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PPSC (Punjab) Current Affairs Quiz — All time

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Amit Shah lauds NCB for busting global drug cartel spanning 4 continents
Q1

According to Amit Shah (2 July 2025), the global drug cartel busted by NCB operated across how many continents?

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Correct answer: A — 4

MHA: the ring operates across 4 continents and 10+ nations; the probe resulted in 8 arrests and seizures of 5 consignments.

NIPCCD renamed Savitribai Phule National Institute of Women and Child Development
Q2

The National Institute of Public Cooperation and Child Development (NIPCCD) was renamed after whom in July 2025?

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Correct answer: C — Savitribai Phule

WCD Ministry: NIPCCD has officially been renamed as the Savitribai Phule National Institute of Women and Child Development.

Cabinet approves ₹1 lakh crore Research Development and Innovation Scheme for private-sector R&D
Q3

What is the corpus of the Research Development and Innovation (RDI) Scheme approved on 1 July 2025?

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Correct answer: C — ₹1 lakh crore

Cabinet: the Cabinet approved the RDI Scheme with a corpus of ₹1 lakh crore.

Q4 Advanced

Which department will serve as the nodal department for implementing the RDI Scheme?

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Correct answer: A — Department of Science and Technology

Cabinet: the Department of Science and Technology (DST) will serve as the nodal department for implementation of the RDI Scheme.

Q5 Advanced

Who chairs the Governing Board of the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), which gives strategic direction to the RDI Scheme?

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Correct answer: C — Prime Minister

Cabinet: the Governing Board of ANRF, chaired by the Prime Minister, will provide overarching strategic direction to the RDI Scheme.

Cabinet approves ₹99,446-crore Employment Linked Incentive Scheme to create 3.5 crore jobs
Q6

What is the outlay of the Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme approved by the Cabinet on 1 July 2025?

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Correct answer: A — ₹99,446 crore

Cabinet: with an outlay of ₹99,446 crore, the ELI Scheme aims to incentivize the creation of more than 3.5 crore jobs over 2 years.

Q7 Advanced

Under Part A of the ELI Scheme, first-time employees get one month's EPF wage up to what amount?

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Correct answer: C — ₹15,000

Cabinet: Part A offers first-time employees registered with EPFO one-month EPF wage up to ₹15,000 in two instalments.

Q8 Advanced

ELI Scheme benefits apply to jobs created during which period?

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Correct answer: D — 1 August 2025 – 31 July 2027

Cabinet: the benefits of the Scheme would be applicable to jobs created between 1 August 2025 and 31 July 2027.

Q9 Advanced

Consider the following about the ELI Scheme (July 2025): 1. It was announced in the Union Budget 2024-25 as part of the PM's package of five schemes. 2. For the manufacturing sector, employer incentives extend to the third and fourth years. 3. Employers get up to ₹15,000 per month for each additional employee. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only

Statements 1 and 2 are correct (Cabinet). Statement 3 is wrong: employers get up to ₹3,000 per month per additional employee; ₹15,000 is the cap on the one-month EPF wage for first-time employees.

Cabinet approves National Sports Policy 2025, replacing the 2001 policy
Q10

The National Sports Policy 2025, approved on 1 July 2025, supersedes the National Sports Policy of which year?

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Correct answer: B — 2001

Cabinet: the new policy supersedes the existing National Sports Policy, 2001.

Q11 Advanced

How many key pillars is the National Sports Policy 2025 anchored on?

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Correct answer: D — Five

Cabinet: the policy is anchored on five key pillars.

Q12 Advanced

Which Olympic Games does the National Sports Policy 2025 specifically mention as a target for excellence?

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Correct answer: A — 2036 Olympic Games

Cabinet: NSP 2025 lays out a roadmap to make India a strong contender at international events, including the 2036 Olympic Games.

Q13 Advanced

Which of the following is NOT one of the five pillars of the National Sports Policy 2025?

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Correct answer: C — Sports for Defence Preparedness

Cabinet: the five pillars are Excellence on the Global Stage, Sports for Economic Development, Sports for Social Development, Sports as a People's Movement, and Integration with Education (NEP 2020); Sports for Defence Preparedness is not a pillar.

INS Tamal, last Tushil-class stealth frigate from Russia, commissioned at Kaliningrad
Q14

Where was INS Tamal commissioned on 1 July 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Yantar Shipyard, Kaliningrad

Indian Navy: INS Tamal (F 71) was commissioned on 01 Jul 2025 at Yantar Shipyard, Kaliningrad, Russia.

Q15 Advanced

INS Tamal is the second ship of which class of frigates?

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Correct answer: B — Tushil class

Indian Navy: INS Tamal is the eighth multi-role stealth frigate of Project 1135.6 and the second of the additional follow-on Tushil class of ships.

Q16 Advanced

What share of indigenous components does INS Tamal have, according to the Navy (July 2025)?

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Correct answer: D — 26%

Indian Navy: though built in Russia, the ship has 26% indigenous components, including the BrahMos long-range cruise missile and HUMSA-NG sonar system.

Digital India completes 10 years
Q17

On which date was the Digital India programme launched, completing ten years on 1 July 2025?

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Correct answer: C — 1 July 2015

MyGov/Indian Express: Digital India was launched by PM Narendra Modi on 1 July 2015 and turned 10 on 1 July 2025.

Q18 Advanced

Digital India's stated vision, as recalled on its tenth anniversary, is to transform India into what?

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Correct answer: D — A digitally empowered society and knowledge economy

Indian Express: Digital India was launched with the vision to transform India into a digitally empowered society and knowledge economy.

GST completes eight years; record ₹22.08 lakh crore gross collection in 2024–25
Q19

What was India's record gross GST collection in 2024–25, as GST completed eight years?

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Correct answer: B — ₹22.08 lakh crore

PIB: in 2024–25, gross GST collections hit a record ₹22.08 lakh crore, marking a year-on-year growth of 9.4%.

Q20 Advanced

Under which Article of the Constitution was the GST Council constituted?

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Correct answer: D — Article 279A

PIB: the GST Council was constituted as per Article 279A of the Constitution and is chaired by the Union Finance Minister.

Q21 Advanced

Who chairs the GST Council?

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Correct answer: A — Union Finance Minister

PIB: the GST Council consists of the Union Finance Minister (Chairperson), the Union MoS in charge of Revenue or Finance, and state Finance/Taxation Ministers.

Railway passenger fares rationalised from 1 July 2025
Q22

By how much per km did AC class fares rise under the railway fare rationalisation effective 1 July 2025?

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Correct answer: A — 2 paise

Ministry of Railways/Indian Express: AC classes saw an increase of 02 paisa per passenger-km, Mail/Express non-AC classes one paisa per km.

Q23 Advanced

Under the 1 July 2025 fare rationalisation, Second Class Ordinary fares saw no increase up to what distance?

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Correct answer: D — 500 km

Ministry of Railways: there was no increase in fare of Second Class Ordinary up to 500 km, and thereafter an increase of half paisa per km.

Q24 Advanced

Consider the following about the railway fare rationalisation of 1 July 2025: 1. Suburban fares and season tickets were not increased. 2. Mail/Express non-AC classes rose by 1 paisa per km. 3. Tickets booked before 1 July 2025 were charged the revised fare. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only

Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is wrong: India Today/Indian Express report revised fares apply to tickets booked on or after 1 July 2025; earlier tickets stayed at the old fare.

National Doctors' Day observed; PM greets doctors
Q25

National Doctors' Day, observed on 1 July, honours which physician who was the second Chief Minister of West Bengal?

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Correct answer: B — Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy

NDTV/The Federal: National Doctors' Day marks the birth anniversary of Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy, renowned physician and second Chief Minister of West Bengal, born on 1 July 1882.

SECI crosses 60 GW of renewable Power Sale Agreements
Q26

SECI announced on 1 July 2025 that it had executed Power Sale Agreements for over how much renewable energy capacity?

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Correct answer: C — 60 GW

MNRE: SECI has achieved the milestone of executing over 60 Gigawatts (GW) of Power Sale Agreements of renewable energy capacity.

RBI directs banks to integrate DoT's Financial Fraud Risk Indicator
Q27

The Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI), which RBI asked banks to integrate on 30 June 2025, was developed by which body?

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Correct answer: B — Department of Telecommunications

PIB: RBI's advisory of 30 June 2025 directs banks to integrate the Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI) developed by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT).

Q28 Advanced

Into which risk categories does the Financial Fraud Risk Indicator classify a mobile number?

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Correct answer: C — Medium, High, Very High

PIB: the FRI classifies a mobile number as associated with Medium, High or Very High risk of financial fraud.

Q29 Advanced

Consider the following about the Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI): 1. It was launched in May 2025 by DoT's Digital Intelligence Unit. 2. RBI's advisory of 30 June 2025 excludes Co-operative Banks. 3. It is built only on data from DoT's Chakshu platform. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only statement 1 is correct (PIB). Statement 2 is wrong: the advisory covers Scheduled Commercial, Small Finance, Payments and Co-operative Banks. Statement 3 is wrong: inputs also come from I4C's NCRP and from banks and financial institutions.

Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi leaves for four-day Bhutan visit
Q30

Which Indian Army chief departed on a four-day official visit to Bhutan on 30 June 2025?

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Correct answer: D — General Upendra Dwivedi

PIB: General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff, departed for Bhutan on a four-day official visit.

Q31 Advanced

During the June 2025 Bhutan visit, the Army chief was to interact with officials of IMTRAT and which Indian project in Bhutan?

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Correct answer: A — Project DANTAK

PIB: the COAS will also interact with senior officials of the Indian Embassy, the Indian Military Training Team (IMTRAT) and Project DANTAK.

QUAD Coast Guards launch first 'QUAD at Sea Ship Observer Mission'
Q32

Aboard which vessel did officers embark for the first 'QUAD at Sea Ship Observer Mission' (June 2025)?

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Correct answer: A — USCGC Stratton

PIB: two officers from each country embarked on board the US Coast Guard Cutter (USCGC) Stratton, which is sailing to Guam.

Q33 Advanced

Which Australian agency took part in the first QUAD at Sea Ship Observer Mission alongside the Coast Guards of India, Japan and the US?

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Correct answer: C — Australian Border Force

PIB: the mission deepens operational ties between the Indian Coast Guard, Japan Coast Guard, US Coast Guard and Australian Border Force (ABF).

Q34 Advanced

The QUAD at Sea Ship Observer Mission was launched under which declaration, adopted at the QUAD Leaders' Summit of September 2024?

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Correct answer: B — Wilmington Declaration

PIB: the mission was launched under the Wilmington Declaration and reflects the vision laid out at the QUAD Leaders' Summit in September 2024.

Industrial output grows 1.2% in May 2025
Q35

What was India's IIP growth rate for May 2025 as per the Quick Estimate released on 30 June 2025?

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Correct answer: C — 1.2%

MoSPI: the IIP growth rate for May 2025 is 1.2%, compared with 2.7% (Quick Estimate) in April 2025.

Q36 Advanced

Which sector recorded the steepest contraction in the IIP for May 2025?

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Correct answer: B — Electricity

MoSPI: growth rates for May 2025 were mining (-)0.1%, manufacturing 2.6% and electricity (-)5.8%, so electricity contracted most.

Q37 Advanced

Consider the following about the IIP release of 30 June 2025: 1. The IIP uses base year 2011-12=100. 2. Under the revised calendar, the Quick Estimate is released on the 28th of every month. 3. 13 of 23 manufacturing industry groups recorded positive growth in May 2025. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3

All three are correct as per MoSPI: base 2011-12=100; release on the 28th of every month (or next working day); 13 out of 23 industry groups at NIC 2-digit level grew.

Nationwide testing of indigenous Cell Broadcast disaster-alert system under way
Q38

The Integrated Alert System 'SACHET' operated by NDMA was developed by which organisation?

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Correct answer: A — Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT)

PIB: NDMA has operationalised the Integrated Alert System (SACHET), developed by the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT).

Q39 Advanced

SACHET is based on the Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) recommended by which body?

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Correct answer: C — International Telecommunication Union

PIB: SACHET is based on the Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) recommended by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).

Kharif sowing reaches 262.15 lakh hectare by 27 June
Q40 Advanced

As on 27 June 2025, what was the total kharif sown area reported by the Agriculture Ministry?

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Correct answer: B — 262.15 lakh hectare

Agriculture Ministry: total kharif area sown as on 27 June 2025 was 262.15 lakh hectare, against 235.44 lakh hectare in 2024.

19th Statistics Day marks 75 years of the National Sample Survey; MoSPI launches GoIStats app
Q41

What was the theme of the 19th Statistics Day observed on 29 June 2025?

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Correct answer: A — 75 Years of National Sample Survey

MoSPI: the theme for the 19th Statistics Day was '75 Years of National Sample Survey'.

Q42 Advanced

Statistics Day (29 June) commemorates the birth anniversary of which statistician?

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Correct answer: C — Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis

MoSPI: in recognition of Prof. (Late) Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis's contributions, the Government designated his birthday, 29 June, as Statistics Day.

Q43 Advanced

Which mobile application did the National Sample Survey Office launch on Statistics Day 2025?

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Correct answer: D — GoIStats

MoSPI: the NSO launched the GoIStats mobile application on Statistics Day 2025.

Q44 Advanced

Consider the following about Statistics Day 2025: 1. It was the 132nd birth anniversary of Prof. P.C. Mahalanobis. 2. MoSPI released the SDG – National Indicator Framework Progress Report, 2025 on the day. 3. The celebration was held in Kolkata. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only

Statements 1 and 2 are correct (MoSPI: 19th Statistics Day commemorated the 132nd birth anniversary; SDG-NIF Progress Report 2025 released on 29 June). Statement 3 is wrong: the celebration was held at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi.

Mann Ki Baat 123: PM hails WHO's trachoma-free status and ILO's social-protection finding
Q45

In Mann Ki Baat (29 June 2025), the PM said WHO had declared India free of which disease?

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Correct answer: C — Trachoma

Mann Ki Baat 123: WHO has declared India Trachoma free; India now has become a Trachoma free country.

Q46 Advanced

Citing an ILO report in Mann Ki Baat (June 2025), what share of India's population did the PM say avails some social protection benefit?

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Correct answer: A — More than 64%

Mann Ki Baat 123: the ILO report says more than 64% of the population of India is now availing some social protection benefit.

Q47 Advanced

As recalled in Mann Ki Baat 123, what was the theme of International Yoga Day 2025?

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Correct answer: B — Yoga for One Earth, One Health

Mann Ki Baat 123: this time the theme was 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health'.

Q48 Advanced

Consider the following about the 123rd episode of Mann Ki Baat (29 June 2025): 1. About 95 crore people were said to be covered by social security schemes, against under 25 crore till 2015. 2. The 50th year of the Emergency was recalled as 'Samvidhan Hatya Diwas'. 3. The Amarnath Yatra was said to commence on 3 July. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3

All three are correct as per the PM's address: about 95 crore people covered (under 25 crore till 2015); the Emergency's 50 years observed as 'Samvidhan Hatya Diwas'; the Amarnath Yatra to commence on 3 July.

Railways plans new PRS for 1.5 lakh tickets a minute, earlier charting and Tatkal authentication
Q49

The new Passenger Reservation System planned by Indian Railways (June 2025) will allow how many ticket bookings per minute?

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Correct answer: B — Over 1.5 lakh

Ministry of Railways: the new PRS will allow over 1.5 lakh ticket bookings per minute, about five times the current 32,000.

Q50 Advanced

Under the charting reform approved in June 2025, how long before departure will reservation charts generally be prepared?

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Correct answer: C — Eight hours

Ministry of Railways: the Railway Board proposed preparing the reservation chart eight hours before departure (currently four hours), and the Minister agreed.

Q51 Advanced

Which organisation is building Indian Railways' upgraded Passenger Reservation System, due by December 2025?

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Correct answer: A — CRIS

Ministry of Railways: the PRS upgrade project is being executed for the last few months by CRIS.

Centre issues Model Rules for Felling of Trees in Agricultural Lands
Q52

Which ministry issued the 'Model Rules for Felling of Trees in Agricultural Lands' on 29 June 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

PIB: the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has issued the 'Model Rules for Felling of Trees in Agricultural Lands'.

Q53 Advanced

Under the Model Rules for felling trees on farmland, applicants must register plantations on which portal?

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Correct answer: D — National Timber Management System (NTMS)

PIB: applicants are required to register their plantations on the National Timber Management System (NTMS) portal, which is being developed.

Q54 Advanced

Consider the following about the Model Rules for Felling of Trees in Agricultural Lands (June 2025): 1. They will be implemented by the State Level Committee under the Wood-Based Industries (Establishment and Regulation) Guidelines, 2016. 2. Divisional Forest Officers will supervise the verifying agencies. 3. Felling permits are issued directly by Gram Panchayats without site inspection. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only

Statements 1 and 2 are correct (PIB). Statement 3 is wrong: verifying agencies carry out site inspections, and permits are issued based on their reports.

INS Tabar fights fire on tanker MT Yi Cheng 6, safeguards 14 Indian crew
Q55

Which Indian Navy ship responded to the fire on tanker MT Yi Cheng 6 on 29 June 2025?

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Correct answer: C — INS Tabar

Indian Navy: INS Tabar, on mission-based deployment, received a Mayday call from MT Yi Cheng 6 and commenced firefighting.

Q56 Advanced

MT Yi Cheng 6, rescued by the Indian Navy in June 2025, was flagged in which country?

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Correct answer: A — Palau

Indian Navy: the operation was on board the Palau-flagged tanker MT Yi Cheng 6.

Q57 Advanced

How many Indian crew members were on MT Yi Cheng 6 when INS Tabar responded on 29 June 2025?

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Correct answer: C — 14

Indian Navy: the operation ensured the safety of 14 Indian crew members; seven were evacuated to INS Tabar.

PM Modi interacts with Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla aboard the ISS
Q58

During his interaction with PM Modi on 28 June 2025, how many orbits of the Earth did Shubhanshu Shukla say the ISS crew completes in a day?

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Correct answer: B — 16

PIB: Shukla said they complete 16 orbits a day, witnessing 16 sunrises and 16 sunsets.

Q59 Advanced

What approximate speed of the space station did Shubhanshu Shukla mention during the interaction with the Prime Minister?

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Correct answer: D — Nearly 28,000 km per hour

PIB: Shukla said they were travelling at a speed of nearly 28,000 km per hour.

Q60 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the PM–Shubhanshu Shukla interaction of 28 June 2025: 1. Shukla said he shared carrot halwa, moong dal halwa and aam ras with fellow astronauts. 2. The interaction took place after Shukla had returned to Earth. 3. Shukla said that a short while earlier the station had passed over Hawaii. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — 1 and 3 only

PIB: statements 1 and 3 are correct. Statement 2 is wrong: Shukla was aboard the ISS and the interaction was by videoconference.

Q61 Advanced

According to Shubhanshu Shukla, the first experiment scheduled on the day of his interaction with the PM studied which subject?

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Correct answer: A — Stem cells and whether supplements can prevent or delay muscle loss in microgravity

PIB: the first experiment that day focused on stem cells, testing whether specific supplements can prevent or delay muscle loss caused by the absence of gravity.

Q62 Advanced

Which of the following was NOT part of the 'homework' PM Modi set for Shubhanshu Shukla on 28 June 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Landing an Indian astronaut on Mars

PIB: the PM said India must move forward with Mission Gaganyaan, build its own space station and land an Indian astronaut on the Moon. Mars was not mentioned.

India's share of zero-dose children falls from 0.11% to 0.06% of population
Q63

According to the Health Ministry (28 June 2025), the percentage of zero-dose children in India's total population fell from 0.11% in 2023 to what in 2024?

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Correct answer: C — 0.06%

MoHFW: the share of zero-dose children declined from 0.11% in 2023 to 0.06% in 2024.

Q64 Advanced

The Zero Dose Implementation Plan 2024 was rolled out in how many districts?

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Correct answer: A — 143 districts in 11 states

MoHFW: the Zero Dose Implementation Plan 2024 was rolled out across 143 districts in 11 states with a high burden of unvaccinated children.

Q65 Advanced

Consider the following statements about India's Universal Immunization Programme (UIP): 1. The UIP currently covers 12 vaccine-preventable diseases. 2. Till 2013, only six vaccines were available in the programme. 3. Mission Indradhanush was first launched in 2017. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only

MoHFW: statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is wrong: Mission Indradhanush runs since 2014 and was intensified in 2017.

Ministry of Power sets up task force to conceive the India Energy Stack
Q66

The 'India Energy Stack', announced on 28 June 2025, is an initiative of which ministry?

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Correct answer: A — Ministry of Power

PIB: the Ministry of Power announced a task force to conceive the India Energy Stack and is spearheading the initiative.

Q67 Advanced

What is the duration of the Proof of Concept that the Ministry of Power will run to demonstrate the India Energy Stack?

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Correct answer: C — 12 months

PIB: the Ministry will undertake a 12-month Proof of Concept with selected utilities.

Q68 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the India Energy Stack (IES): 1. The IES will provide unique IDs for consumers, assets and transactions. 2. Data under the IES will be shared without the need for consumer consent. 3. The Utility Intelligence Platform will be piloted with DISCOMs in Mumbai, Gujarat and Delhi. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 1 and 3 only

PIB: statements 1 and 3 are correct. Statement 2 is wrong: the IES provides real-time, consent-based data sharing.

MNRE revises Waste-to-Energy and Biomass Programme guidelines
Q69 Advanced

Under MNRE's revised Waste-to-Energy guidelines (June 2025), what share of the total Central Financial Assistance can be released after the plant obtains Consent to Operate from the State Pollution Control Board?

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Correct answer: D — 50%

MNRE: 50% of total CFA will be released after obtaining the Consent to Operate certificate from the SPCB, against a bank guarantee.

Q70

The Biomass Programme whose guidelines MNRE revised in June 2025 is part of which programme?

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Correct answer: A — Phase-I of the National Bioenergy Programme

MNRE: the revised guidelines are for the Biomass Programme under Phase-I of the National Bioenergy Programme (FY 2021-22 to 2025-26).

Q71 Advanced

Consider the following statements about MNRE's revised bioenergy guidelines of June 2025: 1. Under Waste-to-Energy, the balance CFA is released on achieving 80% of rated capacity or the maximum CFA-eligible capacity, whichever is lesser. 2. Under the Biomass Programme, the two-year briquette or pellet sale contract has been replaced with a general sale agreement. 3. Under the Biomass Programme, SCADA-based monitoring has been made mandatory for all plants. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only

MNRE: statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is wrong: IoT-based monitoring or quarterly data submission is allowed instead of expensive systems like SCADA.

RRI scientists find teak leaf extract can act as a natural laser shield
Q72 Advanced

Scientists of which institute found that teak leaf extract can act as a natural, biodegradable laser shield (reported 27 June 2025)?

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Correct answer: A — Raman Research Institute

PIB (DST): scientists at the Raman Research Institute (RRI), an autonomous institute funded by DST, uncovered the use of teak leaves.

Q73 Advanced

Which natural pigment in teak leaves shows the nonlinear optical properties that make the extract suitable for optical power-limiting?

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Correct answer: D — Anthocyanins

PIB (DST): teak leaves are rich in anthocyanins, natural pigments whose nonlinear optical properties make the extract suitable for optical power-limiting.

Telecom data for May 2025: 1,207.08 million subscribers, tele-density 85.36%
Q74

As per telecom subscription data as of 31 May 2025, what was India's overall tele-density?

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Correct answer: D — 85.36%

PIB (TRAI data): overall tele-density as of 31 May 2025 was 85.36%.

Q75 Advanced

What was the total number of telephone subscribers (wireless plus wireline) in India as of 31 May 2025?

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Correct answer: A — 1,207.08 million

PIB: total telephone subscribers were 1,207.08 million. 1,168.42 million is wireless only, 974.87 million is broadband, and 1,080.06 million is active wireless on peak VLR date.

Q76 Advanced

Consider the following statements based on telecom subscription data for May 2025: 1. Rural tele-density stood at 59.33%. 2. About 14.03 million mobile number portability requests were submitted in May 2025. 3. Wireline subscribers declined during May 2025. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only

PIB: statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is wrong: wireline subscribers grew by 1.25 million (3.34%) in May 2025.

'Skills for the Future' report: 88% of workforce in low-competency occupations
Q77 Advanced

The report 'Skills for the Future: Transforming India's Workforce Landscape', unveiled on 27 June 2025, was prepared by which organisation?

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Correct answer: C — Institute for Competitiveness

PIB: the report was developed independently by the Institute for Competitiveness (IFC).

Q78 Advanced

According to the 'Skills for the Future' report based on PLFS 2023-24 data, what share of India's workforce is in low-competency occupations?

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Correct answer: D — 88%

PIB: PLFS-based analysis shows that in 2023-24, 88% of India's workforce is in low-competency occupations, while only 10-12% are in high-competency roles.

Tribal Affairs Ministry launches 'Adi Karmayogi' Beta version
Q79

The 'Adi Karmayogi' programme, whose Beta version was launched on 27 June 2025, belongs to which ministry?

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Correct answer: A — Ministry of Tribal Affairs

PIB: Union Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram launched the Ministry's flagship programme Adi Karmayogi Beta version.

Q80 Advanced

The Adi Karmayogi Beta version aims at capacity building of nearly how many stakeholders?

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Correct answer: B — 20 lakh

PIB: the Adi Karmayogi Beta version will enable capacity building of nearly 20 lakh stakeholders.

Q81 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Adi Karmayogi Beta version: 1. It targets reaching 1 lakh tribal villages and habitations. 2. It was launched at the national conference 'Adi Anveshan' held at Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi. 3. Its training framework includes about 3,000 State Master Trainers. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — 1 and 2 only

PIB: statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is wrong: the framework has more than 180 State Master Trainers; 3,000 is the number of District Trainers.