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RSSB (RSMSSB) Current Affairs Quiz — All time

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India name 15-member squad for ICC Champions Trophy 2025; Shubman Gill vice-captain
Q1

Who was named vice-captain of India's squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, announced on 18 January 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Shubman Gill

Sportstar and ET: Rohit Sharma will captain the side, with Shubman Gill as vice-captain.

Q2 Advanced

Under the hybrid model for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, India's matches are to be played in which city?

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Correct answer: C — Dubai

Sportstar: under the hybrid model agreed by the ICC, India's matches take place in Dubai; ET adds that India meet Pakistan on 23 February in Dubai.

Q3 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 as reported at India's squad announcement: 1. The tournament is hosted by Pakistan and the UAE from 19 February to 9 March 2025. 2. India is in Group A with Pakistan, New Zealand and Bangladesh. 3. Mohammed Siraj was named in India's 15-member squad. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only

ET: the tournament runs 19 February–9 March in Pakistan and the UAE, and India is in Group A with Pakistan, New Zealand and Bangladesh. Sportstar: Mohammed Siraj missed out on selection.

Scindia launches Sanchar Saathi mobile app and National Broadband Mission 2.0
Q4

Which feature of the Sanchar Saathi mobile app, launched on 17 January 2025, lets users report suspected fraud calls and SMS?

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Correct answer: A — Chakshu

PIB (DoT): Chakshu, Reporting Suspected Fraud Communications, lets users report suspected calls and SMS from the app and phone logs.

Q5 Advanced

Under National Broadband Mission 2.0, operational optical fibre connectivity is to be extended to how many villages by 2030?

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Correct answer: B — 2.70 lakh

PIB: NBM 2.0 targets OFC connectivity to 2.70 lakh villages by 2030 with 95% uptime, from about 50,000 now.

Q6 Advanced

Consider the following targets of National Broadband Mission 2.0 (launched January 2025): 1. Raise the national average fixed broadband download speed to at least 100 Mbps by 2030. 2. Provide broadband to 90% of anchor institutions such as schools, PHCs, anganwadis and panchayat offices by 2030. 3. Power 50% of mobile towers with sustainable energy by 2030. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: D — 1 and 2 only

PIB: NBM 2.0 targets at least 100 Mbps average fixed broadband speed (from 63.55 Mbps) and broadband to 90% of anchor institutions by 2030; the tower target is 30% on sustainable energy, not 50%.

Toolkit for 9th Swachh Survekshan launched; 12 cities enter new Super Swachh League
Q7

How many cities entered the newly created Super Swachh League under Swachh Survekshan, announced on 17 January 2025?

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Correct answer: C — 12

PIB (MoHUA): there are 12 cities in the Super Swachh League.

Q8 Advanced

Which of the following cities is NOT in the million-plus category of the Super Swachh League (Swachh Survekshan, 9th edition)?

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Correct answer: D — Noida

PIB: the million-plus cities in the league are Navi Mumbai, Indore and Surat; Noida is in the big cities (3–10 lakh) category with Chandigarh.

Q9 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Super Swachh League introduced in Swachh Survekshan: 1. Cities that were in the top 3 in at least 2 of the last 3 years (2021–2023) qualified. 2. Cities in the league must maintain a score of 85% or higher to retain their position. 3. Swachh Survekshan was first launched by MoHUA in 2014. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 and 2 only

PIB: cities in the top 3 in at least 2 of 2021–2023 made the cut, and league ULBs must keep 85% or higher. Swachh Survekshan was first launched in 2016.

ISRO completes SpaDeX docking; India becomes fourth country to dock spacecraft in orbit
Q10

With the SpaDeX docking on 16 January 2025, India became which country in the world to achieve space docking?

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Correct answer: B — Fourth

PIB (DoS): India became the fourth country to achieve space docking; The Hindu: after the USA, Russia and China.

Q11

Which launch vehicle carried the SpaDeX satellites into orbit on 30 December 2024?

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Correct answer: D — PSLV-C60

PIB: ISRO launched the SpaDeX spacecraft on PSLV-C60 from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, on 30 December 2024.

Q12 Advanced

In the SpaDeX mission, which satellite acted as the 'Chaser'?

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Correct answer: B — SDX01

ISRO and PIB: the two satellites are SDX01, the Chaser, and SDX02, the Target, each weighing about 220 kg.

Q13 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the SpaDeX mission: 1. Each of the two SpaDeX satellites weighs about 220 kg. 2. The docking sequence moved the spacecraft from a 15-metre to a 3-metre hold point before capture. 3. Power transfer between the docked spacecraft was completed on the same day as docking. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 and 2 only

PIB (DoS): each satellite weighs about 220 kg and the spacecraft moved from the 15 m to the 3 m hold point before capture. Undocking and power-transfer checks were scheduled for the coming days, not done on 16 January.

MoD signs ₹2,960 crore contract with BDL for MRSAM missiles for the Indian Navy
Q14

The Ministry of Defence signed a ₹2,960 crore contract on 16 January 2025 with which company for MRSAM missiles for the Indian Navy?

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Correct answer: C — Bharat Dynamics Limited

PIB (MoD): the contract for MRSAM for the Indian Navy was signed with Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL).

Q15 Advanced

Under which procurement category will BDL supply the MRSAM missiles under the January 2025 contract?

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Correct answer: D — Buy (Indian)

PIB: the missiles will be supplied by BDL under the 'Buy (Indian)' category with largely indigenous content.

India's April–December 2024 exports estimated at $602.64 billion
Q16 Advanced

India's cumulative exports (merchandise and services) during April–December 2024 were estimated at about:

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Correct answer: C — USD 602.64 billion

PIB (Commerce): April–December 2024 total exports were estimated at USD 602.64 billion, up 6.03%.

Q17 Advanced

By what percentage did India's merchandise exports grow in April–December 2024 over the same period of 2023?

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Correct answer: A — 1.6%

PIB: Merchandise exports were USD 321.71 billion vs USD 316.65 billion, a growth of 1.6%.

Q18 Advanced

Consider the following statements about India's trade data released on 15 January 2025: 1. Total exports in April–December 2024 grew by 6.03%. 2. Non-petroleum exports in December 2024 were USD 33.09 billion. 3. Merchandise exports in April–December 2024 declined over the previous year. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 and 2 only

Merchandise exports rose 1.6%, so statement 3 is wrong; 1 and 2 match the PIB release.

MeitY launches Cyber Security Grand Challenge 2.0 with ₹6.85 crore prize money
Q19 Advanced

What is the total prize money of the Cyber Security Grand Challenge 2.0 launched by MeitY on 15 January 2025?

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Correct answer: D — ₹6.85 crore

PIB: CSGC 2.0 carries ₹6.85 crore, up from ₹3.2 crore in the first edition.

Q20 Advanced

Which organisation is implementing the Cyber Security Grand Challenge 2.0?

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Correct answer: B — Data Security Council of India (DSCI)

PIB: CSGC 2.0 is being implemented by the Data Security Council of India.

Q21 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Cyber Security Grand Challenge 2.0: 1. Participants work on six problem statement areas. 2. The IPR of the product developed is owned by the startup. 3. Registration was open until 14 February 2025. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1, 2 and 3

PIB: six problem areas, IPR owned by the startup and registration from 15 January to 14 February 2025; all three are correct.

TRAI releases draft tariff order to rationalise broadband tariffs for PM-WANI hotspots
Q22 Advanced

Under TRAI's draft tariff order of 15 January 2025, the broadband (FTTH) tariff for PDOs under PM-WANI should not exceed:

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Correct answer: C — Twice the retail FTTH tariff of corresponding capacity

PIB: TRAI proposed that the PDO tariff should not exceed twice the retail broadband (FTTH) tariff of corresponding capacity.

Q23 Advanced

In the PM-WANI scheme, what does 'PDO' stand for?

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Correct answer: D — Public Data Office

PIB: PDOs are Public Data Offices that set up public Wi-Fi access points under PM-WANI.

PM launches 'Mission Mausam' to make India weather-ready and climate-smart
Q24

'Mission Mausam', launched on 14 January 2025, aims to make India a:

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Correct answer: D — Weather-ready and Climate-smart nation

PIB (MoES): Mission Mausam aims at transforming India into a 'Weather-ready and Climate-smart' nation.

Q25 Advanced

On which occasion was 'Mission Mausam' launched by the Prime Minister?

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Correct answer: A — 150th Foundation Day of IMD

PIB (PMO): PM launched Mission Mausam at IMD's 150th Foundation Day celebrations on 14 January 2025.

WPI inflation at 2.37% in December 2024
Q26 Advanced

What was India's annual WPI-based inflation rate (provisional) for December 2024?

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Correct answer: B — 2.37%

PIB (Commerce): WPI inflation was 2.37% in December 2024; 1.89% was November and 8.89% the Food Index.

Q27 Advanced

Which major group of the WPI recorded negative annual inflation in December 2024?

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Correct answer: D — Fuel & Power

PIB: Fuel & Power inflation was -3.79% in December 2024.

Q28 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the WPI data for December 2024: 1. Manufactured Products carry the largest weight in the WPI. 2. The base year of the WPI series is 2011-12. 3. WPI inflation in December 2024 was lower than in November 2024. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 and 2 only

PIB: Manufactured Products weigh 64.23% and the base year is 2011-12; December (2.37%) was higher than November (1.89%), so 3 is wrong.

Rabi crop sowing exceeds 632 lakh hectares
Q29 Advanced

As on 14 January 2025, the area sown under wheat in the rabi season was about:

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Correct answer: C — 320 lakh hectares

PIB (Agriculture): wheat coverage was 320 lakh ha against 315.63 lakh ha a year earlier.

Q30 Advanced

As per rabi sowing data as on 14 January 2025, which crop group had a lower area than in the corresponding period of the previous year?

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Correct answer: D — Oilseeds

PIB: oilseeds were at 96.82 lakh ha vs 101.80 lakh ha; wheat, pulses and coarse cereals were all higher.

Coal imports drop 3.1% during April–October 2024
Q31 Advanced

By how much did India's coal imports decline during April–October 2024 compared with the same period of the previous year?

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Correct answer: B — 3.1%

PIB (Coal): imports fell 3.1% to 149.39 MT; 8.8% was the non-regulated sector and 19.5% blending imports.

Q32 Advanced

What was India's coal production during April–October 2024, as per the Ministry of Coal?

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Correct answer: C — 537.57 MT

PIB: coal output rose 6.04% to 537.57 MT from 506.93 MT.

Pariksha Pe Charcha 2025 registration closes with record 3.5 crore-plus applications
Q33

Which edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha closed its registrations on 14 January 2025 with over 3.5 crore applications?

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Correct answer: B — 8th

PIB (MoE): registration for the 8th edition of PPC concluded with over 3.5 crore applications.

Q34 Advanced

On which portal were registrations for Pariksha Pe Charcha 2025 hosted?

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Correct answer: A — MyGov.in

PIB: the online registration for PPC 2025 was hosted on the MyGov.in portal from 14 December 2024 to 14 January 2025.

India's renewable energy capacity reaches 209.44 GW, up 15.84%
Q35 Advanced

What was India's total installed renewable energy capacity as of December 2024, as per MNRE?

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Correct answer: B — 209.44 GW

PIB (MNRE): total RE capacity reached 209.44 GW, up 15.84% from 180.80 GW; 97.86 GW was solar alone.

Q36 Advanced

How much renewable energy capacity did India add in calendar year 2024?

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Correct answer: C — 28.64 GW

PIB: 28.64 GW was added in 2024 (13.05 GW in 2023); 24.54 GW was solar and 3.42 GW wind.

Q37 Advanced

As of December 2024, India's installed solar power capacity stood at about:

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Correct answer: D — 97.86 GW

PIB (MNRE): solar capacity rose 33.47% from 73.32 GW to 97.86 GW; 48.16 GW is wind and 209.44 GW total RE.

CPI inflation eases to 5.22% in December 2024
Q38

What was India's All India CPI (combined) inflation rate (provisional) for December 2024?

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Correct answer: C — 5.22%

PIB (MoSPI): CPI inflation was 5.22% in December 2024; 4.58% was urban and 8.39% food (CFPI).

Q39 Advanced

Consider the following statements about CPI data for December 2024: 1. Rural inflation was higher than urban inflation. 2. The housing index is compiled for the urban sector only. 3. Food inflation (CFPI) was above 10%. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 and 2 only

PIB: rural 5.76% vs urban 4.58%, and housing is urban-only; CFPI was 8.39%, so statement 3 is wrong.

56 new watershed projects worth ₹700 crore sanctioned under WDC-PMKSY 2.0
Q40 Advanced

How many new watershed development projects were approved under WDC-PMKSY 2.0 on 13 January 2025?

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Correct answer: A — 56

PIB (MoRD): 56 new watershed projects worth ₹700 crore were sanctioned in 10 best-performing states.

Q41 Advanced

The Watershed Development Component of PMKSY (WDC-PMKSY) is implemented by which department?

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Correct answer: D — Department of Land Resources

PIB: the Department of Land Resources, Ministry of Rural Development, implements WDC-PMKSY.

India and Saudi Arabia sign Bilateral Agreement for Haj 2025
Q42 Advanced

What Haj quota was earmarked for India under the Bilateral Agreement for Haj 2025 signed on 13 January 2025?

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Correct answer: A — 1,75,025

PIB (Minority Affairs): a quota of 1,75,025 has been earmarked for India under the Haj 2025 agreement.

Q43 Advanced

In which city was the India–Saudi Arabia Bilateral Agreement for Haj 2025 signed?

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Correct answer: D — Jeddah

PIB: the agreement was signed on 13 January 2025 at Jeddah.

SpaDeX satellites brought within 3 metres in trial docking approach
Q44 Advanced

In the SpaDeX trial approach on 12 January 2025, how close were the two satellites brought before being moved back?

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Correct answer: C — 3 metres

The Hindu and Indian Express: the satellites were brought to 15 m and then 3 m before being moved back to a safe distance.

Q45 Advanced

In ISRO's SpaDeX mission, which satellite is the 'Chaser'?

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Correct answer: B — SDX01

The Hindu: SDX01 is the Chaser and SDX02 the Target.

Q46 Advanced

Before the 12 January 2025 trial approach, on which dates had ISRO postponed the SpaDeX docking?

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Correct answer: D — 7 and 9 January

The Hindu and Indian Express: docking was postponed on two earlier occasions, 7 January and 9 January.

Women and Child Development Ministry's Chintan Shivir concludes in Udaipur
Q47 Advanced

Where was the Ministry of Women and Child Development's Chintan Shivir held from 10 to 12 January 2025?

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Correct answer: C — Udaipur

PIB (WCD): the Chintan Shivir was organised during 10–12 January 2025 at Udaipur, Rajasthan.

Q48 Advanced

Which of the following was NOT among the flagship schemes of the Ministry of Women and Child Development discussed at the Udaipur Chintan Shivir?

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Correct answer: D — Mission Indradhanush

PIB: Mission Saksham Anganwadi & Poshan 2.0, Mission Vatsalya and Mission Shakti were discussed; Mission Indradhanush is a Health Ministry immunisation scheme.

Q49 Advanced

At the Udaipur Chintan Shivir, States were briefed on which campaign aimed at improving nutritional outcomes?

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Correct answer: A — Suposhit Gram Panchayat Abhiyaan

PIB: States were informed about the Suposhit Gram Panchayat Abhiyaan, which aims to improve nutritional outcomes.

Q50

How many States and Union Territories sent delegations to the Ministry of Women and Child Development's Chintan Shivir at Udaipur in January 2025?

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Correct answer: D — 32

PIB (WCD): delegations from 32 States and UTs, including 16 State Ministers, took part.

India-Nepal Inter-Governmental Committee on trade and transit concludes in Kathmandu
Q51 Advanced

At the India-Nepal IGC meeting in Kathmandu on 10–11 January 2025, India accepted Nepal's request for the supply of how much wheat?

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Correct answer: D — 200,000 MT

PIB: the Indian side informed that Nepal's request for 200,000 MT wheat had been accepted.

Q52 Advanced

Who led the Indian delegation at the India-Nepal Inter-Governmental Committee meeting in Kathmandu in January 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal

PIB: Secretary, Department of Commerce, Sunil Barthwal led the Indian delegation.

Q53 Advanced

Electrification of which cross-border rail line was discussed at the India-Nepal IGC meeting in January 2025?

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Correct answer: C — Raxaul–Birgunj

PIB: the agenda included synchronized development of trade infrastructure including electrification of the Raxaul–Birgunj rail line.

Q54

The India-Nepal Inter-Governmental Committee on Trade, Transit and Cooperation to Combat Unauthorised Trade met in January 2025 in which city?

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Correct answer: B — Kathmandu

PIB: the IGC was held in Kathmandu from 10 to 11 January 2025.

Q55 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the India-Nepal IGC meeting held in January 2025: 1. The two sides reviewed the Treaty of Transit and the Treaty of Trade. 2. India informed that Sal seeds and Chayote have been included in its Plant Quarantine Order. 3. The Nepali side was led by its Foreign Secretary. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Correct answer: C — 1 and 2 only

PIB: the treaties were reviewed and Sal seeds and Chayote were included in India's Plant Quarantine Order; Nepal was led by Gobinda Bahadur Karkee, Secretary, Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies.

IIP grows 5.2% in November 2024, up from 3.5% in October
Q56

What was India's IIP growth rate for November 2024 as per the Quick Estimates released on 10 January 2025?

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Correct answer: B — 5.2%

PIB (MoSPI): IIP growth for November 2024 was 5.2%, against 3.5% in October 2024.

Q57 Advanced

Which sector recorded the lowest growth among Mining, Manufacturing and Electricity in the November 2024 IIP?

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Correct answer: C — Mining

PIB (MoSPI): Mining 1.9%, Manufacturing 5.8%, Electricity 4.4%.

Q58 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Index of Industrial Production (IIP): 1. Its Quick Estimates are released on the 12th of every month (or the previous working day) with a six-week lag. 2. Its current base year is 2011-12. 3. It is compiled by the Reserve Bank of India. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Correct answer: D — 1 and 2 only

PIB (MoSPI): Quick Estimates are released on the 12th with a six-week lag, base 2011-12=100; the release is by MoSPI, not the RBI.

Centre releases tax devolution of ₹1,73,030 crore to States
Q59 Advanced

How much tax devolution did the Union Government release to States on 10 January 2025?

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Correct answer: C — ₹1,73,030 crore

PIB (Finance): ₹1,73,030 crore was released, against ₹89,086 crore in December 2024.

Q60

Which State received the largest share in the tax devolution released on 10 January 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Uttar Pradesh

PIB (Finance): Uttar Pradesh got ₹31,039.84 crore, the largest in the State-wise table.

Q61 Advanced

In the January 2025 tax devolution, which State received the second-largest amount after Uttar Pradesh?

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Correct answer: A — Bihar

PIB (Finance): Bihar ₹17,403.36 crore, Madhya Pradesh ₹13,582.86 crore, West Bengal ₹13,017.06 crore, Maharashtra ₹10,930.31 crore.

Tuhin Kanta Pandey takes charge as Revenue Secretary
Q62

Who took charge as Secretary, Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, on 9 January 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Tuhin Kanta Pandey

PIB (Finance): Finance Secretary Tuhin Kanta Pandey took charge as Secretary, Department of Revenue.

Q63 Advanced

Before becoming Revenue Secretary in January 2025, Tuhin Kanta Pandey had headed which department since October 2019?

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Correct answer: B — Department of Investment and Public Asset Management

PIB (Finance): he held charge as Secretary, DIPAM, since 24.10.2019.

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri meets Afghanistan's Acting Foreign Minister Muttaqi in Dubai
Q64

In which city did Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri meet Afghanistan's Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi on 8 January 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Dubai

MEA: the meeting took place in Dubai on 8 January 2025.

Q65 Advanced

Which port did India and Afghanistan agree to promote for trade and humanitarian assistance at the 8 January 2025 meeting?

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Correct answer: A — Chabahar

MEA: both sides agreed to promote the use of Chabahar port for trade and commercial activities, including humanitarian assistance for Afghanistan.

Q66 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the India–Afghanistan meeting of 8 January 2025, as per MEA: 1. India will provide further material support first to the health sector and for rehabilitation of refugees. 2. India has dispatched 50,000 MT of wheat to Afghanistan as humanitarian assistance. 3. India announced the reopening of its embassy in Kabul at ambassador level. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only

MEA: statements 1 and 2 are in the release; it said India would consider development projects but said nothing about reopening an embassy at ambassador level.

11th India–EU Human Rights Dialogue held in New Delhi
Q67 Advanced

Which edition of the India–EU Human Rights Dialogue was held in New Delhi on 8 January 2025?

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Correct answer: C — 11th

MEA joint press release: the 11th India–EU Human Rights Dialogue was held in New Delhi on 8 January 2025.

Q68 Advanced

When was the India–EU Human Rights Dialogue held before its January 2025 round?

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Correct answer: D — July 2022

MEA: the sides exchanged views on developments since the last Dialogue in July 2022.

Q69 Advanced

At the 11th India–EU Human Rights Dialogue, which position did India reiterate?

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Correct answer: A — Recognition of the Right to Development as a distinct, universal, inalienable and fundamental human right

MEA: India reiterated its stand on recognition of the Right to Development as a distinct, universal, inalienable and fundamental human right; the EU reiterated its opposition to capital punishment.

Rajnath Singh and Maldives Defence Minister Maumoon hold talks in New Delhi
Q70

Who was the Maldives Defence Minister who held talks with Rajnath Singh in New Delhi on 8 January 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Mohamed Ghassan Maumoon

PIB (Defence): Rajnath Singh held talks with Maldives Defence Minister Mohamed Ghassan Maumoon, on his first official visit to India.

Q71 Advanced

In the vision of SAGAR cited during India–Maldives defence talks, what does SAGAR stand for?

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Correct answer: B — Security And Growth for All in the Region

PIB (Defence): SAGAR is Security And Growth for All in the Region, cited alongside the 'Neighbourhood First' policy.

Q72 Advanced

During the 8 January 2025 talks, both sides reaffirmed commitment to which India–Maldives framework?

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Correct answer: C — Comprehensive Economic and Maritime Security Partnership

PIB (Defence): both sides reasserted commitment to the joint vision for India–Maldives Comprehensive Economic and Maritime Security Partnership.

NSO's First Advance Estimates put 2024-25 real GDP growth at 6.4%
Q73

What real GDP growth rate for 2024-25 did the NSO's First Advance Estimates, released on 7 January 2025, project?

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Correct answer: D — 6.4%

PIB (MoSPI): real GDP is estimated to grow by 6.4% in 2024-25, against 8.2% in the Provisional Estimate for 2023-24.

Q74 Advanced

As per the First Advance Estimates for 2024-25, what is the estimated growth of real GVA in agriculture and allied sectors?

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Correct answer: A — 3.8%

PIB (MoSPI): real GVA of agriculture and allied sectors is estimated to grow by 3.8% in 2024-25, against 1.4% in 2023-24.

Q75 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the First Advance Estimates of GDP for 2024-25: 1. Nominal GDP is estimated to grow by 9.7%. 2. Private Final Consumption Expenditure at constant prices is estimated to grow by 4.0%. 3. Real GVA of construction is estimated to grow by 8.6%. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 1 and 3 only

PIB (MoSPI): nominal GDP 9.7% and construction 8.6% are correct; PFCE grows 7.3% in 2024-25 (4.0% was the previous year's rate).

V. Narayanan appointed Secretary, Department of Space and ISRO Chairman
Q76

Before his appointment as Secretary, Department of Space on 7 January 2025, V. Narayanan headed which ISRO centre?

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Correct answer: A — Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre

The Hindu, Indian Express (quoting the ACC order) and ISRO: Narayanan was Director, Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC), Valiamala.

Q77 Advanced

For what period was V. Narayanan appointed Secretary, Department of Space and Chairman, Space Commission by the ACC order of January 2025?

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Correct answer: B — Two years from 14 January 2025, or until further orders

The Hindu and Indian Express quote the ACC order: two years with effect from 14.01.2025, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

Q78 Advanced

Consider the following statements about V. Narayanan, appointed Space Secretary in January 2025: 1. He joined ISRO in 1984. 2. He completed his M.Tech in Cryogenic Engineering and Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering at IIT Kharagpur. 3. He succeeded K. Sivan as Space Secretary. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Correct answer: C — 1 and 2 only

ISRO: he joined ISRO in 1984 and studied at IIT Kharagpur; The Hindu and Indian Express: he succeeds S. Somanath, not K. Sivan.

Ajit Doval co-chairs first India–Malaysia Security Dialogue in New Delhi
Q79 Advanced

Who co-chaired the first India–Malaysia Security Dialogue in New Delhi on 7 January 2025 from the Indian side?

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Correct answer: C — Ajit Doval

MEA: the dialogue was co-chaired by NSA Ajit Doval and Raja Dato Nushirwan Bin Zainal Abidin, DG of Malaysia's National Security Council.

Q80 Advanced

India–Malaysia ties were elevated to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership during which visit, from which the 2025 Security Dialogue emerged?

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Correct answer: D — PM Anwar Ibrahim's visit to India, August 2024

MEA: the dialogue is an outcome of PM Anwar Ibrahim's visit to India in August 2024, when ties were elevated to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

Q81 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the first India–Malaysia Security Dialogue: 1. Both sides agreed to institutionalise it with annual meetings. 2. They explored cooperation in critical minerals and rare earths. 3. It was held in Kuala Lumpur. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 and 2 only

MEA: statements 1 and 2 are correct; the dialogue was held in New Delhi, not Kuala Lumpur.

Mansukh Mandaviya launches e-Shram portal in all 22 Scheduled Languages
Q82 Advanced

Which MeitY project was used to make the e-Shram portal available in all 22 Scheduled Languages on 7 January 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Bhashini

PIB (Labour): MeitY's Bhashini project was leveraged to upgrade the e-Shram portal to 22 languages.

Q83 Advanced

Before the January 2025 upgrade, the e-Shram portal was available in English, Hindi and which two other languages?

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Correct answer: A — Kannada and Marathi

PIB (Labour): the previous version was available only in English, Hindi, Kannada and Marathi.

Q84

Access to how many Central Government schemes had been facilitated through the e-Shram portal, as stated on 7 January 2025?

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Correct answer: B — Twelve

PIB (Labour): access to twelve schemes of the Government of India has been facilitated through the e-Shram portal.