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Republic Day Parade 2025 awards: Uttar Pradesh's Mahakumbh tableau judged best
Q1

Which State/UT's tableau was judged the best at the Republic Day Parade 2025?

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Correct answer: C — Uttar Pradesh

PIB 2097650: Uttar Pradesh's 'Mahakumbh 2025 – Swarnim Bharat: Virasat aur Vikas' was first, Tripura second and Andhra Pradesh third; Gujarat topped the popular-choice poll.

Q2 Advanced

Which contingent was judged the best marching contingent among the Services at Republic Day Parade 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Jammu & Kashmir Rifles Contingent

PIB 2097650: the Jammu & Kashmir Rifles contingent was judged best among Services; the Signals contingent won the popular-choice poll.

Q3 Advanced

Tripura's tableau, placed second at Republic Day Parade 2025, was based on which festival?

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Correct answer: A — Kharchi Puja

PIB 2097650: Tripura's tableau was 'Eternal Reverence: The worship of 14 Deities in Tripura – Kharchi Puja'.

IndiaAI Mission builds 18,693-GPU common compute; indigenous AI model planned
Q4 Advanced

About how many GPUs did the IndiaAI Mission's common computing facility have, as announced on 30 January 2025?

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Correct answer: C — 18,693

PIB 2097709: the IndiaAI Mission created a common computing facility of about 18,693 GPUs; computation begins with roughly 10,000 and the remaining 8,693 will be added.

Q5 Advanced

After the government subsidy, what was the stated cost of AI compute per hour under the IndiaAI Mission?

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Correct answer: A — Less than ₹100 per hour

PIB 2097709: compute will cost less than ₹100 per hour after a 40% government subsidy, against 2.5–3 dollars per hour for global models.

ISRO completes 100th launch from Sriharikota with GSLV-F15/NVS-02
Q6

Which launch vehicle carried out ISRO's 100th launch from Sriharikota on 29 January 2025?

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Correct answer: D — GSLV-F15

ISRO: GSLV-F15 lifted off from the Second Launch Pad on 29 January 2025, the 100th launch from Sriharikota.

Q7 Advanced

The NVS-02 satellite launched on 29 January 2025 belongs to which Indian system?

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Correct answer: A — NavIC

ISRO: NVS-02 is a navigation satellite of the NavIC series, India's independent regional navigation satellite system.

Q8 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the GSLV-F15/NVS-02 mission: 1. It lifted off from the Second Launch Pad at Sriharikota. 2. It was the 17th launch of GSLV. 3. NVS-02 was raised to its designated orbital slot within a week of launch. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only

ISRO: GSLV-F15 lifted off from the Second Launch Pad and was the 17th GSLV launch; orbit raising could not be carried out because the oxidiser valves did not open.

Cabinet approves National Critical Mineral Mission with ₹34,300 crore outlay
Q9

What is the total outlay of the National Critical Mineral Mission approved by the Union Cabinet on 29 January 2025?

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Correct answer: D — ₹34,300 crore

PIB 2097308: ₹16,300 crore government expenditure plus ₹18,000 crore expected investment by PSUs etc. makes ₹34,300 crore over seven years.

Q10 Advanced

Over what period will the National Critical Mineral Mission's ₹34,300 crore outlay be spread?

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Correct answer: C — Seven years

PIB 2097308: the outlay of ₹34,300 crore is over seven years.

Q11 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the National Critical Mineral Mission: 1. It was announced in the Union Budget 2024-25. 2. It proposes a national stockpile of critical minerals. 3. It excludes offshore exploration of critical minerals. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only

PIB 2097308: the mission was announced in the Budget on 23 July 2024 and proposes a stockpile; it will intensify exploration within the country and in its offshore areas.

Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme for MSMEs approved: 60% cover on loans up to ₹100 crore
Q12 Advanced

What guarantee coverage does the Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme for MSMEs, approved in January 2025, provide to lenders?

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Correct answer: B — 60%

PIB 2097455: NCGTC provides 60% guarantee coverage to member lending institutions for credit up to ₹100 crore.

Q13 Advanced

Consider the following statements about MCGS-MSME: 1. Loans up to ₹100 crore are eligible for guarantee cover. 2. Equipment or machinery must be at least 75% of the project cost. 3. The guarantee is provided by SIDBI. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only

PIB 2097455: loans up to ₹100 crore are covered and equipment must be at least 75% of project cost; the guarantee is given by the National Credit Guarantee Trustee Company (NCGTC), not SIDBI.

ASUSE 2023-24: unincorporated sector establishments grow 12.84% to 7.34 crore
Q14 Advanced

According to ASUSE 2023-24, which state had the highest number of unincorporated sector establishments?

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Correct answer: C — Uttar Pradesh

PIB 2097316: Uttar Pradesh had the highest number of establishments, followed by West Bengal and Maharashtra.

Q15 Advanced

By how much did the number of establishments in the unincorporated sector grow in ASUSE 2023-24 over 2022-23?

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Correct answer: B — 12.84%

PIB 2097316: establishments grew 12.84% (6.50 crore to 7.34 crore); workers grew 10.01% and GVA 16.52%.

Q16 Advanced

Which state topped Gross Value Added in the unincorporated sector as per ASUSE 2023-24?

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Correct answer: C — Maharashtra

PIB 2097316: the top three states in GVA were Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat.

High-Level Committee approves ₹3,027.86 crore for drought, lightning and forest-fire mitigation
Q17 Advanced

How much did the High-Level Committee chaired by the Union Home Minister approve for disaster mitigation on 29 January 2025?

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Correct answer: D — ₹3,027.86 crore

PIB 2097448: the HLC approved ₹3,027.86 crore in total for drought, lightning and forest fire mitigation projects.

Q18 Advanced

The forest fire risk management scheme approved on 29 January 2025 covers how many high-priority districts?

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Correct answer: C — 144

PIB 2097448: the forest fire scheme covers 144 high-priority districts in 19 states at ₹818.92 crore.

Q19 Advanced

From which fund are the drought and lightning mitigation projects approved by the High-Level Committee in January 2025 to be financed?

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Correct answer: A — National Disaster Mitigation Fund

PIB 2097448: the HLC considered the lightning and drought proposals for funding from the National Disaster Mitigation Fund (NDMF).

CCEA raises C-heavy molasses ethanol price to ₹57.97 per litre for ESY 2024-25
Q20 Advanced

What administered ex-mill price was fixed on 29 January 2025 for ethanol from C-heavy molasses for ESY 2024-25?

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Correct answer: A — ₹57.97 per litre

PIB 2097305: the price was fixed at ₹57.97 per litre, up from ₹56.58 per litre.

Q21

The Ethanol Supply Year (ESY) used under the Ethanol Blended Petrol Programme runs from:

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Correct answer: B — 1 November to 31 October

PIB 2097305: ESY is defined as the period from 1 November of a year to 31 October of the following year.

Q22 Advanced

Consider the following statements about ethanol blending in India: 1. Average blending by public sector OMCs reached 14.60% in ESY 2023-24. 2. The 20% blending target has been advanced to ESY 2025-26. 3. OMCs plan to achieve 20% blending in ESY 2024-25. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only

PIB 2097305: blending averaged 14.60% in ESY 2023-24 and the 20% target was advanced to ESY 2025-26; OMCs plan 18%, not 20%, in ESY 2024-25.

MNRE notifies revised Quality Control Order 2025 for solar PV products
Q23 Advanced

What minimum efficiency does the Solar QCO 2025 set for poly-crystalline silicon PV modules?

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Correct answer: C — 17%

PIB 2097219: 17% for poly-crystalline silicon modules and 18% for mono-crystalline silicon and thin-film modules.

Q24

Under which law was the Solar Systems, Devices, and Components Goods Order, 2025 notified?

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Correct answer: C — Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016

PIB 2097219: the order was notified in the Gazette dated 27.01.2025 under the BIS Act, 2016.

Q25 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Solar QCO 2025: 1. It covers solar PV modules, inverters and storage batteries. 2. It comes into effect 180 days from the date of publication. 3. Products meant exclusively for export are also covered. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only

PIB 2097219: the order covers modules, inverters and storage batteries and takes effect after 180 days; products exclusively for export are exempted.

India and Oman sign protocol amending their Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement
Q26

Where did India and Oman sign the protocol amending their Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement on 27 January 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Muscat

Oman Ministry of Foreign Affairs (27 January 2025): the protocol was signed in Muscat.

Q27 Advanced

Which session of the India-Oman Joint Commission Meeting did Piyush Goyal co-chair during his January 2025 visit to Oman?

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Correct answer: C — 11th

PIB 2097043: Goyal co-chaired the 11th Session of the India-Oman JCM with Qais bin Mohammed Al Yousef.

First-ever tri-services tableau rolls down Kartavya Path on Republic Day 2025
Q28 Advanced

What was the theme of the first-ever tri-services tableau at the Republic Day Parade 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Shashakt aur Surakshit Bharat

PIB 2096097: the tri-services tableau's theme was 'Shashakt aur Surakshit Bharat'; 'Raksha Kavach' was DRDO's and 'Viksit Bharat ki Ore Sadaiv Agrasar' the veterans' tableau.

Q29

Which naval destroyer was featured on the tri-services tableau at the Republic Day Parade 2025?

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Correct answer: D — INS Visakhapatnam

PIB 2096097: the tableau displayed the Arjun MBT, Tejas MKII, ALH, destroyer INS Visakhapatnam and a remotely piloted aircraft.

'Jayati Jai Mamah Bharatam' at Republic Day 2025 earns Guinness World Record for largest Indian folk variety dance
Q30 Advanced

For which category did 'Jayati Jai Mamah Bharatam' at the Republic Day Parade 2025 receive a Guinness World Record?

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Correct answer: D — The Largest Indian Folk Variety Dance

PIB 2096534: it was recognised by Guinness World Records for 'The Largest Indian Folk Variety Dance'.

Q31

Along with the Ministry of Culture, which body presented 'Jayati Jai Mamah Bharatam' at the Republic Day Parade 2025?

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Correct answer: C — Sangeet Natak Akademi

PIB 2096534: the performance was by the Ministry of Culture and Sangeet Natak Akademi.

Padma Awards 2025: 139 awards including 7 Padma Vibhushan, 19 Padma Bhushan and 113 Padma Shri
Q32

How many Padma Vibhushan awards were announced for 2025?

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Correct answer: A — 7

PIB 2096285 (MHA): the list comprises 7 Padma Vibhushan, 19 Padma Bhushan and 113 Padma Shri awards.

Q33 Advanced

What was the total number of Padma Awards approved for 2025, counting the duo case as one?

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Correct answer: C — 139

PIB 2096285: the President approved 139 Padma Awards including 1 duo case, counted as one.

Q34 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Padma Awards 2025: 1. 19 Padma Bhushan awards were announced. 2. 23 of the awardees are women. 3. 10 awards were conferred posthumously. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only

PIB 2096285: there are 19 Padma Bhushan awards and 23 women awardees; 13 awards are posthumous, while 10 is the count of Foreigners/NRI/PIO/OCI awardees.

Q35 Advanced

Which Japanese industrialist was named for the Padma Vibhushan (posthumous) in Trade and Industry in 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Osamu Suzuki

PIB 2096285: Osamu Suzuki (Posthumous), Trade and Industry, Japan, is among the 7 Padma Vibhushan awardees.

Q36 Advanced

Match the Padma Awards 2025 recipients with their award category: 1. Sharda Sinha – Padma Vibhushan (posthumous) 2. P R Sreejesh – Padma Bhushan 3. Arijit Singh – Padma Bhushan Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only

PIB 2096285: Sharda Sinha received the Padma Vibhushan (posthumous) and P R Sreejesh the Padma Bhushan (sports); Arijit Singh is in the Padma Shri list.

India and Indonesia exchange MoUs on health, traditional medicine and digital development during Prabowo's State Visit
Q37 Advanced

Which Indonesian President was the chief guest at India's first Republic Day in 1950, as recalled during Prabowo Subianto's 2025 visit?

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Correct answer: A — Sukarno

PIB 2096322: President Murmu noted that 75 years ago, at the first Republic Day in 1950, President Sukarno of Indonesia was the chief guest.

Q38 Advanced

Consider the following outcomes of the Indonesian President's State Visit to India in January 2025: 1. An MoU on traditional medicine quality assurance with the Indonesian Food and Drug Authority. 2. A Cultural Exchange Programme for 2025-28. 3. An MoU on space cooperation between ISRO and Indonesia's space agency. Which of the above were listed among the outcomes?

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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only

PIB 2096278: outcomes included the traditional medicine MoU (PCIM&H–Indonesian FDA), MoUs on health and digital development and a 2025-28 cultural exchange programme; no space MoU was listed.

Q39

Which edition of the India-Indonesia CEOs Forum presented its joint report during the January 2025 State Visit?

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Correct answer: C — 3rd

PIB 2096278: the co-chairs of the 3rd India-Indonesia CEOs Forum presented their joint report.

President approves gallantry awards to 93 personnel, including 2 Kirti Chakras, on eve of Republic Day 2025
Q40 Advanced

How many Kirti Chakras were approved on the eve of Republic Day 2025?

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Correct answer: A — 2

PIB 2096200: two Kirti Chakras (one posthumous) and 14 Shaurya Chakras were approved.

Q41 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Republic Day 2025 gallantry awards: 1. Gallantry awards were approved for 93 personnel, including 12 posthumous. 2. 14 Shaurya Chakras were approved. 3. 305 defence decorations included 50 Param Vishisht Seva Medals. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only

PIB 2096200: 93 gallantry awards (12 posthumous) and 14 Shaurya Chakras were approved; the 305 defence decorations included 30 PVSMs, not 50.

Q42

Who among the following received the Kirti Chakra posthumously on the eve of Republic Day 2025?

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Correct answer: C — Naik Dilwar Khan

PIB 2096200: Kirti Chakras went to Major Manjit (22 RR) and Naik Dilwar Khan (28 RR, posthumous); Captain Deepak Singh received the Shaurya Chakra (posthumous).

NITI Aayog's first Fiscal Health Index 2025 ranks Odisha top among 18 major states
Q43

Which state topped NITI Aayog's inaugural Fiscal Health Index 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Odisha

PIB 2095974: Odisha topped with a score of 67.8, followed by Chhattisgarh (55.2) and Goa (53.6).

Q44 Advanced

Who launched NITI Aayog's Fiscal Health Index 2025 on 24 January 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Arvind Panagariya

PIB 2095974: 16th Finance Commission Chairman Arvind Panagariya launched the inaugural FHI 2025.

Q45 Advanced

Which of the following is NOT one of the five sub-indices of NITI Aayog's Fiscal Health Index 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Ease of Doing Business

PIB 2095974: the sub-indices are Quality of Expenditure, Revenue Mobilisation, Fiscal Prudence, Debt Index and Debt Sustainability.

Q46 Advanced

Which state ranked second in NITI Aayog's Fiscal Health Index 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Chhattisgarh

PIB 2095974: Odisha (67.8) was followed by Chhattisgarh (55.2) and Goa (53.6).

Rajnath Singh flags off 'SANJAY' Battlefield Surveillance System
Q47 Advanced

'SANJAY', flagged off on 24 January 2025, is what kind of system?

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Correct answer: D — Battlefield surveillance system

PIB 2095712: SANJAY is the Battlefield Surveillance System that fuses sensor inputs into a Common Surveillance Picture.

Q48 Advanced

Consider the following statements about SANJAY: 1. It was jointly developed by the Indian Army and Bharat Electronics Limited. 2. It was developed at a cost of ₹2,402 crore under the Buy (Indian) category. 3. Its induction is to be completed in a single phase in March 2025. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only

PIB 2095712: SANJAY was developed by the Army and BEL at ₹2,402 crore under Buy (Indian); induction is in three phases from March to October 2025.

CPI for agricultural and rural labourers unchanged in December 2024; inflation eases to about 5%
Q49 Advanced

What was the year-on-year inflation rate based on CPI-AL for December 2024?

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Correct answer: A — 5.01%

PIB 2095463: CPI-AL inflation was 5.01% in December 2024, against 5.35% in November 2024 and 7.71% in December 2023.

Q50

What is the base year of the CPI for Agricultural Labourers and Rural Labourers?

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Correct answer: B — 1986-87 = 100

PIB 2095463: CPI-AL and CPI-RL have base 1986-87 = 100.

Q51 Advanced

Consider the following about CPI-AL and CPI-RL for December 2024: 1. Both indices were unchanged from November 2024. 2. CPI-RL stood at 1331 points. 3. CPI-RL inflation was higher than in December 2023. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — 1 and 2 only

PIB 2095463: CPI-AL (1320) and CPI-RL (1331) were unchanged; CPI-RL inflation fell to 5.05% from 7.46% in December 2023.

NHB-promoted RMBS Development Company gets RBI Certificate of Registration
Q52 Advanced

RMBS Development Company Limited (RDCL), which got an RBI Certificate of Registration in January 2025, was set up by which body?

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Correct answer: C — National Housing Bank

PIB 2096815: National Housing Bank set up RDCL as its single largest shareholder.

Q53 Advanced

What is the paid-up capital of RMBS Development Company Limited (RDCL)?

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Correct answer: A — ₹500 crore

PIB 2096815: RDCL's paid-up capital is ₹500 crore, with its registered office in Mumbai.

Centre notifies Legal Metrology rules for radar speed-measuring equipment
Q54

From when will the Legal Metrology rules for radar speed-measuring equipment, notified in January 2025, come into force?

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Correct answer: D — 1 July 2025

PIB 2095440: to give industry time to comply, the rules will come into force from 1 July 2025.

Q55 Advanced

The draft rules for radar speed-measuring equipment were based on which international recommendation?

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Correct answer: A — OIML R 91

PIB 2095440: the committee submitted the initial draft based on OIML R 91.

Q56 Advanced

The committee that framed the draft radar equipment rules was chaired by the Director of which institute?

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Correct answer: C — Indian Institute of Legal Metrology, Ranchi

PIB 2095440: the committee was formed under the chairmanship of the Director, Indian Institute of Legal Metrology (IILM), Ranchi.

Cabinet fixes MSP of raw jute at ₹5,650 per quintal for 2025-26
Q57

What MSP was fixed for raw jute (TD-3 grade) for the 2025-26 season?

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Correct answer: B — ₹5,650 per quintal

PIB 2095068: the MSP of raw jute (TD-3 grade) was fixed at ₹5,650 per quintal, ₹315 above 2024-25.

Q58 Advanced

What return over the all-India weighted average cost of production does the 2025-26 raw jute MSP ensure?

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Correct answer: D — 66.8%

PIB 2095068: the MSP ensures a return of 66.8% over the all-India weighted average cost of production.

Q59 Advanced

Which state accounts for 82% of India's jute farmers, according to the Cabinet's January 2025 MSP decision?

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Correct answer: A — West Bengal

PIB 2095068: 82% of jute farmers belong to West Bengal; Assam and Bihar have 9% each of jute production.

Beti Bachao Beti Padhao completes 10 years; Mission Vatsalya and Mission Shakti portals launched
Q60

From where was the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao scheme launched on 22 January 2015?

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Correct answer: A — Panipat, Haryana

PIB 2095231: PM Narendra Modi launched BBBP on 22 January 2015 from Panipat, Haryana.

Q61 Advanced

According to the Health Minister at the BBBP 10-year event, India's Maternal Mortality Rate has fallen since 2014 from 130 to how many deaths per lakh live births?

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Correct answer: C — 97

PIB 2095231: MMR decreased from 130 to 97 deaths per lakh live births, and IMR from 39 to 28 per 1,000 live births.

Q62 Advanced

Consider the following about Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP): 1. It was launched in 2015 from Panipat, Haryana. 2. It is a joint effort of the Ministries of Women and Child Development, Education, and Health and Family Welfare. 3. The Mission Vatsalya Portal was launched at its 10-year celebration. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3

PIB 2095231: BBBP was launched in 2015 from Panipat by three ministries; the Mission Vatsalya Portal was launched at the 22 January 2025 event.

MeitY report puts India's digital economy at 11.74% of national income in 2022-23
Q63 Advanced

According to MeitY's January 2025 report, what share of national income did India's digital economy account for in 2022-23?

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Correct answer: A — 11.74%

PIB 2095260: India's digital economy was estimated at 11.74% of national income in 2022-23.

Q64 Advanced

With MeitY's digital economy estimates, India became the first developing country to use which organisation's framework to size its digital economy?

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Correct answer: C — OECD

PIB 2095260: India is the first among developing countries to use the OECD framework; alternate estimates use the ADB input-output approach.

Q65 Advanced

Consider the following about MeitY's report on India's digital economy (January 2025): 1. The digital economy was worth ₹31.64 lakh crore in 2022-23. 2. It is projected to contribute one-fifth of GDP by 2030. 3. It also gives alternate estimates using the ADB's input-output approach. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3

PIB 2095260: the digital economy equalled ₹31.64 lakh crore in 2022-23, is projected at one-fifth of GDP by 2030, and alternate estimates use the ADB input-output approach.

Cabinet apprised of National Health Mission achievements for 2021-24
Q66 Advanced

By how much has India's Maternal Mortality Rate declined since 1990, as per the NHM update to the Cabinet in January 2025?

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Correct answer: B — 83%

PIB 2095052: MMR declined by 83% since 1990, higher than the global decline of 45%.

Q67

How many Ayushman Arogya Mandirs had been reached by FY 2023-24, according to the NHM achievements placed before the Cabinet?

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Correct answer: D — 1.72 lakh

PIB 2095052: Ayushman Arogya Mandir centres reached the 1.72 lakh mark by FY 2023-24.

Q68 Advanced

Consider the following about NHM achievements (2021-24) placed before the Cabinet: 1. TB incidence fell from 237 per lakh population in 2015 to 195 in 2023. 2. India's decline in MMR since 1990 was lower than the global decline. 3. NHM engaged over 12 lakh additional healthcare workers. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — 1 and 3 only

PIB 2095052: TB incidence fell from 237 to 195 and NHM engaged over 12 lakh additional workers; India's MMR decline (83%) exceeded the global 45%.

Commerce Minister sets target of 10,000 GI tags by 2030
Q69

What target for Geographical Indication (GI) tags did the Commerce Minister set at the GI Samagam in January 2025?

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Correct answer: C — 10,000 GI tags by 2030

PIB 2095279: Piyush Goyal set a target of 10,000 GI tags by 2030.

Q70 Advanced

How many GI tags had been issued by the department as of 22 January 2025?

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Correct answer: B — 605

PIB 2095279: the number of GI tags issued by the department till date stands at 605.

Q71 Advanced

Consider the following about the GI Samagam (January 2025): 1. It was organised by DPIIT and the India Today Group in New Delhi. 2. A committee will be constituted to oversee the 10,000 GI tag target. 3. Authorised users of GI tags fell over the last 10 years. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only

PIB 2095279: DPIIT and India Today Group organised the Samagam and a committee will oversee the target; authorised users rose from 365 to 29,000.

EPFO adds 14.63 lakh net members in November 2024
Q72

How many net members did EPFO add in November 2024, as per payroll data released in January 2025?

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Correct answer: C — 14.63 lakh

PIB 2095007: EPFO recorded a net addition of 14.63 lakh members in November 2024.

Q73 Advanced

What share of EPFO's new members in November 2024 came from the 18–25 age group?

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Correct answer: B — 54.97%

PIB 2095007: 4.81 lakh new members aged 18–25 made up 54.97% of new members in November 2024.

Q74 Advanced

Consider the following about EPFO payroll data for November 2024: 1. Net member addition was 14.63 lakh. 2. New member enrolment fell compared with October 2024. 3. The 18–25 age group made up less than half of new members. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

PIB 2095007: net addition was 14.63 lakh; new members rose 16.58% over October 2024; the 18–25 group was 54.97% of new members.

Department of Commerce introduces Diamond Imprest Authorization Scheme
Q75

From when will the Diamond Imprest Authorization Scheme, introduced in January 2025, be implemented?

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Correct answer: D — 1 April 2025

PIB 2094862: the DIA Scheme will be implemented with effect from 1 April 2025.

Q76 Advanced

The Diamond Imprest Authorization Scheme allows duty-free import of natural cut and polished diamonds of what size?

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Correct answer: A — Less than ¼ carat (25 cents)

PIB 2094862: the scheme allows duty-free import of natural cut and polished diamonds of less than ¼ carat (25 cents).

Q77 Advanced

Consider the following about the Diamond Imprest Authorization Scheme: 1. It mandates an export obligation with 10% value addition. 2. Exporters with Two Star Export House status and above and US$15 million annual exports are eligible. 3. It allows duty-free import of lab-grown diamonds. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — 1 and 2 only

PIB 2094862: the scheme requires 10% value addition and is open to Two Star Export Houses with US$15 million exports; it covers natural cut and polished diamonds.

India hosts second meeting of BIMSTEC Expert Group on Cyber Security Cooperation
Q78 Advanced

Which body organised the second meeting of the BIMSTEC Expert Group on Cyber Security Cooperation in January 2025?

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Correct answer: D — National Security Council Secretariat

PIB 2095700: the National Security Council Secretariat organised the meeting on 21 January 2025 in New Delhi.

Q79 Advanced

Over what timeframe is the BIMSTEC cyber security Action Plan proposed to be implemented?

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Correct answer: C — 5 years

PIB 2095700: the Action Plan has been proposed to be implemented within 5 years.

Q80 Advanced

Consider the following about the BIMSTEC Expert Group on Cyber Security Cooperation: 1. Its second meeting was held in New Delhi on 21 January 2025. 2. Its first meeting was hosted by India in 2022. 3. The proposed Action Plan covers protection of critical information infrastructure. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3

PIB 2095700: the second meeting was in New Delhi on 21 January 2025, India hosted the first in 2022, and the Action Plan covers critical information infrastructure.

MoD signs ₹1,561 crore contract with HVF for 47 T-72 Bridge Laying Tanks
Q81

How many T-72 Bridge Laying Tanks did the Ministry of Defence contract for in January 2025?

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Correct answer: B — 47

PIB 2094857: the contract is for 47 T-72 Bridge Laying Tanks at ₹1,560.52 crore.

Q82 Advanced

Which unit will supply the 47 T-72 Bridge Laying Tanks to the Indian Army?

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Correct answer: D — Heavy Vehicles Factory, AVNL

PIB 2094857: the contract was signed with Heavy Vehicles Factory, a unit of Armoured Vehicle Nigam Limited.

Q83 Advanced

Under which procurement category was the January 2025 contract for T-72 Bridge Laying Tanks placed?

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Correct answer: C — Buy (Indian-IDDM)

PIB 2094857: the case is a Buy (Indian-Indigenously Designed Developed and Manufactured) procurement.

27th PM-STIAC meeting discusses cell and gene therapy in India
Q84 Advanced

What was the focus of the 27th PM-STIAC meeting held on 21 January 2025?

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Correct answer: C — Cell and gene therapy

PIB 2094915: the 27th PM-STIAC meeting discussed cell and gene therapy in India.

Q85

Who chaired the 27th meeting of PM-STIAC?

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Correct answer: B — Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood

PIB 2094915: the meeting was chaired by Principal Scientific Adviser Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood.