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AIKEYME 2025: maiden Africa-India Key Maritime Engagement inaugurated at Dar-es-Salaam
Q1

The maiden Africa India Key Maritime Engagement (AIKEYME) 2025 was co-hosted by India and which country?

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Correct answer: B — Tanzania

Tanzania co-hosted the exercise, which was inaugurated at Dar-es-Salaam on 13 April 2025.

Q2

What does 'AIKEYME', the name of the India–Africa maritime exercise, mean in Sanskrit?

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Correct answer: C — Unity

Unity is the meaning of 'AIKEYME' in Sanskrit, according to the Ministry of Defence.

Q3 Advanced

Onboard which Indian Navy ship was the harbour phase of AIKEYME 2025 inaugurated at Dar-es-Salaam?

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Correct answer: A — INS Chennai

INS Chennai, a destroyer; INS Kesari was the other Indian ship in the exercise, and INS Sunayna was deployed separately as IOS SAGAR.

Q4 Advanced

Consider the following statements about AIKEYME 2025: 1. It was a six-day exercise held from 13 to 18 April 2025. 2. Its harbour phase included training on piracy and information sharing. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct. The exercise ran for six days from 13 to 18 April, and the harbour phase covered piracy and information-sharing training before the sea phase.

Q5 Advanced

In the MAHASAGAR vision cited for AIKEYME 2025, what does 'MAHASAGAR' stand for?

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Correct answer: D — Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions

Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions is the expansion given by the Ministry of Defence.

Archery World Cup Stage 1, Auburndale: India win four medals including compound mixed team gold
Q6

Which pair won India's gold medal in the compound mixed team event at the Archery World Cup 2025 Stage 1 in Auburndale?

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Correct answer: C — Rishabh Yadav and Jyothi Surekha Vennam

Rishabh Yadav and Jyothi Surekha Vennam won the compound mixed team gold.

Q7 Advanced

To which country did India's men's recurve team lose the final at the Archery World Cup 2025 Stage 1, settling for silver?

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Correct answer: A — China

China beat the Indian trio of Dhiraj Bommadevara, Tarundeep Rai and Atanu Das 1-5 in the final.

Q8 Advanced

Consider the following statements about India at the Archery World Cup 2025 Stage 1 in Auburndale: 1. Dhiraj Bommadevara won bronze in the men's individual recurve event. 2. Abhishek Verma won bronze in the men's compound individual event. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only 1 is correct. Dhiraj beat Spain's Andres Temiño Mediel 6-4 for bronze; Abhishek Verma finished fourth in the compound individual event, though he won bronze in the men's compound team.

Assam CM inaugurates North-East's first onco-robotic surgery facility at Guwahati
Q9

Where was North-East India's first onco-robotic surgery facility inaugurated on 13 April 2025?

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Correct answer: B — State Cancer Institute, Gauhati Medical College and Hospital

State Cancer Institute, Gauhati Medical College and Hospital, Guwahati; Dibrugarh and Silchar are to get similar facilities later.

Q10 Advanced

Under which Central programme was the ₹14.99 crore onco-robotic surgery facility at GMCH, Guwahati, set up?

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Correct answer: D — NPCDCS

NPCDCS — the National Programme for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases and Stroke.

NDDB and MP State Cooperative Dairy Federation sign MoU at Bhopal cooperative conference
Q11

At the State Level Cooperative Conference in Bhopal on 13 April 2025, the National Dairy Development Board signed an MoU with which body?

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Correct answer: B — Madhya Pradesh State Cooperative Dairy Federation

Madhya Pradesh State Cooperative Dairy Federation (MPCDF) signed the MoU with NDDB.

Q12 Advanced

According to the Ministry of Cooperation, what share of India's milk does Madhya Pradesh produce?

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Correct answer: A — 9%

9% of India's milk is produced in Madhya Pradesh; only 17% of its villages have a milk collection system.

Q13 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the dairy cooperative position in Madhya Pradesh as stated at the Bhopal conference: 1. Cooperative dairies' share in the state's milk production is under 1%. 2. Milk collection systems already cover 83% of the state's villages. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only 1 is correct. Cooperative dairies' share is under 1%; only 17% of villages have milk collection, and the MoU aims to extend it to the remaining 83%.

DRI seizes 52.67 kg of methamphetamine tablets worth ₹52.67 crore near Aizawl
Q14

Near which city did the DRI seize 52.67 kg of methamphetamine tablets, as announced on 13 April 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Aizawl

Aizawl: the truck was intercepted on the outskirts of Aizawl, Mizoram.

Q15 Advanced

The truck carrying methamphetamine seized by DRI near Aizawl had come from which border town?

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Correct answer: B — Zokhawthar

Zokhawthar, on the Indo-Myanmar border; the truck was bound for Tripura.

Gujarat raises assistance for new Nagar Seva Sadans in municipalities
Q16

Under which scheme did Gujarat raise the assistance for new Nagar Seva Sadan buildings in April 2025?

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Correct answer: B — Swarnim Jayanti Mukhyamantri Shaheri Vikas Yojana

Swarnim Jayanti Mukhyamantri Shaheri Vikas Yojana, the Gujarat government's urban development scheme.

Q17 Advanced

What is the revised assistance for a new Nagar Seva Sadan in an A-class municipality in Gujarat?

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Correct answer: D — ₹6 crore

₹6 crore, up from ₹2 crore; B-class gets ₹5 crore, C-class ₹4 crore and D-class ₹3 crore.

Q18 Advanced

Consider the following statements about Gujarat's revised Nagar Seva Sadan assistance: 1. Up to 25% of the amount can be used for repair or expansion of existing buildings. 2. D-class municipalities will now get ₹3 crore, up from ₹1 crore. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct. Up to 25% can go to repair or expansion, and the D-class amount rose from ₹1 crore to ₹3 crore.

Mohun Bagan Super Giant beat Bengaluru FC 2-1 to win ISL Cup 2024-25 and complete League Double
Q19

Which team won the Indian Super League 2024-25 Cup final played on 12 April 2025?

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Correct answer: C — Mohun Bagan Super Giant

Mohun Bagan Super Giant beat Bengaluru FC 2-1 after extra time in Kolkata.

Q20 Advanced

By winning the ISL 2024-25 Cup after the League Shield, Mohun Bagan Super Giant became the second team to complete the League Double. Which was the first?

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Correct answer: A — Mumbai City FC (2020-21)

Mumbai City FC (2020-21) was the first team to win both the League Shield and the Cup in a season.

Q21 Advanced

Who won both the Golden Ball and the Golden Boot in the ISL 2024-25 season?

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Correct answer: D — Alaaeddine Ajaraie

Alaaeddine Ajaraie of NorthEast United FC won both awards; Vishal Kaith won the Golden Glove.

Q22 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the ISL 2024-25 final: 1. It was played at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata. 2. Mohun Bagan Super Giant's winning goal was scored by Jason Cummings from a penalty in extra time. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only 1 is correct. The final was in Kolkata; Cummings's 72nd-minute penalty was the equaliser, and Jamie Maclaren scored the winner in the 96th minute.

Kathak exponent Kumudini Lakhia passes away
Q23

Kumudini Lakhia, who passed away on 12 April 2025, was a renowned exponent of which classical dance form?

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Correct answer: D — Kathak

Kathak: her dance career spanned over 75 years and she founded the Kadamb Centre for Dance in Ahmedabad.

Q24 Advanced

Under which guru did Kumudini Lakhia train in Kathak at the Shriram Bharatiya Kala Kendra, New Delhi?

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Correct answer: A — Shambhu Maharaj

Shambhu Maharaj, on a Government of India scholarship, according to her official Padma citation.

Q25 Advanced

Consider the following statements about Kumudini Lakhia: 1. She received the Padma Bhushan in 2010. 2. She was conferred the Padma Vibhushan in 2025. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct. Her official citation lists the Padma Shri (1987) and Padma Bhushan (2010); the 2025 Padma Vibhushan is marked posthumous.

₹515.31 crore handed over for restitution to Rose Valley Ponzi scheme investors
Q26

On 12 April 2025, ₹515.31 crore was handed over for restitution to investors of which Ponzi scheme?

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Correct answer: B — Rose Valley

Rose Valley: the amount was handed to the Asset Disposal Committee headed by Justice D.K. Seth (Retd.).

Q27 Advanced

Who chairs the Asset Disposal Committee that received ₹515.31 crore for Rose Valley investors?

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Correct answer: A — Justice D.K. Seth (Retd.)

Justice D.K. Seth (Retd.) is the Chairman; Rahul Navin, the ED Director, attended the handover.

Q28 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Rose Valley restitution of April 2025: 1. The amount was attached by the Enforcement Directorate between 2015 and 2017. 2. It is expected to benefit about 31 lakh victims. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only 1 is correct. ED attached the amount in 2015–17; about 7.5 lakh victims are expected to benefit out of 31 lakh claims received.

APEDA and Arunachal Pradesh host International Conclave cum Buyer-Seller Meet at Tawang
Q29

Where did APEDA and the Government of Arunachal Pradesh host an International Conclave cum Buyer-Seller Meet in April 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Tawang

Tawang, at the Kalawangpo Convention Hall.

Q30 Advanced

Which GI-tagged rice of Arunachal Pradesh was highlighted by Chief Minister Pema Khandu at the APEDA conclave in Tawang?

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Correct answer: B — Khaw Tai (Khamti) rice

Khaw Tai (Khamti) rice, along with produce such as kiwi and yak cheese (Churpi).

Q31 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the APEDA International Conclave cum Buyer-Seller Meet at Tawang: 1. It brought together 11 international buyers from 3 countries. 2. It was held at the Kalawangpo Convention Hall. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct. The meet had 11 buyers from 3 countries, 17 exporters from 7 States/UTs and over 350 farmers, at the Kalawangpo Convention Hall, Tawang.

Padma Shri awardee 'Vanajeevi' Daripalli Ramaiah passes away in Khammam
Q32

Daripalli Ramaiah, the Padma Shri awardee known as 'Vanajeevi' who died on 12 April 2025, was known for what work?

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Correct answer: B — Planting and protecting trees

Planting and protecting trees: the Prime Minister said he devoted his life to planting and protecting lakhs of trees.

Q33 Advanced

'Vanajeevi' Daripalli Ramaiah, who died on 12 April 2025, belonged to which district of Telangana?

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Correct answer: C — Khammam

Khammam: he was from Reddipalli village in Khammam Rural mandal and died in Khammam.

India presents BioE3 policy at Mission Innovation Annual Gathering 2025 in Seoul
Q34 Advanced

Under Mission Innovation 2.0, India's Department of Biotechnology co-leads the Mission Integrated Biorefinery with which country?

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Correct answer: C — Netherlands

Netherlands, according to the Ministry of Science & Technology's release on the 2025 Seoul gathering.

Q35

In which city was the Mission Innovation Annual Gathering 2025 held on 9–11 April?

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Correct answer: A — Seoul

Seoul, South Korea, hosted the gathering, where DBT presented India's BioE3 policy.

CEA concurs record six pumped storage project DPRs of about 7.5 GW in 2024-25
Q36

How many hydro pumped storage project DPRs did the Central Electricity Authority concur in 2024-25, a record?

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Correct answer: B — Six

Six projects with a combined capacity of about 7.5 GW; thirteen is the target for 2025-26.

Q37 Advanced

Which was the largest pumped storage project among those whose DPRs CEA concurred in 2024-25?

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Correct answer: C — Sharavathy, Karnataka

Sharavathy, Karnataka, at 2,000 MW; MP-30 is 1,920 MW and Bhavali 1,500 MW.

Q38 Advanced

Consider the following statements about pumped storage projects (PSPs) in India, as stated by the Ministry of Power in April 2025: 1. CEA aims to concur at least 13 PSPs of about 22 GW in 2025-26. 2. India's estimated pumped storage potential is below 100 GW. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only 1 is correct. The 2025-26 target is at least 13 PSPs of about 22 GW; the estimated potential is over 200 GW.

NIOT Chennai's Acoustic Test Facility gets international recognition; Dr Jitendra Singh unveils plaque
Q39

The Acoustic Test Facility recognised as India's Designated Laboratory in underwater acoustics belongs to which institute?

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Correct answer: B — National Institute of Ocean Technology, Chennai

National Institute of Ocean Technology, Chennai, under the Ministry of Earth Sciences.

Q40 Advanced

Under which international body has NIOT's Acoustic Test Facility been recognised as India's Designated Laboratory in underwater acoustics?

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Correct answer: C — International Bureau of Weights and Measures (BIPM)

International Bureau of Weights and Measures (BIPM), Paris, through CSIR-National Physical Laboratory, effective 30 January 2024.

Q41 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Acoustic Test Facility at NIOT, Chennai: 1. It is India's only NABL-accredited facility for calibration of hydrophones. 2. It was set up in 2018. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only 1 is correct. It is the only NABL-accredited hydrophone calibration facility; it was set up in 2004, and 2018 was the year of the NPL-UK Key Comparison it took part in.

DRDO conducts release trials of long-range glide bomb 'Gaurav' from Su-30 MKI
Q42

From which aircraft did DRDO conduct release trials of the long-range glide bomb 'Gaurav' in April 2025?

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Correct answer: B — Su-30 MKI

Su-30 MKI: the trials were conducted from the Su-30 MKI between 8 and 10 April 2025.

Q43 Advanced

Which DRDO laboratory designed the long-range glide bomb 'Gaurav', with ARDE and ITR Chandipur?

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Correct answer: A — Research Centre Imarat (RCI)

Research Centre Imarat (RCI) designed it with the Armament Research and Development Establishment and the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur.

Q44 Advanced

In the April 2025 trials, the glide bomb 'Gaurav' hit a land target at a range close to:

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Correct answer: C — 100 km

100 km: the target was on an island and was hit with pinpoint accuracy.

Q45 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the glide bomb 'Gaurav': 1. It is a 500 kg class glide bomb. 2. Adani Defence Systems & Technologies and Bharat Forge are among its development-cum-production partners. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 2 only

Only 2 is correct. Gaurav is in the 1,000 kg class, not 500 kg; Adani Defence Systems & Technologies, Bharat Forge and MSMEs are its development-cum-production partners.

PM lays foundation stone and inaugurates projects worth over ₹3,880 crore in Varanasi
Q46

Development works worth over how much were inaugurated and launched by the Prime Minister in Varanasi on 11 April 2025?

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Correct answer: C — ₹3,880 crore

₹3,880 crore; ₹1,045 crore was the value of the three power substations within the package.

Q47 Advanced

The new road bridge among the Varanasi projects of 11 April 2025 connects the Varanasi Ring Road with which place?

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Correct answer: A — Sarnath

Sarnath: a road bridge between the Varanasi Ring Road and Sarnath was part of the projects.

Q48 Advanced

Which dairy's milk suppliers received a bonus of over ₹100 crore at the Prime Minister's Varanasi event on 11 April 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Banas Dairy

Banas Dairy: the bonus was transferred to milk suppliers associated with it.

Q49 Advanced

Consider the following statements made at the Prime Minister's Varanasi event of 11 April 2025: 1. Varanasi has issued the highest number of Ayushman Vay Vandana cards, about 50,000. 2. Over 50 products from Varanasi and surrounding districts have GI tags. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only 1 is correct. The PM said Varanasi leads in Ayushman Vay Vandana cards (about 50,000); the number of GI-tagged products from Varanasi and surrounding districts is over 30, not over 50.

Odisha launches co-branded AB-PMJAY and Gopabandhu Jan Arogya Yojana cards
Q50

AB-PMJAY cards in Odisha, launched on 11 April 2025, are co-branded with which state scheme?

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Correct answer: B — Gopabandhu Jan Arogya Yojana

Gopabandhu Jan Arogya Yojana; the co-branded cards were launched in Cuttack.

Q51 Advanced

About how many people in Odisha are to be covered under the co-branded AB-PMJAY and Gopabandhu Jan Arogya Yojana cards?

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Correct answer: C — 3.52 crore

3.52 crore people, in about 1 crore families; 8.19 crore is the national count of treatments under AB-PMJAY.

Q52 Advanced

Consider the following statements made by the Health Ministry at the Odisha launch of 11 April 2025: 1. Out-of-pocket expenditure on health has fallen from 62% to 48%. 2. About 8.19 crore treatments have been provided under AB-PMJAY nationally. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 2 only

Only 2 is correct. The Ministry cited 8.19 crore treatments worth ₹1.26 lakh crore; out-of-pocket expenditure fell from 62% to 38%, not 48%.

Centre operationalises 'Global Tariff and Trade Helpdesk' for exporters
Q53

Which body operates the 'Global Tariff and Trade Helpdesk' launched in April 2025?

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Correct answer: B — Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT)

Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT): the helpdesk is on the DGFT website under Services > DGFT Helpdesk Service.

Bose Institute study proposes a 'toxicity standard' for PM2.5 pollution over Kolkata
Q54 Advanced

According to the Bose Institute study on Kolkata, the toxicity of PM2.5 rises sharply above roughly what concentration?

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Correct answer: C — 70 µg/m³

70 µg/m³, which the researchers proposed as a 'toxicity standard'.

Q55 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP): 1. It targets a 40% reduction in particulate matter by 2030 compared with 2017. 2. It covers 102 non-attainment cities. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2

Neither is correct. NCAP targets a 40% cut in particulate pollution by 2026 (not 2030) compared with 2017, in 131 (not 102) non-attainment cities.

Index of Industrial Production grows 2.9% in February 2025
Q56

What was India's IIP growth in February 2025 according to the quick estimate released on 11 April 2025?

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Correct answer: B — 2.9%

2.9%; 5.0% was January's growth, and 1.6% and 3.6% were the mining and electricity growth rates for February.

Q57 Advanced

Which sector recorded the highest growth in the IIP for February 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Electricity

Electricity grew 3.6%, ahead of manufacturing (2.9%) and mining (1.6%).

Q58 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Index of Industrial Production (IIP): 1. Its current base year is 2004-05. 2. Quick estimates are released with a lag of six weeks. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 2 only

Only 2 is correct. The IIP's current base year is 2011-12, not 2004-05; MoSPI releases quick estimates on the 12th of every month with a six-week lag.

Fourth India–US Exercise Tiger Triumph culminates with Distinguished Visitors' Day at Kakinada
Q59

Exercise Tiger Triumph 2025, which culminated at Kakinada on 11 April 2025, is a tri-service exercise between India and which country?

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Correct answer: D — United States

United States: it is a bilateral India–US tri-service HADR amphibious exercise.

Q60 Advanced

Where was the harbour phase of Exercise Tiger Triumph 2025 held from 1 to 7 April?

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Correct answer: A — Visakhapatnam

Visakhapatnam hosted the harbour phase; the exercise culminated with the Distinguished Visitors' Day at Kakinada.

Q61 Advanced

Consider the following statements about Exercise Tiger Triumph: 1. It was first held in 2019. 2. The 2025 edition was its third edition. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only 1 is correct. Tiger Triumph was first held in 2019, and the Defence Ministry called the 2025 exercise the fourth edition, not the third.

I&B Ministry and Maharashtra sign MoU for Indian Institute of Creative Technologies in Mumbai
Q62

The Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT), for which an MoU was signed on 11 April 2025, will be located in which city?

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Correct answer: D — Mumbai

Mumbai, at Dadasaheb Phalke Film City, Goregaon.

Q63 Advanced

The Indian Institute of Creative Technologies is meant mainly for which sector?

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Correct answer: A — AVGC-XR (animation, visual effects, gaming, comics and extended reality)

AVGC-XR (animation, visual effects, gaming, comics and extended reality) is the sector the IICT will serve.

First edition of Naval Commanders' Conference 2025 concludes
Q64

The first phase of the Naval Commanders' Conference 2025, presided over by Rajnath Singh, was held at which naval base?

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Correct answer: D — Karwar

Karwar, where IOS SAGAR was flagged off and Project Seabird facilities were inaugurated; the second phase was in New Delhi.

Q65 Advanced

Under which project were nine marine piers and eight residential buildings inaugurated at Karwar during the Naval Commanders' Conference 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Project Seabird

Project Seabird, the infrastructure project at the Karwar naval base.

Nominations for Padma Awards 2026 open till 31 July 2025
Q66

What is the last date for nominations for the Padma Awards 2026?

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Correct answer: C — 31 July 2025

31 July 2025; nominations opened on 15 March 2025.

Q67 Advanced

On which portal are nominations for the Padma Awards accepted?

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Correct answer: B — Rashtriya Puraskar Portal

Rashtriya Puraskar Portal (awards.gov.in); nominations are accepted only online.

NITI Aayog launches report on India's automotive industry in global value chains
Q68 Advanced

NITI Aayog's April 2025 automotive report sets what target for India's auto component production by 2030?

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Correct answer: C — US$145 billion

US$145 billion by 2030, along with raising India's GVC share from 3% to 8%.

Q69

According to NITI Aayog's April 2025 report, what is India's rank among the world's vehicle producers?

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Correct answer: C — Fourth

Fourth: India produces about 6 million vehicles out of about 94 million globally.

Q70 Advanced

Consider the following statements about NITI Aayog's report 'Automotive Industry: Powering India's Participation in Global Value Chains': 1. It was launched by NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Suman Bery. 2. It aims to raise India's share in global auto component value chain trade from 3% to 8%. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct. Suman Bery launched the report, which targets an increase in India's GVC share from 3% to 8%.

India hosts 8th Joint Committee meeting on ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement
Q71 Advanced

The ASEAN co-chair of the 8th AITIGA Joint Committee meeting held in New Delhi in April 2025 was from which country?

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Correct answer: D — Malaysia

Malaysia: Dr Sugumari S. Shanmugam co-chaired with India's Additional Secretary Rajesh Agrawal.

Q72

In the acronym AITIGA, what does 'TIG' stand for?

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Correct answer: A — Trade in Goods

Trade in Goods: AITIGA is the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement.

India adds record 29.52 GW of renewable energy capacity in FY 2024-25; total reaches 220.10 GW
Q73

How much renewable energy capacity did India add in FY 2024-25, according to MNRE?

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Correct answer: C — 29.52 GW

29.52 GW, a record; 23.83 GW of it was solar, and 50.04 GW is the total wind capacity.

Q74

What was India's total installed renewable energy capacity as of 31 March 2025?

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Correct answer: B — 220.10 GW

220.10 GW, up from 198.75 GW a year earlier; 105.65 GW is the solar share.

Q75 Advanced

Consider the following statements about India's solar capacity as of 31 March 2025: 1. Total installed solar capacity crossed 100 GW. 2. Rooftop solar accounted for more than half of the total solar capacity. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only 1 is correct. Total solar capacity was 105.65 GW, but rooftop solar was 17.02 GW; ground-mounted installations made up 81.01 GW.

Q76 Advanced

What was India's total installed wind energy capacity at the end of FY 2024-25?

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Correct answer: C — 50.04 GW

50.04 GW, after 4.15 GW was added during the year; 11.58 GW is bioenergy capacity.

Tahawwur Rana extradited from the US, arrested by NIA on arrival in Delhi
Q77

From which country was Tahawwur Hussain Rana, an accused in the 26/11 Mumbai attacks case, extradited to India in April 2025?

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Correct answer: D — United States

United States: the US Marshals Service surrendered him to Indian authorities on 9 April 2025.

Q78

Which Indian agency formally arrested Tahawwur Rana on his arrival in New Delhi on 10 April 2025?

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Correct answer: D — National Investigation Agency

National Investigation Agency (NIA); NIA and NSG teams escorted him from Los Angeles.

Q79 Advanced

Consider the following statements about Tahawwur Rana's extradition: 1. A US magistrate judge certified his extradition to India on 16 May 2023. 2. He is an Indian citizen. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only 1 is correct. His extradition was certified on 16 May 2023 in the Central District of California; he is a Canadian citizen of Pakistani origin.

Q80 Advanced

Tahawwur Rana's extradition to India in April 2025 followed proceedings initiated under which instrument?

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Correct answer: A — India-US Extradition Treaty

India-US Extradition Treaty: the NIA said he was held in US judicial custody pursuant to proceedings initiated under it.

Material cost under PM POSHAN raised by 9.50% from 1 May 2025
Q81

By what percentage was the 'material cost' under PM POSHAN raised with effect from 1 May 2025?

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Correct answer: B — 9.50%

9.50%, at an additional Central cost of about ₹954 crore in 2025-26.

Q82 Advanced

What is the revised per-student, per-day material cost for Bal Vatika and primary classes under PM POSHAN from 1 May 2025?

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Correct answer: B — ₹6.78

₹6.78, up from ₹6.19; upper primary rises from ₹9.29 to ₹10.17.

Q83 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the PM POSHAN material cost revision of April 2025: 1. It is based on the Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW). 2. The revised rates are minimum mandatory rates, and states/UTs may contribute more. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 2 only

Only 2 is correct. The revision is based on the Consumer Price Index for Rural Labourers (CPI-RL) compiled by the Labour Bureau, not CPI-IW; the rates are minimum mandatory rates.

Q84 Advanced

About how many students in how many schools are covered by PM POSHAN, as stated by the Ministry of Education in April 2025?

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Correct answer: C — 11.20 crore students in 10.36 lakh schools

11.20 crore students in 10.36 lakh government and government-aided schools.

ISSF World Cup Buenos Aires: India finish second with eight medals
Q85

Where did India finish in the medal table of the ISSF World Cup in Buenos Aires that ended on 10 April 2025?

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Correct answer: B — Second

Second, with 8 medals (4 gold, 2 silver, 2 bronze), behind China.

Q86 Advanced

Which Indian shooter won the women's 10m air pistol gold at the ISSF World Cup in Buenos Aires in April 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Suruchi Inder Singh

Suruchi Inder Singh won the gold; Esha Singh won silver in the women's 25m pistol.

Q87 Advanced

Consider the following statements about India at the ISSF World Cup, Buenos Aires 2025: 1. Sift Kaur Samra won gold in the women's 50m rifle 3 positions. 2. India won gold in the 10m air pistol mixed team event. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only 1 is correct. Sift Kaur Samra won the women's 50m rifle 3 positions gold; in the 10m air pistol mixed team, Suruchi Inder Singh and Saurabh Chaudhary won bronze, and China won gold.