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Maharashtra State Police Current Affairs Quiz — All time

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Amit Shah hands PMAY-G (Phase-2) sanction letters to 20 lakh beneficiaries in Pune; Maharashtra releases first instalment to 10 lakh
Q1

To how many PMAY-Gramin (Phase-2) beneficiaries did Amit Shah distribute sanction letters in Pune on 22 February 2025?

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Correct answer: D — 20 lakh

Sanction letters were given to 20 lakh beneficiaries, and 10 lakh received the first instalment.

Q2 Advanced

According to Amit Shah at the Pune event, which state received the highest number of houses under PMAY-G Phase-2?

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Correct answer: D — Maharashtra

Shah said Maharashtra had been allotted the highest number of houses under Phase-2 of the scheme.

PM Modi inaugurates 98th Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan in New Delhi; Dr Tara Bhawalkar presides
Q3

Who presided over the 98th Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan held in New Delhi in February 2025?

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Correct answer: B — Dr Tara Bhawalkar

Folklorist Dr Tara Bhawalkar was the president of the 98th Sammelan, which PM Modi inaugurated on 21 February 2025.

Q4 Advanced

In which year was the first Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan held, as recalled by the PM in February 2025?

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Correct answer: C — 1878

The PM said the Sammelan, from its first edition in 1878, had witnessed 147 years of India's journey.

Q5 Advanced

While inaugurating the 98th Marathi Sahitya Sammelan, the PM noted that the nation was marking the 300th birth anniversary of:

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Correct answer: A — Punyashlok Ahilyabai Holkar

The PM said the Sammelan coincided with the 300th birth anniversary of Punyashlok Ahilyabai Holkar, the 350th anniversary of Shivaji Maharaj's coronation and 75 years of the Constitution.

Q6 Advanced

Which organisation hosted the 98th Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan in Delhi under the Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Sahitya Mahamandal?

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Correct answer: B — Sarhad, Pune

The Sammelan's official site states it was organised by Sarhad, Pune, under the Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Sahitya Mahamandal, at Talkatora Stadium from 21 to 23 February 2025.

Shivaji Jayanti: Mandaviya and Fadnavis lead 'Jai Shivaji Jai Bharat' Padyatra in Pune on 395th birth anniversary
Q7

Which Jayanti of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was marked on 19 February 2025?

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Correct answer: A — 395th

The padyatra in Pune marked the 395th Jayanti of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.

Q8 Advanced

What was the name of the padyatra led by Mansukh Mandaviya and Devendra Fadnavis in Pune on Shivaji Jayanti 2025?

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Correct answer: B — Jai Shivaji Jai Bharat

The 'Jai Shivaji Jai Bharat' Padyatra in Pune was joined by over 20,000 MY Bharat volunteers.

Nirmala Sitharaman launches Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme for MSMEs in Mumbai; first Sachal Aaykar Seva Kendra opened
Q9

In which city did Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launch the Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme for MSMEs on 17 February 2025?

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Correct answer: C — Mumbai

Nirmala Sitharaman launched MCGS-MSME at the post-budget stakeholders' interaction in Mumbai.

Q10 Advanced

What did the Finance Minister virtually inaugurate at Navy Nagar, Colaba, alongside the MCGS-MSME launch on 17 February 2025?

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Correct answer: D — The first Sachal Aaykar Seva Kendra

She virtually inaugurated the first Sachal Aaykar Seva Kendra in Mumbai, to operate at Navy Nagar, Colaba, for digital services, grievance help and tax awareness.

Maharashtra Cabinet approves ₹2,599 crore Deharji project cost, Janai-Shirsai pipelines
Q11

The Deharji Medium Irrigation Project, whose revised cost of ₹2,599.15 crore the Maharashtra Cabinet approved on 11 February 2025, is in which district?

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Correct answer: C — Palghar

The project is in Vikramgad taluka of Palghar district, and part of its water is reserved for drinking water in Vasai-Virar.

Q12 Advanced

Which body will bear the escalated cost of the Deharji project approved by the Maharashtra Cabinet in February 2025?

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Correct answer: D — MMRDA

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) will bear the escalated cost of the dam project.

Q13 Advanced

The Janai-Shirsai Lift Irrigation Scheme, whose canals the Maharashtra Cabinet decided in February 2025 to convert into closed pipelines, serves talukas of which district?

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Correct answer: A — Pune

The scheme serves the drought-prone Daund, Baramati and Purandar talukas of Pune district.

Abhishek Sharma's 135 powers India to 150-run win over England in fifth T20I; India take series 4–1
Q14

By what margin did India beat England in the fifth T20I at the Wankhede Stadium on 2 February 2025?

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Correct answer: B — 150 runs

India made 247 for 9 and bowled England out for 97 in 10.3 overs to win by 150 runs and take the series 4–1.

Q15 Advanced

Abhishek Sharma's 135 against England on 2 February 2025 became the highest T20I score by an India batter, surpassing the record of:

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Correct answer: D — Shubman Gill

Abhishek's 135 off 54 balls is the highest individual T20I score for India, surpassing Shubman Gill's 126.

Q16 Advanced

Where was the fifth T20I between India and England, in which Abhishek Sharma scored 135, played on 2 February 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

The fifth and final T20I was played at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, where India won by 150 runs.

Centre sends seven-member expert team to Pune over Guillain-Barré Syndrome cases
Q17

A central expert team was sent to which city in January 2025 after a spurt in Guillain-Barré Syndrome cases?

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Correct answer: D — Pune

PIB 2096793: the Union Health Ministry deputed a team to Pune, Maharashtra.

Q18 Advanced

Which of the following institutions was NOT listed as contributing experts to the central GBS team sent to Pune?

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Correct answer: C — AIIMS Jodhpur

PIB 2096793: the seven experts came from NCDC Delhi, NIMHANS Bengaluru, the Regional Office of Health & FW and NIV Pune; AIIMS Jodhpur was not listed.

Amit Shah inaugurates International Year of Cooperatives 2025 function in Mumbai; opens NUCFDC corporate office
Q19 Advanced

NUCFDC, whose corporate office was inaugurated in Mumbai on 24 January 2025, is the umbrella organisation for which institutions?

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Correct answer: B — Urban cooperative banks

PIB 2095982: the National Urban Cooperative Finance and Development Corporation is the umbrella organisation for urban cooperative banks.

Q20

How many urban cooperative banks does India have, according to the Cooperation Minister on 24 January 2025?

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Correct answer: C — 1,465

PIB 2095982: India has 1,465 urban cooperative banks, nearly half in Gujarat and Maharashtra, and 49 scheduled cooperative banks.

Maharashtra signs 54 MoUs worth ₹15.70 lakh crore at Davos, Reliance deal largest
Q21 Advanced

With which company did Maharashtra sign its largest MoU, worth ₹3,05,000 crore, at Davos in January 2025?

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Correct answer: C — Reliance Industries

ET (citing CMO Maharashtra): the largest MoU was with Reliance Industries, worth ₹3,05,000 crore.

Q22

How many MoUs worth ₹15.70 lakh crore had Maharashtra signed at Davos by 22 January 2025?

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Correct answer: A — 54

ET: Maharashtra had signed 54 MoUs worth ₹15.70 lakh crore over two days, the government stated on 22 January.

JNPA crosses 10 million TEU capacity; ₹2,000 crore projects launched at Jawaharlal Nehru Port
Q23 Advanced

How many TEUs did Jawaharlal Nehru Port handle in 2024, its highest ever?

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Correct answer: B — 7.05 million TEUs

PIB 2094901: in 2024 the port handled its highest ever container volume of 7.05 million TEUs.

Q24 Advanced

How much capacity did the second phase of the Bharat Mumbai Container Terminal add to JNPA in January 2025?

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Correct answer: D — 2.4 million TEUs

PIB 2094901: commissioning of BMCT Phase 2 in January 2025 added 2.4 million TEUs to JNPA's capacity.

Q25

Which port became India's largest by crossing 10 million TEUs of capacity in January 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Jawaharlal Nehru Port, Mumbai

PIB 2094901: JNPA became India's largest port by crossing 10+ million TEUs capacity in January 2025.

Jitendra Singh inaugurates India's first-of-its-kind CSIR Innovation Complex in Mumbai
Q26

India's first-of-its-kind CSIR Innovation Complex, inaugurated on 17 January 2025, is located in which city?

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Correct answer: C — Mumbai

PIB (S&T): Jitendra Singh inaugurated India's first-of-its-kind CSIR Innovation Complex in Mumbai through virtual mode on 17 January.

Q27 Advanced

How many ready-to-move incubation labs does the CSIR Innovation Complex, Mumbai have?

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Correct answer: D — 24

PIB: the complex is spread over nine floors and equipped with 24 ready-to-move incubation labs.

77th Army Day: Rajnath Singh addresses 'Gaurav Gatha' in Pune
Q28

Which edition of Army Day was observed on 15 January 2025?

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Correct answer: D — 77th

PIB: CDS greeted the Indian Army on the 77th Army Day on 15 January 2025.

Q29 Advanced

In which city was the 'Gaurav Gatha' event of the 77th Army Day celebrations held, addressed by Rajnath Singh?

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Correct answer: D — Pune

PIB: 'Gaurav Gatha' was organised in Pune on 15 January 2025 as part of the 77th Army Day celebrations.

Q30 Advanced

According to Rajnath Singh on Army Day 2025, India's defence exports crossed which record figure?

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Correct answer: B — ₹21,000 crore

PIB: Defence exports, around ₹2,000 crore a decade ago, crossed a record ₹21,000 crore; ₹1.27 lakh crore was domestic production.

PM dedicates INS Surat, INS Nilgiri and INS Vaghsheer to the nation
Q31 Advanced

Which three naval combatants were commissioned together at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai on 15 January 2025?

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Correct answer: B — INS Surat, INS Nilgiri and INS Vaghsheer

PIB (MoD): PM dedicated INS Surat, INS Nilgiri and INS Vaghsheer to the nation in Mumbai on 15 January 2025.

Q32 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the vessels commissioned on 15 January 2025: 1. INS Nilgiri is dedicated to the maritime prowess of the Chola dynasty. 2. INS Vaghsheer is the sixth submarine of the P75 class. 3. INS Surat is a submarine. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 and 2 only

INS Surat is a destroyer; Nilgiri (Chola dynasty) and Vaghsheer (sixth P75) are correctly described.

Q33 Advanced

INS Nilgiri, commissioned on 15 January 2025, is the lead ship of which project?

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Correct answer: C — Project P17A

PIB (SAIL release): INS Nilgiri is the indigenous lead ship of the Nilgiri-class Project P17A frigates built by MDL.

Q34 Advanced

How much special steel did SAIL supply for INS Nilgiri?

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Correct answer: C — 4,000 tonnes

PIB: SAIL supplied the entire 4,000 tonnes of special steel (DMR 249A HR sheets and plates) for INS Nilgiri.

Sixth Scorpene submarine Vaghsheer delivered to Indian Navy
Q35 Advanced

Vaghsheer, delivered to the Indian Navy on 9 January 2025, is which submarine of the Project 75 class?

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Correct answer: D — Sixth

PIB (Defence): Vaghsheer is the sixth submarine of the Project 75 class.

Q36 Advanced

The Project 75 submarines, including Vaghsheer, were built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders in collaboration with which company?

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Correct answer: A — Naval Group, France

PIB (Defence): the submarine was constructed by MDL, Mumbai, in collaboration with Naval Group, France.

Q37 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the submarine Vaghsheer: 1. It was launched in April 2022. 2. It began sea trials in December 2023. 3. It was delivered to the Navy before completing its sea trials. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only

PIB (Defence): launched in April 2022, sea trials from December 2023, delivered on 9 January 2025 after successful completion of mandatory sea trials.

Nuclear scientist Rajagopala Chidambaram, former AEC Chairman and PSA, passes away
Q38 Advanced

During which period did Rajagopala Chidambaram serve as Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission and Secretary, DAE?

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Correct answer: B — 1993–2000

DAE: he was Chairman, AEC and Secretary, DAE from 1993 to 2000; Director, BARC 1990–1993; PSA 2001–2018.

Q39 Advanced

Rajagopala Chidambaram, who died on 4 January 2025, chaired which international body's Board of Governors during 1994–1995?

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Correct answer: C — International Atomic Energy Agency

DAE: he was Chairman of the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (1994–1995).

Q40 Advanced

Consider the following statements about Rajagopala Chidambaram: 1. He played an integral role in India's first nuclear test in 1974. 2. He led the DAE team during the Pokhran-II tests in 1998. 3. He received the Padma Vibhushan in 1999. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3

DAE: all three are stated – integral role in 1974, led the DAE team in Pokhran-II (1998), Padma Shri 1975 and Padma Vibhushan 1999.

11 Maoists including senior cadre Tarakka surrender in Gadchiroli; CM opens Gatta–Gardewada–Wangeturi road
Q41 Advanced

Which senior Maoist cadre was among the 11 who surrendered in Gadchiroli on 1 January 2025?

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Correct answer: B — Vimla Chandra Sidam alias Tarakka

The Hindu; Indian Express: 11 Maoists, including senior cadre Vimla Chandra Sidam alias Tarakka, surrendered in the presence of CM Devendra Fadnavis.

Q42 Advanced

What was the length of the Gatta–Gardewada–Wangeturi road inaugurated by Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis in Gadchiroli on 1 January 2025?

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Correct answer: C — 32 km

The Hindu; Indian Express: the CM inaugurated the 32-km Gatta–Gardewada–Wangeturi road and MSRTC bus services on the Wangeturi–Gardewada–Gatta–Aheri route.

MoD signs ₹2,867 crore contracts for DRDO-AIP plug and heavy-weight torpedo integration on Kalvari-class submarines
Q43

With which company did the Ministry of Defence sign a contract of about ₹1,990 crore on 30 December 2024 for construction of the Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) plug for the DRDO-AIP system?

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Correct answer: A — Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited

PIB (Defence): the ~₹1,990 crore AIP plug contract was signed with Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited, Mumbai.

Q44 Advanced

The ₹877 crore contract signed with Naval Group, France, on 30 December 2024 is for integrating the Electronic Heavy Weight Torpedo on which class of Indian Navy submarines?

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Correct answer: D — Kalvari class

PIB (Defence): the Naval Group contract covers integration of the DRDO-developed EHWT on the Kalvari-class submarines.

Q45 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the submarine contracts signed by the Ministry of Defence on 30 December 2024: 1. The two contracts together were worth about ₹2,867 crore. 2. The AIP technology is being indigenously developed by DRDO. 3. The torpedo integration contract was the larger of the two, at about ₹1,990 crore. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Correct answer: D — 1 and 2 only

PIB (Defence): the contracts total about ₹2,867 crore and the AIP technology is being developed by DRDO; the EHWT contract was about ₹877 crore while the AIP plug contract was about ₹1,990 crore, so statement 3 is wrong.

Haryana Steelers win maiden Pro Kabaddi League title, beating Patna Pirates 32-23 in Season 11 final
Q46

Which team won the Pro Kabaddi League Season 11 title on 29 December 2024?

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Correct answer: B — Haryana Steelers

PKL/Indian Express/Sportstar: Haryana Steelers beat Patna Pirates 32-23 in the final to win their first PKL title.

Q47 Advanced

In which city was the Pro Kabaddi League Season 11 final played?

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Correct answer: D — Pune

PKL/Sportstar: the final was played at the Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex, Balewadi, Pune.

Q48 Advanced

Who was the top scorer for Haryana Steelers, with 9 points, in the PKL Season 11 final?

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Correct answer: A — Shivam Patare

PKL/Indian Express: Shivam Patare scored 9 points, Mohammadreza Shadloui 7 and Vinay 6.

Q49 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the PKL Season 11 final: 1. It was Haryana Steelers' first Pro Kabaddi League title. 2. Haryana Steelers won by a score of 32-23. 3. Runners-up Patna Pirates received ₹3 crore in prize money. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Correct answer: C — 1 and 2 only

PKL/Indian Express: it was Haryana's first title and they won 32-23; the champions received ₹3 crore while runners-up Patna Pirates received ₹1.8 crore, so statement 3 is wrong.

IIM Bangalore study under Smart Cities Mission: 9,433 smart classrooms in 71 cities; Nagpur crime down 14%
Q50

Which institution carried out the Smart Cities Mission impact studies on smart classrooms and urban safety released on 27 December 2024?

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Correct answer: A — IIM Bangalore

PIB (MoHUA): the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore carried out two studies under the SAAR (Sameeksha) series of the Smart Cities Mission.

Q51 Advanced

According to the IIM Bangalore study released in December 2024, how many smart classrooms were developed by 71 smart cities in government schools?

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Correct answer: C — 9,433

PIB (MoHUA): 71 cities developed 9,433 smart classrooms in 2,398 government schools; 7,809 is the seating capacity of digital libraries in 41 cities.

Q52 Advanced

Which city reported a 14% decline in overall crime after surveillance measures, as per the IIM Bangalore Smart Cities study of December 2024?

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Correct answer: B — Nagpur

PIB (MoHUA): Nagpur reported a 14% decline in overall crime rates after the implementation of surveillance measures, says the IIM Bangalore study.

National Consumer Day 2024: theme 'Virtual Hearings & Digital Access to Consumer Justice'; Jagriti app, NCH 2.0 launched
Q53

What was the theme of National Consumer Day 2024, observed on 24 December 2024?

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Correct answer: C — Virtual Hearings & Digital Access to Consumer Justice

PIB (Consumer Affairs): the theme for National Consumer Day 2024 was 'Virtual Hearings & Digital Access to Consumer Justice'.

Q54 Advanced

On National Consumer Day 2024, a voluntary Safety Pledge for consumer safety was signed by how many major e-commerce platforms?

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Correct answer: A — 13

PIB (Consumer Affairs): the Safety Pledge, a voluntary commitment for ensuring consumer safety, was signed by 13 major e-commerce platforms.

Q55 Advanced

On National Consumer Day 2024, an Organic Food Testing Laboratory was inaugurated at the National Test House in which city?

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Correct answer: B — Guwahati

PIB (Consumer Affairs): the Minister inaugurated the Organic Food Testing Laboratory at National Test House, Guwahati, and a Low Voltage Switch Gear Testing Facility at National Test House, Mumbai.

Maharashtra CM Fadnavis launches solar projects under Mukhyamantri Saur Krishi Vahini Yojana 2.0
Q56

Under which scheme did Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis inaugurate solar projects at Umbartha and Narangwadi on 24 December 2024?

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Correct answer: A — Mukhyamantri Saur Krishi Vahini Yojana 2.0

The Hindu/TOI/IANS: the projects were inaugurated under the Mukhyamantri Saur Krishi Vahini Yojana 2.0, the Chief Minister's solar agriculture feeder scheme.

Q57 Advanced

Umbartha village, where a solar project was inaugurated under Maharashtra's solar agriculture feeder scheme on 24 December 2024, is in which district?

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Correct answer: C — Washim

The Hindu/TOI/IANS: the projects were at Umbartha in Washim district and Narangwadi in Dharashiv district.

Q58 Advanced

According to Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis on 24 December 2024, how much electricity does the State currently supply to farmers?

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Correct answer: B — 16,000 MW

The Hindu/TOI: Fadnavis said the State currently supplies 16,000 MW of electricity to farmers and these feeders are to be shifted to solar energy in phases.

Shyam Benegal, pioneer of India's parallel cinema, dies in Mumbai at 90
Q59

Filmmaker Shyam Benegal, who died on 23 December 2024, is best known as a pioneer of which movement in Indian cinema?

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Correct answer: A — Parallel cinema

The New Indian Express and The Hindu: Shyam Benegal heralded the 'parallel movement' in Hindi cinema in the 1970s and 1980s with films such as Ankur, Mandi and Manthan.

Q60 Advanced

Shyam Benegal's film Manthan, restored and screened at Cannes in 2024, was based on the milk cooperative movement of which place?

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Correct answer: C — Anand, Gujarat

The New Indian Express and The Hindu: Manthan was based on the milk cooperative movement in Anand, Gujarat, and its restored version was shown at the Cannes Film Festival in 2024.

Q61 Advanced

Shyam Benegal's last film, released in 2023, was a biopic of which leader?

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Correct answer: D — Sheikh Mujibur Rahman

The New Indian Express and The Hindu: Benegal's most recent work was Mujib: The Making of a Nation (2023), a biopic of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. A film on Noor Inayat Khan remained unmade.

Association of NPS Intermediaries launched in Mumbai; PFRDA Chairperson unveils logo
Q62

Where was the Association of NPS Intermediaries (ANI) launched on 21 December 2024?

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Correct answer: C — Insurance Institute of India, Mumbai

PIB (Finance Ministry): ANI was officially launched at a conference titled 'Securing Tomorrow, With Pension' held at the Insurance Institute of India, Mumbai.

Q63 Advanced

According to the PFRDA Chairperson at the ANI launch (December 2024), the combined assets under management of NPS and APY exceed:

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Correct answer: B — ₹13.8 lakh crore

PIB (Finance Ministry): Deepak Mohanty stated that with AUM exceeding ₹13.8 lakh crore, NPS and APY have a total subscriber base of 8 crore.

Q64 Advanced

Who unveiled the logo of the Association of NPS Intermediaries at its launch?

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Correct answer: D — PFRDA Chairperson Deepak Mohanty

PIB (Finance Ministry): on the occasion, the association's logo was unveiled by the Chairperson of PFRDA, Dr. Deepak Mohanty.

Gadkari inaugurates India's first bio-bitumen-based National Highway stretch on NH-44 at Mansar, Nagpur
Q65

India's first bio-bitumen-based National Highway stretch, inaugurated in December 2024, is on NH-44 at:

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Correct answer: B — Mansar, Nagpur (Maharashtra)

Mathrubhumi (ANI) and CNBC-TV18: Nitin Gadkari inaugurated India's first bio-bitumen-based National Highway stretch on NH-44 at Mansar, Nagpur, Maharashtra (the Nagpur–Mansar bypass).

Q66 Advanced

The bio-bitumen used on the Nagpur–Mansar stretch of NH-44 is based on which natural polymer?

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Correct answer: D — Lignin

Mathrubhumi (ANI) and CNBC-TV18: the stretch was developed using lignin-based bio-bitumen technology by Praj Industries with CSIR-CRRI, NHAI and Oriental.

Q67 Advanced

Reports on the bio-bitumen highway stretch said imports account for roughly what share of India's bitumen supply?

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Correct answer: C — 50%

Mathrubhumi (ANI) and CNBC-TV18: lignin bio-bitumen aims to reduce India's dependence on imports, which constitute about 50% of the total bitumen supply.

Destroyer Surat, last of Project 15B, and frigate Nilgiri, first of Project 17A, delivered to Indian Navy
Q68

The destroyer Surat, delivered to the Indian Navy on 20 December 2024, is the fourth and final ship of which project?

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Correct answer: B — Project 15B

PIB (Defence): Yard 12707 Surat is the fourth and final Project 15B stealth guided missile destroyer, following Visakhapatnam, Mormugao and Imphal.

Q69 Advanced

Which propulsion arrangement powers the destroyer Surat?

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Correct answer: D — COGAG (Combined Gas and Gas) with four gas turbines

PIB (Defence): Surat is powered by a Combined Gas and Gas (COGAG) propulsion set comprising four gas turbines, and exceeded 30 knots during sea trials.

Q70 Advanced

The Project 17A frigate Nilgiri is a follow-on of which class of frigates already in service?

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Correct answer: A — Shivalik class (Project 17)

PIB (Defence): Yard 12651 Nilgiri, the first Project 17A stealth frigate, is a follow-on of the Shivalik class (Project 17) frigates active in service.

Q71 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the warships delivered to the Indian Navy on 20 December 2024: 1. Surat has a displacement of 7,400 tonnes. 2. Surat is poised to be the Indian Navy's first AI-enabled warship. 3. The seven Project 17A frigates are being built at MDL, Mumbai and Cochin Shipyard, Kochi. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Correct answer: C — 1 and 2 only

PIB (Defence): statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is wrong because the seven P17A frigates are under construction at MDL, Mumbai and GRSE, Kolkata.

India and ADB sign $42 million loan for Maharashtra coastal protection project
Q72

India and the ADB signed a $42 million loan on 19 December 2024 for a coastal protection project in which state?

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Correct answer: B — Maharashtra

PIB (Finance): the $42 million loan is for the Maharashtra Sustainable Climate-Resilient Coastal Protection and Management Project.

Q73 Advanced

What was the amount of the ADB loan signed for the Maharashtra Sustainable Climate-Resilient Coastal Protection and Management Project in December 2024?

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Correct answer: D — $42 million

PIB (Finance): the Government of India and ADB signed a $42 million loan for the project on 19 December 2024.

Q74 Advanced

Which of the following is described by ADB as a flexible nature-based solution against coastal erosion under the Maharashtra coastal protection project?

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Correct answer: A — Beach and dune nourishment

PIB (Finance): ADB's Mio Oka said the project uses hybrid approaches such as offshore reefs and rock protection works, along with flexible nature-based solutions like beach and dune nourishment.

Plate cutting held in Mumbai for first of 14 Fast Patrol Vessels and first of 6 NGOPVs for Coast Guard
Q75

For which force are Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders building 14 Fast Patrol Vessels and six Next-Gen Offshore Patrol Vessels?

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Correct answer: B — Indian Coast Guard

PIB (Defence): the plate cutting on 19 December 2024 was for the first of 14 FPVs and the first of six NGOPVs being constructed by MDL for the Indian Coast Guard.

Q76 Advanced

What is the value of the contract awarded to MDL for building the Fast Patrol Vessels and NGOPVs for the Coast Guard?

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Correct answer: C — ₹2,684 crore

PIB (Defence): MDL was awarded a ₹2,684 crore contract under the 'Buy (Indian-IDDM)' category to build these vessels.

Q77 Advanced

Under which procurement category was MDL's contract for the Coast Guard's FPVs and NGOPVs awarded?

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Correct answer: A — Buy (Indian-IDDM)

PIB (Defence): the ₹2,684 crore contract was awarded under the 'Buy (Indian-IDDM)' category, i.e. indigenously designed, developed and manufactured.

39 ministers sworn in at Raj Bhavan, Nagpur, in first expansion of Fadnavis-led Maharashtra ministry
Q78

How many ministers took oath at Raj Bhavan, Nagpur, on 15 December 2024 in the first expansion of the Fadnavis-led Maharashtra ministry?

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Correct answer: C — 39

Governor C P Radhakrishnan administered the oath to 39 ministers, 33 of Cabinet rank and six ministers of state, taking the ministry's strength to 42.

Q79 Advanced

The Maharashtra cabinet swearing-in at Raj Bhavan, Nagpur, on 15 December 2024 was the first there in 33 years. The previous one was held in which year?

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Correct answer: B — 1991

The last swearing-in at Raj Bhavan in Nagpur, the State's second capital, was during the Sudhakarrao Naik government in 1991.

MoD signs ₹13,500 crore contract with HAL for 12 Su-30MKI aircraft
Q80 Advanced

What is the indigenous content of the 12 Su-30MKI aircraft contracted from HAL on 12 December 2024?

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Correct answer: B — 62.6%

PIB (Defence): the aircraft would have an indigenous content of 62.6%, enhanced due to indigenisation of many components.

Q81 Advanced

The 12 Su-30MKI aircraft ordered in December 2024 will be manufactured at which HAL division?

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Correct answer: C — Nasik

PIB (Defence): these aircraft would be manufactured at the Nasik division of HAL.

Coal Ministry issues awards under ₹8,500 crore coal gasification scheme
Q82 Advanced

The Coal Gasification Incentive Scheme supports India's goal of achieving 100 million tonnes of coal gasification by which year?

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Correct answer: A — 2030

PIB (Coal): the Coal Gasification Incentive Scheme is integral to India's goal of achieving 100 million tonnes of coal gasification by 2030.

Q83 Advanced

Bharat Coal Gasification and Chemicals Limited (a CIL-BHEL joint venture), awarded ₹1,350 crore under the coal gasification scheme in December 2024, is setting up its ammonium nitrate project in which state?

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Correct answer: D — Odisha

PIB (Coal): BCGCL, a CIL-BHEL joint venture, was awarded ₹1,350 crore for its coal gasification project at Lakhanpur, Odisha, to produce 0.66 MMTPA of ammonium nitrate. The West Bengal and Maharashtra awards were coal-to-SNG and coal-to-ethanol projects.