State PSC Current Affairs Quiz — All time
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India's cumulative exports (merchandise and services) during April–December 2024 were estimated at about:
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Correct answer: C — USD 602.64 billion
PIB (Commerce): April–December 2024 total exports were estimated at USD 602.64 billion, up 6.03%.
By what percentage did India's merchandise exports grow in April–December 2024 over the same period of 2023?
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Correct answer: A — 1.6%
PIB: Merchandise exports were USD 321.71 billion vs USD 316.65 billion, a growth of 1.6%.
Consider the following statements about India's trade data released on 15 January 2025: 1. Total exports in April–December 2024 grew by 6.03%. 2. Non-petroleum exports in December 2024 were USD 33.09 billion. 3. Merchandise exports in April–December 2024 declined over the previous year. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 and 2 only
Merchandise exports rose 1.6%, so statement 3 is wrong; 1 and 2 match the PIB release.
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.
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.
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.
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.
How many PMAY-G houses were allotted to families of Madhya Pradesh at the Vidisha event on 15 January 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 8.21 lakh
PIB: 8.21 lakh families received PMAY-G houses (8,21,190), to be built at ₹12,636 crore.
In which district of Madhya Pradesh did Shivraj Singh Chouhan hand over 8.21 lakh PMAY-G house allotments on 15 January 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Vidisha
PIB: the mega event began with Kanya Pujan in Vidisha, with CM Mohan Yadav present.
What is the total prize money of the Cyber Security Grand Challenge 2.0 launched by MeitY on 15 January 2025?
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Correct answer: D — ₹6.85 crore
PIB: CSGC 2.0 carries ₹6.85 crore, up from ₹3.2 crore in the first edition.
Which organisation is implementing the Cyber Security Grand Challenge 2.0?
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Correct answer: B — Data Security Council of India (DSCI)
PIB: CSGC 2.0 is being implemented by the Data Security Council of India.
Consider the following statements about the Cyber Security Grand Challenge 2.0: 1. Participants work on six problem statement areas. 2. The IPR of the product developed is owned by the startup. 3. Registration was open until 14 February 2025. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1, 2 and 3
PIB: six problem areas, IPR owned by the startup and registration from 15 January to 14 February 2025; all three are correct.
Under TRAI's draft tariff order of 15 January 2025, the broadband (FTTH) tariff for PDOs under PM-WANI should not exceed:
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Correct answer: C — Twice the retail FTTH tariff of corresponding capacity
PIB: TRAI proposed that the PDO tariff should not exceed twice the retail broadband (FTTH) tariff of corresponding capacity.
In the PM-WANI scheme, what does 'PDO' stand for?
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Correct answer: D — Public Data Office
PIB: PDOs are Public Data Offices that set up public Wi-Fi access points under PM-WANI.
What is the theme of Kashi Tamil Sangamam 3.0, announced on 15 January 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Sage Agasthyar
PIB: Dharmendra Pradhan said the theme of KTS 3.0 will be Sage Agasthyar.
Which institute hosts the registration portal of Kashi Tamil Sangamam 3.0?
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Correct answer: C — IIT Madras
PIB: the portal kashitamil.iitm.ac.in is hosted by IIT Madras.
Consider the following statements about Kashi Tamil Sangamam 3.0: 1. It will be held in Varanasi from 15 to 24 February 2025. 2. Registrations were open till 1 February 2025. 3. Participants will, for the first time, experience the Mahakumbh. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1, 2 and 3
PIB: all three statements match the Ministry of Education release of 15 January 2025.
Which two new Alliance Air routes from Imphal were flagged off on 15 January 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Imphal–Kolkata and Imphal–Guwahati
PIB: the new routes are Imphal–Kolkata and Imphal–Guwahati; Imphal–Dimapur got an additional flight.
The new Alliance Air flights from Imphal are operated with Viability Gap Funding (VGF) support from:
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Correct answer: A — The Manipur state government
PIB: the flights were made operational with VGF support from the state.
The ISKCON Sri Sri Radha Madanmohanji Temple inaugurated by PM Modi on 15 January 2025 is located in:
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Correct answer: B — Kharghar, Navi Mumbai
PIB (PMO): the temple is an ISKCON project in Kharghar, Navi Mumbai.
The garden being developed in the ISKCON temple complex at Navi Mumbai is inspired by:
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Correct answer: A — The 12 forests of Vrindavan
PIB: the PM noted that a garden inspired by the 12 forests of Vrindavan is being developed.
The foundation stone of a new Composite Regional Centre (CRC) building for Divyangjan was laid on 15 January 2025 at:
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Correct answer: D — Jamdoli, Jaipur
PIB: Dr Virendra Kumar laid the foundation stone of the CRC building in Jamdoli, Jaipur.
What is the estimated cost of the new CRC building at Jamdoli, Jaipur?
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Correct answer: B — ₹30 crore
PIB: the new CRC building will be constructed at an estimated cost of ₹30 crore.
On which festival was the first Amrit Snan of Maha Kumbh 2025 held on 14 January 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Makar Sankranti
PIB (Culture): the first Amrit Snan was held on Makar Sankranti, 14 January 2025.
Which traditional festival of Assam was celebrated at the Maha Kumbh for the first time in 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Bhogali Bihu
PIB: the first-ever celebration of Bhogali Bihu, Assam's traditional festival, was held at Maha Kumbh 2025.
According to the official figure, how many devotees had taken part in the first Amrit Snan of Maha Kumbh 2025 by 5:30 pm on 14 January 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Over 3.5 crore
PIB: by 5:30 pm, over 3.5 crore devotees participated, as shared by UP CM Yogi Adityanath.
Where were the 150th Foundation Day celebrations of the India Meteorological Department held on 14 January 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
PIB (PMO): PM participated in IMD's 150th Foundation Day celebrations at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
In which year was the India Meteorological Department established?
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Correct answer: C — 1875
PIB: IMD was set up on 15 January 1875; 1864 (Calcutta cyclone) and 1871 (monsoon failure) were among the events that led to it.
Consider the following statements about IMD's 150th Foundation Day on 14 January 2025: 1. A commemorative postage stamp and coin were unveiled. 2. The IMD Vision-2047 document was released. 3. IMD's Doppler Weather Radar network grew from 15 in 2014 to 39 in 2023. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
PIB (MoES): all three statements are correct.
Where is the headquarters of the National Turmeric Board, launched on 14 January 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Nizamabad
PIB: the headquarters of the Board has been set up at Nizamabad (Telangana, per The News Minute).
Who was announced as the first Chairperson of the National Turmeric Board?
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Correct answer: A — Palle Ganga Reddy
PIB: Piyush Goyal announced Palle Ganga Reddy as the first Chairperson.
Consider the following statements about turmeric, as stated at the launch of the National Turmeric Board: 1. India accounted for over 70% of global turmeric production. 2. Maharashtra and Telangana are the top two turmeric-growing states. 3. Lakadong turmeric is associated with Meghalaya. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 1, 2 and 3
PIB: all three statements are in the Ministry of Commerce release of 14 January 2025.
'Mission Mausam', launched on 14 January 2025, aims to make India a:
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Correct answer: D — Weather-ready and Climate-smart nation
PIB (MoES): Mission Mausam aims at transforming India into a 'Weather-ready and Climate-smart' nation.
On which occasion was 'Mission Mausam' launched by the Prime Minister?
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Correct answer: A — 150th Foundation Day of IMD
PIB (PMO): PM launched Mission Mausam at IMD's 150th Foundation Day celebrations on 14 January 2025.
What was India's annual WPI-based inflation rate (provisional) for December 2024?
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Correct answer: B — 2.37%
PIB (Commerce): WPI inflation was 2.37% in December 2024; 1.89% was November and 8.89% the Food Index.
Which major group of the WPI recorded negative annual inflation in December 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Fuel & Power
PIB: Fuel & Power inflation was -3.79% in December 2024.
Consider the following statements about the WPI data for December 2024: 1. Manufactured Products carry the largest weight in the WPI. 2. The base year of the WPI series is 2011-12. 3. WPI inflation in December 2024 was lower than in November 2024. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 and 2 only
PIB: Manufactured Products weigh 64.23% and the base year is 2011-12; December (2.37%) was higher than November (1.89%), so 3 is wrong.
As on 14 January 2025, the area sown under wheat in the rabi season was about:
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Correct answer: C — 320 lakh hectares
PIB (Agriculture): wheat coverage was 320 lakh ha against 315.63 lakh ha a year earlier.
As per rabi sowing data as on 14 January 2025, which crop group had a lower area than in the corresponding period of the previous year?
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Correct answer: D — Oilseeds
PIB: oilseeds were at 96.82 lakh ha vs 101.80 lakh ha; wheat, pulses and coarse cereals were all higher.
By how much did India's coal imports decline during April–October 2024 compared with the same period of the previous year?
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Correct answer: B — 3.1%
PIB (Coal): imports fell 3.1% to 149.39 MT; 8.8% was the non-regulated sector and 19.5% blending imports.
What was India's coal production during April–October 2024, as per the Ministry of Coal?
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Correct answer: C — 537.57 MT
PIB: coal output rose 6.04% to 537.57 MT from 506.93 MT.
Which edition of Armed Forces Veterans' Day was observed on 14 January 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 9th
PIB (MoD): the ninth Armed Forces Veterans' Day was celebrated on 14 January 2025.
Where did Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh celebrate Armed Forces Veterans' Day 2025 with about 1,000 ex-servicemen?
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Correct answer: A — Akhnoor, Jammu
PIB: Rajnath Singh addressed around 1,000 ex-servicemen at Tanda Artillery Brigade, Akhnoor in Jammu.
As noted by Rajnath Singh on Veterans' Day 2025, the year 2025 marks the diamond jubilee of which war?
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Correct answer: D — 1965 Indo-Pak war
PIB: Raksha Mantri said 2025 is the diamond jubilee year of the 1965 Indo-Pak war.
Which edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha closed its registrations on 14 January 2025 with over 3.5 crore applications?
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Correct answer: B — 8th
PIB (MoE): registration for the 8th edition of PPC concluded with over 3.5 crore applications.
On which portal were registrations for Pariksha Pe Charcha 2025 hosted?
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Correct answer: A — MyGov.in
PIB: the online registration for PPC 2025 was hosted on the MyGov.in portal from 14 December 2024 to 14 January 2025.
CSIR-NIScPR was formed by merging which two CSIR institutes?
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Correct answer: B — CSIR-NISTADS and CSIR-NISCAIR
PIB: NIScPR was formed four years ago after merging CSIR-NISTADS and CSIR-NISCAIR.
The STIiG-2025 international conference, inaugurated on 14 January 2025, was organised by CSIR-NIScPR on which theme?
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Correct answer: D — Aligning STI Indicators for Effective R&D Governance
PIB: the conference theme was 'Aligning Science-Technology-Innovation (STI) Indicators for Effective R&D Governance'.
Odisha became which state in number to implement AB PM-JAY on 13 January 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 34th
PIB (MoHFW): Odisha became the 34th state to implement AB PM-JAY.
In Odisha, AB PM-JAY will be implemented in convergence with which state scheme?
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Correct answer: C — Gopabandhu Jan Arogya Yojana
PIB: AB PM-JAY will be implemented in convergence with the existing Gopabandhu Jan Arogya Yojana (GJAY).
Consider the following statements about the implementation of AB PM-JAY in Odisha: 1. It provides ₹5 lakh per family per year, with an additional ₹5 lakh for women members. 2. About 1.03 crore families will be covered under the converged scheme. 3. All the covered families will be supported entirely by the Union Government. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 and 2 only
PIB: only 67.8 lakh of the about 1.03 crore families are supported by the Union Government, so statement 3 is wrong.
The Sonamarg Tunnel, inaugurated by PM Modi on 13 January 2025, was earlier known as:
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Correct answer: B — Z-Morh tunnel
The Hindu and Indian Express: the tunnel was earlier called the Z-Morh tunnel; Zojila is a separate tunnel due by 2028.
In which district of Jammu and Kashmir is the Sonamarg Tunnel located?
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Correct answer: C — Ganderbal
The Hindu and Indian Express both place the tunnel in Ganderbal district.
Consider the following statements about the Sonamarg Tunnel project: 1. It was built at a cost of over ₹2,700 crore. 2. Its main tunnel is 6.4 km long. 3. It is situated at an altitude of over 8,650 feet above sea level. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
PIB (PMO): all three statements are correct.
On which auspicious day did Maha Kumbh 2025 begin on 13 January 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Paush Purnima
PIB (Culture): Maha Kumbh 2025 commenced on 13 January 2025, the day of Paush Purnima.
According to the Ministry of Culture, how many devotees took the holy dip on the first day of Maha Kumbh 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Over 1.5 crore
PIB: over 1.5 crore devotees took the holy dip on the first day (13 January); 3.5 crore was the 14 January Amrit Snan figure.
Maha Kumbh 2025 at Prayagraj is scheduled to conclude on:
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Correct answer: B — 26 February 2025
PIB (MeitY): the Maha Kumbh is being held from 13 January to 26 February 2025, a 45-day event.
'Utkarsh', launched on 13 January 2025 at Kattupalli, is the second of two:
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Correct answer: C — Multi Purpose Vessels
PIB (MoD): Utkarsh is the second of two Multi Purpose Vessels built by L&T Shipyard for the Indian Navy.
Which shipyard is building the Multi Purpose Vessels, including 'Utkarsh', for the Indian Navy?
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Correct answer: C — L&T Shipyard
PIB: the vessels are being built by L&T Shipyard; Utkarsh was launched at L&T, Kattupalli, Chennai.
What was India's total installed renewable energy capacity as of December 2024, as per MNRE?
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Correct answer: B — 209.44 GW
PIB (MNRE): total RE capacity reached 209.44 GW, up 15.84% from 180.80 GW; 97.86 GW was solar alone.
How much renewable energy capacity did India add in calendar year 2024?
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Correct answer: C — 28.64 GW
PIB: 28.64 GW was added in 2024 (13.05 GW in 2023); 24.54 GW was solar and 3.42 GW wind.
As of December 2024, India's installed solar power capacity stood at about:
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Correct answer: D — 97.86 GW
PIB (MNRE): solar capacity rose 33.47% from 73.32 GW to 97.86 GW; 48.16 GW is wind and 209.44 GW total RE.
Under which scheme was the Cattle Induction Programme in Mayurbhanj, launched by the President on 13 January 2025, implemented?
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Correct answer: B — Rashtriya Gokul Mission
PIB (DAHD): the President inaugurated the Cattle Induction Program in Mayurbhanj under the Rashtriya Gokul Mission.
The Gift Milk Programme launched in Mayurbhanj provides flavoured milk fortified with which vitamins?
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Correct answer: B — Vitamins A and D
PIB: the programme provides 200 ml of flavoured milk fortified with Vitamins A and D to about 1,200 schoolchildren.
The Market Support Programme for OMFED, launched by the President on 13 January 2025, aims to raise Odisha's milk procurement capacity to:
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Correct answer: D — 10 lakh litres per day
PIB (DAHD): Odisha aims to boost milk procurement capacity from 5 lakh to 10 lakh litres per day under the new Market Support Program.
What was India's All India CPI (combined) inflation rate (provisional) for December 2024?
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Correct answer: C — 5.22%
PIB (MoSPI): CPI inflation was 5.22% in December 2024; 4.58% was urban and 8.39% food (CFPI).
Consider the following statements about CPI data for December 2024: 1. Rural inflation was higher than urban inflation. 2. The housing index is compiled for the urban sector only. 3. Food inflation (CFPI) was above 10%. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 and 2 only
PIB: rural 5.76% vs urban 4.58%, and housing is urban-only; CFPI was 8.39%, so statement 3 is wrong.
How many new watershed development projects were approved under WDC-PMKSY 2.0 on 13 January 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 56
PIB (MoRD): 56 new watershed projects worth ₹700 crore were sanctioned in 10 best-performing states.
The Watershed Development Component of PMKSY (WDC-PMKSY) is implemented by which department?
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Correct answer: D — Department of Land Resources
PIB: the Department of Land Resources, Ministry of Rural Development, implements WDC-PMKSY.
What Haj quota was earmarked for India under the Bilateral Agreement for Haj 2025 signed on 13 January 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 1,75,025
PIB (Minority Affairs): a quota of 1,75,025 has been earmarked for India under the Haj 2025 agreement.
In which city was the India–Saudi Arabia Bilateral Agreement for Haj 2025 signed?
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Correct answer: D — Jeddah
PIB: the agreement was signed on 13 January 2025 at Jeddah.
The keel of a Training Ship for the Indian Coast Guard was laid on 13 January 2025 at:
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Correct answer: A — Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders, Mumbai
PIB (MoD): the keel-laying of the ICG Training Ship (Yard 16101) was held at MDL, Mumbai.
How many under-trainee officers will the new Indian Coast Guard Training Ship be able to train?
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Correct answer: D — 70
PIB: the ship will train 70 under-trainee officers, including women officers.
National Youth Day, observed on 12 January, commemorates the birth anniversary of:
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Correct answer: B — Swami Vivekananda
PIB: National Youth Day commemorates the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda.
Where was the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2025 held, in which the PM participated on 12 January 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
PIB: the PM participated in the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
How many young leaders did the PM engage with at the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 3,000
PIB: the PM engaged with 3,000 dynamic young leaders from across India.
Consider the following statements about the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2025: 1. It was organised by the Department of Youth Affairs from 10 to 12 January 2025. 2. The PM released a compilation of best essays written on ten themes. 3. It was held as part of the National Youth Festival 2025. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
PIB (MoYAS): all three statements are correct.