State Staff Selection Current Affairs Quiz — All time
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
The freight corridor approved by the Maharashtra Cabinet in August 2025 will connect Vadhavan Port to the Samruddhi Expressway at which place?
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Correct answer: D — Bharvir
The 105-km corridor will link Vadhavan Port in Palghar to the Samruddhi Expressway at Bharvir in Nashik district.
Consider the following statements about the Vadhavan–Samruddhi freight corridor approved in August 2025: 1. It will be implemented by the National Highways Authority of India. 2. Vadhavan Port, its starting point, is in Palghar district. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Statement 1 is incorrect: the corridor will be implemented by the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC). Statement 2 is correct: the corridor starts at the upcoming Vadhavan Port in Palghar.
The inaugural India–New Zealand Defence Strategic Dialogue, held in New Delhi on 5 August 2025, was constituted under an MoU signed in which month?
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Correct answer: A — March 2025
The dialogue was constituted under an MoU signed between the two countries in March 2025.
Consider the following statements about the inaugural India–New Zealand Defence Strategic Dialogue (August 2025): 1. It was held in Wellington. 2. It was co-chaired by the defence ministers of the two countries. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2
Neither statement is correct. Statement 1 is incorrect: the dialogue was held in New Delhi. Statement 2 is incorrect: it was co-chaired by Joint Secretary (International Cooperation) Amitabh Prasad and New Zealand's Head of International Branch Kathleen Pearce.
As per the government's reply of August 2025, how many infrastructure projects have been evaluated through the Network Planning Group mechanism under PM GatiShakti?
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Correct answer: C — 293
So far, 293 infrastructure projects amounting to ₹13.59 lakh crore have been evaluated through the NPG mechanism.
Consider the following statements about the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan, as stated in August 2025: 1. It has a specific and separate fund allocation in the Union Budget. 2. 36 States/UTs have been onboarded on the platform. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Statement 1 is incorrect: the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan has no specific or separate fund allocation. Statement 2 is correct: 36 States/UTs have been onboarded on PMGS NMP.
By what margin did India beat England in the fifth Test at The Oval on 4 August 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 6 runs
India won by 6 runs, its closest Test victory by runs, to draw the series 2-2.
What was the final result of the 2025 England–India Test series for the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy?
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Correct answer: A — Series drawn 2-2
Series drawn 2-2: India's six-run win at The Oval levelled the five-match series.
Consider the following statements about the Oval Test of August 2025: 1. It was India's first-ever Test victory at The Oval. 2. Shubman Gill's 754 runs are the most by any batter in a Test series between England and India. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Statement 1 is incorrect: it was India's third Test win at The Oval, after 1971 and 2021. Statement 2 is correct: no batter has scored more runs in an England–India series than Gill's 754, which passed Graham Gooch's 752 from 1990.
Who took five wickets in England's second innings and was Player of the Match in India's six-run win at The Oval in August 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Mohammed Siraj
Mohammed Siraj took 5 for 104, bowling Gus Atkinson with a yorker to seal the win, and was named Player of the Match.
'Agnishodh', the Indian Army Research Cell inaugurated by the Army Chief on 4 August 2025, is located at which institution?
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Correct answer: D — IIT Madras
Agnishodh, the Indian Army Research Cell, was established on the IIT Madras campus and inaugurated by General Upendra Dwivedi.
The Army's 'Agnishodh' research cell (August 2025) specifically advances which of the Army Chief's Five Pillars of Transformation?
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Correct answer: C — Modernisation and Technology Infusion
Agnishodh specifically advances the pillar of Modernisation and Technology Infusion, integrating academic research with operational applications.
Pariksha Pe Charcha 2025 earned a Guinness World Record for how many valid registrations received in one month?
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Correct answer: B — 3.53 crore
The record recognises 3.53 crore valid registrations received for the 8th edition on the MyGov platform.
Consider the following statements about the Guinness World Record conferred on Pariksha Pe Charcha in August 2025: 1. Pariksha Pe Charcha has been organised by the Ministry of Education in collaboration with MyGov since 2018. 2. The record was for the largest live television audience for an educational programme. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct: PPC has been organised by the Ministry of Education with MyGov since 2018. Statement 2 is incorrect: the record was for the most people registered on a Citizen Engagement Platform in one month.
The Guinness World Record conferred on Pariksha Pe Charcha in August 2025 recognised registrations for which edition of the programme?
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Correct answer: D — 8th
8th edition (PPC 2025), with 3.53 crore valid registrations on MyGov.
Under the revised ComSec fee structure effective 1 August 2025, what is the security test evaluation fee for Group A telecom equipment?
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Correct answer: A — ₹10,000
Fees for Group A equipment dropped to ₹10,000 from ₹2,00,000 under the revised ComSec structure.
Consider the following statements about the DoT's ComSec changes announced in August 2025: 1. Optical Line Terminals and Optical Networking Terminals are under mandatory security testing. 2. Government R&D institutes such as C-DOT and CDAC are fully exempted from security test evaluation fees for applications until 31 March 2028. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Statement 1 is incorrect: Optical Line Terminals and Optical Networking Terminals are subject to voluntary security certification. Statement 2 is correct: C-DOT, CDAC and other government R&D institutes are fully exempted for applications until 31 March 2028.
By up to what percentage did the Department of Telecommunications cut security test evaluation fees under the ComSec scheme, as announced on 4 August 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 95%
95%; fees that earlier ranged from ₹2,00,000 to ₹3,50,000 now range from ₹10,000 to ₹50,000.
In which year was the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha co-founded by Shibu Soren, who died in August 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 1973
Shibu Soren co-founded the JMM in 1973 with A.K. Roy and Binod Bihari Mahto at a public gathering in Dhanbad.
Consider the following statements about Shibu Soren (died August 2025): 1. He served as Union Coal Minister in the UPA government. 2. He was Chief Minister of Jharkhand three times. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct. Soren served as Union Coal Minister at different points between 2004 and 2006 and was Chief Minister of Jharkhand three times.
By what popular title was Shibu Soren, the JMM leader who died on 4 August 2025, known?
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Correct answer: D — Dishom Guru
Shibu Soren was fondly called 'Dishom Guru', meaning leader of the land.
The India Electric Mobility Index launched by NITI Aayog in August 2025 scores States/UTs out of 100 across how many indicators?
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Correct answer: C — 16
The IEMI scores all States and UTs out of 100 across 16 indicators under three core themes.
According to NITI Aayog's August 2025 EV report, India seeks to attain what share of electric vehicles in total vehicles sold by 2030?
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Correct answer: D — 30%
The report states that India seeks to attain a 30% share of electric vehicles in total vehicles sold by 2030.
Consider the following statements about NITI Aayog's EV releases of August 2025: 1. Charging Infrastructure Readiness is one of the three themes of the India Electric Mobility Index. 2. EV sales in India rose from 50,000 in 2016 to 2.08 million in 2024. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct. Charging Infrastructure Readiness is one of the IEMI's three themes, and the report notes EV sales rose from 50,000 in 2016 to 2.08 million in 2024.
On 3 August 2025, the Delhi Legislative Assembly became the first legislature in India to run entirely on solar power after commissioning a rooftop plant of what capacity?
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Correct answer: C — 500 kW
500 kW, inaugurated by Union Minister of State Arjun Ram Meghwal.
The paperless legislative platform launched at the Delhi Legislative Assembly on 3 August 2025 under the 'One Nation, One Application' initiative is called NeVA. What does NeVA stand for?
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Correct answer: B — National e-Vidhan Application
National e-Vidhan Application.
After the 200 new Aam Aadmi Clinics announced by Punjab on 3 August 2025, the total number of such clinics in the state will be:
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Correct answer: B — 1,081
Punjab will open 200 new Aam Aadmi Clinics, taking the total from 881 to 1,081.
Consider the following statements about Punjab's healthcare announcements of 3 August 2025: 1. A WhatsApp chatbot was launched connecting all 881 existing Aam Aadmi Clinics. 2. The Mukhya Mantri Sehat Yojana provides treatment of up to ₹5 lakh per family. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct: all 881 Aam Aadmi Clinics were connected to a WhatsApp chatbot. Statement 2 is incorrect: the Mukhya Mantri Sehat Yojana provides treatment of up to ₹10 lakh per family.
Under the BSNL–Numaligarh Refinery MoU announced in August 2025, India's first 5G Captive Non-Public Network (CNPN) will be deployed in which sector?
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Correct answer: A — Refinery sector
BSNL and NRL will collaborate to deploy India's first 5G CNPN within the refinery sector.
The BSNL–NRL MoU for a 5G captive network was signed during an 'Industry 4.0 Workshop for CPSEs' held in which city?
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Correct answer: D — Guwahati
The MoU was signed during the Industry 4.0 Workshop for CPSEs organised in Guwahati under the aegis of the Ministry of Finance.
In which category did Sitender win gold at the U17 World Wrestling Championships 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Men's freestyle 60 kg
Men's freestyle 60 kg; he beat Japan's Rihito Hiura 9-4 in the final.
The U17 World Wrestling Championships 2025, which concluded on 3 August 2025, were held in which city?
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Correct answer: D — Athens
Athens, Greece, at the Ano Liosia Olympic Hall, the wrestling venue of the 2004 Olympics.
Consider the following statements about India's performance at the U17 World Wrestling Championships 2025: 1. India won nine medals, including four gold. 2. India defended its women's freestyle team title. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. India's tally was four gold, four silver and one bronze.
A new weekly express train flagged off from Bhavnagar, Gujarat, on 3 August 2025 connects Bhavnagar with which city?
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Correct answer: B — Ayodhya
The weekly Bhavnagar–Ayodhya Express was flagged off by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, who said it would connect culture and devotion.
Consider the following statements about the trains flagged off from Bhavnagar on 3 August 2025: 1. Besides the Bhavnagar–Ayodhya Express, the Rewa–Pune (Hadapsar) Express and the Jabalpur–Raipur Express were also flagged off. 2. The Railway Minister said 34,000 km of new railway track had been built over the previous 11 years. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct. Three trains, including the Rewa–Pune (Hadapsar) and Jabalpur–Raipur Expresses, were flagged off, and Vaishnaw said 34,000 km of new track had been built in 11 years, about 12 km per day.
While flagging off new trains from Bhavnagar on 3 August 2025, the Railway Minister said about how many km of railway track had been added in 11 years?
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Correct answer: D — 34,000 km
34,000 km, about 12 km a day; 1,300 stations are under redevelopment.
Which instalment of PM-KISAN did Prime Minister Narendra Modi release from Varanasi on 2 August 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 20th
The Prime Minister released the 20th instalment of PM-KISAN, transferring more than ₹20,500 crore to over 9.7 crore farmers.
Approximately how much money was transferred to farmers with the PM-KISAN instalment released on 2 August 2025?
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Correct answer: D — More than ₹20,500 crore
More than ₹20,500 crore was transferred to over 9.7 crore farmers with the 20th instalment.
From which city did the Prime Minister release the 20th instalment of PM-KISAN in August 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Varanasi
The 20th instalment was released by the Prime Minister in Varanasi, where he also launched development works worth about ₹2,200 crore.
Consider the following statements about PM-KISAN, as reported in August 2025: 1. The scheme was launched on 24 February 2019. 2. Over ₹3,77,000 crore has so far been transferred directly to farmers' accounts under the scheme. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct. PM-KISAN was launched on 24 February 2019, and the Agriculture Minister said over ₹3,77,000 crore has been transferred directly to farmers so far.
At which place in Andhra Pradesh did Nitin Gadkari launch 29 National Highway projects worth over ₹5,233 crore on 2 August 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Mangalagiri
The 29 National Highway projects covering 272 km were inaugurated and their foundation stones laid at Mangalagiri.
Consider the following statements about Nitin Gadkari's Andhra Pradesh event of 2 August 2025: 1. The 29 projects cover 272 km with an investment of over ₹5,233 crore. 2. Gadkari said India's logistics costs have come down from 16% to 10%. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct. The 29 projects cover 272 km with over ₹5,233 crore of investment, and Gadkari said logistics costs have fallen from 16% to 10%, projected to reach 9% by December 2025.
National Waterway-57, operationalised with a maiden cement cargo in Assam on 2 August 2025, is on which river?
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Correct answer: D — Kopili
NW-57 is on the Kopili river; the maiden cargo ran from Chandrapur to Hatsingimari.
Consider the following statements about the operationalisation of NW-57 in August 2025: 1. The maiden cargo of 300 MT of cement moved from Chandrapur to Hatsingimari. 2. With it, more than 1,168 km of National Waterways in Assam have become operational. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct. MV VV Giri carried 300 MT of cement from Chandrapur to Hatsingimari, and Sonowal said more than 1,168 km of National Waterways in Assam are now operational.
According to the Health Ministry at the 15th Indian Organ Donation Day (August 2025), how many organ transplants did India perform in 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Over 18,900
India performed over 18,900 organ transplants in 2024, the highest ever recorded in a single year.
Consider the following statements made at the 15th Indian Organ Donation Day (August 2025): 1. India ranks second globally in the total number of organ transplants. 2. More than 3.30 lakh citizens have pledged their organs since the Aadhaar-based NOTTO online pledge website was launched in 2023. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Statement 1 is incorrect: India ranks third globally, behind the United States and China. Statement 2 is correct: more than 3.30 lakh citizens have pledged their organs since the Aadhaar-based pledge website was launched in 2023.
Which body organised the 15th Indian Organ Donation Day in New Delhi on 2 August 2025?
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Correct answer: D — National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization (NOTTO)
National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization (NOTTO), under the Directorate General of Health Services.
How many medical camps are being conducted across Tamil Nadu under the 'Nalam Kaakkum Stalin' scheme launched in August 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 1,256
The Chief Minister said 1,256 camps are being conducted under the programme across all 38 districts.
Consider the following statements about Tamil Nadu's 'Nalam Kaakkum Stalin' scheme (August 2025): 1. It was launched at Santhome, Chennai, with camps across all 38 districts. 2. Priority is given to urban areas with large private hospitals. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct: the scheme was launched at Santhome, Chennai, with camps inaugurated across all 38 districts. Statement 2 is incorrect: priority is given to rural areas, places with fewer specialised medical facilities and areas with a higher Scheduled Caste population.
The 'Matri Van' urban forest launched in Gurugram's Aravalli area in August 2025 is spread over how much area?
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Correct answer: B — 750 acres
Matri Van is a theme-based urban forest to be developed over 750 acres in the Aravalli hill area.
The 'Matri Van' initiative launched in Gurugram in August 2025 falls under which Government of India programme?
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Correct answer: D — Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam
Matri Van was launched under the Government of India's Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam programme, as part of Van Mahotsav 2025.
After the Election Commission's decision of 2 August 2025, what is the annual remuneration of a Booth Level Officer (BLO)?
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Correct answer: C — ₹12,000
The Commission doubled the annual remuneration of BLOs from ₹6,000 to ₹12,000.
Consider the following statements about the Election Commission's remuneration decision of August 2025: 1. Electoral Registration Officers and Assistant Electoral Registration Officers were given an honorarium for the first time. 2. The previous revision of BLO remuneration was done in 2019. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct: honorariums of ₹30,000 for EROs and ₹25,000 for AEROs were provided for the first time. Statement 2 is incorrect: the last such revision was done in 2015.
What honorarium did the Election Commission provide for Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) in August 2025?
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Correct answer: B — ₹30,000
EROs were given an honorarium of ₹30,000, and AEROs ₹25,000, for the first time.
On which date is the poll, if necessary, for the 17th Vice-Presidential Election scheduled, as announced on 1 August 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 9 September 2025
The poll, if necessary, and the counting are both scheduled for 9 September 2025 at Parliament House.
According to the Election Commission, what is the total strength of the Electoral College for the 2025 Vice-Presidential Election?
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Correct answer: B — 788
The Electoral College comprises a total of 788 members of both Houses of Parliament: 233 elected and 12 nominated Rajya Sabha members and 543 elected Lok Sabha members.
Consider the following statements about the 2025 Vice-Presidential Election: 1. The security deposit for a candidate is ₹15,000. 2. A nomination paper must be subscribed by at least 20 electors as proposers and at least 20 other electors as seconders. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct. The security deposit is ₹15,000, and each nomination needs at least 20 proposers and 20 seconders from among the electors.
Who has been appointed Returning Officer for the 2025 Vice-Presidential Election?
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Correct answer: D — Secretary General, Rajya Sabha
The Election Commission, in consultation with the Central Government, appointed the Secretary General, Rajya Sabha as the Returning Officer.
Which film won the Best Feature Film award at the 71st National Film Awards announced on 1 August 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 12th Fail
12th Fail won the Best Feature Film award at the 71st National Film Awards for the year 2023.
Who won the Best Actress award at the 71st National Film Awards?
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Correct answer: A — Rani Mukerji
Rani Mukerji won Best Actress for Mrs. Chatterjee Vs Norway; it is her first National Film Award.
Consider the following statements about the 71st National Film Awards: 1. Shah Rukh Khan and Vikrant Massey shared the Best Actor award. 2. The Feature Film Jury was chaired by P. Sheshadri. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct: Shah Rukh Khan (Jawan) and Vikrant Massey (12th Fail) shared Best Actor. Statement 2 is incorrect: the Feature Film Jury was chaired by Ashutosh Gowariker; P. Sheshadri chaired the Non-Feature Film Jury.
Which film was adjudged Best Film in AVGC (Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comic) at the 71st National Film Awards?
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Correct answer: D — Hanu-Man
Hanu-Man was adjudged Best Film in AVGC (Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comic) at the 71st National Film Awards.
What were India's gross GST collections for July 2025, as per data released on 1 August 2025?
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Correct answer: A — About ₹1.96 lakh crore
Gross GST collections for July 2025 were ₹1,95,735 crore, about ₹1.96 lakh crore.
By what percentage did gross GST collections in July 2025 grow over July 2024?
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Correct answer: C — 7.5%
Gross GST collections grew 7.5%, from ₹1,82,075 crore in July 2024 to ₹1,95,735 crore in July 2025.
Consider the following statements about GST data for July 2025: 1. Refunds rose 66.8% to ₹27,147 crore. 2. Net GST revenue grew by more than 10% over July 2024. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct: refunds rose 66.8% to ₹27,147 crore. Statement 2 is incorrect: because of the surge in refunds, net GST revenue was ₹1,68,588 crore, up only 1.7%.
What was the gross GST revenue from imports in July 2025?
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Correct answer: D — ₹52,712 crore
Gross import revenue in July 2025 was ₹52,712 crore, up 9.7% from a year earlier.
During which period can claims and objections be filed on Bihar's draft electoral roll published on 1 August 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 1 August to 1 September 2025
Claims and objections can be filed before the Electoral Registration Officer from 1 August to 1 September 2025.
Booth-wise draft lists for how many polling booths in Bihar were shared with political parties on 1 August 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 90,712
Booth-wise draft lists of all 90,712 polling booths across 243 Assembly Constituencies were shared with all political parties by the 38 DEOs.
Which form should an eligible elector in Bihar whose name is missing from the draft roll submit, along with the Declaration Form?
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Correct answer: D — Form 6
Eligible electors whose names are missing from the draft list should submit Form 6 along with the Declaration Form.
Who assumed charge as Director General of the Railway Protection Force on 1 August 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Sonali Mishra
Sonali Mishra, a 1993-batch IPS officer of the Madhya Pradesh cadre, assumed charge as Director General of the RPF.
What is the motto of the Railway Protection Force, cited when its new Director General took charge in August 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Yasho Labhasva
On assuming charge, the new DG reaffirmed the values of vigilance, courage and service that define the RPF's motto “Yasho Labhasva”.
Which of the following was NOT among the Centres of Excellence recognised under the National Critical Mineral Mission in August 2025?
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Correct answer: D — IIT Madras
IIT Madras is not in the list. The four recognised IITs are those at Bombay, Hyderabad, Roorkee and the ISM campus in Dhanbad, along with CSIR-IMMT, CSIR-NML and NFTDC.
On which model will each Centre of Excellence under the National Critical Mineral Mission operate as a consortium?
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Correct answer: A — Hub & Spoke model
Each CoE will operate as a consortium on a Hub & Spoke model, with the hub institute bringing in industry and R&D or academic partners.
At how many identified stations did the Railways announce permanent holding areas and complete access control in August 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 73
Permanent waiting areas and complete access control will be introduced at 73 identified stations that periodically face heavy crowds.
Consider the following statements about the Railways' crowd-management plan announced on 1 August 2025: 1. Only passengers with confirmed reserved tickets will get direct access to platforms at the identified stations. 2. Pilot projects for holding areas have started at stations including New Delhi, Varanasi and Ayodhya. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct. Confirmed reserved ticket holders get direct platform access, and pilots are under way at New Delhi, Anand Vihar, Varanasi, Ayodhya and Ghaziabad.
How many coal blocks were successfully auctioned in the 12th round of commercial coal auctions, as announced on 1 August 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Seven
Seven coal blocks were successfully auctioned in the forward auctions held from 28 to 31 July 2025.
Consider the following statements about the 12th round of commercial coal auctions: 1. The auctioned blocks are located in Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh. 2. Since commercial coal mining began in 2020, a total of 131 coal blocks have been auctioned. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct. The seven blocks lie in Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh, and 131 coal blocks with 277.31 MTPA capacity have been auctioned since 2020.
What was the HSBC India Manufacturing PMI for July 2025, released on 1 August 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 59.1
The HSBC India Manufacturing PMI stood at 59.1 in July 2025, a 16-month high.
Consider the following statements about India's manufacturing PMI for July 2025: 1. It signalled the strongest improvement in the sector since March 2024. 2. Business confidence rose to its highest level in three years. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct: the July reading was the strongest improvement since March 2024. Statement 2 is incorrect: business confidence fell to its lowest level in three years.