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.
Who performs the 'Chhera Pahanra' ritual of sweeping the chariots during the Puri Rath Yatra?
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Correct answer: A — The Gajapati Maharaja of Puri
PTI/OdishaBytes: the Gajapati Maharaja of Puri, Dibyasingha Deb, considered the first servitor of Lord Jagannath, performed the 'Chhera Pahanra' ritual on 27 June 2025.
In the Puri Rath Yatra, what is the name of Lord Jagannath's chariot?
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Correct answer: C — Nandighosh
PTI/OdishaBytes/The Hindu: Lord Jagannath's chariot is Nandighosh; Taladhwaj is Lord Balabhadra's and Darpadalan is Devi Subhadra's.
During the Puri Rath Yatra, the chariots of the three deities are pulled from the Shri Jagannath temple to which temple?
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Correct answer: B — Shree Gundicha Temple
The Hindu (PTI): during the annual yatra, the chariots are pulled from the Shri Jagannath temple to the Shree Gundicha temple in Puri.
Consider the following statements about the Puri Rath Yatra of 27 June 2025: 1. During 'Chhera Pahanra', the Gajapati first offered prayers at Lord Balabhadra's chariot Taladhwaj. 2. The chariots are pulled from the Shree Gundicha temple to the Shri Jagannath temple on the day of the Rath Yatra. 3. President Murmu's message mentioned Chakraraj Sudarshan seated on the chariot along with Balabhadra, Jagannath and Subhadra. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1 and 3 only
Statements 1 and 3 are correct (PTI/OdishaBytes; The Hindu). Statement 2 is wrong: on Rath Yatra the chariots go from the Shri Jagannath temple to the Shree Gundicha temple.
Scientists of which institute found that teak leaf extract can act as a natural, biodegradable laser shield (reported 27 June 2025)?
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Correct answer: A — Raman Research Institute
PIB (DST): scientists at the Raman Research Institute (RRI), an autonomous institute funded by DST, uncovered the use of teak leaves.
Which natural pigment in teak leaves shows the nonlinear optical properties that make the extract suitable for optical power-limiting?
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Correct answer: D — Anthocyanins
PIB (DST): teak leaves are rich in anthocyanins, natural pigments whose nonlinear optical properties make the extract suitable for optical power-limiting.
As per telecom subscription data as of 31 May 2025, what was India's overall tele-density?
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Correct answer: D — 85.36%
PIB (TRAI data): overall tele-density as of 31 May 2025 was 85.36%.
What was the total number of telephone subscribers (wireless plus wireline) in India as of 31 May 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 1,207.08 million
PIB: total telephone subscribers were 1,207.08 million. 1,168.42 million is wireless only, 974.87 million is broadband, and 1,080.06 million is active wireless on peak VLR date.
Consider the following statements based on telecom subscription data for May 2025: 1. Rural tele-density stood at 59.33%. 2. About 14.03 million mobile number portability requests were submitted in May 2025. 3. Wireline subscribers declined during May 2025. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
PIB: statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is wrong: wireline subscribers grew by 1.25 million (3.34%) in May 2025.
Who addressed the MSME Day celebration in New Delhi on 27 June 2025?
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Correct answer: C — President Droupadi Murmu
PIB: President Droupadi Murmu graced and addressed the MSME Day celebration in New Delhi on 27 June 2025.
Through which UN General Assembly resolution was 27 June designated as 'Micro-, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day'?
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Correct answer: A — A/RES/71/279
UN: the General Assembly designated 27 June as MSME Day through resolution A/RES/71/279.
Consider the following statements about President Murmu's MSME Day address (27 June 2025): 1. 27 June is observed as MSME Day following a UN General Assembly designation. 2. The President cited skill development of artisans under the PM Vishwakarma Yojana as a government initiative. 3. The President said MSMEs generate employment mainly at a high cost of capital. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
Statements 1 (UN) and 2 (PIB) are correct. Statement 3 is wrong: the President said MSMEs generate employment at a relatively low cost of capital.
The report 'Skills for the Future: Transforming India's Workforce Landscape', unveiled on 27 June 2025, was prepared by which organisation?
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Correct answer: C — Institute for Competitiveness
PIB: the report was developed independently by the Institute for Competitiveness (IFC).
According to the 'Skills for the Future' report based on PLFS 2023-24 data, what share of India's workforce is in low-competency occupations?
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Correct answer: D — 88%
PIB: PLFS-based analysis shows that in 2023-24, 88% of India's workforce is in low-competency occupations, while only 10-12% are in high-competency roles.
Which city has been selected as the venue for the 2029 World Police and Fire Games to be hosted by India?
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Correct answer: C — Ahmedabad
PIB: Amit Shah said Ahmedabad has been selected as the venue of the 2029 World Police and Fire Games.
The Indian Police contingent first participated in the World Police and Fire Games in which edition?
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Correct answer: D — Adelaide 2007
PIB: the Indian Police contingent first participated in the Adelaide World Police and Fire Games in 2007.
Consider the following statements about the World Police and Fire Games: 1. The Games have been organised once every two years since 1985. 2. At the 20th edition in Winnipeg (2023), Indian Police sportspersons won a record 343 medals. 3. The USA has hosted the largest number of editions so far. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
PIB: all three are correct. The Games are held every two years since 1985; India won 343 medals at Winnipeg 2023; the USA has hosted 8 of the 20 editions, the most.
Where was the 196th meeting of the Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), chaired by Mansukh Mandaviya, held on 27 June 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Shimla
PIB: Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya chaired the 196th meeting of ESIC at Shimla, Himachal Pradesh.
ESIC's SPREE (Scheme to Promote Registration of Employers/Employees), approved for re-launch in June 2025, was originally introduced in which year?
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Correct answer: B — 2016
PIB: SPREE was originally introduced in 2016 and facilitated registration of over 88,000 employers and 1.02 crore employees.
The 'Adi Karmayogi' programme, whose Beta version was launched on 27 June 2025, belongs to which ministry?
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Correct answer: A — Ministry of Tribal Affairs
PIB: Union Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram launched the Ministry's flagship programme Adi Karmayogi Beta version.
The Adi Karmayogi Beta version aims at capacity building of nearly how many stakeholders?
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Correct answer: B — 20 lakh
PIB: the Adi Karmayogi Beta version will enable capacity building of nearly 20 lakh stakeholders.
Consider the following statements about the Adi Karmayogi Beta version: 1. It targets reaching 1 lakh tribal villages and habitations. 2. It was launched at the national conference 'Adi Anveshan' held at Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi. 3. Its training framework includes about 3,000 State Master Trainers. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 1 and 2 only
PIB: statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is wrong: the framework has more than 180 State Master Trainers; 3,000 is the number of District Trainers.
Which shipyard indigenously designed and built the 25T Bollard Pull tug 'Ojas' inducted into the Indian Navy on 27 June 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Titagarh Rail Systems Limited, Kolkata
PIB: the tug is part of the contract for six 25T BP tugs concluded with M/s Titagarh Rail Systems Limited (TRSL), Kolkata, which designed and built them indigenously.
Tug 'Ojas', inducted at Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam on 27 June 2025, is which tug in the series of six 25T Bollard Pull tugs?
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Correct answer: C — Fifth
PIB: the induction ceremony was for the fifth 25T Bollard Pull tug Ojas.
Where was the 6th Joint Working Group meeting between the Indian Coast Guard and Assam Rifles held in June 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Kochi
PIB: the 6th JWG meeting concluded on 27 June 2025 at ICG District Headquarters No. 4 (Kerala & Mahe), Kochi.
The Indian Coast Guard and Assam Rifles entered into a formal affiliation on 22 May 2019 at which place?
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Correct answer: B — Shillong
PIB: since their formal affiliation on 22 May 2019 in Shillong, the ICG and Assam Rifles have maintained a collaborative relationship.
To which module of the International Space Station did the Axiom Mission 4 Dragon dock on 26 June 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Harmony module (space-facing port)
NASA: the spacecraft docked to the space-facing port of the space station's Harmony module.
After the hatch opened on 26 June 2025, who was the first Axiom-4 crew member to enter the International Space Station?
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Correct answer: A — Commander Peggy Whitson
NASA: Ax-4 Commander Peggy Whitson was the first to enter the station after the hatch opened, followed by Pilot Shubhanshu Shukla.
Which institutions conduct the Axiom-4 experiment studying the germination of sprouting moong and methi seeds in space, as described by Dr. Jitendra Singh?
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Correct answer: C — UAS Dharwad and IIT Dharwad
PIB: the second experiment, by UAS Dharwad and IIT Dharwad, investigates the germination and nutritional properties of sprouting moong and methi seeds. ICGEB and BRIC-NIPGR lead the microalgae experiment.
Consider the following statements about the Axiom-4 arrival at the ISS: 1. The Dragon docked to the space-facing port of the Harmony module. 2. After the arrival, eleven people were aboard the station, including seven Expedition 73 crew members. 3. The mission had launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1 and 2 only
NASA: statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is wrong: Ax-4 launched from Launch Complex 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, Florida.
In which Chinese city was the SCO Defence Ministers' Meeting attended by Rajnath Singh held in June 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Qingdao
PIB: Rajnath Singh addressed the SCO Defence Ministers' Meeting at Qingdao, China on 26 June 2025.
Who was the Chinese counterpart with whom Rajnath Singh held a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the SCO meeting in Qingdao on 26 June 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Admiral Dong Jun
PIB: Rajnath Singh held a bilateral meeting with his Chinese counterpart Admiral Dong Jun in Qingdao on 26 June 2025.
In his meeting with Admiral Dong Jun, Rajnath Singh appreciated the resumption of the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra after a gap of how many years?
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Correct answer: A — Five
PIB: Raksha Mantri appreciated the resumption of the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra after a gap of five years.
Consider the following statements about the SCO Defence Ministers' Meeting in Qingdao (June 2025): 1. Rajnath Singh said The Resistance Front, a proxy of UN-designated Lashkar-e-Taiba, claimed responsibility for the Pahalgam attack. 2. According to the MEA, the joint statement was not adopted because India's concerns on terrorism were not acceptable to one particular country. 3. The MEA spokesperson publicly named the country that objected. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
Statement 1 is from Singh's address (PIB). Statement 2 is the MEA spokesperson's line (Reuters, Indian Express). Statement 3 is wrong: Randhir Jaiswal did not name the country.
How many Registered Unrecognised Political Parties (RUPPs) did the ECI start proceedings to delist on 26 June 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 345
ECI: proceedings were started for delisting 345 RUPPs which had not contested any election since 2019 and whose offices could not be located.
Political parties in India are registered with the Election Commission under which provision?
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Correct answer: D — Section 29A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951
ECI: political parties (National/State/RUPPs) are registered with the ECI under Section 29A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951.
Consider the following statements about the ECI's RUPP delisting exercise of June 2025: 1. The identified parties had not contested any election since 2019. 2. Over 2,800 RUPPs are currently registered with the ECI. 3. The final decision on delisting rests with the Chief Electoral Officers of the States/UTs. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 and 2 only
ECI: statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is wrong: CEOs issue show-cause notices, but the final decision on delisting is taken by the Election Commission of India.
Which day is observed every year on 26 June?
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Correct answer: C — International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
PIB: each year, 26 June is observed as the 'International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking'.
Which ministry is the nodal ministry for drug demand reduction in India and runs the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan?
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Correct answer: B — Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
PIB: the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is the nodal ministry for drug demand reduction and has initiated the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan.
Where is the CEL–ESDS 'Green Data Centre', whose foundation stone was laid on 26 June 2025, located?
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Correct answer: D — Sahibabad, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
PIB: the foundation stone of the Green Data Centre, a collaboration between CEL and ESDS, was laid at Sahibabad, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh.
What is the capacity of the CEL–ESDS Green Data Centre project at Sahibabad?
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Correct answer: C — 30 MW
PIB: the project, with 30 MW capacity, entails an investment of about ₹1,000 crore.
What was the theme of Electrical Safety Day 2025, observed on 26 June 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Smart Energy, Safe Nation
PIB: this year's theme was 'Smart Energy, Safe Nation'.
Which body of the Ministry of Power organised Electrical Safety Day 2025 in New Delhi in association with BSES?
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Correct answer: C — Central Electricity Authority
PIB: the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), Ministry of Power, in association with BSES organised Electrical Safety Day 2025 in New Delhi.
'Adamya', inducted into the Indian Coast Guard on 26 June 2025, is the first of eight Fast Patrol Vessels being built by which shipyard?
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Correct answer: D — Goa Shipyard Limited
PIB: 'Adamya' is the first FPV under the eight-FPV project at Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL), designed and built entirely by GSL.
ICG's Fast Patrol Vessel 'Adamya' is the first ship of its class in the ICG fleet to feature which of the following?
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Correct answer: A — Controllable Pitch Propellers and indigenously developed gearboxes
PIB: Adamya is the first ship in its class within the ICG fleet to feature Controllable Pitch Propellers (CPPs) and indigenously developed gearboxes.
Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited, inaugurated on 26 June 2025 as India's first maritime NBFC, was formerly known as what?
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Correct answer: B — Sagarmala Development Company Limited
PIB: formerly known as Sagarmala Development Company Limited, SMFCL is India's first NBFC in the maritime sector.
What CPSE status does Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited (SMFCL) hold?
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Correct answer: A — Mini Ratna Category-I
PIB: SMFCL is a Mini Ratna, Category-I, Central Public Sector Enterprise.
Where was the 21st Steering Committee Meeting of Project Elephant held on 26 June 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Indira Gandhi National Forest Academy, Dehradun
PIB: the 21st Steering Committee Meeting of Project Elephant was held at the Indira Gandhi National Forest Academy (IGNFA), Dehradun.
Project Elephant, a centrally sponsored scheme, was launched in which year?
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Correct answer: C — 1992
PIB backgrounder: Project Elephant, a centrally sponsored scheme, was launched in February 1992.
As discussed at the 21st Steering Committee of Project Elephant, where will World Elephant Day 2025 be celebrated, along with the Gaj Gaurav Awards?
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Correct answer: D — Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
PIB: the Committee discussed preparations for World Elephant Day on 12 August 2025 in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, where the Gaj Gaurav Awards will also be presented.
At what time (IST) did Axiom Mission 4 lift off on 25 June 2025, according to ISRO?
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Correct answer: B — 12:01 IST
ISRO: the mission lifted off from Launch Complex 39A at the Kennedy Space Centre at 12:01 Hrs IST aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9.
Which ISRO astronaut from the Gaganyaan pool was nominated as the backup crew member for Axiom Mission 4?
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Correct answer: C — Prashanth B. Nair
ISRO: Prashanth B. Nair, also an ISRO astronaut from the Gaganyaan pool, was nominated as the backup crew member.
ISRO said the Axiom-4 mission follows the legacy of international cooperation that sent Rakesh Sharma to space in 1984. Aboard which spacecraft did he fly?
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Correct answer: A — Soviet Soyuz
ISRO: the mission follows the legacy of international cooperation that sent Rakesh Sharma to space in 1984 aboard the Soviet Soyuz.
Consider the following statements about the launch of Axiom Mission 4: 1. The mission lifted off from Launch Complex 39A at the Kennedy Space Center. 2. It was launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. 3. A launch scheduled on 19 June 2025 had been called off before the eventual launch. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
ISRO: all three are correct. Lift-off was from LC-39A, KSC, on a Falcon 9, and the launch scheduled on 19 June was called off to resolve issues.
How did the Union Cabinet mark 50 years of the Emergency in its meeting on 25 June 2025?
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Correct answer: B — By observing a two-minute silence and passing a resolution
PIB: the Cabinet passed a resolution and observed a two-minute silence in its meeting as a tribute to those who resisted the Emergency.
On which date did the Ministry of Home Affairs issue the gazette notification declaring 25 June as 'Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas'?
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Correct answer: C — 12 July 2024
The Hindu / Times of India: the MHA issued the gazette notification on 12 July 2024 declaring 25 June as 'Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas'.
Which book did Amit Shah release in New Delhi on Samvidhan Hatya Diwas, 25 June 2025?
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Correct answer: A — The Emergency Diaries - Years that Forged a Leader
PIB: Amit Shah released 'The Emergency Diaries - Years that Forged a Leader', a compilation of PM Modi's experiences during the anti-Emergency movement.
Consider the following statements: 1. The Union Cabinet said 2025 marks 50 years of the Samvidhan Hatya Diwas. 2. The Cabinet resolution said the subversion began in 1974 with attempts to crush the Navnirman Andolan and Sampoorna Kranti Abhiyan. 3. The notification declaring Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas was issued by the Ministry of Culture. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
Statements 1 and 2 are from the Cabinet resolution (PIB). Statement 3 is wrong: the notification was issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Which authority will develop the ₹417 crore Electronics Manufacturing Cluster (EMC 2.0) approved at Gautam Buddha Nagar in June 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA)
PIB: the approved EMC 2.0 project will be developed by the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA).
How many jobs is the Gautam Buddha Nagar EMC 2.0 expected to generate, according to Ashwini Vaishnaw?
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Correct answer: B — 15,000
PIB: Ashwini Vaishnaw said the project will create world-class infrastructure and generate 15,000 jobs.
What is the total financial outlay of the revised Jharia Master Plan approved on 25 June 2025?
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Correct answer: C — ₹5,940.47 crore
PIB: the total financial outlay for the implementation of the revised plan is ₹5,940.47 crore.
Which body approved the revised Jharia Master Plan on 25 June 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs
PIB: the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by PM Narendra Modi, approved the revised Jharia Master Plan.
Consider the following statements about the revised Jharia Master Plan: 1. A livelihood grant of ₹1 lakh will be given to affected families. 2. Credit support of up to ₹3 lakh will be available to both Legal Title Holder and Non-Legal Title Holder families. 3. The livelihood grant is limited to Legal Title Holder families only. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
PIB: statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is wrong: the grant and credit support extend to both Legal Title Holder and Non-Legal Title Holder families.
What is the combined length of the two elevated corridors approved under Pune Metro Rail Project Phase-2 on 25 June 2025?
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Correct answer: D — 12.75 km with 13 stations
PIB: the two elevated corridors will span 12.75 km and include 13 stations.
How will the cost of Pune Metro Phase-2 (corridors 2A and 2B) be shared?
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Correct answer: B — Equally by the Government of India, the Government of Maharashtra and external bilateral/multilateral agencies
PIB: the estimated cost of ₹3,626.24 crore will be equally shared by the Government of India, the Government of Maharashtra and external bilateral/multilateral agencies.
What is the estimated cost of Pune Metro Rail Project Phase-2 approved by the Cabinet in June 2025?
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Correct answer: A — ₹3,626.24 crore
PIB: the estimated project cost is ₹3,626.24 crore.
Which state will host the Khelo India University Games 2025, as announced on 25 June 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Rajasthan
PIB: Poornima University and Rajasthan University will jointly host the Khelo India University Games 2025 in Jaipur, Rajasthan, in November.
The Khelo India University Games 2025 will be which edition of the Games that began in February 2020?
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Correct answer: C — Fifth
PIB: this will be the fifth iteration of the Khelo India University Games that began in February 2020.
The MoU signed on 25 June 2025 between DAY-NRLM and MSDE aims to support the goal of how many Lakhpati Didis, as stated by Shivraj Singh Chouhan?
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Correct answer: B — Three crore
PIB: Shivraj Singh Chouhan said the collaboration is a step towards realising the vision of three crore Lakhpati Didis across rural India.
DAY-NRLM, which signed an MoU with MSDE on 25 June 2025 to skill SHG women, functions under which ministry?
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Correct answer: A — Ministry of Rural Development
PIB: Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana–National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) is under the aegis of the Ministry of Rural Development.
Where will the International Potato Centre (CIP)'s South Asia Regional Centre, approved by the Cabinet on 25 June 2025, be set up?
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Correct answer: D — Singna, Agra, Uttar Pradesh
PIB: the CIP South Asia Regional Centre is being established at Singna, Agra, Uttar Pradesh.
The International Potato Center (CIP) is headquartered in which city?
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Correct answer: A — Lima, Peru
CIP: headquartered in Lima, Peru, CIP has a research presence in more than 20 countries.
Consider the following statements about the International Potato Center (CIP): 1. Its work focuses on potato, sweetpotato and Andean roots and tubers. 2. It is a CGIAR research centre. 3. It was founded in 1991. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 1 and 2 only
CIP: statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is wrong: CIP was founded in 1971.
What does PRAGATI, whose 48th meeting the PM chaired on 25 June 2025, stand for?
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Correct answer: A — Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation
PIB: PRAGATI is the ICT-enabled, multi-modal platform aimed at fostering Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation.
Which health scheme did the PM review at the 48th PRAGATI meeting, urging focus on Aspirational Districts and remote, tribal and border areas?
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Correct answer: C — PM-Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM)
PIB: during a review of PM-ABHIM, the PM urged all States to accelerate health infrastructure development, with focus on Aspirational Districts and remote, tribal and border areas.
Where was the 25th meeting of the Central Zonal Council held on 24 June 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Varanasi
PIB: Amit Shah chaired the 25th meeting of the Central Zonal Council in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
Consider the following statements about Zonal Councils: 1. Five Zonal Councils were established under Sections 15 to 22 of the States Reorganisation Act, 1956. 2. The Union Home Minister is the chairperson of all five Zonal Councils. 3. The Chief Minister of one member state, rotating every year, acts as the vice-chairperson. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
PIB: five Zonal Councils were established under Sections 15 to 22 of the States Reorganisation Act, 1956; the Union Home Minister chairs all five; the CM of one member state (rotating every year) is vice-chairperson. All three are correct.
Chief Ministers of which of the following states attended the 25th Central Zonal Council meeting on 24 June 2025? 1. Uttarakhand 2. Chhattisgarh 3. Rajasthan Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
PIB: the meeting was attended by the Chief Ministers of Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh; Rajasthan was not among them. So 1 and 2 only.
How many issues were discussed at the 25th meeting of the Central Zonal Council in Varanasi?
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Correct answer: C — 19
PIB: a total of 19 issues were discussed in the meeting, including several matters of national importance.
Where did the Indian Navy host the IONS Working Group Meeting on Maritime Security (IWG-MARSEC) on 24–25 June 2025?
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Correct answer: C — New Delhi
PIB: the Indian Navy hosted the IWG-MARSEC from 24 to 25 Jun 2025 in New Delhi.
Representatives of how many IONS member nations took part in the IWG-MARSEC held in June 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 13
PIB: the event brought together representatives from 13 IONS member nations.
Which of the following best describes the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS), as stated on its official website?
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Correct answer: A — A voluntary initiative to increase maritime co-operation among navies of the littoral states of the Indian Ocean Region
IONS website: IONS is a voluntary initiative to increase maritime co-operation among navies of the littoral states of the Indian Ocean Region through an open and inclusive forum.