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.
Under the Time Dissemination Project discussed on 18 June 2025, Indian Standard Time is to be delivered through how many Regional Reference Standard Laboratories?
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Correct answer: A — Five
PIB (DoCA): The initiative aims to deliver IST through five Regional Reference Standard Laboratories (RRSLs) equipped with atomic clocks; the answer is Five.
The Department of Consumer Affairs is implementing the Time Dissemination Project in collaboration with which institutions?
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Correct answer: D — CSIR-NPL and ISRO
PIB (DoCA): The Time Dissemination Project is implemented by the Department of Consumer Affairs in collaboration with CSIR-NPL and ISRO.
Which state signed an MoU with the Digital India BHASHINI Division on 18 June 2025 to promote multilingual governance in its native language?
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Correct answer: A — Mizoram
PIB (MeitY): The Digital India BHASHINI Division and the Government of Mizoram signed an MoU to empower the Mizo community through language technology.
Consider the following statements about the Mizoram–BHASHINI MoU of 18 June 2025: 1. The MoU was signed at Aizawl. 2. Mizoram Chief Secretary Khilli Ram Meena was present at the signing. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
PIB (MeitY): The MoU was signed at the MeitY Office, CGO Complex, New Delhi, not Aizawl, in the presence of Mizoram Chief Secretary Khilli Ram Meena. So the answer is 2 only.
What is the award money for each Sahitya Akademi Bal Sahitya Puraskar 2025, announced on 18 June 2025?
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Correct answer: A — ₹50,000
PIB (Culture): The award comprises a casket containing an engraved copper plaque and award money of ₹50,000 (Rs.50,000).
Who received the Sahitya Akademi Bal Sahitya Puraskar 2025 in Hindi, and for which book?
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Correct answer: C — Sushil Shukla for 'Ek Batey Bara'
PIB (Culture, Annexure A): Hindi – Ek Batey Bara (Short Stories) – Sushil Shukla, so Sushil Shukla for 'Ek Batey Bara'.
How much central assistance for recovery and reconstruction in Himachal Pradesh was approved by the High-Level Committee, as announced on 18 June 2025?
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Correct answer: C — ₹2,006.40 crore
PIB (MHA): The High-Level Committee approved a recovery plan of ₹2,006.40 crore (Rs. 2006.40 crore) for Himachal Pradesh.
The central share in the Himachal Pradesh recovery plan approved in June 2025 comes from which fund window?
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Correct answer: A — Recovery and Reconstruction Funding Window under NDRF
PIB (MHA): ₹1,504.80 crore will be the central share from the Recovery and Reconstruction Funding Window under NDRF (National Disaster Response Fund).
Consider the following statements about the High-Level Committee assistance to Himachal Pradesh announced on 18 June 2025: 1. The committee is chaired by the Union Home Minister. 2. The assistance relates to damage during the 2023 monsoon. 3. The Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog is a member of the committee. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
PIB (MHA): The HLC is chaired by Home Minister Amit Shah, the plan relates to 2023 monsoon damage, and the Finance Minister, Agriculture Minister and VC NITI Aayog are members. All are correct, so the answer is 1, 2 and 3.
Where was the Digital Payments Awards ceremony hosted by the Department of Financial Services held on 18 June 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi
PIB (MoF): DFS hosted the Digital Payments Awards ceremony at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi on 18th June 2025.
According to the Finance Minister at the Digital Payments Awards on 18 June 2025, UPI is active in how many countries?
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Correct answer: C — 7
PIB (MoF): Today UPI is active in 7 countries, the Finance Minister said.
Consider the following statements made at the Digital Payments Awards on 18 June 2025: 1. UPI recorded 18,587 crore transactions in FY 2024-25. 2. India's fintech adoption rate is 87% against 67% globally. 3. A total of 10 awards were presented to top-performing banks. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
PIB (MoF): UPI recorded 18,587 crore transactions in FY 2024-25, India has 87% fintech adoption against 67% globally, and 10 awards went to top-performing banks. All are correct, so the answer is 1, 2 and 3.
Who was the Prime Minister of Canada with whom PM Modi held a bilateral meeting at Kananaskis on 17 June 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Mark Carney
PIB (PMO): PM Modi held a bilateral meeting with the Prime Minister of Canada, Mark Carney, on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Kananaskis.
With which step did India and Canada agree to begin restoring stability in their relationship at the Modi–Carney meeting of June 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Early return of High Commissioners to each other's capitals
PIB (PMO): Both sides agreed to take calibrated and constructive steps to restore stability, beginning with the early return of High Commissioners to each other's capitals.
Consider the following statements about the Modi–Carney meeting of 17 June 2025: 1. It was held on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta. 2. It was the second in-person meeting between the two leaders since Carney assumed office. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
PIB (PMO): The meeting was held on the G7 sidelines in Kananaskis, Alberta, and it was the first, not second, in-person interaction since Carney assumed office. So the answer is 1 only.
DGFT Notification No. 18/2025-26 dated 17 June 2025 restricts the import of alloys of which metals containing more than 1% gold?
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Correct answer: B — Palladium, Rhodium and Iridium
PIB (Commerce): The notification restricts import of alloys of Palladium, Rhodium, and Iridium containing more than 1% gold by weight.
Under the DGFT notifications of 17 June 2025, alloys containing what share of gold by weight remain freely importable?
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Correct answer: C — Less than 1%
PIB (Commerce): The policy allows free import of alloys containing less than 1% gold.
With DGFT Notification No. 18/2025-26, the import restriction on precious metal alloys now covers which entire Customs Tariff Heading at the 4-digit level?
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Correct answer: A — CTH 7110
PIB (Commerce): The measure expands the platinum restriction to include the entire Customs Tariff Heading (CTH) 7110 at the 4-digit level; CTH 2843 is the separate colloidal metals heading.
Where is India's largest automobile Gati Shakti Multi-Modal Cargo Terminal, inaugurated on 17 June 2025, located?
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Correct answer: C — Maruti Suzuki, Manesar, Haryana
PIB (Railways): Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated the country's largest automobile Gati Shakti Multi-Modal Cargo Terminal at Maruti Suzuki India Limited's plant, so the answer is Maruti Suzuki, Manesar, Haryana.
What is the annual loading capacity of the Gati Shakti Cargo Terminal at Maruti Suzuki's Manesar plant?
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Correct answer: A — 4.5 lakh automobiles
PIB (Railways): The loading capacity of this Gati Shakti Cargo terminal is 4.5 lakh automobiles per annum.
Consider the following statements about the Manesar Gati Shakti Cargo Terminal: 1. It is connected to Patli railway station through a 10 km dedicated rail link. 2. The rail link forms part of the 121.7 km Haryana Orbital Rail Corridor. 3. HRIDC contributed ₹684 crore of the ₹800 crore cost of the rail link. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
PIB (Railways): The 10 km link to Patli is part of the 121.7 km Haryana Orbital Rail Corridor by HRIDC, and of its ₹800 crore cost HRIDC contributed ₹684 crore. All are correct, so the answer is 1, 2 and 3.
Where was the G7 Summit held at which PM Modi addressed the Outreach Session on 17 June 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Kananaskis, Canada
PIB (PMO): PM Modi participated in the Outreach Session of the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Canada.
PM Modi's address at the G7 Outreach Session on 17 June 2025 was on which theme?
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Correct answer: C — Energy security
PIB (PMO): He addressed a Session on 'Energy Security: diversification, technology and infrastructure to ensure access and affordability in a changing world'.
Consider the following statements about PM Modi's address at the G7 Outreach Session in June 2025: 1. He said India met its Paris commitments ahead of time. 2. He congratulated the G7 on marking 50 years of its journey. 3. He cited the International Solar Alliance and the Global Biofuels Alliance among India's global initiatives. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
PIB (PMO): Modi said India met its Paris commitments ahead of time, congratulated the G7 on 50 years, and cited ISA, CDRI, Global Biofuels Alliance, Mission LiFE and OSOWOG. All are correct, so the answer is 1, 2 and 3.
At the G7 Outreach Session in June 2025, PM Modi said which four principles underpin India's approach to energy security?
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Correct answer: B — Availability, accessibility, affordability and acceptability
PIB (PMO): He noted that availability, accessibility, affordability and acceptability were the principles that underpinned India's approach to energy security.
Who led the Thai Buddhist monk delegation that prayed at the National Museum, New Delhi on 17 June 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Somdet Phra Therayanamuni, acting Supreme Patriarch of Thailand
PIB (Culture): The delegation was led by H E Somdet Phra Therayanamuni, acting Supreme Patriarch of Thailand; Phra Kittisaramuni Kulphol is Deputy Abbot of Wat Debsirindravas.
Which organisation hosted the Thai Buddhist delegation during its visit to India in June 2025?
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Correct answer: D — International Buddhist Confederation
PIB (Culture): The delegation was hosted by the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC).
Where did the MoEFCC hold its national workshop on combating desertification and drought on 17 June 2025?
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Correct answer: D — ICFRE-AFRI, Jodhpur
PIB (MoEFCC): The one-day national workshop was organised at ICFRE-Arid Forest Research Institute, that is ICFRE-AFRI, Jodhpur.
What was the theme of the MoEFCC national workshop held at Jodhpur on 17 June 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Strategies for Combating Desertification and Drought
PIB (MoEFCC): The theme of the event was 'Strategies for Combating Desertification and Drought'.
Consider the following statements about the MoEFCC workshop at Jodhpur on 17 June 2025: 1. Gajendra Singh Shekhawat was the Chief Guest. 2. The Aravalli range was described as spanning 700 km across 29 districts. 3. The workshop was held on the occasion of the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 2 and 3 only
PIB (MoEFCC): Bhupender Yadav, not Shekhawat, was the Chief Guest; the Aravallis were described as spanning 700 km across 29 districts, and the event marked the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought. So the answer is 2 and 3 only.
Fossil leaves found in Assam's Makum Coalfield, reported by DST on 17 June 2025, are the world's oldest known fossil record of which plant genus?
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Correct answer: A — Nothopegia
PIB (DST): The fossilized leaves, about 24–23 million years old, were the world's oldest known fossil record of the plant genus Nothopegia.
The Nothopegia fossil leaves studied by BSIP scientists were found in which coalfield?
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Correct answer: D — Makum Coalfield, Assam
PIB (DST): The fossil leaves were discovered in the Makum Coalfield, Assam.
How much margin money subsidy did KVIC disburse to 11,480 service-sector beneficiaries on 17 June 2025?
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Correct answer: D — ₹300 crore
PIB (MSME): KVIC disbursed margin money subsidy of ₹300 crore (Rs 300 crore) to 11,480 Service Sector beneficiaries on 17 June 2025.
Under which scheme did KVIC disburse margin money subsidy on 17 June 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme
PIB (MSME): The subsidy was disbursed under the Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP).
According to KVIC, how many micro enterprises had been set up under PMEGP since its inception up to 2024-25?
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Correct answer: C — 10,18,185
PIB (MSME): A total of 10,18,185 micro enterprises have been set up under the scheme so far; 90,04,541 is the number of people connected to employment.
Which coal block's allocation marked the Ministry of Coal's 200th coal mine allocation, announced on 17 June 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Marwatola–II
PIB (Coal): The issuance of the Allocation Order for the Marwatola–II coal block marked the allocation of the 200th Coal Mine.
To which company was the Allocation Order for the Marwatola–II coal block issued in June 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Singhal Business Private Limited
PIB (Coal): The Allocation Order for the Marwatola–II coal block was issued to Singhal Business Private Limited.
Which concessionaire did NHAI debar from future bids after the slope collapse on NH-66 in Kerala, as announced on 17 June 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Megha Engineering and Infrastructure Ltd.
PIB (MoRTH): Concessionaire and its Promoter, Megha Engineering and Infrastructure Ltd., has been debarred from participating in future bids.
Consider the following statements about the NH-66 slope collapse in Kerala in June 2025: 1. The project is being executed in Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) mode. 2. The collapse occurred at Cherkkala in Kasaragod district. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
PIB (MoRTH): The project is on Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM), not EPC, and the collapse occurred at Cherkkala in Kasaragod district. So the answer is 2 only.
Who addressed the Annual Conference of Relief Commissioners and Disaster Response Forces as chief guest on 16 June 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Amit Shah
PIB (MHA): Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed the annual conference in New Delhi as the chief guest.
At the conference of 16 June 2025, Amit Shah cited which cyclone in Gujarat as an example of zero casualties?
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Correct answer: D — Biparjoy
PIB (MHA): Shah said that during Cyclone Biparjoy in Gujarat there were zero casualties.
Consider the following statements about the Annual Conference of Relief Commissioners and SDRFs, 2025: 1. It was a two-day conference organised by the Ministry of Home Affairs. 2. Its valedictory session was chaired by the Union Home Secretary. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
PIB (MHA): The two-day conference organised by MHA concluded on 17 June; the valedictory session was chaired by Dr P. K. Mishra, Principal Secretary to the PM, not the Home Secretary. So the answer is 1 only.
What was the annual WPI-based inflation rate (provisional) for May 2025, released on 16 June 2025?
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Correct answer: D — 0.39%
PIB (Commerce): The annual rate of inflation based on WPI is 0.39% (provisional) for May 2025.
What is the base year of the Wholesale Price Index series used for the May 2025 data?
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Correct answer: B — 2011-12
PIB (Commerce): The release is titled Index Numbers of Wholesale Price in India for May 2025 (Base Year: 2011-12).
Consider the following statements about WPI inflation in May 2025: 1. Inflation in manufactured products was negative. 2. Inflation in primary articles was negative. 3. Inflation in fuel and power was negative. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 2 and 3 only
PIB (Commerce): Primary articles were at -2.02% and fuel & power at -2.27%, while manufactured products were positive at 2.04%. So the answer is 2 and 3 only.
Who was endorsed as the President of the International Big Cat Alliance at its first Assembly on 16 June 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Bhupender Yadav
PIB (MoEFCC): The Assembly unanimously endorsed Bhupender Yadav as the President of the IBCA; S.P. Yadav was endorsed as Director General.
The International Big Cat Alliance is a coalition of how many range countries?
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Correct answer: C — 95
PIB (MoEFCC): IBCA is a coalition of 95 range countries; 9 countries sent ministerial delegations to the first Assembly.
Who was endorsed as the Director General of the International Big Cat Alliance in June 2025?
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Correct answer: B — S.P. Yadav
PIB (MoEFCC): The Assembly also endorsed S.P. Yadav as the Director General of IBCA.
Which of the following is NOT among the seven big cats under the mandate of the International Big Cat Alliance?
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Correct answer: D — Clouded Leopard
PIB (MoEFCC): IBCA's mandate covers Tiger, Lion, Leopard, Snow Leopard, Cheetah, Jaguar and Puma, so the Clouded Leopard is not among them.
Which honour did Cyprus confer on PM Narendra Modi on 16 June 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III
PIB (PMO): The President of Cyprus conferred upon PM Modi Cyprus's honour, the Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III.
Who is the President of Cyprus who held official talks with PM Modi on 16 June 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Nikos Christodoulides
PIB (PMO): PM Modi held official talks with the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides.
Consider the following statements about the India–Cyprus talks of 16 June 2025: 1. The two sides agreed to establish a five-year roadmap to strengthen cooperation in strategic areas. 2. They agreed to establish cyber and maritime security dialogues. 3. An MoU to establish an India Studies ICCR Chair at the University of Nicosia was signed. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
PIB (PMO): The sides agreed on a five-year roadmap and cyber and maritime security dialogues, and an MoU for an India Studies ICCR Chair at the University of Nicosia was signed. All are correct, so the answer is 1, 2 and 3.
The India–Cyprus Bilateral Defence Cooperation Programme, welcomed by the leaders in June 2025, was signed in:
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Correct answer: B — January 2025
PIB (PMO): The leaders appreciated the Bilateral Defence Cooperation Programme signed in January 2025.
What is the name of the national-level cyber security exercise that commenced on 16 June 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Cyber Suraksha
PIB (MoD): 'Cyber Suraksha', a comprehensive Cyber Security Exercise, commenced on June 16, 2025.
The 'Cyber Suraksha' exercise of June 2025 was organised by the Defence Cyber Agency under the aegis of:
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Correct answer: B — Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff
PIB (MoD): The exercise was organised by Defence Cyber Agency under the aegis of Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff.
Consider the following statements about the 'Cyber Suraksha' exercise: 1. It runs from 16 June to 27 June 2025. 2. Over 100 participants from national-level agencies and defence stakeholders are taking part. 3. A conclave of Chief Information Security Officers is part of the exercise. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
PIB (MoD): The exercise runs from 16 to 27 June 2025 with over 100 participants, and a CISOs conclave is dovetailed into it. All are correct, so the answer is 1, 2 and 3.
'Achal', launched in Goa on 16 June 2025, is which type of vessel?
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Correct answer: D — The fifth Fast Patrol Vessel for the Indian Coast Guard
PIB (MoD): 'Achal' is the fifth Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) in a series of eight being constructed by GSL, so it is the fifth Fast Patrol Vessel for the Indian Coast Guard.
How many Fast Patrol Vessels are in the series being built by Goa Shipyard Ltd for the Indian Coast Guard, of which 'Achal' is the fifth?
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Correct answer: A — Eight
PIB (MoD): 'Achal' is the fifth FPV in a series of eight, so the answer is Eight.
Under TRAI's Telecommunication Tariff (71st Amendment) Order, 2025, retail FTTH broadband plans up to 200 Mbps must be offered to PM-WANI Public Data Offices at tariffs not exceeding:
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Correct answer: A — Twice the corresponding consumer broadband price
PIB (DoT): The order mandates FTTH plans up to 200 Mbps be offered to PDOs at tariffs not exceeding twice the corresponding consumer broadband price.
TRAI's tariff order of 16 June 2025 on broadband for Public Data Offices relates to which scheme?
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Correct answer: D — PM-WANI
PIB (DoT): The order concerns broadband connectivity to Public Data Offices (PDOs) under the PM-WANI scheme.
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India was established with effect from which date?
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Correct answer: B — 20 February 1997
TRAI (trai.gov.in): TRAI was established with effect from 20 February 1997 (20th February 1997) by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Act, 1997.
The Water Metro proposed for Patna in June 2025 is to replicate the model of which city's water metro?
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Correct answer: B — Kochi
PIB (MoPSW): Patna is being considered for the introduction of a Water Metro, replicating the successful Kochi Water Metro model.
Which Patna-based institution is being upgraded as a Centre of Excellence, as announced on 16 June 2025?
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Correct answer: C — National Inland Navigation Institute
PIB (MoPSW): Patna based National Inland Navigation Institute (NINI) is being upgraded as Centre of Excellence.
India's total exports (merchandise and services) during April–May 2025 were estimated at:
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Correct answer: B — US$ 142.43 billion
PIB (Commerce): The cumulative exports (merchandise & services) during April-May 2025 are estimated at US$ 142.43 billion.
What was the value of India's merchandise exports in May 2025?
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Correct answer: D — US$ 38.73 billion
PIB (Commerce): Merchandise exports during May 2025 were US$ 38.73 billion as compared to US$ 39.59 billion in May 2024.
Consider the following statements about India's trade data released on 16 June 2025: 1. Total exports (merchandise and services) in May 2025 grew 2.77% over May 2024. 2. The merchandise trade deficit in April–May 2025 was lower than in April–May 2024. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
PIB (Commerce): Total exports grew 2.77% in May 2025, but the merchandise trade deficit widened to US$ 48.33 billion from US$ 41.27 billion. So the answer is 1 only.
Over what distance did DRDO and IIT Delhi demonstrate entanglement-based free-space quantum secure communication, as announced on 16 June 2025?
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Correct answer: B — More than one km
PIB (MoD): Free-space quantum secure communication using quantum entanglement over a distance of more than one km was achieved.
Where was the free-space optical link for the DRDO–IIT Delhi quantum entanglement demonstration established?
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Correct answer: C — IIT Delhi campus
PIB (MoD): The communication was achieved via a free-space optical link established on the IIT Delhi campus.
Which company's semiconductor fabrication project did Dr P. K. Mishra inspect at Dholera on 16 June 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Tata Electronics
PIB (PMO): Dr. Mishra inspected Tata Electronics' Semiconductor Fabrication (Fab) project.
By when were cargo operations at Dholera International Airport expected to begin, as reported during the review of 16 June 2025?
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Correct answer: C — October 2025
PIB (PMO): Officials informed him that cargo operations would commence by October 2025.
Which institute hosted the annual meeting of the NDACC-IRWG, TCCON and COCCON communities from 16 to 20 June 2025?
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Correct answer: C — ARIES, Nainital
PIB (DST): ARIES, Nainital, an autonomous institute under DST, hosted the meeting at its Manora Peak campus from June 16-20, 2025.
Who inaugurated the international meeting on greenhouse gas observations at ARIES, Nainital on 16 June 2025?
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Correct answer: A — A. S. Kiran Kumar
PIB (DST): The meeting was inaugurated by former chairman, ISRO, A. S. Kiran Kumar on June 16, 2025.
According to the PLFS monthly bulletin released on 16 June 2025, what was the unemployment rate (CWS, age 15+) in May 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 5.6%
PIB (MoSPI): The Unemployment Rate in CWS among persons of age 15 years and above increased to 5.6% in May 2025 from 5.1% in April 2025.
What was the Labour Force Participation Rate (CWS, age 15+) in May 2025 as per the PLFS monthly bulletin?
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Correct answer: A — 54.8%
PIB (MoSPI): LFPR in CWS among persons of age 15 years and above was 54.8% during May 2025 as compared to 55.6% during April 2025.
Consider the following statements about the PLFS monthly bulletin for May 2025: 1. The female unemployment rate was higher than the male unemployment rate. 2. The overall Worker Population Ratio was 51.7%. 3. In rural areas, the share of employment in agriculture declined from April to May 2025. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
PIB (MoSPI): Female UR was 5.8% against 5.6% for males, WPR was 51.7%, and rural agriculture's share fell from 45.9% to 43.5%. All are correct, so the answer is 1, 2 and 3.
As per the Home Ministry on 15 June 2025, the Census notification was to be published in the official gazette on which date?
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Correct answer: A — 16 June 2025
PIB (MHA): the notification to conduct the Census will be published in the official gazette on 16 June 2025.
The forthcoming Census reviewed on 15 June 2025 will be which Census since independence?
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Correct answer: C — 8th
PIB (MHA): this Census is the 16th since the beginning and the 8th after independence.
In the forthcoming Census, which phase collects data on housing conditions, assets and amenities of each household?
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Correct answer: B — Houselisting Operation
PIB (MHA): in phase one, the Houselisting Operation (HLO), the housing conditions, assets and amenities of each household will be collected.
Consider the following statements about the forthcoming Census as reviewed on 15 June 2025: 1. Caste enumeration will also be done. 2. It will be conducted through digital means using mobile applications. 3. Self-enumeration will not be permitted. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
PIB (MHA): caste enumeration will be done and the Census will be digital through mobile apps, so 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is wrong because a provision of self-enumeration will be available. So the answer is 1 and 2 only.
In which Cyprus city did PM Modi and President Nikos Christodoulides hold a roundtable with business leaders on 15 June 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Limassol
PIB (PMO): the roundtable interaction with business leaders from Cyprus and India was held in Limassol.
During PM Modi's Cyprus visit in June 2025, the Cyprus Stock Exchange signed an MoU with which Indian entity?
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Correct answer: C — NSE International Exchange, GIFT City
PIB (PMO): the two leaders welcomed the MoU between NSE International Exchange, GIFT City, Gujarat and the Cyprus Stock Exchange.
Consider the following statements about the India–Cyprus business roundtable of 15 June 2025: 1. NIPL and Eurobank Cyprus reached an understanding on introducing UPI for cross-border payments. 2. An India–Greece–Cyprus Business and Investment Council was launched. 3. The visit was the first ever by an Indian Prime Minister to Cyprus. 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: MEA called it the first visit of an Indian PM to Cyprus in over two decades, not the first ever. So the answer is 1 and 2 only.