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India launches Electronic Personnel Licence for pilots, becoming the second country to do so
Q1

With the launch of the Electronic Personnel Licence (EPL) for pilots on 20 February 2025, India became which country in the world to implement it?

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Correct answer: C — Second

The Civil Aviation Ministry said India became the second country globally to implement the EPL system.

Q2 Advanced

India's Electronic Personnel Licence for pilots follows ICAO's Amendment 178 to which Annex of the Chicago Convention?

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Correct answer: D — Annex 1 - Personnel Licensing

The EPL follows ICAO's Amendment 178 to Annex 1, Personnel Licensing, which encourages member states to adopt electronic licences.

Uttar Pradesh presents ₹8,08,736 crore budget for 2025-26, 9.8% larger than last year
Q3

What is the size of the Uttar Pradesh budget for 2025-26 presented on 20 February 2025?

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Correct answer: D — ₹8,08,736 crore

Finance Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna tabled a ₹8,08,736 crore budget for 2025-26, up from ₹7,36,437 crore in 2024-25.

Q4 Advanced

Who presented the Uttar Pradesh budget for 2025-26 in the state Assembly?

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Correct answer: A — Suresh Kumar Khanna

Finance Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna presented the budget on 20 February 2025.

Gujarat presents ₹3,70,250 crore budget for 2025-26; proposes ₹50,000 crore Viksit Gujarat Fund
Q5

What is the size of the Gujarat budget for 2025-26 presented on 20 February 2025?

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Correct answer: B — ₹3,70,250 crore

Finance Minister Kanubhai Desai presented a ₹3,70,250 crore budget for 2025-26.

Q6 Advanced

The Viksit Gujarat Fund proposed in Gujarat's 2025-26 budget is worth how much over five years?

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Correct answer: C — ₹50,000 crore

The Finance Minister proposed a ₹50,000 crore Viksit Gujarat Fund over the next five years, with ₹5,000 crore allocated for 2025-26.

Q7 Advanced

The 'Namo Shakti Expressway' announced in Gujarat's 2025-26 budget will connect Banaskantha with:

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Correct answer: D — Saurashtra's coastal areas

The greenfield Namo Shakti Expressway is to connect Banaskantha to Saurashtra's coastal areas.

Gyanesh Kumar takes charge as India's 26th Chief Election Commissioner; Vivek Joshi joins as Election Commissioner
Q8

Gyanesh Kumar, who assumed charge on 19 February 2025, is India's which Chief Election Commissioner?

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Correct answer: B — 26th

The Election Commission's press note says Gyanesh Kumar assumed charge as the 26th Chief Election Commissioner of India.

Q9

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar belongs to the 1988 batch of the IAS from which cadre?

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Correct answer: A — Kerala

Gyanesh Kumar is a 1988-batch IAS officer of the Kerala cadre and served as District Collector of Ernakulam.

Q10 Advanced

Who took charge as Election Commissioner on 19 February 2025, filling the vacancy created by Gyanesh Kumar's elevation as CEC?

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Correct answer: B — Vivek Joshi

Vivek Joshi, who was Haryana's Chief Secretary, took charge as Election Commissioner the same day; Sukhbir Singh Sandhu was already a member.

Q11 Advanced

Under the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners Act, 2023, the Search Committee that prepares a panel of five names is headed by the:

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Correct answer: C — Minister of Law and Justice

Section 6 of the 2023 Act provides for a Search Committee headed by the Minister of Law and Justice, with two members not below the rank of Secretary, to prepare a panel of five persons.

Q12 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Selection Committee under Section 7 of the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners Act, 2023: 1. It is chaired by the Prime Minister. 2. The Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha is a member. 3. The Chief Justice of India is a member. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — 1 and 2 only

Section 7 names the Prime Minister as Chairperson, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha and a Union Cabinet Minister nominated by the Prime Minister as members; the Chief Justice of India is not on the committee, so only the first two statements are correct.

High-Level Committee under Amit Shah approves ₹1,554.99 crore NDRF aid to Andhra Pradesh, Nagaland, Odisha, Telangana and Tripura
Q13

Which state received the largest share of the ₹1,554.99 crore NDRF assistance approved on 19 February 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh was approved ₹608.08 crore, the largest share; Tripura got ₹288.93 crore and Odisha ₹255.24 crore.

Q14 Advanced

Which of the following states was NOT among the five that received additional NDRF assistance approved on 19 February 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Kerala

The five states were Andhra Pradesh, Nagaland, Odisha, Telangana and Tripura; Kerala was not among them.

Q15 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the NDRF assistance approved on 19 February 2025: 1. It was approved by a High-Level Committee chaired by the Union Home Minister. 2. It is subject to adjustment of 50% of the opening balance available in the states' SDRF. 3. In 2024-25 the Centre released SDRF funds to all 28 states. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 and 2 only

The High-Level Committee chaired by Amit Shah approved the aid subject to adjustment of 50% of the opening SDRF balance; SDRF funds in 2024-25 went to 27 states, not all 28, so only the first two statements are correct.

Champions Trophy 2025 opens in Karachi: New Zealand beat hosts Pakistan by 60 runs; Latham and Young hit centuries
Q16

By what margin did New Zealand beat Pakistan in the opening match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Karachi?

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Correct answer: D — 60 runs

New Zealand made 320 for 5 and bowled Pakistan out for 260, winning by 60 runs.

Q17 Advanced

Who was named Player of the Match in the Champions Trophy 2025 opener between Pakistan and New Zealand?

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Correct answer: B — Tom Latham

Tom Latham, unbeaten on 118 off 104 balls, was named Player of the Match.

Q18 Advanced

Besides Tom Latham, which New Zealand batter scored a century against Pakistan in Karachi on 19 February 2025?

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Correct answer: C — Will Young

Will Young made 107 off 113 balls, the other century in New Zealand's 320 for 5.

India elected Vice President of IALA at its first General Assembly in Singapore as the body becomes an inter-governmental organisation
Q19

Where was the first General Assembly of IALA held, at which India was elected to the Vice Presidency in February 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Singapore

India was elected to IALA's Vice Presidency at the body's 1st General Assembly in Singapore.

Q20 Advanced

IALA, whose first General Assembly was held in February 2025, was originally established in which year?

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Correct answer: D — 1957

IALA was established in 1957 as a non-governmental organisation.

Q21 Advanced

What change in IALA's status was marked by its first General Assembly in Singapore?

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Correct answer: B — It moved from a non-governmental to an inter-governmental organisation

The first General Assembly marked IALA's transition from a non-governmental organisation to an inter-governmental organisation.

Shivaji Jayanti: Mandaviya and Fadnavis lead 'Jai Shivaji Jai Bharat' Padyatra in Pune on 395th birth anniversary
Q22

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

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Correct answer: A — 395th

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

Q23 Advanced

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

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Correct answer: B — Jai Shivaji Jai Bharat

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

Rajasthan Budget 2025-26: Diya Kumari presents state's first Green Budget with ₹27,854 crore allocation
Q24

Who presented the Rajasthan Budget 2025-26 in the state Assembly on 19 February 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Diya Kumari

Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Diya Kumari presented the 2025-26 Rajasthan Budget.

Q25 Advanced

How much did Rajasthan provide under its first Green Budget, presented with the 2025-26 Budget?

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Correct answer: A — ₹27,854 crore

The Budget speech says ₹27,854 crore has been provided across sectors under the state's first Green Budget for 2025-26.

Q26 Advanced

Rajasthan's estimated fiscal deficit for 2025-26 is what share of its GSDP?

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Correct answer: B — 4.25%

The fiscal deficit of ₹84,643 crore is 4.25% of GSDP, as stated with the Budget.

India and Argentina sign MoU on lithium: MECL partners Catamarca province for critical mineral exploration
Q27

Which Indian PSU signed an MoU with the Provincial Government of Catamarca, Argentina, on 19 February 2025 for critical mineral exploration?

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Correct answer: C — Mineral Exploration and Consultancy Limited (MECL)

The MoU was signed between Mineral Exploration and Consultancy Limited (MECL), a PSU under the Ministry of Mines, and the Provincial Government of Catamarca.

Q28 Advanced

Argentina, a partner in India's search for battery minerals, is part of which resource region?

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Correct answer: D — Lithium Triangle

The Ministry of Mines described Argentina as known for its vast lithium reserves as part of the 'Lithium Triangle'.

13th Malaysia-India Defence Cooperation Committee meets in Kuala Lumpur; terms of reference for Su-30 Forum exchanged
Q29

Which edition of the Malaysia-India Defence Cooperation Committee (MIDCOM) met in Kuala Lumpur on 19 February 2025?

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Correct answer: C — 13th

The 13th MIDCOM meeting was held in Kuala Lumpur on 19 February 2025.

Q30 Advanced

At the 13th MIDCOM, India and Malaysia exchanged terms of reference for a forum on the maintenance of which aircraft, flown by both air forces?

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Correct answer: D — Su-30

The finalised terms of reference for a Su-30 Forum were exchanged, to share expertise and best practices in Su-30 maintenance.

India and Qatar elevate ties to Strategic Partnership during Amir Sheikh Tamim's state visit; Qatar commits $10 billion investment
Q31

Which leader of Qatar paid a State Visit to India on 17-18 February 2025?

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Correct answer: C — Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani

The Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, paid his second State Visit to India on 17-18 February 2025.

Q32

During the Amir of Qatar's visit in February 2025, India-Qatar relations were elevated to which level?

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Correct answer: A — Strategic Partnership

The two sides signed the Agreement on the Establishment of Bilateral Strategic Partnership.

Q33 Advanced

How much investment in India did Qatar commit to, according to the India-Qatar Joint Statement of 18 February 2025?

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Correct answer: B — USD 10 billion

The Qatar side announced a commitment to invest USD 10 billion in India in sectors such as infrastructure, technology, manufacturing and food security.

Q34 Advanced

What bilateral trade target did India and Qatar set in February 2025?

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Correct answer: C — Double trade by 2030

Both sides set the target to double bilateral trade by 2030 and agreed to explore a bilateral Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement.

Q35 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Amir of Qatar's visit to India in February 2025: 1. It was his second State Visit to India. 2. The Joint Working Group on Trade and Commerce was elevated to a Joint Commission headed by the Commerce Ministers. 3. India and Qatar signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement during the visit. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only

It was the Amir's second State Visit, and the trade working group became a Joint Commission headed by the Commerce Ministers; on a CEPA, the sides only agreed to explore the possibility, so only the first two statements are correct.

Inland Waterways Terminal at Jogighopa, Assam, dedicated to the nation; cargo flagged off to Bangladesh
Q36

The Inland Waterways Terminal at Jogighopa, dedicated to the nation on 18 February 2025, is in which state?

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Correct answer: B — Assam

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal dedicated the Inland Waterways Terminal at Jogighopa, Assam, to the nation.

Q37 Advanced

The Jogighopa terminal is located 91 km from which town in Bhutan?

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Correct answer: C — Gelephu

The terminal is 91 km from Gelephu in Bhutan, 108 km from the Bangladesh border and 147 km from Guwahati.

Q38 Advanced

How much cargo is the Jogighopa Inland Waterways Terminal expected to handle per year by 2027?

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Correct answer: A — 1.1 million tonnes

By 2027 the terminal is expected to handle 1.1 million tonnes of cargo per annum.

Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly adopts National e-Vidhan Application and becomes a Digital House
Q39

Which state's Legislative Assembly adopted the National e-Vidhan Application and became a Digital House on 18 February 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Uttarakhand

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and Speaker Ritu Khanduri inaugurated NeVA in the Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly, making it a Digital House.

Q40 Advanced

The National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) was rolled out to state legislatures on the lines of the e-Vidhan system of which state's Legislative Assembly?

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Correct answer: A — Himachal Pradesh

The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs was made nodal ministry to roll out e-Vidhan, re-designated NeVA, in all states and UTs with legislatures on the lines of the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly.

NAKSHA urban land survey pilot launched at Raisen, Madhya Pradesh, for 152 urban local bodies
Q41

Where was the NAKSHA urban land survey pilot nationally launched on 18 February 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Raisen

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurated the NAKSHA pilot at Raisen, Madhya Pradesh.

Q42 Advanced

Which organisation is the technical partner for aerial surveys and orthorectified imagery under the NAKSHA programme?

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Correct answer: A — Survey of India

The Survey of India is the technical partner, conducting aerial surveys and providing orthorectified imagery to states and UTs.

Q43 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the NAKSHA pilot launched in February 2025: 1. Its end-to-end web-GIS platform is being developed by the Madhya Pradesh State Electronic Development Corporation. 2. Its cost of about ₹194 crore is fully funded by the Government of India. 3. It is being piloted only in urban local bodies of Madhya Pradesh. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: D — 1 and 2 only

MPSEDC is building the web-GIS platform and the roughly ₹194 crore pilot is fully centrally funded; the pilot covers 152 urban local bodies in 26 states and 3 UTs, not only Madhya Pradesh, so only the first two statements are correct.

PLFS October-December 2024: urban unemployment rate eases to 6.4%
Q44

According to the PLFS quarterly bulletin for October-December 2024, what was the urban unemployment rate for persons aged 15 and above (CWS)?

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Correct answer: C — 6.4%

The urban unemployment rate for persons aged 15 and above fell to 6.4% in October-December 2024 from 6.5% a year earlier.

Q45 Advanced

What was the urban unemployment rate among women aged 15 and above in October-December 2024, as per the PLFS bulletin?

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Correct answer: B — 8.1%

The female urban unemployment rate fell from 8.6% in October-December 2023 to 8.1% in October-December 2024.

ASI's revived Underwater Archaeology Wing begins explorations off Dwarka, Gujarat, with three women archaeologists
Q46

Near which creek did ASI's Underwater Archaeology Wing begin its initial investigations off Dwarka in February 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Gomati Creek

The team selected an area near the Gomati Creek for its initial underwater investigations off Dwarka.

Q47 Advanced

Who led the ASI team that began underwater explorations off Dwarka in February 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Prof. Alok Tripathi

The five-member team was led by Prof. Alok Tripathi, Additional Director-General (Archaeology); H.K. Nayak and Dr. Aparajita Sharma were team members.

Q48 Advanced

In which period had ASI's Underwater Archaeology Wing earlier carried out offshore and onshore excavations at Dwarka?

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Correct answer: A — 2005 to 2007

The wing carried out offshore and onshore excavations at Dwarka from 2005 to 2007, when sculptures and stone anchors were found.

Second All-India State Water Ministers' Conference opens in Udaipur, Rajasthan
Q49

Where was the second All-India State Water Ministers' Conference held in February 2025?

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Correct answer: B — Udaipur

The conference, organised by the Ministry of Jal Shakti, began in Udaipur, Rajasthan, on 18 February 2025.

Q50 Advanced

'Water Vision @2047', on which the Udaipur conference built, was first formulated at the 2023 conference held in which city?

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Correct answer: C — Bhopal

Water Vision @2047 was first formulated at the 2023 Bhopal Conference and reviewed at the Secretaries' Conference in Mahabalipuram in 2024.

DoT and ITU sign Letter of Intent on AI-driven digital twins; India proposes to host ITU Plenipotentiary Conference 2030
Q51

Which ITU event did India propose to host, during the Telecom Secretary's visit to Geneva in February 2025?

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Correct answer: C — ITU Plenipotentiary Conference 2030

India proposed to host the ITU Plenipotentiary Conference 2030 as part of positioning itself as a global digital leader.

Q52 Advanced

The Letter of Intent signed by DoT and ITU on 17 February 2025 mainly concerns collaboration on:

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Correct answer: D — AI-driven digital twin technologies for infrastructure planning

The LoI covers common initiatives in digital twins, AI-driven solutions, virtual world technologies and IMT-2030 for future-ready infrastructure planning.

Reliance New Energy Battery awarded 10 GWh under PLI scheme for Advanced Chemistry Cell; 40 of 50 GWh now allotted
Q53

How much Advanced Chemistry Cell capacity was awarded to Reliance New Energy Battery Limited under the PLI scheme on 17 February 2025?

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Correct answer: A — 10 GWh

The Programme Agreement awards Reliance New Energy Battery Limited 10 GWh of ACC capacity after a global tender.

Q54 Advanced

After the Reliance agreement of February 2025, how much cumulative capacity had been awarded under the PLI scheme for Advanced Chemistry Cell?

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Correct answer: C — 40 GWh

With this signing, a cumulative capacity of 40 GWh has been awarded to four firms out of the scheme's 50 GWh target.

Q55 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the PLI scheme for Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) battery storage: 1. It was approved by the Cabinet in May 2021 with an outlay of ₹18,100 crore. 2. It aims at a total manufacturing capacity of 50 GWh. 3. In the first round of bidding in March 2022, the entire 50 GWh was allotted. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: D — 1 and 2 only

The scheme was approved in May 2021 with ₹18,100 crore for 50 GWh; the first round in March 2022 allotted only 30 GWh to three firms, so only the first two statements are correct.

India's exports in April-January 2024-25 estimated at $682.59 billion, up 7.21%
Q56

What were India's estimated total exports (merchandise and services) in April-January 2024-25?

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Correct answer: A — USD 682.59 billion

Total exports in April-January 2024-25 were estimated at USD 682.59 billion, up 7.21% from USD 636.69 billion; USD 770.06 billion was the imports figure.

Q57 Advanced

Which of the following was the fastest-growing major export category in January 2025, as per the Commerce Ministry?

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Correct answer: B — Electronic goods

Electronic goods exports grew 78.97% to USD 4.11 billion in January 2025, ahead of rice at 44.61% and drugs and pharmaceuticals at 21.46%.

Q58 Advanced

In January 2025, how did India's estimated services exports compare with merchandise exports?

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Correct answer: C — Services exports exceeded merchandise exports

Services exports were estimated at USD 38.55 billion against merchandise exports of USD 36.43 billion in January 2025.

PM-AASHA continued till 2025-26; tur procurement approved in nine states under Price Support Scheme
Q59

In how many states did the Agriculture Minister approve tur procurement under the Price Support Scheme for kharif 2024-25, as announced on 17 February 2025?

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Correct answer: C — 9

Tur procurement was approved in nine states, from Andhra Pradesh to Uttar Pradesh, for a total of 13.22 lakh tonnes.

Q60 Advanced

Which central nodal agencies will purchase tur from farmers under the Price Support Scheme of PM-AASHA, as stated in February 2025?

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Correct answer: A — NAFED and NCCF

The Government said it is committed to purchasing 100% of tur produced by farmers through the central nodal agencies NAFED and NCCF.

Q61 Advanced

Under the Budget 2025 announcement cited by the Agriculture Ministry, procurement of which pulses up to 100% of a state's production will continue for four more years?

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Correct answer: B — Tur, urad and masur

The Budget 2025 announcement continues procurement of tur (arhar), urad and masur up to 100% of the state's production for another four years.

Arunachal Cabinet approves Arun Parivar Patra Authority Bill, 2025 for a family-centric citizen database
Q62

Which Bill did the Arunachal Pradesh Cabinet approve on 17 February 2025 to create a family-centric citizen database?

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Correct answer: D — Arunachal Pradesh Arun Parivar Patra Authority Bill, 2025

The Cabinet chaired by Pema Khandu approved the Arunachal Pradesh Arun Parivar Patra Authority Bill, 2025.

Q63 Advanced

What is the name of the state think tank approved by the Arunachal Pradesh Cabinet on 17 February 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Institute for Transforming Arunachal

The Cabinet approved the Institute for Transforming Arunachal (ITA) to serve as the state's think tank.

Q64 Advanced

Under the Arunachal Pradesh Arun Parivar Patra Authority Act, 2025, who is the ex-officio Chairperson of the Arun Parivar Patra Authority?

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Correct answer: B — The Chief Secretary of the State

Section 19(6) of the Act makes the Chief Secretary of the State the ex-officio Chairperson of the Authority, headquartered at Itanagar; the Secretary (Planning & Investment) chairs its Executive Committee.

Nirmala Sitharaman launches Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme for MSMEs in Mumbai; first Sachal Aaykar Seva Kendra opened
Q65

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

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Correct answer: C — Mumbai

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

Q66 Advanced

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

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Correct answer: D — The first Sachal Aaykar Seva Kendra

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

Magnitude 4.0 earthquake with epicentre in New Delhi jolts Delhi-NCR at 5:36 am
Q67

At what depth did the magnitude 4.0 earthquake strike New Delhi on 17 February 2025, according to the National Center for Seismology?

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Correct answer: A — 5 km

The National Center for Seismology recorded the quake at a shallow depth of 5 km, at 05:36:55 IST.

Q68 Advanced

Near which area of Delhi was the epicentre of the 17 February 2025 earthquake located?

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Correct answer: B — Dhaula Kuan

An official told PTI the epicentre was near Durgabai Deshmukh College of Special Education in Dhaula Kuan.

Q69 Advanced

The Dhaula Kuan region, epicentre of the 17 February 2025 Delhi earthquake, had earlier experienced an earthquake in 2007 of what magnitude, as stated by the National Center for Seismology?

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Correct answer: D — 4.6

NCS Director O.P. Mishra said the region had a 4.6 magnitude earthquake in 2007, but at a depth of 10 km, so it was felt less strongly than the shallow 5 km quake of 2025.

Odisha Budget 2025-26: CM Mohan Charan Majhi presents ₹2,90,000 crore budget with capital outlay at 6.1% of GSDP
Q70

Who presented the Odisha Budget 2025-26 in the state Assembly on 17 February 2025?

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Correct answer: B — Mohan Charan Majhi

Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi presented the ₹2,90,000 crore Budget on 17 February 2025.

Q71 Advanced

What is the total size of Odisha's Budget for 2025-26?

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Correct answer: A — ₹2,90,000 crore

The Budget Estimates for 2025-26 are ₹2,90,000 crore, about 9% more than 2024-25's ₹2,65,000 crore; ₹1,70,000 crore is the Programme Budget.

Q72 Advanced

Odisha's capital outlay of ₹65,012 crore in the 2025-26 Budget is what share of the state's GSDP?

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Correct answer: B — 6.1%

The capital outlay of ₹65,012 crore in 2025-26 is 6.1% of GSDP, as per the state's budget documents.

PM Modi addresses second edition of Bharat Tex at Bharat Mandapam; says India is the sixth-largest textile exporter
Q73

Which edition of Bharat Tex did PM Narendra Modi address at Bharat Mandapam on 16 February 2025?

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Correct answer: B — 2nd

The Prime Minister remarked that Bharat Mandapam was witnessing the second (2nd) edition of Bharat Tex.

Q74 Advanced

According to PM Modi at Bharat Tex 2025, what is India's current rank among the world's exporters of textiles and apparel?

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Correct answer: C — 6th

The Prime Minister said India is currently ranked the sixth-largest (6th) exporter of textiles and apparel in the world.

Q75 Advanced

How many countries were participating in Bharat Tex 2025, as stated by the Prime Minister?

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Correct answer: C — 120+

The Prime Minister said more than 120 countries were participating, giving every exhibitor exposure to over 120 countries.

Q76 Advanced

Consider the following statements made by PM Modi at Bharat Tex 2025: 1. India's textile and apparel exports rose 7% in the last year. 2. All twelve communities across the textile value chain were part of the event. 3. The event was being held for the first time in Gandhinagar. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only

The PM cited a 7% rise in textile and apparel exports and said all twelve value-chain communities took part; the event was the second edition, held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, so the third statement is wrong.

Q77 Advanced

Addressing Bharat Tex 2025, PM Narendra Modi said the world is adopting which vision, in which India can lead the way?

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Correct answer: A — Fashion for Environment and Empowerment

The Prime Minister said the world is adopting the vision of 'Fashion for Environment and Empowerment', and India can lead the way in it.

Gujarat votes in local body polls for Junagadh Municipal Corporation, 68 municipalities and three taluka panchayats
Q78

Which municipal corporation in Gujarat went to the polls on 16 February 2025 along with 68 municipalities?

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Correct answer: D — Junagadh

Voting was held for the Junagadh Municipal Corporation, 68 municipalities and three taluka panchayats; the BJP later won 48 of its 60 seats.

Q79 Advanced

How many seats were declared uncontested in the Gujarat local body elections held on 16 February 2025?

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Correct answer: B — 213

213 seats were declared uncontested as only one candidate remained after all others withdrew; 124 was the number of vacant seats in by-elections.

Q80 Advanced

In the Gujarat local body elections held on 16 February 2025, how many of the 68 municipalities did the BJP win when votes were counted on 18 February?

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Correct answer: D — 60

According to State Election Commission data reported by NDTV, the BJP won 60 of the 68 municipalities, 48 of the 60 seats in Junagadh and all three taluka panchayats.

Tripura to get advanced weather radar within a year, Jitendra Singh assures CM Manik Saha
Q81

What did Union Minister Jitendra Singh assure Tripura CM Manik Saha on 16 February 2025 regarding weather forecasting?

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Correct answer: A — A state-of-the-art weather radar in Tripura within a year

Jitendra Singh assured that the Ministry of Earth Sciences will set up a state-of-the-art weather radar in the state within a year, after rainfall exceeding 500 mm.

Q82 Advanced

What is the total length of the Agartala-Akhaura rail link between India and Bangladesh, as stated in February 2025?

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Correct answer: C — 12.24 km

The Agartala-Akhaura corridor is 12.24 km long, with 5.46 km in Tripura and 6.78 km in Bangladesh.

INS Shardul and P8I arrive in Bali for Indonesia's International Fleet Review 2025 and Exercise Komodo
Q83

Where was Indonesia's International Fleet Review 2025, attended by INS Shardul, held?

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Correct answer: D — Bali

INS Shardul and a P8I aircraft were in Bali, Indonesia, for the International Fleet Review 2025, scheduled from 15 to 22 February.

Q84 Advanced

Which Indian Navy ship represented India at Indonesia's International Fleet Review 2025?

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Correct answer: A — INS Shardul

INS Shardul, along with a P8I long-range maritime surveillance aircraft, took part; INS Mumbai had joined Exercise La Perouse in January 2025.

Q85 Advanced

After the International Fleet Review 2025, INS Shardul and the P8I were to participate in which multilateral naval exercise in Indonesia?

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Correct answer: D — Exercise Komodo

Following IFR 25, both INS Shardul and the P8I were to take part in Exercise Komodo, a multilateral naval exercise.