Teaching Current Affairs Quiz — All time
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana, which completed 11 years in August 2025, was launched on:
Show answer
Correct answer: B — 28 August 2014
PMJDY was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 28 August 2014.
As per the Finance Ministry (August 2025), how many Jan Dhan accounts have been opened in 11 years?
Show answer
Correct answer: C — More than 56 crore
More than 56 crore Jan Dhan accounts have been opened, with deposits of ₹2.68 lakh crore.
What share of PMJDY accounts belong to women, according to the Finance Minister in August 2025?
Show answer
Correct answer: D — 56%
56% of PMJDY accounts are opened by women; 67% are in rural or semi-urban areas.
Consider the following statements about PMJDY as of August 2025: 1. More than 38 crore free RuPay cards have been issued to account holders. 2. Under a saturation campaign, camps are being held in each of the 2.7 lakh gram panchayats. Which of the above is/are correct?
Show answer
Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as per the Finance Ministry release of 28 August 2025.
As per the Finance Ministry, how much was credited to bank accounts under various DBT schemes during FY 2024-25 through the JAM trinity?
Show answer
Correct answer: A — ₹6.9 lakh crore
₹6.9 lakh crore was credited under DBT schemes in FY 2024-25; ₹2.68 lakh crore is the total PMJDY deposit balance.
India signed an MoU on technical cooperation in agriculture and allied sectors in August 2025 with which country, in its capital Thimphu?
Show answer
Correct answer: D — Bhutan
The India–Bhutan MoU was signed in Thimphu, followed by the first Joint Technical Working Group meeting.
Consider the following statements about the India–Bhutan agriculture MoU (August 2025): 1. It was signed at the level of Agriculture Secretaries of the two countries. 2. A Joint Technical Working Group met for the first time after the signing. Which of the above is/are correct?
Show answer
Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: Secretaries Devesh Chaturvedi and Thinley Namgyel signed it, and the first JTWG session followed.
The 7th meeting of the India–Saudi Arabia Joint Committee on Defence Cooperation was held on 28 August 2025 in:
Show answer
Correct answer: A — New Delhi
The 7th JCDC meeting took place in New Delhi on 28 August 2025.
Consider the following statements about India–Saudi Arabia defence ties (August 2025): 1. A Ministerial Committee on Defence Cooperation was added under the Strategic Partnership Council during the PM's visit to Saudi Arabia in April 2025. 2. At the 7th JCDC, Saudi Arabia offered to provide training to the Indian Armed Forces. Which of the above is/are correct?
Show answer
Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: it was India that offered to provide training to the Saudi Armed Forces.
As per MoSPI's quick estimate, India's Index of Industrial Production grew by how much in July 2025?
Show answer
Correct answer: B — 3.5%
IIP grew 3.5% in July 2025; 5.4% was manufacturing growth and 1.5% was June's IIP growth.
Consider the following statements about the IIP release of 28 August 2025: 1. The mining sector contracted in July 2025. 2. Under the revised calendar, the IIP quick estimate is released on the 12th of every month. Which of the above is/are correct?
Show answer
Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct: mining fell 7.2%. Statement 2 is wrong: the quick estimate is now released on the 28th of every month.
The ₹60,000 crore National Scheme for ITI Upgradation, discussed at Kaushal Manthan (Chandigarh, 28 August 2025), aims to transform how many Government ITIs?
Show answer
Correct answer: A — 1,000
The scheme seeks to transform 1,000 Government ITIs through a hub-and-spoke model led by industry-led SPVs.
Consider the following statements about the 'Kaushal Manthan' conference of 28 August 2025: 1. It was a Regional Conference of Skill Ministers held in Chandigarh. 2. The ITI upgradation scheme discussed there follows a hub-and-spoke model led by industry-led special purpose vehicles. Which of the above is/are correct?
Show answer
Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as per the MSDE release of 28 August 2025.
The end-to-end semiconductor OSAT pilot line of CG Power inaugurated on 28 August 2025 is located at:
Show answer
Correct answer: B — Sanand, Gujarat
The CG Power OSAT pilot line facility was inaugurated at Sanand, Gujarat.
In semiconductor manufacturing, 'OSAT' stands for:
Show answer
Correct answer: B — Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test
OSAT means Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test – the back-end packaging and testing of chips.
Consider the following statements made at the inauguration of the Sanand OSAT pilot line (28 August 2025): 1. The India Semiconductor Mission has approved ten projects so far. 2. Twenty student-designed chips have been fabricated at SCL Mohali. Which of the above is/are correct?
Show answer
Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as per the MeitY release of 28 August 2025.
Under the draft amendments to the NDCT Rules, 2019 published on 28 August 2025, the statutory processing time for test licence applications is proposed to be reduced from 90 days to:
Show answer
Correct answer: D — 45 days
The draft reduces the overall statutory processing time for test licence applications from 90 days to 45 days.
In the context of drug regulation, 'BA/BE studies', addressed in the draft NDCT amendments of August 2025, stand for:
Show answer
Correct answer: B — Bioavailability / Bioequivalence studies
The draft amendments concern applications for Bioavailability/Bioequivalence (BA/BE) studies.
Consider the following statements about the draft amendments to the New Drugs and Clinical Trials Rules, 2019 (August 2025): 1. Test licences for all drugs, including high-risk categories, will be replaced by an intimation system. 2. The Ministry expects the number of licence applications to fall by about 50%. Which of the above is/are correct?
Show answer
Correct answer: B — 2 only
Statement 1 is wrong: a small category of high-risk drugs is excluded from the intimation system. Statement 2 is correct.
On 28 August 2025, the Centre extended the import duty exemption on cotton (HS 5201) till:
Show answer
Correct answer: C — 31 December 2025
The exemption, originally from 19 August to 30 September 2025, was extended till 31 December 2025.
The temporary import duty exemption on cotton, later extended in August 2025, had originally come into force on:
Show answer
Correct answer: D — 19 August 2025
The Centre had temporarily exempted cotton from import duty from 19 August 2025 till 30 September 2025.
The Union Cabinet approved India's bid for the Commonwealth Games 2030 on 27 August 2025. Which city has been put forward as the host?
Show answer
Correct answer: B — Ahmedabad
The Cabinet release describes Ahmedabad as an ideal host city and provides for grant-in-aid to the Gujarat Government if the bid is accepted.
As per the Cabinet release on the CWG 2030 bid, athletes from how many countries will participate in the Games?
Show answer
Correct answer: D — 72
The release states that athletes from 72 countries will participate in the Commonwealth Games.
Consider the following statements about the Cabinet decision of 27 August 2025 on CWG 2030: 1. The Cabinet approved signing a Host Collaboration Agreement and grant-in-aid to the Gujarat Government in case the bid is accepted. 2. The proposed host city's Narendra Modi Stadium hosted the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup Final. Which of the above is/are correct?
Show answer
Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as per the Cabinet release of 27 August 2025.
The proposal to submit India's bid for the Commonwealth Games 2030, approved by the Union Cabinet in August 2025, was moved by which Ministry?
Show answer
Correct answer: A — Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports
The Cabinet approved the proposal of the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports for submission of the bid.
Under the restructuring approved on 27 August 2025, the lending period of the PM SVANidhi scheme has been extended till:
Show answer
Correct answer: C — 31 March 2030
The Cabinet extended the lending period of PM SVANidhi until 31 March 2030.
Under the restructured PM SVANidhi scheme (August 2025), the first-tranche loan amount has been raised to up to:
Show answer
Correct answer: A — ₹15,000
First-tranche loans rise to ₹15,000 from ₹10,000; second-tranche loans rise to ₹25,000 from ₹20,000.
What is the total outlay of the restructured PM SVANidhi scheme approved by the Cabinet in August 2025?
Show answer
Correct answer: D — ₹7,332 crore
The total outlay is ₹7,332 crore; ₹13,797 crore is the amount of loans already disbursed as of 30 July 2025.
Consider the following statements about the restructured PM SVANidhi scheme (August 2025): 1. A UPI-linked RuPay Credit Card will be provided to beneficiaries who have repaid the second loan. 2. The third-tranche loan has been raised from ₹50,000 to ₹75,000. Which of the above is/are correct?
Show answer
Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: the third tranche remains unchanged at ₹50,000.
The additional US ad valorem duty on products of India imposed by Executive Order 14329, which took effect on 27 August 2025, is:
Show answer
Correct answer: B — 25%
EO 14329 imposed an additional ad valorem duty of 25 percent on imports of articles of India, effective 12:01 a.m. EDT on 27 August 2025.
According to the US Federal Register notice, the additional duty on Indian goods under Executive Order 14329 was imposed because India was:
Show answer
Correct answer: D — Directly or indirectly importing Russian Federation oil
The notice says the duty was imposed on articles of India, 'which is directly or indirectly importing Russian Federation oil'.
Consider the following statements about the US duty on Indian goods effective 27 August 2025: 1. Executive Order 14329 was issued under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). 2. The new duty replaces the additional duty on Indian goods under the reciprocal-tariff order EO 14257. Which of the above is/are correct?
Show answer
Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: the CBP notice says the duty applies in addition to the duty under EO 14257.
Under the CBP Federal Register notice on the additional duty on Indian goods, articles already loaded and in transit before 12:01 a.m. EDT on 27 August 2025 are exempt if entered for consumption before:
Show answer
Correct answer: C — 17 September 2025
Heading 9903.01.85 exempts such in-transit goods if entered (or withdrawn from warehouse) for consumption before 12:01 a.m. EDT on 17 September 2025.
Multilateral Exercise Bright Star, in which over 700 Indian personnel were set to participate from 28 August 2025, is hosted by:
Show answer
Correct answer: A — Egypt, in conjunction with the US
Exercise Bright Star is hosted by Egypt in conjunction with the US since 1980.
Exercise Bright Star, one of the largest tri-service multilateral exercises in its region, is held:
Show answer
Correct answer: B — Biennially
The exercise is held biennially; the previous edition took place in 2023.
The new rail line approved by the Cabinet on 27 August 2025 to connect Dholavira, Narayan Sarovar and Lakhpat fort is located in which region?
Show answer
Correct answer: B — Kutch
The Deshalpar–Hajipir–Luna and Vayor–Lakhpat new line will connect far-flung areas of Kutch, Gujarat.
What is the approximate total cost of the four railway projects approved by the Union Cabinet on 27 August 2025?
Show answer
Correct answer: D — ₹12,328 crore
The four projects together cost about ₹12,328 crore; ₹2,526 crore is the Kutch new line alone and ₹5,012 crore is the Secunderabad–Wadi line.
Consider the following statements about the railway projects approved on 27 August 2025: 1. The Secunderabad (Sanathnagar)–Wadi 3rd and 4th line spans Karnataka and Telangana. 2. The Bhagalpur–Jamalpur 3rd line is in Bihar. Which of the above is/are correct?
Show answer
Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as per the Cabinet release; the Furkating–New Tinsukia doubling is the Assam project.
According to the Annual Survey of Industries 2023-24, which state ranked first in terms of employment?
Show answer
Correct answer: A — Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh and Karnataka are the top five states by employment, in that order.
As per ASI 2023-24 results released on 27 August 2025, Gross Value Added in the sector grew in current prices by:
Show answer
Correct answer: B — 11.89%
GVA grew 11.89% in current prices; output grew more than 5.80% and employment 5.92%.
Consider the following statements about the Annual Survey of Industries 2023-24: 1. Gujarat ranked first among states in terms of employment. 2. The sector added about 57 lakh jobs during 2014-15 to 2023-24. Which of the above is/are correct?
Show answer
Correct answer: B — 2 only
Statement 1 is wrong: Tamil Nadu ranked first and Gujarat second. Statement 2 is correct.
According to Union Minister Jitendra Singh (August 2025), India's bioeconomy was valued at about how much in 2024?
Show answer
Correct answer: D — $165.7 billion
India's bioeconomy grew from $10 billion in 2014 to $165.7 billion in 2024; $300 billion is the 2030 target.
India's first Biomanufacturing Institute, cited as an achievement in the first year of the BioE3 Policy, was inaugurated at:
Show answer
Correct answer: A — Mohali
The Minister highlighted the inauguration of India's first Biomanufacturing Institute at Mohali.
The tri-service seminar 'Ran Samwad', at which the CDS released two joint doctrines on 27 August 2025, was held at:
Show answer
Correct answer: D — Army War College, Dr Ambedkar Nagar (MP)
Ran Samwad was held at the Army War College in Dr Ambedkar Nagar, Madhya Pradesh.
Which two Joint Doctrines did CDS General Anil Chauhan release at Ran Samwad on 27 August 2025?
Show answer
Correct answer: C — Special Forces Operations and Airborne & Heliborne Operations
The two doctrines released were for Special Forces Operations and for Airborne & Heliborne Operations.
Which helicopters did the IAF press into service for flood rescue in the Jammu region and northern Punjab in August 2025?
Show answer
Correct answer: C — Five Mi-17 and one Chinook
Five Mi-17 helicopters and one Chinook were pressed into service from bases in the Northern Sector.
During the IAF's flood relief operations reported on 27 August 2025, 46 stranded civilians were evacuated and over 750 kg of relief material air-dropped in which area?
Show answer
Correct answer: D — Pathankot
IAF helicopters evacuated 46 civilians and air-dropped over 750 kg of relief material in the Pathankot area, Punjab.
Which vehicle, described as Suzuki's first Made-in-India global strategic Battery Electric Vehicle, was flagged off by PM Modi at Hansalpur on 26 August 2025?
Show answer
Correct answer: B — e VITARA
The PM inaugurated and flagged off the e VITARA, Suzuki's first Made-in-India global strategic BEV.
At the Hansalpur event (August 2025), PM Modi said electric vehicles made in India would be exported to how many countries?
Show answer
Correct answer: D — 100
The PM said that starting that day, electric vehicles manufactured in India would be exported to 100 countries.
Consider the following statements made by PM Modi at Hansalpur on 26 August 2025: 1. Under a new TDSG initiative, three Japanese companies will jointly manufacture battery cells in India for the first time. 2. Land at Hansalpur was allotted to Maruti Suzuki in 2012, when he was Chief Minister of Gujarat. Which of the above is/are correct?
Show answer
Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as per the PMO release of 26 August 2025.
PM Modi, speaking at Hansalpur in August 2025, recalled that the Government of India had conferred which award on the late Osamu Suzuki?
Show answer
Correct answer: A — Padma Vibhushan
The PM said the Government of India had the honour of conferring the Padma Vibhushan upon Osamu Suzuki.
INS Udaygiri and INS Himgiri, commissioned on 26 August 2025, belong to which project?
Show answer
Correct answer: A — Project 17A
Both are multi-mission stealth frigates of Project 17A.
Where were INS Udaygiri and INS Himgiri commissioned into the Indian Navy on 26 August 2025?
Show answer
Correct answer: C — Visakhapatnam
The two frigates were commissioned at the Naval Base, Visakhapatnam, in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
Consider the following statements about INS Udaygiri and INS Himgiri: 1. Both ships were built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited, Mumbai. 2. They are the 100th and 101st warships designed by the Indian Navy's Warship Design Bureau. Which of the above is/are correct?
Show answer
Correct answer: B — 2 only
Statement 1 is wrong: Udaygiri was built by MDL, Mumbai and Himgiri by GRSE, Kolkata – the first simultaneous commissioning of frontline combatants from two different shipyards. Statement 2 is correct.
The indigenous content achieved in INS Udaygiri and INS Himgiri, as per the Defence Ministry, exceeds:
Show answer
Correct answer: D — 75%
High indigenous content exceeding 75% was achieved through MSMEs and Indian OEMs.
INS Udaygiri and INS Himgiri follow which ship, the lead ship of the successor class to the Project 17 (Shivalik class) frigates?
Show answer
Correct answer: A — INS Nilgiri
The two frigates follow INS Nilgiri, the lead ship of the successor class to Project 17 (Shivalik class).
According to the CMS: Education 2025 survey, government schools account for what share of total school enrolment in India?
Show answer
Correct answer: B — 55.9%
Government schools account for 55.9% of total enrolment (66.0% in rural areas); private unaided recognised schools account for 31.9%.
As per the CMS: Education 2025 survey, what proportion of students were taking or had taken private coaching during the current academic year?
Show answer
Correct answer: C — 27.0%
27.0% of all students were taking or had taken private coaching – 30.7% in urban and 25.5% in rural areas.
Consider the following statements about the CMS: Education 2025 survey: 1. Average household expenditure per student in government schools was ₹2,863. 2. Textbooks and stationery formed the largest component of household education expenditure per student. Which of the above is/are correct?
Show answer
Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: course fees (₹7,111) were the largest expense, followed by textbooks and stationery (₹2,002).
The landslide of 26 August 2025 on the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi yatra track struck near which location?
Show answer
Correct answer: D — Adhkuwari
The landslide struck near Adhkuwari (Ardhkuwari), roughly halfway along the trek from Katra to the Vaishno Devi shrine in Reasi district, Jammu and Kashmir.
The three-member committee constituted on 29 August 2025 to enquire into the Vaishno Devi yatra track landslide is headed by the:
Show answer
Correct answer: B — Additional Chief Secretary, Jal Shakti Department, J&K
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, also chairman of the Shrine Board, constituted the committee headed by the Additional Chief Secretary, Jal Shakti Department, J&K; it is to report within two weeks.
Discussions on 6G standardisation began at the 3GPP RAN meetings in Bengaluru (August 2025) under which 3GPP Release?
Show answer
Correct answer: B — Release 20
The Bengaluru meetings marked the first discussions on 6G under 3GPP Release 20, alongside finalisation of Release 19 for 5G Advanced.
Which organisation hosted the 3GPP RAN Working Group meetings held in Bengaluru in August 2025?
Show answer
Correct answer: D — TSDSI
The meetings were hosted by the Telecommunications Standards Development Society, India (TSDSI), with DoT support.
Consider the following statements about the 3GPP RAN meetings in Bengaluru (August 2025): 1. Over 1,500 delegates from more than 50 countries took part, the highest-ever participation in a 3GPP working group meeting. 2. TSDSI is one of the seven organisational partners of 3GPP. Which of the above is/are correct?
Show answer
Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as per the DoT release of 26 August 2025.
Which Indian state was announced on 26 August 2025 as the host of the FIDE World Cup 2025?
Show answer
Correct answer: D — Goa
FIDE announced that the FIDE World Cup 2025 will be held in Goa, India.
As announced by FIDE, how many players will compete in the knockout FIDE World Cup 2025 for three places in the 2026 Candidates Tournament?
Show answer
Correct answer: A — 206
The knockout event brings together 206 players fighting for USD 2,000,000 and three places in the 2026 Candidates Tournament.
Under the revised wheat stock limits announced on 26 August 2025, the limit for traders/wholesalers has been reduced to:
Show answer
Correct answer: A — 2,000 MT
The limit for traders/wholesalers was cut from 3,000 MT to 2,000 MT, applicable until 31 March 2026.
Wheat stockists violating the revised stock limits (August 2025) face punitive action under which law?
Show answer
Correct answer: D — Essential Commodities Act, 1955
Violators are subject to punitive action under Sections 6 and 7 of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955.
The two-day Vibrant Villages Programme workshop addressed by Amit Shah on 26 August 2025 was organised by:
Show answer
Correct answer: C — Border Management Division, MHA
The workshop was organised by the Border Management Division of the Ministry of Home Affairs.
At the VVP workshop (August 2025), Amit Shah said borders should be free from encroachment for at least what radius?
Show answer
Correct answer: B — 30 km
Amit Shah said borders should be free from encroachment for at least a 30 km radius.
What is the theme of Ayurveda Day 2025?
Show answer
Correct answer: B — Ayurveda for People & Planet
The 2025 theme announced by the Ministry of Ayush is 'Ayurveda for People & Planet'.
As recalled by the Ministry of Ayush in August 2025, which nationwide campaign was introduced by the Prime Minister on the 9th Ayurveda Day in 2024?
Show answer
Correct answer: C — Desh Ka Prakriti Parikshan Abhiyan
On the 9th Ayurveda Day (2024), the PM inaugurated Phase II of AIIA, New Delhi and introduced the nationwide 'Desh Ka Prakriti Parikshan Abhiyan'.
How many school teachers were selected by the Department of School Education & Literacy for the National Teachers' Awards 2025?
Show answer
Correct answer: D — 45
45 school teachers from 27 states, 7 UTs and 6 organisations were selected; 21 teachers were selected separately from HEIs and polytechnics.
Which Prime Minister of Fiji paid an Official Visit to India from 24 to 26 August 2025?
Show answer
Correct answer: B — Sitiveni Rabuka
Fiji's Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka paid an Official Visit to India from 24 to 26 August 2025, his first visit to India in his current capacity.
The India–Fiji Joint Statement issued on 25 August 2025 was titled 'Partnership in the spirit of ______'.
Show answer
Correct answer: A — Veilomani Dosti
The India–Fiji Joint Statement of 25 August 2025 was titled 'Partnership in the spirit of Veilomani Dosti'.
Consider the following statements about outcomes of Fiji PM Sitiveni Rabuka's visit to India (August 2025): 1. An MoU was signed for a 100-bedded Super Specialty Hospital in Suva, described as the largest project undertaken by India under its Grant-in-Aid Programme in the Pacific region. 2. Fiji joined the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI). Which of the above is/are correct?
Show answer
Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct. The joint statement describes the 100-bedded Super Specialty Hospital in Suva as India's largest Grant-in-Aid project in the Pacific region, and the list of outcomes announces that Fiji joins the IPOI.
According to the India–Fiji Joint Statement (August 2025), the Girmitiyas — over 60,000 Indian indentured labourers — arrived in Fiji during which period?
Show answer
Correct answer: D — 1879 to 1916
The joint statement acknowledged the Girmitiyas, over 60,000 Indian indentured labourers who arrived in Fiji between 1879 and 1916.
With reference to India–Fiji relations as recalled in the August 2025 joint statement, consider the following statements: 1. President Droupadi Murmu's visit to Fiji in August 2024 was the first-ever visit by a President of India to Fiji. 2. The 12th World Hindi Conference was held in Suva in February 2023. Which of the above is/are correct?
Show answer
Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct: the joint statement calls President Droupadi Murmu's August 2024 visit the historic first-ever visit of an Indian President to Fiji. Statement 2 is incorrect: the 12th World Hindi Conference was held in Nadi, not Suva, in February 2023.
Under the Letter of Intent signed between India and the World Food Programme on 25 August 2025, India offers WFP the opportunity to supply which commodity?
Show answer
Correct answer: B — Fortified rice
Under the LoI, the Department of Food and Public Distribution offers WFP the opportunity to supply fortified rice from India for vulnerable populations in crisis zones.
Consider the following statements about the India–WFP Letter of Intent of 25 August 2025: 1. On the Indian side, the initiative is offered by the Department of Food and Public Distribution. 2. The LoI followed discussions at a February 2025 WFP Executive Board side event held in Geneva. Which of the above is/are correct?
Show answer
Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct: the Department of Food and Public Distribution offers WFP the opportunity to supply fortified rice. Statement 2 is incorrect: the February 2025 Executive Board side event was held in Rome, not Geneva.
The 56th meeting of the Council of Indian Institutes of Technology, chaired by Dharmendra Pradhan on 25 August 2025, was held at:
Show answer
Correct answer: D — IIT Delhi
The 56th meeting of the IIT Council was convened on 25 August 2025 at IIT Delhi under the chairmanship of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
At the 56th IIT Council meeting (August 2025), the Education Minister said IITs have produced over 6,000 start-ups and nearly 5,000 patents. How many unicorns did he mention?
Show answer
Correct answer: C — 56
Dharmendra Pradhan said that with over 6,000 start-ups, 56 unicorns and nearly 5,000 patents, IITs have emerged as engines of economic growth.