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Iga Swiatek beats Anisimova 6-0, 6-0 for first Wimbledon title
Q1

Whom did Iga Swiatek defeat 6-0, 6-0 in the Wimbledon 2025 women's singles final on 12 July 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Amanda Anisimova

AP, Reuters, BBC: Iga Swiatek beat American Amanda Anisimova 6-0, 6-0 to win her first Wimbledon title.

Q2 Advanced

The Wimbledon 2025 title was which Grand Slam singles title of Iga Swiatek's career?

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Correct answer: B — Sixth

AP and Reuters: the win delivered Swiatek's first Wimbledon title and sixth Grand Slam (major) title.

Vice-President Dhankhar addresses IIIT Kota's 4th convocation
Q3

Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar addressed the 4th convocation of the Indian Institute of Information Technology on 12 July 2025 in which city?

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Correct answer: B — Kota

Vice President's Secretariat: Shri Dhankhar addressed the 4th Convocation Ceremony of IIIT Kota in Rajasthan as Chief Guest.

Maratha Military Landscapes of India inscribed as India's 44th World Heritage property
Q4

With the inscription of the 'Maratha Military Landscapes of India' on 11 July 2025, how many World Heritage properties does India have?

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Correct answer: A — 44

UNESCO and Ministry of Culture: the inscription made it India's 44th World Heritage property.

Q5 Advanced

Which component of the 'Maratha Military Landscapes of India' is located in Tamil Nadu?

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Correct answer: C — Gingee Fort

Ministry of Culture and UNESCO: 11 forts are in Maharashtra, along with Gingee Fort in Tamil Nadu.

Q6 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the 'Maratha Military Landscapes of India': 1. They were inscribed at the 47th session of the World Heritage Committee in Paris. 2. They were inscribed under criteria (iv) and (vi). 3. The property comprises 12 forts, 11 of which are in Maharashtra. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3

All three are correct as per UNESCO Decision 47 COM 8B.16 and the Ministry of Culture.

Q7 Advanced

Which of the following forts in the 'Maratha Military Landscapes of India' is classified as an island fort?

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Correct answer: B — Khanderi

Ministry of Culture: Khanderi, Suvarnadurg and Sindhudurg, surrounded by the sea, are island forts; Raigad is a hill fort, Panhala a hill-plateau fort and Pratapgad a hill-forest fort.

Q8 Advanced

Which UNESCO advisory body sent a mission to review the sites of the 'Maratha Military Landscapes of India' before the inscription?

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Correct answer: A — ICOMOS

Ministry of Culture: the 18-month process involved technical meetings with the advisory bodies and a visit of ICOMOS's mission to review the sites.

Astra BVR missile with indigenous RF seeker successfully flight-tested from Su-30 Mk-I
Q9

From which aircraft was the Astra BVRAAM with an indigenous RF seeker flight-tested on 11 July 2025?

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Correct answer: B — Su-30 Mk-I

MoD: DRDO and IAF flight-tested Astra with indigenous RF seeker from the Su-30 Mk-I platform off the coast of Odisha.

Q10 Advanced

What was the key indigenous component validated in the Astra flight-tests of 11 July 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Radio Frequency (RF) seeker

MoD: the tests validated Astra equipped with an indigenous Radio Frequency (RF) Seeker designed and developed by DRDO.

Q11 Advanced

What is the range of the Astra BVRAAM, as stated by the Ministry of Defence in July 2025?

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Correct answer: C — Exceeding 100 km

MoD: Astra BVRAAM has a range exceeding 100 km.

Q12 Advanced

The flight data of the Astra tests on 11 July 2025 was captured by range tracking instruments of which facility?

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Correct answer: A — Integrated Test Range, Chandipur

MoD: the performance was validated through flight data captured by range tracking instruments deployed by the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, Odisha.

Amit Shah reviews Yamuna rejuvenation; STP capacity to reach 1,500 MGD by 2028
Q13

At the Yamuna rejuvenation review on 11 July 2025, Amit Shah directed that STP capacity for the Yamuna be raised to what level by 2028?

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Correct answer: D — 1,500 MGD

MHA: the Home Minister directed to increase the capacity of STPs for the Yamuna to 1,500 MGD by 2028.

Q14 Advanced

Which body was the Delhi Government asked to work with to manage waste from dairies and cow shelters, at the Yamuna review of 11 July 2025?

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Correct answer: C — National Dairy Development Board (NDDB)

MHA: the Delhi government should work with the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) to manage waste generated from dairies and cow shelters.

Q15 Advanced

Treated water from which Delhi sewage treatment plant is to be released downstream of the Yamuna, as directed on 11 July 2025?

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Correct answer: B — Okhla

MHA: treated water from Okhla should be released into the downstream of Yamuna to improve the water quality of the river.

DoT expands Sanchar Mitra Scheme; Assam LSA partners 18 engineering colleges
Q16

Under the DoT's Sanchar Mitra Scheme, who serve as 'Sanchar Mitras'?

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Correct answer: C — Student volunteers acting as digital ambassadors

DoT: Sanchar Mitras are student volunteers who act as digital ambassadors to lead digital literacy and telecom awareness.

Q17 Advanced

In the first outreach programme of the Sanchar Mitra Scheme on 11 July 2025, the Assam LSA partnered with how many engineering colleges?

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Correct answer: A — 18

DoT: in the first outreach programme, Assam LSA partnered with 18 prominent engineering colleges across the state.

Government launches first incentive scheme for electric trucks under PM E-DRIVE
Q18

What is the maximum incentive per vehicle under the e-truck scheme launched under PM E-DRIVE on 11 July 2025?

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Correct answer: C — ₹9.6 lakh

Ministry of Heavy Industries: the incentive depends on GVW, with the maximum set at ₹9.6 lakh per vehicle.

Q19 Advanced

Approximately how many electric trucks is the PM E-DRIVE e-truck scheme expected to support?

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Correct answer: A — 5,600

Ministry of Heavy Industries: the scheme is expected to support the deployment of approximately 5,600 e-trucks across the country.

Q20 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the e-truck incentive scheme (July 2025): 1. N2 category covers trucks with GVW above 3.5 tonnes and up to 12 tonnes. 2. N3 category covers trucks with GVW above 12 tonnes and up to 55 tonnes. 3. The battery must carry a warranty of three years or 3 lakh km. 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 correct as per the CMVR categories cited by the Ministry. Statement 3 is wrong: the battery warranty must be five years or 5 lakh km, whichever is earlier.

Agriculture and Textiles Ministers hold cotton productivity meeting in Coimbatore
Q21

The meeting on boosting cotton productivity chaired by Shivraj Singh Chouhan on 11 July 2025 was held at which institute?

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Correct answer: D — ICAR–Sugarcane Breeding Institute, Coimbatore

Agriculture Ministry: the meeting was convened at the ICAR–Sugarcane Breeding Institute in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.

Q22 Advanced

Which Union Minister of Textiles took part in the cotton productivity meeting in Coimbatore on 11 July 2025?

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Correct answer: B — Giriraj Singh

Agriculture Ministry: Union Minister of Textiles Shri Giriraj Singh was present.

MeitY, CERT-In and SISA release whitepaper on quantum-safe cybersecurity
Q23 Advanced

What is the title of the whitepaper on quantum-safe cybersecurity launched by MeitY on 11 July 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Transitioning to Quantum Cyber Readiness

MeitY: MeitY, CERT-In and SISA jointly launched a whitepaper titled 'Transitioning to Quantum Cyber Readiness'.

Q24 Advanced

Along with MeitY, which two entities jointly launched the 'Transitioning to Quantum Cyber Readiness' whitepaper?

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Correct answer: B — CERT-In and SISA

MeitY: the Ministry, the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) and cybersecurity firm SISA jointly launched the whitepaper.

Jayant Chaudhary inaugurates agri-business Skill Centre at CCS NIAM, Jaipur
Q25

At which Jaipur institute did Jayant Chaudhary inaugurate a Skill Centre on 11 July 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Chaudhary Charan Singh National Institute of Agricultural Marketing (CCS NIAM)

MSDE: Shri Jayant Chaudhary inaugurated a Skill Centre at Chaudhary Charan Singh National Institute of Agricultural Marketing (CCS NIAM), Jaipur.

Amit Shah chairs 27th Eastern Zonal Council meeting in Ranchi
Q26

Where was the 27th meeting of the Eastern Zonal Council held on 10 July 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Ranchi

MHA: Amit Shah chaired the 27th meeting of the Eastern Zonal Council in Ranchi, Jharkhand.

Q27 Advanced

Consider the following statements: 1. The Eastern Zonal Council comprises Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha and West Bengal. 2. Zonal Councils were established under the States Reorganisation Act, 1956. 3. The Union Home Minister is the Chairman of all five Zonal Councils. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3

All three are correct as per the MHA release: the Council comprises the four states; the five Zonal Councils were set up under Sections 15 to 22 of the States Reorganisation Act, 1956; and the Union Home Minister chairs them.

Q28 Advanced

According to Amit Shah at the Eastern Zonal Council meeting of July 2025, what share of issues discussed at Zonal Council meetings had been resolved?

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Correct answer: C — About 83%

MHA: of 1,580 issues discussed, 1,287 (about 83%) had been resolved.

Q29 Advanced

Who serves as the Vice-Chairman of a Zonal Council?

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Correct answer: B — The Chief Minister of one of the member States, by rotation

MHA: the Chief Minister of one State from the member States is the Vice-Chairman by rotation; the Union Home Minister is the Chairman.

Q30 Advanced

Which body organised the 27th meeting of the Eastern Zonal Council along with the Government of Jharkhand?

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Correct answer: A — Inter State Council Secretariat, Ministry of Home Affairs

MHA: the meeting was organised by the Inter State Council Secretariat under the Ministry of Home Affairs in collaboration with the Government of Jharkhand.

First Regional Process Lab of Aadi Karmayogi mission launched in Bengaluru
Q31

The Aadi Karmayogi mission of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs aims to build a cadre of how many tribal change leaders?

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Correct answer: C — 20 lakh

Ministry of Tribal Affairs: the initiative aims to build a dynamic cadre of 20 lakh tribal grassroots functionaries and village-level change leaders.

Q32 Advanced

Where was the first Regional Process Lab of the Aadi Karmayogi mission launched on 10 July 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Bengaluru

Ministry of Tribal Affairs: the first RPL was hosted in Bengaluru.

Q33 Advanced

Consider the following about the first Aadi Karmayogi Regional Process Lab (July 2025): 1. It was launched on Guru Purnima. 2. It trains State Master Trainers from Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. 3. It is run by the Ministry of Rural Development. 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 correct. Statement 3 is wrong: Aadi Karmayogi is a mission of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.

NITI Aayog releases 'A Roadmap for Strengthening State S&T Councils'
Q34

What is the title of the NITI Aayog report released on 10 July 2025 on state-level science bodies?

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Correct answer: C — A Roadmap for Strengthening State S&T Councils

NITI Aayog: it released the strategic report titled 'A Roadmap for Strengthening State S&T Councils'.

Q35 Advanced

Who officially launched NITI Aayog's 'A Roadmap for Strengthening State S&T Councils' on 10 July 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Suman Bery

NITI Aayog: the report was officially launched by Shri Suman Bery, Vice Chairman, NITI Aayog, with Dr Jitendra Singh as Chief Guest.

Railways and DFCCIL sign MoU for AI/ML-based Machine Vision Inspection System
Q36

What does the Machine Vision Based Inspection System (MVIS), covered by the Railways–DFCCIL MoU of July 2025, do?

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Correct answer: A — Captures images of the under-gear of moving trains and flags hanging, loose or missing parts

Ministry of Railways: MVIS is an AI/ML-based wayside system that captures high-resolution images of the under-gear of moving trains and automatically detects hanging, loose or missing components.

Q37 Advanced

With which organisation did Indian Railways sign the MoU for installing MVIS in July 2025?

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Correct answer: B — DFCCIL

Ministry of Railways: the MoU was signed with the Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL).

Q38 Advanced

Under the Railways–DFCCIL MoU of July 2025, how many MVIS units will DFCCIL procure, install and commission?

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Correct answer: C — Four

Ministry of Railways: DFCCIL will be responsible for the procurement, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of four MVIS units.

Centre releases ₹1,066.80 crore SDRF share to six flood-hit states
Q39

What total amount did the Centre approve on 10 July 2025 for six flood- and landslide-affected states as the Central share of SDRF?

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Correct answer: B — ₹1,066.80 crore

MHA: the Central Government approved the release of ₹1,066.80 crore to Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Kerala and Uttarakhand.

Q40 Advanced

Which state received the largest share in the SDRF release of 10 July 2025?

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Correct answer: C — Uttarakhand

MHA: Uttarakhand received ₹455.60 crore, followed by Assam with ₹375.60 crore.

Q41 Advanced

The ₹1,066.80 crore released to six states on 10 July 2025 was given from which fund?

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Correct answer: D — Central share of the State Disaster Response Fund

MHA: the amounts were released as the Central share from the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF).

Leaf fossils show Kashmir was once subtropical before Pir Panjal uplift
Q42

Scientists of which institute studied Karewa leaf fossils to reconstruct Kashmir's ancient climate (reported July 2025)?

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Correct answer: D — Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences, Lucknow

DST: researchers from the Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences (BSIP), Lucknow, carried out the study.

Q43 Advanced

The BSIP study linked the change in Kashmir's climate to the uplift of which mountain range, which blocked the summer monsoon?

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Correct answer: A — Pir Panjal Range

DST: the researchers linked the shift to the tectonic uplift of the Pir Panjal Range, which blocked the Indian summer monsoon from reaching the valley.

Q44 Advanced

Which method did the BSIP scientists use to estimate past temperature and rainfall from the shape, size and margins of fossil leaves?

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Correct answer: B — CLAMP (Climate Leaf Analysis Multivariate Program)

DST: using CLAMP, the scientists examined the shape, size and margins of fossil leaves to determine temperature and rainfall patterns, cross-checked with the coexistence approach.

Japanese Ambassador leads industry delegation to Dholera SIR
Q45

Japan's Ambassador Keiichi Ono led a delegation of Japanese companies on 10 July 2025 to which industrial city?

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Correct answer: A — Dholera Special Investment Region, Gujarat

Commerce Ministry: the Ambassador of Japan led a high-level delegation to the Dholera Special Investment Region (SIR), with the site visit on 10 July 2025.

Q46 Advanced

Dholera SIR is a greenfield smart industrial city developed under which industrial corridor?

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Correct answer: B — Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor

Commerce Ministry: Dholera SIR is India's greenfield smart industrial city under the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC).

PM Modi conferred Namibia's highest civilian award; Namibia first to sign UPI licensing pact
Q47

Which honour was conferred on PM Narendra Modi by Namibia on 9 July 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Order of the Most Ancient Welwitschia Mirabilis

PMO: President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah conferred on the PM Namibia's highest civilian award, the Order of the Most Ancient Welwitschia Mirabilis.

Q48 Advanced

During PM Modi's visit in July 2025, Namibia became the first country globally to do which of the following?

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Correct answer: C — Sign a licensing agreement to adopt UPI technology

PMO (List of Outcomes): Namibia becomes the first country globally to sign a licensing agreement to adopt UPI technology.

Q49 Advanced

Consider the following statements about PM Modi's visit to Namibia (9 July 2025): 1. It was the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Namibia in 27 years. 2. It was the first bilateral State Visit hosted by President Nandi-Ndaitwah after she took office. 3. Namibia joined the International Big Cat Alliance during the visit. 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 correct as per the PMO. Statement 3 is wrong: the PM invited Namibia to join the International Big Cat Alliance; Namibia joined CDRI and the Global Biofuels Alliance.

Q50 Advanced

Which national honour did Ghana confer on PM Narendra Modi during his July 2025 tour?

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Correct answer: D — Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana

PMO: President John Dramani Mahama conferred the national honour of Ghana — Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana. The other two listed honours were conferred by Brazil and Trinidad & Tobago.

Q51 Advanced

During PM Modi's visit in July 2025, Namibia submitted letters of acceptance to join which two India-backed initiatives?

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Correct answer: A — CDRI and Global Biofuels Alliance

PMO (List of Outcomes): Namibia submitted letters of acceptance for joining the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) and the Global Biofuels Alliance.

Gambhira bridge over Mahisagar collapses in Vadodara district; PM announces ex-gratia
Q52

The Gambhira bridge that collapsed in Vadodara district on 9 July 2025 was built over which river?

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Correct answer: B — Mahisagar

The Hindu and The Indian Express: a slab of the Gambhira bridge over the Mahisagar river collapsed, and vehicles fell into the river.

Q53 Advanced

What ex-gratia did the Prime Minister announce from PMNRF for the next of kin of each person who died in the Vadodara bridge collapse?

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Correct answer: D — ₹2 lakh

PMO: an ex-gratia of ₹2 lakh from PMNRF to the next of kin of each deceased and ₹50,000 to the injured.

Q54 Advanced

The Gambhira bridge in Vadodara district, which collapsed on 9 July 2025, was a key road link between central Gujarat and which region?

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Correct answer: C — Saurashtra

The Hindu and The Indian Express: the bridge is a key connector between central Gujarat and the Saurashtra region.

Amit Shah holds 'Sahkar Samvad' with women cooperative workers in Ahmedabad
Q55

In which district has the foundation stone of 'Tribhuvan' Sahkari University been laid, as mentioned by Amit Shah at the Sahkar Samvad (July 2025)?

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Correct answer: D — Anand

Ministry of Cooperation: the foundation stone of 'Tribhuvan' Sahkari University has been laid in Anand district in the name of Tribhuvandas Patel.

Q56 Advanced

The 'Sahkar Samvad' held by Amit Shah in Ahmedabad on 9 July 2025 was part of programmes for which observance?

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Correct answer: A — International Year of Cooperatives 2025

Ministry of Cooperation: the Sahkar Samvad was held as part of the programmes being organised under the International Year of Cooperatives 2025.

Q57 Advanced

Women cooperative workers from which three states took part in the Sahkar Samvad with Amit Shah on 9 July 2025?

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Correct answer: C — Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan

Ministry of Cooperation and IANS: the Sahkar Samvad was with women associated with the cooperative sectors of Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan.

CBDT notifies IREDA bonds under Section 54EC for capital gains exemption
Q58

Under which section of the Income-tax Act, 1961 were IREDA bonds notified as a 'long-term specified asset' in July 2025?

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Correct answer: C — Section 54EC

MNRE: CBDT notified IREDA bonds as 'long-term specified asset' under section 54EC of the Income-tax Act, 1961.

Q59 Advanced

Up to what amount of long-term capital gains in a financial year can investors save tax on by investing in the notified IREDA 54EC bonds?

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Correct answer: A — ₹50 lakh

MNRE: eligible investors can save tax on long-term capital gains up to ₹50 lakh by investing in these bonds in a financial year.

Q60 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the IREDA 54EC bonds notified in July 2025: 1. The notification was issued by the Central Board of Direct Taxes. 2. Only bonds redeemable after five years qualify. 3. The proceeds can be used for any infrastructure project, including highways. 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 correct. Statement 3 is wrong: the proceeds will be used exclusively for renewable energy projects that can service debt from their project revenues.

Jal Shakti Minister holds talks with Punjab and Haryana CMs on SYL canal
Q61

The meeting convened by C R Patil with the Chief Ministers of Punjab and Haryana on 9 July 2025 concerned which issue?

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Correct answer: A — Sutlej-Yamuna Link canal

Jal Shakti Ministry: the meeting addressed the long-standing Sutlej-Yamuna Link (SYL) Canal issue.

Q62 Advanced

At the SYL meeting of 9 July 2025, when was it agreed that the Chief Ministers would meet the Jal Shakti Minister again?

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Correct answer: B — Early August 2025

Jal Shakti Ministry: it was mutually agreed that the Chief Ministers will reconvene with the Union Minister of Jal Shakti in early August.

Q63 Advanced

Which two Chief Ministers took part in the SYL canal meeting with the Jal Shakti Minister on 9 July 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Bhagwant Singh Mann and Nayab Singh Saini

Jal Shakti Ministry: the meeting was with Punjab CM Bhagwant Singh Mann and Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini.

Hardeep Puri outlines exploration push at 9th OPEC International Seminar, Vienna
Q64

Where was the 9th OPEC International Seminar, addressed by Hardeep Singh Puri on 9 July 2025, held?

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Correct answer: D — Vienna

MoPNG: Shri Puri addressed the 9th OPEC International Seminar in Vienna, Austria.

Q65 Advanced

According to Hardeep Singh Puri at the OPEC seminar in July 2025, how much area has India opened for exploration under OALP Round-10?

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Correct answer: C — 2.5 lakh sq km

MoPNG: the Minister outlined India's momentum to explore by opening 2.5 lakh sq km under OALP Round-10.

Q66 Advanced

What exploration-acreage target for 2030 did Hardeep Singh Puri state at the 9th OPEC International Seminar?

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Correct answer: A — 1.0 million sq km

MoPNG: 'Our aim is to increase exploration acreage to 0.5 million sq km by 2025 and 1.0 million sq km by 2030.'

RRBs issued over 9,000 appointments in Q1; over 50,000 planned in 2025-26
Q67

How many appointments had Railway Recruitment Boards issued in the first quarter of 2025-26, according to the Ministry of Railways (9 July 2025)?

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Correct answer: D — More than 9,000

Ministry of Railways: more than 9,000 appointments have already been issued by RRBs in the first quarter of this financial year.

Q68 Advanced

How many appointments do RRBs expect to offer in financial year 2025-26, as per the Ministry of Railways?

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Correct answer: A — More than 50,000

Ministry of Railways: the CBTs conducted will enable RRBs to offer appointments to more than 50,000 candidates in 2025-26.

Keel laid for Indian Navy's third Fleet Support Ship at L&T Kattupalli
Q69

At which shipyard was the keel of the Indian Navy's third Fleet Support Ship laid on 9 July 2025?

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Correct answer: B — L&T Shipyard, Kattupalli

MoD: the keel laying ceremony of the third FSS was held at M/s L&T Shipyard, Kattupalli, on 9 July 2025.

Q70 Advanced

How many Fleet Support Ships did the Indian Navy contract from Hindustan Shipyard Limited in August 2023?

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Correct answer: C — Five

MoD: the Indian Navy signed a contract with HSL for acquisition of five Fleet Support Ships in August 2023, with deliveries commencing mid-2027.

Mines Ministry launches 'Aspirational DMF Programme' guidelines
Q71

The 'Aspirational DMF Programme' launched by the Ministry of Mines on 9 July 2025 converges District Mineral Foundation initiatives with which programmes?

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Correct answer: D — Aspirational District Programme and Aspirational Block Programme

Ministry of Mines: the guidelines are for the convergence of DMF initiatives with the Aspirational District Programme (ADP) and Aspirational Block Programme (ABP).

Q72 Advanced

Consider the following statements about District Mineral Foundations (DMFs): 1. Their establishment in mining-affected districts was mandated by the 2015 amendment of the MMDR Act. 2. Mining companies contribute between 10 and 30 percent of their royalty to DMFs. 3. DMFs have so far been set up in all 36 States and UTs. 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 correct per the Ministry of Mines. Statement 3 is wrong: DMFs have been set up in 646 districts across 23 mining states.

PM Modi on State Visit to Brazil; conferred 'Grand Collar of the National Order of the Southern Cross'
Q73

Which honour did Brazil confer on PM Narendra Modi during his State Visit in July 2025?

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Correct answer: C — The Grand Collar of the National Order of the Southern Cross

PMO: President Lula conferred Brazil's highest national honour, 'The Grand Collar of the National Order of the Southern Cross'.

Q74 Advanced

The India–Brazil Joint Statement of July 2025 set a roadmap around five priority pillars. Consider: 1. Defence and security 2. Food and nutritional security 3. Space exploration and human spaceflight Which of the above are among the five pillars?

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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only

Joint Statement: the five pillars are defence and security; food and nutritional security; energy transition and climate change; digital transformation and emerging technologies; industrial partnerships in strategic areas. Space exploration is not one of them.

Q75 Advanced

In which year was the India–Brazil relationship elevated to a Strategic Partnership?

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Correct answer: A — 2006

India–Brazil Joint Statement (July 2025): the relationship was elevated to Strategic Partnership in 2006.

Q76 Advanced

During PM Modi's State Visit to Brazil (July 2025), an MoU on agricultural research was signed between ICAR and which Brazilian body?

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Correct answer: D — EMBRAPA

List of Outcomes: MoU on Agricultural Research between EMBRAPA and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research.

Q77 Advanced

Which new mechanism was announced during PM Modi's State Visit to Brazil in July 2025?

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Correct answer: A — A ministerial-level mechanism for monitoring trade, commerce and investment

List of Outcomes: establishment of a ministerial-level mechanism for monitoring trade, commerce and investment.

2025 season of ASMITA women's leagues opens with weightlifting in Modinagar
Q78

Where did Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurate the 2025 season of the ASMITA league on 8 July 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Modinagar, Uttar Pradesh

Sports Ministry: Dr Mandaviya inaugurated the 2025 season of the ASMITA league in Modinagar, Uttar Pradesh.

Q79 Advanced

How many ASMITA leagues are planned in 2025-26, according to the Sports Ministry?

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Correct answer: C — 852 leagues across 15 disciplines

Sports Ministry: 852 leagues across 15 sports disciplines have been planned for 2025-26; last season had 550 leagues across 27 disciplines.

Navy signs contract with BEL for National Maritime Domain Awareness project
Q80

With which company did the Indian Navy sign a contract to implement the National Maritime Domain Awareness (NMDA) Project (announced July 2025)?

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Correct answer: B — Bharat Electronics Limited

MoD: the Indian Navy signed a contract with M/s Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Bengaluru, for the NMDA Project.

Q81 Advanced

Under the NMDA Project, which existing centre will be upgraded into a Multi-Agency NMDA Centre?

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Correct answer: D — Information Management and Analysis Centre (IMAC), Gurugram

MoD: IMAC at Gurugram, the nodal centre of the NC3I Network, will be upgraded into a Multi-Agency NMDA Centre.

Agritech Innovation Hub powered by IIT Ropar inaugurated at SVPUAT, Meerut
Q82

At which university was the Agritech Innovation Hub inaugurated by Dharmendra Pradhan and Jayant Chaudhary on 8 July 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture and Technology, Meerut

Ministry of Education: the Agritech Innovation Hub was inaugurated at the College of Technology, SVPUAT, Meerut.

Q83 Advanced

The Agritech Innovation Hub at SVPUAT, Meerut, inaugurated in July 2025, is powered by which institute?

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Correct answer: C — IIT Ropar

Ministry of Education: the Hub is powered by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Ropar.