Teaching Current Affairs Quiz — All time
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Under the Indian Coast Guard's Operation Olivia, a record of over how many Olive Ridley turtles nested at the Rushikulya river mouth in February 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 6.98 lakh
Over 6.98 lakh Olive Ridley turtles nested at the Rushikulya river mouth in February 2025; over eight lakh turtles arrive on the Odisha coast each year.
Consider the following statements about Operation Olivia: 1. It is conducted by the Indian Coast Guard every year from November to May. 2. The record mass nesting of February 2025 took place at Gahirmatha Beach. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. The record February 2025 nesting was at the Rushikulya river mouth; Gahirmatha is another key nesting site.
Haj 2025 pilgrims from India are departing from how many embarkation points (airports)?
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Correct answer: B — 18
Pilgrims are embarking from 18 airports; Lap-I used 12 of them.
For the fire tragedies in Hyderabad and Solapur on 18 May 2025, what ex-gratia did the Prime Minister announce from PMNRF for the next of kin of each deceased?
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Correct answer: D — ₹2 lakh
The PM announced ₹2 lakh from PMNRF for the next of kin of each deceased and ₹50,000 for each injured person.
Consider the following statements about the fires of 18 May 2025: 1. The fire at Gulzar Houz near Charminar in Hyderabad killed 17 members of a family. 2. The fire in Solapur broke out at a chemical factory. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. The Solapur fire broke out at Central Textile Mills, a textile factory in the Akkalkot Road MIDC area.
How many people died in the fire at a textile mill in Solapur's MIDC area on 18 May 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 8
Eight people, including the factory owner and members of two families, died in the Solapur fire; 17 died in the Hyderabad fire the same day.
Consider the following statements about the NCC Mount Everest expedition of 2025: 1. It was the NCC's third successful Everest ascent, after 2013 and 2016. 2. It was flagged off by Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh from New Delhi on 3 April 2025. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. The team summited on 18 May 2025 — the third NCC ascent after 2013 and 2016 — and had been flagged off from South Block, New Delhi on 3 April 2025.
The NCC cadet team that scaled Mount Everest on 18 May 2025 consisted of how many cadets?
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Correct answer: A — 10 (5 girls and 5 boys)
Ten cadets — five girls and five boys — made up the team; 15 cadets had been shortlisted for the winter training.
What was the average age of the NCC cadets who scaled Mount Everest in May 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 19 years
The cadets had an average age of 19 years; the youngest was 16.
How old was the youngest cadet in the NCC team that scaled Mount Everest in May 2025?
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Correct answer: D — 16 years
The youngest cadet was only 16 years old.
What is the theme of International Museum Day 2025?
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Correct answer: D — The Future of Museums in Rapidly Changing Communities
The 2025 theme, set by ICOM, is 'The Future of Museums in Rapidly Changing Communities'.
Consider the following statements: 1. International Museum Day is organised every year on 18 May by the International Council of Museums (ICOM). 2. The ICOM General Conference 2025 was scheduled to be held in Paris. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. The ICOM General Conference 2025 was scheduled in Dubai from 11 to 17 November 2025.
Which policy initiative to increase women's participation in the maritime sector was unveiled on International Day for Women in Maritime, 18 May 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Sagar Mein Samman
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal unveiled 'Sagar Mein Samman' in Mumbai. The 'Women in Seafarer' programme is envisaged in the Maritime India Vision 2030 document.
What is the IMO theme for the International Day for Women in Maritime 2025?
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Correct answer: B — An Ocean of Opportunities for Women
The 2025 theme is 'An Ocean of Opportunities for Women', which aligns with the World Maritime Day 2025 theme 'Our Ocean, Our Obligation, Our Opportunity'.
With the inauguration of the National Soil Spectral Library in May 2025, which State became the first to have a soil map?
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Correct answer: B — Maharashtra
With the inauguration of the National Soil Spectral Library at Nagpur, Maharashtra became the first State to have a soil map.
Consider the following statements made at the Krishi Samvad in Nagpur (May 2025): 1. The Agriculture Ministry will work on the theme 'One Nation, One Agriculture, One Team'. 2. ICAR has 113 institutes, 11 of which are in Maharashtra. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct, as announced by Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan in Nagpur on 18 May 2025.
Consider the following statements about Khelo India events in the 2024-25 sporting year: 1. The Khelo India Youth Games 2025 were hosted by Bihar. 2. The Khelo India Para Games 2025 were held in Delhi. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. The Youth Games were hosted by Bihar in May 2025 and the Para Games were held in Delhi in March–April 2025; the Winter Games were in Jammu & Kashmir (Gulmarg).
The Khelo India Annual Calendar launched in May 2025 is aimed at preparing India for which two events?
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Correct answer: A — Commonwealth Games 2030 and Olympic Games 2036
The Minister said the calendar will build the foundation as India gears up for the Commonwealth Games 2030 and the Olympic Games 2036.
'Lakhimi Mistri', launched in Assam in May 2025, is an initiative under PMAY-G for what purpose?
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Correct answer: A — Training women as masons
Lakhimi Mistri is a women mason initiative under PMAY-G to equip women with masonry skills.
How many additional PMAY-G houses were sanctioned for Assam for the current financial year in May 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 3.76 lakh
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced the sanction of 3.76 lakh more PMAY-G houses for Assam; 55,000 houses were handed over and the State has completed 20 lakh.
As of May 2025, Assam has completed how many houses under PMAY-G?
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Correct answer: A — 20 lakh
The Union Minister praised Assam for completing 20 lakh houses under PMAY-G.
How many all-party delegations did the Government announce on 17 May 2025 to visit key partner countries and convey India's zero-tolerance message against terrorism?
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Correct answer: B — 7
Seven all-party delegations were announced, to visit key partner countries including UN Security Council members.
Consider the following statements about the all-party delegations announced on 17 May 2025: 1. Shashi Tharoor and Ravi Shankar Prasad were among the MPs named to lead the delegations. 2. The delegations were to visit key partner countries, including members of the UN Security Council. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. The seven leaders were Shashi Tharoor, Ravi Shankar Prasad, Sanjay Kumar Jha, Baijayant Panda, Kanimozhi Karunanidhi, Supriya Sule and Shrikant Eknath Shinde.
Under the port restrictions imposed by DGFT on imports from Bangladesh in May 2025, imports of which of the following were exempted?
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Correct answer: D — Edible oil
The restrictions do not apply to fish, LPG, edible oil and crushed stone. Readymade garments are allowed only via Nhava Sheva and Kolkata seaports; processed food and wooden furniture are barred through the specified land ports.
Consider the following statements about DGFT Notification No. 07/2025-26 (May 2025): 1. The port restrictions do not apply to Bangladeshi goods transiting through India to Nepal and Bhutan. 2. The port restrictions apply to imports of fish and LPG from Bangladesh. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. Fish, LPG, edible oil and crushed stone are exempt from the restrictions.
As per DGFT's May 2025 notification, readymade garments from Bangladesh may be imported only through which route?
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Correct answer: D — Nhava Sheva and Kolkata seaports
Readymade garments of all kinds may not be imported through any land port and are allowed only through Nhava Sheva and Kolkata seaports.
What is the theme of World Telecommunication and Information Society Day 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Gender equality in digital transformation
The 2025 theme, set by ITU Council 2023 in Resolution 1416, is 'Gender equality in digital transformation'.
Consider the following statements: 1. 17 May marks the anniversary of the signing of the first International Telegraph Convention and the creation of ITU. 2. ITU marks its 150th anniversary in 2025. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. ITU commemorates its 160th anniversary in 2025.
The Delhi–Saharanpur–Dehradun Expressway is expected to reduce travel time between Delhi and Dehradun from 6.5 hours to how much?
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Correct answer: D — 2.5 hours
The expressway will reduce travel time from 6.5 hours to 2.5 hours.
Consider the following statements about the Delhi–Saharanpur–Dehradun Expressway: 1. It includes a 12-km elevated corridor in Rajaji National Park, described as Asia's largest. 2. It has a design speed of 120 km/h. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. The expressway's designated speed is 100 km/h.
What is the approximate cost at which the Delhi–Saharanpur–Dehradun Expressway is being developed?
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Correct answer: B — ₹12,000 crore
The expressway is being developed at an approximate cost of ₹12,000 crore.
What is the theme of World Hypertension Day 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Measure Your Blood Pressure Accurately, Control It, Live Longer
The 2025 theme is 'Measure Your Blood Pressure Accurately, Control It, Live Longer'.
Consider the following statements about World Hypertension Day: 1. It is an initiative of the World Hypertension League. 2. It was first held in 2005. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. World Hypertension Day, started by the World Hypertension League, was first held on 14 May 2005 and is now observed on 17 May.
International Day of Yoga 2025 is which edition of the Day?
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Correct answer: C — 11th
The Ministry of Ayush announced 10 signature events to mark the 11th edition of IDY in 2025.
'Yoga Sangam', a signature event of International Day of Yoga 2025, is a synchronised yoga demonstration planned at how many locations?
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Correct answer: B — 1,00,000
Yoga Sangam is a synchronised yoga demonstration at 1,00,000 locations.
The India–US Joint Working Group on Aircraft Carrier Technology Cooperation that met from 13 to 16 May 2025 held which edition of its meeting?
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Correct answer: D — 8th
The 8th meeting of the JWGACTC was organised in India from 13 to 16 May 2025.
The India–US Joint Working Group on Aircraft Carrier Technology Cooperation is constituted under which framework?
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Correct answer: B — Defence Technology and Trade Initiative (DTTI)
The JWGACTC is constituted under the auspices of the India–US Defence Technology and Trade Initiative (DTTI).
Consider the following statements about the 8th India–US JWG on Aircraft Carrier Technology Cooperation (May 2025): 1. The US delegation was headed by Rear Admiral Casey Moton. 2. The US delegation visited defence establishments in Delhi and Goa. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. A six-member US delegation headed by RAdm Casey Moton, PEO Aircraft Carriers, visited establishments in Delhi and Goa.
At the Doha Diamond League on 16 May 2025, Neeraj Chopra set a new Indian record with a throw of:
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Correct answer: A — 90.23 m
Chopra threw 90.23 m in the third round. 89.94 m was his previous best, 91.06 m was Julian Weber's winning throw and 88.44 m was Chopra's opening throw.
Who won the men's javelin throw at the Doha Diamond League 2025, in which Neeraj Chopra finished second?
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Correct answer: D — Julian Weber
Germany's Julian Weber won with a final-round throw of 91.06 m. Anderson Peters was third and Kishore Jena eighth.
Consider the following statements about the men's javelin at the Doha Diamond League (16 May 2025): 1. Neeraj Chopra became the 25th man in history to throw beyond 90 m. 2. Anderson Peters finished second, ahead of Neeraj Chopra. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. Chopra finished second; Anderson Peters was third with 85.64 m.
Which state marked the 50th anniversary of its statehood on 16 May 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Sikkim
Sikkim's Statehood Day on 16 May 2025 marked the 50th anniversary of its statehood.
Consider the following statements about Sikkim: 1. Its Statehood Day in 2025 marked the 25th anniversary of its statehood. 2. Sikkim Statehood Day is observed on 16 May. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only statement 2 is correct. The 2025 Statehood Day marked the 50th anniversary of Sikkim's statehood.
In May 2025, the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) announced its first overseas campus in which city?
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Correct answer: D — Dubai
IIFT announced the establishment of its first overseas campus in Dubai, UAE.
Consider the following statements about the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT): 1. It is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Education. 2. Its Dubai campus required No Objection Certificates from the Ministry of External Affairs, the Ministry of Home Affairs and the UGC. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only statement 2 is correct. IIFT is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry; the Ministry of Education gave approval for the campus.
The first Sagarmatha Sambaad, held in Kathmandu in May 2025, had which theme?
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Correct answer: B — Climate Change, Mountains, and the Future of Humanity
The theme of the first Sagarmatha Sambaad was 'Climate Change, Mountains, and the Future of Humanity'.
According to India's first Snow Leopard Population Assessment (2019–2023), cited at the Sagarmatha Sambaad, how many snow leopards were found in India?
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Correct answer: D — 718
The assessment found a total of 718 snow leopards across India, about 10–15% of the global population.
Consider the following statements made by India at the first Sagarmatha Sambaad (May 2025): 1. South Asia accounts for only about 4% of historical global CO2 emissions despite being home to nearly 25% of the world's population. 2. Himalayan nations were called upon to collaborate under the International Solar Alliance to protect snow leopards. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. The call for transboundary conservation of snow leopards, tigers and leopards was made under the International Big Cats Alliance.
On 16 May 2025, President Droupadi Murmu conferred the 58th Jnanpith Award on which Sanskrit scholar at Vigyan Bhavan?
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Correct answer: B — Jagadguru Rambhadracharya
The 58th Jnanpith Award was conferred on Sanskrit scholar Jagadguru Rambhadracharya. The other names are earlier women Jnanpith awardees recalled by the President.
Consider the following statements regarding the 58th Jnanpith Award ceremony (16 May 2025): 1. The Bharatiya Jnanpith Trust has been giving the award to writers in Indian languages since 1965. 2. Gulzar received the award in person at the ceremony. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. The President congratulated Gulzar, who could not attend the ceremony.
Rajon ki Baoli, restored by the ASI in 2025, is located in:
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Correct answer: A — Mehrauli Archaeological Park, New Delhi
Rajon ki Baoli is a 16th-century stepwell in Mehrauli Archaeological Park, New Delhi.
The ASI completed the conservation of Rajon ki Baoli in collaboration with which partners?
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Correct answer: D — World Monuments Fund India and TCS Foundation
The work was done with World Monuments Fund India (WMFI) and the TCS Foundation, under WMFI's Historic Water Systems of India initiative.
Consider the following statements about Rajon ki Baoli: 1. It was built around 1506 during the Lodi dynasty. 2. It is a two-tiered stepwell. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. Rajon ki Baoli is a four-tiered stepwell.
The 'National Accounts Statistics – 2025' released by MoSPI presents constant-price estimates with which base year?
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Correct answer: D — 2011-12
Estimates are presented at current and constant (2011-12) prices.
Consider the following statements about 'National Accounts Statistics – 2025': 1. It includes Final Estimates for 2022-23 and First Revised Estimates for 2023-24. 2. It was released by the Reserve Bank of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. The publication was released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI).
The Kodaikanal Solar Observatory, on whose 125 years a commemorative stamp was released in May 2025, was established on:
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Correct answer: D — 1 April 1899
The KSO was established on 1 April 1899.
Consider the following statements: 1. The Kodaikanal Solar Observatory is located in the Palani Hills of Tamil Nadu and is operated by the Indian Institute of Astrophysics. 2. The commemorative stamp marking its 125 years was released at the Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bengaluru. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. The stamp was released at IIA Bengaluru on 16 May 2025.
As per data released in May 2025, cumulative Aadhaar authentication transactions crossed which milestone by the end of April 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 150 billion
Cumulative Aadhaar authentications crossed 150 billion (15,011.82 crore) by the end of April 2025.
Consider the following statements about Aadhaar usage in April 2025: 1. Aadhaar e-KYC transactions numbered 37.3 crore, about 39.7% more than in April 2024. 2. UIDAI's face authentication recorded around 14 crore transactions. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as per the UIDAI figures released on 16 May 2025.
The first Indian biological experiment planned aboard the ISS, announced in May 2025, will study the effect of microgravity on:
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Correct answer: B — Edible microalgae
The first experiment will examine the impact of microgravity and space radiation on edible microalgae as a sustainable space nutrition source.
Consider the following statements about India's planned space biology experiments (announced May 2025): 1. They will be carried out aboard ISRO's Gaganyaan G1 mission. 2. The second experiment will compare growth of cyanobacteria such as Spirulina in urea- and nitrate-based media. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only statement 2 is correct. The experiments are part of the Axiom-4 mission to the International Space Station, with Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla as a crew member.
How many startups did DPIIT approve for income tax exemption under Section 80-IAC, as announced on 15 May 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 187
187 startups were approved: 75 at the 79th and 112 at the 80th IMB meeting. Over 3,700 is the cumulative total.
Under Section 80-IAC of the Income Tax Act, eligible startups can claim:
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Correct answer: D — 100% deduction on profits for any 3 consecutive years within 10 years of incorporation
Eligible startups get a 100% income tax deduction on profits for any three consecutive years within a ten-year window from incorporation.
Consider the following statements about the Section 80-IAC startup tax benefit: 1. Startups incorporated before 1 April 2030 are now eligible to apply. 2. Under DPIIT's revised framework, complete applications are reviewed within 90 days. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. Complete applications are reviewed within 120 days.
The India–EU joint research calls on Marine Plastic Litter and Waste to Green Hydrogen (May 2025) were launched under which mechanism?
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Correct answer: A — India–EU Trade and Technology Council
The calls were launched under the India–EU Trade and Technology Council (TTC), set up in 2022.
Consider the following statements about the India–EU research calls launched in May 2025: 1. They carry a joint investment of ₹391 crore (about €41 million). 2. The India–EU Trade and Technology Council was established in 2022. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. The TTC was set up in 2022 by PM Narendra Modi and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
The two India–EU coordinated research calls launched on 15 May 2025 address which areas?
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Correct answer: B — Marine Plastic Litter and Waste to Green Hydrogen
The calls focus on Marine Plastic Litter (MPL) and Waste to Green Hydrogen (W2GH).
Which body wrote to all States and UTs in May 2025 seeking immediate implementation of the Supreme Court's 14 directives against manual scavenging?
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Correct answer: B — National Human Rights Commission
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) wrote to the Chief Secretaries and Administrators of all States and UTs.
How many directives did the Supreme Court issue in Dr. Balram Singh v. Union of India (2023) to eliminate manual scavenging?
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Correct answer: D — 14
The Supreme Court issued 14 directives in its 2023 judgment.
Consider the following statements regarding the NHRC's May 2025 communication on manual scavenging: 1. It noted the Supreme Court's complete ban announced on 29 January 2025 in six cities including Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai. 2. It sought action taken reports within four weeks. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. The NHRC sought action taken reports within eight weeks.
The high-level fisheries review chaired by the Prime Minister on 15 May 2025 focused on:
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Correct answer: A — Fishing in the Exclusive Economic Zone and high seas
The meeting focused on fishing in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and the high seas.
Consider the following statements about the PM's fisheries review (15 May 2025): 1. The PM suggested using drones, as per technical protocols, to transport fresh fish to nearby city markets. 2. The PM suggested exploring uses of seaweed for fuel, nutrition and pharmaceuticals. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as per the PMO release.