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Himalayan High Altitude Atmospheric and Climate Research Centre inaugurated at Nathatop, J&K; Indo-Swiss ICE-CRUNCH project launched
Q1 Advanced

Where was the first Himalayan High Altitude Atmospheric and Climate Research Centre inaugurated in April 2025?

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Correct answer: C — Nathatop, Jammu and Kashmir

Nathatop, Jammu and Kashmir; the J&K Government provided the land and the Central University of Jammu is a research partner.

Q2 Advanced

The ICE-CRUNCH project launched in April 2025 is a joint research project between Indian scientists and which institution?

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Correct answer: A — ETH Zurich, Switzerland

ETH Zurich, Switzerland; it studies ice nucleating particles and cloud condensation nuclei in the North-Western Himalayas.

CCI procures 100 lakh bales of cotton under MSP in 2024-25; Telangana leads
Q3

Which state recorded the highest cotton procurement under MSP operations in the 2024-25 season (up to 31 March 2025)?

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Correct answer: B — Telangana

Telangana, with 40 lakh bales, followed by Maharashtra (30 lakh) and Gujarat (14 lakh).

Q4

Which is the Ministry of Textiles' nodal agency for cotton procurement under MSP?

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Correct answer: A — Cotton Corporation of India

Cotton Corporation of India (CCI), which procured 100 lakh bales in 2024-25 up to 31 March 2025.

MSDE and World Economic Forum take up 'India Skills Accelerator'
Q5

The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship partnered with which organisation on the 'India Skills Accelerator' in April 2025?

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Correct answer: C — World Economic Forum

World Economic Forum (WEF); the Accelerator is a national public-private collaboration platform for skilling.

IEPFA and IPPB sign MoA to launch Phase 2 of 'Niveshak Didi'
Q6

The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) signed an MoA in April 2025 to launch Phase 2 of 'Niveshak Didi' with:

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Correct answer: D — India Post Payments Bank

India Post Payments Bank (IPPB), under the Department of Posts.

Rajasthan launches Niramay Rajasthan Abhiyan and other health campaigns on World Health Day
Q7 Advanced

Which of the following campaigns was launched by Rajasthan on World Health Day 2025 along with the Niramay Rajasthan Abhiyan?

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Correct answer: C — Mission Liver Smile

Mission Liver Smile, launched with Niramay Rajasthan, Eat Right Rajasthan, Mission Madhuhari and the CM Ayushman Adarsh Gram Panchayat Yojana.

Q8

How many breastfeeding management units were launched at Rajasthan's World Health Day event on 7 April 2025?

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Correct answer: B — 29

29, along with the Niramay Rajasthan campaign and other health initiatives.

Tamil Nadu announces ₹216.73 crore livelihood schemes and deep-sea fishing harbours for Gulf of Mannar fishermen
Q9 Advanced

At which place did the Tamil Nadu government issue an order in April 2025 for a ₹150 crore fishing harbour to help Gulf of Mannar fishermen take up deep-sea fishing?

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Correct answer: A — Thangachimadam

Thangachimadam, near Rameswaram; harbours at Pamban (₹60 crore) and Kundukal (₹150 crore) were also part of the announcement.

Q10 Advanced

About how many beneficiaries are to receive technical training and equipment under Tamil Nadu's ₹52.33 crore seaweed scheme announced in April 2025?

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Correct answer: D — 7,000

7,000, for seaweed cultivation, processing, value addition and marketing.

Q11 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Tamil Nadu fishermen package announced on 7 April 2025: 1. The fishing harbour at Pamban is to be built at a cost of ₹150 crore. 2. ₹100 crore was earmarked for cage culture of fish and mud crab. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2

Neither is correct. The Pamban harbour is to cost ₹60 crore, and ₹25.82 crore was provided for cage culture of fish and mud crab.

Om Birla at 150th IPU Assembly in Tashkent; meets Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev
Q12

In which city was the 150th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union held in April 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Tashkent

Tashkent, Uzbekistan; Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla led the Indian Parliamentary Delegation.

Q13 Advanced

The Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly attended by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla in Tashkent in April 2025 was its:

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Correct answer: B — 150th Assembly

150th Assembly; on its sidelines, Om Birla met Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on 7 April 2025.

Q14 Advanced

During the 150th IPU Assembly in Tashkent, the Indian delegation led by Om Birla paid floral tributes at the bust of which former Prime Minister?

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Correct answer: D — Lal Bahadur Shastri

Lal Bahadur Shastri, whose bust stands in Tashkent.

World Health Day 2025: 'Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures' launches year-long campaign on maternal and newborn health
Q15

What was the theme of World Health Day 2025?

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Correct answer: B — Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures

Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures; it launches a year-long campaign on maternal and newborn health.

Q16 Advanced

In which year did the World Health Organization start observing World Health Day?

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Correct answer: D — 1950

1950; the day is observed annually on 7 April.

Q17 Advanced

Consider the following statements about World Health Day 2025: 1. World Health Day is observed annually on 7 April. 2. The 2025 theme launches a year-long campaign focused on maternal and newborn health. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct. The day falls on 7 April each year, and the 2025 theme 'Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures' launches a year-long campaign on maternal and newborn health.

Defence Ministry signs ₹2,385.36 crore contract with BEL for Electronic Warfare suites for IAF Mi-17 V5 helicopters
Q18 Advanced

What is the overall cost of the contract signed with BEL on 7 April 2025 for Electronic Warfare suites for Mi-17 V5 helicopters?

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Correct answer: B — ₹2,385.36 crore

₹2,385.36 crore, for EW suites and associated equipment for the Indian Air Force.

Q19

The Electronic Warfare suites contracted from BEL in April 2025 are meant for installation on which helicopters of the Indian Air Force?

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Correct answer: D — Mi-17 V5

Mi-17 V5 helicopters; the contract also covers associated equipment.

Q20 Advanced

Under which procurement category was the April 2025 BEL contract for Mi-17 V5 Electronic Warfare suites signed?

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Correct answer: A — Buy (Indian-IDDM)

Buy (Indian-IDDM), that is, Indigenously Designed Developed and Manufactured.

'Samudra Pradakshina': all-women tri-services sailing expedition to Seychelles flagged off from Mumbai aboard IASV Triveni
Q21

Aboard which vessel did the all-women tri-services sailing expedition 'Samudra Pradakshina' set sail in April 2025?

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Correct answer: C — IASV Triveni

IASV Triveni, the Indian Army Sailing Vessel.

Q22 Advanced

What is the route of the 'Samudra Pradakshina' sailing expedition flagged off on 7 April 2025?

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Correct answer: B — Mumbai – Seychelles – Mumbai

Mumbai – Seychelles – Mumbai, covering 4,000 nautical miles in 55 days.

Q23 Advanced

Consider the following statements about 'Samudra Pradakshina': 1. Its 12-member crew of women officers is drawn from the Army, Navy and Air Force. 2. It was flagged off from Kochi by the Chief of the Naval Staff. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only 1 is correct. It was flagged off from the Indian Naval Watermanship Training Centre, Colaba, Mumbai, by Lt Gen AK Ramesh, Commandant, College of Military Engineering.

CERT-In, CSIRT-Fin and SISA launch Digital Threat Report 2024 for the BFSI sector
Q24

The Digital Threat Report 2024 launched on 7 April 2025 by CERT-In, CSIRT-Fin and SISA focuses on which sector?

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Correct answer: D — Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI)

Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI); it aims to strengthen cybersecurity resilience in the sector.

Q25 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Digital Threat Report 2024 for the BFSI sector: 1. It was prepared by CERT-In alone, without any private-sector partner. 2. It was launched by the Secretaries of the Department of Financial Services and the Ministry of Electronics and IT. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 2 only

Only 2 is correct. The report was a collaboration of CERT-In, CSIRT-Fin and the cybersecurity company SISA; it was launched by M. Nagaraju (DFS) and S. Krishnan (MeitY).

Q26 Advanced

Who was the Director General of CERT-In at the launch of the Digital Threat Report 2024 in April 2025?

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Correct answer: C — Dr Sanjay Bahl

Dr Sanjay Bahl; S. Krishnan is Secretary, MeitY, M. Nagaraju is Secretary, DFS, and Dharshan Shanthamurthy is Founder and CEO of SISA.

President Murmu in Portugal: first Indian presidential visit in 27 years; joint stamps mark 50 years of ties; City Key of Honour of Lisbon
Q27

President Droupadi Murmu's April 2025 visit to Portugal was the first by an Indian President to that country in how many years?

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Correct answer: A — 27 years

27 years; she arrived in Lisbon on 6 April 2025 on the first leg of a State Visit to Portugal and the Slovak Republic.

Q28 Advanced

The India–Portugal postage stamps released on 7 April 2025 to mark 50 years of diplomatic relations featured which Indian folk attire?

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Correct answer: C — Kalbeliya costume of Rajasthan

Kalbeliya costume of Rajasthan, alongside the traditional Viana do Castelo dress of Portugal.

Q29 Advanced

Consider the following statements about President Murmu's visit to Lisbon in April 2025: 1. She received the 'City Key of Honour' of Lisbon from the Mayor of Lisbon. 2. The banquet in her honour at Palácio da Ajuda was hosted by the Prime Minister of Portugal. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only 1 is correct. The banquet at Palácio da Ajuda was hosted by the President of Portugal, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa.

'Antar Drishti' sensory dark room inaugurated at NIEPVD Dehradun
Q30

'Antar Drishti', a sensory dark room inaugurated on 7 April 2025, is located at the national institute for persons with visual disabilities in which city?

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Correct answer: B — Dehradun

Dehradun, at NIEPVD, set up with the National Association for the Blind.

PM inaugurates New Pamban Rail Bridge, India's first vertical-lift sea bridge, and projects worth over ₹8,300 crore in Rameswaram
Q31

Which bridge, inaugurated by the Prime Minister on 6 April 2025, is India's first vertical-lift railway sea bridge?

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Correct answer: B — New Pamban Rail Bridge

New Pamban Rail Bridge at Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu.

Q32 Advanced

Up to what height does the 72.5-metre vertical lift span of the New Pamban Rail Bridge rise to allow ships to pass?

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Correct answer: D — 17 metres

17 metres, according to PIB; the bridge has 99 spans.

Q33 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the New Pamban Rail Bridge: 1. It is designed for dual rail tracks to meet future demand. 2. A polysiloxane coating protects it from corrosion in the marine environment. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct, as stated by PIB in its release on the inauguration.

Q34

Which new train service did the Prime Minister flag off at the inauguration of the New Pamban Rail Bridge on 6 April 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Rameswaram – Tambaram (Chennai)

Rameswaram – Tambaram (Chennai); he also flagged off a ship from the road bridge.

MoSPI releases 26th edition of 'Women and Men in India 2024: Selected Indicators and Data'
Q35

The 'Women and Men in India 2024: Selected Indicators and Data' publication released by MoSPI in April 2025 is its:

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Correct answer: D — 26th edition

26th edition, released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation.

Q36 Advanced

According to 'Women and Men in India 2024', what share of all bank accounts in India is owned by women?

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Correct answer: C — 39.2%

39.2%; women contribute 39.7% of total deposits, and make up 42.2% of account holders in rural areas.

Q37 Advanced

Consider the following statements based on 'Women and Men in India 2024': 1. Female voter turnout surpassed male voter turnout in 2024. 2. The number of DPIIT-recognised startups with at least one woman director declined between 2017 and 2024. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only 1 is correct. Startups with at least one woman director rose from 1,943 in 2017 to 17,405 in 2024.

PM and Sri Lanka President inaugurate India-assisted Maho–Omanthai railway line and launch Maho–Anuradhapura signalling project
Q38 Advanced

Which 128 km railway line in Sri Lanka, refurbished with Indian assistance, was inaugurated by PM Modi and President Disanayaka on 6 April 2025?

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Correct answer: C — Maho – Omanthai

Maho – Omanthai, refurbished with Indian assistance of US$91.27 million.

Q39 Advanced

The Mahabodhi tree at the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi temple in Anuradhapura, visited by PM Modi in April 2025, is believed to have grown from a sapling brought from India by:

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Correct answer: A — Sangamitta Maha Theri

Sangamitta Maha Theri, in the 3rd century BCE.

Q40 Advanced

Consider the following statements about PM Modi's engagements in Anuradhapura on 6 April 2025: 1. He visited the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi temple with the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka. 2. Construction of the Maho–Anuradhapura signalling system, being built with an Indian grant of US$14.89 million, was launched. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 2 only

Only 2 is correct. He visited the temple with Sri Lanka's President, Anura Kumara Disanayaka.

PM's State visit to Sri Lanka: seven MoUs including defence cooperation, HVDC interconnection and Trincomalee energy hub with UAE
Q41 Advanced

Besides India and Sri Lanka, which country was a party to the April 2025 MoU on developing Trincomalee as an energy hub?

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Correct answer: C — United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates; it was one of seven MoUs exchanged during the Prime Minister's visit on 5 April 2025.

Q42

Under a project launched virtually during PM Modi's April 2025 visit, solar rooftop systems are to be supplied to how many religious institutions across Sri Lanka?

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Correct answer: A — 5,000

5,000 religious institutions across Sri Lanka.

Q43 Advanced

During his April 2025 visit, PM Modi announced a comprehensive capacity-building programme in India covering how many Sri Lankans annually?

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Correct answer: D — 700

700 Sri Lankans annually.

Q44 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the outcomes of PM Modi's visit to Sri Lanka in April 2025: 1. The MoU on Defence Cooperation was signed on the Indian side by the Defence Secretary. 2. The ground-breaking of the Sampur Solar power project was held virtually. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 2 only

Only 2 is correct. On the Indian side, the Defence Cooperation MoU was signed by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri.

Q45 Advanced

The Sita Eliya temple, for which India announced grant assistance in April 2025, is located in which part of Sri Lanka?

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Correct answer: A — Nuwara Eliya

Nuwara Eliya; grants were also announced for the Thirukoneswaram temple in Trincomalee and the Sacred City Complex in Anuradhapura.

Rajnath Singh flags off INS Sunayna as IOS SAGAR from Karwar with personnel from nine nations
Q46

Which Indian Navy ship was flagged off as Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR on 5 April 2025?

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Correct answer: B — INS Sunayna

PIB (MoD): Rajnath Singh flagged off the offshore patrol vessel INS Sunayna as IOS SAGAR.

Q47 Advanced

From which naval base was IOS SAGAR flagged off on 5 April 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Karwar

PIB (MoD): INS Sunayna was flagged off as IOS SAGAR in Karwar, Karnataka, on 5 April 2025.

Q48 Advanced

Consider the following about the IOS SAGAR flag-off on 5 April 2025: 1. The ship carried 44 naval personnel from nine friendly Indian Ocean nations. 2. It coincided with the 10th anniversary of the SAGAR initiative. 3. Facilities worth over Rs 5,000 crore under Project Seabird were inaugurated on the same day. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 and 2 only

PIB (MoD): 44 personnel from nine friendly nations were on board and the flag-off coincided with the 10th anniversary of SAGAR. The Project Seabird facilities inaugurated were worth over Rs 2,000 crore, not Rs 5,000 crore, so statement 3 is wrong.

Delhi becomes 35th State/UT to implement Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY
Q49

On 5 April 2025, Delhi became which State/UT in number to implement Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY?

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Correct answer: C — 35th

PIB (MoHFW): Delhi became the 35th State/UT to implement AB PM-JAY after the NHA signed an MoU with the Delhi government.

Q50 Advanced

Under AB PM-JAY in Delhi, how much additional top-up will the Delhi government provide over the Centre's cover?

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Correct answer: B — Rs 5 lakh

PIB (MoHFW): the Delhi government will give an additional top-up of Rs 5 lakh over and above the Rs 5 lakh cover provided by the Central Government.

Q51 Advanced

The MoU of 5 April 2025 for implementing AB PM-JAY in Delhi was signed between the Delhi government's health department and:

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Correct answer: D — National Health Authority

PIB (MoHFW): the National Health Authority of the Union Health Ministry entered into an MoU with the Department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of NCT of Delhi.

Stand-Up India completes nine years with Rs 61,020 crore sanctioned
Q52

In which year was the Stand-Up India Scheme launched?

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Correct answer: B — 2016

PIB (Finance Ministry): the Stand-Up India Scheme was launched on 5 April 2016.

Q53 Advanced

According to the Finance Ministry, what was the total amount sanctioned under Stand-Up India since launch, as of 17 March 2025?

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Correct answer: C — Rs 61,020.41 crore

PIB (Finance Ministry): the total amount sanctioned rose from Rs 14,431.14 crore (31 October 2018) to Rs 61,020.41 crore by 17 March 2025.

Q54 Advanced

Consider the following about the Stand-Up India Scheme: 1. It provides bank loans to SC, ST and women entrepreneurs to start new businesses. 2. Women entrepreneurs' accounts under it exceeded 1.9 lakh by November 2024. 3. Total sanctions under it crossed Rs 1 lakh crore by March 2025. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 and 2 only

PIB (Finance Ministry): the scheme gives bank loans to SC, ST and women entrepreneurs for new businesses, and women's accounts reached 1,90,844 by November 2024. Total sanctions were Rs 61,020.41 crore by 17 March 2025, so statement 3 is wrong.

PM Modi conferred 'Sri Lanka Mitra Vibhushana', Sri Lanka's highest honour for foreign leaders
Q55

Which honour did Sri Lanka confer on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 5 April 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Sri Lanka Mitra Vibhushana

Sri Lanka Mitra Vibhushana, conferred by President Anura Kumara Disanayaka.

Q56 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the 'Sri Lanka Mitra Vibhushana' conferred on PM Modi in April 2025: 1. It is Sri Lanka's highest honour bestowed on foreign leaders. 2. It was the first time an Indian leader received this award. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct. The award was conferred for his enduring contribution to strengthening India–Sri Lanka friendship.

India marks 62nd National Maritime Day on theme of blue economy and green growth
Q57 Advanced

What was the theme of Maritime Week for the 62nd National Maritime Day on 5 April 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Prosperous Seas - Developed India and Youth for Blue Economy and Green Growth

PIB (MoPSW): this year's theme was "Prosperous Seas - Developed India and Youth for Blue Economy and Green Growth".

Q58 Advanced

The central celebration of the 62nd National Maritime Day in New Delhi was organised by the NMDCC Delhi chapter under the aegis of which body?

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Correct answer: C — Directorate General of Shipping

PIB (MoPSW): the NMDCC Delhi chapter, under the aegis of the Directorate General of Shipping, MoPSW, organised the central celebration at the Vinay Marg Sports Ground.

Q59

Which edition of National Maritime Day did India celebrate on 5 April 2025?

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Correct answer: D — 62nd

PIB (MoPSW): the Ministry celebrated the 62nd National Maritime Day across the country.

Cabinet approves Vibrant Villages Programme-II with Rs 6,839 crore outlay
Q60

What is the total outlay of the Vibrant Villages Programme-II approved by the Union Cabinet on 4 April 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Rs 6,839 crore

PIB (Cabinet): VVP-II has a total outlay of Rs 6,839 crore till FY 2028-29.

Q61 Advanced

The Vibrant Villages Programme-II has been approved as a:

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Correct answer: B — Central Sector Scheme with 100% Centre funding

PIB (Cabinet): the Cabinet approved VVP-II as a Central Sector Scheme (100% Centre funding).

Q62 Advanced

Consider the following about the Vibrant Villages Programme-II: 1. It covers villages along international land borders other than the Northern border covered under VVP-I. 2. All-weather road connectivity for these villages will be provided under PMGSY-IV. 3. It will run till FY 2030-31. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 and 2 only

PIB (Cabinet): VVP-II covers ILB villages other than the Northern border already under VVP-I, and road connectivity will come under PMGSY-IV. It runs for FY 2024-25 to 2028-29, so statement 3 is wrong.

Parliament passes Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025 and Mussalman Wakf (Repeal) Bill, 2025
Q63 Advanced

Under the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which cleared Parliament on 4 April 2025, the Waqf Act, 1995 is renamed as the:

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Correct answer: A — Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency, and Development Act, 2025

PIB (Ministry of Minority Affairs): the Bill renames the Act the Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency, and Development Act, 2025.

Q64

The Mussalman Wakf (Repeal) Bill, 2025, passed by Parliament along with the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, repeals the Mussalman Wakf Act of which year?

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Correct answer: C — 1923

PIB (Ministry of Minority Affairs): the Mussalman Wakf (Repeal) Bill, 2025 seeks to remove the outdated Mussalman Wakf Act, 1923.

Q65 Advanced

Consider the following about the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025: 1. It removes 'waqf by user' and allows waqf formation only through declaration or endowment. 2. It requires donors to be practising Muslims for at least ten years. 3. It empowers Collectors to conduct surveys of waqf property. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Correct answer: C — 1 and 3 only

PIB (Ministry of Minority Affairs): the Bill removes waqf by user, allows formation only through declaration or endowment, and empowers Collectors to conduct surveys. Donors must be practising Muslims for at least five years, not ten, so statement 2 is wrong.

6th BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok adopts Bangkok Vision 2030 and signs Maritime Transport Agreement
Q66

What was the theme of the 6th BIMSTEC Summit held in Bangkok on 4 April 2025?

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Correct answer: B — BIMSTEC: Prosperous, Resilient and Open

PIB (PMO): the theme of the Summit was "BIMSTEC: Prosperous, Resilient and Open".

Q67 Advanced

BODHI, the skilling initiative India announced at the 6th BIMSTEC Summit, stands for:

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Correct answer: C — BIMSTEC for Organised Development of Human Resource Infrastructure

PIB (PMO): BODHI is "BIMSTEC for Organised Development of Human resource Infrastructure"; 300 youth from BIMSTEC countries will be trained in India every year.

Q68 Advanced

At the 6th BIMSTEC Summit, India announced it would host the first BIMSTEC Games in:

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Correct answer: A — 2027

PIB (PMO): India would host the first BIMSTEC Games in 2027, when the group celebrates its 30th anniversary.

Q69 Advanced

Consider the following about the 6th BIMSTEC Summit (4 April 2025): 1. It adopted the BIMSTEC Bangkok Vision 2030 document. 2. The BIMSTEC Maritime Transport Agreement was signed. 3. It adopted the report of the BIMSTEC Eminent Persons Group. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3

PIB (PMO): the Summit adopted the Summit Declaration, the Bangkok Vision 2030 document, the signing of the Maritime Transport Agreement and the report of the Eminent Persons Group. All three are correct.

DRDO and Army complete four successful flight-tests of Army MRSAM off Odisha
Q70

From where were the four flight-tests of the Army version of MRSAM conducted on 3 and 4 April 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha

PIB (MoD): the flight-tests were conducted from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha on 3 and 4 April 2025.

Q71 Advanced

The Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (MRSAM) used by the Indian Army has been jointly developed by DRDO and:

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Correct answer: C — Israel Aerospace Industries

PIB (MoD): the MRSAM is developed jointly by DRDO and Israel Aerospace Industries for use by the Indian Army.

CCEA approves four railway multitracking projects worth Rs 18,658 crore in Maharashtra, Odisha and Chhattisgarh
Q72

What is the approximate total cost of the four railway multitracking projects approved by the CCEA on 4 April 2025?

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Correct answer: C — Rs 18,658 crore

PIB (CCEA): the four projects have a total cost of about Rs 18,658 crore and will be completed up to 2030-31.

Q73 Advanced

The four railway multitracking projects approved on 4 April 2025 cover districts in which three states?

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Correct answer: D — Maharashtra, Odisha and Chhattisgarh

PIB (CCEA): the four projects cover 15 districts in Maharashtra, Odisha and Chhattisgarh.

Q74 Advanced

The railway multitracking projects approved by the CCEA on 4 April 2025 will enhance connectivity to which two Aspirational Districts?

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Correct answer: B — Gadchiroli and Rajnandgaon

PIB (CCEA): the projects will enhance connectivity to two Aspirational Districts, Gadchiroli and Rajnandgaon, with 19 new stations.

CSIR transfers HANSA-3(NG) trainer aircraft technology to Pioneer Clean Amps
Q75 Advanced

On 4 April 2025, the technology of CSIR's HANSA-3(NG) trainer aircraft was licensed to:

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Correct answer: D — Pioneer Clean Amps Pvt Ltd

PIB (MoST): the licensing of the HANSA-3(NG) two-seater trainer aircraft has been granted to M/s Pioneer Clean Amps Pvt. Ltd.

Q76

Which CSIR laboratory developed the HANSA-3(NG) trainer aircraft?

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Correct answer: B — CSIR-NAL

PIB (MoST): the Civil Aviation Minister complimented CSIR and CSIR-NAL scientists for commercialisation of HANSA-3(NG), and CSIR-NAL has received LoIs for 110+ aircraft.

Q77 Advanced

Which engine powers the HANSA-3(NG) trainer aircraft, whose technology was transferred on 4 April 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Rotax 912 iSc3 Sports

PIB (MoST): the HANSA-3(NG) is powered by an advanced fuel-efficient Rotax 912 iSc3 Sports engine.

Indian Railways produces a record 41,929 wagons in FY 2024-25
Q78

How many wagons did Indian Railways produce in FY 2024-25, an all-time high?

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Correct answer: D — 41,929

PIB (Railways): Indian Railways produced an all-time high of 41,929 wagons in FY 2024-25.

Q79 Advanced

According to the Railways Ministry, what was the total wagon production of Indian Railways over the three years 2022-23 to 2024-25?

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Correct answer: B — 1,02,369

PIB (Railways): 22,790 (2022-23) + 37,650 (2023-24) + 41,929 (2024-25) = 1,02,369 wagons in the last three years.

India and Thailand elevate ties to a Strategic Partnership during PM Modi's Bangkok visit
Q80

During PM Modi's visit to Bangkok on 3 April 2025, India and Thailand elevated their relationship to a:

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Correct answer: D — Strategic Partnership

PIB (PMO): the two leaders witnessed the exchange of the Joint Declaration on the Establishment of the India-Thailand Strategic Partnership.

Q81 Advanced

An India-Thailand MoU signed on 3 April 2025 concerns the development of the National Maritime Heritage Complex at:

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Correct answer: C — Lothal

PIB (PMO), list of outcomes: an MoU between the Sagarmala Division of the Ports Ministry and Thailand's Fine Arts Department for development of the National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) at Lothal, Gujarat.

Q82 Advanced

Which Buddhist scripture did Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra present to PM Modi on 3 April 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Tipitaka in Pali

PIB (PMO): PM Modi was presented a special edition of the Buddhist holy scriptures, the Tipitaka in Pali, by PM Shinawatra.

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During PM Modi's visit on 3 April 2025, India welcomed Thailand's decision to co-lead which pillar of the Indo-Pacific Oceans' Initiative (IPOI)?

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Correct answer: B — Maritime Ecology

PIB (PMO), PM's press statement: India welcomed Thailand's decision to co-lead the 'Maritime Ecology' Pillar of the Indo-Pacific Oceans' Initiative.

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Consider the following outcomes of PM Modi's visit to Thailand on 3 April 2025: 1. An MoU between India's MeitY and Thailand's Ministry of Digital Economy and Society on digital technologies. 2. An MoU between India's NSIC and Thailand's OSMEP on MSMEs. 3. An MoU between India's Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region and Thailand's Ministry of Culture. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 and 2 only

PIB (PMO), list of outcomes: the MeitY-MDES digital MoU and the NSIC-OSMEP MSME MoU were signed. The MDoNER MoU was with Thailand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, not the Ministry of Culture, so statement 3 is wrong.