UKPSC Current Affairs Quiz — All time
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How many kilometres of national highways did NHAI construct in FY 2024-25?
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Correct answer: C — 5,614 km
PIB (MoRTH): NHAI constructed 5,614 km of national highways in FY 2024-25 against the target of 5,150 km.
Which of the following modes did NHAI use to monetise assets worth ₹28,724 crore in FY 2024-25? 1. Toll Operate Transfer 2. Infrastructure Investment Trust 3. Toll securitisation Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
PIB (MoRTH): NHAI leveraged three modes for monetisation, Toll Operate Transfer (TOT), Infrastructure Investment Trust (InvIT) and Toll Securitisation, for a total of ₹28,724 crore.
NHAI's capital expenditure in FY 2024-25, an all-time high, was over:
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Correct answer: B — ₹2,50,000 crore
PIB (MoRTH): NHAI's capital expenditure reached an all-time high of over ₹2,50,000 crore (provisional) against a target of ₹2,40,000 crore, up from ₹2,07,000 crore in FY 2023-24.
How many locomotives did Indian Railways produce in FY 2024-25?
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Correct answer: A — 1,681
PIB (Railways): Indian Railways produced a record 1,681 locomotives in FY 2024-25, up from 1,472 in FY 2023-24.
Which unit produced the most locomotives (700) in FY 2024-25?
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Correct answer: B — Chittaranjan Locomotive Works
PIB (Railways): Chittaranjan Locomotive Works manufactured 700 locomotives, Banaras 477, Patiala 304, and Madhepura and Marhowrah 100 each.
Which locomotive class accounted for the largest number (1,047) of the 1,681 locomotives produced by Indian Railways in FY 2024-25?
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Correct answer: C — WAG-9/9H
PIB (Railways): of the 1,681 locomotives, 1,047 were WAG-9/9H freight locomotives, followed by 272 WAP-7 and 148 WAG-9 Twin.
MOIL, which reported record output in FY 2024-25, is mainly a producer of which ore?
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Correct answer: D — Manganese ore
PIB (Steel): MOIL recorded its best-ever performance with record manganese ore production of 18.02 lakh tonnes and record manganese ore sales.
What was MOIL's manganese ore production in FY 2024-25?
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Correct answer: C — 18.02 lakh tonnes
PIB (Steel): MOIL's manganese ore production was a record 18.02 lakh tonnes, 2.7% higher year on year; 15.87 lakh tonnes was the sales figure.
Besides manganese ore, MOIL reported record production of which product in FY 2024-25, at 12,000 MT?
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Correct answer: D — Ferro manganese
PIB (Steel): MOIL recorded ferro manganese production of 12,000 MT in FY'25, 18% higher year-on-year.
With which company did the Indian Navy sign a Make-I Project Sanction Order on 2 April 2025 to develop a 6 MW marine diesel engine?
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Correct answer: D — Kirloskar Oil Engines Limited
PIB (Defence): the Project Sanction Order under Make-I was inked between the Indian Navy and Kirloskar Oil Engines Limited.
Consider the following statements about the 6 MW marine diesel engine project signed on 2 April 2025: 1. The prototype will have over 50% indigenous content. 2. The Government of India will fund 70% of the ₹270 crore cost. 3. The engines are meant only for Indian Navy submarines. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 and 2 only
PIB (Defence): the prototype has over 50% indigenous content and 70% funding from the Government. Statement 3 is incorrect: the engines are for main propulsion and power generation on Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard ships.
Besides the 6 MW prototype, the Project Sanction Order signed with Kirloskar Oil Engines on 2 April 2025 also covers detailed design for diesel engines of which range?
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Correct answer: B — 3-10 MW
PIB (Defence): the order also includes development of detailed design for 3-10 MW diesel engines.
India's defence exports in the financial year 2024-25 reached a record of about:
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Correct answer: B — ₹23,622 crore
PIB (Defence): defence exports surged to a record ₹23,622 crore in FY 2024-25, up from ₹21,083 crore in FY 2023-24.
Consider the following statements about India's defence exports in FY 2024-25: 1. The private sector contributed more than the Defence PSUs. 2. Defence PSU exports grew by more than 40%. 3. Exports went to more than 100 countries. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 and 2 only
PIB (Defence): the private sector contributed ₹15,233 crore and DPSUs ₹8,389 crore, with DPSU exports up 42.85%. Statement 3 is incorrect: items were exported to around 80 countries.
By 2029, India aims to raise its annual defence exports to:
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Correct answer: C — ₹50,000 crore
PIB (Defence): the Raksha Mantri said India is marching towards achieving the target of increasing defence exports to ₹50,000 crore by 2029.
According to the Coal Ministry, India's provisional coal production in FY 2024-25 was about:
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Correct answer: D — 1,047.57 million tonnes
PIB (Coal): cumulative coal production in FY 2024-25 reached 1,047.57 MT (provisional), compared to 997.83 MT in FY 2023-24. 1,024.99 MT was the dispatch figure.
By how much did India's coal production grow in FY 2024-25 over FY 2023-24?
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Correct answer: B — 4.99%
PIB (Coal): production grew 4.99%, from 997.83 MT to 1,047.57 MT. The 5.34% figure was the growth in dispatch.
How much renewable energy capacity did India add in FY 2024-25, according to the MNRE?
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Correct answer: D — 25 GW
PIB (MNRE): the country added an unprecedented 25 GW of renewable energy capacity in FY 2024-25, against 18.57 GW in the previous year.
India's solar module manufacturing capacity in March 2025, as reported by the MNRE, was about:
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Correct answer: C — 74 GW
PIB (MNRE): solar module manufacturing capacity nearly doubled from 38 GW in March 2024 to 74 GW in March 2025; 25 GW is the PV cell capacity.
During FY 2024-25, India's installed solar capacity crossed which milestone?
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Correct answer: D — 100 GW
PIB (MNRE): the country achieved the significant milestone of surpassing 100 GW of installed solar capacity this year.
The NITI NCAER States Economic Forum portal, launched on 1 April 2025, mainly provides data and analysis on:
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Correct answer: B — State finances
PIB (NITI Aayog): the portal is a comprehensive repository of data on social, economic and fiscal parameters, research reports, papers and expert commentary on State Finances.
The NITI NCAER States Economic Forum portal covers state finance data for which period?
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Correct answer: C — 1990-91 to 2022-23
PIB (NITI Aayog): the portal covers a period of about 30 years, i.e. 1990-91 to 2022-23.
What is the outlay of the PM E-DRIVE Scheme notified by the Ministry of Heavy Industries in September 2024?
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Correct answer: C — ₹10,900 crore
PIB (Heavy Industries): PM E-DRIVE was notified on 29.09.2024 with an outlay of ₹10,900 crore over two years up to 31.03.2026.
Which scheme was subsumed in the PM E-DRIVE Scheme, according to the Ministry of Heavy Industries?
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Correct answer: A — Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme (EMPS) 2024
PIB (Heavy Industries): the Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme (EMPS) 2024, implemented from 01.04.2024 to 30.09.2024, is subsumed in the PM E-DRIVE scheme.
India and Chile signed an MoU between Hindustan Copper Ltd. and which Chilean company during President Gabriel Boric's State visit in April 2025?
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Correct answer: B — CODELCO
PIB (PMO), list of outcomes: one of the four documents was an MoU between CODELCO and Hindustan Copper Ltd. (HCL).
Consider the following statements about Chilean President Gabriel Boric's State visit to India in April 2025: 1. It marked 76 years of India-Chile diplomatic relations. 2. It was President Boric's first visit to India. 3. A Letter of Intent on Antarctica cooperation was among the outcomes. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
PIB (PMO): the visit commemorated 76 years of diplomatic relations, it was President Boric's first visit to India, and a Letter of Intent on Antarctica Cooperation was listed among the outcomes. All three statements are correct.
Which Indian body signed a disaster-management MoU with Chile's SENAPRED during the April 2025 State visit?
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Correct answer: C — National Disaster Management Authority
PIB (PMO), list of outcomes: an MoU was signed between Chile's National Service for Disaster Prevention and Response (SENAPRED) and the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).
On which date did the Rajya Sabha pass the Tribhuvan Sahkari University Bill, 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 1 April 2025
PIB (Cooperation): the Rajya Sabha passed the Bill on 1 April 2025 after the MoS replied to the discussion; the Lok Sabha had passed it on 26 March 2025.
During the Rajya Sabha debate on the Tribhuvan Sahkari University Bill, how many trained youth did the government say the cooperative sector will need in the next five years?
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Correct answer: A — About 17 lakh
PIB (Cooperation): the MoS said the cooperative sector will need about 17 lakh trained youth in the next five years, which is why the university is being set up.
How many child adoptions were recorded in India in FY 2024-25, the highest since 2015-16?
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Correct answer: B — 4,515
PIB (WCD): India recorded 4,515 child adoptions in FY 2024-25, the highest since 2015-16; 4,155 were domestic and 8,598 children were newly identified.
Which portal of the Central Adoption Resource Authority received foster care and foster adoption modules in 2024?
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Correct answer: A — CARINGS
PIB (WCD): in 2024, CARA introduced Foster Care and Foster Adoption Modules on the CARINGS portal.
After empanelling 15 more banks on 1 April 2025, how many banks can collect EPFO contributions?
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Correct answer: B — 32
PIB (Labour): EPFO had already empanelled 17 banks; the 15 newly empanelled banks take the total to 32.
How many claims did EPFO settle in FY 2024-25, according to the Labour Minister?
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Correct answer: A — Over 6 crore
PIB (Labour): EPFO settled a record of over 6 crore claims in FY 2024-25, a 35% increase over the 4.45 crore settled in 2023-24; 2.34 crore were auto-settled.
From 1 April 2025, the price of APM natural gas from old nomination fields was raised to what level?
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Correct answer: D — $6.75 per mmBtu
PPAC notified a rise from $6.50 to $6.75 per mmBtu effective 1 April 2025.
Which body of the Petroleum Ministry notified the APM gas price revision on 31 March 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell
The notification came from the Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC).
Under the April 2023 pricing formula, domestic APM gas is priced at what share of the monthly average import price of crude oil?
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Correct answer: B — 10%
The formula prices domestic gas at 10% of the monthly average crude import price, subject to a floor and ceiling.
Consider the following statements about APM gas pricing: 1. The April 2023 formula, which followed the Kirit Parikh committee review, set a floor of $4 and a ceiling of $6.50 per mmBtu. 2. PPAC's formula price for April 2025 was below the new ceiling of $6.75 per mmBtu. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
The April 2023 formula had a $4 floor and a $6.50 ceiling. PPAC said the formula price for April 2025 was $7.26, above the ceiling, so the $6.75 cap applied.
Where in Mandalay was the Indian Army field hospital sent under Operation Brahma allocated space on 31 March 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Old Mandalay Airfield
The Army said the field hospital was allocated space at the Old Mandalay Airfield, where a non-operational 200-bed hospital building exists.
Which two Indian Navy ships reached Yangon on the night of 31 March 2025 with about 40 tonnes of relief material?
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Correct answer: C — INS Satpura and INS Savitri
The Hindu reported that INS Satpura and INS Savitri arrived at Yangon on the night of 31 March with about 40 tonnes of relief.
How many Indian Army field-hospital personnel and NDRF personnel reached Mandalay in the 31 March 2025 convoy?
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Correct answer: B — 110 Army and 13 NDRF
The Army said 110 field-hospital personnel and 13 NDRF personnel reached Mandalay.
Consider the following statements about Operation Brahma: 1. It is being carried out under the direction of the Ministry of External Affairs with HQ Integrated Defence Staff, the Army, the IAF and the NDRF. 2. The Indian Army field-hospital convoy reached Mandalay by sea through the port of Mandalay. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
The operation runs under MEA direction with HQ IDS, the Army, the IAF and the NDRF. Mandalay is inland; the convoy went by road in Myanmar Army trucks, buses and NDRF vehicles.
For how long did a Paris court bar Marine Le Pen from public office on 31 March 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Five years
The court imposed a five-year ban on holding public office with immediate effect.
Marine Le Pen was convicted on 31 March 2025 of embezzling funds belonging to which institution?
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Correct answer: C — The European Parliament
She was convicted of misusing European Parliament (EU) funds meant for parliamentary assistants to pay party staff in France.
Marine Le Pen, convicted by a Paris court on 31 March 2025, leads which French party?
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Correct answer: D — National Rally
Le Pen leads the far-right National Rally (Rassemblement National), which was itself fined €2 million.
Aurangzebpur in Haridwar district, renamed by the Uttarakhand government on 31 March 2025, will now be called what?
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Correct answer: A — Shivaji Nagar
Aurangzebpur in Haridwar district was renamed Shivaji Nagar.
In the Uttarakhand renaming announced on 31 March 2025, Nawabi Road in Nainital was renamed what?
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Correct answer: B — Atal Marg
Nawabi Road in Nainital becomes Atal Marg; the Panchakki–ITI road becomes Guru Golwalkar Marg.
Which nagar panchayat in Udham Singh Nagar district was renamed Kaushalya Puri on 31 March 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Sultanpur Patti
The Sultanpur Patti Nagar Panchayat in Udham Singh Nagar was renamed Kaushalya Puri.
According to provisional figures released on 31 March 2025, IREDA's loan sanctions for FY 2024-25 stood at about how much?
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Correct answer: D — ₹47,453 crore
Sanctions rose 27% to ₹47,453 crore; ₹30,168 crore was disbursements and ₹76,250 crore the loan book.
Who was the Chairman and Managing Director of IREDA when it announced its FY 2024-25 provisional results on 31 March 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Pradip Kumar Das
The PIB release quotes CMD Pradip Kumar Das.
According to the Ministry of Mines on 30 March 2025, which mineral recorded the highest growth (12.8%) in April–February of FY 2024-25 among those listed?
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Correct answer: B — Manganese ore
Manganese ore rose 12.8% to 3.4 MMT; iron ore rose 4.4%, bauxite 3.6% and lead concentrate 3.5%.
According to the Ministry of Mines, what is India's global rank in primary aluminium production?
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Correct answer: D — Second
The ministry said India is the 2nd largest aluminium producer and the 4th largest iron ore producer.
Exercise INIOCHOS-25, in which the IAF took part from 31 March 2025, was held in which country?
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Correct answer: B — Greece
INIOCHOS-25 was hosted by the Hellenic Air Force at Andravida Air Base, Greece.
Which IAF fighter aircraft was part of the Indian contingent at Exercise INIOCHOS-25?
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Correct answer: D — Su-30 MKI
The IAF fielded Su-30 MKI fighters with IL-78 and C-17 aircraft as enablers.
Consider the following statements about Exercise INIOCHOS: 1. It is a biennial multinational air exercise hosted by the Hellenic Air Force. 2. The 2025 edition was conducted from Andravida Air Base with assets from fifteen countries. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
The MoD described INIOCHOS as a biennial exercise hosted by the Hellenic Air Force; the 2025 edition integrated assets from fifteen countries, with all operations from Andravida.
Who beat Novak Djokovic in the Miami Open 2025 men's singles final on 30 March 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Jakub Menšík
Jakub Menšík won 7-6(4), 7-6(4) for his first ATP title.
Losing the Miami Open 2025 final on 30 March 2025 denied Novak Djokovic which milestone?
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Correct answer: D — His 100th career title
Djokovic was seeking his 100th career title and a record seventh Miami Open title.
What theme for International Day of Yoga 2025 did PM Modi announce in Mann Ki Baat on 30 March 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Yoga for One Earth, One Health
The PM said the IDY 2025 theme is 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health'.
Which institute under the Ministry of Ayush was entrusted with organising International Day of Yoga 2025 activities?
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Correct answer: D — Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga
The Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY) was entrusted with organising IDY 2025 activities.
In Mann Ki Baat on 30 March 2025, PM Modi mentioned a team called 'Somos India' promoting yoga and Ayurveda in which country?
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Correct answer: A — Chile
He spoke of Ayurveda's growing popularity in Chile and the 'Somos India' team there.
By when did India and the US aim to finalise the first tranche of their Bilateral Trade Agreement, according to the Commerce Ministry on 29 March 2025?
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Correct answer: D — By fall 2025
The two sides aimed to finalise the first tranche of the BTA by fall 2025.
Under the India–US Joint Statement of 13 February 2025, bilateral trade was to be expanded to what level by 2030?
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Correct answer: B — $500 billion
The two sides agreed to expand bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030.
The India–US trade talks that concluded in New Delhi on 29 March 2025 lasted how many days?
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Correct answer: C — Four
The talks were held from 26 to 29 March 2025, four days of discussions.
Consider the following statements about the India–US trade talks of March 2025: 1. On the US side, the talks were held with the Office of the US Trade Representative. 2. Sectoral expert-level engagements under the BTA were to begin in person in New Delhi immediately after the talks. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
India's Department of Commerce met the Office of the USTR. Sectoral expert-level engagements were to start virtually in the coming weeks, paving the way for an in-person round later.
With which Myanmar leader did PM Narendra Modi speak on 29 March 2025 after the earthquake?
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Correct answer: D — Min Aung Hlaing
The PM spoke with Senior General Min Aung Hlaing and conveyed India's condolences and support under Operation Brahma.
The 118-member Indian Army medical team sent to Myanmar under Operation Brahma on 29 March 2025 was drawn from which formation?
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Correct answer: D — Shatrujeet Brigade Medical Responders
The team came from the Shatrujeet Brigade Medical Responders, led by Lt Col Jagneet Gill.
On 29 March 2025, the Indian Army said it would set up a Medical Treatment Centre of what capacity in Myanmar under Operation Brahma?
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Correct answer: B — 60 beds
The Army said it would establish a 60-bed Medical Treatment Centre for trauma cases and emergency surgery.
Consider the following statements about the naval component of Operation Brahma: 1. INS Satpura and INS Savitri, which sailed for Yangon on 29 March 2025, belong to the Eastern Naval Command. 2. INS Karmuk and LCU 52 sailed from the Western Naval Command. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Satpura and Savitri are from the Eastern Naval Command. Karmuk and LCU 52 sailed from the Andaman and Nicobar Command, not the Western Naval Command.
According to 'Energy Statistics India 2025', released on 29 March 2025, India's Total Primary Energy Supply grew by how much in FY 2023-24?
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Correct answer: C — 7.8%
TPES grew 7.8% in FY 2023-24 to 9,03,158 KToE.
According to 'Energy Statistics India 2025', which source accounts for the largest share (about 55%) of India's renewable energy potential?
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Correct answer: B — Wind
Wind power has 11,63,856 MW of the 21,09,655 MW potential, about 55%; solar is second.
Consider the following statements about 'Energy Statistics India 2025': 1. It includes a new chapter on Energy Accounts following the System of Environmental Economic Accounting (SEEA) 2012 framework. 2. Rajasthan has the largest share of India's renewable energy potential. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
The publication adds an Energy Accounts chapter under SEEA 2012, and Rajasthan holds the largest share (20.3%) of RE potential.
According to the Ministry of Defence on 29 March 2025, about how many defence pensioners had been onboarded on SPARSH?
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Correct answer: C — 31 lakh
About 31 lakh of the total 32 lakh defence pensioners had been onboarded.
In the defence pension system SPARSH, what does the 'R' stand for?
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Correct answer: D — Raksha
SPARSH stands for System for Pension Administration – Raksha.
Consider the following statements about SPARSH: 1. It was launched in October 2020 as a Digital India initiative. 2. It is administered by the Defence Accounts Department through the Principal Controller of Defence Accounts (Pensions) located in New Delhi. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
SPARSH was launched in October 2020. It is administered through the PCDA (Pensions) in Prayagraj, not New Delhi.
Nidhi Tewari, appointed Private Secretary to the Prime Minister by an order dated 29 March 2025, belongs to which service?
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Correct answer: A — IFS (Indian Foreign Service)
She is a 2014-batch Indian Foreign Service officer.
Which body approved Nidhi Tewari's appointment as Private Secretary to the PM in March 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Appointments Committee of the Cabinet
The DoPT order conveyed the approval of the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC).
Whom did Aryna Sabalenka beat in the Miami Open 2025 women's singles final on 29 March 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Jessica Pegula
Sabalenka beat Jessica Pegula 7-5, 6-2.
The Miami Open 2025 women's final of 29 March 2025 was a rematch of which earlier final?
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Correct answer: B — 2024 US Open final
Sabalenka and Pegula had met in the 2024 US Open final, which Sabalenka also won.
'Dharti Aaba TribePreneurs 2025', announced on 29 March 2025, was to showcase tribal startups at which event?
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Correct answer: B — Startup Mahakumbh 2025
Over 45 tribal startups were to be showcased at Startup Mahakumbh 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, 3–5 April 2025.
What was the magnitude of the earthquake that struck near Mandalay, Myanmar, on 28 March 2025, as recorded by the USGS?
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Correct answer: C — 7.7
The USGS recorded the 28 March 2025 Mandalay earthquake at magnitude 7.7.
The Myanmar earthquake of 28 March 2025 occurred at 06:20:52 UTC. What was the time in India (IST)?
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Correct answer: B — 11:50 am
IST is UTC + 5:30, so 06:20 UTC was 11:50 am IST. Myanmar time (UTC + 6:30) was 12:50 pm.
On 28 March 2025, PM Narendra Modi asked the MEA to remain in touch with the governments of which two countries after the earthquake?
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Correct answer: D — Myanmar and Thailand
The PM asked the MEA to remain in touch with the governments of Myanmar and Thailand, both hit by the earthquake.
Consider the following statements about the 28 March 2025 Mandalay earthquake: 1. It ruptured about 475 km of the Sagaing Fault, as found by USGS researchers. 2. It was a deep-focus earthquake, originating more than 300 km below the surface. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
USGS researchers found a rupture of about 475 km on the Sagaing Fault. The quake was shallow (about 10 km deep), not deep-focus.