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DRDO conducts release trials of long-range glide bomb 'Gaurav' from Su-30 MKI
Q1

From which aircraft did DRDO conduct release trials of the long-range glide bomb 'Gaurav' in April 2025?

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Correct answer: B — Su-30 MKI

Su-30 MKI: the trials were conducted from the Su-30 MKI between 8 and 10 April 2025.

Q2 Advanced

Which DRDO laboratory designed the long-range glide bomb 'Gaurav', with ARDE and ITR Chandipur?

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Correct answer: A — Research Centre Imarat (RCI)

Research Centre Imarat (RCI) designed it with the Armament Research and Development Establishment and the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur.

Q3 Advanced

In the April 2025 trials, the glide bomb 'Gaurav' hit a land target at a range close to:

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Correct answer: C — 100 km

100 km: the target was on an island and was hit with pinpoint accuracy.

Q4 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the glide bomb 'Gaurav': 1. It is a 500 kg class glide bomb. 2. Adani Defence Systems & Technologies and Bharat Forge are among its development-cum-production partners. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 2 only

Only 2 is correct. Gaurav is in the 1,000 kg class, not 500 kg; Adani Defence Systems & Technologies, Bharat Forge and MSMEs are its development-cum-production partners.

PM lays foundation stone and inaugurates projects worth over ₹3,880 crore in Varanasi
Q5

Development works worth over how much were inaugurated and launched by the Prime Minister in Varanasi on 11 April 2025?

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Correct answer: C — ₹3,880 crore

₹3,880 crore; ₹1,045 crore was the value of the three power substations within the package.

Q6 Advanced

The new road bridge among the Varanasi projects of 11 April 2025 connects the Varanasi Ring Road with which place?

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Correct answer: A — Sarnath

Sarnath: a road bridge between the Varanasi Ring Road and Sarnath was part of the projects.

Q7 Advanced

Which dairy's milk suppliers received a bonus of over ₹100 crore at the Prime Minister's Varanasi event on 11 April 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Banas Dairy

Banas Dairy: the bonus was transferred to milk suppliers associated with it.

Q8 Advanced

Consider the following statements made at the Prime Minister's Varanasi event of 11 April 2025: 1. Varanasi has issued the highest number of Ayushman Vay Vandana cards, about 50,000. 2. Over 50 products from Varanasi and surrounding districts have GI tags. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only 1 is correct. The PM said Varanasi leads in Ayushman Vay Vandana cards (about 50,000); the number of GI-tagged products from Varanasi and surrounding districts is over 30, not over 50.

Centre operationalises 'Global Tariff and Trade Helpdesk' for exporters
Q9

Which body operates the 'Global Tariff and Trade Helpdesk' launched in April 2025?

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Correct answer: B — Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT)

Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT): the helpdesk is on the DGFT website under Services > DGFT Helpdesk Service.

Index of Industrial Production grows 2.9% in February 2025
Q10

What was India's IIP growth in February 2025 according to the quick estimate released on 11 April 2025?

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Correct answer: B — 2.9%

2.9%; 5.0% was January's growth, and 1.6% and 3.6% were the mining and electricity growth rates for February.

Q11 Advanced

Which sector recorded the highest growth in the IIP for February 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Electricity

Electricity grew 3.6%, ahead of manufacturing (2.9%) and mining (1.6%).

Q12 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Index of Industrial Production (IIP): 1. Its current base year is 2004-05. 2. Quick estimates are released with a lag of six weeks. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 2 only

Only 2 is correct. The IIP's current base year is 2011-12, not 2004-05; MoSPI releases quick estimates on the 12th of every month with a six-week lag.

First edition of Naval Commanders' Conference 2025 concludes
Q13

The first phase of the Naval Commanders' Conference 2025, presided over by Rajnath Singh, was held at which naval base?

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Correct answer: D — Karwar

Karwar, where IOS SAGAR was flagged off and Project Seabird facilities were inaugurated; the second phase was in New Delhi.

Q14 Advanced

Under which project were nine marine piers and eight residential buildings inaugurated at Karwar during the Naval Commanders' Conference 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Project Seabird

Project Seabird, the infrastructure project at the Karwar naval base.

Nominations for Padma Awards 2026 open till 31 July 2025
Q15

What is the last date for nominations for the Padma Awards 2026?

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Correct answer: C — 31 July 2025

31 July 2025; nominations opened on 15 March 2025.

Q16 Advanced

On which portal are nominations for the Padma Awards accepted?

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Correct answer: B — Rashtriya Puraskar Portal

Rashtriya Puraskar Portal (awards.gov.in); nominations are accepted only online.

NITI Aayog launches report on India's automotive industry in global value chains
Q17 Advanced

NITI Aayog's April 2025 automotive report sets what target for India's auto component production by 2030?

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Correct answer: C — US$145 billion

US$145 billion by 2030, along with raising India's GVC share from 3% to 8%.

Q18

According to NITI Aayog's April 2025 report, what is India's rank among the world's vehicle producers?

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Correct answer: C — Fourth

Fourth: India produces about 6 million vehicles out of about 94 million globally.

Q19 Advanced

Consider the following statements about NITI Aayog's report 'Automotive Industry: Powering India's Participation in Global Value Chains': 1. It was launched by NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Suman Bery. 2. It aims to raise India's share in global auto component value chain trade from 3% to 8%. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct. Suman Bery launched the report, which targets an increase in India's GVC share from 3% to 8%.

India hosts 8th Joint Committee meeting on ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement
Q20 Advanced

The ASEAN co-chair of the 8th AITIGA Joint Committee meeting held in New Delhi in April 2025 was from which country?

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Correct answer: D — Malaysia

Malaysia: Dr Sugumari S. Shanmugam co-chaired with India's Additional Secretary Rajesh Agrawal.

Q21

In the acronym AITIGA, what does 'TIG' stand for?

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Correct answer: A — Trade in Goods

Trade in Goods: AITIGA is the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement.

India adds record 29.52 GW of renewable energy capacity in FY 2024-25; total reaches 220.10 GW
Q22

How much renewable energy capacity did India add in FY 2024-25, according to MNRE?

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Correct answer: C — 29.52 GW

29.52 GW, a record; 23.83 GW of it was solar, and 50.04 GW is the total wind capacity.

Q23

What was India's total installed renewable energy capacity as of 31 March 2025?

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Correct answer: B — 220.10 GW

220.10 GW, up from 198.75 GW a year earlier; 105.65 GW is the solar share.

Q24 Advanced

Consider the following statements about India's solar capacity as of 31 March 2025: 1. Total installed solar capacity crossed 100 GW. 2. Rooftop solar accounted for more than half of the total solar capacity. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only 1 is correct. Total solar capacity was 105.65 GW, but rooftop solar was 17.02 GW; ground-mounted installations made up 81.01 GW.

Q25 Advanced

What was India's total installed wind energy capacity at the end of FY 2024-25?

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Correct answer: C — 50.04 GW

50.04 GW, after 4.15 GW was added during the year; 11.58 GW is bioenergy capacity.

Tahawwur Rana extradited from the US, arrested by NIA on arrival in Delhi
Q26

From which country was Tahawwur Hussain Rana, an accused in the 26/11 Mumbai attacks case, extradited to India in April 2025?

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Correct answer: D — United States

United States: the US Marshals Service surrendered him to Indian authorities on 9 April 2025.

Q27

Which Indian agency formally arrested Tahawwur Rana on his arrival in New Delhi on 10 April 2025?

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Correct answer: D — National Investigation Agency

National Investigation Agency (NIA); NIA and NSG teams escorted him from Los Angeles.

Q28 Advanced

Consider the following statements about Tahawwur Rana's extradition: 1. A US magistrate judge certified his extradition to India on 16 May 2023. 2. He is an Indian citizen. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only 1 is correct. His extradition was certified on 16 May 2023 in the Central District of California; he is a Canadian citizen of Pakistani origin.

Q29 Advanced

Tahawwur Rana's extradition to India in April 2025 followed proceedings initiated under which instrument?

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Correct answer: A — India-US Extradition Treaty

India-US Extradition Treaty: the NIA said he was held in US judicial custody pursuant to proceedings initiated under it.

Material cost under PM POSHAN raised by 9.50% from 1 May 2025
Q30

By what percentage was the 'material cost' under PM POSHAN raised with effect from 1 May 2025?

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Correct answer: B — 9.50%

9.50%, at an additional Central cost of about ₹954 crore in 2025-26.

Q31 Advanced

What is the revised per-student, per-day material cost for Bal Vatika and primary classes under PM POSHAN from 1 May 2025?

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Correct answer: B — ₹6.78

₹6.78, up from ₹6.19; upper primary rises from ₹9.29 to ₹10.17.

Q32 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the PM POSHAN material cost revision of April 2025: 1. It is based on the Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW). 2. The revised rates are minimum mandatory rates, and states/UTs may contribute more. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 2 only

Only 2 is correct. The revision is based on the Consumer Price Index for Rural Labourers (CPI-RL) compiled by the Labour Bureau, not CPI-IW; the rates are minimum mandatory rates.

Q33 Advanced

About how many students in how many schools are covered by PM POSHAN, as stated by the Ministry of Education in April 2025?

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Correct answer: C — 11.20 crore students in 10.36 lakh schools

11.20 crore students in 10.36 lakh government and government-aided schools.

ISSF World Cup Buenos Aires: India finish second with eight medals
Q34

Where did India finish in the medal table of the ISSF World Cup in Buenos Aires that ended on 10 April 2025?

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Correct answer: B — Second

Second, with 8 medals (4 gold, 2 silver, 2 bronze), behind China.

Q35 Advanced

Which Indian shooter won the women's 10m air pistol gold at the ISSF World Cup in Buenos Aires in April 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Suruchi Inder Singh

Suruchi Inder Singh won the gold; Esha Singh won silver in the women's 25m pistol.

Q36 Advanced

Consider the following statements about India at the ISSF World Cup, Buenos Aires 2025: 1. Sift Kaur Samra won gold in the women's 50m rifle 3 positions. 2. India won gold in the 10m air pistol mixed team event. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only 1 is correct. Sift Kaur Samra won the women's 50m rifle 3 positions gold; in the 10m air pistol mixed team, Suruchi Inder Singh and Saurabh Chaudhary won bronze, and China won gold.

President Murmu addresses Slovakia-India Business Forum; receives honorary doctorate in Nitra
Q37 Advanced

Which university conferred an Honoris Causa doctorate on President Droupadi Murmu during her visit to Slovakia in April 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Constantine the Philosopher University, Nitra

Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra, named after Saint Constantine Cyril.

Q38

Who is the President of Slovakia who accompanied President Murmu to the Jaguar Land Rover factory in Bratislava on 10 April 2025?

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Correct answer: B — Peter Pellegrini

Peter Pellegrini, the President of Slovakia, accompanied her on the factory visit.

RBI MPC cuts repo rate by 25 bps to 6.00% and changes stance to 'accommodative'
Q39

To what level did the RBI's Monetary Policy Committee reduce the policy repo rate in April 2025?

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Correct answer: B — 6.00 per cent

6.00 per cent, after a 25 basis point cut; 5.75 per cent became the SDF rate and 6.25 per cent the MSF rate and Bank Rate.

Q40 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the RBI MPC meeting of 7-9 April 2025: 1. The MPC changed its policy stance from neutral to accommodative. 2. The repo rate decision was taken by a 4-2 majority. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only 1 is correct. The MPC changed its stance from neutral to accommodative, and the repo rate cut was unanimous, not a split vote.

Q41 Advanced

What CPI inflation rate did the RBI project for 2025-26 in its April 2025 policy?

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Correct answer: D — 4.0 per cent

4.0 per cent; 3.6 per cent and 4.4 per cent are the Q1 and Q4 projections, and 6.5 per cent is the GDP growth projection.

Q42

The MPC meeting held from 7 to 9 April 2025 was its:

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Correct answer: C — 54th meeting

54th meeting, the first of financial year 2025-26, chaired by Governor Sanjay Malhotra.

PM inaugurates Navkar Mahamantra Divas at Vigyan Bhawan; proposes nine resolutions
Q43

Where did Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurate Navkar Mahamantra Divas on 9 April 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi

Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, where he also proposed nine resolutions.

Q44 Advanced

Consider the following statements about Navkar Mahamantra Divas, 2025: 1. The Prime Minister proposed nine resolutions, the first being water conservation. 2. According to PIB, people from more than 108 countries joined the global chant. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct. Water conservation was the first of the nine resolutions, and PIB reported participation from more than 108 countries.

Q45 Advanced

Which of the following was NOT among the nine resolutions proposed by the PM on Navkar Mahamantra Divas?

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Correct answer: D — Using only digital payments

Using only digital payments was not among them; the list included tree planting in Mother's name, exploring India and natural farming, along with water conservation, cleanliness, Vocal for Local, healthy lifestyle, yoga and sports, and helping the poor.

Shivraj Singh Chouhan leads India at third BIMSTEC Agriculture Ministerial Meeting in Kathmandu
Q46

Where was the 3rd BIMSTEC Agriculture Ministerial Meeting held on 9 April 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Kathmandu

Kathmandu, Nepal; India was represented by Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan.

Q47 Advanced

Consider the following statements about BIMSTEC Agriculture Ministerial Meetings (BAMM): 1. The first BAMM was held in Thailand. 2. The second BAMM was held in India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 2 only

Only 2 is correct. The second BAMM was held in India on 10 November 2022; the first was held in Myanmar on 12 July 2019.

Cabinet approves Modernization of Command Area Development and Water Management (M-CADWM) under PMKSY
Q48

The Modernization of Command Area Development and Water Management (M-CADWM) approved in April 2025 is a sub-scheme of:

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Correct answer: B — Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana

Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY); M-CADWM was approved for 2025-26.

Q49

What is the initial total outlay approved for M-CADWM for 2025-26?

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Correct answer: A — ₹1,600 crore

₹1,600 crore; ₹1,878.31 crore is the Zirakpur bypass and ₹1,332 crore the Tirupati-Pakala-Katpadi doubling, approved the same day.

Q50 Advanced

Consider the following statements about M-CADWM: 1. Irrigation assets are to be transferred to Water User Societies through Irrigation Management Transfer. 2. The initial approval is for a nationwide rollout in every district from 2025-26. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only 1 is correct. Assets go to Water User Societies, but the initial approval is for pilot projects through challenge funding to states; a National Plan is to follow from April 2026.

Ministry of Panchayati Raj releases first Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) baseline report for 2022-23
Q51

In the first Panchayat Advancement Index (2022-23), which state had the highest number of Front Runner Gram Panchayats?

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Correct answer: C — Gujarat

Gujarat, with 346 Front Runners, followed by Telangana with 270.

Q52

The Panchayat Advancement Index measures Gram Panchayats' performance across how many themes of Localised SDGs?

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Correct answer: D — Nine

Nine themes of Localised SDGs, using 435 local indicators.

Q53 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the PAI 2022-23 baseline report: 1. Of about 2.16 lakh validated Gram Panchayats, 699 were Front Runners. 2. Aspirants formed the largest category of Gram Panchayats. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct. There were 699 Front Runners, and Aspirants (61.2%) outnumbered Performers (35.8%).

President Murmu holds talks with Slovak President Pellegrini in Bratislava; two MoUs exchanged
Q54

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

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Correct answer: D — 29 years

29 years; her visit to Portugal on the same tour was the first by an Indian President in 27 years.

Q55 Advanced

Consider the following MoUs exchanged during President Murmu's talks in Bratislava on 9 April 2025: 1. Cooperation in MSMEs between NSIC and the Slovak Business Agency. 2. Diplomatic training between SSIFS and the Slovak Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs. Which of the above were exchanged?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both were exchanged in the presence of Presidents Murmu and Pellegrini.

PLFS 2024: all-India unemployment rate (CWS) at 4.9%; LFPR steady at 56.2%
Q56 Advanced

According to PLFS 2024, what was the all-India unemployment rate in Current Weekly Status (CWS)?

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Correct answer: C — 4.9%

4.9%, down from 5.0% in 2023; 6.7% is the urban rate and 3.2% the PS+SS rate.

Q57 Advanced

Consider the following statements about PLFS 2024: 1. In CWS, urban female unemployment declined from 8.9% to 8.2%. 2. In Principal and Subsidiary Status (PS+SS), the all-India unemployment rate declined in 2024. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only 1 is correct. Urban female unemployment (CWS) fell to 8.2%, but the PS+SS unemployment rate rose from 3.1% to 3.2%.

Q58

When did the National Statistics Office launch the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS)?

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Correct answer: B — April 2017

April 2017, to make labour force data available at more frequent intervals.

India and UK hold 13th Economic and Financial Dialogue in London
Q59

The India-UK Economic and Financial Dialogue held on 9 April 2025 was which edition, and where was it held?

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Correct answer: B — 13th, London

13th, London; it ended with the adoption of a Joint Statement.

Q60

Who led the UK delegation at the 13th India-UK Economic and Financial Dialogue?

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Correct answer: A — Rachel Reeves

Rachel Reeves, Chancellor of the Exchequer; the Indian side was led by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 comes into force on 8 April 2025
Q61

From which date did the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 come into force?

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Correct answer: B — 8 April 2025

8 April 2025, as notified by the Ministry of Minority Affairs under section 1(2); the Act received assent on 5 April 2025.

Q62 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025: 1. It received the President's assent on 8 April 2025. 2. It changes the short title of the Waqf Act, 1995 by substituting the words 'Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency and Development' for 'Waqf'. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 2 only

Only 2 is correct. The Act received assent on 5 April 2025; 8 April 2025 is the date it came into force.

Q63 Advanced

From which date did the Mussalman Wakf (Repeal) Act, 2025 come into force?

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Correct answer: D — 9 April 2025

9 April 2025, under notification S.O. 1676(E) of the Ministry of Minority Affairs, a day after the Waqf (Amendment) Act took effect.

Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana completes 10 years: 52.37 crore loans worth ₹33.65 lakh crore
Q64

When was the Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana launched?

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Correct answer: A — 8 April 2015

8 April 2015; the scheme completed 10 years on 8 April 2025.

Q65

What is the current maximum loan limit under PMMY after the increase announced in the Union Budget 2024-25?

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Correct answer: C — ₹20 lakh

₹20 lakh, raised from ₹10 lakh with effect from 24 October 2024 through the new Tarun Plus category.

Q66 Advanced

Consider the following statements about PMMY: 1. According to the Finance Minister, nearly 68% of MUDRA loan accounts have been sanctioned to women. 2. The Tarun Plus category is open to any first-time borrower. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only 1 is correct. Tarun Plus (₹10 lakh to ₹20 lakh) is only for borrowers who have availed and successfully repaid loans under the Tarun category.

Q67

Under PMMY, the Shishu category covers loans up to:

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Correct answer: B — ₹50,000

₹50,000; Kishor covers loans above ₹50,000 and up to ₹5 lakh.

Finance Ministry notifies amalgamation of 26 Regional Rural Banks in fourth phase
Q68

How many Regional Rural Banks were amalgamated in the fourth phase notified on 8 April 2025?

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Correct answer: B — 26

26 RRBs in 10 states and 1 UT; the total number of RRBs falls from 43 to 28.

Q69

After the fourth phase of amalgamation, how many RRBs will function in the country?

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Correct answer: D — 28

28, in 26 states and 2 UTs, with more than 22,000 branches.

Q70 Advanced

Consider the following statements about RRB amalgamation: 1. The fourth phase follows the principle of 'One State One RRB'. 2. In Phase-I (FY 2006 to FY 2010), the number of RRBs was reduced from 196 to 82. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct. The fourth phase is based on 'One State One RRB', and Phase-I cut RRBs from 196 to 82.

7th Poshan Pakhwada (8-22 April 2025) begins with four themes
Q71

Poshan Pakhwada 2025 was which edition, and when was it held?

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Correct answer: C — 7th, 8-22 April 2025

7th, 8-22 April 2025, organised by the Ministry of Women and Child Development.

Q72 Advanced

Consider the following about the themes of Poshan Pakhwada 2025: 1. Focus on the First 1000 Days of Life is one of the themes. 2. Universal school breakfast is one of the themes. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only 1 is correct. The four themes were the First 1000 Days, the Poshan Tracker beneficiary module, CMAM, and a healthy lifestyle to address childhood obesity; school breakfast was not among them.

Om Birla at 150th IPU Assembly in Tashkent; meets Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev
Q73

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.

Q74 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.

Q75 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
Q76

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.

Q77 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.

Q78 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
Q79 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.

Q80

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.

Q81 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
Q82

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.

Q83 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.

Q84 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
Q85

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.

Q86 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).

Q87 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.