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Stampede on Mansa Devi temple route in Haridwar; Uttarakhand orders magisterial inquiry
Q1

What ex gratia did Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami announce after the Mansa Devi temple stampede in Haridwar on 27 July 2025?

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Correct answer: B — ₹2 lakh for the families of the dead and ₹50,000 for the injured

The Indian Express and IANS (27 July 2025): CM Dhami announced ₹2 lakh for the families of the dead and ₹50,000 for the injured.

Q2 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Mansa Devi temple stampede of 27 July 2025: 1. It was triggered by a rumour that an electric wire had snapped and current was passing through the area. 2. The Haridwar District Magistrate was ordered to conduct a magisterial inquiry. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

The Hindu and The Indian Express: the stampede followed a rumour of a snapped electric line/current; IE: the Haridwar DM was ordered to conduct a magisterial inquiry. Both correct.

Exercise Bold Kurukshetra 2025: India-Singapore army exercise begins at Jodhpur
Q3

Exercise Bold Kurukshetra, whose 14th edition began at Jodhpur on 27 July 2025, is a joint military exercise between India and:

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Correct answer: A — Singapore

PIB (27 July 2025): Bold Kurukshetra 2025 is the 14th edition of the India-Singapore Joint Military Exercise.

Q4 Advanced

In what format was Exercise Bold Kurukshetra 2025 conducted?

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Correct answer: C — Table Top Exercise and Computer-Based Wargame

PIB: the exercise is conducted as a Table Top Exercise and Computer-Based Wargame to validate operational procedures for mechanised warfare.

Q5 Advanced

Consider the following statements about Exercise Bold Kurukshetra 2025: 1. The Indian Army was represented by the Mechanised Infantry Regiment. 2. Singapore was represented by the 42 Singapore Armoured Regiment. 3. Its objective was enhancing interoperability under a United Nations mandate. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3

PIB: participants were the Indian Army's Mechanised Infantry Regiment and the 42 Singapore Armoured Regiment of the 4 Singapore Armoured Brigade; the objective is interoperability under UN mandate. All correct.

CRPF Raising Day: PM greets personnel
Q6 Advanced

The Central Reserve Police Force, which marks its Raising Day on 27 July, was originally raised in 1939 under what name?

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Correct answer: C — Crown Representative's Police

CRPF: the force was established as the Crown Representative's Police in 1939 and renamed CRPF after independence.

Q7 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the CRPF: 1. It was raised at Neemuch, Madhya Pradesh. 2. It was renamed the Central Reserve Police Force by an Act dated 28 December 1949. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — Both 1 and 2

CRPF: the force was raised at Neemuch, MP, as the Crown Representative's Police; on 28 December 1949 it was renamed CRPF by an Act of Parliament (CRPF Act, 1949, Act No. 66 of 1949). Both correct.

APEDA rebuts allegations on organic cotton certification under NPOP
Q8 Advanced

With which country/territory does India have a Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) for organic products, as stated by APEDA in July 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Taiwan

PIB (27 July 2025): NPOP crop standards are recognised by the European Commission and Switzerland and accepted by Great Britain; there is an MRA for organic products with Taiwan.

Q9 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP): 1. It was launched in 2001 by the Department of Commerce, with APEDA as its Secretariat. 2. Grower group certification under it began in 2005 for small and marginal farmers. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — Both 1 and 2

PIB: NPOP was launched in 2001 by the Department of Commerce, APEDA is its Secretariat, and grower group certification was launched in 2005. Both correct.

Ashwini Vaishnaw reviews Alstom's Savli plant; 3,800+ bogies exported from India
Q10 Advanced

Alstom's Savli facility, reviewed by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on 27 July 2025, is located in which district?

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Correct answer: C — Vadodara

PIB (27 July 2025): Ashwini Vaishnaw visited Alstom's Savli facility in Vadodara, Gujarat.

Q11

As per the Railway Ministry (27 July 2025), how many bogies has Alstom exported from India?

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Correct answer: B — Over 3,800

PIB: Alstom exports 3,800+ bogies and 4,000+ flatpacks (modules) from India.

Mann Ki Baat 124th episode: Olympiad medals, UNESCO's 12 Maratha forts, Gyan Bharatam
Q12

As mentioned in Mann Ki Baat (27 July 2025), UNESCO recognised 12 Maratha forts as World Heritage Sites. How are they distributed?

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Correct answer: B — 11 in Maharashtra and 1 in Tamil Nadu

PIB (Mann Ki Baat, 27 July 2025): UNESCO has recognised 12 Maratha forts as World Heritage Sites, eleven in Maharashtra and one in Tamil Nadu.

Q13 Advanced

As per Mann Ki Baat (27 July 2025), Indian students at the International Mathematical Olympiad held in Australia won:

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Correct answer: A — 3 gold, 2 silver and 1 bronze

PIB: in the International Mathematical Olympiad held in Australia, Indian students won 3 gold, 2 silver and 1 bronze medal.

Q14 Advanced

The 'Gyan Bharatam Mission', highlighted in the 124th Mann Ki Baat, aims to:

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Correct answer: D — Digitise ancient manuscripts

PIB: under the Gyan Bharatam Mission, announced in this year's Budget, ancient manuscripts will be digitised.

AHRR hosts SHAPE 2025, first Armed Forces conference on sustainable hospital planning
Q15 Advanced

SHAPE 2025, the first Armed Forces national conference on sustainable hospital planning, was hosted in July 2025 by:

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Correct answer: D — Army Hospital Research & Referral, New Delhi

PIB (27 July 2025): the Department of Hospital Administration at AHRR, New Delhi, organised SHAPE 2025 on 26-27 July 2025.

USBRL enables machine-based track maintenance and coach overhaul for Kashmir valley
Q16 Advanced

DEMU and MEMU coaches operating in the Kashmir valley are now being taken through the new USBRL link to which workshop for periodic overhaul (July 2025)?

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Correct answer: C — Lucknow

PIB (27 July 2025): DEMU/MEMU coaches operated in the valley are being brought to the Lucknow workshop through the new rail link for periodic overhauling.

Rajnath Singh at Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya convocation: logistics key to Operation Sindoor
Q17

Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya, whose convocation Rajnath Singh addressed virtually on 27 July 2025, is based in:

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Correct answer: A — Vadodara

PIB (27 July 2025): Rajnath Singh virtually addressed the convocation of Vadodara-based Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya.

PM Modi is Guest of Honour at Maldives' 60th Independence anniversary
Q18

On 26 July 2025, PM Modi attended which anniversary of Maldives' independence as Guest of Honour?

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Correct answer: A — 60th

PIB (26 July 2025): the PM attended the 60th anniversary celebrations of the independence of Maldives as Guest of Honour.

Q19 Advanced

Where in Male did PM Modi and President Muizzu witness the Maldives Independence Day parade on 26 July 2025?

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Correct answer: C — Republic Square

PIB: the PM, accompanied by President Muizzu, witnessed the Independence Day parade at Republic Square.

Q20 Advanced

Consider the following statements about PM Modi's participation in Maldives' Independence Day on 26 July 2025: 1. He is the first Indian Prime Minister to attend the Maldives' Independence Day celebrations. 2. He is the first foreign Head of State or Government to be hosted by President Mohamed Muizzu. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — Both 1 and 2

PIB: this is the first time an Indian PM attended the Independence Day celebrations in Maldives, and Modi is the first foreign leader at the level of Head of State or Government hosted by President Muizzu. Both correct.

Q21 Advanced

The year 2025, in which PM Modi attended Maldives' Independence Day, also marks how many years of diplomatic relations between India and Maldives?

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Correct answer: D — 60 years

PIB: the year 2025 also marks 60 years of the establishment of diplomatic relations between India and Maldives.

Q22

The Independence Day parade in Male attended by PM Modi on 26 July 2025 showcased which force, along with other local units?

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Correct answer: A — Maldivian National Defence Forces

PIB: the celebrations showcased a parade by the Maldivian National Defence Forces and other local units.

PM launches projects worth over ₹4,800 crore in Thoothukudi, including a new airport terminal
Q23

The new terminal at Thoothukudi Airport, inaugurated on 26 July 2025, raised annual passenger capacity from 3 lakh to over:

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Correct answer: B — 20 lakh

PIB (26 July 2025): the terminal, built at about ₹450 crore, can host over 20 lakh passengers annually, up from 3 lakh.

Q24 Advanced

On 26 July 2025, the PM laid the foundation for a transmission project linked to which power plant?

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Correct answer: D — 2,000 MW Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project

PIB: the PM laid the foundation for a key transmission project linked to the 2,000 MW Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project.

Q25 Advanced

North Cargo Berth-III, inaugurated on 26 July 2025 with a capacity of 6.96 MMTPA, is at which port?

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Correct answer: C — V.O. Chidambaranar Port

PIB: the PM inaugurated North Cargo Berth-III with a cargo handling capacity of 6.96 MMTPA at V.O. Chidambaranar Port.

Q26 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the projects launched in Thoothukudi on 26 July 2025: 1. The 50 km Sethiyathope-Cholapuram stretch of NH-36 was 4-laned under the Vikravandi-Thanjavur corridor. 2. The Madurai-Bodinayakkanur railway line has been electrified. 3. The 16 km NH-138 Thoothukudi Port Road was built at about ₹200 crore. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1, 2 and 3

PIB: NH-36 Sethiyathope-Cholapuram (50 km) 4-laning under the Vikravandi-Thanjavur corridor; Madurai-Bodinayakkanur electrification; 16 km NH-138 port road at about ₹200 crore. All correct.

Q27 Advanced

Among the projects the Prime Minister dedicated in Thoothukudi on 26 July 2025 was the electrification of which railway line?

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Correct answer: D — Madurai–Bodinayakkanur

Madurai–Bodinayakkanur.

TEMA India commissions India's first private test facility for depleted heavy water upgradation
Q28 Advanced

TEMA India Ltd's facility commissioned on 26 July 2025 is India's first private test facility for:

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Correct answer: D — Upgradation of depleted heavy water

PIB (26 July 2025): TEMA India commissioned the country's first private test facility for the upgradation of depleted heavy water.

Q29 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the TEMA India facility (July 2025): 1. It was built under technology transfer from BARC and a purchase order from NPCIL. 2. Its first consignment of distillation column sections is meant for Pressurised Heavy Water Reactors. 3. Before this, such testing infrastructure existed only with NPCIL. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — 1 and 2 only

PIB: the facility was built under BARC technology transfer and an NPCIL purchase order, and the modules are for PHWRs. Until now the testing infrastructure existed solely within BARC, not NPCIL, so statement 3 is wrong.

Q30 Advanced

The first consignment from TEMA India's depleted heavy water test facility, commissioned on 26 July 2025, comprised distillation column sections for PHWRs including which units?

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Correct answer: C — Kaiga Units 5 & 6

Kaiga Units 5 & 6; the first consignment had eight distillation column sections.

26th Kargil Vijay Diwas: Army honours 545 martyrs at Dras
Q31

Where was the Indian Army's central event for the 26th Kargil Vijay Diwas held on 26 July 2025?

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Correct answer: C — Kargil War Memorial, Dras

PIB (26 July 2025): the central event was held at the Kargil War Memorial in Dras.

Q32 Advanced

How many lamps were lit at Dras on Kargil Vijay Diwas 2025 in memory of the fallen heroes?

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Correct answer: B — 545

PIB: 545 lamps were lit in memory of fallen heroes, and the Army reached out to families of all 545 martyrs across India and Nepal.

Q33 Advanced

Which of the following legacy projects were inaugurated by Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Kargil Vijay Diwas 2025? 1. Indus Viewpoint 2. e-Shradhanjali portal 3. QR-based Audio Gateway Select the correct answer:

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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3

PIB: the COAS inaugurated legacy projects including the Indus Viewpoint, e-Shradhanjali portal and a QR-based Audio Gateway.

MY Bharat holds Kargil Vijay Diwas Padyatra in Dras
Q34

Which organisation held the 'Kargil Vijay Diwas Padyatra' in Dras on 26 July 2025?

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Correct answer: A — MY Bharat (Mera Yuva Bharat)

PIB (26 July 2025): MY Bharat, under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, organised the padyatra in Dras.

Q35 Advanced

How many MY Bharat volunteers took part in the Kargil Vijay Diwas Padyatra in Dras (July 2025)?

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Correct answer: B — Over 3,000

PIB: over 3,000 MY Bharat volunteers paid tribute in the padyatra led by Mansukh Mandaviya and Sanjay Seth.

Amit Shah addresses eighth National Security Strategies Conference
Q36

Which edition of the National Security Strategies Conference did Amit Shah address in New Delhi on 26 July 2025?

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Correct answer: B — Eighth

PIB (26 July 2025): Amit Shah addressed the eighth National Security Strategies Conference in New Delhi.

Sarbananda Sonowal pays tribute at Bhupen Hazarika's home in Guwahati
Q37

In which city is the residence of music maestro Bhupen Hazarika, visited by Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on 26 July 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Guwahati

PIB (26 July 2025): Sonowal visited the iconic residence of Dr. Bhupen Hazarika in Guwahati.

Modi-Muizzu talks in Male: ₹4,850 crore credit line, FTA talks launched, UPI pact
Q38

What was the value of the Line of Credit extended by India to Maldives during PM Modi's State Visit in July 2025?

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Correct answer: A — ₹4,850 crore

PIB List of Outcomes: extension of a Line of Credit of INR 4,850 crore to Maldives.

Q39 Advanced

Which Indian entity signed a network-to-network agreement with the Maldives Monetary Authority on UPI in July 2025?

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Correct answer: B — NPCI International Payment Limited (NIPL)

PIB List of Outcomes: Network-to-Network Agreement between India's NPCI International Payment Limited (NIPL) and Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) on UPI in Maldives.

Q40 Advanced

The India-Maldives Joint Vision whose implementation PM Modi and President Muizzu reviewed on 25 July 2025 is titled:

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Correct answer: C — Comprehensive Economic and Maritime Security Partnership

PIB (25 July 2025): the leaders took stock of the India-Maldives Joint Vision for a 'Comprehensive Economic and Maritime Security Partnership', adopted during President Muizzu's State Visit to India in October 2024.

Q41 Advanced

Consider the following outcomes of PM Modi's State Visit to Maldives (July 2025): 1. Launch of India-Maldives Free Trade Agreement negotiations. 2. An MoU on recognition of the Indian Pharmacopoeia by Maldives. 3. An amendatory agreement reducing Maldives' annual debt repayment obligations on GoI-funded Lines of Credit. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3

PIB List of Outcomes lists the launch of IMFTA negotiations, the MoU on recognition of Indian Pharmacopoeia, and the amendatory agreement on reducing annual debt repayment obligations. All correct.

Q42

How many social housing units in Hulhumale, built under India's Buyers' Credit facilities, were handed over during PM Modi's Maldives visit (July 2025)?

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Correct answer: B — 3,300

PIB List of Outcomes: handing-over of 3,300 social housing units in Hulhumale under India's Buyers' Credit facilities.

MoD signs ₹2,000 crore deal with BEL for Army air defence fire control radars
Q43 Advanced

The Air Defence Fire Control Radars contracted from BEL on 25 July 2025 were procured under which category?

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Correct answer: C — Buy (Indian-IDDM)

PIB (25 July 2025): procurement under the Buy (Indian-Indigenously Designed Developed and Manufactured) category.

Q44

What is the minimum indigenous content of the Air Defence Fire Control Radars ordered from BEL in July 2025?

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Correct answer: D — 70%

PIB: with minimum 70% indigenous content, the radars will detect all forms of air-borne threats.

Atal Pension Yojana gross enrolments cross 8 crore
Q45

Which body administers the Atal Pension Yojana, whose gross enrolments crossed 8 crore in July 2025?

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Correct answer: A — PFRDA

PIB (25 July 2025): APY, a flagship social security scheme administered by PFRDA, surpassed 8 crore gross enrolments.

Q46 Advanced

What is the eligible entry age for the Atal Pension Yojana?

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Correct answer: B — 18-40 years

PIB: APY is open to all Indian citizens between 18-40 years, except those who are or have been income tax payers.

Jhalawar school building collapse: NHRC seeks report from Rajasthan
Q47 Advanced

After the Jhalawar school building collapse of 25 July 2025, NHRC issued notices to the Chief Secretary of Rajasthan and the SP, Jhalawar, seeking a report within:

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Correct answer: D — Two weeks

PIB (NHRC, 26 July 2025): notices were issued calling for a detailed report within two weeks.

Q48 Advanced

The National Human Rights Commission, which took suo motu cognizance of the Jhalawar school collapse, was set up on:

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Correct answer: A — 12 October 1993

PIB (NHRC 32nd Foundation Day): the Commission was set up on 12 October 1993.

DRDO flight-tests UAV-launched precision guided missile ULPGM-V3 at Kurnool
Q49

Where were the flight-trials of DRDO's ULPGM-V3, announced on 25 July 2025, carried out?

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Correct answer: A — National Open Area Range, Kurnool

PIB (25 July 2025): DRDO carried out flight-trials of ULPGM-V3 at the National Open Area Range (NOAR) test range in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh.

Q50 Advanced

The UAV from which ULPGM-V3 was released during its July 2025 trials was developed by:

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Correct answer: B — Newspace Research Technologies, Bengaluru

PIB: the missile was released from a UAV indigenously developed by Indian start-up Newspace Research Technologies, Bengaluru.

Q51 Advanced

Consider the following statements about ULPGM-V3 (July 2025): 1. It is an enhanced version of ULPGM-V2. 2. It offers three modular warhead options, and the July 2025 trials were in the anti-armour configuration. 3. Its Development cum Production Partners were HAL and BEL. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — 1 and 2 only

PIB: ULPGM-V3 enhances ULPGM-V2; it has three modular warheads and the trials were for the anti-armour configuration. The DcPPs were Adani Defence and Bharat Dynamics Limited, not HAL and BEL, so 3 is wrong.

President Murmu completes three years; Rashtrapati Bhavan websites now in 22 languages
Q52

In how many Indian languages did the official Rashtrapati Bhavan websites become available on 25 July 2025?

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Correct answer: D — 22

PIB (25 July 2025): the official websites of Rashtrapati Bhavan are now available in 22 Indian languages.

Q53 Advanced

By when is Rashtrapati Bhavan targeted to become Net Zero, as per initiatives launched on 25 July 2025?

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Correct answer: B — March 2027

PIB: commencement of initiatives to make Rashtrapati Bhavan Net Zero by March 2027.

Q54 Advanced

Consider the following statements regarding Article 56 of the Constitution of India: 1. The President holds office for a term of five years from the date on which he enters upon his office. 2. The President may resign by writing addressed to the Vice-President. 3. The President must vacate office on expiry of the term even if a successor has not entered office. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 and 2 only

Article 56(1): five-year term from entering office; proviso (a): resignation addressed to the Vice-President; proviso (c): the President continues in office, notwithstanding expiry of term, until the successor enters office. So 3 is wrong.

Modi and Muizzu open Maldives MoD building, release Uru-Vadhu Dhoni stamps
Q55 Advanced

The India-Maldives commemorative stamps released on 25 July 2025 depict the Indian 'Uru' boat, handcrafted in the boatyards of:

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Correct answer: C — Beypore, Kerala

PIB (25 July 2025): the stamps depict the Indian boat Uru, a large wooden dhow handcrafted in the historic boatyards of Beypore, Kerala, and the Maldivian Vadhu Dhoni.

Q56

Which building in Male, constructed with India's financial assistance, was jointly inaugurated by PM Modi and President Muizzu on 25 July 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Ministry of Defence building

PIB (25 July 2025): the leaders jointly inaugurated the eleven-storey Ministry of Defence building of Maldives in Male, built with India's financial assistance.

ELI scheme to start on 1 August 2025 as PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana
Q57

Under what name did the Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme come into effect from 1 August 2025?

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Correct answer: B — PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana

PIB (25 July 2025): the ELI Scheme will come into effect from 1 August 2025 as the 'PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PM-VBRY)'.

Q58 Advanced

What is the outlay of the PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana?

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Correct answer: C — ₹99,446 crore

PIB: with an outlay of ₹99,446 crore, PM-VBRY aims to incentivise the creation of more than 3.5 crore jobs over 2 years.

Q59 Advanced

Consider the following statements about PM-VBRY: 1. Part A offers first-time EPFO-registered employees one month's EPF wage up to ₹15,000 in two instalments. 2. Part B gives employers up to ₹3,000 per month for two years for each additional employee with sustained employment of at least six months. 3. Benefits apply to jobs created between 1 August 2025 and 31 July 2027. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3

PIB (25 July 2025): Part A gives one month EPF wage up to ₹15,000 in two instalments; Part B gives employers up to ₹3,000/month for two years per additional employee sustained for six months; benefits apply to jobs created between 1 Aug 2025 and 31 Jul 2027. All correct.

Second round of India-New Zealand FTA talks concludes in New Delhi
Q60 Advanced

Where is the third round of India-New Zealand FTA negotiations scheduled, after the second round concluded on 25 July 2025?

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Correct answer: C — New Zealand, September 2025

PIB (25 July 2025): the Third Round of negotiations is scheduled to be held in New Zealand in September 2025.

Railways plans ₹1,011 crore upgrade of five stations for Nashik Simhastha 2027
Q61

The Railways' ₹1,011 crore station upgrade plan reviewed on 25 July 2025 is for which event in 2027?

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Correct answer: A — Nashik-Trimbakeshwar Simhastha

PIB (25 July 2025): the Railway Minister reviewed plans for Nashik-Trimbakeshwar Simhastha 2027, with ₹1,011 crore of works at five key stations.

WHO expert group meeting on Siddha standards concludes
Q62 Advanced

The WHO External Expert Group Meeting held on 24-25 July 2025 with the Ministry of Ayush focused on draft WHO Technical Reports on training and practice in which system?

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Correct answer: D — Siddha

PIB (25 July 2025): the meeting focused on finalising the Draft WHO Technical Reports on Training and Practice in Siddha, with CCRS.

India and UK sign Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)
Q63

Who signed the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement on behalf of India on 24 July 2025?

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Correct answer: B — Piyush Goyal

PIB (24 July 2025): the agreement was signed by Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and UK Secretary of State for Business and Trade Jonathan Reynolds, in the presence of the two Prime Ministers.

Q64

Under the India-UK CETA, zero-duty access is available on what share of tariff lines?

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Correct answer: A — 99%

PIB: zero-duty access on 99% of tariff lines, covering nearly 100% of the trade value.

Q65 Advanced

The signing of the India-UK CETA on 24 July 2025 followed the conclusion of negotiations announced on:

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Correct answer: D — 6 May 2025

PIB (24 July 2025): the signing of the India-UK CETA follows the successful conclusion of negotiations announced on 6 May 2025.

Q66 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the India-UK CETA (July 2025): 1. India-UK bilateral trade stands at nearly USD 56 billion, with a goal to double it by 2030. 2. The Double Contribution Convention will exempt Indian workers and their employers from UK social security contributions for three years. 3. The agreement was signed by the two Prime Ministers. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — 1 and 2 only

PIB: trade is nearly USD 56 billion with a goal to double by 2030, and the DCC will exempt Indian workers and employers from UK social security contributions for three years. The agreement was signed by Piyush Goyal and Jonathan Reynolds in the presence of the two PMs, so 3 is wrong.

Q67 Advanced

Which UK minister signed the India-UK CETA on 24 July 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Jonathan Reynolds, Secretary of State for Business and Trade

PIB: the agreement was signed by Jonathan Reynolds, Secretary of State for Business and Trade; Rachel Reeves was present.

Modi-Starmer talks at Chequers adopt India-UK Vision 2035
Q68

Where did PM Modi and UK PM Keir Starmer hold talks on 24 July 2025?

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Correct answer: C — Chequers, Buckinghamshire

PIB (24 July 2025): PM Modi was received by PM Starmer at the UK Prime Minister's country residence at Chequers in Buckinghamshire.

Q69 Advanced

Which document, steering the India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership for the next ten years, was adopted on 24 July 2025?

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Correct answer: B — India-UK Vision 2035

PIB: the two leaders adopted the India-UK Vision 2035, which will steer the relationship for the next ten years.

Q70 Advanced

Where did PM Modi call on King Charles III on 24 July 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Sandringham Estate

PIB (24 July 2025): PM Modi called on King Charles III at Sandringham Estate, the summer residence of His Majesty.

Q71 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Modi-Starmer talks of 24 July 2025: 1. The leaders welcomed the finalisation of a Defence Industrial Roadmap. 2. The two sides agreed to negotiate a Double Contribution Convention that will come into effect along with CETA. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — Both 1 and 2

PIB (24 July 2025): the leaders welcomed the finalisation of a Defence Industrial Roadmap, and the two sides agreed to negotiate a Double Contribution Convention which will come into effect along with CETA. Both correct.

Amit Shah unveils National Cooperation Policy 2025
Q72 Advanced

Who chaired the committee that drafted the National Cooperation Policy 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Suresh Prabhu

PIB (24 July 2025): a 40-member committee under former Union Minister Suresh Prabhu presented the policy.

Q73

By which year does the National Cooperation Policy 2025 aim to triple the cooperative sector's contribution to GDP?

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Correct answer: A — 2034

PIB: by 2034, the policy aims to triple the cooperative sector's contribution to GDP and bring 50 crore active members into the fold.

Q74 Advanced

India's first national cooperative policy, preceding the National Cooperation Policy 2025, was introduced in:

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Correct answer: C — 2002

PIB (24 July 2025): Amit Shah said that in 2002, for the first time, the Government of India introduced a Cooperation Policy; the 2025 policy is the second.

Q75 Advanced

Consider the following objectives of the National Cooperation Policy 2025: 1. A 30% increase in the number of cooperative societies. 2. Five model cooperative villages in every tehsil. 3. 50 crore active members by 2034. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 1, 2 and 3

PIB: objectives include a 30% increase in cooperative societies, five model cooperative villages in every tehsil and bringing 50 crore active members into the fold by 2034. All correct.