Asia Current Affairs Quiz — All time
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World Quantum Day, on which India's first International Technology Engagement Strategy for Quantum was released in 2025, is observed every year on:
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Correct answer: D — 14 April
14 April is World Quantum Day; the ITES for Quantum was released on 14 April 2025.
Consider the following statements: 1. The first International Technology Engagement Strategy (ITES) for Quantum was released by NITI Aayog. 2. The United Nations has designated 2025 as the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only 2 is correct. The ITES for Quantum was released by the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser, not NITI Aayog; 2025 is the UN-designated International Year of Quantum Science and Technology.
The airport in Hisar, Haryana, where the PM laid the foundation stone of a new terminal building on 14 April 2025, is named after:
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Correct answer: D — Maharaja Agrasen
Maharaja Agrasen; the new terminal at Maharaja Agrasen airport is worth over ₹410 crore.
Consider the following statements about Hisar airport (April 2025): 1. The new terminal building is worth over ₹410 crore. 2. Scheduled Hisar–Ayodhya flights are to operate daily. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. The terminal is worth over ₹410 crore, but Hisar–Ayodhya flights are twice weekly, not daily.
How many superconducting qubits does QpiAI-Indus, launched on World Quantum Day 2025, feature?
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Correct answer: A — 25
25 superconducting qubits, according to DST.
QpiAI, the National Quantum Mission startup that launched the QpiAI-Indus quantum computer in April 2025, is based in:
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Correct answer: D — Bengaluru
Bengaluru; QpiAI is one of the 8 startups selected under the National Quantum Mission.
Which narcotic did the Indian Coast Guard and Gujarat ATS seize near the IMBL on 12–13 April 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Methamphetamine
Methamphetamine: over 300 kg worth about ₹1,800 crore.
To which port were the narcotics seized by the ICG in April 2025 brought for further investigation?
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Correct answer: B — Porbandar
Porbandar, where the ICG ship brought the seized narcotics.
Consider the following statements about the ICG–Gujarat ATS operation of April 2025: 1. The suspect boat crossed the IMBL before it could be apprehended. 2. Joint work between the ICG and Gujarat ATS has led to 13 such operations in recent years. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. The boat escaped across the IMBL after dumping the drugs, and the ICG cited 13 joint operations with Gujarat ATS in recent years.
What was the theme of the All India Forensic Science Summit 2025 organised by NFSU in New Delhi?
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Correct answer: A — Role of Forensic Science in Effective Implementation of New Criminal Laws and Combating Terrorism
Role of Forensic Science in Effective Implementation of New Criminal Laws and Combating Terrorism was the theme of the summit.
According to the Home Minister at the April 2025 summit, how many campuses of the National Forensic Sciences University have been built across the country?
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Correct answer: B — 7
7 campuses have been built, with 9 more to be built in another six months.
The Lucknow bench of the Central Administrative Tribunal, which got its own building in Gomti Nagar in April 2025, was established in:
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Correct answer: C — 1987
1987; it got its own office building after 38 years.
Meghayan-25, held on 14 April 2025, is:
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Correct answer: B — The Indian Navy's Meteorological and Oceanological Symposium
The Indian Navy's Meteorological and Oceanological Symposium; Meghayan-25 was its 3rd edition, held to mark WMO Day 2025.
What is the name of the cryptography management platform launched by NQM startup QNu Labs on World Quantum Day 2025?
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Correct answer: C — QShield
QShield is the platform; Armos (QKD) and Tropos (QRNG) are QNu technologies it is built on, and QVault is one of its services.
In April 2025, the Department of Consumer Affairs framed draft rules mandating testing, verification and stamping of gas meters under which framework?
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Correct answer: D — Legal Metrology (General) Rules, 2011
Legal Metrology (General) Rules, 2011; the draft rules cover domestic, commercial and industrial gas meters.
The maiden Africa India Key Maritime Engagement (AIKEYME) 2025 was co-hosted by India and which country?
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Correct answer: B — Tanzania
Tanzania co-hosted the exercise, which was inaugurated at Dar-es-Salaam on 13 April 2025.
What does 'AIKEYME', the name of the India–Africa maritime exercise, mean in Sanskrit?
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Correct answer: C — Unity
Unity is the meaning of 'AIKEYME' in Sanskrit, according to the Ministry of Defence.
Onboard which Indian Navy ship was the harbour phase of AIKEYME 2025 inaugurated at Dar-es-Salaam?
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Correct answer: A — INS Chennai
INS Chennai, a destroyer; INS Kesari was the other Indian ship in the exercise, and INS Sunayna was deployed separately as IOS SAGAR.
Consider the following statements about AIKEYME 2025: 1. It was a six-day exercise held from 13 to 18 April 2025. 2. Its harbour phase included training on piracy and information sharing. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. The exercise ran for six days from 13 to 18 April, and the harbour phase covered piracy and information-sharing training before the sea phase.
In the MAHASAGAR vision cited for AIKEYME 2025, what does 'MAHASAGAR' stand for?
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Correct answer: D — Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions
Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions is the expansion given by the Ministry of Defence.
Which pair won India's gold medal in the compound mixed team event at the Archery World Cup 2025 Stage 1 in Auburndale?
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Correct answer: C — Rishabh Yadav and Jyothi Surekha Vennam
Rishabh Yadav and Jyothi Surekha Vennam won the compound mixed team gold.
To which country did India's men's recurve team lose the final at the Archery World Cup 2025 Stage 1, settling for silver?
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Correct answer: A — China
China beat the Indian trio of Dhiraj Bommadevara, Tarundeep Rai and Atanu Das 1-5 in the final.
Consider the following statements about India at the Archery World Cup 2025 Stage 1 in Auburndale: 1. Dhiraj Bommadevara won bronze in the men's individual recurve event. 2. Abhishek Verma won bronze in the men's compound individual event. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. Dhiraj beat Spain's Andres Temiño Mediel 6-4 for bronze; Abhishek Verma finished fourth in the compound individual event, though he won bronze in the men's compound team.
Where was North-East India's first onco-robotic surgery facility inaugurated on 13 April 2025?
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Correct answer: B — State Cancer Institute, Gauhati Medical College and Hospital
State Cancer Institute, Gauhati Medical College and Hospital, Guwahati; Dibrugarh and Silchar are to get similar facilities later.
Under which Central programme was the ₹14.99 crore onco-robotic surgery facility at GMCH, Guwahati, set up?
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Correct answer: D — NPCDCS
NPCDCS — the National Programme for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases and Stroke.
At the State Level Cooperative Conference in Bhopal on 13 April 2025, the National Dairy Development Board signed an MoU with which body?
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Correct answer: B — Madhya Pradesh State Cooperative Dairy Federation
Madhya Pradesh State Cooperative Dairy Federation (MPCDF) signed the MoU with NDDB.
According to the Ministry of Cooperation, what share of India's milk does Madhya Pradesh produce?
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Correct answer: A — 9%
9% of India's milk is produced in Madhya Pradesh; only 17% of its villages have a milk collection system.
Consider the following statements about the dairy cooperative position in Madhya Pradesh as stated at the Bhopal conference: 1. Cooperative dairies' share in the state's milk production is under 1%. 2. Milk collection systems already cover 83% of the state's villages. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. Cooperative dairies' share is under 1%; only 17% of villages have milk collection, and the MoU aims to extend it to the remaining 83%.
Near which city did the DRI seize 52.67 kg of methamphetamine tablets, as announced on 13 April 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Aizawl
Aizawl: the truck was intercepted on the outskirts of Aizawl, Mizoram.
The truck carrying methamphetamine seized by DRI near Aizawl had come from which border town?
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Correct answer: B — Zokhawthar
Zokhawthar, on the Indo-Myanmar border; the truck was bound for Tripura.
Under which scheme did Gujarat raise the assistance for new Nagar Seva Sadan buildings in April 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Swarnim Jayanti Mukhyamantri Shaheri Vikas Yojana
Swarnim Jayanti Mukhyamantri Shaheri Vikas Yojana, the Gujarat government's urban development scheme.
What is the revised assistance for a new Nagar Seva Sadan in an A-class municipality in Gujarat?
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Correct answer: D — ₹6 crore
₹6 crore, up from ₹2 crore; B-class gets ₹5 crore, C-class ₹4 crore and D-class ₹3 crore.
Consider the following statements about Gujarat's revised Nagar Seva Sadan assistance: 1. Up to 25% of the amount can be used for repair or expansion of existing buildings. 2. D-class municipalities will now get ₹3 crore, up from ₹1 crore. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. Up to 25% can go to repair or expansion, and the D-class amount rose from ₹1 crore to ₹3 crore.
Volunteers of which platform took part in the 'Jai Bhim Padyatra' led by Dr Mansukh Mandaviya in Patna on 13 April 2025?
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Correct answer: B — MY Bharat
MY Bharat: over 6,000 MY Bharat volunteers joined the padyatra in Patna.
What ex gratia did the Prime Minister announce from the PMNRF for the next of kin of each person killed in the Anakapalli firecracker unit explosion of 13 April 2025?
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Correct answer: C — ₹2 lakh
₹2 lakh per deceased from the PMNRF, with ₹50,000 for the injured; ₹15 lakh per family was the state government's ex gratia.
Markus Söder, who called on Dr Jitendra Singh in April 2025, is the Minister-President of which German state?
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Correct answer: D — Bavaria
Bavaria: Markus Söder is the Minister-President of the German State of Bavaria.
Which team won the Indian Super League 2024-25 Cup final played on 12 April 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Mohun Bagan Super Giant
Mohun Bagan Super Giant beat Bengaluru FC 2-1 after extra time in Kolkata.
By winning the ISL 2024-25 Cup after the League Shield, Mohun Bagan Super Giant became the second team to complete the League Double. Which was the first?
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Correct answer: A — Mumbai City FC (2020-21)
Mumbai City FC (2020-21) was the first team to win both the League Shield and the Cup in a season.
Who won both the Golden Ball and the Golden Boot in the ISL 2024-25 season?
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Correct answer: D — Alaaeddine Ajaraie
Alaaeddine Ajaraie of NorthEast United FC won both awards; Vishal Kaith won the Golden Glove.
Consider the following statements about the ISL 2024-25 final: 1. It was played at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata. 2. Mohun Bagan Super Giant's winning goal was scored by Jason Cummings from a penalty in extra time. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. The final was in Kolkata; Cummings's 72nd-minute penalty was the equaliser, and Jamie Maclaren scored the winner in the 96th minute.
Kumudini Lakhia, who passed away on 12 April 2025, was a renowned exponent of which classical dance form?
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Correct answer: D — Kathak
Kathak: her dance career spanned over 75 years and she founded the Kadamb Centre for Dance in Ahmedabad.
Under which guru did Kumudini Lakhia train in Kathak at the Shriram Bharatiya Kala Kendra, New Delhi?
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Correct answer: A — Shambhu Maharaj
Shambhu Maharaj, on a Government of India scholarship, according to her official Padma citation.
Consider the following statements about Kumudini Lakhia: 1. She received the Padma Bhushan in 2010. 2. She was conferred the Padma Vibhushan in 2025. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. Her official citation lists the Padma Shri (1987) and Padma Bhushan (2010); the 2025 Padma Vibhushan is marked posthumous.
On 12 April 2025, ₹515.31 crore was handed over for restitution to investors of which Ponzi scheme?
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Correct answer: B — Rose Valley
Rose Valley: the amount was handed to the Asset Disposal Committee headed by Justice D.K. Seth (Retd.).
Who chairs the Asset Disposal Committee that received ₹515.31 crore for Rose Valley investors?
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Correct answer: A — Justice D.K. Seth (Retd.)
Justice D.K. Seth (Retd.) is the Chairman; Rahul Navin, the ED Director, attended the handover.
Consider the following statements about the Rose Valley restitution of April 2025: 1. The amount was attached by the Enforcement Directorate between 2015 and 2017. 2. It is expected to benefit about 31 lakh victims. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. ED attached the amount in 2015–17; about 7.5 lakh victims are expected to benefit out of 31 lakh claims received.
Where did APEDA and the Government of Arunachal Pradesh host an International Conclave cum Buyer-Seller Meet in April 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Tawang
Tawang, at the Kalawangpo Convention Hall.
Which GI-tagged rice of Arunachal Pradesh was highlighted by Chief Minister Pema Khandu at the APEDA conclave in Tawang?
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Correct answer: B — Khaw Tai (Khamti) rice
Khaw Tai (Khamti) rice, along with produce such as kiwi and yak cheese (Churpi).
Consider the following statements about the APEDA International Conclave cum Buyer-Seller Meet at Tawang: 1. It brought together 11 international buyers from 3 countries. 2. It was held at the Kalawangpo Convention Hall. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. The meet had 11 buyers from 3 countries, 17 exporters from 7 States/UTs and over 350 farmers, at the Kalawangpo Convention Hall, Tawang.
Daripalli Ramaiah, the Padma Shri awardee known as 'Vanajeevi' who died on 12 April 2025, was known for what work?
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Correct answer: B — Planting and protecting trees
Planting and protecting trees: the Prime Minister said he devoted his life to planting and protecting lakhs of trees.
'Vanajeevi' Daripalli Ramaiah, who died on 12 April 2025, belonged to which district of Telangana?
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Correct answer: C — Khammam
Khammam: he was from Reddipalli village in Khammam Rural mandal and died in Khammam.
Under Mission Innovation 2.0, India's Department of Biotechnology co-leads the Mission Integrated Biorefinery with which country?
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Correct answer: C — Netherlands
Netherlands, according to the Ministry of Science & Technology's release on the 2025 Seoul gathering.
In which city was the Mission Innovation Annual Gathering 2025 held on 9–11 April?
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Correct answer: A — Seoul
Seoul, South Korea, hosted the gathering, where DBT presented India's BioE3 policy.
How many hydro pumped storage project DPRs did the Central Electricity Authority concur in 2024-25, a record?
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Correct answer: B — Six
Six projects with a combined capacity of about 7.5 GW; thirteen is the target for 2025-26.
Which was the largest pumped storage project among those whose DPRs CEA concurred in 2024-25?
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Correct answer: C — Sharavathy, Karnataka
Sharavathy, Karnataka, at 2,000 MW; MP-30 is 1,920 MW and Bhavali 1,500 MW.
Consider the following statements about pumped storage projects (PSPs) in India, as stated by the Ministry of Power in April 2025: 1. CEA aims to concur at least 13 PSPs of about 22 GW in 2025-26. 2. India's estimated pumped storage potential is below 100 GW. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. The 2025-26 target is at least 13 PSPs of about 22 GW; the estimated potential is over 200 GW.
The Acoustic Test Facility recognised as India's Designated Laboratory in underwater acoustics belongs to which institute?
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Correct answer: B — National Institute of Ocean Technology, Chennai
National Institute of Ocean Technology, Chennai, under the Ministry of Earth Sciences.
Under which international body has NIOT's Acoustic Test Facility been recognised as India's Designated Laboratory in underwater acoustics?
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Correct answer: C — International Bureau of Weights and Measures (BIPM)
International Bureau of Weights and Measures (BIPM), Paris, through CSIR-National Physical Laboratory, effective 30 January 2024.
Consider the following statements about the Acoustic Test Facility at NIOT, Chennai: 1. It is India's only NABL-accredited facility for calibration of hydrophones. 2. It was set up in 2018. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. It is the only NABL-accredited hydrophone calibration facility; it was set up in 2004, and 2018 was the year of the NPL-UK Key Comparison it took part in.
Justice Arun Palli, appointed Chief Justice of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh in April 2025, was earlier a judge of which High Court?
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Correct answer: D — Punjab and Haryana High Court
Punjab and Haryana High Court, according to the Law Ministry's press communiqué.
At which AIIMS did Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda inaugurate a Central Research Laboratory on 12 April 2025?
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Correct answer: A — AIIMS Bhubaneswar
AIIMS Bhubaneswar, where he also laid the foundation stone of a Multiutility (Gastronomy) Block.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.