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After the addition of 10 commodities in February 2025, how many agricultural commodities can be traded on the e-NAM platform?
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Correct answer: D — 231
Tradable parameters for 10 more commodities took the total on e-NAM from 221 to 231.
Who was named Player of the Match in the first India–England ODI at Nagpur on 6 February 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Shubman Gill
Shubman Gill was Player of the Match for his 87 off 96 balls as India chased down 249 to win by four wickets.
Which Indian bowler took 3 for 53 on his ODI debut against England at Nagpur on 6 February 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Harshit Rana
Harshit Rana took 3 for 53 in seven overs on his ODI debut, including the wickets of Ben Duckett, Harry Brook and Liam Livingstone.
Where was the NSDC International Academy, inaugurated by Jayant Chaudhary on 6 February 2025, set up?
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Correct answer: A — Greater Noida
The NSDC International Academy was inaugurated at Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, to train youth for jobs in countries such as Germany, Japan and Israel.
Which body runs the species-specific 'Shatavari – For Better Health' campaign launched by the Ministry of Ayush on 6 February 2025?
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Correct answer: C — National Medicinal Plants Board
The campaign is run by the National Medicinal Plants Board, which earlier ran similar campaigns on amla, moringa, giloe and ashwagandha.
What was the final polling-station voter turnout in the Delhi Assembly election held on 5 February 2025?
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Correct answer: D — 60.54%
Final polling-station data released by the Chief Electoral Officer, Delhi, put the turnout at 60.54%, with 94,51,997 people voting.
Which Assembly constituency recorded the highest turnout in the Delhi Assembly election of 5 February 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Mustafabad
Mustafabad recorded the highest turnout at 69.01%, ahead of Seelampur (68.71%) and Gokalpur (68.29%).
Consider the following statements about polling in the Delhi Assembly election on 5 February 2025: 1. The final turnout figure of 60.54% does not include postal ballots. 2. Mehrauli recorded the lowest turnout among the 70 constituencies. 3. More women than men cast their votes. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 1 and 2 only
Statements 1 and 2 are correct: the polling-station data excludes postal and service votes, and Mehrauli was lowest at 53.02%. Statement 3 is wrong, as 50.42 lakh men and 44.08 lakh women voted.
Which Assembly constituency recorded the lowest turnout in the Delhi Assembly election of 5 February 2025, as per the CEO Delhi's final polling-station data?
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Correct answer: D — Mehrauli
As per the final polling-station data, Mehrauli recorded the lowest turnout (53.02%) and Mustafabad the highest (69.01%).
How many of India's national waterways are in Uttar Pradesh, as cited when the State approved its Inland Waterways Authority in February 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 11
India has declared 111 national waterways, of which 11 are in Uttar Pradesh, including on the Ganga and the Yamuna.
Under which rules did the Uttar Pradesh Cabinet approve the formation of an inland waterways authority on 5 February 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Uttar Pradesh Waterways Authority Rules, 2025
The Cabinet approved the implementation of the Uttar Pradesh Waterways Authority Rules, 2025, to form the authority.
Consider the following statements about the Uttar Pradesh Inland Waterways Authority approved in February 2025: 1. It will be led by a minister-in-charge appointed by the Chief Minister or by an expert in inland waterways or maritime affairs. 2. A nominee of the Inland Waterways Authority of India chairman will be a member. 3. All 12 proposals placed before the State Cabinet at that meeting were approved. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is wrong: Suresh Khanna said 11 of the 12 proposals were approved.
How many national waterways has India declared in all, as cited when Uttar Pradesh approved its Inland Waterways Authority in February 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 111
India has declared 111 national waterways, 11 of which are in Uttar Pradesh.
What is the total allocation, in ₹ crore over five years, for Odisha's 'Bikashita Gaon, Bikashita Odisha' scheme launched on 5 February 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 5,000
The scheme has an allocation of ₹5,000 crore over five years, including ₹1,000 crore for 2024-25.
Where did CM Mohan Charan Majhi launch the 'Bikashita Gaon, Bikashita Odisha' scheme on 5 February 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Jankia, Khordha district
The scheme was launched at Jankia in Khordha district, about 45 km from Bhubaneswar.
Under Odisha's 'Bikashita Gaon, Bikashita Odisha' scheme launched in February 2025, projects are taken up only after sanction by which body?
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Correct answer: A — Gram sabhas
Projects under the scheme will be taken up only if sanctioned by gram sabhas, with emphasis on tribal and inaccessible areas.
The 'Watershed Yatra' launched by Shivraj Singh Chouhan on 5 February 2025 promotes works under the watershed component of which scheme?
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Correct answer: A — Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana
The yatra promotes public participation in the Watershed Development Component of the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (WDC-PMKSY 2.0).
Under the 'Watershed – Janbhagidari Pratiyogita' announced on 5 February 2025, how much additional reward (₹) will each outstanding project get?
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Correct answer: B — 20 lakh
Outstanding projects will get an additional reward of ₹20 lakh each, with a provision of ₹70.80 crore for 177 projects a year.
How many watershed projects will the 'Watershed Yatra', launched by Shivraj Singh Chouhan on 5 February 2025, cover?
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Correct answer: D — 805
The yatra will run for about 60–90 days across 805 projects covering 6,673 gram panchayats.
How many deported Indian nationals were on the US military aircraft that landed in Amritsar on 5 February 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 104
The US Air Force C-17 carried 104 deported Indians; earlier reports of 205 deportees proved incorrect.
At which airport did the first US military deportation flight to India land on 5 February 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport, Amritsar
The C-17 from San Antonio, Texas, landed at Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport in Amritsar, Punjab.
Which type of US Air Force aircraft carried 104 deported Indian nationals to Amritsar on 5 February 2025?
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Correct answer: B — C-17 Globemaster
A US Air Force C-17 Globemaster carrying 104 deported Indians landed at Amritsar after flying from San Antonio, Texas.
How many youths received government appointment letters from the Tripura government on 5 February 2025, at an event addressed by Amit Shah?
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Correct answer: A — 2,807
Amit Shah said Chief Minister Manik Saha's government had given government jobs to 2,807 youths with full transparency.
At the high-level review of Jammu and Kashmir security on 5 February 2025, Amit Shah directed security agencies to work towards which goal?
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Correct answer: B — Zero infiltration
Amit Shah directed agencies to step up the fight against terrorism with the goal of 'zero infiltration' and to curb narco-terror funding.
PM Narendra Modi took a holy dip at the Sangam in Prayagraj on 5 February 2025. The Sangam is the confluence of which rivers?
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Correct answer: D — Ganga, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati
The Triveni Sangam at Prayagraj is the confluence of the Ganga, the Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati.
To how many years did the Assam Cabinet extend the licence renewal period of fair price shops on 5 February 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 5 years
The Assam Public Distribution of Articles (Amendment) Order, 2025, extends the renewal period of fair price shop licences from 3 years to 5 years.
The Assam Cabinet approved a web portal in February 2025 to ensure what share of seats in unaided private schools for children from economically weaker sections under the RTE Act?
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Correct answer: D — 25%
The portal is meant to ensure 25% seat reservation for children from economically weaker sections in unaided private schools, as required by the RTE Act.
In which city did Jyotiraditya Scindia inaugurate the North East Trade and Investment Roadshow hosted by MDoNER on 5 February 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Chennai
The roadshow was held in Chennai to attract investment to the north-eastern 'Ashtalakshmi' States.
On 4 February 2025, the Sahitya Akademi Award 2024 in Dogri was approved for which book?
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Correct answer: A — Ik Hor Ashwthama
PIB (4 Feb 2025): the Sahitya Akademi Award 2024 in Dogri was approved for Ik Hor Ashwthama (short stories) by the late Chaman Arora.
Who is the President of the Sahitya Akademi who approved the 2024 Dogri award on 4 February 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Madhav Kaushik
PIB (4 Feb 2025): Madhav Kaushik, President, Sahitya Akademi, approved the Sahitya Akademi Award 2024 in Dogri.
On 4 February 2025, CDS Gen Anil Chauhan inaugurated new infrastructure under Project Seabird at which naval base?
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Correct answer: B — Karwar
Gen Anil Chauhan inaugurated sailors' housing and the Main Distribution Sub Station at Naval Base Karwar, part of Phase IIA of Project Seabird.
The facilities inaugurated at Naval Base Karwar on 4 February 2025 are part of which phase of Project Seabird?
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Correct answer: B — Phase IIA
The housing and sub-station are part of the ongoing Phase IIA of Project Seabird, which also includes a dual-use Naval Air Station and a naval dockyard.
By how much did the volume of India's fruit and vegetable exports grow between 2019-20 and 2023-24, as per the Commerce Ministry on 4 February 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 47.3%
PIB (4 Feb 2025): there has been a growth of 47.3% in the volume of exports of fruits and vegetables between 2019-20 and 2023-24.
India's fruit and vegetable exports now reach how many countries, according to APEDA data shared on 4 February 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 123
PIB (4 Feb 2025): India's fruit and vegetable exports reach 123 countries, with 17 new markets added in 3 years.
According to Ashwini Vaishnaw on 4 February 2025, what is India's rank among mobile manufacturing countries?
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Correct answer: C — Second
PIB (4 Feb 2025): India has become the world's 2nd largest mobile manufacturing country, i.e. Second.
What share of mobile phones sold in India are now made in India, as per the data shared on 4 February 2025?
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Correct answer: D — 99.2%
PIB (4 Feb 2025): 99.2% of all mobile phones sold in India are made in India, against 26% in 2014-15.
Consider the following statements about India's mobile manufacturing, based on data shared on 4 February 2025: 1. India had only 2 mobile manufacturing units in 2014 and has over 300 now. 2. Mobile phone exports crossed ₹1,29,000 crore in 2024. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (4 Feb 2025): India had only 2 mobile manufacturing units in 2014 and now has over 300, and exports crossed ₹1,29,000 crore in 2024. Both statements are correct. Answer: Both 1 and 2.
The 3rd India–Japan Steel Dialogue held in New Delhi on 4 February 2025 was jointly organised by India's Ministry of Steel and which Japanese ministry?
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Correct answer: A — Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
The dialogue was jointly organised by India's Ministry of Steel and Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), and co-chaired by officials of both.
The India–Japan Steel Dialogue, whose 3rd edition was held in February 2025, is guided by a Memorandum of Cooperation on the steel sector signed in which year?
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Correct answer: D — 2020
The partnership is guided by the Memorandum of Cooperation on the steel sector signed between India and Japan on 22 December 2020.
Prince Karim Aga Khan IV, spiritual leader of the Shia Ismaili Muslims, passed away on 4 February 2025 in which city?
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Correct answer: B — Lisbon
The Aga Khan Development Network announced that Prince Karim Al-Hussaini Aga Khan IV passed away in Lisbon, Portugal, on 4 February 2025, aged 88.
Prince Karim Aga Khan IV, who passed away on 4 February 2025, was the founder of which network?
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Correct answer: D — Aga Khan Development Network
Aga Khan IV, the 49th hereditary Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims, founded the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), which announced his death.
In which year was Prince Karim Aga Khan IV, who passed away in February 2025, conferred India's Padma Vibhushan?
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Correct answer: C — 2015
The Aga Khan was conferred the Padma Vibhushan, India's second-highest civilian award, at a civil investiture ceremony in New Delhi in 2015.
The 'self-actuating' drug delivery system for rheumatoid arthritis announced on 4 February 2025 was developed by:
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Correct answer: A — Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Mohali
PIB (4 Feb 2025): researchers from the Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST) Mohali, an autonomous institution of DST, developed the system.
The INST Mohali drug delivery system for rheumatoid arthritis releases the drug in response to elevated levels of which enzymes?
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Correct answer: B — MMP-2 and MMP-9
PIB (4 Feb 2025): the formulation is triggered by elevated levels of specific enzymes (MMP-2 and MMP-9) present during RA flare-ups.
According to Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh's statement of 4 February 2025, how much Indian territory in Aksai Chin has been under Chinese control since the 1962 conflict?
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Correct answer: B — 38,000 sq km
PIB (4 Feb 2025): 38,000 sq km of Indian territory in Aksai Chin has been under Chinese control since the 1962 conflict; 5,180 sq km was ceded by Pakistan to China in 1963.
As per Rajnath Singh's statement of 4 February 2025, how much territory did Pakistan cede to China in 1963?
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Correct answer: A — 5,180 sq km
PIB (4 Feb 2025): 5,180 sq km of territory was ceded by Pakistan to China in 1963.
On 4 February 2025, G Kishan Reddy met Bandar Ibrahim Alkhorayef, who is Saudi Arabia's Minister of:
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Correct answer: C — Industry and Mineral Resources
PIB (4 Feb 2025): Kishan Reddy met Saudi Arabia's Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, Bandar Ibrahim Alkhorayef, in New Delhi.
Which Indian institute was discussed for designation as a Centre of Excellence under the Future Minerals Forum during the India-Saudi meeting of 4 February 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Geological Survey of India Training Institute
PIB (4 Feb 2025): a significant development was the designation of the Geological Survey of India Training Institute (GSITI) as a Centre of Excellence under the Future Minerals Forum.
Where was the NIELIT Centre of Excellence in Chip Design inaugurated on 4 February 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Noida
MeitY Secretary S Krishnan inaugurated the NIELIT Centre of Excellence in Chip Design at NIELIT's Noida campus.
The NIELIT Centre of Excellence in Chip Design, inaugurated on 4 February 2025, was set up in association with which DPIIT-recognised startup?
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Correct answer: D — SoCTeamup Semiconductors
The centre was established in association with SoCTeamup Semiconductors Pvt Ltd, a DPIIT-recognised startup working in VLSI and SoC design.
The National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT), which opened a chip design Centre of Excellence in February 2025, is an autonomous body under which ministry?
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Correct answer: B — Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
NIELIT is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) that promotes education, training and research in electronics and IT.
Who delivered the convocation address at the 59th Convocation of the Indian Statistical Institute on 4 February 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Abhijit Banerjee
PIB (4 Feb 2025): Prof Abhijit Banerjee delivered the convocation address at ISI's 59th Convocation at its Delhi centre.
How many projects were sanctioned in 2024-25 under SASCI - Development of Iconic Tourist Centres to Global Scale, as told to the Lok Sabha on 3 February 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 40
PIB (3 Feb 2025): 40 projects in 23 states were sanctioned for ₹3,295.76 crore in 2024-25.
In the scheme name 'SASCI', what does the abbreviation stand for?
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Correct answer: C — Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment
PIB (3 Feb 2025): the scheme is 'Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) - Development of Iconic Tourist Centres to Global Scale'.
Vyacheslav Volodin, who led a Russian parliamentary delegation to India on 3 February 2025, is the Chairman of:
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Correct answer: B — The State Duma
PIB (3 Feb 2025): the delegation was led by Vyacheslav Volodin, Chairman of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation.
As President Droupadi Murmu told the Russian delegation on 3 February 2025, which country is the Focus Country at the New Delhi World Book Fair 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Russia
PIB (3 Feb 2025): the President said she had inaugurated the New Delhi World Book Fair, where Russia is the Focus Country.
The National Mission on Cultural Mapping, whose Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar portal was discussed in the Lok Sabha on 3 February 2025, is implemented by:
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Correct answer: D — Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts
PIB (3 Feb 2025): the National Mission on Cultural Mapping is implemented by the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA).
The Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar portal aims to document the cultural heritage of how many villages?
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Correct answer: C — 6.5 lakh
PIB (3 Feb 2025): the MGMD portal aims to document the cultural heritage of 6.5 lakh villages; 4.5 lakh villages are currently live.
According to the Lok Sabha reply of 3 February 2025, how many antiquities has the Government retrieved from foreign countries from 1976 to 2024?
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Correct answer: B — 655
PIB (3 Feb 2025): the Government has retrieved 655 antiquities from foreign countries from 1976 to 2024, of which 642 have been retrieved since 2014.
Of the antiquities retrieved from abroad between 1976 and 2024, how many were retrieved since 2014?
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Correct answer: A — 642
PIB (3 Feb 2025): of the 655 antiquities retrieved from 1976 to 2024, 642 antiquities have been retrieved since 2014.
Which Amrit Snan of Maha Kumbh 2025 was held on Basant Panchami, 3 February 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Third
PIB (3 Feb 2025): the third Amrit Snan on the occasion of Basant Panchami was successfully completed during Mahakumbh 2025 at Prayagraj.
According to State government figures, how many devotees had bathed at the Triveni Sangam by 6 pm on Basant Panchami, 3 February 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 2.33 crore
PIB (3 Feb 2025): according to statistics released by the State government, by 6 pm on Basant Panchami a total of 2.33 crore devotees had taken a dip in the Triveni Sangam.