Delhi Current Affairs Quiz — All time
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
What is the title of the NITI Aayog report released on 10 July 2025 on state-level science bodies?
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Correct answer: C — A Roadmap for Strengthening State S&T Councils
NITI Aayog: it released the strategic report titled 'A Roadmap for Strengthening State S&T Councils'.
Who officially launched NITI Aayog's 'A Roadmap for Strengthening State S&T Councils' on 10 July 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Suman Bery
NITI Aayog: the report was officially launched by Shri Suman Bery, Vice Chairman, NITI Aayog, with Dr Jitendra Singh as Chief Guest.
What does the Machine Vision Based Inspection System (MVIS), covered by the Railways–DFCCIL MoU of July 2025, do?
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Correct answer: A — Captures images of the under-gear of moving trains and flags hanging, loose or missing parts
Ministry of Railways: MVIS is an AI/ML-based wayside system that captures high-resolution images of the under-gear of moving trains and automatically detects hanging, loose or missing components.
With which organisation did Indian Railways sign the MoU for installing MVIS in July 2025?
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Correct answer: B — DFCCIL
Ministry of Railways: the MoU was signed with the Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL).
Under the Railways–DFCCIL MoU of July 2025, how many MVIS units will DFCCIL procure, install and commission?
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Correct answer: C — Four
Ministry of Railways: DFCCIL will be responsible for the procurement, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of four MVIS units.
The 'Aspirational DMF Programme' launched by the Ministry of Mines on 9 July 2025 converges District Mineral Foundation initiatives with which programmes?
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Correct answer: D — Aspirational District Programme and Aspirational Block Programme
Ministry of Mines: the guidelines are for the convergence of DMF initiatives with the Aspirational District Programme (ADP) and Aspirational Block Programme (ABP).
Consider the following statements about District Mineral Foundations (DMFs): 1. Their establishment in mining-affected districts was mandated by the 2015 amendment of the MMDR Act. 2. Mining companies contribute between 10 and 30 percent of their royalty to DMFs. 3. DMFs have so far been set up in all 36 States and UTs. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
Statements 1 and 2 are correct per the Ministry of Mines. Statement 3 is wrong: DMFs have been set up in 646 districts across 23 mining states.
CAQM's Statutory Direction No. 89, amended on 8 July 2025, relates to which measure?
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Correct answer: D — Denial of fuel to end-of-life vehicles
Environment Ministry: Direction No. 89 pertains to denial of fuel and immediate legal action against EoL vehicles.
From which date will the amended Direction No. 89 be enforced in the NCT of Delhi and five high-vehicle-density NCR districts?
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Correct answer: A — 1 November 2025
Environment Ministry: enforcement across NCT of Delhi and 5 adjoining high-vehicle-density NCR districts from 01.11.2025; rest of NCR from 01.04.2026.
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) was constituted under which law?
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Correct answer: C — Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas Act, 2021
India Code: CAQM is constituted under the Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas Act, 2021.
Under which Article of the Constitution does the National Commission for Scheduled Castes present reports to the President?
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Correct answer: A — Article 338
NCSC release and Constitution: the mandate to report to the President annually on SC safeguards comes from Article 338.
Who led the NCSC delegation that submitted the Annual Report 2023-24 to the President on 8 July 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Kishor Makwana
Ministry of Social Justice: the delegation was led by NCSC Chairman Shri Kishor Makwana.
As per Article 338, the National Commission for Scheduled Castes consists of:
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Correct answer: C — A Chairperson, a Vice-Chairperson and three other Members
Article 338(2): the Commission shall consist of a Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and three other Members, appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal (Art. 338(3)).
Under which scheme did the Centre announce funds for fencing against crop damage by wild animals in Uttarakhand (July 2025)?
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Correct answer: A — Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH)
Agriculture Ministry: the Central Government will provide funds under MIDH to support fencing efforts in the state.
Which two traditional millets of Uttarakhand will get support under NFSM, as decided at the meeting of 7 July 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Mandua and Jhingora
Agriculture Ministry: Uttarakhand sought support for 'Mandua' (finger millet) and 'Jhingora' (barnyard millet); the Centre decided to allocate funds under NFSM.
Which Annual General Meeting of ICAR did Shivraj Singh Chouhan chair on 7 July 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 96th
Agriculture Ministry: Shri Chouhan chaired the 96th Annual General Meeting of ICAR at the NASC Complex, New Delhi.
At which institute was the Phenome India 'National Biobank' inaugurated on 6 July 2025?
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Correct answer: A — CSIR-IGIB, New Delhi
Ministry of S&T: Dr Jitendra Singh inaugurated the Phenome India 'National Biobank' at the CSIR-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology (IGIB) in the capital.
From how many individuals will the nationwide cohort study backed by the National Biobank collect genomic, lifestyle and clinical data?
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Correct answer: C — 10,000
Ministry of S&T: the Biobank will serve as the backbone of a nationwide cohort study collecting data from 10,000 individuals across India.
Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee served as independent India's first Minister of which portfolio?
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Correct answer: A — Industry and Supply
Lok Sabha Secretariat: Dr Mookerjee served as independent India's first Minister for Industry and Supply.
Which of the following public sector undertakings is NOT among the three credited to Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee in the Lok Sabha Secretariat's tribute of 6 July 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Bhilai Steel Plant
Lok Sabha Secretariat: he established three major PSUs: Chittaranjan Locomotive Factory, the Sindri Fertilizer Corporation and the Hindustan Aircraft Factory (now HAL). The Bhilai Steel Plant is not listed.
How many nursing officers in Delhi were offered appointment, according to the Health Ministry release of 6 July 2025?
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Correct answer: D — 1,388
Health Ministry: appointment offered to 1,388 Nursing Officers and 41 allied healthcare professionals; letters were issued that day to 570 Nursing Officers and 20 refractionists.
Along with distributing appointment letters on 6 July 2025, what did J P Nadda flag off at Vigyan Bhawan?
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Correct answer: B — Ayushman Bharat Registration Vans
Health Ministry: Shri Nadda distributed appointment letters and flagged off Ayushman Bharat Registration Vans.
What is the name of the samadhi of Babu Jagjivan Ram in New Delhi, where homage was paid on 6 July 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Samta Sthal
MoSJ&E: the homage function was organised at Samta Sthal, the samadhi of Babu Jagjivan Ram, at Delhi Gate, New Delhi.
Which Indian Standard must helmets for two-wheeler riders conform to under the Quality Control Order cited on 5 July 2025?
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Correct answer: C — IS 4151:2015
Department of Consumer Affairs: a Quality Control Order in force since 2021 mandates ISI-marked helmets certified under BIS standards (IS 4151:2015).
How many manufacturers held valid BIS licences for protective helmets as of June 2025?
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Correct answer: D — 176
Department of Consumer Affairs: as of June 2025, there are 176 manufacturers across India holding valid BIS licenses for protective helmets.
Wearing a helmet by two-wheeler riders is mandatory under which law, as cited by the Department of Consumer Affairs on 5 July 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Motor Vehicles Act, 1988
Department of Consumer Affairs: wearing a helmet is mandatory under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, but its effectiveness depends on quality.
IPF MEDICON 2025, inaugurated by Om Birla on 5 July 2025, was which edition of the Innovative Physicians Forum's annual international conference?
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Correct answer: C — 7th
Lok Sabha Secretariat: Shri Birla inaugurated the 7th Annual International Conference of the Innovative Physicians Forum – IPF MEDICON 2025 in New Delhi.
According to Piyush Goyal (4 July 2025), how many Quality Control Orders are now in force, up from 14 in 2014?
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Correct answer: B — 156
Commerce Ministry: QCOs have grown from just 14 covering 106 products in 2014 to 156 QCOs covering 672 products.
At which event did Piyush Goyal share the QCO figures on 4 July 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 75th anniversary celebration of SGS in India
Commerce Ministry: he said this while addressing the 75th anniversary celebration of SGS in India in New Delhi.
The trophies of which football tournament were unveiled by President Droupadi Murmu on 4 July 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Durand Cup
President's Secretariat: the President unveiled and flagged off the Trophies of the Durand Cup Tournament 2025 at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre.
The OPCW, which held its Asia regional meeting in New Delhi in July 2025, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in which year?
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Correct answer: B — 2013
Cabinet Secretariat: the OPCW was awarded the 2013 Nobel Peace Prize for its extensive efforts in eliminating chemical weapons.
Which Indian body was a co-recipient of the OPCW-The Hague Award 2024, the first chemical industry body worldwide to receive it?
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Correct answer: C — Indian Chemical Council
Cabinet Secretariat: the Indian Chemical Council (ICC) was awarded the OPCW-The Hague Award 2024 as a co-recipient — the first time globally that a chemical industry body was honoured with this award.
C-FLOOD, inaugurated on 2 July 2025, was developed by C-DAC Pune together with which body?
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Correct answer: A — Central Water Commission
Jal Shakti Ministry: C-FLOOD was collaboratively developed by C-DAC, Pune and the Central Water Commission (CWC).
How far in advance does C-FLOOD provide village-level inundation forecasts?
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Correct answer: C — Two days
Jal Shakti Ministry: C-FLOOD is a web-based platform that provides two-days advance inundation forecasts up to village level.
Which river basins does C-FLOOD currently cover (July 2025)?
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Correct answer: B — Mahanadi, Godavari and Tapi
Jal Shakti Ministry: at present, the system covers the Mahanadi, Godavari and Tapi river basins.
Which department organised the first-ever National Workshop on Pension Litigation on 2 July 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Department of Pension & Pensioners' Welfare
DoPPW: Dr. Jitendra Singh chaired the first-ever National Workshop on Pension Litigation organised by the Department of Pension & Pensioners' Welfare at Vigyan Bhawan.
The RailOne app was launched on 1 July 2025 on the 40th Foundation Day of which organisation?
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Correct answer: C — Centre for Railway Information Systems
Ministry of Railways: Ashwini Vaishnaw launched RailOne at India Habitat Centre on the 40th Foundation Day of the Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS).
Who chaired the 8th National Level Steering Committee meeting of the Atal Bhujal Yojana on 30 June 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Debashree Mukherjee
PIB: the meeting was held at New Delhi under the chairpersonship of Ms. Debashree Mukherjee, Secretary, DoWR, RD & GR.
Which of the following states is NOT among the seven states where the Atal Bhujal Yojana was implemented?
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Correct answer: D — Chhattisgarh
Lok Sabha reply (PIB): the scheme was implemented in Gujarat, Haryana, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh, so Chhattisgarh is not among them.
What was the theme of the 19th Statistics Day observed on 29 June 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 75 Years of National Sample Survey
MoSPI: the theme for the 19th Statistics Day was '75 Years of National Sample Survey'.
Statistics Day (29 June) commemorates the birth anniversary of which statistician?
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Correct answer: C — Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis
MoSPI: in recognition of Prof. (Late) Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis's contributions, the Government designated his birthday, 29 June, as Statistics Day.
Which mobile application did the National Sample Survey Office launch on Statistics Day 2025?
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Correct answer: D — GoIStats
MoSPI: the NSO launched the GoIStats mobile application on Statistics Day 2025.
Consider the following about Statistics Day 2025: 1. It was the 132nd birth anniversary of Prof. P.C. Mahalanobis. 2. MoSPI released the SDG – National Indicator Framework Progress Report, 2025 on the day. 3. The celebration was held in Kolkata. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
Statements 1 and 2 are correct (MoSPI: 19th Statistics Day commemorated the 132nd birth anniversary; SDG-NIF Progress Report 2025 released on 29 June). Statement 3 is wrong: the celebration was held at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi.
During his interaction with PM Modi on 28 June 2025, how many orbits of the Earth did Shubhanshu Shukla say the ISS crew completes in a day?
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Correct answer: B — 16
PIB: Shukla said they complete 16 orbits a day, witnessing 16 sunrises and 16 sunsets.
What approximate speed of the space station did Shubhanshu Shukla mention during the interaction with the Prime Minister?
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Correct answer: D — Nearly 28,000 km per hour
PIB: Shukla said they were travelling at a speed of nearly 28,000 km per hour.
Consider the following statements about the PM–Shubhanshu Shukla interaction of 28 June 2025: 1. Shukla said he shared carrot halwa, moong dal halwa and aam ras with fellow astronauts. 2. The interaction took place after Shukla had returned to Earth. 3. Shukla said that a short while earlier the station had passed over Hawaii. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 1 and 3 only
PIB: statements 1 and 3 are correct. Statement 2 is wrong: Shukla was aboard the ISS and the interaction was by videoconference.
According to Shubhanshu Shukla, the first experiment scheduled on the day of his interaction with the PM studied which subject?
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Correct answer: A — Stem cells and whether supplements can prevent or delay muscle loss in microgravity
PIB: the first experiment that day focused on stem cells, testing whether specific supplements can prevent or delay muscle loss caused by the absence of gravity.
Which of the following was NOT part of the 'homework' PM Modi set for Shubhanshu Shukla on 28 June 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Landing an Indian astronaut on Mars
PIB: the PM said India must move forward with Mission Gaganyaan, build its own space station and land an Indian astronaut on the Moon. Mars was not mentioned.
Where did PM Modi address the centenary celebrations of Acharya Shri Vidyanand Ji Muniraj on 28 June 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi
PIB: the PM addressed the centenary celebrations in Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
Which title was conferred on PM Narendra Modi at the centenary celebrations of Acharya Vidyanand Ji Muniraj?
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Correct answer: D — Dharm Chakravarti
PIB: the PM said he had been conferred the title of 'Dharm Chakravarti' on the occasion.
Prakrit was among five languages granted classical language status by the Union Cabinet on 3 October 2024. Which of the following was NOT among those five?
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Correct answer: A — Maithili
PIB (3 Oct 2024): the Cabinet conferred classical status on Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, Assamese and Bengali. Maithili was not among them.
The 'India Energy Stack', announced on 28 June 2025, is an initiative of which ministry?
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Correct answer: A — Ministry of Power
PIB: the Ministry of Power announced a task force to conceive the India Energy Stack and is spearheading the initiative.
What is the duration of the Proof of Concept that the Ministry of Power will run to demonstrate the India Energy Stack?
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Correct answer: C — 12 months
PIB: the Ministry will undertake a 12-month Proof of Concept with selected utilities.
Consider the following statements about the India Energy Stack (IES): 1. The IES will provide unique IDs for consumers, assets and transactions. 2. Data under the IES will be shared without the need for consumer consent. 3. The Utility Intelligence Platform will be piloted with DISCOMs in Mumbai, Gujarat and Delhi. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 3 only
PIB: statements 1 and 3 are correct. Statement 2 is wrong: the IES provides real-time, consent-based data sharing.
Which words were added to the Preamble of the Indian Constitution by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1976, as recalled by the Vice-President on 28 June 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Socialist, Secular and Integrity
Vice-President (PIB, 28 June 2025): the Preamble was changed by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1976, adding the words Socialist, Secular and Integrity.
Who addressed the MSME Day celebration in New Delhi on 27 June 2025?
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Correct answer: C — President Droupadi Murmu
PIB: President Droupadi Murmu graced and addressed the MSME Day celebration in New Delhi on 27 June 2025.
Through which UN General Assembly resolution was 27 June designated as 'Micro-, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day'?
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Correct answer: A — A/RES/71/279
UN: the General Assembly designated 27 June as MSME Day through resolution A/RES/71/279.
Consider the following statements about President Murmu's MSME Day address (27 June 2025): 1. 27 June is observed as MSME Day following a UN General Assembly designation. 2. The President cited skill development of artisans under the PM Vishwakarma Yojana as a government initiative. 3. The President said MSMEs generate employment mainly at a high cost of capital. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
Statements 1 (UN) and 2 (PIB) are correct. Statement 3 is wrong: the President said MSMEs generate employment at a relatively low cost of capital.
The report 'Skills for the Future: Transforming India's Workforce Landscape', unveiled on 27 June 2025, was prepared by which organisation?
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Correct answer: C — Institute for Competitiveness
PIB: the report was developed independently by the Institute for Competitiveness (IFC).
According to the 'Skills for the Future' report based on PLFS 2023-24 data, what share of India's workforce is in low-competency occupations?
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Correct answer: D — 88%
PIB: PLFS-based analysis shows that in 2023-24, 88% of India's workforce is in low-competency occupations, while only 10-12% are in high-competency roles.
The 'Adi Karmayogi' programme, whose Beta version was launched on 27 June 2025, belongs to which ministry?
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Correct answer: A — Ministry of Tribal Affairs
PIB: Union Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram launched the Ministry's flagship programme Adi Karmayogi Beta version.
The Adi Karmayogi Beta version aims at capacity building of nearly how many stakeholders?
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Correct answer: B — 20 lakh
PIB: the Adi Karmayogi Beta version will enable capacity building of nearly 20 lakh stakeholders.
Consider the following statements about the Adi Karmayogi Beta version: 1. It targets reaching 1 lakh tribal villages and habitations. 2. It was launched at the national conference 'Adi Anveshan' held at Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi. 3. Its training framework includes about 3,000 State Master Trainers. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 1 and 2 only
PIB: statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is wrong: the framework has more than 180 State Master Trainers; 3,000 is the number of District Trainers.
Which day is observed every year on 26 June?
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Correct answer: C — International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
PIB: each year, 26 June is observed as the 'International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking'.
Which ministry is the nodal ministry for drug demand reduction in India and runs the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan?
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Correct answer: B — Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
PIB: the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is the nodal ministry for drug demand reduction and has initiated the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan.
What was the theme of Electrical Safety Day 2025, observed on 26 June 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Smart Energy, Safe Nation
PIB: this year's theme was 'Smart Energy, Safe Nation'.
Which body of the Ministry of Power organised Electrical Safety Day 2025 in New Delhi in association with BSES?
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Correct answer: C — Central Electricity Authority
PIB: the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), Ministry of Power, in association with BSES organised Electrical Safety Day 2025 in New Delhi.