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Delhi Current Affairs Quiz — All time

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Sagarmala Finance Corporation inaugurated as India's first maritime NBFC
Q1 Advanced

Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited, inaugurated on 26 June 2025 as India's first maritime NBFC, was formerly known as what?

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Correct answer: B — Sagarmala Development Company Limited

PIB: formerly known as Sagarmala Development Company Limited, SMFCL is India's first NBFC in the maritime sector.

Q2

What CPSE status does Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited (SMFCL) hold?

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Correct answer: A — Mini Ratna Category-I

PIB: SMFCL is a Mini Ratna, Category-I, Central Public Sector Enterprise.

Samvidhan Hatya Diwas marks 50 years of the Emergency; Cabinet passes resolution
Q3

How did the Union Cabinet mark 50 years of the Emergency in its meeting on 25 June 2025?

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Correct answer: B — By observing a two-minute silence and passing a resolution

PIB: the Cabinet passed a resolution and observed a two-minute silence in its meeting as a tribute to those who resisted the Emergency.

Q4 Advanced

On which date did the Ministry of Home Affairs issue the gazette notification declaring 25 June as 'Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas'?

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Correct answer: C — 12 July 2024

The Hindu / Times of India: the MHA issued the gazette notification on 12 July 2024 declaring 25 June as 'Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas'.

Q5 Advanced

Which book did Amit Shah release in New Delhi on Samvidhan Hatya Diwas, 25 June 2025?

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Correct answer: A — The Emergency Diaries - Years that Forged a Leader

PIB: Amit Shah released 'The Emergency Diaries - Years that Forged a Leader', a compilation of PM Modi's experiences during the anti-Emergency movement.

Q6 Advanced

Consider the following statements: 1. The Union Cabinet said 2025 marks 50 years of the Samvidhan Hatya Diwas. 2. The Cabinet resolution said the subversion began in 1974 with attempts to crush the Navnirman Andolan and Sampoorna Kranti Abhiyan. 3. The notification declaring Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas was issued by the Ministry of Culture. 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 from the Cabinet resolution (PIB). Statement 3 is wrong: the notification was issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs.

MoRD and MSDE sign MoU to skill Self-Help Group women
Q7

The MoU signed on 25 June 2025 between DAY-NRLM and MSDE aims to support the goal of how many Lakhpati Didis, as stated by Shivraj Singh Chouhan?

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Correct answer: B — Three crore

PIB: Shivraj Singh Chouhan said the collaboration is a step towards realising the vision of three crore Lakhpati Didis across rural India.

Q8 Advanced

DAY-NRLM, which signed an MoU with MSDE on 25 June 2025 to skill SHG women, functions under which ministry?

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Correct answer: A — Ministry of Rural Development

PIB: Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana–National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) is under the aegis of the Ministry of Rural Development.

PM chairs 48th PRAGATI meeting; reviews PM-ABHIM
Q9

What does PRAGATI, whose 48th meeting the PM chaired on 25 June 2025, stand for?

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Correct answer: A — Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation

PIB: PRAGATI is the ICT-enabled, multi-modal platform aimed at fostering Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation.

Q10 Advanced

Which health scheme did the PM review at the 48th PRAGATI meeting, urging focus on Aspirational Districts and remote, tribal and border areas?

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Correct answer: C — PM-Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM)

PIB: during a review of PM-ABHIM, the PM urged all States to accelerate health infrastructure development, with focus on Aspirational Districts and remote, tribal and border areas.

Indian Navy hosts IONS Working Group Meeting on Maritime Security
Q11

Where did the Indian Navy host the IONS Working Group Meeting on Maritime Security (IWG-MARSEC) on 24–25 June 2025?

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Correct answer: C — New Delhi

PIB: the Indian Navy hosted the IWG-MARSEC from 24 to 25 Jun 2025 in New Delhi.

Q12 Advanced

Representatives of how many IONS member nations took part in the IWG-MARSEC held in June 2025?

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Correct answer: B — 13

PIB: the event brought together representatives from 13 IONS member nations.

Q13 Advanced

Which of the following best describes the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS), as stated on its official website?

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Correct answer: A — A voluntary initiative to increase maritime co-operation among navies of the littoral states of the Indian Ocean Region

IONS website: IONS is a voluntary initiative to increase maritime co-operation among navies of the littoral states of the Indian Ocean Region through an open and inclusive forum.

PM addresses centenary of Sree Narayana Guru–Mahatma Gandhi conversation
Q14

The centenary celebrated at Vigyan Bhawan on 24 June 2025 marked 100 years of a historic conversation between Sree Narayana Guru and whom?

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Correct answer: A — Mahatma Gandhi

PIB: the PM addressed the centenary celebration of the historic conversation between Sree Narayana Guru and Mahatma Gandhi.

Q15 Advanced

Which place, associated with the Sivagiri Math, did the PM say has long been referred to as the 'Kashi of the South'?

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Correct answer: A — Varkala

PIB: the PM mentioned that Varkala has long been referred to as the Kashi of the South.

Q16 Advanced

Consider the following statements in the context of the PM's address on 24 June 2025: 1. Sree Narayana Guru established the Sharada Mutt at Sivagiri, dedicated to Goddess Saraswati. 2. The centenary celebration was held at the Sivagiri Math in Varkala. 3. The Guru's mantra 'Oru Jati, Oru Matham, Oru Daivam, Manushyanu' means 'One caste, one religion, one God for mankind'. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 1 and 3 only

PIB: the Guru established the Sharada Mutt at Sivagiri dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, and the mantra means 'One caste, one religion, one God for mankind'. The event was held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, not at Sivagiri. So 1 and 3 only.

MoPR and IIM Ahmedabad begin training on Panchayats' own source revenue
Q17

With which institution did the Ministry of Panchayati Raj organise the Training of Trainers on 'Generation of Own Source Revenue by Gram Panchayats' in June 2025?

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Correct answer: D — IIM Ahmedabad

PIB: the three-day training was organised under the Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan in collaboration with IIM Ahmedabad.

Operation Sindhu: 311 more Indians evacuated from Iran, total reaches 1,428
Q18

Operation Sindhu, under which Indians were brought home in June 2025, was launched to evacuate Indian nationals from which countries?

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Correct answer: A — Iran and Israel

The Hindu/PTI: India launched Operation Sindhu to bring back Indians from Iran and Israel in view of increasing hostilities between the two nations.

Q19

From which Iranian city did the special flight carrying 311 Indian nationals arrive in New Delhi on 22 June 2025?

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Correct answer: B — Mashhad

MEA spokesperson (via The Hindu/PTI): 311 Indian nationals arrived in New Delhi on a special flight from Mashhad at 1630 hours on June 22.

Q20 Advanced

How many Indian nationals had been evacuated from Iran under Operation Sindhu as of 22 June 2025, according to the MEA?

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Correct answer: C — 1,428

MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal (via The Hindu/PTI): a total of 1,428 Indian nationals have been evacuated from Iran so far.

Q21 Advanced

How many Indian nationals arrived on the Operation Sindhu flight that landed in New Delhi at 16:30 hours on 22 June 2025?

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Correct answer: D — 311

MEA spokesperson (via The Hindu/PTI): 311 Indian nationals arrived in New Delhi on a special flight from Mashhad at 1630 hours on June 22.

Q22 Advanced

Besides Mashhad, chartered evacuation flights under Operation Sindhu operated from which of the following cities? 1. Yerevan 2. Ashgabat 3. Baku Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only

The Hindu/PTI: India evacuated its nationals on chartered flights operated from Mashhad, the Armenian capital Yerevan and the Turkmenistan capital Ashgabat; Baku is not mentioned. So 1 and 2 only.

6th All India Conference of GRP Chiefs held under RPF in New Delhi
Q23

The 6th All India Conference of Government Railway Police Chiefs, concluded on 22 June 2025, was organised under the aegis of which force?

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Correct answer: C — Railway Protection Force

PIB: the 6th All India Conference of GRP Chiefs was organised under the aegis of the Railway Protection Force and presided over by DG, RPF.

Over nine lakh NCC cadets join synchronised yoga sessions on IDY 2025
Q24

How many National Cadet Corps (NCC) cadets took part in synchronised yoga sessions across India on International Day of Yoga 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Over nine lakh

PIB (Defence): Over nine lakh cadets of National Cadet Corps (NCC) participated in synchronised yoga sessions at iconic locations across the country.

DAHD and FAO hold One Health Communication Strategy workshop under Pandemic Fund project
Q25

The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying organised the One Health Communication Strategy Workshop on 20 June 2025 in collaboration with which UN body?

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Correct answer: C — FAO

PIB (DAHD): DAHD, in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, organised the workshop in New Delhi on 20th June 2025.

Q26 Advanced

The DAHD–FAO One Health Communication Strategy Workshop of June 2025 was held under a project supported by which fund?

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Correct answer: A — Pandemic Fund

PIB (DAHD): The workshop was held under the Pandemic Fund-supported project titled 'Animal Health Security Strengthening in India for Pandemic Preparedness and Response'.

Sivasubramanian Ramann takes charge as PFRDA Chairperson
Q27

Who assumed charge as Chairperson of the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) on 20 June 2025?

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Correct answer: B — Sivasubramanian Ramann

PIB (Finance): Shri Sivasubramanian Ramann assumed charge as the Chairperson of PFRDA on 20th June 2025.

Q28 Advanced

What is the tenure of the PFRDA Chairperson appointed by the notification dated 8 April 2025?

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Correct answer: C — Five years or till age 65, whichever is earlier

PIB (Finance): He was appointed for five years or till age 65, whichever is earlier: a tenure of five years from assumption of charge, or till he attains the age of 65 years, or until further orders, whichever is the earliest.

Q29 Advanced

The PFRDA Act, under which PFRDA became a statutory body, came into effect on which date?

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Correct answer: D — 1 February 2014

PFRDA (pfrda.org.in): The interim PFRDA was set up on 23 August 2003; it became a statutory entity after the PFRDA Act was enacted on 19 September 2013, which came into effect on 1 February 2014.

MNRE launches ₹2.3 crore start-up challenge for rooftop solar and distributed renewable energy
Q30

What is the total prize pool of the Innovative Projects Start-Up Challenge on Rooftop Solar and Distributed Renewable Energy launched by MNRE in June 2025?

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Correct answer: D — ₹2.3 crore

PIB (MNRE): The selected innovators will compete for a total prize pool of ₹2.3 crore, including ₹1 crore for the 1st Prize.

Q31 Advanced

With the support of which institution is MNRE implementing the Start-Up Challenge on Rooftop Solar and Distributed Renewable Energy Technologies?

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Correct answer: B — National Institute of Solar Energy

PIB (MNRE): The challenge is being implemented under the aegis of MNRE with support from the National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE), in coordination with StartUp India, DPIIT.

Q32 Advanced

Consider the following statements about MNRE's Start-Up Challenge on Rooftop Solar and DRE launched in June 2025: 1. Applications are to be submitted through the Startup India website. 2. The last date for applications is 20 August 2025. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

PIB (MNRE): Applications can be submitted through Startup India's website, and the last date for applications is 20 August 2025. So the answer is Both 1 and 2.

Fifth National Time Release Study released; ICPs clear 93.33% of imports within 48 hours
Q33

Which edition of the National Time Release Study (NTRS) did Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman release on 20 June 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Fifth

PIB (Finance): Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman released the fifth edition of the National Time Release Study (NTRS) during the CBIC Conclave.

Q34 Advanced

The fifth National Time Release Study widened its coverage to three additional locations. Which of the following was NOT one of them?

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Correct answer: D — Mundra Port

PIB (Finance): The fifth edition widened coverage to three additional ports: Kochi Seaport, Garhi Harsaru ICD and Jaigaon LCS. Mundra Port was not among them.

Q35 Advanced

According to the fifth NTRS, what share of import cargo at Integrated Check Posts (ICPs) met the 48-hour release target under NTFAP 3.0?

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Correct answer: B — 93.33%

PIB (Finance): 93.33% of import cargo at ICPs met the 48-hour target, followed by air cargo complexes (55.03% within 24 hours), seaports (51.76%) and ICDs (43.70%).

MNRE launches City Accelerator Program to speed up rooftop solar in 30 cities
Q36 Advanced

In its first phase, the City Accelerator Program launched by MNRE on 20 June 2025 will be rolled out in how many cities?

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Correct answer: B — 30 cities across 10 states

PIB (MNRE): In its first phase, the program will be rolled out in 30 cities across 10 states, with later expansion to 100 cities.

Q37

The City Accelerator Program launched in June 2025 is a key initiative under which scheme?

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Correct answer: D — PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana

PIB (MNRE): The City Accelerator Program is a key initiative under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSGMBY), the world's largest domestic rooftop solar scheme.

Defence Ministry starts comprehensive review of Defence Acquisition Procedure 2020
Q38 Advanced

Who heads the committee constituted in June 2025 to review the Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP) 2020?

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Correct answer: B — Director General (Acquisition)

PIB (Defence): A Committee headed by the Director General (Acquisition) has been constituted to carry out extensive deliberations with all stakeholders.

Q39 Advanced

Who has been appointed Principal Advisor to the committee reviewing DAP 2020?

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Correct answer: C — Apurva Chandra

PIB (Defence): The Ministry appointed former IAS officer Shri Apurva Chandra (1980 batch), who has previously served as DG (Acquisition), as the Principal Advisor to the Committee.

Q40

The Ministry of Defence linked its June 2025 review of DAP 2020 to the declaration of 2025 as what?

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Correct answer: D — Year of Reforms

PIB (Defence): Following the declaration of 2025 as the 'Year of Reforms', the MoD initiated a comprehensive review of DAP 2020.

WCD Ministry holds first National Consultation on Gender Budgeting, launches Knowledge Hub portal
Q41

Which web portal did Union Minister Annpurna Devi launch at the National Consultation on Gender Budgeting on 19 June 2025?

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Correct answer: B — Gender Budgeting Knowledge Hub

PIB (WCD): Smt. Annpurna Devi launched a web portal titled Gender Budgeting Knowledge Hub developed by the Ministry.

Q42 Advanced

According to Union Minister Annpurna Devi, what is the Gender Budget allocation for 2025-26?

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Correct answer: C — ₹4.49 lakh crore

PIB (WCD): Gender Budget allocations have increased by four and a half times, from Rs. 0.98 lakh crore in 2014-15 to Rs. 4.49 lakh crore in 2025-26. So the 2025-26 figure is ₹4.49 lakh crore.

Q43 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the National Consultation on Gender Budgeting held on 19 June 2025: 1. Senior officers from 40 central ministries/departments and 19 states took part. 2. The consultation was held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

PIB (WCD): Senior officers from 40 central Ministries/Departments and 19 States participated; the consultation was held at Vigyan Bhawan, not Bharat Mandapam. So the answer is 1 only.

PMAY-Urban 2.0: 2.35 lakh houses approved for nine states at 3rd CSMC meeting
Q44

How many houses were approved under PMAY-Urban 2.0 at the third CSMC meeting held on 18 June 2025?

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Correct answer: D — 2.35 lakh

PIB (MoHUA): 2.35 lakh houses (2,34,864) were approved in nine states during the third CSMC meeting on 18 June 2025.

Q45 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the PMAY-U 2.0 CSMC meeting of 18 June 2025: 1. The houses approved at the meeting are under the BLC and AHP verticals. 2. The meeting was chaired by the Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

PIB (MoHUA): The approved houses are under the BLC and AHP verticals; the meeting was chaired by MoHUA Secretary Srinivas Katikithala, not the Minister. So the answer is 1 only.

Q46 Advanced

Through how many verticals is PMAY-Urban 2.0 being implemented?

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Correct answer: C — Four

PIB (MoHUA): PMAY-U 2.0 is being implemented through Four verticals – BLC, AHP, Affordable Rental Housing (ARH) and Interest Subsidy Scheme (ISS).

Central employees under Unified Pension Scheme to get retirement and death gratuity
Q47 Advanced

Under which rules will Central Government employees opting for the Unified Pension Scheme get retirement and death gratuity, as clarified on 18 June 2025?

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Correct answer: B — CCS (Payment of Gratuity under National Pension System) Rules, 2021

PIB (DoPPW OM): UPS employees shall be eligible for retirement and death gratuity under the CCS (Payment of Gratuity under National Pension System) Rules, 2021.

Q48

Who announced on 18 June 2025 that employees under the Unified Pension Scheme would get gratuity benefits?

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Correct answer: D — Dr Jitendra Singh

PIB (DoPPW): Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh made the announcement that UPS employees will be eligible for retirement and death gratuity.

Q49 Advanced

From which date was the Unified Pension Scheme made effective as an option under NPS for Central Government civil service recruits?

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Correct answer: A — 1 April 2025

PIB (DoPPW): DFS Notification dated 24.01.2025 introduced the UPS as an option under NPS w.e.f. 01.04.2025, that is 1 April 2025.

ECI introduces SOP to deliver voter ID cards within 15 days
Q50

Under the SOP introduced by the ECI on 18 June 2025, EPICs are to be delivered within how many days of an update in the electoral rolls?

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Correct answer: C — 15 days

PIB (ECI): The new SOP enables delivery of EPICs within 15 days of an update in the electoral rolls.

Q51 Advanced

On which platform has the ECI introduced a dedicated IT module for faster EPIC delivery in June 2025?

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Correct answer: B — ECINet

PIB (ECI): For this purpose, ECI has introduced a dedicated IT module on its recently launched ECINet platform.

Q52 Advanced

The Election Commission of India, which introduced the fast-track EPIC delivery SOP, was established on:

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Correct answer: D — 25 January 1950

ECI (eci.gov.in): The Election Commission was established in accordance with the Constitution on 25 January 1950.

DEPwD, NIOS and NCERT sign MoU on inclusive education for persons with disabilities
Q53

Which three bodies signed a tripartite MoU on 18 June 2025 to promote inclusive education for persons with disabilities?

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Correct answer: B — DEPwD, NIOS and NCERT

PIB (MoSJE): The tripartite MoU was signed between DEPwD, NIOS and NCERT.

Q54 Advanced

Under the DEPwD–NIOS–NCERT MoU of June 2025, NIOS will establish which institutions by recognising special schools funded under DDRS?

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Correct answer: D — Special Accredited Institutions for Education of the Divyangjan (SAIEDs)

PIB (MoSJE): NIOS will establish Special Accredited Institutions for Education of the Divyangjan (SAIEDs), recognising special schools run by NGOs funded under DDRS.

'One Nation, One Time': round table on Indian Standard Time dissemination
Q55 Advanced

Under the Time Dissemination Project discussed on 18 June 2025, Indian Standard Time is to be delivered through how many Regional Reference Standard Laboratories?

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Correct answer: A — Five

PIB (DoCA): The initiative aims to deliver IST through five Regional Reference Standard Laboratories (RRSLs) equipped with atomic clocks; the answer is Five.

Q56 Advanced

The Department of Consumer Affairs is implementing the Time Dissemination Project in collaboration with which institutions?

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Correct answer: D — CSIR-NPL and ISRO

PIB (DoCA): The Time Dissemination Project is implemented by the Department of Consumer Affairs in collaboration with CSIR-NPL and ISRO.

Mizoram signs MoU with BHASHINI for multilingual governance
Q57

Which state signed an MoU with the Digital India BHASHINI Division on 18 June 2025 to promote multilingual governance in its native language?

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Correct answer: A — Mizoram

PIB (MeitY): The Digital India BHASHINI Division and the Government of Mizoram signed an MoU to empower the Mizo community through language technology.

Q58 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Mizoram–BHASHINI MoU of 18 June 2025: 1. The MoU was signed at Aizawl. 2. Mizoram Chief Secretary Khilli Ram Meena was present at the signing. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 2 only

PIB (MeitY): The MoU was signed at the MeitY Office, CGO Complex, New Delhi, not Aizawl, in the presence of Mizoram Chief Secretary Khilli Ram Meena. So the answer is 2 only.

Sahitya Akademi announces Bal Sahitya Puraskar 2025 for 24 writers
Q59

What is the award money for each Sahitya Akademi Bal Sahitya Puraskar 2025, announced on 18 June 2025?

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Correct answer: A — ₹50,000

PIB (Culture): The award comprises a casket containing an engraved copper plaque and award money of ₹50,000 (Rs.50,000).

Q60 Advanced

Who received the Sahitya Akademi Bal Sahitya Puraskar 2025 in Hindi, and for which book?

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Correct answer: C — Sushil Shukla for 'Ek Batey Bara'

PIB (Culture, Annexure A): Hindi – Ek Batey Bara (Short Stories) – Sushil Shukla, so Sushil Shukla for 'Ek Batey Bara'.

Finance Minister presents Digital Payments Awards at Vigyan Bhawan
Q61

Where was the Digital Payments Awards ceremony hosted by the Department of Financial Services held on 18 June 2025?

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Correct answer: B — Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi

PIB (MoF): DFS hosted the Digital Payments Awards ceremony at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi on 18th June 2025.

Q62 Advanced

According to the Finance Minister at the Digital Payments Awards on 18 June 2025, UPI is active in how many countries?

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Correct answer: C — 7

PIB (MoF): Today UPI is active in 7 countries, the Finance Minister said.

Q63 Advanced

Consider the following statements made at the Digital Payments Awards on 18 June 2025: 1. UPI recorded 18,587 crore transactions in FY 2024-25. 2. India's fintech adoption rate is 87% against 67% globally. 3. A total of 10 awards were presented to top-performing banks. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3

PIB (MoF): UPI recorded 18,587 crore transactions in FY 2024-25, India has 87% fintech adoption against 67% globally, and 10 awards went to top-performing banks. All are correct, so the answer is 1, 2 and 3.

Thai Buddhist delegation led by acting Supreme Patriarch visits India
Q64

Who led the Thai Buddhist monk delegation that prayed at the National Museum, New Delhi on 17 June 2025?

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Correct answer: B — Somdet Phra Therayanamuni, acting Supreme Patriarch of Thailand

PIB (Culture): The delegation was led by H E Somdet Phra Therayanamuni, acting Supreme Patriarch of Thailand; Phra Kittisaramuni Kulphol is Deputy Abbot of Wat Debsirindravas.

Q65 Advanced

Which organisation hosted the Thai Buddhist delegation during its visit to India in June 2025?

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Correct answer: D — International Buddhist Confederation

PIB (Culture): The delegation was hosted by the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC).

KVIC disburses ₹300 crore PMEGP margin money to 11,480 service-sector units
Q66

How much margin money subsidy did KVIC disburse to 11,480 service-sector beneficiaries on 17 June 2025?

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Correct answer: D — ₹300 crore

PIB (MSME): KVIC disbursed margin money subsidy of ₹300 crore (Rs 300 crore) to 11,480 Service Sector beneficiaries on 17 June 2025.

Q67

Under which scheme did KVIC disburse margin money subsidy on 17 June 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme

PIB (MSME): The subsidy was disbursed under the Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP).

Q68 Advanced

According to KVIC, how many micro enterprises had been set up under PMEGP since its inception up to 2024-25?

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Correct answer: C — 10,18,185

PIB (MSME): A total of 10,18,185 micro enterprises have been set up under the scheme so far; 90,04,541 is the number of people connected to employment.

Amit Shah opens annual conference of Relief Commissioners and Disaster Response Forces
Q69

Who addressed the Annual Conference of Relief Commissioners and Disaster Response Forces as chief guest on 16 June 2025?

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Correct answer: B — Amit Shah

PIB (MHA): Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed the annual conference in New Delhi as the chief guest.

Q70 Advanced

At the conference of 16 June 2025, Amit Shah cited which cyclone in Gujarat as an example of zero casualties?

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Correct answer: D — Biparjoy

PIB (MHA): Shah said that during Cyclone Biparjoy in Gujarat there were zero casualties.

Q71 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Annual Conference of Relief Commissioners and SDRFs, 2025: 1. It was a two-day conference organised by the Ministry of Home Affairs. 2. Its valedictory session was chaired by the Union Home Secretary. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

PIB (MHA): The two-day conference organised by MHA concluded on 17 June; the valedictory session was chaired by Dr P. K. Mishra, Principal Secretary to the PM, not the Home Secretary. So the answer is 1 only.

First Assembly of International Big Cat Alliance held; Bhupender Yadav endorsed as President
Q72

Who was endorsed as the President of the International Big Cat Alliance at its first Assembly on 16 June 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Bhupender Yadav

PIB (MoEFCC): The Assembly unanimously endorsed Bhupender Yadav as the President of the IBCA; S.P. Yadav was endorsed as Director General.

Q73 Advanced

The International Big Cat Alliance is a coalition of how many range countries?

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Correct answer: C — 95

PIB (MoEFCC): IBCA is a coalition of 95 range countries; 9 countries sent ministerial delegations to the first Assembly.

Q74 Advanced

Who was endorsed as the Director General of the International Big Cat Alliance in June 2025?

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Correct answer: B — S.P. Yadav

PIB (MoEFCC): The Assembly also endorsed S.P. Yadav as the Director General of IBCA.

Q75 Advanced

Which of the following is NOT among the seven big cats under the mandate of the International Big Cat Alliance?

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Correct answer: D — Clouded Leopard

PIB (MoEFCC): IBCA's mandate covers Tiger, Lion, Leopard, Snow Leopard, Cheetah, Jaguar and Puma, so the Clouded Leopard is not among them.

Defence Cyber Agency begins national exercise 'Cyber Suraksha'
Q76

What is the name of the national-level cyber security exercise that commenced on 16 June 2025?

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Correct answer: C — Cyber Suraksha

PIB (MoD): 'Cyber Suraksha', a comprehensive Cyber Security Exercise, commenced on June 16, 2025.

Q77 Advanced

The 'Cyber Suraksha' exercise of June 2025 was organised by the Defence Cyber Agency under the aegis of:

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Correct answer: B — Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff

PIB (MoD): The exercise was organised by Defence Cyber Agency under the aegis of Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff.

Q78 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the 'Cyber Suraksha' exercise: 1. It runs from 16 June to 27 June 2025. 2. Over 100 participants from national-level agencies and defence stakeholders are taking part. 3. A conclave of Chief Information Security Officers is part of the exercise. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3

PIB (MoD): The exercise runs from 16 to 27 June 2025 with over 100 participants, and a CISOs conclave is dovetailed into it. All are correct, so the answer is 1, 2 and 3.