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Gujarat Current Affairs Quiz — All time

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Modi and Christodoulides meet business leaders in Limassol; NSE IX–Cyprus Stock Exchange MoU, UPI tie-up
Q1

In which Cyprus city did PM Modi and President Nikos Christodoulides hold a roundtable with business leaders on 15 June 2025?

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Correct answer: B — Limassol

PIB (PMO): the roundtable interaction with business leaders from Cyprus and India was held in Limassol.

Q2 Advanced

During PM Modi's Cyprus visit in June 2025, the Cyprus Stock Exchange signed an MoU with which Indian entity?

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Correct answer: C — NSE International Exchange, GIFT City

PIB (PMO): the two leaders welcomed the MoU between NSE International Exchange, GIFT City, Gujarat and the Cyprus Stock Exchange.

Q3 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the India–Cyprus business roundtable of 15 June 2025: 1. NIPL and Eurobank Cyprus reached an understanding on introducing UPI for cross-border payments. 2. An India–Greece–Cyprus Business and Investment Council was launched. 3. The visit was the first ever by an Indian Prime Minister to Cyprus. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only

PIB: statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is wrong: MEA called it the first visit of an Indian PM to Cyprus in over two decades, not the first ever. So the answer is 1 and 2 only.

Global Wind Day: Pralhad Joshi calls wind energy central to India's renewable strategy
Q4

As stated by Pralhad Joshi on Global Wind Day 2025, what is India's global rank in wind power installed capacity?

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Correct answer: A — Fourth

PIB (MNRE): India has globally the fourth largest wind power installed capacity.

Q5 Advanced

On Global Wind Day 2025, Offshore wind leasing areas of 4 GW were said to be identified in which two states?

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Correct answer: D — Gujarat and Tamil Nadu

PIB (MNRE): Joshi listed launching the offshore sector with 4 GW of leasing areas identified in Gujarat and Tamil Nadu.

Q6 Advanced

Consider the following statements made at the Global Wind Day 2025 conference in Bengaluru: 1. The renewable energy budget has risen by 53% to ₹26,549 crore. 2. India manufactures wind turbines ranging from 225 kW to 5.2 MW. 3. 33 models of wind turbines are produced by 14 companies in India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3

PIB (MNRE): Joshi said the RE budget rose 53% to ₹26,549 crore and India makes turbines from 225 kW to 5.2 MW, with 33 models produced by 14 companies. So 1, 2 and 3 are all correct.

AI171 crash: Civil Aviation Minister announces high-level committee, Boeing 787 inspections
Q7

The High-Level Committee constituted after the Air India AI171 crash, announced on 14 June 2025, is chaired by whom?

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Correct answer: C — Union Home Secretary

PIB (Civil Aviation): a High-Level Committee has been constituted under the Chairmanship of the Union Home Secretary.

Q8 Advanced

Within what period is the High-Level Committee on the AI171 crash to submit its consolidated report?

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Correct answer: A — Three months

PIB (Civil Aviation): the committee is to submit a consolidated report within three months.

Q9 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the government's AI171 briefing of 14 June 2025: 1. The aircraft's black box was recovered on 13 June 2025. 2. DGCA directed Air India to inspect all Boeing 787-8 and 787-9 aircraft fitted with GEnx engines. 3. All 33 Dreamliners in service with Indian carriers had already been inspected. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only

PIB (Civil Aviation): the black box was recovered on 13 June around 5 PM, and DGCA ordered inspections of 787-8/787-9 aircraft with GEnx engines, so 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is wrong: only 8 of the 33 Dreamliners had been inspected. So the answer is 1 and 2 only.

Q10 Advanced

On which date was the High-Level Committee on the AI171 crash scheduled to begin its deliberations?

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Correct answer: D — 16 June 2025

PIB (Civil Aviation): the committee is scheduled to begin its deliberations on Monday, 16 June 2025.

PM Modi visits Ahmedabad after plane crash, meets injured including lone survivor; condoles Vijay Rupani
Q11

Where did PM Modi chair a review meeting on relief and recovery efforts after the Ahmedabad plane crash on 13 June 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Ahmedabad Airport

PIB (PMO): PM chaired a review meeting at Ahmedabad Airport with top authorities to assess the ongoing relief and recovery efforts.

Q12 Advanced

Which former Chief Minister of Gujarat lost his life in the Ahmedabad air disaster, as condoled by PM Modi on 13 June 2025?

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Correct answer: C — Vijay Rupani

PIB (PMO): PM Modi condoled the passing of former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, who lost his life in the Ahmedabad air disaster.

Air India flight AI171, a Boeing 787-8 bound for London Gatwick, crashes after take-off from Ahmedabad
Q13

Air India flight AI171, which crashed after take-off from Ahmedabad on 12 June 2025, was operated with which aircraft type?

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Correct answer: B — Boeing 787-8

Air India statement (also ThePrint/PTI, Aviation Week): AI171 was a 12-year-old Boeing 787-8 that departed Ahmedabad at 1338 hrs.

Q14

What was the destination of Air India flight AI171 that crashed after take-off from Ahmedabad on 12 June 2025?

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Correct answer: D — London Gatwick

Air India statement (also ThePrint/PTI, Aviation Week): flight AI171 was operating from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick.

Q15 Advanced

Consider the following statements about those on board Air India flight AI171 on 12 June 2025: 1. The aircraft was carrying 230 passengers and 12 crew. 2. Portuguese nationals formed the largest group of foreign passengers. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Air India statement and Amit Shah (PIB): 230 passengers and 12 crew, so 1 is correct. Air India: passengers were 169 Indian, 53 British, 7 Portuguese and 1 Canadian, so British nationals (53), not Portuguese (7), were the largest foreign group and 2 is wrong. So the answer is 1 only.

Q16 Advanced

Which body began the investigation into the Air India AI171 crash on 12 June 2025?

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Correct answer: C — Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB)

PIB (Ministry of Civil Aviation briefing, 14 June 2025): the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) began its investigation on 12 June 2025, the day of the crash.

Centre approves PSS procurement of summer moong in Haryana, UP and Gujarat and groundnut in UP
Q17

On 12 June 2025, procurement of summer moong under the Price Support Scheme was approved in Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and which other state?

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Correct answer: C — Gujarat

PIB (Agriculture): 54,166 MT of moong was approved under PSS in Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat for the summer crop season 2025–26.

Q18 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the procurement decisions of 12 June 2025: 1. Procurement of 50,750 MT of groundnut under PSS was approved in Uttar Pradesh. 2. Procurement of tur, urad and masur up to 100% of State production has been extended up to 2030–31. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

PIB (Agriculture): 50,750 MT of groundnut under PSS was approved in Uttar Pradesh, so 1 is correct. The Union Budget 2025 continued 100% procurement of tur, urad and masur for four more years up to 2028–29, not 2030–31, so 2 is wrong. So the answer is 1 only.

Q19 Advanced

The Price Support Scheme is a component of the umbrella scheme PM-AASHA. Which of the following is NOT a component of PM-AASHA?

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Correct answer: B — PM-KISAN

PIB (Agriculture) (static): PM-AASHA encompasses the Price Support Scheme, Price Deficiency Payment Scheme, Market Intervention Scheme and Price Stabilisation Fund. PM-KISAN is not a component.

Indian Coast Guard chairs 137th meeting of Offshore Security Coordination Committee
Q20

Which organisation chaired the 137th meeting of the Offshore Security Coordination Committee (OSCC) in New Delhi on 12 June 2025?

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Correct answer: B — Indian Coast Guard

PIB (Defence): the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) chaired the 137th OSCC meeting in New Delhi on 12 June 2025.

Q21 Advanced

Who, as Director General of the Indian Coast Guard, addressed the 137th OSCC meeting on 12 June 2025?

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Correct answer: C — Paramesh Sivamani

PIB (Defence): Director General ICG Paramesh Sivamani addressed the committee and underlined the importance of energy security.

Q22 Advanced

In which year was the Offshore Security Coordination Committee (OSCC) constituted to ensure effective functioning of offshore security arrangements?

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Correct answer: D — 1978

PIB (Defence) (static): the OSCC was constituted in 1978 to ensure the effective functioning of offshore security arrangements.

DGT and Shell India launch Green Skills and EV training programme at ITIs and NSTIs in five states
Q23

Which organisation is implementing the DGT–Shell India Green Skills and EV training programme launched on 12 June 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Edunet Foundation

PIB (MSDE): the initiative is implemented by Edunet Foundation, the training partner of Shell.

Q24 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the first phase of the DGT–Shell India EV training programme: 1. A 240-hour advanced EV Technician course will run at 4 NSTIs. 2. A 90-hour job-oriented EV skills course will run at 12 ITIs with Shell-supported labs. 3. The 50-hour foundational green skills module is limited to ITIs that have physical labs. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only

PIB (MSDE): 240-hour course at 4 NSTIs and 90-hour course at 12 ITIs with Shell-supported labs are correct. The 50-hour module is for additional ITIs without physical labs, so 3 is wrong. So the answer is 1 and 2 only.

Q25 Advanced

The DGT–Shell India EV training programme launched on 12 June 2025 covers ITIs and NSTIs in Delhi-NCR, Maharashtra and three other states. Which of the following is NOT one of them?

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Correct answer: D — Kerala

PIB (MSDE): the programme covers Delhi-NCR, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. Kerala is not among them.

95th Network Planning Group meeting evaluates five projects including Ahmedabad Metro airport link
Q26 Advanced

The Ahmedabad Metro Rail Project Phase-2A evaluated at the 95th Network Planning Group meeting on 12 June 2025 is meant to provide direct connectivity to which destination?

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Correct answer: A — Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport

PIB (Commerce): Phase-2A extends the Ahmedabad Metro by 6.032 km from Koteshwar Metro Station to provide direct connectivity to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport.

National e-Governance Awards 2025 add Gram Panchayat category; Rohini (Maharashtra) wins Gold
Q27

Which Gram Panchayat won the Gold Award in the new Gram Panchayat category of the National Awards for e-Governance 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Rohini (Dhule, Maharashtra)

The Gold Award in the new category went to the Gram Panchayat of Rohini (Dhule, Maharashtra).

Q28 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the new Gram Panchayat category of the National Awards for e-Governance 2025: 1. Over 1.45 lakh entries were received from 26 States and Union Territories. 2. Gold awardees receive a financial incentive of ₹5 lakh. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Statement 1 is correct: over 1.45 lakh entries came from 26 States and Union Territories. Statement 2 is incorrect: Gold awardees receive ₹10 lakh; ₹5 lakh is for Silver awardees.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru win maiden IPL title, beating Punjab Kings by six runs
Q29

Which team did Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat in the IPL 2025 final on 3 June 2025?

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Correct answer: C — Punjab Kings

Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Punjab Kings in the IPL 2025 final in Ahmedabad to win their first IPL title.

Q30 Advanced

By what margin did Royal Challengers Bengaluru win the IPL 2025 final?

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Correct answer: B — 6 runs

RCB made 190 for 9 and restricted Punjab Kings to 184 for 7, winning by 6 runs.

Q31 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the IPL 2025 final: 1. Virat Kohli was Royal Challengers Bengaluru's top scorer with 43. 2. Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the title in their second IPL final. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Statement 1 is correct: Kohli top-scored for RCB with 43. Statement 2 is incorrect: the title came in RCB's fourth IPL final, after three previous final defeats.

India Pavilion inaugurated at Nor-Shipping in Oslo, India's first participation
Q32

Where is India's National Maritime Heritage Centre, for which Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal sought Norway's cooperation in June 2025, located?

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Correct answer: B — Lothal, Gujarat

Sonowal sought Norway's cooperation in cultural, technological and academic collaboration for the National Maritime Heritage Centre at Lothal, Gujarat.

Q33 Advanced

At which global maritime event in Oslo did India set up its pavilion for the first time on 3 June 2025?

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Correct answer: C — Nor-Shipping

The India Pavilion was inaugurated at Nor-Shipping in Oslo, marking India's first-ever participation in the event.

₹42.42 crore projects launched at Deendayal Port, Kandla, including a Seafarer Centre
Q34

What was the total value of port development projects launched at Deendayal Port, Kandla, on 28 May 2025?

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Correct answer: C — ₹42.42 crore

The Ports Ministry said projects worth ₹42.42 crore were inaugurated and their foundation stones laid.

Q35 Advanced

Who launched the ₹42.42 crore projects including a Seafarer Centre at Deendayal Port on 28 May 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Shantanu Thakur

Minister of State for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Shantanu Thakur launched the projects.

PM launches Urban Development Year 2025 at Gandhinagar, marking 20 years of Gujarat's urban growth story
Q36

Where did Prime Minister Narendra Modi launch Urban Development Year 2025 on 27 May 2025?

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Correct answer: B — Gandhinagar

The PM launched Urban Development Year 2025 at the celebrations of 20 years of Gujarat's Urban Growth Story in Gandhinagar.

Q37 Advanced

Urban Development Year 2025, launched in Gujarat in May 2025, marks 20 years of which earlier initiative?

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Correct answer: C — Urban Development Year 2005

Urban Development Year 2025 marks 20 years of Urban Development Year 2005.

PM launches projects worth over ₹24,000 crore in Dahod; flags off first locomotive from Dahod factory
Q38

The Indian Railways locomotive manufacturing plant inaugurated at Dahod in May 2025 will produce electric locomotives of what power?

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Correct answer: C — 9,000 HP

The Dahod plant will produce 9,000 HP electric locomotives for domestic purposes and for export.

Q39 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the PM's programme in Dahod on 26 May 2025: 1. The PM announced that Gujarat had achieved 100% electrification of its railway network. 2. The PM flagged off a Vande Bharat Express between Dahod and Mumbai. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: the Vande Bharat Express flagged off runs between Veraval and Ahmedabad; an Express train was flagged off between Valsad and Dahod.

Q40

Speaking at Dahod on 26 May 2025, the Prime Minister noted that the date marked the anniversary of what?

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Correct answer: D — His first oath as Prime Minister in 2014

The PM remarked that 26 May marks the day he first took oath as Prime Minister in 2014.

PM launches projects worth over ₹53,400 crore in Bhuj, Kutch
Q41

Projects worth how much were launched by the Prime Minister in Bhuj, Gujarat on 26 May 2025?

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Correct answer: B — Over ₹53,400 crore

Projects worth over ₹53,400 crore were launched in Bhuj; the Dahod projects the same day were worth over ₹24,000 crore.

Q42 Advanced

Kandla, cited by the Prime Minister at Bhuj in May 2025, is one of how many designated green hydrogen hubs in India?

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Correct answer: B — Three

The PM noted that Kandla is one of the three designated green hydrogen hubs in the country.

Gir lion population rises from 674 to 891 in five years, PM says in Mann Ki Baat
Q43

According to the latest lion census cited by the PM in May 2025, what is the lion population in Gir, Gujarat?

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Correct answer: D — 891

The population rose from 674 to 891 in five years.

Q44 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the lion census mentioned in Mann Ki Baat in May 2025: 1. It was conducted across 25 districts of Gujarat. 2. It covered an area of about 35,000 square kilometres. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 2 only

Statement 1 is wrong: the census was conducted in 11 districts. Statement 2 is correct.

ECI announces bye-elections to five Assembly seats in Gujarat, Kerala, Punjab and West Bengal
Q45

The Nilambur Assembly constituency, where a bye-election was announced in May 2025, is in which state?

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Correct answer: D — Kerala

35-Nilambur is in Kerala.

Q46

The bye-elections announced by the ECI on 25 May 2025 covered how many Assembly constituencies in how many states?

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Correct answer: A — Five constituencies in four states

Five constituencies: Kadi (SC) and Visavadar in Gujarat, Nilambur in Kerala, Ludhiana West in Punjab and Kaliganj in West Bengal.

Q47 Advanced

Consider the following statements about voter enrolment as noted by the ECI in May 2025: 1. Section 14 of the Representation of the People Act 1950 was amended by the Election Laws (Amendment) Act 2021. 2. After the amendment, there are four qualifying dates in a year to enrol as a voter. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct as per the ECI release.

Bengaluru, Delhi, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad and Surat to get electric buses under PM E-DRIVE
Q48

Which city is to receive the largest number of electric buses (about 4,500) in the current phase of PM E-DRIVE, as announced in May 2025?

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Correct answer: C — Bengaluru

About 4,500 e-buses are to go to Bengaluru, 2,800 to Delhi, 2,000 to Hyderabad, 1,000 to Ahmedabad and 600 to Surat.

Q49 Advanced

As approved by the Union Cabinet, how much of the PM E-DRIVE outlay is earmarked for the procurement of e-buses, and how many e-buses does it support?

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Correct answer: B — ₹4,391 crore for 14,028 e-buses

The Cabinet release provides ₹4,391 crore for 14,028 e-buses; ₹10,900 crore is the total scheme outlay over two years.

Q50 Advanced

Under PM E-DRIVE, which agency handles demand aggregation of e-buses in the nine cities with population above 40 lakh?

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Correct answer: D — Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL)

As per the Cabinet release, demand aggregation is done by CESL in nine cities with more than 40 lakh population.

National workshop in Udaipur finalises Detailed Action Plan for Aravalli Landscape Restoration
Q51 Advanced

The national workshop to finalise the Detailed Action Plan for Aravalli Landscape Restoration was held in May 2025 at:

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Correct answer: B — Udaipur

The workshop was inaugurated by Bhupender Yadav at Udaipur, Rajasthan on 21 May 2025.

Q52

The May 2025 national workshop on Aravalli landscape restoration was organised by MoEFCC together with:

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Correct answer: D — Rajasthan Forest Department

The workshop was organised by MoEFCC and the Rajasthan Forest Department.

Cooperation Minister: PACS in every panchayat by 2029; 57 initiatives in International Year of Cooperatives
Q53

As stated by the Union Minister of Cooperation in May 2025, a Primary Agricultural Credit Society (PACS) will be established in every panchayat by which year?

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Correct answer: C — 2029

Amit Shah said the Government will establish a PACS in every panchayat across the country by 2029.

Q54

The United Nations is observing 2025 as the International Year of what?

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Correct answer: A — Cooperatives

The UN is observing 2025 as the International Year of Cooperatives (IYC 2025).

Q55 Advanced

According to the Union Minister of Cooperation (May 2025), about how many initiatives have been taken by the Ministry of Cooperation so far?

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Correct answer: D — 57

Amit Shah said about 57 initiatives of various types have been taken so far by the Ministry of Cooperation.

AAI NOTAMs: civil flights suspended at 32 airports; 25 ATS route segments closed till 15 May
Q56

As per the release of 10 May 2025, how many airports were temporarily closed to civil flight operations under the NOTAMs?

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Correct answer: A — 32

32 airports across northern and western India were closed for civil flights from 9 to 14 May 2025; 25 was the number of ATS route segments.

Q57 Advanced

Consider the following statements: 1. AAI extended the temporary closure of 25 ATS route segments within the Delhi and Mumbai Flight Information Regions. 2. The route segments were to remain unavailable until 2359 UTC on 14 May 2025, which corresponds to 0529 IST on 15 May 2025. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct as per the Ministry of Civil Aviation release.

Q58 Advanced

NOTAM G0555/25 on the closure of ATS route segments replaced which earlier NOTAM?

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Correct answer: D — G0525/25

As per NOTAM G0555/25 (which replaces G0525/25), the 25 route segments remained unavailable until 2359 UTC on 14 May 2025.

Security to be upgraded at scientific installations in border areas; IMD Srinagar and Leh facilities to get bolstered security
Q59 Advanced

IMD installations at which two locations were specifically to receive bolstered security, as per the review of 10 May 2025?

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Correct answer: B — Srinagar and Leh

The vital IMD installations in Srinagar and Leh were to receive bolstered security.

Q60 Advanced

Consider the following directions given to scientific institutions on 10 May 2025: 1. Upcoming examinations were to be advanced and held immediately. 2. Each institution was to develop and circulate SOPs for emergency response. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 2 only

Only 2 is correct. Upcoming examinations and research proposal calls were to be postponed until further notice.

Q61

Who attended the 10 May 2025 security review as Director General of IMD?

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Correct answer: D — Mrutyunjay Mohapatra

Mrutyunjay Mohapatra is DG, IMD; Abhay Karandikar is Secretary DST, Rajesh Gokhale Secretary DBT and N. Kalaiselvi DG CSIR.

IIFT gets approval for off-campus centre at GIFT City, Gujarat
Q62

In which year was the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), which got approval for a GIFT City centre in May 2025, established?

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Correct answer: B — 1963

IIFT was established in 1963 under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. 1956 is the year of the UGC Act and 2023 of the deemed university regulations.

Q63 Advanced

Consider the following statements about IIFT's GIFT City centre: 1. The approval was given by the Ministry of Education under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956. 2. The centre will offer IIFT's flagship MBA (International Business) programme. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct, as per the Commerce Ministry release of 6 May 2025.

Maharashtra and Gujarat mark their foundation day on 1 May
Q64

Maharashtra and Gujarat were formed on 1 May of which year?

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Correct answer: B — 1960

Both States were born on 1 May 1960 from the State of Bombay.

Q65 Advanced

Maharashtra and Gujarat were carved out of which earlier State?

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Correct answer: D — Bombay State

On 1 May 1960 two States, Gujarat and Maharashtra, were born from the State of Bombay (Mumbai).

Mann Ki Baat: 140 crore trees under 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam'; 70 lakh trees in Ahmedabad
Q66

As per Mann Ki Baat of 27 April 2025, how many trees were planted across India in one year under the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign?

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Correct answer: C — More than 140 crore

The PM said more than 140 crore trees had been planted in one year under the campaign.

Q67 Advanced

Consider the following based on Mann Ki Baat of 27 April 2025: 1. More than 70 lakh trees have been planted in Ahmedabad in the last few years. 2. The 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign completes one year on 21 June. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only 1 is correct. The campaign completes one year on World Environment Day, 5 June.

NSDC–PDEU Centre of Excellence launched in Gandhinagar with 40+ skill courses
Q68

The Centre of Excellence jointly set up by NSDC and Pandit Deendayal Energy University, launched on 21 April 2025, is located in which city?

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Correct answer: B — Gandhinagar

Gandhinagar: the NSDC–PDEU Centre was launched at Gandhinagar, Gujarat.

Coast Guard and Gujarat ATS seize 300 kg of methamphetamine worth about ₹1,800 crore
Q69

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.

Q70 Advanced

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.

Q71 Advanced

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.

Gujarat raises assistance for new Nagar Seva Sadans in municipalities
Q72

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.

Q73 Advanced

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.

Q74 Advanced

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.

Kathak exponent Kumudini Lakhia passes away
Q75

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.

Q76 Advanced

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.

Q77 Advanced

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.