India Current Affairs Quiz — All time
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In which city is the residence of music maestro Bhupen Hazarika, visited by Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on 26 July 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Guwahati
PIB (26 July 2025): Sonowal visited the iconic residence of Dr. Bhupen Hazarika in Guwahati.
What was the value of the Line of Credit extended by India to Maldives during PM Modi's State Visit in July 2025?
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Correct answer: A — ₹4,850 crore
PIB List of Outcomes: extension of a Line of Credit of INR 4,850 crore to Maldives.
Which Indian entity signed a network-to-network agreement with the Maldives Monetary Authority on UPI in July 2025?
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Correct answer: B — NPCI International Payment Limited (NIPL)
PIB List of Outcomes: Network-to-Network Agreement between India's NPCI International Payment Limited (NIPL) and Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) on UPI in Maldives.
The India-Maldives Joint Vision whose implementation PM Modi and President Muizzu reviewed on 25 July 2025 is titled:
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Correct answer: C — Comprehensive Economic and Maritime Security Partnership
PIB (25 July 2025): the leaders took stock of the India-Maldives Joint Vision for a 'Comprehensive Economic and Maritime Security Partnership', adopted during President Muizzu's State Visit to India in October 2024.
Consider the following outcomes of PM Modi's State Visit to Maldives (July 2025): 1. Launch of India-Maldives Free Trade Agreement negotiations. 2. An MoU on recognition of the Indian Pharmacopoeia by Maldives. 3. An amendatory agreement reducing Maldives' annual debt repayment obligations on GoI-funded Lines of Credit. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
PIB List of Outcomes lists the launch of IMFTA negotiations, the MoU on recognition of Indian Pharmacopoeia, and the amendatory agreement on reducing annual debt repayment obligations. All correct.
How many social housing units in Hulhumale, built under India's Buyers' Credit facilities, were handed over during PM Modi's Maldives visit (July 2025)?
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Correct answer: B — 3,300
PIB List of Outcomes: handing-over of 3,300 social housing units in Hulhumale under India's Buyers' Credit facilities.
The Air Defence Fire Control Radars contracted from BEL on 25 July 2025 were procured under which category?
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Correct answer: C — Buy (Indian-IDDM)
PIB (25 July 2025): procurement under the Buy (Indian-Indigenously Designed Developed and Manufactured) category.
What is the minimum indigenous content of the Air Defence Fire Control Radars ordered from BEL in July 2025?
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Correct answer: D — 70%
PIB: with minimum 70% indigenous content, the radars will detect all forms of air-borne threats.
Which body administers the Atal Pension Yojana, whose gross enrolments crossed 8 crore in July 2025?
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Correct answer: A — PFRDA
PIB (25 July 2025): APY, a flagship social security scheme administered by PFRDA, surpassed 8 crore gross enrolments.
What is the eligible entry age for the Atal Pension Yojana?
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Correct answer: B — 18-40 years
PIB: APY is open to all Indian citizens between 18-40 years, except those who are or have been income tax payers.
After the Jhalawar school building collapse of 25 July 2025, NHRC issued notices to the Chief Secretary of Rajasthan and the SP, Jhalawar, seeking a report within:
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Correct answer: D — Two weeks
PIB (NHRC, 26 July 2025): notices were issued calling for a detailed report within two weeks.
The National Human Rights Commission, which took suo motu cognizance of the Jhalawar school collapse, was set up on:
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Correct answer: A — 12 October 1993
PIB (NHRC 32nd Foundation Day): the Commission was set up on 12 October 1993.
Where were the flight-trials of DRDO's ULPGM-V3, announced on 25 July 2025, carried out?
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Correct answer: A — National Open Area Range, Kurnool
PIB (25 July 2025): DRDO carried out flight-trials of ULPGM-V3 at the National Open Area Range (NOAR) test range in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh.
The UAV from which ULPGM-V3 was released during its July 2025 trials was developed by:
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Correct answer: B — Newspace Research Technologies, Bengaluru
PIB: the missile was released from a UAV indigenously developed by Indian start-up Newspace Research Technologies, Bengaluru.
Consider the following statements about ULPGM-V3 (July 2025): 1. It is an enhanced version of ULPGM-V2. 2. It offers three modular warhead options, and the July 2025 trials were in the anti-armour configuration. 3. Its Development cum Production Partners were HAL and BEL. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 1 and 2 only
PIB: ULPGM-V3 enhances ULPGM-V2; it has three modular warheads and the trials were for the anti-armour configuration. The DcPPs were Adani Defence and Bharat Dynamics Limited, not HAL and BEL, so 3 is wrong.
In how many Indian languages did the official Rashtrapati Bhavan websites become available on 25 July 2025?
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Correct answer: D — 22
PIB (25 July 2025): the official websites of Rashtrapati Bhavan are now available in 22 Indian languages.
By when is Rashtrapati Bhavan targeted to become Net Zero, as per initiatives launched on 25 July 2025?
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Correct answer: B — March 2027
PIB: commencement of initiatives to make Rashtrapati Bhavan Net Zero by March 2027.
Consider the following statements regarding Article 56 of the Constitution of India: 1. The President holds office for a term of five years from the date on which he enters upon his office. 2. The President may resign by writing addressed to the Vice-President. 3. The President must vacate office on expiry of the term even if a successor has not entered office. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 and 2 only
Article 56(1): five-year term from entering office; proviso (a): resignation addressed to the Vice-President; proviso (c): the President continues in office, notwithstanding expiry of term, until the successor enters office. So 3 is wrong.
The India-Maldives commemorative stamps released on 25 July 2025 depict the Indian 'Uru' boat, handcrafted in the boatyards of:
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Correct answer: C — Beypore, Kerala
PIB (25 July 2025): the stamps depict the Indian boat Uru, a large wooden dhow handcrafted in the historic boatyards of Beypore, Kerala, and the Maldivian Vadhu Dhoni.
Which building in Male, constructed with India's financial assistance, was jointly inaugurated by PM Modi and President Muizzu on 25 July 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Ministry of Defence building
PIB (25 July 2025): the leaders jointly inaugurated the eleven-storey Ministry of Defence building of Maldives in Male, built with India's financial assistance.
Under what name did the Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme come into effect from 1 August 2025?
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Correct answer: B — PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana
PIB (25 July 2025): the ELI Scheme will come into effect from 1 August 2025 as the 'PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PM-VBRY)'.
What is the outlay of the PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana?
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Correct answer: C — ₹99,446 crore
PIB: with an outlay of ₹99,446 crore, PM-VBRY aims to incentivise the creation of more than 3.5 crore jobs over 2 years.
Consider the following statements about PM-VBRY: 1. Part A offers first-time EPFO-registered employees one month's EPF wage up to ₹15,000 in two instalments. 2. Part B gives employers up to ₹3,000 per month for two years for each additional employee with sustained employment of at least six months. 3. Benefits apply to jobs created between 1 August 2025 and 31 July 2027. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
PIB (25 July 2025): Part A gives one month EPF wage up to ₹15,000 in two instalments; Part B gives employers up to ₹3,000/month for two years per additional employee sustained for six months; benefits apply to jobs created between 1 Aug 2025 and 31 Jul 2027. All correct.
Where is the third round of India-New Zealand FTA negotiations scheduled, after the second round concluded on 25 July 2025?
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Correct answer: C — New Zealand, September 2025
PIB (25 July 2025): the Third Round of negotiations is scheduled to be held in New Zealand in September 2025.
The Railways' ₹1,011 crore station upgrade plan reviewed on 25 July 2025 is for which event in 2027?
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Correct answer: A — Nashik-Trimbakeshwar Simhastha
PIB (25 July 2025): the Railway Minister reviewed plans for Nashik-Trimbakeshwar Simhastha 2027, with ₹1,011 crore of works at five key stations.
The WHO External Expert Group Meeting held on 24-25 July 2025 with the Ministry of Ayush focused on draft WHO Technical Reports on training and practice in which system?
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Correct answer: D — Siddha
PIB (25 July 2025): the meeting focused on finalising the Draft WHO Technical Reports on Training and Practice in Siddha, with CCRS.
Who signed the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement on behalf of India on 24 July 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Piyush Goyal
PIB (24 July 2025): the agreement was signed by Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and UK Secretary of State for Business and Trade Jonathan Reynolds, in the presence of the two Prime Ministers.
Under the India-UK CETA, zero-duty access is available on what share of tariff lines?
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Correct answer: A — 99%
PIB: zero-duty access on 99% of tariff lines, covering nearly 100% of the trade value.
The signing of the India-UK CETA on 24 July 2025 followed the conclusion of negotiations announced on:
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Correct answer: D — 6 May 2025
PIB (24 July 2025): the signing of the India-UK CETA follows the successful conclusion of negotiations announced on 6 May 2025.
Consider the following statements about the India-UK CETA (July 2025): 1. India-UK bilateral trade stands at nearly USD 56 billion, with a goal to double it by 2030. 2. The Double Contribution Convention will exempt Indian workers and their employers from UK social security contributions for three years. 3. The agreement was signed by the two Prime Ministers. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 1 and 2 only
PIB: trade is nearly USD 56 billion with a goal to double by 2030, and the DCC will exempt Indian workers and employers from UK social security contributions for three years. The agreement was signed by Piyush Goyal and Jonathan Reynolds in the presence of the two PMs, so 3 is wrong.
Which UK minister signed the India-UK CETA on 24 July 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Jonathan Reynolds, Secretary of State for Business and Trade
PIB: the agreement was signed by Jonathan Reynolds, Secretary of State for Business and Trade; Rachel Reeves was present.
Where did PM Modi and UK PM Keir Starmer hold talks on 24 July 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Chequers, Buckinghamshire
PIB (24 July 2025): PM Modi was received by PM Starmer at the UK Prime Minister's country residence at Chequers in Buckinghamshire.
Which document, steering the India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership for the next ten years, was adopted on 24 July 2025?
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Correct answer: B — India-UK Vision 2035
PIB: the two leaders adopted the India-UK Vision 2035, which will steer the relationship for the next ten years.
Where did PM Modi call on King Charles III on 24 July 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Sandringham Estate
PIB (24 July 2025): PM Modi called on King Charles III at Sandringham Estate, the summer residence of His Majesty.
Consider the following statements about the Modi-Starmer talks of 24 July 2025: 1. The leaders welcomed the finalisation of a Defence Industrial Roadmap. 2. The two sides agreed to negotiate a Double Contribution Convention that will come into effect along with CETA. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — Both 1 and 2
PIB (24 July 2025): the leaders welcomed the finalisation of a Defence Industrial Roadmap, and the two sides agreed to negotiate a Double Contribution Convention which will come into effect along with CETA. Both correct.
Who chaired the committee that drafted the National Cooperation Policy 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Suresh Prabhu
PIB (24 July 2025): a 40-member committee under former Union Minister Suresh Prabhu presented the policy.
By which year does the National Cooperation Policy 2025 aim to triple the cooperative sector's contribution to GDP?
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Correct answer: A — 2034
PIB: by 2034, the policy aims to triple the cooperative sector's contribution to GDP and bring 50 crore active members into the fold.
India's first national cooperative policy, preceding the National Cooperation Policy 2025, was introduced in:
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Correct answer: C — 2002
PIB (24 July 2025): Amit Shah said that in 2002, for the first time, the Government of India introduced a Cooperation Policy; the 2025 policy is the second.
Consider the following objectives of the National Cooperation Policy 2025: 1. A 30% increase in the number of cooperative societies. 2. Five model cooperative villages in every tehsil. 3. 50 crore active members by 2034. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1, 2 and 3
PIB: objectives include a 30% increase in cooperative societies, five model cooperative villages in every tehsil and bringing 50 crore active members into the fold by 2034. All correct.
The Keezhadi archaeological site, discussed in a Rajya Sabha reply on 24 July 2025, lies in which river basin?
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Correct answer: A — Vaigai
PIB (24 July 2025): ASI identified the archaeological potential of Keezhadi after a survey in the Vaigai river basin.
As per the Government's reply of 24 July 2025, who is currently conducting the Keezhadi excavation?
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Correct answer: D — State Archaeology Department of Tamil Nadu
PIB: currently, the Keezhadi excavation is being conducted by the State Archaeology Department of Tamil Nadu; ASI excavated it in 2014-15 to 2016-17.
A Centre of Excellence on PESA is being set up under an MoU signed on 24 July 2025 at which university?
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Correct answer: A — Indira Gandhi National Tribal University, Amarkantak
PIB (24 July 2025): MoPR, the Government of Madhya Pradesh and IGNTU, Amarkantak, signed an MoU in Bhopal to establish a Centre of Excellence on PESA at IGNTU.
PESA, for which a Centre of Excellence was announced in July 2025, refers to which Act?
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Correct answer: D — Provisions of the Panchayats (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996
PIB (24 July 2025): PESA is the Provisions of the Panchayats (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996.
As of July 2025, India's bid to host the 2036 Olympics is in which phase with the IOC's Future Host Commission?
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Correct answer: C — Continuous Dialogue
PIB (24 July 2025): IOA has submitted a letter of intent to IOC; the bid is now in the 'Continuous Dialogue' phase with the Future Host Commission of IOC.
Which body submitted India's letter of intent to the IOC to host the 2036 Olympic Games?
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Correct answer: B — Indian Olympic Association
PIB: bidding to host the Olympic Games is the responsibility of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), which has submitted a letter of intent to IOC.
Which Indian Navy ships arrived at Da Nang, Vietnam, on 24 July 2025?
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Correct answer: B — INS Delhi, Shakti and Kiltan
PIB: INS Delhi, Shakti and Kiltan of the Eastern Fleet arrived at Tien Sa Port, Da Nang, Vietnam on 24 July 2025.
The Indian Navy ships that visited Da Nang in July 2025 belong to which fleet?
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Correct answer: C — Eastern Fleet
PIB: the ships of the Eastern Fleet were under RAdm Susheel Menon, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet.
Under the DoP-NIPL initiative announced on 24 July 2025, UPI is to be integrated with which platform for inward remittances?
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Correct answer: D — Universal Postal Union (UPU) Interconnection Platform
PIB (24 July 2025): the partnership will leverage UPI and the Universal Postal Union (UPU) Interconnection Platform to create a remittance channel for the Indian diaspora.
Which organisation prepared the report 'Yoga and Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes' presented to the Health Minister in July 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Research Society for the Study of Diabetes in India
PIB (24 July 2025): the report was prepared by the Research Society for the Study of Diabetes in India (RSSDI), led by its past President Dr. S.V. Madhu.
Where was MSDE's Gujarat state-level workshop on the National Scheme for ITI Upgradation held on 24 July 2025?
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Correct answer: C — NAMTECH campus within IIT-Gandhinagar
PIB (24 July 2025): the workshop was organised at the NAMTECH Campus, located within the IIT-Gandhinagar campus.
At the meeting on 24 July 2025, Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil called for evaluating the impact of the Environmental Flow Notification of which year for the Ganga?
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Correct answer: A — 2018
PIB (24 July 2025): C.R. Patil highlighted the need to evaluate the impact of the 2018 Environmental Flow Notification.
Under which Article of the Constitution is the Election Commission of India mandated to conduct the election to the office of the Vice President?
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Correct answer: B — Article 324
PIB (ECI, 23 July 2025): the Election Commission of India, under Article 324, is mandated to conduct the election to the office of the Vice President of India.
Consider the following statements about the Vice-Presidential Election, 2025 (as per ECI, 23 July 2025): 1. The Electoral College consists of elected as well as nominated members of the Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha. 2. The election is governed by the Presidential and Vice-Presidential Elections Act, 1952. 3. Members of State Legislative Assemblies are part of the Electoral College. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1 and 2 only
PIB (ECI): the Electoral College consists of elected and nominated members of the Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha, and the election is governed by the 1952 Act and 1974 Rules. State MLAs are not part of it, so 3 is wrong.
Which Ministry notified the resignation of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar through Gazette Notification S.O. 3354(E) dated 22 July 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Ministry of Home Affairs
PIB (ECI, 23 July 2025): the MHA vide its Gazette Notification S.O.3354(E) dated July 22, 2025 notified the resignation of Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar.
Along with the 1952 Act, which rules govern the election to the office of the Vice President?
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Correct answer: C — Presidential and Vice-Presidential Elections Rules, 1974
PIB (ECI): the election is governed by the Presidential and Vice-Presidential Elections Act, 1952 and the Presidential and Vice-Presidential Elections Rules, 1974.
Who presented India's third Voluntary National Review at the UN High-Level Political Forum on 23 July 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Suman Bery
PIB: NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Suman Bery presented India's Third VNR on 23 July 2025 at the HLPF.
The High-Level Political Forum on SDGs, where India presented its VNR in July 2025, is convened by which UN body?
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Correct answer: C — Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)
PIB: the VNR was presented at the Ministerial Segment of the HLPF on SDGs convened by the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of the United Nations.
According to India's VNR 2025, around how many people are estimated to have escaped multidimensional poverty?
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Correct answer: B — 248 million
PIB: around 248 million individuals are estimated to have escaped Multidimensional Poverty.
Consider the following statements about India's VNR 2025: 1. It is India's third submission to the HLPF. 2. Its preparation was steered by NITI Aayog. 3. It describes India as the second-largest start-up ecosystem in the world. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1 and 2 only
PIB: the VNR marks India's third submission to the HLPF and was steered by NITI Aayog; it describes India as the third-largest (not second-largest) start-up ecosystem. So 3 is wrong.
India's Digital Public Infrastructure highlighted in the VNR 2025 is grounded in the 'JAM' trinity. What does JAM stand for?
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Correct answer: C — Jan Dhan-Aadhaar-Mobile
PIB: the report highlights India's leadership in Digital Public Infrastructure grounded in the Jan Dhan-Aadhaar-Mobile (JAM) trinity.
Who led the Israeli side at the India-Israel defence meeting held in New Delhi on 23 July 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Maj Gen (Res) Amir Baram, DG, Israel Ministry of Defence
PIB (23 July 2025): Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh held a bilateral meeting with Director General, Israel Ministry of Defence, Major General (Res) Amir Baram.
At the 23 July 2025 meeting, India and Israel agreed to work towards developing:
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Correct answer: C — An institutional framework for deepening defence ties
PIB: the two sides concurred to work towards developing an institutional framework for further deepening of defence ties.
What is the railway outlay for infrastructure and safety works in Bihar for 2025-26, as stated on 23 July 2025?
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Correct answer: D — ₹10,066 crore
PIB (23 July 2025): the outlay for Bihar is ₹10,066 crore in 2025-26, nearly 9 times the ₹1,132 crore per year of 2009-14.
How many of the 14 Amrit Bharat Express services in India cater to Bihar, as per the Railway Ministry (July 2025)?
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Correct answer: B — 10
PIB: 10 out of 14 Amrit Bharat Express services in India cater to Bihar.
Which of the following recently completed rail bridges in Bihar is the longest, as per the Railway Ministry's data (July 2025)?
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Correct answer: A — Patna Bridge (40 km)
PIB (23 July 2025): Munger Bridge 19 km (₹2,774 crore), Kosi Bridge 22 km (₹516 crore), Patna Bridge 40 km (₹3,555 crore). The Patna Bridge project is the longest at 40 km.
How many Anganwadi-cum-Crèches had the Ministry of Women and Child Development approved under the Palna Scheme, as stated on 23 July 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 14,599
PIB (23 July 2025): the Ministry approved 14,599 Anganwadi-cum-Crèches under the Palna Scheme.
The Palna Scheme is implemented under which vertical of Mission Shakti?
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Correct answer: D — Samarthya
PIB: the Palna Scheme was introduced under the Samarthya vertical of Umbrella Mission Shakti for all States and UTs w.e.f. 1 April 2022.
'Samudra Prachet', launched by Goa Shipyard Ltd on 23 July 2025, is a:
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Correct answer: C — Pollution Control Vessel
PIB (23 July 2025): Samudra Prachet is the last of two indigenous Pollution Control Vessels constructed by GSL for the Indian Coast Guard.
What is the indigenous content of the Pollution Control Vessel 'Samudra Prachet'?
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Correct answer: D — 72%
PIB: with 72% indigenous content, the project has contributed to national capability-building.
Consider the following statements about 'Samudra Prachet' (July 2025): 1. It is fitted with two side-sweeping arms capable of collecting oil spills while underway. 2. It is the second of two Pollution Control Vessels built by GSL for the Indian Coast Guard, the first having been launched in August 2024. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — Both 1 and 2
PIB: the vessel has two side-sweeping arms to collect oil spills while underway; it is the last of two PCVs, and the first PCV was launched on 29 August 2024. Both correct.
Who assumed charge as Chairperson of the National Financial Reporting Authority on 23 July 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Nitin Gupta
PIB (24 July 2025): Nitin Gupta, IRS (IT:86) (Retd.), assumed charge as Chairperson, NFRA on 23 July 2025.
Before heading NFRA, Nitin Gupta served as Chairman of which body from June 2022 to June 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Central Board of Direct Taxes
PIB: Nitin Gupta earlier served as Chairman, Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) from June 2022 to June 2024.
NFRA, whose new Chairperson and Full-Time Members took oath on 23 July 2025, functions under which Ministry?
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Correct answer: B — Ministry of Corporate Affairs
PIB (Ministry of Corporate Affairs, 24 July 2025): the Secretary, Ministry of Corporate Affairs administered the oaths to the NFRA Chairperson and Full-Time Members at a ceremony held in the Ministry on 23.07.2025.