India Current Affairs Quiz — All time
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Where did the Holy Relics of Lord Buddha arrive on 4 June 2025 after their exposition in Vietnam?
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Correct answer: C — Mulagandha Kuti Vihar, Sarnath
The relics arrived at Mulagandha Kuti Vihar, Sarnath, a site closely associated with the Buddha's first sermon.
Which body under the Ministry of Earth Sciences launched a research cruise from Kochi on 3 June 2025 to study a hazardous cargo spill?
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Correct answer: A — Centre for Marine Living Resources and Ecology
The Centre for Marine Living Resources and Ecology (CMLRE), under the Ministry of Earth Sciences, launched the oceanographic research cruise operating out of Kochi.
How many of the 643 containers on the cargo vessel that sank off Kochi were known to contain hazardous materials?
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Correct answer: D — 13
The sunken cargo vessel was carrying 643 containers, of which 13 were known to contain hazardous materials.
Which country did India defeat in the election for the 2025-2028 Presidency of the International Institute of Administrative Sciences?
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Correct answer: A — Austria
India polled 87 votes against 54 for Austria in the IIAS election held on 3 June 2025.
Where was the IIAS Extraordinary General Assembly Meeting that elected India to the Presidency held on 3 June 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Brussels
The IIAS elections were held during the Extraordinary General Assembly Meeting on 3 June 2025 in Brussels.
How many votes did India poll in the IIAS Presidency election held on 3 June 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 87
India registered 87 votes in the IIAS Presidency election held in Brussels on 3 June 2025.
Consider the following statements about the International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS): 1. India's Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances has represented India as a member state since 1998. 2. India's Presidency of the IIAS is for the period 2025-2028. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct. DARPG has represented India as a member state of the IIAS since 1998, and India will hold the Presidency for 2025-2028.
By how many cadets did Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth announce the planned expansion of the NCC on 3 June 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Three lakh
Sanjay Seth announced the planned expansion of the NCC by three lakh cadets across the country.
In which city was the NCC conference held on 3 June 2025 where the expansion of the NCC was announced?
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Correct answer: A — Bhopal
Sanjay Seth inaugurated the special NCC conference of State Representatives and Additional/Deputy Directors General in Bhopal.
Which Indian shipyard signed an MoU on 3 June 2025 to build India's first Polar Research Vessel?
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Correct answer: D — Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers
Kolkata-based Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) signed the MoU and will build the Polar Research Vessel in its Kolkata yard.
GRSE's partner for design expertise on India's first Polar Research Vessel, Kongsberg, is from which country?
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Correct answer: B — Norway
Kongsberg is from Norway; the MoU was signed in Oslo in the presence of Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal.
The Polar Research Vessel to be built by GRSE will take into account the requirements of which institution?
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Correct answer: C — National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research
The vessel will take into account the requirements of the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research, which will use it for research in the polar and southern ocean realms.
Which institution launched the Centre of Excellence for South-South Cooperation in Agriculture (ISSCA) in New Delhi on 3 June 2025?
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Correct answer: C — ICRISAT
ICRISAT, in collaboration with the Research and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS), launched the ICRISAT Centre of Excellence for South-South Cooperation in Agriculture.
With which Government of India initiative for South-South cooperation did ICRISAT sign an MoU on 3 June 2025?
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Correct answer: D — DAKSHIN
ICRISAT signed the MoU with DAKSHIN (Development and Knowledge Sharing Initiative), a Government of India initiative focused on South-South cooperation.
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.
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.
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.
Where will the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs set up its first-ever regional campus, for which land was acquired on 3 June 2025?
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Correct answer: D — New Shillong Township, Meghalaya
IICA acquired a five-acre land parcel in New Shillong Township, Meghalaya, for its first-ever regional campus, an investment under PM-DevINE.
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.
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.
Under the Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Electric Passenger Cars in India, at what reduced customs duty can approved applicants import e-4W CBUs?
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Correct answer: D — 15%
Approved applicants can import CBUs of e-4W with a minimum CIF value of USD 35,000 at a reduced customs duty of 15% for five years from the Application Approval Date.
What is the minimum investment commitment required from approved applicants under SPMEPCI?
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Correct answer: A — ₹4,150 crore
Approved applicants must make a minimum investment of ₹4,150 crore (about USD 500 million) within a three-year window.
What is the annual cap on the number of e-4Ws that an approved applicant can import at the reduced duty under SPMEPCI?
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Correct answer: C — 8,000
The maximum number of e-4W allowed to be imported at the reduced duty rate is capped at 8,000 per year, with carryover of unutilised limits permitted.
Consider the following statements about the Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Electric Passenger Cars in India (SPMEPCI): 1. Only e-4W CBUs with a minimum CIF value of USD 35,000 qualify for the reduced customs duty. 2. Approved applicants must commence manufacturing operations within five years of approval. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct: the reduced duty applies to e-4W CBUs with a minimum CIF value of USD 35,000. Statement 2 is incorrect: applicants must set up the facility and commence manufacturing of e-4W within three years.
Which country's President, Santiago Peña Palacios, was on a State visit to India in June 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Paraguay
Santiago Peña Palacios, President of the Republic of Paraguay, was received by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on 2 June 2025 during his first State visit to India.
With which trade bloc, of which Paraguay is a part, does India have a Preferential Trade Agreement that PM Modi proposed expanding in June 2025?
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Correct answer: A — MERCOSUR
PM Modi noted that India has a Preferential Trade Agreement with MERCOSUR and said the two countries can work together to further expand it.
Consider the following statements about the visit of Paraguay's President to India in June 2025: 1. It was the second time a President of Paraguay had visited India. 2. The visit covered both Delhi and Mumbai. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct. PM Modi called the visit historic as the second time a President of Paraguay had visited India, and noted it covered both Delhi and Mumbai.
In how many Indian languages does BharatGen, launched on 2 June 2025, offer AI solutions?
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Correct answer: B — 22
BharatGen integrates text, speech and image modalities and offers AI solutions in 22 Indian languages.
BharatGen is implemented through the TIH Foundation for IoT and IoE at which institution?
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Correct answer: D — IIT Bombay
BharatGen is implemented through the TIH Foundation for IoT and IoE at IIT Bombay, with support from the Department of Science and Technology.
Under which national mission was BharatGen developed?
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Correct answer: C — National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems
BharatGen was developed under the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM-ICPS) of the Department of Science and Technology.
Which edition of IATA's Annual General Meeting did PM Modi address at Bharat Mandapam on 2 June 2025?
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Correct answer: D — 81st
PM Modi addressed IATA's 81st Annual General Meeting and the plenary session of the World Air Transport Summit at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
According to PM Modi's address at the IATA AGM in June 2025, where does India rank among the world's domestic aviation markets?
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Correct answer: B — Third-largest
PM Modi said India today is the world's third-largest domestic aviation market.
Which Indian island territories did India and Japan discuss developing as Smart Islands during talks in Oslo on 2 June 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Andaman and Nicobar and Lakshadweep
Sarbananda Sonowal and Terada Yoshimichi discussed converting the Andaman and Nicobar and Lakshadweep islands into Smart Islands, drawing on Japan's expertise in island territories.
Which cooperative bodies does the world's largest cooperative food grain storage scheme, reviewed by Amit Shah on 2 June 2025, aim to benefit by raising their income?
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Correct answer: C — Primary Agricultural Credit Societies
The scheme aims to increase the income of Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) and create rural employment.
What were India's gross GST collections for May 2025, according to data released on 1 June 2025?
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Correct answer: B — ₹2.01 lakh crore
Gross GST collections for May 2025 stood at ₹2,01,050 crore, or about ₹2.01 lakh crore.
By what percentage did gross GST collections in May 2025 grow over May 2024?
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Correct answer: D — 16.4%
Gross GST collections rose 16.4% year-on-year in May 2025, to ₹2,01,050 crore.
Consider the following statements about GST collections for May 2025: 1. GST revenue from imports grew faster than revenue from domestic transactions. 2. Collections in April 2025 had touched an all-time high of ₹2.37 lakh crore. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct. Import GST grew 25.2% against 13.7% for domestic transactions, and collections in April 2025 had reached an all-time high of ₹2.37 lakh crore.
Which component accounted for the largest share of gross GST collections in May 2025?
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Correct answer: A — IGST
IGST, at ₹1,08,836 crore, was the largest component of the ₹2,01,050 crore gross GST collected in May 2025, making it the largest single component.
The EUNAVFOR ships that made a maiden visit to India in May–June 2025 operate under which operation, led by Rear Admiral Davide Da Pozzo?
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Correct answer: C — Operation Atalanta
The EUNAVFOR side was led by Rear Admiral Davide Da Pozzo, Force Commander of Operation Atalanta.
The two EUNAVFOR ships that visited Mumbai from 26 May to 1 June 2025 belonged to which navies?
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Correct answer: D — Spain and Italy
ESPS Reina Sofia of the Spanish Navy and ITS Antonio Marceglia of the Italian Navy visited Mumbai, so the ships belonged to Spain and Italy.
At what cost was the new Forensic Science Laboratory building in Kolkata, inaugurated by Amit Shah on 1 June 2025, built?
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Correct answer: B — ₹88 crore
Amit Shah said the Forensic Science Laboratory in Kolkata was built at a cost of ₹88 crore.
According to Amit Shah on 1 June 2025, in nearly what share of cases are charge sheets now being filed within 60 days under the new criminal laws?
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Correct answer: C — 60%
Amit Shah said that after the introduction of the new laws, charge sheets have started being filed within 60 days in nearly 60% of the cases.
Who assumed charge as the 18th Commander-in-Chief of the Andaman & Nicobar Command on 1 June 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Lt Gen Dinesh Singh Rana
Lt Gen Dinesh Singh Rana assumed charge as the 18th Commander-in-Chief of the Andaman & Nicobar Command on 1 June 2025.
Where is the Andaman and Nicobar Command based?
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Correct answer: A — Sri Vijaya Puram
The Andaman and Nicobar Command is based at Sri Vijaya Puram.
Consider the following statements: 1. The Andaman and Nicobar Command is India's first and only joint services operational command. 2. Lt Gen Dinesh Singh Rana was commissioned into The Gorkha Rifles. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct: the ANC is India's first and only joint services operational command, integrating the Army, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard. Statement 2 is incorrect: Lt Gen Rana was commissioned into the 10th Battalion of The Garhwal Rifles.
In which city did IEPFA and SEBI launch the pilot Niveshak Shivir on 1 June 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Pune
IEPFA, in collaboration with SEBI, launched the pilot chapter of Niveshak Shivir in Pune to help investors with unclaimed dividends and shares.
Which birth anniversary of Lokmata Devi Ahilyabai Holkar was marked on 31 May 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 300th
The PMO said 31 May 2025 marked the 300th birth anniversary of Lokmata Devi Ahilyabai Holkar.
At the Bhopal event on 31 May 2025, the Prime Minister noted the launch of which metro system?
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Correct answer: D — Indore Metro
The Prime Minister noted the launch of the Indore Metro along with air connectivity for Datia and Satna.
Consider the following statements about Devi Ahilyabai Holkar, as recalled by the Prime Minister on 31 May 2025: 1. She contributed to the restoration of temples including Kashi Vishwanath. 2. She established new industries for Maheshwari sarees. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: the PM credited her with restoring temples including Kashi Vishwanath and with establishing industries for Maheshwari sarees.
What is Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla's role on the Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) crew?
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Correct answer: B — Mission Pilot
The Science Ministry said Shukla will serve as Mission Pilot on Ax-4.
Who is the Commander of the Axiom Mission 4 crew that includes Shubhanshu Shukla?
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Correct answer: D — Peggy Whitson
The Commander is former NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson; Uznański-Wiśniewski and Kapu are Mission Specialists.
Who is the designated backup for Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla on Axiom Mission 4?
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Correct answer: A — Group Captain Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair
The ministry named Group Captain Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair as Shukla's designated backup.
Where was the High-Level International Conference on Glaciers' Preservation held from 29 to 31 May 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Dushanbe, Tajikistan
The Environment Ministry said the conference was held in Dushanbe, Republic of Tajikistan.
Which Indian mission, highlighted at the Dushanbe glacier conference, is part of the National Action Plan on Climate Change?
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Correct answer: A — National Mission for Sustaining the Himalayan Ecosystem
The MoS highlighted India's actions under the National Mission for Sustaining the Himalayan Ecosystem (NMSHE), a key component of the NAPCC.
Which two airports in Madhya Pradesh did the Prime Minister virtually inaugurate on 31 May 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Satna and Datia
The Civil Aviation Ministry said the PM inaugurated the new Satna Airport and the upgraded Datia Airport.
Who attended the inauguration ceremony at Datia Airport on 31 May 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu
The Datia event was attended by Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu; MoS Murlidhar Mohol attended at Satna.
Who assumed office as Director General of Defence Estates on 31 May 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Shailendra Nath Gupta
The Ministry of Defence said Shailendra Nath Gupta, a 1990-batch IDES officer, assumed office on 31 May 2025.
How many Cantonment Boards does the Directorate General of Defence Estates operate through, as per the Defence Ministry?
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Correct answer: B — 61
DGDE operates under six commands, 38 Defence Estates Circles and 61 Cantonment Boards.
Approximately how much defence land is managed by the Directorate General of Defence Estates?
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Correct answer: C — 18 lakh acres
The ministry said DGDE manages approximately 18 lakh acres of defence land.
Which state's Right to Services Commission will implement DARPG's CPGRAMS-RTS linkage pilot project?
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Correct answer: A — Haryana
DARPG said the Haryana RTS Commission will implement the pilot project.
How many e-services are states currently providing under the NeSDA framework, as per DARPG?
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Correct answer: C — 20,000+
DARPG said states are providing more than 20,000 e-services under NeSDA; 2,04,000 is the number of grievances mapped.
How many public grievances relating to land, labour, environment and banking did DARPG map for RTS Commissioners at the 30 May 2025 meeting?
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Correct answer: A — 2,04,000
DARPG presented a mapping of 2,04,000 such public grievances received on states' CPGRAMS portals.
Where was the Spring Term 2025 Passing Out Parade of 186 naval trainees held on 31 May 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala
The Ministry of Defence said the parade was held at the Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala.
The Rajya Raksha Mantri Trophy for the Most Promising Cadet at the INA Spring Term 2025 parade was won by a trainee from which country?
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Correct answer: A — Tanzania
It was awarded to Midshipman Kiondo Michael Florence, a trainee from Tanzania.
Who reviewed the Spring Term 2025 Passing Out Parade at the Indian Naval Academy?
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Correct answer: C — Vice Admiral V. Srinivas
The parade was reviewed by Vice Admiral V. Srinivas, FOC-in-C, Southern Naval Command; VAdm CR Praveen Nair is the Commandant of INA.
From which date did the Jan Aushadhi Kendra Experiential Learning Programme under 'Seva Se Seekhen' begin?
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Correct answer: D — 1 June 2025
The Youth Affairs Ministry said the programme would be launched from 1 June 2025.
What is the duration of the Jan Aushadhi Kendra Experiential Learning Programme for youth volunteers?
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Correct answer: B — 15 days
It is a 15-day experiential initiative placing five volunteers in five Jan Aushadhi Kendras per district.
Which field firing range did Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi visit on 27 May 2025 to review the Capacity Development Demonstrations?
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Correct answer: C — Babina
The Ministry of Defence said the COAS visited Babina Field Firing Ranges on 27 May 2025.
The Army's Capacity Development Demonstrations of May 2025 are part of its roadmap called:
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Correct answer: A — Decade of Transformation
The release says the trials mark a significant step in the Army's roadmap for a 'Decade of Transformation'.
Consider the following statements about the Indian Army's Capacity Development Demonstrations announced on 31 May 2025: 1. Dedicated air defence equipment demonstrations were scheduled at Agra and Gopalpur. 2. The trials were conducted with electronic warfare simulations under near-combat conditions. 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 Defence release.
Where did Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurate a 30-bed ESIC hospital on 31 May 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Kala Amb, Himachal Pradesh
The Labour Ministry said the 30-bed ESIC hospital was inaugurated at Kala Amb, Himachal Pradesh.
In the medical colleges to be set up in ESIC hospitals with 200 or more beds, what share of seats will be reserved for wards of insured persons?
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Correct answer: D — 40%
The minister announced that 40% of seats will be reserved for wards of insured persons.