India Current Affairs Quiz — All time
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India's first 3-nanometre chip design centres, inaugurated in Noida and Bengaluru on 13 May 2025, belong to which company?
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Correct answer: A — Renesas Electronics
The two design facilities belong to Renesas Electronics India Private Limited.
Consider the following statements about the Renesas design centres inaugurated in May 2025: 1. They were described as India's first design centres working on 3 nm chip design. 2. The two facilities are located in Noida and Hyderabad. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. The facilities are in Noida and Bengaluru.
The MoU signed on 13 May 2025 between ARIES, Nainital and IRDE, Dehradun aims to strengthen India's capabilities in:
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Correct answer: D — Ground-based Space Situational Awareness
The MoU aims to strengthen India's ground-based Space Situational Awareness (SSA), using ARIES observing facilities to monitor space objects.
Consider the following statements: 1. ARIES, Nainital is an autonomous institute of the Department of Science and Technology. 2. IRDE, Dehradun is a laboratory of ISRO. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. IRDE, Dehradun is a DRDO laboratory.
On 13 May 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited which Air Force Station to interact with air warriors and soldiers?
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Correct answer: B — Adampur
The PM visited Air Force Station Adampur in Punjab on the morning of 13 May 2025.
Consider the following statements about the PM's visit on 13 May 2025: 1. Air Force Station Adampur is in Punjab. 2. The visit took place a day after the PM's address to the nation. 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 addressed the nation on 12 May and visited AFS Adampur, Punjab, the next morning.
How many vulnerable individuals were screened under the 100-Day TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan, as reviewed by the PM on 13 May 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 12.97 crore
12.97 crore vulnerable individuals were screened; 7.19 lakh TB cases were detected, including 2.85 lakh asymptomatic cases.
Consider the following statements about the 100-Day TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan: 1. About 1.297 crore people were screened during the campaign. 2. 7.19 lakh TB cases were detected, including 2.85 lakh asymptomatic cases. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only statement 2 is correct. 12.97 crore vulnerable individuals were screened.
India's Major Ports handled approximately how much cargo in FY 2024-25?
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Correct answer: B — 855 million tonnes
Major Ports handled about 855 million tonnes in FY 2024-25, up 4.3% from 819 million tonnes in FY 2023-24.
Which commodity group had the largest share of cargo handled at India's Major Ports in FY 2024-25?
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Correct answer: A — Petroleum, oil and lubricants (POL)
POL led with 254.5 million tonnes (29.8%), followed by containers (193.5 MT) and coal (186.6 MT).
Ayurveda Day will now be observed every year on:
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Correct answer: D — 23 September
Ayurveda Day has been fixed on 23 September every year.
Consider the following statements about the new date for Ayurveda Day: 1. It was notified through a Gazette Notification dated 23 March 2025. 2. Ayurveda Day was earlier observed on Diwali. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. Ayurveda Day was earlier observed on Dhanteras.
The new date chosen for Ayurveda Day, 23 September, coincides with which astronomical event?
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Correct answer: B — Autumnal equinox
23 September coincides with the autumnal equinox, when day and night are nearly equal.
During the review of new criminal laws in Puducherry on 13 May 2025, the Home Minister said FIRs in the UT should be registered in:
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Correct answer: D — Tamil
He said FIRs in Puducherry should be registered in Tamil, with copies in other languages for those who need them.
Consider the following statements about the review of new criminal laws in Puducherry (13 May 2025): 1. FIRs in the UT are to be registered only in English. 2. The review meeting was held in Puducherry. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2
Neither is correct. FIRs are to be registered in Tamil, and the meeting was held in New Delhi.
During the Chhattisgarh review on 13 May 2025, Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan would begin on:
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Correct answer: B — 29 May
Chouhan said the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan would commence from 29 May.
Consider the following statements about the Chhattisgarh review of 13 May 2025: 1. It was held at Mahanadi Bhawan, Raipur. 2. The Union Minister said he would consider revising the state's MGNREGA labour budget as requested. 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 Agriculture release.
By what percentage did India's coal imports fall in April 2024–February 2025 compared with the same period a year earlier?
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Correct answer: B — 9.2%
Coal imports fell 9.2% to 220.3 MT. 15.3% was the fall for the non-regulated sector, 38.8% for blending imports, and 5.45% was growth in domestic output.
Consider the following statements about India's coal imports in April 2024–February 2025: 1. The fall in imports saved about US$ 6.93 billion in foreign exchange. 2. Imports for blending by thermal power plants fell by 38.8%. 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 Coal release of 13 May 2025.
In his address to the nation on 12 May 2025, the Prime Minister said Operation Sindoor was carried out on:
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Correct answer: B — 6–7 May
As per the PIB release, the PM said the pledge of Operation Sindoor was fulfilled on 6-7 May.
In the address of 12 May 2025, the Prime Minister said any talks with Pakistan would focus on:
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Correct answer: C — Terrorism and PoK
The PM said any discussions with Pakistan would focus on terrorism and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).
Consider the following statements about the Prime Minister's address of 12 May 2025: 1. One of the three pillars he outlined was no tolerance for nuclear blackmail. 2. He said India had permanently ended its counter-operations against Pakistan. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. The PM said India had decided to temporarily suspend its counter-operations and would assess Pakistan's every move.
In his address of 12 May 2025, the Prime Minister referred to the terrorist attack in Pahalgam that took place on:
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Correct answer: D — 22 April
The PM referred to the terrorist attack in Pahalgam on 22 April 2025.
How many Test matches did Virat Kohli play before announcing his retirement from Test cricket on 12 May 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 123
Kohli played 123 Tests, scoring 9,230 runs. He captained India in 68 of them.
Consider the following statements about Virat Kohli's Test career: 1. He won 40 of the 68 Tests in which he captained India, the most wins by an Indian Test captain. 2. He scored 30 Test centuries. 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 ICC and ESPNcricinfo.
How many Test double hundreds did Virat Kohli score, the most by an Indian?
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Correct answer: D — Seven
Kohli made seven Test double hundreds, the most ever by an Indian.
Virat Kohli retired as the fourth-most successful Test captain by wins. Who holds the record for the most Test wins as captain?
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Correct answer: D — Graeme Smith
Graeme Smith leads with 53 wins, followed by Ricky Ponting (48), Steve Waugh (41) and Kohli (40).
The Kapilavastu Relics, central to the Buddha Purnima celebrations at the National Museum on 12 May 2025, were excavated from:
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Correct answer: B — Piprahwa
The Kapilavastu Relics enshrined in the National Museum's Buddha Gallery were excavated from Piprahwa, Uttar Pradesh.
Consider the following statements: 1. In 2025, the full moon of Vaishakha (Buddha Purnima) fell on 12 May. 2. Exhibitions shown by the Ministry of Culture and IBC had earlier been part of the UN Vesak Day 2025 celebrations in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. 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 Culture release (PIB 2128689).
In Buddhist art, the term for the 'eight great miracles' from the Buddha's life, highlighted at the National Museum on Buddha Purnima 2025, is:
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Correct answer: A — Ashtamahapratiharya
The eight great miracles are called ashtamahapratiharya. Panchatathagata refers to the five Transcendental Buddhas.
The MoU signed between C-DOT and Synergy Quantum India in May 2025 is for developing Quantum Key Distribution systems suited for deployment on:
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Correct answer: D — Drones
The MoU covers development of drone-based Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) systems.
Consider the following statements about the C-DOT–Synergy Quantum MoU (May 2025): 1. C-DOT is an R&D institution under the Ministry of Electronics and IT. 2. The QKD systems are to be developed at Technology Readiness Level 6 or above. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only statement 2 is correct. C-DOT is under the Department of Telecommunications (Ministry of Communications).
How many rural roads are covered in the first phase of Bihar's Rural Roads Strengthening and Management Programme launched on 12 May 2025?
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Correct answer: D — 6,938
The first phase covers 6,938 rural roads (12,105 km) at ₹8,716 crore; 14,087 roads are covered in the total approval.
Consider the following statements about Bihar's Rural Roads Strengthening and Management Programme: 1. It is implemented by the Rural Works Department. 2. Administrative approval of ₹21,733 crore has been given for strengthening 14,087 rural roads. 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 PTI and the Times of India.
The total length of rural roads covered in the first phase of Bihar's RRSMP is:
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Correct answer: B — 12,105 km
The first phase covers 12,105 km across 6,938 roads; 24,482 km is the length under the total approval.
Goa sought special assistance for a 24x7 'Drink from Tap' water supply project under which scheme during the review on 12 May 2025?
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Correct answer: D — AMRUT 2.0
The Chief Minister sought special assistance for the 24x7 Drink from Tap project under AMRUT 2.0.
The approximate project cost of Goa's proposed 24x7 Drink from Tap (DfT) water supply project was:
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Correct answer: B — ₹652.61 crore
The project cost is about ₹652.61 crore; ₹326.30 crore was the minimum special financial assistance sought.
After the road accident in Raipur, Chhattisgarh on 12 May 2025, the PM announced PMNRF ex-gratia for each deceased's next of kin and for each injured person of:
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Correct answer: A — ₹2 lakh and ₹50,000
The PM announced ₹2 lakh for the next of kin of each deceased and ₹50,000 for the injured from PMNRF.
Consider the following statements about the Ethiopian delegation's India visit (May 2025): 1. The delegation is undergoing a week-long training programme at the National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG). 2. The programme is organised under the ITEC Division of the Ministry of External Affairs. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. The NCGG programme is organised under MEA's Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) Division.
Consider the following statements: 1. PM Narendra Modi and Ethiopian PM Dr Abiy Ahmed met at the BRICS Summit in Johannesburg in August 2023. 2. The Ethiopian delegation that called on Dr Jitendra Singh on 12 May 2025 comprised only Ministers. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. The delegation comprised Governors, Vice-Governors and Ministers.
As noted by the Union Power Minister on 12 May 2025, Goa's AT&C (Aggregate Technical & Commercial) losses stood at:
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Correct answer: A — 9.32%
Goa reduced its AT&C losses to 9.32%, significantly below the national average.
Consider the following statements about the Goa power sector review (12 May 2025): 1. Around 80% of Goa's electricity is procured from outside the state. 2. The Union Minister suggested Goa explore a nuclear power facility as a long-term measure. 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 Power release.
On 12 May 2025, the Ministry of Civil Aviation lifted the temporary closure for civil aircraft operations at how many airports?
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Correct answer: D — 32
The temporary closure of 32 airports, earlier in force till 05:29 hrs of 15 May 2025, was lifted with immediate effect.
How many Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU) testbeds in the cement sector were announced by DST on National Technology Day 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 5
DST announced five CCU testbeds in the cement sector.
The CCU testbed at Ballabhgarh, Haryana, which aims to capture 2 tonnes of CO₂ per day, is located at:
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Correct answer: C — National Council for Cement and Building Materials
Testbed-1 is at the National Council for Cement and Building Materials, Ballabhgarh, with JK Cement as partner.
Consider the following statements about DST's CCU testbeds in the cement sector: 1. The testbed of CSIR-IIP, IIT Tirupati and IISc uses a Pressure Swing Adsorption process. 2. IIT Madras and BITS Pilani Goa are partnered with UltraTech Cement. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only statement 2 is correct. Testbed-4 (CSIR-IIP, IIT Tirupati, IISc with JSW Cement) uses a Vacuum Swing Adsorption process.
DST linked the CCU testbeds to India's goal of achieving a carbon-neutral economy by:
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Correct answer: D — 2070
The release cites the goal of a carbon-neutral economy by 2070.
The BrahMos Integration and Testing Facility Centre inaugurated in Lucknow on 11 May 2025 was built at an approximate cost of:
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Correct answer: B — ₹300 crore
The complex costs approximately ₹300 crore.
Consider the following statements about the BrahMos facility in Lucknow: 1. It was inaugurated virtually by the Defence Minister on National Technology Day. 2. The project was completed within 40 months. 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.
How many trainees did BrahMos Aerospace select for operating the new Lucknow facility?
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Correct answer: D — 36
BrahMos Aerospace selected 36 trainees; five were felicitated by the UP Chief Minister.
What is the area of the BrahMos Integration and Testing Facility Centre in Lucknow?
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Correct answer: A — 200 acres
It is a 200-acre facility.
The theme of National Technology Day 2025, 'YANTRA', stands for:
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Correct answer: D — Yugantar for Advancing New Technology, Research & Acceleration
The TDB-DST theme was 'YANTRA – Yugantar for Advancing New Technology, Research & Acceleration'.
Consider the following statements about National Technology Day: 1. It commemorates the Pokhran nuclear tests of 1998. 2. The 2025 theme was unveiled by the Technology Development Board under the Department of Science and Technology. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct.
National Technology Day, observed on 11 May, marks the Pokhran tests conducted in which year?
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Correct answer: C — 1998
It marks the Pokhran tests of 1998 and was first celebrated that year.
Consider the following statements: 1. The Ayush Ministry's Weekly Yoga Podcast launched in May 2025 is produced by the Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga. 2. The theme of International Day of Yoga 2025 is 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health'. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct.
International Day of Yoga 2025 marks which anniversary of its observance?
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Correct answer: C — 10th
IDY 2025 is the 10th anniversary of the observance.
Under 'Yoga Sangam', one of the 10 signature events for IDY 2025, coordinated yoga is planned at how many locations?
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Correct answer: D — 1,00,000
Yoga Sangam aims at coordinated yoga at 1,00,000 locations, targeting a world record.
Which compendium of TDB-funded startups was released on National Technology Day 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Super 30 Startups
Dr Jitendra Singh released a compendium of 'Super 30 Startups' funded by TDB over the past five years.
Consider the following statements about the National Technology Day 2025 event: 1. Two new calls for proposals under the National Quantum Mission were launched. 2. The Technology Development Board functions under the Department of Biotechnology. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. TDB is under the Department of Science and Technology.
The new statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj unveiled at Rajkot Fort, Sindhudurg on 11 May 2025 is how tall, including its pedestal?
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Correct answer: B — 91 feet
The statue is 91 feet tall including a 10-foot pedestal. The earlier statue that collapsed in 2024 was 35 feet.
Consider the following statements: 1. The new Shivaji Maharaj statue stands at Rajkot Fort in Malvan, Sindhudurg district. 2. The earlier statue at the site, which collapsed in August 2024, was 60 feet tall. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. The earlier statue was 35 feet tall.
Aisangfa Gogoi, who set a youth national record in the girls' 55 kg weightlifting at KIYG 2025, represents which state?
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Correct answer: B — Assam
Aisangfa Gogoi is from Assam. Mina Santa (Odisha) took silver.
The Khelo India Youth Games 2025 were hosted by which state?
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Correct answer: D — Bihar
KIYG 2025 was held in Bihar; the weightlifting events took place at Rajgir.
Consider the following statements about weightlifting at KIYG 2025 on 11 May 2025: 1. Aisangfa Gogoi's winning total was 182 kg. 2. Sunil Singh of Punjab won the boys' 61 kg gold. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only statement 2 is correct. Aisangfa's winning total was 183 kg.
Who scored a century (116) for India in the women's ODI tri-series final against Sri Lanka on 11 May 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Smriti Mandhana
Smriti Mandhana scored 116 off 101 balls and was Player of the Match.
Consider the following statements about the tri-series final of 11 May 2025: 1. India batted first and scored 342 for 7. 2. Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu scored a century. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. Athapaththu scored 51.
What were Sneh Rana's bowling figures in the tri-series final?
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Correct answer: D — 4/38
Sneh Rana took 4 for 38; Amanjot Kaur took 3 for 54.
Consider the following statements about the blood donation camp held on 11 May 2025: 1. It was organised by the Ministry of Science and Technology with the Indian Red Cross Society. 2. It was organised by the Ministry of Defence. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. The camp was organised by the Ministry of Science and Technology in collaboration with the Indian Red Cross Society.
As per the Foreign Secretary's statement of 10 May 2025, from what time were both sides to stop all firing and military action?
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Correct answer: C — 1700 hours IST
Both sides were to stop all firing and military action from 1700 hours IST on 10 May 2025; the call itself was at 1535 hours.
Consider the following statements about the Foreign Secretary's statement of 10 May 2025: 1. The DGMO of Pakistan called the DGMO of India at 1535 hours IST. 2. The DGMOs were to talk again on 11 May at 1700 hours. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. The DGMOs were to talk again on 12 May at 1200 hours, so statement 2 is wrong.
The understanding announced on 10 May 2025 covered stopping firing and military action in which domains?
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Correct answer: D — Land, air and sea
The statement said both sides would stop all firing and military action on land and in the air and sea.
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.
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.
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.