Maharashtra Current Affairs Quiz — All time
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
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.
Which form should shareholders file to claim physical shares already transferred to the IEPFA?
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Correct answer: D — IEPF-5
Shareholders whose shares have been transferred can initiate a claim by filing Form IEPF-5.
The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) functions under which ministry?
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Correct answer: D — Ministry of Corporate Affairs
IEPFA is under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
The warship 'Arnala', delivered to the Indian Navy on 8 May 2025, is named after a historic fort located off:
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Correct answer: A — Vasai, Maharashtra
Arnala is named after the historic Arnala fort located off Vasai, Maharashtra.
Consider the following statements about 'Arnala': 1. It is the first of eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft built by GRSE. 2. It is the largest Indian naval warship propelled by a diesel engine–waterjet combination. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct.
What is the length of the warship 'Arnala'?
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Correct answer: B — 77 m
Arnala is a 77 m long warship.
NAMASTE, the scheme under which sanitation kits were distributed on 8 May 2025, stands for:
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Correct answer: D — National Action for Mechanised Sanitation Ecosystem
NAMASTE is the National Action for Mechanised Sanitation Ecosystem scheme.
As per the Social Justice Ministry, how many sewer and septic tank workers have been profiled under NAMASTE so far?
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Correct answer: C — 68,547
68,547 workers have been profiled; 45,871 received PPE kits and 28,447 Ayushman cards; 110 were profiled in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar.
Consider the following statements: 1. SEED stands for Scheme for Economic Empowerment of DNTs. 2. The Development and Welfare Board for De-notified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Communities functions under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. The DWBDNC was established by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
The smart modular cattle cage highlighted by the DST on 8 May 2025 was developed by a team from an engineering college in which city?
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Correct answer: D — Nashik
It was developed by Prof. Sandip S. Patil's team at Guru Gobind Singh College of Engineering and Research Centre, Nashik, Maharashtra.
Consider the following statements about the smart cattle cage: 1. Its development was funded under DST-SEED (Science for Equity, Empowerment and Development). 2. It has a ramp that doubles as a door. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct.
Dravyaratnakara Nighantu, the 15th-century Ayurvedic lexicon revived by CCRAS in May 2025, was authored by:
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Correct answer: B — Mudgala Pandita
It was authored by Mudgala Pandita in 1480 AD. Dravyanamakara Nighantu is attributed to Bhisma Vaidya; Dr. Kamat edited both texts.
Dravyanamakara Nighantu, revived by CCRAS, is an appendix to which text?
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Correct answer: C — Dhanvantari Nighantu
Dravyanamakara Nighantu is a standalone appendix to the Dhanvantari Nighantu, focusing on homonyms of drug and plant names.
At its meeting in Chaundi on 6 May 2025, the Maharashtra cabinet approved about ₹681 crore for:
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Correct answer: D — Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar memorial at Chaundi
About ₹681 crore was approved for the Ahilyadevi Holkar memorial at Chaundi; the Tulja Bhavani plan got ₹1,865 crore.
Consider the following statements about the Maharashtra cabinet meeting of 6 May 2025: 1. It was held at Chaundi in Ahilyanagar district, chaired by CM Devendra Fadnavis. 2. It approved ₹1,865 crore for the Tulja Bhavani temple plan. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct, as reported by The Indian Express and Hindusthan Samachar.
As per the review of 5 May 2025, the gross NPA of Regional Rural Banks reached a new low of:
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Correct answer: B — 5.3%
RRBs' GNPA reached 5.3%, the lowest in a decade.
What consolidated net profit did Regional Rural Banks record in FY 2024-25?
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Correct answer: A — ₹7,148 crore
RRBs recorded a consolidated net profit of ₹7,148 crore in FY 2024-25.
Consider the following statements about Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) as reviewed in May 2025: 1. RRBs have more than 22,000 branches covering 700 districts. 2. Sponsor banks were asked to complete the integration process by 30 September 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 DFS review held in Mumbai on 5 May 2025.
Prakash Magdum assumed charge in May 2025 as Managing Director of which organisation?
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Correct answer: C — National Film Development Corporation
He took charge as MD of NFDC on 5 May 2025. He had earlier been Director of NFAI and Registrar of FTII.
The report 'From Content to Commerce: Mapping India's Creator Economy', released at WAVES 2025, was prepared by:
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Correct answer: A — Boston Consulting Group
The creator economy report was prepared by Boston Consulting Group (BCG).
Which firm prepared the report 'A Studio Called India', released at WAVES 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Ernst & Young
'A Studio Called India' was prepared by Ernst & Young.
Consider the following statements about the white paper 'India's Live Events Economy: A Strategic Growth Imperative': 1. It was prepared by EventFAQs Media and commissioned by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting. 2. It says India is on track to be among the top five live entertainment destinations globally by 2030. 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 I&B release of 3 May 2025.
As announced on 3 May 2025, how many new platforms are planned in the transformation of Pune railway station?
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Correct answer: B — Four
World-class facilities including four new platforms are planned at Pune railway station.
Consider the following statements made by the Railway Minister at Hadapsar on 3 May 2025: 1. A Pune–Nagpur Vande Bharat train has been discussed with the Maharashtra Chief Minister. 2. Development plans for six stations, including Hadapsar and Khadki, are in the final stage. 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 Railways release of 3 May 2025.
As stated at the 8th National Community Radio Conference (May 2025), how many community radio stations are there in India at present?
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Correct answer: C — 531
There are 531 community radio stations across the country at present.
Consider the following statements about the 10th National Community Radio Awards: 1. Twelve community radio stations were honoured. 2. The conference at which they were presented was organised by the Ministry of I&B and Prasar Bharati. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. The 8th National Community Radio Conference was organised by the Ministry of I&B and the Indian Institute of Mass Communication.
Which declaration was adopted by member nations at the Global Media Dialogue in Mumbai on 2 May 2025?
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Correct answer: A — WAVES Declaration
The Global Media Dialogue culminated in the adoption of the WAVES Declaration by member nations.
According to the I&B Secretary, WAVES Bazaar 2025 recorded confirmed transactions worth how much within its first day and a half?
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Correct answer: D — ₹250 crore
Sanjay Jaju said WAVES Bazaar recorded confirmed transactions worth ₹250 crore within the first day and a half.
Consider the following statements about the Global Media Dialogue at WAVES 2025: 1. The I&B Minister welcomed delegates from 100 countries. 2. India said the 32 Create in India Challenges identified over 700 top creators. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only 2 is correct. Ashwini Vaishnaw welcomed delegates from 77 countries.
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.
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).
At the WAVES 2025 inauguration, the PM recalled that India's first feature film, Dadasaheb Phalke's Raja Harishchandra, was released on which date?
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Correct answer: A — 3 May 1913
The PM noted that Raja Harishchandra, directed by Dadasaheb Phalke, was released on 3 May 1913.
Which of the following is NOT one of the four pillars of WAVES 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Print Journalism
The four pillars are Broadcasting and Infotainment, AVGC-XR, Digital Media and Innovation, and Films; Print Journalism is not a pillar.
Consider the following statements about WAVES 2025: 1. Season-1 of the Create in India Challenge crossed 85,000 registrations. 2. The PM named content, creativity and culture as the three pillars of the Orange Economy. 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 PIB.
The Multi Modal Logistics Park Nagpur, which began commercial operations in April 2025, is located at:
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Correct answer: C — Sindi, near Wardha
MMLP Nagpur is at Sindi, near Wardha; its first rake came from Farukhnagar.
With which entity has NHLML formed the Authority SPV 'Maharashtra MMLP Pvt. Ltd.' for MMLP Nagpur?
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Correct answer: D — Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority
The Authority SPV is formed between NHLML and the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA).
What is the concession period of the Multi Modal Logistics Park Nagpur under the PPP model?
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Correct answer: B — 45 years
NHLML signed an agreement with a private developer for the park with a concession period of 45 years.
Consider the following about the 5th Marine Fisheries Census (MFC 2025): 1. Its data-collection app VyAS-NAV was developed by ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute. 2. It will cover 1.2 million fisher households. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. VyAS-NAV was developed by ICAR-CMFRI, and MFC 2025 will cover 1.2 million fisher households.
Fisheries projects worth how much were inaugurated or had foundation stones laid at the Coastal States Fisheries Meet 2025 in Mumbai?
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Correct answer: D — ₹255 crore
Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh launched projects worth ₹255 crore at the meet.
The first-ever aqua insurance awarded at the Coastal States Fisheries Meet 2025 was given under which scheme?
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Correct answer: B — Pradhan Mantri Matsya Kisan Samridhi Sah-Yojana
The first aqua insurance was awarded to beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Kisan Samridhi Sah-Yojana.
What coal gasification target by 2030 was cited by Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy at India Steel 2025 in Mumbai?
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Correct answer: A — 100 million tonnes
He said coal gasification is being promoted with a target of 100 MT by 2030.
Which edition of India Steel, the biennial international exhibition-cum-conference, was held in Mumbai on 26 April 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 6th
Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy addressed the 6th edition of India Steel in Mumbai.
How many awards did Akashvani win at the India Audio Summit and Awards 2025 in Mumbai?
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Correct answer: D — Six
Akashvani won a total of six awards at IASA 2025.
Which Akashvani programme was named Series of the Year on radio at IASA 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Nai Soch Nai Kahani – A Radio Journey with Smriti Irani
'Nai Soch Nai Kahani – A Radio Journey with Smriti Irani' was named Series of the Year on radio.
LSAM 24, inducted on 22 April 2025, is the 10th of how many Ammunition cum Torpedo cum Missile barges contracted for the Navy?
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Correct answer: D — 11
The contract covers eleven ACTCM barges; LSAM 24 is the 10th.
Which shipyard built the ACTCM barge LSAM 24 inducted at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai, on 22 April 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Suryadipta Projects Pvt Ltd, Thane
The barges are built by Suryadipta Projects Pvt Ltd, Thane, an MSME shipyard.
India's largest cruise terminal, the Mumbai International Cruise Terminal, which began operations on 21 April 2025, is located at which place?
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Correct answer: D — Ballard Pier
Ballard Pier: the MICT has been developed at Ballard Pier in Mumbai.
Consider the following about the Mumbai International Cruise Terminal: 1. It is designed to handle 1 million passengers a year. 2. It can berth up to 10 ships simultaneously. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. The terminal can handle 5 ships simultaneously.
In the context of India's maritime policy cited for the MNDF Huravee refit, what does MAHASAGAR stand for?
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Correct answer: B — Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth for all in the Region
Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth for all in the Region, as stated in the Ministry of Defence release.
Where did the Indian Navy carry out the maiden Normal Refit of the Maldivian Coast Guard Ship MNDF Huravee, completed in April 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Naval Dockyard, Mumbai
Naval Dockyard, Mumbai: the ship arrived there on 13 November 2024 and sailed on 21 April 2025.
Under Maharashtra's Pink E-Rickshaw scheme, launched in Nagpur in April 2025, what share of each e-rickshaw's cost does the state government give as subsidy?
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Correct answer: D — 20%
The state government gives a 20% subsidy on each e-rickshaw; the beneficiary pays 10% and the remaining 70% is a bank loan.
Which department of the Maharashtra government runs the Pink E-Rickshaw scheme for women, launched in April 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Women and Child Development Department
The Pink E-Rickshaw scheme is an initiative of the state Women and Child Development Department, led by Minister Aditi Tatkare.
Consider the following about Maharashtra's Pink E-Rickshaw scheme: 1. It is being implemented in eight districts of the state. 2. Apart from the subsidy and the beneficiary's share, the remaining 70% of the cost is covered by bank loans. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct: the scheme covers eight districts, and after the 20% state subsidy and the 10% beneficiary share, 70% is financed through bank loans.
Which variety of Indian pomegranate was sent in the first commercial sea shipment to the USA, as announced in April 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Bhagwa
Bhagwa: APEDA said the shipment was of the Bhagwa variety.
Consider the following about the pomegranate shipment to the USA announced by APEDA on 19 April 2025: 1. It was sent by air freight. 2. It was sent from Ahilyanagar in Maharashtra. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only 2 is correct. It was the first commercial sea shipment, not an air shipment.
Approximately how much did the first commercial sea shipment of Indian pomegranates to the USA weigh?
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Correct answer: C — 14 tonnes
About 14 tonnes, in 4,620 boxes.
Exercise DUSTLIK, whose sixth edition began at Aundh (Pune) in April 2025, is held between India and which country?
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Correct answer: B — Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan: DUSTLIK-VI is the India–Uzbekistan joint military exercise.
Consider the following statements about Exercise DUSTLIK-VI: 1. It is being held at the Foreign Training Node, Aundh (Pune), from 16 to 28 April 2025. 2. The Indian contingent is represented by a battalion of the JAT Regiment and the IAF. 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.
Karad, cited by the Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry in April 2025 as a benchmark in sanitary waste management, is in which district of Maharashtra?
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Correct answer: A — Satara
Satara district.
About how much sanitary waste is collected daily in Karad, as per the Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry?
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Correct answer: B — 300–350 kg
300–350 kg: about 300 to 350 kg daily, from hospitals, clinics, households and other facilities.
How many hydro pumped storage project DPRs did the Central Electricity Authority concur in 2024-25, a record?
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Correct answer: B — Six
Six projects with a combined capacity of about 7.5 GW; thirteen is the target for 2025-26.
Which was the largest pumped storage project among those whose DPRs CEA concurred in 2024-25?
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Correct answer: C — Sharavathy, Karnataka
Sharavathy, Karnataka, at 2,000 MW; MP-30 is 1,920 MW and Bhavali 1,500 MW.
Consider the following statements about pumped storage projects (PSPs) in India, as stated by the Ministry of Power in April 2025: 1. CEA aims to concur at least 13 PSPs of about 22 GW in 2025-26. 2. India's estimated pumped storage potential is below 100 GW. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. The 2025-26 target is at least 13 PSPs of about 22 GW; the estimated potential is over 200 GW.
The Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT), for which an MoU was signed on 11 April 2025, will be located in which city?
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Correct answer: D — Mumbai
Mumbai, at Dadasaheb Phalke Film City, Goregaon.
The Indian Institute of Creative Technologies is meant mainly for which sector?
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Correct answer: A — AVGC-XR (animation, visual effects, gaming, comics and extended reality)
AVGC-XR (animation, visual effects, gaming, comics and extended reality) is the sector the IICT will serve.
From which country was Tahawwur Hussain Rana, an accused in the 26/11 Mumbai attacks case, extradited to India in April 2025?
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Correct answer: D — United States
United States: the US Marshals Service surrendered him to Indian authorities on 9 April 2025.
Which Indian agency formally arrested Tahawwur Rana on his arrival in New Delhi on 10 April 2025?
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Correct answer: D — National Investigation Agency
National Investigation Agency (NIA); NIA and NSG teams escorted him from Los Angeles.
Consider the following statements about Tahawwur Rana's extradition: 1. A US magistrate judge certified his extradition to India on 16 May 2023. 2. He is an Indian citizen. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. His extradition was certified on 16 May 2023 in the Central District of California; he is a Canadian citizen of Pakistani origin.
Tahawwur Rana's extradition to India in April 2025 followed proceedings initiated under which instrument?
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Correct answer: A — India-US Extradition Treaty
India-US Extradition Treaty: the NIA said he was held in US judicial custody pursuant to proceedings initiated under it.
Which state recorded the highest cotton procurement under MSP operations in the 2024-25 season (up to 31 March 2025)?
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Correct answer: B — Telangana
Telangana, with 40 lakh bales, followed by Maharashtra (30 lakh) and Gujarat (14 lakh).
Which is the Ministry of Textiles' nodal agency for cotton procurement under MSP?
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Correct answer: A — Cotton Corporation of India
Cotton Corporation of India (CCI), which procured 100 lakh bales in 2024-25 up to 31 March 2025.