Uttar Pradesh Current Affairs Quiz — All time
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On NAMASTE Day, 16 July 2025, which helpline number was launched for waste pickers in Lucknow?
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Correct answer: A — 14473
PIB (MoSJE): MoS B L Verma inaugurated the helpline (14473) for waste pickers in Lucknow.
The NAMASTE scheme, whose day was observed on 16 July 2025, is implemented by which body and for what period?
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Correct answer: A — NSKFDC; FY 2023-24 to 2025-26
PIB (MoSJE): the scheme is being implemented by the National Safai Karamcharis Finance and Development Corporation (NSKFDC) for three years from FY 2023-24 to 2025-26 with a budget of Rs 349.73 crore.
The 'Workshop on Breed Development in India', chaired by Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh on 12 July 2025, was held in which city?
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Correct answer: A — Lucknow
Ministry of FAHD: the workshop was held on 12 July 2025 at Indira Gandhi Convention Centre, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
Scientists of which institute studied Karewa leaf fossils to reconstruct Kashmir's ancient climate (reported July 2025)?
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Correct answer: D — Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences, Lucknow
DST: researchers from the Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences (BSIP), Lucknow, carried out the study.
The BSIP study linked the change in Kashmir's climate to the uplift of which mountain range, which blocked the summer monsoon?
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Correct answer: A — Pir Panjal Range
DST: the researchers linked the shift to the tectonic uplift of the Pir Panjal Range, which blocked the Indian summer monsoon from reaching the valley.
Which method did the BSIP scientists use to estimate past temperature and rainfall from the shape, size and margins of fossil leaves?
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Correct answer: B — CLAMP (Climate Leaf Analysis Multivariate Program)
DST: using CLAMP, the scientists examined the shape, size and margins of fossil leaves to determine temperature and rainfall patterns, cross-checked with the coexistence approach.
Ashadha Purnima, celebrated by the IBC at Sarnath on 10 July 2025, marks which event?
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Correct answer: C — Dhammachakra Pravartana — Buddha's first sermon
Ministry of Culture: Ashadha Purnima marks the Dhammachakra Pravartana Divas, when Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon at Sarnath.
Under SBM-Urban, about how much land was reclaimed at Agra's Kuberpur legacy dumpsite, as highlighted in July 2025?
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Correct answer: D — About 47 acres
MoHUA: about 1.9 million metric tonnes of waste were removed, reclaiming about 47 acres of land at an estimated cost of ₹320 crore.
Where did Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurate the 2025 season of the ASMITA league on 8 July 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Modinagar, Uttar Pradesh
Sports Ministry: Dr Mandaviya inaugurated the 2025 season of the ASMITA league in Modinagar, Uttar Pradesh.
How many ASMITA leagues are planned in 2025-26, according to the Sports Ministry?
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Correct answer: C — 852 leagues across 15 disciplines
Sports Ministry: 852 leagues across 15 sports disciplines have been planned for 2025-26; last season had 550 leagues across 27 disciplines.
At which university was the Agritech Innovation Hub inaugurated by Dharmendra Pradhan and Jayant Chaudhary on 8 July 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture and Technology, Meerut
Ministry of Education: the Agritech Innovation Hub was inaugurated at the College of Technology, SVPUAT, Meerut.
The Agritech Innovation Hub at SVPUAT, Meerut, inaugurated in July 2025, is powered by which institute?
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Correct answer: C — IIT Ropar
Ministry of Education: the Hub is powered by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Ropar.
CAQM's Statutory Direction No. 89, amended on 8 July 2025, relates to which measure?
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Correct answer: D — Denial of fuel to end-of-life vehicles
Environment Ministry: Direction No. 89 pertains to denial of fuel and immediate legal action against EoL vehicles.
From which date will the amended Direction No. 89 be enforced in the NCT of Delhi and five high-vehicle-density NCR districts?
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Correct answer: A — 1 November 2025
Environment Ministry: enforcement across NCT of Delhi and 5 adjoining high-vehicle-density NCR districts from 01.11.2025; rest of NCR from 01.04.2026.
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) was constituted under which law?
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Correct answer: C — Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas Act, 2021
India Code: CAQM is constituted under the Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas Act, 2021.
Where was the Northern Region Ministers' Conference on Civil Aviation 2025 held on 4 July 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Dehradun
Ministry of Civil Aviation: the conference was held today in Dehradun, Uttarakhand.
Consider the following about the Civil Aviation conference in Dehradun (4 July 2025): 1. It was the first of a series of Regional Conferences. 2. FICCI and the Uttarakhand Civil Aviation Development Authority provided the industry interface. 3. Delhi was among the participating States/UTs. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is wrong: participants were Rajasthan, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Ladakh and Chandigarh (Ministry of Civil Aviation).
Where is India's first Equine Disease-Free Compartment, recognised by WOAH on 3 July 2025?
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Correct answer: B — RVC Centre & College, Meerut Cantonment
DAHD: the approved facility is at the Remount Veterinary Corps (RVC) Centre & College, Meerut Cantonment, Uttar Pradesh.
Which international body recognised India's first Equine Disease-Free Compartment in July 2025?
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Correct answer: C — World Organisation for Animal Health
DAHD: the compartment was recognised by the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) on 3 July 2025.
Since which year has India remained free from African Horse Sickness, as noted in the EDFC release (July 2025)?
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Correct answer: D — 2014
DAHD: India has historically remained free from African Horse Sickness since 2014.
In which city did President Droupadi Murmu inaugurate the Mahayogi Guru Gorakhnath AYUSH University on 1 July 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Gorakhpur
President's Secretariat: the President inaugurated the Mahayogi Guru Gorakhnath AYUSH University at Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh.
Where is the Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), whose convocation President Murmu attended on 30 June 2025, located?
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Correct answer: D — Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh
PIB: the President graced the convocation ceremony of the Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI) at Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh.
Which convocation of AIIMS Gorakhpur did President Droupadi Murmu attend on 30 June 2025?
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Correct answer: B — First
PIB: the President graced the first convocation ceremony of AIIMS Gorakhpur on 30 June 2025.
DRDO's Defence Materials and Stores Research & Development Establishment (DMSRDE), visited by Sanjay Seth on 29 June 2025, is located in which city?
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Correct answer: D — Kanpur
PIB: Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth visited DMSRDE, a Kanpur-based laboratory of DRDO.
Where is the CEL–ESDS 'Green Data Centre', whose foundation stone was laid on 26 June 2025, located?
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Correct answer: D — Sahibabad, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
PIB: the foundation stone of the Green Data Centre, a collaboration between CEL and ESDS, was laid at Sahibabad, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh.
What is the capacity of the CEL–ESDS Green Data Centre project at Sahibabad?
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Correct answer: C — 30 MW
PIB: the project, with 30 MW capacity, entails an investment of about ₹1,000 crore.
Which authority will develop the ₹417 crore Electronics Manufacturing Cluster (EMC 2.0) approved at Gautam Buddha Nagar in June 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA)
PIB: the approved EMC 2.0 project will be developed by the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA).
How many jobs is the Gautam Buddha Nagar EMC 2.0 expected to generate, according to Ashwini Vaishnaw?
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Correct answer: B — 15,000
PIB: Ashwini Vaishnaw said the project will create world-class infrastructure and generate 15,000 jobs.
Where will the International Potato Centre (CIP)'s South Asia Regional Centre, approved by the Cabinet on 25 June 2025, be set up?
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Correct answer: D — Singna, Agra, Uttar Pradesh
PIB: the CIP South Asia Regional Centre is being established at Singna, Agra, Uttar Pradesh.
The International Potato Center (CIP) is headquartered in which city?
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Correct answer: A — Lima, Peru
CIP: headquartered in Lima, Peru, CIP has a research presence in more than 20 countries.
Consider the following statements about the International Potato Center (CIP): 1. Its work focuses on potato, sweetpotato and Andean roots and tubers. 2. It is a CGIAR research centre. 3. It was founded in 1991. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 1 and 2 only
CIP: statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is wrong: CIP was founded in 1971.
Where was the 25th meeting of the Central Zonal Council held on 24 June 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Varanasi
PIB: Amit Shah chaired the 25th meeting of the Central Zonal Council in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
Consider the following statements about Zonal Councils: 1. Five Zonal Councils were established under Sections 15 to 22 of the States Reorganisation Act, 1956. 2. The Union Home Minister is the chairperson of all five Zonal Councils. 3. The Chief Minister of one member state, rotating every year, acts as the vice-chairperson. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
PIB: five Zonal Councils were established under Sections 15 to 22 of the States Reorganisation Act, 1956; the Union Home Minister chairs all five; the CM of one member state (rotating every year) is vice-chairperson. All three are correct.
Chief Ministers of which of the following states attended the 25th Central Zonal Council meeting on 24 June 2025? 1. Uttarakhand 2. Chhattisgarh 3. Rajasthan Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
PIB: the meeting was attended by the Chief Ministers of Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh; Rajasthan was not among them. So 1 and 2 only.
How many issues were discussed at the 25th meeting of the Central Zonal Council in Varanasi?
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Correct answer: C — 19
PIB: a total of 19 issues were discussed in the meeting, including several matters of national importance.
Where was the NAVYA vocational training initiative for adolescent girls launched on 24 June 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Sonbhadra
PIB: MWCD, in convergence with MSDE, launched NAVYA in Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh.
NAVYA aims to equip adolescent girls of which age group with vocational training?
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Correct answer: A — 16 to 18 years
PIB: the NAVYA programme aims to equip adolescent girls aged 16 to 18 years with vocational training, mainly in non-traditional and emerging job roles.
Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar addressed the 99th Annual Meet and National Conference of Vice Chancellors on 23 June 2025. Which body organised it?
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Correct answer: C — Association of Indian Universities (AIU)
PIB: the 99th Annual Meet and National Conference of Vice Chancellors (2024–2025) was organised by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) at Gautam Buddha Nagar.
The slogan 'Ek Vidhan, Ek Nishan, Ek Pradhan', recalled by the Vice-President on 23 June 2025, was given by whom during a campaign in Jammu and Kashmir in 1952?
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Correct answer: A — Syama Prasad Mookerjee
PIB: the Vice-President said Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee gave the slogan 'Ek Vidhan, Ek Nishan, Ek Pradhan' during the campaign in Jammu and Kashmir in 1952.
Consider the following statements made by the Vice-President on 23 June 2025: 1. Article 370 was abrogated on 5 August 2019. 2. The legal challenge to the abrogation failed in the Supreme Court on 11 December 2023. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB: the Vice-President said Article 370 was abrogated on 5th August 2019, and the legal challenge to the Supreme Court failed on 11 December 2023. Both are correct.
Where did Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav chair an interactive workshop on management of human–wildlife conflict on 19 June 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Dudhwa Tiger Reserve
PIB (MoEFCC): Bhupender Yadav chaired the workshop on 19th June 2025 at Dudhwa Tiger Reserve, Uttar Pradesh.
At which institution is a Centre of Excellence for human–wildlife conflict management to be established, as discussed at the Dudhwa workshop of June 2025?
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Correct answer: B — WII-SACON
PIB (MoEFCC): The gathering was apprised of the PM's vision for establishment of a Centre of Excellence at WII-SACON, and the Ministry has initiated action for it.
Fossil leaves found in Assam's Makum Coalfield, reported by DST on 17 June 2025, are the world's oldest known fossil record of which plant genus?
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Correct answer: A — Nothopegia
PIB (DST): The fossilized leaves, about 24–23 million years old, were the world's oldest known fossil record of the plant genus Nothopegia.
The Nothopegia fossil leaves studied by BSIP scientists were found in which coalfield?
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Correct answer: D — Makum Coalfield, Assam
PIB (DST): The fossil leaves were discovered in the Makum Coalfield, Assam.
The Water Metro proposed for Patna in June 2025 is to replicate the model of which city's water metro?
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Correct answer: B — Kochi
PIB (MoPSW): Patna is being considered for the introduction of a Water Metro, replicating the successful Kochi Water Metro model.
Which Patna-based institution is being upgraded as a Centre of Excellence, as announced on 16 June 2025?
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Correct answer: C — National Inland Navigation Institute
PIB (MoPSW): Patna based National Inland Navigation Institute (NINI) is being upgraded as Centre of Excellence.
Since which date had GRAP Stage-I been in force in the NCR before CAQM revoked it on 15 June 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 7 June 2025
PIB (MoEFCC): Stage-I of GRAP had been in place in the entire NCR since 07.06.2025, i.e. 7 June 2025.
What was Delhi's AQI on 15 June 2025, when CAQM revoked GRAP Stage-I?
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Correct answer: A — 140, 'Moderate'
PIB (MoEFCC): as per the CPCB bulletin, Delhi's AQI for 15.06.2025 was 140, 'Moderate'.
How many Civil Police Constables of the Uttar Pradesh Police received appointment letters from Amit Shah in Lucknow on 15 June 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 60,244
PIB (MHA): Amit Shah distributed appointment letters to 60,244 Civil Police Constables of Uttar Pradesh Police in Lucknow.
Consider the following statements about the UP Police constable recruitment marked on 15 June 2025: 1. The selection was made from a total of 48 lakh applications. 2. Over 12,000 of those selected are young women. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (MHA): Shah said the selection was made from a total of 48 lakh applications and over 12,000 of those selected are young women. So both 1 and 2 are correct.
Which Chief Minister was present when Amit Shah distributed appointment letters to UP Police constables in Lucknow on 15 June 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Yogi Adityanath
PIB (MHA): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath was among the dignitaries present.
On 12 June 2025, procurement of summer moong under the Price Support Scheme was approved in Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and which other state?
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Correct answer: C — Gujarat
PIB (Agriculture): 54,166 MT of moong was approved under PSS in Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat for the summer crop season 2025–26.
Consider the following statements about the procurement decisions of 12 June 2025: 1. Procurement of 50,750 MT of groundnut under PSS was approved in Uttar Pradesh. 2. Procurement of tur, urad and masur up to 100% of State production has been extended up to 2030–31. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
PIB (Agriculture): 50,750 MT of groundnut under PSS was approved in Uttar Pradesh, so 1 is correct. The Union Budget 2025 continued 100% procurement of tur, urad and masur for four more years up to 2028–29, not 2030–31, so 2 is wrong. So the answer is 1 only.
The Price Support Scheme is a component of the umbrella scheme PM-AASHA. Which of the following is NOT a component of PM-AASHA?
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Correct answer: B — PM-KISAN
PIB (Agriculture) (static): PM-AASHA encompasses the Price Support Scheme, Price Deficiency Payment Scheme, Market Intervention Scheme and Price Stabilisation Fund. PM-KISAN is not a component.
From which date did CAQM bar the induction of new petrol or diesel 2-wheelers and light commercial vehicles into aggregator and delivery fleets in NCR?
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Correct answer: A — 1 January 2026
CAQM directed that no conventional petrol or diesel vehicles be inducted into fleets of 4-wheeler LCVs, LGVs and 2-wheelers with effect from 1 January 2026.
Under CAQM's directions of 4 June 2025, which 3-wheeler autorickshaws alone may be added to existing aggregator fleets in NCR?
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Correct answer: D — CNG / Electric
CAQM directed that henceforth only CNG / Electric 3-wheeler autorickshaws shall be additionally inducted into existing fleets.
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.
The Ghatampur Thermal Power Project is developed by Neyveli Uttar Pradesh Power Ltd, a joint venture of:
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Correct answer: B — NLC India and UPRVUNL
NUPPL is a collaboration of NLC India Ltd (51%) and UPRVUNL (49%).
What is the total installed capacity of the Ghatampur Thermal Power Project when all units are complete?
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Correct answer: D — 1,980 MW
The project has three 660 MW supercritical units, totalling 1,980 MW.
Consider the following statements about the Ghatampur Thermal Power Project: 1. A power purchase agreement covers 24.88% of its output with Assam. 2. Unit-1, dedicated on 30 May 2025, has a capacity of 800 MW. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct: Assam's PPA is for 492.72 MW (24.88%); Unit-1 is 660 MW.
How many blocks were successfully auctioned in Tranche V of the critical and strategic mineral block auctions?
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Correct answer: A — 10 out of 15
Tranche V concluded with 10 of the 15 offered blocks successfully auctioned.
Tranche V of the critical mineral auctions marked the first successful auction of a critical and strategic mineral block in which state?
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Correct answer: D — Rajasthan
Tranche V marked the first-ever successful auction of a critical and strategic mineral block in Rajasthan.
Consider the following statements about Tranche V of the critical mineral block auctions: 1. It included the Government of India's first-ever successful auction of a potash block. 2. With it, the total number of blocks auctioned by the Central Government reached 34. 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 Mines.
The 63rd Executive Committee of the National Mission for Clean Ganga approved a sewage management project worth ₹126.41 crore for which city?
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Correct answer: C — Agra
The ₹126.41-crore sewage management project is for Agra, Uttar Pradesh.
The ₹126.41-crore Agra sewage management project approved by NMCG's 63rd Executive Committee is based on which model?
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Correct answer: D — Design-Build-Operate-Transfer
The project is based on the Design-Build-Operate-Transfer model.