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September 19, 2025 - Current affairs for all the Exams

1.What is the name of the landmark AI summit, to be hosted for the first time by a Global South nation (India), guided by the principles of 'People, Planet, and Progress'? a) Global AI Innovation Summit 2025 b) India-AI Impact Summit 2026 c) AI for Viksit Bharat Summit d) Digital India AI Conference Ans: b) India-AI Impact Summit 2026 2.Which ministry has unveiled the logo and key flagship initiatives for the India-AI Impact Summit 2026? a) Ministry of Science and Technology b) Ministry of External Affairs c) Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) d) Ministry of Commerce and Industry Ans: c) Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) 3.Which of the following is NOT explicitly mentioned as one of the seven thematic 'Chakras' for the India-AI Impact Summit 2026 in the provided text? a) Human Capital b) Inclusion c) Economic Growth d) Safe & Trusted AI Ans: c) Economic Growth 4.The NITI Aayog's Frontier Tech Hub (FTH) aims to position India as a leader in emerging technologies and designs strategies to harness them for which national vision? a) Digital India 2.0 b) Make in India Initiative c) Viksit Bharat@2047 d) Atmanirbhar Bharat Ans: c) Viksit Bharat@2047 5.What is the name of the initiative launched under the Frontier Tech Hub (FTH) that aims to boost grassroots adoption of advanced technologies in 50 Aspirational Districts/Blocks? a) Tech-Bharat Initiative b) Rural AI Connect c) Frontier 50 Initiative d) Aspirational Tech Drive Ans: c) Frontier 50 Initiative 6.What are the sophisticated ground-based simulations, designed to replicate space conditions and prepare Indian astronauts for missions like Gaganyaan, called? a) AstroSimulations b) Gyanex c) SpaceLab Experiments d) Gaganyaan Trials Ans: b) Gyanex 7.Who was one of the crew members in the first Gyanex-1 mission, conducted in July, spending ten days in a simulator? a) Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma b) Group Captain Angad Pratap c) Squadron Leader Angad Singh d) Captain Vikram Batra Ans: b) Group Captain Angad Pratap 8.Indian space startups like Kepler Aerospace and Insight360.ai showcased their innovations and explored partnerships at which international exhibition? a) Paris Air Show b) Dubai Airshow c) Taipei Aerospace & Defense Technology Exhibition (TADTE) 2025 d) International Astronautical Congress Ans: c) Taipei Aerospace & Defense Technology Exhibition (TADTE) 2025 9.Insight360.ai, an Indian space startup, offers which specific type of intelligence for defense forces using AI to analyze satellite imagery? a) Cyber Intelligence b) Financial Intelligence c) Geospatial Intelligence d) Medical Intelligence Ans: c) Geospatial Intelligence 10.What is the popular name given to Google's Gemini 2.5 Flash Image, an AI image generation tool where India is a leading user and innovator? a) AI Banana b) Nano Banana c) Flash AI d) Gemini Image Ans: b) Nano Banana 11.How is Google's Gemini 2.5 Flash Image ('Nano Banana') transforming India's agri-tech sector, according to the provided content? a) By automating farm equipment b) By providing real-time weather forecasts c) By enabling farmers to visualize crop data, identify pests, and market organic produce d) By connecting farmers directly to global markets Ans: c) By enabling farmers to visualize crop data, identify pests, and market organic produce 12.The 'Innovation TN' Dashboard, launched by IIT Madras in partnership with Guidance Tamil Nadu, serves what primary purpose? a) To promote tourism in Tamil Nadu b) To map Tamil Nadu's entire startup ecosystem c) To provide online education to rural students d) To track industrial production in the state Ans: b) To map Tamil Nadu's entire startup ecosystem 13.As per the content, approximately how many startups are currently part of Tamil Nadu's innovation ecosystem, as highlighted by the 'Innovation TN' Dashboard? a) Nearly 5,000 b) Nearly 10,000 c) Nearly 19,000 d) Over 25,000 Ans: c) Nearly 19,000

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1.According to Union Minister Piyush Goyal, what is India's projected export growth for 2025? a) 6.7% b) 6% c) 6.01% d) 5.5% Ans: b) 6% 2.What was the total value of India's exports for FY25, as mentioned by the Union Minister of Commerce and Industry? a) US$35.1 billion b) US$824.9 billion c) US$780.5 billion d) US$850.2 billion Ans: b) US$824.9 billion 3.Which of the following sectors is NOT explicitly mentioned as a focus area for enhanced market access in India's FTA negotiations with the European Union? a) Textiles b) Pharmaceuticals c) Automobiles d) Steel Ans: c) Automobiles 4.The additional 25% tariffs imposed by the U.S. on Indian products, bringing the total levy to 50%, are primarily in response to which of India's actions? a) India's trade deficit with the U.S. b) India's purchases of Russian oil c) India's new intellectual property laws d) India's stance on climate change agreements Ans: b) India's purchases of Russian oil 5.Who urged India Inc to scale up investments, citing corporates' 'strongest balance sheets'? a) Piyush Goyal b) V. Ananth Nageswaran c) M Nagaraju d) Yogi Adityanath Ans: c) M Nagaraju 6.What was India's GDP growth rate for the April-June period, as stated in the text? a) 6.7% b) 7.8% c) 6.01% d) 5.5% Ans: b) 7.8% 7.By when does Chief Economic Adviser Dr. V Ananth Nageswaran project India's economy to reach US$5 trillion? a) 2025-26 b) 2026-27 c) 2027-28 d) 2028-29 Ans: c) 2027-28 8.From which date are the significant GST reforms announced by CM Yogi Adityanath expected to be implemented? a) August 15 b) September 1 c) September 22 d) October 1 Ans: c) September 22 9.What is the estimated economic boost to the Indian economy expected from the new GST reforms? a) Rs 1 lakh crore b) Rs 1.5 lakh crore c) Rs 2 lakh crore d) Rs 2.5 lakh crore Ans: c) Rs 2 lakh crore 10.Under the new GST reforms, which of the following items has had its GST fully abolished? a) Medicines b) Testing kits c) Notebooks and pencils d) Oxygen Ans: c) Notebooks and pencils 11.Which of the following products will now incur a 40% GST rate under the new reforms? a) Personal life insurance b) Health insurance c) Tobacco and pan masala d) Educational materials Ans: c) Tobacco and pan masala 12.How did the Indian stock market perform in 2025 in US dollar terms, as stated in the text? a) A 1.9% return b) A 6.7% return c) A 9.3% return d) A 25% return Ans: a) A 1.9% return 13.Which company launched India's first Green Bond? a) Oil India Limited b) Vedanta c) SEPC d) KPI Green Ans: d) KPI Green 14.Who is the Chairman of Oil India Limited, who confirmed that the company's Russian assets remain unaffected by recent drone attacks? a) M Nagaraju b) Ranjit Rath c) Piyush Goyal d) V. Ananth Nageswaran Ans: b) Ranjit Rath 15.Which company acquired Ambika Pathology? a) Sheela Foam b) Metropolis Healthcare c) Vedanta d) SEPC Ans: b) Metropolis Healthcare

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1.Which specific action is the European Union reportedly considering against Israel as part of a potential sanctions plan? a) Imposing travel bans on all Israeli citizens b) Suspending its trade agreement with Israel c) Freezing asse...

1.Which specific action is the European Union reportedly considering against Israel as part of a potential sanctions plan? a) Imposing travel bans on all Israeli citizens b) Suspending its trade agreement with Israel c) Freezing assets of Israeli government officials d) Withdrawing all diplomatic staff from Israel Ans: b) Suspending its trade agreement with Israel 2.According to the provided text, which two former leaders are reportedly involved in authorizing a new post-war proposal for Gaza? a) Barack Obama and Theresa May b) George W. Bush and Gordon Brown c) Donald Trump and Tony Blair d) Bill Clinton and John Major Ans: c) Donald Trump and Tony Blair 3.What is the proposed name for the transitional governing power in Gaza, as outlined in the new post-war plan? a) Gaza Provisional Administration b) United Nations Gaza Authority c) Gaza International Transitional Authority d) Palestinian Interim Governance Council Ans: c) Gaza International Transitional Authority 4.Who leads the armed group in Khan Younis that claims to be establishing an area for Gazans seeking an alternative to Hamas rule? a) Ismail Haniyeh b) Yahya Sinwar c) Hossam al-Astal d) Mohammed Deif Ans: c) Hossam al-Astal 5.What position did Dmitry Kozak hold before his resignation from the Kremlin, as confirmed by the text? a) Foreign Minister b) Defense Minister c) Kremlin Deputy Chief of Staff d) Head of Presidential Administration Ans: c) Kremlin Deputy Chief of Staff 6.Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is scheduled to attend high-level multilateral meetings with which of the following organizations during the UN General Assembly? a) NATO and QUAD b) CSTO and BRICS c) G7 and APEC d) African Union and Arab League Ans: b) CSTO and BRICS 7.Which organizations collaborated to release the 18th edition of the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2025? a) World Bank and International Monetary Fund b) United Nations Development Programme and World Economic Forum c) World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) and the Portulans Institute d) Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and UNESCO Ans: c) World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) and the Portulans Institute 8.What was India's global ranking in the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2025? a) 39th b) 38th c) 1st among Lower Middle-Income economies d) 15th Ans: b) 38th 9.Which country maintained its top position in the Global Innovation Index (GII) for the 15th consecutive year? a) Sweden b) United States c) Switzerland d) South Korea Ans: c) Switzerland 10.Iran withdrew a resolution at the UN nuclear watchdog's annual gathering, co-sponsored by which two other countries, to ban attacks on nuclear facilities? a) France and Germany b) United Kingdom and India c) China and Russia d) North Korea and Syria Ans: c) China and Russia 11.In which city was Gastech 2025, the world's largest energy exhibition, held? a) London b) Dubai c) Houston d) Milan Ans: d) Milan 12.What specific marine fuel did NYK highlight at Gastech 2025 for decarbonization in the shipping industry? a) Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) b) Hydrogen c) Ammonia d) Biofuel Ans: c) Ammonia 13.What is a primary criticism mentioned regarding the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP)? a) Its reliance on outdated drilling technology b) Its potential environmental impact, including its route through protected areas c) Its projected high operational costs d) Its lack of economic benefits for local communities Ans: b) Its potential environmental impact, including its route through protected areas

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1.On September 19, 2025, Indian stock markets reached 10-week highs primarily due to which two factors? a) Increased oil prices and domestic consumption b) US Federal Reserve rate cut and easing US trade tensions c) Strong FII inflow...

1.On September 19, 2025, Indian stock markets reached 10-week highs primarily due to which two factors? a) Increased oil prices and domestic consumption b) US Federal Reserve rate cut and easing US trade tensions c) Strong FII inflows and government spending d) New industrial policies and agricultural reforms Ans: b) US Federal Reserve rate cut and easing US trade tensions 2.According to the Chief Economic Adviser, what reciprocal tariff levels are expected between India and the US, which could significantly boost Indian exports? a) 5-10% b) 10-15% c) 15-20% d) 20-25% Ans: b) 10-15% 3.Which regulatory body dismissed allegations of insider trading and manipulation against the Adani Group, previously raised by Hindenburg Research? a) Reserve Bank of India (RBI) b) Ministry of Finance c) Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) d) National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) Ans: c) Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) 4.The Indian Navy commissioned its new naval base, INS Aravali, in which city on September 12, 2025? a) Mumbai b) Visakhapatnam c) Gurugram d) Kochi Ans: c) Gurugram 5.Who presided over the commissioning ceremony of INS Aravali? a) Prime Minister Narendra Modi b) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh c) Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff d) President Droupadi Murmu Ans: c) Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff 6.India's indigenously-built Diving Support Vessel (DSV), INS Nistar, is participating in Exercise Pacific Reach 2025, which is being held in which country? a) Malaysia b) Indonesia c) Thailand d) Singapore Ans: d) Singapore 7.INS Nistar, participating in Exercise Pacific Reach 2025, is primarily classified as what type of vessel? a) Aircraft Carrier b) Destroyer c) Submarine d) Diving Support Vessel (DSV) Ans: d) Diving Support Vessel (DSV) 8.India is closely monitoring a strategic mutual defence pact signed between which two nations, where aggression against one is considered aggression against both? a) China and Russia b) Pakistan and Saudi Arabia c) Iran and Turkey d) Egypt and UAE Ans: b) Pakistan and Saudi Arabia 9.On his 75th birthday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched which nationwide health outreach initiative focusing on maternal and child health? a) Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram b) Poshan Abhiyaan c) Swastha Nari Sashakt Parivar d) Mission Indradhanush Ans: c) Swastha Nari Sashakt Parivar 10.Which Indian festival is the Government of India initiating the process to nominate for inclusion in UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity? a) Diwali b) Holi c) Chhath Mahaparva d) Durga Puja Ans: c) Chhath Mahaparva 11.The 14th Sirarakhong Hathei Chilli Festival was inaugurated in which state of India? a) Nagaland b) Assam c) Manipur d) Arunachal Pradesh Ans: c) Manipur 12.A conclave for a sustainable bamboo economy was held in which city, focusing on integrating traditional knowledge with modern technology? a) Shillong b) Imphal c) Guwahati d) Agartala Ans: c) Guwahati 13.What innovative plant, expected to significantly boost the region's bamboo economy, was mentioned in the context of the sustainable bamboo economy conclave? a) Bamboo-based paper mill b) Bamboo-based bioethanol plant c) Bamboo-based textile factory d) Bamboo-based furniture unit Ans: b) Bamboo-based bioethanol plant 14.Which two Indian sectors were specifically mentioned as potential beneficiaries from the easing of US trade tensions and reduced tariffs? a) Agriculture and Manufacturing b) IT and Pharma c) Automotive and Textile d) Mining and Infrastructure Ans: b) IT and Pharma 15.INS Aravali is designed to strengthen India's Command, Control, Communications, and Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) framework. What is the core function it aims to support? a) Ship repair and maintenance b) Naval aviation operations c) Information and communication centers d) Submarine warfare training Ans: c) Information and communication centers 16.Who is the Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson mentioned in the context of India's reaction to the Pakistan-Saudi defence pact? a) Arindam Bagchi b) S. Jaishankar c) Shri Randhir Jaiswal d) Syed Akbaruddin Ans: c) Shri Randhir Jaiswal

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September 18, 2025 - Current affairs for all the Exams

1.What is S&P Global's reaffirmed projection for India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth for fiscal year 2025-26? a) 5.5% b) 6.0% c) 6.5% d) 7.0% Ans: c) 6.5% 2.When are the "GST 2.0" reforms, aimed at simplifying the Go...

1.What is S&P Global's reaffirmed projection for India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth for fiscal year 2025-26? a) 5.5% b) 6.0% c) 6.5% d) 7.0% Ans: c) 6.5% 2.When are the "GST 2.0" reforms, aimed at simplifying the Goods and Services Tax structure, expected to become effective? a) January 1, 2025 b) April 1, 2025 c) September 22, 2025 d) January 1, 2026 Ans: c) September 22, 2025 3.Under the impending "GST 2.0" reforms, what will be the two primary tax slabs for Goods and Services Tax (GST)? a) 0% and 12% b) 5% and 18% c) 12% and 28% d) 18% and 28% Ans: b) 5% and 18% 4.According to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, what is the estimated economic injection into the economy expected from the "GST 2.0" reforms? a) ₹1 lakh crore b) ₹2 lakh crore c) ₹3 lakh crore d) ₹4 lakh crore Ans: b) ₹2 lakh crore 5.Which Union Minister stated that India's exports are expected to grow by approximately 6% this year despite global headwinds? a) Nirmala Sitharaman b) Piyush Goyal c) Amit Shah d) Subrahmanyam Jaishankar Ans: b) Piyush Goyal 6.The Indian stock market's anticipated positive opening on September 18, 2025, is attributed to which specific action by the US Federal Reserve? a) Raising interest rates by 25 basis points b) Maintaining interest rates c) Cutting interest rates by 25 basis points d) Announcing a new quantitative easing program Ans: c) Cutting interest rates by 25 basis points 7.The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has classified payment aggregators into how many categories under its new final guidelines? a) Two b) Three c) Four d) Five Ans: b) Three 8.When are the RBI's new rules for co-lending arrangements scheduled to become effective? a) Immediately b) September 22, 2025 c) January 1, 2026 d) April 1, 2026 Ans: c) January 1, 2026 9.What was the repo rate maintained by the RBI in its August 2025 Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting? a) 5.00% b) 5.25% c) 5.50% d) 5.75% Ans: c) 5.50% 10.On which date did India launch its first national policy on geothermal energy? a) August 15, 2025 b) September 15, 2025 c) October 15, 2025 d) November 15, 2025 Ans: b) September 15, 2025 11.Which of the following is NOT a stated aim of India's new national policy on geothermal energy? a) Boost clean power generation b) Repurpose old oil and gas wells c) Attract domestic and international investment d) Promote nuclear fission for energy Ans: d) Promote nuclear fission for energy 12.What is the primary objective of the Indian government's initiative to roll out a comprehensive, integrated electronic database of land records? a) To increase agricultural output through direct subsidies b) To centralize tax collection for property ownership c) To streamline land markets, reduce disputes, and attract investment d) To facilitate rapid urbanization and industrial expansion Ans: c) To streamline land markets, reduce disputes, and attract investment

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1.In response to Israel's intensified offensive in Gaza, which country reportedly canceled a substantial arms contract for Israeli-designed rocket launchers? a) France b) Germany c) Spain d) United Kingdom Ans: c) Spain 2.Wh...

1.In response to Israel's intensified offensive in Gaza, which country reportedly canceled a substantial arms contract for Israeli-designed rocket launchers? a) France b) Germany c) Spain d) United Kingdom Ans: c) Spain 2.What was the approximate value of the arms contract canceled by Spain for Israeli-designed rocket launchers? a) $500 million b) $825 million c) $1.2 billion d) $250 million Ans: b) $825 million 3.Which Israeli Prime Minister appeared in court for a corruption trial during the period of intensified conflict in Gaza? a) Naftali Bennett b) Yair Lapid c) Benjamin Netanyahu d) Ariel Sharon Ans: c) Benjamin Netanyahu 4.What were the primary demands of thousands of protesters marching to the Prime Minister's residence in Jerusalem? a) Economic reforms and tax cuts b) End to the war and release of hostages c) Increased military spending and annexation d) Environmental protection and climate action Ans: b) End to the war and release of hostages 5.The intensified Israeli assault on Gaza City was characterized by coordinated attacks from which domains? a) Air and land only b) Air, land, and sea c) Sea and cyber only d) Land and cyber only Ans: b) Air, land, and sea 6.According to Bank Indonesia (BI), what is a primary factor contributing to the current global economic slowdown? a) Low oil prices b) Reciprocal tariffs imposed by the United States c) Increased global trade agreements d) Stable geopolitical environment Ans: b) Reciprocal tariffs imposed by the United States 7.What asset is reported to have reached a new record high as investors seek safe-haven options amidst global economic uncertainty? a) Crude oil b) US dollar c) Gold d) Government bonds Ans: c) Gold 8.Which central bank is widely expected to cut interest rates in response to the weak global outlook and easing inflationary pressures? a) European Central Bank b) Bank of Japan c) US Federal Reserve d) Bank of England Ans: c) US Federal Reserve 9.The global economic slowdown is characterized by a weakened business confidence in which major economy, leading to reduced household consumption and rising unemployment? a) China b) European Union c) Japan d) United States Ans: d) United States 10.What is a key reason cited for the impact on China's economic performance? a) Increased domestic demand b) Rising exports to the US c) Declining exports to the US due to tariffs d) Stronger business confidence Ans: c) Declining exports to the US due to tariffs 11.In response to the weak global economic outlook and easing inflationary pressures, what type of monetary policy are several central banks contemplating? a) Tightening monetary policies b) Quantitative easing c) Accommodative monetary policies d) Fiscal stimulus measures Ans: c) Accommodative monetary policies 12.Which EU official released "A New Strategic EU-India Agenda" on September 17, 2025? a) Ursula von der Leyen b) Charles Michel c) Kaja Kallas d) Josep Borrell Ans: c) Kaja Kallas 13.What is the title of the document released by the European Commission and the EU's High Representative for Foreign Affairs outlining plans to upgrade strategic ties with India? a) "EU-India Trade Pact" b) "Agenda 2030: EU and India" c) "A New Strategic EU-India Agenda" d) "Framework for EU-India Cooperation" Ans: c) "A New Strategic EU-India Agenda" 14.The EU's strategy for enhanced partnership with India encompasses cooperation in which of the following areas? a) Only trade and defense b) Technology, security, and climate c) Only climate and trade d) Trade, technology, security, defense, and climate Ans: d) Trade, technology, security, defense, and climate 15.What are the two main concerns expressed by the EU regarding India's actions, which could pose risks to the strategic partnership? a) India's trade deficit with the EU and human rights issues b) India's military exercises with Russia and continued purchases of Russian oil c) India's stance on climate change and intellectual property rights d) India's relationship with China and its space program Ans: b) India's military exercises with Russia and continued purchases of Russian oil 16.On what date was "A New Strategic EU-India Agenda" released? a) September 17, 2024 b) October 17, 2025 c) September 17, 2025 d) August 17, 2024 Ans: c) September 17, 2025

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1.India's government rice reserves recently reached a record high. What was the approximate quantity mentioned? a) 33.3 million tonnes b) 48.2 million tonnes c) 25.0 million tonnes d) 55.5 million tonnes Ans: b) 48.2 million tonnes ...

1.India's government rice reserves recently reached a record high. What was the approximate quantity mentioned? a) 33.3 million tonnes b) 48.2 million tonnes c) 25.0 million tonnes d) 55.5 million tonnes Ans: b) 48.2 million tonnes 2.Which of the following statements is true regarding India's food grain reserves as per recent reports? a) Wheat stocks are at a record high, but rice reserves are below target. b) Both rice and wheat stocks are above target, with wheat at a four-year high. c) Rice reserves have decreased, while wheat reserves are stable. d) Both rice and wheat stocks are below target due to poor agricultural output. Ans: b) Both rice and wheat stocks are above target, with wheat at a four-year high. 3.Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently reiterated his call for citizens and traders to prioritize and sell which category of products? a) Globally sourced goods b) Luxury imported items c) Indigenously manufactured goods d) Products from allied nations Ans: c) Indigenously manufactured goods 4.Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal visited the UAE to co-chair which high-level body? a) India-UAE Strategic Dialogue b) India-UAE High Level Joint Task Force on Investments c) India-UAE Technology Exchange Forum d) India-UAE Cultural Partnership Summit Ans: b) India-UAE High Level Joint Task Force on Investments 5.In which sector did India's CO2 emissions see a dip during the January-June period, as per a positive environmental note? a) Transportation sector b) Industrial manufacturing c) Power sector d) Agricultural sector Ans: c) Power sector 6.The Mahi Banswara Atomic Power Plant project, for which PM Modi is set to lay the foundation stone, will be located in which Indian state? a) Gujarat b) Maharashtra c) Rajasthan d) Madhya Pradesh Ans: c) Rajasthan 7.What type of reactors will be utilized in the Mahi Banswara Atomic Power Plant project? a) Boiling Water Reactors (BWR) b) Pressurized Water Reactors (PWR) c) Fast Breeder Reactors (FBR) d) Pressurized Heavy Water Reactors (PHWR) Ans: d) Pressurized Heavy Water Reactors (PHWR) 8.The Kumbh Mela Authority in Nashik has granted administrative approval for extensive road and bridge works in preparation for which upcoming event? a) Ardh Kumbh Mela b) Simhastha Kumbh Mela c) Maha Kumbh Mela d) Prayagraj Kumbh Mela Ans: b) Simhastha Kumbh Mela 9.Which state's Chief Minister recently directed that all rain-damaged road repair work be completed before the festive season? a) Bihar b) Uttar Pradesh c) West Bengal d) Odisha Ans: b) Uttar Pradesh 10.The Patna High Court recently directed the Congress party to remove an AI-generated video depicting which political figure? a) Sonia Gandhi b) Rahul Gandhi c) Narendra Modi d) Amit Shah Ans: c) Narendra Modi 11.Defence Minister Rajnath Singh recently rejected claims by former US President Donald Trump regarding intervention to stop an Indo-Pak conflict following which operation? a) Operation Parakram b) Operation Vijay c) Operation Sindoor d) Operation Meghdoot Ans: c) Operation Sindoor 12.During the Prof (Dr) N R Madhava Menon Memorial Lecture, which judicial figure emphasized the need to reimagine legal education by expanding its reach through technology? a) Attorney General of India b) Chief Justice of India (CJI) Gavai c) Solicitor General of India d) Union Law Minister Ans: b) Chief Justice of India (CJI) Gavai 13.On the occasion of Prime Minister Modi's 75th birthday, which international body adopted a 'New Strategic EU-India Agenda' to deepen and broaden bilateral cooperation? a) United Nations b) ASEAN c) European Union (EU) d) African Union Ans: c) European Union (EU) 14.India's recent trade discussions with the United States were described as 'positive and constructive' and focused on which key areas? a) Cultural exchange and tourism b) Military exercises and defense procurement c) Tariff issues, technology partnerships, and boosting bilateral commerce d) Environmental regulations and climate change initiatives Ans: c) Tariff issues, technology partnerships, and boosting bilateral commerce 15.The US-based Khalistani outfit 'Sikhs for Justice (SFJ)' recently threatened to 'siege' the Indian Consulate in which Canadian city? a) Toronto b) Montreal c) Vancouver d) Calgary Ans: c) Vancouver 16.Which iconic international landmark was illuminated with visuals of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to mark his 75th birthday? a) Eiffel Tower b) Statue of Liberty c) Burj Khalifa d) Sydney Opera House Ans: c) Burj Khalifa

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1.The novel battery technology, utilizing aluminum and a water-based solution, was developed by researchers primarily from which city in India? a) Chennai b) New Delhi c) Bengaluru d) Mumbai Ans: c) Bengaluru 2.Which of the ...

1.The novel battery technology, utilizing aluminum and a water-based solution, was developed by researchers primarily from which city in India? a) Chennai b) New Delhi c) Bengaluru d) Mumbai Ans: c) Bengaluru 2.Which of the following institutions collaborated to develop the novel aluminum and water-based battery technology? a) IIT Madras and DRDO b) Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences (CeNS) and IISc's CeNSE c) Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) d) Rajalakshmi Institute of Technology (RIT) and IBM Ans: b) Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences (CeNS) and IISc's CeNSE 3.What are the primary advantages of the newly developed battery technology over conventional lithium-ion batteries, as mentioned in the text? a) Higher energy density and faster charging speed b) Enhanced safety, reduced cost, and environmental friendliness c) Lighter weight and greater power output d) Longer lifespan and wider temperature tolerance Ans: b) Enhanced safety, reduced cost, and environmental friendliness 4.For which future applications does the novel battery technology hold promising implications? a) High-speed trains and satellite communication b) Industrial robotics and large-scale power grids c) Flexible smartphones, safer electric vehicles, and integrated wearable devices d) Space exploration and deep-sea exploration vessels Ans: c) Flexible smartphones, safer electric vehicles, and integrated wearable devices 5.The AI-based weather model for Indian farmers was co-developed by UC Berkeley's William Boos and which Indian government body? a) Ministry of Earth Sciences b) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change c) Ministry of Agriculture and Farmer Welfare d) Indian Meteorological Department Ans: c) Ministry of Agriculture and Farmer Welfare 6.What was the maximum advance notice provided by the AI-based weather model for the 2025 summer monsoon season's onset? a) Up to one week b) Up to two weeks c) Up to three weeks d) Up to four weeks Ans: d) Up to four weeks 7.A notable success of the AI weather model was its accurate prediction of a 20-day stall in the monsoon over which region? a) Northeastern India b) Northwestern India c) Southern India d) Central India Ans: c) Southern India 8.Approximately how many farmers across northeastern India received advance notice of the 2025 summer monsoon season's onset through the AI weather model? a) 15 million b) 25 million c) 38 million d) 50 million Ans: c) 38 million 9.India's first Quantum Research Center was inaugurated at which institution and city? a) IIT Bombay, Mumbai b) IISc, Bengaluru c) Rajalakshmi Institute of Technology (RIT), Chennai d) Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi Ans: c) Rajalakshmi Institute of Technology (RIT), Chennai 10.Who highlighted quantum computing as being at a similar transformative juncture as personal computers and the internet, during the inauguration of India's first Quantum Research Center? a) William Boos from UC Berkeley b) Dr. Venkata Subramaniam from IBM c) A senior official from the Department of Science and Technology d) The CEO of APACMed Ans: b) Dr. Venkata Subramaniam from IBM 11.The 11th APACMed MedTech Forum (MTF) was hosted in which Indian city? a) Bengaluru b) Chennai c) New Delhi d) Mumbai Ans: c) New Delhi 12.What was the theme of the 11th APACMed MedTech Forum held in New Delhi? a) "Digital India: Healthcare for All" b) "Swastha Bharat – A Healthier India, Together" c) "Innovate for Health: India's MedTech Future" d) "Global MedTech Collaboration for Sustainable Health" Ans: b) "Swastha Bharat – A Healthier India, Together" 13.The APACMed MedTech Forum aimed to advance India's role as a global hub for MedTech innovation, manufacturing, and regulatory excellence, aligning with which national visions? a) Make in India and Digital India b) Smart Cities Mission and Skill India c) Viksit Bharat 2047 and Healthcare Vision 2030 d) Atmanirbhar Bharat and Startup India Ans: c) Viksit Bharat 2047 and Healthcare Vision 2030

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September 17, 2025 - Current affairs for all the Exams

1.The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released a comprehensive Master Direction for the regulation of Payment Aggregators (PAs) on which date? a) September 16, 2024 b) October 16, 2025 c) September 16, 2025 d) August 16, 2025 Ans: c) Sep...

1.The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released a comprehensive Master Direction for the regulation of Payment Aggregators (PAs) on which date? a) September 16, 2024 b) October 16, 2025 c) September 16, 2025 d) August 16, 2025 Ans: c) September 16, 2025 2.Which type of entity is exempt from seeking separate RBI authorization for providing Payment Aggregator services under the new Master Direction? a) Non-bank PAs b) PA-Online c) Banks d) PA-Cross-Border Ans: c) Banks 3.What is the initial minimum net worth requirement for non-bank Payment Aggregators at the time of application for RBI authorization? a) ₹10 crore b) ₹15 crore c) ₹20 crore d) ₹25 crore Ans: b) ₹15 crore 4.By when must non-bank Payment Aggregators increase their net worth to ₹25 crore after receiving RBI authorization? a) By the end of the first financial year b) By the end of the second financial year c) By the end of the third financial year d) Immediately upon authorization Ans: c) By the end of the third financial year 5.Annual security audits for Payment Aggregators, as per the new RBI guidelines, must be conducted by auditors empanelled by which entity? a) SEBI b) IRDAI c) CERT-In d) NPCI Ans: c) CERT-In 6.What was one of the primary factors contributing to the rise in Indian stock markets on Tuesday? a) Rising crude oil prices b) Concerns over global trade c) Expectations of a US Federal Reserve interest rate cut d) Decline in domestic consumption Ans: c) Expectations of a US Federal Reserve interest rate cut 7.Which index led the sectoral rallies in the Indian stock market on Tuesday? a) Nifty IT b) Nifty Pharma c) Nifty Auto d) Nifty Bank Ans: c) Nifty Auto 8.Where were the recent discussions between chief negotiators from India and the United States on a proposed bilateral trade agreement held? a) Washington D.C. b) Mumbai c) New Delhi d) Geneva Ans: c) New Delhi 9.Which Danish brewer is reportedly exploring an Initial Public Offering (IPO) for its Indian business arm? a) Heineken b) Anheuser-Busch InBev c) Carlsberg A/S d) Bira 91 Ans: c) Carlsberg A/S 10.According to NITI Aayog CEO B.V.R. Subrahmanyam, how much is Artificial Intelligence (AI) projected to add to India's economy by 2035? a) $1 trillion b) $1.5 trillion c) $2 trillion d) $2.5 trillion Ans: c) $2 trillion 11.Who is the current CEO of NITI Aayog, who spoke about AI's transformative role in economic growth? a) Amitabh Kant b) Arvind Panagariya c) B.V.R. Subrahmanyam d) Rajiv Kumar Ans: c) B.V.R. Subrahmanyam 12.What is the title of the report mentioned by NITI Aayog regarding AI's opportunity for accelerated economic growth in India? a) AI for Digital India b) AI for Viksit Bharat: The Opportunity for Accelerated Economic Growth c) India's AI Future: Economic Impact d) Leveraging AI for Economic Prosperity Ans: b) AI for Viksit Bharat: The Opportunity for Accelerated Economic Growth 13.Morgan Stanley anticipates that the RBI will lower policy rates by 25 basis points in which upcoming Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meetings? a) August and September b) September and November c) October and December d) November and January Ans: c) October and December 14.What is Morgan Stanley's forecast for headline consumer price index (CPI) inflation in FY26, which supports their prediction of RBI rate cuts? a) 4.0% year-on-year b) 3.5% year-on-year c) 2.4% year-on-year d) 5.0% year-on-year Ans: c) 2.4% year-on-year 15.By what percentage did India's trade deficit contract recently? a) Over 30% b) Over 40% c) Over 50% d) Over 60% Ans: c) Over 50% 16.What was the primary reason for the narrowing of India's trade deficit? a) Significant drop in imports b) Sharp rise in merchandise exports c) Increase in foreign direct investment d) Reduction in gold imports Ans: b) Sharp rise in merchandise exports 17.What was India's trade deficit figure after its recent contraction? a) $21.7 billion b) $15.5 billion c) $9.9 billion d) $5.8 billion Ans: c) $9.9 billion

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1.Which international body has accused Israel of committing 'genocide' in Gaza, as reported in the provided content? a) International Criminal Court b) UN Commission of Inquiry c) Human Rights Watch d) Amnesty International Ans: b) U...

1.Which international body has accused Israel of committing 'genocide' in Gaza, as reported in the provided content? a) International Criminal Court b) UN Commission of Inquiry c) Human Rights Watch d) Amnesty International Ans: b) UN Commission of Inquiry 2.Which European country has threatened to boycott the Eurovision event if Israel is allowed to participate? a) France b) Spain c) Germany d) Italy Ans: b) Spain 3.Israeli forces reportedly launched a series of strikes on a Red Sea port in which country? a) Egypt b) Saudi Arabia c) Yemen d) Jordan Ans: c) Yemen 4.The joint air and naval exercise 'Freedom Edge' was commenced by which three countries? a) US, China, Japan b) US, South Korea, Japan c) US, Australia, Japan d) South Korea, Japan, China Ans: b) US, South Korea, Japan 5.Near which island were the 'Freedom Edge' exercises conducted? a) Okinawa Island b) Dokdo Island c) Jeju Island d) Tsushima Island Ans: c) Jeju Island 6.What was the primary stated purpose of the 'Freedom Edge' exercises? a) Counter-terrorism operations in East Asia b) Enhancing trilateral defense cooperation against North Korea's nuclear threats c) Securing shipping lanes in the South China Sea d) Humanitarian aid and disaster relief drills Ans: b) Enhancing trilateral defense cooperation against North Korea's nuclear threats 7.Which North Korean official denounced the 'Freedom Edge' exercises as a 'reckless show of strength'? a) Kim Jong Un b) Kim Yo Jong c) Choe Ryong Hae d) Pak Jong Chon Ans: b) Kim Yo Jong 8.Which country reportedly fired water cannons at Philippine ships near the disputed Scarborough Shoal? a) Vietnam b) Taiwan c) China d) Malaysia Ans: c) China 9.Former US President Donald Trump is on his second state visit to which country? a) France b) Germany c) United Kingdom d) Canada Ans: c) United Kingdom 10.India is set to host the 89th International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) General Meeting in which city in 2025? a) Mumbai b) Bengaluru c) New Delhi d) Chennai Ans: c) New Delhi 11.Which three countries held a trilateral meeting in Tehran to bolster cooperation against extremism and terrorism and promote the use of Chabahar Port? a) India, Pakistan, Iran b) India, Afghanistan, Iran c) India, Iran, Uzbekistan d) India, Russia, Iran Ans: c) India, Iran, Uzbekistan 12.India has recently joined war games with which two countries? a) Russia and China b) Belarus and Russia c) Iran and Russia d) Kazakhstan and Russia Ans: b) Belarus and Russia 13.The Supreme Court of India recently recognized which of the following as a fundamental right under Article 21? a) Right to education b) Right to privacy c) Right to mental health d) Right to clean environment Ans: c) Right to mental health 14.India recently launched its first National Policy on which energy source to diversify its renewable energy portfolio? a) Solar Energy b) Wind Energy c) Hydroelectric Energy d) Geothermal Energy Ans: d) Geothermal Energy 15.Which country has appointed the world's first AI Cabinet Minister? a) South Korea b) Japan c) Albania d) Estonia Ans: c) Albania 16.The Prime Minister of which country recently resigned following protests sparked by a social media ban? a) Sri Lanka b) Bangladesh c) Nepal d) Myanmar Ans: c) Nepal 17.Which country has reportedly banned words like 'Hamburgers' and 'Ice Cream' in an attempt to curb foreign cultural influence? a) China b) Russia c) North Korea d) Iran Ans: c) North Korea 18.In which two Indian states did PM Narendra Modi inaugurate development projects, including a thermal power plant and a bioethanol plant? a) Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat b) Bihar and Assam c) Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh d) Rajasthan and Punjab Ans: b) Bihar and Assam

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1.The trade talks between India and the United States on September 16, 2025, were the first since what significant event? a) India joined the Belarus-Russia war games. b) The US imposed 50% tariffs on India. c) Prime Minister Modi's ...

1.The trade talks between India and the United States on September 16, 2025, were the first since what significant event? a) India joined the Belarus-Russia war games. b) The US imposed 50% tariffs on India. c) Prime Minister Modi's 75th birthday. d) The Supreme Court's ruling on the Waqf Act. Ans: b) The US imposed 50% tariffs on India. 2.Who represented India as the chief negotiator in the bilateral trade talks with the United States on September 16, 2025? a) Brendan Lynch b) Narendra Modi c) Rajesh Agrawal d) Parikshit Makkar Ans: c) Rajesh Agrawal 3.On what date was Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 75th birthday observed, as mentioned in the current affairs? a) September 16, 2025 b) September 17, 2025 c) August 15, 2025 d) October 2, 2025 Ans: b) September 17, 2025 4.Which international leader extended birthday wishes to Prime Minister Modi on his 75th birthday? a) US President Joe Biden b) US President Donald Trump c) Russian President Vladimir Putin d) Chinese President Xi Jinping Ans: b) US President Donald Trump 5.Which Indian state was particularly highlighted for launching new projects and initiatives coinciding with PM Modi's 75th birthday? a) Uttarakhand b) Manipur c) Madhya Pradesh d) Himachal Pradesh Ans: c) Madhya Pradesh 6.Heavy rains and floods recently wreaked havoc in which two northern Indian states? a) Punjab and Haryana b) Uttar Pradesh and Bihar c) Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh d) Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh Ans: c) Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh 7.In Uttarakhand, which city reported 13 deaths due to overnight rains and floods, as per the provided information? a) Champawat b) Udham Singh Nagar c) Dehradun d) Sahastradhara Ans: c) Dehradun 8.Which districts in Uttarakhand were issued a red alert for extremely heavy rain? a) Dehradun, Haridwar, Nainital b) Champawat, Pithoragarh, Almora c) Dehradun, Champawat, Udham Singh Nagar d) Rishikesh, Mussoorie, Badrinath Ans: c) Dehradun, Champawat, Udham Singh Nagar 9.In the context of the Delhi riots cases, what issue did courts frequently red-flag regarding evidence? a) Lack of evidence b) Fabricated evidence c) Insufficient witness testimonies d) Delayed submission of evidence Ans: b) Fabricated evidence 10.What was the Supreme Court's observation regarding the 2025 Waqf law? a) It was unconstitutional. b) It was well-intentioned but had arbitrary aspects. c) It should be immediately repealed. d) It was perfectly drafted and flawless. Ans: b) It was well-intentioned but had arbitrary aspects. 11.Who was remanded to two-day judicial custody in the fatal Delhi BMW crash case? a) Parikshit Makkar b) Rajesh Agrawal c) Gaganpreet Kaur d) Brendan Lynch Ans: c) Gaganpreet Kaur 12.What was the reason for extending the Income Tax Returns (ITR) filing deadline for Assessment Year 2025-26 by a day? a) Public holiday b) Request from taxpayers c) Technical glitches d) Government policy change Ans: c) Technical glitches 13.India participated in war games with which two countries, also involving Iran and other nations, amidst ongoing trade tensions with the United States? a) China and Pakistan b) Belarus and Russia c) France and Germany d) Japan and South Korea Ans: b) Belarus and Russia 14.Why did Prime Minister Modi visit Manipur? a) To inaugurate new infrastructure projects. b) Two years after ethnic clashes divided the state. c) To attend a regional summit. d) To assess flood damage. Ans: b) Two years after ethnic clashes divided the state. 15.Patients were evacuated from Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences (JNIMS) in Manipur due to what worsening conditions? a) Ethnic clashes b) Shortage of medical staff c) Flash flood conditions d) Power outages Ans: c) Flash flood conditions 16.Who is the Assistant US Trade Representative mentioned in the context of India-US trade talks? a) Donald Trump b) Brendan Lynch c) Rajesh Agrawal d) Joe Biden Ans: b) Brendan Lynch 17.The Supreme Court sought replies from several states on pleas seeking a stay on which type of laws? a) Anti-defection laws b) Anti-terror laws c) Anti-conversion laws d) Land acquisition laws Ans: c) Anti-conversion laws 18.The victim of the fatal Delhi BMW crash was identified as an official from which government ministry? a) Ministry of Home Affairs b) Ministry of External Affairs c) Ministry of Defence d) Finance Ministry Ans: d) Finance Ministry

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September 16, 2025 - Current affairs for all the Exams

1.India's first quantum reference facility is planned for which location? a) Bengaluru Quantum Hub b) Hyderabad Deep Tech Park c) Amaravati Quantum Valley d) Pune Quantum Research Center Ans: c) Amaravati Quantum Valley 2.Wh...

1.India's first quantum reference facility is planned for which location? a) Bengaluru Quantum Hub b) Hyderabad Deep Tech Park c) Amaravati Quantum Valley d) Pune Quantum Research Center Ans: c) Amaravati Quantum Valley 2.What is the primary objective of establishing the quantum reference facility at Amaravati Quantum Valley? a) To develop new quantum algorithms for financial markets. b) To provide testing, benchmarking, and characterization for quantum components. c) To train quantum physicists for international collaboration. d) To manufacture quantum computers for export. Ans: b) To provide testing, benchmarking, and characterization for quantum components. 3.According to the NITI Aayog CEO, what is the estimated economic contribution of Artificial Intelligence to the Indian economy by 2035? a) $1 trillion b) $1.5 trillion c) $2 trillion d) $2.5 trillion Ans: c) $2 trillion 4.Which Union Minister announced that India is set to host the AI Impact Summit in February 2026? a) Nirmala Sitharaman b) Ashwini Vaishnaw c) Rajnath Singh d) S. Jaishankar Ans: b) Ashwini Vaishnaw 5.A parliamentary committee has proposed which key regulatory measure for content creators utilizing AI to curb fake news? a) Complete ban on AI-generated content. b) Mandatory use of government-approved AI models. c) Licensing requirement and mandatory labeling of AI-generated content. d) Heavy taxation on all AI-powered services. Ans: c) Licensing requirement and mandatory labeling of AI-generated content. 6.Which two entities collaborated to develop advanced AI-powered forecasts that successfully predicted the Indian monsoon? a) IIT Bombay and Indian Meteorological Department b) University of Cambridge and Indian Ministry of Science c) University of Chicago and Indian Ministry of Agriculture d) Stanford University and NITI Aayog Ans: c) University of Chicago and Indian Ministry of Agriculture 7.What is ISRO's ambitious long-term goal for space exploration by 2040? a) Establishing a permanent space station. b) Sending a probe to Jupiter. c) A crewed lunar landing. d) Launching a mission to Mars with human presence. Ans: c) A crewed lunar landing 8.The project for disseminating precise Indian Standard Time will be implemented in collaboration with ISRO and which other national laboratory? a) National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL) b) National Physical Laboratory (NPL) c) Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) d) Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Ans: b) National Physical Laboratory (NPL) 9.What was the theme for National Engineers' Day celebrated on September 15, 2025? a) "Innovation for a Digital India" b) "Engineers: Building the Future" c) "Deep Tech & Engineering Excellence: Driving India's Techade" d) "Sustainable Engineering for Global Challenges" Ans: c) "Deep Tech & Engineering Excellence: Driving India's Techade" 10.What is the total fund allocated under the Research, Development, and Innovation (RDI) Scheme to promote private sector-led high-tech research? a) ₹50,000 crore b) ₹75,000 crore c) ₹1 lakh crore d) ₹1.5 lakh crore Ans: c) ₹1 lakh crore 11.Which company announced an investment of ₹200 crore to establish a quantum cryogenic components facility? a) Reliance Industries Limited b) Tata Sons c) Amber Enterprises India Limited d) Larsen & Toubro Ans: c) Amber Enterprises India Limited 12.India has achieved how many global records in space exploration? a) Five b) Seven c) Nine d) Eleven Ans: c) Nine 13.Since July 2023, CSC e-Governance Services India Limited (CSC SPV) has surpassed what amount in loan disbursals? a) ₹1,000 crore b) ₹2,000 crore c) ₹3,000 crore d) ₹4,000 crore Ans: c) ₹3,000 crore 14.Which state's minister announced that top-performing engineering and polytechnic students would receive laptops from next year? a) Andhra Pradesh b) Uttar Pradesh c) Bihar d) Maharashtra Ans: c) Bihar

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1.What was India's trade deficit in August 2025? a) "$21.7 billion" b) "$9.9 billion" c) "$69.2 billion" d) "$79 billion" Ans: b) "$9.9 billion" 2.By what approximate percentage did India's trade deficit contract in August 2...

1.What was India's trade deficit in August 2025? a) "$21.7 billion" b) "$9.9 billion" c) "$69.2 billion" d) "$79 billion" Ans: b) "$9.9 billion" 2.By what approximate percentage did India's trade deficit contract in August 2025 compared to August 2024? a) "Over 25%" b) "Over 30%" c) "Over 54%" d) "Over 60%" Ans: c) "Over 54%" 3.Which of the following sectors was NOT specifically mentioned as a key driver for the growth in non-petroleum, non-gems, and jewellery exports in August 2025? a) "Electronics" b) "Engineering goods" c) "Textiles" d) "Drugs and pharmaceuticals" Ans: c) "Textiles" 4.What was the primary reason cited for the US imposing tariffs on Indian goods, leading to trade talks in September 2025? a) "Intellectual property rights violations" b) "India's continued oil trade with Russia" c) "Trade imbalance favoring India" d) "Concerns over labor practices" Ans: b) "India's continued oil trade with Russia" 5.According to the NITI Aayog report, how much extra value could Artificial Intelligence (AI) add to India's economy by 2035? a) "Up to $500 billion" b) "$1 to $1.7 trillion" c) "$2 to $2.5 trillion" d) "$50 to $100 billion" Ans: b) "$1 to $1.7 trillion" 6.What is India's projected GDP by 2035, according to the NITI Aayog report, if AI is leveraged for accelerated economic growth? a) "$6.6 trillion" b) "$7.5 trillion" c) "$8.3 trillion" d) "$9.1 trillion" Ans: c) "$8.3 trillion" 7.What was India's unemployment rate in August, reaching a 4-month low? a) "6.2%" b) "5.1%" c) "4.5%" d) "3.8%" Ans: b) "5.1%" 8.What was the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation rate in August, which turned positive after two months? a) "-0.52%" b) "0.52%" c) "2.1%" d) "3.5%" Ans: b) "0.52%" 9.India has surpassed which country to become the world's third-largest automobile market? a) "Germany" b) "South Korea" c) "Japan" d) "UK" Ans: c) "Japan" 10.Union Minister Piyush Goyal reiterated India's ambition to become a $30 trillion economy by which year? a) "2030" b) "2035" c) "2040" d) "2047" Ans: d) "2047" 11.For which category of goods has the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme reopened for applications from September 15 to October 14, 2025? a) "Pharmaceuticals" b) "Electronics" c) "White Goods" d) "Automobile Components" Ans: c) "White Goods" 12.What was the retail inflation rate in August, snapping a nine-month falling streak? a) "0.52%" b) "1.5%" c) "2.1%" d) "3.0%" Ans: c) "2.1%"

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1.Where was the emergency Arab-Islamic summit convened to address the escalating tensions in the Middle East? a) Riyadh b) Cairo c) Qatar d) Dubai Ans: c) Qatar 2.According to the provided text, which two leaders did not rul...

1.Where was the emergency Arab-Islamic summit convened to address the escalating tensions in the Middle East? a) Riyadh b) Cairo c) Qatar d) Dubai Ans: c) Qatar 2.According to the provided text, which two leaders did not rule out further strikes on Hamas leaders? a) Benjamin Netanyahu and Antony Blinken b) Benjamin Netanyahu and Marco Rubio c) Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Benjamin Netanyahu d) Marco Rubio and Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani Ans: b) Benjamin Netanyahu and Marco Rubio 3.What did Gulf states pledge to activate at the emergency Arab-Islamic summit in response to the escalating situation? a) A new economic sanctions regime b) A joint defense pact c) Increased humanitarian aid d) Diplomatic negotiations with Hamas Ans: b) A joint defense pact 4.Which two countries commenced joint military drills, sparking concerns amid ongoing NATO tensions and recent drone incursions? a) Russia and China b) Russia and Belarus c) United States and Poland d) United Kingdom and Germany Ans: b) Russia and Belarus 5.Which country summoned the Russian ambassador following Russia's violation of NATO airspace? a) Romania b) United States c) United Kingdom d) Germany Ans: c) United Kingdom 6.How many fatalities resulted from the US military targeting a second vessel allegedly carrying drugs from Venezuela? a) One b) Two c) Three d) Four Ans: c) Three 7.In which disputed sea did China report intercepting Philippine ships? a) East China Sea b) Philippine Sea c) South China Sea d) Andaman Sea Ans: c) South China Sea 8.What was the primary reason for the Prime Minister's resignation in Nepal? a) Economic recession b) A social media ban leading to protests c) International pressure d) A no-confidence vote in parliament Ans: b) A social media ban leading to protests 9.How many deaths were reported during the 'Gen Z' protests in Nepal? a) At least 10 b) At least 19 c) At least 25 d) At least 30 Ans: b) At least 19 10.Who is mentioned as the newly appointed caretaker Prime Minister who inducted three ministers into the cabinet in Nepal? a) The first female Prime Minister (unnamed) b) Sushila Karki c) A former military general d) A leader from the 'Gen Z' movement Ans: b) Sushila Karki 11.When was the International Day of Democracy observed, with a focus on 'Achieving Gender Equality, Action by Action'? a) September 10th b) September 12th c) September 15th d) September 18th Ans: c) September 15th 12.Which two countries are nearing an agreement regarding the short-video application TikTok? a) India and China b) United States and Russia c) United States and China d) European Union and China Ans: c) United States and China 13.Which city will host the 89th General Meeting of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) from September 15-19, 2025? a) Oslo b) New Delhi c) Beijing d) Geneva Ans: b) New Delhi 14.India recently held its inaugural Maritime Security, Disarmament, and Non-Proliferation Dialogue in Oslo with which country? a) Sweden b) Denmark c) Norway d) Finland Ans: c) Norway

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1.Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated development projects worth approximately Rs 36,000 crore in which Indian state on September 15, 2025? a) Uttar Pradesh b) Madhya Pradesh c) Bihar d) West Bengal Ans: c) Bihar 2.Whic...

1.Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated development projects worth approximately Rs 36,000 crore in which Indian state on September 15, 2025? a) Uttar Pradesh b) Madhya Pradesh c) Bihar d) West Bengal Ans: c) Bihar 2.Which new national board was launched by PM Modi as part of the development projects in Bihar? a) National Jute Board b) National Makhana Board c) National Sugarcane Board d) National Dairy Board Ans: b) National Makhana Board 3.The 3x800 MW ultra-supercritical thermal power plant, described as Bihar's largest private-sector investment, is being set up in which district? a) Patna b) Muzaffarpur c) Bhagalpur d) Gaya Ans: c) Bhagalpur 4.The Kosi-Mechi Intra-State River Link Project was initiated to enhance irrigation and flood control in which part of Bihar? a) Southern Bihar b) Western Bihar c) Northeastern Bihar d) Central Bihar Ans: c) Northeastern Bihar 5.What was the theme of the 16th Combined Commanders' Conference-2025, inaugurated by PM Modi in Kolkata? a) 'Strengthening Border Security' b) 'Year of Reforms – Transforming for the Future' c) 'Innovations in Defense Technology' d) 'Global Partnerships for Peace' Ans: b) 'Year of Reforms – Transforming for the Future' 6.In a recent ruling, the Supreme Court imposed partial restrictions on a provision of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. What was this specific provision related to? a) The financial audit of waqf properties b) The duration for which a person must have practiced Islam to create a waqf c) The appointment process of Waqf Board members d) The dispute resolution mechanism for waqf properties Ans: b) The duration for which a person must have practiced Islam to create a waqf 7.The Supreme Court clarified that Aadhaar is considered part of which statute for voter verification purposes? a) Right to Privacy statute b) Right to Information statute c) Right to Vote statute d) Right to Property statute Ans: c) Right to Vote statute 8.Who is India's chief negotiator for the ongoing trade talks with the US, as mentioned in the current affairs? a) Brendan Lynch b) S. Jaishankar c) Rajesh Agrawal d) Piyush Goyal Ans: c) Rajesh Agrawal 9.Punjab has launched a new State Action Plan to combat antibiotic resistance. Which approach is this policy based on? a) 'Digital Health' approach b) 'Sustainable Agriculture' approach c) 'One Health' approach d) 'Public-Private Partnership' approach Ans: c) 'One Health' approach 10.What is the name of the indigenous anti-submarine warfare ship recently received by the Indian Navy? a) 'Vikrant' b) 'Vaghsheer' c) 'Androth' d) 'Visakhapatnam' Ans: c) 'Androth' 11.Who was declared the ICC Men's Player of the Month for August 2025? a) Shubman Gill b) Jasprit Bumrah c) Mohammed Siraj d) Virat Kohli Ans: c) Mohammed Siraj 12.Which city's airport is getting a new terminal building as part of the development projects inaugurated by PM Modi in Bihar? a) Patna b) Gaya c) Darbhanga d) Purnea Ans: d) Purnea

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1.India's first gravitational wave observatory, LIGO-India, is being established in which district of Maharashtra? a) Pune b) Mumbai c) Hingoli d) Nagpur Ans: c) Hingoli 2.By which year is the LIGO-India observatory projecte...

1.India's first gravitational wave observatory, LIGO-India, is being established in which district of Maharashtra? a) Pune b) Mumbai c) Hingoli d) Nagpur Ans: c) Hingoli 2.By which year is the LIGO-India observatory projected to become operational? a) 2028 b) 2029 c) 2030 d) 2032 Ans: c) 2030 3.The LIGO-India project is a collaborative effort funded by which two government departments? a) Ministry of Science and Technology and Ministry of Space b) Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) and Department of Science and Technology (DST) c) Ministry of Defence and ISRO d) Department of Space and Department of Atomic Energy Ans: b) Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) and Department of Science and Technology (DST) 4.What is the primary purpose of the four-kilometer-long vacuum-sealed arms equipped with super-sensitive mirrors in the LIGO-India observatory? a) To conduct experiments on quantum entanglement b) To detect minute ripples in space-time caused by cosmic events like black hole collisions c) To observe distant galaxies and exoplanets d) To measure the expansion rate of the universe Ans: b) To detect minute ripples in space-time caused by cosmic events like black hole collisions 5.The National Centre of Sports Science Research (NCSSR) signed an MoU with which Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) to boost sports science and indigenous innovation? a) IIT Bombay b) IIT Madras c) IIT Kanpur d) IIT Delhi Ans: d) IIT Delhi 6.As part of the collaboration between NCSSR and IIT Delhi, what cutting-edge facility was inaugurated at IIT Delhi? a) High-Performance Computing Centre b) Advanced Robotics Laboratory c) Biomechanics Laboratory d) Sports Analytics Centre Ans: c) Biomechanics Laboratory 7.Union Sports Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya oversaw the signing of the MoU between NCSSR and IIT Delhi. This initiative strongly aligns with which of the following campaigns? a) Skill India and Digital India b) Make in India and Startup India c) Atmanirbhar Bharat and Garv se Swadeshi d) Clean India and Green India Ans: c) Atmanirbhar Bharat and Garv se Swadeshi 8.Which two entities collaborated to launch 'INNOVATION-TN', India's first state-level dashboard dedicated to startups and innovation? a) IIT Madras and NITI Aayog b) IIT Delhi and Startup India c) IIT Madras and Guidance Tamil Nadu d) IIT Bombay and Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation Ans: c) IIT Madras and Guidance Tamil Nadu 9.As of August 2025, approximately how many startups were reported in Tamil Nadu, according to the 'INNOVATION-TN' platform? a) Nearly 10,000 b) Nearly 15,000 c) Nearly 19,000 d) Nearly 25,000 Ans: c) Nearly 19,000 10.What is the name of the AI-powered translation platform launched by Union Home Minister Amit Shah at the 5th Akhil Bharatiya Rajbhasha Sammelan? a) Anuvad Setu b) Bhasha Sangam c) Bahubhashi Anuvad Saarthi d) Bharat Bhasha AI Ans: c) Bahubhashi Anuvad Saarthi 11.Union Home Minister Amit Shah, at the 5th Akhil Bharatiya Rajbhasha Sammelan, advocated for the integration of Hindi and other Indian languages into various domains. Which of the following was NOT explicitly mentioned as a domain for integration? a) Science b) Technology c) Sports d) Justice Ans: c) Sports 12.When is the construction for LIGO-India slated to commence? a) Early 2025 b) Latter half of 2025 c) Early 2026 d) Latter half of 2026 Ans: b) Latter half of 2025 13.The 'INNOVATION-TN' dashboard serves as a vital resource for various stakeholders. Which of the following is NOT explicitly mentioned as a target stakeholder for this platform? a) Investors b) Industries c) Government regulatory bodies d) Startup founders Ans: c) Government regulatory bodies

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1.India's Commerce and Industry Minister, Piyush Goyal, announced the nation's aim to achieve a $30 trillion economy by which year? a) 2030 b) 2035 c) 2047 d) 2050 Ans: c) 2047 2.Which minister announced India's target of a ...

1.India's Commerce and Industry Minister, Piyush Goyal, announced the nation's aim to achieve a $30 trillion economy by which year? a) 2030 b) 2035 c) 2047 d) 2050 Ans: c) 2047 2.Which minister announced India's target of a $30 trillion economy by 2047? a) Nirmala Sitharaman b) Rajnath Singh c) Piyush Goyal d) Amit Shah Ans: c) Piyush Goyal 3.The Goods and Services Tax (GST) was introduced in India in which year, referred to by Minister Goyal as a post-Independence transformation? a) 2014 b) 2016 c) 2017 d) 2018 Ans: c) 2017 4.According to FICCI President Harsha Vardhan Agarwal, what two key factors are expected to provide a 'double boost' to the Indian economy? a) Increased foreign investment and agricultural growth b) Successful US trade talks and GST 2.0 c) Digitalization and infrastructure development d) Public sector reforms and export diversification Ans: b) Successful US trade talks and GST 2.0 5.What is the two-tier structure of GST rates approved by the GST Council for the new GST regime, as mentioned by FICCI? a) 8% and 12% b) 5% and 18% c) 10% and 20% d) 12% and 28% Ans: b) 5% and 18% 6.How much investment has India committed to construct new railway lines near its border with China and other neighboring countries? a) $3.4 million b) $34 billion c) $3.4 billion d) $340 million Ans: c) $3.4 billion 7.What is the planned length of new railway tracks to be added near India's borders with China, Bangladesh, Myanmar, and Bhutan? a) 250 kilometers b) 500 kilometers c) 750 kilometers d) 1000 kilometers Ans: b) 500 kilometers 8.According to the Microsoft 2025 Work Trend Index report, what percentage of Indian business leaders consider 2025 a pivotal year to integrate AI into their strategies? a) 75% b) 80% c) 90% d) 95% Ans: c) 90% 9.What is the bilateral trade target set by India and Russia to be achieved by 2030? a) $50 billion b) $75 billion c) $100 billion d) $150 billion Ans: c) $100 billion 10.Which of the following sectors is NOT explicitly mentioned as a key area for Indian participation in the Russian market, following the withdrawal of Western companies? a) Food and agriculture b) Pharmaceuticals c) Automotive manufacturing d) Industrial machinery Ans: c) Automotive manufacturing 11.What is the projected number of new jobs by 2030 that India's Global Capability Centers (GCC) sector could create, according to the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)? a) 10 million b) 15 million c) 20 million d) 25 million Ans: d) 25 million 12.What government scheme is primarily credited for the record surge in India's smartphone exports, crossing ₹1 trillion in the last five months? a) Make in India b) Skill India Mission c) Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme d) Startup India Ans: c) Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme 13.What was India's growth rate in the April-June quarter of the current fiscal year, highlighted by RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat as the highest in the last five quarters? a) 6.50% b) 7.20% c) 7.80% d) 8.10% Ans: c) 7.80% 14.Since which year has maintaining inflation under control been a key priority under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, as stated by Minister Piyush Goyal? a) 2012 b) 2014 c) 2016 d) 2018 Ans: b) 2014 15.What specific mandate does the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) have, as reiterated by Minister Goyal, concerning economic policy? a) Regulate stock markets b) Continuously monitor fiscal and monetary policy c) Oversee foreign trade agreements d) Manage public sector enterprises Ans: b) Continuously monitor fiscal and monetary policy 16.Within how many years is the new railway lines project near the China border, involving $3.4 billion investment, projected to be completed? a) Two years b) Three years c) Four years d) Five years Ans: c) Four years 17.What is the projected GDP impact by 2030 from India's Global Capability Centers (GCC) sector, according to the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)? a) $300 billion b) $450 billion c) $600 billion d) $750 billion Ans: c) $600 billion 18.What value have India's smartphone exports approximately crossed in the last five months? a) ₹500 billion b) ₹750 billion c) ₹1 trillion d) ₹1.5 trillion Ans: c) ₹1 trillion 19.Minister Piyush Goyal called the 2017 GST introduction a post-Independence transformation that fostered what kind of system? a) A centralized economic system b) A corruption-free system c) A state-controlled market system d) A dual tax structure Ans: b) A corruption-free system

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1.Which of the following statements accurately reflects North Korea's recent declaration regarding its nuclear status? a) North Korea has agreed to denuclearize under international supervision. b) North Korea stated its nuclear statu...

1.Which of the following statements accurately reflects North Korea's recent declaration regarding its nuclear status? a) North Korea has agreed to denuclearize under international supervision. b) North Korea stated its nuclear status is 'irreversible' and 'permanently enshrined' in law. c) North Korea is seeking to rejoin the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. d) North Korea has requested the IAEA to oversee its denuclearization process. Ans: b) North Korea stated its nuclear status is 'irreversible' and 'permanently enshrined' in law. 2.According to North Korea's recent statement, what is its primary criticism of the United States? a) US sanctions hindering its economic development. b) US military exercises near its borders. c) US demands for denuclearization. d) US involvement in South Korean politics. Ans: c) US demands for denuclearization. 3.For how long has North Korea claimed to have not maintained official relations with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)? a) Over 10 years b) Over 20 years c) Over 30 years d) Over 40 years Ans: c) Over 30 years 4.North Korean leader Kim Jong Un recently outlined a policy to simultaneously advance which two types of forces? a) Naval and Air forces b) Nuclear and conventional armed forces c) Cyber and Space forces d) Economic and Diplomatic forces Ans: b) Nuclear and conventional armed forces 5.What event prompted Qatar's Prime Minister to urge the international community to hold Israel accountable? a) An Israeli strike on Hamas members in Doha. b) An escalation of conflict in Gaza. c) A diplomatic boycott by Gulf countries. d) Pro-Palestinian protests in Europe. Ans: a) An Israeli strike on Hamas members in Doha. 6.On which date was the emergency summit of Arab and Islamic leaders scheduled to address Middle East tensions, following the Israeli strike in Doha? a) Sunday, September 14, 2025 b) Monday, September 15, 2025 c) Tuesday, September 16, 2025 d) Saturday, September 13, 2025 Ans: b) Monday, September 15, 2025 7.Which European event was disrupted by pro-Palestinian protests, leading to criticism from Israel towards the Spanish Prime Minister? a) The Eurovision Song Contest b) The Olympic Games qualifiers c) The Vuelta a España cycling race d) A major European football championship Ans: c) The Vuelta a España cycling race 8.Who is the suspect identified in the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk? a) Donald Trump b) Spencer Cox c) Tyler Robinson d) Pedro Sanchez Ans: c) Tyler Robinson 9.According to Utah Governor Spencer Cox, what was a reported characteristic of the suspect in the Charlie Kirk assassination? a) He was a long-time conservative activist. b) He had no political affiliations. c) He had leaned left politically and spent time in 'dark corners of the internet.' d) He was a foreign national with no known political views. Ans: c) He had leaned left politically and spent time in 'dark corners of the internet.' 10.Former President Donald Trump commented on the Charlie Kirk assassination and linked it to what other recent criminal act? a) A bank robbery in New York. b) The murder of an Indian-origin man by an 'illegal alien' in Dallas. c) A shooting incident in a school. d) An act of cyberterrorism. Ans: b) The murder of an Indian-origin man by an 'illegal alien' in Dallas. 11.Which European country recently summoned the Russian ambassador over a drone 'threat'? a) Ukraine b) United States c) Romania d) Germany Ans: c) Romania 12.Romania's action of summoning the Russian ambassador highlights its status as a member of which international organization? a) European Union (EU) b) United Nations (UN) c) North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) d) Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) Ans: c) North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)

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1.Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently announced a mission to counter demographic changes caused by infiltrators during a rally in which Indian state? a) West Bengal b) Tripura c) Assam d) Meghalaya Ans: c) Assam 2.What was...

1.Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently announced a mission to counter demographic changes caused by infiltrators during a rally in which Indian state? a) West Bengal b) Tripura c) Assam d) Meghalaya Ans: c) Assam 2.What was the approximate value of the development projects unveiled by PM Modi in Assam, encompassing infrastructure, connectivity, and energy sectors? a) Over Rs 9,000 crore b) Over Rs 19,000 crore c) Over Rs 29,000 crore d) Over Rs 39,000 crore Ans: b) Over Rs 19,000 crore 3.During his rally in Mangaldoi, Assam, PM Modi accused which political party of supporting terrorism backed by Pakistan? a) Aam Aadmi Party b) Trinamool Congress c) Congress d) Nationalist Congress Party Ans: c) Congress 4.The T20 Asia Cup 2025 match between India and Pakistan, which India won, was held in which city? a) Sharjah b) Abu Dhabi c) Dubai d) Colombo Ans: c) Dubai 5.What specific incident led to various opposition parties criticizing the India-Pakistan T20 Asia Cup match as 'insensitive'? a) Border skirmishes b) A recent terror attack in Pahalgam c) Diplomatic tensions d) Economic sanctions Ans: b) A recent terror attack in Pahalgam 6.Which political party initiated protest marches in Delhi, urging a boycott of the India-Pakistan match and targeting the BCCI and BJP? a) Congress b) Shiv Sena (UBT faction) c) Bahujan Samaj Party d) Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Ans: d) Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) 7.The Supreme Court of India is scheduled to pronounce its judgment on the Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025 on which date? a) August 15, 2025 b) September 15, 2025 c) October 15, 2025 d) November 15, 2025 Ans: b) September 15, 2025 8.What is the primary concern raised by over 100 petitioners regarding the Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025? a) It grants excessive power to state governments. b) It is a 'creeping acquisition' of Muslim properties. c) It infringes upon secular principles. d) It lacks proper parliamentary approval. Ans: b) It is a 'creeping acquisition' of Muslim properties. 9.The Indian Navy has recently enhanced its maritime defense capabilities by acquiring a new type of ship. What is its primary function? a) Aircraft carrier b) Anti-submarine warfare ship c) Amphibious assault ship d) Destroyer Ans: b) Anti-submarine warfare ship 10.Who has been appointed as the Secretary to the Vice-President of India on a contract basis for three years? a) Shri Alok Kumar b) Shri Amit Khare c) Shri R.K. Singh d) Smt. Anita Sharma Ans: b) Shri Amit Khare 11.Amit Khare, the new Secretary to the Vice-President, belongs to which service background? a) Indian Foreign Service (IFS) b) Indian Police Service (IPS) c) Indian Administrative Service (IAS) d) Indian Revenue Service (IRS) Ans: c) Indian Administrative Service (IAS) 12.Jaismine Lamboria recently won a gold medal at the World Boxing Championships 2025 in which weight category? a) 48kg category b) 57kg category c) 60kg category d) 69kg category Ans: b) 57kg category 13.In which sport did Jaismine Lamboria clinch a gold medal at the World Boxing Championships 2025? a) Wrestling b) Weightlifting c) Boxing d) Athletics Ans: c) Boxing

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1.What was India's economic growth rate in the first quarter of 2025-26, as highlighted by Prime Minister Modi? a) 6.5% b) 6.9% c) 7.8% d) 8.2% Ans: c) 7.8% 2.Which ratings agency recently upgraded India's growth forecast fo...

1.What was India's economic growth rate in the first quarter of 2025-26, as highlighted by Prime Minister Modi? a) 6.5% b) 6.9% c) 7.8% d) 8.2% Ans: c) 7.8% 2.Which ratings agency recently upgraded India's growth forecast for the current fiscal year to 6.9%? a) Moody's b) S&P Global c) Fitch Ratings d) Crisil Ans: c) Fitch Ratings 3.According to a Bank of Baroda (BoB) report, what is India's projected retail inflation (CPI) for FY26? a) 2.07% b) 3.1% c) 3.2% d) 3.5% Ans: b) 3.1% 4.Based on Crisil's inflation projections, what is the expected magnitude of a potential rate cut by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) this year? a) 10 basis points b) 25 basis points c) 50 basis points d) No rate cut expected Ans: b) 25 basis points 5.When is a new GST reform package expected to be announced by the government to ease tax burdens? a) August 2025 b) September 2025 c) October 2025 (Diwali) d) December 2025 Ans: c) October 2025 (Diwali) 6.The Nifty 50 index concluded the week strongly, surpassing which significant mark? a) 20,000 b) 22,500 c) 25,100 d) 26,000 Ans: c) 25,100 7.Which sector has witnessed a significant rally, with the Nifty India Defence Index gaining 7% last week? a) Information Technology b) Automotive c) Defence d) Pharmaceuticals Ans: c) Defence 8.What percentage tariff did the United States impose on various Indian exports since August 27? a) 10% b) 25% c) 50% d) 75% Ans: c) 50% 9.Which of the following Indian industries has been severely impacted by the US tariffs, experiencing business coming to a standstill? a) Software services b) Pharmaceutical manufacturing c) Carpet industry d) Automobile assembly Ans: c) Carpet industry 10.Which of the following is NOT listed as a mitigating measure being considered by the Indian government for exporters affected by US tariffs? a) Subsidized interest rates b) Collateral-free loans c) Credit guarantees d) Direct tax rebates for affected workers Ans: d) Direct tax rebates for affected workers 11.What was the CPI inflation figure for India in August 2025? a) 1.61% b) 2.07% c) 3.1% d) 6.9% Ans: b) 2.07% 12.The CPI inflation figure in August 2025 remained within the RBI's comfort zone, which is stated as: a) 0-2% b) 2-4% c) 2-6% d) 4-8% Ans: c) 2-6% 13.What factors are anticipated to boost consumption during the upcoming festive season (September to December)? a) High inflation and rising interest rates b) Increased foreign trade agreements c) Recent GST rate rationalization and income tax cuts d) Government bond issuance Ans: c) Recent GST rate rationalization and income tax cuts

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1.Which NATO member state recently scrambled fighter jets following a Russian drone incursion during a Russian attack on infrastructure in Ukraine? a) Poland b) Lithuania c) Romania d) Estonia Ans: c) Romania 2.What action d...

1.Which NATO member state recently scrambled fighter jets following a Russian drone incursion during a Russian attack on infrastructure in Ukraine? a) Poland b) Lithuania c) Romania d) Estonia Ans: c) Romania 2.What action did NATO forces take in Poland in response to the threat of Russian drone strikes in nearby Ukrainian areas? a) Deployed ground troops to the border b) Shot down Russian drones over Poland c) Imposed new economic sanctions on Russia d) Conducted joint military exercises with Ukraine Ans: b) Shot down Russian drones over Poland 3.Who called on NATO countries to cease buying Russian oil, linking it to the ongoing war in Ukraine? a) The current US President b) The UN Secretary-General c) Former US President Trump d) The NATO Secretary-General Ans: c) Former US President Trump 4.What solution for the Israel-Palestinian conflict did the United Nations General Assembly recently vote for? a) A one-state solution b) A two-state solution c) An international protectorate d) A permanent ceasefire agreement Ans: b) A two-state solution 5.Which country, a close ally of Israel, reiterated its opposition to the UN General Assembly's resolution for a two-state solution? a) United Kingdom b) France c) United States d) Germany Ans: c) United States 6.Who has been appointed as the interim Prime Minister of Nepal? a) K. P. Sharma Oli b) Pushpa Kamal Dahal c) Sushila Karki d) Sher Bahadur Deuba Ans: c) Sushila Karki 7.The resignation of Nepal's previous Prime Minister, K. P. Sharma Oli, followed widespread protests often termed what? a) The Farmers' Revolution b) The Youth Movement c) The Gen Z uprising d) The Democratic Spring Ans: c) The Gen Z uprising 8.Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was sentenced to 27 years in prison for his involvement in what? a) Corruption charges b) Embezzlement of public funds c) A plot to stage a military coup d) Election fraud Ans: c) A plot to stage a military coup 9.Which country accused the United States of seizing a fishing boat and illegally detaining nine fishermen in the Caribbean? a) Cuba b) Mexico c) Colombia d) Venezuela Ans: d) Venezuela 10.According to Venezuela's accusation, which US vessel was involved in the alleged seizure of a fishing boat and detention of fishermen in the Caribbean? a) USS Enterprise b) USS Jason Dunham c) USS Nimitz d) USS Gerald R. Ford Ans: b) USS Jason Dunham

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1.India and Mauritius have agreed to commence trade using their respective national currencies. What is the primary aim of this move? a) To introduce a new global reserve currency. b) To bolster bilateral trade relations and reduce r...

1.India and Mauritius have agreed to commence trade using their respective national currencies. What is the primary aim of this move? a) To introduce a new global reserve currency. b) To bolster bilateral trade relations and reduce reliance on third-party currencies. c) To establish a common currency for the Indo-Pacific region. d) To facilitate direct foreign investment without currency conversion. Ans: b) To bolster bilateral trade relations and reduce reliance on third-party currencies. 2.India's Ambassador to the US engaged with American lawmakers to discuss strengthening bilateral trade, energy cooperation, and shared priorities in the Indo-Pacific region. These discussions also reiterated India's support for resolving which conflict through dialogue? a) The South China Sea dispute b) The Israel-Palestine conflict c) The Ukraine conflict d) The Afghanistan crisis Ans: c) The Ukraine conflict 3.A new Rajdhani Express service was inaugurated on September 13, linking Delhi with Sairang. Sairang is located in which northeastern Indian state? a) Assam b) Nagaland c) Manipur d) Mizoram Ans: d) Mizoram 4.Which city is set to benefit from major road infrastructure upgrades, including the Southern Bypass and connectivity to Bathinda and Rupnagar, with three NHAI projects slated to begin work by October 2025? a) New Chandigarh b) Ludhiana c) Chennai d) Sairang Ans: b) Ludhiana 5.Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently visited a strife-torn state for the first time since the conflict began in May 2023. Which state did he visit? a) Mizoram b) Nagaland c) Manipur d) Assam Ans: c) Manipur 6.What is the primary objective of the 'Gyan Bharatam Mission' launched by PM Modi? a) To promote digital literacy in rural India. b) To digitize and preserve India's rich manuscript heritage. c) To establish new libraries across the country. d) To provide online education for competitive exams. Ans: b) To digitize and preserve India's rich manuscript heritage. 7.Who was sworn in as the interim Prime Minister of Nepal, following which the India-Nepal border situation reportedly returned to normal? a) Pushpa Kamal Dahal b) Sher Bahadur Deuba c) Sushila Karki d) K. P. Sharma Oli Ans: c) Sushila Karki 8.India is set to host the fifth Coast Guard Global Summit in 2027. In which Indian city will this summit be held? a) Mumbai b) Kochi c) Chennai d) Visakhapatnam Ans: c) Chennai 9.The ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025 is scheduled to begin later this month. Which two countries will jointly host this event? a) India and Bangladesh b) India and Sri Lanka c) Australia and New Zealand d) England and South Africa Ans: b) India and Sri Lanka 10.In a historic Davis Cup win, India achieved its first away victory against a European team since 1993 by defeating which country? a) Germany b) France c) Switzerland d) Spain Ans: c) Switzerland 11.On September 13, a National Lok Adalat was held offering citizens an opportunity to settle which specific type of penalties with reduced or no penalties? a) Property tax disputes b) Minor traffic challans c) Criminal cases d) Civil litigation Ans: b) Minor traffic challans

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1.Which institute successfully identified a new X-linked gene, ADGRG2, linked to congenital absence of the vas deferens (CAVD)? a) MACS-Agharkar Research Institute b) ICMR-National Institute for Research in Reproductive Health (ICMR-...

1.Which institute successfully identified a new X-linked gene, ADGRG2, linked to congenital absence of the vas deferens (CAVD)? a) MACS-Agharkar Research Institute b) ICMR-National Institute for Research in Reproductive Health (ICMR-NIRRCH) c) Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) d) National Centre for Cell Science (NCCS) Ans: b) ICMR-National Institute for Research in Reproductive Health (ICMR-NIRRCH) 2.What is the newly identified X-linked gene associated with congenital absence of the vas deferens (CAVD)? a) CFTR b) ADGRG2 c) SRY d) SOX9 Ans: b) ADGRG2 3.Before the recent discovery, which gene was primarily recognized as a genetic explanation for congenital absence of the vas deferens (CAVD)? a) ADGRG2 b) SRY c) CFTR d) GATA4 Ans: c) CFTR 4.Which institute discovered two novel species of *Aspergillus section Nigri* in the Western Ghats? a) ICMR-NIRRCH b) National Centre for Fungal Taxonomy c) MACS-Agharkar Research Institute d) Botanical Survey of India Ans: c) MACS-Agharkar Research Institute 5.What are the names of the two new fungal species of *Aspergillus section Nigri* discovered in the Western Ghats? a) Aspergillus indicus and Aspergillus ghatensis b) Aspergillus niger and Aspergillus flavus c) Aspergillus dhakephalkarii and Aspergillus patriciawiltshireae d) Aspergillus oryzae and Aspergillus terreus Ans: c) Aspergillus dhakephalkarii and Aspergillus patriciawiltshireae 6.The discovery of new fungal species by the MACS-Agharkar Research Institute underscores the Western Ghats' status as a reservoir of what? a) Unique marine life b) Desert flora c) Unique and ecologically important fungal diversity d) Arid land mammals Ans: c) Unique and ecologically important fungal diversity 7.According to Union Minister Shripad Yesso Naik, what is India's ambition concerning hydrogen technologies? a) To become a regional consumer of green hydrogen b) To become a global hub for innovation, manufacturing, and deployment c) To solely import hydrogen technologies d) To focus only on hydrogen research and not manufacturing Ans: b) To become a global hub for innovation, manufacturing, and deployment 8.Which government initiative is actively supporting over 200 R&D projects in renewables, hydrogen, fuel cells, and storage technologies? a) Make in India Initiative b) National Solar Mission c) National Green Hydrogen Mission d) Atal Innovation Mission Ans: c) National Green Hydrogen Mission 9.Who is the Union Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy mentioned in the context of India's green hydrogen ambition? a) Narendra Modi b) S. Krishnan c) Shripad Yesso Naik d) Piyush Goyal Ans: c) Shripad Yesso Naik 10.What is the name of the digital platform launched by PM Modi for manuscript digitization? a) Bharat Gyan Nidhi b) Gyan Bharatam Portal c) E-Manuscript India d) Digital Heritage Hub Ans: b) Gyan Bharatam Portal 11.What is the primary purpose of the Gyan Bharatam Portal? a) To promote traditional Indian music b) To accelerate the digitization, preservation, and public access of India's manuscript collection c) To provide online courses on ancient Indian languages d) To catalog modern Indian literature Ans: b) To accelerate the digitization, preservation, and public access of India's manuscript collection 12.Approximately how many manuscripts does India possess, as highlighted by PM Modi during the launch of the Gyan Bharatam Portal? a) One lakh b) Ten thousand c) One crore d) Fifty lakh Ans: c) One crore 13.Which company has commenced iPhone 17 production at its Bengaluru unit? a) Samsung b) Wistron c) Pegatron d) Foxconn Ans: d) Foxconn 14.Who is the Secretary of India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology mentioned in the context of Foxconn's operations? a) Ajay Prakash Sawhney b) S. Krishnan c) Alkesh Kumar Sharma d) P. K. Mishra Ans: b) S. Krishnan 15.The commencement of iPhone 17 production by Foxconn in India signifies India's continued growth and strategic importance as a manufacturing base for which sector? a) Automotive industry b) Textile industry c) Global electronics, particularly smartphones d) Pharmaceutical industry Ans: c) Global electronics, particularly smartphones

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1.By how much did India's foreign exchange reserves surge during the week ending September 5? a) $3.51 billion b) $4.038 billion c) $540 million d) $3.53 billion Ans: b) $4.038 billion 2.What was the total value of India's f...

1.By how much did India's foreign exchange reserves surge during the week ending September 5? a) $3.51 billion b) $4.038 billion c) $540 million d) $3.53 billion Ans: b) $4.038 billion 2.What was the total value of India's foreign exchange reserves as of the week ending September 5? a) $694.23 billion b) $584.477 billion c) $698.268 billion d) $90.299 billion Ans: c) $698.268 billion 3.What was the primary factor driving the significant jump in India's foreign exchange reserves during the specified week? a) Increase in foreign currency assets b) Rise in the value of gold reserves c) Higher foreign direct investment d) Reduction in external debt Ans: b) Rise in the value of gold reserves 4.According to the projections, what market size could the Indian real estate sector reach by 2047? a) USD 1-2 trillion b) USD 5-10 trillion c) USD 10-15 trillion d) USD 20-25 trillion Ans: b) USD 5-10 trillion 5.What is the projected contribution of the Indian real estate sector to India's GDP by 2047? a) 6-8 percent b) 10-12 percent c) 14-20 percent d) 20-25 percent Ans: c) 14-20 percent 6.Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a key driver for the projected growth in the Indian real estate sector? a) Rapid urbanization b) Large-scale infrastructure development c) Affordable housing demand d) Decline in property taxes Ans: d) Decline in property taxes 7.What was India's retail inflation (based on All India CPI) in August 2025? a) -0.69% b) 7.8% c) 2.07% d) 5.50% Ans: c) 2.07% 8.Which categories primarily contributed to the negative food inflation in August 2025? a) Oils and pulses b) Vegetables and oils c) Vegetables and pulses d) Fruits and vegetables Ans: c) Vegetables and pulses 9.What was the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) repo rate in August 2025? a) 3.5% b) 5.50% c) 7.8% d) 2.07% Ans: b) 5.50% 10.India's economy grew by what percentage year-on-year in Q1 FY26? a) 2.07% b) 3.5% c) 7.8% d) 5.50% Ans: c) 7.8% 11.The recent GST reforms simplified tax slabs from four to how many? a) One b) Two c) Three d) Five Ans: b) Two 12.Approximately what percentage of goods are expected to become cheaper due to the recent GST reforms? a) 50% b) 75% c) 90% d) 100% Ans: c) 90% 13.Which country imposed a 50% tariff on Indian exports from August 27, prompting India to explore new trade partners? a) China b) European Union c) United States d) Japan Ans: c) United States 14.Which of the following was NOT cited as a factor fueling the positive sentiment in Indian equity markets? a) Softer US labor market data b) Expectations of interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve c) Signs of progress in US-India trade ties d) Domestic-driven growth Ans: b) Expectations of interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve 15.Which sector, according to market experts, is expected to make a strong comeback, particularly including FMCG, footwear, and domestic apparel makers? a) Healthcare b) Consumer goods c) Auto ancillaries d) IT Ans: b) Consumer goods 16.What is Hindustan Copper's target capacity for FY31, according to the provided information? a) 3.47 MT b) 12.2 MT c) 10.0 MT d) 2.0 MT Ans: b) 12.2 MT 17.HFCL shares surged after the Andhra Pradesh government allocated 1,000 acres for which purpose? a) Renewable energy projects b) IT software parks c) Defense manufacturing facilities d) Agricultural processing units Ans: c) Defense manufacturing facilities 18.After commissioning new capacity, what percentage of JSW Energy's total capacity is now accounted for by renewables? a) 317% b) 10% c) 57% d) 3% Ans: c) 57% 19.Which two entities signed an MoU to accelerate the development of India's sovereign cloud ecosystem? a) Urban Company and Shringar House b) TCS and C-DAC c) JSW Energy and Hindustan Copper d) Colliers and CREDAI Ans: b) TCS and C-DAC

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1.What is the name of the large-scale military exercise commenced by Russia and Belarus near the Polish border? a) Vostok 2025 b) Zapad 2025 c) Kavkaz 2025 d) Tsentr 2025 Ans: b) Zapad 2025 2.Which country closed all its bor...

1.What is the name of the large-scale military exercise commenced by Russia and Belarus near the Polish border? a) Vostok 2025 b) Zapad 2025 c) Kavkaz 2025 d) Tsentr 2025 Ans: b) Zapad 2025 2.Which country closed all its border crossings with Belarus in response to heightened security concerns, including accusations of Russian drone incursions? a) Ukraine b) Lithuania c) Poland d) Latvia Ans: c) Poland 3.Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk warned of being closer to 'open conflict' than at any time since which major historical event? a) The Cold War b) The collapse of the Soviet Union c) World War II d) The Balkan Wars Ans: c) World War II 4.The UN General Assembly recently adopted a resolution endorsing which declaration for the peaceful settlement of the Palestine issue? a) Oslo Accords b) Camp David Accords c) New York Declaration d) Madrid Conference Ans: c) New York Declaration 5.Which two nations voted against the UN General Assembly resolution endorsing the 'New York Declaration' on the Palestine issue? a) United States and Saudi Arabia b) United States and Israel c) United Kingdom and Israel d) Russia and Iran Ans: b) United States and Israel 6.Which city in Qatar was reportedly targeted by an Israeli attack aiming at Hamas's diplomatic delegation? a) Al Khor b) Lusail c) Doha d) Rayyan Ans: c) Doha 7.Who is set to become Nepal's first woman Prime Minister? a) Bidya Devi Bhandari b) Sushila Karki c) Onsari Gharti Magar d) Ram Kumari Jhakri Ans: b) Sushila Karki 8.Sushila Karki's previous high-ranking position before being set to become interim Prime Minister of Nepal was: a) Minister of Foreign Affairs b) Chief of Army Staff c) Chief Justice d) Speaker of Parliament Ans: c) Chief Justice 9.US President Donald Trump acknowledged that his decision to impose tariffs on which country's oil imports had strained ties with New Delhi? a) China b) Russia c) India d) Saudi Arabia Ans: c) India 10.Which conservative activist's fatal shooting arrest was confirmed by US President Donald Trump? a) Ben Shapiro b) Candace Owens c) Charlie Kirk d) Steven Crowder Ans: c) Charlie Kirk 11.How many people were reportedly killed in two separate boat accidents in the Democratic Republic of Congo? a) At least 65 b) At least 142 c) At least 193 d) At least 200 Ans: c) At least 193 12.Which of the following events did NOT occur in Europe according to the provided text? a) Russia-Belarus military drills b) Polish border crossings closure c) Ukraine's successful drone attacks d) An Israeli attack on Doha Ans: d) An Israeli attack on Doha 13.How many nations, including India, voted in favor of the UN resolution endorsing the 'New York Declaration'? a) 65 b) 142 c) 193 d) 200 Ans: b) 142 14.What kind of attacks did Ukraine report successfully carrying out against Russian targets, including a ship in the Black Sea? a) Missile attacks b) Naval attacks c) Drone attacks d) Cyber attacks Ans: c) Drone attacks 15.What was the reported casualty count from recent Israeli attacks on Gaza? a) 5 deaths b) 65 deaths c) 142 deaths d) 193 deaths Ans: b) 65 deaths

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1.What is the primary objective of the 'Gyan Bharatam' initiative, inaugurated by PM Modi? a) Promoting digital literacy across rural India b) Revitalizing India's extensive manuscript wealth c) Establishing new universities for anci...

1.What is the primary objective of the 'Gyan Bharatam' initiative, inaugurated by PM Modi? a) Promoting digital literacy across rural India b) Revitalizing India's extensive manuscript wealth c) Establishing new universities for ancient studies d) Developing modern libraries in every district Ans: b) Revitalizing India's extensive manuscript wealth 2.According to the Prime Minister, approximately how many manuscripts does India possess, making it the world's largest collection? a) One lakh b) Ten lakh c) One crore d) Ten crore Ans: c) One crore 3.The 'Gyan Bharatam' mission is described as an extension of which national spirits? a) Make in India and Digital India b) Swachh Bharat and Skill India c) Swadeshi and Atmanirbhar Bharat d) Beti Bachao Beti Padhao and Startup India Ans: c) Swadeshi and Atmanirbhar Bharat 4.Which country introduced the UNGA resolution on the peaceful settlement of the Palestine issue, for which India voted in favour? a) United States b) Germany c) France d) United Kingdom Ans: c) France 5.What did the UNGA resolution, which India supported on September 12, 2025, primarily endorse regarding the Palestine issue? a) A unilateral declaration of statehood by Palestine b) The 'New York Declaration' on peaceful settlement and two-state solution c) Increased economic sanctions against Israel d) A complete withdrawal of UN peacekeepers from the region Ans: b) The 'New York Declaration' on peaceful settlement and two-state solution 6.How many nations voted in favour of the UNGA resolution on the Palestine issue, introduced by France? a) 10 b) 12 c) 142 d) 193 Ans: c) 142 7.Who was recently sworn in as India's 15th Vice President? a) Jagdeep Dhankhar b) M. Venkaiah Naidu c) CP Radhakrishnan d) Droupadi Murmu Ans: c) CP Radhakrishnan 8.India and which other country have agreed to initiate trade using their respective national currencies? a) Sri Lanka b) Nepal c) Bangladesh d) Mauritius Ans: d) Mauritius 9.What is the estimated value of the broader economic package between India and Mauritius, which includes trade in national currencies and targets health, infrastructure, and maritime security? a) ₹68 crore b) ₹680 crore c) ₹6,800 crore d) ₹68,000 crore Ans: b) ₹680 crore 10.Who inaugurated the Bengaluru Metro Yellow Line and laid the foundation for Phase-3 metro projects? a) Chief Minister of Karnataka b) Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs c) Prime Minister Narendra Modi d) Union Minister of Railways Ans: c) Prime Minister Narendra Modi 11.What is the total estimated cost for the Bengaluru Metro Phase-3 projects for which the foundation was laid? a) ₹7,160 crores b) ₹15,610 crores c) ₹22,770 crores d) ₹1.85 crores Ans: b) ₹15,610 crores 12.Where was India's first Animal Stem Cell Biobank and Laboratory inaugurated? a) Bengaluru, Karnataka b) Chennai, Tamil Nadu c) Hyderabad, Telangana d) Pune, Maharashtra Ans: c) Hyderabad, Telangana 13.Who inaugurated India's first Animal Stem Cell Biobank and Laboratory? a) Prime Minister Narendra Modi b) Union Minister of State Dr. Jitendra Singh c) Union Minister of Agriculture d) Governor of Telangana Ans: b) Union Minister of State Dr. Jitendra Singh 14.What is the primary purpose of India's first Animal Stem Cell Biobank and Laboratory? a) To develop new animal breeds for dairy farming b) To advance research in regenerative medicine, tissue engineering, and livestock biotechnology c) To store genetic material of endangered animal species d) To conduct clinical trials for human stem cell therapies Ans: b) To advance research in regenerative medicine, tissue engineering, and livestock biotechnology 15.What was the cost incurred for building India's first Animal Stem Cell Biobank and Laboratory? a) ₹7,160 crores b) ₹15,610 crores c) ₹1.85 crores d) ₹680 crores Ans: c) ₹1.85 crores 16.When is the National Lok Adalat scheduled to waive traffic challans across India? a) September 12, 2025 b) September 13, 2025 c) October 12, 2025 d) October 13, 2025 Ans: b) September 13, 2025 17.Which types of offenses are primarily covered by the National Lok Adalat for waiving traffic challans? a) Major offenses like drunk driving and hit-and-run b) Only offenses related to commercial vehicles c) Minor traffic offenses such as speeding and non-PUC violations d) All types of criminal offenses Ans: c) Minor traffic offenses such as speeding and non-PUC violations 18.Where was the International Conference on Gyan Bharatam held? a) Mumbai b) Bengaluru c) New Delhi d) Hyderabad Ans: c) New Delhi 19.The 'Gyan Bharatam' conference also featured an exhibition of rare manuscripts and scholarly presentations on what topics? a) Economic reforms and trade agreements b) Conservation, digitization technologies, and decipherment of ancient scripts c) Space exploration and satellite technology d) Modern art and cultural exchange programs Ans: b) Conservation, digitization technologies, and decipherment of ancient scripts

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1.When and where did India and Mauritius formalize agreements on science, technology, and space cooperation? a) September 3, 2025, New Delhi b) September 11, 2025, Port Louis c) September 11, 2025, Varanasi d) September 3, 2025, Vara...

1.When and where did India and Mauritius formalize agreements on science, technology, and space cooperation? a) September 3, 2025, New Delhi b) September 11, 2025, Port Louis c) September 11, 2025, Varanasi d) September 3, 2025, Varanasi Ans: c) September 11, 2025, Varanasi 2.Which Indian government body signed an MoU with Mauritius' Ministry of Tertiary Education, Science and Research for cooperation in Science and Technology? a) Department of Space b) Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) c) Department of Science and Technology d) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology Ans: c) Department of Science and Technology 3.What significant agreement related to space was signed between India and Mauritius? a) Joint development of a new satellite b) Establishment of a telemetry, tracking, and telecommunications station c) Collaboration on a manned space mission d) Sharing of satellite imagery for disaster management Ans: b) Establishment of a telemetry, tracking, and telecommunications station 4.India announced support for which specific energy project in Mauritius? a) A 25 MW wind energy project b) A 10 MW geothermal power plant c) A 17.5 MW floating solar PV project d) A 5 MW tidal energy project Ans: c) A 17.5 MW floating solar PV project 5.What is the announced fund size by the Indian government to promote and regulate AI technologies, as mentioned at the Swadesh Conclave 2025? a) ₹5,000 crore b) ₹10,000 crore c) ₹15,000 crore d) ₹20,000 crore Ans: b) ₹10,000 crore 6.Who declared India's entry into semiconductor manufacturing with the launch of a 'made-in-India chip' and stated 'the age of oil is over—this is the era of the semiconductor chip'? a) Prime Minister Narendra Modi b) Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam c) Jitin Prasada d) Aakrit Vaish Ans: c) Jitin Prasada 7.What is the target funding for 'Activate,' the new AI fund unveiled by Aakrit Vaish? a) $25 million b) $50 million c) $75 million d) $100 million Ans: c) $75 million 8.The push for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and semiconductor manufacturing is crucial for India to achieve which status by 2047? a) Global economic superpower b) Technologically self-reliant nation c) Developed nation d) Leading manufacturing hub Ans: c) Developed nation 9.Which of the following are mentioned as Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs) being developed by India for Underwater Domain Awareness (UDA)? a) Matsya, Samudrayaan, IUHDSS b) MAYA, AMOGH, ADAMYA c) Varun, Sagar, Prahari d) Chakra, Sindhu, Arihant Ans: b) MAYA, AMOGH, ADAMYA 10.Under which project is the Matsya 6000 manned submersible being developed for deep-sea research? a) Deep Ocean Mission b) Blue Economy Initiative c) Samudrayaan project d) Ocean Exploration Program Ans: c) Samudrayaan project 11.Where has the Integrated Underwater Harbour Defence and Surveillance System (IUHDSS) been deployed to enhance maritime monitoring? a) Mumbai b) Chennai c) Port Blair d) Visakhapatnam Ans: c) Port Blair 12.The 3rd Annual Technology Conference of the UK India Business Council (UKIBC) in New Delhi focused on which key emerging technologies? a) Biotechnology, Nanotechnology, Robotics b) Space exploration, Nuclear energy, Quantum computing c) AI, fintech, clean tech, digital infrastructure d) Renewable energy, Smart cities, E-commerce Ans: c) AI, fintech, clean tech, digital infrastructure 13.The India Australia RISE Accelerator program is a collaboration between which two entities? a) FICCI and Australian Trade and Investment Commission b) NITI Aayog and Department of Industry, Science and Resources c) CSIRO and India's Atal Innovation Mission d) CII and Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Ans: c) CSIRO and India's Atal Innovation Mission 14.Which Indian academic institutions signed MoUs with the University of Mauritius for academic collaboration? a) IIT-Delhi and IIM-Ahmedabad b) IIT-Bombay and Indian Institute of Management, Kolkata c) IIT-Madras and Indian Institute of Plantation Management, Bengaluru d) IISc Bangalore and Xavier School of Management Ans: c) IIT-Madras and Indian Institute of Plantation Management, Bengaluru 15.The statement 'the age of oil is over—this is the era of the semiconductor chip' was made in the context of: a) India's energy transition policy b) Global efforts to combat climate change c) India's entry into semiconductor manufacturing d) The future of electric vehicle technology Ans: c) India's entry into semiconductor manufacturing

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1.According to the Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, what status is India reinforcing in the global economy? a) World's largest economy b) World's fastest-growing large economy c) World's leading manufacturi...

1.According to the Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, what status is India reinforcing in the global economy? a) World's largest economy b) World's fastest-growing large economy c) World's leading manufacturing hub d) World's most inclusive economy Ans: b) World's fastest-growing large economy 2.Which agency revised India's GDP growth forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2026 upwards to 6.9%? a) Moody's b) S&P Global c) Fitch Ratings d) IMF Ans: c) Fitch Ratings 3.What is the revised GDP growth forecast by Fitch Ratings for India for the fiscal year ending March 2026? a) 6.5% b) 6.9% c) 7.2% d) 7.5% Ans: b) 6.9% 4.What is expected to be the primary growth driver for India's economy, supported by strong real income dynamics? a) Export growth b) Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) c) Government spending d) Domestic consumption Ans: d) Domestic consumption 5.Which company recently announced its biggest-ever share buyback program valued at ₹18,000 crore? a) TCS Ltd. b) Wipro Ltd. c) Infosys Ltd. d) HCLTech Ans: c) Infosys Ltd. 6.How many new Unicorns did India's startup ecosystem welcome in 2025? a) 73 b) 11 c) 18 d) 50 Ans: b) 11 7.What is the total number of Unicorns in India after the addition of new ones in 2025? a) 11 b) 62 c) 73 d) 84 Ans: c) 73 8.Which sector is specifically mentioned as leading the new wave of Unicorns in India? a) FinTech b) E-commerce c) Ai.tech d) AutoTech Ans: c) Ai.tech 9.What was the all-time low recorded by the Indian Rupee against the U.S. dollar recently? a) 85.20 b) 86.80 c) 88.47 d) 89.15 Ans: c) 88.47 10.What is a primary reason cited for Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) showing a trend of net selling? a) Lower equity valuations in India b) Stronger Euro and U.S. tariff concerns c) Stronger dollar and U.S. tariff concerns d) High interest rates in India Ans: c) Stronger dollar and U.S. tariff concerns 11.How do India's equity valuations compare to its Asian peers, despite having eased below historical averages? a) Significantly lower b) Roughly similar c) Elevated d) Undervalued Ans: c) Elevated 12.With which country are India's trade discussions progressing positively towards finalizing the first tranche of a bilateral trade deal? a) United Kingdom b) European Union c) United States d) Australia Ans: c) United States 13.Which of the following countries/blocs has India NOT successfully concluded a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with, according to the provided text? a) Mauritius b) UAE c) Canada d) EFTA nations Ans: c) Canada 14.With which two entities are India's Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations currently in advanced stages? a) Japan and South Korea b) UK and EU c) Canada and Mexico d) Brazil and Argentina Ans: b) UK and EU 15.What amount of investments are India's Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) anticipated to attract? a) Approximately USD 100 billion b) Approximately USD 250 billion c) Approximately USD 500 billion d) Approximately USD 1 trillion Ans: c) Approximately USD 500 billion 16.What domestic initiative is the Indian government focusing on to boost consumption and the overall economy? a) Agricultural subsidies b) Infrastructure development c) GST reforms d) Export promotion schemes Ans: c) GST reforms 17.For which fiscal year are Indian banks projected to reduce dividend payments for the first time in four years? a) Ending March 2024 b) Ending March 2025 c) Ending March 2026 d) Ending March 2027 Ans: c) Ending March 2026 18.What is the primary reason cited for the projected reduction in dividend payments by Indian banks? a) Increase in non-performing assets b) Slowdown in loan growth c) Higher taxation d) Increased regulatory capital requirements Ans: b) Slowdown in loan growth

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1.Who is the former Brazilian President recently sentenced to prison for attempting a coup? a) Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva b) Fernando Henrique Cardoso c) Jair Bolsonaro d) Dilma Rousseff Ans: c) Jair Bolsonaro 2.What was the ...

1.Who is the former Brazilian President recently sentenced to prison for attempting a coup? a) Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva b) Fernando Henrique Cardoso c) Jair Bolsonaro d) Dilma Rousseff Ans: c) Jair Bolsonaro 2.What was the approximate prison sentence handed down to former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro for attempting a coup? a) 10 years and 6 months b) 15 years and 9 months c) 20 years and 1 month d) 27 years and 3 months Ans: d) 27 years and 3 months 3.On how many counts was former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro convicted for attempting a coup? a) Three b) Four c) Five d) Six Ans: c) Five 4.In which city is former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro currently under house arrest? a) Rio de Janeiro b) São Paulo c) Brasília d) Salvador Ans: c) Brasília 5.Which country's Hamas leaders were targeted by a recent Israeli attack mentioned in the news? a) Lebanon b) Syria c) Qatar d) Yemen Ans: c) Qatar 6.Which international body condemned the recent Israeli strikes on Qatar? a) NATO b) European Union c) African Union d) UN Security Council Ans: d) UN Security Council 7.What was the intended destination of the flotilla boats attacked by drones, as reported by an activist group? a) West Bank b) Gaza c) Sinai Peninsula d) Golan Heights Ans: b) Gaza 8.According to the provided content, which of the following countries was NOT mentioned as a target of recent Israeli strikes within the last 72 hours? a) Tunisia b) Palestine c) Iraq d) Lebanon Ans: c) Iraq 9.Which country is grappling with widespread violent protests, leading to a rising death toll and over 1,000 people treated at hospitals? a) Bhutan b) Bangladesh c) Nepal d) Sri Lanka Ans: c) Nepal 10.Who has been declared as the Interim Prime Minister of Nepal amidst the ongoing unrest? a) Sher Bahadur Deuba b) Pushpa Kamal Dahal c) Sushila Karki d) K.P. Sharma Oli Ans: c) Sushila Karki 11.Which group of pilgrims/tourists is reportedly stuck along the Nepal-China border due to the unrest in Nepal? a) Everest Base Camp trekkers b) Annapurna Circuit hikers c) Kailash Mansarovar pilgrims d) Lumbini visitors Ans: c) Kailash Mansarovar pilgrims 12.Charlie Kirk, whose fatal shooting is dominating US headlines, was identified as a: a) Prominent journalist b) Conservative activist c) Tech entrepreneur d) Political analyst Ans: b) Conservative activist 13.Which US federal agency released photos of a person of interest in the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk? a) CIA b) NSA c) FBI d) DEA Ans: c) FBI 14.Who has reportedly surpassed Elon Musk to become the world's richest person? a) Jeff Bezos b) Bill Gates c) Larry Ellison d) Mark Zuckerberg Ans: c) Larry Ellison 15.Larry Ellison is the co-founder of which major technology company? a) Microsoft b) Apple c) Tesla d) Oracle Ans: d) Oracle 16.What is cited as a primary reason for the significant surge in Oracle's shares and Larry Ellison's net worth? a) New smartphone launch b) Acquisition of a social media giant c) Strong outlook in cloud computing and AI technology d) Diversification into renewable energy Ans: c) Strong outlook in cloud computing and AI technology

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1.As of September 12, 2025, who officially took oath as the new Vice President of India? a) Jagdeep Dhankhar b) Droupadi Murmu c) C.P. Radhakrishnan d) Dinesh K Tripathi Ans: c) C.P. Radhakrishnan 2.Who administered the oath...

1.As of September 12, 2025, who officially took oath as the new Vice President of India? a) Jagdeep Dhankhar b) Droupadi Murmu c) C.P. Radhakrishnan d) Dinesh K Tripathi Ans: c) C.P. Radhakrishnan 2.Who administered the oath of office to the new Vice President, C.P. Radhakrishnan? a) The Chief Justice of India b) The Prime Minister c) President Droupadi Murmu d) The Speaker of Lok Sabha Ans: c) President Droupadi Murmu 3.With how many votes did C.P. Radhakrishnan win the Vice Presidential election? a) 300 b) 452 c) 752 d) 15 Ans: b) 452 4.Which new Indian Navy base is scheduled to be commissioned in Gurugram on September 12, 2025? a) INS Vikrant b) INS Arihant c) INS Aravali d) INS Chakra Ans: c) INS Aravali 5.What is the primary purpose of the newly commissioned INS Aravali? a) To house new naval warships b) To serve as a submarine repair facility c) To fortify the Navy's information and communication infrastructure d) To train naval commandos for special operations Ans: c) To fortify the Navy's information and communication infrastructure 6.The INS Aravali is named after which geographical feature? a) A major river b) A mountain range c) A historical fort d) A prominent island Ans: b) A mountain range 7.India's space economy is projected to reach what value by 2033? a) $5 billion b) $44 billion c) $220 billion d) $500 billion Ans: b) $44 billion 8.By what factor is India's space economy projected to grow by 2033? a) Two-fold b) Three-fold c) Four-fold d) Five-fold Ans: d) Five-fold 9.Which large-scale initiative is mentioned alongside India's projected space economy growth? a) Make in India program b) PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana c) National Green Hydrogen Mission d) Sagarmala Project Ans: b) PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana 10.Approximately how many Indian nationals were reportedly duped into serving in the Ukraine-Russia war zone? a) At least 2 b) At least 5 c) At least 10 d) At least 15 Ans: d) At least 15 11.The Indian nationals duped into the Ukraine-Russia war zone were reportedly forced to serve on which side? a) Ukrainian side b) Russian side c) NATO forces side d) UN peacekeeping side Ans: b) Russian side 12.What was the alleged initial job offer to the Indian nationals who ended up in the Ukraine-Russia war zone? a) Military recruits b) Humanitarian aid workers c) Construction workers d) Medical professionals Ans: c) Construction workers 13.Who is the Foreign Secretary mentioned in the context of strengthening India-Mauritius partnership? a) S. Jaishankar b) Vinay Mohan Kwatra c) Vikram Misri d) Harsh Vardhan Shringla Ans: c) Vikram Misri 14.India and Mauritius are actively collaborating to address common challenges such as maritime security, piracy, and drug trafficking. This partnership is underpinned by which of India's policies/visions? a) Act East Policy b) Neighbourhood First Policy and Vision MAHASAGAR c) Look West Policy d) Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan Ans: b) Neighbourhood First Policy and Vision MAHASAGAR 15.What is the name of India's first indigenous multi-stage malaria vaccine? a) MalarVax b) FalciCure c) AdFalciVax d) PlasmoShield Ans: c) AdFalciVax 16.Which organization has invited industry partners to commercialize AdFalciVax? a) World Health Organization (WHO) b) All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) c) Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) d) Serum Institute of India (SII) Ans: c) Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) 17.AdFalciVax primarily targets which protozoan parasite? a) Plasmodium vivax b) Plasmodium ovale c) Plasmodium malariae d) Plasmodium falciparum Ans: d) Plasmodium falciparum

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1.To which Indian public sector undertaking did ISRO transfer the technology for the production of Small Satellite Launch Vehicles (SSLV)? a) Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) b) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) c) Defence Research...

1.To which Indian public sector undertaking did ISRO transfer the technology for the production of Small Satellite Launch Vehicles (SSLV)? a) Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) b) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) c) Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) d) NewSpace India Limited (NSIL) Ans: b) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) 2.The technology transfer agreement for SSLV production marks what number of technology transfers facilitated by INSPACe? a) 50th b) 75th c) 100th d) 125th Ans: c) 100th 3.Which entity did Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) outbid to secure the SSLV technology transfer agreement from ISRO? a) Tata Advanced Systems b) Larsen & Toubro c) Adani Group-backed Alpha Design Technologies d) Godrej Aerospace Ans: c) Adani Group-backed Alpha Design Technologies 4.What is the primary objective behind ISRO's technology transfer of SSLV production to industry partners like HAL? a) To reduce ISRO's operational costs significantly. b) To foster greater industry participation and establish India as a global hub for affordable and reliable launch services. c) To ensure ISRO retains full control over satellite launches. d) To exclusively focus on manned space missions. Ans: b) To foster greater industry participation and establish India as a global hub for affordable and reliable launch services. 5.Astroscale Japan Inc. signed a launch agreement with NewSpace India Limited (NSIL) for its ISSA-J1 mission. Which Indian launch vehicle is scheduled to be used for this mission? a) Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) b) Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) c) Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) d) Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) Ans: c) Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) 6.According to Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, which of the following will be the core drivers of India's economic growth? a) Agriculture and traditional industries b) Foreign investments and tourism c) Artificial Intelligence, technology, and innovation d) Public sector enterprises and government spending Ans: c) Artificial Intelligence, technology, and innovation 7.At which event did Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal emphasize the role of AI and technology in India's growth story on September 10, 2025? a) Indian Economic Summit b) 58th Convocation of the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) c) NITI Aayog Annual Conference d) Make in India Global Investor Meet Ans: b) 58th Convocation of the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) 8.How many STEM graduates does India produce annually, according to Piyush Goyal, contributing to reducing dependence on foreign technology? a) 1.5 million b) 2.0 million c) 2.3 million d) 3.0 million Ans: c) 2.3 million 9.A national conference titled 'Artificial Intelligence: A Multidisciplinary Approach in Research' commenced on September 11, 2025, in which Indian city? a) New Delhi b) Hyderabad c) Chennai d) Bengaluru Ans: d) Bengaluru 10.Which year marked the initial articulation of India's 'Smart Cities Mission', aiming to transform urban centers? a) 2012 b) 2015 c) 2018 d) 2020 Ans: b) 2015

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1.On September 10, 2025, how many consecutive sessions did Indian equity benchmarks, the BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty 50, close higher? a) Four b) Five c) Six d) Seven Ans: c) Six 2.Which of the following was NOT cited as a reas...

1.On September 10, 2025, how many consecutive sessions did Indian equity benchmarks, the BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty 50, close higher? a) Four b) Five c) Six d) Seven Ans: c) Six 2.Which of the following was NOT cited as a reason for the extended winning streak in Indian stock markets on September 10, 2025? a) Ongoing India-US trade negotiations b) Expectations of potential Goods and Services Tax (GST) cuts c) Hopes of a US Federal Reserve rate cut d) Announcement of significant new foreign direct investment policies Ans: d) Announcement of significant new foreign direct investment policies 3.Which sector was explicitly mentioned as a top laggard in the Indian stock markets on September 10, 2025? a) IT b) Public Sector Banks (PSBs) c) Auto d) Pharmaceuticals Ans: c) Auto 4.Among the Sensex constituents, which company was listed as a top gainer on September 10, 2025? a) Mahindra & Mahindra b) Bajaj Auto c) Bharat Electronics (BEL) d) Maruti Suzuki Ans: c) Bharat Electronics (BEL) 5.What was Fitch Ratings' revised GDP growth forecast for India for the fiscal year 2025-26 (FY26)? a) 6.5% b) 6.7% c) 6.9% d) 7.1% Ans: c) 6.9% 6.Which of the following was NOT a reason cited by Fitch Ratings for upgrading India's GDP growth forecast for FY26? a) Strong domestic demand b) Rising consumer spending c) Supportive financial conditions d) Significant increase in agricultural output Ans: d) Significant increase in agricultural output 7.Who is the Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) mentioned in the context of India's economic resilience and reforms? a) Piyush Goyal b) V. Anantha Nageswaran c) Shaktikanta Das d) Nirmala Sitharaman Ans: b) V. Anantha Nageswaran 8.According to the Chief Economic Advisor, approximately how much money is the simplified GST structure expected to inject into the Indian economy? a) Rs 25,000 crore b) Rs 50,000 crore c) Rs 75,000 crore d) Rs 1,00,000 crore Ans: b) Rs 50,000 crore 9.Which global currency did Chief Economic Advisor V. Anantha Nageswaran clarify India is NOT exploring as an alternative? a) Euro b) Yen c) Yuan d) US Dollar Ans: d) US Dollar 10.India is in 'active dialogue' for a free trade agreement (FTA) with which of the following countries, as confirmed by Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal? a) China b) Japan c) United States d) Australia Ans: c) United States 11.Besides the United States, with which other major economies/blocs is India actively negotiating free trade agreements, according to the provided content? a) Russia and UK b) European Union and New Zealand c) Australia and Japan d) Canada and Mexico Ans: b) European Union and New Zealand

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1.Where did Israel launch an air strike targeting senior Hamas leadership, drawing widespread international condemnation? a) Gaza City b) Al-Mawasi c) Doha, Qatar d) Jerusalem Ans: c) Doha, Qatar 2.Which world leader condemn...

1.Where did Israel launch an air strike targeting senior Hamas leadership, drawing widespread international condemnation? a) Gaza City b) Al-Mawasi c) Doha, Qatar d) Jerusalem Ans: c) Doha, Qatar 2.Which world leader condemned the Israeli strike in Qatar and emphasized that 'The war must not spread to the entire region'? a) French President Emmanuel Macron b) German Chancellor c) British Prime Minister d) EU High Representative Ans: b) German Chancellor 3.What is the name of the 'safe zone' in Gaza where approximately 800,000 Palestinians are reportedly sheltering and which has been reportedly targeted multiple times by Israel? a) Khan Younis b) Rafah c) Al-Mawasi d) Deir al-Balah Ans: c) Al-Mawasi 4.Which NATO member's airspace was breached by Russian drones, leading to NATO scrambling fighter jets to shoot them down? a) Germany b) Netherlands c) Poland d) Italy Ans: c) Poland 5.Who is the current Prime Minister of Poland who described the Russian drone incursion as a 'provocation on a large scale'? a) Andrzej Duda b) Donald Tusk c) Jarosław Kaczyński d) Mateusz Morawiecki Ans: b) Donald Tusk 6.Which article of the NATO treaty is Poland expected to invoke following the drone incident, allowing for urgent discussions with allies? a) Article 3 b) Article 4 c) Article 5 d) Article 6 Ans: b) Article 4 7.Who resigned as Prime Minister of Nepal amidst violent anti-corruption protests, plunging the country into political crisis? a) Sher Bahadur Deuba b) Ram Chandra Poudel c) K.P. Sharma Oli d) Bishnu Prasad Paudel Ans: c) K.P. Sharma Oli 8.Which of the following political party headquarters were reported to be destroyed during the violent protests in Nepal? a) Communist Party of Nepal (UML) b) Nepali Congress c) Both A and B d) Rastriya Prajatantra Party Ans: c) Both A and B 9.Which country's Ministry of External Affairs issued a travel advisory for its citizens in Nepal, urging them to shelter due to the unrest? a) China b) India c) United States d) Bangladesh Ans: b) India 10.Charlie Kirk, the prominent conservative activist assassinated in the United States, was a co-founder of which organization? a) Students for Liberty b) Young Americans for Liberty c) Turning Point USA d) American Conservative Union Ans: c) Turning Point USA 11.At which university was Charlie Kirk shot and killed? a) Brigham Young University b) University of Utah c) Utah Valley University d) Weber State University Ans: c) Utah Valley University 12.According to the provided content, what was the primary reason Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave for authorizing the strike in Qatar? a) To target Hamas's financial assets b) To rescue Israeli hostages c) To strike Hamas leaders accused of planning and celebrating the October 7th massacres d) To disrupt Hamas's weapon supply lines Ans: c) To strike Hamas leaders accused of planning and celebrating the October 7th massacres

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1.Who has been elected as the 15th Vice President of India? a) Justice B. Sudershan Reddy b) Narendra Modi c) C.P. Radhakrishnan d) K.P. Sharma Oli Ans: c) C.P. Radhakrishnan 2.What was the voter turnout percentage in the el...

1.Who has been elected as the 15th Vice President of India? a) Justice B. Sudershan Reddy b) Narendra Modi c) C.P. Radhakrishnan d) K.P. Sharma Oli Ans: c) C.P. Radhakrishnan 2.What was the voter turnout percentage in the election for India's 15th Vice President? a) 76.70 percent b) 98.20 percent c) 81.50 percent d) 90.00 percent Ans: b) 98.20 percent 3.Prior to being elected as the Vice President, C.P. Radhakrishnan served as the Governor of which Indian state, along with additional charges? a) Jharkhand b) Puducherry c) Maharashtra d) Tamil Nadu Ans: c) Maharashtra 4.Which two leaders expressed confidence in the resumption of India-US trade talks, referring to their nations as 'close friends and natural partners'? a) PM Modi and President Emmanuel Macron b) PM Modi and President Joe Biden c) PM Modi and President Donald Trump d) PM Modi and Chancellor Olaf Scholz Ans: c) PM Modi and President Donald Trump 5.With which country did Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirm a commitment to deepen a 'Strategic Partnership' and discuss promoting connectivity under the IMEEEC initiative? a) United States b) Italy c) Qatar d) Nepal Ans: b) Italy 6.Which of the following initiatives did Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni express support for India regarding during a telephonic conversation with PM Modi? a) India's permanent seat in the UNSC b) India's hosting of the AI Impact Summit in 2026 c) India's bid for the 2036 Olympic Games d) India's leadership in the G7 Ans: b) India's hosting of the AI Impact Summit in 2026 7.Who resigned as Nepal's Prime Minister following widespread anti-corruption protests, initially triggered by a ban on social media platforms? a) Pushpa Kamal Dahal b) Sher Bahadur Deuba c) K.P. Sharma Oli d) Madhav Kumar Nepal Ans: c) K.P. Sharma Oli 8.What was the primary initial trigger for the widespread protests that led to the resignation of Nepal's Prime Minister? a) Economic recession b) Government ban on social media platforms c) Border disputes d) Political scandal Ans: b) Government ban on social media platforms 9.India condemned the violation of which country's sovereignty following Israeli attacks on Hamas leaders in its capital, Doha? a) Syria b) Lebanon c) Qatar d) Yemen Ans: c) Qatar 10.The Indian men's football team recently clinched a bronze medal in which tournament, marking their first-ever podium finish? a) SAFF Championship b) AFC Asian Cup c) CAFA Nations Cup 2025 d) FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Ans: c) CAFA Nations Cup 2025 11.India is set to host the 28th ITTF-ATTU Asian Table Tennis Team Championships in 2025. This event will serve as a qualifier for which major international tournament? a) Olympic Games b) ITTF World Cup c) 2026 ITTF World Team Championships d) Commonwealth Games Ans: c) 2026 ITTF World Team Championships 12.C.P. Radhakrishnan, the NDA nominee for Vice President, defeated which candidate from the INDIA bloc? a) Rahul Gandhi b) Justice B. Sudershan Reddy c) Mallikarjun Kharge d) P. Chidambaram Ans: b) Justice B. Sudershan Reddy

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September 10, 2025 - Current affairs for all the Exams

1.What is the announced theme for the Emerging Science, Technology, and Innovation Conclave-2025 (ESTIC-2025)? a) "India's Technological Leap: A Global Perspective" b) "Viksit Bharat 2047- Pioneering Sustainable Innovation, Technolog...

1.What is the announced theme for the Emerging Science, Technology, and Innovation Conclave-2025 (ESTIC-2025)? a) "India's Technological Leap: A Global Perspective" b) "Viksit Bharat 2047- Pioneering Sustainable Innovation, Technological Advancement and Empowerment" c) "Innovation for a Self-Reliant India: Vision 2025" d) "Science and Technology for Economic Growth and Social Equity" Ans: b) "Viksit Bharat 2047- Pioneering Sustainable Innovation, Technological Advancement and Empowerment" 2.The Emerging Science, Technology, and Innovation Conclave-2025 (ESTIC-2025) is scheduled to replace which historic event? a) Indian Engineering Congress b) Indian Agricultural Science Congress c) Indian Science Congress (ISC) d) National Technology Summit Ans: c) Indian Science Congress (ISC) 3.Which government body announced the theme for ESTIC-2025? a) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) b) Department of Science and Technology (DST) c) NITI Aayog d) Ministry of Education Ans: b) Department of Science and Technology (DST) 4.The international gathering focused on promoting tech-driven good governance is currently hosted by which Indian entity? a) NITI Aayog b) Reserve Bank of India (RBI) c) Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India d) Ministry of Finance Ans: c) Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India 5.In the global discussion on tech-driven good governance, India is leading which of the following? a) The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Audit Committee b) The World Bank's Digital Governance Initiative c) Both the IT Audit Working Group and the Knowledge Sharing Committee d) The Global Cybersecurity Forum Ans: c) Both the IT Audit Working Group and the Knowledge Sharing Committee 6.How many countries are participating in the CAG-hosted international gathering on tech-driven good governance? a) Less than 15 b) Exactly 25 c) Over 29 d) More than 50 Ans: c) Over 29 7.Which ministry announced India's achievement of its highest solar power generation in 2025? a) Ministry of Power b) Ministry of New and Renewable Energy c) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change d) Ministry of Coal Ans: b) Ministry of New and Renewable Energy 8.What significant clean energy milestone did India achieve in 2025? a) Record wind power generation b) Highest solar power generation c) Launch of a new nuclear power plant d) Completion of a major hydroelectric project Ans: b) Highest solar power generation 9.What is the primary aim of the new policy introduced by the Central government regarding startups? a) To regulate foreign investments in startups b) To boost startup funding and entrepreneurship c) To establish government-owned incubators d) To provide tax exemptions for established businesses Ans: b) To boost startup funding and entrepreneurship 10.The new startup funding policy is designed to provide easier access to credit for whom? a) Large corporate houses b) Public sector undertakings c) Young innovators d) Foreign investors Ans: c) Young innovators 11.The Nothing Ear 3 wireless earphones are set to launch globally and in India on which date? a) November 3, 2025 b) September 18, 2025 c) January 1, 2026 d) December 25, 2024 Ans: b) September 18, 2025 12.What type of consumer electronic device are the "Nothing Ear 3"? a) Smartwatches b) Smartphones c) Wireless earphones d) Laptops Ans: c) Wireless earphones 13.Who is Raul John Aju, as mentioned in the current affairs content? a) A prominent AI researcher from IIT Delhi b) A 16-year-old AI prodigy from Kerala c) The CEO of a leading Indian tech startup d) A government official advocating for AI policy Ans: b) A 16-year-old AI prodigy from Kerala 14.According to Raul John Aju, what is the critical need for India to lead in artificial intelligence? a) Establishing more AI supercomputers b) Investing in skills, research, and innovation c) Forming international AI alliances d) Developing proprietary AI hardware Ans: b) Investing in skills, research, and innovation 15.What did Raul John Aju highlight as the true power of AI? a) Its ability to generate complex algorithms b) Its potential for economic disruption c) Its capacity to solve real-life problems d) Its role in creating virtual realities Ans: c) Its capacity to solve real-life problems

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1.The United States has increased tariffs on Indian exports by what percentage, potentially reducing India's FY26 GDP? a) 25% b) 50% c) 75% d) 100% Ans: d) 100% 2.Which two labor-intensive sectors are particularly affected b...

1.The United States has increased tariffs on Indian exports by what percentage, potentially reducing India's FY26 GDP? a) 25% b) 50% c) 75% d) 100% Ans: d) 100% 2.Which two labor-intensive sectors are particularly affected by the increased US tariffs on Indian exports? a) Information Technology and Pharmaceuticals b) Textiles and Jewelry c) Automotive and Heavy Machinery d) Agriculture and Fisheries Ans: b) Textiles and Jewelry 3.What is India's primary strategy to mitigate the impact of increased US tariffs on its exports? a) Imposing retaliatory tariffs on US imports b) Seeking to diversify its export markets c) Increasing domestic consumption to offset export losses d) Appealing to the World Trade Organization (WTO) Ans: b) Seeking to diversify its export markets 4.Which Union Minister announced plans to target 40 countries to boost apparel exports? a) Mr. Piyush Goyal b) Ms. Nirmala Sitharaman c) Mr. Giriraj Singh d) Mr. V. Anantha Nageswaran Ans: c) Mr. Giriraj Singh 5.What is the significance of the textile sector in India's employment landscape? a) It is the largest employer in India. b) It is India's second-largest employer after agriculture. c) It is a minor contributor to employment, primarily focused on exports. d) Its employment figures are expected to decline significantly due to tariffs. Ans: b) It is India's second-largest employer after agriculture. 6.The 'Swadeshi' initiative, emphasized by Union Minister Piyush Goyal, primarily aims to achieve what? a) Increase foreign direct investment (FDI) b) Strengthen growth and financial security by reducing import dependence c) Promote international trade agreements d) Focus on advanced technological exports Ans: b) Strengthen growth and financial security by reducing import dependence 7.A recent Goods and Services Tax (GST) cut on how many everyday items is expected to spur demand and boost GDP? a) 175 b) 275 c) 375 d) 475 Ans: c) 375 8.What was the GST reduction for a broad range of handicraft items? a) From 18% to 12% b) From 12% to 5% c) From 5% to 0% d) From 28% to 18% Ans: b) From 12% to 5% 9.The recent tax reforms, including GST cuts, align with which broader Indian government initiative? a) Make in India b) Digital India c) Skill India d) Atmanirbhar Bharat Ans: d) Atmanirbhar Bharat 10.Which Union Minister questioned Corporate India's investment behavior despite receiving corporate tax cuts and benefiting from GST reforms? a) Mr. Piyush Goyal b) Ms. Nirmala Sitharaman c) Mr. Giriraj Singh d) Mr. V. Anantha Nageswaran Ans: b) Ms. Nirmala Sitharaman 11.What is India's GDP growth forecast for FY26, according to Chief Economic Adviser (CEA) V. Anantha Nageswaran? a) 5.0-5.5% b) 6.3-6.8% c) 7.0-7.5% d) 7.8-8.3% Ans: b) 6.3-6.8% 12.What was India's GDP growth rate in the April-June quarter? a) 6.3% b) 6.8% c) 7.8% d) 8.2% Ans: c) 7.8% 13.What is cited as the primary reason for the Indian equity market's resilience despite Foreign Portfolio Investor (FPI) outflows? a) Government intervention and market stabilization funds b) Strong support from domestic institutional and retail investors c) Increased foreign direct investment (FDI) d) A significant depreciation of the Indian Rupee Ans: b) Strong support from domestic institutional and retail investors 14.Approximately how much capital has been raised through IPOs in India in the last eight months? a) $5 billion b) $10 billion c) $15 billion d) $20 billion Ans: b) $10 billion 15.By what percentage have Indian household average quarterly expenses increased in the last three years? a) Over 10% b) Over 20% c) Over 33% d) Over 50% Ans: c) Over 33% 16.What is the estimated average quarterly expense for Indian households in 2025? a) Rs 35,000 b) Rs 45,000 c) Rs 56,000 d) Rs 65,000 Ans: c) Rs 56,000 17.What percentage of Indian consumers are allocating funds towards luxury products, according to a recent report? a) 7% b) 15% c) 25% d) 33% Ans: a) 7% 18.Which automotive company considers India a 'priority market' and plans continued investment and local production? a) BMW b) Audi c) Mercedes-Benz d) Volvo Ans: c) Mercedes-Benz 19.Which technology company recently cut over 100 jobs in India, attributing it to workforce reshaping by artificial intelligence? a) Microsoft b) Google c) Oracle d) IBM Ans: c) Oracle 20.Which Indian city is positioning itself to become a global technology hub? a) Bengaluru b) Mumbai c) Chennai d) Hyderabad Ans: d) Hyderabad

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1.Which city in Qatar was the target of the recent Israeli strike on Hamas leadership? a) Al Khor b) Doha c) Lusail d) Rayyan Ans: b) Doha 2.According to the provided content, how many Hamas members were reportedly killed in...

1.Which city in Qatar was the target of the recent Israeli strike on Hamas leadership? a) Al Khor b) Doha c) Lusail d) Rayyan Ans: b) Doha 2.According to the provided content, how many Hamas members were reportedly killed in the Israeli strike in Doha? a) Three b) Five c) Seven d) Ten Ans: b) Five 3.Who reportedly confirmed Israel's responsibility for the strike in Doha, Qatar? a) Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant b) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu c) Israeli President Isaac Herzog d) A spokesperson for the Israeli military Ans: b) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu 4.Who resigned as Prime Minister of Nepal amidst widespread anti-government protests? a) Sher Bahadur Deuba b) Pushpa Kamal Dahal c) KP Sharma Oli d) Madhav Kumar Nepal Ans: c) KP Sharma Oli 5.What was one of the primary reasons cited for the anti-government protests in Nepal, according to the content? a) Economic recession and inflation b) A ban on social media platforms and accusations of corruption c) Disputes over border territories d) Healthcare system failures Ans: b) A ban on social media platforms and accusations of corruption 6.Which security force is expected to take charge of security in Nepal following the widespread unrest and protests? a) Nepal Police b) Armed Police Force c) Nepal Army d) National Investigation Department Ans: c) Nepal Army 7.The Israeli military issued its largest-ever evacuation order for which city in Gaza? a) Khan Yunis b) Rafah c) Gaza City d) Deir al-Balah Ans: c) Gaza City 8.As of October 2023, what is the reported number of deaths in the war on Gaza mentioned in the content? a) At least 30,000 b) At least 45,000 c) At least 64,605 d) At least 80,000 Ans: c) At least 64,605 9.Besides direct conflict casualties, what other cause of death for Palestinians was reported due to Israel's blockade? a) Lack of medical supplies b) Building collapses c) Starvation d) Contaminated water Ans: c) Starvation 10.Who was the Prime Minister of France whose minority government collapsed after losing a crucial confidence vote? a) Jean Castex b) Élisabeth Borne c) Emmanuel Macron d) François Bayrou Ans: d) François Bayrou 11.What was the controversial plan that Prime Minister François Bayrou's government put to a confidence vote in France? a) A plan to increase defense spending b) A plan to nationalize key industries c) A plan to cut 44 billion euros in spending d) A plan to reform the pension system Ans: c) A plan to cut 44 billion euros in spending 12.A new Ebola outbreak has been reported in which province of the Democratic Republic of Congo? a) North Kivu b) Equateur c) Kasai d) Ituri Ans: c) Kasai 13.Which of the following countries recently experienced a political crisis leading to the resignation of its Prime Minister amidst protests and violence, as described in the content? a) France b) Qatar c) Nepal d) Democratic Republic of Congo Ans: c) Nepal 14.The recent Israeli strike targeting Hamas leadership occurred in the capital city of which country, an act that drew widespread global condemnation? a) Egypt b) Jordan c) Lebanon d) Qatar Ans: d) Qatar

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1.Who has been elected as India's 15th Vice President? a) B. Sudershan Reddy b) C.P. Radhakrishnan c) Narendra Modi d) Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu Ans: b) C.P. Radhakrishnan 2.C.P. Radhakrishnan secured how many votes in the Vice...

1.Who has been elected as India's 15th Vice President? a) B. Sudershan Reddy b) C.P. Radhakrishnan c) Narendra Modi d) Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu Ans: b) C.P. Radhakrishnan 2.C.P. Radhakrishnan secured how many votes in the Vice Presidential election? a) 300 votes b) 452 votes c) 752 votes d) 400 votes Ans: b) 452 votes 3.India recently signed a new Bilateral Investment Agreement (BIA) with which country? a) United States b) Israel c) Russia d) Nepal Ans: b) Israel 4.Which organization member is Israel the first to sign a Bilateral Investment Agreement under India's revised investment treaty framework? a) BRICS b) SAARC c) ASEAN d) OECD Ans: d) OECD 5.What is the total investment planned by the Andhra Pradesh government for establishing a Space City and Defence Manufacturing Hubs? a) ₹400 crore b) ₹3,000 crore c) ₹3,400 crore d) ₹4,500 crore Ans: c) ₹3,400 crore 6.The proposed Space City in Andhra Pradesh, with a ₹400 crore investment, will be established in which city and in partnership with which company? a) Madakasira, ISRO b) Tirupati, Skyroot Aerospace c) Visakhapatnam, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited d) Nellore, BrahMos Aerospace Ans: b) Tirupati, Skyroot Aerospace 7.Which Indian state has recently been declared a fully literate state, achieving an impressive 99.3% literacy rate? a) Kerala b) Mizoram c) Himachal Pradesh d) Goa Ans: c) Himachal Pradesh 8.Himachal Pradesh's Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced the state's full literacy status during which event? a) Shimla Literary Festival b) Ullas Mela 2025 c) State Education Summit d) International Youth Day Ans: b) Ullas Mela 2025 9.What is the name of India's first fully 'made in India' 32-bit microprocessor? a) Shakti b) Dhruv c) Vikram d) Arjun Ans: c) Vikram 10.The indigenous 32-bit microprocessor 'Vikram' was developed by which organization? a) DRDO b) IIT Madras c) ISRO's Semiconductor Laboratory (SCL) d) Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) Ans: c) ISRO's Semiconductor Laboratory (SCL) 11.According to US President Donald Trump, what is the current status of trade discussions between the United States and India? a) They have been suspended indefinitely. b) They are continuing to address existing trade barriers. c) A new trade agreement has been signed. d) They are focused solely on oil imports. Ans: b) They are continuing to address existing trade barriers 12.Who recently resigned as Prime Minister of Nepal amidst violent anti-corruption protests? a) Sher Bahadur Deuba b) Pushpa Kamal Dahal c) K.P. Sharma Oli d) Bidya Devi Bhandari Ans: c) K.P. Sharma Oli

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1.What are the new GST slabs introduced by the Indian government, as mentioned in the content? a) 5% and 12% b) 12% and 18% c) 5% and 18% d) 18% and 28% Ans: c) 5% and 18% 2.Which Union Minister urged industries to pass on t...

1.What are the new GST slabs introduced by the Indian government, as mentioned in the content? a) 5% and 12% b) 12% and 18% c) 5% and 18% d) 18% and 28% Ans: c) 5% and 18% 2.Which Union Minister urged industries to pass on the full benefits of GST rate cuts to consumers? a) Nirmala Sitharaman b) Piyush Goyal c) Rajnath Singh d) Amit Shah Ans: b) Piyush Goyal 3.According to an SBI report, what is the projected revenue loss for the government due to the recent GST changes? a) ₹3,000 crore b) ₹3,700 crore c) ₹4,400 crore d) ₹5,000 crore Ans: b) ₹3,700 crore 4.Who lauded the GST 2.0 reforms as a progressive step towards accelerating India's GDP growth towards double digits? a) Piyush Goyal b) Nandan Nilekani c) Mukesh Ambani d) Urjit Patel Ans: c) Mukesh Ambani 5.Which of the following companies was NOT mentioned as announcing price reductions on its models to reflect GST benefits? a) Lexus b) Nissan c) Mercedes-Benz d) Audi India Ans: c) Mercedes-Benz 6.With which two entities is India actively stepping up Free Trade Agreement (FTA) talks? a) USA and Canada b) China and Japan c) Qatar and the European Union d) Australia and New Zealand Ans: c) Qatar and the European Union 7.What is India's primary objective in seeking new trade partners and FTAs, as mentioned in the text? a) To increase exports to the US b) To reduce its dependence on the US c) To exclusively trade with BRICS nations d) To import more consumer goods Ans: b) To reduce its dependence on the US 8.Which sector's export body has flagged significant job losses in India due to US tariffs? a) Textile industry b) Pharmaceutical sector c) Engineering goods d) IT services Ans: c) Engineering goods 9.What is the percentage of US tariffs now imposed on leather products, which has led Kolkata's leather units to eye the UK and EU markets? a) 25% b) 30% c) 40% d) 50% Ans: d) 50% 10.India recently signed a bilateral investment treaty aimed at promoting and protecting investments with which country? a) Japan b) Israel c) Germany d) South Korea Ans: b) Israel 11.Who, during a virtual BRICS meeting, emphasized the importance of fair and transparent economic practices in global trade and advocated against protectionism? a) Narendra Modi b) S. Jaishankar c) Piyush Goyal d) Amit Shah Ans: b) S. Jaishankar 12.According to the WEF report cited in the text, what is India's unemployment rate and its ranking among G20 nations? a) 3%, highest b) 2%, lowest c) 5%, average d) 1%, second lowest Ans: b) 2%, lowest 13.What is India's fiscal deficit target mentioned in the text, which consumption is expected to help meet? a) 3.5% b) 4.0% c) 4.4% d) 5.0% Ans: c) 4.4% 14.Which company's board is set to consider a share buyback proposal on September 11? a) Reliance Industries Limited b) Tata Consultancy Services c) Infosys d) Wipro Ans: c) Infosys 15.How much investment has Amazon announced to prepare for the upcoming festive rush in India? a) ₹1,000 crore b) ₹1,500 crore c) ₹2,000 crore d) ₹2,500 crore Ans: c) ₹2,000 crore 16.What is the potential additional GST burden facing food delivery platforms Zomato and Swiggy due to 18% GST on delivery fees? a) ₹100-120 crore b) ₹150-170 crore c) ₹180-200 crore d) ₹210-230 crore Ans: c) ₹180-200 crore

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1.The recent widespread protests in Nepal, primarily led by Gen Z students, are against which of the following? a) Increased taxation and economic reforms b) A proposed social media ban and allegations of government corruption c) For...

1.The recent widespread protests in Nepal, primarily led by Gen Z students, are against which of the following? a) Increased taxation and economic reforms b) A proposed social media ban and allegations of government corruption c) Foreign interference in internal affairs d) Educational policy changes and university fees Ans: b) A proposed social media ban and allegations of government corruption 2.During the recent protests in Nepal, protestors attempted to breach which significant building in Kathmandu? a) The Royal Palace b) The Supreme Court c) The Parliament building d) The Central Bank Ans: c) The Parliament building 3.How many people were killed in the recent attack by Palestinian gunmen at a bus stop in Jerusalem? a) Two b) Six c) Ten d) Twelve Ans: b) Six 4.Which former US President is mentioned as threatening to impose tougher sanctions following Russia's recent actions in the conflict with Ukraine? a) Barack Obama b) George W. Bush c) Donald Trump d) Bill Clinton Ans: c) Donald Trump 5.Who was the Prime Minister of France recently ousted in a confidence vote, necessitating President Macron to seek a new PM? a) Jean Castex b) Élisabeth Borne c) François Bayrou d) Gabriel Attal Ans: c) François Bayrou 6.India's ambitious plan to expand its high-speed road network fivefold by 2033 aims to add how many kilometers of access-controlled expressways? a) 5,000 km b) 10,000 km c) 17,000 km d) 25,000 km Ans: c) 17,000 km 7.What is the name of India's first indigenous 32-bit semiconductor microprocessor, showcased at the 4th edition of SEMICON India 2025? a) Shakti-32 b) Veer-32 c) Vikram-32 d) Arjun-32 Ans: c) Vikram-32 8.In the global healthcare sector, India holds the distinction of being the largest global supplier of which of the following? a) Medical equipment b) Generic medicines c) Vaccines d) Surgical instruments Ans: b) Generic medicines 9.India recently inked a bilateral investment treaty with which country? a) European Union b) Bhutan c) Israel d) Russia Ans: c) Israel 10.The Prime Minister of Bhutan, Dasho Tshering Tobgay, signed a power agreement with which Indian company for a hydroelectric project in Bhutan during his recent visit to India? a) Tata Power b) Reliance Power c) Adani Power Limited d) NTPC Limited Ans: c) Adani Power Limited 11.International Literacy Day is observed annually on which date? a) September 7th b) September 8th c) September 10th d) September 12th Ans: b) September 8th 12.What was the 2025 theme for International Literacy Day, emphasizing the integration of digital skills with traditional literacy? a) Literacy for a Sustainable Future b) Promoting Literacy in the Digital Era c) Reading the Past, Writing the Future d) Literacy and Multilingualism Ans: b) Promoting Literacy in the Digital Era 13.A total lunar eclipse, popularly known as a 'Blood Moon,' was witnessed in India on which dates in 2025? a) September 1-2 b) September 3-4 c) September 5-6 d) September 7-8 Ans: d) September 7-8

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1.The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) announced its Members of Parliament would abstain from voting in the upcoming Vice-Presidential election. What is the stated policy of the BJD regarding national alliances? a) Alliance with the ruling NDA ...

1.The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) announced its Members of Parliament would abstain from voting in the upcoming Vice-Presidential election. What is the stated policy of the BJD regarding national alliances? a) Alliance with the ruling NDA b) Support for the opposition INDIA bloc c) Policy of equal distance from both major national alliances d) Conditional support based on policy alignment Ans: c) Policy of equal distance from both major national alliances 2.The Supreme Court recently directed the Election Commission of India (ECI) to accept Aadhaar as a valid proof for which specific exercise in Bihar? a) Voter ID card renewal b) Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise of electoral rolls c) Online voter registration d) Proof of residency for new voters Ans: b) Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise of electoral rolls 3.In connection with an ongoing terror conspiracy case, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted extensive searches across how many states and Union Territories, including Jammu and Kashmir? a) 3 states and J&K b) 5 states and J&K c) 7 states and J&K d) 4 states and J&K Ans: b) 5 states and J&K 4.The world's first DMIHER-McGraw Hill Centre of Excellence, aiming to provide international media and medical education, was recently inaugurated in which Indian city? a) Hyderabad b) Bengaluru c) Nagpur d) Mumbai Ans: c) Nagpur 5.'Mission Antariksh' and 'Project Ja; Vigyan', initiatives launched to inspire students through space science workshops on Teacher's Day, belong to which Indian state? a) Jharkhand b) Punjab c) Chhattisgarh d) Bihar Ans: c) Chhattisgarh 6.India recently signed a bilateral investment agreement aimed at boosting mutual trade and investment flows, particularly in cybersecurity, defence, innovation, and high-technology, with which country? a) European Union b) United States c) Israel d) South Korea Ans: c) Israel 7.Which bank committed Rs. 21,000 crores under Rajasthan's 'Rising Rajasthan' initiative through a Memorandum of Understanding with the state government? a) State Bank of India b) HDFC Bank c) Punjab National Bank d) Bank of Baroda Ans: c) Punjab National Bank 8.India's national hockey team secured the Asia Cup title, qualifying for the 2026 World Cup, by defeating which country in the final? a) Japan b) Malaysia c) Pakistan d) South Korea Ans: d) South Korea 9.Who claimed the US Open men's singles title as mentioned in the recent sports highlights? a) Novak Djokovic b) Rafael Nadal c) Carlos Alcaraz d) Daniil Medvedev Ans: c) Carlos Alcaraz 10.For the first time, the prestigious IMECE (ASME's International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition) is scheduled to be held in India. Which city will host this event? a) New Delhi b) Bengaluru c) Hyderabad d) Chennai Ans: c) Hyderabad 11.According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast, September rainfall across India is projected to be around what percentage of the 50-year average? a) 95% b) 100% c) 109% d) 115% Ans: c) 109% 12.The upcoming Vice-Presidential election, scheduled for September 9, 2025, is being held following the resignation of which Vice President? a) M. Venkaiah Naidu b) Hamid Ansari c) Jagdeep Dhankhar d) Bhairon Singh Shekhawat Ans: c) Jagdeep Dhankhar

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1.The total lunar eclipse observed in India on September 7 and 8, 2025, was notable for its duration. How long did the totality phase last? a) 60 minutes b) 75 minutes c) 82 minutes d) 90 minutes Ans: c) 82 minutes 2.Which o...

1.The total lunar eclipse observed in India on September 7 and 8, 2025, was notable for its duration. How long did the totality phase last? a) 60 minutes b) 75 minutes c) 82 minutes d) 90 minutes Ans: c) 82 minutes 2.Which of the following statements about the total lunar eclipse observed in India on September 7 and 8, 2025, is correct? a) It was visible only from North India. b) It was the shortest total lunar eclipse observable from India since 2022. c) The total eclipse phase commenced at 9:57 PM IST. d) It was the first total lunar eclipse visible across the entire nation since July 27, 2018. Ans: d) It was the first total lunar eclipse visible across the entire nation since July 27, 2018. 3.The 4th edition of SEMICON India 2025, a significant event for the nation's semiconductor industry, was held in which city? a) Bengaluru b) Hyderabad c) New Delhi d) Mumbai Ans: c) New Delhi 4.What was the major highlight unveiled at SEMICON India 2025? a) India's first indigenous drone. b) The 'Vikram-32' Microprocessor. c) A new 5G chipset. d) A quantum computing prototype. Ans: b) The 'Vikram-32' Microprocessor. 5.What is the initial funding commitment for the India Deep-Tech Investment Alliance (IDTA), formed during SEMICON India 2025? a) USD 100,000 b) USD 500,000 c) USD 1 million d) USD 10 million Ans: c) USD 1 million 6.During SEMICON India 2025, Tata Electronics signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with which company to bolster its semiconductor fab at Dholera, Gujarat? a) Intel b) Samsung c) Merck d) TSMC Ans: c) Merck 7.A key discussion point at SEMICON India 2025 emphasized the need for more hands-on hardware training starting from which educational level to strengthen the talent pool in semiconductor design? a) Primary school b) Middle school c) High school d) Undergraduate level Ans: b) Middle school 8.ISRO recently achieved a significant milestone by successfully completing the undocking of which experiment? a) Gaganyaan Test Vehicle b) Chandrayaan-3 Lander c) Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) d) Aditya-L1 Solar Probe Ans: c) Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) 9.The successful completion of ISRO's Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) is crucial for which future ambitious missions? a) Mars Orbiter Mission 2 and Venus Orbiter Mission b) Chandrayaan-4 and Gaganyaan c) Reusable Launch Vehicle and Small Satellite Launch Vehicle d) XPoSat and NISAR Ans: b) Chandrayaan-4 and Gaganyaan 10.Indian scientists have made a breakthrough discovery regarding the crucial role of which protein in safeguarding cells from mechanical stress? a) p53 b) p47 c) p62 d) p38 Ans: b) p47 11.The discovery concerning the protein p47 could potentially open new avenues for developing treatments for which types of diseases? a) Respiratory diseases and allergies b) Neurological disorders and autoimmune diseases c) Heart muscle disorders and laminopathies d) Infectious diseases and metabolic syndromes Ans: c) Heart muscle disorders and laminopathies 12.Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has signed a 10-year MoU with which Singapore-based company to jointly develop hydrogen fuel cell-based trains? a) Sembcorp Industries b) Keppel Corporation c) Horizon Fuel Cell Technologies d) PSA International Ans: c) Horizon Fuel Cell Technologies 13.The collaboration between BHEL and Horizon Fuel Cell Technologies aims to develop what specific type of transportation solution for the Indian market? a) Electric buses b) High-speed rail systems c) Hydrogen fuel cell-based trains d) Solar-powered trams Ans: c) Hydrogen fuel cell-based trains

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1.The Goods and Services Tax (GST) 2.0 reforms, simplifying the tax structure, are effective from which date? a) September 22, 2024 b) October 1, 2025 c) September 22, 2025 d) April 1, 2025 Ans: c) September 22, 2025 2.Under...

1.The Goods and Services Tax (GST) 2.0 reforms, simplifying the tax structure, are effective from which date? a) September 22, 2024 b) October 1, 2025 c) September 22, 2025 d) April 1, 2025 Ans: c) September 22, 2025 2.Under the new GST 2.0 reforms, what are the two simplified tax slabs being implemented? a) 12% and 18% b) 5% and 28% c) 5% and 18% d) 12% and 28% Ans: c) 5% and 18% 3.According to Crisil, what is the anticipated rise in revenues for Indian companies in the financial year 2025-26 due to GST 2.0 reforms? a) 3-4% b) 6-7% c) 10-12% d) 18-20% Ans: b) 6-7% 4.What was India's GDP growth rate in the April-June 2025 quarter? a) 7.4% b) 7.8% c) 10.1% d) 6.5% Ans: b) 7.8% 5.What was the net outflow of Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) from India in the financial year 2024-25? a) $2.9 billion b) $14.6 billion c) $10.1 billion d) $7.4 billion Ans: b) $14.6 billion 6.According to Chief Economic Adviser V Anantha Nageswaran, what is the primary reason for a possible shortfall in nominal GDP growth compared to the Budget estimate? a) High inflation b) Increased FPI outflows c) Benign inflation d) Global economic slowdown Ans: c) Benign inflation 7.How much faster is India's digital economy growing compared to its traditional economy? a) 1-2 times b) 3-4 times c) 5-6 times d) 7-8 times Ans: b) 3-4 times 8.What percentage is India's digital economy projected to contribute to the nation's overall economy? a) Approximately 10% b) Approximately 15% c) Approximately 20% d) Approximately 25% Ans: c) Approximately 20% 9.Which country is India expected to sign a bilateral investment treaty with in the coming week, aiming to deepen economic cooperation? a) China b) USA c) Israel d) Japan Ans: c) Israel 10.Which of the following automobile manufacturers is NOT explicitly mentioned as having begun passing on GST benefits to consumers in the provided text? a) Hyundai b) Maruti Suzuki c) Tata Motors d) Renault Ans: b) Maruti Suzuki 11.Which company is set to launch the largest IPO mentioned in the text, with an estimated value of Rs 15,000 crore? a) Physicswallah b) Hyundai c) LG Electronics d) Crisil Ans: c) LG Electronics 12.Which of the following sectors is NOT specifically mentioned as expected to benefit significantly from lower costs due to the GST rate cut? a) Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) b) Information Technology (IT) c) Consumer durables d) Automobiles Ans: b) Information Technology (IT) 13.Based on its recent GDP growth rates, India is currently recognized as which of the following? a) The second largest economy globally b) The fastest-growing major economy globally c) A developing economy with stagnant growth d) An economy in recession Ans: b) The fastest-growing major economy globally 14.According to the text, which of the following factors is attributed to the net outflows of Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs)? a) Weak dollar and low US tariffs b) Strong dollar and US tariffs c) High inflation and low interest rates d) Benign inflation and strong domestic demand Ans: b) Strong dollar and US tariffs 15.Besides trade liberalization and privatization, what other key reforms are experts advocating to sustain India's high growth trajectory? a) Only monetary policy adjustments b) Land and labor reforms c) Increased government spending without structural changes d) Reduced foreign investment Ans: b) Land and labor reforms

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1.Approximately 300 South Korean workers were detained in a Hyundai-LG electric vehicle battery plant located in which US state? a) Texas b) California c) Georgia d) Alabama Ans: c) Georgia 2.Carlo Acutis, the Catholic Churc...

1.Approximately 300 South Korean workers were detained in a Hyundai-LG electric vehicle battery plant located in which US state? a) Texas b) California c) Georgia d) Alabama Ans: c) Georgia 2.Carlo Acutis, the Catholic Church's first millennial saint, was canonized by which Pope? a) Pope Francis b) Pope Benedict XVI c) Pope John Paul II d) Pope Leo XIV Ans: d) Pope Leo XIV 3.What was the recent ruling by Israel's Supreme Court concerning Palestinian prisoners? a) They must be released immediately. b) The government is not providing sufficient food. c) They are entitled to unlimited family visits. d) Their sentences must be reviewed. Ans: b) The government is not providing sufficient food. 4.Which militant group, operating from Yemen, launched a drone that struck near Israel's southern Ramon Airport? a) Hamas b) Hezbollah c) Islamic Jihad d) Houthi Ans: d) Houthi 5.Which US President issued a 'last warning' to Hamas concerning hostages amidst the Israel-Gaza conflict? a) Joe Biden b) Donald Trump c) Barack Obama d) George W. Bush Ans: b) Donald Trump 6.Which disease was recently declared no longer a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) by the World Health Organization (WHO)? a) COVID-19 b) Mpox c) Ebola d) Zika Ans: b) Mpox 7.Which Ukrainian city recently experienced drone and missile attacks that resulted in at least four fatalities, including an infant? a) Lviv b) Odesa c) Kyiv d) Kharkiv Ans: c) Kyiv 8.The excavation of the Chemmani mass grave in Sri Lanka was halted due to what reason? a) Security concerns b) Lack of funds c) Adverse weather conditions d) Discovery of new evidence Ans: b) Lack of funds 9.Who was recently appointed as the Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Secretary in UK politics? a) Keir Starmer b) David Lammy c) Rishi Sunak d) Yvette Cooper Ans: b) David Lammy 10.Which country held a military parade to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II? a) Russia b) United States c) Germany d) China Ans: d) China 11.Which country finalized a deal to purchase 44 Leopard 2A8 tanks from Germany as part of its military modernization efforts? a) Poland b) Hungary c) Czech Republic d) Slovakia Ans: c) Czech Republic 12.Which European country recorded its hottest and driest summer since 1931, with an average maximum temperature of 30.78 °C and only 24% of normal rainfall, contributing to recent wildfires? a) Spain b) Italy c) Greece d) Portugal Ans: d) Portugal 13.What celestial event was witnessed by millions across Asia and Europe on the night of September 7-8, 2025? a) Partial solar eclipse b) Total lunar eclipse c) Meteor shower d) Supermoon Ans: b) Total lunar eclipse 14.What is Carlo Acutis primarily known for that earned him the nickname 'God's influencer'? a) His work as a diplomat b) His evangelizing online c) His charitable work with the poor d) His contributions to theology Ans: b) His evangelizing online 15.According to the WHO, the declaration that mpox is no longer a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) followed a consistent decline in cases particularly in which region? a) North America b) Europe c) Africa d) South America Ans: c) Africa

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1.The total lunar eclipse, popularly known as a 'Blood Moon', visible across India, occurred on which dates in 2025? a) September 1st and 2nd b) September 7th and 8th c) August 25th and 26th d) October 10th and 11th Ans: b) September...

1.The total lunar eclipse, popularly known as a 'Blood Moon', visible across India, occurred on which dates in 2025? a) September 1st and 2nd b) September 7th and 8th c) August 25th and 26th d) October 10th and 11th Ans: b) September 7th and 8th 2.How long did the totality phase of the total lunar eclipse, visible from India in September 2025, last? a) 60 minutes b) 75 minutes c) 82 minutes d) 90 minutes Ans: c) 82 minutes 3.Which Indian sports team clinched its maiden gold medal at the World Archery Championships in Gwangju, Korea? a) Indian women's compound team b) Indian men's recurve team c) Indian men's compound team d) Indian mixed compound team Ans: c) Indian men's compound team 4.The Indian men's hockey team won the Asia Cup by defeating which country in the final? a) Japan b) Pakistan c) Malaysia d) Korea Ans: d) Korea 5.The recent victory of the Indian men's hockey team in the Asia Cup secured their spot in which upcoming major tournament? a) 2026 Commonwealth Games b) 2026 World Cup c) 2028 Olympic Games d) 2027 Asian Games Ans: b) 2026 World Cup 6.Which edition of India's Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council meeting, held in September 2025, marked significant tax reforms? a) 50th b) 52nd c) 54th d) 56th Ans: d) 56th 7.The 'Angikaar 2025' campaign, launched by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), is aimed at accelerating the implementation of which scheme? a) Swachh Bharat Abhiyan b) Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana c) Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban 2.0 d) Smart Cities Mission Ans: c) Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban 2.0 8.The 4th edition of SEMICON India 2025 was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in which city? a) Bengaluru b) Hyderabad c) New Delhi d) Gandhinagar Ans: c) New Delhi 9.The revised Suspension of Operations (SoO) pact in Manipur was signed between the Union Home Ministry, the Manipur government, and how many Kuki-Zo insurgent groups? a) 12 b) 18 c) 24 d) 30 Ans: c) 24 10.The first full span box girder for the bullet train corridor was successfully launched in which Indian district? a) Thane b) Surat c) Palghar d) Ahmedabad Ans: c) Palghar 11.Which institution topped the 'Overall Category' in the 10th edition of the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) Rankings 2025 for the seventh consecutive year? a) IIT-Bombay b) IISc Bangalore c) IIT-Delhi d) IIT-Madras Ans: d) IIT-Madras 12.The total lunar eclipse visible in September 2025 was the longest total lunar eclipse visible from India since which year? a) 2018 b) 2020 c) 2022 d) 2024 Ans: c) 2022 13.Which of the following archers was part of the Indian compound men's team that won the maiden gold medal at the World Archery Championships in Gwangju, Korea? a) Abhishek Verma b) Rishabh Yadav c) Ojas Pravin Deotale d) Jyothi Surekha Vennam Ans: b) Rishabh Yadav

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1.What is the name of the new conclave that is replacing the Indian Science Congress (ISC)? a) Technology Perspective and Capability Roadmap (TPCR) b) Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC) c) Bharat's Hub for A...

1.What is the name of the new conclave that is replacing the Indian Science Congress (ISC)? a) Technology Perspective and Capability Roadmap (TPCR) b) Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC) c) Bharat's Hub for Agritech, Resilience, Advancement and Incubation for Export Enablement (BHARATI) d) Project Jai Vigyan Ans: b) Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC) 2.When and where is the first edition of the Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC) scheduled to be held? a) November 2024, Bengaluru b) January 2025, Mumbai c) November 2025, New Delhi d) October 2025, Kolkata Ans: c) November 2025, New Delhi 3.Which government department is primarily organizing the Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC)? a) Ministry of Education b) Department of Science and Technology (DST) c) Ministry of Defence d) Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Ans: b) Department of Science and Technology (DST) 4.Which ministry has released the Technology Perspective and Capability Roadmap 2025 (TPCR-2025)? a) Ministry of External Affairs b) Ministry of Defence c) Ministry of Home Affairs d) Ministry of Finance Ans: b) Ministry of Defence 5.What is the primary strategic aim of the Technology Perspective and Capability Roadmap 2025 (TPCR-2025)? a) To promote space tourism in India b) To foster scientific temper in schools c) To enhance India's military preparedness and modernization d) To boost agri-food exports Ans: c) To enhance India's military preparedness and modernization 6.Which of the following is NOT explicitly mentioned as a domain for operations in the TPCR-2025? a) Land b) Air c) Economic d) Cyber Ans: c) Economic 7.What are the names of the two initiatives launched by Chhattisgarh to foster scientific temper among students? a) Mission Pragati and Project Gyan b) Mission Antariksh and Project Jai Vigyan c) Mission Shiksha and Project Vigyan Jyoti d) Mission Udaan and Project Naya Bharat Ans: b) Mission Antariksh and Project Jai Vigyan 8.On which occasion were 'Mission Antariksh' and 'Project Jai Vigyan' launched in Chhattisgarh? a) Independence Day b) Republic Day c) Teachers' Day d) Children's Day Ans: c) Teachers' Day 9.Who is stated to have inspired the 'Mission Antariksh' and 'Project Jai Vigyan' initiatives in Chhattisgarh? a) Rakesh Sharma b) Kalpana Chawla c) Shubhanshu Shukla d) Sunita Williams Ans: c) Shubhanshu Shukla 10.Which organization launched the BHARATI initiative to boost agri-food exports? a) Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) b) Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) c) Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) d) NITI Aayog Ans: b) Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) 11.What is India's ambitious goal for agri-food exports by 2030, which the BHARATI initiative aims to support? a) US$ 25 billion b) US$ 50 billion c) US$ 75 billion d) US$ 100 billion Ans: b) US$ 50 billion 12.When is the total lunar eclipse, referred to as a 'Blood Moon', expected to be visible across India? a) September 7-8, 2024 b) October 15-16, 2025 c) September 7-8, 2025 d) November 20-21, 2026 Ans: c) September 7-8, 2025 13.What is the approximate duration of totality expected for the total lunar eclipse visible in India? a) 30 minutes b) 60 minutes c) 82 minutes d) 120 minutes Ans: c) 82 minutes 14.Which of the following initiatives focuses on incubating agri-food and agri-tech startups for export readiness? a) Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC) b) Technology Perspective and Capability Roadmap 2025 (TPCR-2025) c) BHARATI Initiative d) Mission Antariksh Ans: c) BHARATI Initiative 15.Which of the following is being replaced by a new forum, as mentioned in the provided text? a) Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC) b) Indian Science Congress (ISC) c) Technology Perspective and Capability Roadmap 2025 (TPCR-2025) d) BHARATI Initiative Ans: b) Indian Science Congress (ISC)

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1.Who highlighted that the recent GST reforms and income tax relief could add ₹20 lakh crore to India's GDP? a) Dev Garg b) Ashwini Vaishnaw c) Union Finance Minister d) Prime Minister Narendra Modi Ans: b) Ashwini Vaishnaw ...

1.Who highlighted that the recent GST reforms and income tax relief could add ₹20 lakh crore to India's GDP? a) Dev Garg b) Ashwini Vaishnaw c) Union Finance Minister d) Prime Minister Narendra Modi Ans: b) Ashwini Vaishnaw 2.What is the primary aim of the recent GST reforms and income tax relief measures, as highlighted by Ashwini Vaishnaw? a) To increase foreign direct investment b) To ease financial burden on households, particularly the middle class c) To boost exports to the USA d) To reduce government spending Ans: b) To ease financial burden on households, particularly the middle class 3.The 'GST 2.0' framework primarily involves the merging of which two GST slabs? a) 5% and 12% b) 12% and 18% c) 12% and 28% d) 18% and 28% Ans: c) 12% and 28% 4.Which of the following sectors is NOT explicitly mentioned as benefiting from the 'GST 2.0' framework? a) Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) b) Food sector c) Agricultural sector d) Software development sector Ans: d) Software development sector 5.What was the GST rate on cement reduced to from its previous rate as part of the reforms? a) 5% b) 12% c) 18% d) 28% Ans: c) 18% 6.What is the new GST registration time for exporters, reduced from the previous 30-40 days? a) 1 day b) 3 days c) 7 days d) 15 days Ans: b) 3 days 7.How quickly can exporters now receive provisional 90% GST refunds, significantly reduced from the previous 60-day period? a) Within 24 hours b) Within 3 days c) Within one week d) Within two weeks Ans: c) Within one week 8.What was India's GDP growth rate in the first quarter of FY25-26 (April-June 2025)? a) 6.5% b) 7.0% c) 7.8% d) 8.2% Ans: c) 7.8% 9.Which of the following factors contributed to India's strong GDP growth in Q1 FY25-26, according to the text? a) Increased Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) b) Decline in government spending c) Resilient domestic demand d) Reduced US trade tariffs Ans: c) Resilient domestic demand 10.What is the projected economic activity generated by the Ganesh Chaturthi festival in 2025? a) ₹20,000 crore b) ₹25,000 crore c) ₹35,000 crore d) ₹45,000 crore Ans: d) ₹45,000 crore 11.The reduction in GST on consumer goods like mixer-grinders, LED televisions, washing machines, and refrigerators is expected to directly benefit which initiative? a) Digital India b) Skill India c) Make in India d) Clean India Ans: c) Make in India 12.According to Dev Garg of the Indian Rice Exporters Federation, the reform is described as 'not just a tax reform, it is an ______ reform.' a) Social b) Cultural c) Political d) Economic Ans: d) Economic 13.From what date are the benefits of the GST reforms and income tax relief measures effective? a) August 15 b) September 22 c) October 1 d) January 1 Ans: b) September 22 14.What is one of the global challenges mentioned that could potentially impact Indian exports? a) Global pandemic b) US trade tariffs c) European economic slowdown d) Shortage of raw materials Ans: b) US trade tariffs 15.Which of the following metropolitan hubs is NOT explicitly mentioned as a major contributor to the Ganesh Chaturthi festive economy? a) Mumbai b) Bengaluru c) Pune d) Hyderabad Ans: b) Bengaluru

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1.The total lunar eclipse, also known as a 'Blood Moon', discussed in the content, is expected to occur on which dates? a) September 7-8, 2024 b) August 7-8, 2025 c) September 7-8, 2025 d) October 7-8, 2025 Ans: c) September 7-8, 202...

1.The total lunar eclipse, also known as a 'Blood Moon', discussed in the content, is expected to occur on which dates? a) September 7-8, 2024 b) August 7-8, 2025 c) September 7-8, 2025 d) October 7-8, 2025 Ans: c) September 7-8, 2025 2.Which of the following continents is NOT mentioned as a region where the total lunar eclipse on September 7-8, 2025, will be widely visible? a) Asia b) North America c) Africa d) Europe Ans: b) North America 3.The 'Blood Moon' phenomenon, where the Moon turns a deep red hue during a total lunar eclipse, is attributed to which scientific principle? a) Doppler effect b) Photoelectric effect c) Rayleigh scattering d) Gravitational lensing Ans: c) Rayleigh scattering 4.What is the estimated duration of the total phase of the lunar eclipse scheduled for September 7-8, 2025, making it the longest of the year? a) Approximately 60 minutes b) Approximately 72 minutes c) Approximately 82 minutes d) Approximately 92 minutes Ans: c) Approximately 82 minutes 5.A total lunar eclipse occurs when: a) The Moon passes directly between the Earth and the Sun. b) The Earth passes directly between the Sun and the Moon. c) The Sun passes directly between the Earth and the Moon. d) The Moon is at its closest point to Earth (perigee). Ans: b) The Earth passes directly between the Sun and the Moon. 6.How much aid has the United Nations aid coordination office (OCHA) released to address urgent needs in Afghanistan following recent earthquakes? a) $5 million b) $10 million c) $15 million d) $20 million Ans: b) $10 million 7.UN human rights investigators have described the conflict in Sudan as a 'war of atrocities' lasting for approximately how long? a) Nearly 18 months b) Nearly 24 months c) Nearly 30 months d) Over 36 months Ans: c) Nearly 30 months 8.Which international organization has cautioned about an 'unthinkable' catastrophe underway in Gaza City due to escalating military operations? a) World Health Organization (WHO) b) United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) c) United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) d) World Food Programme (WFP) Ans: b) United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) 9.According to the UN human rights office, what vital assistance has been curtailed in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) due to sweeping funding cuts? a) Emergency medical supplies for cholera outbreaks b) Educational programs for displaced children c) Assistance for victims of sexual violence d) Agricultural support for drought-affected farmers Ans: c) Assistance for victims of sexual violence 10.In the ongoing conflict in Eastern Europe, Russia claimed to have gained control of four settlements in which regions over the past week? a) Kyiv and Lviv regions b) Kharkiv and Odesa regions c) Donetsk and Dnipropetrovsk regions d) Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions Ans: c) Donetsk and Dnipropetrovsk regions 11.What specific new travel restriction is the Trump administration reportedly considering imposing on Iranian diplomats during the upcoming UN General Assembly? a) Banning their entry into the United States entirely. b) Restricting their movement to a 5-mile radius around the UN headquarters. c) Barring them from shopping at certain stores without prior permission from the State Department. d) Requiring them to be accompanied by a US official at all times. Ans: c) Barring them from shopping at certain stores without prior permission from the State Department.

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1.When is the total lunar eclipse, popularly known as a "Blood Moon," mentioned in the article, expected to be visible across India? a) July 27, 2018 b) September 7-8, 2025 c) December 31, 2028 d) September 6, 2025 Ans: b) September ...

1.When is the total lunar eclipse, popularly known as a "Blood Moon," mentioned in the article, expected to be visible across India? a) July 27, 2018 b) September 7-8, 2025 c) December 31, 2028 d) September 6, 2025 Ans: b) September 7-8, 2025 2.What is the approximate duration of the total phase of the lunar eclipse mentioned in the article? a) 70 minutes b) 82 minutes c) 90 minutes d) 120 minutes Ans: b) 82 minutes 3.Prior to the September 7-8, 2025 event, when was the last time a total lunar eclipse was observable from all parts of India? a) July 27, 2018 b) December 31, 2028 c) September 7, 2024 d) August 15, 2019 Ans: a) July 27, 2018 4.The total lunar eclipse of September 7-8, 2025, coincides with which significant Hindu calendar events, as per the article? a) Diwali and Navratri b) Holi and Raksha Bandhan c) Purnima and Pitru Paksha d) Makar Sankranti and Baisakhi Ans: c) Purnima and Pitru Paksha 5.When is the next nationwide visible total lunar eclipse expected in India after the September 7-8, 2025 event? a) September 7, 2026 b) July 27, 2027 c) December 31, 2028 d) January 1, 2029 Ans: c) December 31, 2028 6.Who did Aryna Sabalenka defeat to win her second consecutive U.S. Open title? a) Serena Williams b) Iga Swiatek c) Amanda Anisimova d) Elena Rybakina Ans: c) Amanda Anisimova 7.How many Grand Slam titles has Aryna Sabalenka won, including her recent U.S. Open victory? a) Two b) Three c) Four d) Five Ans: c) Four 8.Aryna Sabalenka is the first woman since which player to win back-to-back U.S. Open titles? a) Venus Williams b) Maria Sharapova c) Serena Williams d) Martina Navratilova Ans: c) Serena Williams 9.Which Grand Slam tournament did Aryna Sabalenka recently win for the second consecutive time? a) Australian Open b) French Open c) Wimbledon d) U.S. Open Ans: d) U.S. Open 10.According to the Canadian government report '2025 Assessment of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Risks in Canada,' which two Khalistani extremist groups were identified as receiving financial support from Canada? a) Sikh for Justice and Khalistan Commando Force b) Babbar Khalsa International and International Sikh Youth Federation c) Dal Khalsa and Khalistan Liberation Force d) World Sikh Organization and Akhand Kirtani Jatha Ans: b) Babbar Khalsa International and International Sikh Youth Federation 11.What is the title of the Canadian government report that alleged financial support for Khalistani extremist groups? a) 2025 Report on Foreign Interference in Canada b) 2025 Assessment of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Risks in Canada c) 2025 National Security Threat Assessment d) 2025 Review of Extremist Funding in Canada Ans: b) 2025 Assessment of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Risks in Canada 12.In which Assembly constituency of Karnataka was an alleged voter fraud involving the deletion of votes reported? a) Kalaburagi b) Aland c) Bidar d) Mysuru Ans: b) Aland 13.What specific document was allegedly forged in the Karnataka voter fraud case to delete votes? a) Form 6 b) Form 7 c) Form 8 d) Form 9 Ans: b) Form 7 14.Which body's crucial technical data is reportedly holding up the investigation into the Karnataka voter fraud case? a) Ministry of Home Affairs b) Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) c) Election Commission of India (ECI) d) Karnataka State Election Commission Ans: c) Election Commission of India (ECI) 15.Which political party, buoyed by Rahul Gandhi's 'Voter Adhikar Yatra', intends to contest a greater number of seats in the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections? a) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) b) Janata Dal (United) c) Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) d) Congress Ans: d) Congress 16.How many seats is the Congress party aiming to contest at minimum in the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections, according to the article? a) 70 b) 80 c) 90 d) 100 Ans: c) 90

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1.India's first domestically produced semiconductor chips were developed under initiatives spearheaded by which of the following? a) Ministry of Finance b) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) c) Ministry of Sci...

1.India's first domestically produced semiconductor chips were developed under initiatives spearheaded by which of the following? a) Ministry of Finance b) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) c) Ministry of Science and Technology d) Ministry of Commerce and Industry Ans: b) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) 2.What is the name of the mission supporting India's semiconductor development, which recently concluded its SEMICON India 2025 event? a) Digital India Mission b) Make in India Mission c) India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) d) Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan Ans: c) India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) 3.As part of its initiative to support India's technology ecosystem, how many hours of free access to its Developer Cloud did AMD announce for Indian researchers and startups? a) 10,000 hours b) 50,000 hours c) 100,000 hours d) 200,000 hours Ans: c) 100,000 hours 4.Over the next three years, how many STEM graduates does AMD commit to training in AI and GPU programming in India? a) 50,000 b) 75,000 c) 100,000 d) 150,000 Ans: c) 100,000 5.India ranks ______ worldwide in startup funding, with a distinct emphasis on deep tech, AI, and R&D. a) First b) Second c) Third d) Fourth Ans: c) Third 6.What is the allocated fund for the new Research, Development, and Innovation initiative mentioned in the text? a) ₹10,300 crore b) ₹20,000 crore c) ₹5,000 crore d) ₹15,000 crore Ans: b) ₹20,000 crore 7.The IndiaAI Mission includes a pillar for ethical AI governance. What is the name of the upcoming AI platform where Responsible Artificial Intelligence (RAI) solutions will be rolled out? a) AISeva b) AIKosh c) AIDarpan d) AINiti Ans: b) AIKosh 8.Approximately how many firms, both private and public, are now manufacturing drones and associated equipment in India, contributing to the 'silent drone revolution'? a) Less than 100 b) Around 300 c) Over 600 d) Over 1000 Ans: c) Over 600 9.Which government initiative has played a crucial role in stimulating the growth of India's domestic drone industry? a) Startup India Initiative b) Digital India Programme c) Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme d) Smart Cities Mission Ans: c) Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme 10.What is the name of India's maiden stealth-armed uncrewed platform being developed by DRDO? a) Lakshya b) Ghatak c) Nishant d) Rustom Ans: b) Ghatak 11.What is the approximate percentage of GDP that India's R&D funding has been stagnant at, as highlighted in government assessments? a) 0.1-0.2% b) 0.3-0.4% c) 0.6-0.7% d) 1.0-1.1% Ans: c) 0.6-0.7% 12.Which Indian state's Council on Science and Technology (GUJCOST) is organizing special sky-watching sessions for a Total Lunar Eclipse on September 7-8? a) Chhattisgarh b) Gujarat c) Rajasthan d) Maharashtra Ans: b) Gujarat 13.Which of the following technological advancements is NOT explicitly mentioned as a key area of focus for India's future growth in the provided text? a) Artificial Intelligence (AI) b) Deep Tech c) Quantum Computing d) Research and Development (R&D) Ans: c) Quantum Computing 14.The SEMICON India 2025 event, associated with the India Semiconductor Mission, was recently concluded on which dates? a) August 15-17 b) September 2-4 c) October 10-12 d) November 5-7 Ans: b) September 2-4 15.The IndiaAI Mission has allocated ₹10,300 crore for which specific purpose? a) Boosting private-sector research b) Fostering emerging technologies c) Both A and B d) Setting up AIKosh platform Ans: c) Both A and B

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1.India is set to transition to a new simplified two-slab GST structure. What are the rates of this new structure? a) 12% and 28% b) 5% and 18% c) 7% and 20% d) 10% and 25% Ans: b) 5% and 18% 2.From which date is India's maj...

1.India is set to transition to a new simplified two-slab GST structure. What are the rates of this new structure? a) 12% and 28% b) 5% and 18% c) 7% and 20% d) 10% and 25% Ans: b) 5% and 18% 2.From which date is India's major GST reform, transitioning to a two-slab structure, scheduled to be implemented? a) August 27, 2025 b) September 10, 2025 c) September 22, 2025 d) August 29, 2025 Ans: c) September 22, 2025 3.Which of the following items, as per the new GST reform, will be brought under the 5% category or exempted, making them cheaper? a) Luxury cars and electronics b) Milk, paneer, and hair oil c) High-end hotel services d) Imported goods Ans: b) Milk, paneer, and hair oil 4.What is the new GST rate for hotel rooms priced up to Rs 7,500 per night, aimed at boosting the hospitality sector? a) 12% b) 18% c) 5% d) 28% Ans: c) 5% 5.The US imposed new 50% punitive tariffs on Indian imports effective from which date? a) September 22, 2025 b) August 27, 2025 c) September 10, 2025 d) August 29, 2025 Ans: b) August 27, 2025 6.The new US punitive tariffs on Indian imports are reportedly linked to which specific action by India? a) India's trade surplus with the US b) India's intellectual property policies c) India's continued purchase of Russian oil d) India's stance on climate change Ans: c) India's continued purchase of Russian oil 7.Which Indian sectors, particularly MSMEs, are most severely affected by the new US tariffs according to the report? a) Pharmaceuticals and IT services b) Automobile and heavy industries c) Textile, garment, and jewelry sectors d) Agriculture and food processing Ans: c) Textile, garment, and jewelry sectors 8.What was India's Services Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) in August 2025, marking its fastest growth in 15 years? a) 50.1 b) 62.9 c) 55.0 d) 7.8 Ans: b) 62.9 9.India's GDP growth in Q1 FY26 was reaffirmed at what percentage, as per the economic indicators? a) 5.5% b) 6.8% c) 7.8% d) 8.2% Ans: c) 7.8% 10.To what record low did the Indian rupee plunge against the US dollar amidst tariff fears and foreign fund outflows? a) Rs 75.50 b) Rs 80.00 c) Rs 85.15 d) Rs 88.27 Ans: d) Rs 88.27 11.By when does the Niti Aayog project India to achieve self-sufficiency in pulses? a) 2030 b) 2035 c) 2040 d) 2047 Ans: a) 2030 12.Which company announced price cuts of up to Rs 1.55 lakh across various models, passing on the benefits of the new GST rates to customers? a) Mahindra & Mahindra b) Tata Motors c) Maruti Suzuki d) Hyundai India Ans: b) Tata Motors 13.Which aerospace company is increasing its stake to take majority control of Dassault Reliance Aerospace? a) Boeing b) Airbus c) Lockheed Martin d) Dassault Aviation Ans: d) Dassault Aviation 14.According to Union Textile Minister Giriraj Singh, what has the potential to significantly boost exports and promote new-age fashion? a) Silk production b) Synthetic fabrics c) Jute-fibre blends d) Cotton cultivation Ans: c) Jute-fibre blends 15.India's forex reserves saw an increase to what amount in the week ending August 29? a) $650.0 billion b) $675.5 billion c) $694.2 billion d) $700.0 billion Ans: c) $694.2 billion

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1.What percentage of Gaza City has the Israeli military announced it controls? a) 25% b) 40% c) 50% d) 60% Ans: b) 40% 2.Which U.S. President signed an executive order renaming the Department of Defense to the 'Department of...

1.What percentage of Gaza City has the Israeli military announced it controls? a) 25% b) 40% c) 50% d) 60% Ans: b) 40% 2.Which U.S. President signed an executive order renaming the Department of Defense to the 'Department of War'? a) Joe Biden b) Barack Obama c) Donald Trump d) George W. Bush Ans: c) Donald Trump 3.What was Russia's stance regarding the presence of foreign troops as security guarantees for Ukraine? a) They welcomed it. b) They remained neutral. c) They rejected it. d) They requested more information. Ans: c) They rejected it. 4.What was the magnitude of the earthquake that hit Afghanistan on September 5th? a) 4.5 b) 5.0 c) 5.5 d) 6.0 Ans: b) 5.0 5.Which major highway in Canada remains closed due to wildfires? a) Trans-Canada Highway b) Coquihalla Highway c) Yellowhead Highway d) Sea-to-Sky Highway Ans: b) Coquihalla Highway 6.Which country's Prime Minister recently concluded a three-day official visit to India to solidify the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership? a) Malaysia b) Indonesia c) Vietnam d) Singapore Ans: d) Singapore 7.How many Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) were signed during the recent visit of Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong to India? a) Three b) Four c) Five d) Six Ans: c) Five 8.Which port in India is home to the recently inaugurated Phase-II of the PSA Mumbai Terminal, now India's largest container terminal? a) Chennai Port b) Mundra Port c) JN Port, Navi Mumbai d) Visakhapatnam Port Ans: c) JN Port, Navi Mumbai 9.What percentage of tariffs has President Trump imposed on Indian exports like textiles, gems, and jewelry? a) 25% b) 30% c) 40% d) 50% Ans: d) 50% 10.What significant scientific breakthrough has India achieved, aiming to transition from an import-dependent to an export-dominating nation in specialty fertilizers? a) Development of indigenous nano-fertilizers b) First indigenous water-soluble fertilizer technology c) Breakthrough in organic pesticide production d) New method for biofuel synthesis Ans: b) First indigenous water-soluble fertilizer technology 11.When is the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) under the National Pension System (NPS) for central government employees set to become effective? a) April 1, 2024 b) September 1, 2024 c) April 1, 2025 d) September 1, 2025 Ans: c) April 1, 2025 12.What new system for silver jewelry was introduced on September 1, 2025, to enhance purity verification? a) Mandatory BIS certification b) Voluntary HUID-based hallmarking c) Digital purity ledger system d) Government-issued purity certificates Ans: b) Voluntary HUID-based hallmarking 13.Which river's fury washed away iron fencing along the Indo-Pak frontier in India's Punjab region? a) Sutlej River b) Beas River c) Ravi River d) Jhelum River Ans: c) Ravi River 14.What environmental condition is causing smaller yields for farmers in New Brunswick, Canada? a) Excessive rainfall b) Severe hailstorms c) Ongoing drought conditions d) Early frost Ans: c) Ongoing drought conditions 15.Approximately how many lives had been claimed by earlier powerful aftershocks in Afghanistan before the September 5th earthquake? a) 1,500 b) 2,200 c) 2,500 d) 3,000 Ans: b) 2,200

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1.Which two Indian states are primarily grappling with severe flood conditions as mentioned in the news? a) Punjab and Haryana b) Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand c) Punjab and Himachal Pradesh d) Uttar Pradesh and Bihar Ans: c) Punj...

1.Which two Indian states are primarily grappling with severe flood conditions as mentioned in the news? a) Punjab and Haryana b) Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand c) Punjab and Himachal Pradesh d) Uttar Pradesh and Bihar Ans: c) Punjab and Himachal Pradesh 2.The severe flood conditions in Punjab's border belt are primarily attributed to the fury of which river? a) Sutlej b) Beas c) Chenab d) Ravi Ans: d) Ravi 3.Approximately how much iron fencing along the Indo-Pak frontier was washed away due to the floods in Punjab? a) 10 km b) 20 km c) 30 km d) 40 km Ans: c) 30 km 4.In Himachal Pradesh, which organization successfully evacuated 350 Manimahesh pilgrims affected by the floods? a) Indian Army b) National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) c) Indian Air Force (IAF) d) Border Security Force (BSF) Ans: c) Indian Air Force (IAF) 5.Pakistan's Foreign Minister claimed India's release of floodwaters violated which international treaty? a) Tashkent Declaration b) Shimla Agreement c) Indus Waters Treaty d) Lahore Declaration Ans: c) Indus Waters Treaty 6.Who is the Foreign Minister of Pakistan mentioned in the context of India releasing floodwaters without prior information? a) Shah Mehmood Qureshi b) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari c) Khawaja Asif d) Hina Rabbani Khar Ans: b) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari 7.What was India's stance regarding continued purchases of Russian oil, as stated by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman? a) Will reduce purchases b) Will halt purchases c) Will undoubtedly continue purchases d) Will review purchases based on US tariffs Ans: c) Will undoubtedly continue purchases 8.Who is India's Finance Minister who confirmed the nation's continued purchase of Russian oil amidst US tariff warnings? a) Subrahmanyam Jaishankar b) Rajnath Singh c) Nirmala Sitharaman d) Piyush Goyal Ans: c) Nirmala Sitharaman 9.Which US President issued tariff warnings concerning India's continued purchase of Russian oil? a) Joe Biden b) Barack Obama c) Donald Trump d) George W. Bush Ans: c) Donald Trump 10.To help Indian exporters manage the impact of new US tariffs, what internal reform was hinted at by the Finance Minister? a) Adjustments to Income Tax b) Reforms in import duties c) Adjustments to Goods and Services Tax (GST) d) Liberalization of foreign investment Ans: c) Adjustments to Goods and Services Tax (GST) 11.Mumbai was placed on high alert due to a security threat involving what? a) Drone attacks b) Cyber warfare c) 'human bombs' d) Naval blockades Ans: c) 'human bombs' 12.How many teachers were honored by President Droupadi Murmu with the National Teacher Awards? a) 35 b) 40 c) 45 d) 50 Ans: c) 45 13.Which city saw the delivery of the first Model Y electric vehicle by Elon Musk's Tesla in India? a) New Delhi b) Bengaluru c) Chennai d) Mumbai Ans: d) Mumbai 14.Against which Bollywood personality and their spouse was a lookout circular issued in connection with a ₹60 crore cheating case? a) Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh b) Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas c) Shilpa Shetty and Raj Kundra d) Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli Ans: c) Shilpa Shetty and Raj Kundra

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1.What was the primary objective of ICMR's 'Medical Innovations – Patent Mitra' program at the India MedTech Expo 2025? a) To secure international patents for Indian medical devices. b) To facilitate the transfer of publicly funded i...

1.What was the primary objective of ICMR's 'Medical Innovations – Patent Mitra' program at the India MedTech Expo 2025? a) To secure international patents for Indian medical devices. b) To facilitate the transfer of publicly funded innovations to industry for widespread access. c) To establish new research laboratories for medical technology development. d) To provide financial grants directly to medical startups. Ans: b) To facilitate the transfer of publicly funded innovations to industry for widespread access. 2.Which organization licensed nine cutting-edge health technologies at the India MedTech Expo 2025? a) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) b) Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) c) Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) d) Department of Biotechnology (DBT) Ans: c) Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) 3.Which of the following infectious diseases was NOT explicitly mentioned as having a diagnostic technology licensed by ICMR at the India MedTech Expo 2025? a) Nipah b) Monkeypox c) Tuberculosis d) Dengue Ans: c) Tuberculosis 4.Besides diagnostics, what other significant health technologies were part of ICMR's licensing deals at the MedTech Expo 2025? a) Advanced surgical robots and prosthetics. b) Multistage malaria vaccine and novel Shigella and Salmonella vaccines. c) Gene therapy treatments for genetic disorders. d) AI-powered drug discovery platforms. Ans: b) Multistage malaria vaccine and novel Shigella and Salmonella vaccines. 5.At which event did Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasize the critical role of startups and IP creation in advancing India's semiconductor industry? a) India Tech Summit 2025 b) Semicon India 2025 c) Digital India Expo 2025 d) Make in India Conference 2025 Ans: b) Semicon India 2025 6.What significant milestone related to semiconductor manufacturing was highlighted by PM Modi during Semicon India 2025? a) Inauguration of India's largest semiconductor fabrication plant. b) Receipt of the first set of "Made-in-India" chips from a pilot production line. c) Announcement of a new national policy for semiconductor exports. d) Launch of a global partnership for semiconductor research. Ans: b) Receipt of the first set of "Made-in-India" chips from a pilot production line. 7.Researchers from which Indian institution, in collaboration with Australia's Monash University, developed an advanced traffic control framework? a) IIT-Delhi b) IIT-Madras c) IIT-Bombay d) IIT-Kanpur Ans: c) IIT-Bombay 8.What is the primary aim of the computationally efficient mathematical framework developed by IIT-Bombay and Monash University? a) To design new types of autonomous vehicles. b) To accelerate the design of next-generation intelligent traffic systems. c) To predict future traffic patterns with 100% accuracy. d) To develop new materials for road construction. Ans: b) To accelerate the design of next-generation intelligent traffic systems. 9.Indian scientists recently discovered a significant role for which protein as a mechanical chaperone, protecting cells from stress? a) p53 b) p47 c) p21 d) p16 Ans: b) p47 10.The discovery of protein p47's role as a mechanical chaperone could potentially open new avenues for treating diseases where protein stability under physical strain is compromised, such as: a) Diabetes and hypertension. b) Cancer and Alzheimer's disease. c) Heart muscle disorders and laminopathies. d) Autoimmune diseases and allergies. Ans: c) Heart muscle disorders and laminopathies. 11.Which Pune-based global biotech company, a subsidiary of Alkem Laboratories, Ltd., inaugurated a $50 million biopharmaceutical plant in the USA? a) Biocon b) Serum Institute of India c) Enzene Biosciences d) Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ans: c) Enzene Biosciences 12.Where in the USA did Enzene Biosciences inaugurate its new state-of-the-art biopharmaceutical manufacturing plant? a) Silicon Valley, California b) Research Triangle Park, North Carolina c) Princeton West Innovation Campus, Hopewell d) Boston Biomedical Cluster, Massachusetts Ans: c) Princeton West Innovation Campus, Hopewell 13.India is exploring possibilities for co-developing technologies in the defence sector with which other country? a) Japan b) South Korea c) Singapore d) France Ans: c) Singapore 14.The agreement to explore cooperation in the defence technology space between India and Singapore was highlighted during the official visit of which dignitary to India? a) Singapore President Halimah Yacob b) Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong c) Singapore Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen d) Singapore Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan Ans: b) Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong

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1.When are the announced GST reforms, termed 'GST 2.0', set to come into effect? a) September 22, 2024 b) October 1, 2025 c) September 22, 2025 d) January 1, 2026 Ans: c) September 22, 2025 2.The GST Council approved a simpl...

1.When are the announced GST reforms, termed 'GST 2.0', set to come into effect? a) September 22, 2024 b) October 1, 2025 c) September 22, 2025 d) January 1, 2026 Ans: c) September 22, 2025 2.The GST Council approved a simplification of India's four-tier GST system into a more streamlined two-slab structure. What are the primary rates in this new structure? a) 5% and 12% b) 12% and 18% c) 5% and 18% d) 18% and 28% Ans: c) 5% and 18% 3.According to the reforms, what is the new GST rate for goods like toothpaste and shampoo? a) 18% b) 12% c) 5% d) 28% Ans: c) 5% 4.What is the revised GST rate for items such as small cars, air conditioners, and televisions? a) 5% b) 12% c) 18% d) 28% Ans: c) 18% 5.Which category of goods has been subjected to a new, higher 40% tax rate under the GST overhaul? a) Essential goods and services b) Luxury and sin goods c) Agricultural products d) Pharmaceuticals and healthcare Ans: b) Luxury and sin goods 6.What is a primary economic objective of these GST reforms, as stated by Minister Piyush Goyal, particularly in the context of recent global trade actions? a) To increase India's export competitiveness b) To neutralize the adverse impact of US tariffs by boosting domestic demand c) To reduce the national debt d) To attract foreign direct investment (FDI) Ans: b) To neutralize the adverse impact of US tariffs by boosting domestic demand 7.Economists project what boost to India's GDP growth over 12 months due to these GST rationalizations? a) Up to 10 basis points (bps) b) Up to 30 basis points (bps) c) Up to 60 basis points (bps) d) Up to 100 basis points (bps) Ans: c) Up to 60 basis points (bps) 8.What reduction in retail inflation is anticipated over a full year as a result of the GST reforms? a) Nearly 10 bps b) Nearly 50 bps c) Nearly 100 bps d) Nearly 200 bps Ans: c) Nearly 100 bps 9.What significant change was announced regarding GST on health and life insurance premiums from September 22? a) A 5% increase b) A 10% reduction c) Complete exemption d) Introduction of a new 12% slab Ans: c) Complete exemption 10.Which Indian state expressed concerns over significant annual revenue losses due to the GST rate reductions and called for central government intervention? a) Maharashtra b) Uttar Pradesh c) Kerala d) Tamil Nadu Ans: c) Kerala 11.What was India's Services Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) in August 2025, reaching its fastest growth in 15 years? a) 50.1 b) 55.5 c) 62.9 d) 68.0 Ans: c) 62.9 12.What was India's GDP growth for the April-June 2025 quarter? a) 6.5% b) 7.0% c) 7.8% d) 8.2% Ans: c) 7.8% 13.Coal India Ltd. is diversifying its portfolio by seeking bids for renewable projects. What is its target for total renewable energy capacity by March 2030? a) 5 gigawatts b) 9.5 gigawatts c) 15 gigawatts d) 20 gigawatts Ans: b) 9.5 gigawatts 14.Which of the following industry bodies welcomed the GST reforms, anticipating improved compliance and reduced classification disputes? a) NASSCOM and ASSOCHAM b) SEBI and IRDAI c) FICCI and CII d) RBI and SBI Ans: c) FICCI and CII 15.Which of these items is NOT explicitly mentioned as being subject to the new higher 40% GST rate for 'super luxury' and 'sin' goods? a) Cigarettes b) Cars with engine capacity exceeding 1,500 cubic centimeters c) Carbonated beverages d) Imported electronics Ans: d) Imported electronics

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1.According to the provided content, which international organization described the conditions in Gaza City as 'unthinkable'? a) United Nations Security Council (UNSC) b) World Health Organization (WHO) c) United Nations Children's F...

1.According to the provided content, which international organization described the conditions in Gaza City as 'unthinkable'? a) United Nations Security Council (UNSC) b) World Health Organization (WHO) c) United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) d) International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Ans: c) United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) 2.What was Hamas's offer, which Israeli leaders reportedly dismissed, according to the news? a) A ceasefire for 72 hours b) Release of remaining hostages in exchange for an end to the assault c) Withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza City d) International mediation for peace talks Ans: b) Release of remaining hostages in exchange for an end to the assault 3.Which two prominent global leaders, besides Chinese President Xi Jinping, were notably in attendance at China's grand military parade? a) German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and French President Emmanuel Macron b) Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un c) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida d) U.S. President Joe Biden and UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak Ans: b) Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un 4.During the Chinese military parade, what unusual topics were reportedly discussed between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin? a) Space exploration and asteroid mining b) Renewable energy and climate change c) Immortality and organ transplants d) Global economic reforms and trade agreements Ans: c) Immortality and organ transplants 5.What is the full form of the BBNJ treaty, which is nearing full ratification? a) Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdictions Treaty b) Biological Borders for New Jurisdictions Agreement c) Agreement on Marine Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction d) Blue Biodiversity Nexus Joint Treaty Ans: c) Agreement on Marine Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction 6.How many ratifications are required for the BBNJ treaty to become legally binding, after which it will take effect in 120 days? a) 30 b) 45 c) 60 d) 75 Ans: c) 60 7.When did India sign the BBNJ agreement, signaling its commitment to marine conservation? a) 2022 b) 2023 c) 2024 d) 2025 Ans: c) 2024 8.The Joint Credit Mechanism (JCM) signed between India and Japan falls under which article of the Paris Agreement? a) Article 4.1 b) Article 6.2 c) Article 8.3 d) Article 10.4 Ans: b) Article 6.2 9.What are the primary aims of the Joint Credit Mechanism (JCM) signed between India and Japan? a) To enhance military cooperation and intelligence sharing b) To strengthen carbon trading, drive green investments, and promote sustainable innovation c) To facilitate cultural exchange programs and tourism d) To establish a joint space exploration mission Ans: b) To strengthen carbon trading, drive green investments, and promote sustainable innovation 10.Which country issued a warning to Israel, stating that any annexation of West Bank territory would be a 'red line' and jeopardize the Abraham Accords? a) Saudi Arabia b) Egypt c) United Arab Emirates (UAE) d) Jordan Ans: c) United Arab Emirates (UAE) 11.What existing diplomatic agreements would be jeopardized, according to the UAE, if Israel were to annex West Bank territory? a) Oslo Accords b) Camp David Accords c) Abraham Accords d) Wye River Memorandum Ans: c) Abraham Accords 12.In which European capital did a funicular derailment tragically claim 16 lives? a) Madrid, Spain b) Rome, Italy c) Lisbon, Portugal d) Athens, Greece Ans: c) Lisbon, Portugal

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1.Which of the following Indian states/UTs was NOT explicitly mentioned as being severely affected by the recent heavy rainfall and flooding in Northern India? a) Punjab b) Himachal Pradesh c) Delhi d) Rajasthan Ans: d) Rajasthan
1.Which of the following Indian states/UTs was NOT explicitly mentioned as being severely affected by the recent heavy rainfall and flooding in Northern India? a) Punjab b) Himachal Pradesh c) Delhi d) Rajasthan Ans: d) Rajasthan 2.Which river in Delhi crossed the danger mark, leading to widespread inundation during the recent floods in Northern India? a) Ganges River b) Yamuna River c) Sutlej River d) Beas River Ans: b) Yamuna River 3.How many lives were reported lost in Punjab due to the recent severe floods, as per the provided content? a) At least 25 b) At least 37 c) At least 45 d) At least 50 Ans: b) At least 37 4.Which national force is conducting relief operations and deploying boats for aid in flood-affected Punjab? a) State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) b) Border Security Force (BSF) c) National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) d) Indian Army Ans: c) National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) 5.India's release of water from which river prompted flood alerts in Pakistan? a) Indus River b) Chenab River c) Sutlej River d) Ravi River Ans: c) Sutlej River 6.Coal India Ltd. (CIL) has sought bids for the construction of 5 GW of renewable energy projects. What is the breakdown of solar and wind capacity in this bid? a) 2 GW solar and 3 GW wind b) 3 GW solar and 2 GW wind c) 2.5 GW solar and 2.5 GW wind d) 4 GW solar and 1 GW wind Ans: b) 3 GW solar and 2 GW wind 7.What is Coal India Ltd.'s ambitious target for total renewable energy capacity installation by March 2030? a) 5 GW b) 7.5 GW c) 9.5 GW d) 12 GW Ans: c) 9.5 GW 8.From which Hindu festival will the new GST rates be implemented, as announced following Prime Minister Modi's remarks? a) Diwali b) Holi c) Navratri d) Dussehra Ans: c) Navratri 9.The public holiday for Eid-e-Milad in Maharashtra, initially scheduled for September 5, 2025, has been rescheduled to which date? a) September 6, 2025 b) September 7, 2025 c) September 8, 2025 d) September 9, 2025 Ans: c) September 8, 2025 10.Which institution announced the change in the public holiday schedule for Maharashtra regarding Eid-e-Milad? a) Ministry of Finance b) Reserve Bank of India (RBI) c) State Bank of India (SBI) d) Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) Ans: b) Reserve Bank of India (RBI) 11.Which educational institution is set to host the Indian Academic Makerspaces Summit (IAMS) 2025? a) IIT-Delhi b) IIT-Bombay c) IIT-Gandhinagar d) IIT-Madras Ans: c) IIT-Gandhinagar 12.What specific type of chip was showcased by Vivekanand Education Society's Institute of Technology (VESIT) at Semicon India 2025? a) Microprocessor Unit (MPU) b) Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) c) Programmable Gain Amplifier (PGA) IC chip d) Memory Controller Unit (MCU) Ans: c) Programmable Gain Amplifier (PGA) IC chip 13.Former Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan has been summoned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with an investigation into which type of case? a) Tax evasion b) Illegal betting app-linked money laundering c) Drug trafficking d) Bank fraud Ans: b) Illegal betting app-linked money laundering

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1.Which of the following is a key component of ISRO's Vision 2047 for revolutionizing space access? a) Development of a reusable single-stage-to-orbit vehicle b) Establishment of a permanent lunar base by 2030 c) Development of a hyp...

1.Which of the following is a key component of ISRO's Vision 2047 for revolutionizing space access? a) Development of a reusable single-stage-to-orbit vehicle b) Establishment of a permanent lunar base by 2030 c) Development of a hypersonic transport platform d) Launch of a manned mission to Mars by 2045 Ans: c) Development of a hypersonic transport platform 2.By which year does ISRO aim to establish the Bharatiya Antariksha Station? a) 2030 b) 2035 c) 2040 d) 2047 Ans: b) 2035 3.What is the deadline for submitting proposals under ISRO's Announcement of Opportunity (AO) for Chandrayaan-3 data analysis? a) October 21, 2024 b) November 15, 2024 c) October 21, 2025 d) December 31, 2025 Ans: c) October 21, 2025 4.The future Chandrayaan-5 mission involves a significant partnership between India and which other country? a) United States b) Russia c) France d) Japan Ans: d) Japan 5.In the context of the Chandrayaan-5 mission, which agency will provide the launch vehicle (H3 rocket)? a) ISRO b) JAXA c) NASA d) Roscosmos Ans: b) JAXA 6.The 'Made in India' Vikram 32-bit Processor Launch Vehicle Grade chip was designed and developed by which ISRO centers? a) UR Rao Satellite Centre (URSC) and Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC) b) Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) and Semiconductor Laboratory (SCL), Chandigarh c) Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) and National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) d) Space Applications Centre (SAC) and Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS) Ans: b) Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) and Semiconductor Laboratory (SCL), Chandigarh 7.How many years of intensive research led to India's first indigenous water-soluble fertilizer technology? a) Five years b) Seven years c) Ten years d) Twelve years Ans: b) Seven years 8.Which Union Minister emphasized the need for a balanced regulatory approach for AI development in India? a) Nirmala Sitharaman b) S. Jaishankar c) Jyotiraditya M. Scindia d) Rajnath Singh Ans: c) Jyotiraditya M. Scindia 9.Which major AI player is reportedly considering building one of its largest AI data centers in India, aligning with the IndiaAI Mission? a) Google DeepMind b) Microsoft AI c) OpenAI d) IBM Watson Ans: c) OpenAI 10.The $1.2 billion IndiaAI Mission primarily aims to develop what? a) Quantum computing infrastructure b) Autonomous drone technology c) Language models tailored to Indian contexts and languages d) Robotics for manufacturing industries Ans: c) Language models tailored to Indian contexts and languages 11.Which Indian AI startup is mentioned for revolutionizing potato supply chain efficiency through optical sorting solutions? a) Qure.ai b) Sarvam AI c) Agrograde d) Tech Mahindra Ans: c) Agrograde 12.According to the content, which report highlighted AI's potential to transform road infrastructure by enabling roads to detect distress and predict failures? a) World Bank Report 2025 b) KPMG's 2025 report c) NITI Aayog's AI Strategy d) Ministry of Road Transport and Highways Annual Report Ans: b) KPMG's 2025 report 13.India is testing the installation of battery storage systems at some coal power plants primarily to achieve what? a) Reduce carbon emissions from coal plants b) Increase the overall power generation capacity c) Balance the grid and manage fluctuations from solar power d) Provide backup power during grid failures Ans: c) Balance the grid and manage fluctuations from solar power

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1.What is the new simplified two-tier GST tax structure approved by the GST Council? a) 5% and 12% b) 5% and 18% c) 12% and 18% d) 18% and 28% Ans: b) 5% and 18% 2.When are the new GST changes, including the simplified tax s...

1.What is the new simplified two-tier GST tax structure approved by the GST Council? a) 5% and 12% b) 5% and 18% c) 12% and 18% d) 18% and 28% Ans: b) 5% and 18% 2.When are the new GST changes, including the simplified tax structure and new slabs, slated to take effect? a) August 15 b) September 1 c) September 22 d) October 1 Ans: c) September 22 3.What new GST slab has been introduced specifically for 'sin goods' and luxury items? a) 28% b) 35% c) 40% d) 45% Ans: c) 40% 4.Which of the following items will now be exempt from GST under the new reforms? a) Small cars b) Luxury items c) Individual life and health insurance policies d) Tractor parts Ans: c) Individual life and health insurance policies 5.What is the new GST rate for small cars (less than four meters in length with specific engine capacities) after the recent reforms? a) 5% b) 12% c) 18% d) 28% Ans: c) 18% 6.The GST on tractor tyres, parts, and tractors has been slashed to what percentage under the new reforms? a) 5% b) 12% c) 18% d) 28% Ans: a) 5% 7.What was India's GDP growth rate in the first quarter of FY26 (April-June)? a) 6.5% b) 7.0% c) 7.8% d) 8.2% Ans: c) 7.8% 8.Which international agency recently upgraded India's sovereign rating after 18 years? a) Moody's b) Fitch Ratings c) S&P Global d) IMF Ans: c) S&P Global 9.What was the HSBC India Services Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) in August, indicating a 15-year high for the services sector? a) 50.5 b) 60.5 c) 62.9 d) 63.2 Ans: c) 62.9 10.The Composite PMI, combining services and manufacturing sectors, reached a 17-year high in August. What was its value? a) 60.5 b) 62.9 c) 63.2 d) 65.0 Ans: c) 63.2 11.Which of the following countries is NOT a part of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) with whom India has forged a new FTA? a) Iceland b) Liechtenstein c) Sweden d) Switzerland Ans: c) Sweden 12.What is the investment commitment from the EFTA bloc to India over 15 years as part of the new Free Trade Agreement? a) $50 billion b) $75 billion c) $100 billion d) $150 billion Ans: c) $100 billion 13.Who is the current Commerce Minister mentioned as expressing optimism about concluding a bilateral trade agreement (BTA) with the US by November? a) Nirmala Sitharaman b) Piyush Goyal c) Subrahmanyam Jaishankar d) Rajnath Singh Ans: b) Piyush Goyal 14.With which country is India bolstering economic ties, focusing on smart city development and high-tech manufacturing, notably in Gujarat's Dholera Smart City? a) South Korea b) Germany c) Japan d) France Ans: c) Japan 15.Who leads the GST Council, which approved the recent GST framework overhaul? a) The Prime Minister b) The Union Finance Minister c) The RBI Governor d) The Commerce Minister Ans: b) The Union Finance Minister

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1.Which three leaders convened in Beijing on September 3, 2025, for a summit commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II? a) Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping, Joe Biden b) Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping, Kim Jong-un c) Xi Jin...

1.Which three leaders convened in Beijing on September 3, 2025, for a summit commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II? a) Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping, Joe Biden b) Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping, Kim Jong-un c) Xi Jinping, Kim Jong-un, Emmanuel Macron d) Joe Biden, Vladimir Putin, Kim Jong-un Ans: b) Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping, Kim Jong-un 2.What significant military development was unveiled by China for the first time during the Beijing summit on September 3, 2025? a) A new generation of stealth fighter jets b) Its indigenously developed aircraft carrier c) Nuclear-capable missiles d) Advanced anti-satellite weaponry Ans: c) Nuclear-capable missiles 3.During the Beijing summit, which leader was specifically thanked by Russian President Vladimir Putin for their country's contribution of troops to the conflict in Ukraine? a) Chinese President Xi Jinping b) North Korean leader Kim Jong-un c) Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi d) Syrian President Bashar al-Assad Ans: b) North Korean leader Kim Jong-un 4.According to reports on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, how many Palestinians were reported killed in Gaza in one day, including those seeking food? a) 80 b) 95 c) 113 d) 150 Ans: c) 113 5.An Israeli drone strike was reported to have killed several children in Alawasi, Gaza. What were these children doing when the strike occurred? a) Attending school b) Playing in a park c) In line for water d) Fleeing the city Ans: c) In line for water 6.What major concern is mounting regarding Israel's actions in Gaza City, as mentioned in the provided content? a) Construction of new settlements in the city b) Attempting to forcibly remove Gaza City's entire population c) Blocking international media access to the area d) Expanding military operations into neighboring countries Ans: b) Attempting to forcibly remove Gaza City's entire population 7.A tragic streetcar derailment occurred on September 3, 2025, resulting in multiple fatalities and injuries. In which city did this incident take place? a) Madrid, Spain b) Rome, Italy c) Lisbon, Portugal d) Athens, Greece Ans: c) Lisbon, Portugal 8.How many fatalities were reported in the historic electric streetcar derailment in Lisbon on September 3, 2025? a) At least 10 b) At least 15 c) At least 20 d) At least 25 Ans: b) At least 15 9.What is the name of India's first indigenously developed semiconductor chip, launched recently? a) Shakti-1001 b) Agni-500 c) Vikram-3201 d) Chandrayaan-2025 Ans: c) Vikram-3201 10.Which organization's Semiconductor Laboratory (SCL) in Chandigarh developed India's first indigenous semiconductor chip, 'Vikram-3201'? a) DRDO b) CSIR c) ISRO d) BEL Ans: c) ISRO 11.The 'Vikram-3201' chip, designed by VSSC, is specifically engineered for what purpose? a) High-performance computing in supercomputers b) Automotive electronics and self-driving cars c) Extreme space environments for ISRO's future missions d) Consumer electronics and mobile devices Ans: c) Extreme space environments for ISRO's future missions 12.Who presented the 'Vikram-3201' semiconductor chip to Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Semicon India 2025? a) The Director of ISRO's SCL b) Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw c) The Chief Scientist of VSSC d) The CEO of Semicon India Ans: b) Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw 13.What is the bit architecture of India's newly launched indigenous semiconductor chip, 'Vikram-3201'? a) 16-bit b) 32-bit c) 64-bit d) 128-bit Ans: b) 32-bit

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1.Which meeting of the GST Council approved the significant reforms including a new two-tier tax system? a) 55th b) 56th c) 57th d) 58th Ans: b) 56th 2.What are the two new primary GST slabs approved by the GST Council for m...

1.Which meeting of the GST Council approved the significant reforms including a new two-tier tax system? a) 55th b) 56th c) 57th d) 58th Ans: b) 56th 2.What are the two new primary GST slabs approved by the GST Council for most goods and services? a) 5% and 12% b) 5% and 18% c) 12% and 28% d) 18% and 40% Ans: b) 5% and 18% 3.When are the new GST reforms, including the two-tier system and abolition of 12% and 28% slabs, slated to become effective? a) September 22, 2024 b) April 1, 2025 c) September 22, 2025 d) January 1, 2026 Ans: c) September 22, 2025 4.Which of the following items will now attract a 40% GST rate under the newly approved structure? a) Life-saving drugs b) Small cars c) Footwear costing less than Rs 2500 d) Online money gaming Ans: d) Online money gaming 5.What is the new GST rate for 33 life-saving drugs after the recent reforms? a) 0% b) 5% c) 12% d) 18% Ans: a) 0% 6.Which of the following states was NOT specifically mentioned as being severely affected by the recent heavy monsoon rains and floods in northern India? a) Himachal Pradesh b) Punjab c) Jammu & Kashmir d) Uttarakhand Ans: d) Uttarakhand 7.Which rivers in Punjab were reported to be flowing above danger marks due to the severe floods? a) Ganga and Yamuna b) Godavari and Krishna c) Sutlej, Beas, and Ravi d) Narmada and Tapi Ans: c) Sutlej, Beas, and Ravi 8.What is the name of India's first indigenously developed semiconductor, unveiled at Semicon India 2025? a) Agni 16-bit processor b) Shakti 64-bit processor c) Vikram 32-bit processor d) Dhruv 128-bit processor Ans: c) Vikram 32-bit processor 9.The Supreme Court is currently hearing a Presidential Reference concerning the discretionary powers of which constitutional office regarding withholding bills? a) Prime Minister b) Chief Justice of India c) Governor d) Attorney General Ans: c) Governor 10.How many individuals have received Indian citizenship under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) in Assam, according to CM Himanta Biswa Sarma? a) 0 b) 3 c) 12 d) More than 100 Ans: b) 3 11.According to the Global Peace Index (GPI) 2025, what is India's rank out of 163 nations? a) 98th b) 105th c) 115th d) 125th Ans: c) 115th 12.Which country maintained its position as the most peaceful country globally in the Global Peace Index (GPI) 2025? a) Denmark b) New Zealand c) Iceland d) Switzerland Ans: c) Iceland

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1.Semicon India 2025 was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in which city? a) Mumbai b) Bengaluru c) New Delhi d) Hyderabad Ans: c) New Delhi 2.What was the theme of Semicon India 2025? a) "Innovating for a...

1.Semicon India 2025 was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in which city? a) Mumbai b) Bengaluru c) New Delhi d) Hyderabad Ans: c) New Delhi 2.What was the theme of Semicon India 2025? a) "Innovating for a Digital Future" b) "Building the Next Semiconductor Powerhouse" c) "India: A Global Tech Leader" d) "Semiconductors for Self-Reliance" Ans: b) "Building the Next Semiconductor Powerhouse" 3.The 'Made in India' Vikram 32-bit Processor, presented at Semicon India 2025, was developed by which organizations? a) DRDO and Bhabha Atomic Research Centre b) ISRO's Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) and Semiconductor Laboratory (SCL) c) IIT Bombay and TIFR d) HAL and BEL Ans: b) ISRO's Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) and Semiconductor Laboratory (SCL) 4.The Vikram 32-bit Processor was successfully validated in space during which ISRO mission? a) Chandrayaan-2 mission b) Mangalyaan mission c) PSLV-C60 mission d) Gaganyaan mission Ans: c) PSLV-C60 mission 5.According to the update at Semicon India 2025, how many semiconductor units are currently under construction in India? a) Three b) Five c) Ten d) One Ans: b) Five 6.What is the projected market size for the Indian semiconductor industry by 2030? a) $50 billion b) $75 billion c) $100 billion d) $200 billion Ans: c) $100 billion 7.Which global leader in lithography solutions participated for the first time at Semicon India 2025, signaling commitment to India's semiconductor industry? a) Intel b) Samsung c) TSMC d) ASML Ans: d) ASML 8.India has developed its first indigenous technology for which agricultural product after seven years of research, aiming to reduce import reliance? a) Bio-pesticides b) Water-soluble fertilizer c) Genetically modified seeds d) Organic compost Ans: b) Water-soluble fertilizer 9.A new nitro-substituted organoselenium compound showing promise in treating aggressive triple-negative breast cancer cells was researched and synthesized by the Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST) in collaboration with which institution? a) AIIMS Delhi b) IIT Guwahati c) Tata Memorial Centre d) Christian Medical College Vellore Ans: b) IIT Guwahati 10.Which two entities signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly develop hybrid quantum-classical computing systems? a) IBM and TCS b) Google and Wipro c) Rigetti Computing, Inc. and India's Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) d) Microsoft and Infosys Ans: c) Rigetti Computing, Inc. and India's Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) 11.India's first Artificial Intelligence (AI) Centre of Excellence (CoE) is being established in which city? a) Bengaluru b) Hyderabad c) Pune d) Visakhapatnam Ans: d) Visakhapatnam 12.The second edition of the India MedTech Expo 2025 is set to take place in which city? a) Mumbai b) Chennai c) New Delhi d) Ahmedabad Ans: c) New Delhi 13.ISRO has invited proposals from the national scientific community for the analysis and utilization of data collected by the lander and rover of which mission? a) Aditya-L1 b) Chandrayaan-3 c) Gaganyaan d) NISAR Ans: b) Chandrayaan-3 14.How many chip design startups have received support through the Design Linked Incentive Scheme, as mentioned in the text? a) Less than 10 b) Exactly 15 c) Over 23 d) Exactly 30 Ans: c) Over 23 15.By what year is the global semiconductor market anticipated to reach $1 trillion, as mentioned in the context of India's semiconductor growth? a) 2028 b) 2030 c) 2032 d) 2035 Ans: b) 2030

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1.What was India's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate in the first quarter (April-June) of the current fiscal year? a) 6.5% b) 7.0% c) 7.8% d) 8.2% Ans: c) 7.8% 2.At which event did Prime Minister Narendra Modi announc...

1.What was India's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate in the first quarter (April-June) of the current fiscal year? a) 6.5% b) 7.0% c) 7.8% d) 8.2% Ans: c) 7.8% 2.At which event did Prime Minister Narendra Modi announce India's impressive GDP growth figure? a) G20 Summit b) World Economic Forum c) Semicon India 2025 conference d) Make in India Summit Ans: c) Semicon India 2025 conference 3.The Prime Minister's reference to 'economic self-interest' from other nations was a veiled reference to: a) China's currency manipulation b) European Union's trade barriers c) US tariffs d) Japan's investment restrictions Ans: c) US tariffs 4.Which of the following sectors was NOT explicitly mentioned as contributing to India's robust GDP growth in the first quarter? a) Manufacturing b) Services c) Mining d) Construction Ans: c) Mining 5.Who revealed the upcoming 'next-generation' Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms? a) Prime Minister Narendra Modi b) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman c) Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal d) RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das Ans: b) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman 6.What are the proposed main tax slabs for the 'next-generation' GST reforms? a) 5%, 12%, 18% b) 5%, 18%, 28% c) 5%, 18%, 40% d) 8%, 15%, 25% Ans: c) 5%, 18%, 40% 7.When is the crucial GST Council meeting scheduled to discuss the proposed reforms? a) August 25th-26th b) September 3rd-4th c) October 1st-2nd d) November 10th-11th Ans: b) September 3rd-4th 8.At which bank's 120th foundation day celebrations did President Droupadi Murmu emphasize the banking sector's 'pivotal role'? a) State Bank of India b) Punjab National Bank c) City Union Bank d) Canara Bank Ans: c) City Union Bank 9.President Droupadi Murmu urged banks to expand credit particularly for which two key areas? a) Retail loans and personal finance b) Infrastructure and MSMEs c) Export-oriented units and large corporations d) Housing and education Ans: b) Infrastructure and MSMEs 10.Who is the Commerce Minister scheduled to meet with exporters to devise strategies to boost India's outbound shipments? a) Nirmala Sitharaman b) Piyush Goyal c) Subrahmanyam Jaishankar d) Rajnath Singh Ans: b) Piyush Goyal 11.What significant challenge on the trade front is prompting the Commerce Minister's meeting with exporters? a) Global supply chain disruptions b) A 50% tariff imposed by the US on Indian goods c) Shortage of skilled labor for exports d) Decline in international demand for Indian products Ans: b) A 50% tariff imposed by the US on Indian goods 12.According to the Prime Minister, which two factors are key drivers of global confidence in building the semiconductor future with India? a) Low labor costs and abundant raw materials b) Government subsidies and foreign investments c) Innovation capacity and youthful talent pool d) Established manufacturing base and strong domestic demand Ans: c) Innovation capacity and youthful talent pool 13.What was the trend observed in the Indian benchmark equity indices (Nifty 50 and Sensex) on Tuesday, as per the market news? a) Closed higher b) Closed lower c) Remained flat d) Showed high volatility but no clear trend Ans: b) Closed lower 14.How did Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) behave in the Indian market for the seventh consecutive session on Tuesday? a) Net buyers b) Net sellers c) Neutral d) Primarily investing in debt markets Ans: b) Net sellers

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1.When did China host a military parade commemorating the 80th anniversary of its victory in World War II? a) September 3, 2024 b) September 3, 2025 c) October 1, 2025 d) August 15, 2025 Ans: b) September 3, 2025 2.Besides C...

1.When did China host a military parade commemorating the 80th anniversary of its victory in World War II? a) September 3, 2024 b) September 3, 2025 c) October 1, 2025 d) August 15, 2025 Ans: b) September 3, 2025 2.Besides Chinese President Xi Jinping, which other head of state was specifically mentioned as attending the military parade in Beijing on September 3, 2025? a) Narendra Modi b) Emmanuel Macron c) Vladimir Putin d) Justin Trudeau Ans: c) Vladimir Putin 3.Which city hosted the 25th SCO Summit where China pledged $2 billion and AI support to member states? a) Beijing b) Shanghai c) Tianjin d) Guangzhou Ans: c) Tianjin 4.Who was the Indian Prime Minister mentioned as participating in the 25th SCO Summit in Tianjin? a) Manmohan Singh b) Narendra Modi c) Rahul Gandhi d) Amit Shah Ans: b) Narendra Modi 5.On September 1, 2025, a powerful earthquake struck which region, causing over 1,400 fatalities? a) Western Afghanistan b) Eastern Afghanistan c) Northern Pakistan d) Central India Ans: b) Eastern Afghanistan 6.The deadly landslide on September 1, 2025, which killed over 1,000 people, occurred in which region of Sudan? a) Khartoum b) Darfur c) Blue Nile State d) South Kordofan Ans: b) Darfur 7.Which country announced its intention to formally recognize the Palestinian state at the upcoming UN General Assembly? a) France b) Germany c) Belgium d) Spain Ans: c) Belgium 8.Belgium's planned "tough national sanctions" are primarily aimed at which entity? a) Hamas b) Israel c) Palestinian Authority d) Extremist settlers Ans: b) Israel 9.According to UNICEF's recent warning, what is the projected percentage drop in global education aid by 2026? a) 15% b) 20% c) 24% d) 30% Ans: c) 24% 10.UNICEF estimates that the projected drop in education aid could result in how many additional children being out of school? a) 3 million b) 6 million c) 9 million d) 12 million Ans: b) 6 million 11.Which legal body ruled that the majority of tariffs imposed by the Trump administration lacked legal basis? a) U.S. Supreme Court b) U.S. District Court c) Federal appeals court d) International Court of Justice Ans: c) Federal appeals court 12.Which of the following countries were specifically mentioned as being affected by the U.S. appeals court ruling regarding Trump-era tariffs? a) Russia and India b) Canada and Mexico c) Japan and South Korea d) Brazil and Argentina Ans: b) Canada and Mexico 13.Which of the following was NOT among the messages conveyed by China's military parade on September 3, 2025? a) Justice prevails b) Peace prevails c) Prosperity prevails d) The people prevail Ans: c) Prosperity prevails 14.Belgian Foreign Minister Maxim Previt indicated the decision to impose sanctions on Israel was driven by what? a) Economic disputes b) Worsening crisis in Gaza and alleged violations of international law c) Border disputes d) Trade imbalances Ans: b) Worsening crisis in Gaza and alleged violations of international law 15.The Marra Mountains region in Sudan, affected by a deadly landslide, is largely inaccessible to international aid organizations primarily due to what reason? a) Extreme weather conditions b) Ongoing civil war c) Lack of infrastructure d) Government restrictions Ans: b) Ongoing civil war

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1.Who unveiled India's first semiconductor chip at Semicon India 2025? a) Piyush Goyal b) Nitin Gadkari c) Narendra Modi d) Rajnath Singh Ans: c) Narendra Modi 2.What was India's GDP growth rate in Q1 FY26, as mentioned in t...

1.Who unveiled India's first semiconductor chip at Semicon India 2025? a) Piyush Goyal b) Nitin Gadkari c) Narendra Modi d) Rajnath Singh Ans: c) Narendra Modi 2.What was India's GDP growth rate in Q1 FY26, as mentioned in the provided content? a) 6.5% b) 7.8% c) 8.2% d) 5.9% Ans: b) 7.8% 3.How many transactions did the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) process in August 2025, setting a new record? a) 15 billion b) 20 billion c) 25 billion d) 18 billion Ans: b) 20 billion 4.What is the target for doubling bilateral trade between India and the United States by 2030? a) USD 200 billion b) USD 350 billion c) USD 500 billion d) USD 750 billion Ans: c) USD 500 billion 5.What was the closing value of the Indian Rupee against the US Dollar mentioned in the text, after experiencing volatility? a) 85.50 b) 88.20 c) 90.10 d) 87.00 Ans: b) 88.20 6.Indian Railways signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with which entity to enhance insurance benefits for its frontline Group C workers? a) Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) b) State Bank of India (SBI) c) Punjab National Bank (PNB) d) HDFC Bank Ans: b) State Bank of India (SBI) 7.By what percentage did GST collections surge in August compared to the previous year, indicating a healthy trajectory for tax revenues? a) 4.5% b) 5.8% c) 6.5% d) 7.2% Ans: c) 6.5% 8.Which Indian state was declared a disaster-affected state due to relentless heavy rainfall and widespread flooding? a) Punjab b) Uttar Pradesh c) Uttarakhand d) Himachal Pradesh Ans: d) Himachal Pradesh 9.Which judicial body dismissed a plea challenging the nationwide rollout of 20% ethanol-blended petrol, stating it aligns with India's energy transition goals? a) Delhi High Court b) National Green Tribunal c) Supreme Court d) Bombay High Court Ans: c) Supreme Court 10.What is India's target year to become a carbon-neutral country, as announced by Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari? a) 2030 b) 2047 c) 2050 d) 2070 Ans: d) 2070 11.Who is the current Commerce and Industry Minister of India, mentioned in the context of the proposed bilateral trade agreement with the United States? a) Nirmala Sitharaman b) S. Jaishankar c) Piyush Goyal d) Amit Shah Ans: c) Piyush Goyal 12.How many e-scholarships did India offer to Afghan students for the 2025-26 academic year under the ICCR's Special Scholarship Scheme? a) 500 b) 750 c) 1,000 d) 1,500 Ans: c) 1,000 13.Which international leader recently arrived in India for a three-day visit to hold bilateral talks with PM Modi, as mentioned in the content? a) Prime Minister of Japan b) President of France c) Prime Minister of Singapore d) Chancellor of Germany Ans: c) Prime Minister of Singapore 14.In which city did the Yamuna river breach its 'danger level' on Tuesday, leading to water entering houses in parts of the Trans-Yamuna area? a) Chandigarh b) Noida c) Delhi d) Haridwar Ans: c) Delhi

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1.'Semicon India - 2025' was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in September 2025 at which location? a) Bengaluru International Exhibition Centre b) Pragati Maidan, New Delhi c) Yashobhoomi, New Delhi d) Gandhinagar, Gujarat...

1.'Semicon India - 2025' was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in September 2025 at which location? a) Bengaluru International Exhibition Centre b) Pragati Maidan, New Delhi c) Yashobhoomi, New Delhi d) Gandhinagar, Gujarat Ans: c) Yashobhoomi, New Delhi 2.What is the target year for India's first locally-made semiconductor chip to be ready for the market, as announced during 'Semicon India - 2025'? a) End of 2024 b) Mid-2025 c) End of 2025 d) Early 2026 Ans: c) End of 2025 3.The ₹76,000 crore Semicon India Programme includes which scheme aimed at encouraging startups to design chips domestically? a) Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme b) Design Linked Incentive (DLI) scheme c) Make in India scheme d) Startup India scheme Ans: b) Design Linked Incentive (DLI) scheme 4.The Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) is set to receive the status of an "Institution of National Importance". Where is IIST located? a) Bengaluru b) Thiruvananthapuram c) Hyderabad d) Chennai Ans: b) Thiruvananthapuram 5.IIST's curriculum is designed in collaboration with which prominent Indian organization? a) Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) b) Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) c) Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) d) Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) Ans: c) Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) 6.Which of the following medical equipment is NOT mentioned as being indigenously produced in India since the COVID-19 pandemic? a) MRI and CT scan machines b) Mammography units c) Robotic surgery systems d) Dialysis machines Ans: c) Robotic surgery systems 7.Which government initiative is NOT listed as supporting India's growth in medical technology manufacturing? a) Establishment of new medical device parks b) Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Medical Devices c) Skill India Mission d) Promotion of Research and Innovation in Pharma MedTech (PRIP) Scheme Ans: c) Skill India Mission 8.India has developed its first indigenous water-soluble fertilizer. This innovation aims to reduce reliance on imports from which country for specialty fertilizers? a) Russia b) United States c) China d) Germany Ans: c) China 9.The new indigenous water-soluble fertilizer technology is described as eco-friendly. What specific characteristic highlights its eco-friendliness? a) It requires less water for production. b) It is a zero-effluent and emission-free project. c) It uses only organic raw materials. d) It reduces soil degradation. Ans: b) It is a zero-effluent and emission-free project. 10.The recent meeting between India and Switzerland to reaffirm research and innovation collaborations was co-chaired on the Indian side by whom? a) Amit Agrawal, Secretary, Department of Pharmaceuticals b) Shashi Tharoor, Member of Parliament c) Abhay Karandikar, Secretary, Department of Science and Technology d) Narendra Modi, Prime Minister Ans: c) Abhay Karandikar, Secretary, Department of Science and Technology 11.India and Switzerland reviewed ongoing collaborations under their bilateral agreement on science and technology, which was established in which year? a) 1998 b) 2003 c) 2008 d) 2013 Ans: b) 2003

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1.What was India's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate in the April-June quarter of the fiscal year 2025-26? a) 6.3% b) 7.8% c) 8.0% d) 6.4% Ans: b) 7.8% 2.Which of the following was NOT explicitly mentioned as a primar...

1.What was India's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate in the April-June quarter of the fiscal year 2025-26? a) 6.3% b) 7.8% c) 8.0% d) 6.4% Ans: b) 7.8% 2.Which of the following was NOT explicitly mentioned as a primary driver of India's robust GDP growth in Q1 FY26? a) Buoyant domestic demand b) Robust services sector c) Resilient manufacturing activity d) Significant foreign direct investment Ans: d) Significant foreign direct investment 3.By which year does India aim to become the world's third-largest economy? a) 2028 b) 2029 c) 2030 d) 2035 Ans: c) 2030 4.What growth rate does the International Monetary Fund (IMF) project for India in both 2025 and 2026? a) 6.3% b) 7.8% c) 6.4% d) 7.3% Ans: c) 6.4% 5.Which international rating agency recently upgraded India's sovereign credit rating to BBB from BBB-, marking the first such upgrade in 18 years? a) Moody's b) Fitch Ratings c) S&P Global d) Standard Chartered Ans: c) S&P Global 6.A critical driver of India's recent economic growth has been identified as the government's sustained focus on: a) Export promotion b) Agricultural subsidies c) Capital expenditure d) Public sector divestment Ans: c) Capital expenditure 7.The upcoming 'Next-generation GST reforms' are slated to be implemented in which month and year? a) September 2025 b) October 2025 c) April 2026 d) March 2026 Ans: b) October 2025 8.According to former RBI Deputy Governor Michael Patra, what is the 'missing actor' crucial for India's economy to accelerate beyond an 8% growth rate? a) Government investment b) Foreign institutional investment c) Private sector investment d) Household consumption Ans: c) Private sector investment 9.Which of the following was NOT cited as a factor contributing to concerns about nominal GDP potentially sliding below 8% in FY26? a) Soft deflators b) US tariffs c) Increased government spending d) Subdued income growth Ans: c) Increased government spending 10.What new milestone did the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) achieve for the first time in August? a) Processed over 10 billion transactions b) Processed over 20 billion transactions c) Reached 1 trillion rupees in transaction value d) Expanded to 50 new countries Ans: b) Processed over 20 billion transactions 11.The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently approved the appointment of Paritosh Kashyap as an Executive Director for which bank? a) ICICI Bank b) Axis Bank c) Kotak Mahindra Bank d) HDFC Bank Ans: c) Kotak Mahindra Bank 12.Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) plans to acquire a stake in which type of firm by March 31? a) A general insurance firm b) A health insurance firm c) A mutual fund house d) A housing finance company Ans: b) A health insurance firm 13.Which international bank is reportedly exploring a complete exit from its retail banking operations in India? a) Standard Chartered Bank b) HSBC c) Deutsche Bank d) Citibank Ans: c) Deutsche Bank

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1.What was the magnitude of the earthquake that struck Afghanistan, causing widespread devastation and over 800 deaths? a) Magnitude-5.5 b) Magnitude-6.0 c) Magnitude-6.5 d) Magnitude-7.0 Ans: b) Magnitude-6.0 2.In which pro...

1.What was the magnitude of the earthquake that struck Afghanistan, causing widespread devastation and over 800 deaths? a) Magnitude-5.5 b) Magnitude-6.0 c) Magnitude-6.5 d) Magnitude-7.0 Ans: b) Magnitude-6.0 2.In which province of Afghanistan did the recent powerful earthquake result in significant casualties, including over 800 deaths? a) Kabul b) Herat c) Kandahar d) Nangarhar Ans: d) Nangarhar 3.Who was the Prime Minister of Thailand recently removed from office by the Constitutional Court? a) Prayut Chan-o-cha b) Srettha Thavisin c) Paetongtarn Shinawatra d) Abhisit Vejjajiva Ans: c) Paetongtarn Shinawatra 4.What was the primary reason cited by the Constitutional Court for the removal of Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra? a) Corruption charges b) Misconduct allegations c) Failure to address economic crisis d) Loss of parliamentary majority Ans: b) Misconduct allegations 5.What was the main cause of the widespread protests that erupted in Indonesia, leading to presidential intervention? a) Increase in fuel prices b) Allegations of electoral fraud c) Increased benefits and salaries for parliament members d) New taxation policies Ans: c) Increased benefits and salaries for parliament members 6.In response to widespread protests in Indonesia, what specific measure did President Prabowo agree to implement regarding parliament members? a) Imposing a salary cut for all government officials b) Revoking the allowance and imposing moratoriums on foreign trips c) Dissolving the parliament and calling for new elections d) Launching an investigation into the finance minister Ans: b) Revoking the allowance and imposing moratoriums on foreign trips 7.Which high-ranking Houthi-led government official, identified as Prime Minister, was among those killed in recent targeted strikes by the Israeli Air Force in Yemen? a) Foreign Minister b) Interior Minister c) Ahmed al-Rahawi d) Defense Minister Ans: c) Ahmed al-Rahawi 8.Which international body declared that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza? a) United Nations Human Rights Council b) International Criminal Court c) International Association of Genocide Scholars d) Amnesty International Ans: c) International Association of Genocide Scholars 9.In which Ukrainian region did Russian forces shell Bilozerka, resulting in the death of a 73-year-old man? a) Kyiv b) Donetsk c) Kherson d) Zaporizhzhia Ans: c) Kherson 10.Which Ukrainian region experienced 'intensive attacks' by Russian forces, damaging dozens of homes and disrupting water and energy supplies? a) Kharkiv b) Lviv c) Sumy d) Odesa Ans: c) Sumy 11.Where did Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping hold bilateral talks focusing on border peace and expanding cooperation? a) G20 Summit in New Delhi b) BRICS Summit in Johannesburg c) SCO Summit 2025 in Tianjin d) ASEAN Summit in Jakarta Ans: c) SCO Summit 2025 in Tianjin 12.What type of agreement did India and Japan sign during the 15th India-Japan Annual Summit in Tokyo? a) Free Trade Agreement b) Defense Cooperation Pact c) Memorandum of Cooperation on Joint Crediting Mechanism d) Cultural Exchange Program Ans: c) Memorandum of Cooperation on Joint Crediting Mechanism 13.What is the target investment amount from Japan to India over the next decade, discussed at the 15th India-Japan Annual Summit? a) 5 trillion yen b) 8 trillion yen c) 10 trillion yen d) 12 trillion yen Ans: c) 10 trillion yen 14.Which Indian organization made history by becoming the first Indian organization to win the prestigious Ramon Magsaysay Award in 2025? a) Pratham b) Teach for India c) Educate Girls d) Goonj Ans: c) Educate Girls

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1.At which city was the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit, where PM Modi engaged in significant bilateral discussions, held? a) Beijing b) Moscow c) Tianjin d) New Delhi Ans: c) Tianjin 2.Which three elements di...

1.At which city was the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit, where PM Modi engaged in significant bilateral discussions, held? a) Beijing b) Moscow c) Tianjin d) New Delhi Ans: c) Tianjin 2.Which three elements did Prime Minister Modi use to redefine the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) at the recent summit? a) Stability, Culture, Economy b) Security, Connectivity, Opportunity c) Sovereignty, Cooperation, Openness d) Sustainability, Commerce, Outreach Ans: b) Security, Connectivity, Opportunity 3.Which terror attack was strongly condemned by PM Modi at the SCO Summit, emphasizing 'no double standards on terrorism'? a) Uri attack b) Pulwama attack c) Pahalgam attack d) Mumbai attack Ans: c) Pahalgam attack 4.Prime Minister Modi inaugurated 'Semicon India 2025' on September 2nd. What is the primary aim of this initiative? a) To promote agricultural technology in India b) To boost India's semiconductor ecosystem c) To develop new software for government services d) To attract investment in renewable energy Ans: b) To boost India's semiconductor ecosystem 5.'Semicon India 2025' was inaugurated at which location? a) Pragati Maidan, New Delhi b) Bengaluru International Exhibition Centre c) Yashobhoomi, New Delhi d) HITEX Exhibition Center, Hyderabad Ans: c) Yashobhoomi, New Delhi 6.Which former US President branded US-India trade a 'one-sided disaster' following PM Modi's meetings at the SCO Summit? a) Barack Obama b) George W. Bush c) Bill Clinton d) Donald Trump Ans: d) Donald Trump 7.The Maratha Reservation Protest has caused significant disruptions in which Indian state? a) Gujarat b) Maharashtra c) Rajasthan d) Karnataka Ans: b) Maharashtra 8.Which Indian states were mentioned as grappling with incessant rains and severe flooding, with the IMD warning of extreme rainfall? a) Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal b) Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan c) Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir d) Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh Ans: c) Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir 9.The 21st edition of the India-US Joint Military Exercise 'Yudh Abhyas 2025' is set to take place in which US state? a) California b) Texas c) Alaska d) Florida Ans: c) Alaska 10.What is a key feature of the upcoming Census 2027, as mentioned in the provided content? a) It will be conducted entirely offline b) It will be the first 'Digital Census' with geo-tagging of buildings c) It will only collect data on economic indicators d) It will be conducted by a private agency Ans: b) It will be the first 'Digital Census' with geo-tagging of buildings 11.The Online Gaming Act 2025, as mentioned, bans all forms of online money games while promoting what? a) Traditional board games b) Educational games c) E-sports d) Card games Ans: c) E-sports 12.Which Indian sportsperson, mentioned in the 'Other Key Developments' section, announced his retirement? a) Virat Kohli b) Rohit Sharma c) Cheteshwar Pujara d) Jasprit Bumrah Ans: c) Cheteshwar Pujara

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1.India recently launched one of its first end-to-end Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) pilot line facilities. In which city is this facility located? a) Bengaluru b) Pune c) Sanand d) Hyderabad Ans: c) Sanand
1.India recently launched one of its first end-to-end Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) pilot line facilities. In which city is this facility located? a) Bengaluru b) Pune c) Sanand d) Hyderabad Ans: c) Sanand 2.The newly launched OSAT pilot line facility in Sanand, Gujarat, is operated by which company? a) Voltix Semicon b) CG Semi c) Skyroot Aerospace d) Axiom Space Ans: b) CG Semi 3.What special designation has been given to the current year concerning the collaboration between India and Japan in advanced technology sectors? a) Year of Digital Transformation b) Year of Clean Energy Partnership c) Year of Science, Technology and Innovation Exchanges d) Year of Space Exploration Ans: c) Year of Science, Technology and Innovation Exchanges 4.Which of the following is NOT explicitly mentioned as a sector of enhanced collaboration between India and Japan? a) Artificial Intelligence b) Quantum Technologies c) Marine Biodiversity Research d) Clean Energy Ans: c) Marine Biodiversity Research 5.Axiom Space, keen on collaboration with ISRO and Indian private players, is building a commercial successor to the International Space Station (ISS). What is this commercial station called? a) Orbital Gateway b) Star Station c) Axiom Station d) Lunar Habitation Module Ans: c) Axiom Station 6.Which Indian private player in the space sector is specifically mentioned as a potential collaborator for Axiom Space's commercial station? a) Bellatrix Aerospace b) Dhruva Space c) Skyroot Aerospace d) Agnikul Cosmos Ans: c) Skyroot Aerospace 7.How many technologies has the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) recently transferred to private companies to enhance self-reliance and commercialization? a) Three b) Five c) Seven d) Ten Ans: b) Five 8.Which specific ISRO-developed technology, crucial for integrating multiple semiconductor chips, was transferred to Voltix Semicon Pvt. Ltd. for biomedical applications like RT-PCR kits? a) Cryogenic Engine Technology b) Low Temperature Co-Fired Ceramic (LTCC) Multi-Chip Module c) Satellite Imaging Software d) Advanced Propulsion System Ans: b) Low Temperature Co-Fired Ceramic (LTCC) Multi-Chip Module 9.India has developed its first indigenous water-soluble fertilizer production process. This 'Make in India' initiative aims to substantially reduce the country's reliance on imports from which country? a) USA b) Russia c) China d) Germany Ans: c) China 10.What is a key unique feature of India's newly developed indigenous water-soluble fertilizer production process? a) It requires different technologies for each type of fertilizer b) It is exclusively for organic farming c) It allows for the production of almost all types of soluble fertilizers through a single process d) It is primarily designed for nitrogen-based fertilizers Ans: c) It allows for the production of almost all types of soluble fertilizers through a single process 11.India recently hosted the first-ever 3GPP Radio Access Networks (RAN) Working Group meetings on 6G standardization. In which city were these meetings held? a) New Delhi b) Mumbai c) Chennai d) Bengaluru Ans: d) Bengaluru 12.Which Indian organization hosted the 3GPP RAN Working Group meetings on 6G standardization in Bengaluru? a) Department of Telecommunications (DoT) b) Telecommunications Standards Development Society, India (TSDSI) c) Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) d) National Informatics Centre (NIC) Ans: b) Telecommunications Standards Development Society, India (TSDSI) 13.The 6G standardization meetings in India initiated discussions under which specific 3GPP Release? a) Release 18 b) Release 19 c) Release 20 d) Release 21 Ans: c) Release 20 14.A new diatom species, Climaconeis heteropolaris, was recently discovered off India's southwestern coast. This discovery marks the first recording of a Climaconeis species on which part of India's coast? a) East Coast b) West Coast c) Andaman and Nicobar Islands d) Gulf of Mannar Ans: b) West Coast 15.The newly discovered diatom species, Climaconeis heteropolaris, was found in coastal estuaries where which two rivers flow into the Arabian Sea? a) Krishna and Godavari b) Narmada and Tapi c) Sita and Swarna d) Mahanadi and Ganga Ans: c) Sita and Swarna

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1.What was India's GDP growth rate in the April-June quarter of fiscal year 2025-26 (Q1 FY26)? a) 7.6% b) 7.7% c) 7.8% d) 9.3% Ans: c) 7.8% 2.The 7.8% GDP growth in Q1 FY26 marked a high for how many quarters? a) Th...

1.What was India's GDP growth rate in the April-June quarter of fiscal year 2025-26 (Q1 FY26)? a) 7.6% b) 7.7% c) 7.8% d) 9.3% Ans: c) 7.8% 2.The 7.8% GDP growth in Q1 FY26 marked a high for how many quarters? a) Three quarters b) Four quarters c) Five quarters d) Six quarters Ans: c) Five quarters 3.Who is the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA) Secretary mentioned in the text, highlighting the broad-based growth? a) Sanjay Malhotra b) Shaktikanta Das c) Anuradha Thakur d) Nirmala Sitharaman Ans: c) Anuradha Thakur 4.Among the key sectors mentioned (manufacturing, construction, services), which one recorded the highest growth rate in Q1 FY26? a) Manufacturing b) Construction c) Services d) All grew at the same rate Ans: c) Services 5.What percentage hike on certain Indian goods was imposed by the United States, raising concerns among exporters? a) 25% b) 50% c) 75% d) 100% Ans: b) 50% 6.Which of the following sectors was NOT specifically mentioned as being affected by the new US tariffs? a) Gems and jewellery b) Textiles c) Mentha oil d) Pharmaceuticals Ans: d) Pharmaceuticals 7.Domestic demand accounts for what percentage of India's GDP, providing a significant buffer against external trade shocks? a) Over 40% b) Over 50% c) Over 60% d) Over 70% Ans: c) Over 60% 8.According to the provided text, who is the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor who expressed confidence in India becoming the world's third-largest economy soon? a) Anuradha Thakur b) Sanjay Malhotra c) Urjit Patel d) Raghuram Rajan Ans: b) Sanjay Malhotra 9.Which initiative was mentioned by the RBI Governor (as per the text) for fostering financial inclusion and national development? a) Make in India b) Skill India Mission c) Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana d) Swachh Bharat Abhiyan Ans: c) Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana 10.What is the fiscal deficit target for FY26 as a percentage of GDP, which the government is confident of achieving? a) 4.0% b) 4.2% c) 4.4% d) 4.6% Ans: c) 4.4% 11.The upcoming GST rationalization is expected to benefit which of the following sectors, as per the text? a) Automobile and IT b) Textiles and Fertilizers c) Healthcare and Education d) Banking and Insurance Ans: b) Textiles and Fertilizers 12.Which of the following countries was NOT mentioned as a new destination for Indian exporters diversifying their markets amidst US tariff challenges? a) UAE b) Bangladesh c) Italy d) Germany Ans: d) Germany

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1.Which UN-backed body confirmed a famine in the Gaza Governorate? a) World Health Organization (WHO) b) United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) c) Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) d) World Food Programme (WFP) Ans...

1.Which UN-backed body confirmed a famine in the Gaza Governorate? a) World Health Organization (WHO) b) United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) c) Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) d) World Food Programme (WFP) Ans: c) Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) 2.The aid flotilla aiming to break the Israeli blockade of Gaza departed from which city? a) Athens b) Barcelona c) Rome d) Istanbul Ans: b) Barcelona 3.What was the US justification for denying entry visas to Palestinian officials, as cited in the content? a) Alleged involvement in terrorism b) Lack of diplomatic recognition c) Palestinian appeals to the ICC and ICJ d) Economic sanctions against the Palestinian Authority Ans: c) Palestinian appeals to the ICC and ICJ 4.In Yemen, which specific UN agencies were reportedly raided by the Iran-backed Houthi group? a) UN Refugee Agency and UN Development Programme b) UN Food and Children's agencies c) UN Peacekeeping Mission and UN Human Rights Office d) UN Environmental Programme and UNIDO Ans: b) UN Food and Children's agencies 5.Which Houthi leader was reportedly killed in Israeli airstrikes in Sanaa, according to the content? a) Abdul-Malik al-Houthi b) Mohammed Ali al-Houthi c) Ahmed al-Rahawi d) Saleh al-Samad Ans: c) Ahmed al-Rahawi 6.Which pro-Western Ukrainian politician's shooting death in Lviv led to the arrest of a suspect? a) Vitali Klitschko b) Andriy Parubiy c) Arseniy Yatsenyuk d) Oleh Tyahnybok Ans: b) Andriy Parubiy 7.During Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to China, what was identified as a primary topic of discussion? a) Global economic recovery b) Climate change initiatives c) The ongoing war in Ukraine d) Space exploration cooperation Ans: c) The ongoing war in Ukraine 8.Besides Russian President Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping, who else participated in the regional summit in China? a) Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida b) South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol c) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi d) Pakistani Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar Ans: c) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi 9.Why was Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra removed from office? a) Corruption charges b) Election fraud c) Misconduct, as ruled by the Constitutional Court d) Loss of a no-confidence vote Ans: c) Misconduct, as ruled by the Constitutional Court 10.What sparked protests in Indonesia, leading the president to scrap lawmakers' perks? a) New tax policies b) Increased benefits and salaries for parliament members c) Environmental regulations d) Privatization of state-owned enterprises Ans: b) Increased benefits and salaries for parliament members 11.A 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck which region near the Pakistan border, killing at least nine people? a) Western Afghanistan b) Eastern Afghanistan c) Northern Afghanistan d) Southern Afghanistan Ans: b) Eastern Afghanistan 12.Which province in Pakistan was severely affected by its biggest flood, putting two million people at risk? a) Sindh b) Balochistan c) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa d) Punjab Ans: d) Punjab 13.According to provisional data from the Met Office, which year recorded the warmest summer on record in the United Kingdom? a) 2023 b) 2024 c) 2025 d) 2026 Ans: c) 2025 14.What notable incident occurred at the Russian consulate in Sydney, Australia? a) A protest rally turned violent b) A car crashed into the consulate building c) It was targeted by a cyberattack d) A fire broke out inside the premises Ans: b) A car crashed into the consulate building

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1.Where was the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit, attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, recently held? a) Beijing, China b) Tianjin, China c) Shanghai, China d) New Delhi, India Ans: b) Tianjin, China 2.Wha...

1.Where was the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit, attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, recently held? a) Beijing, China b) Tianjin, China c) Shanghai, China d) New Delhi, India Ans: b) Tianjin, China 2.What was a key point of agreement between Prime Minister Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping during their bilateral meeting at the SCO Summit? a) To immediately resolve all border disputes within a year. b) That India and China are development partners rather than rivals. c) To form a military alliance against cross-border terrorism. d) To establish a joint economic free trade zone. Ans: b) That India and China are development partners rather than rivals. 3.Besides Chinese President Xi Jinping, which other country's acting President and military chief did PM Modi meet at the SCO Summit? a) Russia b) Pakistan c) Myanmar d) Kazakhstan Ans: c) Myanmar 4.According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), what was the average rainfall for August 2025, making it the 7th highest since 2001? a) 180.5 mm b) 220.0 mm c) 268.1 mm d) 301.2 mm Ans: c) 268.1 mm 5.Which type of natural calamities are particularly warned about in the Himalayan states for September 2025, with spillover risks in Delhi, Haryana, and Rajasthan? a) Cyclones and tsunamis b) Droughts and heatwaves c) Flash floods, landslides, and cloudbursts d) Earthquakes and volcanic eruptions Ans: c) Flash floods, landslides, and cloudbursts 6.Against which political figure was an FIR registered for alleged "objectionable" remarks made against Union Home Minister Amit Shah? a) Rahul Gandhi b) Mahua Moitra c) Mamata Banerjee d) Akhilesh Yadav Ans: b) Mahua Moitra 7.What did senior RSS functionary Ramlal suggest India could do with the challenges posed by the imposition of 50 percent tariffs by the US? a) Seek immediate trade negotiations to remove tariffs. b) File a complaint with the World Trade Organization. c) Transform them into an opportunity to boost its economy and become a global leader through self-reliance. d) Reduce its own tariffs on US imports in retaliation. Ans: c) Transform them into an opportunity to boost its economy and become a global leader through self-reliance. 8.Which airport is set to receive two new daily direct flights to Bengaluru starting September 1? a) Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport b) Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport c) Chandigarh's Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport d) Jaipur International Airport Ans: c) Chandigarh's Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport 9.Which veteran Indian Test cricketer recently announced his retirement from international cricket? a) Virat Kohli b) Rohit Sharma c) Cheteshwar Pujara d) Ravichandran Ashwin Ans: c) Cheteshwar Pujara 10.In which sport did Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty assure India of a medal at the World Championships? a) Tennis b) Table Tennis c) Badminton d) Squash Ans: c) Badminton 11.What did PM Modi convey to President Xi Jinping regarding terrorism during their meeting? a) That China should lead a global anti-terrorism initiative. b) That both India and China are victims of terrorism. c) That India requires China's military assistance against terrorism. d) That terrorism is no longer a significant threat to either country. Ans: b) That both India and China are victims of terrorism. 12.What is the Election Commission of India (ECI) targeting for all Bihar voters post the Special electoral Roll Revision (SIR)? a) New voter cards b) Compulsory online voting c) A new biometric identification system d) An increase in polling booth locations Ans: a) New voter cards

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1.Which two organizations successfully demonstrated free-space quantum secure communication over one kilometre? a) ISRO and DRDO b) IIT Delhi and DRDO c) IIT Bombay and ISRO d) DRDO and Bhabha Atomic Research Centre Ans: b) IIT Delhi...

1.Which two organizations successfully demonstrated free-space quantum secure communication over one kilometre? a) ISRO and DRDO b) IIT Delhi and DRDO c) IIT Bombay and ISRO d) DRDO and Bhabha Atomic Research Centre Ans: b) IIT Delhi and DRDO 2.What was the secure key rate achieved in the quantum secure communication experiment? a) 120 bits per second b) 240 bits per second c) 500 bits per second d) 1000 bits per second Ans: b) 240 bits per second 3.How many advanced technologies has ISRO transferred to Indian companies, facilitated by IN-SPACe? a) Three b) Five c) Seven d) Ten Ans: b) Five 4.The joint mission between ISRO and JAXA, Chandrayaan-5, is also known by what acronym? a) LUPEX b) MOONEX c) POLARIS d) SPACE-X Ans: a) LUPEX 5.In the Chandrayaan-5 (LUPEX) mission, which agency is responsible for developing the rover and which for the lander? a) ISRO for rover, JAXA for lander b) JAXA for rover, ISRO for lander c) Both ISRO and JAXA for rover d) Both ISRO and JAXA for lander Ans: b) JAXA for rover, ISRO for lander 6.When is India's first human spaceflight under the Gaganyaan programme scheduled? a) First quarter of 2026 b) Fourth quarter of 2026 c) First quarter of 2027 d) Second quarter of 2027 Ans: c) First quarter of 2027 7.India's largest aero engine test bed was inaugurated by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in which city/region? a) Bengaluru, Karnataka b) Pune, Maharashtra c) Gautam Buddh Nagar, Uttar Pradesh d) Hyderabad, Telangana Ans: c) Gautam Buddh Nagar, Uttar Pradesh 8.What was the name of the integrated air defence system mission successfully tested by DRDO on August 23, 2025? a) 'Agni Rakshak Mission' b) 'Vayu Kavach Mission' c) 'Sudarshan Chakra Mission' d) 'Iron Dome Mission' Ans: c) 'Sudarshan Chakra Mission' 9.What is the projected value of India's AI sector by 2025? a) USD 5 billion b) USD 8 billion c) USD 10 billion d) USD 12 billion Ans: b) USD 8 billion 10.Which year has been designated as the Year of Science, Technology and Innovation Exchanges between India and Japan? a) 2024 b) 2025 c) 2026 d) 2027 Ans: b) 2025 11.How much did Indian startups collectively raise between August 25 and August 30, 2025? a) $75.5 million b) $88.9 million c) $98.2 million d) $110.1 million Ans: c) $98.2 million 12.What is the value of the Venture Capital fund planned by the Delhi government under its 'Delhi Startup Policy, 2025'? a) INR 100 Crore b) INR 200 Crore c) INR 500 Crore d) INR 1000 Crore Ans: b) INR 200 Crore

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1.What was India's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate in the April-June quarter of the fiscal year 2025-26? a) 9.3% b) 7.8% c) 7.6% d) 3.7% Ans: b) 7.8% 2.The 7.8% GDP growth in the April-June quarter of FY2025-26 repr...

1.What was India's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate in the April-June quarter of the fiscal year 2025-26? a) 9.3% b) 7.8% c) 7.6% d) 3.7% Ans: b) 7.8% 2.The 7.8% GDP growth in the April-June quarter of FY2025-26 represents the fastest growth rate recorded in how many past quarters? a) Three quarters b) Four quarters c) Five quarters d) Six quarters Ans: c) Five quarters 3.Which sector registered the highest growth rate in India's GDP during the April-June quarter of FY2025-26? a) Manufacturing b) Construction c) Services d) Agriculture Ans: c) Services 4.Who is the Chief Economic Adviser (CEA) mentioned in the text, who noted the resilience of the Indian economy based on the strong first-quarter numbers? a) Piyush Goyal b) Sanjay Malhotra c) V. Anantha Nageswaran d) Shaktikanta Das Ans: c) V. Anantha Nageswaran 5.What percentage of tariff did the United States impose on Indian goods, effective August 27, 2025? a) 25% b) 30% c) 40% d) 50% Ans: d) 50% 6.The US tariffs on Indian goods are reportedly linked to which of the following reasons? a) India's trade surplus with the US b) India's continued imports of Russian oil c) India's intellectual property rights violations d) India's restrictive e-commerce policies Ans: b) India's continued imports of Russian oil 7.The US tariffs are expected to potentially shave off how many percentage points from India's growth over a year? a) 0.1 to 0.3 percentage points b) 0.4 to 0.5 percentage points c) 0.6 to 0.8 percentage points d) 0.9 to 1.0 percentage points Ans: c) 0.6 to 0.8 percentage points 8.Which of the following labor-intensive sectors is explicitly mentioned as being disproportionately affected by the US tariffs? a) Information Technology b) Automotive c) Diamond polishing d) Pharmaceuticals Ans: c) Diamond polishing 9.In the week ending August 30, which type of investor showed resilience and cushioned some of the market impact from US tariffs? a) Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) b) Foreign Direct Investors (FDIs) c) Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) d) International Monetary Fund (IMF) Ans: c) Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) 10.Which of the following is NOT a measure being formulated by the Indian government to support exporters in response to US tariffs? a) Easing Special Economic Zone (SEZ) norms b) Providing liquidity relief c) Imposing retaliatory tariffs on US goods d) Enhancing market access through trade pacts Ans: c) Imposing retaliatory tariffs on US goods 11.Who is the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor mentioned in the text, who expressed confidence in India's economic future? a) Shaktikanta Das b) Raghuram Rajan c) Sanjay Malhotra d) Urjit Patel Ans: c) Sanjay Malhotra 12.Which financial inclusion scheme was credited by the RBI Governor for bolstering growth and integrating diverse populations into India's economic journey? a) Make in India b) Skill India Mission c) Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana d) Swachh Bharat Abhiyan Ans: c) Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana 13.Japanese and Indian business leaders have agreed to establish a framework for private-sector dialogue focused on enhancing which aspect? a) Cultural exchange b) Military cooperation c) Economic security d) Space exploration Ans: c) Economic security 14.When did the National Stock Exchange (NSE) conduct a mock trading session as part of preparations for a mandatory software upgrade? a) August 27, 2025 b) August 28, 2025 c) August 30, 2025 d) September 1, 2025 Ans: c) August 30, 2025 15.What was the status of banking operations across India on August 30, 2025, given that it was a fifth Saturday? a) Banks were closed nationwide. b) Operations were restricted to online transactions. c) Banking operations proceeded normally. d) Only private banks were open. Ans: c) Banking operations proceeded normally.

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1.Where is the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, attended by Indian PM Modi, being held? a) Beijing, China b) Tianjin, China c) Shanghai, China d) Moscow, Russia Ans: b) Tianjin, China 2.The Indian Prime Minist...

1.Where is the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, attended by Indian PM Modi, being held? a) Beijing, China b) Tianjin, China c) Shanghai, China d) Moscow, Russia Ans: b) Tianjin, China 2.The Indian Prime Minister's current visit to China for the SCO summit marks his first visit to the country in how many years since the Galwan clash? a) 3 years b) 5 years c) 7 years d) 10 years Ans: c) 7 years 3.India and Japan recently signed 21 agreements during PM Modi's visit to Tokyo. These agreements primarily aim to boost innovation and fortify global supply chain resilience across various sectors, EXCEPT: a) Artificial Intelligence b) Semiconductor Development c) Space Exploration d) Digital Technology Ans: c) Space Exploration 4.Russian President Vladimir Putin is confirmed to visit India in December 2025. The details of this visit are expected to be finalized during which event? a) G20 Summit b) BRICS Summit c) SCO Summit d) UN General Assembly Ans: c) SCO Summit 5.Which international organization has warned that a safe evacuation of Gaza City's hundreds of thousands of residents would be impossible? a) United Nations b) World Health Organization c) Red Cross d) Doctors Without Borders Ans: c) Red Cross 6.Regarding the conflict in Gaza, what is the current stance of the European Union on imposing sanctions on Israel? a) They have unanimously agreed to impose sanctions. b) They are divided on imposing sanctions. c) They have rejected any calls for sanctions. d) They are waiting for a UN resolution before deciding. Ans: b) They are divided on imposing sanctions. 7.The United States recently revoked the visas of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and other Palestinian officials. What was the direct consequence of this action mentioned in the text? a) It led to immediate peace talks. b) It prevented their attendance at the upcoming UN General Assembly meeting. c) It resulted in new sanctions against Palestine. d) It prompted a change in US foreign policy. Ans: b) It prevented their attendance at the upcoming UN General Assembly meeting. 8.According to the text, who was reported killed in an Israeli strike in Yemen's capital? a) A prominent Houthi military commander. b) The Houthi Prime Minister and other ministers. c) A senior UN official. d) The Yemeni President. Ans: b) The Houthi Prime Minister and other ministers. 9.A US federal appeals court recently ruled that most of former President Donald Trump's trade tariffs were illegal. On what grounds was this ruling made? a) They violated international trade agreements. b) He exceeded his emergency powers. c) They caused significant economic harm. d) They were discriminatory. Ans: b) He exceeded his emergency powers. 10.In the recent Russian drone and missile attack on Ukrainian cities, where did a fatality, along with dozens of injuries, occur? a) Kyiv region b) Lviv region c) Zaporizhzhia region d) Odesa region Ans: c) Zaporizhzhia region 11.Who was appointed as the acting prime minister of Thailand following a constitutional court ruling that terminated Paetongtarn Shinawatra's premiership? a) Prayut Chan-o-cha b) Srettha Thavisin c) Phumtham Wechayachai d) Thaksin Shinawatra Ans: c) Phumtham Wechayachai 12.The Trump administration is advancing plans to rename which US government department as the 'Department of War'? a) Department of State b) Department of Homeland Security c) Department of Justice d) Department of Defense Ans: d) Department of Defense

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1.During a telephonic conversation, what was Prime Minister Modi's reiterated position to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy? a) India's support for military intervention in the conflict. b) India's consistent position on the pe...

1.During a telephonic conversation, what was Prime Minister Modi's reiterated position to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy? a) India's support for military intervention in the conflict. b) India's consistent position on the peaceful settlement of the conflict. c) India's offer of substantial economic aid to Ukraine. d) India's call for international sanctions against Russia. Ans: b) India's consistent position on the peaceful settlement of the conflict. 2.Prime Minister Modi's recent visit to China for the SCO Summit marked his first visit to the country in how many years? a) Five years b) Seven years c) Ten years d) Three years Ans: b) Seven years 3.Which city in China did Prime Minister Modi visit for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit? a) Beijing b) Shanghai c) Tianjin d) Guangzhou Ans: c) Tianjin 4.Which of the following issues were expected to be discussed at the SCO Summit attended by PM Modi? a) Global climate change initiatives and renewable energy targets. b) US tariffs on India and Russia's oil trade. c) International space exploration collaborations and asteroid mining. d) Development of new global financial institutions. Ans: b) US tariffs on India and Russia's oil trade. 5.During his visit to Tokyo, PM Modi met with the Governors of how many Japanese prefectures to reinforce bilateral ties? a) 10 b) 12 c) 16 d) 20 Ans: c) 16 6.Which Indian city has been approved by the Union Cabinet to bid for hosting the 2030 Commonwealth Games? a) New Delhi b) Mumbai c) Bengaluru d) Ahmedabad Ans: d) Ahmedabad 7.According to Chief Economic Adviser (CEA) Anantha Nageswaran, what is the government actively working on regarding the impact of high US tariffs? a) Imposing retaliatory tariffs on US imports. b) Encouraging domestic consumption to offset export losses. c) Cushioning the export sector from these tariffs. d) Seeking alternative trade partners to replace the US market. Ans: c) Cushioning the export sector from these tariffs. 8.The State Energy Efficiency Index (SEEI) 2024 was released by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) in collaboration with which organization? a) International Energy Agency (IEA) b) Alliance for an Energy Efficient Economy (AEEE) c) NITI Aayog d) Ministry of Power Ans: b) Alliance for an Energy Efficient Economy (AEEE) 9.Which of the following states was identified as a top performer in the State Energy Efficiency Index (SEEI) 2024? a) Uttar Pradesh b) Rajasthan c) Maharashtra d) Karnataka Ans: c) Maharashtra 10.The SEEI 2024 report highlighted India's energy vulnerabilities due to its significant dependence on imports of which resources, particularly from Russia? a) Coal and natural gas b) Crude oil and gas c) Uranium and thorium d) Renewable energy technologies Ans: b) Crude oil and gas 11.Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav joined Rahul Gandhi's 'Vote Adhikar Yatra' in which state? a) Uttar Pradesh b) Bihar c) West Bengal d) Rajasthan Ans: b) Bihar 12.An official from which organization was arrested by the CBI for alleged embezzlement of ₹232 crore? a) Indian Railways b) Airports Authority of India c) Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) d) National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) Ans: b) Airports Authority of India

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1.What is the designated year for 'Science, Technology and Innovation Exchanges' between India and Japan, as highlighted during Prime Minister Modi's visit to Tokyo? a) 2024 b) 2025 c) 2026 d) 2030 Ans: b) 2025 2.Which Japan...

1.What is the designated year for 'Science, Technology and Innovation Exchanges' between India and Japan, as highlighted during Prime Minister Modi's visit to Tokyo? a) 2024 b) 2025 c) 2026 d) 2030 Ans: b) 2025 2.Which Japanese company is partnering with CG Power to establish an OSAT (Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test) facility in Gujarat, India? a) Tokyo Electron b) Renesas Electronics c) NTT Data d) JBIC Ans: b) Renesas Electronics 3.The collaborations with IIT Hyderabad and C-DAC in the semiconductor sector are advancing under which Indian program? a) Make in India b) Digital India c) Chips to Startup d) Skill India Ans: c) Chips to Startup 4.A new Memorandum of Cooperation boosting collaboration in rare earths and critical minerals between India and Japan was signed in which month/year? a) August 2024 b) August 2025 c) July 2025 d) September 2024 Ans: b) August 2025 5.Toyota Tsusho's existing refining initiative related to critical minerals is located in which Indian state? a) Gujarat b) Karnataka c) Andhra Pradesh d) Telangana Ans: c) Andhra Pradesh 6.Which Indian power plant is set to implement ammonia co-firing as part of the clean energy collaboration between India and Japan? a) Tata Power Mundra b) Adani Power Mundra c) NTPC Dadri d) Reliance Power Sasan Ans: b) Adani Power Mundra 7.The partnership for a 400MW renewable portfolio in India involves JBIC-Osaka Gas and which Indian company? a) Adani Green Energy b) ReNew Power c) Clean Max d) Tata Power Solar Ans: c) Clean Max 8.Which two companies are collaborating on 5G and Open RAN systems as part of the India-Japan ICT advancements? a) Wipro and Fujitsu b) TCS and NEC c) NEC and Reliance Jio d) Infosys and Hitachi Ans: c) NEC and Reliance Jio 9.In the ICT sector, NTT Data and Neysa Networks are committing to a large AI data center cluster in which Indian city? a) Bengaluru b) Chennai c) Hyderabad d) Pune Ans: c) Hyderabad 10.The Chandrayaan-5 mission, an agreement between ISRO and JAXA, is part of which specific lunar exploration program? a) Gaganyaan b) Mangalyaan-2 c) Lunar Polar Exploration (LUPEX) d) Shukrayaan Ans: c) Lunar Polar Exploration (LUPEX) 11.The 'Indian Army Terrier Cyber Quest 2025' national challenge is being conducted by the Indian Army in collaboration with which two entities? a) IIT Bombay and NASSCOM b) IIT Delhi and CERT-In c) IIT Madras and CyberPeace d) IIT Kanpur and DRDO Ans: c) IIT Madras and CyberPeace 12.What is the primary focus of the deepened 'Special Strategic and Global Partnership' between India and Japan? a) Military alliances and defense production b) Economic security and innovation c) Cultural exchange and tourism d) Agricultural development and food security Ans: b) Economic security and innovation 13.Beyond Renesas Electronics, which other Japanese company has formed a strategic tie-up with Tata Electronics to strengthen India's semiconductor ecosystem? a) Toshiba b) Sony c) Tokyo Electron d) Panasonic Ans: c) Tokyo Electron 14.The collaboration between India and Japan on critical minerals is coordinated through which multilateral frameworks? a) BRICS and SCO b) ASEAN and BIMSTEC c) Mineral Security Partnership and Quad Critical Minerals Initiatives d) G7 and OECD Ans: c) Mineral Security Partnership and Quad Critical Minerals Initiatives 15.Which of the following technologies are Global Capability Centers (GCCs) in India leveraging for digital transformation, as mentioned in the content? a) Only Cloud Computing and Blockchain b) Only AI and ML c) GenAI, AI, ML, IoT, Data Analytics, Cloud Computing, and Blockchain d) Only Quantum Computing and Drone Technology Ans: c) GenAI, AI, ML, IoT, Data Analytics, Cloud Computing, and Blockchain

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1.What was India's GDP growth rate in the April-June quarter (Q1) of fiscal year 2025-26? a) 6.3% b) 6.8% c) 7.8% d) 8.2% Ans: c) 7.8% 2.Which of the following factors was a primary contributor to India's robust economic gro...

1.What was India's GDP growth rate in the April-June quarter (Q1) of fiscal year 2025-26? a) 6.3% b) 6.8% c) 7.8% d) 8.2% Ans: c) 7.8% 2.Which of the following factors was a primary contributor to India's robust economic growth in Q1 FY25-26? a) Decreased government spending and weak manufacturing b) Increased government spending and healthy manufacturing sector growth c) Decline in consumer sentiment and reduced GFCF d) Stagnant exports and foreign investment outflow Ans: b) Increased government spending and healthy manufacturing sector growth 3.What is the total percentage of the steep tariff imposed by the United States on Indian products, effective August 27, 2025? a) 25% b) 40% c) 50% d) 75% Ans: c) 50% 4.The US tariff on Indian products includes a penalty related to India's purchases of oil from which country? a) Iran b) Venezuela c) Russia d) Saudi Arabia Ans: c) Russia 5.Which of the following sectors is NOT explicitly mentioned as being among the hardest hit by the new US tariffs? a) Textiles b) Leather c) Pharmaceuticals d) Jewellery Ans: c) Pharmaceuticals 6.Who is the current Commerce and Industry Minister of India, mentioned in the context of government measures to mitigate tariff impact? a) V Anantha Nageswaran b) Mukesh Ambani c) Piyush Goyal d) Isha Ambani Ans: c) Piyush Goyal 7.According to Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran, what is the anticipated growth range for the Indian economy in FY26, despite the high tariffs? a) 5.0% - 5.5% b) 6.3% - 6.8% c) 7.0% - 7.5% d) 7.8% - 8.0% Ans: b) 6.3% - 6.8% 8.The Indian government plans to diversify trade to new international markets, particularly towards which region, to mitigate the impact of US tariffs? a) European Union b) Southeast Asia c) Middle East d) Latin America Ans: c) Middle East 9.What was the all-time low value reached by the Indian Rupee against the US Dollar on August 29, primarily due to tariff concerns? a) 79.8096 b) 88.2960 c) 24.4268 d) 50.0000 Ans: b) 88.2960 10.How did Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) react to the news of US tariffs on August 29, as per the provided content? a) They increased their long positions. b) They decreased their short positions. c) They increased their short positions. d) They showed no significant change in positions. Ans: c) They increased their short positions. 11.What is the target timeframe for Jio's Initial Public Offering (IPO) as announced by Mukesh Ambani? a) Second half of 2025 b) First half of 2026 c) End of 2027 d) First half of 2027 Ans: b) First half of 2026 12.Reliance Industries aims to double its EBITDA by the end of which year? a) 2025 b) 2026 c) 2027 d) 2028 Ans: c) 2027 13.What is the name of the new unit formed by Reliance to drive its artificial intelligence ambitions? a) Reliance AI Labs b) Jio Intelligence c) Reliance Digital d) Reliance Intelligence Ans: d) Reliance Intelligence 14.Who highlighted Reliance Retail's target of achieving a revenue CAGR of over 20% in the next three years? a) Mukesh Ambani b) Piyush Goyal c) V Anantha Nageswaran d) Isha Ambani Ans: d) Isha Ambani

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1.Which international organization issued a stark warning about the worsening starvation crisis and famine in Gaza City? a) World Health Organization (WHO) b) United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) c) World Food Programme (WFP) d) D...

1.Which international organization issued a stark warning about the worsening starvation crisis and famine in Gaza City? a) World Health Organization (WHO) b) United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) c) World Food Programme (WFP) d) Doctors Without Borders (MSF) Ans: b) United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) 2.What significant military action did Israel declare regarding Gaza City as the conflict intensified? a) A complete withdrawal of forces b) A 'dangerous combat zone' and initial stages of an offensive c) The establishment of a new humanitarian corridor d) A long-term ceasefire agreement Ans: b) A 'dangerous combat zone' and initial stages of an offensive 3.What was the UN Security Council's recent decision regarding the UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon? a) To expand its mandate significantly b) To extend its mission indefinitely c) To end it over the next two years d) To relocate its headquarters Ans: c) To end it over the next two years 4.Which US court ruled that most of former President Donald Trump's tariffs were illegal? a) The US District Court for the Southern District of New York b) The US Supreme Court c) The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit d) The US Court of International Trade Ans: c) The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit 5.What was the primary reason cited by the federal appeals court for ruling Trump's tariffs illegal? a) They violated international trade agreements b) They were not approved by Congress c) Trump exceeded his authority in using emergency economic powers d) They disproportionately affected US consumers Ans: c) Trump exceeded his authority in using emergency economic powers 6.Which country recently saw its tariffs increased to 50% by the US due to its purchases of Russian oil? a) China b) India c) Germany d) Brazil Ans: b) India 7.Who was the Prime Minister of Thailand recently removed from office by the Constitutional Court? a) Prayut Chan-o-cha b) Srettha Thavisin c) Paetongtarn Shinawatra d) Abhisit Vejjajiva Ans: c) Paetongtarn Shinawatra 8.What was the specific charge leading to the removal of Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra? a) Corruption charges related to infrastructure projects b) Ethical misconduct related to a phone call with former Cambodian leader Hun Sen c) Embezzlement of state funds d) Violation of election laws Ans: b) Ethical misconduct related to a phone call with former Cambodian leader Hun Sen 9.How many prime ministers, including Paetongtarn Shinawatra, have been removed by Thai judges since 2008? a) Three b) Four c) Five d) Six Ans: c) Five 10.Which country did Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently visit to expand ties in security, economy, clean energy, and human resources? a) South Korea b) Japan c) Australia d) Germany Ans: b) Japan 11.What is the target Japanese private sector investment in India over the next decade, as agreed upon during PM Modi's visit? a) 5 trillion yen ($34 billion) b) 10 trillion yen ($68 billion) c) 15 trillion yen ($102 billion) d) 20 trillion yen ($136 billion) Ans: b) 10 trillion yen ($68 billion) 12.Which international organization's summit is PM Modi set to attend, indicating a diplomatic reset with Beijing? a) G7 Summit b) BRICS Summit c) SCO Summit d) ASEAN Summit Ans: c) SCO Summit 13.Which country has expressed interest in negotiating a trade pact with India? a) Saudi Arabia b) United Arab Emirates c) Qatar d) Oman Ans: c) Qatar 14.What is the name of the scheme for street vendors that the Union Cabinet extended until March 31, 2030? a) PM Kisan Samman Nidhi b) PM Jan Dhan Yojana c) PM SVANidhi d) PM Mudra Yojana Ans: c) PM SVANidhi 15.What is India's bioeconomy target by 2030? a) $100 billion b) $200 billion c) $300 billion d) $400 billion Ans: c) $300 billion 16.Who was recently appointed as an Executive Director at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a three-year term? a) Raghuram Rajan b) Shaktikanta Das c) Urjit Patel d) Viral Acharya Ans: c) Urjit Patel

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1.What is the total private investment target pledged by Japan for India over the next decade? a) ¥5 trillion (approximately $34 billion) b) ¥10 trillion (approximately $68 billion) c) ¥15 trillion (approximately $102 billion) d) ¥20...

1.What is the total private investment target pledged by Japan for India over the next decade? a) ¥5 trillion (approximately $34 billion) b) ¥10 trillion (approximately $68 billion) c) ¥15 trillion (approximately $102 billion) d) ¥20 trillion (approximately $136 billion) Ans: b) ¥10 trillion (approximately $68 billion) 2.Which sectors are the primary targets for Japan's ¥10 trillion investment in India? a) Healthcare and Education b) Agriculture and Renewable Energy c) Infrastructure and Manufacturing d) Information Technology and Space Research Ans: c) Infrastructure and Manufacturing 3.Which region is the primary focus of the joint exercises emphasized in the revamped security cooperation between India and Japan? a) South China Sea b) Indo-Pacific region c) Indian Ocean d) Arabian Sea Ans: b) Indo-Pacific region 4.After concluding his visit to Japan, where is PM Modi set to attend the annual SCO summit? a) Russia b) China c) Uzbekistan d) Kazakhstan Ans: b) China 5.What percentage tariff did the United States impose on Indian goods, escalating economic tensions? a) 25% b) 30% c) 40% d) 50% Ans: d) 50% 6.According to Mukesh Ambani's announcement at the AGM, when is Jio set to file for its Initial Public Offering (IPO)? a) 2024 b) 2025 c) 2026 d) 2027 Ans: c) 2026 7.What is the name of Reliance Industries' new wholly-owned subsidiary aimed at making artificial intelligence accessible to everyone? a) Reliance Tech b) Reliance AI Solutions c) Reliance Digital d) Reliance Intelligence Ans: d) Reliance Intelligence 8.Under which policy was India's first National Biofoundry Network launched to accelerate biotechnology innovation? a) BioTech Policy 2025 b) National Bio-Innovation Policy c) BioE3 Policy d) Make in India Bio-Policy Ans: c) BioE3 Policy 9.What is India's projected bioeconomy target by 2030, supported by initiatives like the National Biofoundry Network? a) $100 billion b) $200 billion c) $300 billion d) $400 billion Ans: c) $300 billion 10.Which company inaugurated one of India's first end-to-end Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) Pilot Line Facilities in Sanand, Gujarat? a) Tata Electronics b) Vedanta Foxconn c) CG Power d) Micron Technology Ans: c) CG Power 11.Former RBI Governor Urjit Patel was appointed as the Executive Director for a three-year term in which international organization? a) World Bank b) Asian Development Bank (ADB) c) International Monetary Fund (IMF) d) New Development Bank (NDB) Ans: c) International Monetary Fund (IMF) 12.The Ministry of Minority Affairs launched a new module on the UMEED Portal to assist which specific vulnerable groups with maintenance support? a) Senior Citizens and Disabled Persons b) Farmers and Daily Wage Earners c) Widows, divorced women, and orphans d) Unemployed youth and migrant workers Ans: c) Widows, divorced women, and orphans 13.Which country is set to host the Hero Men's Asia Cup Hockey 2025, where India's campaign begins against China in Rajgir? a) China b) Malaysia c) South Korea d) India Ans: d) India 14.National Sports Day is celebrated on August 29 to honor which legendary Indian sportsperson? a) Milkha Singh b) Major Dhyan Chand c) Sachin Tendulkar d) P.T. Usha Ans: b) Major Dhyan Chand 15.On which date did Prime Minister Narendra Modi conclude his significant visit to Japan, reinforcing strategic partnerships? a) August 25, 2025 b) August 27, 2025 c) August 29, 2025 d) August 31, 2025 Ans: c) August 29, 2025

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1.Who officially launched India's first National Biofoundry Network? a) Jitendra Singh b) Narendra Modi c) Amit Shah d) Nirmala Sitharaman Ans: a) Jitendra Singh 2.The National Biofoundry Network was launched coinciding with...

1.Who officially launched India's first National Biofoundry Network? a) Jitendra Singh b) Narendra Modi c) Amit Shah d) Nirmala Sitharaman Ans: a) Jitendra Singh 2.The National Biofoundry Network was launched coinciding with the one-year anniversary of which policy? a) National Biotechnology Policy b) BioE3 Policy c) Make in India Policy d) National Bioeconomy Policy Ans: b) BioE3 Policy 3.What is the target for India's bioeconomy by the year 2030? a) $100 billion b) $165.7 billion c) $300 billion d) $500 billion Ans: c) $300 billion 4.Which organization facilitated the transfer of ISRO-developed technologies to private Indian companies? a) DRDO b) IN-SPACe c) HAL d) BEL Ans: b) IN-SPACe 5.The Low Temperature Co-Fired Ceramic (LTCC) Multi-Chip Module, transferred by ISRO, was developed by which specific ISRO centre? a) Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) b) Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC) c) Space Application Centre (SAC) d) U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC) Ans: c) Space Application Centre (SAC) 6.What is the name of Maruti-Suzuki's first 'Made-in-India' global Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) launched by PM Modi? a) e-Swift b) e-Alto c) e VITARA d) e-Baleno Ans: c) e VITARA 7.In which city and state is Maruti-Suzuki's new lithium-ion battery production facility located? a) Gurugram, Haryana b) Chennai, Tamil Nadu c) Hansalpur, Ahmedabad, Gujarat d) Pune, Maharashtra Ans: c) Hansalpur, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 8.India successfully test-fired the Agni-V ballistic missile from a test range in which state? a) Andhra Pradesh b) Odisha c) Rajasthan d) Karnataka Ans: b) Odisha 9.What is the strike range of the Agni-V ballistic missile? a) Less than 1,000 km b) 2,000-3,000 km c) Exceeding 5,000 km d) Over 10,000 km Ans: c) Exceeding 5,000 km 10.The Agni-V missile is capable of traveling at what approximate hypersonic speed? a) Nearly 10,000 km per hour b) Nearly 20,000 km per hour c) Nearly 30,000 km per hour d) Nearly 40,000 km per hour Ans: c) Nearly 30,000 km per hour

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1.What was the closing value of the Sensex on Thursday, August 28, 2025, as mentioned in the article? a) 80,786.57 b) 80,080.57 c) 24,500.90 d) 24,711.90 Ans: b) 80,080.57 2.Which of the following sectors experienced a decli...

1.What was the closing value of the Sensex on Thursday, August 28, 2025, as mentioned in the article? a) 80,786.57 b) 80,080.57 c) 24,500.90 d) 24,711.90 Ans: b) 80,080.57 2.Which of the following sectors experienced a decline of over 1% on August 28, 2025, according to the article? a) IT b) FMCG c) PSU Banks d) All of the above Ans: d) All of the above 3.What was the primary catalyst identified for the Indian stock market's substantial decline on August 28, 2025? a) Weak earnings reports b) Foreign capital outflows c) New US tariffs on Indian goods d) RBI's policy changes Ans: c) New US tariffs on Indian goods 4.On what date did the new round of US tariffs on Indian goods come into effect? a) August 25, 2025 b) August 27, 2025 c) August 28, 2025 d) July 31, 2025 Ans: b) August 27, 2025 5.To what percentage were overall duties raised by the US on certain Indian exports due to the new tariffs? a) 10% b) 25% c) 50% d) 75% Ans: c) 50% 6.The new US tariffs on Indian goods are largely seen as a consequence of India's continued purchase of which product? a) Crude oil from Iran b) Russian crude oil c) US agricultural products d) Chinese electronics Ans: b) Russian crude oil 7.Which of the following Indian export sectors is NOT explicitly mentioned as expected to be among the worst-hit by the new US tariffs? a) Textiles b) Gems and jewellery c) Pharmaceuticals d) Auto parts Ans: c) Pharmaceuticals 8.According to its August bulletin, what specific risk did the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) acknowledge regarding US trade policies? a) Risk to inflation b) Risk to overall demand c) Risk to banking sector stability d) Risk to foreign exchange reserves Ans: b) Risk to overall demand 9.Who is the current Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, as mentioned in the provided text? a) Shaktikanta Das b) Raghuram Rajan c) Urjit Patel d) Sanjay Malhotra Ans: d) Sanjay Malhotra 10.On what date did RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra state the central bank's readiness to provide financial support to worst-impacted sectors? a) August 25 b) August 27 c) August 28 d) July 31 Ans: a) August 25 11.The RBI is reportedly considering restricting shadow banks from which specific activity? a) Lending to small businesses b) Investing in real estate c) Duplicating the business activities of their parent companies d) Issuing credit cards Ans: c) Duplicating the business activities of their parent companies 12.According to the 'EY Economy Watch August 2025' report, by which year is India projected to become the world's second-largest economy in terms of purchasing power parity (PPP)? a) 2030 b) 2035 c) 2038 d) 2040 Ans: c) 2038 13.What is the projected GDP of India by 2038, according to the 'EY Economy Watch August 2025' report? a) $25.5 trillion b) $30.0 trillion c) $34.2 trillion d) $40.5 trillion Ans: c) $34.2 trillion 14.Which of the following is NOT cited as a reason for India's robust long-term economic outlook in the EY report? a) A young workforce b) High savings and investment rates c) Dependence on foreign aid d) Favorable demographics Ans: c) Dependence on foreign aid 15.What percentage of India's GDP could potentially be impacted by the US tariffs, according to the article? a) 0.5% b) 0.9% c) 1.5% d) 2.0% Ans: b) 0.9% 16.What was India's industrial production growth rate in July, marking a four-month high? a) 2.1% b) 3.5% c) 4.2% d) 5.0% Ans: b) 3.5% 17.The improvement in India's industrial production in July was primarily driven by which sector? a) Services sector b) Agriculture sector c) Manufacturing sector d) Mining sector Ans: c) Manufacturing sector

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1.The Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, was recently subjected to renewed missile and drone strikes. Which US President, while unhappy, was reportedly not surprised by these attacks and urged "both sides" to end the conflict? a) Joe Biden b) ...

1.The Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, was recently subjected to renewed missile and drone strikes. Which US President, while unhappy, was reportedly not surprised by these attacks and urged "both sides" to end the conflict? a) Joe Biden b) Donald Trump c) Barack Obama d) George W. Bush Ans: b) Donald Trump 2.Russian forces have reportedly made gains in which Ukrainian region amidst renewed conflict? a) Lviv Oblast b) Odesa Oblast c) Dnipropetrovsk region d) Kharkiv Oblast Ans: c) Dnipropetrovsk region 3.In response to recent attacks in Ukraine, which included hits on the British Council and EU offices, which two entities summoned top Russian diplomats? a) NATO and the United States b) The UK and the EU c) The UN and France d) Germany and Poland Ans: b) The UK and the EU 4.Which religious leader recently condemned Israeli attacks in Gaza, calling them 'collective punishment'? a) Pope Francis b) Pope Benedict XVI c) Pope Leo XIV d) Patriarch Kirill Ans: c) Pope Leo XIV 5.Amidst escalating violence in the Middle East, which two countries' officials are reportedly holding ceasefire talks regarding the Israel-Gaza conflict? a) Egypt and Jordan b) Russia and China c) US and Israel d) Saudi Arabia and Iran Ans: c) US and Israel 6.The Trump administration recently imposed new 50% tariffs on exports from which country, challenging its trade momentum? a) China b) Mexico c) India d) Canada Ans: c) India 7.According to an EY report based on IMF projections, by what year is India projected to become the world's second-largest economy in purchasing power parity (PPP) terms? a) 2030 b) 2035 c) 2038 d) 2045 Ans: c) 2038 8.To offset potential losses from recent tariff impositions, India is actively bolstering trade ties with which two countries, among others? a) Japan and South Korea b) Germany and France c) Australia and New Zealand d) China and Russia Ans: d) China and Russia 9.Which two countries recently restored full diplomatic ties by naming new high commissioners, 10 months after a dispute involving an alleged political assassination? a) USA and Mexico b) Canada and India c) UK and Australia d) France and Germany Ans: b) Canada and India 10.Who has Canada appointed as its new high commissioner to India as part of restoring diplomatic ties? a) David Johnston b) Christopher Cooter c) Justin Trudeau d) Melanie Joly Ans: b) Christopher Cooter 11.In which US city did a tragic church shooting occur recently, resulting in the deaths of two Catholic school students and wounding more than a dozen children? a) Chicago b) New York City c) Minneapolis d) Los Angeles Ans: c) Minneapolis 12.President Javier Milei of which country recently faced a strong backlash at a campaign rally due to a widening corruption scandal involving his sister? a) Brazil b) Argentina c) Chile d) Mexico Ans: b) Argentina 13.The UN General Assembly recently launched two significant initiatives, the Independent International Scientific Panel on AI and the Global Dialogue on AI Governance. What is the primary purpose of these initiatives? a) To regulate global internet traffic b) To promote global cooperation on Artificial Intelligence (AI) governance c) To establish international cybersecurity protocols d) To fund AI research in developing countries Ans: b) To promote global cooperation on Artificial Intelligence (AI) governance

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1.When is National Sports Day celebrated annually in India? a) August 27 b) August 28 c) August 29 d) September 1 Ans: c) August 29 2.National Sports Day in India commemorates the birth anniversary of which legendary sports ...

1.When is National Sports Day celebrated annually in India? a) August 27 b) August 28 c) August 29 d) September 1 Ans: c) August 29 2.National Sports Day in India commemorates the birth anniversary of which legendary sports personality? a) Sachin Tendulkar b) Major Dhyan Chand c) Milkha Singh d) Kapil Dev Ans: b) Major Dhyan Chand 3.What was the theme for the National Sports Day 2025 celebration? a) "Sports for All" b) "Fit India, Healthy India" c) "Sport to Promote Peaceful Societies" d) "Play for Gold" Ans: c) "Sport to Promote Peaceful Societies" 4.Major Dhyan Chand, often referred to as the "Hockey Wizard," led India to Olympic gold medals in which of the following sets of years? a) 1924, 1928, 1932 b) 1928, 1932, 1936 c) 1932, 1936, 1940 d) 1936, 1948, 1952 Ans: b) 1928, 1932, 1936 5.The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports collaborated with which other mission to organize the three-day nationwide event for National Sports Day 2025? a) Swachh Bharat Mission b) Digital India Mission c) Fit India Mission d) Make in India Mission Ans: c) Fit India Mission 6.What percentage of new tariffs did the United States impose on India, as mentioned in the current affairs content? a) 25% b) 30% c) 40% d) 50% Ans: d) 50% 7.The additional "penalty tariff" imposed by the US in August 2025 on India was linked to India's purchases of which specific items? a) Chinese electronics and textiles b) Russian oil and defence imports c) European automotive parts and machinery d) Middle Eastern agricultural products Ans: b) Russian oil and defence imports 8.Which of the following Indian sectors were NOT listed as significantly impacted by the new US tariffs? a) Textiles and Apparel b) Gems and Jewellery c) Pharmaceuticals and IT Services d) Shrimp and Leather Ans: c) Pharmaceuticals and IT Services 9.To offset potential export losses due to US tariffs, which new markets is India expanding its outreach to, as mentioned in the content? a) European Union and Canada b) African nations and Latin America c) Textiles and Chemicals d) Automotive and Electronics Ans: c) Textiles and Chemicals 10.Which city has been officially identified as the proposed host for India's bid for the 2030 Commonwealth Games? a) New Delhi b) Mumbai c) Bengaluru d) Ahmedabad Ans: d) Ahmedabad 11.Beyond the 2030 Commonwealth Games, Ahmedabad is also being positioned as a frontrunner for which major international sporting event? a) 2032 Summer Olympics b) 2034 Asian Games c) 2036 Olympic Games d) 2038 FIFA World Cup Ans: c) 2036 Olympic Games 12.According to an EY report based on IMF projections, by which year is India projected to become the world's second-largest economy in purchasing power parity (PPP) terms? a) 2030 b) 2035 c) 2038 d) 2040 Ans: c) 2038 13.What is India's projected GDP by 2038 in PPP terms, as per the EY report? a) USD 25.5 trillion b) USD 30.0 trillion c) USD 34.2 trillion d) USD 40.5 trillion Ans: c) USD 34.2 trillion 14.Which Union Minister launched India's first National Biofoundry Network and the 'Biotechnology for Economy, Environment and Employment (BioE3) Challenge for Youth'? a) Nirmala Sitharaman b) Piyush Goyal c) Jitendra Singh d) Amit Shah Ans: c) Jitendra Singh 15.The 'BioE3' initiative, launched on August 27, 2025, primarily aims to strengthen which sector as a key pillar of India's economic growth? a) Information Technology b) Manufacturing c) Biotechnology d) Renewable Energy Ans: c) Biotechnology 16.Which of the following is NOT explicitly mentioned as a structural reform contributing to India's robust economic growth trajectory? a) GST b) IBC c) UPI d) Demonetization Ans: d) Demonetization 17.What is the primary focus of the three-day event organized for National Sports Day 2025, besides promoting Olympic values? a) Encouraging competitive sports participation b) Dedicating at least one hour daily to physical activities c) Hosting international sports championships d) Promoting traditional Indian games Ans: b) Dedicating at least one hour daily to physical activities

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1.Who launched India's first National Biofoundry Network on August 27, 2025? a) Prime Minister Narendra Modi b) Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh c) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh d) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman A...

1.Who launched India's first National Biofoundry Network on August 27, 2025? a) Prime Minister Narendra Modi b) Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh c) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh d) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Ans: b) Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh 2.What is the ambitious target for India's bioeconomy by the year 2030? a) $165.7 billion b) $200 billion c) $250 billion d) $300 billion Ans: d) $300 billion 3.The BioE3 Policy, emphasized by Minister Singh, extends beyond research and innovation to encompass which three key areas? a) Education, Energy, and Exports b) Economy, Environment, and Employment c) Engineering, Ethics, and Entrepreneurship d) Efficiency, Ecology, and Equity Ans: b) Economy, Environment, and Employment 4.Which organization facilitated the transfer of five ISRO-developed technologies to Indian companies on August 27, 2025? a) NewSpace India Limited (NSIL) b) Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) c) Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe) d) Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Ans: c) Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe) 5.The technology transfer agreements facilitated by IN-SPACe were tripartite. Which entities were involved in these agreements? a) ISRO, Ministry of Defence, and recipient industries b) NSIL, recipient industries, and IN-SPACe c) DRDO, ISRO, and private companies d) Ministry of Science and Technology, ISRO, and startups Ans: b) NSIL, recipient industries, and IN-SPACe 6.The Low Temperature Co-Fired Ceramic (LTCC) Multi-Chip Module technology, transferred to Voltix Semicon Pvt Ltd for biomedical applications, was developed by which ISRO centre? a) Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) b) Space Applications Centre (SAC) c) ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC) d) U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC) Ans: b) Space Applications Centre (SAC) 7.What specific application is mentioned for the RTV Silicone Single-Part Adhesive (SILCEM R9) transferred to Crest Speciality Resins Pvt Ltd? a) Aerospace components b) Biomedical implants c) Solar panel bonding d) Automotive engine parts Ans: c) Solar panel bonding 8.The Indian Army Terrier Cyber Quest 2025 is a collaboration between the Indian Army and which other entities? a) DRDO and NITI Aayog b) IIT Madras and CyberPeace c) ISRO and NSIL d) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology and AIIMS Ans: b) IIT Madras and CyberPeace 9.Which of the following domains are key focus areas for innovation in the Indian Army Terrier Cyber Quest 2025? a) Traditional manufacturing and textile design b) Biotechnology and genetic engineering c) Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Quantum Computing, and Drone Technology d) Civil engineering and urban planning Ans: c) Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Quantum Computing, and Drone Technology 10.The Indian Army Terrier Cyber Quest 2025 includes which two specific challenges? a) Robotics Challenge and Data Visualization Competition b) Bug Hunting Challenge and Datathon c) Network Security Audit and Cloud Computing Design d) Cryptography Contest and Ethical Hacking Marathon Ans: b) Bug Hunting Challenge and Datathon 11.India's bioeconomy witnessed substantial growth from $10 billion in 2014 to approximately what value in 2024? a) $50 billion b) $100 billion c) $165.7 billion d) $300 billion Ans: c) $165.7 billion

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1.What is India's projected GDP in Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) terms by 2038, according to the EY report? a) USD 48 billion b) USD 6.5 trillion c) USD 34.2 trillion d) USD 104 crore Ans: c) USD 34.2 trillion 2.By which yea...

1.What is India's projected GDP in Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) terms by 2038, according to the EY report? a) USD 48 billion b) USD 6.5 trillion c) USD 34.2 trillion d) USD 104 crore Ans: c) USD 34.2 trillion 2.By which year is India projected to become the world's third-largest economy in market exchange rate terms? a) 2038 b) 2028 c) 2025 d) 2026 Ans: b) 2028 3.The 50% tariff imposed by the United States on Indian exports came into effect on: a) August 27, 2024 b) August 27, 2025 c) July 1, 2025 d) January 1, 2026 Ans: b) August 27, 2025 4.What was the primary reason cited for the US imposing a 50% tariff on Indian exports? a) Trade deficit concerns b) India's purchases of Russian oil c) Intellectual property rights violations d) Lack of market access for US goods Ans: b) India's purchases of Russian oil 5.What is the estimated value of Indian exports expected to be affected by the US tariffs? a) Over $48 billion b) $34.2 trillion c) $1 billion d) Rs 104 crore Ans: a) Over $48 billion 6.Which of the following sectors is NOT explicitly mentioned as being most likely to bear the brunt of the US tariffs? a) Textiles b) Gems and jewellery c) Pharmaceuticals d) Leather Ans: c) Pharmaceuticals 7.What was India's overall economic growth rate for FY2025? a) 7.4% b) 6.5% c) 5.0% d) 6.0% Ans: b) 6.5% 8.What is the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) real GDP growth forecast for FY2025-26? a) 7.4% b) 6.5% c) 7.0% d) 6.8% Ans: b) 6.5% 9.Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a key driver of India's domestic demand, as per the economic performance review? a) Robust consumption b) Resilient capital markets c) High government expenditure d) Digitally skilled workforce Ans: c) High government expenditure 10.What significant shift in tax collection was noted for the first time, as per the provided content? a) Corporate tax collection surpassed personal income tax b) GST collection surpassed direct taxes c) Personal income tax collection surpassed corporate tax d) Customs duties became the highest source of revenue Ans: c) Personal income tax collection surpassed corporate tax 11.How much foreign funding does the National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (NaBFID) plan to secure in FY26? a) USD 48 billion b) USD 34.2 trillion c) USD 1 billion d) Rs 104 crore Ans: c) USD 1 billion 12.What was the total amount of GST evasion uncovered in the illicit tobacco trade in the first quarter? a) Rs 104 crore b) Rs 48 billion c) Rs 61 crore d) Rs 1 billion Ans: a) Rs 104 crore 13.Who is the Minister of State for External Affairs mentioned as affirming the strength of the Indian economy and industries amidst global tariff pressures? a) Nirmala Sitharaman b) S. Jaishankar c) Kirti Vardhan Singh d) Piyush Goyal Ans: c) Kirti Vardhan Singh 14.Which of the following is NOT cited as a factor underpinning India's optimistic economic outlook according to the EY report? a) High savings and investment rates b) Favorable demographics c) Sustainable fiscal position d) Low inflation rates Ans: d) Low inflation rates 15.India's private sector activity recorded its fastest expansion in August, primarily driven by a surge in demand within which sector? a) Manufacturing sector b) Agriculture sector c) Services sector d) IT sector Ans: c) Services sector 16.Which of the following is a strategy the Indian government is exploring to mitigate the impact of US tariffs? a) Imposing retaliatory tariffs on US goods b) Exploring new markets for exports c) Seeking financial aid from international bodies d) Reducing domestic production to match lower demand Ans: b) Exploring new markets for exports 17.What was the expansion rate of the Indian economy in the fourth quarter of FY2025? a) 6.5% b) 7.4% c) 6.0% d) 5.8% Ans: b) 7.4% 18.Which of the following countries is NOT mentioned as a partner with whom India is currently conducting Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations? a) European Union (EU) b) New Zealand c) Japan d) Chile Ans: c) Japan

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1.In the Minneapolis Catholic school shooting incident, what was reportedly found written on one of the weapons used by the shooter, Robin Westman? a) "Stop Violence" b) "Kill Trump" c) "Freedom Now" d) "No War" Ans: b) "Kill Trump" ...

1.In the Minneapolis Catholic school shooting incident, what was reportedly found written on one of the weapons used by the shooter, Robin Westman? a) "Stop Violence" b) "Kill Trump" c) "Freedom Now" d) "No War" Ans: b) "Kill Trump" 2.The FBI is investigating the Minneapolis Catholic school shooting as a potential act of which two types of crimes? a) Robbery and Arson b) Kidnapping and Extortion c) Terrorism and anti-Catholic hate crime d) Domestic dispute and accidental shooting Ans: c) Terrorism and anti-Catholic hate crime 3.How did the shooter, Robin Westman, reportedly die after the Minneapolis Catholic school shooting? a) Shot by police b) Self-inflicted gunshot wound c) Died from injuries sustained in a struggle d) Arrested and later died in custody Ans: b) Self-inflicted gunshot wound 4.How many children died in the Minneapolis Catholic school shooting incident? a) One b) Two c) Three d) Four Ans: b) Two 5.What percentage tariff did US President Donald Trump impose on India, which recently came into effect? a) 10 percent b) 25 percent c) 50 percent d) 75 percent Ans: c) 50 percent 6.Which White House trade adviser reportedly characterized the Russia-Ukraine conflict as "Modi's war"? a) Robert Lighthizer b) Peter Navarro c) Wilbur Ross d) Larry Kudlow Ans: b) Peter Navarro 7.Despite the return of UN nuclear inspectors, Iran has clarified that this does not signify a full resumption of cooperation. When was cooperation previously suspended? a) Following missile tests in April b) After sanctions were imposed in May c) Following attacks in June attributed to Israel and the United States d) Due to internal political unrest in July Ans: c) Following attacks in June attributed to Israel and the United States 8.Which religious leader has issued a strong appeal for an end to the hostilities in the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict? a) Pope Francis b) Pope Benedict XVI c) Pope Leo d) The Ecumenical Patriarch Ans: c) Pope Leo 9.In which West Bank city have Israeli military operations been reported amidst the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict? a) Ramallah b) Bethlehem c) Hebron d) Nablus Ans: d) Nablus 10.What specific warning has been issued to Palestinians regarding Gaza City amidst the Israel-Hamas conflict? a) Imminent peace talks b) Inevitable evacuation c) Humanitarian aid blockade d) New settlement construction Ans: b) Inevitable evacuation 11.Denmark recently summoned the US envoy over allegations of a US influence operation in which specific territory? a) Faroe Islands b) Greenland c) Bornholm d) Jutland Ans: b) Greenland 12.Which company recently achieved a nearly flawless test flight of its giant Mars rocket? a) Blue Origin b) NASA c) SpaceX d) United Launch Alliance Ans: c) SpaceX

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1.The recent massive landslide that temporarily halted the Vaishno Devi pilgrimage occurred near which location? a) Near Katra b) Near Adh Kunwari c) Near Jammu City d) Near Pahalgam Ans: b) Near Adh Kunwari 2.What is the to...

1.The recent massive landslide that temporarily halted the Vaishno Devi pilgrimage occurred near which location? a) Near Katra b) Near Adh Kunwari c) Near Jammu City d) Near Pahalgam Ans: b) Near Adh Kunwari 2.What is the total tariff percentage imposed by the United States on Indian goods, effective August 27, 2025? a) 25% b) 50% c) 75% d) 100% Ans: b) 50% 3.Which of the following reasons was cited by the US President for imposing tariffs on Indian goods? a) India's human rights record b) India's purchases of Russian oil c) India's nuclear program advancements d) India's trade surplus with China Ans: b) India's purchases of Russian oil 4.In response to the US tariffs, what 'mantra' is the Indian government promoting to reduce reliance on exports? a) 'Make in India' b) 'Digital India' c) 'Swachh Bharat' d) 'Swadeshi' Ans: d) 'Swadeshi' 5.Which Indian city has been identified as the 'ideal' venue for India's bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games? a) New Delhi b) Mumbai c) Ahmedabad d) Bengaluru Ans: c) Ahmedabad 6.Who officially approved India's bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games? a) Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports b) Indian Olympic Association c) The Union Cabinet led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi d) The Parliament of India Ans: c) The Union Cabinet led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi 7.What is the primary objective of India's 'Mission Sudarshan Chakra'? a) To develop a new generation of fighter aircraft b) To establish a multi-layered missile defense system c) To build advanced naval submarines d) To launch a new series of communication satellites Ans: b) To establish a multi-layered missile defense system 8.When is India expected to commence testing of new long-range interceptor missiles as part of 'Mission Sudarshan Chakra'? a) 2025 b) 2026 c) 2030 d) 2035 Ans: b) 2026 9.Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Japan to participate in which specific summit? a) The G7 Summit b) The Quad Leaders' Summit c) The 15th India-Japan Annual Summit d) The India-Japan Economic Forum Ans: c) The 15th India-Japan Annual Summit 10.How many judges did the Supreme Court Collegium propose to transfer across High Courts, as per the recent judicial developments? a) 9 b) 14 c) 21 d) 30 Ans: b) 14

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1.What is the name of Maruti-Suzuki's inaugural battery electric vehicle (BEV) unveiled by PM Modi? a) e-Swift b) e VITARA c) Electric Baleno d) Nexa EV Ans: b) e VITARA 2.The launch of Maruti-Suzuki's e VITARA and its lithi...

1.What is the name of Maruti-Suzuki's inaugural battery electric vehicle (BEV) unveiled by PM Modi? a) e-Swift b) e VITARA c) Electric Baleno d) Nexa EV Ans: b) e VITARA 2.The launch of Maruti-Suzuki's e VITARA and its lithium battery facility took place in which district of Gujarat? a) Gandhinagar b) Surat c) Ahmedabad d) Vadodara Ans: c) Ahmedabad 3.The lithium-ion battery production facility inaugurated alongside the e VITARA is a joint venture involving which three companies? a) Maruti, Toshiba, Denso b) Suzuki, Tata, Denso c) Suzuki, Toshiba, Denso d) Maruti, Samsung, Toshiba Ans: c) Suzuki, Toshiba, Denso 4.What is the projected investment by Suzuki Motor in India over the next five to six years? a) ₹50,000 crore b) ₹60,000 crore c) ₹70,000 crore d) ₹80,000 crore Ans: c) ₹70,000 crore 5.India holds what position in the world's largest car markets, as mentioned in the context of Suzuki's investment? a) First b) Second c) Third d) Fourth Ans: c) Third 6.What was the name of the critical air drop test successfully completed by ISRO for the Gaganyaan mission? a) Gaganyaan Test-01 b) Integrated Air Drop Test (IADT-01) c) Orbital Re-entry Test (ORT-01) d) Parachute Deployment Test (PDT-01) Ans: b) Integrated Air Drop Test (IADT-01) 7.The Integrated Air Drop Test (IADT-01) for the Gaganyaan mission was conducted at which ISRO facility? a) Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) b) U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC) c) Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) d) Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC) Ans: c) Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) 8.What is the primary objective of ISRO's Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission? a) To establish a permanent space station b) To send Indian astronauts into space c) To launch a new series of communication satellites d) To conduct deep space exploration Ans: b) To send Indian astronauts into space 9.India's bioeconomy is projected to reach what valuation by the year 2030? a) $100 billion b) $200 billion c) $300 billion d) $400 billion Ans: c) $300 billion 10.Who announced the projection for India's bioeconomy to reach $300 billion by 2030? a) The Prime Minister b) The Finance Minister c) The Science and Technology Minister d) The Commerce Minister Ans: c) The Science and Technology Minister 11.On what date did PM Modi unveil Maruti-Suzuki's 'e VITARA' and the lithium battery facility? a) August 25, 2025 b) August 26, 2025 c) August 27, 2025 d) August 28, 2025 Ans: b) August 26, 2025 12.The 'e VITARA' electric car is slated for export to how many countries, including Japan? a) Over 50 countries b) Exactly 75 countries c) Over 100 countries d) Only Japan and a few select Asian markets Ans: c) Over 100 countries

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1.On what date did the United States' 50% tariff on Indian goods become effective? a) August 27, 2024 b) August 27, 2025 c) September 1, 2025 d) October 15, 2024 Ans: b) August 27, 2025 2.What is cited as the primary reason ...

1.On what date did the United States' 50% tariff on Indian goods become effective? a) August 27, 2024 b) August 27, 2025 c) September 1, 2025 d) October 15, 2024 Ans: b) August 27, 2025 2.What is cited as the primary reason for the United States imposing a 50% tariff on Indian goods? a) India's trade surplus with the US b) India's discounted imports of Russian crude oil c) India's intellectual property rights violations d) India's restrictions on US agricultural imports Ans: b) India's discounted imports of Russian crude oil 3.Which of the following Indian sectors is NOT explicitly mentioned as being particularly vulnerable to the new US tariffs? a) Textiles b) Pharmaceuticals c) Gems and jewellery d) Leather Ans: b) Pharmaceuticals 4.The trade estimates suggest that the new US tariffs could affect approximately how much worth of Indian exports? a) ₹25,000 crore b) ₹35,000 crore c) ₹45,000 crore d) ₹55,000 crore Ans: c) ₹45,000 crore 5.Economists predict India's economic growth could slow by what range this fiscal year due to the tariffs? a) 0.1-0.2% b) 0.3-0.8% c) 0.9-1.2% d) 1.5-2.0% Ans: b) 0.3-0.8% 6.What is the estimated number of jobs at risk in India in the near term due to the elevated tariffs? a) Up to 500,000 b) Up to 1 million c) Up to 1.5 million d) Up to 2 million Ans: d) Up to 2 million 7.Despite the immediate impact of tariffs, what real GDP growth forecast has the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) maintained for FY2025-26? a) 5.8% b) 6.0% c) 6.5% d) 7.0% Ans: c) 6.5% 8.Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a crucial cushion against the tariff shock for India's economy? a) Strong domestic demand b) Robust macroeconomic fundamentals c) Significant foreign aid d) Diversified export base Ans: c) Significant foreign aid 9.What 'mantra' is the Indian government reportedly pushing in response to the US tariffs, as called for by Prime Minister Narendra Modi? a) 'Make in India' b) 'Digital India' c) 'Swadeshi' and 'vocal for local' d) 'Skill India' Ans: c) 'Swadeshi' and 'vocal for local' 10.Which industry body is advocating for a one-year moratorium on both principal and interest payments for exporters? a) Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) b) Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) c) Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) d) NASSCOM Ans: c) Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) 11.India aims to become a $7.1 trillion economy by which year? a) 2028 b) 2029 c) 2030 d) 2032 Ans: c) 2030 12.What was the GVA growth recorded by India's manufacturing sector in FY2024? a) 9.5% b) 10.25% c) 11.89% d) 12.5% Ans: c) 11.89% 13.Employment in industries in India rose to how many crore in FY2024? a) 1.50 crore b) 1.65 crore c) 1.84 crore d) 2.00 crore Ans: c) 1.84 crore 14.According to the text, the US decision to impose tariffs is seen by some as primarily what kind of maneuver? a) Purely economic b) Humanitarian c) Geopolitical d) Environmental Ans: c) Geopolitical 15.The Commerce Ministry is holding meetings with exporters to discuss strategies related to: a) Import substitution b) Shipment diversification c) Domestic market expansion d) Technology transfer Ans: b) Shipment diversification

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1.According to recent reports, how many children have reportedly succumbed to starvation in Gaza? a) 14 b) 76 c) 119 d) 313 Ans: c) 119 2.What percentage of essential food items was reportedly allowed into Gaza last month, c...

1.According to recent reports, how many children have reportedly succumbed to starvation in Gaza? a) 14 b) 76 c) 119 d) 313 Ans: c) 119 2.What percentage of essential food items was reportedly allowed into Gaza last month, contributing to the humanitarian crisis? a) 10% b) 14% c) 25% d) 50% Ans: b) 14% 3.Which hospital was the site of a deadly strike that killed 21 people, including five journalists, according to the provided information? a) Al-Shifa Hospital b) Nasser Hospital c) European Gaza Hospital d) Kamal Adwan Hospital Ans: b) Nasser Hospital 4.Which international organization stated that U.S. forces and personnel could face liability for Israeli war crimes due to their intelligence and coordination involvement? a) Amnesty International b) Human Rights Watch c) Doctors Without Borders d) International Criminal Court Ans: b) Human Rights Watch 5.Which religious figure demanded an end to 'collective punishment' and forced displacement of Palestinians in Gaza? a) Pope Francis b) Pope Benedict XVI c) Pope Leo XIV d) Patriarch Kirill Ans: c) Pope Leo XIV 6.All of the following European leaders visited Chisinau, Moldova, to express solidarity EXCEPT: a) French President Emmanuel Macron b) German Chancellor Friedrich Merz c) Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk d) Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni Ans: d) Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni 7.In what month and year did Moldova's EU accession negotiations officially begin? a) June 2023 b) December 2023 c) June 2024 d) December 2024 Ans: c) June 2024 8.Who is the current pro-European President of Moldova, receiving support from European leaders amidst Russian influence? a) Igor Dodon b) Maia Sandu c) Nicolae Timofti d) Vladimir Voronin Ans: b) Maia Sandu 9.Denmark recently summoned a U.S. diplomat over alleged influence campaigns aimed at weakening relations with Denmark from within which territory? a) Faroe Islands b) Greenland c) Iceland d) Svalbard Ans: b) Greenland 10.In which U.S. city did a tragic school shooting occur, resulting in the deaths of two children and injuring 17 people? a) Chicago b) New York City c) Minneapolis d) Los Angeles Ans: c) Minneapolis 11.Besides Gaza, Israeli military operations were also reported in which cities in the West Bank? a) Bethlehem and Jericho b) Hebron and Jenin c) Nablus and Ramallah d) Tulkarm and Qalqilya Ans: c) Nablus and Ramallah 12.What internal challenge is Russia currently grappling with, reportedly exacerbated by Ukrainian attacks on oil refineries? a) Food shortage b) Fuel crisis c) Electricity blackouts d) Water scarcity Ans: b) Fuel crisis 13.A photojournalist from which major news agency resigned, criticizing its handling of the situation following the killing of journalists in Gaza? a) Associated Press (AP) b) Reuters c) Agence France-Presse (AFP) d) Getty Images Ans: b) Reuters

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1.The devastating landslide near the Vaishno Devi shrine occurred at which specific location? a) Katra Town b) Adh Kunwari c) Doda District d) Trikuta Hills Ans: b) Adh Kunwari 2.What was the primary reason cited for the dev...

1.The devastating landslide near the Vaishno Devi shrine occurred at which specific location? a) Katra Town b) Adh Kunwari c) Doda District d) Trikuta Hills Ans: b) Adh Kunwari 2.What was the primary reason cited for the devastating landslide near the Vaishno Devi shrine? a) Earthquake activity b) Heavy monsoon rains and cloudburst c) Structural failure of the trekking path d) Excessive pilgrim traffic Ans: b) Heavy monsoon rains and cloudburst 3.Which types of helicopters were deployed by the Indian Air Force (IAF) to assist with flood relief operations in Jammu and Punjab following the landslide? a) Apache and Chinook b) Mi-17 and Chinook c) Dhruv and Chetak d) Rudra and Apache Ans: b) Mi-17 and Chinook 4.When are the new 50% US tariffs on Indian goods exports officially set to come into effect? a) August 27, 2024 b) August 27, 2025 c) September 15, 2024 d) January 1, 2025 Ans: b) August 27, 2025 5.The US imposed a 50% tariff on Indian goods, partly attributing the decision to which specific action by India? a) India's trade deficit with the US b) India's continued purchase of Russian oil c) India's intellectual property rights policies d) India's stance on climate change Ans: b) India's continued purchase of Russian oil 6.To mitigate the impact of US tariffs, India is planning dedicated outreach programs in 40 countries, primarily focusing on boosting exports in which sector? a) Information Technology b) Pharmaceuticals c) Textiles d) Automotive Ans: c) Textiles 7.Which Indian city has been proposed as the 'ideal' venue for India's bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games? a) New Delhi b) Mumbai c) Bengaluru d) Ahmedabad Ans: d) Ahmedabad 8.What is the name of Maruti Suzuki's first global electric vehicle, flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi? a) e-Swift b) e-Vitara c) e-Baleno d) e-Alto Ans: b) e-Vitara 9.From which location in Gujarat was Maruti Suzuki's first global electric vehicle, the e-Vitara, flagged off by PM Modi? a) Gandhinagar b) Vadodara c) Hansalpur d) Surat Ans: c) Hansalpur 10.The lithium-ion battery manufacturing facility inaugurated by PM Modi involves a collaboration between Suzuki and which other two companies? a) Toyota and Panasonic b) Honda and LG Chem c) Toshiba and Denso d) Samsung and Hyundai Ans: c) Toshiba and Denso 11.Which Indian city is slated to host the Chess World Cup in 2025? a) Chennai b) Kolkata c) Goa d) Bengaluru Ans: c) Goa 12.Which significant Indian space mission has ISRO made progress on, as mentioned in the provided text? a) Chandrayaan-4 b) Aditya-L2 c) Gaganyaan d) Mangalyaan-2 Ans: c) Gaganyaan 13.How many trains were cancelled due to heavy rains and disrupted rail traffic as mentioned in the content? a) 25 b) 30 c) 45 d) 50 Ans: c) 45 14.From which institute were nearly 50 students rescued after their hostel was submerged by floodwaters? a) Indian Institute of Technology, Jammu b) Indian Institute of Management, Jammu c) Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Jammu d) Indian Institute of Public Administration, Jammu Ans: c) Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Jammu

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1.What is the name of Maruti-Suzuki's first battery electric vehicle (BEV) inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi? a) EV Swift b) e VITARA c) Electric WagonR d) Nexa EV Ans: b) e VITARA 2.In which location was Maruti-Suzuki's first...

1.What is the name of Maruti-Suzuki's first battery electric vehicle (BEV) inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi? a) EV Swift b) e VITARA c) Electric WagonR d) Nexa EV Ans: b) e VITARA 2.In which location was Maruti-Suzuki's first battery electric vehicle (BEV) and a new lithium-ion battery production facility inaugurated? a) Bengaluru, Karnataka b) Mumbai, Maharashtra c) Hansalpur, Ahmedabad d) Chennai, Tamil Nadu Ans: c) Hansalpur, Ahmedabad 3.According to Dr. Jitendra Singh, India's bioeconomy is projected to reach what value by the year 2030? a) $100 billion b) $200 billion c) $300 billion d) $500 billion Ans: c) $300 billion 4.Which organization urged schools to ensure timely Aadhaar Mandatory Biometric Updates (MBU) for children in the age group of 5 to 15 years? a) Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) b) Ministry of Education c) Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) d) NITI Aayog Ans: c) Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) 5.The India March for Science 2025, advocating for scientific temper and increased research support, was held in which Indian city? a) New Delhi b) Mumbai c) Bengaluru d) Kolkata Ans: b) Mumbai 6.One of the key demands at the India March for Science 2025 was to increase investment in research to what percentage of GDP? a) 1% b) 2% c) 3% d) 5% Ans: c) 3% 7.What was the name of the crucial test successfully completed by ISRO on August 25, vital for advancing the Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission? a) Integrated Launch Vehicle Test (ILVT-01) b) Crew Escape System Test (CEST-01) c) Integrated Air Drop Test (IADT-01) d) Re-entry Vehicle Test (RVET-01) Ans: c) Integrated Air Drop Test (IADT-01) 8.The Integrated Air Drop Test (IADT-01) conducted by ISRO is a crucial milestone for which specific Indian space mission? a) Chandrayaan-3 b) Mangalyaan-2 c) Gaganyaan d) Aditya-L1 Ans: c) Gaganyaan 9.The inauguration of Maruti-Suzuki's e VITARA and a new lithium-ion battery production facility reinforces which international partnership? a) India-USA b) India-Germany c) India-Japan d) India-South Korea Ans: c) India-Japan

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1.On which date did the United States officially implement the new 50% tariffs on various Indian goods? a) August 27, 2024 b) August 27, 2025 c) September 1, 2025 d) August 25, 2025 Ans: b) August 27, 2025 2.What is the tota...

1.On which date did the United States officially implement the new 50% tariffs on various Indian goods? a) August 27, 2024 b) August 27, 2025 c) September 1, 2025 d) August 25, 2025 Ans: b) August 27, 2025 2.What is the total tariff percentage imposed by the United States on various Indian goods, combining the initial and additional tariffs? a) 25% b) 35% c) 50% d) 70% Ans: c) 50% 3.The additional 25% tariff imposed by the U.S. on Indian goods is primarily due to which specific reason? a) India's trade surplus with the U.S. b) India's ongoing purchases of Russian oil c) Concerns over intellectual property rights d) India's withdrawal from a trade agreement Ans: b) India's ongoing purchases of Russian oil 4.According to the Indian government's estimates, approximately how much worth of its exports will be impacted by the new U.S. tariffs? a) $25 billion b) $48.2 billion c) $50 billion d) $86.5 billion Ans: b) $48.2 billion 5.Which of the following sectors is NOT explicitly mentioned as one of the most severely impacted by the new U.S. tariffs? a) Automobiles b) Pharmaceuticals c) Textiles d) Gems and jewelry Ans: b) Pharmaceuticals 6.What is the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI)'s projection for Indian exports to the U.S. by 2026, dropping from $86.5 billion? a) Around $30 billion b) Around $50 billion c) Around $60 billion d) Around $75 billion Ans: b) Around $50 billion 7.Despite the tariff challenges, what is the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) projected real GDP growth for India for 2025-26? a) 5.8% b) 6.0% c) 6.5% d) 7.0% Ans: c) 6.5% 8.India's GDP growth in 2024–25, which made it the fastest-growing major economy globally, was recorded at: a) 5.5% b) 6.0% c) 6.5% d) 7.2% Ans: c) 6.5% 9.As part of its multi-pronged strategy, India is pursuing local reforms to boost domestic consumption, including changes to the Goods and Services Tax (GST) to lower costs for certain items ahead of which festival? a) Holi b) Eid c) Diwali d) Christmas Ans: c) Diwali 10.In response to the tariffs, India is looking to expand exports to new regions and accelerate trade negotiations. Which of the following is explicitly mentioned as a region for export expansion or accelerated trade talks? a) North America b) European Union c) Middle East d) Australia Ans: b) European Union 11.Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reaffirmed his commitment to protecting various sectors and advocated for a specific mantra in response to the U.S. pressure. What is this mantra? a) "Make in India" b) "Digital India" c) "Swadeshi" d) "Atmanirbhar Bharat" Ans: c) "Swadeshi" 12.The Indian stock and commodity markets remained closed on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, due to which specific holiday? a) Independence Day b) Ganesh Chaturthi c) Diwali d) Republic Day Ans: b) Ganesh Chaturthi 13.Upon the reopening of markets, which sectors are analysts anticipating may see increased interest due to their defensive nature or domestic demand-driven characteristics? a) Textiles and Gems & Jewelry b) Automobiles and Leather Goods c) Pharma and IT services d) Food and Shrimp Ans: c) Pharma and IT services

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1.Which international body has officially declared a famine in the Gaza governorate? a) World Health Organization b) United Nations c) International Red Cross d) Doctors Without Borders Ans: b) United Nations 2.What reason h...

1.Which international body has officially declared a famine in the Gaza governorate? a) World Health Organization b) United Nations c) International Red Cross d) Doctors Without Borders Ans: b) United Nations 2.What reason has the United Nations attributed to the famine in the Gaza governorate? a) Lack of international funding b) Systematic obstruction of aid by Israel c) Natural disaster d) Internal conflict among Palestinian factions Ans: b) Systematic obstruction of aid by Israel 3.According to recent reports, how many hunger-related deaths have occurred in Gaza, including children? a) 117 total, 30 children b) 200 total, 75 children c) 303 total, 117 children d) 450 total, 200 children Ans: c) 303 total, 117 children 4.Which US President is reportedly preparing to host a White House meeting to discuss post-war plans for the Palestinian territory? a) Joe Biden b) Donald Trump c) Barack Obama d) George W. Bush Ans: b) Donald Trump 5.What percentage tariff has the United States outlined to implement on products imported from India? a) 25% b) 50% c) 75% d) 100% Ans: b) 50% 6.The US imposition of tariffs on Indian goods is a penalty over which specific action by India? a) India's trade surplus with the US b) India's purchase of Russian oil c) India's nuclear program d) India's stance on climate change Ans: b) India's purchase of Russian oil 7.To offset potential trade losses due to US tariffs, India is planning outreach programs in how many countries to boost textile exports? a) 10 b) 25 c) 40 d) 50 Ans: c) 40 8.Which city is set to host the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit from August 31 to September 1? a) Beijing b) Moscow c) Tianjin d) New Delhi Ans: c) Tianjin 9.Which two world leaders, besides the host, are specifically mentioned as expected attendees at the SCO summit, signifying "Global South solidarity"? a) Joe Biden and Emmanuel Macron b) Vladimir Putin and Narendra Modi c) Rishi Sunak and Fumio Kishida d) Justin Trudeau and Olaf Scholz Ans: b) Vladimir Putin and Narendra Modi 10.The first human case of the flesh-eating New World screwworm has been reported in which country? a) Indonesia b) Russia c) United States d) India Ans: c) United States 11.The annual joint military exercise "Super Garuda Shield 2025" is launched by which two countries? a) India and Russia b) China and Russia c) Indonesia and the United States d) Japan and South Korea Ans: c) Indonesia and the United States 12.By when does Russia plan to recruit 1 million Indian workers to address its severe workforce shortage? a) End of 2024 b) End of 2025 c) Mid-2026 d) End of 2027 Ans: b) End of 2025 13.Which city has India proposed as the venue for its bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games? a) Mumbai b) Bengaluru c) New Delhi d) Ahmedabad Ans: d) Ahmedabad 14.What tragic event recently led to 5 fatalities and 14 injuries on the Vaishno Devi route in Jammu and Kashmir? a) A bus accident b) A terrorist attack c) A landslide d) A bridge collapse Ans: c) A landslide

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1.What is the new total tariff percentage imposed by the United States on Indian goods, effective August 27, 2025? a) 25% b) 50% c) 75% d) 100% Ans: b) 50% 2.What is the primary reason cited by the US for imposing additional...

1.What is the new total tariff percentage imposed by the United States on Indian goods, effective August 27, 2025? a) 25% b) 50% c) 75% d) 100% Ans: b) 50% 2.What is the primary reason cited by the US for imposing additional tariffs on Indian goods? a) Trade deficit imbalance b) India's continued purchases of Russian oil c) Intellectual property rights violations d) Human rights concerns Ans: b) India's continued purchases of Russian oil 3.Who termed the Modi government's foreign policy "superficial" in the context of the US tariffs, predicting job losses? a) M.K. Stalin b) Sanjay Malhotra c) Mallikarjun Kharge d) Narendra Modi Ans: c) Mallikarjun Kharge 4.What is the estimated financial loss predicted across 10 sectors due to the new US tariffs? a) ₹2.17 crore b) ₹21.7 lakh crore c) ₹2.17 lakh crore d) ₹217 crore Ans: c) ₹2.17 lakh crore 5.Which campaign is the Indian government promoting to reduce reliance on exports in response to US tariffs? a) Make in India b) Digital India c) Swachh Bharat d) 'Swadeshi' and 'vocal for local' Ans: d) 'Swadeshi' and 'vocal for local' 6.Who is the Reserve Bank of India Governor mentioned as ready to support sectors adversely affected by US tariffs? a) Shaktikanta Das b) Urjit Patel c) Raghuram Rajan d) Sanjay Malhotra Ans: d) Sanjay Malhotra 7.Where did a major landslide occur recently in Jammu and Kashmir, resulting in pilgrim deaths? a) Near Amarnath Cave b) Near Vaishno Devi shrine c) Near Gulmarg d) Near Sonamarg Ans: b) Near Vaishno Devi shrine 8.Which river in Jammu has crossed the danger mark due to torrential rains and floods? a) Chenab river b) Jhelum river c) Tawi river d) Ravi river Ans: c) Tawi river 9.Which city has been proposed as the 'ideal' venue for India's bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games? a) New Delhi b) Mumbai c) Ahmedabad d) Bengaluru Ans: c) Ahmedabad 10.Which two Chief Justices are set to join the Supreme Court as new judges? a) Justice D.Y. Chandrachud and Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul b) Justice Alok Aradhe and Justice Vipul Pancholi c) Justice Hima Kohli and Justice B.V. Nagarathna d) Justice S. Abdul Nazeer and Justice M.R. Shah Ans: b) Justice Alok Aradhe and Justice Vipul Pancholi 11.Under which Chief Justice of India are the significant reshuffling and transfer of 14 judges across High Courts taking place? a) Justice D.Y. Chandrachud b) Justice B.R. Gavai c) Justice U.U. Lalit d) Justice N.V. Ramana Ans: b) Justice B.R. Gavai 12.What is the name of Maruti Suzuki's first global electric vehicle flagged off by PM Modi? a) e-Swift b) e-Baleno c) e-Vitara d) e-Alto Ans: c) e-Vitara 13.From which location was Maruti Suzuki's e-Vitara, its first global electric vehicle, flagged off? a) Gurugram, Haryana b) Chennai, Tamil Nadu c) Hansalpur, Gujarat d) Pune, Maharashtra Ans: c) Hansalpur, Gujarat 14.Which Indian city will host the Chess World Cup in 2025? a) Chennai b) Kolkata c) Goa d) Bengaluru Ans: c) Goa 15.After how many years will the Chess World Cup return to India in 2025? a) 15 years b) 20 years c) 23 years d) 25 years Ans: c) 23 years 16.Which chief minister joined the 'Voter Adhikar Yatra' in Muzaffarpur, Bihar? a) Nitish Kumar b) Mamata Banerjee c) M.K. Stalin d) Arvind Kejriwal Ans: c) M.K. Stalin 17.What new policy has the CBSE introduced for Class 10 Board exams for 2026? a) Open book exams b) Online exams c) Two-board examination policy d) Project-based assessments only Ans: c) Two-board examination policy 18.Against which two actors was an FIR filed in Rajasthan over a 'faulty car' endorsement? a) Amitabh Bachchan and Priyanka Chopra b) Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone c) Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif d) Akshay Kumar and Anushka Sharma Ans: b) Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone

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1.What is the name of Maruti-Suzuki's first battery electric vehicle (BEV) launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 26, 2025? a) Maruti-Suzuki Swift EV b) Maruti-Suzuki Grand Vitara Electric c) Maruti-Suzuki e VITARA d) Mar...

1.What is the name of Maruti-Suzuki's first battery electric vehicle (BEV) launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 26, 2025? a) Maruti-Suzuki Swift EV b) Maruti-Suzuki Grand Vitara Electric c) Maruti-Suzuki e VITARA d) Maruti-Suzuki Alto EV Ans: c) Maruti-Suzuki e VITARA 2.The launch of the Maruti-Suzuki e VITARA coincided with the inauguration of a new lithium-ion battery production facility established by which consortium of companies? a) Maruti, Suzuki, and Denso b) Suzuki, Toshiba, and Denso c) Toyota, Suzuki, and Panasonic d) Hyundai, LG, and Samsung Ans: b) Suzuki, Toshiba, and Denso 3.What is the quantum of investment announced by Japan's Suzuki Motor in India over the next five to six years, following the launch of the e VITARA? a) ₹50,000 crore b) ₹60,000 crore c) ₹70,000 crore d) ₹80,000 crore Ans: c) ₹70,000 crore 4.Scientists at which Hyderabad-based institution made the groundbreaking discovery of 'Programmed Cell Revival'? a) Indian Institute of Science (IISc) b) Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics (CDFD) c) Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) d) National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS) Ans: c) Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) 5.Who led the team at the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) that discovered 'Programmed Cell Revival'? a) Dr. Rakesh Mishra b) Dr. Santosh Chauhan c) Dr. L.S. Shashidhara d) Dr. K. Thangaraj Ans: b) Dr. Santosh Chauhan 6.The study on 'Programmed Cell Revival' by CCMB, which opens new avenues for regenerative medicine, was published in which international journal? a) Nature b) Science c) Cell d) EMBO Journal Ans: d) EMBO Journal 7.OpenAI launched an India-first initiative offering free ChatGPT licenses. How many licenses were offered to students and teachers? a) 1 lakh b) 2.5 lakh c) 5 lakh d) 10 lakh Ans: c) 5 lakh 8.On which date was National Space Day observed in 2025, during which PM Modi reiterated India's ambitious vision for its space program? a) August 15 b) August 23 c) August 26 d) September 5 Ans: b) August 23 9.What annual target did Prime Minister Modi set for the private sector and startups regarding rocket launches in India's space program? a) 25 rockets b) 30 rockets c) 40 rockets d) 50 rockets Ans: d) 50 rockets 10.Which major space infrastructure is India planning to establish in the coming years, as confirmed by PM Modi on National Space Day? a) A lunar base b) A Mars orbiter c) Its own space station d) A new deep space network Ans: c) Its own space station 11.What was the motto of the 'India March for Science' (IMFS) 2025, held in Mumbai? a) 'Science for All, All for Science' b) 'Defend Science, Defend the Future' c) 'Promoting Scientific Temper in India' d) 'Innovation through Science' Ans: b) 'Defend Science, Defend the Future' 12.According to the key demands raised by the 'India March for Science' (IMFS) 2025, what percentage of GDP should be invested in research? a) 1% b) 1.5% c) 2% d) 3% Ans: d) 3% 13.Besides the e VITARA, the 'made-in-India' BEV, to how many countries is it slated for export, including Japan? a) Over 50 countries b) Over 75 countries c) Over 100 countries d) Over 150 countries Ans: c) Over 100 countries 14.Which of the following is NOT an application where 'Programmed Cell Revival' showed promising results, as per the CCMB study? a) Accelerating skin wound healing in mice b) Promoting nerve repair in worms c) Enhancing bone density in humans d) Stimulating tail regeneration in frog tadpoles Ans: c) Enhancing bone density in humans 15.What is the primary aim of OpenAI's India-first initiative offering free ChatGPT licenses for students and teachers? a) To promote AI research among professionals. b) To democratize access to advanced AI tools for educational purposes. c) To gather data for AI model improvement. d) To provide AI support for government initiatives. Ans: b) To democratize access to advanced AI tools for educational purposes.

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1.According to global consultancy EY, by what year is India projected to emerge as the world's second-largest economy in purchasing power parity (PPP) terms? a) 2028 b) 2030 c) 2038 d) 2045 Ans: c) 2038 2.What is India's pro...

1.According to global consultancy EY, by what year is India projected to emerge as the world's second-largest economy in purchasing power parity (PPP) terms? a) 2028 b) 2030 c) 2038 d) 2045 Ans: c) 2038 2.What is India's projected GDP in purchasing power parity (PPP) terms by 2038, as forecasted by EY? a) USD 25.5 trillion b) USD 34.2 trillion c) USD 40.0 trillion d) USD 18.9 trillion Ans: b) USD 34.2 trillion 3.According to IMF projections, by what year could India surpass Germany to become the third-largest economy in market exchange rate terms? a) 2025 b) 2028 c) 2030 d) 2035 Ans: b) 2028 4.Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a robust economic fundamental underpinning India's optimistic outlook? a) A median age of 28.8 years in 2025 b) The second-highest savings rate c) A projected increase in government debt-to-GDP ratio d) Structural reforms like GST and UPI Ans: c) A projected increase in government debt-to-GDP ratio 5.What is the total tariff percentage imposed by the United States on a substantial portion of Indian exports, effective August 27, 2025? a) 25% b) 35% c) 40% d) 50% Ans: d) 50% 6.The additional 25% duty in the US tariff on Indian exports was imposed due to India's purchases of which commodity? a) Crude oil from Iran b) Agricultural products from China c) Russian oil d) Defense equipment from France Ans: c) Russian oil 7.What is the estimated range of Indian goods value expected to be impacted by the US tariffs? a) $20.5 billion to $30.5 billion b) $35.0 billion to $45.0 billion c) $48.2 billion to $60.2 billion d) $65.0 billion to $75.0 billion Ans: c) $48.2 billion to $60.2 billion 8.Which of the following labor-intensive sectors is NOT explicitly mentioned as being among those expected to be hit hardest by the US tariffs? a) Textiles b) Software services c) Gems and jewellery d) Leather and footwear Ans: b) Software services 9.What is the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) maintained growth forecast for 2025-26, despite global headwinds? a) 5.8% b) 6.0% c) 6.5% d) 7.2% Ans: c) 6.5% 10.Prime Minister Narendra Modi's encouragement for citizens to be 'vocal for local' is part of which government initiative? a) Make in India b) Skill India Mission c) Swadeshi mantra d) Digital India Ans: c) Swadeshi mantra 11.In response to the tariffs, India plans to diversify its export markets by targeting approximately how many key countries? a) 15 b) 25 c) 40 d) 50 Ans: c) 40 12.Which minister affirmed the strength of the Indian economy and industries in response to the US tariffs? a) Finance Minister b) Commerce Minister c) Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh d) Defense Minister Ans: c) Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh 13.What has been the recent status of negotiations for a bilateral trade agreement (BTA) between India and the US? a) They have been successfully concluded. b) The latest round was postponed. c) India has withdrawn from negotiations. d) The US has imposed new conditions. Ans: b) The latest round was postponed. 14.India emphasizes its firm stance on protecting the interests of which groups in the bilateral trade agreement negotiations with the US? a) Large corporations and IT professionals b) Farmers, fishermen, and small businesses c) Defense manufacturers and public sector undertakings d) Service industry and financial institutions Ans: b) Farmers, fishermen, and small businesses

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1.According to Gaza's Health Ministry, what was the total number of hunger-related deaths reported since October 7, 2023, up to the time of the report? a) 117 b) 203 c) 303 d) 473 Ans: c) 303 2.Which hospital in southern Gaz...

1.According to Gaza's Health Ministry, what was the total number of hunger-related deaths reported since October 7, 2023, up to the time of the report? a) 117 b) 203 c) 303 d) 473 Ans: c) 303 2.Which hospital in southern Gaza was subjected to international condemnation following attacks that resulted in at least 21 fatalities, including five journalists? a) Al-Shifa Hospital b) Nasser Hospital c) Al-Aqsa Hospital d) European Hospital Ans: b) Nasser Hospital 3.Which UN agency has reiterated calls to address the "man-made famine in Gaza" by allowing unimpeded aid deliveries? a) UNICEF b) WHO c) UNRWA d) UNHCR Ans: c) UNRWA 4.The Palestinian Authority condemned a "dangerous escalation" by Israeli forces following a raid in which West Bank city? a) Bethlehem b) Nablus c) Ramallah d) Hebron Ans: c) Ramallah 5.What was the name of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter that offloaded over 76,000 pounds of illegal drugs at Port Everglades, Florida? a) USCGC Stratton b) USCGC Midgett c) USCGC Hamilton d) USCGC Bertholf Ans: c) USCGC Hamilton 6.Approximately how much was the record drug seizure by the U.S. Coast Guard valued at? a) $76 million b) $117 million c) $303 million d) $473 million Ans: d) $473 million 7.Operation Pacific Viper, responsible for the record drug seizure, is a collaborative effort between the U.S. Coast Guard and which other U.S. agency? a) U.S. Customs and Border Protection b) U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration c) U.S. Navy d) U.S. Air Force Ans: c) U.S. Navy 8.What was the primary drug component of the record seizure, accounting for approximately 61,740 pounds? a) Marijuana b) Heroin c) Fentanyl d) Cocaine Ans: d) Cocaine 9.Former U.S. President Donald Trump claimed he prevented a nuclear war between which two countries by threatening tariffs and refusing trade deals? a) China and Taiwan b) Russia and Ukraine c) India and Pakistan d) North Korea and South Korea Ans: c) India and Pakistan 10.What specific action was reported regarding Donald Trump's policy on Indian imports? a) He lifted all tariffs on Indian imports. b) He doubled tariffs on Indian imports. c) He initiated a new trade agreement with India. d) He threatened to ban Indian imports. Ans: b) He doubled tariffs on Indian imports. 11.The Trump administration has returned to the Supreme Court in a dispute over the payment of which type of aid? a) Disaster relief payments b) Foreign-aid payments c) Domestic infrastructure payments d) Military assistance payments Ans: b) Foreign-aid payments 12.In which U.S. city did a shooting occur at a Catholic school, injuring at least five children? a) Chicago b) Los Angeles c) Minneapolis d) New York City Ans: c) Minneapolis 13.Which two Southeast Asian countries were mentioned as experiencing significant flooding and landslips due to heavy rainfall? a) Malaysia and Indonesia b) Philippines and Cambodia c) Vietnam and Thailand d) Laos and Myanmar Ans: c) Vietnam and Thailand

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1.From what date will the 50% additional US tariff on Indian goods become effective? a) August 27, 2024 b) July 15, 2025 c) August 27, 2025 d) September 1, 2024 Ans: c) August 27, 2025 2.Which of the following sectors has In...

1.From what date will the 50% additional US tariff on Indian goods become effective? a) August 27, 2024 b) July 15, 2025 c) August 27, 2025 d) September 1, 2024 Ans: c) August 27, 2025 2.Which of the following sectors has India consistently emphasized protecting amidst ongoing trade tensions with the US? a) Information Technology and Services b) Pharmaceutical and Healthcare c) Farmers, Fishermen, and Small Businesses d) Automotive and Manufacturing Ans: c) Farmers, Fishermen, and Small Businesses 3.India has submitted a bid to host the Commonwealth Games in which year? a) 2026 b) 2028 c) 2030 d) 2032 Ans: c) 2030 4.Which Indian city has been proposed as the 'ideal' venue for the 2030 Commonwealth Games bid? a) Mumbai b) Bengaluru c) Delhi d) Ahmedabad Ans: d) Ahmedabad 5.Near which popular pilgrimage route did a massive landslide tragically kill pilgrims in Jammu and Kashmir recently? a) Amarnath Cave b) Kedarnath Temple c) Vaishno Devi Shrine d) Badrinath Temple Ans: c) Vaishno Devi Shrine 6.What major disruption was reported in Jammu and Kashmir following the heavy rains and landslides? a) Power grid collapse b) Air traffic suspension c) Telecommunications services disrupted d) Banking services halted Ans: c) Telecommunications services disrupted 7.Who among the following has been appointed as a new judge of the Supreme Court, previously serving as Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court? a) Justice Vipul Pancholi b) Justice Alok Aradhe c) Justice D.Y. Chandrachud d) Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul Ans: b) Justice Alok Aradhe 8.The recent appointments of Supreme Court judges followed the recommendation of which body? a) Parliament b) Union Law Ministry c) Supreme Court Collegium d) President of India Ans: c) Supreme Court Collegium 9.What is the name of Maruti Suzuki's first global electric vehicle flagged off by PM Modi? a) e-Swift b) e-Alto c) e-Vitara d) e-Brezza Ans: c) e-Vitara 10.From which location in Gujarat was Maruti Suzuki's first global electric vehicle flagged off? a) Gandhinagar b) Vadodara c) Hansalpur d) Surat Ans: c) Hansalpur 11.What substantial investment has Japan's Suzuki Motor announced for India over the next five to six years? a) ₹50,000 crore b) ₹60,000 crore c) ₹70,000 crore d) ₹80,000 crore Ans: c) ₹70,000 crore 12.Vantara, the wildlife rescue and rehabilitation center, is an initiative of which foundation? a) Tata Trust b) Adani Foundation c) Reliance Foundation d) Wipro Foundation Ans: c) Reliance Foundation 13.Where is Vantara, the wildlife rescue and rehabilitation center, located? a) Mumbai, Maharashtra b) Bengaluru, Karnataka c) Jamnagar, Gujarat d) Jaipur, Rajasthan Ans: c) Jamnagar, Gujarat 14.Vantara has agreed to cooperate with a Special Investigation Team (SIT) inquiry regarding which aspect? a) Illegal wildlife trade in general b) Acquisition of animals from India and abroad c) Funding sources for wildlife conservation d) Rehabilitation protocols for endangered species Ans: b) Acquisition of animals from India and abroad

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1.What is the total tariff rate imposed by the United States on various Indian goods, including the supplementary duty? a) 25% b) 50% c) 66% d) 75% Ans: b) 50% 2.When did the new US tariffs on Indian goods officially come in...

1.What is the total tariff rate imposed by the United States on various Indian goods, including the supplementary duty? a) 25% b) 50% c) 66% d) 75% Ans: b) 50% 2.When did the new US tariffs on Indian goods officially come into effect? a) August 25, 2025 b) August 26, 2025 c) August 27, 2025 d) September 17, 2025 Ans: c) August 27, 2025 3.According to the provided content, what is cited as a primary reason for the US imposing new tariffs on Indian goods? a) India's increasing trade surplus with the US b) India's continued purchase of Russian crude oil c) India's non-compliance with WTO regulations d) India's refusal to open its agricultural markets Ans: b) India's continued purchase of Russian crude oil 4.What estimated value of India's total exports to the US in FY2025 is projected to be hit by the new tariffs? a) $49.6 billion b) $60.2 billion c) $86.5 billion d) $100 billion Ans: b) $60.2 billion 5.Which of the following sectors is NOT explicitly mentioned as being severely affected by the new US tariffs? a) Textiles b) Pharmaceuticals c) Gems and jewelry d) Shrimp Ans: b) Pharmaceuticals 6.According to the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI), by how much could India's exports to the US decline in FY2026 if the tariffs remain in place, compared to FY2025? a) From $86.5 billion to $60.2 billion b) From $60.2 billion to $49.6 billion c) From $86.5 billion to $49.6 billion d) From $49.6 billion to $86.5 billion Ans: c) From $86.5 billion to $49.6 billion 7.In the worst-case scenario, how much could India's GDP growth be reduced due to the new tariffs, according to GTRI analysts? a) 0.6 percentage points b) 0.9 percentage points c) 1.04 percentage points d) 1.5 percentage points Ans: b) 0.9 percentage points 8.On August 26, 2025, how many points did the Sensex tumble in response to the tariff news? a) 256 points b) 849 points c) 1.02% d) 80,787 points Ans: b) 849 points 9.What was the closing value of the Indian Rupee against the US dollar on August 26, 2025? a) 80.78 b) 84.90 c) 87.69 d) 24.71 Ans: c) 87.69 10.Who is the current Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, as mentioned in the text, who stated the central bank is ready to implement policy measures? a) Shaktikanta Das b) Nirmala Sitharaman c) Sanjay Malhotra d) Raghuram Rajan Ans: c) Sanjay Malhotra 11.Which of the following product categories is explicitly mentioned as being exempt from the new US tariffs? a) Apparel b) Carpets c) Steel d) Gems and jewelry Ans: c) Steel 12.To be exempt from the additional duty, shipments that left India before August 27, 2025, must be cleared in the US before which date? a) August 25, 2025 b) August 27, 2025 c) September 17, 2025 d) September 27, 2025 Ans: c) September 17, 2025 13.Which of the following sectoral indices on the NSE was the ONLY one NOT to decline on August 26, 2025? a) Realty b) PSU bank c) Consumer durables d) Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) Ans: d) Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) 14.Apart from considering fiscal support, what is the Indian government urging exporters to do in response to the tariffs? a) Reduce production costs b) Focus solely on the domestic market c) Explore new markets and focus on value-added products d) Seek compensation from the US government Ans: c) Explore new markets and focus on value-added products 15.What percentage of India's total exports to the US is projected to be hit by the new tariffs? a) Approximately 25% b) Approximately 50% c) Approximately 66% d) Approximately 90% Ans: c) Approximately 66%

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1.Which city in the Gaza Strip has been reported to be experiencing famine? a) Khan Yunis b) Rafah c) Gaza City d) Deir al-Balah Ans: c) Gaza City 2.Which country indicated that Israel appears "unwilling to reach an agreemen...

1.Which city in the Gaza Strip has been reported to be experiencing famine? a) Khan Yunis b) Rafah c) Gaza City d) Deir al-Balah Ans: c) Gaza City 2.Which country indicated that Israel appears "unwilling to reach an agreement" on a ceasefire in Gaza? a) Egypt b) Qatar c) Saudi Arabia d) Turkey Ans: b) Qatar 3.What was the significant achievement by SpaceX mentioned in the news? a) Successful landing of a Mars rover b) First crewed mission to the Moon c) Successful launch of its Starship megarocket d) Deployment of a new satellite constellation Ans: c) Successful launch of its Starship megarocket 4.A diplomatic row erupted between Australia and Iran following Australia's accusation of Iran orchestrating what kind of attacks? a) Cyberattacks on government infrastructure b) Bombings of public transport c) Anti-Semitic arson attacks d) Assassination attempts on diplomats Ans: c) Anti-Semitic arson attacks 5.The United States has issued a draft notice to implement 50% tariffs on products from which country, effective August 27? a) China b) Japan c) India d) Germany Ans: c) India 6.Approximately how many countries have reportedly suspended postal services to the U.S. due to existing Trump tariffs? a) 10 b) 15 c) 20 d) 25 Ans: d) 25 7.Which three leaders are expected to attend the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit next week? a) Joe Biden, Emmanuel Macron, Rishi Sunak b) Xi Jinping, Narendra Modi, Vladimir Putin c) Justin Trudeau, Fumio Kishida, Olaf Scholz d) Kim Jong Un, Donald Trump, Volodymyr Zelenskyy Ans: b) Xi Jinping, Narendra Modi, Vladimir Putin 8.What is the name of the human spaceflight mission for which ISRO successfully conducted its first Integrated Air Drop Test? a) Chandrayaan b) Mangalyaan c) Gaganyaan d) Adityayaan Ans: c) Gaganyaan 9.What are the names of the two advanced Project 17A stealth frigates recently commissioned by the Indian Navy? a) Vikrant and Vikramaditya b) Shivalik and Satpura c) Udaygiri and Himgiri d) Talwar and Teg Ans: c) Udaygiri and Himgiri 10.India has formalized a partnership with which international organization to combat global hunger, offering to supply fortified rice? a) Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) b) World Health Organization (WHO) c) World Food Programme (WFP) d) United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) Ans: c) World Food Programme (WFP) 11.Which neighboring country has officially joined the India-led International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA)? a) Bangladesh b) Sri Lanka c) Bhutan d) Nepal Ans: d) Nepal 12.What was the reported cause of death for seven people in Gaza City in the past 24 hours, as per the content? a) Airstrikes b) Malnutrition c) Disease outbreak d) Shortage of medical supplies Ans: b) Malnutrition 13.Canada is set to drop counter-tariffs on certain goods from which country following discussions? a) China b) Mexico c) United States d) European Union Ans: c) United States 14.US President Donald Trump has expressed a desire to meet which North Korean leader this year? a) Kim Il Sung b) Kim Jong Il c) Kim Jong Un d) Kim Pyong Il Ans: c) Kim Jong Un

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1.What is the total tariff imposed by the US on certain Indian imports, effective August 27, 2025, after the additional 25% tariff? a) 25% b) 50% c) 75% d) 100% Ans: b) 50% 2.The United States cited which primary reason for ...

1.What is the total tariff imposed by the US on certain Indian imports, effective August 27, 2025, after the additional 25% tariff? a) 25% b) 50% c) 75% d) 100% Ans: b) 50% 2.The United States cited which primary reason for imposing heightened tariffs on Indian imports? a) India's trade surplus with the US b) India's ongoing purchases of Russian oil c) Violation of intellectual property rights by India d) India's refusal to join certain trade blocs Ans: b) India's ongoing purchases of Russian oil 3.On what specific date are the new US tariffs on Indian imports set to become effective? a) August 26, 2024 b) August 27, 2025 c) September 1, 2024 d) January 1, 2025 Ans: b) August 27, 2025 4.Which type of dialogue was recently held virtually between senior officials from India and the US amidst trade tensions? a) Economic Summit b) Bilateral Trade Negotiation c) '2+2 Intersessional Dialogue' d) Strategic Defence Partnership Ans: c) '2+2 Intersessional Dialogue' 5.Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in response to the US tariffs, emphasized his government's commitment to protecting which groups from adverse impact? a) Large corporations and industrialists b) Small entrepreneurs, farmers, and livestock rearers c) IT professionals and service sector employees d) Government employees and public sector units Ans: b) Small entrepreneurs, farmers, and livestock rearers 6.What is the name of Maruti Suzuki's first global electric vehicle, recently flagged off by PM Modi? a) e-Swift b) e-Alto c) e-Vitara d) e-Brezza Ans: c) e-Vitara 7.The Maruti Suzuki e-Vitara was flagged off by PM Modi from which location in Gujarat? a) Ahmedabad b) Gandhinagar c) Hansalpur d) Surat Ans: c) Hansalpur 8.The newly inaugurated lithium-ion battery manufacturing facility, aimed at supporting EV production, is a joint venture of Suzuki with which other companies? a) LG and Samsung b) Panasonic and Sony c) Toshiba and Denso d) Hyundai and Kia Ans: c) Toshiba and Denso 9.What is the substantial investment announced by Japan's Suzuki Motor in India over the next five to six years? a) ₹50,000 crore b) ₹70,000 crore c) ₹90,000 crore d) ₹1,00,000 crore Ans: b) ₹70,000 crore 10.India holds which position in the world's car market? a) First b) Second c) Third d) Fourth Ans: c) Third 11.The recent deadly landslides near the Vaishno Devi shrine occurred in which region of Jammu and Kashmir? a) Srinagar b) Gulmarg c) Katra d) Leh Ans: c) Katra 12.What was identified as the primary cause of the recent tragic landslides near the Vaishno Devi shrine? a) Earthquake b) Cloudburst c) Heavy rainfall d) Avalanche Ans: c) Heavy rainfall 13.Approximately how many lives were reported lost in the recent landslides near the Vaishno Devi shrine? a) At least 10 b) At least 20 c) At least 30 d) At least 40 Ans: c) At least 30 14.How many trains were reportedly cancelled at or departing from Jammu and Katra railway stations due to the adverse weather conditions and landslides? a) 12 b) 18 c) 22 d) 28 Ans: c) 22

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1.According to Fitch Ratings, what is India's Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) as of August 25, 2025? a) 'BBB+' b) 'BBB-' c) 'BB+' d) 'A-' Ans: b) 'BBB-' 2.What outlook did Fitch Ratings assign to India...

1.According to Fitch Ratings, what is India's Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) as of August 25, 2025? a) 'BBB+' b) 'BBB-' c) 'BB+' d) 'A-' Ans: b) 'BBB-' 2.What outlook did Fitch Ratings assign to India's sovereign rating? a) Positive b) Negative c) Stable d) Developing Ans: c) Stable 3.Fitch Ratings forecasts India's GDP growth at what percentage for the fiscal year ending March 2026 (FY26)? a) 8.0% b) 7.5% c) 6.5% d) 2.5% Ans: c) 6.5% 4.Who is the current Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor mentioned in the context of the FIBAC 2025 conference? a) Shaktikanta Das b) Raghuram Rajan c) Sanjay Malhotra d) Urjit Patel Ans: c) Sanjay Malhotra 5.Over the last four years (2021-22 to 2024-25), what was the average annual growth rate of the Indian economy highlighted by the RBI Governor? a) Approximately 6% b) Approximately 7% c) Approximately 8% d) Approximately 9% Ans: c) Approximately 8% 6.What percentage headline tariff is the Trump administration planning to impose on Indian goods starting August 27? a) 25% b) 30% c) 40% d) 50% Ans: d) 50% 7.Which of the following sectors were specifically mentioned as potentially vulnerable to the impending US tariffs? a) Pharmaceuticals and IT b) Automobiles and steel c) Gems and jewelry, textiles, and MSMEs d) Agriculture and construction Ans: c) Gems and jewelry, textiles, and MSMEs 8.What was the primary sector that led the gains in Indian equity markets on Monday's session? a) Banking b) Pharmaceuticals c) IT d) Automotive Ans: c) IT 9.Which of the following is NOT one of the proposed rates for the two-tier GST structure being discussed? a) 5% b) 12% c) 18% d) 40% Ans: b) 12% 10.The GST Council is slated to meet on September 3 and 4 to deliberate on changes including potential reductions or elimination of GST on which of the following? a) Gold and silver b) Cement and individual life and health insurance c) Petroleum products and alcohol d) Luxury cars and tobacco Ans: b) Cement and individual life and health insurance 11.The sale of which bank is moving closer after LIC secured SEBI approval? a) State Bank of India b) Punjab National Bank c) IDBI Bank d) Bank of Baroda Ans: c) IDBI Bank 12.To better reflect digital shopping trends, the government is overhauling the Consumer Price Index (CPI) by incorporating data directly from which platforms? a) Zomato and Swiggy b) Uber and Ola c) Amazon and Flipkart d) Myntra and Nykaa Ans: c) Amazon and Flipkart 13.According to the content, what is the 'BBB' median GDP growth rate that India's forecast significantly exceeds? a) 2.5% b) 3.5% c) 4.5% d) 5.5% Ans: a) 2.5% 14.The new forms and regulations for the new Income Tax Act are expected to be developed by which body? a) Ministry of Finance b) Reserve Bank of India (RBI) c) Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) d) Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Ans: c) Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)

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1.Which hospital in southern Gaza was recently impacted by Israeli airstrikes, leading to significant casualties and international condemnation? a) Al-Shifa Hospital b) Nasser Hospital c) Al-Aqsa Hospital d) Kamal Adwan Hospital Ans:...

1.Which hospital in southern Gaza was recently impacted by Israeli airstrikes, leading to significant casualties and international condemnation? a) Al-Shifa Hospital b) Nasser Hospital c) Al-Aqsa Hospital d) Kamal Adwan Hospital Ans: b) Nasser Hospital 2.What significant humanitarian declaration was formally made in the Gaza Strip, highlighting severe food insecurity? a) U.N. declaration of epidemic b) U.N. declaration of emergency c) U.N. declaration of famine d) U.N. declaration of displacement crisis Ans: c) U.N. declaration of famine 3.How many journalists were reported among the fatalities in the airstrike on Nasser Hospital in Gaza? a) Two b) Three c) Five d) Ten Ans: c) Five 4.What natural disaster recently claimed 788 lives and left over 1,000 injured in Pakistan? a) Earthquake b) Tsunami c) Monsoon floods d) Landslides Ans: c) Monsoon floods 5.Which two Pakistani provinces were identified as the hardest-hit areas by the recent severe monsoon floods? a) Sindh and Balochistan b) Punjab and Sindh c) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab d) Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ans: c) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab 6.Which former U.S. President issued a warning about 'great consequences' if Russian and Ukrainian leaders fail to engage in talks? a) Barack Obama b) George W. Bush c) Donald Trump d) Bill Clinton Ans: c) Donald Trump 7.Donald Trump announced his intention to fire which Federal Reserve Governor, citing fraud allegations? a) Janet Yellen b) Jerome Powell c) Lael Brainard d) Lisa Cook Ans: d) Lisa Cook 8.Which country did Donald Trump indicate he might visit later this year or in the near future? a) Russia b) China c) North Korea d) Saudi Arabia Ans: b) China 9.Which Indian organization successfully conducted flight-tests of the Integrated Air Defence Weapon System (IADWS)? a) ISRO b) DRDO c) HAL d) BDL Ans: b) DRDO 10.ISRO recently completed its first Integrated Air Drop Test (IADT-01) as part of which mission? a) Chandrayaan mission b) Mangalyaan mission c) Gaganyaan mission d) Aditya-L1 mission Ans: c) Gaganyaan mission 11.Despite U.S. tariffs, India continues to prioritize affordable oil supplies by maintaining purchases from which sources? a) Only Middle Eastern sources b) U.S. and European sources c) The cheapest sources available globally d) Only domestic production Ans: c) The cheapest sources available globally 12.Which political party in Bangladesh has raised concerns over increasing human rights violations and threats targeting journalists and activists? a) Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) b) Jatiya Party c) Awami League d) Jamaat-e-Islami Ans: c) Awami League 13.SpaceX's planned Starship launch was recently postponed due to what reason? a) Technical malfunction b) Crew illness c) Unfavorable weather conditions d) Regulatory issues Ans: c) Unfavorable weather conditions

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1.What additional tariff percentage has the United States officially imposed on imports from India? a) 10% b) 15% c) 25% d) 50% Ans: c) 25% 2.What is the total tariff on certain Indian goods after the latest imposition by th...

1.What additional tariff percentage has the United States officially imposed on imports from India? a) 10% b) 15% c) 25% d) 50% Ans: c) 25% 2.What is the total tariff on certain Indian goods after the latest imposition by the United States? a) 25% b) 50% c) 75% d) 100% Ans: b) 50% 3.The US cited which primary reason for imposing new tariffs on India? a) Trade deficit imbalance b) Intellectual property rights violations c) Threats to the United States by the Government of the Russian Federation d) Unfair labor practices Ans: c) Threats to the United States by the Government of the Russian Federation 4.Which Indian city, known as the 'diamond capital,' has been significantly impacted by the impending US tariffs? a) Mumbai b) Jaipur c) Surat d) Bengaluru Ans: c) Surat 5.How did Prime Minister Narendra Modi react to the impending US tariffs? a) He announced retaliatory tariffs on US goods. b) He stated that India 'will not bow' to the pressure. c) He appealed to the World Trade Organization (WTO). d) He initiated immediate high-level talks with the US. Ans: b) He stated that India 'will not bow' to the pressure. 6.The Supreme Court recently granted protection from arrest to which psephologist in connection with FIRs lodged by the Election Commission of India (ECI)? a) Yogendra Yadav b) Sanjay Kumar c) Prannoy Roy d) Dorab Sopariwala Ans: b) Sanjay Kumar 7.For what reason did the Supreme Court direct a trial judge not to take cognizance of a charge sheet against academician Ali Khan Mahmudabad? a) Financial irregularities b) Contentious social media posts c) Electoral fraud allegations d) Sedition charges Ans: b) Contentious social media posts 8.What unique facility did the Supreme Court offer a death row convict? a) Virtual attendance at his own appeal hearing. b) Virtual participation in the 13th-day rituals for his deceased mother. c) A special family visit before execution. d) Access to advanced legal research facilities. Ans: b) Virtual participation in the 13th-day rituals for his deceased mother. 9.A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been constituted by the Supreme Court to investigate which of the following? a) Electoral bond scheme b) Vantara and its acquisition of animals c) Alleged corruption in defense deals d) Misinformation campaigns during elections Ans: b) Vantara and its acquisition of animals. 10.Which ISRO mission successfully completed its first integrated air drop test, a crucial step for India's human spaceflight program? a) Chandrayaan-3 b) Aditya-L1 c) Gaganyaan d) Mangalyaan-2 Ans: c) Gaganyaan 11.India recently conducted the maiden flight tests of an integrated air defense weapon system (IADWS) off the coast of which state? a) Kerala b) Andhra Pradesh c) Odisha d) Tamil Nadu Ans: c) Odisha 12.Who recently took oath as Nagaland Governor with additional charge, while also serving as Manipur Governor? a) Anusuiya Uikey b) La. Ganesan c) Ajay Kumar Bhalla d) Jagdeep Dhankhar Ans: c) Ajay Kumar Bhalla 13.Which activist issued an ultimatum to the Maharashtra government for a 10% quota for the Maratha community? a) Anna Hazare b) Manoj Jarange c) Hardik Patel d) Prakash Ambedkar Ans: b) Manoj Jarange 14.In which district of Uttar Pradesh did a tragic accident occur where a truck rammed into a tractor-trolley carrying pilgrims? a) Ghaziabad b) Meerut c) Bulandshahr d) Agra Ans: c) Bulandshahr 15.In which state was a 25-year-old Dalit man recently killed by his upper-caste wife's family due to their opposition to the marriage? a) Rajasthan b) Uttar Pradesh c) Bihar d) Madhya Pradesh Ans: d) Madhya Pradesh 16.Which Indian state is currently experiencing continuous heavy rains, leading to school closures in several districts? a) Uttarakhand b) Himachal Pradesh c) Jammu and Kashmir d) Sikkim Ans: b) Himachal Pradesh 17.India recently alerted Pakistan about a flood in which river? a) Indus River b) Jhelum River c) Chenab River d) Tawi River Ans: d) Tawi River 18.Which company recently exited as a sponsor for Team India, prompting the BCCI to seek a new one? a) Byju's b) Dream11 c) MPL Sports d) Oppo Ans: b) Dream11

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August 25, 2025 - Current affairs for all the Exams

1.What was the growth rate of the Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) in July 2025 compared to the same period last year? a) 1.5% b) 2.0% c) 2.5% d) 3.0% Ans: b) 2.0% 2.Which two sectors primarily drove the robust double-di...

1.What was the growth rate of the Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) in July 2025 compared to the same period last year? a) 1.5% b) 2.0% c) 2.5% d) 3.0% Ans: b) 2.0% 2.Which two sectors primarily drove the robust double-digit growth in the Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) in July 2025? a) Crude Oil and Natural Gas b) Coal and Electricity c) Steel and Cement d) Refinery Products and Fertilizers Ans: c) Steel and Cement 3.What percentage of India's e-commerce transactions are now accounted for by Tier II and III cities? a) Over 40% b) Over 50% c) Over 60% d) Over 70% Ans: c) Over 60% 4.India is positioned as the fastest-growing quick commerce market globally, with an annual growth rate of approximately: a) 30-40% b) 50-60% c) 70-80% d) 90-100% Ans: c) 70-80% 5.According to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, by which year is India on track to become a developed nation? a) 2030 b) 2035 c) 2047 d) 2050 Ans: c) 2047 6.The Indian government is considering simplifying the current four-tier GST structure into how many main tiers? a) One b) Two c) Three d) Five Ans: b) Two 7.Under the proposed GST reforms, what are the two main tax rates for most goods? a) 2% and 12% b) 5% and 18% c) 8% and 22% d) 10% and 28% Ans: b) 5% and 18% 8.The US has threatened to double import duties on India due to India's continued purchase of oil from which country? a) Iran b) Venezuela c) Russia d) Saudi Arabia Ans: c) Russia 9.India's envoy to Russia stated that India will continue to buy oil from 'wherever it gets the best deal' to ensure: a) Trade surplus b) Diplomatic ties c) Energy security d) Economic diversification Ans: c) Energy security 10.Economists estimate that without a trade deal, the threatened US tariffs could drag India's GDP growth below what percentage this fiscal year? a) 5% b) 5.5% c) 6% d) 6.5% Ans: c) 6% 11.The prospect of the proposed GST cuts has had what immediate effect on India's bond market? a) Led to a bond rally b) Caused bond yields to fall c) Resulted in a collapse of the bond rally and higher yields d) Had no significant impact Ans: c) Resulted in a collapse of the bond rally and higher yields 12.By what percentage did India's outbound investments increase in FY2024-25 compared to the previous fiscal year? a) 24.8% b) 41.6% c) 67.7% d) 15% Ans: c) 67.7% 13.Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a factor contributing to the surge in India's outbound investments? a) Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations b) Growth of GIFT City c) Global tax reforms d) Increased domestic consumption Ans: d) Increased domestic consumption 14.India and Japan are finalizing a new bilateral framework primarily to strengthen collaboration in which area? a) Cultural exchange b) Military technology c) Economic security d) Tourism promotion Ans: c) Economic security 15.What specific initiative is being prepared to foster ties between Japanese and Indian startups and tech firms in the AI space? a) AI Research Grant b) AI Cooperation Initiative c) Global AI Summit d) Bilateral AI Fund Ans: b) AI Cooperation Initiative 16.What significant milestone has the Nifty index recently decisively broken above? a) 20,000 mark b) 22,000 mark c) 25,000 mark d) 30,000 mark Ans: c) 25,000 mark 17.Which two companies are set to join the Nifty index according to recent corporate news? a) Foseco India and Morganite Crucible India b) PNB Housing Finance and IndiGo c) IndiGo and Max Healthcare d) Max Healthcare and PNB Housing Finance Ans: c) IndiGo and Max Healthcare

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August 25, 2025 - Current affairs for all the Exams

1.According to the provided content, what date was Ukraine's Independence Day observed? a) August 24, 2023 b) August 24, 2024 c) August 24, 2025 d) August 24, 2022 Ans: c) August 24, 2025 2.Which two world leaders were expli...

1.According to the provided content, what date was Ukraine's Independence Day observed? a) August 24, 2023 b) August 24, 2024 c) August 24, 2025 d) August 24, 2022 Ans: c) August 24, 2025 2.Which two world leaders were explicitly mentioned as expressing support for a negotiated solution to the conflict on Ukraine's Independence Day? a) Nicusor Dan and Emmanuel Macron b) Donald Trump and Rishi Sunak c) Nicusor Dan and Donald Trump d) Joe Biden and Olaf Scholz Ans: c) Nicusor Dan and Donald Trump 3.Russia accused Ukraine of a drone strike on which specific nuclear facility? a) Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant b) Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant c) Kursk Nuclear Power Plant d) Rovno Nuclear Power Plant Ans: c) Kursk Nuclear Power Plant 4.Which international body officially declared a famine in the northern part of the Gaza Strip? a) World Health Organization (WHO) b) United Nations panel c) International Red Cross d) Doctors Without Borders (MSF) Ans: b) United Nations panel 5.What was cited as the primary reason for the famine declaration in northern Gaza? a) Severe drought conditions b) Months of Israeli blockade on humanitarian supplies c) Internal conflict among Palestinian factions d) Widespread crop failure due to disease Ans: b) Months of Israeli blockade on humanitarian supplies 6.Yemen's capital, Sanaa, was hit by retaliatory strikes following earlier attacks by which group? a) Al-Qaeda b) ISIS c) Houthi rebels d) Yemeni government forces Ans: c) Houthi rebels 7.The Dutch foreign minister resigned after failing to secure sanctions against which country? a) Russia b) Israel c) Ukraine d) North Korea Ans: b) Israel 8.Who is the U.S. ambassador to France that was summoned over allegations of rising antisemitism? a) Joe Biden b) Charles Kushner c) Donald Trump d) Antony Blinken Ans: b) Charles Kushner 9.What type of new missiles did North Korea reportedly test-fire? a) Intercontinental ballistic missiles b) Submarine-launched ballistic missiles c) Air defense missiles d) Cruise missiles Ans: c) Air defense missiles 10.Which country's Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka, commenced an official visit to India? a) Sri Lanka b) Bangladesh c) Fiji d) Nepal Ans: c) Fiji 11.According to India's envoy to Russia, what principle guides India's decision on purchasing oil? a) Adherence to international sanctions b) Securing the 'best deal' based on national interest c) Exclusive reliance on domestic production d) Prioritizing oil from Western allies Ans: b) Securing the 'best deal' based on national interest 12.What specific test flight did SpaceX call off, as mentioned in the news? a) Falcon 9 rocket launch b) Dragon capsule re-entry c) Starship megarocket d) Starlink satellite deployment Ans: c) Starship megarocket 13.Which European country experienced its 'most intense on record' heatwave, contributing to deadly wildfires? a) France b) Italy c) Greece d) Spain Ans: d) Spain

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August 25, 2025 - Current affairs for all the Exams

1.What was the name of the first Integrated Air Drop Test successfully conducted by ISRO on August 24, 2025? a) Gaganyaan-1 b) IADT-1 c) AirDrop-G1 d) SpaceDrop Test Ans: b) IADT-1 2.The Integrated Air Drop Test (IADT-1) is ...

1.What was the name of the first Integrated Air Drop Test successfully conducted by ISRO on August 24, 2025? a) Gaganyaan-1 b) IADT-1 c) AirDrop-G1 d) SpaceDrop Test Ans: b) IADT-1 2.The Integrated Air Drop Test (IADT-1) is a crucial step in the preparations for which of India's upcoming programs? a) Chandrayaan-4 b) Mangalyaan-3 c) Gaganyaan d) Surya Mission Ans: c) Gaganyaan 3.What specific capability did India demonstrate with its successfully tested Integrated Air Defence Weapon System? a) Intercepting ballistic missiles from long range b) Engaging three different targets simultaneously c) Destroying enemy satellites in orbit d) Launching anti-ship missiles from airborne platforms Ans: b) Engaging three different targets simultaneously 4.The Department of Posts temporarily suspended all postal services to the United States primarily due to which reason? a) A diplomatic dispute between India and the US b) New US customs rules leading to operational readiness issues for US-bound air carriers c) A major cyber attack on postal infrastructure d) Economic sanctions imposed by the US on India Ans: b) New US customs rules leading to operational readiness issues for US-bound air carriers 5.Which of the following items are exempt from the temporary suspension of postal services to the United States announced by the Department of Posts? a) All parcels regardless of value b) Electronic goods and perishable items c) Letters, documents, and gift items valued up to $100 d) Commercial goods only Ans: c) Letters, documents, and gift items valued up to $100 6.Which company, described as India's largest fantasy gaming platform, recently withdrew its sponsorship as Team India's cricket title sponsor? a) Byju's b) Paytm c) Dream11 d) MPL Sports Ans: c) Dream11 7.What is the potential reason cited for Dream11's withdrawal as Team India's cricket title sponsor? a) Financial difficulties of the company b) A new law regulating real-money online games c) Disagreements with the BCCI over team performance d) A shift in marketing strategy towards other sports Ans: b) A new law regulating real-money online games 8.What was India's reiterated stance on oil procurement, as stated by its envoy to Russia? a) To exclusively procure oil from Russia b) To procure oil only from countries allied with the US c) To procure oil from wherever they secure the "best deal" d) To cease all oil imports and rely on domestic production Ans: c) To procure oil from wherever they secure the "best deal" 9.Which U.S. Vice-President suggested that tariffs on India were part of an "aggressive economic leverage" strategy by the U.S. to pressure Russia? a) Kamala Harris b) Mike Pence c) J.D. Vance d) Joe Biden Ans: c) J.D. Vance 10.A tragic road accident resulting in eight deaths occurred in which district of Uttar Pradesh? a) Noida b) Ghaziabad c) Bulandshahr d) Lucknow Ans: c) Bulandshahr 11.In which city was a man accused in a dowry murder case shot in the leg by police while attempting to flee custody? a) Delhi b) Noida c) Bulandshahr d) Gurugram Ans: b) Noida 12.Who is the Delhi Chief Minister mentioned in the news regarding a recent attack? a) Sheila Dikshit b) Rekha Gupta c) Priyanka Singh d) Smriti Irani Ans: b) Rekha Gupta 13.Which veteran Indian cricketer recently announced his retirement from all forms of cricket? a) Virat Kohli b) Rohit Sharma c) Cheteshwar Pujara d) Jasprit Bumrah Ans: c) Cheteshwar Pujara

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August 24, 2025 - Current affairs for all the Exams

1.According to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, what is India's current status in terms of global economic growth? a) The second-fastest growing major economy b) The world's fastest-growing major economy c) The third-largest economy glo...

1.According to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, what is India's current status in terms of global economic growth? a) The second-fastest growing major economy b) The world's fastest-growing major economy c) The third-largest economy globally d) A major economy with declining growth Ans: b) The world's fastest-growing major economy 2.What percentage of global growth does PM Modi project India's contribution to reach in the near future? a) Approximately 10% b) Approximately 15% c) Approximately 20% d) Approximately 25% Ans: c) Approximately 20% 3.The Prime Minister attributed India's economic resilience to a decade of macroeconomic stability, highlighting a projected fiscal deficit reduction to what percentage? a) 3.5% b) 4.0% c) 4.4% d) 5.0% Ans: c) 4.4% 4.What is the target year for India to become a 'developed India' as envisioned by the government? a) 2030 b) 2035 c) 2047 d) 2050 Ans: c) 2047 5.By when is the first domestically made semiconductor chip expected to be produced in India? a) End of 2024 b) End of 2025 c) Mid-2026 d) End of 2027 Ans: b) End of 2025 6.Which financial institution received approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to acquire up to a 24.99% stake in Yes Bank? a) Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group b) Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) c) Mizuho Financial Group d) Nomura Holdings Ans: b) Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) 7.What is the validity period for the RBI's approval for SMBC's stake acquisition in Yes Bank, starting from August 22, 2025? a) Six months b) One year c) Two years d) Five years Ans: b) One year 8.The RBI has invited public feedback on narrowing the existing tolerance band around its 4% inflation target. What is the current tolerance band? a) +/- 1% b) +/- 1.5% c) +/- 2% d) +/- 2.5% Ans: c) +/- 2% 9.What was India's foreign exchange reserves total, as mentioned in the content, after increasing for the second consecutive week? a) $680.50 billion b) $690.00 billion c) $695.10 billion d) $700.20 billion Ans: c) $695.10 billion 10.When are the US tariffs of an additional 25% on Indian exports set to be imposed? a) August 23rd b) August 25th c) August 27th d) September 1st Ans: c) August 27th 11.What is the estimated value of the support package the Indian government is planning under the Export Promotion Mission (EPM) to cushion exporters from the impact of US tariffs? a) Rs 15,000 crore b) Rs 20,000 crore c) Rs 25,000 crore d) Rs 30,000 crore Ans: c) Rs 25,000 crore 12.What was the primary reason cited for Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloading Rs 25,564 crore worth of equities in August? a) Concerns over India's fiscal deficit b) High inflation rates in India c) High valuations in India compared to other global markets d) Weakening Indian rupee Ans: c) High valuations in India compared to other global markets

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August 24, 2025 - Current affairs for all the Exams

1.What type of new missile weapon systems did North Korea reportedly test-fire on August 23, 2025? a) Anti-ship missiles b) Ballistic missiles c) Air defense missiles d) Cruise missiles Ans: c) Air defense missiles 2.North K...

1.What type of new missile weapon systems did North Korea reportedly test-fire on August 23, 2025? a) Anti-ship missiles b) Ballistic missiles c) Air defense missiles d) Cruise missiles Ans: c) Air defense missiles 2.North Korea accuses which country of exacerbating border tensions, following its recent missile tests? a) China b) Japan c) South Korea d) Russia Ans: c) South Korea 3.Which three European nations did Iran's foreign minister engage with on August 23, 2025, regarding its nuclear program? a) Italy, Spain, Netherlands b) France, Germany, United Kingdom c) Sweden, Belgium, Poland d) Greece, Portugal, Ireland Ans: b) France, Germany, United Kingdom 4.What specific provision of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal are European nations threatening to invoke by month's end? a) Sanctions waiver b) Snapback provision c) Enrichment freeze d) Verification protocol Ans: b) Snapback provision 5.Which international body found Iran out of compliance with its nuclear obligations prior to the recent Iran-Israel conflict? a) United Nations Security Council (UNSC) b) International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) c) World Health Organization (WHO) d) Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) Ans: b) International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) 6.On what date did the United Nations declare a famine in Gaza? a) August 20, 2025 b) August 21, 2025 c) August 22, 2025 d) August 23, 2025 Ans: c) August 22, 2025 7.According to the UN-backed body monitoring food security, approximately how many people in Gaza are facing 'starvation, destitution and death'? a) Over 100,000 b) Over 250,000 c) Over 500,000 d) Over 750,000 Ans: c) Over 500,000 8.In which country were global protests held, as mentioned in the content, calling for sanctions on Israel? a) United States b) United Kingdom c) Australia d) Canada Ans: c) Australia 9.In which state of Nigeria did the military conduct precision airstrikes, resulting in the reported killing of suspected jihadists? a) Kaduna State b) Borno State c) Yobe State d) Adamawa State Ans: b) Borno State 10.The Nigerian airstrikes in the Kumshe area took place near the border with which neighboring country? a) Niger b) Chad c) Benin d) Cameroon Ans: d) Cameroon 11.Which militant group is identified as being resurgent in Nigeria's ongoing struggle with militancy? a) Al-Shabaab b) ISIS West Africa Province c) Boko Haram d) Ansaru Ans: c) Boko Haram 12.Which region of the United States is currently grappling with a severe heatwave leading to hospitalizations? a) Northeastern US b) Midwestern US c) Western US d) Southeastern US Ans: c) Western US 13.In which city in Arizona were high temperatures of 102 to 107 degrees Fahrenheit (39-42 degrees Celsius) forecast during the severe heatwave? a) Phoenix b) Tucson c) Flagstaff d) Yuma Ans: b) Tucson 14.Approximately how many people in the Western US are reported to be under extreme heat risk due to the severe heatwave? a) 500,000 b) 800,000 c) 1.2 million d) 2.5 million Ans: c) 1.2 million

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August 24, 2025 - Current affairs for all the Exams

1.What is the primary reason for India suspending most international postal services to the United States? a) Diplomatic tensions b) New customs regulations introduced by the US government c) A dispute over postal tariffs d) Security...

1.What is the primary reason for India suspending most international postal services to the United States? a) Diplomatic tensions b) New customs regulations introduced by the US government c) A dispute over postal tariffs d) Security concerns regarding mail content Ans: b) New customs regulations introduced by the US government 2.When did India's suspension of most international postal services to the United States become effective? a) July 30, 2025 b) August 25, 2025 c) September 1, 2025 d) As soon as new tariffs were announced Ans: b) August 25, 2025 3.Which US Executive Order led to the withdrawal of the duty-free de minimis exemption for goods entering the US, impacting Indian postal services? a) Executive Order No. 800 b) Executive Order No. 100 c) Executive Order No. 14324 d) Executive Order No. 2025 Ans: c) Executive Order No. 14324 4.Under the new US customs regulations, what is the duty-free de minimis exemption value for goods entering the US (excluding gift items)? a) USD 800 b) USD 100 c) USD 0 (no exemption) d) USD 500 Ans: c) USD 0 (no exemption) 5.For what specific items is there still an exemption from customs duties under the new US regulations, and what is its value limit? a) Commercial samples up to USD 50 b) Gift items up to USD 100 c) Educational materials up to USD 200 d) Medical supplies up to USD 1000 Ans: b) Gift items up to USD 100 6.On what specific occasion did Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlight India's advancements in the space sector? a) Independence Day b) National Science Day c) National Space Day d) Republic Day Ans: c) National Space Day 7.What ambitious target did PM Modi set for the Indian private sector and startups regarding annual rocket launches? a) 10 rockets per year b) 25 rockets per year c) 50 rockets per year d) 100 rockets per year Ans: c) 50 rockets per year 8.What major future aspiration did PM Modi mention for India's space program in the coming years? a) Landing a human on Mars b) Establishing a lunar base c) Building its own space station d) Launching a fleet of commercial satellites Ans: c) Building its own space station 9.PM Modi emphasized that space technology in India is not merely for scientific exploration but also for enhancing what aspect of citizens' lives? a) Economic Prosperity b) Global Influence c) Ease of Living d) National Security Ans: c) Ease of Living 10.Who affirmed India's "red lines" in its trade negotiations with the United States? a) Prime Minister Narendra Modi b) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman c) External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar d) Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal Ans: c) External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar 11.India is determined to safeguard the interests of which groups in its trade talks with the US? a) Large corporations and IT professionals b) Farmers and small producers c) Automobile manufacturers and exporters d) Pharmaceutical companies and healthcare workers Ans: b) Farmers and small producers 12.India's External Affairs Minister criticized the US for scrutinizing India's energy ties with which country? a) Iran b) Venezuela c) Russia d) Saudi Arabia Ans: c) Russia 13.Which veteran Indian cricketer recently announced his retirement from all forms of Indian cricket? a) Virat Kohli b) Rohit Sharma c) Cheteshwar Pujara d) Jasprit Bumrah Ans: c) Cheteshwar Pujara 14.Cheteshwar Pujara is widely recognized for his significant contributions primarily in which format of cricket? a) One Day Internationals (ODIs) b) Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is) c) Test cricket d) Indian Premier League (IPL) Ans: c) Test cricket 15.Which industrialist recently denied allegations of a Rs 2,000-crore bank fraud? a) Mukesh Ambani b) Gautam Adani c) Anil Ambani d) Ratan Tata Ans: c) Anil Ambani 16.Which investigative agency conducted raids at Anil Ambani's offices in connection with bank fraud allegations? a) Enforcement Directorate (ED) b) Income Tax Department (ITD) c) Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) d) Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) Ans: c) Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) 17.Which company has reportedly decided to step down as the official title sponsor for Team India? a) Byju's b) Paytm c) Dream11 d) Star India Ans: c) Dream11 18.Ahead of which upcoming major cricket tournament did Dream11 reportedly withdraw its sponsorship for Team India? a) ICC T20 World Cup b) Asia Cup c) ICC Cricket World Cup d) Border-Gavaskar Trophy Ans: b) Asia Cup 19.Which organization will soon invite new bids for Team India's title sponsorship following Dream11's reported withdrawal? a) International Cricket Council (ICC) b) Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) c) Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports d) Indian Premier League (IPL) Governing Council Ans: b) Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)

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1.On what date did veteran Indian Test cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara announce his retirement from all forms of Indian cricket? a) August 23, 2023 b) August 24, 2024 c) August 24, 2025 d) August 23, 2025 Ans: c) August 24, 2025
1.On what date did veteran Indian Test cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara announce his retirement from all forms of Indian cricket? a) August 23, 2023 b) August 24, 2024 c) August 24, 2025 d) August 23, 2025 Ans: c) August 24, 2025 2.Which rank does Cheteshwar Pujara hold among India's highest run-scorers in Test matches? a) Fifth-highest b) Sixth-highest c) Seventh-highest d) Eighth-highest Ans: d) Eighth-highest 3.How many Test matches did Cheteshwar Pujara play for India during his career? a) 98 b) 103 c) 108 d) 112 Ans: b) 103 4.Which team did NorthEast United FC defeat in the final to clinch their second consecutive Durand Cup title? a) Mohun Bagan SG b) East Bengal FC c) Diamond Harbour FC d) Bengaluru FC Ans: c) Diamond Harbour FC 5.The Durand Cup final between NorthEast United FC and Diamond Harbour FC was held at which venue? a) Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata b) Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata c) Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Delhi d) Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar Ans: b) Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata 6.What was the primary reason attributed to Dream11's reported withdrawal as Team India's title sponsor? a) Financial losses incurred by Dream11 b) BCCI's demand for a higher sponsorship fee c) A new law regulating money-based online gaming d) Lack of interest in cricket sponsorship Ans: c) A new law regulating money-based online gaming 7.Until which year was Dream11's original three-year contract as Team India's title sponsor valid before its reported withdrawal? a) 2024 b) 2025 c) 2026 d) 2027 Ans: c) 2026 8.Indian shuttlers PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen are gearing up for which major international tournament? a) All England Open b) Olympic Games c) BWF World Championships d) Asian Games Ans: c) BWF World Championships 9.Former Indian cricketer Manoj Tiwary expressed discontent regarding which specific upcoming cricket match due to political tensions? a) India vs. Australia Test series b) India vs. Pakistan clash in the 2025 Asia Cup c) India vs. England ODI series d) India's participation in the T20 World Cup Ans: b) India vs. Pakistan clash in the 2025 Asia Cup 10.Which two fitness tests were mentioned as subjects of frequent changes and a 'big problem' in Indian cricket's fitness regime? a) Beep Test and Shuttle Run b) Yo-Yo Test and Bronco Test c) Push-up Test and Sit-up Test d) Vertical Jump and Broad Jump Ans: b) Yo-Yo Test and Bronco Test

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August 24, 2025 - Current affairs for all the Exams

1.When was the second National Space Day observed, as mentioned in the content? a) August 23, 2024 b) August 23, 2025 c) August 24, 2025 d) December 2025 Ans: b) August 23, 2025 2.What significant future space endeavor was a...

1.When was the second National Space Day observed, as mentioned in the content? a) August 23, 2024 b) August 23, 2025 c) August 24, 2025 d) December 2025 Ans: b) August 23, 2025 2.What significant future space endeavor was announced by PM Modi during the National Space Day celebrations? a) Launch of a mission to Jupiter b) Establishment of India's own space station c) Development of a lunar colony d) First Indian astronaut on Mars Ans: b) Establishment of India's own space station 3.What is the name of the half-humanoid robot planned for the first uncrewed test flight (G1) of the Gaganyaan mission? a) Chandrayaan b) Mangalyaan c) Vyommitra d) Gaganyaan Ans: c) Vyommitra 4.When is the first uncrewed test flight (G1) of the Gaganyaan mission slated to take place? a) August 2025 b) December 2025 c) By 2028 d) By 2035 Ans: b) December 2025 5.Where was the crucial integrated airdrop test for the Gaganyaan mission planned for August 24, 2025? a) Arabian Sea b) Bay of Bengal c) Indian Ocean d) Thar Desert Ans: b) Bay of Bengal 6.According to the content, when did India achieve space docking capability? a) Last year b) This year c) By 2028 d) By 2035 Ans: b) This year 7.By which year is the first module (BAS-01) of India's proposed orbital lab, the Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS), planned to be launched? a) 2025 b) 2028 c) 2030 d) 2035 Ans: b) 2028 8.How many modules is the Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS) planned to expand to by 2035? a) 1 b) 3 c) 5 d) 7 Ans: c) 5 9.Approximately how many space startups are currently operating in India, according to the Prime Minister? a) Around 50 b) Over 100 c) Over 350 d) Over 500 Ans: c) Over 350 10.When is the first 'Made in India' chip expected to enter the market, as per the content? a) By mid-2025 b) By the end of this year c) By 2026 d) Not specified Ans: b) By the end of this year 11.Which of the following breakthrough technologies are mentioned as crucial for India's future space missions? a) Nuclear fission and warp drive b) Semi-cryogenic engines and electric propulsion c) Solar sails and atmospheric re-entry shields d) Quantum computing and artificial gravity Ans: b) Semi-cryogenic engines and electric propulsion

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1.According to the Prime Minister's statement, what is India projected to become in the near future regarding its economic standing globally? a) The world's largest economy b) The world's second-largest economy c) The world's third-largest economy d) The fastest-growing major economy Ans: c) The world's third-largest economy 2.On what date did PM Modi speak at the Economic Times World Leaders Forum 2025, highlighting India's economic trajectory? a) August 23, 2025 b) September 3, 2025 c) August 25, 2025 d) Diwali 2025 Ans: a) August 23, 2025 3.What percentage of the world's growth is India projected to contribute soon, as stated by PM Modi? a) Approximately 10% b) Around 15% c) Around 20% d) More than 25% Ans: c) Around 20% 4.What projected fiscal deficit reduction, cited as a key economic indicator, highlights India's macroeconomic stability? a) 3.5% b) 4.4% c) 5.0% d) 6.2% Ans: b) 4.4% 5.When is the next-generation Goods and Services Tax (GST) reform process expected to be completed? a) By the end of 2025 b) Before Diwali c) On September 3-4 d) In the first half of 2026 Ans: b) Before Diwali 6.India is expected to see its first domestically made semiconductor chip in the market by which timeline? a) Mid-2025 b) End of 2025 c) Early 2026 d) End of 2030 Ans: b) End of 2025 7.India achieved its target of generating 50% of its total power capacity from non-fossil fuels in 2025. How many years ahead of its original schedule was this achievement? a) Two years b) Three years c) Five years d) Ten years Ans: c) Five years 8.The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently approved SMBC's acquisition of a 24.99% stake in which Indian bank? a) State Bank of India b) ICICI Bank c) HDFC Bank d) Yes Bank Ans: d) Yes Bank 9.India leads Asia Pacific (APAC) office demand in H1 2025 leasing with what percentage share? a) 50% b) 60% c) 70% d) 80% Ans: c) 70% 10.India has recently surpassed China in which specific export category to the United States? a) Textiles b) Pharmaceuticals c) Smartphone exports d) Automobile components Ans: c) Smartphone exports 11.What was India's flash Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) reading in August, indicating record services and manufacturing growth? a) 58.5 b) 60.1 c) 65.2 d) 70.0 Ans: c) 65.2 12.Which round of negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) did India and Australia conclude on August 23, 2025? a) 9th round b) 10th round c) 11th round d) 12th round Ans: c) 11th round 13.What specific service did India Post temporarily suspend to the US from August 25? a) Registered mail services b) Express mail services c) Parcel services d) Money order services Ans: c) Parcel services 14.Which Russia-backed refinery in India is reportedly facing fresh US and EU sanctions trouble, impacting its EPC work? a) Reliance Petroleum b) Nayara Energy c) Chennai Petroleum Corporation d) Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ans: b) Nayara Energy

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1.Which entity officially declared a famine in Gaza City, according to the provided content? a) The Israeli Ministry of Health b) A UN-backed authority c) The World Health Organization (WHO) d) The Palestinian Red Crescent Society An...

1.Which entity officially declared a famine in Gaza City, according to the provided content? a) The Israeli Ministry of Health b) A UN-backed authority c) The World Health Organization (WHO) d) The Palestinian Red Crescent Society Ans: b) A UN-backed authority 2.Approximately how many people in the Gaza Strip are reported to be facing catastrophic levels of starvation, destitution, and death? a) Less than 100,000 b) Around 250,000 c) Over half a million d) Over one million Ans: c) Over half a million 3.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is actively seeking support from which group of countries to exert diplomatic pressure on Russia? a) NATO member states b) European Union nations c) Countries in the Global South d) G7 member countries Ans: c) Countries in the Global South 4.What recent event related to the Russia-Ukraine conflict led to temporary suspensions of airport operations in central Russia? a) A major cyberattack targeting air traffic control b) A large-scale military exercise by Russian forces c) Russian air defenses downing a drone headed for Moscow d) An unexpected diplomatic visit from a foreign dignitary Ans: c) Russian air defenses downing a drone headed for Moscow 5.In which country did ministers recently resign over disagreements concerning Gaza policy? a) United States b) United Kingdom c) Netherlands d) France Ans: c) Netherlands 6.Which volcano in Hawaii has erupted again, according to the provided text? a) Mauna Loa b) Mount Rainier c) Kilauea d) Mount St. Helens Ans: c) Kilauea 7.Scientists are studying a potential link between melting glaciers and increased seismic and volcanic activity in which specific country? a) Greenland b) Alaska c) Iceland d) New Zealand Ans: c) Iceland

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1.India observed its second National Space Day on August 23, 2025. What specific event does this day commemorate? a) India's first successful satellite launch b) The successful Chandrayaan-3 lunar landing c) The establishment of ISRO...

1.India observed its second National Space Day on August 23, 2025. What specific event does this day commemorate? a) India's first successful satellite launch b) The successful Chandrayaan-3 lunar landing c) The establishment of ISRO d) The launch of the Gaganyaan mission Ans: b) The successful Chandrayaan-3 lunar landing 2.What was the theme for India's National Space Day 2025? a) Space for Sustainable Development b) Aryabhatta to Gaganyaan: Ancient Wisdom to Infinite Possibilities c) India's Journey to Mars d) Chandrayaan: A Leap for Mankind Ans: b) Aryabhatta to Gaganyaan: Ancient Wisdom to Infinite Possibilities 3.Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged the private sector and startups to aim for launching how many rockets annually? a) 25 b) 50 c) 75 d) 100 Ans: b) 50 4.Which astronaut (Gaganyatri) was felicitated by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh during the National Space Day celebrations? a) Rakesh Sharma b) Kalpana Chawla c) Shubhanshu Shukla d) Sunita Williams Ans: c) Shubhanshu Shukla 5.At the Economic Times World Leaders Forum, Prime Minister Modi stated that India is guided by which mantra for economic upliftment? a) Innovate, Integrate, Inspire b) Reform, Perform, and Transform c) Grow, Develop, Sustain d) Modernize, Stabilize, Globalize Ans: b) Reform, Perform, and Transform 6.By which year does Prime Minister Modi aim for India to become a developed nation? a) 2030 b) 2035 c) 2047 d) 2050 Ans: c) 2047 7.When is the next-generation GST reform process, aimed at simplifying the law and reducing prices, expected to be completed? a) Before the end of 2025 b) Before Diwali c) By the next Union Budget d) By mid-2026 Ans: b) Before Diwali 8.Which veteran Indian cricketer announced his retirement from all forms of Indian cricket on August 24, 2025? a) Virat Kohli b) Rohit Sharma c) Cheteshwar Pujara d) Ravichandran Ashwin Ans: c) Cheteshwar Pujara 9.What was the primary reason for fantasy sports platform Dream11 reportedly withdrawing as the lead sponsor for the Indian cricket team? a) Financial disputes with BCCI b) A change in marketing strategy c) Passage of the 'Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill 2025' banning real-money gaming d) Low viewership for cricket matches Ans: c) Passage of the 'Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill 2025' banning real-money gaming 10.Which of the following districts in Rajasthan were among the worst affected by severe flood-like conditions? a) Jaipur, Udaipur, Jodhpur b) Kota, Bundi, Sawai Madhopur, Tonk c) Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Barmer d) Alwar, Bharatpur, Dholpur Ans: b) Kota, Bundi, Sawai Madhopur, Tonk 11.An LPG tanker explosion in Punjab resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries. Near which location did this accident occur? a) Ludhiana b) Amritsar c) Mandiala in Hoshiarpur d) Patiala Ans: c) Mandiala in Hoshiarpur 12.The Department of Posts temporarily suspended most postal services to the United States due to changes in US customs rules. Which US Executive Order was specifically cited? a) Executive Order No. 12345 b) Executive Order No. 14324 c) Executive Order No. 15678 d) Executive Order No. 16789 Ans: b) Executive Order No. 14324 13.Under the new US customs rules, what was the value of the duty-free de minimis exemption that was withdrawn for goods entering the US? a) Up to $100 b) Up to $200 c) Up to $500 d) Up to $800 Ans: d) Up to $800 14.Despite the suspension of most postal services to the US, which types of items remain exempt and can still be sent? a) All commercial goods b) Letters, documents, and gift items up to $100 in value c) Only perishable goods d) Electronic devices only Ans: b) Letters, documents, and gift items up to $100 in value

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1.When was a famine officially declared in the Gaza Strip, according to the provided information? a) August 22, 2024 b) July 15, 2025 c) August 22, 2025 d) September 1, 2024 Ans: c) August 22, 2025 2.Which international orga...

1.When was a famine officially declared in the Gaza Strip, according to the provided information? a) August 22, 2024 b) July 15, 2025 c) August 22, 2025 d) September 1, 2024 Ans: c) August 22, 2025 2.Which international organization officially declared a famine in the Gaza Strip? a) World Health Organization (WHO) b) United Nations (UN) c) International Red Cross d) Doctors Without Borders (MSF) Ans: b) United Nations (UN) 3.The famine declaration in the Gaza Strip marks the first time such a declaration has been made in which region? a) Sub-Saharan Africa b) East Asia c) The Middle East d) Latin America Ans: c) The Middle East 4.How many people across Gaza are reported to have died as a result of Israeli attacks, according to the content? a) 36 b) 63 c) 100 d) Over 200 Ans: b) 63 5.Which two villages in Ukraine's Donetsk region has Russia claimed to have captured? a) Bakhmut and Avdiivka b) Sredneye and Kleban-Byk c) Lyman and Soledar d) Olenivka and Marinka Ans: b) Sredneye and Kleban-Byk 6.Russia's advance in the Donetsk region is seen as a further push towards which key fortified Ukrainian town? a) Kramatorsk b) Sloviansk c) Kostiantynivka d) Chasiv Yar Ans: c) Kostiantynivka 7.Which US department is reportedly blocking Ukraine from using US-made long-range missiles to strike targets inside Russia? a) Department of State b) Department of Defense (Pentagon) c) Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) d) National Security Council (NSC) Ans: b) Department of Defense (Pentagon) 8.Which world leader has joined calls for a summit between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin? a) French President Emmanuel Macron b) German Chancellor Olaf Scholz c) South African President Cyril Ramaphosa d) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Ans: c) South African President Cyril Ramaphosa 9.What type of new missiles did North Korean leader Kim Jong Un recently supervise the test-firing of? a) Ballistic missiles b) Cruise missiles c) Anti-air missiles d) Anti-ship missiles Ans: c) Anti-air missiles

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1.What is India's primary economic goal for 2047 as articulated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi? a) To become a $5 trillion economy b) To achieve 100% literacy c) To become the world's third-largest major economy and a developed nati...

1.What is India's primary economic goal for 2047 as articulated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi? a) To become a $5 trillion economy b) To achieve 100% literacy c) To become the world's third-largest major economy and a developed nation d) To double farmers' income Ans: c) To become the world's third-largest major economy and a developed nation 2.Prime Minister Modi emphasized India's commitment to which three-word mantra for its progress? a) Grow, Sustain, Innovate b) Reform, Perform, Transform c) Build, Operate, Transfer d) Lead, Serve, Prosper Ans: b) Reform, Perform, Transform 3.According to PM Modi, when is the next-generation GST reform process expected to be completed? a) By the end of the year b) Before Diwali c) Within the next fiscal quarter d) Before the next general elections Ans: b) Before Diwali 4.Which of the following sectors was NOT specifically mentioned by PM Modi as an area where the private sector should increase R&D investment? a) Clean energy b) Quantum technology c) Artificial intelligence d) Biotechnology Ans: c) Artificial intelligence 5.On National Space Day, what annual rocket launch target did PM Modi urge India's private sector and startups to aim for? a) 25 rockets b) 50 rockets c) 75 rockets d) 100 rockets Ans: b) 50 rockets 6.What significant space infrastructure is India planning to build in the coming years, as announced by PM Modi? a) A lunar base b) A Mars colony c) Its own space station d) A new satellite launch center Ans: c) Its own space station 7.Which Indian state was mentioned as among the worst-hit by rain-related incidents, including floods and landslides? a) Uttar Pradesh b) Bihar c) Jharkhand d) West Bengal Ans: c) Jharkhand 8.In Jammu & Kashmir, which river swelled and reportedly damaged a bridge on the Jammu-Pathankot National Highway due to heavy rainfall? a) Tawi River b) Sahar Khad River c) Chenab River d) Jhelum River Ans: b) Sahar Khad River 9.Who is the current Prime Minister of Fiji who recently visited New Delhi for a four-day visit? a) Frank Bainimarama b) Sitiveni Ligamamada Rabuka c) Voreqe Bainimarama d) Mahendra Chaudhry Ans: b) Sitiveni Ligamamada Rabuka 10.Who has been nominated by US President Donald Trump as the next US ambassador to India? a) Nikki Haley b) Eric Garcetti c) Sergio Gor d) Kenneth Juster Ans: c) Sergio Gor 11.India is set to jointly manufacture advanced jet engines with an aerospace major from which country? a) United States b) Russia c) France d) Germany Ans: c) France 12.What is the approximate value of the substantial Indo-German deal for six advanced submarines? a) Rs 50,000 crore b) Rs 60,000 crore c) Rs 70,000 crore d) Rs 80,000 crore Ans: c) Rs 70,000 crore 13.DRDO recently conducted maiden flight tests for which of the following systems? a) A new intercontinental ballistic missile b) An Integrated Air Defence Weapon System c) A stealth bomber prototype d) An unmanned combat aerial vehicle Ans: b) An Integrated Air Defence Weapon System 14.Postal services from India have been temporarily suspended to which country starting August 25? a) United Kingdom b) Canada c) United States d) Australia Ans: c) United States 15.Which veteran Indian cricketer recently announced his retirement from all forms of Indian cricket? a) Rohit Sharma b) Virat Kohli c) Cheteshwar Pujara d) Ravichandran Ashwin Ans: c) Cheteshwar Pujara

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1.What is the mantra guiding India's economic vision, as stated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi? a) Innovate, Integrate, Elevate b) Reform, Perform, Transform c) Grow, Sustain, Prosper d) Modernize, Diversify, Globalize Ans: b) Refor...

1.What is the mantra guiding India's economic vision, as stated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi? a) Innovate, Integrate, Elevate b) Reform, Perform, Transform c) Grow, Sustain, Prosper d) Modernize, Diversify, Globalize Ans: b) Reform, Perform, Transform 2.By which year does India aim to become the world's third-largest major economy and a developed nation? a) 2030 b) 2035 c) 2047 d) 2050 Ans: c) 2047 3.Which significant reform process is targeted for completion before Diwali, as mentioned by PM Modi? a) Labor Law Reforms b) Next-generation GST reform c) Agricultural Sector Reforms d) Banking Sector Reforms Ans: b) Next-generation GST reform 4.On National Space Day, what annual rocket launch target did PM Modi urge the private sector and startups to set? a) 10 rockets b) 25 rockets c) 50 rockets d) 100 rockets Ans: c) 50 rockets 5.Which future space infrastructure is India planning to build in the coming years? a) A lunar base b) Its own space station c) A deep-space observatory d) A Mars colony Ans: b) Its own space station 6.The CBI recently booked Anil Ambani in an alleged bank fraud case causing significant loss to which bank? a) Punjab National Bank b) State Bank of India c) ICICI Bank d) Axis Bank Ans: b) State Bank of India 7.What was the approximate amount of the alleged bank fraud for which Anil Ambani was booked by the CBI? a) Over ₹500 crore b) Over ₹1,000 crore c) Over ₹2,000 crore d) Over ₹5,000 crore Ans: c) Over ₹2,000 crore 8.India will jointly manufacture advanced jet engines with which country's aerospace major, Safran? a) United States b) Russia c) France d) Germany Ans: c) France 9.Who is the Prime Minister of the Republic of Fiji who recently visited New Delhi? a) Frank Bainimarama b) Sitiveni Ligamamada Rabuka c) Voreqe Bainimarama d) Josaia Voreqe Bainimarama Ans: b) Sitiveni Ligamamada Rabuka 10.Which Indian states were mentioned as being affected by recent heavy rainfall, causing floods and disruptions? a) Himachal Pradesh and Punjab b) Jammu & Kashmir and Uttarakhand c) Kerala and Tamil Nadu d) Maharashtra and Gujarat Ans: b) Jammu & Kashmir and Uttarakhand 11.Which veteran Indian cricketer recently announced his retirement from all forms of Indian cricket? a) Ajinkya Rahane b) Ishant Sharma c) Cheteshwar Pujara d) Ravichandran Ashwin Ans: c) Cheteshwar Pujara

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1.How many chip design projects were approved under India's Design Linked Incentive (DLI) scheme? a) 15 b) 23 c) 30 d) 42 Ans: b) 23 2.Which government ministry announced the approval of chip design projects under the DLI sc...

1.How many chip design projects were approved under India's Design Linked Incentive (DLI) scheme? a) 15 b) 23 c) 30 d) 42 Ans: b) 23 2.Which government ministry announced the approval of chip design projects under the DLI scheme? a) Ministry of Commerce and Industry b) Ministry of Finance c) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) d) Ministry of Science and Technology Ans: c) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) 3.What is the total financial push allocated for chipmaking projects across six states as part of India's broader semiconductor strategy? a) ₹500 billion b) ₹1.2 trillion c) ₹1.6 trillion d) ₹2.0 trillion Ans: c) ₹1.6 trillion 4.By which year does Prime Minister Narendra Modi envision India becoming a developed nation? a) 2030 b) 2035 c) 2047 d) 2050 Ans: c) 2047 5.What is the guiding mantra for India's contribution to global economic recovery, as stated by Prime Minister Modi? a) "Innovate, Integrate, Elevate" b) "Reform, Perform, Transform" c) "Grow, Sustain, Prosper" d) "Build, Connect, Thrive" Ans: b) "Reform, Perform, Transform" 6.When is the "next-generation GST reform" process, aimed at simplifying the law and reducing prices, expected to be completed? a) By the end of 2025 b) Before Diwali c) By the next Union Budget d) Within the next six months Ans: b) Before Diwali 7.Under which housing scheme will Prime Minister Modi inaugurate housing units during his visit to Gujarat? a) Pradhan Mantri Gramin Awas Yojana b) Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) c) Atal Awas Yojana d) Urban Housing Scheme Ans: b) Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) 8.What is the total estimated value of development projects for which Prime Minister Modi will lay foundation stones in Gujarat? a) ₹3,500 crore b) ₹4,800 crore c) ₹5,477 crore d) ₹6,200 crore Ans: c) ₹5,477 crore 9.India's Department of Posts will temporarily suspend most postal services to which country starting August 25, 2025? a) United Kingdom b) Canada c) Australia d) United States Ans: d) United States 10.What is the primary reason cited for India's decision to suspend most postal services to the United States? a) Increased shipping costs b) New US Executive Order eliminating duty-free exemptions c) Logistical challenges due to air cargo issues d) Diplomatic tensions between the two countries Ans: b) New US Executive Order eliminating duty-free exemptions 11.After the suspension, what is the maximum value for gift items that will still be accepted for delivery to the US? a) USD 50 b) USD 100 c) USD 200 d) USD 800 Ans: b) USD 100

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1.Which football club recently secured the Durand Cup title for the second consecutive year? a) Diamond Harbour FC b) NorthEast United FC c) Bengaluru FC d) ATK Mohun Bagan Ans: b) NorthEast United FC 2.NorthEast United FC d...

1.Which football club recently secured the Durand Cup title for the second consecutive year? a) Diamond Harbour FC b) NorthEast United FC c) Bengaluru FC d) ATK Mohun Bagan Ans: b) NorthEast United FC 2.NorthEast United FC defeated which team in the final of the Durand Cup? a) Mohun Bagan Super Giant b) Diamond Harbour FC c) FC Goa d) Mumbai City FC Ans: b) Diamond Harbour FC 3.Animesh Kujur, who won gold in the men's 200m at the National inter-state athletics meet, represents which Indian state? a) Uttar Pradesh b) Tamil Nadu c) Odisha d) Haryana Ans: c) Odisha 4.Annu Rani, a gold medalist at the National inter-state athletics meet, competes in which athletic event? a) Women's 200m b) Women's Javelin Throw c) Women's Long Jump d) Women's Shot Put Ans: b) Women's Javelin Throw 5.Which fantasy sports platform reportedly withdrew as the title sponsor of the Indian men's cricket team ahead of the Asia Cup? a) My11Circle b) MPL c) Dream11 d) FanCode Ans: c) Dream11 6.The reported withdrawal of Dream11 as the title sponsor of the Indian men's cricket team is influenced by which upcoming legislation? a) Sports Regulation Act, 2024 b) Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025 c) Digital Economy Bill, 2023 d) Indian Cricket Board Amendments, 2026 Ans: b) Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025 7.Indian Test skipper Shubman Gill is expected to miss which domestic tournament due to illness? a) Ranji Trophy b) Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy c) Duleep Trophy d) Vijay Hazare Trophy Ans: c) Duleep Trophy 8.Global football icon Lionel Messi is confirmed to visit which Indian state in November for an exhibition match? a) West Bengal b) Goa c) Kerala d) Maharashtra Ans: c) Kerala 9.Arjun Babuta and Elavenil Valarivan won gold in the 10m air rifle mixed team event at which championship? a) World Shooting Championship b) Commonwealth Shooting Championship c) 16th Asian Shooting Championship d) National Shooting Championship Ans: c) 16th Asian Shooting Championship 10.Hillang Yajik, who won gold and silver medals at the South Asian Bodybuilding Championships, hails from which Indian state? a) Assam b) Nagaland c) Manipur d) Arunachal Pradesh Ans: d) Arunachal Pradesh

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1.What significant event does India's National Space Day, celebrated on August 23, 2025, commemorate? a) The launch of India's first satellite, Aryabhata b) The successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the Moon c) The establishment of ...

1.What significant event does India's National Space Day, celebrated on August 23, 2025, commemorate? a) The launch of India's first satellite, Aryabhata b) The successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the Moon c) The establishment of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) d) The first Indian human spaceflight mission Ans: b) The successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the Moon 2.What is the name of India's proposed orbital laboratory, the first look of which was unveiled on National Space Day? a) Gaganyaan Orbital Module (GOM) b) Vikram Space Station (VSS) c) Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS) d) Indian Space Habitation (ISH) Ans: c) Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS) 3.By what year is the first module, BAS-01, of the Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS) slated for launch? a) 2025 b) 2027 c) 2028 d) 2030 Ans: c) 2028 4.India has set an ambitious target to place an Indian astronaut on the Moon by which year? a) 2030 b) 2035 c) 2040 d) 2045 Ans: c) 2040 5.Which two entities collaborated to successfully develop new indigenous integrated circuits (ICs) for India's launch vehicle avionics? a) DRDO and HAL b) ISRO and Department of Space c) ISRO and MeitY's Semi-Conductor Laboratory (SCL) d) NITI Aayog and BHEL Ans: c) ISRO and MeitY's Semi-Conductor Laboratory (SCL) 6.Who became the first Indian to reach the International Space Station (ISS) in June, as mentioned in the content? a) Rakesh Sharma b) Kalpana Chawla c) IAF Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla d) Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman Ans: c) IAF Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla 7.India's first human spaceflight mission is targeted to launch by which year? a) End of current year b) 2027 c) 2028 d) 2030 Ans: b) 2027 8.How many satellites does India plan to launch over the next 15 years, as announced by Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh? a) Approximately 50 b) More than 100 c) Up to 75 d) Exactly 150 Ans: b) More than 100 9.What is India's ambitious target for defence exports by the year 2029? a) ₹25,000 crore b) ₹50,000 crore c) ₹75,000 crore d) ₹1,00,000 crore Ans: b) ₹50,000 crore 10.With which French aerospace giant will India partner to commence manufacturing engines for fifth-generation fighter aircraft? a) Airbus b) Dassault Aviation c) Thales Group d) Safran Ans: d) Safran 11.When is the Chandrayaan-4 mission planned to be launched, according to the provided information? a) 2027 b) 2028 c) 2029 d) 2030 Ans: b) 2028 12.Which Indian state launched its Startup & Innovation Policy 2025 to foster an entrepreneurial ecosystem? a) Karnataka b) Gujarat c) Maharashtra d) Telangana Ans: c) Maharashtra

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1.As highlighted by PM Modi, by which year does India aim to become the world's third-largest economy? a) 2030 b) 2035 c) 2047 d) 2050 Ans: c) 2047 2.What was India's flash Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) in August 2025, in...

1.As highlighted by PM Modi, by which year does India aim to become the world's third-largest economy? a) 2030 b) 2035 c) 2047 d) 2050 Ans: c) 2047 2.What was India's flash Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) in August 2025, indicating robust economic activity? a) 58.5 b) 60.1 c) 65.2 d) 70.0 Ans: c) 65.2 3.For the week ending August 15, what was the value of India's foreign exchange reserves? a) $595.10 billion b) $695.10 billion c) $710.50 billion d) $680.20 billion Ans: b) $695.10 billion 4.In the first half of 2025, India led the Asia Pacific (APAC) region in office leasing, securing what percentage share? a) 50% b) 60% c) 70% d) 80% Ans: c) 70% 5.What was the approximate value of India's non-smartphone electronics exports in FY25? a) ₹90,000 crore (US$10 billion) b) ₹1,00,000 crore (US$12 billion) c) ₹1,21,870 crore (US$14 billion) d) ₹1,50,000 crore (US$18 billion) Ans: c) ₹1,21,870 crore (US$14 billion) 6.Which country has India surpassed in smartphone exports to the United States? a) South Korea b) Vietnam c) China d) Taiwan Ans: c) China 7.The BFSI sector is projected to add how many jobs by 2030, with a significant focus on tier-II and tier-III cities? a) 150,000 b) 200,000 c) 250,000 d) 300,000 Ans: c) 250,000 8.What was the percentage of Non-Performing Assets (NPA) against outstanding amounts under the Mudra Yojana in March 2025? a) 5.5% b) 7.2% c) 9.8% d) 12.1% Ans: c) 9.8% 9.How much has the government disbursed under 12 Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes until July 31? a) ₹15,000 crore b) ₹21,689 crore c) ₹30,250 crore d) ₹45,000 crore Ans: b) ₹21,689 crore 10.What is the specific reform being discussed for the Goods and Services Tax (GST) structure, with the GST Council meeting scheduled for September 3-4? a) Single-slab structure b) Two-slab structure c) Three-slab structure d) Abolition of certain taxes Ans: b) Two-slab structure

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1.Who personally oversaw North Korea's recent test-firing of "new" air defense missiles, as reported by state media? a) Kim Il Sung b) Kim Jong Il c) Kim Jong Un d) Ri Yong Ho Ans: c) Kim Jong Un 2.North Korea test-fired new...

1.Who personally oversaw North Korea's recent test-firing of "new" air defense missiles, as reported by state media? a) Kim Il Sung b) Kim Jong Il c) Kim Jong Un d) Ri Yong Ho Ans: c) Kim Jong Un 2.North Korea test-fired new air defense missiles amidst accusations that which country is deliberately escalating tensions along their shared border? a) Japan b) China c) United States d) South Korea Ans: d) South Korea 3.Which body officially declared a famine in Gaza City, according to the provided content? a) World Health Organization (WHO) b) United Nations-backed monitoring body c) International Red Cross d) Doctors Without Borders Ans: b) United Nations-backed monitoring body 4.What is cited as a primary contributing factor to the dire conditions and famine declaration in Gaza City? a) A widespread epidemic b) A natural disaster c) Continued Israeli airstrikes d) Economic sanctions from neighboring countries Ans: c) Continued Israeli airstrikes 5.Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe was arrested on charges of misusing public funds for what specific purpose? a) Funding political campaigns b) Supporting a private overseas trip c) Investing in personal businesses d) Bribing foreign officials Ans: b) Supporting a private overseas trip 6.Which former Sri Lankan President was recently arrested on charges of misusing public funds? a) Mahinda Rajapaksa b) Gotabaya Rajapaksa c) Maithripala Sirisena d) Ranil Wickremesinghe Ans: d) Ranil Wickremesinghe 7.The head of which U.S. intelligence agency was reportedly dismissed following an alleged denial of a claim made by former President Trump regarding Iran? a) Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) b) National Security Agency (NSA) c) Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) d) Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Ans: c) Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA)

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1.Prime Minister Narendra Modi articulated India's economic vision at which forum on August 23, 2025? a) World Economic Forum b) Economic Times World Leaders Forum c) G20 Summit d) Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit Ans: b) Economic Times...

1.Prime Minister Narendra Modi articulated India's economic vision at which forum on August 23, 2025? a) World Economic Forum b) Economic Times World Leaders Forum c) G20 Summit d) Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit Ans: b) Economic Times World Leaders Forum 2.What guiding mantra did Prime Minister Modi state for India's economic progress? a) Innovate, Integrate, Inspire b) Reform, Perform, and Transform c) Grow, Sustain, Globalize d) Develop, Diversify, Deliver Ans: b) Reform, Perform, and Transform 3.By which year does India aim to become a developed nation, as stated by Prime Minister Modi? a) 2030 b) 2035 c) 2047 d) 2050 Ans: c) 2047 4.What percentage of global economic growth is India projected to contribute soon? a) 10% b) 15% c) 20% d) 25% Ans: c) 20% 5.Which 'next-generation' reform, aimed at simplifying laws and reducing prices, was mentioned by PM Modi as expected before Diwali? a) Direct Tax Code reform b) Land Acquisition reform c) Goods and Services Tax (GST) reform d) Labour Code reform Ans: c) Goods and Services Tax (GST) reform 6.India is rapidly working on which next-generation mobile technology, with the first Made-in-India chip expected by year-end? a) 4G Advanced b) 5G-Plus c) 6G d) Quantum Internet Ans: c) 6G 7.What ambitious target has Prime Minister Modi set for India's private sector and startups regarding annual rocket launches? a) 10 rockets per year b) 25 rockets per year c) 50 rockets per year d) 100 rockets per year Ans: c) 50 rockets per year 8.What significant long-term goal did Prime Minister Modi assert India will achieve in the space sector? a) Manned mission to Mars b) Permanent lunar base c) Building its own space station d) Developing a space elevator Ans: c) Building its own space station 9.India's Department of Posts suspended services to the US primarily due to: a) Cybersecurity threats to postal networks. b) New tariffs imposed by the US and undefined customs processes. c) Logistics issues caused by global shipping delays. d) A dispute over international postal rates. Ans: b) New tariffs imposed by the US and undefined customs processes. 10.Which of the following postal articles are explicitly exempted from India's temporary suspension of services to the United States? a) Commercial goods exceeding $100 in value b) All types of parcels and packages c) Letters, documents, and gift items valued up to $100 d) Medical supplies and equipment Ans: c) Letters, documents, and gift items valued up to $100

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1.When is the Income Tax Act, 2025, which replaces the Income-tax Act of 1961, set to take effect? a) August 21, 2025 b) August 22, 2025 c) April 1, 2026 d) April 1, 2025 Ans: c) April 1, 2026 2.What is a primary objective o...

1.When is the Income Tax Act, 2025, which replaces the Income-tax Act of 1961, set to take effect? a) August 21, 2025 b) August 22, 2025 c) April 1, 2026 d) April 1, 2025 Ans: c) April 1, 2026 2.What is a primary objective of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, regarding 'money gaming platforms'? a) To promote all forms of online gaming without restriction b) To curb addiction and financial distress caused by predatory money gaming platforms c) To ban all online gaming activities in India d) To primarily encourage foreign investment in the gaming sector Ans: b) To curb addiction and financial distress caused by predatory money gaming platforms 3.On which date was the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rojgar Yojana launched nationwide? a) August 22, 2025 b) August 15, 2025 c) August 21, 2025 d) April 1, 2026 Ans: b) August 15, 2025 4.Under the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rojgar Yojana, what is the direct financial support provided by the Central Government to young individuals taking their first job in the private sector? a) ₹10,000 b) ₹12,500 c) ₹15,000 d) ₹20,000 Ans: c) ₹15,000 5.The Prime Minister inaugurated and laid foundation stones for development projects worth approximately ₹13,000 crore on August 22, 2025, in which city of Bihar? a) Patna b) Gaya c) Buxar d) Muzaffarpur Ans: b) Gaya 6.How many railway stations across the country have been selected for redevelopment under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme? a) 1,000 b) 1,250 c) 1,337 d) 1,500 Ans: c) 1,337 7.The Karnataka Chief Minister announced a White Paper on August 22, 2025, concerning which financial aspect? a) State's own tax revenue collection b) Allocations received for centrally-sponsored schemes c) Foreign Direct Investment in the state d) State's outstanding public debt Ans: b) Allocations received for centrally-sponsored schemes 8.The transport ministry's notification on August 21, 2025, aims to discourage the retention of older vehicles by significantly increasing registration renewal fees for vehicles older than how many years? a) 10 years b) 15 years c) 20 years d) 25 years Ans: c) 20 years 9.Which of the following is NOT explicitly mentioned as a purpose of the Income Tax Act, 2025? a) Modernize and streamline India's direct tax framework b) Reduce the number of sections in tax law c) Increase the overall tax collection by 50% d) Improve clarity for taxpayers Ans: c) Increase the overall tax collection by 50% 10.The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, passed by Parliament on August 21, 2025, also aims to promote and regulate which other forms of online games? a) Only casino-style games b) Only high-stakes gambling games c) E-sports and educational games d) All forms of online betting Ans: c) E-sports and educational games

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1.Who recently shattered the men's 400m national record in Indian athletics with a timing of 45.12 seconds? a) Khangembam Pilot b) Vishal TK c) Hima Das d) Muhammed Anas Yahiya Ans: b) Vishal TK 2.Pooja Olla, who won gold in...

1.Who recently shattered the men's 400m national record in Indian athletics with a timing of 45.12 seconds? a) Khangembam Pilot b) Vishal TK c) Hima Das d) Muhammed Anas Yahiya Ans: b) Vishal TK 2.Pooja Olla, who won gold in the 1500m at the National Senior Interstate Athletics Championship, is also a silver medallist in which international championship? a) World Athletics Championship b) Commonwealth Games c) Asian Championship d) Olympic Games Ans: c) Asian Championship 3.In which event did Khangembam Pilot win a bronze medal at the 64th National Inter State Senior Athletics Championship? a) Men's 20000m race walk b) Men's 1500m c) Men's 400m d) Men's 10000m race walk Ans: a) Men's 20000m race walk 4.The Indian women's U-18 recurve team, comprising Gatha Khadake, Jiana Kumar, and Sharvari Shende, clinched a bronze medal at the World Youth Archery Championships. In which city was this championship held? a) Tokyo, Japan b) Winnipeg, Canada c) Paris, France d) New Delhi, India Ans: b) Winnipeg, Canada 5.Which Indian government body has given the green light for the national cricket team to participate against Pakistan in the upcoming Asia Cup 2025? a) Ministry of External Affairs b) Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) c) Indian Olympic Association (IOA) d) Indian Sports Ministry Ans: d) Indian Sports Ministry 6.The India-Pakistan group-stage match for the Asia Cup 2025 is scheduled to be held in which city? a) Lahore b) Colombo c) Dubai d) Dhaka Ans: c) Dubai 7.Which of the following international sports events is NOT scheduled to be hosted by Ahmedabad in 2025? a) Commonwealth Weightlifting Championship b) Asian Aquatics Championship c) AFC U-17 Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers d) World Youth Archery Championships Ans: d) World Youth Archery Championships 8.Ahmedabad is set to become a prominent global sports hub by hosting multiple international events in 2025. This move primarily reinforces Gujarat's growing reputation as a: a) Major tourism destination b) Multi-sport, high-performance destination c) Leading industrial hub d) Center for traditional Indian sports Ans: b) Multi-sport, high-performance destination

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1.When was the model of the Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS) unveiled by ISRO? a) August 22, 2024 b) August 22, 2025 c) National Space Day 2024 d) December 25, 2025 Ans: b) August 22, 2025 2.What is the target year for the ...

1.When was the model of the Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS) unveiled by ISRO? a) August 22, 2024 b) August 22, 2025 c) National Space Day 2024 d) December 25, 2025 Ans: b) August 22, 2025 2.What is the target year for the launch of the first module (BAS-01) of the Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS)? a) 2025 b) 2028 c) 2030 d) 2035 Ans: b) 2028 3.Upon operating its own space station, India will become which number nation globally to achieve this feat? a) First b) Second c) Third d) Fourth Ans: c) Third 4.What is the planned weight and orbital altitude of the Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS)? a) 5 tonnes, 400 km b) 10 tonnes, 450 km c) 15 tonnes, 500 km d) 20 tonnes, 400 km Ans: b) 10 tonnes, 450 km 5.Where does OpenAI plan to open its first corporate office in India? a) Bengaluru b) Mumbai c) Hyderabad d) New Delhi Ans: d) New Delhi 6.India is considered OpenAI's second-largest market globally based on what criterion? a) Revenue b) User base c) Number of developers d) Investment opportunities Ans: b) User base 7.What is the significant investment committed by Kyndryl over the next three years to bolster India's AI ecosystem? a) $1.5 billion b) $2.0 billion c) $2.25 billion d) $3.0 billion Ans: c) $2.25 billion 8.Kyndryl's investment includes establishing an AI Innovation Lab in which Indian city? a) New Delhi b) Hyderabad c) Bengaluru d) Chennai Ans: c) Bengaluru 9.India is developing a Fifth Generation fighter aircraft with a domestically manufactured engine in collaboration with which French firm? a) Airbus b) Dassault Aviation c) Safran d) Thales Ans: c) Safran 10.Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an indigenous feature of the Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS)? a) Environmental Control and Life Support System (ECLSS) b) Bharat Docking System c) Bharat Berthing Mechanism d) Bharat Propulsion System Ans: d) Bharat Propulsion System

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1.What was India's Composite Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) in August 2025, as reported by HSBC's flash survey? a) 61.1 b) 65.2 c) 65.6 d) 60.5 Ans: b) 65.2 2.The HSBC's flash India Composite PMI in August 2025 reached its...

1.What was India's Composite Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) in August 2025, as reported by HSBC's flash survey? a) 61.1 b) 65.2 c) 65.6 d) 60.5 Ans: b) 65.2 2.The HSBC's flash India Composite PMI in August 2025 reached its highest reading since when? a) August 2015 b) December 2005 c) January 2020 d) July 2024 Ans: b) December 2005 3.What is the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) projected GDP growth for India for the April-June quarter of FY26? a) 6.7% b) 7.0% c) 6.5% d) 7.2% Ans: c) 6.5% 4.According to the recent PMI survey, firms in India hiked prices at the fastest rate in over how many years? a) 5 years b) 8 years c) 10 years d) 12 years Ans: d) 12 years 5.What is the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) target range for inflation? a) 1-3% b) 2-4% c) 2-6% d) 3-5% Ans: c) 2-6% 6.Which of the following was NOT cited as a reason for the Indian stock market downturn on August 22? a) Anticipation of Jerome Powell's speech b) New U.S. tariffs on Indian products c) Strong government capital expenditure d) Breaking a six-day winning streak Ans: c) Strong government capital expenditure 7.According to analysis, new U.S. tariffs on Indian products could potentially reduce India's GDP growth by how much over time? a) 0.5 percentage points b) One percentage point c) 1.5 percentage points d) Two percentage points Ans: b) One percentage point 8.The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has proposed increasing the minimum amount for a block deal to what value? a) Rs 10 crore b) Rs 15 crore c) Rs 20 crore d) Rs 25 crore Ans: d) Rs 25 crore 9.The proposed 'Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025' could potentially lead to a ban on which type of games? a) All forms of casual games b) All forms of real money games c) All forms of esports d) All forms of puzzle games Ans: b) All forms of real money games 10.What was India's unemployment rate in July 2025? a) 6.2% b) 5.8% c) 5.2% d) 4.8% Ans: c) 5.2%

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1.What severe humanitarian crisis has been officially declared in several areas of Gaza? a) A widespread epidemic b) A severe drought c) A famine d) A refugee crisis Ans: c) A famine 2.Which organization, described as the wo...

1.What severe humanitarian crisis has been officially declared in several areas of Gaza? a) A widespread epidemic b) A severe drought c) A famine d) A refugee crisis Ans: c) A famine 2.Which organization, described as the world's leading authority on hunger, made the formal declaration of famine in Gaza? a) World Health Organization (WHO) b) United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) c) Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) d) World Food Programme (WFP) Ans: c) Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) 3.According to the Office for Human Rights, what is the direct cause of the famine in Gaza, a claim disputed by Israel? a) Natural disaster and climate change b) Economic sanctions imposed by international bodies c) Actions taken by the Israeli government d) Internal conflicts between Palestinian factions Ans: c) Actions taken by the Israeli government 4.Despite ongoing ceasefire talks, what action has Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly approved in Gaza City? a) A significant increase in humanitarian aid b) The withdrawal of Israeli troops c) The seizure of Gaza City d) The establishment of a demilitarized zone Ans: c) The seizure of Gaza City 5.What is the current status of the conflict in Ukraine, according to the provided text? a) Peace talks have concluded successfully b) Russia has ceased its attacks c) Russia is continuing its attacks d) A ceasefire agreement is in effect Ans: c) Russia is continuing its attacks 6.Who reportedly attempted to facilitate a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy? a) The UN Secretary-General b) Former US President Donald Trump c) The President of France d) The German Chancellor Ans: b) Former US President Donald Trump 7.Which country is experiencing a deteriorating humanitarian situation with reports of increased civilian casualties and the targeting of specific ethnic groups? a) Syria b) Yemen c) Sudan d) Ethiopia Ans: c) Sudan 8.Which UN body expressed horror at the events in Sudan, particularly noting the targeting of specific ethnic groups? a) UNHCR (UN Refugee Agency) b) UNICEF (UN Children's Fund) c) OHCHR (Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights) d) WHO (World Health Organization) Ans: c) OHCHR (Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights) 9.Which former President was recently arrested on allegations of misusing state funds? a) Benjamin Netanyahu b) Ranil Wickremesinghe c) Volodymyr Zelenskyy d) John Bolton Ans: b) Ranil Wickremesinghe 10.The FBI raided the Maryland home of which former US National Security Adviser to President Trump, who has become a vocal critic? a) Mike Pompeo b) H.R. McMaster c) John Bolton d) Susan Rice Ans: c) John Bolton 11.Which hurricane has been impacting the East Coast of the US, causing significant flooding and dangerous conditions? a) Hurricane Beta b) Hurricane Charlie c) Hurricane Aaron d) Hurricane Delta Ans: c) Hurricane Aaron 12.A magnitude 7.5 earthquake recently struck which region, prompting a tsunami advisory? a) The Pacific Ocean b) The Indian Ocean c) The South Atlantic d) The Arctic Ocean Ans: c) The South Atlantic

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1.What is the key modification made by the Supreme Court regarding the release of captured stray dogs in Delhi-NCR? a) They can be released only if spayed. b) They can be released only if vaccinated and sterilized. c) They can be rel...

1.What is the key modification made by the Supreme Court regarding the release of captured stray dogs in Delhi-NCR? a) They can be released only if spayed. b) They can be released only if vaccinated and sterilized. c) They can be released only if microchipped. d) They can be released after a public safety assessment. Ans: b) They can be released only if vaccinated and sterilized. 2.In which two states did Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently raise concerns about 'infiltration' and accuse opposition parties of 'vote bank politics'? a) Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan b) Bihar and West Bengal c) Assam and Tripura d) Punjab and Haryana Ans: b) Bihar and West Bengal 3.Who affirmed India's unwavering commitment to national and farmers' interests amidst US trade tariffs, stating no agreement would be signed at their cost? a) Prime Minister Narendra Modi b) External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar c) Union Home Minister Amit Shah d) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Ans: c) Union Home Minister Amit Shah 4.According to the provided content, what was the primary reason cited by the US for imposing additional 25 percent tariffs on certain Indian goods? a) India's intellectual property rights violations. b) India's continued purchase of Russian oil. c) India's trade deficit with the US. d) India's restrictions on US agricultural imports. Ans: b) India's continued purchase of Russian oil. 5.Which major Indian oil refiner has seen a substantial increase in its Russian crude imports, with products from this crude being exported to countries that have sanctioned Russia? a) Indian Oil Corporation b) Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited c) Reliance Industries d) Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited Ans: c) Reliance Industries 6.What is the name of the new legislation that has received presidential assent and is set to replace the Income Tax Act, 1961? a) Income-tax Act, 2024 b) Direct Tax Code, 2025 c) Income-tax Act, 2025 d) Taxation Reforms Act, 2026 Ans: c) Income-tax Act, 2025 7.From which date will the new Income-tax Act, 2025, come into effect? a) January 1, 2025 b) April 1, 2025 c) January 1, 2026 d) April 1, 2026 Ans: d) April 1, 2026 8.Which ministry announced the significant increase in registration renewal fees for motor vehicles older than 20 years? a) Ministry of Finance b) Ministry of Heavy Industries c) Ministry of Road Transport & Highways d) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Ans: c) Ministry of Road Transport & Highways 9.What is the stated aim behind the government's decision to hike vehicle registration renewal fees for older vehicles? a) To increase government revenue. b) To discourage the retention of older vehicles. c) To promote the use of electric vehicles. d) To fund road infrastructure projects. Ans: b) To discourage the retention of older vehicles. 10.What is the new registration renewal fee for light motor vehicles (LMVs) older than 20 years, as per the recent government announcement? a) ₹5,000 b) ₹7,500 c) ₹10,000 d) ₹15,000 Ans: c) ₹10,000 11.Where will Artificial Intelligence research company OpenAI establish its first office in India? a) Bengaluru b) Hyderabad c) Mumbai d) New Delhi Ans: d) New Delhi 12.On which date is National Space Day celebrated in India? a) July 20 b) August 15 c) August 23 d) September 5 Ans: c) August 23 13.Which crucial mission's test flight is the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) preparing for in December, as mentioned in the content? a) Chandrayaan-4 b) Aditya-L2 c) Gaganyaan d) Mangalyaan-2 Ans: c) Gaganyaan

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1.What is the official name of the bill recently passed by the Indian Parliament to regulate the online gaming industry? a) The Digital Gaming Regulation Act, 2025 b) The Online Gaming Prohibition and Promotion Bill, 2025 c) The Prom...

1.What is the official name of the bill recently passed by the Indian Parliament to regulate the online gaming industry? a) The Digital Gaming Regulation Act, 2025 b) The Online Gaming Prohibition and Promotion Bill, 2025 c) The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025 d) The Indian Online Entertainment and Gaming Bill, 2025 Ans: c) The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025 2.According to The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, which of the following categories of online games will be supported and promoted? a) Online betting games b) Real-money fantasy sports c) E-sports, educational, and social gaming d) Gambling-based card games Ans: c) E-sports, educational, and social gaming 3.Which of the following activities is strictly prohibited under The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025? a) Promotion of e-sports tournaments b) Facilitation of transactions for online money-based games by payment service providers c) Development of educational gaming applications d) Advertising for social gaming platforms Ans: b) Facilitation of transactions for online money-based games by payment service providers 4.Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to inaugurate houses and shops under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) in which city of Gujarat? a) Vadodara b) Surat c) Rajkot d) Ahmedabad Ans: d) Ahmedabad 5.Which of the following flagship programs is NOT explicitly mentioned as being strengthened by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, integrating recommendations from the Chintan Shivir 2025? a) Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojana (PM-AJAY) b) Scheme for Economic Empowerment of Denotified Tribes (SEED) c) Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) d) National Action for Mechanised Sanitation Ecosystem (NAMASTE) Ans: c) Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) 6.To reduce disbursement delays and align scholarship timelines with academic calendars, the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is implementing which of the following measures for Scheduled Caste scholarships? a) Manual verification process for all applicants b) Quarterly disbursement only, regardless of academic schedule c) Auto-apply renewal of scholarships and leveraging AI technologies d) Requiring physical presence for all renewal applications Ans: c) Auto-apply renewal of scholarships and leveraging AI technologies

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1.What is the current stance of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) regarding bilateral sporting events between India and Pakistan? a) They are encouraged to promote peace. b) They remain suspended. c) They are allowed on...

1.What is the current stance of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) regarding bilateral sporting events between India and Pakistan? a) They are encouraged to promote peace. b) They remain suspended. c) They are allowed only if hosted by India. d) They are allowed only if hosted by Pakistan. Ans: b) They remain suspended. 2.Under what conditions will India participate in international tournaments that include Pakistan, according to the new policy? a) Only if Pakistan is not the host nation. b) Only if India has a bilateral agreement with the host nation. c) Provided these events are organized under international sporting commissions. d) India will not participate in any tournament involving Pakistan. Ans: c) Provided these events are organized under international sporting commissions. 3.Which upcoming major cricket tournament is directly impacted by the Ministry's clarification, allowing India to play against Pakistan? a) ICC T20 World Cup 2025 b) Asia Cup 2025 c) Cricket World Cup 2027 d) Champions Trophy 2025 Ans: b) Asia Cup 2025 4.Where is the much-anticipated India vs Pakistan match in the Asia Cup 2025 confirmed to take place? a) Lahore b) Mumbai c) Dubai d) Colombo Ans: c) Dubai 5.Who among the following Indian women's cricketers announced her retirement from all forms of cricket on August 21, 2025? a) Mithali Raj b) Jhulan Goswami c) Gouher Sultana d) Harmanpreet Kaur Ans: c) Gouher Sultana 6.Gouher Sultana, who recently retired, was known for her role as a: a) Right-arm fast bowler b) Wicket-keeper batter c) Right-arm off-spinner d) Left-arm spinner Ans: d) Left-arm spinner 7.What is one of the stated objectives of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports' statement regarding India's sporting policy? a) To ban all sporting events with neighboring countries. b) To reduce the number of international sporting events hosted in India. c) To position India as a preferred destination for hosting international sporting events. d) To focus solely on domestic sporting leagues. Ans: c) To position India as a preferred destination for hosting international sporting events. 8.Ajinkya Rahane recently stepped down as the captain of which domestic cricket team? a) Delhi b) Karnataka c) Mumbai d) Tamil Nadu Ans: c) Mumbai

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1.Who is the first Indian astronaut to visit the International Space Station (ISS) as part of the Axiom-4 mission? a) Dr. V Narayanan b) Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla c) Professor Ajay Kumar Sood d) Shri Rajnath Singh Ans: b) Group...

1.Who is the first Indian astronaut to visit the International Space Station (ISS) as part of the Axiom-4 mission? a) Dr. V Narayanan b) Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla c) Professor Ajay Kumar Sood d) Shri Rajnath Singh Ans: b) Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla 2.The NISAR satellite, launched on July 30, 2025, is a collaboration between ISRO and which other space agency? a) European Space Agency (ESA) b) Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) c) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) d) Roscosmos Ans: c) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) 3.Which mission successfully demonstrated India's capability in satellite docking, undocking, refuelling, and payload transfer in Low Earth Orbit (LEO)? a) NISAR Mission b) Axiom Mission 4 c) Gaganyaan Mission d) Space Docking and Servicing (SpaDeX) Ans: d) Space Docking and Servicing (SpaDeX) 4.With the successful SpaDeX mission in 2025, India became which number country to achieve satellite docking, undocking, refuelling, and payload transfer in Low Earth Orbit (LEO)? a) Second b) Third c) Fourth d) Fifth Ans: c) Fourth 5.According to the Honeywell Global Retailer Technology Survey released on August 21, 2025, what percentage of large retailers in India have developed Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities and solutions? a) 75% b) 88% c) 96% d) 100% Ans: c) 96% 6.How much is Kyndryl planning to invest in India over the next three years, including establishing an AI Innovation Lab in Bengaluru? a) $1.5 billion b) $2.0 billion c) $2.25 billion d) $3.0 billion Ans: c) $2.25 billion 7.Which Indian identification system will SpaceX's Starlink utilize for user validation under Know-Your-Customer (KYC) rules in India? a) PAN Card b) Voter ID c) Aadhaar d) Driving License Ans: c) Aadhaar 8.From which location did India successfully test-fire its Agni-5 ballistic missile on August 20, 2025? a) Pokhran, Rajasthan b) Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh c) Chandipur, Odisha d) Balasore, Odisha Ans: c) Chandipur, Odisha 9.Who chaired the 28th Prime Minister's Science, Technology & Innovation Advisory Council (PM-STIAC) meeting held on August 21, 2025? a) Shri Rajnath Singh b) Dr. V Narayanan c) Professor Ajay Kumar Sood d) Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla Ans: c) Professor Ajay Kumar Sood 10.What was the primary focus of discussion at the 28th PM-STIAC meeting? a) India's human spaceflight journey b) Advancements in deep-tech startups c) The National Plant Health Initiative (NPHI) d) AI adoption in the retail sector Ans: c) The National Plant Health Initiative (NPHI)

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1.What was the primary reason cited for the sharpest price hikes in India in over a decade, as per the given content? a) Increased government spending b) Strong demand and higher wage bills c) Decline in manufacturing output d) Reduc...

1.What was the primary reason cited for the sharpest price hikes in India in over a decade, as per the given content? a) Increased government spending b) Strong demand and higher wage bills c) Decline in manufacturing output d) Reduced foreign direct investment Ans: b) Strong demand and higher wage bills 2.By when is the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) statutorily required to complete its review of the flexible inflation targeting (FIT) framework? a) August 2025 b) September 2025 c) March 2026 d) December 2026 Ans: c) March 2026 3.Which of the following is NOT a critical question being addressed in the RBI's review of its flexible inflation targeting framework? a) Whether to focus on headline or core inflation. b) The appropriateness of the 4% CPI inflation target. c) The suitability of the 2-6% tolerance band. d) The impact of global oil prices on domestic inflation. Ans: d) The impact of global oil prices on domestic inflation. 4.According to the State Bank of India (SBI) Research report, what is the anticipated full fiscal year (FY26) GDP growth for India? a) 6.8% b) 7.0% c) 6.5% d) 6.3% Ans: d) 6.3% 5.What reason did the SBI Research report attribute to its revised, slightly lower full fiscal year (FY26) GDP growth projection compared to RBI's target? a) Increased government debt b) Muted private capital expenditure c) Decline in export volumes d) Higher inflation rates Ans: b) Muted private capital expenditure 6.The Finance Ministry has directed Public Sector Banks (PSBs) to expand their credit outreach to which of the following sectors/entities, beyond large corporations? a) Mid-market companies, SMEs, and agriculture only b) SMEs, agriculture, and startups only c) Mid-market companies, SMEs, agriculture, and startups d) Mid-market companies and startups only Ans: c) Mid-market companies, SMEs, agriculture, and startups 7.One of the reasons cited for the Finance Ministry's directive to Public Sector Banks (PSBs) regarding credit outreach is: a) To prepare for an upcoming global recession. b) To counter the PSBs' declining market share in advances. c) To fund new infrastructure projects exclusively. d) To reduce the overall non-performing assets of banks. Ans: b) To counter the PSBs' declining market share in advances. 8.Which of the following countries is NOT a member of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) with which India is negotiating a Free Trade Agreement (FTA)? a) Armenia b) Kazakhstan c) Russia d) Ukraine Ans: d) Ukraine 9.India's private sector activity in August 2025 recorded its fastest expansion since which month and year? a) January 2008 b) December 2005 c) August 2005 d) March 2006 Ans: b) December 2005 10.On August 21, 2025, the Indian equity markets extended their rally for how many consecutive trading days? a) Third b) Fourth c) Fifth d) Sixth Ans: d) Sixth

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August 22, 2025 - Current affairs for all the Exams

1.According to the provided content, what percentage of casualties in the Gaza war are civilians, based on data from Israel? a) 50% b) 65% c) 78% d) 83% Ans: d) 83% 2.Which city's takeover has Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin...

1.According to the provided content, what percentage of casualties in the Gaza war are civilians, based on data from Israel? a) 50% b) 65% c) 78% d) 83% Ans: d) 83% 2.Which city's takeover has Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly approved, signalling a potential escalation in the conflict? a) Tel Aviv b) Jerusalem c) Gaza City d) West Bank Ans: c) Gaza City 3.An American-owned electronics plant was hit during one of the largest Russian aerial barrages in which part of Ukraine? a) Eastern Ukraine b) Southern Ukraine c) Western Ukraine d) Central Ukraine Ans: c) Western Ukraine 4.Which international organization's defense chiefs are engaged in discussions regarding security guarantees for Ukraine amidst the ongoing war? a) United Nations (UN) b) European Union (EU) c) North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) d) Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) Ans: c) North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) 5.A Ukrainian man was arrested in Italy in connection with which significant incident? a) 2022 Kerch Bridge explosion b) 2022 Nord Stream pipeline blasts c) 2023 Kakhovka Dam destruction d) 2022 Snake Island attack Ans: b) 2022 Nord Stream pipeline blasts 6.India successfully test-fired its Agni-5 missile on August 20, 2025, from which location? a) Pokhran, Rajasthan b) Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh c) Chandipur, Odisha d) Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha Ans: c) Chandipur, Odisha 7.What is the approximate range of India's recently test-fired Agni-5 Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile (IRBM)? a) Less than 1,000 km b) Over 2,500 km c) Over 5,000 km d) Over 10,000 km Ans: c) Over 5,000 km 8.The successful test of the Agni-5 missile reinforces which of India's strategic policies? a) Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) Policy b) Minimum Credible Deterrence Policy c) No First Use Policy d) Comprehensive Test Ban Policy Ans: c) No First Use Policy 9.Which of the following best describes the Agni-5 missile based on the provided information? a) Two-stage, liquid-fuelled, non-canisterized b) Three-stage, solid-fuelled, canisterized c) Single-stage, solid-fuelled, non-canisterized d) Four-stage, liquid-fuelled, canisterized Ans: b) Three-stage, solid-fuelled, canisterized 10.As part of a new framework trade deal, what percentage tariff has the United States imposed on most European Union imports? a) 5% b) 10% c) 15% d) 20% Ans: c) 15% 11.Which Asian country is reported to be facing the steepest earnings downgrades primarily due to heightened U.S. tariffs, potentially cutting its GDP growth? a) China b) Japan c) India d) South Korea Ans: c) India 12.The White House stated that "the road to peace" in the Russia-Ukraine conflict runs through which country, while also accusing it of fueling the conflict? a) China b) Turkey c) Germany d) India Ans: d) India 13.India has agreed to form a Joint Working Group for cooperation in shipping and logistics to deepen maritime relations with which country? a) United Arab Emirates b) Qatar c) Saudi Arabia d) Iran Ans: c) Saudi Arabia 14.Which bill was recently passed by the Lok Sabha in 2025 to regulate online gaming, promote e-sports, and ban harmful online money gaming platforms in India? a) Digital India Act, 2025 b) Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025 c) E-sports and Social Gaming Act, 2025 d) Information Technology (Amendment) Bill, 2025 Ans: b) Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025 15.What is the primary function of the Online Gaming Authority established by the new bill passed by the Lok Sabha? a) To collect taxes from online gaming companies. b) To promote international e-sports tournaments. c) To oversee the online gaming sector and protect vulnerable populations. d) To develop new online games for the Indian market. Ans: c) To oversee the online gaming sector and protect vulnerable populations.

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August 22, 2025 - Current affairs for all the Exams

1.What is the primary aim of the recently passed Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025? a) To promote all forms of online gaming, including real money games. b) To ban real money games while promoting eSports and onlin...

1.What is the primary aim of the recently passed Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025? a) To promote all forms of online gaming, including real money games. b) To ban real money games while promoting eSports and online social gaming. c) To regulate only eSports and ban all other forms of online gaming. d) To introduce a new taxation system for online casinos. Ans: b) To ban real money games while promoting eSports and online social gaming. 2.A Group of Ministers (GoM) on GST rate rationalization approved the Centre's proposal to streamline the Goods and Services Tax system into a two-rate structure. What are these proposed new rates? a) 12% and 28% b) 5% and 12% c) 10% and 18% d) 5% and 18% Ans: d) 5% and 18% 3.Who is the former Supreme Court Judge and Vice-Presidential candidate for the INDIA bloc who recently filed his nomination? a) Satish Golcha b) S. Jaishankar c) B. Sudershan Reddy d) Narendra Modi Ans: c) B. Sudershan Reddy 4.Prime Minister Narendra Modi is currently undertaking a two-state tour to inaugurate and lay foundation stones for development projects. Which two states are these? a) Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh b) Gujarat and Rajasthan c) Bihar and West Bengal d) Maharashtra and Karnataka Ans: c) Bihar and West Bengal 5.Who has been appointed as the new Delhi Police Commissioner? a) B. Sudershan Reddy b) Satish Golcha c) S. Jaishankar d) Rajeev Kumar Ans: b) Satish Golcha 6.Which prominent technology services provider announced a substantial commitment of $2.25 billion for investment in India, including establishing an AI Innovation Lab in Bengaluru? a) Infosys b) Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) c) Wipro d) Kyndryl Ans: d) Kyndryl 7.India's private sector activity expanded at its fastest pace on record in August. What was the primary driver for this growth? a) Increased agricultural exports b) Surge in demand from the services sector c) Growth in manufacturing output d) Significant foreign direct investment in infrastructure Ans: b) Surge in demand from the services sector 8.According to External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, which country had previously asked India to purchase energy from Russia to help stabilize the global energy market? a) China b) United States c) Germany d) United Kingdom Ans: b) United States 9.India recently rejected Nepal's objections regarding the resumption of trade with China through which specific pass? a) Nathu La Pass b) Shipki La Pass c) Lipulekh Pass d) Karakoram Pass Ans: c) Lipulekh Pass 10.Which of India's most advanced missiles was recently successfully test-fired, bolstering its defense capabilities? a) Prithvi b) BrahMos c) Agni-5 d) Akash Ans: c) Agni-5 11.Which two major highways in Uttarakhand faced challenges due to landslides, leading to blockages? a) Delhi-Dehradun and Haridwar-Rishikesh Highways b) Badrinath and Kedarnath Highways c) Gangotri and Yamunotri Highways d) Mussoorie and Nainital Highways Ans: c) Gangotri and Yamunotri Highways

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August 21, 2025 - Current affairs for all the Exams

1.What is the total amount sanctioned under the Stand-Up India Scheme since its inception? a) ₹10 lakh b) ₹1 crore c) ₹62,791 crore d) ₹2.75 lakh crore Ans: c) ₹62,791 crore 2.The Centre has proposed exempting which of the f...

1.What is the total amount sanctioned under the Stand-Up India Scheme since its inception? a) ₹10 lakh b) ₹1 crore c) ₹62,791 crore d) ₹2.75 lakh crore Ans: c) ₹62,791 crore 2.The Centre has proposed exempting which of the following from Goods and Services Tax (GST)? a) Education services b) Life and health insurance policies c) Agricultural products d) Public transport services Ans: b) Life and health insurance policies 3.Which of the following schemes is NOT mentioned as being strengthened or enhanced by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment based on recommendations from Chintan Shivir 2025? a) Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojana (PM-AJAY) b) Scheme for Economic Empowerment of Denotified Tribes (SEED) c) National Action for Mechanised Sanitation Ecosystem (NAMASTE) d) Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) Ans: d) Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) 4.Which of the following regions is recognized as a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System (GIAHS) Site in India, as mentioned in the content? a) Sundarbans, West Bengal b) Thar Desert, Rajasthan c) Kuttanad farming system, Kerala d) Western Ghats, Maharashtra Ans: c) Kuttanad farming system, Kerala 5.The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, passed by the Lok Sabha, aims to regulate which of the following? a) Online streaming platforms b) E-commerce websites c) Online gaming, including e-sports and real-money games d) Social media influencers Ans: c) Online gaming, including e-sports and real-money games 6.The Indian Institutes of Management (Amendment) Bill, 2025, has led to the establishment of an IIM in which city? a) Bengaluru, Karnataka b) Kolkata, West Bengal c) Guwahati, Assam d) Mumbai, Maharashtra Ans: c) Guwahati, Assam 7.Which of the following is a key provision of the Mines and Minerals (Development & Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2025? a) Introducing a 50% cap on the sale of minerals from captive mines. b) Prohibiting private participation in mining critical minerals. c) Allowing leaseholders to add critical/strategic minerals to existing leases without extra premium. d) Increasing the royalty rates for all minerals by 100%. Ans: c) Allowing leaseholders to add critical/strategic minerals to existing leases without extra premium. 8.As part of the 'Viksit Bharat' roadmap, what is the monthly financial assistance proposed under the PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana? a) ₹5,000 b) ₹10,000 c) ₹15,000 d) ₹20,000 Ans: c) ₹15,000 9.By 2047, India aims to increase its nuclear energy capacity by how many times as part of the 'Viksit Bharat' vision? a) Twofold b) Fivefold c) Sevenfold d) Tenfold Ans: d) Tenfold 10.How many unnecessary compliances have been abolished as part of the efforts to simplify laws and compliance mentioned in the content? a) Over 1,500 b) Over 10,000 c) Over 25,000 d) Over 40,000 Ans: d) Over 40,000

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August 21, 2025 - Current affairs for all the Exams

1.The inaugural Khelo India Water Sports Festival 2025 is set to take place at which iconic Indian location? a) Loktak Lake b) Wular Lake c) Dal Lake d) Chilika Lake Ans: c) Dal Lake 2.Which of the following sports are inclu...

1.The inaugural Khelo India Water Sports Festival 2025 is set to take place at which iconic Indian location? a) Loktak Lake b) Wular Lake c) Dal Lake d) Chilika Lake Ans: c) Dal Lake 2.Which of the following sports are included in the inaugural Khelo India Water Sports Festival 2025? a) Swimming, Diving, Water Polo b) Rowing, Canoeing, Kayaking c) Sailing, Surfing, Windsurfing d) Synchronized Swimming, Artistic Swimming Ans: b) Rowing, Canoeing, Kayaking 3.India is scheduled to host its largest-ever para-sport event, the New Delhi 2025 World Para Championship, at which stadium? a) Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium b) Indira Gandhi Arena c) Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium d) Feroz Shah Kotla Ground Ans: c) Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium 4.Approximately how many participants from how many countries are expected at the New Delhi 2025 World Para Championship? a) Over 1,500 participants from 50 countries b) Over 2,000 participants from 75 countries c) Over 2,500 participants from 104 countries d) Over 3,000 participants from 120 countries Ans: c) Over 2,500 participants from 104 countries 5.In the Durand Cup 2025, which debutant team caused a major upset by defeating East Bengal in the semi-final? a) Rajasthan United FC b) Sreenidi Deccan FC c) Diamond Harbour FC d) Churchill Brothers FC Ans: c) Diamond Harbour FC 6.The Men's Hockey Asia Cup is scheduled to commence on August 29 in which Indian city? a) Bhopal b) Ranchi c) Rajgir d) Bhubaneswar Ans: c) Rajgir 7.Which two countries replaced Pakistan and Oman in the Men's Hockey Asia Cup lineup? a) South Korea and Malaysia b) Bangladesh and Kazakhstan c) Thailand and Singapore d) Sri Lanka and Uzbekistan Ans: b) Bangladesh and Kazakhstan 8.Tapasya Gehlawat recently became the Under-20 World Champion in which sport and weight category? a) Boxing, Women's 57 Kg b) Wrestling, Women's 57 Kg c) Judo, Women's 52 Kg d) Weightlifting, Women's 55 Kg Ans: b) Wrestling, Women's 57 Kg 9.What significant change did the recently passed Online Gaming Bill 2025 bring regarding esports in India? a) It banned all forms of online gaming. b) It imposed a new tax on all esports prize money. c) It officially recognized and registered esports as a legitimate sport. d) It restricted foreign participation in Indian esports events. Ans: c) It officially recognized and registered esports as a legitimate sport.

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1.The first uncrewed Gaganyaan mission, featuring the humanoid robot Vyomitra, is scheduled for which month and year? a) January 2026 b) December 2025 c) March 2027 d) August 2025 Ans: b) December 2025 2.India's first indepe...

1.The first uncrewed Gaganyaan mission, featuring the humanoid robot Vyomitra, is scheduled for which month and year? a) January 2026 b) December 2025 c) March 2027 d) August 2025 Ans: b) December 2025 2.India's first independent human spaceflight is targeted for which period? a) Late 2026 b) Early 2027 c) Mid-2028 d) By 2030 Ans: b) Early 2027 3.By which year does India aim to establish the 'Bharatiya Antariksh Station' (Indian Space Station)? a) 2030 b) 2035 c) 2040 d) 2028 Ans: b) 2035 4.What is the target year for India's crewed lunar landing? a) 2035 b) 2040 c) 2045 d) 2050 Ans: b) 2040 5.Which of the following companies are mentioned as being involved in building launch vehicles like the PSLV N1 rocket as part of India's space sector reforms? a) Tata Motors and Reliance Industries b) Mahindra & Mahindra and Adani Group c) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Larsen & Toubro (L&T) d) Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) and Indian Railways Ans: c) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Larsen & Toubro (L&T) 6.According to Microsoft's 2025 Work Trend Index, which country is leading the world in AI-driven leadership transformation? a) United States b) China c) India d) Germany Ans: c) India 7.What percentage of Indian business leaders, according to Microsoft's 2025 Work Trend Index, intend to utilize AI agents to expand workforce capabilities within the next 12-18 months? a) 59% b) 75% c) 90% d) 93% Ans: d) 93% 8.Which Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile was recently test-fired by India, as mentioned in the provided content? a) Prithvi 2 b) BrahMos c) Agni 5 d) Akash Ans: c) Agni 5 9.The "Startup Demo Day" focused on cybersecurity, scheduled for August 2025 in New Delhi, is being hosted by the technology innovation hub at which institution? a) IIT Delhi b) IIT Bombay c) IIT Kanpur d) IISc Bangalore Ans: c) IIT Kanpur 10.The new 'Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025' primarily aims to: a) Legalize all forms of online money gaming. b) Promote e-sports and positive online social games while banning harmful online money gaming activities. c) Impose a complete ban on all online gaming. d) Regulate only casino-based online games. Ans: b) Promote e-sports and positive online social games while banning harmful online money gaming activities. 11.What is the estimated payload capacity of ISRO's colossal new rocket designed to launch payloads into low Earth orbit? a) 40,000 kg b) 50,000 kg c) 65,000 kg d) 75,000 kg Ans: d) 75,000 kg 12.How many rocket launches are planned by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) for the year 2025? a) Five b) Seven c) Nine d) Eleven Ans: c) Nine

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1.What is the primary reason cited by the US for imposing additional duties on Indian exports, leading to tariffs of up to 50%? a) India's trade surplus with the US b) India's continued imports of Russian oil c) India's intellectual ...

1.What is the primary reason cited by the US for imposing additional duties on Indian exports, leading to tariffs of up to 50%? a) India's trade surplus with the US b) India's continued imports of Russian oil c) India's intellectual property rights violations d) India's stance on climate change agreements Ans: b) India's continued imports of Russian oil 2.According to the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), what is the projected growth rate for India, despite concerns over external factors? a) 1.1% b) 1.7% c) 6.5% d) 87.07% Ans: c) 6.5% 3.With which economic bloc has India signed the Terms of Reference (ToR) to launch negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA)? a) European Union (EU) b) Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) c) Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) d) Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Ans: c) Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) 4.What were the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growth and Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rates for India in July 2025, respectively? a) IIP 1.7%, CPI 1.1% b) IIP 6.5%, CPI 1.7% c) IIP 1.1%, CPI 1.7% d) IIP 1.7%, CPI 6.5% Ans: a) IIP 1.7%, CPI 1.1% 5.Which Union Minister heads the informal group of ministers (iGoM) tasked with recommending reforms in the economic and technology sectors? a) Rajnath Singh b) Nirmala Sitharaman c) Amit Shah d) Piyush Goyal Ans: c) Amit Shah 6.The Lok Sabha recently passed a bill aimed at regulating online games played with money. What is the primary objective of this bill? a) To promote online gaming as a sport. b) To levy higher taxes on online gaming companies. c) To curb addiction and financial fraud in online gaming. d) To encourage foreign investment in the online gaming sector. Ans: c) To curb addiction and financial fraud in online gaming. 7.Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) secured a significant order worth ₹62,000 crore for which type of aircraft for the Indian Air Force? a) Rafale fighter jets b) Apache attack helicopters c) Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk1A d) C-17 Globemaster transport aircraft Ans: c) Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk1A 8.Which company recently established a new subsidiary, Honda Finance India Private Ltd., to offer retail sales financing services for its products in India? a) Tata Motors b) Maruti Suzuki c) Honda Motor Co., Ltd. d) Mahindra & Mahindra Ans: c) Honda Motor Co., Ltd. 9.What significant development has been reported regarding India and China aimed at rebuilding ties? a) Agreement to resolve border disputes immediately. b) Agreement to step up trade flows and resume direct flights. c) Joint military exercises along the border. d) India's decision to ban all Chinese apps. Ans: b) Agreement to step up trade flows and resume direct flights. 10.What factors contributed to the Indian rupee settling higher against the US dollar at 87.07? a) Increased imports and higher inflation. b) Easing trade tariff worries and hopes of Russia-Ukraine peace. c) Significant foreign direct investment inflows only. d) Decline in domestic industrial production. Ans: b) Easing trade tariff worries and hopes of Russia-Ukraine peace.

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1.According to the provided content, approximately how many children are reported to have lost limbs in Gaza due to Israeli bombs? a) 1,900 b) 4,700 c) 11,000 d) 19,000 Ans: b) 4,700 2.On World Humanitarian Day 2024, what wa...

1.According to the provided content, approximately how many children are reported to have lost limbs in Gaza due to Israeli bombs? a) 1,900 b) 4,700 c) 11,000 d) 19,000 Ans: b) 4,700 2.On World Humanitarian Day 2024, what was the reported percentage rise in aid worker killings globally compared to the previous year, largely driven by Israeli attacks in Gaza? a) 18% b) 22% c) 31% d) 45% Ans: c) 31% 3.In Israel, where did family members of Israeli hostages block a highway to demand a prisoner exchange and ceasefire? a) Jerusalem b) Haifa c) Tel Aviv d) Beersheba Ans: c) Tel Aviv 4.Which region of Ukraine did Russia's Defence Ministry announce the capture of Sukhetske and Pankivka villages? a) Kyiv b) Kharkiv c) Donetsk d) Zaporizhzhia Ans: c) Donetsk 5.The FBI issued a warning about Russian hackers exploiting a flaw in which company's software to target US critical infrastructure? a) Microsoft b) IBM c) Cisco d) Oracle Ans: c) Cisco 6.Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar is scheduled to meet Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to reinforce which specific partnership? a) Strategic Economic Partnership b) Comprehensive Defence Cooperation c) Special Privileged Strategic Partnership d) Bilateral Trade and Investment Alliance Ans: c) Special Privileged Strategic Partnership 7.India rejected Nepal's objection to the resumption of India-China border trade through which specific pass? a) Nathu La Pass b) Shipki La Pass c) Lipulekh Pass d) Jelep La Pass Ans: c) Lipulekh Pass 8.Which former Brazilian President reportedly sought political asylum, as indicated by a letter found by Brazilian federal police? a) Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva b) Jair Bolsonaro c) Dilma Rousseff d) Michel Temer Ans: b) Jair Bolsonaro 9.Azerbaijan and Armenia have signed a declaration to formalize a future peace treaty aimed at ending which conflict? a) Abkhazia Conflict b) South Ossetia Conflict c) Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict d) Transnistria Conflict Ans: c) Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict 10.Which federal judge in Manhattan denied the Justice Department's request to unseal Epstein grand jury transcripts? a) Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson b) Judge Richard Berman c) Judge Merrick Garland d) Judge Sonia Sotomayor Ans: b) Judge Richard Berman

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August 21, 2025 - Current affairs for all the Exams

1.The "Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025" was recently passed by which legislative body? a) Rajya Sabha b) Lok Sabha c) Both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha d) A Joint Parliamentary Committee Ans: b) Lok Sabha 2...

1.The "Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025" was recently passed by which legislative body? a) Rajya Sabha b) Lok Sabha c) Both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha d) A Joint Parliamentary Committee Ans: b) Lok Sabha 2.What is the primary objective of the "Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025"? a) To promote the growth of the online gaming industry. b) To regulate the taxation of online gaming companies. c) To ban online games played with money and curb associated financial frauds. d) To establish a national commission for online gaming. Ans: c) To ban online games played with money and curb associated financial frauds. 3.A Constitutional Amendment Bill, introduced by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, proposes the removal of elected representatives under which specific condition? a) If they fail to attend parliamentary sessions for 30 consecutive days. b) If they are arrested or detained for 30 consecutive days on serious criminal charges. c) If they are found guilty of contempt of Parliament. d) If they resign from their political party. Ans: b) If they are arrested or detained for 30 consecutive days on serious criminal charges. 4.What is the current status of the Constitutional Amendment Bill proposing the removal of arrested/detained elected representatives? a) It has been passed by both houses of Parliament. b) It has been sent to the President for assent. c) It has been sent to a joint parliamentary committee for further scrutiny. d) It has been withdrawn due to strong opposition. Ans: c) It has been sent to a joint parliamentary committee for further scrutiny. 5.The "Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2025" was passed with the aim of: a) Increasing government control over the mineral sector. b) Liberalizing and modernizing India's mineral sector. c) Nationalizing all private mining operations. d) Imposing stricter environmental regulations on mining. Ans: b) Liberalizing and modernizing India's mineral sector. 6.India recently test-fired which intermediate-range ballistic missile off the Odisha coast, bolstering its strategic defence capabilities? a) Prithvi-II b) Agni-5 c) BrahMos d) Akash Ans: b) Agni-5 7.India recently rejected Nepal's objections regarding India-China trade through which pass, asserting that Nepal's territorial claims over the Kalapani region are unjustified? a) Nathu La Pass b) Shipki La Pass c) Lipulekh Pass d) Jelep La Pass Ans: c) Lipulekh Pass 8.External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar recently held discussions in Moscow with the First Deputy Prime Minister of which country to enhance trade and investment ties? a) United States b) China c) Russia d) Germany Ans: c) Russia 9.Who is the current Chief Minister of Delhi, mentioned in the news for being attacked during a public meet? a) Sheila Dixit b) Rekha Gupta c) Priyanka Sharma d) Meena Kumari Ans: b) Rekha Gupta

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1.What is the projected number of new job opportunities to be created under the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana? a) 1.5 crore b) 2.5 crore c) 3.5 crore d) 4.5 crore Ans: c) 3.5 crore 2.What monthly stipend is prov...

1.What is the projected number of new job opportunities to be created under the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana? a) 1.5 crore b) 2.5 crore c) 3.5 crore d) 4.5 crore Ans: c) 3.5 crore 2.What monthly stipend is provided to newly employed individuals in the private sector under the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana? a) ₹10,000 b) ₹12,500 c) ₹15,000 d) ₹20,000 Ans: c) ₹15,000 3.What is the overarching goal for India's economy by 2047, as targeted by the newly created Reform Task Force? a) $5 trillion economy b) $7.5 trillion economy c) $10 trillion economy d) $15 trillion economy Ans: c) $10 trillion economy 4.When is the first Made in India chip expected to be rolled out, as per the government's 'mission mode' for semiconductor manufacturing? a) End of 2024 b) Mid-2025 c) End of 2025 d) Early 2026 Ans: c) End of 2025 5.By what factor does the Indian government plan to increase its nuclear power generation capacity by 2047? a) Fivefold b) Sevenfold c) Tenfold d) Fifteenfold Ans: c) Tenfold 6.The National Deepwater Exploration Mission has been launched primarily to achieve which of the following? a) Develop indigenous jet engines b) Tap ocean resources to reduce fossil fuel dependence c) Enhance logistical efficiency d) Streamline startup registration Ans: b) Tap ocean resources to reduce fossil fuel dependence 7.When are the next-generation reforms for Goods and Services Tax (GST) anticipated to be unveiled? a) Independence Day b) Republic Day c) Diwali d) New Year's Eve Ans: c) Diwali 8.The temporary waiver of customs duty and AIDC on raw cotton imports was announced to benefit which sector primarily? a) Automobile sector b) Pharmaceutical sector c) Textile sector d) IT sector Ans: c) Textile sector 9.What is the primary aim of the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2025? a) Increase judicial penalties for serious crimes b) Decriminalize minor offenses by replacing imprisonment with monetary penalties c) Expand the mandate of the National Mineral Exploration Trust d) Introduce new taxes on essential goods Ans: b) Decriminalize minor offenses by replacing imprisonment with monetary penalties 10.With which country did India sign the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) on July 24, 2025? a) United States b) European Union c) United Kingdom d) Canada Ans: c) United Kingdom 11.Which of the following is a new financial change related to UPI rules effective from August 1, 2025? a) Unlimited balance checks per day b) Mandatory auto-pay transactions during peak hours c) Limit of 50 balance checks per day per app d) Introduction of new transaction fees for all UPI payments Ans: c) Limit of 50 balance checks per day per app

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1.Who has been named the captain of India's T20 squad for the Asia Cup 2025? a) Shubman Gill b) Rohit Sharma c) Suryakumar Yadav d) Hardik Pandya Ans: c) Suryakumar Yadav 2.Where is the Asia Cup 2025, featuring India's T20 s...

1.Who has been named the captain of India's T20 squad for the Asia Cup 2025? a) Shubman Gill b) Rohit Sharma c) Suryakumar Yadav d) Hardik Pandya Ans: c) Suryakumar Yadav 2.Where is the Asia Cup 2025, featuring India's T20 squad, scheduled to commence? a) India b) UAE c) Pakistan d) Bangladesh Ans: b) UAE 3.Which player was named the vice-captain of India's T20 squad for the Asia Cup 2025? a) Shreyas Iyer b) Yashasvi Jaiswal c) Shubman Gill d) KL Rahul Ans: c) Shubman Gill 4.At which event did Manu Bhaker clinch two bronze medals in 10m air pistol events? a) World Games 2025 b) Diamond League Final 2025 c) Asian Shooting Championship 2025 d) Asia Cup 2025 Ans: c) Asian Shooting Championship 2025 5.Rashmika Sahgal won a gold medal in which event at the 2025 Asian Shooting Championship? a) Senior women's 10m air pistol b) Junior women's air pistol c) Men's 10m air rifle d) Women's 25m rapid fire pistol Ans: b) Junior women's air pistol 6.Who won India's first-ever bronze medal in roller skating at the World Games 2025? a) Neeraj Chopra b) Manu Bhaker c) Anandkumar Velkumar d) Suryakumar Yadav Ans: c) Anandkumar Velkumar 7.In which city were the World Games 2025, where India secured its first roller skating medal, held? a) Zurich b) Shymkent c) Chengdu d) Dubai Ans: c) Chengdu 8.Which country withdrew from hosting the Hockey Asia Cup 2025, leading to India becoming the new host? a) Bangladesh b) Pakistan c) UAE d) Kazakhstan Ans: b) Pakistan 9.The Hockey Asia Cup 2025 is now set to begin in India on which date? a) September 9 b) August 29 c) August 15 d) September 25 Ans: b) August 29 10.Neeraj Chopra has qualified for which international event scheduled to take place in Zurich? a) World Games 2025 b) Asia Cup 2025 c) Asian Shooting Championship 2025 d) Diamond League Final 2025 Ans: d) Diamond League Final 2025 11.Which two football clubs advanced to the semifinals of the Durand Cup 2025? a) Mohun Bagan and Bengaluru FC b) East Bengal and Diamond Harbor FC c) Mumbai City FC and Kerala Blasters d) ATK Mohun Bagan and Chennaiyin FC Ans: b) East Bengal and Diamond Harbor FC

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1.What is the target payload capacity for the advanced heavy-lift rocket being conceptualized by ISRO? a) 25,000 kg b) 50,000 kg c) 75,000 kg d) 100,000 kg Ans: c) 75,000 kg 2.When is the first crewed launch of India's Gagan...

1.What is the target payload capacity for the advanced heavy-lift rocket being conceptualized by ISRO? a) 25,000 kg b) 50,000 kg c) 75,000 kg d) 100,000 kg Ans: c) 75,000 kg 2.When is the first crewed launch of India's Gaganyaan mission scheduled? a) Early 2025 b) Late 2025 c) Early 2027 d) Late 2028 Ans: c) Early 2027 3.By which year does India aim to establish the Bharatiya Antariksh Station? a) 2030 b) 2035 c) 2040 d) 2045 Ans: b) 2035 4.Who is the Indian astronaut mentioned in the text for his recent mission on Axiom Space's multinational Ax-4? a) Rakesh Sharma b) Kalpana Chawla c) Sunita Williams d) Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla Ans: d) Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla 5.The indigenous semiconductor chip 'IRIS' for space applications was jointly developed by ISRO and which other institution? a) Indian Institute of Science (IISc) b) Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IITB) c) Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM) d) Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Ans: c) Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM) 6.What is the primary function of the 'IRIS' semiconductor chip developed by IIT Madras and ISRO? a) Power management in satellites b) Data storage for space missions c) RISC–V Controller for space applications d) Communication relay for lunar missions Ans: c) RISC–V Controller for space applications 7.Which former DRDO Chairman encouraged Indian youth to embrace innovation in fields like AI, ML, and Quantum Technology at the Telangana Science Congress – 2025? a) Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam b) Dr. G. Satheesh Reddy c) Dr. V.K. Saraswat d) Dr. S. Christopher Ans: b) Dr. G. Satheesh Reddy 8.Which of the following technologies is NOT explicitly mentioned as being explored or used for enhanced water management in the provided text? a) Geographic Information Systems (GIS) b) Real-Time Data Acquisition Systems (RTDAS) c) Quantum Computing d) Blockchain technology Ans: c) Quantum Computing 9.Who has been appointed as the chairman of NITI Aayog's working group tasked with steering India towards a bio-based, circular, and sustainable economy? a) V. Narayanan b) Dr. G. Satheesh Reddy c) Prof Ganapati D Yadav d) Shubhanshu Shukla Ans: c) Prof Ganapati D Yadav 10.By which year does India aim to achieve a human landing on the Moon? a) 2030 b) 2035 c) 2040 d) 2045 Ans: c) 2040

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1.As per S&P Global Ratings' upgrade on August 19, 2025, what is India's new long-term unsolicited sovereign credit rating and its outlook? a) "BBB-", Stable b) "BBB", Positive c) "BBB", Stable d) "A-", Stable Ans: c) "BBB", Stable ...

1.As per S&P Global Ratings' upgrade on August 19, 2025, what is India's new long-term unsolicited sovereign credit rating and its outlook? a) "BBB-", Stable b) "BBB", Positive c) "BBB", Stable d) "A-", Stable Ans: c) "BBB", Stable 2.Which of the following was NOT cited by S&P Global Ratings as a key factor for upgrading India's sovereign credit rating? a) Robust domestic demand b) Ongoing fiscal consolidation efforts c) Declining inflation rates d) Supportive monetary policy Ans: c) Declining inflation rates 3.The recent upgrade of India's sovereign credit rating by S&P Global Ratings marks the first such upgrade in how many years? a) 10 years b) 15 years c) 18 years d) 20 years Ans: c) 18 years 4.India and China have agreed on several measures to foster a "stable, cooperative and forward-looking" relationship. Which of the following is one of the agreed-upon measures? a) Joint military exercises b) Resuming direct flight connectivity c) Establishing a common currency d) Sharing advanced defense technology Ans: b) Resuming direct flight connectivity 5.A significant factor reportedly driving the strategic realignment and thaw in relations between India and China is: a) A desire to form a new economic bloc b) Potential tariff threats from the United States c) Resolution of all border disputes d) Mutual agreement on climate change policies Ans: b) Potential tariff threats from the United States 6.The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) asserted that India would be "least affected" by potential US tariffs due to the substantial contribution of domestic consumption to the nation's GDP. Approximately what percentage does domestic consumption contribute? a) 40-45% b) 50-55% c) 57-58% d) 60-65% Ans: c) 57-58% 7.To achieve an ambitious annual growth rate of 8% for at least a decade, a parliamentary panel recommended increasing the investment rate in the economy from the current 31% to approximately what percentage of GDP? a) 33% b) 35% c) 38% d) 40% Ans: b) 35% 8.Which of the following is NOT a focus area recommended by the parliamentary panel for India's recalibrated export strategy? a) Manufacturing competitiveness b) Leveraging artificial intelligence c) Reducing reliance on trade agreements d) Diversifying market access Ans: c) Reducing reliance on trade agreements 9.In other notable business news, what type of bill is the government planning to introduce to potentially log out certain platforms? a) A bill to regulate cryptocurrency exchanges b) A bill to regulate real-money online gaming c) A bill to regulate social media content d) A bill to regulate e-commerce platforms Ans: b) A bill to regulate real-money online gaming

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1.Which US President hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders for crucial discussions on security guarantees at the White House? a) Joe Biden b) Donald Trump c) Barack Obama d) George W. Bush Ans: b) Donald...

1.Which US President hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders for crucial discussions on security guarantees at the White House? a) Joe Biden b) Donald Trump c) Barack Obama d) George W. Bush Ans: b) Donald Trump 2.During the recent White House discussions on Ukraine, what was US President Donald Trump's stated position regarding American troops in Ukraine? a) He committed to deploying a limited number of troops. b) He emphasized no American troops would be deployed, but suggested air support. c) He stated full military intervention was imminent. d) He offered substantial financial aid but no military support. Ans: b) He emphasized no American troops would be deployed, but suggested air support. 3.Russian President Vladimir Putin reportedly agreed to meet with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy within what timeframe, following a telephone conversation with President Trump? a) Within one week b) Within two weeks c) Within one month d) Within three months Ans: b) Within two weeks 4.Which German Chancellor confirmed Putin's willingness to meet Zelenskyy and stressed that Ukraine should not be pressured into ceding any territory? a) Olaf Scholz b) Angela Merkel c) Friedrich Merz d) Gerhard Schröder Ans: c) Friedrich Merz 5.In the Middle East, which group recently announced its acceptance of a new Arab ceasefire proposal regarding the Gaza conflict? a) Islamic Jihad b) Fatah c) Hamas d) Palestinian Authority Ans: c) Hamas 6.What is a primary condition Israel has maintained for any future deal in the Gaza conflict, as stated in the content? a) Withdrawal from all disputed territories b) Release of all hostages c) Recognition of Jerusalem as its capital d) Direct negotiations with the Palestinian Authority Ans: b) Release of all hostages 7.What major disruption to air travel was recently averted in Canada due to a tentative agreement between Air Canada and its union? a) A pilot strike b) A baggage handler strike c) A flight attendant strike d) An air traffic controller strike Ans: c) A flight attendant strike 8.What action has Spain declared in response to widespread wildfires ravaging the country? a) A state of emergency b) A civil protection emergency c) A national disaster d) An international aid appeal Ans: b) A civil protection emergency

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1.Which Indian state was severely affected by incessant heavy rainfall, leading to widespread disruptions and fatalities, as per the provided content? a) Kerala b) Maharashtra c) Gujarat d) West Bengal Ans: b) Maharashtra 2....

1.Which Indian state was severely affected by incessant heavy rainfall, leading to widespread disruptions and fatalities, as per the provided content? a) Kerala b) Maharashtra c) Gujarat d) West Bengal Ans: b) Maharashtra 2.What specific alert was issued for Mumbai due to predicted intense spells of rain? a) Red Alert b) Yellow Alert c) Orange Alert d) Green Alert Ans: c) Orange Alert 3.Approximately how many passengers were rescued after monorail breakdowns in Maharashtra due to power failures and track issues? a) 200 b) 400 c) 600 d) 800 Ans: d) 800 4.Which two Asian countries' leaders met on August 19, 2025, to discuss easing border tensions and resuming direct flight connectivity? a) India and Japan b) India and China c) China and Russia d) India and South Korea Ans: b) India and China 5.Who represented China in the diplomatic meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi? a) President Xi Jinping b) Premier Li Qiang c) Foreign Minister Wang Yi d) Defence Minister Dong Jun Ans: c) Foreign Minister Wang Yi 6.What was one of the reasons for New Delhi's friction with Washington mentioned in the context of India-China relations? a) India's new trade agreements with Russia b) US imposing steep tariffs on Indian goods c) India's stance on the Ukraine war d) US withdrawal from a joint military exercise Ans: b) US imposing steep tariffs on Indian goods 7.Who has been announced as the INDIA bloc's candidate for the upcoming Vice-Presidential election? a) C.P. Radhakrishnan b) B. Sudershan Reddy c) Suryakumar Yadav d) Shubman Gill Ans: b) B. Sudershan Reddy 8.The Indian government plans to introduce three new bills aimed at establishing a legal framework for the removal of which officials if they are arrested or detained on serious criminal charges? a) Only Prime Minister and Chief Ministers b) Only Union ministers and state ministers c) Prime Minister, Union ministers, Chief Ministers, or state/union territory ministers d) Only Supreme Court judges Ans: c) Prime Minister, Union ministers, Chief Ministers, or state/union territory ministers 9.Who will captain India's 15-member squad for the ACC Men's Asia Cup 2025? a) Shubman Gill b) Rohit Sharma c) Suryakumar Yadav d) Virat Kohli Ans: c) Suryakumar Yadav 10.In which country is the ACC Men's Asia Cup 2025 scheduled to be held? a) India b) Sri Lanka c) Pakistan d) UAE Ans: d) UAE

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1.What is the total outlay approved for the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PMVBRY)? a) ₹10,000 crore b) ₹50,000 crore c) ₹1 lakh crore d) ₹1.5 lakh crore Ans: c) ₹1 lakh crore 2.The Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat ...

1.What is the total outlay approved for the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PMVBRY)? a) ₹10,000 crore b) ₹50,000 crore c) ₹1 lakh crore d) ₹1.5 lakh crore Ans: c) ₹1 lakh crore 2.The Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PMVBRY) aims to create how many jobs across India within its two-year period? a) 1.5 crore b) 2.5 crore c) 3.5 crore d) 4.5 crore Ans: c) 3.5 crore 3.Who is the Union Minister of Labour and Employment credited with launching the portal for the PMVBRY? a) Nirmala Sitharaman b) Mansukh L Mandaviya c) Piyush Goyal d) Amit Shah Ans: b) Mansukh L Mandaviya 4.Under Part A of the PMVBRY, what is the maximum one-time incentive offered to first-time employees with gross wages up to ₹1 lakh? a) ₹5,000 b) ₹10,000 c) ₹15,000 d) ₹20,000 Ans: c) ₹15,000 5.The Indian Ports Bill, 2025, recently passed by Parliament, is set to replace which existing legislation? a) Indian Maritime Act of 1950 b) Ports Trust Act of 1963 c) Indian Ports Act of 1908 d) Major Port Authorities Act of 2021 Ans: c) Indian Ports Act of 1908 6.How many provisions across various laws does the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2025, seek to decriminalize? a) 188 b) 288 c) 388 d) 488 Ans: b) 288 7.The 'Made in India' Label Scheme, aimed at creating a strong national brand, is led by which government department? a) Ministry of Commerce and Industry b) Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) c) Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME) d) NITI Aayog Ans: b) Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) 8.The 'Shramashree' scheme, which provides a monthly stipend to migrant workers returning to the state, has been announced by the Chief Minister of which Indian state? a) Bihar b) Odisha c) Uttar Pradesh d) West Bengal Ans: d) West Bengal 9.What is the specific two-year period during which the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PMVBRY) aims to create 3.5 crore jobs? a) January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2026 b) August 1, 2025, to July 31, 2027 c) April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2027 d) October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2027 Ans: b) August 1, 2025, to July 31, 2027 10.Prime Minister Narendra Modi's broader vision, as articulated in his Independence Day speech, aims for India to become a developed nation by which year? a) 2030 b) 2035 c) 2047 d) 2050 Ans: c) 2047

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1.Who is widely anticipated to captain India's 15-member squad for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025? a) Shubman Gill b) Sanju Samson c) Suryakumar Yadav d) Tilak Varma Ans: c) Suryakumar Yadav 2.Which player is speculated to be om...

1.Who is widely anticipated to captain India's 15-member squad for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025? a) Shubman Gill b) Sanju Samson c) Suryakumar Yadav d) Tilak Varma Ans: c) Suryakumar Yadav 2.Which player is speculated to be omitted from India's Asia Cup 2025 squad despite his strong performances in Test cricket and the Indian Premier League (IPL)? a) Sanju Samson b) Shubman Gill c) Jitesh Sharma d) Abhishek Sharma Ans: b) Shubman Gill 3.According to reports, which player is in contention as the backup wicket-keeper for the Asia Cup 2025 squad, following his impressive showing as a finisher in IPL 2025? a) Sanju Samson b) Suryakumar Yadav c) Jitesh Sharma d) Tilak Varma Ans: c) Jitesh Sharma 4.The 'Khelo Bharat Niti-2025' was announced by which Union Minister? a) Mansukh Mandaviya b) Anurag Thakur c) Amit Shah d) Nirmala Sitharaman Ans: a) Mansukh Mandaviya 5.What is the primary emphasis of the newly launched 'Khelo Bharat Niti-2025'? a) Developing elite sports academies only for Olympic-level athletes. b) Ensuring equitable access to sports infrastructure across the country, from block to state levels. c) Prioritizing funding for professional cricket leagues. d) Establishing national camps exclusively for male athletes. Ans: b) Ensuring equitable access to sports infrastructure across the country, from block to state levels. 6.Which Indian football club reportedly refused to release its players for the first national camp under the new coach, Khalid Jamil? a) Bengaluru FC b) Mumbai City FC c) Mohun Bagan Super Giant d) Kerala Blasters FC Ans: c) Mohun Bagan Super Giant 7.The Supreme Court is set to hear a plea concerning a dispute between which two entities regarding the non-renewal of contracts for Indian Super League (ISL) clubs? a) BCCI and IPL b) AIFF and FSDL c) Mohun Bagan Super Giant and Khalid Jamil d) Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports and AIFF Ans: b) AIFF and FSDL 8.Why did the All India Football Federation (AIFF) clarify its U-turn on the ISL case? a) Due to pressure from Mohun Bagan Super Giant. b) To prioritize player welfare over club contracts. c) Citing legal advice to prioritize the National Sports Governance Bill. d) Following a directive from the Union Minister. Ans: c) Citing legal advice to prioritize the National Sports Governance Bill.

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1.What was the maximum depth achieved by Indian aquanauts in the Atlantic Ocean during the recent deep ocean exploration mission? a) 3,500 meters b) 4,025 meters c) 5,002 meters d) 6,000 meters Ans: c) 5,002 meters 2.The rec...

1.What was the maximum depth achieved by Indian aquanauts in the Atlantic Ocean during the recent deep ocean exploration mission? a) 3,500 meters b) 4,025 meters c) 5,002 meters d) 6,000 meters Ans: c) 5,002 meters 2.The recent deep ocean exploration breakthrough, featuring Indian aquanauts descending to record depths, was a collaboration between India and which other country? a) United States b) France c) Germany d) Japan Ans: b) France 3.India's recent deep ocean exploration mission, involving aquanauts venturing beyond 4,000 meters, is a part of which ongoing national initiative? a) Sagarmala Project b) Deep Ocean Mission c) Samudrayan Mission d) Blue Economy Initiative Ans: c) Samudrayan Mission 4.India's first Silicon Photonics-Based high-speed Quantum Random Number Generator (QRNG) was developed by which institution? a) IIT Bombay b) IIT Delhi c) IIT Madras d) IISc Bangalore Ans: c) IIT Madras 5.IIT Madras signed a licensing agreement with which company for the commercial deployment of India's first Silicon Photonics-Based high-speed Quantum Random Number Generator (QRNG)? a) QuantumTech Solutions b) Indrarka Quantum Technologies Pvt. Ltd. c) Photonix Innovations d) Secure Quantum Systems Ans: b) Indrarka Quantum Technologies Pvt. Ltd. 6.Which Indian astronaut recently interacted with Prime Minister Narendra Modi after returning from a mission to the International Space Station (ISS)? a) Rakesh Sharma b) Kalpana Chawla c) Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla d) Sunita Williams Ans: c) Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla 7.As per the recent announcement by Union Minister of State for Science and Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, India aims to establish an operational Bharatiya Antariksh Station by which year? a) 2030 b) 2035 c) 2040 d) 2047 Ans: b) 2035 8.India's goal for sending an Indian crewed mission to the Moon is set for which year? a) 2030 b) 2035 c) 2040 d) 2047 Ans: c) 2040 9.India's first government-established drone forensic lab has been inaugurated in which state? a) Maharashtra b) Karnataka c) Uttar Pradesh d) Gujarat Ans: c) Uttar Pradesh 10.The newly inaugurated drone forensic lab, India's first government-established facility of its kind, is located at which institute in Lucknow? a) National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) b) Uttar Pradesh State Institute of Forensic Science (UPSIFS) c) Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL) d) Indian Institute of Forensic Science (IIFS) Ans: b) Uttar Pradesh State Institute of Forensic Science (UPSIFS) 11.Which municipal corporation recently launched a state-of-the-art robotics lab for civic school students to promote STEM education? a) Mumbai Municipal Corporation b) Delhi Municipal Corporation c) Chennai Municipal Corporation d) Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation Ans: d) Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation

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1.As per the proposed GST reforms, what will be the simplified two-tier structure for most goods? a) 8% and 12% b) 5% and 18% c) 10% and 20% d) 12% and 28% Ans: b) 5% and 18% 2.Which of the following sectors are specifically...

1.As per the proposed GST reforms, what will be the simplified two-tier structure for most goods? a) 8% and 12% b) 5% and 18% c) 10% and 20% d) 12% and 28% Ans: b) 5% and 18% 2.Which of the following sectors are specifically mentioned as likely to benefit from the "next-generation GST reforms" due to potential tax reductions? a) Pharmaceuticals and IT services b) Telecommunications and Banking c) Automobiles and Insurance d) Real Estate and Education Ans: c) Automobiles and Insurance 3.On Monday, which Indian stock market index briefly crossed the 25,000 mark, driven by optimism surrounding GST simplification? a) S&P BSE Sensex b) NSE Nifty Midcap 100 c) NSE Nifty50 d) BSE Bankex Ans: c) NSE Nifty50 4.What was India's overall unemployment rate in July, as reported in the provided content? a) 5.6% b) 4.9% c) 7.2% d) 5.2% Ans: d) 5.2% 5.The US imposed a 50% tariff on Indian exports primarily citing which reason? a) India's trade surplus with the US b) India's intellectual property rights violations c) India's continued purchase of Russian oil d) India's restrictions on US agricultural imports Ans: c) India's continued purchase of Russian oil 6.According to Moody's Analytics, what is the projected reduction in India's FY 2025 GDP due to the recently imposed US tariffs? a) 0.5% b) 1.0% c) 0.7% d) 1.2% Ans: c) 0.7% 7.Which global rating agency recently upgraded India's long-term sovereign credit rating to 'BBB' from 'BBB-'? a) Fitch Ratings b) Moody's Investors Service c) S&P Global Ratings d) Dominion Bond Rating Service Ans: c) S&P Global Ratings 8.The recent upgrade of India's long-term sovereign credit rating by S&P Global Ratings is significant because it is the first such upgrade in how many years? a) 10 years b) 15 years c) 18 years d) 20 years Ans: c) 18 years 9.Which company recently leased a substantial 2.7 lakh sq ft of office space in Bengaluru for over Rs 1,000 crore? a) Google b) Apple c) Microsoft d) Amazon Ans: b) Apple 10.Which company's Initial Public Offering (IPO) opened for subscription, raising Rs 621 crore from anchor investors, as mentioned in the business developments? a) Muthoottu Mini Financiers b) Vikram Solar c) Maruti Suzuki India d) Tata Motors Ans: b) Vikram Solar

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1.According to the provided content, what is Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's stated long-term goal regarding the Gaza Strip? a) To establish a two-state solution. b) To facilitate humanitarian aid distribution. c) To mili...

1.According to the provided content, what is Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's stated long-term goal regarding the Gaza Strip? a) To establish a two-state solution. b) To facilitate humanitarian aid distribution. c) To militarily occupy the territory and eliminate Hamas. d) To negotiate a permanent ceasefire with Palestinian factions. Ans: c) To militarily occupy the territory and eliminate Hamas. 2.The content mentions multiple causes for the rising death toll in Gaza. Which of the following is NOT cited as a cause of death for Palestinians? a) Israeli gunfire b) Airstrikes c) Starvation d) Internal factional fighting Ans: d) Internal factional fighting 3.Which critical energy infrastructure was reportedly attacked by a Ukrainian drone, leading to the suspension of Russian oil supplies to Hungary and Slovakia? a) Nord Stream pipeline b) Yamal-Europe pipeline c) Druzhba pipeline d) Trans-Anatolian pipeline Ans: c) Druzhba pipeline 4.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy recently traveled to which city for a crucial meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump and several European leaders? a) Kyiv b) Moscow c) Washington d) Brussels Ans: c) Washington 5.The United Kingdom recently granted asylum to a prominent democracy activist from Hong Kong. What is the name of this activist? a) Joshua Wong b) Nathan Law c) Tony Chung d) Agnes Chow Ans: c) Tony Chung 6.Which two countries recently signed a declaration aimed at formalizing a future peace treaty to resolve the long-standing Nagorno-Karabakh conflict? a) Turkey and Greece b) Azerbaijan and Armenia c) Georgia and Russia d) Iran and Iraq Ans: b) Azerbaijan and Armenia 7.Spain is currently battling severe wildfires, primarily exacerbated by what environmental condition? a) Intense rainfall b) Persistent heatwave c) Volcanic activity d) Strong blizzards Ans: b) Persistent heatwave 8.What annual observance, dedicated to honoring humanitarian workers who risk their lives to assist those in need, is celebrated on August 19th? a) International Peace Day b) World Refugee Day c) World Humanitarian Day d) UN Day for Disaster Reduction Ans: c) World Humanitarian Day 9.What was the reported outcome of the recent summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin concerning the Russia-Ukraine war? a) A comprehensive ceasefire agreement was signed. b) Negotiations for a peace treaty began. c) No ceasefire agreement was reached. d) Sanctions against Russia were lifted. Ans: c) No ceasefire agreement was reached.

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1.Which organization issued a 'red alert' for Mumbai due to relentless heavy rainfall? a) National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) b) India Meteorological Department (IMD) c) Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM) d) State Dis...

1.Which organization issued a 'red alert' for Mumbai due to relentless heavy rainfall? a) National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) b) India Meteorological Department (IMD) c) Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM) d) State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) Ans: b) India Meteorological Department (IMD) 2.On what specific date were schools and colleges in Mumbai closed as a precautionary measure due to heavy monsoon rains? a) August 12, 2025 b) August 19, 2025 c) August 25, 2025 d) August 1, 2025 Ans: b) August 19, 2025 3.The Opposition INDIA bloc is reportedly considering an impeachment motion against which high-ranking official? a) Chief Justice of India b) Attorney General of India c) Chief Election Commissioner d) Comptroller and Auditor General Ans: c) Chief Election Commissioner 4.Who is the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) against whom the INDIA bloc is considering an impeachment motion? a) Rajiv Kumar b) Sunil Arora c) Gyanesh Kumar d) Sushil Chandra Ans: c) Gyanesh Kumar 5.Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla recently met Prime Minister Modi after his visit to the International Space Station (ISS) as part of which mission? a) Gaganyaan Mission b) Axiom 4 Mission c) Chandrayaan-3 Mission d) Artemis II Mission Ans: b) Axiom 4 Mission 6.Who is the current Foreign Minister of China who recently visited India for talks aimed at normalizing relations? a) Qin Gang b) Wang Yi c) Li Keqiang d) Zhao Lijian Ans: b) Wang Yi 7.With whom did Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi meet during his recent visit to India? a) Prime Minister Narendra Modi b) External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar c) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman d) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Ans: b) External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar 8.The Indian Ports Bill, 2025, recently passed by the Rajya Sabha, primarily aims to achieve which of the following? a) Privatize all major ports in India b) Consolidate laws related to ports and promote integrated development c) Regulate international shipping routes only d) Establish new naval bases along the coastline Ans: b) Consolidate laws related to ports and promote integrated development 9.When was The Indian Ports Bill, 2025, passed by the Lok Sabha, prior to its passage in the Rajya Sabha? a) August 19 b) August 25 c) August 12 d) September 1 Ans: c) August 12 10.Who has been named as the National Democratic Alliance's (NDA) Vice-Presidential candidate? a) Jagdeep Dhankhar b) Venkaiah Naidu c) C.P. Radhakrishnan d) Om Birla Ans: c) C.P. Radhakrishnan 11.In which district of Chhattisgarh did an IED blast, attributed to Maoists, result in the death of a District Reserve Guard (DRG) Jawan? a) Sukma b) Dantewada c) Bijapur d) Bastar Ans: c) Bijapur 12.Which world leader recently briefed Prime Minister Modi about his meeting with US President Donald Trump? a) Russian President Vladimir Putin b) French President Emmanuel Macron c) German Chancellor Olaf Scholz d) UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak Ans: a) Russian President Vladimir Putin

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1.What is the total financial outlay and the target for job creation under the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PMVBRY)? a) ₹50,000 crore, 2 crore jobs b) ₹1 lakh crore, 3.5 crore jobs c) ₹1.5 lakh crore, 4 crore jobs d) ₹...

1.What is the total financial outlay and the target for job creation under the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PMVBRY)? a) ₹50,000 crore, 2 crore jobs b) ₹1 lakh crore, 3.5 crore jobs c) ₹1.5 lakh crore, 4 crore jobs d) ₹75,000 crore, 2.5 crore jobs Ans: b) ₹1 lakh crore, 3.5 crore jobs 2.From which date is the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PMVBRY) effective, and what is the direct financial incentive for first-time private sector employees? a) August 15, 2024; ₹10,000 b) October 1, 2024; ₹12,000 c) August 15, 2025; ₹15,000 d) October 1, 2025; ₹20,000 Ans: c) August 15, 2025; ₹15,000 3.What is the proposed two-slab GST structure under the next-generation reforms, and what is the long-term vision for the tax rate by 2047? a) 8% and 15%; Three-slab system b) 5% and 18%; Single tax rate c) 10% and 20%; Two-slab system d) 3% and 12%; No change in vision Ans: b) 5% and 18%; Single tax rate 4.The sweeping next-generation Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms are set to take effect from which month and year? a) January 2025 b) April 2025 c) October 2025 d) January 2026 Ans: c) October 2025 5.The 'Development of Homestays in Tribal Areas' is a sub-scheme under which larger initiative aimed at promoting tribal tourism? a) Swadesh Darshan Yojana b) PRASHAD Scheme c) Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan (PM-JUGA) d) Eklavya Model Residential Schools Ans: c) Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan (PM-JUGA) 6.What is the primary objective of the PM-UDAY scheme, under which Phase 2 camps were held in Delhi? a) Providing free healthcare services to urban poor b) Streamlining property rights and legal ownership in unauthorized colonies c) Offering employment opportunities to youth in Delhi d) Granting educational scholarships to students from economically weaker sections Ans: b) Streamlining property rights and legal ownership in unauthorized colonies 7.The PM Vishwakarma Yojana primarily focuses on empowering which group of beneficiaries? a) Farmers and agricultural workers b) Artisans and craftspeople c) Small and medium enterprise owners d) Women entrepreneurs Ans: b) Artisans and craftspeople 8.What significant trend has been observed regarding the PM-Kisan scheme in Punjab over the past five years? a) A significant increase in beneficiaries b) A nearly 49% decline in beneficiaries c) Stagnation in the number of beneficiaries d) A shift from direct benefit transfer to in-kind support Ans: b) A nearly 49% decline in beneficiaries 9.Which Indian state has sanctioned the 'Semiconductor Design Promotion Scheme' as part of its 'Semiconductor Mission 2030'? a) Karnataka b) Telangana c) Maharashtra d) Tamil Nadu Ans: d) Tamil Nadu

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1.Which country is scheduled to host the Asia Cup 2025 T20I event? a) India b) Sri Lanka c) United Arab Emirates d) Pakistan Ans: c) United Arab Emirates 2.Who among the following Indian cricketers has cleared his fitness te...

1.Which country is scheduled to host the Asia Cup 2025 T20I event? a) India b) Sri Lanka c) United Arab Emirates d) Pakistan Ans: c) United Arab Emirates 2.Who among the following Indian cricketers has cleared his fitness test and is fit to lead India in the upcoming Asia Cup 2025? a) Jasprit Bumrah b) Suryakumar Yadav c) KL Rahul d) Rohit Sharma Ans: b) Suryakumar Yadav 3.Which of the following stalwarts have retired from T20Is, opening opportunities for younger talents in the Asia Cup 2025 squad? a) Jasprit Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav, KL Rahul b) Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja c) Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, KL Rahul d) Rishabh Pant, Hardik Pandya, Shreyas Iyer Ans: b) Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja 4.Which two teams secured their qualification for the semifinals of the Durand Cup, as per the provided information? a) East Bengal and Mohun Bagan Super Giant b) Shillong Lajong and Northeast United c) Chennaiyin FC and Mumbai City FC d) Bengaluru FC and FC Goa Ans: b) Shillong Lajong and Northeast United 5.In a recent Durand Cup quarterfinal, which team emerged victorious against Mohun Bagan Super Giant to advance to the semifinals? a) Shillong Lajong b) Northeast United c) East Bengal d) Bengaluru FC Ans: c) East Bengal 6.Who recently clinched her first International Challenge title by winning the women's singles event at the Malaysia International Challenge 2025? a) Isharani Baruah b) Devika Sihag c) Saina Nehwal d) PV Sindhu Ans: b) Devika Sihag 7.Who made history by becoming the first Indian sprinter to compete in the Diamond League? a) Avinash Sable b) Hima Das c) Animesh Kujur d) Neeraj Chopra Ans: c) Animesh Kujur 8.Which Indian steeplechaser has sustained a knee injury that could jeopardize his participation in the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo? a) Animesh Kujur b) Avinash Sable c) Murali Sreeshankar d) Dutee Chand Ans: b) Avinash Sable 9.Which two star players have been reportedly dropped from Pakistan's Asia Cup squad? a) Shadab Khan and Shaheen Afridi b) Fakhar Zaman and Haris Rauf c) Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan d) Imam-ul-Haq and Sarfaraz Ahmed Ans: c) Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan

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1.What is the name of India's first manned submersible vehicle that successfully conducted a deep dive to 5,000 meters as part of the Samudrayaan Project? a) Sagar Nidhi b) MATSYA 6000 c) Deep Ocean Explorer d) Varun 5000 Ans: b) MAT...

1.What is the name of India's first manned submersible vehicle that successfully conducted a deep dive to 5,000 meters as part of the Samudrayaan Project? a) Sagar Nidhi b) MATSYA 6000 c) Deep Ocean Explorer d) Varun 5000 Ans: b) MATSYA 6000 2.From which sea were over 100 kg of cobalt-rich polymetallic nodules collected as part of India's Deep Ocean Mission? a) Arabian Sea b) Bay of Bengal c) Andaman Sea d) Lakshadweep Sea Ans: c) Andaman Sea 3.Which Taiwanese electronics major has commenced production of the iPhone 17 at its new facility in Bengaluru, as mentioned in the content? a) Pegatron b) Wistron c) Foxconn d) Quanta Computer Ans: c) Foxconn 4.The NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite is designed to scan nearly the entire Earth every how many days? a) Three days b) Four days c) Six days d) Nine days Ans: c) Six days 5.Who is identified in the provided text as the first Indian to reach the International Space Station (ISS)? a) Rakesh Sharma b) Kalpana Chawla c) Shubhanshu Shukla d) Sunita Williams Ans: c) Shubhanshu Shukla 6.India became the fourth country to successfully perform a satellite docking process in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) as part of which mission? a) Gaganyaan b) Chandrayaan-3 c) Aditya-L1 d) Space Docking and Servicing (SpaDeX) Ans: d) Space Docking and Servicing (SpaDeX) 7.Researchers at which Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) have developed a new drug candidate to combat dangerous superbugs? a) IIT Delhi b) IIT Bombay c) IIT Roorkee d) IIT Madras Ans: c) IIT Roorkee 8.How many Soil Health Cards have been distributed to farmers across India, as mentioned in the content? a) Over 10 crore b) Over 15 crore c) Over 20 crore d) Over 25 crore Ans: d) Over 25 crore

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1.What was India's new long-term sovereign credit rating assigned by S&P Global? a) BBB- b) BBB c) BB+ d) AA- Ans: b) BBB 2.The recent S&P Global upgrade of India's sovereign credit rating is the first such upgrade in how ma...

1.What was India's new long-term sovereign credit rating assigned by S&P Global? a) BBB- b) BBB c) BB+ d) AA- Ans: b) BBB 2.The recent S&P Global upgrade of India's sovereign credit rating is the first such upgrade in how many years? a) 5 years b) 10 years c) 18 years d) 25 years Ans: c) 18 years 3.Under the proposed rationalization of the GST structure, what are the two main slab rates for daily essentials and electronics? a) 10% and 20% b) 5% and 18% c) 12% and 28% d) 7% and 22% Ans: b) 5% and 18% 4.What special GST rate is proposed for 'sin and demerit goods' like online gaming? a) 28% b) 35% c) 40% d) 45% Ans: c) 40% 5.Despite planned tax cuts from GST reforms, what fiscal deficit target does the Indian government express confidence in meeting for the current fiscal year? a) 3.5% b) 4.0% c) 4.4% d) 5.0% Ans: c) 4.4% 6.Which of the following sectors is NOT explicitly mentioned as being heavily reliant on the US market and potentially affected by US tariffs on Indian exports? a) Textiles b) Pharmaceuticals c) Auto components d) Gems and jewelry Ans: b) Pharmaceuticals 7.Regarding the Indian financial markets, what trend has been observed with Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) amidst the recent market recovery? a) They have been selling off their holdings. b) They have been providing strong buying support. c) They have remained neutral. d) They have shifted focus to international markets. Ans: b) They have been providing strong buying support. 8.What was the trend in corporate loan growth during the April-June 2025 quarter? a) It experienced its fastest pace in over three years. b) It experienced its slowest pace in over three years. c) It remained stable compared to the previous quarter. d) It showed significant acceleration due to industrial demand. Ans: b) It experienced its slowest pace in over three years. 9.Companies are increasingly opting for which of the following as cheaper financing alternatives instead of traditional corporate loans? a) Foreign direct investment (FDI) b) Equity crowdfunding c) Commercial papers and corporate bond markets d) Venture capital funding Ans: c) Commercial papers and corporate bond markets

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1.The Israeli Navy recently conducted a strike on a Houthi power plant in which city? a) Aden, Yemen b) Sanaa, Yemen c) Marib, Yemen d) Taiz, Yemen Ans: b) Sanaa, Yemen 2.Which Israeli minister's plan to construct approximat...

1.The Israeli Navy recently conducted a strike on a Houthi power plant in which city? a) Aden, Yemen b) Sanaa, Yemen c) Marib, Yemen d) Taiz, Yemen Ans: b) Sanaa, Yemen 2.Which Israeli minister's plan to construct approximately 3,400 housing units in the E1 area has drawn widespread international condemnation? a) Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu b) Defense Minister Yoav Gallant c) Foreign Minister Israel Katz d) Finance Minister Betzalel Smotrich Ans: d) Finance Minister Betzalel Smotrich 3.What is the estimated number of Gazan residents for whom humanitarian efforts are being prepared for relocation ahead of planned military maneuvers? a) Up to 100,000 b) Up to 500,000 c) Up to 1 million d) Up to 2 million Ans: c) Up to 1 million 4.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is scheduled to meet with which U.S. President in Washington? a) Joe Biden b) Donald Trump c) Barack Obama d) George W. Bush Ans: b) Donald Trump 5.The recent summit between President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, which concluded without a ceasefire in Ukraine, took place in which location? a) Helsinki, Finland b) Geneva, Switzerland c) Alaska, USA d) Reykjavik, Iceland Ans: c) Alaska, USA 6.Which U.S. official suggested that both Russia and Ukraine will need to make concessions for a peace deal to be achieved? a) Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin b) Secretary of State Marco Rubio c) National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan d) UN Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield Ans: b) Secretary of State Marco Rubio 7.Flash floods triggered by torrential monsoon rains in which Pakistani province claimed at least 313 lives? a) Punjab b) Sindh c) Balochistan d) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ans: d) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 8.What was the magnitude of the earthquake that hit Indonesia in the Poso Regency of Central Sulawesi? a) 5.0 b) 5.5 c) 6.0 d) 6.5 Ans: c) 6.0 9.Which country has recorded 126 disaster-related deaths in the past four months? a) India b) Bangladesh c) Nepal d) Pakistan Ans: c) Nepal 10.The ongoing strike by which airline's flight attendants continues to cause disruption, despite a directive to end it? a) United Airlines b) British Airways c) Air Canada d) Lufthansa Ans: c) Air Canada 11.In which country have recent presidential and congressional elections potentially marked the end of nearly two decades of leftist rule? a) Venezuela b) Cuba c) Bolivia d) Nicaragua Ans: c) Bolivia 12.Iraq has begun the excavation of a large mass grave believed to be linked to which group? a) Al-Qaeda b) Islamic State group c) Ba'ath Party d) Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) Ans: b) Islamic State group

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1.What is the name of the Chinese Foreign Minister who recently visited New Delhi for key talks with Indian officials? a) Qin Gang b) Wang Yi c) Li Qiang d) Zhao Lijian Ans: b) Wang Yi 2.Which of the following commodities we...

1.What is the name of the Chinese Foreign Minister who recently visited New Delhi for key talks with Indian officials? a) Qin Gang b) Wang Yi c) Li Qiang d) Zhao Lijian Ans: b) Wang Yi 2.Which of the following commodities were specifically mentioned as part of the potential trade package discussed during the recent India-China talks? a) Textiles, software, and iron ore b) Rare earth magnets, fertilizers, and pharmaceuticals c) Petroleum, natural gas, and defense equipment d) Automotive parts, electronics, and agricultural products Ans: b) Rare earth magnets, fertilizers, and pharmaceuticals 3.Who has been announced as the National Democratic Alliance's (NDA) candidate for the upcoming Vice-Presidential election? a) Piyush Goyal b) C.P. Radhakrishnan c) Rajnath Singh d) M. Venkaiah Naidu Ans: b) C.P. Radhakrishnan 4.The Jan Vishwas (Amendment) Bill 2025, slated for introduction in Lok Sabha by Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, primarily aims to: a) Increase taxes on foreign goods b) Decriminalize minor offenses and foster ease of living and business c) Introduce new regulations for social media platforms d) Allocate funds for space exploration Ans: b) Decriminalize minor offenses and foster ease of living and business 5.Which two major infrastructure projects in the National Capital Region did Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently inaugurate? a) Mumbai Trans Harbour Sea Link and Navi Mumbai International Airport b) Delhi-Meerut Expressway and Kashi Vishwanath Corridor c) Dwarka Expressway and Urban Extension Road-II (UER-II) d) Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway and Chennai Metro Phase II Ans: c) Dwarka Expressway and Urban Extension Road-II (UER-II) 6.During his 'Vote Adhikar Yatra' in Bihar, senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi alleged "vote theft" by which institution? a) Reserve Bank of India (RBI) b) Election Commission of India (ECI) c) Supreme Court of India d) Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Ans: b) Election Commission of India (ECI) 7.A recent cloudburst leading to flash floods and landslides, causing multiple fatalities, occurred in which district of Jammu and Kashmir? a) Srinagar b) Kathua c) Anantnag d) Poonch Ans: b) Kathua 8.Who is India's first astronaut to the International Space Station (ISS) who recently returned to India? a) Rakesh Sharma b) Kalpana Chawla c) Sunita Williams d) Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla Ans: d) Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla 9.Which former Chief Minister of Odisha was recently admitted to the hospital due to dehydration, with his condition reported as stable? a) Biju Patnaik b) Naveen Patnaik c) J.B. Patnaik d) Giridhar Gamang Ans: b) Naveen Patnaik

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1.Who has been officially named as the National Democratic Alliance (NDA)'s candidate for the Vice-Presidential elections? a) Naveen Patnaik b) Rahul Gandhi c) CP Radhakrishnan d) Narendra Modi Ans: c) CP Radhakrishnan 2.Pri...

1.Who has been officially named as the National Democratic Alliance (NDA)'s candidate for the Vice-Presidential elections? a) Naveen Patnaik b) Rahul Gandhi c) CP Radhakrishnan d) Narendra Modi Ans: c) CP Radhakrishnan 2.Prior to being named as the NDA's Vice-Presidential candidate, what position did CP Radhakrishnan hold? a) Chief Minister of Odisha b) Governor of Maharashtra c) Governor of Gujarat d) Member of Parliament from Bihar Ans: b) Governor of Maharashtra 3.The Election Commission of India (ECI) recently issued an ultimatum to which political leader regarding allegations of "vote chori"? a) Narendra Modi b) Naveen Patnaik c) Rahul Gandhi d) Arvind Kejriwal Ans: c) Rahul Gandhi 4.Rahul Gandhi's allegations of "vote chori," for which the ECI demanded an affidavit or apology, were related to which specific elections? a) Gujarat Assembly Elections b) Maharashtra Assembly Elections c) Bihar Elections d) Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Ans: c) Bihar Elections 5.Which other political party has also backed the Congress on its claims questioning the Election Commission's conduct? a) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) b) Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) c) Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) d) Trinamool Congress (TMC) Ans: b) Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) 6.A horrific car-SUV collision resulting in eight fatalities, including seven women and children, occurred in which district of Gujarat? a) Ahmedabad b) Surat c) Surendranagar d) Vadodara Ans: c) Surendranagar 7.Cloudbursts and landslides leading to at least seven fatalities were reported in which district of Jammu and Kashmir? a) Srinagar b) Kathua c) Jammu d) Poonch Ans: b) Kathua 8.A case of 'brain-eating amoeba' infection, resulting in the death of a 9-year-old girl, was reported in which district of Kerala? a) Thiruvananthapuram b) Kochi c) Kozhikode d) Kollam Ans: c) Kozhikode 9.Which former Chief Minister was recently hospitalized due to age-related ailments? a) Lalu Prasad Yadav b) Naveen Patnaik c) Mamata Banerjee d) Uddhav Thackeray Ans: b) Naveen Patnaik

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1.What is the primary financial incentive offered under the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana for eligible individuals? a) ₹10,000 for starting a small business b) ₹15,000 for securing their first private sector job c) ₹20,0...

1.What is the primary financial incentive offered under the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana for eligible individuals? a) ₹10,000 for starting a small business b) ₹15,000 for securing their first private sector job c) ₹20,000 for completing a skill development course d) ₹5,000 for registering as unemployed Ans: b) ₹15,000 for securing their first private sector job 2.The Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY), approved in July 2025, is notable for which of the following features? a) Its focus exclusively on organic farming in all districts. b) Providing direct cash transfers to urban farmers only. c) Merging 36 existing schemes from 11 different ministries. d) An annual outlay of ₹10,000 crore for four years. Ans: c) Merging 36 existing schemes from 11 different ministries. 3.Which of the following new initiatives announced on Independence Day 2025 is focused on developing a powerful, next-generation weapon system under the 'Make in India' initiative? a) National Critical Mission b) High-Powered Demography Mission c) 'Sudarshan Chakra' Mission d) Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana Ans: c) 'Sudarshan Chakra' Mission 4.The two significant National Highway projects inaugurated in Delhi on August 17, 2025, namely the Delhi section of the Dwarka Expressway and the Urban Extension Road-II (UER-II), had a combined approximate value of: a) ₹5,360 crore b) ₹8,500 crore c) ₹11,000 crore d) ₹15,000 crore Ans: c) ₹11,000 crore 5.During his 79th Independence Day address, Prime Minister Modi promised a 'Diwali gift' to the nation in the form of: a) Launch of Made-in-India semiconductor chips. b) Next-generation GST reforms. c) Inauguration of the 'Sudarshan Chakra' Mission. d) A new scheme for energy self-reliance in rural areas. Ans: b) Next-generation GST reforms.

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1.Which Indian athlete secured India's first-ever bronze medal in roller skating at the World Games 2025 in Chengdu, China? a) Rudrankksh Patil b) Anandkumar Velkumar c) Manu Bhaker d) Devika Sihag Ans: b) Anandkumar Velkumar
1.Which Indian athlete secured India's first-ever bronze medal in roller skating at the World Games 2025 in Chengdu, China? a) Rudrankksh Patil b) Anandkumar Velkumar c) Manu Bhaker d) Devika Sihag Ans: b) Anandkumar Velkumar 2.The Khelo India Water Sports 2025, themed 'Dal Chu Pyaraan', is being hosted at which iconic location in Jammu & Kashmir? a) Wular Lake b) Dal Lake c) Mansar Lake d) Surinsar Lake Ans: b) Dal Lake 3.Which city in Kazakhstan is set to host the Asian Shooting Championships 2025, where a 164-member Indian squad will compete? a) Almaty b) Astana c) Shymkent d) Karaganda Ans: c) Shymkent 4.Which state in India will host the 12th Men's Asia Cup Hockey Championship, with its Chief Minister unveiling the event's logo and mascot? a) Uttar Pradesh b) Odisha c) Bihar d) Punjab Ans: c) Bihar 5.India has expressed its aspiration to host which major international sporting event in 2036, as reiterated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi? a) Commonwealth Games b) Asian Games c) Summer Olympics d) FIFA World Cup Ans: c) Summer Olympics

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1.Shubhanshu Shukla, the second Indian to travel to space, returned to India as part of which specific mission? a) Gaganyaan Mission b) Chandrayaan-3 Mission c) Axiom-4 Mission d) Artemis II Mission Ans: c) Axiom-4 Mission 2...

1.Shubhanshu Shukla, the second Indian to travel to space, returned to India as part of which specific mission? a) Gaganyaan Mission b) Chandrayaan-3 Mission c) Axiom-4 Mission d) Artemis II Mission Ans: c) Axiom-4 Mission 2.What is the approximate total combined investment approved under the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) across all its projects mentioned in the text? a) ₹4,600 crore b) ₹16,000 crore c) ₹1.6 lakh crore d) ₹2.8 lakh crore Ans: c) ₹1.6 lakh crore 3.India's recent push for domestic technology manufacturing is primarily targeting which range of mature-node chip production? a) 5nm to 10nm b) 14nm to 22nm c) 28nm to 65nm d) 90nm to 130nm Ans: c) 28nm to 65nm 4.Foxconn's new plant, which has commenced small-scale production of the iPhone 17, is located near which city in India? a) Chennai b) Hyderabad c) Pune d) Bengaluru Ans: d) Bengaluru 5.The significant developments in India's technology and manufacturing sectors, including the Foxconn plant and semiconductor push, align with which broader national vision mentioned in the text? a) Digital India b) Skill India c) Make in India d) Aatmanirbhar Bharat Ans: d) Aatmanirbhar Bharat

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1.What was the new long-term sovereign credit rating assigned to India by S&P Global on August 17, 2025, marking the first upgrade in 18 years? a) 'BBB-' b) 'BB+' c) 'BBB' d) 'A-' Ans: c) 'BBB' 2.According to the proposed ne...

1.What was the new long-term sovereign credit rating assigned to India by S&P Global on August 17, 2025, marking the first upgrade in 18 years? a) 'BBB-' b) 'BB+' c) 'BBB' d) 'A-' Ans: c) 'BBB' 2.According to the proposed new-generation GST reform expected by October 2025, which of the following tax rates are planned to be eliminated to move towards a two-slab system? a) 5% and 18% b) 12% and 28% c) 12% and 5% d) 18% and 28% Ans: b) 12% and 28% 3.What is the primary reason cited for the increasing trade tensions and imposition of additional tariffs by the United States on Indian goods? a) India's new intellectual property rights policies. b) India's continued purchase of Russian oil. c) India's restrictions on US technology imports. d) India's non-compliance with WTO trade rules. Ans: b) India's continued purchase of Russian oil. 4.Which of the following multinational companies is expanding its production portfolio in India, including plans for laptop manufacturing, reinforcing India's role in the global electronics supply chain? a) Apple b) Sony c) Samsung d) LG Ans: c) Samsung 5.Approximately how many jobs are estimated to be at immediate risk in labor-intensive sectors in India if the current US tariff regime persists? a) Up to 100,000 b) Up to 200,000 c) Up to 300,000 d) Up to 500,000 Ans: c) Up to 300,000

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1.The recent meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, where they discussed the Ukraine conflict, took place in which location? a) Washington D.C. b) Moscow c) Alaska d) Geneva Ans: c) Alaska
1.The recent meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, where they discussed the Ukraine conflict, took place in which location? a) Washington D.C. b) Moscow c) Alaska d) Geneva Ans: c) Alaska 2.What was the primary reason cited for the United States canceling upcoming trade negotiations with India? a) India's refusal to join a new economic alliance. b) India's continued import of Russian oil. c) Disputes over intellectual property rights. d) India's stance on climate change agreements. Ans: b) India's continued import of Russian oil. 3.Following the Alaska summit, what new objective did President Trump state for the Ukraine conflict, aligning with Russia's long-held view? a) Securing an immediate ceasefire agreement. b) Facilitating Ukraine ceding the Donetsk region. c) Achieving a comprehensive peace agreement. d) Increasing military aid to Ukraine. Ans: c) Achieving a comprehensive peace agreement. 4.The Canadian government recently intervened to end a strike by which group, citing economic concerns and the impact of unprecedented US tariffs on Canada? a) Railway workers. b) Port authority staff. c) Air Canada flight attendants. d) Public transit operators. Ans: c) Air Canada flight attendants. 5.Which high-level diplomatic meeting was scheduled to occur on August 18, 2025, two days after the Alaska summit? a) US-India trade negotiations. b) Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's meeting with President Trump. c) A summit between European and NATO leaders. d) A meeting of the G7 finance ministers. Ans: b) Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's meeting with President Trump.

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1.Who was officially announced as the National Democratic Alliance's (NDA) candidate for the Vice Presidential election? a) JP Nadda b) Narendra Modi c) CP Radhakrishnan d) Rahul Gandhi Ans: c) CP Radhakrishnan 2.Which of th...

1.Who was officially announced as the National Democratic Alliance's (NDA) candidate for the Vice Presidential election? a) JP Nadda b) Narendra Modi c) CP Radhakrishnan d) Rahul Gandhi Ans: c) CP Radhakrishnan 2.Which of the following infrastructure projects, costing around ₹11,000 crore, was recently inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in its Delhi section to alleviate traffic congestion and enhance connectivity in the National Capital Region? a) Eastern Peripheral Expressway b) Yamuna Expressway c) Dwarka Expressway d) Western Peripheral Expressway Ans: c) Dwarka Expressway 3.What is the primary reason cited for the reported pause in trade negotiations between India and the United States? a) Disagreements over India's space program b) Concerns regarding India's defense spending c) Stalemate over opening India's agricultural and dairy sectors and India's Russian oil purchases d) Differences in intellectual property rights policies Ans: c) Stalemate over opening India's agricultural and dairy sectors and India's Russian oil purchases 4.A tragic cloudburst incident, resulting in seven deaths including five children due to flash floods and landslides, recently occurred in which district of Jammu and Kashmir? a) Srinagar b) Kathua c) Jammu d) Udhampur Ans: b) Kathua 5.Who has been given the additional charge as Nagaland Governor following the demise of La Ganesan? a) Vikram Misri b) Wang Yi c) Ajay Kumar Bhalla d) S. Jaishankar Ans: c) Ajay Kumar Bhalla

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1.What significant national highway projects were inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi on August 17, 2025? a) Eastern Peripheral Expressway and Western Peripheral Expressway b) Delhi section of Dwarka Expressway and U...

1.What significant national highway projects were inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi on August 17, 2025? a) Eastern Peripheral Expressway and Western Peripheral Expressway b) Delhi section of Dwarka Expressway and Urban Extension Road-II (UER-II) c) Delhi-Meerut Expressway and Kundli-Ghaziabad-Palwal Expressway d) Yamuna Expressway and Noida-Greater Noida Expressway Ans: b) Delhi section of Dwarka Expressway and Urban Extension Road-II (UER-II) 2.What is the proposed next-generation Goods and Services Tax (GST) reform that the Centre plans to introduce as a transitional step towards a single GST rate by 2047? a) A single-slab tax regime of 12% b) A two-slab tax regime with rates of 5% and 18% c) A three-slab tax regime with rates of 8%, 15%, and 28% d) Abolition of GST for essential goods Ans: b) A two-slab tax regime with rates of 5% and 18% 3.Who has been named as the NDA's Vice-Presidential pick, according to the provided news? a) Rahul Gandhi b) Gyanesh Kumar c) C.P. Radhakrishnan d) Wang Yi Ans: c) C.P. Radhakrishnan 4.Which foreign dignitary is scheduled to visit India from August 18 to 20, 2025, for the 24th round of talks on the boundary question? a) US Secretary of State b) Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi c) Nepalese Prime Minister d) Russian Foreign Minister Ans: b) Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi 5.The successful 'blooming' of the gigantic antenna reflector was reported for which earth observation satellite, a joint ISRO-NASA mission? a) Chandrayaan-3 b) NISAR c) Mangalyaan-2 d) Aditya-L1 Ans: b) NISAR

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1.Which new scheme, announced on Independence Day 2025, specifically provides ₹15,000 to individuals securing their first private sector job post-graduation? a) Rozgar Yojana b) Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana c) Pradhan M...

1.Which new scheme, announced on Independence Day 2025, specifically provides ₹15,000 to individuals securing their first private sector job post-graduation? a) Rozgar Yojana b) Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana c) Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma Yojana d) Mission Sudarshan Chakra Ans: b) Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana 2.As per the recent Independence Day announcements, what are the two new simplified Goods and Services Tax (GST) slab rates proposed by the Indian government? a) 5% and 12% b) 12% and 18% c) 5% and 18% d) 18% and 28% Ans: c) 5% and 18% 3.The Multidisciplinary Education and Research Improvement in Technical Education (MERITE) programme, a Central Sector scheme, is valued at what total amount and partially supported by which international organization? a) ₹2,100 crore, IMF b) ₹4,200 crore, World Bank c) ₹1 lakh crore, Asian Development Bank d) ₹15,000 crore, UNESCO Ans: b) ₹4,200 crore, World Bank 4.What is India's ambitious target for increasing its nuclear energy capacity by 2047, as announced by the Prime Minister? a) Double the current capacity b) Triple the current capacity c) Fivefold increase d) Tenfold increase Ans: d) Tenfold increase 5.The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently released a committee report outlining guiding principles for the responsible adoption of AI in the financial sector. What is the name of this framework? a) Digital India AI Framework (DIAIF) b) Responsible AI in Finance (RAIF) c) Framework for Responsible and Ethical Enablement of Artificial Intelligence (FREE-AI) d) AI for Banking and Financial Services (AIBFS) Ans: c) Framework for Responsible and Ethical Enablement of Artificial Intelligence (FREE-AI)

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1.What is the significance of Anandkumar Velkumar's medal at the World Games 2025 for India? a) It's India's first gold medal in roller skating. b) It's India's first-ever bronze medal in roller skating. c) It's India's first medal i...

1.What is the significance of Anandkumar Velkumar's medal at the World Games 2025 for India? a) It's India's first gold medal in roller skating. b) It's India's first-ever bronze medal in roller skating. c) It's India's first medal in the World Games. d) It's India's first medal in an Olympic sport. Ans: b) It's India's first-ever bronze medal in roller skating. 2.Which major international winter sports event is India set to host for the first time in 2025? a) Asian Winter Games b) Asian Open Short Track Speed Skating Trophy c) World Ice Hockey Championship d) Winter Youth Olympics Ans: b) Asian Open Short Track Speed Skating Trophy 3.Which city will host the Asian Open Short Track Speed Skating Trophy 2025? a) Chengdu, China b) Raipur, Dehradun c) Bengaluru, India d) Tokyo, Japan Ans: b) Raipur, Dehradun 4.Which two prominent Indian cricketers have been declared fit and available for the Asia Cup 2025, as per the provided information? a) Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma b) Jasprit Bumrah and Suryakumar Yadav c) Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja d) Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul Ans: b) Jasprit Bumrah and Suryakumar Yadav 5.Who is slated to captain the Pakistan cricket team for the Asia Cup 2025, according to the provided text? a) Babar Azam b) Mohammad Rizwan c) Salman Ali Agha d) Shaheen Afridi Ans: c) Salman Ali Agha

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1.Which of the following statements correctly describes Foxconn's new iPhone 17 production facility in Bengaluru? a) It is Foxconn's largest global manufacturing unit. b) It is poised to become Foxconn's second-largest global unit af...

1.Which of the following statements correctly describes Foxconn's new iPhone 17 production facility in Bengaluru? a) It is Foxconn's largest global manufacturing unit. b) It is poised to become Foxconn's second-largest global unit after China. c) It is primarily focused on producing components for the iPhone 17, not the full device. d) The investment for this plant is approximately $280 million. Ans: b) It is poised to become Foxconn's second-largest global unit after China. 2.India's strategic investment in mature-node chip manufacturing primarily focuses on which specific range of technology? a) 5nm to 10nm b) 14nm to 22nm c) 28nm to 65nm d) 90nm to 130nm Ans: c) 28nm to 65nm 3.Which Indian astronaut recently returned to India after completing a successful stint on a space mission? a) Rakesh Sharma b) Kalpana Chawla c) Shubhanshu Shukla d) Sunita Williams Ans: c) Shubhanshu Shukla 4.The International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA) 2025, which was the largest edition ever with participants from 64 countries, was hosted by India in which city? a) New Delhi b) Bengaluru c) Mumbai d) Chennai Ans: c) Mumbai 5.What significant infrastructure project does NASA plan to build on the Moon by 2030 to provide a reliable energy source for future lunar bases? a) The first permanent human settlement b) The Moon's first commercial spaceport c) The Moon's first nuclear reactor d) A large-scale lunar telescope array Ans: c) The Moon's first nuclear reactor

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1.What was the recent upgrade to India's sovereign credit rating by S&P Global, and what was its previous rating? a) Upgraded to 'BBB+' from 'BBB' b) Upgraded to 'BBB' from 'BBB-' c) Upgraded to 'A-' from 'BBB+' d) Upgraded to 'BBB-'...

1.What was the recent upgrade to India's sovereign credit rating by S&P Global, and what was its previous rating? a) Upgraded to 'BBB+' from 'BBB' b) Upgraded to 'BBB' from 'BBB-' c) Upgraded to 'A-' from 'BBB+' d) Upgraded to 'BBB-' from 'BB+' Ans: b) Upgraded to 'BBB' from 'BBB-' 2.Which of the following is NOT an announced aim or characteristic of the proposed GST reforms mentioned in the text? a) Rationalization of tax slabs. b) Reduction in the cost of daily essentials. c) Introduction of a new generation GST reform by October 2025. d) An anticipated increase in the fiscal deficit target for the current fiscal year. Ans: d) An anticipated increase in the fiscal deficit target for the current fiscal year. 3.According to the provided content, which of the following was identified as a primary reason for the significant foreign portfolio investor (FPI) outflows from Indian equities in the first half of August? a) A surge in corporate earnings and a strengthening rupee. b) US tariffs on Indian goods and lackluster first-quarter corporate earnings. c) Increased government spending on infrastructure projects. d) S&P Global's upgrade of India's sovereign credit rating. Ans: b) US tariffs on Indian goods and lackluster first-quarter corporate earnings. 4.Which of the following factors is NOT cited as contributing to the early signs of a broad-based recovery in India's rural economy? a) A strong start to the monsoon season. b) Increased government spending on infrastructure. c) A rebound in rural wages driven by easing inflation. d) Significant increase in agricultural export demand. Ans: d) Significant increase in agricultural export demand. 5.Based on the projection by Union Bank of India, what is India's Current Account Deficit (CAD) expected to be as a percentage of GDP in FY26, and how does it compare to FY25? a) 0.6% in FY26, doubling from 0.3% in FY25. b) 1.2% in FY26, nearly doubling from 0.6% in FY25. c) 1.2% in FY26, remaining stable from 1.2% in FY25. d) 0.6% in FY26, halving from 1.2% in FY25. Ans: b) 1.2% in FY26, nearly doubling from 0.6% in FY25.

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1.Where did the summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin take place? a) Washington D.C. b) Moscow c) Alaska d) Kyiv Ans: c) Alaska 2.What dire warning did the UN issue regarding the human...

1.Where did the summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin take place? a) Washington D.C. b) Moscow c) Alaska d) Kyiv Ans: c) Alaska 2.What dire warning did the UN issue regarding the humanitarian situation in Gaza? a) Imminent refugee crisis b) Spread of infectious diseases c) Man-made famine d) Collapse of civil infrastructure Ans: c) Man-made famine 3.What potential political shift is being closely watched in Bolivia's 2025 general election? a) Transition to a monarchy b) End of two decades of socialist rule c) Establishment of a new federal system d) Adoption of a multi-party coalition government Ans: b) End of two decades of socialist rule 4.Which entity intervened to end the Air Canada cabin crew strike? a) Canadian Labour Congress b) Air Transport Association of Canada c) Canadian Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) d) International Air Transport Association (IATA) Ans: c) Canadian Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) 5.What type of natural disaster recently impacted Central Sulawesi, Indonesia? a) Severe flooding b) Landslides c) A magnitude 6.0 earthquake d) A volcanic eruption Ans: c) A magnitude 6.0 earthquake

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1.Who has been named as the National Democratic Alliance (NDA)'s candidate for the upcoming Vice-Presidential elections, according to the provided text? a) Narendra Modi b) Rahul Gandhi c) C.P. Radhakrishnan d) Wang Yi Ans: c) C.P. R...

1.Who has been named as the National Democratic Alliance (NDA)'s candidate for the upcoming Vice-Presidential elections, according to the provided text? a) Narendra Modi b) Rahul Gandhi c) C.P. Radhakrishnan d) Wang Yi Ans: c) C.P. Radhakrishnan 2.What specific allegations did Rahul Gandhi make against the Election Commission of India (ECI), leading to a stern warning from the ECI? a) Allegations of EVM tampering. b) Allegations of 'vote chori' (vote theft). c) Allegations of biased media coverage. d) Allegations of electoral bond irregularities. Ans: b) Allegations of 'vote chori' (vote theft). 3.What is cited as the primary reason for the likely postponement of the US trade delegation's visit to India, as mentioned in the text? a) India's stance on intellectual property rights. b) Ongoing disagreements regarding US imposition of tariffs on Indian goods. c) India's refusal to participate in joint military exercises. d) Scheduling conflicts with high-level Indian officials. Ans: b) Ongoing disagreements regarding US imposition of tariffs on Indian goods. 4.Which two key highway projects in Delhi were recently inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as per the provided information? a) Eastern Peripheral Expressway and Western Peripheral Expressway b) Dwarka Expressway (Delhi section) and a crucial stretch of UER-II c) Delhi-Meerut Expressway and Yamuna Expressway d) Ring Road Extension and Outer Ring Road Widening Ans: b) Dwarka Expressway (Delhi section) and a crucial stretch of UER-II 5.Which Indian states/union territories were particularly highlighted in the text for experiencing severe impact from cloudbursts and heavy rains during the monsoon season? a) Uttarakhand and Sikkim b) Kerala and Tamil Nadu c) Jammu and Kashmir, and Himachal Pradesh d) Gujarat and Rajasthan Ans: c) Jammu and Kashmir, and Himachal Pradesh

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1.Who has been officially announced as the National Democratic Alliance's (NDA) candidate for the upcoming Vice Presidential election? a) J.P. Nadda b) Narendra Modi c) C.P. Radhakrishnan d) Shubhanshu Shukla Ans: c) C.P. Radhakrishn...

1.Who has been officially announced as the National Democratic Alliance's (NDA) candidate for the upcoming Vice Presidential election? a) J.P. Nadda b) Narendra Modi c) C.P. Radhakrishnan d) Shubhanshu Shukla Ans: c) C.P. Radhakrishnan 2.The recent cloudbursts, flash floods, and landslides that resulted in a tragic loss of life in Jammu and Kashmir occurred in which district? a) Srinagar b) Kathua c) Anantnag d) Pulwama Ans: b) Kathua 3.Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently inaugurated key infrastructure projects in Delhi, valued at ₹11,000 crore. These projects included the Urban Extension Road-II (UER-II) and the Delhi section of which major expressway? a) Yamuna Expressway b) Eastern Peripheral Expressway c) Dwarka Expressway d) Western Peripheral Expressway Ans: c) Dwarka Expressway 4.Uncertainty surrounds the US-India trade talks due to new US tariffs. What specific reason did the US cite for imposing an additional 25% tariff on Indian goods, bringing the total to 50%? a) India's policies on intellectual property rights b) India's continued imports of Russian oil c) India's trade surplus with the US d) India's agricultural subsidies Ans: b) India's continued imports of Russian oil 5.Which country's Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, is scheduled to visit India for the 24th round of talks between Special Representatives on the boundary question? a) Russia b) Japan c) China d) South Korea Ans: c) China

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1.What is the name of the ambitious plan unveiled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Independence Day to develop an indigenous aerial defence system by 2035? a) Agni Raksha Kavach b) Mission Sudarshan Chakra c) Bharata Suraksha Yojan...

1.What is the name of the ambitious plan unveiled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Independence Day to develop an indigenous aerial defence system by 2035? a) Agni Raksha Kavach b) Mission Sudarshan Chakra c) Bharata Suraksha Yojana d) Vayu Rakshak Pariyojana Ans: b) Mission Sudarshan Chakra 2.Which two Indian cities have inaugurated their first 3nm chip design centers under the India Semiconductor Mission? a) Hyderabad and Chennai b) Noida and Bengaluru c) Mumbai and Pune d) Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar Ans: b) Noida and Bengaluru 3.According to the content, what was the change in tariffs on most Indian exports to the US, as per an executive order signed by US President Donald Trump? a) Tariffs were reduced from 50% to 25% b) Tariffs were doubled from 25% to 50% c) Tariffs were increased from 10% to 25% d) All tariffs on Indian exports were eliminated Ans: b) Tariffs were doubled from 25% to 50% 4.By what year does India aim to achieve a tenfold increase in its nuclear energy capacity, as stated by PM Modi? a) 2030 b) 2035 c) 2047 d) 2050 Ans: c) 2047 5.Which Indian city and state recently conducted its first drone-AI-powered cloud seeding experiment? a) Bengaluru, Karnataka b) Jaipur, Rajasthan c) Hyderabad, Telangana d) Pune, Maharashtra Ans: b) Jaipur, Rajasthan

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1.India commemorated its 79th Independence Day on August 15, 2025. Who addressed the nation from the historic Red Fort on this occasion? a) President Droupadi Murmu b) Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar c) Prime Minister Narendra Modi d...

1.India commemorated its 79th Independence Day on August 15, 2025. Who addressed the nation from the historic Red Fort on this occasion? a) President Droupadi Murmu b) Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar c) Prime Minister Narendra Modi d) Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai Ans: c) Prime Minister Narendra Modi 2.The newly announced GST reforms, dubbed 'GST 2.0,' aim to transition to which system to reduce the tax burden and stimulate domestic consumption? a) A single-slab system b) A two-slab system c) A three-slab system d) A zero-tax system for daily-use items Ans: b) A two-slab system 3.What is the projected job creation target by 2027 under the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana? a) 1 crore jobs b) 2.5 crore jobs c) 3.5 crore jobs d) 5 crore jobs Ans: c) 3.5 crore jobs 4.A dedicated Reform Task Force is being established with the goal of preparing India for what economic milestone by 2047? a) A $5 trillion economy b) A $7.5 trillion economy c) A $10 trillion economy d) Achieving zero national debt Ans: c) A $10 trillion economy 5.What is the name of the indigenous air-defence system project unveiled by PM Modi, aiming to protect vital installations? a) Mission Shakti b) Mission Amrit c) Mission Sudarshan Chakra d) Mission Kavach Ans: c) Mission Sudarshan Chakra 6.By when is India set to launch its first 'Made in India' semiconductor chips? a) Mid-2025 b) End of 2025 c) Early 2026 d) Mid-2026 Ans: b) End of 2025 7.What was India's real GDP expansion in 2024-25, as mentioned in the economic landscape section? a) 5.5% b) 6.0% c) 6.5% d) 7.0% Ans: c) 6.5% 8.What landmark manufacturing capacity did India achieve in solar Photo Voltaic (PV) modules under the ALMM? a) 50 GW b) 75 GW c) 100 GW d) 120 GW Ans: c) 100 GW 9.How many years did the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (Drugs-Free India Campaign) successfully complete on Independence Day 2025? a) Three years b) Four years c) Five years d) Six years Ans: c) Five years 10.What is the annual fee for the new FASTag Annual Pass launched by NHAI for non-commercial vehicles, allowing unlimited travel across 1,150 toll plazas? a) ₹1,500 b) ₹2,000 c) ₹2,500 d) ₹3,000 Ans: d) ₹3,000 11.What is cited as the primary reason for the strained relations between India and the United States? a) India's nuclear program b) US imposing 50% tariffs on India c) India's growing trade with China d) Differences over climate change policies Ans: b) US imposing 50% tariffs on India 12.Which year has been designated the Year of Science, Technology and Innovation Exchange between India and Japan? a) 2024-25 b) 2025-26 c) 2026-27 d) 2027-28 Ans: b) 2025-26 13.Which country hosted the Asian Surfing Championships 2025, where Ramesh Budihal secured India's first individual medal? a) Japan b) India c) Thailand d) Indonesia Ans: b) India 14.What was unveiled as the mascot for the Khelo India Water Sports Festival 2025? a) The Bengal Tiger b) The Asiatic Lion c) The Himalayan Kingfisher d) The Indian Elephant Ans: c) The Himalayan Kingfisher 15.Which iconic Indian film's 50th anniversary was commemorated by the Maharashtra Postal Circle with special picture postcards? a) Lagaan b) Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge c) Sholay d) Mother India Ans: c) Sholay

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1.On India's 79th Independence Day, from where did Prime Minister Narendra Modi deliver his address? a) India Gate b) Parliament House c) Red Fort d) Rashtrapati Bhavan Ans: c) Red Fort 2.What is the planned higher rate for ...

1.On India's 79th Independence Day, from where did Prime Minister Narendra Modi deliver his address? a) India Gate b) Parliament House c) Red Fort d) Rashtrapati Bhavan Ans: c) Red Fort 2.What is the planned higher rate for luxury and sin goods in the GST reform scheduled for October 2025? a) 28% b) 35% c) 40% d) 50% Ans: c) 40% 3.What is the target number of jobs to be created under the ₹1 lakh crore Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana? a) 1.5 crore b) 2.5 crore c) 3.5 crore d) 4.5 crore Ans: c) 3.5 crore 4.Which agency upgraded India's sovereign rating to 'BBB' with a stable outlook on August 14? a) Moody's b) Fitch Ratings c) S&P d) World Bank Ans: c) S&P 5.What was the benchmark repo rate maintained by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in its August 2025 Monetary Policy? a) 5.0% b) 5.25% c) 5.5% d) 5.75% Ans: c) 5.5% 6.What was India's real GDP expansion rate in FY25? a) 5.9% b) 6.1% c) 6.3% d) 6.5% Ans: d) 6.5% 7.What was the year-on-year inflation rate noted in July 2025? a) 1.55% b) 2.10% c) 3.10% d) 4.00% Ans: a) 1.55% 8.The Supreme Court delivered a landmark judgment on August 14, 2025, providing clarity on which section of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017? a) Section 6(1)(a) b) Section 6(2)(b) c) Section 7(1)(c) d) Section 8(2)(a) Ans: b) Section 6(2)(b) 9.How many people were sensitized by the 'Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan' upon its completion of five years? a) Over 10 crore b) Over 12.5 crore c) Over 15 crore d) Over 18.10 crore Ans: d) Over 18.10 crore 10.Which world leaders extended greetings to India on its Independence Day, highlighting strengthening bilateral ties? a) US President and UK Prime Minister b) Russian President and French President c) German Chancellor and Japanese Prime Minister d) Chinese President and Canadian Prime Minister Ans: b) Russian President and French President 11.Where was the 3rd India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable (ISMR) convened? a) Singapore b) Mumbai c) New Delhi d) Bengaluru Ans: c) New Delhi 12.What milestone has India achieved in solar PV module manufacturing capacity? a) 50 GW b) 75 GW c) 100 GW d) 125 GW Ans: c) 100 GW 13.In which district of Indian-administered Kashmir did a massive cloudburst occur on August 14, leading to flash floods? a) Srinagar b) Jammu c) Kishtwar d) Pulwama Ans: c) Kishtwar 14.What was the total value of India's foreign exchange reserves in the week ending August 8? a) $688.3 billion b) $693 billion c) $697.7 billion d) $700 billion Ans: b) $693 billion

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1.What was the duration of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Independence Day speech on August 15, 2025, making it the longest in India's history? a) 90 minutes b) 103 minutes c) 115 minutes d) 120 minutes Ans: b) 103 minutes 2...

1.What was the duration of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Independence Day speech on August 15, 2025, making it the longest in India's history? a) 90 minutes b) 103 minutes c) 115 minutes d) 120 minutes Ans: b) 103 minutes 2.'Mission Sudarshan Chakra', unveiled by PM Modi, is primarily aimed at which of the following? a) Boosting agricultural output through new irrigation techniques b) Protecting India's strategic, civilian, and religious sites with indigenous defense technology c) Developing new renewable energy sources across the country d) Expanding digital literacy across rural areas Ans: b) Protecting India's strategic, civilian, and religious sites with indigenous defense technology 3.What is the target for job creation under the recently launched Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana? a) 1.5 crore jobs b) 2.5 crore jobs c) 3.5 crore jobs d) 4.5 crore jobs Ans: c) 3.5 crore jobs 4.How did Prime Minister Modi refer to the announced GST Overhaul during his Independence Day address? a) "A New Economic Era" b) "The People's Reform" c) "Diwali Gift" d) "Budgetary Boon" Ans: c) "Diwali Gift" 5.By when did Prime Minister Modi pledge for India to achieve the production of 'Made in India' chips? a) End of 2026 b) Mid-2025 c) End of 2025 d) Mid-2026 Ans: c) End of 2025 6.By which year does President Droupadi Murmu state India aims to become a global AI hub? a) 2030 b) 2035 c) 2047 d) 2050 Ans: c) 2047 7.The Ayushman Bharat healthcare scheme was expanded to cover which new demographic? a) All citizens below poverty line b) All children under 10 years of age c) All senior citizens aged 70 and above d) All government employees Ans: c) All senior citizens aged 70 and above 8.How many Gallantry Medals were awarded to personnel on Independence Day 2025? a) 99 b) 233 c) 758 d) 1090 Ans: b) 233 9.Which Self-Help Group (SHG) received the UNDP Equator Prize 2025 for their work in biodiversity conservation and sustainable farming? a) Jai Kisan SHG b) Green Earth SHG c) Bibi Fatima Women's SHG d) Mahila Shakti SHG Ans: c) Bibi Fatima Women's SHG 10.What was the key change announced in Bihar regarding competitive exam fees for state government jobs? a) No fee for any exam for women candidates b) A uniform fee of ₹500 for all preliminary and main exams c) A uniform fee of ₹100 for preliminary exams with no fee for main examinations d) Only online application fees would be charged, no exam fees Ans: c) A uniform fee of ₹100 for preliminary exams with no fee for main examinations 11.The 'Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan' (NMBA) successfully completed how many years on August 15, 2025? a) Three years b) Five years c) Seven years d) Ten years Ans: b) Five years 12.Where were the Asian Surfing Championships 2025 held in India? a) Goa b) Chennai c) Kochi d) Mahabalipuram Ans: d) Mahabalipuram 13.MY Bharat signed a three-year MoU with which organization to advance youth leadership development across India? a) National Youth Foundation b) School of Ultimate Leadership Foundation (SOUL) c) Young Innovators Forum d) Bharat Yuva Shakti Ans: b) School of Ultimate Leadership Foundation (SOUL) 14.What landmark milestone did India achieve in solar PhotoVoltaic (PV) modules manufacturing capacity under the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) scheme? a) 50 GW b) 75 GW c) 100 GW d) 125 GW Ans: c) 100 GW 15.Who became the first Indian woman appointed as the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)-India Trade Commissioner? a) Smriti Irani b) Nirmala Sitharaman c) Zeenat Kureshi d) Arundhati Bhattacharya Ans: c) Zeenat Kureshi

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1.What was India's GDP growth rate in FY24, as highlighted by President Droupadi Murmu? a) 5.8% b) 6.0% c) 6.5% d) 7.2% Ans: c) 6.5% 2.S&P recently upgraded India's sovereign credit rating to what level, marking the first su...

1.What was India's GDP growth rate in FY24, as highlighted by President Droupadi Murmu? a) 5.8% b) 6.0% c) 6.5% d) 7.2% Ans: c) 6.5% 2.S&P recently upgraded India's sovereign credit rating to what level, marking the first such upgrade in 18 years? a) 'BB+' with a positive outlook b) 'BBB' with a stable outlook c) 'BBB-' with a positive outlook d) 'A-' with a stable outlook Ans: b) 'BBB' with a stable outlook 3.Which country's administration recently imposed new 25% tariffs on Indian goods, causing strain in bilateral relations? a) China b) United Kingdom c) United States d) Russia Ans: c) United States 4.A massive cloudburst recently caused significant loss of life in which Indian state/union territory? a) Himachal Pradesh b) Uttarakhand c) Jammu and Kashmir d) Sikkim Ans: c) Jammu and Kashmir 5.The Supreme Court directed the Election Commission of India (ECI) to publish a searchable list of excluded names from the draft electoral roll of which state? a) Uttar Pradesh b) Bihar c) West Bengal d) Maharashtra Ans: b) Bihar 6.'Operation Sindoor' was lauded as a decisive response to terrorism. Officers involved in this operation received which gallantry awards? a) Param Vir Chakra and Maha Vir Chakra b) Ashok Chakra and Kirti Chakra c) Sarvottam Yudha Seva Medal and Vir Chakra d) Shaurya Chakra and Sena Medal Ans: c) Sarvottam Yudha Seva Medal and Vir Chakra 7.India recently achieved a significant milestone in solar energy under the ALMM scheme. What was this milestone? a) 50 GW Solar PV Manufacturing b) 75 GW Solar PV Manufacturing c) 100 GW Solar PV Manufacturing d) 120 GW Solar PV Manufacturing Ans: c) 100 GW Solar PV Manufacturing 8.India's first hydrogen-powered train is set to commence operations on which route? a) Delhi-Jaipur b) Mumbai-Pune c) Jind-Sonipat d) Bengaluru-Chennai Ans: c) Jind-Sonipat 9.What was the repo rate maintained by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in its August 2025 Monetary Policy Committee meeting? a) 5.0% b) 5.5% c) 6.0% d) 6.25% Ans: b) 5.5% 10.Prime Minister Modi is scheduled to visit Tianjin, China, for which international summit? a) BRICS Summit b) G20 Summit c) SCO Summit d) ASEAN Summit Ans: c) SCO Summit 11.Which Independence Day was India celebrating on the eve of President Murmu's address? a) 75th b) 77th c) 79th d) 80th Ans: c) 79th 12.The Union government approved investment for the 700 MW Tato-II Hydro-Electric Project in which state? a) Himachal Pradesh b) Uttarakhand c) Sikkim d) Arunachal Pradesh Ans: d) Arunachal Pradesh 13.What was India's trade deficit in July 2025, as mentioned in the content? a) USD 8.50 billion b) USD 9.95 billion c) USD 11.72 billion d) USD 13.20 billion Ans: c) USD 11.72 billion

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1.S&P Global recently upgraded India's long-term sovereign credit ratings. What was the new rating and its outlook? a) 'BBB+' with a stable outlook b) 'BBB' with a stable outlook c) 'BBB-' with a positive outlook d) 'BBB' with a posi...

1.S&P Global recently upgraded India's long-term sovereign credit ratings. What was the new rating and its outlook? a) 'BBB+' with a stable outlook b) 'BBB' with a stable outlook c) 'BBB-' with a positive outlook d) 'BBB' with a positive outlook Ans: b) 'BBB' with a stable outlook 2.What was India's merchandise trade deficit in July 2025? a) $18.78 billion b) $27.35 billion c) $20.50 billion d) $15.25 billion Ans: b) $27.35 billion 3.What percentage tariff has the US imposed on Indian goods, including an additional tariff over India's import of Russian oil? a) 25 percent b) 50 percent c) 75 percent d) 100 percent Ans: b) 50 percent 4.The 21st 'Yudh Abhyas' joint military exercise is scheduled to take place in which location? a) Rajasthan, India b) Alaska, USA c) Siberia, Russia d) Tianjin, China Ans: b) Alaska, USA 5.Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to attend the SCO Summit in which city on August 28, 2025? a) Moscow b) Beijing c) Tianjin d) Tashkent Ans: c) Tianjin 6.How much funding has the Union Cabinet approved for four new semiconductor projects under the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM)? a) ₹3,500 crore b) ₹4,600 crore c) ₹5,000 crore d) ₹2,800 crore Ans: b) ₹4,600 crore 7.Which states are set to receive the four new semiconductor projects approved by the Union Cabinet? a) Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat b) Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Kerala c) Odisha, Punjab, Andhra Pradesh d) Maharashtra, Assam, Telangana Ans: c) Odisha, Punjab, Andhra Pradesh 8.What is the name of the national initiative launched by the Union Health Ministry to benchmark and strengthen state drug regulatory systems? a) SWASTH b) SHRESTH c) AROGYA d) NIRBHAY Ans: b) SHRESTH 9.When was the New Income Tax Bill 2025 passed, and when is it set to become effective? a) Passed August 12, 2025; effective April 1, 2025 b) Passed August 12, 2025; effective April 1, 2026 c) Passed September 1, 2025; effective January 1, 2026 d) Passed July 15, 2025; effective April 1, 2026 Ans: b) Passed August 12, 2025; effective April 1, 2026 10.What is the name of the scheme launched by the government to incentivize states to adopt balanced use of chemical fertilizers by granting 50% of the saved fertilizer subsidy? a) PM-Kisan b) PM-PRANAM c) PM-Fasal Bima Yojana d) PM-Gram Sadak Yojana Ans: b) PM-PRANAM 11.What was the historic volume of UPI transactions recorded in India in July 2025? a) 1,500.50 crore b) 1,720.30 crore c) 1,946.79 crore d) 2,100.00 crore Ans: c) 1,946.79 crore 12.India has achieved a significant milestone in Solar PV Manufacturing under which scheme? a) PM-KUSUM Scheme b) National Solar Mission c) Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) scheme d) Green Energy Corridor Scheme Ans: c) Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) scheme

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1.What was the repo rate decided by the RBI's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) in its latest August 2025 meeting? a) 5.00% b) 5.25% c) 5.50% d) 5.75% Ans: c) 5.50% 2.Who led the Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committ...

1.What was the repo rate decided by the RBI's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) in its latest August 2025 meeting? a) 5.00% b) 5.25% c) 5.50% d) 5.75% Ans: c) 5.50% 2.Who led the Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) in its August 2025 meeting? a) Shaktikanta Das b) Urjit Patel c) Sanjay Malhotra d) Raghuram Rajan Ans: c) Sanjay Malhotra 3.What is the RBI's revised downward inflation forecast for FY26? a) 3.7% b) 3.1% c) 4.0% d) 3.5% Ans: b) 3.1% 4.When is the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) cut from 4% to 3% scheduled to commence, as announced by the RBI? a) June 2025 b) August 2025 c) September 6, 2025 d) October 1, 2025 Ans: c) September 6, 2025 5.Who is expected to replace Rajiv Ranjan as a potential new member for the RBI's MPC? a) Indranil Bhattacharyya b) Ajay Seth c) V. Anantha Nageswaran d) T. Rabi Sankar Ans: a) Indranil Bhattacharyya 6.Who is the Chinese Foreign Minister scheduled to visit India on August 18, 2025, for crucial discussions with NSA Ajit Doval? a) Qin Gang b) Wang Yi c) Li Keqiang d) Xi Jinping Ans: b) Wang Yi 7.Which bill, passed by the Lok Sabha, aims to modernize and regulate port operations across the country, replacing the Indian Ports Act, 1908? a) Indian Maritime Bill, 2025 b) Major Port Authorities Bill, 2025 c) Indian Ports Bill, 2025 d) Coastal Regulation Bill, 2025 Ans: c) Indian Ports Bill, 2025 8.What significant reform is proposed by the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2025, regarding government dues? a) Government dues will have top priority as secured creditors. b) Government dues will be treated as unsecured creditors. c) Government dues will not have priority as secured creditors. d) Government dues will be entirely waived off during liquidation. Ans: c) Government dues will not have priority as secured creditors. 9.The Supreme Court of India cancelled the bail of which Olympic medallist wrestler in the Chhatrasal Stadium murder case? a) Bajrang Punia b) Yogeshwar Dutt c) Sushil Kumar d) Ravi Kumar Dahiya Ans: c) Sushil Kumar 10.The Supreme Court granted six weeks to which state government to present a comprehensive plan for the restoration of the Kancha Gachibowli forest? a) Andhra Pradesh b) Karnataka c) Telangana d) Kerala Ans: c) Telangana 11.Which regulatory body launched India's first property rating framework for digital connectivity? a) Department of Telecommunications (DoT) b) Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) c) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) d) NITI Aayog Ans: b) Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) 12.How many new semiconductor projects, valued at Rs 4,594 crore, were approved by the Union Cabinet? a) Two b) Three c) Four d) Five Ans: c) Four 13.Which organization formally approved India's bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games? a) Sports Authority of India (SAI) b) Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports c) Indian Olympic Association (IOA) d) Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) Ans: c) Indian Olympic Association (IOA) 14.When was World Organ Donation Day observed, as mentioned in the content? a) August 11th b) August 13th c) August 15th d) August 18th Ans: b) August 13th 15.What percentage of tariffs did the United States impose on Indian exports, reportedly in response to India's purchase of Russian oil? a) 25% b) 30% c) 40% d) 50% Ans: d) 50%

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August 13, 2025 - Current affairs for all the Exams

1.What is the approved outlay for the four new semiconductor manufacturing projects in India? a) ₹3,200 crore b) ₹4,600 crore c) ₹5,800 crore d) ₹6,100 crore Ans: b) ₹4,600 crore 2.The four new semiconductor manufacturing pr...

1.What is the approved outlay for the four new semiconductor manufacturing projects in India? a) ₹3,200 crore b) ₹4,600 crore c) ₹5,800 crore d) ₹6,100 crore Ans: b) ₹4,600 crore 2.The four new semiconductor manufacturing projects approved by the Union Cabinet will be established in which three states? a) Gujarat, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu b) Odisha, Punjab, Andhra Pradesh c) Karnataka, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh d) Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Kerala Ans: b) Odisha, Punjab, Andhra Pradesh 3.What was India's record annual defence production in Fiscal Year 2024-25? a) ₹1.25 lakh crore b) ₹1.38 lakh crore c) ₹1.51 lakh crore d) ₹1.65 lakh crore Ans: c) ₹1.51 lakh crore 4.What was the record high value of India's defence exports in FY25? a) ₹18,900 crore b) ₹21,500 crore c) ₹23,622 crore d) ₹25,100 crore Ans: c) ₹23,622 crore 5.What does SHRESTH stand for, as launched by the Union Health Ministry? a) State Health Regulatory Enhancement System for Hospitals b) State Health Regulatory Excellence Index c) Systematic Healthcare Resource Evaluation and Standards Hub d) Strategic Health Regulation and Efficiency Tracking Ans: b) State Health Regulatory Excellence Index 6.Under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY), what is the approved subsidy per 14.2 kg cylinder for beneficiaries? a) ₹200 b) ₹250 c) ₹300 d) ₹350 Ans: c) ₹300 7.The new Income Tax Bill, 2025, passed by Parliament, will replace which existing act? a) Income Tax Act, 1951 b) Income Tax Act, 1961 c) Direct Tax Code, 2010 d) Finance Act, 2018 Ans: b) Income Tax Act, 1961 8.When is the new Income Tax Bill, 2025, slated to come into force? a) January 1, 2026 b) April 1, 2026 c) August 12, 2025 d) October 1, 2025 Ans: b) April 1, 2026 9.Which two significant bills for the sports sector were passed by Parliament on August 12, 2025? a) National Sports Funding Bill and National Sports Promotion Bill b) National Sports Governance Bill and National Anti-Doping Bill c) Indian Sports Infrastructure Bill and Sports Ethics Bill d) National Coaching Standards Bill and Anti-Corruption in Sports Bill Ans: b) National Sports Governance Bill and National Anti-Doping Bill 10.What is Deloitte's projected GDP growth for India in Fiscal Year 2025-26? a) 5.8% to 6.2% b) 6.1% to 6.5% c) 6.4% to 6.7% d) 6.8% to 7.1% Ans: c) 6.4% to 6.7% 11.What was the repo rate decided by the RBI's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) during its August 2025 meeting? a) 5.0% b) 5.25% c) 5.5% d) 5.75% Ans: c) 5.5% 12.India's Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation reached a 77-month low of what percentage in June 2025? a) 1.8% b) 2.1% c) 2.5% d) 2.9% Ans: b) 2.1% 13.China has eased restrictions on the export of which commodity to India, signaling improved diplomatic relations? a) Steel b) Urea c) Pharmaceuticals d) Textiles Ans: b) Urea 14.Which Indian state initiated India's first drone-based artificial rain trial? a) Maharashtra b) Karnataka c) Rajasthan d) Telangana Ans: c) Rajasthan 15.Which organization from Karnataka won the UNDP Equator Prize 2025 for its work in biodiversity conservation and sustainable farming? a) Swadeshi Krishi Vikas Kendra b) Bibi Fatima Women's Self-Help Group (SHG) c) Green Earth Foundation d) Karnataka Eco-Farmers Association Ans: b) Bibi Fatima Women's Self-Help Group (SHG)

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August 13, 2025 - Current affairs for all the Exams

1.What was India's retail inflation rate recorded in July 2025? a) 4.59% b) 1.55% c) 19.16% d) 1.51% Ans: b) 1.55% 2.What is the total investment approved for the four new semiconductor projects by the Union Cabinet?
1.What was India's retail inflation rate recorded in July 2025? a) 4.59% b) 1.55% c) 19.16% d) 1.51% Ans: b) 1.55% 2.What is the total investment approved for the four new semiconductor projects by the Union Cabinet? a) Rs 1.51 lakh crore b) Rs 19,160 crore c) Rs 4,594 crore d) Rs 1.55 crore Ans: c) Rs 4,594 crore 3.What was India's record high defence production in Fiscal Year 2025, as announced by Union Minister Rajnath Singh? a) Rs 4,594 crore b) Rs 19,160 crore c) Rs 1.51 lakh crore d) Rs 15.1 lakh crore Ans: c) Rs 1.51 lakh crore 4.What was the State Bank of India's (SBI) June quarter profit? a) ₹4,594 crore b) ₹1.51 lakh crore c) ₹19,160 crore d) ₹1.55 crore Ans: c) ₹19,160 crore 5.The new Income Tax Bill, 2025, will replace which existing act? a) Income Tax Act of 1971 b) Income Tax Act of 1961 c) Taxation Laws (Amendment) Act, 2025 d) Companies Act of 2013 Ans: b) Income Tax Act of 1961 6.When is the new Income Tax Bill, 2025, set to become effective? a) April 1, 2025 b) August 21, 2025 c) April 1, 2026 d) January 1, 2026 Ans: c) April 1, 2026 7.Prime Minister Narendra Modi is anticipated to visit which city in China for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit? a) Beijing b) Shanghai c) Tianjin d) Guangzhou Ans: c) Tianjin 8.Which organization issued a 10-point advisory aimed at prioritizing women in organ transplants? a) AIIMS b) WHO c) NOTTO d) ICMR Ans: c) NOTTO 9.Which anti-drone system has Punjab deployed to combat drug and weapon smuggling? a) Falcon Eye System b) Baaj Akh Anti-Drone System c) Sky Shield System d) Eagle Vision Drone System Ans: b) Baaj Akh Anti-Drone System 10.A new plant species, Heptapleurum assamicum, was discovered in which Indian state? a) Telangana b) Uttarakhand c) Jammu d) Assam Ans: d) Assam 11.In which city did India launch its first Drone-AI Powered Artificial Rain Experiment? a) Hyderabad b) Jaipur c) Delhi d) Bengaluru Ans: b) Jaipur 12.When is the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) Combined Graduate Level Exam (CGLE) now deferred to? a) August 2025 b) October 2025 c) September 2025 d) November 2025 Ans: c) September 2025 13.What was the reason cited for the deferment of the SSC CGLE? a) Lack of sufficient applicants b) Administrative issues within SSC c) Need for rigorous evaluation of the examination platform and operational readiness d) Unforeseen technical glitches Ans: c) Need for rigorous evaluation of the examination platform and operational readiness 14.Which political bloc leaders were detained while attempting to march to the Election Commission? a) NDA b) INDIA c) UPA d) Aam Aadmi Party Ans: b) INDIA 15.The Lok Sabha Speaker has accepted a motion to impeach which Justice? a) Justice D.Y. Chandrachud b) Justice U.U. Lalit c) Justice Yashwant Varma d) Justice N.V. Ramana Ans: c) Justice Yashwant Varma

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August 12, 2025 - Current affairs for all the Exams

1.What is the total investment approved by the Union Cabinet for the establishment of four new semiconductor assembly and testing facilities across Punjab, Odisha, and Andhra Pradesh? a) ₹3,500 crore b) ₹4,600 crore c) ₹5,200 crore d...

1.What is the total investment approved by the Union Cabinet for the establishment of four new semiconductor assembly and testing facilities across Punjab, Odisha, and Andhra Pradesh? a) ₹3,500 crore b) ₹4,600 crore c) ₹5,200 crore d) ₹6,000 crore Ans: b) ₹4,600 crore 2.India has recently achieved a major leap in its semiconductor capabilities by manufacturing which size of chips? a) 7nm chips b) 5nm chips c) 3nm chips d) 10nm chips Ans: c) 3nm chips 3.Which of the following global tech giants is NOT mentioned as having signed an MoU with BSNL for training its workforce in 5G, AI/ML, and networking? a) Ericsson b) Qualcomm c) Huawei d) Nokia Ans: c) Huawei 4.India launched its first drone-AI-powered artificial rain experiment in which city? a) Bengaluru b) Chennai c) Jaipur d) Hyderabad Ans: c) Jaipur 5.On what date are the Indian Navy's two frontline stealth frigates, INS Udaygiri and INS Himgiri, part of Project 17A, set to be simultaneously commissioned? a) August 15, 2025 b) August 26, 2025 c) September 5, 2025 d) October 2, 2025 Ans: b) August 26, 2025 6.What key reform is proposed by the Uttar Pradesh government's Public Service Commission (Procedure Regulation Amendment) Bill, 2025, to enhance security in UPPSC examinations? a) Mandatory online examinations b) Biometric candidate verification c) Implementation of a four-set paper system d) Video surveillance in all exam halls Ans: c) Implementation of a four-set paper system 7.Which of the following bills was cleared by the Lok Sabha, as per the provided content? a) The National Anti-Doping (Amendment) Bill, 2025 b) The National Sports Governance Bill, 2025 c) The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2025 d) The Public Service Commission (Procedure Regulation Amendment) Bill, 2025 Ans: c) The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2025 8.What was India's retail inflation rate in July 2025, marking an eight-year low? a) 2.10% b) 1.55% c) 3.00% d) 0.95% Ans: b) 1.55% 9.What was the combined net profit of Public Sector Banks (PSBs) in the first quarter of Fiscal Year 2026? a) ₹38,500 crore b) ₹44,218 crore c) ₹50,100 crore d) ₹40,000 crore Ans: b) ₹44,218 crore 10.The United States imposed a 25% reciprocal tariff on Indian exports primarily in response to which Indian action? a) India's trade surplus with the US b) India's continued crude oil imports from Russia c) India's stance on intellectual property rights d) India's new agricultural policies Ans: b) India's continued crude oil imports from Russia 11.What is the primary aim of India and China preparing to resume direct flight services as early as next month? a) Boosting tourism b) Improving economic ties c) Enhancing cultural exchange d) Improving political relations Ans: d) Improving political relations 12.World Elephant Day is observed globally on which date? a) August 10 b) August 12 c) August 15 d) August 20 Ans: b) August 12 13.What is the theme for International Youth Day in 2025? a) Youth Building a Better Future b) Local Youth Actions for the SDGs and Beyond c) Youth Engagement for Global Action d) Transforming Food Systems: Youth Innovation for Human and Planetary Health Ans: b) Local Youth Actions for the SDGs and Beyond

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August 12, 2025 - Current affairs for all the Exams

1.Which of the following bills was passed by the Rajya Sabha, but not the Lok Sabha, according to the provided content? a) Revised Income Tax Bill 2025 b) National Sport Governance Bill, 2025 c) Merchant Shipping Bill, 2025 d) Taxati...

1.Which of the following bills was passed by the Rajya Sabha, but not the Lok Sabha, according to the provided content? a) Revised Income Tax Bill 2025 b) National Sport Governance Bill, 2025 c) Merchant Shipping Bill, 2025 d) Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill Ans: c) Merchant Shipping Bill, 2025 2.Who among the following was convicted by the Supreme Court in a criminal defamation case lodged by the current Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, Vinai Kumar Saxena? a) Rahul Gandhi b) Medha Patkar c) Asim Munir d) Dr. Jitendra Singh Ans: b) Medha Patkar 3.What significant directive did the Supreme Court issue regarding stray animals in Delhi-NCR localities? a) Implement a vaccination drive for stray dogs b) Permit citizen groups to feed stray dogs c) Remove all stray dogs and house them in shelters d) Ban the adoption of stray dogs Ans: c) Remove all stray dogs and house them in shelters 4.India recently elevated its bilateral ties to a Strategic Partnership with which of the following countries? a) Singapore b) Ukraine c) Pakistan d) Philippines Ans: d) Philippines 5.Which country's Army chief, Asim Munir, made a nuclear threat from the US, which was strongly condemned by India? a) China b) Russia c) Pakistan d) North Korea Ans: c) Pakistan 6.Where was India's first Animal Stem Cell Biobank and Animal Stem Cell Laboratory inaugurated? a) Bengaluru b) Delhi c) Hyderabad d) Nagpur Ans: c) Hyderabad 7.Which metro line in Bengaluru was recently inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi? a) Green Line b) Blue Line c) Yellow Line d) Purple Line Ans: c) Yellow Line 8.Which financial entity became the first miscellaneous non-banking financial company (NBFC) in India to surpass a business turnover of Rs 1 lakh crore? a) Reserve Bank of India (RBI) b) Kerala State Financial Enterprises (KSFE) c) State Bank of India (SBI) d) National Housing Bank (NHB) Ans: b) Kerala State Financial Enterprises (KSFE) 9.What is the approved budget for the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY) as per the Union Cabinet's decision? a) ₹5,000 crore b) ₹6,520 crore c) ₹7,160 crore d) ₹1 lakh crore Ans: b) ₹6,520 crore 10.Until which financial year has the targeted subsidy under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana been continued? a) 2024-25 b) 2025-26 c) 2026-27 d) 2023-24 Ans: b) 2025-26 11.Which digital platform was recently launched by the Ministry of Tourism? a) Digital India Tourism Hub b) Incredible India Digital Platform (IIDP) c) Bharat Paryatan Portal d) Atithi Devo Bhava Platform Ans: b) Incredible India Digital Platform (IIDP) 12.How many Registered Unrecognised Political Parties (RUPPs) did the Election Commission of India (ECI) initiate proceedings to delist? a) 100 b) 250 c) 476 d) 500 Ans: c) 476 13.India and Singapore are set to finalize nearly 10 MoUs covering various sectors. Which of the following is NOT explicitly mentioned as a discussion point for potential collaboration? a) Advanced technology b) Connectivity c) Undersea cable for solar energy d) Space exploration Ans: d) Space exploration 14.The Rajya Sabha recently passed a bill to provide reservation to Scheduled Tribes (STs) in the assembly of which Indian state? a) Kerala b) Goa c) Telangana d) Delhi Ans: b) Goa 15.Which new Vande Bharat Express route was flagged off recently, as mentioned in the content? a) Delhi-Jaipur b) Mumbai-Ahmedabad c) Nagpur-Pune d) Chennai-Bengaluru Ans: c) Nagpur-Pune

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August 11, 2025 - Current affairs for all the Exams

1.What is the total outlay approved by the Union Cabinet for the Multi-disciplinary Education and Research Improvement in Technical Education (MEITE) scheme? a) ₹3800 crore b) ₹4200 crore c) ₹4500 crore d) ₹5000 crore Ans: b) ₹4200 c...

1.What is the total outlay approved by the Union Cabinet for the Multi-disciplinary Education and Research Improvement in Technical Education (MEITE) scheme? a) ₹3800 crore b) ₹4200 crore c) ₹4500 crore d) ₹5000 crore Ans: b) ₹4200 crore 2.Which two states are beneficiaries of the special development package of ₹4250 crore approved by the Union Cabinet? a) Odisha and West Bengal b) Bihar and Jharkhand c) Assam and Tripura d) Manipur and Mizoram Ans: c) Assam and Tripura 3.What is the name of the portal introduced by NITI Aayog aimed at recruiting professionals for various national development projects? a) "Viksit Bharat Abhiyan" portal b) "India Development Connect" portal c) "Work for Viksit Bharat" portal d) "National Talent Pool" portal Ans: c) "Work for Viksit Bharat" portal 4.What was the Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) recorded by the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) in FY25? a) ₹3.2 lakh crore b) ₹4.8 lakh crore c) ₹5.4 lakh crore d) ₹6.1 lakh crore Ans: c) ₹5.4 lakh crore 5.What is the total budget approved for the Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana (PMKSY), including the additional allocation? a) ₹4600 crore b) ₹5200 crore c) ₹6520 crore d) ₹7000 crore Ans: c) ₹6520 crore 6.What was India's defence production value in FY 2024–25? a) ₹1.2 lakh crore b) ₹1.35 lakh crore c) ₹1.5 lakh crore d) ₹1.65 lakh crore Ans: c) ₹1.5 lakh crore 7.Which two declassified Joint Doctrines were formally released by India's Chief of Defence Staff? a) Air Combat and Naval Operations b) Counter-Terrorism and Border Security c) Cyberspace Operations and Amphibious Operations d) Mountain Warfare and Desert Warfare Ans: c) Cyberspace Operations and Amphibious Operations 8.Which solid rocket motor did Skyroot Aerospace Private Limited (SAPL) successfully conduct the first static test of, for the Vikram-1 Launch Vehicle? a) DHAWAN-1000 b) KALAM-1200 c) SARABHAI-500 d) VIKAS-2000 Ans: b) KALAM-1200 9.The "Cancer Artificial Intelligence & Technology Challenge (CATCH) Grant Program" is a collaboration between IndiaAI and which other entity? a) All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) b) Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) c) National Cancer Grid (NCG) d) Department of Health Research (DHR) Ans: c) National Cancer Grid (NCG) 10.Which village is set to become India's first Smart Intelligent Village? a) Satnavri village in rural Nagpur b) Kuldhara village in Rajasthan c) Mawlynnong village in Meghalaya d) Punsari village in Gujarat Ans: a) Satnavri village in rural Nagpur 11.The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) imposed a monetary penalty of ₹75 lakhs on which bank for breaching regulatory guidelines? a) HDFC Bank Limited b) Axis Bank Limited c) ICICI Bank Limited d) Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited Ans: c) ICICI Bank Limited 12.Which cooperative bank's voluntary merger with Saraswat Cooperative Bank was approved by the RBI, effective August 4, 2025? a) Abhyudaya Cooperative Bank b) New India Cooperative Bank (NICB) c) Shamrao Vithal Co-operative Bank d) Bharat Cooperative Bank Ans: b) New India Cooperative Bank (NICB) 13.Which Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) became the first miscellaneous NBFC in India to cross a ₹1 lakh crore turnover? a) Muthoot Finance b) Bajaj Finance c) Shriram Finance d) Kerala State Financial Enterprises (KSFE) Ans: d) Kerala State Financial Enterprises (KSFE) 14.The Delhi Assembly passed the School Fee Regulation Bill 2025, granting veto power in school fee hike decisions to whom? a) School management b) Government officials c) Parents d) Students' unions Ans: c) Parents 15.The "SheLeads II programme", a capacity-building initiative for empowering grassroots women leaders, was inaugurated by which Union Minister? a) Smriti Irani b) Nirmala Sitharaman c) Annapurna Devi d) Meenakshi Lekhi Ans: c) Annapurna Devi

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August 11, 2025 - Current affairs for all the Exams

1.What position is India projected to achieve among the world's largest economies, according to the content? a) Second b) Third c) Fourth d) Fifth Ans: b) Third 2.Which metro line was recently inaugurated by Prime Minister N...

1.What position is India projected to achieve among the world's largest economies, according to the content? a) Second b) Third c) Fourth d) Fifth Ans: b) Third 2.Which metro line was recently inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Bengaluru? a) Green Line b) Purple Line c) Yellow Line d) Blue Line Ans: c) Yellow Line 3.What is the estimated cost of the Metro's Phase-3 project for which the foundation stone was laid in Bengaluru? a) Over Rs 10,000 crore b) Over Rs 12,500 crore c) Over Rs 15,610 crore d) Over Rs 18,000 crore Ans: c) Over Rs 15,610 crore 4.Which of the following Vande Bharat Express routes was NOT flagged off by PM Modi as per the content? a) Bengaluru to Belagavi b) Nagpur to Pune c) Mumbai to Ahmedabad d) Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra to Amritsar Ans: c) Mumbai to Ahmedabad 5.What is the total tariff imposed by the US on Indian goods after the recent additional tariffs, according to the content? a) 25% b) 35% c) 40% d) 50% Ans: d) 50% 6.When is the Ministry of External Affairs expected to brief a Parliamentary Committee regarding the US tariffs? a) August 8, 2025 b) August 11, 2025 c) August 1, 2025 d) August 15, 2025 Ans: b) August 11, 2025 7.What reason is implicitly cited for the US imposing additional tariffs on Indian goods? a) India's trade deficit with the US b) India's continued import of Russian oil c) India's stance on climate change d) India's intellectual property rights policies Ans: b) India's continued import of Russian oil 8.On what date was the Income Tax Bill, 2025, officially withdrawn by the Indian government? a) August 1, 2025 b) August 8, 2025 c) August 11, 2025 d) August 25, 2025 Ans: b) August 8, 2025 9.What is the daily limit set for account balance checks under the new UPI guidelines effective from August 1, 2025? a) 25 times b) 30 times c) 50 times d) 100 times Ans: c) 50 times 10.Where is the significant event under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana scheduled to take place on August 11, 2025? a) Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh b) Jaipur, Rajasthan c) Raipur, Chhattisgarh d) Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan Ans: d) Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan 11.Who is the Union Agriculture Minister mentioned in the content, scheduled to oversee the digital disbursement of crop insurance claims? a) Narendra Singh Tomar b) Shivraj Singh Chouhan c) Rajnath Singh d) Piyush Goyal Ans: b) Shivraj Singh Chouhan 12.What is the total amount of crop insurance claims to be digitally disbursed to farmers under PMFBY? a) Over Rs 2,500 crore b) Over Rs 3,000 crore c) Over Rs 3,200 crore d) Over Rs 4,000 crore Ans: c) Over Rs 3,200 crore 13.Which two entities signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen bilateral ties, as mentioned in the content? a) India's MEA and US Department of State b) Nepal's IRGDD and India's ICWA c) Philippines President's Office and India's Ministry of External Affairs d) West Bengal Department of Posts and Nepal's Ministry of Education Ans: b) Nepal's IRGDD and India's ICWA 14.The India-Philippines Strategic Partnership Plan of Action covers which period? a) 2024-2028 b) 2025-2029 c) 2023-2027 d) 2026-2030 Ans: b) 2025-2029 15.The 'Binamrata' initiative, launched by the Department of Posts (West Bengal Circle), aims to revive what art? a) Calligraphy b) Painting c) Handwritten letters d) Stamp collection Ans: c) Handwritten letters

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August 10, 2025 - Current affairs for all the Exams

1.The Union Cabinet approved a budget of ₹6,520 crore for which scheme aimed at boosting the food processing sector and supporting farmers? a) Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana b) Multidisciplinary Education and Research Improvement in T...

1.The Union Cabinet approved a budget of ₹6,520 crore for which scheme aimed at boosting the food processing sector and supporting farmers? a) Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana b) Multidisciplinary Education and Research Improvement in Technical Education (MERITE) Scheme c) Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY) d) Special Development Packages (SDPs) for Assam and Tripura Ans: c) Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY) 2.What was the sanctioned amount for the construction of the 4-lane Marakkanam–Puducherry (NH-332A) highway in Tamil Nadu? a) ₹6,520 crore b) ₹2,157 crore c) ₹30,000 crore d) ₹4,250 crore Ans: b) ₹2,157 crore 3.How much compensation was approved by the Union Cabinet for Public Sector Oil Marketing Companies to cover losses incurred on domestic LPG? a) ₹12,000 crore b) ₹2,157 crore c) ₹30,000 crore d) ₹4,200 crore Ans: c) ₹30,000 crore 4.The targeted subsidy for Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana received approval for ₹12,000 crore and was extended until which year? a) 2024-25 b) 2025-26 c) 2026-27 d) 2027-28 Ans: b) 2025-26 5.Which two states were beneficiaries of the Special Development Packages (SDPs) under a new central sector scheme, with a total central outlay of ₹4,250 crores? a) Assam and Meghalaya b) Tripura and Mizoram c) Assam and Tripura d) Manipur and Nagaland Ans: c) Assam and Tripura 6.Moldova recently became the 107th member country of which international organization? a) International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) b) International Solar Alliance (ISA) c) World Health Organization (WHO) d) United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Ans: b) International Solar Alliance (ISA) 7.India welcomed the upcoming summit between the United States and Russia, scheduled to take place in which location? a) Geneva b) Vienna c) Alaska d) New Delhi Ans: c) Alaska 8.Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Bharat Ratna Prof. Dr. M.S. Swaminathan Centenary International Conference in which city? a) Bengaluru b) Chennai c) New Delhi d) Hyderabad Ans: c) New Delhi 9.Which Ministry launched the new Incredible India Digital Platform (IIDP)? a) Ministry of Culture b) Ministry of External Affairs c) Ministry of Tourism d) Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Ans: c) Ministry of Tourism 10.Which railway station became the first in the Kashmir Valley to be enabled for goods transport? a) Srinagar Railway Station b) Baramulla Railway Station c) Anantnag Railway Station d) Sopore Railway Station Ans: c) Anantnag Railway Station 11.The Government of India launched a new portal to modernize services under the Notaries Act, 1952. What is the name of this portal? a) LegalEase Portal b) Notary Portal c) JusticeConnect Portal d) DocumentHub Portal Ans: b) Notary Portal 12.Which line of the Bengaluru Metro was recently inaugurated by PM Modi? a) Green Line b) Purple Line c) Yellow Line d) Blue Line Ans: c) Yellow Line 13.From which academic session has CBSE approved the implementation of open-book exams for Class 9? a) 2024-25 b) 2025-26 c) 2026-27 d) 2027-28 Ans: c) 2026-27 14.Which two important days were observed globally on August 9, 2025, according to the provided content? a) World Environment Day and World Ocean Day b) International Day of Yoga and World Health Day c) International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples and World Sanskrit Day d) World Earth Day and International Literacy Day Ans: c) International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples and World Sanskrit Day

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1.What was the primary reason for the Indian government's decision to withdraw the Income Tax Bill, 2025? a) To increase tax rates for corporations. b) To incorporate critical revisions and committee recommendations. c) To align with...

1.What was the primary reason for the Indian government's decision to withdraw the Income Tax Bill, 2025? a) To increase tax rates for corporations. b) To incorporate critical revisions and committee recommendations. c) To align with international tax treaties. d) To delay its implementation indefinitely. Ans: b) To incorporate critical revisions and committee recommendations. 2.What was the Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) achieved by the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) in FY 2024–25? a) ₹5.4 billion b) ₹54 trillion c) ₹5.4 trillion d) ₹540 billion Ans: c) ₹5.4 trillion 3.How many Aadhaar face authentication transactions were recorded in July 2025? a) 1.22 crore b) 19.36 million c) 19.36 crore d) 22 crore Ans: c) 19.36 crore 4.What is the name of Asia's longest freight train, successfully trial-run by Indian Railways, spanning 4.5 km? a) Vande Bharat Express b) Rudrastra c) Super Vasuki d) Freight King Ans: b) Rudrastra 5.What percentage rebate on the base fare is offered by Indian Railways' new experimental Round Trip Package for return journeys? a) 10% b) 15% c) 20% d) 25% Ans: c) 20% 6.In the first six months of 2025, approximately how many deaths occurred on India's national highways? a) Over 2,900 b) Over 29,000 c) Over 290,000 d) Over 290 Ans: b) Over 29,000 7.The Union Cabinet approved the continuation of a specific LPG cylinder subsidy for Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) beneficiaries for FY 2025–26. What is the amount of this subsidy? a) ₹200 b) ₹300 c) ₹400 d) ₹500 Ans: b) ₹300 8.The Multidisciplinary Education and Research Improvement in Technical Education (MERITE) Scheme is a Central Sector Scheme formulated with which international organization? a) International Monetary Fund (IMF) b) Asian Development Bank (ADB) c) World Bank d) United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Ans: c) World Bank 9.Which ancient Buddhist site has India nominated to UNESCO for the World Heritage List for the 2025-26 cycle? a) Bodh Gaya b) Sanchi c) Nalanda d) Sarnath Ans: d) Sarnath 10.Which bank recently received in-principle approval from the RBI to transition from a Small Finance Bank (SFB) to a Universal Bank? a) Equitas Small Finance Bank b) Ujjivan Small Finance Bank c) AU Small Finance Bank d) Jana Small Finance Bank Ans: c) AU Small Finance Bank 11.The CATCH Grant Program, launched by IndiaAI and the National Cancer Grid (NCG), aims to support innovative AI solutions in which field? a) Agricultural productivity b) Space exploration c) Cancer screening, diagnosis, and treatment d) Financial fraud detection Ans: c) Cancer screening, diagnosis, and treatment 12.How many registered unrecognised political parties were delisted by the Election Commission of India (ECI) for failing to contest a single election for six years since 2019? a) 134 b) 234 c) 334 d) 434 Ans: c) 334 13.India's Annu Rani recently won a gold medal in which athletic event at the International Wiesław Maniak Memorial? a) Shot Put b) Discus Throw c) Javelin Throw d) Hammer Throw Ans: c) Javelin Throw

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1.What percentage tariff has the United States imposed on Indian goods due to India's continued purchase of Russian oil? a) 25% b) 50% c) 75% d) 100% Ans: b) 50% 2.What was India's record export value in 2024-25, as affirmed...

1.What percentage tariff has the United States imposed on Indian goods due to India's continued purchase of Russian oil? a) 25% b) 50% c) 75% d) 100% Ans: b) 50% 2.What was India's record export value in 2024-25, as affirmed by Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal? a) $500 billion b) $675 billion c) $825 billion d) $1 trillion Ans: c) $825 billion 3.In August, Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) showed a trend of withdrawing how much from Indian equity markets? a) Over ₹5,000 crore b) Over ₹10,000 crore c) Over ₹17,900 crore d) Over ₹20,000 crore Ans: c) Over ₹17,900 crore 4.What Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) did the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) achieve in FY 2024-25? a) ₹3.2 lakh crore b) ₹4.5 lakh crore c) ₹5.4 lakh crore d) ₹6.1 lakh crore Ans: c) ₹5.4 lakh crore 5.Who was the Indian Air Force (IAF) Chief who disclosed that the IAF successfully downed six Pakistan Air Force aircraft during 'Operation Sindoor'? a) Air Marshal R.K. Bhadauria b) Air Marshal V.R. Chaudhari c) Air Marshal A.P. Singh d) Air Marshal B.S. Dhanoa Ans: c) Air Marshal A.P. Singh 6.Who is the current DRDO Chief who underscored 'Operation Sindoor' as a significant declaration of India's self-reliance in the defense sector? a) G. Satheesh Reddy b) Samir Kamat c) S. Christopher d) A.S. Kiran Kumar Ans: b) Samir Kamat 7.When is the free e-tourist visa facility for Filipino nationals, part of bolstering India-Philippines strategic ties, set to begin? a) August 2024 b) January 2025 c) August 2025 d) December 2025 Ans: c) August 2025 8.How many registered unrecognised political parties did the Election Commission of India (ECI) delist that failed to meet electoral participation norms since 2019? a) 150 b) 225 c) 334 d) 400 Ans: c) 334 9.What major milestone in connectivity was achieved with the arrival of the first freight train in the Kashmir Valley? a) Completion of a new railway bridge b) Arrival of the first freight train c) Inauguration of a high-speed rail line d) Launch of a new passenger train service Ans: b) Arrival of the first freight train 10.What is the name and length of Asia's longest freight train, whose trial run was conducted by Indian Railways? a) 'Bharat Express', 3.0 km b) 'Rudrastra', 4.5 km c) 'Mega Cargo', 5.0 km d) 'Freight King', 4.0 km Ans: b) 'Rudrastra', 4.5 km 11.How many Aadhaar Face Authentication transactions were recorded in July 2025, marking a historic high? a) 10.5 crore b) 15.2 crore c) 19.36 crore d) 22.8 crore Ans: c) 19.36 crore 12.Which ancient Buddhist site did India nominate to UNESCO for the 2025-26 cycle? a) Bodh Gaya b) Nalanda c) Sarnath d) Sanchi Ans: c) Sarnath 13.Who secured a gold medal in the women's javelin throw at the International Wiesław Maniak Memorial? a) Neeraj Chopra b) Hima Das c) Annu Rani d) Dutee Chand Ans: c) Annu Rani 14.According to the Numbeo Safety Index 2025, which Indian city was ranked as the safest in India? a) Pune b) Chennai c) Mangalore d) Bengaluru Ans: c) Mangalore 15.Prime Minister Modi paid tributes to the Kakori Heroes on their which anniversary, commemorating the 1925 incident? a) 75th anniversary b) 90th anniversary c) 100th anniversary d) 125th anniversary Ans: c) 100th anniversary

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August 09, 2025 - Current affairs for all the Exams

1.What is the per LPG cylinder subsidy approved for Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) beneficiaries for fiscal year 2025-26? a) ₹200 b) ₹250 c) ₹300 d) ₹350 Ans: c) ₹300 2.What is the approved outlay for the Multidiscipli...

1.What is the per LPG cylinder subsidy approved for Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) beneficiaries for fiscal year 2025-26? a) ₹200 b) ₹250 c) ₹300 d) ₹350 Ans: c) ₹300 2.What is the approved outlay for the Multidisciplinary Education and Research Improvement in Technical Education (MERITE) Scheme? a) Rs. 3200 Crores b) Rs. 4200 Crores c) Rs. 5200 Crores d) Rs. 6200 Crores Ans: b) Rs. 4200 Crores 3.Which two states were approved to receive Special Development Packages totaling Rs. 4,250 Crore? a) Assam and Nagaland b) Tripura and Mizoram c) Assam and Tripura d) Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh Ans: c) Assam and Tripura 4.The government increased the defect liability period for road contractors from 5 years to how many years? a) 7 years b) 8 years c) 9 years d) 10 years Ans: d) 10 years 5.What percentage of ethanol blend is referred to as E20, which is part of India's energy independence strategy? a) 10% b) 15% c) 20% d) 25% Ans: c) 20% 6.What was the approximate annual defence production in India for FY 2024-25? a) Over ₹1 lakh crore b) Over ₹1.5 lakh crore c) Over ₹2 lakh crore d) Over ₹2.5 lakh crore Ans: b) Over ₹1.5 lakh crore 7.Which bank recently made history by becoming the first SFB to receive RBI's nod for Universal Bank Status? a) Equitas Small Finance Bank b) Suryoday Small Finance Bank c) AU Small Finance Bank d) Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Ans: c) AU Small Finance Bank 8.What is the target for India's space economy by 2030, emphasizing the private sector's role? a) $5 billion b) $7 billion c) $9 billion d) $12 billion Ans: c) $9 billion 9.What is 'Rudrastra', recently trial-run by Indian Railways? a) India's fastest passenger train b) Asia's longest freight train c) A new high-speed rail corridor d) An advanced locomotive engine Ans: b) Asia's longest freight train 10.An India-_______ Free Trade Agreement is likely to be announced soon. a) UAE b) Saudi Arabia c) Oman d) Qatar Ans: c) Oman 11.The SSC CGL 2025 examination, originally scheduled for August 13-30, has been rescheduled to when? a) Last week of August 2025 b) First week of September 2025 c) Second week of September 2025 d) First week of October 2025 Ans: b) First week of September 2025 12.Which of the following is NOT an important day observed on August 9, 2025, according to the content? a) International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples b) World Sanskrit Day c) Raksha Bandhan d) Quit India Movement Day Ans: d) Quit India Movement Day 13.What was the new record set for daily UPI transactions as per the content? a) 507 Million b) 607 Million c) 707 Million d) 807 Million Ans: c) 707 Million 14.India's 3rd Launch Pad in Sriharikota is expected to be operational by which year? a) 2026 b) 2027 c) 2028 d) 2029 Ans: d) 2029

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1.What is the amount of the compensation package approved by the Union Cabinet for public sector Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) to offset losses from domestic LPG sales? a) ₹4,200 crore b) ₹10,987 crore c) ₹30,000 crore d) ₹25,000 cr...

1.What is the amount of the compensation package approved by the Union Cabinet for public sector Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) to offset losses from domestic LPG sales? a) ₹4,200 crore b) ₹10,987 crore c) ₹30,000 crore d) ₹25,000 crore Ans: c) ₹30,000 crore 2.When is the revised version of the Income Tax Bill, 2025, planned to be reintroduced after its withdrawal? a) August 11, 2024 b) June 2026 c) August 11, 2025 d) August 29, 2025 Ans: c) August 11, 2025 3.What is the primary objective of the Multidisciplinary Education and Research Improvement in Technical Education (MERITE) scheme? a) To provide financial aid to technical students b) To establish new medical colleges across the country c) To enhance the quality, equity, and governance of technical institutions d) To promote digital literacy in rural areas Ans: c) To enhance the quality, equity, and governance of technical institutions 4.By when is India's BharatGen AI expected to be fully supportive of all 22 Eighth Schedule languages? a) August 29, 2025 b) Q1 FY26 c) June 2026 d) August 11, 2025 Ans: c) June 2026 5.What is the current repo rate maintained by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in its August monetary policy review? a) 5.00% b) 5.25% c) 5.50% d) 5.75% Ans: c) 5.50% 6.Until when are public comments invited by the RBI for its Internal Working Group report reviewing the Liquidity Management Framework? a) August 11, 2025 b) August 29, 2025 c) June 2026 d) Q1 FY26 Ans: b) August 29, 2025 7.According to the 16th Finance Commission Chairman, Arvind Panagariya, what is the current growth rate of the Indian economy? a) Below 5% b) Around 6% c) Over 7% d) Exactly 7% Ans: c) Over 7% 8.What was the percentage increase in net profit reported by Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) for Q1 FY26? a) 5% b) 10% c) 47% d) 25% Ans: a) 5% 9.What was the additional tariff percentage imposed by US President Donald Trump on Indian imports, bringing the total tariff to 50%? a) 15% b) 20% c) 25% d) 50% Ans: c) 25% 10.What was the primary reason attributed to the US imposing additional tariffs on Indian imports? a) India's trade surplus with the US b) India's continued purchases of Russian oil c) India's stance on intellectual property rights d) India's refusal to join certain trade blocs Ans: b) India's continued purchases of Russian oil 11.Which two countries signed a protocol to deepen industrial and technological cooperation? a) India and USA b) India and Philippines c) India and Russia d) India and China Ans: c) India and Russia 12.With which country has India elevated its bilateral ties to a Strategic Partnership? a) USA b) Russia c) Philippines d) Japan Ans: c) Philippines 13.What was the Supreme Court's decision regarding Allahabad High Court Justice Prashant Kumar? a) It upheld the bar on him hearing criminal cases. b) It rolled back its order barring him from hearing criminal cases. c) It transferred him to another High Court. d) It initiated an inquiry against him. Ans: b) It rolled back its order barring him from hearing criminal cases. 14.Who was re-appointed as the CEO of KPMG in India for a second term? a) Arvind Panagariya b) Prashant Kumar c) Yezdi Nagporewalla d) Donald Trump Ans: c) Yezdi Nagporewalla 15.India's electronics exports saw a significant surge in Q1 FY26, largely driven by which product shipments? a) Televisions b) Laptops c) Mobile phones d) Washing machines Ans: c) Mobile phones

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August 08, 2025 - Current affairs for all the Exams

1.What did the Supreme Court of India affirm in its ruling regarding Allahabad High Court judge Yashwant Varma? a) The necessity of a judicial review for all misconduct reports b) The legal sanctity of the in-house inquiry procedure ...

1.What did the Supreme Court of India affirm in its ruling regarding Allahabad High Court judge Yashwant Varma? a) The necessity of a judicial review for all misconduct reports b) The legal sanctity of the in-house inquiry procedure c) The right of appeal for judges in misconduct cases d) The need for external oversight in judicial inquiries Ans: b) The legal sanctity of the in-house inquiry procedure 2.What concern did the Supreme Court express regarding the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) operations? a) Its high expenditure on investigations b) Its poor conviction rates in money laundering cases c) Its slow pace in recovering laundered money d) Its lack of coordination with other agencies Ans: b) Its poor conviction rates in money laundering cases 3.How much laundered money did the Enforcement Directorate (ED) recover, as informed by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta? a) Approximately Rs 15,000 crore b) Approximately Rs 23,000 crore c) Approximately Rs 30,000 crore d) Approximately Rs 10,000 crore Ans: b) Approximately Rs 23,000 crore 4.Which Small Finance Bank (SFB) received in-principle approval from the RBI to transition into a Universal Bank? a) Equitas Small Finance Bank b) Suryoday Small Finance Bank c) AU Small Finance Bank d) Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Ans: c) AU Small Finance Bank 5.What was Gautam Adani's projection for India's economic status by 2050? a) A USD 10 trillion economic 'hub' b) A USD 25 trillion economic 'power house' c) The world's largest economy d) A USD 5 trillion economic 'leader' Ans: b) A USD 25 trillion economic 'power house' 6.How did the Finance Ministry describe India's economy? a) A 'recovering' economy with high inflation b) A 'stagnant' economy with low growth c) A 'Goldilocks situation' with moderate growth and low inflation d) A 'volatile' economy with unpredictable trends Ans: c) A 'Goldilocks situation' with moderate growth and low inflation 7.What reason did the US cite for imposing an additional 25% tariff on certain Indian imports? a) India's trade surplus with the US b) India's continued purchase of Russian oil c) India's alleged intellectual property violations d) India's non-compliance with WTO rules Ans: b) India's continued purchase of Russian oil 8.What was the total tariff imposed by the US on certain Indian imports after the additional levy? a) 25% b) 35% c) 50% d) 75% Ans: c) 50% 9.Which two public sector companies signed a strategic MoU to jointly explore and develop critical mineral assets? a) ONGC and Coal India Limited b) GAIL India Limited and Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL) c) NTPC and Power Grid Corporation d) SAIL and NMDC Ans: b) GAIL India Limited and Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL) 10.Who was re-appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of KPMG in India for a second term? a) Sanjiv Singh b) Yezdi Nagporewalla c) Arun Kumar d) Puneet Renjen Ans: b) Yezdi Nagporewalla 11.Which IIT launched 'Tutoz', claimed to be India's first AI-powered learning application for competitive exam preparation? a) IIT Delhi b) IIT Bombay c) IIT Palakkad d) IIT Madras Ans: c) IIT Palakkad 12.When is National Handloom Day observed in India? a) August 1 b) August 7 c) August 15 d) August 29 Ans: b) August 7 13.What is the threshold set by the RBI for survivor accounts to claim funds without legal heir proof, provided a survivorship clause or nominees exist? a) Rs 5 lakh b) Rs 10 lakh c) Rs 15 lakh d) Rs 20 lakh Ans: c) Rs 15 lakh 14.Which bill was passed by the Lok Sabha to implement decisions approved by the GST Council? a) The Income-Tax Bill, 2025 b) The Financial Services Regulation Bill, 2025 c) The Manipur Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2025 d) The Banking Sector Reforms Bill, 2025 Ans: c) The Manipur Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2025 15.A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) was heard by the Supreme Court seeking measures to protect which endangered species? a) Bengal Tiger b) Snow Leopard c) Great Indian Bustard d) One-horned Rhinoceros Ans: c) Great Indian Bustard

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1.What is the new total tariff imposed by the United States on Indian goods, effective August 28? a) 25 percent b) 35 percent c) 50 percent d) 75 percent Ans: c) 50 percent 2.The primary reason cited by the US for imposing a...

1.What is the new total tariff imposed by the United States on Indian goods, effective August 28? a) 25 percent b) 35 percent c) 50 percent d) 75 percent Ans: c) 50 percent 2.The primary reason cited by the US for imposing additional tariffs on Indian goods is India's: a) Growing trade surplus with the US. b) Continued purchase of Russian oil. c) Development of nuclear weapons. d) Alliance with China. Ans: b) Continued purchase of Russian oil. 3.Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit which city for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit on August 31? a) Beijing b) Moscow c) Tianjin d) Shanghai Ans: c) Tianjin 4.Prime Minister Modi's upcoming visit to China marks his first visit since which significant event? a) Doklam standoff b) Wuhan informal summit c) 2020 Galwan Valley clashes d) India's entry into SCO Ans: c) 2020 Galwan Valley clashes 5.India's National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval recently visited which country to discuss bilateral energy and defense cooperation? a) United States b) Russia c) China d) Brazil Ans: b) Russia 6.In Indian-administered Kashmir, authorities banned 25 books, including works by which Booker Prize winner, alleging 'false narratives'? a) Salman Rushdie b) Arundhati Roy c) Kiran Desai d) V.S. Naipaul Ans: b) Arundhati Roy 7.Which new initiative has the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) introduced for competitive exam aspirants? a) Online mock tests portal b) New email notification system for recruitment advertisements c) Free coaching classes d) Reduced application fees Ans: b) New email notification system for recruitment advertisements 8.Which bill was recently passed by the Indian Parliament to modernize maritime trade laws? a) 'Marine Shipping Act, 2024' b) 'Navigational Rights Bill, 2025' c) 'Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill, 2025' d) 'Ocean Trade Regulation Act, 2023' Ans: c) 'Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill, 2025' 9.What is the name of the portal launched to revolutionize MPLADS Fund Management through real-time tracking? a) eNidhi Portal b) eVikas Portal c) eSAKSHI Portal d) eGram Portal Ans: c) eSAKSHI Portal 10.Prime Minister Modi recently inaugurated 'Kartavya Bhavan' as the first step towards which major government project? a) New Parliament House b) Central Vista's Common Central Secretariat c) National War Memorial d) Prime Minister's Museum Ans: b) Central Vista's Common Central Secretariat 11.Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed the impact of unilateral tariffs with the President of which country? a) Russia b) United States c) Brazil d) China Ans: c) Brazil 12.What is the effective date for the additional 25 percent tariff imposed by the US on Indian goods? a) August 25 b) August 28 c) August 31 d) September 1 Ans: b) August 28

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1.What is the escalated tariff percentage imposed by the United States on Indian imports, effective August 7, 2025? a) 25% b) 50% c) 75% d) 100% Ans: b) 50% 2.Which country officially became the 107th member of the Internati...

1.What is the escalated tariff percentage imposed by the United States on Indian imports, effective August 7, 2025? a) 25% b) 50% c) 75% d) 100% Ans: b) 50% 2.Which country officially became the 107th member of the International Solar Alliance (ISA)? a) Philippines b) Russia c) Moldova d) Ukraine Ans: c) Moldova 3.What is the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) projected GDP growth for FY26, as stated in its latest monetary policy statement? a) 5.5% b) 6.0% c) 6.5% d) 7.0% Ans: c) 6.5% 4.The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) set a new record by crossing how many daily transactions on August 2, 2025? a) 407 million b) 507 million c) 607 million d) 707 million Ans: d) 707 million 5.Under which initiative has the Union Government approved the establishment of PM Ekta Malls in 27 states? a) 'Make in India' b) 'Startup India' c) 'One District One Product' d) 'Digital India' Ans: c) 'One District One Product' 6.What is the allocated amount for the Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition (SIGHT) Scheme? a) ₹17,490 crore b) ₹67,000 crore c) ₹7 trillion d) ₹4 crore Ans: a) ₹17,490 crore 7.What was the total amount of GST evasion detected across 91,000 cases between April 2020 and March 2025? a) ₹700 crore b) ₹7000 crore c) ₹70,000 crore d) ₹7 trillion Ans: d) ₹7 trillion 8.Which mission was formally inaugurated by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) for planetary exploration? a) Mars Orbiter Mission-2 (MOM-2) b) Gaganyaan Mission c) Himalayan Outpost for Planetary Exploration (HOPE) d) Chandrayaan-4 Ans: c) Himalayan Outpost for Planetary Exploration (HOPE) 9.IIT Palakkad launched 'Tutoz', which is described as India's first what? a) AI-powered learning app b) Quantum computing research center c) Robotics fabrication lab d) Sustainable energy platform Ans: a) AI-powered learning app 10.A new species of rain snake, *Smithophis leptofasciatus*, was discovered in the tropical montane forests of which Indian state? a) Uttarakhand b) Mizoram c) Himachal Pradesh d) Kerala Ans: b) Mizoram 11.Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "Pariksha Pe Charcha" program entered the Guinness World Record for what achievement? a) Most questions answered in a live session b) Maximum number of enrollments and registrations in a month on a public discussion platform c) Longest continuous public address d) Highest number of student attendees from a single school Ans: b) Maximum number of enrollments and registrations in a month on a public discussion platform 12.On which date was the 11th edition of National Handloom Day celebrated, commemorating the Swadeshi movement? a) August 2, 2025 b) August 7, 2025 c) August 15, 2025 d) August 29, 2025 Ans: b) August 7, 2025 13.India and the Philippines have elevated their relationship to what status? a) Economic partnership b) Cultural exchange partnership c) Strategic partnership d) Regional trade alliance Ans: c) Strategic partnership 14.The Indian Army collaborated with IIT Madras to establish 'AgniShodh'. What is 'AgniShodh'? a) A new combat vehicle prototype b) An Indian Army Research Cell c) A joint training academy d) A cybersecurity command center Ans: b) An Indian Army Research Cell 15.Which two organizations launched 'Yashoda AI', an AI Literacy Program for women? a) NITI Aayog and Google India b) Ministry of Women and Child Development and Microsoft c) National Commission for Women (NCW) and Future Shift Labs (FSL) d) Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and IBM Ans: c) National Commission for Women (NCW) and Future Shift Labs (FSL)

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August 07, 2025 - Current affairs for all the Exams

1.What is the current repo rate maintained by the Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC)? a) 5.0% b) 5.5% c) 6.0% d) 6.5% Ans: b) 5.5% 2.What is the GDP growth forecast for fiscal year 2025-26, as retained b...

1.What is the current repo rate maintained by the Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC)? a) 5.0% b) 5.5% c) 6.0% d) 6.5% Ans: b) 5.5% 2.What is the GDP growth forecast for fiscal year 2025-26, as retained by the Reserve Bank of India? a) 6.0% b) 6.2% c) 6.5% d) 7.0% Ans: c) 6.5% 3.What is the revised inflation outlook for FY26, according to the RBI? a) 3.1% b) 3.5% c) 4.0% d) 4.5% Ans: a) 3.1% 4.What is the satisfactory range of net Non-Performing Assets (NPAs) for the banking system, as stated by RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra? a) 1.0–1.5% b) 0.5–0.6% c) 2.0–2.5% d) 0.1–0.2% Ans: b) 0.5–0.6% 5.When did the additional 25% tariff imposed by the United States on certain Indian goods become effective? a) July 1, 2025 b) August 7, 2025 c) September 15, 2025 d) October 1, 2025 Ans: b) August 7, 2025 6.India has elevated its bilateral relationship to a strategic partnership with which country? a) Vietnam b) Indonesia c) Philippines d) Thailand Ans: c) Philippines 7.Who is the President of the Philippines who recently visited India, leading to the elevation of bilateral ties? a) Rodrigo Duterte b) Benigno Aquino III c) Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. d) Gloria Macapagal Arroyo Ans: c) Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. 8.Which government bodies are already authorized to utilize Aadhaar face authentication for competitive examinations? a) UPSC and State Public Service Commissions b) Staff Selection Commission (SSC) and Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) c) National Testing Agency (NTA) and CBSE d) Ministry of Education and Ministry of Finance Ans: b) Staff Selection Commission (SSC) and Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) 9.What is the Reserve Bank of India's Financial Inclusion Index (FI-Index) value in 2025? a) 55 b) 60 c) 67 d) 72 Ans: c) 67 10.Which institution rolled out 'Tutoz,' India's first Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered learning application? a) IIT Bombay b) IIT Delhi c) IIT Madras d) IIT Palakkad Ans: d) IIT Palakkad 11.Who has been appointed as the Managing Director and CEO of IndusInd Bank? a) P.B. Balaji b) Rajiv Anand c) Manoj Govil d) Manisha Sinha Ans: b) Rajiv Anand 12.Who is the first Indian CEO of Jaguar Land Rover? a) Rajiv Anand b) P.B. Balaji c) Ajay Kumar Jaiswal d) Sanjay Malhotra Ans: b) P.B. Balaji 13.What is the primary purpose of appointing judicial and technical members to the Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT)? a) To formulate new GST policies b) To expedite the resolution of GST disputes c) To conduct audits of GST compliance d) To provide training to tax professionals Ans: b) To expedite the resolution of GST disputes

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August 06, 2025 - Current affairs for all the Exams

1.India and the Philippines elevated their bilateral relationship to a strategic partnership on which date? a) August 1, 2025 b) August 5, 2025 c) August 6, 2025 d) August 7, 2025 Ans: b) August 5, 2025 2.Which Philippine Pr...

1.India and the Philippines elevated their bilateral relationship to a strategic partnership on which date? a) August 1, 2025 b) August 5, 2025 c) August 6, 2025 d) August 7, 2025 Ans: b) August 5, 2025 2.Which Philippine President visited India to elevate the bilateral relationship to a strategic partnership? a) Rodrigo Duterte b) Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. c) Benigno Aquino III d) Gloria Macapagal Arroyo Ans: b) Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. 3.India extended an invitation to the Philippines to join which specific center as part of their deepened strategic partnership? a) Quad Security Dialogue b) Information Fusion Centre–Indian Ocean Region (IFC-IOR) c) ASEAN Regional Forum d) Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) Ans: b) Information Fusion Centre–Indian Ocean Region (IFC-IOR) 4.What is the primary reason cited for the escalation of US-India trade tensions by US President Donald Trump? a) India's stance on intellectual property rights b) India's continued purchases of Russian oil c) India's trade deficit with the US d) India's agricultural subsidies Ans: b) India's continued purchases of Russian oil 5.What is the current repo rate announced by the Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee on August 6, 2025? a) 5.0% b) 5.25% c) 5.5% d) 5.75% Ans: c) 5.5% 6.Who is the current Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, as per the provided content? a) Shaktikanta Das b) Urjit Patel c) Sanjay Malhotra d) Raghuram Rajan Ans: c) Sanjay Malhotra 7.What is the Reserve Bank of India's retained GDP growth projection for the financial year 2025-26? a) 6.0% b) 6.5% c) 7.0% d) 7.5% Ans: b) 6.5% 8.On what date did important provisions under the Banking Laws (Amendment) Act, 2025, become effective? a) July 1, 2025 b) August 1, 2025 c) August 5, 2025 d) August 6, 2025 Ans: b) August 1, 2025 9.Where did the devastating cloudburst, causing flash floods and disrupting connectivity to Gangotri Dham, occur on August 5, 2025? a) Rishikesh, Uttarakhand b) Dehradun, Uttarakhand c) Near Uttarkashi's Dharali village, Uttarakhand d) Badrinath, Uttarakhand Ans: c) Near Uttarkashi's Dharali village, Uttarakhand 10.How many fatalities were reported as a result of the cloudburst in Uttarkashi? a) At least 2 b) At least 4 c) At least 6 d) At least 8 Ans: b) At least 4 11.Which National Handloom Day is scheduled to be celebrated on August 7, 2025? a) 9th b) 10th c) 11th d) 12th Ans: c) 11th 12.Where will the main event for the 11th National Handloom Day be held on August 7, 2025? a) Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi b) Pragati Maidan, New Delhi c) Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi d) India Gate, New Delhi Ans: c) Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi 13.What was the previously projected Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation forecast for FY26 by the RBI, before it was lowered to 3.1%? a) 3.0% b) 3.5% c) 3.7% d) 4.0% Ans: c) 3.7% 14.What was one of the key changes introduced for UPI applications effective from August 1, 2025? a) Mandatory biometric authentication b) New usage limits c) Reduction in transaction fees d) Integration with blockchain technology Ans: b) New usage limits 15.The India-Philippines strategic partnership marks how many years of diplomatic ties between the two nations? a) 50 years b) 60 years c) 75 years d) 100 years Ans: c) 75 years

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August 06, 2025 - Current affairs for all the Exams

1.What percentage of tariffs did US President Donald Trump announce on Indian goods, set to take effect from August 7? a) 10 percent b) 15 percent c) 20 percent d) 25 percent Ans: d) 25 percent 2.India recently elevated its ...

1.What percentage of tariffs did US President Donald Trump announce on Indian goods, set to take effect from August 7? a) 10 percent b) 15 percent c) 20 percent d) 25 percent Ans: d) 25 percent 2.India recently elevated its bilateral relationship to a 'Strategic Partnership' with which country? a) Vietnam b) Philippines c) Indonesia d) Thailand Ans: b) Philippines 3.How many agreements were signed between India and the Philippines during the recent talks, including those in the defense sector? a) 7 b) 10 c) 13 d) 15 Ans: c) 13 4.Which of the following is NOT explicitly mentioned as a key sector for deepened cooperation between India and the Philippines under their new Strategic Partnership? a) Defense b) Maritime Security c) Healthcare d) Trade Ans: c) Healthcare 5.In which district of Uttarakhand did a devastating cloudburst occur on August 5? a) Chamoli b) Rudraprayag c) Uttarkashi d) Pithoragarh Ans: c) Uttarkashi 6.The flash floods in Uttarkashi's Dharali villages were caused by the overflowing of which river? a) Bhagirathi b) Alaknanda c) Kheer Ganga d) Yamuna Ans: c) Kheer Ganga 7.August 5, 2025, marked the sixth anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370. In which year was Article 370 originally abrogated? a) 2018 b) 2019 c) 2020 d) 2021 Ans: b) 2019 8.Who became India's longest-serving Home Minister, completing 2,258 days in office on August 5? a) Rajnath Singh b) Amit Shah c) P. Chidambaram d) L.K. Advani Ans: b) Amit Shah 9.Union Home Minister Amit Shah surpassed whose record to become India's longest-serving Home Minister? a) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel b) Govind Ballabh Pant c) L.K. Advani d) Charan Singh Ans: c) L.K. Advani 10.Former Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik, who recently passed away, was the Governor of J&K during which significant event? a) The signing of the Instrument of Accession b) The Kargil War c) The abrogation of Article 370 d) The formation of the People's Alliance for Gupkar Declaration Ans: c) The abrogation of Article 370 11.India rejected US accusations regarding its purchase of Russian crude oil, citing its energy choices were driven by what primary factor? a) Geopolitical alignment b) Historical ties with Russia c) Market necessity to ensure affordable energy costs d) Strategic reserve building Ans: c) Market necessity to ensure affordable energy costs 12.Beyond defense, maritime security, and trade, India also extended support to the Philippines for a pilot project to establish what? a) A joint naval base b) A Sovereign Data Cloud c) A common currency d) A regional trade bloc Ans: b) A Sovereign Data Cloud 13.Initial reports from the Uttarkashi cloudburst confirmed at least how many fatalities? a) Two b) Four c) Six d) Ten Ans: b) Four 14.What was the general reaction of regional political parties in J&K, such as the National Conference and PDP, on the sixth anniversary of Article 370 abrogation? a) Celebration of peace and progress b) Demands for restoration of statehood and special status c) Calls for fresh elections d) Support for the bifurcation of the state Ans: b) Demands for restoration of statehood and special status

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August 05, 2025 - Current affairs for all the Exams

1.Which organization projected India's GDP growth to slow down to 6.2% in FY26, attributing it to 25% tariffs imposed by the USA on Indian exports? a) Reserve Bank of India (RBI) b) Deloitte India c) Kotak Mahindra Bank d) Ministry o...

1.Which organization projected India's GDP growth to slow down to 6.2% in FY26, attributing it to 25% tariffs imposed by the USA on Indian exports? a) Reserve Bank of India (RBI) b) Deloitte India c) Kotak Mahindra Bank d) Ministry of Finance Ans: c) Kotak Mahindra Bank 2.What was the new policy repo rate set by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) after a 100 basis points cut, as mentioned in the content? a) 6.5% b) 5.5% c) 4.5% d) 7.0% Ans: b) 5.5% 3.From what date did significant reforms in banking laws come into effect, according to the provided content? a) July 1, 2025 b) August 1, 2025 c) September 1, 2025 d) August 4, 2025 Ans: b) August 1, 2025 4.What is the new minimum amount for a 'substantial interest' in banking, as per the recent reforms? a) ₹5 lakh b) ₹50 lakh c) ₹1 crore d) ₹2 crore Ans: d) ₹2 crore 5.Which two co-operative banks merged, effective August 4, 2025, with RBI approval? a) New India Co-operative Bank and Cosmos Co-operative Bank b) Saraswat Co-operative Bank and Abhyudaya Co-operative Bank c) New India Co-operative Bank (NICB) and Saraswat Co-operative Bank d) Shamrao Vithal Co-operative Bank and New India Co-operative Bank Ans: c) New India Co-operative Bank (NICB) and Saraswat Co-operative Bank 6.What was the total GST collection in July, as reported in the content? a) ₹1.96 lakh crore b) ₹1.75 lakh crore c) ₹2.05 lakh crore d) ₹1.50 lakh crore Ans: a) ₹1.96 lakh crore 7.What are the new usage limits for balance checks and account views per day for UPI apps, respectively? a) 25 times/day and 50 times/day b) 50 times/day and 25 times/day c) 100 times/day and 50 times/day d) 50 times/day and 50 times/day Ans: b) 50 times/day and 25 times/day 8.Which head of state visited India from August 4-8, 2025, leading to the signing of a Declaration on the Establishment of a Strategic Partnership? a) President Joe Biden of the USA b) President Emmanuel Macron of France c) President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. of the Philippines d) Prime Minister Fumio Kishida of Japan Ans: c) President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. of the Philippines 9.Which US President announced plans to impose further tariffs on Indian goods and secondary penalties on India's oil purchases from Russia? a) Joe Biden b) Donald Trump c) Barack Obama d) George W. Bush Ans: b) Donald Trump 10.Which state's cabinet approved a new Startup, Entrepreneurship and Innovation Policy 2025? a) Gujarat b) Karnataka c) Maharashtra d) Uttar Pradesh Ans: c) Maharashtra 11.What is the name of the initiative launched by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas to provide hygienic resting facilities for truck drivers along national highways? a) 'Safar Ghar' b) 'Apna Ghar' c) 'Vishram Sthal' d) 'Trucker's Retreat' Ans: b) 'Apna Ghar' 12.Who was appointed as the new Managing Director and CEO of IndusInd Bank for a three-year term, effective August 25, 2025? a) Manisha Sinha b) Binita Thakur c) Rajiv Anand d) Uday Kotak Ans: c) Rajiv Anand 13.Who became India's first U17 world champion in the 110kg weight class of Greco-Roman style at the U17 World Wrestling Championships 2025? a) Bajrang Punia b) Ravi Kumar Dahiya c) Hardeep Singh d) Vinesh Phogat Ans: c) Hardeep Singh 14.When was the NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite successfully launched? a) July 25, 2025 b) August 4, 2025 c) July 30, 2025 d) August 1, 2025 Ans: c) July 30, 2025

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August 01, 2025 - Current affairs for all the Exams

1.What percentage of tariffs did US President Donald Trump announce on Indian goods? a) 15% b) 20% c) 25% d) 30% Ans: c) 25% 2.When are the new tariffs imposed by the US on Indian goods set to become effective? a) J...

1.What percentage of tariffs did US President Donald Trump announce on Indian goods? a) 15% b) 20% c) 25% d) 30% Ans: c) 25% 2.When are the new tariffs imposed by the US on Indian goods set to become effective? a) July 1, 2025 b) August 1, 2025 c) September 1, 2025 d) January 1, 2026 Ans: b) August 1, 2025 3.Economists project a potential reduction of how many basis points in India's GDP growth if the US tariffs persist throughout the fiscal year? a) 10-20 basis points b) 20-40 basis points c) 40-60 basis points d) 5-15 basis points Ans: b) 20-40 basis points 4.The NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite was successfully launched on July 31, 2025, from which location? a) Bengaluru b) Thiruvananthapuram c) Sriharikota d) Chennai Ans: c) Sriharikota 5.What is the primary purpose of the collaborative NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite mission? a) To study solar flares and space weather b) To enhance global monitoring of climate change and natural disasters c) To explore exoplanets and distant galaxies d) To facilitate deep-space communication Ans: b) To enhance global monitoring of climate change and natural disasters 6.How many chip-design projects have been sanctioned under the Design Linked Incentive (DLI) Scheme to bolster India's semiconductor capabilities? a) 15 b) 20 c) 23 d) 30 Ans: c) 23 7.Which Indian state launched its Quantum Mission at the Quantum India Bengaluru 2025 summit? a) Telangana b) Maharashtra c) Karnataka d) Tamil Nadu Ans: c) Karnataka 8.What is the new total allocation for the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY) after the recent increase? a) ₹1,920 crore b) ₹2,000 crore c) ₹6,520 crore d) ₹4,600 crore Ans: c) ₹6,520 crore 9.From which date did new rules for the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) come into effect? a) July 1, 2025 b) July 31, 2025 c) August 1, 2025 d) August 15, 2025 Ans: c) August 1, 2025 10.How does the World Bank currently classify India, despite its economic progress and decline in poverty rate? a) High-income country b) Upper middle-income country c) Lower middle-income country d) Low-income country Ans: c) Lower middle-income country 11.Who was recently appointed as Director in the Department of Personnel & Training? a) Sindhu B Rupesh b) Manoj Govil c) Alok Ranjan Ghosh d) Piyush Goyal Ans: c) Alok Ranjan Ghosh 12.The Supreme Court of India recently recalled its May 2 verdict concerning the liquidation of which company? a) Tata Steel b) Reliance Industries c) Bhushan Steel and Power Limited (BSPL) d) Adani Ports Ans: c) Bhushan Steel and Power Limited (BSPL) 13.Who is the Commerce Minister of India mentioned in the context of the US tariffs on Indian goods? a) Nirmala Sitharaman b) Piyush Goyal c) Subrahmanyam Jaishankar d) Rajnath Singh Ans: b) Piyush Goyal 14.What is Karnataka's ambitious target for its quantum economy by 2035? a) $10 billion b) $15 billion c) $20 billion d) $25 billion Ans: c) $20 billion

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July 31, 2025 - Current affairs for all the Exams

1.What is the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) revised economic growth projection for India for both 2025 and 2026? a) 6.2 percent b) 6.3 percent c) 6.4 percent d) 6.5 percent Ans: c) 6.4 percent 2.On what date was the Co...

1.What is the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) revised economic growth projection for India for both 2025 and 2026? a) 6.2 percent b) 6.3 percent c) 6.4 percent d) 6.5 percent Ans: c) 6.4 percent 2.On what date was the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) signed between India and the United Kingdom? a) July 11, 2025 b) July 24, 2025 c) July 29, 2025 d) April 2025 Ans: b) July 24, 2025 3.Who was appointed as the new Director General (DG) of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) in July 2025? a) Anuradha Thakur b) Anant Ambani c) Sanjay Singhal d) None of the above Ans: c) Sanjay Singhal 4.What was the RBI's Digital Payments Index in March 2025? a) 393.22 b) 493.22 c) 593.22 d) 693.22 Ans: b) 493.22 5.On July 11, 2025, what significant change occurred regarding environmental regulations for coal-fired power plants in India? a) New regulations for carbon capture technology were introduced. b) Most coal plants were exempted from installing technology to reduce SO2 emissions. c) Stricter limits were imposed on particulate matter emissions. d) All coal plants were mandated to switch to renewable energy sources. Ans: b) Most coal plants were exempted from installing technology to reduce SO2 emissions. 6.Which organization built the 6th Fast Patrol Vessel, ICGS 'Atal'? a) Cochin Shipyard Limited b) Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders c) Goa Shipyard Limited d) Hindustan Shipyard Limited Ans: c) Goa Shipyard Limited 7.How many judges were appointed by the President of India to High Courts on July 29, 2025, and to which High Courts? a) 15 Judges to Delhi, Bombay, and Calcutta High Courts b) 19 Judges to Gauhati, Madhya Pradesh, and Telangana High Courts c) 21 Judges to Karnataka, Madras, and Gujarat High Courts d) 17 Judges to Allahabad, Kerala, and Punjab & Haryana High Courts Ans: b) 19 Judges to Gauhati, Madhya Pradesh, and Telangana High Courts 8.Who was appointed as a Director on the Central Board of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)? a) Sanjay Singhal b) Anant Ambani c) Anuradha Thakur d) The content does not specify Ans: c) Anuradha Thakur 9.Which indigenously developed missile was successfully tested by DRDO from the Odisha coast? a) Agni b) Prithvi c) BrahMos d) Pralay Ans: d) Pralay 10.Where were the 6th India-Fiji Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) held on July 29, 2025? a) New Delhi b) Suva c) Mumbai d) Nadi Ans: b) Suva 11.India established the COP-33 cell with the aim of hosting which future UN Climate Summit? a) 2026 UN Climate Summit b) 2027 UN Climate Summit c) 2028 UN Climate Summit d) 2029 UN Climate Summit Ans: c) 2028 UN Climate Summit 12.What percentage increase in bilateral trade is expected between India and the UK by 2040 due to the CETA agreement? a) 29 percent b) 39 percent c) 49 percent d) 59 percent Ans: b) 39 percent

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July 31, 2025 - Current affairs for all the Exams

1.The NISAR Earth-observing satellite, successfully launched on July 30, 2025, is a collaborative mission between which two space agencies? a) ISRO and ESA b) NASA and Roscosmos c) ISRO and NASA d) JAXA and CNSA Ans: c) ISRO and NASA...

1.The NISAR Earth-observing satellite, successfully launched on July 30, 2025, is a collaborative mission between which two space agencies? a) ISRO and ESA b) NASA and Roscosmos c) ISRO and NASA d) JAXA and CNSA Ans: c) ISRO and NASA 2.Which organization successfully conducted flight tests of the Pralay missile to enhance India's defence capabilities? a) Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) b) Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) c) Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) d) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) Ans: b) Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) 3.What is the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) growth forecast for India for both 2025 and 2026? a) 5.8% b) 6.0% c) 6.4% d) 7.1% Ans: c) 6.4% 4.US President Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff plus penalty on Indian imports, effective August 1, 2025. What reason was cited for this move? a) India's trade deficit with the US b) Concerns over intellectual property rights c) High Indian tariffs d) India's support for rival economies Ans: c) High Indian tariffs 5.Union Communication Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia launched the Sanchar Mobile App (now "Sanchar Saathi") primarily to combat what? a) Digital illiteracy b) Telecom-related cyber frauds c) Online gaming addiction d) Data privacy breaches Ans: b) Telecom-related cyber frauds 6.What clarification did the Income Tax Department provide regarding the new Income Tax Bill 2025? a) A new tax slab has been introduced. b) All tax exemptions have been removed. c) There are no changes in tax rates. d) Corporate tax rates have been increased. Ans: c) There are no changes in tax rates. 7.India has established a COP-33 cell with the aim of hosting which major international event? a) 2028 G20 Summit b) 2028 UN Climate Summit c) 2028 World Economic Forum d) 2028 BRICS Summit Ans: b) 2028 UN Climate Summit 8.International Tiger Day was observed on July 29, 2025, with what specific theme? a) "Tigers for a Sustainable Future" b) "Protecting Tigers, Protecting Ecosystems" c) "Securing the future of Tigers with Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities at the heart" d) "Global Partnership for Tiger Conservation" Ans: c) "Securing the future of Tigers with Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities at the heart" 9.Who became the first Indian woman to win the FIDE Chess World Cup and achieve the Grandmaster title? a) Koneru Humpy b) Harika Dronavalli c) Divya Deshmukh d) Tania Sachdev Ans: c) Divya Deshmukh 10.Which two Indian texts were recently included in the UNESCO Memory of the World International Register, celebrated by IGNCA? a) Rig Veda and Upanishads b) Ramayana and Mahabharata c) Bhagavad Gita and Natyashastra d) Arthashastra and Manusmriti Ans: c) Bhagavad Gita and Natyashastra 11.On what date was the NISAR Earth-observing satellite successfully launched? a) July 29, 2025 b) July 30, 2025 c) August 1, 2025 d) August 15, 2025 Ans: b) July 30, 2025 12.In addition to Hindi, the Sanchar Mobile App (Sanchar Saathi) was launched in how many regional languages? a) 10 b) 15 c) 21 d) 22 Ans: c) 21 13.Prime Minister Narendra Modi's five-nation diplomatic tour includes participation in the BRICS Summit in which country? a) South Africa b) Russia c) China d) Brazil Ans: d) Brazil 14.According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), what is India's current position among major economies based on its growth forecast? a) Second fastest-growing b) Third largest economy c) Fastest-growing d) Most stable economy Ans: c) Fastest-growing 15.Which institution is hosting a national symposium to celebrate the inclusion of the Bhagavad Gita and Natyashastra in the UNESCO Memory of the World International Register? a) National Museum, New Delhi b) Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) c) Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) d) Sahitya Akademi Ans: c) Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA)

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July 30, 2025 - Current affairs for all the Exams

1.According to the IMF's July 2025 World Economic Outlook Update, what is India's revised growth forecast for FY2025-26 and FY2026-27? a) 6.0% b) 6.2% c) 6.4% d) 6.6% Ans: c) 6.4% 2.Which organization successfully conducted ...

1.According to the IMF's July 2025 World Economic Outlook Update, what is India's revised growth forecast for FY2025-26 and FY2026-27? a) 6.0% b) 6.2% c) 6.4% d) 6.6% Ans: c) 6.4% 2.Which organization successfully conducted two consecutive flight-tests of the Pralay quasi-ballistic missile? a) Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) b) Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) c) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) d) Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) Ans: b) Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) 3.From which location were the Pralay quasi-ballistic missile flight-tests conducted? a) Chandipur, Odisha b) Pokhran, Rajasthan c) Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha d) Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh Ans: c) Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha 4.What is a key advanced capability of the Pralay quasi-ballistic missile? a) Stealth technology for radar evasion b) Ability to alter its trajectory mid-air after covering a certain range c) Intercontinental range with nuclear warhead capability d) Submarine launch capability Ans: b) Ability to alter its trajectory mid-air after covering a certain range 5.The NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite is scheduled to launch from which facility? a) Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, Thiruvananthapuram b) U R Rao Satellite Centre, Bengaluru c) Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota d) Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre, Mahendragiri Ans: c) Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota 6.As per the report released on Global Tiger Day 2025, which national park holds the third-highest tiger density in India? a) Ranthambore National Park b) Kaziranga National Park c) Sundarbans National Park d) Kanha National Park Ans: b) Kaziranga National Park 7.What is the approximate total tiger population in India, as per the latest report? a) Exceeding 2,500 b) Exceeding 3,000 c) Exceeding 3,600 d) Exceeding 4,000 Ans: c) Exceeding 3,600 8.Which regions were identified by a new IIT Gandhinagar study as primary hotspots for flash floods across India? a) Eastern Ghats, Deccan Plateau, North-Eastern India b) Himalayas, Western Coast, Central India c) Thar Desert, Gangetic Plains, Southern Plateau d) Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, West Bengal Ans: b) Himalayas, Western Coast, Central India 9.What is the budget allocated for the National Mission on Edible Oils – Oilseeds (NMEO–Oilseeds) for the period 2024-25 to 2030-31? a) ₹8,500 crore b) ₹9,250 crore c) ₹10,103 crore d) ₹11,500 crore Ans: c) ₹10,103 crore 10.According to the 'State of Food and Nutrition in the World' (SOFI) 2025 report, approximately how many people worldwide were affected by hunger in 2024? a) 550 million b) 600 million c) 720 million d) 800 million Ans: c) 720 million 11.Which region accounted for the largest number of undernourished individuals globally in 2024, as per the SOFI 2025 report? a) Africa b) South America c) Europe d) Asia Ans: d) Asia 12.Why did the India Champions team decline to participate in the World Championship of Legends semifinal against Pakistan? a) Scheduling conflicts with other tournaments b) Injuries to key players c) Stance against engaging in competitive fixtures with their arch-rivals, particularly following the Pahalgam terror attack d) Lack of adequate practice facilities Ans: c) Stance against engaging in competitive fixtures with their arch-rivals, particularly following the Pahalgam terror attack 13.India has received an invitation to join which regional football event next month? a) SAFF Championship b) AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers c) Central Asian Football Association's (CAFA) Nations Cup d) ASEAN Football Federation Championship Ans: c) Central Asian Football Association's (CAFA) Nations Cup 14.When did the deadly Pahalgam attack occur, which claimed the lives of 26 tourists? a) March 2025 b) April 2025 c) May 2025 d) June 2025 Ans: b) April 2025

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July 30, 2025 - Current affairs for all the Exams

1.The indigenously developed Pralay missile was successfully flight tested by which organization? a) Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) b) Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) c) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (...

1.The indigenously developed Pralay missile was successfully flight tested by which organization? a) Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) b) Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) c) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) d) Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) Ans: b) Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) 2.From which location were the flight tests of the Pralay missile conducted? a) Chandipur, Odisha b) Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh c) Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha d) Pokhran, Rajasthan Ans: c) Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha 3.What evidence found at the Pahalgam attack site reportedly linked the perpetrators to Pakistan? a) Pakistani currency notes b) Pakistani military uniforms c) Pakistani voter ID numbers d) Pakistani SIM cards Ans: c) Pakistani voter ID numbers 4.Where was the foundation stone for India's first national cooperative university, Tribhuvan Sahkari University, laid? a) Gandhinagar, Gujarat b) Anand, Gujarat c) Jaipur, Rajasthan d) Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh Ans: b) Anand, Gujarat 5.What was the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) Financial Inclusion Index in March 2025? a) 64.2 b) 65.5 c) 67 d) 68.3 Ans: c) 67 6.According to a World Bank report, how much funding will Indian cities require by 2050 to develop climate-resilient infrastructure and services? a) $1.5 trillion b) $2.0 trillion c) $2.4 trillion d) $3.0 trillion Ans: c) $2.4 trillion 7.How many new scientific tools were launched by the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) on its 19th Foundation Day? a) 10 b) 12 c) 14 d) 16 Ans: c) 14 8.Which eminent Indian-born economist and author recently passed away at the age of 85? a) Amartya Sen b) Jagdish Bhagwati c) Raghuram Rajan d) Meghnad Desai Ans: d) Meghnad Desai 9.What is the projected annual trade volume between India and the United Kingdom after the formalization of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)? a) Approximately $20 billion b) Approximately $25 billion c) Approximately $30 billion d) Approximately $34 billion Ans: d) Approximately $34 billion 10.For the first time, what significant concession did India permit under the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) with the UK? a) Duty cuts for UK-origin automotive parts b) Duty cuts for UK-origin agricultural products c) Duty cuts for UK-origin alcoholic beverages d) Duty cuts for UK-origin textile products Ans: c) Duty cuts for UK-origin alcoholic beverages 11.An official from India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) met with ministers in which city, marking India's first direct engagement with Syria following the fall of the Assad regime? a) Aleppo b) Damascus c) Homs d) Latakia Ans: b) Damascus 12.The Indian Navy Chief commenced a four-day visit to which country to strengthen defense and maritime cooperation? a) United States b) Australia c) Japan d) South Korea Ans: c) Japan 13.Which two countries announced their intentions to recognize the Palestinian state at the United Nations in September? a) Germany and Italy b) France and the UK c) Canada and Australia d) Spain and Portugal Ans: b) France and the UK 14.Who made history by becoming the first Indian woman champion in the FIDE Women's World Cup, earning her the prestigious Grandmaster title? a) Koneru Humpy b) Harika Dronavalli c) Divya Deshmukh d) Tania Sachdev Ans: c) Divya Deshmukh 15.Which Indian badminton duo re-entered the Top 10 in the BWF World Rankings? a) Kidambi Srikanth and Lakshya Sen b) Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty c) Prannoy H.S. and Sameer Verma d) B. Sumeeth Reddy and Manu Attri Ans: b) Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty

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1.India's first hydrogen-powered train coach, the Driving Power Car (DPC), was successfully tested at which location? a) Rail Coach Factory, Kapurthala b) Integral Coach Factory (ICF), Chennai c) Modern Coach Factory, Raebareli d) Bh...

1.India's first hydrogen-powered train coach, the Driving Power Car (DPC), was successfully tested at which location? a) Rail Coach Factory, Kapurthala b) Integral Coach Factory (ICF), Chennai c) Modern Coach Factory, Raebareli d) Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML), Bengaluru Ans: b) Integral Coach Factory (ICF), Chennai 2.Which airport's new terminal building was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to Tamil Nadu? a) Chennai International Airport b) Coimbatore International Airport c) Madurai Airport d) Tuticorin Airport Ans: d) Tuticorin Airport 3.Who was recently appointed as a Director on the Central Board of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)? a) Nirmala Sitharaman b) Anuradha Thakur c) Shaktikanta Das d) T.V. Somanathan Ans: b) Anuradha Thakur 4.Which new rules were notified by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change to manage sites polluted by hazardous chemicals? a) Hazardous Waste (Management) Rules, 2025 b) Environmental Impact Assessment Rules, 2025 c) Environment Protection (Management of Contaminated Sites) Rules, 2025 d) Pollution Control and Remediation Rules, 2025 Ans: c) Environment Protection (Management of Contaminated Sites) Rules, 2025 5.How many high-risk lakes in the Himalayan region are prioritized under India's national program to monitor and mitigate Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) risks? a) 95 b) 125 c) 195 d) 250 Ans: c) 195 6.What was the name of the security operation under which Suleman Shah, the mastermind behind the Pahalgam terror attack, was eliminated? a) Operation All Out b) Operation Mahadev c) Operation Falcon d) Operation Shanti Ans: b) Operation Mahadev 7.What is the primary purpose of the National Digital Repository (NDR) being created by the Ministry of Labour & Employment? a) To store digital records of unorganized workers' e-SHRAM registrations b) To create a database for national skill development programs c) To digitize and preserve ancient manuscripts d) To manage digital infrastructure for government services Ans: c) To digitize and preserve ancient manuscripts 8.Under India's new Green Steel Procurement Policy, what percentage of public steel purchases will be mandated from low-emission sources? a) 10% b) 15% c) 20% d) 25% Ans: d) 25% 9.What was the value of the Line of Credit (LoC) extended by India to the Maldives during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit? a) ₹2,500 crore b) ₹3,750 crore c) ₹4,850 crore d) ₹5,000 crore Ans: c) ₹4,850 crore 10.The joint military exercise 'Ex Bold Kurukshetra 2025' was conducted between India and which other country? a) United States b) France c) Singapore d) Japan Ans: c) Singapore 11.Which country has set up a COP33 Cell under its MoEFCC to prepare for hosting the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP33) in 2028? a) India b) China c) Brazil d) South Africa Ans: a) India 12.The NASA-ISRO NISAR satellite was mounted on which launch vehicle ahead of its launch? a) Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) b) Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) c) Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) d) Falcon 9 Ans: b) Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) 13.Who became the first Indian to win the FIDE Women's World Cup 2025? a) Koneru Humpy b) Harika Dronavalli c) Tania Sachdev d) Divya Deshmukh Ans: d) Divya Deshmukh 14.What was the theme for World Hepatitis Day observed on July 28, 2025? a) Hepatitis Can't Wait b) Hepatitis: Let's Break It Down c) Find the Missing Millions d) Invest in Eliminating Hepatitis Ans: b) Hepatitis: Let's Break It Down 15.International Tiger Day was observed on which date in 2025? a) July 26 b) July 27 c) July 28 d) July 29 Ans: d) July 29

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1.What was India's retail inflation, as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), in June 2025? a) 4.4% b) 2.1% c) 6.2% d) 11.8% Ans: b) 2.1% 2.According to the Finance Ministry's latest report, what is the projected GDP g...

1.What was India's retail inflation, as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), in June 2025? a) 4.4% b) 2.1% c) 6.2% d) 11.8% Ans: b) 2.1% 2.According to the Finance Ministry's latest report, what is the projected GDP growth rate for India in FY26? a) 4.4% to 4.8% b) 5.5% to 6.0% c) 6.2% to 6.5% d) 7.0% to 7.5% Ans: c) 6.2% to 6.5% 3.What significant new feature was updated to the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) to be allowed starting August? a) International remittances b) Credit lines c) Automated bill payments d) Offline transactions Ans: b) Credit lines 4.What new measure is the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) set to introduce to enhance policyholder protection? a) Mandatory digital insurance policies b) A national insurance database c) Internal Insurance Ombudsman in all insurance companies d) Standardized premium rates Ans: c) Internal Insurance Ombudsman in all insurance companies 5.By what percentage did Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows into India rise in FY25 compared to FY24? a) 11.8% b) 14% c) 20% d) 40% Ans: b) 14% 6.Under which Pay Commission will the July 2025 Dearness Allowance (DA) increase for central government employees be the final hike? a) 6th Pay Commission b) 7th Pay Commission c) 8th Pay Commission d) 9th Pay Commission Ans: b) 7th Pay Commission 7.With which country did India sign a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA) aimed at lowering tariffs and boosting investment? a) United States b) Japan c) United Kingdom d) Australia Ans: c) United Kingdom 8.The 14th edition of the joint military exercise 'Bold Kurukshetra' was conducted between India and which other country? a) France b) United States c) Singapore d) Russia Ans: c) Singapore 9.What was the value of the Line of Credit extended by India to the Maldives to strengthen relations? a) Rs. 1,015 crore b) Rs. 3,200 crore c) Rs. 4,850 crore d) Rs. 2,500 crore Ans: c) Rs. 4,850 crore 10.Who was appointed as a Director on the RBI's Central Board? a) Nitish Kumar b) Divya Deshmukh c) Anuradha Thakur d) Droupadi Murmu Ans: c) Anuradha Thakur 11.Which state will establish India's first Centre of Excellence for Hornbill Conservation? a) Bihar b) Delhi c) Rajasthan d) Tamil Nadu Ans: d) Tamil Nadu 12.Which city was declared the Cleanest City in the Swachh Survekshan 2024–25? a) Jodhpur b) Panaji c) Delhi d) Chennai Ans: b) Panaji 13.Under India's Green Steel Procurement Policy, what percentage of public steel purchases will be mandated from low-emission sources? a) 10% b) 15% c) 25% d) 50% Ans: c) 25% 14.Under which amended act has the National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) been given statutory backing? a) National Security Act, 2025 b) Disaster Management Act, 2025 c) Public Safety Act, 2025 d) Emergency Response Act, 2025 Ans: b) Disaster Management Act, 2025 15.Who won the FIDE Women's Chess World Cup 2025? a) Anuradha Thakur b) Droupadi Murmu c) Divya Deshmukh d) Nitish Kumar Ans: c) Divya Deshmukh

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1.What was the primary cause of the tragic stampede at Mansa Devi temple in Haridwar on July 27, 2025? a) Structural collapse of the temple b) Panic triggered by a fallen electric wire c) A major fire outbreak within the premises d) ...

1.What was the primary cause of the tragic stampede at Mansa Devi temple in Haridwar on July 27, 2025? a) Structural collapse of the temple b) Panic triggered by a fallen electric wire c) A major fire outbreak within the premises d) Uncontrolled crowd surge due to a VIP visit Ans: b) Panic triggered by a fallen electric wire 2.Which government body recently introduced new guidelines mandating annual comprehensive third-party cybersecurity audits for all public and private organizations managing digital systems? a) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) b) National Informatics Centre (NIC) c) Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) d) Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Ans: c) Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) 3.What is the extended deadline for central government employees to opt for the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) under the National Pension System (NPS)? a) August 31, 2025 b) September 30, 2025 c) October 31, 2025 d) December 31, 2025 Ans: b) September 30, 2025 4.What significant environmental policy shift was noted regarding coal-fired power plants in India? a) Mandating stricter carbon emission standards for all plants b) Exempting most plants from installing technology to reduce sulphur dioxide (SO2) emissions c) Introducing a new tax on coal consumption for power generation d) Phasing out all coal-fired power plants by 2030 Ans: b) Exempting most plants from installing technology to reduce sulphur dioxide (SO2) emissions 5.What GDP growth rate has the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) projected for India for FY26? a) 5.8% b) 6.0% c) 6.5% d) 7.2% Ans: c) 6.5% 6.From which date did new financial rules come into effect, making the GSTR-3B form no longer editable after filing? a) January 1, 2025 b) April 1, 2025 c) July 1, 2025 d) October 1, 2025 Ans: c) July 1, 2025 7.When did Prime Minister Narendra Modi visit the United Kingdom for the signing of a landmark UK-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA)? a) July 15-16, 2025 b) July 23-24, 2025 c) August 1-2, 2025 d) September 5-6, 2025 Ans: b) July 23-24, 2025 8.Which of the following was NOT explicitly mentioned as an area covered by the bilateral agreements signed between India and the Maldives? a) Digital payments (UPI integration) b) Debt relief c) Joint military exercises d) Line of Credit Ans: c) Joint military exercises 9.Which organization was designated as a Foreign Terrorist Organization by the U.S. on July 18, 2025? a) Lashkar-e-Taiba b) Jaish-e-Mohammed c) The Resistance Front (TRF) d) Hizbul Mujahideen Ans: c) The Resistance Front (TRF) 10.Who was honored with the GP Birla Memorial Award 2025? a) Anahat Singh b) Dr. V. Narayanan c) The Union Home Secretary d) The current RBI Governor Ans: b) Dr. V. Narayanan 11.What was the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)'s response regarding providing data on beneficiaries under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA)? a) They provided detailed data publicly. b) They declined to provide the data. c) They released partial data for specific states. d) They are still compiling the data. Ans: b) They declined to provide the data. 12.When can central government employees and pensioners anticipate the final Dearness Allowance (DA) hike under the 7th Pay Commission? a) Around July 2025 b) Around August 2025 c) Around October 2025 d) Around December 2025 Ans: c) Around October 2025 13.India has emerged as the world's fourth-largest economy in 2025 and is projected to become the third-largest by which year? a) 2026 b) 2027 c) 2028 d) 2030 Ans: c) 2028 14.Which country announced its formal recognition of Palestine as a state at the United Nations General Assembly in September? a) Germany b) United Kingdom c) France d) Spain Ans: c) France 15.In which sport did Anahat Singh secure India's first World Junior medal (bronze) in 15 years? a) Badminton b) Table Tennis c) Squash d) Tennis Ans: c) Squash

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July 28, 2025 - Current affairs for all the Exams

1.India signed the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) with which country on July 27, 2025? a) United States b) United Kingdom c) Australia d) European Union Ans: b) United Kingdom 2.Which Indian minister state...

1.India signed the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) with which country on July 27, 2025? a) United States b) United Kingdom c) Australia d) European Union Ans: b) United Kingdom 2.Which Indian minister stated that the CETA agreement with the UK signifies India's growing global standing? a) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman b) External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar c) Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal d) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Ans: c) Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal 3.Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited which country on July 27, 2025, to strengthen bilateral ties and commence FTA negotiations? a) Sri Lanka b) Nepal c) Bangladesh d) Maldives Ans: d) Maldives 4.What was India's Consumer Price Inflation (CPI) in June 2025, as per the RBI bulletin? a) 4.00% b) 2.10% c) 3.50% d) 1.80% Ans: b) 2.10% 5.The CPI level of 2.10% in June 2025 marked the lowest level since which month and year? a) January 2020 b) December 2018 c) January 2019 d) March 2021 Ans: c) January 2019 6.Which policy, unveiled recently by the Union Home and Cooperation Minister, aims to revitalize India's cooperative movement? a) National Rural Development Policy – 2025 b) National Cooperative Policy – 2025 c) National Tribal Empowerment Policy – 2025 d) National Economic Growth Policy – 2025 Ans: b) National Cooperative Policy – 2025 7.Which state's electoral rolls are undergoing a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) according to the Election Commission of India? a) Uttar Pradesh b) West Bengal c) Bihar d) Rajasthan Ans: c) Bihar 8.Which Indian astronaut's return from the International Space Station (ISS) was lauded by PM Modi in his 'Mann Ki Baat' broadcast? a) Rakesh Sharma b) Kalpana Chawla c) Shubhanshu Shukla d) Sunita Williams Ans: c) Shubhanshu Shukla 9.The NISAR satellite, a collaboration between NASA and ISRO, is scheduled for launch on which date? a) July 27, 2025 b) August 15, 2025 c) July 30, 2025 d) September 5, 2025 Ans: c) July 30, 2025 10.A tragic stampede occurred at which temple in Haridwar, Uttarakhand, on July 27, 2025? a) Kedarnath Temple b) Badrinath Temple c) Mansa Devi temple d) Har Ki Pauri Ans: c) Mansa Devi temple 11.What is observed globally on July 28, 2025? a) World Environment Day b) World Hepatitis Day c) International Yoga Day d) World Population Day Ans: b) World Hepatitis Day 12.Defence Minister Rajnath Singh highlighted the critical role of which two factors in driving India's economic growth? a) Digitalization and foreign investment b) Infrastructure and seamless logistics management c) Agricultural productivity and rural development d) Export promotion and trade agreements Ans: b) Infrastructure and seamless logistics management 13.For how many consecutive months has India's Consumer Price Inflation (CPI) remained below 4% as of June 2025? a) Three b) Four c) Five d) Six Ans: c) Five

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1.When were the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and the "India-UK Vision 2035" signed? a) July 24, 2025 b) June 15, 2025 c) August 1, 2025 d) May 10, 2025 Ans: a) July 24, 2025 2.What is the target set for doubling bilat...

1.When were the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and the "India-UK Vision 2035" signed? a) July 24, 2025 b) June 15, 2025 c) August 1, 2025 d) May 10, 2025 Ans: a) July 24, 2025 2.What is the target set for doubling bilateral trade between India and the UK by 2030, as per the new FTA? a) $50 billion b) $75 billion c) $112 billion d) $150 billion Ans: c) $112 billion 3.Which of the following is NOT one of the five pillars outlined in the "India-UK Vision 2035"? a) Growth b) Security c) Defence d) Education Ans: b) Security 4.Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the Maldives, reinforcing bilateral ties, took place on which dates in 2025? a) July 1-2, 2025 b) July 10-11, 2025 c) July 25-26, 2025 d) August 5-6, 2025 Ans: c) July 25-26, 2025 5.Who was the Maldivian President who expressed gratitude for India's "pivotal" economic assistance during PM Modi's visit? a) Ibrahim Mohamed Solih b) Mohamed Muizzu c) Abdulla Yameen d) Maumoon Abdul Gayoom Ans: b) Mohamed Muizzu 6.What is the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) projected real GDP growth for India for Fiscal Year 2025-26? a) 5.8% b) 6.0% c) 6.5% d) 7.2% Ans: c) 6.5% 7.What was the near-record high touched by MCX August futures for gold per 10 grams in July 2025? a) ₹95,200 b) ₹100,555 c) ₹105,100 d) ₹110,000 Ans: b) ₹100,555 8.From which date did new financial rules, including tightened GST return filing and mandatory Aadhaar for new PAN cards, come into effect? a) April 1, 2025 b) June 1, 2025 c) July 1, 2025 d) October 1, 2025 Ans: c) July 1, 2025 9.Exercise Bold Kurukshetra 2025 is set to advance defence cooperation between India and which other country? a) United States b) Japan c) Singapore d) France Ans: c) Singapore 10.Which anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas was commemorated on July 26, 2025? a) 25th b) 26th c) 27th d) 28th Ans: b) 26th 11.How many Members of Parliament were honored with Sansad Ratna Awards 2025 for their exemplary performance? a) 12 b) 15 c) 17 d) 20 Ans: c) 17 12.Which Indian app received the WSIS Champion Award 2025 in Geneva, Switzerland? a) MyGov App b) UMANG App c) My Panchayat App d) DigiLocker App Ans: c) My Panchayat App 13.Where was the Green Hydrogen Summit 2025 held? a) New Delhi b) Bengaluru c) Amravati d) Hyderabad Ans: c) Amravati 14.Which ISRO project, launching from Sriharikota, is expected to enhance international collaborations in space technology? a) Chandrayaan-4 b) Gaganyaan c) NISAR d) Aditya-L2 Ans: c) NISAR 15.President's Rule was extended for another six months in which Indian state, as mentioned in the content? a) Jammu & Kashmir b) Punjab c) Manipur d) West Bengal Ans: c) Manipur

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1.What is the alternative name for the India-U.K. Free Trade Agreement (FTA) signed on July 25, 2025? a) Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) b) Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) c) Bilateral Trade and ...

1.What is the alternative name for the India-U.K. Free Trade Agreement (FTA) signed on July 25, 2025? a) Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) b) Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) c) Bilateral Trade and Investment Agreement (BTIA) d) Global Economic Cooperation Agreement (GECA) Ans: b) Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) 2.On what date was the India-U.K. Free Trade Agreement officially signed? a) July 26, 2025 b) July 25, 2025 c) July 15, 2025 d) August 1, 2025 Ans: b) July 25, 2025 3.What percentage of India's exports to the United Kingdom will be duty-free under the newly signed FTA? a) 90% b) 95% c) 99% d) 100% Ans: c) 99% 4.Which British Prime Minister was present during the signing of the India-U.K. FTA? a) Rishi Sunak b) Boris Johnson c) Keir Starmer d) Liz Truss Ans: c) Keir Starmer 5.When did Prime Minister Narendra Modi visit the Maldives, marking a crucial diplomatic turnaround? a) July 25, 2025 b) July 26, 2025 c) August 1, 2025 d) July 20, 2025 Ans: b) July 26, 2025 6.What was the amount of the Line of Credit extended by India to Maldives for infrastructure development during PM Modi's visit? a) ₹3,850 crore b) ₹4,000 crore c) ₹4,850 crore d) ₹5,000 crore Ans: c) ₹4,850 crore 7.By what percentage did India reduce Maldives' annual debt repayment burden during PM Modi's visit? a) 25% b) 30% c) 40% d) 50% Ans: c) 40% 8.Which Indian digital payment systems were integrated with Maldives during PM Modi's recent visit? a) BHIM and PhonePe b) UPI and RuPay c) PayTM and Google Pay d) NetBanking and Debit Cards Ans: b) UPI and RuPay 9.On what date did the Supreme Court of India issue sweeping guidelines on student mental health? a) July 25, 2025 b) July 26, 2025 c) July 20, 2025 d) August 1, 2025 Ans: b) July 26, 2025 10.The Supreme Court's mandated uniform mental health policy is applicable to which of the following educational settings? a) Only universities and colleges b) Only schools and coaching centers c) All schools, colleges, universities, hostels, and coaching centers d) Only government-funded educational institutions Ans: c) All schools, colleges, universities, hostels, and coaching centers 11.Which anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas was commemorated on July 26, 2025? a) 25th b) 26th c) 27th d) 28th Ans: b) 26th 12.As of July 2025, the Atal Pension Yojana (APY) crossed what major milestone in total gross enrollments? a) Over 5 crore b) Over 6 crore c) Over 7 crore d) Over 8 crore Ans: d) Over 8 crore 13.How many Members of Parliament were honored with the Sansad Ratna Awards 2025? a) 10 b) 12 c) 15 d) 17 Ans: d) 17 14.Who was appointed as the first woman Vice-Chancellor of Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)? a) Dr. Suman Sharma b) Prof. Uma Kanjilal c) Dr. Ritu Singh d) Prof. Meena Devi Ans: b) Prof. Uma Kanjilal 15.Who was appointed as the Chairman of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI)? a) Piyush Goyal b) Ajay Seth c) Shaktikanta Das d) T.V. Somanathan Ans: b) Ajay Seth

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1.The India-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement (FTA) was formally signed on July 24, 2025, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and which British Prime Minister? a) Rishi Sunak b) Boris Johnson c) Keir Starmer d) Theresa May Ans: c) Keir...

1.The India-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement (FTA) was formally signed on July 24, 2025, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and which British Prime Minister? a) Rishi Sunak b) Boris Johnson c) Keir Starmer d) Theresa May Ans: c) Keir Starmer 2.What is the projected annual increase in bilateral trade between India and the UK due to the recently signed Free Trade Agreement? a) $20 billion b) $34 billion c) $45 billion d) $50 billion Ans: b) $34 billion 3.India achieved its target of 20% ethanol blending in petrol in 2025. How many years ahead of the initial deadline was this achievement made? a) 2 years b) 3 years c) 4 years d) 5 years Ans: d) 5 years 4.What was the total foreign exchange saving attributed to India's achievement of 20% ethanol blending in petrol? a) ₹0.5 lakh crore b) ₹1.0 lakh crore c) ₹1.36 lakh crore d) ₹2.0 lakh crore Ans: c) ₹1.36 lakh crore 5.On July 25, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi became India's second-longest serving Prime Minister. Whose record did he surpass? a) Jawaharlal Nehru b) Indira Gandhi c) Manmohan Singh d) Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ans: b) Indira Gandhi 6.The Union Ministry of Cooperation unveiled the National Cooperation Policy – 2025. What is the intended guiding framework period for this policy? a) 2025 to 2030 b) 2025 to 2035 c) 2025 to 2040 d) 2025 to 2045 Ans: d) 2025 to 2045 7.The Labour Ministry announced the rollout of the PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PM-VBRY). What is the total outlay for this employment-linked incentive scheme? a) ₹50,000 crore b) ₹75,000 crore c) ₹99,446 crore d) ₹1,20,000 crore Ans: c) ₹99,446 crore 8.When is the PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PM-VBRY) scheduled to roll out? a) July 1, 2025 b) August 1, 2025 c) September 1, 2025 d) January 1, 2026 Ans: b) August 1, 2025 9.Which ministry introduced the National Sports Governance Bill, 2025, in the Lok Sabha? a) Ministry of Home Affairs b) Ministry of Finance c) Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports d) Ministry of Law and Justice Ans: c) Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports 10.A key objective of the National Sports Governance Bill, 2025, is to bring all recognized sports bodies under which act? a) Companies Act b) Right to Information Act c) Sports Development Act d) Prevention of Corruption Act Ans: b) Right to Information Act 11.What is the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) projected GDP growth for India for FY 2025-26? a) 5.8% b) 6.0% c) 6.5% d) 7.0% Ans: c) 6.5% 12.What was India's historic achievement in green transportation mentioned in the content? a) Launch of the first electric bus fleet b) Successful test of the first Hydrogen-Powered Train Coach c) Inauguration of the largest solar-powered airport d) Development of the first biofuel-powered commercial aircraft Ans: b) Successful test of the first Hydrogen-Powered Train Coach 13.In the Henley Passport Index 2025, India marked its biggest-ever jump. From which position did it improve to its new position? a) From 90th to 80th b) From 85th to 77th c) From 80th to 70th d) From 75th to 65th Ans: b) From 85th to 77th 14.What was India's retail inflation rate in June 2025, as stated in the content? a) 3.5% b) 2.8% c) 2.1% d) 1.5% Ans: c) 2.1% 15.PM Modi is noted as the first non-Congress Prime Minister to achieve which specific milestone mentioned in the text? a) To serve for more than 4,000 days b) To sign a major FTA with the UK c) To serve two full terms d) To oversee a hydrogen-powered train test Ans: c) To serve two full terms

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July 26, 2025 - Current affairs for all the Exams

1.What percentage of tariff lines for Indian exports to the UK will receive zero-duty access under the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) signed between India and the United Kingdom? a) 75% b) 90% c) 99% d) 100% Ans: c...

1.What percentage of tariff lines for Indian exports to the UK will receive zero-duty access under the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) signed between India and the United Kingdom? a) 75% b) 90% c) 99% d) 100% Ans: c) 99% 2.What is the name of the strategic blueprint for enhanced cooperation across various sectors endorsed by India and the United Kingdom? a) India-UK Trade & Technology Pact b) India–UK Vision 2035 c) Indo-British Economic Corridor d) UK-India Strategic Partnership Agreement Ans: b) India–UK Vision 2035 3.What was the amount of the Line of Credit announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the Maldives during his visit on July 25, 2025? a) $450 million b) $565 million c) $600 million d) $720 million Ans: b) $565 million 4.Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the Maldives on July 25, 2025, underscores which key Indian foreign policy? a) Act East Policy b) Look West Policy c) Neighbourhood First Policy d) Indo-Pacific Strategy Ans: c) Neighbourhood First Policy 5.When did India successfully achieve its 20% ethanol blending target in petrol, according to the provided content? a) 2024 b) 2025 c) 2028 d) 2030 Ans: b) 2025 6.India achieved its target of 50% non-fossil fuel electricity capacity by 2030 how many years ahead of schedule? a) Two years b) Three years c) Four years d) Five years Ans: d) Five years 7.The National Cooperative Policy 2025 aims to triple the cooperative sector's share in India's GDP by which year? a) 2030 b) 2032 c) 2034 d) 2035 Ans: c) 2034 8.How many Day Care Cancer Centres (DCCCs) were approved for establishment across the country for the financial year 2025-26? a) Around 100 b) Over 150 c) Over 200 d) Exactly 250 Ans: c) Over 200 9.What was India's Financial Inclusion Index (FI-Index) for 2025, as announced by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)? a) 64.2% b) 65.5% c) 67% d) 68.3% Ans: c) 67% 10.Who did Prime Minister Narendra Modi surpass on July 25, 2025, to become India's second-longest serving Prime Minister? a) Jawaharlal Nehru b) Atal Bihari Vajpayee c) Manmohan Singh d) Indira Gandhi Ans: d) Indira Gandhi 11.What is India's new position in the Henley Passport Index 2025, reflecting enhanced global mobility? a) 85th b) 80th c) 77th d) 70th Ans: c) 77th 12.How many years has the Skill India Mission successfully completed as mentioned in the content? a) 5 Years b) 7 Years c) 10 Years d) 12 Years Ans: c) 10 Years 13.Indian ports have significantly improved efficiency by reducing ship turnaround time from 4 days to how many days? a) Less than 1 day b) 1.5 days c) 2 days d) 3 days Ans: a) Less than 1 day 14.The National Cooperative Policy 2025 aims to ensure active participation of how many members? a) 10 crore b) 25 crore c) 50 crore d) 75 crore Ans: c) 50 crore

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July 25, 2025 - Current affairs for all the Exams

1.What is a key feature of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) signed between India and the United Kingdom regarding Indian exports? a) It mandates a 50% tariff reduction on all goods. b) It provides zero-duty acces...

1.What is a key feature of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) signed between India and the United Kingdom regarding Indian exports? a) It mandates a 50% tariff reduction on all goods. b) It provides zero-duty access on 99% tariff lines for Indian exports to the UK. c) It focuses solely on agricultural products. d) It limits Indian exports to the UK to specific sectors only. Ans: b) It provides zero-duty access on 99% tariff lines for Indian exports to the UK. 2.Which specific provision in the India-UK FTA is expected to benefit Indian tech professionals working in the UK by exempting them from paying into Britain's National Insurance system? a) Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) b) Double Contribution Convention (DCC) c) Technology Transfer Agreement (TTA) d) Skilled Worker Visa Scheme (SWVS) Ans: b) Double Contribution Convention (DCC) 3.Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent five-nation diplomatic tour includes participation in which major international summit in Brazil? a) G20 Summit b) ASEAN Summit c) BRICS Summit d) SCO Summit Ans: c) BRICS Summit 4.The construction of the Motuo Hydropower Station by China has raised geopolitical and environmental concerns in India and Bangladesh. On which river is this station being constructed? a) Yangtze River b) Mekong River c) Yarlung Tsangpo River (Brahmaputra) d) Indus River Ans: c) Yarlung Tsangpo River (Brahmaputra) 5.Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah unveiled the National Cooperative Policy – 2025. What is the ambitious target for the cooperative sector's share in GDP under this policy by 2034? a) To double its share b) To triple its share c) To increase its share by 50% d) To maintain its current share Ans: b) To triple its share 6.What is the Central government's current stance regarding the removal of the words 'socialism' and 'secularism' from the Preamble of the Constitution? a) It is actively pursuing their removal. b) It has no current plans to remove them. c) It is considering a public referendum on the issue. d) It has already initiated the process of removal. Ans: b) It has no current plans to remove them. 7.To curb the misuse of certain drugs, the Delhi government has mandated the installation of CCTV cameras at all pharmacies by the end of July for monitoring the sale of which categories of drugs? a) Schedule A and B drugs b) Schedule C and D drugs c) Schedule E and F drugs d) Schedule H, H1, and X drugs Ans: d) Schedule H, H1, and X drugs 8.How many Over-The-Top (OTT) platforms were recently banned by the government citing 'obscene', 'vulgar', and 'pornographic' content? a) 10 b) 15 c) 20 d) 25 Ans: d) 25 9.Who recently resigned from the post of Vice President of India, citing health reasons? a) Ram Nath Kovind b) Jagdeep Dhankhar c) M. Venkaiah Naidu d) Droupadi Murmu Ans: b) Jagdeep Dhankhar 10.According to a recent RBI report, for how many consecutive months has India's headline CPI inflation remained below 4% as of June? a) Three months b) Four months c) Five months d) Six months Ans: c) Five months 11.Both the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Crisil have slightly lowered India's FY26 GDP growth forecast to what percentage? a) 7.0% b) 6.8% c) 6.5% d) 6.0% Ans: c) 6.5% 12.What was the Gross Non-Performing Assets (NPAs) percentage of Public Sector Banks (PSBs) in March 2025, after a significant decline from March 2021? a) 9.11% b) 5.45% c) 2.58% d) 1.89% Ans: c) 2.58% 13.Which Indian bank was recently recognized as the 'World's Best Consumer Bank 2025' by Global Finance magazine? a) HDFC Bank b) ICICI Bank c) State Bank of India (SBI) d) Axis Bank Ans: c) State Bank of India (SBI) 14.According to the ISRO Chairman's unveiled plans, by which year does India aim to have its own space station? a) 2030 b) 2035 c) 2040 d) 2045 Ans: b) 2035 15.India and NASA are set to launch the NISAR satellite on July 30. What does NISAR stand for? a) National Indian Satellite for Atmospheric Research b) NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar c) New Indian Space and Aerospace Research d) Nanosatellite for International Space Applications and Remote sensing Ans: b) NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar

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July 25, 2025 - Current affairs for all the Exams

1.When was the landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA) formally signed between India and the United Kingdom? a) June 24, 2025 b) July 24, 2025 c) August 24, 2025 d) July 11, 2025 Ans: b) July 24, 2025 2.What is the projected tar...

1.When was the landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA) formally signed between India and the United Kingdom? a) June 24, 2025 b) July 24, 2025 c) August 24, 2025 d) July 11, 2025 Ans: b) July 24, 2025 2.What is the projected target year for doubling bilateral trade between India and the UK, as per the recently signed FTA? a) By 2028 b) By 2030 c) By 2035 d) By 2027 Ans: b) By 2030 3.The 'India-UK Vision 2035' document primarily aims to achieve which of the following? a) To establish a joint military command by 2035 b) To double bilateral trade to £50 billion by 2035 c) To infuse greater ambition and momentum into their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership over the next decade d) To achieve Net Zero emissions together by 2035 Ans: c) To infuse greater ambition and momentum into their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership over the next decade 4.What real GDP growth rate has the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) projected for India for FY 2025-26? a) 6.0% b) 6.2% c) 6.5% d) 7.0% Ans: c) 6.5% 5.What was India's retail inflation rate in June 2025, as mentioned in the provided content? a) 2.5% b) 2.1% c) 3.0% d) 1.8% Ans: b) 2.1% 6.Which event marked the successful completion of 10 years of the Skill India Mission? a) Skill India Summit 2025 b) Bharat SkillNxt 2025 c) India Skill Conclave d) National Skill Development Conference Ans: b) Bharat SkillNxt 2025 7.As per the new financial rules effective from July 1, 2025, what has been made mandatory for new PAN cards? a) Biometric verification b) Linkage with bank account c) Aadhaar d) Digital signature Ans: c) Aadhaar 8.Under the discussions for the Income Tax Bill, 2025, what is the proposed income tax exemption limit under the new regime? a) Up to Rs. 10 lakhs b) Up to Rs. 12 lakhs c) Up to Rs. 15 lakhs d) Up to Rs. 8 lakhs Ans: b) Up to Rs. 12 lakhs 9.Where was the 435 MW Gorbea Solar Project inaugurated in July 2025? a) Gujarat b) Maharashtra c) Madhya Pradesh d) Rajasthan Ans: d) Rajasthan 10.What significant environmental policy regarding coal-fired power plants was reversed by the Indian government on July 11, 2025? a) Mandating renewable energy integration b) Exempting most plants from installing technology to reduce sulphur dioxide (SO2) emissions c) Imposing stricter carbon emission targets d) Banning new coal-fired power plant construction Ans: b) Exempting most plants from installing technology to reduce sulphur dioxide (SO2) emissions 11.In July 2025, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued an advisory opinion declaring what regarding government actions and climate change? a) States must contribute to a global climate fund. b) Government actions causing climate change are illegal. c) Developed nations are solely responsible for climate change. d) Climate change is not within the ICJ's jurisdiction. Ans: b) Government actions causing climate change are illegal. 12.What was the value of the RBI's Financial Inclusion Index (FI-Index) for FY25? a) 64.2 b) 65.5 c) 67 d) 68.1 Ans: c) 67 13.The India-UK Vision 2035 includes a Defence Industrial Roadmap focusing on which key aspects? a) Joint military exercises and intelligence sharing b) Co-design, co-development, and co-production of defence products c) Sale of advanced weaponry to each other d) Establishing joint military bases Ans: b) Co-design, co-development, and co-production of defence products 14.What was the HSBC Flash India Composite PMI Output Index in July, indicating accelerated business activity? a) 58.4 b) 60.7 c) 61.5 d) 59.2 Ans: b) 60.7

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July 24, 2025 - Current affairs for all the Exams

1.When was the landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA) officially signed between India and the United Kingdom? a) July 24, 2024 b) July 24, 2025 c) August 15, 2025 d) September 1, 2024 Ans: b) July 24, 2025 2.What is the signifi...

1.When was the landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA) officially signed between India and the United Kingdom? a) July 24, 2024 b) July 24, 2025 c) August 15, 2025 d) September 1, 2024 Ans: b) July 24, 2025 2.What is the significance of the recently signed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the UK? a) It is the first bilateral trade deal between the two nations. b) It is considered the largest bilateral trade deal for both nations since Brexit. c) It primarily focuses on agricultural trade. d) It was signed during the UK Prime Minister's visit to India. Ans: b) It is considered the largest bilateral trade deal for both nations since Brexit. 3.The National Sports Governance Bill, 2025, was introduced in which part of the Indian Parliament? a) Rajya Sabha b) Lok Sabha c) Joint Session d) Parliamentary Committee Ans: b) Lok Sabha 4.What is the primary objective of the National Sports Governance Bill, 2025? a) To promote specific sports disciplines. b) To establish new sports academies. c) To ensure transparency, fairness, and accountability in National Sports Federations (NSFs). d) To provide financial aid to athletes. Ans: c) To ensure transparency, fairness, and accountability in National Sports Federations (NSFs). 5.Who recently resigned from the position of Vice-President of India? a) M. Venkaiah Naidu b) Jagdeep Dhankhar c) Hamid Ansari d) Ram Nath Kovind Ans: b) Jagdeep Dhankhar 6.Which global investment firm received RBI approval to acquire a significant stake in IDFC First Bank? a) Blackstone b) KKR c) Warburg Pincus d) Carlyle Group Ans: c) Warburg Pincus 7.What was the Financial Inclusion Index for FY2025, as per the provided information? a) 64.2% b) 65.5% c) 67% d) 70% Ans: c) 67% 8.Which organization named the State Bank of India (SBI) as the World's Best Consumer Bank for 2025? a) Forbes Magazine b) The Economist c) Global Finance Magazine d) Bloomberg Ans: c) Global Finance Magazine 9.From which country did the Indian Army receive its first batch of Apache AH-64E helicopters? a) Russia b) France c) United States d) Israel Ans: c) United States 10.By when is the Indian Air Force set to retire its last Russian-made MiG-21 Bison fighter jets? a) December 2024 b) March 2025 c) September 2025 d) January 2026 Ans: c) September 2025 11.After how many years did India resume tourist visas for Chinese nationals? a) Three years b) Four years c) Five years d) Six years Ans: c) Five years 12.How many cases involving alleged fraud against homebuyers did the Supreme Court permit the CBI to file? a) 15 b) 20 c) 22 d) 25 Ans: c) 22 13.When was Income Tax Day observed in India, commemorating the introduction of income tax in 1860? a) July 20, 2025 b) July 22, 2025 c) July 24, 2025 d) July 26, 2025 Ans: c) July 24, 2025 14.Which Indian state launched the country's first mining tourism project? a) Odisha b) Chhattisgarh c) Jharkhand d) West Bengal Ans: c) Jharkhand

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July 24, 2025 - Current affairs for all the Exams

1.The Election Commission of India (ECI) has commenced the process for holding the Vice-Presidential election. The electoral college for this election comprises: a) Members of the Lok Sabha only. b) Members of the Rajya Sabha only. c...

1.The Election Commission of India (ECI) has commenced the process for holding the Vice-Presidential election. The electoral college for this election comprises: a) Members of the Lok Sabha only. b) Members of the Rajya Sabha only. c) Members of Parliament from both Houses. d) Members of Parliament and State Legislative Assemblies. Ans: c) Members of Parliament from both Houses. 2.Which state has become the first in India where each polling station now serves fewer than 1,200 voters, facilitated by the addition of 12,817 new polling stations? a) Uttar Pradesh b) Bihar c) West Bengal d) Madhya Pradesh Ans: b) Bihar 3.The National Cooperative Policy 2025 aims to establish how many new multi-purpose Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) by 2026? a) 1 lakh b) 2 lakh c) 5 lakh d) 10 lakh Ans: b) 2 lakh 4.The upcoming National Sports Governance Bill 2025 seeks to enhance transparency and streamline regulatory oversight in Indian sports bodies, including which prominent organization mentioned in the text? a) Indian Olympic Association (IOA) b) Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) c) All India Football Federation (AIFF) d) Hockey India Ans: b) Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) 5.From which country has the Indian Army received the first batch of three AH-64E Apache attack helicopters? a) Russia b) France c) United States d) Israel Ans: c) United States 6.The anticipated India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is expected to provide India with a zero-tariff deal on what percentage of its tariff lines? a) 75% b) 90% c) 99% d) 100% Ans: c) 99% 7.India will resume issuing tourist visas for Chinese nationals after a suspension period of how many years? a) Two years b) Three years c) Five years d) Seven years Ans: c) Five years 8.The Asian Development Bank (ADB) recently revised India's GDP growth projection for the current financial year to what percentage? a) 6.0% b) 6.5% c) 6.7% d) 7.0% Ans: b) 6.5% 9.Which Indian state has recently permitted ethanol production from food grains? a) Uttar Pradesh b) Punjab c) Maharashtra d) Gujarat Ans: c) Maharashtra 10.India's first fully indigenous 50-kw geothermal power plant is set to be established in which state? a) Himachal Pradesh b) Uttarakhand c) Arunachal Pradesh d) Sikkim Ans: c) Arunachal Pradesh 11.The NISAR satellite, set to be launched by India and NASA, is designed to monitor which of the following? a) Solar flares and space weather b) Earth's land, ice, and natural disasters c) Deep space objects and exoplanets d) Atmospheric composition and pollution levels Ans: b) Earth's land, ice, and natural disasters 12.Which international body recently declared a clean and sustainable environment as a human right? a) United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) b) United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) c) United Nations' top court d) International Court of Justice (ICJ) Ans: c) United Nations' top court 13.India has set an ambitious target of achieving what nuclear power capacity by 2047? a) 50 GW b) 75 GW c) 100 GW d) 150 GW Ans: c) 100 GW 14.As per the provided content, why did Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar resign? a) To contest another election b) Due to health reasons c) To take up a new government role d) Due to political disagreements Ans: b) Due to health reasons

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July 23, 2025 - Current affairs for all the Exams

1.The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has revised India's growth forecast for Fiscal Year 2026 downwards to 6.5%. What was the earlier forecast from which this adjustment was made? a) 6.2% b) 6.7% c) 7.0% d) 6.0% Ans: b) 6.7% 2...

1.The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has revised India's growth forecast for Fiscal Year 2026 downwards to 6.5%. What was the earlier forecast from which this adjustment was made? a) 6.2% b) 6.7% c) 7.0% d) 6.0% Ans: b) 6.7% 2.According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast for July 2025, what percentage of the Long Period Average (LPA) is the monsoon rainfall expected to exceed? a) 98% b) 100% c) 103% d) 106% Ans: d) 106% 3.Effective July 1, 2025, Indian Railways introduced a marginal fare hike. What is the increase in ticket prices per kilometer for AC classes? a) ₹0.01 per km b) ₹0.02 per km c) ₹0.05 per km d) ₹0.10 per km Ans: b) ₹0.02 per km 4.Over the last nine years, Public Sector Banks have collectively written off loans amounting to more than: a) ₹5 Lakh Crore b) ₹8 Lakh Crore c) ₹10 Lakh Crore d) ₹12 Lakh Crore Ans: d) ₹12 Lakh Crore 5.India's first domestically produced semiconductor chip is expected to be unveiled in 2025. How many semiconductor plants are currently under construction across the country? a) Three b) Four c) Six d) Eight Ans: c) Six 6.India has set an ambitious target to achieve 100 GW nuclear power capacity by which year? a) 2030 b) 2033 c) 2047 d) 2050 Ans: c) 2047 7.Which two missiles were successfully tested by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) from Odisha? a) BrahMos and Akash b) Prithvi II and Agni I c) Nag and Trishul d) Shaurya and K-15 Sagarika Ans: b) Prithvi II and Agni I 8.What is the name of India's lightest wheelchair, launched by IIT Madras? a) YD-One b) Mobility-Lite c) EZ-Roll d) FlexiWheel Ans: a) YD-One 9.Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit the Maldives (July 25-26) to discuss which specific partnership? a) Strategic Defence Alliance b) Regional Security Initiative c) Comprehensive Economic and Maritime Security Partnership d) Blue Economy Cooperation Ans: c) Comprehensive Economic and Maritime Security Partnership 10.At a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) meeting, India asserted that nations fomenting cross-border terrorism must face a "serious cost." Which country presided over this UNSC meeting? a) China b) Russia c) Pakistan d) United States Ans: c) Pakistan 11.Who recently resigned from the post of Vice President of India, citing health reasons? a) M. Venkaiah Naidu b) Jagdeep Dhankhar c) Ram Nath Kovind d) Droupadi Murmu Ans: b) Jagdeep Dhankhar 12.The Union Government is set to introduce the National Sports Governance Bill 2025. Which of the following is NOT an aim of this bill according to the content? a) Reform sports bodies b) Promote athlete-centric policies c) Ensure financial autonomy for athletes d) Ensure transparency in sports bodies' functioning Ans: c) Ensure financial autonomy for athletes 13.Which of the following cities was NOT recognized among the new clean cities in the Swachh Survekshan 2024-25 Awards? a) Ahmedabad b) Bhopal c) Lucknow d) Indore Ans: d) Indore 14.Who became the first Indian to win the 'Oscar for Magicians' at FISM 2025? a) P.C. Sorcar Jr. b) Gopinath Muthukad c) Suhani Shah d) K. Lal Ans: c) Suhani Shah 15.Which application received the WSIS Champion Award 2025 for Digital Governance? a) MyGov App b) Meri Panchayat App c) DigiLocker App d) UMANG App Ans: b) Meri Panchayat App

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July 23, 2025 - Current affairs for all the Exams

1.Who tendered his resignation as India's Vice President on July 22, 2025, citing health reasons? a) Narendra Modi b) Droupadi Murmu c) Jagdeep Dhankhar d) Sir Keir Starmer Ans: c) Jagdeep Dhankhar 2.To which country did Pri...

1.Who tendered his resignation as India's Vice President on July 22, 2025, citing health reasons? a) Narendra Modi b) Droupadi Murmu c) Jagdeep Dhankhar d) Sir Keir Starmer Ans: c) Jagdeep Dhankhar 2.To which country did Prime Minister Narendra Modi undertake an official visit from July 23-24, 2025, at the invitation of Sir Keir Starmer? a) United States b) France c) United Kingdom d) Germany Ans: c) United Kingdom 3.What is India's projected growth rate for FY 2025-26, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) report mentioned in the content? a) 5.0-5.5% b) 6.3-6.8% c) 7.0-7.5% d) 5.8-6.2% Ans: b) 6.3-6.8% 4.How many transactions does India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) process monthly, as highlighted by the IMF report? a) Over 10 billion b) Over 12 billion c) Over 15 billion d) Over 18 billion Ans: d) Over 18 billion 5.What was the oversubscription rate for State Bank of India's (SBI) Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP) of ₹25,000 crore? a) 2.5 times b) 3.0 times c) 4.5 times d) 5.0 times Ans: c) 4.5 times 6.What is the name of the landmark agricultural initiative approved by the Union Cabinet with an outlay of Rs. 24,000 crores over six years? a) Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana b) Prime Minister Fasal Bima Yojana c) Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY) d) Kisan Samman Nidhi Ans: c) Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY) 7.Which international award did the 'Meri Panchayat' App receive for its innovative approach to grassroots digital governance? a) UNESCO Digital Innovation Award b) WSIS Prizes 2025 Champion Award c) UN Public Service Award d) World Summit on Information Society Excellence Award Ans: b) WSIS Prizes 2025 Champion Award 8.Which satellite, a joint project by NASA and ISRO, is scheduled for launch on July 30, 2025, from Sriharikota? a) Chandrayaan-4 b) Gaganyaan-2 c) NISAR satellite d) Aditya-L2 Ans: c) NISAR satellite 9.By what year does the ISRO Chief aim to establish a space station? a) 2030 b) 2035 c) 2040 d) 2045 Ans: b) 2035 10.Which of the following missiles were successfully tested at high altitude or in Odisha, as per the content? a) BrahMos and Pinaka b) Akash Prime, Prithvi-II, and Agni-I c) Nag and Helina d) Shaurya and K-4 Ans: b) Akash Prime, Prithvi-II, and Agni-I 11.When is World Brain Day observed, as mentioned in the content? a) July 20th b) July 21st c) July 22nd d) July 23rd Ans: c) July 22nd 12.Where did the Tamil Nadu government approve a Centre of Excellence for Hornbill Conservation? a) Mudumalai Tiger Reserve b) Kalakkad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve c) Anamalai Tiger Reserve d) Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve Ans: c) Anamalai Tiger Reserve 13.What was the percentage growth in India's electronics exports in the first quarter (April-June) of the current fiscal year? a) 35% b) 40% c) 47% d) 52% Ans: c) 47% 14.Prime Minister Modi will be the 'Guest of Honour' at the celebrations of the 60th anniversary of Maldivian Independence. On what dates will his State Visit to the Maldives take place? a) July 23-24, 2025 b) July 25-26, 2025 c) July 27-28, 2025 d) July 29-30, 2025 Ans: b) July 25-26, 2025

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1.Who resigned as Vice President of India on July 22, 2025, citing health reasons? a) M. Hamid Ansari b) Venkaiah Naidu c) Jagdeep Dhankhar d) Ram Nath Kovind Ans: c) Jagdeep Dhankhar 2.When is National Flag Day observed in ...

1.Who resigned as Vice President of India on July 22, 2025, citing health reasons? a) M. Hamid Ansari b) Venkaiah Naidu c) Jagdeep Dhankhar d) Ram Nath Kovind Ans: c) Jagdeep Dhankhar 2.When is National Flag Day observed in India, commemorating the adoption of the Tiranga? a) July 20 b) July 21 c) July 22 d) July 23 Ans: c) July 22 3.India's GDP recently crossed which significant milestone in nominal terms, making it the world's fourth-largest economy? a) $3 trillion b) $4 trillion c) $5 trillion d) $6 trillion Ans: b) $4 trillion 4.Who is set to unveil the National Cooperative Policy 2025 on July 24? a) Prime Minister Narendra Modi b) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman c) Union Home Minister Amit Shah d) Minister of Agriculture Narendra Singh Tomar Ans: c) Union Home Minister Amit Shah 5.Which of the following is NOT a new initiative launched by the NSDC under the Skill India Mission, as per the provided content? a) IndiaSkills 2025-26 Operational Guidelines b) SOAR (Skilling for AI Readiness) c) Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana d) Both a and b are new initiatives Ans: c) Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana 6.ISRO has outlined ambitious plans for a space station by which year? a) 2030 b) 2035 c) 2040 d) 2045 Ans: b) 2035 7.Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit which two nations on his upcoming tour mentioned in the content? a) USA and France b) Japan and Australia c) United Kingdom and Maldives d) Germany and UAE Ans: c) United Kingdom and Maldives 8.When did Indian Railways implement a marginal fare hike, the first since 2020? a) July 1, 2024 b) July 1, 2025 c) August 1, 2025 d) September 1, 2025 Ans: b) July 1, 2025 9.Which payments bank was recently added to the RBI's Second Schedule? a) Paytm Payments Bank b) Jio Payments Bank c) NSDL Payments Bank d) Airtel Payments Bank Ans: c) NSDL Payments Bank 10.Which Indian state is actively positioning itself as India's Quantum Hub, with investments in a Quantum Research Park at IISc? a) Maharashtra b) Tamil Nadu c) Karnataka d) Telangana Ans: c) Karnataka 11.The 'Meri Panchayat App' received which prestigious award for Digital Governance? a) National e-Governance Award b) Digital India Award c) WSIS Champion Award 2025 d) UN Public Service Award Ans: c) WSIS Champion Award 2025 12.How many Judicial Officers, including Shri Vinod Kumar, were appointed as Judges of the Delhi High Court on July 22, 2025? a) One b) Two c) Three d) Four Ans: c) Three 13.India is on track to become a $5 trillion economy by which year, with projections of annual growth exceeding seven percent? a) 2028 b) 2030 c) 2032 d) 2035 Ans: b) 2030 14.What anniversary of its Foundation Day did NABARD celebrate on July 22? a) 40th b) 42nd c) 44th d) 45th Ans: c) 44th 15.Which cryptocurrency platform recently reported a cyberattack resulting in a loss of approximately ₹380 crore? a) WazirX b) CoinSwitch Kuber c) CoinDCX d) Binance Ans: c) CoinDCX

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July 22, 2025 - Current affairs for all the Exams

1.What were the key issues raised by Opposition members leading to repeated adjournments during the Monsoon Session of the Indian Parliament? a) Concerns over the Goods and Services Tax (GST) implementation and agricultural reforms. ...

1.What were the key issues raised by Opposition members leading to repeated adjournments during the Monsoon Session of the Indian Parliament? a) Concerns over the Goods and Services Tax (GST) implementation and agricultural reforms. b) The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) for electoral rolls in Bihar, the Pahalgam terror attack, and 'Operation Sindoor'. c) Debates on the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) and the Women's Reservation Bill. d) Protests against rising fuel prices and unemployment rates. Ans: b) The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) for electoral rolls in Bihar, the Pahalgam terror attack, and 'Operation Sindoor'. 2.Who recently resigned from the post of Vice-President of India, citing "medical advice" as the reason? a) M. Venkaiah Naidu b) Jagdeep Dhankhar c) Hamid Ansari d) Ram Nath Kovind Ans: b) Jagdeep Dhankhar 3.A motion seeking the removal of Justice Yashwant Varma was submitted by over 200 Members of Parliament in connection with which specific case? a) A land allocation scam b) A 'cash-at-home case' c) A contempt of court proceeding d) An electoral malpractice accusation Ans: b) A 'cash-at-home case' 4.According to Morgan Stanley's forecast, what is India's projected real GDP growth for 2025? a) 6.5% b) 5.9% c) 7.2% d) 4.8% Ans: b) 5.9% 5.What is the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) anticipated GDP growth for FY 2025-26? a) 5.9% b) 6.0% c) 6.5% d) 7.0% Ans: c) 6.5% 6.What were the consumer price inflation and food inflation rates in India in May 2025, respectively? a) 3.5% and 1.5% b) 2.1% and 0.99% c) 4.0% and 2.5% d) 1.8% and 0.5% Ans: b) 2.1% and 0.99% 7.After cutting interest rates by 100 basis points since February 2025, what is the current policy rate maintained by the RBI? a) 6.0% b) 5.0% c) 5.5% d) 6.25% Ans: c) 5.5% 8.Which group of countries is India set to implement a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with, coming into force from October 1, 2025, with a $100 billion investment commitment? a) ASEAN countries b) European Union (EU) c) EFTA countries (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland) d) SAARC nations Ans: c) EFTA countries (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland) 9.Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to embark on a two-nation tour to which countries from July 23 to 26, 2025? a) United States and Japan b) Russia and Germany c) United Kingdom and Maldives d) France and UAE Ans: c) United Kingdom and Maldives 10.What was the record percentage of abstentions in India's voting pattern at the United Nations in 2025, reflecting its evolving strategic autonomy? a) 30% b) 50% c) 44% d) 25% Ans: c) 44% 11.According to a new World Bank report, what percentage of new jobs are Indian cities projected to generate by 2030? a) 50% b) 60% c) 70% d) 80% Ans: c) 70% 12.Approximately how much money did Indian cryptocurrency exchange CoinDCX lose due to a cyberattack from one of its internal accounts? a) $20 million b) $44 million c) $60 million d) $100 million Ans: b) $44 million 13.What was India's global rank at the International Mathematical Olympiad 2025, and how many gold medals did it secure? a) 5th rank, 2 gold medals b) 7th rank, 3 gold medals c) 10th rank, 1 gold medal d) 3rd rank, 4 gold medals Ans: b) 7th rank, 3 gold medals 14.Former Kerala Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan, who recently passed away, was a veteran leader of which political party? a) Indian National Congress b) Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI(M)) c) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) d) Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) Ans: b) Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI(M))

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July 22, 2025 - Current affairs for all the Exams

1.Who recently resigned as the Vice President of India on Monday, July 21, 2025? a) Ram Nath Kovind b) M. Venkaiah Naidu c) Jagdeep Dhankhar d) Droupadi Murmu Ans: c) Jagdeep Dhankhar 2.What was the primary reason cited by V...

1.Who recently resigned as the Vice President of India on Monday, July 21, 2025? a) Ram Nath Kovind b) M. Venkaiah Naidu c) Jagdeep Dhankhar d) Droupadi Murmu Ans: c) Jagdeep Dhankhar 2.What was the primary reason cited by Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar for his resignation on July 21, 2025? a) Personal reasons b) Health reasons c) Political differences d) Retirement Ans: b) Health reasons 3.Which significant parliamentary event coincided with the resignation of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on July 21, 2025? a) Budget Session of Parliament b) Winter Session of Parliament c) Monsoon Session of Parliament d) Special Session of Parliament Ans: c) Monsoon Session of Parliament 4.What was the name of the prominent issue that caused significant uproar and disruptions during the Monsoon Session of Parliament? a) Operation Lotus b) Operation Sindoor c) Operation Red Rose d) Operation Black Swan Ans: b) Operation Sindoor 5.AdFalciVax, an indigenous, genetically engineered, multistage malaria vaccine, is being developed by which Indian organization? a) All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) b) Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) c) Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) d) National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) Ans: c) Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) 6.What specific malaria parasite does the AdFalciVax vaccine target? a) Plasmodium vivax b) Plasmodium ovale c) Plasmodium malariae d) Plasmodium falciparum Ans: d) Plasmodium falciparum 7.According to the Dun & Bradstreet (D&B) Global Business Investment Confidence Index, India recorded the highest year-on-year confidence growth in which quarter of 2025? a) First quarter b) Second quarter c) Third quarter d) Fourth quarter Ans: c) Third quarter 8.What was India's impressive year-on-year confidence growth percentage in the third quarter of 2025, as per D&B? a) 10.2% b) 11.5% c) 12.6% d) 13.0% Ans: c) 12.6% 9.Which High Court recently acquitted all 12 accused in the 2006 Mumbai train blasts case? a) Delhi High Court b) Madras High Court c) Bombay High Court d) Calcutta High Court Ans: c) Bombay High Court 10.The Bombay High Court acquitted the accused in the 2006 Mumbai train blasts case primarily because: a) New evidence emerged proving their innocence. b) The prosecution 'utterly failed' to prove the case. c) The accused confessed to the crime under duress. d) The statute of limitations had expired. Ans: b) The prosecution 'utterly failed' to prove the case. 11.The Supreme Court is set to hear a presidential reference concerning its advisory jurisdiction on bills under which Article of the Constitution? a) Article 124 b) Article 131 c) Article 143 d) Article 148 Ans: c) Article 143 12.How many new judges were recently sworn in at the Delhi High Court, increasing its strength to 40? a) Four b) Five c) Six d) Seven Ans: c) Six 13.Which major river is China constructing a massive hydropower dam on, near the Indian border, raising concerns among downstream countries? a) Indus River b) Ganges River c) Brahmaputra River d) Mekong River Ans: c) Brahmaputra River 14.The Enforcement Directorate (ED) recently summoned Google and Meta for questioning over alleged promotion of what? a) Illegal streaming services b) Online betting applications c) Pyramid schemes d) Cryptocurrency scams Ans: b) Online betting applications 15.The National Standards for Civil Service Training Institutes 2.0 (NSCSTI 2.0) were launched by which Union Minister? a) Amit Shah b) Nirmala Sitharaman c) Dr. Jitendra Singh d) S. Jaishankar Ans: c) Dr. Jitendra Singh

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July 21, 2025 - Current affairs for all the Exams

1.What is the full form of the recently launched agricultural reform initiative PMDDKY? a) Pradhan Mantri Deendayal Krishi Yojana b) Pradhan Mantri Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana c) Pradhan Mantri Deshbandhu Krishi Yojana d) Pradhan Mant...

1.What is the full form of the recently launched agricultural reform initiative PMDDKY? a) Pradhan Mantri Deendayal Krishi Yojana b) Pradhan Mantri Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana c) Pradhan Mantri Deshbandhu Krishi Yojana d) Pradhan Mantri Dharti Dhanya Krishi Yojana Ans: b) Pradhan Mantri Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana 2.How many existing programs does the Pradhan Mantri Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY) consolidate? a) 11 b) 24 c) 36 d) 1.7 crore Ans: c) 36 3.What is the annual outlay for the Pradhan Mantri Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY)? a) ₹11,000 crore b) ₹1.7 crore c) ₹24,000 crore d) ₹7,200 crore Ans: c) ₹24,000 crore 4.The National Standards for Civil Service Training Institutes (NSCSTI) 2.0 was developed by which organization? a) Department of Legal Affairs b) Ministry of Agriculture c) Capacity Building Commission (CBC) d) IRDAI Ans: c) Capacity Building Commission (CBC) 5.Where was the Mahila Aarogyam Kaksh inaugurated? a) Coimbatore b) Motihari, Bihar c) Mumbai d) Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi Ans: d) Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi 6.The IRDAI established new panels to investigate regulatory breaches, particularly addressing concerns over mis-selling through which channel? a) Digital platforms b) Bancassurance c) Direct sales d) Brokerage firms Ans: b) Bancassurance 7.What was the cumulative export growth percentage for India during the April–June 2025 quarter? a) 1.7% b) 5.94% c) 7.20% d) 24.00% Ans: b) 5.94% 8.When is the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) set to be implemented? a) July 23rd b) May 6th c) October 1st d) January 1st Ans: c) October 1st 9.Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently inaugurated infrastructure projects worth ₹7,200 crore in which city? a) New Delhi b) Mumbai c) Motihari, Bihar d) Coimbatore Ans: c) Motihari, Bihar 10.The Supreme Court of India recently emphasized the necessity of prior environmental clearances for what? a) Agricultural reforms b) Civil service training c) Project work d) Bilateral trade pacts Ans: c) Project work 11.Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to undertake a two-nation tour to which countries from July 23 to July 26? a) United States and Japan b) United Kingdom and Maldives c) France and Germany d) Russia and China Ans: b) United Kingdom and Maldives 12.India successfully performed its first inter-hospital liver swap surgery in which city? a) Mumbai b) New Delhi c) Coimbatore d) Chennai Ans: c) Coimbatore 13.The first campus of the Indian Institute of Creative Technology (IICT) was inaugurated in which city? a) New Delhi b) Mumbai c) Coimbatore d) Motihari Ans: b) Mumbai 14.The Pradhan Mantri Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY) consolidates programs from how many ministries? a) 6 b) 11 c) 24 d) 36 Ans: b) 11 15.What is the primary aim of the National Standards for Civil Service Training Institutes (NSCSTI) 2.0? a) To promote climate-resilient farming b) To enhance wellness for women in the workplace c) To standardize and enhance the quality of civil service training d) To investigate regulatory breaches by insurers Ans: c) To standardize and enhance the quality of civil service training

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July 21, 2025 - Current affairs for all the Exams

1.What is the annual outlay for the newly launched PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana? a) ₹12,000 crore b) ₹24,000 crore c) ₹36,000 crore d) ₹48,000 crore Ans: b) ₹24,000 crore 2.How many existing central government agricultural ...

1.What is the annual outlay for the newly launched PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana? a) ₹12,000 crore b) ₹24,000 crore c) ₹36,000 crore d) ₹48,000 crore Ans: b) ₹24,000 crore 2.How many existing central government agricultural schemes are merged into the PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana? a) 18 b) 24 c) 36 d) 42 Ans: c) 36 3.Which institution topped the Universities Category and the Research Institutions Category for the ninth and fourth consecutive years respectively in the NIRF 2024 Rankings? a) IIT Madras b) IIM Ahmedabad c) Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru d) AIIMS, New Delhi Ans: c) Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru 4.What new addition has been made to the ranking methodology in the NIRF 2024 Rankings? a) Assessment of international collaborations b) Introduction of negative scores for retracted papers c) Evaluation of startup ecosystem support d) Inclusion of vocational training institutes Ans: b) Introduction of negative scores for retracted papers 5.Where was the Akash Prime missile successfully test-fired by the Indian Army? a) Rajasthan b) Odisha c) Ladakh d) Andhra Pradesh Ans: c) Ladakh 6.What is a key feature of the Akash Prime missile mentioned in the content? a) It is a surface-to-ship missile. b) It is equipped with an active RF seeker. c) It has an operational range of 100-150 km. d) It is designed for submarine warfare. Ans: b) It is equipped with an active RF seeker. 7.What is the name of the new lichen species discovered in the Western Ghats by Indian researchers? a) Allographa indica b) Allographa effusosoredica c) Graphis occidentalis d) Lichenus ghatensis Ans: b) Allographa effusosoredica 8.Which institute was involved in the discovery of the new lichen species in the Western Ghats? a) National Centre for Biological Sciences b) MACS-Agharkar Research Institute, Pune c) Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru d) Botanical Survey of India Ans: b) MACS-Agharkar Research Institute, Pune 9.Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated infrastructure projects worth ₹7,200 crore in which city of Bihar? a) Patna b) Gaya c) Motihari d) Bhagalpur Ans: c) Motihari 10.What is the primary aim of the Khelo Bharat Niti 2025? a) To promote traditional Indian sports only. b) To transform India into a global sporting powerhouse by 2047. c) To host the Olympics in 2030. d) To focus solely on rural sports development. Ans: b) To transform India into a global sporting powerhouse by 2047. 11.The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently issued revised rules allowing the voluntary pledge of which items as collateral for agriculture and MSME loans? a) Land deeds and property documents b) Gold and silver c) Shares and bonds d) Vehicles and machinery Ans: b) Gold and silver 12.India's first Tribal Genome Sequencing Project was launched in which state to tackle inherited diseases among tribal communities? a) Jharkhand b) Chhattisgarh c) Odisha d) Gujarat Ans: d) Gujarat

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July 20, 2025 - Current affairs for all the Exams

1.Which framework was launched on July 18, 2025, by Dr. Jitendra Singh to enhance India's civil services training, integrating digital tools and AI? a) Mission Karmayogi 2.0 b) NSCSTI 2.0 Framework c) Civil Services Digital Initiativ...

1.Which framework was launched on July 18, 2025, by Dr. Jitendra Singh to enhance India's civil services training, integrating digital tools and AI? a) Mission Karmayogi 2.0 b) NSCSTI 2.0 Framework c) Civil Services Digital Initiative d) Aarogyam Civil Services Program Ans: b) NSCSTI 2.0 Framework 2.The PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana, approved in July 2025, merges how many schemes across ministries and what is its annual outlay? a) 25 schemes, ₹15,000 crore b) 30 schemes, ₹20,000 crore c) 36 schemes, ₹24,000 crore d) 40 schemes, ₹28,000 crore Ans: c) 36 schemes, ₹24,000 crore 3.The anniversary of the Nationalization of Banks in India was observed on July 19, 2025. In which year did this pivotal event originally take place? a) 1947 b) 1956 c) 1969 d) 1991 Ans: c) 1969 4.From when is the India-EFTA trade pact set to be implemented, following its signing on March 10, 2024? a) July 1, 2025 b) October 1, 2025 c) January 1, 2026 d) March 10, 2026 Ans: b) October 1, 2025 5.According to Morgan Stanley's forecast, India is projected to be the fastest-growing economy globally in which years? a) 2024 and 2025 b) 2025 and 2026 c) 2026 and 2027 d) 2024 and 2026 Ans: b) 2025 and 2026 6.Which Indian Air Force Group Captain became the first Indian to enter the International Space Station (ISS) as part of the Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) and safely returned on July 17, 2025? a) Rakesh Sharma b) Sunita Williams c) Kalpana Chawla d) Shubhanshu Shukla Ans: d) Shubhanshu Shukla 7.Where did the Indian Army successfully test the Akash Prime Air Defence System? a) Rajasthan b) Odisha c) Ladakh d) Andhra Pradesh Ans: c) Ladakh 8.Which two space agencies are collaborating on the NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) mission? a) NASA and ESA b) ISRO and JAXA c) NASA and ISRO d) ESA and JAXA Ans: c) NASA and ISRO 9.Which new financial rule came into effect on July 1, 2025, regarding PAN cards? a) PAN cards are no longer required for large transactions. b) Aadhaar has been made mandatory for new PAN cards. c) All existing PAN cards must be re-registered with biometric data. d) PAN card validity has been extended indefinitely. Ans: b) Aadhaar has been made mandatory for new PAN cards. 10.SIMBEX 2025 is a bilateral naval drill involving the Indian Navy and which other country? a) Sri Lanka b) Indonesia c) Singapore d) Malaysia Ans: c) Singapore 11.In the Swachh Survekshan 2024-25, which city was declared India's cleanest large city in the category of cities with a population of over 10 lakh? a) Indore b) Surat c) Ahmedabad d) Navi Mumbai Ans: c) Ahmedabad 12.Who was honored with the Kalinga Ratna Award 2024 on July 15, 2025? a) Dr. Jitendra Singh b) Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal c) Narendra Modi d) Dharmendra Pradhan Ans: d) Dharmendra Pradhan 13.What is the name of the new lichen species discovered in the Western Ghats on July 19, 2025? a) Allographa indica b) Allographa effusosoredica c) Western Ghats Lichen d) Soredia effusa Ans: b) Allographa effusosoredica 14.Where was the Mahila Aarogyam Kaksh, a dedicated women-exclusive wellness space, inaugurated by Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal in July 2025? a) Parliament House b) Vigyan Bhawan c) Shastri Bhawan d) Niti Aayog Office Ans: c) Shastri Bhawan 15.What was India's global rank among 90 countries at the 57th International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO) 2025 in Dubai? a) 1st b) 3rd c) 6th d) 10th Ans: c) 6th

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July 20, 2025 - Current affairs for all the Exams

1.The NSCSTI 2.0 Framework, launched on July 18, 2025, by Dr. Jitendra Singh, is primarily aimed at: a) Improving healthcare infrastructure nationwide b) Upgrading civil services training in India c) Boosting agricultural productivit...

1.The NSCSTI 2.0 Framework, launched on July 18, 2025, by Dr. Jitendra Singh, is primarily aimed at: a) Improving healthcare infrastructure nationwide b) Upgrading civil services training in India c) Boosting agricultural productivity through new technologies d) Promoting digital literacy in rural areas Ans: b) Upgrading civil services training in India 2.The 'Mahila Aarogyam Kaksh', a women-exclusive wellness space, was inaugurated in July 2025 by Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal at which specific location? a) Rashtrapati Bhawan b) Parliament House c) Shastri Bhawan d) Vigyan Bhawan Ans: c) Shastri Bhawan 3.What is the total annual outlay approved for the PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY) over six years? a) ₹12,000 crore b) ₹18,000 crore c) ₹24,000 crore d) ₹30,000 crore Ans: c) ₹24,000 crore 4.Which city was ranked as the fourth cleanest city in India in the Swachh Survekshan 2024-25? a) Indore b) Surat c) Vijayawada d) Navi Mumbai Ans: c) Vijayawada 5.What is the name of the Indian Navy's first indigenous diving support vessel that was recently commissioned? a) INS Vikrant b) INS Arihant c) Nistar d) Varun Ans: c) Nistar 6.Indian researchers discovered a new lichen species, Allographa effusosoredica, in which region? a) Himalayas b) Eastern Ghats c) Western Ghats d) Aravalli Range Ans: c) Western Ghats 7.Which Indian state launched India's first Tribal Genome Sequencing Project on July 17, 2025? a) Rajasthan b) Madhya Pradesh c) Odisha d) Gujarat Ans: d) Gujarat 8.In the 57th International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO) 2025 in Dubai, what was India's global ranking among 90 countries? a) 3rd b) 5th c) 6th d) 10th Ans: c) 6th 9.India is expected to become the world's third-largest economy by which year, surpassing Germany? a) 2026 b) 2027 c) 2028 d) 2030 Ans: c) 2028 10.The India-European Free Trade Association (EFTA) trade pact is set to be implemented from which date? a) August 1, 2025 b) September 1, 2025 c) October 1, 2025 d) January 1, 2026 Ans: c) October 1, 2025 11.India temporarily suspended the Indus Waters Treaty following a terrorist attack in Indian-controlled Kashmir in which month of 2025? a) February b) March c) April d) May Ans: c) April 12.Which two international observances are celebrated on July 20, 2025? a) International Yoga Day and World Environment Day b) International Chess Day and International Moon Day c) World Population Day and International Youth Day d) International Friendship Day and World Tourism Day Ans: b) International Chess Day and International Moon Day 13.Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated projects worth approximately what amount in Motihari, Bihar, on July 19, 2025? a) ₹5,000 crore b) ₹6,500 crore c) ₹7,200 crore d) ₹8,000 crore Ans: c) ₹7,200 crore 14.The 2nd BIMSTEC Ports Conclave was inaugurated by Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal in which Indian city? a) Mumbai b) Kolkata c) Chennai d) Visakhapatnam Ans: d) Visakhapatnam

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July 19, 2025 - Current affairs for all the Exams

1.India is projected to unveil its first indigenously produced semiconductor chip in which year? a) 2024 b) 2025 c) 2026 d) 2027 Ans: b) 2025 2.Who made history as the first Indian to enter the International Space Station (I...

1.India is projected to unveil its first indigenously produced semiconductor chip in which year? a) 2024 b) 2025 c) 2026 d) 2027 Ans: b) 2025 2.Who made history as the first Indian to enter the International Space Station (ISS)? a) Rakesh Sharma b) Kalpana Chawla c) Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla d) Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman Ans: c) Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla 3.Which institution successfully demonstrated Quantum Entanglement-Based Free-Space Quantum Secure Communication? a) Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore b) DRDO-Industry-Academia Centre of Excellence at IIT Delhi c) Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) d) National Physical Laboratory (NPL) Ans: b) DRDO-Industry-Academia Centre of Excellence at IIT Delhi 4.When is the NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite anticipated to launch? a) By the end of October b) By the end of December c) By the end of July d) By the end of September Ans: c) By the end of July 5.From July 1, 2025, what significant change will be implemented regarding GSTR-3B filing? a) GSTR-3B will be optional for small businesses. b) GSTR-3B will no longer be editable post-submission. c) GSTR-3B submission frequency will be changed to quarterly. d) GSTR-3B will be replaced by a new form. Ans: b) GSTR-3B will no longer be editable post-submission. 6.How many units of free electricity were approved by the Bihar Cabinet for domestic consumers? a) 75 units b) 100 units c) 125 units d) 150 units Ans: c) 125 units 7.In which Indian city did Tesla open its first showroom? a) Bengaluru b) New Delhi c) Chennai d) Mumbai Ans: d) Mumbai 8.Which organization did the United States designate as a global terrorist organization, a decision welcomed by India? a) Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) b) Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) c) The Resistance Front (TRF) d) Hizbul Mujahideen (HM) Ans: c) The Resistance Front (TRF) 9.What is the name of the Indian Navy's first indigenous diving support vessel that was commissioned? a) INS Vikrant b) INS Nistar c) INS Kalvari d) INS Chennai Ans: b) INS Nistar 10.Which Indian refinery faced sanctions from the European Union as part of its broader sanctions against Russia? a) Reliance Industries b) Indian Oil Corporation c) Nayara Energy d) Bharat Petroleum Ans: c) Nayara Energy 11.What is the annual outlay approved for the Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY)? a) Rs 12,000 crore b) Rs 18,000 crore c) Rs 24,000 crore d) Rs 30,000 crore Ans: c) Rs 24,000 crore 12.Who was appointed as the Chairperson of the National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA)? a) Justice Sujit Narayan Prasad b) Ashwini Vaishnaw c) Nitin Gupta d) S. Jaishankar Ans: c) Nitin Gupta 13.According to Swachh Survekshana 2024-25 (cities with over 10 lakh population), which city was ranked the fourth cleanest? a) Bengaluru b) Mumbai c) Vijayawada d) New Delhi Ans: c) Vijayawada 14.What is the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)'s projected real GDP growth for India in FY26? a) 5.9% - 6.2% b) 6.4% - 6.7% c) 6.8% - 7.1% d) 7.2% - 7.5% Ans: b) 6.4% - 6.7%

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1.What was India's CPI-based inflation in June 2025? a) 2.82% b) 1% c) 4% d) 5.5% Ans: b) 1% 2.Following the recent Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, what is the new repo rate set by the RBI? a) 4.5% b) 5.0% ...

1.What was India's CPI-based inflation in June 2025? a) 2.82% b) 1% c) 4% d) 5.5% Ans: b) 1% 2.Following the recent Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, what is the new repo rate set by the RBI? a) 4.5% b) 5.0% c) 5.5% d) 6.0% Ans: c) 5.5% 3.According to Morgan Stanley's projections, what is India's forecasted real GDP growth for 2025? a) 5.5% b) 5.9% c) 6.4% d) 6.9% Ans: b) 5.9% 4.Which new scheme, merging 36 central government schemes to enhance agricultural productivity, was launched on July 1, 2025? a) Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana b) Prime Minister Fasal Bima Yojana c) Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana d) National Agriculture Development Program Ans: c) Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana 5.Effective July 1, 2025, which GST form became non-editable after filing? a) GSTR-1 b) GSTR-2A c) GSTR-3B d) GSTR-9 Ans: c) GSTR-3B 6.In the Swachh Survekshan 2024-25 results, which city was ranked the fourth cleanest in India among those with a population over 10 lakh? a) Mysuru b) Bengaluru c) Indore d) Vijayawada Ans: d) Vijayawada 7.What framework was launched to upgrade Civil Services Training in India, strengthening governance? a) National Governance Enhancement Initiative b) Civil Services Modernization Plan c) NSCSTI 2.0 Framework d) Public Administration Reform Agenda Ans: c) NSCSTI 2.0 Framework 8.What is the name of India's first indigenously built Diving Support Vessel, commissioned at the Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam? a) INS Vikrant b) INS Nistar c) INS Arighat d) INS Vagir Ans: b) INS Nistar 9.Which nuclear-capable missiles were successfully test-fired by India to enhance its deterrence capabilities? a) BrahMos and Akash b) Nirbhay and Shaurya c) Prithvi-II and Agni-I d) K-4 and K-15 Ans: c) Prithvi-II and Agni-I 10.Which organization was designated as a global terrorist organization by the US following India's demand regarding the Pahalgam attack? a) Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) b) Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) c) Hizbul Mujahideen (HM) d) The Resistance Front (TRF) Ans: d) The Resistance Front (TRF) 11.The Indian Navy participated in SIMBEX 2025, a bilateral naval drill, with which country? a) Sri Lanka b) Malaysia c) Singapore d) Indonesia Ans: c) Singapore 12.On the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Foreign Ministers' meeting, S. Jaishankar discussed bilateral and international issues with his counterpart from which country? a) China b) Pakistan c) Russia d) Kazakhstan Ans: c) Russia 13.What was India's global ranking in the 57th International Chemistry Olympiad 2025, where it secured two Gold and two Silver medals? a) 3rd b) 4th c) 5th d) 6th Ans: d) 6th 14.The government announced significant policy reforms to enhance which two key areas by streamlining procurement processes and revising financial thresholds for research institutions? a) "Ease of Doing Business" and "Ease of Living" b) "Ease of Innovation" and "Ease of Doing Research" c) "Ease of Startups" and "Ease of Investment" d) "Ease of Education" and "Ease of Technology Transfer" Ans: b) "Ease of Innovation" and "Ease of Doing Research" 15.Which new policy in the sports sector recently received approval? a) Fit India Movement Policy b) Khelo India Policy c) National Sports Policy 2025 d) Sports Development Fund Policy Ans: c) National Sports Policy 2025

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1.What is the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) projected GDP growth for India for FY 2025-26? a) 5.9% b) 6.4% c) 6.5% d) 7.0% Ans: c) 6.5% 2.Which country did India surpass to become the world's 4th largest economy in 2025?
1.What is the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) projected GDP growth for India for FY 2025-26? a) 5.9% b) 6.4% c) 6.5% d) 7.0% Ans: c) 6.5% 2.Which country did India surpass to become the world's 4th largest economy in 2025? a) Germany b) United Kingdom c) Japan d) France Ans: c) Japan 3.What is the total outlay approved for the 'PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana'? a) ₹10,000 crore b) ₹18,000 crore c) ₹24,000 crore d) ₹30,000 crore Ans: c) ₹24,000 crore 4.India's first indigenously built Diving Support Vessel, commissioned on July 18, 2025, at Visakhapatnam, is named: a) INS Vikrant b) INS Nistar c) INS Arighat d) INS Varsha Ans: b) INS Nistar 5.Which upgraded variant of the Akash Weapon System was successfully trialed at high altitude in Ladakh on July 16, 2025? a) Akash Mk-II b) Akash Prime c) Akash NG d) Akash Astra Ans: b) Akash Prime 6.SIMBEX 2025 is a bilateral naval drill conducted between India and which other country? a) Sri Lanka b) Singapore c) South Africa d) Sweden Ans: b) Singapore 7.Who inaugurated the 2nd BIMSTEC Ports Conclave in Visakhapatnam? a) S. Jaishankar b) Nirmala Sitharaman c) Sarbananda Sonowal d) Rajnath Singh Ans: c) Sarbananda Sonowal 8.Who is the first Indian to enter the International Space Station (ISS) and safely returned to Earth on July 15, 2025? a) Rakesh Sharma b) Kalpana Chawla c) Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla d) Sunita Williams Ans: c) Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla 9.Which company has launched a special offer providing free access to Gemini AI Pro for Indian college and university students for one year? a) Microsoft b) Amazon c) Google d) IBM Ans: c) Google 10.Which Indian state became the first to approve agricultural status for livestock and poultry farming? a) Uttar Pradesh b) Rajasthan c) Maharashtra d) Gujarat Ans: c) Maharashtra 11.As per the Swachh Survekshan 2024-25 rankings, which city retained its title as the cleanest city for the eighth consecutive year? a) Bhopal b) Mysuru c) Indore d) Surat Ans: c) Indore 12.On which date was Nelson Mandela International Day observed worldwide in 2025? a) July 15 b) July 16 c) July 18 d) July 20 Ans: c) July 18 13.By how many basis points did the Indian Overseas Bank reduce its Marginal Cost of Funds Based Lending Rate (MCLR) across all tenures, effective July 15, 2025? a) 5 basis points b) 10 basis points c) 15 basis points d) 25 basis points Ans: b) 10 basis points 14.Which of the following is a correct list of countries visited by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his five-nation tour to the Global South? a) Brazil, Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina, Namibia b) South Africa, Nigeria, Chile, Vietnam, Indonesia c) Egypt, Kenya, Peru, Malaysia, Thailand d) Mexico, Ethiopia, Colombia, Philippines, Sri Lanka Ans: a) Brazil, Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina, Namibia 15.Which state's U18 Boys' team secured a historic double by winning the Junior National Rugby 7s Championship 2025? a) Odisha b) West Bengal c) Bihar d) Jharkhand Ans: c) Bihar

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1.What is the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) projected real GDP growth rate for India for FY 2025-26? a) 5.9% b) 6.4% c) 6.5% d) 7.0% Ans: c) 6.5% 2.Which new scheme was approved by the Union Cabinet with an outlay of ₹24,000...

1.What is the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) projected real GDP growth rate for India for FY 2025-26? a) 5.9% b) 6.4% c) 6.5% d) 7.0% Ans: c) 6.5% 2.Which new scheme was approved by the Union Cabinet with an outlay of ₹24,000 crores per year for six years, consolidating 36 existing schemes? a) ADEETIE scheme b) Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana c) Prime Minister Dhan-Dhanya Krishi Yojana (PM-DDKY) d) Swachh Bharat Abhiyan Ans: c) Prime Minister Dhan-Dhanya Krishi Yojana (PM-DDKY) 3.The ADEETIE scheme, launched with a budget of ₹1,000 crore, aims to promote what in Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)? a) Financial inclusion b) Digital literacy c) Energy-efficient technologies d) Export promotion Ans: c) Energy-efficient technologies 4.Which major UK-based bank recently withdrew from the Net Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA)? a) Barclays b) Standard Chartered c) HSBC d) Lloyds Bank Ans: c) HSBC 5.According to Global Finance magazine, which Indian bank was named the World's Best Consumer Bank for 2025? a) HDFC Bank b) ICICI Bank c) State Bank of India (SBI) d) Axis Bank Ans: c) State Bank of India (SBI) 6.From which location did India successfully test-fire nuclear-capable Prithvi-II and Agni-I short-range ballistic missiles? a) Pokhran, Rajasthan b) Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh c) Chandipur, Odisha d) Balasore, Odisha Ans: c) Chandipur, Odisha 7.What is the name of the indigenous air defence system recently tested by the Indian Army at an altitude of 15,000 feet? a) BrahMos b) Akash Prime c) Barak-8 d) S-400 Ans: b) Akash Prime 8.What type of vessel is INS Nistar, recently commissioned by the Indian Navy? a) Submarine b) Aircraft Carrier c) Diving Support Vessel d) Stealth Frigate Ans: c) Diving Support Vessel 9.Where did External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) foreign ministers' meeting? a) Moscow b) Beijing c) Tashkent d) Astana Ans: b) Beijing 10.Which Indian state launched the country's first Tribal Genome Sequencing Project? a) Jharkhand b) Chhattisgarh c) Odisha d) Gujarat Ans: d) Gujarat 11.Which city was recognized as India's cleanest city for the eighth consecutive time in the Swachh Survekshan 2024-25 awards? a) Surat b) Indore c) Navi Mumbai d) Bengaluru Ans: b) Indore 12.From what date will the Bihar government's scheme to provide up to 125 units of free electricity per month to domestic consumers be effective? a) July 1, 2025 b) August 1, 2025 c) September 1, 2025 d) January 1, 2026 Ans: b) August 1, 2025 13.What is the name of India's lightest active wheelchair, launched by IIT Madras? a) Mobility Pro b) YD One c) Freedom Wheel d) Access Lite Ans: b) YD One 14.What was India's global rank at the 57th International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO) 2025 in Dubai? a) 3rd b) 5th c) 6th d) 8th Ans: c) 6th

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1.Which two nuclear-capable ballistic missiles were successfully test-fired by India on July 17, 2025? a) BrahMos and Nirbhay b) Prithvi-II and Agni-I c) Shaurya and K-4 d) Dhanush and Sagarika Ans: b) Prithvi-II and Agni-I ...

1.Which two nuclear-capable ballistic missiles were successfully test-fired by India on July 17, 2025? a) BrahMos and Nirbhay b) Prithvi-II and Agni-I c) Shaurya and K-4 d) Dhanush and Sagarika Ans: b) Prithvi-II and Agni-I 2.Where was India's first indigenously built Diving Support Vessel, Nistar, commissioned on July 18, 2025? a) Mumbai b) Kochi c) Chennai d) Visakhapatnam Ans: d) Visakhapatnam 3.What was India's retail inflation rate in June 2025, according to the provided information? a) 5.9% b) 6.4% c) 2.1% d) 3.0% Ans: c) 2.1% 4.By which year is India expected to become the world's third-largest economy? a) 2025 b) 2026 c) 2028 d) 2030 Ans: c) 2028 5.What is the approved outlay for the 'PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana'? a) ₹10,000 crore b) ₹24,000 crore c) ₹58,000 crore d) ₹70,600 crore Ans: b) ₹24,000 crore 6.What was the total Dearness Allowance (DA) percentage for central employees and pensioners from July 2025, after the reported hike? a) 3% b) 55% c) 58% d) 61% Ans: c) 58% 7.Which organization developed the advanced Akash Prime surface-to-air missile? a) ISRO b) HAL c) DRDO d) BEL Ans: c) DRDO 8.When did External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar visit China for diplomatic meetings on the sidelines of the SCO foreign ministers' meeting? a) July 14-15, 2025 b) July 17, 2025 c) July 18, 2025 d) July 1-2, 2025 Ans: a) July 14-15, 2025 9.What was the record bilateral trade volume between Russia and India in 2024? a) US$9.2 billion b) US$24 billion c) US$58 billion d) US$70.6 billion Ans: d) US$70.6 billion 10.In the Swachh Survekshan 2024-25 rankings, what position did Vijayawada secure nationally? a) 1st b) 4th c) 36th d) 125th Ans: b) 4th 11.How many Aadhaar numbers of deceased citizens were deactivated by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI)? a) 450 b) 1.17 crore c) 2.1 crore d) 7.06 crore Ans: b) 1.17 crore 12.The 'PM-VIKAS' scheme aims to train candidates from which group? a) Central government employees b) Farmers in under-performing districts c) Minority communities d) Armed forces veterans Ans: c) Minority communities 13.Where was the 57th International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO) 2025 held? a) India b) China c) Dubai, UAE d) Russia Ans: c) Dubai, UAE 14.What was India's global rank at the 57th International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO) 2025? a) 1st b) 4th c) 6th d) 10th Ans: c) 6th 15.Which institution launched 'YD One', India's lightest active wheelchair? a) DRDO b) IIT Madras c) UIDAI d) Strategic Forces Command Ans: b) IIT Madras

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1.Which two nuclear-capable short-range ballistic missiles were successfully test-fired by India on July 17, 2025, from Chandipur, Odisha? a) Agni-V and Prithvi-III b) Prithvi-II and Agni-I c) BrahMos and Akash d) Shaurya and K-15 An...

1.Which two nuclear-capable short-range ballistic missiles were successfully test-fired by India on July 17, 2025, from Chandipur, Odisha? a) Agni-V and Prithvi-III b) Prithvi-II and Agni-I c) BrahMos and Akash d) Shaurya and K-15 Ans: b) Prithvi-II and Agni-I 2.What is the name of India's first indigenously designed and constructed Diving Support Vessel, commissioned by the Indian Navy on July 18, 2025? a) INS Arihant b) INS Vikrant c) INS Nistar d) INS Chakra Ans: c) INS Nistar 3.According to Morgan Stanley's recent report, what is India's projected real GDP growth for 2025? a) 6.4% b) 5.9% c) 7.1% d) 5.5% Ans: b) 5.9% 4.What is the annual outlay approved for the Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PM-DDKY)? a) ₹10,000 crores b) ₹15,000 crores c) ₹24,000 crores d) ₹30,000 crores Ans: c) ₹24,000 crores 5.The ADEETIE scheme, launched with a budget of ₹1,000 crore, aims to boost energy efficiency, particularly in which sector? a) Large Scale Industries b) Public Sector Undertakings c) Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) d) Agricultural Sector Ans: c) Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) 6.In which Indian city did Tesla inaugurate its first showroom, debuting the Model Y? a) Bengaluru b) New Delhi c) Chennai d) Mumbai Ans: d) Mumbai 7.Which three cities secured the top positions in the 'Super Swachh League' at the Swachh Survekshan Awards 2024-25? a) Bhopal, Lucknow, Ahmedabad b) Delhi, Kolkata, Bengaluru c) Indore, Surat, Navi Mumbai d) Pune, Jaipur, Chandigarh Ans: c) Indore, Surat, Navi Mumbai 8.Which High Court recently upheld the constitutional validity of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), 1967? a) Delhi High Court b) Madras High Court c) Calcutta High Court d) Bombay High Court Ans: d) Bombay High Court 9.Which state became the first in India to grant agricultural status to livestock and poultry farming? a) Punjab b) Haryana c) Maharashtra d) Rajasthan Ans: c) Maharashtra 10.India's first-ever Tribal Genome Sequencing Project (TGSP) was launched in which state on July 16, 2025? a) Odisha b) Jharkhand c) Chhattisgarh d) Gujarat Ans: d) Gujarat 11.How many gold and silver medals did India win at the 57th International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO) 2025? a) 1 gold, 3 silver b) 2 gold, 2 silver c) 3 gold, 1 silver d) 4 gold, 0 silver Ans: b) 2 gold, 2 silver 12.According to the Dun & Bradstreet Global Business Investment Confidence Index, what was India's year-on-year growth in investment confidence for Q3 2025? a) 8.5% b) 10.2% c) 12.6% d) 15.0% Ans: c) 12.6% 13.Who presented the Swachh Survekshan Awards 2024-25? a) The Prime Minister of India b) The Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs c) The President of India d) The Chief Justice of India Ans: c) The President of India 14.What percentage of indigenous content does the newly commissioned INS Nistar possess? a) Over 50% b) Over 60% c) Over 70% d) Over 80% Ans: d) Over 80% 15.The Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PM-DDKY) aims to transform agriculture and allied sectors by focusing on how many low-performing districts? a) 50 b) 75 c) 100 d) 125 Ans: c) 100

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1.Which cities secured the top three positions in the newly introduced 'Super Swachh League' as part of the Swachh Survekshan 2024-25 Awards? a) Ahmedabad, Bhopal, Lucknow b) Indore, Surat, Navi Mumbai c) Vijayawada, Prayagraj, Indor...

1.Which cities secured the top three positions in the newly introduced 'Super Swachh League' as part of the Swachh Survekshan 2024-25 Awards? a) Ahmedabad, Bhopal, Lucknow b) Indore, Surat, Navi Mumbai c) Vijayawada, Prayagraj, Indore d) Surat, Ahmedabad, Navi Mumbai Ans: b) Indore, Surat, Navi Mumbai 2.Which city was honored as the 'Best Ganga Town' in the Swachh Survekshan 2024-25 Awards? a) Varanasi b) Prayagraj c) Kanpur d) Haridwar Ans: b) Prayagraj 3.What is the budget allocated for the `ADEETIE` (Assistance for Deployment of Energy Efficient Technologies in Industrial Establishments) scheme? a) ₹500 crore b) ₹750 crore c) ₹1,000 crore d) ₹1,200 crore Ans: c) ₹1,000 crore 4.Which agency is responsible for implementing the `ADEETIE` scheme? a) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) b) Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) c) Ministry of Power d) Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) Ans: b) Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) 5.How many units of free electricity per month will be provided to domestic consumers by the Bihar government, effective August 1, 2025? a) Up to 100 units b) Up to 125 units c) Up to 150 units d) Up to 200 units Ans: b) Up to 125 units 6.Which Indian Air Force officer successfully returned to Earth after spending 18 days aboard the International Space Station (ISS) as part of the Axiom-4 mission? a) Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma b) Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla c) Squadron Leader Avani Chaturvedi d) Group Captain Varun Singh Ans: b) Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla 7.What is the name of the indigenous air defense system successfully tested by the Indian Army at an altitude of 15,000 feet in Ladakh? a) Agni Prime b) Prithvi Air c) Akash Prime d) Trishul Defence Ans: c) Akash Prime 8.Which Indian public sector undertaking received the second GE F404 engine crucial for powering India's indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk 1A? a) Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) b) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) c) Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) d) Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) Ans: b) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) 9.What is the name of the Indian Navy's first indigenous diving support vessel? a) INS Vikrant b) INS Nistar c) INS Chakra d) INS Savitri Ans: b) INS Nistar 10.Which Indian state has become the first to launch a Tribal Genome Sequencing Project? a) Rajasthan b) Jharkhand c) Gujarat d) Madhya Pradesh Ans: c) Gujarat 11.What is the amount of the welfare trust set up by the Tata Group for the victims of the Air India plane crash? a) ₹250 crore b) ₹300 crore c) ₹400 crore d) ₹500 crore Ans: d) ₹500 crore 12.Which political party has distanced itself from the `INDIA` bloc, stating it is no longer part of the alliance? a) Samajwadi Party (SP) b) Trinamool Congress (TMC) c) Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) d) Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) Ans: c) Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) 13.Which Indian refinery has been targeted by the European Union with sanctions as part of its 18th set of sanctions against Russia? a) Reliance Industries' Jamnagar refinery b) Nayara Energy's Vadinar refinery c) Indian Oil Corporation's Panipat refinery d) Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited's Kochi refinery Ans: b) Nayara Energy's Vadinar refinery 14.What is the primary objective of the 'Swachh City Partnership Initiative' and the 'Accelerated Dumpsite Remediation Program' launched by MoHUA? a) To promote rural development b) To improve public health infrastructure c) To further promote urban cleanliness d) To encourage digital literacy Ans: c) To further promote urban cleanliness

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1.What type of vessel is INS Nistar, which was commissioned on July 18, 2025? a) Aircraft Carrier b) Submarine c) Diving Support Vessel (DSV) d) Frigate Ans: c) Diving Support Vessel (DSV) 2.Which two nuclear-capable missile...

1.What type of vessel is INS Nistar, which was commissioned on July 18, 2025? a) Aircraft Carrier b) Submarine c) Diving Support Vessel (DSV) d) Frigate Ans: c) Diving Support Vessel (DSV) 2.Which two nuclear-capable missiles were recently test-fired by India from Odisha? a) BrahMos and Akash b) Prithvi-II and Agni-I c) Shaurya and K-4 d) Dhanush and Nag Ans: b) Prithvi-II and Agni-I 3.The SIMBEX 2025 naval exercise is a bilateral exercise between the Indian Navy and which other country? a) Sri Lanka b) Singapore c) South Korea d) Seychelles Ans: b) Singapore 4.Which city was ranked the fourth cleanest city in India according to the Swachh Survekshan 2024-25 results? a) Mysuru b) Bengaluru c) Vijayawada d) Indore Ans: c) Vijayawada 5.Which city successfully entered the 'Super Swachh League' in the Swachh Survekshan 2024-25, recognized for its long-term cleanliness? a) Bengaluru b) Vijayawada c) Mysuru d) Pune Ans: c) Mysuru 6.What was Bengaluru's rank improvement among Million-Plus Cities in the Swachh Survekshan 2024-25? a) From 125 to 36 b) From 36 to 125 c) From 50 to 10 d) From 200 to 50 Ans: a) From 125 to 36 7.Where did Tesla inaugurate its first showroom in India? a) New Delhi's Connaught Place b) Chennai's T. Nagar c) Mumbai's Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) d) Bengaluru's Koramangala Ans: c) Mumbai's Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) 8.Vidarbha's first integrated steel plant was unveiled in which district of Maharashtra? a) Nagpur b) Amravati c) Gadchiroli d) Wardha Ans: c) Gadchiroli 9.Which Indian refinery was sanctioned by the European Union as part of its 18th set of sanctions against Russia? a) Reliance Industries Limited Jamnagar Refinery b) Indian Oil Corporation Panipat Refinery c) Nayara Energy's Vadinar refinery d) Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited Kochi Refinery Ans: c) Nayara Energy's Vadinar refinery 10.How many units of free electricity did the Bihar Cabinet approve for domestic consumers? a) Up to 75 units b) Up to 100 units c) Up to 125 units d) Up to 150 units Ans: c) Up to 125 units 11.Why did the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) call for a review of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI)? a) High cost of Aadhaar enrollment b) High failure rate in Aadhaar biometric verification c) Lack of Aadhaar centers in rural areas d) Delays in Aadhaar card delivery Ans: b) High failure rate in Aadhaar biometric verification 12.What was the total value of projects inaugurated and foundation stones laid by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Meghalaya? a) ₹550.50 crore b) ₹780.25 crore c) ₹1,087.81 crore d) ₹1,500.00 crore Ans: c) ₹1,087.81 crore 13.The commissioning of INS Nistar is described as a crucial achievement in India's pursuit of: a) Economic dominance b) Space exploration c) Self-reliance in defence d) Agricultural innovation Ans: c) Self-reliance in defence

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1.Where was the Akash Prime Missile successfully test-fired, destroying two aerial high-speed unmanned targets at high altitude? a) Chandipur, Odisha b) Pokhran, Rajasthan c) Ladakh d) Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra Ans: c) Ladakh
1.Where was the Akash Prime Missile successfully test-fired, destroying two aerial high-speed unmanned targets at high altitude? a) Chandipur, Odisha b) Pokhran, Rajasthan c) Ladakh d) Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra Ans: c) Ladakh 2.From which location were the nuclear-capable Prithvi-II and Agni-I missiles successfully test-fired by India's Strategic Forces Command? a) Ladakh b) Chandipur, Odisha c) Pokhran, Rajasthan d) Andaman and Nicobar Islands Ans: b) Chandipur, Odisha 3.Which city is set to host advanced drone manufacturing facilities established through a partnership between Vimananu Ltd and CYGR? a) Bengaluru b) Hyderabad c) Chennai d) Navi Mumbai Ans: d) Navi Mumbai 4.What is the expected timeline for the unveiling of India's first domestically produced semiconductor chip? a) 2024 b) 2025 c) 2026 d) 2030 Ans: b) 2025 5.What is the total outlay for the ADEETIE (Assistance for Deployment of Energy Efficient Technologies in Industrial Establishments) scheme launched by the Union Government? a) ₹500 crore b) ₹1,000 crore c) ₹1,500 crore d) ₹2,000 crore Ans: b) ₹1,000 crore 6.What is the primary purpose of the PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PM-DDKY)? a) To provide direct income support to farmers b) To merge 36 existing schemes across 11 departments to boost agricultural growth c) To promote organic farming across the country d) To provide crop insurance to all farmers Ans: b) To merge 36 existing schemes across 11 departments to boost agricultural growth 7.Which two new initiatives were launched by NABARD on its 44th Foundation Day? a) Krishi Uday and Gramin Vikas b) NIVARAN and RuralTech CoLab c) Jan Dhan and Mudra Yojana d) Samridh Gaon and Digital Kisan Ans: b) NIVARAN and RuralTech CoLab 8.Which cities secured the top spots as the cleanest cities in the Swachh Survekshan 2024-25 Awards? a) Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru b) Indore, Surat, Navi Mumbai c) Ahmedabad, Bhopal, Lucknow d) Prayagraj, Pune, Jaipur Ans: b) Indore, Surat, Navi Mumbai 9.Which state became the first in India to grant agricultural status to livestock and poultry farming? a) Gujarat b) Rajasthan c) Maharashtra d) Uttar Pradesh Ans: c) Maharashtra 10.Which state launched India's first Tribal Genome Sequencing Project? a) Odisha b) Jharkhand c) Gujarat d) Chhattisgarh Ans: c) Gujarat 11.What was the reason for the European Union imposing sanctions on India's Nayara Energy refinery? a) Environmental violations b) Human rights concerns c) Rosneft's stake in the refinery as part of sanctions against Russia d) Non-compliance with international trade agreements Ans: c) Rosneft's stake in the refinery as part of sanctions against Russia 12.Which historical figures have been excluded from the new Class 8 NCERT history textbook, according to the content? a) Akbar and Shivaji b) Raziyya Sultan and Nur Jehan c) Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru d) Ashoka and Chandragupta Maurya Ans: b) Raziyya Sultan and Nur Jehan 13.What was the purpose of External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar's recent visit to China? a) To sign new trade agreements b) To discuss climate change initiatives c) To stabilize and rebuild bilateral relations, focusing on border management and economic cooperation d) To attend a regional security summit Ans: c) To stabilize and rebuild bilateral relations, focusing on border management and economic cooperation 14.When is the INDIA bloc parties' online meeting scheduled to discuss the political situation and strategy for the upcoming Parliament session? a) July 16, 2025 b) July 19, 2025 c) August 1, 2025 d) August 15, 2025 Ans: b) July 19, 2025

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1.Which indigenous air defence system was recently tested by the Indian Army in Ladakh, demonstrating its capability to strike targets at high altitudes? a) BrahMos b) Akash Prime c) Prithvi d) Nag Ans: b) Akash Prime 2.What...

1.Which indigenous air defence system was recently tested by the Indian Army in Ladakh, demonstrating its capability to strike targets at high altitudes? a) BrahMos b) Akash Prime c) Prithvi d) Nag Ans: b) Akash Prime 2.What is INS Nistar, which was recently commissioned at Visakhapatnam? a) India's first indigenous aircraft carrier b) India's first indigenously built Diving Support Vessel c) India's first nuclear submarine d) India's first indigenously built destroyer Ans: b) India's first indigenously built Diving Support Vessel 3.Which three cities secured the top positions in the 'Super Swachh League' category (population over 10 lakh) in the Swachh Survekshan 2024-25 Awards? a) Ahmedabad, Bhopal, Lucknow b) Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai c) Indore, Surat, Navi Mumbai d) Pune, Jaipur, Hyderabad Ans: c) Indore, Surat, Navi Mumbai 4.Which city received recognition as the Best Ganga Town in the Swachh Survekshan 2024-25 Awards? a) Varanasi b) Haridwar c) Prayagraj d) Kanpur Ans: c) Prayagraj 5.What is the primary purpose of the ₹1,000 crore ADEETIE scheme launched by the Union Government? a) To provide financial assistance to startups in the IT sector b) To promote energy efficiency in Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) c) To fund infrastructure projects in rural areas d) To support agricultural development through new technologies Ans: b) To promote energy efficiency in Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) 6.How many units of free electricity per month were approved by the Bihar government for domestic consumers, effective August 1, 2025? a) 50 units b) 75 units c) 100 units d) 125 units Ans: d) 125 units 7.Which fintech firm received in-principle approval from the RBI to operate as a Payment Aggregator – Cross Border (PA-CB)? a) Paytm b) PhonePe c) EximPe d) Razorpay Ans: c) EximPe 8.Which bank was adjudged the World's Best Consumer Bank for 2025 by Global Finance magazine? a) HDFC Bank b) ICICI Bank c) State Bank of India (SBI) d) Axis Bank Ans: c) State Bank of India (SBI) 9.What was the name of the Indian Air Force officer who returned to Earth on July 15, 2025, after spending 18 days aboard the International Space Station (ISS) as part of the Axiom-4 mission? a) Rakesh Sharma b) Sunil Sharma c) Shubhanshu Shukla d) Ravish Kumar Ans: c) Shubhanshu Shukla 10.When is AI Appreciation Day observed in India? a) July 15 b) July 16 c) August 1 d) August 15 Ans: b) July 16 11.Which Indian Institute of Management (IIM) launched the 'Gyanodaya' Centre for Pedagogical Innovation and Publishing? a) IIM Ahmedabad b) IIM Bangalore c) IIM Kozhikode d) IIM Calcutta Ans: c) IIM Kozhikode 12.The second GE F404 engine, crucial for powering India's indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk 1A, was recently received by HAL. How many such engines were part of the 2021 deal? a) 49 b) 99 c) 149 d) 199 Ans: b) 99 13.What is the primary objective of the National Standards for Civil Service Training Institutes (NSCSTI) 2.0 framework? a) To standardize civil service recruitment exams b) To upgrade civil services training in India c) To provide financial aid to civil service aspirants d) To establish new civil service training academies Ans: b) To upgrade civil services training in India 14.Which Indian refinery faced sanctions from the European Union as part of its measures against Russia, prompting India's External Affairs Ministry to caution against 'double standards'? a) Reliance Industries Limited (Jamnagar) b) Indian Oil Corporation (Panipat) c) Nayara Energy refinery (Vadinar) d) Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (Kochi) Ans: c) Nayara Energy refinery (Vadinar)

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