MCQ Test: August 24, 2025 - Current affairs for all the Exams: India Faces Postal Suspension with US, Boosts Space Ambitions, and Firm on Trade Stance

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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)

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

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

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

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August 24, 2025 - Current affairs for all the Exams: India Faces Postal Suspension with US, Boosts Space Ambitions, and Firm on Trade Stance

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1. What is the primary reason for India suspending most international postal services to the United States?

2. When did India's suspension of most international postal services to the United States become effective?

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?

4. Under the new US customs regulations, what is the duty-free de minimis exemption value for goods entering the US (excluding gift items)?

5. For what specific items is there still an exemption from customs duties under the new US regulations, and what is its value limit?

6. On what specific occasion did Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlight India's advancements in the space sector?

7. What ambitious target did PM Modi set for the Indian private sector and startups regarding annual rocket launches?

8. What major future aspiration did PM Modi mention for India's space program in the coming years?

9. PM Modi emphasized that space technology in India is not merely for scientific exploration but also for enhancing what aspect of citizens' lives?

10. Who affirmed India's "red lines" in its trade negotiations with the United States?

11. India is determined to safeguard the interests of which groups in its trade talks with the US?

12. India's External Affairs Minister criticized the US for scrutinizing India's energy ties with which country?

13. Which veteran Indian cricketer recently announced his retirement from all forms of Indian cricket?

14. Cheteshwar Pujara is widely recognized for his significant contributions primarily in which format of cricket?

15. Which industrialist recently denied allegations of a Rs 2,000-crore bank fraud?

16. Which investigative agency conducted raids at Anil Ambani's offices in connection with bank fraud allegations?

17. Which company has reportedly decided to step down as the official title sponsor for Team India?

18. Ahead of which upcoming major cricket tournament did Dream11 reportedly withdraw its sponsorship for Team India?

19. Which organization will soon invite new bids for Team India's title sponsorship following Dream11's reported withdrawal?

August 24, 2025 - Current affairs for all the Exams: India Faces Postal Suspension with US, Boosts Space Ambitions, and Firm on Trade Stance

Your Score: 0 / 0

1. What is the primary reason for India suspending most international postal services to the United States?

2. When did India's suspension of most international postal services to the United States become effective?

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?

4. Under the new US customs regulations, what is the duty-free de minimis exemption value for goods entering the US (excluding gift items)?

5. For what specific items is there still an exemption from customs duties under the new US regulations, and what is its value limit?

6. On what specific occasion did Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlight India's advancements in the space sector?

7. What ambitious target did PM Modi set for the Indian private sector and startups regarding annual rocket launches?

8. What major future aspiration did PM Modi mention for India's space program in the coming years?

9. PM Modi emphasized that space technology in India is not merely for scientific exploration but also for enhancing what aspect of citizens' lives?

10. Who affirmed India's "red lines" in its trade negotiations with the United States?

11. India is determined to safeguard the interests of which groups in its trade talks with the US?

12. India's External Affairs Minister criticized the US for scrutinizing India's energy ties with which country?

13. Which veteran Indian cricketer recently announced his retirement from all forms of Indian cricket?

14. Cheteshwar Pujara is widely recognized for his significant contributions primarily in which format of cricket?

15. Which industrialist recently denied allegations of a Rs 2,000-crore bank fraud?

16. Which investigative agency conducted raids at Anil Ambani's offices in connection with bank fraud allegations?

17. Which company has reportedly decided to step down as the official title sponsor for Team India?

18. Ahead of which upcoming major cricket tournament did Dream11 reportedly withdraw its sponsorship for Team India?

19. Which organization will soon invite new bids for Team India's title sponsorship following Dream11's reported withdrawal?

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