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India Records Significant Strides in Policy, Economy, and Defence; Key Cabinet Approvals and Exam Postponement Noted

August 09, 2025

The last 24 hours in India have seen a flurry of significant developments across various sectors, highly relevant for competitive exams. The Union Cabinet approved crucial schemes including the continuation of the LPG subsidy for Ujjwala beneficiaries and the new MERITE Scheme for technical education. Economic indicators showed positive trends with record UPI transactions and increased defence production. Internationally, India's relations with Russia continue, while trade tensions with the US persist. Notably, the SSC CGL 2025 examination has been postponed due to technical issues, impacting millions of candidates.

Question 1 of 14

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

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India Records Significant Strides in Policy, Economy, and Defence; Key Cabinet Approvals and Exam Postponement Noted

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1. What is the per LPG cylinder subsidy approved for Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) beneficiaries for fiscal year 2025-26?

2. What is the approved outlay for the Multidisciplinary Education and Research Improvement in Technical Education (MERITE) Scheme?

3. Which two states were approved to receive Special Development Packages totaling Rs. 4,250 Crore?

4. The government increased the defect liability period for road contractors from 5 years to how many years?

5. What percentage of ethanol blend is referred to as E20, which is part of India's energy independence strategy?

6. What was the approximate annual defence production in India for FY 2024-25?

7. Which bank recently made history by becoming the first SFB to receive RBI's nod for Universal Bank Status?

8. What is the target for India's space economy by 2030, emphasizing the private sector's role?

9. What is 'Rudrastra', recently trial-run by Indian Railways?

10. An India-_______ Free Trade Agreement is likely to be announced soon.

11. The SSC CGL 2025 examination, originally scheduled for August 13-30, has been rescheduled to when?

12. Which of the following is NOT an important day observed on August 9, 2025, according to the content?

13. What was the new record set for daily UPI transactions as per the content?

14. India's 3rd Launch Pad in Sriharikota is expected to be operational by which year?

India Records Significant Strides in Policy, Economy, and Defence; Key Cabinet Approvals and Exam Postponement Noted

Your Score: 0 / 0

1. What is the per LPG cylinder subsidy approved for Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) beneficiaries for fiscal year 2025-26?

2. What is the approved outlay for the Multidisciplinary Education and Research Improvement in Technical Education (MERITE) Scheme?

3. Which two states were approved to receive Special Development Packages totaling Rs. 4,250 Crore?

4. The government increased the defect liability period for road contractors from 5 years to how many years?

5. What percentage of ethanol blend is referred to as E20, which is part of India's energy independence strategy?

6. What was the approximate annual defence production in India for FY 2024-25?

7. Which bank recently made history by becoming the first SFB to receive RBI's nod for Universal Bank Status?

8. What is the target for India's space economy by 2030, emphasizing the private sector's role?

9. What is 'Rudrastra', recently trial-run by Indian Railways?

10. An India-_______ Free Trade Agreement is likely to be announced soon.

11. The SSC CGL 2025 examination, originally scheduled for August 13-30, has been rescheduled to when?

12. Which of the following is NOT an important day observed on August 9, 2025, according to the content?

13. What was the new record set for daily UPI transactions as per the content?

14. India's 3rd Launch Pad in Sriharikota is expected to be operational by which year?

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