Set of 100 Questions: current affairs 2025 questions and answers
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1. Recently, Union Cabinet has approved the Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme to support employment generation, enhance employability and social security across all sectors, with special focus on the manufacturing sector. Under the Scheme, first-time employees will get one month’s wage of up to ______________.
A. Rs 15,000
B. Rs 10,000
C. Rs 12,500
D. Rs 17,500
Show Answer
Answer: A. Rs 15,000
2. Recently, which of the following Indian ministries has rejoined the Unicode Consortium as a Supporting Member?
A. Ministry of Culture
B. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
C. Ministry of Education
D. Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
Show Answer
Answer: B. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
3. Recently, _____________ has launched the “3 by 35 Initiative”, aiming to increase taxes on tobacco, alcohol, and sugary drinks by at least 50% globally by 2035.
A. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
B. World Health Organization (WHO)
C. Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases (GACD)
D. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Show Answer
Answer: B. World Health Organization (WHO)
4. Recently, who among the following has been appointed as the next chief of Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), India’s external intelligence agency?
A. Samant Goel
B. Anil Dhasmana
C. Parag Jain
D. Ravindra Kaushik
Show Answer
Answer: C. Parag Jain
5. Recently, which of the following state government has launched ‘Mukhya Mantri Pratigya' scheme to provide financial support to youths for carrying out internship programmes after clearing their Class 12 board examination?
A. Jharkhand
B. Bihar
C. Chhattisgarh
D. Odisha
Show Answer
Answer: B. Bihar
6. Recently, which of the following has become the first country in the Amazon region to receive malaria-free certification from the World Health Organization (WHO)?
A. Guyana
B. Suriname
C. Ecuador
D. Venezuela
Show Answer
Answer: B. Suriname
7. Recently, which of the following companies has launched “AlphaGenome” a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool to accurately predict how individual mutations in human DNA affect their functions?
A. NVIDIA
B. DeepMind
C. Microsoft
D. Amazon
Show Answer
Answer: B. DeepMind
8. Recently, the “Critical Minerals Initiative” was announced by _____________ nations to enhance economic security and collective resilience through collaboration on securing and diversifying critical mineral supply chains.
A. G20
B. Quad
C. BRICS
D. ASEAN
Show Answer
Answer: B. Quad
9. Recently, the QUAD nations launched the first-ever ‘QUAD At Sea Observer Mission’ to strengthen maritime cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region. Which of the following countries is NOT a member of the QUAD?
A. India
B. Japan
C. United States
D. Indonesia
Show Answer
Answer: D. Indonesia
10. Recently, which of the following state’s government launched the “Jan Suraksha Santrupti Abhiyan” to identify eligible citizens who have not yet received benefits under government welfare schemes?
A. Tamil Nadu
B. Gujarat
C. Kerala
D. Karnataka
Show Answer
Answer: B. Gujarat
11. Recently, which of the following companies has opened India’s first Unified Payments Interface (UPI) powered bank branch in Koramangala, Bengaluru?
A. Slice
B. Snapmint
C. Wishfin
D. VegaPay
Show Answer
Answer: A. Slice
12. Recently, who among the following has clinched his maiden Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Tour title in the Men’s Singles final of 2025 US Open Badminton Tournament, a BWF Super 300 event?
A. Srikanth Kidambi
B. Ayush Shetty
C. H. S. Prannoy
D. Bhamidipati Sai Praneeth
Show Answer
Answer: B. Ayush Shetty
13. Recently, which of the following states has made it mandatory for all government school teachers to mark their attendance digitally through the ‘Humare Shikshak’ platform starting from July 1, 2025?
A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Rajasthan
C. Madhya Pradesh
D. Himachal Pradesh
Show Answer
Answer: C. Madhya Pradesh
14. Recently, Union Minister of Jal Shakti has inaugurated C-FLOOD, a web-based platform that provides two-days advance inundation forecasts up to village level. C-FLOOD has been developed by _______________ and Central Water Commission (CWC), Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation (DoWR, RD & GR), Ministry of Jal Shakti.
A. National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC)
B. National Informatics Centre (NIC)
C. Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC)
D. Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In)
Show Answer
Answer: C. Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC)
15. Recently, which of the following became the first renewable energy company in India to cross 15,000 megawatts of operational capacity, reaching a total of 15,539.9 MW?
A. NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL)
B. SJVN Green Energy Limited
C. Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL)
D. Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited
Show Answer
Answer: C. Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL)
16. Recently, which of the following states has secured the top position in the Management Effectiveness Evaluation (MEE) 2020–2025, conducted by Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, for its effective management of National Parks and Protected Areas?
A. Karnataka
B. Uttarakhand
C. Kerala
D. Himachal Pradesh
Show Answer
Answer: C. Kerala
17. Recently, Union Cabinet has approved the Research Development and Innovation (RDI) Scheme with a corpus of ____________, to scale up research, development and innovation in strategic and sunrise domains.
A. Rs. 1 lakh Crore
B. Rs. 2 lakh Crore
C. Rs. 3 lakh Crore
D. Rs. 5 lakh Crore
Show Answer
Answer: A. Rs. 1 lakh Crore
18. Recently, _____________ has launched the ‘BhashaSetu – Real-Time Language Tech for Bharat’ challenge to develop an AI-powered multilingual translation solution.
A. Department of Science and Technology
B. Ministry of Home Affairs
C. Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
D. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
Show Answer
Answer: C. Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
19. Recently, which of the following companies has launched an experimental app called Doppl, which uses artificial intelligence to let users virtually try on clothes through a digital version of themselves?
A. Microsoft
B. Meta
C. Google
D. Amazon
Show Answer
Answer: C. Google
20. Recently, which of the following countries has officially launched the Synthetic Human Genome Project (SynHG), a groundbreaking effort to build human DNA from scratch?
A. China
B. United States of America (USA)
C. United Kingdom
D. Japan
Show Answer
Answer: C. United Kingdom
21. Recently, who among the following has won the “UzChess Cup Masters 2025” held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan?
A. Arjun Erigaisi
B. Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa
C. Javokhir Sindarov
D. Nodirbek Abdusattorov
Show Answer
Answer: B. Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa
22. Recently, United Arab Emirates (UAE)-India CEPA Council (UICC) has signed an MoU with which of the following universities to foster regional innovation, research exchange, and entrepreneurship support?
A. Amity University, Noida
B. Shoolini University, Solan
C. Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi
D. Sharda University, Greater Noida
Show Answer
Answer: C. Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi
23. Recently, the men's team of which of the following states won the inaugural “Hockey India Masters Cup 2025” held at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai?
A. Maharashtra
B. Kerala
C. Tamil Nadu
D. Andhra Pradesh
Show Answer
Answer: C. Tamil Nadu
24. Recently, which of the following ministries has launched ‘Adi Karmyogi Beta version’ aimed at building a cadre of highly motivated officers and change makers dedicated to grassroots transformation?
A. Ministry of Rural Development
B. Ministry of Tribal Affairs
C. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
D. Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
Show Answer
Answer: B. Ministry of Tribal Affairs
25. Recently, who among the following has been named as the next President of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)?
A. Wang Yong
B. Ludger Schuknecht
C. Zou Jiayi
D. Huang Kunming
Show Answer
Answer: C. Zou Jiayi
26. Recently, ______________ has approved the “Amnesty Scheme 2025” to reduce the number of litigations by providing a mechanism for the resolution of disputes outside the court, offering employers an opportunity to come forward for a mutual settlement to promote ease of doing business, and earn the goodwill of all stakeholders.
A. Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC)
B. Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)
C. National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT)
D. Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
Show Answer
Answer: A. Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC)
27. Recently, National Institute of Public Cooperation and Child Development (NIPCCD), New Delhi has officially been renamed as ____________________.
A. Rani Lakshmibai Institute of Public Cooperation and Child Development
B. Sarojini Naidu National Institute of Women and Child Development
C. Ahilyabai Institute of Public Cooperation and Child Development
D. Savitribai Phule National Institute of Women and Child Development
Show Answer
Answer: D. Savitribai Phule National Institute of Women and Child Development
28. Recently, which of the following companies became a unicorn after raising $120 million in a funding round led by SC Ventures, the innovation and investment arm of Standard Chartered Plc?
A. Foodsure
B. Jumbotail
C. Absolute Foods
D. Fraazo
Show Answer
Answer: B. Jumbotail
29. Recently, India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) has completed eight years (1st July 2025). In 2024–25, gross GST collections touched a record ___________, registering a year-on-year growth of 9.4%.
A. ₹17.78 lakh crore
B. ₹22.08 lakh crore
C. ₹34.24 lakh crore
D. ₹38.58 lakh crore
Show Answer
Answer: B. ₹22.08 lakh crore
30. Recently, which of the following countries has launched the climate change monitoring satellite named “Global Observing Satellite for Greenhouse gases and Water cycle (GOSAT-GW)” aboard an H-2A rocket to track carbon dioxide, methane, and other greenhouse gases in the atmosphere?
A. China
B. South Korea
C. Japan
D. France
Show Answer
Answer: C. Japan
31. Recently, who among the following has authored a memoir titled “The One: Cricket, My Life and More”?
A. Harbhajan Singh
B. Shikhar Dhawan
C. Anil Kumble
D. Sourav Ganguly
Show Answer
Answer: B. Shikhar Dhawan
32. Recently, University of Southern California (USC) researchers led the development of a computer simulation that gives astrophysicists a mechanism for testing ideas about dark matter and its behavior in the Milky Way and other galaxies. What is the name of the simulation project created to understand dark matter?
A. DARKSIM
B. STARDATA
C. COZMIC
D. ZOOM-DARK
Show Answer
Answer: C. COZMIC
33. Recently, India has won the bid to host the prestigious 2029 World Police & Fire Games (WPFG). The event is set to take place in which of the following states/UTs?
A. Delhi
B. Karnataka
C. Gujarat
D. Maharashtra
Show Answer
Answer: C. Gujarat
34. Recently, ______________ has announced the launch of a task force to conceive the India Energy Stack (IES), an initiative aimed at creating a unified, secure, and interoperable digital public infrastructure (DPI) for the energy sector.
A. Ministry of Power
B. Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
C. NITI Aayog
D. Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA)
Show Answer
Answer: A. Ministry of Power
35. Recently, the second ship of Project 17A stealth frigate, “Udaygiri” (Yard 12652) was delivered to the Indian Navy. This ship is being constructed by which of the following companies?
A. Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDSL)
B. Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL)
C. Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL)
D. Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL)
Show Answer
Answer: A. Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDSL)
36. Recently, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued revised guidelines for Biomass Programme under Phase-I of National Bioenergy Programme. The subsidy disbursement mechanism under the Central Financial Assistance (CFA) component has been made performance-based and transparent. Projects that run efficiently, ______________, will receive full financial assistance.
A. Above 80%
B. Above 70%
C. Above 60%
D. Above 90%
Show Answer
Answer: A. Above 80%
37. Recently, induction ceremony for fifth 25T Bollard Pull (BP) Tug Ojas was held at Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam. This 25T BP Tug was constructed by which of the following companies?
A. Titagarh Rail Systems Limited (TRSL)
B. M/s Suryadipta Projects Pvt Ltd
C. M/s SECON Engineering Projects Pvt. Ltd
D. Bharati Defence and Infrastructure Limited
Show Answer
Answer: A. Titagarh Rail Systems Limited (TRSL)
38. Recently, As per recent data by Uttar Pradesh government, 97,158 criminals have been convicted in the state since July 2023 under which of the following operations?
A. Operation Justice
B. Operation Shield
C. Operation Conviction
D. Operation Cleanup
Show Answer
Answer: C. Operation Conviction
39. Recently, which of the following cities has launched India's first digital house address project with QR codes with an aim to empower smart administration by connecting citizen services with digital technology?
A. Dhanbad
B. Shimla
C. Kochi
D. Indore
Show Answer
Answer: D. Indore
40. Recently, which of the following companies has launched “AlphaGenome” a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool to accurately predict how individual mutations in human DNA affect their functions?
A. NVIDIA
B. DeepMind
C. Microsoft
D. Amazon
Show Answer
Answer: B. DeepMind
41. Recently, which of the following states has launched ‘Mukhya Mantri Pratigya' scheme to provide financial support to youths for carrying out internship programmes after clearing their Class 12 board examination?
A. Jharkhand
B. Bihar
C. Chhattisgarh
D. Odisha
Show Answer
Answer: B. Bihar
42. Recently, _____________ has launched the “3 by 35 Initiative”, aiming to increase taxes on tobacco, alcohol, and sugary drinks by at least 50% globally by 2035.
A. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
B. World Health Organization (WHO)
C. Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases (GACD)
D. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Show Answer
Answer: B. World Health Organization (WHO)
43. Recently, who among the following has been appointed as the next chief of Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), India’s external intelligence agency?
A. Samant Goel
B. Anil Dhasmana
C. Parag Jain
D. Ravindra Kaushik
Show Answer
Answer: C. Parag Jain
44. Recently, which of the following Indian ministries has rejoined the Unicode Consortium as a Supporting Member?
A. Ministry of Culture
B. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
C. Ministry of Education
D. Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
Show Answer
Answer: B. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
45. Recently, Union Cabinet has approved the Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme to support employment generation, enhance employability and social security across all sectors, with special focus on the manufacturing sector. Under the Scheme, first-time employees will get one month’s wage of up to ______________.
A. Rs 15,000
B. Rs 10,000
C. Rs 12,500
D. Rs 17,500
Show Answer
Answer: A. Rs 15,000
46. Recently, which of the following has become the first country in the Amazon region to receive malaria-free certification from the World Health Organization (WHO)?
A. Guyana
B. Suriname
C. Ecuador
D. Venezuela
Show Answer
Answer: B. Suriname
47. Recently, which of the following state’s government launched the “Jan Suraksha Santrupti Abhiyan” to identify eligible citizens who have not yet received benefits under government welfare schemes?
A. Tamil Nadu
B. Gujarat
C. Kerala
D. Karnataka
Show Answer
Answer: B. Gujarat
48. Recently, which of the following companies has opened India’s first Unified Payments Interface (UPI) powered bank branch in Koramangala, Bengaluru?
A. Slice
B. Snapmint
C. Wishfin
D. VegaPay
Show Answer
Answer: A. Slice
49. Recently, who among the following has clinched his maiden Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Tour title in the Men’s Singles final of 2025 US Open Badminton Tournament, a BWF Super 300 event?
A. Srikanth Kidambi
B. Ayush Shetty
C. H. S. Prannoy
D. Bhamidipati Sai Praneeth
Show Answer
Answer: B. Ayush Shetty
50. Recently, which of the following states has made it mandatory for all government school teachers to mark their attendance digitally through the ‘Humare Shikshak’ platform starting from July 1, 2025?
A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Rajasthan
C. Madhya Pradesh
D. Himachal Pradesh
Show Answer
Answer: C. Madhya Pradesh
51. Recently, Union Minister of Jal Shakti has inaugurated C-FLOOD, a web-based platform that provides two-days advance inundation forecasts up to village level. C-FLOOD has been developed by _______________ and Central Water Commission (CWC), Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation (DoWR, RD & GR), Ministry of Jal Shakti.
A. National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC)
B. National Informatics Centre (NIC)
C. Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC)
D. Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In)
Show Answer
Answer: C. Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC)
52. Recently, which of the following became the first renewable energy company in India to cross 15,000 megawatts of operational capacity, reaching a total of 15,539.9 MW?
A. NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL)
B. SJVN Green Energy Limited
C. Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL)
D. Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited
Show Answer
Answer: C. Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL)
53. Recently, which of the following states has secured the top position in the Management Effectiveness Evaluation (MEE) 2020–2025, conducted by Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, for its effective management of National Parks and Protected Areas?
A. Karnataka
B. Uttarakhand
C. Kerala
D. Himachal Pradesh
Show Answer
Answer: C. Kerala
54. Recently, Union Cabinet has approved the Research Development and Innovation (RDI) Scheme with a corpus of ____________, to scale up research, development and innovation in strategic and sunrise domains.
A. Rs. 1 lakh Crore
B. Rs. 2 lakh Crore
C. Rs. 3 lakh Crore
D. Rs. 5 lakh Crore
Show Answer
Answer: A. Rs. 1 lakh Crore
55. Recently, _____________ has launched the ‘BhashaSetu – Real-Time Language Tech for Bharat’ challenge to develop an AI-powered multilingual translation solution.
A. Department of Science and Technology
B. Ministry of Home Affairs
C. Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
D. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
Show Answer
Answer: C. Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
56. Recently, which of the following companies has launched an experimental app called Doppl, which uses artificial intelligence to let users virtually try on clothes through a digital version of themselves?
A. Microsoft
B. Meta
C. Google
D. Amazon
Show Answer
Answer: C. Google
57. Recently, which of the following countries has officially launched the Synthetic Human Genome Project (SynHG), a groundbreaking effort to build human DNA from scratch?
A. China
B. United States of America (USA)
C. United Kingdom
D. Japan
Show Answer
Answer: C. United Kingdom
58. Recently, who among the following has won the “UzChess Cup Masters 2025” held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan?
A. Arjun Erigaisi
B. Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa
C. Javokhir Sindarov
D. Nodirbek Abdusattorov
Show Answer
Answer: B. Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa
59. Recently, United Arab Emirates (UAE)-India CEPA Council (UICC) has signed an MoU with which of the following universities to foster regional innovation, research exchange, and entrepreneurship support?
A. Amity University, Noida
B. Shoolini University, Solan
C. Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi
D. Sharda University, Greater Noida
Show Answer
Answer: C. Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi
60. Recently, the men's team of which of the following states won the inaugural “Hockey India Masters Cup 2025” held at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai?
A. Maharashtra
B. Kerala
C. Tamil Nadu
D. Andhra Pradesh
Show Answer
Answer: C. Tamil Nadu
61. Recently, which of the following ministries has launched ‘Adi Karmyogi Beta version’ aimed at building a cadre of highly motivated officers and change makers dedicated to grassroots transformation?
A. Ministry of Rural Development
B. Ministry of Tribal Affairs
C. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
D. Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
Show Answer
Answer: B. Ministry of Tribal Affairs
62. Recently, who among the following has been named as the next President of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)?
A. Wang Yong
B. Ludger Schuknecht
C. Zou Jiayi
D. Huang Kunming
Show Answer
Answer: C. Zou Jiayi
63. Recently, ______________ has approved the “Amnesty Scheme 2025” to reduce the number of litigations by providing a mechanism for the resolution of disputes outside the court, offering employers an opportunity to come forward for a mutual settlement to promote ease of doing business, and earn the goodwill of all stakeholders.
A. Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC)
B. Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)
C. National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT)
D. Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
Show Answer
Answer: A. Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC)
64. Recently, National Institute of Public Cooperation and Child Development (NIPCCD), New Delhi has officially been renamed as ____________________.
A. Rani Lakshmibai Institute of Public Cooperation and Child Development
B. Sarojini Naidu National Institute of Women and Child Development
C. Ahilyabai Institute of Public Cooperation and Child Development
D. Savitribai Phule National Institute of Women and Child Development
Show Answer
Answer: D. Savitribai Phule National Institute of Women and Child Development
65. Recently, which of the following companies became a unicorn after raising $120 million in a funding round led by SC Ventures, the innovation and investment arm of Standard Chartered Plc?
A. Foodsure
B. Jumbotail
C. Absolute Foods
D. Fraazo
Show Answer
Answer: B. Jumbotail
66. Recently, India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) has completed eight years (1st July 2025). In 2024–25, gross GST collections touched a record ___________, registering a year-on-year growth of 9.4%.
A. ₹17.78 lakh crore
B. ₹22.08 lakh crore
C. ₹34.24 lakh crore
D. ₹38.58 lakh crore
Show Answer
Answer: B. ₹22.08 lakh crore
67. Recently, which of the following countries has launched the climate change monitoring satellite named “Global Observing Satellite for Greenhouse gases and Water cycle (GOSAT-GW)” aboard an H-2A rocket to track carbon dioxide, methane, and other greenhouse gases in the atmosphere?
A. China
B. South Korea
C. Japan
D. France
Show Answer
Answer: C. Japan
68. Recently, who among the following has authored a memoir titled “The One: Cricket, My Life and More”?
A. Harbhajan Singh
B. Shikhar Dhawan
C. Anil Kumble
D. Sourav Ganguly
Show Answer
Answer: B. Shikhar Dhawan
69. Recently, India has won the bid to host the prestigious 2029 World Police & Fire Games (WPFG). The event is set to take place in which of the following states/UTs?
A. Delhi
B. Karnataka
C. Gujarat
D. Maharashtra
Show Answer
Answer: C. Gujarat
70. Recently, ______________ has announced the launch of a task force to conceive the India Energy Stack (IES), an initiative aimed at creating a unified, secure, and interoperable digital public infrastructure (DPI) for the energy sector.
A. Ministry of Power
B. Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
C. NITI Aayog
D. Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA)
Show Answer
Answer: A. Ministry of Power
71. Recently, the second ship of Project 17A stealth frigate, “Udaygiri” (Yard 12652) was delivered to the Indian Navy. This ship is being constructed by which of the following companies?
A. Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDSL)
B. Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL)
C. Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL)
D. Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL)
Show Answer
Answer: A. Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDSL)
72. Recently, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued revised guidelines for Biomass Programme under Phase-I of National Bioenergy Programme. The subsidy disbursement mechanism under the Central Financial Assistance (CFA) component has been made performance-based and transparent. Projects that run efficiently, ______________, will receive full financial assistance.
A. Above 80%
B. Above 70%
C. Above 60%
D. Above 90%
Show Answer
Answer: A. Above 80%
73. Recently, induction ceremony for fifth 25T Bollard Pull (BP) Tug Ojas was held at Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam. This 25T BP Tug was constructed by which of the following companies?
A. Titagarh Rail Systems Limited (TRSL)
B. M/s Suryadipta Projects Pvt Ltd
C. M/s SECON Engineering Projects Pvt. Ltd
D. Bharati Defence and Infrastructure Limited
Show Answer
Answer: A. Titagarh Rail Systems Limited (TRSL)
74. As per recent data by Uttar Pradesh government, 97,158 criminals have been convicted in the state since July 2023 under which of the following operations?
A. Operation Justice
B. Operation Shield
C. Operation Conviction
D. Operation Cleanup
Show Answer
Answer: C. Operation Conviction
75. Recently, which of the following cities has launched India's first digital house address project with QR codes with an Aim to empower smart administration by connecting citizen services with digital technology?
A. Dhanbad
B. Shimla
C. Kochi
D. Indore
Show Answer
Answer: D. Indore
76. Who approved the “Amnesty Scheme 2025” to reduce litigations via out-of-court settlements?
A. ESIC
B. EPFO
C. RBI
D. SEBI
Show Answer
Answer: A. ESIC
The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) approved the “Amnesty Scheme 2025” to reduce litigations through out-of-court settlements, promoting mutual dispute resolution and ease of doing business.
77. Who hosted the “Trade Conclave 2025” to build export-led growth for Viksit Bharat?
A. Export Import Bank of India (EXIM)
B. State Bank of India (SBI)
C. ICICI Bank
D. HDFC Bank
Show Answer
Answer: A. Export Import Bank of India (EXIM)
The Export Import Bank of India (EXIM) hosted the “Trade Conclave 2025” to build export-led growth for Viksit Bharat, focusing on export-driven strategies for a developed India vision.
78. GVO of agriculture and allied sector rose from ₹1,908 thousand crore (2011–12) to what in 2023–24 at constant prices?
A. ₹2,500 thousand crore
B. ₹2,949 thousand crore
C. ₹3,100 thousand crore
D. ₹2,800 thousand crore
Show Answer
Answer: B. ₹2,949 thousand crore
The Gross Value Output (GVO) of the agriculture and allied sector rose from ₹1,908 thousand crore in 2011–12 to ₹2,949 thousand crore in 2023–24 at constant prices, indicating steady real growth in sectoral output value.
79. The discontinued JCB Prize was associated with which field?
A. Science
B. Literature
C. Technology
D. Medicine
Show Answer
Answer: B. Literature
The discontinued JCB Prize was associated with the field of literature, recognizing excellence in literary works.
80. UAE-India CEPA Council signed an MoU with which university?
A. University of Delhi
B. Jawaharlal Nehru University
C. Jamia Hamdard
D. Aligarh Muslim University
Show Answer
Answer: C. Jamia Hamdard
The UAE-India CEPA Council signed an MoU with Jamia Hamdard to foster regional innovation and entrepreneurship support.
81. Which ministry launched ‘Adi Karmyogi Beta version’ for grassroots-focused officers?
A. Ministry of Home Affairs
B. Ministry of Tribal Affairs
C. Ministry of Education
D. Ministry of Rural Development
Show Answer
Answer: B. Ministry of Tribal Affairs
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs launched the ‘Adi Karmyogi Beta version’ to build a cadre of motivated grassroots change-makers.
82. Who was named as the next President of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)?
A. Jin Liqun
B. Louis Brennan
C. Zou Jiayi
D. John Ross
Show Answer
Answer: C. Zou Jiayi
Zou Jiayi was selected to lead the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) as its next President.
83. Which company launched the AI try-on app “Doppl” for virtual clothing try-ons?
A. Amazon
B. Microsoft
C. Google
D. Apple
Show Answer
Answer: C. Google
Google launched the AI try-on app “Doppl,” using AI to let users try outfits via a digital version of themselves.
84. Who authored the memoir “The One: Cricket, My Life and More”?
A. Virat Kohli
B. Shikhar Dhawan
C. Rohit Sharma
D. MS Dhoni
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Answer: B. Shikhar Dhawan
Shikhar Dhawan authored the memoir “The One: Cricket, My Life and More,” offering a personal account of his cricketing journey and life.
85. India will host the 2029 World Police & Fire Games in which state/UT?
A. Maharashtra
B. Delhi
C. Gujarat
D. Karnataka
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Answer: C. Gujarat
India won the bid to host the 2029 World Police & Fire Games in Gujarat.
86. Under MNRE’s revised Biomass Programme guidelines, projects running efficiently above what threshold get full CFA?
A. Above 80%
B. Above 70%
C. Above 90%
D. Above 60%
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Answer: A. Above 80%
Projects running efficiently above 80% under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy’s revised Biomass Programme guidelines receive full Central Financial Assistance (CFA), ensuring performance-based and transparent subsidy disbursement.
87. Who announced the task force to conceive the India Energy Stack (IES)?
A. Ministry of Power
B. Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas
C. Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
D. NITI Aayog
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Answer: A. Ministry of Power
The Ministry of Power announced the task force to conceive the India Energy Stack (IES), seeking a unified, secure, interoperable Digital Public Infrastructure for the energy sector.
88. Who constructed the Indian Navy’s 25T Bollard Pull Tug “Ojas” inducted at Visakhapatnam?
A. Titagarh Rail Systems Limited (TRSL)
B. Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE)
C. Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL)
D. Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL)
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Answer: A. Titagarh Rail Systems Limited (TRSL)
Titagarh Rail Systems Limited (TRSL) constructed the Indian Navy’s 25T Bollard Pull Tug “Ojas,” inducted at Visakhapatnam, marking it the fifth tug in the 25T BP series.
89. Population covered by social protection systems rose to what by 2025 per SDG–NIF Progress Report?
A. 50.2%
B. 64.3%
C. 72.1%
D. 58.9%
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Answer: B. 64.3%
Per the SDG–NIF Progress Report, the population covered by social protection systems rose to 64.3% by 2025, up from 22% in 2016, reflecting broader social safety nets.
90. NHAI’s first dedicated wildlife corridor on an NH was developed with which institution’s consultation?
A. Forest Survey of India (FSI)
B. Wildlife Institute of India (WII)
C. Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE)
D. Zoological Survey of India (ZSI)
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Answer: B. Wildlife Institute of India (WII)
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) developed its first dedicated wildlife corridor on a National Highway with the consultation of the Wildlife Institute of India (WII), covering a 12-km stretch through Ranthambore buffer on the Delhi–Mumbai Expressway.
91. Name the world’s first jet-propelled humanoid robot that lifted off ~50 cm and remained stable.
A. Atlas
B. iRonCub3
C. Spot
D. Optimus
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Answer: B. iRonCub3
iRonCub3 is recognized as the world’s first jet-propelled humanoid robot, demonstrating stable jet-powered liftoff at approximately 50 cm.
92. Who launched the GoIStats mobile app as an all-encompassing official data ecosystem?
A. Central Statistics Office (CSO)
B. National Sample Survey Office (NSO)
C. Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI)
D. NITI Aayog
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Answer: B. National Sample Survey Office (NSO)
The National Sample Survey Office (NSO) launched the GoIStats mobile app as an all-encompassing official data ecosystem, enabling seamless access to official datasets.
93. Who was appointed the next chief of RAW (Research and Analysis Wing)?
A. Samant Goel
B. Arvind Kumar
C. Parag Jain
D. Rajinder Khanna
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Answer: C. Parag Jain
Parag Jain was appointed as the next chief of the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), India’s external intelligence agency.
94. The first Ladakh Astro Tourism Festival collaborated with which institute?
A. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR)
B. Physical Research Laboratory (PRL)
C. Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bangalore
D. Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES)
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Answer: C. Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bangalore
The first Ladakh Astro Tourism Festival collaborated with the Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bangalore, to promote science-driven tourism and stargazing.
95. USC researchers led a dark matter simulation project named what?
A. COSMOS
B. DARKSKY
C. COZMIC
D. GALAXY
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Answer: C. COZMIC
USC researchers led the dark matter simulation project named COZMIC, short for “Cosmological Zoom-in Simulations with Initial Conditions beyond Cold Dark Matter.”
96. DRI’s operation to crack down on illegal imports of Pakistani-origin goods rerouted via third countries is called?
A. Operation Border Shield
B. Operation Deep Manifest
C. Operation Trade Watch
D. Operation Smuggle Stop
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Answer: B. Operation Deep Manifest
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence’s (DRI) operation to crack down on illegal imports of Pakistani-origin goods rerouted via third countries is called Operation Deep Manifest, targeting consignments primarily via Dubai.
97. Non-member of the QUAD in the ‘QUAD At Sea Observer Mission’ context?
A. South Korea
B. Indonesia
C. Vietnam
D. Malaysia
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Answer: D. Indonesia
Indonesia is the non-member of the QUAD (India, Japan, Australia, and the United States) in the ‘QUAD At Sea Observer Mission’ context.
98. ‘Tigers Outside Reserves’ pilot will be implemented with which body’s collaboration?
A. Wildlife Trust of India (WTI)
B. National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA)
C. World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)
D. Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS)
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Answer: B. National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA)
The ‘Tigers Outside Reserves’ pilot will be implemented with the collaboration of the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) to support managing human–tiger conflict beyond reserves.
99. SCSS interest rate for July–September 2025 quarter is what?
A. 7.8%
B. 8.0%
C. 8.2%
D. 8.5%
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Answer: C. 8.2%
The Senior Citizen Savings Scheme (SCSS) interest rate for the July–September 2025 quarter is 8.2%, with small savings rates kept unchanged for Q2 FY25.
100. The report “Skills for the Future” was developed by which institution?
A. National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA)
B. Institute for Competitiveness (IFC), Gurugram
C. Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR)
D. Centre for Policy Research (CPR)
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Answer: B. Institute for Competitiveness (IFC), Gurugram
The report “Skills for the Future” was developed by the Institute for Competitiveness (IFC), Gurugram, analyzing the education attainment profile and gaps.
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