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(1) India will hold a joint military exercise with which country in September amid a tariff dispute?

  • A. Russia
  • B. USA
  • C. France
  • D. Japan
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Answer: (B) USA

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(2) From which date will the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) begin its centenary year celebrations?

  • A. 1 August 2025
  • B. 1 November 2025
  • C. 1 September 2025
  • D. 1 October 2025
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Answer: (D) 1 October 2025

Posted by: Kuldeep Lodhi

(3) INS Tamal recently concluded a successful port visit to which city in Morocco?

  • A. Rabat
  • B. Casablanca
  • C. Marrakesh
  • D. Tangier
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Answer: (B) Casablanca

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(4) The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has formally approved India's bid to host which edition of the Commonwealth Games?

  • A. 2026
  • B. 2028
  • C. 2030
  • D. 2032
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Answer: (C) 2030

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(5) Which Tata Group company has partnered with France's Eutelsat to provide OneWeb LEO satellite connectivity across India?

  • A. TCS
  • B. Nelco
  • C. Tata Power
  • D. Tata Communications
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Answer: (B) Nelco

Posted by: Kuldeep Lodhi

(6) Which Indian city has topped the list of India's safest cities and ranked 49th in the world?

  • A. Mangaluru
  • B. Bengaluru
  • C. Pune
  • D. Chandigarh
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Answer: (A) Mangaluru

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(7) The Cabinet has approved the setting up of four semiconductor factories in which three Indian states?

  • A. Odisha, Andhra Pradesh & Punjab
  • B. Odisha, Gujarat & Punjab
  • C. Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu & Punjab
  • D. Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu & Bihar
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Answer: (A) Odisha, Andhra Pradesh & Punjab

Explanation

Factories will be in Odisha (2 units), Andhra Pradesh (1 unit) and Punjab (1 unit)

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(8) Which is the first Indian state, who has approved the Semiconductor Policy?

  • A. Punjab
  • B. Odisha
  • C. Andhra Pradesh
  • D. Gujarat
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Answer: (D) Gujarat

Posted by: Kuldeep Lodhi

(9) Who has won the 15th Junior National Women's Hockey Championship 2025?

  • A. Haryana
  • B. Jharkhand
  • C. Chattisgarh
  • D. Madhya Pradesh
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Answer: (B) Jharkhand

Posted by: Dileep Lodhi

(10) IIM will be built in which city?

  • A. Indore, MP
  • B. Mangaluru, AP
  • C. Guwahati, Assam
  • D. Raipur, Chh
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Answer: (C) Guwahati, Assam

Posted by: Kuldeep Lodhi

(11) The Union Cabinet has approved semiconductor projects in which of the following states under the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM)?

  • A. Odisha
  • B. Punjab
  • C. Andhra Pradesh
  • D. All of the above
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Answer: (D) All of the above

Posted by: Dileep Lodhi

(12) Tato II hydropower plant will be built in which state

  • A. Siang, Arunachal Pradesh
  • B. Kohima, Nagaland
  • C. Shillong, Meghalaya
  • D. Mawlynnong, Meghalaya
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Answer: (A) Siang, Arunachal Pradesh

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(13) Who has become the ombudsman of Bihar Cricket Association (BCA)?

  • A. L. Nageswara Rao
  • B. Shashi Prakash Goyal
  • C. Pushpendra Pal Singh
  • D. Sanjay Vatsyayan
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Answer: (A) L. Nageswara Rao

Posted by: Dileep Lodhi

(14) Which Indian initiative has been awarded the Equator Prize by the United Nations in 2025?

  • A. Bibi fatima women's self help group
  • B. Laxmi women's self help group
  • C. Shakti women's self help group
  • D. Pragati women's self help group
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Answer: (A) Bibi fatima women's self help group

Posted by: Dileep Lodhi

(15) Which country has announced to recognize the State of Palestine in the United Nations General Assembly?

  • A. New Zealand
  • B. Australia
  • C. Papua New Guinea
  • D. Jordan
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Answer: (B) Australia

Posted by: Dileep Lodhi

(16) VinFast has inaugurated its first plant outside Vietnam in which Indian city?

  • A. Chennai
  • B. Tuticorin
  • C. Visakhapatnam
  • D. Mangaluru
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Answer: (B) Tuticorin

Explanation

Tuticorin is in Tamil Nadu. VinFast is an electronic vehicle company. FAME full form - FASTER ADOPTION AND MANUFACTURING OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES

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(17) The Ulchi Freedom Shield military exercise has taken place between the US and which country?

  • A. South Korea
  • B. North Korea
  • C. Canada
  • D. Vietnam
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Answer: (A) South Korea

Posted by: Dileep Lodhi

(18) Who has constituted a 3-member committee to probe corruption allegations against Justice Yashwant Varma?

  • A. Prime Minister of India
  • B. Chief Justice of India
  • C. Lok Sabha Speaker
  • D. President of India
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Answer: (C) Lok Sabha Speaker

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(19) India has banned the import of jute products from which country by land?

  • A. Bhutan
  • B. Bangladesh
  • C. Nepal
  • D. Ukraine
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Answer: (B) Bangladesh

Posted by: Dileep Lodhi

(20) Which state's women's hockey team won the 15th Junior National Championship for the second consecutive year?

  • A. Odisha
  • B. Jharkhand
  • C. Punjab
  • D. Haryana
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Answer: (B) Jharkhand

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(21) Who authored the book Why the Constitution Matters?

  • A. Dhananjay yashvant Chandrachud
  • B. Piyush Goyal
  • C. Arjun Ram Meghwal
  • D. BR Gavai
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Answer: (A) Dhananjay yashvant Chandrachud

Posted by: Dileep Lodhi

(22) "Yudh Abhyas" is a joint military exercise between India and Russia, held annually to enhance strategic cooperation.

Question:

Which of the following is correct? (A/B)

  • A. The statement is true
  • B. The statement is false
  • C. NaNa
  • D. NaNa
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Answer: (B) The statement is false

Explanation

"Yudh Abhyas" is a joint military exercise between India and USA, held annually to enhance strategic cooperation.

Posted by: Kuldeep Lodhi

(23) 1. UPSC is a constitutional body established under Article 315 of the Indian Constitution.

2. The Chairman and members of the UPSC are appointed by the Prime Minister of India.

3. The term of office for a UPSC member is six years or until the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.

Which of the above statements are correct?

  • A. Only 1 and 2
  • B. Only 2 and 3
  • C. Only 1 and 3
  • D. All 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: (C) Only 1 and 3

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(24) 1. The Commonwealth Games are held every four years.

2. Only countries from Europe participate in the Commonwealth Games.

3. The first Commonwealth Games were held in Canada in 1930.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

  • A. 1 and 3 Only
  • B. 2 and 3 Only
  • C. All 1, 2 and 3
  • D. All are incorrect
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Answer: (A) 1 and 3 Only

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(25) 1. The Supreme Court of India was established in 1950.

2. It is the highest constitutionai and appellate court in India.

3. The judgments of the Supreme Court are binding on all courts in India.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

  • A. Only 1 and 3
  • B. Only 2 and 3
  • C. Only 1 and 2
  • D. All 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: (D) All 1, 2 and 3

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(26) 1. Tata Group was founded by Jamsetji Tata in the 19th century.

2. Group is a privately held company owned solely by the Tata family.

3. Tata Sons is the holding company of the Tata Group.

Which of the above statements are correct?

  • A. Only 1 and 3
  • B. Only 1 and 2
  • C. Only 2 and 3
  • D. All are correct
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Answer: (A) Only 1 and 3

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(27) Which organisation launched the State Health Regulatory Excellence Index (SHRESTH) in 2025 to benchmark state drug regulatory systems?

  • A. NITI Aayog
  • B. Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO)
  • C. Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
  • D. Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers
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Answer: (B) Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO)

Posted by: Dileep Lodhi

(28) The updated OCI cancellation rules are issued under which section of the Citizenship Act, 1955?

  • A. Section 5A
  • B. Section 6C
  • C. Section 7D (clause da)
  • D. Section 8B
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Answer: (C) Section 7D (clause da)

Posted by: Dileep Lodhi

(29) What percentage of industrial plots and sheds are reserved for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe entrepreneurs under the policy?

  • A. 5%
  • B. 10%
  • C. 15%
  • D. 20%
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Answer: (B) 10%

Posted by: Dileep Lodhi

(30) Which ministry’s guidelines does the Bhu-Neer portal enforce for groundwater regulation?

  • A. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
  • B. Ministry of Jal Shakti
  • C. Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
  • D. Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
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Answer: (B) Ministry of Jal Shakti

Posted by: Dileep Lodhi

(31) What is the name of the newly discovered genus of freshwater crabs in Kerala’s Western Ghats?

  • A. Pilarta
  • B. Kasargodia
  • C. Gecarcinucidae
  • D. Sheebae
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Answer: (B) Kasargodia

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