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(1) Under the 130th Constitutional Amendment Bill, 2025, under what circumstances will the Prime Minister or Minister have to step down?

  • A. Remained in custody for 15 Days
  • B. Remained in custody for 30 Days
  • C. Remained in custody for 45 Days
  • D. Remained in custody for 100 Days
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Answer: (B) Remained in custody for 30 Days

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Posted by: Dileep Lodhi

(2) Who won the 2025 Cincinnati Open title?

  • A. Jasmine Paolini
  • B. Iga Swiatek
  • C. Arena Sabalenka
  • D. Elena Ribakina
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Answer: (B) Iga Swiatek

Posted by: Dileep Lodhi

(3) In which place of Assam has the Bill passed in the Lok Sabha to set up an Indian Institute of Management (IIM)?

  • A. Dispur
  • B. Dibrugarh
  • C. Guwahati
  • D. Silchar
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Answer: (C) Guwahati

Posted by: Dileep Lodhi

(4) What is the new name of Jalalabad in Uttar Pradesh?

  • A. Parshurampuri
  • B. Krishnapuri
  • C. Rampur
  • D. Shivpuri
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Answer: (A) Parshurampuri

Sunil Agarwal Where is Jalalabad in Uttar Pradesh?
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(5) When has the world's largest tribal led programme 'Aadi Karmayogi Abhiyan' been launched?

  • A. 15 August 2025
  • B. 19 August 2025
  • C. 20 August 2025
  • D. 21 August 2025
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Answer: (B) 19 August 2025

Posted by: Dileep Lodhi

(6) Who was Achyuta Potadar who passed away?

  • A. Actor
  • B. Writer
  • C. Singer
  • D. Athletes
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Answer: (A) Actor

Posted by: Dileep Lodhi

(7) Where has the country's first removable solar panel system been launched?

  • A. Varanasi
  • B. Kanpur
  • C. Indore
  • D. Pune
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Answer: (A) Varanasi

Posted by: Dileep Lodhi

(8) What is the name of the device developed by ICMR that detects brain injuries and bleeding?

  • A. Neuroscan
  • B. Brainlight
  • C. Lightscope
  • D. CEREBO
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Answer: (D) CEREBO

Posted by: Dileep Lodhi

(9) What is the name of the app launched by the Delhi government that allows citizens to lodge complaints sitting at home?

  • A. Delhi Mitra
  • B. Delhi Solutions
  • C. Delhi Service
  • D. Delhi app
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Answer: (A) Delhi Mitra

Posted by: Dileep Lodhi

(10) The Kota-Bundi greenfield airport project is located in which state which has been approved by the Central Government?

  • A. Rajasthan
  • B. Madhya Pradesh
  • C. Bihar
  • D. Gujrat
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Answer: (A) Rajasthan

Posted by: Dileep Lodhi

(11) The central government recently initiated steps to include which river under the National River Conservation Plan (NRCP)?

  • A. Yamuna River
  • B. Pamba River
  • C. Ganga River
  • D. Godavari River
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Answer: (B) Pamba River

Explanation

It flows in Kerala towards the Arabian Sea. Also called as ‘Ganga of Kerala’, aka Dakshin Bhagirathi, Pamba is the third longest river of Kerala.
Longest river of Kerala - Periyar,
Second longest- Bharat Aphuzha.
Sabrimala temple is on this river.
Due to shrinking in size a project National River Conservation Plan has been launched to conserve this river.

Posted by: Kuldeep Lodhi

(12) India recently hailed warming ties with which country amid Trump- induced geopolitical shake-up?

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

Explanation

Capital - Beijing,
Currency - Renminbi,
North - Mongolia,
South - India,
West - Nepal

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(13) Which country has recently been declared free from rubella as a public health problem by the World Health Organization?

  • A. India
  • B. Bangladesh
  • C. Srilanka
  • D. Nepal
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Answer: (D) Nepal

Explanation

Capital - Kathmandu,
Nepal is a land-locked country, it means the border of the country does not touch any international water bodies.

Posted by: Kuldeep Lodhi

(14) India recently approved a Rs 62,000 crore deal for which indigenous fighter jet to boost the IAF fleet?

  • A. Rafale
  • B. Tejas Mark 1A
  • C. Sukhoi-30MKI
  • D. Mirage 2000
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Answer: (B) Tejas Mark 1A

Explanation

IAF to boost indigenous fleet with 97 fighter jets

Posted by: Kuldeep Lodhi

(15) Sadbhavna Diwas is observed every year on which date?

  • A. 20 August
  • B. 21 August
  • C. 19 August
  • D. 18 August
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Answer: (A) 20 August

Explanation

Sadbhavna Diwas is dedicated to Rajiv Gandhi.

Posted by: Kuldeep Lodhi

(16) World’s Mosquito Day is celebrated on

  • A. 19 August
  • B. 20 August
  • C. 21 August
  • D. 22 August
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Answer: (B) 20 August

Posted by: Kuldeep Lodhi

(17) Which expressway has been declared as National Expressway-9, Bihar's first intra-state expressway?

  • A. Patna-Gaya Expressway
  • B. Patna-Darbhanga Expressway
  • C. Patna-Purnia Expressway
  • D. Patna-Muzaffarpur Expressway
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Answer: (C) Patna-Purnia Expressway

Explanation

It covers the cities in Bihar.

Posted by: Kuldeep Lodhi

(18) Where was the Sliteye Shark recently recorded for the first time?

  • A. Great Barrier Reef, Australia
  • B. Red Sea, Egypt
  • C. Gulf of Mannar, India
  • D. Great Chagos Bank, Indian Ocean
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Answer: (D) Great Chagos Bank, Indian Ocean

Explanation

Length - 95cm,
IUCN - Threatened,
Indian/Pacific Ocean

Posted by: Kuldeep Lodhi

(19) Who recently became World No. 1 in Para Table Tennis after winning historic gold and silver medals in the USA?

  • A. Ekta Bhyan
  • B. Manasi Joshi
  • C. Bhavina Patel
  • D. Avani Lekhara
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Answer: (C) Bhavina Patel

Explanation

It is the first time for India.

Posted by: Kuldeep Lodhi

(20) What is the name of the mascot unveiled for the 12th Men's Asia Cup Hockey 2025 in Rajgir?

  • A. Chand
  • B. Suraj
  • C. Tara
  • D. Veer
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Answer: (A) Chand

Posted by: Kuldeep Lodhi

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