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1) Recently, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has directed that no pre-payment charges shall be levied on floating rate loans granted to individuals and Micro & Small Enterprises (MSEs) for business purposes, regardless of the presence of co-obligants. From which date will RBI’s new directive on no pre-payment charges for floating rate loans apply?

(a) July 1, 2025

(b) January 1, 2026

(c) April 1, 2025

(d) December 31, 2025

(e) March 1, 2026

2) Which company was identified by SBI’s Financial Integrity Committee for financial misconduct involving fund diversion?

(a) Vodafone Idea

(b) Bharti Airtel

(c) Reliance Communications

(d) Tata Teleservices

(e) Jio Platforms

3) What is the Cost Inflation Index (CII) notified by the CBDT for the financial year 2025–26?

(a) 356

(b) 363

(c) 370

(d) 376

(e) 382

4) What is the purpose of the Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI) launched by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT)?

(a) To detect telecom tariff violations

(b) To classify mobile numbers based on financial fraud risk

(c) To track SIM card expiry dates

(d) To assign internet speed scores to telecom users

(e) To promote mobile banking for senior citizens

5) Which UAE-based bank became the first to receive in-principle approval to open a banking unit at GIFT City, Gujarat?

(a) Emirates NBD

(b) First Abu Dhabi Bank

(c) Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank

(d) Mashreq Bank

(e) Dubai Islamic Bank

6) As per SBI Research, what was the approximate contribution of India to the global economy’s incremental growth in FY25?

(a) 3.2%

(b) 4.8%

(c) 5.5%

(d) 6.7%

(e) 7.9%

7) Recently, the Karnataka Cabinet approved renaming Bengaluru City University in honor of which Indian leader for his transformative contributions to the city’s infrastructure and development?

(a) H.D. Deve Gowda

(b) Dr. Manmohan Singh

(c) Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

(d) S.M. Krishna

(e) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

8) Which Indian city became the first to implement a city-wide Digital House Address Project using QR-coded plates integrated with GPS and the Digipin system?

(a) Bhopal

(b) Pune

(c) Indore

(d) Surat

(e) Bengaluru

9) To enhance energy security, India is setting up new strategic crude oil reserves at which of the following locations?

(a) Kochi, Jaisalmer, Surat

(b) Bhatinda, Paradeep, Vadodara

(c) Chandikhole, Bikaner, Rajkot

(d) Gopalpur, Jaipur, Ahmedabad

(e) Kandla, Bhubaneswar, Udaipur

10) Under which national initiative was the C-FLOOD flood forecasting system developed?

(a) Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan

(b) National Disaster Response Framework

(c) National Digital India Initiative

(d) National Supercomputing Mission

(e) Smart Villages Program

11) What is the new name of the National Institute of Public Cooperation and Child Development (NIPCCD) as of July 2025?

(a) Kasturba Gandhi National Institute for Child Development

(b) Sarojini Naidu Institute of Social Empowerment

(c) Savitribai Phule National Institute of Women and Child Development

(d) Rani Lakshmibai Women and Child Welfare Centre

(e) Indira Gandhi National Institute of Child Welfare

12) Who inaugurated the first-ever national conference of Urban Local Body Chairpersons from all States and Union Territories held at ICAT, Manesar in July 2025?

(a) Shri Manohar Lal

(b) Shri Nayab Singh

(c) Shri Harvinder Kalyan

(d) Shri Om Birla

(e) Shri Hardeep Singh Puri

13) Recently, Ministry of Coal Launches RECLAIM Framework for Inclusive & Sustainable Mine Closure. What does the "I" in RECLAIM stand for?

(a) Innovation

(b) Inclusivity

(c) Investment

(d) Implementation

(e) Infrastructure

14) As per the news, Quad Launches Critical Minerals Initiative to Boost Supply Security and Counter China’s Economic Coercion. Where was the foreign ministers' meeting held, during which the Quad Critical Minerals Initiative was announced?

(a) Tokyo

(b) Canberra

(c) New Delhi

(d) Washington, D.C.

(e) Sydney

15) Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Conferred ‘Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana’ During Landmark State Visit. Which programme in Ghana is India supporting under the agriculture and food security cooperation?

(a) Plant Ghana

(b) Feed Ghana

(c) Green Ghana

(d) Grow Ghana

(e) Harvest Ghana

16) In 2025, which global firm appointed former NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant as a senior advisor?

(a) BlackRock

(b) Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited

(c) KPMG India

(d) McKinsey & Company

(e) Brookings Institution

17) According to the news, India’s Quantum Mission Sets Up Task Force to Protect Banks Against Cyber Threats. Who is the Chairman of the National Quantum Mission (NQM) Governing Board?

(a) Dr. Gulshan Rai

(b) Dr. K. VijayRaghavan

(c) Dr. Ajai Chowdhry

(d) Dr. S. Chandrasekhar

(e) Dr. S. Jaishankar

18) With reference to Japan’s final H-2A rocket mission, consider the following statements:

1. The launch carried a climate change monitoring satellite named GOSAT-GW, which monitors both greenhouse gases and the water cycle.
2. The H-2A rocket was launched from the Tanegashima Space Center and this was its first and only launch failure.
3. GOSAT-GW is the second satellite in Japan’s GOSAT series.
4. The H-2A rocket is being succeeded by the H3 rocket, which is designed to be more cost-competitive.
5. The satellite successfully reached its orbit approximately 16 minutes after liftoff.

Which of the above statements are correct?

Options:

(a) 1, 2 and 4 only

(b) 1, 4 and 5 only

(c) 2, 3 and 5 only

(d) 1, 3 and 4 only

(e) All of the above

19) Recent in news, India added 683 new species to its fauna in 2024, including 459 new species and 224 new species records. Where was the data on new flora and fauna additions officially released?

(a) New Delhi

(b) Bengaluru

(c) Kochi

(d) Kolkata

(e) Pune

20) On which date is American Independence Day celebrated annually?

(a) June 4

(b) July 1

(c) July 4

(d) August 15

(e) July 14

Answers :

1) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has directed that no pre-payment charges shall be levied on floating rate loans granted to individuals and Micro & Small Enterprises (MSEs) for business purposes, regardless of the presence of co-obligants.

No charges can be levied if pre-payment is:

Initiated by the lender, or

If previously waived charges are being retrospectively imposed at the time of pre-payment.

These directions apply to all term loans and demand loans sanctioned or renewed on or after January 1, 2026.

Detailed Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has directed that no pre-payment charges shall be levied on floating rate loans granted to individuals and Micro & Small Enterprises (MSEs) for business purposes, regardless of the presence of co-obligants.

No charges can be levied if pre-payment is:

Initiated by the lender, or

If previously waived charges are being retrospectively imposed at the time of pre-payment.

These directions apply to all term loans and demand loans sanctioned or renewed on or after January 1, 2026.

Applicability includes:

Commercial banks (excluding payments banks),

Co-operative banks,

Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs),

All India Financial Institutions (AIFIs).

Specifically:

Commercial banks (excluding Small Finance Banks (SFBs), Regional Rural Banks (RRBs), and Local Area Banks (LABs)),

Tier 4 Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks with deposits over ₹10,000 crore,

2) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

State Bank of India’s Financial Integrity Committee (FIC) identified a consistent pattern of financial misconduct involving Reliance Communications (RCom) and its entities.

Detailed Explanation:

State Bank of India’s Financial Integrity Committee (FIC) identified a consistent pattern of financial misconduct involving Reliance Communications (RCom) and its entities.

The forensic audit revealed large-scale diversion of bank funds through related entities, with funds being temporarily parked in mutual funds or fixed deposits and cycled via intra-day transactions to evade disclosure.

Despite written representations from RCom’s resolution professional and legal responses from Anil Ambani’s counsel, SBI found these explanations insufficient to counter the forensic audit findings.

In February 2025, the Bombay High Court had suspended Canara Bank’s November 2024 decision to classify Anil Ambani’s loan account linked to RCom as fraud.

3) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has increased the Cost Inflation Index (CII) to 376 for the financial year 2025–26, up from 363 in the previous year.

Detailed Explanation:

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has increased the Cost Inflation Index (CII) to 376 for the financial year 2025–26, up from 363 in the previous year.

The CII is a key index used to adjust the purchase price of assets for inflation, which helps in reducing taxable capital gains when those assets are sold.

Capital gains are calculated as the difference between the sale price and the inflation-adjusted purchase price, including the cost of improvements.

The revised CII applies to the current financial year FY26 and the assessment year 2026–27 onwards.

The mechanism ensures that long-term capital gains (LTCG) on assets like land and buildings reflect real profits rather than just inflation-driven gains.

The Finance Act, 2024 narrowed the scope of indexation benefits, allowing indexation primarily for assets sold before July 23, 2024.

4) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has welcomed the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) advisory issued on June 30, 2025, directing all Scheduled Commercial Banks, Small Finance Banks, Payments Banks, and Co-operative Banks to integrate the Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI) developed by DoT into their systems.

The Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI) was launched in May 2025 by DoT’s Digital Intelligence Unit (DIU) as a risk-based metric classifying mobile numbers as Medium, High, or Very High risk for financial fraud.

Detailed Explanation:

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has welcomed the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) advisory issued on June 30, 2025, directing all Scheduled Commercial Banks, Small Finance Banks, Payments Banks, and Co-operative Banks to integrate the Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI) developed by DoT into their systems.

The Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI) was launched in May 2025 by DoT’s Digital Intelligence Unit (DIU) as a risk-based metric classifying mobile numbers as Medium, High, or Very High risk for financial fraud.

The classification is based on inputs from multiple stakeholders, including:

Reports on Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C’s) National Cybercrime Reporting Portal (NCRP),

DoT’s Chakshu platform,

Intelligence shared by banks and financial institutions.

The Digital Intelligence Unit (DIU) regularly shares the Mobile Number Revocation List (MNRL), listing numbers disconnected due to:Cybercrime links,Failed re-verification,Misuse, many related to financial frauds

5) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Mashreq Bank became the first UAE-based bank to receive in-principle approval (IPA) to open an International Financial Services Centre Banking Unit (IBU) at the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) in Gujarat.

The new branch is expected to be operational by Q4 2025, subject to all regulatory clearances.

Detailed Explanation:

Mashreq Bank became the first UAE-based bank to receive in-principle approval (IPA) to open an International Financial Services Centre Banking Unit (IBU) at the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) in Gujarat.

The new branch is expected to be operational by Q4 2025, subject to all regulatory clearances.

Mashreq has secured approvals from the UAE Central Bank and the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) authority; it is now in the final stages of obtaining the full license from the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA).

The branch premises have been identified, and recruitment for key roles is underway.

The GIFT City IBU will offer services such as:Foreign Currency Loans,Trade Finance Solutions,Treasury and Risk Management Products.

6) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

According to SBI Research, India contributed around 6.7% to the global economy's incremental growth in FY25.

Detailed Explanation:

According to SBI Research, India contributed around 6.7% to the global economy's incremental growth in FY25.

The State Bank of India (SBI) alone contributed 1.1% to the global incremental GDP, amounting to $44 billion out of the total $297 billion added by India.

The report emphasizes that SBI’s contribution accounts for 16% of India’s GDP growth in FY25, showcasing its significant economic impact.

SBI accounted for 8.7% of the Gross Value Added (GVA) in India’s financial services sector in FY25.

7) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Karnataka Cabinet, approved renaming Bengaluru City University in honor of Dr. Manmohan Singh, recognizing his transformative contributions to the city’s infrastructure, metro, aviation, and academic development.

Detailed Explanation:

The Karnataka Cabinet, approved renaming Bengaluru City University in honor of Dr. Manmohan Singh, recognizing his transformative contributions to the city’s infrastructure, metro, aviation, and academic development.

Urban Infrastructure:Laid foundation for the Bangalore–Electronic City Elevated Highway (24 June 2006).Oversaw six-laning of NH-4 Bengaluru–Nelamangala stretch, including a 4 km elevated corridor.

Metro Milestones:Inaugurated Bengaluru Metro project (₹6,000 crore) on 24 June 2006.Flagged off Namma Metro’s first stretch (Baiyappanahalli–MG Road) on 20 November 2011.

Aviation Landmark:Opened Kempegowda International Airport (24 May 2008), now handling 37 million passengers in FY 2023-24.

8) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Under the Smart Cities Mission, the Indore Municipal Corporation in Madhya Pradesh has rolled out a city-wide Digital House Address Project, replacing traditional addresses with QR-coded metal plates linked to GPS coordinates and integrated into the national Digipin system, to revolutionize urban service delivery and governance.

Detailed Explanation:

Under the Smart Cities Mission, the Indore Municipal Corporation in Madhya Pradesh has rolled out a city-wide Digital House Address Project, replacing traditional addresses with QR-coded metal plates linked to GPS coordinates and integrated into the national Digipin system, to revolutionize urban service delivery and governance.

Pioneering Initiative: India’s first official deployment of QR-based address plates, piloted successfully in Ward 82, Sudama Nagar.

QR-Coded Plates with GPS: Each home receives a unique QR code tied to exact geographic coordinates, ensuring 100% address accuracy.

Digipin Integration: Addresses are synchronized with the Digital Postal Index Number (Digipin), standardizing the city’s location database.

Seamless Civic Access: Residents scan the QR code via a mobile app to pay taxes, lodge grievances, and access utility services in real time.

Emergency Response: GPS-enabled plates enable ambiguous-free dispatch of ambulance, police, and fire services, drastically reducing response times.

9) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

To bolster energy security and prepare for global supply shocks, India will develop strategic crude oil storage facilities at Chandikhole, Bikaner, and Rajkot, managed by ISPRL under the Ministry of Petroleum.

Detailed Explanation:

To bolster energy security and prepare for global supply shocks, India will develop strategic crude oil storage facilities at Chandikhole, Bikaner, and Rajkot, managed by ISPRL under the Ministry of Petroleum.

Locations Chosen:

Chandikhole, Odisha

Bikaner, Rajasthan

Rajkot, Gujarat

Managing Agency:Indian Strategic Petroleum Reserves Limited (ISPRL), in partnership with the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas.

Public–Private Partnership: Opportunities for private investment and technology support to expedite construction and operation.

Existing Reserves: Complements current facilities at Visakhapatnam, Mangaluru, and Padur, significantly expanding total storage capacity.

10) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

C-FLOOD, a web-based inundation forecasting system developed by C-DAC, CWC, and NRSC under the National Supercomputing Mission, was inaugurated to provide village-level, two-day advance flood forecasts for enhanced disaster preparedness.

Detailed Explanation:

C-FLOOD, a web-based inundation forecasting system developed by C-DAC, CWC, and NRSC under the National Supercomputing Mission, was inaugurated to provide village-level, two-day advance flood forecasts for enhanced disaster preparedness.

Collaborating Agencies:

Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC)

Central Water Commission (CWC)

National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC)

Forecast Lead Time: Offers two-day advance flood forecasts, enabling proactive evacuation and resource planning.

Decision-Support Tool: Generates inundation maps and water-level predictions at the village level, integrated into a unified platform.

11) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The National Institute of Public Cooperation and Child Development (NIPCCD) has been renamed as the Savitribai Phule National Institute of Women and Child Development, alongside the launch of a new Regional Centre in Ranchi to strengthen regional training and outreach.

Renaming to Honour Savitribai Phule: India’s first female teacher and pioneer of women’s education and empowerment lends her name to the apex WCD training institute.

Detailed Explanation:

The National Institute of Public Cooperation and Child Development (NIPCCD) has been renamed as the Savitribai Phule National Institute of Women and Child Development, alongside the launch of a new Regional Centre in Ranchi to strengthen regional training and outreach.

Renaming to Honour Savitribai Phule: India’s first female teacher and pioneer of women’s education and empowerment lends her name to the apex WCD training institute.

Expanded Regional Footprint: New Ranchi Centre (inaugurated July 4, 2025) to serve Jharkhand, Bihar, Odisha, West Bengal for localized capacity building.

Strengthened Training & Outreach: Focus on last-mile delivery of flagship schemes—Mission Shakti, Mission Vatsalya, Saksham Anganwadi & Poshan 2.0—via customized training and research support.

Advanced Programmes Offered: Includes diploma in child guidance & counselling and mental health support for adolescents.

12) Answer: D

Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla inaugurated the first-ever national conference of Urban Local Body Chairpersons from all States and Union Territories at ICAT, Manesar, Gurugram, aiming to strengthen urban governance and amplify ULBs’ role in India’s democratic framework.

Conference Duration & Venue:3–4 July 2025 at the International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT), Manesar, Gurugram.

Theme:“Role of Urban Local Bodies in Strengthening Constitutional Democracy and Nation Building.”

Inaugural Address: Delivered by Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla, underscoring ULBs as vital democratic institutions.

13) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The RECLAIM Framework—Repurposing, Engagement, Community, Livelihoods, Assets, Inclusivity, Mine-closure—was unveiled on 4 July 2025 to guide India’s mine-shutdown strategy, ensuring community participation, social equity, and sustainable repurposing of closed mining sites.

Full Form – RECLAIM:Repurposing, Engagement, Community, Livelihoods, Assets, Inclusivity, Mine-closure.

Detailed Explanation:

The RECLAIM Framework—Repurposing, Engagement, Community, Livelihoods, Assets, Inclusivity, Mine-closure—was unveiled on 4 July 2025 to guide India’s mine-shutdown strategy, ensuring community participation, social equity, and sustainable repurposing of closed mining sites.

Full Form – RECLAIM:Repurposing, Engagement, Community, Livelihoods, Assets, Inclusivity, Mine-closure.

Official Launch:4 July 2025, by the Ministry of Coal as a hands-on tool for post-mining transition.

14) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

The Quad grouping consisting of India, US, Australia, and Japan has launched the Quad Critical Minerals Initiative to ensure availability of critical minerals and strengthen economic security amid concerns about China’s coercive tactics and price manipulation.

The initiative was announced after a foreign ministers’ meeting held in Washington, D.C., attended by:S. Jaishankar (India),Marco Rubio (US),Penny Wong (Australia),Takeshi Iwaya (Japan).

Detailed Explanation:

The Quad grouping consisting of India, US, Australia, and Japan has launched the Quad Critical Minerals Initiative to ensure availability of critical minerals and strengthen economic security amid concerns about China’s coercive tactics and price manipulation.

The initiative was announced after a foreign ministers’ meeting held in Washington, D.C., attended by:S. Jaishankar (India),Marco Rubio (US),Penny Wong (Australia),Takeshi Iwaya (Japan).

The initiative aims to diversify and secure global supply chains for critical minerals, enhancing the Quad’s role in collective economic resilience.

The meeting’s fact-sheet noted the Quad will also expand maritime law enforcement cooperation to counter:Piracy,Drug trafficking,Border violations,Illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing.

The Quad launched its first "Quad-at-Sea Ship Observer Mission" to improve interoperability and knowledge-sharing in tackling unlawful maritime activities in the Indo-Pacific region.

15) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received Ghana’s highest civilian honour, the “Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana,” from President John Dramani Mahama, recognizing his exceptional diplomatic leadership and commitment to South-South cooperation.

Agriculture & Food Security: India to support Ghana’s “Feed Ghana” programme with expertise and resources.

Detailed Explanation:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received Ghana’s highest civilian honour, the “Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana,” from President John Dramani Mahama, recognizing his exceptional diplomatic leadership and commitment to South-South cooperation.

First Indian PM in 30+ Years to Visit Ghana: Modi’s state visit revives historic ties first forged by Nehru and Nkrumah.

Highest Civilian Award:Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana, conferred by President Mahama for distinguished global leadership.

Education & Youth:Doubling of ITEC and ICCR scholarships; launch of a Skill Development Centre for Ghanaian youth.

Agriculture & Food Security: India to support Ghana’s “Feed Ghana” programme with expertise and resources.

Healthcare Initiatives: Plans for Jan Aushadhi Kendras in Ghana and collaboration on vaccine production.

16) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited appointed former NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant as a senior advisor.

India is pursuing an ambitious roadmap to become a developed economy by 2047, aiming to grow from a $4 trillion economy to a $30+ trillion powerhouse under the ‘Viksit Bharat’ initiative.

Detailed Explanation:

Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited appointed former NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant as a senior advisor.

India is pursuing an ambitious roadmap to become a developed economy by 2047, aiming to grow from a $4 trillion economy to a $30+ trillion powerhouse under the ‘Viksit Bharat’ initiative.

As CEO of NITI Aayog, Amitabh Kant was a key driver behind the Aspirational Districts Programme, which focused on uplifting India’s most disadvantaged regions.

During his tenure as Secretary of the Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), he led major reforms, including:Make in India campaign,Startup India campaign,Resulting in a significant improvement in ease of doing business rankings by 79 places.

He also promoted tourism through the ‘Incredible India’ campaign, demonstrating his understanding of cultural and economic integration.

17) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The National Quantum Mission (NQM) is forming a task force to help banks adopt quantum technologies for cybersecurity, financial modeling, and data analysis, anticipating a major threat to India’s financial infrastructure.

Dr. Ajai Chowdhry, Chairman of NQM’s Governing Board, warned that a powerful quantum computer could break RBI’s current cybersecurity defenses, potentially crippling India’s financial system by 2028–2029.

Detailed Explanation:

The National Quantum Mission (NQM) is forming a task force to help banks adopt quantum technologies for cybersecurity, financial modeling, and data analysis, anticipating a major threat to India’s financial infrastructure.

Dr. Ajai Chowdhry, Chairman of NQM’s Governing Board, warned that a powerful quantum computer could break RBI’s current cybersecurity defenses, potentially crippling India’s financial system by 2028–2029.

He stressed the importance for RBI to develop a 4–5 year quantum-secure transition plan, noting that China is leading in quantum advancements.

The NQM task force, led by Dr. Gulshan Rai of Cert-IN, will frame guidelines for transitioning from classical to quantum-secure networks.

18) Answer: B

Japan successfully launched a climate change monitoring satellite aboard its H-2A rocket, marking the final flight of the rocket before retirement.

The H-2A rocket launched from Tanegashima Space Center in southwestern Japan, carrying the GOSAT-GW (Global Observing Satellite for Greenhouse gases and Water cycle).

The satellite was released into planned orbit approximately 16 minutes after liftoff.

The launch had faced several days of delay due to electrical system malfunctions in the rocket.

This was the 50th and final flight of the H-2A rocket, which had a near-perfect launch record since its 2001 debut.

H-2A will now be fully replaced by the H3 rocket, which is already operational and designed to be more cost-competitive in the global space market.

GOSAT-GW is the third satellite in Japan’s GOSAT series, tasked with monitoring greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide and methane, and observing the water cycle.

19) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

India added 683 new species to its fauna in 2024, including 459 new species and 224 new species records.

During the same period, India added 433 taxa of flora, comprising 410 species and 23 infra-specific taxa of plants.

These details were released by Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav in Kolkata on June 30, 2025.

Detailed Explanation:

India added 683 new species to its fauna in 2024, including 459 new species and 224 new species records.

During the same period, India added 433 taxa of flora, comprising 410 species and 23 infra-specific taxa of plants.

These details were released by Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav in Kolkata on June 30, 2025.

The maximum number of new fauna discoveries were from:

Kerala — 101 species (80 new species, 21 new records),

Karnataka — 82 species (68 new species, 14 new records),

Tamil Nadu — 63 species (50 new species, 13 new records).

For flora discoveries, the highest numbers were from:

Kerala (58),

Maharashtra (45),

Uttarakhand (40).

20) Answer: C

American Independence Day has celebrated every year on July 4th nationally as a Special Day in July 2025 USA as a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the Declaration of Independence, which was ratified by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776.

The first Independence Day celebration took place in Philadelphia on July 4, 1777.