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1) Which of the following is true regarding SEBI’s proposal on July 9, 2025, concerning credit rating agencies (CRAs)?

(a) SEBI mandated CRAs to stop rating instruments regulated by other financial sector regulators.

(b) CRAs can now rate financial instruments regulated by other regulators but must establish a separate unit within six months.

(c) SEBI prohibited CRAs from charging fees for rating non-SEBI-regulated instruments.

(d) SEBI made it mandatory for all unlisted securities to be rated only by foreign agencies.

(e) SEBI proposed merging all rating functions into a single agency under its direct supervision.

2) What is the primary legal implication of novation in an Over-the-Counter (OTC) derivative contract, as per RBI’s Draft Directions 2025?

(a) The contract is amended but remains between the original parties.

(b) A new contract is formed involving three new parties.

(c) The original deal is extinguished and replaced with a new one involving a new counterparty.

(d) The contract is cancelled without any legal transfer of rights.

(e) The original contract becomes an exchange-traded contract.

3) In July 2025, which major tech company became the first to cross a $4 trillion market valuation, marking a historic moment in the AI sector?

(a) Apple

(b) Microsoft

(c) Nvidia

(d) Amazon

(e) Alphabet (Google)

4) What is the target maize production in India by the year 2047, as outlined in the "Maize Revolution" roadmap?

(a) 50 million tones

(b) 64 million tones

(c) 70 million tones

(d) 86 million tones

(e) 100 million tonnes

5) Recently, the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting launched ‘Kalaa Setu’ Challenge to Foster AI Content Tools in Indian Languages. Under the Kalaa Setu initiative, which startup accelerator is supporting the challenge?

(a) SAMRIDH Accelerator

(b) TIDE 2.0

(c) Nidhi Prayas

(d) WaveX Startup Accelerator

(e) AIM NITI Accelerator

6) As per the July report, Andhra Pradesh Unveils Smart Mosquito Surveillance System(SMoSS) to Curb Mosquito-Borne Diseases. Which of the following cities had the highest number of zones selected under the pilot phase of SMoSS?

(a) Rajamahendravaram

(b) Nellore

(c) Visakhapatnam

(d) Vijayawada

(e) Kurnool

7) What is the primary aim of the Digi-Lakshmi scheme launched in Andhra Pradesh?

(a) To provide free internet services to rural households

(b) To train women in agriculture-related startups

(c) To empower urban poor SHG women to run digital service kiosks

(d) To provide microloans to women entrepreneurs in coastal areas

(e) To offer skill training for IT jobs in urban colleges

8) What is the primary purpose of the newly launched Saheli Smart Card by the Delhi Transport Corporation?

(a) To provide subsidized metro rides to students

(b) To replace the pink ticket system with a secure, Aadhaar-linked smart card for free travel

(c) To track the daily travel habits of all Delhi commuters

(d) To promote private bus transport in Delhi

(e) To provide parking concessions for senior citizens

9) The Government of India marked the 125th birth anniversary of Syama Prasad Mookerjee by releasing a special postage stamp during a cultural ceremony organized by the Ministry of Culture at Siri Fort Auditorium, Delhi. Who among the following designed the special commemorative stamp released in honor of Syama Prasad Mookerjee?

(a) Smt. Neha Mehta

(b) Shri Sanjay Verma

(c) Smt. Nenu Gupta

(d) Shri Rajeev Sharma

(e) Shri Anil Kumar

10) On July 9, 2025, Pakistan and which country agreed to enhance cooperation in defence, trade, energy, and infrastructure, to boost bilateral trade volume to $5 billion?

(a) Saudi Arabia

(b) Iran

(c) Malaysia

(d) Türkiye

(e) China

11) During his 2025 visit to Namibia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred which of the following top civilian awards?

(a) Order of the Baobab

(b) Star of Africa Medal

(c) Order of the Desert Sun

(d) Order of the Most Ancient Welwitschia Mirabilis

(e) Namibian Friendship Star

12) Who has been selected as the recipient of the Chintha Raveendran Award 2025 for contributions to Dalit literature and social thought?

(a) Sarankumar Limbale

(b) Arundhati Roy

(c) Bhalchandra Nemade

(d) NamdeoDhasal

(e) G.N. Devy

13) Who has been reappointed as Chairperson of the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) for the 2025–26 term?

(a) Gopal Vittal

(b) Rahul Vatts

(c) Abhijit Kishore

(d) Akhil Gupta

(e) Sunil Mittal

14) Who has been appointed as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Apple Inc. in July 2025?

(a) Sundar Pichai

(b) Tim Cook

(c) Jeff Williams

(d) Sabih Khan

(e) Satya Nadella

15) Which shipbuilding organization designed and delivered the Diving Support Vessel ‘Nistar’ to the Indian Navy?

(a) Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd

(b) Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers

(c) Cochin Shipyard Ltd

(d) Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL)

(e) Goa Shipyard Ltd

16) Which Indian organization granted Starlink Satellite Communications Pvt. Ltd. a licence to provide space-based internet services in India?

(a) ISRO

(b) Department of Telecommunications (DoT)

(c) IN-SPACe

(d) TRAI

(e) NITI Aayog

17) Recently, Starlink received authorization from IN-SPACe (Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre) to operate its broadband satellite constellation over India. What are the uplink frequency bands authorised by IN-SPACe for Starlink’s gateway operations in India?

(a) 10.7–12.7 GHz and 14.0–14.5 GHz

(b) 27.5–29.1 GHz and 29.5–30 GHz

(c) 17.8–18.6 GHz and 18.8–19.3 GHz

(d) 24–25 GHz and 26–27 GHz

(e) 3.4–3.6 GHz and 5.1–5.5 GHz

18) Which digital payment system did Namibia officially adopt, becoming the first foreign country to sign a licensing agreement for its implementation?

(a) Bharat BillPay

(b) Aadhaar Enabled Payment System

(c) RuPay

(d) Unified Payments Interface (UPI)

(e) e-RUPI

19) Who is the author of the book ‘Das Paise ka Postcard’, which explores the nostalgic value of postcards?

(a) Vinay Varma

(b) S.N. Ahmed

(c) Lt. Gen. Satish Dua

(d) Maj. D.P. Singh

(e) Col. Rajyavardhan Rathore

20) On which date is World Population Day 2025 observed globally?

(a) June 5

(b) July 11

(c) July 12

(d) August 12

(e) September 21

Answers :

1) Answer: B

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on July 9, 2025, proposed allowing credit rating agencies to rate financial instruments regulated by other financial sector regulators.

Agencies expanding ratings to such instruments must set up a new unit within six months, as per SEBI’s consultation paper.

Under SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey, the regulator has adopted a more pragmatic approach and relaxed certain regulations.

Agencies rating non-SEBI-regulated instruments must charge a fee and maintain arm’s length from businesses rating SEBI-regulated entities.

SEBI acknowledged industry feedback requesting permission for rating financial instruments under other regulators' purview, including unlisted securities.

2) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued draft Directions 2025 to regulate novation in Over-the-Counter (OTC) derivative contracts under Section 45W of the RBI Act, 1934.

Novation is the replacement of one counterparty in a derivative contract with another, requiring consent from the continuing counterparty.

An Over-the-Counter (OTC) derivative refers to a non-exchange-traded derivative, including those on electronic trading platforms.

The draft aims to ensure legal clarity, risk mitigation, and standardised practices across foreign exchange, interest rate, and credit derivatives.

Novation must be executed via a tripartite agreement at prevailing market rates, ensuring full transfer of rights and obligations.

The original deal is extinguished upon novation, and associated documents must be handed over to the new counterparty.

Detailed Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued draft Directions 2025 to regulate novation in Over-the-Counter (OTC) derivative contracts under Section 45W of the RBI Act, 1934.

Novation is the replacement of one counterparty in a derivative contract with another, requiring consent from the continuing counterparty.

An Over-the-Counter (OTC) derivative refers to a non-exchange-traded derivative, including those on electronic trading platforms.

The draft aims to ensure legal clarity, risk mitigation, and standardised practices across foreign exchange, interest rate, and credit derivatives.

Novation must be executed via a tripartite agreement at prevailing market rates, ensuring full transfer of rights and obligations.

The original deal is extinguished upon novation, and associated documents must be handed over to the new counterparty.

Contracts must comply with applicable RBI master directions

3) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Nvidia became the first company to cross a $4 trillion market valuation milestone, a historic achievement in the tech and AI sectors.

Its current market cap is approximately 75% of India’s total equity market capitalization.

Detailed Explanation:

Nvidia became the first company to cross a $4 trillion market valuation milestone, a historic achievement in the tech and AI sectors.

Its current market cap is approximately 75% of India’s total equity market capitalization.

Nvidia’s market value surpasses the total market capitalization of every country except the US, China, Japan, Hong Kong, and India.

The company’s stock price surged to about $164 per share as of July 2025, marking a 74% rally since April 2025.

Nvidia’s share price has more than quadrupled since the start of 2023, driven by strong demand in artificial intelligence (AI) and related technologies.

In comparison, Apple was valued at $3 trillion in early 2022, while Nvidia was valued at around $750 billion then, showcasing Nvidia’s rapid growth.

4) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

“Maize Revolution” Roadmap: Aims to raise maize production from 42 million tonnes to 86 million tonnes by 2047, with a focus on farmers’ welfare, research-led practices, and modern techniques.

Detailed Explanation:

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurated the 11th India Maize Summit in New Delhi, organized by FICCI and ICAR–Indian Institute of Maize Research (IIMR).

He unveiled a comprehensive plan to boost maize output, elevate farmer incomes, and promote sustainable maize farming across India.

“Maize Revolution” Roadmap: Aims to raise maize production from 42 million tonnes to 86 million tonnes by 2047, with a focus on farmers’ welfare, research-led practices, and modern techniques.

Production & Yield Stats:

Maize output surged from 10 Mt (1990) to 42 Mt currently.

Average yield is 3.7 t/ha, below the global average, signifying scope for improvement.

Lab-to-Land Initiative: Under Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan, 11,000 scientists and officers were deployed to 7,000–8,000 villages to transfer lab innovations directly to farmers.

UP Accelerated Maize Development Program covered 5.4 lakh ha across 24 districts this year.

5) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Detailed Explanation:

The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (MIB) has introduced the ‘Kalaa Setu – Real-Time Language Tech for Bharat’ Challenge via its WaveX Startup Accelerator.

This national initiative invites startups to develop AI-powered tools that can automatically convert text into video, graphics, or audio content across multiple Indian languages.

Objective: Support startups in building scalable, easy-to-use AI solutions for real-time content creation in regional languages.

Three Focus Areas:

Text-to-Video Generation – AI tools that transform written text into dynamic video.

Text-to-Graphics Generation – Automated creation of infographics and visual assets.

Text-to-Audio Generation – Conversion of text into natural-sounding speech in Indian languages.

6) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

The Andhra Pradesh government has launched the Smart Mosquito Surveillance System (SMoSS)—an AI-driven framework employing drones, sensors, and IoT to monitor mosquito populations and enable targeted interventions against diseases like dengue and malaria.

Pilot Cities & Coverage: Initial deployment across 66 zones in six cities:

Visakhapatnam (16)

Vijayawada (28)

Kakinada (4)

Detailed Explanation:

The Andhra Pradesh government has launched the Smart Mosquito Surveillance System (SMoSS)—an AI-driven framework employing drones, sensors, and IoT to monitor mosquito populations and enable targeted interventions against diseases like dengue and malaria.

AI-Powered Surveillance:Mosquito sensors, drones, and IoT devices will track species, density, and environmental factors (temperature, humidity).

Pilot Cities & Coverage: Initial deployment across 66 zones in six cities:

Visakhapatnam (16)

Vijayawada (28)

Kakinada (4)

Rajamahendravaram (5)

Nellore (7)

Kurnool (6)

Precision Control Measures: Data-driven mapping allows selective spraying and fogging, reducing chemical usage and focusing on identified hotspots.

7) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The Andhra Pradesh government launched the Digi-Lakshmi scheme to enable urban poor women from Self-Help Groups (SHGs) to run digital service kiosks.

Under the One Family, One Entrepreneur (OF-OE) initiative, the state will establish 9,034 Common Service Centres (ATOM Kiosks) across all Urban Local Bodies, offering nearly 250 public services and creating sustainable livelihoods for women.

Detailed Explanation:

The Andhra Pradesh government launched the Digi-Lakshmi scheme to enable urban poor women from Self-Help Groups (SHGs) to run digital service kiosks.

Under the One Family, One Entrepreneur (OF-OE) initiative, the state will establish 9,034 Common Service Centres (ATOM Kiosks) across all Urban Local Bodies, offering nearly 250 public services and creating sustainable livelihoods for women.

Scheme Objective: Transform SHG women into digital service providers by setting up ATOM Kiosks for services like bill payments, certificate issuance, and scheme applications.

Coverage:9,034 kiosks planned in all ULBs of Andhra Pradesh under the Digi-Lakshmi rollout.

Eligibility Criteria:

Age: 21–40 years

Marital Status: Married and settled locally

SHG Experience: Minimum 3 years active membership

Education:Graduate degree with basic technical proficiency

8) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) has discontinued the old pink ticket system and introduced the Saheli Smart Card, providing free bus travel exclusively to Delhi-based women and transgender persons who present valid address proof and Aadhaar.

The transition aims to eliminate fraud and enhance the transparency of the scheme.

Detailed Explanation:

The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) has discontinued the old pink ticket system and introduced the Saheli Smart Card, providing free bus travel exclusively to Delhi-based women and transgender persons who present valid address proof and Aadhaar.

The transition aims to eliminate fraud and enhance the transparency of the scheme.

Eligibility Restricted to Delhi Residents: Only women and transgender persons with a Delhi address and a valid Aadhaar card can obtain the Saheli Smart Card; previous pink-ticket holders outside Delhi are excluded.

Online Application & Delivery: Applicants apply via the DTC website; cards bearing name and photo are mailed post-approval.

Integrated Smart Mobility:

The card follows the National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) standard.

Usable on DTC buses, Delhi Metro, feeder buses, parking, and retail payments at participating shops.

Infrastructure Upgrade: DTC is installing 12,000+ card readers, QR-code ticketing, and mobile apps (in collaboration with DMRC) for recharge, trip planning, and balance checks

9) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The Government of India marked the 125th birth anniversary of Syama Prasad Mookerjee, by releasing a special postage stamp during a cultural ceremony organized by the Ministry of Culture at Siri Fort Auditorium, Delhi.

Design & Tribute: The stamp, designed by Smt. Nenu Gupta, pays homage to Mookerjee’s vision for national unity and inclusive development rooted in Indian values.

Detailed Explanation:

The Government of India marked the 125th birth anniversary of Syama Prasad Mookerjee, by releasing a special postage stamp during a cultural ceremony organized by the Ministry of Culture at Siri Fort Auditorium, Delhi.

Stamp Release: The Department of Posts unveiled the commemorative stamphonoring Mookerjee’s contributions to India’s progress and unity.

Venue & Program:

Held at Siri Fort Auditorium, the event featured patriotic music, a special exhibition on Mookerjee’s life, and a theatrical performance by the National School of Drama.

Dignitaries Present:

Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Union Minister of Culture & Tourism

Dr. Jitendra Singh, Minister of State for Science & Technology

Col. Akhilesh Kumar Pandey, Chief Postmaster General, Delhi Circle, who presented the first stamp album.

Design & Tribute: The stamp, designed by Smt. Nenu Gupta, pays homage to Mookerjee’s vision for national unity and inclusive development rooted in Indian values.

10) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Pakistan and Turkiye agreed to boost cooperation in defence, trade, energy, and infrastructure during talks on July 9, 2025 in Islamabad.

Both countries aim to increase bilateral trade volume to $5 billion.

Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar highlighted the desire to benefit from Turkiye’s expertise in defence and strengthen cooperation for regional peace and stability.

Detailed Explanation:

Pakistan and Turkiye agreed to boost cooperation in defence, trade, energy, and infrastructure during talks on July 9, 2025 in Islamabad.

Both countries aim to increase bilateral trade volume to $5 billion.

Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar highlighted the desire to benefit from Turkiye’s expertise in defence and strengthen cooperation for regional peace and stability.

The Turkish Foreign Minister called defence industry cooperation a "strategic step" and emphasized strengthening ties further.

Both nations will continue to support each other in counterterrorism efforts.

Discussions included the revival of the Istanbul-Tehran-Islamabad train, with delegations set to finalize the roadmap soon.

Pakistan has allocated land for Turkiye’sMaarif School in Muzaffarabad, with evaluation underway by the Maarif Foundation.

Turkey’s Foreign Minister noted expanding relations in economy, energy, defence, industry, education, and culture.

Turkey praised Pakistan’s "wisdom-oriented attitude" during recent Pakistan-India tensions.

The Turkish delegation met Pakistan’s Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu to discuss regional security, ongoing defence cooperation, and future collaboration in emerging warfare domains.

11) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

During his one-day state visit to Namibia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was awarded the country’s top civilian award, the Order of the Most Ancient Welwitschia Mirabilis, by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, underscoring the deepening India–Namibia strategic partnership.

Detailed Explanation:

During his one-day state visit to Namibia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was awarded the country’s top civilian award, the Order of the Most Ancient Welwitschia Mirabilis, by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, underscoring the deepening India–Namibia strategic partnership.

Award Name & Significance: The Order of the Most Ancient Welwitschia Mirabilis, instituted in 1995, symbolizes strength, resilience, and endurance, like the rare desert plant native to Namibia.

First Indian Recipient: PM Modi is the first Indian leader to receive this honour, marking a historic moment in bilateral relations.

Ceremony Details: The award was presented in Windhoek, Namibia’s capital, during a special ceremony led by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah.

Cumulative Global Recognition: This is Modi’s 27th international award, his fourth on this five-nation tour, and notably his second within 24 hours.

12) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Marathi writer and critic Sarankumar Limbale has been selected to receive the Chintha Raveendran Award 2025, recognising his impactful contributions to Dalit literature, social thought, and human rights.

Detailed Explanation:

Marathi writer and critic Sarankumar Limbale has been selected to receive the Chintha Raveendran Award 2025, recognising his impactful contributions to Dalit literature, social thought, and human rights.

The award will be presented on July 26 at K.P. Kesavamenon Hall, Kozhikode, during the annual commemoration of Chintha Raveendran.

About the Award: Conferred annually in memory of left-wing thinker Chintha Raveendran, it honours a writer who has made a significant impact on literature and social issues.

Award Components: Includes a ₹50,000 cash prize, a memento, and a citation.

13) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) has reappointedAbhijit Kishore as Chairperson and Rahul Vatts as Vice Chairperson for the 2025-26 term.

Detailed Explanation:

The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) has reappointedAbhijit Kishore as Chairperson and Rahul Vatts as Vice Chairperson for the 2025-26 term.

Abhijit Kishore is the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Vodafone Idea Ltd with over 30 years of experience in the Indian telecom industry.

Rahul Vatts is the Chief Regulatory Officer at Bharti Airtel, with expertise in telecom and broadcasting licensing, economic regulations, spectrum management, and regulatory litigation.

The announcement was made during the Annual General Body Meeting of COAI.

COAI plays a key role in India’s digital communications sector and supports the deployment of 5G and allied technologies.

The organization views telecom as an essential service and a value-added horizontal supporting various economic sectors through robust digital connectivity.

14) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Sabih Khan, an Indian American techie, has been appointed as the new Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Apple Inc., succeeding Jeff Williams later in July 2025.

Khan has worked with Apple for over 30 years and is currently the company’s Vice-President.

Apple CEO Tim Cook praised Khan as a "brilliant strategist" and a key architect of Apple’s global supply chain.

Detailed Explanation:

Sabih Khan, an Indian American techie, has been appointed as the new Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Apple Inc., succeeding Jeff Williams later in July 2025.

Khan has worked with Apple for over 30 years and is currently the company’s Vice-President.

Apple CEO Tim Cook praised Khan as a "brilliant strategist" and a key architect of Apple’s global supply chain.

Khan is credited with helping Apple remain nimble amid global challenges and reducing Apple’s carbon footprint by more than 60%.

He has led Apple’s supplier responsibility initiatives, safeguarding and educating employees at manufacturing sites worldwide.

Sabih Khan was born in 1966 in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, and moved to Singapore at age 10.

15) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

‘Nistar’ is the first indigenously designed and constructed Diving Support Vessel (DSV) delivered by Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) to the Indian Navy on 08 July 2025 at Visakhapatnam.

Detailed Explanation:

‘Nistar’ is the first indigenously designed and constructed Diving Support Vessel (DSV) delivered by Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) to the Indian Navy on 08 July 2025 at Visakhapatnam.

The vessel is designed and built following the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) classification rules.

It is a highly specialised warship capable of Deep Sea Diving and Rescue Operations, a capability possessed by only a few navies worldwide.

The name ‘Nistar’ means liberation, rescue, or salvation in Sanskrit.

The ship is 118 meters long, weighs nearly 10,000 tons, and is equipped with state-of-the-art diving equipment.

It supports Deep Sea Saturation Diving up to a depth of 300 meters and has a Side Diving Stage for diving operations up to 75 meters.

16) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

IN-SPACe (Indian National Space Authorisation and Promotion Centre) has granted a licence to Starlink Satellite Communications Private. Limited. (SSCPL), a company run by Elon Musk, to provide space-based internet services in India.

The authorisation is for provisioning of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite services using the Starlink Gen1 constellation.

The licence is valid for 5 years from July 8, 2025, or until the end of Starlink Gen1’s operational life, whichever is earlier.

Detailed Explanation:

IN-SPACe (Indian National Space Authorisation and Promotion Centre) has granted a licence to Starlink Satellite Communications Private. Limited. (SSCPL), a company run by Elon Musk, to provide space-based internet services in India.

The authorisation is for provisioning of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite services using the Starlink Gen1 constellation.

The licence is valid for 5 years from July 8, 2025, or until the end of Starlink Gen1’s operational life, whichever is earlier.

The rollout is subject to regulatory approvals from relevant government departments.

The Starlink Gen1 constellation consists of 4,408 satellites operating at 540–570 km altitude, capable of delivering 600 GBPS throughput over India.

Starlink had been eyeing the Indian market since 2022.

In June 2025, Starlink became the third company to receive a satellite communication licence from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), after Eutelsat OneWeb and Jio Satellite Communications

17) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Starlink, owned by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, received authorization from IN-SPACe (Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre) to operate its broadband satellite constellation over India.

The IN-SPACe authorisation allows Starlink’s gateways to operate uplink frequencies in 27.5-29.1 GHz and 29.5-30 GHz bands, and downlink beams in 17.8-18.6 GHz and 18.8-19.3 GHz bands.

Individual users will connect via 14.0-14.5 GHz and 10.7-12.7 GHz frequency bands.

Detailed Explanation:

Starlink, owned by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, received authorization from IN-SPACe (Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre) to operate its broadband satellite constellation over India.

IN-SPACe functions under the Department of Space.

This is Starlink’s second major approval in India, after receiving the Global Mobile Personal Communications by Satellite (GMPCS) authorisation from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) last month.

The IN-SPACe authorisation allows Starlink’s gateways to operate uplink frequencies in 27.5-29.1 GHz and 29.5-30 GHz bands, and downlink beams in 17.8-18.6 GHz and 18.8-19.3 GHz bands.

Individual users will connect via 14.0-14.5 GHz and 10.7-12.7 GHz frequency bands.

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) still needs to assign the commercial spectrum, without which Starlink cannot start commercial operations.

The service is expected to target rural and remote areas with limited or no mobile coverage, aiding government efforts to connect remote offices.

Estimated pricing for users is around ₹60,000 for hardware and ₹3,500 monthly fees, excluding government levies.

18) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

During Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Namibia, India and Namibia signed pivotal agreements in business and health, made significant strides in international cooperation, and saw Namibia become the first country to officially adopt India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI).

Detailed Explanation:

During Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Namibia, India and Namibia signed pivotal agreements in business and health, made significant strides in international cooperation, and saw Namibia become the first country to officially adopt India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI).

Entrepreneurship Development Centre MoU: India and Namibia agreed to establish an Entrepreneurship Development Centre in Namibia to train youth and support startups, bolstering the local economy.

Health & Medicine Cooperation MoU: A second MoU was signed to enhance medical services, training, and technology sharing between the two countries, strengthening Namibia’s healthcare system.

Namibia Adopts UPI Technology: Namibia became the first country to sign a licensing agreement to implement India’s UPI digital payment system, enhancing financial inclusion and showcasing India’s digital innovation

19) Answer: B

Retired Army officer S.N. Ahmed launched his book ‘Das Paise ka Postcard’ in Hyderabad, with the release officiated by actor and theatre director Vinay Varma.

Author and Background: The book is authored by S.N. Ahmed, a retired officer of the Indian Army, offering personal insight into the postcard era based on real-life experiences.

Cultural Nostalgia: The book revives the emotional value and personal connection people had with handwritten postcards, portraying them as carriers of love, longing, and news.

20) Answer: B

On July 11th, World Population Day 2025 is celebrated and observed all over the world as an awareness program.

It is observed to increase public awareness of topics such as the effects of population growth, gender equality, the value of family planning, poverty, maternal health, and human rights.

This year, the theme for World Population Day 2025 is "Empowering young people to create the families they want in a fair and hopeful world."