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1) As of June 7, 2025, what is the new Repo-Linked Lending Rate (RLLR) of Bank of Baroda after a 50 basis points cut?

(a) 7.65%

(b) 7.95%

(c) 8.15%

(d) 8.35%

(e) 8.50%

2) As per the report, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Chairs the 6th Governing Council Meeting of the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund in New Delhi. Which multilateral development banks were acknowledged as NIIF’s investment partners?

(a) IMF and World Bank

(b) AIIB and NDB

(c) EBRD and World Bank

(d) IMF and ADB

(e) ADB and BIS

3) Which bank has partnered with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to incorporate climate risk into its core banking framework?

(a) Ujjivan Small Finance Bank

(b) AU Small Finance Bank

(c) Equitas Small Finance Bank

(d) ESAF Small Finance Bank

(e) Jana Small Finance Bank

4) How much dividend did the State Bank of India (SBI) pay to the Government of India for the financial year 2024–25?

(a) ₹6,959.29 crore

(b) ₹7,500 crore

(c) ₹8,076.84 crore

(d) ₹8,920 crore

(e) ₹9,125 crore

5) Who chaired the milestone celebration event held by the Ministry of Minority Affairs to commemorate 11 years of governance under the Modi Government?

(a) Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi

(b) Smriti Irani

(c) Dr. Chandra Shekhar Kumar

(d) G. Kishan Reddy

(e) Piyush Goyal

6) Recently, the Quality Council of India (QCI) celebrated World Accreditation Day 2025 at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. What is the name of the initiative launched by QCI to encourage public pledges to accredited standards?

(a) Vishwas Quality Mission

(b) Gunvatta Abhiyan

(c) Samriddhi Sankalp

(d) Gunvatta Samarpan

(e) Suraksha Pledge

7) Recently, India’s First E-Waste Recycling Park to Be Set Up in Delhi. How many categories of e-waste will the eco park handle, as per the E-Waste Management Rules, 2022?

(a) 58

(b) 72

(c) 90

(d) 100

(e) 106

8) As per the report, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the National Scheme for ITI Upgradation and the Establishment of Five National Centres of Excellence for Skilling. What is the total financial outlay of the National Scheme for ITI Upgradation and Skilling Centres?

(a) ₹25,000 crore

(b) ₹45,000 crore

(c) ₹50,000 crore

(d) ₹60,000 crore

(e) ₹75,000 crore

9) Which Indian state launched the country's first jungle safari train with a Vistadome coach?

(a) Uttar Pradesh

(b) Uttarakhand

(c) Maharashtra

(d) Madhya Pradesh

(e) Chhattisgarh

10) Which two countries jointly launched the "Blue NDC Challenge" at the Third UN Ocean Conference (UNOC3)?

(a) Brazil and Mexico

(b) France and Brazil

(c) Australia and France

(d) Brazil and Kenya

(e) Seychelles and Palau

11) As per the May 2025 report, which organization recently entered the Guinness World Records for selling the highest number of life insurance policies in a single day?

(a) HDFC Life

(b) ICICI Prudential

(c) Life Insurance Corporation of India

(d) SBI Life

(e) Max Life

12) Consider the following statements regarding the Pulitzer Prizes 2025:

1. The New York Times won four Pulitzer Prizes, including one for International Reporting on the Sudan conflict.
2. Doug Mills of The Washington Post won the Breaking News Photography award for capturing the Trump assassination attempt.
3. Reuters received the Pulitzer for Investigative Reporting for a series titled “Fentanyl Express.”
4. The Wall Street Journal was awarded in the National Reporting category for stories on Elon Musk’s personal and professional life.
5. The New Yorker received awards in Commentary, Feature Photography, and Audio Reporting.

Which of the above statements are correct?

(a) 1, 2 and 3 only

(b) 1, 3, 4 and 5 only

(c) 2, 3, and 5 only

(d) 1, 4 and 5 only

(e) All five statements are correct

13) Who has been appointed as the Deputy Chief of Army Staff (Strategy) as of June 9, 2025?

(a) Lt. Gen. Upendra Dwivedi

(b) Lt. Gen. Rakesh Kapoor

(c) Lt. Gen. Rajiv Ghai

(d) Lt. Gen. B.S. Raju

(e) Lt. Gen. Manoj Pande

14) How many technologies were transferred by the Vehicles Research & Development Establishment (VRDE) to industries during the recent event?

(a) 9

(b) 7

(c) 5

(d) 10

(e) 12

15) Which two major railway platforms are first set to benefit from the integration of BHASHINI’s multilingual AI technologies?

(a) IRCTC and UTS

(b) National Train Enquiry System (NTES) and RailMadad

(c) RailTel and eDrishti

(d) IRCTC and RailWire

(e) Yatri App and Rail Connect

16) Recently in the news, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, former India captain and one of cricket’s most celebrated figures, was officially inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame during a prestigious ceremony held in London.  He became the ___ Indian cricketer to be inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame.

(a) 8^th

(b) 10^th

(c) 9^th

(d) 11^th

(e) 12^th

17) Recently, Aravindh Chithambaram Triumphs at Stepan Avagyan Memorial via Tiebreak. In which country was the 6th Stepan Avagyan Memorial chess tournament held?

(a) Georgia

(b) Azerbaijan

(c) Russia

(d) Armenia

(e) Kazakhstan

18) As per the news, Nicholas Pooran Announces Shock Retirement from International Cricket at 29. For which IPL team did Nicholas Pooran play a full season before announcing his retirement?

(a) Mumbai Indians

(b) Sunrisers Hyderabad

(c) Delhi Capitals

(d) Rajasthan Royals

(e) Lucknow Super Giants

19) Every year on June 11 is observed as The International Day of Play. What is the theme of the International Day of Play 2025?

(a) "Reimagine Play for the Future"

(b) "Play for Peace"

(c) "Choose Play – Every Day"

(d) "Play is a Right, Not a Luxury"

(e) "Play and Learn Together"

20) As per the May 2025 report, Uttar Pradesh government has added 12 new products under its flagship One District One Product (ODOP) scheme. After the latest inclusion, what is the total number of ODOP products in Uttar Pradesh?

(a) 74

(b) 72

(c) 73

(d) 70

(e) 75

Answers :

1) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Bank of Baroda (BoB) reduced its repo-linked lending rate (RLLR) by 50 basis points (bps), effective from June 7, 2025, following the RBI’s policy repo rate cut.

BoB’s new RLLR stands at 8.15%.

HDFC Bank cut its marginal cost of funds-based lending rates (MCLR) by 10 basis points across all tenures, effective June 7, 2025.

Detailed Explanation:

Bank of Baroda (BoB) reduced its repo-linked lending rate (RLLR) by 50 basis points (bps), effective from June 7, 2025, following the RBI’s policy repo rate cut.

BoB’s new RLLR stands at 8.15%.

HDFC Bank cut its marginal cost of funds-based lending rates (MCLR) by 10 basis points across all tenures, effective June 7, 2025.

New HDFC MCLR rates:

Overnight and one-month rate: 8.90% (down 10 bps)

Three-month rate: 8.95% (down 10 bps)

Six-month and one-year rate: 9.05% (down 10 bps)

Two-year and three-year rate: reduced from 9.20% to 9.10%

The RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), headed by Governor Sanjay Malhotra, voted 5-1 to cut the repo rate by 50 basis points to 5.5%.

RBI also reduced the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) by 100 basis points to 3%, releasing about ₹2.5 lakh crore liquidity into the banking system.

2) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, chaired the 6th Governing Council (GC) meeting of the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund Limited (NIIF) in New Delhi.

Multilateral Development Banks: Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), Asian Development Bank (ADB), New Development Bank (NDB)

Detailed Explanation:

Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, chaired the 6th Governing Council (GC) meeting of the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund Limited (NIIF) in New Delhi.

The GC appreciated NIIF’s evolution as a sovereign-linked asset manager and its success in building strong partnerships with major investors, including:

Sovereign wealth funds: Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), Temasek.

Pension funds: AustralianSuper, Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB)

Multilateral Development Banks: Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), Asian Development Bank (ADB), New Development Bank (NDB)

Strategic government partners: Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC)

NIIF’s role in mobilising capital into infrastructure and key sectors aligned with national priorities was appreciated.

NIIF’s Assets Under Management (AUM) increased to over ₹30,000 crore, catalysing total capital of ₹1,17,000 crore

3) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

AU Small Finance Bank (AU SFB) has partnered with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to incorporate climate risk considerations into its core banking framework.

Detailed Explanation:

AU Small Finance Bank (AU SFB) has partnered with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to incorporate climate risk considerations into its core banking framework.

The initiative aligns with evolving regulatory expectations and global standards to enhance the bank’s resilience to climate-related financial risks.

AU SFB will embed environmental factors into its governance, strategic planning, risk management, and ESG disclosures.

IFC will support AU SFB in quantifying, disclosing, and managing climate risks, following frameworks like:Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), Reserve Bank of India’s climate guidelines

4) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The State Bank of India (SBI) paid a dividend of ₹8,076.84 crore to the Government of India for the financial year 2024-25.

The dividend cheque was handed over to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman by SBI Chairman C.S. Setty.

Detailed Explanation:

The State Bank of India (SBI) paid a dividend of ₹8,076.84 crore to the Government of India for the financial year 2024-25.

The dividend cheque was handed over to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman by SBI Chairman C.S. Setty.

The dividend per share declared by SBI for 2024-25 is ₹15.90, which is higher than the previous year's dividend of ₹13.70 per equity share.

SBI's dividend payout to the government increased from ₹6,959.29 crore in 2023-24 to ₹8,076.84 crore in 2024-25.

SBI reported a record net profit of ₹70,901 crore for 2024-25, up from ₹61,077 crore in 2023-24.

5) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The Ministry of Minority Affairs (MoMA) commemorated 11 years of impactful governance and welfare reforms under the Modi Government with a milestone celebration at its headquarters.

The event, chaired by Dr. Chandra Shekhar Kumar, showcased the Ministry’s transformation into a digitally empowered, citizen-centric institution, reinforcing its vision for inclusive development aligned with ViksitBharat@2047.

Detailed Explanation:

The Ministry of Minority Affairs (MoMA) commemorated 11 years of impactful governance and welfare reforms under the Modi Government with a milestone celebration at its headquarters.

The event, chaired by Dr. Chandra Shekhar Kumar, showcased the Ministry’s transformation into a digitally empowered, citizen-centric institution, reinforcing its vision for inclusive development aligned with ViksitBharat@2047.

Complete Digitization of Schemes: All welfare schemes have transitioned to dedicated digital portals, enabling real-time beneficiary access and end-to-end transparency from application to fund disbursal.

Launch of UMEED Central Portal (June 6, 2025): A unified digital platform offering single-window access to multiple minority welfare schemes, with tools for eligibility checks, application tracking, and citizen feedback.

Waqf Amendment Act, 2025: A landmark reform aimed at strengthening Waqf property governance, enhancing transparency, and reinforcing the institutional framework. Developed through Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) deliberations.

6) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

The Quality Council of India (QCI) celebrated World Accreditation Day 2025 at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi.

Gunvatta Samarpan initiative introduced to encourage public pledges to accredited standards.

Detailed Explanation:

The Quality Council of India (QCI) celebrated World Accreditation Day 2025 at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi.

QCI, through its boards—NABL (National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories) and NABCB (National Accreditation Board for Certification Bodies)—works with global bodies like ILAC and IAF to align India’s quality standards with international norms.

Revamped NABL Portal launched to streamline accreditation and improve digital access for labs and MSMEs.

Gunvatta Samarpan initiative introduced to encourage public pledges to accredited standards.

The theme for 2025: “Accreditation: Empowering Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)”.

7) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

The Delhi government has announced the establishment of India’s first electronic waste (e-waste) recycling eco park at Holambi Kalan, North Delhi.

Annual Capacity: It will process up to 51,000 tonnes of e-waste, covering all 106 categories listed under the E-Waste Management Rules, 2022.

Detailed Explanation:

The Delhi government has announced the establishment of India’s first electronic waste (e-waste) recycling eco park at Holambi Kalan, North Delhi.

This initiative aims to modernize e-waste management, promote green jobs, and foster a circular economy.

Location & Model: The eco park will span 11.4 acres and be developed under a DBFOT (Design, Build, Finance, Operate, Transfer) model via a Public-Private Partnership (PPP).

Annual Capacity: It will process up to 51,000 tonnes of e-waste, covering all 106 categories listed under the E-Waste Management Rules, 2022.

Revenue & Employment: Projected to generate over ₹350 crore in revenue and create 1,000+ green jobs.

8) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the National Scheme for ITI Upgradation and the Establishment of Five National Centres of Excellence for Skilling.

Financial Outlay and Funding:

Total Outlay: ₹60,000 crore

Central Share: ₹30,000 crore

State Share: ₹20,000 crore

Industry Share: ₹10,000 crore

Co-financing: 50% of Central share by Asian Development Bank and World Bank (equally)

Detailed Explanation:

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the National Scheme for ITI Upgradation and the Establishment of Five National Centres of Excellence for Skilling.

The scheme, part of Budget 2024–25 and 2025–26, aims to upgrade 1,000 Government ITIs and strengthen five National Skill Training Institutes (NSTIs) in Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kanpur, and Ludhiana.

It will skill 20 lakh youth over five years, train 50,000 instructors, and promote industry-aligned, high-tech trades.

Funding includes contributions from the Centre, States, Industry, and co-financing from the Asian Development Bank and the World Bank.

Financial Outlay and Funding:

Total Outlay: ₹60,000 crore

Central Share: ₹30,000 crore

State Share: ₹20,000 crore

Industry Share: ₹10,000 crore

Co-financing: 50% of Central share by Asian Development Bank and World Bank (equally)

Adopting an industry-led SPV model, the scheme focuses on modern infrastructure, deep industry linkages, and addressing workforce gaps in sectors like electronics, automotive, and renewable energy, driving forward the vision of Viksit Bharat@2047.

9) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Uttar Pradesh has launched India’s first jungle safari train with a Vistadome coach, offering panoramic views of dense forests and wildlife.

The train connects Dudhwa Tiger Reserve and Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary, promoting eco-tourism and biodiversity awareness.

Detailed Explanation:

Uttar Pradesh has launched India’s first jungle safari train with a Vistadome coach, offering panoramic views of dense forests and wildlife.

The train connects Dudhwa Tiger Reserve and Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary, promoting eco-tourism and biodiversity awareness.

Special Features:

Transparent rooftop & large glass windows for immersive jungle views

Rotating plush seats & luxurious interiors

Covers Dudhwa, Katarniaghat & Kishanpur forest zones

Eco-Tourism Push:

Part of the “One Destination, Three Forests” initiative

Weekly student tours & blogger FAM trips planned

Boosts local employment through homestays, guides & transport services

10) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

On the first day of the Third UN Ocean Conference (UNOC3), France and Brazil launched the Blue Nationally Determined Contributions (Blue NDC) Challenge.

Detailed Explanation:

On the first day of the Third UN Ocean Conference (UNOC3), France and Brazil launched the Blue Nationally Determined Contributions (Blue NDC) Challenge.

The initiative aims to place the ocean at the center of global climate action, especially ahead of COP30, which will be hosted by Brazil in November 2025.

Participating Countries:Eight inaugural countries joined the initiative: Australia, Fiji, Kenya, Mexico, Palau, Seychelles, along with Brazil and France.

These countries have committed to include ocean-based solutions in their NDCs (Nationally Determined Contributions) under the Paris Agreement.

11) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has made history by entering the Guinness World Records for selling the highest number of life insurance policies in a single day.

Detailed Explanation:

The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has made history by entering the Guinness World Records for selling the highest number of life insurance policies in a single day.

Under the “Mad Million Day” campaign, over 5.88 lakh policies were sold in 24 hours by 4.52 lakh agents across the country.

The record was officially recognized on May 25, 2025.

Spearheaded by LIC Chairman Siddhartha Mohanty, the initiative showcased LIC’s unmatched agent network, public trust, and its leadership in India’s insurance sector.

12) Answer: E

The Pulitzer Prizes 2025 for journalism were announced, recognizing outstanding contributions to public service, investigative journalism, photography, and storytelling.

The New York Times won 4 awards, including:

Breaking News Photography (Doug Mills – Trump assassination attempt)

International Reporting (Sudan conflict)

The Washington Post: Won for Breaking News Reporting on Trump assassination attempt with forensic precision.

Reuters: Honored in Investigative Reporting for its deep-dive series “Fentanyl Express.”

Wall Street Journal: Awarded National Reporting for exposing Elon Musk’s personal, political, and business controversies.

The New Yorker: Won 3 prizes:

Commentary (Gaza war essays – Mosab Abu Toha)

Feature Photography (Syrian prison images – Moises Saman)

Audio Reporting (In the Dark podcast)

13) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai, who Pakistan contacted for a ceasefire during India’s strikes on Pakistani airbases in Operation Sindoor, has been appointed as the Deputy Chief of Army Staff (Strategy)

Detailed Explanation:

Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai, who Pakistan contacted for a ceasefire during India’s strikes on Pakistani airbases in Operation Sindoor, has been appointed as the Deputy Chief of Army Staff (Strategy)

Lt. Gen Ghai will continue to serve in his current role as Director General of Military Operations (DGMO), the Ministry of Defence announced June 9.

The DGMOs are senior officials of the Indian Army, usually of the rank of Lieutenant General, responsible for overseeing all military operations in India and along its borders.

14) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Vehicles Research & Development Establishment (VRDE), a lab under Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), has transferred technologies of 9 systems to 10 industries.

Detailed Explanation:

Vehicles Research & Development Establishment (VRDE), a lab under Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), has transferred technologies of 9 systems to 10 industries.

The aim is to establish a robust defence industrial ecosystem with participation from both public and private sectors.

The licensing agreements were handed over in the presence of Samir V Kamat, Secretary, Department of Defence R&D and Chairman, DRDO, during an event at VRDE, Ahmednagar, Maharashtra.

15) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

In a landmark move supporting the Digital India initiative, Indian Railways has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with BHASHINI (Digital India Bhashini Division) to integrate multilingual AI solutions into key platforms such as National Train Enquiry System(NTES) and RailMadad.

Detailed Explanation:

In a landmark move supporting the Digital India initiative, Indian Railways has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with BHASHINI (Digital India Bhashini Division) to integrate multilingual AI solutions into key platforms such as National Train Enquiry System(NTES) and RailMadad.

This initiative will enable citizens to access railway services in 22 Indian languages, significantly enhancing digital inclusion and accessibility.

Multilingual AI Integration Across Platforms
The collaboration will embed language AI into the National Train Enquiry System (NTES), RailMadad, railway websites, mobile applications, kiosks, and call centers.

Advanced BHASHINI Technologies to be Used

Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR): Converts spoken language into text in real time.

Text-to-Text Translation: Instantly translates information between Indian languages.

Text-to-Speech (TTS): Reads out text in natural, regional accents.

Optical Character Recognition (OCR): Converts printed regional text into digital format.

16) Answer: D

Mahendra Singh Dhoni, former India captain and one of cricket’s most celebrated figures, was officially inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame during a prestigious ceremony held in London.

With this recognition, Dhoni becomes the 11th Indian cricketer and 9th Indian male player to be honoured by the International Cricket Council for his exceptional service to the game.

Historic Captaincy Feats:
Dhoni is the only captain in world cricket to win all three major ICC trophies:

2007 ICC T20 World Cup

2011 ICC ODI World Cup (India’s first in 28 years)

2013 ICC Champions Trophy (India remained unbeaten)

17) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Indian Grandmaster Aravindh Chithambaram secured first place in the 6th Stepan Avagyan Memorial round-robin in Jermuk, Armenia, finishing on 6.5/9 alongside compatriot R. Praggnanandhaa but prevailing on tiebreak.

Detailed Explanation:

Indian Grandmaster Aravindh Chithambaram secured first place in the 6th Stepan Avagyan Memorial round-robin in Jermuk, Armenia, finishing on 6.5/9 alongside compatriot R. Praggnanandhaa but prevailing on tiebreak.

His unbeaten run and the superior strength of his defeated opponents under the Sonneborn-Berger system earned him the title.

Tournament Format & Score: 10-player round-robin; Aravindh scored 6.5 points, winning 4 and drawing 5 games, remaining unbeaten.

Tiebreak Method: The Sonneborn-Berger system was used—points weighted by opponents’ scores—to break the tie with Praggnanandhaa.

Decisive Final Round: Playing Black in round 9, Aravindh defeated Armenia’s Aram Hakobyan, while Praggnanandhaa beat Robert Hovhannisyan.

18) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

Nicholas Pooran, the dynamic left-handed batter and former West Indies white-ball captain, announced his retirement from international cricket bringing to an end a record-setting career that saw him become the Caribbean’s leading T20I performer.

Private Decision: Citing “much thought and reflection,” Pooran did not specify reasons for his early exit; retirement follows his withdrawal from the current England T20I series and a full IPL season with Lucknow Super Giants.

Detailed Explanation:

Nicholas Pooran, the dynamic left-handed batter and former West Indies white-ball captain, announced his retirement from international cricket bringing to an end a record-setting career that saw him become the Caribbean’s leading T20I performer.

Most-Capped T20I Player: Pooran finishes with 106 T20Is, amassing 2,275 runs at an average of 26.14 and a strike rate of 136.39, making him West Indies’ all-time leading T20 run-scorer.

Stellar ODI Record: In 61 ODIs, he scored 1,983 runs at an average of 39.66 and a strike rate of 99.15, despite never featuring in Test cricket.

Private Decision: Citing “much thought and reflection,” Pooran did not specify reasons for his early exit; retirement follows his withdrawal from the current England T20I series and a full IPL season with Lucknow Super Giants.

Franchise Focus: He will continue in global T20 leagues, including Major League Cricket (USA), The Hundred (England), CPL, ILT20 (UAE), and the IPL.

19) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The International Day of Play is observed every year on June 11, this day calls upon individuals, communities, and governments to protect, encourage, and prioritize play across all stages of life.

Theme for 2025 – “Choose Play – Every Day”: The 2025 theme serves as a strong reminder to integrate play into daily life, emphasizing that play is not just for children, but a necessity for all ages.

Detailed Explanation:

The International Day of Play is observed every year on June 11, this day calls upon individuals, communities, and governments to protect, encourage, and prioritize play across all stages of life.

Theme for 2025 – “Choose Play – Every Day”: The 2025 theme serves as a strong reminder to integrate play into daily life, emphasizing that play is not just for children, but a necessity for all ages.

First marked on June 11, 2024, the International Day of Play was launched through a collaboration of child advocacy groups, educational bodies, and global organizations to spotlight play as a key developmental and social pillar.

UN Recognition: Play is protected under Article 31 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (1989), affirming every child’s right to leisure and recreational activity.

20) Answer: A

In a move to further promote local craftsmanship and entrepreneurship, the Uttar Pradesh government has added 12 new products under its flagship One District One Product (ODOP) scheme, increasing the total to 74 products across the state’s 75 districts.