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1) Which company recently secured a $100 million multi-currency syndicated social loan facility?

(a) Bandhan Bank

(b) Ujjivan Small Finance Bank

(c) CreditAccess Grameen

(d) SKS Microfinance

(e) Jana Small Finance Bank

2) Recently, Paytm introduced the ability to create custom UPI IDs to strengthen privacy and security and boost the onboarding of new UPI users in India. Which two banks currently support the personalisation of UPI IDs through Paytm?

(a) HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank

(b) SBI and Kotak Mahindra Bank

(c) Yes Bank and Axis Bank

(d) Canara Bank and IDFC First Bank

(e) Union Bank and IndusInd Bank

3) As per the World Bank revised the extreme poverty threshold upwards to $3 per day (from $2.15 in 2021 prices) due to inflation between 2017 and 2021. What was India's extreme poverty rate in 2022–23, according to updated estimates?

(a) 12.5%

(b) 5.3%

(c) 8.7%

(d) 3.1%

(e) 2.3%

4) What is the World Bank’s revised growth forecast for India for FY26?

(a) 6.3%

(b) 6.2%

(c) 6.1%

(d) 6.4%

(e) 6.5%

5) Recently, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar inaugurated a 2 MW solar power project along the Bikram Lock Canal in Patna district. What is the fixed electricity tariff for the next 25 years under this solar project?

(a) ₹3.10/unit

(b) ₹3.00/unit

(c) ₹3.50/unit

(d) ₹3.25/unit

(e) ₹2.50/unit

6) As per the news, Maharashtra Launches Geo-Tagged Unique Infra ID for Project Monitoring. What is the length of the Unique Infra ID assigned to each infrastructure project?

(a) 10 characters

(b) 12 characters

(c) 16 characters

(d) 15 characters

(e) 13 characters

7) What percentage of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) budget has been capped for the first half of FY 2025–26?

(a) 60%

(b) 50%

(c) 40%

(d) 70%

(e) 75%

8) Which Indian metro currently has the highest wild leopard population as per the 2024–2025 survey?

(a) Delhi

(b) Mumbai

(c) Hyderabad

(d) Bengaluru

(e) Pune

9) What is the title/theme of the 2025 UNFPA State of World Population Report?

(a) "The Future of Families"

(b) "India's Demographic Dividend"

(c) "The Real Fertility Crisis"

(d) "Population at the Crossroads"

(e) "Fertility and Future"

10) What is the revised minimum contiguous land area required for SEZs dedicated to semiconductor and electronics manufacturing reduced from 50 hectares?

(a) 5 hectares

(b) 10 hectares

(c) 20 hectares

(d) 30 hectares

(e) 50 hectares

11) What is the name of the digital ocean data portal launched by India at the conference?

(a) BHU-SAGAR

(b) DEEPNET

(c) SAHAV

(d) SAMARTH

(e) OCEAN-INDIA

12) Which Indian state was recently approved for its third Electronics Manufacturing Cluster (EMC)?

(a) Karnataka

(b) Gujarat

(c) Maharashtra

(d) Tamil Nadu

(e) Andhra Pradesh

13) Which Indian state launched the E-Nagarpalika 2.0 platform to bring all 413 urban local bodies (ULBs) under a single integrated digital platform?

(a) Uttar Pradesh

(b) Rajasthan

(c) Maharashtra

(d) Madhya Pradesh

(e) Gujarat

14) Which organization has signed an MoU to combat road dust pollution in the National Capital Region (NCR)?

(a) National Green Tribunal (NGT)

(b) Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)

(c) Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM)

(d) Ministry of Road Transport and Highways

(e) NITI Aayog

15) With which two Norway-based companies did L&T sign MoUs for collaboration at its Kattupalli shipyard?

(a) Equinor and Aker Solutions

(b) Ulstein Design & Solutions and DNV

(c) Siemens and Rolls-Royce Marine

(d) ABB Marine and Wärtsilä

(e) Yara and Kongsberg Gruppen

16) According to the 2025 Global Data Center Market Comparison Report, what is Mumbai's global rank in under-construction data centre capacity?

(a) 3^rd

(b) 5^th

(c) 8^th

(d) 7^th

(e) 6^th

17) Who was recently sworn in as a judge of the Gujarat High Court after serving as a judge of the Karnataka High Court?

(a) Justice Neranahalli Srinivasan Sanjay Gowda

(b) Justice Bela M. Trivedi

(c) Justice Aravind Kumar

(d) Justice B. V. Nagarathna

(e) Justice Alok Aradhe

18) What is the name/yard number of the fourth Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV) whose keel was laid on 09 June 2025?

(a) Yard 1280

(b) Yard 1281

(c) Yard 1282

(d) Yard 1283

(e) Yard 1284

19) Who inaugurated the new Indian Coast Guard (ICG) jetty at VizhinjamHarbour, Kerala?

(a) Admiral R. Hari Kumar

(b) Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan

(c) Paramesh Sivamani

(d) Rajnath Singh

(e) G. Ashok Kumar

20) Which company received CCI approval to acquire a 40% stake in Kolte-Patil Developers Ltd (KPDL)?

(a) Brookfield Asset Management

(b) GIC Private Limited

(c) Carlyle Group

(d) Temasek Holdings

(e) BREP Asia III India Holding Co VII Pte. Ltd.

21) What percentage of partnership interest in Vama Inverters LLP and Goldi Energy LLP is being acquired by Goldi Sun Private Limited?

(a) 49%

(b) 50%

(c) 75%

(d) 100%

(e) 25%

22) Who will inaugurate the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) for the Puducherry Legislative Assembly on June 9, 2025?

(a) Shri N. Rangasamy

(b) Shri Selvam R

(c) Shri K. Kailashnathan

(d) Dr. L. Murugan

(e) Anurag Thakur

23) What is the full form of "Digipin" as launched by the Department of Posts?

(a) Digital Postal Identification Number

(b) Digital Postal Index Number

(c) Digital Point Identification Network

(d) Direct Postal Index Node

(e) Digital Position Indicator Number

24) As per the news, Frederick Forsyth, who recently passed away at the age of 86, was best known for which of the following works?

(a) Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy

(b) The Bourne Identity

(c) The Day of the Jackal

(d) The Hunt for Red October

(e) Eye of the Needle

25) As per the news, Sly Stone, who recently passed away at the age of 82, was known for founding which iconic band that revolutionized music in the 1960s and 1970s?

(a) Earth, Wind & Fire

(b) Sly and the Family Stone

(c) The Temptations

(d) Funkadelic

(e) The Jackson 5

26) When is the World Day Against Child Labour observed annually?

(a) June 12

(b) June 11

(c) June 10

(d) June 13

(e) June 14

27) Consider the following statements regarding Digipin:

1. Digipin is a 10-character alphanumeric code that uniquely identifies a 4x4 square metre location across India.
2. It replaces the 6-digit PIN code system entirely and stores personal data to ensure accurate delivery.
3. Digipin is part of the National Geospatial Policy 2022 aimed at enhancing governance and emergency response.
4. The “Know Your Digipin” portal allows users to retrieve codes using phone number
5. The updated “Know Your PIN Code” platform uses GNSS-based data and supports public access to geo-referenced PIN boundaries.

Which of the above statements are correct?

(a) 1, 3 and 4 only

(b) 1, 2, 3 and 5 only

(c) 1, 3, 4 and 5 only

(d) 2, 3 and 4 only

(e) All five statements are correct

28) Consider the following statements regarding the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA):

1. NeVA is launched by the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs to digitize legislative processes across all State and Union Territory Legislatures.
2. The project was approved by the Public Investment Board in January 2020 with a budget allocation of ₹673.94 crore.
3. It uses a state-funded model to promote local autonomy in digitizing legislative houses.
4. NeVA is integrated with AI/ML-based real-time translation services in partnership with BHASHINI and MeITY.
5. As of now, 28 State Legislatures have signed MoUs, and 18 Legislative Houses have fully adopted the digital model.

Which of the above statements are correct?

(a) 1, 2, 4 and 5 only

(b) 1, 3, 4 and 5 only

(c) 1, 3 and 4 only

(d) 2, 4 and 5 only

(e) All five statements are correct

29) What was the initial fleet strength of the Indian Coast Guard at the time of its establishment in February 1977?

(a) 7 ships

(b) 6 ships

(c) 5 ships

(d) 8 ships

(e) 10 ships

30) In which district of Madhya Pradesh is the Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Abhyaran located?

(a) Bhopal

(b) Jabalpur

(c) Sagar

(d) Rewa

(e) Gwalior

Answers :

1) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

CreditAccess Grameen, the largest NBFC-MFI (Non-Banking Finance Company – Micro Finance Institution) in India, secured a $100 million multi-currency syndicated social loan facility.

The loan qualifies as an External Commercial Borrowing (ECB) under the automatic route of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

The facility was initially launched at $70 million in November 2024 but was oversubscribed and increased to $100 million.

Detailed Explanation:

CreditAccess Grameen, the largest NBFC-MFI (Non-Banking Finance Company – Micro Finance Institution) in India, secured a $100 million multi-currency syndicated social loan facility.

The loan qualifies as an External Commercial Borrowing (ECB) under the automatic route of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

The facility was initially launched at $70 million in November 2024 but was oversubscribed and increased to $100 million.

The loan was raised from seven banks, predominantly from South Asia and the Far East.

It is the first of its kind ECB facility in India’s microfinance sector, comprising Japanese yen and US dollar currencies.

The borrowing cost is highly competitive, comparable to domestic borrowing rates, and lower than the company’s average cost of borrowing.

The company aims to increase foreign borrowings to 25-30% by FY28.

The transaction is the second syndicated social facility led by Standard Chartered Bank for CreditAccess Grameen.

2) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Paytm has introduced the ability to create custom UPI IDs to strengthen privacy and security and boost onboarding of new UPI users in India.

The new feature allows users to personalise their UPI handles, removing the need to create UPI IDs linked to mobile numbers.

Personalisation of UPI IDs is currently available for users linked with Yes Bank and Axis Bank only; more banks will be supported soon.

Detailed Explanation:

Paytm has introduced the ability to create custom UPI IDs to strengthen privacy and security and boost onboarding of new UPI users in India.

The new feature allows users to personalise their UPI handles, removing the need to create UPI IDs linked to mobile numbers.

This move follows the lifting of restrictions by NPCI last year, which allowed Paytm to onboard new UPI users again.

Recent features introduced by Paytm to attract more users include:

Hide and unhide transactions for enhanced privacy.

Monthly summaries to help users track spending.

Downloadable UPI statements in PDF and Excel formats.

Unified bank balance view across all linked accounts on one dashboard.

Personalisation of UPI IDs is currently available for users linked with Yes Bank and Axis Bank only; more banks will be supported soon.

Paytm is also expanding its UPI services internationally, allowing Indian travellers to use UPI in countries such as:UAE, Singapore, France, Mauritius, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, and Nepal.

3) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Extreme poverty rate in India declined sharply from 27.1% in 2011-12 to 5.3% in 2022-23.

The World Bank revised the extreme poverty threshold upwards to $3 per day (from $2.15 in 2021 prices) due to inflation between 2017 and 2021.

At the revised threshold of $3 per day (2021 PPP), India’s poverty rate was 5.44% in 2024, with about 54.7 million people living under this line.

Detailed Explanation:

Extreme poverty rate in India declined sharply from 27.1% in 2011-12 to 5.3% in 2022-23.

The World Bank revised the extreme poverty threshold upwards to $3 per day (from $2.15 in 2021 prices) due to inflation between 2017 and 2021.

At the revised threshold of $3 per day (2021 PPP), India’s poverty rate was 5.44% in 2024, with about 54.7 million people living under this line.

The extreme poverty rate at the lower extreme ($2.15/day) decreased from 16.2% in 2011-12 to 2.3% in 2022-23.

The poverty rate at the lower middle-income country (LMIC) line declined by 33.7 percentage points over the decade.

Free and subsidized food transfers were key in supporting poverty reduction.

The rural-urban poverty gap narrowed significantly:

Rural extreme poverty dropped from 18.4% to 2.8%

Urban extreme poverty dropped from 10.7% to 1.1%

Rural-urban gap shrank from 7.7 to 1.7 percentage points (a 16% annual decline).

The five most populous states account for 54% of the extremely poor population in India.

As of FY25, India’s real GDP was about 5% below the pre-pandemic trend.

4) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

The World Bank has lowered India’s growth forecast by 40 basis points (0.4%) for FY26 to 6.3%, but India remains the fastest-growing major economy globally.

Detailed Explanation:

The World Bank has lowered India’s growth forecast by 40 basis points (0.4%) for FY26 to 6.3%, but India remains the fastest-growing major economy globally.

The downgrade is due to weaker exports, caused by slower activity in key trading partners and rising global trade barriers.

Growth is expected to recover to an average of 6.6% annually in FY27 and FY28, supported by a robust services sector and a pick-up in exports.

Investment growth is expected to slow down in FY26, primarily due to global policy uncertainty.

The World Bank’s growth forecast of 6.3% aligns with the Economic Survey’s lower-end forecast (6.3% to 6.8%), is slightly lower than the RBI’s projection of 6.5%, and slightly higher than the IMF’s 6.2% forecast for FY26.

5) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar inaugurated a 2 MW solar power project along the Bikram Lock Canal in Patna district.

Developed under the Jal-Jeevan-Hariyali Abhiyan, the project has been set up at no cost to the state exchequer through a private partnership and will provide electricity at ₹3.10/unit for 25 years to the Energy Department.

Detailed Explanation:

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar inaugurated a 2 MW solar power project along the Bikram Lock Canal in Patna district.

Developed under the Jal-Jeevan-Hariyali Abhiyan, the project has been set up at no cost to the state exchequer through a private partnership and will provide electricity at ₹3.10/unit for 25 years to the Energy Department.

First-of-its-kind in Bihar: This is Bihar’s first canal-side solar power plant, promoting efficient land use and clean energy generation.

Zero burden on state funds: The project was constructed entirely by a private firm, ensuring no financial expenditure from the government.

Fixed low tariff: Electricity will be supplied to the state at a locked rate of ₹3.10/unit for 25 years, ensuring cost stability.

Supports renewable energy goals: Aims to reduce carbon emissions and dependence on conventional power sources.

6) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

The Maharashtra government has introduced a geo-tagged 13-character alphanumeric Unique Infra ID for every infrastructure project to enhance transparency, real-time tracking, and coordination.

Detailed Explanation:

The Maharashtra government has introduced a geo-tagged 13-character alphanumeric Unique Infra ID for every infrastructure project to enhance transparency, real-time tracking, and coordination.

Activated on June 9, 2025, through the Infra ID portal, this digital initiative will be extended across departments and districts by October 2025, with full registration of projects sanctioned since 2020 to be completed by March 2026.

Digital Identity for Projects: Each project will receive a 13-digit unique ID post-administrative approval to standardize tracking and avoid duplication.

Real-Time Geo-Tagging: Projects will be geo-tagged via MRSAC (Maharashtra Remote Sensing Application Centre) for effective lifecycle monitoring.

Unique ID Format: The ID comprises state code, year, scheme code, district code, asset type, and serial number (e.g., M25RURWRDRODW001).

Infra ID Portal Launched: The digital platform enables public and inter-agency access to project data and improves governance.

Pilot District: Implementation begins in Wardha (Vidarbha) before state-wide rollout in October 2025.

7) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

In a notable policy shift, the Government of India has placed a 60% expenditure cap on the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) for the first half of FY 2025–26 under the MEP/QEP framework.

Detailed Explanation:

In a notable policy shift, the Government of India has placed a 60% expenditure cap on the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) for the first half of FY 2025–26 under the MEP/QEP framework.

This marks a departure from the scheme’s historically demand-driven model and could affect job generation amid ₹21,000 crore in pending liabilities from the previous year.

First-Ever Cap Under MEP/QEP: For the first time, MGNREGS is brought under Monthly/Quarterly Expenditure Plan (MEP/QEP), limiting first-half spending to ₹51,600 crore, i.e., 60% of the ₹86,000 crore annual budget.

High Pending Dues: The scheme carries unpaid liabilities of ₹21,000 crore from FY 2024–25, which may restrict fresh employment activities.

Labour Budget Allocation: The labour budget for FY 2025–26 is 198.86 crore persondays, with 67.11% (133.45 crore persondays) allocated for H1.

8) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Bengaluru has emerged as India’s leading metro in wild leopard population, overtaking Mumbai with an estimated 80–85 leopards inhabiting its forested outskirts.

Detailed Explanation:

Bengaluru has emerged as India’s leading metro in wild leopard population, overtaking Mumbai with an estimated 80–85 leopards inhabiting its forested outskirts.

This significant finding comes from a recent year-long survey (2024–2025) conducted by the Holématthi Nature Foundation (HNF), highlighting Bengaluru as a rare urban region supporting apex predators and rich biodiversity, emphasizing the urgent need for sustained conservation efforts.

Population Estimate: Bengaluru hosts 80–85 wild leopards, surpassing Mumbai’s population of 54 individuals.

Conducted over 282 sq km with more than 250 camera traps deployed.

Bannerghatta National Park (BNP) holds 54 leopards (up from 40 in 2019).

Approximately 30 leopards live across other metropolitan fringe areas.

Forested zones such as Turahalli, B.M. Kaval, U.M. Kaval, Roerich Estate, Gollahalli Gudda.

Peripheral regions like Sulikere, Hesaraghatta, Marasandra, Manduru, and nearby landscapes.

9) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

In 2025, India’s population is estimated at 1.46 billion, making it the world’s most populous nation. A recent UNFPA State of World Population Report notes that the total fertility rate (TFR) has declined to 1.9 births per woman, below the replacement threshold of 2.1, and forecasts a peak of 1.7 billion in the early 2060s before a gradual decline.

UNFPA Report Theme: Titled “The Real Fertility Crisis,” the 2025 report urges policymakers to support individuals’ family-planning goals rather than alarm over declining fertility.

Detailed Explanation:

In 2025, India’s population is estimated at 1.46 billion, making it the world’s most populous nation. A recent UNFPA State of World Population Report notes that the total fertility rate (TFR) has declined to 1.9 births per woman, below the replacement threshold of 2.1, and forecasts a peak of 1.7 billion in the early 2060s before a gradual decline.

Population Milestone: India’s population stands at 1.46 billion in 2025, surpassing all other countries.

Fertility Decline: The TFR of 1.9 is now below the 2.1 replacement level, indicating fewer births per woman than needed for long-term population stability.

Peak Projection: The UN projects a peak of 1.7 billion around 2064, after which the population will slowly decrease.

Age Structure:

24% aged 0–14 years

68% in the working-age group (15–64 years), presenting a window for a demographic dividend

Growing Elderly Share: Currently 7% of Indians are 65 and above; this share will rise as life expectancy increases to 71 years for men and 74 years for women.

UNFPA Report Theme: Titled “The Real Fertility Crisis,” the 2025 report urges policymakers to support individuals’ family-planning goals rather than alarm over declining fertility.

10) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The government has introduced targeted reforms in the Special Economic Zones (SEZ) Rules to cater to the unique needs of semiconductor and electronics component manufacturing—sectors characterized by high capital intensity, import dependency, and long gestation periods before profitability.

Rule 5 (Land Area Requirement):
Minimum contiguous land area for SEZs exclusively for semiconductor/electronics manufacturing reduced from 50 hectares to 10 hectares to encourage investments.

Detailed Explanation:

The government has introduced targeted reforms in the Special Economic Zones (SEZ) Rules to cater to the unique needs of semiconductor and electronics component manufacturing—sectors characterized by high capital intensity, import dependency, and long gestation periods before profitability.

Rule 5 (Land Area Requirement):
Minimum contiguous land area for SEZs exclusively for semiconductor/electronics manufacturing reduced from 50 hectares to 10 hectares to encourage investments.

Rule 7 (Encumbrance-Free Land Condition):
The Board of Approval can now relax the requirement for SEZ land to be encumbrance-free if the land is mortgaged or leased to Central/State Governments or authorized agencies.

Rule 53 (Net Foreign Exchange - NFE):
The value of goods supplied free-of-cost can now be included in NFE calculations, assessed as per customs valuation rules.

Rule 18 (Domestic Supply):
SEZ units in these sectors are now permitted to supply goods domestically (to Domestic Tariff Area) after paying applicable duties, encouraging broader market access.

11) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

At the Third United Nations Ocean Conference in Nice, Union Minister of Earth Sciences Dr. Jitendra Singh presented India’s bold initiatives—ranging from deep‐sea exploration and marine plastic clean-up to sustainable fisheries—urging urgent global action under SDG 14: Life Below Water.

He called for a legally binding Global Plastics Treaty, swift ratification of the BBNJ Agreement, and launched the ‘SAHAV’ digital ocean data portal, underscoring India’s leadership in science-based marine governance.

Detailed Explanation:

At the Third United Nations Ocean Conference in Nice, Union Minister of Earth Sciences Dr. Jitendra Singh presented India’s bold initiatives—ranging from deep‐sea exploration and marine plastic clean-up to sustainable fisheries—urging urgent global action under SDG 14: Life Below Water.

He called for a legally binding Global Plastics Treaty, swift ratification of the BBNJ Agreement, and launched the ‘SAHAV’ digital ocean data portal, underscoring India’s leadership in science-based marine governance.

Deep Ocean Mission – “Samudrayaan”: India’s first manned submersible, set to dive to 6,000 m by 2026, marking a quantum leap in ocean science.

Swachh Sagar, Surakshit Sagar Campaign: Over 1,000 km of coastline cleaned and 50,000 tonnes of plastic removed since 2022, supported by a draft marine litter policy.

Global Plastics Treaty & BBNJ Agreement: Call for a legally binding plastics treaty and rapid ratification of the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction framework.

12) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

The Union government has approved a third Electronics Manufacturing Cluster (EMC) in Tamil Nadu, further strengthening the state’s role as a leading electronics manufacturing hub in India.

Detailed Explanation:

The Union government has approved a third Electronics Manufacturing Cluster (EMC) in Tamil Nadu, further strengthening the state’s role as a leading electronics manufacturing hub in India.

The announcement was made by Union Minister for Electronics and IT Ashwini Vaishnaw during a virtual address at an IIT Madras event.

New Cluster Approved
Tamil Nadu will receive its third electronics manufacturing cluster, following two clusters announced earlier in March 2025 involving a combined investment of ₹1,112 crore.

Electronics Manufacturing Momentum
The state is witnessing strong growth in the production of mobile phones, laptops, and servers, driven by increasing investments and supportive policies.

13) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

In a significant step toward streamlining urban governance, the Madhya Pradesh Urban Development and Housing Department has launched E-Nagarpalika 2.0, becoming the first state in India to bring all 413 urban local bodies (ULBs) under a single integrated digital platform.

Detailed Explanation:

In a significant step toward streamlining urban governance, the Madhya Pradesh Urban Development and Housing Department has launched E-Nagarpalika 2.0, becoming the first state in India to bring all 413 urban local bodies (ULBs) under a single integrated digital platform.

Advancement Over E-Nagarpalika 1.0
The upgraded version builds on the earlier system, which digitized services like payments, grievance redressal, and internal workflows. E-Nagarpalika 2.0 takes a more holistic approach with deeper integration across departments and state-level digital platforms.

Enhanced Features in Version 2.0
The new system includes:

16 functional modules

24 citizen-facing services

Geographic Information System (GIS) integration

Artificial Intelligence tools

Cloud-based data management

Integration with National Platforms
The platform is now linked with the UMANG mobile app, making it easier for citizens to access civic services from a central digital interface.

Open-Source and Cost-Efficient
Developed using open-source technology, the system reduces dependency on private vendors and lowers licensing costs. The implementation contract includes five years of maintenance.

14) Answer: C

To address the escalating problem of road dust pollution in the National Capital Region (NCR), the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has entered a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the CSIR-Central Road Research Institute (CRRI) and the School of Planning and Architecture (SPA), New Delhi.

Signed, this collaboration aims to develop and implement a standardized urban road redevelopment framework combining scientific road engineering, greening strategies, and digital asset management to improve air quality in NCR’s urban centers.

15) Answer: B

L&T has signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with two Norway-based companies to enhance collaboration at its shipbuilding facility in Kattupalli, North Chennai.

MoUs Signed With:

Ulstein Design & Solutions:

Specializes in offshore vessel design and construction. The partnership aims to explore synergies and cooperation in commercial shipbuilding projects at Kattupalli (~40 km from Chennai).

DNV:

Collaboration areas include shipbuilding, offshore and maritime sectors, port infrastructure expansion, energy systems, industrial solutions, smart infrastructure, and sustainability initiatives.

16) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

Mumbai has achieved a significant milestone by securing the 6th position globally and 1st in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region in terms of under-construction data centre capacity, according to the 2025 Global Data Center Market Comparison Report by Cushman & Wakefield.

Detailed Explanation:

Mumbai has achieved a significant milestone by securing the 6th position globally and 1st in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region in terms of under-construction data centre capacity, according to the 2025 Global Data Center Market Comparison Report by Cushman & Wakefield.

With 335 MW currently being built, the city is set to witness a 62% increase in operational capacity, reflecting its emergence as a major digital infrastructure hub amid surging demand from hyperscalers and cloud-driven technologies.

Report Context: The ranking is based on Cushman & Wakefield’s 2025 edition of the Global Data Center Market Comparison Report, which evaluated 97 global cities on various infrastructure metrics.

Under-Construction Capacity: Mumbai has 335 MW of data centre capacity under construction as of the end of 2024.

Global Top 10 – Under-Construction Data Centre Capacity:

Virginia – 1,834 MW

Atlanta – 1,078 MW

Columbus – 546 MW

Dallas – 500 MW

Phoenix – 478 MW

Mumbai – 335 MW

17) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Justice Neranahalli Srinivasan Sanjay Gowda, formerly a judge of the Karnataka High Court, was sworn in as a judge of the Gujarat High Court.

The Supreme Court Collegium, in April 2025, recommended the transfer of seven sitting High Court judges, including four judges from Karnataka, among whom was Justice Gowda.

Detailed Explanation:

Justice Neranahalli Srinivasan Sanjay Gowda, formerly a judge of the Karnataka High Court, was sworn in as a judge of the Gujarat High Court.

The oath of office was administered by Chief Justice of Gujarat High Court, Justice Sunita Agarwal.

The Supreme Court Collegium, in April 2025, recommended the transfer of seven sitting High Court judges, including four judges from Karnataka, among whom was Justice Gowda.

The oath-taking ceremony was held in the First Court of Gujarat High Court, attended by Advocate General Kamal Trivedi, senior advocates, and other dignitaries.

18) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

The Keel Laying ceremony of Yard 1283, the fourth Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV), was held on 09 June 2025.

The event was graced by Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, Vice Chief of the Naval Staff, as the Chief Guest.

Detailed Explanation:

The Keel Laying ceremony of Yard 1283, the fourth Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV), was held on 09 June 2025.

The event was graced by Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, Vice Chief of the Naval Staff, as the Chief Guest.

A total of 11 NGOPVs are under construction following contracts signed on 30 March 2023:

7 ships by Goa Shipyard Ltd (GSL), Goa

4 ships by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata

The NGOPVs have an approximate tonnage of 3000 tonnes and are designed for:

Coastal Defence and Surveillance

Search and Rescue operations

Protection of Offshore Assets

Anti-Piracy missions

These ships are built in line with India’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India initiatives.

19) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Director General Paramesh Sivamani inaugurated a dedicated ICG jetty at Vizhinjam Harbour, Kerala aimed at enhancing maritime security.

Detailed Explanation:

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Director General Paramesh Sivamani inaugurated a dedicated ICG jetty at Vizhinjam Harbour, Kerala aimed at enhancing maritime security.

The jetty is 76.7 metres long and state-of-the-art, designed to support faster deployment and turnaround of Coast Guard vessels.

The facility will boost mission readinessfor:Coastal surveillance, Search & rescue operations, Anti-smuggling activities, Fisheries protection

Strategically located 10 nautical miles from key international shipping lanes and adjacent to the Vizhinjam International Transshipment Deepwater Port.

The jetty is expected to play a critical role in safeguarding India’s southwestern coastline.

20) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the acquisition of 40% shareholding in Kolte-Patil Developers Limited (KPDL) by BREP Asia III India Holding Co VII Pte. Ltd.

Detailed Explanation:

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the acquisition of 40% shareholding in Kolte-Patil Developers Limited (KPDL) by BREP Asia III India Holding Co VII Pte. Ltd.

The acquisition will be done through a combination of share subscription and share purchase.

The deal also includes an open offer for acquiring additional shares of the target company (KPDL).

BREP Asia III India Holding Co VII Pte. Ltd. is an affiliate of Blackstone Inc., a global alternative asset manager.

21) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the acquisition involving Goldi Solar Private Limited, Havells India Limited (HIL), Goldi Sun Private Limited, Vama Inverters LLP, and Goldi Energy LLP.

Acquisition of 100% partnership interest of Vama Inverters LLP and Goldi Energy LLP by Goldi Sun Private Limited.

Detailed Explanation:

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the acquisition involving Goldi Solar Private Limited, Havells India Limited (HIL), Goldi Sun Private Limited, Vama Inverters LLP, and Goldi Energy LLP.

The proposed combination includes:

Acquisition of less than 10% equity share capital of Goldi Solar Private Limited by Havells India Limited (HIL).

Acquisition of 100% partnership interest of Vama Inverters LLP and Goldi Energy LLP by Goldi Sun Private Limited.

Havells India Limited (HIL) is engaged in:

Manufacture and sale of products like fans, lighting, switches, accessories, home appliances, home electricals (including solar inverters), and switchgears.

Sale of solar modules in India.

Goldi Solar Private Limited (and affiliates) is involved in:

Manufacture and sale of solar modules.

Provision of Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services for the solar sector in India.

22) Answer: D

Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting & Parliamentary Affairs, Dr. L. Murugan, will inaugurate the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) for the Puducherry Legislative Assembly on June 9, 2025.

The ceremony will be attended by:Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry, Shri K. Kailashnathan, Chief Minister of Puducherry, Shri Shri. N. Rangasamy, Speaker of Puducherry Legislative Assembly, Shri Selvam R, Members of the Puducherry Legislative Assembly.

23) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Department of Posts has launched a new digital addressing system called Digipin, developed in collaboration with IIT Hyderabad and Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO’s) National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC).

Digipin stands for Digital Postal Index Number and provides precise and unique identification of geographic locations across India.

Detailed Explanation:

The Department of Posts has launched a new digital addressing system called Digipin, developed in collaboration with IIT Hyderabad and Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO’s) National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC).

Digipin stands for Digital Postal Index Number and provides precise and unique identification of geographic locations across India.

It assigns a 10-character alphanumeric code to each specific geolocation, improving accuracy significantly over the existing 6-digit PIN code system used since 1972.

Each Digipin corresponds to a 4x4 square metre grid on the Indian landmass, ensuring every inch of the country is uniquely identified.

Digipin is part of the National Geospatial Policy 2022 to promote digital-first governance, accurate last-mile delivery, and efficient emergency response.

24) Answer: C

Frederick Forsyth, a renowned British author known for his bestselling political thriller “The Day of the Jackal”died at the age of 86 after a brief illness.

Born in Kent, England in 1938, Forsyth served as a Royal Air Force pilot before becoming a foreign correspondent.

He covered the 1962 attempted assassination of French President Charles de Gaulle, which inspired his famous novel “The Day of the Jackal.”

25) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Sly Stone, the revolutionary musician and dynamic showman whose Sly and the Family Stone transformed popular music in the 1960s and ’70s died at the age of 82 in Los Angeles.

Detailed Explanation:

Sly Stone, the revolutionary musician and dynamic showman whose Sly and the Family Stone transformed popular music in the 1960s and ’70s died at the age of 82 in Los Angeles.

Sly Stone was born as Sylvester Stewart in Denton, Texas.

He was the leader of Sly and the Family Stone, a multiracial American band known for blending rock, soul, and psychedelic music.

The band helped popularize funk, an Afrocentric music style characterized by grooves and syncopated rhythms.

Known for his iconic stage presence, Stone often wore sheer shirts and hot pink vests during performances.

26) Answer: A

World Day Against Child Labour 2025 is observed all over the world on June 12th as an awareness event to protect children against labour.

Every year on June 12th, around 100 countries throughout the world commemorate World Day Against Child Labor.

Theme of World Day Against Child Labor-2025: Progress is evident, but there is more work to be done: Let's accelerate efforts!

27) Answer: B

Digipin stands for Digital Postal Index Number and provides precise and unique identification of geographic locations across India.

It assigns a 10-character alphanumeric code to each specific geolocation, improving accuracy significantly over the existing 6-digit PIN code system used since 1972.

Each Digipin corresponds to a 4x4 square metre grid on the Indian landmass, ensuring every inch of the country is uniquely identified.

Digipin is part of the National Geospatial Policy 2022 to promote digital-first governance, accurate last-mile delivery, and efficient emergency response.

Key Features of Digipin:

Geo-coded and grid-based: Uses satellite-derived coordinates for high precision.

Open-source and privacy-centric: Only encodes location data without storing any personal information.

Nationwide coverage: Applicable to urban, rural, remote, and maritime areas.

Supporting Platforms:

‘Know Your Digipin’ portal:

Accessible via India Post’s official website.

Allows users to retrieve their Digipin using GPS data or by manually entering latitude and longitude.

Supports conversion between geo-coordinates and Digipin codes.

Features a map-based interface for locating or verifying codes.

Updated ‘Know Your PIN Code’ platform:

Helps users identify the correct 6-digit PIN code using GNSS-based data.

Allows submission of feedback to improve PIN code accuracy.

Public release of geo-referenced boundary datasets of PIN codes via the Open Government Data Platform.

28) Answer: A

About National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA):

Launched under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi by the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs (MoPA).

Aims to digitize and streamline legislative processes across all 37 State and Union Territory Legislatures through a unified platform, embodying the vision of ‘One Nation – One Application’.

Approved by the Public Investment Board (PIB) on 15th January 2020 with a budget of ₹673.94 crore.

Uses a centrally sponsored funding model to ensure equitable support across states and UTs.

Goal: To conduct legislative business in a paperless manner and create a massive unified data repository without the complexity of multiple applications.

Partners include BHASHINI, MeITY; integrates AI/ML-based real-time translation services to enhance linguistic inclusivity.

So far, 28 State Legislatures have signed MoUs, and 18 Legislative Houses have become fully digital legislatures.

29) Answer: A

About ICG :

Indian Coast Guard was established in February 1977 with a fleet of 7 ships and a jurisdiction of 2.01 million square kilometers of Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).

The ICG has expanded to around 190 surface ships dedicated to maritime law enforcement, safety, and protection.

30) Answer: C

The Madhya Pradesh government has declared a new wildlife sanctuary in Sagar district, covering an area of 258.64 square kilometers. The sanctuary, named Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Abhyaran, was officially announced ahead of the 134th birth anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, which will be observed on April 14.