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1) Recently, the Income Tax Department granted Tax Deducted at Source Exemption for 17 Payment Types to Seven International Financial Services Centre Business Categories. Under which section of the Income Tax Act is the 10-year TDS exemption period provided to IFSC units?

(a) Section 10AA

(b) Section 80GGA

(c) Section 35AD

(d) Section 80LA

(e) Section 44ADA

2) Recently, RazorpayX, the business banking platform of Razorpay, has launched RazorpayX Corporate Cards in partnership with Mastercard, RBL Bank, and YES Bank. What is the maximum credit limit offered by RazorpayX Corporate Cards?

(a) ₹50 lakh

(b) ₹1 crore

(c) ₹1.5 crore

(d) ₹2 crore

(e) ₹5 crore

3) What is the primary purpose of the National Automated Clearing House (NACH) system?

(a) Real-time personal messaging

(b) Facilitating large-value forex trades

(c) Enabling recurring transactions like salaries and EMIs

(d) Tracking mutual fund performance

(e) Authorizing stock market IPOs

4) Under the new RBI framework, what is the standard asset provisioning rate for general projects under construction?

(a) 0.50%

(b) 1%

(c) 1.25%

(d) 2%

(e) 5%

5) What suffix in the username denotes a stock broker in the SEBI Check tool?

(a) mf

(b) amc

(c) dp

(d) brk

(e) sbk

6) Which Indian city recorded the highest annual house price growth in Q4: 2024–25, according to the RBI HPI?

(a) Bengaluru

(b) Kolkata

(c) Chennai

(d) Ahmedabad

(e) Delhi

7) As per the June 2025 report, India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) received which award for FY 2024–25?

(a) Digital Inclusion Champion Award

(b) Digital Innovation in Banking Award

(c) Digital Payments Award

(d) Financial Literacy Excellence Award

(e) Bharat Fintech Award

8) What is the minimum educational qualification required for adolescent girls to join the NAVYA (Nurturing Aspirations through Vocational Training for Young Adolescent Girls) scheme?

(a) Class 10

(b) Class 8

(c) Class 11

(d) Class 12

(e) Graduate level

9) As per the news, India to Launch First All-India Household Income Survey in 2026. Who is the chairperson of the Technical Expert Group (TEG) overseeing India’s Household Income Survey 2026?

(a) Raghuram Rajan

(b) Kaushik Basu

(c) Surjit Bhalla

(d) Bibek Debroy

(e) N.K. Singh

10) What is a key condition for Indian Railways employees to receive the ₹1 crore accident compensation under the new welfare scheme?

(a) The employee must have completed 10 years of service

(b) The employee must pay an annual premium of ₹5,000

(c) The employee’s salary account must be a “Salary Package Account” with a partner bank

(d) The employee must be enrolled in a group insurance scheme

(e) The employee must submit an annual medical fitness certificate

11) Which state is expected to contribute the highest share to India's FY26 state capital outlay?

(a) Maharashtra

(b) Gujarat

(c) Madhya Pradesh

(d) Uttar Pradesh

(e) Karnataka

12) In June 2025, which Indian state recently classified the transgender community under the Other Backward Class (OBC) category?

(a) Assam

(b) Tamil Nadu

(c) Kerala

(d) Maharashtra

(e) Rajasthan

13) Which state was recently declared as the third fully functionally literate state in India under the ULLAS – New India Literacy Programme?

(a) Goa

(b) Mizoram

(c) Kerala

(d) Tripura

(e) Sikkim

14) What is the name of the Brazilian firm partnering with IFFCO in setting up the nano-fertiliser plant?

(a) NANOFERT

(b) BioAgri

(c) Agrofert

(d) FertilTech

(e) AgroBrasil

15) As per the news, Kirsty Coventry becomes the First Female President of the International Olympic Committee. Kirsty is a two-time Olympic gold medallist in which sport?

(a) Athletics

(b) Gymnastics

(c) Rowing

(d) Swimming

(e) Shooting

16) Recently, Bharti Space Limited plans ₹313 crore investment in Eutelsat satellite firm. Which country’s government is the largest shareholder in Eutelsat following this capital raise?

(a) United Kingdom

(b) Germany

(c) India

(d) France

(e) United States

17) According to the report, India has entered the top 100 of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Index for the first time, securing the 99th rank out of 193 countries in the 2025 edition of the UN Sustainable Development Report. Who leads the UN Sustainable Development Report that ranks countries based on their SDG progress?

(a) António Guterres

(b) Jeffrey Sachs

(c) Kristalina Georgieva

(d) Achim Steiner

(e) Inger Andersen

18) Recently, the 19^th edition of Global Peace Index (GPI) 2025, released by the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) but India has shown slight improvement, moving up to Rank 115. How many countries are assessed in the Global Peace Index 2025?

(a) 193

(b) 180

(c) 200

(d) 163

(e) 150

19) In June 2025, Rishabh Pant Joins Elite Wicketkeepers with Twin Centuries at Headingley. Who was the only other wicketkeeper before Rishabh Pant to score centuries in both innings of a Test match?

(a) Adam Gilchrist

(b) MS Dhoni

(c) Kumar Sangakkara

(d) Andy Flower

(e) Mark Boucher

20) Which sport did Lalit Kumar Upadhyay represent India in before announcing his retirement in 2025?

(a) Football

(b) Hockey

(c) Badminton

(d) Athletics

(e) Kabaddi

21) Former India cricketer Dilip Doshi passed away. Dilip was known for bowling in which style?

(a) Right-arm fast

(b) Left-arm orthodox spin

(c) Right-arm leg-spin

(d) Left-arm chinaman

(e) Right-arm off-spin

22) When is the International Day of Women in Diplomacy observed each year?

(a) March 8

(b) June 24

(c) June 25

(d) July 18

(e) October 11

23) What is the name of the agricultural campaign launched by the Tripura government from May 29 to June 12, 2025?

(a) Krishi Vikas Yojana

(b) Viksit Bharat Krishi Abhiyan

(c) Tripura Green Revolution Mission

(d) Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan

(e) Krishi Samriddhi Sankalp Abhiyan

24) Which online platform is being developed for teaching and assessment under the ULLAS (Understanding of Lifelong Learning for All in Society) scheme?

(a) DIKSHA

(b) SWAYAM

(c) ePathshala

(d) OTLAS

(e) Bharat Shiksha Portal

25) What is the name of the AI-powered news anchor launched by the Assam government?

(a) Ananya

(b) Ankita

(c) Anvesha

(d) Aditi

(e) Akanksha

Answers :

1) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

The Income Tax Department has granted exemption from Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) for 17 types of payments to seven business categories operating in the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC).

The exemption is effective from July 1,2025 and is available for a 10-year period, which the unit can choose under Section 80LA, as per the Finance Ministry notification.

Detailed Explanation:

The Income Tax Department has granted exemption from Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) for 17 types of payments to seven business categories operating in the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC).

The exemption is effective from July 1,2025 and is available for a 10-year period, which the unit can choose under Section 80LA, as per the Finance Ministry notification.

The relaxation applies only to income from business in an IFSC that is approved for setting up in a Special Economic Zone (SEZ).

The exemption is valid only for the consecutive 10 assessment years declared by the payee in Form No. 1.

The payer is liable to deduct tax (TDS) on payments for any other years not covered by this declaration.

Purpose of the Exemption: To support IFSC units, which are often export-oriented and hence not taxable in India

2) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

RazorpayX, the business banking platform of Razorpay, has launched RazorpayX Corporate Cards in partnership with Mastercard, RBL Bank, and YES Bank.

The card is specially designed for startups and offers:

Credit limits up to ₹2 crore

No collateral requirement

No personal liability (liability rests with the card, not the founder)

Low forex markup fee of 2.5%

Detailed Explanation:

RazorpayX, the business banking platform of Razorpay, has launched RazorpayX Corporate Cards in partnership with Mastercard, RBL Bank, and YES Bank.

The card is specially designed for startups and offers:

Credit limits up to ₹2 crore

No collateral requirement

No personal liability (liability rests with the card, not the founder)

Low forex markup fee of 2.5%

95% of Indian startups currently lack access to institutional corporate cards, forcing founders to use personal credit cards for business expenses — risking personal credit scores and assets.

The corporate card addresses the credit gap in India and enables startups to separate business and personal finances effectively.

The launch comes as Razorpay prepares for a stock market listing.

Razorpay was founded in 2014 and has raised $739 million in funding so far.

3) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) will launch NACH 3.0 in the first week of July 2025 to enable faster and more secure bank transactions under the National Automated Clearing House (NACH) system.

NACH 3.0 will improve processing of salaries, pensions, EMIs, and SIPs across India, streamlining recurring payments.

NACH is a centralised system facilitating recurring transactions such as:Salary credits, Government subsidies, Loan repayments, Subscription charges

Detailed Explanation:

The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) will launch NACH 3.0 in the first week of July 2025 to enable faster and more secure bank transactions under the National Automated Clearing House (NACH) system.

NACH 3.0 will improve processing of salaries, pensions, EMIs, and SIPs across India, streamlining recurring payments.

NACH is a centralised system facilitating recurring transactions such as:Salary credits, Government subsidies, Loan repayments, Subscription charges

Revamped graphical user interface (GUI) and improved back-end processing.

Faster processing of credit transactions like salaries and subsidies.

Quicker settlement of recurring debit transactions such as EMIs and SIPs.

Enhanced dashboard for banks to monitor transaction files in real time.

Self-service user management, allowing account creation and password reset without admin support.

4) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released its final framework for project finance loans, covering income recognition, asset classification, and provisioning (IRACP) norms for banks and non-banking financial companies (NBFCs).

1% standard asset provisioning

For commercial real estate (CRE) projects under construction, provisioning is 1.25%

Detailed Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released its final framework for project finance loans, covering income recognition, asset classification, and provisioning (IRACP) norms for banks and non-banking financial companies (NBFCs).

The final directions come over a year after the draft guidelines were issued in May 2024.

The implementation date has been advanced from April 1, 2025, to October 1, 2025.

The norms set rules for income recognition, asset classification, and provisioning for loans to projects under implementation.

Provisioning requirements for projects under construction:

1% standard asset provisioning

For commercial real estate (CRE) projects under construction, provisioning is 1.25%

RBI introduced a staggered provisioning structure: the provisioning percentage increases quarterly if the date of commencement of commercial operations (DCCO) is delayed.

5) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has launched the ‘SEBI Check’ tool to validate UPI handles and registered bank accounts to ensure secure payments by investors.

The username will include:

A readable name chosen by the intermediary

Followed by a mandatory suffix that identifies their category (e.g., brk for Stock Broker, mf for Mutual Fund)

Detailed Explanation:

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has launched the ‘SEBI Check’ tool to validate UPI handles and registered bank accounts to ensure secure payments by investors.

The tool will help enhance investor protection and combat deepfakes and cyber frauds.

Investors can use SEBI Check to verify if a UPI handle or bank account is registered before making payments.

UPI ID authenticity can be verified by:

Scanning a QR code, or

Entering the UPI ID manually

For bank account verification, investors can check:

Bank account number

Indian Financial System Code (IFSC) of the SEBI-registered intermediary

The username will include:

A readable name chosen by the intermediary

Followed by a mandatory suffix that identifies their category (e.g., brk for Stock Broker, mf for Mutual Fund)

6) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released the quarterly House Price Index (HPI) for Q4: 2024-25, using transaction-level data from registration authorities in 10 major cities.

The All-India HPI showed an annual growth of 3.1% in January-March 2025, steady with the previous quarter’s 3.1%, but lower than 4.1% a year ago.

Annual HPI growth varied across cities, with:

Highest growth:8.8% in Kolkata,

Contraction:-2.3% in Kochi.

Detailed Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released the quarterly House Price Index (HPI) for Q4: 2024-25, using transaction-level data from registration authorities in 10 major cities.

The All-India HPI showed an annual growth of 3.1% in January-March 2025, steady with the previous quarter’s 3.1%, but lower than 4.1% a year ago.

Annual HPI growth varied across cities, with:

Highest growth:8.8% in Kolkata,

Contraction:-2.3% in Kochi.

Cities showing a sequential rise in house prices in the latest quarter include:Bengaluru, Jaipur, Kolkata, and Chennai.

The 10 cities covered in the index are:Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Jaipur, Kanpur, Kochi, Kolkata, Lucknow, and Mumbai.

7) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) is a 100% Government of India-owned entity under the Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, was conferred the Digital Payments Award 2024-25 by the Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance, recognizing its outstanding contribution to expanding digital payments and financial inclusion in India.

Detailed Explanation:

India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) is a 100% Government of India-owned entity under the Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, was conferred the Digital Payments Award 2024-25 by the Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance, recognizing its outstanding contribution to expanding digital payments and financial inclusion in India.

IPPB secured 1st Position among Payments Banks in India in the Performance Index for Financial Year 2024-25.

It also received a ‘Special Mention’ award for the Financial Year 2023-24.

Established with the vision of driving financial inclusion at scale, IPPB has become one of the largest digital banking platforms in India.

IPPB was launched on September 1, 2018, under the Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, with 100% equity owned by the Government of India.

8) Answer: A

In alignment with the Viksit Bharat@2047 vision, the Government of India has launched NAVYA (Nurturing Aspirations through Vocational Training for Young Adolescent Girls), in Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh.

This pilot initiative, jointly led by the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) and the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), focuses on skilling adolescent girls, especially in non-traditional sectors.

Target Group: Adolescent girls aged 16–18 years with minimum Class 10 qualification.

9) Answer: C

The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has announced that it will conduct the first-ever nationwide Household Income Survey in 2026, guided by a Technical Expert Group (TEG) chaired by Surjit Bhalla, former IMF Executive Director.

This landmark initiative aims to fill critical data gaps in income distribution, wage patterns, and technology’s impact on earnings.

First Dedicated Income Survey: India’s first all-India household income survey will capture accurate income data across wage, self-employment, remittances, and digital earnings.

Technical Oversight by TEG: A Technical Expert Group, led by Surjit Bhalla, will advise on survey design, sampling, estimation methods, and global best practices.

10) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

In a major welfare initiative, Indian Railways has introduced a scheme offering ₹1 crore accident compensation to its employees, without requiring any insurance premium.

Salary Package Account Mandatory: Compensation is applicable only if the employee’s salary account is registered as a “Salary Package Account” with a partner bank (e.g., SBI).

Detailed Explanation:

In a major welfare initiative, Indian Railways has introduced a scheme offering ₹1 crore accident compensation to its employees, without requiring any insurance premium.

The benefit is accessible through Salary Package Accounts with partner banks and aims to enhance the financial security of railway personnel.

No Premium Required: Employees are not required to pay any premium to avail the benefit.

Salary Package Account Mandatory: Compensation is applicable only if the employee’s salary account is registered as a “Salary Package Account” with a partner bank (e.g., SBI).

Coverage Scope: The ₹1 crore compensation is applicable regardless of the location of the accident—on duty, off duty, or outside the workplace.

First Payout Case: The first compensation was awarded to the family of Sushil Lal, a loco pilot from Moradabad division, who died in March 2025. His wife received the ₹1 crore cheque from Northern Railway officials in Delhi

11) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

India is set for a major state-led infrastructure expansion in FY26, with Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Karnataka projected to contribute nearly 50% of the ₹10.2 lakh crore capital outlay.

Detailed Explanation:

India is set for a major state-led infrastructure expansion in FY26, with Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Karnataka projected to contribute nearly 50% of the ₹10.2 lakh crore capital outlay.

The findings were detailed in a Bank of Baroda report, highlighting a sharp increase in state capital expenditure compared to FY25.

Capex Surge in FY26: Total state capital outlay expected to rise from ₹8.7 lakh crore in FY25 to ₹10.2 lakh crore, marking a robust increase in infrastructure investment.

Top 5 State Contributors:

Uttar Pradesh:16.3%

Gujarat:9.4%

Maharashtra:8.3%

Madhya Pradesh:8.1%

Karnataka:6.7%

Combined share: ~48.8% of total capex.

12) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

The Assam government, led by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, announced that the transgender community will be classified as Other Backward Class (OBC), and Anganwadi workers will receive 50% reservation in supervisory positions under the Women and Child Development Department.

Detailed Explanation:

The Assam government, led by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, announced that the transgender community will be classified as Other Backward Class (OBC), and Anganwadi workers will receive 50% reservation in supervisory positions under the Women and Child Development Department.

OBC Classification for Transgender Community: Ensures reservation in education and employment, and access to OBC welfare schemes, marking Assam’s first state-level recognition of transgender rights.

50% Reservation for Anganwadi Workers: Applies to ICDS supervisory roles, institutionalizing their contributions to nutrition and early childhood care and enabling career progression.

13) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Tripura has been officially declared as the third fully functionally literate state in India, following Mizoram and Goa, under the ULLAS – New India Literacy Programme.

Detailed Explanation:

Tripura has been officially declared as the third fully functionally literate state in India, following Mizoram and Goa, under the ULLAS – New India Literacy Programme.

The announcement was made, at a ceremony in Agartala, attended by Chief Minister Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha and senior officials from the Ministry of Education.

Recognition under ULLAS Programme: Tripura achieved full functional literacy (95% literacy among individuals aged 15+) under the centrally sponsored ULLAS scheme, launched in 2022.

Part of Viksit Bharat @2047 Vision: The milestone contributes to India’s long-term goal of a developed and literate society through Jan Bhagidari (people’s participation).

14) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

IFFCO (Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative) is setting up its first overseas nano-fertiliser plant in Brazil, four years after launching nano urea in India.

The plant will be established through a 7:3 joint venture between IFFCO Nanoventions and Brazilian firm NANOFERT.

Detailed Explanation:

IFFCO (Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative) is setting up its first overseas nano-fertiliser plant in Brazil, four years after launching nano urea in India.

The plant will be established through a 7:3 joint venture between IFFCO Nanoventions and Brazilian firm NANOFERT.

The Brazil facility, located in Paraná province, is expected to produce 4.5 million litres of nano-fertilisers annually.

IFFCO has already exported 0.5 million bottles (500 ml each) of nano fertilisers to 40+ countries, including the US, Brazil, Slovenia, Mauritius, Zambia, Nepal, and Bangladesh.

15) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Kirsty Coventry became the first female and first African president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

Coventry is a two-time Olympic gold medallist in swimming from Zimbabwe.

Detailed Explanation:

Kirsty Coventry became the first female and first African president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

She was inaugurated on June 23, 2025, which is the IOC’s 131st birthday.

Coventry is a two-time Olympic gold medallist in swimming from Zimbabwe.

She won a seven-candidate election in March 2025 to succeed Thomas Bach as IOC president.

She is 41 years old at the time of taking office.

Thomas Bach, the outgoing president, served the maximum 12-year term and handed over the symbolic key to Coventry.

16) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Bharti Space Limited, a subsidiary of Bharti Enterprises, will invest €31.4 million (₹312.8 crore) in the French satellite operator Eutelsat.

Detailed Explanation:

Bharti Space Limited, a subsidiary of Bharti Enterprises, will invest €31.4 million (₹312.8 crore) in the French satellite operator Eutelsat.

Eutelsat plans to raise €1.35 billion (₹13,452 crore) through a mix of investors including the French State, CMA CGM, and FSP.

The capital raise involves a reserved capital increase of €716 million (₹7,134 crore) at a price per share of €4, a 32% premium, and a Rights Issue of €634 million (₹6,317 crore).

Completion of these transactions is expected by the end of 2025.

Post-investment, Bharti Space’s shareholding will decrease from 24% to 18.70%.

Other major shareholders include the French State (29.99%), CMA CGM (7.81%), and FSP (5.22%).

17) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

In a significant achievement for sustainable development, India has entered the top 100 of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Index for the first time, securing the 99th rank out of 193 countries in the 2025 edition of the UN Sustainable Development Report, published by the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) and led by economist Jeffrey Sachs.

Detailed Explanation:

In a significant achievement for sustainable development, India has entered the top 100 of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Index for the first time, securing the 99th rank out of 193 countries in the 2025 edition of the UN Sustainable Development Report, published by the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) and led by economist Jeffrey Sachs.

India’s 2025 Rank and Score:

Rank:99th

Score:67.0 out of 100

Represents India’s best-ever performance on the SDG Index

Why in News:

Released ahead of the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4) in Seville

Reflects India’s progress in healthcare, education, infrastructure, and digital access, despite global SDG slowdowns

18) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

The Global Peace Index (GPI) 2025, released by the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP), assesses the state of peace in 163 countries, covering 99.7% of the global population. In its 19th edition, the index highlights a continuing decline in global peace, but India has shown slight improvement, moving up to Rank 115.

Detailed Explanation:

The Global Peace Index (GPI) 2025, released by the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP), assesses the state of peace in 163 countries, covering 99.7% of the global population. In its 19th edition, the index highlights a continuing decline in global peace, but India has shown slight improvement, moving up to Rank 115.

What is GPI?

A composite index based on 23 indicators across three domains:

Societal Safety and Security

Ongoing Domestic and International Conflict

Degree of Militarisation

Published by: Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP), a non-partisan think tank based in Sydney

India’s Performance in 2025:

Rank:115 out of 163 countries

Score:2.229

19) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

In the June 2025 Headingley Test against England, wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant delivered a match-defining performance, scoring 134 in the first innings and 118 in the second, becoming only the second keeper ever to hit centuries in both innings of a Test match.He is the second wicketkeeper after Andy Flower (2001) to score hundreds in both innings.

Detailed Explanation:

In the June 2025 Headingley Test against England, wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant delivered a match-defining performance, scoring 134 in the first innings and 118 in the second, becoming only the second keeper ever to hit centuries in both innings of a Test match.

Twin Centuries (134 & 118): Pant’s 252 runs in the match mark the highest aggregate by an Indian wicketkeeper in a Test.

Elite Company: He is the second wicketkeeper after Andy Flower (2001) to score hundreds in both innings.

First by an Indian in England: No other Indian batter had ever recorded twin Test centuries on English soil.

Team Milestone: His efforts helped India register five individual centuries in a single Test for the first time in their history.

20) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Lalit Kumar Upadhyay, a key forward and two-time Olympic bronze medalist, has announced his retirement from international hockey following India’s 4–3 win over Belgium in the FIH Pro League.

Detailed Explanation:

Lalit Kumar Upadhyay, a key forward and two-time Olympic bronze medalist, has announced his retirement from international hockey following India’s 4–3 win over Belgium in the FIH Pro League.

His career is celebrated for its blend of resilience, skill, and contribution to the revival of Indian hockey.

Olympic Achievements: Won bronze medals at Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024, playing a pivotal role in India’s Olympic resurgence.

International Record: Represented India in 179+ matches, scoring 40+ goals across major international tournaments.

Asian Titles: Secured gold at the 2016 & 2018 Asian Champions Trophy, gold at the 2017 Asia Cup, and medals in Champions Trophy and Hockey World League Final.

21) Answer: B

Former India cricketer Dilip Doshi passed away at the age of 77 due to cardiac arrest in London.

Doshi was a left-arm spinner with a classical bowling action.

He represented India in 33 Test matches and 15 One Day Internationals (ODIs) from 1979 to 1983.

22) Answer: B

The International Day of Women in Diplomacy (IDWD), established by UNGA Resolution A/RES/76/269 in 2022, is observed every June 24 to recognize women’s vital contributions to diplomacy and advocate for gender equality in foreign policy, peace processes, and global governance.

2025 Theme – “Eliminating Structural Barriers to Women’s Leadership in Diplomacy”: Calls for institutional reforms such as gender-balanced foreign ministries, anti-harassment and mentoring programs, ambassadorial quotas, and the eradication of patriarchal norms.

23) Answer: D

In a significant step toward enhancing agricultural productivity and farmer welfare, the Tripura government has announced the launch of the “Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan” from May 29 to June 12, 2025.

24) Answer: D

About ULLAS:

The Government of India has launched a new scheme called ULLAS (Understanding of Lifelong Learning for All in Society) for the years 2022 to 2027.

It aims to provide basic education (like reading, writing, and numbers) to non-literate people aged 15 years and above across all states and union territories.

The target is to teach 5 crore people in five years — 1 crore every year.

Learning will be done online through a system called OTLAS (Online Teaching, Learning and Assessment System).

This system is being developed with help from NIC, NCERT, and NIOS.

The total cost of the scheme is ₹1037.90 crore, with ₹700 crore from the Centre and ₹337.90 crore from the States.

25) Answer: B

Assam has stepped into a new era of digital governance with the launch of ‘Ankita’, an Artificial Intelligence-powered news anchor introduced by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. Designed to present cabinet meeting highlights in Assamese, Ankita marks a first-of-its-kind initiative in the state, drawing attention to the growing role of AI in Indian public communication.