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1) What minimum net worth is required for private Indian companies to be eligible for the Renewable Energy Implementing Agencies (REIAs) designation?

(a) ₹100 crore

(b) ₹250 crore

(c) ₹500 crore

(d) ₹750 crore

(e) ₹1,000 crore

2) What was the Operating Profit Margin (OPM) of manufacturing firms in FY25 as per the RBI study?

(a) 13.8%

(b) 14.2%

(c) 14.0%

(d) 14.4%

(e) 14.6%

3) Which of the following is not a strategic sector supported by SMFCL (Sagarmala Maritime Finance Corporation Limited)?

(a) Shipbuilding

(b) Renewable Energy

(c) Maritime Education

(d) Aviation Services

(e) Cruise Tourism

4) What is the primary benefit of the Equitas Small Finance Bank–Edelweiss Life tie-up for customers?

(a) Availability of comprehensive life insurance solutions

(b) Access to international investment options

(c) Credit card services

(d) Real estate investment planning

(e) Stock trading assistance

5) Recently, Gross Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows into India surged to $8.8 billion in April 2025, up from $5.9 billion in March 2025 and $7.2 billion in April 2024. What was India's global rank in terms of FDI inflows as of the latest update?

(a) 10^th

(b) 12^th

(c) 14^th

(d) 16^th

(e) 18^th

6) In which year was the first edition of the TRS conducted across major cargo clearance points in India?

(a) 2016

(b) 2017

(c) 2018

(d) 2019

(e) 2020

7) Which organization conducted the AI in Governance workshop at IIT Delhi in June 2025?

(a) NITI Aayog

(b) Ministry of Home Affairs

(c) National e-Governance Division (NeGD)

(d) Central Board of Direct Taxes

(e) Election Commission of India

8) What key development was highlighted during the Union Environment Ministry’s 21st steering committee meeting on Project Elephant held in Dehradun?

(a) Launch of Project Rhino in Central India

(b) Completion of Phase II of the National Tiger Census

(c) Completion of Phase I of the synchronized elephant census in Northeast India

(d) Declaration of the first elephant sanctuary in Rajasthan

(e) Approval of plastic waste management guidelines

9) What is the title of the third edition of NITI Aayog’s Future Front insights series?

(a) India’s Digital Decade

(b) Smart Governance: A Data Revolution

(c) India’s Data Imperative: The Pivot Towards Quality

(d) Quality Data, Quality Governance

(e) Transforming India through Data

10) When was Udyami Bharat – MSME Day celebrated in 2025?

(a) June 27

(b) June 24

(c) June 21

(d) July 1

(e) June 30

11) Recently in the news, which state will India host the 2029 edition of the World Police & Fire Games (WPFG)?

(a) Maharashtra

(b) Gujarat

(c) Karnataka

(d) Rajasthan

(e) Tamil Nadu

12) Why did India refuse to endorse the joint communique at the SCO Defence Ministers’ meeting in Qingdao in 2025?

(a) It criticized India’s space program

(b) It excluded references to India's military strength

(c) It omitted mention of the Pahalgam terror attack

(d) It included support for China’s Indo-Pacific policy

(e) It proposed new trade tariffs

13) Who won the Best Novel award in the Kerala Sahitya Akademi Awards 2024?

(a) V Shinilal

(b) G R Indugopan

(c) M Swaraj

(d) Anitha Thampi

(e) Benyamin

14) What is the name of the first Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) under the eight FPV project at Goa Shipyard Limited, inducted into the Indian Coast Guard in June 2025?

(a) Adamya

(b) Veer

(c) Shaurya

(d) Vikram

(e) Prahar

15) Recently, Indian Air Force (IAF) Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla became the first Indian astronaut in over 40 years to go to space, marking a historic milestone. What was the name and symbolic meaning of the zero-gravity indicator aboard the Ax-4 mission?

(a) Joy the Swan – Wisdom and Purity

(b) Ganesha – Wisdom

(c) Dove – Peace

(d) Vikram – Victory

(e) Ananda the Elephant – Strength and Calm

16) The newly discovered bat viruses include two henipaviruses genetically similar to which deadly viruses?

(a) Ebola and Marburg

(b) SARS and MERS

(c) Nipah and Hendra

(d) Zika and Dengue

(e) Influenza A and B

17) What is the name of the High Performance Computing (HPC) cluster inaugurated by ICMR at NIV Pune?

(a) Astra

(b) Nakshatra

(c) Vigyaan

(d) Shakti

(e) Ayush

18) According to the Brand Finance India 100 Report 2025, which Indian brand became the first to surpass a $30 billion valuation?

(a) Reliance Industries

(b) Infosys

(c) Adani Group

(d) Tata Group

(e) HDFC Bank

19) Recently in the news, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has introduced a stop clock regulation for the 2025–27 World Test Championship (WTC) cycle to enhance the pace of play. Under the stop clock rule, how much time does a fielding team have to start a new over after the previous one ends?

(a) 60 seconds

(b) 45 seconds

(c) 30 seconds

(d) 90 seconds

(e) 120 seconds

20) Recently, Shikhar Dhawan released his Autobiography, “The One: Cricket, My Life and More”. Which publishing house released Shikhar Dhawan’s autobiography?

(a) Penguin Random House

(b) Harper Collins India

(c) Rupa Publications

(d) Bloomsbury India

(e) Westland Books

Answers :

1) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Private sector Indian companies with a net worth above ₹500 crore and a long-term credit rating of A and above can be designated as Renewable Energy Implementing Agencies (REIAs).

So far, four Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) — NTPC, SJVN, Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), and NHPC — are designated as REIAs.

Detailed Explanation:

Private sector Indian companies with a net worth above ₹500 crore and a long-term credit rating of A and above can be designated as Renewable Energy Implementing Agencies (REIAs).

So far, four Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) — NTPC, SJVN, Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), and NHPC — are designated as REIAs.

A company is designated as REIA for a period of five years, subject to termination by the Centre.

The designation is based on guidelines released by the Ministry of Power, which now allows private companies registered under the Companies Act to apply for REIA status.

REIAs act as intermediary procurers (IPs) under the tariff based competitive bidding (TBCB) framework, aggregating power from generators (Gencos) and selling it to end procurers such as Discoms and consumers.

2) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

According to an RBI study, the Operating Profit Margin (OPM) of Indian private corporations across manufacturing and services sectorsmoderated in FY25 due to high input costs.

The pace of operating profit growth for listed non-government non-financial (NGNF) companies also slowed in FY25.

Manufacturing firms’ OPM declined by 20 basis points (bps) to 14.2% in FY25 from 14.4% in FY24.

Detailed Explanation:

According to an RBI study, the Operating Profit Margin (OPM) of Indian private corporations across manufacturing and services sectorsmoderated in FY25 due to high input costs.

The pace of operating profit growth for listed non-government non-financial (NGNF) companies also slowed in FY25.

Manufacturing firms’ OPM declined by 20 basis points (bps) to 14.2% in FY25 from 14.4% in FY24.

The IT services sector saw a sharper margin decline of 80 bps to 21.9%, while non-IT services margins reduced by 30 bps to 22.1%.

The study analysed 3,902 listed NGNF companies’ abridged financial results.

Manufacturing companies experienced input cost pressures, with raw material expenses rising by 6.6% in FY25.

The raw-material-cost-to-sales ratio increased from 54.2% to 55.7% in manufacturing firms.

Staff costs rose by 10% for manufacturing firms, 4.4% for IT firms, and 12% for non-IT services firms.

3) Answer: D

SMFCL (Sagarmala Maritime Finance Corporation Limited) is India’s first sector-specific Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) in the maritime sector, registered with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on June 19, 2025.

Formerly known as Sagarmala Development Company Limited, SMFCL is a Mini Ratna, Category-I Central Public Sector Enterprise.

SMFCL aims to bridge financing gaps in the maritime sector and catalyse economic growth.

It will provide financial products including short, medium, and long-term funding to various stakeholders such as port authorities, shipping companies, MSMEs, startups, and maritime educational institutions.

SMFCL will support strategic sectors like shipbuilding, renewable energy, cruise tourism, and maritime education.

4) Answer: A

Equitas Small Finance Bank and Edelweiss Life Insurance have entered into a bancassurance partnership to offer life insurance solutions to the bank’s customers.

This partnership enables Equitas SFB’s vast customer base to access Edelweiss Life’s comprehensive insurance products.

The tie-up aligns with Equitas SFB’s strategy to provide holistic financial solutions covering savings, investments, and insurance.

Together, Equitas SFB and Edelweiss Life Insurance aim to create a strong ecosystem for protection, wealth creation, and best-in-class insurance advisory.

5) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Gross Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows into India surged to $8.8 billion in April 2025, up from $5.9 billion in March 2025 and $7.2 billion in April 2024.

Manufacturing and business services accounted for nearly 50% of the gross FDI inflows in April 2025.

India ranked 16th globally in FDI inflows.

Detailed Explanation:

Gross Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows into India surged to $8.8 billion in April 2025, up from $5.9 billion in March 2025 and $7.2 billion in April 2024.

Manufacturing and business services accounted for nearly 50% of the gross FDI inflows in April 2025.

India ranked 16th globally in FDI inflows.

India recorded $114 billion in greenfield investments in digital economy sectors between 2020-2024, the highest among all Global South countries.

Foreign Portfolio Investment (FPI) saw net inflows of $1.7 billion in May 2025, mainly driven by the equity segment.

Equities gained for the third consecutive month, supported by factors like the India-Pakistan ceasefire, US-China trade truce, and better-than-expected corporate earnings in Q4 FY 2024-25.

6) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman released the fifth edition of the National Time Release Study (NTRS) during the CBIC Conclave in New Delhi.

Since 2019, TRS has been conducted at 15 major locations including seaports, Air Cargo Complexes (ACCs), Inland Container Depots (ICDs), and Integrated Check Posts (ICPs).

Detailed Explanation:

Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman released the fifth edition of the National Time Release Study (NTRS) during the CBIC Conclave in New Delhi.

Time Release Study (TRS) is a performance measurement tool that assesses the time taken for cargo release, helping evaluate the efficiency of clearance processes.

Since 2019, TRS has been conducted at 15 major locations including seaports, Air Cargo Complexes (ACCs), Inland Container Depots (ICDs), and Integrated Check Posts (ICPs).

The fifth edition introduced advanced methodologies enabling stage-wise and process-specific evaluations.

The study expanded its geographical coverage to include three new locations: Kochi Seaport, GarhiHarsaru ICD, and Jaigaon LCS.

7) Answer: C

The National e-Governance Division (NeGD) under MeitY inaugurated a 2-day AI in Governance workshop at IIT Delhi’s Department of Management Studies from June 26–27 2025 to equip 59 central- and state-level officers with practical knowledge for deploying artificial intelligence in public service delivery.

Duration & Venue: 2-day course held 26–27 June 2025 at IIT Delhi (DMS).

Organiser & Scheme: Conducted by NeGD under the Capacity Building Scheme Phase III of the Digital India Programme.

Participants:59 government officials representing multiple ministries, departments, and agencies.

8) Answer: C

The Union Environment Ministry’s 21st steering committee meeting in Dehradun, chaired by Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav, confirmed significant progress under Project Elephant, including the completion of Phase I of the synchronized elephant census in Northeast India and new initiatives to curb elephant-train collisions and expand species-recovery efforts.

Phase-I Census Completed: Over 16,500 dung samples collected for DNA-based elephant population estimation across the Northeast.

Railway Risk Mapping:3,452 km of tracks surveyed; 77 high-risk zones pinpointed to cut elephant-train collisions (73 deaths, 2019-24).

Captive Elephant Profiling:1,911 DNA profiles created in 22 states for long-term monitoring.

9) Answer: C

NITI Aayog unveiled the third edition of its Future Front insights series titled “India’s Data Imperative: The Pivot Towards Quality”, in New Delhi.

The report emphasizes that poor data quality significantly affects public trust, service delivery, and policy-making, and highlights the urgent need to establish a data-first culture in governance.

Purpose of the Report: Released to raise awareness about poor data quality in India’s public systems and offer practical solutions to improve digital governance.

Public Trust & Policy Impact: The report links data quality directly with citizen trust, efficient policy targeting, and service delivery effectiveness.

Data Gaps & Fragmentation: Highlights issues like outdated, inconsistent, and siloed datasets, leading to inefficient governance and resource allocation.

10) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

India celebrated ‘Udyami Bharat – MSME Day’ on June 27, 2025, with the theme "Enhancing the Role of MSMEs as Drivers of Sustainable Growth and Innovation."

Detailed Explanation:

India celebrated ‘Udyami Bharat – MSME Day’ on June 27, 2025, with the theme "Enhancing the Role of MSMEs as Drivers of Sustainable Growth and Innovation."

Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), which contribute ~30% to GDP, 45%+ to exports, and serve as the second-largest employer after agriculture, were spotlighted for their vital role in inclusive development and economic transformation.

Theme for 2025:"Enhancing the Role of MSMEs as Drivers of Sustainable Growth and Innovation."

Sector Significance: MSMEs represent 6.3 crore enterprises, contributing significantly to employment, exports, and grassroots entrepreneurship.

International MSME Day: Observed annually on June 27, declared by the United Nations in 2017.

11) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

India has successfully secured the bid to host the 2029 World Police & Fire Games (WPFG), which will be held across Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, and Ekta Nagar in Gujarat.

Detailed Explanation:

India has successfully secured the bid to host the 2029 World Police & Fire Games (WPFG), which will be held across Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, and Ekta Nagar in Gujarat.

The announcement follows a successful presentation by Indian authorities in Birmingham, USA, marking a major milestone for India in international sports diplomacy.

Confirmed by: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel

Host Cities: Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, and Ekta Nagar, Gujarat

Organizers: Gujarat Government with support from the Union Ministry of Home Affairs

12) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

India declined to endorse the joint statement at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers’ meeting held in Qingdao, China due to concerns over terrorism language.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh refused to sign the joint communique as it did not mention the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which killed 26 civilians, including a Nepali national.

Detailed Explanation:

India declined to endorse the joint statement at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers’ meeting held in Qingdao, China due to concerns over terrorism language.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh refused to sign the joint communique as it did not mention the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which killed 26 civilians, including a Nepali national.

The Pahalgam terror attack was carried out by The Resistance Front (TRF), a proxy of the UN-designated Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT).

India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7,2025 targeting terror and military installations in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) in response to the Pahalgam attack, leading to a four-day military confrontation ending on May 10.

Rajnath Singh called for proactive steps to combat radicalisation among youth and acknowledged the role of RATS (Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure) under the SCO in counter-terrorism.

13) Answer: B

The Kerala Sahitya Akademi has declared the 2024 literary award recipients, recognizing excellence across genres in Malayalam literature.

The awards, announced, in Thrissur, highlight outstanding works in fiction, poetry, drama, essays, and more, showcasing both established writers and new voices.

Best Novel: G R Indugopan – Aano

Poetry: Anitha Thampi – Muringa Vazha Kariveppu

Short Story: V Shinilal – Garisappa Aruvi AthavaOruJalayathra

Essay (Sibi Kumar Endowment Award): M Swaraj – Pookkalude Pusthakam

14) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

‘Adamya’, the first Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) under the eight FPV project at Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL), was inducted into the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) on June 26, 2025, in Goa.

Detailed Explanation:

‘Adamya’, the first Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) under the eight FPV project at Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL), was inducted into the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) on June 26, 2025, in Goa.

It is the first ship in its class in the ICG fleet to feature Controllable Pitch Propellers (CPPs) and indigenously developed gearboxes, providing superior maneuverability, operational flexibility, and enhanced performance at sea.

The vessel is equipped with advanced technology including:

30mm CRN-91 gun

Two 12.7mm stabilized remote-control guns with fire control systems

Integrated Bridge System (IBS)

Integrated Platform Management System (IPMS)

Automated Power Management System (APMS)

15) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Indian Air Force (IAF) Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla became the first Indian astronaut in over 40 years to go to space, marking a historic milestone.

A toy swan named Joy served as the zero-g indicator, symbolizing wisdom and purity in India.

Detailed Explanation:

Indian Air Force (IAF) Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla became the first Indian astronaut in over 40 years to go to space, marking a historic milestone.

The mission was the Axiom-4 (Ax-4) two-week mission with a four-member international crew.

Launched aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket from NASA’s Kennedy Space Centre, Florida.

The mission is the fourth private astronaut flight to the International Space Station (ISS).

Crew members included:

Peggy Whitson (Commander)

Shubhanshu Shukla (Pilot)

Sławosz Uznański (Mission Specialist)

Tibor Kapu (Mission Specialist)

A toy swan named Joy served as the zero-g indicator, symbolizing wisdom and purity in India.

16) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Scientists have discovered 20 new bat viruses in China, including two henipaviruses genetically similar to the deadly Nipah and Hendra viruses.

Detailed Explanation:

Scientists have discovered 20 new bat viruses in China, including two henipaviruses genetically similar to the deadly Nipah and Hendra viruses.

These viruses were found in fruit orchards in Yunnan province, southwest China, in bats’ kidneys carrying unknown pathogens.

The study was published in the PLOS Pathogens journal and reveals viruses that could cause high-fatality illnesses in humans.

The findings highlight the critical zoonotic threats and emphasize the need for comprehensive microbial analyses of previously understudied organs to assess spillover risks from bats.

The research team was led by Guopeng Kuang (Yunnan Institute of Endemic Disease Control and Prevention) and Tian Yang (Dali University).

The proximity of bats to orchards raises concerns about transmission to humans through contaminated fruits, water, or direct contact.

17) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) inaugurated its first High Performance Computing (HPC) facility at the ICMR-National Institute of Virology (NIV), Pune.

The computing cluster, named ‘Nakshatra’, was inaugurated by Dr Rajiv Bahl, Secretary of the Department of Health Research (DHR) and Director General of ICMR.

Detailed Explanation:

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) inaugurated its first High Performance Computing (HPC) facility at the ICMR-National Institute of Virology (NIV), Pune.

The computing cluster, named ‘Nakshatra’, was inaugurated by Dr Rajiv Bahl, Secretary of the Department of Health Research (DHR) and Director General of ICMR.

Developed under the Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM ABHIM), the HPC facility is a key part of the project called “High Performance Computing Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) Hub”.

The initiative aims to revolutionize genomic and bioinformatics data processing, addressing challenges faced during the COVID-19 pandemic due to limited computing infrastructure.

Initially, the facility will support five ICMR institutes nationwide and act as a central repository for sequencing data.

18) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

The Tata Group has made history by becoming the first Indian brand to surpass a $30 billion valuation, reaching $31.6 billion with a 10% year-on-year growth, as per the Brand Finance India 100 Report 2025.

Detailed Explanation:

The Tata Group has made history by becoming the first Indian brand to surpass a $30 billion valuation, reaching $31.6 billion with a 10% year-on-year growth, as per the Brand Finance India 100 Report 2025.

This milestone underscores the rising global stature of Indian brands, with players like Infosys, HDFC, and Adani following closely.

Tata Group

Brand Value: $31.6 billion (10% increase)

Sustainability Perceptions Value: $4.3 billion – highest among Indian brands

Top 5 Most Valuable Indian Brands

Tata Group – $31.6 billion

Infosys – $16.3 billion (15% increase)

HDFC Group – $14.2 billion (37% increase post-merger)

LIC

Airtel

Fastest-Growing Brand: Adani Group – 82% growth, driven by infrastructure and energy sectors

19) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has introduced a stop clock regulation for the 2025–27 World Test Championship (WTC) cycle to enhance the pace of play.

Stop Clock Rule Introduced: Fielding teams must start a new over within 60 seconds of the previous one ending.

Detailed Explanation:

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has introduced a stop clock regulation for the 2025–27 World Test Championship (WTC) cycle to enhance the pace of play.

This move, beginning with the Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Test series in Galle, aims to reduce delays and promote fairness in the game.

Stop Clock Rule Introduced: Fielding teams must start a new over within 60 seconds of the previous one ending.

Penalty for Delay:

Two warnings are allowed.

On the third delay, 5 penalty runs will be awarded to the batting side.

Warnings reset after every 80 overs.

20) Answer: B

Renowned Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan has unveiled his autobiography titled “The One: Cricket, My Life and More”, offering a deeply personal and emotional account of his journey.

The book, published by HarperCollins India, was officially launched and provides readers with an intimate insight into Dhawan’s cricketing milestones, inner battles, and personal evolution.

Title: The One: Cricket, My Life and More

Author: Shikhar Dhawan

Publisher: HarperCollins India

Focus:

Honest reflections on his cricketing career, mental health, and personal identity

Transformation from a young wicketkeeper in Delhi to one of India’s top opening batsmen