Which new port project was inaugurated by India in partnership with Japan in early 2025?
ADhamra Port Extension
BVadhavan Port (Maharashtra)
CParadip Port Expansion
DGwadar Port Alternative
Correct Answer:
B. Vadhavan Port (Maharashtra)
Explanation:
India initiated the Vadhavan Port project in Maharashtra with Japanese technological and financial partnership, aimed at enhancing India's cargo handling capacity.
What percentage of India's electricity generation came from renewable sources in 2025?
A35%
B42%
C48%
D55%
Correct Answer:
B. 42%
Explanation:
India's renewable energy generation reached 42% of total electricity production in 2025, driven by aggressive solar and wind capacity additions under the National Action Plan.
In 2025, India signed a strategic defense agreement with which country regarding AI and cyber capabilities?
AFrance
BUnited States
CJapan
DAustralia
Correct Answer:
B. United States
Explanation:
India and the United States signed a comprehensive defense partnership agreement in 2025 focused on artificial intelligence, cyber warfare, and next-generation military technologies.
What is the target of India's Pradhan Mantri Suryodaya Yojana announced in 2025?
A1 crore solar connections
B500 GW solar capacity
CFree electricity for rural areas
DExport solar energy
Correct Answer:
A. 1 crore solar connections
Explanation:
The Pradhan Mantri Suryodaya Yojana aims to provide rooftop solar connections to 1 crore (10 million) households, promoting distributed renewable energy generation.
India's Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) 2025 increased the pension guarantee to what percentage of average salary?
A40%
B50%
C60%
D70%
Correct Answer:
B. 50%
Explanation:
The Unified Pension Scheme effective from April 2025 guarantees minimum pension of 50% of the average salary of the last 12 months of service, benefiting civil servants.
Which Indian state launched the 'Mission Antyodaya' in 2025 targeting complete poverty elimination by 2027?
AUttar Pradesh
BMadhya Pradesh
CRajasthan
DBihar
Correct Answer:
B. Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
Madhya Pradesh launched 'Mission Antyodaya' in 2025, a comprehensive program aimed at eliminating extreme poverty through employment, skill development, and social security.
In 2025, India's literacy rate improved to approximately which percentage?
A76%
B78%
C82%
D85%
Correct Answer:
B. 78%
Explanation:
India's overall literacy rate reached 78% in 2025 according to provisional census data, with significant improvements in female literacy and rural education access.
What was the primary focus of India's Budget 2025 regarding agricultural transformation?
ASubsidy increase
BTechnology-driven precision agriculture
CLand redistribution
DExport promotion only
Correct Answer:
B. Technology-driven precision agriculture
Explanation:
Budget 2025 allocated significant funds for precision agriculture, including soil health cards, use of AI/ML for crop optimization, and drone technology deployment in farming.
Which country did India conduct joint military exercises with in early 2025 as part of strengthening defense cooperation?
AFrance
BUnited States
CJapan
DAustralia
Correct Answer:
B. United States
Explanation:
India and the United States conducted joint military exercises in early 2025 to strengthen bilateral defense ties and strategic partnership in the Indo-Pacific region.