Q. Which Bill was passed in August 2025 to modernize ports and maritime trade in India?
A) Indian Shipping and Trade Bill, 2025
B) Maritime Infrastructure Bill, 2025
C) Merchant Shipping Bill, 2025
D) National Port Development Bill, 2025
Answer
C) Merchant Shipping Bill, 2025
Explanation: The Merchant Shipping Bill, 2025, replaces older laws, simplifies compliance for shipping companies, and aims to improve India’s competitiveness in global maritime trade.
Q. The Tato-II Hydroelectric Project is located in which state?
A) Arunachal Pradesh
B) Assam
C) Sikkim
D) West Bengal
Answer
A Arunachal Pradesh. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved ₹8,146.21 crore for the 700 Megawatt (MW) Tato-II Hydro Electric Project in Shi Yomi district, Arunachal Pradesh. The Tato-II Hydroelectric Project (THEP) is located on the Siyom River near Tato village in West Siang District, Arunachal Pradesh.
Q. The Employment-Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme—PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PM-VBRY)—aims to create how many new jobs by July 2027?
A) 2.5 crore
B) 3.5 crore
C) 4 crore
D) 1.92 crore
Answer
B) 3.5 crore
Explanation:
The PM-VBRY aims to create 3.5 crore jobs over 3 years, with 1.92 crore of these expected to be held by first-time employees.
Q. Which country recently announced formal recognition of Palestine, attracting both criticism and praise?
A) Canada
B) Australia
C) Germany
D) Japan
Answer
B) Australia
Explanation: Australia will recognize Palestine next month, a decision supported by Hamas but opposed by some domestic political leaders.
Q. The National Anti-Doping (Amendment) Bill, 2025 aligns India’s regulations with:
A) FIFA guidelines
B) WADA standards
C) ICC Code of Conduct
D) Asian Games Charter
Answer
B) WADA standards
Explanation: WADA (World Anti-Doping Agency) guidelines are now embedded in Indian law, enhancing NADA’s autonomy and strengthening anti-doping measures.
Q. The Union Cabinet recently approved ₹4,600 crore investment for semiconductor manufacturing units in which states?
A) Gujarat, Karnataka, Telangana
B) Odisha, Punjab, Andhra Pradesh
C) Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan
D) Maharashtra, Kerala, Assam
Answer
B) Odisha, Punjab, Andhra Pradesh
Explanation: This is part of India’s push for electronics manufacturing self-reliance. The investment is to create domestic chip fabrication capacity and reduce import dependence.
Q. The recently passed Merchant Shipping Bill, 2025 primarily aims to:
A) Promote inland waterways only
B) Modernize ports & strengthen maritime trade laws
C) Replace GST provisions in shipping
D) Create a new seafarer training university
Answer
B) Modernize ports & strengthen maritime trade laws
Explanation: The Bill replaces older shipping laws, introduces international standards, and focuses on port infrastructure development to boost maritime commerce.
Q. The SHRESTH – State Health Regulatory Excellence Index is designed to:
A) Rank hospitals in the country
B) Benchmark state drug regulation systems
C) Evaluate rural health camps
D) Monitor medical education quality
Answer
B) Benchmark state drug regulation systems
Explanation: SHRESTH is a data-driven framework to compare and improve state-level drug regulation, ensuring safety and quality of medicines.
Q. Under the PM-AASHA scheme, which sector benefits directly?
A) Farmers selling MSP crops
B) Fishermen
C) Export-oriented industries
D) Rural artisans
Answer
A) Farmers selling MSP crops
Explanation: PM-AASHA ensures MSP procurement operations for crops and includes mechanisms like direct benefit transfer for crop insurance claims under PMFBY.
Q. The Indian Olympic Association has approved India’s bid to host which edition of the Commonwealth Games?
A) 2026
B) 2028
C) 2030
D) 2034
Answer
C) 2030
Explanation: India will compete with Canada and Nigeria to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, with the final bid submission by August 31, 2025.