Q. What is the name of the new scheme approved by the Union Cabinet to boost agriculture and allied sectors in 100 districts for six years (2025–31)?
Explanation: The Union Cabinet has approved the Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana for six years (2025–31), targeting 100 districts to boost agriculture and allied sectors.
Q. Which company will set up India’s first ‘AI Plus Campus’ in Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh?
Explanation: BITS Pilani will set up India’s first ‘AI Plus Campus’ in Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh, with admissions beginning in 2027.
Q. What is the expected annual cargo handling capacity of the Machilipatnam Greenfield Port in Andhra Pradesh?
Explanation: The Machilipatnam Greenfield Port in Andhra Pradesh is expected to handle 36 million tonnes of cargo every year and support large ships, becoming a key trade hub on the east coast.
Q. Which state inaugurated India’s first Aqua Tech Park in Sonapur, near Guwahati?
Explanation: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated India’s first Aqua Tech Park in Sonapur, near Guwahati, Assam.
Q. What percentage of reservation in government jobs has the Bihar government approved exclusively for women domiciled in Bihar?
Explanation: On July 8, 2025, the Nitish Kumar-led Bihar government approved a significant policy shift, granting 35% reservation in government jobs exclusively for women domiciled in Bihar.
Q. Which state became the first in India to officially align with the Cruise Bharat Mission?
Explanation: Gujarat has become the first state in India to officially align with the Cruise Bharat Mission, launched on September 30, 2024, by Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal.
Q. Which Indian state launched India’s first Aadhaar-based Face Authentication (FaceAuth) system for ration distribution under PDS?
Explanation: Himachal Pradesh has launched India’s first Aadhaar-based Face Authentication (FaceAuth) system for ration distribution under the Public Distribution System (PDS) in July 2025.
Q. Which Indian city is planning to launch India’s first Mining Tourism Project?
Explanation: Jharkhand will soon launch India’s first Mining Tourism Project, with support from Central Coalfields Limited (CCL) and oversight by Jharkhand Tourism Development Corporation (JTDC).
Q. Which Indian city will host India’s first Hindi-medium MBBS college from the 2027–28 academic session?
Explanation: Madhya Pradesh’s Jabalpur will host India’s first Hindi-medium MBBS college from the 2027–28 academic session, offering 50 MBBS seats initially.
Q. Which city will become the sixth municipal corporation in Odisha?
Explanation: Puri will become the sixth municipal corporation in Odisha, as announced by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on July 5, 2025.
Q. What is the name of the operation launched by the Uttarakhand police to catch fake saints and religious impersonators?
Explanation: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced the launch of ‘Operation Kalanemi’, a police campaign to catch fake saints and religious impersonators in the state. The operation is named after Kalanemi, a demon from Hindu mythology who disguised himself as a saint.
Q. What is the name of the new digital program launched by NESTS and UNICEF India for tribal students in Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs)?
Explanation: National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) and UNICEF India launched TALASH, a digital program aimed at helping tribal students in Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs) across 28 states and 8 union territories.