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Ques: Nippon India Mutual Fund opened its first-ever mutual fund office in which
high-altitude region, located 11,500 feet above sea level?
A. Shimla
B. Manali
C. Leh
D. Mussoorie
E. Nainital
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
• Nippon India Mutual Fund has opened its first-ever mutual fund office in Leh,
located at 11,500 feet above sea level, making it the highest-altitude MF office in
India.
• The goal is to promote Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs) in remote and high-
altitude areas.
• The initiative has already empowered local drivers, hotel staff, and army families to
begin investing.
• Retired Army Chief Gen VP Malik supported the effort, and over 350 army
personnel attended an investor awareness session.
• Nippon India also established a NISM training and online exam centre in Leh, with
the first distributor certification exam scheduled for August 22.
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Ques: What is the main objective of the 30-member Regulatory Review Cell set up
by the RBI in August 2025?
A. Launching new banking products
B. Implementing monetary policy changes
C. Eliminating outdated and irrelevant regulations
D. Promoting digital currency adoption
E. Enhancing RBI’s overseas presence
Answer: Option C
Explanation :
• The RBI formed a 30-member Regulatory Review Cell (RRC) in August 2025 to
identify and remove obsolete, redundant, and irrelevant financial regulations.
• Goal: Reduce the total regulations from 8,000 to 3,000.
• Focus: Simplify compliance, consolidate rules, and avoid regulatory complexity.
• Not aimed at introducing new regulations but at streamlining the existing
framework to improve efficiency and transparency.
• Led by a user-centric and systemic reform approach.
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Ques: Until which year has the PM E-DRIVE scheme been extended, and will there be
any additional budget for it?
A. Till 2026, Yes
B. Till 2027, No
C. Till 2028, No
D. Till 2029, Yes
E. Till 2028, Yes
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The PM E-DRIVE (Prime Minister Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle
Enhancement) scheme has been extended till March 2028, but no additional budget
has been allocated.
• The scheme will continue using the remaining funds from the Rs.10,900 crore
originally sanctioned.
• Focus areas include e-trucks, e-buses, e-ambulances, public EV charging, and e3W
L5 vehicles.
• The initiative supports Make in India, aims to reduce oil imports, and encourages
environment-friendly mobility solutions.
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Ques: Which brand name has been chosen by eight co-operative institutions for
launching a new taxi service to compete with Ola and Uber?
A. Sahkaar Cabs
B. Bharat Taxi
C. Swadeshi Ride
D. Co-op Cabs
E. Desh Yatra
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
• Eight major co-operative institutions, including NCDC, IFFCO, NDDB, and NABARD,
have come together to launch a new taxi service under the brand name ‘Bharat’ by
the end of 2025.
• The service will be operated by the Multi-State Sahakari Taxi Co-operative Ltd,
formed on June 6, 2025.
• Rs.300 crore has been allocated as authorised capital, and 200 drivers have already
been onboarded in Delhi, Gujarat, UP, and Maharashtra.
• This initiative is fully funded by cooperatives with no government stake, and aims to
offer safe, affordable rides while ensuring better income for drivers.
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Ques: As of July 23, 2025, what is the total amount of deposits under the Pradhan
Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY)?
A. Rs.2.58 lakh crore
B. Rs.2.60 lakh crore
C. Rs.2.62 lakh crore
D. Rs.2.63 lakh crore
E. Rs.2.64 lakh crore
Answer: Option C
Explanation :
As per official data, total deposits under PMJDY stood at Rs.2.62 lakh crore as of July
23, 2025, slightly lower than the all-time high of Rs.2.63 lakh crore on April 9.
• Average balance per account declined from Rs.4,760 to Rs.4,680.
• Total number of Jan Dhan accounts rose to 559.8 million.
• Scheme started in August 2014, focusing on financial inclusion and zero-balance
savings.
• Key benefits include overdraft of Rs.10,000, free RuPay card with Rs.2 lakh
accident insurance, and no minimum balance requirement.
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Ques: According to NPCI's new circular effective from August 1, 2025, how many
times per day can a UPI user check their bank balance per app?
A. 25 times
B. 30 times
C. 50 times
D. 75 times
E. Unlimited
Answer: Option C
Explanation :
• The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) issued a new circular that came
into effect on August 1, 2025, to manage the increasing load on UPI infrastructure.
• Users can now check their bank balance only 50 times per day per UPI app.
• After every successful UPI transaction, the available balance will be displayed
automatically, reducing the need for repeated manual balance enquiries.
• Additionally, the "view linked accounts" feature is limited to 25 views per day per
app, and failed/pending transaction status checks are restricted to 3 times a day,
with at least 90 seconds between attempts.
• From August 1, a nominal fee will be levied on payment aggregators (e.g. GPay,
PhonePe), though users and merchants will not be affected financially.
• UPI IDs not used for 12 months or longer may be automatically deactivated to curb
misuse—particularly arising from reused mobile numbers.
• When making payments, the recipient’s registered bank name and identity must
now be displayed before Confirmation—enhancing user clarity and fraud prevention.
• Scheduled UPI payments (e.g. subscriptions, EMIs, utility bills) will now only execute
during these non-peak windows Before 10:00 AM, Between 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM
and After 9:30 PM
• The system allows up to 4 attempts per mandate (1 initial + 3 retries). Failed
executions will result in cancellation and user notification.
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Ques: What was the title of the 1st BIMSTEC Traditional Music Festival held in New
Delhi?
A. One Asia, One Song
B. Harmony of Nations
C. SaptaSur: Seven Nations, One Melody
D. Sound of Unity
E. Melodies of the East
Answer: Option C
Explanation :
• The 1st BIMSTEC Traditional Music Festival, titled “SaptaSur: Seven Nations, One
Melody”, was held in New Delhi.
• The event showcased the cultural and musical heritage of the seven BIMSTEC
nations —India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand
• It was organized by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR).
• The festival was inaugurated by External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar.
• This initiative aims to promote cultural exchange and strengthen regional ties
among BIMSTEC member countries.
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Recent News Headlines Related to Festivals & Fairs :
• Gavri festival : 40-day dance-drama festival performed by the Bhil tribal
community of Mewar region in southern Rajasthan
• Mango Festival 1st Edition : at Longmatra village, Kiphire district, Nagaland
• Behdeinkhlam Festival : cultural festivals of the Pnar community in Meghalaya
• Jagannath Rath Yatra : celebrated annually in Puri, Odisha, on the second day of
the bright fortnight (Shukla Paksha) of the Odia month Ashadha
• Bonalu : Hindu folk festival celebrated primarily in Telangana, especially in
Hyderabad, Secunderabad during the Ashada Masam (July–August) as a form of
thanksgiving to Goddess Mahakali
• Kataragama Esala festival : commence in Sri Lanka with the flag hoisting ceremony.
• Ashadhi Bij : falls on the second day of Shukla paksha of Ashada month of Hindu
calendar. It is associated with the beginning of rains in the Kutch region of Gujarat.
• Ambubachi Mela : held at the Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati, Assam
• ‘Beej Utsav’ (Seed Festival) : held in the tribal regions at the tri-junction of
Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat for 4 Days
• Deva Snana Purnima ritual, also called Snana Yatra : Rath Yatra festivities in Puri
• Poson Poya festival : Sri Lanka is celebrating to mark the historic arrival of
Buddhism over 2,000 years ago
• Lavender Festival 3rd Edition : Organized by CSIR – Indian Institute of Integrative
Medicine (CSIR-IIIM) at Bhaderwah, J&K
• Strawberry Festival : Meghalaya
• Festival Garia and Borsho Boron Utsav 2025 : at Swami Vivekananda Maidan,
Agartala, Tripura
• Defence Literature Festival ‘Kalam & Kavach 2.0’ : 2nd edition held at Manekshaw
Centre, New Delhi
• Madhavpur Mela : in Madhavpur, Porbandar district, Gujarat to commemorates the
divine union of Lord Krishna of Dwarka and Rukmani of Arunachal Pradesh
• Rongali Bihu, also called Bohag Bihu : celebrated in Assam in mid-April, marking the
Assamese New Year
• Sarhul Festival : tribal festival celebrated by Adivasi communities in the
Chhotanagpur region, especially in Jharkhand
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Ques: Which company has partnered with Numaligarh Refinery Ltd to deploy India’s
first 5G captive private network in the refinery sector?
A. Jio
B. Airtel
C. BSNL
D. MTNL
E. Vi
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
• BSNL, India’s state-run telecom operator, has partnered with Numaligarh Refinery
Ltd (NRL) to deploy India’s first 5G captive non-public network in the refinery sector.
• This network will support secure, ultra-reliable, and real-time industrial
connectivity within the refinery.
• It marks a major step in advancing Industry 4.0 technologies and promoting digital
innovation in India’s energy sector.
• Under this collaboration, BSNL will provide telecom infrastructure, and NRL will use
it for refining operations, boosting automation and efficiency.
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Recent News Headlines Related to MoU and agreement :
• The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), in collaboration with the
Ministry of Ayush, has released a definitive list of Ayurveda Aahara to mainstream
traditional Ayurvedic dietary wisdom
• The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) in
collaboration with national and international institutions, has launched an Artificial
Intelligence powered initiative titled ‘AI-powered Context-Specific Agromet Advisory
Services for Climate-Resilient Agriculture at Scale
• India’s digital transformation and industrial modernization, Bharat Sanchar Nigam
Limited (BSNL) and Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL) signed a landmark MoU during
the “Industry 4.0 Workshop for CPSEs” organized under the aegis of the Ministry of
Finance in Guwahati.
• Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force (ITBPF) & Department of Biotechnology (DBT)
signed MOU to use biotechnology solutions for critical health and environmental
challenges faced by ITBPF Personnel
• The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade signed a
Memorandum of Understanding with Roche Products (India) Pvt. Ltd. to bolster
DPIIT-recognized startups working in critical therapeutic areas such as oncology,
neurology, ophthalmology, haematology, and rare diseases.
• On the occasion of World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, a renewed MoU was
signed between the Railway Protection Force (RPF) and the National Commission for
Women (NCW) to facilitates the organization of structured training programs and
sensitization initiatives for RPF personnel
• The Ministry of Defence signed a MoU to establish a state-of-the-art testing facility
in the Mechanical & Material domain at Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, under the
Defence Testing Infrastructure Scheme (DTIS)
• Progress Harmony Development Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) in
collaboration with the Indian Air Force (IAF) is conducting the SHAURYA BHARAT Car
Rally
• Australia and the United Kingdom (UK) have signed a 50- year commitment to the
AUKUS defence treaty despite the United States’ ongoing review of the pact. It is a
security and defense partnership between Australia, the UK, and the US, announced
in September 2021.
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Ques: Who assumed charge as the Controller Personnel Services (CPS) of the Indian
Navy on 31 July 2025?
A. Vice Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi
B. Vice Admiral Sanjay Jasjit Singh
C. Vice Admiral C R Praveen Nair
D. Vice Admiral Ajendra Bahadur Singh
E. Vice Admiral R. Hari Kumar
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
• Vice Admiral C R Praveen Nair, AVSM, NM, assumed charge as the Controller
Personnel Services (CPS) of the Indian Navy on 31 July 2025.
• Before taking over this role, he served as the Commandant of the Indian Naval
Academy.
• He has been honoured with the Nao Sena Medal (for devotion to duty) in 2000, and
the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM) in January 2025.
• As CPS, he is responsible for overseeing key human resource functions in the Indian
Navy.
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Recent Defence related appointments :
• Lieutenant General V. Sreehari : General Officer Commanding (GOC), Dakshin
Bharat Area
• Dr. Mayank Sharma : Financial Advisor (Defence Services)
• Commodore Varghese Mathew : Naval Officer-in-Charge, Kerala
• Shri Raj Kumar Arora : Controller General of Defence Accounts
• Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan : 47th Vice Chief of the Naval Staff (VCNS) (succeeds
Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan)
• Lieutenant General Pushpendra Singh : Vice Chief of the Army Staff (succeeding Lt.
Gen. N.S. Raja Subramani)
• Sanjay Singhal : Director General of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) (replaces Amrit
Mohan Prasad)
• Sonali Mishra : first woman Director General (DG) of the Railway Protection Force
(RPF)
• Sub-Lieutenant (SLt) Aastha Poonia : first woman pilot in the fighter stream of
Indian Naval Aviation
• Lieutenant General Dinesh Singh Rana : 23rd Colonel of the Regiment of Garhwal
Rifles (succeed Lieutenant General NS Raja Subramani)
• Rear Admiral V Ganapathy : command of the Military Institute of Technology
(MILIT), Pune
• Senior IPS officer Parag Jain : Chief of RAW (Research and Analysis Wing)
• Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai : Deputy Chief of Army Staff (Strategy)
• Lieutenant Commander Yashasvi Solanki : Aide-de-Camp (ADC) to the President of
India
• Shri Shailendra Nath Gupta : Director General of Defence Estates
• Lieutenant General Dinesh Singh Rana : 18th Commander-in-Chief of the Andaman
and Nicobar Command (CINCAN) (replaces Air Marshal Saju Balakrishnan)
• Eyal Zamir : 24th Israel’s new military chief (Replaced Lieutenant General Herzi
Halevi)
• Dr Mayank Sharma : Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA)
• Kash Patel : 9th director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
• Shashank Anand : Inspector general (IG) of the Border Security Force of strategic
Jammu sector (Replaced DK Boora)
• Mahesh Kumar Aggarwal : Director General of the Border Security Force (BSF)
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Ques: Which state government has announced insurance coverage for Govindas
participating in the Dahi Handi festival during Gokulashtami?
A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Gujarat
C. Maharashtra
D. Madhya Pradesh
E. Rajasthan
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
• Maharashtra Government has announced insurance coverage for 1.5 lakh Govindas
participating in the Dahi Handi festival during Gokulashtami.
• The insurance cost of Rs.75 per participant will be fully borne by the state through
The Oriental Insurance Company.
• A total of Rs.1.12 crore will be allocated from the Sports Development Fund for this
initiative.
• The scheme will be implemented with the help of the Maharashtra State Dahi Handi
Govinda Association and the Sports and Youth Services Department.
• This move aims to ensure the safety and well-being of participants in this high-risk
festive event.
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Ques: Who won the first-ever Chess Esports World Cup held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia?
A. Magnus Carlsen
B. Hikaru Nakamura
C. Alireza Firouzja
D. Arjun Erigaisi
E. Ian Nepomniachtchi
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
• Magnus Carlsen (Norway), the current World No.1 Grandmaster and a member of
Team Liquid, won the first-ever Chess Esports World Cup held in Riyadh, Saudi
Arabia.
• He secured the title by defeating GM Alireza Firouzja (France) of Team Falcon in the
Grand Final with a 2-0 score.
• GM Hikaru Nakamura (USA) of Team Falcon claimed third place, beating India’s GM
Arjun Erigaisi of Gen.G Esports.
• The tournament featured 16 players from 13 teams and had a total prize pool of 1.5
million USD.
• The event was organized by the Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF), highlighting
a new era of competitive chess in the esports domain.
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Recent News headlines related to Sports
• The 8th Commonwealth Youth Games (CYG) in 2027 will be hosted by Malta, as
announced by Commonwealth Sport (formerly Commonwealth Games Federation)
• Athletes will be eligible to compete in the female category for world ranking
competitions such as the World Championships only if they clear a one-time gene
test in a bid to protect the integrity of women's sport, World Athletics
• The All India Football Federation (AIFF) launched the Benevolence Fund to offer
one-time medical financial assistance to retired players, coaches, referees, match
officials, and support staff
• In a nail-biting finale at the Hungarian Grand Prix 2025, Lando Norris secured
victory after fending off a late charge from his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri.
• Shreyasi Joshi has made history—becoming the first Indian to win gold in Classic
Slalom at the Asian Roller Skating Championships 2025, held in South Korea.
• England, the defending champions, won the 14th edition of the UEFA European
Women’s Championship (UEFA Women’s Euro Cup) by defeating Spain in the final
• India concluded its campaign at the FISU World University Games 2025 in Rhine-
Ruhr, Germany with a total of 12 medals, including 2 Gold, 5 Silver and 5 Bronze
• Oscar Piastri, representing UK-based team McLaren, won the 70th edition of the
Belgian Grand Prix held at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, Stavelot, Belgium
• Shubman Gill, the Indian Test team captain, created history by scoring four
centuries in his debut Test series as captain during the 2025 Test series against
England at Old Trafford
• Riley Powell spoiled Pankaj Advani’s bid for a 29th world title, delivering a stunning
comeback victory at the IBSF World 6-Red Snooker Championship.
• Indian shuttlers Tanvi Sharma and Vennala Kalagotla assured the country of two
medals after storming into the singles semifinals at the Badminton Asia Junior
Individual Championships 2025.
• India showcased outstanding performance at the 36th International Biology
Olympiad and secured two gold and two silver medals. The event was held in Quezon
City, Philippines, from July 20 to July 27
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Ques: Who became the first player in World Test Championship (WTC) history to
score over 6000 runs?
A. Steve Smith
B. Marnus Labuschagne
C. Joe Root
D. Virat Kohli
E. Ben Stokes
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
• England’s Joe Root made history by becoming the first batter to cross 6000 runs in
World Test Championship (WTC) history.
• He achieved this milestone during a match played on Sunday, bringing his WTC
record to 21 centuries and 23 fifties in 69 matches.
• Root surpassed top Australian batters Steve Smith (4278 runs in 55 Tests) and
Marnus Labuschagne (4225 runs in 53 Tests).
• This feat highlights his consistency and dominance in Test cricket under the WTC
format.
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Ques: Where was the last of the 16 Airbus C-295 aircraft received by Indian officials
in 2025?
A. Madrid, Spain
B. Toulouse, France
C. Hyderabad, India
D. Seville, Spain
E. Bengaluru, India
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
• Indian Ambassador to Spain, Dinesh K Patnaik, along with senior officials, received
the last of 16 Airbus C-295 military transport aircraft at the Airbus Defence and
Space assembly line in Seville, Spain.
• The C-295 is a multi-role tactical airlifter, known for its versatility and reliability with
over 300 aircraft under contract globally.
• India had signed a $2.5 billion deal with Airbus for 56 aircraft, of which 40 will be
manufactured in India by Tata Advanced Systems, making it the first “Make in India”
project in the defence aircraft sector.
• The first C295 was officially handed over to India on September 13, 2023, in Seville,
in the presence of IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal V.R. Chaudhari.
India's C-295 Procurement Deal :
• In September 2021, India and Airbus inked an agreement for the purchase of 56 C-
295 aircraft for the Indian Air Force (IAF).
• The entire cost came to Rs.21,935 crore, or almost $2.5 billion.
• The first sixteen planes were supposed to arrive from Spain in flyaway condition.
• Under the Make in India program, Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) would
manufacture the remaining 40 aircraft in India.
• The remaining 40 C-295s will be produced domestically by Tata-Airbus in Vadodara,
Gujarat.
Assembly Line (FAL) in the private sector.
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Ques: Which Indian state became the first to introduce a Sabbatical Leave scheme
for government employees?
A. Kerala
B. Himachal Pradesh
C. Uttarakhand
D. Sikkim
E. Goa
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
• Sikkim became the first state in India to formally introduce a Sabbatical Leave
scheme for its government employees in August 2023.
Under this scheme:
• Regular employees with at least 5 years of continuous service can take leave from
365 to 1,080 days while receiving 50% of their basic pay.
• Seniority is preserved, and the government retains the right to recall employees
with one month’s notice.
• The scheme was later extended to temporary staff who become eligible after six
months of service.
In April 2025, approval authority was delegated:
• Group C & D employees (including temporary staff) – Leave can be approved by
Heads of Departments.
• Group A & B employees – Require approval from the Secretary of the Personnel
Department.
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Ques: What is the name of the mascot unveiled for the Asia Rugby Under-20
(Sevens) Championship 2024 to be held in Rajgir, Bihar?
A. Ashoka
B. Cheetah
C. Veer
D. Sheru
E. Agile
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
• Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar unveiled the mascot ‘Ashoka’, a rabbit, for the
Asia Rugby Under-20 (Sevens) Championship.
• The event will be held at the Rajgir Sports Complex on 9th and 10th August, marking
the first time such an international rugby event is being hosted in Bihar.
• The rabbit symbolizes agility, which is a vital trait in rugby.
• Eight top rugby-playing Asian countries, including India, Hong Kong, China, UAE,
Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, and Nepal, will participate in both men’s
and women’s categories.
• Rahul Bose is the President of Rugby India.
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Ques: The heritage train service on the Patalpani–Kalakund line, recently resumed
by Western Railway, was originally envisioned by which historical ruler?
A. Maharaja Ranjit Singh
B. Maharaja Tukoji Rao Holkar II
C. Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad
D. Maharaja Shivaji Rao Scindia
E. Lord Curzon
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
• The Western Railway has resumed the heritage train service on the 9.5 km
Patalpani–Kalakund metre-gauge line in Madhya Pradesh, located on the Dr.
Ambedkar Nagar (Mhow)–Khandwa section.
• This scenic line offers breathtaking views of valleys, forests, and waterfalls, making
it a popular tourist attraction.
• Operations had been temporarily suspended due to a fall in tourist numbers.
• The line dates back to the 19th century and was first envisioned by Maharaja Tukoji
Rao Holkar II (1844–1886) of the Holkar dynasty of Indore.
• Approval from the British government took six years, and the project was funded
via a loan of Rs.1 crore at 4.5% interest.
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Ques: Who is the author of the book "Mohan and Muhammad: Gandhi, Jinnah and
the Break-up of British India"?
A. Shashi Tharoor
B. Meghnad Desai
C. Rajmohan Gandhi
D. Ramchandra Guha
E. Salman Khurshid
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
• The book "Mohan and Muhammad: Gandhi, Jinnah and the Break-up of British India"
is written by Meghnad Desai.
• It explores the ideological and personal journeys of Mahatma Gandhi and
Muhammad Ali Jinnah, two pivotal leaders in India’s independence movement.
• The book focuses on similarities and contrasts in their lives, ideas, and interactions,
and delves into the factors that led to the partition of British India.
• It is published by Rupa Publications.
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Ques: Who has been appointed as the new Director of Vikram Sarabhai Space
Centre (VSSC), Thiruvananthapuram?
A. S. Somanath
B. Dr. A. Rajarajan
C. S. Unnikrishnan Nair
D. K. Sivan
E. Ritu Karidhal
Answer: Option B
Explanation :
• Dr. A. Rajarajan, who was earlier the Director of Satish Dhawan Space Centre
(SDSC), has been appointed as the Director of Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC),
located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
• He replaces S. Unnikrishnan Nair as the new head of VSSC.
• Dr. Rajarajan is also a board member of the Indian National Space Promotion and
Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe), which promotes private participation in space
activities.
• Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) was established in 1963 and is one of the
major ISRO centres for launch vehicle development.
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