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Q.1. The Dharti Aaba Janbhagidari Abhiyan is implemented under which larger national framework that focuses on the inclusion and upliftment of tribal communities, especially the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs), through doorstep delivery of schemes and active community participation?

धर्ति आबा जनभागीदारी अभियान किस राष्ट्रीय ढांचे के तहत कार्यान्वित किया गया है, जो विशेष रूप से दुर्लभ जनजातीय समूहों (PVTGs) के समावेश और उत्थान पर केंद्रित है, तथा योजनाओं की डोरस्टेप डिलीवरी और सक्रिय जनभागीदारी को बढ़ावा देता है?

(a) PM-SURAJ

(b) PM-VIKAS

(c) PM-JANMAN

(d) PM-UTKARSH

(e) PM-ANTYODAYA

Answer & Explanation
Ans.1.(c)

Exp. MoTA Launches Largest Tribal Empowerment Campaign – DhartiAaba Janbhagidari Abhiyan

The Ministry of Tribal Affairs launched Dharti Aaba Janbhagidari Abhiyan (June 15–30), India’s biggest benefit saturation campaign covering over 1 lakh villages across 549 tribal-dominated and 207 PVTG districts, aimed at inclusive development and empowerment of tribal communities.

 As part of Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh, the initiative ensures doorstep access to services like Aadhaar, Ayushman Bharat, Jan Dhan, PM-Kisan, pensions, scholarships, and skill training through benefit saturation camps under a synchronized multi-ministerial effort.

Termed a “historic step” by Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram, the campaign emphasizes Janbhagidari (people’s participation) and operates within the framework of PM-JANMAN and DAJGUA, with over 125 District Magistrates actively mobilizing tribal leaders and local bodies.

 

Q.2. Which bank has implemented the eMACH.ai Lending platform to enhance its digital lending capabilities?

किस बैंक ने अपनी डिजिटल ऋण क्षमताओं को बेहतर बनाने के लिए eMACH.ai लेंडिंग प्लेटफॉर्म लागू किया है?

(a) Emirates NBD

(b) Mashreq Bank

(c) First Abu Dhabi Bank

(d) Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank

(e) Qatar National Bank

Answer & Explanation
Ans.2.(c)

Exp. First Abu Dhabi Bank Accelerates Digital Transformation with eMACH.ai Lending Platform for Seamless Credit Automation

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), the UAE’s largest bank, has implemented Intellect Design Arena’s eMACH.ai Lending platform, marking a major step in its shift from manual to automated credit operations.

The new system enables end-to-end automation of lending workflows, significantly improving FAB’s operational efficiency and customer experience.

The eMACH.ai platform has been integrated with over ten internal subsystems within FAB, ensuring a smooth and connected credit management process.

 

Q.3. Who has been unanimously elected as the President of the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA)?

सर्वसम्मति से इंटरनेशनल बिग कैट अलायंस (IBCA) के अध्यक्ष के रूप में किसे चुना गया है?

(a) S.P. Yadav

(b) Narendra Modi

(c) Bhupendra Yadav

(d) Prakash Javadekar

(e) Amitabh Kant

Answer & Explanation
Ans.3.(c)

Exp. Bhupendra Yadav elected President of International Big Cat Alliance

Bhupendra Yadav, Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, was unanimously elected President of the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) during its first Assembly held in New Delhi.

The IBCA, launched by PM Narendra Modi on 9 April 2023 in Mysuru, is a multinational alliance comprising 95 countries and partners focused on the conservation of big cats.

The alliance officially came into force on 23 January 2025, after the required number of countries ratified its framework; S.P. Yadav was elected as the first Director General of IBCA.

So far, nine countries including India, Bhutan, Guinea, Liberia, and Kazakhstan have ratified the framework and attended the first Assembly, which finalized key institutional decisions such as rules of procedure and budget approval.

 

Q.4. In his second professional boxing bout held at Madison Square Garden, New York — a globally renowned venue — which opponent did Indian boxer Nishant Dev defeat by unanimous decision with a score of 60-54?

न्यूयॉर्क के विश्व प्रसिद्ध मैडिसन स्क्वायर गार्डन में आयोजित अपनी दूसरी पेशेवर मुक्केबाज़ी बाउट में भारतीय मुक्केबाज़ निशांत देव ने किस प्रतिद्वंद्वी को 60-54 के स्कोर से सर्वसम्मति से हराया?

(a) Marco Verde

(b) Alton Wiggins

(c) Josue Silva

(d) Carlos Ramirez

(e) Rafael Cruz

Answer & Explanation
Ans.4.(c)

Exp. Nishant Dev wins 2nd professional fight in Super Welterweight bout in New York

Indian boxer Nishant Dev clinched his second professional win by defeating Josue Silva via unanimous decision (60-54) in a Super Welterweight bout at Madison Square Garden, New York.

The 24-year-old pugilist, who made his professional debut in January 2025 with a first-round stoppage win over Alton Wiggins, continues to impress in the pro boxing circuit.

 Nishant rose to prominence during the 2024 Paris Olympics, where he reached the quarterfinals, narrowly losing to Mexico’s Marco Verde, showcasing his potential on the global stage.

 

Q.5.  Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw recently inaugurated India’s largest automobile Gati Shakti Cargo Terminal to improve rail-based vehicle logistics. This terminal is located at the Maruti Suzuki plant and is connected to Patli station via a 10 km dedicated rail link, which is part of the Haryana Orbital Rail Corridor. Where was this major cargo terminal inaugurated?

केंद्रीय रेल मंत्री अश्विनी वैष्णव ने हाल ही में रेल आधारित वाहन परिवहन को बेहतर बनाने के उद्देश्य से भारत के सबसे बड़े ऑटोमोबाइल गति शक्ति कार्गो टर्मिनल का उद्घाटन किया। यह टर्मिनल मारुति सुज़ुकी प्लांट में स्थित है और पटली स्टेशन से 10 किलोमीटर लंबी विशेष रेल लिंक के माध्यम से जुड़ा है, जो हरियाणा ऑर्बिटल रेल कॉरिडोर का हिस्सा है। यह प्रमुख टर्मिनल कहां उद्घाटित किया गया?

(a) Gurugram

(b) Manesar

(c) Panipat

(d) Rewari

(e) Sonipat

Answer & Explanation
Ans.5.(b)

Exp. Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurates India’s largest Gatishakti Cargo Terminal in Manesar

India’s largest automobile Gati Shakti Cargo Terminal was inaugurated by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw at Maruti Suzuki’s Manesar plant, connected via a ₹800 crore, 10-km dedicated rail link forming part of the 121.7 km Haryana Orbital Rail Corridor.

The terminal can handle up to 4.5 lakh vehicles annually, significantly boosting automobile logistics efficiency; HRIDC invested ₹684 crore in the project, with the rest by Maruti Suzuki.

Vaishnaw highlighted major railway investments in Haryana, including ₹3,416 crore allocation this year, 100% network electrification, 34 station upgrades under the Amrit Bharat Scheme, and ₹11,800 crore worth of ongoing projects.

 

Q.6. UIDAI (Unique Identification Authority of India) has extended the deadline for its free online document update service. This service enables Aadhaar holders to update their Proof of Identity (PoI) and Proof of Address (PoA) documents without any charges through the myAadhaar portal. Initially set to end in June 2025, what is the new deadline for availing this free update service?

UIDAI (भारतीय विशिष्ट पहचान प्राधिकरण) ने अपनी मुफ्त ऑनलाइन दस्तावेज़ अपडेट सेवा की समय सीमा बढ़ा दी है। यह सेवा आधार धारकों को myAadhaar पोर्टल के माध्यम से बिना किसी शुल्क के अपने पहचान प्रमाण (PoI) और पते के प्रमाण (PoA) दस्तावेजों को अपडेट करने में सक्षम बनाती है। प्रारंभ में जून 2025 में समाप्त होने वाली थी, इस निःशुल्क अद्यतन सेवा का लाभ उठाने की नई समय सीमा क्या है?

(a) 31 March 2026

(b) 14 June 2026

(c) 30 April 2026

(d) 31 December 2025

(e) 1 July 2026

Answer & Explanation
Ans.6.(b)

Exp. UIDAI Extends Free Online Aadhaar Document Update Service Till June 14, 2026 via myAadhaar Portal

Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has extended the free online document update service for Aadhaar holders till June 14, 2026, allowing users to update their Proof of Identity (PoI) and Proof of Address (PoA) on the myAadhaar portal at no cost; this extension aims to improve document hygiene and support users with changes due to events like marriage or relocation.

Only PoI and PoA updates can be done online, such as name (if eligible), address, and other demographic details; for updates related to mobile number, email ID, biometrics, or photograph, users must visit an Aadhaar Seva Kendra and pay standard charges.

To update online, users must log in to myAadhaar portal using Aadhaar and OTP, upload scanned documents (max 2 MB), and submit the request to receive a 14-digit Update Request Number (URN) for tracking the update status.

 

Q.7. The Bihar government has recently approved the development of multiple airports in an effort to boost infrastructure and regional mobility. As per the official decision, how many new cities in Bihar will be brought under the air connectivity network?

बिहार सरकार ने हाल ही में बुनियादी ढांचे और क्षेत्रीय गतिशीलता को बढ़ावा देने के उद्देश्य से कई हवाई अड्डों के विकास को मंजूरी दी है। आधिकारिक निर्णय के अनुसार, बिहार के कितने नए शहर हवाई संपर्क नेटवर्क के तहत लाए जाएंगे?

(a) Four

(b) Five

(c) Six

(d) Seven

(e) Eight

Answer & Explanation
Ans.7.(c)

Exp. Bihar to Get Six New Airports Under UDAN Scheme

Six more cities in Bihar — Madhubani, Birpur (Supaul), Munger, Valmiki Nagar (Bettiah), Muzaffarpur, and Saharsa — will soon get air connectivity under the Centre’s UDAN scheme, following state cabinet approval for an MoU with the Airports Authority of India (AAI).

The Bihar cabinet, led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, has authorised the state’s Directorate of Aviation to sign the agreement with AAI to develop these regional airports and improve intra-state and inter-state connectivity.

A total budget of ₹150 crore has been sanctioned for this project, with ₹25 crore allocated for each airport.

 

Q.8. Consider the following statements regarding recent changes in derivatives expiry days approved by SEBI:

सेबी द्वारा अनुमोदित डेरिवेटिव समाप्ति दिनों में हाल के परिवर्तनों के बारे में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार करें:

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) will shift its equity derivatives expiry day to Tuesday from September 2025 onward.

The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) will shift its equity derivatives expiry day to Wednesday starting from the same period.

All derivative contracts, including those expiring before August 2025, will follow the new schedule.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 2 only

 (e) 1 and 3 only

Answer & Explanation
Ans.8.(a)

Exp. SEBI approves NSE’s expiry to Tuesday, BSE to Thursday

NSE (National Stock Exchange) has received SEBI approval to shift its equity derivatives expiry day from Thursday to Tuesday, starting with contracts expiring after 1 September 2025.

BSE (Bombay Stock Exchange) has also been permitted by SEBI to move its expiry day from Tuesday to Thursday, effectively swapping the expiry days with NSE for upcoming contracts.

Existing contracts expiring on or before 31 August 2025 will continue with their current expiry schedules, ensuring no disruption in the near-term trading calendar.

Only long-dated index options will be realigned to match the new expiry day rules; other contracts will transition smoothly post-September 2025 as per the revised schedule.

About Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)

  • Founded – 12 April 1988
  • Act – 1992
  • Headquarters – Mumbai
  • Chairman – Tuhin Kanta Pandey (replace Madhabi Puri Buch)
  • Executive Director – G Ram Mohan Rao
  • SEBI Set up – Uday Kotak committee

 

Q.9. Where has the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) relocated its Andhra Pradesh Regional Office from Hyderabad?

भारतीय रिजर्व बैंक (RBI) ने आंध्र प्रदेश के क्षेत्रीय कार्यालय को हैदराबाद से कहां स्थानांतरित किया है?

(a) Visakhapatnam

(b) Tirupati

(c) Guntur

(d) Vijayawada

(e) Nellore

Answer & Explanation
Ans.9.(d)

Exp. RBI Relocates Andhra Pradesh Regional Office to Vijayawada; Key Departments Begin Operations

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has relocated its Andhra Pradesh Regional Office from Hyderabad to Vijayawada, with Deputy Governor T. Rabi Sankar inaugurating the new facility.

The Vijayawada office will house key departments such as the Integrated Banking Department (IBD), Financial Inclusion and Development Department (FIDD), Foreign Exchange Department (FED), and Department of Supervision (DoS), along with administrative and IT-related units.

Currency management operations for Andhra Pradesh will still be handled from Hyderabad, while the new Vijayawada regional office, headed by Regional Director Attah Omar Basheer, will oversee supervisory and developmental functions.

 

Q.10. What is the name of the newly launched intelligent AI assistant by the Ola-backed startup Krutrim, which is designed to perform real-world tasks like cab booking and bill payments?

ओला समर्थित स्टार्टअप कृतिम द्वारा हाल ही में लॉन्च किए गए उस स्मार्ट एआई असिस्टेंट का नाम क्या है, जो टैक्सी बुकिंग और बिल भुगतान जैसे वास्तविक कार्य कर सकता है?

(a) Krutrim Pro

(b) Krish

(c) Kruti

(d) Kiran

(e) Kriti

Answer & Explanation
Ans.10.(c)

Exp. Ola-Backed Krutrim Launches AI Assistant ‘Kruti’ with Voice, Multilingual, and Task Execution Capabilities

Krutrim, the AI unicorn backed by the Ola group, has launched an advanced agentic AI assistant named Kruti, capable of executing real-world tasks like cab booking, food ordering, bill payments, and image creation. It is available in 11+ Indian languages, supports both voice and text inputs, and remembers previous user interactions.

Kruti is powered by Krutrim V2 LLM and other open-source models, offering multimodal capabilities, scalable performance, and personalization features like understanding intent, providing relevant recommendations, and adapting over time to user preferences.

A developer version of Kruti will be launched soon, featuring a fully embeddable SDK that allows third-party platforms to build and deploy AI agents while offloading LLM orchestration, memory handling, and tool execution with minimal coding.

 

Q.11. On which date is Autistic Pride Day observed annually across the world?

प्रति वर्ष ऑटिस्टिक प्राइड डे विश्वभर में किस तिथि को मनाया जाता है?

(a) 15 June

(b) 18 June

(c) 14 June

(d) 19 June

(e) 21 June

Answer & Explanation
Ans.11.(b)

Exp. 18 June – Autistic Pride Day

Autistic Pride Day is celebrated every year on 18 June to recognise the dignity, rights, and unique identity of people with autism.

 It emphasizes self-advocacy, acceptance, and the celebration of neurodiversity, shifting the focus from “curing” autism to embracing it as a different way of thinking and experiencing the world.

The day was first initiated by the Aspies for Freedom (AFF) group in 2005, and has since been observed globally by autistic individuals, families, and advocacy groups. The infinity symbol with a rainbow is often used to represent the diversity of the autism spectrum.

 

Q.12. When is the International Day of Family Remittances (IDFR) observed annually?

अंतर्राष्ट्रीय पारिवारिक धन प्रेषण दिवस (आईडीएफआर) प्रतिवर्ष कब मनाया जाता है?

(a) 11 June

(b) 15 June

(c) 12 June

(d) 16 June

(e) 18 June

Answer & Explanation
Ans.12.(d)

Exp. 16 June – International Day of Family Remittances

The International Day of Family Remittances (IDFR) is observed annually on 16th June to honour the millions of migrant workers across the globe who send money back to their families in their home countries.

These remittances play a crucial role in reducing poverty, improving living standards, and boosting local economies in developing nations.

Theme 2025  – Remittances Financing Development

 

Q.13. On which date is International Picnic Day celebrated every year?

प्रति वर्ष अंतर्राष्ट्रीय पिकनिक दिवस किस तिथि को मनाया जाता है?

(a) 19 June

(b) 12 June

(c) 15 June

(d) 18 June

(e) 17 June

Ans.13.(d)

Exp. 18 June- International Picnic Day

International Picnic Day is celebrated every year on 18 June to encourage people to step outdoors, spend quality time with family and friends, and enjoy a natural meal.

Though not an officially recognised holiday by any government, it is widely observed in many parts of the world as a simple, joyful celebration of leisure and togetherness.

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