Showing questions for April 23, 2025
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Question 6 Apr 23, 2025
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In which state was the 2025 Yashraj Bharti Samman award ceremony held?
MaharashtraThe 2025 Yashraj Bharti Samman Awards were presented in Maharashtra by Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan, recognizing outstanding grassroots contributions in healthcare, education, and governance. The event took place in Mumbai and honoured organizations such as Jan Swasthya Sahayog, Pratham Education Foundation, and the Services Plus platform by NIC. The ceremony celebrated efforts that have created a sustainable impact at the community level, particularly in underserved areas. With dignitaries like former Assembly Speaker Dilip Walse Patil and G-20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant in attendance, the event underscored Maharashtra's role in promoting initiatives that foster inclusive development and acknowledge social change agents.
Question 7 Apr 23, 2025
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Which country’s Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system has led to ₹3.48 lakh crore in savings and improved welfare efficiency?
IndiaIndia’s Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system has been a transformative reform in the field of welfare and subsidy delivery. Launched to curb leakages and increase the effectiveness of government spending, the DBT mechanism has helped ensure that subsidies directly reach the intended beneficiaries. Between 2009 and 2024, it led to cumulative savings of ₹3.48 lakh crore. The number of beneficiaries also increased 16-fold during this period, reflecting its broad impact. The system reduced subsidy expenditure from 16% to 9% of total government spending and introduced the Welfare Efficiency Index (WEI) to track performance, establishing India as a global leader in welfare digitization.
Question 8 Apr 23, 2025
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What was the year-on-year growth rate of India’s core sector output in March 2025?
3.80%In March 2025, India’s core infrastructure sector output recorded a year-on-year growth of 3.8%, showing a marginal rise from the 3.4% growth in February 2025. This growth was primarily fueled by a sharp increase in electricity generation, spurred by early summer conditions and widespread heat waves. The core sector includes eight major industries that account for over 40% of the Index of Industrial Production (IIP). While this growth was lower than the 6.3% seen in March 2024, it still reflects positive momentum, especially in the power, steel, and cement sectors, supported by higher government and private sector investments in infrastructure.
Question 9 Apr 23, 2025
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Which country hosted a humanoid robot race during the Yizhuang half-marathon?
ChinaChina hosted a groundbreaking event where humanoid robots raced alongside human participants in the Yizhuang half-marathon held in Beijing. A total of 21 robots from companies such as DroidUP and Noetix Robotics took part in the 21 km race. One of the standout performances came from a robot named Tiangong Ultra, which completed the marathon in 2 hours and 40 minutes. While the robots couldn’t match the human winner’s time of 1 hour and 2 minutes, the event showcased China's strides in robotics and artificial intelligence, highlighting the integration of technology into public and sporting events.
Question 10 Apr 23, 2025
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In which year was the Indus Water Treaty between India and Pakistan signed?
1960The Indus Water Treaty (IWT) was signed in the year 1960 under the mediation of the World Bank, marking a rare example of cooperation between India and Pakistan despite their otherwise strained relations. The treaty allocated specific rivers from the Indus basin to each country and established mechanisms for information sharing, conflict resolution, and joint oversight. Its termination in recent developments underscores a dramatic shift in India's diplomatic and strategic approach. Ending such a long-standing agreement not only disrupts regional water cooperation but also signals India's intent to assert hydro-sovereignty amid growing tensions with Pakistan.