Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Varanasi on 02.08.2025 included laying foundation stones for development projects worth: A. ₹1,800 crore B. ₹2,200 crore C. ₹2,500 crore D. ₹3,000 crore Answer: B Under the Banking Laws Amendment Act 2025, the threshold for “substantial interest” in banks was raised from ₹5 lakh to: A. ₹1 crore B. ₹1.5…
National News – India Prime Minister Modi’s Varanasi Visit and Development Projects Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited his parliamentary constituency Varanasi on August 2, 2025, inaugurating and laying foundation stones for development projects worth ₹2,200 crore The visit marked PM Modi’s 51st visit to Varanasi, covering infrastructure, education, healthcare, tourism, urban development, and cultural heritage…
Which missile did DRDO successfully test on July 28–29, 2025? A. Agni-V B. Pralay C. BrahMos D. Nirbhay Answer: B. Pralay Operation Sindoor was launched to avenge which terror attack? A. Uri attack B. Pahalgam attack C. Pathankot attack D. Pulwama attack Answer: B. Pahalgam attack As of March 2025, the RBI Digital Payments Index…
National News Highlights Defence and Security Updates DRDO Successfully Tests Pralay Missile Defence Research and Development Organisation conducted two consecutive successful flight tests of Pralay missile on July 28-29, 2025 Tests conducted from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off Odisha coast as part of user evaluation trials Pralay is an indigenously developed solid propellant quasi-ballistic…
Which US action against India was slated to take effect on August 1, 2025? A) Reduction in oil imports B) 25% tariffs plus penalty on Indian goods C) Visa restrictions for Indian students D) Suspension of defence cooperation Answer: B) 25% tariffs plus penalty on Indian goods Operation Shivshakti was conducted by which Indian force?…
Important National News Prime Minister Modi Announces Decision on US Tariffs US President Donald Trump announced 25% tariffs plus penalty on India effective from August 1, 2025 The announcement was made via Truth Social platform Trump stated that while India is a friend, their tariffs are among the highest in the world External Affairs Minister…
Which ministry launched the Bharat Forecast System – Extended Range Prediction tool on its 19th Foundation Day? A. Ministry of Earth Sciences B. Ministry of New and Renewable Energy C. Ministry of Science and Technology D. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Answer: A The AI-based road safety pilot approved by the Ministry of…
DPIIT and Ather Energy MoU – DPIIT under MoC&I inked an MoU with Ather Energy to bolster EV manufacturing and clean mobility ecosystem in India. – Aims include joint R&D, infrastructure expansion, and skill development in EV value chain. MoES Unveils 14 Scientific Tools – On its 19th Foundation Day in New Delhi, MoES launched…
Which memorial stupa, inaugurated by Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, spans 72 acres and houses a sacred relic casket of Lord Buddha? A) Bodh Gaya Vishwa Stupa B) Buddha Samyak Darshan Museum-cum-Memorial Stupa C) Nalanda International Stupa D) Vaishali Heritage Stupa Answer: B Operation Mahadev, in which three Pakistani LeT terrorists were neutralized, took place in…
National News Headlines Buddha Samyak Darshan Museum-cum-Memorial Stupa Inaugurated in Vaishali Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar inaugurated the Buddha Samyak Darshan Museum-cum-Memorial Stupa in Vaishali The Rs 550 crore monument spans 72 acres and is built with pink stones Buddhist monks and followers from 15 countries including China, Japan, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Nepal, Tibet, Myanmar,…
