[1]. Recently, retail inflation hit a 6-year low of 2.10% in June 2025, based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Which organization is responsible for releasing the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in India?

[A]. Reserve Bank of India

[B]. Niti Aayog

[C]. Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI)

[D]. Ministry of Finance

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[2]. Recently, the Centre fixed prices of 71 key drug formulations through the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA). Under which Ministry does the NPPA function?

[A]. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

[B]. Ministry of Finance

[C]. Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers

[D]. Ministry of Consumer Affairs

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[3]. Recently, India celebrated 10 years of the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY). What is the primary objective of the PMKVY scheme?

[A]. To provide long-term formal education to rural youth

[B]. To offer short-term skill training and upskilling/re-skilling through Recognition of Prior Learning

[C]. To fund startups in emerging technology sectors

[D]. To provide direct employment to all school graduates

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[4]. Recently, the sacred Behdeinkhlam Festival was celebrated in Meghalaya. Which community primarily celebrates this festival?

[A]. Khasis

[B]. Garos

[C]. Pnars (or Jaintias)

[D]. Nagas

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[5]. Recently, the Finance Minister called for collaboration between industry and government to expand Global Capability Centres (GCCs) and attract more Fortune 500 companies to India. What is the primary function of GCCs?

[A]. To act as offshore centres providing services to global firms

[B]. To outsource operations to external vendors

[C]. To regulate foreign investment in emerging markets

[D]. To promote international trade agreements

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