Current Affairs 31/07/2025

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1.

Which of the following is mandatory before commencing coal mining operations in India?

Only Environmental Clearance, as per the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986

Approval of Mine Plan by the company’s board of directors

Statutory clearances including Environmental, Forest (if applicable), Consent to Operate, and Groundwater Clearances

Approval from the Ministry of Coal alone, without other environmental permissions

2.

As of May 2025, approximately what percentage of Indian villages have mobile connectivity?

87.65%

97.65%

100%

74.21%

3.

What is the primary objective of the Sanchar Mitra Scheme?

To engage youth in spreading awareness about telecom-related issues and digital safety

To recruit telecom engineers for rural infrastructure projects

To provide subsidized mobile phones to students in rural areas

To offer technical training in mobile manufacturing to young entrepreneurs

4.

Which of the following is not a feature of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019?

Establishment of a Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA)

Provision for online complaint filing from the consumer’s residence or workplace

Penal provisions for sale of adulterated or spurious goods

Mandatory in-person hearings before Consumer Commissions

5.

What is the main objective of the Swayamshakti Sahakar Yojna?

To provide insurance to rural households against crop failure

To promote women SHGs by enabling access to affordable financial services and sustainable livelihood

To offer subsidies to large-scale agricultural exporters

To replace existing cooperative credit institutions with private microfinance firms

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