Current Affairs 01/08/2025

1.

What is the height of the Statue of Unity?

182 metres (597 feet)

120 metres (394 feet)

150 metres (492 feet)

200 metres (656 feet)

2.

Why did Udham Singh assassinate Michael O'Dwyer?

To avenge the death of Bhagat Singh

To protest against the Simon Commission

To demand immediate independence for India in 1940

As revenge for the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, of which Singh was a survivor

3.

Who comprises the Electoral College for electing the Vice-President of India under Article 66(1)?

Elected and nominated members of Rajya Sabha and elected Lok Sabha members

Only elected members of both Rajya Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies

All elected and nominated members of both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha

Only nominated members of Rajya Sabha and elected members of Lok Sabha

4.

What is the significance of the delivery of INS Himgiri to the Indian Navy in July 2025?

It is the third ship of Nilgiri Class and first built by GRSE, Kolkata

It is the first aircraft carrier constructed under Project 17A scheme

It marks India’s entry into global nuclear submarine production

It is the first patrol boat built under Project 75I submarine plan

5.

What is the primary purpose of the PM-DevINE scheme launched in 2022-23?

To support infrastructure and social development in the Northeast

To provide subsidies for private industry in southern states only

To replace existing schemes in agriculture and textile sectors

To implement nationwide pension and health coverage schemes

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