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Current Affairs Today 2 July 2025 summaries
NATIONAL AFFAIRS
- MEE Report 2020–25 (Protected Areas)
- Launched by Union Environment Minister Bhupendra Yadav at ICCON 2025, WII–Dehradun; covers 438 National Parks & Wildlife Sanctuaries.
- Kerala ranked best state (76.22%, only state rated “Very Good”); among UTs Chandigarh topped (85.16%). Ladakh rated “Poor” (34.9%).
- Overall ratings: 84 Very Good, 214 Good, 122 Fair, 18 Poor.
- Top-scoring parks: Eravikulam NP (Kerala) and Dachigam NP (J&K) — each 92.97%.
- Launched by Union Environment Minister Bhupendra Yadav at ICCON 2025, WII–Dehradun; covers 438 National Parks & Wildlife Sanctuaries.
- World’s Youngest to Summit Mt. Elbrus
- Teghbir Singh (6y 9m) scaled Mt. Elbrus (5,642 m), Russia, on 28 June 2025; trek began 20 June in sub-zero, low-oxygen conditions.
- Breaks 2024 record of Wagah Kushagra (7y 3m); certified by the Kabardino-Balkarian federation.
- Teghbir Singh (6y 9m) scaled Mt. Elbrus (5,642 m), Russia, on 28 June 2025; trek began 20 June in sub-zero, low-oxygen conditions.
- MY Bharat 2.0 — MoU (MYAS × Digital India Corporation)
- Signed 30 June 2025 to upgrade the youth platform with modular architecture, full Android/iOS apps, AI features (smart CV, bots, voice, WhatsApp), geo-tagging, dashboards, and interactive learning.
- Integrations: Aadhaar, DigiLocker, Bhashini, MyGov; new hubs for Careers, Mentorship, Fit India.
- Adoption to date: 1.76 crore youth; 1.19 lakh orgs registered.
- Signed 30 June 2025 to upgrade the youth platform with modular architecture, full Android/iOS apps, AI features (smart CV, bots, voice, WhatsApp), geo-tagging, dashboards, and interactive learning.
- Nationwide Cell Broadcast (CB) Disaster Alerts — Testing
- DoT + NDMA piloting an indigenous C-DOT cell broadcast system for instant, area-wide alerts (vs SMS to individuals), using Common Alerting Protocol; supports multiple Indian languages.
- Complements SACHET (already live in all 36 States/UTs; 6,899 crore alerts sent historically).
- DoT + NDMA piloting an indigenous C-DOT cell broadcast system for instant, area-wide alerts (vs SMS to individuals), using Common Alerting Protocol; supports multiple Indian languages.
- Adani Green crosses 15 GW
- AGEL commissioned 1,011.5 MW at Khavda (Gujarat); total operational capacity 15,539.9 MW, first Indian RE player to cross 15 GW.
- Mix: Solar 11,005.5 MW, Wind 1,977.8 MW, Hybrid 2,556.6 MW.
- Estimated impact: power for 7.9 million homes; 28.6 MT CO₂ avoided/yr; target 50 GW by 2030.
- AGEL commissioned 1,011.5 MW at Khavda (Gujarat); total operational capacity 15,539.9 MW, first Indian RE player to cross 15 GW.
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
- Global Unicorn Index 2025 (Hurun)
- USA 1st (758); China 2nd (343); India 3rd (64). Total 1,523 unicorns in 52 countries; value US$5.6T (+22% YoY).
- 203 new unicorns in 2024: USA 108, China 36, RoW 59.
- SpaceX (US$350B) becomes world’s most valuable unicorn (overtakes ByteDance).
- Top investor: Tiger Global, then SoftBank, Sequoia.
- City ranking: San Francisco (199), New York (142), Beijing (75); in India: Bengaluru (7th), Mumbai (22nd), Gurugram (27th).
- USA 1st (758); China 2nd (343); India 3rd (64). Total 1,523 unicorns in 52 countries; value US$5.6T (+22% YoY).
- Active Satellites (as of 29 Jun 2025)
- ~12,952 active objects in orbit; 145 satellites launched in 2025.
- Country counts (latest sources cited in your note): USA 8,530, Russia 1,559; India ~136 total launched (incl. private/academic).
- ~12,952 active objects in orbit; 145 satellites launched in 2025.
- Bonn Climate Change Conference (SB62), 16–26 Jun 2025
- Prep meet for COP30 (Belém, Brazil; 10–21 Nov 2025).
- Focus on Global Goal on Adaptation and climate finance accountability; strong interventions from India, G-77+China, LMDC, AOSIS, LDCs, AGN.
- Prep meet for COP30 (Belém, Brazil; 10–21 Nov 2025).
- Suriname — WHO Malaria-Free
- 30 June 2025: first Amazon nation certified malaria-free; now 46 countries + 1 territory certified globally.
- Last local P. falciparum case in 2018; P. vivax in 2021; success via indoor spraying, diagnosis scale-up, and community Malaria Service Deliverers.
- 30 June 2025: first Amazon nation certified malaria-free; now 46 countries + 1 territory certified globally.
BANKING & FINANCE
- RBI: International Investment Position (FY25)
- >72% of overseas financial asset growth driven by reserve assets, currency & deposits, direct investment; reserves alone ~54%.
- Net claims of non-residents fell US$31.2B in FY25 (assets +US$105.4B vs liabilities +US$74.2B).
- Q4 FY25: net claims ↓ US$34.2B to US$330B; asset/liability changes US$60B/US$25.8B.
- Assets/Liabilities ratio improved 74.1% → 77.5%; net claims/GDP improved –10.1% → –8.7%.
- Q4 drivers of liabilities rise: loans (US$10B) + FDI in (US$9.7B) ≈ 75%.
- >72% of overseas financial asset growth driven by reserve assets, currency & deposits, direct investment; reserves alone ~54%.
- Slice launches UPI Credit Card & India’s 1st UPI-powered Bank Branch
- Post-merger with NESFB (Oct 2024), Slice unveils RuPay UPI Credit Card (zero fee, up to 3% cashback, “Slice in 3” no-cost EMIs).
- Opens UPI-powered branch in Koramangala, Bengaluru with cardless cash, digital onboarding, UPI deposits/withdrawals.
- Post-merger with NESFB (Oct 2024), Slice unveils RuPay UPI Credit Card (zero fee, up to 3% cashback, “Slice in 3” no-cost EMIs).
ECONOMY & BUSINESS
- Jumbotail becomes 2025’s 5th Indian Unicorn
- US$120M Series D led by SC Ventures; total funding US$263M.
- Acquires Solv India (CCI-approved); combined reach 5+ lakh kiranas/MSMEs across 400+ cities.
- Funds to scale AI-native products and talent (PM, AI/ML, supply chain, marketing).
- US$120M Series D led by SC Ventures; total funding US$263M.
- SatSure × Dhruva Space — EOaaS MoU
- End-to-end Earth Observation-as-a-Service: payload→platform→launch→ground→analytics.
- Builds on KaleidEO sub-metre payloads; Dhruva setting up 280,000 sq ft spacecraft facility (up to 500 kg class).
- End-to-end Earth Observation-as-a-Service: payload→platform→launch→ground→analytics.
APPOINTMENTS
- Parag Jain appointed R&AW Secretary (from 1 Jul 2025 for 2 years), succeeding Ravi Sinha (retiring 30 Jun 2025).
- Ravi Agrawal re-appointed CBDT Chairman (1 Jul 2025–30 Jun 2026); originally took charge June 2024.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
- DRDO Photonic Radar (Indigenous, First-of-its-kind)
- Designed by LRDE (Bengaluru) with private partners under TDF; targets stealth detection, ultra-high resolution, jam-resistance.
- Photonic architecture (lasers/optics) across mmWave→THz, up to 34 GHz, 11 GHz bandwidth; 1.3 cm imaging resolution; detects objects ~3×4 cm.
- Portable for Su-30MKI, Rafale, Tejas, and ground/mobile air defence; trials ahead.
- Designed by LRDE (Bengaluru) with private partners under TDF; targets stealth detection, ultra-high resolution, jam-resistance.
- First Silicon-Free CMOS Computer (Penn State)
- Fully built using 2D materials (paper-thin) instead of silicon; proof-of-concept for faster, flexible electronics and future non-silicon CMOS.
- Fully built using 2D materials (paper-thin) instead of silicon; proof-of-concept for faster, flexible electronics and future non-silicon CMOS.
SPORTS
- US Open Badminton 2025 (Super 300, 24–29 Jun, Iowa)
- Ayush Shetty wins Men’s Singles (21–18, 21–13 vs Brian Yang); first Indian BWF title in 2025; ends India’s overseas MS title drought since Canada Open 2023.
- Tanvi Sharma (16): youngest Indian to reach a BWF World Tour final; runner-up to Beiwen Zhang; notable wins over Nguyễn Thùy Linh (WR12) & Pitchamon Opatniputh.
- Prize money US$240,000; singles winner US$18,000, runner-up US$9,120.
- Ayush Shetty wins Men’s Singles (21–18, 21–13 vs Brian Yang); first Indian BWF title in 2025; ends India’s overseas MS title drought since Canada Open 2023.
BOOKS & AUTHORS
- “Swasthya Ke Prahari” by Lalit Shaurya
- Released by Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami at ONGC Community Centre, Dehradun.
- Children’s health-awareness book; author known for Dadaji ki Chaupal, Gulddar Dagdia, Bal Tarang, Corona Warriors, Swachhata Ke Sipahi.
- Released by Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami at ONGC Community Centre, Dehradun.
IMPORTANT DAYS
- National Doctors’ Day
- Theme: “Behind the Mask: Who Heals the Healers?”
- Honors Dr. B. C. Roy (birth & death anniversary).
- First observed 1991 (IMA recommendation).
- Theme: “Behind the Mask: Who Heals the Healers?”
- GST Day
- Marks GST rollout (1 July 2017); 8th observance.
- Theme: “GST — Simplifying Taxes: Empowering Citizens.”
- FY25 gross GST ₹22.08 lakh crore (+9.4% YoY); 1.51+ crore active taxpayers (Apr 30, 2025).
- GST Pakhwada conclave (16–30 Jun) held in Kochi.
- Marks GST rollout (1 July 2017); 8th observance.
- CA Day
- Commemorates ICAI founding (1 July 1949) under CA Act 1949; 77th anniversary in 2025.
- ICAI: 3.8+ lakh members, 8+ lakh students; world’s 2nd-largest accounting body.
- 2025 celebration at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
- Commemorates ICAI founding (1 July 1949) under CA Act 1949; 77th anniversary in 2025.
STATE NEWs
- Goa: Raj Bhavan Annadhan Scheme
- Launched at Old Durbar Hall, Panaji; Kerala Governor R. V. Arlekar with Goa Governor P. S. Sreedharan Pillai and CM Dr. Pramod Sawant.
- ₹1,20,000 to Goa Street Providence; ₹25,000 each to ~40 cancer/dialysis patients.
- Governor to donate book royalties to support needy patients; additional aid via Governor’s Discretionary Fund.
- Launched at Old Durbar Hall, Panaji; Kerala Governor R. V. Arlekar with Goa Governor P. S. Sreedharan Pillai and CM Dr. Pramod Sawant.
NATIONAL AFFAIRS
1. Where was the Management Effectiveness Evaluation (MEE) Report 2020–25 for 438 Protected Areas launched in June 2025?
A. New Delhi, Delhi
B. Dehradun, Uttarakhand
C. Kochi, Kerala
D. Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
E. Guwahati, Assam
Answer: B. Dehradun, Uttarakhand
2. Which state topped the Management Effectiveness Evaluation (MEE) Report 2020–25 with a score of 76.22%?
A. Tamil Nadu
B. Kerala
C. Karnataka
D. Maharashtra
E. Uttar Pradesh
Answer: B. Kerala
3. Which Union Territory achieved the highest score in the MEE Report 2020–25 with 85.16%?
A. Ladakh
B. Puducherry
C. Chandigarh
D. Delhi
E. Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Answer: C. Chandigarh
4. Which two National Parks achieved the highest score of 92.97% in the MEE Report 2020–25?
A. Kaziranga NP and Sundarbans NP
B. Eravikulam NP and Dachigam NP
C. Jim Corbett NP and Ranthambore NP
D. Kanha NP and Bandipur NP
E. Gir NP and Periyar NP
Answer: B. Eravikulam NP and Dachigam NP
5. At what age did Teghbir Singh become the youngest person to climb Mount Elbrus in June 2025?
A. 5 years and 6 months
B. 6 years and 9 months
C. 7 years and 3 months
D. 8 years and 1 month
E. 9 years and 2 months
Answer: B. 6 years and 9 months
6. Which organization issued the Mountain Climbing Certificate to Teghbir Singh for climbing Mount Elbrus?
A. International Mountaineering Federation
B. Mountaineering, Rock Climbing and Sports Tourism Federation of Kabardino-Balkarian Republic
C. Russian Alpine Association
D. Himalayan Mountaineering Institute
E. World Mountain Climbing Authority
Answer: B. Mountaineering, Rock Climbing and Sports Tourism Federation of Kabardino-Balkarian Republic
7. With which organization did the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) sign an MoU to develop the MY Bharat 2.0 platform?
A. National Informatics Centre
B. Digital India Corporation
C. Centre for Development of Telematics
D. National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology
E. Indian Computer Emergency Response Team
Answer: B. Digital India Corporation
8. Which of the following is NOT a feature of the MY Bharat 2.0 platform?
A. AI-powered chatbots
B. Modular architecture for scalability
C. Fully functional mobile applications
D. Blockchain-based security protocols
E. Integrated dashboards for institutions
Answer: D. Blockchain-based security protocols
9. Which national digital platform is NOT mentioned as being integrated with MY Bharat 2.0?
A. Aadhaar
B. DigiLocker
C. Bhashini
D. MyGov
E. UPI
Answer: E. UPI
10. Which organization developed the indigenous Cell Broadcast (CB) disaster alert system tested nationwide in June 2025?
A. Indian Space Research Organisation
B. Centre for Development of Telematics
C. National Disaster Management Authority
D. Bharat Electronics Limited
E. National Informatics Centre
Answer: B. Centre for Development of Telematics
11. What protocol does the Cell Broadcast (CB) disaster alert system use, as recommended by the International Telecommunication Union?
A. Emergency Alert Protocol
B. Common Alerting Protocol
C. Disaster Communication Protocol
D. Real-Time Alert Protocol
E. National Emergency Protocol
Answer: B. Common Alerting Protocol
12. What is the total operational renewable energy capacity of Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) as of June 2025?
A. 12,539.9 MW
B. 13,000 MW
C. 15,539.9 MW
D. 17,000 MW
E. 20,539.9 MW
Answer: C. 15,539.9 MW
13. How many households can Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) supply clean energy to with its 15,539.9 MW capacity?
A. 5.9 million
B. 6.5 million
C. 7.9 million
D. 8.5 million
E. 9.2 million
Answer: C. 7.9 million
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
14. According to the Global Unicorn Index 2025, how many unicorns does India have?
A. 54
B. 64
C. 74
D. 84
E. 94
Answer: B. 64
15. Which country topped the Global Unicorn Index 2025 with 758 unicorns?
A. China
B. United States of America
C. United Kingdom
D. India
E. Japan
Answer: B. United States of America
16. Which company was named the most valuable unicorn in the Global Unicorn Index 2025?
A. ByteDance
B. SpaceX
C. OpenAI
D. Tesla
E. Ant Group
Answer: B. SpaceX
17. Which Indian city ranked 7th in the Global Unicorn Index 2025 as a unicorn capital?
A. Mumbai
B. Bengaluru
C. Delhi
D. Gurugram
E. Hyderabad
Answer: B. Bengaluru
18. According to Orbiting Now, how many active satellites were orbiting Earth as of 29 June 2025?
A. 10,952
B. 11,952
C. 12,952
D. 13,952
E. 14,952
Answer: C. 12,952
19. How many satellites does India have in orbit as per ISRO’s data as of December 31, 2024?
A. 116
B. 126
C. 136
D. 146
E. 156
Answer: C. 136
20. Where was the 2025 Bonn Climate Change Conference held?
A. Berlin, Germany
B. Munich, Germany
C. Bonn, Germany
D. Hamburg, Germany
E. Frankfurt, Germany
Answer: C. Bonn, Germany
21. Which article of the Paris Agreement was demanded to be included as a formal agenda item during the 2025 Bonn Climate Change Conference?
A. Article 7.1
B. Article 8.1
C. Article 9.1
D. Article 10.1
E. Article 11.1
Answer: C. Article 9.1
22. Which country became the first Amazon nation to earn WHO’s malaria-free certification in June 2025?
A. Brazil
B. Peru
C. Suriname
D. Venezuela
E. Colombia
Answer: C. Suriname
23. How many countries and territories have been certified malaria-free by WHO as of June 2025?
A. 44
B. 45
C. 46
D. 47
E. 48
Answer: D. 47
BANKING & FINANCE
24. According to RBI’s IIP data for FY25, what percentage of the growth in India’s overseas financial assets was driven by reserve assets?
A. 44%
B. 48%
C. 54%
D. 58%
E. 62%
Answer: C. 54%
25. What was the net claims of non-residents on India by March 31, 2025, as per RBI’s IIP data?
A. USD 300 billion
B. USD 310 billion
C. USD 320 billion
D. USD 330 billion
E. USD 340 billion
Answer: D. USD 330 billion
26. Which feature is NOT offered by the Slice UPI Credit Card launched in June 2025?
A. Zero joining and annual fees
B. Up to 3% cashback on all spending
C. Split transactions into three interest-free instalments
D. Free international transactions
E. RuPay-based card
Answer: D. Free international transactions
27. Where did Slice open India’s first UPI-powered bank branch in June 2025?
A. Bengaluru, Karnataka
B. Mumbai, Maharashtra
C. Guwahati, Assam
D. Koramangala, Bengaluru
E. Hyderabad, Telangana
Answer: D. Koramangala, Bengaluru
ECONOMY & BUSINESS
28. How much funding did Jumbotail raise in its Series D funding round in June 2025?
A. USD 100 million
B. USD 110 million
C. USD 120 million
D. USD 130 million
E. USD 140 million
Answer: C. USD 120 million
29. Which organization led the Series D funding round for Jumbotail in June 2025?
A. Artal Asia
B. SC Ventures
C. Sequoia Capital
D. Tiger Global
E. Softbank
Answer: B. SC Ventures
30. Which company did Jumbotail acquire as part of its expansion strategy in June 2025?
A. Netradyne
B. Solv India
C. Juspay
D. Porter
E. Drools Pet Food
Answer: B. Solv India
31. What is the purpose of the MoU signed between SatSure Analytics and Dhruva Space in June 2025?
A. To develop satellite communication systems
B. To deliver end-to-end Earth Observation-as-a-Service (EOaaS) solutions
C. To establish a new space research institute
D. To launch weather monitoring satellites
E. To create AI-based navigation systems
Answer: B. To deliver end-to-end Earth Observation-as-a-Service (EOaaS) solutions
32. What is the size of the spacecraft manufacturing facility being set up by Dhruva Space in Hyderabad?
A. 180,000 square feet
B. 230,000 square feet
C. 280,000 square feet
D. 330,000 square feet
E. 380,000 square feet
Answer: C. 280,000 square feet
APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS
33. Who was appointed as the new Secretary of the Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW) in June 2025?
A. Ravi Sinha
B. Parag Jain
C. Sanjay Malhotra
D. Nitin Gupta
E. Ravi Agrawal
Answer: B. Parag Jain
34. What is the tenure of Parag Jain as the Secretary of R&AW?
A. One year
B. Two years
C. Three years
D. Four years
E. Five years
Answer: B. Two years
35. Until when was Ravi Agrawal’s tenure as Chairman of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) extended?
A. June 2025
B. December 2025
C. June 2026
D. December 2026
E. June 2027
Answer: C. June 2026
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
36. Which organization developed India’s first indigenous Photonic Radar unveiled in June 2025?
A. Indian Space Research Organisation
B. Defence Research and Development Organization
C. Bharat Electronics Limited
D. Electronics and Radar Development Establishment
E. Centre for Development of Telematics
Answer: B. Defence Research and Development Organization
37. What is the resolution capability of India’s Photonic Radar for detecting objects?
A. 1.3 cm
B. 2.3 cm
C. 3.3 cm
D. 4.3 cm
E. 5.3 cm
Answer: A. 1.3 cm
38. Where was the world’s first silicon-free computer using 2D materials developed?
A. Massachusetts Institute of Technology
B. Stanford University
C. Pennsylvania State University
D. California Institute of Technology
E. University of Cambridge
Answer: C. Pennsylvania State University
39. What technology was used to build the world’s first silicon-free computer?
A. Quantum computing
B. Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor (CMOS) with 2D materials
C. Graphene-based transistors
D. Carbon nanotube circuits
E. Organic semiconductor materials
Answer: B. Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor (CMOS) with 2D materials
SPORTS
40. Who won the Men’s Singles title at the US Open Badminton Tournament 2025?
A. Brian Yang
B. Ayush Shetty
C. Lakshya Sen
D. Nguyễn Thùy Linh
E. Beiwen Zhang
Answer: B. Ayush Shetty
41. Who was the runner-up in the Women’s Singles final at the US Open Badminton Tournament 2025?
A. Beiwen Zhang
B. Tanvi Sharma
C. Nguyễn Thùy Linh
D. Pitchamon Opatniputh
E. Anupama Upadhyaya
Answer: B. Tanvi Sharma
42. What was the total prize money for the US Open Badminton Tournament 2025?
A. USD 180,000
B. USD 200,000
C. USD 240,000
D. USD 280,000
E. USD 320,000
Answer: C. USD 240,000
BOOKS & AUTHORS
43. Who authored the children’s health-awareness book “Swasthya Ke Prahari” released in June 2025?
A. Pushkar Singh Dhami
B. Lalit Shaurya
C. Virendra R. Tiwari
D. Mansukh Mandaviya
E. Pramod Sawant
Answer: B. Lalit Shaurya
44. Where was the book “Swasthya Ke Prahari” released in June 2025?
A. New Delhi, Delhi
B. Dehradun, Uttarakhand
C. Mumbai, Maharashtra
D. Panaji, Goa
E. Bengaluru, Karnataka
Answer: B. Dehradun, Uttarakhand
IMPORTANT DAYS
45. What is the theme of National Doctor’s Day 2025?
A. Healing Hands, Caring Hearts
B. Behind the Mask: Who Heals the Healers?
C. Doctors: Pillars of Health
D. Compassion in Care
E. Empowering Healthcare Heroes
Answer: B. Behind the Mask: Who Heals the Healers?
46. National Doctor’s Day 2025 commemorates the birth and death anniversary of which distinguished physician?
A. Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam
B. Dr. Bidhan Chandran Roy
C. Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
D. Dr. Verghese Kurien
E. Dr. Norman Bethune
Answer: B. Dr. Bidhan Chandran Roy
47. What is the theme of Goods and Services Tax (GST) Day 2025?
A. GST: Unifying India’s Economy
B. GST-Simplifying Taxes: Empowering Citizens
C. GST: Driving Economic Growth
D. GST: A New Era of Taxation
E. GST: Transparency in Taxation
Answer: B. GST-Simplifying Taxes: Empowering Citizens
48. When was the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime introduced in India?
A. 1 July 2016
B. 1 July 2017
C. 1 July 2018
D. 1 July 2019
E. 1 July 2020
Answer: B. 1 July 2017
49. What is the significance of National Chartered Accountants Day observed on 1 July?
A. It marks the establishment of the Reserve Bank of India
B. It commemorates the founding of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
C. It celebrates the introduction of the GST regime
D. It honors the contributions of financial auditors
E. It recognizes the role of tax consultants
Answer: B. It commemorates the founding of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
50. How many active GST-registered taxpayers were there in India as of 30 April 2025?
A. 1.31 crore
B. 1.41 crore
C. 1.51 crore
D. 1.61 crore
E. 1.71 crore
Answer: C. 1.51 crore
STATE NEWS
51. Who launched the Raj Bhavan Annadhan Scheme in Goa in June 2025?
A. PS Sreedharan Pillai
B. Pramod Sawant
C. Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar
D. Mansukh Mandaviya
E. Pushkar Singh Dhami
Answer: C. Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar
52. How much financial aid was provided to each of the approximately 40 patients under the Raj Bhavan Annadhan Scheme in Goa?
A. Rs. 15,000
B. Rs. 20,000
C. Rs. 25,000
D. Rs. 30,000
E. Rs. 35,000
Answer: C. Rs. 25,000