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Daily Current Affairs
16 July June, 2025
1. Which village has been declared India’s first “Digital Nomad Village” under the ‘Nomad Sikkim’ initiative?
A. Lachung
B. Yakten
C. Dzongu
D. Namchi
E. Mangan
Answer: B. Yakten
Explanation: Yakten village in Sikkim’s Pakyong district has been declared India’s first digital nomad village under the ‘Nomad Sikkim’ initiative to promote year-round digital tourism.
2. The GE-F404 engine, recently delivered to India, is used in which indigenous fighter aircraft?
A. Sukhoi Su-30MKI
B. Rafale
C. Tejas Mk-1A
D. Mirage 2000
E. AMCA
Answer: C. Tejas Mk-1A
Explanation: The GE-F404 engine powers the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk-1A, an upgraded indigenous fighter jet built by HAL.
3. What is the full form of the ADEETIE scheme launched by the Ministry of Power?
A. Advanced Deployment of Energy and Technology in Indian Enterprises
B. Assistance in Deploying Energy Efficient Technologies in Industries & Establishments
C. Advanced Digital Energy Efficiency for Technology and Industry Establishments
D. Atmanirbhar Deployment of Energy Efficiency and Technology for Indian Enterprises
E. Assistance for Deployment of Electric Equipment in Traditional Industry Ecosystem
Answer: B. Assistance in Deploying Energy Efficient Technologies in Industries & Establishments
Explanation: ADEETIE aims to improve energy efficiency in MSMEs by deploying modern clean technologies.
4. Which initiative commemorates 75 years of the National Sample Survey and promotes AI-driven data innovation?
A. Skill India Innovation Lab
B. BharatStat 2047
C. Statathon – A Data Journey Towards Viksit Bharat
D. NSS NextGen
E. Viksit Bharat Hackathon
Answer: C. Statathon – A Data Journey Towards Viksit Bharat
Explanation: The NSO launched ‘Statathon’ to modernize India’s statistical systems using AI and tech, commemorating 75 years of NSS.
5. The Sai Subhiksha Kisan Health Card provides what unique benefit to farmers?
A. Crop insurance
B. Free internet connectivity
C. Free healthcare services
D. Subsidized seeds
E. Interest-free loans
Answer: C. Free healthcare services
Explanation: The Sai Subhiksha Kisan Health Card was launched to provide free medical treatment to farmers, reducing financial health burdens.
6. Which Indian state has approved genetically modified (GM) maize field trials for the 2025 kharif season?
A. Punjab
B. Haryana
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. Maharashtra
E. Karnataka
Answer: A. Punjab
Explanation: The Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) in Ludhiana will conduct field trials for GM maize during the 2025 kharif season.
7. Which new ULIP fund was launched by Ageas Federal Life Insurance in July 2025?
A. Digital Bharat Equity Fund
B. India Innovation Index Fund
C. India Sector Leaders Fund
D. Future India Infra Fund
E. India Balanced Opportunity Fund
Answer: C. India Sector Leaders Fund
Explanation: Ageas Federal launched the India Sector Leaders Fund as a ULIP offering to invest in top-performing companies across sectors.
8. What is the objective of the TAFE–ICRISAT Adaptive Agriculture Research Centre?
A. Promote cotton mechanization only
B. Train farmers for export trade
C. Promote sustainable farming and mechanization for smallholders
D. Offer subsidies for crop loans
E. Promote GM crop production
Answer: C. Promote sustainable farming and mechanization for smallholders
Explanation: TAFE and ICRISAT have collaborated to educate farmers on sustainable agriculture and provide scale-appropriate mechanization solutions.
9. What percentage of interest subsidy is offered to micro & small enterprises under the ADEETIE scheme?
A. 10%
B. 7%
C. 5%
D. 3%
E. 2%
Answer: C. 5%
Explanation: Under ADEETIE, micro and small enterprises receive a 5% interest subsidy to adopt energy-efficient technologies.
10. Which regulatory body launched a settlement scheme for expired Venture Capital Funds (VCFs)?
A. RBI
B. SEBI
C. IRDAI
D. NABARD
E. NITI Aayog
Answer: B. SEBI
Explanation: SEBI introduced a settlement scheme (July 21, 2025 – Jan 19, 2026) for VCFs that failed to wind up expired schemes properly.
