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Correct answer: ₹832 crore. • Amit Shah launched schemes worth over ₹832 crore on International Cooperative Day. • These included ₹111 crore for cooperatives, ₹421 crore for urban development, ₹181 crore for policing, and ₹109 crore for roadways.
Correct answer: Sarhul. • Sarhul is observed to mark spring and the new year by Adivasi communities. • It pays tribute to the Sal tree and holds cultural and ecological significance.
Correct answer: RBI. • RBI was established on April 1, 1935, under the RBI Act 1934. • It was nationalized in 1949 and played a key role in post-1991 liberalization.
Correct answer: ₹1.96 lakh crore. • GST collection in March 2025 was ₹1.96 lakh crore, a 9.9% YoY increase. • Post-refunds, net collections stood at ₹1.76 lakh crore.
Correct answer: DBS Bank India. • Ambuj Chandna joined DBS Bank India, succeeding Prashant Joshi. • He previously held leadership roles at Kotak Mahindra Bank and other firms.
Correct answer: Uttarakhand. • On March 31, 2025, Uttarakhand renamed 15 locations to reflect cultural significance. • Examples include Aurangzebpur to Shivaji Nagar and Miyanwala to Ramji Wala.
Correct answer: Aryna Sabalenka. • World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka won the Miami Open 2025, defeating Pegula 7-5, 6-2. • She earned her 19th WTA title, completing the tournament without losing a set.
Correct answer: 6.5%. • Moody’s projected India’s GDP growth at 6.5%, the highest among G20 countries. • Factors include tax reforms, rate cuts, and a resilient domestic market.
Correct answer: ₹24.77 trillion. • UPI transactions reached ₹24.77 trillion in March 2025 with 19.78 billion transactions. • This marked a 13% rise in value and 14% increase in volume from February.
Correct answer: Fram2. • SpaceX launched Fram2 on March 31, 2025, marking the first human orbit over the poles. • It involves 22 experiments in a 430 km polar orbit by an all-civilian crew.
