1. Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD), that was recently seen in news, is mostly occurred in which species/group?
[A] Birds
[B] Mammals
[C] Cattle
[D] None of the Above
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Correct Answer: C [Cattle]
Notes:
Pune district in Maharashtra has been declared an affected area due to rising Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) cases in cattle. As of now, 906 cattle are infected, with 591 recovered and 15 deaths reported. Pune has over 8.46 lakh cattle as per the 20th Livestock Census and is a major milk producer. Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) is a highly infectious viral disease affecting all breeds of cattle and water buffalo. It is caused by Lumpy Skin Disease Virus (LSDV), belonging to the genus Capripoxvirus (CaPV) under the family Poxviridae.
2. What is the name of the scheme that allows young Indians to live, work, or study in the UK for up to 2 years?
[A] India-UK Graduate Exchange Programme
[B] India Young Professionals Scheme
[C] UK-India Skilled Worker Visa
[D] UK-India Tourist Visa Plus
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Correct Answer: B [India Young Professionals Scheme]
Notes:
The United Kingdom (UK) has opened its final 2025 visa ballot under the India Young Professionals Scheme for Indians aged 18–30 to live, work, or study in the UK for two years. The scheme was part of the India-UK Migration and Mobility Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in May 2021 and announced during the G20 summit in Bali. It was officially launched in February 2023. It allows Indian citizens aged 18–30 with a bachelor’s degree or higher to live and work in the UK for up to two years.
3. What is the theme of 4th edition of World Food India 2025?
[A] Processing for Prosperity
[B] Innovation in Agriculture
[C] Nourishing the Nation
[D] Right to Foods for a better life
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Correct Answer: A [Processing for Prosperity]
Notes:
The Ministry of Food Processing Industries will host the 4th edition of World Food India 2025 from 25th September at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The theme of the four-day event is “Processing for Prosperity.” The food processing sector can boost farmers’ income, create jobs, and generate revenue. The government aims to make India a global food processing hub. Schemes like Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY) support the sector’s development.
4. Which state government has launched foreign language scheme named CM-FLIGHT to boost overseas employment?
[A] Manipur
[B] Tripura
[C] Mizoram
[D] Assam
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Correct Answer: D [Assam]
Notes:
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the Chief Minister’s Foreign Language Initiative for Global Human Talent (CM-FLIGHT) to enhance youth employability abroad. The scheme will offer structured training in foreign languages, including up to Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N2 level. The project aligns with Japan’s Specified Skilled Worker (SSW) visa program to facilitate paid short-term jobs in Japan. A subsidy of ₹1.5 lakh will be provided to each selected applicant for language training. This initiative aims to tackle unemployment and underemployment in Assam through international job access.
5. Income Tax Day is celebrated on which day every year in India?
[A] 22 July
[B] 23 July
[C] 24 July
[D] 25 July
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Correct Answer: C [24 July]
Notes:
India celebrates Income Tax Day on 24th July 2025, marking the 166th anniversary of the introduction of income tax in 1860 by Sir James Wilson to manage post-1857 war expenses. This day honours the evolution of India’s tax system and its role in nation-building. The tax system progressed from the Income Tax Act of 1922 to the comprehensive Income Tax Act of 1961. Major reforms began with Permanent Account Number (PAN) in 1972, followed by computerization in 1981 and the new PAN series in 1995. The Income Tax Bill 2025 has been tabled to replace the 1961 Act, aiming to simplify language, remove outdated clauses, and enhance clarity.
