Current Affairs Quiz — November 2025
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
At the fifth Audit Diwas in November 2025, the Vice-President noted the CAG's 165 years of service since the office of Auditor General was instituted in:
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Correct answer: C — 1860
The office of Auditor General was instituted in 1860, giving 165 years of service by 2025.
The CAG of India currently chairs which regional body of Supreme Audit Institutions?
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Correct answer: A — ASOSAI
The CAG currently chairs the Asian Organisation of Supreme Audit Institutions (ASOSAI).
'One Nation, One Set of Object Heads of Expenditure' for both the Union and State governments, praised at Audit Diwas 2025, was notified by:
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Correct answer: C — Comptroller and Auditor General of India
The Vice-President applauded the CAG for notifying 'One Nation, One Set of Object Heads of Expenditure'.
The 19th WAVES Film Bazaar in November 2025 was held alongside which edition of the International Film Festival of India?
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Correct answer: B — 56th
WAVES Film Bazaar was held on the sidelines of the 56th IFFI in Goa.
How many projects were shortlisted for the Co-Production Market of the 19th WAVES Film Bazaar?
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Correct answer: A — 22 feature projects and 5 documentaries
The Co-Production Market presents 22 feature projects and five documentaries.
Where will the 20th International Tipitaka Chanting Ceremony be held in December 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Mahabodhi Temple, Bodhgaya
The ceremony will be held at the Mahabodhi Temple, Bodhgaya, Bihar from 2 to 13 December 2025.
The International Tipitaka Chanting Ceremony has been held annually since:
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Correct answer: D — 2006
The event has been held annually since 2006; the 2025 edition is the 20th.
Who will be the chief guest at the opening of the 20th International Tipitaka Chanting Ceremony on 2 December 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Pema Khandu
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu will be the chief guest at the opening ceremony.
Who led the Indian delegation to the Dubai Air Show 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Sanjay Seth
Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth led the Indian delegation.
With which of the following did the Indian Air Force participate in the Dubai Air Show 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Suryakiran Aerobatic Team and LCA Tejas
The IAF participated with the Suryakiran Aerobatic Team and the LCA Tejas.
Where did PM Modi address the Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas programme on 15 November 2025, marking Birsa Munda's 150th birth anniversary?
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Correct answer: B — Dediapada, Gujarat
PM Modi addressed the programme at Dediapada in Narmada district, Gujarat.
Projects worth how much were inaugurated and had foundation stones laid by PM Modi at Dediapada on Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Over ₹9,700 crore
The projects were worth over ₹9,700 crore. ₹18,000 crore is the allocation for EMRSs over five to six years that the PM mentioned.
Consider the following statements: 1. The birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda has been officially commemorated as Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas since 2021. 2. The PM-JANMAN scheme was launched from Dediapada in Gujarat. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: the PM said PM-JANMAN was launched from Khunti in Jharkhand.
The Shri Govind Guru Chair for tribal language promotion, inaugurated on Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas 2025, has been established at:
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Correct answer: C — Birsa Munda Tribal University
The PM said the Shri Govind Guru Chair has been established at the Birsa Munda Tribal University.
Exercise Garuda 25, held in November 2025, is a bilateral air exercise between the Indian Air Force and the air force of:
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Correct answer: B — France
Garuda is the bilateral air exercise between the IAF and the French Air and Space Force.
Where was the 8th edition of Exercise Garuda held in November 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Mont-de-Marsan, France
Garuda 25 was held at Mont-de-Marsan, France from 16 to 27 November 2025.
Which IAF fighter aircraft took part in Exercise Garuda 25?
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Correct answer: B — Su-30MKI
The IAF participated with Su-30MKI fighters, supported by C-17 and IL-78 aircraft.
What is the approximate length of the Mumbai–Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail corridor reviewed by PM Modi in November 2025?
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Correct answer: C — ~508 km
The MAHSR corridor spans about 508 km; 352 km of it lies in Gujarat and Dadra & Nagar Haveli.
Roughly what share of the Mumbai–Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail route is on viaducts?
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Correct answer: D — About 85%
465 km, about 85% of the route, is on viaducts.
Consider the following statements about the Mumbai–Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail corridor: 1. About 156 km of the corridor lies in Maharashtra. 2. The Surat–Bilimora section of about 47 km is at an advanced stage, with civil works and track-bed laying completed. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct as per PIB's release on the PM's Surat visit.
On which date was the state of Jharkhand formed, whose silver jubilee was celebrated in November 2025?
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Correct answer: D — 15 November 2000
Jharkhand was formed on 15 November 2000, the birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda.
Where was the main celebration of Jharkhand's 25th Foundation Day held?
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Correct answer: B — Morabadi Ground, Ranchi
The main silver jubilee celebration was held at Morabadi Ground in Ranchi, led by CM Hemant Soren.
What does AMRIT stand for in AMRIT Pharmacy, which completed 10 years in November 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Affordable Medicines and Reliable Implants for Treatment
AMRIT stands for Affordable Medicines and Reliable Implants for Treatment.
Which organisation implements the AMRIT Pharmacy network?
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Correct answer: B — HLL Lifecare Limited
AMRIT pharmacies are implemented by HLL Lifecare Ltd, which pledged to double outlets to 500.
What is the enumeration phase of Phase II of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls?
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Correct answer: B — 4 November – 4 December 2025
The enumeration phase runs from 4 November to 4 December 2025.
How many States and Union Territories are covered under Phase II of the SIR of electoral rolls?
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Correct answer: C — 12
Phase II covers 12 States/UTs, from Andaman & Nicobar to West Bengal.
Approximately how many electors (as on 27 October 2025) are covered under Phase II of the SIR?
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Correct answer: D — 50.99 crore
The ECI bulletin lists 50,99,72,687 electors across the 12 States/UTs.
The clandestine lab busted by the NCB and Rajasthan Police in Sirohi in November 2025 was producing which drug?
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Correct answer: B — Mephedrone
The seized chemicals were enough to manufacture about 100 kg of mephedrone.
In which district of Rajasthan did the NCB and Rajasthan Police bust a mephedrone lab in November 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Sirohi
The lab was in a remote village in Sirohi district.
The 3rd International Ayurveda Conference in São Paulo in November 2025 commemorated how many years of Ayurveda in Brazil?
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Correct answer: C — 40
The conference commemorated 40 years of Ayurveda in Brazil.
Where and when is the WHO–Ministry of Ayush Global Summit on Traditional Medicine to be held, as mentioned at the São Paulo Ayurveda conference?
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Correct answer: A — New Delhi, 17–19 December 2025
Ambassador Dinesh Bhatia said the summit will be held in New Delhi from 17 to 19 December 2025.
At which location in Andhra Pradesh will SECI develop a 1200 MWh Battery Energy Storage System, finalised in November 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Nandyal
SECI and Andhra Pradesh exchanged Government Orders for a 1200 MWh BESS at Nandyal.
Under which mode will SECI develop the 1200 MWh BESS and 50 MW hybrid solar projects in Andhra Pradesh?
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Correct answer: A — CAPEX mode, with SECI bearing the full investment
Both projects will be developed under CAPEX mode, with SECI undertaking complete investment responsibility.
Which state emerged as the overall champion at the 4th National EMRS Sports Meet 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Telangana
Telangana won the overall championship with 230 medals and 714 points.
Where did the 4th National EMRS Sports Meet 2025 conclude?
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Correct answer: B — Rourkela
It concluded at the Birsa Munda Athletics Stadium, Rourkela, Odisha.
Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) for tribal students were launched in:
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Correct answer: A — 1997–98
EMRS were launched in 1997–98 to provide quality residential education to tribal students from Class 6 to 12.
How many seats did the NDA win in the 243-member Bihar Assembly in the 2025 election?
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Correct answer: C — 202
The NDA won 202 of the 243 seats, as per ECI results declared on 14 November 2025.
Which party emerged as the single largest party in the 2025 Bihar Assembly election?
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Correct answer: A — BJP
The BJP won 89 seats, the most by any party; the JD(U) won 85 and the RJD 25.
Consider the following statements about the 2025 Bihar Assembly election results: 1. The JD(U) won more seats than the BJP. 2. The Mahagathbandhan won 35 seats. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Statement 1 is wrong: the BJP won 89 seats and the JD(U) 85. Statement 2 is correct.
What compliance timeline do the DPDP Rules, 2025 give organisations?
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Correct answer: C — 18 months
The Rules provide an 18-month phased compliance timeline.
Under the DPDP framework, appeals against decisions of the Data Protection Board lie with:
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Correct answer: D — TDSAT
Appeals against the Board's decisions lie with the Appellate Tribunal, TDSAT.
Consider the following statements about the DPDP Act, 2023 and the DPDP Rules, 2025: 1. Consent Managers must be Indian companies. 2. The framework follows the SARAL design — Simple, Accessible, Rational and Actionable. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct as per MeitY's release on the notification of the Rules.
Which service was the lead service for Tri-Services Exercise 2025 'Trishul'?
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Correct answer: C — Indian Navy
TSE-2025 'Trishul' was conducted by the Indian Navy as the lead service, jointly with the Army and the IAF.
Which naval command led Exercise Trishul 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Western Naval Command
The exercise was led by the Western Naval Command, with the Army's Southern Command and the IAF's South Western Air Command.
Where were the 2025 Asian Archery Championships, topped by India, held?
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Correct answer: B — Dhaka
The championships were held in Dhaka, Bangladesh, and concluded on 14 November 2025.
Ankita Bhakat won the women's recurve individual gold at the 2025 Asian Archery Championships by defeating:
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Correct answer: D — Nam Su-hyeon
Ankita beat Korea's Paris 2024 Olympic medallist Nam Su-hyeon 7-3 in the final; she had beaten Deepika Kumari in the semi-final.
Consider the following statements about India at the 2025 Asian Archery Championships: 1. India topped the medal table with six gold medals. 2. Dhiraj Bommadevara and Ankita Bhakat became the first Indian male and female recurve archers to win individual titles at the championships. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct, as reported by Sportstar and Olympics.com.
What was India's annual WPI-based inflation rate (provisional) for October 2025?
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Correct answer: A — −1.21%
WPI inflation was (−) 1.21% in October 2025. 0.13% was September's rate; 1.54% was manufactured products.
What is the base year of India's current Wholesale Price Index series?
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Correct answer: B — 2011-12
The WPI series uses 2011-12 as its base year.
Which edition of the CII Partnership Summit was held in Visakhapatnam in November 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 30th
The 30th CII Partnership Summit was held in Visakhapatnam and inaugurated by the Vice-President.
Where is India's first Drone City, whose foundation stone was laid in November 2025, coming up?
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Correct answer: A — Orvakal Industrial Node, near Kurnool
The Drone City is at the Orvakal Industrial Node near Kurnool on about 300 acres; the Space City is near Sriharikota.
What was the theme of the 30th CII Partnership Summit 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Technology, Trust & Trade – Navigating the New Geoeconomic Order
The theme was 'Technology, Trust & Trade – Navigating the New Geoeconomic Order'.
About what share of the one crore Digital Life Certificates generated in DLC Campaign 4.0 used face authentication?
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Correct answer: C — 58%
59,13,073 DLCs, about 58%, were generated through face authentication.
What is the saturation target for Digital Life Certificates in 2025 under DLC Campaign 4.0?
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Correct answer: A — 2 crore
The department is on track to achieve its 2-crore saturation-based target for 2025.
Which body organised the India–Central Asia Strategic Cyber Exercise held in New Delhi in November 2025?
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Correct answer: B — National Security Council Secretariat
The NSCS organised it in partnership with the MEA and NCIIPC.
Which of the following countries was NOT among the participants of the India–Central Asia Strategic Cyber Exercise (November 2025)?
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Correct answer: C — Afghanistan
The participants were Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan.
Which state is the Focus State at the 44th India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Jharkhand
Jharkhand is the Focus State; Bihar, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh are Partner States.
What is the theme of the 44th India International Trade Fair 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat
IITF 2025 is centred on the theme 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat'.
Which DRDO laboratory developed the new Man-portable Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (MP-AUVs) announced in November 2025?
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Correct answer: A — NSTL, Visakhapatnam
The MP-AUVs were developed by the Naval Science & Technological Laboratory (NSTL), Visakhapatnam.
DRDO's new MP-AUVs are designed primarily for:
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Correct answer: D — Mine countermeasure missions
The MP-AUVs are meant for mine countermeasure missions — detecting and classifying mine-like objects.
Untied Grants released to Panchayati Raj Institutions under the XV Finance Commission can be used for subjects listed in which Schedule of the Constitution?
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Correct answer: C — Eleventh Schedule
Untied Grants are used for needs under the 29 subjects in the Eleventh Schedule, except salaries and establishment costs. The Twelfth Schedule covers municipalities.
How many subjects are listed in the Eleventh Schedule of the Constitution, under which panchayats use XV FC Untied Grants?
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Correct answer: A — 29
The Eleventh Schedule lists 29 subjects, as stated in the Ministry of Panchayati Raj release.
How many cheetahs did Botswana gift to India under Project Cheetah, marked during President Droupadi Murmu's visit in November 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Eight
The President's Secretariat said the event marked Botswana's symbolic donation of eight cheetahs to India.
At which nature reserve did the Presidents of India and Botswana witness the release of cheetahs into a quarantine facility on 13 November 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Mokolodi Nature Reserve
The two Presidents visited the Mokolodi Nature Reserve, where cheetahs from the Ghanzi region were released into a quarantine facility.
Consider the following statements about the November 2025 cheetah gift from Botswana: 1. The cheetahs released at the quarantine facility originated from Botswana's Ghanzi region. 2. The President of Botswana who joined President Murmu was Mokgweetsi Masisi. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
The cheetahs came from the Ghanzi region. Botswana's President at the event was Duma Gideon Boko, not Mokgweetsi Masisi.
How many applications did the 4th round of the PLI Scheme for White Goods (ACs and LED lights) attract, as announced in November 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 13
The round drew 13 applications with a net committed investment of ₹1,914 crore. 80 is the total number of approved beneficiaries so far.
Which department launched the 4th round of the PLI Scheme for White Goods?
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Correct answer: D — Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade
The 4th round was launched by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).
What polling percentage did the Election Commission report for the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025, the highest since 1951?
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Correct answer: D — 67.13%
The ECI said Bihar recorded 67.13% polling, the highest ever since 1951.
Consider the following statements about the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025, as reported by the ECI on 13 November 2025: 1. No appeals were filed in any of Bihar's 38 districts during the Special Intensive Revision. 2. Repolls were held at a few polling stations after requests from recognised parties. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
There were zero SIR appeals across 38 districts. There were also zero repolls; no candidate or recognised party asked for one.
Which edition of the India–Canada Ministerial Dialogue on Trade and Investment was held in November 2025?
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Correct answer: D — 7th
Piyush Goyal and Maninder Sidhu held the 7th edition of the MDTI.
Which Canadian minister visited India from 11 to 14 November 2025 for the trade dialogue with Piyush Goyal?
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Correct answer: B — Maninder Sidhu
Maninder Sidhu, Canada's Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, made the visit.
The INVAR anti-tank missiles ordered by the Ministry of Defence in November 2025 are meant to enhance the firepower of which tank?
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Correct answer: C — T-90
The procurement enhances the firepower and lethality of the T-90, the mainstay of the Army's armoured regiments.
Consider the following statements about the INVAR contract signed on 13 November 2025: 1. It was signed with Bharat Dynamics Limited under the 'Buy (Indian)' category. 2. INVAR is a wire-guided missile meant for helicopters. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
The ₹2,095.70 crore contract is with BDL under 'Buy (Indian)'. INVAR is a laser-guided anti-tank missile for the T-90 tank, not a wire-guided helicopter missile.
What was the value of the INVAR anti-tank missile contract signed by the Ministry of Defence with BDL on 13 November 2025?
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Correct answer: B — ₹2,095.70 crore
The contract for INVAR missiles was worth ₹2,095.70 crore.