Important Days & Themes Current Affairs Quiz — Last 12 months
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What was the theme of National Consumer Day 2025, observed on 24 December 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Efficient and Speedy Disposal through Digital Justice
PIB 2208179: the theme for National Consumer Day 2025 was 'Efficient and Speedy Disposal through Digital Justice'.
According to the Consumer Affairs Minister on National Consumer Day 2025, how much did the National Consumer Helpline secure in refunds between April and December 2025?
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Correct answer: C — ₹42.6 crore
PIB 2208179: the NCH facilitated refunds of ₹42.6 crore across 30 sectors by resolving over 63,800 refund grievances between April and December 2025. (₹2.13 crore is the CCPA's total penalties.)
Kisan Diwas (National Farmers' Day), observed on 23 December, marks the birth anniversary of which former Prime Minister?
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Correct answer: A — Chaudhary Charan Singh
ICAR: Kisan Diwas, observed annually on 23 December, commemorates the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Chaudhary Charan Singh.
Chaudhary Charan Singh, whose birth anniversary is observed as Kisan Diwas, was India's Prime Minister in which order?
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Correct answer: C — Fifth
ICAR-IIWM report (23.12.2025): National Farmers' Day commemorates the birth anniversary of India's fifth Prime Minister, Shri Chaudhary Charan Singh.
On which date is World Meditation Day observed?
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Correct answer: D — 21 December
PIB 2207153 and 2207225: the UN General Assembly declared 21 December as World Meditation Day. 21 June is International Day of Yoga.
Kanha Shanti Vanam, where the Vice-President attended World Meditation Day celebrations in December 2025, is in which state?
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Correct answer: A — Telangana
PIB 2207153: the Vice-President participated in the celebrations at Kanha Shanti Vanam in Telangana.
Consider the following statements about World Meditation Day: 1. The United Nations General Assembly declared 21 December as World Meditation Day. 2. India co-sponsored the UNGA resolution on World Meditation Day. 3. The Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga, which marked the day, works under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
PIB 2207153: India co-sponsored the UNGA resolution declaring 21 December as World Meditation Day. PIB 2207225: MDNIY is under the Ministry of Ayush, so statement 3 is wrong.
The Sashastra Seema Bal, which marked its 62nd Raising Day on 20 December 2025, guards India's borders with which countries?
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Correct answer: A — Nepal and Bhutan
The Pioneer and ANI (Free Press Journal): the SSB guards the 1,751 km India–Nepal and 699 km India–Bhutan borders.
What is the motto of the Sashastra Seema Bal?
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Correct answer: D — Service, Security and Brotherhood
The Pioneer and ANI (Free Press Journal): the SSB's motto is 'Service, Security and Brotherhood'.
According to Home Minister Amit Shah's Goa Liberation Day message of 19 December 2025, Indians had to obtain permission to visit Goa until which year?
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Correct answer: C — 1961
PIB 2206418: Amit Shah said Indians had to obtain permission to visit Goa till 1961.
Which of the following was among the freedom fighters named by Amit Shah in his Goa Liberation Day message of 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Bala Raya Mapari
PIB 2206418: Amit Shah named Prabhakar Vaidya, Bala Raya Mapari, Nanaji Deshmukh and Jagannath Rao Joshi.
15 December 2025 marked which death anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel?
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Correct answer: C — 75th
PIB 2203824 and 2203923: the PM and Vice-President paid tributes on Sardar Patel's 75th death anniversary on 15 December 2025.
Besides the integration of princely states, the Vice-President recalled Sardar Patel's role in laying the foundation of which institution on 15 December 2025?
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Correct answer: B — All India Services
PIB 2203923: the Vice-President recalled Sardar Patel's contribution to the integration of the princely states and to laying the foundation of the All India Services.
On 13 December 2025, the nation paid tributes to those killed in the terrorist attack on Parliament that took place in which year?
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Correct answer: B — 2001
PIB 2203448 and 2203420: the attack on Parliament took place on 13 December 2001.
Kamlesh Kumari, among the martyrs of the 2001 Parliament attack, belonged to which force?
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Correct answer: B — Central Reserve Police Force
PIB 2203448: Smt. Kamlesh Kumari was a Constable of the Central Reserve Police Force.
The Bharatiya Bhasha Utsav 2025 was organised on 11 December 2025, the birth anniversary of which poet?
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Correct answer: B — Subramania Bharati
PIB 2202533: the Ministry of Education organised Bharatiya Bhasha Utsav 2025 on the birth anniversary of Mahakavi Subramania Bharati.
'Adi Vaani', demonstrated at the Bharatiya Bhasha Utsav 2025, is:
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Correct answer: B — India's first AI-powered tribal language translator
PIB 2202533: Adi Vaani is India's first AI-powered tribal language translator, an initiative of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs; an IIT Delhi team gave a live demonstration.
Human Rights Day, observed on 10 December, commemorates the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the UN in which year?
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Correct answer: B — 1948
PIB 2201891: Human Rights Day commemorates the adoption of the UDHR by the United Nations on 10 December 1948.
Who is the Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission, present at the Human Rights Day function on 10 December 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Justice V. Ramasubramanian
PIB 2201891: NHRC Chairperson Justice V. Ramasubramanian was present; Justice (Dr) Bidyut Ranjan Sarangi is a Member.
What did President Droupadi Murmu launch at the NHRC's Human Rights Day function on 10 December 2025?
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Correct answer: A — NHRC Mobile App
PIB 2201891: the President launched the NHRC Mobile App for easy complaint filing, real-time tracking and access to IEC resources.
On which date is Armed Forces Flag Day observed in India?
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Correct answer: D — 7 December
PIB 2200053: the nation commemorated Armed Forces Flag Day on 7 December 2025.
Contributions to the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund are mainly used for which purpose?
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Correct answer: A — Welfare and resettlement of ex-servicemen, Veer Naris and dependents
PIB 2200053: the Fund supports welfare programmes for veterans, disabled personnel and their families, and the resettlement of ex-servicemen, Veer Naris and dependents of fallen heroes.
Which Mahaparinirvan Diwas of Dr B. R. Ambedkar was observed on 6 December 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 70th
PIB 2200313: tributes were paid on his 70th Mahaparinirvana Diwas.
On Mahaparinirvan Diwas 2025, the President, Vice-President, PM and Lok Sabha Speaker paid tributes to Dr Ambedkar's statue at which place in the Parliament House Complex?
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Correct answer: A — Prerna Sthal
PIB 2200313: floral tributes were paid at the statue of Dr B. R. Ambedkar at Prerna Sthal in the Parliament House Complex.
On which date is Navy Day observed in India?
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Correct answer: C — 4 December
PIB 2198543 (4 December 2025): the Prime Minister greeted Indian Navy personnel on Navy Day, 'today'.
In his Navy Day 2025 message, aboard which ship did PM Modi recall spending Diwali 2025 with naval personnel?
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Correct answer: D — INS Vikrant
PIB 2198543: 'I can never forget this year's Diwali, which I spent with Naval personnel on board INS Vikrant.'
International Cheetah Day is observed on which date?
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Correct answer: C — 4 December
PIB 2198561 (4 December 2025): the Prime Minister greeted wildlife lovers on International Cheetah Day, 'today'.
According to the PM's International Cheetah Day 2025 message, Project Cheetah was launched how many years earlier?
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Correct answer: A — Three years
PIB 2198561: 'Three years ago, our Government launched Project Cheetah…'
Where did President Droupadi Murmu witness the Indian Navy's Navy Day 2025 operational demonstration on 3 December 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Thiruvananthapuram
PIB 2198451: the President graced the Navy Day 2025 celebrations and witnessed the operational demonstration at Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala on 3 December 2025.
At the Navy Day 2025 celebrations, President Murmu described India's approach in the Indian Ocean Region as which of the following?
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Correct answer: A — Collaborative rather than competitive
PIB 2198451: 'As per our vision of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, India's approach is collaborative rather than competitive.'
How many awardees received the National Awards for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities 2025 from the President on 3 December 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 32
PIB 2198414: the President lauded the courage and leadership of the 32 awardees.
What was the theme of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2025, as cited by the President?
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Correct answer: A — Fostering disability-inclusive societies for advancing social progress
PIB 2198084: the theme of IDPD 2025 is 'Fostering disability-inclusive societies for advancing social progress'.
Consider the following statements made at the National Awards for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities 2025: 1. The awards were presented at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. 2. The term 'Divyangjan' has been in use since 2015. 3. The President recalled the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
PIB 2198414: the gathering was at Vigyan Bhawan and the President recalled the RPwD Act, 2016; PIB 2198084: the term 'Divyangjan' has been used since 2015.
Asom Diwas, observed on 2 December, honours which historical figure?
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Correct answer: B — Chaolung Sukapha
PIB 2197555 and 2197917: Asom Diwas recalls Swargadeo Chaolung Sukapha, founder of the Ahom kingdom.
According to Sarbananda Sonowal's Asom Diwas 2025 remarks, which hills did Chaolung Sukapha cross to found the Ahom kingdom?
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Correct answer: B — Patkai hills
PIB 2197917: 'Chaolung Sukapha crossed the Patkai hills to establish the foundation of Greater Assam.'
National Pollution Control Day, observed on 2 December, commemorates which event?
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Correct answer: B — Bhopal Gas Tragedy
Mizoram DIPR (2 Dec 2025): the day is observed every year on 2 December in memory of the Bhopal Gas Tragedy of 2–3 December 1984.
Which body held online poster competitions on themes such as 'Stop Pollution, Save Earth' for National Pollution Control Day 2025, as reported by the Mizoram DIPR?
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Correct answer: B — Mizoram Pollution Control Board
Mizoram DIPR: the Environment Education Programme under the Mizoram Pollution Control Board organised the online competitions.
Where did the 26th Hornbill Festival open on 1 December 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Naga Heritage Village, Kisama
DIPR Nagaland: the 26th edition commenced at the Naga Heritage Village, Kisama on 1 December 2025.
Which state was the partner state of the Hornbill Festival 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Arunachal Pradesh
DIPR Nagaland: Arunachal Pradesh was the partner state, with six partner countries.
Consider the following statements about the Hornbill Festival 2025: 1. The festival opened on the 63rd Statehood Day of Nagaland. 2. Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla was the Chief Host of the opening. 3. Japan was one of the partner countries. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
DIPR Nagaland: the festival coincided with the 63rd Statehood Day and Governor Bhalla was Chief Host; the partner countries were Austria, Malta, France, Ireland, the UK and Switzerland, not Japan.
Antarctica Day, observed on 1 December, commemorates the signing of the Antarctic Treaty in which year?
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Correct answer: B — 1959
PIB 2197108: Antarctica Day commemorates the signing of the Antarctica Treaty on 1 December 1959.
A commemorative postage stamp released on 1 December 2025 marked the Silver Jubilee of which institution located in Goa?
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Correct answer: D — National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research
PIB 2197108: the Goa Governor released a stamp marking the Silver Jubilee of NCPOR, established on 5 April 2000, at its Vasco-da-Gama campus.
In which year was the Border Security Force (BSF) established?
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Correct answer: B — 1965
PIB 2192508: the BSF was established on 1 December 1965.
Where were the BSF's Diamond Jubilee celebrations, at which a commemorative postage stamp was released, held in November 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Bhuj, Gujarat
PIB 2192508: Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed the BSF Diamond Jubilee celebrations in Bhuj, Gujarat on 21 November 2025 and a commemorative stamp was released.
By what percentage did new HIV infections in India decline between 2010 and 2024, as stated on World AIDS Day 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 48.7%
PIB 2197198: new HIV infections declined by 48.7%, AIDS-related deaths by 81.4% and mother-to-child transmission by 74.6% between 2010 and 2024.
What is the name of the IT-enabled virtual platform for confidential HIV risk assessment launched on World AIDS Day 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Breakfree
PIB 2197198: the Minister launched 'Breakfree', an IT-enabled virtual platform offering confidential risk assessment and testing linkage; Sankalak is a programme document whose 7th edition was released.
Consider the following statements about India's HIV response as stated on World AIDS Day 2025: 1. India aims to achieve the 95-95-95 targets by 2030. 2. AIDS-related deaths declined by 81.4% between 2010 and 2024. 3. India HIV Estimates 2025 was released at the event. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
PIB 2197198: India is on track for 95-95-95 by 2030, AIDS-related deaths fell 81.4% from 2010 to 2024, and India HIV Estimates 2025 was released.
On Constitution Day 2025, a bust of Dr B.R. Ambedkar was unveiled at the headquarters of which organisation?
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Correct answer: B — UNESCO, Paris
A bust of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar was unveiled at the UNESCO Headquarters in Paris on 26 November 2025.
In how many Indian languages did the President digitally release translated versions of the Constitution on 26 November 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Nine
The Constitution was released in nine languages: Malayalam, Marathi, Nepali, Punjabi, Bodo, Kashmiri, Telugu, Odia and Assamese.
Which of the following languages was NOT among those in which translated versions of the Constitution were released on Constitution Day 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Gujarati
The nine languages were Malayalam, Marathi, Nepali, Punjabi, Bodo, Kashmiri, Telugu, Odia and Assamese; Gujarati was not among them.
Lachit Diwas, observed on 24 November, honours Lachit Borphukan, a hero associated with which state?
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Correct answer: D — Assam
The PM said Lachit Borphukan played a key role in safeguarding the culture of Assam.
In which year was the National Cadet Corps (NCC), which marked its 78th Raising Day in November 2025, established?
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Correct answer: B — 1948
The NCC was established in 1948 with just 20,000 cadets.
Consider the following statements about the National Cadet Corps (NCC): 1. It is the world's largest uniformed youth organisation, with 20 lakh cadets. 2. It began in 1948 with 2 lakh cadets. 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 NCC began in 1948 with 20,000 cadets.
Which framework did the Department of Fisheries release on World Fisheries Day, 21 November 2025?
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Correct answer: D — National Framework on Traceability in Fisheries and Aquaculture 2025
The Department released the National Framework on Traceability in Fisheries and Aquaculture 2025 along with several SOPs and guidelines.
India aims to scale its seafood exports by 2030 to:
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Correct answer: C — ₹1 lakh crore
MoS George Kurian said India aims for ₹1 lakh crore in seafood exports by 2030, with 30% high-value, value-added products.
Which edition of Naturopathy Day was celebrated on 18 November 2025?
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Correct answer: D — 8th
The 8th Naturopathy Day was celebrated on 18 November 2025.
Which institute, located at Nisarg Gram, Pune, organised the 8th Naturopathy Day celebrations?
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Correct answer: A — National Institute of Naturopathy
The National Institute of Naturopathy (NIN), Pune organised the celebrations and the Natural Food Festival.
National Press Day, observed on 16 November, marks the establishment of which body?
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Correct answer: B — Press Council of India
National Press Day marks the establishment of the Press Council of India in 1966 under the Indian Press Council Act, 1965.
What was the theme of National Press Day 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Safeguarding Press Credibility amidst Rising Misinformation
The 2025 theme was 'Safeguarding Press Credibility amidst Rising Misinformation'.
Consider the following statements: 1. The Press Council of India was first set up in 1966 under the Indian Press Council Act, 1965, and was reconstituted in 1979. 2. The Raja Ram Mohan Roy Award is the highest honour among the National Awards for Excellence in Journalism presented on National Press Day. 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 the PIB backgrounder on National Press Day 2025.
Who was the Chairperson of the Press Council of India at the National Press Day 2025 event?
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Correct answer: D — Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai
Justice (Retd.) Ranjana Prakash Desai, PCI Chairperson, set the tone for the event.
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'.
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.
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.