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Under which award did the Assam government distribute scooters to 11,250 meritorious students on 8 December 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Dr. Bani Kanta Kakati Merit Award
TOI, NDTV and The Northeast Post: the scooters were distributed under the Dr. Bani Kanta Kakati Merit Award at Srimanta Sankardev Kalakshetra, Guwahati.
What minimum score in the Higher Secondary examination 2025 made Assam students eligible for scooters under the Dr. Bani Kanta Kakati Merit Award?
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Correct answer: D — 80%
Assam DHE guideline, NDTV and The Northeast Post: students securing 80% or more marks in the HS examination 2025 are eligible.
The Dr. Bani Kanta Kakati Merit Award, under which Assam distributed scooters in December 2025, is implemented under which scheme of the state's Directorate of Higher Education?
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Correct answer: A — Pragyan Bharati
Assam Directorate of Higher Education guideline: the Dr. Bani Kanta Kakati Merit Award is implemented under the Pragyan Bharati Scheme.
From which place did the Sardar@150 Unity March begin on 26 November 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Karamsad
PIB 2199844: the Sardar@150 Unity March began on 26 November 2025 from Karamsad.
Who presided over the closing ceremony of the Sardar@150 Unity March at the Statue of Unity on 6 December 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan
PIB 2199844 and 2199824: Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan presided over the closing ceremony at the Statue of Unity, Ekta Nagar.
According to the Youth Affairs Ministry, youth from how many districts took part in the Sardar@150 Unity March that ended on 6 December 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 717
PIB 2199844: the National Unity Padyatra saw participation of 3.5 lakh youth from 717 districts over 10 days.
Which edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha is scheduled for January 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 9th
PIB 2199754: Pariksha Pe Charcha is back with its 9th edition, scheduled for January 2026.
Where was the 8th edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha, telecast on 10 February 2025, held?
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Correct answer: A — Sunder Nursery
PIB 2199754: the 8th edition was held in a new format at Sunder Nursery in New Delhi.
Till which date are registrations for Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026 open on the MyGov portal?
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Correct answer: B — 11 January 2026
PIB 2199754: the online MCQ-based competition on MyGov runs from 1 December 2025 to 11 January 2026.
How many draft Bills did the Karnataka Cabinet approve on 4 December 2025 for the Belagavi legislature session?
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Correct answer: C — Eight
PTI/Rediff (4 Dec 2025): 'The Karnataka cabinet on Thursday approved eight draft bills… These bills will be tabled in the upcoming Karnataka legislative session in Belagavi.'
What punishment for hate crime is proposed in the Karnataka Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill, 2025 approved by the Cabinet in December 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 1 to 7 years and ₹50,000 fine
The Hindu (4 Dec 2025) and TOI: the Bill proposes imprisonment from one to seven years and a fine of ₹50,000 for hate crime.
The 100-Day Intensive Awareness Campaign for a Child Marriage Free Bharat launched on 4 December 2025 marked which anniversary of the Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat Abhiyan?
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Correct answer: A — First
PIB 2199001: the campaign was launched marking the first anniversary of the Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat Abhiyan.
At the launch of the 100-day Child Marriage Free Bharat campaign, how much did the WCD Minister say the Union Government has allocated towards scholarships for girls?
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Correct answer: C — ₹1,827 crore
PIB 2199001: the Union Government has allocated ₹1,827 crore towards scholarships for girls.
Consider the following statements about the campaign launched on 4 December 2025: 1. The campaign was launched at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. 2. The campaign was inaugurated by Union WCD Minister Annpurna Devi. 3. The WCD Minister said girls comprise 43% of India's STEM workforce. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
PIB 2199001: launched at Vigyan Bhawan, inaugurated by Annpurna Devi, who said girls comprise 43% of the STEM workforce.
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.
The IndiaAI–UN Women compendium 'Top 15 AI Solutions from the Global South' is to be launched at which event?
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Correct answer: D — India–AI Impact Summit 2026
PIB 2197026: the final publication will be unveiled at the India–AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi (15–20 February 2026).
Where was the Saras Aajeevika Food Festival 2025 inaugurated on 1 December 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Sunder Nursery
PIB 2197440: Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurated the festival at Sunder Nursery, Nizamuddin, New Delhi; women from 25 states run 62 stalls.
In its first-ever participation at the WorldSkills Asia Competition 2025, India secured which rank?
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Correct answer: B — 8th
India finished 8th among 29 participating nations in its debut at WSAC 2025.
At WorldSkills Asia 2025, India's only silver medal was won by Muskan in which skill?
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Correct answer: A — Painting & Decorating
Muskan won silver in Painting & Decorating.
Which foundation day did the Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India (ALIMCO) mark on 30 November 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 53rd
ALIMCO marked its 53rd Foundation Day on 30 November 2025 and unveiled a new logo.
The Assam Group of Ministers report tabled on 29 November 2025 proposed which new Scheduled Tribe category?
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Correct answer: A — ST (Valley)
The GoM recommended a three-tier classification — ST (Plains), ST (Hills) and a new ST (Valley).
Consider the following statements about the Assam GoM report on ST status (November 2025): 1. It was headed by Tribal Affairs (Plains) Minister Ranoj Pegu. 2. It says the six communities can get ST status without any approval of Parliament. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
The GoM was headed by Ranoj Pegu; the report states that final inclusion requires statutory approval by Parliament, so statement 2 is wrong.
Which of the following communities was NOT among the six communities recommended for ST status by the Assam GoM report (November 2025)?
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Correct answer: B — Bodo
The six communities are Tai Ahom, Chutia, Moran, Matak, Koch-Rajbongshi and Tea Tribes (Adivasis); Bodos are already a Scheduled Tribe.
The 19th National Jamboree of Bharat Scouts and Guides, addressed by the President on 28 November 2025, was held in:
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Correct answer: A — Lucknow
President Droupadi Murmu addressed the 19th National Jamboree at Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
As per the President's address in November 2025, Bharat Scouts and Guides has about how many members?
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Correct answer: B — Over 6.3 million
There are over 6.3 million Scouts and Guides in India, including more than 2.4 million girls.
What is the new 24×7 short-code helpline number launched by the National Commission for Women in November 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 14490
NCW rolled out the toll-free short code 14490, linked to its existing helpline 7827170170.
'Nayi Chetna 4.0', launched on 25 November 2025, is a national campaign on:
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Correct answer: B — Gender equality and women's empowerment
Nayi Chetna 4.0 is the National Campaign on Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment, organised by DAY-NRLM.
The tripartite Letter of Intent unveiled at the Nayi Chetna 4.0 launch relates to which initiative?
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Correct answer: C — Violence-Free Village Initiative
The MoU–LoI between the Ministries of WCD, Law & Justice and Rural Development is for the Violence-Free Village Initiative.
In which year was Project Veer Gatha, whose fifth edition drew over 1.92 crore students, instituted?
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Correct answer: C — 2021
Project Veer Gatha was instituted in 2021 to disseminate the stories of gallantry awardees among students.
In NIRF 2025, the Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR) was ranked 9th in which category?
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Correct answer: A — Research
AcSIR ranked 9th in NIRF 2025 (Research category) and 10th in the Nature Index.
Consider the following statements about AcSIR's 'i-PhD' programme: 1. It was launched in 2023. 2. Every i-PhD scholar is mandated to develop a technology relevant to translational research or start-ups. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as per the Ministry of Science & Technology release.
The Underwater Welding Certification Program at IIT Guwahati's Technology Innovation Hub is supported by:
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Correct answer: D — Indian Register of Shipping
The programme at TIH, IIT Guwahati, is supported by the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS); seven youths received certificates on 22 November 2025.
The four Labour Codes made effective from 21 November 2025 rationalise how many existing central labour laws?
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Correct answer: B — 29
The four Codes rationalise 29 existing central labour laws.
Which of the following is NOT one of the four Labour Codes made effective in November 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Code on Minimum Pension, 2020
The four Codes are the Code on Wages 2019, Industrial Relations Code 2020, Code on Social Security 2020 and the OSH Code 2020. There is no Code on Minimum Pension.
Under the Code on Social Security, 2020, as implemented in November 2025, aggregators must contribute towards gig and platform workers:
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Correct answer: A — 1–2% of annual turnover, capped at 5% of the amount paid/payable to such workers
Aggregators must contribute 1–2% of annual turnover, capped at 5% of the amount paid/payable to gig and platform workers.
Consider the following statements about the Labour Codes made effective in November 2025: 1. Employers must provide all workers above the age of 40 years with a free annual health check-up. 2. Women are barred from working night shifts in underground mining. 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: women may work night shifts and in all types of work, including underground mining, with their consent and mandatory safety measures.
The GeM–UN Women MoU of November 2025 expands market access for women entrepreneurs under which GeM initiative?
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Correct answer: B — Womaniya
The MoU expands market access for women entrepreneurs under GeM's 'Womaniya' initiative.
Government e-Marketplace (GeM), which signed an MoU with UN Women in November 2025, functions under which ministry?
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Correct answer: C — Ministry of Commerce and Industry
GeM is under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
Where did President Droupadi Murmu attend the Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas celebration organised by the Chhattisgarh government on 20 November 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Ambikapur
The celebration was held at Ambikapur in Surguja district.
The 'Muria Darbar', cited by President Murmu as a primitive people's parliament, belongs to which region?
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Correct answer: A — Bastar
The President cited the 'Muria Darbar' of Bastar as an example of tribal democratic traditions.
Under the Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan, a network of roughly how many volunteers is being created across India, as per President Murmu's address at Ambikapur?
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Correct answer: C — 20 lakh
About 20 lakh volunteers are being mobilised under the Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan.
How many years did the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan complete in November 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 5
NMBA completed five years on 18 November 2025.
Where was the national celebration of five years of the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan held?
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Correct answer: A — Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar
The celebration was held at Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar.
The 'YUVA AI for ALL' course launched by MeitY in November 2025 aims to give foundational AI skills to how many citizens?
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Correct answer: C — 1 crore
The initiative aims to empower 1 crore (10 million) citizens with foundational AI skills.
What is the duration of the self-paced 'YUVA AI for ALL' course?
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Correct answer: D — 4.5 hours
It is a 4.5-hour self-paced course with six modules.
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.
Under which model is the Centre setting up 100 new Sainik Schools, including the Motibhai R. Chaudhary Sagar Sainik School in Gujarat?
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Correct answer: A — Public-Private Partnership
Amit Shah said 100 new Sainik Schools are being set up under the PPP model, and the Mehsana school is one of them.
The Sagar Organic Plant inaugurated by Amit Shah on 13 November 2025 is run by which dairy?
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Correct answer: C — Doodhsagar Dairy
Both projects are linked to Doodhsagar Dairy, which Shah said has a turnover of ₹8,000 crore.
Within how much time of reporting does MeitY's November 2025 SOP require takedown of Non-Consensual Intimate Imagery?
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Correct answer: A — 24 hours
The SOP lays out mechanisms for takedown of NCII content within 24 hours of reporting.
MeitY's SOP on Non-Consensual Intimate Imagery was developed in compliance with the directions of which High Court?
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Correct answer: D — Madras High Court
The SOP follows the Madras High Court's order dated 15 July 2025.
With which company did the Directorate General of Training (MSDE) sign an MoU on 6 November 2025 to build digital design and make skills among ITI and NSTI trainers?
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Correct answer: B — Autodesk
DGT under MSDE and Autodesk exchanged an MoU to advance digital design and make skills among faculty and trainers in NSTIs and ITIs.
According to India's statement at the Second World Summit for Social Development (Doha, November 2025), India's social security coverage in 2025 stood at about:
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Correct answer: D — 64.3%
Mandaviya said India's social security coverage rose from 19% in 2015 to 64.3% in 2025.
India's statement at the Second World Summit for Social Development in Doha recalled a declaration adopted 30 years earlier that placed people at the centre of development. Which was it?
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Correct answer: B — Copenhagen Declaration
The statement said that 30 years ago the Copenhagen Declaration placed people at the centre of development.
According to India's November 2025 statement in Doha, approximately how many Indians were lifted out of multidimensional poverty in the last 10 years?
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Correct answer: C — 250 million
Mandaviya said approximately 250 million Indians had been lifted out of multidimensional poverty in the last 10 years.
Which body conferred the 'Award for Outstanding Achievement in Social Security' on India in 2025, as cited at the Doha social summit?
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Correct answer: B — International Social Security Association
Mandaviya said the International Social Security Association conferred the 'ISSA Award for Outstanding Achievement in Social Security' on India this year.
What is the month-long target of the nationwide Digital Life Certificate Campaign 4.0 (1–30 November 2025)?
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Correct answer: D — 2 crore
Campaign 4.0 has a month-long target of two crore DLCs; over 22 lakh were generated in its first four days.
Who formally launched the nationwide Digital Life Certificate Campaign 4.0 on 5 November 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Dr Jitendra Singh
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh, MoS (Independent Charge) and MoS for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, formally launched the campaign.
Which school won THINQ-25, the Indian Navy Quiz, on 5 November 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Jayshree Periwal High School, Jaipur
Jayshree Periwal High School, Jaipur, emerged champions; PM Shri JNV Samastipur was runner-up.
What was the theme of THINQ-25, the Indian Navy Quiz held in 2025?
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Correct answer: D — MAHASAGAR
THINQ-25 was themed 'MAHASAGAR'.
Where was the Grand Finale of THINQ-25 held on 5 November 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala
The Grand Finale was held at the Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala, with the Chief of the Naval Staff as chief guest.
President Droupadi Murmu attended which convocation of Kumaun University on 4 November 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 20th
The President graced the 20th convocation ceremony of Kumaun University on 4 November 2025.
Where was the 20th convocation of Kumaun University, attended by President Murmu in November 2025, held?
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Correct answer: C — Nainital
The 20th convocation of Kumaun University was held at Nainital, Uttarakhand.