Education, Health & Society Current Affairs Quiz — Last 12 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Where is the University of Patanjali, whose convocation President Droupadi Murmu attended on 2 November 2025, located?
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Correct answer: A — Haridwar
The President graced the convocation of the University of Patanjali at Haridwar, Uttarakhand.
Which convocation of the University of Patanjali did President Murmu grace on 2 November 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Second
It was the second convocation ceremony of the University of Patanjali.
On Kerala Piravi, 1 November 2025, Kerala became the first Indian state to declare itself free of:
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Correct answer: A — Extreme poverty
CM Pinarayi Vijayan declared Kerala free from extreme poverty, the first Indian state to make such a declaration.
How many families were identified as extremely poor under Kerala's Extreme Poverty Eradication Project?
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Correct answer: C — 64,006
The project identified 64,006 families (1,03,099 people) and prepared a micro-plan for each family.
Consider the following statements about Kerala's extreme poverty-free declaration: 1. Families were identified on the basis of deprivation in food, health, income and housing. 2. The declaration was made by the Governor in an address to the Assembly. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. The identification used food, health, income and housing, but the declaration was made by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in a statement under Rule 300, not by the Governor.
Across how many local institutions were the extremely poor families identified under Kerala's Extreme Poverty Eradication Project?
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Correct answer: D — 1,032
LSGD Kerala says 1,03,099 people from 64,006 families were found in 1,032 local institutions.
For how long is EPFO's Employees' Enrolment Scheme 2025 open?
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Correct answer: A — 1 November 2025 to 30 April 2026
The scheme is open for six months, from 1 November 2025 to 30 April 2026.
EPFO's Employees' Enrolment Scheme 2025 allows employers to declare left-out employees who joined during which period?
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Correct answer: D — 1 July 2017 to 31 October 2025
It covers employees who joined between 1 July 2017 and 31 October 2025 and were left out of EPF coverage.
The Employees' Enrolment Scheme 2025 was launched on 1 November 2025 at which Foundation Day of EPFO?
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Correct answer: B — 73rd
Dr Mansukh Mandaviya launched the scheme at EPFO's 73rd Foundation Day celebrations in New Delhi.
Over which dates is the Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh Pakhwada 2025 being observed?
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Correct answer: B — 1–15 November 2025
The Pakhwada runs from 1 to 15 November 2025, culminating in Janjatiya Gaurav Divas on 15 November.
In which year did the Union Cabinet approve declaring 15 November, the birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda, as Janjatiya Gaurav Divas?
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Correct answer: D — 2021
The Union Cabinet approved the declaration on 10 November 2021; the day is celebrated every year.
What penalty did the CCPA impose on each of Dikshant IAS and Abhimanu IAS, as announced on 1 November 2025?
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Correct answer: C — ₹8 lakh
The CCPA imposed a penalty of ₹8,00,000 each on the two coaching centres.
Under which law did the Central Consumer Protection Authority penalise coaching centres for misleading advertisements in November 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Consumer Protection Act, 2019
The penalties were imposed for violations of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019.
How many Guinness World Records titles did the Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan achieve, as announced on 31 October 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Three
The Health Ministry announced three Guinness World Records titles under the campaign.
During which period did the Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan run in 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 17 September-2 October
The campaign ran from 17 September to 2 October 2025, alongside Poshan Maah.
From which class will Artificial Intelligence and Computational Thinking be introduced in schools, as announced on 30 October 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Class 3
AI & CT will be embedded from the foundational stage, beginning in Class (Grade) 3.
From which academic session will the AI and Computational Thinking curriculum be introduced from Class 3?
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Correct answer: A — 2026-27
The Ministry of Education said AI & CT will be introduced from Grade 3 starting in the academic session 2026-27.
Who chairs the CBSE expert committee set up to develop the AI and Computational Thinking curriculum for schools?
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Correct answer: B — Prof. Karthik Raman, IIT Madras
CBSE constituted an expert committee chaired by Prof. Karthik Raman of IIT Madras.
The Model Youth Gram Sabha initiative launched on 30 October 2025 is led by which ministry?
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Correct answer: C — Ministry of Panchayati Raj
The Ministry of Panchayati Raj launched it in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.
The Model Youth Gram Sabha will be implemented in how many schools initially?
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Correct answer: A — Over 1,000
It will be implemented across over 1,000 schools, including JNVs, EMRSs and state government schools.
On which date was the Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat) platform launched by the Prime Minister?
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Correct answer: C — 31 October 2023
PIB: MY Bharat was launched on 31 October 2023 by PM Narendra Modi on National Unity Day.
The MY Bharat platform is designed for youth in which age group?
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Correct answer: A — 15-29 years
PIB: MY Bharat is a one-stop solution for youth aged 15-29 years.
The Department of Fisheries' plan to boost fishermen training in the Andaman & Nicobar and Lakshadweep Islands (October 2025) focuses on handling and export of which grade of tuna?
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Correct answer: C — Sashimi-grade
PIB: the focus is on sashimi-grade tuna handling and export skills.
Which two institutions' outreach and capacity-building activities in the Andaman & Nicobar and Lakshadweep Islands were reviewed by the Fisheries Secretary on 27 October 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Fishery Survey of India (FSI) and CIFNET
PIB: the review covered activities of the Fishery Survey of India (FSI) and the Central Institute of Fisheries Nautical and Engineering Training (CIFNET).
PRASHAST 2.0, the mobile app used to screen school children for disabilities including dyslexia, was developed by:
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Correct answer: A — NCERT
PIB: PRASHAST 2.0 is a mobile app-based screening tool developed by NCERT.
Dyslexia Awareness Month, marked by the #GoRedforDyslexia campaign, is observed in which month every year?
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Correct answer: C — October
PIB: October is observed as Dyslexia Awareness Month every year.
Where is Yashoda Medicity, inaugurated by President Droupadi Murmu on 26 October 2025, located?
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Correct answer: B — Indirapuram, Ghaziabad
PIB: the President inaugurated Yashoda Medicity at Indirapuram, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh.
According to the Health Minister at the 50th convocation of AIIMS New Delhi (October 2025), how many AIIMS institutions are there in India today?
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Correct answer: C — 23
PIB: the country had only one AIIMS at the end of the past century; today there are 23 AIIMS institutions.
As stated at the AIIMS New Delhi convocation in October 2025, the number of medical colleges in India increased from 387 to how many in the last 11 years?
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Correct answer: D — 819
PIB: medical colleges increased from 387 to 819; UG seats rose from 51,000 to 1,29,000 and PG seats from 31,000 to 78,000.
Consider the following statements made at the AIIMS New Delhi convocation in October 2025, citing SRS data: 1. India's maternal mortality ratio (MMR) declined from 130 to 88. 2. India's infant mortality rate (IMR) declined from 39 to 22. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. PIB: MMR declined from 130 to 88, and IMR from 39 to 27 (not 22), per SRS data.
The private sleeper bus that caught fire near Chinnatekur in Kurnool district on 24 October 2025 was travelling on which route?
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Correct answer: A — Hyderabad to Bengaluru
The Hindu and Indian Express: the V. Kaveri Travels bus was travelling from Hyderabad to Bengaluru when it hit a motorcycle and caught fire near Kurnool.
What ex-gratia did the Prime Minister announce from the PMNRF after the Kurnool bus fire of October 2025?
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Correct answer: B — ₹2 lakh per deceased and ₹50,000 per injured
PIB: an ex-gratia of ₹2 lakh from PMNRF for the next of kin of each deceased and ₹50,000 to the injured.
What is the new toll-free helpline number for POSHAN and the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana, live from 1 November 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 1515
PIB: the new helpline number 1515 will be live from 1 November 2025, replacing the existing number 14408.
As recalled by President Droupadi Murmu in Ernakulam in October 2025, how many of the 15 women members of the Constituent Assembly were from Kerala?
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Correct answer: B — Three
PIB: of the fifteen women members of the Constituent Assembly, three were from Kerala — Ammu Swaminathan, Annie Mascarene and Dakshayani Velayudhan.
Consider the following statements: 1. St. Teresa's College, whose centenary the President attended in October 2025, is in Ernakulam, Kerala. 2. The college's SLATE project stands for 'Sustainability, Leadership and Agency through Education'. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. PIB: the President graced the centenary of St. Teresa's College at Ernakulam and praised its SLATE project (Sustainability, Leadership and Agency through Education).
The 'Pratibha Setu' portal, highlighted by the Prime Minister at the Rozgar Mela in October 2025, is meant for:
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Correct answer: A — Candidates who reached the UPSC final list but were not selected
PIB: the Pratibha Setu Portal offers opportunities to candidates who reached the final list of UPSC but were not selected; public and private institutions engage with them through it.
According to the Prime Minister at the Rozgar Mela on 24 October 2025, how many appointment letters had been issued through Rozgar Melas alone?
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Correct answer: A — Over 11 lakh
PIB: the PM said the government has issued over 11 lakh appointment letters through Rozgar Melas alone.
Citing NCRB data, the NHRC said in October 2025 that how many people died from exposure to cold waves in India between 2019 and 2023?
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Correct answer: D — 3,639
PIB (NHRC): citing the NCRB report 'Accidental Deaths and Suicides in India', a total of 3,639 people reportedly died from exposure to cold waves between 2019 and 2023.
Which city did President Droupadi Murmu describe in October 2025 as 'Akshara-nagari' for being a fountain-head of literacy and education?
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Correct answer: D — Kottayam
PIB: the President said Kottayam is known as 'Akshara-nagari' as it has been a fountain-head of literacy and education; the Vaikom Satyagraha took place in Kottayam a hundred years ago.
Where did President Droupadi Murmu unveil the bust of former President K.R. Narayanan on 23 October 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Raj Bhavan, Thiruvananthapuram
PIB: the President unveiled the bust of former President K.R. Narayanan at Raj Bhavan, Thiruvananthapuram, in the presence of former President Ram Nath Kovind.
The Health Ministry's pan-India CPR Awareness Week 2025 focused on which form of CPR?
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Correct answer: D — Compression-only CPR
PIB: the week (13–17 October 2025) aimed to enhance public understanding and practical capacity in compression-only cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Approximately how many people received physical compression-only CPR training during the CPR Awareness Week of October 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 6.06 lakh
PIB: physical training was imparted to 6,06,374 participants; 7.47 lakh is the total number of citizens engaged, and 79,870 is the MyGov pledge count.
Where is the Tribal Business Conclave 2025 scheduled to be held on 12 November 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Yashobhoomi, New Delhi
PIB: the Tribal Business Conclave 2025 will be held on 12 November 2025 at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi.
Consider the following statements about the Tribal Business Conclave 2025: 1. It is jointly organised by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, the Ministry of Culture and DPIIT. 2. 'Roots to Rise' is the name of its pitching session for tribal entrepreneurs. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. PIB: the conclave is jointly organised by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Ministry of Culture and DPIIT, and 'Roots to Rise' is its pitching session.
Jayant Chaudhary's Knowledge Exchange Mission to the Philippines (20–22 October 2025) was facilitated by which organisation?
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Correct answer: B — World Bank
PIB: the high-level Knowledge Exchange Mission to the Philippines from 20–22 October 2025 was facilitated by the World Bank.
Which Philippine body, met by the Indian delegation in October 2025, is responsible for technical education and skills development?
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Correct answer: C — TESDA
PIB: the mission engaged the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), along with DMW, PSA and OWWA.
How many Anganwadi Centres have been made functional in PVTG areas under PM-JANMAN, according to the WCD Ministry (October 2025)?
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Correct answer: A — More than 2,000
PIB: more than 2000 Anganwadi Centres have been made functional in Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) areas under PM JANMAN.
At which event did the WCD Ministry receive its award for PM-JANMAN implementation in October 2025?
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Correct answer: B — National Conclave on Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan
PIB: the felicitation took place during the National Conclave on 'Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan' at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, organised by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.
What is the base year of the Consumer Price Index for Agricultural Labourers and Rural Labourers released for September 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 2019=100
PIB: the Labour Bureau releases CPI-AL and CPI-RL with the base year 2019=100.
Which body compiles and releases the Consumer Price Index numbers for Agricultural Labourers and Rural Labourers?
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Correct answer: B — Labour Bureau
PIB: the Labour Bureau, Ministry of Labour & Employment, releases CPI-AL and CPI-RL.
Consider the following statements about CPI-AL and CPI-RL for September 2025: 1. Year-on-year inflation was -0.07% for agricultural labourers and 0.31% for rural labourers. 2. The indices are based on data collected from 787 sample villages across 34 States/UTs. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. PIB: YoY inflation stood at -0.07% (AL) and 0.31% (RL) in September 2025; the indices use data from 787 sample villages across 34 States/UTs.
Kalmyk State University, which signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with Nalanda University in October 2025, is located in which city?
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Correct answer: C — Elista
PIB: the university is 'Kalmyk State University named after B. B. Gorodovikov, Elista', the capital of the Republic of Kalmykia.
Consider the following statements about the Kalmyk State University–Nalanda University Memorandum of Cooperation (October 2025): 1. Nalanda University's Vice-Chancellor attended the signing in person in Elista. 2. The planned initiatives include a 'Concise Encyclopedia of the Buddhist Written Heritage of Russia and India'. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only 2 is correct. PIB: Vice-Chancellor Prof. Sachin Chaturvedi joined the meeting via video link; the planned initiatives include preparing the Concise Encyclopedia of the Buddhist Written Heritage of Russia and India.
According to NCRB's Prison Statistics India 2022, cited at the NHRC conference, what was the occupancy rate of Indian prisons in 2022?
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Correct answer: B — 131.4%
PIB: the occupancy rate rose to 131.4% of the actual capacity of 1,330 prisons in 2022, from 118% in 2020.
Consider the following statements in the context of the NHRC conference on prison inmates (October 2025): 1. The Model Prisons and Correctional Services Act was prepared by the Union Government in 2023. 2. Justice V. Ramasubramanian is the Chairperson of the NHRC. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. PIB: Justice Ramasubramanian, NHRC Chairperson, cited the 'Model Prisons and Correctional Services Act' prepared by the Union Government in 2023.
NITI Aayog's Women Entrepreneurship Platform launched the 'We Rise' initiative in October 2025 with which partner to boost export readiness of women entrepreneurs?
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Correct answer: B — DP World
PIB: NITI Aayog's WEP and DP World announced the joint initiative 'We Rise' to enhance the export readiness of 100 women entrepreneurs.
On which date was the National Human Rights Commission of India set up, as recalled at its 32nd Foundation Day in October 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 12 October 1993
PIB: the Commission was set up on 12 October 1993.
Who was the chief guest at the NHRC's 32nd Foundation Day function in New Delhi on 16 October 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Former President Ram Nath Kovind
PIB: former President of India Ram Nath Kovind addressed the function as the chief guest.
According to the PLFS Monthly Bulletin for September 2025, what was the overall labour force participation rate for persons aged 15 years and above?
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Correct answer: B — 55.3%
PIB: overall LFPR reached a five-month high of 55.3% in September 2025. 52.4% is the WPR and 57.4% the rural LFPR.
What was the female labour force participation rate (age 15+) in September 2025, as per PLFS?
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Correct answer: D — 34.1%
PIB: female LFPR in September 2025 was 34.1%, the highest since May 2025, up from 32.0% in June 2025.
Consider the following statements about the PLFS Monthly Bulletin for September 2025: 1. The unemployment rate for persons aged 15 and above rose marginally to 5.2% from 5.1% in August 2025. 2. The PLFS methodology was modified from January 2025 to provide monthly and quarterly estimates. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. PIB: UR climbed marginally to 5.2% in September from 5.1% in August 2025; the PLFS methodology was modified from January 2025 to give monthly and quarterly estimates.
Under its October 2025 MoU with the Labour Ministry, about how many flexible livelihood opportunities will Zomato list annually on the National Career Service portal?
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Correct answer: B — 2.5 lakh
PIB: under the new 'Aggregator' category, Zomato will list around 2.5 lakh flexible livelihood opportunities annually on the NCS portal.
Consider the following statements made by the Labour Ministry in October 2025: 1. The National Career Service portal was launched in 2020 and has mobilised over 7.7 crore vacancies. 2. India's social security coverage rose from 19% in 2015 to 74.3% in 2025. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2
Neither is correct. PIB: the NCS portal was launched in 2015 (not 2020) and has mobilised over 7.7 crore vacancies; social security coverage rose from 19% in 2015 to 64.3% (not 74.3%) in 2025, reaching 94 crore citizens.