APPSC (Andhra Pradesh) Current Affairs Quiz — Last 12 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
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.
The 'Aapki Poonji, Aapka Adhikar' campaign on unclaimed financial assets follows a '3A' strategy. What do the three A's stand for?
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Correct answer: D — Awareness, Accessibility and Action
PIB (DFS): the campaign focuses on the 3A strategy — Awareness, Accessibility and Action.
What is the total outlay of the PLI Scheme for White Goods (air conditioners and LED lights), launched in April 2021?
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Correct answer: B — ₹6,238 crore
PIB: the PLI Scheme for White Goods was launched in April 2021 with a total outlay of ₹6,238 crore.
The PLI Scheme for White Goods, whose Round 4 window was extended to 10 November 2025, covers which products?
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Correct answer: C — Air conditioners and LED lights
PIB: Round 4 of the PLI Scheme for White Goods (Air Conditioners and LED Lights) was extended till 10 November 2025.
PM Modi launched development projects worth about how much in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, on 16 October 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Rs 13,430 crore
PIB: the Prime Minister laid the foundation stone, inaugurated and dedicated projects worth around Rs 13,430 crore in Kurnool.
The Srikakulam–Angul Natural Gas Pipeline, dedicated to the nation on 16 October 2025, was built by which company?
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Correct answer: D — GAIL (India) Limited
PIB: the Prime Minister dedicated the Srikakulam–Angul Natural Gas Pipeline of GAIL India Limited, built at about Rs 1,730 crore, spanning about 124 km in Andhra Pradesh and 298 km in Odisha.
Consider the following statements about the Kurnool projects of 16 October 2025: 1. The Orvakal and Kopparthy Industrial Areas are being developed jointly by NICDIT and APIIC. 2. The Kurnool-III Pooling Station project includes a 400 kV single-circuit line to Chilakaluripeta. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. PIB: Orvakal (Kurnool) and Kopparthy (Kadapa) are developed jointly by NICDIT and APIIC; the Kurnool-III project includes a 765 kV double-circuit line to Chilakaluripeta.
Which State is ranked first in Category A of the State Mining Readiness Index released by the Ministry of Mines in October 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Madhya Pradesh
PIB: the top three in Category A are Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Gujarat.
Which States are the top three in Category C of the State Mining Readiness Index?
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Correct answer: B — Punjab, Uttarakhand and Tripura
PIB: in Category C, the top three ranks were obtained by Punjab, Uttarakhand and Tripura; Goa, Uttar Pradesh and Assam top Category B.
Consider the following statements about the State Mining Readiness Index (SMRI): 1. Its release fulfils an announcement made in the Union Budget 2025-26. 2. Its indicators pertain mainly to coal and lignite blocks. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. PIB: SMRI fulfils the Union Budget 2025-26 announcement; its indicators — auction performance, early mine operationalisation, exploration and sustainable mining — pertain to non-coal minerals.
When was the Framework Agreement between India and MERCOSUR, recalled in the India–Brazil Joint Declaration of October 2025, signed?
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Correct answer: B — 17 June 2003
PIB: the Joint Declaration recalled the Framework Agreement signed between India and MERCOSUR on 17 June 2003.
Who signed the Joint Declaration on deepening the MERCOSUR–India trade agreement with Piyush Goyal on 16 October 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Geraldo Alckmin, Vice President of Brazil
PIB: the Vice President of Brazil and Minister of Development, Industry, Trade and Services, Geraldo Alckmin, and Piyush Goyal issued the Joint Declaration.
Consider the following statements about the India–Brazil Joint Declaration on the MERCOSUR–India PTA (October 2025): 1. The parties should endeavour to conclude negotiations within one year from their launch. 2. A meeting of the Joint Administration Committee created under Article 23 of the PTA is to help define the scope of the expansion. 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 parties should endeavour to conclude negotiations within one year; the next step includes a meeting of the Joint Administration Committee under Article 23 of the PTA to define the scope.
India was elected Co-Chair of which UN regional body for the 2025–2028 term, as announced in October 2025?
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Correct answer: C — UN-GGIM Asia and the Pacific Regional Committee
PIB: India was elected Co-Chair of the Regional Committee of United Nations Global Geospatial Information Management for Asia and the Pacific (UN-GGIM-AP) for 2025–2028.
Who represented India in its election as Co-Chair of UN-GGIM-AP?
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Correct answer: D — Surveyor General of India, Hitesh Kumar S. Makwana
PIB: India, represented by the Surveyor General of India, Shri Hitesh Kumar S. Makwana, was elected Co-Chair.
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.
The Advanced Night Vision Products Factory at Nimmaluru, Andhra Pradesh, dedicated on 16 October 2025, was set up by which company?
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Correct answer: C — Bharat Electronics Limited
PIB: the facility was established by Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) at an investment of around Rs 360 crore.
BEL's Advanced Night Vision Products Factory at Nimmaluru is located in which district of Andhra Pradesh?
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Correct answer: A — Krishna
PIB: the Advanced Night Vision Products Factory is at Nimmaluru, Krishna district.
The 78th Session of the WHO Regional Committee for South-East Asia, where India spoke on healthy ageing in October 2025, was held in which city?
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Correct answer: D — Colombo
PIB: the Ministerial Roundtable of the 78th Session of the WHO Regional Committee of South-East Asia was held in Colombo during 13–15 October 2025.
Consider the following statements made by India at the 78th WHO SEARO session (October 2025): 1. The National Programme for Healthcare of the Elderly (NPHCE) is operational in 92% of districts. 2. India's two National Centres of Ageing are at AIIMS New Delhi and Madras Medical College, Chennai. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. PIB: NPHCE is operational in 92% of districts; the two National Centres of Ageing are at AIIMS New Delhi and Madras Medical College, Chennai, alongside 17 Regional Geriatric Centres.
Who co-chaired the 5th India–Australia Energy Dialogue held in New Delhi on 16 October 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Manohar Lal and Chris Bowen
PIB: the meeting was co-chaired by Manohar Lal, Minister for Power and Housing & Urban Affairs, and Chris Bowen MP, Australia's Minister for Climate Change and Energy.
Which edition of the India–Australia Energy Dialogue was held in New Delhi on 16 October 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 5th
PIB: India and Australia held the 5th Meeting of the India–Australia Energy Dialogue on 16 October 2025 in New Delhi.
After the increase approved in October 2025, what is the monthly penury grant for aged non-pensioner ex-servicemen and widows?
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Correct answer: D — Rs 8,000
PIB: the penury grant has been doubled from Rs 4,000 to Rs 8,000 per month per beneficiary.
Consider the following statements about the enhanced assistance for ex-servicemen approved in October 2025: 1. The marriage grant has been raised from Rs 50,000 to Rs 1,00,000 per beneficiary. 2. The schemes are funded through the Raksha Mantri Ex-Servicemen Welfare Fund, a subset of the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund. 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 marriage grant rises from Rs 50,000 to Rs 1,00,000; the schemes are funded through the Raksha Mantri Ex-Servicemen Welfare Fund, a subset of the AFFDF.
'Samudra Shakti 2025', hosted by the Indian Navy at Visakhapatnam in October 2025, is a bilateral maritime exercise with which country?
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Correct answer: D — Indonesia
PIB: the Indian Navy hosted the fifth edition of the Indo-Indonesian Joint Bilateral Maritime Exercise 'Samudra Shakti – 2025' at Visakhapatnam.
Which Indian Navy ship participated in Exercise Samudra Shakti 2025?
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Correct answer: B — INS Kavaratti
PIB: participating units include INS Kavaratti, an Anti-Submarine Warfare Corvette of the Eastern Fleet, and the Indonesian Navy Ship KRI John Lie.
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.
From what altitude did DRDO's Military Combat Parachute System (MCPS) complete a combat freefall jump in October 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 32,000 feet
PIB: MCPS successfully underwent a combat freefall jump from an altitude of 32,000 feet, executed by IAF test jumpers.
Which DRDO laboratories developed the Military Combat Parachute System?
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Correct answer: C — ADRDE Agra and DEBEL Bengaluru
PIB: MCPS was developed by the Aerial Delivery Research and Development Establishment, Agra, and the Defence Bioengineering and Electromedical Laboratory, Bengaluru.
India's total exports (merchandise and services) in April–September 2025 were estimated at about how much?
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Correct answer: D — US$ 413.30 billion
PIB (Commerce): total exports during April–September 2025 were estimated at US$ 413.30 billion, up 4.45%. US$ 220.12 billion was merchandise exports alone.
As noted by the Department of Commerce, the IMF's October 2025 World Economic Outlook projected India's GDP growth for 2025 at:
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Correct answer: B — 6.6%
PIB: India's GDP growth is projected to reach 6.6 percent in 2025, followed by 6.2 percent in 2026, as per the October 2025 IMF WEO update.
Consider the following statements about India's trade data released on 15 October 2025: 1. Merchandise exports in April–September 2025 grew 3.02% to US$ 220.12 billion. 2. Electronic goods exports in September 2025 rose 50.54% over September 2024. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. PIB: merchandise exports in April–September 2025 were US$ 220.12 billion (+3.02%); electronic goods exports rose 50.54% from US$ 2.07 billion to US$ 3.12 billion in September 2025.
With which African country did India hold its inaugural Joint Defence Cooperation (JDC) meeting in New Delhi on 15 October 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Ethiopia
PIB: the inaugural Joint Defence Cooperation meeting between India and Ethiopia was held in New Delhi on October 15, 2025.
Consider the following statements about India–Ethiopia relations: 1. Defence cooperation between the two countries dates back to 1958. 2. The two countries established full diplomatic relations in 1960. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. PIB: India–Ethiopia defence cooperation dates back to 1958; the two nations established full diplomatic relations in 1950.
Which new category has been introduced for the first time in the National Energy Conservation Awards 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Digital content creators and influencers
PIB: for the first time, NECA 2025 introduces a special category for Digital Content Creators and Influencers, aligned with Mission LiFE.
The Ministry of Defence's ₹659.47 crore contract of October 2025 for night sights for the Army's 7.62 x 51 mm assault rifles was signed with which consortium?
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Correct answer: B — MKU Ltd and Medbit Technologies
PIB: the contract was signed with the consortium of M/s MKU Ltd (Lead Member) and M/s Medbit Technologies Pvt Ltd on 15 October 2025.
Consider the following statements about the night sights contracted for the Army's 7.62 x 51 mm assault rifles in October 2025: 1. They can engage targets up to an effective range of 500 metres even under starlit conditions. 2. The procurement is classified under the Buy (Global) category. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. PIB: the sights have an effective range of 500 m even under starlit conditions; the procurement is a Buy (Indian-IDDM) case with more than 51% indigenous content.
In October 2025 Google announced its first AI Hub in India, with an investment of about US$ 15 billion, in which city?
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Correct answer: C — Visakhapatnam
PIB: Google announced the establishment of an AI Hub in Visakhapatnam (Vizag), Andhra Pradesh, with an investment of approximately USD 15 billion over five years.
Google's Visakhapatnam AI Hub investment of about US$ 15 billion is spread over which period?
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Correct answer: A — 2026–2030
PIB: the investment of approximately USD 15 billion is over five years (2026–2030).
Consider the following statements about the Google AI Hub announced in October 2025: 1. It includes a new international subsea gateway with multiple cables landing at Visakhapatnam. 2. The data centre campus is being developed with partners including AdaniConnex and Airtel. 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 investment includes a new international subsea gateway with multiple international subsea cables landing in Visakhapatnam, and the campus is developed with partners including AdaniConnex and Airtel.
The relics of which two disciples of the Buddha did India announce in October 2025 would be sent to Mongolia next year?
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Correct answer: A — Sariputra and Maudgalyayana
PIB (PM's statement): the holy relics of two great disciples of Lord Buddha, Sariputra and Maudgalyayana, will be sent from India to Mongolia next year.
During the Mongolian President's October 2025 visit, an MoU was signed between Mongolia's Arkhangai Province and which Indian body?
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Correct answer: D — Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council
PIB (PM's statement): the MoU signed between the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council and Mongolia's Arkhangai Province will boost cultural ties.
Consider the following statements about India–Mongolia relations as described in October 2025: 1. The Mongolian oil refinery project is supported by an Indian line of credit of US$ 1.7 billion and is India's largest development partnership project globally. 2. The India–Mongolia Strategic Partnership was established in 2005, marking 20 years in 2025. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. PIB: the refinery, supported by India's US$ 1.7 billion line of credit, is India's largest development partnership project globally; the 2025 visit marked 10 years of the Strategic Partnership, elevated during Modi's visit ten years ago.
Before the Ministry of Mines' October 2025 notification, which use of limestone made it a minor mineral?
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Correct answer: B — Limestone used in kilns for manufacture of lime used as building material
PIB: 'Limestone used in kilns for manufacture of lime used as building material' had been notified as a minor mineral; the 10 October 2025 notification deleted it from the minor minerals category.
Consider the following statements about the reclassification of limestone in October 2025: 1. It followed recommendations of an Inter-Ministerial Committee chaired by the Secretary, Ministry of Mines. 2. Existing minor-mineral limestone lessees have until 31 March 2026 to register with the Indian Bureau of Mines. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only 2 is correct. PIB: the Inter-Ministerial Committee on the Mines & Minerals Sector was chaired by a Member of NITI Aayog, not the Mines Secretary; existing minor-mineral lessees are allowed till 31 March 2026 to register with IBM.
Under which mechanism did India Post resume international postal services to the USA from 15 October 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Delivery Duty Paid (DDP)
PIB: India Post has established a compliant mechanism for Delivery Duty Paid (DDP) processing, under which applicable customs duties are prepaid in India.
As per US CBP guidelines cited by India Post in October 2025, customs duty on postal shipments from India to the USA is levied at:
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Correct answer: A — A flat 50% of the declared FOB value
PIB: customs duty on postal shipments from India to the USA is applicable at a flat rate of 50% of the declared FOB value under the IEEPA tariff; no additional base or product-specific duties apply.
What was India's annual WPI-based inflation rate (provisional) for September 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 0.13%
PIB (DPIIT): the annual rate of inflation based on WPI is 0.13% (provisional) for September 2025. (-)1.99% is the WPI Food Index inflation and (-)0.58% the July final figure.
In the Wholesale Price Index (base 2011-12), which major group carries the highest weight?
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Correct answer: C — Manufactured Products
PIB (DPIIT): Manufactured Products have a weight of 64.23%, Primary Articles 22.62% and Fuel & Power 13.15%.
Which Indian Navy ship took part in the maiden India–Republic of Korea Navy bilateral exercise in October 2025?
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Correct answer: C — INS Sahyadri
PIB: INS Sahyadri made a port call at Busan Naval Harbour on 13 October 2025 to participate in the maiden IN–RoKN bilateral exercise.
INS Sahyadri, which took part in the first India–RoK Navy exercise, belongs to which class of ships?
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Correct answer: B — Shivalik-class stealth frigates
PIB: commissioned in 2012, INS Sahyadri is the third ship of the Shivalik-class guided missile stealth frigates.
The IndiaAI Face Authentication Challenge launched in October 2025 aims to develop AI solutions mainly for:
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Correct answer: B — Photo verification and de-duplication in public examinations
PIB: the challenge invites solutions for image verification and application de-duplication to strengthen the integrity of large-scale public examinations.
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.
India's headline CPI inflation for September 2025 (1.54%) was the lowest since:
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Correct answer: B — June 2017
PIB (MoSPI): headline inflation of 1.54% in September 2025 is the lowest year-on-year inflation after June 2017.
What was the all-India food inflation based on the Consumer Food Price Index (CFPI) in September 2025?
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Correct answer: D — -2.28%
PIB (MoSPI): CFPI-based food inflation for September 2025 is -2.28% (provisional); -2.17% and -2.47% are the rural and urban figures.
Consider the following statements about the CPI release for September 2025: 1. The housing index used in CPI is compiled for the urban sector only. 2. Urban headline inflation was lower than rural headline inflation in September 2025. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. PIB: the housing index is compiled for the urban sector only; urban headline inflation (2.04%) was higher than rural (1.07%).
Who chairs the Technical Expert Group constituted by MoSPI to guide the National Household Income Survey 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Dr Surjit S. Bhalla
PIB: MoSPI constituted a Technical Expert Group under the Chairmanship of Dr Surjit S. Bhalla, former Executive Director of India, IMF.
When is the National Household Income Survey (NHIS), India's first pan-India household income survey, scheduled to be launched?
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Correct answer: D — February 2026
PIB: the National Household Income Survey is scheduled to be launched in February 2026 and will be the first-ever pan-India survey focused on household income.
The PM GatiShakti National Master Plan, which completed four years in October 2025, was launched on:
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Correct answer: C — 13 October 2021
PIB: launched on 13 October 2021, PM GatiShakti integrates geospatial data from more than 57 Central Ministries, Departments and States/UTs.
'PM GatiShakti – Offshore', launched in October 2025, is primarily meant for:
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Correct answer: A — Integrated planning and management of offshore development
PIB: PM GatiShakti – Offshore is a digital platform for the integrated planning and management of offshore development, consolidating datasets from multiple ministries.
Consider the following statements about PM GatiShakti District Master Plans: 1. They were first developed for 28 Aspirational Districts in October 2024. 2. As of October 2025, they are being rolled out to all 112 Aspirational Districts. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. PIB: PM GatiShakti District Master Plans were launched for 28 Aspirational Districts in October 2024 and are now being progressively rolled out across all 112 Aspirational Districts.