BPSC Current Affairs Quiz — All time
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By how much did India's Index of Industrial Production (IIP) grow year-on-year in August 2025 as per the Quick Estimate?
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Correct answer: A — 4.0%
IIP grew 4.0% in August 2025; the July 2025 Quick Estimate was 3.5% and mining grew 6.0%.
Which manufacturing industry group grew the fastest among the top three contributors to IIP growth in August 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Basic metals
Basic metals grew 12.2%, motor vehicles 9.8% and coke and refined petroleum products 5.4%.
Under the revised calendar announced with the August 2025 data, on which day of every month is the Quick Estimate of IIP released?
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Correct answer: B — 28th
The Quick Estimate of IIP is now released on the 28th of every month, or the next working day if the 28th is a holiday.
Consider the following statements about India's IIP for August 2025: 1. Consumer non-durables recorded positive growth under the use-based classification. 2. The index is compiled on the base year 2011-12. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Statement 1 is wrong: consumer non-durables fell 6.3%. Statement 2 is correct: the base is 2011-12=100.
Under the use-based classification, which category recorded the highest year-on-year growth in India's IIP for August 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Infrastructure/construction goods
Infrastructure/construction goods grew 10.6%, against 5.2% for primary goods, 4.4% for capital goods and 3.5% for consumer durables.
Of the 30 Amrit Bharat Express services running in India after 29 September 2025, how many originate from Bihar?
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Correct answer: C — 26
With the three new trains, 26 of the 30 Amrit Bharat Express services originate from Bihar.
Which Amrit Bharat Express flagged off on 29 September 2025 is the first Amrit Bharat train from Muzaffarpur to South India?
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Correct answer: A — Muzaffarpur–Charlapalli
The Muzaffarpur–Charlapalli Amrit Bharat Express is the first such train from Muzaffarpur to South India.
The Chhapra–Anand Vihar Amrit Bharat Express flagged off on 29 September 2025 became which Amrit Bharat train from Bihar to Delhi?
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Correct answer: C — Sixth
The Chhapra–Anand Vihar Amrit Bharat Express is the sixth Amrit Bharat train from Bihar to Delhi.
A report on which subject was released at the 16th meeting of the Empowered Task Force on Ganga Rejuvenation in September 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Geomorphic and ecological impacts of sand mining in large rivers
The meeting chaired by C.R. Paatil released a report on the geomorphic and ecological impacts of sand mining in large rivers.
As per kharif area coverage data as on 26 September 2025, which crop group's sown area was lower than in 2024-25?
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Correct answer: B — Oilseeds
Oilseeds covered 190.01 lakh ha against 200.52 lakh ha in 2024-25; rice, pulses and coarse cereals were higher.
Who was named Player of the Match in the Men's T20 Asia Cup 2025 final between India and Pakistan on 28 September 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Tilak Varma
Tilak Varma scored 69 not out off 53 balls and was Player of the Match; Kuldeep Yadav took 4 for 30.
By what margin did India beat Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 final in Dubai?
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Correct answer: C — 5 wickets
India chased 147 and reached 150 for 5 in 19.4 overs, winning by five wickets with two balls to spare.
How many Asia Cup titles had India won after winning the 2025 edition?
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Correct answer: D — Nine
The 2025 win was India's ninth Asia Cup title.
Consider the following statements about the Men's T20 Asia Cup 2025 final: 1. Pakistan batted first and were bowled out for 146. 2. Kuldeep Yadav took four wickets in the match. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: Pakistan, put in to bat, were all out for 146 in 19.1 overs, and Kuldeep Yadav took 4 for 30.
In the Asia Cup 2025 final, which Indian bowler dismissed both of Pakistan's top scorers, Sahibzada Farhan (57) and Fakhar Zaman (46)?
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Correct answer: C — Varun Chakravarthy
Varun Chakravarthy took the wickets of Farhan and Fakhar; Kuldeep Yadav took 4 for 30 later in the innings.
In which city was the third edition of Unmesha – International Literature Festival held in September 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Patna
The third Unmesha was held at the Samrat Ashok Convention Centre, Patna, from 25 to 28 September 2025.
Which institution organised the Unmesha International Literature Festival 2025 along with the Ministry of Culture and the Government of Bihar?
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Correct answer: B — Sahitya Akademi
The festival was organised by the Sahitya Akademi with the Ministry of Culture and the Government of Bihar.
Writers, scholars and poets from how many countries took part in the third Unmesha International Literature Festival in Patna (25–28 September 2025)?
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Correct answer: D — 15
The festival brought together participants from 15 countries representing more than 100 languages.
Which ministry organised World Food India 2025, which concluded on 28 September 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Ministry of Food Processing Industries
World Food India 2025 was organised by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI).
What was the total value of MoUs signed at World Food India 2025?
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Correct answer: B — About ₹1.02 lakh crore
26 companies signed MoUs worth ₹1,02,046.89 crore, expected to create 64,000+ direct jobs.
Consider the following statements about the MoUs signed at World Food India 2025: 1. Twenty-six domestic and global companies signed the MoUs. 2. The MoUs are expected to generate direct employment for over 10 lakh people. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: the MoUs are expected to create over 64,000 direct jobs; 10 lakh+ is the indirect figure.
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports organised the first global Viksit Bharat Run on 28 September 2025 in collaboration with which ministry?
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Correct answer: A — Ministry of External Affairs
MYAS organised the Viksit Bharat Run 2025 across over 100 countries with the Ministry of External Affairs.
What was the tagline of the Viksit Bharat Run 2025 held across over 100 countries?
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Correct answer: C — Run to Serve the Nation
The run was held under the tagline 'Run to Serve the Nation' as part of the Seva Pakhwada.
Which festival did PM Modi say in the 126th Mann Ki Baat (28 September 2025) the government is trying to get included in UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list?
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Correct answer: B — Chhath Mahaparva
The PM said the government is striving to include Chhath Mahaparva in UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list.
How many days did Lieutenant Commanders Dilna and Roopa take to complete the Navika Sagar Parikrama, as discussed in Mann Ki Baat on 28 September 2025?
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Correct answer: D — 238
They sailed about 47,500 km in 238 days, from Goa on 2 October 2024 to 29 May 2025.
The 126th Mann Ki Baat on 28 September 2025 coincided with the birth anniversary of which two personalities?
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Correct answer: A — Bhagat Singh and Lata Mangeshkar
PM Modi noted that 28 September is the birth anniversary of Shaheed Bhagat Singh and Lata Mangeshkar.
How many officers did the Election Commission decide in September 2025 to deploy as central observers for the Bihar election and bye-elections?
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Correct answer: A — 470
The ECI decided to deploy 470 officers: 320 IAS, 60 IPS and 90 from IRS/IRAS/ICAS and other services.
Under which section of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 does the Election Commission deploy observers?
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Correct answer: C — Section 20B
Observers are deployed under Article 324 of the Constitution and Section 20B of the RP Act, 1951.
Consider the following pairs of assembly constituencies and states/UT where bye-elections were announced in 2025: 1. Ghatsila – Jharkhand 2. Nuapada – Odisha 3. Dampa – Manipur How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
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Correct answer: D — Only two
Ghatsila (Jharkhand) and Nuapada (Odisha) are correct; Dampa is in Mizoram, not Manipur.
Who represented India at the General Debate of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly on 27 September 2025?
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Correct answer: A — S. Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar delivered India's statement at the General Debate on 27 September 2025.
At UNGA 80, EAM Jaishankar said India has undertaken more than 600 development projects in how many countries?
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Correct answer: C — 78
The minister cited more than 600 development projects in 78 countries as part of India's contribution to the Global South.
Which line did EAM Jaishankar use to conclude his call for international cooperation at UNGA 80?
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Correct answer: B — "Islands of prosperity cannot flourish in an ocean of turbulence"
The minister said "International cooperation must prevail because islands of prosperity cannot flourish in an ocean of turbulence".
Consider the following statements about EAM Jaishankar's address at UNGA 80: 1. The minister called for expanding only the non-permanent membership of the Security Council. 2. The minister said the UN had overcome gridlock through recent reforms. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2
Both are wrong: he called for expanding both permanent and non-permanent membership, and said the UN "remains gridlocked" and is in a state of crisis owing to resistance to reform.
What was the theme of World Tourism Day 2025, observed on 27 September?
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Correct answer: D — Tourism and Sustainable Transformation
The 2025 theme was 'Tourism and Sustainable Transformation'.
Who was the chief guest at the Ministry of Tourism's World Tourism Day event on 27 September 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Suman Bery
NITI Aayog Vice Chairperson Suman Bery was chief guest; MoS Suresh Gopi presided.
In which part of the ICAO Council was India re-elected on 27 September 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Part II
India was re-elected to Part II, which comprises States making the largest contribution to facilities for international civil air navigation.
In which city was the 42nd ICAO Assembly, where India was re-elected to the ICAO Council, held?
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Correct answer: B — Montreal
The election took place on 27 September 2025 during the 42nd ICAO Assembly in Montreal.
Consider the following statements about the ICAO Council: 1. The ICAO Council has 36 members elected by the Assembly for a three-year term. 2. India has been a member of ICAO since its founding in 1944. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: the 36-member Council is elected for three years by the 193-State Assembly, and India is a founding member since 1944.
With the addition of two Bihar wetlands on 26 September 2025, how many Ramsar sites does India have?
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Correct answer: C — 93
Gokul Jalashay and Udaipur Jheel took India's total to 93 Ramsar sites covering 13,60,719 ha.
In which district of Bihar is Gokul Jalashay, declared a Ramsar site in September 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Buxar
Gokul Jalashay (448 ha) is in Buxar district; Udaipur Jheel (319 ha) is in West Champaran.
Udaipur Jheel, added to the Ramsar list in September 2025, is located in which state?
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Correct answer: B — Bihar
Udaipur Jheel (319 ha) is in West Champaran district, Bihar.
Consider the following statements about the Ramsar sites added in September 2025: 1. Udaipur Jheel is larger in area than Gokul Jalashay. 2. Both new sites are in Uttar Pradesh. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2
Both are wrong: Gokul Jalashay (448 ha) is larger than Udaipur Jheel (319 ha), and both are in Bihar.
How much was transferred to each woman beneficiary at the launch of Bihar's Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana on 26 September 2025?
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Correct answer: A — ₹10,000
₹10,000 each was transferred to 75 lakh women, a total of ₹7,500 crore.
How many women received the first instalment under Bihar's Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana on 26 September 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 75 lakh
75 lakh women received ₹10,000 each.
Up to how much further support can a beneficiary get under Bihar's Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana, depending on the success of her enterprise?
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Correct answer: D — ₹2 lakh
After the initial ₹10,000, support of up to ₹2 lakh is possible based on the enterprise's success.
Consider the following statements about the Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana: 1. It is a scheme of the Government of Bihar. 2. Up to two women from each family can be beneficiaries. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: the scheme supports one woman from each family.
Farmers of which three states received the 21st instalment of PM-KISAN first, on 26 September 2025, because of recent floods?
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Correct answer: C — Himachal Pradesh, Punjab and Uttarakhand
The 21st instalment was prioritised for flood- and landslide-hit Himachal Pradesh, Punjab and Uttarakhand.
About how much money was transferred to farmers in the three flood-hit states under the 21st PM-KISAN instalment on 26 September 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Over ₹540 crore
More than ₹540 crore went to over 27 lakh farmers, including about 2.7 lakh women farmers.
How much does the Government of India plan to borrow through dated securities in the second half of FY 2025-26, as announced on 26 September 2025?
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Correct answer: D — ₹6.77 lakh crore
The H2 FY 2025-26 borrowing plan is ₹6.77 lakh crore, including ₹10,000 crore of Sovereign Green Bonds.
What Ways and Means Advances (WMA) limit did the RBI fix for the second half of FY 2025-26?
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Correct answer: B — ₹50,000 crore
The RBI fixed the WMA limit for H2 FY 2025-26 at ₹50,000 crore.
Consider the following statements about the government's borrowing plan for H2 FY 2025-26: 1. It includes ₹10,000 crore through Sovereign Green Bonds. 2. The 30-year security has the largest share of the borrowing. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: the 10-year security has the largest share (28.4%); the 30-year share is 9.2%.
When was the Inland Speed Post (document) tariff last revised before the revision effective 1 October 2025?
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Correct answer: B — October 2012
The tariff was last revised in October 2012; the new tariff is effective from 1 October 2025.
What discount on Speed Post tariff did the Department of Posts introduce for students in September 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 10%
Students get a 10% discount on Speed Post tariff; new bulk customers get 5%.
In its right of reply at UNGA on 26 September 2025, India said Pakistan had shielded which outfit over the massacre of tourists in Jammu and Kashmir?
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Correct answer: C — The Resistance Front
India said Pakistan shielded The Resistance Front, a Pakistan-sponsored terror outfit, from responsibility for the massacre of tourists in J&K.
India exercised its right of reply at the 80th UN General Assembly on 26 September 2025 in response to the speech of:
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Correct answer: A — The Prime Minister of Pakistan
India's reply responded to the speech of the Prime Minister of Pakistan, condemning his "absurd theatrics".
Under which law did the CCPA penalise FirstCry ₹2 lakh in September 2025 for misleading price representation?
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Correct answer: D — Consumer Protection Act, 2019
The order was passed under Sections 10, 20 and 21 of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019.
How many new employees were enrolled under the ESI scheme in July 2025, as per ESIC's provisional payroll data?
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Correct answer: B — 20.36 lakh
20.36 lakh new employees were added in July 2025, against 19.37 lakh in June.
What Performance Linked Reward did coal PSUs announce for each non-executive worker in September 2025?
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Correct answer: B — ₹1,03,000
Coal PSUs announced a PLR of ₹1,03,000, benefiting about 2.1 lakh CIL and 38,000 SCCL non-executive employees.
How many LCA Mk1A aircraft did the Defence Ministry contract from HAL on 25 September 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 97
The contract covers 97 LCA Mk1A aircraft – 68 fighters and 29 twin-seaters.
What is the approximate value of the LCA Mk1A contract signed with HAL on 25 September 2025 (excluding taxes)?
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Correct answer: C — ₹62,370 crore
The contract is worth over ₹62,370 crore, excluding taxes.
Under which Defence Acquisition Procedure 2020 category is the 97 LCA Mk1A purchase made?
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Correct answer: B — Buy (India-IDDM)
The acquisition is under the 'Buy (India-IDDM)' category of DAP 2020.
Which indigenous radar is among the systems to be integrated in the 97 LCA Mk1A aircraft ordered in September 2025?
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Correct answer: D — UTTAM AESA
Indigenous systems to be integrated include the UTTAM AESA radar, Swayam Raksha Kavach and control surface actuators.
Consider the following statements about the LCA Mk1A contract of September 2025: 1. Deliveries will begin in 2027-28. 2. The aircraft will have an indigenous content of over 80%. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct: deliveries start in 2027-28 and will be completed over six years. Statement 2 is wrong: indigenous content will be over 64%.
According to MoSPI's 'Children in India 2025', what was India's infant mortality rate in 2023?
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Correct answer: A — 25
The infant mortality rate fell from 44 in 2011 to 25 in 2023.
Where was MoSPI's 'Children in India 2025' released, during the 29th Conference of Central and State Statistical Organisations?
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Correct answer: D — Chandigarh
It was released at the 29th CoCSSO in Chandigarh on 25 September 2025.
Under the ECI decision of 25 September 2025, which round of EVM/VVPAT counting can be taken up only after postal ballot counting is completed?
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Correct answer: B — The penultimate (second-last) round
The penultimate round of EVM/VVPAT counting will be taken up only after postal ballot counting is completed at that centre.
At what time does EVM counting start on counting day, according to the ECI?
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Correct answer: D — 8:30 AM
Postal ballot counting starts at 8:00 AM and EVM counting at 8:30 AM.
Consider the following statements about the ECI's postal ballot counting decision of September 2025: 1. The ECI described it as its 30th initiative in six months. 2. The ECI cited a fall in the number of postal ballots as the reason. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: postal ballots have increased substantially because of home voting for PwDs and voters aged 85+.
Under the XV Finance Commission, untied grants to rural local bodies can be used for subjects listed in which Schedule of the Constitution?
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Correct answer: C — Eleventh Schedule
Untied grants can be used for location-specific needs under the 29 subjects in the Eleventh Schedule, except salaries and establishment costs.
Which state received the largest share of the XV Finance Commission untied grants released on 25 September 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh received ₹1,548.38 crore, Bihar ₹801.01 crore and Himachal Pradesh ₹67.96 crore.
How many approved Ayurveda Aahara recipes had FSSAI listed through its order of 25 July 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 91
FSSAI published a list of 91 approved Ayurveda Aahara recipes through an order dated 25 July 2025.
MoSPI's 'Environmental Accounting on Forest – 2025' is compiled under which international framework, adopted by MoSPI in 2018?
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Correct answer: B — UN System of Environmental Economic Accounts (SEEA)
MoSPI adopted the UN SEEA framework in 2018; the forest accounts follow it.
Under which Act was the Indian Statistical Institute declared an Institution of National Importance?
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Correct answer: A — Indian Statistical Institute Act, 1959
Parliament enacted the Indian Statistical Institute Act, 1959, declaring ISI an Institution of National Importance; a draft ISI Bill, 2025 was released on 25 September 2025.
From what kind of platform was the Agni-Prime missile launched for the first time on 24 September 2025?
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Correct answer: C — A rail-based mobile launcher
DRDO and SFC launched Agni-Prime from a specially designed rail-based mobile launcher – a first-of-its-kind launch.
What is the range of the Agni-Prime missile, as stated by DRDO?
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Correct answer: D — Up to 2,000 km
The next-generation Agni-Prime missile is designed to cover a range of up to 2,000 km.
Which organisation carried out the rail-based Agni-Prime launch along with DRDO in September 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Strategic Forces Command
DRDO carried out the launch in collaboration with the Strategic Forces Command (SFC).
Consider the following statements about the Agni-Prime launch of 24 September 2025: 1. It was the first-ever flight test of the Agni-Prime missile. 2. The road-mobile version of Agni-P has already been inducted into service. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Statement 2 is correct. Statement 1 is wrong: it was the first launch from a rail-based launcher; the road-mobile Agni-P was inducted after a series of successful flight trials.