CLAT Current Affairs Quiz — All time
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
What is the approximate allocation for One Nation One Subscription, approved by the Union Cabinet on 25 November 2024?
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Correct answer: B — About ₹6,000 crore for 2025, 2026 and 2027
PIB (Cabinet): about ₹6,000 crore has been allocated for ONOS for three calendar years — 2025, 2026 and 2027 — as a new Central Sector Scheme.
Under One Nation One Subscription, the national subscription to journals will be coordinated by which body?
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Correct answer: D — INFLIBNET
PIB (Cabinet): access will be through a national subscription coordinated by the Information and Library Network (INFLIBNET), an autonomous inter-university centre of the UGC.
Consider the following statements about One Nation One Subscription: 1. It includes 30 major international journal publishers. 2. Its benefits extend to all private universities and private R&D labs. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
PIB (Cabinet): 30 major publishers are included, but benefits go to Higher Education Institutions under Central or State Government management and central government R&D institutions — not private ones. Only 1 is correct.
The National Mission on Natural Farming, approved on 25 November 2024, has been launched as what kind of scheme?
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Correct answer: B — A standalone Centrally Sponsored Scheme under the Ministry of Agriculture
PIB (Cabinet): NMNF is a standalone Centrally Sponsored Scheme under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, with Centre and State shares.
What is the total outlay of the National Mission on Natural Farming till 2025-26?
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Correct answer: D — ₹2,481 crore
PIB (Cabinet): the total outlay is ₹2,481 crore — ₹1,584 crore from the Government of India and ₹897 crore from States — till the 15th Finance Commission period (2025-26).
Over the next two years, the National Mission on Natural Farming aims to reach how many farmers?
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Correct answer: C — 1 crore
PIB (Cabinet): NMNF will be implemented in 15,000 clusters, reach 1 crore farmers and initiate natural farming on 7.5 lakh hectares in the next two years.
What is the financial outlay of the PAN 2.0 Project approved by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on 25 November 2024?
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Correct answer: A — ₹1,435 crore
PIB (Cabinet): the financial implications of the PAN 2.0 Project are ₹1,435 crore.
Which body approved the PAN 2.0 Project of the Income Tax Department on 25 November 2024?
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Correct answer: C — Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs
PIB (Cabinet): the CCEA, chaired by PM Narendra Modi, approved the PAN 2.0 Project of the Income Tax Department.
Consider the following statements about the PAN 2.0 Project approved in November 2024: 1. It was approved with an outlay of ₹6,000 crore for 2025–2027. 2. It enables the use of PAN as a common identifier for all digital systems of specified government agencies. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
PIB (Cabinet): PAN 2.0 costs ₹1,435 crore (the ₹6,000-crore, 2025–27 figure belongs to One Nation One Subscription). It does enable PAN as a common identifier for specified government agencies. Only 2 is correct.
What new climate finance goal did COP29 in Baku adopt on 24 November 2024?
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Correct answer: C — Developed countries to lead in mobilising $300 billion a year by 2035
The Hindu and The Indian Express: the deal set $300 billion a year by 2035, with developed countries taking the lead, from a variety of public and private sources; the $1.3 trillion figure is only a call on all actors.
Which Indian negotiator objected at the COP29 closing plenary, calling the finance deal 'nothing more than an optical illusion'?
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Correct answer: D — Chandni Raina
The Hindu and The Indian Express: Indian delegation representative Chandni Raina told the closing plenary the document was 'nothing more than an optical illusion' and objected to how it was adopted.
On 21 November 2024, PM Narendra Modi became the first Indian Prime Minister to address the Parliament of which country?
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Correct answer: B — Guyana
PIB (PMO): PM Modi addressed the National Assembly of the Parliament of Guyana; he is the first Indian Prime Minister to do so.
Who convened the special session of Guyana's Parliament for PM Modi's address on 21 November 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Speaker Manzoor Nadir
PIB (PMO): a special session of the Parliament was convened by Speaker Manzoor Nadir for the address.
In his address to Guyana's Parliament, PM Modi said India wants to serve humanity as what?
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Correct answer: A — Vishwabandhu, a friend to the world
PIB (PMO): India wants to serve humanity as 'Vishwabandhu', a friend to the world.
PM Modi's November 2024 visit to Guyana was the first by an Indian Prime Minister in how many years?
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Correct answer: A — 56 years
PIB (PMO): this is the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Guyana in 56 years.
Under an MoU signed during PM Modi's visit to Guyana, which Indian entity is to work on deploying a UPI-like real-time payment system in Guyana?
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Correct answer: D — NPCI International Payments Ltd
PIB (list of outcomes): the MoU between NPCI International Payments Ltd and Guyana's Ministry of Foreign Affairs is for enabling deployment of a UPI-like system in Guyana.
Consider the following MoUs signed during PM Modi's visit to Guyana in November 2024: 1. An MoU between HLL Lifecare Ltd and Guyana's Ministry of Health for implementing the Jan Aushadhi scheme (PMBJP). 2. An MoU between Guyana's National Defence Institute and Rashtriya Raksha University, Gujarat. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (list of outcomes): both MoUs are among the ten signed during the visit.
Nafithromycin, launched on 20 November 2024 as India's first indigenous antibiotic, is meant to treat which disease?
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Correct answer: B — Community-Acquired Bacterial Pneumonia
PIB (DBT): Nafithromycin is designed to treat Community-Acquired Bacterial Pneumonia (CABP) caused by drug-resistant bacteria.
Under which trade name is Nafithromycin marketed by Wockhardt?
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Correct answer: B — Miqnaf
PIB (DBT): Nafithromycin has been brought to market under the trade name 'Miqnaf'.
Consider the following statements about Nafithromycin: 1. It was developed with support from BIRAC under its Biotechnology Industry Partnership Program. 2. Its treatment regimen lasts fourteen days. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
PIB (DBT): it was supported by BIRAC under BIPP; the regimen is three days. The 14 figure refers to the years of research.
Who co-chaired the 2nd India-CARICOM Summit with PM Narendra Modi in Georgetown on 20 November 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Grenada PM Dickon Mitchell, the CARICOM Chair
PIB (PMO): PM Modi and Grenada PM Dickon Mitchell, the current CARICOM Chair, chaired the Summit; President Irfaan Ali hosted it.
Where was the first India-CARICOM Summit held, in 2019?
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Correct answer: A — New York
PIB (PMO): the first India-CARICOM Summit was held in 2019 in New York.
Consider the following announcements made by PM Modi at the 2nd India-CARICOM Summit: 1. 1,000 more ITEC slots for CARICOM countries over the next five years. 2. Training in India for 11 young women cricketers from each CARICOM country. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (PMO): both were announced, along with the next India-CARICOM Summit to be hosted in India.
Which is the highest national award of Guyana, conferred on PM Narendra Modi on 20 November 2024?
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Correct answer: B — The Order of Excellence
PIB (PMO): President Irfaan Ali conferred 'The Order of Excellence', Guyana's highest national award, on PM Modi at the State House.
Who conferred the 'Dominica Award of Honour' on PM Modi in Georgetown on 20 November 2024?
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Correct answer: D — President Sylvanie Burton
PIB (PMO): Dominica's President Sylvanie Burton conferred the award for Modi's statesmanship and Covid-19 support to Dominica.
Consider the following statements: 1. PM Modi is only the fourth foreign leader to receive Guyana's highest national award. 2. The 'Honorary Order of Freedom of Barbados' for PM Modi was announced by Barbados PM Mia Amor Mottley on the sidelines of the 2nd India-CARICOM Summit. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (PMO) and PMIndia: Modi is only the fourth foreign leader to receive the Order of Excellence; PM Mottley announced the Barbados award during their meeting on 20 November 2024 on the summit sidelines.
At the G20 Rio session on 19 November 2024, PM Modi said how much of India's 500 GW renewable energy target for 2030 had been achieved?
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Correct answer: D — 200 GW
PIB (PMO): India has set a target of 500 GW of renewable energy by 2030, of which 200 GW has been achieved.
PM Modi addressed which G20 Summit session in Rio de Janeiro on 19 November 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Sustainable Development and Energy Transition
PIB (PMO): PM Modi addressed the G20 Summit session on Sustainable Development and Energy Transition.
Consider the following, as recalled by PM Modi at the G20 Rio session: 1. At the New Delhi G20 Summit, the group resolved to triple renewable energy capacity by 2030. 2. At the New Delhi G20 Summit, the group resolved to double the energy efficiency rate by 2030. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (PMO): during the New Delhi G20 Summit the group resolved to triple renewable energy capacity and double the energy efficiency rate by 2030.
Where was the 2nd India-Australia Annual Summit held on 19 November 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Rio de Janeiro
PIB (MEA joint statement): the summit was held on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro on 19 November 2024.
In which Indian city did the 2nd India-Australia Annual Summit welcome the opening of a new Australian Consulate-General?
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Correct answer: D — Bengaluru
PIB (MEA joint statement): the leaders welcomed the new Consulate-General of Australia in Bengaluru and of India in Brisbane.
Consider the following about the 2nd India-Australia Annual Summit: 1. The leaders welcomed the launch of the India-Australia Renewable Energy Partnership. 2. The Australia-India Business Exchange (AIBX) was extended for another four years from July 2024. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (MEA joint statement): both are correct; the REP covers solar PV, green hydrogen, energy storage and related areas.
What was the theme of the opening session of the G20 Rio Summit addressed by PM Modi on 18 November 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Social Inclusion and the Fight against Hunger and Poverty
PIB (PMO): PM Modi addressed the opening session of the G20 Summit on 'Social Inclusion and the Fight against Hunger and Poverty'.
At the G20 Rio Summit on 18 November 2024, PM Modi said India had pulled how many people out of poverty in the last ten years?
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Correct answer: C — 250 million
PIB (PMO): India pulled 250 million people out of poverty in the last ten years and distributes free foodgrains to 800 million people.
Consider the following about PM Modi's address at the G20 Rio opening session: 1. He described India's approach to food security as 'Back to Basics and March to Future'. 2. He welcomed the Brazilian initiative to establish a Global Alliance against Hunger and Poverty. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (PMO): both are correct.
India and Italy announced a Joint Strategic Action Plan for which period at the G20 Rio Summit on 18 November 2024?
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Correct answer: B — 2025-2029
PIB (MEA): PM Modi and PM Meloni announced the Joint Strategic Action Plan 2025-2029.
Where had PM Modi and Italian PM Giorgia Meloni met in June 2024, before their meeting at the G20 Rio Summit?
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Correct answer: D — Puglia
PIB (MEA): the Rio meeting was their fifth in two years; they last met in June 2024 in Puglia.
Consider the following about the India-Italy Joint Strategic Action Plan 2025-2029: 1. It includes a pilot project to train health professionals in India for employment in Italy. 2. It provides for cooperation between the Italian Space Agency and ISRO. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (MEA): both are in the plan, along with an Italian space industry mission to India ideally by mid-2025.
Which national award did Nigeria confer on PM Narendra Modi on 17 November 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Grand Commander of the Order of Niger
PIB (PMO): President Tinubu conferred the 'Grand Commander of the Order of Niger' on PM Modi in Abuja.
PM Modi became the first foreign leader since which year to be conferred Nigeria's 'Grand Commander of the Order of Niger'?
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Correct answer: C — 1969
PIB (PMO): PM Modi is the first foreign leader to be conferred this award since 1969.
During PM Modi's visit to Nigeria on 17 November 2024, MoUs were signed in all of the following areas EXCEPT:
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Correct answer: D — Defence Production
PIB (PMO): the three MoUs were on Cultural Exchange Programme, Customs Cooperation and Survey Cooperation. Defence Production was not among them.
Consider the following about PM Modi's November 2024 visit to Nigeria: 1. It was a State Visit from 17 to 18 November 2024. 2. The official talks with President Tinubu were held in Lagos. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
PIB (PMO): the State Visit was from 17-18 November 2024, and the talks were held in Abuja, not Lagos. So only 1 is correct.
During talks in Abuja on 17 November 2024, Nigeria's President acknowledged India's efforts to amplify the concerns of developing countries through which summits?
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Correct answer: B — Voice of the Global South Summits
PIB (PMO): President Tinubu acknowledged India's efforts through the Voice of the Global South Summits.
In the India-Japan Memorandum of Implementation signed on 15 November 2024, what does UNICORN stand for?
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Correct answer: B — Unified Complex Radio Antenna
PIB (Defence): UNICORN is the Unified Complex Radio Antenna, a mast with integrated communication systems that improves stealth.
Which Indian company will co-develop the UNICORN mast with Japanese collaboration?
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Correct answer: A — Bharat Electronics Ltd
PIB (Defence): the UNICORN masts will be co-developed by Bharat Electronics Limited in India with Japanese collaboration.
Consider the following about the UNICORN Memorandum of Implementation (November 2024): 1. When implemented, it will be the first case of co-development / co-production of defence equipment between India and Japan. 2. It was signed in New Delhi. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
PIB (Defence): it will be the first India-Japan defence co-development / co-production case, and it was signed at the Embassy of India in Tokyo, not New Delhi. So only 1 is correct.
Under the first trilateral power transaction inaugurated on 15 November 2024, Nepal is to export up to how much power to Bangladesh through the Indian grid?
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Correct answer: D — 40 MW
PIB (Power): India facilitated export of up to 40 MW from Nepal to Bangladesh through the Indian grid.
The tripartite power sales agreement for Nepal-to-Bangladesh power trade through India was signed on 3 October 2024 at:
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Correct answer: A — Kathmandu
PIB (Power): the agreement between NVVN, Nepal Electricity Authority and Bangladesh Power Development Board was signed on 3 October 2024 in Kathmandu.
Consider the following about the first trilateral power transaction (November 2024): 1. Power flows from Nepal to Bangladesh through the Indian grid. 2. NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam is a party to the tripartite power sales agreement. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (Power): both are correct; the agreement is between NVVN, Nepal Electricity Authority and Bangladesh Power Development Board.
At CoP29 in November 2024, India said developed countries must provide and mobilise at least how much climate finance every year till 2030?
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Correct answer: B — USD 1.3 trillion
PIB (MoEFCC): India said developed countries need to commit to provide and mobilise at least USD 1.3 trillion every year till 2030.
On whose behalf did India deliver a statement at the High-Level Ministerial on Climate Finance at CoP29 on 14 November 2024?
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Correct answer: C — Like-Minded Developing Countries
PIB (MoEFCC): India intervened on behalf of the Like-Minded Developing Countries (LMDCs).
Consider the following about India's LMDC statement at CoP29 (14 November 2024): 1. It was delivered by India's lead negotiator Naresh Pal Gangwar. 2. It proposed turning the New Collective Quantified Goal into an investment goal. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
PIB (MoEFCC): Naresh Pal Gangwar delivered it, and the statement said the NCQG cannot be changed into an investment goal. So only 1 is correct.
In November 2024, the government approved the first all-women battalion of which force?
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Correct answer: B — CISF
PIB (MHA): Amit Shah said the government approved the first all-women battalion of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF).
According to the MHA in November 2024, women make up what share of the CISF at present?
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Correct answer: C — More than 7%
PIB (MHA): the number of women in CISF is more than 7% at present.
The proposal for an all-women CISF battalion was initiated on the Home Minister's direction at which CISF Day function?
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Correct answer: B — 53rd
PIB (MHA): the proposal was initiated on Amit Shah's direction at the 53rd CISF Day function.
While issuing coaching-sector advertisement guidelines in November 2024, the CCPA said it had imposed penalties on how many coaching institutes?
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Correct answer: B — 18
PIB (Consumer Affairs): the CCPA took suo motu action against 45 coaching centres and imposed penalties of Rs 54,60,000 on 18 institutes.
Who was the Chief Commissioner of the Central Consumer Protection Authority when it issued the coaching guidelines in November 2024?
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Correct answer: C — Nidhi Khare
PIB (Consumer Affairs): Smt Nidhi Khare, Chief Commissioner, CCPA, shared details of the guidelines.
As of October 2024, India's renewable energy-based electricity generation capacity stood at:
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Correct answer: D — 203.18 GW
PIB (MNRE): according to the CEA, RE-based generation capacity stood at 203.18 GW as of October 2024.
As of October 2024, renewable energy made up what share of India's total installed electricity capacity?
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Correct answer: B — More than 46.3%
PIB (MNRE): renewable energy now constitutes more than 46.3% of total capacity (203.18 GW of 452.69 GW).
Which source led India's renewable energy capacity as of October 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Solar power
PIB (MNRE): solar power leads with 92.12 GW, followed by wind power with 47.72 GW.
According to WIPO's World Intellectual Property Indicators 2024, where does India rank globally for patent applications?
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Correct answer: C — Sixth
PIB (Commerce): India ranks sixth globally for patents with 64,480 applications.
By how much did India's patent applications grow in 2023, the fastest among the top 20 origins, as per WIPI 2024?
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Correct answer: B — 15.7%
PIB (Commerce): India recorded the fastest growth in patent applications (+15.7%) in 2023 among the top 20 origins. 36.4% is design growth, 6.1% trademark growth and 55.2% the resident share.
In WIPI 2024, India ranked where globally in trademark filings?
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Correct answer: D — Fourth
PIB (Commerce): India ranked fourth globally in trademark filings, with a 6.1% increase in 2023. (Its trademark office holds the second-largest number of active registrations.)
All-India year-on-year CPI inflation for October 2024, released on 12 November 2024, was:
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Correct answer: A — 6.21%
PIB (MoSPI): year-on-year CPI inflation for October 2024 is 6.21%; 6.68% is the rural rate.
Consumer Food Price Index (CFPI) inflation for October 2024 (provisional) was:
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Correct answer: D — 10.87%
PIB (MoSPI): all-India CFPI inflation for October 2024 is 10.87% (provisional); 11.09% is the urban rate.
Who are the two crew members of INSV Tarini on Navika Sagar Parikrama II?
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Correct answer: D — Lt Cdr Dilna K and Lt Cdr Roopa A
PIB (MoD): the Indian Navy duo of Lt Cdr Dilna K and Lt Cdr Roopa A is sailing INSV Tarini on Navika Sagar Parikrama II.
At which port did INSV Tarini arrive on 9 November 2024 during Navika Sagar Parikrama II?
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Correct answer: B — Fremantle, Australia
PIB (MoD): INSV Tarini arrived at Fremantle, Australia on 9 November 2024 after covering 4,900 nm from Goa.
Navika Sagar Parikrama II was flagged off from Goa by the Chief of the Naval Staff on:
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Correct answer: C — 2 October 2024
PIB (MoD): the expedition was flagged off from Goa by Adm Dinesh K Tripathi on 2 October 2024.
Which Indian institution ranked highest in the QS World University Rankings: Asia 2025?
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Correct answer: A — IIT Delhi
PIB (Education): IIT Delhi achieved India's highest ranking, moving up to 44th from 46th.
The QS World University Rankings: Asia 2025 assessed how many institutions?
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Correct answer: D — 984 in 25 countries
PIB (Education): the ranking assesses 984 institutions covering 25 countries.
How many Indian institutions are in the top 50 of the QS Asia Rankings 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Two
PIB (Education): India has two institutions in the top 50 (IIT Delhi 44, IIT Bombay 48) and seven in the top 100.
What is the total outlay of the Scheme for Strengthening the Medical Device Industry launched on 8 November 2024?
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Correct answer: D — ₹500 crore
PIB (Chemicals & Fertilizers): the scheme has a total outlay of ₹500 crore.
Consider the following about the Scheme for Strengthening the Medical Device Industry (November 2024): 1. It covers support for clinical studies. 2. It covers skill development. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB: the scheme covers manufacturing of key components and accessories, skill development, support for clinical studies, common infrastructure and industry promotion. Both are correct.
Who launched the Scheme for Strengthening the Medical Device Industry on 8 November 2024?
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Correct answer: B — J P Nadda
PIB: Union Minister of Chemicals & Fertilizers and Health & Family Welfare J P Nadda launched the scheme; MoS Anupriya Patel was present.
Under the amended rules (November 2024), what is the environmental compensation per stubble-burning incident for a farmer with less than two acres?
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Correct answer: A — ₹5,000
PIB (MoEFCC): for land under two acres the EC was revised from ₹2,500 to ₹5,000 per incident.
For a farmer with more than five acres, the revised environmental compensation for stubble burning (November 2024) is:
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Correct answer: D — ₹30,000
PIB (MoEFCC): for land over five acres the EC was revised from ₹15,000 to ₹30,000 per incident.
Consider the following about the revised environmental compensation for stubble burning (November 2024): 1. The amendment rules were notified by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. 2. For farmers with two acres or more but less than five acres, the rate is ₹10,000 per incident. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB: MoEFCC notified the Amendment Rules on 6 November 2024 (G.S.R. 690(E)); the 2-to-under-5-acre rate went from ₹5,000 to ₹10,000. Both are correct.
In his message of 6 November 2024 congratulating Donald Trump, PM Modi referred to the India-US relationship as a:
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Correct answer: C — Comprehensive Global and Strategic Partnership
PIB (PMO): the PM looked forward to renewing collaboration to further strengthen the India-US Comprehensive Global and Strategic Partnership.
Consider the following about PM Modi's contact with Donald Trump on 6 November 2024: 1. The PM spoke to Trump by phone on the same day. 2. The PM mentioned space among the sectors for closer India-US cooperation. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (PMO): the PM had a conversation with President-elect Trump on 6 November and mentioned technology, defence, energy, space and other sectors. Both are correct.
Under PM-Vidyalaxmi (approved 6 November 2024), education loans up to ₹7.5 lakh get what level of government credit guarantee?
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Correct answer: A — 75%
PIB (Cabinet): loan amounts up to ₹7.5 lakh will be provided a 75% credit guarantee by the Government of India.
Under PM-Vidyalaxmi, 3% interest subvention is available to students with annual family income up to:
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Correct answer: D — ₹8 lakh, on loans up to ₹10 lakh
PIB (Cabinet): students with up to ₹8 lakh annual family income get 3% interest subvention on loans up to ₹10 lakh (in addition to full subvention for income up to ₹4.5 lakh under existing schemes).
What is the outlay for PM-Vidyalaxmi for 2024-25 to 2030-31?
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Correct answer: B — ₹3,600 crore
PIB (Cabinet): an outlay of ₹3,600 crore has been made during 2024-25 to 2030-31; 7 lakh fresh students are expected to get interest subvention.
PM-Vidyalaxmi covers students admitted to how many top quality higher education institutions?
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Correct answer: C — 860
PIB (Cabinet): loans to meritorious students admitted to the top 860 quality HEIs, covering more than 22 lakh students every year.
In November 2024, PM Narendra Modi strongly condemned an attack on a Hindu temple in which country?
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Correct answer: D — Canada
PIB (PMO, 4 Nov 2024): the PM strongly condemned the deliberate attack on a Hindu temple in Canada.
Consider the following about PM Modi's statement of 4 November 2024: 1. He also condemned attempts to intimidate Indian diplomats. 2. He said India expects the Canadian government to ensure justice and uphold the rule of law. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (PMO): the PM called the attempts to intimidate Indian diplomats 'equally appalling' and said 'We expect the Canadian government to ensure justice and uphold the rule of law.'