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How much monthly assistance do women heads of families receive under Tamil Nadu's Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam, whose second phase was launched on 12 December 2025?
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Correct answer: B — ₹1,000
The Hindu and PTI (12 Dec 2025): KMUT provides ₹1,000 a month directly to the bank accounts of women heads of families.
About how many additional women were included when the second phase of Tamil Nadu's Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam was launched on 12 December 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 16.9 lakh
The Hindu: 16,94,339 women were added; Times of India: 16.9 lakh more women; PTI: about 17 lakh.
The Odisha Watermanship and Lifeguard Institute (OSWALI), inaugurated on 12 December 2025, is located near which place?
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Correct answer: A — Konark
PTI, OdishaBytes and Kalinga TV (12 Dec 2025): OSWALI was inaugurated at Ramchandi near Konark in Puri district.
Consider the following statements about OSWALI, inaugurated in Odisha on 12 December 2025: 1. It was built at a cost of ₹12 crore. 2. It will train only Odisha's own fire services personnel. 3. An MoU was signed with the National Institute of Water Sports, Goa. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 1 and 3 only
PTI, OdishaBytes, Kalinga TV and TOI: OSWALI cost ₹12 crore and will train fire personnel from across the country, CAPFs, NDRF, police and volunteers; an MoU was signed with NIWS, Goa.
What is the outlay of the Central Sector Scheme for Development of Makhana for 2025-26 to 2030-31?
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Correct answer: A — ₹476.03 crore
PIB 2203165: the Central Sector Scheme for Development of Makhana has an outlay of ₹476.03 crore for 2025-26 to 2030-31.
In which state did the Prime Minister launch the National Makhana Board on 15 September 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Bihar
PIB 2203165: the Board was officially launched by the Prime Minister in Bihar on 15 September 2025.
Which Indian festival was inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity at the 20th session of the ICH Committee held in New Delhi?
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Correct answer: D — Deepavali
PIB 2203188: one of the highlights of the session was the inscription of Deepavali on UNESCO's Representative List. Durga Puja, Kumbh Mela and Navroz were inscribed in earlier years.
Who is the Director-General of UNESCO, thanked by India at the close of the 20th ICH Committee session on 12 December 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Khaled El-Enany
PIB 2203188: India thanked UNESCO Director-General Dr Khaled El-Enany; Fumiko Ohinata is Secretary of the Convention.
India's resolution on 'Strengthening the Global Management of Wildfires' was adopted on 12 December 2025 at which forum?
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Correct answer: D — UNEA-7 at Nairobi
PIB 2203299: the resolution was adopted at the 7th session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-7) in Nairobi, Kenya.
The Global Fire Management Hub, cited in India's UNEA-7 resolution on wildfires, was established in 2023 by which two bodies?
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Correct answer: A — FAO and UNEP
PIB 2203299: the Global Fire Management Hub was established in 2023 by FAO and UNEP.
According to the UNEP report 'Spreading Like Wildfire' cited by India at UNEA-7, by how much may wildfires rise by 2100 if current trends continue?
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Correct answer: D — 50%
PIB 2203299: the report warns wildfires may rise by 14% by 2030, 30% by 2050 and 50% by 2100.
What is the Minimum Support Price for milling copra for the 2026 season, approved on 12 December 2025?
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Correct answer: A — ₹12,027 per quintal
PIB 2202999: MSP for FAQ milling copra is ₹12,027 per quintal and for ball copra ₹12,500 per quintal for the 2026 season.
Which agencies act as Central Nodal Agencies for procurement of copra under the Price Support Scheme?
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Correct answer: A — NAFED and NCCF
PIB 2202999: NAFED and the National Cooperative Consumers' Federation (NCCF) will continue to act as Central Nodal Agencies for copra procurement under the PSS.
Shivraj Patil, who passed away on 12 December 2025, served as the Speaker of the Lok Sabha during which period?
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Correct answer: B — 1991–1996
The Hindu (12 Dec 2025): Patil was the 10th Speaker of the Lok Sabha from 1991 to 1996.
Former Lok Sabha Speaker Shivraj Patil passed away on 12 December 2025 in which town?
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Correct answer: D — Latur
NDTV, Indian Express, The Hindu and India Today (12 Dec 2025): he passed away at his home in Latur, Maharashtra, aged 90.
President Droupadi Murmu attended a public function and launched development projects on 12 December 2025 at which place in Manipur?
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Correct answer: B — Senapati
PIB 2202871: the President attended a public function at Senapati, Manipur, on 12 December 2025 and laid foundation stones and inaugurated projects.
The Nupee Lal Memorial Complex in Imphal, visited by President Murmu on 12 December 2025, commemorates:
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Correct answer: D — Uprisings of Manipuri women against the British and feudal powers
PIB 2202871: the Memorial Complex is a tribute to the sacrifice of Manipuri women and commemorates their uprisings against the British and feudal powers.
What was the all-India year-on-year CPI (General) inflation rate for November 2025 (provisional), released on 12 December 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 0.71%
PIB 2202940: headline CPI inflation for November 2025 was 0.71% (provisional), 46 basis points higher than October 2025. 1.40% was urban inflation and 2.95% housing inflation.
What was the all-India food inflation based on the Consumer Food Price Index (CFPI) in November 2025?
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Correct answer: A — –3.91%
PIB 2202940: all-India CFPI inflation was –3.91% (provisional); rural was –4.05% and urban –3.60%.
Who is the Chairman of the UPSC who announced the 'Centre of Choice' facility for PwBD candidates on 12 December 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Ajay Kumar
PIB 2202733: UPSC Chairman Dr Ajay Kumar spoke about the initiative.
Which Chief Minister declared his State free of Naxalism after the surrender of two Maoists in Balaghat on 11 December 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Mohan Yadav
Akashvani (12 Dec 2025): Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav declared the state free of Naxalism following the surrender of two Maoists in Balaghat district.
What was the combined reward on Maoists Deepak and Rohit, who surrendered at the CRPF camp in Korka, Balaghat on 11 December 2025?
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Correct answer: B — ₹43 lakh
The Hindu and NIE: the two carried a combined reward of ₹43 lakh (Deepak ₹29 lakh, Rohit ₹14 lakh); Akashvani gives the same individual rewards.
With reference to the Maoist surrender in Balaghat on 11 December 2025, consider the following statements: 1. The surrender took place at a CRPF camp in Korka. 2. The two cadres belonged to the Maharashtra–Madhya Pradesh–Chhattisgarh (MMC) zone of the CPI (Maoist). 3. The surrender took place before the Chief Minister in person at Bhopal. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
The Hindu and NIE: surrender at the CRPF camp at Korka by cadres of the MMC zone; Akashvani: the CM addressed the programme via video conference from Bhopal, so the surrender was not before him in person.
Where did Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini launch the Mukhyamantri Antyodaya Parivar Utthan Yojana 2.0 on 11 December 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Sonipat
Hindustan Times, The Tribune and The Statesman: the scheme was launched at the state-level Antyodaya Utthan Mela in Sonipat on Thursday, 11 December 2025.
Under Haryana's Mukhyamantri Antyodaya Parivar Utthan Yojana, the government aims to raise the annual income of the poorest families to at least:
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Correct answer: C — ₹1.8 lakh
Hindustan Times and The Tribune (12 Dec 2025): the aim is to raise the annual income of the poorest families to at least ₹1.8 lakh (₹1,80,000).
In the first phase of Haryana's Mukhyamantri Antyodaya Parivar Utthan Yojana, Antyodaya Melas were held at how many locations?
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Correct answer: D — 166
Hindustan Times and The Tribune (12 Dec 2025): in the first phase, Antyodaya Melas were held at 166 locations; in the second phase they will be held across the state.
How many projects are covered by Andhra Pradesh's State Water Action Plan, ratified by the State Cabinet on 11 December 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 506
The Hindu and New Indian Express (12 Dec 2025): the plan covers 506 projects with a revised administrative sanction of ₹9,514.63 crore; 281 additional projects were allowed under the lump-sum method.
The six-lane elevated corridor cleared by the Andhra Pradesh Cabinet on 11 December 2025 links the Amaravati seed access road to which National Highway?
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Correct answer: A — NH-16
Hindustan Times and New Indian Express (12 Dec 2025): the ₹532.57-crore project is a six-lane elevated corridor linking the seed access road to NH-16.
India's first indigenous hydrogen fuel cell passenger vessel began commercial service on 11 December 2025 at which place?
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Correct answer: A — Namo Ghat, Varanasi
PIB 2202412: Sarbananda Sonowal flagged off the vessel's commercial operation at Namo Ghat, Varanasi.
Which shipyard built India's first indigenous hydrogen fuel cell passenger vessel, owned by IWAI?
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Correct answer: A — Cochin Shipyard Ltd
PIB 2202412: the vessel, owned by the Inland Waterways Authority of India, was built by Cochin Shipyard Ltd.
What type of fuel cell system powers the hydrogen passenger vessel launched at Varanasi on 11 December 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Low Temperature Proton Exchange Membrane fuel cell
PIB 2202412: the vessel operates on a Low Temperature Proton Exchange Membrane fuel cell system that converts stored hydrogen into electricity, releasing only water.
The agreed minutes of which session of the India–Italy Joint Commission for Economic Cooperation were signed in Mumbai on 11 December 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 22nd
PIB 2202562: the defining outcome was the signing of the agreed minutes of the 22nd session of the India-Italy JCEC.
Which Italian company was awarded three major steel plant projects by SAIL, announced at the India–Italy Business Forum on 11 December 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Danieli Group
PIB 2202562: SAIL awarded three steel plant projects (Blast Furnace, Slab Caster, Hot Strip Mill) to Italy's Danieli Group, worth around €500 million.
The Bharatiya Bhasha Utsav 2025 was organised on 11 December 2025, the birth anniversary of which poet?
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Correct answer: B — Subramania Bharati
PIB 2202533: the Ministry of Education organised Bharatiya Bhasha Utsav 2025 on the birth anniversary of Mahakavi Subramania Bharati.
'Adi Vaani', demonstrated at the Bharatiya Bhasha Utsav 2025, is:
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Correct answer: B — India's first AI-powered tribal language translator
PIB 2202533: Adi Vaani is India's first AI-powered tribal language translator, an initiative of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs; an IIT Delhi team gave a live demonstration.
On 10 December 2025, which Indian festival was inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity?
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Correct answer: A — Deepavali
PIB 2201320: Deepavali was inscribed on the Representative List on 10 December 2025 at the 20th session of the Intergovernmental Committee.
Where was the 20th session of the UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, at which Deepavali was inscribed, held?
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Correct answer: A — Red Fort, New Delhi
PIB 2201320: the inscription took place during the 20th session of the UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee held at the Red Fort, New Delhi.
Delegates from how many UNESCO Member States were present when Deepavali was inscribed on 10 December 2025?
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Correct answer: D — 194
PIB 2201320: the inscription was adopted in the presence of delegates from 194 Member States.
Which team did India beat 4-2 to win the bronze medal at the FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup 2025 on 10 December 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Argentina
FIH match sheet, IANS and India Today: India beat Argentina 4-2 in the third-place match in Chennai.
Who was the head coach of the Indian team that won bronze at the FIH Men's Junior Hockey World Cup 2025?
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Correct answer: D — P.R. Sreejesh
India Today and Indian Express (10–11 Dec 2025): the team was coached by P.R. Sreejesh.
At which stadium did India win the bronze medal match of the FIH Men's Junior Hockey World Cup 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium, Chennai
FIH match sheet and IANS: the match was played at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium, Chennai.
Human Rights Day, observed on 10 December, commemorates the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the UN in which year?
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Correct answer: B — 1948
PIB 2201891: Human Rights Day commemorates the adoption of the UDHR by the United Nations on 10 December 1948.
Who is the Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission, present at the Human Rights Day function on 10 December 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Justice V. Ramasubramanian
PIB 2201891: NHRC Chairperson Justice V. Ramasubramanian was present; Justice (Dr) Bidyut Ranjan Sarangi is a Member.
What did President Droupadi Murmu launch at the NHRC's Human Rights Day function on 10 December 2025?
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Correct answer: A — NHRC Mobile App
PIB 2201891: the President launched the NHRC Mobile App for easy complaint filing, real-time tracking and access to IEC resources.
The Shaheed Smarak Kshetra inaugurated in Guwahati on 10 December 2025 honours how many martyrs of the Assam Movement?
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Correct answer: D — 860
PIB 2201958: Sonowal paid homage to the 860 martyrs of the Assam Movement at the new memorial.
In which locality of Guwahati is the Shaheed Smarak Kshetra and Park, inaugurated on Shaheed Divas 2025, located?
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Correct answer: C — West Boragaon
PIB 2201958: the Shaheed Smarak Kshetra and Park is in West Boragaon, Guwahati.
Which institute supported the development of the Sujalam Bharat App launched on 10 December 2025?
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Correct answer: D — BISAG-N
PIB 2201687: the app was developed with the support of the Bhaskaracharya National Institute for Space Applications and Geo-informatics (BISAG-N).
The Sujalam Bharat App, launched on 10 December 2025, supports which mission?
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Correct answer: A — Jal Jeevan Mission
PIB 2201687: the app enables geo-referencing, monitoring and management of rural water supply infrastructure under the Jal Jeevan Mission.
Under the Labour Ministry–Microsoft MoU signed on 10 December 2025, Microsoft will encourage how many employers and partners to join the National Career Service platform?
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Correct answer: C — 15,000+
PIB 2201346: Microsoft committed to encourage 15,000+ employers and partners from its international network onto the NCS platform.
Through which initiative will AI-driven skilling be expanded under the Labour Ministry–Microsoft MoU of 10 December 2025?
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Correct answer: D — DigiSaksham
PIB 2201346: the MoU will expand AI-driven skilling initiatives through DigiSaksham.
How much did Microsoft announce on 9 December 2025 that it would invest in India over four years?
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Correct answer: D — US$17.5 billion
Microsoft, Reuters and AP: Microsoft will invest US$17.5 billion in India over four years (2026–2029), its largest investment in Asia.
Consider the following statements about Microsoft's India investment announced on 9 December 2025: 1. The investment covers calendar years 2026 to 2029. 2. The investment is Microsoft's largest in Asia. 3. The investment replaces the US$3 billion commitment announced earlier in 2025. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
Microsoft's release: US$17.5 billion over CY 2026–2029, its largest investment in Asia, which builds on (does not replace) the US$3 billion announced earlier in the year.
With which country did India hold the inaugural meeting of a Joint Working Group on Defence Cooperation in New Delhi on 9 December 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Brunei
PIB 2200880: the inaugural meeting of the India–Brunei JWG on Defence Cooperation took place in New Delhi on 9 December 2025.
What document did the co-chairs sign before the inaugural India–Brunei Joint Working Group meeting on defence cooperation?
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Correct answer: C — The Terms of Reference for the JWG
PIB 2200880: prior to the meeting, the co-chairs signed the Terms of Reference for the establishment of the JWG on defence cooperation.
Which city was announced as the venue of the 2nd WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine, to be held from 17 to 19 December 2025?
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Correct answer: C — New Delhi
PIB 2200831: India will co-host the 2nd WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine in New Delhi from 17 to 19 December 2025.
Who chaired the curtain raiser programme of the 2nd WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine on 8 December 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Prataprao Jadhav
PIB 2200831: the Ministry of Ayush curtain raiser on 8 December 2025 was chaired by Union Ayush Minister Prataprao Jadhav.
The Tehri Variable Speed Pumped Storage Plant, whose 3rd unit began commercial operation on 9 December 2025, is developed by which company?
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Correct answer: A — THDC India Limited
PIB 2200988: THDC India Limited (THDCIL) commenced the COD of the 3rd unit of the 1,000 MW Tehri Variable Speed PSP.
Consider the following statements about the Tehri Pumped Storage Plant: 1. The plant has a total capacity of 1,000 MW. 2. The plant is India's first variable speed pumped storage plant. 3. The unit that began commercial operation on 9 December 2025 has a capacity of 500 MW. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
PIB 2200988: the plant is 1,000 MW and India's first variable speed PSP; the 3rd unit that began commercial operation is 250 MW, not 500 MW.
Which Indian city hosted the 3rd Session of the Council of the International Organization for Marine Aids to Navigation (IALA) in December 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Mumbai
PIB 2200943: the 3rd Session of the IALA Council was held in Mumbai from 8 to 12 December 2025.
Which body organised the 3rd IALA Council session in India, at which a Digital Ticketing Portal for Lighthouse Tourism was launched?
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Correct answer: C — Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships
PIB 2200943: the IALA Council session was organised by the Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships (DGLL) under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.
Under which scheme did the Centre sanction 25 road projects in December 2025 to connect 30 PVTG habitations in Tripura?
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Correct answer: A — PM-JANMAN
PIB 2200687: the 25 road projects were sanctioned under the Road Connectivity component of PM-JANMAN.
What is the total length of the 25 PM-JANMAN road projects sanctioned for Tripura, announced on 9 December 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 65.38 km
PIB 2200687: the 25 road projects measure 65.38 km; ₹68.67 crore is the estimated investment.
Consider the following statements about the hybrid model proposed in DPIIT's working paper on generative AI and copyright (Part 1, December 2025): 1. AI developers would get a blanket licence to use all lawfully accessed content for training. 2. Royalties would be payable from the start of AI model training, regardless of commercialisation. 3. Royalty rates would be set by a government-appointed committee, subject to judicial review. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 3 only
PIB 2200741: the hybrid model gives a blanket licence for training on lawfully accessed content; royalties become payable only on commercialisation of AI tools, at rates set by a government-appointed committee subject to judicial review.
When did DPIIT constitute the eight-member committee on generative AI and copyright whose recommendations appear in its December 2025 working paper?
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Correct answer: B — 28 April 2025
PIB 2200741: the eight-member committee was constituted by DPIIT on 28 April 2025.
How many Shilp Guru Awards were conferred by President Droupadi Murmu for 2023 and 2024 on 9 December 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 12
PIB 2200929: of the 48 awards, 12 were Shilp Guru Awards and 36 were National Awards.
Consider the following statements about the Shilp Guru and National Handicraft Awards for 2023 and 2024: 1. The awards were conferred at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi. 2. Twenty of the awardees are women artisans. 3. The National Awards included Design & Innovation Awards for artisan–designer collaboration. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
PIB 2200929: the ceremony was at Vigyan Bhavan; 20 awardees are women; the 36 National Awards included 2 Design & Innovation Awards.