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Delhi Police Current Affairs Quiz — Last 12 months

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PM Modi addresses Thimphu event for 70th birth anniversary of Bhutan's Fourth King
Q1 Advanced

PM Modi attended the 70th birth anniversary celebrations of Bhutan's Fourth King in November 2025. Who is the Fourth King of Bhutan?

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Correct answer: B — Jigme Singye Wangchuck

The Fourth King is Jigme Singye Wangchuck; the present King is Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck.

Q2

The sacred viewing of which relics of Lord Buddha was held in Bhutan alongside the Global Peace Prayer Festival in November 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Piprahwa relics

PM Modi noted the Global Peace Prayer Festival was held alongside the sacred viewing of Lord Buddha's Piprahwa relics.

Pralhad Joshi announces ₹100 crore call for biomass-based hydrogen pilots at ICGH 2025
Q3

What was the size of the Call for Proposals announced by MNRE in November 2025 for green hydrogen pilots using biomass and waste?

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Correct answer: B — ₹100 crore

Pralhad Joshi announced a ₹100 crore Call for Proposals for biomass- and waste-based green hydrogen pilots.

Q4 Advanced

What is the outlay of the National Green Hydrogen Mission, launched in 2023?

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Correct answer: C — ₹19,744 crore

The Mission was launched in 2023 with an outlay of ₹19,744 crore; ₹8 lakh crore is the investment it is expected to mobilise.

Q5 Advanced

Which edition of the International Conference on Green Hydrogen (ICGH) was held at Bharat Mandapam in November 2025, where the NGHM logo was launched?

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Correct answer: D — 3rd

Pralhad Joshi addressed the inaugural session of the 3rd ICGH (ICGH 2025) at Bharat Mandapam.

MeitY issues SOP to curb non-consensual intimate imagery, mandates 24-hour takedown
Q6

Within how much time of reporting does MeitY's November 2025 SOP require takedown of Non-Consensual Intimate Imagery?

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Correct answer: A — 24 hours

The SOP lays out mechanisms for takedown of NCII content within 24 hours of reporting.

Q7 Advanced

MeitY's SOP on Non-Consensual Intimate Imagery was developed in compliance with the directions of which High Court?

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Correct answer: D — Madras High Court

The SOP follows the Madras High Court's order dated 15 July 2025.

Car explosion near Delhi's Red Fort; police register case under UAPA
Q8 Advanced

At which police station did Delhi Police register the FIR into the car explosion near the Red Fort on 10 November 2025?

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Correct answer: B — Kotwali

The Hindu, Hindustan Times and ThePrint reported that the FIR was registered at Kotwali police station.

Q9 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the FIR in the Red Fort car blast case of November 2025: 1. It invoked Section 16 of the UAPA, which deals with punishment for terrorist acts. 2. It invoked Section 18 of the UAPA, which deals with conspiracy. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

The FIR invoked UAPA Section 16 (punishment for terrorist acts) and Section 18 (conspiracy), along with Sections 3 and 4 of the Explosive Substances Act.

Q10

Which hospital did Union Home Minister Amit Shah visit to meet those injured in the Red Fort blast on 10 November 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Hospital

The Home Ministry said Amit Shah visited Lok Nayak Jai Prakash (LNJP) Hospital and met the injured.

PLFS July–September 2025: unemployment falls to 5.2%, female participation rises
Q11

What was the unemployment rate for persons aged 15 years and above in July–September 2025, as per the PLFS quarterly bulletin?

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Correct answer: A — 5.2%

The unemployment rate fell to 5.2% in July–September 2025 from 5.4% in April–June.

Q12 Advanced

What was the female Labour Force Participation Rate (15 years and above) in July–September 2025, as per PLFS?

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Correct answer: D — 33.7%

Female LFPR rose to 33.7% in July–September 2025 from 33.4% in April–June 2025.

Q13 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the PLFS: 1. Its sampling methodology was revamped from January 2025 to give monthly and quarterly estimates for rural and urban India. 2. The overall LFPR fell to 54.1% in July–September 2025. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

The PLFS was revamped from January 2025 under the CWS framework. The overall LFPR rose slightly to 55.1%, not fell to 54.1%.

President Murmu addresses Angola's National Assembly on 50th anniversary of independence
Q14

President Droupadi Murmu's visit to Angola in November 2025 coincided with which milestone?

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Correct answer: B — 50th anniversary of Angola's independence

The visit marked the 50th anniversary of Angola's independence.

Q15 Advanced

According to President Murmu's address in Luanda, women make up more than what share of the members of Angola's Parliament?

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Correct answer: C — 39%

Murmu said more than 39% of the members of the Angolan Parliament are women.

15th India–Vietnam Defence Policy Dialogue held in Hanoi; submarine rescue pact signed
Q16 Advanced

Where was the 15th India–Vietnam Defence Policy Dialogue held on 10 November 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Hanoi

The 15th India–Vietnam Defence Policy Dialogue was held in Hanoi.

Q17 Advanced

Which agreement was signed on the sidelines of the 15th India–Vietnam Defence Policy Dialogue in November 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Memorandum of Agreement for Mutual Submarine Search, Rescue Support and Cooperation

A Memorandum of Agreement for Mutual Submarine Search, Rescue Support and Cooperation was signed, along with a Letter of Intent on defence industry cooperation.

Draft rules propose mandatory 'Country of Origin' filter on e-commerce platforms
Q18 Advanced

The proposed mandatory 'Country of Origin' filter for e-commerce platforms is to be introduced by amending which rules?

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Correct answer: C — Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011

The draft amends rule 6(10) of the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011.

Q19 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the draft 'Country of Origin' filter rules of November 2025: 1. The filter must be provided by every e-commerce entity selling imported products. 2. The draft was issued by the Department of Commerce. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

The proviso applies to every e-commerce entity selling imported products. The draft was issued by the Department of Consumer Affairs, not the Department of Commerce.

President Murmu holds talks with Angola's President Lourenço in Luanda; Angola to join IBCA and Global Biofuels Alliance
Q20 Advanced

During President Droupadi Murmu's visit to Angola in November 2025, India welcomed Angola's decision to join which of the following?

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Correct answer: A — International Big Cat Alliance and Global Biofuels Alliance

President Murmu welcomed Angola's decision to join the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) and the Global Biofuels Alliance (GBA).

Q21 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the India–Angola talks held in Luanda on 9 November 2025: 1. MoUs on cooperation in fisheries, aquaculture and marine resources, and on consular matters were exchanged. 2. An MoU on joint defence production was exchanged. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

The MoUs exchanged were on fisheries, aquaculture and marine resources, and on consular matters. No defence production MoU was announced.

Q22

Who was the President of Angola with whom President Droupadi Murmu held talks in Luanda in November 2025?

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Correct answer: B — João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço

President Murmu held talks with President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço of Angola at the Presidential Palace, Luanda.

INS Sahyadri reaches Guam for Exercise Malabar 2025 with Australia, Japan and the US
Q23

Which Indian Navy ship took part in Exercise Malabar 2025 at Guam?

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Correct answer: D — INS Sahyadri

The Defence Ministry said INS Sahyadri, an indigenously designed and built guided-missile stealth frigate, was at Guam for Malabar 2025.

Q24 Advanced

Consider the following statements about Exercise Malabar: 1. It began in 1992 as a bilateral exercise between the United States and India. 2. Its 2025 edition, held at Guam, was the 29th edition and was led by the United States. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

The US Navy said Malabar began in 1992 as a bilateral US–India exercise and later added Japan and Australia; the 2025 edition at Guam was the 29th and was led by the US, with the lead rotating every year.

Q25 Advanced

Exercise Malabar 2025 was held at which location?

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Correct answer: A — Guam

INS Sahyadri participated in Malabar 2025 at Guam in the Northern Pacific.

PM Modi opens national conference on legal aid at Supreme Court; launches Community Mediation Training Module
Q26

Which training module did PM Narendra Modi launch at the National Conference on Strengthening Legal Aid Delivery Mechanisms on 8 November 2025?

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Correct answer: B — Community Mediation Training Module

PM Modi launched NALSA's Community Mediation Training Module, saying it revives the tradition of resolving disputes through dialogue.

Q27 Advanced

Consider the following statements: 1. Article 39A of the Constitution of India provides for free legal aid. 2. National Legal Services Day is observed on 9 November because the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987, came into force on that date in 1995. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Article 39A provides for free legal aid to the poor and weaker sections (Law Ministry backgrounder). The Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987, came into force on 9 November 1995, which is why 9 November is National Legal Services Day.

Q28 Advanced

Under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987, the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) is headed by whom?

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Correct answer: D — Chief Justice of India

The PIB backgrounder says the Act set up a three-tier system, with NALSA headed by the Chief Justice of India and State Legal Services Authorities headed by the Chief Justice of the High Court.

Manohar Lal opens National Urban Conclave 2025; launches Dumpsite Remediation Accelerator Programme and UiWIN
Q29

Where was the National Urban Conclave 2025 inaugurated on 8 November 2025?

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Correct answer: C — Yashobhoomi, New Delhi

Union Minister Manohar Lal inaugurated the conclave at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi.

Q30 Advanced

How many high-impact dumpsites, holding about 80% of the legacy waste, will the Dumpsite Remediation Accelerator Programme prioritise?

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Correct answer: A — 214

About 80% of the legacy waste is in 214 sites across 202 ULBs, which DRAP will prioritise; 1,428 sites are under remediation overall.

Q31 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Dumpsite Remediation Accelerator Programme (DRAP) launched in November 2025: 1. It is a year-long, mission-mode initiative. 2. Its priority sites hold about 8.8 crore tonnes of legacy waste. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

The Housing Ministry described DRAP as a year-long, mission-mode initiative; its 214 priority sites cover about 8.8 crore MT of legacy waste.

Q32 Advanced

The Urban Invest Window (UiWIN), launched at the National Urban Conclave 2025, is an initiative of which organisation?

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Correct answer: C — HUDCO

UiWIN is an initiative of HUDCO, under the guidance of the Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry, to serve as a one-stop investment facilitation platform for cities.

PM Modi launches year-long commemoration of 150 years of 'Vande Mataram'; releases coin and stamp
Q33 Advanced

According to PM Modi's address on 7 November 2025, in which journal did Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay publish 'Vande Mataram' in 1875?

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Correct answer: B — Bangadarshan

PM Modi said Bankim Babu published Vande Mataram in Bangadarshan in 1875; it also appears in his novel Anandamath.

Q34 Advanced

Consider the following statements: 1. Rabindranath Tagore sang 'Vande Mataram' at the Calcutta session in 1896. 2. The year-long commemoration of 150 years of 'Vande Mataram' runs from 7 November 2025 to 7 November 2026. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

PM Modi recalled that Tagore sang Vande Mataram at the Calcutta Session in 1896, and the programme launched a commemoration from 7 November 2025 to 7 November 2026.

Q35

What did PM Modi release on 7 November 2025 to mark 150 years of 'Vande Mataram'?

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Correct answer: D — A commemorative coin and postage stamp

A special commemorative coin and postage stamp dedicated to Vande Mataram were released.

Centenary celebrations of Indian hockey begin at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium
Q36

At which venue did the centenary celebrations of Indian hockey begin on 7 November 2025?

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Correct answer: B — Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, New Delhi

SAI and Hockey India held the centenary event at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, New Delhi.

Q37 Advanced

The Indian hockey centenary celebrated in November 2025 traces the sport's journey in India from which year?

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Correct answer: D — 1925

The Sports Ministry said the celebration honoured Indian hockey's journey from its beginnings in 1925. 1928 was the Amsterdam Olympics.

India–EU FTA negotiations held in New Delhi from 3 to 7 November
Q38 Advanced

With which European Commission official did Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal hold stocktaking meetings on the India–EU FTA on 5–6 November 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Sabine Weyand

Rajesh Agrawal met Sabine Weyand, Director-General for Trade, European Commission, for two days of stocktaking.

Q39

Where and when was the India–EU FTA negotiating round held in November 2025?

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Correct answer: A — New Delhi, 3–7 November

The EU negotiating team visited New Delhi from 3 to 7 November 2025; the stocktake meetings were on 5–6 November.

India stresses equity and CBDR-RC at COP30 Leaders' Summit in Belém; joins Tropical Forests Forever Facility as observer
Q40 Advanced

Who delivered India's National Statement at the Leaders' Summit of COP30 in Belém on 7 November 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Dinesh Bhatia, Ambassador of India to Brazil

India's Ambassador to Brazil, Dinesh Bhatia, delivered the National Statement at the Leaders' Summit on 7 November 2025.

Q41 Advanced

In what capacity did India join Brazil's Tropical Forests Forever Facility (TFFF) at COP30?

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Correct answer: C — Observer

India welcomed Brazil's initiative to set up the TFFF and joined the Facility as an Observer.

Q42 Advanced

According to India's National Statement at COP30, by how much did India reduce the emission intensity of its GDP between 2005 and 2020?

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Correct answer: B — 36%

The statement said India reduced the emission intensity of GDP by 36% between 2005 and 2020. 50% refers to the non-fossil share of installed power capacity.

Supreme Court rules grounds of arrest must be given in writing, in the arrestee's language, for all offences
Q43 Advanced

The Supreme Court's 6 November 2025 ruling that grounds of arrest must be given in writing to every arrestee was based on which constitutional provision?

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Correct answer: B — Article 22(1)

The court held that the Article 22(1) requirement to inform an arrested person of the grounds of arrest applies to all offences and must be met in writing.

Q44 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Supreme Court's 6 November 2025 judgment in Mihir Rajesh Shah vs State of Maharashtra: 1. Grounds of arrest must be supplied in writing, in a language the arrestee understands, for offences under all statutes. 2. Where written grounds cannot be given at the time of arrest, they must be supplied at least 24 hours before production for remand. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

The court required written grounds in the arrestee's language for all offences; if not given at arrest, they must be supplied at least two hours (not 24 hours) before production for remand.

Q45 Advanced

Who authored the Supreme Court judgment of 6 November 2025 making written grounds of arrest mandatory for all offences?

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Correct answer: D — Justice Augustine George Masih

The Bench of CJI B.R. Gavai and Justice Augustine George Masih delivered the verdict; Justice Masih wrote the 52-page judgment.

Manohar Lal releases ₹50 commemorative coin for NHPC's Golden Jubilee
Q46

What was the denomination of the commemorative coin released on 6 November 2025 to mark 50 years of NHPC?

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Correct answer: B — ₹50

Manohar Lal released a commemorative coin of 50 rupees to mark 50 years of NHPC.

Q47 Advanced

Which comic book did NHPC release on 6 November 2025 to explain the importance and benefits of dams?

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Correct answer: A — Chhota Bheem aur Bada Bandh

The minister released the comic book 'Chhota Bheem aur Bada Bandh', built on Chhota Bheem and his supporting characters.

Q48 Advanced

Consider the following statements about NHPC Limited: 1. It is a Navratna hydropower company under the Ministry of Power. 2. It completed 50 years of its establishment on 7 November 2025. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

PIB describes NHPC as India's premier hydropower Navratna company under the Ministry of Power, completing 50 years of its establishment on 7 November 2025.

President Murmu hosts ICC Women's World Cup 2025 champions at Rashtrapati Bhavan
Q49

India won the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 by defeating which team in the final on 2 November 2025?

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Correct answer: C — South Africa

India beat South Africa in the final on Sunday, 2 November 2025.

Q50 Advanced

While hosting the World Cup winners on 6 November 2025, President Murmu praised them for defeating which 'seven-time world champion' team?

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Correct answer: B — Australia

The President said the team defeated the seven-time world champion and then-undefeated Australian team.

Q51 Advanced

Who was the coach of the Indian team that won the ICC Women's World Cup 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Amol Mazumdar

Coach Amol Mazumdar thanked the Prime Minister when the team met him on 5 November 2025.

Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues (Amendment) Rules, 2025 notified; specular equipment no longer mandatory for cornea centres
Q52 Advanced

The Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues (Amendment) Rules, 2025, notified on 6 November 2025, were framed under which Act?

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Correct answer: C — Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act, 1994

The Health Ministry notified the amendment rules under the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act, 1994 on 6 November 2025.

Q53

Which mandatory requirement for Corneal Transplantation Centres was removed by the THOTA (Amendment) Rules, 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Clinical Specular equipment

The amendment removed the mandatory requirement of Clinical Specular equipment in Corneal Transplantation Centres.

Q54 Advanced

According to the Health Ministry, the THOTA (Amendment) Rules notified in November 2025 further strengthen which programme?

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Correct answer: D — National Organ Transplant Programme

The ministry said the amendment further strengthens the National Organ Transplant Programme (NOTP).

Ethiopian delegation concludes week-long study visit to learn India's DAY-NRLM model
Q55

A high-level delegation from which country concluded a week-long visit to India in November 2025 to study DAY-NRLM?

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Correct answer: B — Ethiopia

A delegation from the Government of Ethiopia concluded a week-long learning and exposure visit focused on DAY-NRLM on 6 November 2025.

Q56 Advanced

The National Rural Livelihoods Mission (now DAY-NRLM), studied by an Ethiopian delegation in November 2025, was created by restructuring which earlier scheme?

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Correct answer: D — Swarnajayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana

NRLM was launched by restructuring the erstwhile Swarnajayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana (SGSY).

Q57 Advanced

In which year was the National Rural Livelihoods Mission renamed Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM)?

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Correct answer: C — 2016

The Ministry of Rural Development renamed NRLM as DAY-NRLM with effect from 29 March 2016.

Piyush Goyal in Rotorua: Māori welcome at Te Puia and India–New Zealand CEOs Roundtable
Q58 Advanced

With which New Zealand minister did Piyush Goyal co-chair the India–New Zealand CEOs Roundtable on 6 November 2025?

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Correct answer: C — Todd McClay

Goyal and New Zealand Trade Minister Todd McClay co-chaired the India–New Zealand CEOs Roundtable.

Q59 Advanced

Te Puia in Rotorua, where Piyush Goyal received a traditional Pōwhiri on 6 November 2025, is New Zealand's national centre for what?

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Correct answer: A — Māori culture and arts

Te Puia is the national centre for Māori culture and arts, where Goyal was accorded a traditional Māori welcome (Pōwhiri).

MeitY unveils India AI Governance Guidelines under the IndiaAI Mission
Q60

Who formally unveiled the India AI Governance Guidelines on 5 November 2025?

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Correct answer: C — Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood, Principal Scientific Adviser

The guidelines were formally unveiled by Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood, Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India.

Q61 Advanced

The India AI Governance Guidelines released in November 2025 were drafted by a high-level committee chaired by whom?

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Correct answer: A — Prof. Balaraman Ravindran, IIT Madras

The guidelines were drafted by a high-level committee under the chairmanship of Prof. Balaraman Ravindran, IIT Madras.

Q62 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the India AI Governance Guidelines (November 2025): 1. The framework includes seven guiding principles (Sutras) and recommendations across six pillars of AI governance. 2. The guidelines propose a new standalone AI law to replace existing legislation. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

The framework has seven Sutras and six pillars; MeitY Secretary S. Krishnan said the focus remains on using existing legislation wherever possible, so statement 2 is wrong.

Q63 Advanced

The IndiaAI Mission, under which the AI Governance Guidelines were released, was approved by the Union Cabinet on 7 March 2024 with what outlay?

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Correct answer: D — ₹10,371.92 crore

The Cabinet approved the IndiaAI Mission on 7 March 2024 with a budget outlay of ₹10,371.92 crore.

Q64 Advanced

The launch of the India AI Governance Guidelines in November 2025 was described as a key milestone ahead of which event?

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Correct answer: C — India–AI Impact Summit 2026

MeitY said the launch marks a key milestone ahead of the India–AI Impact Summit 2026.

9th round of India–Peru Trade Agreement negotiations concludes in Lima
Q65

Where was the 9th round of India–Peru Trade Agreement negotiations held from 3 to 5 November 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Lima

The 9th round was held in Lima, Peru, from 3 to 5 November 2025.

Q66 Advanced

Who led the Indian delegation as Chief Negotiator at the 9th round of India–Peru trade talks in November 2025?

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Correct answer: C — Vimal Anand

The Indian delegation was led by Vimal Anand, Joint Secretary and Chief Negotiator; Vishvas Vidu Sapkal is India's Ambassador to Peru.

Q67 Advanced

The 3rd round of India–Chile CEPA negotiations, mentioned alongside the 9th India–Peru round, was held in which city?

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Correct answer: D — Santiago

The 3rd round of India–Chile CEPA negotiations was held in Santiago, Chile, from 27 to 30 October 2025.

Mandaviya delivers India's statement at Second World Summit for Social Development in Doha
Q68 Advanced

According to India's statement at the Second World Summit for Social Development (Doha, November 2025), India's social security coverage in 2025 stood at about:

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Correct answer: D — 64.3%

Mandaviya said India's social security coverage rose from 19% in 2015 to 64.3% in 2025.

Q69 Advanced

India's statement at the Second World Summit for Social Development in Doha recalled a declaration adopted 30 years earlier that placed people at the centre of development. Which was it?

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Correct answer: B — Copenhagen Declaration

The statement said that 30 years ago the Copenhagen Declaration placed people at the centre of development.

Q70 Advanced

According to India's November 2025 statement in Doha, approximately how many Indians were lifted out of multidimensional poverty in the last 10 years?

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Correct answer: C — 250 million

Mandaviya said approximately 250 million Indians had been lifted out of multidimensional poverty in the last 10 years.

Q71 Advanced

Which body conferred the 'Award for Outstanding Achievement in Social Security' on India in 2025, as cited at the Doha social summit?

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Correct answer: B — International Social Security Association

Mandaviya said the International Social Security Association conferred the 'ISSA Award for Outstanding Achievement in Social Security' on India this year.

Jitendra Singh formally launches nationwide Digital Life Certificate Campaign 4.0 for pensioners
Q72 Advanced

What is the month-long target of the nationwide Digital Life Certificate Campaign 4.0 (1–30 November 2025)?

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Correct answer: D — 2 crore

Campaign 4.0 has a month-long target of two crore DLCs; over 22 lakh were generated in its first four days.

Q73

Who formally launched the nationwide Digital Life Certificate Campaign 4.0 on 5 November 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Dr Jitendra Singh

Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh, MoS (Independent Charge) and MoS for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, formally launched the campaign.

Special Intensive Revision Phase II begins in 9 states and 3 UTs, covering nearly 51 crore electors
Q74

Phase II of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, which began on 4 November 2025, covers how many States and Union Territories?

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Correct answer: B — 9 States and 3 UTs

SIR Phase II covers 9 States and 3 UTs (Andaman and Nicobar, Lakshadweep and Puducherry).

Q75 Advanced

Consider the following statements about SIR Phase II (November 2025): 1. The Election Commission ordered it under Article 324 of the Constitution and Section 21 of the Representation of the People Act, 1950. 2. Its enumeration period runs until 4 December 2025. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

ECI ordered the SIR under Article 324 and Section 21 of the RP Act, 1950, and the enumeration period runs from 4 November to 4 December 2025.

Q76 Advanced

Approximately how many electors are covered by Phase II of the Special Intensive Revision that began in November 2025?

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Correct answer: C — 51 crore

Phase II covers nearly 51 crore electors across 321 districts and 1,843 Assembly constituencies.

Q77 Advanced

Which of the following is NOT among the States/UTs covered by SIR Phase II, which began on 4 November 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Assam

Phase II covers Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Andaman and Nicobar, Lakshadweep and Puducherry; Assam is not in the list.

Centre notifies Rules for Sustainable Harnessing of Fisheries in the Exclusive Economic Zone
Q78 Advanced

The Rules for 'Sustainable Harnessing of Fisheries in the Exclusive Economic Zone', notified on 4 November 2025, fulfil an announcement made in which Union Budget?

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Correct answer: C — 2025–26

The Rules fulfil the Budget 2025–26 announcement of an enabling framework for sustainable fisheries from the Indian EEZ and high seas.

Q79 Advanced

According to the Fisheries Ministry (November 2025), the Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep together account for what share of India's EEZ area?

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Correct answer: D — 49%

The ministry said the island regions of Andaman & Nicobar and Lakshadweep together account for 49% of India's EEZ area.

Q80 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the EEZ fisheries Rules notified in November 2025: 1. Mechanised and large motorised vessels need an Access Pass, available free of cost through the ReALCraft portal. 2. Foreign fishing vessels can obtain an Access Pass through joint-venture arrangements with Indian firms. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

The Access Pass is free through ReALCraft for mechanised and large motorised vessels, but foreign fishing vessels are not allowed an Access Pass under any arrangement.

Q81 Advanced

Which vessel concept, allowing mid-sea transshipment, is introduced by the EEZ fisheries Rules of November 2025?

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Correct answer: B — Mother-and-child vessels

The Rules introduce the mother-and-child vessel concept, allowing mid-sea transshipment under RBI-regulated monitoring.

India and Israel sign defence cooperation MoU at 17th Joint Working Group meeting in Tel Aviv
Q82

Where was the 17th India–Israel Joint Working Group meeting on defence cooperation held on 4 November 2025?

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Correct answer: B — Tel Aviv

The 17th JWG meeting took place in Tel Aviv on 4 November 2025, where an MoU on Defence Cooperation was signed.

Q83 Advanced

Which edition of the India–Israel Joint Working Group on defence cooperation met in November 2025 and signed an MoU on Defence Cooperation?

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Correct answer: D — 17th

It was the 17th meeting of the India–Israel JWG on defence cooperation.

Q84 Advanced

Who co-chaired the 17th India–Israel Joint Working Group meeting on defence cooperation from the Indian side?

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Correct answer: A — Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh

The meeting was co-chaired by Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and Israeli MoD Director General Maj Gen (Res) Amir Baram.

H.D. Kumaraswamy launches third round (PLI 1.2) of PLI Scheme for Specialty Steel
Q85

Who launched the third round (PLI 1.2) of the PLI Scheme for Specialty Steel on 4 November 2025?

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Correct answer: C — H.D. Kumaraswamy

Union Minister for Steel and Heavy Industries H.D. Kumaraswamy launched PLI 1.2 at Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi.

Q86 Advanced

The PLI Scheme for Specialty Steel was approved by the Union Cabinet in July 2021 with what outlay?

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Correct answer: A — ₹6,322 crore

The scheme was approved in July 2021 with an overall outlay of ₹6,322 crore.

Q87 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the PLI Scheme for Specialty Steel (as of November 2025): 1. It covers 22 product sub-categories, including super alloys and CRGO steel. 2. Incentive rates range from 4% to 15% for five years starting FY 2025–26. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

The scheme covers 22 product sub-categories including super alloys and CRGO, with incentives of 4% to 15% for five years starting FY 2025–26.