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GPSC (Gujarat) Current Affairs Quiz — Last 12 months

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Global Peace Prayer Festival in Thimphu: Union Minister attends; IBC holds Buddhist exhibitions
Q1 Advanced

Where in Thimphu was the Global Peace Prayer Festival 2025 ceremonially inaugurated by the King of Bhutan?

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Correct answer: A — Changlimithang Ground

The GPPF was inaugurated at Changlimithang Ground, Thimphu, by King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Chief Abbot Trulku Jigme Choedra. The IBC exhibitions were at Tashichhodzong.

Q2 Advanced

The 'Jabzhi', a key event of the Global Peace Prayer Festival 2025 in Bhutan, is a ritual of which tradition?

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Correct answer: C — Vajrayana Buddhism

The Culture Ministry described Jabzhi as a profound Vajrayana Buddhist ritual believed to cleanse negative karma.

India and Saudi Arabia sign MoU on Cultural Cooperation in Riyadh
Q3

In which city did India and Saudi Arabia sign an MoU on Cultural Cooperation on 9 November 2025?

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Correct answer: B — Riyadh

Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan Al Saud signed the MoU in Riyadh.

Q4 Advanced

The Culture Ministers of India and Saudi Arabia co-chair the Ministerial Committee of Tourism and Cultural Cooperation, created under which India–Saudi Arabia mechanism?

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Correct answer: D — Strategic Partnership Council

The committee was newly created under the India–Saudi Arabia Strategic Partnership Council (SPC), announced during PM Modi's State Visit to Jeddah.

Special Swachhata campaigns earned ₹4,085 crore from scrap disposal since 2021, says Jitendra Singh
Q5

How much revenue did the Special Swachhata campaigns in central government offices earn from scrap disposal since 2021, as per Dr Jitendra Singh in November 2025?

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Correct answer: A — About ₹4,085 crore

Dr Jitendra Singh said ₹4,085 crore 24 lakh had been earned through five annual campaigns since 2021.

Q6 Advanced

How much office space was freed through the Special Swachhata campaigns since 2021?

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Correct answer: B — 231.75 lakh sq ft

231.75 lakh sq ft of space that had been blocked with waste, worn-out furniture and scrap was freed for productive use.

PM Modi opens national conference on legal aid at Supreme Court; launches Community Mediation Training Module
Q7

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.

Q8 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.

Q9 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
Q10

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.

Q11 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.

Q12 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.

Q13 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.

Piyush Goyal reviews India–Australia CECA talks with Don Farrell in Melbourne
Q14 Advanced

The proposed India–Australia CECA builds on the India–Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA). When did ECTA enter into force?

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Correct answer: C — December 2022

The Commerce Ministry said ECTA entered into force in December 2022.

Q15

What was India–Australia bilateral merchandise trade in FY 2024–25, as per the Commerce Ministry?

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Correct answer: B — USD 24.1 billion

India–Australia merchandise trade stood at USD 24.1 billion in FY 2024–25.

C-DOT signs MoU with IIT Gandhinagar to set up telecom and cyber security Centre of Excellence
Q16

C-DOT signed an MoU in November 2025 to set up a Centre of Excellence for telecom and cyber security at which institute?

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Correct answer: C — IIT Gandhinagar

C-DOT signed the MoU with IIT Gandhinagar to set up the Centre of Excellence.

Q17 Advanced

The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) is the R&D centre of which department?

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Correct answer: D — Department of Telecommunications

C-DOT is the premier R&D centre of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Communications.

Fourth round of India–New Zealand FTA negotiations concludes in Auckland and Rotorua
Q18 Advanced

Where was the fourth round of India–New Zealand FTA negotiations, concluded on 8 November 2025, held?

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Correct answer: D — Auckland and Rotorua

The fourth round concluded in Auckland and Rotorua after five days of discussions.

Q19 Advanced

What was India's bilateral merchandise trade with New Zealand in FY 2024–25, as per the Commerce Ministry?

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Correct answer: B — USD 1.3 billion

Trade stood at USD 1.3 billion in FY 2024–25, up nearly 49% year on year. USD 24.1 billion was India–Australia trade.

Q20

Who is New Zealand's Minister for Trade with whom Piyush Goyal reviewed progress in the India–NZ FTA talks in November 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Todd McClay

Piyush Goyal and New Zealand Minister for Trade Todd McClay acknowledged steady progress in the fourth round. Don Farrell is Australia's Trade Minister.

Holy relics of Lord Buddha from India arrive in Bhutan for exposition till 18 November
Q21 Advanced

The Sacred Relics of Lord Buddha taken to Bhutan in November 2025 are enshrined in India at which institution?

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Correct answer: B — National Museum, New Delhi

The Culture Ministry said the relics, enshrined at the National Museum, New Delhi, arrived in Bhutan on 8 November 2025.

Q22

For which period was the public exposition of the holy relics of Lord Buddha held in Bhutan in 2025?

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Correct answer: D — 8–18 November

The relics arrived in Bhutan for a public exposition from 8 to 18 November 2025.

PM Modi launches year-long commemoration of 150 years of 'Vande Mataram'; releases coin and stamp
Q23 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.

Q24 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.

Q25

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.

India–EU FTA negotiations held in New Delhi from 3 to 7 November
Q26 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.

Q27

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
Q28 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.

Q29 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.

Q30 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
Q31 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.

Q32 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.

Q33 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.

President Murmu hosts ICC Women's World Cup 2025 champions at Rashtrapati Bhavan
Q34

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.

Q35 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.

Q36 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
Q37 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.

Q38

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.

Q39 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
Q40

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.

Q41 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).

Q42 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
Q43 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.

Q44 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).

DGT and Autodesk sign MoU to build digital design and make skills in ITIs and NSTIs
Q45 Advanced

With which company did the Directorate General of Training (MSDE) sign an MoU on 6 November 2025 to build digital design and make skills among ITI and NSTI trainers?

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Correct answer: B — Autodesk

DGT under MSDE and Autodesk exchanged an MoU to advance digital design and make skills among faculty and trainers in NSTIs and ITIs.

MeitY unveils India AI Governance Guidelines under the IndiaAI Mission
Q46

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.

Q47 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.

Q48 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.

Q49 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.

Q50 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
Q51

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.

Q52 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.

Q53 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
Q54 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.

Q55 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.

Q56 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.

Q57 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
Q58 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.

Q59

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.

MOIL records best-ever October manganese ore production
Q60

MOIL, which recorded its best-ever October production in October 2025 (1.60 lakh tonnes), mainly produces which ore?

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Correct answer: A — Manganese ore

MOIL recorded production of 1.60 lakh tonnes of manganese ore in October 2025, its best October since inception.

Special Intensive Revision Phase II begins in 9 states and 3 UTs, covering nearly 51 crore electors
Q61

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).

Q62 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.

Q63 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.

Q64 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
Q65 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.

Q66 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.

Q67 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.

Q68 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
Q69

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.

Q70 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.

Q71 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
Q72

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.

Q73 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.

Q74 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.

DRI busts clandestine alprazolam factory in Valsad under 'Operation White Cauldron'
Q75 Advanced

Under which operation did the DRI bust a clandestine alprazolam factory in Valsad, Gujarat, on 4 November 2025?

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Correct answer: B — Operation White Cauldron

The raid was part of the operation codenamed 'Operation White Cauldron'.

Q76

Which psychotropic substance was being produced at the Valsad factory busted by the DRI in November 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Alprazolam

The factory was producing alprazolam, a psychotropic substance under the NDPS Act, 1985.

PM Modi opens ESTIC 2025 and launches ₹1 lakh crore Research, Development and Innovation Scheme Fund
Q77

What is the size of the Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Scheme Fund launched by PM Modi at ESTIC 2025 on 3 November 2025?

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Correct answer: D — ₹1 lakh crore

PM Modi launched the ₹1 lakh crore RDI Scheme Fund to promote private sector–driven R&D.

Q78 Advanced

Where was the Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC) 2025 held?

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Correct answer: A — Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi

PM Modi addressed ESTIC 2025 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi; the conclave ran from 3 to 5 November 2025.

Q79 Advanced

Under the RDI Scheme approved by the Union Cabinet on 1 July 2025, the Special Purpose Fund that acts as custodian of funds is set up within which body?

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Correct answer: C — Anusandhan National Research Foundation

The Special Purpose Fund within the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) is the first-level custodian; DST is the nodal department.

Q80 Advanced

At ESTIC 2025, PM Modi said the number of registered patents in India had increased by how many times over the last decade?

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Correct answer: B — 17 times

The PM said India's R&D expenditure had doubled in the last decade and registered patents had increased 17 times.

Amul and IFFCO rank first and second in World Cooperative Monitor 2025
Q81

Which Indian cooperative ranked first in the World Cooperative Monitor 2025 ranking by turnover relative to GDP per capita?

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Correct answer: B — Amul (Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation)

Amul (GCMMF) ranked first and IFFCO second in the turnover-over-GDP-per-capita ranking of the World Cooperative Monitor 2025.

Q82 Advanced

On what basis did Amul and IFFCO top the World Cooperative Monitor 2025 list?

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Correct answer: A — Turnover relative to GDP per capita

The ICA said that by turnover relative to GDP per capita, India's Amul and IFFCO top the global list; the leading organisations by absolute turnover include Groupe Crédit Agricole and State Farm.

Q83 Advanced

The World Cooperative Monitor 2025, released in Doha on 3 November 2025, was prepared by the International Cooperative Alliance in collaboration with which body?

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Correct answer: D — EURICSE

The ICA released the report in collaboration with the European Research Institute on Cooperative and Social Enterprises (EURICSE).

Q84 Advanced

The 2025 edition of the World Cooperative Monitor was described by the ICA as a special report marking which observance?

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Correct answer: C — UN International Year of Cooperatives

The ICA called the 2025 World Cooperative Monitor a special report marking the UN International Year of Cooperatives.