Judiciary Current Affairs Quiz — All time
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According to TRAI's Performance Indicator Report for July–September 2025, how many broadband Internet subscribers did India have at the end of September 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 995.63 million
PIB 2198285: the broadband subscriber base increased by 1.63% from 979.71 million (Jun-25) to 995.63 million (Sep-25).
Consider the following statements based on TRAI's Performance Indicator Report for July–September 2025: 1. Narrowband Internet subscribers decreased during the quarter. 2. Wireline subscribers decreased during the quarter. 3. Wireline subscriptions decreased on a year-on-year basis at the end of September 2025. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
PIB 2198285: narrowband fell from 23.14 to 22.18 million and wireline fell from 47.49 to 46.61 million in the quarter, but wireline rose 26.21% year-on-year.
What does NAKSHA, discussed at the DoLR National Symposium on 3 December 2025, stand for?
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Correct answer: B — National Geospatial Knowledge-based Land Survey of Urban Habitations
PIB 2198259: NAKSHA – National Geospatial Knowledge-based Land Survey of Urban Habitations.
Across how many cities is a unified 'Urban property card' being piloted, as stated at the DoLR NAKSHA symposium in December 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 157
PIB 2198259: the major exercise across 157 cities is piloting a unified 'Urban property card'.
Who launched the R&D Roadmap to Enable India's Net Zero Targets through CCUS on 2 December 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Principal Scientific Adviser Ajay Kumar Sood
PIB 2198607: the roadmap prepared by DST was launched by Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood, Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India.
Which department prepared India's first R&D Roadmap on Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS) launched in December 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Department of Science and Technology
PIB 2198607: the CCUS roadmap was prepared by the Department of Science and Technology (DST).
What is the size of the Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Scheme that DST cited for implementing the CCUS roadmap?
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Correct answer: C — ₹1 lakh crore
PIB 2198607: DST is prepared to lead implementation with initiatives like the ₹1 Lakh Crore RDI Scheme.
What is the overarching theme of Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0, inaugurated in Varanasi on 2 December 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Tamil Karkalam – Let us learn Tamil
PIB 2198004: with 'Tamil Karkalam - Let us learn Tamil' as its overarching theme, KTS 4.0 focuses on youth engagement.
Which Union Minister inaugurated Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0 along with UP CM Yogi Adityanath in December 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Dharmendra Pradhan
PIB 2198004: KTS 4.0 was inaugurated in the presence of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and UP CM Yogi Adityanath.
Under which operation did the Indian Navy extend humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah in late 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Operation Sagar Bandhu
PIB 2197802: the Indian Navy undertook HADR operations under Operation Sagar Bandhu.
Why were INS Vikrant and INS Udaygiri already in Colombo when Cyclone Ditwah struck Sri Lanka?
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Correct answer: D — For the Sri Lanka Navy's 75th Anniversary International Fleet Review
PIB 2197802: the ships were present in Colombo as part of the 75th Anniversary International Fleet Review (IFR-2025) of the Sri Lanka Navy.
Exercise Ekuverin, whose 14th edition began in December 2025, is held between India and which country?
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Correct answer: A — Maldives
PIB 2197611: the 14th edition of Joint Military Exercise Ekuverin is between the Indian Army and the Maldives National Defence Force.
Where is the 14th edition of Exercise Ekuverin being held in December 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
PIB 2197611: the exercise commenced at Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala on 2 December 2025.
What does 'Ekuverin', the name of the India–Maldives military exercise, mean in Dhivehi?
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Correct answer: A — Friends
PIB 2197611: EKUVERIN in Dhivehi translates to 'Friends'.
At which DRDO laboratory's facility was the high-speed rocket-sled test of a fighter aircraft escape system conducted in December 2025?
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Correct answer: D — TBRL, Chandigarh
PIB 2197771: the test was at the Rail Track Rocket Sled facility of the Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory, Chandigarh.
Consider the following statements about DRDO's rocket-sled escape system test announced on 2 December 2025: 1. It was conducted with the Aeronautical Development Agency and HAL. 2. A dual-sled system with an LCA aircraft forebody was used. 3. It was a static Zero-Zero test. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
PIB 2197771: done with ADA and HAL using a dual-sled LCA forebody; it was a dynamic test, described as more complex than static tests such as the Net test or Zero-Zero test.
How many member jurisdictions does the Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes have, as stated when India hosted its 18th Plenary?
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Correct answer: C — 172
PIB 2197884: the Global Forum, with 172 member jurisdictions, is the world's leading body for tax transparency standards.
Consider the following statements about the 18th Plenary of the Global Forum on Tax Transparency: 1. India hosted it in New Delhi from 2 to 5 December 2025. 2. The Global Forum implements the EOIR and AEOI standards. 3. Its theme was 'Tax Transparency: Delivering a Shared Vision Through International Cooperation'. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
PIB 2197884: India hosted it in New Delhi on 2–5 December 2025 under that theme; the Forum implements EOIR and AEOI.
According to MNRE (December 2025), what was India's installed non-fossil power capacity as of 31 October 2025?
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Correct answer: C — About 259 GW
PIB 2197760: as of 31 October 2025, installed capacity from non-fossil sources stands at about 259 GW.
India achieved 50% of its installed electricity capacity from non-fossil sources how far ahead of its NDC target, as per MNRE?
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Correct answer: C — Five years
PIB 2197760: India achieved 50% non-fossil installed capacity five years ahead of the target under its NDCs.
Asom Diwas, observed on 2 December, honours which historical figure?
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Correct answer: B — Chaolung Sukapha
PIB 2197555 and 2197917: Asom Diwas recalls Swargadeo Chaolung Sukapha, founder of the Ahom kingdom.
According to Sarbananda Sonowal's Asom Diwas 2025 remarks, which hills did Chaolung Sukapha cross to found the Ahom kingdom?
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Correct answer: B — Patkai hills
PIB 2197917: 'Chaolung Sukapha crossed the Patkai hills to establish the foundation of Greater Assam.'
The Dandakrama Parayanam completed by Vedamurti Devavrat Mahesh Rekhe in Kashi (2025) belongs to which Vedic branch?
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Correct answer: B — Shukla Yajurveda's Madhyandini branch
PIB 2197447: the Dandakrama Parayanam consists of 2,000 mantras of the Shukla Yajurveda's Madhyandini branch.
In how many days did Devavrat Mahesh Rekhe complete the Dandakrama Parayanam without interruption?
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Correct answer: C — 50 days
PIB 2197447: he completed it in 50 days without any interruption.
Under an MoU signed on which date did the Indian and Philippine Coast Guards hold their 1st Annual Bilateral Meeting in Manila on 2 December 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 22 August 2023
PIB 2197859: the meeting was held under the provisions of the MoU signed on August 22, 2023.
National Pollution Control Day, observed on 2 December, commemorates which event?
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Correct answer: B — Bhopal Gas Tragedy
Mizoram DIPR (2 Dec 2025): the day is observed every year on 2 December in memory of the Bhopal Gas Tragedy of 2–3 December 1984.
Which body held online poster competitions on themes such as 'Stop Pollution, Save Earth' for National Pollution Control Day 2025, as reported by the Mizoram DIPR?
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Correct answer: B — Mizoram Pollution Control Board
Mizoram DIPR: the Environment Education Programme under the Mizoram Pollution Control Board organised the online competitions.
How many Aadhaar authentication transactions did UIDAI record in November 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 231 crore
PIB 2197605: Aadhaar number holders executed 231 crore authentication transactions in November 2025 (October: 219.51 crore).
Which emergency helpline number of NHAI will be integrated with the NHAI–Reliance Jio telecom safety alert system announced in December 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 1033
PIB 2197466: the system will be integrated with NHAI's 'Rajmargyatra' app and emergency helpline number 1033.
Where did the 26th Hornbill Festival open on 1 December 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Naga Heritage Village, Kisama
DIPR Nagaland: the 26th edition commenced at the Naga Heritage Village, Kisama on 1 December 2025.
Which state was the partner state of the Hornbill Festival 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Arunachal Pradesh
DIPR Nagaland: Arunachal Pradesh was the partner state, with six partner countries.
Consider the following statements about the Hornbill Festival 2025: 1. The festival opened on the 63rd Statehood Day of Nagaland. 2. Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla was the Chief Host of the opening. 3. Japan was one of the partner countries. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
DIPR Nagaland: the festival coincided with the 63rd Statehood Day and Governor Bhalla was Chief Host; the partner countries were Austria, Malta, France, Ireland, the UK and Switzerland, not Japan.
How many sittings did the Winter Session 2025 of Parliament (1–19 December 2025) provide?
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Correct answer: B — 15
PIB 2206655: the session that began on 1 December and was adjourned sine die on 19 December provided 15 sittings over 19 days.
On the opening day of the Winter Session 2025, the Rajya Sabha felicitated its Chairman. Who was he?
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Correct answer: C — C. P. Radhakrishnan
PIB 2196810: the Prime Minister spoke at the felicitation of Rajya Sabha Chairman Thiru C. P. Radhakrishnan on 1 December 2025.
How many paddy stubble-burning incidents did Punjab record in the 2025 harvesting season?
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Correct answer: C — 5,114
PIB 2197201: Punjab recorded 5,114 incidents in 2025, a 53% reduction over 2024; Haryana logged 662.
Paddy stubble-burning events in Punjab and Haryana are officially monitored every year during which period?
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Correct answer: B — 15 September to 30 November
PIB 2197201: recording and monitoring is carried out annually from 15 September to 30 November as per the standard protocol developed by ISRO.
Antarctica Day, observed on 1 December, commemorates the signing of the Antarctic Treaty in which year?
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Correct answer: B — 1959
PIB 2197108: Antarctica Day commemorates the signing of the Antarctica Treaty on 1 December 1959.
A commemorative postage stamp released on 1 December 2025 marked the Silver Jubilee of which institution located in Goa?
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Correct answer: D — National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research
PIB 2197108: the Goa Governor released a stamp marking the Silver Jubilee of NCPOR, established on 5 April 2000, at its Vasco-da-Gama campus.
What was India's IIP growth rate for October 2025 as per the quick estimate released on 1 December 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 0.4%
PIB 2196938: the IIP growth rate for October 2025 is 0.4%, against 4.0% in September 2025.
In the October 2025 IIP, which sector recorded the steepest contraction?
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Correct answer: C — Electricity
PIB 2196938: mining fell 1.8%, manufacturing grew 1.8% and electricity fell 6.9% in October 2025.
To which post did Indian Railways promote cricketers Pratika Rawal, Sneh Rana and Renuka Singh Thakur in December 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Officer on Special Duty (Sports)
PIB 2197278: the three were promoted to the Group 'B' Officer-grade post of Officer on Special Duty (Sports) through out-of-turn promotion.
Consider the following statements about the Railways' promotion of three Women's World Cup winners announced on 1 December 2025: 1. The promotion is an initiative of the Railway Sports Promotion Board. 2. The new post carries pay at Level-8 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. 3. All three players were earlier posted in Western Railway. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
PIB 2197278: the initiative is of the RSPB and carries Level-8 pay; all three were serving in Northern Railway, not Western Railway.
In which year was the Border Security Force (BSF) established?
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Correct answer: B — 1965
PIB 2192508: the BSF was established on 1 December 1965.
Where were the BSF's Diamond Jubilee celebrations, at which a commemorative postage stamp was released, held in November 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Bhuj, Gujarat
PIB 2192508: Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed the BSF Diamond Jubilee celebrations in Bhuj, Gujarat on 21 November 2025 and a commemorative stamp was released.
By what percentage did new HIV infections in India decline between 2010 and 2024, as stated on World AIDS Day 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 48.7%
PIB 2197198: new HIV infections declined by 48.7%, AIDS-related deaths by 81.4% and mother-to-child transmission by 74.6% between 2010 and 2024.
What is the name of the IT-enabled virtual platform for confidential HIV risk assessment launched on World AIDS Day 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Breakfree
PIB 2197198: the Minister launched 'Breakfree', an IT-enabled virtual platform offering confidential risk assessment and testing linkage; Sankalak is a programme document whose 7th edition was released.
Consider the following statements about India's HIV response as stated on World AIDS Day 2025: 1. India aims to achieve the 95-95-95 targets by 2030. 2. AIDS-related deaths declined by 81.4% between 2010 and 2024. 3. India HIV Estimates 2025 was released at the event. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
PIB 2197198: India is on track for 95-95-95 by 2030, AIDS-related deaths fell 81.4% from 2010 to 2024, and India HIV Estimates 2025 was released.
Who took charge as Member (Finance), Railway Board on 1 December 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Aparna Garg
PIB 2198323: Ms. Aparna Garg took charge as Member (Finance), Railway Board on 01.12.2025.
Aparna Garg, who became Member (Finance), Railway Board in December 2025, belongs to which service?
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Correct answer: C — Indian Railway Accounts Service
PIB 2198323: she is an Indian Railway Accounts Service (IRAS) officer of the 1987 batch.
As of 28 November 2025, which rabi crop recorded the highest growth in sown area (16.91%) over the previous year?
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Correct answer: C — Wheat
PIB 2197119: wheat area rose to 187.37 lakh ha from 160.26 lakh ha, the highest growth at 16.91%.
What was the total area under rabi crops as of 28 November 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 393.07 lakh hectares
PIB 2197119: total rabi area sown was 393.07 lakh ha against 357.73 lakh ha last year; 637.81 lakh ha is the normal rabi area.
Who took over as Director General (Inspection and Safety) at Air HQ on 1 December 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Air Marshal Tejbir Singh
PIB 2197204: Air Marshal Tejbir Singh assumed the appointment of DG (I&S) on 1 December 2025, succeeding Air Marshal Makarand Bhaskar Ranade.
Air Marshal Tejbir Singh is credited as a pioneer in the IAF induction of which aircraft?
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Correct answer: C — C-130J Super Hercules
PIB 2197204: he was a pioneer in the induction of the C-130J 'Super Hercules' aircraft in the Indian Air Force.
The IndiaAI–UN Women compendium 'Top 15 AI Solutions from the Global South' is to be launched at which event?
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Correct answer: D — India–AI Impact Summit 2026
PIB 2197026: the final publication will be unveiled at the India–AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi (15–20 February 2026).
Where was the Saras Aajeevika Food Festival 2025 inaugurated on 1 December 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Sunder Nursery
PIB 2197440: Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurated the festival at Sunder Nursery, Nizamuddin, New Delhi; women from 25 states run 62 stalls.
TRAI's Independent Drive Test for Wayanad, Kerala (October 2025) was conducted under the supervision of which TRAI Regional Office?
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Correct answer: D — Bengaluru
PIB 2197079: the drive tests were conducted under the supervision of the TRAI Regional Office, Bengaluru.
In November 2025 the Election Commission of India extended the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls by how long?
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Correct answer: B — One week
On 30 November 2025 the ECI extended the relevant SIR dates by one week.
As per the revised SIR schedule announced in November 2025, the final electoral roll will be published on which date?
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Correct answer: D — 14 February 2026
The revised schedule fixes final publication of the electoral roll on 14 February 2026.
Consider the following statements about the SIR schedule revised by ECI on 30 November 2025: 1. The SIR is being conducted in 12 States/UTs. 2. The qualifying date for the revision is 1 January 2026. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
The ECI release says the SIR is ongoing in 12 States/UTs with 01.01.2026 as the qualifying date.
Under the revised SIR schedule (November 2025), the draft electoral roll is to be published on:
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Correct answer: B — 16 December 2025
Publication of the draft electoral roll is on 16 December 2025 (Tuesday).