KVS / NVS Current Affairs Quiz — All time
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
What is the outlay of PM-SETU, the centrally sponsored scheme launched on 4 October 2025 to upgrade Government ITIs?
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Correct answer: C — ₹60,000 crore
PIB (MSDE): PM-SETU is a ₹60,000 crore centrally sponsored scheme to transform 1,000 Government ITIs into modern, industry-aligned training institutions.
Consider the following statements about announcements made on 4 October 2025: 1. Under PM-SETU, 200 hub ITIs will be linked to 800 spoke ITIs. 2. The 1,200 Vocational Skill Labs inaugurated by the PM are located in 400 Navodaya Vidyalayas and 200 Eklavya Model Residential Schools. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. PIB (MSDE): PM-SETU follows a hub-and-spoke model with 200 hub ITIs linked to 800 spoke ITIs; the 1,200 Vocational Skill Labs are in 400 Navodaya Vidyalayas and 200 Eklavya Model Residential Schools across 34 States and UTs.
The Kaushal Deekshant Samaroh held at Vigyan Bhawan on 4 October 2025 was which edition of the National Skill Convocation?
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Correct answer: D — 4th
PIB (MSDE): the Kaushal Deekshant Samaroh, where 46 All India ITI Toppers were felicitated, marked the 4th edition of the National Skill Convocation.
ICGS Akshar, commissioned on 4 October 2025, is the second ship of which class of Fast Patrol Vessels?
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Correct answer: A — Adamya class
PIB (MoD): ICGS Akshar is the second in a series of eight Adamya-class Fast Patrol Vessels, designed and built by Goa Shipyard Limited.
ICGS Akshar was commissioned on 4 October 2025 at, and will be based at, which place?
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Correct answer: B — Karaikal
PIB: ICGS Akshar was commissioned at Karaikal, Puducherry, and will be based there under Commander Coast Guard Region (East) through Coast Guard District Headquarters No. 13.
Consider the following statements about the ₹1,500 crore Critical Mineral Recycling Incentive Scheme: 1. Its eligible feedstock includes e-waste, spent lithium-ion batteries and other scrap. 2. Its incentives are meant for units engaged only in black mass production. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. PIB (Ministry of Mines): eligible feedstock is e-waste, spent LiBs and other scrap. Incentives are for the value chain engaged in actual extraction of critical minerals, not the value chain involved only in black mass production.
Applications under the Critical Mineral Recycling Incentive Scheme, opened on 2 October 2025, can be made up to which date?
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Correct answer: B — 1 April 2026
PIB: the scheme is open for applications from 2 October 2025 for six months, i.e. up to 1 April 2026.
According to the government explainer of October 2025, what was India's unemployment rate in 2023–24?
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Correct answer: D — 3.2%
PIB explainer: the unemployment rate fell sharply from 6.0% in 2017–18 to 3.2% in 2023–24.
Consider the following statements based on the government's October 2025 employment explainer: 1. EPFO added fewer than 1 crore net subscribers in 2024–25. 2. The share of self-employment fell from 58.4% in 2017–18 to 52.2% in 2023–24. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2
Neither is correct. PIB: EPFO added over 1.29 crore net subscribers in 2024–25 (up from 61.12 lakh in 2018–19). Self-employment rose (not fell) from 52.2% in 2017–18 to 58.4% in 2023–24, while casual labour fell from 24.9% to 19.8%.
The nationwide campaign 'Aapki Poonji, Aapka Adhikar' on unclaimed financial assets was launched on 4 October 2025 in which city?
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Correct answer: B — Gandhinagar
PIB (Ministry of Finance): FM Nirmala Sitharaman launched the 'Aapki Poonji, Aapka Adhikar' campaign in Gandhinagar, Gujarat; it runs across all States and UTs from October to December 2025.
The '3 A's' named by the Finance Minister as the guiding principles of the 'Aapki Poonji, Aapka Adhikar' campaign are:
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Correct answer: D — Awareness, Accessibility, Action
PIB: Smt. Sitharaman underlined the '3 A's' — Awareness, Accessibility and Action — as the guiding principles of the campaign.
Before UIDAI's October 2025 waiver, what fee was charged per Mandatory Biometric Update (MBU) for a child outside the free age windows?
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Correct answer: C — ₹125
PIB (MeitY/UIDAI): the first and second MBUs were free if done at ages 5–7 and 15–17; thereafter a prescribed fee of ₹125 per MBU was charged. The waiver makes MBU effectively free for all children aged 5–17.
Consider the following statements about Aadhaar for children: 1. Fingerprints and iris biometrics are not captured for Aadhaar enrolment of children below five years of age. 2. UIDAI's waiver of MBU charges, effective 1 October 2025, will remain in force for two years. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. PIB: fingerprints and iris are not captured below age five because they are not mature. The MBU charge waiver took effect on 1 October 2025 and is in force for one year, not two.
Under the amended National Highways fee rules notified in October 2025, a vehicle without a valid FASTag that pays via UPI will be charged how much of the applicable user fee?
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Correct answer: C — 1.25 times
PIB (MoRTH): non-FASTag users paying in cash will be charged twice the applicable fee, while those paying via UPI will be charged only 1.25 times (e.g. ₹100 → ₹125 by UPI, ₹200 in cash).
From which date did the National Highways Fee (Determination of Rates and Collection) (Third Amendment) Rules, 2025 come into effect?
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Correct answer: D — 15 November 2025
PIB (MoRTH): the National Highways Fee (Determination of Rates and Collection) (Third Amendment) Rules, 2025 come into effect from 15 November 2025.
During his visit to Singapore for 'India-Singapore @60' in October 2025, Piyush Goyal met which President of Singapore at the Istana?
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Correct answer: C — Tharman Shanmugaratnam
PIB (Ministry of Commerce): a highlight of the three-day visit was a meeting with H.E. Tharman Shanmugaratnam, President of the Republic of Singapore, at the Istana.
Consider the following statements about the 'India-Singapore @60' business session of 4 October 2025: 1. It marked the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations and was co-organised by FICCI, CII and ASSOCHAM. 2. Singapore was represented at the session by its Prime Minister. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. PIB: the session marked the 60th anniversary of India–Singapore diplomatic relations and was co-organised by FICCI, CII and ASSOCHAM. Singapore was represented by Ms Gan Siow Huang, Minister of State, Ministry of Trade & Industry — not the Prime Minister.
According to MoSPI, the free foodgrain distribution scheme launched on 1 January 2023 covers what share of the population?
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Correct answer: B — 75% rural and 50% urban
PIB (MoSPI): the free food grain distribution scheme launched by the Government of India from 1 January 2023 covers 75% of the rural and 50% of the urban population.
Which body released the Discussion Paper 2.0 on 'The Treatment of Free PDS Items in CPI Compilation' in October 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
PIB: the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), which is conducting the CPI base revision, released Discussion Paper 2.0 and invited comments.
Bastar Dussehra, attended by Amit Shah at Jagdalpur on 4 October 2025, is a festival lasting how many days?
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Correct answer: D — 75 days
PIB (MHA): Amit Shah described the 75-day-long Bastar Dussehra as significant not only for the tribal community and Chhattisgarh but for the whole country.
The Muria Darbar, a tradition of public dialogue linked to Bastar Dussehra, has been held since which year?
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Correct answer: C — 1874
PIB (MHA): Amit Shah said the Muria Darbar, with its active participation, judicial system and tradition of public dialogue since 1874, is no less than a global heritage.
Consider the following statements about the Bastar Dussehra event of 4 October 2025: 1. The 10th instalment of Chhattisgarh's Mahtari Vandan Yojana was released at the event. 2. Amit Shah reiterated 31 March 2026 as the date by which Naxalism will be completely eradicated. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only 2 is correct. PIB (MHA): it was the 20th (not 10th) instalment of the Mahtari Vandan Yojana — ₹607 crore to 70 lakh mothers. Shah firmly stated that 31 March 2026 is the set date by which Naxalism will be completely eradicated.
'Mhaje Ghar Yojana', launched by Amit Shah on 4 October 2025 to grant home ownership rights to people caught in legal disputes, is a scheme of which State government?
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Correct answer: A — Goa
PIB (MHA): Amit Shah launched the Goa State Government's 'Mhaje Ghar Yojana', granting ownership rights to citizens entangled in nearly 11 types of legal disputes, along with 21 projects worth ₹2,452 crore.
What period of authorisation has TRAI recommended for digital radio broadcasting by private broadcasters (October 2025)?
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Correct answer: B — 15 years
PIB (TRAI): the period of authorisation for digital radio broadcasting should be 15 years.
Consider the following statements about TRAI's October 2025 recommendations on digital radio: 1. New broadcasters should start digital radio in simulcast mode, allowing one analog, three digital and one data channel on the assigned frequency. 2. Frequencies for new channels should be assigned by auction under Section 4(4) of the Telecommunications Act, 2023. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. PIB (TRAI): digital radio should commence in simulcast mode (one analog, three digital and one data channel on the assigned spot frequency), and frequencies for new channels should be assigned by auction in accordance with Section 4(4) of the Telecommunications Act, 2023.
TRAI has recommended an authorisation fee of what share of Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) for digital radio in 'A+' and 'A' category cities?
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Correct answer: A — 4%
PIB (TRAI): authorisation fee is 4% of AGR for cities of category 'A+', 'A', 'B', 'C' and 'D'; for 'Others' (border/hilly areas of NE, J&K, Ladakh and island territories) and 'E' category, 2% of AGR for the first 3 years.
What penalty did the CCPA impose on Drishti IAS in October 2025 for misleading UPSC CSE 2022 results advertisements?
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Correct answer: C — ₹5 lakh
PIB (Department of Consumer Affairs): CCPA imposed a penalty of ₹5 lakh on Drishti IAS (VDK Eduventures Pvt. Ltd.) for misleading ads claiming '216+ selections in UPSC CSE 2022'.
Under which section of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 is 'misleading advertisement' defined, as cited by the CCPA in the Drishti IAS case?
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Correct answer: B — Section 2(28)
PIB: concealing the courses taken by successful candidates was held to be a misleading advertisement under Section 2(28) of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019; Section 2(9) (consumer rights) was cited for the right to make an informed choice.
The Sabar Dairy plant inaugurated by Amit Shah on 3 October 2025, built at about ₹350 crore, is located in which city?
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Correct answer: A — Rohtak
PIB (Ministry of Cooperation): Amit Shah inaugurated the Sabar Dairy Plant in Rohtak, Haryana, built at about ₹350 crore, with daily output including 150 tonnes of curd and 3 lakh litres of buttermilk.
Consider the following statements made by the Union Cooperation Minister at Rohtak on 3 October 2025: 1. India's milk processing capacity is currently 66 million litres per day. 2. The target is to raise milk processing capacity to 100 million litres per day by 2028–29. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. PIB: today the country's milk processing capacity is 66 million litres per day, targeted to reach 100 million litres per day by 2028–29.
The first paper in NITI Aayog's Tax Policy Working Paper Series–I (October 2025) deals with which issue?
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Correct answer: C — Permanent Establishment and profit attribution for foreign investors
PIB (NITI Aayog): the first working paper is titled 'Enhancing Tax Certainty in Permanent Establishment and Profit Attribution for Foreign Investors in India'.
NITI Aayog's October 2025 working paper on Permanent Establishment recommends introducing which of the following for foreign companies?
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Correct answer: D — An optional, industry-specific Presumptive Taxation Scheme
PIB (NITI Aayog): the paper recommends an optional, industry-specific Presumptive Taxation Scheme for foreign companies, with legislative clarity, administrative efficiency and robust dispute resolution; it was prepared under NITI's Consultative Group on Tax Policy.
The Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan, under which Tribal Village Vision 2030 declarations were passed, was formally inaugurated by the PM on 17 September 2025 at which place?
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Correct answer: B — Dhar
PIB (Ministry of Tribal Affairs): the Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan was formally inaugurated by the Prime Minister on 17 September 2025 at Dhar, Madhya Pradesh.
The Government has declared which period as 'Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh'?
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Correct answer: D — 15 November 2024 to 15 November 2025
PIB (Ministry of Tribal Affairs): the Government of India has declared 15 November 2024 to 15 November 2025 as Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh; the Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan was launched as part of it.
Consider the following statements about the Tribal Village Vision 2030 initiative: 1. The declarations were passed by tribal villages and tolas in Special Gram Sabhas on 2 October 2025. 2. Under 'Adi Sewa Samay', villagers contribute one hour per week of voluntary service at Adi Sewa Kendras. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. PIB: tribal villages and tolas passed the Tribal Village Vision 2030 Declaration in Special Gram Sabhas on 2 October 2025; Adi Sewa Kendras serve as single-window centres, with villagers contributing 1 hour per week of voluntary service (Adi Sewa Samay).
What is the total length of the Mumbai–Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (bullet train) corridor?
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Correct answer: B — 508 km
PIB (Ministry of Railways): the Mumbai–Ahmedabad Bullet Train corridor is 508 km long; by September 2025, 323 km of viaduct had been completed.
Hiromasa Nakano, who visited the bullet train sites with Ashwini Vaishnaw on 3 October 2025, holds which portfolio in Japan?
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Correct answer: D — Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism
PIB: Japan's Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport & Tourism, H.E. Hiromasa Nakano, visited the Surat and Mumbai HSR sites with Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.
Consider the following statements about the Mumbai–Ahmedabad HSR project (status as of September–October 2025): 1. 323 km of viaduct had been completed. 2. The Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) station is being built as an elevated station. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. PIB: 323 km of viaduct had been completed by September 2025. The BKC station is an underground facility, with excavation over 30 metres deep and about 84% complete.
The Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan (17 September–2 October 2025) was jointly led by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and which other ministry?
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Correct answer: A — Ministry of Women and Child Development
PIB (MoHFW): the Abhiyaan was jointly led by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare and the Ministry of Women & Child Development.
Consider the following statements about the Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan: 1. Over 18 lakh health camps were held under it. 2. It registered a footfall of nearly 10 crore citizens. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. PIB (MoHFW): by 2 October 2025, over 18 lakh (18,08,071) health camps were held, registering a footfall of nearly 10 crore (9,85,63,619) citizens and benefiting more than 6.5 crore women.
Where did Defence Minister Rajnath Singh perform Shastra Puja on Vijayadashami 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Bhuj Military Station, Gujarat
Rajnath Singh performed Shastra Puja at the Bhuj Military Station, Gujarat, on 2 October 2025.
Consider the following statements about Rajnath Singh's address at Bhuj on 2 October 2025: 1. He said Pakistan's recent expansion of military infrastructure in the Sir Creek sector reflects its ill intent. 2. He said Pakistan had tried to penetrate India's defences from Leh to the Sir Creek sector during Operation Sindoor. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct as per the Ministry of Defence release.
While warning Pakistan over Sir Creek in October 2025, Rajnath Singh recalled the Indian Army reaching Lahore in which year?
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Correct answer: D — 1965
He said that in 1965 the Indian Army reached Lahore, and that 'the road to Karachi also passes through the Creek'.
How many applications did the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) receive by the close of its window in September 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 249
ECMS received 249 applications with proposed investment of ₹1,15,351 crore.
What is the financial outlay of the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme approved by the Union Cabinet in March 2025?
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Correct answer: D — ₹22,919 crore
The Union Cabinet approved ECMS on 28 March 2025 with an outlay of ₹22,919 crore; ₹59,350 crore was the investment target.
By what multiple did projected production under ECMS exceed its target, as announced in October 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 2.2 times
Projected production of about ₹10,34,700 crore is 2.2 times the ₹4,56,000 crore target.
Consider the following statements about the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS): 1. The scheme is projected to create about 1,42,000 direct jobs, above its target of 91,600. 2. The application window opened on 1 May 2025 and was extended till 30 September 2025. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct as per the MeitY release of 2 October 2025.
Which Union Minister launched the NIELIT Digital University platform on 2 October 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Ashwini Vaishnaw
Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister of Electronics and IT, launched the NIELIT Digital University platform in New Delhi.
Which of the following was NOT among the five new NIELIT centres inaugurated on 2 October 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Shillong
The five new centres are at Muzaffarpur, Balasore, Tirupati, Lunglei and Daman; Shillong was not among them.
Consider the following statements about the NIELIT Digital University launched in October 2025: 1. It will offer industry-focused programmes in fields such as AI, cybersecurity, data science and semiconductors. 2. At the launch, NIELIT exchanged MoUs with Microsoft and Zscaler, among others. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct as per the MeitY release.
Pandit Chhannulal Mishra, who died in October 2025, was an exponent of which gharana of Hindustani classical music?
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Correct answer: D — Banaras gharana
Pandit Chhannulal Mishra was one of the foremost exponents of the Banaras gharana.
In which year was Pandit Chhannulal Mishra conferred the Padma Vibhushan?
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Correct answer: B — 2020
He received the Padma Bhushan in 2010 and the Padma Vibhushan in 2020.
Consider the following statements about Pandit Chhannulal Mishra: 1. He was born in Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh, in 1936. 2. He was Narendra Modi's proposer from the Varanasi constituency in the 2014 Lok Sabha election. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct as per the PIB condolence release and PTI reports.
Which birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi was observed on 2 October 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 156th
The Vice-President paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Raj Ghat on his 156th birth anniversary on 2 October 2025.
According to Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Gandhi Jayanti 2025, sales of Khadi and village industry products have risen to over how much in 11 years?
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Correct answer: D — ₹1.7 lakh crore
Amit Shah said sales rose about fivefold, from ₹33,000 crore to over ₹1.7 lakh crore.
Consider the following statements about Gandhi Jayanti observances on 2 October 2025: 1. The Vice-President attended a Sarva Dharma Prarthana at Raj Ghat. 2. While paying tribute, the Vice-President recalled Gandhiji's idea of Antyodaya. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct: C. P. Radhakrishnan attended the Sarva Dharma Prarthana at Raj Ghat and recalled Gandhiji's emphasis on Antyodaya.
During which period is Wildlife Week observed in India every year?
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Correct answer: D — 2 to 8 October
Wildlife Week is observed every year from 2 to 8 October.
Where did Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav lay the foundation stone of 'Namo Van' to mark Wildlife Week 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Manesar, Haryana
The foundation stone of 'Namo Van' was laid at Manesar, Haryana, on 2 October 2025.
Who founded the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), which completed 100 years in October 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Dr Keshav Baliram Hedgewar
The RSS was founded by Dr Keshav Baliram Hedgewar in 1925.
Which motto did the Vice-President cite while greeting the RSS on its centenary in October 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Seva Parmo Dharmah
C. P. Radhakrishnan said RSS volunteers are guided by the motto 'Seva Parmo Dharmah'.
The Swachhata Hi Seva 2025 campaign culminated on which day?
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Correct answer: C — Swachh Bharat Diwas (2 October)
SHS 2025 ran from 17 September to 2 October 2025 and culminated on Swachh Bharat Diwas.
Consider the following statements about the Swachhata Hi Seva 2025 campaign: 1. It was organised jointly by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs and the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation. 2. By 1 October 2025, over 16 crore citizens had participated in it. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct as per the Jal Shakti Ministry release.
On 2 October 2025, the Vice-President paid tribute to Lal Bahadur Shastri at which memorial in New Delhi?
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Correct answer: C — Vijay Ghat
Vijay Ghat is Lal Bahadur Shastri's memorial; the Vice-President paid tribute there on his birth anniversary.
What is the financial outlay of the Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses approved in October 2025?
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Correct answer: B — ₹11,440 crore
The six-year Mission has an outlay of ₹11,440 crore.
What pulses production target does the Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses set for 2030-31?
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Correct answer: D — 350 lakh tonnes
The Mission aims to raise pulses production to 350 lakh tonnes by 2030-31.
Consider the following statements about the Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses: 1. It provides for 100% procurement of tur, urad and masoor from farmers at MSP during the next four years. 2. The Mission runs from 2024-25 to 2028-29. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: the Mission runs for six years, from 2025-26 to 2030-31.
What is the MSP of wheat for Rabi Marketing Season 2026-27, approved in October 2025?
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Correct answer: D — ₹2,585 per quintal
Wheat MSP was raised by ₹160 to ₹2,585 per quintal.
Which Rabi crop received the highest absolute increase in MSP for marketing season 2026-27?
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Correct answer: A — Safflower
Safflower got the highest increase of ₹600 per quintal, followed by lentil at ₹300.
For Rabi Marketing Season 2026-27, which crop has the highest margin of MSP over its cost of production?
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Correct answer: B — Wheat
Wheat has the highest margin at 109%, followed by rapeseed and mustard (93%) and lentil (89%).
Consider the following statements about Rabi MSPs for marketing season 2026-27: 1. The MSP of lentil (masur) has been fixed at ₹7,000 per quintal. 2. The MSP of barley has been raised by ₹170 per quintal. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: lentil MSP is ₹7,000 and barley MSP rose by ₹170 to ₹2,150.
After the hike approved on 1 October 2025, what is the Dearness Allowance rate for Central Government employees?
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Correct answer: C — 58%
The 3% increase takes DA from 55% to 58% of basic pay.
From which date is the DA/DR increase approved by the Cabinet on 1 October 2025 effective?
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Correct answer: B — 1 July 2025
The additional instalment of DA and DR is effective from 1 July 2025.
Consider the following statements about the DA hike approved in October 2025: 1. It will benefit about 68.72 lakh Central Government employees. 2. The increase follows a formula based on the recommendations of the 8th Central Pay Commission. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2
Both are wrong: 68.72 lakh is the number of pensioners (employees are 49.19 lakh), and the formula is based on the 7th Central Pay Commission.