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MP Police Current Affairs Quiz — All time

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NITI Aayog releases strategy report on harnessing deep-sea and offshore fisheries
Q1 Advanced

According to NITI Aayog's October 2025 report on deep-sea fisheries, India accounts for what share of global fish production?

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Correct answer: A — 8%

PIB: India is the second-largest fish-producing country in the world, accounting for 8% of global production.

Q2 Advanced

Consider the following statements about NITI Aayog's report 'India's Blue Economy: Strategy for Harnessing Deep-Sea and Offshore Fisheries': 1. India's EEZ has an estimated potential yield of 7.16 million tonnes. 2. Phase 1 of the proposed roadmap covers 2025–28. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct. PIB: the EEZ has an estimated potential yield of 7.16 million tonnes; Phase 1 (laying the foundation and fostering early growth) spans 3 years, 2025–28.

Indian Army contingent leaves for 4th India–Australia Exercise AUSTRAHIND 2025 in Perth
Q3

Exercise AUSTRAHIND, whose 2025 edition began on 13 October 2025, is a joint military exercise between India and which country?

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Correct answer: A — Australia

PIB: an Indian Army contingent departed for Perth, Australia, to take part in the India–Australia joint military Exercise AUSTRAHIND 2025.

Q4 Advanced

Where was Exercise AUSTRAHIND 2025 held?

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Correct answer: C — Irwin Barracks, Perth

PIB: the contingent departed for Irwin Barracks, Perth, Australia, for AUSTRAHIND 2025, scheduled from 13 to 26 October 2025.

Q5 Advanced

Consider the following statements about Exercise AUSTRAHIND 2025: 1. It was the third edition of the exercise. 2. The Indian contingent was led by a battalion of the Sikh Regiment. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2

Neither is correct. PIB: AUSTRAHIND 2025 was the fourth edition, and the Indian contingent of 120 personnel was led by a battalion of the Gorkha Rifles.

PM Modi launches PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (₹24,000 crore) for 100 districts at IARI, New Delhi
Q6

What is the outlay of the PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana launched by PM Modi on 11 October 2025?

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Correct answer: B — ₹24,000 crore

PIB: the PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana has an outlay of ₹24,000 crore; together with the Pulses Mission (₹11,440 crore) the two schemes total ₹35,440 crore.

Q7 Advanced

According to PM Modi, how many government schemes are brought together under the PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana?

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Correct answer: D — 36

PIB: the PM said that under the PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana, 36 different government schemes are being brought together in a unified and coordinated manner.

Q8 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana: 1. Its 100 districts were selected on agricultural output per unit of land, cropping frequency and the availability of institutional credit for farmers. 2. It was launched at IARI, New Delhi, on the birth anniversaries of Jayaprakash Narayan and Nanaji Deshmukh. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct. PIB: the 100 districts were chosen on three parameters — output per unit of land, number of times crops are grown on the same land in a year, and availability of institutional loans; the PM launched it at IARI on 11 October, the birth anniversaries of JP and Nanaji Deshmukh.

Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses (₹11,440 crore) launched; targets 350 lakh tonnes by 2030–31
Q9 Advanced

What pulses production target does the Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses set for 2030–31?

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Correct answer: C — 350 lakh tonnes

PIB: the mission aims to scale up domestic pulses production to 350 lakh tonnes and expand cultivation to 310 lakh hectares by 2030–31.

Q10 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses: 1. It provides for 100% procurement of Tur, Urad and Masoor at MSP for four years. 2. It will be implemented from 2025–26 to 2029–30. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only 1 is correct. PIB: the mission ensures 100% procurement of Tur, Urad and Masoor at MSP for four years, but it runs from 2025–26 to 2030–31, not 2029–30.

Q11

Under the Pulses Mission, seed quality assurance will be maintained through which portal?

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Correct answer: B — SATHI

PIB: breeder seed production will be monitored by ICAR and quality assurance maintained through the SATHI portal (seedtrace.gov.in).

ICGS Sachet makes port call at Maputo, delivers 20 tonnes of HADR material to Mozambique
Q12 Advanced

Indian Coast Guard Ship Sachet made a port call at Maputo on 11 October 2025. Maputo is in which country, according to the PIB release?

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Correct answer: D — Mozambique

PIB: ICGS Sachet made a port call at Maputo, Mozambique, on 11 October 2025 during its overseas deployment to Africa.

Q13 Advanced

Consider the following statements about ICGS Sachet's October 2025 visit to Maputo: 1. The ship carried 20 metric tonnes of HADR material, including medicines, for Mozambique. 2. ICGS Sachet is a Fast Patrol Vessel of the Indian Coast Guard. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only 1 is correct. PIB: the ship carried 20 metric tonnes of HADR material including medical stores and medicines; ICGS Sachet is an Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV), not a Fast Patrol Vessel.

Global 6G alliances issue 'New Delhi Declaration' calling 6G a global public good
Q14

At which event did global 6G alliances issue the 'New Delhi Declaration' in October 2025?

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Correct answer: D — International Bharat6G Symposium 2025

PIB: the joint statement was issued at the International Bharat6G Symposium 2025, held alongside India Mobile Congress 2025.

Q15 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the 6G New Delhi Declaration (October 2025): 1. It calls for 6G to be developed as a global public good through open, transparent and inclusive standardisation. 2. It envisions integrating terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks such as satellites and high-altitude platforms. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct. PIB: the declaration calls for open, transparent and inclusive standardisation of 6G as a global public good, and envisions end-to-end coverage by integrating terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks, including satellites and high-altitude platforms.

CEA's 52nd Foundation Day: roadmap for 100 GW nuclear by 2047, Brahmaputra hydro evacuation plan, EADMS portal
Q16 Advanced

The Central Electricity Authority released a roadmap on its 52nd Foundation Day (11 October 2025) for which nuclear capacity goal?

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Correct answer: B — 100 GW by 2047

PIB: CEA released the 'Road Map for Achieving the Goal of 100 GW of Nuclear Capacity by 2047'.

Q17 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Central Electricity Authority (CEA): 1. The CEA was set up in 1983. 2. On its 52nd Foundation Day it launched the EADMS portal for reporting and analysing electrical accidents. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 2 only

Only 2 is correct. PIB: the CEA Chairperson recalled the Authority's journey since its inception in 1973 (not 1983); the EADMS portal was launched as a central platform for reporting, analysing and minimising electrical accidents.

India–EFTA TEPA explainer: $100 billion investment and 1 million jobs pledge, in force since 1 October 2025
Q18

On which date did the India–EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) come into force?

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Correct answer: D — 1 October 2025

PIB: TEPA was signed on 10 March 2024 in New Delhi and came into force on 1 October 2025.

Q19 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the India–EFTA TEPA: 1. EFTA states have pledged to increase FDI in India by $50 billion in the first 10 years and by a further $50 billion in the next five years. 2. India has offered tariff concessions on 92.2% of its tariff lines. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only 1 is correct. PIB: under Article 7.1, EFTA pledged $50 billion FDI in the first 10 years and another $50 billion in the next five; it is EFTA that offers concessions on 92.2% of tariff lines — India offers 82.7%.

ANRF Executive Council approves Special Purpose Fund and guidelines for ₹1 lakh crore RDI scheme
Q20 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) scheme: 1. The Union Cabinet approved the ₹1 lakh crore RDI Fund on 1 July 2025. 2. The Special Purpose Fund within ANRF will invest directly in startups and industries. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only 1 is correct. PIB: the Cabinet approved the ₹1 lakh crore RDI Fund on 1 July 2025; the Special Purpose Fund will not invest directly in industries and startups but will channel capital to second-level fund managers such as AIFs, DFIs and NBFCs.

Q21

Which department is the nodal ministry for the ₹1 lakh crore RDI scheme?

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Correct answer: D — Department of Science & Technology

PIB: the Department of Science & Technology (DST) is the nodal ministry of the RDI scheme.

Manohar Lal at G20 Energy Transitions Ministerial in KwaZulu-Natal backs Africa's Mission 300
Q22 Advanced

Africa's 'Mission 300', which India backed at the G20 Energy Transitions Ministerial in October 2025, aims to:

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Correct answer: A — Electrify 300 million Africans by 2030

PIB: Manohar Lal reaffirmed India's support for Africa's Mission 300 — an initiative to electrify 300 million Africans by 2030.

Q23 Advanced

Consider the following statements made at the G20 Energy Transitions Ministerial Meeting (October 2025): 1. The Global Biofuels Alliance now includes 32 countries and 14 international organisations. 2. Bharat Urja Manthan – A Global Energy Conclave is scheduled for March 2026 in New Delhi. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct. PIB: Manohar Lal said the Global Biofuels Alliance now has 32 countries and 14 international organisations, and invited countries to Bharat Urja Manthan, scheduled for March 2026 in New Delhi.

India's best-ever World Para Athletics Championships: 22 medals, 10th place; Mandaviya felicitates athletes
Q24

What was India's result at the New Delhi 2025 World Para Athletics Championships?

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Correct answer: A — 22 medals; 10th place

PIB: India finished 10th overall with a record 22 medals — 6 gold, 9 silver and 7 bronze — its best-ever performance at the championships.

Q25 Advanced

At which venue were the New Delhi 2025 World Para Athletics Championships held?

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Correct answer: B — Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium

PIB: the championships were held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, with over 2,100 participants from 100 countries in 186 medal events.

MeitY holds India–AI Impact Summit 2026 pre-summit events at IMC; summit set for 19–20 February 2026
Q26

When is the India–AI Impact Summit 2026 scheduled to be held in New Delhi?

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Correct answer: A — 19–20 February 2026

PIB: the India AI-Impact Summit 2026, hosted by MeitY, will be held on 19–20 February 2026 in New Delhi.

Q27 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the India–AI Impact Summit 2026: 1. It is guided by three sutras — People, Planet and Progress. 2. Its seven thematic chakras include 'Science' and 'Democratizing AI Resources'. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct. PIB: the summit is guided by the sutras of People, Planet and Progress, translated into seven chakras, including Science and Democratizing AI Resources.

NITI Aayog tax paper finds Income-tax Act, 2025 still criminalises 35 acts; proposes decriminalisation roadmap
Q28 Advanced

According to NITI Aayog's tax working paper of October 2025, the Income-tax Act, 2025 continues to criminalise how many actions and omissions?

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Correct answer: B — 35 across 13 provisions

PIB: the paper highlights that the 2025 Act continues to criminalise 35 actions and omissions across 13 provisions, most prescribing mandatory imprisonment.

Q29 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the NITI Tax Policy Working Paper Series: 1. The first paper in the series dealt with Permanent Establishment and profit attribution for foreign investors in India. 2. The second paper recommends removing criminal sanctions even for cases of fraud and wilful evasion. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only 1 is correct. PIB: the first paper was on certainty, transparency and uniformity in Permanent Establishment and profit attribution for foreign investors; the second paper recommends restricting criminal sanctions to cases involving fraud or wilful evasion, not removing them.

India and UK launch India–UK Connectivity & Innovation Centre with £24 million over four years
Q30 Advanced

What combined initial funding have India and the UK committed to the India–UK Connectivity and Innovation Centre?

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Correct answer: A — £24 million over four years

PIB: India and the UK have committed a combined initial £24 million over four years to the initiative.

Q31 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the India–UK Connectivity and Innovation Centre: 1. Its three focus areas are AI in telecom, quantum communication and semiconductor design. 2. It is delivered jointly by UKRI and India's Department of Telecommunications under the UK-India Technology Security Initiative. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 2 only

Only 2 is correct. PIB: the three focus areas are transforming telecom with AI, non-terrestrial networks and telecom cybersecurity (not quantum or semiconductors); the Centre is delivered by UKRI and DoT under the UK-India Technology Security Initiative.

Rajnath Singh co-chairs maiden India–Australia Defence Industry Business Round Table in Sydney, visits HMAS Kuttabul
Q32

Which Australian naval facility in Sydney did Rajnath Singh visit on 10 October 2025?

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Correct answer: D — HMAS Kuttabul

PIB: Rajnath Singh visited the historic and strategic naval facility HMAS Kuttabul in Sydney on 10 October 2025.

Q33 Advanced

In which year was the India–Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership established, as recalled by Rajnath Singh in Sydney?

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Correct answer: C — 2020

PIB: Rajnath Singh spoke of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership 2020 as the banner for re-positioning defence relations.

Q34 Advanced

Consider the following statements from Rajnath Singh's address at the India–Australia Defence Industry Business Round Table (October 2025): 1. Australia has identified India as a 'Top Tier Partner', removing certain regulatory barriers to technology sharing. 2. India allows FDI in defence up to 49% under the automatic route. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only 1 is correct. PIB: Rajnath Singh said Australia has identified India as a Top Tier Partner; he said the FDI policy has been liberalised up to 74% (not 49%) under the automatic route.

NITI Aayog's 'Roadmap for Job Creation in the AI Economy' sees up to 4 million new tech jobs in five years
Q35 Advanced

According to NITI Aayog's 'Roadmap for Job Creation in the AI Economy' (October 2025), India's tech services sector could create up to how many new jobs in the next five years?

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Correct answer: D — 4 million

PIB: the roadmap says India's tech services sector has the opportunity to create up to 4 million new jobs in the next five years.

Q36 Advanced

Consider the following statements about NITI Aayog's 'Roadmap for Job Creation in the AI Economy': 1. It was developed by NITI Aayog's Frontier Tech Hub in collaboration with NASSCOM and BCG. 2. It recommends launching a National AI Talent Mission. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct. PIB: the roadmap was developed by NITI's Frontier Tech Hub with NASSCOM and BCG, and recommends a National AI Talent Mission working with the IndiaAI Mission.

World Mental Health Day: Nadda launches Tele MANAS app upgrades; Deepika Padukone named Mental Health Ambassador
Q37

Who was designated Mental Health Ambassador by the Union Health Ministry on World Mental Health Day 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Deepika Padukone

PIB: J P Nadda said Deepika Padukone has been designated as the Mental Health Ambassador for raising awareness about access to mental health services.

Q38 Advanced

After the October 2025 upgrade, the Tele MANAS app is available in how many regional languages in addition to English and Hindi?

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Correct answer: B — 10

PIB: the Tele MANAS app will now be available in 10 regional languages in addition to English and Hindi.

UK PM Keir Starmer's first official India visit: missile deal, university campuses, critical minerals and JETCO reset
Q39

During UK PM Keir Starmer's October 2025 visit, which UK university received in-principle approval to open a campus in GIFT City?

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Correct answer: B — University of Surrey

PIB (list of outcomes): in-principle approval was given for opening a campus of the University of Surrey in GIFT City; Lancaster University received an LoI for Bengaluru.

Q40 Advanced

India and the UK agreed in October 2025 to proceed via the government-to-government route on an initial supply of which missile system?

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Correct answer: D — Lightweight Multirole Missile (LMM)

PIB (joint statement): both leaders announced agreement to proceed via the government-to-government route on an initial supply of Lightweight Multirole Missile (LMM) systems to support India's air defence.

Q41 Advanced

Consider the following statements about UK PM Keir Starmer's visit to India (October 2025): 1. Phase II of the UK-India Critical Minerals Supply Chain Observatory includes a new satellite campus at IIT-ISM Dhanbad. 2. It was Starmer's second official visit to India as 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: Phase II of the Observatory will establish a new satellite campus at IIT-ISM Dhanbad; the joint statement says this was Prime Minister Starmer's first official visit to India.

Textiles Ministry eases PLI scheme for MMF and technical textiles; minimum investment halved
Q42 Advanced

Under the October 2025 amendments to the PLI scheme for textiles, the minimum investment for new applicants in the Part-1 category was reduced to:

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Correct answer: B — ₹150 crore

PIB: with effect from 1 August 2025, the minimum investment for new applicants was reduced from ₹300 crore to ₹150 crore in Part-1 and from ₹100 crore to ₹50 crore in Part-2.

Q43 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the amended PLI scheme for textiles: 1. The incremental turnover required to qualify for incentives has been reduced from 25% to 10%. 2. The application portal has been opened until 31 March 2026. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only 1 is correct. PIB: from FY 2025–26 applicants need a minimum 10% incremental turnover (down from 25%); the application portal is open until 31 December 2025, not 31 March 2026.

Inaugural Australia–India Defence Ministers' Dialogue in Canberra; submarine rescue arrangement signed
Q44 Advanced

Which India–Australia implementing arrangement was signed at the inaugural Defence Ministers' Dialogue in October 2025?

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Correct answer: B — Mutual Submarine Rescue Support and Cooperation

PIB (joint statement): ministers welcomed the signing of the Australia–India Implementing Arrangement on Mutual Submarine Rescue Support and Cooperation; the air-to-air refuelling arrangement had been signed in 2024.

Q45 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Australia–India Defence Ministers' Dialogue (October 2025): 1. It was the inaugural edition, and the ministers agreed to hold it annually. 2. Australia's first defence trade mission to India took place from 7 to 10 October 2025. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct. PIB: the October 2025 meeting was the inaugural Australia–India Defence Ministers' Dialogue, with a commitment to an annual dialogue; ministers welcomed Australia's first defence trade mission to India from 7 to 10 October 2025.

Tobacco Free Youth Campaign 3.0 launched: 60-day drive, 4th National Tobacco Testing Laboratory at NIMHANS
Q46 Advanced

What is the duration of the Tobacco Free Youth Campaign 3.0 launched in October 2025?

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Correct answer: B — 60 days

PIB: the 60-day Tobacco Free Youth Campaign 3.0 prioritises six enhanced key strategies.

Q47 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Tobacco Free Youth Campaign: 1. The first campaign was launched on 31 May 2023 to mark World No Tobacco Day. 2. At the launch of TFYC 3.0, the 4th National Tobacco Testing Laboratory was dedicated at AIIMS, New Delhi. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only 1 is correct. PIB: the inaugural campaign was launched on 31 May 2023 to mark World No Tobacco Day; the 4th National Tobacco Testing Laboratory was dedicated at NIMHANS, Bengaluru, not AIIMS.

NPS and APY assets under management cross ₹16 lakh crore; subscribers top 9 crore
Q48

In October 2025 the combined assets under management of NPS and Atal Pension Yojana crossed which mark?

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Correct answer: C — ₹16 lakh crore

PIB: the combined AUM of NPS and APY crossed the ₹16 lakh crore mark on 9 October 2025.

Q49 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the pension sector (October 2025): 1. The combined subscriber base of NPS and APY has surpassed 9 crore. 2. PFRDA's Multiple Scheme Framework became effective from 1 April 2025. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only 1 is correct. PIB: the subscriber base has surpassed 9 crore; the Multiple Scheme Framework is effective from 1 October 2025, not 1 April 2025.

Mines Ministry holds roadshow for Tranche VI auction of 23 critical and strategic mineral blocks
Q50 Advanced

How many critical and strategic mineral blocks are offered in Tranche VI of the auction launched in September 2025?

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Correct answer: D — 23

PIB: Tranche VI, launched on 16 September 2025, includes 23 critical and strategic mineral blocks — 19 composite licences and 4 mining leases.

Q51 Advanced

Consider the following statements about Tranche VI of the critical mineral block auction: 1. It comprises 19 composite licences and 4 mining leases. 2. It was launched by the Ministry of Mines on 16 September 2025. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct. PIB: Tranche VI was launched on 16 September 2025 and includes 23 blocks — 19 composite licences and 4 mining leases.

NITI Aayog roadmap 'AI for Inclusive Societal Development' proposes Mission Digital ShramSetu for 490 million informal workers
Q52 Advanced

NITI Aayog's October 2025 roadmap 'AI for Inclusive Societal Development' proposes which national mission for informal workers?

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Correct answer: D — Mission Digital ShramSetu

PIB: NITI Aayog called for Mission Digital ShramSetu, a proposed national mission to make AI accessible, affordable and impactful for every worker.

Q53 Advanced

Consider the following statements about NITI Aayog's roadmap 'AI for Inclusive Societal Development' (October 2025): 1. It focuses on India's 490 million informal workers. 2. It warns that on the current trajectory, informal workers' average annual income will stagnate at $6,000 by 2047, against a $14,500 target. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct. PIB: the study explores how AI can transform the lives of India's 490 million informal workers and warns that at the current trajectory their average annual income will stagnate at $6,000 by 2047, far below the $14,500 target.

Piyush Goyal co-chairs first India–Qatar Joint Commission in Doha; goal to double trade by 2030, UPI launched in Qatar
Q54

At the first meeting of the upgraded India–Qatar Joint Commission (October 2025), the two sides set a goal of doubling bilateral trade by:

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Correct answer: B — 2030

PIB: the sides set a shared goal of doubling bilateral trade by 2030.

Q55 Advanced

Consider the following statements about Piyush Goyal's October 2025 visit to Qatar: 1. The upgraded Joint Commission replaced the earlier Joint Working Group on Trade and Commerce. 2. India–Qatar bilateral trade in 2024–25 was over USD 24 billion. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only 1 is correct. PIB: it was the first meeting of the upgraded Joint Commission, elevated from the earlier Joint Working Group on Trade and Commerce; trade was valued at over USD 14 billion in 2024–25.

Labour Ministry releases draft 'Shram Shakti Niti 2025' — National Labour & Employment Policy — for public feedback
Q56 Advanced

The draft Shram Shakti Niti 2025 is described as rooted in which civilisational ethos?

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Correct answer: B — Śrama dharma

PIB: the policy is rooted in India's civilisational ethos of śrama dharma — the dignity and moral value of work.

Q57 Advanced

Under the draft National Labour & Employment Policy – Shram Shakti Niti 2025, which platform is to serve as India's Digital Public Infrastructure for Employment?

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Correct answer: D — National Career Service (NCS)

PIB: the National Career Service (NCS) platform will serve as India's Digital Public Infrastructure for Employment, enabling job matching, credential verification and skill alignment.

India wins ISSA 'Outstanding Achievement in Social Security' Award 2025; social protection cover 19% → 64.3%
Q58 Advanced

Which country received the ISSA award for outstanding achievement in social security immediately before India (in 2022)?

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Correct answer: D — Iceland

PIB: previous recipients include Brazil (2013), China (2016), Rwanda (2019) and Iceland (2022).

Q59 Advanced

Consider the following statements: 1. According to the ILO, India's social protection coverage rose from 19% in 2015 to 64.3% in 2025. 2. The ISSA award for outstanding achievement in social security is presented every year. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only 1 is correct. PIB: coverage expanded from 19% in 2015 to 64.3% in 2025, as highlighted by the ILO; the ISSA Award is presented once every three years at the World Social Security Forum.

Q60 Advanced

India's vote share in the ISSA General Assembly has been raised to which number, the maximum permissible for any member country?

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Correct answer: C — 30

PIB: Dr Mandaviya stressed the rise in India's vote share in the ISSA General Assembly to 30, the maximum permissible limit for any member country.

PM Surya Ghar: public sector banks sanction 5.79 lakh rooftop-solar loans worth ₹10,907 crore
Q61 Advanced

As of September 2025, public sector banks had sanctioned loans under PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana amounting to about:

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Correct answer: D — ₹10,907 crore

PIB: as of September 2025, PSBs had sanctioned over 5.79 lakh loan applications amounting to ₹10,907 crore.

Q62 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the model loan scheme under PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana: 1. It offers collateral-free loans of up to ₹2 lakh. 2. It provides a 12-month moratorium from disbursement. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only 1 is correct. PIB: the model loan scheme offers loans up to ₹2 lakh without collateral and a 6-month moratorium period from disbursement.

Health Ministry meets States on cough syrup safety after Chhindwara child deaths; 'Coldrif' found with DEG
Q63 Advanced

In the investigation following child deaths in Chhindwara (October 2025), the cough syrup 'Coldrif' was found to contain which substance beyond the permissible limit?

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Correct answer: B — Diethylene glycol (DEG)

PIB (MoHFW): of 10 samples analysed, 9 met quality standards, but the cough syrup 'Coldrif' contained DEG (diethylene glycol) beyond the permissible limit; Tamil Nadu FDA acted against the unit in Kancheepuram.

Q64 Advanced

The 'Revised Schedule M', whose strict compliance the Union Health Secretary stressed in October 2025, deals with which of the following?

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Correct answer: D — Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) for drug manufacturing units

PIB (MoHFW): the DCGI reiterated that drug manufacturing units must strictly comply with the Revised Schedule M for Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

Q65 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Chhindwara cough syrup case (October 2025): 1. The cluster of cases and deaths was reported to IDSP, NCDC by the Metropolitan Surveillance Unit, Nagpur, set up under PM-ABHIM. 2. Risk-based inspections were initiated across 19 drug manufacturing units in six States. 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): the MSU Nagpur, established under PM-ABHIM, reported the cluster to IDSP, NCDC; Risk-Based Inspections have been initiated across 19 manufacturing units in six States.

Leprosy in India: prevalence falls to 0.57 per 10,000 in 2024–25; 31 States below elimination threshold
Q66

In which year did India achieve leprosy elimination status at the national level (prevalence rate below 1 per 10,000 population)?

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Correct answer: B — 2005

PIB (MoHFW explainer): India achieved elimination status in March 2005 at the national level, meaning a prevalence rate below 1 per 10,000 population, and has sustained it.

Q67 Advanced

Nikusth 2.0, the revamped web portal for leprosy data and monitoring, was launched on which occasion?

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Correct answer: D — National Anti-Leprosy Day, 30 January 2023

PIB: Nikusth 2.0, a revamped web-based ICT portal for recording, reporting and monitoring leprosy activities, was launched on 30 January 2023 (National Anti-Leprosy Day) by the Union Health Minister.

Q68 Advanced

Consider the following statements about leprosy in India: 1. As of March 2025, 31 States and 638 districts had a prevalence rate below 1 per 10,000 population. 2. The new case detection rate rose from 7.0 per 100,000 in 2014–15 to 9.73 per 100,000 in 2024–25. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only 1 is correct. PIB: as of March 2025, 31 States and 638 districts had achieved a prevalence rate below 1 per 10,000. The new case detection rate fell (not rose) from 9.73 per 100,000 in 2014–15 to 7.0 in 2024–25.