NABARD Grade A Current Affairs Quiz — All time
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Under which operation did the Indian Navy send relief to cyclone-affected Sri Lanka in December 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Operation Sagar Bandhu
PIB 2200316: the Navy's HADR support to Sri Lanka is under the ongoing Operation Sagar Bandhu.
Which of the following ships was NOT among the four additional ships the Indian Navy deployed to Sri Lanka under Operation Sagar Bandhu, as announced on 8 December 2025?
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Correct answer: C — INS Vikrant
PIB 2200316: the four additional ships were INS Gharial, LCU 54, LCU 51 and LCU 57; INS Vikrant had been deployed earlier.
Which Australian university received a Letter of Intent to establish a campus in India at the 3rd Australia-India Education and Skills Council meeting on 8 December 2025?
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Correct answer: B — University of New South Wales
PIB 2200878: the University of New South Wales, ranked 20th globally, received a Letter of Intent to establish a campus in India.
At the 3rd AIESC meeting in December 2025, SPARC committed ₹9.84 crore for how many new joint India–Australia research projects?
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Correct answer: C — 10
PIB 2200878: SPARC will provide ₹9.84 crore for 10 new joint India–Australia research projects.
Who co-chaired the 3rd Australia-India Education and Skills Council meeting on 8 December 2025 from the Indian side along with Jayant Chaudhary?
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Correct answer: A — Dharmendra Pradhan
PIB 2200878: the meeting was chaired from the Indian side by Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and MoS Jayant Chaudhary.
Which round of negotiations for the India–Chile Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) concluded in New Delhi on 5 December 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 4th round
PIB 2200648: the 4th Round of India–Chile CEPA negotiations concluded on 5 December 2025 after five days.
Claudia Sanhueza, who called on Piyush Goyal on 8 December 2025 after the 4th round of India–Chile CEPA talks, holds which post?
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Correct answer: B — Treasury Undersecretary in Chile's Ministry of Foreign Affairs
PIB 2200648: Claudia Sanhueza is Treasury Undersecretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Chile.
As per MNRE's statement of 7 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 2199964: installed capacity from non-fossil sources stood at about 259 GW as of 31 October 2025.
India achieved 50% of its installed electricity capacity from non-fossil sources ahead of the target under which framework, as stated by MNRE in December 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Nationally Determined Contributions under the Paris Agreement
PIB 2199964: India achieved 50% non-fossil installed capacity five years ahead of the target set under its Nationally Determined Contributions to the Paris Agreement.
With which institutions did MNRE share data on domestic solar PV manufacturing capacity, as clarified on 7 December 2025?
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Correct answer: B — DFS, PFC, REC and IREDA
PIB 2199964: MNRE circulated the status of domestic solar PV manufacturing capacities to the Department of Financial Services and NBFCs PFC, REC and IREDA.
As per the Civil Aviation Ministry on 7 December 2025, how much had IndiGo processed in refunds following its operational crisis?
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Correct answer: C — ₹610 crore
PIB 2200058: IndiGo had so far processed refunds totalling ₹610 crore.
Within how many hours did the Civil Aviation Ministry direct IndiGo to trace and deliver baggage separated from passengers during the December 2025 disruption?
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Correct answer: C — 48 hours
PIB 2200058: IndiGo was instructed to trace and deliver all separated baggage within 48 hours.
Consider the following statements about the Civil Aviation Ministry's measures during the IndiGo disruption (December 2025): 1. A cap on airfares was introduced with immediate effect. 2. Airlines could charge a fee for rescheduling travel affected by cancellations. 3. IndiGo's daily flights rose from 706 on 5 December to 1,565 on 6 December. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 3 only
PIB 2200058: fares were capped with immediate effect and flights rose from 706 to 1,565; no additional fees are permitted for rescheduling travel affected by cancellations.
On which date is Armed Forces Flag Day observed in India?
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Correct answer: D — 7 December
PIB 2200053: the nation commemorated Armed Forces Flag Day on 7 December 2025.
Contributions to the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund are mainly used for which purpose?
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Correct answer: A — Welfare and resettlement of ex-servicemen, Veer Naris and dependents
PIB 2200053: the Fund supports welfare programmes for veterans, disabled personnel and their families, and the resettlement of ex-servicemen, Veer Naris and dependents of fallen heroes.
On which date did the UMEED Central Portal for Waqf properties close its six-month upload window?
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Correct answer: C — 6 December 2025
PIB 2199974: the UMEED Central Portal officially closed for uploads on 6 December 2025, completing its 6-month window.
In the UMEED Central Portal for Waqf properties, what does UMEED stand for?
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Correct answer: A — Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency and Development
PIB 2134499: UMEED is short for Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency and Development Act, 1995.
According to the Ministry of Minority Affairs, how many Waqf properties had been initiated on the UMEED Central Portal when it closed on 6 December 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 5,17,040
PIB 2199974: 5,17,040 Waqf properties were initiated; 2,16,905 approved; 2,13,941 pending; 10,869 rejected.
Consider the following statements about the UMEED Central Portal: 1. It was launched by Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on 6 June 2025. 2. Its upload window for existing Waqf properties was twelve months. 3. 10,869 properties stood rejected during verification by the deadline. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 3 only
PIB 2199974: launched on 6 June 2025 by Kiren Rijiju; it closed on 6 December 2025 after a 6-month (not 12-month) window; 10,869 properties were rejected.
Which edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha is scheduled for January 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 9th
PIB 2199754: Pariksha Pe Charcha is back with its 9th edition, scheduled for January 2026.
Where was the 8th edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha, telecast on 10 February 2025, held?
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Correct answer: A — Sunder Nursery
PIB 2199754: the 8th edition was held in a new format at Sunder Nursery in New Delhi.
Till which date are registrations for Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026 open on the MyGov portal?
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Correct answer: B — 11 January 2026
PIB 2199754: the online MCQ-based competition on MyGov runs from 1 December 2025 to 11 January 2026.
Which Mahaparinirvan Diwas of Dr B. R. Ambedkar was observed on 6 December 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 70th
PIB 2200313: tributes were paid on his 70th Mahaparinirvana Diwas.
On Mahaparinirvan Diwas 2025, the President, Vice-President, PM and Lok Sabha Speaker paid tributes to Dr Ambedkar's statue at which place in the Parliament House Complex?
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Correct answer: A — Prerna Sthal
PIB 2200313: floral tributes were paid at the statue of Dr B. R. Ambedkar at Prerna Sthal in the Parliament House Complex.
Which edition of the India–Russia Annual Summit was held in New Delhi on 5 December 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 23rd
PIB 2199494: Vladimir Putin paid a State visit to India on 4–5 December 2025 for the 23rd India–Russia Annual Summit.
In which two Russian cities did India and Russia welcome the opening of new Consulates General of India in December 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Yekaterinburg and Kazan
PIB 2199494: the leaders welcomed the opening of two Consulates General of India in Yekaterinburg and Kazan.
What is the revised India–Russia bilateral trade target reaffirmed at the 23rd Annual Summit?
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Correct answer: D — USD 100 billion by 2030
PIB 2199494: the joint statement refers to timely achievement of the revised bilateral trade target of USD 100 billion by 2030.
Consider the following statements about the India–Russia Declaration on Strategic Partnership: 1. It was established during Vladimir Putin's first State visit to India in October 2000. 2. Its 25th anniversary falls in 2025. 3. It was upgraded at the 23rd Annual Summit to a 'Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership'. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
PIB 2199494: 2025 marks the 25th anniversary of the Declaration on Strategic Partnership established during Putin's first State visit in October 2000; the leaders reaffirmed the 'Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership', with no new upgrade.
Which India-led alliance did Russia decide to join by adopting its Framework Agreement, as announced during Putin's December 2025 visit?
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Correct answer: C — International Big Cat Alliance
PIB 2199504: the Russian side decided to adopt the Framework Agreement to join the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA).
What visa facility did India announce for Russian nationals on 5 December 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 30-day e-Tourist visa on gratis basis
PIB 2199504: grant of 30 days e-Tourist Visa on gratis basis to Russian nationals on reciprocal basis, and gratis Group Tourist Visa.
The bilateral agreement signed between India's Department of Posts and JSC Russia Post on 5 December 2025 relates to which service?
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Correct answer: A — International Tracked Packet Service
PIB 2199555: the Department of Posts and JSC Russia Post signed a Bilateral Agreement on the International Tracked Packet Service (ITPS).
On how many route km had Kavach 4.0 been commissioned as of 5 December 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 738
PIB 2199327: Kavach 4.0 commissioned on 738 Rkm: Palwal–Mathura–Nagda (633 Rkm) and Howrah–Bardhaman (105 Rkm).
Which section of the Delhi–Howrah route has Kavach 4.0 been commissioned on?
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Correct answer: A — Howrah–Bardhaman
PIB 2199327: Kavach 4.0 is commissioned on the Howrah–Bardhaman section (105 Rkm) of the Delhi–Howrah route.
Consider the following statements about Kavach: 1. It was adopted as the National Automatic Train Protection system in July 2020. 2. It requires Safety Integrity Level 4 (SIL-4) certification. 3. RDSO approved the Kavach version 4.0 specification in 2024. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
PIB 2199327: adopted as National ATP in July 2020; requires SIL-4 certification; RDSO approved specification 4.0 on 16 July 2024.
What is the name of NHAI's Infrastructure Investment Trust that received SEBI's in-principle approval of registration in December 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust
PIB 2199533: SEBI granted in-principle approval of registration to 'Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust' (RIIT) as an InvIT.
How much has NHAI monetised through the Toll-Operate-Transfer (TOT) model, according to the Road Transport Ministry in December 2025?
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Correct answer: B — ₹48,995 crore
PIB 2199533: NHAI has monetised assets worth ₹48,995 crore through TOT and raised around ₹43,638 crore across four rounds of private InvITs.
Which office of the Finance Ministry convened India's first-ever Global South seminar on Public Financial Management on 5 December 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Controller General of Accounts
PIB 2199666: the Office of the Controller General of Accounts (CGA), Ministry of Finance, with MEA, convened the seminar.
Where was the 22nd India–Russia IRIGC-M&MTC meeting held on 4 December 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi
PIB 2199013: the 22nd IRIGC-M&MTC was co-chaired at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi on 4 December 2025.
Consider the following statements about the 22nd IRIGC-M&MTC: 1. It was co-chaired by Rajnath Singh and Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov. 2. The two Ministers signed the protocol of the 22nd session. 3. The 23rd session is to be held in India in 2026. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
PIB 2199013: Rajnath Singh and Belousov co-chaired and signed the protocol; Belousov invited Rajnath Singh to visit Russia to co-chair the 23rd session in 2026.
On which date is Navy Day observed in India?
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Correct answer: C — 4 December
PIB 2198543 (4 December 2025): the Prime Minister greeted Indian Navy personnel on Navy Day, 'today'.
In his Navy Day 2025 message, aboard which ship did PM Modi recall spending Diwali 2025 with naval personnel?
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Correct answer: D — INS Vikrant
PIB 2198543: 'I can never forget this year's Diwali, which I spent with Naval personnel on board INS Vikrant.'
Swaraj Kaushal, who passed away in December 2025, was India's youngest Governor of which State?
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Correct answer: D — Mizoram
PIB 2198880: 'He became India's youngest Governor and left a lasting impression on the people of Mizoram during his gubernatorial tenure.'
Consider the following statements about Swaraj Kaushal as described in the PM's condolence message of 4 December 2025: 1. Swaraj Kaushal was a lawyer. 2. Swaraj Kaushal served as a Parliamentarian. 3. Swaraj Kaushal served as Chief Justice of a High Court. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
PIB 2198880: Kaushal distinguished himself as a lawyer and 'his insights as a Parliamentarian were also noteworthy'; no judicial office is mentioned.
When was AstroSat, India's first dedicated space observatory, launched by ISRO?
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Correct answer: A — 28 September 2015
PIB 2198713: AstroSat, India's first dedicated space observatory, was launched on 28 September 2015 by ISRO.
Which institute designed, assembled, tested and delivered the UltraViolet Imaging Telescope (UVIT) on AstroSat?
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Correct answer: A — Indian Institute of Astrophysics
PIB 2198713: UVIT was designed, assembled, tested and delivered by the Indian Institute of Astrophysics from its campus in Hosakote.
Consider the following statements about UVIT: 1. UVIT is the primary payload on board AstroSat. 2. Apart from the Hubble Space Telescope, UVIT is the only operational telescope capable of observing in the far-ultraviolet. 3. The Canadian Space Agency was part of the UVIT project. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
PIB 2198713: UVIT is AstroSat's primary payload; it is the only operational far-UV telescope apart from Hubble; the consortium included the Canadian Space Agency.
International Cheetah Day is observed on which date?
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Correct answer: C — 4 December
PIB 2198561 (4 December 2025): the Prime Minister greeted wildlife lovers on International Cheetah Day, 'today'.
According to the PM's International Cheetah Day 2025 message, Project Cheetah was launched how many years earlier?
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Correct answer: A — Three years
PIB 2198561: 'Three years ago, our Government launched Project Cheetah…'
The 100-Day Intensive Awareness Campaign for a Child Marriage Free Bharat launched on 4 December 2025 marked which anniversary of the Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat Abhiyan?
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Correct answer: A — First
PIB 2199001: the campaign was launched marking the first anniversary of the Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat Abhiyan.
At the launch of the 100-day Child Marriage Free Bharat campaign, how much did the WCD Minister say the Union Government has allocated towards scholarships for girls?
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Correct answer: C — ₹1,827 crore
PIB 2199001: the Union Government has allocated ₹1,827 crore towards scholarships for girls.
Consider the following statements about the campaign launched on 4 December 2025: 1. The campaign was launched at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. 2. The campaign was inaugurated by Union WCD Minister Annpurna Devi. 3. The WCD Minister said girls comprise 43% of India's STEM workforce. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
PIB 2199001: launched at Vigyan Bhawan, inaugurated by Annpurna Devi, who said girls comprise 43% of the STEM workforce.
Which body, in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs, enabled the Passport Verification Record on DigiLocker in December 2025?
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Correct answer: C — National e-Governance Division (MeitY)
PIB 2198743: NeGD under MeitY, in collaboration with MEA, enabled the PVR on DigiLocker.
In which section of a DigiLocker account can citizens fetch their Passport Verification Record after successful verification?
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Correct answer: D — Issued Documents
PIB 2198743: citizens can fetch their PVRs in the 'Issued Documents' section of their DigiLocker account.
Which unit of NITI Aayog released the roadmap on 'Transforming India into a leading Quantum-Powered Economy' in December 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Frontier Tech Hub
PIB 2198967: NITI Aayog's Frontier Tech Hub released the roadmap on 4 December 2025.
The Deputy Chief Minister of which State helped unveil NITI Aayog's quantum economy roadmap on 4 December 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Telangana
PIB 2198967: the roadmap was unveiled by Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, Deputy Chief Minister of Telangana, among others.
According to the Government's statement of 3 December 2025, how many users had downloaded the Sanchar Saathi app?
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Correct answer: B — 1.4 crore
PIB 2198110: 'So far 1.4 crore users have downloaded this app…'
What did the Government decide about the Sanchar Saathi app on 3 December 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Not to make its pre-installation mandatory for mobile manufacturers
PIB 2198110: given Sanchar Saathi's increasing acceptance, the Government decided not to make pre-installation mandatory for mobile manufacturers.
In which city did CEC Gyanesh Kumar assume the Chairship of International IDEA's Council of Member States on 3 December 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Stockholm
PIB 2198520: CEC Kumar gave his acceptance speech at Stockholm, Sweden.
Consider the following statements about India and International IDEA: 1. India is a founding member of International IDEA. 2. CEC Gyanesh Kumar will chair the Council of Member States for the year 2026. 3. The theme of India's Chairship is 'Democracy for inclusive, peaceful, resilient and sustainable world'. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
PIB 2198520: India is a founding member; Kumar assumed the Chairship for 2026; the theme is 'Democracy for inclusive, peaceful, resilient and sustainable world'.
From which date will Retail Sale Price display become mandatory on all pan masala packs under the Legal Metrology amendment notified in December 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 1 February 2026
PIB 2198215: the amended rules will come into force on 1 February 2026.
Pan masala packs of what weight, earlier exempted, must now print the Retail Sale Price under the December 2025 amendment?
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Correct answer: B — 10 grams or less
PIB 2198215: small packs of 10 grams or less, which were previously exempted, must now print the RSP.
How many awardees received the National Awards for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities 2025 from the President on 3 December 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 32
PIB 2198414: the President lauded the courage and leadership of the 32 awardees.
What was the theme of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2025, as cited by the President?
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Correct answer: A — Fostering disability-inclusive societies for advancing social progress
PIB 2198084: the theme of IDPD 2025 is 'Fostering disability-inclusive societies for advancing social progress'.
Consider the following statements made at the National Awards for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities 2025: 1. The awards were presented at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. 2. The term 'Divyangjan' has been in use since 2015. 3. The President recalled the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
PIB 2198414: the gathering was at Vigyan Bhawan and the President recalled the RPwD Act, 2016; PIB 2198084: the term 'Divyangjan' has been used since 2015.
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.
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.
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.
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.