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NABARD Grade A Current Affairs Quiz — All time

Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.

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India and Nepal sign agreements for two 400 kV cross-border transmission lines
Q1 Advanced

Under the POWERGRID-NEA agreement of 29 October 2025, Inaruwa in Nepal will be linked by a 400 kV line to which Indian location?

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Correct answer: A — New Purnea

One of the two systems is the Inaruwa (Nepal)-New Purnea (India) 400 kV cross-border transmission link.

Q2 Advanced

Which pair forms the second 400 kV India-Nepal cross-border transmission system agreed on 29 October 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Lamki (Dododhara)-Bareilly

The second system is the Lamki (Dododhara) (Nepal)-Bareilly (India) 400 kV cross-border transmission system.

PM Modi speaks to Japan's new PM Sanae Takaichi, the country's first woman Prime Minister
Q3

Sanae Takaichi, whom PM Modi congratulated on 29 October 2025, made history in Japan as the country's first:

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Correct answer: A — Woman Prime Minister

Takaichi was elected by Japan's parliament on 21 October 2025 as the first woman to hold the office of Prime Minister.

Q4 Advanced

According to Japan's Prime Minister's Office, Sanae Takaichi is Japan's Prime Minister number:

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Correct answer: D — 104

Kantei states that Takaichi became the 104th Prime Minister since Ito Hirobumi, Japan's first Prime Minister.

Q5 Advanced

Whom did Sanae Takaichi succeed as Prime Minister of Japan in October 2025?

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Correct answer: B — Shigeru Ishiba

AP reported that Takaichi succeeded Shigeru Ishiba.

Cabinet approves Terms of Reference of 8th Central Pay Commission headed by Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai
Q6

Who heads the 8th Central Pay Commission, whose Terms of Reference were approved by the Union Cabinet on 28 October 2025?

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Correct answer: B — Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai

Indian Express and BusinessLine report that the Commission is headed by former Supreme Court judge Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai.

Q7 Advanced

Within what period of its constitution must the 8th Central Pay Commission make its recommendations?

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Correct answer: D — 18 months

PIB: the Commission will make its recommendations within 18 months of the date of its constitution.

Q8 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the 8th Central Pay Commission: 1. It is a temporary body comprising a Chairperson, one part-time Member and a Member-Secretary. 2. Going by the usual ten-year trend, its recommendations would normally take effect from 1 January 2027. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only 1 is correct. PIB says the effect of the 8th CPC recommendations would normally be expected from 01.01.2026, not 2027.

Index of Industrial Production grows 4.0% in September 2025, led by manufacturing
Q9

What was the year-on-year growth of India's Index of Industrial Production (IIP) in September 2025 as per the quick estimate?

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Correct answer: A — 4.0%

MoSPI: IIP recorded 4.0% year-on-year growth in September 2025.

Q10 Advanced

What was the growth rate of the manufacturing sector in the IIP for September 2025?

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Correct answer: B — 4.8%

Manufacturing grew 4.8% in September 2025; electricity grew 3.1%.

Q11 Advanced

Which of the three IIP sectors recorded negative growth in September 2025?

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Correct answer: C — Mining

Mining contracted by 0.4% in September 2025, while manufacturing (4.8%) and electricity (3.1%) grew.

NITI Aayog releases twin reports on India's services sector under its Services Thematic Series
Q12 Advanced

According to NITI Aayog's report released on 28 October 2025, the services sector contributed nearly what share of India's national GVA in 2024-25?

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Correct answer: D — 55%

The report states that services contributed nearly 55 per cent of national GVA in 2024-25.

Q13 Advanced

NITI Aayog's twin reports on the services sector, released on 28 October 2025, were the inaugural reports under which series?

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Correct answer: B — Services Thematic Series

PIB: CEO B.V.R. Subrahmanyam launched two inaugural reports under the Services Thematic Series.

Cabinet approves Nutrient Based Subsidy rates for Rabi 2025-26 on P&K fertilisers, about ₹37,952 crore
Q14 Advanced

What is the tentative budgetary requirement approved for Nutrient Based Subsidy on P&K fertilisers for Rabi 2025-26?

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Correct answer: C — About ₹37,952 crore

PIB: the tentative budgetary requirement for Rabi 2025-26 is approximately ₹37,952.29 crore, about ₹736 crore more than Kharif 2025.

Q15 Advanced

Since when has subsidy on Phosphatic and Potassic (P&K) fertilisers been governed by the Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) scheme?

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Correct answer: A — 1 April 2010

PIB: the subsidy on P&K fertilisers is governed by the NBS Scheme with effect from 01.04.2010.

TRAI: India's telephone subscribers reach 1,228.94 million in September 2025
Q16 Advanced

As per TRAI, what was India's total number of telephone subscribers at the end of September 2025?

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Correct answer: A — 1,228.94 million

TRAI: total telephone subscribers rose to 1,228.94 million at the end of September 2025. (1,182.32 mn is wireless; 995.63 mn is broadband.)

Q17 Advanced

Which telecom service area had the highest tele-density at the end of September 2025?

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Correct answer: C — Delhi

TRAI: Delhi service area had the maximum tele-density of 279.33%; Bihar had the minimum at 58.02%.

Q18 Advanced

Mobile Number Portability (MNP) was first implemented in India in which Licensed Service Area, on 25 November 2010?

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Correct answer: B — Haryana

TRAI: MNP was implemented in Haryana LSA with effect from 25.11.2010 and across the rest of the country from 20.01.2011.

Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar 2025: Vigyan Ratna to Jayant Vishnu Narlikar (posthumous)
Q19

Who has been conferred the Vigyan Ratna, posthumously, under the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Prof. Jayant Vishnu Narlikar

PIB: Vigyan Ratna — Prof. Jayant Vishnu Narlikar (Physics), posthumously.

Q20 Advanced

Which team received the Vigyan Team award under the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar 2025?

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Correct answer: C — Aroma Mission, CSIR

PIB: Vigyan Team — Team Aroma Mission, CSIR (Agricultural Science).

Q21 Advanced

The Vigyan Yuva-Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar (VY-SSB) award under the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar is meant for young scientists up to what age?

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Correct answer: D — 45 years

PIB: the VY-SSB award recognises young scientists up to the age of 45 years.

Q22 Advanced

Across how many domains are the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar awards conferred?

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Correct answer: B — 13

PIB: awards are conferred across 13 domains, from Physics and Chemistry to Atomic Energy and Space Science and Technology.

PM joins 22nd ASEAN-India Summit virtually; 2026 declared ASEAN-India Year of Maritime Cooperation
Q23 Advanced

The 22nd ASEAN-India Summit on 26 October 2025 was Prime Minister Narendra Modi's which participation in the India-ASEAN Summit?

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Correct answer: C — 12th

PIB: this was the Prime Minister's 12th participation in the India-ASEAN Summit.

Q24

Which country attended its first ASEAN-India Summit in October 2025 as the 11th member of ASEAN?

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Correct answer: A — Timor-Leste

PIB: the PM congratulated Timor-Leste on becoming the 11th Member of ASEAN and welcomed its delegation at its first ASEAN-India Summit as a full member.

Q25 Advanced

At the 22nd ASEAN-India Summit, India designated the year 2026 as:

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Correct answer: D — ASEAN-India Year of Maritime Cooperation

PIB: India designated 2026 as the 'ASEAN-India Year of Maritime Cooperation' to forge partnerships in the blue economy. (The ASEAN-India Year of Tourism was being celebrated at the time.)

Q26 Advanced

At the 22nd ASEAN-India Summit, India proposed establishing a Centre for Southeast Asian Studies at which institution?

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Correct answer: B — Nalanda University

PIB: the PM announced the proposed establishment of a Centre for Southeast Asian Studies at Nalanda University.

Q27 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the 22nd ASEAN-India Summit: 1. Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the Summit in person in Kuala Lumpur. 2. The theme of Malaysia's ASEAN chairmanship was 'Inclusivity and Sustainability'. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 2 only

Only 2 is correct. The PM participated virtually; he thanked PM Anwar Ibrahim for hosting the Summit virtually. The chair's theme was 'Inclusivity and Sustainability'.

INS Sutlej completes 18th India-Mauritius joint hydrographic survey
Q28 Advanced

INS Sutlej's joint hydrographic survey with the Mauritius Hydrographic Service (October 2025) covered approximately what area?

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Correct answer: C — 35,000 square nautical miles

PIB: the survey covered an extensive area of approximately 35,000 square nautical miles.

Q29 Advanced

INS Sutlej's October 2025 deployment marked which joint hydrographic mission between India and Mauritius?

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Correct answer: D — 18th

PIB: this deployment marks the 18th joint hydrographic mission between India and Mauritius.

Mann Ki Baat 127: Ambikapur garbage cafes, Dholera mangroves, Koraput coffee and 150 years of Vande Mataram
Q30 Advanced

In the 127th episode of Mann Ki Baat, the PM mentioned 'Garbage Cafes' where people get a meal in exchange for plastic waste. In which city are they run?

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Correct answer: C — Ambikapur

The PM said Garbage Cafes are being run in Ambikapur, Chhattisgarh: 1 kg of plastic gets lunch or dinner, half a kg gets breakfast.

Q31 Advanced

According to Mann Ki Baat (26 October 2025), mangroves have spread over about 3,500 hectares on the Dholera coast in five years. Dholera is in which state?

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Correct answer: D — Gujarat

The PM said Gujarat's Forest Department planted mangroves near Dholera near Ahmedabad; a Mangrove Learning Centre has also been set up at Kori Creek, Kutch.

Q32 Advanced

As stated in Mann Ki Baat (October 2025), from which date does India enter the 150th year of the national song 'Vande Mataram'?

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Correct answer: B — 7 November 2025

The PM said that on 7 November India will enter the 150th year of 'Vande Mataram'; Tagore first sang it in 1896.

Q33

Koraput coffee, praised by the PM in the 127th Mann Ki Baat, is grown in which state?

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Correct answer: A — Odisha

The PM said people from Odisha had written to him about Koraput coffee and praised its taste.

Cabinet Secretary chairs NCMC to review preparedness for Bay of Bengal cyclone
Q34

Who chaired the National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) meeting on 25 October 2025 that reviewed preparedness for the impending cyclone in the Bay of Bengal?

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Correct answer: B — Cabinet Secretary Dr. T. V. Somanathan

PIB: Cabinet Secretary Dr. T. V. Somanathan chaired the NCMC meeting; the Union Home Secretary and NDMA officials attended.

Q35 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the NCMC review of 25 October 2025: 1. Fishermen were advised not to venture into the sea off Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Yanam and Odisha from 26 to 29 October. 2. The Indian Coast Guard had shepherded over 900 ships to jetties and shores. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct as per the PIB release on the NCMC meeting.

Q36 Advanced

The NCMC on 25 October 2025 reviewed cyclone preparedness of several state/UT governments. Which one of the following was NOT among them?

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Correct answer: C — West Bengal

PIB: the Cabinet Secretary reviewed the preparedness of Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. West Bengal was not part of the review.

ANRF, ICMR and Gates Foundation launch Maha MedTech Mission
Q37

The Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) launched the Maha MedTech Mission in collaboration with:

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Correct answer: A — ICMR and the Gates Foundation

PIB: ANRF, in collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the Gates Foundation, launched the Maha MedTech Mission.

Q38 Advanced

Under the Maha MedTech Mission, the maximum funding for a project in exceptional cases is:

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Correct answer: C — ₹50 crore

PIB: milestone-linked funding is ₹5–25 crore per project, and up to ₹50 crore in exceptional cases.

Q39 Advanced

In the 'Maha MedTech Mission', what does 'MAHA' stand for?

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Correct answer: D — Mission for Advancement in High-Impact Areas

PIB: the full name is the Mission for Advancement in High-Impact Areas (MAHA) – Medical Technology.

Government backgrounder: Naxal-affected districts down from 126 to 18; Naxal-free goal by March 2026
Q40

According to the PIB backgrounder of October 2025, by when does the Union Government aim to make all affected districts Naxal-free?

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Correct answer: B — March 2026

PIB backgrounder: the unified plan aims to make all affected districts Naxal-free by March 2026.

Q41 Advanced

Consider the following statements based on the PIB backgrounder on Naxalism (October 2025): 1. The number of Naxal-affected districts fell from 126 in 2014 to 18 in 2024. 2. Twelve districts are now categorised as most-affected. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only 1 is correct. PIB: affected districts fell from 126 in 2014 to 18 in 2024, with only 6 (not 12) now categorised as most-affected.

Q42 Advanced

The Bastariya Battalion, cited in the PIB backgrounder on Naxalism as a symbol of local participation, was formed in which year?

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Correct answer: C — 2018

PIB backgrounder: the Bastariya Battalion, formed in 2018, comprises 1,143 recruits, including 400 youth from Bijapur, Sukma and Dantewada districts.

Mines Ministry recognises IISc Bangalore and C-MET Hyderabad as critical-mineral Centres of Excellence
Q43 Advanced

Which two institutes were recognised as Centres of Excellence under the National Critical Mineral Mission in October 2025?

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Correct answer: B — IISc Bangalore and C-MET Hyderabad

PIB: the Ministry of Mines recognised IISc Bangalore and the Centre for Materials for Electronics Technology (C-MET), Hyderabad, besides 7 institutes recognised earlier.

Q44 Advanced

After the October 2025 recognition, how many Centres of Excellence are there under the National Critical Mineral Mission, and on what model do they operate?

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Correct answer: D — 9; hub-and-spoke consortium

PIB: with 2 new CoEs added to the 7 recognised earlier, there are 9. Each operates as a consortium on a Hub & Spoke model, with at least two industry and two R&D/academic partners; together they have about 90 spokes.

HLL Lifecare pays ₹69.53 crore dividend to the Government for 2024–25
Q45 Advanced

HLL Lifecare Limited, which paid a dividend of ₹69.53 crore to the Government for 2024–25, is what category of Central Public Sector Enterprise?

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Correct answer: C — Mini-Ratna

PIB: HLL Lifecare Limited is a Mini-Ratna CPSE under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare.

Q46 Advanced

HLL Lifecare Limited, set up to address India's population control challenges, was established in which year?

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Correct answer: B — 1966

PIB: HLL Lifecare Limited was established on 1 March 1966 and is celebrating its 60th year.

Government extends LC75 and Balanced Life Cycle options to central employees under NPS and UPS
Q47 Advanced

Under the LC75 option extended to Central Government employees in October 2025, the maximum equity allocation is:

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Correct answer: C — 75%

PIB: LC75 allows a maximum equity allocation of 75%, tapering gradually from age 35 to 55 (to 15% by age 55).

Q48 Advanced

Under the Balanced Life Cycle (BLC) option for NPS/UPS subscribers, the equity allocation starts tapering from which age?

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Correct answer: D — 45 years

PIB: BLC is a modified version of LC50, with equity allocation tapering from age 45, letting employees stay in equities longer; equity is 35% by age 55.

Q49 Advanced

Consider the following statements about investment options for Central Government employees (October 2025): 1. LC75 and BLC options have been extended under both NPS and the Unified Pension Scheme. 2. Scheme G invests 100% in Government securities. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct. PIB: LC75 and BLC were extended under both NPS and UPS; Scheme G means 100% investment in Government securities.

Bharat International Rice Conference 2025 to be held at Bharat Mandapam on 30–31 October
Q50

Where and when was the Bharat International Rice Conference (BIRC) 2025 scheduled to be held?

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Correct answer: A — Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, 30–31 October 2025

PIB: BIRC 2025 will be held at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, on 30–31 October 2025.

Q51 Advanced

According to the BIRC 2025 curtain raiser, India's rice production of about 150 million tonnes in 2024–25 accounted for roughly what share of global output?

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Correct answer: C — 28%

PIB: India produced around 150 million tonnes of rice in 2024–25 from nearly 47 million hectares, accounting for about 28 percent of global output.

₹1,500 crore incentive scheme to build critical-mineral recycling from e-waste and batteries
Q52 Advanced

The ₹1,500 crore Incentive Scheme for critical mineral recycling, approved by the Union Cabinet on 3 September 2025, is part of:

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Correct answer: A — National Critical Mineral Mission

PIB: the ₹1,500 crore Incentive Scheme for critical mineral recycling is a part of the National Critical Mineral Mission; guidelines were issued on 2 October 2025.

Q53 Advanced

Under the critical mineral recycling incentive scheme, the total incentive for a large recycler is capped at:

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Correct answer: B — ₹50 crore

PIB: to enlist more beneficiaries, total incentive is capped at ₹50 crore for big recyclers and ₹25 crore for small recyclers.

DAC clears proposals worth about ₹79,000 crore, including Landing Platform Docks and NAMIS
Q54

What was the approximate total value of proposals cleared by the Defence Acquisition Council on 23 October 2025?

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Correct answer: D — ₹79,000 crore

PIB: the DAC, chaired by Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh, approved proposals amounting to a total of about ₹79,000 crore.

Q55 Advanced

Landing Platform Docks (LPDs), cleared by the DAC in October 2025 to enable amphibious operations, are for which service?

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Correct answer: B — Indian Navy

PIB: for the Indian Navy, AoN was granted for Landing Platform Docks, which will help the Navy undertake amphibious operations along with the Army and Air Force.

Q56 Advanced

The Collaborative Long Range Target Saturation/Destruction System (CLRTS/DS), capable of autonomous take-off, landing and payload delivery, was cleared by the DAC in October 2025 for:

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Correct answer: C — Indian Air Force

PIB: for the Indian Air Force, AoN was accorded for CLRTS/DS, which can autonomously take off, land, navigate, detect and deliver payload in the mission area.

Government amends Rule 3(1)(d) of IT Rules: only senior officers can order content takedowns
Q57 Advanced

Under the October 2025 amendment to Rule 3(1)(d) of the IT Rules, 2021, an intimation to intermediaries for removal of unlawful content can be issued (where the rank exists) only by an officer not below the rank of:

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Correct answer: C — Joint Secretary

PIB: intimations can now only be issued by a senior officer not below the rank of Joint Secretary or equivalent (or a Director where such rank is not appointed).

Q58 Advanced

Under the amended Rule 3(1)(d) of the IT Rules (October 2025), which police officer can issue a content-removal intimation to intermediaries?

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Correct answer: A — A specially authorised officer not below Deputy Inspector General

PIB: in case of police authorities, only an officer not below the rank of Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), specially authorised, can issue such intimation.

Q59 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the October 2025 amendment to Rule 3(1)(d) of the IT Rules, 2021: 1. All intimations will be reviewed monthly by an officer not below the rank of Secretary of the Appropriate Government. 2. The term 'reasoned intimation' was introduced to align the rule with Section 69A of the IT Act. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only 1 is correct. PIB: monthly review by a Secretary-level officer is mandated; 'reasoned intimation' aligns the rule with the 'actual knowledge' requirement of Section 79(3)(b), not Section 69A.

Banking Laws (Amendment) Act nomination rules take effect 1 November: up to four nominees allowed
Q60

Under the Banking Laws (Amendment) Act, 2025 provisions effective from 1 November 2025, a depositor can nominate up to how many persons?

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Correct answer: C — Four

PIB: customers may nominate up to four persons, either simultaneously or successively.

Q61 Advanced

Under the new nomination rules effective 1 November 2025, which type of nomination is permitted for articles in safe custody and safety lockers?

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Correct answer: B — Only successive nomination

PIB: for articles in safe custody and safety lockers, only successive nominations are permitted; deposit accounts can have either.

Q62 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Banking Laws (Amendment) Act, 2025: 1. It contains 19 amendments across five legislations, including the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934. 2. Its nomination provisions came into force on 1 August 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 Act has 19 amendments across five laws. Certain other sections came into force on 1 August 2025; the nomination provisions (Sections 10–13) come into force on 1 November 2025.

India marks International Snow Leopard Day with '#23for23'; first census counted 718 snow leopards
Q63

According to Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on International Snow Leopard Day 2025, how many snow leopards did India's first-ever snow leopard census record?

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Correct answer: C — 718

PIB: the first-ever Snow Leopard Census recorded 718 individual snow leopards across the Indian Himalayas, with Ladakh alone hosting 477.

Q64 Advanced

What was the name of the nationwide campaign with which India marked International Snow Leopard Day on 23 October 2025?

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Correct answer: D — #23for23

PIB: India observed International Snow Leopard Day with '#23for23', encouraging people to do physical activity for 23 minutes to raise awareness about snow leopard conservation.

ECI's two-day CEOs' conference on Special Intensive Revision preparedness concludes
Q65 Advanced

Where was the Election Commission's two-day Conference of Chief Electoral Officers on SIR preparedness held in October 2025?

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Correct answer: A — India International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Management, New Delhi

PIB (ECI): the two-day conference concluded at the India International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Management (IIIDEM), New Delhi.

Q66 Advanced

At the October 2025 CEOs' conference, the Election Commission held one-to-one interactions with CEOs of poll-bound states/UT. Which one of the following was NOT among them?

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Correct answer: D — Karnataka

PIB (ECI): the Commission interacted one-to-one with CEOs of Assam, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Kerala and West Bengal. Karnataka was not among them.

Rajnath Singh releases Defence Procurement Manual 2025, effective 1 November
Q67

From which date does the Defence Procurement Manual (DPM) 2025, released by the Defence Minister in October 2025, come into effect?

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Correct answer: B — 1 November 2025

PIB: DPM 2025 is effective from November 01, 2025; RFPs issued up to October 31, 2025 remain under DPM 2009.

Q68 Advanced

Under DPM 2025, what rate of liquidated damages per week applies in indigenisation cases for delayed delivery?

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Correct answer: C — 0.1% per week

PIB: in indigenisation cases only 0.1% LD per week will be levied instead of 0.5% per week; overall, maximum LD of 10% applies only in cases of inordinate delay.

Q69 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Defence Procurement Manual 2025: 1. RFPs issued after 1 November 2025 will be governed by DPM 2025, while earlier RFPs remain under DPM 2009. 2. It governs capital acquisition of major weapon platforms worth about ₹1 lakh crore. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only 1 is correct. PIB: DPM 2025 governs revenue procurement (not capital acquisition) of approx ₹1 lakh crore by the three Services and other MoD establishments.

India rises to 9th in global forest area, stays 3rd in annual forest gain: FAO's Global Forest Resources Assessment 2025
Q70

According to the Global Forest Resources Assessment 2025, what is India's global rank in total forest area?

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Correct answer: C — 9th

PIB: India moved up to 9th position in total forest area as per GFRA 2025; it was 10th in the previous assessment.

Q71 Advanced

The Global Forest Resources Assessment (GFRA) 2025 was released by which organisation?

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Correct answer: B — Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

PIB: GFRA 2025 was released by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in Bali.

Q72 Advanced

Consider the following statements regarding India in the Global Forest Resources Assessment 2025: 1. India retained its 3rd position worldwide in annual forest area gain. 2. The assessment was released by FAO at Rome. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only 1 is correct. PIB: India maintained its 3rd position in annual forest area gain; the GFRA 2025 was released by FAO in Bali, not Rome.

Piyush Goyal leads India's delegation at UNCTAD XVI in Geneva
Q73

The 16th session of UNCTAD (UNCTAD XVI), where Piyush Goyal led India's delegation in October 2025, was held in which city?

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Correct answer: A — Geneva

PIB: Piyush Goyal attended the XVIth Session of UNCTAD in Geneva and delivered India's national statement.

Q74 Advanced

In which year was the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) established?

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Correct answer: B — 1964

PIB (UNCTAD XVI release): UNCTAD, established in 1964, promotes the integration of developing countries into the global economy through trade, investment and sustainable development.

Q75 Advanced

Consider the following statements based on India's address at UNCTAD XVI (October 2025): 1. India contributes about 17% of global emissions, in line with its share of world population. 2. India's current clean energy capacity was stated as 500 GW. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2

Neither is correct. PIB: India contributes only 3.5% of global emissions despite hosting 17% of the world's population; clean energy stands at 250 GW, with 500 GW as the 2030 target.

India begins 7 nm processor design at IIT Madras under SHAKTI: PIB backgrounder
Q76

India's 7 nm processor announced in October 2025 is being developed by which institution?

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Correct answer: D — IIT Madras

PIB backgrounder: the 7 nm processor is being developed by IIT Madras through its SHAKTI initiative.

Q77 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the SHAKTI processor initiative: 1. It was started in 2013 and is based on an open-source instruction set architecture. 2. The 7 nm processor under it is mainly targeted at smartphones and consumer wearables. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only 1 is correct. PIB backgrounder: SHAKTI started in 2013 on an open-source ISA (RISC-V); the 7 nm processor targets server applications in financial services, communications, defence and strategic sectors.

JAIMEX-25: INS Sahyadri joins Japan-India Maritime Exercise, makes port call at Yokosuka
Q78

Which Indian Navy ship participated in JAIMEX-25 and made a port call at Yokosuka in October 2025?

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Correct answer: B — INS Sahyadri

PIB: INS Sahyadri, a Shivalik-class guided missile stealth frigate, took part in JAIMEX-25 and called at Yokosuka on 21 October 2025.

Q79 Advanced

INS Sahyadri, which took part in JAIMEX-25, belongs to which class of warships?

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Correct answer: D — Shivalik-class guided missile stealth frigate

PIB: INS Sahyadri is an indigenously built Shivalik-class Guided Missile Stealth Frigate, commissioned in 2012.

Q80 Advanced

Consider the following statements about JAIMEX-25: 1. A JMSDF submarine took part in the sea phase along with surface ships. 2. The sea phase was held after the harbour phase at Yokosuka. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only 1 is correct. PIB: JMSDF ships Asahi and Oumi and submarine Jinryu joined the sea phase (16–18 Oct); the harbour phase at Yokosuka began on 21 October, after the sea phase.

Edible oil units must register and file monthly returns under amended VOPPA Order, 2025
Q81 Advanced

Under the amended VOPPA Order, 2025, edible oil units must register through which platform?

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Correct answer: C — National Single Window System

PIB: all edible oil-related units must register via the National Single Window System at nsws.gov.in and then file monthly returns.

Q82 Advanced

Non-compliance with the amended VOPPA Order, 2025 attracts penal action under the order and which other law?

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Correct answer: B — Collection of Statistics Act, 2008

PIB: units failing to register or submit returns will face penal action under the amended VOPPA Order and the Collection of Statistics Act, 2008.