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NDA Current Affairs Quiz — All time

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Health Secretary launches NCDC training modules on handling chemical emergencies
Q1 Advanced

The three training modules on Public Health Management of Chemical Emergencies, released in October 2025, were developed by:

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Correct answer: B — National Centre for Disease Control with NDMA, with technical support from WHO India

PIB: the three specialised modules were developed by NCDC (MoHFW) in collaboration with NDMA and with technical support from WHO India.

14th India–Bhutan Border Management and Security Meeting held in Thimphu
Q2

Where was the 14th India–Bhutan Meeting on Border Management and Security held in October 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Thimphu

PIB (MHA): the 14th India-Bhutan Meeting on Border Management and Security was held in Thimphu, Bhutan, on 16–17 October 2025.

Q3 Advanced

Before the 14th India–Bhutan Meeting on Border Management and Security in October 2025, the previous such meeting was held in:

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Correct answer: B — 2019

PIB (MHA): the last such meeting was held in the year 2019.

India rises to 9th in global forest area, stays 3rd in annual forest gain: FAO's Global Forest Resources Assessment 2025
Q4

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.

Q5 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.

Q6 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
Q7

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.

Q8 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.

Q9 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
Q10

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.

Q11 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
Q12

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.

Q13 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.

Q14 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.

Health Ministry's pan-India CPR Awareness Week trains over 6 lakh people in compression-only CPR
Q15

The Health Ministry's pan-India CPR Awareness Week 2025 focused on which form of CPR?

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Correct answer: D — Compression-only CPR

PIB: the week (13–17 October 2025) aimed to enhance public understanding and practical capacity in compression-only cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Q16 Advanced

Approximately how many people received physical compression-only CPR training during the CPR Awareness Week of October 2025?

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Correct answer: C — 6.06 lakh

PIB: physical training was imparted to 6,06,374 participants; 7.47 lakh is the total number of citizens engaged, and 79,870 is the MyGov pledge count.

PSA Ajay Kumar Sood releases AI playbooks for agriculture and SMEs and an AI Sandbox white paper
Q17 Advanced

The AI playbooks for agriculture and SMEs released by the Principal Scientific Adviser in October 2025 were brought out under which initiative?

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Correct answer: B — AI for India 2030

PIB: the publications were released under the 'AI for India 2030' initiative led by the Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR) India, World Economic Forum.

Q18 Advanced

Which framework forms the core of both the 'Future Farming in India' and 'Transforming Small Businesses' AI playbooks released in October 2025?

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Correct answer: D — IMPACT AI

PIB: the IMPACT AI framework is at the core of the agriculture playbook and is also central to the SME playbook.

Sanae Takaichi becomes Japan's first woman Prime Minister; PM Modi also greets Bolivia's President-elect Rodrigo Paz Pereira
Q19

Who was designated Prime Minister of Japan by the Diet on 21 October 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Sanae Takaichi

Kantei (Japan PMO): on 21 October 2025 Ms. Takaichi Sanae was designated Prime Minister; PIB: PM Modi congratulated her on her election.

Q20 Advanced

According to Japan's Prime Minister's Office, Sanae Takaichi is Japan's Prime Minister number ___ since Ito Hirobumi.

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Correct answer: A — 104th

Kantei: Prime Minister Takaichi became the 104th Prime Minister since Ito Hirobumi, the first Prime Minister of Japan.

Q21 Advanced

Consider the following statements regarding leadership changes greeted by PM Modi on 21 October 2025: 1. Sanae Takaichi succeeded Fumio Kishida as Prime Minister of Japan. 2. Rodrigo Paz Pereira was elected Prime Minister of Bolivia. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2

Neither is correct. BBC: Takaichi became LDP leader after Shigeru Ishiba resigned, so she succeeded Ishiba; PIB: Rodrigo Paz Pereira was elected President (not Prime Minister) of Bolivia.

Eight core industries grow 3.0% in September 2025; steel up 14.1%
Q22

By how much did the combined Index of Eight Core Industries grow in September 2025 (provisional)?

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Correct answer: B — 3.0%

PIB: the ICI increased by 3.0% (provisional) in September 2025; 2.9% is the April–September cumulative and 6.5% the final August figure.

Q23 Advanced

Which core industry recorded the highest growth in September 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Steel

PIB: steel production increased by 14.1% in September 2025, ahead of cement (5.3%), electricity (2.1%) and fertilizers (1.6%).

Q24 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Index of Eight Core Industries: 1. The eight core industries comprise 40.27% of the weight of items in the Index of Industrial Production. 2. Among the eight, refinery products carry the smallest weight. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only 1 is correct. PIB: the eight core industries comprise 40.27% of IIP weight; petroleum refinery products carry the largest weight (28.04%), while fertilizers have the smallest (2.63%).

UDAN turns nine: 649 routes connecting 93 unserved and underserved airports
Q25

On which date was the Regional Connectivity Scheme UDAN launched?

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Correct answer: A — 21 October 2016

PIB: UDAN was launched on 21 October 2016 under the National Civil Aviation Policy; 27 April 2017 is the date of the first UDAN flight.

Q26 Advanced

The first UDAN flight, inaugurated by PM Modi on 27 April 2017, connected which two cities?

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Correct answer: D — Shimla and Delhi

PIB: the first UDAN flight was inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi on 27 April 2017 between Shimla and Delhi.

Q27 Advanced

Consider the following statements about UDAN as of its 9th anniversary (October 2025): 1. The 93 airports connected under UDAN include heliports and water aerodromes. 2. UDAN 5.5 is a special bidding round for seaplanes and helicopters. 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 93 unserved and underserved airports include 15 heliports and 2 water aerodromes; UDAN 5.5 is a special bidding round for seaplanes and helicopters.

Jayant Chaudhary leads World Bank-facilitated Knowledge Exchange Mission to the Philippines
Q28 Advanced

Jayant Chaudhary's Knowledge Exchange Mission to the Philippines (20–22 October 2025) was facilitated by which organisation?

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Correct answer: B — World Bank

PIB: the high-level Knowledge Exchange Mission to the Philippines from 20–22 October 2025 was facilitated by the World Bank.

Q29

Which Philippine body, met by the Indian delegation in October 2025, is responsible for technical education and skills development?

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Correct answer: C — TESDA

PIB: the mission engaged the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), along with DMW, PSA and OWWA.

IIA study: black-hole radiation and radio jets together drive gas outflows that can suppress star formation
Q30 Advanced

The October 2025 study showing that black-hole radiation and radio jets jointly drive galactic gas outflows was led by astronomers of which institute?

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Correct answer: A — Indian Institute of Astrophysics

PIB: the study was led by astronomers at the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), an autonomous institute of DST.

Q31 Advanced

According to the IIA study (October 2025), galactic gas outflows driven by active galactic nuclei can reach speeds of up to:

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Correct answer: D — 2,000 km/s

PIB: these powerful winds can travel at speeds of up to 2,000 km per second, fast enough to escape the galaxy's gravitational pull.

Holy Relics of Lord Buddha return to India after first exposition in Kalmykia, Russia
Q32

The Holy Relics of Lord Buddha were exhibited in October 2025 in which republic of the Russian Federation?

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Correct answer: D — Kalmykia

PIB: the relics returned to India after a week-long exposition (11–18 October 2025) in the Republic of Kalmykia, Russia; the delegation departed from Elista, its capital.

Q33 Advanced

Who led the Indian delegation accompanying the Buddha relics to Kalmykia in October 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Manoj Sinha, Lieutenant Governor of J&K

PIB: the Indian delegation was led by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha; UP Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya inaugurated Vasudeo Kamath's art exhibition there.

Q34 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Buddha relics exposition in Kalmykia (October 2025): 1. It was organised by the Ministry of Culture with the International Buddhist Confederation, the National Museum and IGNCA. 2. Artist Vasudeo Kamath donated all 28 paintings displayed there to the National Museum in Elista. 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 exposition was a collaborative effort of the Ministry of Culture, IBC, National Museum and IGNCA; Kamath donated all 28 paintings to the National Museum of Elista.

Mines Ministry adds intermediate timelines and penalties to speed up operationalisation of auctioned mineral blocks
Q35 Advanced

The Ministry of Mines' October 2025 amendment introducing intermediate timelines for auctioned mineral blocks was made to which rules?

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Correct answer: A — Mineral (Auction) Rules, 2015

PIB: the Ministry of Mines notified an amendment to the Mineral (Auction) Rules, 2015, introducing intermediary timelines from LoI to execution of the mining lease.

Q36 Advanced

Under the amended mineral auction rules (October 2025), what penalty applies for delay beyond a prescribed intermediate timeline?

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Correct answer: B — Appropriation of 1% of the bank guarantee per month of delay

PIB: delay beyond the prescribed timelines attracts appropriation of the bidder's bank guarantee to the extent of 1% for each month or part of a month.

Q37 Advanced

Consider the following statements about mineral block auctions as described by the Ministry of Mines in October 2025: 1. All 585 major mineral blocks auctioned since 2015 are critical mineral blocks. 2. For a mining lease auction, the total penalty-free timeline from LoI to lease execution is 7 years. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2

Neither is correct. PIB: of 585 major mineral blocks auctioned, 34 are critical mineral blocks auctioned by the Centre; the penalty-free timeline is 3 years for a mining lease and 7 years for a composite licence.

World Osteoporosis Day 2025: Ayush Ministry highlights Ayurvedic approaches to bone health
Q38 Advanced

According to the Ayush Ministry's World Osteoporosis Day 2025 note, Ayurveda associates osteoporosis primarily with the vitiation of which dosha?

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Correct answer: D — Vata

PIB: according to Ayurveda, osteoporosis is primarily associated with the vitiation of Vata dosha, which weakens bone strength and density.

Q39 Advanced

Which classical Ayurvedic concept did the CCRAS Director General say aligns closely with the modern understanding of bone fragility (October 2025)?

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Correct answer: C — Asthi Saushirya

PIB: Prof. Rabinarayan Acharya, DG, CCRAS, said the classical concept of Asthi Saushirya aligns closely with the modern understanding of bone fragility.

Nafithromycin, India's first indigenously discovered antibiotic; first indigenous haemophilia gene therapy trial
Q40

Which is described by the Government as India's first indigenously discovered antibiotic, developed by the Department of Biotechnology with Wockhardt?

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Correct answer: A — Nafithromycin

PIB: Dr Jitendra Singh said India has developed its first indigenously discovered antibiotic 'Nafithromycin', developed by DBT in collaboration with Wockhardt.

Q41 Advanced

India's first successful indigenous clinical trial of gene therapy for haemophilia, announced in October 2025, was carried out at which institution?

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Correct answer: C — Christian Medical College, Vellore

PIB: the trial, supported by DBT, was done in a non-government hospital, Christian Medical College Vellore.

Q42 Advanced

Consider the following statements made by Dr Jitendra Singh on 18 October 2025: 1. The Anusandhan National Research Foundation has an outlay of ₹50,000 crore over five years, of which ₹36,000 crore will come from non-government sources. 2. The findings of the indigenous haemophilia gene therapy trial were published in The Lancet. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only 1 is correct. PIB: ANRF has a total outlay of ₹50,000 crore over five years, ₹36,000 crore from non-government sources; the gene therapy findings were published in the New England Journal of Medicine.

GST Bachat Utsav: Finance Ministry says rate cuts fully passed on for 54 monitored products
Q43

How many products did the Finance Ministry closely monitor to check that Next-Gen GST rate cuts reached consumers, as stated on 18 October 2025?

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Correct answer: B — 54

PIB: the Finance Minister said prices of 54 products were closely monitored and the benefits had been fully passed on across all 54 items.

Q44 Advanced

According to Ashwini Vaishnaw on 18 October 2025, production had commenced at which two semiconductor manufacturing facilities?

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Correct answer: D — CG Semi and Kaynes

PIB: Shri Vaishnaw announced that production has commenced at two semiconductor manufacturing facilities — CG Semi and Kaynes.

Q45 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Next-Gen GST reforms, as described at the 18 October 2025 press conference: 1. They came into effect on 22 September 2025, the first day of Navratri. 2. They reduced the number of GST slabs from four to three. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only 1 is correct. PIB: the Next-Gen GST reforms came into effect on 22 September, the first day of Navratri, and brought the number of slabs down from four to two.

Chandrayaan-2's CHACE-2 makes first-ever observation of a solar CME's effect on the Moon's exosphere
Q46

Which instrument on the Chandrayaan-2 orbiter made the first-ever observation of a solar CME's effect on the lunar exosphere, as announced by ISRO on 18 October 2025?

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Correct answer: D — CHACE-2

ISRO (18 Oct 2025): the observation was made by Chandra's Atmospheric Composition Explorer-2 (CHACE-2) on board the Chandrayaan-2 orbiter.

Q47 Advanced

On which date did the series of coronal mass ejections occur whose impact on the Moon was observed by Chandrayaan-2's CHACE-2?

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Correct answer: B — 10 May 2024

ISRO (18 Oct 2025): the opportunity came in a rare occurrence on 10 May 2024, when a series of CMEs were hurled by the Sun.

Q48 Advanced

Consider the following statements, as stated by ISRO in October 2025: 1. The Moon's exosphere falls under the category of a 'surface boundary exosphere'. 2. Coronal mass ejections comprise mostly helium and hydrogen ions. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

ISRO (18 Oct 2025): the Moon's exosphere is a 'surface boundary exosphere', and CMEs comprise mostly helium and hydrogen ions, so both statements are correct.

IndiaAI and WHO invite abstracts for a casebook on AI in health for the Global South
Q49 Advanced

The IndiaAI Mission has partnered with which organisation to prepare a casebook on real-world AI applications in health systems for the Global South?

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Correct answer: D — World Health Organization

PIB: the IndiaAI Mission, MeitY, in collaboration with the World Health Organization, announced a global call for abstracts for the casebook.

Q50 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the IndiaAI–WHO casebook on AI in health: 1. Abstracts of up to 250 words were to be submitted by 31 October 2025. 2. Selected entries are to feature at the India–AI Impact Summit 2026. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct. PIB: abstracts (maximum 250 words) were due by 31 October 2025, and selected entries will feature at the India–AI Impact Summit 2026.

Bhupender Yadav delivers India's closing statement at G20 Environment Ministers' Meeting in Cape Town
Q51

The G20 Climate and Environmental Sustainability Working Group Ministerial Meeting, where India delivered its closing statement on 17 October 2025, was held in which city?

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Correct answer: C — Cape Town

PIB: Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav delivered India's closing statement at the meeting in Cape Town, South Africa.

Q52 Advanced

Consider the following statements made by India at the G20 environment ministerial in October 2025: 1. India raised its non-fossil electric generation capacity to over 50% in 2025, meeting its revised NDC target five years in advance. 2. India's installed solar capacity grew from 27 GW in 2014 to 127 GW in 2025. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only 1 is correct. PIB: non-fossil capacity exceeded 50% in 2025, five years ahead of the revised NDC target; installed solar capacity grew from 2.8 GW in 2014 (not 27 GW) to 127 GW in 2025.

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya calls on PM Modi
Q53

Who is the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka who called on PM Narendra Modi in New Delhi on 17 October 2025?

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Correct answer: C — Dr Harini Amarasuriya

PIB: H.E. Dr Harini Amarasuriya, Prime Minister of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, called on PM Modi; Anura Kumara Disanayaka is Sri Lanka's President.

Q54 Advanced

Consider the following statements: 1. Dr Harini Amarasuriya is the President of Sri Lanka. 2. PM Modi made a State visit to Sri Lanka in April 2025. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 2 only

Only 2 is correct. PIB: Dr Amarasuriya is the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka (the President is Anura Kumara Disanayaka); PM Modi recalled his State visit to Sri Lanka in April this year.

Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty calls on PM Modi during first India–Egypt Strategic Dialogue
Q55 Advanced

Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty briefed PM Modi on 17 October 2025 about which bilateral mechanism held during his visit?

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Correct answer: A — The first India–Egypt Strategic Dialogue

PIB: Foreign Minister Abdelatty briefed the Prime Minister on the first India–Egypt Strategic Dialogue being held during his visit.

Q56

PM Modi congratulated Egypt's President on 17 October 2025 for Egypt's role in which agreement?

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Correct answer: D — Gaza Peace Agreement

PIB: the Prime Minister congratulated President Sisi for Egypt's crucial role in the Gaza Peace Agreement.

Ministry of Mines releases State Mining Readiness Index; Madhya Pradesh, Goa and Punjab top their categories
Q57

Which State is ranked first in Category A of the State Mining Readiness Index released by the Ministry of Mines in October 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Madhya Pradesh

PIB: the top three in Category A are Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Gujarat.

Q58 Advanced

Which States are the top three in Category C of the State Mining Readiness Index?

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Correct answer: B — Punjab, Uttarakhand and Tripura

PIB: in Category C, the top three ranks were obtained by Punjab, Uttarakhand and Tripura; Goa, Uttar Pradesh and Assam top Category B.

Q59 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the State Mining Readiness Index (SMRI): 1. Its release fulfils an announcement made in the Union Budget 2025-26. 2. Its indicators pertain mainly to coal and lignite blocks. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only 1 is correct. PIB: SMRI fulfils the Union Budget 2025-26 announcement; its indicators — auction performance, early mine operationalisation, exploration and sustainable mining — pertain to non-coal minerals.

India and Brazil issue Joint Declaration to deepen the MERCOSUR–India Preferential Trade Agreement
Q60

When was the Framework Agreement between India and MERCOSUR, recalled in the India–Brazil Joint Declaration of October 2025, signed?

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Correct answer: B — 17 June 2003

PIB: the Joint Declaration recalled the Framework Agreement signed between India and MERCOSUR on 17 June 2003.

Q61 Advanced

Who signed the Joint Declaration on deepening the MERCOSUR–India trade agreement with Piyush Goyal on 16 October 2025?

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Correct answer: C — Geraldo Alckmin, Vice President of Brazil

PIB: the Vice President of Brazil and Minister of Development, Industry, Trade and Services, Geraldo Alckmin, and Piyush Goyal issued the Joint Declaration.

Q62 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the India–Brazil Joint Declaration on the MERCOSUR–India PTA (October 2025): 1. The parties should endeavour to conclude negotiations within one year from their launch. 2. A meeting of the Joint Administration Committee created under Article 23 of the PTA is to help define the scope of the expansion. 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 parties should endeavour to conclude negotiations within one year; the next step includes a meeting of the Joint Administration Committee under Article 23 of the PTA to define the scope.

India elected Co-Chair of UN-GGIM Asia-Pacific Regional Committee for 2025–2028
Q63

India was elected Co-Chair of which UN regional body for the 2025–2028 term, as announced in October 2025?

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Correct answer: C — UN-GGIM Asia and the Pacific Regional Committee

PIB: India was elected Co-Chair of the Regional Committee of United Nations Global Geospatial Information Management for Asia and the Pacific (UN-GGIM-AP) for 2025–2028.

Q64 Advanced

Who represented India in its election as Co-Chair of UN-GGIM-AP?

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Correct answer: D — Surveyor General of India, Hitesh Kumar S. Makwana

PIB: India, represented by the Surveyor General of India, Shri Hitesh Kumar S. Makwana, was elected Co-Chair.

India renews commitment to healthy ageing at 78th WHO South-East Asia Regional Committee in Colombo
Q65 Advanced

The 78th Session of the WHO Regional Committee for South-East Asia, where India spoke on healthy ageing in October 2025, was held in which city?

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Correct answer: D — Colombo

PIB: the Ministerial Roundtable of the 78th Session of the WHO Regional Committee of South-East Asia was held in Colombo during 13–15 October 2025.

Q66 Advanced

Consider the following statements made by India at the 78th WHO SEARO session (October 2025): 1. The National Programme for Healthcare of the Elderly (NPHCE) is operational in 92% of districts. 2. India's two National Centres of Ageing are at AIIMS New Delhi and Madras Medical College, Chennai. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct. PIB: NPHCE is operational in 92% of districts; the two National Centres of Ageing are at AIIMS New Delhi and Madras Medical College, Chennai, alongside 17 Regional Geriatric Centres.

India and Australia hold 5th Energy Dialogue in New Delhi
Q67 Advanced

Who co-chaired the 5th India–Australia Energy Dialogue held in New Delhi on 16 October 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Manohar Lal and Chris Bowen

PIB: the meeting was co-chaired by Manohar Lal, Minister for Power and Housing & Urban Affairs, and Chris Bowen MP, Australia's Minister for Climate Change and Energy.

Q68

Which edition of the India–Australia Energy Dialogue was held in New Delhi on 16 October 2025?

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Correct answer: B — 5th

PIB: India and Australia held the 5th Meeting of the India–Australia Energy Dialogue on 16 October 2025 in New Delhi.

Raksha Mantri doubles financial assistance for ex-servicemen and dependents: penury, education and marriage grants
Q69

After the increase approved in October 2025, what is the monthly penury grant for aged non-pensioner ex-servicemen and widows?

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Correct answer: D — Rs 8,000

PIB: the penury grant has been doubled from Rs 4,000 to Rs 8,000 per month per beneficiary.

Q70 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the enhanced assistance for ex-servicemen approved in October 2025: 1. The marriage grant has been raised from Rs 50,000 to Rs 1,00,000 per beneficiary. 2. The schemes are funded through the Raksha Mantri Ex-Servicemen Welfare Fund, a subset of the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund. 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 marriage grant rises from Rs 50,000 to Rs 1,00,000; the schemes are funded through the Raksha Mantri Ex-Servicemen Welfare Fund, a subset of the AFFDF.

PLFS September 2025: labour force participation at 55.3%, female LFPR at 34.1%, unemployment at 5.2%
Q71

According to the PLFS Monthly Bulletin for September 2025, what was the overall labour force participation rate for persons aged 15 years and above?

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Correct answer: B — 55.3%

PIB: overall LFPR reached a five-month high of 55.3% in September 2025. 52.4% is the WPR and 57.4% the rural LFPR.

Q72 Advanced

What was the female labour force participation rate (age 15+) in September 2025, as per PLFS?

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Correct answer: D — 34.1%

PIB: female LFPR in September 2025 was 34.1%, the highest since May 2025, up from 32.0% in June 2025.

Q73 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the PLFS Monthly Bulletin for September 2025: 1. The unemployment rate for persons aged 15 and above rose marginally to 5.2% from 5.1% in August 2025. 2. The PLFS methodology was modified from January 2025 to provide monthly and quarterly estimates. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct. PIB: UR climbed marginally to 5.2% in September from 5.1% in August 2025; the PLFS methodology was modified from January 2025 to give monthly and quarterly estimates.