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Punjab Police Current Affairs Quiz — Last 12 months

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President Murmu hosts ICC Women's World Cup 2025 champions at Rashtrapati Bhavan
Q1

India won the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 by defeating which team in the final on 2 November 2025?

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Correct answer: C — South Africa

India beat South Africa in the final on Sunday, 2 November 2025.

Q2 Advanced

While hosting the World Cup winners on 6 November 2025, President Murmu praised them for defeating which 'seven-time world champion' team?

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Correct answer: B — Australia

The President said the team defeated the seven-time world champion and then-undefeated Australian team.

Q3 Advanced

Who was the coach of the Indian team that won the ICC Women's World Cup 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Amol Mazumdar

Coach Amol Mazumdar thanked the Prime Minister when the team met him on 5 November 2025.

Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues (Amendment) Rules, 2025 notified; specular equipment no longer mandatory for cornea centres
Q4 Advanced

The Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues (Amendment) Rules, 2025, notified on 6 November 2025, were framed under which Act?

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Correct answer: C — Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act, 1994

The Health Ministry notified the amendment rules under the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act, 1994 on 6 November 2025.

Q5

Which mandatory requirement for Corneal Transplantation Centres was removed by the THOTA (Amendment) Rules, 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Clinical Specular equipment

The amendment removed the mandatory requirement of Clinical Specular equipment in Corneal Transplantation Centres.

Q6 Advanced

According to the Health Ministry, the THOTA (Amendment) Rules notified in November 2025 further strengthen which programme?

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Correct answer: D — National Organ Transplant Programme

The ministry said the amendment further strengthens the National Organ Transplant Programme (NOTP).

Ethiopian delegation concludes week-long study visit to learn India's DAY-NRLM model
Q7

A high-level delegation from which country concluded a week-long visit to India in November 2025 to study DAY-NRLM?

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Correct answer: B — Ethiopia

A delegation from the Government of Ethiopia concluded a week-long learning and exposure visit focused on DAY-NRLM on 6 November 2025.

Q8 Advanced

The National Rural Livelihoods Mission (now DAY-NRLM), studied by an Ethiopian delegation in November 2025, was created by restructuring which earlier scheme?

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Correct answer: D — Swarnajayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana

NRLM was launched by restructuring the erstwhile Swarnajayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana (SGSY).

Q9 Advanced

In which year was the National Rural Livelihoods Mission renamed Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM)?

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Correct answer: C — 2016

The Ministry of Rural Development renamed NRLM as DAY-NRLM with effect from 29 March 2016.

Piyush Goyal in Rotorua: Māori welcome at Te Puia and India–New Zealand CEOs Roundtable
Q10 Advanced

With which New Zealand minister did Piyush Goyal co-chair the India–New Zealand CEOs Roundtable on 6 November 2025?

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Correct answer: C — Todd McClay

Goyal and New Zealand Trade Minister Todd McClay co-chaired the India–New Zealand CEOs Roundtable.

Q11 Advanced

Te Puia in Rotorua, where Piyush Goyal received a traditional Pōwhiri on 6 November 2025, is New Zealand's national centre for what?

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Correct answer: A — Māori culture and arts

Te Puia is the national centre for Māori culture and arts, where Goyal was accorded a traditional Māori welcome (Pōwhiri).

MeitY unveils India AI Governance Guidelines under the IndiaAI Mission
Q12

Who formally unveiled the India AI Governance Guidelines on 5 November 2025?

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Correct answer: C — Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood, Principal Scientific Adviser

The guidelines were formally unveiled by Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood, Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India.

Q13 Advanced

The India AI Governance Guidelines released in November 2025 were drafted by a high-level committee chaired by whom?

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Correct answer: A — Prof. Balaraman Ravindran, IIT Madras

The guidelines were drafted by a high-level committee under the chairmanship of Prof. Balaraman Ravindran, IIT Madras.

Q14 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the India AI Governance Guidelines (November 2025): 1. The framework includes seven guiding principles (Sutras) and recommendations across six pillars of AI governance. 2. The guidelines propose a new standalone AI law to replace existing legislation. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

The framework has seven Sutras and six pillars; MeitY Secretary S. Krishnan said the focus remains on using existing legislation wherever possible, so statement 2 is wrong.

Q15 Advanced

The IndiaAI Mission, under which the AI Governance Guidelines were released, was approved by the Union Cabinet on 7 March 2024 with what outlay?

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Correct answer: D — ₹10,371.92 crore

The Cabinet approved the IndiaAI Mission on 7 March 2024 with a budget outlay of ₹10,371.92 crore.

Q16 Advanced

The launch of the India AI Governance Guidelines in November 2025 was described as a key milestone ahead of which event?

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Correct answer: C — India–AI Impact Summit 2026

MeitY said the launch marks a key milestone ahead of the India–AI Impact Summit 2026.

9th round of India–Peru Trade Agreement negotiations concludes in Lima
Q17

Where was the 9th round of India–Peru Trade Agreement negotiations held from 3 to 5 November 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Lima

The 9th round was held in Lima, Peru, from 3 to 5 November 2025.

Q18 Advanced

Who led the Indian delegation as Chief Negotiator at the 9th round of India–Peru trade talks in November 2025?

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Correct answer: C — Vimal Anand

The Indian delegation was led by Vimal Anand, Joint Secretary and Chief Negotiator; Vishvas Vidu Sapkal is India's Ambassador to Peru.

Q19 Advanced

The 3rd round of India–Chile CEPA negotiations, mentioned alongside the 9th India–Peru round, was held in which city?

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Correct answer: D — Santiago

The 3rd round of India–Chile CEPA negotiations was held in Santiago, Chile, from 27 to 30 October 2025.

Mandaviya delivers India's statement at Second World Summit for Social Development in Doha
Q20 Advanced

According to India's statement at the Second World Summit for Social Development (Doha, November 2025), India's social security coverage in 2025 stood at about:

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Correct answer: D — 64.3%

Mandaviya said India's social security coverage rose from 19% in 2015 to 64.3% in 2025.

Q21 Advanced

India's statement at the Second World Summit for Social Development in Doha recalled a declaration adopted 30 years earlier that placed people at the centre of development. Which was it?

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Correct answer: B — Copenhagen Declaration

The statement said that 30 years ago the Copenhagen Declaration placed people at the centre of development.

Q22 Advanced

According to India's November 2025 statement in Doha, approximately how many Indians were lifted out of multidimensional poverty in the last 10 years?

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Correct answer: C — 250 million

Mandaviya said approximately 250 million Indians had been lifted out of multidimensional poverty in the last 10 years.

Q23 Advanced

Which body conferred the 'Award for Outstanding Achievement in Social Security' on India in 2025, as cited at the Doha social summit?

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Correct answer: B — International Social Security Association

Mandaviya said the International Social Security Association conferred the 'ISSA Award for Outstanding Achievement in Social Security' on India this year.

Jitendra Singh formally launches nationwide Digital Life Certificate Campaign 4.0 for pensioners
Q24 Advanced

What is the month-long target of the nationwide Digital Life Certificate Campaign 4.0 (1–30 November 2025)?

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Correct answer: D — 2 crore

Campaign 4.0 has a month-long target of two crore DLCs; over 22 lakh were generated in its first four days.

Q25

Who formally launched the nationwide Digital Life Certificate Campaign 4.0 on 5 November 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Dr Jitendra Singh

Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh, MoS (Independent Charge) and MoS for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, formally launched the campaign.

Special Intensive Revision Phase II begins in 9 states and 3 UTs, covering nearly 51 crore electors
Q26

Phase II of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, which began on 4 November 2025, covers how many States and Union Territories?

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Correct answer: B — 9 States and 3 UTs

SIR Phase II covers 9 States and 3 UTs (Andaman and Nicobar, Lakshadweep and Puducherry).

Q27 Advanced

Consider the following statements about SIR Phase II (November 2025): 1. The Election Commission ordered it under Article 324 of the Constitution and Section 21 of the Representation of the People Act, 1950. 2. Its enumeration period runs until 4 December 2025. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

ECI ordered the SIR under Article 324 and Section 21 of the RP Act, 1950, and the enumeration period runs from 4 November to 4 December 2025.

Q28 Advanced

Approximately how many electors are covered by Phase II of the Special Intensive Revision that began in November 2025?

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Correct answer: C — 51 crore

Phase II covers nearly 51 crore electors across 321 districts and 1,843 Assembly constituencies.

Q29 Advanced

Which of the following is NOT among the States/UTs covered by SIR Phase II, which began on 4 November 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Assam

Phase II covers Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Andaman and Nicobar, Lakshadweep and Puducherry; Assam is not in the list.

Centre notifies Rules for Sustainable Harnessing of Fisheries in the Exclusive Economic Zone
Q30 Advanced

The Rules for 'Sustainable Harnessing of Fisheries in the Exclusive Economic Zone', notified on 4 November 2025, fulfil an announcement made in which Union Budget?

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Correct answer: C — 2025–26

The Rules fulfil the Budget 2025–26 announcement of an enabling framework for sustainable fisheries from the Indian EEZ and high seas.

Q31 Advanced

According to the Fisheries Ministry (November 2025), the Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep together account for what share of India's EEZ area?

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Correct answer: D — 49%

The ministry said the island regions of Andaman & Nicobar and Lakshadweep together account for 49% of India's EEZ area.

Q32 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the EEZ fisheries Rules notified in November 2025: 1. Mechanised and large motorised vessels need an Access Pass, available free of cost through the ReALCraft portal. 2. Foreign fishing vessels can obtain an Access Pass through joint-venture arrangements with Indian firms. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

The Access Pass is free through ReALCraft for mechanised and large motorised vessels, but foreign fishing vessels are not allowed an Access Pass under any arrangement.

Q33 Advanced

Which vessel concept, allowing mid-sea transshipment, is introduced by the EEZ fisheries Rules of November 2025?

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Correct answer: B — Mother-and-child vessels

The Rules introduce the mother-and-child vessel concept, allowing mid-sea transshipment under RBI-regulated monitoring.

India and Israel sign defence cooperation MoU at 17th Joint Working Group meeting in Tel Aviv
Q34

Where was the 17th India–Israel Joint Working Group meeting on defence cooperation held on 4 November 2025?

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Correct answer: B — Tel Aviv

The 17th JWG meeting took place in Tel Aviv on 4 November 2025, where an MoU on Defence Cooperation was signed.

Q35 Advanced

Which edition of the India–Israel Joint Working Group on defence cooperation met in November 2025 and signed an MoU on Defence Cooperation?

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Correct answer: D — 17th

It was the 17th meeting of the India–Israel JWG on defence cooperation.

Q36 Advanced

Who co-chaired the 17th India–Israel Joint Working Group meeting on defence cooperation from the Indian side?

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Correct answer: A — Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh

The meeting was co-chaired by Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and Israeli MoD Director General Maj Gen (Res) Amir Baram.

H.D. Kumaraswamy launches third round (PLI 1.2) of PLI Scheme for Specialty Steel
Q37

Who launched the third round (PLI 1.2) of the PLI Scheme for Specialty Steel on 4 November 2025?

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Correct answer: C — H.D. Kumaraswamy

Union Minister for Steel and Heavy Industries H.D. Kumaraswamy launched PLI 1.2 at Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi.

Q38 Advanced

The PLI Scheme for Specialty Steel was approved by the Union Cabinet in July 2021 with what outlay?

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Correct answer: A — ₹6,322 crore

The scheme was approved in July 2021 with an overall outlay of ₹6,322 crore.

Q39 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the PLI Scheme for Specialty Steel (as of November 2025): 1. It covers 22 product sub-categories, including super alloys and CRGO steel. 2. Incentive rates range from 4% to 15% for five years starting FY 2025–26. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

The scheme covers 22 product sub-categories including super alloys and CRGO, with incentives of 4% to 15% for five years starting FY 2025–26.

PM Modi opens ESTIC 2025 and launches ₹1 lakh crore Research, Development and Innovation Scheme Fund
Q40

What is the size of the Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Scheme Fund launched by PM Modi at ESTIC 2025 on 3 November 2025?

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Correct answer: D — ₹1 lakh crore

PM Modi launched the ₹1 lakh crore RDI Scheme Fund to promote private sector–driven R&D.

Q41 Advanced

Where was the Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC) 2025 held?

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Correct answer: A — Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi

PM Modi addressed ESTIC 2025 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi; the conclave ran from 3 to 5 November 2025.

Q42 Advanced

Under the RDI Scheme approved by the Union Cabinet on 1 July 2025, the Special Purpose Fund that acts as custodian of funds is set up within which body?

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Correct answer: C — Anusandhan National Research Foundation

The Special Purpose Fund within the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) is the first-level custodian; DST is the nodal department.

Q43 Advanced

At ESTIC 2025, PM Modi said the number of registered patents in India had increased by how many times over the last decade?

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Correct answer: B — 17 times

The PM said India's R&D expenditure had doubled in the last decade and registered patents had increased 17 times.

Amul and IFFCO rank first and second in World Cooperative Monitor 2025
Q44

Which Indian cooperative ranked first in the World Cooperative Monitor 2025 ranking by turnover relative to GDP per capita?

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Correct answer: B — Amul (Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation)

Amul (GCMMF) ranked first and IFFCO second in the turnover-over-GDP-per-capita ranking of the World Cooperative Monitor 2025.

Q45 Advanced

On what basis did Amul and IFFCO top the World Cooperative Monitor 2025 list?

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Correct answer: A — Turnover relative to GDP per capita

The ICA said that by turnover relative to GDP per capita, India's Amul and IFFCO top the global list; the leading organisations by absolute turnover include Groupe Crédit Agricole and State Farm.

Q46 Advanced

The World Cooperative Monitor 2025, released in Doha on 3 November 2025, was prepared by the International Cooperative Alliance in collaboration with which body?

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Correct answer: D — EURICSE

The ICA released the report in collaboration with the European Research Institute on Cooperative and Social Enterprises (EURICSE).

Q47 Advanced

The 2025 edition of the World Cooperative Monitor was described by the ICA as a special report marking which observance?

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Correct answer: C — UN International Year of Cooperatives

The ICA called the 2025 World Cooperative Monitor a special report marking the UN International Year of Cooperatives.

Rohan Bopanna announces retirement from professional tennis
Q48 Advanced

With whom did Rohan Bopanna win the 2024 Australian Open men's doubles title?

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Correct answer: B — Matthew Ebden

Bopanna won the 2024 Australian Open with Matthew Ebden and rose to World No. 1 in doubles.

Q49 Advanced

At what age did Rohan Bopanna become the oldest man to reach World No. 1 in the ATP doubles rankings?

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Correct answer: C — 43

ATP noted that Bopanna rose to No. 1 for the first time after the 2024 Australian Open and became the oldest man to do so, at 43.

Rajnath Singh at 12th ADMM-Plus in Kuala Lumpur: India's Indo-Pacific stand not against any country
Q50

Where was the 12th ADMM-Plus, addressed by Rajnath Singh on 1 November 2025, held?

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Correct answer: D — Kuala Lumpur

The 12th ADMM-Plus was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on 1 November 2025.

Q51 Advanced

Which edition of the ADMM-Plus did Defence Minister Rajnath Singh attend in Kuala Lumpur on 1 November 2025?

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Correct answer: B — 12th

Rajnath Singh spoke at the 12th ADMM-Plus; the forum itself was entering its 16th year.

Q52 Advanced

For the 2024–2027 cycle, India co-chairs which ADMM-Plus Expert Working Group, and with which country?

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Correct answer: C — Counter-Terrorism, with Malaysia

India co-chairs the Expert Working Group on Counter-Terrorism with Malaysia for 2024–27; it earlier co-chaired HADR with Indonesia (2020–24).

Mandaviya launches EPFO's Employees' Enrolment Scheme 2025 on 73rd Foundation Day
Q53 Advanced

For how long is EPFO's Employees' Enrolment Scheme 2025 open?

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Correct answer: A — 1 November 2025 to 30 April 2026

The scheme is open for six months, from 1 November 2025 to 30 April 2026.

Q54 Advanced

EPFO's Employees' Enrolment Scheme 2025 allows employers to declare left-out employees who joined during which period?

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Correct answer: D — 1 July 2017 to 31 October 2025

It covers employees who joined between 1 July 2017 and 31 October 2025 and were left out of EPF coverage.

Q55

The Employees' Enrolment Scheme 2025 was launched on 1 November 2025 at which Foundation Day of EPFO?

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Correct answer: B — 73rd

Dr Mansukh Mandaviya launched the scheme at EPFO's 73rd Foundation Day celebrations in New Delhi.

India and US sign 10-year framework for major defence partnership in Kuala Lumpur
Q56

The 'framework for the US-India major defence partnership' signed on 31 October 2025 is intended to guide the partnership over how many years?

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Correct answer: B — 10 years

The 2025 framework marks a new chapter to further transform the partnership over the next 10 years.

Q57 Advanced

In which city did Rajnath Singh and Pete Hegseth sign the India-US defence framework on 31 October 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Kuala Lumpur

They signed it in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on the sidelines of the 12th ADMM-Plus.

Q58 Advanced

At the second India-ASEAN Defence Ministers' Informal Meeting on 31 October 2025, which initiatives did India announce?

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Correct answer: A — ASEAN-India Initiative on Women in UN Peacekeeping Operations and ASEAN-India Defence Think-Tank Interaction

Rajnath Singh announced the ASEAN-India Initiative on Women in UN Peacekeeping Operations and the ASEAN-India Defence Think-Tank Interaction.

India wins best-ever 48 medals at Asian Youth Games 2025 in Manama
Q59

Which city hosted the Asian Youth Games 2025, held from 22 to 31 October 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Manama

The Asian Youth Games 2025 were held in Manama, Bahrain, from 22 to 31 October 2025.

Q60 Advanced

How many medals did India win at the Asian Youth Games 2025, its best-ever tally?

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Correct answer: C — 48

India won 48 medals (13 gold, 18 silver, 17 bronze) and finished sixth.

Q61 Advanced

At the Asian Youth Games 2025, which sport made its debut with both India's boys' and girls' teams winning gold?

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Correct answer: B — Kabaddi

Both Indian kabaddi teams stayed unbeaten and won gold in the sport's debut appearance at the Games.

Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan sets three Guinness World Records
Q62

How many Guinness World Records titles did the Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan achieve, as announced on 31 October 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Three

The Health Ministry announced three Guinness World Records titles under the campaign.

Q63 Advanced

During which period did the Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan run in 2025?

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Correct answer: C — 17 September-2 October

The campaign ran from 17 September to 2 October 2025, alongside Poshan Maah.

Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak 2025 awarded to 1,466 personnel
Q64

How many personnel were awarded the Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak for 2025?

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Correct answer: A — 1,466

The MHA announced the medal for 1,466 personnel of States, UTs, CAPFs and CPOs for 2025.

Q65 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak: 1. It was instituted by the Ministry of Defence in 2019. 2. It is awarded in four fields, including Forensic Science. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 2 only

Only 2 is correct. The medal was instituted by the Ministry of Home Affairs in February 2024, and it covers Special Operation, Investigation, Intelligence and Forensic Science.

AI and Computational Thinking to be taught in all schools from Class 3 from 2026-27
Q66

From which class will Artificial Intelligence and Computational Thinking be introduced in schools, as announced on 30 October 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Class 3

AI & CT will be embedded from the foundational stage, beginning in Class (Grade) 3.

Q67 Advanced

From which academic session will the AI and Computational Thinking curriculum be introduced from Class 3?

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Correct answer: A — 2026-27

The Ministry of Education said AI & CT will be introduced from Grade 3 starting in the academic session 2026-27.

Q68 Advanced

Who chairs the CBSE expert committee set up to develop the AI and Computational Thinking curriculum for schools?

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Correct answer: B — Prof. Karthik Raman, IIT Madras

CBSE constituted an expert committee chaired by Prof. Karthik Raman of IIT Madras.

India and Chile conclude third round of CEPA negotiations in Santiago
Q69

Where was the third round of India-Chile CEPA negotiations held from 27 to 30 October 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Santiago

The third round of India-Chile CEPA negotiations was held in Santiago, Chile.

Q70 Advanced

Which round of India-Chile Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement negotiations took place in October 2025?

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Correct answer: C — Third

PIB reported that the 3rd round of India-Chile CEPA negotiations was held in Santiago from 27 to 30 October 2025.

Q71 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the third round of India-Chile CEPA talks: 1. It was held from 27 to 30 October 2025. 2. Critical minerals were among the chapters discussed. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct. The round ran from 27 to 30 October 2025 and covered chapters including critical minerals.

Q72 Advanced

According to Chile's SUBREI, the India-Chile Partial Scope Agreement, which entered into force in 2007, was expanded in which year?

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Correct answer: B — 2017

SUBREI notes that the Partial Scope Agreement entered into force in 2007 and was later expanded in 2017.

Model Youth Gram Sabha initiative launched to teach students grassroots democracy
Q73 Advanced

The Model Youth Gram Sabha initiative launched on 30 October 2025 is led by which ministry?

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Correct answer: C — Ministry of Panchayati Raj

The Ministry of Panchayati Raj launched it in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.

Q74

The Model Youth Gram Sabha will be implemented in how many schools initially?

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Correct answer: A — Over 1,000

It will be implemented across over 1,000 schools, including JNVs, EMRSs and state government schools.

India's installed power capacity crosses 500 GW; non-fossil sources over 51%
Q75

What was India's total installed electricity capacity as of 30 September 2025?

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Correct answer: C — 500.89 GW

The country's total installed capacity crossed 500 GW to reach 500.89 GW as of 30 September 2025.

Q76 Advanced

With non-fossil sources crossing 51% of installed capacity, which COP26 Panchamrit goal has India achieved five years early?

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Correct answer: D — 50% of installed electric capacity from non-fossil sources by 2030

The Ministry said India has achieved the Panchamrit goal of 50% installed electric power capacity from non-fossil sources by 2030, five years early.

Q77 Advanced

On which date did renewables meet 51.5% of India's total electricity demand, the first day more than half of India's power came from green sources?

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Correct answer: B — 29 July 2025

On 29 July 2025, renewables met 51.5% of the country's total electricity demand of 203 GW.

14th round of commercial coal mine auctions launched with Underground Coal Gasification provisions for the first time
Q78 Advanced

Which provision was introduced for the first time in the 14th round of commercial coal mine auctions launched on 29 October 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Underground Coal Gasification (UCG)

For the first time, provisions for Underground Coal Gasification were introduced; 21 of the 41 mines have UCG potential.

Q79 Advanced

How many coal mines were offered in the 14th round of commercial coal mine auctions?

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Correct answer: C — 41

A total of 41 coal mines were offered, of which 21 have UCG potential.

Q80 Advanced

Before the 14th round, how many coal mines had the Ministry of Coal auctioned across 12 rounds of commercial auctions?

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Correct answer: D — 133

The ministry has auctioned 133 coal mines across 12 rounds, with a peak rated capacity of about 276 MTPA.

India and Nepal sign agreements for two 400 kV cross-border transmission lines
Q81 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.

Q82 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
Q83

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.

Q84 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.

Q85 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
Q86

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.

Q87 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.

Q88 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
Q89

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.

Q90 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%.

Q91 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.