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Rajasthan Police Current Affairs Quiz — Last 12 months

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President Murmu holds talks with Angola's President Lourenço in Luanda; Angola to join IBCA and Global Biofuels Alliance
Q1 Advanced

During President Droupadi Murmu's visit to Angola in November 2025, India welcomed Angola's decision to join which of the following?

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Correct answer: A — International Big Cat Alliance and Global Biofuels Alliance

President Murmu welcomed Angola's decision to join the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) and the Global Biofuels Alliance (GBA).

Q2 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the India–Angola talks held in Luanda on 9 November 2025: 1. MoUs on cooperation in fisheries, aquaculture and marine resources, and on consular matters were exchanged. 2. An MoU on joint defence production was exchanged. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

The MoUs exchanged were on fisheries, aquaculture and marine resources, and on consular matters. No defence production MoU was announced.

Q3

Who was the President of Angola with whom President Droupadi Murmu held talks in Luanda in November 2025?

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Correct answer: B — João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço

President Murmu held talks with President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço of Angola at the Presidential Palace, Luanda.

INS Sahyadri reaches Guam for Exercise Malabar 2025 with Australia, Japan and the US
Q4

Which Indian Navy ship took part in Exercise Malabar 2025 at Guam?

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Correct answer: D — INS Sahyadri

The Defence Ministry said INS Sahyadri, an indigenously designed and built guided-missile stealth frigate, was at Guam for Malabar 2025.

Q5 Advanced

Consider the following statements about Exercise Malabar: 1. It began in 1992 as a bilateral exercise between the United States and India. 2. Its 2025 edition, held at Guam, was the 29th edition and was led by the United States. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

The US Navy said Malabar began in 1992 as a bilateral US–India exercise and later added Japan and Australia; the 2025 edition at Guam was the 29th and was led by the US, with the lead rotating every year.

Q6 Advanced

Exercise Malabar 2025 was held at which location?

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Correct answer: A — Guam

INS Sahyadri participated in Malabar 2025 at Guam in the Northern Pacific.

PM Modi opens national conference on legal aid at Supreme Court; launches Community Mediation Training Module
Q7

Which training module did PM Narendra Modi launch at the National Conference on Strengthening Legal Aid Delivery Mechanisms on 8 November 2025?

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Correct answer: B — Community Mediation Training Module

PM Modi launched NALSA's Community Mediation Training Module, saying it revives the tradition of resolving disputes through dialogue.

Q8 Advanced

Consider the following statements: 1. Article 39A of the Constitution of India provides for free legal aid. 2. National Legal Services Day is observed on 9 November because the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987, came into force on that date in 1995. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Article 39A provides for free legal aid to the poor and weaker sections (Law Ministry backgrounder). The Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987, came into force on 9 November 1995, which is why 9 November is National Legal Services Day.

Q9 Advanced

Under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987, the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) is headed by whom?

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Correct answer: D — Chief Justice of India

The PIB backgrounder says the Act set up a three-tier system, with NALSA headed by the Chief Justice of India and State Legal Services Authorities headed by the Chief Justice of the High Court.

Manohar Lal opens National Urban Conclave 2025; launches Dumpsite Remediation Accelerator Programme and UiWIN
Q10

Where was the National Urban Conclave 2025 inaugurated on 8 November 2025?

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Correct answer: C — Yashobhoomi, New Delhi

Union Minister Manohar Lal inaugurated the conclave at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi.

Q11 Advanced

How many high-impact dumpsites, holding about 80% of the legacy waste, will the Dumpsite Remediation Accelerator Programme prioritise?

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Correct answer: A — 214

About 80% of the legacy waste is in 214 sites across 202 ULBs, which DRAP will prioritise; 1,428 sites are under remediation overall.

Q12 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Dumpsite Remediation Accelerator Programme (DRAP) launched in November 2025: 1. It is a year-long, mission-mode initiative. 2. Its priority sites hold about 8.8 crore tonnes of legacy waste. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

The Housing Ministry described DRAP as a year-long, mission-mode initiative; its 214 priority sites cover about 8.8 crore MT of legacy waste.

Q13 Advanced

The Urban Invest Window (UiWIN), launched at the National Urban Conclave 2025, is an initiative of which organisation?

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Correct answer: C — HUDCO

UiWIN is an initiative of HUDCO, under the guidance of the Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry, to serve as a one-stop investment facilitation platform for cities.

PM Modi launches year-long commemoration of 150 years of 'Vande Mataram'; releases coin and stamp
Q14 Advanced

According to PM Modi's address on 7 November 2025, in which journal did Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay publish 'Vande Mataram' in 1875?

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Correct answer: B — Bangadarshan

PM Modi said Bankim Babu published Vande Mataram in Bangadarshan in 1875; it also appears in his novel Anandamath.

Q15 Advanced

Consider the following statements: 1. Rabindranath Tagore sang 'Vande Mataram' at the Calcutta session in 1896. 2. The year-long commemoration of 150 years of 'Vande Mataram' runs from 7 November 2025 to 7 November 2026. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

PM Modi recalled that Tagore sang Vande Mataram at the Calcutta Session in 1896, and the programme launched a commemoration from 7 November 2025 to 7 November 2026.

Q16

What did PM Modi release on 7 November 2025 to mark 150 years of 'Vande Mataram'?

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Correct answer: D — A commemorative coin and postage stamp

A special commemorative coin and postage stamp dedicated to Vande Mataram were released.

India–EU FTA negotiations held in New Delhi from 3 to 7 November
Q17 Advanced

With which European Commission official did Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal hold stocktaking meetings on the India–EU FTA on 5–6 November 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Sabine Weyand

Rajesh Agrawal met Sabine Weyand, Director-General for Trade, European Commission, for two days of stocktaking.

Q18

Where and when was the India–EU FTA negotiating round held in November 2025?

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Correct answer: A — New Delhi, 3–7 November

The EU negotiating team visited New Delhi from 3 to 7 November 2025; the stocktake meetings were on 5–6 November.

India stresses equity and CBDR-RC at COP30 Leaders' Summit in Belém; joins Tropical Forests Forever Facility as observer
Q19 Advanced

Who delivered India's National Statement at the Leaders' Summit of COP30 in Belém on 7 November 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Dinesh Bhatia, Ambassador of India to Brazil

India's Ambassador to Brazil, Dinesh Bhatia, delivered the National Statement at the Leaders' Summit on 7 November 2025.

Q20 Advanced

In what capacity did India join Brazil's Tropical Forests Forever Facility (TFFF) at COP30?

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Correct answer: C — Observer

India welcomed Brazil's initiative to set up the TFFF and joined the Facility as an Observer.

Q21 Advanced

According to India's National Statement at COP30, by how much did India reduce the emission intensity of its GDP between 2005 and 2020?

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Correct answer: B — 36%

The statement said India reduced the emission intensity of GDP by 36% between 2005 and 2020. 50% refers to the non-fossil share of installed power capacity.

Supreme Court rules grounds of arrest must be given in writing, in the arrestee's language, for all offences
Q22 Advanced

The Supreme Court's 6 November 2025 ruling that grounds of arrest must be given in writing to every arrestee was based on which constitutional provision?

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Correct answer: B — Article 22(1)

The court held that the Article 22(1) requirement to inform an arrested person of the grounds of arrest applies to all offences and must be met in writing.

Q23 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Supreme Court's 6 November 2025 judgment in Mihir Rajesh Shah vs State of Maharashtra: 1. Grounds of arrest must be supplied in writing, in a language the arrestee understands, for offences under all statutes. 2. Where written grounds cannot be given at the time of arrest, they must be supplied at least 24 hours before production for remand. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

The court required written grounds in the arrestee's language for all offences; if not given at arrest, they must be supplied at least two hours (not 24 hours) before production for remand.

Q24 Advanced

Who authored the Supreme Court judgment of 6 November 2025 making written grounds of arrest mandatory for all offences?

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Correct answer: D — Justice Augustine George Masih

The Bench of CJI B.R. Gavai and Justice Augustine George Masih delivered the verdict; Justice Masih wrote the 52-page judgment.

President Murmu hosts ICC Women's World Cup 2025 champions at Rashtrapati Bhavan
Q25

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.

Q26 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.

Q27 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
Q28 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.

Q29

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.

Q30 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
Q31

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.

Q32 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).

Q33 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
Q34 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.

Q35 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
Q36

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.

Q37 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.

Q38 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.

Q39 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.

Q40 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
Q41

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.

Q42 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.

Q43 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
Q44 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.

Q45 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.

Q46 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.

Q47 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
Q48 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.

Q49

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
Q50

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).

Q51 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.

Q52 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.

Q53 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
Q54 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.

Q55 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.

Q56 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.

Q57 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
Q58

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.

Q59 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.

Q60 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
Q61

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.

Q62 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.

Q63 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
Q64

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.

Q65 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.

Q66 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.

Q67 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
Q68

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.

Q69 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.

Q70 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).

Q71 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.

15 pilgrims killed as tempo traveller rams parked trailer on Bharatmala Expressway in Phalodi, Rajasthan
Q72 Advanced

The tempo traveller crash near Matoda in Phalodi district, Rajasthan, on 2 November 2025 occurred on which road?

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Correct answer: B — Bharatmala Expressway

The crash happened on the Bharatmala Expressway near Matoda; this stretch links Amritsar with Jamnagar.

Q73 Advanced

The pilgrims killed in the Phalodi crash of 2 November 2025 were returning from a temple at which place?

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Correct answer: C — Kolayat

The victims, residents of Sursagar in Jodhpur, were returning from the Kapil Muni temple at Kolayat in Bikaner district.

Rohan Bopanna announces retirement from professional tennis
Q74 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.

Q75 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
Q76

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.

Q77 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.

Q78 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
Q79 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.

Q80 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.

Q81

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
Q82

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.

Q83 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.

Q84 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
Q85

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.

Q86 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.

Q87 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
Q88

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.

Q89 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
Q90

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.

Q91 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.