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RBI Grade B Current Affairs Quiz — All time

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

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India backs WTO-centred trade at SCO Trade Ministers' Meeting in Vladivostok
Q1

Where was the SCO Trade Ministers' Meeting held on 6 September 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Vladivostok

The SCO Trade Ministers' Meeting was held in Vladivostok on 6 September 2025.

Q2 Advanced

According to India's statement at the SCO Trade Ministers' Meeting in September 2025, the SCO accounts for what share of global trade?

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Correct answer: A — 17.2%

India noted the SCO accounts for 42% of the world's population and 17.2% of global trade.

Q3 Advanced

At the SCO Trade Ministers' Meeting in September 2025, India sought a permanent solution on 'Public Stockholding (PSH)'. In WTO negotiations, PSH relates to:

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Correct answer: B — Public stockholding of food grains for food security purposes

India called for a permanent solution on Public Stockholding (PSH) for food security purposes, along with effective special and differential treatment.

Q4 Advanced

Who represented the Union Commerce Minister at the SCO Trade Ministers' Meeting in Vladivostok on 6 September 2025?

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Correct answer: C — Amitabh Kumar, Additional Secretary, Department of Commerce

Amitabh Kumar, Additional Secretary, Department of Commerce, represented the Union Minister of Commerce and Industry.

IEPFA proposes simplified documentation for low-value unclaimed share and dividend claims
Q5 Advanced

Under IEPFA's September 2025 proposal for simplified documentation, what is the claim value limit for demat securities?

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Correct answer: D — Up to ₹15 lakh

The proposals would apply to claims up to ₹5 lakh (physical securities), ₹15 lakh (demat securities) and dividends up to ₹10,000.

Q6

The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) functions under which ministry?

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Correct answer: B — Ministry of Corporate Affairs

IEPFA was established on 7 September 2016 under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.

Q7 Advanced

In which year was the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) established?

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Correct answer: C — 2016

IEPFA was established on 7 September 2016 under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.

Thailand's parliament elects Anutin Charnvirakul as Prime Minister
Q8

Who was elected Prime Minister of Thailand by the House of Representatives on 5 September 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Anutin Charnvirakul

Bhumjaithai leader Anutin Charnvirakul won 311 votes to become Prime Minister.

Q9 Advanced

Anutin Charnvirakul, elected Thailand's Prime Minister in September 2025, leads which party?

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Correct answer: B — Bhumjaithai Party

Anutin is the leader of the Bhumjaithai Party; his rival Chaikasem Nitisiri was Pheu Thai's candidate.

Q10 Advanced

Anutin Charnvirakul succeeded which Thai Prime Minister, who had been dismissed by court order?

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Correct answer: A — Paetongtarn Shinawatra

AP reported Anutin succeeds Paetongtarn Shinawatra, dismissed as prime minister by court order the previous week.

Q11 Advanced

Consider the following statements about Thailand's prime ministerial vote of 5 September 2025: 1. Anutin Charnvirakul won 311 votes against a majority threshold of 247. 2. Anutin was formally appointed by parliament itself, with no role for the King. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Anutin won 311 votes, above the 247 needed. AP reported he would take office after formal appointment by King Maha Vajiralongkorn, so statement 2 is wrong.

NIRF India Rankings 2025: IIT Madras tops overall for seventh straight year; SDG category added
Q12

Which institution topped the Overall category of the NIRF India Rankings 2025?

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Correct answer: D — IIT Madras

IIT Madras retained first position in the Overall category for the seventh consecutive year (2019–2025).

Q13 Advanced

Which institution topped the Universities category in NIRF India Rankings 2025 for the tenth consecutive year?

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Correct answer: A — IISc Bengaluru

IISc Bengaluru topped the Universities category for the tenth consecutive year (2016–2025).

Q14 Advanced

Which new category was introduced in the NIRF India Rankings in 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Sustainable Development Goals

The Sustainable Development Goals category was added in 2025; Open and Skill Universities were added in 2024 and Innovation in 2023.

Q15 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF): 1. NIRF was launched by the Ministry of Education in September 2015. 2. In the 2025 rankings, IIT Madras was first in Engineering for the tenth consecutive year. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

NIRF was launched in September 2015, the first rankings came out in 2016, and IIT Madras has topped Engineering every year from 2016 to 2025. Both statements are correct.

India and Singapore adopt roadmap for Comprehensive Strategic Partnership during PM Lawrence Wong's visit
Q16

Which Singaporean Prime Minister paid an official visit to India from 2 to 4 September 2025?

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Correct answer: B — Lawrence Wong

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong paid an official visit to India from 2 to 4 September 2025.

Q17 Advanced

Under the India–Singapore CSP roadmap of September 2025, a National Centre of Excellence on Advanced Manufacturing is to be jointly developed in which city?

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Correct answer: C — Chennai

The two sides will jointly develop a National Centre of Excellence in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, on Advanced Manufacturing.

Q18 Advanced

India–Singapore relations were elevated to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership during which visit?

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Correct answer: A — PM Modi's visit to Singapore in September 2024

The leaders recalled the agreement to elevate ties to a CSP during PM Modi's official visit to Singapore in September 2024.

Q19 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the India–Singapore Joint Statement of 4 September 2025: 1. 2025 marks the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries. 2. The two sides agreed to work towards a cooperation framework under Article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

The Joint Statement notes the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations and commits to work towards a bilateral cooperation framework under Article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement. Both statements are correct.

MCA widens scope of fast-track mergers under Section 233 of the Companies Act
Q20 Advanced

Fast-track mergers, whose scope was widened by the MCA in September 2025, are governed by which section of the Companies Act, 2013?

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Correct answer: C — Section 233

Section 233 of the Companies Act, 2013 provides for fast-track mergers through Central Government approval.

Q21 Advanced

Under Section 233 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Central Government's power to approve fast-track mergers is delegated to:

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Correct answer: A — Regional Directors

The release says fast-track mergers are approved by the Central Government, delegated to Regional Directors.

Q22 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the September 2025 amendment widening fast-track mergers: 1. Before the amendment, Section 233 already allowed mergers between two or more small companies. 2. The amendment allows fast-track mergers of subsidiaries of the same holding company even where the transferor company is listed. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Section 233(1) already covered small companies and holding–wholly owned subsidiary mergers. The new class for fellow subsidiaries applies only where the transferor company is not listed, so statement 2 is wrong.

NITI Aayog releases roadmap for self-reliance in pulses
Q23 Advanced

According to NITI Aayog's pulses report of September 2025, India's import dependence on pulses fell from 29% in 2015–16 to what level by 2022–23?

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Correct answer: B — 10.4%

Production rose 59.4% to 26.06 MT by 2022–23, reducing import dependence from 29% to 10.4%.

Q24 Advanced

NITI Aayog's report on pulses (September 2025) recommends 'horizontal expansion'. This refers to:

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Correct answer: B — Increasing area under pulses, e.g. by using rice fallow lands

Horizontal expansion aims to increase area under pulses by using untapped land such as rice fallows and intercropping; vertical expansion focuses on yields.

Q25 Advanced

Consider the following statements based on NITI Aayog's pulses report of September 2025: 1. About 80% of India's pulse production depends on rainfed areas. 2. With focused strategies, domestic pulse supply could reach 48.44 MT by 2030. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

The report says nearly 80% of production depends on rainfed areas, and that focused strategies could take supply to 48.44 MT by 2030. Both statements are correct.

PM Modi holds joint call with EU leaders Costa and von der Leyen; invites them for next India–EU Summit
Q26

Who is the President of the European Council who held a joint telephone call with PM Modi on 4 September 2025?

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Correct answer: D — António Costa

PM Modi held a joint call with European Council President António Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

Q27 Advanced

Which connectivity corridor's implementation was reaffirmed in PM Modi's joint call with EU leaders on 4 September 2025?

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Correct answer: B — IMEEC

The leaders reaffirmed commitment to an early India–EU FTA and implementation of the IMEEC corridor.

Q28 Advanced

During the joint call of 4 September 2025, PM Modi invited the EU leaders to India for:

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Correct answer: B — The next India–EU Summit

The PIB release says the Prime Minister invited the two leaders to India for the next India–EU Summit.

Piyush Goyal (IAS) takes charge as Secretary, Ministry of Mines
Q29 Advanced

Piyush Goyal, who took charge as Secretary, Ministry of Mines on 4 September 2025, previously served as CEO of:

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Correct answer: A — NATGRID

Piyush Goyal, a 1994-batch IAS officer, previously served as CEO of NATGRID under the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Cabinet approves ₹1,500 crore incentive scheme for critical mineral recycling
Q30

What is the outlay of the critical mineral recycling incentive scheme approved by the Union Cabinet on 3 September 2025?

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Correct answer: B — ₹1,500 crore

The Cabinet approved a ₹1,500 crore Incentive Scheme to develop critical mineral recycling capacity.

Q31 Advanced

The critical mineral recycling incentive scheme approved in September 2025 is part of which mission?

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Correct answer: C — National Critical Mineral Mission

The scheme is part of the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM), aimed at domestic capacity and supply chain resilience in critical minerals.

Q32 Advanced

What share of the critical mineral recycling scheme's outlay is earmarked for small and new recyclers, including start-ups?

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Correct answer: D — One-third

One-third of the scheme outlay has been earmarked for small, new recyclers including start-ups.

Q33 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the critical mineral recycling incentive scheme approved in September 2025: 1. Units engaged only in black mass production are eligible for incentives. 2. The total incentive per large entity is capped at ₹50 crore. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 2 only

The scheme covers only the value chain involved in actual extraction of critical minerals, not black mass production alone, so statement 1 is wrong. Total incentive is capped at ₹50 crore for large entities and ₹25 crore for small ones.

56th GST Council approves two-rate GST of 5% and 18%, with 40% de-merit rate
Q34

Under the two-rate GST structure approved by the 56th GST Council, what are the standard rate and the merit rate?

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Correct answer: B — 18% and 5%

The Council rationalised the four-tier structure into a two-rate 'Simple Tax' with a standard rate of 18% and a merit rate of 5%.

Q35 Advanced

What special de-merit rate did the 56th GST Council approve for a select few goods and services?

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Correct answer: D — 40%

Alongside the 18% and 5% rates, the Council approved a special de-merit rate of 40% for a select few goods and services.

Q36 Advanced

From which date did the GST rate changes on services recommended by the 56th GST Council take effect?

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Correct answer: A — 22 September 2025

The changes in GST rates on services, and on all goods except pan masala, gutkha, cigarettes and other tobacco products, were to be implemented from 22 September 2025.

Q37 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the decisions of the 56th GST Council: 1. All individual life and health insurance policies were exempted from GST. 2. GST on small cars and motorcycles of up to 350cc was reduced from 28% to 18%. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct: the Council exempted all individual life insurance (term, ULIP, endowment) and individual health insurance policies, and cut GST on small cars and motorcycles up to 350cc from 28% to 18%.

Q38 Advanced

To correct the inverted duty structure in the manmade textile sector, the 56th GST Council reduced GST on manmade fibre from 18% to:

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Correct answer: B — 5%

The Council corrected the long-pending inverted duty structure by reducing GST on manmade fibre from 18% to 5% and on manmade yarn from 12% to 5%.

PM Modi meets German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul as ties mark 25 years of Strategic Partnership
Q39

Which German minister met PM Modi on 3 September 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Johann Wadephul

PM Modi met German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul on 3 September 2025.

Q40 Advanced

In 2025, India and Germany are celebrating how many years of their Strategic Partnership?

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Correct answer: D — 25 years

PM Modi said India and Germany are celebrating 25 years of Strategic Partnership.

UPSC proposes Centre of Excellence; centenary celebrations to run from October 2025
Q41

On which date was the Union Public Service Commission established, according to the UPSC centenary announcement of September 2025?

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Correct answer: C — 1 October 1926

UPSC Chairman Dr. Ajay Kumar recalled that UPSC was established on 1 October 1926.

Q42 Advanced

UPSC's 'Pratibha Setu' portal is meant for:

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Correct answer: B — Candidates who reached the interview stage but did not make the final list

Through Pratibha Setu, candidates who reached the interview stage but could not make the final list get recruitment opportunities in other organisations.

Q43 Advanced

Consider the following statements about UPSC's centenary plans announced in September 2025: 1. The centenary year runs from 1 October 2025 to 1 October 2026. 2. The proposed Centre of Excellence will be a repository of best practices of UPSC only, excluding State PSCs. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

The centenary year runs from 1 October 2025 to 1 October 2026. The proposed CoE will be a repository of best practices of both UPSC and the State PSCs, so statement 2 is wrong.

NSO releases first Quarterly Bulletin of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises; employment crosses 13 crore
Q44 Advanced

The Quarterly Bulletin of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises (QBUSE), first released in September 2025, is the quarterly edition of which survey?

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Correct answer: C — Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises

QBUSE is the quarterly edition of the Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises (ASUSE).

Q45 Advanced

According to the first QBUSE, employment in the unincorporated sector in January–March 2025 was:

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Correct answer: D — 13.13 crore

Employment crossed 13 crore for the first time in January–March 2025, reaching 13.13 crore.

Q46 Advanced

Consider the following statements based on the first QBUSE released in September 2025: 1. The number of unincorporated establishments was higher in April–June 2025 than in January–March 2025. 2. Female workers accounted for over 28% of total employment in both quarters. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Establishments rose from 7.85 crore (January–March) to 7.94 crore (April–June 2025), and women made up over 28% of employment in both quarters. Both statements are correct.

China holds military parade in Beijing for 80th anniversary of end of World War II; Putin and Kim attend
Q47

China's military parade in Beijing on 3 September 2025 marked which anniversary?

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Correct answer: B — 80th anniversary of the end of World War II

The parade marked 80 years since Japan's defeat and the end of World War II.

Q48 Advanced

Which two leaders flanked Xi Jinping at the Beijing military parade of 3 September 2025, in the first such gathering of the three countries' leaders?

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Correct answer: A — Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un

Reuters reported that Russia's Vladimir Putin and North Korea's Kim Jong Un flanked Xi in the first such gathering of the three countries' leaders.

Q49 Advanced

At the Beijing parade of 3 September 2025, Xi Jinping said the world faced a choice between:

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Correct answer: D — Peace and war

Reuters reported that Xi warned the world was facing a choice between peace or war in his keynote speech.

Account Aggregator framework completes four years; 2.2 billion accounts enabled
Q50 Advanced

When was India's Account Aggregator framework officially launched?

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Correct answer: C — 2 September 2021

The AA framework was officially launched on 2 September 2021; RBI's Master Directions had been issued in 2016.

Q51 Advanced

In India's Digital Public Infrastructure stack, the Account Aggregator framework serves as which layer?

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Correct answer: C — Data exchange layer

AA was recognised during India's G20 Presidency as the data exchange layer, complementing Aadhaar (identity) and UPI (payments).

Q52 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Account Aggregator ecosystem as of September 2025: 1. RBI issued the Master Directions for Account Aggregators in 2016, before the framework's official launch. 2. Fewer than 50 crore financial accounts have been enabled for data sharing through the framework. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

RBI issued the Master Directions in 2016 and the framework launched in 2021. Over 2.2 billion (220 crore) accounts are enabled, so statement 2 is wrong.

APEDA launches BHARATI to support 100 agri-food startups for exports
Q53 Advanced

Which body launched the BHARATI initiative in September 2025 to empower 100 agri-food startups?

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Correct answer: B — APEDA

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) launched BHARATI.

Q54 Advanced

APEDA's BHARATI initiative supports its vision of achieving how much in agri-food exports of Scheduled Products by 2030?

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Correct answer: C — $50 billion

BHARATI is conceived as part of APEDA's vision to achieve $50 billion in agri-food exports for its Scheduled Products by 2030.

Giriraj Singh launches CCI's Kapas Kisan app for MSP cotton procurement
Q55 Advanced

The 'Kapas Kisan' app launched in September 2025 was developed by:

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Correct answer: B — Cotton Corporation of India

The Kapas Kisan app was developed by the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) under the Ministry of Textiles for MSP cotton procurement.

Q56 Advanced

Which of the following is NOT listed as a feature of the Kapas Kisan app?

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Correct answer: D — Crop loan disbursement

The app offers self-registration, slot booking, real-time updates and payment tracking; crop loan disbursement is not among its listed features.

CCI approves Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation's acquisition of stake in YES Bank
Q57 Advanced

In September 2025, the CCI approved the acquisition of certain share capital and voting rights of YES Bank by which bank?

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Correct answer: D — Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation

The CCI approved the acquisition of certain share capital and voting rights of YES Bank by Japan's Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation.

Q58 Advanced

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, which got CCI approval for a YES Bank stake in September 2025, has an offshore branch in India at:

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Correct answer: A — GIFT City, Gandhinagar

The CCI release says SMBC has branches in New Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai and an offshore branch in GIFT City, Gandhinagar.

PM Modi meets President Putin on SCO sidelines in Tianjin; looks forward to 23rd Annual Summit in India
Q59

In which Chinese city did PM Modi meet President Putin on 1 September 2025 on the sidelines of the SCO Summit?

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Correct answer: C — Tianjin

PM Modi met President Putin on the sidelines of the SCO Summit in Tianjin, China.

Q60 Advanced

At their Tianjin meeting in September 2025, PM Modi said he looked forward to receiving President Putin in India for which India–Russia Annual Summit?

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Correct answer: D — 23rd

PM Modi conveyed that he looked forward to receiving President Putin in India for the 23rd Annual Summit later in the year.

Q61 Advanced

How is the India–Russia partnership described in the PIB readout of the Modi–Putin meeting of 1 September 2025?

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Correct answer: B — Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership

The leaders reaffirmed support for strengthening the Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership between the two countries.

Q62 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Modi–Putin meeting of 1 September 2025: 1. The leaders discussed cooperation in the economic, financial and energy sectors. 2. PM Modi stressed the need to expedite a cessation of the conflict in Ukraine and find a durable peace settlement. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

The PIB readout says the leaders discussed economic, financial and energy cooperation, and that the PM emphasised expediting a cessation of the Ukraine conflict and a durable peace settlement. Both are correct.

PM Modi at 25th SCO Summit in Tianjin; Tianjin Declaration condemns Pahalgam attack
Q63

In which Chinese city was the 25th SCO Council of Heads of State held from 31 August to 1 September 2025?

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Correct answer: C — Tianjin

The 25th Meeting of the SCO Council of Heads of State was held in Tianjin, China, from 31 August to 1 September 2025.

Q64 Advanced

At the Tianjin summit, the PM said India's SCO policy rests on three pillars spelling S-C-O. What are they?

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Correct answer: A — Security, Connectivity, Opportunity

The PM said India's vision and policy towards the SCO are built on three pillars: S – Security, C – Connectivity and O – Opportunity.

Q65 Advanced

Which country took over the next presidency of the SCO after the Tianjin summit of 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Kyrgyzstan

The PM congratulated Kyrgyzstan on taking over the next presidency of the SCO.

Q66 Advanced

What new platform did PM Modi propose within the SCO at the Tianjin summit to foster people-to-people ties?

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Correct answer: B — Civilizational Dialogue Forum

The PM proposed commencing a Civilizational Dialogue Forum within the SCO to foster greater people-to-people ties and cultural understanding.

Q67 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the SCO Tianjin Declaration of 1 September 2025: 1. It strongly condemned the terrorist attack in Pahalgam on 22 April 2025. 2. India did not join the Tianjin Declaration because of differences on terrorism. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is incorrect: the Tianjin Declaration was adopted by all members including India and Pakistan, and it said perpetrators, organisers and sponsors of such attacks must be brought to justice.

INS Trikand reaches Alexandria for multilateral Exercise Bright Star 2025
Q68 Advanced

Exercise Bright Star 2025, in which INS Trikand participated, was hosted by which country?

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Correct answer: B — Egypt

Bright Star 2025 was hosted by Egypt from 1 to 10 September 2025; INS Trikand called at Alexandria for it.

Q69 Advanced

Exercise Bright Star is a multilateral exercise of which command?

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Correct answer: A — US Central Command

Bright Star 2025 is a multilateral US Central Command exercise across the air, land and sea domains.

Q70 Advanced

Consider the following statements about India's participation in Exercise Bright Star 2025: 1. Only the Indian Navy took part, through INS Trikand. 2. The exercise focuses on interoperability in irregular warfare against hybrid threat scenarios. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 2 only

Besides INS Trikand, contingents from the Indian Army and Indian Air Force also participated, so statement 1 is wrong. The exercise enhances interoperability in irregular warfare against hybrid threat scenarios.

Tribal Affairs Ministry launches beta of Adi Vaani, India's first AI translator for tribal languages
Q71 Advanced

'Adi Vaani', launched in beta in September 2025, is:

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Correct answer: B — India's first AI-powered translator for tribal languages

The Ministry of Tribal Affairs launched the beta of Adi Vaani, India's first AI-powered translation platform for tribal languages.

Q72 Advanced

Which institution led the national consortium that developed the Adi Vaani platform?

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Correct answer: C — IIT Delhi

Adi Vaani was developed by a national consortium led by IIT Delhi, with BITS Pilani, IIIT Hyderabad, IIIT Nava Raipur and State TRIs.

Q73 Advanced

Consider the following pairs of tribal languages supported by Adi Vaani at the beta stage and the state named with them in the launch release: 1. Bhili – Madhya Pradesh 2. Gondi – Jharkhand Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

The release lists Santali (Odisha), Bhili (Madhya Pradesh), Mundari (Jharkhand) and Gondi (Chhattisgarh). So pair 1 is correct and pair 2 is wrong.

India Post Payments Bank marks 8th Foundation Day with over 12 crore customers
Q74 Advanced

India Post Payments Bank celebrated which Foundation Day on 1 September 2025?

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Correct answer: C — 8th

IPPB celebrated its 8th Foundation Day, known as IPPB Day, on 1 September 2025.

Q75 Advanced

As of its 8th Foundation Day in September 2025, India Post Payments Bank had onboarded over how many customers?

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Correct answer: D — 12 crore

The bank has successfully onboarded over 12 crore customers, using more than 1.64 lakh post offices.

Indian Army contingent departs for India–USA Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2025 in Alaska
Q76

Yudh Abhyas is a joint military exercise between India and which country?

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Correct answer: A — United States

Yudh Abhyas is the India–USA joint military exercise; its 21st edition was held in 2025.

Q77 Advanced

Where was the 21st edition of Exercise Yudh Abhyas (September 2025) held?

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Correct answer: D — Fort Wainwright, Alaska

The Indian Army contingent departed for Fort Wainwright, Alaska, for Yudh Abhyas 2025, held from 1 to 14 September.

Q78 Advanced

Which edition of Exercise Yudh Abhyas was held in September 2025?

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Correct answer: C — 21st

The PIB release describes Yudh Abhyas 2025 as the 21st edition of the India–USA joint military exercise.

Magnitude-6 earthquake in eastern Afghanistan kills over 800; India offers humanitarian aid
Q79

The magnitude-6 earthquake that struck Afghanistan at the end of August 2025 mainly hit which provinces?

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Correct answer: C — Kunar and Nangarhar

Reuters reported that the quake killed 812 people in the eastern provinces of Kunar and Nangarhar.

Q80 Advanced

The Afghanistan earthquake of 31 August 2025 struck near which city?

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Correct answer: D — Jalalabad

AP reported that the 6.0 magnitude quake hit towns in Kunar province near the city of Jalalabad in neighbouring Nangarhar province.

Q81 Advanced

What were the magnitude and depth of the Afghanistan earthquake of 31 August 2025, as reported by Reuters?

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Correct answer: C — 6.0 and 10 km

Reuters reported a magnitude 6 quake around midnight local time at a depth of 10 km.

T.C.A. Kalyani takes charge as 29th Controller General of Accounts
Q82 Advanced

Who assumed charge as the Controller General of Accounts on 1 September 2025?

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Correct answer: B — T.C.A. Kalyani

T.C.A. Kalyani, a 1991-batch ICAS officer, assumed charge as the 29th Controller General of Accounts.

Q83 Advanced

The Controller General of Accounts functions under which department of the Ministry of Finance?

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Correct answer: D — Department of Expenditure

The PIB release says the CGA post is in the Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance.

PM Modi meets Chinese President Xi Jinping in Tianjin; both call India and China partners, not rivals
Q84

Where did PM Modi hold a bilateral meeting with President Xi Jinping on 31 August 2025?

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Correct answer: C — Tianjin

The meeting took place on the sidelines of the SCO Summit in Tianjin.

Q85 Advanced

Before the Tianjin meeting of 31 August 2025, PM Modi and President Xi had last met in:

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Correct answer: B — Kazan, October 2024

The PIB readout says the leaders welcomed progress since their last meeting in Kazan in October 2024.

Q86 Advanced

At the Tianjin meeting, PM Modi invited President Xi Jinping to which summit to be hosted by India in 2026?

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Correct answer: D — BRICS Summit

The Prime Minister invited President Xi to the BRICS Summit that India will host in 2026; Xi offered support to India's BRICS Presidency.

Q87 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Modi–Xi meeting of 31 August 2025: 1. The leaders said India and China are development partners and not rivals. 2. The Prime Minister said India–China relations should be seen through the lens of their ties with third countries. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: the Prime Minister said the relationship should NOT be seen through a third-country lens, as both pursue strategic autonomy.

Q88 Advanced

In his Tianjin remarks of 31 August 2025, PM Modi said the cooperation between India and China is linked to the interests of how many people of the two nations?

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Correct answer: B — 2.8 billion

Both the readout and the Prime Minister's remarks refer to the 2.8 billion people of the two countries.

Department of Posts completely suspends booking of all categories of mail to the USA
Q89 Advanced

On 31 August 2025, the Department of Posts completely suspended booking of all mail to the USA. Which items, earlier allowed, were now also covered?

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Correct answer: B — Letters, documents and gift items valued up to USD 100

The notice extended the suspension to all categories, including letters, documents and gift items valued up to USD 100.

Q90 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Department of Posts' notice of 31 August 2025 on US-bound mail: 1. It followed a review of an earlier Public Notice dated 22 August 2025. 2. Customers whose booked items could not be dispatched are not eligible for any refund. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: customers whose booked items could not be dispatched may claim a refund of postage.

PM Modi meets Myanmar's Senior General Min Aung Hlaing on SCO sidelines in Tianjin
Q91

Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, whom PM Modi met in Tianjin on 31 August 2025, is the Chairman of which body of Myanmar?

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Correct answer: C — State Security and Peace Commission

The PIB release describes him as Chairman of the State Security and Peace Commission of Myanmar.

Q92 Advanced

At the 31 August 2025 meeting, PM Modi said India's ties with Myanmar are part of which policies? 1. Neighbourhood First 2. Act East 3. Indo-Pacific Select the correct answer:

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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3

The release names all three: Neighbourhood First, Act East and Indo-Pacific policies.

Q93 Advanced

Consider the following statements about PM Modi's meeting with Myanmar's leadership on 31 August 2025: 1. PM Modi hoped Myanmar's forthcoming elections would be held in a fair and inclusive manner. 2. India said it supports an externally mediated peace process in Myanmar led by ASEAN. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: India said it supports a Myanmar-led and Myanmar-owned peace process, with peaceful dialogue as the only way forward.