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State Police Current Affairs Quiz — Last 12 months

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

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Draft rules propose mandatory 'Country of Origin' filter on e-commerce platforms
Q1 Advanced

The proposed mandatory 'Country of Origin' filter for e-commerce platforms is to be introduced by amending which rules?

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Correct answer: C — Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011

The draft amends rule 6(10) of the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011.

Q2 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the draft 'Country of Origin' filter rules of November 2025: 1. The filter must be provided by every e-commerce entity selling imported products. 2. The draft was issued by the Department of Commerce. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

The proviso applies to every e-commerce entity selling imported products. The draft was issued by the Department of Consumer Affairs, not the Department of Commerce.

MHA and National Judicial Academy hold national conference on the three new criminal laws in Bhopal
Q3

Which institution co-hosted the National Conference on the three new criminal laws with the Ministry of Home Affairs in Bhopal on 8–9 November 2025?

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Correct answer: A — National Judicial Academy

The MHA and the National Judicial Academy, Bhopal, hosted the two-day conference.

Q4 Advanced

As per the MHA in November 2025, how many states/UTs had issued notifications on e-Sakshya under the new criminal laws?

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Correct answer: B — 26

Notifications on e-Sakshya had been issued by 26 states/UTs and on e-Summons by 24; Nyaya-Shruti (videoconferencing) had been notified by 16 High Courts.

Q5 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the implementation of the new criminal laws, as reported by the MHA in November 2025: 1. Around 50 lakh FIRs had been registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. 2. More than 38,000 Zero FIRs had been registered since 1 July 2024. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

The MHA said around 50 lakh FIRs were registered under the BNS and more than 38,000 Zero FIRs had been registered since 1 July 2024, when the new laws came into force.

President Murmu holds talks with Angola's President Lourenço in Luanda; Angola to join IBCA and Global Biofuels Alliance
Q6 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).

Q7 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.

Q8

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.

PM Modi marks Uttarakhand's Silver Jubilee in Dehradun with projects worth over ₹8,140 crore
Q9

Projects worth how much did PM Narendra Modi inaugurate and lay foundation stones for at Uttarakhand's Silver Jubilee celebration in Dehradun on 9 November 2025?

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Correct answer: B — Over ₹8,140 crore

PM Modi inaugurated and laid foundation stones for projects worth over ₹8,140 crore (₹930 crore inaugurated, ₹7,210 crore foundation). ₹2 lakh crore was the value of projects under way in the state.

Q10 Advanced

Consider the following statements made by PM Modi at Uttarakhand's Silver Jubilee in November 2025: 1. Uttarakhand was formed 25 years ago under the government of Atal Bihari Vajpayee. 2. Uttarakhand's budget has grown from ₹4,000 crore to over ₹1 lakh crore in 25 years. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

PM Modi said the state was formed 25 years ago under Vajpayee's government, and that its budget had grown from ₹4,000 crore to over ₹1 lakh crore.

Q11 Advanced

According to PM Modi, the Jamrani and Song dam projects in Uttarakhand will help solve the drinking water problems of which cities?

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Correct answer: D — Dehradun and Haldwani

PM Modi said the Jamrani and Song dam projects would play a crucial role in resolving the drinking water issues of Dehradun and Haldwani.

INS Sahyadri reaches Guam for Exercise Malabar 2025 with Australia, Japan and the US
Q12

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.

Q13 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.

Q14 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 flags off four new Vande Bharat Express trains from Varanasi
Q15

Which of the following Vande Bharat Express trains was flagged off by PM Modi from Varanasi on 8 November 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Banaras–Khajuraho

The four trains were Banaras–Khajuraho, Firozpur–Delhi, Lucknow–Saharanpur and Ernakulam–Bengaluru.

Q16 Advanced

With the four new trains flagged off on 8 November 2025, the number of operational Vande Bharat trains in India crossed which figure?

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Correct answer: C — 160

PM Modi said that with these four trains, the total number of operational Vande Bharat trains had exceeded 160.

Q17 Advanced

Consider the following trains: 1. Lucknow–Saharanpur Vande Bharat 2. Patna–Howrah Vande Bharat Which of the above was/were among the four Vande Bharat trains flagged off from Varanasi on 8 November 2025?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Lucknow–Saharanpur was among the four (with Banaras–Khajuraho, Firozpur–Delhi and Ernakulam–Bengaluru); Patna–Howrah was not.

PM Modi opens national conference on legal aid at Supreme Court; launches Community Mediation Training Module
Q18

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.

Q19 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.

Q20 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
Q21

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.

Q22 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.

Q23 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.

Q24 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
Q25 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.

Q26 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.

Q27

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.

CAQM reviews stubble burning with Punjab and Haryana; warns Lehra Mohabbat thermal plant
Q28 Advanced

How many stubble burning incidents did Punjab record between 15 September and 6 November 2025, as noted by CAQM?

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Correct answer: C — 3,284

Punjab recorded 3,284 incidents against 5,041 in the same period of 2024; Haryana reported 206 against 888.

Q29

How many farm fire incidents did Haryana report between 15 September and 6 November 2025?

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Correct answer: A — 206

Haryana reported 206 farm fires, against 888 in the same period of 2024, which CAQM credited to incentives and enforcement.

Q30 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM): 1. It is constituted under the Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas Act, 2021. 2. The Act dissolved the Environment Pollution (Prevention and Control) Authority (EPCA) for the National Capital Region. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

The CAQM Act, 2021 (Act 29 of 2021) provides for constituting the Commission; it repealed the 1998 order setting up EPCA and dissolved the EPCA for NCR (India Code, PRS).

Centenary celebrations of Indian hockey begin at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium
Q31

At which venue did the centenary celebrations of Indian hockey begin on 7 November 2025?

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Correct answer: B — Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, New Delhi

SAI and Hockey India held the centenary event at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, New Delhi.

Q32 Advanced

The Indian hockey centenary celebrated in November 2025 traces the sport's journey in India from which year?

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Correct answer: D — 1925

The Sports Ministry said the celebration honoured Indian hockey's journey from its beginnings in 1925. 1928 was the Amsterdam Olympics.

India–EU FTA negotiations held in New Delhi from 3 to 7 November
Q33 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.

Q34

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
Q35 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.

Q36 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.

Q37 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
Q38 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.

Q39 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.

Q40 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.

Bihar Assembly election Phase I: 121 seats vote on 6 November 2025 with record turnout and 100% webcasting
Q41

What was the final voter turnout in the first phase of the Bihar Assembly election held on 6 November 2025, described as the highest in the state's history?

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Correct answer: D — 65.08%

The final Phase I turnout was 65.08%, above the 1998 record of 64.6%; the provisional figure at 8:15 pm was 64.66%, and 2020 saw 57.29%.

Q42 Advanced

Consider the following statements about Phase I of the Bihar Assembly election on 6 November 2025: 1. For the first time in Bihar, 100% of polling stations had live webcasting. 2. International Election Visitors' Programme delegates included representatives from Belgium and Colombia. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

ECI said 100% live webcasting was done for the first time in Bihar, and 16 IEVP delegates from South Africa, Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, Belgium and Colombia observed the poll.

Q43 Advanced

How many Assembly constituencies went to the polls in Phase I of the Bihar election on 6 November 2025?

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Correct answer: B — 121

Phase I covered 121 Assembly constituencies spread over 18 districts.

Q44 Advanced

The Election Commission of India, which conducted the Bihar polls of November 2025, was established in accordance with the Constitution on which date?

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Correct answer: B — 25 January 1950

The ECI is a permanent constitutional body established on 25 January 1950; it celebrated its Golden Jubilee in 2001.

Manohar Lal releases ₹50 commemorative coin for NHPC's Golden Jubilee
Q45

What was the denomination of the commemorative coin released on 6 November 2025 to mark 50 years of NHPC?

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Correct answer: B — ₹50

Manohar Lal released a commemorative coin of 50 rupees to mark 50 years of NHPC.

Q46 Advanced

Which comic book did NHPC release on 6 November 2025 to explain the importance and benefits of dams?

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Correct answer: A — Chhota Bheem aur Bada Bandh

The minister released the comic book 'Chhota Bheem aur Bada Bandh', built on Chhota Bheem and his supporting characters.

Q47 Advanced

Consider the following statements about NHPC Limited: 1. It is a Navratna hydropower company under the Ministry of Power. 2. It completed 50 years of its establishment on 7 November 2025. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

PIB describes NHPC as India's premier hydropower Navratna company under the Ministry of Power, completing 50 years of its establishment on 7 November 2025.

President Murmu hosts ICC Women's World Cup 2025 champions at Rashtrapati Bhavan
Q48

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.

Q49 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.

Q50 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.

NITI Aayog holds national workshop on reuse of treated wastewater in Bengaluru
Q51

In which city did NITI Aayog hold the National Workshop on 'Reuse of Treated Wastewater in India' on 6–7 November 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Bengaluru

The workshop was organised with the Government of Karnataka and BWSSB in Bengaluru on 6–7 November 2025.

Q52 Advanced

NITI Aayog's November 2025 workshop on reuse of treated wastewater was organised under which NITI Aayog initiative?

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Correct answer: D — State Support Mission

The workshop was organised under NITI Aayog's State Support Mission.

Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues (Amendment) Rules, 2025 notified; specular equipment no longer mandatory for cornea centres
Q53 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.

Q54

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.

Q55 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
Q56

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.

Q57 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).

Q58 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
Q59 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.

Q60 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).

INS Ikshak, third Survey Vessel (Large), commissioned at Kochi
Q61

INS Ikshak, commissioned on 6 November 2025, is which ship of the Survey Vessel (Large) class?

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Correct answer: C — Third

INS Ikshak is the third Survey Vessel (Large) to be commissioned into the Indian Navy.

Q62 Advanced

Which shipyard built INS Ikshak, the survey vessel commissioned in November 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers, Kolkata

INS Ikshak was built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata.

Q63 Advanced

INS Ikshak, the first Survey Vessel (Large) designed with dedicated women's accommodation, was commissioned on 6 November 2025 at which naval base?

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Correct answer: D — Kochi

INS Ikshak was commissioned at Naval Base, Kochi, on 6 November 2025.

MeitY unveils India AI Governance Guidelines under the IndiaAI Mission
Q64

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.

Q65 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.

Q66 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.

Q67 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.

Q68 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
Q69

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.

Q70 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.

Q71 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.

IFC-IOR hosts third Maritime Information Sharing Workshop (MISW-25) in Gurugram
Q72 Advanced

Which centre hosted the third Maritime Information Sharing Workshop (MISW-25) in Gurugram in November 2025?

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Correct answer: C — Information Fusion Centre – Indian Ocean Region

MISW-25 (3–5 November 2025) was hosted by the Information Fusion Centre – Indian Ocean Region (IFC-IOR).

Q73 Advanced

Which indigenous software was used for the table-top exercise at MISW-25 in November 2025?

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Correct answer: B — MANTRA

MISW-25 included a practical table-top exercise using the indigenous MANTRA software.

Q74 Advanced

Consider the following statements: 1. The Information Fusion Centre – Indian Ocean Region (IFC-IOR) was established at Gurugram in December 2018. 2. The Maritime Information Sharing Workshop held in November 2025 was its first edition. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

IFC-IOR was established at Gurugram on 22 December 2018; the November 2025 workshop (MISW-25) was the 3rd edition, so statement 2 is wrong.

Mandaviya delivers India's statement at Second World Summit for Social Development in Doha
Q75 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.

Q76 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.

Q77 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.

Q78 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
Q79 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.

Q80

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.

Jayshree Periwal High School, Jaipur, wins THINQ-25 Indian Navy Quiz at INA Ezhimala
Q81

Which school won THINQ-25, the Indian Navy Quiz, on 5 November 2025?

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Correct answer: B — Jayshree Periwal High School, Jaipur

Jayshree Periwal High School, Jaipur, emerged champions; PM Shri JNV Samastipur was runner-up.

Q82 Advanced

What was the theme of THINQ-25, the Indian Navy Quiz held in 2025?

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Correct answer: D — MAHASAGAR

THINQ-25 was themed 'MAHASAGAR'.

Q83 Advanced

Where was the Grand Finale of THINQ-25 held on 5 November 2025?

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Correct answer: C — Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala

The Grand Finale was held at the Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala, with the Chief of the Naval Staff as chief guest.

Vice-President Radhakrishnan attends closing of Chhattisgarh Rajat Mahotsav in Nava Raipur
Q84

The Chhattisgarh Rajat Mahotsav that closed on 5 November 2025 marked 25 years since the state was created on which date?

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Correct answer: B — 1 November 2000

The Vice-President recalled that Chhattisgarh was created on 1 November 2000 under PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

Q85 Advanced

Where was the closing ceremony of the Chhattisgarh Rajat Mahotsav held on 5 November 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Nava Raipur

Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan attended the closing ceremony held in Nava Raipur as chief guest.

Q86 Advanced

On 5 November 2025, Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan attended a 'Lakhpati Didi Sammelan' in which district of Chhattisgarh?

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Correct answer: B — Rajnandgaon

The Vice-President attended the Lakhpati Didi Sammelan at Rajnandgaon, Chhattisgarh.

Varanasi celebrates Dev Deepawali with about 25 lakh lamps; festival dedicated to Operation Sindoor
Q87

The Dev Deepawali celebrations in Varanasi on 5 November 2025 were dedicated to what?

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Correct answer: A — Operation Sindoor

This year's Dev Deepawali in Varanasi was dedicated to Operation Sindoor and the soldiers who died.

Q88 Advanced

At which ghat in Varanasi was the 3D projection show 'Kashi Katha' presented on Dev Deepawali 2025?

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Correct answer: C — Chet Singh Ghat

The 3D projection mapping show 'Kashi Katha' was presented at Chet Singh Ghat.