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West Bengal State Police Current Affairs Quiz — All time

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Fourth and last Survey Vessel (Large) 'Sanshodhak' delivered to Navy, completing the project
Q1

'Sanshodhak', delivered to the Indian Navy on 30 March 2026, is what type of vessel?

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Correct answer: D — Survey Vessel (Large)

Sanshodhak (Yard 3028) is the fourth and last Survey Vessel (Large) built by GRSE for the Navy.

Q2 Advanced

Which of the following is NOT one of the Survey Vessel (Large) ships commissioned before Sanshodhak?

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Correct answer: D — INS Nistar

The earlier SVL ships were INS Sandhayak, INS Nirdeshak and INS Ikshak, commissioned on 3 Feb 2024, 18 Dec 2024 and 6 Nov 2025.

Stealth frigate 'Dunagiri', fifth Project 17A ship, delivered to Navy at GRSE Kolkata
Q3

'Dunagiri', delivered to the Indian Navy on 30 March 2026, belongs to which class of frigates?

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Correct answer: A — Nilgiri class (Project 17A)

Dunagiri (Yard 3023) is the fifth ship of the Nilgiri class (Project 17A).

Q4 Advanced

Which shipyard built and delivered the frigate Dunagiri in March 2026?

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Correct answer: C — Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers, Kolkata

Dunagiri is the second P17A ship built at GRSE and was delivered at GRSE, Kolkata.

Q5 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the frigate Dunagiri: 1. It is the fifth Project 17A ship delivered to the Navy. 2. Its predecessor INS Dunagiri was a Leander-class frigate in service from 1977 to 2010. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Dunagiri is the fifth P17A ship delivered in the last 16 months, and the earlier INS Dunagiri was a Leander-class frigate that served from 5 May 1977 to 10 October 2010.

ECI issues digital time vouchers for free party broadcasts on Doordarshan and AIR
Q6 Advanced

Under which provision does the Election Commission allot free broadcast and telecast time on Doordarshan and AIR to recognised parties?

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Correct answer: B — Section 39A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951

The ECI issued the directions under Section 39A of the RP Act, 1951, for the 2026 Assembly elections.

Q7

For the 2026 Assembly elections, what base broadcast time has the ECI allotted to each recognised party on both Doordarshan and All India Radio?

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Correct answer: C — 45 minutes

Each party gets a base time of 45 minutes on both Doordarshan and AIR, plus extra time based on its previous Assembly poll performance.

ECI orders Assured Minimum Facilities at all 2,18,807 polling stations for 2026 polls
Q8 Advanced

How many standardised Voter Facilitation Posters must be displayed at each polling station in the 2026 polls, as per the ECI's direction of 22 March 2026?

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Correct answer: D — Four

Four uniform Voter Facilitation Posters will show polling station details, list of candidates, do's and don'ts, approved ID documents and the voting process.

Q9 Advanced

Consider the following about the ECI's directions of 22 March 2026 for polling stations: 1. Provision of Assured Minimum Facilities is advisory and left to the discretion of CEOs. 2. Voters can deposit their switched-off mobile phones with a volunteer outside the polling station entrance. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 2 only

The ECI said AMF provisioning is mandatory and will be monitored, so statement 1 is wrong; a mobile phone deposit facility will be provided outside the entrance.

ECI sets out postal ballot facility for 85+ voters, PwDs, essential services staff and service voters in 2026 Assembly polls
Q10 Advanced

Electors above 85 and flagged PwDs who want to vote by postal ballot in the 2026 Assembly elections must apply using:

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Correct answer: A — Form 12D

Such electors can avail the facility using Form 12D, submitted to the Returning Officer through their BLO within 5 days of notification.

Q11 Advanced

Consider the following about the postal ballot facility for the 2026 Assembly elections: 1. Form 12D can be submitted up to 15 days after the notification of election. 2. The facility for electors above 85 and PwDs flows from Section 60(c) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 2 only

Statement 1 is wrong: Form 12D must be submitted within 5 days of notification. Statement 2 is correct.

ECI deploys over 25 lakh officials for 2026 Assembly polls in five States/UTs – about one for every 70 electors
Q12 Advanced

For the 2026 Assembly elections in five States/UTs, the ECI deployed roughly one election official for every how many electors?

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Correct answer: C — 70

Over 25 lakh officials for over 17.4 crore electors amounts to nearly one official for every 70 electors.

Q13 Advanced

Consider the following about the ECI's deployment for the 2026 Assembly elections: 1. Expenditure Observers outnumber General Observers among the Central Observers. 2. Deployed personnel are deemed to be on deputation to the ECI under Section 28A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 2 only

Statement 1 is wrong: there are 557 General Observers and 366 Expenditure Observers. Statement 2 is correct.

Election Commission deploys 1,111 Central Observers for Assembly elections in five States/UTs and bye-elections
Q14 Advanced

How many Central Observers did the Election Commission deploy for the 2026 Assembly elections in five States/UTs and the bye-elections?

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Correct answer: C — 1,111

The ECI deployed 1,111 observers: 557 general, 188 police and 366 expenditure observers.

Q15 Advanced

The Election Commission appoints Central Observers under Article 324 of the Constitution read with which provision of the Representation of the People Act, 1951?

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Correct answer: D — Section 20B

Central Observers are appointed under Article 324 and Section 20B of the Representation of the People Act, 1951.

Election Commission announces Assembly polls in Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Puducherry; counting on 4 May
Q16

In how many phases will the 2026 West Bengal Assembly election be held, as announced by the ECI on 15 March 2026?

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Correct answer: B — Two

West Bengal votes in two phases, on 23 April and 29 April 2026; Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry vote in a single phase.

Q17

On which date will votes be counted for the 2026 Assembly elections in Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Puducherry?

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Correct answer: D — 4 May 2026

Counting for all five Assemblies is scheduled for 4 May 2026.

Q18 Advanced

Which of the following Assemblies going to polls in 2026 has the largest number of seats?

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Correct answer: D — West Bengal

West Bengal has 294 seats, against 234 in Tamil Nadu, 140 in Kerala, 126 in Assam and 30 in Puducherry.

Q19 Advanced

For the 2026 Assembly elections, the Election Commission fixed the maximum number of electors per polling station at:

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Correct answer: B — 1,200

The ECI press note of 15 March 2026 says there shall be a maximum of 1,200 electors in a polling station.

Q20 Advanced

Consider the following about the 2026 Assembly elections announced on 15 March 2026: 1. The ECI conducts them in exercise of powers under Article 324 read with Article 172(1) of the Constitution and Section 15 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951. 2. The Model Code of Conduct comes into force only after the formal notification of each phase. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Statement 1 is correct as per the ECI press note. Statement 2 is wrong: the Model Code of Conduct came into effect immediately from the announcement of the schedule.

Q21 Advanced

Along with the 2026 Assembly elections, the ECI announced bye-elections to how many Assembly constituencies in Goa, Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Nagaland and Tripura?

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Correct answer: B — Eight

Bye-elections were announced for 8 Assembly constituencies spread across these six States.

West Bengal to pay ROPA 2009 DA arrears from March 2026; honorarium for purohits and muezzins raised to ₹2,000
Q22 Advanced

The DA arrears that West Bengal announced on 15 March 2026 it would pay from March 2026 relate to which pay rules?

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Correct answer: C — ROPA 2009

The arrears are under the West Bengal Revision of Pay and Allowances (ROPA) Rules, 2009.

Q23

To what amount did West Bengal raise the monthly honorarium of purohits and muezzins on 15 March 2026?

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Correct answer: D — ₹2,000

The honorarium was raised by ₹500, from ₹1,500 to ₹2,000 per month.

PM Modi launches projects worth over ₹18,000 crore in Kolkata; six Amrit Bharat stations, Purulia–Anand Vihar express
Q24

A new express train flagged off by PM Modi in Kolkata on 14 March 2026 runs between Anand Vihar Terminal and:

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Correct answer: B — Purulia

The new express connects Purulia in West Bengal with Anand Vihar Terminal in Delhi.

Q25 Advanced

Which of the following was NOT among the six stations inaugurated as Amrit Bharat Stations in West Bengal on 14 March 2026?

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Correct answer: D — Bardhaman

The six stations were Kamakhyaguri, Anara, Tamluk, Haldia, Barabhum and Siuri; Bardhaman was not among them.

Q26 Advanced

Which expressway in West Bengal did PM Modi refer to while launching projects in Kolkata on 14 March 2026?

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Correct answer: A — Kharagpur–Moregram Expressway

The PM said completion of the Kharagpur–Moregram Expressway would accelerate economic activity across West Bengal.

CCEA approves ₹4,474-crore fourth lines on Sainthia–Pakur and Santragachi–Kharagpur sections
Q27

Which two railway sections will get a 4th line under the projects approved by the CCEA on 10 March 2026?

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Correct answer: A — Sainthia–Pakur and Santragachi–Kharagpur

The CCEA approved the Sainthia–Pakur 4th line and the Santragachi–Kharagpur 4th line, worth about ₹4,474 crore.

Q28 Advanced

By about how many kilometres will the two multitracking projects approved on 10 March 2026 increase the Indian Railways network?

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Correct answer: B — 192 km

The two projects across five districts of West Bengal and Jharkhand will add about 192 km to the network.

Election Commission reviews poll preparedness for West Bengal Assembly elections in Kolkata
Q29

Where did the Election Commission of India review poll preparedness for the West Bengal Assembly elections on 9 March 2026?

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Correct answer: A — Kolkata

The Commission held the review in Kolkata, meeting political parties and enforcement and district officials.

Q30 Advanced

Which forms did the CEC say could still be filed for inclusion, deletion or correction in the West Bengal electoral rolls after the SIR?

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Correct answer: B — Forms 6, 7 and 8

CEC Gyanesh Kumar said Forms 6/7/8 can still be filed for any inclusions, deletions or changes.

Q31 Advanced

Consider the following statements about Article 324 of the Constitution: 1. It vests the superintendence, direction and control of elections to the offices of President and Vice-President in the Election Commission. 2. The Chief Election Commissioner can be removed from office only in like manner and on the like grounds as a Judge of the Supreme Court. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct: Article 324(1) covers elections to Parliament, state legislatures and the offices of President and Vice-President, and the proviso to Article 324(5) protects the CEC with Supreme Court-judge-like removal.

President Murmu addresses 9th International Santal Conference at Darjeeling
Q32

President Droupadi Murmu attended the 9th International Santal Conference on 7 March 2026 at which place?

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Correct answer: D — Darjeeling

The President graced the conference at Darjeeling, West Bengal.

Q33 Advanced

The Ol Chiki script, used for Santali, was invented in 1925 by whom?

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Correct answer: A — Pandit Raghunath Murmu

The President said Pandit Raghunath Murmu invented Ol Chiki in 1925; its centenary was celebrated recently.

Q34 Advanced

The Constitution (Ninety-second Amendment) Act, 2003 added which languages to the Eighth Schedule?

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Correct answer: B — Bodo, Dogri, Maithili and Santali

The 92nd Amendment inserted Bodo, Dogri, Maithili and Santali, taking the Eighth Schedule to 22 languages.

Rajnath Singh at Sagar Sankalp in Kolkata: defence exports to reach about ₹29,000 crore
Q35 Advanced

At Sagar Sankalp in Kolkata on 6 March 2026, Rajnath Singh said India's defence exports are poised to reach about how much by April 2026?

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Correct answer: B — ₹29,000 crore

He said defence exports are poised to reach approximately ₹29,000 crore by April 2026.

Q36 Advanced

What shipbuilding target did Rajnath Singh mention at Sagar Sankalp?

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Correct answer: D — Top 10 by 2030 and top 5 by 2047

The government aims to steer India into the top 10 shipbuilding nations by 2030 and the top five by 2047.

Finn Allen's record century takes New Zealand past South Africa into the T20 World Cup 2026 final
Q37

Which team did New Zealand beat in the first semi-final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at Eden Gardens on 4 March 2026?

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Correct answer: A — South Africa

New Zealand beat South Africa by nine wickets, ending South Africa's unbeaten run in the tournament.

Q38 Advanced

Finn Allen's unbeaten 100 in the T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final, the fastest century in men's T20 World Cups, came off how many balls?

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Correct answer: B — 33

Allen made 100 not out off 33 balls, with 10 fours and eight sixes according to BBC Sport.

Q39 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the first semi-final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026: 1. New Zealand chased the target with 43 balls to spare. 2. It was New Zealand's first appearance in a men's T20 World Cup final. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only statement 1 is correct: New Zealand made 173 for 1 in 12.5 overs. The ICC noted it would be their second men's T20 World Cup final, after 2021.

Department of Posts releases a set of 8 commemorative stamps on 'Puppets of India'
Q40

How many stamps were in the 'Puppets of India' commemorative set released by the Department of Posts on 13 February 2026?

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Correct answer: C — 8

The set has eight stamps, each showing a traditional puppetry form.

Q41 Advanced

Match the puppetry form with its state as shown on the 'Puppets of India' stamps: 1. Tolu Bommalatta 2. Pavakathakali 3. Kathi Kundhei Select the correct option:

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Correct answer: A — 1-Andhra Pradesh, 2-Kerala, 3-Odisha

Tolu Bommalatta is from Andhra Pradesh, Pavakathakali from Kerala and Kathi Kundhei from Odisha.

Centre releases over ₹3,324 crore of Fifteenth Finance Commission untied grants to panchayats in five states
Q42 Advanced

Which state received the largest share of the ₹3,324 crore XV FC untied grants released on 12 February 2026?

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Correct answer: D — Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh received ₹1,559.40 crore for all 75 district panchayats, 826 block panchayats and 57,694 gram panchayats.

Q43 Advanced

Fifteenth Finance Commission untied grants to panchayats can be used for local needs under the subjects listed in which Schedule of the Constitution?

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Correct answer: A — Eleventh Schedule

Untied grants are used under the 29 subjects of the Eleventh Schedule, except salaries and establishment costs. The Twelfth Schedule lists municipal subjects.

Election Commission briefs 1,444 Central Observers for Assembly elections in five states and UTs
Q44

How many Central Observers did the ECI brief on 5–6 February 2026 for the forthcoming Assembly elections?

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Correct answer: C — 1,444

1,444 officers attended: 714 General, 233 Police and 497 Expenditure Observers.

Q45 Advanced

Consider the following: 1. Article 324 of the Constitution vests the superintendence, direction and control of elections in the Election Commission. 2. The Central Observers briefed in February 2026 were for Assembly elections in Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only 1 is correct. The fifth state was West Bengal, not Karnataka.

Only two Nipah cases in West Bengal since December; all 196 contacts test negative: Health Ministry
Q46

According to the Health Ministry's statement of 27 January 2026, how many confirmed Nipah Virus Disease cases had been reported in West Bengal since December 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Two

PIB (Health): as per NCDC, only two confirmed cases of Nipah Virus Disease have been reported from West Bengal since December.

Q47 Advanced

In the January 2026 Nipah clarification, which body's reports did the Health Ministry cite for the confirmed case count?

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Correct answer: C — National Centre for Disease Control

PIB (Health): the figures are 'as per reports received from the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC)'.

PM launches ₹830 crore projects in Singur, including hybrid electric catamarans and Amrit Bharat trains
Q48

In which district of West Bengal is Singur, where the PM launched projects worth over ₹830 crore on 18 January 2026?

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Correct answer: D — Hooghly

PIB (PMO): the projects were launched at Singur in Hooghly district, West Bengal.

Q49 Advanced

How many hybrid electric catamarans did the PM launch for passenger transport on Kolkata's waterways in January 2026?

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Correct answer: C — Six

PIB (Ports, Shipping and Waterways): PM Modi launched six hybrid electric catamarans to boost green passenger transport on Kolkata waterways.

Q50 Advanced

At Singur, the PM said an Extended Port Gate System being built at which place would open new opportunities for Hooghly?

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Correct answer: A — Balagarh

PIB (PMO): the PM said the Extended Port Gate System being built in Balagarh will open new opportunities for Hooghly and surrounding areas.

PM flags off India's first Vande Bharat Sleeper train from Malda; ₹3,250 crore projects launched
Q51

India's first Vande Bharat Sleeper train, flagged off on 17 January 2026, runs between which two stations?

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Correct answer: A — Howrah and Guwahati (Kamakhya)

PIB (PMO): the PM flagged off India's first Vande Bharat Sleeper Train between Howrah and Guwahati (Kamakhya) at Malda Town Railway Station.

Q52

At which railway station did the PM flag off India's first Vande Bharat Sleeper train?

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Correct answer: D — Malda Town

PIB (PMO): the PM visited Malda Town Railway Station, where he flagged off the train.

Q53 Advanced

What was the total value of the rail and road projects the PM inaugurated and laid foundation stones for at Malda on 17 January 2026?

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Correct answer: D — ₹3,250 crore

PIB (PMO): the projects at Malda were worth ₹3,250 crore.

Q54 Advanced

Which of the following was NOT among the four Amrit Bharat Express trains flagged off at Malda on 17 January 2026?

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Correct answer: D — Alipurduar–Chennai

PIB (PMO): the four trains were New Jalpaiguri–Nagercoil, New Jalpaiguri–Tiruchchirappalli, Alipurduar–Bengaluru and Alipurduar–Mumbai. There was no Alipurduar–Chennai train.

President releases Constitution of India in Santhali (Ol Chiki script)
Q55

In which script is the Santhali version of the Constitution of India, released on 25 December 2025, written?

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Correct answer: A — Ol Chiki

PIB 2208453: the President said the Constitution is now available in the Santhali language, written in the Ol Chiki script.

Q56 Advanced

Santhali was included in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution by which Amendment Act?

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Correct answer: C — 92nd Amendment Act, 2003

PIB 2208453 and 2208484: Santhali was included in the Eighth Schedule through the 92nd Amendment Act, 2003.

Q57 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Santhali Constitution released in December 2025: 1. The Ol Chiki script was developed by Pandit Raghunath Murmu in 1925. 2. The translation was published by the Legislative Department of the Ministry of Law and Justice. 3. It was released at a joint sitting in Parliament House. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 and 2 only

PIB 2208484: Ol Chiki was developed by Pandit Raghunath Murmu in 1925 and the translation was published by the Legislative Department. It was released at Rashtrapati Bhavan, so statement 3 is wrong.

GRSE delivers 'Anjadip', third Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft, to the Navy
Q58

Which shipyard designed and built 'Anjadip', the third Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft delivered to the Navy in December 2025?

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Correct answer: C — Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers

PIB 2207446: Anjadip was indigenously designed and built by GRSE, Kolkata, in partnership with L&T Shipyard, Kattupalli.

Q59 Advanced

The ASW SWC 'Anjadip' is named after an island located off the coast of which place?

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Correct answer: A — Karwar, Karnataka

PIB 2207446: the ship derives its name from Anjadip Island located off the coast of Karwar, Karnataka.

Q60 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft 'Anjadip': 1. It is the third of eight such craft. 2. These craft are the largest Indian naval warships propelled by waterjets. 3. It has about 60% indigenous content. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only

PIB 2207446: Anjadip is the third of eight ASW SWC, and these are the largest Indian naval warships propelled by waterjets. Its indigenous content is over 80%, so statement 3 is wrong.

NTCA holds 28th meeting and Project Elephant its 22nd Steering Committee at Sundarbans
Q61

Where were the 28th Meeting of the NTCA and the 22nd Steering Committee Meeting of Project Elephant held on 21 December 2025?

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Correct answer: B — Sundarbans Tiger Reserve

PIB 2207157: both meetings were held on 21 December 2025 at the Sundarbans Tiger Reserve, West Bengal.

Q62 Advanced

'STRIPES', one of the publications released at the Sundarbans meetings in December 2025, is the outreach journal of which body?

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Correct answer: C — National Tiger Conservation Authority

PIB 2207157: the Minister released the latest issue of STRIPES, NTCA's outreach journal.

Q63 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the 28th NTCA meeting held in December 2025: 1. Updates included the expansion of Project Cheetah to the Banni Grassland in Gujarat. 2. The meeting was chaired by the Prime Minister. 3. Ground surveys for the sixth cycle of the All India Tiger Estimation commenced from November 2025. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — 1 and 3 only

PIB 2207157: updates covered Project Cheetah's expansion to Gandhisagar WLS and the Banni Grassland in Gujarat, and AITE ground surveys began in November 2025. The meeting was chaired by Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav, so statement 2 is wrong.

Rajnath Singh dedicates 125 BRO projects worth ₹5,000 crore from Shyok Tunnel, Ladakh
Q64

How many Border Roads Organisation projects did Defence Minister Rajnath Singh dedicate to the nation from Ladakh on 7 December 2025?

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Correct answer: C — 125

PIB 2199999: Rajnath Singh dedicated 125 BRO projects, the most ever inaugurated simultaneously.

Q65 Advanced

The Shyok Tunnel, from where 125 BRO projects were dedicated on 7 December 2025, lies on which road?

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Correct answer: A — Darbuk–Shyok–Daulat Beg Oldie road

PIB 2199999: the event was held at the Shyok Tunnel on the Darbuk–Shyok–Daulat Beg Oldie road in Ladakh.

Q66 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the 125 BRO projects dedicated on 7 December 2025: 1. They include 93 bridges. 2. They are spread across 2 Union Territories and 7 States. 3. They cost about ₹5,000 crore, the highest-value inaugurations in BRO's history. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3

PIB 2199999: 28 roads, 93 bridges and 4 other projects across 2 UTs and 7 States, costing about ₹5,000 crore, the highest-value inaugurations in BRO's history.

Q67 Advanced

Which war memorial in Ladakh did Rajnath Singh virtually inaugurate on 7 December 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Galwan War Memorial

PIB 2199999: Rajnath Singh virtually inaugurated the Galwan War Memorial in Ladakh.

Q68 Advanced

What type of structure is the 920-metre Shyok Tunnel in Ladakh, inaugurated on 7 December 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Cut-and-cover tunnel

PIB 2199999: the Shyok Tunnel is a 920-metre cut-and-cover tunnel built for all-weather connectivity.

Kavach 4.0 commissioned on 738 route km on the Delhi–Mumbai and Delhi–Howrah routes
Q69

On how many route km had Kavach 4.0 been commissioned as of 5 December 2025?

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Correct answer: C — 738

PIB 2199327: Kavach 4.0 commissioned on 738 Rkm: Palwal–Mathura–Nagda (633 Rkm) and Howrah–Bardhaman (105 Rkm).

Q70 Advanced

Which section of the Delhi–Howrah route has Kavach 4.0 been commissioned on?

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Correct answer: A — Howrah–Bardhaman

PIB 2199327: Kavach 4.0 is commissioned on the Howrah–Bardhaman section (105 Rkm) of the Delhi–Howrah route.

Q71 Advanced

Consider the following statements about Kavach: 1. It was adopted as the National Automatic Train Protection system in July 2020. 2. It requires Safety Integrity Level 4 (SIL-4) certification. 3. RDSO approved the Kavach version 4.0 specification in 2024. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3

PIB 2199327: adopted as National ATP in July 2020; requires SIL-4 certification; RDSO approved specification 4.0 on 16 July 2024.

South Africa beat India by 30 runs in Kolkata Test, first Test win in India since 2010
Q72

By what margin did South Africa beat India in the first Test at Eden Gardens, Kolkata in November 2025?

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Correct answer: A — 30 runs

South Africa won by 30 runs after bowling India out for 93 while chasing 124.

Q73 Advanced

Who was the Player of the Match in the India vs South Africa first Test at Kolkata in November 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Simon Harmer

Off-spinner Simon Harmer took 4-30 and 4-21 (8-51 in the match) and was Player of the Match.

Q74 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the India vs South Africa Kolkata Test (November 2025): 1. It was South Africa's first Test win in India since 2010. 2. India were bowled out for 93 while chasing a target of 124. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both statements are correct, as reported by The Hindu and BBC Sport.

SIR Phase II: 95% of enumeration forms distributed across 12 States/UTs
Q75 Advanced

What is the enumeration phase of Phase II of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls?

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Correct answer: B — 4 November – 4 December 2025

The enumeration phase runs from 4 November to 4 December 2025.

Q76

How many States and Union Territories are covered under Phase II of the SIR of electoral rolls?

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Correct answer: C — 12

Phase II covers 12 States/UTs, from Andaman & Nicobar to West Bengal.

Q77 Advanced

Approximately how many electors (as on 27 October 2025) are covered under Phase II of the SIR?

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Correct answer: D — 50.99 crore

The ECI bulletin lists 50,99,72,687 electors across the 12 States/UTs.

INS Ikshak, third Survey Vessel (Large), commissioned at Kochi
Q78

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.

Q79 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.

Q80 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.

Special Intensive Revision Phase II begins in 9 states and 3 UTs, covering nearly 51 crore electors
Q81

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).

Q82 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.

Q83 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.

Q84 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.