West Bengal State PSC Current Affairs Quiz — All time
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Where did the Election Commission begin its first-ever training of Booth Level Officers on 26 March 2025?
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Correct answer: A — IIIDEM, New Delhi
The training began at the India International Institute of Democracy and Election Management (IIIDEM), New Delhi.
BLOs from which States formed the first batch of the Election Commission's BLO training on 26 March 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Bihar, West Bengal and Assam
The first batch had 109 BLOs from Bihar, West Bengal and Assam, poll-bound States.
Consider the following statements about Booth Level Officers (BLOs), as described by the Election Commission on 26 March 2025: 1. BLOs are State Government officials. 2. BLOs are appointed by the District Election Officers after the approval of the Chief Electoral Officer. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
BLOs are State Government officials. They are appointed by the Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) after the approval of the District Election Officers (DEOs).
Where did the Indian Army hold the eye surgical camp for ex-servicemen that concluded on 24 March 2025 with over 350 cataract surgeries?
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Correct answer: A — 158 Base Hospital, Bagdogra
The camp was held at 158 Base Hospital, Bagdogra, West Bengal, from 20 to 24 March 2025.
Who was Player of the Match in the IPL 2025 opener between KKR and RCB on 22 March 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Krunal Pandya
Krunal Pandya was Player of the Match for figures of 3 for 29 as RCB won by seven wickets.
Who captained Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their win in the IPL 2025 opener on 22 March 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Rajat Patidar
The Rajat Patidar-led RCB beat KKR by seven wickets at Eden Gardens.
Justice Harish Tandon was appointed Chief Justice of which High Court on 21 March 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Orissa High Court
Justice Harish Tandon, a judge of the Calcutta High Court, was appointed Chief Justice of the Orissa High Court.
Before his appointment as Chief Justice of the Orissa High Court in March 2025, Justice Harish Tandon was a judge of which High Court?
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Correct answer: B — Calcutta High Court
The Law Ministry's communiqué described him as a judge of the Calcutta High Court.
Consider the following statements in the context of the appointment of Justice Harish Tandon as Chief Justice of the Orissa High Court: 1. Judges of High Courts, including Chief Justices, are appointed by the President under Article 217(1). 2. The Chief Justice of a High Court is appointed by the Governor of the State concerned. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
The appointment was made by the President under Article 217(1), which covers every High Court judge including the Chief Justice. The Governor is consulted but does not appoint.
Justice Joymalya Bagchi, whose appointment as a Supreme Court judge was notified on 10 March 2025, was a judge of which High Court?
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Correct answer: D — Calcutta High Court
Justice Bagchi was a judge of the Calcutta High Court, where he was appointed on 27 June 2011.
Under which provision of the Constitution did the President appoint Justice Joymalya Bagchi as a Supreme Court judge?
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Correct answer: D — Article 124(2)
The 10 March 2025 notification cites clause (2) of Article 124, under which the President appoints Supreme Court judges.
Who was the last Chief Justice of India from the Calcutta High Court before Justice Joymalya Bagchi's elevation, as noted by the Collegium in March 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Justice Altamas Kabir
The Collegium noted that no CJI had come from the Calcutta High Court since Justice Altamas Kabir retired on 18 July 2013.
With Justice Joymalya Bagchi's appointment, the Supreme Court's working strength became 33 against a sanctioned strength of:
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Correct answer: C — 34
The sanctioned strength of the Supreme Court is 34 judges, including the Chief Justice of India.
Consider the following statements about Justice Joymalya Bagchi's elevation in March 2025: 1. He was first in the combined all-India seniority of High Court judges. 2. By seniority, he is in line to serve as Chief Justice of India from May 2031 until 2 October 2031. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Statement 1 is wrong: the Collegium said he stood 11th in the combined all-India seniority, and cited regional representation. Statement 2 is correct.
The classical Ayurvedic formulation Vidangadi Lauham, covered by a CARI Kolkata–Jadavpur University MoU in March 2025, is to be evaluated for which condition?
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Correct answer: A — Diabetes
The joint project evaluates Vidangadi Lauham in the management of diabetes in experimental animals.
Which institution won the first prize at MeitY's first Electronic Toy Hackathon (e-Toycathon 2025), whose awards were given on 8 March 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore
Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore, won the top prize; JIIT Noida was second and NIT Durgapur third.
Where was the prototype stage and award ceremony of e-Toycathon 2025 held?
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Correct answer: C — C-DAC Noida
The 20 shortlisted teams built prototypes at C-DAC Noida, where the award ceremony was held on 8 March 2025.
Smita Das De, Reetobroto Kumar Mitra and Om Narayan Rai were appointed Additional Judges of which High Court on 8 March 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Calcutta High Court
The three advocates were appointed Additional Judges of the Calcutta High Court; three others were appointed Judges of the Patna High Court the same day.
Consider the following statements about the appointment of High Court judges: 1. Under Article 217, a High Court judge is appointed by the President after consultation with the Chief Justice of India, the Governor of the State and, for judges other than the Chief Justice, the Chief Justice of that High Court. 2. Under Article 224A, the Chief Justice of a High Court may, with the previous consent of the President, request a retired judge to sit and act as a judge of that High Court. 3. An Additional Judge of a High Court can be appointed for a term of up to five years. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 and 2 only
Statements 1 and 2 reflect Articles 217(1) and 224A. Statement 3 is wrong: under Article 224(1), an Additional Judge is appointed for a period not exceeding two years.
In which year did KVIC launch the Honey Mission, under which 2,050 bee boxes were distributed on 8 March 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 2017
KVIC launched the Honey Mission in 2017, inspired by the PM's 2016 call for a 'Sweet Revolution'.
From which place did the Prime Minister call for a 'Sweet Revolution' in 2016, as recalled by the KVIC Chairman in March 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Deesa, Banaskantha (Gujarat)
The PM called for a 'Sweet Revolution' alongside the 'White Revolution' from Deesa in Banaskantha, Gujarat, in 2016.
The 258.94 km railway quadrupling project evaluated at the 86th NPG meeting links Vadodara with which city?
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Correct answer: D — Ratlam
PIB 2096204: the project adds a third and fourth line between Vadodara (Gujarat) and Ratlam (Madhya Pradesh).
The Network Planning Group under PM GatiShakti is chaired by an official of which department?
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Correct answer: A — DPIIT
PIB 2096204: the 86th NPG meeting was chaired by E. Srinivas, Joint Secretary, DPIIT.
What MSP was fixed for raw jute (TD-3 grade) for the 2025-26 season?
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Correct answer: B — ₹5,650 per quintal
PIB 2095068: the MSP of raw jute (TD-3 grade) was fixed at ₹5,650 per quintal, ₹315 above 2024-25.
What return over the all-India weighted average cost of production does the 2025-26 raw jute MSP ensure?
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Correct answer: D — 66.8%
PIB 2095068: the MSP ensures a return of 66.8% over the all-India weighted average cost of production.
Which state accounts for 82% of India's jute farmers, according to the Cabinet's January 2025 MSP decision?
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Correct answer: A — West Bengal
PIB 2095068: 82% of jute farmers belong to West Bengal; Assam and Bihar have 9% each of jute production.
Which CSIR institute organised the XXVII International Congress on Glass 2025 in Kolkata?
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Correct answer: B — CSIR-CGCRI
PIB 2094610: ICG 2025 was organised by CSIR-Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute (CSIR-CGCRI).
At which venue was the XXVII International Congress on Glass 2025 inaugurated on 20 January 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Biswa Bangla Convention Centre, Kolkata
PIB 2094610: Jitendra Singh inaugurated ICG 2025 at the Biswa Bangla Convention Centre, Kolkata.
The MoEFCC workshop on 'Financing India's Green Transition Plan and Adaptation Needs', which began in Kolkata on 16 January 2025, was held under which programme?
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Correct answer: C — Green Climate Fund Readiness Programme
PIB (MoEFCC): the workshop was organised under the ongoing Green Climate Fund Readiness Programme.
At the Kolkata green finance workshop (January 2025), the MoEFCC Economic Advisor noted that which document called for developing India's own climate finance taxonomy?
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Correct answer: A — Union Budget 2024-25
PIB: Rajasree Ray pointed out that the Budget presented for 2024-25 called for developing India's own climate finance taxonomy.
What total amount did the High-Level Committee chaired by Amit Shah approve for disaster mitigation and capacity-building projects (announced 26 November 2024)?
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Correct answer: B — ₹1,115.67 crore
PIB (MHA): the HLC approved ₹1,115.67 crore — ₹1,000 crore for landslide mitigation and ₹115.67 crore for Civil Defence training.
The ₹1,000-crore National Landslide Risk Mitigation project approved by the HLC in November 2024 is to be funded from which fund?
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Correct answer: C — National Disaster Mitigation Fund
PIB (MHA): the landslide proposal was considered for funding from the National Disaster Mitigation Fund (NDMF).
Consider the following statements about the HLC approvals announced on 26 November 2024: 1. The National Landslide Risk Mitigation project covers 15 States. 2. The Civil Defence training and capacity-building project covers only the North Eastern States. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
PIB (MHA): the landslide project covers 15 States, but the ₹115.67-crore Civil Defence project covers all States and UTs. Only 1 is correct.
Which edition of the pan-India coastal defence exercise Sea Vigil concluded on 21 November 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Fourth
PIB (Defence): the fourth edition of the Pan-India Coastal Defence Exercise Sea Vigil 24 concluded on 21 Nov 2024.
Since which year has the coastal defence exercise Sea Vigil been held?
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Correct answer: C — 2018
PIB (Defence): since its inception in 2018, Sea Vigil has played a pivotal role in India's coastal defence preparedness.
According to the official release on Sea Vigil 24, what is the length of India's coastline covered by the exercise?
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Correct answer: A — 11,098 km
PIB (Defence): Sea Vigil 24 spanned the entirety of India's 11,098 km coastline and its EEZ of 2.4 million sq km.
Which is India's first coastal industrial corridor, as described by DPIIT?
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Correct answer: B — East Coast Economic Corridor
PIB (DPIIT): the East Coast Economic Corridor (ECEC) is India's first coastal corridor.
Which was India's first industrial corridor, before the four corridors approved in November 2016?
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Correct answer: D — Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor
PIB (DPIIT): India's first corridor was the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC).
Which company is building the Indian Navy's 25T bollard pull tugs, including 'Yuvan' launched on 17 November 2024?
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Correct answer: C — Titagarh Rail Systems Ltd
PIB (Defence): the contract for six 25T BP tugs was given to Titagarh Rail Systems Ltd, Kolkata.
The keels of which two 25T bollard pull tugs were laid in Kolkata on 17 November 2024, when 'Yuvan' was launched?
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Correct answer: A — Ojas and Sabal
PIB (Defence): the keels of the fifth and sixth tugs, Ojas and Sabal, were laid.
The Indian Navy's 25T bollard pull tugs being built in Kolkata follow the classification rules of:
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Correct answer: D — Indian Register of Shipping
PIB (Defence): the tugs are being built under the classification rules of the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS).
In November 2024, the High-Level Committee chaired by Amit Shah approved fire-services projects worth how much for Chhattisgarh, Odisha and West Bengal?
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Correct answer: D — ₹725.62 crore
PIB (MHA): the committee approved three projects of ₹725.62 crore; ₹5,000 crore is the NDRF allocation for the scheme and ₹2,542.12 crore the earlier approvals for 15 states.
The Centre's ₹5,000 crore allocation for 'Expansion and Modernization of Fire Services in the States' is under which fund?
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Correct answer: B — National Disaster Response Fund
PIB (MHA): the Central Government has allocated ₹5,000 crore under the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) for the scheme.
Of the three states in the November 2024 fire-services approval, which received the largest amount?
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Correct answer: A — West Bengal
PIB (MHA): West Bengal ₹376.76 crore, Odisha ₹201.10 crore and Chhattisgarh ₹147.76 crore.
Where was the keel of the first two Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels laid on 5 November 2024?
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Correct answer: C — Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers, Kolkata
PIB (MoD): the keel laying of Yard 3037 and 3038 was held at GRSE, Kolkata on 5 November 2024.
How many Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels were contracted by the MoD in March 2023?
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Correct answer: A — 11
PIB (MoD): contracts for 11 NGOPVs were concluded in March 2023 — seven with GSL, Goa and four with GRSE, Kolkata.
The Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels have an approximate tonnage of:
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Correct answer: B — 3,000 tonnes
PIB (MoD): the NGOPVs with an approximate tonnage of 3,000 t are envisaged for coastal defence, SAR, offshore asset protection and anti-piracy.
What is the name of the mascot unveiled on Coal India Limited's 50th Foundation Day (3 November 2024)?
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Correct answer: A — Angara
PIB (Coal): G Kishan Reddy launched the Golden Jubilee logo and unveiled the mascot 'Angara'.
Coal India Limited celebrated its 50th Foundation Day at its headquarters in which city?
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Correct answer: C — Kolkata
PIB (Coal): CIL marked its 50th Foundation Day at the CIL Headquarters in Kolkata.
In which year was the Coal Mines Special Provision (CMSP) Act enacted, as recalled at CIL's 50th Foundation Day?
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Correct answer: B — 2015
PIB (Coal): the CMSP Act was enacted in 2015 to augment coal production through transparent allocation of coal mines via auction.
What was the cost of the Passenger Terminal Building and Maitri Dwar at Petrapole inaugurated on 27 October 2024?
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Correct answer: C — ₹487 crore
PIB (MHA), 27 Oct 2024: built at a cost of Rs 487 crore by the LPAI.
Which body built the new Passenger Terminal Building at Petrapole?
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Correct answer: A — Land Port Authority of India
PIB (MHA), 27 Oct 2024: built by the Land Port Authority of India (LPAI).
According to the Home Minister at Petrapole on 27 October 2024, how many land ports are currently operating in India?
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Correct answer: B — 12
PIB (MHA), 27 Oct 2024: currently 12 land ports are being operated in India, with plans to establish 23 more.
Consider the following about the Petrapole inauguration of 27 October 2024: 1. A Maitri Dwar was inaugurated along with the Passenger Terminal Building. 2. The facilities were built by the National Highways Authority of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
PIB (MHA), 27 Oct 2024: the Passenger Terminal Building and Maitri Dwar were inaugurated; they were built by the Land Port Authority of India, not NHAI.
Which regional headquarters of the Indian Coast Guard put in place preventive measures ahead of Cyclone Dana (PIB, 23 October 2024)?
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Correct answer: C — ICG Region (North-East)
PIB, 23 Oct 2024: as Cyclone Dana is forecast to make landfall on October 24-25 along the coasts of West Bengal and Odisha, Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Region (North-East) has implemented a series of preventive measures.
Who chaired the National Crisis Management Committee meeting on 21 October 2024 that reviewed preparedness for the impending Bay of Bengal cyclone?
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Correct answer: B — Cabinet Secretary Dr T.V. Somanathan
PIB, 21 Oct 2024: Cabinet Secretary Dr T.V. Somanathan chaired the NCMC meeting; the DG of IMD briefed the Committee.
Which edition of the IAF-RSAF Joint Military Training (JMT) exercise began on 21 October 2024?
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Correct answer: B — 12th
PIB, 21 Oct 2024: the IAF and RSAF commenced the 12th edition of the Joint Military Training (JMT) exercise.
Where did the 12th IAF-RSAF Joint Military Training exercise commence on 21 October 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Air Force Station Kalaikunda, West Bengal
PIB, 21 Oct 2024: the exercise commenced at Air Force Station Kalaikunda, West Bengal.
As per PIB, the bilateral phase of the 12th IAF-RSAF JMT exercise was to be conducted during:
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Correct answer: D — 13-21 November 2024
PIB, 21 Oct 2024: the bilateral phase of the exercise will be conducted from 13 to 21 November 2024.
On 20 October 2024, PM Modi laid the foundation stone for runway expansion and a new terminal building at Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, Varanasi, worth about:
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Correct answer: A — ₹2,870 crore
PIB, 20 Oct 2024: runway expansion, new terminal building and allied works of LBS International Airport, Varanasi worth around ₹2,870 crore. (₹6,100 crore is the total of all airport projects.)
On 20 October 2024, the PM laid foundation stones for New Civil Enclaves at three airports. Which of the following was NOT one of them?
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Correct answer: C — Rewa
PIB, 20 Oct 2024: New Civil Enclaves at Agra, Darbhanga and Bagdogra airports. Rewa's new terminal building was inaugurated, not a civil enclave.
Consider the following about the PM's Varanasi programme of 20 October 2024: 1. New terminal buildings of Rewa, Maa Mahamaya (Ambikapur) and Sarsawa airports worth over ₹220 crore were inaugurated. 2. Phases 2 and 3 of the Varanasi Sports Complex redevelopment were inaugurated under the Khelo India scheme and the Smart City Mission. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are stated in the PIB release of 20 Oct 2024.
After the new terminals inaugurated on 20 October 2024, the combined annual passenger handling capacity of Rewa, Ambikapur and Sarsawa airports rose to more than:
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Correct answer: B — 2.3 crore
PIB, 20 Oct 2024: the combined passenger handling capacity of these airports increases to more than 2.3 crore passengers annually.
The NCC's first-ever special sailing expedition (announced 20 October 2024) involves how many Naval Wing cadets, sailing about how far?
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Correct answer: C — 528 cadets, 1,200 km
PIB, 20 Oct 2024: 528 Naval Wing cadets will sail approximately 1,200 km along the Ganges and Hooghly.
The NCC sailing expedition along the Ganges and Hooghly (October-December 2024) was to run between:
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Correct answer: D — Kanpur and Kolkata
PIB, 20 Oct 2024: the expedition will be flagged off from Kanpur on 21 October 2024 and conclude in Kolkata on 20 December 2024.
The NCC's first special sailing expedition is a lead-up event to which camp, and in how many phases is it held?
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Correct answer: B — Republic Day Camp 2025; six phases
PIB, 20 Oct 2024: a flagship event leading up to the Republic Day Camp 2025; cadets from all State Directorates will take part in this six-phase event.