State Staff Selection Current Affairs Quiz — All time
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
In which event did Anandkumar Velkumar win gold at the Speed Skating World Championships 2025 to become India's first world champion in skating?
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Correct answer: B — Senior men's 1000m sprint
Velkumar won gold in the senior men's 1000m sprint in 1:24.924, a day after winning bronze in the 500m sprint.
Where were the Speed Skating World Championships 2025, at which Anandkumar Velkumar won gold, held?
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Correct answer: D — Beidaihe, China
The championships were held in Beidaihe, China, where Velkumar won the senior men's 1000m sprint on 15 September 2025.
What was India's annual WPI-based inflation rate (provisional) for August 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 0.52%
WPI inflation was 0.52% (provisional) in August 2025, turning positive after -0.19% in June and -0.58% in July.
What is the base year of the Wholesale Price Index series used for the August 2025 release?
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Correct answer: C — 2011-12
The WPI release for August 2025 uses the series with base year 2011-12.
What were India's estimated total exports (merchandise and services combined) in August 2025?
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Correct answer: D — US$ 69.16 billion
Total exports in August 2025 were estimated at US$ 69.16 billion, up 9.34% from US$ 63.25 billion in August 2024; US$ 35.10 billion was merchandise exports alone.
Which merchandise export category recorded the highest growth (25.93%) among the major drivers listed for August 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Electronic goods
Electronic goods exports rose 25.93%, from US$ 2.32 billion to US$ 2.93 billion; gems and jewellery grew 15.57%, drugs and pharmaceuticals 6.94% and petroleum products 6.54%.
In which district of Jharkhand did CoBRA and Jharkhand Police neutralise Maoist Central Committee member Sahdev Soren on 15 September 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Hazaribagh
The anti-Naxal operation in which Sahdev Soren alias Parvesh (₹1 crore bounty) was neutralised took place in Hazaribagh, Jharkhand.
The CoBRA battalions, which led the Hazaribagh operation of 15 September 2025, belong to which force?
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Correct answer: B — Central Reserve Police Force
The operation was carried out by the CoBRA battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) together with Jharkhand Police.
According to the PLFS monthly bulletin, what was India's overall unemployment rate for persons aged 15 years and above in August 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 5.1%
The overall unemployment rate declined for the second consecutive month, from 5.6% in June and 5.2% in July to 5.1% in August 2025.
The monthly estimates of the Periodic Labour Force Survey are based on which approach?
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Correct answer: B — Current Weekly Status
The PLFS monthly bulletins present LFPR, WPR and unemployment rate estimates at the all-India level following the Current Weekly Status (CWS) approach.
The Defence Procurement Manual 2025, approved on 14 September 2025, replaces a manual that was last promulgated in which year?
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Correct answer: B — 2009
The DPM, which regulates revenue procurement by the Defence Services, was last promulgated in 2009; the revised DPM 2025 was approved by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
The Defence Procurement Manual 2025 primarily governs which type of procurement by the Ministry of Defence?
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Correct answer: D — Revenue procurement of goods and services
The DPM lays down principles for all revenue procurements in the Ministry, valued at around ₹1 lakh crore in the current financial year.
Consider the following statements about liquidated damages (LD) under the Defence Procurement Manual 2025: 1. No LD will be levied during the development phase of a contract. 2. The maximum LD has been lowered to 5%, rising to 10% only in cases of inordinate delay. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: DPM 2025 introduces no LD during the development phase and a minimal 0.1% LD after the prototype is developed; maximum LD is lowered to 5%, and only for inordinate delays can it reach 10%.
Under DPM 2025, for how long can the Ministry of Defence give assured orders (in terms of quantity) to suppliers who develop items?
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Correct answer: A — Up to five years, extendable by up to five more years in special circumstances
DPM 2025 provides an assured guarantee of orders in terms of quantity for up to five years and, in special circumstances, up to another five years.
Where were the World Boxing Championships 2025, at which Minakshi Hooda and Jaismine Lamboria won gold, held?
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Correct answer: D — Liverpool, United Kingdom
The World Boxing Championships 2025 were held in Liverpool, where Minakshi won the 48kg and Jaismine the 57kg title.
In which weight category did Jaismine Lamboria win gold at the World Boxing Championships 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 57kg
Jaismine Lamboria won the women's 57kg title, beating Poland's Julia Szeremeta 4-1; Minakshi Hooda won the 48kg title.
Whom did Minakshi Hooda defeat in the women's 48kg final at the World Boxing Championships 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Nazym Kyzaibay of Kazakhstan
Minakshi beat Kazakhstan's Paris Olympics bronze medallist Nazym Kyzaibay 4-1 in the 48kg final; she had beaten Mongolia's Altantsetseg Lutsaikhan in the semi-final.
Consider the following statements about India's campaign at the World Boxing Championships 2025: 1. India won four medals, all of them in the women's section. 2. Nupur Sheoran won gold in the women's 80+kg category. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct: India won two golds (Minakshi, Jaismine), a silver and a bronze, all by women, while the men drew a blank. Statement 2 is incorrect: Nupur Sheoran won silver in the 80+kg after losing the final 3-2 to Poland's Agata Kaczmarska.
The Assam Bioethanol Plant inaugurated by the Prime Minister on 14 September 2025 at Numaligarh produces ethanol from which feedstock?
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Correct answer: A — Bamboo
The PM inaugurated the Assam Bioethanol Plant at Numaligarh Refinery Limited, a modern plant that produces bio-ethanol from bamboo.
The Kuruwa–Narengi Bridge, whose foundation stone was laid in Darrang on 14 September 2025, is being built over which river?
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Correct answer: C — Brahmaputra
The Kuruwa–Narengi Bridge is over the Brahmaputra; the PM said it will cut travel time between Guwahati and Darrang to a few minutes.
Consider the following statements about the projects launched by the PM in Assam on 14 September 2025: 1. The Guwahati Ring Road will connect five national highways, two state highways, one airport, three railway stations and one inland water terminal. 2. The polypropylene plant whose foundation stone was laid is located at Bongaigaon Refinery. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct: the PM said the ring road will create Assam's first seamless multi-modal connectivity network linking these assets. Statement 2 is incorrect: the polypropylene plant is at Numaligarh Refinery Limited in Golaghat.
What nationwide mission did the Prime Minister announce at Darrang on 14 September 2025, citing threats from infiltration in border regions?
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Correct answer: C — Demography Mission
The PM said conspiracies were under way to alter the demographics of border regions through infiltration, posing a serious threat to national security, and announced a nationwide Demography Mission.
Which health education project was among those whose foundation stone the PM laid in Darrang on 14 September 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Darrang Medical College & Hospital
The Darrang projects included Darrang Medical College & Hospital along with a GNM School and B.Sc. Nursing College.
With which agency did UPSC collaborate for its AI-enabled facial authentication pilot during the NDA and CDS examinations on 14 September 2025?
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Correct answer: B — National e-Governance Division (NeGD)
The pilot was undertaken in collaboration with the National e-Governance Division (NeGD) at select centres in Gurugram.
In which city were the select centres where UPSC piloted AI-based facial recognition on 14 September 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Gurugram
The pilot was carried out at select centres in Gurugram, with about 2,700 successful scans for 1,129 candidates.
Where was the fifth Akhil Bhartiya Rajbhasha Sammelan held on Hindi Diwas 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Gandhinagar
Union Home Minister Amit Shah attended the fifth Akhil Bhartiya Rajbhasha Sammelan in Gandhinagar, Gujarat as chief guest on Hindi Diwas, 14 September 2025.
What is 'Saarthi', launched at the Akhil Bhartiya Rajbhasha Sammelan on Hindi Diwas 2025?
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Correct answer: A — A translation system for translating from Hindi into major Indian languages
Amit Shah said the newly launched Saarthi translation system makes it possible to translate easily from Hindi into all major Indian languages and to reply to letters in the sender's language.
According to the Union Home Minister on Hindi Diwas 2025, the Hindi Shabdsindhu dictionary, which began with 51,000 words, now contains over how many words, and by when is it expected to become the world's largest dictionary?
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Correct answer: D — 7 lakh words; by 2029
Amit Shah said Hindi Shabdsindhu, which began with 51,000 words, now contains over 7 lakh words and by 2029 will become the world's largest dictionary.
Which team defeated India in the final of the Women's Hockey Asia Cup 2025 on 14 September 2025?
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Correct answer: A — China
Hosts China beat India 4-1 in the final in Hangzhou to win their third Women's Asia Cup title.
Who scored India's only goal in the Women's Hockey Asia Cup 2025 final?
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Correct answer: D — Navneet Kaur
Navneet Kaur converted a penalty corner in the first minute to give India the lead before China scored four times.
Consider the following statements about the Women's Hockey Asia Cup 2025: 1. India's loss in the final meant they missed direct qualification for the 2026 FIH Women's World Cup. 2. The final was played in India. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct: continental champions qualify directly, so China qualified and India must go through the qualifiers. Statement 2 is incorrect: the final was played at the Gongshu Canal Sports Park in Hangzhou, China.
The 2026 FIH Women's Hockey World Cup, for which China qualified by winning the Asia Cup 2025, will be co-hosted by which countries?
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Correct answer: C — Belgium and the Netherlands
The 2026 FIH Women's Hockey World Cup is to be co-hosted by Belgium and the Netherlands.
At which place in Manipur did PM Modi lay the foundation stone of projects worth over ₹7,300 crore on 13 September 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Churachandpur
PM Modi laid the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth over ₹7,300 crore at Churachandpur; projects worth over ₹1,200 crore were inaugurated at Imphal.
Which project, with an investment of over ₹3,600 crore, did PM Modi highlight at Imphal on 13 September 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Manipur Urban Roads Project
The PM highlighted the Manipur Urban Roads Project (over ₹3,600 crore) and the Manipur Infotech Development Project (over ₹500 crore).
During his Manipur visit in September 2025, PM Modi recalled that which leader had called Manipur 'the gateway to India's independence'?
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Correct answer: D — Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose
The PM said Netaji Subhas had called Manipur the gateway to India's independence.
Consider the following statements about PM Modi's Manipur visit of 13 September 2025: 1. At Imphal, he highlighted the Manipur Infotech Development Project, with an investment of over ₹500 crore. 2. He called for strengthening dialogue to build a bridge of harmony between the hills and the valley. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: at Imphal the PM highlighted the Manipur Infotech Development Project (over ₹500 crore) and urged continued dialogue to build harmony between the hills and the valley.
Which rail line, inaugurated on 13 September 2025, connected Mizoram's capital Aizawl to the Indian Railways network for the first time?
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Correct answer: B — Bairabi–Sairang
PM Modi inaugurated the Bairabi–Sairang new rail line, connecting the capital of Mizoram to the Indian Railways network for the first time.
How many tunnels does the Bairabi–Sairang rail line in Mizoram have?
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Correct answer: D — 45
The line, built in a challenging hilly area, has 45 tunnels, 55 major bridges and 88 minor bridges.
Which Rajdhani Express did PM Modi flag off on 13 September 2025 with the opening of the Bairabi–Sairang line?
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Correct answer: A — Sairang (Aizawl)–Delhi (Anand Vihar) Rajdhani Express
The PM flagged off the Sairang (Aizawl)–Delhi (Anand Vihar Terminal) Rajdhani Express, along with the Sairang–Guwahati and Sairang–Kolkata Expresses.
Consider the following statements about the Bairabi–Sairang rail line: 1. The project is worth over ₹8,070 crore and is about 51 km long. 2. The Prime Minister attended the inauguration in person at Aizawl. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. The line is worth over ₹8,070 crore and is 51 km long, but bad weather kept the PM at Lengpui Airport, so he addressed the event by video-conference.
The Prime Minister addressed the 100th birth anniversary celebrations of which Bharat Ratna awardee in Guwahati on 13 September 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Bhupen Hazarika
The PM addressed the centenary birth anniversary celebrations of Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhupen Hazarika in Guwahati, where a biography of Hazarika was released.
The Bhupen Hazarika Bridge, mentioned by the PM at the centenary celebrations, connects Assam with which state?
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Correct answer: D — Arunachal Pradesh
The PM said one of the longest bridges in the country, connecting Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, has been named the Bhupen Hazarika Bridge.
On which date is Bhupen Hazarika's birth anniversary observed, as recalled by the PM at the Guwahati celebrations?
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Correct answer: A — 8 September
The PM said that just a few days earlier, on 8 September, Bhupen Hazarika's birth anniversary had been observed; the Guwahati event on 13 September marked the centenary celebrations.
Consider the following statements made by the PM about Bhupen Hazarika at the centenary celebrations on 13 September 2025: 1. Hazarika went to Kashi for his graduation. 2. The PM said Hazarika's life reflected the spirit of 'Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat'. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: the PM said Hazarika's musical journey began with the Brahmaputra and matured by the Ganga after he went to Kashi for graduation, and that his life reflected 'Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat'.
Which state legislature hosted the 11th CPA India Region Conference that concluded on 13 September 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Karnataka
The 11th Commonwealth Parliamentary Association India Region Conference was hosted by the Karnataka Legislature in Bengaluru from 11 to 13 September 2025.
Who is the President of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) India Region, as stated at the 11th CPA India Region Conference?
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Correct answer: C — Lok Sabha Speaker
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla addressed the conference as President of the CPA India Region.
Consider the following statements about the 11th CPA India Region Conference: 1. Its theme centred on dialogue and discussion in legislative institutions as a foundation of public trust. 2. The valedictory address was delivered by the Chief Justice of the Karnataka High Court. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct: the theme was 'Dialogue and Discussion in Legislative Institutions: A Foundation of Public Trust and a Means to Fulfill Public Aspirations'. Statement 2 is incorrect: the valedictory address was delivered by Karnataka Governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot.
Which shipyard built 'Androth', the second Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft delivered to the Indian Navy on 13 September 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers
Androth is the second of eight ASW SWCs being built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata, and was delivered at GRSE on 13 September 2025.
The name of the Navy's new anti-submarine shallow water craft 'Androth' is derived from an island in which archipelago?
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Correct answer: C — Lakshadweep
The name Androth is derived from Androth Island in the Lakshadweep archipelago, underscoring India's commitment to safeguarding its maritime territories.
Consider the following statements about the ASW Shallow Water Craft 'Androth': 1. At about 77 m, the ASW SWCs are the largest Indian Navy warships propelled by a diesel engine–waterjet combination. 2. Androth is the first of 16 such craft being built by GRSE. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct as per the Ministry of Defence. Statement 2 is incorrect: Androth is the second of eight ASW SWCs being built by GRSE.
Which Indian city will host the 5th Coast Guard Global Summit in 2027?
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Correct answer: D — Chennai
India will host the 5th Coast Guard Global Summit in Chennai in 2027, coinciding with the Indian Coast Guard's golden jubilee.
Where was the 4th Coast Guard Global Summit, which chose India as the next host, held in September 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Rome, Italy
The decision was taken unanimously at the 4th CGGS in Rome, Italy, on 11–12 September 2025, attended by delegates from 115 countries and international organisations.
Which country's coast guard serves as the Secretariat of the Coast Guard Global Summit, as acknowledged by the DG of the Indian Coast Guard?
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Correct answer: A — Japan
During the handover of the CGGS presidency, DG ICG Paramesh Sivamani thanked the Italian Coast Guard for its hospitality and the Japan Coast Guard for its role as the CGGS Secretariat.
What did the Prime Minister launch at the International Conference on Gyan Bharatam on 12 September 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Gyan Bharatam Portal for manuscript digitisation
The PM launched the Gyan Bharatam Portal, a dedicated digital platform to accelerate manuscript digitisation, preservation and public access.
According to the PM at the Gyan Bharatam conference, India has the world's largest collection of about how many manuscripts?
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Correct answer: C — 1 crore
The PM said India today has the world's largest collection of about one crore manuscripts.
Which of the following correctly lists the four pillars of India's knowledge tradition as described by the PM at the Gyan Bharatam conference?
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Correct answer: D — Preservation, Innovation, Addition, Adaptation
The PM said India's knowledge tradition is built on four pillars: Preservation, Innovation, Addition and Adaptation.
Consider the following statements about the Gyan Bharatam initiative: 1. The first Gyan Bharatam International Conference was organised by the Ministry of Education at IIT Delhi. 2. According to the Union Home Minister, the mission will survey, document and analyse more than one crore manuscripts at a cost of ₹483 crore. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Statement 1 is incorrect: the conference was organised by the Ministry of Culture at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, from 11 to 13 September 2025. Statement 2 is correct as stated by Amit Shah.
What was the theme of the first Gyan Bharatam International Conference held from 11 to 13 September 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Reclaiming India's Knowledge Legacy through Manuscript Heritage
The Ministry of Culture organised the conference on 'Reclaiming India's Knowledge Legacy through Manuscript Heritage' at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, with over 1,100 participants.
Who administered the oath of office to C.P. Radhakrishnan as Vice President of India on 12 September 2025?
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Correct answer: C — President Droupadi Murmu
President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath of office of Vice President to C.P. Radhakrishnan at Ganatantra Mandap, Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Which post did C.P. Radhakrishnan hold immediately before becoming Vice President of India?
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Correct answer: A — Governor of Maharashtra
Radhakrishnan was formerly the Governor of Maharashtra; he had earlier been Governor of Jharkhand with additional charge of Telangana and Puducherry.
From which Lok Sabha constituency was C.P. Radhakrishnan elected in 1998 and 1999?
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Correct answer: B — Coimbatore
Radhakrishnan was elected to the Lok Sabha for the first time from Coimbatore in 1998 and re-elected in 1999.
Consider the following statements: 1. The Vice President of India is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. 2. C.P. Radhakrishnan is the 17th person to hold the office of Vice President of India. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. Radhakrishnan took oath as the 15th Vice President and Chairman of the Rajya Sabha; 'seventeenth' refers to the number of the Vice-Presidential election held in 2025, not to the office-holder.
Who was sworn in as Prime Minister of Nepal's interim government on 12 September 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Sushila Karki
Former Chief Justice Sushila Karki was sworn in as interim Prime Minister, becoming Nepal's first woman Prime Minister.
For which date were Nepal's new parliamentary elections scheduled after President Paudel dissolved Parliament on Sushila Karki's recommendation in September 2025?
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Correct answer: D — 5 March 2026
The President's office said Parliament was dissolved on Karki's recommendation and new elections were scheduled for 5 March 2026.
Consider the following statements about Sushila Karki: 1. Before becoming Nepal's first woman Prime Minister, she had been Nepal's first woman Chief Justice. 2. India's MEA welcomed the formation of the interim government led by her, hoping it would foster peace and stability. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: Karki was appointed Nepal's first woman Chief Justice in 2016, and the MEA welcomed the interim government she leads, saying it was hopeful this would help foster peace and stability.
Where was the Indian Navy's new base INS Aravali commissioned on 12 September 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Gurugram
INS Aravali, the Navy's latest naval base, was commissioned at Gurugram in the presence of the Chief of the Naval Staff.
INS Aravali, commissioned in September 2025, will primarily support which function of the Indian Navy?
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Correct answer: A — Information and communication centres for command, control and Maritime Domain Awareness
INS Aravali will support the Navy's information and communication centres, which are key to its command, control and Maritime Domain Awareness framework.
What is the motto of the naval base INS Aravali?
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Correct answer: C — Samudrik Surakshayah Sahyogam
INS Aravali is guided by the motto 'Samudrik Surakshayah Sahyogam', meaning 'Maritime Security through Collaboration'.
Through which platform did the Agriculture Ministry send AI-based monsoon forecasts by SMS to about 3.8 crore farmers in 2025?
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Correct answer: B — m-Kisan
The ministry sent AI-based monsoon forecasts via SMS through m-Kisan to nearly 3.8 crore farmers across 13 states.
The AI-based monsoon forecasts sent to farmers in 2025 blended which two open-access models?
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Correct answer: C — Google's NeuralGCM and ECMWF's AIFS
The forecasts used by the ministry were a blend of Google's NeuralGCM and the ECMWF's Artificial Intelligence Forecasting System (AIFS), which outperformed other forecasts at predicting local monsoon onset.
The annual licensing policy for opium poppy cultivation for crop year 2025-26 covers farmers in which three states?
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Correct answer: B — Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh
The policy announced on 12 September 2025 covers farmers in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh, with about 1.21 lakh farmers estimated to be eligible.
Under the opium licensing policy for 2025-26, cultivators with an average morphine yield between 3.0 and 4.2 kg per hectare become eligible for which method of cultivation?
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Correct answer: C — Concentrate of Poppy Straw (CPS) method with unlanced poppy straw
Cultivators with morphine yields between 3.0 and 4.2 kg per hectare can cultivate unlanced poppy straw under the Concentrate of Poppy Straw (CPS) method, with a five-year licence; those at 4.2 kg or above are retained as opium gum cultivators.
What was India's CPI-based retail inflation (provisional) for August 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 2.07%
All India CPI inflation was 2.07% (provisional) in August 2025, 46 basis points higher than in July; 0.52% was the WPI figure for August.
What was the base year of the CPI series used for the August 2025 inflation release?
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Correct answer: B — 2012
The release gives Consumer Price Index numbers on base 2012=100 for rural, urban and combined.
Consider the following statements about CPI data for August 2025: 1. Food inflation based on CFPI was negative for the third consecutive month. 2. Rural headline inflation was higher than urban headline inflation. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct: CFPI food inflation was -0.69%, negative for the third month in a row. Statement 2 is incorrect: rural inflation was 1.69% while urban inflation was 2.47%.
Which EU Commissioner addressed the 65th Annual Session of ACMA on 12 September 2025 and said India and the EU aim to finalise their FTA by year-end?
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Correct answer: A — Maroš Šefčovič
Maroš Šefčovič, EU Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, said India and the EU were negotiating a ground-breaking FTA with unprecedented momentum and working to finalise it by year-end.
At the annual session of which industry body did Piyush Goyal speak about the India–EU FTA on 12 September 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Automotive Component Manufacturers Association (ACMA)
Goyal addressed the 65th Annual Session of the Automotive Component Manufacturers Association (ACMA), saying the FTA would open new opportunities for the auto component sector.
In which Indian city did PM Modi hold talks with Mauritius PM Navinchandra Ramgoolam on 11 September 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Varanasi
PM Modi welcomed PM Ramgoolam to his parliamentary constituency, Kashi (Varanasi), where the talks and joint press statement took place.
Which of the following is a grant project in India's special economic package for Mauritius announced in September 2025?
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Correct answer: C — New Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam National Hospital
The new SSR National Hospital is among the grant projects (with an AYUSH Centre of Excellence, a veterinary school and helicopters); Motorway M4, the ATC tower and Ring Road Phase II are grant-cum-LoC projects.
India agreed in principle to assist Mauritius in developing and surveilling which area, as part of the September 2025 package?
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Correct answer: A — Chagos Marine Protected Area
On the strategic side, the two sides agreed in principle on redevelopment of a port in Mauritius and assistance in development and surveillance of the Chagos Marine Protected Area.
How much budgetary assistance did India agree in principle to extend to Mauritius in the current financial year (2025-26)?
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Correct answer: D — USD 25 million
India agreed in principle to extend budgetary assistance of USD 25 million in the current financial year.
Consider the following outcomes of the Mauritius PM's state visit to India in September 2025: 1. An agreement was signed to establish a telemetry, tracking and telecommunication station for satellites and launch vehicles. 2. NTPC will work towards a 17.5 MW floating solar PV project at Tamarind Falls. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: the list of outcomes includes the space telemetry, tracking and telecommunication station agreement and an announcement to take forward a 17.5 MW floating solar PV project at Tamarind Falls, with an NTPC team to finalise an agreement with CEB.
Aboard which vessel is the tri-service all-women circumnavigation expedition 'Samudra Pradakshina' being undertaken?
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Correct answer: C — IASV Triveni
Ten women officers are sailing aboard the indigenously built Indian Army Sailing Vessel (IASV) Triveni; INSV Tarini was used in the earlier double-handed circumnavigation by two Navy officers.
Which three great capes will the 'Samudra Pradakshina' expedition round?
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Correct answer: A — Leeuwin, Horn and Good Hope
The crew will cross the Equator twice and round the three great Capes: Leeuwin, Horn and Good Hope.
Approximately what distance will the 'Samudra Pradakshina' expedition cover over nine months?
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Correct answer: D — 26,000 nautical miles
The 10 women officers will sail about 26,000 nautical miles on an easterly route over nine months, returning to Mumbai in May 2026.
Consider the following statements about 'Samudra Pradakshina': 1. It was flagged off from Kochi by the Chief of the Naval Staff. 2. The crew comprises women officers from all three services. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Statement 1 is incorrect: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh flagged it off virtually from South Block, with the expedition starting from the Gateway of India, Mumbai. Statement 2 is correct: it is a tri-service all-women expedition of 10 officers.
After the September 2025 expansion, at how many airports is the Fast Track Immigration–Trusted Traveller Programme (FTI-TTP) operational?
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Correct answer: B — 13
With Lucknow, Thiruvananthapuram, Trichy, Kozhikode and Amritsar added on 11 September 2025, Amit Shah said FTI-TTP is operational at a total of 13 airports.
Which of the following airports was NOT among the five added to FTI-TTP on 11 September 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Jaipur
The five airports added were Lucknow, Thiruvananthapuram, Trichy, Kozhikode and Amritsar.
Which two upcoming airports does the Home Ministry plan to integrate with FTI-TTP?
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Correct answer: A — Navi Mumbai and Jewar
Amit Shah said the Ministry of Home Affairs has planned to integrate the programme with the upcoming Navi Mumbai and Jewar airports.
Where did IIM Ahmedabad open its first-ever overseas campus in September 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Dubai
The Crown Prince of Dubai inaugurated IIM Ahmedabad's first-ever overseas campus in Dubai on 11 September 2025.
Who inaugurated the IIM Ahmedabad campus in Dubai on 11 September 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
The campus was inaugurated by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE.
In which city did APEDA open its first office in Bihar on 11 September 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Patna
Piyush Goyal inaugurated APEDA's regional office in Patna at the Bihar Idea Festival on 11 September 2025.
Which GI-tagged product from Bihar was flagged off in a 7-tonne export consignment at the APEDA Patna office inauguration?
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Correct answer: D — Mithila Makhana
A 7 metric ton consignment of GI-tagged Mithila Makhana was flagged off for New Zealand, Canada and the USA, exported by Neha Arya of Darbhanga.