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.
Under which operation did the Indian Navy extend humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah in late 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Operation Sagar Bandhu
PIB 2197802: the Indian Navy undertook HADR operations under Operation Sagar Bandhu.
Why were INS Vikrant and INS Udaygiri already in Colombo when Cyclone Ditwah struck Sri Lanka?
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Correct answer: D — For the Sri Lanka Navy's 75th Anniversary International Fleet Review
PIB 2197802: the ships were present in Colombo as part of the 75th Anniversary International Fleet Review (IFR-2025) of the Sri Lanka Navy.
Exercise Ekuverin, whose 14th edition began in December 2025, is held between India and which country?
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Correct answer: A — Maldives
PIB 2197611: the 14th edition of Joint Military Exercise Ekuverin is between the Indian Army and the Maldives National Defence Force.
Where is the 14th edition of Exercise Ekuverin being held in December 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
PIB 2197611: the exercise commenced at Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala on 2 December 2025.
What does 'Ekuverin', the name of the India–Maldives military exercise, mean in Dhivehi?
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Correct answer: A — Friends
PIB 2197611: EKUVERIN in Dhivehi translates to 'Friends'.
At which DRDO laboratory's facility was the high-speed rocket-sled test of a fighter aircraft escape system conducted in December 2025?
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Correct answer: D — TBRL, Chandigarh
PIB 2197771: the test was at the Rail Track Rocket Sled facility of the Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory, Chandigarh.
Consider the following statements about DRDO's rocket-sled escape system test announced on 2 December 2025: 1. It was conducted with the Aeronautical Development Agency and HAL. 2. A dual-sled system with an LCA aircraft forebody was used. 3. It was a static Zero-Zero test. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
PIB 2197771: done with ADA and HAL using a dual-sled LCA forebody; it was a dynamic test, described as more complex than static tests such as the Net test or Zero-Zero test.
How many member jurisdictions does the Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes have, as stated when India hosted its 18th Plenary?
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Correct answer: C — 172
PIB 2197884: the Global Forum, with 172 member jurisdictions, is the world's leading body for tax transparency standards.
Consider the following statements about the 18th Plenary of the Global Forum on Tax Transparency: 1. India hosted it in New Delhi from 2 to 5 December 2025. 2. The Global Forum implements the EOIR and AEOI standards. 3. Its theme was 'Tax Transparency: Delivering a Shared Vision Through International Cooperation'. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
PIB 2197884: India hosted it in New Delhi on 2–5 December 2025 under that theme; the Forum implements EOIR and AEOI.
According to MNRE (December 2025), what was India's installed non-fossil power capacity as of 31 October 2025?
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Correct answer: C — About 259 GW
PIB 2197760: as of 31 October 2025, installed capacity from non-fossil sources stands at about 259 GW.
India achieved 50% of its installed electricity capacity from non-fossil sources how far ahead of its NDC target, as per MNRE?
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Correct answer: C — Five years
PIB 2197760: India achieved 50% non-fossil installed capacity five years ahead of the target under its NDCs.
Where did the 26th Hornbill Festival open on 1 December 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Naga Heritage Village, Kisama
DIPR Nagaland: the 26th edition commenced at the Naga Heritage Village, Kisama on 1 December 2025.
Which state was the partner state of the Hornbill Festival 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Arunachal Pradesh
DIPR Nagaland: Arunachal Pradesh was the partner state, with six partner countries.
Consider the following statements about the Hornbill Festival 2025: 1. The festival opened on the 63rd Statehood Day of Nagaland. 2. Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla was the Chief Host of the opening. 3. Japan was one of the partner countries. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
DIPR Nagaland: the festival coincided with the 63rd Statehood Day and Governor Bhalla was Chief Host; the partner countries were Austria, Malta, France, Ireland, the UK and Switzerland, not Japan.
How many sittings did the Winter Session 2025 of Parliament (1–19 December 2025) provide?
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Correct answer: B — 15
PIB 2206655: the session that began on 1 December and was adjourned sine die on 19 December provided 15 sittings over 19 days.
On the opening day of the Winter Session 2025, the Rajya Sabha felicitated its Chairman. Who was he?
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Correct answer: C — C. P. Radhakrishnan
PIB 2196810: the Prime Minister spoke at the felicitation of Rajya Sabha Chairman Thiru C. P. Radhakrishnan on 1 December 2025.
How many paddy stubble-burning incidents did Punjab record in the 2025 harvesting season?
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Correct answer: C — 5,114
PIB 2197201: Punjab recorded 5,114 incidents in 2025, a 53% reduction over 2024; Haryana logged 662.
Paddy stubble-burning events in Punjab and Haryana are officially monitored every year during which period?
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Correct answer: B — 15 September to 30 November
PIB 2197201: recording and monitoring is carried out annually from 15 September to 30 November as per the standard protocol developed by ISRO.
Antarctica Day, observed on 1 December, commemorates the signing of the Antarctic Treaty in which year?
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Correct answer: B — 1959
PIB 2197108: Antarctica Day commemorates the signing of the Antarctica Treaty on 1 December 1959.
A commemorative postage stamp released on 1 December 2025 marked the Silver Jubilee of which institution located in Goa?
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Correct answer: D — National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research
PIB 2197108: the Goa Governor released a stamp marking the Silver Jubilee of NCPOR, established on 5 April 2000, at its Vasco-da-Gama campus.
What was India's IIP growth rate for October 2025 as per the quick estimate released on 1 December 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 0.4%
PIB 2196938: the IIP growth rate for October 2025 is 0.4%, against 4.0% in September 2025.
In the October 2025 IIP, which sector recorded the steepest contraction?
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Correct answer: C — Electricity
PIB 2196938: mining fell 1.8%, manufacturing grew 1.8% and electricity fell 6.9% in October 2025.
To which post did Indian Railways promote cricketers Pratika Rawal, Sneh Rana and Renuka Singh Thakur in December 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Officer on Special Duty (Sports)
PIB 2197278: the three were promoted to the Group 'B' Officer-grade post of Officer on Special Duty (Sports) through out-of-turn promotion.
Consider the following statements about the Railways' promotion of three Women's World Cup winners announced on 1 December 2025: 1. The promotion is an initiative of the Railway Sports Promotion Board. 2. The new post carries pay at Level-8 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. 3. All three players were earlier posted in Western Railway. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
PIB 2197278: the initiative is of the RSPB and carries Level-8 pay; all three were serving in Northern Railway, not Western Railway.
In which year was the Border Security Force (BSF) established?
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Correct answer: B — 1965
PIB 2192508: the BSF was established on 1 December 1965.
Where were the BSF's Diamond Jubilee celebrations, at which a commemorative postage stamp was released, held in November 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Bhuj, Gujarat
PIB 2192508: Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed the BSF Diamond Jubilee celebrations in Bhuj, Gujarat on 21 November 2025 and a commemorative stamp was released.
By what percentage did new HIV infections in India decline between 2010 and 2024, as stated on World AIDS Day 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 48.7%
PIB 2197198: new HIV infections declined by 48.7%, AIDS-related deaths by 81.4% and mother-to-child transmission by 74.6% between 2010 and 2024.
What is the name of the IT-enabled virtual platform for confidential HIV risk assessment launched on World AIDS Day 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Breakfree
PIB 2197198: the Minister launched 'Breakfree', an IT-enabled virtual platform offering confidential risk assessment and testing linkage; Sankalak is a programme document whose 7th edition was released.
Consider the following statements about India's HIV response as stated on World AIDS Day 2025: 1. India aims to achieve the 95-95-95 targets by 2030. 2. AIDS-related deaths declined by 81.4% between 2010 and 2024. 3. India HIV Estimates 2025 was released at the event. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
PIB 2197198: India is on track for 95-95-95 by 2030, AIDS-related deaths fell 81.4% from 2010 to 2024, and India HIV Estimates 2025 was released.
Who took charge as Member (Finance), Railway Board on 1 December 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Aparna Garg
PIB 2198323: Ms. Aparna Garg took charge as Member (Finance), Railway Board on 01.12.2025.
Aparna Garg, who became Member (Finance), Railway Board in December 2025, belongs to which service?
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Correct answer: C — Indian Railway Accounts Service
PIB 2198323: she is an Indian Railway Accounts Service (IRAS) officer of the 1987 batch.
In November 2025 the Election Commission of India extended the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls by how long?
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Correct answer: B — One week
On 30 November 2025 the ECI extended the relevant SIR dates by one week.
As per the revised SIR schedule announced in November 2025, the final electoral roll will be published on which date?
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Correct answer: D — 14 February 2026
The revised schedule fixes final publication of the electoral roll on 14 February 2026.
Consider the following statements about the SIR schedule revised by ECI on 30 November 2025: 1. The SIR is being conducted in 12 States/UTs. 2. The qualifying date for the revision is 1 January 2026. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
The ECI release says the SIR is ongoing in 12 States/UTs with 01.01.2026 as the qualifying date.
Under the revised SIR schedule (November 2025), the draft electoral roll is to be published on:
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Correct answer: B — 16 December 2025
Publication of the draft electoral roll is on 16 December 2025 (Tuesday).
In its first-ever participation at the WorldSkills Asia Competition 2025, India secured which rank?
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Correct answer: B — 8th
India finished 8th among 29 participating nations in its debut at WSAC 2025.
At WorldSkills Asia 2025, India's only silver medal was won by Muskan in which skill?
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Correct answer: A — Painting & Decorating
Muskan won silver in Painting & Decorating.
Which Indian pair retained the women's doubles title at the Syed Modi India International 2025 in Lucknow?
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Correct answer: B — Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand
Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand beat Japan's Kaho Osawa and Mai Tanabe 17-21, 21-13, 21-15 to defend their title.
Kidambi Srikanth lost the men's singles final of the Syed Modi International 2025 to:
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Correct answer: C — Jason Gunawan
Jason Gunawan of Hong Kong, China beat Srikanth 21-16, 8-21, 22-20 for his first World Tour title.
In preparation for Cyclone Ditwah (November 2025), the Department of Telecommunications ensured testing of which two facilities across networks as per SOP-2020?
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Correct answer: D — Intra Circle Roaming and Cell Broadcast
As per SOP-2020, DoT completed Intra Circle Roaming (ICR) and Cell Broadcast (CB) testing across all networks.
Cyclone Ditwah (late November 2025) formed over which water body?
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Correct answer: B — Bay of Bengal
DoT's release describes Cyclone Ditwah over the Bay of Bengal, likely to impact coastal Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.
Which team beat India 1-0 in the final of the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2025 to win its maiden title?
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Correct answer: A — Belgium
Belgium beat India 1-0 in the final at Ipoh on 30 November 2025 for its first Sultan Azlan Shah Cup title.
The Sultan Azlan Shah Cup hockey tournament, whose 2025 final India lost, is held in which country?
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Correct answer: B — Malaysia
The 2025 edition was played in Ipoh, Malaysia.
As announced in November 2025, new weather radars in Uttarakhand will come up at which places?
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Correct answer: C — Haridwar, Pantnagar and Auli
Radars exist at Surkanda Devi, Mukteshwar and Lansdowne; three more will be commissioned at Haridwar, Pantnagar and Auli.
The 'World Summit on Disaster Management' addressed by Dr Jitendra Singh on 30 November 2025 was held in:
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Correct answer: D — Dehradun
Dr Jitendra Singh addressed the World Summit on Disaster Management at Dehradun, Uttarakhand.
According to the government (30 November 2025), the Winter Session of Parliament 2025 was scheduled to have how many sittings?
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Correct answer: B — 15
The session from 1 to 19 December 2025 was to provide 15 sittings spread over 19 days.
The all-party meeting held on 30 November 2025 ahead of the Winter Session was chaired by:
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Correct answer: C — Rajnath Singh
The meeting was held under the chairmanship of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh; it was called by Kiren Rijiju.
On 30 November 2025 Virat Kohli scored his 52nd ODI century against South Africa at which venue?
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Correct answer: C — JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi
Kohli made 135 in the 1st ODI at the JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi.
With his 52nd ODI century in November 2025, Virat Kohli surpassed which record?
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Correct answer: D — Sachin Tendulkar's 51 Test centuries, for most centuries in a single format
His 52nd ODI hundred took him past Tendulkar's 51 Test centuries for the most centuries by a batter in one format.
The 60th All India Conference of Director Generals/Inspector Generals of Police (November 2025) was held at:
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Correct answer: A — IIM Raipur
PM Modi attended the 60th DGP/IGP Conference at the Indian Institute of Management, Raipur.
What was the theme of the 60th DGP/IGP Conference held in November 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Viksit Bharat: Security Dimensions
The three-day conference was themed 'Viksit Bharat: Security Dimensions'.
Consider the following statements about the 60th DGP/IGP Conference (November 2025): 1. Awards for the three best-performing cities in urban policing were given for the first time. 2. The PM presented President's Police Medals for Distinguished Service to officers of the Intelligence Bureau. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB states that the PM gave IB officers the President's Police Medals and presented the newly instituted urban policing awards to the three best cities.
The DRDO laboratory 'Defence Materials and Stores Research & Development Establishment' (DMSRDE), visited by the Defence Minister in November 2025, is located in:
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Correct answer: C — Kanpur
DMSRDE is a Kanpur-based laboratory of DRDO; Rajnath Singh visited it on 30 November 2025.
During his visit to DMSRDE in November 2025, the Defence Minister appreciated the lab for developing which fuel for the BrahMos missile?
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Correct answer: D — Naphthyl fuel
Rajnath Singh appreciated DMSRDE for products including Naphthyl Fuel for BrahMos Missile.
The new Jaisalmer–Delhi (Shakur Basti) train flagged off on 29 November 2025 has been named:
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Correct answer: B — Swarn Nagari Express
Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that the Jaisalmer–Delhi (Shakur Basti) Express will be named Swarn Nagari Express.
According to the Railway Minister (November 2025), redevelopment of how many railway stations in Rajasthan is underway at about ₹4,000 crore?
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Correct answer: C — 85
Redevelopment work of 85 stations in Rajasthan, involving about ₹4,000 crore, is underway.
Consider the following statements about the Swarn Nagari Express (November 2025): 1. It runs between Jaisalmer and Delhi (Shakur Basti). 2. It was flagged off from Jodhpur station. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
The Jaisalmer–Delhi (Shakur Basti) service was flagged off from Jaisalmer station, not Jodhpur; Jodhpur is one of the cities on the route.
ECINet, the unified app of the Election Commission of India, integrates about how many earlier election-related apps and websites?
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Correct answer: C — 40
ECINet is a single, unified app integrating the earlier 40 separate election-related applications/websites.
Consider the following statements about ECINet (as of November 2025): 1. Its trial version was used in the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025. 2. Its official launch is planned for January 2026. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
The trial version was used in the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025, and the official launch is planned for January 2026.
Using the trial version of ECINet in the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025, Index Cards were published within how many hours of the close of polls?
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Correct answer: C — 72 hours
ECINet enabled publication of Index Cards within 72 hours of the close of polls, which earlier took weeks or months.
The fourth edition of Kashi Tamil Sangamam (KTS 4.0) was scheduled in Varanasi during:
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Correct answer: B — 2 – 15 December 2025
KTS 4.0 runs from 2 to 15 December 2025 in Varanasi, inaugurated at NaMo Ghat on 2 December.
Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0 coincided with which Tamil festival celebrated on 4 December 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Karthigai Deepam
PIB notes that KTS 4.0 coincides with Karthigai Deepam, celebrated on 4 December.
A block-level climate vulnerability assessment released in November 2025 found how many of Meghalaya's 39 C&RD blocks in high or very high vulnerability categories?
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Correct answer: C — 25
The study found 25 out of 39 C&RD blocks of Meghalaya in high or very high climate vulnerability.
The Meghalaya block-level climate vulnerability assessment (2025) was carried out under which mission of the National Action Plan on Climate Change?
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Correct answer: A — National Mission for Sustaining the Himalayan Ecosystem
The Meghalaya Climate Change Centre conducted the study under NMSHE, part of NAPCC.
Under DST's Climate Change Programme, State Climate Change Cells have been set up in how many States/UTs (as of November 2025)?
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Correct answer: C — 30
DST has established State Climate Change Cells in 30 States/UTs.
Hansa-3 (NG), whose production version was launched in November 2025, is a:
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Correct answer: B — Two-seater trainer aircraft with an all-composite airframe
Hansa-3 (NG) is India's first all-composite airframe two-seater aircraft for PPL and CPL training.
Hansa-3 (NG) trainer aircraft is developed by which institution?
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Correct answer: A — CSIR–National Aerospace Laboratories, Bengaluru
The aircraft was developed by CSIR–NAL; the minister launched it at CSIR–NAL in Bengaluru.
The industry partner for Hansa-3 (NG) is setting up a ₹150 crore manufacturing facility at:
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Correct answer: D — Kuppam, Andhra Pradesh
Pioneer Clean Amps is setting up a ₹150 crore facility at Kuppam, Andhra Pradesh, to produce up to 100 aircraft a year.
According to Dr Jitendra Singh (November 2025), India will need about how many pilots in the next 15–20 years?
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Correct answer: C — 30,000
The minister said India will require nearly 30,000 pilots in the next 15–20 years.
The Assam Group of Ministers report tabled on 29 November 2025 proposed which new Scheduled Tribe category?
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Correct answer: A — ST (Valley)
The GoM recommended a three-tier classification — ST (Plains), ST (Hills) and a new ST (Valley).
Consider the following statements about the Assam GoM report on ST status (November 2025): 1. It was headed by Tribal Affairs (Plains) Minister Ranoj Pegu. 2. It says the six communities can get ST status without any approval of Parliament. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
The GoM was headed by Ranoj Pegu; the report states that final inclusion requires statutory approval by Parliament, so statement 2 is wrong.
Which of the following communities was NOT among the six communities recommended for ST status by the Assam GoM report (November 2025)?
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Correct answer: B — Bodo
The six communities are Tai Ahom, Chutia, Moran, Matak, Koch-Rajbongshi and Tea Tribes (Adivasis); Bodos are already a Scheduled Tribe.