Maharashtra State Staff Selection Current Affairs Quiz — Last 12 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
The ADB loan for the Indore Metro Rail Project signed in November 2025 is denominated in which currency?
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Correct answer: C — Japanese yen
The Indore Metro Rail loan is ¥27,147,200,000, equivalent to about $190.6 million.
The Sustainable Wetland and Integrated Fisheries Transformation (SWIFT) Project, for which ADB signed a $1 million TA grant in November 2025, is in which state?
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Correct answer: D — Assam
The $1 million Technical Assistance grant is for the upcoming SWIFT Project in Assam.
In November 2025 the National Biodiversity Authority released ₹5.34 crore under the Access and Benefit Sharing framework to BMCs in which state?
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Correct answer: B — Maharashtra
The amount went to about 85 BMCs in Wada tehsil (Palghar) and the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation area of Maharashtra.
The NBA's ₹5.34 crore benefit-sharing release (November 2025) followed a case in which a company used which bio-resource to make probiotic products?
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Correct answer: C — Soil bacteria of the genus Bacillus
A company accessed soil micro-organisms — bacteria of the Bacillus genus — to develop probiotic products.
Line 4 (Kharadi–Khadakwasla) and Line 4A (Nal Stop–Manik Baug), approved by the Cabinet in November 2025, belong to which metro project?
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Correct answer: D — Pune Metro
They were approved under Phase-2 of the Pune Metro Rail Project.
What is the combined length of Pune Metro Lines 4 and 4A approved in November 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 31.636 km
Together the lines span 31.636 km with 28 elevated stations, at a cost of ₹9,857.85 crore.
The Badlapur–Karjat 3rd and 4th line approved by the CCEA in November 2025 is part of which corridor?
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Correct answer: A — Mumbai suburban corridor
The Badlapur–Karjat section forms part of the Mumbai suburban corridor.
The 141-km doubling project approved by the CCEA on 26 November 2025 links Kanalus with which place in Gujarat?
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Correct answer: D — Okha (Devbhumi Dwarka)
The project is the Devbhumi Dwarka (Okha)–Kanalus doubling of 141 km.
What is the outlay of the Incentive Scheme for Critical Mineral Recycling reviewed in November 2025?
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Correct answer: B — ₹1,500 crore
The Incentive Scheme for Critical Mineral Recycling has an outlay of ₹1,500 crore.
Which institution is the Project Management Agency for the Critical Mineral Recycling Incentive Scheme?
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Correct answer: D — JNARDDC, Nagpur
Jawaharlal Nehru Aluminium Research, Development & Design Centre (JNARDDC), Nagpur, an autonomous institute of the Ministry of Mines, is the PMA.
At which institute did Dr Jitendra Singh review the BharatGen AI initiative on 25 November 2025?
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Correct answer: D — IIT Bombay
The Minister reviewed BharatGen and interacted with its core team during his visit to IIT Bombay.
BharatGen's foundational text model 'Param-1' has how many parameters?
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Correct answer: B — 2.9 billion
Param-1 is a 2.9-billion-parameter text model trained on 7.5 trillion tokens. Patram, the document-vision model, has seven billion.
Consider the following statements about BharatGen: 1. It has received ₹1,058 crore from MeitY under the IndiaAI Mission. 2. It is supported under DST's National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: BharatGen is supported under DST's NM-ICPS (₹235 crore) and recently got ₹1,058 crore from MeitY under the IndiaAI Mission.
INS Mahe, commissioned on 24 November 2025, is the first ship of which class?
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Correct answer: B — Mahe-class ASW Shallow Water Craft
INS Mahe is the first of the indigenously designed and built Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft.
Which shipyard designed and built INS Mahe?
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Correct answer: D — Cochin Shipyard Ltd, Kochi
INS Mahe was designed and constructed by Cochin Shipyard Limited, Kochi, and is the lead of eight vessels in its class.
What is the motto of INS Mahe, commissioned in November 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Silent Hunters
The ship's motto is 'Silent Hunters'; its mascot is the Cheetah and its crest shows the Urumi sword of Kalaripayattu.
Veteran actor Dharmendra, who died on 24 November 2025, received which national honour in 2012?
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Correct answer: D — Padma Bhushan
Dharmendra was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2012 for his contribution to Indian cinema.
At what age did actor Dharmendra pass away in November 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 89
Dharmendra died in Mumbai on 24 November 2025 aged 89.
Under which mission were ₹720 crore Quantum Fabrication and Central Facilities announced in November 2025?
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Correct answer: B — National Quantum Mission
The four facilities worth ₹720 crore were announced under the National Quantum Mission.
Which of the following institutions is NOT among the four sites of the Quantum Fabrication and Central Facilities announced in November 2025?
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Correct answer: C — IIT Madras
The four facilities are at IIT Bombay, IISc Bengaluru, IIT Kanpur and IIT Delhi; IIT Madras is not among them.
The Technology Innovation Hub (TIH) at IIT Bombay, which supports 96 technology projects and over 50 deep-tech start-ups, functions under which mission?
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Correct answer: D — National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems
The TIH at IIT Bombay is under the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM-ICPS).
The 2nd edition of the Bharatiya Kala Mahotsav, inaugurated by the President on 21 November 2025, is being held at:
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Correct answer: C — Rashtrapati Nilayam, Secunderabad
The festival is being held at Rashtrapati Nilayam, Secunderabad.
The 2nd Bharatiya Kala Mahotsav (November 2025) showcases the cultural heritage of which region of India?
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Correct answer: B — Western India
It showcases Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Goa, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu.
Consider the following statements about the Bharatiya Kala Mahotsav: 1. Its first edition introduced visitors to the cultural heritage of Northeast India. 2. The second edition is open to the public from 22 to 30 November 2025 with free entry. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as per the President's Secretariat release.
Raajmarg Infra Investment Managers Pvt. Ltd. (RIIMPL), launched by NHAI in November 2025, is the investment manager for which proposed public InvIT?
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Correct answer: A — Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust (RIIT)
RIIMPL is the investment manager for the proposed public InvIT, Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust (RIIT).
Approximately how many kilometres of operational National Highways does NHAI plan to place in its public InvIT over the next 3–5 years?
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Correct answer: C — 1,500 km
Around 1,500 km of completed and operational National Highways will be introduced into the public InvIT over 3–5 years.
Which force conducted the Coastal Security Exercise Sagar Kavach-02/25 in November 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Indian Coast Guard
Sagar Kavach-02/25 was conducted by the Indian Coast Guard.
Consider the following statements about Exercise Sagar Kavach-02/25: 1. It involved over 6,000 personnel and more than 115 sea and air assets. 2. It was conducted along the Gujarat and Daman coastline. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: the exercise was held along the Maharashtra and Goa coastline.
Which state was ranked first among states in the 6th National Water Awards conferred in November 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Maharashtra
Maharashtra ranked first, Gujarat second and Haryana third.
According to President Murmu, roughly how many groundwater recharge structures have been built under Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari since its launch last year?
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Correct answer: C — 35 lakh
More than 35 lakh groundwater recharge structures have been completed under JSJB.
Consider the following statements about the 6th National Water Awards: 1. Gujarat was ranked second in the best-state category. 2. The awards were conferred at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: the President conferred the awards at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
On which occasion will the National Gopal Ratna Awards 2025 be presented?
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Correct answer: A — National Milk Day, 26 November
The awards will be presented on 26 November 2025 as part of National Milk Day celebrations.
Since which year has the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying been conferring the National Gopal Ratna Awards annually?
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Correct answer: D — 2021
NGRA has been conferred annually since 2021. 2014 is when the Rashtriya Gokul Mission was launched.
What is the approximate length of the Mumbai–Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail corridor reviewed by PM Modi in November 2025?
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Correct answer: C — ~508 km
The MAHSR corridor spans about 508 km; 352 km of it lies in Gujarat and Dadra & Nagar Haveli.
Roughly what share of the Mumbai–Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail route is on viaducts?
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Correct answer: D — About 85%
465 km, about 85% of the route, is on viaducts.
Consider the following statements about the Mumbai–Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail corridor: 1. About 156 km of the corridor lies in Maharashtra. 2. The Surat–Bilimora section of about 47 km is at an advanced stage, with civil works and track-bed laying completed. 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 per PIB's release on the PM's Surat visit.
Which state won first prize in the Best State category of the 6th National Water Awards announced in November 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Maharashtra
Maharashtra was first, Gujarat second and Haryana third in the Best State category.
In how many categories were the 6th National Water Awards given?
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Correct answer: D — 10
The 46 winners of the 6th National Water Awards were chosen across 10 categories.
Consider the following statements about the 6th National Water Awards: 1. Haryana secured third position in the Best State category. 2. The awards are for the year 2025. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Haryana was third in the Best State category. The 6th National Water Awards are for the year 2024, not 2025.
The Supreme Court's 6 November 2025 ruling that grounds of arrest must be given in writing to every arrestee was based on which constitutional provision?
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Correct answer: B — Article 22(1)
The court held that the Article 22(1) requirement to inform an arrested person of the grounds of arrest applies to all offences and must be met in writing.
Consider the following statements about the Supreme Court's 6 November 2025 judgment in Mihir Rajesh Shah vs State of Maharashtra: 1. Grounds of arrest must be supplied in writing, in a language the arrestee understands, for offences under all statutes. 2. Where written grounds cannot be given at the time of arrest, they must be supplied at least 24 hours before production for remand. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
The court required written grounds in the arrestee's language for all offences; if not given at arrest, they must be supplied at least two hours (not 24 hours) before production for remand.
Who authored the Supreme Court judgment of 6 November 2025 making written grounds of arrest mandatory for all offences?
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Correct answer: D — Justice Augustine George Masih
The Bench of CJI B.R. Gavai and Justice Augustine George Masih delivered the verdict; Justice Masih wrote the 52-page judgment.
By what margin did India beat South Africa in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 final on 2 November 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 52 runs
India made 298/7 and bowled South Africa out for 246 to win by 52 runs.
Where was the final of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 played?
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Correct answer: D — Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai
The final was played at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai.
Who was named Player of the Tournament at the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Deepti Sharma
Deepti Sharma was Player of the Tournament with 215 runs and 22 wickets; Shafali Verma was Player of the Match in the final.
Consider the following statements about the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 final: 1. Shafali Verma scored 87 and was named Player of the Match. 2. South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt scored a century in the final. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: Shafali scored 87 (and took 2/36) to be Player of the Match, and Wolvaardt made 101.
The two passengers caught with 42.34 kg of hydroponic weed at Mumbai airport on 2 November 2025 had arrived from which city?
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Correct answer: C — Bangkok
DRI intercepted two passengers arriving from Bangkok at CSMIA, Mumbai.
How was the hydroponic weed concealed in the DRI seizure at Mumbai airport on 2 November 2025?
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Correct answer: A — In 21 food packets such as noodles and biscuits
The weed was hidden in 21 food packets, including noodles and biscuits.
Under which law was the hydroponic weed seized in DRI's 'Operation Weed Out' at Mumbai airport in November 2025?
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Correct answer: D — NDPS Act, 1985
The contraband was seized under the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985.
According to the PM at India Maritime Week 2025, the new port at Vadhavan, Maharashtra, is being built at a cost of:
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Correct answer: B — ₹76,000 crore
The PM announced that a new port is being built at Vadhavan, Maharashtra, at a cost of ₹76,000 crore.
What was the theme of India Maritime Week 2025, held in Mumbai from 27 to 31 October 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Uniting Oceans, One Maritime Vision
IMW 2025 was organised under the theme 'Uniting Oceans, One Maritime Vision'.
The PM said the maritime event that grew into India Maritime Week began in Mumbai in which year?
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Correct answer: A — 2016
The PM remarked that the event began in Mumbai in 2016 and has evolved into a global summit.
In which city did NITI Aayog unveil its roadmap 'Reimagining Manufacturing' on 29 October 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Pune
The roadmap was unveiled in Pune with Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis and NITI CEO B.V.R. Subrahmanyam.
NITI Aayog's 'Reimagining Manufacturing' roadmap maps the impact of frontier technologies across how many priority manufacturing sectors?
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Correct answer: B — 13
The roadmap maps the implications of AI/ML, advanced materials, digital twins and robotics across 13 priority manufacturing sectors.
NITI Aayog's roadmap warns that if India fails to adopt key frontier technologies, the potential loss in additional manufacturing GDP by 2047 could be:
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Correct answer: C — US$1 trillion
The roadmap cautions of a potential loss of US$270 billion by 2035 and US$1 trillion by 2047 in additional manufacturing GDP.
Where did Amit Shah inaugurate cooperative 'Deep Sea Fishing Vessels' on 27 October 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Mazagon Dock, Mumbai
PIB: the vessels were inaugurated at Mazagon Dock, Mumbai.
The deep-sea fishing vessels for cooperatives inaugurated in October 2025 were provided under which scheme?
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Correct answer: D — Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana
PIB: the vessels were inaugurated under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY).
According to Amit Shah, India's total fish production has risen from 102 lakh tonnes in 2014-15 to about:
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Correct answer: C — 195 lakh tonnes
Shah said total fisheries production rose from 102 lakh tonnes in 2014-15 to 195 lakh tonnes (domestic production: 67 to 147 lakh tonnes).
At which venue in Mumbai did Amit Shah inaugurate India Maritime Week 2025 on 27 October 2025?
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Correct answer: C — NESCO Exhibition Centre
PIB: Amit Shah inaugurated IMW 2025 at the NESCO Exhibition Centre, Mumbai. (Sagarmanthan was held at the Jio World Convention Centre.)
In India's maritime vision MAHASAGAR, cited by Amit Shah at IMW 2025, what does the acronym stand for?
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Correct answer: A — Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions
PIB: MAHASAGAR stands for Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions.
Consider the following statements made at the opening of India Maritime Week 2025: 1. India handles about 10% of seaborne trade and aims to triple it by 2047. 2. India Maritime Week 2025 was inaugurated by the Prime Minister. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct (Sonowal's statement). IMW 2025 was inaugurated by Union Home Minister Amit Shah on 27 October; the PM addressed the Maritime Leaders Conclave on 29 October.
What is the total procurement amount approved on 27 October 2025 for pulses and oilseeds in Telangana, Odisha, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh for Kharif 2025-26?
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Correct answer: B — ₹15,095.83 crore
PIB: the total approved procurement amount for the four states is ₹15,095.83 crore.
Under which umbrella scheme were the Kharif 2025-26 pulses and oilseeds procurement approvals granted on 27 October 2025?
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Correct answer: C — PM-AASHA
PIB: approvals were granted under the Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay SanraksHan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA) and other schemes of the ministry.
In which state was 100% procurement of arhar approved for Kharif 2025-26 on 27 October 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Odisha
PIB: approval was granted for 100% procurement of arhar in Odisha.
Veteran actor Govardhan Asrani, who died in October 2025, is best remembered for which role in 'Sholay'?
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Correct answer: C — The jailer
The Hindu: Asrani endeared himself to audiences by playing the eccentric jailer in 'Sholay'; India Today also lists Sholay among his best-known films.
Govardhan Asrani, who died on 20 October 2025, was originally from which city?
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Correct answer: B — Jaipur
India Today: he was originally a resident of Jaipur; NDTV: he was born in Jaipur and studied at Rajasthan College, Jaipur.
Of the ₹1,950.80 crore SDRF advance approved in October 2025, which state received the larger share?
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Correct answer: C — Maharashtra
PIB: Maharashtra was approved ₹1,566.40 crore and Karnataka ₹384.40 crore out of ₹1,950.80 crore.
As of 19 October 2025, how much had the Centre released to states under SDRF during 2025-26?
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Correct answer: D — ₹13,603.20 crore to 27 states
PIB: the Centre released ₹13,603.20 crore to 27 states under SDRF; the other figures relate to NDRF (₹2,189.28 crore), SDMF (₹4,571.30 crore) and NDMF (₹372.09 crore).
Consider the following statements about disaster response funding and deployment in 2025: 1. The advance release to Karnataka and Maharashtra was the second instalment of the Central share of SDRF for 2025-26. 2. During the 2025 monsoon, NDRF teams were deployed in only 15 States/UTs. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. PIB: the ₹1,950.80 crore was the 2nd instalment of the Central share of SDRF; up to 199 NDRF teams were deployed in 30 States/UTs (15 is the number of states that received NDRF funds).
The third production line of LCA Tejas Mk1A, inaugurated on 17 October 2025, is located at which HAL facility?
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Correct answer: C — Nashik
PIB: the Raksha Mantri inaugurated the third LCA Mk1A production line and the second HTT-40 line at HAL's Nashik facility.
With the third LCA Mk1A line operational, what is HAL's total production capacity for the aircraft per year?
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Correct answer: B — 24
PIB: the new line can produce eight aircraft per annum, and with it HAL achieves a total production capacity of 24 aircraft per year.
Consider the following statements: 1. HAL's Nashik division was established in 1964 for the licence manufacture of the MiG-21. 2. The HTT-40 production line inaugurated at Nashik on 17 October 2025 is HAL's first production line for the trainer. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. PIB: the Nashik division was established in 1964 for licence manufacture of MiG-21; the line inaugurated at Nashik is the second HTT-40 production line.
Jaipur Metro Phase 2, evaluated at the 100th NPG meeting under PM GatiShakti, is a north–south corridor between which two points?
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Correct answer: D — Prahladpura and Todi Mod
PIB: MoHUA proposed Jaipur Metro Phase 2, a 42.8 km north–south corridor from Prahladpura to Todi Mod with 36 stations.
The Gondia–Jabalpur railway doubling project evaluated at the 100th NPG meeting covers about how many kilometres, across which states?
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Correct answer: A — 230.5 km; Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh
PIB: the Ministry of Railways proposed doubling of the Gondia–Jabalpur line, covering 230.5 km across Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh. The 65 km project is Hosapete–Ballari in Karnataka.
Consider the following statements about the 100th meeting of the Network Planning Group (October 2025): 1. It evaluated five projects, including one metro rail project of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. 2. The Mahwa–Mandawar section evaluated at the meeting is part of NH-921 in Rajasthan. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. PIB: the NPG evaluated 5 projects — 2 MoRTH road, 2 rail and 1 MoHUA metro project; the Mahwa–Mandawar stretch is on National Highway 921 in Rajasthan.
According to Amit Shah on 16 October 2025, how many Naxalites surrendered in Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra over two days?
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Correct answer: B — 258
PIB: 258 Naxalites surrendered in two days — 170 in Chhattisgarh on 16 October, and 27 in Chhattisgarh and 61 in Maharashtra the day before.
Which areas of Chhattisgarh did the Union Home Minister say on 16 October 2025 had been declared free of Naxal terror?
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Correct answer: D — Abujhmarh and North Bastar
PIB: Abujhmarh and North Bastar in Chhattisgarh, once terror bases, were declared free of Naxal terror; a trace remains in South Bastar.
Consider the following statements based on the Home Minister's statement of 16 October 2025: 1. Those who surrendered included Satish alias T. Vasudeo Rao, a Central Committee Member carrying a reward of Rs 1 crore. 2. Since January 2024, 2,100 Naxalites have surrendered, 1,785 have been arrested and 477 eliminated in Chhattisgarh. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as per PIB: T. Vasudeo Rao (CCM) carried a Rs 1 crore reward; since January 2024 in Chhattisgarh, 2,100 surrendered, 1,785 were arrested and 477 eliminated.
Which Indian institute under the Department of Science & Technology played a crucial part in the first imaging of two orbiting black holes in OJ287 (reported October 2025)?
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Correct answer: B — Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences, Nainital
PIB: ARIES, Nainital, an autonomous institute of DST, played a crucial part; its scientists Alok C. Gupta and Shubham Kishore were among the authors.
Consider the following statements about the OJ287 black hole observation: 1. The image was obtained using the RadioAstron space telescope together with ground-based observatories. 2. The larger of the two black holes was seen launching a twisting jet. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. PIB: the team used the RadioAstron space telescope with ground-based observatories; it was the smaller black hole that was seen launching a jet that twists like a 'wagging tail'.