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India and Australia sign Mutual Recognition Arrangement for organic products
Q1 Advanced

Which Indian body is the implementing agency for the India–Australia Mutual Recognition Arrangement on organic products signed in September 2025?

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Correct answer: A — APEDA

APEDA (India) and DAFF (Australia) are the implementing agencies.

Q2 Advanced

The India–Australia organic products MRA of September 2025 was signed in the spirit of which trade agreement?

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Correct answer: D — India–Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement

The MRA reflects the shared commitment of the India–Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA).

Finance Minister launches the GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT)
Q3 Advanced

Who is the President of the GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT), launched on 24 September 2025?

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Correct answer: B — Justice Sanjaya Kumar Mishra

Justice Sanjaya Kumar Mishra is the President of GSTAT.

Q4 Advanced

Apart from the Principal Bench in New Delhi, how many State Benches will the GSTAT have?

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Correct answer: C — 31

GSTAT will function through a Principal Bench in New Delhi and 31 State Benches across 45 locations.

Q5 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the composition of each GSTAT bench: 1. Each bench has two Judicial Members. 2. Each bench has only one Technical Member, drawn from the Centre. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: each bench has two Technical Members – one from the Centre and one from the State.

Cabinet approves 78-day Productivity Linked Bonus for 10.91 lakh railway employees
Q6 Advanced

What is the maximum Productivity Linked Bonus payable per eligible railway employee under the Cabinet decision of 24 September 2025?

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Correct answer: C — ₹17,951

The maximum PLB equivalent to 78 days' wages is ₹17,951 per eligible employee.

Q7 Advanced

How much cargo did Indian Railways load in 2024-25, as cited in the Cabinet's bonus decision?

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Correct answer: B — 1,614.90 million tonnes

The Railways loaded a record 1,614.90 million tonnes of cargo and carried nearly 7.3 billion passengers in 2024-25.

Cabinet approves 4-lane Sahebganj–Areraj–Bettiah section of NH-139W in Bihar
Q8 Advanced

On which mode will the four-lane Sahebganj–Areraj–Bettiah section of NH-139W, approved in September 2025, be built?

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Correct answer: D — Hybrid Annuity Mode

The 78.942 km section will be built on Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM) at a cost of ₹3,822.31 crore.

Q9 Advanced

Which national highway does the Sahebganj–Areraj–Bettiah section approved by the CCEA in September 2025 belong to?

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Correct answer: A — NH-139W

The four-lane greenfield section is part of NH-139W in Bihar.

Rajnath Singh inaugurates Tata Advanced Systems' armoured vehicle plant in Morocco
Q10

In which country did Rajnath Singh inaugurate Tata Advanced Systems' Wheeled Armoured Platform plant on 23 September 2025?

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Correct answer: B — Morocco

The TASL plant is in Berrechid, Morocco.

Q11 Advanced

The Wheeled Armoured Platform (WhAP) 8x8 to be produced at the Berrechid plant was jointly designed by TASL and which organisation?

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Correct answer: D — DRDO

WhAP 8x8 was jointly designed by TASL and DRDO.

Q12 Advanced

In which city is Tata Advanced Systems' defence manufacturing facility in Morocco located?

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Correct answer: C — Berrechid

The facility is in Berrechid, Morocco.

Q13 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the TASL facility in Morocco: 1. It is the first such plant set up by an Indian private company in Africa. 2. It became operational three months behind schedule. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: the facility became operational three months ahead of schedule.

71st National Film Awards: Mohanlal gets Dadasaheb Phalke Award; '12th Fail' best film
Q14

Who received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award at the 71st National Film Awards on 23 September 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Mohanlal

President Droupadi Murmu conferred the Dadasaheb Phalke Award on Mohanlal for over four decades of contribution to cinema.

Q15 Advanced

Which film won Best Feature Film at the 71st National Film Awards?

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Correct answer: C — 12th Fail

'12th Fail' was declared Best Feature Film; 'Flowering Man' was Best Non-Feature Film.

Q16 Advanced

For which film did Rani Mukerji win Best Actress at the 71st National Film Awards?

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Correct answer: B — Mrs. Chatterjee v/s Norway

Rani Mukerji won Best Actress for 'Mrs. Chatterjee v/s Norway'.

Q17 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the 71st National Film Awards: 1. Shah Rukh Khan won Best Actor alone, for 'Jawan'. 2. 'God Vulture and Human' was named Best Feature Film. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2

Both are wrong: Shah Rukh Khan shared Best Actor with Vikrant Massey ('12th Fail'), and 'God Vulture and Human' was Best Documentary; '12th Fail' was Best Feature Film.

Railways sanctions ₹443 crore Rajpura–Mohali rail line in Punjab
Q18 Advanced

What is the length of the Rajpura–Mohali new rail line sanctioned in September 2025?

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Correct answer: D — 18 km

The 18 km line will cost ₹443 crore and link the Malwa region directly with Chandigarh.

Q19 Advanced

How many special trains did the Railway Minister announce for Chhath and Diwali 2025?

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Correct answer: B — 12,000

A record 12,000 special trains will run during Chhath and Diwali, up from 7,724 last year.

Q20 Advanced

According to the Railway Minister in September 2025, what is Punjab's railway budget for 2025-26?

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Correct answer: B — ₹5,421 crore

Punjab's railway budget rose to ₹5,421 crore in 2025-26 from an average of ₹225 crore in 2009-14.

10th National Ayurveda Day observed at AIIA Goa on theme 'Ayurveda for People and Planet'
Q21

What was the theme of the 10th National Ayurveda Day observed on 23 September 2025?

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Correct answer: C — Ayurveda for People and Planet

The theme was 'Ayurveda for People and Planet'.

Q22 Advanced

Where was the main national celebration of the 10th National Ayurveda Day held?

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Correct answer: A — All India Institute of Ayurveda, Goa

The Ministry of Ayush held the celebration at AIIA, Goa.

Q23 Advanced

Which awards were conferred on National Ayurveda Day 2025?

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Correct answer: D — National Dhanwantari Ayurveda Awards 2025

The National Dhanwantari Ayurveda Awards 2025 were conferred on eminent contributors to Ayurveda.

EPFO adds 21.04 lakh net members in July 2025
Q24 Advanced

What net addition of members did EPFO record in July 2025, as per data released on 23 September 2025?

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Correct answer: B — 21.04 lakh

EPFO recorded a net addition of 21.04 lakh members; 9.79 lakh were new subscribers.

Q25 Advanced

What share of EPFO's new subscribers in July 2025 were aged 18–25?

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Correct answer: A — 61.06%

5.98 lakh of the 9.79 lakh new subscribers – 61.06% – were aged 18–25.

Q26 Advanced

Consider the following statements about EPFO's payroll data for July 2025: 1. The net addition of 21.04 lakh members was 5.55% higher than in July 2024. 2. About 16.43 lakh members who had exited earlier rejoined EPFO. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct: the net addition of 21.04 lakh was up 5.55% year-on-year, and about 16.43 lakh members who had exited earlier rejoined.

28th National Conference on e-Governance ends with Visakhapatnam Declaration
Q27 Advanced

Which declaration was adopted at the 28th National Conference on e-Governance in September 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Visakhapatnam Declaration

The conference concluded in Visakhapatnam with the adoption of the 'Visakhapatnam Declaration'.

Q28 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the 28th National Conference on e-Governance: 1. It was co-hosted by DARPG, MeitY and the Government of Andhra Pradesh. 2. The National e-Governance Awards 2026 website was launched at its valedictory session. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct: DARPG, MeitY and the Andhra Pradesh government co-hosted it, and DARPG Secretary V. Srinivas launched the NeGA 2026 website.

ISLRTC launches largest Indian Sign Language digital repository on Sign Language Day
Q29 Advanced

How many e-content videos does the Indian Sign Language digital repository launched by ISLRTC on 23 September 2025 contain?

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Correct answer: A — 3,189

ISLRTC launched the world's largest ISL digital repository with 3,189 e-content videos.

Q30 Advanced

The ISLRTC's Indian Sign Language digital repository was launched on 23 September 2025 to mark which UN-declared day?

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Correct answer: D — International Day of Sign Languages

The repository was launched at the 'Sign Language Day – 2025' celebration marking the UN-declared International Day of Sign Languages.

Education Minister launches Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025 for school students
Q31 Advanced

The Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025, launched on 23 September 2025, is aimed at which group?

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Correct answer: D — School students

It is a nationwide innovation movement for school students, organised by DoSEL with AIM and AICTE.

GST 2.0 takes effect: two main rates of 5% and 18%, special 40% de-merit rate
Q32

Under the GST rate structure that took effect on 22 September 2025, what are the Merit Rate and the Standard Rate?

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Correct answer: A — 5% and 18%

The 56th GST Council recommended a two-rate structure with a Merit Rate of 5% and a Standard Rate of 18%.

Q33 Advanced

What special de-merit GST rate did the 56th GST Council recommend for a select few goods and services?

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Correct answer: C — 40%

Alongside the 5% and 18% rates, the Council recommended a special de-merit rate of 40% for a select few goods and services.

Q34 Advanced

Under the GST reforms, the GST on hotel stays priced below ₹7,500 per day was changed to:

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Correct answer: B — 5% (without input tax credit)

GST on hotel stays below ₹7,500 a day was reduced from 12% to 5% without input tax credit.

Q35 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the 56th GST Council decisions: 1. The GST rate on coal was reduced from 18% to 5%. 2. GST on buses with a seating capacity of 10 or more was raised from 18% to 28%. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2

Both are wrong: the GST on coal was raised from 5% to 18% (with the ₹400 per tonne compensation cess removed), and GST on buses with 10+ seats was cut from 28% to 18%.

Q36 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the 56th GST Council: 1. The meeting was chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. 2. It recommended exempting all individual life and health insurance policies from GST. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct: Nirmala Sitharaman chaired the 56th meeting, which exempted all individual life and health insurance policies from GST.

PM Modi launches works worth over ₹5,100 crore in Itanagar; Heo and Tato-I hydro projects
Q37

In which state capital did PM Modi launch development works worth over ₹5,100 crore on 22 September 2025?

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Correct answer: B — Itanagar

The works worth over ₹5,100 crore were launched in Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh.

Q38 Advanced

The Heo and Tato-I hydroelectric projects, whose foundation stones were laid on 22 September 2025, are in which sub-basin?

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Correct answer: D — Siyom

The Heo (240 MW) and Tato-I (186 MW) projects are in the Siyom sub-basin.

Q39 Advanced

What is the capacity of the Heo hydroelectric project in Arunachal Pradesh?

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Correct answer: C — 240 MW

Heo is a 240 MW project; Tato-I is 186 MW.

Q40 Advanced

Consider the following statements about PM Modi's visit on 22 September 2025: 1. A convention centre at Tawang, at an altitude of over 9,820 feet, was among the works. 2. The PM prayed at the Mata Tripura Sundari Temple in Udaipur, Tripura. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct: the Tawang convention centre at over 9,820 ft was part of the works, and the PM prayed at the Mata Tripura Sundari Temple in Udaipur, Tripura, the same day.

India and Morocco sign MoU on defence cooperation in Rabat
Q41

In which city did India and Morocco sign an MoU on defence cooperation on 22 September 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Rabat

The MoU was signed in Rabat, where India will also open a Defence Wing at its embassy.

Q42 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the India–Morocco defence MoU of 22 September 2025: 1. A new Defence Wing will be opened at the Embassy of India in Rabat. 2. The MoU covers cooperation in counter-terrorism and cyber defence. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct: India will open a Defence Wing in Rabat, and the MoU covers areas including counter-terrorism and cyber defence.

Buddha's holy relics travel to Russia's Kalmykia for first exposition
Q43

To which Russian republic did the holy relics of Lord Buddha travel for a first exposition in September 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Kalmykia

The relics travelled to the Republic of Kalmykia for a first exposition, during the 3rd International Buddhist Forum in Elista.

Q44 Advanced

What is the theme of the 3rd International Buddhist Forum in Elista, where Buddha's relics from India were exhibited?

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Correct answer: C — Buddhism in the New Millennium

The forum's theme is "Buddhism in the New Millennium".

Gram Panchayats win National e-Governance Awards 2025; Rohini (Maharashtra) gets Gold
Q45 Advanced

Which Gram Panchayat won the Gold Award in the new grassroots category of the National Awards for e-Governance 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Rohini, Maharashtra

Rohini Gram Panchayat in Dhule district, Maharashtra, won Gold; West Majlishpur won Silver.

Q46

Where were the National Awards for e-Governance 2025 for Gram Panchayats conferred on 22 September 2025?

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Correct answer: B — Visakhapatnam

The awards were conferred at the 28th National Conference on e-Governance in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.

Eight core industries grow 6.3% in August 2025; coal up 11.4%
Q47

By how much did the Index of Eight Core Industries grow in August 2025 over August 2024?

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Correct answer: C — 6.3%

The index grew 6.3% in August 2025; 3.7% was July's final figure and 2.8% the April–August cumulative growth.

Q48 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the core industries data for August 2025: 1. The eight core industries account for 40.27% of the weight of items in the IIP. 2. Crude oil and natural gas both recorded positive growth. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only statement 1 is correct: the eight core industries make up 40.27% of the IIP weight, while crude oil (−1.2%) and natural gas (−2.2%) declined.

Q49 Advanced

Which of the eight core industries recorded 11.4% growth in August 2025?

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Correct answer: C — Coal

Coal output grew 11.4% in August 2025, while crude oil (−1.2%) and natural gas (−2.2%) declined.

Government approves 25 lakh more Ujjwala LPG connections; total to reach 10.58 crore
Q50

How many additional LPG connections under PMUY were approved for FY 2025-26 on 22 September 2025?

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Correct answer: B — 25 lakh

The Government approved 25 lakh additional PMUY connections for FY 2025-26.

Q51 Advanced

With the 25 lakh additional connections, the total number of PMUY connections will rise to:

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Correct answer: C — 10.58 crore

The total number of PMUY connections will rise to 10.58 crore.

Q52 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the additional Ujjwala connections approved in September 2025: 1. The cost per connection is ₹3,000. 2. The ₹300 targeted subsidy applies to up to 12 refills a year. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2

Both are wrong: the cost is ₹2,050 per connection, and the ₹300 subsidy is for up to 9 refills a year.

Adi Yuva Fellowship and Adi Karmayogi Volunteers launched with the UN
Q53 Advanced

The Adi Yuva Fellowship and Adi Karmayogi Volunteers Programme, launched on 22 September 2025, come under which campaign?

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Correct answer: C — Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan

Both were launched under the Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan, which PM Modi inaugurated on 17 September 2025.

Asia Cup 2025 Super Four: India beat Pakistan by six wickets in Dubai; Abhishek Sharma hits 74 off 39
Q54

By what margin did India beat Pakistan in their Asia Cup 2025 Super Four match in Dubai on 21 September 2025?

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Correct answer: B — 6 wickets

ESPN and Reuters (21 Sep 2025): India beat Pakistan by 6 wickets, reaching the target of 172 with seven balls remaining.

Q55 Advanced

Which Indian batter scored 74 off 39 balls in India's Asia Cup Super Four win over Pakistan on 21 September 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Abhishek Sharma

ESPN and Reuters (21 Sep 2025): Abhishek Sharma scored 74 off 39 balls, including six fours and five sixes.

Q56 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the India–Pakistan Asia Cup Super Four match of 21 September 2025: 1. Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill put on 105 runs for the first wicket. 2. Pakistan set India a target of 172. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

ESPN and Reuters (21 Sep 2025): Abhishek and Gill added 105 for the first wicket, and India chased down a target of 172, so both statements are correct.

UK, Canada and Australia formally recognise the State of Palestine
Q57

Which of the following groups of countries formally recognised the State of Palestine on 21 September 2025 in coordinated statements?

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Correct answer: A — UK, Canada and Australia

The UK, Canada and Australia announced formal recognition of the State of Palestine on 21 September 2025 in coordinated statements.

Q58 Advanced

The UN conference on the two-state solution, ahead of which the UK, Canada and Australia recognised Palestine in September 2025, was co-chaired by:

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Correct answer: C — France and Saudi Arabia

The conference was co-chaired by France and Saudi Arabia.

Q59 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the recognitions of Palestine on 21 September 2025: 1. The UK recognised Palestinian statehood over provisional borders based on the 1967 lines with equal land swaps. 2. Portugal also announced recognition on the same day. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct: the UK Foreign Office described recognition over provisional borders based on 1967 lines with equal land swaps, and Portugal announced recognition the same day.

Q60 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the recognition of Palestine on 21 September 2025: 1. The UK and Canada became the first G7 members to recognise the State of Palestine. 2. The US State Department welcomed the recognitions as a step towards peace. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: D — 1 only

Only statement 1 is correct: the UK and Canada were the first G7 members to take the step, while a US State Department spokesperson dismissed the move as "performative".

PM Modi addresses the nation on the eve of next-generation GST reforms
Q61

In his address to the nation on 21 September 2025, what did PM Modi call the beginning of the next-generation GST reforms?

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Correct answer: D — GST Bachat Utsav (savings festival)

The Prime Minister said a 'GST savings festival' (GST Bachat Utsav) would begin from 22 September.

Q62 Advanced

According to PM Modi's address of 21 September 2025, what share of goods earlier taxed at 12% GST moved to the 5% rate?

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Correct answer: B — 99%

The Prime Minister said 99%, i.e. nearly 100%, of goods earlier taxed at 12% had come under the 5% rate.

Q63 Advanced

PM Modi said that the income tax and GST relief decisions taken in one year would save people more than:

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Correct answer: A — ₹2.5 lakh crore

Combining income tax and GST relief, the Prime Minister said people would save more than ₹2.5 lakh crore.

Q64 Advanced

In his address of 21 September 2025, PM Modi said income up to what amount had been made tax-free this year?

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Correct answer: B — ₹12 lakh

The Prime Minister said the government made income up to ₹12 lakh tax-free this year.

BRO's Project Vijayak marks 15th Raising Day in Kargil with ₹1,200 crore works
Q65 Advanced

Project Vijayak of the Border Roads Organisation, which marked its 15th Raising Day in September 2025, operates mainly in:

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Correct answer: C — Ladakh

Project Vijayak celebrated its 15th Raising Day at Kargil and has built over 1,400 km of roads and 80 major bridges across Ladakh.

Q66 Advanced

Consider the following statements about BRO's Project Vijayak: 1. It was raised in 2015. 2. It reopened the Rohtang Pass within 31 days of its winter closure in April 2025. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2

Both are wrong: Project Vijayak was raised in 2010, and the pass it reopened within 31 days of winter closure in April 2025 was the Zojila Pass.

Q67 Advanced

Over 15 years, BRO's Project Vijayak has built and maintained roughly how much road length in Ladakh?

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Correct answer: A — More than 1,400 km

Project Vijayak has built and maintained more than 1,400 km of roads and 80 major bridges across Ladakh.

Rural Development Ministry signs MoUs for technical assistance under DAY-NRLM
Q68 Advanced

The State Rural Livelihoods Missions of which states signed MoUs as National Resource Organisations under DAY-NRLM on 21 September 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand and Telangana

The SRLMs of Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand and Telangana signed as National Resource Organisations, alongside NIRD&PR, Hyderabad.

Q69

The National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (NIRD&PR), which signed an MoU under DAY-NRLM in September 2025, is located in:

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Correct answer: D — Hyderabad

The MoU was signed with NIRD&PR, Hyderabad, along with four State Rural Livelihoods Missions.

'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat' youth summits held at 2,000+ locations
Q70

At how many locations were the 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat' youth summits held on 21 September 2025?

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Correct answer: C — 2,000+

The youth summits were held at more than 2,000 locations as part of Seva Pakhwada.

Q71 Advanced

Which two pledges did young people take at the 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat' youth summits on 21 September 2025?

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Correct answer: C — Nasha Mukt Pledge and Swadeshi Bharat Pledge

Young people took the Nasha Mukt Pledge and the Swadeshi Bharat Pledge.

Amit Shah lays foundation of college for the visually impaired in Jodhpur
Q72 Advanced

According to Amit Shah in Jodhpur on 21 September 2025, how many airports were made accessible to persons with disabilities under the Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan?

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Correct answer: B — 90

Amit Shah said 1,314 central government buildings and 90 airports were made accessible under the Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan.

Q73 Advanced

According to Amit Shah in Jodhpur on 21 September 2025, how many central government buildings had been made accessible to persons with disabilities under the Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan?

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Correct answer: A — 1,314

PIB (21 Sep 2025): under the Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan, 1,314 central government buildings and 90 airports were made accessible to persons with disabilities.

PM Modi launches works worth over ₹34,200 crore at 'Samudra se Samriddhi' event in Bhavnagar
Q74

At which event in Bhavnagar did PM Modi launch works worth over ₹34,200 crore on 20 September 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Samudra se Samriddhi

The works were launched at the 'Samudra se Samriddhi' event in Bhavnagar, Gujarat.

Q75 Advanced

What policy reform for the maritime sector did PM Modi announce at Bhavnagar on 20 September 2025?

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Correct answer: C — Large ships accorded infrastructure status

The Prime Minister announced that large ships have been accorded infrastructure status, making bank loans easier for shipbuilding companies.

Q76 Advanced

The Mumbai International Cruise Terminal, inaugurated by PM Modi on 20 September 2025, is located at:

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Correct answer: D — Indira Dock

The Prime Minister inaugurated the Mumbai International Cruise Terminal at Indira Dock.

Q77 Advanced

Consider the following statements about PM Modi's Gujarat visit on 20 September 2025: 1. A Green Bio-Methanol Plant was among the projects at Deendayal Port, Kandla. 2. The National Maritime Heritage Complex reviewed at Lothal is planned to be the world's largest maritime museum. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct: a multi-purpose cargo berth and Green Bio-Methanol Plant at Deendayal Port, Kandla, were among the projects, and the PM said the Lothal complex will be the world's largest maritime museum once completed.

Q78 Advanced

At the 'Samudra se Samriddhi' event on 20 September 2025, PM Modi laid the foundation stone of a new container terminal at which Kolkata port?

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Correct answer: B — Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port

The foundation stone was laid for a new container terminal and associated facilities at Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata.

Q79 Advanced

The HPLNG regasification terminal inaugurated by PM Modi on 20 September 2025 is located at which Gujarat port?

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Correct answer: C — Chhara

The Prime Minister inaugurated the HPLNG Regasification Terminal at Chhara Port among Gujarat projects worth over ₹26,354 crore.

India gets exclusive rights to explore polymetallic sulphides in Carlsberg Ridge; first country with two PMS contracts
Q80

In which feature of the Indian Ocean did India secure exclusive rights to explore polymetallic sulphides under a contract announced on 20 September 2025?

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Correct answer: B — Carlsberg Ridge

The new 15-year ISA contract covers 10,000 sq km of the Carlsberg Ridge.

Q81 Advanced

With which body did India's Ministry of Earth Sciences sign the contract for polymetallic sulphide exploration in the Carlsberg Ridge?

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Correct answer: D — International Seabed Authority

The 15-year contract was signed between the Ministry of Earth Sciences and the International Seabed Authority (ISA).

Q82 Advanced

What is the duration of India's new ISA contract for polymetallic sulphide exploration in the Carlsberg Ridge?

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Correct answer: A — 15 years

The new contract runs for 15 years and covers 10,000 sq km.

Q83 Advanced

Consider the following statements: 1. India is the first country to hold two ISA contracts for polymetallic sulphide exploration. 2. India's other PMS contract covers the Central Indian Ridge and Southwest Indian Ridge. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct: with the Carlsberg Ridge contract India became the first country with two ISA PMS contracts, the other covering the Central Indian Ridge and Southwest Indian Ridge.

Q84 Advanced

India was designated a 'Pioneer Investor' by virtue of being the first country to receive an area in international waters for exploration of:

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Correct answer: D — Polymetallic nodules

India was the first country to receive an area for polymetallic nodule exploration in international waters and was designated a "Pioneer Investor".

Make in India decade: Piyush Goyal launches LEADS 2025, LDB 2.0, IPRS 3.0 and commemorative coin
Q85 Advanced

LEADS 2025, launched by Piyush Goyal on 20 September 2025, benchmarks the performance of States and UTs in:

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Correct answer: C — Logistics

LEADS stands for Logistics Ease Across Different States; the 2025 edition benchmarks logistics performance across States and UTs.

Q86 Advanced

The Guidebook on Mapping of HSN Codes released by DPIIT in September 2025 allocates 12,167 HSN codes to how many ministries and departments?

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Correct answer: A — 31

The guidebook allocates 12,167 HSN codes to 31 ministries and departments of the Government of India.

Q87 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the initiatives launched on 20 September 2025: 1. Logistics Data Bank 2.0 was developed by the Asian Development Bank. 2. Integrated State and City Logistics Plans under SMILE begin in 20 cities. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2

Both are wrong: LDB 2.0 was developed by NICDC Logistics Data Services (ADB supported IPRS 3.0 and SMILE), and the SMILE plans begin in eight cities across eight states.

Q88

On which date was the Make in India initiative launched, whose decade was marked in September 2025?

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Correct answer: B — 25 September 2014

Piyush Goyal said the Prime Minister introduced Make in India on 25 September 2014.

Q89 Advanced

The Industrial Park Rating System (IPRS) 3.0, launched in September 2025, was developed by DPIIT with the support of:

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Correct answer: C — Asian Development Bank

IPRS 3.0 was developed by DPIIT with support from the Asian Development Bank (ADB).