Teaching Current Affairs Quiz — Last 12 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
The temple crush of 1 November 2025 that killed nine devotees occurred at Kasibugga in which district of Andhra Pradesh?
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Correct answer: C — Srikakulam
The crush took place at the Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Kasibugga, Srikakulam district.
On which occasion did crowds swell at the Kasibugga Venkateswara Swamy temple, leading to the crush of 1 November 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Ekadashi
The crowd swelled to far beyond normal on the occasion of Ekadashi.
Haryana, which celebrates Haryana Day on 1 November, was formed in 1966 under which Act?
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Correct answer: B — Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966
Section 3 of the Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966 formed the State of Haryana on the appointed day, 1 November 1966.
Consider the following statements: 1. The Union Territory of Chandigarh was formed on 1 November 1966 under the Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966. 2. 1 November 2000 was notified as the appointed day of the Madhya Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2000, which created Chhattisgarh. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. Section 4 of the Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966 formed the UT of Chandigarh on 1 November 1966, and MHA notified 1 November 2000 as the appointed day of the Madhya Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2000.
Under the States Reorganisation Act, 1956, the new State of Kerala was formed on 1 November 1956 from which existing State?
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Correct answer: D — Travancore-Cochin
The Act defines the new State of Kerala as corresponding to the existing State of Travancore-Cochin.
At the Chhattisgarh Rajat Mahotsav in Nava Raipur on 1 November 2025, marking 25 years of the state, the PM inaugurated and laid foundation stones for projects worth over:
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Correct answer: A — ₹14,260 crore
PIB reported that the PM inaugurated and laid foundation stones for projects worth over ₹14,260 crore covering roads, industry, healthcare and energy.
Under which scheme did Jyotiraditya Scindia lay the foundation stone for the Integrated Sohra Circuit on 1 November 2025?
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Correct answer: B — PM-DevINE
The Integrated Sohra Circuit Development is under the Prime Minister's Development Initiative for North East Region (PM-DevINE).
What outlay did the Union Cabinet approve for PM-DevINE on 12 October 2022, for the period 2022–23 to 2025–26?
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Correct answer: C — ₹6,600 crore
PM-DevINE was announced in the 2022–23 Budget with an initial ₹1,500 crore; the Cabinet approved a total outlay of ₹6,600 crore on 12 October 2022.
In which state is the Integrated Sohra Circuit, whose foundation stone was laid on 1 November 2025, located?
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Correct answer: A — Meghalaya
The Sohra circuit, including Nohkalikai Falls and Mawsmai Eco Park, is in Meghalaya; CM Conrad Sangma attended.
Over which dates is the Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh Pakhwada 2025 being observed?
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Correct answer: B — 1–15 November 2025
The Pakhwada runs from 1 to 15 November 2025, culminating in Janjatiya Gaurav Divas on 15 November.
In which year did the Union Cabinet approve declaring 15 November, the birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda, as Janjatiya Gaurav Divas?
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Correct answer: D — 2021
The Union Cabinet approved the declaration on 10 November 2021; the day is celebrated every year.
What penalty did the CCPA impose on each of Dikshant IAS and Abhimanu IAS, as announced on 1 November 2025?
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Correct answer: C — ₹8 lakh
The CCPA imposed a penalty of ₹8,00,000 each on the two coaching centres.
Under which law did the Central Consumer Protection Authority penalise coaching centres for misleading advertisements in November 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Consumer Protection Act, 2019
The penalties were imposed for violations of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019.
Consider the following statements about Rashtriya Ekta Diwas 2025: 1. It marked the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. 2. The Prime Minister recalled that Sardar Patel integrated over 550 princely states after Independence. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: the 31 October 2025 celebrations at Kevadia marked Patel's 150th birth anniversary, and the PM recalled the integration of over 550 princely states.
In which year did the Government of India decide to observe Sardar Patel's birth anniversary as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas every year?
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Correct answer: A — 2014
The Ministry of Home Affairs announced in October 2014 that 31 October would be observed every year as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas.
What is the height of the Statue of Unity at Kevadia, dedicated to the nation on 31 October 2018?
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Correct answer: D — 182 metres
The 182-metre statue of Sardar Patel was dedicated to the nation on his birth anniversary in 2018 at Kevadiya, Narmada district.
The BSF marching contingent at the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas 2025 parade was made up exclusively of:
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Correct answer: B — Indian breed dogs such as Rampur and Mudhol Hounds
A key attraction was a BSF marching contingent comprising only Indian breed dogs such as Rampur Hounds and Mudhol Hounds.
In October 2025, Lucknow joined the UNESCO Creative Cities Network in which creative field?
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Correct answer: C — Gastronomy
UNESCO named Lucknow a Creative City of Gastronomy, recognising its Awadhi culinary heritage.
Lucknow became India's second UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy. Which was the first?
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Correct answer: A — Hyderabad
Indian Express and India Today report Lucknow is the second Indian city with the gastronomy title, after Hyderabad.
Lucknow's designation as a UNESCO Creative City was announced during the 43rd session of the UNESCO General Conference held in:
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Correct answer: D — Samarkand
The designation came during the 43rd session of the UNESCO General Conference in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.
The 'framework for the US-India major defence partnership' signed on 31 October 2025 is intended to guide the partnership over how many years?
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Correct answer: B — 10 years
The 2025 framework marks a new chapter to further transform the partnership over the next 10 years.
In which city did Rajnath Singh and Pete Hegseth sign the India-US defence framework on 31 October 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Kuala Lumpur
They signed it in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on the sidelines of the 12th ADMM-Plus.
At the second India-ASEAN Defence Ministers' Informal Meeting on 31 October 2025, which initiatives did India announce?
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Correct answer: A — ASEAN-India Initiative on Women in UN Peacekeeping Operations and ASEAN-India Defence Think-Tank Interaction
Rajnath Singh announced the ASEAN-India Initiative on Women in UN Peacekeeping Operations and the ASEAN-India Defence Think-Tank Interaction.
Which city hosted the Asian Youth Games 2025, held from 22 to 31 October 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Manama
The Asian Youth Games 2025 were held in Manama, Bahrain, from 22 to 31 October 2025.
How many medals did India win at the Asian Youth Games 2025, its best-ever tally?
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Correct answer: C — 48
India won 48 medals (13 gold, 18 silver, 17 bronze) and finished sixth.
At the Asian Youth Games 2025, which sport made its debut with both India's boys' and girls' teams winning gold?
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Correct answer: B — Kabaddi
Both Indian kabaddi teams stayed unbeaten and won gold in the sport's debut appearance at the Games.
Which city will host the International Fleet Review 2026, Exercise MILAN 2026 and the IONS Conclave of Chiefs in February 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Visakhapatnam
All three events are scheduled at Visakhapatnam, home of the Eastern Naval Command, from 15 to 25 February 2026.
Consider the following statements: 1. Exercise MILAN was launched in 1995 at Port Blair with four navies. 2. At the 2026 IONS Conclave, the Indian Navy will assume the IONS chairmanship for the second time. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: MILAN began in 1995 with four navies at Port Blair, and the Indian Navy will chair IONS for the second time (2025-2027).
India's International Fleet Review tradition began with which edition?
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Correct answer: D — 2001, Mumbai
The Defence Ministry noted that India's IFR tradition began with the 2001 Mumbai edition, which hosted 20 foreign navies.
How many Guinness World Records titles did the Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan achieve, as announced on 31 October 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Three
The Health Ministry announced three Guinness World Records titles under the campaign.
During which period did the Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan run in 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 17 September-2 October
The campaign ran from 17 September to 2 October 2025, alongside Poshan Maah.
Where was the first fully digitised National Marine Fisheries Census 2025 launched on 31 October 2025?
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Correct answer: B — ICAR-CMFRI, Kochi
The census was launched at the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI), Kochi.
Which mobile applications, developed by CMFRI, are being used for data collection in the Marine Fisheries Census 2025?
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Correct answer: D — VyAS Bharat and VyAS Sutra
Two apps designed by CMFRI, VyAS Bharat and VyAS Sutra, enable real-time data capture and central monitoring.
The Marine Fisheries Census 2025 is being conducted under which central scheme?
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Correct answer: C — Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY)
The Department of Fisheries is conducting the census under PMMSY, with CMFRI as nodal agency and FSI as operational partner.
How many personnel were awarded the Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak for 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 1,466
The MHA announced the medal for 1,466 personnel of States, UTs, CAPFs and CPOs for 2025.
Consider the following statements about the Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak: 1. It was instituted by the Ministry of Defence in 2019. 2. It is awarded in four fields, including Forensic Science. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only 2 is correct. The medal was instituted by the Ministry of Home Affairs in February 2024, and it covers Special Operation, Investigation, Intelligence and Forensic Science.
What was Delhi's average AQI for January-October 2025, as reported by the Environment Ministry on 31 October 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 170
Delhi's average AQI for the period was 170, against 184 in 2024 and 201 in 2018.
How many days in January-October 2025 did Delhi record an average AQI above 400 (Severe or Severe+)?
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Correct answer: A — None
Not a single day in the period had an average AQI above 400; there were three such days in the same period of 2024.
From which class will Artificial Intelligence and Computational Thinking be introduced in schools, as announced on 30 October 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Class 3
AI & CT will be embedded from the foundational stage, beginning in Class (Grade) 3.
From which academic session will the AI and Computational Thinking curriculum be introduced from Class 3?
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Correct answer: A — 2026-27
The Ministry of Education said AI & CT will be introduced from Grade 3 starting in the academic session 2026-27.
Who chairs the CBSE expert committee set up to develop the AI and Computational Thinking curriculum for schools?
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Correct answer: B — Prof. Karthik Raman, IIT Madras
CBSE constituted an expert committee chaired by Prof. Karthik Raman of IIT Madras.
Where was the third round of India-Chile CEPA negotiations held from 27 to 30 October 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Santiago
The third round of India-Chile CEPA negotiations was held in Santiago, Chile.
Which round of India-Chile Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement negotiations took place in October 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Third
PIB reported that the 3rd round of India-Chile CEPA negotiations was held in Santiago from 27 to 30 October 2025.
Consider the following statements about the third round of India-Chile CEPA talks: 1. It was held from 27 to 30 October 2025. 2. Critical minerals were among the chapters discussed. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. The round ran from 27 to 30 October 2025 and covered chapters including critical minerals.
According to Chile's SUBREI, the India-Chile Partial Scope Agreement, which entered into force in 2007, was expanded in which year?
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Correct answer: B — 2017
SUBREI notes that the Partial Scope Agreement entered into force in 2007 and was later expanded in 2017.
The Model Youth Gram Sabha initiative launched on 30 October 2025 is led by which ministry?
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Correct answer: C — Ministry of Panchayati Raj
The Ministry of Panchayati Raj launched it in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.
The Model Youth Gram Sabha will be implemented in how many schools initially?
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Correct answer: A — Over 1,000
It will be implemented across over 1,000 schools, including JNVs, EMRSs and state government schools.
What was India's total installed electricity capacity as of 30 September 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 500.89 GW
The country's total installed capacity crossed 500 GW to reach 500.89 GW as of 30 September 2025.
With non-fossil sources crossing 51% of installed capacity, which COP26 Panchamrit goal has India achieved five years early?
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Correct answer: D — 50% of installed electric capacity from non-fossil sources by 2030
The Ministry said India has achieved the Panchamrit goal of 50% installed electric power capacity from non-fossil sources by 2030, five years early.
On which date did renewables meet 51.5% of India's total electricity demand, the first day more than half of India's power came from green sources?
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Correct answer: B — 29 July 2025
On 29 July 2025, renewables met 51.5% of the country's total electricity demand of 203 GW.
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.
Before her Rafale sortie at Ambala on 29 October 2025, in which fighter aircraft had President Droupadi Murmu flown in 2023?
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Correct answer: C — Sukhoi-30 MKI
PIB noted that she took a sortie in a Sukhoi-30 MKI in 2023, making her the first President to fly in two IAF fighter aircraft.
At which Air Force Station did President Droupadi Murmu fly in a Rafale on 29 October 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Ambala
The sortie was flown at Air Force Station Ambala in Haryana.
Consider the following statements: 1. Ambala was the first Air Force Station to receive Rafale aircraft from Dassault Aviation's facility in France. 2. The President's Rafale was flown by the Commanding Officer of 17 Squadron. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. PIB says Ambala was the first station where Rafales arrived from France, and the aircraft was flown by Gp Capt Amit Gehani, CO of 17 Squadron.
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.
Which provision was introduced for the first time in the 14th round of commercial coal mine auctions launched on 29 October 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Underground Coal Gasification (UCG)
For the first time, provisions for Underground Coal Gasification were introduced; 21 of the 41 mines have UCG potential.
How many coal mines were offered in the 14th round of commercial coal mine auctions?
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Correct answer: C — 41
A total of 41 coal mines were offered, of which 21 have UCG potential.
Before the 14th round, how many coal mines had the Ministry of Coal auctioned across 12 rounds of commercial auctions?
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Correct answer: D — 133
The ministry has auctioned 133 coal mines across 12 rounds, with a peak rated capacity of about 276 MTPA.
Under the POWERGRID-NEA agreement of 29 October 2025, Inaruwa in Nepal will be linked by a 400 kV line to which Indian location?
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Correct answer: A — New Purnea
One of the two systems is the Inaruwa (Nepal)-New Purnea (India) 400 kV cross-border transmission link.
Which pair forms the second 400 kV India-Nepal cross-border transmission system agreed on 29 October 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Lamki (Dododhara)-Bareilly
The second system is the Lamki (Dododhara) (Nepal)-Bareilly (India) 400 kV cross-border transmission system.
Sanae Takaichi, whom PM Modi congratulated on 29 October 2025, made history in Japan as the country's first:
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Correct answer: A — Woman Prime Minister
Takaichi was elected by Japan's parliament on 21 October 2025 as the first woman to hold the office of Prime Minister.
According to Japan's Prime Minister's Office, Sanae Takaichi is Japan's Prime Minister number:
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Correct answer: D — 104
Kantei states that Takaichi became the 104th Prime Minister since Ito Hirobumi, Japan's first Prime Minister.
Whom did Sanae Takaichi succeed as Prime Minister of Japan in October 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Shigeru Ishiba
AP reported that Takaichi succeeded Shigeru Ishiba.
At SAMANVAY 2025 on 29 October 2025, DRDO handed over how many Licensing Agreements for Transfer of Technology, and for how many products?
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Correct answer: C — 12 agreements for 8 products
DRDO handed over 12 LATOTs for eight products to industry partners.
In which city was DRDO's industry meet SAMANVAY 2025 held?
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Correct answer: A — Bengaluru
SAMANVAY 2025 was organised by DRDO's ECS cluster in Bengaluru on 29-30 October 2025.
Who heads the 8th Central Pay Commission, whose Terms of Reference were approved by the Union Cabinet on 28 October 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai
Indian Express and BusinessLine report that the Commission is headed by former Supreme Court judge Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai.
Within what period of its constitution must the 8th Central Pay Commission make its recommendations?
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Correct answer: D — 18 months
PIB: the Commission will make its recommendations within 18 months of the date of its constitution.
Consider the following statements about the 8th Central Pay Commission: 1. It is a temporary body comprising a Chairperson, one part-time Member and a Member-Secretary. 2. Going by the usual ten-year trend, its recommendations would normally take effect from 1 January 2027. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. PIB says the effect of the 8th CPC recommendations would normally be expected from 01.01.2026, not 2027.
According to PIB, how many member and signatory countries does the International Solar Alliance have as of October 2025?
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Correct answer: D — 125
PIB: the ISA, launched in 2015 by India and France at COP21 in Paris, has 125 member and signatory countries.
On which date did 15 countries sign and ratify the ISA Framework Agreement, making ISA the first international intergovernmental organisation headquartered in India?
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Correct answer: B — 6 December 2017
PIB: on 6 December 2017, 15 countries signed and ratified the ISA Framework Agreement, making ISA the first international intergovernmental organisation to be headquartered in India.
Consider the following statements: 1. President Droupadi Murmu's address at the Eighth Session of the ISA Assembly was the first-ever address by a President of India to the ISA Assembly. 2. The International Solar Alliance was launched by India and France at COP21 in Paris in 2015. 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: it was the first-ever address by an Indian President to the ISA Assembly, and ISA was launched in 2015 by India and France at COP21 in Paris.
Near which place did Severe Cyclonic Storm Montha cross the Andhra Pradesh-Yanam coast around midnight of 28-29 October 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Narsapur
IMD: Montha crossed the coast between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam, to the south of Kakinada, close to Narsapur.
Consider the following statements about Cyclone Montha: 1. It crossed the Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts as a Severe Cyclonic Storm. 2. By 8:30 am on 29 October 2025 it had weakened into a Deep Depression over coastal Andhra Pradesh and adjoining Telangana. 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 IMD's 29 October 2025 press release.
Where did the Department of Telecommunications set up a 24x7 control room ahead of Cyclone Montha?
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Correct answer: D — Vijayawada
DoT established a 24x7 control room at its Andhra Pradesh LSA office in Vijayawada.
How much did the National Biodiversity Authority release to Red Sanders farmers in Tamil Nadu under the Access and Benefit Sharing framework in October 2025?
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Correct answer: A — ₹55 lakh to 18 farmers
PIB: NBA released ₹55 lakh to 18 farmers/cultivators of Red Sanders in Tamil Nadu through the State Biodiversity Board.
What is the scientific name of Red Sanders?
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Correct answer: D — Pterocarpus santalinus
PIB refers to Red Sanders as Pterocarpus santalinus.
According to the National Biodiversity Authority, Red Sanders is endemic to the Eastern Ghats and found naturally in which state alone?
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Correct answer: B — Andhra Pradesh
PIB: Red Sanders, an endemic species to the Eastern Ghats, is found in Andhra Pradesh alone; it is cultivated in other states too.
The GI-tagged Indi lime, shipped by air to the UK for the first time on 28 October 2025, comes from which district of Karnataka?
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Correct answer: B — Vijayapura
PIB: 350 kg of GI-tagged Indi Lime from Vijayapura, Karnataka was part of the consignment.
Puliyankudi, often called the 'Lemon City of Tamil Nadu', lies in which district?
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Correct answer: C — Tenkasi
PIB: Puliyankudi, often referred to as the 'Lemon City of Tamil Nadu', lies in Tenkasi district.
When did the Puliyankudi lime officially receive its Geographical Indication (GI) tag?
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Correct answer: D — April 2025
PIB: the Puliyankudi lime officially received its GI tag in April 2025.