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UP Police Current Affairs Quiz — Last 12 months

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WHO Global TB Report 2025: India's TB incidence falls 21% since 2015
Q1

By how much did India's TB incidence decline between 2015 and 2024, according to the WHO Global TB Report 2025?

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Correct answer: C — 21%

India's TB incidence fell 21%, from 237 to 187 per lakh population; the global decline was 12%.

Q2 Advanced

What was India's TB incidence per lakh population in 2024, as per the WHO Global TB Report 2025?

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Correct answer: B — 187

Incidence fell from 237 per lakh in 2015 to 187 per lakh in 2024.

Q3 Advanced

Consider the following statements based on the Health Ministry's release on the WHO Global TB Report 2025: 1. India's TB treatment success rate of 90% is above the global rate of 88%. 2. The TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan was started in December 2024. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

India's treatment success rate is 90% against 88% globally, and the release says the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan started in December 2024.

CPI inflation falls to 0.25% in October 2025, lowest in the current series
Q4

What was India's provisional CPI-based headline inflation for October 2025?

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Correct answer: B — 0.25%

MoSPI put October 2025 headline CPI inflation at 0.25%, the lowest of the current series and 119 basis points below September.

Q5 Advanced

What was all-India food inflation, based on the Consumer Food Price Index, in October 2025?

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Correct answer: D — −5.02%

All-India CFPI food inflation was −5.02%; −4.85% and −5.18% were the rural and urban figures.

Q6 Advanced

Consider the following statements about CPI data for October 2025: 1. Headline inflation was the lowest year-on-year rate of the current CPI series. 2. Rural headline inflation was 0.88%. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Headline inflation of 0.25% was the lowest of the current series. Rural headline inflation was −0.25%; 0.88% was the urban figure.

Cabinet approves ₹25,060 crore Export Promotion Mission
Q7

What is the total outlay of the Export Promotion Mission approved by the Union Cabinet on 12 November 2025?

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Correct answer: B — ₹25,060 crore

The Export Promotion Mission has an outlay of ₹25,060 crore for FY 2025–26 to FY 2030–31. ₹20,000 crore is the credit support under the separate Credit Guarantee Scheme for Exporters.

Q8 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Export Promotion Mission: 1. NIRYAT PROTSAHAN focuses on access to affordable trade finance for MSMEs. 2. NIRYAT DISHA focuses on non-financial enablers such as branding, compliance and logistics. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

The EPM has two sub-schemes: NIRYAT PROTSAHAN for trade finance and NIRYAT DISHA for non-financial support.

Q9 Advanced

Which existing export support schemes are consolidated into the Export Promotion Mission?

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Correct answer: A — Interest Equalisation Scheme and Market Access Initiative

The Cabinet release says the EPM consolidates the Interest Equalisation Scheme (IES) and the Market Access Initiative (MAI).

Cabinet rationalises royalty rates of graphite, caesium, rubidium and zirconium
Q10 Advanced

Under the royalty rates approved by the Cabinet in November 2025, what is the royalty on graphite with 80% or more fixed carbon?

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Correct answer: C — 2% of ASP

Graphite with 80% or more fixed carbon attracts 2% of ASP; graphite with less than 80% fixed carbon attracts 4%.

Q11 Advanced

Consider the following statements in the context of the Cabinet decision on mineral royalties of 12 November 2025: 1. Graphite and zirconium are among the 24 critical and strategic minerals listed in the MMDR Act, 1957. 2. India imports about 90% of its graphite requirement. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Graphite and zirconium are among the 24 critical and strategic minerals in the MMDR Act. India imports 60%, not 90%, of its graphite requirement.

Q12

Which of the minerals covered by the November 2025 royalty decision is mainly used in atomic clocks and GPS systems?

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Correct answer: D — Caesium

The Cabinet release says caesium is mainly used in high-tech electronics, particularly atomic clocks and GPS systems.

President Murmu makes first-ever Indian Presidential visit to Botswana, addresses its National Assembly
Q13 Advanced

President Droupadi Murmu's State Visit in November 2025, which included the first-ever Indian Presidential visit to Botswana, covered which two countries?

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Correct answer: A — Angola and Botswana

Botswana was the final leg of the President's State Visit to Angola and Botswana.

Q14 Advanced

Which council of tribal chiefs advises Botswana's National Assembly, which President Murmu addressed on 12 November 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Ntlo ya Dikgosi

The President's Secretariat noted that the National Assembly is advised by the Ntlo ya Dikgosi, a council of tribal chiefs.

Q15 Advanced

In her address to Botswana's National Assembly, President Murmu linked India's 'Viksit Bharat 2047' vision with which African Union framework?

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Correct answer: B — Agenda 2063

She said Viksit Bharat by 2047 and Africa's Agenda 2063 offer an opportunity for active collaboration.

Cabinet approves Credit Guarantee Scheme for Exporters with up to ₹20,000 crore credit
Q16 Advanced

Which entity will provide 100% credit guarantee cover under the Credit Guarantee Scheme for Exporters approved in November 2025?

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Correct answer: D — National Credit Guarantee Trustee Company Limited

NCGTC will give 100% guarantee cover to Member Lending Institutions for the additional credit to exporters.

Q17

Up to how much additional collateral-free credit to exporters is envisaged under the Credit Guarantee Scheme for Exporters?

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Correct answer: B — ₹20,000 crore

The CGSE envisages up to ₹20,000 crore of additional credit to eligible exporters, including MSMEs.

PM Modi in Bhutan: 1020 MW Punatsangchhu-II inaugurated, ₹4,000 crore credit line announced
Q18

What is the capacity of the Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project in Bhutan, inaugurated during PM Modi's visit in November 2025?

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Correct answer: C — 1020 MW

The 1020 MW Punatsangchhu-II project was inaugurated; 1200 MW is the capacity of Punatsangchhu-I.

Q19 Advanced

What was the size of the Line of Credit to Bhutan announced during PM Modi's visit in November 2025?

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Correct answer: A — ₹4,000 crore

The list of outcomes includes an INR 4,000 crore Line of Credit to Bhutan.

Q20 Advanced

Consider the following outcomes of PM Modi's visit to Bhutan in November 2025: 1. A decision to establish an Immigration Check Post at Hatisar across Gelephu. 2. A grant of land in Bodh Gaya for a Bhutanese temple and guest house. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

An ICP at Hatisar across Gelephu was agreed. The land grant for a Bhutanese temple, monastery and guest house is in Varanasi, not Bodh Gaya.

India's first MWh-scale vanadium flow battery inaugurated at NTPC NETRA, Greater Noida
Q21 Advanced

What is the capacity of India's first MWh-scale Vanadium Redox Flow Battery inaugurated at NTPC NETRA in November 2025?

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Correct answer: C — 3 MWh

The VRFB system inaugurated by Manohar Lal has a capacity of 3 MWh.

Q22

NTPC's R&D centre NETRA, where India's first MWh-scale vanadium flow battery was inaugurated, is located in which city?

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Correct answer: B — Greater Noida

NETRA, NTPC's R&D centre, is at Greater Noida.

India speaks for BASIC and LMDC groups at COP30 opening plenary in Belém
Q23 Advanced

On behalf of which groups did India deliver statements at the opening plenary of COP30 in Belém in November 2025?

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Correct answer: B — BASIC and LMDC

India spoke on behalf of the BASIC group (Brazil, South Africa, India, China) and the Like-Minded Developing Countries.

Q24 Advanced

At COP30, India called for implementation of which Article of the Paris Agreement, reaffirming developed countries' legal obligation to provide finance to developing countries?

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Correct answer: C — Article 9.1

India called for implementation of Article 9.1 of the Paris Agreement on developed countries' obligation to provide finance.

Q25 Advanced

According to India's statement at COP30, adaptation financing needs to exceed current flows by roughly how many times?

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Correct answer: D — Fifteen times

India noted that adaptation financing needs to exceed nearly fifteen times current flows.

PM Modi addresses Thimphu event for 70th birth anniversary of Bhutan's Fourth King
Q26 Advanced

PM Modi attended the 70th birth anniversary celebrations of Bhutan's Fourth King in November 2025. Who is the Fourth King of Bhutan?

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Correct answer: B — Jigme Singye Wangchuck

The Fourth King is Jigme Singye Wangchuck; the present King is Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck.

Q27

The sacred viewing of which relics of Lord Buddha was held in Bhutan alongside the Global Peace Prayer Festival in November 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Piprahwa relics

PM Modi noted the Global Peace Prayer Festival was held alongside the sacred viewing of Lord Buddha's Piprahwa relics.

Pralhad Joshi announces ₹100 crore call for biomass-based hydrogen pilots at ICGH 2025
Q28

What was the size of the Call for Proposals announced by MNRE in November 2025 for green hydrogen pilots using biomass and waste?

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Correct answer: B — ₹100 crore

Pralhad Joshi announced a ₹100 crore Call for Proposals for biomass- and waste-based green hydrogen pilots.

Q29 Advanced

What is the outlay of the National Green Hydrogen Mission, launched in 2023?

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Correct answer: C — ₹19,744 crore

The Mission was launched in 2023 with an outlay of ₹19,744 crore; ₹8 lakh crore is the investment it is expected to mobilise.

Q30 Advanced

Which edition of the International Conference on Green Hydrogen (ICGH) was held at Bharat Mandapam in November 2025, where the NGHM logo was launched?

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Correct answer: D — 3rd

Pralhad Joshi addressed the inaugural session of the 3rd ICGH (ICGH 2025) at Bharat Mandapam.

MeitY issues SOP to curb non-consensual intimate imagery, mandates 24-hour takedown
Q31

Within how much time of reporting does MeitY's November 2025 SOP require takedown of Non-Consensual Intimate Imagery?

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Correct answer: A — 24 hours

The SOP lays out mechanisms for takedown of NCII content within 24 hours of reporting.

Q32 Advanced

MeitY's SOP on Non-Consensual Intimate Imagery was developed in compliance with the directions of which High Court?

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Correct answer: D — Madras High Court

The SOP follows the Madras High Court's order dated 15 July 2025.

PLFS July–September 2025: unemployment falls to 5.2%, female participation rises
Q33

What was the unemployment rate for persons aged 15 years and above in July–September 2025, as per the PLFS quarterly bulletin?

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Correct answer: A — 5.2%

The unemployment rate fell to 5.2% in July–September 2025 from 5.4% in April–June.

Q34 Advanced

What was the female Labour Force Participation Rate (15 years and above) in July–September 2025, as per PLFS?

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Correct answer: D — 33.7%

Female LFPR rose to 33.7% in July–September 2025 from 33.4% in April–June 2025.

Q35 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the PLFS: 1. Its sampling methodology was revamped from January 2025 to give monthly and quarterly estimates for rural and urban India. 2. The overall LFPR fell to 54.1% in July–September 2025. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

The PLFS was revamped from January 2025 under the CWS framework. The overall LFPR rose slightly to 55.1%, not fell to 54.1%.

President Murmu addresses Angola's National Assembly on 50th anniversary of independence
Q36

President Droupadi Murmu's visit to Angola in November 2025 coincided with which milestone?

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Correct answer: B — 50th anniversary of Angola's independence

The visit marked the 50th anniversary of Angola's independence.

Q37 Advanced

According to President Murmu's address in Luanda, women make up more than what share of the members of Angola's Parliament?

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Correct answer: C — 39%

Murmu said more than 39% of the members of the Angolan Parliament are women.

15th India–Vietnam Defence Policy Dialogue held in Hanoi; submarine rescue pact signed
Q38 Advanced

Where was the 15th India–Vietnam Defence Policy Dialogue held on 10 November 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Hanoi

The 15th India–Vietnam Defence Policy Dialogue was held in Hanoi.

Q39 Advanced

Which agreement was signed on the sidelines of the 15th India–Vietnam Defence Policy Dialogue in November 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Memorandum of Agreement for Mutual Submarine Search, Rescue Support and Cooperation

A Memorandum of Agreement for Mutual Submarine Search, Rescue Support and Cooperation was signed, along with a Letter of Intent on defence industry cooperation.

Draft rules propose mandatory 'Country of Origin' filter on e-commerce platforms
Q40 Advanced

The proposed mandatory 'Country of Origin' filter for e-commerce platforms is to be introduced by amending which rules?

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Correct answer: C — Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011

The draft amends rule 6(10) of the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011.

Q41 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the draft 'Country of Origin' filter rules of November 2025: 1. The filter must be provided by every e-commerce entity selling imported products. 2. The draft was issued by the Department of Commerce. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

The proviso applies to every e-commerce entity selling imported products. The draft was issued by the Department of Consumer Affairs, not the Department of Commerce.

President Murmu holds talks with Angola's President Lourenço in Luanda; Angola to join IBCA and Global Biofuels Alliance
Q42 Advanced

During President Droupadi Murmu's visit to Angola in November 2025, India welcomed Angola's decision to join which of the following?

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Correct answer: A — International Big Cat Alliance and Global Biofuels Alliance

President Murmu welcomed Angola's decision to join the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) and the Global Biofuels Alliance (GBA).

Q43 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the India–Angola talks held in Luanda on 9 November 2025: 1. MoUs on cooperation in fisheries, aquaculture and marine resources, and on consular matters were exchanged. 2. An MoU on joint defence production was exchanged. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

The MoUs exchanged were on fisheries, aquaculture and marine resources, and on consular matters. No defence production MoU was announced.

Q44

Who was the President of Angola with whom President Droupadi Murmu held talks in Luanda in November 2025?

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Correct answer: B — João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço

President Murmu held talks with President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço of Angola at the Presidential Palace, Luanda.

INS Sahyadri reaches Guam for Exercise Malabar 2025 with Australia, Japan and the US
Q45

Which Indian Navy ship took part in Exercise Malabar 2025 at Guam?

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Correct answer: D — INS Sahyadri

The Defence Ministry said INS Sahyadri, an indigenously designed and built guided-missile stealth frigate, was at Guam for Malabar 2025.

Q46 Advanced

Consider the following statements about Exercise Malabar: 1. It began in 1992 as a bilateral exercise between the United States and India. 2. Its 2025 edition, held at Guam, was the 29th edition and was led by the United States. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

The US Navy said Malabar began in 1992 as a bilateral US–India exercise and later added Japan and Australia; the 2025 edition at Guam was the 29th and was led by the US, with the lead rotating every year.

Q47 Advanced

Exercise Malabar 2025 was held at which location?

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Correct answer: A — Guam

INS Sahyadri participated in Malabar 2025 at Guam in the Northern Pacific.

PM Modi flags off four new Vande Bharat Express trains from Varanasi
Q48

Which of the following Vande Bharat Express trains was flagged off by PM Modi from Varanasi on 8 November 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Banaras–Khajuraho

The four trains were Banaras–Khajuraho, Firozpur–Delhi, Lucknow–Saharanpur and Ernakulam–Bengaluru.

Q49 Advanced

With the four new trains flagged off on 8 November 2025, the number of operational Vande Bharat trains in India crossed which figure?

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Correct answer: C — 160

PM Modi said that with these four trains, the total number of operational Vande Bharat trains had exceeded 160.

Q50 Advanced

Consider the following trains: 1. Lucknow–Saharanpur Vande Bharat 2. Patna–Howrah Vande Bharat Which of the above was/were among the four Vande Bharat trains flagged off from Varanasi on 8 November 2025?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Lucknow–Saharanpur was among the four (with Banaras–Khajuraho, Firozpur–Delhi and Ernakulam–Bengaluru); Patna–Howrah was not.

PM Modi opens national conference on legal aid at Supreme Court; launches Community Mediation Training Module
Q51

Which training module did PM Narendra Modi launch at the National Conference on Strengthening Legal Aid Delivery Mechanisms on 8 November 2025?

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Correct answer: B — Community Mediation Training Module

PM Modi launched NALSA's Community Mediation Training Module, saying it revives the tradition of resolving disputes through dialogue.

Q52 Advanced

Consider the following statements: 1. Article 39A of the Constitution of India provides for free legal aid. 2. National Legal Services Day is observed on 9 November because the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987, came into force on that date in 1995. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Article 39A provides for free legal aid to the poor and weaker sections (Law Ministry backgrounder). The Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987, came into force on 9 November 1995, which is why 9 November is National Legal Services Day.

Q53 Advanced

Under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987, the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) is headed by whom?

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Correct answer: D — Chief Justice of India

The PIB backgrounder says the Act set up a three-tier system, with NALSA headed by the Chief Justice of India and State Legal Services Authorities headed by the Chief Justice of the High Court.

Manohar Lal opens National Urban Conclave 2025; launches Dumpsite Remediation Accelerator Programme and UiWIN
Q54

Where was the National Urban Conclave 2025 inaugurated on 8 November 2025?

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Correct answer: C — Yashobhoomi, New Delhi

Union Minister Manohar Lal inaugurated the conclave at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi.

Q55 Advanced

How many high-impact dumpsites, holding about 80% of the legacy waste, will the Dumpsite Remediation Accelerator Programme prioritise?

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Correct answer: A — 214

About 80% of the legacy waste is in 214 sites across 202 ULBs, which DRAP will prioritise; 1,428 sites are under remediation overall.

Q56 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Dumpsite Remediation Accelerator Programme (DRAP) launched in November 2025: 1. It is a year-long, mission-mode initiative. 2. Its priority sites hold about 8.8 crore tonnes of legacy waste. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

The Housing Ministry described DRAP as a year-long, mission-mode initiative; its 214 priority sites cover about 8.8 crore MT of legacy waste.

Q57 Advanced

The Urban Invest Window (UiWIN), launched at the National Urban Conclave 2025, is an initiative of which organisation?

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Correct answer: C — HUDCO

UiWIN is an initiative of HUDCO, under the guidance of the Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry, to serve as a one-stop investment facilitation platform for cities.

PM Modi launches year-long commemoration of 150 years of 'Vande Mataram'; releases coin and stamp
Q58 Advanced

According to PM Modi's address on 7 November 2025, in which journal did Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay publish 'Vande Mataram' in 1875?

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Correct answer: B — Bangadarshan

PM Modi said Bankim Babu published Vande Mataram in Bangadarshan in 1875; it also appears in his novel Anandamath.

Q59 Advanced

Consider the following statements: 1. Rabindranath Tagore sang 'Vande Mataram' at the Calcutta session in 1896. 2. The year-long commemoration of 150 years of 'Vande Mataram' runs from 7 November 2025 to 7 November 2026. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

PM Modi recalled that Tagore sang Vande Mataram at the Calcutta Session in 1896, and the programme launched a commemoration from 7 November 2025 to 7 November 2026.

Q60

What did PM Modi release on 7 November 2025 to mark 150 years of 'Vande Mataram'?

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Correct answer: D — A commemorative coin and postage stamp

A special commemorative coin and postage stamp dedicated to Vande Mataram were released.

India–EU FTA negotiations held in New Delhi from 3 to 7 November
Q61 Advanced

With which European Commission official did Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal hold stocktaking meetings on the India–EU FTA on 5–6 November 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Sabine Weyand

Rajesh Agrawal met Sabine Weyand, Director-General for Trade, European Commission, for two days of stocktaking.

Q62

Where and when was the India–EU FTA negotiating round held in November 2025?

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Correct answer: A — New Delhi, 3–7 November

The EU negotiating team visited New Delhi from 3 to 7 November 2025; the stocktake meetings were on 5–6 November.

India stresses equity and CBDR-RC at COP30 Leaders' Summit in Belém; joins Tropical Forests Forever Facility as observer
Q63 Advanced

Who delivered India's National Statement at the Leaders' Summit of COP30 in Belém on 7 November 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Dinesh Bhatia, Ambassador of India to Brazil

India's Ambassador to Brazil, Dinesh Bhatia, delivered the National Statement at the Leaders' Summit on 7 November 2025.

Q64 Advanced

In what capacity did India join Brazil's Tropical Forests Forever Facility (TFFF) at COP30?

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Correct answer: C — Observer

India welcomed Brazil's initiative to set up the TFFF and joined the Facility as an Observer.

Q65 Advanced

According to India's National Statement at COP30, by how much did India reduce the emission intensity of its GDP between 2005 and 2020?

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Correct answer: B — 36%

The statement said India reduced the emission intensity of GDP by 36% between 2005 and 2020. 50% refers to the non-fossil share of installed power capacity.

Supreme Court rules grounds of arrest must be given in writing, in the arrestee's language, for all offences
Q66 Advanced

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.

Q67 Advanced

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.

Q68 Advanced

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.

President Murmu hosts ICC Women's World Cup 2025 champions at Rashtrapati Bhavan
Q69

India won the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 by defeating which team in the final on 2 November 2025?

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Correct answer: C — South Africa

India beat South Africa in the final on Sunday, 2 November 2025.

Q70 Advanced

While hosting the World Cup winners on 6 November 2025, President Murmu praised them for defeating which 'seven-time world champion' team?

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Correct answer: B — Australia

The President said the team defeated the seven-time world champion and then-undefeated Australian team.

Q71 Advanced

Who was the coach of the Indian team that won the ICC Women's World Cup 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Amol Mazumdar

Coach Amol Mazumdar thanked the Prime Minister when the team met him on 5 November 2025.

Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues (Amendment) Rules, 2025 notified; specular equipment no longer mandatory for cornea centres
Q72 Advanced

The Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues (Amendment) Rules, 2025, notified on 6 November 2025, were framed under which Act?

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Correct answer: C — Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act, 1994

The Health Ministry notified the amendment rules under the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act, 1994 on 6 November 2025.

Q73

Which mandatory requirement for Corneal Transplantation Centres was removed by the THOTA (Amendment) Rules, 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Clinical Specular equipment

The amendment removed the mandatory requirement of Clinical Specular equipment in Corneal Transplantation Centres.

Q74 Advanced

According to the Health Ministry, the THOTA (Amendment) Rules notified in November 2025 further strengthen which programme?

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Correct answer: D — National Organ Transplant Programme

The ministry said the amendment further strengthens the National Organ Transplant Programme (NOTP).

Ethiopian delegation concludes week-long study visit to learn India's DAY-NRLM model
Q75

A high-level delegation from which country concluded a week-long visit to India in November 2025 to study DAY-NRLM?

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Correct answer: B — Ethiopia

A delegation from the Government of Ethiopia concluded a week-long learning and exposure visit focused on DAY-NRLM on 6 November 2025.

Q76 Advanced

The National Rural Livelihoods Mission (now DAY-NRLM), studied by an Ethiopian delegation in November 2025, was created by restructuring which earlier scheme?

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Correct answer: D — Swarnajayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana

NRLM was launched by restructuring the erstwhile Swarnajayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana (SGSY).

Q77 Advanced

In which year was the National Rural Livelihoods Mission renamed Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM)?

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Correct answer: C — 2016

The Ministry of Rural Development renamed NRLM as DAY-NRLM with effect from 29 March 2016.

Piyush Goyal in Rotorua: Māori welcome at Te Puia and India–New Zealand CEOs Roundtable
Q78 Advanced

With which New Zealand minister did Piyush Goyal co-chair the India–New Zealand CEOs Roundtable on 6 November 2025?

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Correct answer: C — Todd McClay

Goyal and New Zealand Trade Minister Todd McClay co-chaired the India–New Zealand CEOs Roundtable.

Q79 Advanced

Te Puia in Rotorua, where Piyush Goyal received a traditional Pōwhiri on 6 November 2025, is New Zealand's national centre for what?

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Correct answer: A — Māori culture and arts

Te Puia is the national centre for Māori culture and arts, where Goyal was accorded a traditional Māori welcome (Pōwhiri).

MeitY unveils India AI Governance Guidelines under the IndiaAI Mission
Q80

Who formally unveiled the India AI Governance Guidelines on 5 November 2025?

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Correct answer: C — Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood, Principal Scientific Adviser

The guidelines were formally unveiled by Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood, Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India.

Q81 Advanced

The India AI Governance Guidelines released in November 2025 were drafted by a high-level committee chaired by whom?

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Correct answer: A — Prof. Balaraman Ravindran, IIT Madras

The guidelines were drafted by a high-level committee under the chairmanship of Prof. Balaraman Ravindran, IIT Madras.

Q82 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the India AI Governance Guidelines (November 2025): 1. The framework includes seven guiding principles (Sutras) and recommendations across six pillars of AI governance. 2. The guidelines propose a new standalone AI law to replace existing legislation. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

The framework has seven Sutras and six pillars; MeitY Secretary S. Krishnan said the focus remains on using existing legislation wherever possible, so statement 2 is wrong.

Q83 Advanced

The IndiaAI Mission, under which the AI Governance Guidelines were released, was approved by the Union Cabinet on 7 March 2024 with what outlay?

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Correct answer: D — ₹10,371.92 crore

The Cabinet approved the IndiaAI Mission on 7 March 2024 with a budget outlay of ₹10,371.92 crore.

Q84 Advanced

The launch of the India AI Governance Guidelines in November 2025 was described as a key milestone ahead of which event?

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Correct answer: C — India–AI Impact Summit 2026

MeitY said the launch marks a key milestone ahead of the India–AI Impact Summit 2026.