UPSC Civil Services Current Affairs Quiz — All time
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As per the first advance estimates (November 2025), total Kharif foodgrain production for 2025-26 is estimated at:
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Correct answer: C — 173.33 million tonnes
Total Kharif foodgrain production is estimated at 173.33 million tonnes, 3.87 million tonnes higher than last year.
In the first advance estimates of Kharif 2025-26, which oilseed has the highest estimated production?
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Correct answer: B — Soybean
Soybean is estimated at 14.266 million tonnes and groundnut at 11.093 million tonnes, out of total Kharif oilseeds of 27.563 MT.
Consider the following statements about the first advance estimates of Kharif 2025-26: 1. Kharif rice production is estimated at over 124 million tonnes. 2. Kharif maize production is estimated to fall compared with last year. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct (124.504 MT). Statement 2 is wrong: maize is estimated at 28.303 MT, 3.495 MT more than last year.
On Constitution Day 2025, a bust of Dr B.R. Ambedkar was unveiled at the headquarters of which organisation?
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Correct answer: B — UNESCO, Paris
A bust of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar was unveiled at the UNESCO Headquarters in Paris on 26 November 2025.
In how many Indian languages did the President digitally release translated versions of the Constitution on 26 November 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Nine
The Constitution was released in nine languages: Malayalam, Marathi, Nepali, Punjabi, Bodo, Kashmiri, Telugu, Odia and Assamese.
Which of the following languages was NOT among those in which translated versions of the Constitution were released on Constitution Day 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Gujarati
The nine languages were Malayalam, Marathi, Nepali, Punjabi, Bodo, Kashmiri, Telugu, Odia and Assamese; Gujarati was not among them.
What is the financial outlay of the scheme approved by the Cabinet in November 2025 to promote manufacturing of sintered Rare Earth Permanent Magnets?
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Correct answer: C — ₹7,280 crore
The scheme has an outlay of ₹7,280 crore: ₹6,450 crore sales-linked incentives and ₹750 crore capital subsidy.
The REPM scheme approved in November 2025 aims to create how much integrated manufacturing capacity per year?
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Correct answer: C — 6,000 tonnes
It aims to establish 6,000 MTPA of integrated REPM manufacturing, split among five beneficiaries of up to 1,200 MTPA each.
Consider the following statements about the REPM scheme approved in November 2025: 1. Capacity will be allotted to five beneficiaries through a global competitive bidding process. 2. The total scheme duration is 5 years, with no gestation period. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: the scheme runs 7 years from award, including a 2-year gestation period and 5 years of incentives.
As per Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics 2025, India's milk production in 2024-25 was estimated at:
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Correct answer: C — 247.87 million tonnes
Milk production is estimated at 247.87 million tonnes in 2024-25, up 3.58% from 239.30 MT in 2023-24.
According to BAHS 2025, which state is the largest milk producer in India?
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Correct answer: B — Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh leads with 15.66%, followed by Rajasthan (14.82%), Madhya Pradesh (9.12%), Gujarat (7.78%) and Maharashtra (6.71%).
As per BAHS 2025, the per-capita availability of milk in India in 2024-25 was:
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Correct answer: D — 485 g/day
Per-capita availability rose from 319 g/day in 2014-15 to 485 g/day in 2024-25.
What is the new 24×7 short-code helpline number launched by the National Commission for Women in November 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 14490
NCW rolled out the toll-free short code 14490, linked to its existing helpline 7827170170.
As announced in November 2025, how many Aadhaar numbers of deceased individuals has UIDAI deactivated?
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Correct answer: C — Over 2 crore
UIDAI has deactivated more than 2 crore Aadhaar numbers of deceased individuals.
Through which portal can family members report the death of a kin to UIDAI, as per the November 2025 release?
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Correct answer: A — myAadhaar
UIDAI's 'Reporting of death of a family member' facility is on the myAadhaar portal, for deaths registered in 25 States/UTs using the Civil Registration System.
Rabi Ray, remembered on his birth anniversary on 26 November 2025, was the Speaker of which Lok Sabha?
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Correct answer: D — Ninth
Rabi Ray was Speaker of the Ninth Lok Sabha from 19 December 1989 to 9 July 1991.
Former Lok Sabha Speaker Rabi Ray was born in which state?
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Correct answer: B — Odisha
He was born on 26 November 1926 at Bhanaragarh village in Puri district of Odisha.
As per the Third Advance Estimates released in November 2025, India's total horticulture production in 2024-25 is:
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Correct answer: C — 369.055 million tonnes
Total horticulture production is estimated at 369.055 million tonnes, up 14.311 MT from 354.744 MT.
Which crop recorded the sharpest rise (26.88%) in the 2024-25 horticulture Third Advance Estimates?
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Correct answer: A — Onion
Onion production rose 26.88%, from 24.267 MT to 30.789 MT.
Consider the following statements about the 2024-25 horticulture Third Advance Estimates: 1. Vegetable production is estimated at over 215 million tonnes. 2. Fruit production declined compared with the previous year. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct (215.684 MT). Statement 2 is wrong: fruit production rose about 5.12% to 118.76 MT.
'Nayi Chetna 4.0', launched on 25 November 2025, is a national campaign on:
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Correct answer: B — Gender equality and women's empowerment
Nayi Chetna 4.0 is the National Campaign on Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment, organised by DAY-NRLM.
The tripartite Letter of Intent unveiled at the Nayi Chetna 4.0 launch relates to which initiative?
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Correct answer: C — Violence-Free Village Initiative
The MoU–LoI between the Ministries of WCD, Law & Justice and Rural Development is for the Violence-Free Village Initiative.
What is the outlay of the Incentive Scheme for Critical Mineral Recycling reviewed in November 2025?
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Correct answer: B — ₹1,500 crore
The Incentive Scheme for Critical Mineral Recycling has an outlay of ₹1,500 crore.
Which institution is the Project Management Agency for the Critical Mineral Recycling Incentive Scheme?
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Correct answer: D — JNARDDC, Nagpur
Jawaharlal Nehru Aluminium Research, Development & Design Centre (JNARDDC), Nagpur, an autonomous institute of the Ministry of Mines, is the PMA.
The Sacred Buddha Relics that returned to India on 25 November 2025 had been on exposition in which country?
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Correct answer: D — Bhutan
The Piprahwa Relics were enshrined at Trashichhodzong, Thimphu, Bhutan, from 8 to 25 November 2025.
The Buddha relics exposition in Bhutan (8–25 November 2025) was held as part of which event?
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Correct answer: A — Global Peace Prayer Festival
The Sacred Piprahwa Relics were enshrined in Thimphu as part of the Global Peace Prayer Festival.
As per DoT (November 2025), which two states lead in mobile handset recoveries through Sanchar Saathi with over 1 lakh each?
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Correct answer: A — Karnataka and Telangana
Karnataka and Telangana have each crossed 1 lakh recoveries; Maharashtra follows with over 80,000.
Total mobile handset recoveries through Sanchar Saathi crossed which milestone as reported in November 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 7 lakh
Overall nationwide recoveries crossed 7 lakh, with over 50,000 in October 2025 alone.
Who chaired the fourth BIMSTEC Expert Group meeting on Maritime Security Cooperation in New Delhi (November 2025)?
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Correct answer: D — Vice Admiral Biswajit Dasgupta (Retd.)
It was chaired by Vice Admiral Biswajit Dasgupta (Retd.), India's National Maritime Security Coordinator.
India beat which team in the final of the Women's Kabaddi World Cup 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Chinese Taipei
India beat Chinese Taipei 35–28 in the final in Dhaka on 24 November 2025.
The Women's Kabaddi World Cup 2025, won by India, was held in which city?
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Correct answer: A — Dhaka
The tournament was held in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Consider the following statements about the Women's Kabaddi World Cup 2025: 1. India won the title for the second consecutive time. 2. India beat Iran in the semi-final. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: India won a second straight title and beat Iran 33–21 in the semi-final.
Who was sworn in as the 53rd Chief Justice of India on 24 November 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Justice Surya Kant
Justice Surya Kant took oath as the 53rd CJI, succeeding Justice B.R. Gavai.
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, sworn in on 24 November 2025, is due to remain in office until:
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Correct answer: A — 9 February 2027
As per the Supreme Court and media reports, Justice Kant will remain in office until 9 February 2027.
Consider the following statements about the swearing-in of the 53rd Chief Justice of India: 1. The oath was administered by the President at Rashtrapati Bhavan. 2. Justice Surya Kant succeeded Justice D.Y. Chandrachud. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: Justice Surya Kant succeeded Justice B.R. Gavai.
BEL signed a Joint Venture Cooperation Agreement in November 2025 with which company to produce the HAMMER weapon in India?
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Correct answer: D — Safran Electronics & Defence
BEL and Safran Electronics & Defence (France) signed the JVCA for HAMMER production in India.
Under the BEL–Safran agreement (November 2025), indigenisation of HAMMER is to progressively increase up to:
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Correct answer: C — 60%
The indigenisation level will progressively increase up to 60%.
Under which mission were ₹720 crore Quantum Fabrication and Central Facilities announced in November 2025?
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Correct answer: B — National Quantum Mission
The four facilities worth ₹720 crore were announced under the National Quantum Mission.
Which of the following institutions is NOT among the four sites of the Quantum Fabrication and Central Facilities announced in November 2025?
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Correct answer: C — IIT Madras
The four facilities are at IIT Bombay, IISc Bengaluru, IIT Kanpur and IIT Delhi; IIT Madras is not among them.
The Technology Innovation Hub (TIH) at IIT Bombay, which supports 96 technology projects and over 50 deep-tech start-ups, functions under which mission?
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Correct answer: D — National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems
The TIH at IIT Bombay is under the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM-ICPS).
Through which app does TRAI urge citizens to report spam calls and SMS?
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Correct answer: B — TRAI DND App
TRAI urged users to report spam via the TRAI DND App; reports led to disconnection of over 21 lakh numbers in a year.
As on 21 November 2025, the area sown under rabi crops exceeded:
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Correct answer: C — 306 lakh hectares
The Agriculture Ministry said rabi sowing exceeded 306 lakh hectares as on 21 November 2025.
In which year was Project Veer Gatha, whose fifth edition drew over 1.92 crore students, instituted?
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Correct answer: C — 2021
Project Veer Gatha was instituted in 2021 to disseminate the stories of gallantry awardees among students.
The 13th Joint Military Cooperation Committee (JMCC) meeting held in New Delhi on 24 November 2025 was between India and:
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Correct answer: B — Oman
Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and Oman's MoD Secretary General co-chaired the 13th India–Oman JMCC.
Who co-chaired the 13th India–Oman Joint Military Cooperation Committee meeting from the Indian side in November 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh
Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh co-chaired the meeting; the Omani Secretary General separately called on RRM Sanjay Seth and met CDS Gen Anil Chauhan.
Who hosted the IBSA Leaders' Meeting held in Johannesburg on 23 November 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Cyril Ramaphosa
The meeting was hosted by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and attended by Brazilian President Lula and PM Modi.
At the IBSA Leaders' Meeting (November 2025), PM Modi proposed which platform for sharing Digital Public Infrastructure like UPI and CoWIN?
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Correct answer: A — IBSA Digital Innovation Alliance
The PM proposed an 'IBSA Digital Innovation Alliance' to share DPI such as UPI, health platforms like CoWIN, cybersecurity frameworks and women-led tech initiatives.
Consider the following statements about the IBSA Leaders' Meeting of November 2025: 1. PM Modi noted that the IBSA Fund has supported projects across forty countries. 2. PM Modi proposed an IBSA Fund for Climate Resilient Agriculture. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as per the PMO release.
PM Modi invited IBSA leaders to which event to be hosted by India?
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Correct answer: D — AI Impact Summit
The PM invited IBSA leaders to the AI Impact Summit to be held in India next year.
India defeated which team in the final of the inaugural Blind Women's T20 World Cup in November 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Nepal
India beat Nepal by seven wickets in the final at Colombo.
The final of the inaugural Blind Women's T20 World Cup (November 2025) was played in:
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Correct answer: A — Colombo
The final was played in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on 23 November 2025.
Consider the following statements about the Blind Women's T20 World Cup 2025: 1. It was the inaugural edition of the tournament. 2. India lost one league match before winning the title. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: India remained unbeaten throughout the tournament.
The 'ACITI Partnership', welcomed by India and Canada in November 2025, is a trilateral partnership among India, Canada and:
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Correct answer: B — Australia
ACITI stands for the Australia-Canada-India Technology and Innovation Partnership.
India and Canada agreed in November 2025 to begin CEPA negotiations aimed at doubling bilateral trade by 2030 to:
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Correct answer: B — USD 50 billion
The CEPA aims at doubling bilateral trade to USD 50 billion by 2030.
Which joint initiative did India and Italy adopt on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg?
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Correct answer: D — Joint Initiative to Counter Financing of Terrorism
PM Modi and PM Meloni adopted the 'India-Italy Joint Initiative to Counter Financing of Terrorism', covering cooperation in FATF and GCTF.
PM Modi held his first in-person meeting with which Japanese Prime Minister on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg?
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Correct answer: A — Sanae Takaichi
It was PM Modi's first meeting with PM Sanae Takaichi after their telephone call on 29 October 2025.
What is the theme of the AI Impact Summit that India will host in February 2026, as announced by the PM at the G20?
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Correct answer: D — Sarvajanam Hitaya, Sarvajanam Sukhaya
The PM said the AI Impact Summit will have the theme 'Sarvajanam Hitaya, Sarvajanam Sukhaya' (Welfare for all, Happiness for all).
At the G20 Johannesburg Summit session on decent work and AI, PM Modi proposed that the G20 develop a:
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Correct answer: C — Global Framework for Talent Mobility
Recalling progress on talent mobility at the New Delhi G20 Summit, the PM proposed a Global Framework for Talent Mobility.
In NIRF 2025, the Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR) was ranked 9th in which category?
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Correct answer: A — Research
AcSIR ranked 9th in NIRF 2025 (Research category) and 10th in the Nature Index.
Consider the following statements about AcSIR's 'i-PhD' programme: 1. It was launched in 2023. 2. Every i-PhD scholar is mandated to develop a technology relevant to translational research or start-ups. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as per the Ministry of Science & Technology release.
An Indian textiles delegation attended the 11th BACSA International Conference – CULTUSERI 2025 in November 2025 in which country?
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Correct answer: B — Georgia
The delegation's engagement in Georgia (17–21 November 2025) included participation in CULTUSERI 2025.
Which body showcased the '5-in-1 Silk Stole' combining Mulberry, Oak Tasar, Tropical Tasar, Muga and Eri silks?
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Correct answer: D — Central Silk Board
The Central Silk Board (CSB) showcased the 5-in-1 Silk Stole during the visit to Georgia.
The UNFCCC COP30, which concluded in November 2025, was held in which city?
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Correct answer: B — Belém
India delivered its closing statement at the COP30 Closing Plenary in Belém, Brazil, on 22 November 2025.
In its COP30 closing statement, India described the establishment of which mechanism as a 'significant milestone'?
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Correct answer: D — Just Transition Mechanism
India expressed satisfaction with the establishment of the Just Transition Mechanism, calling it a significant milestone.
At COP30, India thanked the Presidency for beginning a long-overdue focus on which Article, linked to developed countries' climate finance obligations?
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Correct answer: C — Article 9.1
India's statement appreciated the Presidency's efforts in beginning the journey towards a long-overdue focus on Article 9.1, in the context of climate finance from developed countries.
The G20 Johannesburg Summit (November 2025) marked PM Narendra Modi's participation in G20 Summits for the:
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Correct answer: C — 12th time
The PMO said this was the Prime Minister's 12th participation in G20 Summits.
Which of the following was NOT among the six initiatives proposed by PM Modi at the G20 Johannesburg Summit?
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Correct answer: D — G20 Global Carbon Tax Mechanism
The six proposals were the Traditional Knowledge Repository, Africa Skills Multiplier, Global Healthcare Response Team, Open Satellite Data Partnership, Critical Minerals Circularity Initiative and the Initiative on Countering the Drug-Terror Nexus. No carbon tax mechanism was proposed.
At the G20 Johannesburg Summit, PM Modi suggested that which idea rooted in India's civilizational wisdom be explored as a new development parameter?
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Correct answer: A — Integral Humanism
The PM said the idea of 'Integral Humanism', which takes a holistic view of humans, society and nature, must be explored.
Consider the following statements about the G20 Johannesburg Summit, 2025: 1. It was the first G20 Summit held in Africa. 2. PM Modi said disaster resilience should be 'response-centric' rather than 'development-centric'. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 reverses the PM's point: he said the approach should be development-centric rather than response-centric.
Under the ACITI Partnership announced on 22 November 2025, officials of India, Australia and Canada agreed to convene in:
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Correct answer: B — the first quarter of 2026
The joint statement said officials should convene in the first quarter of 2026 to take the initiative forward.
Consider the following statements about the Australia-Canada-India Technology and Innovation (ACITI) Partnership: 1. It emphasises green energy innovation and resilient supply chains, including in critical minerals. 2. It will examine the development and mass adoption of artificial intelligence. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as per the trilateral joint statement of 22 November 2025.