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UPSC Civil Services Current Affairs Quiz — All time

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NSO releases first Quarterly Bulletin of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises; employment crosses 13 crore
Q1 Advanced

The Quarterly Bulletin of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises (QBUSE), first released in September 2025, is the quarterly edition of which survey?

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Correct answer: C — Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises

QBUSE is the quarterly edition of the Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises (ASUSE).

Q2 Advanced

According to the first QBUSE, employment in the unincorporated sector in January–March 2025 was:

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Correct answer: D — 13.13 crore

Employment crossed 13 crore for the first time in January–March 2025, reaching 13.13 crore.

Q3 Advanced

Consider the following statements based on the first QBUSE released in September 2025: 1. The number of unincorporated establishments was higher in April–June 2025 than in January–March 2025. 2. Female workers accounted for over 28% of total employment in both quarters. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Establishments rose from 7.85 crore (January–March) to 7.94 crore (April–June 2025), and women made up over 28% of employment in both quarters. Both statements are correct.

China holds military parade in Beijing for 80th anniversary of end of World War II; Putin and Kim attend
Q4

China's military parade in Beijing on 3 September 2025 marked which anniversary?

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Correct answer: B — 80th anniversary of the end of World War II

The parade marked 80 years since Japan's defeat and the end of World War II.

Q5 Advanced

Which two leaders flanked Xi Jinping at the Beijing military parade of 3 September 2025, in the first such gathering of the three countries' leaders?

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Correct answer: A — Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un

Reuters reported that Russia's Vladimir Putin and North Korea's Kim Jong Un flanked Xi in the first such gathering of the three countries' leaders.

Q6 Advanced

At the Beijing parade of 3 September 2025, Xi Jinping said the world faced a choice between:

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Correct answer: D — Peace and war

Reuters reported that Xi warned the world was facing a choice between peace or war in his keynote speech.

PM Modi greets the nation, especially the tribal community, on Karma Puja
Q7

Karma Puja, on which PM Modi greeted the nation on 3 September 2025, is a festival particularly associated with which community?

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Correct answer: A — Tribal community

PM Modi extended wishes to all citizens, especially the tribal community, on Karma Puja, a festival in which worship of nature holds special significance.

Account Aggregator framework completes four years; 2.2 billion accounts enabled
Q8 Advanced

When was India's Account Aggregator framework officially launched?

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Correct answer: C — 2 September 2021

The AA framework was officially launched on 2 September 2021; RBI's Master Directions had been issued in 2016.

Q9 Advanced

In India's Digital Public Infrastructure stack, the Account Aggregator framework serves as which layer?

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Correct answer: C — Data exchange layer

AA was recognised during India's G20 Presidency as the data exchange layer, complementing Aadhaar (identity) and UPI (payments).

Q10 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Account Aggregator ecosystem as of September 2025: 1. RBI issued the Master Directions for Account Aggregators in 2016, before the framework's official launch. 2. Fewer than 50 crore financial accounts have been enabled for data sharing through the framework. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

RBI issued the Master Directions in 2016 and the framework launched in 2021. Over 2.2 billion (220 crore) accounts are enabled, so statement 2 is wrong.

APEDA launches BHARATI to support 100 agri-food startups for exports
Q11 Advanced

Which body launched the BHARATI initiative in September 2025 to empower 100 agri-food startups?

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Correct answer: B — APEDA

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) launched BHARATI.

Q12 Advanced

APEDA's BHARATI initiative supports its vision of achieving how much in agri-food exports of Scheduled Products by 2030?

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Correct answer: C — $50 billion

BHARATI is conceived as part of APEDA's vision to achieve $50 billion in agri-food exports for its Scheduled Products by 2030.

Giriraj Singh launches CCI's Kapas Kisan app for MSP cotton procurement
Q13 Advanced

The 'Kapas Kisan' app launched in September 2025 was developed by:

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Correct answer: B — Cotton Corporation of India

The Kapas Kisan app was developed by the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) under the Ministry of Textiles for MSP cotton procurement.

Q14 Advanced

Which of the following is NOT listed as a feature of the Kapas Kisan app?

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Correct answer: D — Crop loan disbursement

The app offers self-registration, slot booking, real-time updates and payment tracking; crop loan disbursement is not among its listed features.

CCI approves Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation's acquisition of stake in YES Bank
Q15 Advanced

In September 2025, the CCI approved the acquisition of certain share capital and voting rights of YES Bank by which bank?

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Correct answer: D — Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation

The CCI approved the acquisition of certain share capital and voting rights of YES Bank by Japan's Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation.

Q16 Advanced

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, which got CCI approval for a YES Bank stake in September 2025, has an offshore branch in India at:

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Correct answer: A — GIFT City, Gandhinagar

The CCI release says SMBC has branches in New Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai and an offshore branch in GIFT City, Gandhinagar.

PM Modi meets President Putin on SCO sidelines in Tianjin; looks forward to 23rd Annual Summit in India
Q17

In which Chinese city did PM Modi meet President Putin on 1 September 2025 on the sidelines of the SCO Summit?

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Correct answer: C — Tianjin

PM Modi met President Putin on the sidelines of the SCO Summit in Tianjin, China.

Q18 Advanced

At their Tianjin meeting in September 2025, PM Modi said he looked forward to receiving President Putin in India for which India–Russia Annual Summit?

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Correct answer: D — 23rd

PM Modi conveyed that he looked forward to receiving President Putin in India for the 23rd Annual Summit later in the year.

Q19 Advanced

How is the India–Russia partnership described in the PIB readout of the Modi–Putin meeting of 1 September 2025?

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Correct answer: B — Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership

The leaders reaffirmed support for strengthening the Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership between the two countries.

Q20 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Modi–Putin meeting of 1 September 2025: 1. The leaders discussed cooperation in the economic, financial and energy sectors. 2. PM Modi stressed the need to expedite a cessation of the conflict in Ukraine and find a durable peace settlement. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

The PIB readout says the leaders discussed economic, financial and energy cooperation, and that the PM emphasised expediting a cessation of the Ukraine conflict and a durable peace settlement. Both are correct.

PM Modi at 25th SCO Summit in Tianjin; Tianjin Declaration condemns Pahalgam attack
Q21

In which Chinese city was the 25th SCO Council of Heads of State held from 31 August to 1 September 2025?

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Correct answer: C — Tianjin

The 25th Meeting of the SCO Council of Heads of State was held in Tianjin, China, from 31 August to 1 September 2025.

Q22 Advanced

At the Tianjin summit, the PM said India's SCO policy rests on three pillars spelling S-C-O. What are they?

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Correct answer: A — Security, Connectivity, Opportunity

The PM said India's vision and policy towards the SCO are built on three pillars: S – Security, C – Connectivity and O – Opportunity.

Q23 Advanced

Which country took over the next presidency of the SCO after the Tianjin summit of 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Kyrgyzstan

The PM congratulated Kyrgyzstan on taking over the next presidency of the SCO.

Q24 Advanced

What new platform did PM Modi propose within the SCO at the Tianjin summit to foster people-to-people ties?

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Correct answer: B — Civilizational Dialogue Forum

The PM proposed commencing a Civilizational Dialogue Forum within the SCO to foster greater people-to-people ties and cultural understanding.

Q25 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the SCO Tianjin Declaration of 1 September 2025: 1. It strongly condemned the terrorist attack in Pahalgam on 22 April 2025. 2. India did not join the Tianjin Declaration because of differences on terrorism. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is incorrect: the Tianjin Declaration was adopted by all members including India and Pakistan, and it said perpetrators, organisers and sponsors of such attacks must be brought to justice.

INS Trikand reaches Alexandria for multilateral Exercise Bright Star 2025
Q26 Advanced

Exercise Bright Star 2025, in which INS Trikand participated, was hosted by which country?

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Correct answer: B — Egypt

Bright Star 2025 was hosted by Egypt from 1 to 10 September 2025; INS Trikand called at Alexandria for it.

Q27 Advanced

Exercise Bright Star is a multilateral exercise of which command?

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Correct answer: A — US Central Command

Bright Star 2025 is a multilateral US Central Command exercise across the air, land and sea domains.

Q28 Advanced

Consider the following statements about India's participation in Exercise Bright Star 2025: 1. Only the Indian Navy took part, through INS Trikand. 2. The exercise focuses on interoperability in irregular warfare against hybrid threat scenarios. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 2 only

Besides INS Trikand, contingents from the Indian Army and Indian Air Force also participated, so statement 1 is wrong. The exercise enhances interoperability in irregular warfare against hybrid threat scenarios.

Tribal Affairs Ministry launches beta of Adi Vaani, India's first AI translator for tribal languages
Q29 Advanced

'Adi Vaani', launched in beta in September 2025, is:

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Correct answer: B — India's first AI-powered translator for tribal languages

The Ministry of Tribal Affairs launched the beta of Adi Vaani, India's first AI-powered translation platform for tribal languages.

Q30 Advanced

Which institution led the national consortium that developed the Adi Vaani platform?

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Correct answer: C — IIT Delhi

Adi Vaani was developed by a national consortium led by IIT Delhi, with BITS Pilani, IIIT Hyderabad, IIIT Nava Raipur and State TRIs.

Q31 Advanced

Consider the following pairs of tribal languages supported by Adi Vaani at the beta stage and the state named with them in the launch release: 1. Bhili – Madhya Pradesh 2. Gondi – Jharkhand Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

The release lists Santali (Odisha), Bhili (Madhya Pradesh), Mundari (Jharkhand) and Gondi (Chhattisgarh). So pair 1 is correct and pair 2 is wrong.

India Post Payments Bank marks 8th Foundation Day with over 12 crore customers
Q32 Advanced

India Post Payments Bank celebrated which Foundation Day on 1 September 2025?

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Correct answer: C — 8th

IPPB celebrated its 8th Foundation Day, known as IPPB Day, on 1 September 2025.

Q33 Advanced

As of its 8th Foundation Day in September 2025, India Post Payments Bank had onboarded over how many customers?

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Correct answer: D — 12 crore

The bank has successfully onboarded over 12 crore customers, using more than 1.64 lakh post offices.

Indian Army contingent departs for India–USA Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2025 in Alaska
Q34

Yudh Abhyas is a joint military exercise between India and which country?

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Correct answer: A — United States

Yudh Abhyas is the India–USA joint military exercise; its 21st edition was held in 2025.

Q35 Advanced

Where was the 21st edition of Exercise Yudh Abhyas (September 2025) held?

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Correct answer: D — Fort Wainwright, Alaska

The Indian Army contingent departed for Fort Wainwright, Alaska, for Yudh Abhyas 2025, held from 1 to 14 September.

Q36 Advanced

Which edition of Exercise Yudh Abhyas was held in September 2025?

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Correct answer: C — 21st

The PIB release describes Yudh Abhyas 2025 as the 21st edition of the India–USA joint military exercise.

Magnitude-6 earthquake in eastern Afghanistan kills over 800; India offers humanitarian aid
Q37

The magnitude-6 earthquake that struck Afghanistan at the end of August 2025 mainly hit which provinces?

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Correct answer: C — Kunar and Nangarhar

Reuters reported that the quake killed 812 people in the eastern provinces of Kunar and Nangarhar.

Q38 Advanced

The Afghanistan earthquake of 31 August 2025 struck near which city?

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Correct answer: D — Jalalabad

AP reported that the 6.0 magnitude quake hit towns in Kunar province near the city of Jalalabad in neighbouring Nangarhar province.

Q39 Advanced

What were the magnitude and depth of the Afghanistan earthquake of 31 August 2025, as reported by Reuters?

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Correct answer: C — 6.0 and 10 km

Reuters reported a magnitude 6 quake around midnight local time at a depth of 10 km.

T.C.A. Kalyani takes charge as 29th Controller General of Accounts
Q40 Advanced

Who assumed charge as the Controller General of Accounts on 1 September 2025?

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Correct answer: B — T.C.A. Kalyani

T.C.A. Kalyani, a 1991-batch ICAS officer, assumed charge as the 29th Controller General of Accounts.

Q41 Advanced

The Controller General of Accounts functions under which department of the Ministry of Finance?

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Correct answer: D — Department of Expenditure

The PIB release says the CGA post is in the Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance.

Indian Navy's First Training Squadron arrives at Port Victoria, Seychelles
Q42 Advanced

Which of the following ships was part of the Indian Navy's First Training Squadron that arrived at Port Victoria, Seychelles, on 1 September 2025?

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Correct answer: A — INS Tir

The First Training Squadron comprised INS Tir, INS Shardul and CGS Sarathi.

Department of Posts signs MoU with Esri India to strengthen DIGIPIN
Q43 Advanced

In September 2025, the Department of Posts signed an MoU with which GIS company to strengthen DIGIPIN?

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Correct answer: B — Esri India

The Department of Posts signed an MoU with Esri India Technologies to use its imagery and basemaps for the DIGIPIN portal.

PM Modi meets Chinese President Xi Jinping in Tianjin; both call India and China partners, not rivals
Q44

Where did PM Modi hold a bilateral meeting with President Xi Jinping on 31 August 2025?

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Correct answer: C — Tianjin

The meeting took place on the sidelines of the SCO Summit in Tianjin.

Q45 Advanced

Before the Tianjin meeting of 31 August 2025, PM Modi and President Xi had last met in:

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Correct answer: B — Kazan, October 2024

The PIB readout says the leaders welcomed progress since their last meeting in Kazan in October 2024.

Q46 Advanced

At the Tianjin meeting, PM Modi invited President Xi Jinping to which summit to be hosted by India in 2026?

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Correct answer: D — BRICS Summit

The Prime Minister invited President Xi to the BRICS Summit that India will host in 2026; Xi offered support to India's BRICS Presidency.

Q47 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Modi–Xi meeting of 31 August 2025: 1. The leaders said India and China are development partners and not rivals. 2. The Prime Minister said India–China relations should be seen through the lens of their ties with third countries. 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 Prime Minister said the relationship should NOT be seen through a third-country lens, as both pursue strategic autonomy.

Q48 Advanced

In his Tianjin remarks of 31 August 2025, PM Modi said the cooperation between India and China is linked to the interests of how many people of the two nations?

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Correct answer: B — 2.8 billion

Both the readout and the Prime Minister's remarks refer to the 2.8 billion people of the two countries.

Department of Posts completely suspends booking of all categories of mail to the USA
Q49 Advanced

On 31 August 2025, the Department of Posts completely suspended booking of all mail to the USA. Which items, earlier allowed, were now also covered?

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Correct answer: B — Letters, documents and gift items valued up to USD 100

The notice extended the suspension to all categories, including letters, documents and gift items valued up to USD 100.

Q50 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Department of Posts' notice of 31 August 2025 on US-bound mail: 1. It followed a review of an earlier Public Notice dated 22 August 2025. 2. Customers whose booked items could not be dispatched are not eligible for any refund. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: customers whose booked items could not be dispatched may claim a refund of postage.

PM Modi meets Myanmar's Senior General Min Aung Hlaing on SCO sidelines in Tianjin
Q51

Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, whom PM Modi met in Tianjin on 31 August 2025, is the Chairman of which body of Myanmar?

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Correct answer: C — State Security and Peace Commission

The PIB release describes him as Chairman of the State Security and Peace Commission of Myanmar.

Q52 Advanced

At the 31 August 2025 meeting, PM Modi said India's ties with Myanmar are part of which policies? 1. Neighbourhood First 2. Act East 3. Indo-Pacific Select the correct answer:

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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3

The release names all three: Neighbourhood First, Act East and Indo-Pacific policies.

Q53 Advanced

Consider the following statements about PM Modi's meeting with Myanmar's leadership on 31 August 2025: 1. PM Modi hoped Myanmar's forthcoming elections would be held in a fair and inclusive manner. 2. India said it supports an externally mediated peace process in Myanmar led by ASEAN. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: India said it supports a Myanmar-led and Myanmar-owned peace process, with peaceful dialogue as the only way forward.

PM Modi and PM Ishiba visit Tokyo Electron's Sendai plant; Modi meets 16 Japanese Prefecture Governors
Q54

On 30 August 2025, PM Modi and Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba visited a semiconductor facility in Sendai. Sendai lies in which Prefecture?

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Correct answer: B — Miyagi

The PIB release says the two leaders travelled to Sendai in Miyagi Prefecture.

Q55 Advanced

Which semiconductor company's facility did the two Prime Ministers visit in Sendai on 30 August 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Tokyo Electron Miyagi Ltd

They visited Tokyo Electron Miyagi Ltd (TEL Miyagi), a leading Japanese company in the semiconductor sector.

Q56 Advanced

How many Governors of Japanese Prefectures took part in PM Modi's interaction on 30 August 2025?

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Correct answer: B — 16

The release says sixteen Governors participated in the interaction.

Q57 Advanced

PM Modi urged Japanese Governors to use which initiative, launched at the 15th India–Japan Annual Summit, to deepen sub-national ties?

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Correct answer: B — State-Prefecture Partnership Initiative

He underlined the State-Prefecture Partnership Initiative launched at the 15th Annual Summit to boost trade, technology, tourism, skills, security and cultural links.

Q58 Advanced

Consider the following statements about PM Modi's visit to Japan in August 2025: 1. It was an Official Working Visit on 29–30 August 2025 for the 15th Annual Summit. 2. The Sendai visit built on a Memorandum of Cooperation on the Japan–India Semiconductor Supply Chain Partnership. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct. The Joint Statement describes an Official Working Visit on 29–30 August 2025 for the 15th Annual Summit, and the PIB release says cooperation builds on the MoC on the Japan–India Semiconductor Supply Chain Partnership.

INS Kadmatt reaches Port Moresby for Papua New Guinea's 50th Independence Day celebrations
Q59

Which Indian Navy ship arrived at Port Moresby on 30 August 2025 for Papua New Guinea's 50th Independence Day celebrations?

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Correct answer: A — INS Kadmatt

The indigenous ASW corvette INS Kadmatt arrived at Port Moresby on 30 August 2025.

Q60 Advanced

Consider the following statements about INS Kadmatt's visit to Papua New Guinea in August 2025: 1. INS Kadmatt is an indigenous anti-submarine warfare corvette. 2. The visit marked Papua New Guinea's 75th Independence Day. 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 ship joined Papua New Guinea's 50th Independence Day celebrations.

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty win bronze at BWF World Championships 2025 in Paris
Q61

The 2025 BWF World Championships, where Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty won bronze, were held in:

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Correct answer: D — Paris

The 2025 BWF World Championships were held in Paris; the Indian pair lost the semi-final on 30 August.

Q62 Advanced

Satwik–Chirag lost the men's doubles semi-final of the 2025 BWF World Championships to a pair from:

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Correct answer: A — China

They lost 19-21, 21-18, 12-21 to China's Chen Bo Yang and Liu Yi.

Q63 Advanced

Consider the following statements about Satwik–Chirag's bronze at the 2025 BWF World Championships: 1. It was the pair's second World Championships medal, after bronze in Tokyo in 2022. 2. With it, India kept its streak of at least one medal at every World Championships since 2011. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct, as reported by Olympics.com and the New Indian Express.

PM Modi speaks with Ukraine's President Zelenskyy, reaffirms India's position for peaceful settlement
Q64

PM Modi held a telephone conversation on 30 August 2025 with the President of which country, reaffirming India's position for peaceful settlement of the conflict?

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Correct answer: D — Ukraine

The Prime Minister spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and reaffirmed India's position for peaceful settlement of the conflict.

Q65 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Modi–Zelenskyy call of 30 August 2025: 1. The leaders reviewed progress in the India–Ukraine bilateral partnership. 2. India announced it would mediate formal peace talks between Ukraine and Russia. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is not in the readout: the PM reaffirmed India's position for peaceful settlement and support for efforts to restore peace, and the leaders agreed to remain in touch.

India's real GDP grows 7.8% in Q1 (April–June) of FY 2025-26, says NSO
Q66

According to NSO estimates released on 29 August 2025, India's real GDP growth in Q1 (April–June) of FY 2025-26 was:

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Correct answer: C — 7.8%

Real GDP grew 7.8% in Q1 FY 2025-26, against 6.5% in Q1 FY 2024-25; 8.8% was nominal GDP growth.

Q67 Advanced

Which sector registered a contraction in real GVA in Q1 of FY 2025-26?

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Correct answer: B — Mining & Quarrying

Mining & Quarrying contracted 3.1%; utilities grew only 0.5%, while agriculture grew 3.7% and construction 7.6%.

Q68 Advanced

The Q1 FY 2025-26 GDP estimates were released by:

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Correct answer: D — National Statistics Office, MoSPI

The quarterly estimates were released by the National Statistics Office under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation.

Q69 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Q1 FY 2025-26 GDP estimates: 1. The tertiary sector grew faster than manufacturing during the quarter. 2. Real private final consumption expenditure growth was higher than in Q1 of FY 2024-25. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Statement 1 is correct: tertiary 9.3% vs manufacturing 7.7%. Statement 2 is wrong: real PFCE grew 7.0%, lower than 8.3% in Q1 FY 2024-25.

MoEFCC notifies Environment Audit Rules, 2025, creating certified and registered environment auditors
Q70

The Environment Audit Rules, 2025 were notified by the Union Environment Ministry on:

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Correct answer: D — 29 August 2025

MoEFCC notified the Environment Audit Rules, 2025 on 29 August 2025.

Q71 Advanced

Under the Environment Audit Rules, 2025, which body certifies and registers environment auditors?

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Correct answer: C — Environment Audit Designated Agency

Auditors are certified and registered by the Environment Audit Designated Agency (EADA) notified by MoEFCC.

Q72 Advanced

Under the Environment Audit Rules, 2025, an individual can become a Certified Environment Auditor through:

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Correct answer: B — Recognition of Prior Learning or the National Certification Examination

Certification is through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or the National Certification Examination (NCE).

Q73 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Environment Audit Rules, 2025: 1. Registered Environment Auditors will be assigned to project entities by a random assignment method. 2. The rules replace State Pollution Control Boards as the authority for monitoring environmental compliance. 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 rules aim to bridge manpower and infrastructure gaps of CPCB, the Ministry's regional offices and State PCBs; The Hindu describes auditors as supplementing the work of State PCBs.

15th India–Japan Annual Summit in Tokyo: Joint Vision for the Next Decade, security declaration and ¥10 trillion investment target
Q74

At the 15th India–Japan Annual Summit (29 August 2025), what new target was set for private investment from Japan to India over the next decade?

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Correct answer: D — JPY 10 trillion

The Joint Vision sets a new target of JPY 10 trillion of private investment, building on the 2022–2026 target of JPY 5 trillion of public and private investment and financing.

Q75 Advanced

The Action Plan for India–Japan Human Resource Exchange adopted in August 2025 aims at a two-way exchange of how many people in five years?

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Correct answer: D — 5,00,000

The plan targets two-way exchange of 500,000 people, including 50,000 skilled and semi-skilled personnel from India to Japan, in the next five years.

Q76 Advanced

An Implementing Arrangement signed between ISRO and JAXA at the 15th Annual Summit concerns which mission?

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Correct answer: D — Chandrayaan-5 (joint lunar polar exploration)

The ISRO–JAXA Implementing Arrangement concerns the Joint Lunar Polar Exploration Mission, i.e. the Chandrayaan-5 mission.

Q77 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the India–Japan Joint Declaration on Security Cooperation (August 2025): 1. It envisages enhanced maritime domain awareness through the Information Fusion Centre – Indian Ocean Region (IFC-IOR). 2. It provides for exploring a new meeting framework on comprehensive dialogue between the Joint Staffs of the two sides. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct. The Declaration lists cooperation through IFC-IOR and the Indo-Pacific Partnership for Maritime Domain Awareness, and exploring a new Joint Staffs dialogue framework, among other measures.

Q78 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the outcomes of PM Modi's visit to Japan (29 August 2025): 1. A Memorandum of Cooperation on the Joint Crediting Mechanism was signed to diffuse decarbonising technologies. 2. The Joint Vision for the Next Decade lays out five lines of effort. 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 Joint Vision lays out eight lines of effort (economic partnership, economic security, mobility, ecological sustainability, technology and innovation, health, people-to-people and state-prefecture engagement).

Piyush Goyal at 20th CII India–Africa Business Conclave: India and Africa should double bilateral trade by 2030
Q79

At the 20th CII India–Africa Business Conclave (29 August 2025), Piyush Goyal said India and Africa must work to double bilateral trade by:

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Correct answer: B — 2030

The Minister said India and Africa must work to double bilateral trade by 2030.

Q80 Advanced

Consider the following statements based on Piyush Goyal's address at the 20th CII India–Africa Business Conclave: 1. India's exports to Africa are about USD 42.7 billion. 2. India runs a trade deficit of more than USD 20 billion with Africa. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: trade is fairly balanced, with exports of USD 42.7 billion and imports of USD 40 billion.

TRAI registers first eight Digital Connectivity Rating Agencies to star-rate buildings for network quality
Q81 Advanced

Under which regulations did TRAI register the first eight Digital Connectivity Rating Agencies in August 2025?

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Correct answer: B — Rating of Properties for Digital Connectivity Regulations, 2024

The DCRAs were registered under the Rating of Properties for Digital Connectivity Regulations, 2024.

Q82 Advanced

Consider the following statements about TRAI's Digital Connectivity Rating Agencies (DCRAs): 1. Their registration is valid for three years from 27 August 2025. 2. They will assign star ratings to properties for digital connectivity. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 2 only

Statement 1 is wrong: registration is for five years from 27 August 2025. Statement 2 is correct.

PM Modi and PM Ishiba address India–Japan Economic Forum in Tokyo; PM lists five areas for business collaboration
Q83 Advanced

The India–Japan Economic Forum attended by PM Modi and PM Ishiba in Tokyo on 29 August 2025 was organised by CII and:

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Correct answer: C — Keidanren

The Forum was organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry and Keidanren (Japan Business Federation).

Q84 Advanced

At the India–Japan Economic Forum (29 August 2025), PM Modi said India contributes about what share of global growth?

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Correct answer: C — 18%

The Prime Minister stated that India was contributing around 18% to global growth.