UPSSSC Current Affairs Quiz — Last 12 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Which web-based platform was used for the water budgeting exercise in NITI Aayog's November 2025 report on aspirational blocks?
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Correct answer: C — Varuni
The exercise used the web-based water budgeting platform 'Varuni'.
NITI Aayog's report on 'Water Budgeting in Aspirational Blocks' assessed:
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Correct answer: A — 18 blocks across 11 states
The report assessed 18 aspirational blocks across 11 states, spread over 8 agro-climatic zones.
Which two risks were brought under PMFBY coverage in November 2025, to be rolled out from Kharif 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Wild animal attack and paddy inundation
Crop loss from wild animal attack (as a localised risk add-on) and paddy inundation (localised calamity) will be covered from Kharif 2026.
Under the revised PMFBY modalities, within how many hours must farmers report crop loss due to wild animal attack through the Crop Insurance App?
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Correct answer: C — 72 hours
Farmers must report losses within 72 hours with geotagged photographs.
From which crop season will the new PMFBY covers for wild animal attack and paddy inundation be rolled out?
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Correct answer: B — Kharif 2026
The modalities will be rolled out from Kharif 2026. Paddy inundation had been removed from the localised calamity category in 2018.
The National Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance 2.0, launched in November 2025, covers which period?
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Correct answer: C — 2025–29
NAP-AMR 2.0 covers 2025–29.
In which year was India's first National Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance launched?
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Correct answer: A — 2017
The first NAP-AMR was launched in 2017, after discussions that began in 2010.
Which state was ranked first among states in the 6th National Water Awards conferred in November 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Maharashtra
Maharashtra ranked first, Gujarat second and Haryana third.
According to President Murmu, roughly how many groundwater recharge structures have been built under Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari since its launch last year?
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Correct answer: C — 35 lakh
More than 35 lakh groundwater recharge structures have been completed under JSJB.
Consider the following statements about the 6th National Water Awards: 1. Gujarat was ranked second in the best-state category. 2. The awards were conferred at Rashtrapati Bhavan. 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 President conferred the awards at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
The 'YUVA AI for ALL' course launched by MeitY in November 2025 aims to give foundational AI skills to how many citizens?
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Correct answer: C — 1 crore
The initiative aims to empower 1 crore (10 million) citizens with foundational AI skills.
What is the duration of the self-paced 'YUVA AI for ALL' course?
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Correct answer: D — 4.5 hours
It is a 4.5-hour self-paced course with six modules.
Under the Railways' new policy of November 2025, bulk cement in containers will be charged at what flat rate?
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Correct answer: A — ₹0.90 per tonne per km
Distance and weight slabs were removed and a flat rate of ₹0.90 per tonne per km (GTKM basis) was introduced.
According to Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in November 2025, where does India now rank among the world's rail freight carriers?
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Correct answer: B — Second-largest
The Minister said India is now the world's second-largest freight carrier, having surpassed the USA.
At CAC48, India was re-elected to the Codex Executive Committee representing which region?
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Correct answer: A — Asia
India was unanimously re-elected to CCEXEC for the Asia region, until the end of CAC50 (2027).
Which Codex standard, for which India chaired the working group, was adopted at Step 8 at CAC48?
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Correct answer: B — Standard for fresh dates
The Standard for fresh dates was adopted at Step 8; the fresh curry leaves standard was forwarded for adoption.
How many new applicants were approved under the PLI Scheme for Textiles in Round 3, as announced in November 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 17
17 new applicants were approved in Round 3; 74 had been approved in the first two rounds.
What is the approved outlay of the PLI Scheme for Textiles notified in September 2021?
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Correct answer: C — ₹10,683 crore
The scheme was notified on 24 September 2021 with an approved outlay of ₹10,683 crore.
Germany agreed to participate in which multinational exercises planned in India in 2026, as stated after the India–Germany High Defence Committee meeting?
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Correct answer: A — Tarang Shakti and MILAN
Germany will participate in Tarang Shakti (air combat) and MILAN (naval) planned in 2026.
Who co-chaired the India–Germany High Defence Committee meeting from the Indian side in November 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh
Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh co-chaired the meeting with German State Secretary Jens Plötner.
In India's National Statement at COP30, Bhupender Yadav called for COP30 to be remembered as a:
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Correct answer: D — COP of Implementation
India called for COP30 to be a 'COP of Implementation' and a 'COP of Delivery on Promises'.
According to India's COP30 National Statement, by how much has India's emission intensity declined since 2005?
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Correct answer: B — Over 36%
India's emission intensity has declined by over 36% since 2005.
Consider the following statements made in India's National Statement at COP30: 1. Non-fossil sources account for more than half of India's installed power capacity, a target achieved five years ahead of 2030. 2. India will declare its revised NDCs up to 2035 and its first Biennial Transparency Report on time. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct as per India's National Statement delivered on 17 November 2025.
Who is the Chairman of the Sixteenth Finance Commission, which submitted its report in November 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Arvind Panagariya
Dr Arvind Panagariya heads the Sixteenth Finance Commission. N.K. Singh headed the Fifteenth.
The report of the Sixteenth Finance Commission covers which award period?
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Correct answer: C — 2026-27 to 2030-31
The report covers five years starting 1 April 2026, i.e. 2026-27 to 2030-31.
Consider the following statements about the Sixteenth Finance Commission: 1. It was constituted by the President under Article 280(1) of the Constitution. 2. Its report will be laid before Parliament under Article 275. 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 report is laid before Parliament by the Finance Minister under Article 281. Article 275 deals with grants-in-aid to States.
India's total exports (merchandise and services) during April–October 2025 are estimated at:
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Correct answer: D — US$ 491.80 billion
Total exports in April–October 2025 were estimated at US$ 491.80 billion, up 4.84% from US$ 469.11 billion. US$ 254.25 billion is merchandise only.
By how much did India's electronic goods exports grow in October 2025 over October 2024?
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Correct answer: C — 19.05%
Electronic goods exports rose 19.05% to US$ 4.08 billion. 30.87% was meat, dairy and poultry; 11.08% marine products; 10.91% coffee.
Under India's first structured LPG import contract with the US (announced November 2025), roughly how much LPG will be imported in contract year 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 2.2 MTPA
PSU oil companies will import about 2.2 MTPA of LPG from the US Gulf Coast, close to 10% of India's annual LPG imports.
Which pricing benchmark is used for India's 2026 LPG import contract with the US?
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Correct answer: B — Mount Belvieu
The discussions with US producers were based on Mount Belvieu as the benchmark for LPG purchases. Saudi CP is the usual Middle East benchmark; Henry Hub is for natural gas.
How many proposals were approved in the second tranche under the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme in November 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 17
17 proposals were approved in the second tranche, after 7 in the first.
ARKA-GKT1, India's first-generation energy-efficient edge silicon chip launched in November 2025, was jointly developed by:
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Correct answer: A — Cyient Semiconductors and Azimuth AI
ARKA-GKT1 was jointly developed by Cyient Semiconductors Pvt Ltd and Azimuth AI.
What was the unemployment rate for persons aged 15 years and above in October 2025, as per the PLFS monthly bulletin?
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Correct answer: C — 5.2%
The unemployment rate stayed at 5.2% in October 2025, the same as in September 2025.
The labour force participation rate (persons aged 15+) in October 2025, a six-month high, was:
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Correct answer: B — 55.4%
LFPR reached a six-month high of 55.4%. 52.5% was the worker population ratio.
On which occasion will the National Gopal Ratna Awards 2025 be presented?
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Correct answer: A — National Milk Day, 26 November
The awards will be presented on 26 November 2025 as part of National Milk Day celebrations.
Since which year has the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying been conferring the National Gopal Ratna Awards annually?
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Correct answer: D — 2021
NGRA has been conferred annually since 2021. 2014 is when the Rashtriya Gokul Mission was launched.
National Press Day, observed on 16 November, marks the establishment of which body?
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Correct answer: B — Press Council of India
National Press Day marks the establishment of the Press Council of India in 1966 under the Indian Press Council Act, 1965.
What was the theme of National Press Day 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Safeguarding Press Credibility amidst Rising Misinformation
The 2025 theme was 'Safeguarding Press Credibility amidst Rising Misinformation'.
Consider the following statements: 1. The Press Council of India was first set up in 1966 under the Indian Press Council Act, 1965, and was reconstituted in 1979. 2. The Raja Ram Mohan Roy Award is the highest honour among the National Awards for Excellence in Journalism presented on National Press Day. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct as per the PIB backgrounder on National Press Day 2025.
Who was the Chairperson of the Press Council of India at the National Press Day 2025 event?
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Correct answer: D — Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai
Justice (Retd.) Ranjana Prakash Desai, PCI Chairperson, set the tone for the event.
The Terms of Reference for the India–Eurasian Economic Union FTA in goods, signed on 20 August 2025, outline a work plan of:
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Correct answer: B — 18 months
The ToR signed on 20 August 2025 outlines an 18-month work plan.
What bilateral trade target have India and Russia set for 2030?
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Correct answer: C — US$ 100 billion
The leaders have directed that India–Russia bilateral trade reach US$ 100 billion by 2030.
Exercise Garuda 25, held in November 2025, is a bilateral air exercise between the Indian Air Force and the air force of:
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Correct answer: B — France
Garuda is the bilateral air exercise between the IAF and the French Air and Space Force.
Where was the 8th edition of Exercise Garuda held in November 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Mont-de-Marsan, France
Garuda 25 was held at Mont-de-Marsan, France from 16 to 27 November 2025.
Which IAF fighter aircraft took part in Exercise Garuda 25?
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Correct answer: B — Su-30MKI
The IAF participated with Su-30MKI fighters, supported by C-17 and IL-78 aircraft.
What does AMRIT stand for in AMRIT Pharmacy, which completed 10 years in November 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Affordable Medicines and Reliable Implants for Treatment
AMRIT stands for Affordable Medicines and Reliable Implants for Treatment.
Which organisation implements the AMRIT Pharmacy network?
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Correct answer: B — HLL Lifecare Limited
AMRIT pharmacies are implemented by HLL Lifecare Ltd, which pledged to double outlets to 500.
What is the enumeration phase of Phase II of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls?
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Correct answer: B — 4 November – 4 December 2025
The enumeration phase runs from 4 November to 4 December 2025.
How many States and Union Territories are covered under Phase II of the SIR of electoral rolls?
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Correct answer: C — 12
Phase II covers 12 States/UTs, from Andaman & Nicobar to West Bengal.
Approximately how many electors (as on 27 October 2025) are covered under Phase II of the SIR?
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Correct answer: D — 50.99 crore
The ECI bulletin lists 50,99,72,687 electors across the 12 States/UTs.
What compliance timeline do the DPDP Rules, 2025 give organisations?
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Correct answer: C — 18 months
The Rules provide an 18-month phased compliance timeline.
Under the DPDP framework, appeals against decisions of the Data Protection Board lie with:
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Correct answer: D — TDSAT
Appeals against the Board's decisions lie with the Appellate Tribunal, TDSAT.
Consider the following statements about the DPDP Act, 2023 and the DPDP Rules, 2025: 1. Consent Managers must be Indian companies. 2. The framework follows the SARAL design — Simple, Accessible, Rational and Actionable. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct as per MeitY's release on the notification of the Rules.
Where were the 2025 Asian Archery Championships, topped by India, held?
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Correct answer: B — Dhaka
The championships were held in Dhaka, Bangladesh, and concluded on 14 November 2025.
Ankita Bhakat won the women's recurve individual gold at the 2025 Asian Archery Championships by defeating:
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Correct answer: D — Nam Su-hyeon
Ankita beat Korea's Paris 2024 Olympic medallist Nam Su-hyeon 7-3 in the final; she had beaten Deepika Kumari in the semi-final.
Consider the following statements about India at the 2025 Asian Archery Championships: 1. India topped the medal table with six gold medals. 2. Dhiraj Bommadevara and Ankita Bhakat became the first Indian male and female recurve archers to win individual titles at the championships. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct, as reported by Sportstar and Olympics.com.
What was India's annual WPI-based inflation rate (provisional) for October 2025?
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Correct answer: A — −1.21%
WPI inflation was (−) 1.21% in October 2025. 0.13% was September's rate; 1.54% was manufactured products.
What is the base year of India's current Wholesale Price Index series?
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Correct answer: B — 2011-12
The WPI series uses 2011-12 as its base year.
How many cheetahs did Botswana gift to India under Project Cheetah, marked during President Droupadi Murmu's visit in November 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Eight
The President's Secretariat said the event marked Botswana's symbolic donation of eight cheetahs to India.
At which nature reserve did the Presidents of India and Botswana witness the release of cheetahs into a quarantine facility on 13 November 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Mokolodi Nature Reserve
The two Presidents visited the Mokolodi Nature Reserve, where cheetahs from the Ghanzi region were released into a quarantine facility.
Consider the following statements about the November 2025 cheetah gift from Botswana: 1. The cheetahs released at the quarantine facility originated from Botswana's Ghanzi region. 2. The President of Botswana who joined President Murmu was Mokgweetsi Masisi. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
The cheetahs came from the Ghanzi region. Botswana's President at the event was Duma Gideon Boko, not Mokgweetsi Masisi.
How many applications did the 4th round of the PLI Scheme for White Goods (ACs and LED lights) attract, as announced in November 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 13
The round drew 13 applications with a net committed investment of ₹1,914 crore. 80 is the total number of approved beneficiaries so far.
Which department launched the 4th round of the PLI Scheme for White Goods?
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Correct answer: D — Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade
The 4th round was launched by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).
Which edition of the India–Canada Ministerial Dialogue on Trade and Investment was held in November 2025?
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Correct answer: D — 7th
Piyush Goyal and Maninder Sidhu held the 7th edition of the MDTI.
Which Canadian minister visited India from 11 to 14 November 2025 for the trade dialogue with Piyush Goyal?
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Correct answer: B — Maninder Sidhu
Maninder Sidhu, Canada's Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, made the visit.
The INVAR anti-tank missiles ordered by the Ministry of Defence in November 2025 are meant to enhance the firepower of which tank?
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Correct answer: C — T-90
The procurement enhances the firepower and lethality of the T-90, the mainstay of the Army's armoured regiments.
Consider the following statements about the INVAR contract signed on 13 November 2025: 1. It was signed with Bharat Dynamics Limited under the 'Buy (Indian)' category. 2. INVAR is a wire-guided missile meant for helicopters. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
The ₹2,095.70 crore contract is with BDL under 'Buy (Indian)'. INVAR is a laser-guided anti-tank missile for the T-90 tank, not a wire-guided helicopter missile.
What was the value of the INVAR anti-tank missile contract signed by the Ministry of Defence with BDL on 13 November 2025?
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Correct answer: B — ₹2,095.70 crore
The contract for INVAR missiles was worth ₹2,095.70 crore.
The Letter of Exchange signed by India and Nepal in November 2025 facilitates rail freight on which cross-border rail link?
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Correct answer: B — Jogbani–Biratnagar
The LoE enables direct containerised and bulk rail cargo on the Jogbani (India)–Biratnagar (Nepal) link.
Consider the following statements about the India–Nepal Letter of Exchange of November 2025: 1. It amends the Protocol to the India–Nepal Treaty of Transit. 2. The Jogbani–Biratnagar rail link it uses was jointly inaugurated by the two Prime Ministers on 1 June 2023. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
The LoE amends the Protocol to the Treaty of Transit, and the Jogbani–Biratnagar link, built with Indian grant aid, was inaugurated on 1 June 2023.
The draft Seeds Bill, 2025, released for public comments in November 2025, is intended to replace which Act?
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Correct answer: A — Seeds Act, 1966
The draft Bill is meant to replace the Seeds Act, 1966 and the Seeds (Control) Order, 1983.
Consider the following statements about the draft Seeds Bill, 2025: 1. It proposes to decriminalise minor offences to promote ease of doing business. 2. It proposes to ban all imports of seeds to protect domestic varieties. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
The draft decriminalises minor offences. It seeks to liberalise, not ban, seed imports to widen access to global varieties.