UPTET / Super TET Current Affairs Quiz — Last 12 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
States have been asked to use the e-KYC feature of which app for verification of MGNREGA job cards?
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Correct answer: D — National Mobile Monitoring System (NMMS) app
States/UTs were asked to use the e-KYC feature already available in the NMMS app for job card verification and renewal.
Under Schedule II of MGNREGA, job cards are required to be renewed after every:
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Correct answer: C — 5 years
Para 3 of Schedule II stipulates that job cards are renewed after five years following due verification.
According to the final estimates for 2024-25 released in November 2025, India's total foodgrain production was:
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Correct answer: C — 357.73 million tonnes
Foodgrain production in 2024-25 reached a record 357.73 million tonnes, up from 332.30 million tonnes in 2023-24.
As per the final estimates for 2024-25, India's total oilseed production was estimated at:
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Correct answer: B — 429.89 lakh tonnes
Oilseed output in 2024-25 was a record 429.89 lakh tonnes, 33.20 lakh tonnes more than 396.69 lakh tonnes in 2023-24.
Consider the following statements about the final crop production estimates for 2024-25: 1. Rice production reached a record 1,501.84 lakh tonnes. 2. Maize production fell compared with 2023-24. 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: maize rose to 434.09 lakh tonnes from 376.65 lakh tonnes in 2023-24.
How did the combined Index of Eight Core Industries perform in October 2025 compared with October 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Remained unchanged at 162.4
The combined ICI remained unchanged at 162.4 (provisional). 3.3% was September's final growth and 2.5% the April–October cumulative growth.
Consider the following statements about the Index of Eight Core Industries for October 2025: 1. Electricity generation rose in October 2025 over October 2024. 2. The eight core industries comprise 40.27% of the weight of items in the Index of Industrial Production. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Statement 1 is wrong: electricity generation declined by 7.6%. Statement 2 is correct.
Which of the following core industries recorded positive growth in October 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Cement
Cement grew 5.3% (along with fertilizers, steel and refinery products). Coal, natural gas and electricity declined.
How many leading e-commerce platforms self-declared compliance with the Dark Patterns Guidelines, 2023, as announced in November 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 26
26 leading e-commerce platforms submitted self-declarations.
Which authority directed companies to upload their dark-pattern self-audit declarations on their websites?
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Correct answer: D — Central Consumer Protection Authority
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) directed the companies to display the declarations prominently on their websites.
With which French body did DRDO sign a Technical Agreement on defence R&D on 20 November 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Directorate General of Armaments (DGA)
The agreement was signed with the Directorate General of Armaments (DGA), France.
Where was the DRDO–DGA (France) Technical Agreement signed in November 2025?
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Correct answer: D — DRDO Bhawan, New Delhi
It was signed at DRDO Bhawan, New Delhi on 20 November 2025.
The GeM–UN Women MoU of November 2025 expands market access for women entrepreneurs under which GeM initiative?
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Correct answer: B — Womaniya
The MoU expands market access for women entrepreneurs under GeM's 'Womaniya' initiative.
Government e-Marketplace (GeM), which signed an MoU with UN Women in November 2025, functions under which ministry?
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Correct answer: C — Ministry of Commerce and Industry
GeM is under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
How many cubs did Mukhi, the first Indian-born female cheetah, give birth to, as announced in November 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Five
Mukhi gave birth to five cubs.
Consider the following statements about the cheetah Mukhi: 1. Mukhi is the first Indian-born female cheetah and was 33 months old when she gave birth. 2. Mukhi was among the cheetahs translocated to India from Namibia. 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: Mukhi was born in India — she is the first Indian-born female cheetah.
Raajmarg Infra Investment Managers Pvt. Ltd. (RIIMPL), launched by NHAI in November 2025, is the investment manager for which proposed public InvIT?
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Correct answer: A — Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust (RIIT)
RIIMPL is the investment manager for the proposed public InvIT, Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust (RIIT).
Approximately how many kilometres of operational National Highways does NHAI plan to place in its public InvIT over the next 3–5 years?
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Correct answer: C — 1,500 km
Around 1,500 km of completed and operational National Highways will be introduced into the public InvIT over 3–5 years.
What is the name of India's first indigenous CRISPR-based gene therapy for sickle cell disease, launched in November 2025?
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Correct answer: A — BIRSA 101
The therapy is named 'BIRSA 101', after Bhagwan Birsa Munda.
Which institution developed the BIRSA 101 gene therapy?
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Correct answer: B — CSIR-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology
BIRSA 101 was developed at CSIR–Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology (IGIB).
Consider the following statements about the BIRSA 101 gene therapy: 1. CSIR-IGIB signed a technology transfer agreement with the Serum Institute of India for it. 2. It is based on IGIB's engineered enFnCas9 CRISPR platform. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: CSIR-IGIB and Serum Institute of India exchanged a technology transfer agreement to translate the enFnCas9 CRISPR platform into affordable therapies.
Which instalment of PM-KISAN, worth about ₹18,000 crore for around 9 crore farmers, was released on 19 November 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 21st
The 21st instalment of PM-KISAN was released on 19 November 2025.
From which city did PM Narendra Modi release the 21st PM-KISAN instalment?
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Correct answer: B — Coimbatore
It was released from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, at the South India Natural Farming Summit 2025.
According to PM Modi's address at Coimbatore in November 2025, how much has been transferred directly to farmers' bank accounts under PM-KISAN so far?
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Correct answer: D — ₹4 lakh crore
The PM said ₹4 lakh crore has been transferred directly to small farmers under PM-KISAN so far.
Under TRAI's Direction of November 2025, by when must commercial banks onboard the '1600' numbering series?
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Correct answer: A — 1 January 2026
Commercial banks (public, private and foreign) must onboard by 1 January 2026. 15 February is for MFs/AMCs and 15 March for qualified stockbrokers.
Which numbering series has TRAI mandated for service and transactional calls by entities regulated by RBI, SEBI and PFRDA?
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Correct answer: D — 1600
The '1600' series, assigned by DoT, is meant for BFSI entities and government organisations. 140 is for promotional calls and 1800 for toll-free numbers.
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.