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Phase II of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, which began on 4 November 2025, covers how many States and Union Territories?
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Correct answer: B — 9 States and 3 UTs
SIR Phase II covers 9 States and 3 UTs (Andaman and Nicobar, Lakshadweep and Puducherry).
Consider the following statements about SIR Phase II (November 2025): 1. The Election Commission ordered it under Article 324 of the Constitution and Section 21 of the Representation of the People Act, 1950. 2. Its enumeration period runs until 4 December 2025. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
ECI ordered the SIR under Article 324 and Section 21 of the RP Act, 1950, and the enumeration period runs from 4 November to 4 December 2025.
Approximately how many electors are covered by Phase II of the Special Intensive Revision that began in November 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 51 crore
Phase II covers nearly 51 crore electors across 321 districts and 1,843 Assembly constituencies.
Which of the following is NOT among the States/UTs covered by SIR Phase II, which began on 4 November 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Assam
Phase II covers Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Andaman and Nicobar, Lakshadweep and Puducherry; Assam is not in the list.
The Rules for 'Sustainable Harnessing of Fisheries in the Exclusive Economic Zone', notified on 4 November 2025, fulfil an announcement made in which Union Budget?
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Correct answer: C — 2025–26
The Rules fulfil the Budget 2025–26 announcement of an enabling framework for sustainable fisheries from the Indian EEZ and high seas.
According to the Fisheries Ministry (November 2025), the Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep together account for what share of India's EEZ area?
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Correct answer: D — 49%
The ministry said the island regions of Andaman & Nicobar and Lakshadweep together account for 49% of India's EEZ area.
Consider the following statements about the EEZ fisheries Rules notified in November 2025: 1. Mechanised and large motorised vessels need an Access Pass, available free of cost through the ReALCraft portal. 2. Foreign fishing vessels can obtain an Access Pass through joint-venture arrangements with Indian firms. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
The Access Pass is free through ReALCraft for mechanised and large motorised vessels, but foreign fishing vessels are not allowed an Access Pass under any arrangement.
Which vessel concept, allowing mid-sea transshipment, is introduced by the EEZ fisheries Rules of November 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Mother-and-child vessels
The Rules introduce the mother-and-child vessel concept, allowing mid-sea transshipment under RBI-regulated monitoring.
In November 2025, how much did the National Biodiversity Authority disburse to red sanders farmers and others in Andhra Pradesh under Access and Benefit-Sharing?
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Correct answer: A — ₹3 crore
The NBA disbursed ₹3 crore to 199 beneficiaries, including 198 red sanders farmers and Andhra University; ₹48 crore and ₹55 lakh were earlier releases.
What is the scientific name of red sanders, whose cultivators received benefit-sharing payments from the NBA in November 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Pterocarpus santalinus
Red sanders is Pterocarpus santalinus, a highly valued species endemic to the region.
The NBA's November 2025 benefit-sharing payment reached red sanders farmers in four districts of Andhra Pradesh. Which of the following was NOT one of them?
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Correct answer: D — Kurnool
The beneficiaries came from 48 villages in Chittoor, Nellore, Tirupati and Cuddapah districts; Kurnool was not listed.
Where was the 17th India–Israel Joint Working Group meeting on defence cooperation held on 4 November 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Tel Aviv
The 17th JWG meeting took place in Tel Aviv on 4 November 2025, where an MoU on Defence Cooperation was signed.
Which edition of the India–Israel Joint Working Group on defence cooperation met in November 2025 and signed an MoU on Defence Cooperation?
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Correct answer: D — 17th
It was the 17th meeting of the India–Israel JWG on defence cooperation.
Who co-chaired the 17th India–Israel Joint Working Group meeting on defence cooperation from the Indian side?
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Correct answer: A — Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh
The meeting was co-chaired by Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and Israeli MoD Director General Maj Gen (Res) Amir Baram.
Who launched the third round (PLI 1.2) of the PLI Scheme for Specialty Steel on 4 November 2025?
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Correct answer: C — H.D. Kumaraswamy
Union Minister for Steel and Heavy Industries H.D. Kumaraswamy launched PLI 1.2 at Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi.
The PLI Scheme for Specialty Steel was approved by the Union Cabinet in July 2021 with what outlay?
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Correct answer: A — ₹6,322 crore
The scheme was approved in July 2021 with an overall outlay of ₹6,322 crore.
Consider the following statements about the PLI Scheme for Specialty Steel (as of November 2025): 1. It covers 22 product sub-categories, including super alloys and CRGO steel. 2. Incentive rates range from 4% to 15% for five years starting FY 2025–26. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
The scheme covers 22 product sub-categories including super alloys and CRGO, with incentives of 4% to 15% for five years starting FY 2025–26.
Under which operation did the DRI bust a clandestine alprazolam factory in Valsad, Gujarat, on 4 November 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Operation White Cauldron
The raid was part of the operation codenamed 'Operation White Cauldron'.
Which psychotropic substance was being produced at the Valsad factory busted by the DRI in November 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Alprazolam
The factory was producing alprazolam, a psychotropic substance under the NDPS Act, 1985.
President Droupadi Murmu attended which convocation of Kumaun University on 4 November 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 20th
The President graced the 20th convocation ceremony of Kumaun University on 4 November 2025.
Where was the 20th convocation of Kumaun University, attended by President Murmu in November 2025, held?
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Correct answer: C — Nainital
The 20th convocation of Kumaun University was held at Nainital, Uttarakhand.
Which Bengaluru-based startup demonstrated India's first extensive Quantum Key Distribution network spanning over 500 km, announced in November 2025?
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Correct answer: A — QNu Labs
QNu Labs Pvt. Ltd., Bengaluru, one of 8 startups supported under the National Quantum Mission, demonstrated the network.
The Quantum Key Distribution network demonstrated by QNu Labs and announced at ESTIC 2025 spans over how many kilometres?
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Correct answer: C — 500 km
The QKD network, deployed over existing optical fibre, spans over 500 kilometres.
The National Quantum Mission, which supports QNu Labs, was approved by the Union Cabinet in April 2023 at what total cost?
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Correct answer: D — ₹6,003.65 crore
The Cabinet approved the NQM on 19 April 2023 at a total cost of ₹6,003.65 crore for 2023–24 to 2030–31.
The Army Sports Conclave 2025, held at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi, on 4 November 2025, was aimed at supporting which national goal?
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Correct answer: A — Olympic Mission 2036
The Indian Army organised the conclave to contribute to the nation's vision of Olympic Mission 2036.
In November 2025, APEDA facilitated the first export of Fortified Rice Kernel from Chhattisgarh to which country?
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Correct answer: D — Costa Rica
APEDA facilitated the first export consignment of 12 MT of Fortified Rice Kernel from Chhattisgarh to Costa Rica.
What is the size of the Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Scheme Fund launched by PM Modi at ESTIC 2025 on 3 November 2025?
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Correct answer: D — ₹1 lakh crore
PM Modi launched the ₹1 lakh crore RDI Scheme Fund to promote private sector–driven R&D.
Where was the Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC) 2025 held?
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Correct answer: A — Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
PM Modi addressed ESTIC 2025 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi; the conclave ran from 3 to 5 November 2025.
Under the RDI Scheme approved by the Union Cabinet on 1 July 2025, the Special Purpose Fund that acts as custodian of funds is set up within which body?
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Correct answer: C — Anusandhan National Research Foundation
The Special Purpose Fund within the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) is the first-level custodian; DST is the nodal department.
At ESTIC 2025, PM Modi said the number of registered patents in India had increased by how many times over the last decade?
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Correct answer: B — 17 times
The PM said India's R&D expenditure had doubled in the last decade and registered patents had increased 17 times.
Which Indian cooperative ranked first in the World Cooperative Monitor 2025 ranking by turnover relative to GDP per capita?
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Correct answer: B — Amul (Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation)
Amul (GCMMF) ranked first and IFFCO second in the turnover-over-GDP-per-capita ranking of the World Cooperative Monitor 2025.
On what basis did Amul and IFFCO top the World Cooperative Monitor 2025 list?
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Correct answer: A — Turnover relative to GDP per capita
The ICA said that by turnover relative to GDP per capita, India's Amul and IFFCO top the global list; the leading organisations by absolute turnover include Groupe Crédit Agricole and State Farm.
The World Cooperative Monitor 2025, released in Doha on 3 November 2025, was prepared by the International Cooperative Alliance in collaboration with which body?
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Correct answer: D — EURICSE
The ICA released the report in collaboration with the European Research Institute on Cooperative and Social Enterprises (EURICSE).
The 2025 edition of the World Cooperative Monitor was described by the ICA as a special report marking which observance?
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Correct answer: C — UN International Year of Cooperatives
The ICA called the 2025 World Cooperative Monitor a special report marking the UN International Year of Cooperatives.
Where did NITI Aayog unveil 'Reimagining Agriculture: A Roadmap for Frontier Technology Led Transformation' on 3 November 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Gandhinagar
The roadmap was unveiled in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, in the presence of CM Bhupendra Patel.
Which unit of NITI Aayog released the 'Reimagining Agriculture' roadmap in November 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Frontier Tech Hub
NITI Aayog's Frontier Tech Hub unveiled the roadmap.
Where was the North Eastern Science & Technology (NEST) Cluster inaugurated on 3 November 2025?
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Correct answer: B — IIT Guwahati
Jyotiraditya Scindia inaugurated the NEST Cluster at IIT Guwahati.
On 3 November 2025, Jyotiraditya Scindia laid the foundation stone for development projects worth how much across Assam?
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Correct answer: C — ₹635 crore
Scindia laid the foundation stone for projects totalling ₹635 crore across Assam; the NEST Cluster itself cost ₹22.98 crore.
Which organisation hosted the ceremony in Guwahati on 3 November 2025 at which the Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhupen Hazarika National Awards were conferred?
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Correct answer: D — Sarhad Pune
The awards were conferred at a ceremony in Guwahati organised by Sarhad Pune.
In November 2025, the Union Government released over how much in XV Finance Commission grants to rural local bodies in Odisha?
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Correct answer: A — ₹444 crore
The Centre released over ₹444 crore: ₹342.60 crore as the second instalment of Untied Grants and ₹101.78 crore withheld from the first instalment.
Who chaired the Fifteenth Finance Commission, whose grants were released to Odisha's rural local bodies in November 2025?
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Correct answer: C — N.K. Singh
The Fifteenth Finance Commission was headed by N.K. Singh.
The Fifteenth Finance Commission was constituted on 27 November 2017 under which Article of the Constitution?
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Correct answer: D — Article 280
The Fifteenth Finance Commission was constituted in pursuance of clause (1) of Article 280 of the Constitution with effect from 27 November 2017.
Within how many minutes are C-VIGIL complaints to be attended to by flying squads during the Bihar Assembly election 2025?
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Correct answer: D — 100 minutes
ECI deployed 824 flying squads across Bihar to ensure C-VIGIL complaints are attended to within 100 minutes.
As of 3 November 2025, which category accounted for the largest value among illicit inducements seized in connection with the Bihar elections?
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Correct answer: B — Liquor
Liquor worth ₹42.14 crore (9.6 lakh litres) was the largest item, ahead of drugs (₹24.61 crore) and cash (₹9.62 crore).
President Droupadi Murmu attended a function on 3 November 2025 marking how many years since the establishment of Raj Bhavan, Nainital?
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Correct answer: C — 125 years
The President graced the commemoration of 125 years of the establishment of Raj Bhavan, Nainital.
Where did President Murmu address the Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly on 3 November 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Dehradun
The President addressed the Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly at Dehradun on the Silver Jubilee of the state's formation.
On 3 November 2025, President Murmu addressed the Legislative Assembly of which state on the Silver Jubilee of its formation?
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Correct answer: B — Uttarakhand
The President addressed the Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly on the occasion of the Silver Jubilee of the formation of Uttarakhand.
The bus–tipper collision near Chevella on 3 November 2025, which killed at least 19 people, occurred in which district of Telangana?
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Correct answer: C — Rangareddy
The crash happened near Mirajaguda in Chevella mandal of Rangareddy district.
What ex-gratia from the PMNRF did the Prime Minister announce for the next of kin of each person killed in the Rangareddy (Telangana) road accident of 3 November 2025?
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Correct answer: D — ₹2 lakh
The PM announced ₹2 lakh from PMNRF for the next of kin of each deceased and ₹50,000 for the injured.
In which area of Jaipur did a speeding dumper truck ram at least 17 vehicles on 3 November 2025, killing 14 people?
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Correct answer: B — Harmada
The crash occurred near Loha Mandi in Jaipur's Harmada area.
Where did Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan interact with members of the Federation of Indian Coir Exporters' Associations on 3 November 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Kollam
The Vice-President interacted with FICEA members in Kollam, Kerala.
Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan earlier served as Chairman of which body from 2016 to 2020, a period in which coir exports doubled?
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Correct answer: D — Coir Board
FICEA members recalled his tenure as Chairman of the Coir Board (2016–2020), when exports doubled.
What was the approximate mass of the CMS-03 communication satellite launched by ISRO on 2 November 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 4,410 kg
CMS-03, weighing about 4,410 kg, is the heaviest communication satellite launched to GTO from Indian soil.
Which launch vehicle placed CMS-03 into orbit on 2 November 2025?
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Correct answer: A — LVM3-M5
CMS-03 was launched on LVM3-M5, the fifth operational flight of LVM3, from the Second Launch Pad at Sriharikota.
According to ISRO, which mission had been launched by LVM3 on its flight immediately before LVM3-M5 (CMS-03)?
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Correct answer: D — Chandrayaan-3
ISRO noted that the previous mission of LVM3 launched Chandrayaan-3.
The CMS-03 satellite, also called GSAT-7R, has been built primarily for which user?
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Correct answer: B — Indian Navy
GSAT-7R (CMS-03) is the Indian Navy's most advanced communication satellite, linking ships, aircraft, submarines and Maritime Operations Centres.
ISRO described CMS-03, launched on 2 November 2025, as the heaviest communication satellite to be:
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Correct answer: B — Launched to Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO) from Indian soil
ISRO's mission page says CMS-03, weighing about 4,400 kg, is the heaviest communication satellite launched to Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO) from Indian soil.
By what margin did India beat South Africa in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 final on 2 November 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 52 runs
India made 298/7 and bowled South Africa out for 246 to win by 52 runs.
Where was the final of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 played?
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Correct answer: D — Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai
The final was played at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai.
Who was named Player of the Tournament at the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Deepti Sharma
Deepti Sharma was Player of the Tournament with 215 runs and 22 wickets; Shafali Verma was Player of the Match in the final.
Consider the following statements about the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 final: 1. Shafali Verma scored 87 and was named Player of the Match. 2. South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt scored a century in the final. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: Shafali scored 87 (and took 2/36) to be Player of the Match, and Wolvaardt made 101.
The two passengers caught with 42.34 kg of hydroponic weed at Mumbai airport on 2 November 2025 had arrived from which city?
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Correct answer: C — Bangkok
DRI intercepted two passengers arriving from Bangkok at CSMIA, Mumbai.
How was the hydroponic weed concealed in the DRI seizure at Mumbai airport on 2 November 2025?
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Correct answer: A — In 21 food packets such as noodles and biscuits
The weed was hidden in 21 food packets, including noodles and biscuits.
Under which law was the hydroponic weed seized in DRI's 'Operation Weed Out' at Mumbai airport in November 2025?
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Correct answer: D — NDPS Act, 1985
The contraband was seized under the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985.
The tempo traveller crash near Matoda in Phalodi district, Rajasthan, on 2 November 2025 occurred on which road?
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Correct answer: B — Bharatmala Expressway
The crash happened on the Bharatmala Expressway near Matoda; this stretch links Amritsar with Jamnagar.
The pilgrims killed in the Phalodi crash of 2 November 2025 were returning from a temple at which place?
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Correct answer: C — Kolayat
The victims, residents of Sursagar in Jodhpur, were returning from the Kapil Muni temple at Kolayat in Bikaner district.
In which year was IIT Kanpur's Distinguished Alumnus Award, conferred on CEC Gyanesh Kumar in November 2025, started?
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Correct answer: D — 1989
The Distinguished Alumnus Award, started in 1989, is the highest award given by IIT Kanpur to its alumni.
CEC Gyanesh Kumar received IIT Kanpur's Distinguished Alumni Award on 2 November 2025 during which of the institute's Foundation Day celebrations?
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Correct answer: C — 66th
The award was conferred during the celebration of IIT Kanpur's 66th Foundation Day.
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar is an IIT Kanpur alumnus in which discipline?
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Correct answer: A — B.Tech in Civil Engineering (1985)
Gyanesh Kumar graduated from IIT Kanpur with a B.Tech in Civil Engineering in 1985.
The first Sekhon Indian Air Force Marathon, held on 2 November 2025, honours which Param Vir Chakra awardee?
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Correct answer: C — Flying Officer Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon
The marathon was a tribute to Param Vir Chakra awardee Flying Officer Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon.
Apart from Delhi, participants from how many Air Force Stations took part in the Sekhon IAF Marathon 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 46
Over 45,000 participants from 46 Air Force Stations joined in 21 km, 10 km and 5 km categories.
Where is the University of Patanjali, whose convocation President Droupadi Murmu attended on 2 November 2025, located?
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Correct answer: A — Haridwar
The President graced the convocation of the University of Patanjali at Haridwar, Uttarakhand.
Which convocation of the University of Patanjali did President Murmu grace on 2 November 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Second
It was the second convocation ceremony of the University of Patanjali.
INS Savitri arrived at which port for joint EEZ surveillance with the Mauritius National Coast Guard, as announced on 2 November 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Port Louis
INS Savitri arrived at Port Louis, Mauritius, on a long-range operational deployment to the South West Indian Ocean Region.
INS Savitri, which visited Mauritius in November 2025, belongs to which category and fleet?
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Correct answer: D — Offshore Patrol Vessel, Eastern Fleet
INS Savitri is an Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) of the Eastern Fleet.
At which spot in Patna did PM Modi pay tributes to Rashtrakavi Ramdhari Singh Dinkar on 2 November 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Dinkar Golambar
The PM paid tributes to Dinkar at Dinkar Golambar in Patna.
Takhat Sri Harimandir Ji Patna Sahib, where PM Modi offered prayers on 2 November 2025, is the birthplace of which Sikh Guru?
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Correct answer: B — Guru Gobind Singh Ji
Takhat Sri Harimandir Ji Patna Sahib is the revered birthplace of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji, the tenth Sikh Guru.
Which city was chosen to host the India International Science Festival (IISF) 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Chandigarh
IISF 2025 was scheduled to be held at Chandigarh.
On which dates was IISF 2025 scheduled to be held?
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Correct answer: D — 6–9 December 2025
Dr Jitendra Singh reviewed preparations for IISF scheduled at Chandigarh from 6 to 9 December 2025.