Asia Current Affairs Quiz — All time
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The 'Bistirna Parore' musical voyage launched in September 2025 commemorates the birth centenary of which personality?
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Correct answer: B — Bhupen Hazarika
IWAI launched 'Bistirna Parore' to commemorate the birth centenary of Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhupen Hazarika.
Between which two places does the 'Bistirna Parore' musical voyage on the Brahmaputra run?
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Correct answer: C — Sadiya to Dhubri
The voyage is titled 'Bistirna Parore: A Musical Voyage from Sadiya to Dhubri'.
Which organisation launched the 'Bistirna Parore' voyage, flagged off from Guijan ghat in Tinsukia on 8 September 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Inland Waterways Authority of India
The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI), under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, launched the voyage.
According to Union Minister Jitendra Singh at the International Conference on Space 2025, by which year does India aim to land an Indian astronaut on the Moon?
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Correct answer: D — 2040
The Minister said India's goals include a Bharatiya Space Station by 2035 and an Indian astronaut on the Moon by 2040.
Which organisation hosted the International Conference on Space 2025 inaugurated on 8 September 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)
The conference was organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).
What was the theme of the International Conference on Space 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Harnessing Space for Global Progress: Innovation, Policy, and Growth
The conference was themed 'Harnessing Space for Global Progress: Innovation, Policy, and Growth'.
DialogueNEXT, held in New Delhi on 8–9 September 2025, was hosted by which organisation in partnership with CIMMYT, BISA and ICAR?
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Correct answer: B — World Food Prize Foundation
DialogueNEXT was hosted by the World Food Prize Foundation in partnership with CIMMYT, BISA and ICAR.
Quoting which report did Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya say in September 2025 that India's unemployment rate is 2%, the lowest among G20 nations?
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Correct answer: C — WEF Future of Jobs Report 2025
The Minister quoted the World Economic Forum's 'The Future of Jobs Report 2025'.
LSAM 25, launched for the Indian Navy on 8 September 2025 at Thane, is which type of vessel?
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Correct answer: D — Ammunition cum Torpedo cum Missile (ACTCM) barge
LSAM 25 (Yard 135) is the 11th Ammunition cum Torpedo cum Missile (ACTCM) barge, built by Suryadipta Projects, Thane.
Which country's Prime Minister, Shigeru Ishiba, announced his resignation on 7 September 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Japan
Shigeru Ishiba, Prime Minister of Japan, announced his resignation on 7 September 2025.
Shigeru Ishiba resigned as president of which party in September 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Liberal Democratic Party
Ishiba said he was stepping down as prime minister and as head of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP).
Before announcing his resignation in September 2025, Japan's PM Shigeru Ishiba said he had waited for the conclusion of which negotiations?
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Correct answer: A — Negotiations on US tariff measures
Ishiba said he waited until negotiations on US tariff measures reached a conclusion before stepping aside.
Consider the following statements about Shigeru Ishiba's resignation announced on 7 September 2025: 1. It followed his party's historic defeat in the July 2025 upper house election. 2. Ishiba said he would continue his duties until a successor was chosen. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Reuters, AP and the BBC reported that Ishiba faced pressure after the July 2025 election defeat and said he would continue his duties until a successor was selected. Both statements are correct.
Where was the final of the men's Hockey Asia Cup 2025, won by India on 7 September 2025, played?
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Correct answer: B — Rajgir, Bihar
India beat South Korea 4–1 in the final at the Rajgir Sports Complex, Bihar.
India defeated which team 4–1 in the final of the men's Hockey Asia Cup 2025?
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Correct answer: D — South Korea
India beat defending champions South Korea 4–1 in the final.
Which Indian player scored twice in the final of the men's Hockey Asia Cup 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Dilpreet Singh
Dilpreet Singh scored in the 28th and 45th minutes; Sukhjeet Singh and Amit Rohidas scored one each.
By winning the Hockey Asia Cup 2025, India qualified directly for the 2026 FIH Men's Hockey World Cup, to be co-hosted by which countries?
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Correct answer: C — Belgium and the Netherlands
The 2026 FIH Men's World Cup is to be jointly hosted by Belgium and the Netherlands.
Consider the following statements about the men's Hockey Asia Cup after the 2025 edition: 1. The 2025 title was India's fourth, after wins in 2003, 2007 and 2017. 2. India is now the most successful team in the tournament's history. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
India's fourth title followed 2003 (Kuala Lumpur), 2007 (Chennai) and 2017 (Dhaka). South Korea, with five titles, remains the most successful team; India is second. So only statement 1 is correct.
According to IMD, how long did the totality of the lunar eclipse of 7–8 September 2025 last?
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Correct answer: A — 1 hour 23 minutes
IMD said totality lasted from 23:00 IST on 7 September to 00:23 IST on 8 September, a duration of 1 hour 23 minutes; the whole eclipse lasted 3 hours 30 minutes.
As per IMD, when will the next lunar eclipse visible from India occur after the one of 7–8 September 2025?
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Correct answer: D — 3 March 2026
IMD said the next lunar eclipse visible from India will be on 3 March 2026, and it will be a total lunar eclipse.
Which unit of the India Meteorological Department issued the official press release on the total lunar eclipse of September 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Positional Astronomical Centre, Kolkata
The press release was issued by IMD's Positional Astronomical Centre, Kolkata, under the Ministry of Earth Sciences.
AURIC (Shendra–Bidkin Industrial Area), which marked six years in September 2025, is located in which city?
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Correct answer: B — Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
AURIC (Shendra–Bidkin Industrial Area) is in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra.
AURIC in Maharashtra is an integral part of which industrial corridor?
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Correct answer: C — Delhi–Mumbai Industrial Corridor
The ministry said AURIC is an integral part of the Delhi–Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC).
The 18th International Earth Science Olympiad (IESO-2025), where India won seven medals, was held in which country?
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Correct answer: B — China
IESO-2025 was held at Jining, China, from 8 to 16 August 2025.
What was Team India's medal tally at IESO-2025?
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Correct answer: D — 1 gold, 4 silver, 2 bronze
Team India secured seven medals – 1 gold, 4 silver and 2 bronze.
Which student won India's gold medal at IESO-2025?
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Correct answer: A — Rayansh Gupta
Rayansh Gupta of Sat Paul Mittal School, Ludhiana, won gold, silver and the I-GYM 3rd prize.
What was the theme of World Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Day 2025, observed by DEPwD on 7 September?
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Correct answer: B — Family: The Heart of Care
DEPwD observed the day with the theme 'Family: The Heart of Care'.
On 7 September 2025, PM Modi recalled the teachings of equality, compassion and universal brotherhood of which social reformer on his birth anniversary?
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Correct answer: C — Sree Narayana Guru
The PM recalled the vision of Sree Narayana Guru on his birth anniversary, citing his teachings of equality, compassion and universal brotherhood.
The 'BioE3' Policy, whose first anniversary was marked in September 2025, integrates biotechnology with which three Es?
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Correct answer: B — Economy, Environment and Employment
The BioE3 Policy integrates Biotechnology with Economy, Environment and Employment.
Which institution hosted 'BioE3@1' on 6 September 2025 to mark the first anniversary of the BioE3 Policy?
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Correct answer: C — ICGEB, New Delhi
The International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB), New Delhi, hosted BioE3@1.
What was the theme of 'BioE3@1', held on 6 September 2025 to mark the first anniversary of the BioE3 Policy?
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Correct answer: D — Institute–Industry Interaction for Climate Resilient Agriculture and Clean Energy
BioE3@1 was themed 'Institute–Industry Interaction for Climate Resilient Agriculture and Clean Energy'.
Under IEPFA's September 2025 proposal for simplified documentation, what is the claim value limit for demat securities?
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Correct answer: D — Up to ₹15 lakh
The proposals would apply to claims up to ₹5 lakh (physical securities), ₹15 lakh (demat securities) and dividends up to ₹10,000.
The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) functions under which ministry?
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Correct answer: B — Ministry of Corporate Affairs
IEPFA was established on 7 September 2016 under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
In which year was the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) established?
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Correct answer: C — 2016
IEPFA was established on 7 September 2016 under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
According to the Department of Pharmaceuticals at India MedTech Expo 2025, India's domestic share in medical devices rose from under 10% to what level over five years?
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Correct answer: C — 30%
Secretary Amit Agrawal said the domestic share rose from under 10% to 30% in the last five years (20% for high-end products).
Where was the second edition of India MedTech Expo 2025 held from 4 to 6 September 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
The 2nd edition of India MedTech Expo 2025 was held at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.
Which country promised at India MedTech Expo 2025 to work with India to harmonise regulatory approvals for medical devices?
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Correct answer: B — Algeria
Algeria promised to work together with India to harmonise regulatory approvals for medical devices.
According to the Department of Pharmaceuticals at India MedTech Expo 2025, India's medical device exports have risen to what level in the last five years?
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Correct answer: D — More than $4 billion
The release said medical device exports jumped to more than $4 billion in the last five years.
Which DRDO establishment held a conclave on 6 September 2025 to engage MSMEs and start-ups for the Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor?
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Correct answer: A — Defence Technology and Test Centre (DTTC), Lucknow
DRDO's Defence Technology and Test Centre (DTTC), Lucknow, held the conclave at its Amausi campus.
Which country's Prime Minister, Tshering Tobgay, prayed at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir in Ayodhya on 6 September 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Bhutan
Bhutan's PM Tshering Tobgay and his wife prayed at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir in Ayodhya.
Advocates Amitabh Kumar Rai and Rajiv Lochan Shukla were appointed Judges of which High Court in September 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Allahabad High Court
The Law Ministry notified their appointment as Judges of the Allahabad High Court on 6 September 2025.
Teachers' Day in India, on which the National Teachers' Awards are conferred every year on 5 September, marks the birth anniversary of:
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Correct answer: C — Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
The awards were conferred on Teachers' Day, 5 September, on which the President also paid tributes to Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan on his birth anniversary.
How many school teachers were selected by the Department of School Education and Literacy for the National Teachers' Award 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 45
The department selected 45 school teachers from 27 States, 7 UTs and 6 organisations.
What was the selection process for the National Teachers' Award 2025 (school teachers)?
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Correct answer: B — Three-stage online process at district, state and national levels
The awardees were selected through a rigorous, transparent online process in three stages: district, state and national.
Consider the following statements about the 45 school teachers selected for the National Teachers' Award 2025: 1. They were drawn from 27 States, 7 UTs and 6 organisations. 2. Women outnumbered men among the awardees. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
The 45 teachers are from 27 States, 7 UTs and 6 organisations; 24 are men and 21 are women, so men outnumbered women. Only statement 1 is correct.
At the National Teachers' Awards 2025, President Murmu said the National Education Policy aims to make India:
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Correct answer: B — A Global Knowledge Superpower
The President said the NEP aims to make India a Global Knowledge Superpower, and teachers must be recognised as the best in the world.
Who was elected Prime Minister of Thailand by the House of Representatives on 5 September 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Anutin Charnvirakul
Bhumjaithai leader Anutin Charnvirakul won 311 votes to become Prime Minister.
Anutin Charnvirakul, elected Thailand's Prime Minister in September 2025, leads which party?
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Correct answer: B — Bhumjaithai Party
Anutin is the leader of the Bhumjaithai Party; his rival Chaikasem Nitisiri was Pheu Thai's candidate.
Anutin Charnvirakul succeeded which Thai Prime Minister, who had been dismissed by court order?
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Correct answer: A — Paetongtarn Shinawatra
AP reported Anutin succeeds Paetongtarn Shinawatra, dismissed as prime minister by court order the previous week.
Consider the following statements about Thailand's prime ministerial vote of 5 September 2025: 1. Anutin Charnvirakul won 311 votes against a majority threshold of 247. 2. Anutin was formally appointed by parliament itself, with no role for the King. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Anutin won 311 votes, above the 247 needed. AP reported he would take office after formal appointment by King Maha Vajiralongkorn, so statement 2 is wrong.
At which port did Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurate a green hydrogen pilot project on 5 September 2025?
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Correct answer: C — V.O. Chidambaranar Port, Tuticorin
The port-based green hydrogen pilot was inaugurated at V.O. Chidambaranar (VOC) Port, Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu.
The pilot green methanol bunkering facility at VOC Port is aligned with a proposed Coastal Green Shipping Corridor between Tuticorin and which port?
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Correct answer: A — Kandla
The facility is aligned with the proposed Coastal Green Shipping Corridor between Kandla and Tuticorin.
According to Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal in September 2025, India aims to be among the world's top 10 shipbuilding nations by which year?
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Correct answer: D — 2030
Sonowal said India aims to be among the top 10 shipbuilding nations by 2030 and top 5 by 2047.
Consider the following statements about the projects at V.O. Chidambaranar Port on 5 September 2025: 1. The green hydrogen pilot will power streetlights and an EV charging station in the port colony. 2. With a new 400 kW plant, the port's rooftop solar capacity reached 1.04 MW, the highest among Indian ports. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are stated in the release: the 10 Nm³/hr pilot powers streetlights and an EV charging station, and the port's rooftop solar capacity rose to 1.04 MW, the highest among Indian ports.
Where is the Shilp Samagam Mela 2025, organised by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, being held from 5 to 14 September 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Freedom Park, Bengaluru
The mela is being held at Freedom Park, Bengaluru, from 5 to 14 September 2025.
The Shilp Samagam Mela 2025 primarily showcases the skills of artisans from which communities?
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Correct answer: D — Scheduled Castes, OBCs and Safai Mitras
The mela highlights artisans from Scheduled Castes, Other Backward Classes and Safai Mitras.
On 5 September 2025, PM Modi greeted the nation on which festival, describing it as a symbol of unity, hope and cultural pride?
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Correct answer: D — Onam
The PM conveyed greetings on Onam, calling it a symbol of unity, hope and cultural pride.
In his Milad-un-Nabi greetings on 5 September 2025, which values did PM Modi hope would always guide people?
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Correct answer: A — Compassion, service and justice
The PM said: 'May the values of compassion, service and justice always guide us.'
IIT Roorkee, hailed at its 2025 convocation as Asia's first engineering college, was founded in which year?
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Correct answer: B — 1847
Dr. Jitendra Singh hailed IIT Roorkee, founded in 1847, as Asia's first engineering college.
Before becoming an IIT, IIT Roorkee was known as:
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Correct answer: D — University of Roorkee
Dr. Jitendra Singh noted the institution was earlier known as the University of Roorkee before it became an IIT.
In September 2025, more than 1,000 NDMA-trained 'MY Bharat Aapda Mitras' were mobilised for flood relief in which two states?
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Correct answer: C — Punjab and Himachal Pradesh
The volunteers were mobilised for relief and rescue in flood-affected Punjab and Himachal Pradesh.
The 'MY Bharat Aapda Mitras' mobilised for flood relief in September 2025 were trained by which body?
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Correct answer: C — National Disaster Management Authority
The volunteers are NDMA-trained 'MY Bharat Aapda Mitras'.
In September 2025, the Kuki-Zo Council decided to open which National Highway in Manipur for free movement of commuters and essential goods?
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Correct answer: B — NH-02
The Kuki-Zo Council decided to open National Highway-02 for free movement of commuters and essential goods.
The tripartite Suspension of Operations (SoO) agreement signed on 4 September 2025 involved the MHA, the Government of Manipur and which groups?
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Correct answer: C — Kuki National Organisation and United People's Front
The tripartite meeting among the MHA, Government of Manipur, KNO and UPF concluded with the signing of the SoO agreement.
For what period is the renegotiated Suspension of Operations agreement signed on 4 September 2025 effective?
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Correct answer: D — One year from signing
The SoO agreement on renegotiated ground rules is effective from the date of signing for a period of one year.
Consider the following statements about the Manipur developments of 4 September 2025: 1. The Kuki-Zo Council committed to cooperate with security forces deployed by the Government of India along NH-02. 2. The SoO agreement was signed on the same ground rules as before, without renegotiation. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
The KZC committed to cooperate with central security forces along NH-02. The SoO agreement was signed on renegotiated terms and conditions (ground rules), so statement 2 is wrong.
Which institution topped the Overall category of the NIRF India Rankings 2025?
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Correct answer: D — IIT Madras
IIT Madras retained first position in the Overall category for the seventh consecutive year (2019–2025).
Which institution topped the Universities category in NIRF India Rankings 2025 for the tenth consecutive year?
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Correct answer: A — IISc Bengaluru
IISc Bengaluru topped the Universities category for the tenth consecutive year (2016–2025).
Which new category was introduced in the NIRF India Rankings in 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Sustainable Development Goals
The Sustainable Development Goals category was added in 2025; Open and Skill Universities were added in 2024 and Innovation in 2023.
Consider the following statements about the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF): 1. NIRF was launched by the Ministry of Education in September 2015. 2. In the 2025 rankings, IIT Madras was first in Engineering for the tenth consecutive year. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
NIRF was launched in September 2015, the first rankings came out in 2016, and IIT Madras has topped Engineering every year from 2016 to 2025. Both statements are correct.
Which Singaporean Prime Minister paid an official visit to India from 2 to 4 September 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Lawrence Wong
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong paid an official visit to India from 2 to 4 September 2025.
Under the India–Singapore CSP roadmap of September 2025, a National Centre of Excellence on Advanced Manufacturing is to be jointly developed in which city?
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Correct answer: C — Chennai
The two sides will jointly develop a National Centre of Excellence in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, on Advanced Manufacturing.
India–Singapore relations were elevated to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership during which visit?
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Correct answer: A — PM Modi's visit to Singapore in September 2024
The leaders recalled the agreement to elevate ties to a CSP during PM Modi's official visit to Singapore in September 2024.
Consider the following statements about the India–Singapore Joint Statement of 4 September 2025: 1. 2025 marks the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries. 2. The two sides agreed to work towards a cooperation framework under Article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
The Joint Statement notes the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations and commits to work towards a bilateral cooperation framework under Article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement. Both statements are correct.
Which institute, along with NDTL, developed the rare anti-doping reference material 'Methandienone Long-Term Metabolite' launched in September 2025?
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Correct answer: B — NIPER Guwahati
NIPER Guwahati, in collaboration with NDTL New Delhi, developed the reference material.
The anti-doping reference material developed by NIPER Guwahati and NDTL may be shared with how many WADA-accredited laboratories worldwide?
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Correct answer: D — 30
The release says the material may be shared with all 30 WADA-accredited laboratories worldwide.