Chhattisgarh Current Affairs Quiz — Last 12 months
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How many Gaudhams does Chhattisgarh plan to set up under the Gaudham Yojana launched on 14 March 2026?
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Correct answer: D — 1,460
The plan is 10 Gaudhams in every development block, or 1,460 in all; 29 were inaugurated in the first phase.
Under Chhattisgarh's Gaudham Yojana, all Gaudhams will be known by which name?
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Correct answer: B — Surabhi Gaudham
CM Vishnu Deo Sai announced that the Gaudhams will be known as 'Surabhi Gaudham'.
Which State received the largest share of the ₹1,912.99 crore NDRF assistance announced on 13 March 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Gujarat
Gujarat got ₹778.67 crore, the largest share; Andhra Pradesh got ₹341.48 crore and Himachal Pradesh ₹288.39 crore.
Which cyclone of 2025 is named in the Home Ministry's 13 March 2026 release on additional central assistance?
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Correct answer: C — Montha
The assistance covers States hit by floods, cloudbursts, landslides and Cyclone 'Montha' during 2025.
The National Disaster Response Fund, from which the 13 March 2026 assistance was approved, is constituted under:
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Correct answer: D — Section 46 of the Disaster Management Act, 2005
The NDRF is constituted under Section 46 of the Disaster Management Act, 2005 and supplements a State's SDRF in disasters of a severe nature.
Which company became India's first mining company to produce 50 million tonnes of iron ore in a single financial year (announced 13 March 2026)?
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Correct answer: B — NMDC Limited
NMDC Limited, a Navratna CPSE under the Ministry of Steel, crossed 50 MT in FY 2025–26.
NMDC's mechanised iron ore mines, mentioned in the 13 March 2026 release, are located in which two States?
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Correct answer: C — Chhattisgarh and Karnataka
The release says NMDC has highly mechanised operations in the mineral-rich regions of Chhattisgarh and Karnataka.
Consider the following statements about NMDC Limited: 1. It was established in 1958 to develop India's iron ore resources. 2. It is a Maharatna company under the Ministry of Mines. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: NMDC is a Navratna CPSE under the Ministry of Steel.
The first-ever Khelo India Tribal Games will be held in which state?
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Correct answer: A — Chhattisgarh
The inaugural Games will be held in Raipur, Jagdalpur and Sarguja in Chhattisgarh from 25 March to 6 April 2026.
How many medal sports will feature in the first Khelo India Tribal Games?
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Correct answer: B — Seven
There will be seven medal sports, with mallakhamb and kabaddi as demonstration sports.
Which two sports are demonstration sports at the first Khelo India Tribal Games?
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Correct answer: D — Mallakhamb and kabaddi
Mallakhamb and kabaddi are the demonstration sports; archery and wrestling are medal sports.
Where was the closing ceremony of Bastar Pandum 2026 held on 9 February 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Jagdalpur
Amit Shah attended the closing ceremony in Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh, as chief guest.
In how many categories did participants compete in Bastar Pandum 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 12
There were 12 categories this time; five were added to the seven of the previous edition.
About how many participants took part in Bastar Pandum 2026, according to the Ministry of Home Affairs?
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Correct answer: C — 55,000
About 55,000 participants from seven districts, 1,885 gram panchayats and 32 block headquarters took part.
Before which date did Amit Shah say, at the Raipur review of 8 February 2026, that India will become completely Naxal-free?
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Correct answer: B — 31 March 2026
He said the country will become completely Naxal-free before 31 March 2026.
In which city did Amit Shah chair the Left Wing Extremism security review meeting on 8 February 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Raipur
The meeting was held in Raipur, Chhattisgarh.
The Home Secretaries and DGPs of which of these states were NOT among those listed by MHA as attending the Raipur LWE review of 8 February 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Bihar
MHA listed Chhattisgarh, Telangana, Jharkhand, Odisha and Maharashtra; Bihar was not on the list.
The book 'Chhattisgarh @ 25: Shifting the Lens', discussed at a Raipur conclave on 8 February 2026, is published by:
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Correct answer: B — Bharat Prakashan (Organiser)
It is published by Bharat Prakashan, the publisher of the weekly magazine Organiser.
Who inaugurated Bastar Pandum 2026 at Jagdalpur on 7 February 2026?
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Correct answer: D — President Droupadi Murmu
President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the festival on 7 February; Amit Shah attended the closing on 9 February.
Raja Rani Lake, where BSIP scientists found pollen evidence of a stronger past monsoon (January 2026), is in which district?
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Correct answer: C — Korba, Chhattisgarh
PIB (Science & Technology): the lake is in Korba district, Chhattisgarh, in India's Core Monsoon Zone.
The BSIP study of Raja Rani Lake (January 2026) linked a strong Indian Summer Monsoon to which global warm phase?
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Correct answer: D — Medieval Climate Anomaly
PIB (Science & Technology): the scientists traced the strong monsoon to the Medieval Climate Anomaly, roughly 1,060–1,725 CE.
During which event was APEDA's Regional Office in Raipur inaugurated in January 2026?
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Correct answer: B — 2nd India International Rice Summit
PIB (Commerce): the APEDA Regional Office was inaugurated at Raipur during the 2nd India International Rice Summit held in Chhattisgarh.
Jeeraphool Rice and Nagri Dubraj Rice, cited by APEDA as GI-tagged export products in January 2026, belong to which state?
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Correct answer: D — Chhattisgarh
PIB (Commerce): the release lists Jeeraphool Rice and Nagri Dubraj Rice among Chhattisgarh's GI-tagged products.
Where will SECL and the Sri Sathya Sai Health & Education Trust set up a ₹35.04 crore Healthcare Skill Development Centre?
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Correct answer: B — Nava Raipur
PIB (Coal): the centre will be set up at Nava Raipur, Chhattisgarh.
Consider the following statements about the SECL healthcare skill centre announced in January 2026: 1. It is funded under SECL's Corporate Social Responsibility programme. 2. At least 20% of the annual intake will be reserved for SECL's operational districts for 25 years. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (Coal): both are correct.
Which ministry releases the XV Finance Commission grants for rural local bodies after recommendation by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj and the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation?
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Correct answer: D — Ministry of Finance
PIB (Panchayati Raj): MoPR and DDWS recommend release of XV-FC grants to states for rural local bodies, which are then released by the Ministry of Finance.
The ₹224.58 crore XV Finance Commission grant released to Chhattisgarh in December 2025 is meant for how many eligible Gram Panchayats?
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Correct answer: C — 11,279
PIB (Panchayati Raj): the funds are for 11,279 eligible Gram Panchayats, 138 Block Panchayats and 26 District Panchayats.
Vinod Kumar Shukla, who died on 23 December 2025, was the first Jnanpith Award winner from which state?
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Correct answer: B — Chhattisgarh
The Hindu and NDTV (PTI): Shukla was the first writer from Chhattisgarh to receive the Jnanpith Award.
Which work of Vinod Kumar Shukla won the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1999?
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Correct answer: C — Deewar Mein Ek Khirkee Rahati Thi
The Tribune and Indian Express: 'Deewar Mein Ek Khirkee Rahati Thi' won the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1999.
Consider the following statements about Vinod Kumar Shukla: 1. He received the 59th Jnanpith Award. 2. He was born in Rajnandgaon. 3. The Jnanpith Award was presented to him at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 and 2 only
NDTV and The Tribune: he got the 59th Jnanpith and was born on 1 January 1937 in Rajnandgaon. The award was presented on 21 November 2025 at his residence in Raipur, not at Rashtrapati Bhavan, so statement 3 is wrong.
Where was the closing ceremony of the Bastar Olympics 2025 held on 13 December 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Jagdalpur
PIB 2203518: Amit Shah addressed the closing ceremony of the Bastar Olympics in Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh.
How many players took part in the Bastar Olympics 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 3,91,000
PIB 2203518: 3,91,000 players participated in the Bastar Olympics 2025, a two-and-a-half-fold increase.
Which of the following districts is NOT part of the Bastar division whose seven districts fielded teams in the Bastar Olympics 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Rajnandgaon
PIB 2203518: Bastar division comprises Kanker, Kondagaon, Bastar, Sukma, Bijapur, Narayanpur and Dantewada. Rajnandgaon is not among them.
The 60th All India Conference of Director Generals/Inspector Generals of Police (November 2025) was held at:
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Correct answer: A — IIM Raipur
PM Modi attended the 60th DGP/IGP Conference at the Indian Institute of Management, Raipur.
What was the theme of the 60th DGP/IGP Conference held in November 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Viksit Bharat: Security Dimensions
The three-day conference was themed 'Viksit Bharat: Security Dimensions'.
Consider the following statements about the 60th DGP/IGP Conference (November 2025): 1. Awards for the three best-performing cities in urban policing were given for the first time. 2. The PM presented President's Police Medals for Distinguished Service to officers of the Intelligence Bureau. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB states that the PM gave IB officers the President's Police Medals and presented the newly instituted urban policing awards to the three best cities.
IMD's new Doppler Weather Radars inaugurated on 27 November 2025 are located at:
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Correct answer: A — Raipur and Mangaluru
The two new C-band Doppler Weather Radars are at Raipur (Chhattisgarh) and Mangaluru (Karnataka).
As per the Earth Sciences Ministry (November 2025), IMD's Doppler Weather Radar network is to increase from 47 to how many by 2027?
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Correct answer: C — 126
Dr Jitendra Singh said IMD is nearing triple radar capacity, from 47 to 126, by 2027.
The Raipur Doppler Weather Radar, the first such radar in Chhattisgarh, has been installed at which institution?
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Correct answer: D — Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya
The dual-polarised C-band DWR has been installed at Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur, with 250-km radial coverage.
Where did President Droupadi Murmu attend the Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas celebration organised by the Chhattisgarh government on 20 November 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Ambikapur
The celebration was held at Ambikapur in Surguja district.
The 'Muria Darbar', cited by President Murmu as a primitive people's parliament, belongs to which region?
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Correct answer: A — Bastar
The President cited the 'Muria Darbar' of Bastar as an example of tribal democratic traditions.
Under the Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan, a network of roughly how many volunteers is being created across India, as per President Murmu's address at Ambikapur?
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Correct answer: C — 20 lakh
About 20 lakh volunteers are being mobilised under the Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan.
PMGSY projects worth ₹2,225 crore approved for Chhattisgarh at the Dhamtari event in November 2025 will build roughly how many kilometres of new rural roads?
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Correct answer: C — 2,500 km
The projects will build over 2,500 km of new rural roads and connect about 780 villages.
In November 2025, Chhattisgarh's farmers were brought under the coverage of which national board?
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Correct answer: D — National Makhana Development Board
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced that Chhattisgarh will be included under the National Makhana Development Board.
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.
The Chhattisgarh Rajat Mahotsav that closed on 5 November 2025 marked 25 years since the state was created on which date?
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Correct answer: B — 1 November 2000
The Vice-President recalled that Chhattisgarh was created on 1 November 2000 under PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
Where was the closing ceremony of the Chhattisgarh Rajat Mahotsav held on 5 November 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Nava Raipur
Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan attended the closing ceremony held in Nava Raipur as chief guest.
On 5 November 2025, Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan attended a 'Lakhpati Didi Sammelan' in which district of Chhattisgarh?
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Correct answer: B — Rajnandgaon
The Vice-President attended the Lakhpati Didi Sammelan at Rajnandgaon, Chhattisgarh.
In November 2025, APEDA facilitated the export of 20 metric tonnes of fortified rice from Chhattisgarh to which country?
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Correct answer: B — Papua New Guinea
APEDA facilitated the export of 20 MT of fortified rice from Chhattisgarh to Papua New Guinea.
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.
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.
Where is the new Chhattisgarh Vidhan Sabha building inaugurated by PM Modi on 1 November 2025 located?
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Correct answer: B — Nava Raipur
The PM inaugurated the new building of the Chhattisgarh Vidhansabha at Nava Raipur.
In which year was the state of Chhattisgarh established, as recalled by PM Modi at the new Assembly building on 1 November 2025?
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Correct answer: D — 2000
PM Modi recalled that when the state was established in 2000, the first Assembly session was held at Jashpur Hall in Rajkumar College, Raipur.
Who is the Speaker of the Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly, as noted at the inauguration of its new building in November 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Dr Raman Singh
The PM noted that the Speaker's Chair is graced by Dr Raman Singh; Vishnu Deo Sai is CM and Ramen Deka is Governor.
Consider the following statements about the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Memorial-cum-Tribal Freedom Fighters Museum inaugurated on 1 November 2025: 1. It has been built at a cost of ₹50 crore. 2. It houses around 650 sculptures across 14 galleries. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: the museum cost ₹50 crore and houses around 650 sculptures across 14 galleries.
Haryana, which celebrates Haryana Day on 1 November, was formed in 1966 under which Act?
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Correct answer: B — Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966
Section 3 of the Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966 formed the State of Haryana on the appointed day, 1 November 1966.
Consider the following statements: 1. The Union Territory of Chandigarh was formed on 1 November 1966 under the Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966. 2. 1 November 2000 was notified as the appointed day of the Madhya Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2000, which created Chhattisgarh. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. Section 4 of the Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966 formed the UT of Chandigarh on 1 November 1966, and MHA notified 1 November 2000 as the appointed day of the Madhya Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2000.
Under the States Reorganisation Act, 1956, the new State of Kerala was formed on 1 November 1956 from which existing State?
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Correct answer: D — Travancore-Cochin
The Act defines the new State of Kerala as corresponding to the existing State of Travancore-Cochin.
At the Chhattisgarh Rajat Mahotsav in Nava Raipur on 1 November 2025, marking 25 years of the state, the PM inaugurated and laid foundation stones for projects worth over:
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Correct answer: A — ₹14,260 crore
PIB reported that the PM inaugurated and laid foundation stones for projects worth over ₹14,260 crore covering roads, industry, healthcare and energy.
SECL's India Post special cover of October 2025 marked Coal India's Golden Jubilee and SECL's Ruby Jubilee. Which SECL mine does PIB describe as the largest coal mine in Asia?
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Correct answer: B — Gevra
PIB: SECL's Gevra Mine is the largest coal mine in Asia.
In which district of Chhattisgarh did 21 Maoists surrender along with their arms, as announced on 27 October 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Kanker
PIB: 21 Maoists surrendered along with their arms in Kanker district, Chhattisgarh.
Of the 21 Maoists who surrendered in Kanker on 27 October 2025, how many were senior cadres?
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Correct answer: D — 13
Amit Shah's post quoted by PIB: out of the 21, 13 were senior cadres.
In the 127th episode of Mann Ki Baat, the PM mentioned 'Garbage Cafes' where people get a meal in exchange for plastic waste. In which city are they run?
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Correct answer: C — Ambikapur
The PM said Garbage Cafes are being run in Ambikapur, Chhattisgarh: 1 kg of plastic gets lunch or dinner, half a kg gets breakfast.
According to Mann Ki Baat (26 October 2025), mangroves have spread over about 3,500 hectares on the Dholera coast in five years. Dholera is in which state?
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Correct answer: D — Gujarat
The PM said Gujarat's Forest Department planted mangroves near Dholera near Ahmedabad; a Mangrove Learning Centre has also been set up at Kori Creek, Kutch.
As stated in Mann Ki Baat (October 2025), from which date does India enter the 150th year of the national song 'Vande Mataram'?
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Correct answer: B — 7 November 2025
The PM said that on 7 November India will enter the 150th year of 'Vande Mataram'; Tagore first sang it in 1896.
Koraput coffee, praised by the PM in the 127th Mann Ki Baat, is grown in which state?
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Correct answer: A — Odisha
The PM said people from Odisha had written to him about Koraput coffee and praised its taste.
According to the PIB backgrounder of October 2025, by when does the Union Government aim to make all affected districts Naxal-free?
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Correct answer: B — March 2026
PIB backgrounder: the unified plan aims to make all affected districts Naxal-free by March 2026.
Consider the following statements based on the PIB backgrounder on Naxalism (October 2025): 1. The number of Naxal-affected districts fell from 126 in 2014 to 18 in 2024. 2. Twelve districts are now categorised as most-affected. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. PIB: affected districts fell from 126 in 2014 to 18 in 2024, with only 6 (not 12) now categorised as most-affected.
The Bastariya Battalion, cited in the PIB backgrounder on Naxalism as a symbol of local participation, was formed in which year?
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Correct answer: C — 2018
PIB backgrounder: the Bastariya Battalion, formed in 2018, comprises 1,143 recruits, including 400 youth from Bijapur, Sukma and Dantewada districts.
Under the recent GST reforms, GST on cement was reduced from 28% to what rate, as noted in PIB's Chhattisgarh backgrounder?
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Correct answer: C — 18%
PIB: the reduction of GST on cement from 28% to 18% makes cement more affordable and lowers construction costs.
According to PIB's October 2025 backgrounder, the handloom sector in Chhattisgarh provides livelihood to nearly how many weavers?
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Correct answer: D — 1.5 lakh
PIB: the handloom sector provides a vital livelihood for nearly 1.5 lakh weavers, many of whom are women.