Delhi Current Affairs Quiz — All time
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
How many e-content videos does the Indian Sign Language digital repository launched by ISLRTC on 23 September 2025 contain?
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Correct answer: A — 3,189
ISLRTC launched the world's largest ISL digital repository with 3,189 e-content videos.
The ISLRTC's Indian Sign Language digital repository was launched on 23 September 2025 to mark which UN-declared day?
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Correct answer: D — International Day of Sign Languages
The repository was launched at the 'Sign Language Day – 2025' celebration marking the UN-declared International Day of Sign Languages.
Where will the two Direct Broadcast Network (DBNet) stations under the NCMRWF–NSIL MoU of September 2025 be set up?
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Correct answer: B — Delhi/NCR and Chennai
The MoU provides for one DBNet station in Delhi/NCR and one in Chennai under Mission Mausam.
Who assumed charge as Controller General of Communication Accounts on 22 September 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Vandana Gupta
Vandana Gupta, a 1990-batch IP&TAFS officer, assumed charge as Controller General of Communication Accounts.
Where will the India-AI Impact Summit 2026 be held?
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Correct answer: D — Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
The India-AI Impact Summit 2026 will be held on 19–20 February 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
Which three 'Sutras' guide the India-AI Impact Summit 2026?
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Correct answer: A — People, Planet, Progress
The Summit is guided by the principles or Sutras of People, Planet and Progress.
Which emblem forms the core identity of the official logo of the India-AI Impact Summit 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Ashoka Chakra
The logo's identity is the Ashoka Chakra, an emblem of ethical governance and constitutional values, with neural network flares radiating outward.
Consider the following statements about the India-AI Impact Summit 2026 announcements of 18 September 2025: 1. The Summit is the first to be hosted by a Global South nation. 2. Eight foundation model projects were launched under the IndiaAI Foundation Models pillar, selected from about 506 proposals. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. MeitY said the Summit is being hosted for the first time by a Global South nation, and eight foundation model projects selected from about 506 proposals were launched.
What is the number of the MANAS anti-drug helpline that Amit Shah urged greater use of at the ANTF heads conference in September 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 1933
Amit Shah said greater use should be made of the MANAS helpline number 1933.
How much quantity of drugs was destroyed under the NCB drug disposal campaign launched by Amit Shah on 16 September 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 1.37 lakh kg
Under the campaign, 1.37 lakh kilograms of drugs worth ₹4,800 crore were destroyed at 11 locations.
Consider the following statements about the three-pronged anti-drug strategy outlined by Amit Shah at the second ANTF heads conference: 1. It calls for a humane approach towards the drug supply chain. 2. It calls for a strategic approach towards demand reduction. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 2 only
Only statement 2 is correct. Shah called for a ruthless approach to the drug supply chain, a strategic approach to demand reduction and a humane approach to harm reduction.
What did the Prime Minister launch at the International Conference on Gyan Bharatam on 12 September 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Gyan Bharatam Portal for manuscript digitisation
The PM launched the Gyan Bharatam Portal, a dedicated digital platform to accelerate manuscript digitisation, preservation and public access.
According to the PM at the Gyan Bharatam conference, India has the world's largest collection of about how many manuscripts?
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Correct answer: C — 1 crore
The PM said India today has the world's largest collection of about one crore manuscripts.
Which of the following correctly lists the four pillars of India's knowledge tradition as described by the PM at the Gyan Bharatam conference?
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Correct answer: D — Preservation, Innovation, Addition, Adaptation
The PM said India's knowledge tradition is built on four pillars: Preservation, Innovation, Addition and Adaptation.
Consider the following statements about the Gyan Bharatam initiative: 1. The first Gyan Bharatam International Conference was organised by the Ministry of Education at IIT Delhi. 2. According to the Union Home Minister, the mission will survey, document and analyse more than one crore manuscripts at a cost of ₹483 crore. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Statement 1 is incorrect: the conference was organised by the Ministry of Culture at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, from 11 to 13 September 2025. Statement 2 is correct as stated by Amit Shah.
What was the theme of the first Gyan Bharatam International Conference held from 11 to 13 September 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Reclaiming India's Knowledge Legacy through Manuscript Heritage
The Ministry of Culture organised the conference on 'Reclaiming India's Knowledge Legacy through Manuscript Heritage' at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, with over 1,100 participants.
What is the maximum support per project under the ₹100 crore call for proposals for hydrogen start-ups launched in September 2025?
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Correct answer: C — ₹5 crore
The scheme provides up to ₹5 crore per project for pilots in innovative hydrogen production, storage, transport and utilisation technologies.
Consider the following statements about the National Green Hydrogen Mission: 1. It was launched in 2023 with an outlay of ₹19,744 crore. 2. R&D and innovation is one of its four pillars. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: the Mission was launched in 2023 with an outlay of ₹19,744 crore and rests on four pillars, namely policy and regulatory framework, demand creation, R&D and innovation, and enabling infrastructure.
Between which stations did Indian Railways announce a daily parcel train for Kashmir apples from 13 September 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Badgam and Adarsh Nagar
A daily time-tabled parcel train between Badgam in Kashmir and Adarsh Nagar in Delhi was to be introduced from 13 September.
The 48th Annual Conference on Oceans Law and Policy (COLP48), held in New Delhi in September 2025, was notable because:
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Correct answer: B — It was the first time the conference was hosted in the Indian subcontinent
COLP48 was the first time in the conference's nearly five-decade history that it was hosted in the Indian subcontinent.
How many votes did C.P. Radhakrishnan secure in the Vice-Presidential election of 9 September 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 452
Returning Officer P.C. Mody declared Radhakrishnan elected with 452 first-preference votes; B. Sudershan Reddy received 300.
Who was the Returning Officer for the Vice-Presidential election of 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Secretary General of the Rajya Sabha
The ECI said the Returning Officer was the Secretary General of the Rajya Sabha; P.C. Mody announced the result.
Out of 781 eligible electors in the Vice-Presidential election of September 2025, how many cast their votes?
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Correct answer: B — 767
The ECI said 767 of the 781 eligible electors voted and 15 ballot papers were declared invalid, leaving 752 valid votes.
Consider the following statements about the Vice-Presidential election of 2025: 1. With 15 ballots declared invalid, the majority of first-preference votes required to win was 377. 2. The certificate of election was signed by the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners on 9 September 2025, the day of the poll. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. With 752 valid votes the required majority was 377, but the ECI said the certificate of election was signed on 10 September 2025, the day after the poll.
Which state was recognised as fully literate on International Literacy Day 2025, becoming the fifth fully literate State/UT in India?
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Correct answer: B — Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh became the fourth state (fifth State/UT) to achieve full functional literacy, after Tripura, Mizoram, Goa and Ladakh.
What was the theme of International Literacy Day 2025 as celebrated by the Ministry of Education?
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Correct answer: C — Promoting Literacy in the Digital Era
The Ministry of Education celebrated ILD 2025 with the theme 'Promoting Literacy in the Digital Era'.
Which was the first Union Territory to be declared fully literate, as recalled by the Ministry of Education on International Literacy Day 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Ladakh
Ladakh was declared the first fully literate Union Territory on 24 June 2024.
According to Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on International Literacy Day 2025, India's literacy rate rose from 74% in 2011 to what level in 2023–24?
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Correct answer: B — 80.9%
Shri Pradhan said India's literacy rate rose from 74% in 2011 to 80.9% in 2023–24.
Consider the following statements about the ULLAS – Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram as reported on International Literacy Day 2025: 1. Over 3 crore learners and 42 lakh volunteers have enrolled. 2. Nearly 1.83 crore learners have taken the foundational literacy and numeracy assessment, with 90% success. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both figures were cited by the Education Minister: over 3 crore learners and 42 lakh volunteers enrolled, and about 1.83 crore learners assessed with 90% success.
Who signed the India–Israel Bilateral Investment Agreement on behalf of Israel in New Delhi on 8 September 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Bezalel Smotrich
Israel's Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich signed the BIA with Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
According to the Government of India, what is the present level of bilateral investment between India and Israel, cited at the signing of the BIA in September 2025?
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Correct answer: A — About USD 800 million
The release said bilateral investments presently stand at a total of USD 800 million.
Consider the following statements about the India–Israel Bilateral Investment Agreement signed in September 2025: 1. It provides an independent dispute resolution mechanism through arbitration. 2. It removes the host State's right to regulate in the public interest in favour of investor protection. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
The BIA provides arbitration-based dispute resolution, but the government said it balances investor protection with the State's regulatory rights, preserving policy space. So only statement 1 is correct.
Which of the following was NOT listed as an area of cooperation committed to by the Finance Ministers of India and Israel at the BIA signing in September 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Joint space exploration
The ministers committed to cooperation in fintech innovation, infrastructure development, financial regulation and digital payment connectivity; space exploration was not listed.
President Droupadi Murmu attended the Platinum Jubilee celebrations of which export promotion council on 8 September 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Engineering Export Promotion Council (EEPC) India
The President graced the Platinum Jubilee of the Engineering Export Promotion Council (EEPC) India in New Delhi.
According to President Murmu at the EEPC India Platinum Jubilee, India's engineering exports rose from about $70 billion to what level over the last 10 years?
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Correct answer: D — Over $115 billion
The President said engineering exports increased from 70 billion dollars to more than 115 billion dollars in the last 10 years.
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'.
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.
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'.
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.
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.
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.
The Unified RERA Portal was launched on 4 September 2025 at the meeting of which body?
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Correct answer: A — Central Advisory Council under the RERA Act, 2016
Union Minister Manohar Lal launched the portal at the 5th meeting of the Central Advisory Council constituted under the RERA Act, 2016.
In which year was the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, under which the Unified RERA Portal's Central Advisory Council is constituted, enacted?
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Correct answer: B — 2016
The Central Advisory Council is constituted under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016.
Where was SEMICON India 2025 held from 2 to 4 September 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Yashobhoomi, Dwarka, New Delhi
SEMICON India 2025 concluded at Yashobhoomi, Dwarka, New Delhi.
Participants from how many countries and regions took part in SEMICON India 2025?
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Correct answer: D — 48
The event brought together over 350 exhibiting companies and participants from 48 countries and regions.
The 'Guidelines for Co-location of Anganwadi Centres with Schools' launched on 3 September 2025 were jointly released by the Ministry of Education and which ministry?
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Correct answer: A — Ministry of Women & Child Development
Dharmendra Pradhan (Education) and Annapurna Devi (Women & Child Development) jointly launched the guidelines.
Under NEP 2020, three years of pre-school education are integrated into which curricular structure?
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Correct answer: B — 5+3+3+4
NEP 2020 recognises ECCE as the foundation of learning by integrating three years of pre-school into the 5+3+3+4 structure.
Where did PM Modi inaugurate SEMICON India 2025 on 2 September 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Yashobhoomi, New Delhi
The Prime Minister inaugurated SEMICON India 2025 at Yashobhoomi in New Delhi.
At SEMICON India 2025, PM Modi described chips as:
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Correct answer: B — Digital diamonds
The PIB release quotes the Prime Minister: 'Chips are digital diamonds'.
The India Semiconductor Mission, whose first Made-in-India chips were presented to the PM in September 2025, was launched in:
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Correct answer: A — December 2021
Launched in December 2021, the ISM moved from approvals to production in about three and a half years.
The 'Deep Tech Alliance' announced at SEMICON India 2025 has close to how much committed?
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Correct answer: D — $1 billion
Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the Deep Tech Alliance with close to a billion dollars already committed.
Consider the following statements made at SEMICON India 2025: 1. The first set of Made-in-India chips presented to the PM came from a pilot line. 2. ISM 2.0 is planned to cover only chip design, leaving fabs and OSAT out of scope. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
The first chips came from a pilot line. ISM 2.0 will broaden support for fabs, OSAT units, capital equipment and materials to cover the entire value chain, so statement 2 is wrong.
Which institute's study, reported in September 2025, found airborne pathogenic bacteria to be twice as high over densely populated parts of Delhi?
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Correct answer: A — Bose Institute
Scientists from the Bose Institute, an autonomous institute of DST, carried out the study.
According to the Bose Institute study on Delhi's air, airborne pathogenic bacteria hitch a ride mainly on:
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Correct answer: B — PM2.5 particles
The study found pathogenic bacteria were higher due to higher concentrations of PM2.5, whose tiny particles carry bacteria deep into the lungs.