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Delhi Current Affairs Quiz — All time

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PM Modi addresses NXT Conclave, launches NewsX World channel
Q1

Which news channel did PM Modi launch at the NXT Conclave at Bharat Mandapam on 1 March 2025?

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Correct answer: A — NewsX World

The PM launched the NewsX World channel at the NXT Conclave in Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.

'Sugamya Yatra' held at Rajiv Chowk Metro Station on International Wheelchair Day 2025
Q2

Where was 'Sugamya Yatra' organised on International Wheelchair Day, 1 March 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Rajiv Chowk Metro Station, New Delhi

DEPwD and the Office of the CCPD organised Sugamya Yatra at Rajiv Chowk Metro Station, New Delhi.

Second ministerial meeting of India–EU Trade and Technology Council held in New Delhi
Q3 Advanced

Where was the first ministerial meeting of the India–EU Trade and Technology Council held, before the second meeting in New Delhi on 28 February 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Brussels

The first India–EU TTC meeting was held in Brussels on 16 May 2023; the second was in New Delhi on 28 February 2025.

Q4 Advanced

Which of the following Union Ministers was NOT an Indian co-chair of the second India–EU TTC meeting on 28 February 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Nirmala Sitharaman

The Indian co-chairs were S. Jaishankar, Piyush Goyal and Ashwini Vaishnaw; the Finance Minister was not a co-chair.

PM Modi attends Sufi music festival Jahan-e-Khusro 2025 at Sunder Nursery
Q5

PM Modi attended the Sufi music festival Jahan-e-Khusro 2025, which completed 25 years, at which venue on 28 February 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Sunder Nursery

The PM took part in Jahan-e-Khusro 2025 at Sunder Nursery, New Delhi; the festival is organised by the Rumi Foundation.

CAG report on Delhi's liquor regulation tabled in Delhi Assembly; excise policy 2021-22 caused ₹2,002 crore loss
Q6

According to the CAG report tabled in the Delhi Assembly on 25 February 2025, the Delhi Excise Policy 2021-22 caused a revenue loss of approximately:

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Correct answer: D — 2,002 crore rupees

The CAG said implementation issues of the new excise policy led to a revenue loss of approximately 2,002 crore rupees.

Q7 Advanced

Who tabled the CAG report on 'Regulation and Supply of Liquor in Delhi' in the Delhi Legislative Assembly on 25 February 2025?

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Correct answer: C — Rekha Gupta

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta tabled the CAG report in the Delhi Assembly.

Q8 Advanced

Which component accounted for the largest share of the revenue loss from Delhi's Excise Policy 2021-22, as per the CAG?

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Correct answer: A — Exemptions to zonal licensees in non-conforming wards

Exemptions given to zonal licensees in non-conforming wards cost about ₹941 crore, the largest component; not re-tendering surrendered licences cost about ₹890 crore.

Q9 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG): 1. Under Article 148, the CAG is appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal. 2. Under Article 151(1), the CAG's reports relating to the accounts of the Union are submitted to the President, who causes them to be laid before each House of Parliament. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Article 148 provides that the CAG is appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal, and Article 151(1) requires the CAG's Union audit reports to be submitted to the President for laying before each House of Parliament. Both statements are correct.

PM Modi inaugurates 98th Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan in New Delhi; Dr Tara Bhawalkar presides
Q10

Who presided over the 98th Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan held in New Delhi in February 2025?

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Correct answer: B — Dr Tara Bhawalkar

Folklorist Dr Tara Bhawalkar was the president of the 98th Sammelan, which PM Modi inaugurated on 21 February 2025.

Q11 Advanced

In which year was the first Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan held, as recalled by the PM in February 2025?

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Correct answer: C — 1878

The PM said the Sammelan, from its first edition in 1878, had witnessed 147 years of India's journey.

Q12 Advanced

While inaugurating the 98th Marathi Sahitya Sammelan, the PM noted that the nation was marking the 300th birth anniversary of:

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Correct answer: A — Punyashlok Ahilyabai Holkar

The PM said the Sammelan coincided with the 300th birth anniversary of Punyashlok Ahilyabai Holkar, the 350th anniversary of Shivaji Maharaj's coronation and 75 years of the Constitution.

Q13 Advanced

Which organisation hosted the 98th Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan in Delhi under the Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Sahitya Mahamandal?

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Correct answer: B — Sarhad, Pune

The Sammelan's official site states it was organised by Sarhad, Pune, under the Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Sahitya Mahamandal, at Talkatora Stadium from 21 to 23 February 2025.

PM Modi inaugurates first SOUL Leadership Conclave at Bharat Mandapam; new SOUL campus to come up near GIFT City
Q14

What does SOUL stand for in the SOUL Leadership Conclave inaugurated by PM Modi on 21 February 2025?

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Correct answer: D — School of Ultimate Leadership

SOUL stands for School of Ultimate Leadership; its first Leadership Conclave was held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.

Q15 Advanced

Near which place did PM Modi say a new, vast campus of SOUL would be ready soon?

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Correct answer: A — GIFT City, Gujarat

The PM announced that a new, vast SOUL campus would be ready near GIFT City, Gujarat, in the near future.

Q16 Advanced

The Prime Minister of which country addressed the first SOUL Leadership Conclave in New Delhi in February 2025?

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Correct answer: B — Bhutan

Bhutan's Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay addressed the conclave, and PM Modi said India remains committed to deepening its partnership with Bhutan.

Rekha Gupta sworn in as Delhi Chief Minister at Ramlila Maidan; six ministers take oath
Q17

Rekha Gupta, sworn in as Delhi Chief Minister on 20 February 2025, represents which Assembly constituency?

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Correct answer: D — Shalimar Bagh

Rekha Gupta, a first-time MLA, won the Shalimar Bagh seat by 29,595 votes.

Q18

Who administered the oath of office to Rekha Gupta as Delhi Chief Minister at Ramlila Maidan?

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Correct answer: A — Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena

Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena administered the oath of office to Rekha Gupta and six ministers.

Q19 Advanced

Rekha Gupta is Delhi's fourth woman Chief Minister. Which of the following has NOT been a Chief Minister of Delhi?

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Correct answer: B — Kiran Walia

The three earlier women Chief Ministers of Delhi were Sushma Swaraj, Sheila Dikshit and Atishi; Kiran Walia never held the post.

Q20 Advanced

How many ministers took oath along with Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on 20 February 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Six

Six ministers took oath: Parvesh Sahib Singh, Ashish Sood, Manjinder Singh Sirsa, Ravinder Indraj Singh, Kapil Mishra and Pankaj Kumar Singh.

Q21 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the National Capital Territory of Delhi under Article 239AA of the Constitution: 1. The Chief Minister is appointed by the President. 2. The number of ministers in the Council of Ministers cannot exceed 10% of the total number of members of the Legislative Assembly. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Article 239AA(5) provides that the Chief Minister is appointed by the President, and Article 239AA(4) caps the Council of Ministers at 10% of the Assembly's total membership, so both statements are correct.

India's first Open-Air Art Wall Museum opens at Mausam Bhawan to mark 150 years of IMD
Q22

How many murals feature in India's first Open-Air Art Wall Museum at Mausam Bhawan, opened to mark 150 years of IMD?

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Correct answer: D — 38

The Mausam Bhawan art showcase features 38 murals depicting India's meteorological history and the evolution of weather forecasting.

Magnitude 4.0 earthquake with epicentre in New Delhi jolts Delhi-NCR at 5:36 am
Q23

At what depth did the magnitude 4.0 earthquake strike New Delhi on 17 February 2025, according to the National Center for Seismology?

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Correct answer: A — 5 km

The National Center for Seismology recorded the quake at a shallow depth of 5 km, at 05:36:55 IST.

Q24 Advanced

Near which area of Delhi was the epicentre of the 17 February 2025 earthquake located?

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Correct answer: B — Dhaula Kuan

An official told PTI the epicentre was near Durgabai Deshmukh College of Special Education in Dhaula Kuan.

Q25 Advanced

The Dhaula Kuan region, epicentre of the 17 February 2025 Delhi earthquake, had earlier experienced an earthquake in 2007 of what magnitude, as stated by the National Center for Seismology?

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Correct answer: D — 4.6

NCS Director O.P. Mishra said the region had a 4.6 magnitude earthquake in 2007, but at a depth of 10 km, so it was felt less strongly than the shallow 5 km quake of 2025.

President Droupadi Murmu inaugurates Aadi Mahotsav 2025, TRIFED's national tribal festival, in New Delhi
Q26

At which venue did President Droupadi Murmu inaugurate Aadi Mahotsav 2025 on 16 February 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium

Aadi Mahotsav 2025 was inaugurated at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, New Delhi, and runs from 16 to 24 February.

Q27 Advanced

Aadi Mahotsav is the flagship initiative of which organisation under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs?

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Correct answer: D — TRIFED

Aadi Mahotsav is the flagship initiative of the Tribal Co-operative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED) under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.

Q28 Advanced

At Aadi Mahotsav 2025, the President said about 1.25 lakh tribal children are being educated in how many Eklavya Model Residential Schools?

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Correct answer: A — More than 470

The President said about 1.25 lakh tribal children are being provided school education through more than 470 Eklavya Model Residential Schools.

Q29 Advanced

PM-JANMAN, highlighted by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs at Aadi Mahotsav 2025, was launched in 2023 with what budget?

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Correct answer: B — ₹24,000 crore

The Ministry said PM-JANMAN, launched in 2023, has a budget of ₹24,000 crore; the Dharti Aba Janjati Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan has ₹80,000 crore.

President witnesses inaugural Change of Guard ceremony in new format at Rashtrapati Bhavan
Q30

From which date was the new-format Change of Guard ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan opened to a larger number of visitors?

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Correct answer: B — 22 February 2025

After the President witnessed the inaugural show on 16 February, the ceremony was opened to more visitors from Saturday, 22 February 2025.

Q31 Advanced

Which units perform the military drills in the new-format Change of Guard ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan?

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Correct answer: A — President's Bodyguard and the Ceremonial Guard Battalion

The new format features drills by the troops and horses of the President's Bodyguard and the troops of the Ceremonial Guard Battalion, with the Ceremonial Military Brass Band.

Stampede at New Delhi Railway Station amid Maha Kumbh rush; Railways forms two-member high-level committee
Q32

The stampede at New Delhi Railway Station on 15 February 2025 occurred amid crowds heading to which city for the Maha Kumbh?

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Correct answer: A — Prayagraj

The stampede took place as crowds swelled to board Prayagraj-bound trains during the Maha Kumbh.

Q33 Advanced

Who were the members of the two-member high-level committee formed by the Railways to probe the New Delhi Railway Station stampede?

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Correct answer: D — Narsingh Deo and Pankaj Gangwar

The committee comprised Northern Railway's Principal Chief Commercial Manager Narsingh Deo and Principal Chief Security Commissioner Pankaj Gangwar.

Q34 Advanced

What ex gratia amount (in rupees) did the Railways pay to the kin of each person who died in the New Delhi Railway Station stampede?

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Correct answer: C — 10 lakh

The Railways paid ₹10 lakh to the kin of each deceased, ₹2.5 lakh to the grievously injured and ₹1 lakh to those with minor injuries.

Q35 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the New Delhi Railway Station stampede of February 2025: 1. The Railways formed a two-member high-level committee of Northern Railway officers to investigate it. 2. Grievously injured persons were paid an ex gratia of ₹2.5 lakh. 3. The inquiry was entrusted to a retired Supreme Court judge. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only

The probe was given to a two-member committee of Northern Railway officers, and the grievously injured received ₹2.5 lakh; no retired judge was appointed, so the third statement is wrong.

Atishi resigns as Delhi Chief Minister; Seventh Assembly dissolved
Q36 Advanced

Under which provision did the Lt Governor dissolve the Seventh Legislative Assembly of Delhi with effect from 8 February 2025?

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Correct answer: B — Section 6(2)(b) of the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Act, 1991

The Assembly Secretariat's notification cited the LG's power under Section 6(2)(b) of the GNCTD Act, 1991.

Q37

Which Assembly seat did outgoing Delhi Chief Minister Atishi retain in the February 2025 election?

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Correct answer: C — Kalkaji

Atishi retained her Kalkaji seat before resigning as Chief Minister on 9 February 2025.

Q38

Atishi, who resigned as Delhi Chief Minister on 9 February 2025, had become Chief Minister in which month after Arvind Kejriwal resigned?

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Correct answer: A — September 2024

Atishi had become Chief Minister of Delhi in September 2024 after Arvind Kejriwal resigned.

BJP wins 48 of 70 seats in Delhi Assembly election; AAP gets 22
Q39

How many of the 70 Delhi Assembly seats did the BJP win in the results declared on 8 February 2025?

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Correct answer: B — 48

The BJP won 48 seats, the AAP 22 and the Congress none, as per the Election Commission's results.

Q40 Advanced

Who defeated Arvind Kejriwal in the New Delhi Assembly constituency in the February 2025 election?

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Correct answer: B — Parvesh Sahib Singh

The BJP's Parvesh Sahib Singh won New Delhi by 4,089 votes over Arvind Kejriwal; the Congress's Sandeep Dikshit finished third.

Q41 Advanced

With its win in February 2025, the BJP returned to power in Delhi for the first time since its earlier term in:

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Correct answer: A — 1993–1998

The BJP last ruled Delhi from 1993 to 1998, before the Congress and then the AAP governed the capital.

Q42 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Delhi Assembly election 2025: 1. The Aam Aadmi Party won 22 seats. 2. The Congress won one seat. 3. Polling was held in a single phase on 5 February 2025. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — 1 and 3 only

The AAP won 22 seats and polling took place on 5 February in one phase; the Congress did not win any seat.

Q43

By how many votes did the BJP's Parvesh Sahib Singh defeat Arvind Kejriwal in the New Delhi Assembly constituency in the results of 8 February 2025?

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Correct answer: D — 4,089

Parvesh Sahib Singh defeated former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in New Delhi by 4,089 votes.

Delhi votes in single-phase Assembly election; final polling-station turnout 60.54%
Q44

What was the final polling-station voter turnout in the Delhi Assembly election held on 5 February 2025?

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Correct answer: D — 60.54%

Final polling-station data released by the Chief Electoral Officer, Delhi, put the turnout at 60.54%, with 94,51,997 people voting.

Q45 Advanced

Which Assembly constituency recorded the highest turnout in the Delhi Assembly election of 5 February 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Mustafabad

Mustafabad recorded the highest turnout at 69.01%, ahead of Seelampur (68.71%) and Gokalpur (68.29%).

Q46 Advanced

Consider the following statements about polling in the Delhi Assembly election on 5 February 2025: 1. The final turnout figure of 60.54% does not include postal ballots. 2. Mehrauli recorded the lowest turnout among the 70 constituencies. 3. More women than men cast their votes. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Correct answer: C — 1 and 2 only

Statements 1 and 2 are correct: the polling-station data excludes postal and service votes, and Mehrauli was lowest at 53.02%. Statement 3 is wrong, as 50.42 lakh men and 44.08 lakh women voted.

Q47

Which Assembly constituency recorded the lowest turnout in the Delhi Assembly election of 5 February 2025, as per the CEO Delhi's final polling-station data?

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Correct answer: D — Mehrauli

As per the final polling-station data, Mehrauli recorded the lowest turnout (53.02%) and Mustafabad the highest (69.01%).

3rd India–Japan Steel Dialogue held in New Delhi; EU carbon border tax and green steel discussed
Q48 Advanced

The 3rd India–Japan Steel Dialogue held in New Delhi on 4 February 2025 was jointly organised by India's Ministry of Steel and which Japanese ministry?

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Correct answer: A — Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry

The dialogue was jointly organised by India's Ministry of Steel and Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), and co-chaired by officials of both.

Q49 Advanced

The India–Japan Steel Dialogue, whose 3rd edition was held in February 2025, is guided by a Memorandum of Cooperation on the steel sector signed in which year?

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Correct answer: D — 2020

The partnership is guided by the Memorandum of Cooperation on the steel sector signed between India and Japan on 22 December 2020.

G Kishan Reddy meets Saudi Minister Bandar Alkhorayef on critical minerals cooperation
Q50 Advanced

On 4 February 2025, G Kishan Reddy met Bandar Ibrahim Alkhorayef, who is Saudi Arabia's Minister of:

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Correct answer: C — Industry and Mineral Resources

PIB (4 Feb 2025): Kishan Reddy met Saudi Arabia's Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, Bandar Ibrahim Alkhorayef, in New Delhi.

Q51 Advanced

Which Indian institute was discussed for designation as a Centre of Excellence under the Future Minerals Forum during the India-Saudi meeting of 4 February 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Geological Survey of India Training Institute

PIB (4 Feb 2025): a significant development was the designation of the Geological Survey of India Training Institute (GSITI) as a Centre of Excellence under the Future Minerals Forum.

Indian Statistical Institute holds 59th Convocation; Abhijit Banerjee delivers address
Q52

Who delivered the convocation address at the 59th Convocation of the Indian Statistical Institute on 4 February 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Abhijit Banerjee

PIB (4 Feb 2025): Prof Abhijit Banerjee delivered the convocation address at ISI's 59th Convocation at its Delhi centre.

Russian State Duma delegation led by Vyacheslav Volodin calls on President Murmu and Speaker Om Birla
Q53 Advanced

Vyacheslav Volodin, who led a Russian parliamentary delegation to India on 3 February 2025, is the Chairman of:

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Correct answer: B — The State Duma

PIB (3 Feb 2025): the delegation was led by Vyacheslav Volodin, Chairman of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation.

Q54 Advanced

As President Droupadi Murmu told the Russian delegation on 3 February 2025, which country is the Focus Country at the New Delhi World Book Fair 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Russia

PIB (3 Feb 2025): the President said she had inaugurated the New Delhi World Book Fair, where Russia is the Focus Country.

CAQM revokes GRAP Stage-III across NCR as Delhi's AQI improves to 286
Q55 Advanced

On 3 February 2025, which body revoked Stage-III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across the NCR?

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Correct answer: D — Sub-Committee on GRAP of the Commission for Air Quality Management

PIB (3 Feb 2025): the Sub-Committee on GRAP of the Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) revoked Stage-III in the entire NCR with immediate effect.

Q56 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the revocation of GRAP Stage-III on 3 February 2025: 1. Stage-III had been invoked on 29 January 2025 when Delhi's average AQI breached 350. 2. Delhi's AQI on 3 February 2025 was 286 as per the CPCB bulletin. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

PIB (3 Feb 2025): Stage-III was invoked by order dated 29 January 2025 when Delhi's AQI breached 350, and Delhi's AQI was 286 on 3 February as per the CPCB bulletin. Both statements are correct. Answer: Both 1 and 2.

Akashvani and Culture Ministry launch classical music radio series 'Har Kanthh Mein Bharat'
Q57 Advanced

'Har Kanthh Mein Bharat', launched by Akashvani and the Ministry of Culture on 2 February 2025, is a radio series on:

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Correct answer: C — Indian classical music

PIB (2 Feb 2025): 'Har Kanthh Mein Bharat' is specially curated to showcase myriad shades of Indian classical music on the airwaves.

Q58 Advanced

From how many Akashvani stations is 'Har Kanthh Mein Bharat' broadcast simultaneously?

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Correct answer: D — 21

PIB (2 Feb 2025): the series is broadcast at 9:30 am simultaneously from 21 stations across India every day till 16 February 2025.

Inaugural Indian Navy Half Marathon held in New Delhi
Q59

Where was the inaugural Indian Navy Half Marathon held on 2 February 2025?

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Correct answer: B — New Delhi

PIB (2 Feb 2025): the inaugural edition of the Indian Navy Half Marathon was conducted on 2 February 2025 in New Delhi, hosted at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.

President Droupadi Murmu inaugurates New Delhi World Book Fair 2025
Q60

Who inaugurated the New Delhi World Book Fair 2025 on 1 February 2025?

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Correct answer: D — President Droupadi Murmu

PIB (1 Feb 2025): President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the New Delhi World Book Fair 2025 in New Delhi.

CAQM invokes GRAP Stage III across NCR as Delhi AQI hits 365
Q61

Which body invokes stages of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in the National Capital Region?

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Correct answer: D — Commission for Air Quality Management

PIB 2097469: the Sub-Committee on GRAP of the Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas invoked Stage III on 29 January 2025.

Q62 Advanced

Delhi's average AQI on 29 January 2025, which led to GRAP Stage III being invoked, was:

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Correct answer: C — 365

PIB 2097469: Delhi's AQI rose from 276 on 28 January to 365 on 29 January 2025.

Indian Coast Guard and Indonesia's BAKAMLA renew maritime cooperation MoU for three years
Q63 Advanced

BAKAMLA, with which the Indian Coast Guard renewed an MoU on 27 January 2025, is the coast guard of which country?

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Correct answer: D — Indonesia

PIB 2097082: BAKAMLA (Badan Keamanan Laut Republik Indonesia) is the Indonesia Coast Guard.

Q64 Advanced

Consider the following about the ICG–BAKAMLA meeting of January 2025: 1. The MoU on Maritime Safety and Security Cooperation was renewed for three years. 2. It was the 2nd High-Level Meeting between the two coast guards. 3. ICG Ship Shaunak was deployed to Surabaya during the visit. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only

PIB 2097082: the MoU was renewed for three years at the 2nd HLM in New Delhi; ICG Ship Shaunak was deployed to Jakarta (27–30 January), not Surabaya.

76th Republic Day celebrated at Kartavya Path with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto as chief guest
Q65

Who was the chief guest at India's 76th Republic Day celebrations on 26 January 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Prabowo Subianto

MEA and PIB 2096097: President of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto was the Chief Guest for India's 76th Republic Day.

Q66 Advanced

What was the theme of the tableaux and celebrations at the Republic Day Parade 2025?

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Correct answer: D — Swarnim Bharat: Virasat aur Vikas

PIB 2096097 and The Hindu: the theme was 'Swarnim Bharat: Virasat aur Vikas'.

Q67 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Republic Day Parade 2025: 1. The celebrations had a special focus on 75 years of the enactment of the Constitution. 2. A marching contingent of the Indonesian National Armed Forces took part. 3. A total of 21 tableaux rolled down Kartavya Path. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only

PIB 2096097: the focus was on 75 years of the Constitution's enactment and a 152-member Indonesian marching contingent took part; there were 31 tableaux, not 21.

Q68 Advanced

How many members were in the Indonesian marching contingent at the Republic Day Parade 2025, according to the Defence Ministry curtain raiser?

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Correct answer: B — 152

PIB 2096097: the marching contingent had 152 members and the military band 190 members.

Q69 Advanced

Which of the following gallantry award winners was listed as an Ashok Chakra awardee in the Republic Day Parade 2025?

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Correct answer: C — Lt Col Jas Ram Singh

PIB 2096097: Param Vir Chakra winners Yogendra Singh Yadav and Sanjay Kumar and Ashok Chakra winner Lt Col Jas Ram Singh (all retired) featured in the parade.

Tableaux of 16 States/UTs and 10 ministries showcase 'Swarnim Bharat' on Republic Day 2025
Q70 Advanced

Which state's Republic Day 2025 tableau featured Etikoppaka Bommalu, eco-friendly wooden toys?

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Correct answer: D — Andhra Pradesh

PIB 2096097: Andhra Pradesh's tableau theme was 'Etikoppaka Bommalu – Eco-Friendly Wooden Toys'.

Q71 Advanced

Kharchi Puja, the worship of 14 deities, was the theme of which state's tableau at the Republic Day Parade 2025?

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Correct answer: C — Tripura

PIB 2096097: Tripura's tableau was 'Eternal Reverence: The worship of 14 Deities in Tripura – Kharchi Puja'.

Q72

Lakkundi, shown as the 'cradle of stone craft' on a Republic Day 2025 tableau, represented which state?

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Correct answer: A — Karnataka

PIB 2096097: Karnataka's tableau theme was 'Lakkundi: Cradle of Stone craft'.

Q73 Advanced

Match the Republic Day 2025 tableaux with their themes: 1. Madhya Pradesh – Kuno National Park, the land of cheetahs 2. Bihar – Nalanda Vishwavidyalaya 3. Uttar Pradesh – Kashi Vishwanath Corridor Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only

PIB 2096097: Madhya Pradesh showed Kuno National Park and Bihar showed Nalanda Vishwavidyalaya; Uttar Pradesh's theme was Mahakumbh 2025.

Bharat Parv 2025 opens at Red Fort with 'Dekho Apna Desh' theme
Q74

Where is Bharat Parv, organised by the Ministry of Tourism from 26 to 31 January 2025, held?

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Correct answer: D — Red Fort lawns

PIB 2096601: Bharat Parv is held at the lawns and Gyan Path in front of the Red Fort, New Delhi.

Q75 Advanced

What was the theme of Bharat Parv 2025?

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Correct answer: A — Dekho Apna Desh

PIB 2096601: the theme for Bharat Parv 2025 was 'Dekho Apna Desh'.

Q76 Advanced

Since which year has Bharat Parv been organised annually from 26 to 31 January as part of the Republic Day celebrations?

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Correct answer: B — 2016

PIB 2096601: Bharat Parv has been organised annually since 2016, from 26 to 31 January at the Red Fort.

President Murmu graces 15th National Voters' Day; receives first copy of 'India Votes 2024'
Q77

National Voters' Day, observed on 25 January, commemorates the foundation day of which body?

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Correct answer: D — Election Commission of India

PIB 2096091: since 2011, National Voters' Day is observed on 25 January to commemorate the foundation day of the Election Commission of India.

Q78 Advanced

Which book did President Droupadi Murmu receive the first copy of on the 15th National Voters' Day?

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Correct answer: A — India Votes 2024: A Saga of Democracy

PIB 2096091: she received the first copy of 'India Votes 2024: A Saga of Democracy' from CEC Rajiv Kumar.

Q79

Since which year has National Voters' Day been observed annually in India?

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Correct answer: A — 2011

PIB 2096091: National Voters' Day has been observed annually on 25 January since 2011.