Delhi Current Affairs Quiz — Last 12 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Operation Crystal Fortress (November 2025) by NCB and Delhi Police led to the seizure of about 328 kg of which drug?
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Correct answer: D — Methamphetamine
About 328 kg of high-quality methamphetamine worth ₹262 crore was seized from a house in Chhatarpur, Delhi.
What is the toll-free number of MANAS – the National Narcotics Helpline?
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Correct answer: C — 1933
NCB asked citizens to share information on drug sales via MANAS – National Narcotics Helpline 1933.
The 328 kg methamphetamine seizure under Operation Crystal Fortress was made from a house in which area of Delhi?
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Correct answer: A — Chhatarpur
The seizure was made from a house in Chhatarpur, Delhi, on 20 November 2025.
The 10th Session of APDIM, held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, in November 2025, focused on which theme?
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Correct answer: A — Inclusive Disaster Risk Data Governance
The 10th Session of APDIM was on Inclusive Disaster Risk Data Governance.
In which year was the National Cadet Corps (NCC), which marked its 78th Raising Day in November 2025, established?
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Correct answer: B — 1948
The NCC was established in 1948 with just 20,000 cadets.
Consider the following statements about the National Cadet Corps (NCC): 1. It is the world's largest uniformed youth organisation, with 20 lakh cadets. 2. It began in 1948 with 2 lakh cadets. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: the NCC began in 1948 with 20,000 cadets.
Under GRAP, Stage II ('Very Poor' air quality) applies when Delhi's AQI is in which range?
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Correct answer: B — 301–400
Stage II ('Very Poor') covers Delhi AQI 301–400, as listed in the revised GRAP of 21 November 2025.
In the GRAP revision of 21 November 2025, the decision on allowing offices to work at 50% strength with the rest working from home was moved to which stage?
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Correct answer: C — Stage III
This measure was moved from Stage IV to Stage III ('Severe', Delhi AQI 401–450).
Which body revised the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) for the NCR on 21 November 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas
The CAQM revised GRAP for the entire NCR on 21 November 2025.
In November 2025, CAQM asked Delhi and NCR state governments to postpone physical sports competitions scheduled in which months?
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Correct answer: B — November and December
CAQM asked that physical sports competitions scheduled in November and December be postponed in view of air quality.
Where was the 32nd meeting of the Northern Zonal Council held on 17 November 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Faridabad
Amit Shah chaired the 32nd NZC meeting in Faridabad, Haryana.
According to Amit Shah at the 32nd NZC meeting, what share of the issues discussed in Zonal Council meetings so far has been resolved?
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Correct answer: C — 81.43%
1,303 of the 1,600 issues discussed — 81.43% — have been resolved.
Which state is the Focus State at the 44th India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Jharkhand
Jharkhand is the Focus State; Bihar, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh are Partner States.
What is the theme of the 44th India International Trade Fair 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat
IITF 2025 is centred on the theme 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat'.
On which date did the car explosion near the Red Fort in Delhi, condemned by the Union Cabinet's resolution of 12 November 2025, take place?
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Correct answer: A — 10 November 2025
The Cabinet resolution says the explosion occurred on the evening of 10 November 2025.
Consider the following statements about the Union Cabinet's resolution of 12 November 2025 on the Red Fort explosion: 1. The Cabinet observed two minutes' silence for the victims. 2. The Cabinet described the explosion as an accident caused by a vehicle fault. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
The Cabinet observed two minutes' silence and called the explosion a heinous terror incident perpetrated by anti-national forces, not an accident.
GRAP Stage-III, invoked across NCR on 11 November 2025, corresponds to which range of Delhi's AQI?
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Correct answer: B — 401–450
Stage-III of GRAP is the 'Severe' stage, for Delhi AQI between 401 and 450.
Which body invoked Stage-III of the Graded Response Action Plan across NCR in November 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Commission for Air Quality Management
The GRAP sub-committee of the Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas invoked Stage-III.
At which police station did Delhi Police register the FIR into the car explosion near the Red Fort on 10 November 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Kotwali
The Hindu, Hindustan Times and ThePrint reported that the FIR was registered at Kotwali police station.
Consider the following statements about the FIR in the Red Fort car blast case of November 2025: 1. It invoked Section 16 of the UAPA, which deals with punishment for terrorist acts. 2. It invoked Section 18 of the UAPA, which deals with conspiracy. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
The FIR invoked UAPA Section 16 (punishment for terrorist acts) and Section 18 (conspiracy), along with Sections 3 and 4 of the Explosive Substances Act.
Which hospital did Union Home Minister Amit Shah visit to meet those injured in the Red Fort blast on 10 November 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Hospital
The Home Ministry said Amit Shah visited Lok Nayak Jai Prakash (LNJP) Hospital and met the injured.
Which of the following Vande Bharat Express trains was flagged off by PM Modi from Varanasi on 8 November 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Banaras–Khajuraho
The four trains were Banaras–Khajuraho, Firozpur–Delhi, Lucknow–Saharanpur and Ernakulam–Bengaluru.
With the four new trains flagged off on 8 November 2025, the number of operational Vande Bharat trains in India crossed which figure?
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Correct answer: C — 160
PM Modi said that with these four trains, the total number of operational Vande Bharat trains had exceeded 160.
Consider the following trains: 1. Lucknow–Saharanpur Vande Bharat 2. Patna–Howrah Vande Bharat Which of the above was/were among the four Vande Bharat trains flagged off from Varanasi on 8 November 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Lucknow–Saharanpur was among the four (with Banaras–Khajuraho, Firozpur–Delhi and Ernakulam–Bengaluru); Patna–Howrah was not.
Which zoo launched an 'Insta Ticket Booking Service' using a QR code at the entry gate when it reopened on 8 November 2025?
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Correct answer: A — National Zoological Park, New Delhi
The National Zoological Park, New Delhi, reopened on 8 November 2025 and introduced the QR-based Insta Ticket Booking Service; 8,065 people visited on the first day.
At which venue did the centenary celebrations of Indian hockey begin on 7 November 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, New Delhi
SAI and Hockey India held the centenary event at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, New Delhi.
The Indian hockey centenary celebrated in November 2025 traces the sport's journey in India from which year?
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Correct answer: D — 1925
The Sports Ministry said the celebration honoured Indian hockey's journey from its beginnings in 1925. 1928 was the Amsterdam Olympics.
Which ATC system at Delhi's IGI Airport developed a technical issue on 6–7 November 2025, affecting the processing of flight plan messages?
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Correct answer: B — Automatic Message Switching System
AAI said the issue was in the IP-based Automatic Message Switching System (AMSS), which processes flight plan messages.
How many flights were delayed or cancelled due to the ATC messaging glitch at Delhi Airport on 6–7 November 2025?
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Correct answer: D — 46
The Civil Aviation Ministry said the glitch led to delays and cancellations of 46 flights.
What was the denomination of the commemorative coin released on 6 November 2025 to mark 50 years of NHPC?
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Correct answer: B — ₹50
Manohar Lal released a commemorative coin of 50 rupees to mark 50 years of NHPC.
Which comic book did NHPC release on 6 November 2025 to explain the importance and benefits of dams?
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Correct answer: A — Chhota Bheem aur Bada Bandh
The minister released the comic book 'Chhota Bheem aur Bada Bandh', built on Chhota Bheem and his supporting characters.
Consider the following statements about NHPC Limited: 1. It is a Navratna hydropower company under the Ministry of Power. 2. It completed 50 years of its establishment on 7 November 2025. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB describes NHPC as India's premier hydropower Navratna company under the Ministry of Power, completing 50 years of its establishment on 7 November 2025.
India won the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 by defeating which team in the final on 2 November 2025?
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Correct answer: C — South Africa
India beat South Africa in the final on Sunday, 2 November 2025.
While hosting the World Cup winners on 6 November 2025, President Murmu praised them for defeating which 'seven-time world champion' team?
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Correct answer: B — Australia
The President said the team defeated the seven-time world champion and then-undefeated Australian team.
Who was the coach of the Indian team that won the ICC Women's World Cup 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Amol Mazumdar
Coach Amol Mazumdar thanked the Prime Minister when the team met him on 5 November 2025.
The Army Sports Conclave 2025, held at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi, on 4 November 2025, was aimed at supporting which national goal?
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Correct answer: A — Olympic Mission 2036
The Indian Army organised the conclave to contribute to the nation's vision of Olympic Mission 2036.
What is the size of the Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Scheme Fund launched by PM Modi at ESTIC 2025 on 3 November 2025?
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Correct answer: D — ₹1 lakh crore
PM Modi launched the ₹1 lakh crore RDI Scheme Fund to promote private sector–driven R&D.
Where was the Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC) 2025 held?
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Correct answer: A — Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
PM Modi addressed ESTIC 2025 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi; the conclave ran from 3 to 5 November 2025.
Under the RDI Scheme approved by the Union Cabinet on 1 July 2025, the Special Purpose Fund that acts as custodian of funds is set up within which body?
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Correct answer: C — Anusandhan National Research Foundation
The Special Purpose Fund within the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) is the first-level custodian; DST is the nodal department.
At ESTIC 2025, PM Modi said the number of registered patents in India had increased by how many times over the last decade?
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Correct answer: B — 17 times
The PM said India's R&D expenditure had doubled in the last decade and registered patents had increased 17 times.
The first Sekhon Indian Air Force Marathon, held on 2 November 2025, honours which Param Vir Chakra awardee?
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Correct answer: C — Flying Officer Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon
The marathon was a tribute to Param Vir Chakra awardee Flying Officer Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon.
Apart from Delhi, participants from how many Air Force Stations took part in the Sekhon IAF Marathon 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 46
Over 45,000 participants from 46 Air Force Stations joined in 21 km, 10 km and 5 km categories.
The Jore Sahib enshrined at Takhat Sri Harmandir Ji Patna Sahib on 1 November 2025 are sacred relics of whom?
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Correct answer: C — Guru Gobind Singh Ji and Mata Sahib Kaur Ji
The Jore Sahib is the blessed footwear of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji and Mata Sahib Kaur Ji.
What was the name of the nine-day yatra that carried the Holy Jore Sahib from Delhi to Patna before their enshrinement on 1 November 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Guru Charan Yatra
The enshrinement marked the culmination of the nine-day 'Guru Charan Yatra' from Delhi to Patna.
For how long is EPFO's Employees' Enrolment Scheme 2025 open?
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Correct answer: A — 1 November 2025 to 30 April 2026
The scheme is open for six months, from 1 November 2025 to 30 April 2026.
EPFO's Employees' Enrolment Scheme 2025 allows employers to declare left-out employees who joined during which period?
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Correct answer: D — 1 July 2017 to 31 October 2025
It covers employees who joined between 1 July 2017 and 31 October 2025 and were left out of EPF coverage.
The Employees' Enrolment Scheme 2025 was launched on 1 November 2025 at which Foundation Day of EPFO?
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Correct answer: B — 73rd
Dr Mansukh Mandaviya launched the scheme at EPFO's 73rd Foundation Day celebrations in New Delhi.
What was Delhi's average AQI for January-October 2025, as reported by the Environment Ministry on 31 October 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 170
Delhi's average AQI for the period was 170, against 184 in 2024 and 201 in 2018.
How many days in January-October 2025 did Delhi record an average AQI above 400 (Severe or Severe+)?
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Correct answer: A — None
Not a single day in the period had an average AQI above 400; there were three such days in the same period of 2024.
The Model Youth Gram Sabha initiative launched on 30 October 2025 is led by which ministry?
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Correct answer: C — Ministry of Panchayati Raj
The Ministry of Panchayati Raj launched it in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.
The Model Youth Gram Sabha will be implemented in how many schools initially?
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Correct answer: A — Over 1,000
It will be implemented across over 1,000 schools, including JNVs, EMRSs and state government schools.
Which India-Sri Lanka Joint Working Group meeting on agriculture was held on 30 October 2025?
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Correct answer: A — First
It was the first JWG meeting on agriculture between India and Sri Lanka.
Where was the first India-Sri Lanka JWG meeting on agriculture held?
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Correct answer: C — Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi
The meeting was held at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi; the Sri Lankan delegation separately visited IARI, Pusa.
What document did delegates adopt at the third National Conference on NeVA on 30 October 2025?
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Correct answer: D — New Delhi Resolution on NeVA 2025
Delegates unanimously adopted the New Delhi Resolution on NeVA 2025 to speed up the move to digital legislatures.
As of 30 October 2025, how many Legislative Houses were live on the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA)?
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Correct answer: B — 20
28 Legislative Houses had signed MoUs for NeVA, and 20 Houses were live on it.
The Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue (IPRD), held in New Delhi from 28 to 30 October 2025, is the annual apex-level strategic dialogue of:
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Correct answer: D — Indian Navy
IPRD is the Indian Navy's annual apex-level strategic dialogue.
Which edition of the Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue was held in October 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Seventh
IPRD-2025 was the seventh edition of the dialogue.
NHAI's SOP of October 2025 to curb air pollution on Delhi-NCR highways includes forest creation along highways using which plantation method?
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Correct answer: D — Miyawaki method
The SOP includes implementing the Miyawaki method of plantation for forest creation along the highways.
According to PIB, how many member and signatory countries does the International Solar Alliance have as of October 2025?
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Correct answer: D — 125
PIB: the ISA, launched in 2015 by India and France at COP21 in Paris, has 125 member and signatory countries.
On which date did 15 countries sign and ratify the ISA Framework Agreement, making ISA the first international intergovernmental organisation headquartered in India?
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Correct answer: B — 6 December 2017
PIB: on 6 December 2017, 15 countries signed and ratified the ISA Framework Agreement, making ISA the first international intergovernmental organisation to be headquartered in India.
Consider the following statements: 1. President Droupadi Murmu's address at the Eighth Session of the ISA Assembly was the first-ever address by a President of India to the ISA Assembly. 2. The International Solar Alliance was launched by India and France at COP21 in Paris in 2015. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as per PIB: it was the first-ever address by an Indian President to the ISA Assembly, and ISA was launched in 2015 by India and France at COP21 in Paris.
Infantry Day, observed on 27 October every year, commemorates which event?
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Correct answer: D — Indian Army infantrymen landing at Srinagar airport in 1947
PIB: on 27 October 1947, Indian Army infantrymen were the first troops to land at Srinagar airport and repelled the Pakistan-backed tribal invasion.
Who laid a wreath at the Amar Chakra of the National War Memorial on Infantry Day 2025?
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Correct answer: B — General Upendra Dwivedi
PIB: Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi laid a wreath at the Amar Chakra.
Consider the following statements about Infantry Day 2025: 1. It was the 79th Shaurya Diwas. 2. Vir Chakra veterans of Operation PAWAN, Operation MEGHDOOT and Operation CACTUS LILY laid wreaths on behalf of Infantry veterans. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as per PIB: the event was titled the 79th Shaurya Diwas, and three Vir Chakra veterans of these operations laid wreaths.
In which year was the National Seeds Corporation (NSC), a Mini Ratna Category-I company, established?
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Correct answer: D — 1963
PIB: since its establishment in 1963, NSC has been producing and supplying quality seeds to farmers.
Which system did Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launch along with an online seed booking platform on 27 October 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Seed Management 2.0
PIB: Chouhan launched the 'Seed Management 2.0' system and an online seed booking platform for farmers.