Delhi Current Affairs Quiz — Last 12 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
The Indian Radio Software Architecture (IRSA) standard 1.0, released by DRDO in October 2025, is a software specification for:
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Correct answer: D — Software Defined Radios
PIB: IRSA is a comprehensive software specification for Software Defined Radios (SDR), defining standardised interfaces, APIs, execution environments and waveform portability mechanisms.
Consider the following statements about IRSA standard 1.0: 1. DRDO released it in collaboration with the Integrated Defence Staff and the Tri-Services. 2. A DRDO-led core technical team began work on it in 2018. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. PIB: DRDO, in collaboration with IDS and the Tri-Services, released IRSA 1.0; the initiative traces its origin to 2021, and a DRDO-led core team began work in 2022.
The indigenous customised TMJ implant used at MAIDS in October 2025 was developed at the ICMR-DHR mPRAGATI facility located at:
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Correct answer: B — IIT Delhi
PIB: the TMJ implant was indigenously developed at ICMR-DHR mPRAGATI, a facility coordinated by MDMS at IIT Delhi.
Consider the following statements about the indigenous TMJ implant (October 2025): 1. It costs one-eighth to one-tenth of imported implants. 2. Its turnaround time is about two months. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. PIB: the implant costs nearly one-fifth of Indian industry-made versions and one-eighth to one-tenth of imported ones; local manufacturing has reduced turnaround time to around two weeks.
What was the theme of the Fourth Kautilya Economic Conclave (KEC 2025)?
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Correct answer: B — Seeking Prosperity in Turbulent Times
PIB: the Fourth Kautilya Economic Conclave (KEC 2025) was held with the theme 'Seeking Prosperity in Turbulent Times'.
Consider the following statements about the Fourth Kautilya Economic Conclave (2025): 1. It was organised by the Institute of Economic Growth in partnership with the Ministry of Finance. 2. It was inaugurated by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. PIB: IEG, in partnership with the Ministry of Finance, organised KEC 2025; it was inaugurated on 3 October by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and concluded on 5 October with an address by S. Jaishankar.
How many thematic areas will the maiden Emerging Science, Technology & Innovation Conclave (ESTIC-2025) focus on?
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Correct answer: C — 11
PIB: the conclave will focus on emerging and frontier technologies as eleven identified thematic areas; 13 ministries and departments are participating.
What is the theme of ESTIC-2025, to be held at Bharat Mandapam from 3 to 5 November 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Imagine Innovate Inspire for Viksit Bharat 2047
PIB: ESTIC-2025 is themed 'Imagine Innovate Inspire for Viksit Bharat 2047' and slated for 3–5 November 2025 at Bharat Mandapam.
The 43rd edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle on 5 October 2025 was held to commemorate which day?
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Correct answer: A — World Teachers' Day
PIB (MYAS): Dr Mansukh Mandaviya led the 43rd edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle, commemorating World Teachers' Day, at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, New Delhi.
Consider the following statements about Fit India Sundays on Cycle: 1. Its 43rd edition took place simultaneously at more than 10,000 locations across India. 2. It is organised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports with the Cycling Federation of India, Yogasana Bharat and MY Bharat. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. PIB (MYAS): the 43rd edition was held simultaneously at over 10,000 locations; it is organised by MYAS in collaboration with the Cycling Federation of India, Yogasana Bharat and MY Bharat.
What was the theme of the 2nd National Conference and Exhibition on CSR (NCCSR 2025) hosted by IICA in October 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Leveraging CSR Excellence for Tribal Development
PIB (MCA): NCCSR 2025, hosted by IICA in New Delhi on 6–7 October 2025, had the theme 'Leveraging CSR Excellence for Tribal Development'.
IICA CSR Day, in which the NCCSR conference is rooted, is observed on which date?
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Correct answer: D — 2 October
PIB (MCA): the conference is rooted in the observance of IICA CSR Day on 2 October, inspired by Mahatma Gandhi's ideals of trusteeship and responsible business.
What is the outlay of PM-SETU, the centrally sponsored scheme launched on 4 October 2025 to upgrade Government ITIs?
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Correct answer: C — ₹60,000 crore
PIB (MSDE): PM-SETU is a ₹60,000 crore centrally sponsored scheme to transform 1,000 Government ITIs into modern, industry-aligned training institutions.
Consider the following statements about announcements made on 4 October 2025: 1. Under PM-SETU, 200 hub ITIs will be linked to 800 spoke ITIs. 2. The 1,200 Vocational Skill Labs inaugurated by the PM are located in 400 Navodaya Vidyalayas and 200 Eklavya Model Residential Schools. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. PIB (MSDE): PM-SETU follows a hub-and-spoke model with 200 hub ITIs linked to 800 spoke ITIs; the 1,200 Vocational Skill Labs are in 400 Navodaya Vidyalayas and 200 Eklavya Model Residential Schools across 34 States and UTs.
The Kaushal Deekshant Samaroh held at Vigyan Bhawan on 4 October 2025 was which edition of the National Skill Convocation?
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Correct answer: D — 4th
PIB (MSDE): the Kaushal Deekshant Samaroh, where 46 All India ITI Toppers were felicitated, marked the 4th edition of the National Skill Convocation.