Himachal Pradesh Current Affairs Quiz — Last 12 months
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Which institute studied deodar tree rings at Batseri, Kinnaur, to reconstruct past climate and geohazards, as announced on 10 December 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences
PIB 2201314: the Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences (BSIP), an autonomous institute of DST, carried out the study.
According to the BSIP deodar study from Batseri, after which year did spring conditions become progressively drier following the Little Ice Age?
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Correct answer: C — 1757 CE
PIB 2201314: the trees revealed a shift from wetter spring conditions during the Little Ice Age to progressively drier conditions since after 1757 CE.
How many Border Roads Organisation projects did Defence Minister Rajnath Singh dedicate to the nation from Ladakh on 7 December 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 125
PIB 2199999: Rajnath Singh dedicated 125 BRO projects, the most ever inaugurated simultaneously.
The Shyok Tunnel, from where 125 BRO projects were dedicated on 7 December 2025, lies on which road?
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Correct answer: A — Darbuk–Shyok–Daulat Beg Oldie road
PIB 2199999: the event was held at the Shyok Tunnel on the Darbuk–Shyok–Daulat Beg Oldie road in Ladakh.
Consider the following statements about the 125 BRO projects dedicated on 7 December 2025: 1. They include 93 bridges. 2. They are spread across 2 Union Territories and 7 States. 3. They cost about ₹5,000 crore, the highest-value inaugurations in BRO's history. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
PIB 2199999: 28 roads, 93 bridges and 4 other projects across 2 UTs and 7 States, costing about ₹5,000 crore, the highest-value inaugurations in BRO's history.
Which war memorial in Ladakh did Rajnath Singh virtually inaugurate on 7 December 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Galwan War Memorial
PIB 2199999: Rajnath Singh virtually inaugurated the Galwan War Memorial in Ladakh.
What type of structure is the 920-metre Shyok Tunnel in Ladakh, inaugurated on 7 December 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Cut-and-cover tunnel
PIB 2199999: the Shyok Tunnel is a 920-metre cut-and-cover tunnel built for all-weather connectivity.
Exercise Garuda Shakti, whose 10th edition began on 3 December 2025, is a joint Special Forces exercise between India and which country?
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Correct answer: A — Indonesia
PIB 2198755: the 10th edition of the India–Indonesia Joint Special Forces Exercise Garuda Shakti commenced, conducted from 3 to 12 December 2025.
Where is the 10th edition of Exercise Garuda Shakti being held in December 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Special Forces Training School, Bakloh
PIB 2198755: the exercise commenced at the Special Forces Training School, Bakloh, Himachal Pradesh.
Troops from which regiment represent India in the 10th edition of Exercise Garuda Shakti?
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Correct answer: D — The Parachute Regiment (Special Forces)
PIB 2198755: the Indian contingent is represented by troops from The Parachute Regiment (Special Forces).
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.
AIIMS Bilaspur in Himachal Pradesh, which marked its 3rd Foundation Day on 3 October 2025, was established under which scheme?
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Correct answer: B — Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY)
PIB (MoHFW): AIIMS Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh, was established under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY).
Consider the following statements about AIIMS Bilaspur: 1. Its foundation stone was laid by the Prime Minister on 3 October 2017. 2. It was dedicated to the nation in 2020. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. PIB: the foundation stone was laid by PM Narendra Modi on 3 October 2017, and the institute was dedicated to the nation on 5 October 2022 (not 2020).