India Current Affairs Quiz — All time
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In which district of Madhya Pradesh did 10 Maoists surrender before CM Mohan Yadav on 7 December 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Balaghat
The Hindu and The Tribune (PTI), 7 Dec 2025: ten Maoists surrendered before CM Mohan Yadav in Balaghat.
What was the combined reward on the 10 Maoists who surrendered in Balaghat on 7 December 2025?
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Correct answer: C — ₹2.36 crore
The Hindu: the 10 Maoists together carried a reward of ₹2.36 crore; The Tribune (PTI): total bounty of Rs 2.36 crore.
At the Balaghat surrender event of 7 December 2025, which two Madhya Pradesh districts did CM Mohan Yadav say were completely free of Naxal influence?
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Correct answer: A — Mandla and Dindori
The Hindu: 'Mandla and Dindori [districts] have become completely free from Maoist activity'; The Tribune (PTI): 'Dindori and Mandla are now completely free from Naxal influence.'
On which date is Armed Forces Flag Day observed in India?
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Correct answer: D — 7 December
PIB 2200053: the nation commemorated Armed Forces Flag Day on 7 December 2025.
Contributions to the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund are mainly used for which purpose?
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Correct answer: A — Welfare and resettlement of ex-servicemen, Veer Naris and dependents
PIB 2200053: the Fund supports welfare programmes for veterans, disabled personnel and their families, and the resettlement of ex-servicemen, Veer Naris and dependents of fallen heroes.
Where was the two-day National Conference on AI/ML in the power distribution sector, addressed by Power Minister Manohar Lal on 7 December 2025, held?
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Correct answer: B — Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
PIB 2199988: the National Conference was held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
At which university was the third academic session of Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0 held on 7 December 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Banaras Hindu University
PIB 2211440: the 3rd academic session of Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0 was held at Banaras Hindu University (BHU).
Which Tamil poet's contributions were highlighted at the Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0 academic session at BHU on 7 December 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Mahakavi Subramania Bharati
PIB 2211440: speakers highlighted the influence of Sangam literature, Bhakti poetry and the contributions of Mahakavi Subramania Bharati.
Which institution hosted the Admiral's Cup 2025 naval sailing championship from 8 to 13 December 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala
PIB 2200018: the Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala, hosted the Admiral's Cup 2025 from 8 to 13 December 2025.
How many countries were set to take part in the 14th edition of the Admiral's Cup at Ezhimala in December 2025?
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Correct answer: D — 35
PIB 2200018: the 14th edition will witness participation from 35 international countries.
Consider the following statements about the Admiral's Cup hosted by the Indian Naval Academy: 1. The Admiral's Cup was instituted in 2010. 2. The races are held in the fleet racing format on Laser Radial boats. 3. The championship is for officer trainees of friendly foreign navies. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 3 only
PIB 2200018: instituted in 2010 for officer trainees of friendly foreign navies; races use the match racing format on ILCA-6 class sailboats, not fleet racing.
Who was the Chairperson of the National Green Tribunal under whose leadership the Regional Conference on Environment 2025 was held in Chennai in December 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Justice Prakash Shrivastava
PIB 2200096: the conference was conducted under the leadership of Justice Prakash Shrivastava, Chairperson, NGT. Justice Pushpa Sathyanarayana is NGT Judicial Member (Southern Zone) and Justice Suraj Govindaraj is a Karnataka High Court judge.
Which bench of the National Green Tribunal organised the Regional Conference on Environment 2025 that concluded on 7 December 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Southern Zone Bench, Chennai
PIB 2200096: the conference was organised by the NGT Southern Zone Bench, Chennai, with the Southern State Pollution Control Boards and Committees.
The Maa Tarini shrine, whose ₹312 crore development project's foundation stone was laid on 7 December 2025, is in which district of Odisha?
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Correct answer: A — Keonjhar
TOI and Pragativadi: the shrine is at Ghatagaon in Keonjhar district.
What is the cost of the Maa Tarini shrine integrated development project at Ghatagaon whose foundation stone Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi laid on 7 December 2025?
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Correct answer: C — ₹312 crore
TOI and Pragativadi: the foundation stone was laid for the ₹312 crore integrated development of the Maa Tarini shrine.
Development works of which municipal corporation, worth about ₹1,500 crore, were inaugurated and had their foundation stones laid by Amit Shah on 7 December 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation
PIB 2200109: Amit Shah inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation development projects worth ₹1,500 crore.
Which Chief Minister was present when Amit Shah launched Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation works worth about ₹1,500 crore on 7 December 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Bhupendra Patel
PIB 2200109: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel was present on the occasion.
On which date did the UMEED Central Portal for Waqf properties close its six-month upload window?
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Correct answer: C — 6 December 2025
PIB 2199974: the UMEED Central Portal officially closed for uploads on 6 December 2025, completing its 6-month window.
In the UMEED Central Portal for Waqf properties, what does UMEED stand for?
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Correct answer: A — Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency and Development
PIB 2134499: UMEED is short for Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency and Development Act, 1995.
According to the Ministry of Minority Affairs, how many Waqf properties had been initiated on the UMEED Central Portal when it closed on 6 December 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 5,17,040
PIB 2199974: 5,17,040 Waqf properties were initiated; 2,16,905 approved; 2,13,941 pending; 10,869 rejected.
Consider the following statements about the UMEED Central Portal: 1. It was launched by Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on 6 June 2025. 2. Its upload window for existing Waqf properties was twelve months. 3. 10,869 properties stood rejected during verification by the deadline. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 3 only
PIB 2199974: launched on 6 June 2025 by Kiren Rijiju; it closed on 6 December 2025 after a 6-month (not 12-month) window; 10,869 properties were rejected.
The nightclub fire of 6 December 2025 that killed 25 people took place in which village of North Goa?
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Correct answer: A — Arpora
The Hindu and The New Indian Express (7 December 2025): the fire broke out at the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Arpora, North Goa.
What ex gratia from the PMNRF did the Prime Minister announce for the next of kin of each person killed in the Arpora, Goa fire?
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Correct answer: D — ₹2 lakh
PIB 2199936: an ex gratia of ₹2 lakh from PMNRF for the next of kin of each deceased and ₹50,000 for the injured.
Consider the following statements about the official response to the Arpora, Goa nightclub fire of 6 December 2025: 1. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant ordered a magisterial inquiry. 2. Three officials, including the then Director of Panchayats, were suspended. 3. The Goa government paid ₹5 lakh to the family of each person killed. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
The Hindu and The New Indian Express: CM Sawant ordered a magisterial inquiry and three officials were suspended. The Hindu and The Goan: the State paid ₹5 lakh per deceased.
From which place did the Sardar@150 Unity March begin on 26 November 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Karamsad
PIB 2199844: the Sardar@150 Unity March began on 26 November 2025 from Karamsad.
Who presided over the closing ceremony of the Sardar@150 Unity March at the Statue of Unity on 6 December 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan
PIB 2199844 and 2199824: Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan presided over the closing ceremony at the Statue of Unity, Ekta Nagar.
According to the Youth Affairs Ministry, youth from how many districts took part in the Sardar@150 Unity March that ended on 6 December 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 717
PIB 2199844: the National Unity Padyatra saw participation of 3.5 lakh youth from 717 districts over 10 days.
In which city was the Global Energy Leaders' Summit 2025 held, where Pralhad Joshi spoke on 6 December 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Puri
PIB 2199775: Pralhad Joshi addressed the Global Energy Leaders' Summit 2025 in Puri, Odisha (5–7 December 2025).
What record non-fossil capacity addition did India register in FY 2025-26, as stated by Pralhad Joshi on 6 December 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 31.25 GW
PIB 2199775: India recorded its highest-ever non-fossil addition of 31.25 GW in the current financial year, including 24.28 GW of solar.
Under PM Surya Ghar, which model was approved on 6 December 2025 for installing 1.5 lakh rooftop solar systems in Odisha?
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Correct answer: B — Utility-Led Aggregation (ULA) model
PIB 2199775: a consumer-owned Utility-Led Aggregation (ULA) model under PM Surya Ghar was approved for 1.5 lakh rooftop systems of 1 kW each in Odisha.
Which edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha is scheduled for January 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 9th
PIB 2199754: Pariksha Pe Charcha is back with its 9th edition, scheduled for January 2026.
Where was the 8th edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha, telecast on 10 February 2025, held?
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Correct answer: A — Sunder Nursery
PIB 2199754: the 8th edition was held in a new format at Sunder Nursery in New Delhi.
Till which date are registrations for Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026 open on the MyGov portal?
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Correct answer: B — 11 January 2026
PIB 2199754: the online MCQ-based competition on MyGov runs from 1 December 2025 to 11 January 2026.
In which city did the 11th India International Science Festival (IISF 2025) open on 6 December 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Panchkula
PIB 2199846: Dr Jitendra Singh inaugurated the four-day festival at Panchkula in Haryana; the 11th edition runs from 6 to 9 December.
What is the theme of the India International Science Festival 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Vigyan se Samruddhi: Towards an Atmanirbhar Bharat
PIB 2199846: the theme of IISF 2025 is 'Vigyan se Samruddhi: Towards an Atmanirbhar Bharat'.
At the IISF 2025 opening on 6 December 2025, Jitendra Singh interacted live with researchers at which Indian research station in Antarctica?
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Correct answer: D — Bharati
PIB 2199846: he interacted via a live interface with researchers at Bharati, India's research station in Antarctica.
Which Mahaparinirvan Diwas of Dr B. R. Ambedkar was observed on 6 December 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 70th
PIB 2200313: tributes were paid on his 70th Mahaparinirvana Diwas.
On Mahaparinirvan Diwas 2025, the President, Vice-President, PM and Lok Sabha Speaker paid tributes to Dr Ambedkar's statue at which place in the Parliament House Complex?
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Correct answer: A — Prerna Sthal
PIB 2200313: floral tributes were paid at the statue of Dr B. R. Ambedkar at Prerna Sthal in the Parliament House Complex.
Where in Meghalaya did Giriraj Singh inaugurate the Integrated Textile Tourism Centre on 6 December 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Nongpoh
PIB 2199907: EKTA Meghalaya and the ITTC were inaugurated at Nongpoh, Meghalaya.
Which silk is especially highlighted by the Integrated Textile Tourism Centre opened in Meghalaya on 6 December 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Eri silk
PIB 2199907: the ITTC highlights Meghalaya's unique textile tradition, especially Eri silk.
Which countries joined the Hornbill Festival 2025 of Nagaland as official partner countries?
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Correct answer: B — Switzerland, Ireland and the United Kingdom
PIB 2199859: Switzerland, Ireland and the United Kingdom joined as official partner countries for Hornbill 2025.
In which district of Gujarat did Amit Shah inaugurate Banas Dairy's Bio-CNG and fertilizer plant on 6 December 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Vav-Tharad
PIB 2199832: the plant built by Banas Dairy is in Vav-Tharad district of Gujarat.
Who founded Banas Dairy, whose Bio-CNG plant was inaugurated by Amit Shah on 6 December 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Galbabhai Nanjibhai Patel
PIB 2199832: Amit Shah said the journey was started by Galbabhai Nanjibhai Patel, who founded Banas Dairy in Banaskantha.
NMDC, India's largest iron ore producer, signed an MoU on cybersecurity and digital technologies with which institute in December 2025?
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Correct answer: D — IIT Kanpur
PIB 2199783: NMDC signed an MoU with IIT Kanpur for cybersecurity and adoption of AI and ML.
Which edition of the India–Russia Annual Summit was held in New Delhi on 5 December 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 23rd
PIB 2199494: Vladimir Putin paid a State visit to India on 4–5 December 2025 for the 23rd India–Russia Annual Summit.
In which two Russian cities did India and Russia welcome the opening of new Consulates General of India in December 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Yekaterinburg and Kazan
PIB 2199494: the leaders welcomed the opening of two Consulates General of India in Yekaterinburg and Kazan.
What is the revised India–Russia bilateral trade target reaffirmed at the 23rd Annual Summit?
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Correct answer: D — USD 100 billion by 2030
PIB 2199494: the joint statement refers to timely achievement of the revised bilateral trade target of USD 100 billion by 2030.
Consider the following statements about the India–Russia Declaration on Strategic Partnership: 1. It was established during Vladimir Putin's first State visit to India in October 2000. 2. Its 25th anniversary falls in 2025. 3. It was upgraded at the 23rd Annual Summit to a 'Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership'. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
PIB 2199494: 2025 marks the 25th anniversary of the Declaration on Strategic Partnership established during Putin's first State visit in October 2000; the leaders reaffirmed the 'Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership', with no new upgrade.
Which India-led alliance did Russia decide to join by adopting its Framework Agreement, as announced during Putin's December 2025 visit?
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Correct answer: C — International Big Cat Alliance
PIB 2199504: the Russian side decided to adopt the Framework Agreement to join the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA).
What visa facility did India announce for Russian nationals on 5 December 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 30-day e-Tourist visa on gratis basis
PIB 2199504: grant of 30 days e-Tourist Visa on gratis basis to Russian nationals on reciprocal basis, and gratis Group Tourist Visa.
The bilateral agreement signed between India's Department of Posts and JSC Russia Post on 5 December 2025 relates to which service?
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Correct answer: A — International Tracked Packet Service
PIB 2199555: the Department of Posts and JSC Russia Post signed a Bilateral Agreement on the International Tracked Packet Service (ITPS).
On how many route km had Kavach 4.0 been commissioned as of 5 December 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 738
PIB 2199327: Kavach 4.0 commissioned on 738 Rkm: Palwal–Mathura–Nagda (633 Rkm) and Howrah–Bardhaman (105 Rkm).
Which section of the Delhi–Howrah route has Kavach 4.0 been commissioned on?
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Correct answer: A — Howrah–Bardhaman
PIB 2199327: Kavach 4.0 is commissioned on the Howrah–Bardhaman section (105 Rkm) of the Delhi–Howrah route.
Consider the following statements about Kavach: 1. It was adopted as the National Automatic Train Protection system in July 2020. 2. It requires Safety Integrity Level 4 (SIL-4) certification. 3. RDSO approved the Kavach version 4.0 specification in 2024. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
PIB 2199327: adopted as National ATP in July 2020; requires SIL-4 certification; RDSO approved specification 4.0 on 16 July 2024.
What is the name of NHAI's Infrastructure Investment Trust that received SEBI's in-principle approval of registration in December 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust
PIB 2199533: SEBI granted in-principle approval of registration to 'Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust' (RIIT) as an InvIT.
How much has NHAI monetised through the Toll-Operate-Transfer (TOT) model, according to the Road Transport Ministry in December 2025?
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Correct answer: B — ₹48,995 crore
PIB 2199533: NHAI has monetised assets worth ₹48,995 crore through TOT and raised around ₹43,638 crore across four rounds of private InvITs.
Exercise Harimau Shakti is a joint military exercise between India and which country?
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Correct answer: D — Malaysia
PIB 2199345: Harimau Shakti is the India–Malaysia joint military exercise.
Where is the fifth edition of Exercise Harimau Shakti (5–18 December 2025) being held?
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Correct answer: A — Mahajan Field Firing Range
PIB 2199345: the exercise commenced on 5 December 2025 at the Mahajan Field Firing Range, Rajasthan.
Which regiment mainly represents the Indian contingent in Exercise Harimau Shakti 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Dogra Regiment
PIB 2199345: the Indian contingent is represented mainly by troops from the Dogra Regiment.
What outlay did the Odisha Cabinet approve on 5 December 2025 for the Mukhyamantri Resham Bikas Yojana (silk development scheme) over five years?
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Correct answer: B — ₹274 crore
The New Indian Express and Prameya News: the silk development scheme has a provision of ₹274 crore over five years.
The Odisha weaving industry scheme approved on 5 December 2025 is aligned with which state policy?
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Correct answer: A — Odisha Apparel and Technical Textile Policy 2022
The New Indian Express and Prameya News: the scheme is aligned with the Odisha Apparel and Technical Textile Policy 2022 and the Industrial Policy Resolution 2015.
Which office of the Finance Ministry convened India's first-ever Global South seminar on Public Financial Management on 5 December 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Controller General of Accounts
PIB 2199666: the Office of the Controller General of Accounts (CGA), Ministry of Finance, with MEA, convened the seminar.
To what period did the National Centre for Communication Security extend the validity of the Pro Tem Security Certificate in December 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 2 years
PIB 2199622: NCCS extended the validity of Pro Tem Security Certification from 6 months to 2 years.
Who won India's individual gold in Eventing at the FEI Asian Equestrian Championship 2025 in Pattaya?
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Correct answer: C — Ashish Limaye
PIB 2199326: Ashish Limaye bagged an individual gold in Eventing and a team silver.
Where was the FEI Asian Equestrian Championship 2025, at which India won five medals, held?
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Correct answer: A — Pattaya
PIB 2199326: the contingent of six returned with five medals from Pattaya.
Which institution developed 'Sahakar Sarathi', under which Amit Shah launched more than 13 services at EARTH Summit 2025?
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Correct answer: B — NABARD
PIB 2199602: 'Sahakar Sarathi', developed by NABARD, will digitally empower rural banking.
At which venue was EARTH Summit 2025 inaugurated by Amit Shah on 5 December 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar
PIB 2199602: Amit Shah inaugurated EARTH Summit 2025 at Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar.
In which city is the Carnatic music festival Krishnaveni Sangeetha Neerajanam 2025 held?
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Correct answer: C — Vijayawada
PIB 2199230: the 3rd edition of Krishnaveni Sangeetha Neerajanam is being organised in Vijayawada on 6 and 7 December 2025.
What is the theme of Krishnaveni Sangeetha Neerajanam 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Celebrating the Richness of Telugu Music Traditions
PIB 2199230: this year's theme is 'Celebrating the Richness of Telugu Music Traditions'.