India Current Affairs Quiz — All time
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What is the financial outlay of the Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses approved in October 2025?
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Correct answer: B — ₹11,440 crore
The six-year Mission has an outlay of ₹11,440 crore.
What pulses production target does the Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses set for 2030-31?
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Correct answer: D — 350 lakh tonnes
The Mission aims to raise pulses production to 350 lakh tonnes by 2030-31.
Consider the following statements about the Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses: 1. It provides for 100% procurement of tur, urad and masoor from farmers at MSP during the next four years. 2. The Mission runs from 2024-25 to 2028-29. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: the Mission runs for six years, from 2025-26 to 2030-31.
What is the MSP of wheat for Rabi Marketing Season 2026-27, approved in October 2025?
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Correct answer: D — ₹2,585 per quintal
Wheat MSP was raised by ₹160 to ₹2,585 per quintal.
Which Rabi crop received the highest absolute increase in MSP for marketing season 2026-27?
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Correct answer: A — Safflower
Safflower got the highest increase of ₹600 per quintal, followed by lentil at ₹300.
For Rabi Marketing Season 2026-27, which crop has the highest margin of MSP over its cost of production?
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Correct answer: B — Wheat
Wheat has the highest margin at 109%, followed by rapeseed and mustard (93%) and lentil (89%).
Consider the following statements about Rabi MSPs for marketing season 2026-27: 1. The MSP of lentil (masur) has been fixed at ₹7,000 per quintal. 2. The MSP of barley has been raised by ₹170 per quintal. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: lentil MSP is ₹7,000 and barley MSP rose by ₹170 to ₹2,150.
After the hike approved on 1 October 2025, what is the Dearness Allowance rate for Central Government employees?
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Correct answer: C — 58%
The 3% increase takes DA from 55% to 58% of basic pay.
From which date is the DA/DR increase approved by the Cabinet on 1 October 2025 effective?
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Correct answer: B — 1 July 2025
The additional instalment of DA and DR is effective from 1 July 2025.
Consider the following statements about the DA hike approved in October 2025: 1. It will benefit about 68.72 lakh Central Government employees. 2. The increase follows a formula based on the recommendations of the 8th Central Pay Commission. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2
Both are wrong: 68.72 lakh is the number of pensioners (employees are 49.19 lakh), and the formula is based on the 7th Central Pay Commission.
At what level did the RBI's Monetary Policy Committee keep the policy repo rate on 1 October 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 5.50%
The MPC unanimously kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.50%.
In its October 2025 policy, what real GDP growth did the RBI project for 2025-26?
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Correct answer: C — 6.8%
The RBI raised its 2025-26 real GDP growth projection to 6.8% from 6.5%.
After the RBI's October 2025 policy, what is the Standing Deposit Facility (SDF) rate?
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Correct answer: D — 5.25%
With the repo rate at 5.50%, the SDF rate remains at 5.25% and the MSF rate and Bank Rate at 5.75%.
Consider the following statements about the RBI's monetary policy of 1 October 2025: 1. The MPC cut the repo rate by 25 basis points. 2. The CPI inflation projection for 2025-26 was lowered to 2.6%. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Statement 1 is wrong: the repo rate was kept unchanged at 5.50%. Statement 2 is correct: the inflation projection was cut to 2.6% from 3.1%.
What investment objective is included in the India–EFTA TEPA, which came into force on 1 October 2025?
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Correct answer: A — USD 100 billion over 15 years
TEPA includes an investment objective of USD 100 billion over 15 years and one million direct jobs in India.
Which of the following countries is NOT a member of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA)?
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Correct answer: C — Denmark
EFTA comprises Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein; Denmark is an EU member.
Consider the following statements about the India–EFTA TEPA: 1. Austria is one of the four EFTA countries party to the agreement. 2. The agreement entered into force on 1 January 2026. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2
Both are wrong: the four EFTA countries are Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein, and TEPA entered into force on 1 October 2025.
What did Prime Minister Narendra Modi release at the RSS centenary celebrations on 1 October 2025?
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Correct answer: B — A commemorative postage stamp and coin
The PM released a specially designed commemorative postage stamp and coin.
The commemorative stamp released at the RSS centenary in October 2025 recalls RSS volunteers marching in the Republic Day parade of which year?
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Correct answer: D — 1963
The PM said the stamp recalls RSS volunteers proudly marching in the 1963 Republic Day parade.
How much additional tax devolution did the Union Government release to States on 1 October 2025 as an advance instalment?
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Correct answer: C — ₹1,01,603 crore
The Centre released ₹1,01,603 crore on 1 October 2025, in addition to the regular instalment due on 10 October.
Which State received the largest share of the advance tax devolution released on 1 October 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh received the largest share at ₹18,227 crore.
Under which legal provision did FIU-IND issue notices to offshore Virtual Digital Asset service providers in October 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Section 13 of the PMLA, 2002
The notices were issued under Section 13 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002.
How many offshore Virtual Digital Asset service providers received non-compliance notices from FIU-IND, as announced on 1 October 2025?
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Correct answer: D — 25
FIU-IND issued notices to 25 offshore VDA service providers.
How many new Kendriya Vidyalayas did the Cabinet approve on 1 October 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 57
The CCEA approved 57 new KVs in the civil sector.
Kendriya Vidyalayas function abroad in three cities. Which of the following is NOT one of them?
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Correct answer: C — Dubai
The three KVs abroad are in Moscow, Kathmandu and Tehran.
Consider the following statements about Kendriya Vidyalayas: 1. The Government approved the scheme of Kendriya Vidyalayas in 1972. 2. The 57 KVs approved in October 2025 are the first to be sanctioned with Balvatikas. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Statement 1 is wrong: the KV scheme was approved in November 1962. Statement 2 is correct.
The four-laning of the Kalibor–Numaligarh section of NH-715, approved in October 2025, includes wildlife-friendly measures along which national park?
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Correct answer: C — Kaziranga
The project includes wildlife-friendly measures on the Kaziranga National Park stretch.
Which section of NH-715 in Assam did the Cabinet approve for four-laning on 1 October 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Kalibor–Numaligarh
The CCEA approved four-laning of the 85.675 km Kalibor–Numaligarh section at ₹6,957 crore.
The Biomedical Research Career Programme (BRCP), whose Phase III was approved in October 2025, is run by the Department of Biotechnology in partnership with which organisation?
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Correct answer: D — Wellcome Trust, UK
BRCP is a DBT–Wellcome Trust (UK) partnership implemented through the India Alliance SPV.
Consider the following statements about Phase III of the Biomedical Research Career Programme: 1. Its total cost is ₹1,500 crore, of which the Department of Biotechnology contributes ₹1,000 crore. 2. The programme was first launched in 2018-19. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: BRCP was launched in 2008-09; Phase II began in 2018-19.
What was Delhi's average AQI for January–September 2025, as reported by the Environment Ministry?
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Correct answer: A — 164
Delhi's average AQI for January–September 2025 was 164, against 178 in 2024.
Consider the following statements about Delhi's air quality in January–September 2025: 1. There was no day with an average AQI above 400. 2. Delhi recorded 75 'Satisfactory' AQI days in this period. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as per the Environment Ministry release of 1 October 2025.
On which date is NPS Diwas observed every year?
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Correct answer: D — 1 October
NPS Diwas is observed annually on 1 October.
At NPS Diwas 2025, PFRDA exchanged an MoU with which institution to reach farmers through Farmer Producer Organisations?
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Correct answer: B — NABARD
PFRDA exchanged an MoU with NABARD to strengthen outreach to the agriculture and rural sectors through FPOs.
The Union Cabinet on 1 October 2025 approved nationwide celebrations to mark how many years of the national song 'Vande Mataram'?
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Correct answer: A — 150 years
The Cabinet approved nationwide celebrations to commemorate 150 years of 'Vande Mataram'.
Which city hosted MONDIACULT 2025, the UNESCO World Conference on Cultural Policies and Sustainable Development?
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Correct answer: C — Barcelona
MONDIACULT 2025 was held in Barcelona, Spain, and closed on 1 October 2025.
About how many electors are on Bihar's final electoral roll published on 30 September 2025 after the Special Intensive Revision?
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Correct answer: A — 7.42 crore
The final roll published on 30 September 2025 has about 7.42 crore electors.
About how many electors were left out of Bihar's draft electoral roll of 1 August 2025 during the Special Intensive Revision?
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Correct answer: C — 65 lakh
About 65 lakh electors were removed from the draft list; 3.66 lakh more were removed later and 21.53 lakh added.
How many Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) took part in Bihar's Special Intensive Revision of 2025?
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Correct answer: D — 243
The exercise involved 243 EROs (one per assembly constituency), 2,976 AEROs and DEOs of all 38 districts.
Consider the following statements about Bihar's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of 2025: 1. The draft electoral roll was published on 1 September 2025. 2. About 21.53 lakh eligible electors were added to the draft list through Form 6. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Statement 1 is wrong: the draft roll was published on 1 August 2025. Statement 2 is correct.
On 30 September 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed whose comprehensive plan to end the Gaza conflict?
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Correct answer: B — US President Donald Trump
Modi welcomed US President Donald Trump's announcement of a comprehensive plan to end the Gaza conflict.
Consider the following statements about India's response to the US plan on Gaza (September 2025): 1. PM Modi said the plan provides a viable pathway to long-term peace for the Palestinian and Israeli people. 2. PM Modi said the plan could also bring peace, security and development to the larger West Asian region. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as per the PMO statement of 30 September 2025.
Which city hosted the opening match of the ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025 on 30 September 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Guwahati
The opener between India and Sri Lanka was played at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati.
By what margin did India beat Sri Lanka in the opening match of the Women's ODI World Cup 2025?
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Correct answer: D — 59 runs (DLS method)
India won by 59 runs under the DLS method after scoring 269/8 in 47 overs; Sri Lanka made 211.
Consider the following statements about the India vs Sri Lanka opener of the Women's ODI World Cup 2025: 1. Deepti Sharma scored 53 and took 3 for 54. 2. Sri Lanka won the toss and chose to bat first. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: Sri Lanka won the toss and chose to field.
The President's Bodyguard, the oldest regiment of the Indian Army, was originally raised in which year?
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Correct answer: A — 1773
The regiment was raised in 1773 as the Governor-General's Bodyguard and renamed the President's Bodyguard on 27 January 1950.
What did President Droupadi Murmu present to the President's Bodyguard on 30 September 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Diamond jubilee Silver Trumpet and Trumpet Banner
The President presented the diamond jubilee Silver Trumpet and Trumpet Banner, marking 75 years as the PBG.
Consider the following statements about the President's Bodyguard: 1. The regiment was renamed the President's Bodyguard on 15 August 1947. 2. The first Silver Trumpet and Trumpet Banner were presented to it by Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2
Both are wrong: it was renamed on 27 January 1950, and the first Silver Trumpet and Banner were presented by President Dr Rajendra Prasad on 14 May 1957.
Which company's acquisition of Jaiprakash Associates Limited was approved by the CCI on 30 September 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Jindal Power Limited
The CCI approved the acquisition of JAL by Jindal Power Limited.
Consider the following statements about the Jindal Power–Jaiprakash Associates combination approved in September 2025: 1. The acquisition is pursuant to a corporate insolvency resolution process under the IBC, 2016. 2. Jaiprakash Associates is primarily engaged in the power sector. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: it is the acquirer, Jindal Power, that is primarily in the power sector; JAL is in real estate, cement, hospitality and EPC.
Vijay Kumar Malhotra, who died in September 2025, defeated which leader in the 1999 Lok Sabha election from Delhi?
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Correct answer: C — Manmohan Singh
Malhotra defeated Manmohan Singh in the 1999 Lok Sabha election; Singh later became Prime Minister in 2004.
Vijay Kumar Malhotra was the first president of which party unit?
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Correct answer: A — BJP's Delhi unit
Malhotra was the first president of the BJP's Delhi unit.
Consider the following statements about Vijay Kumar Malhotra: 1. He served as Chief Minister of Delhi after the 1993 Assembly election. 2. He was a three-term Lok Sabha MP. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2
Both are wrong: he was Chief Metropolitan Councillor of Delhi in 1967 (before statehood), not Chief Minister, and he was a five-term Lok Sabha MP.
What was the name of the all-women Military Nursing Service mountaineering expedition flagged in at the MNS centenary in September 2025?
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Correct answer: D — The Arohinis
'The Arohinis', an expedition of 11 MNS officers, scaled Peak 6120 m in Ladakh.
What name was given to the 6,120 m peak in Ladakh's Yabat Tokpo Valley scaled by Military Nursing Service officers?
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Correct answer: A — Mt Lamo
In keeping with local traditions, the peak was named 'Mt Lamo'.
Consider the following statements about the Military Nursing Service centenary event of 30 September 2025: 1. Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan inaugurated the scientific session. 2. The centenary scientific programme was themed 'Self-Compassion: Care of Caregivers'. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as per the Ministry of Defence release.
According to Dr Jitendra Singh in September 2025, India's pharma exports were valued at nearly how much?
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Correct answer: B — $27.8 billion
He said pharma exports were nearly $27.8 billion and expected to cross $30 billion by year-end.
How many lost and stolen mobile handsets had been recovered through DoT's Sanchar Saathi platform, as announced on 30 September 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Over 6 lakh
The 'Block Your Lost/Stolen Mobile Handset' facility crossed the milestone of over 6 lakh recoveries.
At which project site near Chennai did a scaffolding collapse kill nine migrant workers from Assam on 30 September 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Ennore SEZ thermal power project
The collapse occurred at the 1,320 MW Ennore SEZ thermal power project site near Ponneri.
Up to August 2025, the Government of India's total receipts were what share of the 2025-26 Budget Estimate?
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Correct answer: A — 36.7%
Total receipts of ₹12,82,709 crore were 36.7% of the BE; expenditure was 37.1% of BE.
Consider the following statements about the Government of India's accounts up to August 2025: 1. Total expenditure was 37.1% of the 2025-26 Budget Estimate. 2. Tax devolution to States was ₹5,30,148 crore, higher than in the same period a year earlier. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: expenditure was 37.1% of BE, and devolution of ₹5,30,148 crore was ₹74,431 crore higher than a year earlier.
By how much did India's Index of Industrial Production (IIP) grow year-on-year in August 2025 as per the Quick Estimate?
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Correct answer: A — 4.0%
IIP grew 4.0% in August 2025; the July 2025 Quick Estimate was 3.5% and mining grew 6.0%.
Which manufacturing industry group grew the fastest among the top three contributors to IIP growth in August 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Basic metals
Basic metals grew 12.2%, motor vehicles 9.8% and coke and refined petroleum products 5.4%.
Under the revised calendar announced with the August 2025 data, on which day of every month is the Quick Estimate of IIP released?
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Correct answer: B — 28th
The Quick Estimate of IIP is now released on the 28th of every month, or the next working day if the 28th is a holiday.
Consider the following statements about India's IIP for August 2025: 1. Consumer non-durables recorded positive growth under the use-based classification. 2. The index is compiled on the base year 2011-12. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Statement 1 is wrong: consumer non-durables fell 6.3%. Statement 2 is correct: the base is 2011-12=100.
Under the use-based classification, which category recorded the highest year-on-year growth in India's IIP for August 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Infrastructure/construction goods
Infrastructure/construction goods grew 10.6%, against 5.2% for primary goods, 4.4% for capital goods and 3.5% for consumer durables.
What is the scientific name of Red Sanders, for whose conservation the National Biodiversity Authority sanctioned ₹82 lakh in September 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Pterocarpus santalinus
Red Sanders is Pterocarpus santalinus; Santalum album is white sandalwood.
Where is the headquarters of the National Biodiversity Authority, which sanctioned funds for Red Sanders conservation in 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Chennai
The NBA is headquartered in Chennai.
Consider the following statements about the NBA's Red Sanders sanction of September 2025: 1. The funds came from the state government's forest budget. 2. The Access and Benefit Sharing mechanism used is provided under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2
Both are wrong: the funds came from the benefit-sharing amount collected from users of Red Sanders, and ABS is a mechanism under the Biological Diversity Act, 2002 (amended 2023).
Of the 30 Amrit Bharat Express services running in India after 29 September 2025, how many originate from Bihar?
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Correct answer: C — 26
With the three new trains, 26 of the 30 Amrit Bharat Express services originate from Bihar.
Which Amrit Bharat Express flagged off on 29 September 2025 is the first Amrit Bharat train from Muzaffarpur to South India?
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Correct answer: A — Muzaffarpur–Charlapalli
The Muzaffarpur–Charlapalli Amrit Bharat Express is the first such train from Muzaffarpur to South India.
The Chhapra–Anand Vihar Amrit Bharat Express flagged off on 29 September 2025 became which Amrit Bharat train from Bihar to Delhi?
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Correct answer: C — Sixth
The Chhapra–Anand Vihar Amrit Bharat Express is the sixth Amrit Bharat train from Bihar to Delhi.
Which edition of the Indian Coast Guard Commanders' Conference was inaugurated by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in New Delhi on 29 September 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 42nd
Rajnath Singh addressed the inaugural session of the 42nd ICG Commanders' Conference (28–30 September 2025).
According to the Defence Ministry in September 2025, what is the current strength of the Indian Coast Guard?
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Correct answer: D — 152 vessels and 78 aircraft
Rajnath Singh said the ICG has grown into a force of 152 vessels and 78 aircraft.
Since its inception, roughly how many lives has the Indian Coast Guard rescued, as stated at the 42nd Commanders' Conference?
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Correct answer: A — Over 14,500
The ICG has a cumulative record of over 14,500 lives rescued; in 2025 it saved 74 lives in 76 SAR missions by July.