India Current Affairs Quiz — All time
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
In its right of reply at UNGA on 26 September 2025, India said Pakistan had shielded which outfit over the massacre of tourists in Jammu and Kashmir?
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Correct answer: C — The Resistance Front
India said Pakistan shielded The Resistance Front, a Pakistan-sponsored terror outfit, from responsibility for the massacre of tourists in J&K.
India exercised its right of reply at the 80th UN General Assembly on 26 September 2025 in response to the speech of:
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Correct answer: A — The Prime Minister of Pakistan
India's reply responded to the speech of the Prime Minister of Pakistan, condemning his "absurd theatrics".
Who received the National Geoscience Award for Lifetime Achievement 2024, presented on 26 September 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Prof. Shyam Sundar Rai
The Lifetime Achievement award went to Prof. Shyam Sundar Rai; Susobhan Neogi received the Young Geoscientist award.
Which ministry instituted the National Geoscience Awards, and in which year?
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Correct answer: D — Ministry of Mines, 1966
The National Geoscience Awards were instituted by the Ministry of Mines in 1966.
Which CSIR laboratory designed and developed the SODAR system inaugurated at IMD Delhi on 26 September 2025?
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Correct answer: C — CSIR-AMPRI, Bhopal
The SODAR (Sound Detection and Ranging) system was designed and developed by CSIR–AMPRI, Bhopal.
Under which law did the CCPA penalise FirstCry ₹2 lakh in September 2025 for misleading price representation?
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Correct answer: D — Consumer Protection Act, 2019
The order was passed under Sections 10, 20 and 21 of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019.
How many new employees were enrolled under the ESI scheme in July 2025, as per ESIC's provisional payroll data?
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Correct answer: B — 20.36 lakh
20.36 lakh new employees were added in July 2025, against 19.37 lakh in June.
What Performance Linked Reward did coal PSUs announce for each non-executive worker in September 2025?
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Correct answer: B — ₹1,03,000
Coal PSUs announced a PLR of ₹1,03,000, benefiting about 2.1 lakh CIL and 38,000 SCCL non-executive employees.
In which district of Rajasthan did the PM lay the foundation stone of a 4×700 MW atomic power project on 25 September 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Banswara
The Mahi Banswara Rajasthan Atomic Power Project (4×700 MW) is in Banswara.
Which company is developing the Mahi Banswara Rajasthan Atomic Power Project?
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Correct answer: D — Anushakti Vidhyut Nigam Ltd (ASHVINI)
The project belongs to Anushakti Vidhyut Nigam Ltd (ASHVINI); its reactors are designed and developed by NPCIL.
What type of reactors will the Mahi Banswara Rajasthan Atomic Power Project use?
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Correct answer: C — Pressurised Heavy Water Reactors
The project comprises four indigenous 700 MW Pressurised Heavy Water Reactors designed and developed by NPCIL.
Consider the following statements about the Mahi Banswara Rajasthan Atomic Power Project: 1. The Mahi Banswara atomic project is worth about ₹42,000 crore. 2. The project's reactors are Fast Breeder Reactors designed by BHAVINI. 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 project has four indigenous 700 MW Pressurised Heavy Water Reactors designed and developed by NPCIL.
How many LCA Mk1A aircraft did the Defence Ministry contract from HAL on 25 September 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 97
The contract covers 97 LCA Mk1A aircraft – 68 fighters and 29 twin-seaters.
What is the approximate value of the LCA Mk1A contract signed with HAL on 25 September 2025 (excluding taxes)?
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Correct answer: C — ₹62,370 crore
The contract is worth over ₹62,370 crore, excluding taxes.
Under which Defence Acquisition Procedure 2020 category is the 97 LCA Mk1A purchase made?
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Correct answer: B — Buy (India-IDDM)
The acquisition is under the 'Buy (India-IDDM)' category of DAP 2020.
Which indigenous radar is among the systems to be integrated in the 97 LCA Mk1A aircraft ordered in September 2025?
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Correct answer: D — UTTAM AESA
Indigenous systems to be integrated include the UTTAM AESA radar, Swayam Raksha Kavach and control surface actuators.
Consider the following statements about the LCA Mk1A contract of September 2025: 1. Deliveries will begin in 2027-28. 2. The aircraft will have an indigenous content of over 80%. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct: deliveries start in 2027-28 and will be completed over six years. Statement 2 is wrong: indigenous content will be over 64%.
According to MoSPI's 'Children in India 2025', what was India's infant mortality rate in 2023?
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Correct answer: A — 25
The infant mortality rate fell from 44 in 2011 to 25 in 2023.
Where was MoSPI's 'Children in India 2025' released, during the 29th Conference of Central and State Statistical Organisations?
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Correct answer: D — Chandigarh
It was released at the 29th CoCSSO in Chandigarh on 25 September 2025.
Under the ECI decision of 25 September 2025, which round of EVM/VVPAT counting can be taken up only after postal ballot counting is completed?
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Correct answer: B — The penultimate (second-last) round
The penultimate round of EVM/VVPAT counting will be taken up only after postal ballot counting is completed at that centre.
At what time does EVM counting start on counting day, according to the ECI?
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Correct answer: D — 8:30 AM
Postal ballot counting starts at 8:00 AM and EVM counting at 8:30 AM.
Consider the following statements about the ECI's postal ballot counting decision of September 2025: 1. The ECI described it as its 30th initiative in six months. 2. The ECI cited a fall in the number of postal ballots as the reason. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: postal ballots have increased substantially because of home voting for PwDs and voters aged 85+.
Where will the 2nd WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine be held in December 2025?
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Correct answer: D — New Delhi
The Ministry of Ayush and WHO will co-host the summit in New Delhi from 17 to 19 December 2025.
What is the theme of the 2nd WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine?
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Correct answer: A — Restoring balance for people and planet: The science and practice of well-being
The theme is 'Restoring balance for people and planet: The science and practice of well-being'.
On which dates will the 2nd WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine be held?
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Correct answer: C — 17–19 December 2025
The summit will be held in New Delhi from 17 to 19 December 2025.
At which port was India's first fleet of electric heavy trucks with swappable batteries flagged off on 25 September 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority
The fleet was flagged off at the Nhava Sheva Distribution Terminal of JNPA by Sarbananda Sonowal.
What share of its internal heavy truck fleet does JNPA aim to convert to electric by December 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 90%
JNPA aims to convert 90% of its internal heavy truck fleet of about 600 vehicles by December 2026.
Under the XV Finance Commission, untied grants to rural local bodies can be used for subjects listed in which Schedule of the Constitution?
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Correct answer: C — Eleventh Schedule
Untied grants can be used for location-specific needs under the 29 subjects in the Eleventh Schedule, except salaries and establishment costs.
Which state received the largest share of the XV Finance Commission untied grants released on 25 September 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh received ₹1,548.38 crore, Bihar ₹801.01 crore and Himachal Pradesh ₹67.96 crore.
Which country was the country partner of the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show 2025 inaugurated on 25 September 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Russia
Russia was the country partner of UPITS 2025, held in Greater Noida with over 2,200 exhibitors.
Where was the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show 2025 held?
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Correct answer: B — Greater Noida
PM Narendra Modi inaugurated UPITS 2025 in Greater Noida on 25 September 2025.
How many approved Ayurveda Aahara recipes had FSSAI listed through its order of 25 July 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 91
FSSAI published a list of 91 approved Ayurveda Aahara recipes through an order dated 25 July 2025.
MoSPI's 'Environmental Accounting on Forest – 2025' is compiled under which international framework, adopted by MoSPI in 2018?
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Correct answer: B — UN System of Environmental Economic Accounts (SEEA)
MoSPI adopted the UN SEEA framework in 2018; the forest accounts follow it.
Under which Act was the Indian Statistical Institute declared an Institution of National Importance?
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Correct answer: A — Indian Statistical Institute Act, 1959
Parliament enacted the Indian Statistical Institute Act, 1959, declaring ISI an Institution of National Importance; a draft ISI Bill, 2025 was released on 25 September 2025.
From what kind of platform was the Agni-Prime missile launched for the first time on 24 September 2025?
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Correct answer: C — A rail-based mobile launcher
DRDO and SFC launched Agni-Prime from a specially designed rail-based mobile launcher – a first-of-its-kind launch.
What is the range of the Agni-Prime missile, as stated by DRDO?
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Correct answer: D — Up to 2,000 km
The next-generation Agni-Prime missile is designed to cover a range of up to 2,000 km.
Which organisation carried out the rail-based Agni-Prime launch along with DRDO in September 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Strategic Forces Command
DRDO carried out the launch in collaboration with the Strategic Forces Command (SFC).
Consider the following statements about the Agni-Prime launch of 24 September 2025: 1. It was the first-ever flight test of the Agni-Prime missile. 2. The road-mobile version of Agni-P has already been inducted into service. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Statement 2 is correct. Statement 1 is wrong: it was the first launch from a rail-based launcher; the road-mobile Agni-P was inducted after a series of successful flight trials.
What is the total size of the shipbuilding and maritime package approved by the Union Cabinet on 24 September 2025?
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Correct answer: A — ₹69,725 crore
The Cabinet approved a ₹69,725 crore four-pillar package for the shipbuilding and maritime sector.
Until when has the Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Scheme been extended under the September 2025 package?
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Correct answer: C — 31 March 2036
SBFAS is extended until 31 March 2036 with a total corpus of ₹24,736 crore.
The Shipbuilding Development Scheme approved in September 2025 aims to expand domestic shipbuilding capacity to what level?
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Correct answer: D — 4.5 million GT
The ₹19,989 crore Shipbuilding Development Scheme aims to expand capacity to 4.5 million Gross Tonnage.
Consider the following statements about the Maritime Development Fund approved in September 2025: 1. It has a corpus of ₹25,000 crore. 2. Its Maritime Investment Fund has 49% participation from the Government of India. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: the ₹25,000 crore fund includes a ₹20,000 crore Maritime Investment Fund with 49% GoI participation and a ₹5,000 crore Interest Incentivisation Fund.
How many postgraduate medical seats will be added under Phase III of the centrally sponsored scheme approved on 24 September 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 5,000
Phase III will add 5,000 PG seats; a separate extension will add 5,023 MBBS seats.
What is the enhanced cost ceiling per seat under the medical seat expansion schemes approved in September 2025?
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Correct answer: A — ₹1.50 crore
The schemes have an enhanced cost ceiling of ₹1.50 crore per seat.
What is the total financial implication of the two medical seat schemes approved on 24 September 2025?
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Correct answer: C — ₹15,034.50 crore
The total is ₹15,034.50 crore for 2025-26 to 2028-29: ₹10,303.20 crore central and ₹4,731.30 crore state share.
Consider the following statements about the medical seat schemes approved in September 2025: 1. The schemes will add 5,023 PG seats and 5,000 MBBS seats. 2. The Centre will bear the entire cost. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2
Both are wrong: the schemes add 5,000 PG and 5,023 MBBS seats, and the cost is shared – ₹10,303.20 crore Centre and ₹4,731.30 crore States.
Who imposed a curfew across Leh district after the violence of 24 September 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Lieutenant Governor Kavinder Gupta
Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Kavinder Gupta imposed a curfew across Leh district after four people were killed.
The protest in Leh that turned violent on 24 September 2025 was demanding statehood and inclusion of Ladakh under which Schedule of the Constitution?
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Correct answer: A — Sixth Schedule
The protest sought statehood and Sixth Schedule status for Ladakh.
Until when was General Anil Chauhan's tenure as Chief of Defence Staff extended on 24 September 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 30 May 2026
The ACC extended his service as CDS up to 30 May 2026, or until further orders.
Besides being CDS, General Anil Chauhan also functions as Secretary of which department?
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Correct answer: D — Department of Military Affairs
The CDS also functions as Secretary to the Government of India, Department of Military Affairs.
On which date was General Anil Chauhan first appointed Chief of Defence Staff?
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Correct answer: B — 28 September 2022
General Anil Chauhan was appointed CDS on 28 September 2022.
Which Indian body is the implementing agency for the India–Australia Mutual Recognition Arrangement on organic products signed in September 2025?
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Correct answer: A — APEDA
APEDA (India) and DAFF (Australia) are the implementing agencies.
The India–Australia organic products MRA of September 2025 was signed in the spirit of which trade agreement?
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Correct answer: D — India–Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement
The MRA reflects the shared commitment of the India–Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA).
Who is the President of the GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT), launched on 24 September 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Justice Sanjaya Kumar Mishra
Justice Sanjaya Kumar Mishra is the President of GSTAT.
Apart from the Principal Bench in New Delhi, how many State Benches will the GSTAT have?
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Correct answer: C — 31
GSTAT will function through a Principal Bench in New Delhi and 31 State Benches across 45 locations.
Consider the following statements about the composition of each GSTAT bench: 1. Each bench has two Judicial Members. 2. Each bench has only one Technical Member, drawn from the Centre. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: each bench has two Technical Members – one from the Centre and one from the State.
What is the maximum Productivity Linked Bonus payable per eligible railway employee under the Cabinet decision of 24 September 2025?
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Correct answer: C — ₹17,951
The maximum PLB equivalent to 78 days' wages is ₹17,951 per eligible employee.
How much cargo did Indian Railways load in 2024-25, as cited in the Cabinet's bonus decision?
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Correct answer: B — 1,614.90 million tonnes
The Railways loaded a record 1,614.90 million tonnes of cargo and carried nearly 7.3 billion passengers in 2024-25.
On which mode will the four-lane Sahebganj–Areraj–Bettiah section of NH-139W, approved in September 2025, be built?
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Correct answer: D — Hybrid Annuity Mode
The 78.942 km section will be built on Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM) at a cost of ₹3,822.31 crore.
Which national highway does the Sahebganj–Areraj–Bettiah section approved by the CCEA in September 2025 belong to?
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Correct answer: A — NH-139W
The four-lane greenfield section is part of NH-139W in Bihar.
How many infrastructure projects did the PM review at the 49th PRAGATI meeting on 24 September 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Eight
The PM reviewed eight projects spanning 15 States/UTs with investment of over ₹65,000 crore.
What is the length of the Bakhtiyarpur–Rajgir–Tilaiya rail section approved for doubling in September 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 104 km
The CCEA approved doubling of the 104 km section at about ₹2,192 crore.
Which body implements the 'Capacity Building and Human Resource Development' scheme approved by the Cabinet on 24 September 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
The DSIR/CSIR scheme, with an outlay of ₹2,277.397 crore, is implemented by CSIR.
Whom did India's Commerce and Industry Minister meet as US Trade Representative during the delegation's US visit of 22–24 September 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Jamieson Greer
The minister met US Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer and US Ambassador-designate to India Sergio Gor.