India Current Affairs Quiz — All time
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Which company received CCI approval in September 2025 to acquire up to 75% shareholding in Akzo Nobel India Limited?
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Correct answer: A — JSW Paints Limited
The CCI approved the acquisition of up to 75% shareholding in Akzo Nobel India Limited by JSW Paints Limited.
What did the ARIES study of more than 6,000 open clusters, reported in September 2025, find about interstellar dust in the Milky Way?
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Correct answer: D — It forms a thin, wavy layer rather than being evenly distributed
The study led by Dr. Y. C. Joshi found that the dust is not evenly distributed and instead forms a thin, wavy layer.
The Prime Minister inaugurated a new airport terminal, built in less than five months, during his visit to Bihar on 15 September 2025. Which airport was it?
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Correct answer: D — Purnea
The PM inaugurated the new terminal of Purnea Airport, constructed in less than five months, and flagged off its first commercial flight.
The thermal power project at Pirpainti, whose foundation stone was laid on 15 September 2025, has what capacity and is located in which district of Bihar?
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Correct answer: B — 3x800 MW, Bhagalpur
The PM laid the foundation stone of the 3x800 MW thermal power project at Pirpainti, Bhagalpur, Bihar's largest private sector investment at ₹25,000 crore, based on ultra-super critical technology.
Consider the following statements in the context of the PM's Purnea projects of 15 September 2025: 1. Phase 1 of the Kosi-Mechi intra-state river link project will expand the Eastern Kosi Main Canal. 2. Bihar accounts for about 90% of India's makhana production. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: Phase 1 of the Kosi-Mechi link (over ₹2,680 crore) will expand the Eastern Kosi Main Canal, and the release notes that Bihar accounts for about 90% of the country's makhana production.
The Araria–Galgalia (Thakurganj) rail line inaugurated on 15 September 2025 provides direct rail connectivity between Araria and which district?
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Correct answer: A — Kishanganj
The new Araria–Galgalia (Thakurganj) line, worth over ₹4,410 crore, establishes direct rail connectivity between Araria and Kishanganj districts.
Where was the FIDE Women's Grand Swiss 2025, won by Vaishali Rameshbabu, held?
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Correct answer: D — Samarkand, Uzbekistan
The FIDE Grand Swiss and Women's Grand Swiss 2025 were held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, ending on 15 September 2025.
Consider the following statements about Vaishali Rameshbabu's win at the FIDE Women's Grand Swiss 2025: 1. She became the first player to win the Grand Swiss twice in a row. 2. She finished in clear first place, a full point ahead of the rest of the field. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct: FIDE said a second consecutive Grand Swiss win had never been achieved before in either section. Statement 2 is incorrect: Vaishali and Kateryna Lagno both scored 8/11, and Vaishali took first place on tiebreak.
Apart from Vaishali Rameshbabu, which player qualified for the 2026 Women's Candidates Tournament from the FIDE Women's Grand Swiss 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Kateryna Lagno
Russia's Kateryna Lagno also scored 8/11 and, with Vaishali, took the two Candidates spots from the Women's Grand Swiss; Bibisara Assaubayeva finished third.
Which bench of the Supreme Court passed the interim order on the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 on 15 September 2025?
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Correct answer: C — CJI B.R. Gavai and Justice A.G. Masih
The interim order of 15 September 2025 was passed by a bench of Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai and Justice A.G. Masih.
Under the Supreme Court's interim directions on the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, what is the maximum number of non-Muslim members allowed in the Central Waqf Council and in a State Waqf Board, respectively?
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Correct answer: A — 4 and 3
The Court directed that the Central Waqf Council should not have more than 4 non-Muslim members and a State Waqf Board not more than 3, recording the Solicitor General's statement to the same effect.
Consider the following statements about the Supreme Court's interim order of 15 September 2025 on the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025: 1. The Court stayed the operation of the entire Act until the petitions are finally decided. 2. The condition that a person must be practising Islam for at least five years to create a waqf was stayed until State Governments frame rules for a mechanism to determine it. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Statement 1 is incorrect: the Court found no case to stay the entire statute. Statement 2 is correct: the five-year condition was stayed until State Governments frame rules, since without a mechanism it could lead to arbitrary exercise of power.
While staying the Collector's powers to decide disputes over waqf property under the amended Act, which constitutional principle did the Supreme Court say would be violated if the executive determined citizens' rights?
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Correct answer: D — Separation of powers
The Court said permitting the Collector to adjudicate the rights of citizens would violate the separation of powers, and stayed those provisions until the Waqf Tribunal decides.
India's second contract with the International Seabed Authority for polymetallic sulphides exploration, signed on 15 September 2025, covers an area in which feature of the Indian Ocean?
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Correct answer: C — Carlsberg Ridge
The 15-year contract gives India exclusive rights to explore polymetallic sulphides in an allotted 10,000 sq km area of the Carlsberg Ridge.
Consider the following statements about India's PMS exploration contract with the ISA signed in September 2025: 1. India became the first country to hold two ISA contracts for polymetallic sulphides exploration. 2. The contract is valid for 30 years. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct: India is the first country with two ISA PMS contracts (the earlier, from 2016, covers the Central and Southwest Indian Ridges). Statement 2 is incorrect: the contract is for 15 years.
The International Seabed Authority, with which India signed its second PMS exploration contract, is based in which country?
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Correct answer: B — Jamaica
The International Seabed Authority, the UN body that regulates mineral exploration in international seabed areas, is based in Jamaica.
The 'AI for Viksit Bharat Roadmap' and the Frontier Tech Repository were launched on 15 September 2025 under which NITI Aayog platform?
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Correct answer: D — Frontier Tech Hub
NITI Aayog launched both initiatives under its Frontier Tech Hub, which the Finance Minister likened to a honeycomb bringing together government, industry and innovators.
Which two levers does NITI Aayog's 'AI for Viksit Bharat Roadmap' highlight?
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Correct answer: A — Accelerating AI adoption across industries, and transforming R&D with generative AI
The roadmap highlights two major levers: accelerating adoption of AI across industries to enhance productivity and efficiency, and transforming R&D with generative AI.
In which event did Anandkumar Velkumar win gold at the Speed Skating World Championships 2025 to become India's first world champion in skating?
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Correct answer: B — Senior men's 1000m sprint
Velkumar won gold in the senior men's 1000m sprint in 1:24.924, a day after winning bronze in the 500m sprint.
Where were the Speed Skating World Championships 2025, at which Anandkumar Velkumar won gold, held?
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Correct answer: D — Beidaihe, China
The championships were held in Beidaihe, China, where Velkumar won the senior men's 1000m sprint on 15 September 2025.
What was India's annual WPI-based inflation rate (provisional) for August 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 0.52%
WPI inflation was 0.52% (provisional) in August 2025, turning positive after -0.19% in June and -0.58% in July.
What is the base year of the Wholesale Price Index series used for the August 2025 release?
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Correct answer: C — 2011-12
The WPI release for August 2025 uses the series with base year 2011-12.
What were India's estimated total exports (merchandise and services combined) in August 2025?
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Correct answer: D — US$ 69.16 billion
Total exports in August 2025 were estimated at US$ 69.16 billion, up 9.34% from US$ 63.25 billion in August 2024; US$ 35.10 billion was merchandise exports alone.
Which merchandise export category recorded the highest growth (25.93%) among the major drivers listed for August 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Electronic goods
Electronic goods exports rose 25.93%, from US$ 2.32 billion to US$ 2.93 billion; gems and jewellery grew 15.57%, drugs and pharmaceuticals 6.94% and petroleum products 6.54%.
In which district of Jharkhand did CoBRA and Jharkhand Police neutralise Maoist Central Committee member Sahdev Soren on 15 September 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Hazaribagh
The anti-Naxal operation in which Sahdev Soren alias Parvesh (₹1 crore bounty) was neutralised took place in Hazaribagh, Jharkhand.
The CoBRA battalions, which led the Hazaribagh operation of 15 September 2025, belong to which force?
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Correct answer: B — Central Reserve Police Force
The operation was carried out by the CoBRA battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) together with Jharkhand Police.
According to the PLFS monthly bulletin, what was India's overall unemployment rate for persons aged 15 years and above in August 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 5.1%
The overall unemployment rate declined for the second consecutive month, from 5.6% in June and 5.2% in July to 5.1% in August 2025.
The monthly estimates of the Periodic Labour Force Survey are based on which approach?
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Correct answer: B — Current Weekly Status
The PLFS monthly bulletins present LFPR, WPR and unemployment rate estimates at the all-India level following the Current Weekly Status (CWS) approach.
From 1 October 2025, during what period after general reservation opens can only Aadhaar-authenticated users book general reserved tickets on IRCTC?
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Correct answer: C — First 15 minutes
From 1 October 2025, only Aadhaar-authenticated users can book reserved general tickets on the IRCTC website or app during the first 15 minutes of the opening of general reservation; the separate 10-minute bar on authorised agents continues.
INS Nistar sailed to Singapore in September 2025 to take part in which multinational exercise, a biennial submarine rescue exercise?
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Correct answer: D — Exercise Pacific Reach
INS Nistar made its maiden port call at Changi, Singapore to participate in Exercise Pacific Reach 2025 (XPR 25), a biennial submarine rescue exercise that began on 15 September 2025.
INS Kadmatt, which arrived in Suva, Fiji on 15 September 2025, is what type of warship?
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Correct answer: A — Anti-submarine warfare corvette
INS Kadmatt is an indigenously designed and built anti-submarine warfare corvette; it arrived in Suva for a goodwill visit during its three-month deployment.
Engineers' Day, observed in India on 15 September, honours which Bharat Ratna awardee?
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Correct answer: B — Sir M. Visvesvaraya
On Engineers' Day, 15 September, the Prime Minister paid homage to Bharat Ratna Sir M. Visvesvaraya, whose pioneering contributions laid the foundation for India's modern engineering landscape.
The Defence Procurement Manual 2025, approved on 14 September 2025, replaces a manual that was last promulgated in which year?
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Correct answer: B — 2009
The DPM, which regulates revenue procurement by the Defence Services, was last promulgated in 2009; the revised DPM 2025 was approved by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
The Defence Procurement Manual 2025 primarily governs which type of procurement by the Ministry of Defence?
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Correct answer: D — Revenue procurement of goods and services
The DPM lays down principles for all revenue procurements in the Ministry, valued at around ₹1 lakh crore in the current financial year.
Consider the following statements about liquidated damages (LD) under the Defence Procurement Manual 2025: 1. No LD will be levied during the development phase of a contract. 2. The maximum LD has been lowered to 5%, rising to 10% only in cases of inordinate delay. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: DPM 2025 introduces no LD during the development phase and a minimal 0.1% LD after the prototype is developed; maximum LD is lowered to 5%, and only for inordinate delays can it reach 10%.
Under DPM 2025, for how long can the Ministry of Defence give assured orders (in terms of quantity) to suppliers who develop items?
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Correct answer: A — Up to five years, extendable by up to five more years in special circumstances
DPM 2025 provides an assured guarantee of orders in terms of quantity for up to five years and, in special circumstances, up to another five years.
Where were the World Boxing Championships 2025, at which Minakshi Hooda and Jaismine Lamboria won gold, held?
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Correct answer: D — Liverpool, United Kingdom
The World Boxing Championships 2025 were held in Liverpool, where Minakshi won the 48kg and Jaismine the 57kg title.
In which weight category did Jaismine Lamboria win gold at the World Boxing Championships 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 57kg
Jaismine Lamboria won the women's 57kg title, beating Poland's Julia Szeremeta 4-1; Minakshi Hooda won the 48kg title.
Whom did Minakshi Hooda defeat in the women's 48kg final at the World Boxing Championships 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Nazym Kyzaibay of Kazakhstan
Minakshi beat Kazakhstan's Paris Olympics bronze medallist Nazym Kyzaibay 4-1 in the 48kg final; she had beaten Mongolia's Altantsetseg Lutsaikhan in the semi-final.
Consider the following statements about India's campaign at the World Boxing Championships 2025: 1. India won four medals, all of them in the women's section. 2. Nupur Sheoran won gold in the women's 80+kg category. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct: India won two golds (Minakshi, Jaismine), a silver and a bronze, all by women, while the men drew a blank. Statement 2 is incorrect: Nupur Sheoran won silver in the 80+kg after losing the final 3-2 to Poland's Agata Kaczmarska.
The Assam Bioethanol Plant inaugurated by the Prime Minister on 14 September 2025 at Numaligarh produces ethanol from which feedstock?
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Correct answer: A — Bamboo
The PM inaugurated the Assam Bioethanol Plant at Numaligarh Refinery Limited, a modern plant that produces bio-ethanol from bamboo.
The Kuruwa–Narengi Bridge, whose foundation stone was laid in Darrang on 14 September 2025, is being built over which river?
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Correct answer: C — Brahmaputra
The Kuruwa–Narengi Bridge is over the Brahmaputra; the PM said it will cut travel time between Guwahati and Darrang to a few minutes.
Consider the following statements about the projects launched by the PM in Assam on 14 September 2025: 1. The Guwahati Ring Road will connect five national highways, two state highways, one airport, three railway stations and one inland water terminal. 2. The polypropylene plant whose foundation stone was laid is located at Bongaigaon Refinery. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct: the PM said the ring road will create Assam's first seamless multi-modal connectivity network linking these assets. Statement 2 is incorrect: the polypropylene plant is at Numaligarh Refinery Limited in Golaghat.
What nationwide mission did the Prime Minister announce at Darrang on 14 September 2025, citing threats from infiltration in border regions?
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Correct answer: C — Demography Mission
The PM said conspiracies were under way to alter the demographics of border regions through infiltration, posing a serious threat to national security, and announced a nationwide Demography Mission.
Which health education project was among those whose foundation stone the PM laid in Darrang on 14 September 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Darrang Medical College & Hospital
The Darrang projects included Darrang Medical College & Hospital along with a GNM School and B.Sc. Nursing College.
With which agency did UPSC collaborate for its AI-enabled facial authentication pilot during the NDA and CDS examinations on 14 September 2025?
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Correct answer: B — National e-Governance Division (NeGD)
The pilot was undertaken in collaboration with the National e-Governance Division (NeGD) at select centres in Gurugram.
In which city were the select centres where UPSC piloted AI-based facial recognition on 14 September 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Gurugram
The pilot was carried out at select centres in Gurugram, with about 2,700 successful scans for 1,129 candidates.
Where was the fifth Akhil Bhartiya Rajbhasha Sammelan held on Hindi Diwas 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Gandhinagar
Union Home Minister Amit Shah attended the fifth Akhil Bhartiya Rajbhasha Sammelan in Gandhinagar, Gujarat as chief guest on Hindi Diwas, 14 September 2025.
What is 'Saarthi', launched at the Akhil Bhartiya Rajbhasha Sammelan on Hindi Diwas 2025?
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Correct answer: A — A translation system for translating from Hindi into major Indian languages
Amit Shah said the newly launched Saarthi translation system makes it possible to translate easily from Hindi into all major Indian languages and to reply to letters in the sender's language.
According to the Union Home Minister on Hindi Diwas 2025, the Hindi Shabdsindhu dictionary, which began with 51,000 words, now contains over how many words, and by when is it expected to become the world's largest dictionary?
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Correct answer: D — 7 lakh words; by 2029
Amit Shah said Hindi Shabdsindhu, which began with 51,000 words, now contains over 7 lakh words and by 2029 will become the world's largest dictionary.
Which team defeated India in the final of the Women's Hockey Asia Cup 2025 on 14 September 2025?
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Correct answer: A — China
Hosts China beat India 4-1 in the final in Hangzhou to win their third Women's Asia Cup title.
Who scored India's only goal in the Women's Hockey Asia Cup 2025 final?
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Correct answer: D — Navneet Kaur
Navneet Kaur converted a penalty corner in the first minute to give India the lead before China scored four times.
Consider the following statements about the Women's Hockey Asia Cup 2025: 1. India's loss in the final meant they missed direct qualification for the 2026 FIH Women's World Cup. 2. The final was played in India. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct: continental champions qualify directly, so China qualified and India must go through the qualifiers. Statement 2 is incorrect: the final was played at the Gongshu Canal Sports Park in Hangzhou, China.
The 2026 FIH Women's Hockey World Cup, for which China qualified by winning the Asia Cup 2025, will be co-hosted by which countries?
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Correct answer: C — Belgium and the Netherlands
The 2026 FIH Women's Hockey World Cup is to be co-hosted by Belgium and the Netherlands.
The PLI Scheme for White Goods, whose application window was reopened from 15 September to 14 October 2025, covers which products?
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Correct answer: D — Air conditioners and LED lights
The PLI Scheme for White Goods (PLIWG) covers air conditioners and LED lights; its application window was reopened for 30 days on the same terms as the scheme notified in April 2021.
When was the PLI Scheme for White Goods originally notified?
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Correct answer: A — 16 April 2021
The reopened window runs on the same terms as the PLIWG Scheme notified on 16 April 2021, with guidelines issued on 4 June 2021.
Who was appointed Chief Justice of the High Court of Manipur by a Law Ministry communiqué of 14 September 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Justice M. Sundar
The President appointed Justice M. Sundar, a judge of the Madras High Court, as Chief Justice of the Manipur High Court on the superannuation of Justice Kempaiah Somashekar.
At which place in Manipur did PM Modi lay the foundation stone of projects worth over ₹7,300 crore on 13 September 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Churachandpur
PM Modi laid the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth over ₹7,300 crore at Churachandpur; projects worth over ₹1,200 crore were inaugurated at Imphal.
Which project, with an investment of over ₹3,600 crore, did PM Modi highlight at Imphal on 13 September 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Manipur Urban Roads Project
The PM highlighted the Manipur Urban Roads Project (over ₹3,600 crore) and the Manipur Infotech Development Project (over ₹500 crore).
During his Manipur visit in September 2025, PM Modi recalled that which leader had called Manipur 'the gateway to India's independence'?
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Correct answer: D — Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose
The PM said Netaji Subhas had called Manipur the gateway to India's independence.
Consider the following statements about PM Modi's Manipur visit of 13 September 2025: 1. At Imphal, he highlighted the Manipur Infotech Development Project, with an investment of over ₹500 crore. 2. He called for strengthening dialogue to build a bridge of harmony between the hills and the valley. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: at Imphal the PM highlighted the Manipur Infotech Development Project (over ₹500 crore) and urged continued dialogue to build harmony between the hills and the valley.
Which rail line, inaugurated on 13 September 2025, connected Mizoram's capital Aizawl to the Indian Railways network for the first time?
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Correct answer: B — Bairabi–Sairang
PM Modi inaugurated the Bairabi–Sairang new rail line, connecting the capital of Mizoram to the Indian Railways network for the first time.
How many tunnels does the Bairabi–Sairang rail line in Mizoram have?
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Correct answer: D — 45
The line, built in a challenging hilly area, has 45 tunnels, 55 major bridges and 88 minor bridges.
Which Rajdhani Express did PM Modi flag off on 13 September 2025 with the opening of the Bairabi–Sairang line?
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Correct answer: A — Sairang (Aizawl)–Delhi (Anand Vihar) Rajdhani Express
The PM flagged off the Sairang (Aizawl)–Delhi (Anand Vihar Terminal) Rajdhani Express, along with the Sairang–Guwahati and Sairang–Kolkata Expresses.
Consider the following statements about the Bairabi–Sairang rail line: 1. The project is worth over ₹8,070 crore and is about 51 km long. 2. The Prime Minister attended the inauguration in person at Aizawl. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. The line is worth over ₹8,070 crore and is 51 km long, but bad weather kept the PM at Lengpui Airport, so he addressed the event by video-conference.
The Prime Minister addressed the 100th birth anniversary celebrations of which Bharat Ratna awardee in Guwahati on 13 September 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Bhupen Hazarika
The PM addressed the centenary birth anniversary celebrations of Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhupen Hazarika in Guwahati, where a biography of Hazarika was released.
The Bhupen Hazarika Bridge, mentioned by the PM at the centenary celebrations, connects Assam with which state?
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Correct answer: D — Arunachal Pradesh
The PM said one of the longest bridges in the country, connecting Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, has been named the Bhupen Hazarika Bridge.
On which date is Bhupen Hazarika's birth anniversary observed, as recalled by the PM at the Guwahati celebrations?
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Correct answer: A — 8 September
The PM said that just a few days earlier, on 8 September, Bhupen Hazarika's birth anniversary had been observed; the Guwahati event on 13 September marked the centenary celebrations.
Consider the following statements made by the PM about Bhupen Hazarika at the centenary celebrations on 13 September 2025: 1. Hazarika went to Kashi for his graduation. 2. The PM said Hazarika's life reflected the spirit of 'Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat'. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: the PM said Hazarika's musical journey began with the Brahmaputra and matured by the Ganga after he went to Kashi for graduation, and that his life reflected 'Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat'.
Which state legislature hosted the 11th CPA India Region Conference that concluded on 13 September 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Karnataka
The 11th Commonwealth Parliamentary Association India Region Conference was hosted by the Karnataka Legislature in Bengaluru from 11 to 13 September 2025.
Who is the President of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) India Region, as stated at the 11th CPA India Region Conference?
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Correct answer: C — Lok Sabha Speaker
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla addressed the conference as President of the CPA India Region.
Consider the following statements about the 11th CPA India Region Conference: 1. Its theme centred on dialogue and discussion in legislative institutions as a foundation of public trust. 2. The valedictory address was delivered by the Chief Justice of the Karnataka High Court. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct: the theme was 'Dialogue and Discussion in Legislative Institutions: A Foundation of Public Trust and a Means to Fulfill Public Aspirations'. Statement 2 is incorrect: the valedictory address was delivered by Karnataka Governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot.
Which shipyard built 'Androth', the second Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft delivered to the Indian Navy on 13 September 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers
Androth is the second of eight ASW SWCs being built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata, and was delivered at GRSE on 13 September 2025.
The name of the Navy's new anti-submarine shallow water craft 'Androth' is derived from an island in which archipelago?
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Correct answer: C — Lakshadweep
The name Androth is derived from Androth Island in the Lakshadweep archipelago, underscoring India's commitment to safeguarding its maritime territories.
Consider the following statements about the ASW Shallow Water Craft 'Androth': 1. At about 77 m, the ASW SWCs are the largest Indian Navy warships propelled by a diesel engine–waterjet combination. 2. Androth is the first of 16 such craft being built by GRSE. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct as per the Ministry of Defence. Statement 2 is incorrect: Androth is the second of eight ASW SWCs being built by GRSE.
Which Indian city will host the 5th Coast Guard Global Summit in 2027?
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Correct answer: D — Chennai
India will host the 5th Coast Guard Global Summit in Chennai in 2027, coinciding with the Indian Coast Guard's golden jubilee.
Where was the 4th Coast Guard Global Summit, which chose India as the next host, held in September 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Rome, Italy
The decision was taken unanimously at the 4th CGGS in Rome, Italy, on 11–12 September 2025, attended by delegates from 115 countries and international organisations.
Which country's coast guard serves as the Secretariat of the Coast Guard Global Summit, as acknowledged by the DG of the Indian Coast Guard?
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Correct answer: A — Japan
During the handover of the CGGS presidency, DG ICG Paramesh Sivamani thanked the Italian Coast Guard for its hospitality and the Japan Coast Guard for its role as the CGGS Secretariat.