India Current Affairs Quiz — All time
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MoSPI's workshop on 'Capacity Building of Coastal States on Development of Ocean Accounts' on 29 August 2025 was held in:
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Correct answer: C — Kochi
The workshop was held in Kochi, Kerala, with the Directorate of Economics and Statistics, Government of Kerala.
India's Ocean Ecosystem Accounts, discussed at MoSPI's Kochi workshop, are compiled in line with which framework?
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Correct answer: B — System of Environmental-Economic Accounting (SEEA)
MoSPI said the workshop aimed to improve compilation of Ocean Accounts in line with the SEEA framework, complementing GDP.
From KMS 2025-26, the usage charge for a used gunny bag in central foodgrain procurement has been revised to:
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Correct answer: D — ₹10.22
The charge rises from ₹7.32 to ₹10.22 per used bag (or actual cost, whichever is lower), an increase of about 39.6%.
As per TRAI data as on 31 July 2025, India's overall tele-density was about:
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Correct answer: C — 86.15%
Overall tele-density was 86.15%; urban was 134.07% and rural 59.19%.
The 'Brahmaputra Wing' inaugurated by Amit Shah on 29 August 2025 is located at:
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Correct answer: A — Raj Bhavan, Guwahati
Amit Shah inaugurated the Brahmaputra Wing at Raj Bhavan in Guwahati, Assam.
In August 2025, the Ministry of Education approved ₹385.27 crore through HEFA for infrastructure expansion at which university?
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Correct answer: A — Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur
The funding is for the Central University of Tamil Nadu (CUTN), Thiruvarur, through the Higher Education Financing Agency.
According to UDISE+ 2024-25, which milestone was reached for the first time since UDISE+ began?
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Correct answer: B — Number of teachers crossed 1 crore
For the first time, the total number of teachers crossed 1 crore (1,01,22,420) in 2024-25.
As per UDISE+ 2024-25, the dropout rate at the Secondary stage was:
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Correct answer: C — 8.2%
The Secondary dropout rate fell from 10.9% in 2023-24 to 8.2% in 2024-25; 3.5% is the Middle-stage rate.
The Pupil-Teacher Ratio at the Secondary level reported in UDISE+ 2024-25 is:
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Correct answer: A — 21
PTRs are 10 (Foundational), 13 (Preparatory), 17 (Middle) and 21 (Secondary), all better than the NEP norm of 30:1.
Consider the following statements about UDISE+ 2024-25: 1. The number of teachers rose by about 6.7% compared with 2022-23. 2. The retention rate at the Secondary level is above 75%. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: Secondary-level retention rose from 45.6% to 47.2%.
The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana, which completed 11 years in August 2025, was launched on:
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Correct answer: B — 28 August 2014
PMJDY was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 28 August 2014.
As per the Finance Ministry (August 2025), how many Jan Dhan accounts have been opened in 11 years?
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Correct answer: C — More than 56 crore
More than 56 crore Jan Dhan accounts have been opened, with deposits of ₹2.68 lakh crore.
What share of PMJDY accounts belong to women, according to the Finance Minister in August 2025?
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Correct answer: D — 56%
56% of PMJDY accounts are opened by women; 67% are in rural or semi-urban areas.
Consider the following statements about PMJDY as of August 2025: 1. More than 38 crore free RuPay cards have been issued to account holders. 2. Under a saturation campaign, camps are being held in each of the 2.7 lakh gram panchayats. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as per the Finance Ministry release of 28 August 2025.
As per the Finance Ministry, how much was credited to bank accounts under various DBT schemes during FY 2024-25 through the JAM trinity?
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Correct answer: A — ₹6.9 lakh crore
₹6.9 lakh crore was credited under DBT schemes in FY 2024-25; ₹2.68 lakh crore is the total PMJDY deposit balance.
As per MoSPI's quick estimate, India's Index of Industrial Production grew by how much in July 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 3.5%
IIP grew 3.5% in July 2025; 5.4% was manufacturing growth and 1.5% was June's IIP growth.
Consider the following statements about the IIP release of 28 August 2025: 1. The mining sector contracted in July 2025. 2. Under the revised calendar, the IIP quick estimate is released on the 12th of every month. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct: mining fell 7.2%. Statement 2 is wrong: the quick estimate is now released on the 28th of every month.
The ₹60,000 crore National Scheme for ITI Upgradation, discussed at Kaushal Manthan (Chandigarh, 28 August 2025), aims to transform how many Government ITIs?
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Correct answer: A — 1,000
The scheme seeks to transform 1,000 Government ITIs through a hub-and-spoke model led by industry-led SPVs.
Consider the following statements about the 'Kaushal Manthan' conference of 28 August 2025: 1. It was a Regional Conference of Skill Ministers held in Chandigarh. 2. The ITI upgradation scheme discussed there follows a hub-and-spoke model led by industry-led special purpose vehicles. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as per the MSDE release of 28 August 2025.
The end-to-end semiconductor OSAT pilot line of CG Power inaugurated on 28 August 2025 is located at:
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Correct answer: B — Sanand, Gujarat
The CG Power OSAT pilot line facility was inaugurated at Sanand, Gujarat.
In semiconductor manufacturing, 'OSAT' stands for:
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Correct answer: B — Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test
OSAT means Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test – the back-end packaging and testing of chips.
Consider the following statements made at the inauguration of the Sanand OSAT pilot line (28 August 2025): 1. The India Semiconductor Mission has approved ten projects so far. 2. Twenty student-designed chips have been fabricated at SCL Mohali. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as per the MeitY release of 28 August 2025.
Under the draft amendments to the NDCT Rules, 2019 published on 28 August 2025, the statutory processing time for test licence applications is proposed to be reduced from 90 days to:
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Correct answer: D — 45 days
The draft reduces the overall statutory processing time for test licence applications from 90 days to 45 days.
In the context of drug regulation, 'BA/BE studies', addressed in the draft NDCT amendments of August 2025, stand for:
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Correct answer: B — Bioavailability / Bioequivalence studies
The draft amendments concern applications for Bioavailability/Bioequivalence (BA/BE) studies.
Consider the following statements about the draft amendments to the New Drugs and Clinical Trials Rules, 2019 (August 2025): 1. Test licences for all drugs, including high-risk categories, will be replaced by an intimation system. 2. The Ministry expects the number of licence applications to fall by about 50%. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Statement 1 is wrong: a small category of high-risk drugs is excluded from the intimation system. Statement 2 is correct.
On 28 August 2025, the Centre extended the import duty exemption on cotton (HS 5201) till:
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Correct answer: C — 31 December 2025
The exemption, originally from 19 August to 30 September 2025, was extended till 31 December 2025.
The temporary import duty exemption on cotton, later extended in August 2025, had originally come into force on:
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Correct answer: D — 19 August 2025
The Centre had temporarily exempted cotton from import duty from 19 August 2025 till 30 September 2025.
On 28 August 2025, PM Modi paid tribute on his Jayanti to which social reformer, describing him as an icon of social justice and empowerment?
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Correct answer: D — Mahatma Ayyankali
The PM paid tribute to Mahatma Ayyankali on his Jayanti, posting in English and Malayalam.
On 28 August 2025, which institution became the first government institute in India to perform robotic custom laser cataract surgery with the ALLY system?
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Correct answer: C — Army Hospital (Research and Referral)
The Army Hospital (Research and Referral) became the first government institute in India and second in South Asia to do so.
The 'Emerging Leaders Panel Discussion' held under the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) on 27–28 August 2025 took place at:
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Correct answer: D — Southern Naval Command, Kochi
The panel discussion was held at the Southern Naval Command, Kochi, with delegates from 19 member countries.
By DGFT Notification No. 28 of 28 August 2025, the export obligation period under Advance Authorisation for products under QCOs of the Department of Chemicals & Petrochemicals was extended from 6 months to:
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Correct answer: D — 18 months
The export obligation period was enhanced from 6 months to 18 months, matching the extension already given for Textiles Ministry QCOs.
The Union Cabinet approved India's bid for the Commonwealth Games 2030 on 27 August 2025. Which city has been put forward as the host?
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Correct answer: B — Ahmedabad
The Cabinet release describes Ahmedabad as an ideal host city and provides for grant-in-aid to the Gujarat Government if the bid is accepted.
As per the Cabinet release on the CWG 2030 bid, athletes from how many countries will participate in the Games?
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Correct answer: D — 72
The release states that athletes from 72 countries will participate in the Commonwealth Games.
Consider the following statements about the Cabinet decision of 27 August 2025 on CWG 2030: 1. The Cabinet approved signing a Host Collaboration Agreement and grant-in-aid to the Gujarat Government in case the bid is accepted. 2. The proposed host city's Narendra Modi Stadium hosted the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup Final. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as per the Cabinet release of 27 August 2025.
The proposal to submit India's bid for the Commonwealth Games 2030, approved by the Union Cabinet in August 2025, was moved by which Ministry?
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Correct answer: A — Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports
The Cabinet approved the proposal of the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports for submission of the bid.
Under the restructuring approved on 27 August 2025, the lending period of the PM SVANidhi scheme has been extended till:
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Correct answer: C — 31 March 2030
The Cabinet extended the lending period of PM SVANidhi until 31 March 2030.
Under the restructured PM SVANidhi scheme (August 2025), the first-tranche loan amount has been raised to up to:
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Correct answer: A — ₹15,000
First-tranche loans rise to ₹15,000 from ₹10,000; second-tranche loans rise to ₹25,000 from ₹20,000.
What is the total outlay of the restructured PM SVANidhi scheme approved by the Cabinet in August 2025?
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Correct answer: D — ₹7,332 crore
The total outlay is ₹7,332 crore; ₹13,797 crore is the amount of loans already disbursed as of 30 July 2025.
Consider the following statements about the restructured PM SVANidhi scheme (August 2025): 1. A UPI-linked RuPay Credit Card will be provided to beneficiaries who have repaid the second loan. 2. The third-tranche loan has been raised from ₹50,000 to ₹75,000. 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 third tranche remains unchanged at ₹50,000.
The additional US ad valorem duty on products of India imposed by Executive Order 14329, which took effect on 27 August 2025, is:
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Correct answer: B — 25%
EO 14329 imposed an additional ad valorem duty of 25 percent on imports of articles of India, effective 12:01 a.m. EDT on 27 August 2025.
According to the US Federal Register notice, the additional duty on Indian goods under Executive Order 14329 was imposed because India was:
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Correct answer: D — Directly or indirectly importing Russian Federation oil
The notice says the duty was imposed on articles of India, 'which is directly or indirectly importing Russian Federation oil'.
Consider the following statements about the US duty on Indian goods effective 27 August 2025: 1. Executive Order 14329 was issued under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). 2. The new duty replaces the additional duty on Indian goods under the reciprocal-tariff order EO 14257. 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 CBP notice says the duty applies in addition to the duty under EO 14257.
Under the CBP Federal Register notice on the additional duty on Indian goods, articles already loaded and in transit before 12:01 a.m. EDT on 27 August 2025 are exempt if entered for consumption before:
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Correct answer: C — 17 September 2025
Heading 9903.01.85 exempts such in-transit goods if entered (or withdrawn from warehouse) for consumption before 12:01 a.m. EDT on 17 September 2025.
The new rail line approved by the Cabinet on 27 August 2025 to connect Dholavira, Narayan Sarovar and Lakhpat fort is located in which region?
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Correct answer: B — Kutch
The Deshalpar–Hajipir–Luna and Vayor–Lakhpat new line will connect far-flung areas of Kutch, Gujarat.
What is the approximate total cost of the four railway projects approved by the Union Cabinet on 27 August 2025?
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Correct answer: D — ₹12,328 crore
The four projects together cost about ₹12,328 crore; ₹2,526 crore is the Kutch new line alone and ₹5,012 crore is the Secunderabad–Wadi line.
Consider the following statements about the railway projects approved on 27 August 2025: 1. The Secunderabad (Sanathnagar)–Wadi 3rd and 4th line spans Karnataka and Telangana. 2. The Bhagalpur–Jamalpur 3rd line is in Bihar. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as per the Cabinet release; the Furkating–New Tinsukia doubling is the Assam project.
According to the Annual Survey of Industries 2023-24, which state ranked first in terms of employment?
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Correct answer: A — Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh and Karnataka are the top five states by employment, in that order.
As per ASI 2023-24 results released on 27 August 2025, Gross Value Added in the sector grew in current prices by:
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Correct answer: B — 11.89%
GVA grew 11.89% in current prices; output grew more than 5.80% and employment 5.92%.
Consider the following statements about the Annual Survey of Industries 2023-24: 1. Gujarat ranked first among states in terms of employment. 2. The sector added about 57 lakh jobs during 2014-15 to 2023-24. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Statement 1 is wrong: Tamil Nadu ranked first and Gujarat second. Statement 2 is correct.
According to Union Minister Jitendra Singh (August 2025), India's bioeconomy was valued at about how much in 2024?
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Correct answer: D — $165.7 billion
India's bioeconomy grew from $10 billion in 2014 to $165.7 billion in 2024; $300 billion is the 2030 target.
India's first Biomanufacturing Institute, cited as an achievement in the first year of the BioE3 Policy, was inaugurated at:
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Correct answer: A — Mohali
The Minister highlighted the inauguration of India's first Biomanufacturing Institute at Mohali.
The tri-service seminar 'Ran Samwad', at which the CDS released two joint doctrines on 27 August 2025, was held at:
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Correct answer: D — Army War College, Dr Ambedkar Nagar (MP)
Ran Samwad was held at the Army War College in Dr Ambedkar Nagar, Madhya Pradesh.
Which two Joint Doctrines did CDS General Anil Chauhan release at Ran Samwad on 27 August 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Special Forces Operations and Airborne & Heliborne Operations
The two doctrines released were for Special Forces Operations and for Airborne & Heliborne Operations.
Which helicopters did the IAF press into service for flood rescue in the Jammu region and northern Punjab in August 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Five Mi-17 and one Chinook
Five Mi-17 helicopters and one Chinook were pressed into service from bases in the Northern Sector.
During the IAF's flood relief operations reported on 27 August 2025, 46 stranded civilians were evacuated and over 750 kg of relief material air-dropped in which area?
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Correct answer: D — Pathankot
IAF helicopters evacuated 46 civilians and air-dropped over 750 kg of relief material in the Pathankot area, Punjab.
As stated by the Union Agriculture Minister at the 64th All India Wheat and Barley Research Workers' Workshop (August 2025), India's wheat production in the past 10–11 years has risen from 86.5 million tonnes to:
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Correct answer: C — 117.5 million tonnes
Wheat production rose from 86.5 million tonnes to 117.5 million tonnes, an increase of about 44%.
Kushok Bakula Rinpoche, the subject of a documentary premiered in August 2025, served as India's ambassador to which country, where he helped revive Buddhism?
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Correct answer: B — Mongolia
Kushok Bakula Rinpoche served as India's ambassador to Mongolia and helped resurrect Buddhism there after the fall of Communism.
Glanders, the equine disease targeted by a Revised National Action Plan in August 2025, is caused by:
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Correct answer: B — Burkholderia mallei
Glanders is caused by the bacterium Burkholderia mallei and primarily affects horses, mules and donkeys.
According to UIDAI (August 2025), mandatory biometric updates are pending for approximately how many Aadhaar numbers?
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Correct answer: C — 17 crore
UIDAI says there are approximately 17 crore Aadhaar numbers with pending mandatory biometric updates.
Which vehicle, described as Suzuki's first Made-in-India global strategic Battery Electric Vehicle, was flagged off by PM Modi at Hansalpur on 26 August 2025?
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Correct answer: B — e VITARA
The PM inaugurated and flagged off the e VITARA, Suzuki's first Made-in-India global strategic BEV.
At the Hansalpur event (August 2025), PM Modi said electric vehicles made in India would be exported to how many countries?
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Correct answer: D — 100
The PM said that starting that day, electric vehicles manufactured in India would be exported to 100 countries.
Consider the following statements made by PM Modi at Hansalpur on 26 August 2025: 1. Under a new TDSG initiative, three Japanese companies will jointly manufacture battery cells in India for the first time. 2. Land at Hansalpur was allotted to Maruti Suzuki in 2012, when he was Chief Minister of Gujarat. 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 release of 26 August 2025.
PM Modi, speaking at Hansalpur in August 2025, recalled that the Government of India had conferred which award on the late Osamu Suzuki?
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Correct answer: A — Padma Vibhushan
The PM said the Government of India had the honour of conferring the Padma Vibhushan upon Osamu Suzuki.
INS Udaygiri and INS Himgiri, commissioned on 26 August 2025, belong to which project?
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Correct answer: A — Project 17A
Both are multi-mission stealth frigates of Project 17A.
Where were INS Udaygiri and INS Himgiri commissioned into the Indian Navy on 26 August 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Visakhapatnam
The two frigates were commissioned at the Naval Base, Visakhapatnam, in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
Consider the following statements about INS Udaygiri and INS Himgiri: 1. Both ships were built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited, Mumbai. 2. They are the 100th and 101st warships designed by the Indian Navy's Warship Design Bureau. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Statement 1 is wrong: Udaygiri was built by MDL, Mumbai and Himgiri by GRSE, Kolkata – the first simultaneous commissioning of frontline combatants from two different shipyards. Statement 2 is correct.
The indigenous content achieved in INS Udaygiri and INS Himgiri, as per the Defence Ministry, exceeds:
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Correct answer: D — 75%
High indigenous content exceeding 75% was achieved through MSMEs and Indian OEMs.
INS Udaygiri and INS Himgiri follow which ship, the lead ship of the successor class to the Project 17 (Shivalik class) frigates?
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Correct answer: A — INS Nilgiri
The two frigates follow INS Nilgiri, the lead ship of the successor class to Project 17 (Shivalik class).