India Current Affairs Quiz — All time
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Which Jayanti of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was marked on 19 February 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 395th
The padyatra in Pune marked the 395th Jayanti of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
What was the name of the padyatra led by Mansukh Mandaviya and Devendra Fadnavis in Pune on Shivaji Jayanti 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Jai Shivaji Jai Bharat
The 'Jai Shivaji Jai Bharat' Padyatra in Pune was joined by over 20,000 MY Bharat volunteers.
Who presented the Rajasthan Budget 2025-26 in the state Assembly on 19 February 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Diya Kumari
Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Diya Kumari presented the 2025-26 Rajasthan Budget.
How much did Rajasthan provide under its first Green Budget, presented with the 2025-26 Budget?
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Correct answer: A — ₹27,854 crore
The Budget speech says ₹27,854 crore has been provided across sectors under the state's first Green Budget for 2025-26.
Rajasthan's estimated fiscal deficit for 2025-26 is what share of its GSDP?
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Correct answer: B — 4.25%
The fiscal deficit of ₹84,643 crore is 4.25% of GSDP, as stated with the Budget.
Who was the Chairperson of the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes when it marked its 22nd Foundation Day on 19 February 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Antar Singh Arya
Chairperson Antar Singh Arya spoke on the Commission's work; Hansraj Gangaram Ahir chairs the backward classes commission and Nirupam Chakma is an NCST member.
How much did Bihar receive as the second instalment of XV Finance Commission untied grants for rural local bodies, announced on 19 February 2025?
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Correct answer: C — ₹821.80 crore
Bihar received ₹821.80 crore as the second instalment of untied grants, plus ₹47.93 crore withheld from the first instalment; Haryana got ₹202.47 crore.
The Inland Waterways Terminal at Jogighopa, dedicated to the nation on 18 February 2025, is in which state?
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Correct answer: B — Assam
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal dedicated the Inland Waterways Terminal at Jogighopa, Assam, to the nation.
The Jogighopa terminal is located 91 km from which town in Bhutan?
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Correct answer: C — Gelephu
The terminal is 91 km from Gelephu in Bhutan, 108 km from the Bangladesh border and 147 km from Guwahati.
How much cargo is the Jogighopa Inland Waterways Terminal expected to handle per year by 2027?
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Correct answer: A — 1.1 million tonnes
By 2027 the terminal is expected to handle 1.1 million tonnes of cargo per annum.
Which state's Legislative Assembly adopted the National e-Vidhan Application and became a Digital House on 18 February 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Uttarakhand
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and Speaker Ritu Khanduri inaugurated NeVA in the Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly, making it a Digital House.
The National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) was rolled out to state legislatures on the lines of the e-Vidhan system of which state's Legislative Assembly?
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Correct answer: A — Himachal Pradesh
The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs was made nodal ministry to roll out e-Vidhan, re-designated NeVA, in all states and UTs with legislatures on the lines of the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly.
Where was the NAKSHA urban land survey pilot nationally launched on 18 February 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Raisen
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurated the NAKSHA pilot at Raisen, Madhya Pradesh.
Which organisation is the technical partner for aerial surveys and orthorectified imagery under the NAKSHA programme?
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Correct answer: A — Survey of India
The Survey of India is the technical partner, conducting aerial surveys and providing orthorectified imagery to states and UTs.
Consider the following statements about the NAKSHA pilot launched in February 2025: 1. Its end-to-end web-GIS platform is being developed by the Madhya Pradesh State Electronic Development Corporation. 2. Its cost of about ₹194 crore is fully funded by the Government of India. 3. It is being piloted only in urban local bodies of Madhya Pradesh. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1 and 2 only
MPSEDC is building the web-GIS platform and the roughly ₹194 crore pilot is fully centrally funded; the pilot covers 152 urban local bodies in 26 states and 3 UTs, not only Madhya Pradesh, so only the first two statements are correct.
According to the PLFS quarterly bulletin for October-December 2024, what was the urban unemployment rate for persons aged 15 and above (CWS)?
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Correct answer: C — 6.4%
The urban unemployment rate for persons aged 15 and above fell to 6.4% in October-December 2024 from 6.5% a year earlier.
What was the urban unemployment rate among women aged 15 and above in October-December 2024, as per the PLFS bulletin?
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Correct answer: B — 8.1%
The female urban unemployment rate fell from 8.6% in October-December 2023 to 8.1% in October-December 2024.
Near which creek did ASI's Underwater Archaeology Wing begin its initial investigations off Dwarka in February 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Gomati Creek
The team selected an area near the Gomati Creek for its initial underwater investigations off Dwarka.
Who led the ASI team that began underwater explorations off Dwarka in February 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Prof. Alok Tripathi
The five-member team was led by Prof. Alok Tripathi, Additional Director-General (Archaeology); H.K. Nayak and Dr. Aparajita Sharma were team members.
In which period had ASI's Underwater Archaeology Wing earlier carried out offshore and onshore excavations at Dwarka?
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Correct answer: A — 2005 to 2007
The wing carried out offshore and onshore excavations at Dwarka from 2005 to 2007, when sculptures and stone anchors were found.
Where was the second All-India State Water Ministers' Conference held in February 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Udaipur
The conference, organised by the Ministry of Jal Shakti, began in Udaipur, Rajasthan, on 18 February 2025.
'Water Vision @2047', on which the Udaipur conference built, was first formulated at the 2023 conference held in which city?
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Correct answer: C — Bhopal
Water Vision @2047 was first formulated at the 2023 Bhopal Conference and reviewed at the Secretaries' Conference in Mahabalipuram in 2024.
By when did Amit Shah ask the Jammu and Kashmir administration to ensure full implementation of the three new criminal laws, at the review on 18 February 2025?
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Correct answer: A — April 2025
Amit Shah asked the UT administration to ensure full implementation of the three new criminal laws in Jammu and Kashmir by April 2025.
The Digital Brand Identity Manual (DBIM), launched by MeitY in February 2025, is part of which initiative?
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Correct answer: D — Gov.In: Harmonisation of Government of India's Digital Footprint
DBIM was launched under the 'Gov.In: Harmonisation of Government of India's Digital Footprint' initiative to give government websites a uniform identity.
How many murals feature in India's first Open-Air Art Wall Museum at Mausam Bhawan, opened to mark 150 years of IMD?
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Correct answer: D — 38
The Mausam Bhawan art showcase features 38 murals depicting India's meteorological history and the evolution of weather forecasting.
After reaching Port Stanley on 18 February 2025, INSV Tarini was to sail to which port before returning to India?
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Correct answer: B — Cape Town
Following its stop in Port Stanley, INSV Tarini was to sail to Cape Town before returning to India.
How much Advanced Chemistry Cell capacity was awarded to Reliance New Energy Battery Limited under the PLI scheme on 17 February 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 10 GWh
The Programme Agreement awards Reliance New Energy Battery Limited 10 GWh of ACC capacity after a global tender.
After the Reliance agreement of February 2025, how much cumulative capacity had been awarded under the PLI scheme for Advanced Chemistry Cell?
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Correct answer: C — 40 GWh
With this signing, a cumulative capacity of 40 GWh has been awarded to four firms out of the scheme's 50 GWh target.
Consider the following statements about the PLI scheme for Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) battery storage: 1. It was approved by the Cabinet in May 2021 with an outlay of ₹18,100 crore. 2. It aims at a total manufacturing capacity of 50 GWh. 3. In the first round of bidding in March 2022, the entire 50 GWh was allotted. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1 and 2 only
The scheme was approved in May 2021 with ₹18,100 crore for 50 GWh; the first round in March 2022 allotted only 30 GWh to three firms, so only the first two statements are correct.
What were India's estimated total exports (merchandise and services) in April-January 2024-25?
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Correct answer: A — USD 682.59 billion
Total exports in April-January 2024-25 were estimated at USD 682.59 billion, up 7.21% from USD 636.69 billion; USD 770.06 billion was the imports figure.
Which of the following was the fastest-growing major export category in January 2025, as per the Commerce Ministry?
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Correct answer: B — Electronic goods
Electronic goods exports grew 78.97% to USD 4.11 billion in January 2025, ahead of rice at 44.61% and drugs and pharmaceuticals at 21.46%.
In January 2025, how did India's estimated services exports compare with merchandise exports?
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Correct answer: C — Services exports exceeded merchandise exports
Services exports were estimated at USD 38.55 billion against merchandise exports of USD 36.43 billion in January 2025.
In how many states did the Agriculture Minister approve tur procurement under the Price Support Scheme for kharif 2024-25, as announced on 17 February 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 9
Tur procurement was approved in nine states, from Andhra Pradesh to Uttar Pradesh, for a total of 13.22 lakh tonnes.
Which central nodal agencies will purchase tur from farmers under the Price Support Scheme of PM-AASHA, as stated in February 2025?
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Correct answer: A — NAFED and NCCF
The Government said it is committed to purchasing 100% of tur produced by farmers through the central nodal agencies NAFED and NCCF.
Under the Budget 2025 announcement cited by the Agriculture Ministry, procurement of which pulses up to 100% of a state's production will continue for four more years?
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Correct answer: B — Tur, urad and masur
The Budget 2025 announcement continues procurement of tur (arhar), urad and masur up to 100% of the state's production for another four years.
Which Bill did the Arunachal Pradesh Cabinet approve on 17 February 2025 to create a family-centric citizen database?
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Correct answer: D — Arunachal Pradesh Arun Parivar Patra Authority Bill, 2025
The Cabinet chaired by Pema Khandu approved the Arunachal Pradesh Arun Parivar Patra Authority Bill, 2025.
What is the name of the state think tank approved by the Arunachal Pradesh Cabinet on 17 February 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Institute for Transforming Arunachal
The Cabinet approved the Institute for Transforming Arunachal (ITA) to serve as the state's think tank.
Under the Arunachal Pradesh Arun Parivar Patra Authority Act, 2025, who is the ex-officio Chairperson of the Arun Parivar Patra Authority?
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Correct answer: B — The Chief Secretary of the State
Section 19(6) of the Act makes the Chief Secretary of the State the ex-officio Chairperson of the Authority, headquartered at Itanagar; the Secretary (Planning & Investment) chairs its Executive Committee.
In which city did Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launch the Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme for MSMEs on 17 February 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Mumbai
Nirmala Sitharaman launched MCGS-MSME at the post-budget stakeholders' interaction in Mumbai.
What did the Finance Minister virtually inaugurate at Navy Nagar, Colaba, alongside the MCGS-MSME launch on 17 February 2025?
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Correct answer: D — The first Sachal Aaykar Seva Kendra
She virtually inaugurated the first Sachal Aaykar Seva Kendra in Mumbai, to operate at Navy Nagar, Colaba, for digital services, grievance help and tax awareness.
At what depth did the magnitude 4.0 earthquake strike New Delhi on 17 February 2025, according to the National Center for Seismology?
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Correct answer: A — 5 km
The National Center for Seismology recorded the quake at a shallow depth of 5 km, at 05:36:55 IST.
Near which area of Delhi was the epicentre of the 17 February 2025 earthquake located?
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Correct answer: B — Dhaula Kuan
An official told PTI the epicentre was near Durgabai Deshmukh College of Special Education in Dhaula Kuan.
The Dhaula Kuan region, epicentre of the 17 February 2025 Delhi earthquake, had earlier experienced an earthquake in 2007 of what magnitude, as stated by the National Center for Seismology?
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Correct answer: D — 4.6
NCS Director O.P. Mishra said the region had a 4.6 magnitude earthquake in 2007, but at a depth of 10 km, so it was felt less strongly than the shallow 5 km quake of 2025.
Who presented the Odisha Budget 2025-26 in the state Assembly on 17 February 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Mohan Charan Majhi
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi presented the ₹2,90,000 crore Budget on 17 February 2025.
What is the total size of Odisha's Budget for 2025-26?
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Correct answer: A — ₹2,90,000 crore
The Budget Estimates for 2025-26 are ₹2,90,000 crore, about 9% more than 2024-25's ₹2,65,000 crore; ₹1,70,000 crore is the Programme Budget.
Odisha's capital outlay of ₹65,012 crore in the 2025-26 Budget is what share of the state's GSDP?
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Correct answer: B — 6.1%
The capital outlay of ₹65,012 crore in 2025-26 is 6.1% of GSDP, as per the state's budget documents.
Hours after the Delhi earthquake of 17 February 2025, a magnitude 4.0 quake struck which district of Bihar?
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Correct answer: C — Siwan
The National Center for Seismology recorded a magnitude 4.0 earthquake in Siwan, Bihar, at 08:02 IST at a depth of 10 km.
Rajiv Kumar, who was given a farewell by the Election Commission on 17 February 2025, was India's which Chief Election Commissioner?
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Correct answer: C — 25th
Rajiv Kumar assumed charge as the 25th Chief Election Commissioner on 15 May 2022 and demitted office on 18 February 2025.
The Central Silk Board's international conference SILKTECH 2025 was held on 17 February 2025 as part of which event?
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Correct answer: B — Bharat Tex 2025
SILKTECH 2025 was inaugurated at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, as a part of the mega textile event Bharat Tex 2025.
Under which section of the Telecommunications Act, 2023 is an authorisation needed to establish, operate, maintain or expand a telecommunication network, the subject of TRAI's recommendations of 17 February 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Section 3(1)(b)
Section 3(1)(b) of the Telecommunications Act, 2023 requires such an authorisation; Section 11(1)(a) of the TRAI Act is the provision under which DoT sought TRAI's recommendations.
Which edition of Bharat Tex did PM Narendra Modi address at Bharat Mandapam on 16 February 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 2nd
The Prime Minister remarked that Bharat Mandapam was witnessing the second (2nd) edition of Bharat Tex.
According to PM Modi at Bharat Tex 2025, what is India's current rank among the world's exporters of textiles and apparel?
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Correct answer: C — 6th
The Prime Minister said India is currently ranked the sixth-largest (6th) exporter of textiles and apparel in the world.
How many countries were participating in Bharat Tex 2025, as stated by the Prime Minister?
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Correct answer: C — 120+
The Prime Minister said more than 120 countries were participating, giving every exhibitor exposure to over 120 countries.
Consider the following statements made by PM Modi at Bharat Tex 2025: 1. India's textile and apparel exports rose 7% in the last year. 2. All twelve communities across the textile value chain were part of the event. 3. The event was being held for the first time in Gandhinagar. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
The PM cited a 7% rise in textile and apparel exports and said all twelve value-chain communities took part; the event was the second edition, held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, so the third statement is wrong.
Addressing Bharat Tex 2025, PM Narendra Modi said the world is adopting which vision, in which India can lead the way?
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Correct answer: A — Fashion for Environment and Empowerment
The Prime Minister said the world is adopting the vision of 'Fashion for Environment and Empowerment', and India can lead the way in it.
Which municipal corporation in Gujarat went to the polls on 16 February 2025 along with 68 municipalities?
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Correct answer: D — Junagadh
Voting was held for the Junagadh Municipal Corporation, 68 municipalities and three taluka panchayats; the BJP later won 48 of its 60 seats.
How many seats were declared uncontested in the Gujarat local body elections held on 16 February 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 213
213 seats were declared uncontested as only one candidate remained after all others withdrew; 124 was the number of vacant seats in by-elections.
In the Gujarat local body elections held on 16 February 2025, how many of the 68 municipalities did the BJP win when votes were counted on 18 February?
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Correct answer: D — 60
According to State Election Commission data reported by NDTV, the BJP won 60 of the 68 municipalities, 48 of the 60 seats in Junagadh and all three taluka panchayats.
What did Union Minister Jitendra Singh assure Tripura CM Manik Saha on 16 February 2025 regarding weather forecasting?
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Correct answer: A — A state-of-the-art weather radar in Tripura within a year
Jitendra Singh assured that the Ministry of Earth Sciences will set up a state-of-the-art weather radar in the state within a year, after rainfall exceeding 500 mm.
What is the total length of the Agartala-Akhaura rail link between India and Bangladesh, as stated in February 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 12.24 km
The Agartala-Akhaura corridor is 12.24 km long, with 5.46 km in Tripura and 6.78 km in Bangladesh.
At which venue did President Droupadi Murmu inaugurate Aadi Mahotsav 2025 on 16 February 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium
Aadi Mahotsav 2025 was inaugurated at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, New Delhi, and runs from 16 to 24 February.
Aadi Mahotsav is the flagship initiative of which organisation under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs?
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Correct answer: D — TRIFED
Aadi Mahotsav is the flagship initiative of the Tribal Co-operative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED) under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.
At Aadi Mahotsav 2025, the President said about 1.25 lakh tribal children are being educated in how many Eklavya Model Residential Schools?
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Correct answer: A — More than 470
The President said about 1.25 lakh tribal children are being provided school education through more than 470 Eklavya Model Residential Schools.
PM-JANMAN, highlighted by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs at Aadi Mahotsav 2025, was launched in 2023 with what budget?
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Correct answer: B — ₹24,000 crore
The Ministry said PM-JANMAN, launched in 2023, has a budget of ₹24,000 crore; the Dharti Aba Janjati Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan has ₹80,000 crore.
From which date was the new-format Change of Guard ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan opened to a larger number of visitors?
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Correct answer: B — 22 February 2025
After the President witnessed the inaugural show on 16 February, the ceremony was opened to more visitors from Saturday, 22 February 2025.
Which units perform the military drills in the new-format Change of Guard ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan?
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Correct answer: A — President's Bodyguard and the Ceremonial Guard Battalion
The new format features drills by the troops and horses of the President's Bodyguard and the troops of the Ceremonial Guard Battalion, with the Ceremonial Military Brass Band.