Kerala Current Affairs Quiz — All time
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During her Kerala visit of October 2025, at which temple was President Droupadi Murmu scheduled to perform darshan and aarti on 22 October?
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Correct answer: A — Sabarimala Temple
PIB (President's Secretariat): on October 22, the President will perform darshan and aarti at the Sabarimala Temple.
St. Teresa's College, whose centenary celebrations President Murmu was to attend on 24 October 2025, is located in which city?
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Correct answer: C — Ernakulam
PIB (President's Secretariat): on October 24, the President will grace the centenary celebrations of St. Teresa's College, Ernakulam.
BY 528 (Magdala), an Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft launched on 18 October 2025, was built at which shipyard?
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Correct answer: B — Cochin Shipyard Limited, Kochi
PIB: Magdala was launched at Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), Kochi, and is indigenously designed and built by CSL.
Consider the following statements about Magdala (BY 528): 1. It is the sixth vessel in a series of eight ASW Shallow Water Crafts. 2. It is propelled by gas turbines driving conventional propellers. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. PIB: Magdala is the sixth of eight ASW SWCs; these ships are propelled by three diesel-engine-powered waterjets.
According to Dr Jitendra Singh at the CSIR–NIIST Golden Jubilee in October 2025, India's Global Innovation Index rank has improved from 81 in 2014 to:
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Correct answer: C — 38
PIB: India's Global Innovation Index ranking has improved from 81 in 2014 to 38 this year.
CSIR–National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (NIIST), which completed 50 years in 2025, is located in which city?
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Correct answer: B — Thiruvananthapuram
PIB: the Golden Jubilee programme of CSIR–NIIST concluded at Thiruvananthapuram.
According to a PIB explainer on GST reforms (October 2025), Kerala accounts for nearly what share of India's coir production?
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Correct answer: D — 85%
PIB: Kerala accounts for nearly 85% of India's coir production and is a major contributor to the country's coir exports.
'Tirur Vettila' from Malappuram, Kerala, mentioned in the October 2025 PIB explainer on GST reforms, is a:
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Correct answer: B — Betel leaf
PIB: the Tirur Vettila (Betel Leaf) from Malappuram's Tirur is set to get a push as GST on value-added mouth fresheners and pastes falls from 18% to 5%.
Which research vessel was used by CMLRE to study the ecological impact of the ELSA 3 shipwreck in 2025?
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Correct answer: D — FORV Sagar Sampada
The research cruise was carried out on FORV Sagar Sampada from 2 to 12 June 2025.
After seven natural sites were added in September 2025, how many Indian properties are on UNESCO's Tentative List of World Heritage Sites?
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Correct answer: A — 69
The inclusion of seven natural sites raised India's count on the Tentative List from 62 to 69 properties.
Which cave serves as the global reference point for the Meghalayan Age of the Holocene Epoch, as cited in the UNESCO Tentative List addition of September 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Mawmluh Cave
The Meghalayan Age Caves, particularly Mawmluh Cave, serve as the global reference point for the Meghalayan Age in the Holocene Epoch.
The Eparchaean Unconformity and the Silathoranam natural arch are features of which site added to UNESCO's Tentative List in September 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Tirumala Hills
Tirumala Hills in Andhra Pradesh feature the Eparchaean Unconformity and the Silathoranam (natural arch), representing over 1.5 billion years of Earth's history.
Consider the following pairs of sites added to UNESCO's Tentative List in September 2025 and their states: 1. Naga Hill Ophiolite — Nagaland 2. Erra Matti Dibbalu — Kerala Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 only
Only pair 1 is correct. Naga Hill Ophiolite is in Nagaland, but Erra Matti Dibbalu (Red Sand Hills) is near Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh; the Kerala site is Varkala Cliffs.
Consider the following statements about UNESCO's Tentative List as described in the Ministry of Culture release of 18 September 2025: 1. Inclusion in the Tentative List is a prerequisite for a site to be nominated to the World Heritage List. 2. After the September 2025 additions, cultural properties make up the largest share of India's Tentative List. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. Under UNESCO's protocol, Tentative List inclusion is a prerequisite for nomination, and India's 69 properties comprise 49 cultural, 17 natural and 3 mixed sites.
After the September 2025 expansion, at how many airports is the Fast Track Immigration–Trusted Traveller Programme (FTI-TTP) operational?
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Correct answer: B — 13
With Lucknow, Thiruvananthapuram, Trichy, Kozhikode and Amritsar added on 11 September 2025, Amit Shah said FTI-TTP is operational at a total of 13 airports.
Which of the following airports was NOT among the five added to FTI-TTP on 11 September 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Jaipur
The five airports added were Lucknow, Thiruvananthapuram, Trichy, Kozhikode and Amritsar.
Which two upcoming airports does the Home Ministry plan to integrate with FTI-TTP?
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Correct answer: A — Navi Mumbai and Jewar
Amit Shah said the Ministry of Home Affairs has planned to integrate the programme with the upcoming Navi Mumbai and Jewar airports.
On 7 September 2025, PM Modi recalled the teachings of equality, compassion and universal brotherhood of which social reformer on his birth anniversary?
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Correct answer: C — Sree Narayana Guru
The PM recalled the vision of Sree Narayana Guru on his birth anniversary, citing his teachings of equality, compassion and universal brotherhood.
On 5 September 2025, PM Modi greeted the nation on which festival, describing it as a symbol of unity, hope and cultural pride?
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Correct answer: D — Onam
The PM conveyed greetings on Onam, calling it a symbol of unity, hope and cultural pride.
World Coconut Day, on which the Coconut Development Board launched revised schemes in 2025, is observed on:
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Correct answer: A — 2 September
The CDB celebrated World Coconut Day on 2 September 2025 at Angamaly, Kerala, launching revised schemes.
Under the Coconut Development Board's revised cost norms announced in September 2025, the Area Expansion Programme subsidy was raised to:
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Correct answer: C — ₹56,000 per hectare
The subsidy for the Area Expansion Programme was raised from ₹6,500 per hectare to ₹56,000.
The State Energy Efficiency Index 2024, released on 29 August 2025, was developed by BEE in association with:
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Correct answer: C — Alliance for an Energy Efficient Economy (AEEE)
SEEI 2024 was developed by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency in association with the Alliance for an Energy Efficient Economy.
In SEEI 2024, which State was the top performer in Group 4 (States with energy consumption below 1 MToE)?
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Correct answer: A — Tripura
Tripura topped Group 4 (<1 MToE); Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and Assam topped Groups 1, 2 and 3.
Consider the following statements about the State Energy Efficiency Index 2024: 1. It uses 66 indicators and is the sixth edition of the index. 2. Kerala has achieved 74% adoption of solar-powered agricultural pumps. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as per the Ministry of Power release of 29 August 2025.
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.
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.
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.
In August 2025, the Centre announced a pilot project including the 'one fish one paddy' initiative and biofloc farming to revive diversified fish farming in which region?
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Correct answer: D — Kuttanad, Kerala
MoS George Kurian announced the pilot project to revive diversified fish farming in the Kuttanad region of Kerala, including integrated, cage, 'one fish one paddy' and biofloc farming.
The India-Maldives commemorative stamps released on 25 July 2025 depict the Indian 'Uru' boat, handcrafted in the boatyards of:
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Correct answer: C — Beypore, Kerala
PIB (25 July 2025): the stamps depict the Indian boat Uru, a large wooden dhow handcrafted in the historic boatyards of Beypore, Kerala, and the Maldivian Vadhu Dhoni.
Which building in Male, constructed with India's financial assistance, was jointly inaugurated by PM Modi and President Muizzu on 25 July 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Ministry of Defence building
PIB (25 July 2025): the leaders jointly inaugurated the eleven-storey Ministry of Defence building of Maldives in Male, built with India's financial assistance.
The low-cost nano-sensor developed at NIT Calicut (reported July 2025) detects endotoxins to help in early diagnosis of:
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Correct answer: C — Sepsis
PIB (23 July 2025): the electrochemical biosensor device could help early diagnosis of sepsis; endotoxin from Gram-negative bacteria is the key biomarker.
V.S. Achuthanandan, who died on 21 July 2025, served as Chief Minister of Kerala during which period?
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Correct answer: B — 2006-2011
The Hindu and The Tribune: Achuthanandan was Kerala's Chief Minister from 2006 to 2011.
At what age did former Kerala Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan pass away in July 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 101
The Hindu, The Tribune and The Indian Express: he died in Thiruvananthapuram on 21 July 2025 at the age of 101.
Nilambur, where a PMJVK Skill Development Centre and Girls' Hostel were inaugurated on 18 July 2025, is in which district of Kerala?
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Correct answer: D — Malappuram
PIB (Minority Affairs): George Kurian inaugurated the Rs 7.92 crore Skill Development Centre and Rs 9.97 crore Girls' Hostel under PMJVK at Nilambur, Malappuram, Kerala.
The final round of the 'Mann Ki Baat Talent Hunt Season 5', inaugurated on 13 July 2025, was held in which city?
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Correct answer: B — Thiruvananthapuram
MoYAS: MoS Raksha Nikhil Khadse inaugurated the final round at Jyothis Central School, Kazhakkoottam, Thiruvananthapuram.
Which former Foreign Secretary was nominated to the Rajya Sabha by the President in July 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Harsh Vardhan Shringla
The Hindu and Indian Express: former Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla was among the four nominated to the Rajya Sabha (MHA notification, 12 July 2025).
Consider the following statements regarding nominated members of the Rajya Sabha: 1. The President nominates twelve members under Article 80(1)(a). 2. Nominated members must have special knowledge or practical experience in literature, science, art and social service. 3. The four persons nominated in July 2025 filled seats newly created by Parliament. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
Statements 1 and 2 are correct per Article 80(1)(a) and 80(3). Statement 3 is wrong: the notification says the nominations fill vacancies caused by the retirement of nominated members.
Under which Article of the Constitution did the President nominate four members to the Rajya Sabha in July 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Article 80
MHA notification: 'In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-clause (a) of clause (1) of article 80 ... read with clause (3) of that article'.
Ujjwal Nikam, nominated to the Rajya Sabha in July 2025, is known as the Special Public Prosecutor in which case?
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Correct answer: A — 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks case
The Hindu and Indian Express: Ujjwal Nikam is the Special Public Prosecutor in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks case.
The Aadi Karmayogi mission of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs aims to build a cadre of how many tribal change leaders?
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Correct answer: C — 20 lakh
Ministry of Tribal Affairs: the initiative aims to build a dynamic cadre of 20 lakh tribal grassroots functionaries and village-level change leaders.
Where was the first Regional Process Lab of the Aadi Karmayogi mission launched on 10 July 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Bengaluru
Ministry of Tribal Affairs: the first RPL was hosted in Bengaluru.
Consider the following about the first Aadi Karmayogi Regional Process Lab (July 2025): 1. It was launched on Guru Purnima. 2. It trains State Master Trainers from Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. 3. It is run by the Ministry of Rural Development. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is wrong: Aadi Karmayogi is a mission of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.
What total amount did the Centre approve on 10 July 2025 for six flood- and landslide-affected states as the Central share of SDRF?
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Correct answer: B — ₹1,066.80 crore
MHA: the Central Government approved the release of ₹1,066.80 crore to Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Kerala and Uttarakhand.
Which state received the largest share in the SDRF release of 10 July 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Uttarakhand
MHA: Uttarakhand received ₹455.60 crore, followed by Assam with ₹375.60 crore.
The ₹1,066.80 crore released to six states on 10 July 2025 was given from which fund?
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Correct answer: D — Central share of the State Disaster Response Fund
MHA: the amounts were released as the Central share from the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF).
Where was the 6th Joint Working Group meeting between the Indian Coast Guard and Assam Rifles held in June 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Kochi
PIB: the 6th JWG meeting concluded on 27 June 2025 at ICG District Headquarters No. 4 (Kerala & Mahe), Kochi.
The Indian Coast Guard and Assam Rifles entered into a formal affiliation on 22 May 2019 at which place?
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Correct answer: B — Shillong
PIB: since their formal affiliation on 22 May 2019 in Shillong, the ICG and Assam Rifles have maintained a collaborative relationship.
In the bye-elections to five Assembly constituencies concluded in June 2025, what major change did ECINET enable, according to the ECI?
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Correct answer: D — Direct upload of Voter Turnout (VTR) trends by Presiding Officers
ECI: a major achievement during the bye-polls was uploading of VTR trends directly by Presiding Officers on ECINET, instead of the earlier manual process.
Where was the Spring Term 2025 Passing Out Parade of 186 naval trainees held on 31 May 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala
The Ministry of Defence said the parade was held at the Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala.
The Rajya Raksha Mantri Trophy for the Most Promising Cadet at the INA Spring Term 2025 parade was won by a trainee from which country?
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Correct answer: A — Tanzania
It was awarded to Midshipman Kiondo Michael Florence, a trainee from Tanzania.
Who reviewed the Spring Term 2025 Passing Out Parade at the Indian Naval Academy?
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Correct answer: C — Vice Admiral V. Srinivas
The parade was reviewed by Vice Admiral V. Srinivas, FOC-in-C, Southern Naval Command; VAdm CR Praveen Nair is the Commandant of INA.
The container vessel MSC ELSA 3, which sank in May 2025, went down off the coast of which district of Kerala?
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Correct answer: C — Alappuzha
MSC ELSA 3 sank off the Alappuzha coast, Kerala.
Which specialised pollution control vessel of the Indian Coast Guard was deployed after the MSC ELSA 3 sinking?
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Correct answer: A — ICGS Samudra Prahari
Three Offshore Patrol Vessels and the specialised pollution control vessel ICGS Samudra Prahari were deployed.
Which Indian Navy ship rescued three crew members of MSC ELSA 3 before it sank in May 2025?
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Correct answer: B — INS Sujata
Of the 24 crew, 21 were rescued by the Indian Coast Guard and three by the Indian Navy's INS Sujata.
Twelve of the containers aboard MSC ELSA 3, which sank off Kerala in May 2025, contained which substance?
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Correct answer: C — Calcium carbide
The vessel went down with 640 containers, including 13 with hazardous cargo and 12 containing calcium carbide.
Consider the following statements about MSC ELSA 3: 1. It was en route from Vizhinjam to Kochi when it developed a list. 2. It was carrying liquefied natural gas as its main cargo. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: it was a container vessel carrying 640 containers, with diesel and furnace oil aboard.
Which Indian Coast Guard ship carrying pollution response equipment was deployed at the MSC ELSA 3 site on 25 May 2025?
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Correct answer: D — ICGS Saksham
ICG ship Saksham, carrying pollution response equipment, was deployed at the site.
The Nilambur Assembly constituency, where a bye-election was announced in May 2025, is in which state?
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Correct answer: D — Kerala
35-Nilambur is in Kerala.
The bye-elections announced by the ECI on 25 May 2025 covered how many Assembly constituencies in how many states?
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Correct answer: A — Five constituencies in four states
Five constituencies: Kadi (SC) and Visavadar in Gujarat, Nilambur in Kerala, Ludhiana West in Punjab and Kaliganj in West Bengal.
Consider the following statements about voter enrolment as noted by the ECI in May 2025: 1. Section 14 of the Representation of the People Act 1950 was amended by the Election Laws (Amendment) Act 2021. 2. After the amendment, there are four qualifying dates in a year to enrol as a voter. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as per the ECI release.
The embankment settlement and RE wall failure reported on 19 May 2025, after which NHAI debarred the concessionaire, occurred on which section of NH-66 in Kerala?
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Correct answer: A — Ramanattukara–Valanchery
The incident occurred on the Ramanattukara–Valanchery section of NH-66.
Consider the following statements about NHAI's action over the NH-66 incident in Kerala (May 2025): 1. The concessionaire, KNR Constructions Ltd, was disallowed from ongoing and future bidding. 2. The project consultant was let off with a warning. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: the consultant, Highway Engineering Consultant, was also disallowed from bidding and its team leader was suspended.