Maharashtra 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.
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.
From which landmark did Mansukh Mandaviya lead the Fit India Sundays on Cycle ride on 16 February 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Gateway of India, Mumbai
The ride was flagged off from the Gateway of India, Mumbai, and ended at Girgaon Chowpatty via Marine Drive, with the message #FightObesity.
The government's first event in the International Year of Cooperatives 2025, a three-day international conference that concluded on 15 February 2025, was held at:
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Correct answer: C — VAMNICOM, Pune
The conference was organised by the Ministry of Cooperation at the Vaikunth Mehta National Institute of Cooperative Management (VAMNICOM), Pune.
At his review of the new criminal laws in Maharashtra on 14 February 2025, Amit Shah asked the state to set up a model version of which system?
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Correct answer: A — Directorate of Prosecution
Shah said Maharashtra should establish a model Directorate of Prosecution system in line with the new criminal laws.
Where was LSAM 11 (Yard 79), the eighth Missile cum Ammunition Barge for the Indian Navy, launched on 14 February 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Mira Bhayandar
LSAM 11 was launched at Mira Bhayandar, Maharashtra, the launch site of the Visakhapatnam-based shipyard SECON Engineering Projects.
The Deharji Medium Irrigation Project, whose revised cost of ₹2,599.15 crore the Maharashtra Cabinet approved on 11 February 2025, is in which district?
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Correct answer: C — Palghar
The project is in Vikramgad taluka of Palghar district, and part of its water is reserved for drinking water in Vasai-Virar.
Which body will bear the escalated cost of the Deharji project approved by the Maharashtra Cabinet in February 2025?
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Correct answer: D — MMRDA
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) will bear the escalated cost of the dam project.
The Janai-Shirsai Lift Irrigation Scheme, whose canals the Maharashtra Cabinet decided in February 2025 to convert into closed pipelines, serves talukas of which district?
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Correct answer: A — Pune
The scheme serves the drought-prone Daund, Baramati and Purandar talukas of Pune district.
In the fake currency case busted by the DRI in February 2025, the seized security-thread currency paper had arrived in Delhi from:
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Correct answer: B — Hong Kong
The 203 sheets of currency paper with 'RBI' and 'Bharat' inscriptions had arrived from Hong Kong at the New Courier Terminal, Delhi, on 24 January 2025.
How much high-grade cocaine did NCB Mumbai seize while dismantling a drug network, as announced on 7 February 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 11.54 kg
NCB Mumbai seized 11.54 kg of high-quality cocaine, along with 4.9 kg of hydroponic ganja and 5.5 kg of cannabis gummies.
Who was named Player of the Match in the first India–England ODI at Nagpur on 6 February 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Shubman Gill
Shubman Gill was Player of the Match for his 87 off 96 balls as India chased down 249 to win by four wickets.
Which Indian bowler took 3 for 53 on his ODI debut against England at Nagpur on 6 February 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Harshit Rana
Harshit Rana took 3 for 53 in seven overs on his ODI debut, including the wickets of Ben Duckett, Harry Brook and Liam Livingstone.
By what margin did India beat England in the fifth T20I at the Wankhede Stadium on 2 February 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 150 runs
India made 247 for 9 and bowled England out for 97 in 10.3 overs to win by 150 runs and take the series 4–1.
Abhishek Sharma's 135 against England on 2 February 2025 became the highest T20I score by an India batter, surpassing the record of:
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Correct answer: D — Shubman Gill
Abhishek's 135 off 54 balls is the highest individual T20I score for India, surpassing Shubman Gill's 126.
Where was the fifth T20I between India and England, in which Abhishek Sharma scored 135, played on 2 February 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
The fifth and final T20I was played at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, where India won by 150 runs.
PM-JANMAN, under which 27 roads were sanctioned for Maharashtra in January 2025, is aimed at which group?
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Correct answer: C — Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups
PIB 2097617: the roads give all-weather connectivity to 27 Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) habitations under PM-JANMAN.
What was the total length of the 27 PM-JANMAN roads sanctioned for Maharashtra in January 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 50.13 km
PIB 2097617: 27 roads measuring 50.13 km with an estimated investment of ₹50.35 crore were sanctioned.
A central expert team was sent to which city in January 2025 after a spurt in Guillain-Barré Syndrome cases?
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Correct answer: D — Pune
PIB 2096793: the Union Health Ministry deputed a team to Pune, Maharashtra.
Which of the following institutions was NOT listed as contributing experts to the central GBS team sent to Pune?
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Correct answer: C — AIIMS Jodhpur
PIB 2096793: the seven experts came from NCDC Delhi, NIMHANS Bengaluru, the Regional Office of Health & FW and NIV Pune; AIIMS Jodhpur was not listed.
NUCFDC, whose corporate office was inaugurated in Mumbai on 24 January 2025, is the umbrella organisation for which institutions?
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Correct answer: B — Urban cooperative banks
PIB 2095982: the National Urban Cooperative Finance and Development Corporation is the umbrella organisation for urban cooperative banks.
How many urban cooperative banks does India have, according to the Cooperation Minister on 24 January 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 1,465
PIB 2095982: India has 1,465 urban cooperative banks, nearly half in Gujarat and Maharashtra, and 49 scheduled cooperative banks.
With which company did Maharashtra sign its largest MoU, worth ₹3,05,000 crore, at Davos in January 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Reliance Industries
ET (citing CMO Maharashtra): the largest MoU was with Reliance Industries, worth ₹3,05,000 crore.
How many MoUs worth ₹15.70 lakh crore had Maharashtra signed at Davos by 22 January 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 54
ET: Maharashtra had signed 54 MoUs worth ₹15.70 lakh crore over two days, the government stated on 22 January.
How many TEUs did Jawaharlal Nehru Port handle in 2024, its highest ever?
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Correct answer: B — 7.05 million TEUs
PIB 2094901: in 2024 the port handled its highest ever container volume of 7.05 million TEUs.
How much capacity did the second phase of the Bharat Mumbai Container Terminal add to JNPA in January 2025?
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Correct answer: D — 2.4 million TEUs
PIB 2094901: commissioning of BMCT Phase 2 in January 2025 added 2.4 million TEUs to JNPA's capacity.
Which port became India's largest by crossing 10 million TEUs of capacity in January 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Jawaharlal Nehru Port, Mumbai
PIB 2094901: JNPA became India's largest port by crossing 10+ million TEUs capacity in January 2025.
India's first-of-its-kind CSIR Innovation Complex, inaugurated on 17 January 2025, is located in which city?
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Correct answer: C — Mumbai
PIB (S&T): Jitendra Singh inaugurated India's first-of-its-kind CSIR Innovation Complex in Mumbai through virtual mode on 17 January.
How many ready-to-move incubation labs does the CSIR Innovation Complex, Mumbai have?
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Correct answer: D — 24
PIB: the complex is spread over nine floors and equipped with 24 ready-to-move incubation labs.
Which school won first prize in the 25th National Youth Parliament Competition, 2023-24 for Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas?
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Correct answer: A — JNV Chandrapur, Maharashtra
PIB (Parliamentary Affairs): Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Chandrapur, Maharashtra (Pune Region) won first prize.
Where was the prize distribution of the 25th National Youth Parliament Competition for JNVs held on 16 January 2025?
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Correct answer: C — GMC Balayogi Auditorium, Parliament Library Building
PIB: the function was held at GMC Balayogi Auditorium, Parliament Library Building, Parliament House Complex, New Delhi.
Which edition of Army Day was observed on 15 January 2025?
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Correct answer: D — 77th
PIB: CDS greeted the Indian Army on the 77th Army Day on 15 January 2025.
In which city was the 'Gaurav Gatha' event of the 77th Army Day celebrations held, addressed by Rajnath Singh?
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Correct answer: D — Pune
PIB: 'Gaurav Gatha' was organised in Pune on 15 January 2025 as part of the 77th Army Day celebrations.
According to Rajnath Singh on Army Day 2025, India's defence exports crossed which record figure?
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Correct answer: B — ₹21,000 crore
PIB: Defence exports, around ₹2,000 crore a decade ago, crossed a record ₹21,000 crore; ₹1.27 lakh crore was domestic production.
Which three naval combatants were commissioned together at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai on 15 January 2025?
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Correct answer: B — INS Surat, INS Nilgiri and INS Vaghsheer
PIB (MoD): PM dedicated INS Surat, INS Nilgiri and INS Vaghsheer to the nation in Mumbai on 15 January 2025.
Consider the following statements about the vessels commissioned on 15 January 2025: 1. INS Nilgiri is dedicated to the maritime prowess of the Chola dynasty. 2. INS Vaghsheer is the sixth submarine of the P75 class. 3. INS Surat is a submarine. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 and 2 only
INS Surat is a destroyer; Nilgiri (Chola dynasty) and Vaghsheer (sixth P75) are correctly described.
INS Nilgiri, commissioned on 15 January 2025, is the lead ship of which project?
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Correct answer: C — Project P17A
PIB (SAIL release): INS Nilgiri is the indigenous lead ship of the Nilgiri-class Project P17A frigates built by MDL.
How much special steel did SAIL supply for INS Nilgiri?
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Correct answer: C — 4,000 tonnes
PIB: SAIL supplied the entire 4,000 tonnes of special steel (DMR 249A HR sheets and plates) for INS Nilgiri.
The ISKCON Sri Sri Radha Madanmohanji Temple inaugurated by PM Modi on 15 January 2025 is located in:
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Correct answer: B — Kharghar, Navi Mumbai
PIB (PMO): the temple is an ISKCON project in Kharghar, Navi Mumbai.
The garden being developed in the ISKCON temple complex at Navi Mumbai is inspired by:
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Correct answer: A — The 12 forests of Vrindavan
PIB: the PM noted that a garden inspired by the 12 forests of Vrindavan is being developed.
The keel of a Training Ship for the Indian Coast Guard was laid on 13 January 2025 at:
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Correct answer: A — Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders, Mumbai
PIB (MoD): the keel-laying of the ICG Training Ship (Yard 16101) was held at MDL, Mumbai.
How many under-trainee officers will the new Indian Coast Guard Training Ship be able to train?
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Correct answer: D — 70
PIB: the ship will train 70 under-trainee officers, including women officers.
The Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), whose new auditorium was inaugurated on 11 January 2025, is located in:
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Correct answer: A — Pune
PIB: the Minister inaugurated an auditorium of the Film and Television Institute of India, Pune.
What is the seating capacity of FTII's new Cinema Theatre cum Auditorium inaugurated on 11 January 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 586
PIB: the auditorium has 586 seats.
Which feature of FTII's new auditorium is believed to be the first of its kind, with a patent filed for it?
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Correct answer: B — A horizontally movable 50 ft x 20 ft screen
PIB: the horizontally movable screen, 50 ft wide and 20 ft high, is believed to be the first of its kind; FTII has filed for a patent.
Under which Union Ministry does FTII function as an autonomous society?
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Correct answer: D — Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
PIB: FTII is an autonomous institute registered as a society under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
Vaghsheer, delivered to the Indian Navy on 9 January 2025, is which submarine of the Project 75 class?
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Correct answer: D — Sixth
PIB (Defence): Vaghsheer is the sixth submarine of the Project 75 class.
The Project 75 submarines, including Vaghsheer, were built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders in collaboration with which company?
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Correct answer: A — Naval Group, France
PIB (Defence): the submarine was constructed by MDL, Mumbai, in collaboration with Naval Group, France.
Consider the following statements about the submarine Vaghsheer: 1. It was launched in April 2022. 2. It began sea trials in December 2023. 3. It was delivered to the Navy before completing its sea trials. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
PIB (Defence): launched in April 2022, sea trials from December 2023, delivered on 9 January 2025 after successful completion of mandatory sea trials.
Which MSME shipyard built LSAM 14, the Missile cum Ammunition Barge inducted at Naval Dockyard Mumbai on 7 January 2025?
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Correct answer: B — SECON Engineering Projects, Visakhapatnam
PIB (Defence): the eight MCA barges were contracted with MSME shipyard SECON Engineering Projects Pvt. Ltd., Visakhapatnam, on 19 February 2021.
Where were the Missile cum Ammunition Barges, including LSAM 14, model-tested for seaworthiness?
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Correct answer: C — Naval Science and Technological Laboratory, Visakhapatnam
PIB (Defence): the barges were model-tested at the Naval Science and Technological Laboratory (NSTL), Visakhapatnam.
How many Ammunition cum Torpedo cum Missile (ACTCM) barges were contracted with Suryadipta Projects, Thane, in March 2021?
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Correct answer: C — Eleven
PIB (Defence): the contract for eleven ACTCM barges was concluded with Suryadipta Projects Pvt. Ltd., Thane, on 5 March 2021.
LSAM 22, inducted at Naval Dockyard Mumbai on 6 January 2025, is which number in its series of ACTCM barges?
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Correct answer: D — Eighth
PIB (Defence): LSAM 22 (Yard 132) is the eighth ACTCM barge; seven had already been delivered.
During which period did Rajagopala Chidambaram serve as Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission and Secretary, DAE?
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Correct answer: B — 1993–2000
DAE: he was Chairman, AEC and Secretary, DAE from 1993 to 2000; Director, BARC 1990–1993; PSA 2001–2018.
Rajagopala Chidambaram, who died on 4 January 2025, chaired which international body's Board of Governors during 1994–1995?
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Correct answer: C — International Atomic Energy Agency
DAE: he was Chairman of the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (1994–1995).
Consider the following statements about Rajagopala Chidambaram: 1. He played an integral role in India's first nuclear test in 1974. 2. He led the DAE team during the Pokhran-II tests in 1998. 3. He received the Padma Vibhushan in 1999. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
DAE: all three are stated – integral role in 1974, led the DAE team in Pokhran-II (1998), Padma Shri 1975 and Padma Vibhushan 1999.
Which senior Maoist cadre was among the 11 who surrendered in Gadchiroli on 1 January 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Vimla Chandra Sidam alias Tarakka
The Hindu; Indian Express: 11 Maoists, including senior cadre Vimla Chandra Sidam alias Tarakka, surrendered in the presence of CM Devendra Fadnavis.
What was the length of the Gatta–Gardewada–Wangeturi road inaugurated by Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis in Gadchiroli on 1 January 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 32 km
The Hindu; Indian Express: the CM inaugurated the 32-km Gatta–Gardewada–Wangeturi road and MSRTC bus services on the Wangeturi–Gardewada–Gatta–Aheri route.
With which company did the Ministry of Defence sign a contract of about ₹1,990 crore on 30 December 2024 for construction of the Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) plug for the DRDO-AIP system?
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Correct answer: A — Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited
PIB (Defence): the ~₹1,990 crore AIP plug contract was signed with Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited, Mumbai.
The ₹877 crore contract signed with Naval Group, France, on 30 December 2024 is for integrating the Electronic Heavy Weight Torpedo on which class of Indian Navy submarines?
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Correct answer: D — Kalvari class
PIB (Defence): the Naval Group contract covers integration of the DRDO-developed EHWT on the Kalvari-class submarines.
Consider the following statements about the submarine contracts signed by the Ministry of Defence on 30 December 2024: 1. The two contracts together were worth about ₹2,867 crore. 2. The AIP technology is being indigenously developed by DRDO. 3. The torpedo integration contract was the larger of the two, at about ₹1,990 crore. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1 and 2 only
PIB (Defence): the contracts total about ₹2,867 crore and the AIP technology is being developed by DRDO; the EHWT contract was about ₹877 crore while the AIP plug contract was about ₹1,990 crore, so statement 3 is wrong.
On 30 December 2024, Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis directed the scrapping of about how many old government vehicles?
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Correct answer: D — 13,000
India Today/Indian Express: the CM directed that over 13,000 old government vehicles be scrapped.
Consider the following statements about Maharashtra's directions of 30 December 2024 on the state transport fleet: 1. State transport buses older than 15 years are to be scrapped. 2. The remaining buses are to be retrofitted with LNG and CNG systems. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
India Today/Indian Express: buses older than 15 years are to be scrapped and the remaining buses retrofitted with LNG and CNG; both statements are correct.