Odisha Current Affairs Quiz — Last 12 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
In which script is the Santhali version of the Constitution of India, released on 25 December 2025, written?
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Correct answer: A — Ol Chiki
PIB 2208453: the President said the Constitution is now available in the Santhali language, written in the Ol Chiki script.
Santhali was included in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution by which Amendment Act?
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Correct answer: C — 92nd Amendment Act, 2003
PIB 2208453 and 2208484: Santhali was included in the Eighth Schedule through the 92nd Amendment Act, 2003.
Consider the following statements about the Santhali Constitution released in December 2025: 1. The Ol Chiki script was developed by Pandit Raghunath Murmu in 1925. 2. The translation was published by the Legislative Department of the Ministry of Law and Justice. 3. It was released at a joint sitting in Parliament House. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 and 2 only
PIB 2208484: Ol Chiki was developed by Pandit Raghunath Murmu in 1925 and the translation was published by the Legislative Department. It was released at Rashtrapati Bhavan, so statement 3 is wrong.
In which Odisha district was Naxal Central Committee member Ganesh Uike neutralised, as announced on 25 December 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Kandhamal
PIB 2208505: six Naxalites including Central Committee member Ganesh Uike were neutralised in a major operation in Kandhamal, Odisha.
By what date has the Union Home Ministry resolved to eliminate Naxalism, as reiterated on 25 December 2025?
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Correct answer: D — 31 March 2026
PIB 2208505: 'We are resolved to eliminate Naxalism before the 31st of March 2026.'
What is the name of the unified WhatsApp chatbot for government services launched by Odisha on 25 December 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Ama Sathi
The New Indian Express and Pragativadi: CM Mohan Charan Majhi launched the 'Ama Sathi Unified WhatsApp Chatbot'.
Odisha's 'Ama Sathi' chatbot, launched in December 2025, gives access to how many government services?
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Correct answer: D — Over 150
The New Indian Express and Pragativadi: the chatbot provides access to over 150 essential government services.
ICGS Amulya, commissioned in Goa on 19 December 2025, is the third vessel of which class of Fast Patrol Vessels?
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Correct answer: B — Adamya class
PIB 2206579: Amulya is the third in the series of eight new-generation Adamya-class Fast Patrol Vessels.
Consider the following statements about ICGS Amulya: 1. It was built by Goa Shipyard Limited with more than 60% indigenous components. 2. It will be based at Paradip under the Coast Guard Region (North East). 3. It is a 51-metre vessel with a top speed of 35 knots. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 and 2 only
PIB 2206579: GSL-built with over 60% indigenous content, and based at Paradip under the Commander, Coast Guard Region (North East). The 51-metre ship's top speed is 27 knots, so statement 3 is wrong.
Which policy did Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi launch at the Odisha Pharma Summit on 16 December 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Odisha Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices Policy 2025
OrissaPOST, ET and The New Indian Express: the CM launched the Odisha Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices Policy 2025 at the summit.
Where is the medical devices manufacturing park unveiled at the Odisha Pharma Summit on 16 December 2025 located?
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Correct answer: B — Khordha
ET and The New Indian Express: a pharmaceutical park at Khordha-Nayagarh and a medical devices manufacturing park at Khordha were unveiled.
The Odisha Watermanship and Lifeguard Institute (OSWALI), inaugurated on 12 December 2025, is located near which place?
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Correct answer: A — Konark
PTI, OdishaBytes and Kalinga TV (12 Dec 2025): OSWALI was inaugurated at Ramchandi near Konark in Puri district.
Consider the following statements about OSWALI, inaugurated in Odisha on 12 December 2025: 1. It was built at a cost of ₹12 crore. 2. It will train only Odisha's own fire services personnel. 3. An MoU was signed with the National Institute of Water Sports, Goa. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 1 and 3 only
PTI, OdishaBytes, Kalinga TV and TOI: OSWALI cost ₹12 crore and will train fire personnel from across the country, CAPFs, NDRF, police and volunteers; an MoU was signed with NIWS, Goa.
The India–EU Ideathon on Combating Marine Plastic Pollution, concluded on 10 December 2025, was organised under which framework?
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Correct answer: B — India–EU Trade and Technology Council
PIB 2201803: the Ideathon was organised under Working Group 2 of the India–EU Trade and Technology Council (TTC).
In which city did the India–EU Ideathon on Marine Plastic Pollution conclude on 10 December 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Bhubaneswar
PIB 2201803: the final ceremony was held at the BCKIC Foundation, KIIT, Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
The Maa Tarini shrine, whose ₹312 crore development project's foundation stone was laid on 7 December 2025, is in which district of Odisha?
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Correct answer: A — Keonjhar
TOI and Pragativadi: the shrine is at Ghatagaon in Keonjhar district.
What is the cost of the Maa Tarini shrine integrated development project at Ghatagaon whose foundation stone Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi laid on 7 December 2025?
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Correct answer: C — ₹312 crore
TOI and Pragativadi: the foundation stone was laid for the ₹312 crore integrated development of the Maa Tarini shrine.
In which city was the Global Energy Leaders' Summit 2025 held, where Pralhad Joshi spoke on 6 December 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Puri
PIB 2199775: Pralhad Joshi addressed the Global Energy Leaders' Summit 2025 in Puri, Odisha (5–7 December 2025).
What record non-fossil capacity addition did India register in FY 2025-26, as stated by Pralhad Joshi on 6 December 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 31.25 GW
PIB 2199775: India recorded its highest-ever non-fossil addition of 31.25 GW in the current financial year, including 24.28 GW of solar.
Under PM Surya Ghar, which model was approved on 6 December 2025 for installing 1.5 lakh rooftop solar systems in Odisha?
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Correct answer: B — Utility-Led Aggregation (ULA) model
PIB 2199775: a consumer-owned Utility-Led Aggregation (ULA) model under PM Surya Ghar was approved for 1.5 lakh rooftop systems of 1 kW each in Odisha.
What outlay did the Odisha Cabinet approve on 5 December 2025 for the Mukhyamantri Resham Bikas Yojana (silk development scheme) over five years?
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Correct answer: B — ₹274 crore
The New Indian Express and Prameya News: the silk development scheme has a provision of ₹274 crore over five years.
The Odisha weaving industry scheme approved on 5 December 2025 is aligned with which state policy?
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Correct answer: A — Odisha Apparel and Technical Textile Policy 2022
The New Indian Express and Prameya News: the scheme is aligned with the Odisha Apparel and Technical Textile Policy 2022 and the Industrial Policy Resolution 2015.
In which city was the ITU–TRAI Workshop on Performance, Quality of Service and Quality of Experience inaugurated on 4 December 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Bhubaneswar
PIB 2198655: TRAI, in partnership with ITU, inaugurated the workshop in Bhubaneswar.
Who delivered the inaugural address at the ITU–TRAI QoS/QoE workshop in December 2025 as Chairman of TRAI?
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Correct answer: B — Anil Kumar Lahoti
PIB 2198655: the inaugural address was given by Anil Kumar Lahoti, Chairman, TRAI; Atul Kumar Chaudhary is Secretary, TRAI; Seizo Onoe is Director, ITU-TSB; Manoj Ahuja is Odisha Chief Secretary.
Which port achieved its fastest-ever 100 MMT cargo throughput in a fiscal on 27 November 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Paradip Port
Paradip Port Authority, Odisha, crossed 100 MMT on 27 November 2025 in 241 days, its fastest ever.
In how many days did Paradip Port reach 100 MMT cargo in FY 2025-26?
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Correct answer: D — 241
The record was achieved in 241 days in FY 2025-26 against 253 days in FY 2024-25.
Consider the following statements about Paradip Port's FY 2025-26 performance: 1. It crossed the 100 MMT mark for the 9th consecutive year. 2. Container cargo makes up around 45% of the port's total cargo volume. 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: coal makes up around 45% of cargo; container cargo grew 32% year-on-year.
Which state won the Gold Medal in the Partner State category at IITF 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Rajasthan
In the Partner State category Rajasthan won gold, Bihar silver and Uttar Pradesh bronze; Maharashtra got a special commendation.
At the 44th IITF (2025), which state won the Gold Medal in the 'States and Union Territories' category?
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Correct answer: B — Odisha
Odisha won gold, Madhya Pradesh silver and Puducherry bronze in the States and UTs category.
Which company won all three coal blocks auctioned in the 13th round of commercial coal mine auctions (November 2025)?
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Correct answer: A — Damodar Valley Corporation
Damodar Valley Corporation submitted the closing bids for Pirpainti Barahat, Dhulia North and Mandakini-B.
The Mandakini-B coal block auctioned in the 13th round of commercial coal auctions is located in which state?
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Correct answer: D — Odisha
Mandakini-B is in Odisha; Pirpainti Barahat and Dhulia North are in Jharkhand.
Rabi Ray, remembered on his birth anniversary on 26 November 2025, was the Speaker of which Lok Sabha?
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Correct answer: D — Ninth
Rabi Ray was Speaker of the Ninth Lok Sabha from 19 December 1989 to 9 July 1991.
Former Lok Sabha Speaker Rabi Ray was born in which state?
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Correct answer: B — Odisha
He was born on 26 November 1926 at Bhanaragarh village in Puri district of Odisha.
To what capacity is Rourkela Steel Plant planned to be expanded by 2030, as announced in November 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 9.8 million tonnes
The plan is to double RSP's capacity to 9.8 million tonnes by 2030.
Consider the following statements about Rourkela Steel Plant: 1. It is India's first public sector integrated steel plant. 2. It is located in Jharkhand. 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: Rourkela Steel Plant is in Odisha.
On which occasion will the National Gopal Ratna Awards 2025 be presented?
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Correct answer: A — National Milk Day, 26 November
The awards will be presented on 26 November 2025 as part of National Milk Day celebrations.
Since which year has the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying been conferring the National Gopal Ratna Awards annually?
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Correct answer: D — 2021
NGRA has been conferred annually since 2021. 2014 is when the Rashtriya Gokul Mission was launched.
Which state emerged as the overall champion at the 4th National EMRS Sports Meet 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Telangana
Telangana won the overall championship with 230 medals and 714 points.
Where did the 4th National EMRS Sports Meet 2025 conclude?
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Correct answer: B — Rourkela
It concluded at the Birsa Munda Athletics Stadium, Rourkela, Odisha.
Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) for tribal students were launched in:
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Correct answer: A — 1997–98
EMRS were launched in 1997–98 to provide quality residential education to tribal students from Class 6 to 12.
Where was the 'Phenome National Conclave on Longitudinal Cohort Studies: Cohort Connect 2025' launched on 13 November 2025?
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Correct answer: B — CSIR–IMMT, Bhubaneswar
Dr Jitendra Singh launched Cohort Connect 2025 at CSIR–IMMT, Bhubaneswar, on the eve of World Diabetes Day.
Cohort Connect 2025 was launched on the eve of which day observed on 14 November?
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Correct answer: A — World Diabetes Day
The conclave was launched on 13 November, the eve of World Diabetes Day on 14 November.
'Mandia Dibasa', inaugurated by Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan in Bhubaneswar in November 2025, is a celebration of what?
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Correct answer: D — Millets
Mandia Dibasa means Millet Day; the event promoted Shree Anna (millets).
At Mandia Dibasa 2025, Shivraj Singh Chouhan called for millets to be included in which programme?
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Correct answer: B — Mid-day meals
Chouhan called for millets to be included in mid-day meals.
In November 2025, the Union Government released over how much in XV Finance Commission grants to rural local bodies in Odisha?
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Correct answer: A — ₹444 crore
The Centre released over ₹444 crore: ₹342.60 crore as the second instalment of Untied Grants and ₹101.78 crore withheld from the first instalment.
Who chaired the Fifteenth Finance Commission, whose grants were released to Odisha's rural local bodies in November 2025?
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Correct answer: C — N.K. Singh
The Fifteenth Finance Commission was headed by N.K. Singh.
The Fifteenth Finance Commission was constituted on 27 November 2017 under which Article of the Constitution?
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Correct answer: D — Article 280
The Fifteenth Finance Commission was constituted in pursuance of clause (1) of Article 280 of the Constitution with effect from 27 November 2017.
Near which place did Severe Cyclonic Storm Montha cross the Andhra Pradesh-Yanam coast around midnight of 28-29 October 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Narsapur
IMD: Montha crossed the coast between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam, to the south of Kakinada, close to Narsapur.
Consider the following statements about Cyclone Montha: 1. It crossed the Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts as a Severe Cyclonic Storm. 2. By 8:30 am on 29 October 2025 it had weakened into a Deep Depression over coastal Andhra Pradesh and adjoining Telangana. 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 IMD's 29 October 2025 press release.
Where did the Department of Telecommunications set up a 24x7 control room ahead of Cyclone Montha?
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Correct answer: D — Vijayawada
DoT established a 24x7 control room at its Andhra Pradesh LSA office in Vijayawada.
What is the total procurement amount approved on 27 October 2025 for pulses and oilseeds in Telangana, Odisha, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh for Kharif 2025-26?
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Correct answer: B — ₹15,095.83 crore
PIB: the total approved procurement amount for the four states is ₹15,095.83 crore.
Under which umbrella scheme were the Kharif 2025-26 pulses and oilseeds procurement approvals granted on 27 October 2025?
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Correct answer: C — PM-AASHA
PIB: approvals were granted under the Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay SanraksHan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA) and other schemes of the ministry.
In which state was 100% procurement of arhar approved for Kharif 2025-26 on 27 October 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Odisha
PIB: approval was granted for 100% procurement of arhar in Odisha.
In the 127th episode of Mann Ki Baat, the PM mentioned 'Garbage Cafes' where people get a meal in exchange for plastic waste. In which city are they run?
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Correct answer: C — Ambikapur
The PM said Garbage Cafes are being run in Ambikapur, Chhattisgarh: 1 kg of plastic gets lunch or dinner, half a kg gets breakfast.
According to Mann Ki Baat (26 October 2025), mangroves have spread over about 3,500 hectares on the Dholera coast in five years. Dholera is in which state?
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Correct answer: D — Gujarat
The PM said Gujarat's Forest Department planted mangroves near Dholera near Ahmedabad; a Mangrove Learning Centre has also been set up at Kori Creek, Kutch.
As stated in Mann Ki Baat (October 2025), from which date does India enter the 150th year of the national song 'Vande Mataram'?
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Correct answer: B — 7 November 2025
The PM said that on 7 November India will enter the 150th year of 'Vande Mataram'; Tagore first sang it in 1896.
Koraput coffee, praised by the PM in the 127th Mann Ki Baat, is grown in which state?
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Correct answer: A — Odisha
The PM said people from Odisha had written to him about Koraput coffee and praised its taste.
Who chaired the National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) meeting on 25 October 2025 that reviewed preparedness for the impending cyclone in the Bay of Bengal?
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Correct answer: B — Cabinet Secretary Dr. T. V. Somanathan
PIB: Cabinet Secretary Dr. T. V. Somanathan chaired the NCMC meeting; the Union Home Secretary and NDMA officials attended.
Consider the following statements about the NCMC review of 25 October 2025: 1. Fishermen were advised not to venture into the sea off Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Yanam and Odisha from 26 to 29 October. 2. The Indian Coast Guard had shepherded over 900 ships to jetties and shores. 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 PIB release on the NCMC meeting.
The NCMC on 25 October 2025 reviewed cyclone preparedness of several state/UT governments. Which one of the following was NOT among them?
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Correct answer: C — West Bengal
PIB: the Cabinet Secretary reviewed the preparedness of Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. West Bengal was not part of the review.
PM Modi launched development projects worth about how much in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, on 16 October 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Rs 13,430 crore
PIB: the Prime Minister laid the foundation stone, inaugurated and dedicated projects worth around Rs 13,430 crore in Kurnool.
The Srikakulam–Angul Natural Gas Pipeline, dedicated to the nation on 16 October 2025, was built by which company?
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Correct answer: D — GAIL (India) Limited
PIB: the Prime Minister dedicated the Srikakulam–Angul Natural Gas Pipeline of GAIL India Limited, built at about Rs 1,730 crore, spanning about 124 km in Andhra Pradesh and 298 km in Odisha.
Consider the following statements about the Kurnool projects of 16 October 2025: 1. The Orvakal and Kopparthy Industrial Areas are being developed jointly by NICDIT and APIIC. 2. The Kurnool-III Pooling Station project includes a 400 kV single-circuit line to Chilakaluripeta. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. PIB: Orvakal (Kurnool) and Kopparthy (Kadapa) are developed jointly by NICDIT and APIIC; the Kurnool-III project includes a 765 kV double-circuit line to Chilakaluripeta.
Where is the ₹119.94 crore Smart & Integrated Fishing Harbour, whose foundation stone was laid on 11 October 2025, being built?
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Correct answer: A — Karaikal, Puducherry
PIB: the Smart & Integrated Fishing Harbour in Karaikal, Puducherry, is being developed at a cost of ₹119.94 crore.
Consider the following statements about the fisheries projects launched on 11 October 2025: 1. The ₹170 crore trout fisheries project in Uttarakhand is funded under PMMSY. 2. The ₹100 crore Integrated Aqua Park at Hirakud, Sambalpur, Odisha, is under PMMSY. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only 2 is correct. PIB: the Uttarakhand trout project is under the Fisheries Infrastructure Development Fund (FIDF), not PMMSY; the Hirakud Integrated Aqua Park is a ₹100 crore PMMSY project.
Which port in Tamil Nadu was recognised as a Green Hydrogen Hub under the National Green Hydrogen Mission in October 2025?
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Correct answer: C — V.O. Chidambaranar Port
PIB: MNRE recognised Deendayal (Gujarat), V.O. Chidambaranar (Tamil Nadu) and Paradip (Odisha) port authorities as Green Hydrogen Hubs.
Consider the following statements about the recognition of Green Hydrogen Hubs (October 2025): 1. Under Component B2 of the guidelines, MNRE provides direct financial assistance to the recognised hubs. 2. The revised guidelines for Hydrogen Valley Innovation Clusters and Green Hydrogen Hubs were issued on 27 June 2025. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only 2 is correct. PIB: under Component B2, MNRE may recognise hubs without direct financial assistance, enabling access to benefits under other schemes; the revised guidelines were issued on 27 June 2025.
The Ghatsila (ST) Assembly constituency, where a bye-election was announced on 6 October 2025, is in which state?
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Correct answer: C — Jharkhand
PIB (ECI): 45-Ghatsila (ST) in Jharkhand fell vacant on the death of Ramdas Soren.
Consider the following statements about the bye-elections announced on 6 October 2025: 1. The Budgam seat in Jammu and Kashmir fell vacant on the resignation of Omar Abdullah. 2. The Anta seat in Rajasthan fell vacant on the death of the sitting member. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. PIB (ECI): 27-Budgam fell vacant on the resignation of Omar Abdullah; 193-Anta fell vacant on the disqualification of Kanwarlal.
The 'NaMo Semiconductor Laboratory' approved at IIT Bhubaneswar in October 2025 is to be funded under which scheme?
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Correct answer: C — MPLAD Scheme
PIB (MeitY): the NaMo Semiconductor Lab at IIT Bhubaneswar will be funded under the MPLAD Scheme at an estimated cost of ₹4.95 crore.
Consider the following statements made by MeitY on 5 October 2025: 1. Twenty-eight student-designed chips from 20 institutes have been taped out at SCL Mohali. 2. Odisha's two recently approved India Semiconductor Mission projects include a silicon carbide (SiC) compound semiconductor facility and an advanced 3D glass packaging facility. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. PIB (MeitY): 28 student-designed chips from 20 institutes have been taped out at SCL Mohali; Odisha recently received approval for an integrated SiC-based compound semiconductor facility and an advanced 3D glass packaging facility under ISM.