Uttar Pradesh Current Affairs Quiz — All time
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
The 258.94 km railway quadrupling project evaluated at the 86th NPG meeting links Vadodara with which city?
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Correct answer: D — Ratlam
PIB 2096204: the project adds a third and fourth line between Vadodara (Gujarat) and Ratlam (Madhya Pradesh).
The Network Planning Group under PM GatiShakti is chaired by an official of which department?
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Correct answer: A — DPIIT
PIB 2096204: the 86th NPG meeting was chaired by E. Srinivas, Joint Secretary, DPIIT.
Which city became the site of the Inland Waterways Authority of India's sixth Regional Office on 23 January 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Varanasi
PIB 2095758: IWAI upgraded its Varanasi sub-office to a full-fledged Regional Office, its sixth.
How long is the stretch from Majhua to Varanasi MMT and on to Prayagraj that IWAI's Varanasi Regional Office will oversee?
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Correct answer: D — 487 km
PIB 2095758: the Varanasi regional office with its Prayagraj sub-office will oversee the 487 km stretch.
Consider the following about IWAI's regional offices (January 2025): 1. IWAI already had regional offices at Guwahati, Patna, Kochi, Bhubaneswar and Kolkata. 2. The Varanasi Regional Office has a sub-office at Prayagraj. 3. Of about 30 rivers in Uttar Pradesh, ten have been declared National Waterways. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1, 2 and 3
PIB 2095758: the five existing offices are Guwahati, Patna, Kochi, Bhubaneswar and Kolkata; Varanasi has a Prayagraj sub-office; ten of about 30 UP rivers are National Waterways.
On which FM frequency can Akashvani's Kumbhvani news bulletins be heard in Prayagraj during Mahakumbh 2025?
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Correct answer: D — 103.5 MHz
PIB (MIB): devotees can tune in to Kumbhvani news bulletins on 103.5 MHz in Prayagraj.
How often are the Kumbhvani news bulletins broadcast on the public address system in Mahakumbh Nagar?
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Correct answer: B — Three times a day, 10 minutes each
PIB: the 10-minute bulletins are broadcast three times a day, at 8:30 am, 2:30 pm and 8:30 pm.
How many stalls does the KVIC National-level Khadi Exhibition at Mahakumbh 2025, inaugurated on 17 January 2025, have?
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Correct answer: C — 152
PIB (MSME): the exhibition has 152 stalls, with 98 displaying Khadi products and 54 village industry products.
According to the KVIC Chairman at the Mahakumbh Khadi Exhibition (January 2025), sales of Khadi and Village Industries products over the past 10 years rose from ₹31,000 crore to:
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Correct answer: B — ₹1.55 lakh crore
PIB: sales of Khadi and Village Industries products increased from ₹31,000 crore to ₹1.55 lakh crore; production rose from ₹26,000 crore to ₹1 lakh crore.
What is the theme of Kashi Tamil Sangamam 3.0, announced on 15 January 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Sage Agasthyar
PIB: Dharmendra Pradhan said the theme of KTS 3.0 will be Sage Agasthyar.
Which institute hosts the registration portal of Kashi Tamil Sangamam 3.0?
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Correct answer: C — IIT Madras
PIB: the portal kashitamil.iitm.ac.in is hosted by IIT Madras.
Consider the following statements about Kashi Tamil Sangamam 3.0: 1. It will be held in Varanasi from 15 to 24 February 2025. 2. Registrations were open till 1 February 2025. 3. Participants will, for the first time, experience the Mahakumbh. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1, 2 and 3
PIB: all three statements match the Ministry of Education release of 15 January 2025.
On which festival was the first Amrit Snan of Maha Kumbh 2025 held on 14 January 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Makar Sankranti
PIB (Culture): the first Amrit Snan was held on Makar Sankranti, 14 January 2025.
Which traditional festival of Assam was celebrated at the Maha Kumbh for the first time in 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Bhogali Bihu
PIB: the first-ever celebration of Bhogali Bihu, Assam's traditional festival, was held at Maha Kumbh 2025.
According to the official figure, how many devotees had taken part in the first Amrit Snan of Maha Kumbh 2025 by 5:30 pm on 14 January 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Over 3.5 crore
PIB: by 5:30 pm, over 3.5 crore devotees participated, as shared by UP CM Yogi Adityanath.
On which auspicious day did Maha Kumbh 2025 begin on 13 January 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Paush Purnima
PIB (Culture): Maha Kumbh 2025 commenced on 13 January 2025, the day of Paush Purnima.
According to the Ministry of Culture, how many devotees took the holy dip on the first day of Maha Kumbh 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Over 1.5 crore
PIB: over 1.5 crore devotees took the holy dip on the first day (13 January); 3.5 crore was the 14 January Amrit Snan figure.
Maha Kumbh 2025 at Prayagraj is scheduled to conclude on:
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Correct answer: B — 26 February 2025
PIB (MeitY): the Maha Kumbh is being held from 13 January to 26 February 2025, a 45-day event.
On which FM frequency does All India Radio's Maha Kumbh channel 'Kumbhvani', launched on 10 January 2025, broadcast?
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Correct answer: D — 103.5 MHz
PIB: Kumbhvani broadcasts on FM 103.5 MHz.
Who launched the 'Kumbhvani' FM channel in Prayagraj on 10 January 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Yogi Adityanath
PIB: UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched Kumbhvani at Circuit House, Prayagraj; L. Murugan joined online.
Till which date is the Kumbhvani FM channel scheduled to broadcast?
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Correct answer: B — 26 February 2025
PIB: the broadcast period is 10 January 2025 to 26 February 2025.
How much tax devolution did the Union Government release to States on 10 January 2025?
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Correct answer: C — ₹1,73,030 crore
PIB (Finance): ₹1,73,030 crore was released, against ₹89,086 crore in December 2024.
Which State received the largest share in the tax devolution released on 10 January 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Uttar Pradesh
PIB (Finance): Uttar Pradesh got ₹31,039.84 crore, the largest in the State-wise table.
In the January 2025 tax devolution, which State received the second-largest amount after Uttar Pradesh?
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Correct answer: A — Bihar
PIB (Finance): Bihar ₹17,403.36 crore, Madhya Pradesh ₹13,582.86 crore, West Bengal ₹13,017.06 crore, Maharashtra ₹10,930.31 crore.
Which organisation organises the Indusfood trade show, whose 8th edition opened on 8 January 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Trade Promotion Council of India
PIB (MoFPI): Indusfood is organised by the Trade Promotion Council of India (TPCI) with support from the Department of Commerce.
Where was Indusfood 2025 inaugurated by Chirag Paswan on 8 January 2025?
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Correct answer: A — India Exposition Mart, Greater Noida
PIB (MoFPI): Indusfood 2025 was inaugurated at India Exposition Mart Ltd in Greater Noida, Gautam Budh Nagar.
Consider the following statements about Indusfood: 1. It began in 2017. 2. It welcomed international exhibitors for the first time in 2024. 3. The 2025 edition debuted as an integrated farm-to-fork trade show. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1, 2 and 3
PIB (MoFPI): Indusfood started in 2017, welcomed international exhibitors for the first time in 2024, and debuted as an integrated farm-to-fork show in 2025.
The bye-election announced on 7 January 2025 for 98-Erode (East) Assembly constituency is in which State?
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Correct answer: C — Tamil Nadu
ECI: 98-Erode (East) in Tamil Nadu fell vacant on the death of E.V.K.S. Elangovan; 273-Milkipur (SC) is in Uttar Pradesh.
Why did the 273-Milkipur (SC) Assembly seat in Uttar Pradesh fall vacant, as per the ECI's bye-election schedule of 7 January 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Resignation of Awadhesh Prasad
ECI: the reason of vacancy for 273-Milkipur is the resignation of Awadhesh Prasad.
Which stretch of the Delhi–Ghaziabad–Meerut Namo Bharat corridor did the PM inaugurate on 5 January 2025, giving Delhi its first Namo Bharat connectivity?
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Correct answer: A — Sahibabad–New Ashok Nagar
PIB (PMO): the PM inaugurated the 13 km Sahibabad–New Ashok Nagar stretch worth about ₹4,600 crore; with this Delhi got its first Namo Bharat connectivity.
Which was the first stretch of Delhi Metro Phase-IV to be inaugurated, on 5 January 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Janakpuri–Krishna Park
PIB (PMO): the 2.8 km Janakpuri–Krishna Park stretch worth about ₹1,200 crore is the first stretch of Delhi Metro Phase-IV to be inaugurated.
The Rithala–Kundli section of Delhi Metro Phase-IV, whose foundation stone was laid on 5 January 2025, will connect Rithala to which place in Haryana?
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Correct answer: C — Nathupur
PIB (PMO): the 26.5 km Rithala–Kundli corridor (~₹6,230 crore) will connect Rithala in Delhi to Nathupur (Kundli) in Haryana.
Consider the following statements made by the PM on 5 January 2025 about India's metro network: 1. India's metro network has reached 1,000 km. 2. Before 2014, the network was 248 km and limited to five cities. 3. India now has the second-largest metro network in the world. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1 and 2 only
PIB (PMO): the network has reached 1,000 km, was 248 km in five cities before 2014, and India is now third-largest; the PM said it will become second-largest during the current tenure.
How many help desks did DoT set up across the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 area for citizen-centric telecom services?
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Correct answer: A — 53
PIB (Communications): 53 help desks have been set up across the Mela area; 78 is the number of transportable towers and 150 the number of small cells.
Which facility did DoT install at the Maha Kumbh 2025 to send emergency alerts and disaster warnings?
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Correct answer: B — Cell Broadcast Alert facility
PIB (Communications): a Cell Broadcast Alert facility has been installed to send emergency alerts, disaster warnings and general public awareness messages.
The 45 MLD sewage treatment plant approved at the 59th Executive Committee meeting of NMCG for about ₹263 crore is located in which district of Uttar Pradesh?
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Correct answer: D — Chandauli
PIB (Jal Shakti): the ₹263 crore 45 MLD STP on the Hybrid Annuity Model is for Chandauli; Manikpur in Pratapgarh got a 15 KLD faecal sludge plant.
Which town in Bihar got a ₹257 crore sewerage project, including a 50 MLD STP and a 1 MLD nature-based STP, at NMCG's 59th Executive Committee meeting?
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Correct answer: B — Buxar
PIB (Jal Shakti): the ₹257 crore project with a 50 MLD STP, a 1 MLD nature-based STP, three interception pumping stations and 8.68 km of sewers is for Buxar.
Consider the following statements about the projects approved at NMCG's 59th Executive Committee meeting: 1. The meeting was chaired by NMCG Director General Rajeev Kumar Mital. 2. The Chandauli STP will be built on the Hybrid Annuity Model with 15 years of operation and maintenance. 3. Uttarpara-Kotrung in West Bengal got a 50 MLD sewage treatment plant. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 and 2 only
PIB (Jal Shakti): DG Rajeev Kumar Mital chaired the meeting and the Chandauli STP is on HAM with 15-year O&M; Uttarpara-Kotrung got a 22 KLD faecal sludge plant, not a 50 MLD STP (that is Buxar).
Which stage of the revised Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) did CAQM revoke across the NCR on 27 December 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Stage-III
PIB (MoEFCC): the CAQM Sub-Committee on GRAP revoked Stage-III of the revised GRAP in the entire NCR with immediate effect on 27 December 2024.
What was Delhi's average AQI at 7 PM on 27 December 2024, when CAQM decided to revoke GRAP Stage-III?
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Correct answer: A — 334
PIB (MoEFCC): Delhi's average AQI improved to 348 at 5 PM, 341 at 6 PM and 334 at 7 PM on 27 December 2024.
Consider the following statements about CAQM's order of 27 December 2024 revoking GRAP Stage-III: 1. All actions under Stages II and I of the revised GRAP remain in force in the NCR. 2. Construction sites issued specific closure orders for violations may resume work once Stage-III is revoked. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 only
PIB (MoEFCC): all actions under Stages II and I remain invoked, so statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: C&D sites and industrial units under specific closure orders shall not resume without a specific order from the Commission.
Where did Prime Minister Narendra Modi lay the foundation stone of the Ken-Betwa River Linking National Project on 25 December 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Khajuraho
PIB (PMO): the Prime Minister laid the foundation stone of the Ken-Betwa River Linking National Project in Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh, on the 100th birth anniversary of Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
The Ken-Betwa link project, whose foundation stone was laid in December 2024, is the country's first river interlinking project under which plan?
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Correct answer: C — National Perspective Plan
PIB (PMO): Ken-Betwa is the country's first interlinking of rivers project under the National Perspective Plan.
Which solar project did the Prime Minister inaugurate at Khajuraho on 25 December 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Omkareshwar floating solar project
PIB (PMO): along with the Ken-Betwa foundation stone, the Prime Minister inaugurated the Omkareshwar floating solar project.
Consider the following statements about the Khajuraho event of 25 December 2024: 1. The Prime Minister said Madhya Pradesh had become the first State to initiate two projects under the river linking campaign. 2. Hydropower projects under Ken-Betwa will contribute more than 100 MW of green energy. 3. The foundation stone of 1,153 Atal Gram Sushasan buildings was laid. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
PIB (PMO): the PM said MP was the first State to initiate two river linking projects; the hydropower projects will contribute more than 100 MW; and he laid the foundation stone of 1,153 Atal Gram Sushasan buildings. All three statements are correct.
How much was released to Uttar Pradesh as the second instalment of XV Finance Commission untied grants for rural local bodies (2024-25), as announced on 24 December 2024?
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Correct answer: B — ₹1,598.80 crore
PIB (Panchayati Raj): Uttar Pradesh received ₹1,598.80 crore as the second instalment of untied grants; ₹446.49 crore went to Andhra Pradesh.
XV Finance Commission untied grants to Panchayati Raj Institutions can be used for location-specific needs under the 29 subjects listed in which Schedule of the Constitution?
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Correct answer: C — Eleventh Schedule
PIB (Panchayati Raj): untied grants are used for location-specific felt needs under the 29 subjects enshrined in the Eleventh Schedule, except salaries and establishment costs.
Consider the following statements about XV Finance Commission grants to rural local bodies, as explained by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj in December 2024: 1. Tied grants can be used for sanitation and maintenance of ODF status. 2. Tied grants can be used for drinking water supply, rainwater harvesting and water recycling. 3. Untied grants can be used to pay salaries of panchayat staff. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1 and 2 only
PIB (Panchayati Raj): tied grants are for sanitation/ODF status and for drinking water, rainwater harvesting and water recycling; untied grants exclude salaries and other establishment costs, so statement 3 is wrong.
Under the 'Jalvahak' scheme unveiled on 15 December 2024, cargo owners can get reimbursement of up to what share of total operating expenditure?
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Correct answer: B — 35%
PIB (Ports, Shipping & Waterways): the Jalvahak scheme offers reimbursement up to 35% of the total operating expenditure incurred while transporting cargo via waterways on NW 1, NW 2 and NW 16.
National Waterway 16, one of the three waterways covered by the 'Jalvahak' scheme, is on which river?
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Correct answer: A — Barak
PIB (Ports, Shipping & Waterways): Jalvahak covers NW 1 (river Ganga), NW 2 (river Brahmaputra) and NW 16 (river Barak).
Consider the following statements about the 'Jalvahak' scheme: 1. It provides incentives for transporting cargo via inland waterways over distances of more than 300 km. 2. It is initially valid for three years. 3. It is a joint effort of IWAI and Inland & Coastal Shipping Limited, a subsidiary of the Shipping Corporation of India. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
PIB (Ports, Shipping & Waterways): the scheme incentivises cargo moved over more than 300 km, is initially valid for 3 years, and is a joint effort of IWAI and ICSL, a fully owned subsidiary of SCI. All three statements are correct.
The cargo promotion schemes unveiled with 'Jalvahak' on 15 December 2024 aim at a modal shift of how much cargo to inland waterways by 2027?
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Correct answer: D — 800 million tonne-km
The schemes aim at a modal shift of 800 million tonne-km with an investment of ₹95.4 crore by 2027.
The Fixed Day Scheduled Sailing Service flagged off on National Waterway 2 on 15 December 2024 connects Kolkata with:
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Correct answer: A — Pandu (Guwahati)
Sarbananda Sonowal flagged off a scheduled service between Kolkata and Pandu (Guwahati) on NW 2 via the Indo-Bangladesh Protocol Route, alongside the Kolkata–Patna–Varanasi service on NW 1.
Which Coal India subsidiary launched the 'CHARAK' health-centric CSR initiative on 15 December 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Northern Coalfields Limited
PIB (Coal): Singrauli-based Coal India arm Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL) rolled out 'CHARAK' – Community Health: A Responsive Action for Koylanchal.
Under NCL's 'CHARAK' scheme, residents of Singrauli and Sonbhadra are eligible if their annual family income is below:
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Correct answer: D — ₹8 lakh
PIB (Coal): residents of Singrauli and Sonbhadra districts having annual family income below ₹8 lakh from all sources are eligible under the scheme.
Under the revised GRAP (December 2024), Stage II ('Very Poor' air quality) applies when Delhi's AQI is in which range?
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Correct answer: B — 301-400
PIB (Environment): in the revised GRAP, Stage II – 'Very Poor' Air Quality – covers Delhi AQI ranging between 301 and 400.
Under the revised GRAP (December 2024), strict restrictions on BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel four-wheelers in Delhi, Gurugram, Faridabad, Ghaziabad and Gautam Budh Nagar fall under which stage?
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Correct answer: C — Stage III
PIB (Environment): the revised GRAP lists strict restrictions on BS III petrol and BS IV diesel LMVs (4 wheelers) in Delhi and the four NCR districts under Stage III – 'Severe' Air Quality (Delhi AQI 401-450).
What is the name of the AI chatbot launched by the Prime Minister in Prayagraj on 13 December 2024 for Mahakumbh 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Kumbh Sah'AI'yak
PIB (PMO): the Prime Minister launched the Kumbh Sah'AI'yak chatbot to give guidance and updates on events to devotees at Mahakumbh Mela 2025.
The Kumbh Sah'AI'yak chatbot launched for Mahakumbh 2025 can communicate in how many Indian languages?
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Correct answer: B — 11
PIB (PMO): the Kumbh Sahayak chatbot marks the first use of AI and chatbot technology for Kumbh and is capable of communicating in eleven Indian languages.
Which of the following corridors was NOT among those inaugurated by the Prime Minister in Prayagraj on 13 December 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Vishwanath Dham corridor
PIB (PMO): the PM inaugurated the Bharadwaj Ashram, Shringverpur Dham, Akshayvat and Hanuman Mandir corridors in Prayagraj. Vishwanath Dham, which he cited as an earlier project, is in Varanasi.
What is the official name of the airport at Jewar where the first validation flight landed on 9 December 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Noida International Airport
PIB (9 Dec 2024): the first validation flight successfully landed at the Noida International Airport (NIA) at Jewar.
Which airline operated the first validation flight at Noida International Airport on 9 December 2024?
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Correct answer: C — IndiGo
PIB (9 Dec 2024): operated by IndiGo, the flight touched down in the afternoon and received a ceremonial water cannon salute.
According to the Civil Aviation Minister, Noida International Airport will be Uttar Pradesh's operational airport number:
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Correct answer: B — 17th
PIB (9 Dec 2024): the minister thanked Jewar's farmers for enabling Uttar Pradesh to have its 17th operational airport.
Which day did Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University celebrate on 7 December 2024?
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Correct answer: C — International Civil Aviation Day
PIB (7 Dec 2024): RGNAU celebrated International Civil Aviation Day on December 7 in the presence of Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu.
Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University, which held its first convocation on 7 December 2024, is located at:
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Correct answer: A — Fursatganj, Amethi, Uttar Pradesh
PIB (7 Dec 2024): the celebrations and the first convocation of RGNAU took place at Fursatganj, Amethi in Uttar Pradesh.
When the CAQM revoked GRAP Stages IV and III in NCR on 5 December 2024, what was Delhi's AQI recorded at 4 PM that day?
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Correct answer: D — 165 (Moderate)
PIB (5 Dec 2024): Delhi's AQI was recorded as 165 ('Moderate') on 05.12.2024 at 4:00 PM, after which the CAQM Sub-committee revoked GRAP Stages IV and III.
In which city was the Syed Modi India International 2024 badminton tournament held, where PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen won singles titles on 1 December 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Lucknow
Sportstar and Olympics.com (1 Dec 2024): PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen won the singles titles at the Syed Modi India International in Lucknow on Sunday, 1 December.
Consider the following statements about the Syed Modi International 2024 finals on 1 December 2024: 1. PV Sindhu beat China's Wu Luo Yu in the women's singles final. 2. Lakshya Sen beat Singapore's Jason Teh in the men's singles final. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Sportstar and Olympics.com (1 Dec 2024): Sindhu beat China's Wu Luo Yu 21-14, 21-16 and Lakshya Sen beat Singapore's Jia Heng Jason Teh 21-6, 21-7. Both statements are correct. Answer: Both 1 and 2.
Who chaired the 19th meeting of the Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas held on 27 November 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Rajesh Verma
PIB (MoEFCC): the 19th meeting of CAQM, chaired by Shri Rajesh Verma, Chairperson, was held on 27.11.2024.
As reviewed at CAQM's 27 November 2024 meeting, on which date was GRAP Stage IV invoked in Delhi-NCR in 2024?
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Correct answer: C — 18 November 2024
PIB (MoEFCC): the Commission reviewed actions since the invocation of GRAP Stage III on 15.11.2024 and Stage IV on 18.11.2024.
Yuva Sangam, whose Phase V began in November 2024, is an initiative of which ministry?
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Correct answer: B — Ministry of Education
PIB (Education): Yuva Sangam is a flagship initiative launched by the Ministry of Education.
Which of the following is NOT one of the '5 Ps' under which Yuva Sangam delegates get exposure?
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Correct answer: D — Prashasan
PIB (Education): the 5 Ps are Paryatan (tourism), Parampara (traditions), Pragati (development), Paraspar Sampark (people-to-people connect) and Prodyogiki (technology). Prashasan is not one of them.
According to Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics 2024, released on 26 November 2024, what was India's milk production in 2023-24?
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Correct answer: D — 239.30 million tonnes
PIB (DAHD): milk production in 2023-24 was 239.30 million tonnes, up 3.78% over 2022-23; it was 146.3 million tonnes in 2014-15.
As per BAHS 2024, which State had the largest share of India's milk production in 2023-24?
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Correct answer: A — Uttar Pradesh
PIB (DAHD): Uttar Pradesh led with 16.21%, followed by Rajasthan (14.51%), Madhya Pradesh (8.91%), Gujarat (7.65%) and Maharashtra (6.71%).
Consider the following statements based on BAHS 2024: 1. Andhra Pradesh had the largest share of India's egg production in 2023-24. 2. Rajasthan had the largest share of India's wool production in 2023-24. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (DAHD): Andhra Pradesh led egg production with 17.85% and Rajasthan led wool production with 47.53%. Both are correct.
The three railway multitracking projects approved by the CCEA on 25 November 2024 cost about ₹7,927 crore and cover which States?
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Correct answer: A — Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh
PIB (Cabinet): the three projects cover seven districts in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.
Which two Aspirational Districts will get better connectivity from the railway multitracking projects approved on 25 November 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Khandwa and Chitrakoot
PIB (Cabinet): the projects will enhance connectivity to two Aspirational Districts — Khandwa and Chitrakoot.
Under the tripartite MoU of 22 November 2024, IMS-BHU will receive grant-in-aid from the Health Ministry on the lines of which institutions?
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Correct answer: D — New AIIMS set up under PMSSY
PIB (Education): the MoU enables grant-in-aid to IMS-BHU by MoHFW on the lines of new AIIMS set up under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana.
Consider the following statements: 1. The tripartite MoU of 22 November 2024 was among the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and IMS-BHU. 2. AIIMS Delhi and IMS-BHU had earlier signed an MoU on 19 June 2018. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (Education): the tripartite MoU was among IMS-BHU, MoHFW and MoE, and an MoU between AIIMS Delhi and IMS-BHU was signed on 19 June 2018. Both are correct.