Answer: C. The Vice President of India
Explanation: The Vice President of India serves as the ex-officio President of the Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA). This means the position is automatically held by virtue of holding the office of the Vice President.

Answer: C. New Delhi
Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the International Arya Mahasammelan 2025 in Rohini, New Delhi, celebrating 150 years of Arya Samaj and the 200th birth anniversary of Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati. He emphasized Arya Samaj’s role in education, social reform, women empowerment, and the revival of Vedic values.

Answer: B. Chhattisgarh
Explanation: Chhattisgarh celebrated its Rajat Mahotsav (25th anniversary of state formation) on 1st November 2025. Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the celebrations and inaugurated developmental projects worth over ₹14,260 crore across key sectors such as roads, industry, healthcare, and energy.

Answer: B. Shri Neelkanth Mishra
Explanation: UIDAI has launched the ‘Aadhaar Vision 2032’ framework to strengthen and modernize India’s digital identity platform. A high-level Expert Committee chaired by Shri Neelkanth Mishra, Chairperson, UIDAI, has been constituted to guide this roadmap, focusing on AI, Blockchain, Quantum Computing, and advanced data security technologies.

Answer: C. Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying
Explanation: The mobile apps VyAS Bharat and VyAS Sutra were developed under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying for the first fully digitised National Marine Fisheries Census 2025. These apps were created by the ICAR–Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) to enable real-time data collection, geo-referencing, and verification during the nationwide enumeration process.

Answer: C. Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan
Explanation: The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare achieved three Guinness World Records under the nationwide “Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan” (SNSPA) campaign. The records recognized India’s large-scale participation in health screenings and digital healthcare registration, focusing on women’s health and preventive care from 17th September to 2nd October 2025.

Answer: B. Ministry of Heavy Industries
Explanation: The second edition of the Hindi magazine “Udyog Bharti” was released by the Ministry of Heavy Industries on 31st October 2025. The magazine, launched by Minister of State Shri Bhupathiraju Srinivasa Varma, aims to promote the use of Hindi in official communication and reflects the ministry’s ongoing efforts to strengthen Rajbhasha implementation in administration.

Answer: B. Uttar Pradesh
Explanation: Basti district is located in the state of Uttar Pradesh. It was recently highlighted for its transformation into a model hub of skill-based development, local entrepreneurship, and inclusive growth under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship’s initiatives like PMKVY and PM-SETU.

Answer: C. Ekta Nagar, Gujarat
Explanation: The foundation stone for the Museum of Royal Kingdoms of India was laid by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 31, 2025, near the Statue of Unity at Ekta Nagar, Gujarat. The ₹367-crore museum will feature four thematic galleries celebrating India’s royal heritage and the political integration of princely states led by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.

Answer: B. Kundu River
Explanation: The Kundu River, also known as Kunderu or Kumudavathi, is a tributary of the Penna River. It originates from Uppalapadu village in Orvakal mandal of Kurnool district and merges with the Penna River at Kamalapuram in Kadapa district. Due to its frequent floods causing damage in the Nandyal region, it is popularly called the “Sorrow of Nandyal.”

Answer: C. ₹307 per day
Explanation: The Government of India has revised the wage rate under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) in Andhra Pradesh from ₹300 to ₹307 per day for the financial year 2025–26. However, despite this increase, average household earnings have declined due to a reduction in the number of workdays provided.

Answer: C. San Maritime India Private Limited
Explanation: San Maritime India Private Limited, based in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways to establish a ₹200-crore shipyard development project during India Maritime Week 2025 in Mumbai. The project is expected to commence in FY 2026–27 and create about 100 jobs.