Backtested — 18 question(s) with English PIB source
Vizhinjam port - structural shift in India's maritime trade/logistics; deep draft + trans-shipment reduction
Trigger event
PM dedicated Vizhinjam Seaport to nation on 2 May 2025; commercial commissioning earlier
2025-05
Ministry
PMO / Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
PIB hit · full
PIB source
released 2025-05-02
Rank in week's basket
1 of 71
top 100%
PIB title: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi dedicates Vizhinjam International Seaport in Kerala worth ₹8,800 crore to the nation
Depth vs. question: PIB carried PM's speech framing Vizhinjam as a strategic deep-draft trans-shipment port reducing dependence on Colombo/Singapore - directly matches option (d).
Notes: Multiple PIB releases in May 2025 from PMO and MoPSW.
Mission's aims - air/missile defence + offensive capability; coverage by 2035
Trigger event
PM announced Mission Sudarshan Chakra in Independence Day speech, 15 Aug 2025
2025-08
Ministry
PMO / Ministry of Defence
PIB hit · full
PIB source
released 2025-08-15
Rank in week's basket
1 of 40
top 100%
PIB title: English rendering of the text of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's address from the ramparts of Red Fort on the occasion of 79th Independence Day
Depth vs. question: PIB carried full PM speech and MoD elaboration framing the Mission's tri-purpose (air defence, BMD, offensive) and 2035 nationwide shield ambition.
Notes: Headline announcement at Red Fort 2025.
Zero FIR provisions under BNSS 2023
Trigger event
BNSS came into force 1 July 2024; MHA explanatory notes through 2024-25
2024-07
Ministry
Ministry of Home Affairs
PIB hit · full
PIB source
released 2024-07-01
Rank in week's basket
1 of 113
top 100%
PIB title: NEW CRIMINAL LAWS
Depth vs. question: MHA PIB releases explaining new criminal laws (BNS, BNSS, BSA) detailed Zero FIR including the territorial jurisdiction provision and preliminary enquiry authority.
Notes: Repeated PIB explainers across July 2024 - May 2025.
Three Sutras (People/Planning/Progress?), Democratic AI Charter, seven Chakras
Trigger event
India hosted AI Impact Summit, New Delhi, 19-20 February 2026 (co-host with France)
2026-02
Ministry
MeitY / Principal Scientific Adviser
PIB hit · full
PIB source
released 2026-02-20
Rank in week's basket
1 of 52
top 100%
PIB title: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurates India AI Impact Summit 2026
Depth vs. question: PIB MeitY releases carried New Delhi Declaration on AI Impact, the seven 'Chakras', and framework Sutras. Statement 3 (Chakras) is correct; statements 1 and 2 have factual twists - actual Sutras are People-Planet-Progress, not People-Planning-Progress; Charter is not 'binding'.
Notes: High-profile India-hosted summit; multiple PIB releases week of 17-22 Feb 2026.
Mission Ministry?; Matsya-6000 capacity 3 people; Samudrayaan under this mission
Trigger event
MoES Deep Ocean Mission progress updates; Matsya-6000 sea trials 2025
2025-02
Ministry
Ministry of Earth Sciences
PIB hit · full
PIB source
released 2025-02-12
Rank in week's basket
2 of 107
top 99%
PIB title: Matsya-6000: India's Fourth-Generation Deep-Ocean Submersible successfully Completes Wet Testing
Depth vs. question: MoES PIB clarified Mission launched by MoES (not MoPSW - so statement 1 wrong), and confirmed Matsya-6000 carries 3 personnel and Samudrayaan project status - matches statements 2 and 3.
Notes: Critical fact - Mission is under MoES, not Ports Shipping Waterways.
Outcomes of Chancellor's visit: AIIA-Hamburg MoU, Hockey MoU, Indo-Pacific dialogue, Honorary Consul Lucknow
Trigger event
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited India, January 2026
2026-01
Ministry
Ministry of External Affairs / PMO
PIB hit · full
PIB source
released 2026-01
Rank in week's basket
2 of 45
top 98%
PIB title: India – Germany Joint Statement
Depth vs. question: MEA PIB joint statement enumerated outcomes (Hockey MoU, Indo-Pacific dialogue confirmed; AIIA-Hamburg & Lucknow Consul not in list).
Notes: Direct PIB lift; trickier 'not correct' framing.
Kaladan, IMT Trilateral Highway, Agartala-Akhaura Rail Line as part of India-ASEAN cooperation
Trigger event
Agartala-Akhaura inaugurated Nov 2023; ongoing ASEAN-India connectivity workplan updates 2024-25
2024-10
Ministry
Ministry of External Affairs
PIB hit · partial
PIB source
released 2024-10
Rank in week's basket
3 of 43
top 95%
PIB title: Prime Ministers of India and Bangladesh to jointly inaugurate three development projects on 1st November
Depth vs. question: PIB MEA covers India-ASEAN summits with these projects mentioned, but Agartala-Akhaura is India-Bangladesh (Bangladesh not ASEAN). PIB framed Kaladan/IMT Highway as ASEAN-connectivity flagships.
Notes: Catch question - Bangladesh is not ASEAN; only Kaladan and IMT Trilateral Highway qualify.
Green Hydrogen production routes; National Green Hydrogen Mission - abate 50 MMT GHG by 2030
Trigger event
MNRE updates on Green Hydrogen Mission allocations, SIGHT scheme tenders 2024-25
2025-01
Ministry
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
PIB hit · full
PIB source
released 2025-01-04
Rank in week's basket
4 of 38
top 92%
PIB title: Cabinet approves National Green Hydrogen Mission
Depth vs. question: PIB carries the National Green Hydrogen Mission's 50 MMT abatement target verbatim - matches statement 3.
Notes: Multiple MNRE PIB releases since Mission launch in Jan 2023; refreshed in 2025.
India's LT-LEDS, BUR-4 (Dec 2024) recording 8% GHG drop in 2020 over 2019, and climate-resilient development
Trigger event
India submitted Fourth Biennial Update Report (BUR-4) to UNFCCC in Dec 2024
2024-12
Ministry
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
PIB hit · full
PIB source
released 2024-12-30
Rank in week's basket
5 of 131
top 97%
PIB title: India submits its 4th Biennial Update Report to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
Depth vs. question: PIB release on BUR-4 submission carried the 7.93% reduction figure and LT-LEDS context the question relies on.
Notes: MoEFCC PIB release titled 'India submits its Fourth Biennial Update Report to UNFCCC' covered both LT-LEDS and BUR-4 figures.
FAO 'Four Betters' for Blue Transformation at UNOC June 2025
Trigger event
3rd UN Ocean Conference (UNOC) Nice, France, June 2025
2025-06
Ministry
Ministry of External Affairs / Ministry of Fisheries
PIB hit · partial
PIB source
released 2025-06
Rank in week's basket
5 of 32
top 87%
PIB title: Dr. Jitendra Singh Pushes for Global Ocean Pact, Showcases Deep Sea Mission and Plastic Ban at UN Ocean Conference
Depth vs. question: PIB had India's UNOC participation; the FAO 'Four Betters' (better production, nutrition, environment, life) framework was reported by FAO directly. PIB references it only obliquely.
Notes: Sourced largely from FAO publications, not PIB.
IN-SPACe autonomous?; Agnikul 3D-printed rocket engine; Skyroot liquid fuel for GSLV
Trigger event
Agnikul Cosmos Agnibaan SOrTeD launch May 2024 (3D-printed engine); Skyroot Vikram-S Nov 2022
2024-05
Ministry
Department of Space
PIB hit · full
PIB source
released 2024-05-30
Rank in week's basket
6 of 34
top 85%
PIB title: Agnikul launches World’s First Rocket with Fully 3D Printed Engine
Depth vs. question: DOS PIB confirmed Agnikul's launch as world's first flight with a single-piece 3D-printed rocket engine, matching statement 2.
Notes: IN-SPACe is technically a single-window agency under DOS - autonomy framing debated; statement 1 evaluation varies between coaching keys.
NQM aims at 50-1000 physical qubits and four T-Hubs
Trigger event
Cabinet approved NQM April 2023; T-Hubs announced 2024-25 (IISc, IIT-Madras, IIT-Bombay, IIT-Delhi)
2024-08
Ministry
Department of Science and Technology
PIB hit · full
PIB source
released 2024-08-13
Rank in week's basket
6 of 48
top 89%
PIB title: Principal Scientific Advisor A K Sood Unveils Thematic Hubs and Technical Groups under the National Quantum Mission to Drive India’s Quantum Revolution, with Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh Joining Virtually
Depth vs. question: DST PIB release named the four T-Hubs and reiterated the 50-1000 qubit roadmap - matches both statements.
Notes: Refreshed by PIB through 2025 with T-Hub project sanctions.
Q72
BIMSTEC centres
Hit · rank 6
Locations of BIMSTEC Cultural Industries Observatory / Energy Centre / Weather and Climate Centre / Technology Transfer Facility
Trigger event
6th BIMSTEC Summit, Bangkok, 4 April 2025 - Bangkok Vision 2030 and operational status of BIMSTEC centres
2025-04
Ministry
Ministry of External Affairs
PIB hit · full
PIB source
released 2025-04-04
Rank in week's basket
6 of 38
top 86%
PIB title: List of Initiatives : Prime Minister’s participation in the 6th BIMSTEC SUMMIT
Depth vs. question: MEA PIB Summit briefing recapped the centres: Bhutan (Cultural Observatory), Bengaluru (Energy Centre), NOIDA (Weather and Climate Centre), Sri Lanka (Tech Transfer Facility).
Notes: Direct lift from BIMSTEC Summit factsheet.
Implications of Oeko-Tex certification for Eri silk - chemical-free, premium markets
Trigger event
Central Silk Board's Eri silk granted Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certification (2024)
2024-12
Ministry
Ministry of Textiles
PIB hit · full
PIB source
released 2024-12
Rank in week's basket
17 of 36
top 54%
PIB title: NEHHDC achieves Oeko-Tex Certification for Eri Silk, marking a milestone for Northeast’s unique vegan silk
Depth vs. question: PIB release framed certification as opening 'high-end premium eco-conscious global markets' - mirrors both statements verbatim.
Notes: Press release from Ministry of Textiles / Central Silk Board.
BIS bomb-disposal standard - name, interoperability, TBRL DRDO with Russian institute
Trigger event
BIS released IS 19445:2025 in 2025
2025
Ministry
Ministry of Consumer Affairs (BIS) / Ministry of Defence (DRDO)
PIB hit · full
Rank in week's basket
17 of 38
top 57%
PIB title: Pralhad Joshi, Hon’ble Minister for Consumer Affairs releases Indian Standard on Bomb Disposal Systems on National Consumer Day 2025
Depth vs. question: PIB covered IS 19445:2025 by BIS for bomb-disposal systems with TBRL DRDO collaboration; statement 3 (Russian institute) introduces a fictitious '30 Central Scientific Research Institute, Russia' to make it wrong.
Notes: Sourced from PIB BIS notification.
DHRUV64 - third chip under DIR-V; India's first homegrown 1 GHz 64-bit dual-core
Trigger event
DHRUV64 chip launched under DIR-V Programme (MeitY), September 2025
2025-09
Ministry
Ministry of Electronics and IT
PIB hit · full
PIB source
released 2025-09
Rank in week's basket
20 of 56
top 66%
PIB title: India Semiconductor Mission 2.0
Depth vs. question: MeitY PIB called DHRUV64 the third DIR-V chip and described it as India's first home-grown 1 GHz 64-bit dual-core microprocessor - both statements correct.
Notes: Direct PIB lift.
RGSA period 2021-2026; objective SDG-localisation; 100% Central funding
Trigger event
Cabinet extension/budget refresh for RGSA 2024-25; Panchayati Raj Ministry annual reports
2025-02
Ministry
Ministry of Panchayati Raj
PIB hit · full
PIB source
released 2025-02-01
Rank in week's basket
46 of 94
top 52%
PIB title: Year End Review 2024: Ministry of Panchayati Raj
Depth vs. question: MoPR PIB carries period (1 Apr 2021 - 31 Mar 2026) and SDG-localisation objective explicitly; statement 3 wrong - funding sharing is 60:40 with NE/UTs at 90:10/100%.
Notes: Scheme article - high PIB coverage.
Q89
ONDC objective
Missed · rank 60
ONDC's key objective - break dominance of large e-commerce by interoperability
Trigger event
ONDC scale-up coverage through 2024-25; DPIIT updates
2025-01
Ministry
Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade
PIB hit · full
PIB source
released 2024-12
Rank in week's basket
60 of 94
top 37%
PIB title: Revolutionizing Digital Commerce: The ONDC Initiative
Depth vs. question: DPIIT PIB explainers and Commerce Ministry annual reports articulate ONDC's interoperability mandate - matches option (c).
Notes: Standard scheme question.
Skipped — 4 source release was not in English
These questions did map to a PIB PRID, but the release was published only in a regional-language edition. Our pipeline filters baskets to English, so we did not rank these in the backtest. The question and PRID are still listed for transparency.
CG Power (Gujarat); Tata Semiconductor (Assam); HCL-Foxconn (MP?); SicSem (Odisha) - which pair wrong
Trigger event
Multiple semiconductor fabs/OSATs approved 2024-25 under ISM
2025-05
Ministry
Ministry of Electronics and IT
PIB hit · full
PIB source
released 2025-05-14
Rank in week's basket
source not in DB (out of fetch window)
Depth vs. question: MeitY PIB cabinet approvals confirm HCL-Foxconn JV is at Jewar, Uttar Pradesh (not MP); CG Power-Renesas at Sanand Gujarat; Tata Semiconductor at Morigaon Assam; SicSem at Bhubaneswar Odisha.
Notes: Direct PIB lift from ISM cabinet briefings.
Indigenous high-resolution weather model - Panchayat-cluster forecasts; developed by IIT Delhi?
Trigger event
Bharat Forecast System launched by MoES (IITM Pune), May 2025
2025-05
Ministry
Ministry of Earth Sciences
PIB hit · full
PIB source
released 2025-05-26
Rank in week's basket
source not in DB (out of fetch window)
Depth vs. question: MoES PIB confirmed Bharat Forecast System developed by IITM Pune (not IIT Delhi - statement 2 false), with 6 km resolution targeting Panchayat cluster forecasts.
Notes: Direct PIB lift.
REE use in AI/robotics/space; China #1 in REE mining; NCMM launched 2025; REEs are 13 elements?
Trigger event
Union Cabinet approved National Critical Mineral Mission, January 2025
2025-01
Ministry
Ministry of Mines
PIB hit · full
PIB source
released 2025-01-29
Rank in week's basket
source not in DB (out of fetch window)
Depth vs. question: PIB Cabinet release on NCMM (Jan 2025) outlined 'self-reliance in critical mineral sector' verbatim - matches statement 3. Statement 4 wrong (REEs are 17 elements).
Notes: Direct PIB lift for NCMM.
Alkire-Foster methodology; NITI Aayog MPI 12 indicators; common indicators Maternal Health & Bank Account between NITI & UNDP MPI
Trigger event
NITI Aayog National Multidimensional Poverty Index updates 2024-25
2025-01
Ministry
NITI Aayog
PIB hit · full
PIB source
released 2025-01-15
Rank in week's basket
source not in DB (out of fetch window)
Depth vs. question: PIB NITI Aayog briefings confirmed Alkire-Foster basis and 12-indicator structure; Maternal Health and Bank Account are NITI-specific (statement 3 wrong).
Notes: Sourced from NITI Aayog MPI report 2023 + updates.
No PIB anchor — 7 question(s) sourced from elsewhere
These questions did not have a verifiable PIB source. They came from RBI / SEBI / Supreme Court / international press / ministry-website notifications. pibtracker does not claim to catch these — they are listed here so you can see the full universe of 2021–2026 CA questions, not just the ones we score.
Location of Tungurahua Volcano designated UNESCO Global Geopark in 2025
Trigger event
UNESCO designation of Tungurahua Volcano (Ecuador) as Global Geopark, April 2025
2025-04
Depth vs. question: Not a PIB topic - UNESCO international designation, no Indian ministerial connection.
Notes: Pure international current affairs - sourced from UNESCO website and newspaper coverage.
Madhav NP declared Tiger Reserve 2025; Sakhya Sagar Ramsar Site within; area shared with Rajasthan?
Trigger event
Madhav National Park notified as 58th Tiger Reserve, March 2025 (MP only)
2025-03
Ministry
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
PIB hit · full
PIB source
—
released 2025-03-10
Depth vs. question: PIB confirmed Madhav as 58th Tiger Reserve and noted Sakhya Sagar Ramsar Site within the park; confirmed it lies entirely in MP (so statement 3 wrong).
Notes: NTCA announcement carried by PIB MoEFCC.
Khasi Hills Community REDD+ - first Plan Vivo certified REDD+ in India
Trigger event
Khasi Hills Community REDD+ project (Plan Vivo certified) - long-standing but featured in 2024-25 climate finance coverage
2024-11
Depth vs. question: Not directly a PIB topic; project predates the window. Likely fed by coaching/newspaper feature articles.
Notes: Borderline static - included because of resurgence in REDD+ coverage during 2025.
Identify Nobel laureate 2025, UK-born, American university professor
Trigger event
Nobel Prize announcements October 2025 - John Clarke (Physics, with Devoret and Martinis); Joel Mokyr (Economics, born Netherlands)
2025-10
Depth vs. question: Nobel Prizes are not PIB topics.
Notes: John Clarke (UK-born, UC Berkeley professor) is most likely answer.
Boong won BAFTA Children's & Family Film; directed by Lakshmipriya Devi; first Indian film in that category
Trigger event
BAFTA Awards Children's & Family Film 2025 - 'Boong' (Lakshmipriya Devi)
2025-11
Depth vs. question: Not a PIB topic; cinema international award.
Notes: Sourced from awards reporting.
Three sub-indices of FI-Index: Access, Usage, Quality
Trigger event
RBI FI-Index annual update July 2025
2025-07
Ministry
Ministry of Finance (RBI)
PIB hit · partial
PIB source
released 2025-07
Depth vs. question: RBI press release (not PIB) explains the three sub-indices; PIB Ministry of Finance Economic Survey 2024-25 chapter cites the same.
Notes: FI-Index methodology is from RBI directly.
Mixchange functions - collateral loans? bill discounting? credit rating?
Trigger event
Mixchange (SIDBI subsidiary) operationalised TReDS 2024
2024-11
Ministry
Ministry of Finance / MSME
PIB hit · full
PIB source
—
released 2024-11
Depth vs. question: PIB releases on TReDS expansion noted Mixchange's bill-discounting (invoice/Bills-of-Exchange) function - matches statement 2 only.
Notes: Niche question; only statement 2 correct.