Current Affairs Quiz — 01 November 2025
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
On Kerala Piravi, 1 November 2025, Kerala became the first Indian state to declare itself free of:
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Correct answer: A — Extreme poverty
CM Pinarayi Vijayan declared Kerala free from extreme poverty, the first Indian state to make such a declaration.
How many families were identified as extremely poor under Kerala's Extreme Poverty Eradication Project?
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Correct answer: C — 64,006
The project identified 64,006 families (1,03,099 people) and prepared a micro-plan for each family.
Consider the following statements about Kerala's extreme poverty-free declaration: 1. Families were identified on the basis of deprivation in food, health, income and housing. 2. The declaration was made by the Governor in an address to the Assembly. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. The identification used food, health, income and housing, but the declaration was made by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in a statement under Rule 300, not by the Governor.
Across how many local institutions were the extremely poor families identified under Kerala's Extreme Poverty Eradication Project?
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Correct answer: D — 1,032
LSGD Kerala says 1,03,099 people from 64,006 families were found in 1,032 local institutions.
Where is the new Chhattisgarh Vidhan Sabha building inaugurated by PM Modi on 1 November 2025 located?
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Correct answer: B — Nava Raipur
The PM inaugurated the new building of the Chhattisgarh Vidhansabha at Nava Raipur.
In which year was the state of Chhattisgarh established, as recalled by PM Modi at the new Assembly building on 1 November 2025?
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Correct answer: D — 2000
PM Modi recalled that when the state was established in 2000, the first Assembly session was held at Jashpur Hall in Rajkumar College, Raipur.
Who is the Speaker of the Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly, as noted at the inauguration of its new building in November 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Dr Raman Singh
The PM noted that the Speaker's Chair is graced by Dr Raman Singh; Vishnu Deo Sai is CM and Ramen Deka is Governor.
Consider the following statements about the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Memorial-cum-Tribal Freedom Fighters Museum inaugurated on 1 November 2025: 1. It has been built at a cost of ₹50 crore. 2. It houses around 650 sculptures across 14 galleries. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: the museum cost ₹50 crore and houses around 650 sculptures across 14 galleries.
With whom did Rohan Bopanna win the 2024 Australian Open men's doubles title?
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Correct answer: B — Matthew Ebden
Bopanna won the 2024 Australian Open with Matthew Ebden and rose to World No. 1 in doubles.
At what age did Rohan Bopanna become the oldest man to reach World No. 1 in the ATP doubles rankings?
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Correct answer: C — 43
ATP noted that Bopanna rose to No. 1 for the first time after the 2024 Australian Open and became the oldest man to do so, at 43.
Where was the 12th ADMM-Plus, addressed by Rajnath Singh on 1 November 2025, held?
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Correct answer: D — Kuala Lumpur
The 12th ADMM-Plus was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on 1 November 2025.
Which edition of the ADMM-Plus did Defence Minister Rajnath Singh attend in Kuala Lumpur on 1 November 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 12th
Rajnath Singh spoke at the 12th ADMM-Plus; the forum itself was entering its 16th year.
For the 2024–2027 cycle, India co-chairs which ADMM-Plus Expert Working Group, and with which country?
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Correct answer: C — Counter-Terrorism, with Malaysia
India co-chairs the Expert Working Group on Counter-Terrorism with Malaysia for 2024–27; it earlier co-chaired HADR with Indonesia (2020–24).
What was the theme of Madhya Pradesh's 70th Foundation Day celebration in Bhopal (1-3 November 2025)?
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Correct answer: B — Abhyudaya Madhya Pradesh
The celebration at Lal Parade Ground, Bhopal, was held under the theme 'Abhyudaya Madhya Pradesh'.
Which Foundation Day did Madhya Pradesh celebrate on 1 November 2025?
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Correct answer: D — 70th
Madhya Pradesh celebrated its 70th Foundation Day on 1 November 2025.
The new State of Madhya Pradesh came into being on 1 November 1956 under which law?
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Correct answer: C — States Reorganisation Act, 1956
Section 9 of the States Reorganisation Act, 1956 formed the new State of Madhya Pradesh; the Act's appointed day was 1 November 1956.
The Jore Sahib enshrined at Takhat Sri Harmandir Ji Patna Sahib on 1 November 2025 are sacred relics of whom?
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Correct answer: C — Guru Gobind Singh Ji and Mata Sahib Kaur Ji
The Jore Sahib is the blessed footwear of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji and Mata Sahib Kaur Ji.
What was the name of the nine-day yatra that carried the Holy Jore Sahib from Delhi to Patna before their enshrinement on 1 November 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Guru Charan Yatra
The enshrinement marked the culmination of the nine-day 'Guru Charan Yatra' from Delhi to Patna.
For how long is EPFO's Employees' Enrolment Scheme 2025 open?
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Correct answer: A — 1 November 2025 to 30 April 2026
The scheme is open for six months, from 1 November 2025 to 30 April 2026.
EPFO's Employees' Enrolment Scheme 2025 allows employers to declare left-out employees who joined during which period?
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Correct answer: D — 1 July 2017 to 31 October 2025
It covers employees who joined between 1 July 2017 and 31 October 2025 and were left out of EPF coverage.
The Employees' Enrolment Scheme 2025 was launched on 1 November 2025 at which Foundation Day of EPFO?
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Correct answer: B — 73rd
Dr Mansukh Mandaviya launched the scheme at EPFO's 73rd Foundation Day celebrations in New Delhi.
Coal India Limited, which celebrated its foundation day on 1 November 2025, completed how many years of its establishment?
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Correct answer: A — 50 years
CIL completed 50 years of its establishment and stepped into its 51st year on 1 November 2025.
According to Coal India's chairman at its 51st Foundation Day, the company meets about what share of the nation's energy requirements?
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Correct answer: D — 55%
CIL Chairman Sanoj Kumar Jha said the company currently meets about 55% of the nation's energy requirements.
The temple crush of 1 November 2025 that killed nine devotees occurred at Kasibugga in which district of Andhra Pradesh?
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Correct answer: C — Srikakulam
The crush took place at the Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Kasibugga, Srikakulam district.
On which occasion did crowds swell at the Kasibugga Venkateswara Swamy temple, leading to the crush of 1 November 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Ekadashi
The crowd swelled to far beyond normal on the occasion of Ekadashi.
Haryana, which celebrates Haryana Day on 1 November, was formed in 1966 under which Act?
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Correct answer: B — Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966
Section 3 of the Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966 formed the State of Haryana on the appointed day, 1 November 1966.
Consider the following statements: 1. The Union Territory of Chandigarh was formed on 1 November 1966 under the Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966. 2. 1 November 2000 was notified as the appointed day of the Madhya Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2000, which created Chhattisgarh. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. Section 4 of the Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966 formed the UT of Chandigarh on 1 November 1966, and MHA notified 1 November 2000 as the appointed day of the Madhya Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2000.
Under the States Reorganisation Act, 1956, the new State of Kerala was formed on 1 November 1956 from which existing State?
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Correct answer: D — Travancore-Cochin
The Act defines the new State of Kerala as corresponding to the existing State of Travancore-Cochin.
At the Chhattisgarh Rajat Mahotsav in Nava Raipur on 1 November 2025, marking 25 years of the state, the PM inaugurated and laid foundation stones for projects worth over:
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Correct answer: A — ₹14,260 crore
PIB reported that the PM inaugurated and laid foundation stones for projects worth over ₹14,260 crore covering roads, industry, healthcare and energy.
Under which scheme did Jyotiraditya Scindia lay the foundation stone for the Integrated Sohra Circuit on 1 November 2025?
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Correct answer: B — PM-DevINE
The Integrated Sohra Circuit Development is under the Prime Minister's Development Initiative for North East Region (PM-DevINE).
What outlay did the Union Cabinet approve for PM-DevINE on 12 October 2022, for the period 2022–23 to 2025–26?
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Correct answer: C — ₹6,600 crore
PM-DevINE was announced in the 2022–23 Budget with an initial ₹1,500 crore; the Cabinet approved a total outlay of ₹6,600 crore on 12 October 2022.
In which state is the Integrated Sohra Circuit, whose foundation stone was laid on 1 November 2025, located?
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Correct answer: A — Meghalaya
The Sohra circuit, including Nohkalikai Falls and Mawsmai Eco Park, is in Meghalaya; CM Conrad Sangma attended.
Who assumed charge as Director General of the Bureau of Indian Standards with effect from 1 November 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Sanjay Garg
Sanjay Garg, IAS (1994, Kerala cadre), assumed charge as DG, BIS, from 1 November 2025.
As Director General of BIS, Sanjay Garg will also serve as President of India's national committee in which international body?
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Correct answer: D — International Electrotechnical Commission
The BIS DG also serves as President of India's national committee in the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC).
Over which dates is the Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh Pakhwada 2025 being observed?
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Correct answer: B — 1–15 November 2025
The Pakhwada runs from 1 to 15 November 2025, culminating in Janjatiya Gaurav Divas on 15 November.
In which year did the Union Cabinet approve declaring 15 November, the birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda, as Janjatiya Gaurav Divas?
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Correct answer: D — 2021
The Union Cabinet approved the declaration on 10 November 2021; the day is celebrated every year.
Who assumed charge as the Chief of Personnel of the Indian Navy on 1 November 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Vice Admiral Gurcharan Singh
Vice Admiral Gurcharan Singh assumed charge as Chief of Personnel; Vice Admiral B. Sivakumar became the 40th Chief of Materiel.
Vishvajit Sahay, who took charge on 1 November 2025, holds which post?
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Correct answer: A — Controller General of Defence Accounts
Vishvajit Sahay, a 1990-batch IDAS officer, assumed charge as Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA).
In which city did IEPFA and SEBI hold a 'Niveshak Shivir' on 1 November 2025, after earlier editions in Pune and Hyderabad?
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Correct answer: D — Amritsar
The Niveshak Shivir was held in Amritsar, Punjab, on 1 November 2025.
What penalty did the CCPA impose on each of Dikshant IAS and Abhimanu IAS, as announced on 1 November 2025?
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Correct answer: C — ₹8 lakh
The CCPA imposed a penalty of ₹8,00,000 each on the two coaching centres.
Under which law did the Central Consumer Protection Authority penalise coaching centres for misleading advertisements in November 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Consumer Protection Act, 2019
The penalties were imposed for violations of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019.