Current Affairs Quiz — 04 November 2025
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Phase II of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, which began on 4 November 2025, covers how many States and Union Territories?
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Correct answer: B — 9 States and 3 UTs
SIR Phase II covers 9 States and 3 UTs (Andaman and Nicobar, Lakshadweep and Puducherry).
Consider the following statements about SIR Phase II (November 2025): 1. The Election Commission ordered it under Article 324 of the Constitution and Section 21 of the Representation of the People Act, 1950. 2. Its enumeration period runs until 4 December 2025. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
ECI ordered the SIR under Article 324 and Section 21 of the RP Act, 1950, and the enumeration period runs from 4 November to 4 December 2025.
Approximately how many electors are covered by Phase II of the Special Intensive Revision that began in November 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 51 crore
Phase II covers nearly 51 crore electors across 321 districts and 1,843 Assembly constituencies.
Which of the following is NOT among the States/UTs covered by SIR Phase II, which began on 4 November 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Assam
Phase II covers Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Andaman and Nicobar, Lakshadweep and Puducherry; Assam is not in the list.
The Rules for 'Sustainable Harnessing of Fisheries in the Exclusive Economic Zone', notified on 4 November 2025, fulfil an announcement made in which Union Budget?
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Correct answer: C — 2025–26
The Rules fulfil the Budget 2025–26 announcement of an enabling framework for sustainable fisheries from the Indian EEZ and high seas.
According to the Fisheries Ministry (November 2025), the Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep together account for what share of India's EEZ area?
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Correct answer: D — 49%
The ministry said the island regions of Andaman & Nicobar and Lakshadweep together account for 49% of India's EEZ area.
Consider the following statements about the EEZ fisheries Rules notified in November 2025: 1. Mechanised and large motorised vessels need an Access Pass, available free of cost through the ReALCraft portal. 2. Foreign fishing vessels can obtain an Access Pass through joint-venture arrangements with Indian firms. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
The Access Pass is free through ReALCraft for mechanised and large motorised vessels, but foreign fishing vessels are not allowed an Access Pass under any arrangement.
Which vessel concept, allowing mid-sea transshipment, is introduced by the EEZ fisheries Rules of November 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Mother-and-child vessels
The Rules introduce the mother-and-child vessel concept, allowing mid-sea transshipment under RBI-regulated monitoring.
In November 2025, how much did the National Biodiversity Authority disburse to red sanders farmers and others in Andhra Pradesh under Access and Benefit-Sharing?
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Correct answer: A — ₹3 crore
The NBA disbursed ₹3 crore to 199 beneficiaries, including 198 red sanders farmers and Andhra University; ₹48 crore and ₹55 lakh were earlier releases.
What is the scientific name of red sanders, whose cultivators received benefit-sharing payments from the NBA in November 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Pterocarpus santalinus
Red sanders is Pterocarpus santalinus, a highly valued species endemic to the region.
The NBA's November 2025 benefit-sharing payment reached red sanders farmers in four districts of Andhra Pradesh. Which of the following was NOT one of them?
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Correct answer: D — Kurnool
The beneficiaries came from 48 villages in Chittoor, Nellore, Tirupati and Cuddapah districts; Kurnool was not listed.
Where was the 17th India–Israel Joint Working Group meeting on defence cooperation held on 4 November 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Tel Aviv
The 17th JWG meeting took place in Tel Aviv on 4 November 2025, where an MoU on Defence Cooperation was signed.
Which edition of the India–Israel Joint Working Group on defence cooperation met in November 2025 and signed an MoU on Defence Cooperation?
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Correct answer: D — 17th
It was the 17th meeting of the India–Israel JWG on defence cooperation.
Who co-chaired the 17th India–Israel Joint Working Group meeting on defence cooperation from the Indian side?
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Correct answer: A — Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh
The meeting was co-chaired by Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and Israeli MoD Director General Maj Gen (Res) Amir Baram.
Who launched the third round (PLI 1.2) of the PLI Scheme for Specialty Steel on 4 November 2025?
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Correct answer: C — H.D. Kumaraswamy
Union Minister for Steel and Heavy Industries H.D. Kumaraswamy launched PLI 1.2 at Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi.
The PLI Scheme for Specialty Steel was approved by the Union Cabinet in July 2021 with what outlay?
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Correct answer: A — ₹6,322 crore
The scheme was approved in July 2021 with an overall outlay of ₹6,322 crore.
Consider the following statements about the PLI Scheme for Specialty Steel (as of November 2025): 1. It covers 22 product sub-categories, including super alloys and CRGO steel. 2. Incentive rates range from 4% to 15% for five years starting FY 2025–26. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
The scheme covers 22 product sub-categories including super alloys and CRGO, with incentives of 4% to 15% for five years starting FY 2025–26.
Under which operation did the DRI bust a clandestine alprazolam factory in Valsad, Gujarat, on 4 November 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Operation White Cauldron
The raid was part of the operation codenamed 'Operation White Cauldron'.
Which psychotropic substance was being produced at the Valsad factory busted by the DRI in November 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Alprazolam
The factory was producing alprazolam, a psychotropic substance under the NDPS Act, 1985.
President Droupadi Murmu attended which convocation of Kumaun University on 4 November 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 20th
The President graced the 20th convocation ceremony of Kumaun University on 4 November 2025.
Where was the 20th convocation of Kumaun University, attended by President Murmu in November 2025, held?
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Correct answer: C — Nainital
The 20th convocation of Kumaun University was held at Nainital, Uttarakhand.
Which Bengaluru-based startup demonstrated India's first extensive Quantum Key Distribution network spanning over 500 km, announced in November 2025?
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Correct answer: A — QNu Labs
QNu Labs Pvt. Ltd., Bengaluru, one of 8 startups supported under the National Quantum Mission, demonstrated the network.
The Quantum Key Distribution network demonstrated by QNu Labs and announced at ESTIC 2025 spans over how many kilometres?
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Correct answer: C — 500 km
The QKD network, deployed over existing optical fibre, spans over 500 kilometres.
The National Quantum Mission, which supports QNu Labs, was approved by the Union Cabinet in April 2023 at what total cost?
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Correct answer: D — ₹6,003.65 crore
The Cabinet approved the NQM on 19 April 2023 at a total cost of ₹6,003.65 crore for 2023–24 to 2030–31.
The Army Sports Conclave 2025, held at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi, on 4 November 2025, was aimed at supporting which national goal?
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Correct answer: A — Olympic Mission 2036
The Indian Army organised the conclave to contribute to the nation's vision of Olympic Mission 2036.
In November 2025, APEDA facilitated the first export of Fortified Rice Kernel from Chhattisgarh to which country?
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Correct answer: D — Costa Rica
APEDA facilitated the first export consignment of 12 MT of Fortified Rice Kernel from Chhattisgarh to Costa Rica.