Current Affairs Quiz — 05 November 2025
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Who formally unveiled the India AI Governance Guidelines on 5 November 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood, Principal Scientific Adviser
The guidelines were formally unveiled by Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood, Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India.
The India AI Governance Guidelines released in November 2025 were drafted by a high-level committee chaired by whom?
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Correct answer: A — Prof. Balaraman Ravindran, IIT Madras
The guidelines were drafted by a high-level committee under the chairmanship of Prof. Balaraman Ravindran, IIT Madras.
Consider the following statements about the India AI Governance Guidelines (November 2025): 1. The framework includes seven guiding principles (Sutras) and recommendations across six pillars of AI governance. 2. The guidelines propose a new standalone AI law to replace existing legislation. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
The framework has seven Sutras and six pillars; MeitY Secretary S. Krishnan said the focus remains on using existing legislation wherever possible, so statement 2 is wrong.
The IndiaAI Mission, under which the AI Governance Guidelines were released, was approved by the Union Cabinet on 7 March 2024 with what outlay?
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Correct answer: D — ₹10,371.92 crore
The Cabinet approved the IndiaAI Mission on 7 March 2024 with a budget outlay of ₹10,371.92 crore.
The launch of the India AI Governance Guidelines in November 2025 was described as a key milestone ahead of which event?
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Correct answer: C — India–AI Impact Summit 2026
MeitY said the launch marks a key milestone ahead of the India–AI Impact Summit 2026.
Where was the 9th round of India–Peru Trade Agreement negotiations held from 3 to 5 November 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Lima
The 9th round was held in Lima, Peru, from 3 to 5 November 2025.
Who led the Indian delegation as Chief Negotiator at the 9th round of India–Peru trade talks in November 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Vimal Anand
The Indian delegation was led by Vimal Anand, Joint Secretary and Chief Negotiator; Vishvas Vidu Sapkal is India's Ambassador to Peru.
The 3rd round of India–Chile CEPA negotiations, mentioned alongside the 9th India–Peru round, was held in which city?
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Correct answer: D — Santiago
The 3rd round of India–Chile CEPA negotiations was held in Santiago, Chile, from 27 to 30 October 2025.
Which centre hosted the third Maritime Information Sharing Workshop (MISW-25) in Gurugram in November 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Information Fusion Centre – Indian Ocean Region
MISW-25 (3–5 November 2025) was hosted by the Information Fusion Centre – Indian Ocean Region (IFC-IOR).
Which indigenous software was used for the table-top exercise at MISW-25 in November 2025?
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Correct answer: B — MANTRA
MISW-25 included a practical table-top exercise using the indigenous MANTRA software.
Consider the following statements: 1. The Information Fusion Centre – Indian Ocean Region (IFC-IOR) was established at Gurugram in December 2018. 2. The Maritime Information Sharing Workshop held in November 2025 was its first edition. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
IFC-IOR was established at Gurugram on 22 December 2018; the November 2025 workshop (MISW-25) was the 3rd edition, so statement 2 is wrong.
According to India's statement at the Second World Summit for Social Development (Doha, November 2025), India's social security coverage in 2025 stood at about:
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Correct answer: D — 64.3%
Mandaviya said India's social security coverage rose from 19% in 2015 to 64.3% in 2025.
India's statement at the Second World Summit for Social Development in Doha recalled a declaration adopted 30 years earlier that placed people at the centre of development. Which was it?
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Correct answer: B — Copenhagen Declaration
The statement said that 30 years ago the Copenhagen Declaration placed people at the centre of development.
According to India's November 2025 statement in Doha, approximately how many Indians were lifted out of multidimensional poverty in the last 10 years?
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Correct answer: C — 250 million
Mandaviya said approximately 250 million Indians had been lifted out of multidimensional poverty in the last 10 years.
Which body conferred the 'Award for Outstanding Achievement in Social Security' on India in 2025, as cited at the Doha social summit?
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Correct answer: B — International Social Security Association
Mandaviya said the International Social Security Association conferred the 'ISSA Award for Outstanding Achievement in Social Security' on India this year.
What is the month-long target of the nationwide Digital Life Certificate Campaign 4.0 (1–30 November 2025)?
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Correct answer: D — 2 crore
Campaign 4.0 has a month-long target of two crore DLCs; over 22 lakh were generated in its first four days.
Who formally launched the nationwide Digital Life Certificate Campaign 4.0 on 5 November 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Dr Jitendra Singh
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh, MoS (Independent Charge) and MoS for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, formally launched the campaign.
Which school won THINQ-25, the Indian Navy Quiz, on 5 November 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Jayshree Periwal High School, Jaipur
Jayshree Periwal High School, Jaipur, emerged champions; PM Shri JNV Samastipur was runner-up.
What was the theme of THINQ-25, the Indian Navy Quiz held in 2025?
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Correct answer: D — MAHASAGAR
THINQ-25 was themed 'MAHASAGAR'.
Where was the Grand Finale of THINQ-25 held on 5 November 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala
The Grand Finale was held at the Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala, with the Chief of the Naval Staff as chief guest.
The Chhattisgarh Rajat Mahotsav that closed on 5 November 2025 marked 25 years since the state was created on which date?
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Correct answer: B — 1 November 2000
The Vice-President recalled that Chhattisgarh was created on 1 November 2000 under PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
Where was the closing ceremony of the Chhattisgarh Rajat Mahotsav held on 5 November 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Nava Raipur
Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan attended the closing ceremony held in Nava Raipur as chief guest.
On 5 November 2025, Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan attended a 'Lakhpati Didi Sammelan' in which district of Chhattisgarh?
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Correct answer: B — Rajnandgaon
The Vice-President attended the Lakhpati Didi Sammelan at Rajnandgaon, Chhattisgarh.
The Dev Deepawali celebrations in Varanasi on 5 November 2025 were dedicated to what?
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Correct answer: A — Operation Sindoor
This year's Dev Deepawali in Varanasi was dedicated to Operation Sindoor and the soldiers who died.
At which ghat in Varanasi was the 3D projection show 'Kashi Katha' presented on Dev Deepawali 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Chet Singh Ghat
The 3D projection mapping show 'Kashi Katha' was presented at Chet Singh Ghat.
MOIL, which recorded its best-ever October production in October 2025 (1.60 lakh tonnes), mainly produces which ore?
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Correct answer: A — Manganese ore
MOIL recorded production of 1.60 lakh tonnes of manganese ore in October 2025, its best October since inception.
In November 2025, APEDA facilitated the export of 20 metric tonnes of fortified rice from Chhattisgarh to which country?
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Correct answer: B — Papua New Guinea
APEDA facilitated the export of 20 MT of fortified rice from Chhattisgarh to Papua New Guinea.