Current Affairs Quiz — 07 November 2025
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According to PM Modi's address on 7 November 2025, in which journal did Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay publish 'Vande Mataram' in 1875?
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Correct answer: B — Bangadarshan
PM Modi said Bankim Babu published Vande Mataram in Bangadarshan in 1875; it also appears in his novel Anandamath.
Consider the following statements: 1. Rabindranath Tagore sang 'Vande Mataram' at the Calcutta session in 1896. 2. The year-long commemoration of 150 years of 'Vande Mataram' runs from 7 November 2025 to 7 November 2026. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PM Modi recalled that Tagore sang Vande Mataram at the Calcutta Session in 1896, and the programme launched a commemoration from 7 November 2025 to 7 November 2026.
What did PM Modi release on 7 November 2025 to mark 150 years of 'Vande Mataram'?
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Correct answer: D — A commemorative coin and postage stamp
A special commemorative coin and postage stamp dedicated to Vande Mataram were released.
How many stubble burning incidents did Punjab record between 15 September and 6 November 2025, as noted by CAQM?
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Correct answer: C — 3,284
Punjab recorded 3,284 incidents against 5,041 in the same period of 2024; Haryana reported 206 against 888.
How many farm fire incidents did Haryana report between 15 September and 6 November 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 206
Haryana reported 206 farm fires, against 888 in the same period of 2024, which CAQM credited to incentives and enforcement.
Consider the following statements about the Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM): 1. It is constituted under the Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas Act, 2021. 2. The Act dissolved the Environment Pollution (Prevention and Control) Authority (EPCA) for the National Capital Region. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
The CAQM Act, 2021 (Act 29 of 2021) provides for constituting the Commission; it repealed the 1998 order setting up EPCA and dissolved the EPCA for NCR (India Code, PRS).
At which venue did the centenary celebrations of Indian hockey begin on 7 November 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, New Delhi
SAI and Hockey India held the centenary event at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, New Delhi.
The Indian hockey centenary celebrated in November 2025 traces the sport's journey in India from which year?
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Correct answer: D — 1925
The Sports Ministry said the celebration honoured Indian hockey's journey from its beginnings in 1925. 1928 was the Amsterdam Olympics.
With which European Commission official did Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal hold stocktaking meetings on the India–EU FTA on 5–6 November 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Sabine Weyand
Rajesh Agrawal met Sabine Weyand, Director-General for Trade, European Commission, for two days of stocktaking.
Where and when was the India–EU FTA negotiating round held in November 2025?
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Correct answer: A — New Delhi, 3–7 November
The EU negotiating team visited New Delhi from 3 to 7 November 2025; the stocktake meetings were on 5–6 November.
Who delivered India's National Statement at the Leaders' Summit of COP30 in Belém on 7 November 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Dinesh Bhatia, Ambassador of India to Brazil
India's Ambassador to Brazil, Dinesh Bhatia, delivered the National Statement at the Leaders' Summit on 7 November 2025.
In what capacity did India join Brazil's Tropical Forests Forever Facility (TFFF) at COP30?
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Correct answer: C — Observer
India welcomed Brazil's initiative to set up the TFFF and joined the Facility as an Observer.
According to India's National Statement at COP30, by how much did India reduce the emission intensity of its GDP between 2005 and 2020?
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Correct answer: B — 36%
The statement said India reduced the emission intensity of GDP by 36% between 2005 and 2020. 50% refers to the non-fossil share of installed power capacity.
The Kalughat Intermodal Terminal, handed over to a PPP operator by IWAI in November 2025, is located in which district?
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Correct answer: C — Saran, Bihar
IWAI said the Kalughat IMT is strategically located in Saran district of Bihar.
The first consignment from the Haldia Multi-Modal Terminal under the Jal Marg Vikas Project, carrying slag from Tata Steel, was bound for which place?
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Correct answer: D — Pandu, Guwahati
The first consignment of granulated blast furnace slag from Tata Steel was bound for Pandu, Guwahati, in Assam.
In the ECI's post-poll scrutiny for Bihar Phase-I in November 2025, what is Form 17A?
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Correct answer: A — Register of Voters
The ECI described Form 17A as the Register of Voters, scrutinised along with other poll-day documents.
How many Assembly constituencies went to the polls in Phase-I of the Bihar Assembly elections 2025, where no re-poll was recommended?
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Correct answer: C — 121
Scrutiny was conducted in all 121 Assembly constituencies that voted in Phase-I, and no re-poll was recommended.
NHPC Limited, which celebrated its 51st Raising Day on 7 November 2025, holds which status among central public sector enterprises?
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Correct answer: A — Navratna
The Power Ministry described NHPC Limited as a 'Navratna' enterprise of the Government of India.
Where is the Corporate Office of NHPC, where its Golden Jubilee celebration was held on 7 November 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Faridabad
The Golden Jubilee celebration was held at NHPC's Corporate Office in Faridabad, Haryana.
In which district of Maharashtra did Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan address a conference of 20,000 farmers on 7 November 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Beed
Chouhan addressed the farmers at Global Vikas Trust Krishikul, Sirsala, in Beed district.
According to Shivraj Singh Chouhan in November 2025, how many houses has Maharashtra received so far under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana?
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Correct answer: C — 30 lakh
Chouhan said Maharashtra has received 30 lakh houses so far under PMAY.
Where was the Third India–France AI Policy Roundtable held on 7 November 2025?
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Correct answer: A — IISc Bengaluru
The roundtable was held at the Council Chamber, Main Building, IISc Bengaluru.
Who co-chaired the Third India–France AI Policy Roundtable from the French side?
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Correct answer: B — Anne Bouverot
It was co-chaired by Anne Bouverot, Special Envoy of the French President for Artificial Intelligence, and Amit A. Shukla of the MEA.
Which ATC system at Delhi's IGI Airport developed a technical issue on 6–7 November 2025, affecting the processing of flight plan messages?
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Correct answer: B — Automatic Message Switching System
AAI said the issue was in the IP-based Automatic Message Switching System (AMSS), which processes flight plan messages.
How many flights were delayed or cancelled due to the ATC messaging glitch at Delhi Airport on 6–7 November 2025?
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Correct answer: D — 46
The Civil Aviation Ministry said the glitch led to delays and cancellations of 46 flights.