Current Affairs Quiz — 09 November 2025
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Which institution co-hosted the National Conference on the three new criminal laws with the Ministry of Home Affairs in Bhopal on 8–9 November 2025?
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Correct answer: A — National Judicial Academy
The MHA and the National Judicial Academy, Bhopal, hosted the two-day conference.
As per the MHA in November 2025, how many states/UTs had issued notifications on e-Sakshya under the new criminal laws?
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Correct answer: B — 26
Notifications on e-Sakshya had been issued by 26 states/UTs and on e-Summons by 24; Nyaya-Shruti (videoconferencing) had been notified by 16 High Courts.
Consider the following statements about the implementation of the new criminal laws, as reported by the MHA in November 2025: 1. Around 50 lakh FIRs had been registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. 2. More than 38,000 Zero FIRs had been registered since 1 July 2024. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
The MHA said around 50 lakh FIRs were registered under the BNS and more than 38,000 Zero FIRs had been registered since 1 July 2024, when the new laws came into force.
During President Droupadi Murmu's visit to Angola in November 2025, India welcomed Angola's decision to join which of the following?
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Correct answer: A — International Big Cat Alliance and Global Biofuels Alliance
President Murmu welcomed Angola's decision to join the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) and the Global Biofuels Alliance (GBA).
Consider the following statements about the India–Angola talks held in Luanda on 9 November 2025: 1. MoUs on cooperation in fisheries, aquaculture and marine resources, and on consular matters were exchanged. 2. An MoU on joint defence production was exchanged. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
The MoUs exchanged were on fisheries, aquaculture and marine resources, and on consular matters. No defence production MoU was announced.
Who was the President of Angola with whom President Droupadi Murmu held talks in Luanda in November 2025?
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Correct answer: B — João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço
President Murmu held talks with President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço of Angola at the Presidential Palace, Luanda.
Projects worth how much did PM Narendra Modi inaugurate and lay foundation stones for at Uttarakhand's Silver Jubilee celebration in Dehradun on 9 November 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Over ₹8,140 crore
PM Modi inaugurated and laid foundation stones for projects worth over ₹8,140 crore (₹930 crore inaugurated, ₹7,210 crore foundation). ₹2 lakh crore was the value of projects under way in the state.
Consider the following statements made by PM Modi at Uttarakhand's Silver Jubilee in November 2025: 1. Uttarakhand was formed 25 years ago under the government of Atal Bihari Vajpayee. 2. Uttarakhand's budget has grown from ₹4,000 crore to over ₹1 lakh crore in 25 years. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PM Modi said the state was formed 25 years ago under Vajpayee's government, and that its budget had grown from ₹4,000 crore to over ₹1 lakh crore.
According to PM Modi, the Jamrani and Song dam projects in Uttarakhand will help solve the drinking water problems of which cities?
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Correct answer: D — Dehradun and Haldwani
PM Modi said the Jamrani and Song dam projects would play a crucial role in resolving the drinking water issues of Dehradun and Haldwani.
Which Indian Navy ship took part in Exercise Malabar 2025 at Guam?
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Correct answer: D — INS Sahyadri
The Defence Ministry said INS Sahyadri, an indigenously designed and built guided-missile stealth frigate, was at Guam for Malabar 2025.
Consider the following statements about Exercise Malabar: 1. It began in 1992 as a bilateral exercise between the United States and India. 2. Its 2025 edition, held at Guam, was the 29th edition and was led by the United States. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
The US Navy said Malabar began in 1992 as a bilateral US–India exercise and later added Japan and Australia; the 2025 edition at Guam was the 29th and was led by the US, with the lead rotating every year.
Exercise Malabar 2025 was held at which location?
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Correct answer: A — Guam
INS Sahyadri participated in Malabar 2025 at Guam in the Northern Pacific.
Where was the 18th Urban Mobility India Conference & Exhibition 2025 held?
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Correct answer: A — Gurugram
The three-day UMI Conference & Exhibition 2025 concluded in Gurugram, Haryana, on 9 November 2025.
Which city won the award for the Best Public Transport System at Urban Mobility India 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Chennai
Chennai won Best Public Transport System; Udaipur won Best Non-Motorised Transport System; Aizawl got a Special Award for traffic management.
The logo and website of which scheme were launched at the valedictory session of Urban Mobility India 2025?
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Correct answer: D — PM e-Bus Sewa
Union Minister Manohar Lal launched the logo and website of the PM e-Bus Sewa scheme at the valedictory event.
Where in Thimphu was the Global Peace Prayer Festival 2025 ceremonially inaugurated by the King of Bhutan?
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Correct answer: A — Changlimithang Ground
The GPPF was inaugurated at Changlimithang Ground, Thimphu, by King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Chief Abbot Trulku Jigme Choedra. The IBC exhibitions were at Tashichhodzong.
The 'Jabzhi', a key event of the Global Peace Prayer Festival 2025 in Bhutan, is a ritual of which tradition?
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Correct answer: C — Vajrayana Buddhism
The Culture Ministry described Jabzhi as a profound Vajrayana Buddhist ritual believed to cleanse negative karma.
In which city did India and Saudi Arabia sign an MoU on Cultural Cooperation on 9 November 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Riyadh
Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan Al Saud signed the MoU in Riyadh.
The Culture Ministers of India and Saudi Arabia co-chair the Ministerial Committee of Tourism and Cultural Cooperation, created under which India–Saudi Arabia mechanism?
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Correct answer: D — Strategic Partnership Council
The committee was newly created under the India–Saudi Arabia Strategic Partnership Council (SPC), announced during PM Modi's State Visit to Jeddah.
How much revenue did the Special Swachhata campaigns in central government offices earn from scrap disposal since 2021, as per Dr Jitendra Singh in November 2025?
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Correct answer: A — About ₹4,085 crore
Dr Jitendra Singh said ₹4,085 crore 24 lakh had been earned through five annual campaigns since 2021.
How much office space was freed through the Special Swachhata campaigns since 2021?
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Correct answer: B — 231.75 lakh sq ft
231.75 lakh sq ft of space that had been blocked with waste, worn-out furniture and scrap was freed for productive use.
The IAF's flying display in Guwahati on 9 November 2025 was held over which river, watched from Lachit Ghat?
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Correct answer: C — Brahmaputra
The display was held over the Brahmaputra River at Guwahati, with aircraft flying past Lachit Ghat.
The IAF's flying display at Guwahati in November 2025 was part of which anniversary celebrations of the Indian Air Force?
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Correct answer: D — 93rd
The display continued the IAF's 93rd anniversary celebrations, under the theme 'Infallible, Impervious and Precise'.
At which edition of the International Film Festival of India was the ICFT–UNESCO Gandhi Medal instituted?
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Correct answer: B — 46th IFFI
The I&B Ministry said the ICFT–UNESCO Gandhi Medal was instituted at the 46th IFFI.
Consider the following statements about the ICFT–UNESCO Gandhi Medal: 1. It is presented in collaboration with the ICFT, Paris, under the aegis of UNESCO. 2. It honours a film that promotes peace and inter-cultural dialogue. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
The medal is an international honour presented with the ICFT, Paris, under the aegis of UNESCO, for a film promoting peace and inter-cultural dialogue in line with Gandhi's vision of non-violence.
The centenary commemorated at Shravanabelagola on 9 November 2025 marked Acharya Shantisagar Maharaj's 1925 visit for which ceremony?
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Correct answer: D — Mahamastakabhisheka
The event marked the centenary of Acharya Shantisagar Maharaj's visit to Shravanabelagola in 1925 for the Mahamastakabhisheka ceremony.
At Shravanabelagola in November 2025, Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan praised the government's recognition of which language as a classical language?
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Correct answer: C — Prakrit
The Vice-President praised the recognition of Prakrit as a classical language and manuscript digitisation under the Gyan Bharatam Mission.