Current Affairs Quiz — 15 November 2025
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Where did PM Modi address the Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas programme on 15 November 2025, marking Birsa Munda's 150th birth anniversary?
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Correct answer: B — Dediapada, Gujarat
PM Modi addressed the programme at Dediapada in Narmada district, Gujarat.
Projects worth how much were inaugurated and had foundation stones laid by PM Modi at Dediapada on Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Over ₹9,700 crore
The projects were worth over ₹9,700 crore. ₹18,000 crore is the allocation for EMRSs over five to six years that the PM mentioned.
Consider the following statements: 1. The birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda has been officially commemorated as Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas since 2021. 2. The PM-JANMAN scheme was launched from Dediapada in Gujarat. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: the PM said PM-JANMAN was launched from Khunti in Jharkhand.
The Shri Govind Guru Chair for tribal language promotion, inaugurated on Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas 2025, has been established at:
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Correct answer: C — Birsa Munda Tribal University
The PM said the Shri Govind Guru Chair has been established at the Birsa Munda Tribal University.
Exercise Garuda 25, held in November 2025, is a bilateral air exercise between the Indian Air Force and the air force of:
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Correct answer: B — France
Garuda is the bilateral air exercise between the IAF and the French Air and Space Force.
Where was the 8th edition of Exercise Garuda held in November 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Mont-de-Marsan, France
Garuda 25 was held at Mont-de-Marsan, France from 16 to 27 November 2025.
Which IAF fighter aircraft took part in Exercise Garuda 25?
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Correct answer: B — Su-30MKI
The IAF participated with Su-30MKI fighters, supported by C-17 and IL-78 aircraft.
What is the approximate length of the Mumbai–Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail corridor reviewed by PM Modi in November 2025?
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Correct answer: C — ~508 km
The MAHSR corridor spans about 508 km; 352 km of it lies in Gujarat and Dadra & Nagar Haveli.
Roughly what share of the Mumbai–Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail route is on viaducts?
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Correct answer: D — About 85%
465 km, about 85% of the route, is on viaducts.
Consider the following statements about the Mumbai–Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail corridor: 1. About 156 km of the corridor lies in Maharashtra. 2. The Surat–Bilimora section of about 47 km is at an advanced stage, with civil works and track-bed laying completed. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct as per PIB's release on the PM's Surat visit.
On which date was the state of Jharkhand formed, whose silver jubilee was celebrated in November 2025?
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Correct answer: D — 15 November 2000
Jharkhand was formed on 15 November 2000, the birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda.
Where was the main celebration of Jharkhand's 25th Foundation Day held?
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Correct answer: B — Morabadi Ground, Ranchi
The main silver jubilee celebration was held at Morabadi Ground in Ranchi, led by CM Hemant Soren.
What does AMRIT stand for in AMRIT Pharmacy, which completed 10 years in November 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Affordable Medicines and Reliable Implants for Treatment
AMRIT stands for Affordable Medicines and Reliable Implants for Treatment.
Which organisation implements the AMRIT Pharmacy network?
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Correct answer: B — HLL Lifecare Limited
AMRIT pharmacies are implemented by HLL Lifecare Ltd, which pledged to double outlets to 500.
What is the enumeration phase of Phase II of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls?
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Correct answer: B — 4 November – 4 December 2025
The enumeration phase runs from 4 November to 4 December 2025.
How many States and Union Territories are covered under Phase II of the SIR of electoral rolls?
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Correct answer: C — 12
Phase II covers 12 States/UTs, from Andaman & Nicobar to West Bengal.
Approximately how many electors (as on 27 October 2025) are covered under Phase II of the SIR?
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Correct answer: D — 50.99 crore
The ECI bulletin lists 50,99,72,687 electors across the 12 States/UTs.
The clandestine lab busted by the NCB and Rajasthan Police in Sirohi in November 2025 was producing which drug?
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Correct answer: B — Mephedrone
The seized chemicals were enough to manufacture about 100 kg of mephedrone.
In which district of Rajasthan did the NCB and Rajasthan Police bust a mephedrone lab in November 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Sirohi
The lab was in a remote village in Sirohi district.
The 3rd International Ayurveda Conference in São Paulo in November 2025 commemorated how many years of Ayurveda in Brazil?
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Correct answer: C — 40
The conference commemorated 40 years of Ayurveda in Brazil.
Where and when is the WHO–Ministry of Ayush Global Summit on Traditional Medicine to be held, as mentioned at the São Paulo Ayurveda conference?
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Correct answer: A — New Delhi, 17–19 December 2025
Ambassador Dinesh Bhatia said the summit will be held in New Delhi from 17 to 19 December 2025.
At which location in Andhra Pradesh will SECI develop a 1200 MWh Battery Energy Storage System, finalised in November 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Nandyal
SECI and Andhra Pradesh exchanged Government Orders for a 1200 MWh BESS at Nandyal.
Under which mode will SECI develop the 1200 MWh BESS and 50 MW hybrid solar projects in Andhra Pradesh?
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Correct answer: A — CAPEX mode, with SECI bearing the full investment
Both projects will be developed under CAPEX mode, with SECI undertaking complete investment responsibility.
Which state emerged as the overall champion at the 4th National EMRS Sports Meet 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Telangana
Telangana won the overall championship with 230 medals and 714 points.
Where did the 4th National EMRS Sports Meet 2025 conclude?
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Correct answer: B — Rourkela
It concluded at the Birsa Munda Athletics Stadium, Rourkela, Odisha.
Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) for tribal students were launched in:
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Correct answer: A — 1997–98
EMRS were launched in 1997–98 to provide quality residential education to tribal students from Class 6 to 12.