Current Affairs Quiz — 20 November 2025
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Who took oath as Chief Minister of Bihar in November 2025, receiving the Prime Minister's congratulations on 20 November 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Nitish Kumar
Nitish Kumar took oath as Chief Minister of Bihar.
Who became the Deputy Chief Ministers of Bihar in the government sworn in in November 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Samrat Chaudhary and Vijay Sinha
Samrat Chaudhary and Vijay Sinha became the Deputy Chief Ministers.
On 20 November 2025, Governor Arif Mohammad Khan administered the oath to Nitish Kumar at Gandhi Maidan, Patna. For which time did Nitish Kumar take oath as Chief Minister of Bihar?
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Correct answer: D — 10th
It was a record 10th oath as Bihar Chief Minister for Nitish Kumar (The Hindu; DD News).
According to the final estimates for 2024-25 released in November 2025, India's total foodgrain production was:
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Correct answer: C — 357.73 million tonnes
Foodgrain production in 2024-25 reached a record 357.73 million tonnes, up from 332.30 million tonnes in 2023-24.
As per the final estimates for 2024-25, India's total oilseed production was estimated at:
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Correct answer: B — 429.89 lakh tonnes
Oilseed output in 2024-25 was a record 429.89 lakh tonnes, 33.20 lakh tonnes more than 396.69 lakh tonnes in 2023-24.
Consider the following statements about the final crop production estimates for 2024-25: 1. Rice production reached a record 1,501.84 lakh tonnes. 2. Maize production fell compared with 2023-24. 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: maize rose to 434.09 lakh tonnes from 376.65 lakh tonnes in 2023-24.
Which edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) opened in Panaji on 20 November 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 56th
IFFI 2025 was the 56th edition.
What was the first-ever feature of the opening of IFFI 2025 in Goa?
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Correct answer: D — A grand street parade from the Old Goa Medical College building to the Kala Academy
IFFI 2025 opened with a grand parade in Panaji — a historic first — instead of a closed-door ceremony.
The folk production 'Bharat Ek Soor', the highlight of the IFFI 2025 opening parade, was produced by:
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Correct answer: B — Central Bureau of Communication
'Bharat Ek Soor', with over 100 artists, was produced by the Central Bureau of Communication.
How did the combined Index of Eight Core Industries perform in October 2025 compared with October 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Remained unchanged at 162.4
The combined ICI remained unchanged at 162.4 (provisional). 3.3% was September's final growth and 2.5% the April–October cumulative growth.
Consider the following statements about the Index of Eight Core Industries for October 2025: 1. Electricity generation rose in October 2025 over October 2024. 2. The eight core industries comprise 40.27% of the weight of items in the Index of Industrial Production. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Statement 1 is wrong: electricity generation declined by 7.6%. Statement 2 is correct.
Which of the following core industries recorded positive growth in October 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Cement
Cement grew 5.3% (along with fertilizers, steel and refinery products). Coal, natural gas and electricity declined.
How many leading e-commerce platforms self-declared compliance with the Dark Patterns Guidelines, 2023, as announced in November 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 26
26 leading e-commerce platforms submitted self-declarations.
Which authority directed companies to upload their dark-pattern self-audit declarations on their websites?
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Correct answer: D — Central Consumer Protection Authority
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) directed the companies to display the declarations prominently on their websites.
With which French body did DRDO sign a Technical Agreement on defence R&D on 20 November 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Directorate General of Armaments (DGA)
The agreement was signed with the Directorate General of Armaments (DGA), France.
Where was the DRDO–DGA (France) Technical Agreement signed in November 2025?
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Correct answer: D — DRDO Bhawan, New Delhi
It was signed at DRDO Bhawan, New Delhi on 20 November 2025.
The GeM–UN Women MoU of November 2025 expands market access for women entrepreneurs under which GeM initiative?
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Correct answer: B — Womaniya
The MoU expands market access for women entrepreneurs under GeM's 'Womaniya' initiative.
Government e-Marketplace (GeM), which signed an MoU with UN Women in November 2025, functions under which ministry?
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Correct answer: C — Ministry of Commerce and Industry
GeM is under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
How many cubs did Mukhi, the first Indian-born female cheetah, give birth to, as announced in November 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Five
Mukhi gave birth to five cubs.
Consider the following statements about the cheetah Mukhi: 1. Mukhi is the first Indian-born female cheetah and was 33 months old when she gave birth. 2. Mukhi was among the cheetahs translocated to India from Namibia. 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: Mukhi was born in India — she is the first Indian-born female cheetah.
Raajmarg Infra Investment Managers Pvt. Ltd. (RIIMPL), launched by NHAI in November 2025, is the investment manager for which proposed public InvIT?
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Correct answer: A — Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust (RIIT)
RIIMPL is the investment manager for the proposed public InvIT, Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust (RIIT).
Approximately how many kilometres of operational National Highways does NHAI plan to place in its public InvIT over the next 3–5 years?
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Correct answer: C — 1,500 km
Around 1,500 km of completed and operational National Highways will be introduced into the public InvIT over 3–5 years.
Where did President Droupadi Murmu attend the Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas celebration organised by the Chhattisgarh government on 20 November 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Ambikapur
The celebration was held at Ambikapur in Surguja district.
The 'Muria Darbar', cited by President Murmu as a primitive people's parliament, belongs to which region?
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Correct answer: A — Bastar
The President cited the 'Muria Darbar' of Bastar as an example of tribal democratic traditions.
Under the Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan, a network of roughly how many volunteers is being created across India, as per President Murmu's address at Ambikapur?
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Correct answer: C — 20 lakh
About 20 lakh volunteers are being mobilised under the Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan.
Which force conducted the Coastal Security Exercise Sagar Kavach-02/25 in November 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Indian Coast Guard
Sagar Kavach-02/25 was conducted by the Indian Coast Guard.
Consider the following statements about Exercise Sagar Kavach-02/25: 1. It involved over 6,000 personnel and more than 115 sea and air assets. 2. It was conducted along the Gujarat and Daman coastline. 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 exercise was held along the Maharashtra and Goa coastline.
Where was the 3rd India–Germany Joint Working Group meeting on Alternative Medicine held in November 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Berlin
The 3rd JWG meeting was held in Berlin from 18 to 20 November 2025.
Which of the following was NOT one of the three pillars discussed at the 3rd India–Germany JWG on Alternative Medicine?
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Correct answer: D — Joint manufacturing of Ayush medicines in Germany
The three pillars were public-health integration, reimbursement pathways and regulatory approval. Joint manufacturing was not one of them.
What is the theme of the Geological Survey of India's international seminar held in Jaipur in November 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Unearthing the Past, Shaping the Future: 175 Years of GSI
The seminar's theme is 'Unearthing the Past, Shaping the Future: 175 Years of GSI'.
Where was the GSI's 175th foundation year international seminar inaugurated on 20 November 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Rajasthan International Centre, Jaipur
It was held at the Rajasthan International Centre, Jaipur.