Current Affairs Quiz — 21 November 2025
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The four Labour Codes made effective from 21 November 2025 rationalise how many existing central labour laws?
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Correct answer: B — 29
The four Codes rationalise 29 existing central labour laws.
Which of the following is NOT one of the four Labour Codes made effective in November 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Code on Minimum Pension, 2020
The four Codes are the Code on Wages 2019, Industrial Relations Code 2020, Code on Social Security 2020 and the OSH Code 2020. There is no Code on Minimum Pension.
Under the Code on Social Security, 2020, as implemented in November 2025, aggregators must contribute towards gig and platform workers:
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Correct answer: A — 1–2% of annual turnover, capped at 5% of the amount paid/payable to such workers
Aggregators must contribute 1–2% of annual turnover, capped at 5% of the amount paid/payable to gig and platform workers.
Consider the following statements about the Labour Codes made effective in November 2025: 1. Employers must provide all workers above the age of 40 years with a free annual health check-up. 2. Women are barred from working night shifts in underground mining. 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: women may work night shifts and in all types of work, including underground mining, with their consent and mandatory safety measures.
In which year was the India–Australia relationship elevated to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership?
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Correct answer: C — 2020
The PMO release noted the elevation of the relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in 2020.
PM Modi met Australian PM Anthony Albanese on 21 November 2025 on the sidelines of the G20 Leaders' Summit in:
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Correct answer: D — Johannesburg
The meeting took place on the sidelines of the G20 Leaders' Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa.
The 2nd edition of the Bharatiya Kala Mahotsav, inaugurated by the President on 21 November 2025, is being held at:
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Correct answer: C — Rashtrapati Nilayam, Secunderabad
The festival is being held at Rashtrapati Nilayam, Secunderabad.
The 2nd Bharatiya Kala Mahotsav (November 2025) showcases the cultural heritage of which region of India?
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Correct answer: B — Western India
It showcases Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Goa, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu.
Consider the following statements about the Bharatiya Kala Mahotsav: 1. Its first edition introduced visitors to the cultural heritage of Northeast India. 2. The second edition is open to the public from 22 to 30 November 2025 with free entry. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as per the President's Secretariat release.
Which framework did the Department of Fisheries release on World Fisheries Day, 21 November 2025?
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Correct answer: D — National Framework on Traceability in Fisheries and Aquaculture 2025
The Department released the National Framework on Traceability in Fisheries and Aquaculture 2025 along with several SOPs and guidelines.
India aims to scale its seafood exports by 2030 to:
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Correct answer: C — ₹1 lakh crore
MoS George Kurian said India aims for ₹1 lakh crore in seafood exports by 2030, with 30% high-value, value-added products.
Under GRAP, Stage II ('Very Poor' air quality) applies when Delhi's AQI is in which range?
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Correct answer: B — 301–400
Stage II ('Very Poor') covers Delhi AQI 301–400, as listed in the revised GRAP of 21 November 2025.
In the GRAP revision of 21 November 2025, the decision on allowing offices to work at 50% strength with the rest working from home was moved to which stage?
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Correct answer: C — Stage III
This measure was moved from Stage IV to Stage III ('Severe', Delhi AQI 401–450).
Which body revised the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) for the NCR on 21 November 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas
The CAQM revised GRAP for the entire NCR on 21 November 2025.
Where were the Diamond Jubilee celebrations of the Border Security Force (BSF), addressed by Amit Shah on 21 November 2025, held?
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Correct answer: A — Bhuj
Amit Shah addressed the BSF Diamond Jubilee celebrations in Bhuj, Gujarat.
At the BSF Diamond Jubilee, Amit Shah said the country would be completely free from Naxalism by:
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Correct answer: B — 31 March 2026
He said the country will be completely free from Naxalism by 31 March 2026.
'Operation Filter Out', under which large quantities of foreign-origin cigarettes were seized in November 2025, was conducted by:
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Correct answer: B — Directorate of Revenue Intelligence
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized foreign-origin cigarettes under Operation Filter Out.
The seizures under DRI's 'Operation Filter Out' at Kanhmun and Lunglei in November 2025 took place in which state?
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Correct answer: D — Mizoram
Both seizures — Kanhmun (21 Nov) and Lunglei (22 Nov) — were in Mizoram.
States have been asked to use the e-KYC feature of which app for verification of MGNREGA job cards?
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Correct answer: D — National Mobile Monitoring System (NMMS) app
States/UTs were asked to use the e-KYC feature already available in the NMMS app for job card verification and renewal.
Under Schedule II of MGNREGA, job cards are required to be renewed after every:
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Correct answer: C — 5 years
Para 3 of Schedule II stipulates that job cards are renewed after five years following due verification.
With the NBA's November 2025 release for Red Sanders conservation, India's Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) disbursements crossed:
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Correct answer: C — ₹110 crore
With the release of ₹39.84 crore to Andhra Pradesh, ABS disbursements crossed ₹110 crore.
Red Sanders grows naturally only in selected pockets of which mountain range?
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Correct answer: A — Eastern Ghats
Red Sanders grows naturally only in parts of the Eastern Ghats, particularly in Anantapur, Chittoor, Kadapa, Prakasam and Kurnool districts of Andhra Pradesh.
In November 2025, the Technology Development Board supported TechInvention Lifecare Ltd, Navi Mumbai, for commercial production of which indigenous vaccine?
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Correct answer: A — 16-valent Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine
TDB sanctioned support for a commercial-scale cGMP facility for the indigenous 16-valent Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV-16).
Which three emerging serotypes have been added in the indigenous PCV-16 vaccine beyond the 13 that overlap with existing global PCVs?
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Correct answer: B — 12F, 15A and 22F
The PCV-16 panel adds three emerging serotypes — 12F, 15A and 22F — for broader coverage.
In November 2025, the Ministry of Steel suspended QCO enforcement on 42 Indian Standards for steel grades used mainly in engineered products, automotive and durable goods for a period of:
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Correct answer: C — Three years
Enforcement on these 42 standards was suspended for three years; enforcement on 13 specialty-steel standards under PLI 1.2 was suspended for one year.