Current Affairs Quiz — 23 November 2025
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Who hosted the IBSA Leaders' Meeting held in Johannesburg on 23 November 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Cyril Ramaphosa
The meeting was hosted by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and attended by Brazilian President Lula and PM Modi.
At the IBSA Leaders' Meeting (November 2025), PM Modi proposed which platform for sharing Digital Public Infrastructure like UPI and CoWIN?
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Correct answer: A — IBSA Digital Innovation Alliance
The PM proposed an 'IBSA Digital Innovation Alliance' to share DPI such as UPI, health platforms like CoWIN, cybersecurity frameworks and women-led tech initiatives.
Consider the following statements about the IBSA Leaders' Meeting of November 2025: 1. PM Modi noted that the IBSA Fund has supported projects across forty countries. 2. PM Modi proposed an IBSA Fund for Climate Resilient Agriculture. 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 PMO release.
PM Modi invited IBSA leaders to which event to be hosted by India?
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Correct answer: D — AI Impact Summit
The PM invited IBSA leaders to the AI Impact Summit to be held in India next year.
India defeated which team in the final of the inaugural Blind Women's T20 World Cup in November 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Nepal
India beat Nepal by seven wickets in the final at Colombo.
The final of the inaugural Blind Women's T20 World Cup (November 2025) was played in:
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Correct answer: A — Colombo
The final was played in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on 23 November 2025.
Consider the following statements about the Blind Women's T20 World Cup 2025: 1. It was the inaugural edition of the tournament. 2. India lost one league match before winning the title. 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: India remained unbeaten throughout the tournament.
Operation Crystal Fortress (November 2025) by NCB and Delhi Police led to the seizure of about 328 kg of which drug?
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Correct answer: D — Methamphetamine
About 328 kg of high-quality methamphetamine worth ₹262 crore was seized from a house in Chhatarpur, Delhi.
What is the toll-free number of MANAS – the National Narcotics Helpline?
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Correct answer: C — 1933
NCB asked citizens to share information on drug sales via MANAS – National Narcotics Helpline 1933.
The 328 kg methamphetamine seizure under Operation Crystal Fortress was made from a house in which area of Delhi?
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Correct answer: A — Chhatarpur
The seizure was made from a house in Chhatarpur, Delhi, on 20 November 2025.
Which of the following districts is NOT among those where limestone blocks were identified for J&K's first limestone auction (November 2025)?
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Correct answer: D — Baramulla
The seven blocks (about 314 ha) are in Anantnag, Rajouri and Poonch districts.
J&K's first limestone block auction is being conducted by the Centre under which provision?
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Correct answer: B — Section 11(4) and 11(5) of the MMDR Act
Sub-sections (4) and (5) of Section 11 of the MMDR Act enable the Central Government to facilitate auctions where States/UTs face procedural limitations.
The 'ACITI Partnership', welcomed by India and Canada in November 2025, is a trilateral partnership among India, Canada and:
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Correct answer: B — Australia
ACITI stands for the Australia-Canada-India Technology and Innovation Partnership.
India and Canada agreed in November 2025 to begin CEPA negotiations aimed at doubling bilateral trade by 2030 to:
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Correct answer: B — USD 50 billion
The CEPA aims at doubling bilateral trade to USD 50 billion by 2030.
Which joint initiative did India and Italy adopt on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg?
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Correct answer: D — Joint Initiative to Counter Financing of Terrorism
PM Modi and PM Meloni adopted the 'India-Italy Joint Initiative to Counter Financing of Terrorism', covering cooperation in FATF and GCTF.
PM Modi held his first in-person meeting with which Japanese Prime Minister on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg?
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Correct answer: A — Sanae Takaichi
It was PM Modi's first meeting with PM Sanae Takaichi after their telephone call on 29 October 2025.
What is the theme of the AI Impact Summit that India will host in February 2026, as announced by the PM at the G20?
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Correct answer: D — Sarvajanam Hitaya, Sarvajanam Sukhaya
The PM said the AI Impact Summit will have the theme 'Sarvajanam Hitaya, Sarvajanam Sukhaya' (Welfare for all, Happiness for all).
At the G20 Johannesburg Summit session on decent work and AI, PM Modi proposed that the G20 develop a:
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Correct answer: C — Global Framework for Talent Mobility
Recalling progress on talent mobility at the New Delhi G20 Summit, the PM proposed a Global Framework for Talent Mobility.
The Namrup Fertilizer Plant of BVFCL, where a new ₹10,000 crore ammonia-urea complex is planned, is located in which district of Assam?
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Correct answer: A — Dibrugarh
The Namrup Fertilizer Plant (BVFCL) is in Dibrugarh district, Assam.
The new brownfield ammonia-urea complex at Namrup is expected to have an annual production capacity of:
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Correct answer: B — 12.5 lakh MT
The fourth plant at Namrup is expected to produce 12.5 lakh metric tonnes per annum.
In NIRF 2025, the Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR) was ranked 9th in which category?
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Correct answer: A — Research
AcSIR ranked 9th in NIRF 2025 (Research category) and 10th in the Nature Index.
Consider the following statements about AcSIR's 'i-PhD' programme: 1. It was launched in 2023. 2. Every i-PhD scholar is mandated to develop a technology relevant to translational research or start-ups. 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 Ministry of Science & Technology release.
The Centenary Birth Anniversary Celebrations of Sri Sathya Sai Baba, attended by the Vice-President on 23 November 2025, were held at:
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Correct answer: D — Puttaparthi
The celebrations were held at Sri Sathya Sai Hill View Stadium, Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh.
The Vice-President credited Sri Sathya Sai Baba with rejuvenating which canal that ensured drinking water for Chennai?
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Correct answer: C — Telugu Ganga Canal
He highlighted Baba's pivotal contribution in rejuvenating the Telugu Ganga canal, which ensured drinking water for Chennai.
An Indian textiles delegation attended the 11th BACSA International Conference – CULTUSERI 2025 in November 2025 in which country?
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Correct answer: B — Georgia
The delegation's engagement in Georgia (17–21 November 2025) included participation in CULTUSERI 2025.
Which body showcased the '5-in-1 Silk Stole' combining Mulberry, Oak Tasar, Tropical Tasar, Muga and Eri silks?
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Correct answer: D — Central Silk Board
The Central Silk Board (CSB) showcased the 5-in-1 Silk Stole during the visit to Georgia.