Current Affairs Quiz — 24 November 2025
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
India beat which team in the final of the Women's Kabaddi World Cup 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Chinese Taipei
India beat Chinese Taipei 35–28 in the final in Dhaka on 24 November 2025.
The Women's Kabaddi World Cup 2025, won by India, was held in which city?
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Correct answer: A — Dhaka
The tournament was held in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Consider the following statements about the Women's Kabaddi World Cup 2025: 1. India won the title for the second consecutive time. 2. India beat Iran in the semi-final. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: India won a second straight title and beat Iran 33–21 in the semi-final.
INS Mahe, commissioned on 24 November 2025, is the first ship of which class?
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Correct answer: B — Mahe-class ASW Shallow Water Craft
INS Mahe is the first of the indigenously designed and built Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft.
Which shipyard designed and built INS Mahe?
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Correct answer: D — Cochin Shipyard Ltd, Kochi
INS Mahe was designed and constructed by Cochin Shipyard Limited, Kochi, and is the lead of eight vessels in its class.
What is the motto of INS Mahe, commissioned in November 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Silent Hunters
The ship's motto is 'Silent Hunters'; its mascot is the Cheetah and its crest shows the Urumi sword of Kalaripayattu.
Veteran actor Dharmendra, who died on 24 November 2025, received which national honour in 2012?
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Correct answer: D — Padma Bhushan
Dharmendra was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2012 for his contribution to Indian cinema.
At what age did actor Dharmendra pass away in November 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 89
Dharmendra died in Mumbai on 24 November 2025 aged 89.
Who was sworn in as the 53rd Chief Justice of India on 24 November 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Justice Surya Kant
Justice Surya Kant took oath as the 53rd CJI, succeeding Justice B.R. Gavai.
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, sworn in on 24 November 2025, is due to remain in office until:
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Correct answer: A — 9 February 2027
As per the Supreme Court and media reports, Justice Kant will remain in office until 9 February 2027.
Consider the following statements about the swearing-in of the 53rd Chief Justice of India: 1. The oath was administered by the President at Rashtrapati Bhavan. 2. Justice Surya Kant succeeded Justice D.Y. Chandrachud. 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: Justice Surya Kant succeeded Justice B.R. Gavai.
BEL signed a Joint Venture Cooperation Agreement in November 2025 with which company to produce the HAMMER weapon in India?
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Correct answer: D — Safran Electronics & Defence
BEL and Safran Electronics & Defence (France) signed the JVCA for HAMMER production in India.
Under the BEL–Safran agreement (November 2025), indigenisation of HAMMER is to progressively increase up to:
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Correct answer: C — 60%
The indigenisation level will progressively increase up to 60%.
Under which mission were ₹720 crore Quantum Fabrication and Central Facilities announced in November 2025?
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Correct answer: B — National Quantum Mission
The four facilities worth ₹720 crore were announced under the National Quantum Mission.
Which of the following institutions is NOT among the four sites of the Quantum Fabrication and Central Facilities announced in November 2025?
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Correct answer: C — IIT Madras
The four facilities are at IIT Bombay, IISc Bengaluru, IIT Kanpur and IIT Delhi; IIT Madras is not among them.
The Technology Innovation Hub (TIH) at IIT Bombay, which supports 96 technology projects and over 50 deep-tech start-ups, functions under which mission?
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Correct answer: D — National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems
The TIH at IIT Bombay is under the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM-ICPS).
Which state is hosting the Khelo India University Games 2025, which opened on 24 November 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Rajasthan
KIUG Rajasthan 2025 is being held across seven cities of Rajasthan from 24 November to 5 December 2025.
How many universities are participating in the Khelo India University Games Rajasthan 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 222
4,448 athletes from 222 universities are competing in 23 medal sports, with 296 gold medals at stake.
Lachit Diwas, observed on 24 November, honours Lachit Borphukan, a hero associated with which state?
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Correct answer: D — Assam
The PM said Lachit Borphukan played a key role in safeguarding the culture of Assam.
Where did Union Minister Pralhad Joshi inaugurate a 240 TPD biomass pellet plant on 24 November 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Rewari, Haryana
The 240 tonnes-per-day biomass pellet plant was inaugurated in Rewari, Haryana.
Under the policy cited by MNRE in November 2025, coal-based thermal power plants must co-fire what share of biomass or MSW charcoal?
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Correct answer: B — 5%
Thermal power stations are required to co-fire 5% biomass or torrefied MSW charcoal.
Through which app does TRAI urge citizens to report spam calls and SMS?
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Correct answer: B — TRAI DND App
TRAI urged users to report spam via the TRAI DND App; reports led to disconnection of over 21 lakh numbers in a year.
As on 21 November 2025, the area sown under rabi crops exceeded:
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Correct answer: C — 306 lakh hectares
The Agriculture Ministry said rabi sowing exceeded 306 lakh hectares as on 21 November 2025.
In which year was Project Veer Gatha, whose fifth edition drew over 1.92 crore students, instituted?
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Correct answer: C — 2021
Project Veer Gatha was instituted in 2021 to disseminate the stories of gallantry awardees among students.
The 13th Joint Military Cooperation Committee (JMCC) meeting held in New Delhi on 24 November 2025 was between India and:
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Correct answer: B — Oman
Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and Oman's MoD Secretary General co-chaired the 13th India–Oman JMCC.
Who co-chaired the 13th India–Oman Joint Military Cooperation Committee meeting from the Indian side in November 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh
Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh co-chaired the meeting; the Omani Secretary General separately called on RRM Sanjay Seth and met CDS Gen Anil Chauhan.