Current Affairs Quiz — 29 November 2025
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The new Jaisalmer–Delhi (Shakur Basti) train flagged off on 29 November 2025 has been named:
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Correct answer: B — Swarn Nagari Express
Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that the Jaisalmer–Delhi (Shakur Basti) Express will be named Swarn Nagari Express.
According to the Railway Minister (November 2025), redevelopment of how many railway stations in Rajasthan is underway at about ₹4,000 crore?
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Correct answer: C — 85
Redevelopment work of 85 stations in Rajasthan, involving about ₹4,000 crore, is underway.
Consider the following statements about the Swarn Nagari Express (November 2025): 1. It runs between Jaisalmer and Delhi (Shakur Basti). 2. It was flagged off from Jodhpur station. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
The Jaisalmer–Delhi (Shakur Basti) service was flagged off from Jaisalmer station, not Jodhpur; Jodhpur is one of the cities on the route.
ECINet, the unified app of the Election Commission of India, integrates about how many earlier election-related apps and websites?
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Correct answer: C — 40
ECINet is a single, unified app integrating the earlier 40 separate election-related applications/websites.
Consider the following statements about ECINet (as of November 2025): 1. Its trial version was used in the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025. 2. Its official launch is planned for January 2026. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
The trial version was used in the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025, and the official launch is planned for January 2026.
Using the trial version of ECINet in the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025, Index Cards were published within how many hours of the close of polls?
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Correct answer: C — 72 hours
ECINet enabled publication of Index Cards within 72 hours of the close of polls, which earlier took weeks or months.
The fourth edition of Kashi Tamil Sangamam (KTS 4.0) was scheduled in Varanasi during:
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Correct answer: B — 2 – 15 December 2025
KTS 4.0 runs from 2 to 15 December 2025 in Varanasi, inaugurated at NaMo Ghat on 2 December.
Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0 coincided with which Tamil festival celebrated on 4 December 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Karthigai Deepam
PIB notes that KTS 4.0 coincides with Karthigai Deepam, celebrated on 4 December.
A block-level climate vulnerability assessment released in November 2025 found how many of Meghalaya's 39 C&RD blocks in high or very high vulnerability categories?
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Correct answer: C — 25
The study found 25 out of 39 C&RD blocks of Meghalaya in high or very high climate vulnerability.
The Meghalaya block-level climate vulnerability assessment (2025) was carried out under which mission of the National Action Plan on Climate Change?
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Correct answer: C — National Mission for Sustaining the Himalayan Ecosystem
The Meghalaya Climate Change Centre conducted the study under NMSHE, part of NAPCC.
Under DST's Climate Change Programme, State Climate Change Cells have been set up in how many States/UTs (as of November 2025)?
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Correct answer: C — 30
DST has established State Climate Change Cells in 30 States/UTs.
Hansa-3 (NG), whose production version was launched in November 2025, is a:
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Correct answer: B — Two-seater trainer aircraft with an all-composite airframe
Hansa-3 (NG) is India's first all-composite airframe two-seater aircraft for PPL and CPL training.
Hansa-3 (NG) trainer aircraft is developed by which institution?
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Correct answer: C — CSIR–National Aerospace Laboratories, Bengaluru
The aircraft was developed by CSIR–NAL; the minister launched it at CSIR–NAL in Bengaluru.
The industry partner for Hansa-3 (NG) is setting up a ₹150 crore manufacturing facility at:
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Correct answer: D — Kuppam, Andhra Pradesh
Pioneer Clean Amps is setting up a ₹150 crore facility at Kuppam, Andhra Pradesh, to produce up to 100 aircraft a year.
According to Dr Jitendra Singh (November 2025), India will need about how many pilots in the next 15–20 years?
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Correct answer: C — 30,000
The minister said India will require nearly 30,000 pilots in the next 15–20 years.
The Assam Group of Ministers report tabled on 29 November 2025 proposed which new Scheduled Tribe category?
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Correct answer: A — ST (Valley)
The GoM recommended a three-tier classification — ST (Plains), ST (Hills) and a new ST (Valley).
Consider the following statements about the Assam GoM report on ST status (November 2025): 1. It was headed by Tribal Affairs (Plains) Minister Ranoj Pegu. 2. It says the six communities can get ST status without any approval of Parliament. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
The GoM was headed by Ranoj Pegu; the report states that final inclusion requires statutory approval by Parliament, so statement 2 is wrong.
Which of the following communities was NOT among the six communities recommended for ST status by the Assam GoM report (November 2025)?
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Correct answer: B — Bodo
The six communities are Tai Ahom, Chutia, Moran, Matak, Koch-Rajbongshi and Tea Tribes (Adivasis); Bodos are already a Scheduled Tribe.
Which country was the partner country of EIMA Agrimach India 2025, held in New Delhi in November 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Italy
EIMA Agrimach India 2025 was co-organised by FICCI and Italy's FederUnacoma; Italy was the partner country.
The 4th IFOAM World Organic Youth Summit and the 1st Northeast India Organic Week (November–December 2025) were held in:
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Correct answer: C — Shillong
The four-day programme was inaugurated at Shillong, Meghalaya, on 29 November 2025.
In November 2025, PM Narendra Modi congratulated which head of government on his wedding with Jodie Haydon?
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Correct answer: D — Anthony Albanese
PM Modi congratulated Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Jodie Haydon on their wedding on 29 November 2025.
'SportEdge', launched in November 2025 to strengthen India's sports goods industry, is focused on which city?
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Correct answer: A — Meerut
Jayant Chaudhary launched SportEdge Meerut to transform Meerut into an internationally recognised sports hub.
Under SportEdge Meerut (2025), BAIF and NEST plan to directly support more than how many nano-entrepreneurs?
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Correct answer: C — 5,000
BAIF and NEST plan to directly support and empower more than 5,000 nano-entrepreneurs.
Who reviewed the Autumn Term 2025 Passing Out Parade at the Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala, on 29 November 2025?
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Correct answer: D — General Anil Chauhan
The parade was reviewed by General Anil Chauhan, Chief of Defence Staff.
The passing-out cohort at the Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala, on 29 November 2025 included 18 cadets from how many friendly foreign nations?
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Correct answer: A — Seven
18 cadets came from seven friendly foreign nations: Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Maldives, Myanmar, Mozambique and Seychelles.
A study reported in November 2025 on oral cancer in women focused on a regional tobacco-chewing habit called 'Kaddipudi', common in which district?
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Correct answer: C — Kolar, Karnataka
The study covered female patients with the Kaddipudi tobacco-chewing habit commonly seen among women in Kolar district, Karnataka.