Current Affairs Quiz — November 2025
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Which two risks were brought under PMFBY coverage in November 2025, to be rolled out from Kharif 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Wild animal attack and paddy inundation
Crop loss from wild animal attack (as a localised risk add-on) and paddy inundation (localised calamity) will be covered from Kharif 2026.
Under the revised PMFBY modalities, within how many hours must farmers report crop loss due to wild animal attack through the Crop Insurance App?
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Correct answer: C — 72 hours
Farmers must report losses within 72 hours with geotagged photographs.
From which crop season will the new PMFBY covers for wild animal attack and paddy inundation be rolled out?
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Correct answer: B — Kharif 2026
The modalities will be rolled out from Kharif 2026. Paddy inundation had been removed from the localised calamity category in 2018.
The National Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance 2.0, launched in November 2025, covers which period?
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Correct answer: C — 2025–29
NAP-AMR 2.0 covers 2025–29.
In which year was India's first National Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance launched?
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Correct answer: A — 2017
The first NAP-AMR was launched in 2017, after discussions that began in 2010.
Which state was ranked first among states in the 6th National Water Awards conferred in November 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Maharashtra
Maharashtra ranked first, Gujarat second and Haryana third.
According to President Murmu, roughly how many groundwater recharge structures have been built under Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari since its launch last year?
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Correct answer: C — 35 lakh
More than 35 lakh groundwater recharge structures have been completed under JSJB.
Consider the following statements about the 6th National Water Awards: 1. Gujarat was ranked second in the best-state category. 2. The awards were conferred at Rashtrapati Bhavan. 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 President conferred the awards at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
NIC 2025, released by MoSPI in November 2025, uses which coding structure?
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Correct answer: C — 6-digit
NIC 2025 introduces a 6-digit coding structure in place of the 5-digit structure of NIC 2008.
The National Industrial Classification 2025 is aligned with which international standard?
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Correct answer: B — ISIC Revision 5
NIC 2025 is aligned with ISIC Revision 5 developed by the UN Statistics Division. NIC 2008 was based on ISIC Rev 4.
Where was NIC 2025 released during the culmination ceremony of the 75th anniversary of the National Sample Survey?
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Correct answer: D — Udaipur
NIC 2025 was released at Udaipur on 18 November 2025.
C-DOT, which signed an MoU for the Amaravati Quantum Valley in November 2025, is the R&D centre of which department?
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Correct answer: C — Department of Telecommunications
C-DOT is the premier telecom R&D centre of the Department of Telecommunications.
What kind of Centre of Excellence does C-DOT propose to set up at Amaravati Quantum Valley?
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Correct answer: B — Quantum Communication and Security Solutions
C-DOT proposes a CoE in Quantum Communication and Security Solutions, with allied privacy enhancement technologies.
How many years did the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan complete in November 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 5
NMBA completed five years on 18 November 2025.
Where was the national celebration of five years of the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan held?
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Correct answer: A — Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar
The celebration was held at Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar.
The 'YUVA AI for ALL' course launched by MeitY in November 2025 aims to give foundational AI skills to how many citizens?
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Correct answer: C — 1 crore
The initiative aims to empower 1 crore (10 million) citizens with foundational AI skills.
What is the duration of the self-paced 'YUVA AI for ALL' course?
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Correct answer: D — 4.5 hours
It is a 4.5-hour self-paced course with six modules.
Under the Railways' new policy of November 2025, bulk cement in containers will be charged at what flat rate?
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Correct answer: A — ₹0.90 per tonne per km
Distance and weight slabs were removed and a flat rate of ₹0.90 per tonne per km (GTKM basis) was introduced.
According to Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in November 2025, where does India now rank among the world's rail freight carriers?
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Correct answer: B — Second-largest
The Minister said India is now the world's second-largest freight carrier, having surpassed the USA.
At CAC48, India was re-elected to the Codex Executive Committee representing which region?
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Correct answer: A — Asia
India was unanimously re-elected to CCEXEC for the Asia region, until the end of CAC50 (2027).
Which Codex standard, for which India chaired the working group, was adopted at Step 8 at CAC48?
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Correct answer: B — Standard for fresh dates
The Standard for fresh dates was adopted at Step 8; the fresh curry leaves standard was forwarded for adoption.
How many new applicants were approved under the PLI Scheme for Textiles in Round 3, as announced in November 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 17
17 new applicants were approved in Round 3; 74 had been approved in the first two rounds.
What is the approved outlay of the PLI Scheme for Textiles notified in September 2021?
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Correct answer: C — ₹10,683 crore
The scheme was notified on 24 September 2021 with an approved outlay of ₹10,683 crore.
Germany agreed to participate in which multinational exercises planned in India in 2026, as stated after the India–Germany High Defence Committee meeting?
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Correct answer: A — Tarang Shakti and MILAN
Germany will participate in Tarang Shakti (air combat) and MILAN (naval) planned in 2026.
Who co-chaired the India–Germany High Defence Committee meeting from the Indian side in November 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh
Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh co-chaired the meeting with German State Secretary Jens Plötner.
Which edition of Naturopathy Day was celebrated on 18 November 2025?
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Correct answer: D — 8th
The 8th Naturopathy Day was celebrated on 18 November 2025.
Which institute, located at Nisarg Gram, Pune, organised the 8th Naturopathy Day celebrations?
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Correct answer: A — National Institute of Naturopathy
The National Institute of Naturopathy (NIN), Pune organised the celebrations and the Natural Food Festival.
In India's National Statement at COP30, Bhupender Yadav called for COP30 to be remembered as a:
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Correct answer: D — COP of Implementation
India called for COP30 to be a 'COP of Implementation' and a 'COP of Delivery on Promises'.
According to India's COP30 National Statement, by how much has India's emission intensity declined since 2005?
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Correct answer: B — Over 36%
India's emission intensity has declined by over 36% since 2005.
Consider the following statements made in India's National Statement at COP30: 1. Non-fossil sources account for more than half of India's installed power capacity, a target achieved five years ahead of 2030. 2. India will declare its revised NDCs up to 2035 and its first Biennial Transparency Report on time. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct as per India's National Statement delivered on 17 November 2025.
Who is the Chairman of the Sixteenth Finance Commission, which submitted its report in November 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Arvind Panagariya
Dr Arvind Panagariya heads the Sixteenth Finance Commission. N.K. Singh headed the Fifteenth.
The report of the Sixteenth Finance Commission covers which award period?
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Correct answer: C — 2026-27 to 2030-31
The report covers five years starting 1 April 2026, i.e. 2026-27 to 2030-31.
Consider the following statements about the Sixteenth Finance Commission: 1. It was constituted by the President under Article 280(1) of the Constitution. 2. Its report will be laid before Parliament under Article 275. 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 report is laid before Parliament by the Finance Minister under Article 281. Article 275 deals with grants-in-aid to States.
India's total exports (merchandise and services) during April–October 2025 are estimated at:
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Correct answer: D — US$ 491.80 billion
Total exports in April–October 2025 were estimated at US$ 491.80 billion, up 4.84% from US$ 469.11 billion. US$ 254.25 billion is merchandise only.
By how much did India's electronic goods exports grow in October 2025 over October 2024?
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Correct answer: C — 19.05%
Electronic goods exports rose 19.05% to US$ 4.08 billion. 30.87% was meat, dairy and poultry; 11.08% marine products; 10.91% coffee.
Under India's first structured LPG import contract with the US (announced November 2025), roughly how much LPG will be imported in contract year 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 2.2 MTPA
PSU oil companies will import about 2.2 MTPA of LPG from the US Gulf Coast, close to 10% of India's annual LPG imports.
Which pricing benchmark is used for India's 2026 LPG import contract with the US?
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Correct answer: B — Mount Belvieu
The discussions with US producers were based on Mount Belvieu as the benchmark for LPG purchases. Saudi CP is the usual Middle East benchmark; Henry Hub is for natural gas.
Where was the 32nd meeting of the Northern Zonal Council held on 17 November 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Faridabad
Amit Shah chaired the 32nd NZC meeting in Faridabad, Haryana.
According to Amit Shah at the 32nd NZC meeting, what share of the issues discussed in Zonal Council meetings so far has been resolved?
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Correct answer: C — 81.43%
1,303 of the 1,600 issues discussed — 81.43% — have been resolved.
Which edition of the India–UK joint military exercise Ajeya Warrior began in November 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 8th
Ajeya Warrior-25 is the eighth edition of the exercise.
Where is Exercise Ajeya Warrior-25 being held?
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Correct answer: A — Mahajan Field Firing Ranges, Rajasthan
It is being held at the Foreign Training Node, Mahajan Field Firing Ranges, Rajasthan, from 17 to 30 November 2025.
Which Indian Army regiment represents India in Exercise Ajeya Warrior-25?
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Correct answer: B — Sikh Regiment
The Indian Army is represented by troops of the Sikh Regiment.
How many proposals were approved in the second tranche under the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme in November 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 17
17 proposals were approved in the second tranche, after 7 in the first.
ARKA-GKT1, India's first-generation energy-efficient edge silicon chip launched in November 2025, was jointly developed by:
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Correct answer: A — Cyient Semiconductors and Azimuth AI
ARKA-GKT1 was jointly developed by Cyient Semiconductors Pvt Ltd and Azimuth AI.
What was the unemployment rate for persons aged 15 years and above in October 2025, as per the PLFS monthly bulletin?
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Correct answer: C — 5.2%
The unemployment rate stayed at 5.2% in October 2025, the same as in September 2025.
The labour force participation rate (persons aged 15+) in October 2025, a six-month high, was:
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Correct answer: B — 55.4%
LFPR reached a six-month high of 55.4%. 52.5% was the worker population ratio.
On which occasion will the National Gopal Ratna Awards 2025 be presented?
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Correct answer: A — National Milk Day, 26 November
The awards will be presented on 26 November 2025 as part of National Milk Day celebrations.
Since which year has the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying been conferring the National Gopal Ratna Awards annually?
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Correct answer: D — 2021
NGRA has been conferred annually since 2021. 2014 is when the Rashtriya Gokul Mission was launched.
In which city was the Asian Seed Congress 2025 inaugurated on 17 November 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Mumbai
Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurated the Asian Seed Congress 2025 in Mumbai.
What is the theme of the Asian Seed Congress 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Sowing the Seeds of Prosperity through Quality Seeds
The theme is 'Sowing the Seeds of Prosperity through Quality Seeds'.
Which institute was the nodal host of the CSIR–ISRO Space Meet 2025 in Bengaluru?
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Correct answer: D — CSIR–National Aerospace Laboratories
The meet was hosted by CSIR–National Aerospace Laboratories (CSIR–NAL), Bengaluru, the nodal organising institute.
The crest of Mahe, the first Mahe-class ASW Shallow Water Craft unveiled in November 2025, depicts which weapon rising from the sea?
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Correct answer: A — Urumi
The crest shows an 'Urumi', the flexible sword of Kalarippayattu and a symbol of Kerala's martial heritage.
What is the motto of the Indian Navy's ship Mahe?
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Correct answer: D — Silent Hunters
The ship's motto is 'Silent Hunters', reflecting the anti-submarine warfare ethos.
National Press Day, observed on 16 November, marks the establishment of which body?
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Correct answer: B — Press Council of India
National Press Day marks the establishment of the Press Council of India in 1966 under the Indian Press Council Act, 1965.
What was the theme of National Press Day 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Safeguarding Press Credibility amidst Rising Misinformation
The 2025 theme was 'Safeguarding Press Credibility amidst Rising Misinformation'.
Consider the following statements: 1. The Press Council of India was first set up in 1966 under the Indian Press Council Act, 1965, and was reconstituted in 1979. 2. The Raja Ram Mohan Roy Award is the highest honour among the National Awards for Excellence in Journalism presented on National Press Day. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct as per the PIB backgrounder on National Press Day 2025.
Who was the Chairperson of the Press Council of India at the National Press Day 2025 event?
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Correct answer: D — Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai
Justice (Retd.) Ranjana Prakash Desai, PCI Chairperson, set the tone for the event.
The Terms of Reference for the India–Eurasian Economic Union FTA in goods, signed on 20 August 2025, outline a work plan of:
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Correct answer: B — 18 months
The ToR signed on 20 August 2025 outlines an 18-month work plan.
What bilateral trade target have India and Russia set for 2030?
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Correct answer: C — US$ 100 billion
The leaders have directed that India–Russia bilateral trade reach US$ 100 billion by 2030.
By what margin did South Africa beat India in the first Test at Eden Gardens, Kolkata in November 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 30 runs
South Africa won by 30 runs after bowling India out for 93 while chasing 124.
Who was the Player of the Match in the India vs South Africa first Test at Kolkata in November 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Simon Harmer
Off-spinner Simon Harmer took 4-30 and 4-21 (8-51 in the match) and was Player of the Match.
Consider the following statements about the India vs South Africa Kolkata Test (November 2025): 1. It was South Africa's first Test win in India since 2010. 2. India were bowled out for 93 while chasing a target of 124. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct, as reported by The Hindu and BBC Sport.
PLEXCONCIL, which celebrated its Platinum Jubilee in November 2025, completed how many years?
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Correct answer: D — 70
PLEXCONCIL completed 70 years of service to India's plastics export industry.
What export earnings target did Piyush Goyal set for India's plastics industry over the next five years at PLEXCONCIL's 70th-year event?
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Correct answer: C — US$ 25 billion
He urged the industry to target export earnings of US$ 25 billion and a domestic market of US$ 100 billion over five years.
Where was the 13th International Tourism Mart (ITM) 2025 held?
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Correct answer: C — Gangtok
The 13th ITM was held in Gangtok, Sikkim from 13 to 16 November 2025.
The International Tourism Mart organised by the Ministry of Tourism showcases the tourism potential of:
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Correct answer: B — The North Eastern Region
ITM showcases the tourism potential of the North Eastern States.
When was the e-Jagriti consumer grievance redressal platform launched?
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Correct answer: D — 1 January 2025
e-Jagriti was launched on 1 January 2025 by the Department of Consumer Affairs.
Consider the following statements about e-Jagriti: 1. It had over 2.75 lakh registered users, including 1,388 NRIs, by November 2025. 2. It is run by the Department of Legal Affairs under the Ministry of Law and Justice. 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: e-Jagriti is a platform of the Department of Consumer Affairs.