Current Affairs Quiz — November 2025
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Where was the 15th India–Vietnam Defence Policy Dialogue held on 10 November 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Hanoi
The 15th India–Vietnam Defence Policy Dialogue was held in Hanoi.
Which agreement was signed on the sidelines of the 15th India–Vietnam Defence Policy Dialogue in November 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Memorandum of Agreement for Mutual Submarine Search, Rescue Support and Cooperation
A Memorandum of Agreement for Mutual Submarine Search, Rescue Support and Cooperation was signed, along with a Letter of Intent on defence industry cooperation.
Poet Ande Sri, who died in November 2025, wrote which state's official state song?
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Correct answer: B — Telangana
Ande Sri wrote 'Jaya Jayahe Telangana', adopted as Telangana's state song.
Which university conferred an honorary doctorate on poet Ande Sri?
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Correct answer: C — Kakatiya University
All India Radio and The Hindu reported that Kakatiya University conferred an honorary doctorate on him.
The proposed mandatory 'Country of Origin' filter for e-commerce platforms is to be introduced by amending which rules?
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Correct answer: C — Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011
The draft amends rule 6(10) of the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011.
Consider the following statements about the draft 'Country of Origin' filter rules of November 2025: 1. The filter must be provided by every e-commerce entity selling imported products. 2. The draft was issued by the Department of Commerce. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
The proviso applies to every e-commerce entity selling imported products. The draft was issued by the Department of Consumer Affairs, not the Department of Commerce.
How much gold did the DRI seize in Mumbai under 'Operation Bullion Blaze' in November 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 11.88 kg
DRI seized 11.88 kg of 24-carat gold worth ₹15.05 crore; 8.72 kg was the silver seized.
Under which law were the gold and silver seized in 'Operation Bullion Blaze'?
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Correct answer: A — Customs Act, 1962
The gold and silver were seized under the provisions of the Customs Act, 1962.
According to Amit Shah at Co-Op Kumbh 2025, to what level has the NPA of urban cooperative banks fallen in the past two years?
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Correct answer: B — 0.6%
Shah said the NPA fell from 2.8% to 0.6% in the past two years.
Which two apps were launched for urban cooperative banks at Co-Op Kumbh 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Sahkar Digi-Pay and Sahkar Digi-Loan
The umbrella organisation launched the 'Sahkar Digi-Pay' and 'Sahkar Digi-Loan' apps.
Where did the Indian Coast Guard hold the 23rd National Maritime Search and Rescue Board meeting in November 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Gandhinagar
The 23rd NMSAR Board meeting was held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, on 10 November 2025.
Who is the chairperson of the National Maritime Search and Rescue (NMSAR) Board, as stated at its 23rd meeting?
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Correct answer: A — Director General, Indian Coast Guard
The ICG release says Director General S. Paramesh, DG ICG, is the chairperson of the NMSAR Board and presided over the meeting.
'Mandia Dibasa', inaugurated by Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan in Bhubaneswar in November 2025, is a celebration of what?
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Correct answer: D — Millets
Mandia Dibasa means Millet Day; the event promoted Shree Anna (millets).
At Mandia Dibasa 2025, Shivraj Singh Chouhan called for millets to be included in which programme?
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Correct answer: B — Mid-day meals
Chouhan called for millets to be included in mid-day meals.
Which institution co-hosted the National Conference on the three new criminal laws with the Ministry of Home Affairs in Bhopal on 8–9 November 2025?
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Correct answer: A — National Judicial Academy
The MHA and the National Judicial Academy, Bhopal, hosted the two-day conference.
As per the MHA in November 2025, how many states/UTs had issued notifications on e-Sakshya under the new criminal laws?
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Correct answer: B — 26
Notifications on e-Sakshya had been issued by 26 states/UTs and on e-Summons by 24; Nyaya-Shruti (videoconferencing) had been notified by 16 High Courts.
Consider the following statements about the implementation of the new criminal laws, as reported by the MHA in November 2025: 1. Around 50 lakh FIRs had been registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. 2. More than 38,000 Zero FIRs had been registered since 1 July 2024. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
The MHA said around 50 lakh FIRs were registered under the BNS and more than 38,000 Zero FIRs had been registered since 1 July 2024, when the new laws came into force.
During President Droupadi Murmu's visit to Angola in November 2025, India welcomed Angola's decision to join which of the following?
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Correct answer: A — International Big Cat Alliance and Global Biofuels Alliance
President Murmu welcomed Angola's decision to join the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) and the Global Biofuels Alliance (GBA).
Consider the following statements about the India–Angola talks held in Luanda on 9 November 2025: 1. MoUs on cooperation in fisheries, aquaculture and marine resources, and on consular matters were exchanged. 2. An MoU on joint defence production was exchanged. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
The MoUs exchanged were on fisheries, aquaculture and marine resources, and on consular matters. No defence production MoU was announced.
Who was the President of Angola with whom President Droupadi Murmu held talks in Luanda in November 2025?
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Correct answer: B — João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço
President Murmu held talks with President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço of Angola at the Presidential Palace, Luanda.
Projects worth how much did PM Narendra Modi inaugurate and lay foundation stones for at Uttarakhand's Silver Jubilee celebration in Dehradun on 9 November 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Over ₹8,140 crore
PM Modi inaugurated and laid foundation stones for projects worth over ₹8,140 crore (₹930 crore inaugurated, ₹7,210 crore foundation). ₹2 lakh crore was the value of projects under way in the state.
Consider the following statements made by PM Modi at Uttarakhand's Silver Jubilee in November 2025: 1. Uttarakhand was formed 25 years ago under the government of Atal Bihari Vajpayee. 2. Uttarakhand's budget has grown from ₹4,000 crore to over ₹1 lakh crore in 25 years. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PM Modi said the state was formed 25 years ago under Vajpayee's government, and that its budget had grown from ₹4,000 crore to over ₹1 lakh crore.
According to PM Modi, the Jamrani and Song dam projects in Uttarakhand will help solve the drinking water problems of which cities?
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Correct answer: D — Dehradun and Haldwani
PM Modi said the Jamrani and Song dam projects would play a crucial role in resolving the drinking water issues of Dehradun and Haldwani.
Which Indian Navy ship took part in Exercise Malabar 2025 at Guam?
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Correct answer: D — INS Sahyadri
The Defence Ministry said INS Sahyadri, an indigenously designed and built guided-missile stealth frigate, was at Guam for Malabar 2025.
Consider the following statements about Exercise Malabar: 1. It began in 1992 as a bilateral exercise between the United States and India. 2. Its 2025 edition, held at Guam, was the 29th edition and was led by the United States. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
The US Navy said Malabar began in 1992 as a bilateral US–India exercise and later added Japan and Australia; the 2025 edition at Guam was the 29th and was led by the US, with the lead rotating every year.
Exercise Malabar 2025 was held at which location?
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Correct answer: A — Guam
INS Sahyadri participated in Malabar 2025 at Guam in the Northern Pacific.
Where was the 18th Urban Mobility India Conference & Exhibition 2025 held?
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Correct answer: A — Gurugram
The three-day UMI Conference & Exhibition 2025 concluded in Gurugram, Haryana, on 9 November 2025.
Which city won the award for the Best Public Transport System at Urban Mobility India 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Chennai
Chennai won Best Public Transport System; Udaipur won Best Non-Motorised Transport System; Aizawl got a Special Award for traffic management.
The logo and website of which scheme were launched at the valedictory session of Urban Mobility India 2025?
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Correct answer: D — PM e-Bus Sewa
Union Minister Manohar Lal launched the logo and website of the PM e-Bus Sewa scheme at the valedictory event.
Where in Thimphu was the Global Peace Prayer Festival 2025 ceremonially inaugurated by the King of Bhutan?
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Correct answer: A — Changlimithang Ground
The GPPF was inaugurated at Changlimithang Ground, Thimphu, by King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Chief Abbot Trulku Jigme Choedra. The IBC exhibitions were at Tashichhodzong.
The 'Jabzhi', a key event of the Global Peace Prayer Festival 2025 in Bhutan, is a ritual of which tradition?
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Correct answer: C — Vajrayana Buddhism
The Culture Ministry described Jabzhi as a profound Vajrayana Buddhist ritual believed to cleanse negative karma.
In which city did India and Saudi Arabia sign an MoU on Cultural Cooperation on 9 November 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Riyadh
Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan Al Saud signed the MoU in Riyadh.
The Culture Ministers of India and Saudi Arabia co-chair the Ministerial Committee of Tourism and Cultural Cooperation, created under which India–Saudi Arabia mechanism?
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Correct answer: D — Strategic Partnership Council
The committee was newly created under the India–Saudi Arabia Strategic Partnership Council (SPC), announced during PM Modi's State Visit to Jeddah.
How much revenue did the Special Swachhata campaigns in central government offices earn from scrap disposal since 2021, as per Dr Jitendra Singh in November 2025?
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Correct answer: A — About ₹4,085 crore
Dr Jitendra Singh said ₹4,085 crore 24 lakh had been earned through five annual campaigns since 2021.
How much office space was freed through the Special Swachhata campaigns since 2021?
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Correct answer: B — 231.75 lakh sq ft
231.75 lakh sq ft of space that had been blocked with waste, worn-out furniture and scrap was freed for productive use.
The IAF's flying display in Guwahati on 9 November 2025 was held over which river, watched from Lachit Ghat?
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Correct answer: C — Brahmaputra
The display was held over the Brahmaputra River at Guwahati, with aircraft flying past Lachit Ghat.
The IAF's flying display at Guwahati in November 2025 was part of which anniversary celebrations of the Indian Air Force?
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Correct answer: D — 93rd
The display continued the IAF's 93rd anniversary celebrations, under the theme 'Infallible, Impervious and Precise'.
At which edition of the International Film Festival of India was the ICFT–UNESCO Gandhi Medal instituted?
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Correct answer: B — 46th IFFI
The I&B Ministry said the ICFT–UNESCO Gandhi Medal was instituted at the 46th IFFI.
Consider the following statements about the ICFT–UNESCO Gandhi Medal: 1. It is presented in collaboration with the ICFT, Paris, under the aegis of UNESCO. 2. It honours a film that promotes peace and inter-cultural dialogue. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
The medal is an international honour presented with the ICFT, Paris, under the aegis of UNESCO, for a film promoting peace and inter-cultural dialogue in line with Gandhi's vision of non-violence.
The centenary commemorated at Shravanabelagola on 9 November 2025 marked Acharya Shantisagar Maharaj's 1925 visit for which ceremony?
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Correct answer: D — Mahamastakabhisheka
The event marked the centenary of Acharya Shantisagar Maharaj's visit to Shravanabelagola in 1925 for the Mahamastakabhisheka ceremony.
At Shravanabelagola in November 2025, Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan praised the government's recognition of which language as a classical language?
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Correct answer: C — Prakrit
The Vice-President praised the recognition of Prakrit as a classical language and manuscript digitisation under the Gyan Bharatam Mission.
Which of the following Vande Bharat Express trains was flagged off by PM Modi from Varanasi on 8 November 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Banaras–Khajuraho
The four trains were Banaras–Khajuraho, Firozpur–Delhi, Lucknow–Saharanpur and Ernakulam–Bengaluru.
With the four new trains flagged off on 8 November 2025, the number of operational Vande Bharat trains in India crossed which figure?
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Correct answer: C — 160
PM Modi said that with these four trains, the total number of operational Vande Bharat trains had exceeded 160.
Consider the following trains: 1. Lucknow–Saharanpur Vande Bharat 2. Patna–Howrah Vande Bharat Which of the above was/were among the four Vande Bharat trains flagged off from Varanasi on 8 November 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Lucknow–Saharanpur was among the four (with Banaras–Khajuraho, Firozpur–Delhi and Ernakulam–Bengaluru); Patna–Howrah was not.
Which training module did PM Narendra Modi launch at the National Conference on Strengthening Legal Aid Delivery Mechanisms on 8 November 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Community Mediation Training Module
PM Modi launched NALSA's Community Mediation Training Module, saying it revives the tradition of resolving disputes through dialogue.
Consider the following statements: 1. Article 39A of the Constitution of India provides for free legal aid. 2. National Legal Services Day is observed on 9 November because the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987, came into force on that date in 1995. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Article 39A provides for free legal aid to the poor and weaker sections (Law Ministry backgrounder). The Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987, came into force on 9 November 1995, which is why 9 November is National Legal Services Day.
Under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987, the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) is headed by whom?
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Correct answer: D — Chief Justice of India
The PIB backgrounder says the Act set up a three-tier system, with NALSA headed by the Chief Justice of India and State Legal Services Authorities headed by the Chief Justice of the High Court.
Where was the National Urban Conclave 2025 inaugurated on 8 November 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Yashobhoomi, New Delhi
Union Minister Manohar Lal inaugurated the conclave at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi.
How many high-impact dumpsites, holding about 80% of the legacy waste, will the Dumpsite Remediation Accelerator Programme prioritise?
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Correct answer: A — 214
About 80% of the legacy waste is in 214 sites across 202 ULBs, which DRAP will prioritise; 1,428 sites are under remediation overall.
Consider the following statements about the Dumpsite Remediation Accelerator Programme (DRAP) launched in November 2025: 1. It is a year-long, mission-mode initiative. 2. Its priority sites hold about 8.8 crore tonnes of legacy waste. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
The Housing Ministry described DRAP as a year-long, mission-mode initiative; its 214 priority sites cover about 8.8 crore MT of legacy waste.
The Urban Invest Window (UiWIN), launched at the National Urban Conclave 2025, is an initiative of which organisation?
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Correct answer: C — HUDCO
UiWIN is an initiative of HUDCO, under the guidance of the Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry, to serve as a one-stop investment facilitation platform for cities.
The proposed India–Australia CECA builds on the India–Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA). When did ECTA enter into force?
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Correct answer: C — December 2022
The Commerce Ministry said ECTA entered into force in December 2022.
What was India–Australia bilateral merchandise trade in FY 2024–25, as per the Commerce Ministry?
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Correct answer: B — USD 24.1 billion
India–Australia merchandise trade stood at USD 24.1 billion in FY 2024–25.
C-DOT signed an MoU in November 2025 to set up a Centre of Excellence for telecom and cyber security at which institute?
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Correct answer: C — IIT Gandhinagar
C-DOT signed the MoU with IIT Gandhinagar to set up the Centre of Excellence.
The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) is the R&D centre of which department?
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Correct answer: D — Department of Telecommunications
C-DOT is the premier R&D centre of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Communications.
Which film was chosen as the opening feature film of Indian Panorama 2025 at the 56th IFFI?
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Correct answer: A — Amaran (Tamil)
'Amaran' (Tamil) is the opening feature film and 'Kakori' (Hindi) the opening non-feature film of Indian Panorama 2025.
How many feature films were selected for Indian Panorama 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 25
Indian Panorama 2025 selected 25 feature films (including 5 from mainstream cinema) and 20 non-feature films.
Where and when is the 56th International Film Festival of India being held?
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Correct answer: D — Panaji, 20–28 November 2025
The I&B Ministry said the 56th IFFI would be held from 20 to 28 November 2025 in Panaji, Goa.
Where was the fourth round of India–New Zealand FTA negotiations, concluded on 8 November 2025, held?
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Correct answer: D — Auckland and Rotorua
The fourth round concluded in Auckland and Rotorua after five days of discussions.
What was India's bilateral merchandise trade with New Zealand in FY 2024–25, as per the Commerce Ministry?
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Correct answer: B — USD 1.3 billion
Trade stood at USD 1.3 billion in FY 2024–25, up nearly 49% year on year. USD 24.1 billion was India–Australia trade.
Who is New Zealand's Minister for Trade with whom Piyush Goyal reviewed progress in the India–NZ FTA talks in November 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Todd McClay
Piyush Goyal and New Zealand Minister for Trade Todd McClay acknowledged steady progress in the fourth round. Don Farrell is Australia's Trade Minister.
Where will the Indian Navy hold its Navy Day 2025 Operational Demonstration on 4 December 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Shangumugham beach, Thiruvananthapuram
The Navy said the demonstration would be held at Shangumugham beach, Thiruvananthapuram.
Before Thiruvananthapuram, at which two non-major-naval-station locations did the Indian Navy hold its Navy Day Operational Demonstration?
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Correct answer: D — Puri and Sindhudurg
The Navy said the event was earlier held at Puri in Odisha and Sindhudurg in Maharashtra.
Navy Day on 4 December recalls the Indian Navy's 1971 attack on which harbour, carried out by missile boats under which operation?
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Correct answer: B — Karachi harbour, Operation Trident
The Navy said Navy Day recalls its role in the 1971 Indo-Pak War, when its missile boats attacked Karachi harbour as part of Operation Trident.
Which zoo launched an 'Insta Ticket Booking Service' using a QR code at the entry gate when it reopened on 8 November 2025?
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Correct answer: A — National Zoological Park, New Delhi
The National Zoological Park, New Delhi, reopened on 8 November 2025 and introduced the QR-based Insta Ticket Booking Service; 8,065 people visited on the first day.
The Sacred Relics of Lord Buddha taken to Bhutan in November 2025 are enshrined in India at which institution?
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Correct answer: B — National Museum, New Delhi
The Culture Ministry said the relics, enshrined at the National Museum, New Delhi, arrived in Bhutan on 8 November 2025.
For which period was the public exposition of the holy relics of Lord Buddha held in Bhutan in 2025?
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Correct answer: D — 8–18 November
The relics arrived in Bhutan for a public exposition from 8 to 18 November 2025.
According to PM Modi's address on 7 November 2025, in which journal did Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay publish 'Vande Mataram' in 1875?
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Correct answer: B — Bangadarshan
PM Modi said Bankim Babu published Vande Mataram in Bangadarshan in 1875; it also appears in his novel Anandamath.
Consider the following statements: 1. Rabindranath Tagore sang 'Vande Mataram' at the Calcutta session in 1896. 2. The year-long commemoration of 150 years of 'Vande Mataram' runs from 7 November 2025 to 7 November 2026. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PM Modi recalled that Tagore sang Vande Mataram at the Calcutta Session in 1896, and the programme launched a commemoration from 7 November 2025 to 7 November 2026.
What did PM Modi release on 7 November 2025 to mark 150 years of 'Vande Mataram'?
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Correct answer: D — A commemorative coin and postage stamp
A special commemorative coin and postage stamp dedicated to Vande Mataram were released.
How many stubble burning incidents did Punjab record between 15 September and 6 November 2025, as noted by CAQM?
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Correct answer: C — 3,284
Punjab recorded 3,284 incidents against 5,041 in the same period of 2024; Haryana reported 206 against 888.
How many farm fire incidents did Haryana report between 15 September and 6 November 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 206
Haryana reported 206 farm fires, against 888 in the same period of 2024, which CAQM credited to incentives and enforcement.
Consider the following statements about the Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM): 1. It is constituted under the Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas Act, 2021. 2. The Act dissolved the Environment Pollution (Prevention and Control) Authority (EPCA) for the National Capital Region. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
The CAQM Act, 2021 (Act 29 of 2021) provides for constituting the Commission; it repealed the 1998 order setting up EPCA and dissolved the EPCA for NCR (India Code, PRS).