Asia Current Affairs Quiz — Last 12 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
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.
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.
The UNFCCC COP30, which concluded in November 2025, was held in which city?
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Correct answer: B — Belém
India delivered its closing statement at the COP30 Closing Plenary in Belém, Brazil, on 22 November 2025.
In its COP30 closing statement, India described the establishment of which mechanism as a 'significant milestone'?
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Correct answer: D — Just Transition Mechanism
India expressed satisfaction with the establishment of the Just Transition Mechanism, calling it a significant milestone.
At COP30, India thanked the Presidency for beginning a long-overdue focus on which Article, linked to developed countries' climate finance obligations?
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Correct answer: C — Article 9.1
India's statement appreciated the Presidency's efforts in beginning the journey towards a long-overdue focus on Article 9.1, in the context of climate finance from developed countries.
The G20 Johannesburg Summit (November 2025) marked PM Narendra Modi's participation in G20 Summits for the:
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Correct answer: C — 12th time
The PMO said this was the Prime Minister's 12th participation in G20 Summits.
Which of the following was NOT among the six initiatives proposed by PM Modi at the G20 Johannesburg Summit?
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Correct answer: D — G20 Global Carbon Tax Mechanism
The six proposals were the Traditional Knowledge Repository, Africa Skills Multiplier, Global Healthcare Response Team, Open Satellite Data Partnership, Critical Minerals Circularity Initiative and the Initiative on Countering the Drug-Terror Nexus. No carbon tax mechanism was proposed.
At the G20 Johannesburg Summit, PM Modi suggested that which idea rooted in India's civilizational wisdom be explored as a new development parameter?
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Correct answer: A — Integral Humanism
The PM said the idea of 'Integral Humanism', which takes a holistic view of humans, society and nature, must be explored.
Consider the following statements about the G20 Johannesburg Summit, 2025: 1. It was the first G20 Summit held in Africa. 2. PM Modi said disaster resilience should be 'response-centric' rather than 'development-centric'. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 reverses the PM's point: he said the approach should be development-centric rather than response-centric.
What is the theme of Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0, beginning on 2 December 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Learn Tamil – Tamil Karkalam
KTS 4.0 is organised around the theme 'Learn Tamil – Tamil Karkalam' to promote Tamil learning across India.
Which institutions are coordinating Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0?
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Correct answer: A — IIT Madras and BHU Varanasi
The programme is being coordinated by IIT Madras and BHU Varanasi.
Under the ACITI Partnership announced on 22 November 2025, officials of India, Australia and Canada agreed to convene in:
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Correct answer: B — the first quarter of 2026
The joint statement said officials should convene in the first quarter of 2026 to take the initiative forward.
Consider the following statements about the Australia-Canada-India Technology and Innovation (ACITI) Partnership: 1. It emphasises green energy innovation and resilient supply chains, including in critical minerals. 2. It will examine the development and mass adoption of artificial intelligence. 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 trilateral joint statement of 22 November 2025.
As of 19 November 2025, Indian Railways' cumulative freight loading in FY 2025-26 had crossed:
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Correct answer: C — 1 billion tonnes
Cumulative loading reached 1,020 million tonnes, crossing the 1-billion-tonne mark.
Which commodity was the largest contributor to Indian Railways' 1-billion-tonne freight loading in FY 2025-26?
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Correct answer: A — Coal
Coal contributed 505 MT, followed by iron ore (115 MT) and cement (92 MT).
Indian Railways' average daily freight loading in FY 2025-26 (as reported in November 2025) is about:
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Correct answer: C — 4.4 MT
Daily loading is around 4.4 MT, higher than 4.2 MT last year.
The 10th Session of APDIM, held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, in November 2025, focused on which theme?
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Correct answer: A — Inclusive Disaster Risk Data Governance
The 10th Session of APDIM was on Inclusive Disaster Risk Data Governance.
'Op Drishti', an advanced surgical eye camp held in November 2025, was organised at:
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Correct answer: D — Command Hospital, Northern Command, Udhampur
Op Drishti was organised by Command Hospital, Northern Command, Udhampur, from 18 to 22 November 2025.
Consider the following statements about 'Op Drishti': 1. More than 2,000 people were screened and over 400 surgeries performed. 2. It was conducted in collaboration with a surgical team from Army Hospital (Research and Referral), New Delhi. 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 Defence release.
The Underwater Welding Certification Program at IIT Guwahati's Technology Innovation Hub is supported by:
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Correct answer: D — Indian Register of Shipping
The programme at TIH, IIT Guwahati, is supported by the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS); seven youths received certificates on 22 November 2025.
President Droupadi Murmu graced a special centenary session at Prasanthi Nilayam, Puttaparthi, on 22 November 2025, honouring:
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Correct answer: B — Sri Sathya Sai Baba
The special session commemorated the centenary celebration of Sri Sathya Sai Baba.
Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan graced which convocation of the Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning on 22 November 2025?
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Correct answer: D — 44th
The Vice-President graced the 44th Convocation at Prasanthi Nilayam, Puttaparthi.
In which year was the National Cadet Corps (NCC), which marked its 78th Raising Day in November 2025, established?
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Correct answer: B — 1948
The NCC was established in 1948 with just 20,000 cadets.
Consider the following statements about the National Cadet Corps (NCC): 1. It is the world's largest uniformed youth organisation, with 20 lakh cadets. 2. It began in 1948 with 2 lakh cadets. 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 NCC began in 1948 with 20,000 cadets.
INS Savitri undertook a port call in November 2025 for joint EEZ surveillance with the coast guard of which country?
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Correct answer: A — Seychelles
INS Savitri arrived at Port Victoria, Seychelles, and will undertake joint EEZ surveillance with the Seychelles Coast Guard.
INS Savitri, which visited Port Victoria in November 2025, is what type of vessel?
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Correct answer: B — Offshore Patrol Vessel
INS Savitri is an Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) of the Indian Navy.
The first Regional Conference on Enhancing Water Use Efficiency in the Irrigation Sector, organised by BWUE in November 2025, was held in:
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Correct answer: B — Jaipur
The conference was held at CCS NIAM, Jaipur, on 22 November 2025, the first of four planned regional conferences.
The four Labour Codes made effective from 21 November 2025 rationalise how many existing central labour laws?
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Correct answer: B — 29
The four Codes rationalise 29 existing central labour laws.
Which of the following is NOT one of the four Labour Codes made effective in November 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Code on Minimum Pension, 2020
The four Codes are the Code on Wages 2019, Industrial Relations Code 2020, Code on Social Security 2020 and the OSH Code 2020. There is no Code on Minimum Pension.
Under the Code on Social Security, 2020, as implemented in November 2025, aggregators must contribute towards gig and platform workers:
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Correct answer: A — 1–2% of annual turnover, capped at 5% of the amount paid/payable to such workers
Aggregators must contribute 1–2% of annual turnover, capped at 5% of the amount paid/payable to gig and platform workers.
Consider the following statements about the Labour Codes made effective in November 2025: 1. Employers must provide all workers above the age of 40 years with a free annual health check-up. 2. Women are barred from working night shifts in underground mining. 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: women may work night shifts and in all types of work, including underground mining, with their consent and mandatory safety measures.
In which year was the India–Australia relationship elevated to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership?
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Correct answer: C — 2020
The PMO release noted the elevation of the relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in 2020.
PM Modi met Australian PM Anthony Albanese on 21 November 2025 on the sidelines of the G20 Leaders' Summit in:
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Correct answer: D — Johannesburg
The meeting took place on the sidelines of the G20 Leaders' Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa.