Current Affairs Quiz - november, 2025

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[1]. Recently, Ghoomar Festival 2025 was announced to be held simultaneously at all seven divisional headquarters of Rajasthan for the first time, highlighting the cultural importance of this traditional folk dance. Ghoomar dance originally began as a folk dance of which tribe?

[A]. Meena

[B]. Bhil

[C]. Garasia

[D]. Sahariya

[2]. Recently, Azimuth AI and Cyient Semiconductor announced the launch of ‘ARKA GKT-1’. ARKA GKT-1 is primarily designed for which type of applications?

[A]. Space propulsion systems

[B]. High-efficiency edge AI and smart energy applications

[C]. Underwater communication systems

[D]. Satellite imaging and navigation

[3]. The motto of ASW-SWC Mahe, reflecting its stealth and submarine-hunting capability, is:

[A]. “Guardian Seas”

[B]. “Silent Hunters”

[C]. “Steel and Sea”

[D]. “Always Vigilant”

[4]. Recently, over 70 public schools in Australia were closed after tremolite asbestos contamination was found in coloured sand products, raising concerns about public health and safety. Which of the following is not one of the six commercial types of asbestos?

[A]. Chrysotile

[B]. Tremolite

[C]. Anthophyllite

[D]. Graphite

[5]. Recently, Sentinel-6B, an ocean-tracking Copernicus satellite, was launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The mission aims to measure sea-level rise and ocean conditions with high precision and improve weather forecasts such as storm and flood predictions. Which agencies jointly lead the Sentinel-6B mission?

[A]. ISRO and ESA

[B]. NASA, NOAA, and ESA

[C]. NASA and ISRO

[D]. ESA and JAXA

[6]. Recently, the Ministry of Power and the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs inaugurated India’s first and largest MWh-scale Vanadium Redox Flow Battery (VRFB) system of 3 MWh capacity. Which of the following statements about Vanadium Redox Flow Batteries (VRFBs) is correct?

[A]. They store energy in solid electrodes similar to lithium-ion batteries

[B]. They use vanadium liquid electrolytes with scalable energy.

[C]. They cannot store energy for long durations due to high self-discharge

[D]. They cannot be used with renewable energy sources

[7]. Recently, the Climate Risk Index (CRI) 2026 was released at COP30 in Belém, highlighting long-term global impacts of extreme weather events. Which of the following statements about the CRI 2026 is correct?

[A]. It ranks countries based on human and economic impacts of extreme weather events

[B]. It is published annually by the World Bank

[C]. It covers only meteorological hazards such as storms

[D]. It was first published in 2020

[8]. Recently, the IICA and WNS Global Services jointly launched the YBRANT Programme to prepare students for leadership roles focused on sustainability and responsible business. Which of the following statements about the YBRANT Programme is correct?

[A]. It focuses only on corporate finance and risk management

[B]. It is a government-only initiative with no private sector involvement

[C]. It integrates CSR, ESG, and sustainability into management education

[D]. It aims to train students exclusively for roles in public sector enterprises

[9]. Recently, the Union Cabinet approved the Credit Guarantee Scheme for Exporters (CGSE) to provide 100% guarantee coverage for additional credit support to eligible exporters. Which of the following statements about the CGSE is correct?

[A]. It provides guarantee support only for large exporters and excludes MSMEs

[B]. It offers full guarantee for additional collateral-free loans up to 20%

[C]. It is implemented by the Ministry of Commerce through the DGFT

[D]. The scheme is valid until 2030 and offers partial (50%) guarantee coverage

[10]. Recently, SEBI issued an advisory cautioning investors about the risks associated with investing in digital gold, which refers to buying and owning gold electronically without physically holding the metal. Which of the following statements about digital gold is correct?

[A]. It is fully regulated by SEBI and considered a security

[B]. It operates outside SEBI’s regulatory purview and carries counterparty and operational risks

[C]. It guarantees government-backed protection for all investors

[D]. It cannot be converted into physical forms such as coins or jewellery

[11]. Recently, the aircraft carrier Fujian — the first indigenously designed and built carrier equipped with an electromagnetic catapult system — was commissioned by which country?

[A]. Japan

[B]. South Korea

[C]. China

[D]. Russia

[12]. Recently, the Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife (SC-NBWL) approved 12 key defence projects across the Changthang Cold Desert Sanctuary and Karakoram Wildlife Sanctuary. Where is the Changthang Cold Desert Wildlife Sanctuary located?

[A]. Jammu and Kashmir

[B]. Himachal Pradesh

[C]. Ladakh

[D]. Sikkim

[13]. Recently, India welcomed Brazil’s initiative to establish the Tropical Forests Forever Facility (TFFF) for conserving tropical forests.At which conference was the TFFF launched?

[A]. COP27, Sharm El-Sheikh

[B]. COP28, Dubai

[C]. COP29, Baku

[D]. COP30, Belém

[14]. Recently, surveys in Simong village of Siang Valley discovered six butterfly species previously unrecorded in India, highlighting the region’s exceptional biodiversity. In which state is the Siang Valley located?

[A]. Sikkim

[B]. Arunachal Pradesh

[C]. Assam

[D]. Meghalaya

[15]. Recently, the first BIMReN biennial conference was held in Kochi from 4–6 November 2025 to promote collaboration among researchers in the Bay of Bengal region for sustainable blue economy development. Which ministry serves as the nodal ministry for BIMSTEC-India Marine Research Network (BIMReN)?

[A]. Ministry of Earth Sciences

[B]. Ministry of External Affairs

[C]. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

[D]. Ministry of Science and Technology

[16]. Recently, the United Nations Environment Programme released the Emission Gap Report 2025: Off Target. What is the projected global warming by the end of this century if all Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) are fully implemented?

[A]. 1.5–1.7°C

[B]. 2.3–2.5°C

[C]. 2.8–3.0°C

[D]. 3.5°C and above

[17]. Recently, Google unveiled “Project Suncatcher” to explore which futuristic technology concept?

[A]. Lunar AI data storage systems

[B]. Underwater quantum computing centres

[C]. Desert-based solar AI grids

[D]. Space-based AI compute using solar-powered satellites

[18]. Recently, the rare Indian mouse deer was photographed at Tungareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary. What is the scientific name of the Indian Mouse Deer?

[A]. Moschiola indica

[B]. Tragulus napu

[C]. Moschus chrysogaster

[D]. Cervus unicolor

[19]. Recently, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence uncovered a major illicit drug manufacturing unit in Gujarat under which operation?

[A]. Operation White Cauldron

[B]. Operation Black Lotus

[C]. Operation Blue Wave

[D]. Operation Silent Valley

[20]. Recently, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations released the State of Food and Agriculture (SOFA) 2025 report, which highlights the impact of human-induced land degradation on agricultural productivity, food security, and ecosystems. What is the theme of the SOFA 2025 report?

[A]. Sustainable Food Systems for a Better Future

[B]. Addressing Land Degradation Across Landholding Scales

[C]. Restoring Ecosystems for Global Food Security

[D]. Climate-Resilient Agriculture and Livelihoods

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