CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ (ONE-DAY EXAM.) 20 NOVEMBER 2025

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Question: With reference to the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament, and Development for 2024, consider the following statements:
1. The award was presented to Michelle Bachelet.
2. The award was given by the Ministry of External Affairs of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2, both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans (a)

Question: With reference to India’s first indigenous CRISPR-based gene therapy, consider the following statements:
1. The therapy is named BIRSA 101 in honour of the tribal freedom fighter Bhagwan Birsa Munda.
2. It has been developed specifically to target Sickle Cell Disease.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2, both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans (c)

Question: Consider the following statements:
1. In November 2025, Saudi Arabia was designated as a Major Non-NATO Ally.
2. The Major Non-NATO Ally is designated under NATO law.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2, both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans (a)

Question: Recently, which country approved a possible sale of Javelin Missile System and Excalibur Projectiles to India?
(a) France
(b) Russia
(c) USA
(d) Israel
Ans (c)

Question: India Post inaugurated the first Gen Z–themed revamped Post Office at:
(a) IIT Delhi
(b) IIT Madras
(c) IIT Bombay
(d) IIT Guwahati
Ans (a)

Question: Consider the following statements:
1. Mukhi is the first cheetah born in India to successfully reproduce since the species’ extinction in 1952.
2. A total of 20 cheetahs from Namibia and South Africa were introduced initially.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2, both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans (c)

Question: Consider the following statements about Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar:
1. Recently, Nitish Kumar was sworn in as Chief Minister of Bihar for a record 12th time
2. In November 2025, He was administered the oath of office and secrecy by Arif Mohammad Khan.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2, both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans (b)

Question: Which of the following options is correct with reference to the Bihar Assembly election result 2025?
(a) BJP-89, JDU-85, RJD-25, Congress-6
(b) BJP-92, JDU-82, RJD-27, Congress-5
(c) BJP-89, JDU-84, RJD-26, Congress-6
(d) BJP-92, JDU-82, RJD-28, Congress-5
Ans (a)

Question: Consider the following statements about the Colombo Security Conclave (CSC) :
1. The 7th National Security Adviser (NSA) level meeting of the Colombo Security Conclave (CSC) was held in New Delhi.
2. In November 2025, Nepal became the new member of the Colombo Security Conclave (CSC).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2, both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans (a)

Question: With reference to India’s foodgrain production in 2024–25, consider the following statements:
1. Total foodgrain production has reached a record 357.73 million tonnes.
2. Rice production has reached a record 1501.84 lakh tonnes
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2, both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans (c)

Question: Consider the following statements regarding the Supreme Court’s opinion on Article 200:
1. The Governor has the power to keep a Bill pending indefinitely without taking any action.
2. Upon return of the Bill by the legislature, the Governor still retains the option to reserve it for the President’s consideration.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2, both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans (b)

Question: Consider the following statements about the Article 143(1) reference decided by the Supreme Court in November 2025:
1. It was the 16th presidential reference under Article 143 in 75 years.
2. The reference sought clarity on 14 separate questions related to Articles 200 and 201.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2, both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans (c)

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