National Affairs
1. India implemented all four Labour Codes from which date?
A. 1 January 2025
B. 15 August 2025
C. 21 November 2025
D. 1 December 2025
Answer: C. 21 November 2025
Explanation: All four Labour Codes—Wages (2019), Industrial Relations (2020), Social Security (2020), and OSHWC (2020)—were enforced from 21 Nov 2025 , replacing 29 labour laws.
2. India resumed issuing tourist visas to Chinese nationals after a suspension of how many years?
A. 3 years
B. 4 years
C. 5 years
D. 6 years
Answer: C. 5 years
Explanation: Tourist visa issuance resumed from 24 July 2025 , ending a five-year suspension due to COVID-19 and border tensions.
3. The 6th International Agronomy Congress (IAC-2025) will be held in which city?
A. Jaipur
B. Bengaluru
C. New Delhi
D. Hyderabad
Answer: C. New Delhi
Explanation: India will host IAC-2025 in New Delhi from 24–26 November 2025 with 1,000+ delegates.
4. SEBI’s new framework for RPT materiality is based on which factor?
A. Net worth
B. Annual consolidated turnover
C. Market capitalization
D. Shareholder base
Answer: B. Annual consolidated turnover
Explanation: SEBI introduced a threshold-based RPT materiality framework determined by annual consolidated turnover of listed companies.
5. Who assumed office as the 53rd Chief Justice of India (CJI) in November 2025?
A. Justice D.Y. Chandrachud
B. Justice Sanjiv Khanna
C. Justice Surya Kant
D. Justice B.V. Nagarathna
Answer: C. Justice Surya Kant
Explanation: Justice Surya Kant took oath as the 53rd CJI on 24 November 2025 .
6. INS Mahe, commissioned on 24 Nov 2025, is classified as what type of naval vessel?
A. Guided missile destroyer
B. Offshore patrol vessel
C. Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft
D. Corvette
Answer: C. Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft
Explanation: INS Mahe is the first Mahe-class ASW-SWC , enhancing India’s coastal ASW capabilities.
7. ISRO’s demonstration of the boot-strap mode start was conducted on which engine?
A. Vikas Engine
B. CE-20 Cryogenic Engine
C. SCE-200 Engine
D. RM12 Engine
Answer: B. CE-20 Cryogenic Engine
Explanation: ISRO successfully tested boot-strap mode start for the CE-20 engine , improving restart capability for future missions.
8. India and Israel signed Terms of Reference in Tel Aviv to launch negotiations for which agreement?
A. PTA
B. CEPA
C. FTA
D. BIT
Answer: C. FTA
Explanation: Both countries signed ToR to initiate a Comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA) .
International Affairs
9. Which country launched a new unified symbol for its currency, the Rial?
A. Qatar
B. Oman
C. Bahrain
D. Kuwait
Answer: B. Oman
Explanation: The Central Bank of Oman launched a new unified currency symbol for the Omani Rial.
10. Which country was designated as a Major Non-NATO Ally (MNNA) by the US President?
A. UAE
B. Israel
C. Saudi Arabia
D. Turkey
Answer: C. Saudi Arabia
Explanation: US President Donald Trump designated Saudi Arabia as an MNNA , strengthening defence ties.
11. Which country announced a ban on social media use for users under 16?
A. Japan
B. Singapore
C. Malaysia
D. Indonesia
Answer: C. Malaysia
Explanation: Malaysia will enforce a nationwide restriction on social media access for users below 16 years .
12. Who was sworn in for a second term as President of Tanzania?
A. Jakaya Kikwete
B. John Magufuli
C. Samia Suluhu Hassan
D. Edward Lowassa
Answer: C. Samia Suluhu Hassan
Explanation: Samia Suluhu Hassan took oath for her second term in Dodoma .
13. China is constructing an artificial island weighing how many tonnes?
A. 40,000 tonnes
B. 60,000 tonnes
C. 78,000 tonnes
D. 1,00,000 tonnes
Answer: C. 78,000 tonnes
Explanation: China is building a 78,000-tonne nuclear-blast-resistant artificial island .
14. India & Denmark jointly launched which council in Copenhagen?
A. Indo-Danish Innovation Forum
B. India-Nordic Council
C. Indo-Danish Business Council (IDBC)
D. Northern Europe Economic Council
Answer: C. Indo-Danish Business Council (IDBC)
Explanation: India and Denmark launched the IDBC to promote innovation, investment, and sustainability.
Banking & Corporate
15. Who was appointed Part-Time Chairperson of Jana Small Finance Bank from Feb 2026?
A. Shyam Srinivasan
B. Kiran Mazumdar Shaw
C. Chitra Talwar
D. Shikha Sharma
Answer: C. Chitra Talwar
Explanation: Chitra Talwar will assume office as Part-Time Chairperson from 8 Feb 2026 .
16. Who became the new Chairman of the Fertilizer Association of India (FAI)?
A. Rakesh Bharti
B. P.S. Prasad
C. Sankarasubramaniam
D. N.R. Krishnan
Answer: C. Sankarasubramaniam
Explanation: He is the MD & CEO of Coromandel International (Murugappa Group).
17. Who became the 3rd richest person globally as per recent rankings?
A. Mark Zuckerberg
B. Warren Buffett
C.
Month: Current Affairs - Nov 25, 2025
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