Current affairs questions of 14th November 2025
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1. Which of the following initiatives was launched under the National Urban Conclave 2025?
- A. National Solar Mission Accelerator
- B. Dumpsite Remediation Accelerator Programme (DRAP)
- C. Bharat Clean Water Corridor
- D. Urban Digital Mapping Scheme
Correct Answer: (B) Dumpsite Remediation Accelerator Programme (DRAP)
Explanation: DRAP was launched to reclaim land from legacy waste as part of the National Urban Conclave 2025.
2. The Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project increases Bhutan’s hydropower capacity by nearly:
- A. 10%
- B. 25%
- C. 40%
- D. 55%
Correct Answer: (C) 40%
Explanation: The 1,020 MW project boosts Bhutan’s hydropower capacity by nearly 40%.
3. Which ISO certification relates to Occupational Health & Safety Management received by AIIA Pharmacology Lab?
- A. ISO 9001:2015
- B. ISO 14001:2015
- C. ISO 45001:2018
- D. ISO 50001:2018
Correct Answer: (C) ISO 45001:2018
Explanation: ISO 45001:2018 pertains to Occupational Health & Safety Management.
4. What is the quota approved for Indian pilgrims under the Bilateral Hajj Agreement 2026?
- A. 1,25,000
- B. 1,50,000
- C. 1,75,025
- D. 2,00,000
Correct Answer: (C) 1,75,025
Explanation: The agreement finalised a quota of 1,75,025 pilgrims for Hajj 2026.
5. Which company will jointly develop the 1,600 MW thermal power project in Jharkhand with DVC?
- A. NTPC
- B. Coal India Limited
- C. Adani Power
- D. JSW Energy
Correct Answer: (B) Coal India Limited
Explanation: Coal India Limited and DVC signed a ₹21,000 crore JV for the project.
6. The UIDAI–BIT partnership focuses on promoting biometric updates for which age group?
- A. 0–5 years
- B. 5–15 years
- C. 15–25 years
- D. 7–18 years
Correct Answer: (B) 5–15 years
Explanation: The MoU aims to support Mandatory Biometric Updates for children aged 5 to 15 years.
7. Kovalam Beach received the Blue Flag certification for the fifth consecutive year. Which state is it located in?
- A. Kerala
- B. Tamil Nadu
- C. Karnataka
- D. Andhra Pradesh
Correct Answer: (B) Tamil Nadu
Explanation: Kovalam Beach is located in Chengalpattu district of Tamil Nadu.
8. Under SEBI’s revised norms, the percentage reserved for anchor investors in IPOs has been increased to:
- A. 30%
- B. 33%
- C. 40%
- D. 45%
Correct Answer: (C) 40%
Explanation: The reservation for anchor investors has been raised from 33% to 40%.
9. The Competition Commission of India approved Lence Pte. Ltd.’s acquisition of up to what percentage stake in AWL Agri Business Limited?
- A. 5–10%
- B. 11–20%
- C. 20–30%
- D. 30–40%
Correct Answer: (B) 11–20%
Explanation: CCI approved Lence Pte. Ltd.’s acquisition of 11–20% shareholding.
10. David Szalay won the 2025 Booker Prize for which novel?
- A. The Innocent
- B. All That Man Is
- C. Flesh
- D. Turbulence
Correct Answer: (C) Flesh
Explanation: His 2025 Booker-winning novel is titled “Flesh”.