Current Affairs Quiz – November 2025

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A butterfly and moth survey will soon be held at Eturnagaram Wildlife Sanctuary in Mulugu. It is located in Telangana. Eturnagaram Wildlife Sanctuary was established in 1952. The Godavari River flows through the sanctuary. A stream named Dayyam Vagu divides the sanctuary into two parts. The terrain includes steep and gentle slopes, giving it rich biodiversity.

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After defeating Pakistan in the recent conflict through Operation Sindoor, India plans to boost its air combat power. The country is set to acquire a large number of Meteor air-to-air missiles. Meteor is an advanced radar-guided, Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM). It was developed by European partners led by MBDA (Matra BAE Dynamics Alenia). It uses a ramjet engine for high-speed controlled flight and complex maneuvers.

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The Global Virus Network (GVN) has recently expanded by adding three new Centers of Excellence in the Americas. This move strengthens its global response to emerging viral threats. GVN is a voluntary consortium of virology laboratories and scientists working to prevent and control viral diseases worldwide. It represents over 25 countries with experts covering every class of human virus. No single institution can handle all viral areas, so GVN unites global expertise. It brings top medical virologists together to tackle major scientific problems. Its strength lies in global collaboration, deep research, and commitment to solving viral challenges.

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The Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh has reported a sharp rise in infections caused by Bacterium Bordetella holmesii in North India. This bacterium mimics whooping cough (pertussis), making diagnosis difficult. Bordetella holmesii was first identified in 1995. It is a gram-negative coccobacillus capable of causing pertussis-like respiratory illness. Besides cough infections, it can cause endocarditis, pneumonia, cellulitis, arthritis, and pyelonephritis. The recent surge highlights the need for improved diagnostic tests and public health awareness to differentiate it from regular whooping cough infections.

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A photographer in Spain recently spotted the world’s first-ever white Iberian lynx, a rare sighting. The Iberian lynx is a carnivorous species endemic to Europe. It is one of the world’s most endangered wild cats, recognized by its pointy ears, long legs, and spotted fur. It is nocturnal, mainly hunting rabbits, its primary prey. It is found only in southwest Spain on the Iberian Peninsula, west of the Pyrenees.

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India has ended its military presence at the Ayni Airbase in Tajikistan after the bilateral agreement with Tajikistan expired around four years ago. The Ayni Airbase, located 10 km west of Dushanbe, was built in the Soviet era and later renovated by India. India spent around $100 million upgrading the base with runway extensions, shelters, fuel depots, and air traffic control facilities. Su-30MKI jets and around 200 Indian personnel from the Army and Air Force were once deployed there. All Indian personnel and equipment were withdrawn by 2022. The base initially supported the Northern Alliance in its fight against the Taliban in Afghanistan.

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Union Minister George Kurian launched the Marine Fisheries Census (MFC) 2025 and VyAS–BHARAT and VyAS–SUTRA apps in Kochi. The Marine Fisheries Census (MFC) 2025 marks India’s first fully digital and geo-referenced fisheries census, replacing paper-based surveys. It will cover 1.2 million fisher households across 5,000 coastal villages in 13 States and Union Territories, including Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep. The census will collect granular socio-economic data, including income, housing, loans, insurance, and COVID-19 impact. It will map Fish Farmer Producer Organizations (FFPOs) and Self-Help Groups (SHGs) to strengthen the fisheries value chain.

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The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has launched “Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh Pakhwada” from 1st to 15th November 2025. It marks the culmination of Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh and celebrates the 150th Birth Anniversary of Dharti Aaba Bhagwan Birsa Munda on 15th November 2025. The theme is “Honouring 150 Years of Bhagwan Birsa Munda – Celebrating 11 Years of Tribal Empowerment”. The initiative reflects India’s commitment to inclusive and sustainable tribal development.

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Punjab has launched the second phase of Mukhya Mantri Teerth Yatra Yojna. It is dedicated to the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, the Ninth Sikh Guru. The yatra is open to people of all castes, religions, and regions. Devotees aged 50 years and above are eligible to participate. Pilgrims will visit Sri Harmandir Sahib, Durgiana Temple, Bhagwan Valmiki Tirath Sthal, Jallianwala Bagh, and the Partition Museum in Amritsar. The yatra also covers sacred sites across Punjab and Mata Naina Devi Temple in Himachal Pradesh.

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Digi Bandar was launched during India Maritime Week 2025 as a national digital framework for Indian ports. It aims to make ports data-driven, Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled, and fully interconnected. The initiative focuses on improving efficiency, safety, and transparency in port operations. It mainly focuses on predictive logistics, digital twins, and automation for smarter port management. It marks a major step towards modernizing India’s maritime ecosystem through digital transformation.