1. Who launched the National Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) 2.0 (2025–2029)?
A. Mansukh Mandaviya
B. J.P. Nadda
C. Nirmala Sitharaman
D. Amit Shah
Answer: B. J.P. Nadda
Explanation: As Union Health Minister, he launched AMR 2.0 in New Delhi.
2. The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) will cover wild animal attacks and paddy field inundation from which season?
A. Rabi 2025
B. Kharif 2026
C. Rabi 2026
D. Kharif 2027
Answer: B. Kharif 2026
Explanation: The Agriculture Ministry approved this expansion starting from Kharif 2026.
3. MoRTH aims to award how many km of National Highway projects in FY 2025–26?
A. 6,000 km
B. 8,000 km
C. 10,000 km
D. 12,000 km
Answer: C. 10,000 km
Explanation: Target set to reverse declining project awards.
4. Who presented the 6th National Water Awards 2025?
A. Narendra Modi
B. Droupadi Murmu
C. Rajnath Singh
D. Hardeep Singh Puri
Answer: B. Droupadi Murmu
Explanation: The President of India presented the awards in New Delhi.
5. Where was the 3rd National Conference on NeVA organised?
A. Vigyan Bhawan
B. Parliament House Annexe
C. India Habitat Centre
D. Hyderabad
Answer: B. Parliament House Annexe
Explanation: Organised by Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs.
6. India’s unemployment rate stood at what percentage in October 2025?
A. 4.9%
B. 5.2%
C. 6.1%
D. 5.7%
Answer: B. 5.2%
Explanation: As per CMIE and MoSPI data.
7. Gold imports surged to how much in October 2025?
A. USD 6.7 bn
B. USD 10.1 bn
C. USD 14.72 bn
D. USD 20.5 bn
Answer: C. USD 14.72 bn
Explanation: Due to festive and wedding demand.
8. SBI Research projected India’s Q2 FY26 GDP growth at:
A. 6.5%
B. 7.0%
C. 7.5%
D. 8.0%
Answer: C. 7.5%
Explanation: Higher than RBI’s estimate of 7%.
9. Which company received integrated PA licence for online, offline, and cross-border transactions?
A. Razorpay
B. PayU
C. PhonePe
D. BillDesk
Month: Current Affairs - November 20, 2025
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