Showing questions for November 07, 2025
- Total: 20 questions
Question 1 Nov 07, 2025
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What major climate projection was highlighted by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) in its recent report released at COP30 in 2025?
2025 is projected to be the second or third warmest year on recordThe World Meteorological Organization (WMO) stated that 2025 is likely to be the second or third warmest year ever recorded, continuing an 11-year streak (2015–2025) of extreme global heat. From January to August 2025, global temperatures were 1.42°C above pre-industrial levels, just slightly below the record set in 2024. Despite a shift from El Niño to neutral or La Niña conditions, ocean heat, sea levels, and greenhouse gas concentrations continue to rise. Arctic and Antarctic sea ice remains severely diminished, and extreme weather events like floods and wildfires are widespread. The WMO emphasized that urgent climate action is needed to prevent irreversible damage and achieve the Paris Agreement goal.
Question 2 Nov 07, 2025
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Which Indian football players were recently included in the national camp by the All India Football Federation (AIFF), marking a new inclusive approach?
Ryan Williams and Abneet BhartiThe All India Football Federation (AIFF) included Ryan Williams and Abneet Bharti in the national camp ahead of the AFC Asian Cup qualifier against Bangladesh, reflecting a policy shift toward including diaspora and naturalized talent. Ryan Williams, a 31-year-old midfielder of Indian origin from Perth, recently obtained Indian citizenship and plays for Bengaluru FC. Abneet Bharti, a 27-year-old defender based in Brazil, currently plays for a Bolivian club. This decision was backed by AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey and supported by government fast-tracking of Williams’ citizenship. The move is seen as a landmark effort to strengthen Indian football with global Indian talent.
Question 3 Nov 07, 2025
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What was the voter turnout percentage recorded in the first phase of the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections?
Nearly 65%The first phase of the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections recorded a historic voter turnout of nearly 65%, the highest in the state’s electoral history. This marked a significant increase from the 55.81% turnout in the same constituencies during the 2020 elections. Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar praised the voters for their participation, calling it a milestone since the first polls in 1951–52, which had only 42.6% turnout. High turnout is often interpreted as a sign of anti-incumbency, adding political weight to the results. The elections are being viewed as a key indicator of national political trends ahead of the 2029 general elections.
Question 4 Nov 07, 2025
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Which student group won all four central panel posts in the 2025 Jawaharlal Nehru University Students’ Union (JNUSU) elections?
Left alliance comprising AISA, SFI, and DSFIn the 2025 JNUSU elections, the Left alliance—consisting of the All India Students’ Association (AISA), Students’ Federation of India (SFI), and Democratic Students’ Front (DSF)—won all four central panel positions. Aditi Mishra of AISA became president, K Gopika (SFI) vice president, Sunil Yadav (DSF) general secretary, and Danish Ali (AISA) joint secretary. The alliance defeated the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), consolidating its hold on campus student politics. The election saw a 67% voter turnout, reflecting active student engagement. Aditi Mishra is among the youngest women to hold the JNUSU presidency and has a background in student activism dating back to the 2017 BHU protests.
Question 5 Nov 07, 2025
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The Enforcement Directorate (ED) provisionally attached assets of which former Indian cricketers in November 2025 over alleged links to a banned betting app?
Suresh Raina and Shikhar DhawanIn November 2025, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) provisionally attached assets worth ₹11.14 crore belonging to former cricketers Suresh Raina and Shikhar Dhawan for allegedly promoting the banned betting app 1xBet and its surrogate brand 1xBat. Raina’s mutual fund investments (₹6.64 crore) and Dhawan’s property (₹4.5 crore) were seized. The ED found that the app used over 6,000 'mule accounts' to launder more than ₹1,000 crore. Payments to the cricketers were routed through foreign intermediaries to hide the illegal origin of funds. The agency has also frozen over 60 bank accounts and issued a public advisory against online betting platforms.