Showing questions for November 21, 2025
- Total: 28 questions
Question 16 Nov 21, 2025
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Which state did Prime Minister Narendra Modi praise for its unmatched work in paddy farming during the South India Natural Farming Summit?
Tamil NaduDuring an interaction with farmers at the South India Natural Farming Summit in Coimbatore, Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded Tamil Nadu for its exceptional work in paddy farming. He noted that the state preserves nearly a thousand traditional paddy varieties, many of which have nutritional value comparable to millets. This recognition underscores Tamil Nadu’s leadership in agricultural biodiversity and sustainable farming practices. The PM’s comments were made on November 19, 2025. His praise aligns with the government’s push for natural and traditional farming methods nationwide.
Question 17 Nov 21, 2025
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Why did West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee write to the Chief Election Commissioner on November 20, 2025?
To request an immediate halt to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rollsMamata Banerjee expressed grave concern over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls being conducted in West Bengal, calling it “inhuman and unplanned.” She cited reports of Booth Level Officers (BLOs) facing extreme stress, health issues, and even suicides due to coercive implementation. In her letter, she urged the Election Commission to pause the SIR, reassess its methodology, and provide proper training and support to BLOs. She warned that rushing a three-year process into three months could disenfranchise genuine voters and compromise electoral integrity. The letter followed the suicide of an anganwadi worker serving as a BLO in Jalpaiguri.
Question 18 Nov 21, 2025
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In the Sabarimala temple gold missing case, who was arrested by the SIT on November 20, 2025, for allegedly processing a proposal during his tenure as TDB president?
A PadmakumarA Padmakumar, former president of the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) and a CPI(M) MLA, was arrested by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) on November 20, 2025, in connection with the Sabarimala gold theft case. Though he claimed he was not in office when gold-clad copper plates were handed over for electroplating, the SIT held him responsible because the controversial proposal was processed during his 2019 tenure. Padmakumar had previously delayed appearing for questioning but complied after a fresh notice. He was produced before the Vigilance Court in Kollam for remand. The case involves missing gold from the Sreekovil (sanctum) door frames and Dwarapalaka idols.
Question 19 Nov 21, 2025
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Where was the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) inaugurated on November 20, 2025?
PanajiThe 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) was inaugurated in Panaji, Goa, on November 20, 2025. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant highlighted Goa’s emergence as India’s preferred destination for filmmakers, citing policy reforms like a film financing scheme up to ₹50 lakh and a forthcoming single-window clearance system. Goa Governor Ashok Gajapathi Raju emphasized IFFI’s role as a global platform for creative exchange, featuring 270 films from 84 countries. The festival, made permanent in Goa since 2014, aims to transform the state into a global film production hub. The event was attended by Union ministers and film personalities, reinforcing India’s soft power through cinema.
Question 20 Nov 21, 2025
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Which country’s highest court approved the extradition of a Ukrainian man suspected in the Nord Stream pipeline explosions?
ItalyItaly’s highest court, the Cassation Court, rejected the final defense appeal and cleared the way for the extradition of Serhii, a Ukrainian national suspected of involvement in the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline sabotage. The suspect is to be handed over to German authorities within days. The explosions damaged both Nord Stream 1 and the unused Nord Stream 2 pipelines under the Baltic Sea. Germany had suspended certification of Nord Stream 2 just before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The Italian defense lawyer remains confident his client will be acquitted at trial in Germany.