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UPSC Daily Current Affairs Quiz : 18 November 2025

November 18, 2025
Daily Current Affairs Quiz

UPSC Daily Current Affairs Quiz : 18 November 2025

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz : 18 November 2025

Total Questions : 05

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Question 1: Consider the following statements regarding Exercise Ajeya Warrior:

It is a bilateral military exercise conducted between India and the United Kingdom.
The 2025 edition of the exercise is being held at Mahajan Field Firing Ranges in Rajasthan.
Exercise Ajeya Warrior is conducted annually.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 only

B. 1 and 2 only

C. 2 and 3 only

D. 1, 2 and 3

Correct Answer: B (1 and 2 only)

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct. Exercise Ajeya Warrior is a bilateral joint military exercise between India and the United Kingdom.
Statement 2 is correct. The eighth edition, AJEYA WARRIOR-25, is being conducted at Mahajan Field Firing Ranges, Rajasthan, from 17–30 November 2025.
Statement 3 is incorrect. The exercise is not held annually. It is a biennial (once every two years) military exercise. Hence, only Statements 1 and 2 are correct.

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Question 2: With reference to the National Gopal Ratna Awards (NGRA), consider the following statements:

The NGRA is constituted by the Union Ministry of Animal Husbandry.
The award recognises individuals and cooperatives for excellence in dairy farming and milk production.
The awards are presented annually as part of the National Milk Day celebrations on November 26.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 and 2 only

B. 2 and 3 only

C. 1 and 3 only

D. 1, 2 and 3

Correct Answer: D (1, 2 and 3)

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct. The Union Ministry of Animal Husbandry constitutes the National Gopal Ratna Awards.
Statement 2 is correct. The awards recognise farmers, dairy cooperatives, milk producer companies, and FPOs for excellence in dairy and indigenous cattle/buffalo rearing.
Statement 3 is correct. These awards are presented on November 26, every year on the occasion of National Milk Day.

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Question 3: With reference to India’s trade performance in October 2025, consider the following statements:

India’s trade deficit in October 2025 widened to over $20 billion due to a sharp rise in imports.
Merchandise exports in October 2025 showed an increase compared to October 2024.
Gold imports were a major factor behind the rise in total imports in October 2025.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 only

B. 1 and 3 only

C. 2 and 3 only

D. 1, 2 and 3

Correct Answer: B (1 and 3 only)

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct. India’s trade deficit surged 141% and widened to $21.8 billion in October 2025, primarily due to rising imports.
Statement 2 is incorrect. Merchandise exports in October 2025 were $72.9 billion, slightly lower than $73.4 billion in October 2024.
Statement 3 is correct. The significant increase in imports was driven largely by gold imports, as reported in the official data. Thus, only Statements 1 and 3 are correct.

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Question 4: With reference to the recent Supreme Court judgment on human–wildlife conflict, consider the following statements:

The Supreme Court has directed all States to consider notifying human–wildlife conflict as a natural disaster.
Victims of human–wildlife conflict are to receive an ex gratia amount of ₹10 lakh under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme – Integrated Development of Wildlife Habitats (CSS-IDWH).
The Supreme Court has ordered States to notify the core and buffer areas of all tiger reserves within one year.
Uttarakhand has been directed to restore the ecology of Corbett Tiger Reserve and demolish illegal constructions.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A. 1 and 2 only

B. 1, 2 and 4 only

C. 2, 3 and 4 only

D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Correct Answer: B (1, 2 and 4 only)

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct. The Supreme Court held that States must actively consider notifying human–wildlife conflict as a natural disaster, enabling faster compensation and relief.
Statement 2 is correct. The Court directed that an ex gratia of ₹10 lakh be given to victims under the Centrally Sponsored Umbrella Scheme – Integrated Development of Wildlife Habitats (CSS-IDWH).
Statement 3 is incorrect. States were ordered to notify core and buffer areas of tiger reserves within six months, not one year.
Statement 4 is correct. Uttarakhand was held fully liable for ecological damage in Corbett Tiger Reserve and ordered to restore the ecology and demolish illegal constructions. Thus, Statements 1, 2 and 4 are correct.

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Question 5: With reference to the recent Supreme Court proceedings on the Rajasthan Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act, 2025, consider the following statements:

The Supreme Court has issued notice to the Rajasthan government on a petition challenging the validity of its anti-conversion law.
The petition was filed by the Jaipur Catholic Welfare Society, questioning legislative competence and constitutional limits.
The Supreme Court has struck down similar anti-conversion laws of other States in previous judgments.
The present plea has been tagged with other pending petitions related to anti-conversion laws.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A. 1 and 2 only

B. 1, 2 and 4 only

C. 2 and 3 only

D. 1, 3 and 4 only

Correct Answer: B (1, 2 and 4 only)

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct. The Supreme Court issued notice to the Rajasthan government on a petition challenging the Rajasthan Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act, 2025.
Statement 2 is correct. The petition was filed by the Jaipur Catholic Welfare Society, raising issues of legislative competence and excessiveness under constitutional limits.
Statement 3 is incorrect. The Supreme Court has not struck down any State's anti-conversion laws so far; instead, it has only sought responses and issued notices to multiple States on similar pleas.
Statement 4 is correct. The plea has been tagged with other pending petitions before the Supreme Court regarding anti-conversion laws.