UPSC Daily Current Affairs Quiz : 20 November 2025

Question 1:  Consider the following statements about India’s recent reduction in Russian oil imports:

1. India began cutting Russian oil imports only after the U.S. imposed additional tariffs linked to Russian oil purchases.
2. In September 2025, Indian imports of Russian oil fell in both value and volume terms.
3. India reduced Russian oil imports in at least 8 of the 10 months preceding September 2025.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Question 2: Which country was India’s largest crude oil supplier during 2024–25?

Question 3: Consider the following statements regarding the Supreme Court’s judgment on the Tribunal Reforms Act, 2021:

1. The Court held that excessive executive control over tribunals violates judicial independence.
2. The Court upheld all provisions of the 2021 Act.
3. The Court directed the creation of a National Tribunal Commission.
   

Which of the above statements are correct?

Question 4: Consider the following statements regarding Natural Farming in India:

1. The National Mission on Natural Farming was launched in 2023.
2. Tamil Nadu has over 1 lakh hectares under natural farming as of 2025.
3. Natural farming aims to reduce dependence on chemical fertilisers.
   

Which of the above statements are correct?

Question 5:  Which of the following is NOT a key area of negotiation at COP30?