This is the current affairs of 21 November 2025. Here are questions and answers of daily current affairs for better preparation of competitive exams for government jobs.
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1. Which politician broke his own record and created a new record by taking oath as Chief Minister for the 10th time?
a. Lal Thanhawla
b. Naveen Patnaik
c. Gegong Apang
d. Nitish Kumar
Answer: d. Nitish Kumar
– On 20 November 2025, JDU President Nitish Kumar took oath as the Chief Minister of Bihar for a record 10th time.
– He is the only politician in the country who has broken his own previous record in this regard.
– In the grand ceremony held at Gandhi Maidan, Governor Arif Mohammad Khan administered him the oath of office and secrecy.
– During this event, 26 ministers also took oath.
– These included Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha as Deputy CMs.
– PM Narendra Modi and the Chief Ministers of Haryana, Assam, Gujarat, Meghalaya, UP, Nagaland, Odisha, Delhi, MP and Rajasthan were present at this program.
About Nitish Kumar
– Nitish Kumar is an engineering graduate.
– He began his political journey during the JP Movement of 1974–75.
– When Lalu Prasad Yadav became CM, Nitish initially stayed with him.
– Later, in 1994, Nitish Kumar and George Fernandes founded the Samata Party.
– Afterwards, it merged with the Janata Dal, which later split to form the JDU. He has been the tallest leader of his party throughout.
Record for most number of CMs
1. Nitish Kumar (Bihar): 10 times (over 19 years)
2. Virbhadra Singh (former CM of Himachal Pradesh) and Jayalalithaa (former CM of Tamil Nadu): 6 times (21 years and 14 years, respectively)
Record for longest tenure as CM
1. Pawan Kumar Chamling (Sikkim): 5 times, totaling 24 years and 166 days
2. Naveen Patnaik (Odisha CM): 5 times, totaling nearly 24 years
3. Jyoti Basu (West Bengal): 5 times, totaling 23 years and 137 days
4. Gegong Apang (Arunachal Pradesh): 5 times, totaling 22 years and 250 days
5. Lal Thanhawla (Mizoram): 5 times, totaling 22 years and 60 days
When Nitish Kumar Served as CM
– 2000 – First time for 7 days with NDA support
– 2005–2010: NDA support
– 2010–2013: NDA support
– 2013–2014: NDA support
– 2015–2017: Grand Alliance (RJD+)
– 2017–2020: NDA
– 2020–2022: NDA
– 2022–2024: Grand Alliance (RJD+)
– 2024–2025: NDA
– November 2025: Became CM again on 20 November under NDA government
26 Ministers of Nitish Kumar Government
1. Samrat Chaudhary
2. Vijay Kumar Sinha
3. Vijay Kumar Chaudhary
4. Bijendra Prasad Yadav
5. Shravan Kuptar
6. Mangal Pandey
7. Dr. Dilip Jaiswal
8. Ashok Chaudhary
9. Leshi Singh
10. Madan Sahni
11. Nitin Naveen
12. Ram Kripal Yadav
13. Santosh Kumar Suman
14. Sunil Kumar
15. Mohammad Jama Khan
16. Sanjay Singh ‘Tadgar’
17. Arun Shankar Prasad
18. Surendra Mehta
19. Narayan Prasad
20. Rama Nishad
21. Lakhendra Kumar Roshan
22. Shreyasi Singh (She won a silver medal at the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games. She then won a gold medal in the women’s double trap event at the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games.)
23. Dr. Pramod Kumar
24. Sanjay Kumar
25. Sanjay Kumar Singh
26. Deepak Prakash
Party Performance in Bihar Assembly Elections 2025
– The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) secured a clear majority.
– Before the elections, Nitish Kumar’s government made several announcements benefiting women, elderly, youth and the lower middle class.
Party, 2025 seats (change), vote %, previous seats
NDA: 202 (+77), 55.6%, 125
– BJP: 89 (+15), 20.0%, 74
– JDU: 85 (+42), 19.2%, 43
– LJP: 19 (+18), 9.9%, 1
– NDA-Others: 9 (+1), 6.5%, 8
Mahagathbandhan : 35 (-75), 35.0%, 110
– RJD: 25 (-50), 22.9%, 75
– Congress: 6 (-13), 8.7%, 19
– CPI (ML) L: 2 (-10), 2.8%, 12
– Others (GA): 2 (-2), 0.6%, 4
Jan Suraaj: 0 (0), 0.3%, NA
Others: 6 (-2), 9.1%, 8
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2. Who took oath as the Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar for the second consecutive time?
a. Samrat Choudhary & Vijay Kumar Choudhary
b. Samrat Choudhary & Vijay Kumar Sinha
c. Bijendra Prasad Yadav & Samrat Choudhary
d. All of the above
Answer: b. Samrat Choudhary & Vijay Kumar Sinha
– On 20 November 2025, Nitish Kumar took oath for the 10th time as CM.
– During this, 26 ministers were sworn in.
– These included Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha as Deputy CMs.
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3. Who was elected as the youngest MLA of Bihar in the Assembly Elections 2025?
a. Ajay Vikram
b. Rajni Verma
c. Maithili Thakur
d. Rajnath Ram
Answer: c. Maithili Thakur
Note: Minimum age to contest a State Legislative Assembly election in India is 25 years (Article 173 of the Constitution).
Bihar’s Youngest MLA
– Maithili Thakur, only 25 years old, became Bihar’s youngest MLA.
– She contested from Alinagar constituency in Darbhanga.
– Maithili Thakur is a young, popular folk singer known for folk music, devotional songs, Indian adaptations of foreign folk songs, and linguistic folk music.
– She sings in many Indian languages—Maithili, Bhojpuri, Hindi, Magahi, Punjabi, Awadhi, Rajasthani, etc.
For the First Time Since Independence, No Independent Candidate Won
– For the first time in Bihar’s 73-year legislative history, no independent MLA has won.
– Since independence, in all previous 17 assemblies, independents always had representation.
– The lowest number so far was 2 independents in the 17th Assembly.
– The two independents who won last time both lost in 2025—one after joining JDU, and the other contesting independently.
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4. In which country and city was the G20 Summit 2025 held, which PM Modi attended?
a. South Africa (Johannesburg)
b. India (Lucknow)
c. Brazil (Rio de Janeiro)
d. USA (New York)
Answer: a. South Africa (Johannesburg)
– PM Narendra Modi will visit Johannesburg from 21–23 November to attend the 20th G20 Leaders’ Summit.
– This is the fourth consecutive G20 summit held in the Global South.
– This is the first G20 Summit hosted on the African continent.
Theme 2025: Solidarity, Equality, Stability
Trump not attending the G20 Summit
– US President Donald Trump announced he would not attend.
– He claimed human rights violations in South Africa.
– He alleged oppression of white farmers.
– US Secretary of State Marco Rubio also announced he would not attend.
– South Africa’s High Commissioner to India, Anil Sooklal, responded that G20 is now such a large platform that the absence of one country will not stop its work.
G20 Summit Venues
– 2023: India (New Delhi) – Theme: One Earth, One Family, One Future
– 2024: Brazil (Rio de Janeiro) – Building a Just World and a Sustainable Planet
– 2025: South Africa (Johannesburg)
– 2026: USA
About the G20
– Formed in 1999 after the financial crisis affecting East and Southeast Asia.
– Aim: Ensure global financial stability by including middle-income countries.
– It now has 21 members and will officially be called G21 from the 2024 summit.
– Includes 19 countries + 2 organizations.
– Has no permanent secretariat; the host country acts as the operational seat.
The 21 members of the G20 are:
– India
– Argentina
– Germany
– Indonesia
– Italy
– Japan
– Republic of Korea
– Mexico
– Russia
– Saudi Arabia
– South Africa
– Turkey
– Australia
– Brazil
– Canada
– China
– France
– United Kingdom
– USA
– European Union
– African Union
Note: IMF and World Bank are representatives.
South Africa
– Capitals: Pretoria (executive), Cape Town (legislative), Bloemfontein (judicial)
– Largest city: Johannesburg
– President: Cyril Ramaphosa
– Currency: South African Rand
– Neighbours: Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, Mozambique, Eswatini, Lesotho
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5. The UNSC approved Donald Trump’s ‘Gaza Peace Proposal’. Under this, which army will be deployed in Gaza?
a. US Army
b. Israeli Army
c. International Stabilisation Force (ISF)
d. UN Peacekeeping Force
Answer: c. International Stabilisation Force (ISF)
– ISF deployment will be “multinational”—soldiers from multiple countries may participate.
– Under Trump’s proposal, a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas began on 10 October.
– On 18 November 2025, the UNSC approved the US draft with 13 votes in favour.
– Russia and China abstained (no veto).
– According to the US envoy Mike Waltz, the proposal will help Gaza prosper and ensure Israeli security.
– It is not a fully UN-led peacekeeping mission.
Key Provisions
– An interim governing body “Board of Peace” will administer Gaza until end of 2027.
ISF Mission
– Restore security in Gaza
– Protect humanitarian operations
– Monitor borders
– Control/limit weapons and non-state armed groups
– Work with a new trained Palestinian police force
– ISF may use “all necessary measures” (force if required)
Possibility of a Palestinian State
– The proposal mentions a future possibility of Palestinian statehood, after reforms and reconstruction.
– Israel has rejected this possibility.
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6. When is World Heritage Week celebrated?
a. 05–10 November
b. 11–15 November
c. 15–18 November
d. 19–25 November
Answer: d. 19–25 November
– World Heritage Week is celebrated every year from 19 to 25 November.
– It aims to promote the preservation of culture and heritage.
– India, as a signatory, undertakes initiatives on World Heritage Day (18 April) and World Heritage Week.
– UNESCO member states adopted the World Heritage Convention in 1972.
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7. Who led the Indian delegation at the Dubai Air Show 2025 in November 2025?
a. Rajnath Singh
b. Sanjay Seth
c. Dharmendra Pradhan
d. S. Jaishankar
Answer: b. Sanjay Seth (Minister of State for External Affairs & Defence)
– The Dubai Air Show was held on 17–18 November in UAE.
– The Indian Air Force participated with the Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team and LCA Tejas.
– Sanjay Seth inaugurated the Indian Pavilion.
– Exhibitors included HAL, DRDO, Coral Technologies, Dantal Hydraulics, Image Synergy Explore, SFO Technologies.
About Dubai Air Show
– A biennial event with 1,500+ exhibitors from 150 countries.
– Major aerospace companies participate: Bombardier, Dassault, Embraer, Thales, Airbus, Lockheed Martin, Calidus.
– Began in 1986 as Arab Air.
– First Dubai Air Show held in 1989 at Dubai Airport.
United Arab Emirates
– Capital: Abu Dhabi
– President: Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan
– Prime Minister: Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum (Ruler of Dubai)
– Crown Prince of Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
– Currency: UAE Dirham
– Neighbours: Oman and Saudi Arabia
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8. Who received the first National Gopal Ratna Award (NGRA) 2025 {Non-NER category} for the best dairy farmer rearing indigenous cow/buffalo breeds?
a. Dr. Kankanala Krishna Reddy
b. Arvind Yashwant Patil
c. Harshit Jhooria
d. Dilip Kumar Pradhan
Answer: b. Arvind Yashwant Patil (Kolhapur, Maharashtra)
– The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying and Ministry of Panchayati Raj announced the award in November.
Note: NGRA is one of the highest national honours in the livestock & dairy sector.
#Winners of National Gopal Ratna Awards 2025#
Best Dairy Farmer (Indigenous Breeds), Non-NER:
– 1st: Arvind Yashwant Patil, Kolhapur, Maharashtra
Best Dairy Cooperative / Milk Producer Company / FPO (Non-NER):
– 1st: Meenan Gady Ksheerolpadaka Sahakarana Sangham Ltd., Wayanad, Kerala
Best Artificial Insemination Technician (Non-NER):
– 1st: Dilip Kumar Pradhan, Angul, Odisha
For North-Eastern & Himalayan Regions:
– Best Farmer: Vijay Lata, Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh
– Best Cooperative: Kulha Milk Producers Cooperative Society, Udham Singh Nagar, Uttarakhand
Prize Money
– ₹5,00,000 (1st), ₹3,00,000 (2nd), ₹2,00,000 (3rd)
– Himalayan/North-Eastern winners receive ₹2,00,000
– AIT category has no cash prize
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9. Which AI platform was launched by the central government to strengthen citizen feedback in the Public Distribution System (PDS)?
a. HANA
b. KHANA
c. ASHA
d. None of these
Answer: c. ASHA (Anna Sahayata Holistic AI Solution)
– Launched on 18 November 2025 by the Ministry of Food & Public Distribution.
– An AI-based platform enabling beneficiaries to give feedback on ration distribution in their preferred language through AI-enabled calls.
– The platform costs only ₹5 lakh—much lower than running a call centre.
– ASHA helps beneficiaries confirm whether they received their full entitlement.
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10. Who was awarded the Indira Gandhi Peace Prize 2024?
a. Donald Trump
b. Daniel
c. Giorgia Meloni
d. Michelle Bachelet
Answer: d. Michelle Bachelet (Former President of Chile)
– Award presented on 19 November 2025, on Indira Gandhi’s birth anniversary.
– Awarded for her outstanding contributions to peace, disarmament and development.
– Known for promoting human rights, gender equality, and democracy.
– Announced by a jury constituted by the Indira Gandhi Memorial Trust.
– Presented by Sonia Gandhi at Jawahar Bhawan, New Delhi.
– Prize includes ₹1 crore, a citation and a memento.
About Michelle Bachelet
– First and only female President of Chile (2006–10, 2014–18).
– Former UN Women head and UN High Commissioner for Human Rights.
Chile
– Capital: Santiago
– President: Gabriel Boric
– Currency: Chilean Peso
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11. When is World Fisheries Day celebrated?
a. 20 November
b. 21 November
c. 22 November
d. 23 November
Answer: b. 21 November
– The first World Fisheries Day was celebrated on 21 November 2015.
– On this day, the International Fishermen’s Organization was inaugurated in New Delhi.
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