This is the current affairs of 28 & 29 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. What was India’s real GDP growth rate in the second quarter (July–September 2025) of the financial year 2025–26?
a. 8.2%
b. 7.8%
c. 7.4%
d. 6.4%
Answer: a. 8.2%
– In the second quarter (July–September 2025) of FY 2025–26, India’s real GDP growth increased to 8.2%.
– In the first quarter (April–June), the GDP growth rate was 7.8%.
– Overall, the growth rate for the first half of this financial year (April–September 2025) stood at 8%.
– The GDP growth rate will be considered as 8.0%.
– Note: In the same quarter a year earlier (Q2 FY26), it was 5.6%.
Two types of GDP
– GDP is of two types: Real GDP and Nominal GDP.
– Real GDP is calculated at the value of goods and services using the base year (currently 2011–12) or stable prices.
– Nominal GDP is calculated at current prices.
– In the second quarter (July–September 2025) of FY 2025–26, the nominal GDP growth rate was 8.7%.
Better-than-expected figures
– GDP figures have exceeded expectations. Strong manufacturing and services sectors—especially financial, real estate, and professional services—contributed to this.
– Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that this data reflects the impact of India’s growth-oriented policies and reforms.
Who released the GDP growth rate data?
– The National Statistical Office (NSO) released the provisional GDP data on 28 November 2025.
What is GDP?
– Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is one of the most common indicators used to track an economy’s health.
– GDP is the total value of all goods and services produced in a country in one year or one quarter.
– It is the biggest measure of a country’s economic development.
– Higher GDP means the economy is growing and creating more jobs.
– Lower GDP means economic decline and rising unemployment.
– The current base year for GDP is 2011–12. The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) is working on an update. A new GDP and CPI series is expected to be released in early or mid-2026.
How GDP is calculated:
GDP = C + I + G + (X – M)
C = Consumer Expenditure
I = Industrial Investment
G = Government Expenditure
X = Export
M = Import
People spent more, so GDP increased
– About 60% of GDP is private consumption by common people like us.
– In the last quarter (July–September 2025), this spending growth increased from 6.4% to 7.9%.
– Last year, people were spending cautiously, but this time spending increased significantly—boosting this 60% engine.
– Apart from consumption, strong performance in the manufacturing sector also increased growth. Manufacturing grew 9.1% in the second quarter, compared to just 2.2% in the same period last year.
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2. Which of the following grades did the International Monetary Fund (IMF) give to India’s GDP and national accounts data?
a. A
b. B
c. C
d. D
Answer: c. C
– In November 2025, the IMF gave India’s national accounts statistics—including GDP and Gross Value Added (GVA)—a ‘C’ grade.
– This assessment is part of the IMF’s annual Article IV Consultation, crucial for economic monitoring and policymaking.
IMF evaluates data quality in four categories:
A: No shortcomings; fully reliable
B: Minor shortcomings; adequate for monitoring
C: Some significant shortcomings affecting monitoring
D: Severe shortcomings, limiting data usability
India’s grade:
– National accounts (including GDP and GVA): C
– CPI inflation: B
– Government finances, external sector, monetary & financial statistics, cross-sector consistency: B
– Overall grade: B
Why did IMF give a ‘C’ grade?
– Old base year: The 2011–12 base year no longer reflects the current economy, leading to underestimation of the informal sector. MoSPI is working on updating it; the new series is expected in early/mid-2026.
– Inflation adjustment: WPI is used due to the absence of a Producer Price Index (PPI), affecting real GDP estimates.
– Discrepancies between production & expenditure approaches: Large gaps due to inadequate expenditure data and poor reporting in the informal sector.
– Lack of seasonal adjustment: Quarterly data do not account for seasonal fluctuations.
– Granularity issues: Limited detailed breakdown of Gross Fixed Capital Formation (GFCF) by institutional sectors; quarterly estimates lack detail.
Impact of the IMF report:
– Policy impact: Shortcomings affect monitoring and economic analysis, increasing uncertainty for monetary policy and investment decisions.
– Global image: Lower grade may affect India’s credibility for foreign investors.
– Positive side: Updated data will better represent the informal sector and spending patterns.
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3. Who inaugurated the Haryana Pavilion at the International Gita Mahotsav in November 2025?
a. Prime Minister Narendra Modi
b. President Droupadi Murmu
c. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
d. Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini
Answer: c. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
– On 24 November, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the Haryana Pavilion at the International Gita Mahotsav.
– Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the ‘Maha Aarti’ in Kurukshetra on 25 November.
Festival dates
– The festival is being held from 15 November to 5 December 2025 in Kurukshetra.
– With the support of the Ministry of External Affairs, Gita Mahotsav is being celebrated in 50 countries.
– Madhya Pradesh is the partner state this year.
About Kurukshetra
– Kurukshetra is a city in Haryana’s Kurukshetra district.
– It is known as “Dharmakshetra” and “The Land of the Bhagavad Gita.”
– The Mahabharata war took place here.
About International Gita Mahotsav
– The Kurukshetra Development Board began celebrating Gita Jayanti in 1989.
– Later, the Haryana government expanded it into an international-level festival.
– Since 2016, it is celebrated as the International Gita Mahotsav to spread the message of the Bhagavad Gita worldwide.
– Its main objective is to promote peace, harmony, humanity, and brotherhood globally.
Haryana
– Capital – Chandigarh
– CM – Nayab Singh Saini
– Governor – Bandaru Dattatreya
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4. Who won the Best Actor award at the 53rd International Emmy Awards 2025?
a. Oriol Pla
b. Diljit Dosanjh
c. Robert De Niro
d. Brad Pitt
Answer: a. Oriol Pla
He won the award for his role in the series “Yo, Adicto (I, Addict).”
– It is a six-episode Disney+ series based on a true story from Javier Giner’s book.
– The series tells the story of Giner’s journey to overcome addiction. A man in his 30s voluntarily enters a detox center in Barcelona to escape drug, alcohol, and sex addiction, beginning his journey of self-discovery and transformation.
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5. Which country won the most trophies at the 53rd International Emmy Awards 2025?
a. Argentina
b. Denmark
c. India
d. Britain
Answer: d. Britain (won the highest number of trophies in seven categories)
– Winners were announced on 24 November 2025 by the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.
Awards won by the United Kingdom:
– Best Comedy – Ludwig
– Best Current Affairs – Dispatch: Kill Zone: Inside Gaza
– Best Documentary – Hell Jumper
– Best Drama Series – Rivals
– Best Kids Live-Action Show – Fallen Movie
– Best TV Movie/Mini-Series – Lost Boys and Fairies
– Best Actress – Anna Maxwell Martin for Until I Kill You
Other winners:
– Best Actor – Oriol Pla, Yo, Adicto (I, Addict)
– Telenovela – Deha (The Good and the Bad)
– Kids: Animation – Bluey
– Non-Scripted Entertainment – Shaolin Heroes
– News – Gaza: Search for Life
– Sports Documentary – It’s All Over: The Kiss That Changed Spanish Football
– Short-Form Series – La Mediatrice (The Mediator)
– Arts Programming – Ryuichi Sakamoto: Last Days
Most nominations:
– Announced on 25 September 2025.
– British drama Ludwig and Indian film Amar Singh Chamkila received the highest nominations (two each).
– 64 nominees across 16 categories from 26 countries.
About the International Emmy Awards:
– Recognize excellence in TV programs produced outside the U.S.
– Presented annually since 1973 by the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.
– The 53rd edition was held in New York in November.
Types of Emmy Awards:
– Primetime Emmy Awards: American shows aired during primetime.
– International Emmy Awards: Non-U.S. shows.
– Daytime Emmy Awards: American daytime shows.
– Regional Emmy Awards: State or regional programming.
Who presents the Emmy Awards?
– Television Academy (Primetime Emmys)
– National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (Daytime, Sports, News & Docs)
– International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (International Emmys)
Note: First Indian host of the International Emmy Awards – Comedian Vir Das (2024 ceremony)
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6. Which neighbouring country printed its map on the ₹100 note, including Indian territories of Lipulekh, Limpiyadhura and Kalapani?
a. China
b. Nepal
c. Pakistan
d. Myanmar
Answer: b. Nepal
– On 26 November 2025, Nepal’s central bank issued new ₹100 notes with such a map.
– The map shows India’s Kalapani, Lipulekh, and Limpiyadhura regions as part of Nepal.
– India termed it an “artificial enlargement” and lodged its protest.
– The issuance date on the banknote is mentioned as 2081 BS, corresponding to 2024.
– On 18 June 2020, Nepal amended its Constitution to include Lipulekh, Kalapani, and Limpiyadhura in its political map, citing the Treaty of Sugauli.
Lipulekh, Kalapani and Limpiyadhura
– These three regions are part of the Pithoragarh district of the Indian state of Uttarakhand.
– This area is extremely strategic because of China.
– India is at a higher altitude here and China is lower. In case of a war, India can have an advantage over China from this location.
What is Nepal’s map dispute?
– According to the Treaty of Sugauli (1816) signed between the British and the King of Nepal, the Mahakali River is the international border between India and Nepal.
– But like many other rivers, it has multiple streams that come together to form the main river, and this is also true for the Mahakali River.
– India believes that the stream of the Mahakali River flowing near Lipulekh is the actual border.
– But Nepal claims that the stream originating from Limpiyadhura is the real boundary between India and Nepal.
– This dispute resurfaced in November 2019 when India published a revised political map after creating the new Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh.
– Later in 2020, then-Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli — considered pro-China — made it a political issue. Parliament then passed a new map.
– Meaning, before 2020, Nepal itself showed these three regions (Lipulekh, Limpiyadhura, Kalapani) as part of India in its own maps.
– This area is around 400 square kilometers. India has actual control over it.
Rise of nationalism in Nepal
– Just as “Akhanda Bharat” is discussed in India and excites some groups and youth,
– Similarly, political parties in Nepal talk about “Greater Nepal.”
– They believe that the whole of Uttarakhand, parts of Himachal Pradesh, and even Sikkim belong to them.
– That is why, when the new map was passed in 2020, people in Nepal celebrated Diwali, believing they had achieved the “first step” of victory.
– China’s role in this entire matter is highly suspicious.
India’s objection
– India’s Ministry of External Affairs has said that this is a “unilateral step” and it “changes no reality on the ground.”
– India said that during the past year of ongoing dispute, it had already warned Nepal that “artificial enlargement of claims” would not be accepted.
– MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that discussions between India and Nepal on boundary and mapping issues are ongoing.
– He also said that, according to India, Nepal’s claims are neither correct nor based on historical facts.
Nepal (Basic Facts)
– Capital: Kathmandu
– Prime Minister: Sushila Karki
– President: Ram Chandra Paudel
– Population: 29.6 million (2025)
– Currency: Nepalese Rupee
– Language: Nepali
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7. The statue of which great man was unveiled at UNESCO Headquarters (Paris) on Constitution Day (26 November)?
a. Mahatma Gandhi
b. Bhagat Singh
c. B.R. Ambedkar
d. Rabindranath Tagore
Answer: c. B.R. Ambedkar
– On Constitution Day, the Permanent Delegation of India to UNESCO unveiled the statue of Bharat Ratna Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.
– The bronze statue, created by artist Naresh Kumawat, was unveiled by India’s Permanent Representative Vishal V. Sharma in the presence of UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay and senior diplomats.
– India’s Prime Minister called it a “matter of great pride.”
Countries where Ambedkar’s statues exist
– India, United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Hungary, Japan, Australia, South Africa, Vietnam, Thailand, Mauritius, Azerbaijan, France, etc.
About UNESCO
– United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is a specialized agency of the UN aimed at promoting world peace and security through international cooperation in education, arts, science and culture.
– It has 194 member states and 12 associate members.
– Founded: 16 November 1945
– Headquarters: Paris, France
– Director-General: Audrey Azoulay
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8. Famous Bharatanatyam dancer Kumari Kamala passed away on 23 November 2025. Which major national award did she receive?
a. Bharat Ratna
b. Padma Shri
c. Padma Vibhushan
d. Padma Bhushan
Answer: d. Padma Bhushan (in 1970)
– Famous Bharatanatyam dancer Kumari Kamala passed away at the age of 91 in California, USA.
– She rose from a child prodigy to a world-renowned artist and teacher.
– She was a disciple of the legendary guru Vazhuvoor Ramaiah Pillai.
– She began dancing at a very young age and was popularly known as “Baby Kamala.”
– She performed at prestigious platforms in India and abroad — especially during Nehru-era cultural tours as India’s cultural ambassador.
– She received the Padma Bhushan in 1970.
– She also received the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1968.
– She was also honoured with the US National Heritage Fellowship for promoting Indian dance in America.
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9. When is Red Planet Day celebrated?
a. 27 November
b. 28 November
c. 29 November
d. 30 November
Answer: b. 28 November
– On 28 November 1964, NASA launched the Mariner 4 mission.
– Mariner 4 sent important scientific data and the first close-up images of Mars.
Size and Distance
– Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun and the second smallest planet in the Solar System.
– Its size is roughly half of Earth.
– Mars’ axial tilt is 25 degrees, similar to Earth’s 23.4 degrees.
– Mars appears red due to oxidation (rusting) of iron-rich rocks and Martian dust.
– It has the largest volcano in the solar system — Olympus Mons.
– It has two small moons — Phobos and Deimos.
India’s Mars Mission
– ISRO launched Mangalyaan in 2013.
– It entered Mars’ orbit on 23 September 2014 after a 300-day journey.
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10. Name the first Indian rum to win the title of ‘Rum Brand of the Year’ at The Spirits Business Awards 2025.
a. Camikara
b. Old Monk
c. McDowell’s Celebration
d. Bacardi
Answer: a. Camikara
– Camikara became the first Indian rum to win the ‘Rum Brand of the Year’ title at The Spirits Business Awards 2025, held in London.
– The announcement was made on 27 November 2025.
– It outperformed established rum producers from the Caribbean and Latin America.
– Manufactured by Piccadilly Agro Industries Ltd., Camikara is described as India’s first pure cane juice rum.
– It is distilled from fresh sugarcane juice and aged in American oak barrels in North India’s climate.
– It is available in three variants—3-year, 8-year, and 12-year.
– The company emphasises that no colour, flavour, or sugar is added during production.
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11. When is International Human Solidarity Day celebrated?
a. 26 November
b. 27 November
c. 28 November
d. 29 November
Answer: d. 29 November
– It is observed as the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People.
– It was established in 1977.
– The UN General Assembly observes it every year on 29 November.
– On this day, the UN General Assembly passed the resolution to partition Palestine into an Arab state and a Jewish state.
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