Current Affairs
1. Sandeep Pradhan Appointed as Whole-Time Member of SEBI
The Government of India has made a significant appointment to the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), appointing senior Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer Sandip Pradhan as a whole-time member. This appointment has been made under the SEBI Act, 1992. According to a notification issued by the Ministry of Finance on November 19, 2025, his tenure will be for three years or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
2. UAE to become the world's third-largest humanitarian donor in 2025
According to the latest report by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA), the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is projected to become the world's third-largest humanitarian aid provider in 2025. This report is based on the UN's Financial Tracking Service (FTS), which records humanitarian aid provided globally.
3. India's Foreign Exchange Reserves Reach All-Time High
4. Amit Agarwal appointed as the new Telecom Secretary in a bureaucratic reshuffle
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) of the Government of India has appointed Amit Agarwal as the new Telecom Secretary in a major administrative reshuffle effective November 21, 2025. He will replace Neeraj Mittal, who has been appointed as the new Secretary of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG).
5. Larry Page becomes the world's third-richest person, surpassing Jeff Bezos
Google co-founder and Alphabet Inc.'s majority shareholder, Larry Page, has surpassed Amazon founder Jeff Bezos to become the world's third-richest person. This achievement follows Alphabet's announcement of the Gemini 3 AI model and the company's strong quarterly financial performance.
6. Moody's forecasts India's growth to be 7% in 2025 and slow to 6.4% in 2026
Global rating agency Moody's Investors Service has presented a strong economic outlook for India in its latest economic forecast. According to the agency, India's real gross domestic product (GDP) growth is expected to remain an impressive 7% in 2025, although it may slow slightly to 6.4% in 2026
7. Government to Release New Series of National
Accounts for GDP 2026 The Government of India has taken a significant step to enhance the accuracy and relevance of the country's economic statistics. The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has announced that a new series of National Accounts will be released on February 27, 2026, with a base year of 2022–23.
8. International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
The International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women is observed annually worldwide on November 25th. The main objective of this day is to raise public awareness and inspire collective action to eliminate all forms of physical, psychological, sexual, economic, and social violence against women and girls.
Quiz
1. Under which Act has Sandip Pradhan been appointed?
A - Indian Securities Act, 1990
B - SEBI Act, 1992
C - Indian Finance Act, 1995
D - Economic Regulation Act, 2000
The Government of India has appointed senior Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer Sandip Pradhan as a whole-time member of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). This appointment has been made under the SEBI Act, 1992, and his tenure will be for three years or until further orders. Previously, he served as Director General of Income Tax (Investigation), Pune.
2. The UNOCHA report is based on which platform?
A - UNDP Development Index
B - Humanitarian Aid Forum
C - United Nations Financial Tracking Service (FTS)
D - Global Relief Index
According to the latest report by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA), the United Arab Emirates (UAE) became the world's third-largest humanitarian aid provider in 2025. The report is based on the United Nations Financial Tracking Service (FTS), which shows that the UAE provided US$1.46 billion in aid, accounting for 7.2% of global humanitarian aid.
3. What was India's total foreign exchange reserves on November 14, 2025?
A - $685.2 billion
B - $692.57 billion
C - $701.3 billion
D - $675.8 billion
According to the latest data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), India's foreign exchange reserves reached a record high in the week ended November 14, 2025. The country's total reserves increased by $5.54 billion to $692.57 billion, an all-time high. This increase indicates economic recovery and financial stability after the previous week's decline.
4. Who has been appointed as India's new Telecom Secretary?
A - Neeraj Mittal
B - Amit Agarwal
C - Manoj Joshi
D - Sunil Paliwal
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) of the Government of India announced a major administrative reshuffle on November 21, 2025, appointing Amit Agarwal as the new Telecom Secretary. He will replace Neeraj Mittal, who has been appointed Secretary of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG).
5. Who will become the world's third richest person in 2025?
A - Jeff Bezos
B - Larry Page
C - Larry Ellison
D - Sergey Brin
Google co-founder and Alphabet Inc.'s major shareholder, Larry Page, has overtaken Amazon founder Jeff Bezos to become the world's third richest person. This jump came after Alphabet's launch of the Gemini 3 AI model and the company's impressive quarterly results.
6. According to the latest forecast from Moody's Investors Service, what is India's expected real GDP growth rate in 2025?
A - 6.0%
B - 6.4%
C - 7%
D - 7.5%
Global rating agency Moody's Investors Service has expressed a strong economic outlook for India, projecting real GDP growth of 7% in 2025 and 6.4% in 2026. With these projections, India will remain the world's fastest-growing major economy for the next two years. Moody's positive assessment is primarily based on strong domestic demand (private consumption).
7. When will the new series of national accounts be released?
A - April 1, 2023
B - February 27, 2026
C - February 27, 2025
D - March 27, 2026
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), Government of India, has announced the release of a new series of national accounts on February 27, 2026, with the base year being 2022–23. This decision has been taken to make economic statistics such as GDP and GVA more accurate in line with the current structure of the economy.
8. On which date is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women observed annually?
A - September 5
B - December 8
C - January 13
D - November 25
The International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women is observed worldwide on November 25th every year. Its purpose is to raise public awareness for the elimination of all forms of violence (physical, mental, sexual, economic, and social) against women and girls. The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) officially recognized it in 1999.
One Liner
1. Who has been appointed as a full-time member of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for a term of three years? - Sandip Pradhan.
2. What is India's real GDP growth rate projected by global rating agency Moody's
Investors Service in 2025? - 7%.
3. Due to the rise in Alphabet Inc. shares, Larry Page overtook whom to become the world's third-richest person? - Jeff Bezos.
4. In the week ending November 14, 2025, India's foreign exchange reserves reached a record high of $5.54 billion? - $692.57 billion.
5. Prior to his appointment to SEBI, what position did Sandip Pradhan hold? - Director
General of Income Tax (Investigation), Pune (DG – Investigation).
6. Who has been appointed as India's new Telecom Secretary as part of an administrative reshuffle? - Amit Agarwal.
7. According to the United Nations' UNOCHA report, which country has become the world's third-largest humanitarian aid provider in 2025? - United Arab Emirates (UAE).
8. With what base year will the Indian government release the new series of national accounts? - 2022–23.
9. Which component contributed the most to the record increase in India's foreign exchange reserves? - Gold Reserves.
10. On which date is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women observed every year? - November 25.
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