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Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2025 19 November

Q1. Recently, a Caribbean nation made global headlines by becoming the smallest country in history to qualify for the FIFA World Cup. The qualification was sealed after a draw against Jamaica in Kingston. Which nation achieved this historic milestone?

(a)Barbados

(b)Curaçao

(c)Belize

(d)Trinidad & Tobago

(e)Saint Kitts and Nevis

Answer: b

Solution:

• Curaçao, the Caribbean island nation, has created sporting history by becoming the smallest country ever to qualify for the FIFA World Cup 2026.
• The island, home to just around 1.56 lakh people, secured its place after earning a decisive draw against Jamaica in Kingston, finishing one point ahead of Jamaica in the standings.
• With this achievement, Curaçao surpasses Iceland—which qualified for the 2018 World Cup with a population of about 350,000—to become the smallest nation ever to reach football’s biggest stage.
• This milestone comes during the first 48-team edition of the FIFA World Cup, enabling broader global participation.

Q2. Recently, an IFS officer currently serving in the Ministry of External Affairs was appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Islamic Republic of Mauritania. Who is he?

(a)Rahul Shrivastava

(b)Muktesh Pardeshi

(c)Manpreet Vohra

(d)Ajay Bisaria

(e)Neeraj Agrawal

Answer: e

Solution:

• Neeraj Agrawal (YOA: 2009), who is currently serving in the Ministry of External Affairs, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Islamic Republic of Mauritania.

Q3.  Saalumarada Thimmakka, who was honored as the “Tree Woman of India”, recently passed away at the age of 114. She is particularly remembered for planting 385 banyan trees along a 5 km stretch in Karnataka. In which year was she awarded the Padma Shri for her outstanding contribution to environmental conservation and social work?

(a)2015

(b)2017

(c)2019

(d)2021

(e)2023

Answer: c

Solution:

Padma Shri awardee Saalumarada Thimmakka, celebrated nationwide as the “Tree Woman of India”, has passed away at the age of 114 in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Born on 30 June 1911 in Gubbi Taluk of Tumakuru district, she became an enduring symbol of environmental stewardship and green activism.

Fondly known as “Vriksha Mata” and “Mother of Trees”, she earned the name “Saalumarada”—which translates to “row of trees”—after planting 385 banyan trees along a 5 km stretch between Hulikal and Kudur in Ramanagara district. Over the decades, Thimmakka and her husband nurtured more than 8,000 trees along highways across Karnataka, transforming barren stretches into thriving green belts.

Her remarkable contribution to the environment earned her numerous honours, including:

• National Citizen’s Award (1995)
• Indira Priyadarshini Vrikshamitra Award (1997)
• Karnataka Kalpavalli Award (2000)
• Godfrey Phillips Bravery Award (2006)
• Nadoja Award (2010)

In recognition of her global impact, a U.S.-based environmental organisation established Thimmakka’s Resources for Environmental Education (TREE) in her name.

She was conferred the Padma Shri in 2019 for her outstanding service in the field of Social Work, cementing her legacy as one of India’s most inspiring environmental champions.

Q4. The newly launched “YUVA AI for ALL” course aims to introduce Artificial Intelligence concepts to learners through a short, 4.5-hour self-paced module. Which ministry is responsible for launching this programme under the IndiaAI Mission?

(a)Ministry of Education

(b)Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship

(c)Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology

(d)Ministry of Science and Technology

(e)NITI Aayog

Answer: c

Solution:

• The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has rolled out ‘YUVA AI for ALL’, a pioneering, free-of-cost online course aimed at introducing Artificial Intelligence (AI) to people across India, with a special focus on empowering the youth. The initiative has been launched under the IndiaAI Mission.
• This 4.5-hour, self-paced programme is designed for students, working professionals, and anyone interested in understanding AI. The course explains fundamental concepts in a simple and practical way, using relatable Indian examples to make AI learning engaging and accessible.
• The course is available free of charge on platforms such as FutureSkills Prime, iGOT Karmayogi, and several other leading ed-tech portals. Upon successful completion, learners will receive an official Government of India certificate.

Q5. Consider the following statements about NGRA 2025:

1.The Best Artificial Insemination Technician (AIT) category includes cash prizes for all ranks.

2.NGRA has been awarded annually since 2021.

3.Aravind Yashavant Patil won the first prize in the Best Dairy Farmer (Non-NER) category.

4.Meenan Gadi Ksheerolpadaka Sahakarana Sangham Ltd from Kerala secured the first prize in the Best Dairy Cooperative (Non-NER) category.

Which of the above statements are correct?

(a)1, 2 and 3

(b)2, 3 and 4

(c)1, 3 and 4

(d)1 and 2 only

(e)3 and 4 only

Answer: b

Solution:

• The Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying announced the winners of the National Gopal Ratna Awards (NGRA) 2025, considered one of India’s highest honours in the livestock and dairy sector.
• The awards will be presented on 26 November 2025, during National Milk Day celebrations.
• The awards will be conferred by Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh (Lalan Singh), with MoS S. P. Singh Baghel and George Kurian attending the ceremony.

Award Categories & Winners:

1. Best Dairy Farmer (Indigenous Cattle/Buffalo Breeds):

Non-North Eastern Region (NER):

• 1st: Aravind Yashavant Patil (Maharashtra) Hence statement 3 is correct.
• 2nd: Dr. Kankanala Krishna Reddy (Telangana)
• 3rd: Harshit Jhuria (Rajasthan)
• 3rd: Kumari Shraddha Satyawan Dhavan (Maharashtra)

NER/Himalayan Region:

• Vijay Lata (Himachal Pradesh)
• Pradeep Pangariya (Uttarakhand)

2. Best Dairy Cooperative Society/Milk Producer Company/Dairy FPO

Non-NER:

• 1st: Meenan Gadi Ksheerolpadaka Sahakarana Sangham Ltd (Kerala) Hence statement 4 is correct.
• 2nd: Kunnamkattupathy Ksheerolpadaka Sahakarana Samgham (Kerala)
• 2nd: Ghinoi Dugdh Utpadak Sahkari Samiti (Rajasthan)
• 3rd: Sendurai Milk Producers Cooperative Society Ltd (Tamil Nadu)

NER/Himalayan Region: Kulha Duud Udpadhak Sahkari Samiti (Uttarakhand)

3. Best Artificial Insemination Technician (AIT)

Non-NER:

• 1st: Dillip Kumar Pradhan (Odisha)
• 2nd: Vikas Kumar (Rajasthan)
• 3rd: Anuradha Chakali (Andhra Pradesh)

NER/Himalayan Region: Deluwar Hasan (Assam)

Prize Details

• Best Dairy Farmer & Best Dairy Cooperative/FPO:
  • 1st: ₹5 lakh
  • 2nd: ₹3 lakh
  • 3rd: ₹2 lakh
  • Special NER/Himalayan: ₹2 lakh
• Best AIT category: Certificate + memento (no cash prize). Hence statement 1 is incorrect.

About NGRA

• Instituted under Rashtriya Gokul Mission (2014).
• Aims to promote conservation of indigenous bovine breeds.
• Award given annually since 2021. Hence statement 2 is correct.

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