Current Affairs – 20/11/2025
- Who has won the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace , Disarmament and Development for the year 2024 ?
Ans : The former President of Chile , Ms. Michelle Bachelet - External Affairs Minister Mr. S Jaishankar on Wednesday inaugurated two new Consulates In Russia . Where are these two new consulates ?
Ans : Yekaterinburg and Kazan - What is the application programming interface (API) rolled out by the IRDAI to enhance insurance penetration in rural markets ?
Ans : Bima Gram - The US has designated which country as a Major Non NATO ally ?
Ans : Saudi Arabia - Who is the first man to win 20 Grand Slams in Tennis ?
Ans : Roger Federer is the first man to win 20 Grand Slams and he is being included in the International Tennis Hall of Fame (ITHF) - Which is the smallest nation by population to qualify for the FIFA world cup 2026 ?
Ans : Curacao - What is PMJJBY ?
Ans : Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) . It was Launched in 2015 to provide affordable life insurance to low-income groups. ₹2 lakh cover is provided for an annual premium of just ₹436. The Eligibility is for people from Age 18–50 with a savings account and the insurance coverage is till age 55.l Easy enrollment with no medical examination and the enrollment is available at banks, post offices, or online. Impact: 23+ crore enrolled; 9 lakh families received claims. Major beneficiaries: 53% women and 74% from rural areas. - What is PMSBY ?
Ans : PMSBY, or Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana, is a government-backed, one-year accidental death and disability insurance scheme for account holders aged 18–70. The premium is ₹20 per year, automatically deducted from a savings account. Benefits include ₹2 lakh for accidental death or total disability and ₹1 lakh for partial disability.
