Complete current affairs for 21 November 2025 covering Nitish Kumar’s 10th oath as Bihar CM, Venu Srinivasan’s CII Quality Ratna Award, Curacao qualifying for FIFA World Cup 2026, Roger Federer’s Hall of Fame induction, US–Saudi Major Non-NATO Ally status, new Indian consulates in Russia, leopard birth control programme and Indira Gandhi Prize 2024.
Nitish Kumar Sworn in as Bihar Chief Minister for 10th Time
Nitish Kumar has taken oath as the Chief Minister of Bihar for the 10th time.
Oath administered by: Bihar Governor Arif Mohammad Khan
Deputy Chief Ministers:
Samrat Chaudhary
Vijay Kumar Sinha
A total of 26 ministers took oath:
14 from BJP quota
8 from JD(U)
2 from LJP (Ram Vilas)
1 from HAM (Hindustani Awam Morcha)
1 from Kushwaha’s party
Bihar Assembly Election 2025 Result
NDA alliance (BJP + JD(U) + allies): 202 seats
Mahagathbandhan (RJD + Congress + Left parties): 35 seats
Bihar – Quick Facts (Static GK)
Formation: 22 March 1912
Capital: Patna
Chief Minister: Nitish Kumar
Governor: Arif Mohammad Khan
Vidhan Sabha (Assembly): 243 seats
Vidhan Parishad (Legislative Council): 75 seats
Rajya Sabha seats: 16
Lok Sabha seats: 40
Venu Srinivasan Receives CII Quality Ratna Award 2025
Venu Srinivasan, Chairman Emeritus of TVS Motor Company, has been awarded the CII Quality Ratna Award 2025.
Awarded at the 33rd CII Excellence Summit in Kolkata.
The CII Quality Ratna Award honours quality leadership and innovation in industry.
It is presented by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).
Important Awards 2025 – Quick List
Manika Vishwakarma – Miss Universe India 2025
Gitanjali Shree – PEN Translate Award
Varsha Deshpande – United Nations Population Award
PM Narendra Modi – Order of the Star (Ghana)
Banu Mushtaq – International Booker Prize
Kumar Mangalam Birla – Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Award 2025
Nikhil Singhal – Uttar Pradesh Anmol Ratna Award
Manoj Sinha – Maharaja Hari Singh Award
Urvashi Sinha – Gates–Cambridge Impact Prize 2025
Curacao Qualifies for FIFA World Cup 2026
Curacao has created history by qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Curacao is now the smallest country by population ever to qualify for a FIFA World Cup.
Population: Around 1.56 lakh (156,000)
Region: Caribbean island country
FIFA World Cup 2026 – Key Facts
Edition: 23rd FIFA World Cup
Host countries:
United States of America (USA)
Canada
Mexico
Tournament dates: 11 June – 19 July 2026
Number of teams: 48 (increased from 32 to 48 for the first time)
Total matches: 104
Group format: 12 groups, each with 4 teams
Host cities: 16 total
11 in USA
2 in Canada
3 in Mexico
FIFA 2026 Mascots
USA mascot: “Clutch”, a bold eagle
Canada mascot: “Maple”, a moose
Mexico mascot: “Zayu”, a jaguar
Roger Federer to Enter International Tennis Hall of Fame in 2026
Legendary Swiss tennis player Roger Federer will be inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 2026.
He is regarded as one of the greatest tennis players of all time.
Grand Slam Titles: 20
Olympic Gold: Men’s doubles, Beijing 2008 Olympics
Induction recognises his illustrious career and contribution to global tennis.
First Leopard Birth Control Programme Approved in India
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has approved Maharashtra’s Leopard Birth Control Programme.
This is India’s first programme aimed at reducing human–leopard conflict through birth control.
Pilot area: Junnar region, Pune district, Maharashtra
Leopards will be fitted with radio collars to monitor:
Their movement
Their health status
US Declares Saudi Arabia a Major Non-NATO Ally (MNNA)
The United States has declared Saudi Arabia a “Major Non-NATO Ally” (MNNA).
This status will strengthen defence and strategic cooperation between the two countries.
Announcement was made at a formal dinner in Washington, D.C.
Present on the occasion:
US President Donald Trump
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
Saudi Arabia becomes the 20th country to receive MNNA status.
Areas of enhanced cooperation:
Defence
Nuclear energy
Artificial Intelligence
Mineral resources
NATO – Quick Revision Points
Full form: North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Type: Military alliance
Founded: 1949
Headquarters: Brussels, Belgium
Members: 32 countries
Core principle: Collective security
Article 5: An attack on one member is considered an attack on all.
Current Secretary General: Mark Rutte
Objective: Protect the independence and security of member states.
India Opens Two New Consulate Generals in Russia
India has opened two new Consulate Generals in Russia.
New consulates located in:
Yekaterinburg
Kazan
Inaugurated by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on 18 November 2025.
What is a Consulate General?
A Consulate General is a smaller but important diplomatic office compared to an embassy.
It is primarily set up to:
Assist citizens of that country living or travelling abroad
Facilitate visas, trade, cultural and consular services
Significance of New Consulates
Will strengthen India–Russia relations in:
Trade
Tourism
Science & technology
Culture
Will provide better services and support to the Indian community in those regions.
Michelle Bachelet Receives 2024 Indira Gandhi Prize
Michelle Bachelet, former President of Chile and former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, has been conferred the 2024 Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development in New Delhi.
Awarded for her:
Efforts to protect human rights
Promotion of global peace
Work for women’s rights, democracy and social justice
About the Indira Gandhi Prize
Full Name: Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development
Established: 1986
Awarding body: Indira Gandhi Memorial Trust
Nature of Award:
₹25 lakh cash prize
Citation
Given annually to individuals or organisations that contribute to:
International peace
Development
Welfare of humanity
Instituted in memory of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
Objective: To stress the use of scientific discoveries and development for the benefit of humanity.