National Affairs
1. At which summit did PM Narendra Modi announce six global initiatives for sustainable development and humanitarian cooperation?
A. G7 Summit
B. BRICS Summit
C. G20 Summit, Johannesburg
D. SCO Summit
Answer: C. G20 Summit, Johannesburg
📌 Explanation: During the G20 Leaders’ Summit held in Johannesburg, South Africa , PM Modi announced six major global initiatives aimed at sustainable development & global resilience.
2. India reaffirmed climate justice and equity at COP30 held in which country?
A. India
B. Brazil
C. Germany
D. UAE
Answer: B. Brazil
📌 Explanation: COP30 (Nov 10–21, 2025) was held in Belém, Brazil , where India highlighted sovereignty-based climate cooperation.
3. S&P Global retained India’s GDP growth forecast for FY26 at:
A. 5.8%
B. 6.5%
C. 7.1%
D. 6.9%
Answer: B. 6.5%
📌 Explanation: The projection was published in the report "Economic Outlook Asia-Pacific Q1 2026" .
4. According to RBI’s Nov 2025 Bulletin, India’s economic momentum increased due to:
A. Rise in crude prices
B. Rupee appreciation
C. Festive demand + GST rate cuts
D. Monsoon rainfall improvement
Answer: C. Festive demand + GST rate cuts
📌 Explanation: Festive spending & GST cuts boosted consumption in October 2025.
5. Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill 2025 proposes bringing which UT under Article 240?
A. Puducherry
B. Chandigarh
C. Delhi
D. Ladakh
Answer: B. Chandigarh
📌 Explanation: The bill marks a major shift in the administrative governance of Chandigarh .
6. Indian Railways achieved a milestone by crossing how many tonnes of freight loading in FY 2025–26?
A. 850 MT
B. 950 MT
C. 1,020 MT
D. 1,200 MT
Answer: C. 1,020 MT
📌 Explanation: Freight loading crossed 1 billion tonnes (1,020 MT) as of November 19, 2025.
7. Kashi Tamil Sangamam (KTS 4.0) will be held from:
A. 15–22 Dec 2025
B. 2–10 Dec 2025
C. 1–7 Jan 2026
D. 22–28 Nov 2025
Answer: B. 2–10 Dec 2025
📌 Explanation: The 4th edition aims to deepen cultural ties between Tamil Nadu and Kashi.
8. Which UT will hold its first-ever limestone block auction?
A. Ladakh
B. Puducherry
C. Jammu & Kashmir
D. Andaman & Nicobar
Answer: C. Jammu & Kashmir
📌 Explanation: The auction will be held at Convention Centre, Canal Road, Jammu.
Defence & Strategic
9. BEL signed a JV with which country’s defence firm for HAMMER weapon production?
A. USA
B. Russia
C. France
D. UK
Answer: C. France
📌 Explanation: BEL + Safran Electronics & Defence (France) will indigenously manufacture HAMMER.
10. The 13th Joint Military Cooperation Committee meeting between India and Oman was held in:
A. Muscat
B. Mumbai
C. Abu Dhabi
D. New Delhi
Answer: D. New Delhi
📌 Explanation: It aimed at strengthening defence collaboration.
11. OmanSat-1 will be developed by SCT Oman along with:
A. ISRO
B. Airbus Defence & Space
C. NASA
D. SpaceX
Answer: B. Airbus Defence & Space
📌 Explanation: Collaboration to develop Oman’s first communication satellite.
12. Who was nominated as Executive Chairman of NALSA?
A. Justice D.Y. Chandrachud
B. Justice Surya Kant
C. Justice Vikram Nath
D. Justice S. Ravindra Bhat
Answer: C. Justice Vikram Nath
📌 Explanation: He is the senior-most SC judge nominated to NALSA .
13. Which countries launched the ACITI Partnership for emerging tech cooperation?
A. India–Japan–USA
B. India–France–UAE
C. India–Australia–Canada
D. India–Singapore–UK
Answer: C. India–Australia–Canada
📌 Explanation: ACITI promotes trilateral ties in critical & emerging technologies .
Science & Technology
14. ISRO tested the boot-strap mode start feature on which engine?
A. PSLV H-1
B. SCE-200
C. CE-20 cryogenic engine
D. Vikas engine
Answer: C. CE-20 cryogenic engine
📌 Explanation: This enhances restart capability for future deep-space missions.
15. Government approved how many Quantum Fabrication facilities under the NQM?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
Answer: C. 4
📌 Explanation: Total investment: ₹720 crore .
International Affairs
16. Which country became the 1st in Europe to activate Starlink Direct-to-Cell?
A. Poland
B. Germany
C. Ukraine
D. Portugal
Answer: C. Ukraine
📌 Explanation: Activated in partnership with Kyivstar + Veon .
17. Which volcano erupted after ~12,000 years in Ethiopia?
A. Nyiragongo
B. Hayli Gubbi
C. Erta Ale
D. Dabbahu
Answer: B. Hayli Gubbi
📌 Explanation: Eruption confirmed on 23 November 2025 .
18. FAB & Hub71 signed agreements with UICC to support:
A. Defence exports
B. Renewable energy trade
C. Indian start-ups and cross-border entrepreneurship
D. Currency integration
Answer: C. Indian start-ups and entrepreneurship
📌 Explanation:
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