Arundhati Roy
B) Jhumpa Lahiri
C) Kiran Desai
D) Anita Desai
Answer: C) Kiran Desai
Explanation: Kiran Desai , a past Booker winner, was shortlisted again for her novel “The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny.”
17. Gogabeel Lake , recently declared a Ramsar Site , is located in which Indian state?
A) Odisha
B) Assam
C) Bihar
D) West Bengal
Answer: C) Bihar
Explanation: Gogabeel Lake in Katihar district, Bihar , has been designated a Ramsar Site , gaining global wetland recognition.
Economy & Agreements
18. India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) signed an MoU with which organization to improve service delivery?
A) SIDBI
B) SEBI
C) EPFO
D) NABARD
Answer: C) EPFO
Explanation: IPPB and EPFO signed an MoU to enhance digital and financial services for EPF subscribers.
19. The Swachh Survekshan 2025 Report was released by which ministry?
A) Ministry of Rural Development
B) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
C) Ministry of Jal Shakti
D) NITI Aayog
Answer: B) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA)
Explanation: The Swachh Survekshan 2025 report under the Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban) highlighted disparities in cleanliness rankings.
Global Index
20. The Rule of Law Index 2025 was released by which organization?
A) World Economic Forum
B) Transparency International
C) World Justice Project
D) UNDP
Answer: C) World Justice Project
Explanation: The WJP releases the Rule of Law Index annually, evaluating 143 countries on governance and justice.
Sports
21. Which cricketer announced retirement from T20 Internationals in November 2025?
A) Steve Smith
B) Joe Root
C) Kane Williamson
D) David Warner
Answer: C) Kane Williamson
Explanation: Former New Zealand captain Kane Williamson retired from T20Is before the home series vs West Indies .
Obituaries
22. Charles Coste , who passed away at 101, was a renowned:
A) Footballer
B) Cyclist
C) Swimmer
D) Fencer
Answer: B) Cyclist
Explanation: French cyclist Charles Coste , the world’s oldest living Olympic gold medallist , died at age 101.
23. Kim Yong Nam , who passed away at 97, was associated with which country?
A) China
B) South Korea
C) North Korea
D) Japan
Answer: C) North Korea
Explanation: Kim Yong Nam served as the ceremonial head of state of North Korea .
Important Days
24. World Tsunami Awareness Day is observed annually on:
A) November 3
B) November 5
C) November 10
D) November 12
Answer: B) November 5
Explanation: The UN-designated World Tsunami Awareness Day is observed on 5th November every year to promote disaster preparedness.
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