1. Mumbai ranked as Asia’s happiest city in which index?
A. Happy City Index 2025
B. Mercer Quality Index
C. City Life Index 2025
D. Global Smart City Index
Answer
Answer: C. City Life Index 2025
Explanation:
Time Out magazine conducted City Life Index 2025. it ranked Mumbai as Asia’s happiest city with 94% residents reporting happiness.
Fact Box:
Survey conducted by Time out magazine. It surveyed more than 18,000 residents across the continent to discover where people feel the most fulfilled, energized, and content. Participants rated their cities on the basis of culture, food, social life, affordability, community spirit, and overall quality of life.
2. Who won the 2025 Booker Prize for the novel “Flesh”?
A. Kiran Desai
B. Andrew Miller
C. David Szalay
D. Susan Choi
Answer
Answer: C. David Szalay
Explanation:
Hungarian-British author David Szalay won the 2025 Booker Prize for his fiction book “Flesh”.
Fact Box:
Booker Prize 2024: Samantha Harvey
Venue: London, UK
Prize Money: £50,000
International Booker Prize 2025: Banu Mushtaq and Deepa Bhasthi for “Heart Lamp’s”
3. Catherine Martina Ann Connolly was elected President of which country?
A. New Zealand
B. Ireland
C. France
D. Norway
Answer
Answer: B. Ireland
Explanation:
Catherine Connolly became the 10th President of Ireland, the third woman to hold the office.
Fact Box:
- Succeeded: Michael D. Higgins
4. UNESCO adopted the world’s first ethical framework on which emerging technology?
A. AI
B. Space Tech
C. Neurotechnology
D. Robotics
Answer
Answer: C. Neurotechnology
Explanation:
UNESCO adopted the “Recommendation on the Ethics of Neurotechnology”, the world’s first such global framework.
Fact Box:
- Effective Date: 12 Nov 2025
- Aim: Protect human rights
5. What was the theme of World Science Day for Peace and Development 2025?
A. Science for All
B. Trust in Science
C. Trust, Transformation & Tomorrow
D. Our Planet, Our Future
Answer
Answer: C. Trust, Transformation & Tomorrow
Explanation:
Theme for 2025: “Trust, Transformation, and Tomorrow: The Science We Need for 2050”.
Fact Box:
- Observed: 10 November
- Started: 2002 by UNESCO
6. India won the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 by defeating which team?
A) Australia
B) England
C) South Africa
D) New Zealand
Answer
Correct Answer: C) South Africa
Explanation:
India created history by winning its first-ever ICC Women’s World Cup, defeating South Africa by 52 runs in the final played at DY Patil Stadium.
Fact Box:
- Player of the Match (Final): Harmanpreet Kaur
- Venue: Navi Mumbai
- India’s first Women’s World Cup title: 2025
7. What major security incident occurred in Delhi on 10 November 2025?
A) Parliament bombing
B) Car explosion near Red Fort
C) Attack on Air Force Base
D) Cyber-attack on national servers
Answer
Correct Answer: B) Car explosion near Red Fort
Explanation: A car exploded near the Red Fort, killing and injuring several people. The blast was later linked to ANFO-based explosives.
Fact Box:
- Location: Near Red Fort, New Delhi
- Date: 10 November 2025
- Material used: ANFO (Ammonium Nitrate Fuel Oil)
8. India launched which fully digital census in November 2025 using apps like VYAS-BHARAT?
A) Population Census
B) Agricultural Census
C) Marine Fisheries Census
D) Industrial Census
Answer
Correct Answer: C) Marine Fisheries Census
Explanation: India launched its first fully digital Marine Fisheries Census, aimed at collecting real-time data on fishermen, vessels and landing centers.
Fact Box:
- Conducted by: Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying
- Tools used: VYAS-BHARAT, VYAS-SUTRA
- Purpose: Better marine resource and livelihood planning
9. From which class will Artificial Intelligence be introduced in Indian schools from session 2026–27?
A) Class 1
B) Class 3
C) Class 6
D) Class 8
Answer
Correct Answer: B) Class 3
Explanation: The Education Ministry announced that AI as a subject will be introduced from Class 3, aligning with NEP 2020’s focus on digital literacy.
Fact Box:
- New syllabus rollout: 2026–27
- Aim: Early AI literacy for 21st-century skills
- Aligned with: National Education Policy (NEP) 2020
10. Which new title was conferred on Lucknow in November 2025?
A) UNESCO World Heritage City
B) UNESCO City of Music
C) UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy
D) UNESCO City of Literature
Answer
Correct Answer: C) UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy
Explanation: Lucknow earned global recognition for its rich culinary heritage, especially Awadhi cuisine.
Fact Box:
- Famous dishes: Kebabs, Biryani, Nihari
- UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) categories: 7
- Other Indian cities in UCCN: Jaipur (Crafts), Varanasi (Music), Chennai (Music)