1. Where will the Men’s FIH Hockey Junior World Cup 2025 be hosted?
A) New Delhi & Chennai
B) Chennai & Madurai
C) Mumbai & Pune
D) Bengaluru & Hyderabad
Answer
Correct Answer: B) Chennai & Madurai
Explanation: For the first time, Tamil Nadu will host the Junior Hockey World Cup in two cities: Chennai and Madurai, starting 28 November 2025.
Fact Box:
- India’s best finish: Winners in 2016
- Organiser: FIH (International Hockey Federation)
- Host nation in 2025: India
2. Which international museum was inaugurated in Egypt in November 2025?
A) Egyptian Museum, Cairo
B) Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)
C) Luxor Museum
D) National Museum of Egyptian Civilization
Answer
Correct Answer: B) Grand Egyptian Museum
Explanation: The long-awaited Grand Egyptian Museum near the pyramids of Giza was inaugurated, becoming one of the world’s largest archaeological museums.
Fact Box:
- Cost: Over $1 billion
- Location: Giza Plateau
- Highlight: Tutankhamun’s complete collection
3. Which Indian animated film entered the Oscars 2026 race for Best Animated Feature Film?
A. Hanuman Returns
B. Mahavatar Narsimha
C. Bal Krishna: The Legend
D. Shakti – The Guardian
Answer
Correct Answer: B. Mahavatar Narsimha
Explanation: The Indian animated film Mahavatar Narsimha became India’s official entry in the 2026 Oscar race in the Best Animated Feature category.
4. India signed a major 10-year defence agreement in late Oct–Nov 2025 with which country?
A) Russia
B) USA
C) UK
D) France
Answer
Correct Answer: B) USA
India and the United States signed a 10-year Defence & Security Framework Agreement, expanding cooperation in intelligence, joint exercises, and military tech.
Fact Box:
- Duration: 2025–2035
- Includes: Cybersecurity, maritime security, AI-based defence systems
- Significance: Strengthens Indo-Pacific strategy
5. Which state launched the “Green Mobility Mission 2040” in November 2025?
A) Maharashtra
B) Tamil Nadu
C) Gujarat
D) Karnataka
Answer
Correct Answer: C) Gujarat
Explanation: Gujarat announced a long-term Green Mobility Mission 2040 to shift towards electric and hydrogen-based transport for pollution-free mobility.
Fact Box:
- Target year: 2040
- Key focus: EVs, Hydrogen transport, solar-powered charging
- Gujarat is India’s top state for: Solar rooftop installations
6. Which Indian state won the “Best Performing State in Tourism” award in November 2025?
A) Rajasthan
B) Kerala
C) Madhya Pradesh
D) Goa
Answer
Correct Answer: A) Rajasthan
Explanation: Rajasthan was awarded due to its highly successful fort tourism, improved connectivity, and heritage conservation.
Fact Box:
- Popular sites: Amer Fort, Jaisalmer Fort, Udaipur Palace
- Campaign: ‘Padharo Mhare Desh’
- Rajasthan’s capital: Jaipur
7. The RBI launched which digital platform in November 2025 for real-time monitoring of NBFCs?
A) DAKSH 2.0
B) PRAVAAH
C) SATARK
D) FINTRACK
Answer
Correct Answer: A) DAKSH 2.0
Explanation: RBI upgraded DAKSH to 2.0 to strengthen supervision of NBFCs through real-time data analytics.
Fact Box:
- NBFC: Non-Banking Financial Company
- Purpose: Faster compliance, risk flags, early warnings
- RBI Governor (2025): Shaktikanta Das
8. Which country became the top trading partner of India in 2024–25, officially confirmed in Nov 2025?
A) China
B) UAE
C) USA
D) Saudi Arabia
Answer
Correct Answer: C) USA
Explanation: The USA continued as India’s largest trading partner due to strong bilateral trade in goods & services.
Fact Box:
- India–USA trade (2024–25): Over USD 120 billion
- India’s top export: Pharmaceuticals & engineering goods
- USA tops since: 2018
9. Which company became the world’s largest electric two-wheeler manufacturer in November 2025?
A) Ola Electric
B) Hero MotoCorp
C) Bajaj Auto
D) TVS Motors
Answer
Correct Answer: A) Ola Electric
Explanation: Ola Electric achieved record production and global expansion, becoming the top seller in electric two-wheelers.
Fact Box:
- CEO: Bhavish Aggarwal
- Main plant: Tamil Nadu (FutureFactory)
- Market share in India: Highest in EV scooters
10. Which organization launched the ‘Climate Resilience Index for Indian Cities’ in November 2025?
A) NITI Aayog
B) Ministry of Environment
C) World Bank
D) UNEP
Answer
Correct Answer: A) NITI Aayog
Explanation: NITI Aayog introduced the Climate Resilience Index to help cities measure vulnerability against heatwaves, flooding, and pollution.
Fact Box:
- Covers: 100 Smart Cities
- Components: Exposure, Sensitivity, Adaptive Capacity
- Aim: Promote urban climate action