1. Which two countries are jointly preparing for the 2026 T20 World Cup?
A. India–South Africa
B. India–Sri Lanka
C. Sri Lanka–Bangladesh
D. India–Nepal
Answer
Answer: B. India–Sri Lanka
Explanation: The ICC has confirmed that India and Sri Lanka will jointly host the 2026 T20 World Cup.
Fact Box: Last T20 World Cup (2024) hosted by : USA and West Indies
2. In which country is the Louvre Museum located, where the recent theft occurred?
A. Germany
B. Italy
C. France
D. UK
Answer
Answer: C. France
3. Operation ‘Sagar Bandhu’ was launched by India to assist which country after Cyclone Ditwah?
A. Bangladesh
B. Sri Lanka
C. Maldives
D. Myanmar
Answer
Correct Answer: B. Sri Lanka
Explanation: After Cyclone Ditwah caused major destruction, India deployed naval aid under Operation Sagar Bandhu to support Sri Lanka with relief materials and humanitarian assistance.
4. Which state received the highest number of foreign tourist visits (FTVs) in 2024 according to the India Tourism Data Compendium 2025?
A. Tamil Nadu
B. Rajasthan
C. Maharashtra
D. Karnataka
Answer
Correct Answer: C. Maharashtra
Explanation: Maharashtra topped India in foreign tourist visits with 3.71 million FTVs, as per the official tourism data released in the India Tourism Data Compendium 2025.
5. What was the total number of foreign tourist visits (FTVs) to India in 2024?
A. 18.4 million
B. 19.3 million
C. 20.94 million
D. 22.1 million
Answer
Correct Answer: C. 20.94 million
Explanation: India recorded 20.94 million foreign tourist visits in 2024, indicating an 8.84% increase from the previous year.
6. What was the theme of World AIDS Day 2025?
A. End the Inequalities
B. Communities Make the Difference
C. Overcoming disruption, transforming the AIDS response
D. Know Your Status
Answer
Correct Answer: C. Overcoming disruption, transforming the AIDS response
Explanation: The global theme for World AIDS Day 2025 (observed on 1st December) focused on strengthening healthcare systems and renewing HIV/AIDS prevention strategies.
7. Who was appointed the new Chairman of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) on 2 December 2025?
A. Praveen Kumar
B. Sanjay Kumar Agarwal
C. Vivek Chaturvedi
D. Ramesh Kumar Singh
Answer
Correct Answer: C. Vivek Chaturvedi
Explanation: Vivek Chaturvedi, a senior IRS officer, was appointed as the new CBIC Chairman, replacing Sanjay Kumar Agarwal.