Current affairs questions of 17th November 2025
Current affairs questions are important for exams because they test awareness of recent events. They help students understand changes happening around them. These questions build analytical thinking and improve decision-making skills. They also connect real-world issues with exam subjects. Regular practice boosts confidence and improves overall performance in competitive exams.
- A. ₹15,020 crore
- B. ₹20,500 crore
- C. ₹25,060 crore
- D. ₹30,010 crore
Correct Answer: C. ₹25,060 crore
Explanation: The mission includes two major sub-schemes—Niryat Protsahan and Niryat Disha—with a combined allocation of ₹25,060 crore.
Q2. Which port set a new record by handling 103 windmill blades in a single shipment?
- A. Paradip Port
- B. VOC Port
- C. Cochin Port
- D. Kandla Port
Correct Answer: B. VOC Port
Explanation: VOC Port surpassed its previous record of 101 blades, strengthening renewable energy logistics.
Q3. What is India’s rank in the Climate Risk Index (CRI) 2025?
- A. 8th
- B. 9th
- C. 10th
- D. 15th
Correct Answer: B. 9th
Explanation: India ranked 9th among the countries most affected by climate disasters in the CRI 2025.
Q4. Where will the Global Energy Leaders’ Summit (GELS) 2025 be held?
- A. New Delhi
- B. Hyderabad
- C. Puri
- D. Bengaluru
Correct Answer: C. Puri
Explanation: GELS 2025 will be hosted in Puri, Odisha, in collaboration with the Tony Blair Institute.
Q5. The Credit Guarantee Scheme for Exporters (CGSE) offers MLIs additional credit support of up to:
- A. ₹10,000 crore
- B. ₹15,000 crore
- C. ₹20,000 crore
- D. ₹25,000 crore
Correct Answer: C. ₹20,000 crore
Explanation: CGSE provides 100% credit guarantee coverage, allowing MLIs to extend up to ₹20,000 crore in credit.
Q6. India’s largest green hydrogen plant commissioned by JSW Energy is located in:
- A. Surat, Gujarat
- B. Vijayanagar, Karnataka
- C. Raigarh, Chhattisgarh
- D. Pune, Maharashtra
Correct Answer: B. Vijayanagar, Karnataka
Explanation: The plant in Vijayanagar supplies green hydrogen and oxygen under a 7-year agreement.
Q7. India’s first riverine terminal inaugurated in Guwahati is located on which river?
- A. Ganga
- B. Brahmaputra
- C. Yamuna
- D. Godavari
Correct Answer: B. Brahmaputra
Explanation: The Gateway of Guwahati Terminal was built on the Brahmaputra River to enhance connectivity and mobility.
Q8. India’s GDP growth for Q2 FY26 is estimated at:
- A. 6.0%
- B. 6.8%
- C. 7.2%
- D. 7.8%
Correct Answer: C. 7.2%
Explanation: Ind-Ra projected 7.2% growth driven by strong private consumption and services.
Q9. India’s first National Indoor Athletics Championships in 2026 will be hosted at:
- A. New Delhi
- B. Chennai
- C. Bhubaneswar
- D. Lucknow
Correct Answer: C. Bhubaneswar
Explanation: The event will be held at Kalinga Stadium, aligning domestic athletics with global indoor standards.
Q10. Which athlete received a five-year ban from NADA for doping violations?
- A. Manu Bhaker
- B. Manju Bala
- C. Esha Singh
- D. Mohan Saini
Correct Answer: B. Manju Bala
Explanation: Hammer thrower Manju Bala tested positive for banned substances and was suspended for five years.
Q11. Who became the first Indian to win the men’s 10m air pistol world title?
- A. Varun Tomar
- B. Samrat Rana
- C. Sharvan Kumar
- D. Gaurav Rana
Correct Answer: B. Samrat Rana
Explanation: Samrat Rana won gold with a score of 243.7 at the ISSF World Championship in Cairo.
Q12. Children’s Day in India is celebrated on:
- A. 10th November
- B. 14th November
- C. 20th November
- D. 21st November
Correct Answer: B. 14th November
Explanation: The date marks the birth anniversary of Jawaharlal Nehru and was adopted after 1964.
Q13. What is the theme of World Diabetes Day 2025?
- A. Access to Diabetes Care
- B. Protecting Tomorrow
- C. Diabetes across life stages
- D. Education for Prevention
Correct Answer: C. Diabetes across life stages
Explanation: The theme focuses on diabetes prevention and management at all stages of life.
