1. Who has been recommended by PSEB as the next CMD of GAIL India?

• A. Rajesh Agrawal
• B. Deepak Gupta
• C. Sandeep Kumar Gupta
• D. Anant Goenka

Correct Answer: B. Deepak Gupta

Explanation: The Public Enterprise Selection Board (PSEB) recommended Deepak Gupta, Director (Projects) at GAIL India, as the next CMD to succeed Sandeep Kumar Gupta.

2. Where is the Shad Nongkrem Festival celebrated by the Khasi community?

• A. Cherrapunji
• B. Smit
• C. Shillong
• D. Tura

Correct Answer: B. Smit

Explanation: The Shad Nongkrem Festival is celebrated in Smit, the traditional capital of Hima Khyrim, located about 20 km from Shillong.

3. Who has been appointed as the brand ambassador of Paradeep Phosphates Limited (PPL)?

• A. Virat Kohli
• B. Rahul Dravid
• C. Mohammed Siraj
• D. Sanju Samson

Correct Answer: B. Rahul Dravid

Explanation: Paradeep Phosphates Limited appointed Rahul Dravid as its brand ambassador to represent trust and performance across its fertiliser range.

4. What denomination commemorative coin was released to mark NHPC Limited’s 50 years?

• A. ₹25
• B. ₹100
• C. ₹50
• D. ₹75

Correct Answer: C. ₹50

Explanation: Union Minister Manohar Lal released a ₹50 commemorative coin on 6 November 2025 to mark NHPC Limited’s 50 years of green energy journey.

5. Which company partnered with Autodesk to integrate AI and digital design tools in vocational training?

• A. NHPC
• B. DGT
• C. HAL
• D. TEC

Correct Answer: B. DGT

Explanation: The Directorate General of Training (DGT) signed an MoU with Autodesk to integrate digital design and AI tools in India’s vocational training system.

6. How much funding did ReNew Energy secure from ADB for its renewable energy project?

• A. $350 million
• B. $477 million
• C. $520 million
• D. $600 million

Correct Answer: B. $477 million

Explanation: ReNew Energy Global secured $477 million in funding from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for India’s first round-the-clock renewable project in Andhra Pradesh.

7. Which tennis legend received the 2025 Princess of Asturias Award for Sports?

• A. Naomi Osaka
• B. Serena Williams
• C. Roger Federer
• D. Rafael Nadal

Correct Answer: B. Serena Williams

Explanation: Serena Williams was honoured with the 2025 Princess of Asturias Award for Sports for her exceptional career and advocacy for equality.

8. Who was honoured with the Rajyotsava Award for contributions to archaeology?

• A. Ravi Korisettar
• B. Sunil Amrith
• C. Balaji Krishnan
• D. Sai Gautam Gopalakrishnan

Correct Answer: A. Ravi Korisettar

Explanation: Veteran archaeologist Ravindra (Ravi) Korisettar from Dharwad received the Rajyotsava Award for his contributions to archaeology and education.

9. What is the theme of Kashi Tamil Sangamam 2025?

• A. Tamil Unity, Indian Identity
• B. Let us Learn Tamil – Karpom Tamil
• C. One Nation, One Culture
• D. Tamil and Kashi – Cultural Harmony

Correct Answer: B. Let us Learn Tamil – Karpom Tamil

Explanation: The theme “Let us Learn Tamil – Karpom Tamil” promotes India’s linguistic unity and encourages Tamil learning and cultural exchange.

10. HAL signed a $1 billion deal with which company for LCA Mk1A engines?

• A. Rolls Royce
• B. Pratt & Whitney
• C. GE Aerospace
• D. Safran

Correct Answer: C. GE Aerospace

Explanation: HAL signed a $1 billion deal with GE Aerospace for 113 F404 engines to power 97 LCA Mk1A fighters, boosting India’s defence self-reliance.

11. On which date is World Science Day for Peace and Development observed?

• A. 9th November
• B. 10th November
• C. 11th November
• D. 12th November

Correct Answer: B. 10th November

Explanation: World Science Day for Peace and Development is observed every year on 10th November to highlight the importance of science in society.

12. Who won the 2025 World Leader for Peace and Security Award?

• A. Emmanuel Macron
• B. Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
• C. Volodymyr Zelenskyy
• D. Ban Ki-moon

Correct Answer: B. Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

Explanation: Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar received the 2025 World Leader for Peace and Security Award from the Boston Global Forum for his humanitarian work.

13. Who received the Manohar Parrikar Yuva Scientist Award 2025?

• A. Sai Gautam Gopalakrishnan
• B. Balaji Krishnan
• C. Sunil Amrith
• D. Ravindra Korisettar

Correct Answer: A. Sai Gautam Gopalakrishnan

Explanation: IISc Bengaluru professor Sai Gautam Gopalakrishnan won the Manohar Parrikar Yuva Scientist Award 2025 for his research in computational materials science.

14. Who was honoured as “Top Agri-Food Pioneer” by the World Food Prize Foundation?

• A. Chef Ranveer Brar
• B. Chef Sanjeev Kapoor
• C. Chef Vikas Khanna
• D. Chef Kunal Kapur

Correct Answer: B. Chef Sanjeev Kapoor

Explanation: Chef Sanjeev Kapoor was honoured as a “Top Agri-Food Pioneer” by the World Food Prize Foundation for promoting sustainable and healthy eating.