Question: World Children’s Day is observed every year on—
(a) 14 November
(b) 18 November
(c) 20 November
(d) 24 November
Answer: (c)
Explanation: World Children’s Day is celebrated globally on 20 November, while National Children’s Day in India is on 14 November.​

Question: The 16th Finance Commission has submitted its report for 2026–31 to which authority first?
(a) Prime Minister of India
(b) Finance Minister
(c) NITI Aayog
(d) President of India
Answer: (d)
Explanation: The 16th Finance Commission submitted its report for 1 April 2026–31 March 2031 to President Droupadi Murmu.​

Question: Who is the Chairperson of the 16th Finance Commission?
(a) N. K. Singh
(b) Urjit Patel
(c) Arvind Panagariya
(d) Bibek Debroy
Answer: (c)
Explanation: Former NITI Aayog Vice-Chairperson Arvind Panagariya is the Chairperson of the 16th Finance Commission.​

Question: The 3rd Chanakya Defence Dialogue 2025 will be held in—
(a) Mumbai
(b) Lucknow
(c) New Delhi
(d) Bengaluru
Answer: (c)
Explanation: The 3rd Chanakya Defence Dialogue is scheduled in New Delhi on 27–28 November 2025.​

Question: Who won the GT Open Indoor World Series title (Men’s Compound) in November 2025?
(a) Abhishek Verma
(b) Ganesh Manirathnam Tirumuruga
(c) Atanu Das
(d) Kushal Dalal
Answer: (d)
Explanation: Kushal Dalal won the Men’s Compound category at the GT Open Indoor World Series; Ganesh Manirathnam Tirumuruga took bronze in U-21 Men’s Compound.​

Question: Who has been appointed UNICEF India’s Celebrity Advocate for child rights in 2025?
(a) Kareena Kapoor Khan
(b) Ayushmann Khurrana
(c) Keerthy Suresh
(d) Alia Bhatt
Answer: (c)
Explanation: Actress Keerthy Suresh has been appointed UNICEF India Celebrity Advocate for child rights and awareness campaigns.​

Question: Which actor has been honoured with an Honorary Oscar at the 2025 Governors Awards?
(a) Leonardo DiCaprio
(b) Tom Cruise
(c) Brad Pitt
(d) Denzel Washington
Answer: (b)
Explanation: Hollywood actor Tom Cruise received an Honorary Oscar at the 2025 Governors Awards for his long contribution to cinema.​

Question: India has been re‑elected as regional coordinator for Asia in which body’s 48th session (CAC‑48)?
(a) WHO
(b) FAO
(c) Codex Alimentarius Commission
(d) WTO
Answer: c
Explanation: India was re‑elected regional coordinator for Asia in the Codex Alimentarius Commission’s 48th session (CAC‑48), influential in food standards.​

Question: The national ‘Gopal Ratna Awards’ 2025 will be given in how many categories?
(a) 2
(b) 3
(c) 4
(d) 5
Answer: (b)
Explanation: Gopal Ratna Awards for dairy sector excellence will be conferred in three categories on 26 November (National Milk Day).​

Question: The free online AI course ‘YUVA AI for All’ launched by the Government is of what duration?
(a) 2 hours
(b) 3 hours
(c) 4.5 hours
(d) 6 hours
Answer: c
Explanation: ‘YUVA AI for All’ is a 4.5‑hour free online course to popularize basic AI literacy among citizens.​

Question: Which sportsperson won Australia’s top sports honour ‘The Don Award’ in 2025?
(a) Steve Smith
(b) Pat Cummins
(c) Oscar Piastri
(d) Alex de Minaur
Answer: c
Explanation: Formula 1 driver Oscar Piastri became the first motorsport athlete to win Australia’s prestigious ‘The Don Award’.​