Question: International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women is observed on—
(a) 20 November
(b) 21 November
(c) 23 November
(d) 25 November
Answer: (d)
Solution: This UN day is observed each year on 25 November in memory of the Mirabal sisters and to raise awareness against violence toward women.

Question: In November 2025, WHO declared which country polio-free?
(a) India
(b) Indonesia
(c) China
(d) Sri Lanka
Answer: (b)
Solution: WHO declared Indonesia polio-free after three consecutive years without any polio cases.

Question: India’s 53rd Chief Justice, who took oath in November 2025, is—
(a) D. Y. Chandrachud
(b) B. R. Gavai
(c) Surya Kant
(d) B. V. Nagarathna
Answer: (c)
Solution: Justice Surya Kant became the 53rd Chief Justice of India, succeeding Justice B. R. Gavai.

Question: At the G20 Summit 2025 in Johannesburg, how many global initiatives were unveiled by PM Narendra Modi?
(a) 3
(b) 4
(c) 5
(d) 6
Answer: (d)
Solution: Six global initiatives were announced, including a Global Traditional Knowledge Repository, Africa Skill Multiplier, Global Health Service Response Team, and others.

Question: Which corporation received five Kalinga Safety Excellence Awards at the 16th National Safety Conference?
(a) NMDC
(b) ONGC
(c) Odisha Mining Corporation Ltd (OMC)
(d) Coal India
Answer: (c)
Solution: Odisha Mining Corporation Ltd received five Kalinga Safety Excellence Awards across platinum and gold categories.

Question: Who has been appointed Chairman of India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO) in November 2025?
(a) Pradeep Singh Kharola
(b) Jawed Ashraf
(c) Rajesh Kumar Singh
(d) Ajay Seth
Answer: (b)
Solution: Jawed Ashraf was appointed as the new ITPO Chairman for a two-year term.

Question: Which country started FTA (Free Trade Agreement) negotiations with India in November 2025?
(a) Canada
(b) Israel
(c) Japan
(d) Mexico
Answer: (b)
Solution: India and Israel began FTA talks, signing the Terms of Reference to guide future negotiations.

Question: The 6th International Agriculture Science Congress 2025 was held in—
(a) Hyderabad
(b) New Delhi
(c) Bengaluru
(d) Bhopal
Answer: (b)
Solution: The 6th International Agriculture Science Congress was organized in New Delhi from 24–26 November 2025.

Question: Which country won the first Blind Women’s T20 World Cup?
(a) Nepal
(b) Pakistan
(c) Sri Lanka
(d) India
Answer: (d)
Solution: India won the inaugural Blind Women’s T20 World Cup, defeating Nepal by seven wickets; the event was hosted jointly by India and Sri Lanka.

Question: Bollywood actor Dharmendra, who recently passed away, had been honoured with which Padma award?
(a) Padma Shri
(b) Padma Vibhushan
(c) Padma Bhushan
(d) Bharat Ratna
Answer: (c)
Solution: Veteran actor Dharmendra was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2012 for his contribution to Indian cinema.