CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ (ONE-DAY EXAM.) 18 NOVEMBER 2025

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Question: With reference to the exercise “AJEYA WARRIOR-25”, consider the following statements:
1. It was a India-Germany Joint Military Exercise.
2. It was held in Rajasthan.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2, both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans (b)

Question: With reference to the Sentinel-6B satellite, consider the following statements:
1. Sentinel-6B is a joint mission involving NASA, NOAA, and the European Space Agency (ESA).
2. It is designed primarily to measure global sea-level changes using advanced radar altimetry.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2, both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans (c)

Question: With reference to the National Gopal Ratna Awards (NGRA), consider the following statements:
1. The name of the winners is announced by the Union Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying.
2. The award is only given to dairy cooperative societies.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2, both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans (a)

Question: With reference to the 32nd meeting of the Northern Zonal Council (NZC), consider the following statements:
1. It was held in New Delhi.
2. It was chaired by the Prime Minister.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2, both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans (d)

Question: With reference to the 16th Finance Commission (XVIFC), consider the following statements:
1. The 16th Finance Commission submitted its Report to the President of India in November 2025.
2. The 16th Finance Commission was mandated to give its report covering a period of five years commencing on the 1st day of April, 2025
3. The 16th Finance Commission was constituted under the chairmanship of Dr. Arvind Panagariya.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Ans (c)

Question: Consider the following statements regarding the Supreme Court’s recent directives on Tiger Reserves:
1. Eco-sensitive zones (ESZ) of not less than 1 km must be notified around all tiger reserves.
2. The entire tiger reserve must be declared a “silence zone” under the Noise Pollution Rules, 2000.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2, both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans (c)

Question: With reference to unveiling of the crest of Indian Navy’s Mahe ship, consider the following statements:
1. The ship is named after the coastal town of Mahe on India’s eastern seaboard.
2. The ship’s crest depicts an ‘Urumi’ which is a sword associated with Kalarippayattu.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2, both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans (b)

Question: The World Telecommunication Development Conference (WTDC-25) was held in:
(a) Baku
(b) London
(c) Bangkok
(d) Bishkek
Ans (a)

Question: Which state’s chief minister signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the British Museum to facilitate the return of the sacred Vrindavani Vastra?
(a) Uttar Pradesh
(b) Assam
(c) Madhya Pradesh
(d) Tamil Nadu
Ans (b)

Question: With reference to India-US LPG deal, consider the following statements:
1. India will import around 2.2 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) of LPG from the USA.
2. It is a one-year deal.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2, both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans (c)

Question: Consider the following statements regarding India’s first Leopard Birth Control Programme:
1. Maharashtra is the first state in India to receive MoEFCC approval for a leopard birth control initiative.
2. The programme aims to address rising human–leopard conflict in the state.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2, both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans (c)

Question: Recently, India’s Union Environment Minister addressed the LeadIT Industry Leaders’ Roundtable in Brazil. LeadIT is an initiative by:
(a) India and France
(b) India and Norway
(c) India and USA
(d) India and Sweden
Ans (d)

Question: With reference to Adamchini rice variety, consider the following statements:
1. It is grown in Uttar Pradesh.
2. It is an aromatic black rice variety.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2, both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans (c)

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