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(Top 30 GK Questions & Answers)
1. Which heavy launch vehicle was used by ISRO to launch the CMS-03 (GSAT-7R) satellite for the Indian Navy?
A) PSLV-XL
B) LVM3-M5
C) GSLV Mk II
D) SSLV
Answer: B) LVM3-M5
Brief Info: The 4,400 kg CMS-03 satellite was launched using the LVM3-M5 rocket from SDSC Sriharikota on 2 November 2025. It will enhance the Navy’s communication network.
2. Who won the Clutch Chess Championship Showdown 2025 title?
A) D. Gukesh
B) Fabiano Caruana
C) Magnus Carlsen
D) Hikaru Nakamura
Answer: C) Magnus Carlsen
Brief Info: Norway’s Grandmaster Magnus Carlsen won the Clutch Chess Championship Showdown 2025. India’s D. Gukesh finished fourth.
3. Where was the Clutch Chess Championship Showdown 2025 held?
A) New York, USA
B) St. Louis, USA
C) Paris, France
D) Dubai, UAE
Answer: B) St. Louis, USA
Brief Info: The tournament was hosted in St. Louis, a global hub for professional chess tournaments.
4. In which year was UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network initiative launched?
A) 1999
B) 2004
C) 2010
D) 2015
Answer: B) 2004
Brief Info: The Creative Cities Network began in 2004 to recognize cities for excellence in creativity, gastronomy, literature, and design.
5. Who is the author of the book “Breaking the Glass Ceiling”?
A) Jaroslava Melnikas
B) Shakti Gurung
C) Ashok Chopra
D) Shikhar Dhawan
Answer: B) Shakti Gurung
Brief Info: The book, written by Shakti Gurung, focuses on leadership, women empowerment, and overcoming social barriers.
6. India’s first fully digital Marine Fisheries Census 2025 will be conducted between which dates?
A) 3 November to 18 November 2025
B) 10 November to 15 December 2025
C) 3 November to 18 December 2025
D) 30 November to 31 December 2025
Answer: C) 3 November to 18 December 2025
Brief Info: India’s first digital fisheries census will record fishers via mobile applications and digital registration systems.
7. Which country launched the Shenzhou-21 mission to the Tiangong Space Station?
A) Russia
B) Japan
C) China
D) India
Answer: C) China
Brief Info: China launched the Shenzhou-21 mission carrying young astronauts and research mice for microgravity experiments.
8. Where did Prime Minister Modi inaugurate India’s first Digital Tribal Freedom Fighter Museum?
A) Ranchi, Jharkhand
B) Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh
C) Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
D) Pune, Maharashtra
Answer: B) Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh
Brief Info: The museum honors Veer Narayan Singh and is India’s first fully digital tribal freedom fighter museum.
9. The Deep-Sea Fishing Vessel launched under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana belongs to which central scheme?
A) Blue Revolution
B) Sagarmala Project
C) Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana
D) Kisan Credit Card Scheme
Answer: C) Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana
Brief Info: The initiative promotes deep-sea fishing to boost India’s marine fisheries sector.
10. According to WWF, what percentage of natural plant species on Mount Kilimanjaro have disappeared?
A) 50%
B) 65%
C) 75%
D) 90%
Answer: C) 75%
Brief Info: Around 75% of native plant species have vanished due to land-use change and rising temperatures.
11. In which state did India’s first Olympic hockey goalkeeper, Manuel Frederick, pass away?
A) Maharashtra
B) Kerala
C) Tamil Nadu
D) Karnataka
Answer: B) Kerala
Brief Info: Manuel Frederick, India’s first Olympic hockey goalkeeper, passed away in Kerala.
12. As per the Adaptation Gap Report 2025, how much annual funding is required for climate goals in developing nations?
A) $100–$150 billion
B) $310–$365 billion
C) $500–$600 billion
D) Above $700 billion
Answer: B) $310–$365 billion
Brief Info: Developing nations require over $300 billion yearly, but only $26 billion is currently available.
13. Under which campaign did India achieve three Guinness World Records?
A) Beti Bachao Beti Padhao
B) Ayushman Bharat
C) Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyan
D) Poshan Abhiyaan
Answer: C) Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyan
Brief Info: The campaign set three Guinness Records, including the world’s highest health service registrations.
14. Who was the runner-up in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025?
A) England
B) Australia
C) South Africa
D) New Zealand
Answer: C) South Africa
Brief Info: India won the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 title, defeating South Africa in the final.
15. Which is the world’s largest public health insurance scheme?
A) Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana
B) Ayushman Bharat – PM Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY)
C) PM Suraksha Bima Yojana
D) National Health Insurance Scheme
Answer: B) AB-PMJAY
Brief Info: AB-PMJAY is considered the world’s largest public health insurance scheme.
16. In which state was the ‘Drone Kavach’ exercise held?
A) Assam
B) Arunachal Pradesh
C) Meghalaya
D) Nagaland
Answer: B) Arunachal Pradesh
Brief Info: The Drone Kavach exercise was organized to enhance defense preparedness against aerial threats.
17. Why did Punjab Police launch the ‘Cyber Jago’ campaign?
A) For fast complaint registration
B) To educate children about online threats
C) To promote digital transactions
D) To reduce cybercrimes against women
Answer: B) To educate children about online threats
Brief Info: The initiative aims to spread awareness about digital safety among children.
18. What is the purpose of using BharatNet under the ‘Samriddh Gram’ pilot project?
A) For digital education
B) To deliver digital services in rural areas
C) To create employment opportunities
D) To improve rural roads
Answer: B) To deliver digital services in rural areas
Brief Info: BharatNet will help provide online and offline digital services in rural communities.
19. For which vehicle did DRDO receive the ‘Innovation for Defence Excellence Award’?
A) Veer EV
B) Arjun Tank
C) Rudram Missile
D) Burevestnik
Answer: A) Veer EV
Brief Info: DRDO received the award for developing India’s first electric military vehicle, the Veer EV.
20. From which ISRO center was the CMS-03 (GSAT-7R) satellite launched?
A) VSSC
B) SDSC Sriharikota
C) Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha
D) TERLS
Answer: B) SDSC Sriharikota
Brief Info: The satellite was launched on 2 November 2025 using the LVM3-M5 rocket.
21. The Poseidon underwater drone tested by Russia runs on which power source?
A) Lithium-ion battery
B) Hydrogen fuel cell
C) Nuclear power
D) Diesel-electric engine
Answer: C) Nuclear power
Brief Info: Poseidon is a nuclear-powered unmanned underwater vehicle designed for stealth and high speed.
22. The International Arya Summit 2025 celebrated which anniversary?
A) 100 years
B) 125 years
C) 150 years
D) 200 years
Answer: C) 150 years
Brief Info: The event celebrated 150 years of Arya Samaj and 200 years of Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati.
23. Why is World Vegan Day observed?
A) To promote animal products
B) To support environmental protection
C) To promote cruelty-free living
D) To raise funds for animal rights
Answer: C) To promote cruelty-free living
Brief Info: Celebrated on 1 November, it raises awareness about vegan lifestyle and ethical consumption.
24. Which country received over 6 tonnes of anti-vector disease drugs and diagnostic kits from India?
A) Pakistan
B) Afghanistan
C) Nepal
D) Sri Lanka
Answer: B) Afghanistan
Brief Info: India gifted over 6 tonnes of medicines and diagnostic kits to Afghanistan as part of humanitarian aid.
25. Who was appointed as the new Director of DRDL Hyderabad?
A) Dr. Sameer V. Kamat
B) Akanthi Raju
C) S. Somanath
D) Vishwajit Sahay
Answer: B) Akanthi Raju
Brief Info: Akanthi Raju, a senior scientist, has been appointed as Director of DRDL, Hyderabad.
26. The ‘Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh’ fortnight marks the 150th birth anniversary of which tribal freedom fighter?
A) Sidhu Murmu
B) Tilka Manjhi
C) Birsa Munda
D) Tantya Bhil
Answer: C) Birsa Munda
Brief Info: The Ministry of Tribal Affairs launched this initiative to commemorate Birsa Munda’s 150th anniversary.
27. India conducted its first naval exercise ‘IAAROKN’ with which country?
A) Japan
B) South Korea
C) Australia
D) Philippines
Answer: B) South Korea
Brief Info: India and South Korea held their first-ever bilateral naval exercise under the IAAROKN initiative.
28. Which mobile apps are used for registration in India’s first digital Marine Fisheries Census?
A) Fish India and Vyas Sutra
B) Matsya Kranti and Vyas Bharat
C) Vyas Bharat and Vyas Sutra
D) Fisher Connect and Bharat Sutra
Answer: C) Vyas Bharat and Vyas Sutra
Brief Info: The digital census uses ‘Vyas Bharat’ and ‘Vyas Sutra’ mobile applications for real-time data.
29. Which Indian state has the highest number of Ramsar Sites?
A) Uttar Pradesh
B) Kerala
C) Tamil Nadu
D) Gujarat
Answer: C) Tamil Nadu
Brief Info: Tamil Nadu leads India with around 20 recognized Ramsar Wetland Sites.
30. How many countries signed the UN Convention against Cybercrime held in Hanoi?
A) 55
B) 68
C) 72
D) 80
Answer: C) 72
Brief Info: A total of 72 countries signed the UN Convention in Hanoi, marking the first legally binding global cybercrime treaty.
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Useful Resources
For verified and official updates used in this Current Affairs post, refer to:
- Press Information Bureau (PIB) – Official government releases.
- MyGov India – Verified campaigns and public programs.
- ISRO Official – Space missions and satellite launches.
- Ministry of Environment – Environmental data and reports.
