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Daily Current Affairs In English 15 November 2025

(Top 30 GK Questions & Answers)

1. On which date did US President Donald Trump announce the resumption of nuclear testing?

A. 20 October 2025
B. 25 October 2025
C. 30 October 2025
D. 14 November 2025
Correct Answer: 30 October 2025
Brief Info: Trump announced the resumption of nuclear testing for the first time since 1992, marking a major shift in US nuclear policy.

2. Saranda Forest, recently directed to be declared as a wildlife sanctuary, holds 26% of India’s reserves of which mineral?

A. Bauxite
B. Manganese
C. Iron Ore
D. Copper
Correct Answer: Iron Ore
Brief Info: Located in Jharkhand, Saranda Forest contains nearly 26% of India’s total iron ore reserves.

3. The Global Cooling Watch Report 2025 was released by which organization?

A. WHO
B. UNEP
C. IAEA
D. World Bank
Correct Answer: UNEP
Brief Info: UNEP released the report at COP 30, warning that global cooling demand may heavily increase carbon emissions by 2050.

4. Which country has been elected to UNESCO’s Man and Biosphere (MAB) Council for the 2025–2029 term?

A. Saudi Arabia
B. Oman
C. Qatar
D. UAE
Correct Answer: Oman
Brief Info: Oman was elected during the 43rd UNESCO General Conference held in Uzbekistan.

5. India’s National Viral Hepatitis Control Programme targets the elimination of viral hepatitis as a public health threat by which year?

A. 2025
B. 2030
C. 2035
D. 2047
Correct Answer: 2030
Brief Info: India’s target aligns with WHO’s global objective of eliminating viral hepatitis by 2030.

6. The Draft Seeds Bill 2025 aims to replace which existing law?

A. Plant Variety Protection Act 2001
B. Essential Commodities Act 1955
C. Seeds Act 1966
D. Farmers Rights Act 2007
Correct Answer: Seeds Act 1966
Brief Info: The new bill will replace the Seeds Act 1966 and the 1983 Control Order for better regulation of seed quality.

7. The 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup (Men & Women) will be jointly hosted by which two countries?

A. India & Netherlands
B. Belgium & Netherlands
C. Germany & Belgium
D. Spain & Netherlands
Correct Answer: Belgium & Netherlands
Brief Info: Both countries will co-host the global event from 15 to 30 August 2026.

8. Which Indian athlete has been banned for five years by NADA for doping violations?

A. Shivpal Singh
B. Manju Bala
C. Archana Jadhav
D. Daniel Seble
Correct Answer: Manju Bala
Brief Info: She tested positive for prohibited substances and received a five-year ban.

9. What is the name of the scheme approved by the Union Cabinet to boost export competitiveness with a total budget of ₹2560 crore?

A. Export Disha Mission
B. Export Promotion Mission (EPM)
C. Make in India Scheme
D. Global Trade Boost Scheme
Correct Answer: Export Promotion Mission (EPM)
Brief Info: The mission will run from 2025 to 2031 to enhance India’s export capacity.

10. The Hindi Children’s Literature Award 2025 was given to Sushil Shukla for which book?

A. Maa Aur Bachpan
B. Mera Pyara Bharat
C. 1/12 (One by Twelve)
D. Bal Vishwam
Correct Answer: 1/12 (One by Twelve)
Brief Info: The award-winning book is a notable non-fiction title written for children.

11. “Walk to Mars,” a fitness initiative launched before the Opensters Games 2026, was started by which country?

A. NASA
B. China
C. UAE
D. Saudi Arabia
Correct Answer: UAE
Brief Info: The initiative motivates residents to collectively walk 54 million km—the distance between Earth and Mars.

12. In which Indian state was the ‘Women Wellness on Wheels’ initiative launched to provide free cancer screening?

A. Kerala
B. Andhra Pradesh
C. Tamil Nadu
D. West Bengal
Correct Answer: Tamil Nadu
Brief Info: The program offers mobile cancer screening services to rural and semi-urban women.

13. The Supreme Court directed the Union Government to revive which EV policy to reduce air pollution?

A. FAME Scheme
B. NEMMP 2020
C. NCAP
D. e-Transport Mission
Correct Answer: NEMMP 2020
Brief Info: SC called for the revival of the National Electric Mobility Mission Plan (2020).

14. How much loan assistance has India provided for the Hanimaadhoo International Airport project?

A. $136.6 million
B. $500 million
C. $800 million
D. $1 billion
Correct Answer: $800 million
Brief Info: India funded the major infrastructure project in the Maldives.

15. When was UNESCO’s ‘Man and Biosphere Programme’ launched?

A. 1954
B. 1971
C. 1987
D. 2008
Correct Answer: 1971
Brief Info: The MAB programme focuses on balancing human activity with ecological sustainability.

16. National Public Service Broadcasting Day is observed on which date?

A. 10 November
B. 12 November
C. 13 November
D. 14 November
Correct Answer: 12 November
Brief Info: The day commemorates Mahatma Gandhi’s historic radio address in 1947.

17. Which state won the ‘Best State’ award at the National Water Awards 2024?

A. Gujarat
B. Haryana
C. Karnataka
D. Maharashtra
Correct Answer: Maharashtra
Brief Info: Maharashtra was recognized for excellence in water conservation and management.

18. Which Indian-origin British author received the Dayton Peace Prize Lifetime Achievement Award 2025?

A. Aravind Adiga
B. Chetan Bhagat
C. Salman Rushdie
D. Jhumpa Lahiri
Correct Answer: Salman Rushdie
Brief Info: He was honored for promoting peace and freedom of expression.

19. Which African country announced donating eight cheetahs to India under Project Cheetah?

A. South Africa
B. Namibia
C. Botswana
D. Angola
Correct Answer: Botswana
Brief Info: President Droupadi Murmu visited Botswana where the announcement was made.

20. Which two traditional Lepcha musical instruments received a GI Tag?

A. Sarangi & Mridangam
B. Tungbuk & Pamtong Pulit
C. Veena & Tabla
D. Shankh & Dhol
Correct Answer: Tungbuk & Pamtong Pulit
Brief Info: These instruments belong to Sikkim’s indigenous Lepcha community.

21. ‘Operation Bullion Blaze’ was conducted by which Indian agency to bust a gold-smuggling syndicate?

A. CBI
B. ED
C. DRI
D. NCB
Correct Answer: DRI
Brief Info: The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence led the crackdown in Mumbai.

22. Which city will host India’s first National Indoor Athletics Championship in 2026?

A. New Delhi
B. Mumbai
C. Bhubaneswar
D. Pune
Correct Answer: Bhubaneswar
Brief Info: The event will be held at Kalinga Stadium in January 2026.

23. According to WHO, TB cases in India reduced by what percentage over the last decade?

A. 10%
B. 15%
C. 21%
D. 30%
Correct Answer: 21%
Brief Info: WHO reported a significant drop in TB cases due to national health interventions.

24. Humboldt Penguin is native to which region?

A. Antarctica
B. Pacific Coast of Chile & Peru
C. Galapagos Islands
D. Australia & New Zealand
Correct Answer: Pacific Coast of Chile & Peru
Brief Info: Listed as ‘Vulnerable,’ it is native to the west coast of South America.

25. As per the 2012 CPI base year, what percentage of income did Indians spend on food?

A. 30%
B. 46%
C. 55%
D. 60%
Correct Answer: 46%
Brief Info: CPI data revealed that nearly half of household income went toward food expenses.

26. Which IIT has developed India’s first Quantum Diamond Microscope?

A. IIT Delhi
B. IIT Madras
C. IIT Bombay
D. IIT Guwahati
Correct Answer: IIT Bombay
Brief Info: Developed under the National Quantum Mission by the PeQuaST group.

27. Which country will host COP 32 in 2027?

A. India
B. Ethiopia
C. Turkey
D. Australia
Correct Answer: Ethiopia
Brief Info: COP 32 will be held in Addis Ababa in 2027.

28. Which state/UT launched the ‘School Web Application’ for digital school administration?

A. Maharashtra
B. Delhi
C. Punjab
D. Haryana
Correct Answer: Delhi
Brief Info: The app integrates student, teacher, and parent services on a single platform.

29. Which Indian cricketer has been appointed Brand Ambassador of Haryana State Women’s Commission?

A. Smriti Mandhana
B. Shafali Verma
C. Harmanpreet Kaur
D. Pooja Vastrakar
Correct Answer: Shafali Verma
Brief Info: She was selected to promote women’s rights and empowerment in Haryana.

30. Shailesh Chandra, the first Indian to become President of OICA, is the CEO of which company?

A. Maruti Suzuki
B. Tata Motors
C. Mahindra & Mahindra
D. Ashok Leyland
Correct Answer: Tata Motors
Brief Info: He became the first Indian to lead OICA, the global vehicle manufacturers’ body.

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