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(Top 30 GK Questions & Answers)
Q1. Who has been given the additional charge of Secretary of Security?
A) Ajit Doval
B) Rajiv Gauba
C) Parag Jain
D) Ajay Kumar
Correct Answer: Parag Jain
Brief Info: Parag Jain, the current RAW Chief, has been assigned the additional role of Secretary of Security, who oversees SPG administration and the overall security coordination for the Prime Minister and other VVIPs.
Q2. Who has been appointed as the Non-Executive Part-Time Chairman of J&K Bank?
A) Dinesh Khara
B) Atanu Chakraborty
C) S Krishnan
D) Shaktikanta Das
Correct Answer: S Krishnan
Brief Info: RBI appointed S Krishnan to strengthen governance and ensure better financial oversight at J&K Bank.
Q3. Which Indian art director has received France’s Chevalier Award?
A) Ravi Desai
B) Thota Tharani
C) Satyajit Ray
D) Javed Akhtar
Correct Answer: Thota Tharani
Brief Info: Thota Tharani was honoured by the French Ministry of Culture for his outstanding artistic contributions to Indian cinema.
Q4. Which is the first film released on India’s Defence Theatre Network?
A) Sam Bahadur
B) 120 Bahadur
C) Border
D) URI
Correct Answer: 120 Bahadur
Brief Info: The film is based on the Battle of Rezang La (1962) and is the first to be released on the exclusive Defence Theatre Network for Indian soldiers.
Q5. ‘Drishti’ wagon-lock monitoring system was developed by Indian Railways with which IIT?
A) IIT Madras
B) IIT Delhi
C) IIT Guwahati
D) IIT Dhanbad
Correct Answer: IIT Guwahati
Brief Info: The AI-powered system monitors wagon door locking in real time and helps reduce theft, accidents and operational risks.
Q6. When is India planning to launch the Chandrayaan-4 mission?
A) 2026
B) 2027
C) 2028
D) 2030
Correct Answer: 2028
Brief Info: Chandrayaan-4 is India’s first lunar sample return mission aimed at bringing back lunar soil and rock samples.
Q7. When is International Students’ Day observed?
A) 15 November
B) 16 November
C) 17 November
D) 19 November
Correct Answer: 17 November
Brief Info: It commemorates the 1939 student resistance against Nazi occupation in Czechoslovakia and honours student rights worldwide.
Q8. When was the Sons of the Soil Emerging Achievers Award established?
A) 2014
B) 2016
C) 2018
D) 2020
Correct Answer: 2016
Brief Info: The award recognises emerging talents from Assam and highlights excellence in culture, sports, arts and public service.
Q9. What type of payment license has Infibeam Avenue received from RBI?
A) Online UPI
B) Cross-border QR
C) In-store Card and QR transactions
D) Wallet
Correct Answer: In-store Card and QR transactions
Brief Info: This allows the company to process offline store-based card and QR payments through POS devices, expanding its payment network.
Q10. Which ministry awards national highway projects for construction?
A) Ministry of Finance
B) Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
C) Ministry of Commerce
D) Ministry of Housing
Correct Answer: Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
Brief Info: The ministry plans to award 10,000 km of highway projects during 2025–26 to boost national infrastructure.
Q11. ‘Divya Kala Mela’ is organised by which ministry?
A) Ministry of Culture
B) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
C) Ministry of Women and Child Development
D) Ministry of Skill Development
Correct Answer: Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Brief Info: The fair showcases artwork and handicrafts created by persons with disabilities, supporting their economic inclusion.
Q12. Which is India’s highest airbase?
A) Daulat Beg Oldie
B) Mudh Nyoma Airbase
C) Leh Airbase
D) Thang Airstrip
Correct Answer: Mudh Nyoma Airbase
Brief Info: Located in Eastern Ladakh at 13,710 ft, it enhances India’s capability near the LAC with rapid air deployment options.
Q13. DU secured which rank in the QS Sustainability Rankings 2026 (Knowledge Exchange category)?
A) 45
B) 68
C) 94
D) 120
Correct Answer: 94
Brief Info: The ranking reflects DU’s performance in academic collaboration, research sharing and societal contribution.
Q14. Which country and airline are partners for Hornbill Festival 2025?
A) France & Indigo
B) UK & Air India Express
C) Germany & Vistara
D) USA & SpiceJet
Correct Answer: UK & Air India Express
Brief Info: The UK serves as the partner nation, showcasing cultural ties, while Air India Express acts as the event’s official travel partner.
Q15. Oscar Piastri received which major sports honour?
A) Ponting Medal
B) Shane Warne Award
C) Don Bradman Award
D) Steve Waugh Medal
Correct Answer: Don Bradman Award
Brief Info: Piastri earned this prestigious award for his consistent performances and impact in Formula One racing.
Q16. Who won the Men’s Compound title at the GT Open Indoor World Series 2025?
A) Boxer
B) Archer
C) Wrestler
D) Shooter
Correct Answer: Archer (Kushal Dalal)
Brief Info: Indian archer Kushal Dalal secured the title through strong precision shooting in the international indoor competition.
Q17. Which state has proposed a welfare board for platform workers?
A) Rajasthan
B) Karnataka
C) Telangana
D) Maharashtra
Correct Answer: Karnataka
Brief Info: The proposal aims to cover gig workers such as delivery partners and ride-hailing drivers under social security schemes.
Q18. What did the UNSC-approved Trump Gaza Plan include?
A) Permanent democratic government
B) International forces and temporary governance
C) Joint Israeli–US monitoring
D) Only humanitarian aid
Correct Answer: International forces and temporary governance
Brief Info: The plan provided for deployment of a multinational force and formation of an interim administrative structure in Gaza.
Q19. Which state was partner at the International Gita Festival 2025?
A) Haryana
B) Rajasthan
C) Madhya Pradesh
D) Gujarat
Correct Answer: Madhya Pradesh
Brief Info: The state showcased cultural performances, spiritual programs and traditional art at the festival.
Q20. Who is the Secretary of the 16th Finance Commission?
A) A N Jha
B) Ritwik Ranjan Pandey
C) George Mathew
D) Manoj Panda
Correct Answer: Ritwik Ranjan Pandey
Brief Info: He oversees administrative, financial and research-related activities of the Finance Commission.
Q21. When is National Education Day observed?
A) 9 November
B) 10 November
C) 11 November
D) 12 November
Correct Answer: 11 November
Brief Info: It marks the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, India’s first Education Minister.
Q22. Ravindra Jadeja became the first cricketer to score 2000 runs and take 150 wickets in which format?
A) ODI
B) T20
C) World Test Championship (WTC)
D) IPL
Correct Answer: World Test Championship (WTC)
Brief Info: Jadeja achieved this rare all-round milestone during the WTC cycle, highlighting his impact in red-ball cricket.
Q23. DRDO’s Man-Portable Autonomous Underwater Vehicle is developed for detecting what?
A) Marine pollution
B) Underwater mines
C) Deep-sea fishing
D) Submarine repair
Correct Answer: Underwater mines
Brief Info: The autonomous vehicle identifies hidden sea mines and strengthens India’s naval mine-countermeasure capability.
Q24. Operation Southern Sphere is led by which US Command?
A) Indo-Pacific Command
B) European Command
C) Southern Command
D) Central Command
Correct Answer: Southern Command (SOUTHCOM)
Brief Info: SOUTHCOM oversees military and security operations across Latin America and the Caribbean.
Q25. The ‘Ajeya Warrior’ exercise between India and the UK is held how often?
A) Every year
B) Every two years
C) Every three years
D) Every four years
Correct Answer: Every two years
Brief Info: The exercise improves joint operational capability between Indian and British armies.
Q26. Which Indian institute secured the best national rank in the QS Sustainability Rankings 2026?
A) IIT Bombay
B) IIT Kharagpur
C) IIT Delhi
D) Delhi University
Correct Answer: IIT Delhi
Brief Info: IIT Delhi ranked 205 globally for its environment-friendly practices, governance and social impact initiatives.
Q27. Which university topped the QS Sustainability Rankings 2026?
A) University of Toronto
B) Lund University
C) UCL London
D) University of Cambridge
Correct Answer: Lund University, Sweden
Brief Info: Lund secured first place for its leadership in climate research, sustainability policy and global academic influence.
Q28. Who launched the National Action Plan on Anti-Microbial Resistance (AMR) 2.0?
A) Prime Minister
B) Environment Minister
C) Health Minister JP Nadda
D) External Affairs Minister
Correct Answer: JP Nadda
Brief Info: The plan focuses on reducing antibiotic misuse, increasing surveillance and strengthening AMR control systems.
Q29. Which country suspended visa-free entry for Indian citizens?
A) Saudi Arabia
B) Iran
C) Turkey
D) Israel
Correct Answer: Iran
Brief Info: Iran halted visa-free entry for Indians from 22 November 2025 due to policy and security considerations.
Q30. According to WHO, by how much have TB cases in India decreased from 2015 to 2024?
A) 15%
B) 21%
C) 28%
D) 35%
Correct Answer: 21%
Brief Info: India has recorded a 21% reduction in TB cases, reflecting progress in detection and treatment, though TB burden remains high.
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Final Words
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