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Daily Current Affairs In English 23 November 2025
(Top 30 GK Questions & Answers)
Q1. Which ministry launched the “Yuva AI for All” initiative under the India AI Mission?
A) Ministry of Skill Development
B) Ministry of Electronics and IT
C) Ministry of Education
D) Ministry of Youth Affairs
Answer: B) Ministry of Electronics and IT
Brief: The initiative aims to equip one crore Indian citizens with fundamental AI skills to help them prepare for future digital jobs and innovation-led opportunities.
Q2. India signed its first structured LPG import deal with which country?
A) Russia
B) Qatar
C) United States
D) Saudi Arabia
Answer: C) United States
Brief: From 2026, India will import 2.2 million tonnes of LPG annually from the US Gulf Coast, helping diversify energy sources and improving long-term supply security.
Q3. Which state became the first in India to achieve a 100% response rate to cyber fraud calls?
A) Maharashtra
B) Kerala
C) Tamil Nadu
D) Goa
Answer: D) Goa
Brief: Using helpline 1930 and a cloud-based fraud monitoring system, Goa ensures every cyber fraud complaint receives immediate action to minimise financial losses.
Q4. Which university topped the QS World University Sustainability Rankings 2026?
A) Lund University
B) MIT
C) Stanford University
D) IIT Delhi
Answer: A) Lund University
Brief: Sweden’s Lund University ranked first globally for sustainability performance. IIT Delhi emerged as India’s highest-ranked institution in the list.
Q5. Where will India host the Global Big Cat Summit in 2026?
A) Mumbai
B) Pune
C) Bengaluru
D) New Delhi
Answer: D) New Delhi
Brief: India will host the world’s biggest conservation summit focusing on seven major big cat species, strengthening global wildlife collaboration.
Q6. Where will India’s first giga-scale Electric Air Taxi Hub be developed?
A) Pune
B) Bengaluru
C) Anantapur
D) Hyderabad
Answer: C) Anantapur
Brief: The project will support eVTOL and electric mobility innovations, marking a major step towards next-generation urban air transportation.
Q7. India has been re-elected to the Codex Executive Committee until which year?
A) 2026
B) 2028
C) 2027
D) 2029
Answer: C) 2027
Brief: India will continue representing Asia in the global food safety body, strengthening its role in setting international food standards.
Q8. How many teams will participate in the FIFA World Cup 2026?
A) 32
B) 36
C) 40
D) 48
Answer: D) 48
Brief: The 2026 edition marks the first expansion of the World Cup to a 48-team format hosted jointly by the USA, Mexico, and Canada.
Q9. Which country suspended visa-free entry for Indian passport holders from 22 November 2025?
A) Saudi Arabia
B) Iran
C) UAE
D) Russia
Answer: B) Iran
Brief: Iran revised its travel policy due to security and administrative reasons, requiring Indian citizens to apply for visas via the standard process.
Q10. What is the name of India’s first indigenous CRISPR-based sickle cell gene therapy?
A) Amrit 2.0
B) Maitri-2
C) Birsa 1001
D) Drishti
Answer: C) Birsa 1001
Brief: Developed by CSIR and IGIB, this breakthrough therapy targets genetic correction for sickle cell disease, offering long-term treatment potential.
Q11. What was India’s theme for World Fisheries Day 2025?
A) Clean Water, Healthy Fish
B) India’s Blue Transformation: Strengthening Value Addition in Sea Food Exports
C) Fishing for a Sustainable Future
D) Blue Economy for All
Answer: B)
Brief: The theme highlights India’s push to modernise seafood exports and encourage value-added processing to boost the blue economy.
Q12. Who received the Indira Gandhi Peace Prize 2024?
A) President of Argentina
B) Former President of Brazil
C) Michelle Bachelet
D) President of Peru
Answer: C) Michelle Bachelet
Brief: The former Chilean President and UN Human Rights Chief was honoured for her work in human rights protection and social justice.
Q13. Who became the first Indian to score 100 half-centuries in T20 cricket?
A) Rohit Sharma
B) KL Rahul
C) Virat Kohli
D) Shikhar Dhawan
Answer: C) Virat Kohli
Brief: Kohli achieved this rare global milestone across domestic, league, and international T20 matches.
Q14. In which state will India’s first dedicated AI University be set up?
A) Gujarat
B) Maharashtra
C) Tamil Nadu
D) Karnataka
Answer: B) Maharashtra
Brief: The university will provide specialised programs in AI, machine learning, robotics, and data science.
Q15. By which year does India aim to eliminate sickle cell disease?
A) 2030
B) 2035
C) 2047
D) 2050
Answer: C) 2047
Brief: Under the National Sickle Cell Elimination Mission, the government plans nationwide screening, counselling, and treatment.
Q16. Russia withdrew from which nuclear-related agreement with the US?
A) START Treaty
B) NPT
C) INF Treaty
D) PMDA
Answer: D) PMDA
Brief: The Plutonium Management and Disposition Agreement focused on safe disposal of weapons-grade plutonium.
Q17. Who received the Honorary Oscar at the Governors Awards 2025?
A) Leonardo DiCaprio
B) Brad Pitt
C) Shah Rukh Khan
D) Tom Cruise
Answer: D) Tom Cruise
Brief: He was honoured for his decades-long impact on global cinema and action filmmaking.
Q18. Which dictionary selected “67” as its Word of the Year 2025?
A) Cambridge
B) Dictionary.com
C) Oxford
D) Collins
Answer: B) Dictionary.com
Brief: “67” became popular online slang representing “vibe,” “feeling,” or “energy” trending on social platforms.
Q19. Who chaired the 16th Finance Commission and submitted the report to the President?
A) N.K. Singh
B) Y.V. Reddy
C) Arvind Panagariya
D) Urjit Patel
Answer: C) Arvind Panagariya
Brief: The commission’s report outlines recommendations for revenue sharing and financial reforms between Centre and States.
Q20. What is the approximate number of Demat accounts in India as of October 2025?
A) 10 crore
B) 15 crore
C) 21 crore
D) 25 crore
Answer: C) 21 crore
Brief: Rapid growth in digital investing and market participation has pushed Demat accounts past the 21-crore mark.
Q21. Which country recently joined the International Big Cat Alliance?
A) Sri Lanka
B) Bangladesh
C) Nepal
D) Bhutan
Answer: C) Nepal
Brief: With Nepal’s entry, cross-border cooperation on tiger and snow leopard conservation is expected to strengthen.
Q22. Where will the G20 Summit 2025 (20th edition) be held?
A) Rio de Janeiro
B) Johannesburg
C) Miami
D) New Delhi
Answer: B) Johannesburg
Brief: South Africa will host the summit to discuss global economy, climate action, and geopolitical challenges.
Q23. Where will Tesla’s first full-service centre in India be established?
A) New Delhi
B) Gurugram
C) Mumbai
D) Pune
Answer: B) Gurugram
Brief: The centre at Orchid Business Park will manage servicing, maintenance, and customer support for Tesla owners.
Q24. Where did PM Narendra Modi inaugurate the South India Natural Farming Summit?
A) Bengaluru
B) Hyderabad
C) Thiruvananthapuram
D) Coimbatore
Answer: D) Coimbatore
Brief: The summit promoted chemical-free farming and highlighted natural agriculture practices in southern states.
Q25. What is the name of India’s first human-occupied deep-sea submersible?
A) Sagarika
B) Jalyan 5000
C) Matsya 6000
D) Varunastra 5000
Answer: C) Matsya 6000
Brief: Built under the Deep Ocean Mission, it aims to dive up to 6000 metres for research and mineral studies.
Q26. The Indian Navy partnered with which IIT to improve onboard living conditions?
A) IIT Bombay
B) IIT Madras
C) IIT Kharagpur
D) IIT Delhi
Answer: D) IIT Delhi
Brief: The collaboration focuses on advanced ergonomics, ventilation systems, and noise-reduction technologies.
Q27. When is Birsa Munda Jayanti celebrated as Tribal Pride Day?
A) 14 November
B) 10 November
C) 15 November
D) 16 November
Answer: C) 15 November
Brief: The day honours the legacy of freedom fighter Birsa Munda and celebrates tribal heritage across India.
Q28. The first recorded case of albinism in the Asian Albino Water Snake was found in which state?
A) Assam
B) West Bengal
C) Odisha
D) Manipur
Answer: A) Assam
Brief: The discovery provides new insights into genetic diversity among Indian reptile species.
Q29. Where was India’s first glass bridge recently inaugurated?
A) Rajgir
B) Rishikesh
C) Nainital
D) Kanyakumari
Answer: D) Kanyakumari
Brief: The bridge aims to boost tourism by offering panoramic elevated views and adventure experiences.
Q30. Which greenhouse gas is most harmful to the ozone layer?
A) Carbon dioxide
B) Methane
C) Nitrous oxide
D) Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)
Answer: D) Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)
Brief: CFCs were widely used in cooling systems, but strict global regulation has reduced their use due to ozone depletion risks.
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