Q1. In the November 2026 U.S. midterm elections, who became the first Muslim elected to the U.S. Senate, winning from Michigan?
Answer & solution
Answer: (b) Abdul El-Sayed
- Democrat Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat in November 2026, becoming the first Muslim elected to the Senate.
- He defeated Republican Mike Rogers, a former Congressman and FBI agent.
📝 Asked in exam: RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 (25 Mar 2026)
Who made history in November 2025 as the first Muslim and South Asian American elected Lieutenant Governor of Virginia? Ans: Ghazala Hashmi
Source: The Hindu
Q2. In the November 2026 U.S. midterm elections, who became the first Black woman elected Governor of a U.S. state, winning Georgia's gubernatorial race?
Answer & solution
Answer: (d) Keisha Lance Bottoms
- Keisha Lance Bottoms, former Atlanta mayor, became the first Black woman elected governor in the U.S., winning Georgia in November 2026.
- In the same elections, Gina Hinojosa became Texas's first Latina governor, and Deb Haaland became the first female Native American governor, in New Mexico.
📝 Asked in exam: RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 (25 Mar 2026)
Who made history in November 2025 as the first Muslim and South Asian American elected Lieutenant Governor of Virginia? Ans: Ghazala Hashmi
Source: The Hindu
Q3. In November 2026, the Union Cabinet approved a Viability Gap Funding (VGF) scheme of how much amount for developing grid-scale energy storage systems in India?
Answer & solution
Answer: (b) Rs 14,500 crore
- The Union Cabinet approved a Rs 14,500 crore VGF scheme for grid-scale energy storage (2026-27 to 2030-31).
- It aims to support 92 GWh of new energy storage capacity across India.
📝 Asked in exam: SSC CHSL Tier-1 (27 Nov 2025)
In April 2025, the Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi approved the Vibrant Villages Programme - II (VVP-II) as a _____ percent centre funded scheme. Ans: 100
Source: The Hindu
Q4. The Union Cabinet approved the VISTAR scheme in November 2026 to overhaul India's statistical architecture; what does VISTAR stand for?
Answer & solution
Answer: (d) Viksit Bharat Initiative for Statistical Transformation, Analytics & Research
- VISTAR stands for Viksit Bharat Initiative for Statistical Transformation, Analytics & Research, approved with a Rs 4,371 crore outlay.
- It covers 2026-27 to 2030-31 and is implemented by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI).
📝 Asked in exam: SSC CHSL Tier-1 (27 Nov 2025)
In April 2025, the Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi approved the Vibrant Villages Programme - II (VVP-II) as a _____ percent centre funded scheme. Ans: 100
Source: The Hindu
Q5. The Union Cabinet approved a capital expenditure support scheme in November 2026 to set up domestic processing facilities for which two critical minerals?
Answer & solution
Answer: (a) Lithium and nickel
- The Cabinet approved a Rs 2,814 crore scheme to set up domestic processing facilities for lithium and nickel.
- It provides a 30% capital subsidy for four plants, two each for lithium and nickel, over five years.
📝 Asked in exam: SSC Delhi Police Constable (Exe) (20 Dec 2025)
In March 2025, the Union Cabinet approved the Incentive Scheme for promotion of low-value BHIM-UPI P2M transactions for FY 2024-25 with a total outlay of: Ans: ₹1,500 crore
Source: The Hindu
Q6. In November 2026, the Union Cabinet decided to give Agniveers who are not selected after the initial four-year Agnipath service an extended engagement period of how many additional years?
Answer & solution
Answer: (d) Two years
- The Cabinet approved a two-year service extension for the 75% Agniveers not selected after four years, with a route to become regular soldiers.
- The announcement was made by Chief of Defence Staff General N.S. Raja Subramani.
- The Agnipath scheme was originally introduced in June 2022.
Source: Hindustan Times
Q7. ISRO's navigation satellite NVS-03, launched on 30 October 2026, successfully reached which orbit by early November 2026?
Answer & solution
Answer: (b) Geo Synchronous Orbit
- NVS-03 reached Geo Synchronous Orbit after four successful orbit manoeuvres with a cumulative LAM engine burn of 6164 seconds.
- It was launched by a GSLV rocket from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, on 30 October 2026.
📝 Asked in exam: SSC CGL Tier-1 (13 Sep 2025)
What is the primary function of the NVS-02 satellite launched aboard GSLV-F15? Ans: It boosts India's navigation system by offering precise position and timing data.
Source: The Hindu
Q8. Which GSLV mission successfully launched the NVS-03 navigation satellite on 30 October 2026, a success described as helping ISRO regain pride?
Answer & solution
Answer: (a) GSLV-F18
- GSLV-F18 successfully placed NVS-03 into geosynchronous transfer orbit on 30 October 2026 from Sriharikota.
- V. Narayanan is the current Chairman of ISRO. The earlier NVS-02 satellite, launched in January 2025, had faced a valve malfunction during orbit raising.
📝 Asked in exam: SSC Delhi Police Constable (Exe) (22 Dec 2025)
Which satellite was carried as the primary payload by GSLV-F15, designed for enhancing India's navigation capabilities? Ans: NVS-02
Source: The Hindu
Q9. In November 2026, PM Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated which newly built Pune Metro corridor connecting Maan-Hinjawadi to Shivajinagar?
Answer & solution
Answer: (b) Pune Metro Line 3 (Pink Line)
- PM Modi inaugurated Pune Metro Line 3, the 23.2 km Maan-Hinjawadi-Shivajinagar corridor, also called the Pink Line, in November 2026.
- It was built at a cost of Rs 8,313 crore under the PPP-based DBFOT model by Tata Projects and Siemens.
📝 Asked in exam: RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 (3 Sep 2025)
Which tunnel was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Jammu and Kashmir on 13 January 2025? Ans: Sonamarg tunnel
Source: The Hindu
Q10. In November 2026, which city became the first city and state capital in India where Commerce and Industry Ministry offices were brought under one roof with the inauguration of Vanijya Bhawan and Udyog Bhawan?
Answer & solution
Answer: (c) Jaipur
- Jaipur became India's first city and state capital to host unified Vanijya Bhawan and Udyog Bhawan buildings for Commerce and Industry Ministry offices.
- Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal virtually inaugurated the complex in November 2026.
📝 Asked in exam: RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 (7 May 2026)
Who presided over the National Level Conclave of Ministers of States/UTs for Minority Welfare held on 13 September 2025, at Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi? Ans: Kiren Rijiju
Source: PIB
Q11. In November 2026, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) launched which platform related to telecom services?
Answer & solution
Answer: (c) Network Experience platform
- TRAI launched the 'Network Experience' platform in November 2026.
- TRAI is the telecom sector regulator headquartered in New Delhi, established in 1997.
📝 Asked in exam: SSC Delhi Police Constable (Exe) (19 Dec 2025)
Who chaired the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) in 2024? Ans: Anil Kumar Lahoti
Source: PIB
Q12. Researchers at which institute developed a new silicon chip using topological photonics that transmits terahertz waves at 100 Gbps, useful for future 6G networks?
Answer & solution
Answer: (c) Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR)
- JNCASR researchers, led by Dr Abhishek Kumar, developed a silicon photonic crystal chip transmitting terahertz waves at up to 100 Gbps using topological photonics.
- JNCASR, an autonomous institute under the Department of Science and Technology, is based in Bengaluru.
📝 Asked in exam: SSC CHSL Tier-1 (25 Nov 2025)
Which super-fast charging battery technology was developed by Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research in 2025? Ans: Sodium-ion battery
Source: PIB
Q13. In November 2026, Pia Dandiya, a first-generation Indian-American, won election to the U.S. House of Representatives from which state's congressional district?
Answer & solution
Answer: (c) Florida's 22nd district
- Pia Dandiya won the U.S. House seat from Florida's 22nd congressional district in November 2026, defeating Marine veteran Casey Askar.
- She is a first-generation Indian-American and former high school principal.
📝 Asked in exam: RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 (25 Mar 2026)
Who made history in November 2025 as the first Muslim and South Asian American elected Lieutenant Governor of Virginia? Ans: Ghazala Hashmi
Source: The Hindu
Q14. A satellite-based assessment in November 2026 showed a 73% reduction in the surface area of which Bhutanese glacial lake after a glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF)?
Answer & solution
Answer: (a) Sintaphu Tsho
- Sintaphu Tsho in Bhutan's Gasa district showed a 73% reduction in surface area after the GLOF on 29 October 2026.
- The assessment was done by Suhora Technologies, a Noida-based geospatial intelligence company.
- The flood destroyed facilities at Gasa Tshachu hot spring and triggered flash flood warnings in West Bengal and Assam.
Source: The Hindu
Q15. In November 2026, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar attended the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) held in which country?
Answer & solution
Answer: (a) Antigua and Barbuda
- S. Jaishankar attended CHOGM 2026 held in St.
- John's, Antigua and Barbuda, highlighting India's digital public infrastructure achievements.
📝 Asked in exam: RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 (12 Jun 2025)
In which of the following Australian cities did the Indian External Affairs Minister inaugurate India's 4th consulate in November 2024? Ans: Brisbane
Source: The Hindu