Q1. Which Union minister is set to be elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha from Madhya Pradesh in November 2026 after rival nominations were rejected?
Answer & solution
Answer: (a) Hardeep Singh Puri
- Hardeep Singh Puri is set to be elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha from Madhya Pradesh.
- The returning officer rejected the nominations of independent candidates Rajkumar Lohani and Kante Sayanna due to incomplete Form 26 affidavits.
- Congress leader Hemant Katare's objections against Puri's nomination were also overruled.
Source: Hindustan Times
Q2. DRDO successfully flight-tested which indigenously developed quasi-ballistic missile on 5 November 2026 from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha?
Answer & solution
Answer: (b) Pralay
- DRDO successfully test-fired the quasi-ballistic missile Pralay on 5 November 2026 from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha.
- It was developed by Research Centre Imarat, Hyderabad, with Bharat Dynamics Limited as production partner.
📝 Asked in exam: SSC CHSL Tier-1 (21 Nov 2025)
From which island did DRDO conduct the 'Pralay' missile tests in July 2025? Ans: Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Island
Source: PIB
Q3. 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
Q4. 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
Q5. Who became the first Muslim elected to the United States Senate, winning the Michigan seat in the November 2026 midterm elections?
Answer & solution
Answer: (d) Abdul El-Sayed
- Abdul El-Sayed, a physician and progressive Democrat, became the first Muslim elected to the US Senate in November 2026.
- He defeated Republican Mike Rogers in the closely watched Michigan race.
📝 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
Q6. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the India Renewable Energy Summit and Expo 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, held alongside which international body's 9th Assembly?
Answer & solution
Answer: (c) International Solar Alliance
- The India Renewable Energy Summit and Expo 2026 coincided with the International Solar Alliance's 9th Assembly.
- It was held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, alongside the 4th Green Hydrogen Conference.
- The International Solar Alliance was co-founded by India and France.
Source: PIB
Q7. Which Indian pace bowler announced his retirement from Test cricket in November 2026 after taking 229 wickets in 64 matches?
Answer & solution
Answer: (d) Mohammed Shami
- Mohammed Shami announced retirement from Test cricket in November 2026, finishing with 229 wickets from 64 Tests at an average of 27.71.
- He debuted against West Indies at Eden Gardens on 6 November 2013 and last played in the 2023 World Test Championship final.
📝 Asked in exam: RRB JE CBT-1 (25 Feb 2026)
Who among the following has overtaken Yuzvendra Chahal to become India’s highest wicket-taker in T20 Internationals at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on 22 January 2025? Ans: Arshdeep Singh
Source: The Hindu
Q8. Carlos Alcaraz defeated Alex de Minaur in November 2026 to win which ATP tournament, his fourth title of the year?
Answer & solution
Answer: (a) Vienna Open
- Carlos Alcaraz beat Alex de Minaur 6-1, 6-4 to win the Vienna Open in November 2026, his fourth title of the year.
- This was his 28th career ATP title and his seventh straight win over de Minaur.
📝 Asked in exam: RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 (22 Aug 2025)
Who among the following won a maiden Italian Open title in May 2025 by defeating world No. 1 Jannik Sinner in Rome? Ans: Carlos Alcaraz
Source: The Hindu
Q9. P.V. Sindhu and Lakshya Sen won the singles titles at which Super 500 badminton tournament in Saarbrucken in November 2026?
Answer & solution
Answer: (c) Hylo Open
- P.V. Sindhu and Lakshya Sen won the women's and men's singles titles at the Hylo Open Super 500 in Saarbrucken in November 2026.
- Sindhu beat Denmark's Line Hojmark Kjaersfeldt, while Lakshya beat Indonesia's Jonatan Christie.
📝 Asked in exam: RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 (28 Aug 2025)
Who among the following was the runner-up defeated by Viktor Axelsen in his third India Open victory in the 2025 India Open Badminton Tournament in January 2025? Ans: Lee Cheuk Yiu
Source: The Hindu
Q10. Who took over as the 29th Chief of Air Staff of the Indian Air Force on 1 November 2026?
Answer & solution
Answer: (d) Air Chief Marshal Ashutosh Dixit
- Air Chief Marshal Ashutosh Dixit became the 29th Chief of the Indian Air Force on 1 November 2026.
- He earlier served as Chief of Integrated Defence Staff and Vice Chief of Air Staff.
📝 Asked in exam: RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 (13 Aug 2025)
Who took charge as the Vice Chief of the Air Staff of the Indian Air Force on 2 May 2025? Ans: Air Marshal Narmdeshwar Tiwari
Source: PIB
Q11. Who took charge as the 55th Director General of the Geological Survey of India (GSI)?
Answer & solution
Answer: (d) Dinesh V. Ganvir
- Dinesh Vitthalrao Ganvir became the 55th Director General of the Geological Survey of India.
- GSI functions under the Ministry of Mines and he joined GSI in 1994.
📝 Asked in exam: RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 (24 Jun 2025)
Who among the following took oath as the 26th Director General of the Indian Coast Guard in October 2024? Ans: Paramesh Sivamani
Source: PIB
Q12. ISRO's GSLV-F18 mission launched in 2026 carried which navigation satellite to strengthen the NavIC constellation?
Answer & solution
Answer: (a) NVS-03
- ISRO's GSLV-F18 mission in 2026 carried the NVS-03 satellite to boost the NavIC navigation system.
- NVS series second-generation satellites carry indigenously made atomic clocks, unlike imported clocks on first-generation IRNSS satellites.
📝 Asked in exam: RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 (18 Jun 2025)
Which mission, launched by ISRO in January 2025, carried the NVS-02 navigation satellite? Ans: GSLV-F15
Source: The Hindu
Q13. 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
Q14. India's fifth S-400 air defence system, part of a $5.43 billion deal signed in 2018, is expected to arrive from which country in early 2027?
Answer & solution
Answer: (b) Russia
- India's fifth S-400 Triumf system is expected from Russia around January-February 2027.
- The $5.43 billion deal for five S-400 systems was signed with Russia in 2018.
📝 Asked in exam: RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 (4 Sep 2025)
Which missile defence system, named Sudarshan Chakra, was used by India to intercept drones and missiles during Pakistan’s attempted strikes in May 2025? Ans: S-400 systems
Source: Hindustan Times
Q15. Which organisation launched the 'India S&T Scoreboard' in New Delhi on 3 November 2026?
Answer & solution
Answer: (d) NITI Aayog
- NITI Aayog launched the India S&T Scoreboard on 3 November 2026 at CSOI, New Delhi.
- It was unveiled by NITI Aayog Vice-Chairman Ashok Kumar Lahiri.
📝 Asked in exam: RRB Group D (11 Aug 2026)
In April 2026, the Government of India reconstituted which national policy think tank by appointing Ashok Lahiri as its Vice-Chairman? Ans: NITI Aayog
Source: PIB
Q16. Former Supreme Court Justice Rajesh Bindal was appointed chairperson of which tribunal in November 2026?
Answer & solution
Answer: (c) National Company Law Appellate Tribunal
- Justice Rajesh Bindal was appointed chairperson of the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) in November 2026.
- He succeeded Justice Ashok Bhushan, whose tenure ended on 4 July 2026.
- Before his Supreme Court elevation in February 2023, Bindal served as Chief Justice of the Allahabad High Court.
Source: Hindustan Times
Q17. Which university topped the QS World University Rankings: Asia 2027, released in November 2026?
Answer & solution
Answer: (a) University of Hong Kong
- The University of Hong Kong retained the number one position in the QS World University Rankings: Asia 2027.
- IIT Delhi remained India's highest-ranked university, slipping to 66th place.
📝 Asked in exam: RRB Group D (21 Aug 2026)
According to the QS World University Rankings 2026, which Indian institution emerged as the highest-ranked Indian institute globally by securing the 123rd position and improving from 150th rank in 2025? Ans: Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi)
Source: The Hindu
Q18. 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
Q19. Which Indian diplomat was elected to the UN's Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ) for the 2027-2029 term in November 2026?
Answer & solution
Answer: (b) Shivani Gupta
- Indian diplomat Shivani Gupta was elected to the UN's ACABQ for the 2027-2029 term, beginning in January 2027.
- The ACABQ is a subsidiary organ of the UN General Assembly with 21 members.
- Members serve three-year terms to ensure accountability in utilising UN member states' contributions.
Source: The Hindu
Q20. Who became the first South Asian woman elected to the Illinois General Assembly, winning from the 84th District in the November 2026 US mid-term elections?
Answer & solution
Answer: (c) Saba Haider
- India-born Democrat Saba Haider won the Illinois House of Representatives seat from the 84th District with 70.9% votes in November 2026.
- She is the first South Asian woman elected to the Illinois General Assembly.
📝 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
Q21. 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
Q22. 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
Q23. The 9th high-level meeting between the Indian Coast Guard and the coastal force of which country was held at Mirissa on 3 November 2026?
Answer & solution
Answer: (a) Sri Lanka
- The 9th high-level meeting between the Indian Coast Guard and the Sri Lanka Coast Guard was held at Mirissa, Sri Lanka, on 3 November 2026.
- The Indian delegation was led by Director General Paramesh Sivamani, and the Sri Lankan side by Rear Admiral Ruwan Rupasena.
📝 Asked in exam: SSC CHSL Tier-1 (30 Nov 2025)
In October 2024, who has been appointed as the Chief of the Indian Coast Guard? Ans: Paramesh Sivamani
Source: PIB
Q24. Which Indian company developed the US FDA-approved generic version of lenacapavir, the twice-a-year HIV-prevention injection, announced in November 2026?
Answer & solution
Answer: (b) Dr Reddy's Laboratories
- Dr Reddy's Laboratories developed the FDA-approved generic version of lenacapavir, a twice-yearly HIV-prevention shot.
- The agreement was brokered by Unitaid, the Clinton Health Access Initiative and Wits RHI. The brand-name version, Yeztugo, is made by Gilead Sciences, the original patent holder.
📝 Asked in exam: SSC GD (7 May 2026)
According to an announcement made in January 2025, which organisation has developed indigenously produced 'Paracetamol'? Ans: Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
Source: The Hindu
Q25. 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
Q26. 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
Q27. 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
Q28. By which year does the government aim to double India's coastal and inland waterway share in freight movement to 12%, as announced by Sarbananda Sonowal in November 2026?
Answer & solution
Answer: (d) 2047
- Sarbananda Sonowal announced the target of raising coastal and inland waterway freight share from 6% to 12% by 2047.
- The plan involves the Coastal Cargo Incentivisation Scheme and the Cruise Bharat Mission.
📝 Asked in exam: SSC CHSL Tier-1 (24 Nov 2025)
Which scheme was launched by the Union Government in December 2024 to incentivise cargo movement via inland waterways? Ans: Jalvahak
Source: PIB
Q29. By which year does Defence Minister Rajnath Singh aim to achieve defence production worth Rs 3 lakh crore, as stated at the Jaisalmer meeting in November 2026?
Answer & solution
Answer: (c) 2029
- Rajnath Singh set a target of Rs 3 lakh crore in defence production and Rs 50,000 crore in defence exports by 2029.
- The FY 2026-27 defence budget was raised to a record Rs 7.85 lakh crore.
📝 Asked in exam: RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 (29 Aug 2025)
By when has India aimed to achieve its defence production of ₹3 lakh crore, which will strengthen its position as a global defence manufacturing hub? Ans: 2029
Source: Hindustan Times
Q30. Soket AI, a government-backed startup, launched which sovereign AI model for maths and coding that can run in air-gapped environments, as announced in November 2026?
Answer & solution
Answer: (b) EKA-1
- Soket AI launched EKA-1, a 26.3 billion parameter model for maths and coding, trained on about 7.5 trillion tokens.
- ZenteiQ, another India AI Mission-backed startup, released Dhir 2B and Dhir 5B multilingual models.
📝 Asked in exam: RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 (4 Sep 2025)
In 2025, the Central government selected which of the following start-ups to build India’s first indigenous artificial intelligence (AI) large language model (LLM)? Ans: Sarvam
Source: Hindustan Times
Q31. In November 2026, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw launched the 'Semicon 2.0' web application portal under which scheme?
Answer & solution
Answer: (a) India Semiconductor Mission (ISM)
- Semicon 2.0, with an outlay of Rs 1,27,500 crore, was launched under the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM).
- It is the next phase after Semicon India Programme (Semicon 1.0), under which 12 projects worth over Rs 1.64 lakh crore were approved across six states.
📝 Asked in exam: RRB Group D (11 Aug 2026)
Which platform showcased next‑generation electronics and semiconductor innovation led by DRDO in 2025? Ans: Emerging Science Technology Innovation Conclave 2025
Source: PIB
Q32. TRAI's Telecom Consumer Complaint Redressal (Fourth Amendment) Regulations, 2026, mandate round-the-clock AI-led complaint centres with human assistance for at least how many hours a day?
Answer & solution
Answer: (d) 16 hours
- TRAI mandated AI-led complaint centres with human assistance for at least 16 hours a day under the 2026 amendment.
- Penalties up to Rs 20 lakh per quarter per service area apply for improper complaint handling.
📝 Asked in exam: RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 (25 Mar 2026)
Which of the following number series was prescribed by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on 16 December 2025, for IRDAI-regulated entities to use for consumer service and transactional calls, to be implemented by 15 February 2026? Ans: 1600 series
Source: Hindustan Times
Q33. At how many Indian airports did the Civil Aviation Ministry start trials of Digi Yatra for international passengers from November 2026?
Answer & solution
Answer: (b) Seven
- Digi Yatra trials for international passengers began at seven airports - Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kochi, Mumbai, Chennai and Amritsar - from November 2026.
- Eligible Indian citizens with e-passports can use it on select Air India and IndiGo international flights.
- Digi Yatra already serves over 26.5 million users across 39 domestic airports.
Source: PIB
Q34. Which national intergenerational engagement campaign, launched under the Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana, did Union Minister Virendra Kumar launch in New Delhi in November 2026?
Answer & solution
Answer: (d) Vayo Samman Rashtriya Abhiyan
- Union Minister Virendra Kumar launched the Vayo Samman Rashtriya Abhiyan, a national intergenerational engagement campaign, in New Delhi.
- It operates under the Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana (AVYAY) of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
- The campaign is based on a '5C' model: Connect, Converse, Co-create, Contribute and Continue.
Source: PIB
Q35. New aviation rules notified under the Bharatiya Vayuyan Niyam, 2024, allowing Central government intervention on airfares in extraordinary situations, will come into effect from which date, replacing the Aircraft Rules, 1937?
Answer & solution
Answer: (d) 1 January 2027
- The new Bharatiya Vayuyan Niyam, 2024 rules take effect from 1 January 2027, replacing the Aircraft Rules, 1937.
- They were notified by the civil aviation ministry on 26 October 2026 and gazetted on 31 October 2026.
📝 Asked in exam: RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 (22 Mar 2026)
Which of the following is a legislative reform aimed at modernizing India’s aviation sector by re-enacting the Aircraft Act, 1934, in alignment with contemporary needs and global standards? Ans: Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam, 2024
Source: Hindustan Times
Q36. GST process reforms approved at the 57th GST Council meeting, including easier e-commerce seller registration and faster refunds, took effect from which date in 2026?
Answer & solution
Answer: (c) 1 November 2026
- GST procedural reforms from the 57th GST Council meeting took effect from 1 November 2026.
- They allow small e-commerce sellers to register using a warehouse as principal place of business if monthly input tax credit is up to Rs 2.5 lakh.
- The reforms also enable faster, automated refund processing without officer intervention.
Source: Hindustan Times
Q37. In November 2026, ancient manuscripts of the Mahabharata, Arthashastra and Rajatarangini were inscribed in which UNESCO register?
Answer & solution
Answer: (b) Memory of the World Asia-Pacific Regional Register
- Mahabharata, Kautilya's Arthashastra and Kalhana's Rajatarangini were inscribed in UNESCO's Memory of the World Asia-Pacific Regional Register in November 2026.
- The decision was taken at the 11th Session held in Jakarta, Indonesia.
- This takes India's total inscriptions in the Regional Register to six, following 2024 additions like Ramcharitamanas and Panchatantra.
Source: The Hindu
Q38. In November 2026, India's Ministry of Culture signed an MoU with which company to digitise and share India's cultural heritage?
Answer & solution
Answer: (d) Google Arts and Culture
- The Ministry of Culture signed an MoU with Google Arts and Culture in November 2026 to digitise India's cultural heritage.
- The partnership will cover Archaeological Survey of India monuments, national museum collections and the upcoming Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum.
- Culture Secretary Vivek Agrawal and Google Arts and Culture founder Amit Sood signed the agreement.
Source: PIB
Q39. India concluded negotiations in November 2026 to associate with which EU flagship research and innovation programme, worth 93.5 billion euros?
Answer & solution
Answer: (b) Horizon Europe
- India concluded negotiations for association with Horizon Europe, the EU's 93.5 billion euro research and innovation programme, in November 2026.
- Association is expected to begin in January 2027, ahead of the India-EU trade deal signing.
📝 Asked in exam: RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 (16 Mar 2026)
When was the India European Free Trade Association (EFTA) Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) signed, which came into effect on 1 October 2025? Ans: March 2024
Source: Hindustan Times
Q40. Which Union Minister represented India at the installation ceremony of 108 stupas at Bhutan's Gelephu Mindfulness City on 1 November 2026?
Answer & solution
Answer: (b) Kiren Rijiju
- Union Minister Kiren Rijiju represented India at the installation of 108 stupas at Gelephu Mindfulness City, Bhutan, on 1 November 2026.
- The project was conceived by Bhutan's King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck near the Assam border.
📝 Asked in exam: RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 (16 Mar 2026)
During PM Narendra Modi’s State Visit to Bhutan (11–12 Nov 2025), which hydroelectric project was jointly inaugurated? Ans: 1020 MW Punatsangchhu -II HEP
Source: PIB
Q41. In November 2026, India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval met which country's Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister, General Phan Van Giang, in Hanoi to deepen bilateral defence cooperation?
Answer & solution
Answer: (c) Vietnam
- NSA Ajit Doval met Vietnam's Deputy PM and Defence Minister General Phan Van Giang in Hanoi in November 2026.
- The visit aimed to strengthen the India-Vietnam Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
📝 Asked in exam: SSC Delhi Police Constable (Exe) (20 Dec 2025)
Who is the National Security Adviser of India in 2025 who has been serving since 2014? Ans: Ajit Doval
Source: The Hindu
Q42. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri visited which country during November 1-2, 2026, meeting Reem Al Hashimy to boost economic and strategic ties?
Answer & solution
Answer: (c) United Arab Emirates
- Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri visited the UAE during November 1-2, 2026, meeting Reem Al Hashimy, UAE's Special Envoy for India.
- Discussions covered the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and projects like the House of India museum.
- The UAE is a key Indian partner in West Asia.
Source: Hindustan Times
Q43. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri's visit to Kathmandu on November 4-5, 2026, was the first high-level visit since which Nepal Prime Minister took charge in March 2026?
Answer & solution
Answer: (a) Balendra Shah
- Vikram Misri's November 2026 Nepal visit was his first since Balendra Shah became Prime Minister in March 2026.
- Shah took charge after an election under an interim government following the September 2025 Gen-Z uprising that ousted K.P. Sharma Oli.
- The visit was expected to discuss a possible India visit by Shah.
Source: The Hindu
Q44. Who scored a hat-trick as India beat Malaysia 4-2 in the Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament at Jalandhar in November 2026?
Answer & solution
Answer: (b) Harmanpreet Singh
- Harmanpreet Singh scored a hat-trick, including two penalty corners and a penalty stroke, as India beat Malaysia 4-2.
- The match was played at Olympian Surjeet Stadium, Jalandhar, in the Asian Champions Trophy 2026.
📝 Asked in exam: SSC CHSL Tier-1 (20 Nov 2025)
Harmanpreet Singh has been awarded the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award 2024. He is associated with which sport? Ans: Hockey
Source: The Hindu
Q45. India began its defence of the SAFF Championship title in November 2026 with a 3-2 win over which team in Dhaka?
Answer & solution
Answer: (c) Pakistan
- Defending champion India beat Pakistan 3-2 in its SAFF Championship opener in Dhaka in November 2026.
- Suhail Ahmad Bhat scored twice and Manglenthang Kipgen also netted for India.
📝 Asked in exam: RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 (12 Aug 2025)
What was the name of stadium where India beat Bangladesh in South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Under-19 Championship 2025? Ans: Yupia Outdoor Stadium, Arunachal Pradesh
Source: The Hindu
Q46. Farmer-turned-shooter Jaypal Malviya won a silver medal and an Olympic quota in which event at the 2026 ISSF World Championship in Doha?
Answer & solution
Answer: (c) 10m air pistol
- Jaypal Malviya, a farmer from Madhya Pradesh, won silver in the men's 10m air pistol event at the 2026 World Championship in Doha.
- The medal also secured him an Olympic quota for the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
📝 Asked in exam: RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 (14 Aug 2025)
In the April 2025 International Shooting Sport Federation World Cup, in which shooting event did Saurabh Chaudhary win a bronze medal? Ans: 10 m Air Pistol
Source: The Indian Express
Q47. India defeated Japan 4-1 in November 2026 to defend its title at which hockey tournament held in Mohali?
Answer & solution
Answer: (c) Asian Champions Trophy
- India beat Japan 4-1 in the final to retain the Asian Champions Trophy hockey title in Mohali in November 2026.
- Shilanand Lakra, Dilpreet Singh, Jugraj Singh and Vivek Sagar Prasad scored for India.
📝 Asked in exam: RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 (22 Mar 2026)
The Indian men’s hockey team clinched the Asia Cup 2025 title by overcoming which of the following teams 4 - 1 in the final held at the Rajgir Sports Complex in Bihar? Ans: Republic of Korea
Source: The Hindu
Q48. Who won the Malaysian MotoGP at Sepang in November 2026 to move to the brink of an eighth world title?
Answer & solution
Answer: (c) Marc Marquez
- Marc Marquez won the Malaysian MotoGP at Sepang in November 2026, moving close to an eighth world title.
- He finished ahead of Pedro Acosta, with his brother Alex Marquez third.
📝 Asked in exam: RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 (17 Jun 2025)
Where did Max Verstappen clinch his fourth Formula 1 World Championship? Ans: Las Vegas
Source: The Hindu
Q49. India won both men's and women's titles at the inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship held in which city in 2026?
Answer & solution
Answer: (a) Ahmedabad
- India swept the men's and women's titles at the inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship held at Ahmedabad in 2026.
- The women's team beat Uganda 35-15, and the men's team beat Sri Lanka 54-20.
📝 Asked in exam: RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 (12 Aug 2025)
Which country won both the Men’s and Women’s titles at the Kabaddi World Cup 2025, held at Wolverhampton in England? Ans: India
Source: The Hindu
Q50. Dhinidhi Desinghu became the first Indian to win a global swimming medal by winning a bronze in which event at the Youth Olympics in Dakar?
Answer & solution
Answer: (b) 100m freestyle
- Dhinidhi Desinghu won India's first global swimming medal, a 100m freestyle bronze, at the Dakar Youth Olympics.
- She clocked 56.27 seconds, setting a new national record.
📝 Asked in exam: SSC CGL Tier-1 (21 Sep 2025)
Which sports player won the bronze medal in the 50m Rifle 3 Position Men's event at the Paris 2024 Olympics, becoming the first Indian to do so? Ans: (b) Swapnil Kusale
Source: The Indian Express
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