Q.1> Where is the Hayli Gubbi Volcano located?
Ans> Afar Region of Ethiopia
Q.2> In which Indian state is the ‘Mangsir Bagwal’ festival celebrated every year?
Ans> Uttarakhand
Q.3> According to the Commitment to Development Index (CDI) 2025, what is India’s overall rank among the 40 major economies evaluated?
Ans> 36th
Q.4> In which Indian state are the recently discussed Cotigao and Netravali Wildlife Sanctuaries located?
Ans> Goa
Q.5> Which Indian player won the men’s singles title at the 2025 Australian Open badminton tournament?
Ans> Lakshya Sen
Q.6> ‘Sahyadri Sindhura’ is a newly introduced variety of which crop?
Ans> Red Rice
Q.7> Which country has won the Davis Cup title in 2025?
Ans> Italy
Q.8> Which country did India defeat to win the Women’s Kabaddi World Cup 2025?
Ans> Chinese Taipei
Q.9> When is ‘World Sustainable Transport Day’ celebrated every year?
Ans> 26 November
Q.10> Which city has achieved the highest rank for India in the ‘World’s Best Cities Index 2026’ released by Resonance Consultancy?
Ans> Bengaluru
Q.11> Who has been appointed as the new Executive Chairman of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) in November 2025?
Ans> Justice Vikram Nath
Q.12> Who has been appointed as the brand ambassador for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026?
Ans> Rohit Sharma
Q.13> Where is the 1,125 MW Dorjilung Hydropower Project located?
Ans> Bhutan
Q.14> What is the name of the first indigenous Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) of the Mahe class, commissioned into the Indian Navy in November 2025?
Ans> INS Mahe
Q.15> What is the primary objective of the Higher Education Commission of India (HECI) Bill 2025?
Ans> To establish a single regulatory body by replacing UGC, AICTE, and NCTE
Q.16> Recently the 403rd birth anniversary of Lachit Borphukan has been celebrated. This revolutionary belongs to which state?
Ans> Assam
Q.17> Kumari Kamala (Kamala Lakshman), who passed away recently, was a legendary exponent of which classical dance form?
Ans> Bharatanatyam
Q.18> Which department launched the ‘14490’ helpline number to combat ‘Digital Arrest’ and cyber fraud?
Ans> National Commission for Women (NCW)
Q.19> Who won the ‘Best Performance by an Actor’ award at the 53rd International Emmy Awards (2025)?
Ans> Oriol Pla (Spain)
Q.20> In which country is ‘Urmia Lake’ located?
Ans> Iran
