Attempt Current Affairs Quiz Of The Day: 19th November, 2025

Q1. At which venue was the 24th Asian Archery Championships 2025 held, where India topped the medal tally with 10 medals?

(A). Tokyo, Japan

(B). Dhaka, Bangladesh

(C). Seoul, South Korea

(D). Bangkok, Thailand

Answer: b

Solution:

The correct answer is (b) Dhaka, Bangladesh
• The 24th Asian Archery Championships 2025 were held in Dhaka, Bangladesh, where India topped the standings.
• India won a record 10 medals (6 Gold, 3 Silver, 1 Bronze) – its best-ever performance at this event.
• It marked a major breakthrough in Asian archery, ending South Korea’s dominance in the recurve category.
Information Booster:
• Event Edition – 24th Asian Archery Championships.
• Total Medals for India – 10 medals.
• Gold Winners (Recurve): Ankita Bhakat & Dhiraj Bommadevara.
• Korea’s 12-year dominance in recurve was broken by India.
• Compound Women’s Team & Mixed Team also won gold.
• Medal Breakdown: 6 Gold, 3 Silver, 1 Bronze.
• Silver – Compound Men’s Team.
• Bronze – Sangeeta (Women’s Recurve).

Q2. Which Indian art director was conferred with France’s prestigious Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres award in November 2025?

(A). Sabu Cyril

(B). Thota Tharani

(C). Santosh Sivan

(D). R. Balki

Answer: b

Solution:

The correct answer is (b) Thota Tharani
• Veteran art director Thota Tharani received the Chevalier Award from France on 13 November 2025 in Chennai.
• The award honours his contribution to cinema and visual design for over four decades.
• The felicitation took place at Alliance Française, Chennai, by the French Ambassador.
Information Booster:
• Award Name: Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres.
• Conferred by: Government of France.
• Other Indian recipients – Kamal Haasan, Aishwarya Rai, Sivaji Ganesan, Kalki Koechlin.
• Indian honour: Padma Shri in 2001.
• Thota Tharani has won 2 National Film Awards and several State Awards.
Additional Knowledge:
• Famous films – Nayakan, Thalapathi, Indian, Sivaji, Dasavatharam, Ponniyin Selvan I & II.
• Education – Government Fine Arts College (Chennai) & Royal College of Art (London).
• Film debut – Sommokadidhi Sokokadidhi (1978); Tamil debut – Raja Paarvai (1981).

Q3. Who received the Honorary Oscar at the 2025 Governors Awards held in Los Angeles?

(A). Leonardo DiCaprio

(B). Tom Cruise

(C). Alejandro González Iñárritu

(D). Debbie Allen

Answer: b

Solution:

The correct answer is (b) Tom Cruise
• Tom Cruise received an honorary Oscar at the 2025 Governors Awards in Los Angeles.
• It marked his first Oscar win after over 40 years in the film industry.
• The award recognised his contributions to acting, producing, and cinema preservation.
Information Booster:
• Venue: Ray Dolby Ballroom, Los Angeles.
• Cruise age at award: 63 years.
• Presenter of the award: Alejandro González Iñárritu.
• Notable films: Top Gun: Maverick (2022), Mission: Impossible—The Final Reckoning (2025).
• Cruise has received four previous Oscar nominations but never won competitively.
Additional Knowledge:
• Tom Cruise debuted in Taps (1981).
• The Governors Awards are not televised.
• His acceptance speech emphasised theatrical cinema over streaming.
• Other honorees: Wynn Thomas, Debbie Allen, Dolly Parton.
• Cruise and Iñárritu are working on a 2026 film in London.

Q4. Who received Australia’s prestigious Don Award for the 2025 season, recognising exceptional performance and national inspiration?

(A). Daniel Ricciardo

(B). Mark Webber

(C). Oscar Piastri

(D). Max Verstappen

Answer: c

Solution:

The correct answer is (c) Oscar Piastri
· Oscar Piastri was honoured with the Don Award 2025, considered the highest sporting honour in Australia.
· The award is presented annually by the Sport Australia Hall of Fame.
· It recognises athletes who inspire the nation through their performance and character.
· Piastri had a breakthrough F1 season in 2025, winning seven Grand Prix races.
· The award is named after Sir Donald Bradman, Australia’s cricket legend.
Information Booster:
· Don Award → Presented by Sport Australia Hall of Fame.
· Named after Sir Donald Bradman.
· Piastri won 7 Grand Prix races in 2025.
· One of Australia’s biggest rising stars in F1.
· Considered Australia’s highest sporting honour.
Additional Information:
· (a) Daniel Ricciardo – Former F1 driver from Australia, did not win the Don Award 2025.
· (b) Mark Webber – Retired Australian F1 driver, not the 2025 awardee.
· (d) Max Verstappen – Dutch driver; current world champion but not Australian.

Q5. According to the PLFS Monthly Bulletin (October 2025), what was India’s overall Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR)?

(A). 54.2%

(B). 55.4%

(C). 52.5%

(D). 57.8%

Answer: b

Solution:

The correct answer is (b) 55.4%
• The overall LFPR in India reached 55.4% in October 2025, the highest in six months.
• It rose from 54.2% in June 2025, showing steady improvement.
• Rural areas contributed significantly to this growth.
Information Booster:
• Conducted by: NSO (National Statistical Office) under MoSPI.
• Method: Current Weekly Status (CWS) approach adopted since January 2025.
• Rural LFPR – June 2025: 56.1% → October 2025: 57.8%.
• Female LFPR – June 2025: 32.0% → October 2025: 34.2%.
• Unemployment Rate (UR) remained stable at 5.2%.
Additional Knowledge:
• Survey coverage: 3,74,164 persons, including 2,14,254 rural & 1,59,910 urban respondents.
• Female WPR increased from 30.2% to 32.4% (June–Oct 2025).
• Rural Female UR dropped from 4.3% to 4.0%.
• Male UR remained nearly stable at 5.1%.
• PLFS provides monthly & quarterly employment data for ages 15+.

Q6. Who will induct 16 indigenous laser-based Integrated Drone Detection and Interdiction Systems (IDDS) developed by DRDO?

(A). Indian Navy

(B). BSF

(C). Indian Army & Indian Air Force

(D). CISF

Answer: c

Solution:

The correct answer is (c) Indian Army & Indian Air Force
● DRDO has developed the Mark-II version of laser-based IDDS.
● It can neutralise enemy drones from up to 2 km range using a 10-kilowatt laser.
● These systems will be inducted by the Indian Army & Indian Air Force soon.
● The technology is part of DRDO’s Direct Energy Weapons (DEW) programme.
● A 30-kW system with 5 km range is also under development.
Information Booster:
● Developed by DRDO’s CHESS lab.
● Field demo successful at Kurnool (Andhra Pradesh).
● Can destroy swarm drones & UAVs.
● Part of India’s counter-drone warfare strategy.
● Helps stop border incursions from Pakistan side.

Q7. On which date was the MoU signed between Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya (GSV) and DRDO to advance smart defence technologies?

(A). 15 November 2025

(B). 17 November 2025

(C). 18 November 2025

(D). 12 November 2025

Answer: b

Solution:

The correct answer is (b) 17 November 2025
• The MoU between Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya and DRDO was signed on 17 November 2025 in New Delhi.
• It focuses on advancing smart defence technologies, secure logistics, chip design, and encryption research.
• The signing took place in the presence of Dr. Samir V. Kamat (Chairman, DRDO).
Information Booster:
• Vice Chancellor of GSV – Prof. Manoj Choudhary.
• DG (Technology Management), DRDO – Dr. Lal Chand Mangal.
• GSV was established in 2022 under the Ministry of Railways.
• Key focus areas: blockchain encryption, hardware security, chip design & logistics modelling.
• DRDO full form – Defence Research and Development Organisation (est. 1958).

Q8. What is the official motto of INS Mahe, the first Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft of the Indian Navy?

(A). Vigilant Seas

(B). Securing the Littorals

(C). Silent Hunters

(D). Strike with Precision

Answer: c

Solution:

The correct answer is (c) Silent Hunters
• INS Mahe’s official motto is “Silent Hunters”, signifying stealth, vigilance, and precision in anti-submarine warfare.
• It represents the ship’s mission to detect and neutralize underwater threats in shallow waters.
• The vessel symbolizes India’s advancement in indigenous naval technology.
Information Booster:
• Class: Mahe-class ASW Shallow Water Craft.
• Crest symbol: Urumi (flexible sword from Kalarippayattu).
• Named after the coastal town Mahe on India’s western coast.
• Commissioning planned in Mumbai (date to be announced).
• Part of Aatmanirbhar Bharat & naval indigenisation efforts.

Q9. Who won the MotoGP 2025 finale at the Valencia Grand Prix?

(A). Marc Marquez

(B). Raul Fernandez

(C). Marco Bezzecchi

(D). Fabio Di Giannantonio

Answer: c

Solution:

The correct answer is (c) Marco Bezzecchi
• Marco Bezzecchi won the MotoGP 2025 finale held in Valencia.
• He became the first Aprilia rider to win back-to-back races.
• The win also helped him finish 3rd overall in the world championship standings.
Information Booster:
• Pole position was also secured by Marco Bezzecchi.
• 2nd place: Raul Fernandez (Trackhouse team).
• 3rd place: Fabio Di Giannantonio (Ducati).
• Sprint Race Winner: Alex Marquez.
• 2025 MotoGP Champion: Marc Marquez (secured earlier in Japan).

Q10. The India–UK Joint Military Exercise ‘AJEYA WARRIOR-25’ began on which date in 2025?

(A). 15 November 2025

(B). 17 November 2025

(C). 20 November 2025

(D). 30 November 2025

Answer: b

Solution:

The correct answer is (b) 17 November 2025
• ‘AJEYA WARRIOR-25’ started on 17 November 2025 in Rajasthan.
• It is the 8th edition of the India–UK joint military exercise.
• Conducted at Mahajan Field Firing Ranges, under a UN mandate for counter-terror training.
Information Booster:
• Venue – Foreign Training Node, Mahajan Field Firing Ranges, Rajasthan.
• Edition – 8th (held biennially since 2011).
• Duration – 17 to 30 November 2025.
• Total Troops – 240 soldiers (120 each) from India and UK.
• Indian Troops represented by Sikh Regiment.
Additional Knowledge:
• Focus – Counter-terror operations in semi-urban environments.
• Exercise aims to enhance interoperability & peacekeeping training under UN.
• Previous edition – AJEYA WARRIOR-23 was held in the UK.
• Supports India’s role in global peacekeeping & Indo-Pacific security strategy.
• Similar exercises – Yudh Abhyas (US), Shakti (France), Garuda Shakti (Indonesia).