Latest Current Affairs Quiz: 7-11-2025

Test your knowledge with the 7th November 2025 Current Affairs Quiz and stay ahead in competitive exams. Covering important updates in Technology, Policy, Economy, and Sports, this quiz helps UPSC, SSC, and Banking aspirants revise daily news effectively and strengthen general awareness. Stay informed, improve your GK, and boost your exam preparation with this interactive and comprehensive daily quiz.

Q1. Where was India’s first Digital Museum of Tribal Freedom Fighters inaugurated in November 2025?

(A). Ranchi, Jharkhand

(B). Nava Raipur, Chhattisgarh

(C). Bhubaneswar, Odisha

(D). Shillong, Meghalaya

Answer: b

Solution: The correct answer is (b) Nava Raipur, Chhattisgarh.

Explanation

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated India’s first fully digital museum dedicated to tribal freedom fighters at Nava Raipur (Atal Nagar), Chhattisgarh.
• The museum is named Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Memorial and Tribal Freedom Fighters Museum.

Information Booster

• Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh (1820–1857) was the first martyr of Chhattisgarh, executed by the British for leading a revolt during the 1856–57 famine.
• The museum uses VFX, digital projections, QR storytelling, and interactive screens.

Museum highlights tribal uprisings such as,

• Halba Rebellion
• Bhumkal Movement
• Paralkot Uprising
• Jungle Satyagraha
  

Additional Knowledge

• The Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium in Raipur is also named in his honor.
• The museum promotes cultural preservation, tourism, and recognition of tribal role in the Freedom Movement.
• The project aligns with the government’s initiative to honor Unsung Tribal Freedom Fighters, especially highlighted during Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas (15 November).

Q2. What is the name of the third ship of the Survey Vessel Large (SVL) class commissioned by the Indian Navy in November 2025, and what key role does it serve?

(A). INS Sandhayak – Anti-submarine warfare

(B). INS Nirdeshak – Mine-laying operations

(C). INS Ikshak – Hydrographic survey and disaster relief

(D). INS Dhruv – Strategic missile tracking

Answer: c

Solution: The correct answer is (c) INS Ikshak – Hydrographic survey and disaster relief

Explanation

• INS Ikshak, commissioned on 6 November 2025 at Naval Base Kochi, is the third Survey Vessel Large (SVL) class ship built by GRSE under the Make in India initiative.
• The ship is equipped to carry out deep-water hydrographic surveys and function as a Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) platform when required.
  

Information Booster

• The SVL class project was initiated in 2018 under a contract with Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata.
• The first two SVL ships commissioned were INS Sandhayak and INS Nirdeshak.
• INS Ikshak has a displacement of 3,400 tonnes, length of 110 meters, and speed of over 18 knots.
• Equipped with AUVs, ROVs, side-scan sonar, and oceanographic sensors for accurate seabed mapping.
• It is the first SVL vessel to include dedicated accommodation for women personnel, enhancing gender inclusivity in the Indian Navy.

Q3. Which of the following cities were added to the UNESCO Creative Cities Network in 2025 under the field of Architecture, introduced for the first time?

1. Quito

2. Rovaniemi

3. Ho Chi Minh City

4. Kashan

(A). 1, 2 and 3 only

(B). 2, 3 and 4 only

(C). 1, 2 and 4 only

(D). All of the above

Answer: c

Solution: The correct answer is (c) 1, 2 and 4 only

Explanation

• Quito, Rovaniemi, and Kashan were added in 2025 under the newly introduced Architecture category of UNESCO Creative Cities Network.
• Ho Chi Minh City was added in the Film category, not Architecture, hence statement 3 is incorrect.
  

Information Booster:

• UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) was launched in 2004 to promote cooperation among cities recognizing creativity as a strategic factor for sustainable development.
• In 2025, the network expanded to 408 cities from over 100 countries, adding 58 new cities.
• Architecture was introduced for the first time as a recognized creative field in 2025.
• Cities selected under Architecture in 2025: Bistrita (Romania), Kashan (Iran), Lusail (Qatar), Quito (Ecuador), Rovaniemi (Finland).The selection reflects focus on urban heritage, sustainable design, and planning innovation.
  

Additional Knowledge

• Abuja was added under Literature, noted for “Literacy by Radio” and creative writers’ workshops.
• Lucknow entered under Gastronomy, promoting regional cuisine and sustainable food practices.
• New Orleans was recognized under Music, reinforcing its global identity in jazz and heritage performance.
• Each member city commits to enhancing cultural policies, fostering creative economies, and sharing best practices globally.
• The announcement followed the MONDIACULT 2025 global culture conference organized by UNESCO to shape future cultural strategies.

Q4. Veteran singer and actress Sulakshana Pandit, who passed away in November 2025, was best known for her contributions to which Indian film industry?

(A). Malayalam Cinema

(B). Bengali Cinema

(C). Hindi Cinema

(D). Marathi Cinema

Answer: c

Solution: The correct answer is (c) Hindi Cinema.

Explanation

• Sulakshana Pandit (1954–2025) was a noted playback singer and actress who made significant contributions to Hindi cinema, particularly during the 1970s and 1980s.
  

Information Booster

• Passed away on 6 November 2025 in Mumbai at age 71.
• Belonged to a renowned musical family → sister of Jatin–Lalit and niece of Pandit Jasraj.
• Iconic song: “Tu Hi Saagar Hai Tu Hi Kinara” from Sankalp (1975).
• Debuted in films like Uljhan (1975) and worked opposite Sanjeev Kumar, Rajesh Khanna, Vinod Khanna.

Q5. Who was awarded the Manohar Parrikar Yuva Scientist Award 2025, and in which field?

(A). Dr. Anil Kakodkar – Nuclear Physics

(B). Dr. Sai Gautam Gopalakrishnan – Computational Materials Science

(C). Dr. Sai Gautam Gopalakrishnan – Renewable Energy

(D). Dr. Shivam Desai – Materials Chemistry

Answer: b

Solution: The correct answer is (b) Dr. Sai Gautam Gopalakrishnan – Computational Materials Science

Explanation

• Dr. Sai Gautam Gopalakrishnan, Associate Professor at IISc Bengaluru, received the Manohar Parrikar Yuva Scientist Award 2025 for his impactful work in computational materials science.
• His research involves atomic-level simulations and AI integration to accelerate material discovery for sectors like energy, aerospace, and electronics.
  

Information Booster

• The Manohar Parrikar Yuva Scientist Award was instituted by the Government of Goa in memory of Manohar Parrikar, India’s former Defence Minister and Goa CM.
• The award includes ₹5 lakh, making it the highest national prize in science and technology for young researchers.
• The selection committee was chaired by Dr. Anil Kakodkar, a renowned nuclear scientist.
• The award will be presented at the Manohar Parrikar Vigyan Mahotsav in December 2025.
• Only 10 out of 50 applicants were shortlisted from top research institutes across India.

Q6. India officially withdrew its military presence from which overseas airbase by October 2025?

(A). Minhad Airbase (UAE)

(B). Farkhor Airbase (Tajikistan)

(C). Ayni Airbase (Tajikistan)

(D). Al-Udeid Airbase (Qatar)

Answer: c

Solution: The correct answer is (c) Ayni Airbase (Tajikistan).

Explanation

• India formally ended its deployment at the Ayni (Gissar) Airbase, located west of Dushanbe, Tajikistan, by October 2025.
• The withdrawal followed the expiry of the 2002 bilateral agreement and the strategic decline after the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan (2021).
• Ayni was India’s first and only overseas military installation, jointly operated with Tajikistan.
  

Information Booster 

• Ayni Airbase: Also called Gissar Aerodrome
• Location: ~15 km west of Dushanbe, Tajikistan
• Bilateral Operating Agreement Signed:2002
• Runway Extended by India:3,200 meters
• Investment by India:USD 70–100 million (via IAF + BRO)
  

Additional Knowledge 

• India’s 1st foreign base:Farkhor Airbase (1998) operated till 2008
• Ayni was strategically linked to Northern Alliance support against Taliban
• Post Taliban takeover (2021) → Strategic relevance reduced
• Tajikistan shares border with Afghanistan, China, Uzbekistan & Kyrgyzstan
• Ayni was part of India’s Central Asia Military Diplomacy Strategy

Q7. A ₹50 commemorative coin was released in November 2025 to mark the Golden Jubilee of which central public sector enterprise?

(A). NTPC Limited

(B). SJVN Limited

(C). NHPC Limited

(D). NLC India Limited

Answer: c

Solution: The correct answer is (c) NHPC Limited.

Explanation

• On 6 November 2025, Union Minister Manohar Lal released a ₹50 commemorative coin to mark 50 years of NHPC.
• NHPC was established on 7 November 1975 and has grown from a hydropower developer to a 100% Green Energy Company.
• A comic book titled “Chhota Bheem aur Bada Bandh” was also launched to promote awareness about hydropower among children.
  

Information Booster 

• NHPC Founded:1975
• 50th Foundation Day:7 November 2025
• Installed Capacity: ~8,333 MW (Hydro + Renewable)
• Under Construction: ~9,700+ MW
• Headquarters: Faridabad, Haryana
• Status: India’s largest hydropower development CPSU

Additional Knowledge

• CMD of NHPC (2025): R. P. Goyal
• NHPC is expanding into solar, wind, pumped storage, and green hydrogen projects.
• The commemorative ₹50 coin was issued by the Ministry of Finance.
• The comic book initiative supports energy education for youth & schools.
• This event aligns with India’s Renewable Energy Target of 500 GW by 2030.

Q8. PM Narendra Modi inaugurated ESTIC 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. During the event, which major funding initiative was launched?

(A). Atal Innovation Mission Fund

(B). PM Research Fellowship Scheme

(C). Rs 1 Lakh Crore RDI Scheme Fund

(D). Technology Development Fund

Answer: c

Solution: The correct answer is (c) Rs 1 Lakh Crore RDI Scheme Fund.

Explanation

• The fund was launched during the Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC) 2025 held from 3–5 November 2025.
• It aims to strengthen India’s Research, Development, and Innovation (RDI) ecosystem.
• The event also marked the operationalisation of the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) under the ANRF Act, 2023.
  

Information Booster

• Event Name: ESTIC 2025
• Venue: Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
• Theme:“Viksit Bharat 2047 – Pioneering Sustainable Innovation, Technological Advancement and Empowerment”
• Organised by: Department of Science & Technology (DST)
• Guided by: Office of the Principal Scientific Advisor (PSA)
  

Additional Knowledge

• ANRF Act was passed in:2023
• ANRF replaces the Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB)
• ARCI Hyderabad partnered in organizing the conclave
• The RDI fund aims to support universities, startups, industry–academia collaborations
• Focus sectors include deep tech, green energy, AI, semiconductors, and space research

Q9. Kazakhstan is set to join which diplomatic framework aimed at normalizing relations between Israel and Muslim-majority countries?

(A). BRICS+

(B). QUAD

(C). Abraham Accords

(D). Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)

Answer: c

Solution: The correct answer is (c) Abraham Accords.

Explanation

• The Abraham Accords (2020) are a U.S.-brokered initiative to normalize ties between Israel and Muslim-majority nations.
• On 6 November 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump indicated that Kazakhstan is in final negotiations to join, expanding the accords into Central Asia.
  

Information Booster

• Initial Signatories (2020):UAE and Bahrain
• Later Joined:Morocco and Sudan
• Objective: Diplomatic relations, economic cooperation & strategic security partnerships
• Kazakhstan’s move strengthens U.S. engagement in Central Asia amid Russian & Chinese influence.
  

Additional Knowledge

• Announcement made after a C5+1 meeting (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan + U.S.).
• Kazakhstan already has existing trade and diplomatic ties with Israel.
• Saudi Arabia has not joined yet—conditioning normalization on Palestinian statehood progress.

Q10. Which country is recognized as the world’s first cashless country?

(A). Denmark

(B). China

(C). Sweden

(D). South Korea

Answer: c

Solution: The correct answer is: (c) Sweden

Explanation

Sweden has become the first country in the world where most financial transactions are done digitally through cards, mobile wallets, and online banking.
Physical cash is rarely used, and many shops and public places display “No Cash Accepted” signs.
The government and Sveriges Riksbank strongly supported the move through secure digital payment systems.

Information Booster

• Major digital payment app in Sweden → Swish (launched in 2012)
• Cash in circulation in Sweden → only about 0.5% of GDP
• Sweden is also developing its Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) called e-Krona.
• Many banks in Sweden have fully stopped handling cash.
• Sweden is known as a global leader in transparency and digital governance.
  

Additional Knowledge

• Countries moving toward cashless economy: Norway, Finland, Denmark, China, South Korea.
• China widely uses WeChat Pay and Alipay for digital payments.
• Norway is expected to reach 99% cashless transactions by 2030.
• Digital payments reduce corruption, theft, and counterfeit currency.