Defence & Strategic
9. BEL signed a JV with which country’s defence firm for HAMMER weapon production?
A. USA
B. Russia
C. France
D. UK
Answer: C. France
📌 Explanation: BEL + Safran Electronics & Defence (France) will indigenously manufacture HAMMER.
10. The 13th Joint Military Cooperation Committee meeting between India and Oman was held in:
A. Muscat
B. Mumbai
C. Abu Dhabi
D. New Delhi
Answer: D. New Delhi
📌 Explanation: It aimed at strengthening defence collaboration.
11. OmanSat-1 will be developed by SCT Oman along with:
A. ISRO
B. Airbus Defence & Space
C. NASA
D. SpaceX
Answer: B. Airbus Defence & Space
📌 Explanation: Collaboration to develop Oman’s first communication satellite.
12. Who was nominated as Executive Chairman of NALSA?
A. Justice D.Y. Chandrachud
B. Justice Surya Kant
C. Justice Vikram Nath
D. Justice S. Ravindra Bhat
Answer: C. Justice Vikram Nath
📌 Explanation: He is the senior-most SC judge nominated to NALSA .
13. Which countries launched the ACITI Partnership for emerging tech cooperation?
A. India–Japan–USA
B. India–France–UAE
C. India–Australia–Canada
D. India–Singapore–UK
Answer: C. India–Australia–Canada
📌 Explanation: ACITI promotes trilateral ties in critical & emerging technologies .
Science & Technology
14. ISRO tested the boot-strap mode start feature on which engine?
A. PSLV H-1
B. SCE-200
C. CE-20 cryogenic engine
D. Vikas engine
Answer: C. CE-20 cryogenic engine
📌 Explanation: This enhances restart capability for future deep-space missions.
15. Government approved how many Quantum Fabrication facilities under the NQM?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
Answer: C. 4
📌 Explanation: Total investment: ₹720 crore .
International Affairs
16. Which country became the 1st in Europe to activate Starlink Direct-to-Cell?
A. Poland
B. Germany
C. Ukraine
D. Portugal
Answer: C. Ukraine
📌 Explanation: Activated in partnership with Kyivstar + Veon .
17. Which volcano erupted after ~12,000 years in Ethiopia?
A. Nyiragongo
B. Hayli Gubbi
C. Erta Ale
D. Dabbahu
Month: Current Affairs - November 26, 2025
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