1. The Government of India recently granted GI tags to which traditional Lepcha musical instruments?
A. Chyabrung and Madal
B. Tungbuk and Pumtong Pulit
C. Pena and Dholak
D. Tingtang and Sikar
✔️ Answer: B. Tungbuk and Pumtong Pulit
Explanation: Both instruments belong to the indigenous Lepcha community , and received GI certification to protect cultural identity and craftsmanship.
2. Sunapur and Puri Golden Beach, recently awarded Blue Flag certification, are located in which state?
A. Kerala
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Odisha
D. Andhra Pradesh
✔️ Answer: C. Odisha
Explanation: Blue Flag certification recognises top global standards in cleanliness, safety & eco-friendly tourism , and both beaches fall in Odisha.
3. India’s proposed underwater research lab under Vision 2047 will be established at what depth?
A. 1,000 metres
B. 2,500 metres
C. 4,000 metres
D. 6,000 metres
✔️ Answer: D. 6,000 metres
Explanation: India plans the world’s deepest underwater research station at 6 km depth , enabling long-duration deep-sea studies.
4. India will host the 20th UNESCO ICH Committee session in 2025 at which location?
A. Bengaluru Palace
B. Red Fort, Delhi
C. Hyderabad International Convention Centre
D. Vigyan Bhawan
✔️ Answer: B. Red Fort, Delhi
Explanation: The event will host 1,000+ delegates , focusing on safeguarding intangible cultural heritage.
5. Which international day is observed on 16 November?
A. International Students’ Day
B. National Epilepsy Day
C. International Day for Tolerance
D. World Heritage Day
✔️ Answer: C. International Day for Tolerance
Explanation: Promotes respect & acceptance of cultural diversity .
6. The 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup will be jointly hosted by:
A. India & Germany
B. Belgium & Netherlands
C. Australia & Spain
D. France & England
✔️ Answer: B. Belgium & Netherlands
Explanation: First time both men’s & women’s events will be held together in a dual-host format .
7. Shafali Verma was recently appointed as Brand Ambassador of which institution?
A. NITI Aayog Women Cell
B. Ministry of Youth Affairs
C. Haryana State Women’s Commission
D. National Commission for Women
✔️ Answer: C. Haryana State Women’s Commission
Explanation: Appointment post India’s 2025 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup victory .
8. India’s banking credit growth (YoY) as of 31 October 2025 was:
A. 8.5%
B. 10.1%
C. 11.3%
D. 12.8%
Month: Current Affairs - November 17, 2025
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