1. Who chaired the 16th Finance Commission (XVIFC), which recently submitted its report to the President of India?
A. N. K. Singh
B. Arvind Panagariya
C. Bibek Debroy
D. Raghuram Rajan
Answer: B. Arvind Panagariya
Explanation: The 16th Finance Commission is headed by Arvind Panagariya , former Vice-Chairman of NITI Aayog.
2. Which Australian sportsperson won the Don Award 2025, the country’s highest sporting honour?
A. Daniel Ricciardo
B. Alex de Minaur
C. Oscar Piastri
D. Steve Smith
Answer: C. Oscar Piastri
Explanation: Formula One driver Oscar Piastri received the Don Award for his outstanding 2025 season.
3. Where were the 2025 Governors Awards, where Tom Cruise received an Honorary Oscar, held?
A. Beverly Hills Hotel
B. Dolby Theatre
C. Ray Dolby Ballroom, Los Angeles
D. Universal Studios
Answer: C. Ray Dolby Ballroom, Los Angeles
Explanation: Tom Cruise, aged 63, received his first Honorary Oscar at the Ray Dolby Ballroom .
4. What sector is associated with the National Gopal Ratna Awards (NGRA) 2025?
A. Environment
B. Livestock and Dairy
C. Sports
D. Rural Governance
Answer: B. Livestock and Dairy
Explanation: NGRA is among India’s highest civilian honours in the livestock and dairy sector .
5. Who was appointed UNICEF India Celebrity Advocate in 2025?
A. Sai Pallavi
B. Keerthy Suresh
C. Alia Bhatt
D. Richa Chadha
Answer: B. Keerthy Suresh
Explanation: National Award-winning actress Keerthy Suresh will promote child rights, education and gender equality.
6. Which military exercise between India and the UK began on 17 November 2025?
A. Yudh Abhyas
B. Indradhanush
C. Ajeya Warrior-25
D. Konkan Shakti
Answer: C. Ajeya Warrior-25
Explanation: Ajeya Warrior is the bilateral army exercise held at Mahajan Field Firing Ranges, Rajasthan.
7. India won how many total medals at the 24th Asian Archery Championships 2025 in Dhaka?
A. 8
B. 9
C. 10
D. 12
Answer: C. 10
Explanation: India topped the championship with 10 medals – 6 Gold, 3 Silver, 1 Bronze.
8. Which platform became India’s first UPI service designed exclusively for women?
A. PayHer
B. FemUPI
C. LxmePay
D. ShaktiPay
Month: Current Affairs - November 19, 2025
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