New Zealand & Kenya
D) Bangladesh & Nepal
Answer: C) New Zealand & Kenya
Explanation: Both nations opposed India’s request for exclusive marketing rights.
10. The US approved defence sales worth how much to India?
A) $50 million
B) $92.8 million
C) $120 million
D) $150 million
Answer: B) $92.8 million
Explanation: Confirmed by DSCA in a Congressional notification.
11. Google opened its largest AI hardware engineering centre outside the US in:
A) Seoul
B) Taipei
C) Singapore
D) Tokyo
Answer: B) Taipei
Explanation: It strengthens the US–Taiwan strategic tech partnership.
12. The Sentinel-6B satellite was launched aboard which rocket?
A) New Glenn
B) Falcon Heavy
C) PSLV
D) Falcon-9
Answer: D) Falcon-9
Explanation: It was launched from Vandenberg SFB via SpaceX’s Falcon-9.
13. Oceansat, scheduled for launch in 2026, will use which rocket?
A) GSLV Mk-III
B) SSLV
C) PSLV N1
D) Reusable Launch Vehicle
Answer: C) PSLV N1
Explanation: It will be launched using the first commercially built PSLV-N1.
14. Which countries signed a Technical Agreement to enhance defence R&D?
A) India–Japan
B) India–France
C) India–UK
D) India–USA
Answer: B) India–France
Explanation: The agreement is between DRDO (India) and DGA (France).
15. Who received the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament & Development 2024?
A) António Guterres
B) Michelle Bachelet
C) Malala Yousafzai
D) Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
Answer: B) Michelle Bachelet
Explanation: She is the former President of Chile and ex-UN Human Rights Chief.
16. Sandhip Pradhan has been appointed as:
A) NITI Aayog Member
B) RBI Deputy Governor
C) SEBI Whole-Time Member
D) CBDT Chairman
Answer: C) SEBI Whole-Time Member
Explanation: The IRS officer will serve a three-year term.
17. Jitendra Gohil has been appointed as CIO of which company?
A) Tata AMC
B) Bajaj Finserv’s investment arm
C) HDFC Mutual Fund
D) Kotak AMC
Answer: B) Bajaj Finserv’s investment arm
Explanation: He will lead
Month: Current Affairs - November 22, 2025
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