on smoking in 2025?
A) New Zealand
B) Maldives
C) Singapore
D) Japan
Answer: B) Maldives
Explanation: The Maldives introduced the world’s first generational smoking ban , barring anyone born on or after January 1, 2007 from using or buying tobacco.
8. India and Israel signed an MoU on Defence Cooperation during which meeting?
A) 15th Joint Working Group
B) 16th Joint Working Group
C) 17th Joint Working Group
D) 18th Joint Working Group
Answer: C) 17th Joint Working Group
Explanation: The 17th JWG meeting in Tel Aviv led to the signing of an MoU to enhance collaboration in AI, cybersecurity, and defence technology .
9. Which two Indian cooperatives ranked 1st and 2nd globally in the ICA World Cooperative Monitor 2025?
A) Amul and IFFCO
B) NAFED and KRIBHCO
C) IFFCO and NAFED
D) Amul and Mother Dairy
Answer: A) Amul and IFFCO
Explanation: Amul (GCMMF) and IFFCO secured the 1st and 2nd ranks globally in the ICA World Cooperative Monitor 2025 , highlighting India’s strong cooperative sector.
10. Who became the first Muslim and first South Asian to be elected as Mayor of New York City in 2025?
A) Zohran Mamdani
B) Sadiq Khan
C) Preet Bharara
D) Humza Yousaf
Answer: A) Zohran Mamdani
Explanation: Zohran Mamdani , an Indian-origin politician, was elected Mayor of New York City , making history as the first Muslim, first South Asian , and youngest in over a century to hold the post.
11. Which Italian tennis player reclaimed the ATP World No. 1 ranking after winning the 2025 Paris Masters?
A) Matteo Berrettini
B) Jannik Sinner
C) Lorenzo Musetti
D) Fabio Fognini
Answer: B) Jannik Sinner
Explanation: Jannik Sinner regained the World No. 1 ranking after defeating Felix Auger-Aliassime in the 2025 Paris Masters final .
12. What milestone did Hockey India celebrate in November 2025?
A) 50 years of Women’s Hockey
B) 75 years of Hockey India Foundation
C) 100 years since formation of the Indian Hockey Federation
D) 25 years of National Hockey League
Answer: C) 100 years since formation of the Indian Hockey Federation
Explanation: Hockey India launched
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