Yuva Scientist Award 2025 ?
A) Gagandeep Kang
B) Sai Gautam Gopalakrishnan
C) Randeep Guleria
D) Anil Kakodkar
Answer: B) Sai Gautam Gopalakrishnan
Explanation: IISc’s Associate Professor Sai Gautam Gopalakrishnan was recognized for contributions to computational materials science.
10. Which former judge and current Governor received an honorary Doctor of Laws (LL.D.) from KSLU?
A) Justice Sharad Bobde
B) S Abdul Nazeer
C) Justice U.U. Lalit
D) Justice R. Banumathi
Answer: B) S Abdul Nazeer
Explanation: Andhra Pradesh Governor S Abdul Nazeer received the honorary LL.D. from Karnataka State Law University.
11. India will celebrate how many years of the national song “Vande Mataram” in 2025?
A) 100 years
B) 125 years
C) 150 years
D) 175 years
Answer: C) 150 years
Explanation: 2025 marks the 150th anniversary of “Vande Mataram,” a symbol of India’s unity and patriotism.
12. Which company appointed Rahul Dravid as its brand ambassador in November 2025?
A) Coromandel International
B) Paradeep Phosphates Limited
C) Chambal Fertilisers
D) Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers
Answer: B) Paradeep Phosphates Limited
Explanation: Cricket legend Rahul Dravid became the face of Paradeep Phosphates Limited (PPL), a major fertilizer producer.
13. Which organization celebrated its 50th anniversary with a ?50 commemorative coin?
A) NTPC
B) NHPC Limited
C) ONGC
D) SJVN Limited
Answer: B) NHPC Limited
Explanation: NHPC, India’s leading hydropower company, celebrated 50 years with a special ?50 coin released by the Power Minister.
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14. Which country became the world’s first cashless nation in 2025?
A) Denmark
B) Norway
C) Sweden
D) Singapore
Answer: C) Sweden
Explanation: Sweden achieved full digital financial transition, becoming the first cashless country globally.
15. Who became the first Indian-origin and Muslim woman elected as Virginia’s Lieutenant Governor?
A) Seema Nanda
B) Ghazala Hashmi
C) Pramila Jayapal
D) Nikki Haley
Answer: B) Ghazala Hashmi
Explanation: Ghazala Hashmi made history as Virginia’s first Indian-origin, South Asian American, and Muslim Lieutenant Governor.
16. Former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga passed away in which Indian state?
A) Tamil Nadu
B) Kerala
C) Goa
D) Karnataka
Answer: B) Kerala
Explanation: Raila Odinga died at age 80 in Koothattukulam, Ernakulam district, Kerala.
17. Which Central Asian nation is set to join the Abraham Accords ?
A) Uzbekistan
B) Kazakhstan
C) Kyrgyzstan
D) Turkmenistan
Answer: B) Kazakhstan
Explanation: Kazakhstan is preparing to join the US-brokered Abraham Accords for regional normalization with Israel.