Global Science & Technology
18. Which Indian company launched a CRDMO for cell and gene therapies?
A) Serum Institute of India
B) Bharat Biotech
C) Biocon Ltd.
D) Panacea Biotec
Answer: B) Bharat Biotech
Explanation: Bharat Biotech established a Contract Research Development and Manufacturing Organisation (CRDMO) to expand into advanced therapeutics.
19. SS Innovations International launched the world’s first what?
A) AI Surgical Drone
B) Tele Surgeon Console (TSC)
C) Robotic Nurse System
D) Virtual Surgery Lab
Answer: B) Tele Surgeon Console (TSC)
Explanation: The Gurugram-based startup unveiled MantrAsana , the world’s first Tele Surgeon Console, enabling remote robotic surgery.
20. Which tech giant launched Project Suncatcher to build AI data centres in space?
A) Amazon
B) Google
C) Microsoft
D) SpaceX
Answer: B) Google
Explanation: Google announced Project Suncatcher—an initiative to develop solar-powered, space-based AI data centres.
Awards and Events
21. Who received the World Leader for Peace and Security Award 2025 ?
A) Dalai Lama
B) Kailash Satyarthi
C) Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
D) A.P.J. Abdul Kalam (Posthumously)
Answer: C) Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
Explanation: The Art of Living founder was honored by the Boston Global Forum and AI World Society for promoting peace.
22. The FIFA Peace Prize will be awarded for the first time during which event?
A) FIFA Awards 2026
B) 2026 FIFA World Cup Draw
C) 2026 FIFA Congress
D) FIFA Global Summit 2026
Answer: B) 2026 FIFA World Cup Draw
Explanation: FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize to be presented during the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington DC.
Important Days
23. National Cancer Awareness Day 2025 was observed on:
A) November 5
B) November 6
C) November 7
D) November 8
Answer: C) November 7
Explanation: Every year, November 7 is observed as National Cancer Awareness Day to raise awareness about early cancer detection.
24. World Radiography Day 2025 was observed on:
A) 6 November
B) 7 November
C) 8 November
D) 9 November
Answer: C) 8 November
Explanation: The day marks the discovery of X-rays by Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen on November 8, 1895.
25. The birth anniversary of C.V. Raman is observed on which date?
A) 5 November
B) 6 November
C) 7 November
D) 8 November
Answer: C) 7 November
Explanation: Nobel Laureate Sir C.V. Raman’s birthday is celebrated on November 7 every year, also observed as National Science Day in his