Karnataka
Explanation: The Final Assembly Line (FAL) for Airbus’s H125 helicopter will be set up in Vemagal, Kolar district , Karnataka.
8. Which company unveiled India’s first indigenously developed electric military vehicle?
A) Mahindra Defence
B) Ashok Leyland
C) Pravaig Dynamics
D) Tata Motors
Answer: C) Pravaig Dynamics
Explanation: Bengaluru-based Pravaig Dynamics introduced the ‘Pravaig VEER EV’ , advancing India’s defence self-reliance in electric mobility.
9. Where did India and the U.S. sign the Framework for the US–India Major Defence Partnership 2025?
A) New Delhi
B) Washington D.C.
C) Kuala Lumpur
D) Jakarta
Answer: C) Kuala Lumpur
Explanation: The framework was signed in Kuala Lumpur during the 12th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) .
10. India’s GST collections in October 2025 amounted to:
A) Rs1.76 lakh crore
B) Rs1.86 lakh crore
C) Rs1.96 lakh crore
D) Rs2.06 lakh crore
Answer: C) Rs1.96 lakh crore
Explanation: India’s GST collections stood at Rs1.96 lakh crore in October 2025, showing a 4.6% year-on-year rise, though it was the slowest growth in 52 months.
11. Which two companies announced a strategic partnership to strengthen India’s AI ecosystem?
A) Infosys and Microsoft
B) TCS and Amazon
C) Reliance Industries and Google
D) Wipro and Meta
Answer: C) Reliance Industries and Google
Explanation: The collaboration aims to make AI accessible in Indian languages and strengthen national AI infrastructure.
12. The FIDE Chess World Cup Trophy was renamed in honour of which Indian chess legend?
A) R. Praggnanandhaa
B) Viswanathan Anand
C) Pentala Harikrishna
D) D. Gukesh
Answer: B) Viswanathan Anand
Explanation: The FIDE Chess World Cup Trophy has been renamed the “Viswanathan Anand Cup” to honour India’s first Grandmaster and five-time World Champion.
13. Who became India’s 90th Chess Grandmaster in 2025?
A) Nihal Sarin
B) R. Praggnanandhaa
C) Ilamparthi A.R.
D) Arjun Erigaisi
Answer: C) Ilamparthi A.R.
Explanation: Ilamparthi A.R. , a 16-year-old from Chennai, earned his final GM norm at the Bijeljina Open, Bosnia and Herzegovina , becoming India’s 90th Grandmaster.
14. Who was elected as the new Chair of the IUCN Species Survival Commission (SSC)?
A) Ramesh K. Singh
B) Vivek Menon
C) S.P. Yadav
D) Praveen Pardeshi
Answer: B) Vivek Menon
Month: Current Affairs - November 03, 2025
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