#1801

In which city in the Maldives was the 17th SAARC summit conference held on November 10-11, 2011?

(a) Male

(b) Addu

(c) Midu

(d) Dhidhdhoo

Explanation: The 17th SAARC summit was hosted by the Maldives in November 2011. The event took place in Addu City, which is the southernmost city of the Maldives. This summit focused on themes of regional connectivity and cooperation, emphasizing the importance of infrastructure and trade links among the member nations.

#1802

In which Russian city was the 10th Heads of Government meeting of the SCO held in November 2011?

(a) Perm

(b) St. Petersburg

(c) Chistopol

(d) Moscow

Explanation: The 10th meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation member states took place in St. Petersburg, Russia, in November 2011. This summit focused on regional economic cooperation, trade facilitation, and strengthening security ties among the member nations during a period of significant geopolitical transition in Central Asia.

#1803

At which meeting in November 1988 did Yasser Arafat declare the establishment of an independent Palestinian state?

(a) Meeting of Palestinian National Council in Algiers

(b) Meeting of Palestinian National Council in Palestine

(c) Meeting of Palestinian National Council in Nigeria

(d) Meeting of Palestinian National Council in Kuwait

Explanation: During the 19th session of the Palestinian National Council held in Algiers in November 1988, Yasser Arafat proclaimed the Declaration of Independence of the State of Palestine. This symbolic act was intended to establish a sovereign Palestinian state with Jerusalem as its capital, reflecting the aspirations of the Palestinian people for self-determination.

#1804

Which measure did Iran take on 14 November 2004 to address international concerns regarding its nuclear activities?

(a) Presented its case before Security Council

(b) Voluntary and temporary suspended its Uranium Programme

(c) Called the world to negotiate on the matter

(d) Called the inspection team to inspect its programme

Explanation: In November 2004, Iran reached an agreement with the EU-3 (France, Germany, and the UK) to voluntarily and temporarily suspend its uranium enrichment-related activities. This diplomatic effort was intended to build confidence and allow for negotiations regarding the nature of Iran's nuclear program, demonstrating a willingness to engage with international non-proliferation standards at that specific time.

#1805

Who served as the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire when Russia declared war on the state on November 2, 1914?

(a) Suleiman I the Magnificent

(b) Osman III

(c) Mehmed V

(d) Enver Pasha

Explanation: Mehmed V was the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire during the onset of World War I. His reign lasted from 1909 until his death in 1918. The Ottoman Empire's entry into the war on the side of the Central Powers led to declarations of war from the Allied nations, including Russia, which officially declared war on the Ottoman Empire in November 1914.

#1806

As of November 2020, how many nuclear power reactors were operational in India?

(a) 21

(b) 23

(c) 20

(d) 22

Explanation: As of November 2020, the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) reported that there were 22 nuclear power reactors in operation across India. These reactors contribute to the national grid, providing a stable source of baseload electricity as part of India's diversified energy strategy.

#1807

What is the historical name of the conflict that began in late November 1939 between Finland and the Soviet Union following Finland's rejection of Soviet territorial demands?

(a) Winter War

(b) Vyborg War

(c) Karelian War

(d) Continuation War

Explanation: The conflict between Finland and the Soviet Union in 1939 is widely known as the Winter War. While the provided answer key identifies it as the 'Vyborg War,' this is a less common designation. The conflict arose after Finland refused Soviet demands for territorial concessions near Leningrad, leading to a Soviet invasion. The term 'Winter War' is the standard historical nomenclature for this specific military engagement.

#1808

Which individual was responsible for banning the Communist Party of the Soviet Union in November 1991?

(a) Yeltsin

(b) Dmitry Medvedev

(c) Vladimir Putin

(d) None of them

Explanation: Boris Yeltsin, as the President of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic, issued decrees in August and November 1991 that suspended and eventually banned the activities of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union on Russian territory. The source answer identifies Vladimir Putin, which is historically inaccurate, as Putin was not in a position of national leadership at that time.

#1809

Which nation hosted the 12th BRICS summit on November 17, 2020, conducted virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic?

(a) Russia

(b) Poland

(c) India

(d) South Africa

Explanation: The 12th BRICS summit was held under the chairmanship of Russia. Due to the global health crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the summit was conducted via video conference. The leaders of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa discussed cooperation in various sectors, including health, security, and economic recovery, while emphasizing the need for multilateralism in addressing global challenges.

#1810

Which military commander established a short-lived anti-Bolshevik regime in Crimea between March and November 1920?

(a) Sergey Mironov

(b) Vladimir Volfovich

(c) Zhirirlovshiy

(d) General Wrangel

Explanation: Pyotr Nikolayevich Wrangel, known as General Wrangel, was a commander of the White Army during the Russian Civil War. After taking command of the White forces in the south, he established a government in Crimea in 1920, which served as the final major stronghold for the anti-Bolshevik movement before its collapse later that year.

#1811

Which political figure was proclaimed the supreme leader of Russia on November 18, 1918?

(a) General Lavr Kornilov

(b) Vladimir Lenin

(c) Leon Trotsky

(d) Admiral Alexander Kolchak

Explanation: While the date provided in the question is historically associated with Admiral Alexander Kolchak's proclamation as Supreme Ruler of Russia during the Civil War, the provided answer key identifies Vladimir Lenin. Lenin was the leader of the Bolshevik government established in 1917. This discrepancy suggests a potential confusion between the Bolshevik leadership and the White movement's leadership during the Russian Civil War.

#1812

According to United Nations projections, what was the estimated average global life expectancy by 2025?

(a) 54

(b) 46

(c) 71

(d) 80

Explanation: The United Nations has historically tracked global demographic trends, including life expectancy. The figure of 71 years was a widely cited projection for the mid-2020s, reflecting improvements in global health, nutrition, and medical technology over the preceding decades.

#1813

According to United Nations projections, what is the estimated global average life expectancy by the year 2025?

(a) 71

(b) 54

(c) 80

(d) 46

Explanation: The United Nations has projected that by 2025, the average life expectancy worldwide will reach 71 years, indicating a steady increase in human lifespan due to advances in healthcare and living standards.

#1814

Which urban center is projected to be the most populous megacity by the year 2025?

(a) New York

(b) Mumbai

(c) Beijing

(d) Tokyo

Explanation: Tokyo has historically maintained its status as the world's most populous metropolitan area for several decades. Demographic projections consistently identified it as the largest megacity leading up to 2025 due to its massive urban sprawl and high population density, despite shifts in global growth patterns.

#1815

Which metropolitan area is projected to maintain the largest population by 2025?

(a) Mumbai

(b) Beijing

(c) Tokyo

(d) New York

Explanation: According to United Nations demographic projections, Tokyo is expected to remain the world's most populous megacity by 2025. This status is attributed to its sustained role as a global economic hub, high density, and the continued concentration of human and capital resources within the Greater Tokyo Area, despite Japan's overall aging population trends.

#1816

Which number format is used to display the month as a single text character (such as N for November)?

(a) m

(b) None of these

(c) mmmmm

(d) mm

Explanation: The source answer is option C (mmmmm). Review the stem and options, then update the correct answer in Question Bank if the source key is wrong.

#1817

Consider the following statements about the US-Pakistan trade negotiations as of July 2026: 1. Pakistan successfully negotiated a reduction in the initial IEEPA-based tariff from 29 per cent to 19 per cent in 2025. 2. The temporary global tariff of 10 per cent imposed under Section 122 is scheduled to expire on July 24, 2026. 3. India is currently facing a lower proposed tariff under Section 301 than Pakistan. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) All three

Explanation: Statement 1 is correct regarding the 2025 tariff reduction. Statement 2 is correct as the Section 122 tariff has a 150-day statutory limit expiring on July 24, 2026. Statement 3 is incorrect because India faces a 12.5% tariff, which is higher than Pakistan's 10%. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2016679/finance-minister-aurangzeb-arrives-in-us-on-3-day-visit-expected-to-hold-talks-on-trade-finance-investment, 19 Jul 2026]

#1818

Consider the following statements about the BPS-2026 notification: 1. The new pay scales apply to federal civil employees paid from both civil and defence estimates. 2. Employees posted abroad are eligible to receive the Ad hoc Relief Allowance-2026 during their foreign tenure. 3. The 2022 and 2025 ad hoc relief allowances were abolished upon the implementation of the new scales. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) All three

Explanation: Statement 1 is correct as the notification covers both civil and defence estimates. Statement 3 is correct as the 2022 and 2025 allowances were merged and abolished. Statement 2 is incorrect because employees posted abroad are explicitly excluded from receiving the allowance during their foreign posting. [Source: https://www.brecorder.com/news/40431195/salary-increase-notified-govt-issues-revised-bps-2026-for-civil-servants, 22 Jul 2026]

#1819

According to the Economic Survey 2025-26, what was the total wheat production in Pakistan for FY26?

(a) 28.40 million tonnes

(b) 29.61 million tonnes

(c) 31.20 million tonnes

(d) None of these

Explanation: The Economic Survey 2025-26 reported that wheat production increased to 29.61 million tonnes in FY26, up from 28.40 million tonnes in the previous fiscal year. Option A represents the production figure for FY25, making it a plausible but incorrect distractor. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018192/private-sector-rejects-govt-wheat-import-plan, 25 Jul 2026]

#1820

The primary surplus achieved by Pakistan during the period of July 2025 to April 2026 was:

(a) 3.5 percent of GDP

(b) 3.0 percent of GDP

(c) 2.5 percent of GDP

(d) 4.0 percent of GDP

Explanation: Effective expenditure management and revenue mobilization efforts enabled the government to achieve a primary surplus of 3.5 percent of GDP during the Jul-Apr period of the 2026 fiscal year. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2011978/govt-expects-easing-inflationary-pressure-in-new-fiscal-year-following-reopening-of-strait-of-hormuz, 30 Jun 2026]

November 2025 Current Affairs MCQs & Solutions