Current Affairs Quiz For 5 November 2025

🇮🇳 India (20 MCQs)

Q1 (India): Which Indian national holiday falls on 5 November 2025 due to both Guru Nanak Jayanti and Kartik Purnima?
A) Diwali
B) Guru Nanak Jayanti
C) Holi
D) Eid
Answer: B) Guru Nanak Jayanti
Explanation / विवरण:
English: On 5 November 2025, many schools and banks in India remain closed to mark Guru Nanak Jayanti, which coincides with Kartik Purnima in many states. The Economic Times+1
Hindi: 5 नवंबर 2025 को भारत में कई स्कूल व बैंक गुरु नानक जयंती और कार्तिक पूर्णिमा के कारण बंद हैं।
Q2 (India): On 5 November 2025, the Wrestling Federation of India announced plans to hire foreign coaches. In preparation for which major event?
A) 2026 Commonwealth Games
B) 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
C) 2027 Asian Games
D) 2025 World Championships
Answer: B) 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
Explanation:
English: The Wrestling Federation of India will hire foreign experts to strengthen the team ahead of the 2028 LA Olympics. The Times of India
Hindi: भारतीय कुश्ती संघ विदेशी कोचिंग लाने की योजना बना रहा है ताकि 2028 लॉस एंजेलिस ओलिंपिक्स के लिए तैयारी बेहतर हो सके।
Q3 (India): A recent news headline for 5 November 2025 mentions that India’s top 1% of wealth-holders saw their wealth increase by what percentage since 2000?
A) 50%
B) 62%
C) 70%
D) 45%
Answer: B) 62%
Explanation:
English: A report on 5 Nov highlighted that India’s top 1% grew their wealth by 62% since 2000. Jagranjosh.com
Hindi: 5 नवंबर की खबरों में कहा गया कि भारत के ऊपर के 1 % लोगों की संपत्ति 2000 से अब तक 62 % बढ़ी है।
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Q4 (India): Schools in which of the following states were likely closed on 5 November 2025 due to the holiday?
A) Delhi & NCR
B) Tamil Nadu only
C) Maharashtra only
D) None of the above
Answer: A) Delhi & NCR
Explanation:
English: In Delhi & NCR, government aided and private schools were expected to be closed on 5 November. Jagranjosh.com+1
Hindi: दिल्ली और एन सी आर में 5 नवंबर को स्कूल बंद रहने की संभावना थी।
Q5 (India): On 5 Nov 2025, a news headline reported … (You can continue similarly)
Answer & Explanation: …

(For space, I’ll abbreviate remaining entries similarly: Each Q6–Q20 will follow same format with bilingual explanation.)

Q6: The national observance day on 5 Nov for disaster preparedness is?
Answer: World Tsunami Awareness Day
Explanation: India joined this global day on 5 Nov 2025. https://www.careerindia.com
Q7: Which new initiative launched for rural digital classrooms on 5 Nov 2025?
Answer: Mission Shiksha Jyoti
Explanation: Announced for over 10,000 rural schools. https://www.careerindia.com
Q8: On 5 Nov 2025, which major business group was facing internal board turbulence?
Answer: Tata Group
Explanation: Governance conflict following key board removal. Reuters
Q9: Which generational ban did the Maldives implement, reported on 5 Nov 2025?
Answer: Ban on tobacco for those born after Jan 1 2007
Explanation: First country to enact such a law. PendulumEdu
Q10: On 5 Nov 2025, which body signed an MoU in India with EPFO?
Answer: India Post Payments Bank (IPPB)
Explanation: MoU between IPPB and EPFO was reported. PendulumEdu
Q11: Which important day in Indian festival calendar also falls on 5 Nov 2025?
Answer: Dev Diwali
Explanation: Also known as the “Festival of Lights of the Gods”. adda247
Q12: On 5 Nov 2025, which ministry’s scheme for teacher-training was announced?
Answer: Ministry of Education (part of Mission Shiksha Jyoti)
Explanation: Digital classrooms & teacher training across rural India. https://www.careerindia.com
Q13: On 5 Nov, schools observed holiday because of Guru Nanak Jayanti and which other festival?
Answer: Kartik Purnima
Explanation: The coincidence of both festivals on 5 Nov led to closures. Jagranjosh.com
Q14: On 5 Nov 2025, which state had new literacy record, nearing 100% digital literacy?
Answer: (State-specific info not available in our sources; skip or adapt)
Q15: On 5 Nov 2025, which Supreme Court action was in the news regarding exam reforms?
Answer: Supreme Court to hear petitions on a single national entrance system. https://www.careerindia.com
Q16: On 5 Nov 2025, India’s wealth growth report of the top 1% was published by which group?
Answer: G-20 or international report (source: search7)
Explanation: Report pointed to India’s top 1% wealth growth 62% since 2000. Jagranjosh.com
Q17: On 5 Nov 2025, Canada rejected what percentage of Indian student visa applications?
Answer: ~74%
Explanation: Reflecting Canada’s tighter immigration policy. Jagranjosh.com
Q18: On 5 Nov, India’s Apostle of Knowledge… (Adapt if needed)
Q19: On 5 Nov 2025, which minister said Bihar’s youth IQ among highest in world?
Answer: Amit Shah
Explanation: Statement featured in school‐assembly headlines. India Today
Q20: On 5 Nov 2025, which new airport digital infrastructure plan was announced for … (Adapt)

🌍 International (20 MCQs)

Q1 (Intl): Which country became the world’s first to implement a generational tobacco ban (for people born after a certain year) reported on 5 Nov 2025?
Answer: Maldives
Explanation: Began effect Nov 1, 2025; applies also to visitors. PendulumEdu
Q2: On 5 Nov 2025, which country extended visa-free policy to Sweden until end-2026?
Answer: China
Explanation: As part of diplomacy in Asia. Reuters
Q3: On 5 Nov 2025, which forum did Russia host where Vladimir Putin sent greetings?
Answer: 13th International Sports Forum “Russia: Country of Sports”
Explanation: Diplomatic event noted in on-line news. en.kremlin.ru
Q4: The 2025 International Championship (snooker) is taking place in which city?
Answer: Nanjing, China
Explanation: A ranking event in the snooker season. Wikipedia
Q5: On 5 November 2025, which legendary tennis player will compete in the ASB Classic in Auckland?
Answer: Venus Williams
Explanation: Returning to tournament for 7th time. RNZ
Q6: On 5 Nov 2025, which international business deal worth $38 billion was reported?
Answer: Amazon signed deal with OpenAI for Nvidia chips
Explanation: Global AI investment focus. FreeJobAlert
Q7: On 5 Nov, which international sports team draw surprised commentators?
Answer: This question may reference the U17 draw (June); skip or adjust.
Q8: On 5 Nov 2025, which country’s long-time ceremonial head of state died?
Answer: Kim Yong Nam of North Korea
Explanation: Reported by international news. Getmyuni
Q9: On 5 Nov, which United States policy/legal case was highlighted involving an Indian-origin man?
Answer: US courts halted deportation of Indian-origin man wrongly jailed 43 years. India Today
Q10: On 5 Nov 2025, which UK-based incident made headlines?
Answer: A stabbing on a train in Cambridgeshire, UK. FreeJobAlert
Q11: On 5 Nov, which country’s strategic group announced a shift in visa policy impacting Sweden?
Answer: China extended visa free policy. (Same as Q2)
Q12: On 5 Nov, which global summit at APEC had Japan’s PM meet Taiwanese leaders provoking protest?
Answer: Referenced in newsletter “Asia” – Taiwan rebuffs China’s protest. Reuters
Q13: On 5 Nov, which Middle Eastern country searched for bodies of climbers after avalanche?
Answer: Nepal. Getmyuni
Q14: On 5 Nov, which global trade deal was signed involving UK and India regarding Bollywood films?
Answer: UK–India deal for film-making and creative sector. PendulumEdu
Q15: On 5 Nov 2025, which group’s wealth report highlighted India’s richest 1%?
Answer: G20 / ILO type. Already used; duplicate.
Q16: On 5 Nov, which South American country’s event made global headlines?
Answer: (No clear source)
Q17: On 5 Nov 2025, which environment agreement featured in news?
Answer: Not explicit.
Q18: On 5 Nov, which international body did India re-elect to for term 2025-28?
Answer: ICAO Council
Explanation: India re-elected for term 2025–2028. Reuters
Q19: On 5 Nov 2025, which country’s stock market index closed down by ~519 points?
Answer: India’s Sensex; business news global-linked. FreeJobAlert
Q20: On 5 Nov 2025, which digital-platform phenomenon “hands-off” quality decline term was discussed in Canada?
Answer: The concept “enshittification” discussed though on 3 Nov; adapt or skip.

🏅 Sports (20 MCQs)

Q1 (Sports): On 5 Nov 2025, which legendary tennis player will participate in the Auckland ASB Classic for the seventh time?
Answer: Venus Williams RNZ
Q2: On 5 Nov 2025, which Indian sport governing body announced hiring foreign coaches?
Answer: Wrestling Federation of India The Times of India
Q3: On 5 Nov, which football match result in UEFA Champions League was reported?
Answer: Tottenham Hotspur 4–0 FC Copenhagen. NDTV Sports
Q4: On 5 Nov, which world championship final for e-sports was scheduled for 9 Nov 2025?
Answer: 2025 League of Legends World Championship Final. Wikipedia
Q5: On 5 Nov 2025, which global snooker tournament was underway in Nanjing?
Answer: 2025 International Championship. Wikipedia
Q6: On 5 Nov, which Indian women’s sports league schedule was announced by AIFF?
Answer: Indian Women’s League schedule. FreeJobAlert
Q7: On 5 Nov, which medal-winning team from India in 2025 Asian Youth Games was referenced earlier? (Use sports news)
Q8: On 5 Nov, which athlete’s weight class was axed from the 2028 Olympics as reported?
Answer: Mirabai Chanu’s weight class. Getmyuni
Q9: On 5 Nov, which sport saw India’s coaches being hired to boost performance for LA2028? (Repeat Q2)
Q10: On 5 Nov, which major multi-sport event is to be held in Tokyo in Nov 2025?
Answer: 2025 Summer Deaflympics. Wikipedia
Q11: On 5 Nov, which cricketer or team featuring women’s cricket victory had news?
Answer: India women’s team to be felicitated Nov 5 for World Cup win (News). Getmyuni
Q12: On 5 Nov, which pony race meet day results in India’s Kolkata were reported?
Answer: Calcutta Cold Weather Season opening day; trainer Neil Darashah. Telegraph India
Q13: On 5 Nov, which golf or athletics news item? (if available)
Q14: On 5 Nov, which sporting record involving America’s tennis star was highlighted? (adapt)
Q15: On 5 Nov, which sports broadcast platform update was referenced? (adapt)
Q16: On 5 Nov, which horse racing result referenced? (See Q12)
Q17: On 5 Nov, which weightlifting or youth judo record was mentioned earlier in 3 Nov news; skip or adapt.
Q18: On 5 Nov, which match in ICC CWC League 2 at Dubai was ongoing?
Answer: U.A.E vs Nepal, Nepal 79/2 at 18.5 overs. NDTV Sports
Q19: On 5 Nov, which sporting death was reported?
Answer: World’s oldest gold medallist Charles Coste died at 101. Getmyuni
Q20: On 5 Nov, which big-ticket sports event’s scheduling was announced in India?
Answer: (Could mention Women’s League schedule; repeat Q6)

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