Daily Top Current Affairs MCQ of the day for 20th November 2025
1. India plans to build how many renewable-powered EV charging hubs by 2026?
A. 50
B. 75
C. 100
D. 150
Answer: C. 100
Explanation: A major EV-charging company announced plans to set up 100 solar-powered hubs along national highways to support clean mobility.
2. What is the name of India’s first indigenous CRISPR-based therapy for Sickle Cell Disease?
A. GEN-101
B. BIRSA-101
C. SCD-Cure
D. IndiaGene-1
Answer: B. BIRSA-101
Explanation: The therapy was named BIRSA-101, honouring tribal leader Birsa Munda.
3. How many toilets has India built under the Swachh Bharat Mission?
A. 8 crore
B. 10 crore
C. 11 crore
D. 12 crore
Answer: C. 11 crore
Explanation: The Housing Minister announced that India has crossed the milestone of 11 crore toilets nationwide.
4. India’s first industry-built PSLV will carry which satellite?
A. Cartosat
B. Oceansat
C. RISAT
D. INSAT
Answer: B. Oceansat
Explanation: The commercially built PSLV will deploy the Oceansat satellite during its maiden mission.
5. At what depth will India’s planned underwater research lab be built?
A. 2,500 metres
B. 4,000 metres
C. 6,000 metres
D. 7,500 metres
Answer: C. 6,000 metres
Explanation: India announced a 6,000-metre-deep research facility under its Vision-2047 ocean mission.
6. Which institution criticised the pre-dawn demolitions in Hyderabad?
A Supreme Court
B. Telangana High Court
C. NGT
D. CBI Court
Answer: B. Telangana High Court
Explanation: The High Court questioned the urgency and legality of HYDRAA’s early-morning demolition drive.
7. The ED sent the Al Falah University founder to custody for how many days?
A. 5 days
B. 10 days
C. 13 days
D. 15 days
Answer: C. 13 days
Explanation: The Delhi court allowed 13 days’ ED custody for alleged fraudulent fund generation.
8. The Supreme Court’s advisory opinion relates to which constitutional topic?
A. Judicial transfers
B. State emergency provisions
C. Governors’ timelines for bill assent
D. Centre–State taxation
Answer: C. Governors’ timelines for bill assent
Explanation: The SC will clarify whether it can mandate timelines and procedures for Governors and the President while handling state bills.
9. Which country is the focus nation at the 56th IFFI?
A. South Korea
B. Japan
C. Spain
D. Australia
Answer: B. Japan
Explanation: Japan is the focus country at IFFI 2025; Spain is the partner, and Australia is the spotlight nation.
10. Which country offered India unrestricted 5th-gen fighter jet technology?
A. USA
B. France
C. Russia
D. Israel
Answer: C. Russia
Explanation: Russia announced readiness to share advanced fighter jet technology with no restrictions.
11. India inaugurated new Consulates General in which two Russian cities?
A. Moscow & Sochi
B. Kazan & Yekaterinburg
C. St. Petersburg & Ufa
D. Novosibirsk & Omsk
Answer: B. Kazan & Yekaterinburg
Explanation: The two new Consulates aim to strengthen tourism and trade.
12. Which country invited Indian NSA Ajit Doval for security discussions?
A. Nepal
B. Sri Lanka
C. Bangladesh
D. Bhutan
Answer: C. Bangladesh
Explanation: Bangladesh’s NSA invited Ajit Doval ahead of the Colombo Security Conclave meeting.
13. Where did the 15-day Global Peace Prayer conclude?
A. Kathmandu
B. Thimphu
C. Colombo
D. Vientiane
Answer: B. Thimphu
Explanation: Bhutan hosted the peace prayer event, ending with collective messages for global harmony.
14. Which volcano’s alert level was raised by Indonesian authorities?
A. Krakatoa
B. Merapi
C. Semeru
D. Rinjani
Answer: C. Semeru
Explanation: Multiple eruptions led authorities to raise the alert level for Mount Semeru.
15. The USA approved which air defence system for Taiwan?
A. S-400
B. Iron Dome
C. NASAMS
D. Patriot PAC-2
Answer: C. NASAMS
Explanation: The US cleared the sale of NASAMS, marking the second major defence package for Taiwan in a week.
📝 Last-Minute Revision Points (Quick Notes)
1. India plans 100 solar-powered EV charging hubs by 2026.
2. India launches first native CRISPR therapy BIRSA-101.
3. Swachh Bharat hits 11 crore toilets milestone.
4. First industry-built PSLV to launch Oceansat.
5. India to build world’s deepest underwater lab at 6,000 metres.
6. Telangana HC slams pre-dawn demolition by HYDRAA.
7. Al-Falah University founder in 13-day ED custody for ₹415 crore case.
8. SC to rule on Governors’ timelines for bill assent.
9. 56th IFFI opens in Goa; Japan is focus country.
10. Russia offers unrestricted 5th-gen fighter tech.
11. India opens two new consulates in Kazan & Yekaterinburg.
12. Bangladesh invites NSA Doval for security talks.
13. Global Peace Prayer ends in Thimphu, Bhutan.
14. Indonesia raises alert level for Mount Semeru.
15. USA approves NASAMS air defence system for Taiwan.
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