Showing questions for November 18, 2025
- Total: 33 questions
Question 26 Nov 18, 2025
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What was India’s unemployment rate for persons aged 15 and above in October 2025, as per the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS)?
5.2 per centThe Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation reported that India’s unemployment rate remained stable at 5.2% in October 2025 for individuals aged 15 and above. This figure was unchanged from September 2025. The stability resulted from a marginal decline in rural unemployment (from 4.6% to 4.4%) offset by a slight rise in urban unemployment (from 6.8% to 7.0%). Female unemployment saw a minor dip to 5.4%, primarily driven by rural improvements, while male unemployment held steady at 5.1%. The data reflects a broadly steady labour market during the period.
Question 27 Nov 18, 2025
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Which two Russian oil companies were sanctioned by the US, impacting Indian oil imports as per Fitch Ratings?
Rosneft and LukoilThe US imposed sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil—two major Russian oil producers that together accounted for about 75% of Russian crude sold to India. Despite this, Fitch Ratings stated that the impact on Indian oil marketing companies (OMCs) would likely be limited, as alternative Russian suppliers remain available and global refining margins may offset losses. Indian refiners have ceased purchases from the sanctioned entities but can still source discounted crude from others. The sanctions reflect broader geopolitical tensions but are not expected to severely dent Indian OMCs’ credit profiles due to strong sovereign backing and resilient refining economics.
Question 28 Nov 18, 2025
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What was the primary reason cited for India's 30-run loss to South Africa in the first Test at Eden Gardens?
Unbalanced pitch favoring excessive turn and variable bounceIndia's 30-run defeat while chasing 124 was largely attributed to the nature of the Eden Gardens pitch, which was left unwatered for over a week and kept under cover, leading to a dry, flaky surface. This resulted in extreme variable bounce and sharp turn from day one, causing 38 wickets to fall in just eight sessions. Captain Shubman Gill had previously advocated for balanced pitches, but the match conditions contradicted that stance. Coach Gautam Gambhir defended the pitch, while critics like Harbhajan Singh and Cheteshwar Pujara slammed it for harming Test cricket. The mismatch between team management’s pitch preference and the captain’s stated philosophy highlighted deeper strategic rifts.
Question 29 Nov 18, 2025
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Who among the following Indian cricketers called for split captaincy following India's loss to South Africa in the first Test?
Abhinav MukundFormer India opener Abhinav Mukund, during an appearance on Doordarshan’s 'The Great Indian Cricket Show,' advocated for split captaincy due to the immense pressure on Shubman Gill. Gill had led India across all formats continuously—from the IPL through the West Indies Tests, then Australian ODIs and T20Is, before returning to captain in the South Africa Test. Mukund noted that while Gill has the potential to be an all-format leader, the current workload is unsustainable. He emphasized that the Eden Gardens loss underlined the need for role specialization. His comments came amid growing scrutiny over India’s recent home Test record and captaincy structure.
Question 30 Nov 18, 2025
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Which Indian shuttler pair is seeded first in men’s doubles at the Australian Open Super 500?
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag ShettySatwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty are India’s top men’s doubles pair and are seeded first at the Australian Open Super 500. They are former world No. 1s and Asian Games champions, having climbed back to world No. 3 after a dip to No. 27 earlier in the year. They recently won a World Championships bronze and were runners-up in back-to-back events—Hong Kong Super 500 and China Masters Super 750. With Indian singles players like Lakshya Sen and HS Prannoy struggling for consistency, the doubles pair remains a key medal hope. Their opening opponents are from Chinese Taipei: Chang Ko-Chi and Po Li-Wei.