Daily Current Affairs Quiz — Nov 21, 2025

Get the Daily Current Affairs Quiz — Nov 21, 2025 on BvS10 Sindhu, NASAMS, Ratanmahal Sanctuary, Indira Gandhi Prize 2024, and Digital Health Summit 2025 with detailed answers.

Daily Current Affairs Quiz — Nov 21, 2025

Staying updated with current affairs is essential for competitive exams like UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railways, Defence, and State PSCs. Here is a high-quality MCQ quiz article featuring the latest news updates along with detailed explanations.

1. What is the BvS10 Sindhu that was recently seen in news?

[A] A specialised all-terrain armoured vehicle
[B] A heavy-lift transport helicopter
[C] A new Indian Navy submarine
[D] An indigenous drone swarm system

✔ Correct Answer: A — A specialised all-terrain armoured vehicle

Notes:

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) and BAE Systems recently secured an Indian Army contract to supply BvS10 Sindhu, an advanced all-terrain armoured vehicle designed for extreme environments.

• It is an India-specific upgraded version of the BvS10 used by countries such as Austria, France, the Netherlands, Sweden, Ukraine, and the UK.
• Also ordered by the German Army and selected by the US Army for its Cold Weather All-Terrain Vehicle (CATV) programme.
• Features two connected vehicle sections, enabling seamless movement across snow, marshlands, mountains, and rugged terrain.

2. NASAMS (National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System) was jointly developed by which countries?

[A] India and France
[B] United States and Norway
[C] China and Japan
[D] India and Russia

✔ Correct Answer: B — United States and Norway

Notes:

The US recently approved a $700 million NASAMS sale to Taiwan.

• NASAMS is a medium-range air defence system that targets aircraft, helicopters, drones, and cruise missiles.
• Jointly developed by Raytheon (USA) and Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (Norway).
• Operational since 1994; first deployed by the Royal Norwegian Air Force.
• Used by 13 countries; protects the US National Capital Region (Washington D.C.) since 2005.

3. Ratanmahal Wildlife Sanctuary is located in which state?

[A] Karnataka
[B] Maharashtra
[C] Bihar
[D] Gujarat

✔ Correct Answer: D — Gujarat

Notes:

A wild tiger recently established a permanent presence in Ratanmahal Wildlife Sanctuary, marking the species’ return to Gujarat after decades.

• Located on the Gujarat–Madhya Pradesh border.
• Declared a sanctuary in March 1982.
• Also known as Ratanmahal Sloth Bear Sanctuary, with Gujarat’s highest sloth bear population.
• Part of the Panam River catchment area.

4. Who was awarded the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development for 2024?

[A] Michelle Bachelet
[B] Malala Yousafzai
[C] Angela Merkel
[D] Antonio Guterres

✔ Correct Answer: A — Michelle Bachelet

Notes:

The 2024 Indira Gandhi Prize was awarded to Michelle Bachelet, former President of Chile and ex-UN High Commissioner for Human Rights.

• Served as Chile’s first and only woman President (two terms: 2006–2010, 2014–2018).
• Known for major reforms in education, taxation, gender equality, and human rights.
• The prize honours contributions to peace, disarmament, development, racial equality, and global cooperation.

5. Where was the Regional Open Digital Health Summit 2025 held?

[A] Bengaluru
[B] New Delhi
[C] Hyderabad
[D] Chennai

✔ Correct Answer: B — New Delhi

Notes:

The Regional Open Digital Health Summit 2025 took place in New Delhi, focusing on improving digital health systems across the Global South.

• Organised by National e-Governance Division, Ministry of Electronics & IT.
• In partnership with National Health Authority (NHA), WHO-SEARO, and UNICEF.
• Aims to promote interoperable, standards-based digital health infrastructure across South-East Asia.