20 MCQs — 12 Easy, 6 Medium, 2 Hard. Sources: Press Information Bureau (PIB), Reuters and official releases.
Answer: A. ISRO
ISRO carried out the launch of India’s CMS-03 (GSAT-7R) communication satellite on 02 Nov 2025.
Source: PIB — “ISRO is scheduled to launch Indian Navy’s GSAT-7R (CMS-03) communication satellite today, 02 Nov 2025.”
Answer: B. Prime Minister Narendra Modi
The Prime Minister congratulated ISRO on the successful CMS-03 launch in a PIB post on 02 Nov 2025.
Source: PIB — “Prime Minister congratulates ISRO on the successful launch of India’s heaviest communication satellite CMS-03.” (02 NOV 2025).
Answer: C. India won its maiden ICC Women’s World Cup
Reuters reported India beat South Africa to lift its maiden Women’s World Cup title on 02 Nov 2025.
Source: Reuters — “India win maiden Women’s World Cup title after Verma-Sharma show” (02-Nov-2025).
Answer: B. Verma & Sharma
The Reuters headline credited a Verma-Sharma performance in India’s World Cup final win.
Source: Reuters — “India win maiden Women’s World Cup title after Verma-Sharma show” (02-Nov-2025).
Answer: B. Convocation ceremony of the University of Patanjali
PIB reported that the President graced the second convocation of the University of Patanjali at Haridwar on 02 Nov 2025.
Source: PIB — “President of India graces convocation ceremony of University of Patanjali” (02-Nov-2025).
Answer: C. Indian Air Force
A PIB press release on 02 Nov 2025 covered the successful culmination of the inaugural Sekhon IAF Marathon 2025.
Source: PIB — “FIRST-EVER SEKHON INDIAN AIR FORCE MARATHON 2025 WITNESSES SPECTACULAR CULMINATION.” (02-Nov-2025).
Answer: B. Tri-services exercise with Army & Air Force
PIB carried a press release dated 02 Nov 2025 about the Indian Navy conducting a tri-services exercise with the Army and Air Force.
Source: PIB — “Indian Navy to conduct tri-services exercise with Indian Army and Indian Air Force” (02-Nov-2025).
Answer: C. Dr Jitendra Singh (Minister of State)
PIB stated Hon’ble Minister Dr Jitendra Singh would attend an SBI Mega Camp under DLC Campaign 4.0 on 3 Nov.
Source: PIB — “Hon’ble Minister Dr Jitendra Singh to attend SBI Mega Camp under Nationwide Digital Life Certificate (DLC) Campaign 4.0” (02-Nov-2025).
Answer: B. October 2025
Reuters reported that India collected ₹1.96 trillion in GST in October 2025.
Source: Reuters — “India collects 1.96 trln rupees in goods and services tax in October” (01-Nov-2025).
Answer: B. Indian Navy communications
GSAT-7R (CMS-03) is a communication satellite for the Indian Navy’s use.
Source: PIB — “ISRO is scheduled to launch Indian Navy’s GSAT-7R (CMS-03) communication satellite today.” (02-Nov-2025).
Answer: B. Press Information Bureau (PIB)
PIB published several press releases on 02 Nov 2025 covering ISRO/GSAT-7R, the President’s convocation visit, tri-services exercise and other events.
Source: PIB All Releases (Nov 02, 2025).
Answer: B. CMS-03
PIB’s release used the alternate designation CMS-03 for GSAT-7R.
Source: PIB — “ISRO is scheduled to launch Indian Navy’s GSAT-7R (CMS-03) communication satellite today.” (02-Nov-2025).
Answer: B. Navy, Army & Air Force
The press release stated that the Indian Navy will conduct a tri-services exercise with the Indian Army and Indian Air Force.
Source: PIB — “Indian Navy to conduct tri-services exercise with Indian Army and Indian Air Force” (02-Nov-2025).
Answer: B. Reuters
Reuters published the story about ₹1.96 trillion GST collection for October 2025.
Source: Reuters — “India collects 1.96 trln rupees in goods and services tax in October” (01-Nov-2025).
Answer: B. Sekhon Indian Air Force Marathon 2025
PIB titled its 02 Nov release reporting the successful culmination of the Sekhon IAF Marathon 2025.
Source: PIB — “FIRST-EVER SEKHON INDIAN AIR FORCE MARATHON 2025 WITNESSES SPECTACULAR CULMINATION.” (02-Nov-2025). {index=14}
Answer: B. Haridwar
PIB stated the President graced the convocation ceremony of University of Patanjali in Haridwar on 02 Nov 2025.
Source: PIB — “President of India graces convocation ceremony of University of Patanjali” (02-Nov-2025).
Answer: B. Strategic military communications for Indian Navy
Both PIB coverage and launch notes specify GSAT-7R / CMS-03 as a communication satellite for the Indian Navy.
Source: PIB — “ISRO is scheduled to launch Indian Navy’s GSAT-7R (CMS-03) communication satellite today.” (02-Nov-2025).
Answer: B. Opening partnership batting and all-round bowling
The Reuters headline and story highlighted a Verma (batting) and Sharma (all-round) show in the final.
Source: Reuters — “India win maiden Women’s World Cup title after Verma-Sharma show” (02-Nov-2025).
Answer: B. pib.gov.in (Press Information Bureau)
The Press Information Bureau (pib.gov.in) publishes official press releases for government events and launches.
Source: PIB All Releases (Nov 02, 2025).
Answer: C. Announcement of a new central bank governor
PIB items on 02 Nov 2025 covered the satellite launch, convocation and marathon; no PIB release about appointing a new RBI governor appeared in the cited set.
