Daily Current Affairs 12th, 13th and 14th November 2026 Quiz
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Which state topped India’s first Ease of Vehicle Ownership Index (EVOI) 2026?
(a) Kerala
(b) Andhra Pradesh
(c) Uttar Pradesh
(d) Maharashtra
(e) Tamil Nadu
Answer & Explanation
Ans.b
Explanation: Andhra Pradesh topped India’s first Ease of Vehicle Ownership Index (EVOI) 2026 with a score of 5.91 out of 10. Kerala secured second position with 5.74, while Uttar Pradesh ranked last with 2.47. The index was jointly released by IndiaTech.org and Consumer VOICE. It evaluates six areas, including policy and regulation, digital infrastructure, process efficiency, transparency, dealer support, and cost and affordability.
Which four countries launched the Bay of Bengal Network of Ocean Researchers for Fisheries (BOB-NOR) in November 2026?
(a) India, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Bangladesh
(b) India, Myanmar, Bangladesh and Thailand
(c) India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Maldives
(d) India, Maldives, Myanmar and Indonesia
(e) India, Thailand, Sri Lanka and Malaysia
Answer & Explanation
Ans.c
Explanation: India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Maldives launched the Bay of Bengal Network of Ocean Researchers for Fisheries (BOB-NOR) in November 2026. The network aims to strengthen climate-resilient fisheries by integrating oceanographic observations, climate information and fisheries data. The initiative was announced at an international meeting in Kochi, Kerala, hosted by ICAR-CMFRI.
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) is set to acquire a 100% stake in which Netherlands-based company for USD 2.88 billion?
(a) Royal Vopak
(b) Evos B.V.
(c) Port of Rotterdam
(d) APM Terminals
(e) Eurotank
Answer & Explanation
Ans.b
Explanation: Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) is set to acquire a 100% stake in Netherlands-based liquid storage operator Evos B.V. from Igneo Infrastructure Partners for an enterprise value of USD 2.88 billion (approximately ₹27,200 crore). Evos is Europe’s second-largest independent liquid storage operator, with a capacity of 6.3 million cubic metres across eight terminals in five countries.
Who has been elected as the Chairperson of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) Athletes’ Commission for the 2026–2030 term?
(a) Mirabai Chanu
(b) MC Mary Kom
(c) PV Sindhu
(d) Saina Nehwal
(e) Deepika Kumari
Answer & Explanation
Ans.c
Explanation: Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu was elected Chairperson of the IOA Athletes’ Commission, while Indian men’s hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh was elected Vice-Chairperson for the 2026–2030 term. Both were elected unopposed. They will join the IOA Executive Council following the IOA elections scheduled for December 5, 2026.
Who has been appointed as the new Chairman of Tata Investment Corporation following Noel Tata’s retirement?
(a) N. Chandrasekaran
(b) Ratan Tata
(c) Bahram Vakil
(d) Cyrus Mistry
(e) Vijay Singh
Answer & Explanation
Ans.c
Explanation: Noel N. Tata retired as Chairman and Director of Tata Investment Corporation with effect from the close of business on November 11, 2026. Bahram Vakil took over as the new Chairman from November 12, 2026. Noel Tata was named Chairman Emeritus in recognition of his contribution. He served on the company’s board for more than 22 years and as Chairman for over 16 years.
The 8th edition of the India–Myanmar Naval Exercise IMNEX-26 was conducted at which location?
(a) Kochi, Kerala
(b) Chennai, Tamil Nadu
(c) Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
(d) Mumbai, Maharashtra
(e) Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Answer & Explanation
Ans.c
Explanation: The 8th edition of the India–Myanmar Naval Exercise (IMNEX-26) was conducted at Visakhapatnam from November 10 to 14, 2026. Myanmar Navy Ship UMS King Sin Phyu Shin participated alongside INS Rana and INS Sumedha. The exercise aimed to exchange professional naval expertise, improve operational synergy and strengthen maritime cooperation in the Bay of Bengal and the wider Indian Ocean Region.
Exercise Dharma Guardian 2026 is a bilateral military exercise between India and which country?
(a) France
(b) Japan
(c) Australia
(d) Mongolia
(e) Kazakhstan
Answer & Explanation
Ans.b
Explanation: Exercise Dharma Guardian is a bilateral military exercise between India and Japan. The 2026 edition was hosted at Chaubattia, Uttarakhand. Other important bilateral exercises mentioned in the list include Yudh Abhyas (India–USA), MAITREE (India–Thailand), VARUNA (India–France), SIMBEX (India–Singapore) and AUSTRAHIND (India–Australia).
The 15th edition of the Naseem Al Bahr naval exercise was conducted between India and which country?
(a) Saudi Arabia
(b) UAE
(c) Oman
(d) Qatar
(e) Bahrain
Answer & Explanation
Ans.c
Explanation: The Indian Navy and the Royal Navy of Oman conducted the 15th edition of the bilateral naval exercise Naseem Al Bahr, also known as Sea Breeze, in Muscat. INS Surat and Oman’s vessel Al-Mu’azzar participated in the sea phase. The exercise focused on interoperability, professional expertise and coordinated naval operations.
Who won the Brazilian Grand Prix (São Paulo Grand Prix) 2026?
(a) Max Verstappen
(b) Lewis Hamilton
(c) Lando Norris
(d) Charles Leclerc
(e) George Russell
Answer & Explanation
Ans.c
Explanation: Lando Norris of McLaren won the 2026 Brazilian Grand Prix at the Autódromo José Carlos Pace, Interlagos, Brazil. Max Verstappen of Red Bull secured second position, while Isack Hadjar finished third.
Which Formula One driver won the maximum number of Grand Prix races among the winners listed in the provided 2026 F1 Grand Prix list?
(a) George Russell
(b) Charles Leclerc
(c) Max Verstappen
(d) Lewis Hamilton
(e) Kimi Antonelli
Answer & Explanation
Ans.e
Explanation: According to the provided list, Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli won the Monaco, Canadian, Miami, Japanese, Italian and US Grand Prix in 2026. He recorded six victories among the races listed. Max Verstappen won the Bahrain, Singapore and Mexico City Grand Prix, while Lando Norris won the Dutch and Brazilian Grand Prix.
Pandit Manilal Nag, who passed away in November 2026, was associated with which musical instrument?
(a) Tabla
(b) Sitar
(c) Sarod
(d) Santoor
(e) Shehnai
Answer & Explanation
Ans.b
Explanation: Renowned sitar maestro and Padma Shri awardee Pandit Manilal Nag passed away at the age of 87 on November 9, 2026. He was known for his Dhrupad-infused style. He received the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 2001, Banga Bibhushan in 2015 and Padma Shri in 2020. He also mentored more than 1,000 students.
When is Children’s Day (Bal Diwas) celebrated annually in India?
(a) November 11
(b) November 12
(c) November 13
(d) November 14
(e) November 20
Answer & Explanation
Ans.d
Explanation: Children’s Day, also known as Bal Diwas, is celebrated in India every year on November 14 to mark the birth anniversary of India’s first Prime Minister, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, who was born on November 14, 1889. The 2026 theme mentioned in the provided file is “My day, my rights, my future.”
World Kindness Day is observed every year on which date?
(a) November 10
(b) November 11
(c) November 12
(d) November 13
(e) November 14
Answer & Explanation
Ans.d
Explanation: World Kindness Day is observed annually on November 13. It was introduced in 1998 by the World Kindness Movement, a coalition of international NGOs formed during a conference in Tokyo in 1997. The day promotes kindness, empathy and compassion in daily life, schools, workplaces and communities.
