The International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict was observed globally on 6 November. Established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2001, the day highlights the severe environmental destruction caused by wars. Research from the United Nations Environment Programme shows that 40 percent of internal conflicts over the past 60 years are linked to natural resource exploitation.
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Current Affairs Quiz — 6 November 2026
Q1. Which country was re-elected as the Co-President of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) during its 9th Assembly?
Answer: (D) France — During the 9th Session of the ISA Assembly, India was re-elected as President, and France was re-elected as Co-President of the alliance.
Q2. The Bahamas recently joined the International Solar Alliance (ISA) as its 116th member. What is the capital of the Bahamas?
Answer: (C) Nassau — The capital of the Bahamas, which recently became the 116th member of the ISA, is Nassau.
Q3. India has announced a US$500 million Line of Credit (LoC) to Guyana. This LoC will support projects in which of the following sectors?
Answer: (C) Roads, healthcare, and defence — The US$500 million Line of Credit extended by India to Guyana is specifically for supporting projects in roads, healthcare, and defence sectors.
Q4. Fairfax India Holdings Corporation increased its stake in IIFL Capital Services Ltd. by acquiring an additional 11.22%. What was the total investment made for this acquisition?
Answer: (C) ₹2,000 crore — Fairfax India Holdings, through its affiliate FIH Mauritius Investments Ltd, acquired an additional 11.22% stake in IIFL Capital Services Ltd for about ₹2,000 crore.
Q5. Union Home Minister Amit Shah recently inaugurated the Martyrs' Memorial of the First War of Independence of 1857 in which city?
Answer: (C) Ambala — The Martyrs' Memorial for the First War of Independence of 1857 was inaugurated by Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Ambala, Haryana.
Q6. The Ministry of Culture recently signed an MoU with Google Arts & Culture. What is the primary objective of this partnership?
Answer: (B) To digitize and share India's cultural heritage — The MoU between the Ministry of Culture and Google Arts & Culture aims to digitally preserve and share India's cultural heritage using advanced technologies.
Q7. Which country did India defeat in the final of the Hero Men's Asian Champions Trophy 2026 to win their record-extending sixth title?
Answer: (D) Japan — India defeated Japan 4-1 in the final match of the Hero Men's Asian Champions Trophy 2026.
Q8. The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) recently conducted a successful flight test of the indigenous quasi-ballistic missile 'Pralay' from which location?
Answer: (D) Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha — The 'Pralay' quasi-ballistic missile was successfully flight-tested from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha.
Q9. The Indian Navy's indigenously designed Guided Missile Stealth Frigate INS Sahyadri recently arrived in Japan to participate in Exercise MALABAR 2026. To which class does INS Sahyadri belong?
Answer: (C) Shivalik-class — INS Sahyadri is an indigenously designed and built Guided Missile Stealth Frigate of the Shivalik-class / Project 17.
Q10. Cristiano Ronaldo, who recently announced his retirement from international football, holds the men's international record for most goals. How many international goals did he score?
Answer: (C) 146 — Cristiano Ronaldo concluded his international career with 146 goals, which is a men's international football record.
Q11. Dr. Ashok Kumar Mahapatra, a renowned neurosurgeon and Padma Shri awardee who recently passed away, was the founding Director of which prestigious medical institution?
Answer: (C) AIIMS Bhubaneswar — Dr. Ashok Kumar Mahapatra served as the founding Director of AIIMS Bhubaneswar.
Q12. Alan Jones, a former Formula One World Champion who recently passed away, won his 1980 Drivers' Championship with which team?
Answer: (C) Williams — Alan Jones won the 1980 Drivers' Championship while driving for the Williams team.
Q13. The International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict is observed annually on which date?
Answer: (B) 6 November — The International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict is observed every year on 6 November.
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