Obituaries Current Affairs Quiz — Last 12 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
M.S. Umesh, who passed away on 30 November 2025, was a veteran actor of which film industry?
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Correct answer: A — Kannada
M.S. Umesh was a veteran Kannada actor known for comic roles; he died in Bengaluru aged 80.
Veteran actor Dharmendra, who died on 24 November 2025, received which national honour in 2012?
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Correct answer: D — Padma Bhushan
Dharmendra was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2012 for his contribution to Indian cinema.
At what age did actor Dharmendra pass away in November 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 89
Dharmendra died in Mumbai on 24 November 2025 aged 89.
Poet Ande Sri, who died in November 2025, wrote which state's official state song?
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Correct answer: B — Telangana
Ande Sri wrote 'Jaya Jayahe Telangana', adopted as Telangana's state song.
Which university conferred an honorary doctorate on poet Ande Sri?
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Correct answer: C — Kakatiya University
All India Radio and The Hindu reported that Kakatiya University conferred an honorary doctorate on him.
Queen Sirikit, whose passing PM Modi condoled on 26 October 2025, was the Queen Mother of which country?
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Correct answer: B — Thailand
PIB: the PM condoled the passing of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, The Queen Mother of Thailand.
Veteran actor Satish Shah, who died on 25 October 2025, was best known on television for which sitcom?
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Correct answer: C — Sarabhai vs Sarabhai
The Hindu and The Tribune: Satish Shah, best known for 'Sarabhai vs Sarabhai' and films like 'Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro', died in Mumbai at 74; the PM called him a true legend of Indian entertainment.
Piyush Pandey, whose death at 70 was condoled by the Prime Minister in October 2025, was a well-known figure in which field?
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Correct answer: D — Advertising
NDTV and Indian Express: Piyush Pandey, who joined Ogilvy in 1982 and created iconic Fevicol and Cadbury ads, died at 70; he received the Padma Shri in 2016.
Veteran actor Govardhan Asrani, who died in October 2025, is best remembered for which role in 'Sholay'?
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Correct answer: C — The jailer
The Hindu: Asrani endeared himself to audiences by playing the eccentric jailer in 'Sholay'; India Today also lists Sholay among his best-known films.
Govardhan Asrani, who died on 20 October 2025, was originally from which city?
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Correct answer: B — Jaipur
India Today: he was originally a resident of Jaipur; NDTV: he was born in Jaipur and studied at Rajasthan College, Jaipur.
Ravi Naik, whose death was condoled by the PM and the Home Minister on 15 October 2025, held which positions?
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Correct answer: B — Agriculture Minister of Goa and former Chief Minister of Goa
PIB: Amit Shah condoled the passing of Ravi Naik, Agriculture Minister of Goa and former Chief Minister; PM Modi called him a Minister in the Goa Government.