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[November 2025] Current Affairs Quiz
How well can you answer current-affairs questions that come up in job screenings and entrance exam interviews? Even if you think you’re keeping up with the news, when you’re actually asked, it’s easy to think, “Wait, what was that again…?” In this article, we present must-know topics for November 2025—from politics, economics, and international affairs to cultural issues—in a quiz format.
It’s easy to try: just choose from three options.
Give it a go as part of your test prep or interview preparation!
[November 2025] Current Affairs Quiz (1–10)
About how many total tickets were ultimately sold for the Osaka-Kansai Expo, which concluded on October 13?
- 18 million
- 20 million copies
- 22 million copies
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22 million copies
While the initial projection was 18 million tickets, the final cumulative ticket sales reached about 22 million. In addition, merchandise sales were strong alongside ticket sales, and operating profit is expected to be in the black by 23 to 28 billion yen.
What is the name of the service that began in November 2025 to distribute content related to Downtown?
- DOWNTOWN LIVE
- DOWNTOWN NET
- DOWNTOWN+
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DOWNTOWN+
DOWNTOWN+ is the official service, launched in November 2025, that delivers a wide range of content about Downtown. In addition to their past appearances, it is slated to offer original content and live-streamed programming.
What is the name of the comet that was discovered in January 2025 and will approach Earth in October–November of the same year?
- Halley's Comet
- Comet Lemon
- Comet Shoemaker–Levy 9
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Comet Lemon
The Lemon Comet (C/2025 A6) was discovered in January 2025 and is drawing attention for its close approach to Earth in October–November of the same year. “Lemon” is named after the Mount Lemmon Observatory in Arizona.
How many years had the coalition between the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito lasted until it ended in 2025?
- 20 years
- 22 years
- 26 years
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26 years
The coalition government of the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito was formed during the second reshuffled Obuchi Cabinet in 1999 and continued for 26 years until it was dissolved in 2025. The trigger was a breakdown in negotiations over regulations on donations from companies and organizations, after which Komeito announced its intention to leave the coalition.
Which of the 2025 Nobel Prizes were not awarded to a Japanese recipient?
- Physics Prize
- Chemistry Prize
- Physiology or Medicine Prize
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Physics Prize
In the 2025 Nobel Prizes, Professor Susumu Kitagawa, a distinguished professor at Kyoto University, received the Chemistry Prize, and Professor Shimon Sakaguchi, a specially appointed professor at Osaka University, received the Physiology or Medicine Prize, but there were no Japanese laureates for the Physics Prize.
Which words were nominated for the 2025 Buzzword of the Year Award?
- work-life balance
- Long-sleeve, please.
- bath camp
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Long-sleeve, please.
“Please give me long sleeves” was nominated for the 2025 Buzzword of the Year Award. The phrase was said by Tsuda from the comedy duo Diane on the show “Wednesday’s Downtown,” and thanks to the show, it even led to a UNIQLO ad deal.
Who will Mikuru Asakura fight at RIZIN on New Year’s Eve 2025?
- Rajabali Sheidulaev
- Ren Hiramoto
- Vugar Kerimov
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Rajabali Sheidulaev
It was announced that Mikuru Asakura’s opponent at RIZIN on New Year’s Eve 2025 will be Rajabali Shaidulaev. Shaidulaev is the RIZIN featherweight champion and a notable fighter from Tajikistan. Many fans are also hoping for rematches with the options listed, such as Hiramoto or Keramov.