1. Which state unveiled a new agriculture department logo and slogan after 38 years?
A) Gujarat
B) Maharashtra
C) Karnataka
D) Telangana
Answer: B) Maharashtra
Explanation: Maharashtra Agriculture Department updated its identity to reflect a renewed commitment to sustainable farming.
2. Which state became the first in India to fully implement the amended Bharat Net Scheme?
A) Kerala
B) Haryana
C) Punjab
D) Rajasthan
Answer: C) Punjab
Explanation: Punjab achieved complete implementation of the scheme, ensuring widespread digital connectivity.
3. India’s first indigenously developed Quantum Diamond Microscope (QDM) was launched by which institution?
A) IISc Bengaluru
B) IIT Delhi
C) IIT Bombay
D) DRDO
Answer: C) IIT Bombay
Explanation: The QDM was developed by the P-Quest Group at IIT Bombay and launched during ESTIC 2025.
4. As part of Project Cheetah, how many cheetahs will India receive from Botswana?
A) 4
B) 6
C) 8
D) 10
Answer: C) 8
Explanation: India will receive 8 cheetahs from Botswana as part of species reintroduction efforts.
5. India’s UPI has been integrated with which country’s Fawri+ platform for real-time cross-border remittances?
A) UAE
B) Bahrain
C) Qatar
D) Oman
Answer: B) Bahrain
Explanation: The India–Bahrain linkage enables real-time remittance using UPI and Fawri+.
6. Playback singer Palak Muchhal was honoured by which organisations for her humanitarian work?
A) Grammy & Limca
B) Nobel Committee & Guinness
C) Guinness World Records & Limca Book of Records
D) UNESCO & WHO
Answer: C) Guinness World Records & Limca Book of Records
Explanation: Her extensive charity efforts earned her both recognitions in 2025.
7. Nominations for the Padma Awards 2026 prominently feature contributors from which area?
A) Literature only
B) Defence sector
C) Sports and sports medicine
D) Film industry
Answer: C) Sports and sports medicine
Explanation: Sportspersons, administrators, and medical experts linked to sports have been nominated.
8. Sahitya Akademi Bal Sahitya Puraskar 2025 recognises excellence in which category?
A) Folk arts
B) Children’s literature
C) Environmental writing
D) Historical research
Answer: B) Children’s literature
Explanation: The award honours outstanding works in 24 Indian languages.
9. The Credit Guarantee Scheme for Exporters (CGSE) provides what level of credit guarantee?
A) 50%
B) 75%
C) 90%
D) 100%
Month: Current Affairs - November 14, 2025
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