1. Who reviewed the H1 FY 2025–26 performance of Public Sector Banks (PSBs)?
A) Nirmala Sitharaman
B) M. Nagaraju
C) Shaktikanta Das
D) T.V. Somanathan
Answer: B) M. Nagaraju
Explanation: DFS Secretary M. Nagaraju reviewed PSB performance in areas like asset quality, digital initiatives, and scheme implementation.
2. The RBI imposed monetary penalties on three co-operative banks during which event?
A) FinTech Conclave 2025
B) Co-op Kumbh 2025
C) India Banking Summit
D) Cooperative Leadership Forum
Answer: B) Co-op Kumbh 2025
Explanation: The penalties underscored stricter monitoring of cooperative banking during Co-op Kumbh 2025.
3. Ageas Federal Life Insurance partnered with which organisation to expand life insurance distribution?
A) Bajaj Finance
B) Muthoot Microfin Limited
C) Shriram Finance
D) ESAF Microfinance
Answer: B) Muthoot Microfin Limited
Explanation: The partnership aims to expand insurance accessibility across India.
4. Federal Bank launched its cultural initiative “Bharat Surotsav” in which city?
A) Mumbai
B) Kochi
C) Chennai
D) Bengaluru
Answer: C) Chennai
Explanation: The festival poster for Bharat Surotsav was unveiled in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
5. According to Moody’s “Global Macro 2026” report, India’s GDP growth is projected at what level through 2027?
A) 5.8%
B) 6.0%
C) 6.5%
D) 7.2%
Answer: C) 6.5%
Explanation: Moody’s expects India to maintain strong growth momentum at around 6.5%.
6. PhonePe announced a major collaboration with which company to promote ChatGPT adoption in India?
A) Microsoft
B) Google
C) Meta
D) OpenAI
Answer: D) OpenAI
Explanation: The collaboration aims to enhance AI-driven digital experiences.
7. Who was appointed the new MD & CEO of Power Exchange India Limited (PXIL)?
A) Nand Lal Sharma
B) A.K. Gupta
C) Vivek Singla
D) R.K. Singh
Answer: C) Vivek Singla
Explanation: He took charge as MD & CEO effective 10 November 2025.
8. Swan Defence signed an LoI with a Norwegian firm to build how many IMO Type II chemical tankers?
A) 4
B) 5
C) 6
D) 8
Answer: C) 6
Explanation: The total contract value is USD 220 million.
9. The IICA–WNS Ybrant Program focuses on which domain?
A) AI and Robotics
B) CSR, ESG & Sustainability
C) Blockchain and FinTech
D) Skilling and Employment
Month: Current Affairs - November 15, 2025
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