Shafali Verma won her
first ICC Women’s Player of the Month award for November 2025.
9️⃣ NCDEX received SEBI’s in-principle approval to launch which platform?
A. Commodity ETF Platform
B. Carbon Trading Platform
C. Mutual Fund Transaction Platform
D. Bond Trading Platform
✅ Answer: C. Mutual Fund Transaction Platform
📘 Explanation: NCDEX received SEBI approval to enter the Mutual Fund transaction ecosystem , diversifying beyond commodities.
🔟 Which institution approved a USD 846 million loan to India to boost skills and employability?
A. World Bank
B. IMF
C. Asian Development Bank
D. AIIB
✅ Answer: C. Asian Development Bank
📘 Explanation: ADB approved USD 846 million to enhance skills development and employability in India.
1️⃣1️⃣ Which country lifted its ban on carrying high-denomination Indian currency notes?
A. Bhutan
B. Sri Lanka
C. Nepal
D. Bangladesh
✅ Answer: C. Nepal
📘 Explanation: Nepal lifted its decade-long ban on ₹200 and ₹500 Indian currency notes to ease cross-border transactions.
1️⃣2️⃣ The RELOS agreement formalised between India and Russia relates to:
A. Joint weapons production
B. Space cooperation
C. Logistics support between armed forces
D. Intelligence sharing
✅ Answer: C. Logistics support between armed forces
📘 Explanation: RELOS (Reciprocal Exchange of Logistics Support) allows mutual access to military logistics facilities.
1️⃣3️⃣ Who was appointed Managing Director of State Bank of India (SBI) in December 2025?
A. Ashwini Tewari
B. C.S. Setty
C. Ravi Ranjan
D. Dinesh Khara
✅ Answer: C. Ravi Ranjan
📘 Explanation: Ravi Ranjan was appointed MD of SBI with approval from the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet.
1️⃣4️⃣ Minorities Rights Day in India is observed on:
A. 10 December
B. 15 December
C. 18 December
D. 20 December
✅ Answer: C. 18 December
📘 Explanation: Minorities Rights Day is observed on 18 December to promote constitutional protections for minority communities.
1️⃣5️⃣ International Migrants Day is observed on which date?
A. 16 December
B. 17 December
C. 18 December
D. 19 December
✅ Answer: C. 18 December
📘 Explanation: International Migrants Day is observed globally on 18 December to highlight migrant rights and contributions.
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