B. Chennai
C. Bengaluru
D. New Delhi
Answer: D. New Delhi
Explanation: The first JWG meeting took place at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi .
International Affairs
9. Which university topped the QS World University Sustainability Rankings 2026?
A. University of Toronto
B. Lund University
C. Cambridge University
D. MIT
Answer: B. Lund University
Explanation: Lund University (Sweden) ranked #1 , replacing the University of Toronto.
10. The 47th ASEAN Summit 2025 was held in:
A. Manila
B. Bangkok
C. Hanoi
D. Kuala Lumpur
Answer: D. Kuala Lumpur
Explanation: The summit was hosted in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia .
Banking & Finance
11. RBI’s alert list of unauthorized forex trading platforms now includes how many platforms?
A. 88
B. 90
C. 95
D. 100
Answer: C. 95
Explanation: RBI added 7 new platforms , taking the total to 95 .
12. Which company became India’s most valuable brand in 2025?
A. Reliance
B. Tata Consultancy Services
C. HDFC Bank
D. LIC
Answer: C. HDFC Bank
Explanation: With a brand value of $44.9 billion , HDFC Bank regained the top spot.
13. India’s demat accounts crossed how many crore for the first time in October 2025?
A. 15 crore
B. 18 crore
C. 20 crore
D. 21 crore
Answer: D. 21 crore
Explanation: Demat accounts crossed 21 crore , marking record retail participation.
14. PayGlocal received RBI authorization to operate as a:
A. Small Finance Bank
B. Payment Bank
C. Payment Aggregator
D. NBFC
Answer: C. Payment Aggregator
Explanation: PayGlocal received full authorization for cross-border PA operations .
15. Which bank launched the ‘SIB HER Account’ for women?
A. ICICI Bank
B. HDFC Bank
C. South Indian Bank
D. Axis Bank
Answer: C. South Indian Bank
Explanation: SIB introduced the SIB HER Account for women, including NRIs.
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