who recently retired, was associated with which sport?
A. Badminton
B. Tennis
C. Table Tennis
D. Squash
✅ Answer: B. Tennis
Explanation: Veteran Indian tennis player Rohan Bopanna announced his retirement after a distinguished professional career spanning over 20 years.
8. The India Women’s Cricket Team won their first-ever ICC Women’s ODI World Cup by defeating which country?
A. England
B. Australia
C. South Africa
D. New Zealand
✅ Answer: C. South Africa
Explanation: India Women defeated South Africa Women by 52 runs in the final held at DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai , to win their maiden ICC Women’s ODI World Cup.
9. The State Bank of India (SBI) executed its first gold trade as a Special Category Client on which platform?
A. NSE
B. India International Bullion Exchange (IIBX)**
C. MCX
D. BSE Bullion Hub
✅ Answer: B. India International Bullion Exchange (IIBX)
Explanation: SBI conducted its first gold trade as a Special Category Client (SCC) on the IIBX on 1 November 2025 , enhancing India’s gold import ecosystem.
10. Which private bank received a $50 million funding from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) ?
A. Federal Bank
B. City Union Bank
C. Karur Vysya Bank
D. South Indian Bank
✅ Answer: B. City Union Bank
Explanation: The IFC , part of the World Bank Group, committed $50 million to City Union Bank to support business growth and financial inclusion.
11. Which insurance company launched an AI-driven Underwriting Rule Engine (URE) using Generative AI and Big Data?
A. HDFC Life
B. Tata AIA Life Insurance
C. SBI Life
D. Max Life Insurance
✅ Answer: B. Tata AIA Life Insurance
Explanation: Tata AIA Life Insurance introduced an AI-powered Underwriting Rule Engine (URE) to automate and accelerate insurance underwriting processes.
12. The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will now accept payments for immigration filings only through:
A. Credit Card
B. Cash
C. Digital Payment System
D. Demand Draft
✅ Answer: C. Digital Payment System
Explanation: USCIS has stopped accepting cheques and money orders ; all payments must now be made digitally .
13. Who has been appointed as the Director
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