National Updates
1. India recently became the world’s third-largest country in which sector’s global project pipeline?
A) Semiconductor Manufacturing
B) Clean Industrial Projects
C) Renewable Energy Equipment
D) Smart Infrastructure
Answer: B) Clean Industrial Projects
Explanation: India ranks third globally, after China and the US, in the clean industrial project pipeline—showcasing its strong growth in sustainable and green industries.
2. Total deposits under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) crossed which mark as of October 2025?
A) Rs1.5 lakh crore
B) Rs2.0 lakh crore
C) Rs2.75 lakh crore
D) Rs3.0 lakh crore
Answer: C) Rs2.75 lakh crore
Explanation: As of October 22, 2025, PMJDY deposits crossed Rs2.75 lakh crore, highlighting progress in India’s financial inclusion program.
3. Public Sector Banks (PSBs) posted a record cumulative profit of Rs49,456 crore in which quarter of FY26?
A) Q1
B) Q2
C) Q3
D) Q4
Answer: B) Q2
Explanation: In Q2 FY26, PSBs led by SBI achieved Rs49,456 crore in profit, showing 9% year-on-year growth.
4. Which new platform is the RBI developing to detect and prevent digital payment frauds using AI?
A) Digital Rupee Network
B) Payment Security Gateway
C) Digital Payments Intelligence Platform (DPIP)
D) AI-FinSecure
Answer: C) Digital Payments Intelligence Platform (DPIP)
Explanation: The RBI’s DPIP will use Artificial Intelligence to monitor transactions and curb online payment frauds.
5. Under revised FEMA rules, exporters can now retain proceeds in IFSC accounts for how long?
A) 1 month
B) 2 months
C) 3 months
D) 6 months
Answer: C) 3 months
Explanation: RBI’s amendment to FEMA (2015) allows exporters to hold export earnings in foreign currency accounts at IFSCs for up to three months.
6. Which state signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with Starlink to provide satellite-based internet services?
A) Gujarat
B) Maharashtra
C) Odisha
D) Himachal Pradesh
Answer: B) Maharashtra
Explanation: The Maharashtra government partnered with SpaceX’s Starlink to deliver satellite internet in remote regions.
7. What is the value of the World Bank’s second tranche for Amaravati Capital Phase-I?
A) $100 million
B) $150 million
C) $200 million
D) $300 million
Answer: C) $200 million
Explanation: The World Bank is set to release $200 million by the end of 2025 for Amaravati Capital’s Phase-I development.
8. Which initiative marks India’s first AI regulatory framework launched by MeitY?
A) AI Bharat Mission
B) IndiaAI Governance Guidelines
C) Responsible AI Charter
D) AI Ethics Code 2025
Answer: B) IndiaAI Governance Guidelines
Explanation: The IndiaAI Governance Guidelines under the IndiaAI Mission introduce India’s first principle-based AI regulation framework.
9. Who received the Manohar Parrikar