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 Yuva Scientist Award 2025 ?
A) Gagandeep Kang
B) Sai Gautam Gopalakrishnan
C) Randeep Guleria
D) Anil Kakodkar
Answer: B) Sai Gautam Gopalakrishnan
Explanation: IISc’s Associate Professor Sai Gautam Gopalakrishnan was recognized for contributions to computational materials science.
10. Which former judge and current Governor received an honorary Doctor of Laws (LL.D.) from KSLU?
A) Justice Sharad Bobde
B) S Abdul Nazeer
C) Justice U.U. Lalit
D) Justice R. Banumathi
Answer: B) S Abdul Nazeer
Explanation: Andhra Pradesh Governor S Abdul Nazeer received the honorary LL.D. from Karnataka State Law University.
11. India will celebrate how many years of the national song “Vande Mataram” in 2025?
A) 100 years
B) 125 years
C) 150 years
D) 175 years
Answer: C) 150 years
Explanation: 2025 marks the 150th anniversary of “Vande Mataram,” a symbol of India’s unity and patriotism.
12. Which company appointed Rahul Dravid as its brand ambassador in November 2025?
A) Coromandel International
B) Paradeep Phosphates Limited
C) Chambal Fertilisers
D) Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers
Answer: B) Paradeep Phosphates Limited
Explanation: Cricket legend Rahul Dravid became the face of Paradeep Phosphates Limited (PPL), a major fertilizer producer.
13. Which organization celebrated its 50th anniversary with a ?50 commemorative coin?
A) NTPC
B) NHPC Limited
C) ONGC
D) SJVN Limited
Answer: B) NHPC Limited
Explanation: NHPC, India’s leading hydropower company, celebrated 50 years with a special ?50 coin released by the Power Minister.
International Updates
14. Which country became the world’s first cashless nation in 2025?
A) Denmark
B) Norway
C) Sweden
D) Singapore
Answer: C) Sweden
Explanation: Sweden achieved full digital financial transition, becoming the first cashless country globally.
15. Who became the first Indian-origin and Muslim woman elected as Virginia’s Lieutenant Governor?
A) Seema Nanda
B) Ghazala Hashmi
C) Pramila Jayapal
D) Nikki Haley
Answer: B) Ghazala Hashmi
Explanation: Ghazala Hashmi made history as Virginia’s first Indian-origin, South Asian American, and Muslim Lieutenant Governor.
16. Former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga passed away in which Indian state?
A) Tamil Nadu
B) Kerala
C) Goa
D) Karnataka
Answer: B) Kerala
Explanation: Raila Odinga died at age 80 in Koothattukulam, Ernakulam district, Kerala.
17. Which Central Asian nation is set to join the Abraham Accords ?
A) Uzbekistan
B) Kazakhstan
C) Kyrgyzstan
D) Turkmenistan
Answer: B) Kazakhstan
Explanation: Kazakhstan is preparing to join the US-brokered Abraham Accords for regional normalization with Israel.
Global Science & Technology
18. Which Indian company launched a CRDMO for cell and gene therapies?
A) Serum Institute of India
B) Bharat Biotech
C) Biocon Ltd.
D) Panacea Biotec
Answer: B) Bharat Biotech
Explanation: Bharat Biotech established a Contract Research Development and Manufacturing Organisation (CRDMO) to expand into advanced therapeutics.
19. SS Innovations International launched the world’s first what?
A) AI Surgical Drone
B) Tele Surgeon Console (TSC)
C) Robotic Nurse System
D) Virtual Surgery Lab
Answer: B) Tele Surgeon Console (TSC)
Explanation: The Gurugram-based startup unveiled MantrAsana , the world’s first Tele Surgeon Console, enabling remote robotic surgery.
20. Which tech giant launched Project Suncatcher to build AI data centres in space?
A) Amazon
B) Google
C) Microsoft
D) SpaceX
Answer: B) Google
Explanation: Google announced Project Suncatcher—an initiative to develop solar-powered, space-based AI data centres.
Awards and Events
21. Who received the World Leader for Peace and Security Award 2025 ?
A) Dalai Lama
B) Kailash Satyarthi
C) Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
D) A.P.J. Abdul Kalam (Posthumously)
Answer: C) Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
Explanation: The Art of Living founder was honored by the Boston Global Forum and AI World Society for promoting peace.
22. The FIFA Peace Prize will be awarded for the first time during which event?
A) FIFA Awards 2026
B) 2026 FIFA World Cup Draw
C) 2026 FIFA Congress
D) FIFA Global Summit 2026
Answer: B) 2026 FIFA World Cup Draw
Explanation: FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize to be presented during the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington DC.
Important Days
23. National Cancer Awareness Day 2025 was observed on:
A) November 5
B) November 6
C) November 7
D) November 8
Answer: C) November 7
Explanation: Every year, November 7 is observed as National Cancer Awareness Day to raise awareness about early cancer detection.
24. World Radiography Day 2025 was observed on:
A) 6 November
B) 7 November
C) 8 November
D) 9 November
Answer: C) 8 November
Explanation: