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1) According to the report, the Reserve Bank of India imposed a monetary penalty of ₹3.10 lakh on which NBFC for non-compliance with governance-related provisions under the RBI (NBFC – Scale Based Regulation) Directions, 2023?

(a) Manappuram Finance Limited

(b) Mannakrishna Investments Private Limited

(c) Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services

(d) Muthoot Finance Limited

(e) Sundaram Finance Limited

2) According to RBI data, the All-India House Price Index (HPI) increased at 2.2% rate in Q2 FY26, compared to what percent in the same quarter last year?

(a) 5.5%

(b) 6.2%

(c) 7.0%

(d) 7.5%

(e) 6.8%

3) As per the news, Tata Realty & Infrastructure Limited (TRIL) signed a ₹1,280 crore green loan facility with which bank to fund its 2.1 million sq ft Intellion Park sustainable office campus in Gurugram?

(a) DBS Bank India

(b) ICICI Bank

(c) HSBC India

(d) State Bank of India

(e) Standard Chartered Bank

4) In news, NBBL (NPCI Bharat BillPay Limited) launched “Banking Connect”, an interoperable net banking platform, at which event?

(a) India Digital Summit 2025

(b) NPCI Innovation Forum 2025

(c) RBI Fintech Innovation Summit 2025

(d) Digital Payments Conclave 2025

(e) Global Fintech Festival 2025

5) Recently, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a USD 475.8 million loan package for Northeast India. How much of this amount was allocated specifically for Assam’s tertiary healthcare and medical education modernisation?

(a) USD 250.0 million

(b) USD 310.5 million

(c) USD 398.8 million

(d) USD 420.2 million

(e) USD 450.0 million

6) The International Monetary Fund (IMF) recently graded India’s national accounts statistics with which grade, indicating methodological shortcomings?

(a) A

(b) B

(c) C

(d) D

(e) E

7) Recently, Indian banks have fully implemented which SWIFT messaging standard ahead of the 22 November 2025 deadline?

(a) ISO 9362

(b) ISO 8583

(c) ISO 4217

(d) ISO 20022

(e) ISO 3166

8) The name “Ditwah,” assigned to the cyclonic storm formed over the Southwest Bay of Bengal in November 2025, was contributed by which country?

(a) Yemen

(b) Sri Lanka

(c) Bangladesh

(d) India

(e) Thailand

9) Under the newly approved Credit Guarantee Scheme for Exporters (CGSE), what is the maximum amount of additional credit support offered to eligible exporters?

(a) ₹10,000 crore

(b) ₹15,000 crore

(c) ₹20,000 crore

(d) ₹25,000 crore

(e) ₹30,000 crore

10) As per the news, the India Global Forum (IGF) launched a fund of what value at IGF Middle East 2025 in Dubai to support high-growth Indian consumer and industrial companies?

(a) $100 million

(b) $250 million

(c) $200 million

(d) $150 million

(e) $300 million

11) A commemorative postal stamp honouring veteran cinematographer and filmmaker K Vaikunth was unveiled at which edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI)?

(a) 52nd IFFI

(b) 54th IFFI

(c) 55th IFFI

(d) 56th IFFI

(e) 57th IFFI

12) Which Indian rum became the first to win the global title of ‘Rum Brand of the Year’ at The Spirits Business Awards 2025 in London?

(a) Camikara

(b) Old Monk

(c) Maka Zai

(d) Amrut Two Indies

(e) Paul John Nirvana

13) Which company partnered with Zoho to integrate advanced location intelligence features into Zoho CRM, marking India’s first fully indigenous CRM–geospatial integration?

(a) ESRI India

(b) MapmyIndiaMappls

(c) Trimble India

(d) Google Maps India

(e) HERE Technologies India

14) In Nov’25, the Asian Paints signed a three-year partnership with which organisation as Team India’s official colour partner?

(a) International Cricket Council

(b) Indian Premier League

(c) Board of Control for Cricket in India

(d) Maharashtra Cricket Association

(e) Cricket Association of Bengal

15) Who has been appointed as the Chairman of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) effective December 1, 2025?

(a) Sanjay Kumar Agarwal

(b) Ajay Kumar Bhalla

(c) Atul Kumar Goel

(d) Gyaneshwar Kumar Singh

(e) Vivek Chaturvedi

16) Who assumed charge as Controller of Warship Production & Acquisition (CWP&A) on 28 November 2025?

(a) Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan

(b) Vice Admiral Sanjay Sadhu

(c) Vice Admiral Ajit Kumar

(d) Vice Admiral R. Hari Kumar

(e) Vice Admiral G. Ashok Kumar

17) In news, Russia’s Soyuz MS-28 Launches Three-Member Crew to the International Space Station for an 8-Month Mission. The ‘Soyuz MS-28’ was launched to the International Space Station (ISS) using which booster rocket?

(a) Soyuz 2.1a

(b) Soyuz-FG

(c) Proton-M

(d) Falcon 9

(e) Ariane 5

18) Which privately developed orbital launch vehicle was unveiled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Skyroot Aerospace's Infinity Campus in Hyderabad?

(a) Gaganyaan

(b) Agni-V

(c) PSLV-XL

(d) RLV-TD

(e) Vikram-I

19) According to the United Nations World Urbanisation Prospects 2025, which city has become the world’s most populous city with an estimated 42 million residents?

(a) Tokyo, Japan

(b) Mumbai, India

(c) Dhaka, Bangladesh

(d) Jakarta, Indonesia

(e) Shanghai, China

20) Which city has been officially selected to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games?

(a) Glasgow, Scotland

(b) Abuja, Nigeria

(c) Ahmedabad, India

(d) Delhi, India

(e) Birmingham, UK

21) At which stadium did South Africa defeat India by 408 runs in the second Test, marking India’s worst-ever Test defeat by runs?

(a) Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

(b) Eden Gardens, Kolkata

(c) M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru

(d) Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati

(e) Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi

22) Recently, Researchers from the Wildlife Institute of India discovered 13 new species of which genus of bush frogs in the Eastern Himalayas and Indo-Burma biodiversity hotspot?

(a) Raorchestes

(b) Polypedates

(c) Microhyla

(d) Hyla

(e) Nyctibatrachus

23) Recent in news, British playwright Tom Stoppard, who passed away at the age of 88, won the Academy Award (Oscar) for Best Screenplay for which film?

(a) The English Patient

(b) The Remains of the Day

(c) A Room with a View

(d) Shakespeare in Love

(e) The King’s Speech

24) In the news, World Computer Literacy Day is observed annually on which date?

(a) 1st December

(b) 10th December

(c) 5th December

(d)  2nd December

(e) 12th December

25) Which day is observed in India on 2nd December 2025 to commemorate the Bhopal Gas Tragedy and raise awareness about industrial safety?

(a) National Environment Day

(b) National Chemical Safety Day

(c) National Energy Conservation Day

(d) National Safety Day

(e) National Pollution Control Day

26) Which of the following days is observed internationally on 2nd December 2025?

(a) International Human Rights Day

(b) International Day for the Abolition of Slavery

(c) World AIDS Day

(d) International Literacy Day

(e) International Migrants Day

27) Which Tata Realty project was recognised as India’s first IFC EDGE Zero Carbon campus?

(a) Intellion Park Gurugram

(b) Intellion Park Chennai

(c) Intellion Park Hyderabad

(d) Tata Innovation Hub Mumbai

(e) Tata Tech Park Bengaluru

28) The commemorative postal stamp unveiled at the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2025 in Goa honoured which veteran cinematographer and filmmaker?

(a) Satyajit Ray

(b) Raj Kapoor

(c) K Vaikunth

(d) Adoor Gopalakrishnan

(e) Mani Kaul

29) The Russian spacecraft ‘Soyuz MS-28’, launched to the International Space Station (ISS), carried which composition of crew members?

(a) 3 Russian cosmonauts

(b) 2 Russian cosmonauts and 1 American astronaut

(c) 1 Russian cosmonaut and 2 American astronauts

(d) 3 American astronauts

(e) 2 Russian cosmonauts and 1 European astronaut

30) According to the latest megacity rankings, which is the only non-Asian city among the ten most populous cities in the world?

(a) New York, USA

(b) London, UK

(c) Cairo, Egypt

(d) São Paulo, Brazil

(e) Paris, France

Answers :

1) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) imposed a monetary penalty of ₹3.10 lakh on Mannakrishna Investments Private Limited for non-compliance with regulatory directions.

Detailed Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) imposed a monetary penalty of ₹3.10 lakh on Mannakrishna Investments Private Limited for non-compliance with regulatory directions.

The penalty relates to violations of the ‘Master Direction – RBI (NBFC – Scale Based Regulation) Directions, 2023’, specifically concerning Governance Issues.

The action was taken under Section 58G(1)(b) read with Section 58B(5)(aa) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934.

The penalty followed an RBI inspection conducted based on the company’s financial position as of March 31, 2024.

2) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

According to Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data, the All-India House Price Index (HPI), based on transactions in 18 major cities, increased at a slower pace of 2.2% in Q2 FY26, compared to 7% in the year-ago period.

Detailed Explanation:

According to Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data, the All-India House Price Index (HPI), based on transactions in 18 major cities, increased at a slower pace of 2.2% in Q2 FY26, compared to 7% in the year-ago period.

The RBI compiles HPI quarterly using transaction-level data received from the registration authorities.

The central bank released its HPI for Q2:2025-26 with a new base year of 2022-23, replacing the earlier base year of 2010-11.

3) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Tata Realty & Infrastructure Limited (TRIL), a wholly-owned Tata Sons subsidiary, signed a ₹1,280 crore green loan facility with DBS Bank India to fund Intellion Park, a 2.1 million sq ft Grade-A sustainable office campus in Gurugram.

Detailed Explanation:

Tata Realty & Infrastructure Limited (TRIL), a wholly-owned Tata Sons subsidiary, signed a ₹1,280 crore green loan facility with DBS Bank India to fund Intellion Park, a 2.1 million sq ft Grade-A sustainable office campus in Gurugram.

DBS Bank India acted as the sole advisor and green loan coordinator, ensuring funds are used only for certified green assets meeting global ESG benchmarks.

The green loan was availed through an SPV (Special Purpose Vehicle) of Tata Realty, marking a major push for sustainable real-estate financing in India.

Intellion Park Gurugram spans 2.1 million sq ft across 4 towers under Tata Realty’s Intellion brand, offering premium office spaces for Global Capability Centres (GCCs).

4) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

NBBL (NPCI Bharat BillPay Limited), a subsidiary ofNational Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), launched “Banking Connect”, an interoperable net banking platform to simplify online merchant payments by removing multiple integrations, enabling biometric authentication, and offering real-time RBI oversight of fund flows.

The platform was launched at the Global Fintech Festival 2025 in the presence of the RBI Governor.

Detailed Explanation:

NBBL (NPCI Bharat BillPay Limited), a subsidiary of National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), launched “Banking Connect”, an interoperable net banking platform to simplify online merchant payments by removing multiple integrations, enabling biometric authentication, and offering real-time RBI oversight of fund flows.

The platform was launched at the Global Fintech Festival 2025 in the presence of the RBI Governor.

A single NBBL-certified integration connects banks to all Payment Aggregators (PAs), supporting major banks like HDFC, ICICI, SBI, YES Bank, AU SFB, Federal Bank, and PAs like PayU, PineLabs, Razorpay, Juspay, Zoho.

5) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a USD 475.8 million loan package for Northeast India to strengthen healthcare, ecotourism, and sustainable livelihoods.

Of this, USD 398.8 million was allocated for Assam’s tertiary healthcare and medical education modernisation.

Detailed Explanation:

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a USD 475.8 million loan package for Northeast India to strengthen healthcare, ecotourism, and sustainable livelihoods.

Of this, USD 398.8 million was allocated for Assam’s tertiary healthcare and medical education modernisation.

Another USD 77 million was sanctioned for Meghalaya’s ecotourism and sustainable livelihood development.

The initiatives aim to create sustainable livelihoods, empower women, and enhance environmental resilience and regional economic growth.

In Assam, the project will upgrade Gauhati Medical College & Hospital (GMCH) into a super-speciality hub, with additional upgrades to Assam Medical College (Dibrugarh) and Silchar Medical College.

Assam’s project includes climate-resilient infrastructure, digital hospital systems, smart classrooms, simulation training labs, and a gender-responsive one-stop crisis centre at GMCH.

6) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has graded India’s national accounts statistics as ‘C’, the second-lowest grade, indicating methodological shortcomings that hamper economic surveillance.

India’s national accounts data include key indicators like Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and Gross Value Added (GVA).

Detailed Explanation:

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has graded India’s national accounts statistics as ‘C’, the second-lowest grade, indicating methodological shortcomings that hamper economic surveillance.

India’s national accounts data include key indicators like Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and Gross Value Added (GVA).

The IMF assessment highlights that data are timely and sufficiently frequent but affected by outdated methodologies, including the 2011-12 base year and limited use of producer price indices.

India uses the income approach to estimate GDP, while also publishing expenditure-based estimates, leading to sizable discrepancies between the two approaches.

7) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Indian banks have successfully achieved full implementation of SWIFT’s ISO 20022 messaging standard ahead of the 22 November 2025 deadline.

With 100% readiness, India has outperformed the global compliance average of 87%.

Detailed Explanation:

Indian banks have successfully achieved full implementation of SWIFT’s ISO 20022 messaging standard ahead of the 22 November 2025 deadline.

With 100% readiness, India has outperformed the global compliance average of 87%.

This milestone follows active guidance from the Ministry of Finance and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), urging banks to upgrade IT systems.

ISO 20022 enables richer, structured, and detailed payment data, enhancing analytics, compliance, and fraud-prevention capabilities.

SWIFT emphasized that the deadline will not be extended, and non-compliant banks could face payment disruptions and penalties.

The transition began in March 2023, during which MT and ISO 20022 messages coexisted for a limited period.

8) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Cyclone Ditwah formed over the Southwest Bay of Bengal in November 2025, prompting India Meteorological Department (IMD) alerts for Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and South Andhra Pradesh.

The name “Ditwah” was contributed by Yemen under the World Meteorological Organization & UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia-Pacific (WMO–ESCAP) cyclone naming system, referring to the Detwah Lagoon on Socotra Island.

Detailed Explanation:

Cyclone Ditwah formed over the Southwest Bay of Bengal in November 2025, prompting India Meteorological Department (IMD) alerts for Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and South Andhra Pradesh.

The cyclone originated from a low-pressure area on 26 November 2025 and rapidly intensified into a cyclonic storm within 24–36 hours.

The name “Ditwah” was contributed by Yemen under the World Meteorological Organization & UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia-Pacific (WMO–ESCAP) cyclone naming system, referring to the Detwah Lagoon on Socotra Island.

India launched Operation Sagar Bandhu to support Sri Lanka, delivering 27 tonnes of relief material (including food essentials and sanitary items), and deploying 80 NDRF personnel and Chetak helicopters for rescue operations.

9) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The Union Cabinet has approved the Credit Guarantee Scheme for Exporters (CGSE) to provide additional credit facilities to eligible exporters, including MSMEs and non-MSMEs, aimed at enhancing liquidity, encouraging market diversification, and strengthening India’s global export competitiveness.

The scheme offers up to ₹20,000 crore in extra credit, with 100% credit guarantee cover provided by the National Credit Guarantee Trustee Company Limited (NCGTC) to Member Lending Institutions (MLIs).

Detailed Explanation:

The Union Cabinet has approved the Credit Guarantee Scheme for Exporters (CGSE) to provide additional credit facilities to eligible exporters, including MSMEs and non-MSMEs, aimed at enhancing liquidity, encouraging market diversification, and strengthening India’s global export competitiveness.

The scheme offers up to ₹20,000 crore in extra credit, with 100% credit guarantee cover provided by the National Credit Guarantee Trustee Company Limited (NCGTC) to Member Lending Institutions (MLIs).

Exporters can access credit without traditional collateral, easing financial barriers for both MSME and non-MSME exporters.

The scheme will be operationalised by NCGTC under the Department of Financial Services (DFS). A Management Committee, chaired by the Secretary, DFS, will monitor and review the scheme’s progress.

Credit Guarantee Coverage: MLIs extending additional credit under CGSE will receive full guarantee from NCGTC, reducing lender risk and ensuring smooth credit flow.

10) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The India Global Forum (IGF) launched a $250 million fund at IGF Middle East 2025 in Dubai to support high-growth Indian consumer and industrial companies in international markets.

Detailed Explanation:

The India Global Forum (IGF) launched a $250 million fund at IGF Middle East 2025 in Dubai to support high-growth Indian consumer and industrial companies in international markets.

The initiative aims to promote Indian brands globally, strengthen India–UAE economic ties, and accelerate India’s integration into global value chains.

Backed by private investors including Ved Family Office and Ananta Capital, the fund focuses on sectors like food & beverage, consumer products, chemicals, automotive, advanced manufacturing, and industrial goods.

Companies will receive support through an accelerator programme, access to investors and partners, use of Dubai’s logistics infrastructure, and guidance on branding, compliance, and regulatory requirements.

11) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant unveiled a commemorative postal stamp in honour of veteran cinematographer and filmmaker K Vaikunth at the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2025 in Panaji, Goa.

Detailed Explanation:

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant unveiled a commemorative postal stamp in honour of veteran cinematographer and filmmaker K Vaikunth at the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2025 in Panaji, Goa.

Vaikunth, whose career spanned over five decades, was recognised for shaping the visual language of classic Indian cinema, blending technical brilliance with human depth.

His work captured both the grand narratives and intimate emotional landscapes of Indian storytelling, influencing generations of filmmakers.

The festival featured the screening of Vaikunth’s 1977 documentary “Goa Marches On”, highlighting the cultural evolution of Goa and his long-standing connection to the state.

12) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Camikara was named ‘Rum Brand of the Year’ at The Spirits Business Awards 2025 in London, becoming the first Indian rum to win the global title.

Detailed Explanation:

Camikara was named ‘Rum Brand of the Year’ at The Spirits Business Awards 2025 in London, becoming the first Indian rum to win the global title.

The award underscores the rising global appeal of Indian craft spirits and the evolution of premium rum production in India.

Produced by PiccadilyAgro Industries Ltd, Camikara is India’s first pure cane juice-aged rum, a technique rare outside region like Martinique or Réunion.

13) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

MapmyIndiaMappls partnered with Zoho to integrate advanced location intelligence features into Zoho CRM, marking India’s first fully indigenous CRM–geospatial integration.

The announcement highlights progress in digital self-reliance and aligns with the Atmanirbhar Bharat mission by reducing dependence on foreign geospatial and CRM technology.

Detailed Explanation:

MapmyIndiaMappls partnered with Zoho to integrate advanced location intelligence features into Zoho CRM, marking India’s first fully indigenous CRM–geospatial integration.

The announcement highlights progress in digital self-reliance and aligns with the Atmanirbhar Bharat mission by reducing dependence on foreign geospatial and CRM technology.

With this integration, Zoho CRM users will now gain access to MapmyIndia’s features such as:

Address Capture for auto-verification and accurate geo-tagging

Nearby Lead Finder to locate potential clients near existing customers

Location Visualisation to track customer distribution on digital maps

Sales Route Optimisation for efficient planning of field sales routes

The integration aims to enhance sales productivity and enable businesses to make data-driven, location-aware decisions using real-time mapping tools.

14) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Asian Paints signed a three-year partnership with BCCI as Team India’s official colour partner.

The deal covers 110 international and domestic matches, including men’s, women’s, and domestic games in India.

Partnership scope includes on-ground activations, digital fan campaigns, and branding across match venues

Detailed Explanation:

Asian Paints signed a three-year partnership with BCCI as Team India’s official colour partner.

The deal covers 110 international and domestic matches, including men’s, women’s, and domestic games in India.

Partnership scope includes on-ground activations, digital fan campaigns, and branding across match venues.

Key initiatives:

Asian Paints Colour Cam – captures the “most colourful fans” in stadiums.

Colour Countdown – highlights décor and colour trends linked to matches.

Significance of the partnership:

Brand Synergy – connects Asian Paints’ identity with cricket’s vibrant appeal.

BCCI Sponsorship Expansion – joins Reliance’s Campa, SBI Life, Atomberg Technologies as official partners.

Consumer Engagement – allows direct interaction with cricket’s large fanbase across urban and younger audiences.

15) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

Vivek Chaturvedi, a 1990 batch Indian Revenue Service (Customs & Indirect Taxes) officer, has been appointed Chairman of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) to assume charge from December 1, 2025.

Detailed Explanation:

Vivek Chaturvedi, a 1990 batch Indian Revenue Service (Customs & Indirect Taxes) officer, has been appointed Chairman of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) to assume charge from December 1, 2025.

He will assume charge following the superannuation of Sanjay Kumar Agarwal, with the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet clearing his appointment.

Chaturvedi currently serves as Member (Tax Policy & Legal) on CBIC and has over three decades of experience in customs administration, intelligence, data analytics, and vigilance.

16) Answer: B

Vice Admiral Sanjay Sadhu, AVSM, NM assumed charge as Controller of Warship Production & Acquisition (CWP&A) on 28 November 2025.

He succeeds Vice Admiral Rajaram Swaminathan, AVSM, NM, who superannates on 30 November 2025 after 38 years of service during which 8 ships were commissioned into the Indian Navy.

17) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

The Russian spacecraft ‘Soyuz MS-28’ was successfully launched carrying 3 crew members—two Russian Roscosmos cosmonauts and one American NASA astronaut—to the International Space Station (ISS) for an 8-month mission.

The launch marked the final mission of Expedition 73.

The spacecraft was launched using the Soyuz 2.1a booster rocket from the Russia-leased Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.

Detailed Explanation:

The Russian spacecraft ‘Soyuz MS-28’ was successfully launched carrying 3 crew members—two Russian Roscosmos cosmonauts and one American NASA astronaut—to the International Space Station (ISS) for an 8-month mission.

The launch marked the final mission of Expedition 73.

The spacecraft was launched using the Soyuz 2.1a booster rocket from the Russia-leased Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.

The booster successfully placed Soyuz MS-28 into its designated orbit.

After launch, the spacecraft will orbit Earth twice before performing an automated docking with the ISS Rassvet module.

18) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated Skyroot Aerospace's Infinity Campus in Hyderabad, unveiling Vikram-I, India’s first privately developed orbital launch vehicle capable of placing satellites into orbit.

The PM highlighted that India’s private space sector now has 300+ startups, marking a “Private Space Revolution” driven by Gen-Z engineers and entrepreneurs.

Detailed Explanation:

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated Skyroot Aerospace's Infinity Campus in Hyderabad, unveiling Vikram-I, India’s first privately developed orbital launch vehicle capable of placing satellites into orbit.

The PM highlighted that India’s private space sector now has 300+ startups, marking a “Private Space Revolution” driven by Gen-Z engineers and entrepreneurs.

Modi stated that India has transformed its space ecosystem in 6–7 years through reforms such as opening the sector to private players, creating IN-SPACe, and releasing a new Space Policy.

Skyroot’s Infinity Campus is a 200,000 sq ft facility capable of designing, integrating, and testing multiple launch vehicles, with the capacity to build one orbital rocket per month.

19) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

According to the United Nations World Urbanisation Prospects 2025, Jakarta (Indonesia) has overtaken Tokyo as the world’s most populous city with an estimated 42 million residents.

Dhaka (Bangladesh) is second with 37 million, and Tokyo (Japan) is third with 33 million.

Detailed Explanation:

According to the United Nations World Urbanisation Prospects 2025, Jakarta (Indonesia) has overtaken Tokyo as the world’s most populous city with an estimated 42 million residents.

Dhaka (Bangladesh) is second with 37 million, and Tokyo (Japan) is third with 33 million.

The change in ranking is due to UN’s revised urban delimitation criteria, which provide a standardised global framework for city populations, including: consistent population and geospatial criteria, accurate mapping of functional urban areas, and better inclusion of urban sprawl and regional connectivity.

Global Urbanisation Trends: In 1950, only 20% of the world’s population lived in cities; by 2025, nearly half of the 8.2 billion people reside in urban areas.

20) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Ahmedabad has been officially selected to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, winning over Abuja, Nigeria.

The announcement was made at the Commonwealth Sport’s General Assembly in Glasgow.

Detailed Explanation:

Ahmedabad has been officially selected to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, winning over Abuja, Nigeria.

The announcement was made at the Commonwealth Sport’s General Assembly in Glasgow.

The 2030 Games will coincide with the centenary of the Commonwealth Games Movement, adding historical and strategic significance.

Organisers highlighted lessons learned from the 2010 Delhi Games, ensuring that venues are largely ready, funding is secured, and an organising committee will be established promptly.

The Games are expected to feature 15–17 sports, including athletics, swimming, table tennis, bowls, and netball, with T20 cricket and triathlon under consideration.

21) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

South Africa defeated India by 408 runs in the second Test at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati, marking India’s worst-ever Test defeat by runs.

Detailed Explanation:

South Africa defeated India by 408 runs in the second Test at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati, marking India’s worst-ever Test defeat by runs.

The victory sealed a 2–0 series whitewash in India, a rare achievement on home soil for visiting teams.

India, chasing a massive target of 549 runs, collapsed for 140 runs, surpassing the previous record loss of 342 runs against Australia in Nagpur.

22) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Researchers from the Wildlife Institute of India (WII), Dehradun discovered 13 new bush frog species of the genus Raorchestes in the Eastern Himalayas and Indo-Burma biodiversity hotspot.

Detailed Explanation:

Researchers from the Wildlife Institute of India (WII), Dehradun discovered 13 new bush frog species of the genus Raorchestes in the Eastern Himalayas and Indo-Burma biodiversity hotspot.

The study was published on 19 November 2025 in Vertebrate Zoology.

Researchers analysed 204 specimens from 81 localities collected during 2016–2024 across 8 states and 25 protected areas.

This work is India’s largest single vertebrate species description in over a decade.

23) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

British playwright Tom Stoppard passed away at the age of 88, as announced by United Agents.

He won the Academy Award (Oscar) for Best Screenplay for the 1998 film “Shakespeare in Love”, which won seven Oscars

Detailed Explanation:

British playwright Tom Stoppard passed away at the age of 88, as announced by United Agents.

He was born in 1937 in Czechoslovakia and fled the Nazi occupation, later settling in Britain.

He won the Academy Award (Oscar) for Best Screenplay for the 1998 film “Shakespeare in Love”, which won seven Oscars

24) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

World Computer Literacy Day 2025 is observed on 2nd December.

Detailed Explanation:

World Computer Literacy Day 2025 is observed on 2nd December.

The day is celebrated annually to promote computer literacy and digital awareness, especially among women and children.

The observance was started in 2001 by the National Institute of Information Technology (N.I.I.T.) to mark its 20th anniversary.

25) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

National Pollution Control Day 2025 is observed on 2nd December every year.

The day is observed in remembrance of the Bhopal Gas Tragedy, one of the world’s worst industrial disasters, which occurred on the night of 2–3 December 1984.

Detailed Explanation:

National Pollution Control Day 2025 is observed on 2nd December every year.

The day is observed in remembrance of the Bhopal Gas Tragedy, one of the world’s worst industrial disasters, which occurred on the night of 2–3 December 1984.

The tragedy happened due to the accidental leakage of Methyl Isocyanate (MIC) and other toxic chemicals from the Union Carbide India Limited (UCIL) pesticide plant in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.

26) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

International Day for the Abolition of Slavery 2025 is observed on 2nd December.

Detailed Explanation:

International Day for the Abolition of Slavery 2025 is observed on 2nd December.

The day highlights that modern slavery still exists and violates basic human rights.

The observance focuses on ending modern forms of slavery such as human trafficking, sexual exploitation, child labour, forced marriage, and recruitment of children in armed conflict.

27) Answer: B

Tata Realty has achieved a 5-star GRESB 2025 rating (Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark), representing the highest global sustainability recognition.

A major precedent is Intellion Park Chennai, recognised as India’s first IFC EDGE Zero Carbon campus.

28) Answer: C

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant unveiled a commemorative postal stamp in honour of veteran cinematographer and filmmaker K Vaikunth at the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2025 in Panaji, Goa.

29) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Russian spacecraft ‘Soyuz MS-28’ was successfully launched carrying 3 crew members—two Russian Roscosmos cosmonauts and one American NASA astronaut—to the International Space Station (ISS) for an 8-month mission.

Detailed Explanation:

The Russian spacecraft ‘Soyuz MS-28’ was successfully launched carrying 3 crew members—two Russian Roscosmos cosmonauts and one American NASA astronaut—to the International Space Station (ISS) for an 8-month mission.

The crew comprises Sergey Kud-Sverchkov, Sergei Mikaev, and Chris Williams.

This mission is the 1st spaceflight for Chris Williams and Sergei Mikaev, and the 2nd flight for Sergey Kud-Sverchkov.

These three members will join Expedition 73, which already includes NASA astronauts Mike Fincke, Zena Cardman, and Jonny Kim.

30) Answer: C

According to the United Nations World Urbanisation Prospects 2025, Jakarta (Indonesia) has overtaken Tokyo as the world’s most populous city with an estimated 42 million residents.

Asia Dominates Megacity Rankings: Nine of the ten most populous cities are in Asia – Jakarta, Dhaka, Tokyo, New Delhi, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Manila, Kolkata, Seoul. Cairo (Egypt) is the only non-Asian city in the top 10.