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1) As of October 22, 2025, total deposits under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) crossed____________,marking a major milestone in India’s financial inclusion efforts.

(a) ₹2.75 lakh crore

(b) ₹2.50 lakh crore

(c) ₹2.25 lakh crore

(d) ₹3.00 lakh crore

(e) ₹3.25 lakh crore

2) Which Public Sector Bank (PSB) contributed the largest share to the total PSB profit of ₹49,456 crore in Q2 FY26?

(a) Indian Overseas Bank

(b) Bank of Baroda

(c) Union Bank of India

(d) Central Bank of India

(e) State Bank of India

3) As per the RBI’s recent amendment, exporters can retain export proceeds in foreign currency accounts at International Financial Services Centres (IFSCs) for how long?

(a) One month

(b) Two months

(c) Three months

(d) Six months

(e) Twelve months

4) According to the G20 report led by Joseph Stiglitz, by what percentage did India’s richest 1% expand their wealth between 2000 and 2023?

(a) 41%

(b) 54%

(c) 62%

(d) 70%

(e) 80%

5) Which countries’ non-residents can now receive INR-denominated trade loans from Indian banks as per RBI’s new measures for internationalisation of the Indian Rupee?

(a) Bangladesh, Myanmar, and Maldives

(b) Bhutan, Nepal, and Sri Lanka

(c) Indonesia, UAE, and Saudi Arabia

(d) USA, UK, and Japan

(e) China, Pakistan, and Afghanistan

6) What is the total funding committed for Phase-I of Amaravati Capital development, including contributions from the World Bank, ADB, and Government of India?

(a) ₹13,600 crore

(b) ₹14,000 crore

(c) ₹16,000 crore

(d) ₹15,000 crore

(e) ₹12,500 crore

7) Which of the following is not a feature of the Basic Savings Bank Deposit (BSBD) accounts under PMJDY as per RBI’s 2025 circular?

(a) No minimum balance requirement

(b) Free ATM/debit card and internet banking

(c) Minimum 25 cheque leaves per year

(d) Free unlimited withdrawals including ATMs and digital channels

(e) Mandatory monthly maintenance fee

8) Which entity is developing the prototype of the RBI’s Digital Payments Intelligence Platform (DPIP)?

(a) National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)

(b) RBI Innovation Hub

(c) Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi

(d) Department of Financial Services (DFS)

(e) Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)

9) As per the news, Nepal’s historic Kartik Naach Festival, also known as Katti Pyakha, was originally instituted in which century?

(a) 15th century

(b) 16th century

(c) 18th century

(d) 17th century

(e) 19th century

10) Which country has become the world’s first cashless nation, relying almost entirely on digital payments like mobile apps and cards?

(a) Norway

(b) Sweden

(c) Finland

(d) Denmark

(e) Iceland

11) Which country has introduced a fast-track immigration route for current and former US H-1B visa holders to attract global talent and address labour shortages?

(a) United Kingdom

(b) Singapore

(c) Australia

(d) Germany

(e) Canada

12) As per the news, India has emerged as the third-largest country globally in terms of what type of industrial project pipeline, after China and the United States?

(a) Renewable energy projects

(b) Automotive manufacturing projects

(c) Digital infrastructure projects

(d) Clean industrial projects

(e) Defence manufacturing projects

13) The Government of India, under the IndiaAI Mission, launched the India AI Governance Guidelines in 2025. How many core guiding principles (“Sutras”) form the foundation of this framework?

(a) 5

(b) 6

(c) 7

(d) 8

(e) 9

14) Which Indian state became the first to formally collaborate with Starlink Satellite Communications Pvt. Ltd. to provide satellite-based internet services in remote and underserved regions?

(a) Maharashtra

(b) Kerala

(c) Karnataka

(d) Gujarat

(e) Rajasthan

15) Which Indian state exported 20 metric tonnes of fortified rice to Papua New Guinea (PNG) with support from the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA)?

(a) Odisha

(b) Chhattisgarh

(c) Punjab

(d) Andhra Pradesh

(e) Bihar

16) Where was the 1st International & 31st Annual Conference of Sahodaya School Complexes – 2025 held, marking CBSE’s first conference outside India?

(a) Abu Dhabi

(b) Singapore

(c) Muscat

(d) Doha

(e) Dubai

17) Who was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws (LL.D.) by Karnataka State Law University (KSLU) during its 7th convocation in 2025?

(a) H. K. Patil

(b) Thaawarchand Gehlot

(c) S Abdul Nazeer

(d) N. V. Ramana

(e) Ramesh Chennithala

18) Who was awarded the World Leader for Peace and Security Award 2025 by the Boston Global Forum (BGF) and AI World Society (AIWS)?

(a) Emmanuel Macron

(b) Volodymyr Zelenskyy

(c) Ban Ki-moon

(d) Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

(e) Nguyen Anh Tuan

19) By which year does Telangana aim to become one of the top 20 AI hubs globally through the Telangana Artificial Intelligence Innovation Hub (TAIH)?

(a) 2030

(b) 2025

(c) 2040

(d) 2035

(e) 2045

20) Who became the first South Asian American, Indian-origin woman, and Muslim to be elected as Virginia’s Lieutenant Governor in 2025?

(a) Ghazala Hashmi

(b) Winsome Earle-Sears

(c) Kamala Harris

(d) Nikki Haley

(e) Ilhan Omar

21) Which cricketing icon was appointed as the brand ambassador for Paradeep Phosphates Limited (PPL) on 5 November 2025?

(a) Sachin Tendulkar

(b) MS Dhoni

(c) Virat Kohli

(d) Sourav Ganguly

(e) Rahul Dravid

22) As per the news, India and the United Kingdom jointly launched which digital platform to enhance transparency and coordination in bilateral research and innovation?

(a) IN-UK-STP Dashboard

(b) UK-India Innovation Hub

(c) Bilateral Science Portal

(d) Indo-UK Research Gateway

(e) UK-India Tech Connect

23) In news, FIFA announced the launch of which new award, to be first presented at the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw?

(a) FIFA Peace Prize – Football Unites the World

(b) FIFA Unity Award

(c) Global Football Harmony Prize

(d) World Football Peace Medal

(e) FIFA Fair Play Excellence Award

24) In news, Bharat Biotech has launched a Contract Research, Development and Manufacturing Organisation (CRDMO) focused on cell and gene therapies. What is the name of this subsidiary?

(a) Genomic Life Sciences

(b) BioGene Labs

(c) Nucelion Therapeutics

(d) CellTech Biologics

(e) Genome Innovations

25) In news, Raila Odinga, who passed away in 2025, held which position in Kenya from 2008 to 2013?

(a) President

(b) Deputy President

(c) Prime Minister

(d) Finance Minister

(e) Foreign Minister

26) When is National Cancer Awareness Day 2025 observed in India?

(a) 4th November 2025

(b) 5th November 2025

(c) 6th November 2025

(d) 7th November 2025

(e) 8th November 2025

27) What is the theme of Infant Protection Day 2025, observed on 7th November 2025?

(a) “Caring for Every Child”

(b) “Protecting, promoting, and developing infants”

(c) “Healthy Start for Every Infant”

(d) “Infant Safety and Wellbeing”

(e) “Nurturing the Future Generation”

28) As per the news, Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman's Birthday is observed on the 7th of November 2025. In which year did C.V. Raman receive the Nobel Prize for discovering the Raman Effect?

(a) 1928

(b) 1929

(c) 1930

(d) 1931

(e) 1932

29) Which of the following statements about the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) is incorrect?

(a) PMJDY was launched on August 28, 2014, to promote financial inclusion.

(b) PMJDY accounts for Indian nationals aged 18–60 years can apply

(c) Minors above 10 years can open accounts under PMJDY with guardian supervision.

(d) PMJDY accounts have zero balance requirement.

(e) Account holders receive a RuPay debit card for ATM withdrawals.

30) Which country assumed the G20 Presidency from 1 December 2024 through to November 2025?

(a) India

(b) Germany

(c) Brazil

(d) South Africa

(e) Japan

Answers :

1) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Total deposits under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) have crossed ₹2.75 lakh crore as of October 22, 2025, marking a major milestone in India’s financial inclusion efforts.

The total number of PMJDY accounts reached 56.85 crore, with Public Sector Banks contributing the largest share — ₹2.15 lakh crore, followed by Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) with ₹51,489 crore, and Private Sector Banks with ₹8,149 crore.

Detailed Explanation:

Total deposits under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) have crossed ₹2.75 lakh crore as of October 22, 2025, marking a major milestone in India’s financial inclusion efforts.

The total number of PMJDY accounts reached 56.85 crore, with Public Sector Banks contributing the largest share — ₹2.15 lakh crore, followed by Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) with ₹51,489 crore, and Private Sector Banks with ₹8,149 crore.

The growth in deposits is supported by Direct Benefit Transfers (DBTs), various government welfare schemes, and an increase in account activity due to reactivation drives.

To address inactive accounts, the Department of Financial Services (DFS) launched a Financial Inclusion Saturation Programme (July–September 2025) to promote enrollment under PMJDY, PMJJBY, PMSBY, and Atal Pension Yojana (APY), and to re-verify KYC for dormant accounts.

As of August 2025, nearly 13 crore PMJDY accounts were inactive, but around 5% of these accounts were successfully reactivated through re-KYC by the end of September 2025.

The scheme continues to serve as a cornerstone of inclusive growth, ensuring that almost 90% of Indian households now have a bank account.

2) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

Public Sector Banks (PSBs) led by the State Bank of India (SBI) posted a record cumulative profit of ₹49,456 crore in Q2 FY26, marking a 9% year-on-year (YoY) growth despite two banks reporting a decline.

In Q2 FY25, PSBs had earned ₹45,547 crore, showing an increase of ₹3,909 crore in absolute terms.

Detailed Explanation:

Public Sector Banks (PSBs) led by the State Bank of India (SBI) posted a record cumulative profit of ₹49,456 crore in Q2 FY26, marking a 9% year-on-year (YoY) growth despite two banks reporting a decline.

In Q2 FY25, PSBs had earned ₹45,547 crore, showing an increase of ₹3,909 crore in absolute terms.

SBI alone contributed 40% of the total PSB profit, recording a net profit of ₹20,160 crore, up 10% from the previous year.

Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) reported the highest profit growth of 58% at ₹1,226 crore, followed by Central Bank of India with 33% growth to ₹1,213 crore.

Bank of Baroda and Union Bank of India were the only two PSBs to record a decline in profit — 8% and 10%, respectively.

3) Answer: C

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has amended the Foreign Exchange Management (Foreign Currency Accounts by a Person Resident in India) Regulations, 2015 to allow exporters to retain export proceeds in foreign currency accounts at International Financial Services Centres (IFSCs) for up to three months.

For foreign currency accounts maintained in other jurisdictions, the utilisation or repatriation period will remain one month from the date of receipt of export proceeds.

4) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

India’s richest 1% expanded their wealth by 62% between 2000 and 2023, according to a G20 report commissioned by the South African Presidency.

The study, led by Nobel laureate Joseph Stiglitz, warned that global inequality has reached “emergency” levels, threatening democracy, economic stability, and climate progress.

Detailed Explanation:

India’s richest 1% expanded their wealth by 62% between 2000 and 2023, according to a G20 report commissioned by the South African Presidency.

The study, led by Nobel laureate Joseph Stiglitz, warned that global inequality has reached “emergency” levels, threatening democracy, economic stability, and climate progress.

The top 1% globally captured 41% of all new wealth created between 2000 and 2024, while the bottom 50% received only 1%, highlighting a sharp wealth disparity.

The report noted that inter-country inequality has declined due to rising incomes in populous nations like India and China, reducing the GDP share of high-income countries.

In India, the top 1% grew their wealth share by 62%, compared to 54% in China, placing India among countries with the steepest rise in wealth concentration.

5) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced new measures to promote the internationalisation of the Indian Rupee (INR) and increase its use in cross-border transactions.

Authorised Dealer (AD) banks are now allowed to extend INR-denominated trade-related loans to non-residents from Bhutan, Nepal, and Sri Lanka, strengthening rupee trade settlement with neighbouring nations.

Detailed Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced new measures to promote the internationalisation of the Indian Rupee (INR) and increase its use in cross-border transactions.

Authorised Dealer (AD) banks are now allowed to extend INR-denominated trade-related loans to non-residents from Bhutan, Nepal, and Sri Lanka, strengthening rupee trade settlement with neighbouring nations.

RBI will now establish transparent reference rates for the currencies of key trading partners, including the Indonesian Rupiah and UAE Dirham, to ensure predictable pricing and reduce cross-currency dependence.

Currently, RBI publishes reference rates only for the U.S. dollar, euro, Japanese yen, and pound sterling.

6) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

World Bank to release a second tranche of $200 million for Amaravati Capital Phase-I development by end of 2025.

Government of India has committed an additional ₹1,400 crore, taking the total Phase-I funding to ₹15,000 crore.

Detailed Explanation:

World Bank to release a second tranche of $200 million for Amaravati Capital Phase-I development by end of 2025.

Both World Bank and Asian Development Bank (ADB) have committed $800 million each, totalling $1.6 billion (₹13,600 crore) for Phase-I of the project.

Government of India has committed an additional ₹1,400 crore, taking the total Phase-I funding to ₹15,000 crore.

The first disbursement of $207 million from the World Bank was made in March 2025, with 50% utilisation so far.

7) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

BSBD accounts require no minimum balance and offer free basic services, including ATM/debit card, internet and mobile banking, cheque book (minimum 25 leaves per year), and passbook or monthly statement at no extra cost.

Account holders are entitled to unlimited deposits via cash, electronic channels, or ATMs/cash deposit machines, and at least four free withdrawals per month, including ATM transactions.

Detailed Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued a draft circular directing all banks to offer Basic Savings Bank Deposit (BSBD) accounts with free basic facilities and no minimum balance requirement to enhance financial inclusion and digital adoption.

The RBI stated that the move aligns with the digitisation of the banking sector and aims to improve customer service for BSBD account holders.

Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) accounts are classified as BSBD accounts, with over 566 million accounts holding ₹2.67 trillion in deposits as of 2025.

BSBD accounts require no minimum balance and offer free basic services, including ATM/debit card, internet and mobile banking, cheque book (minimum 25 leaves per year), and passbook or monthly statement at no extra cost.

Account holders are entitled to unlimited deposits via cash, electronic channels, or ATMs/cash deposit machines, and at least four free withdrawals per month, including ATM transactions.

8) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is developing a Digital Payments Intelligence Platform (DPIP) to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) for detecting and preventing digital payment frauds.

The prototype of the DPIP is being developed by the RBI Innovation Hub, and a dedicated entity will be created to operate it.

Detailed Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is developing a Digital Payments Intelligence Platform (DPIP) to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) for detecting and preventing digital payment frauds.

The prototype of the DPIP is being developed by the RBI Innovation Hub, and a dedicated entity will be created to operate it.

The platform will collect data from multiple sources such as mule accounts, telecom operators, and geographical location data to train AI-based fraud detection models.

9) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Nepal’s historic Kartik Naach Festival, a 10-day celebration of art, devotion, and heritage, concluded on Kartik Purnima at Patan Durbar Square, Lalitpur.

Kartik Naach, also known as Katti Pyakha, was instituted in the 17th century by King Siddhinarsingh Malla of Patan.

Detailed Explanation:

Nepal’s historic Kartik Naach Festival, a 10-day celebration of art, devotion, and heritage, concluded on Kartik Purnima at Patan Durbar Square, Lalitpur.

The festival attracted thousands of devotees, tourists, and cultural enthusiasts, reaffirming its status as one of South Asia’s oldest living performance traditions.

Kartik Naach, also known as Katti Pyakha, was instituted in the 17th century by King Siddhinarsingh Malla of Patan.

It was originally a devotional offering to Hindu deities and later evolved into a major cultural event symbolising royalty, religion, and resilience.

10) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Sweden has become the world’s first cashless country, marking a major milestone in digital financial transformation.

Detailed Explanation:

Sweden has become the world’s first cashless country, marking a major milestone in digital financial transformation.

Citizens now rely almost entirely on mobile payments, cards, and phone taps for daily transactions, replacing physical currency with digital convenience.

The shift began in 2012 with the launch of “Swish”, a real-time mobile payment app developed by major Swedish banks.

Swish enables users to send and receive money instantly using only a phone number, making it widely adopted across businesses, churches, and street vendors.

11) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

Canada has introduced a fast-track immigration route for current and former US H-1B visa holders, as part of its 2025 Federal Budget to strengthen the innovation ecosystem and address labour shortages.

Detailed Explanation:

Canada has introduced a fast-track immigration route for current and former US H-1B visa holders, as part of its 2025 Federal Budget to strengthen the innovation ecosystem and address labour shortages.

The initiative combines accelerated entry options, research funding, and foreign qualification recognition to attract global talent.

The policy targets highly skilled professionals impacted by US visa policy changes, positioning Canada as a competitive destination for researchers, clinicians, and advanced industry specialists.

12) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

India has emerged as the third-largest country globally in terms of clean industrial project pipeline, following China and the United States.

Detailed Explanation:

India has emerged as the third-largest country globally in terms of clean industrial project pipeline, following China and the United States.

This reflects India’s growing focus on decarbonising hard-to-abate sectors such as chemicals, steel, cement, and aviation.

India currently has 65 commercial-scale low-emission industrial projects, but only six have reached the Final Investment Decision (FID) stage.

The total estimated investment potential exceeds USD 150 billion, with the capacity to create around 2 lakh new jobs.

The projects together hold a CO₂ abatement potential of 160–175 million tonnes per year, supporting India’s goal of achieving Net Zero emissions by 2070 and positioning it as a major clean manufacturing hub globally.

13) Answer: C

The Government of India, through the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), has launched the India AI Governance Guidelines under the IndiaAI Mission, marking the country’s first principle-based regulatory framework for artificial intelligence (AI).

Seven Core Guiding Principles (Sutras) form the foundation of the framework:

Trust in AI systems

People-first approach

Innovation over restraint

Fairness and equity

Accountability

Understandable by design

Safety, resilience, and sustainability

14) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

The Government of Maharashtra has signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with Starlink Satellite Communications Pvt. Ltd., a venture under SpaceX, to provide satellite-based internet services across remote and underserved regions of the state.

With this move, Maharashtra becomes the first Indian state to formally collaborate with Starlink for digital connectivity expansion.

Detailed Explanation:

The Government of Maharashtra has signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with Starlink Satellite Communications Pvt. Ltd., a venture under SpaceX, to provide satellite-based internet services across remote and underserved regions of the state.

With this move, Maharashtra becomes the first Indian state to formally collaborate with Starlink for digital connectivity expansion.

The agreement aims to deliver high-speed, low-latency internet to government institutions, rural and tribal communities, and aspirational districts such as Gadchiroli, Nandurbar, Washim, and Dharashiv — areas often limited by terrain and poor terrestrial connectivity.

The initiative supports the Digital Maharashtra Mission, aligning with the Digital India vision by promoting access to e-governance, telemedicine, smart agriculture, and online education in remote areas.

15) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Detailed Explanation:

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has facilitated the export of 20 metric tonnes (MT) of fortified rice from Chhattisgarh to Papua New Guinea (PNG).

The consignment was exported by M/s Sponge Enterprises Pvt. Ltd., Raipur, with support from the Government of Chhattisgarh and the Rice Exporters Association of Chhattisgarh (TREA-CG).

Fortified rice is enriched with essential micronutrients like Iron, Folic Acid, and Vitamin B12, blended through an extrusion process to resemble natural grains and then mixed with regular rice in fixed proportions.

16) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

For the first time, the Sahodaya School Complex conference, a flagship initiative of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), was held outside India, marking a milestone in CBSE’s global outreach.

The event titled “1st International & 31st Annual Conference of Sahodaya School Complexes – 2025” took place at the Grand Hyatt, Dubai, from 4–5 November 2025 (rescheduled from 3–4 November).

Detailed Explanation:

For the first time, the Sahodaya School Complex conference, a flagship initiative of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), was held outside India, marking a milestone in CBSE’s global outreach.

The event titled “1st International & 31st Annual Conference of Sahodaya School Complexes – 2025” took place at the Grand Hyatt, Dubai, from 4–5 November 2025 (rescheduled from 3–4 November).

The central theme of the conference was “Rooted in Wisdom, Rising with Vision: Reimagining Education through NEP 2020.”

17) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

S Abdul Nazeer, Governor of Andhra Pradesh, was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws (LL.D.) by the Karnataka State Law University (KSLU) during its 7th convocation ceremony held at the Farmers’ Knowledge Centre, University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad.

Detailed Explanation:

S Abdul Nazeer, Governor of Andhra Pradesh, was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws (LL.D.) by the Karnataka State Law University (KSLU) during its 7th convocation ceremony held at the Farmers’ Knowledge Centre, University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad.

The event was presided over by Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, Chancellor of KSLU, who presented the degree and praised Nazeer’s outstanding contributions to law, justice, and governance.

H K Patil, Karnataka’s Minister for Law, Justice, Parliamentary Affairs and Legislation and Pro-Chancellor of KSLU, was also present, along with several legal, academic, and political dignitaries.

In his acceptance speech, Governor Nazeer expressed gratitude to KSLU and reaffirmed his commitment to constitutional values, judicial ethics, and legal education.

18) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, founder of the Art of Living Foundation, has been awarded the World Leader for Peace and Security Award 2025 by the Boston Global Forum (BGF) and the AI World Society (AIWS).

The honour places him among global leaders such as French President Emmanuel Macron, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.

Detailed Explanation:

Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, founder of the Art of Living Foundation, has been awarded the World Leader for Peace and Security Award 2025 by the Boston Global Forum (BGF) and the AI World Society (AIWS).

The honour places him among global leaders such as French President Emmanuel Macron, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.

The award recognises Gurudev’s transformative contributions to global peace, humanitarian leadership, and his integration of spirituality with governance, diplomacy, and social reform.

The award was presented on November 3, 2025, by Nguyen Anh Tuan, Co-founder and CEO of BGF, who hailed Gurudev as a “spiritual luminary” bridging Eastern wisdom with Western innovation.

19) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

The Government of Telangana has announced the establishment of the Telangana Artificial Intelligence Innovation Hub (TAIH) in Hyderabad, led by IT & Industries Minister D. Sridhar Babu.

The hub aims to make Telangana one of the top 20 AI hubs globally by 2035, positioning the state as a leader in frontier technologies.

Detailed Explanation:

The Government of Telangana has announced the establishment of the Telangana Artificial Intelligence Innovation Hub (TAIH) in Hyderabad, led by IT & Industries Minister D. Sridhar Babu.

The hub aims to make Telangana one of the top 20 AI hubs globally by 2035, positioning the state as a leader in frontier technologies.

Objective: To act as a central platform for AI-based innovation, research, and partnerships across academia, industry, and startups.

Collaboration: The hub brings together major institutions and partners such as IIT Hyderabad, BITS Pilani, ISB, NALSAR University of Law, C-DAC, and global technology companies like Google, Microsoft, Infosys, and Amazon.

20) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

India-born Ghazala Hashmi has made history by winning the Virginia Lieutenant Governor’s race, becoming the first South Asian American, first Indian-origin woman, and first Muslim to hold the post.

Detailed Explanation:

India-born Ghazala Hashmi has made history by winning the Virginia Lieutenant Governor’s race, becoming the first South Asian American, first Indian-origin woman, and first Muslim to hold the post.

The 61-year-old Democrat defeated Republican John Reid with 54.2% of votes (1,465,634) against 1,232,242 votes secured by her rival.

She will succeed Republican Winsome Earle-Sears, the first woman to serve as Virginia’s Lieutenant Governor.

21) Answer: E

Cricketing icon Rahul Dravid was appointed as the brand ambassador for Paradeep Phosphates Limited. (PPL), one of India’s leading fertiliser companies, on 5 November 2025.

The partnership aims to promote sustainable farming practices, balanced fertiliser use, and farmer education across India.

22) Answer: A

India and the United Kingdom have jointly launched a new digital platform, the India-United Kingdom Science and Technology Partnership (IN-UK-STP) Dashboard, to enhance transparency and coordination in bilateral research and innovation.

The pilot version of the dashboard was unveiled in New Delhi by Ajay Kumar Sood, Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, and David Warren Smith, National Technology Adviser to the United Kingdom.

Developed jointly by the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA), India, and the British High Commission in India, the dashboard currently maps 143 bilateral science and technology projects.

23) Answer: A

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has announced the launch of the FIFA Peace Prize, which will be awarded for the first time at the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw in Washington DC on 5 December 2025.

Officially titled the “FIFA Peace Prize – Football Unites the World,” this annual award will honour individuals who have made extraordinary efforts to promote peace and unity through football.

24) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Bharat Biotech, a leading vaccine manufacturer, has established a Contract Research Development and Manufacturing Organisation (CRDMO) focused on cell and gene therapies.

The new wholly-owned subsidiary, named Nucelion Therapeutics, marks Bharat Biotech’s strategic expansion into the next-generation cell and gene therapy sector.

Detailed Explanation:

Bharat Biotech, a leading vaccine manufacturer, has established a Contract Research Development and Manufacturing Organisation (CRDMO) focused on cell and gene therapies.

The new wholly-owned subsidiary, named Nucelion Therapeutics, marks Bharat Biotech’s strategic expansion into the next-generation cell and gene therapy sector.

Nucelion Therapeutics aims to support global life science innovators with scalable process development and manufacturing solutions for advanced therapies targeting cancers, autoimmune disorders, and rare genetic diseases.

The facility is located in Genome Valley, Hyderabad, and spans 30,000 sq ft as a purpose-built GMP facility.

25) Answer: C

Former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga passed away at the age of 80 in Koothattukulam, Ernakulam district, Kerala.

He served as Prime Minister of Kenya from 2008 to 2013.

26) Answer: D

National Cancer Awareness Day 2025 is observed on the 7th of November 2025.  

The National Cancer Awareness Day celebration was first announced by Dr.Harsh Vardhan, the Indian Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare in September 2014.

27) Answer: B

Infant Protection Day 2025 is observed on the 7th of November 2025.

The theme for Infant Protection Day 2025 is "Protecting, promoting, and developing infants."

28) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman Birthday is observed on the 7th of November 2025.

He discovered the Raman Effect on 28th February 1928.

C.V. Raman was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1930.

Detailed Explanation:

Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman Birthday is observed on the 7th of November 2025.

C.V. Raman was born on 7th November 1888, in Tiruchirappalli. His father's name was Chandrasekhara Ramanathan Iyer who was a professor of Physics and Mathematics who worked in Visakhapatnam. C.V. Raman was brilliant in early school life.

He discovered the Raman Effect on 28th February 1928.

C.V. Raman was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1930.

29) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

PMJDY was launched on August 28, 2014, to promote financial inclusion by ensuring access to banking, remittance, credit, insurance, and pension services at affordable costs.

The scheme forms the backbone of various government economic initiatives and facilitates Direct Benefit Transfers (DBTs) to beneficiaries.

Eligibility: Indian nationals aged 18–59 years can apply; minors above 10 years can open accounts with guardian supervision.

Detailed Explanation:

PMJDY was launched on August 28, 2014, to promote financial inclusion by ensuring access to banking, remittance, credit, insurance, and pension services at affordable costs.

The scheme forms the backbone of various government economic initiatives and facilitates Direct Benefit Transfers (DBTs) to beneficiaries.

Eligibility: Indian nationals aged 18–59 years can apply; minors above 10 years can open accounts with guardian supervision.

A PMJDY account can be opened at any bank branch or Business Correspondent (Bank Mitr) outlet with zero balance requirement.

Zero-balance account feature allows individuals to open accounts without maintaining a minimum balance, though chequebook facility requires meeting balance criteria.

Account holders receive a RuPay debit card that can be used at ATMs for cash withdrawals.

30) Answer: D

South Africa assumes the G20 Presidency from 1 December 2024 through to November 2025, approximately five years before the deadline of the United Nations (UN) 2030 Agenda.