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1) As per the news,  Punjab National Bank (PNB) recently signed an MoU with which state government, pledging ₹21,000 crore investment under their initiative?

(a) Rajasthan

(b) Gujarat

(c) Maharashtra

(d) Uttar Pradesh

(e) Madhya Pradesh

2) Who chaired the Sub-Committee of the Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC-SC) that recently discussed global and domestic macroeconomic developments?

(a) Nirmala Sitharaman

(b) Sanjay Malhotra

(c) Shaktikanta Das

(d) T. V. Somanathan

(e) Michael Patra

3) Which bank recently hosted its first-ever Start-up Pitch Fest named ‘Dream2Demo’?

(a) Punjab National Bank

(b) Bank of Baroda

(c) State Bank of India

(d) Indian Bank

(e) Canara Bank

4) In September ’25, Axis Max Life Insurance Limited recently partnered with which institution to deliver affordable life insurance solutions in rural and regional India?**

(a) State Bank of India

(b) India Post Payments Bank

(c) Punjab National Bank

(d) NABARD

(e) Indian Overseas Bank

5) Which regional rural bank has launched collateral-free shrimp crop loans for aquaculture farmers in partnership with NABARD and Aqua Exchange?

(a) Karnataka Gramin Bank

(b) Odisha Grameena Bank

(c) Kerala Gramin Bank

(d) Telangana Grameena Bank

(e) Andhra Pradesh Grameena Bank

6) According to Controller General of Accounts (CGA) data, India’s fiscal deficit stood at what percentage of the full-year target by the end of July 2025?

(a) 17.2%

(b) 25.4%

(c) 29.9%

(d) 32.1%

(e) 4.4%

7) According to RBI’s Quarterly Basic Statistical Return-2 (BSR-2) on Deposits (June 2025), what was India’s year-on-year deposit growth?

(a) 11.7%

(b) 10.2%

(c) 12.4%

(d) 11.3%

(e) 7.0%

8) By 2033, India will invest ₹11 lakh crore to expand its high-speed road network to what target length of access-controlled expressways?

(a) 10,000 km

(b) 12,000 km

(c) 15,000 km

(d) 17,000 km

(e) 20,000 km

9) In Sep’25, India recently secured support from which country for its interest in patrolling the Malacca Strait, one of the world’s busiest maritime routes?

(a) Singapore

(b) Indonesia

(c) Malaysia

(d) Thailand

(e) Vietnam

10) The UN Security Council has extended the mandate of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) until which year, after which its drawdown and withdrawal will begin?

(a) 2025

(b) 2024

(c) 2027

(d) 2026

(e) 2029

11) Recently, Adani Power and Bhutan’s Druk Green Power Corporation (DGPC) signed an agreement to jointly develop which hydroelectric project with 570 MW capacity?

(a) Punatsangchhu Project

(b) Wangchhu Project

(c) Mangdechhu Project

(d) Kholongchhu Project

(e) Sankosh Project

12) Who won the Best Director award in the Orizzonti section at the 82nd Venice Film Festival (2025) for the film “Songs of Forgotten Trees”?

(a) Julia Ducournau

(b) Mira Nair

(c) Anuparna Roy

(d) Chaitanya Tamhane

(e) Rima Das

13) Recently, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) signed a 7-year, €550 million digital transformation contract with which Scandinavian non-life insurer?

(a) P&C Insurance

(b) Gjensidige

(c) Folksam

(d) Codan Forsikring

(e) Tryg

14) Which two judges were recently elevated to the Supreme Court of India, taking its strength to the full sanctioned 34 judges?

(a) Alok Aradhe and Vipul M. Pancholi

(b) B.R. Gavai and Sanjay Kishan Kaul

(c) Dipankar Datta and P.S. Narasimha

(d) S. Ravindra Bhat and Abhay S. Oka

(e) Hemant Gupta and Indira Banerjee

15) What is the title of Arundhati Roy’s memoir, published by Penguin Hamish Hamilton, focusing on her relationship with her mother Mary Roy?

(a) The God of Small Things

(b) Mother Mary Comes to Me

(c) Childhood Shadows

(d) A House for My Mother

(e) Songs of Silence

16) The 28^th edition of ITTF-ATTU Asian Table Tennis Team Championships (2025) will be hosted in which Indian city?

(a) New Delhi

(b) Hyderabad

(c) Chennai

(d) Bhubaneswar

(e) Lucknow

17) Recently, India won its first-ever gold medal in the Men’s Compound Team event at the World Archery Championships 2025 held in which country?

(a) Japan

(b) Turkey

(c) France

(d) South Korea

(e) Netherlands

18) Recently, Aryna Sabalenka became the first woman since Serena Williams (2014) to defend her US Open title by defeating whom in the 2025 final?

(a) Coco Gauff

(b) Amanda Anisimova

(c) Iga Świątek

(d) Jessica Pegula

(e) Naomi Osaka

19) Which team did India defeat to win the 2025 Men’s Hockey Asia Cup at Rajgir Sports Complex, Bihar?

(a) Japan

(b) Malaysia

(c) South Korea

(d) Pakistan

(e) China

20) Who did Carlos Alcaraz defeat to win the US Open 2025 Men’s Singles title and reclaim the ATP World No. 1 ranking?

(a) Novak Djokovic

(b) Rafael Nadal

(c) Casper Ruud

(d) Daniil Medvedev

(e) Jannik Sinner

21) Who became the oldest man to summit Mount Fuji, Japan’s tallest peak, at the age of 102?

(a) Yuichiro Miura

(b) KokichiAkuzawa

(c) Tenzing Norgay

(d) Masatoshi Nakamura

(e) Kenichi Horie

22) In August 2025, Punjab National Bank (PNB) inaugurated its first branch focused on which sector in New Delhi?

(a) Agriculture

(b) Retail Banking

(c) Start-ups

(d) MSME

(e) Digital Banking

23) Who chairs the Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC) in India?

(a) RBI Governor

(b) Finance Secretary

(c) SEBI Chairman

(d) Chief Economic Adviser

(e) Union Finance Minister

24) Which film won the Golden Lion (Best Film) at the 2025 Venice Film Festival?

(a) Songs of Forgotten Trees

(b) Father Mother Sister Brother

(c) The Voice of Hind Rajab

(d) La Grazia

(e) The Smashing Machine

25) Which wildlife sanctuary is proposed to become the third national park in Odisha?

(a) Bhitarkanika

(b) Similipal

(c) Chilika

(d) Debrigarh

(e) Satkosia

Answers :

1) Answer: A

Punjab National Bank (PNB) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU)with the Government of Rajasthan to support the state’s socio-economic development.

Under the agreement, PNB pledged ₹21,000 crore investment through the state’s ‘Rising Rajasthan’ initiative.

2) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra chaired the Sub-Committee of the Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC-SC), which discussed global and domestic macroeconomic and financial sector developments and their implications for financial stability.

The panel also reviewed the National Strategy for Financial Inclusion (NSFI) 2025–30.

Detailed Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra chaired the Sub-Committee of the Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC-SC), which discussed global and domestic macroeconomic and financial sector developments and their implications for financial stability.

The panel also reviewed the National Strategy for Financial Inclusion (NSFI) 2025–30.

The Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC) is an apex-level forum constituted by the Government of India in December 2010.

FSDC is not a statutory body and no separate funds are allocated for its activities.

FSDC is chaired by the Union Finance Minister of India.

Members of FSDC include the heads of RBI, SEBI, PFRDA, IRDA, FMC, along with the Finance Secretary/Secretary DEA, Secretary DFS, and Chief Economic Adviser.

3) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

State Bank of India (SBI), through its Start-up Branch, hosted its first-ever Start-up Pitch Fest – Dream2Demo.

The event provided a platform for entrepreneurs to present ideas directly to leading investors.

Detailed Explanation:

State Bank of India (SBI), through its Start-up Branch, hosted its first-ever Start-up Pitch Fest – Dream2Demo.

The event provided a platform for entrepreneurs to present ideas directly to leading investors.

SBI showcased customized financial products for start-ups, including equity-linked funding solutions.

SBI highlighted its collaborations with Startup TN and IIT Madras Incubation Cell.

The initiative reaffirms SBI’s commitment to supporting innovators and aims to guide start-ups from grassroots to global stage.

4) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Axis Max Life Insurance Limited and India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) announced a partnership to deliver affordable life insurance solutions in rural and regional India beyond Tier 1 cities.

Detailed Explanation:

Axis Max Life Insurance Limited and India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) announced a partnership to deliver affordable life insurance solutions in rural and regional India beyond Tier 1 cities.

The partnership will use IPPB’s network of 650 banking outlets and over 1.64 lakh access points through post offices to expand reach.

Customers in Tier 3, Tier 4, and rural markets will gain access to a comprehensive suite of need-based life insurance products.

The initiative supports the Government’s financial inclusion objectives.

5) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

Andhra Pradesh Grameena Bank (APGB), in partnership with National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) and AquaExchangeAgritech Private. Limited., has launched collateral-free shrimp crop loans for aquaculture farmers.

The official launch was held at AquaExchange'sVeeravalli premises, located near Hanuman Junction in Krishna district.

Detailed Explanation:

Andhra Pradesh Grameena Bank (APGB), in partnership with National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) and AquaExchangeAgritech Private. Limited., has launched collateral-free shrimp crop loans for aquaculture farmers.

The official launch was held at AquaExchange'sVeeravalli premises, located near Hanuman Junction in Krishna district.

As part of the NABARD–AquaExchange MoU, a Shrimp Farming Rating Score (FRS) will be developed to serve as a benchmark for creditworthiness in aquaculture financing.

The APGB–AquaExchange agreement will see the disbursement of ₹25 crore worth of collateral-free crop loans to approximately 100 shrimp farmers over the next 3–6 months.

The first installment of ₹1.2 crore was sanctioned to five farmers from different regions.

6) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

As per the Controller General of Accounts (CGA) data, India’s fiscal deficit reached 29.9% of the full-year target by the end of July 2025.

This was higher than last year’s 17.2% of Budget Estimates (BE) recorded in the first four months of FY 2024-25.

Detailed Explanation:

As per the Controller General of Accounts (CGA) data, India’s fiscal deficit reached 29.9% of the full-year target by the end of July 2025.

This was higher than last year’s 17.2% of Budget Estimates (BE) recorded in the first four months of FY 2024-25.

Fiscal deficit is defined as the Government’s total expenditure minus its total revenue (excluding borrowings) in a financial year.

In absolute terms, the fiscal deficit stood at ₹4,68,416 crore during April–July 2025-26.

For FY26, the Centre projects a fiscal deficit of 4.4% of GDP, amounting to ₹15.69 lakh crore.

7) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released its Quarterly Basic Statistical Return-2 (BSR-2) on Deposits for June 2025.

It showed a deposit growth of 11.3% year-on-year, which is slightly lower than the 11.7% recorded in June 2024.

Large-value deposits (₹1 crore & above) increased their share to 45.7% of total deposits.

Detailed Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released its Quarterly Basic Statistical Return-2 (BSR-2) on Deposits for June 2025.

It showed a deposit growth of 11.3% year-on-year, which is slightly lower than the 11.7% recorded in June 2024.

Large-value deposits (₹1 crore & above) increased their share to 45.7% of total deposits.

Household deposits accounted for a moderate 59.9% of the total, while financial corporations' deposits rose to 7%.

Senior citizens' deposits made up 20.4% of total deposits.

Public sector banks saw their deposits grow by 10.2%, while private sector banks had a higher growth rate of 12.4% in June 2025.

The top five states/UTs—Maharashtra, NCT of Delhi, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu—collectively held 54.3% of total deposits and 47.8% of household deposits as of June 2025.

8) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

India will invest ₹11 lakh crore (~$125 billion) to expand its high-speed road network fivefold by 2033.

Project led by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), with the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) as the implementing agency.

Target: Build 17,000 km of access-controlled expressways to allow vehicles up to 120 km/h.

Detailed Explanation:

India will invest ₹11 lakh crore (~$125 billion) to expand its high-speed road network fivefold by 2033.

Project led by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), with the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) as the implementing agency.

Target: Build 17,000 km of access-controlled expressways to allow vehicles up to 120 km/h.

Current Status (March 2025): India had 1,46,000 km of national highways, but only 4,500 km met high-speed standards.

Timeline:

40% corridors already under construction, to be completed by 2030.

Remaining to start by 2028 and finish by 2033.

Objective: Reduce logistics costs, enhance economic connectivity, boost e-commerce and industrial corridors, and align India with global infrastructure leaders.

Funding Models:

Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) model: Used for projects promising 15%+ returns, private firms recover costs through toll collection.

Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM): Government pays 40% of construction upfront, rest by developers, repaid over time.

9) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

India secured Singapore’s support for its interest in patrolling the Malacca Strait, a vital global shipping lane.

The Strait of Malacca connects the Andaman Sea (Indian Ocean) with the South China Sea (Pacific Ocean) and is among the world’s busiest maritime routes.

Detailed Explanation:

India secured Singapore’s support for its interest in patrolling the Malacca Strait, a vital global shipping lane.

The Strait of Malacca connects the Andaman Sea (Indian Ocean) with the South China Sea (Pacific Ocean) and is among the world’s busiest maritime routes.

Joint patrolling of the Malacca Strait is currently conducted by Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

Singapore PM Lawrence Wong visited India (2–4 Sept 2025) at the invitation of PM Narendra Modi, marking the 60th anniversary of diplomatic ties.

Discussions focused on political, economic, security, technology, education, and cultural cooperation.

Both nations agreed to progress on the Third Review of CECA and achieve substantial review of the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) in 2025.

A memorandum of understanding (MoU) on space collaboration was signed between IN-SPACe (India) and Singapore’s Office for Space Technology & Industry / Economic Development Board.

10) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has unanimously extended the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) mandate for a final time until the end of 2026, after which a year-long drawdown and withdrawal will begin.

Detailed Explanation:

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has unanimously extended the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) mandate for a final time until the end of 2026, after which a year-long drawdown and withdrawal will begin.

UNIFIL, which was established in 1978, patrols Lebanon’s southern border with Israel.

The decision was based on a French-drafted resolution, which was adopted after a compromise with the United States, as the U.S. stated it would not support further extensions.

UNIFIL currently has 10,800 peacekeepers, and 903 of those are from India.

11) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Adani Power and Bhutan’s Druk Green Power Corporation (DGPC) signed an agreement to develop a 570 MW Wangchhu hydroelectric project in Bhutan.

The project requires an investment of about ₹6,000 crore.

It will be developed on a Build-Own-Operate-Transfer (BOOT) model as a peaking run-of-river facility.

Detailed Explanation:

Adani Power and Bhutan’s Druk Green Power Corporation (DGPC) signed an agreement to develop a 570 MW Wangchhu hydroelectric project in Bhutan.

The project requires an investment of about ₹6,000 crore.

It will be developed on a Build-Own-Operate-Transfer (BOOT) model as a peaking run-of-river facility.

Construction is expected to start in H1 2026 and complete within five years.

This is the first initiative under the May 2025 partnership between Adani Group and DGPC to jointly develop 5,000 MW of hydropower capacity in Bhutan.

Bhutan’s energy goals by 2040: add 15,000 MW of hydropower and 5,000 MW of solar capacity to achieve high-income country status.

12) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Anuparna Roy won the Best Director award in the Orizzonti section at the 82nd Venice Film Festival (2025).

She won for her film Songs of Forgotten Trees, which portrays the lives of two migrant women in Mumbai.

Detailed Explanation:

Anuparna Roy won the Best Director award in the Orizzonti section at the 82nd Venice Film Festival (2025).

She won for her film Songs of Forgotten Trees, which portrays the lives of two migrant women in Mumbai.

The award was presented by Julia Ducournau, acclaimed French filmmaker and President of the Orizzonti Jury.

Songs of Forgotten Treeshighlights themes of memory, identity, and survival, focusing on marginalized voices with a minimalistic and layered storytelling style.

The Orizzonti section showcases new trends and emerging talent in world cinema.

13) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has expanded its partnership with Scandinavian non-life insurer Tryg.

The deal is a 7-year, €550 million digital transformation contract.

The project will cover Denmark, Sweden, and Norway, Tryg’s three major markets.

Detailed Explanation:

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has expanded its partnership with Scandinavian non-life insurer Tryg.

The deal is a 7-year, €550 million digital transformation contract.

The project will cover Denmark, Sweden, and Norway, Tryg’s three major markets.

TCS will leverage its AI and Cloud solutions to improve delivery capability, automate core processes, and enhance customer experience.

The partnership aims to simplify and standardize operations across Tryg’s key markets.

14) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Chief Justice of India (CJI) B.R. Gavai administered the oath to Justices Alok Aradhe and Vipul M. Pancholi, elevating them to the rank of Supreme Court judges.

Detailed Explanation:

Chief Justice of India (CJI) B.R. Gavai administered the oath to Justices Alok Aradhe and Vipul M. Pancholi, elevating them to the rank of Supreme Court judges.

With these appointments, the Supreme Court has reached its full sanctioned strength of 34 judges. This full strength will be maintained until CJI Gavai's retirement on November 23, 2025.

Following the seniority norm, Justice Vipul M. Pancholi is in line to become the Chief Justice of India from October 3, 2031, to May 27, 2033.

The elevation of Justice Alok Aradhe (former Chief Justice of Bombay High Court) and Justice Vipul M. Pancholi (former Chief Justice of Patna High Court) was recommended by the Supreme Court Collegium on August 25, 2025.

15) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Arundhati Roy, author of the Booker Prize-winning novel The God of Small Things, released her memoir Mother Mary Comes to Me.

The memoir is a 374-page narrative published by Penguin Hamish Hamilton.

It focuses on her relationship with her mother, Mary Roy, a renowned educator and women’s rights activist.

Detailed Explanation:

Arundhati Roy, author of the Booker Prize-winning novel The God of Small Things, released her memoir Mother Mary Comes to Me.

The memoir is a 374-page narrative published by Penguin Hamish Hamilton.

It focuses on her relationship with her mother, Mary Roy, a renowned educator and women’s rights activist.

Roy began writing the memoir after the death of Mary Roy on September 1, 2022.

It combines personal reflection with literary depth, portraying Mary Roy as both inspiring and oppressive.

The memoir is considered a significant addition to Indian literary nonfiction and showcases Roy’s introspective and poetic writing style.

16) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

The 28th ITTF-ATTU Asian Table Tennis Team Championships will be held from October 11–15, 2025, in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.

Detailed Explanation:

The 28th ITTF-ATTU Asian Table Tennis Team Championships will be held from October 11–15, 2025, in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.

The event is organized by the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI).

It will serve as a qualifier for the 2026 ITTF World Team Championships.

The top 13 men’s and women’s teams will secure direct qualification.

This is the first Asian-level table tennis championship in Odisha.

Bhubaneswar has earlier hosted the 2019 Commonwealth TT Championships, FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup, Khelo India University Games, and the SAFF Championship.

17) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

India clinched its first-ever gold medal in the Men’s Compound Team event at the World Archery Championships 2025 in Gwangju, South Korea.

The Indian trio of Rishabh Yadav, Aman Saini, and Prathamesh Fuge defeated France 235–233 in the final on 7 September 2025.

Despite trailing 57–59 after the first end, India made a comeback with six perfect 10s in the second round and sealed the match in the final end with Prathamesh Fuge shooting six consecutive 10s.

Detailed Explanation:

India clinched its first-ever gold medal in the Men’s Compound Team event at the World Archery Championships 2025 in Gwangju, South Korea.

The Indian trio of Rishabh Yadav, Aman Saini, and Prathamesh Fuge defeated France 235–233 in the final on 7 September 2025.

Despite trailing 57–59 after the first end, India made a comeback with six perfect 10s in the second round and sealed the match in the final end with Prathamesh Fuge shooting six consecutive 10s.

Tactical change by coach Jiwanjot Singh Teja in shooting order (Yadav–Saini–Fuge) proved crucial, helping India beat strong teams like USA and Turkey on the way to the final.

Rishabh Yadav also won a silver in the mixed team event with Jyothi Surekha Vennam, losing 155–157 to the Netherlands.

18) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Aryna Sabalenka defended her US Open title in 2025, becoming the first woman since Serena Williams (2014) to win back-to-back championships in New York.

Detailed Explanation:

Aryna Sabalenka defended her US Open title in 2025, becoming the first woman since Serena Williams (2014) to win back-to-back championships in New York.

She defeated Amanda Anisimova in the final with a score of 6–3, 7–6 (7–3) at Arthur Ashe Stadium.

This was Sabalenka’s 4th Grand Slam title – Australian Open (2023, 2024) and US Open (2024, 2025).

The victory also marked her 100th Grand Slam match win.

Sabalenka’s US Open record: 28–2 when winning the first set.

19) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

India defeated South Korea 4-1 in the final at the Rajgir Sports Complex, Bihar, to win the 2025 Men’s Hockey Asia Cup.

Detailed Explanation:

India defeated South Korea 4-1 in the final at the Rajgir Sports Complex, Bihar, to win the 2025 Men’s Hockey Asia Cup.

With this victory, India reclaimed the Asia Cup after 8 years and secured direct qualification for the 2026 FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup in Belgium and the Netherlands.

Goal scorers in the final:

Sukhjeet Singh – goal in the opening 30 seconds

Dilpreet Singh – two goals

Amit Rohidas – clinching goal

20) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

Carlos Alcaraz (Spain), age 22, won the US Open 2025 Men’s Singles title, defeating Jannik Sinner (Italy) in the final at Flushing Meadows, New York.

With this victory, Alcaraz claimed his 6th career Grand Slam title and 2nd US Open crown.

Detailed Explanation:

Carlos Alcaraz (Spain), age 22, won the US Open 2025 Men’s Singles title, defeating Jannik Sinner (Italy) in the final at Flushing Meadows, New York.

With this victory, Alcaraz claimed his 6th career Grand Slam title and 2nd US Open crown.

He also reclaimed the ATP World No. 1 ranking, ending Sinner’s 65-week reign at the top.

This was the pair’s 15th career meeting and third consecutive Grand Slam final.

Alcaraz has now won 7 of their last 8 encounters, including 5 of their last 6 finals.

Historical milestone: Became the second youngest male player to win six Grand Slam titles.

21) Answer: B

KokichiAkuzawa (102 years old) has become the oldest man to summit Mount Fuji, Japan’s tallest peak at 3,776 meters.

The ascent was completed on August 5, 2025, and recognized by the Guinness World Records.

He trained rigorously for three months, starting at 5 a.m. with daily walks and climbing one mountain per week in Nagano prefecture.

He was supported by his 70-year-old daughter, granddaughter, her husband, and members of a local climbing club.

22) Answer: C

In Aug 2025, Punjab National Bank (PNB) inaugurated its first startup-centric branch in New Delhi.

23) Answer: E

The Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC) is an apex-level forum constituted by the Government of India in December 2010.

FSDC is not a statutory body and no separate funds are allocated for its activities.

FSDC is chaired by the Union Finance Minister of India.

Members of FSDC include the heads of RBI, SEBI, PFRDA, IRDA, FMC, along with the Finance Secretary/Secretary DEA, Secretary DFS, and Chief Economic Adviser.

A Sub-Committee of FSDC, chaired by the RBI Governor, handles financial sector development, stability, and inter-regulatory coordination

24) Answer: B

Other winners at Venice 2025 included:

Golden Lion (Best Film): Father Mother Sister Brother by Jim Jarmusch

Silver Lion (Runner-up): The Voice of Hind Rajab by Kaouther Ben Hania

Best Actor: Toni Servillo for La Grazia

Best Actress: Xin Zhilei for The Sun Rises On Us All

Best Director (Main Competition): Benny Safdie for The Smashing Machine

Special Jury Prize: Gianfranco Rosi for Below the Clouds

25) Answer: D

Debrigarh wildlife sanctuary is set to become the third national park in Odisha after Similipal and Bhitarkanika, and the second largest after Similipal, if a proposal from the wildlife wing gets govt's approval.