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1) As per the news, Indian banks have significantly increased their advertising and publicity expenditure, indicating a major strategic shift towards brand building and customer acquisition.

Which bank had the highest advertising and publicity expenditure with ₹1,952 crore in FY25 among the listed large-cap banks?

(a) ICICI Bank

(b) HDFC Bank

(c) Kotak Mahindra Bank

(d) State Bank of India

(e) Bank of Baroda

2) In July 2025, which depository recorded the highest monthly increase in demat accounts?

(a) Central Depository Services Limited (CDSL)

(b) National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL)

(c) Both CDSL and NSDL equally

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

(e) Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE)

3) Recently, ICICI Lombard General Insurance has formed a strategic partnership with Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Limited to distribute motor insurance products. Who is the Managing Director and CEO of ICICI Lombard General Insurance as of 2025?

(a) Anish Shah

(b) Raul Rebello

(c) Sandeep Bakhshi

(d) Sanjeev Mantri

(e) Uday Kotak

4) Recently, HDFC Bank and VinFast Auto India collaborated for Auto and Inventory Financing. Which electric vehicle models does VinFast plan to launch in India before the 2025 festival season under its first banking partnership in the country?

(a) VF5 and VF6

(b) VF8 and VF7

(c) VF6 and VF7

(d) VF9 and VF8

(e) VF5 and VF8

5) The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has proposed a single-window gateway for trusted foreign investors called SWAGAT-FI. What is the full form of SWAGAT-FI?

(a) Single Window Automated Governance for All Transactions – Foreign Investors

(b) Single Window Advanced Gateway Access for Trusted Foreign Investors

(c) Single Window Access Gateway for Authorised & Tested Foreign Investors

(d) Single Window Automatic & Generalised Access for Trusted Foreign Investors

(e) Single Window Application & Governance for Accredited Trusted Foreign Investors

6) As per the report, Repatriates Cooperative Finance and Development Bank Ltd. (REPCO BANK) Hands Over Rs 22.90 Crore Dividend Cheque for 2024-25. REPCO Bank operates under the administrative control of which ministry?

(a) Ministry of Finance

(b) Ministry of Home Affairs

(c) Ministry of Corporate Affairs

(d) Ministry of Cooperation

(e) Ministry of Commerce and Industry

7) Recently, the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development and Reserve Bank of India boosted rural Financial Literacy with 2,421 Financial Literacy Centres Established Across India. As of March 31, 2025, approximately how many blocks does each Centre for Financial Literacy (CFL) cover on average in India?

(a) Two

(b) Three

(c) Four

(d) Five

(e) Six

8) After Ant Financial’s exit from One97 Communications in 2025, what was the notable ownership change for Paytm?

(a) It became majority government-owned

(b) It became 100% foreign-owned

(c) It became 100% Indian-owned

(d) It was acquired by Alibaba Group

(e) It became a public sector enterprise

9) Which dam in Rajasthan is set to host India’s first drone-based artificial rain trial?

(a) Mahi Bajaj Sagar Dam

(b) Jawai Dam

(c) Bisalpur Dam

(d) Ramgarh Dam

(e) Rana Pratap Sagar Dam

10) Recently, the National Anubhav Awards 2025 marked the 10th anniversary of the Anubhav Portal. Which ministry/department announces the National Anubhav Awards?

(a) Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions

(b) Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare

(c) Ministry of Home Affairs

(d) Department of Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances

(e) Ministry of Labour& Employment

11) At which institute is BSNL launching advanced training programs in 5G, AI/ML, networking, and other digital technologies in collaboration with companies like Ericsson, Qualcomm, Cisco, and Nokia?

(a) Indian Institute of Information Technology, Jabalpur

(b) Bharat Ratna Bhim Rao Ambedkar Institute of Telecom Training (BRBRAITT), Jabalpur

(c) Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi

(d) National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Aurangabad

(e) Centre for Development of Telematics, Bengaluru

12) The Indian Navy is set to commission two advanced frontline frigates, Udaygiri (F35) and Himgiri (F34), simultaneously on 26 August 2025 at Visakhapatnam. Which shipyard built the frigate Himgiri (F34) along with Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL)?

(a) Cochin Shipyard Limited

(b) Hindustan Shipyard Limited

(c) Larsen & Turbo Limited

(d) Goa Shipyard Limited

(e) Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE)

13) Which company’s subsidiary is merging with NDL Venture following RBI approval?

(a) Tata Motors Finance

(b) Mahindra Finance

(c) Ashok Leyland’s Hinduja Leyland Finance

(d) Bajaj Finance

(e) TVS Credit Services

14) What is the primary purpose of Adani Defence Systems and Technologies’ acquisition of Indamer Technics Private Ltd. (ITPL)?

(a) To enter the airline manufacturing business

(b) To provide comprehensive MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul) services

(c) To establish a new aircraft leasing company

(d) To launch commercial passenger flights

(e) To set up a defense training academy

15) Which Tata Group company partnered with Eutelsat to deliver OneWeb LEO satellite connectivity services in India?

(a) Tata Communications

(b) Nelco

(c) Tata Power

(d) Tata Advanced Systems

(e) Tata Elxsi

16) When is International Left-Handers Day celebrated every year?

(a) 13th August

(b) 15th August

(c) 12th August

(d) 10th August

(e) 14th August

17) Every year, World Organ Donation Day is celebrated on the 13th of August. What is the theme of World Organ Donation Day 2025?

(a) Give Life, Save Life

(b) Answering the Call

(c) Donate Organs, Save Lives

(d) Share Your Organs, Share Hope

(e) Be an Organ Hero

18) Which Indian bank increased its ad spend from ₹9 crore in FY20 to ₹51 crore in FY25 and plans to open 100 new branches?

(a) HDFC Bank

(b) ICICI Bank

(c) Federal Bank

(d) Axis Bank

(e) Kotak Mahindra Bank

19) Which regulatory body has proposed the SWAGAT-FI initiative to provide a single-window gateway for trusted foreign investors?

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

(b) Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

(c) Ministry of Finance

(d) Asian Development Bank (ADB)

(e) International Monetary Fund (IMF)

20) Who is the Chairman of Repatriates Cooperative Finance and Development Bank Ltd. (REPCO BANK)?

(a) Shri P. Sharma

(b) Shri R. Subramanian

(c) Shri A. Mukherjee

(d) Shri E. Santhanam

(e) Shri V. Raghavan

Answers :

1) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Indian banks have significantly increased their advertising and publicity expenditure, indicating a major strategic shift towards brand building and customer acquisition.

Over the last five years, 11 large-cap banks (public and private sector) reported a 2.5 times (160%) growth in ad spends.

Top ad spenders in FY25 include:

ICICI Bank – ₹1,952 crore

Kotak Mahindra Bank – ₹1,009 crore

HDFC Bank – ₹592 crore

Detailed Explanation:

Indian banks have significantly increased their advertising and publicity expenditure, indicating a major strategic shift towards brand building and customer acquisition.

Over the last five years, 11 large-cap banks (public and private sector) reported a 2.5 times (160%) growth in ad spends.

Top ad spenders in FY25 include:

ICICI Bank – ₹1,952 crore

Kotak Mahindra Bank – ₹1,009 crore

HDFC Bank – ₹592 crore

Among public sector banks, significant ad spends were seen in:

Bank of Baroda – ₹226 crore

Canara Bank – ₹143 crore

Punjab National Bank – ₹124 crore

SBI and Union Bank slightly reduced their ad spends to ₹509 crore and ₹124 crore, respectively.

2) Answer: A

         The total number of demat accounts in India crossed the 200 million mark in July 2025, reaching 202.12 million, up from 199.14 million in June.

2.98 million new demat accounts were added in July, marking the highest monthly increase in the last seven months.

Central Depository Services Limited (CDSL) recorded a month-on-month increase of 2.47 million accounts, reaching 161.11 million in July.

National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) saw a rise of 0.51 million accounts, reaching a total of 41 million in July.

3) Answer: D

ICICI Lombard General Insurance has formed a strategic partnership with Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Limited to distribute motor insurance products.

The partnership aims to leverage Mahindra Finance’s extensive rural and semi-urban network to expand insurance penetration across India.

Mahindra Finance customers will get access to ICICI Lombard’s complete motor insurance portfolio.

The collaboration focuses on financial inclusion by targeting over 11 million Mahindra Finance customers with integrated insurance solutions.

Managing Director and CEO of ICICI Lombard : Sanjeev Mantri

Managing Director and CEO of Mahindra Finance : Raul Rebello

4) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

VinFast Auto India,a Vietnamese multinational automotive company has partnered with HDFC Bank to provide auto and inventory financing for its exclusive dealer network.

VinFast plans to launch its VF7 and VF6 electric vehicle models in India before the festival season in 2025.

Detailed Explanation:

VinFast Auto India,a Vietnamese multinationalautomotive company has partnered with HDFC Bank to provide auto and inventory financing for its exclusive dealer network.

The collaboration is formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two companies.

This is VinFast’s first partnership with a banking institution in India.

The partnership aims to offer a seamless suite of credit solutions ahead of VinFast’s upcoming launch in India.

VinFast plans to launch its VF7 and VF6 electric vehicle models in India before the festival season in 2025.

5) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has proposed a single-window gateway for trusted foreign investors called SWAGAT-FI—Single Window Automatic & Generalised Access for Trusted Foreign Investors.

The initiative targets entities like government-owned funds, central banks, sovereign wealth funds, multilateral entities, and highly regulated public retail funds, which account for over 70% of foreign portfolio investors’ (FPI) assets under custody.

Detailed Explanation:

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has proposed a single-window gateway for trusted foreign investors called SWAGAT-FI—Single Window Automatic & Generalised Access for Trusted Foreign Investors.

The primary goal is to simplify regulatory compliance and boost foreign investment in India.

SWAGAT-FI will make India’s capital markets more accessible to a select group of foreign investors who are objectively verified as low-risk.

The initiative targets entities like government-owned funds, central banks, sovereign wealth funds, multilateral entities, and highly regulated public retail funds, which account for over 70% of foreign portfolio investors’ (FPI) assets under custody.

6) Answer: B

REPCO Bank presented a cheque of Rs 22.90 crore as dividend for 2024-25 to Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi on August 4, 2025.

REPCO Bank is a Government of India enterprise under the administrative control of the Ministry of Home Affairs.

The bank posted a net profit of Rs 140 crore during FY 2024-25 and paid a 30% dividend, the highest in the history of the cooperative society.

7) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) and Reserve Bank of India (RBI) have undertaken multiple interventions to promote financial literacy and awareness among the rural population, including microfinance borrowers.

As of March 31, 2025, a total of 2,421 CFLs have been established across India, each covering an average of three blocks.

Detailed Explanation:

The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) and Reserve Bank of India (RBI) have undertaken multiple interventions to promote financial literacy and awareness among the rural population, including microfinance borrowers.

NABARD provides financial support for conducting Financial and Digital Literacy Camps through rural bank branches and Financial Literacy Centres (FLCs) in areas with limited awareness.

The Centre for Financial Literacy (CFL) project, initiated by RBI in 2017, adopts community-led, innovative, and participatory approaches to financial literacy.

As of March 31, 2025, a total of 2,421 CFLs have been established across India, each covering an average of three blocks.

NABARD also sponsors Village Level Programmes (VLPs) with support from banks and State Rural Livelihoods Missions (SRLMs) to improve the interaction between bankers and Self-Help Groups (SHGs).

8) Answer: C

Jack Ma's Ant Financial exited One97 Communications, the parent company of Paytm, by selling its entire 5.84% stake for approximately ₹3,803 crore.

Following the stake sale, One97 Communications’ shares declined by about 1.45% on NSE and 1.23% on BSE.

The stake was sold by Ant Group through its affiliate Antfin (Netherlands) Holding BV.

Ant Group, formerly known as Ant Financial, is an affiliate of the Chinese conglomerate Alibaba Group.

After this exit, the mobile payments company Paytm became 100% Indian-owned.

9) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

• Rajasthan will conduct India’s first drone-based artificial rain experiment at Ramgarh Dam, replacing traditional aeroplane-assisted cloud seeding with unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
• Around 60 drones will disperse special chemicals into rain-bearing clouds to stimulate droplet formation and potentially cause rainfall.
• The initiative is a joint project between the state agriculture department and technology firm GenX AI, headquartered in the US and Bengaluru

Detailed Explanation:

• Rajasthan will conduct India’s first drone-based artificial rain experiment at Ramgarh Dam, replacing traditional aeroplane-assisted cloud seeding with unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
• Around 60 drones will disperse special chemicals into rain-bearing clouds to stimulate droplet formation and potentially cause rainfall.
• The initiative is a joint project between the state agriculture department and technology firm GenX AI, headquartered in the US and Bengaluru
• The trial was originally scheduled for July 31 but was postponed due to heavy rain alerts.
• Multiple operational readiness tests have been carried out in Jaipur before the launch.
• The public will be allowed to witness the event.
• Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), India Meteorological Department, district authorities, and the agriculture department.
• Drones will fly at very high altitudes to conduct cloud seeding over Ramgarh Dam.
• Involves dispersing particles such as silver iodide into clouds to accelerate the formation of ice crystals or water droplets.

10) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The National Anubhav Awards 2025 mark the 10th anniversary of the Anubhav Portal, recognisingretired employees’ memoirs and their contributions to India’s administrative history.

• The awards were announced by the Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare (DoPPW).

Detailed Explanation:

• The National Anubhav Awards 2025 mark the 10th anniversary of the Anubhav Portal, recognising retired employees’ memoirs and their contributions to India’s administrative history.
• The awards were announced by the Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare (DoPPW).
• The Anubhav Portal, launched in 2015 and envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, aims to preserve the experiences and institutional memory of retiring officials.
• The portal invites write-ups from employees up to eight months before retirement or within three years post-retirement, which are published and evaluated for awards.
• Over the years, the scheme has undergone reforms:

  – 2015: Introduced 5 National Anubhav Awards.

  – 2022: Launched ‘Anubhav Awardees’ Speak’ webinar series.

  – 2023: Added 10 Jury Awards and reserved awards for three pay scale groups.

  – 2024: Introduced a marking system and expanded eligibility to PSBs and CPSEs.

  – 2025: Added marks for feedback/suggestions and notified the 2026 scheme.

11) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has signed MoUs with Ericsson India, Qualcomm Technologies, Cisco Systems, and Nokia Solutions and Networks India to launch advanced training programs in 5G, AI/ML, networking, and other digital technologies at the Bharat Ratna Bhim Rao Ambedkar Institute of Telecom Training (BRBRAITT), Jabalpur.

Detailed Explanation:

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has signed MoUs with Ericsson India, Qualcomm Technologies, Cisco Systems, and Nokia Solutions and Networks India to launch advanced training programs in 5G, AI/ML, networking, and other digital technologies at the Bharat Ratna Bhim Rao Ambedkar Institute of Telecom Training (BRBRAITT), Jabalpur.

This initiative is part of the Telecom Innovation, Research and Training Centre (TIRTC) plan, aimed at creating a national hub for telecom-specific R&D talent and supporting product innovation, prototyping, and entrepreneurship, aligned with Skill India and Atmanirbhar Bharat missions.

Ericsson India will establish a 5G Centre of Excellence at BRBRAITT, offering hands-on 5G training and online modules via the Ericsson Educate Program, targeting 2,000+ students annually with infrastructure support from BSNL.

Qualcomm Technologies Inc. will set up the Qualcomm Institute for 5G and AI training, providing premium online content, live sessions, internships, and sponsoring training for the first 100 participants in the inaugural year.

12) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

The Indian Navy is set to commission two advanced frontline frigates, Udaygiri (F35) and Himgiri (F34), simultaneously on 26 August 2025 at Visakhapatnam.

This is the first time two major surface combatants from two prestigious Indian shipyards—Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), Mumbai and Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata—will be commissioned together.

Detailed Explanation:

The Indian Navy is set to commission two advanced frontline frigates, Udaygiri (F35) and Himgiri (F34), simultaneously on 26 August 2025 at Visakhapatnam.

This is the first time two major surface combatants from two prestigious Indian shipyards—Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), Mumbai and Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata—will be commissioned together.

Udaygiri is the second ship of the Project 17A stealth frigates and also the 100th ship designed by the Indian Navy’s Warship Design Bureau.

Both frigates are stealthy, versatile, and indigenous, displacing around 6,700 tons, about 5% larger than the predecessor Shivalik-class but with a sleeker form and reduced radar cross-section.

Powered by Combined Diesel or Gas (CODOG) propulsion, featuring diesel engines and gas turbines driving controllable-pitch propellers, managed through an Integrated Platform Management System (IPMS).

13) Answer: C

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved the merger scheme of Ashok Leyland’s subsidiary Hinduja Leyland Finance with NDL Venture.

Ashok Leyland will proceed with further steps like regulatory, shareholder, and other approvals for the merger.

The merger aims to strengthen the financial position with combined assets exceeding Rs 29,000 crore.

The merger supports Ashok Leyland’s plan for a public listing of Hinduja Leyland Finance via a reverse merger, enhancing shareholder value.

NDL Ventures has been registered as an NBFC with the RBI, a key step for merger completion.

14) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Adani Defence Systems and Technologies Limited. (ADSTL), through a partnership between its subsidiary Horizon Aero Solutions Ltd. and Prime Aero Services LLP, will acquire a 100% stake in Indamer Technics Private Ltd. (ITPL).

The acquisition aims to provide comprehensive MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul) services, including Lease Return Checks, Heavy C-Checks, Structural Repairs, and Aircraft Painting.

Detailed Explanation:

Adani Defence Systems and Technologies Limited. (ADSTL), through a partnership between its subsidiary Horizon Aero Solutions Ltd. and Prime Aero Services LLP, will acquire a 100% stake in Indamer Technics Private Ltd. (ITPL).

Horizon Aero Solutions is a 50-50 partnership between ADSTL and Prime Aero, which is owned by Prajay Patel.

ITPL is located in Nagpur's MIHAN Special Economic Zone (SEZ) and operates a facility with 10 hangars and capacity for 15 aircraft bays.

The acquisition aims to provide comprehensive MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul) services, including Lease Return Checks, Heavy C-Checks, Structural Repairs, and Aircraft Painting.

The facility holds key regulatory approvals from the DGCA (India) and the FAA (USA), among others.

15) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Tata Group company Nelco signed an agreement with French satellite services provider Eutelsat to deliver OneWeb Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity services across India.

Nelco will partner OneWeb India Communications to provide secure, low-latency LEO connectivity to customers.

Detailed Explanation:

Tata Group company Nelco signed an agreement with French satellite services provider Eutelsat to deliver OneWeb Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity services across India.

Nelco will partner OneWeb India Communications to provide secure, low-latency LEO connectivity to customers.

Service coverage: Across India’s borders, territorial waters, and remote regions, supporting secure government and enterprise applications.

Services will launch once OneWeb’s LEO commercial operations in India begin.

Significance: Enables reliable, secure, high-speed multi-orbit satellite connectivity for critical sectors across land, sea, and air.

16) Answer: A

International Lefthanders Day 2025 is celebrated on the 13th of August every year worldwide.

The day is observed to highlight the differences and uniqueness of left-handed people around the world.

The Left-Handers Club launched International Lefthanders Day as an annual event on the 13th of August, 1992.

17) Answer: B

Every year World Organ Donation Day is celebrated on the 13th of August to raise awareness about the importance of organ donation and encourage people to donate their organs after death.

This year, 2025, the theme for World Organ Donation Day is “Answering the Call”. 

18) Answer: C

Federal Bank increased its ad spend from ₹9 crore (FY20) to ₹51 crore (FY25), expanded into new markets like North East, Uttar Pradesh, and Delhi, and plans to open 100 new branches.

19) Answer: A

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has proposed a single-window gateway for trusted foreign investors called SWAGAT-FI—Single Window Automatic & Generalised Access for Trusted Foreign Investors.

20) Answer: D

Repatriates Cooperative Finance and Development Bank Ltd. (REPCO BANK) was registered on November 19, 1969, as a cooperative society under the Madras Cooperative Societies Act, 1961, covering Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, and Puducherry.

REPCO Bank was established to promote rehabilitation activities for repatriates from neighbouring countries, mainly Sri Lanka and Burma (Myanmar).

The Chairman of REPCO Bank is Shri E. Santhanam.

The Government of India has 50.08% shares in Repco Bank and it comes under the administrative control of MHA.