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1) As per S&P Global Ratings’ report “Economic Outlook Asia-Pacific Q1 2026: Signs of Relief” released in November 2025, what is India’s GDP growth forecast for FY26?

(a) 6.0%

(b) 6.5%

(c) 6.7%

(d) 7.0%

(e) 7.8%

2) What is the lock-in period for investors in an Equity Linked Savings Scheme (ELSS)?

(a) 1 year

(b) 2 years

(c) 3 years

(d) 5 years

(e) 4 years

3) Under the new partnerships with the UAE–India CEPA Council, what key support will First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) provide to one of the top five winning start-ups from the UAE-India Start-Up Series?

(a) Free office space in Abu Dhabi

(b) Tailored banking solutions, mentorship, and cross-border financial connectivity

(c) Full equity funding for all five start-ups

(d) Visa sponsorship for start-up founders

(e) Technology incubation through the Hub71 Immersion Programme

4) At which summit did Prime Minister Narendra Modi announce six major global initiatives for sustainable development and global resilience?

(a) BRICS Summit, Durban

(b) G20 Leaders’ Summit, Johannesburg

(c) UN General Assembly, New York

(d) COP28, Dubai

(e) ASEAN Summit, Jakarta

5) At which global conference did India deliver its strong statement reaffirming climate justice, financial equity, and sovereignty-based cooperation?

(a) COP28 – Dubai

(b) COP29 – Azerbaijan

(c) COP27 – Sharm El-Sheikh

(d) COP30 – Belém, Brazil

(e) G20 Summit – Johannesburg

6) The Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2025, proposes bringing Chandigarh under which Article of the Indian Constitution?

(a) Article 239AA

(b) Article 240

(c) Article 241

(d) Article 371

(e) Article 243

7) As per the news, Indian Railways crossed which milestone in cumulative freight loading for FY 2025–26 as of 19 November 2025?

(a) 800 million tonnes

(b) 900 million tonnes

(c) 950 million tonnes

(d) 1,020 million tonnes

(e) 1,200 million tonnes

8) What is the theme of Kashi Tamil Sangamam (KTS 4.0) promoting Tamil language and cultural exchange?

(a) Tamil Nadu–Kashi Unity

(b) Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat

(c) Varanasi–Tamil Nadu Connect

(d) Tamil Heritage Revival

(e) Learn Tamil – Tamil Karkalam

9) Which Union Territory will host its first-ever limestone block auction as part of mining sector reforms?

(a) Jammu & Kashmir

(b) Puducherry

(c) Ladakh

(d) Andaman & Nicobar Islands

(e) Lakshadweep

10) Which European country became the first to activate Starlink’s Direct-to-Cell satellite service?

(a) Poland

(b) Germany

(c) France

(d) Spain

(e) Ukraine

11) Who served as the President of the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30)held in Belém, Brazil, in November 2025?

(a) António Guterres

(b) Alok Sharma

(c) Michael Bloomberg

(d) Patricia Espinosa

(e) André Aranha Corrêa do Lago

12) According to the Climate Risk Index (CRI) 2026, what was India’s global rank in terms of climate risk?

(a) 5th

(b) 7th

(c) 9th

(d) 12th

(e) 15th

13) In news, Hayli Gubbi volcano erupted on 23 November 2025, marking its first activity in nearly 12,000 years. The Hayli Gubbi volcano is located in which region of Ethiopia?

(a) Oromia

(b) Somali

(c) Tigray

(d) Afar

(e) Amhara

14) In Nov’25, Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) signed a Joint Venture Cooperation Agreement with which France’s company for producing HAMMER precision-guided air-to-ground weapons in India?

(a) Lockheed Martin

(b) BAE Systems

(c) Safran Electronics &Defence (SED)

(d) Raytheon

(e) Thales Group

15) The Joint Military Cooperation Committee meeting between India and Oman held on 24 November 2025 was which edition of the meeting held in New Delhi?

(a) 13th

(b) 12th

(c) 16th

(d) 14th

(e) 15th

16) Who has been nominated as the Executive Chairman of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA), while he succeeds Justice Surya Kant?

(a) Justice Ajay Kant

(b) Justice N.V. Ramana

(c) Justice D.Y. Chandrachud

(d) Justice Vikram Nath

(e) Justice R.F. Nariman

17) Match the following bankers (Column I) with their new appointments as Executive Director (ED) (Column II):

 (a) I-C, II-E, III-D, IV-B, V-A

(b) I-C, II-E, III-D, IV-A, V-B

(c) I-C, II-A, III-D, IV-B, V-E

(d) I-E, II-C, III-B, IV-D, V-A

(e) I-A, II-E, III-C, IV-B, V-D

18) In news, the Australia-Canada-India Technology and Innovation (ACITI) Partnership focuses on trilateral cooperation in which area?

(a) Defence and security

(b) Critical and emerging technologies

(c) Tourism and culture

(d) Agriculture and fisheries

(e) Education and skill development

19) According to the Commitment to Development Index (CDI) 2025 released by the Centre for Global Development, what is India’s overall mixed performance global rank?

(a) 36th

(b) 32nd

(c) 37th

(d) 38th

(e) 40th

20) Consider the following statements about the Commitment to Development Index (CDI) 2025?

1) India ranks 36th overall in the CDI 2025.

2) India’s best performance is in the Environment component, where it ranks 8th.

3) Germany leads the index with strong performance in Environment (1st), Finance (2nd), and Health (4th)

4) Norway ranks 1st in Health and 2nd in Security.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a) 1, 2, and 4 only

(b) 2, 3, and 4 only

(c) 1, 2, and 3 only

(d) 1, 2, 3, and 4

(e) 2 and 4 only

21) Under the National Quantum Mission, four Quantum Fabrication and Central Facilities worth ₹720 crore will be established at which of the following institutes?

(a) IIT Madras, IISc Bengaluru, IIT Kanpur, IIT Delhi

(b) IIT Bombay, IISc Bengaluru, IIT Kanpur, IIT Delhi

(c) IIT Bombay, IIT Madras, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Delhi

(d) IIT Hyderabad, IISc Bengaluru, IIT Kanpur, IIT Delhi

(e) IIT Bombay, IISc Bengaluru, IIT Roorkee, IIT Delhi

22) Which company did Space Communication Technologies (SCT), Oman, sign a cooperation agreement with for the development of OmanSat-, the first communications satellite of Oman?

(a) Lockheed Martin

(b) Thales Alenia Space

(c) Northrop Grumman

(d) Airbus Defence and Space

(e) Boeing Satellite Systems

23) Who won the 2025 Las Vegas Grand Prix?

(a) Max Verstappen

(b) George Russell

(c) Lewis Hamilton

(d) Lando Norris

(e) Charles Leclerc

24) Which team did India defeat to win the inaugural Blind Women’s T20 World Cup 2025 at the P Sara Oval, Colombo (Sri Lanka)?

(a) Sri Lanka

(b) Bangladesh

(c) Pakistan

(d) England

(e) Nepal

25) In news, Constitution Day (Law Day) 2025 in India is observed on which date?

(a) 15 August

(b) 2 October

(c) 25 November

(d) 26 November

(e) 1 January

Answers :

1) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

S&P Global Ratings retained India’s GDP forecast at 6.5% for FY26, as per its report titled “Economic Outlook Asia-Pacific Q1 2026: Signs of Relief” released in November 2025.

Detailed Explanation:

S&P Global Ratings retained India’s GDP forecast at 6.5% for FY26, as per its report titled “Economic Outlook Asia-Pacific Q1 2026: Signs of Relief” released in November 2025.

S&P projected India’s GDP growth at 6.7% in FY27, showing continued strong economic momentum.

India’s real GDP grew 7.8% in Q1 FY26 (April–June 2025), recording the fastest expansion in five quarters.

S&P revised its Asia-Pacific GDP outlook to 4.2% for FY26, driven by lower trade tariff uncertainties, strong tech exports, and stable regional demand.

2) Answer: C

ELSS (Equity Linked Savings Scheme) is amongst the eligible investment options under Section 80C, which invest minimum 80% of their net assets in equities and equity-related investments and carry a lock-in period of 3 years for the investors.

3) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) and Hub71 signed strategic partnerships with the UAE–India Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) Council (UICC) to boost cross-border entrepreneurship and support Indian start-ups.

FAB will provide tailored banking solutions, expert mentorship, and access to corporate partners, investors, and regulators to one of the top five winning start-ups from the UAE-India Start-Up Series.

Detailed Explanation:

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) and Hub71 signed strategic partnerships with the UAE–India Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) Council (UICC) to boost cross-border entrepreneurship and support Indian start-ups.

The agreements were signed by Nimesh Karwanyun (CEO-India, FAB) and Ahmed Aljneibi (Director, UAE–India CEPA Council).

FAB will provide tailored banking solutions, expert mentorship, and access to corporate partners, investors, and regulators to one of the top five winning start-ups from the UAE-India Start-Up Series.

FAB’s role includes financial solutions, strategic advisory, and enabling cross-border connectivity under the UAE–India CEPA framework.

Hub71 will onboard the five winning start-ups into its Immersion Programme to accelerate market entry with mentorship and knowledge sessions.

4) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

During the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced six major global initiatives aimed at strengthening sustainable development, global resilience, innovation, and humanitarian cooperation.

Detailed Explanation:

During the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced six major global initiatives aimed at strengthening sustainable development, global resilience, innovation, and humanitarian cooperation.

India proposed creating a digital platform to preserve and share ancestral knowledge in areas such as medicine, agriculture, and sustainability, ensuring that traditional practices remain accessible for global benefit.

Africa Skills Multiplier Program: India aims to train and certify one million skilled trainers in Africa, helping build a sustainable human capital base, promote employment generation, and support self-reliant growth, using India’s expertise in large-scale skill development.

Global Healthcare Response Team: A proposal to establish a rapid-deployment health task force comprising experts from G20 nations to respond to global health emergencies, pandemics, and crises, thereby strengthening global preparedness.

Countering the Drug-Terror Nexus: India highlighted the urgent need to combat the drug trafficking–terrorism link through enhanced global cooperation, including joint enforcement, intelligence sharing, and strengthened legal frameworks among G20 members.

Open Satellite Data Partnership: India proposed an initiative to provide satellite data from G20 space agencies to developing countries, particularly in the Global South, enabling data-driven improvements in agriculture, fisheries, disaster management, and environmental monitoring.

Critical Minerals Circularity Initiative: With rising demand for critical minerals, India suggested promoting urban mining, battery recycling, and circular economy approaches to ensure sustainable mineral use, reduce mining dependence, and strengthen supply chain resilience.

In the “A Resilient World” session, PM Modi linked these initiatives to India’s broader climate and development roadmap, emphasising climate adaptation, disaster resilience, and support for the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) to mobilise finance, technology, and skills.

5) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

India delivered a strong statement at the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) to the UNFCCC in Belém, Brazil, reaffirming its commitment to climate justice, financial equity, and sovereignty-based cooperation.

India highlighted that despite 33 years since the 1992 Rio Earth Summit, developed nations have not fulfilled core commitments, especially on climate finance for developing countries.

Detailed Explanation:

India delivered a strong statement at the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) to the UNFCCC in Belém, Brazil, reaffirming its commitment to climate justice, financial equity, and sovereignty-based cooperation.

India highlighted that despite 33 years since the 1992 Rio Earth Summit, developed nations have not fulfilled core commitments, especially on climate finance for developing countries.

India welcomed renewed focus on Article 9.1 of the Paris Agreement, which legally binds developed countries to provide predictable and adequate finance for mitigation and adaptation—stressing that this is a historical obligation, not charity.

India praised the creation of the Just Transition Mechanism, calling it a milestone that ensures the low-carbon shift is fair, inclusive, and protects vulnerable communities through social and financial support.

6) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Government of India is set to introduce the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2025, proposing to bring Chandigarh under Article 240 of the Constitution, signalling a major shift in its governance structure.

Currently, the Governor of Punjab serves as the Administrator of Chandigarh, a system inherited from Chandigarh’s status as the shared capital of Punjab and Haryana. The amendment aims to pave the way for a separate and independent administrative setup for the UT.

Detailed Explanation:

The Government of India is set to introduce the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2025, proposing to bring Chandigarh under Article 240 of the Constitution, signalling a major shift in its governance structure.

Currently, the Governor of Punjab serves as the Administrator of Chandigarh, a system inherited from Chandigarh’s status as the shared capital of Punjab and Haryana. The amendment aims to pave the way for a separate and independent administrative setup for the UT.

Article 240 allows the President of India to issue regulations for the peace, progress, and good governance of specific Union Territories. It presently applies to:

Andaman & Nicobar Islands

Lakshadweep

Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu

Puducherry (only when the assembly is suspended or dissolved)

The proposed amendment will add Chandigarh to this list, giving the President regulatory authority over the UT.

7) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Indian Railways has achieved a major milestone by crossing 1 billion tonnes of cumulative freight loading for FY 2025-26, reaching around 1,020 million tonnes (MT) as of 19 November 2025.

Major commodity contributors to the 1,020 MT cumulative loading include:

Coal: ~505 MT

Iron ore: ~115 MT

Cement: ~92 MT

Detailed Explanation:

Indian Railways has achieved a major milestone by crossing 1 billion tonnes of cumulative freight loading for FY 2025-26, reaching around 1,020 million tonnes (MT) as of 19 November 2025.

The performance highlights the Railways’ growing role in supporting industrial output, infrastructure expansion, logistics optimisation, and sustainability goals.

Major commodity contributors to the 1,020 MT cumulative loading include:

Coal: ~505 MT

Iron ore: ~115 MT

Cement: ~92 MT

Container traffic: ~59 MT

8) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

The Ministry of Education, along with multiple ministries and institutions, will organise the 4th edition of the Kashi Tamil Sangamam (KTS 4.0) from 2 to 10 December 2025, inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of strengthening national integration through cultural exchange.

The event, held under Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat, is themed “Learn Tamil – Tamil Karkalam”, promoting Tamil language learning and deeper cultural understanding between Tamil Nadu and Kashi (Varanasi).

Detailed Explanation:

The Ministry of Education, along with multiple ministries and institutions, will organise the 4th edition of the Kashi Tamil Sangamam (KTS 4.0) from 2 to 10 December 2025, inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of strengthening national integration through cultural exchange.

The event, held under Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat, is themed “Learn Tamil – Tamil Karkalam”, promoting Tamil language learning and deeper cultural understanding between Tamil Nadu and Kashi (Varanasi).

Tamil Nadu and Kashi share centuries-old civilisational, spiritual, and linguistic ties, shaped by ancient dynasties such as the Chola, Chera, Pandya, Pallava, Chalukya, and Vijayanagara empires. The initiative aims to revive these connections through people-to-people interactions and traditional knowledge systems.

Delegates will undertake an 8-day immersive visit to Varanasi, Prayagraj, and Ayodhya, participating in seminars, heritage walks, cultural performances, and academic engagements.

Key sites in Kashi to be visited include Kedar Ghat, Kasi Matham and “Little Tamil Nadu”, Mahakavi Subramanya Bharatiyar’s ancestral home, Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Mata Annapurna Temple, and the Tamil Department at BHU.

9) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Jammu & Kashmir will host its first-ever limestone block auction at the Convention Centre, Canal Road, Jammu, marking a major reform in the mining sector of the Union Territory.

The event will be attended by Union Minister of Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, and Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary.

Detailed Explanation:

Jammu & Kashmir will host its first-ever limestone block auction at the Convention Centre, Canal Road, Jammu, marking a major reform in the mining sector of the Union Territory.

The event will be attended by Union Minister of Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, and Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary.

The auction is part of wider mining sector reforms aimed at ensuring transparent and competitive mineral allocation and attracting private investment into the mineral-rich yet underexplored region.

Limestone, a critical raw material for the cement and construction industries, is expected to unlock multiple benefits including:

Increase in private investment in the mining sector

Employment generation for local communities

Infrastructure development around mining areas

Boost to industrial and construction activity in the Union Territory

The shift from traditional allotment to an auction-based licensing system enhances transparency and supports Ease of Doing Business in J&K.

10) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

Ukraine became the first European country to activate Starlink’s Direct-to-Cell satellite service in partnership with Kyivstar and Veon.

The rollout begins with SMS services, expanding to voice and data in 2026, ensuring broader digital connectivity.

Detailed Explanation:

Ukraine became the first European country to activate Starlink’s Direct-to-Cell satellite service in partnership with Kyivstar and Veon.

The rollout begins with SMS services, expanding to voice and data in 2026, ensuring broader digital connectivity.

Kyivstar, Ukraine’s largest mobile operator, serves around 22.5 million users, supporting communication during power outages and wartime disruptions.

The Direct-to-Cell technology enables standard 4G smartphones to connect directly with low-Earth orbit satellites, without needing ground towers.

The service ensures continuous communication during prolonged blackouts, in liberated areas, and during humanitarian and rescue operations.

Kyivstar has installed generators and batteries capable of providing 10+ hours of backup connectivity during outages.

11) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

The 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) under the United Nations (UN) Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) was held in Belem, Brazil, from November 10 to 21, 2025.

André Aranha Corrêa do Lago, Brazilian diplomat, served as the President of COP30.

Detailed Explanation:

The 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) under the  United Nations (UN) Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) was held in Belem, Brazil, from November 10 to 21, 2025.

André Aranha Corrêa do Lago, Brazilian diplomat, served as the President of COP30.

The conference saw participation from over 195 countries, including leaders, scientists, NGOs, civil groups, and youth representatives.

COP30 became the second-largest COP ever, with 56,118 registered delegates, behind COP28 Dubai.

12) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) 2026 ranked India 23rd with a score of 61.31, dropping 13 places from the previous year.

The Climate Risk Index (CRI) 2026 ranked India 9th globally, with 430 extreme weather events causing over 80,000 deaths.

Detailed Explanation:

The Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) 2026 ranked India 23rd with a score of 61.31, dropping 13 places from the previous year.

No country secured the top three CCPI positions, as none achieved a “very high” rating.

USA ranked 65th, Iran 66th, and Saudi Arabia 67th, all placed in the “Very Low” category.

Denmark, United Kingdom, and Morocco were among the top performers in CCPI 2026, ranked 4th to 6th respectively.

The four pillar functions (Risk Knowledge, Monitoring & Forecasting, Warning Dissemination, Preparedness & Action) have improved by 45% globally since 2015.

The Climate Risk Index (CRI) 2026 ranked India 9th globally, with 430 extreme weather events causing over 80,000 deaths.

13) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Hayli Gubbi volcano erupted on 23 November 2025, marking its first activity in nearly 12,000 years in Ethiopia’s Afar region.

The volcano is located in the tectonically active Rift Valley, about 800 km from Addis Ababa near the Eritrean border.

Detailed Explanation:

Hayli Gubbi volcano erupted on 23 November 2025, marking its first activity in nearly 12,000 years in Ethiopia’s Afar region.

The volcano is located in the tectonically active Rift Valley, about 800 km from Addis Ababa near the Eritrean border.

The eruption produced ash plumes up to 14 km high, triggering alerts from aviation and monitoring agencies.

Volcanologists confirmed no Holocene-period eruptions, making the event extremely rare.

The ash drift impacted multiple countries, including Yemen, Oman, India, and northern Pakistan.

Satellite imagery verified widespread ash clouds, with monitoring by global volcanic institutions.

14) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) and Safran Electronics & Defence (SED), France signed a Joint Venture Cooperation Agreement (JVCA) for producing HAMMER precision-guided air-to-ground weapons in India.

Detailed Explanation:

Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) and Safran Electronics & Defence (SED), France signed a Joint Venture Cooperation Agreement (JVCA) for producing HAMMER precision-guided air-to-ground weapons in India.

The agreement supports Make-in-India and Aatmanirbhar Bharat, aligned with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision.

The JVCA was signed on 24 November 2025 in New Delhi in the presence of Defence Production Secretary Sanjeev Kumar and Safran CEO Olivier Andries.

The JV formalises the intent of the MoU signed on 11 February 2025 during Aero India.

The Joint Venture Company (JVC) will be a 50:50 partnership between BEL and SED.

15) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

13th Joint Military Cooperation Committee meeting between India and Oman was held in New Delhi on 24 November 2025.

Detailed Explanation:

13th Joint Military Cooperation Committee meeting between India and Oman was held in New Delhi on 24 November 2025.

The meeting was co-chaired by Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh and Oman’s Secretary General of Defence, Dr. Mohammed Bin Naseer Bin Ali Al Zaabi.

Both sides reviewed defence cooperation and discussed ways to strengthen bilateral engagements across multiple domains.

Officials exchanged views on regional and international security, with emphasis on the Indian Ocean Region (IOR).

Both nations reaffirmed commitment to deepening defence industrial cooperation, including joint development, technology sharing, and production partnerships.

16) Answer: D

Justice Vikram Nath, senior-most judge of the Supreme Court, has been nominated as the Executive Chairman of National Legal Services Authority (NALSA).

He succeeds Justice Surya Kant, who has been sworn in as the 53rd Chief Justice of India.

17) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approved a new round of top-level appointments in Public Sector Banks (PSBs).

Seven officials have been promoted to Executive Director (ED) positions across major banks.

Detailed Explanation:

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approved a new round of top-level appointments in Public Sector Banks (PSBs).

Seven officials have been promoted to Executive Director (ED) positions across major banks.

Amit Kumar Srivastava, CGM at Punjab National Bank, was appointed ED at PNB for three years.

E.Ratan Kumar, CGM at Central Bank of India, appointed ED at Central Bank of India for three years or until further orders.

Amresh Prasad, CGM at Punjab National Bank, appointed ED at Union Bank of India for three years or until superannuation (31 Oct 2028).

Pramod Kumar Dwibedi appointed ED at Bank of India until superannuation (30 June 2028).

Sunil Kumar Chugh, CGM at PNB, was appointed ED at Canara Bank for three years.

Mini T M, CGM at Bank of Baroda, appointed ED at Indian Bank for three years.

Prabhat Kiran, CGM at Canara Bank, was appointed ED at Bank of Maharashtra for three years.

18) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

India, Australia, and Canada jointly announced the launch of the Australia-Canada-India Technology and Innovation (ACITI) Partnership marking a major step toward trilateral cooperation in critical and emerging technologies.

Detailed Explanation:

India, Australia, and Canada jointly announced the launch of the Australia-Canada-India Technology and Innovation (ACITI) Partnership marking a major step toward trilateral cooperation in critical and emerging technologies.

The initiative aims to combine the strategic strengths and innovation ecosystems of the three nations to build a secure, sustainable, and net-zero future.

Core objectives of the ACITI Partnership include:

Collaboration on critical and emerging technologies

Development and deployment of green energy innovations

Diversification and strengthening of critical mineral supply chains

Advancing mass adoption of AI for public welfare

Building joint capacity toward achieving net-zero emissions

19) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

The Commitment to Development Index (CDI) 2025, released by the Centre for Global Development, assesses how major global economies contribute to international development across eight policy components.

India ranks 36th overall, reflecting a mixed performance, with one major strength but several policy weaknesses affecting its composite position.

Detailed Explanation:

The Commitment to Development Index (CDI) 2025, released by the Centre for Global Development, assesses how major global economies contribute to international development across eight policy components.

India ranks 36th overall, reflecting a mixed performance, with one major strength but several policy weaknesses affecting its composite position.

India’s best performance is in the Environment component, where it ranks 8th, supported by very low per-capita emissions and favourable scoring on climate-related indicators.

India rankslast (38th) in Trade and Development Finance, indicating significant challenges in import openness, tariff structures, subsidies, and the quality/quantity of development aid.

20) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

The Commitment to Development Index (CDI) 2025, released by the Centre for Global Development, assesses how major global economies contribute to international development across eight policy components.

Detailed Explanation:

The Commitment to Development Index (CDI) 2025, released by the Centre for Global Development, assesses how major global economies contribute to international development across eight policy components.

India ranks 36th overall, reflecting a mixed performance, with one major strength but several policy weaknesses affecting its composite position.

India’s best performance is in the Environment component, where it ranks 8th, supported by very low per-capita emissions and favourable scoring on climate-related indicators.

India rankslast (38th) in Trade and Development Finance, indicating significant challenges in import openness, tariff structures, subsidies, and the quality/quantity of development aid.

Sweden leads the index with strong performance in Environment (1st), Finance (2nd), and Health (4th); Germany leads in Development Finance, and Norway ranks 1st in Health and 2nd in Security.

21) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh announced the establishment of four Quantum Fabrication and Central Facilities worth ₹720 crore under the National Quantum Mission (NQM).

The new facilities will be set up at IIT Bombay, IISc Bengaluru, IIT Kanpur and IIT Delhi.

Detailed Explanation:

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh announced the establishment of four Quantum Fabrication and Central Facilities worth ₹720 crore under the National Quantum Mission (NQM).

The new facilities will be set up at IIT Bombay, IISc Bengaluru, IIT Kanpur and IIT Delhi.

The initiative aims to strengthen India’s technological sovereignty and make India a global leader in next-generation quantum technologies.

India is among the earliest nations to launch a National Quantum Mission, showcasing commitment to disruptive and high-impact scientific innovation.

22) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Space Communication Technologies (SCT), Oman signed a cooperation agreement with Airbus Defence and Space for the development and launch of “OmanSat-1,” the first communications satellite of Oman.

Detailed Explanation:

Space Communication Technologies (SCT), Oman signed a cooperation agreement with Airbus Defence and Space for the development and launch of “OmanSat-1,” the first communications satellite of Oman.

The agreement was signed by Saeed bin Hamoud al Maawali, Minister of Transport, Communications & Information Technology, and Alain Faure, CEO of Airbus Space Systems.

OmanSat-1 is a high-tech, fully reconfigurable satellite, providing high-capacity Ka-band coverage over Oman, its economic waters, and parts of the Middle East, East Africa, and Asia.

OmanSat-1 is the 10th satellite developed under Airbus’ OneSat series.

23) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Max Verstappen clinched the 2025 Las Vegas Grand Prix, strengthening his title challenge with only 2 races left in the season.

Detailed Explanation:

Max Verstappen clinched the 2025 Las Vegas Grand Prix, strengthening his title challenge with only 2 races left in the season.

The Red Bull driver finished nearly 20 seconds ahead of Norris, securing his 8th consecutive podium and second Las Vegas GP win (after 2023).

Podium:
• 1st – Max Verstappen (Red Bull Racing)
• 2nd – Lando Norris (McLaren)
• 3rd – George Russell (Mercedes)

Oscar Piastri finished 4th, gaining a position after Kimi Antonelli received a penalty that pushed him from P4 to P5.

24) Answer: E

India created history by winning the inaugural Blind Women’s T20 World Cup 2025 after defeating Nepal by seven wickets in the final held at the P Sara Oval, Colombo (Sri Lanka).

Nepal scored 114/5 in 20 overs after India opted to bowl. Indian bowlers maintained disciplined lines, applied constant pressure, and restricted Nepal from increasing the run rate.

India successfully chased the target of 115 runs, finishing at 117/3 in 12 overs, with eight overs remaining. Indian batters displayed confident stroke play, effective rotation of strike, and timely boundaries.

This marks the first-ever title in the Blind Women’s T20 format, establishing India as the first champion and strengthening India’s leadership in promoting disability and inclusive sports globally.

25) Answer: D

Constitution Day 2025, also known as Law Day, is observed on 26 November to mark the day the Constituent Assembly adopted the Constitution of India on 26 November 1949.

The year 2025 also commemorates the 132nd birth anniversary of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, the Chairman of the Drafting Committee and the chief architect of the Indian Constitution.