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1) According to the report, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) imposed a monetary penalty of how much on HDFC Bank for violations related to interest rates, outsourcing norms, and KYC compliance?

(a) ₹50 lakh

(b) ₹75 lakh

(c) ₹91 lakh

(d) ₹1.2 crore

(e) ₹2 crore

2) Recently, India’s GDP grew by how much in Q2 FY 2025–26, supported by strong performance in manufacturing, secondary, and tertiary sectors?

(a) 7.0%

(b) 7.8%

(c) 8.0%

(d) 8.2%

(e) 9.1%

3) As per the report, India’s forex reserves declined by how much during the week ended 21 November 2025, mainly due to a sharp fall in gold reserves?

(a) USD 3.213 billion

(b) USD 4.472 billion

(c) USD 4.492 billion

(d) USD 5.543 billion

(e) USD 2.675 billion

4) According to Moody’s Ratings (November 28, 2025), India’s GDP is projected to grow by how much in 2025?

(a) 6.2%

(b) 6.4%

(c) 7%

(d) 7.5%

(e) 8%

5) As per the news, Utkarsh Small Finance Bank partnered with which entity to launch a unified 3-in-1 account linking savings, demat, and trading services?

(a) Axis Securities

(b) HDFC Securities

(c) Kotak Securities

(d) ICICI Securities

(e) SBI Securities

6) According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) released the India: 2025 Article IV Consultation report, what is India’s projected real GDP growth for FY 2025–26 (FY26)?

(a) 6.2%

(b) 6.5%

(c) 6.6%

(d) 7.0%

(e) 7.8%

7) In news, India’s fiscal deficit for April–October 2025 stood at how much, reaching 52.6% of the FY 2025–26 target?

(a) Rs 7.5 lakh crore

(b) Rs 8.25 lakh crore

(c) Rs 9.1 lakh crore

(d) Rs 10.2 lakh crore

(e) Rs 15.69 lakh crore

8) Who chaired Securities and Exchange Board of India’s (SEBI), High-Level Committee (HLC) that recommended a multi-tier disclosure regime for senior SEBI officials?

(a) Ajay Tyagi

(b) U.K. Sinha

(c) Harsh Kumar Bhanwala

(d) Madhabi Puri Buch

(e) Pratyush Sinha

9) According to SEBI’s High-Level Committee (HLC) recommendations, what type of investments will senior SEBI officials be allowed to make under the new uniform restrictions?

(a) Direct equity investments

(b) Investments in related-party entities

(c) Professionally managed pooled funds

(d) Individual bonds and debentures

(e) Real estate assets

10) In Nov’25, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a 77-foot bronze statue of Lord Rama and the Ramayana Theme Park at which location in South Goa?

(a) Canacona

(b) Panaji

(c) Margao

(d) Mapusa

(e) Old Goa

11) The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) recently created a Guinness World Record by organising the largest single-day career advice session in Mumbai. This record-setting event was part of which flagship initiative aimed at guiding students toward informed career planning in the fields of accounting and finance?

(a) CAFY 4.0 – Career in Accounting and Finance for Youth

(b) Future Finance Leaders Initiative

(c) National Youth Career Pathway Mission

(d) Skill India Financial Literacy Drive

(e) Professional Readiness Advancement Programme

12) How much medical aid did India deliver to Kabul, Afghanistan, to support its healthcare system?

(a) 50 tonnes

(b) 60 tonnes

(c) 70 tonnes

(d) 85 tonnes

(e) 73 tonnes

13) According to the Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics (BAHS) 2025, India continued as the world’s largest milk producer, recording 247.87 million tonnes in 2024–25. Which state was the top milk producer in India according to BAHS 2025?

(a) Rajasthan

(b) Uttar Pradesh

(c) Madhya Pradesh

(d) Gujarat

(e) Maharashtra

14) The GIFT City model for Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) is inspired by which global jurisdiction known for hosting international IP-holding companies?

(a) Cayman Islands

(b) Singapore

(c) Switzerland

(d) Luxembourg

(e) Guernsey

15) The 44th India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2025 recently concluded with an award presentation ceremony at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The event was organised by which body under the theme “Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat”?

(a) India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO)

(b) Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)

(c) Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO)

(d) Export Promotion Council for E-Commerce (EPCE)

(e) National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC)

16) Who received the Indian of the Year 2025 award under the Outstanding Achievement category for contributions to cricket administration?

(a) Sourav Ganguly

(b) Rahul Dravid

(c) Jay Shah

(d) Anil Kumble

(e) Shashank Manohar

17) Who will assume the Chairship of the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IIDEA) on 3 December 2025?

(a) Sunil Arora

(b) Gyanesh Kumar

(c) Sushil Chandra

(d) Rajiv Kumar

(e) Ashok Lavasa

18) Which of the following countries are Observers of International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IIDEA)?

(a) United Kingdom and Canada

(b) United States and Japan

(c) Germany and France

(d) Australia and New Zealand

(e) China and South Korea

19) Who has been appointed as the Chairman of Temasek India effective December 1, 2025?

(a) Piyush Gupta

(b) Ravi Lambah

(c) Arundhati Bhattacharya

(d) Uday Kotak

(e) Aditya Puri

20) Recently, Paschal Donohoe, appointed as Managing Director (MD) and Chief Knowledge Officer (CKO) of the World Bank Group, was formerly the Finance Minister of which country?

(a) United Kingdom

(b) Germany

(c) Canada

(d) Australia

(e) Ireland

21) Who has assumed charge as Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Tehri Hydro Development Corporation Limited (THDC) India in November 2025?

(a) R.K. Vishnoi

(b) S.K. Sharma

(c) Sipan Kumar Garg

(d) Anil Kumar Jha

(e) Piyush Gupta

22) Consider the following statements about the Indian Navy ship Taragiri (Yard 12653):

1. Taragiri is the fourth ship of the Nilgiri Class (Project 17A).
2. It is the third ship of the class built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders (MDL).
3. Taragiri is a modern reincarnation of a former Leander-class frigate that served for 33 years.
4. The ship was designed using the Integrated Construction philosophy.

Which of the statements are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1, 2, and 3 only

(c) 1, 2, 3, and 4

(d) 2, 3, and 4 only

(e) 1, 3, and 4 only

23) Which two organisations have partnered to launch the 2026 AI Cohort under their Atoms programme?

(a) Accel and Google

(b) Microsoft and Accel

(c) Infosys and Google

(d) Wipro and Accel

(e) TCS and Google

24) The National Asset Reconstruction Company Limited (NARCL) recently acquired the debt of Noida’s Entertainment City after which bank accepted its ₹711-crore offer?

(a) Punjab National Bank (PNB)

(b) State Bank of India (SBI)

(c) Bank of Baroda (BoB)

(d) Union Bank of India

(e) Canara Bank

25) Recently in the news, Giovanna de Sequeira won a bronze medal at which 2025 event, held in Abu Dhabi?

(a) World Karate Championship

(b) World Kickboxing Championship

(c) World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship

(d) World Taekwondo Championship

(e) World Wrestling Championship

26) Who became the costliest player in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 auction with a bid of ₹3.2 crore?

(a) Smriti Mandhana

(b) Harmanpreet Kaur

(c) Deepti Sharma

(d) Jemimah Rodrigues

(e) Shafali Verma

27) What is the theme of World AIDS Day 2025 observed on 1st December?

(a) Ending the HIV Epidemic

(b) Overcoming disruption, transforming the AIDS response

(c) Global Solidarity, Shared Responsibility

(d) Communities Make the Difference

(e) Get Tested, Stay Healthy

28) What does a “crawl-like arrangement” in an exchange rate system refer to?

(a) Sudden large currency devaluations

(b) Small, gradual periodic currency adjustments

(c) Fixed exchange rates with no change

(d) Currency pegged to gold

(e) Floating exchange rates with high volatility

29) Consider the following statements about India’s poultry and wool production in 2024–25:

1. India was the 2nd largest egg producer globally, producing 149.11 billion eggs.
2. Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, West Bengal, and Karnataka were the major egg-producing states.
3. India retained its position as the 4th largest meat producer globally.
4. Rajasthan contributed 47.85% of India’s wool production.

Which of the statements are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1, 2, and 3 only

(c) 2, 3, and 4 only

(d) 1, 2, 3, and 4

(e) 1, 3, and 4 only

30) In which year was GIFT City, India’s first operational smart city and home to the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC), established?

(a) 2010

(b) 2012

(c) 2014

(d) 2015

(e) 2020

Answers :

1) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) imposed a penalty of ₹91 lakh on HDFC Bank for violating the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 and RBI directions related to interest rates on advances, outsourcing of financial services, and KYC norms.

Detailed Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) imposed a penalty of ₹91 lakh on HDFC Bank for violating the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 and RBI directions related to interest rates on advances, outsourcing of financial services, and KYC norms.

The penalty was due to use of multiple benchmarks for the same loan category, subsidiary conducting non-permitted business, and outsourcing KYC compliance to external agents.

The action was taken based on findings of the Statutory Inspection for Supervisory Evaluation (ISE) for the bank’s position as on 31 March 2024.

2) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

The country’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 8.2% in Q2 FY 2025–26, driven by strong performance in the manufacturing, secondary, and tertiary sectors.

The Q2 GDP growth of 8.2% was higher than the 7.8% recorded in Q1 and the 5.6% growth in the same quarter last year.

Detailed Explanation:

The country’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 8.2% in Q2 FY 2025–26, driven by strong performance in the manufacturing, secondary, and tertiary sectors.

The Q2 GDP growth of 8.2% was higher than the 7.8% recorded in Q1 and the 5.6% growth in the same quarter last year.

The country’s nominal GDP increased by 8.7% during the second quarter of the current financial year.

The manufacturing sector, which accounts for 14% of GDP, expanded by 9.1% in Q2, compared to 2.2% growth in the same quarter of the previous year.

3) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

India’s forex reserves declined by USD 4.472 billion to USD 688.104 billion during the week ended 21 November,2025 mainly due to a sharp fall in gold reserves.

The overall reserves had earlier increased by USD 5.543 billion to USD 692.576 billion in the previous reporting week.

Detailed Explanation:

India’s forex reserves declined by USD 4.472 billion to USD 688.104 billion during the week ended 21 November,2025 mainly due to a sharp fall in gold reserves.

The overall reserves had earlier increased by USD 5.543 billion to USD 692.576 billion in the previous reporting week.

Foreign Currency Assets (FCA), the largest component of reserves, fell by USD 1.69 billion to USD 560.6 billion, impacted by movements in euro, pound, and yen.

Gold reserves recorded a steep decline of USD 2.675 billion to USD 104.182 billion for the week.

4) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Moody’s Ratings stated on November 28, 2025 that India will lead growth among emerging markets and the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region.

India’s GDP is projected to grow 7% in 2025 and 6.4% in 2026, according to Moody’s.

Detailed Explanation:

Moody’s Ratings stated on November 28, 2025 that India will lead growth among emerging markets and the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region.

India’s GDP is projected to grow 7% in 2025 and 6.4% in 2026, according to Moody’s.

Moody’s said India’s domestic growth drivers continue to underpin economic resilience despite global uncertainty.

5) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Utkarsh Small Finance Bank Limited (Utkarsh SFBL) partnered with Axis Securities to launch a unified 3-in-1 account combining banking and investment services.

The 3-in-1 account links a Utkarsh SFBL savings account with Axis Securities’ demat and trading account.

Detailed Explanation:

Utkarsh Small Finance Bank Limited (Utkarsh SFBL) partnered with Axis Securities to launch a unified 3-in-1 account combining banking and investment services.

The 3-in-1 account links a Utkarsh SFBL savings account with Axis Securities’ demat and trading account.

The partnership aims to enhance financial inclusion by making investing simpler, intuitive, and more accessible for customers.

Customers get multi-channel access through branches, Internet Banking, Mobile Banking, and assisted services.

Axis Securities will provide technology-driven trading platforms, research insights, and flexible brokerage plans to support investors.

6) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) released the India: 2025 Article IV Consultation report projecting India’s real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth at 6.6% in Financial Year 2025-26(FY26).

Detailed Explanation:

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) released the India: 2025 Article IV Consultation report projecting India’s real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth at 6.6% in Financial Year 2025-26(FY26).

The report stated that GST 2.0 reforms are expected to reduce the impact of the USA’s 50% tariffs on India.

The IMF projected India’s real GDP to moderate to 6.2% in FY27, compared to 6.5% in FY25 and 7.8% in Q1 FY26.

India’s inflation is projected to ease to 2.8% in FY26, down from 4.6% last year, but expected to rise to around 4% in FY27.

7) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

India’s fiscal deficit stood at Rs 8.25 lakh crore (USD 92.26 billion) during April–October 2025, reaching 52.6% of the FY 2025-26 target.

The fiscal deficit in the same period of the previous year was 46.5% of Budget Estimates (BE).

The government’s full-year fiscal deficit target for 2025-26 is 4.4% of GDP, amounting to Rs 15.69 trillion.

Detailed Explanation:

India’s fiscal deficit stood at Rs 8.25 lakh crore (USD 92.26 billion) during April–October 2025, reaching 52.6% of the FY 2025-26 target.

The fiscal deficit in the same period of the previous year was 46.5% of Budget Estimates (BE).

The government’s full-year fiscal deficit target for 2025-26 is 4.4% of GDP, amounting to Rs 15.69 trillion.

According to CGA data, the Centre received Rs 18 trillion, which is 51.5% of BE 2025-26, up to October.

Net tax revenue declined to Rs 12.74 lakh crore from Rs 13.05 lakh crore in the same period last year.

Non-tax revenue increased to Rs 4.89 lakh crore, compared with Rs 4 lakh crore in the previous fiscal period.

8) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

The Securities and Exchange Board of India’s (SEBI) High-Level Committee (HLC) proposed a multi-tier disclosure regime requiring the SEBI Chairperson, Whole-Time Members (WTMs), and CGM-level officers to publicly disclose their assets and liabilities.

The committee was tasked with strengthening transparency, accountability, and ethical standards, and was chaired by Pratyush Sinha, former Chief Vigilance Commissioner and retired IAS officer.

Detailed Explanation:

The Securities and Exchange Board of India’s (SEBI) High-Level Committee (HLC) proposed a multi-tier disclosure regime requiring the SEBI Chairperson, Whole-Time Members (WTMs), and CGM-level officers to publicly disclose their assets and liabilities.

The reforms gained urgency after conflict-of-interest allegations involving former SEBI chief Madhabi Puri Buch, prompting SEBI to review its internal ethics and disclosure framework.

The committee was tasked with strengthening transparency, accountability, and ethical standards, and was chaired by Pratyush Sinha, former Chief Vigilance Commissioner and retired IAS officer.

HLC members included former regulators and industry leaders, reinforcing the credibility of the reform process.

9) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

SEBI formed a six-member HLC in March 2025 to overhaul its ethics framework, drawing from global practices of regulators like the U.S. SEC and U.K. FCA.

The committee proposed uniform investment restrictions, allowing new investments only in professionally managed pooled funds, and requiring senior officials to liquidate, freeze, or sell existing investments through approved options.

Detailed Explanation:

SEBI formed a six-member HLC in March 2025 to overhaul its ethics framework, drawing from global practices of regulators like the U.S. SEC and U.K. FCA.

The panel recommended that senior officials publicly disclose movable/immovable properties, investments, and liabilities, while all SEBI employees must file internal disclosures of assets, relatives’ relationships (as per Companies Act, 2013), and financial interests.

Candidates for top SEBI posts must declare actual, potential, or perceived conflicts of interest during appointment, enabling evaluation of ethical suitability.

The committee proposed uniform investment restrictions, allowing new investments only in professionally managed pooled funds, and requiring senior officials to liquidate, freeze, or sell existing investments through approved options.

The Chairperson and WTMs should be treated as ‘insiders’ under SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015, ensuring stricter trading and disclosure controls.

10) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a 77-foot bronze statue of Lord Rama and the newly developed Ramayana Theme Park at Shree Samsthan Gokarn Partagali Jeevottam Math in Canacona, South Goa.

Detailed Explanation:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a 77-foot bronze statue of Lord Rama and the newly developed Ramayana Theme Park at Shree Samsthan Gokarn Partagali Jeevottam Math in Canacona, South Goa.

The event marked the beginning of the 550th-year celebrations of the Math, known as Sardha Panchashatamanotsava, recognised as one of India’s oldest spiritual institutions.

During the ceremony, PM Modi released a commemorative postal stamp and coin to honour the Math’s 550-year legacy, which has played a major role in preserving the Dwaita Vedanta tradition and spiritual learning among the Gowd Saraswat Brahmin community.

11) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) created a Guinness World Record for organising the largest single-day career advice session in Mumbai.

Detailed Explanation:

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) created a Guinness World Record for organising the largest single-day career advice session in Mumbai.

The event recorded participation from over 7,400 students, teachers, and principals, with 6,166 students officially counted as per Guinness World Records criteria.

The record-setting programme was part of ICAI’s flagship initiative CAFY 4.0 – Career in Accounting and Finance for Youth and the Super Mega Career Counselling Programme, aimed at guiding students in informed career planning.

12) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

India delivered73 tonnes of medical aid to Kabul, Afghanistan, including life-saving medicines, vaccines and essential nutritional supplements, to support Afghanistan’s affected healthcare system.

The assistance was announced by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and is part of India’s continued humanitarian outreach to the Afghan population facing severe shortages of essential medical supplies.

Detailed Explanation:

India delivered73 tonnes of medical aid to Kabul, Afghanistan, including life-saving medicines, vaccines and essential nutritional supplements, to support Afghanistan’s affected healthcare system.

The assistance was announced by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and is part of India’s continued humanitarian outreach to the Afghan population facing severe shortages of essential medical supplies.

The consignment included:

Critical medicines

Vaccines for immunisation

Medical and nutritional supplements
making it one of the largest recent humanitarian shipments sent by India to Afghanistan.

India has been one of the major regional contributors to Afghanistan’s development, supporting areas such as infrastructure, healthcare, education and energy.

13) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, along with the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, released the Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics (BAHS) 2025, presenting updated data on milk, egg, meat and wool production, including per-capita availability and state-wise performance.

The top milk-producing states were Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Maharashtra, contributing 54.09% of total output.

Detailed Explanation:

The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, along with the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, released the Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics (BAHS) 2025, presenting updated data on milk, egg, meat and wool production, including per-capita availability and state-wise performance.

India continued as the world’s largest milk producer, recording 247.87 million tonnes in 2024–25, showing a 3.58% increase from the previous year.

Per capita milk availability increased to 485 grams/day, up from 468 grams/day (2023–24).

The top milk-producing states were Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Maharashtra, contributing 54.09% of total output.

India remained the 2nd largest egg producer globally, producing 149.11 billion eggs in 2024–25, showing 4.44% growth.

Per capita egg availability increased to 106 eggs/year, compared to 101 eggs/year in the previous cycle.

Major egg-producing states (64.37% share) included Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, West Bengal and Karnataka.

Rajasthan remained the top contributor with 47.85% of national wool output, followed by Jammu and Kashmir, Gujarat, Maharashtra and Himachal Pradesh, together contributing 85.98%.

14) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

GIFT City in Gujarat is expanding its role beyond finance and fintech and is now being developed as a major centre for Intellectual Property Rights (IPR).

The model draws inspiration from global jurisdictions like Guernsey, which is known for hosting international IP-holding companies.

Detailed Explanation:

GIFT City in Gujarat is expanding its role beyond finance and fintech and is now being developed as a major centre for Intellectual Property Rights (IPR).

The model draws inspiration from global jurisdictions like Guernsey, which is known for hosting international IP-holding companies.

The objective is to attract Indian and foreign businesses to register and hold IP within India, reducing the outflow of Indian-owned IP to foreign countries.

GIFT City is India’s first operational smart city and home to the country’s only International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) known as GIFT International Financial Services Centre (GIFT IFSC).

Established in 2015, it offers a globally competitive ecosystem for sectors such as banking, capital markets, insurance, fund management, leasing, fintech, and global business services.

15) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

The 44th India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2025 concluded with an award presentation ceremony at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.

The fair was organised by the India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO) under the theme “Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat.”

Partner State Category

Gold: Rajasthan

Silver: Bihar

Bronze: Uttar Pradesh

Commendation: Maharashtra

Detailed Explanation:

The 44th India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2025 concluded with an award presentation ceremony at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.

The fair was organised by the India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO) under the theme “Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat.”

More than 18 lakh visitors attended the two-week event, which featured participation from Indian states, ministries, PSUs, private organisations, and international exhibitors.

Award Winners:

Partner State Category

Gold: Rajasthan

Silver: Bihar

Bronze: Uttar Pradesh

Commendation: Maharashtra

Focus State Category

Gold: Jharkhand

States & Union Territories

Gold: Odisha

Silver: Madhya Pradesh

Bronze: Puducherry

Swachh Pavilion (Swachh Bharat Abhiyan)

Gold: Haryana

Silver: Punjab

Bronze: Assam

Commendation: Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Uttarakhand, Tamil Nadu

Awards to Ministries, PSUs & Commodity Boards:

Ministries / Govt Departments

Gold: Ministry of Defence

Silver: Ministry of Mines

Bronze: Ministry of Railways

Commendation: Ministry of Ayush, Ministry of Power, Ministry of Rural Development (SARAS Ajeevika Mela)

16) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Jay Shah, Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC), received the Indian of the Year 2025 award under the Outstanding Achievement category for his significant contributions to modernising cricket administration.

Detailed Explanation:

Jay Shah, Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC), received the Indian of the Year 2025 award under the Outstanding Achievement category for his significant contributions to modernising cricket administration.

The award recognises his leadership in implementing major reforms such as pay parity between men's and women’s teams and launching the Women’s Premier League (WPL).

Jay Shah served as Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) from 2019 to 2024, and currently serves as the ICC Chairman (2024–present).

17) Answer: B

The Election Commission of India (ECI) announced that Gyanesh Kumar, the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC), will assume the Chairship of the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IIDEA) on 3 December 2025.

India, being the world’s largest electorate (nearly 1 billion voters), will share best practices from its transparent electoral processes with Electoral Management Bodies (EMBs) worldwide.

18) Answer: B

IIDEA was Established in 1995 as an Inter-governmental organization with the Objective of strengthening democratic institutions, promoting inclusive, resilient, and accountable democracies.

IIDEA has 35 member countries and its Observers are the United States and Japan.

19) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Piyush Gupta, former DBS CEO, has been appointed Chairman of Temasek India effective December 1, 2025.

Detailed Explanation:

Piyush Gupta, former DBS CEO, has been appointed Chairman of Temasek India effective December 1, 2025.

He retired as DBS CEO in March 2025 before taking up this new role at Temasek.

As Chairman, he will work closely with Ravi Lambah, Head of the Temasek India team and Head of Strategic Initiatives, on investment strategies in India.

20) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

The World Bank Group (WBG) appointed Paschal Donohoe as its Managing Director (MD) and Chief Knowledge Officer (CKO).

Paschal Donohoe is the former Minister for Finance of Ireland, bringing extensive public- and private-sector experience to the role.

Detailed Explanation:

The World Bank Group (WBG) appointed Paschal Donohoe as its Managing Director (MD) and Chief Knowledge Officer (CKO).

Paschal Donohoe is the former Minister for Finance of Ireland, bringing extensive public- and private-sector experience to the role.

He succeeds Axel van Trotsenburg, who is retiring at the end of November 2025 after a 37-year career

21) Answer: C

Sipan Kumar Garg has assumed charge as Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of THDC India in addition to serving as Director (Finance).

The CMD post became vacant following the demise of R. K. Vishnoi on 15 November 2025.

2021. K. Vishnoi, aged 58, had been serving as CMD of THDC India since 2021.

22) Answer: C

Taragiri (Yard 12653), the fourth ship of the Nilgiri Class (Project 17A) and the third built by MDL, was delivered to the Indian Navy on 28 Nov 2025, marking progress in Aatmanirbharta in warship construction.

Taragiri is the modern reincarnation of the former INS Taragiri, a Leander-class frigate that served from 1980 to 2013 for 33 years.

Project 17A frigates are versatile multi-mission platforms featuring advanced stealth, firepower, automation, and survivability enhancements.

The ship was designed by the Warship Design Bureau (WDB) and supervised by the Warship Overseeing Team (Mumbai), using the Integrated Construction philosophy to meet timelines.

23) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Accel and Google have partnered to launch the 2026 AI Cohort under Accel’s Atoms programme.

Both organisations plan to co-invest up to $2 million in early-stage Indian AI startups.

Detailed Explanation:

Accel and Google have partnered to launch the 2026 AI Cohort under Accel’s Atoms programme.

Both organisations plan to co-invest up to $2 million in early-stage Indian AI startups.

The partnership is supported through the Google AI Futures Fund, which will also assist diaspora founders building products for India and global markets.

Selected startups will receive funding, along with access to Google Cloud, Gemini, and DeepMind resources.

24) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

The National Asset Reconstruction Company (NARCL) has acquired the debt of Noida’s Entertainment City after Punjab National Bank (PNB) accepted its ₹711-crore offer.

Detailed Explanation:

The National Asset Reconstruction Company (NARCL) has acquired the debt of Noida’s Entertainment City after Punjab National Bank (PNB) accepted its ₹711-crore offer.

The stressed asset had ₹1,000 crore outstanding debt, and the deal ensures full principal recovery for lenders.

Punjab National Bank (PNB) was the lead lender, and the bidding process was managed by PNB Investment Services.

25) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Giovanna de Sequeira, a 10-year-old Indian athlete, won a bronze medal at the World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2025 held in Abu Dhabi.

Detailed Explanation:

Giovanna de Sequeira, a 10-year-old Indian athlete, won a bronze medal at the World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2025 held in Abu Dhabi.

She competed in the Under-28 kg Infant/Girls Gi category.

Her achievement is notable as she made a comeback after undergoing knee surgery five months earlier.

Giovanna rebuilt her form by first participating in the Kickboxing National Championship, marking her return to competitive sports.

26) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 auction held in New Delhi recorded a major milestone as Indian all-rounder Deepti Sharma became the costliest player, securing a bid of ₹3.2 crore.

Detailed Explanation:

The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 auction held in New Delhi recorded a major milestone as Indian all-rounder Deepti Sharma became the costliest player, securing a bid of ₹3.2 crore.

UP Warriorz used the Right-to-Match (RTM) option to match Delhi Capitals’ bid, successfully retaining her.

With this, Deepti became the second-highest paid player in WPL history, just behind Smriti Mandhana’s ₹3.4 crore contract (2023).

27) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

World AIDS Day 2025 is observed on 1st December with the theme “Overcoming disruption, transforming the AIDS response.”

The day aims to raise awareness about AIDS, a sexually transmitted disease caused by HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus).

Detailed Explanation:

World AIDS Day 2025 is observed on 1st December with the theme “Overcoming disruption, transforming the AIDS response.”

The day aims to raise awareness about AIDS, a sexually transmitted disease caused by HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus).

AIDS can be prevented and controlled through proper awareness, safe practices, and timely medical intervention.

World AIDS Day was first initiated in 1988 and observed on 1st December to promote global health awareness.

28) Answer: B

The IMF reclassified India’s ‘de facto’ exchange rate regime to a ‘crawl-like arrangement’, shifting from the earlier ‘stabilized arrangement’.

Earlier, in 2023, India was moved from a ‘floating’ exchange rate category to a ‘stabilized arrangement’.

A crawl-like arrangement refers to an exchange rate system with small, gradual periodic currency adjustments.

A crawl-like arrangement refers to an exchange rate system with small, gradual periodic currency adjustments.

29) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

India remained the 2nd largest egg producer globally, producing 149.11 billion eggs in 2024–25, showing 4.44% growth.

Major egg-producing states (64.37% share) included Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, West Bengal and Karnataka.

India retained its position as the 4th largest meat producer globally, with total production reaching 10.50 million tonnes, marking a 2.46% increase.

Rajasthan remained the top contributor with 47.85% of national wool output, followed by Jammu and Kashmir, Gujarat, Maharashtra and Himachal Pradesh, together contributing 85.98%.

Detailed Explanation:

India remained the 2nd largest egg producer globally, producing 149.11 billion eggs in 2024–25, showing 4.44% growth.

Per capita egg availability increased to 106 eggs/year, compared to 101 eggs/year in the previous cycle.

Major egg-producing states (64.37% share) included Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, West Bengal and Karnataka.

India retained its position as the 4th largest meat producer globally, with total production reaching 10.50 million tonnes, marking a 2.46% increase.

Major producers were West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, contributing 57.55% collectively.

India's wool production rose to 34.57 million kilograms, registering a 2.63% increase.

Rajasthan remained the top contributor with 47.85% of national wool output, followed by Jammu and Kashmir, Gujarat, Maharashtra and Himachal Pradesh, together contributing 85.98%.

30) Answer: D

GIFT City is India’s first operational smart city and home to the country’s only International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) known as GIFT International Financial Services Centre (GIFT IFSC).

Established in 2015, it offers a globally competitive ecosystem for sectors such as banking, capital markets, insurance, fund management, leasing, fintech, and global business services.

The regulatory body International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) has proposed enabling IP registration and management within GIFT City.