1. NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) recently partnered with which country’s leading fintech company to enable real-time cross-border remittances?
A) UAE
B) Singapore
C) Bahrain
D) Saudi Arabia
Answer: ✅ C) Bahrain
Explanation: NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL), the international arm of NPCI, signed a partnership with BENEFIT , Bahrain’s top fintech company, to enable real-time cross-border remittances between India and Bahrain. This strengthens India’s global payment network and supports financial inclusion abroad.
2. According to the World Bank’s Financial Sector Assessment (FSA) report, India must accelerate reforms to achieve its goal of becoming a USD 30-trillion economy by which year?
A) 2030
B) 2040
C) 2047
D) 2050
Answer: ✅ C) 2047
Explanation: The World Bank’s FSA report highlighted that India needs faster financial reforms and greater private capital mobilisation to achieve its USD 30-trillion economy target by 2047 , in line with its vision of becoming a developed nation.
3. Which company recently launched an AI-powered redesigned flagship app for enhanced user experience?
A) Google Pay
B) Paytm
C) PhonePe
D) Amazon Pay
Answer: ✅ B) Paytm
Explanation: Paytm (One97 Communications Ltd) launched a redesigned AI-powered app to make digital payments faster, smarter, and more personalised for its users.
4. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) extended $331 million in debt financing to which company for a clean energy project in Andhra Pradesh?
A) Adani Green Energy
B) Tata Power
C) ReNew Energy Global Plc
D) NTPC Green Energy
Answer: ✅ C) ReNew Energy Global Plc
Explanation: ReNew Energy Global Plc secured $331 million (₹2,935 crore) from ADB to fund a clean energy project in Andhra Pradesh , strengthening India’s renewable energy capacity.
5. IN-SPACe and SIDBI Venture Capital Fund signed a contribution agreement for a ₹1,000-crore fund for which sector?
A) Agriculture
B) Private space sector
C) Renewable energy
D) Defence innovation
Answer: ✅ B) Private space sector
Explanation: The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) and SIDBI Venture Capital Fund have established a ₹1,000-crore Venture Capital Fund to support India’s private space sector startups and innovations.
6. Who was elected as the first Indian President of the Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d’Automobiles (OICA)?
A) N. Chandrasekaran
B) Rajesh Kumar Singh
C) Shailesh Chandra
D) Vikram Kirloskar
Answer: ✅ C) Shailesh Chandra
Explanation: Shailesh Chandra , President of SIAM and MD & CEO of Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles , became the first Indian to head OICA , the global body representing automobile manufacturers.
7. Which joint military exercise between India and Sri Lanka began on November 10, 2025, in Belagavi, Karnataka?
A) Sampriti
B) Mitra Shakti
C) Yudh Abhyas
D) Indra
Answer: ✅ B) Mitra Shakti
Explanation: The 11th edition of Exercise Mitra Shakti-2025 , a joint India–Sri Lanka military exercise , began on November 10, 2025 , in Belagavi, Karnataka , focusing on counter-insurgency and humanitarian assistance.
8. The 15th India–Vietnam Defence Policy Dialogue (DPD) was co-chaired by which Indian official?
A) Ajay Bhatt
B) Rajnath Singh
C) Rajesh Kumar Singh
D) Vikram Misri
Answer: ✅ C) Rajesh Kumar Singh
Explanation: The 15th India–Vietnam Defence Policy Dialogue (DPD) , held in Hanoi on November 10, 2025 , was co-chaired by Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and Vietnam’s Deputy Defence Minister Sr Lt Gen Hoang Xuan Chien .
9. The World Health Organization (WHO) and India’s Ministry of AYUSH will co-host the 2nd Traditional Medicine Global Summit in which city?
A) Bengaluru
B) New Delhi
C) Hyderabad
D) Mumbai
Answer: ✅ B) New Delhi
Explanation: The 2nd WHO Traditional Medicine Global Summit will be held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi , from December 17–19, 2025 , co-hosted by WHO and India’s Ministry of AYUSH .
10. Which Indian city will be redeveloped into a modern ‘Sports City’ under the Sports Ministry’s latest infrastructure initiative?
A) Mumbai
B) Lucknow
C) New Delhi
D) Ahmedabad
Answer: ✅ C) New Delhi
Explanation: The Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (JLN) in New Delhi will be redeveloped into a modern Sports City , enhancing India’s sports infrastructure and training facilities.
11. As per the Hurun Global Billionaire Cities Report 2025, which two Indian cities have entered the world’s top 10 billionaire cities?
A) Mumbai and Hyderabad
B) Bengaluru and Chennai
C) Mumbai and New Delhi
D) Kolkata and Pune
Answer: ✅ C) Mumbai and New Delhi
Explanation: According to the Hurun Global Billionaire Cities Report 2025 , Mumbai and New Delhi are among the world’s top 10 billionaire cities , reflecting India’s growing wealth and global economic presence.
12. Who won the 2025 Booker Prize for the novel ‘Flesh’?
A) Salman Rushdie
B) Margaret Atwood
C) David Szalay
D) Kiran Desai
Answer: ✅ C) David Szalay
Explanation: David Szalay , a Hungarian-British author , won the 2025 Booker Prize for his novel ‘Flesh’ , recognised for its powerful depiction of an ordinary man’s life and emotions.
13. World Pneumonia Day 2025 was observed on which date?
A) November 10
B) November 12
C) November 15
D) November 17
Answer: ✅ B) November 12
Explanation: World Pneumonia Day is observed annually on November 12 to raise awareness about pneumonia — one of the world’s deadliest but preventable and treatable infectious diseases .
14. Which country’s president recently inaugurated the India-funded Hanimaadhoo International Airport?
A) Sri Lanka
B) Bangladesh
C) Maldives