National Affairs
1. The Government of India launched ‘YUVA AI for ALL’ with the aim to train how many citizens in basic AI skills?
A. 50 lakh
B. 1 crore
C. 2 crore
D. 75 lakh
Answer: B. 1 crore
Explanation: The initiative aims to train 1 crore citizens through a free national-level AI course to enhance digital skill development.
2. India signed its first structured LPG import deal with which country?
A. Saudi Arabia
B. United Arab Emirates
C. United States
D. Russia
Answer: C. United States
Explanation: India signed its first structured LPG import deal with the USA , with supplies scheduled to start in 2026.
3. India was re-elected as Member (Asia) of the Codex Executive Committee (CCEXEC) until which year?
A. 2026
B. 2027
C. 2028
D. 2029
Answer: B. 2027
Explanation: India was unanimously re-elected until 2027 at CAC48.
4. The Global Big Cats Summit 2026 will be hosted by India in which city?
A. Mumbai
B. Bengaluru
C. New Delhi
D. Jaipur
Answer: C. New Delhi
Explanation: India will host the Global Big Cats Summit in New Delhi in 2026.
5. C-DOT signed an MoU with which state government for the Amaravati Quantum Valley initiative?
A. Telangana
B. Andhra Pradesh
C. Karnataka
D. Gujarat
Answer: B. Andhra Pradesh
Explanation: C-DOT partnered with Andhra Pradesh Govt to work in the Amaravati Quantum Valley project.
6. India ranked 23rd in the CCPI 2026. What was its previous ranking?
A. 8
B. 9
C. 10
D. 11
Answer: B. 9
Explanation: India slipped 13 places from Rank 9 to Rank 23 mainly due to the lack of a coal exit deadline.
7. India’s first indigenous CRISPR gene therapy for Sickle Cell Disease is named:
A. GYAN 101
B. AROGYA 101
C. BIRSA 101
D. RAKSHA 101
Answer: C. BIRSA 101
Explanation: The therapy BIRSA 101 was launched by Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh.
8. The first Joint Working Group (JWG) meeting on Agriculture between India and Sri Lanka was held in:
A. Colombo
B. Chennai
C. Bengaluru
D. New Delhi
Answer: D. New Delhi
Explanation: The first JWG meeting took place at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi .
International Affairs
9. Which university topped the QS World University Sustainability Rankings 2026?
A. University of Toronto
B. Lund University
C. Cambridge University
D. MIT
Answer: B. Lund University
Explanation: Lund University (Sweden) ranked #1 , replacing the University of Toronto.
10. The 47th ASEAN Summit 2025 was held in:
A. Manila
B. Bangkok
C. Hanoi
D. Kuala Lumpur
Answer: D. Kuala Lumpur
Explanation: The summit was hosted in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia .
Banking & Finance
11. RBI’s alert list of unauthorized forex trading platforms now includes how many platforms?
A. 88
B. 90
C. 95
D. 100
Answer: C. 95
Explanation: RBI added 7 new platforms , taking the total to 95 .
12. Which company became India’s most valuable brand in 2025?
A. Reliance
B. Tata Consultancy Services
C. HDFC Bank
D. LIC
Answer: C. HDFC Bank
Explanation: With a brand value of $44.9 billion , HDFC Bank regained the top spot.
13. India’s demat accounts crossed how many crore for the first time in October 2025?
A. 15 crore
B. 18 crore
C. 20 crore
D. 21 crore
Answer: D. 21 crore
Explanation: Demat accounts crossed 21 crore , marking record retail participation.
14. PayGlocal received RBI authorization to operate as a:
A. Small Finance Bank
B. Payment Bank
C. Payment Aggregator
D. NBFC
Answer: C. Payment Aggregator
Explanation: PayGlocal received full authorization for cross-border PA operations .
15. Which bank launched the ‘SIB HER Account’ for women?
A. ICICI Bank
B. HDFC Bank
C. South Indian Bank
D. Axis Bank
Answer: C. South Indian Bank
Explanation: SIB introduced the SIB HER Account for women, including NRIs.
Appointments
16. Nitish Kumar became Chief Minister of Bihar for the _____ time.
A. 8th
B. 9th
C. 10th
D. 11th
Answer: C. 10th
Explanation: He was sworn in as CM for the 10th time on 20 November 2025.
17. Raghavendra Srinivas Bhat was appointed MD &
Month: Current Affairs - Nov 21, 2025
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