1. RBI launched the National Strategy for Financial Inclusion (NSFI) 2025–30 during which meeting?
A) Monetary Policy Committee Meeting
B) FSDC-SC 32nd Meeting
C) RBI Board Meeting
D) SEBI-RBI Joint Meeting
Answer: B) FSDC-SC 32nd Meeting
Explanation: The NSFI 2025–30 was officially released during the 32nd meeting of the Financial Stability and Development Council Sub-Committee.
2. India and ADB signed loan agreements worth over USD 800 million for projects in which states?
A) Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan
B) Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat
C) Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Odisha
D) Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar
Answer: B) Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat
Explanation: The agreements target infrastructure & development projects in these three states.
3. SBI and Bank of India jointly signed an MoU to establish a Centre of Excellence (CoE) for:
A) Fintech Innovations
B) Strategic Partnership
C) Cybersecurity
D) MSME Financing
Answer: B) Strategic Partnership
Explanation: The CoE aims to enhance collaboration between the two major public sector banks.
4. India’s industrial growth fell to a 14-month low of:
A) 1.2%
B) 0.4%
C) 2.0%
D) 3.8%
Answer: B) 0.4%
Explanation: Weak performance in electricity and consumer non-durables dragged growth down.
5. CRISIL revised India’s GDP forecast for FY26 to:
A) 6%
B) 6.5%
C) 7%
D) 7.5%
Answer: C) 7%
Explanation: Upgraded due to strong 8% growth in the first half of FY26.
6. RBI Ombudsman complaints in FY25 increased by 13% to:
A) 10 lakh
B) 13,34,244
C) 12,05,774
D) 14,90,000
Answer: B) 13,34,244
Explanation: Complaints increased from 11,75,075 in FY24.
7. What is InDApp, launched by NIRDC?
A) Digital tax filing system
B) MSME lending platform
C) Single-window digital platform for MSME processes
D) Industrial pollution monitoring app
Answer: C) Single-window digital platform for MSME processes
Explanation: Aims to simplify approvals and compliance for MSMEs.
8. ACEN, India’s first private navigation tech hub, was inaugurated at:
A) Bengaluru
B) Hyderabad
C) Thiruvananthapuram
D) Pune
Answer: C) Thiruvananthapuram
Explanation: Located at Kinfra Park and inaugurated by ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan.
9. India has been re-elected to which UNESCO body for 2025–29?
A) World Heritage Committee
B) Executive Board
C) Cultural Preservation Council
D) Scientific Coordination Panel
Answer: B) Executive Board
Explanation: Reinforces India’s global presence in education, science and culture.
10. The 60th All India DGP–IGP Conference 2025 was inaugurated at:
A) IIT Delhi
B) IIM Ahmedabad
C) IIM Campus, Naya Raipur
D) National Police Academy, Hyderabad
Answer: C) IIM Campus, Naya Raipur
Explanation: PM Modi inaugurated the annual meet in Chhattisgarh.
11. India’s record foodgrain production in 2025 stood at:
A) 325 million tonnes
B) 340 million tonnes
C) 357 million tonnes
D) 360 million tonnes
Answer: C) 357 million tonnes
Explanation: Highest foodgrain output in India's history.
12. India was re-elected to the IMO Council under which category?
A) Category A
B) Category B
C) Category C
D) Observer Category
Answer: B) Category B
Explanation: India secured the highest votes among Category B nations.
13. The 8th CPC was officially constituted via Gazette Notification dated:
A) 03 November 2025
B) 15 October 2025
C) 28 November 2025
D) 01 December 2025
Answer: A) 03 November 2025
Explanation: Confirmed by the Ministry of Finance.
14. Praveen Kumar, DG of ITBP, has been given additional charge of:
A) NSG
B) CISF
C) BSF
D) CRPF
Answer: C) BSF
Explanation: Effective from 1 December 2025.
15. Air Marshal Tejbir Singh took charge as:
A) Vice Chief of Air Staff
B) DG (Inspection & Safety)
C) DG (Operations)
D) Chief of Training Command
Answer: B) DG (Inspection & Safety)
Explanation: He assumed the post at Air Headquarters.
16. The Indian Military Heritage Festival (IMHF) was hosted by:
A) Indian Army
B) NITI Aayog
C) USI (United Service Institution of India)
D) DRDO
Answer: C) USI
Explanation: Held in New Delhi with participation from military & strategic experts.
17. Who became the highest six-hitter in ODI cricket?
A) Chris Gayle
B) AB de Villiers
C) Shahid Afridi
D) Rohit Sharma
Answer: D) Rohit Sharma
Explanation: Surpassed Afridi’s 351 sixes.
18. Virat Kohli scored his record-breaking ODI century number:
A) 49
B) 50
C) 52
D) 48
Answer: C) 52
Explanation: He is the first male cricketer to cross 50 centuries in a single format.
19. Andre Russell recently announced retirement from:
A) International cricket
B) Test cricket
C) Big Bash League
D) Indian Premier League