1. Which organization launched ‘Aadhaar Vision 2032’ , a long-term plan to modernize India’s Aadhaar ecosystem?
A. Ministry of Electronics and IT
B. UIDAI
C. NITI Aayog
D. NIC
✅ Answer: B. UIDAI
Explanation: The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) unveiled ‘Aadhaar Vision 2032’ to upgrade the Aadhaar ecosystem using next-generation digital technologies for faster, safer, and more efficient service delivery.
2. Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited which city to commemorate Chhattisgarh’s 25th formation day (Silver Jubilee)?
A. Raipur
B. Bilaspur
C. Nava Raipur
D. Durg
✅ Answer: C. Nava Raipur
Explanation: PM Modi attended the Silver Jubilee celebration of Chhattisgarh’s formation (established in 2000) in Nava Raipur , the state’s new capital.
3. EPFO’s 73rd Foundation Day was celebrated in which city on 1 November 2025 ?
A. Mumbai
B. Chennai
C. New Delhi
D. Hyderabad
✅ Answer: C. New Delhi
Explanation: Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya addressed the 73rd Foundation Day event of the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) held in New Delhi .
4. The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) signed an MoU with which institution to enhance data-driven governance?
A. IIT Delhi
B. Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA)
C. National Informatics Centre (NIC)
D. IIM Ahmedabad
✅ Answer: B. Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA)
Explanation: MoSPI signed an MoU with IICA (an autonomous institution under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs) to strengthen corporate data systems and analytical capacity.
5. The AI Lab set up by AICTE in partnership with IBM is aimed at promoting:
A. Robotics research
B. Blockchain innovation
C. Artificial Intelligence education and innovation
D. Cloud computing training
✅ Answer: C. Artificial Intelligence education and innovation
Explanation: AICTE and IBM jointly established a cutting-edge AI Lab to encourage learning, innovation, and research in Artificial Intelligence at AICTE headquarters.
6. India won how many total medals at the 2025 Asian Youth Games in Bahrain?
A. 36
B. 42
C. 48
D. 52
✅ Answer: C. 48
Explanation: India achieved its best-ever performance at the 2025 Asian Youth Games in Manama, Bahrain , securing 48 medals (13 Gold, 18 Silver, 17 Bronze).
7. Rohan Bopanna , who recently retired, was associated with which sport?
A. Badminton
B. Tennis
C. Table Tennis
D. Squash
✅ Answer: B. Tennis
Explanation: Veteran Indian tennis player Rohan Bopanna announced his retirement after a distinguished professional career spanning over 20 years.
8. The India Women’s Cricket Team won their first-ever ICC Women’s ODI World Cup by defeating which country?
A. England
B. Australia
C. South Africa
D. New Zealand
✅ Answer: C. South Africa
Explanation: India Women defeated South Africa Women by 52 runs in the final held at DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai , to win their maiden ICC Women’s ODI World Cup.
9. The State Bank of India (SBI) executed its first gold trade as a Special Category Client on which platform?
A. NSE
B. India International Bullion Exchange (IIBX)**
C. MCX
D. BSE Bullion Hub
✅ Answer: B. India International Bullion Exchange (IIBX)
Explanation: SBI conducted its first gold trade as a Special Category Client (SCC) on the IIBX on 1 November 2025 , enhancing India’s gold import ecosystem.
10. Which private bank received a $50 million funding from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) ?
A. Federal Bank
B. City Union Bank
C. Karur Vysya Bank
D. South Indian Bank
✅ Answer: B. City Union Bank
Explanation: The IFC , part of the World Bank Group, committed $50 million to City Union Bank to support business growth and financial inclusion.
11. Which insurance company launched an AI-driven Underwriting Rule Engine (URE) using Generative AI and Big Data?
A. HDFC Life
B. Tata AIA Life Insurance
C. SBI Life
D. Max Life Insurance
✅ Answer: B. Tata AIA Life Insurance
Explanation: Tata AIA Life Insurance introduced an AI-powered Underwriting Rule Engine (URE) to automate and accelerate insurance underwriting processes.
12. The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will now accept payments for immigration filings only through:
A. Credit Card
B. Cash
C. Digital Payment System
D. Demand Draft
✅ Answer: C. Digital Payment System
Explanation: USCIS has stopped accepting cheques and money orders ; all payments must now be made digitally .
13. Who has been appointed as the Director General of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) ?
A. Sanjay Garg
B. Rajesh Verma
C. Saurabh Garg
D. Anurag Jain
✅ Answer: A. Sanjay Garg
Explanation: Sanjay Garg , a 1994-batch IAS officer of the Kerala cadre , took charge as DG of BIS effective 1 November 2025 .