Q1. The newly introduced e-B-4 Visa by India is applicable to which category of foreign nationals?
A. Tourists from ASEAN countries
B. Skilled workers from Europe
C. Business visitors from China
D. Investors from Gulf nations
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Answer: C
π Explanation:
India introduced the e-B-4 electronic business visa exclusively for Chinese nationals to facilitate structured and legitimate business engagement.
Q2. Who inaugurated the Sanskaar Shaala programme in Guwahati?
A. Assam Chief Minister
B. Union Education Minister
C. Governor of Assam
D. Minister of Culture
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Answer: C
π Explanation:
The programme was inaugurated by Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya to promote value-based education.
Q3. RBI has proposed to raise the dividend payout cap for banks to what percentage of net profit?
A. 40%
B. 50%
C. 60%
D. 75%
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Answer: D
π Explanation:
RBI proposed increasing the dividend payout cap from 40% to 75% , subject to financial and regulatory conditions.
Q4. The Supervisory Data Quality Index (sDQI) score of Scheduled Commercial Banks in September 2025 was:
A. 88.5
B. 89.9
C. 90.7
D. 91.3
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Answer: C
π Explanation:
RBI reported an improvement in sDQI to 90.7 in September 2025, reflecting better data quality in banks.
Q5. What is the name of Federal Bank’s new brand identity launched in 2026?
A. Blue Horizon
B. The Fortuna Wave
C. BankNext
D. Digital Crest
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Answer: B
π Explanation:
Federal Bank unveiled ‘The Fortuna Wave’ to signal modernization and future readiness.
Q6. Which bank launched the ‘Safety Centre’ feature on its mobile banking app open ?
A. ICICI Bank
B. HDFC Bank
C. Axis Bank
D. Yes Bank
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Answer: C
π Explanation:
Axis Bank introduced the Safety Centre to help customers identify and prevent suspicious activities.
Q7. HDFC Bank integrated the Digital Rupee (eβΉ) into which platform?
A. PayZapp
B. SmartGateway
C. Bharat QR
D. UPI Lite
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Answer: B
π Explanation:
HDFC Bank integrated CBDC (eβΉ) into its merchant payment platform SmartGateway .
Q8. Abhishek Dev received a one-year extension as Chairman of which organisation?
A. FIEO
B. NABARD
C. APEDA
D. SEBI
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Answer: C
π Explanation:
ACC approved a one-year extension of Abhishek Dev as Chairman of APEDA .
Q9. Who was appointed Chairman of the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) for a three-year term?
A. Anil Kakodkar
B. R. Chidambaram
C. A. K. Balasubrahmanian
D. Sekhar Basu
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Answer: C
π Explanation:
Scientist A. K. Balasubrahmanian was appointed AERB Chairman by the ACC.
Q10. DRDO celebrated its 68th Foundation Day in which city?
A. Bengaluru
B. Hyderabad
C. Pune
D. New Delhi
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Answer: D
π Explanation:
DRDO marked its 68th Foundation Day at its headquarters in New Delhi .
Q11. The Indian Army placed a supply order with Tata Advanced Systems Ltd for upgrading which system?
A. Akash Missile
B. BrahMos
C. Pinaka MLRS
D. Agni-V
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Answer: C
π Explanation:
The order covers overhaul and upgradation of first-generation Pinaka MLRS and Battery Command Posts .
Q12. The Mpemba Effect , explained using a supercomputer simulation by JNCASR scientists, refers to:
A. Ice melting faster in salt water
B. Hot water freezing faster than cold water
C. Water boiling at lower pressure
D. Supercooling of liquids
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Answer: B
π Explanation:
The Mpemba Effect is the phenomenon where hot water freezes faster than cold water under certain conditions.
Q13. ‘Cloud-9’, discovered by NASA’s Hubble Telescope, is best described as:
A. A black hole cluster
B. A star-forming nebula
C. A gas-rich, starless cloud dominated by dark matter
D. A comet belt
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Answer: C
π Explanation:
‘Cloud-9’ is a starless, gas-rich cloud dominated by dark matter , discovered by Hubble.
Q14. HPCL commissioned the world’s first LC-Max Residue Upgradation Facility at which refinery?
A. Mumbai
B. Paradip
C. Visakhapatnam
D. Bina
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Answer: C
π Explanation:
The facility was commissioned at HPCL’s Visakhapatnam (Vizag) Refinery .
Q15. Pravasi Bharatiya Divas is observed on 9 January to commemorate:
A. Formation of Indian National Congress
B. Return of Subhas Chandra Bose to India
C. Mahatma Gandhi’s return from South Africa
D. Adoption of Indian Constitution
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Answer: C
π Explanation:
9 January marks Mahatma Gandhi’s return to India in 1915 , hence observed as Pravasi Bharatiya Divas.