1. UIDAI partnered with which organisation to enhance adoption of the Mandatory Biometric Update (MBU) for children?
A) UNICEF
B) Behavioural Insights Limited (BIL)
C) NITI Aayog
D) World Bank
Answer: B) Behavioural Insights Limited (BIL)
Explanation: UIDAI partnered with BIL to promote MBU updates at ages 5 and 15 for accurate Aadhaar authentication.
2. The Prime Minister’s recent visit to which country marked an important milestone in bilateral relations?
A) Nepal
B) Sri Lanka
C) Bhutan
D) Japan
Answer: C) Bhutan
Explanation: The PM visited Bhutan to strengthen strategic, cultural, and developmental cooperation.
3. India launched its first megawatt-hour (MWh) scale system in which technology?
A) Lithium-ion battery
B) Vanadium Redox Flow Battery (VRFB)
C) Hydrogen fuel cell
D) Sodium-ion battery
Answer: B) Vanadium Redox Flow Battery (VRFB)
Explanation: India achieved a technological breakthrough by launching its first MWh-scale VRFB system.
4. Sahakar Digi Pay and Sahakar Digi Loan apps were launched to support which sector?
A) MSMEs
B) Rural agriculture societies
C) Urban Cooperative Banks
D) Scheduled commercial banks
Answer: C) Urban Cooperative Banks
Explanation: The apps promote digital transformation of Urban Cooperative Banks.
5. The ‘Watershed Mahotsav’ was launched in which state?
A) Odisha
B) Karnataka
C) Andhra Pradesh
D) Maharashtra
Answer: C) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation: The Ministry of Rural Development launched it in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh.
6. The 6th National Water Awards 2024 were announced by which ministry?
A) Ministry of Environment
B) Ministry of Jal Shakti
C) Ministry of Rural Development
D) Ministry of Agriculture
Answer: B) Ministry of Jal Shakti
Explanation: Union Minister C.R. Paatil announced the awards in New Delhi.
7. India improved its position in the Global Climate Risk Index 2025 released during which global event?
A) COP28
B) COP29
C) COP30
D) COP31
Answer: C) COP30
Explanation: The report by Germanwatch was released at COP30 in Belem, Brazil.
8. Axis Max Life Insurance partnered with IFC to promote what?
A) Green investment
B) Financial literacy
C) Inclusive life insurance
D) Digital payments
Answer: C) Inclusive life insurance
Explanation: IFC aims to expand life insurance reach in India through the partnership.
9. NPCI’s newly established subsidiary, NTSL, focuses on:
A) Credit regulation
B) Fintech innovation
C) Microfinance
D) Digital taxation
Answer: B) Fintech innovation
Explanation: NPCI Tech Solutions Limited (NTSL) promotes experimentation in fintech.
10. RBI’s recent clarification applies only to which category of loans?
A) Gold loans
B) Home loans
C) EPI-based personal loans
D) Credit card loans
Answer: C) EPI-based personal loans
Explanation: The circular is applicable only to equated periodic instalment–based personal loans.
11. The Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 came into force on:
A) 1 January 2008
B) 15 August 2008
C) 12 August 2008
D) 20 December 2007
Answer: C) 12 August 2008
Explanation: The Act received Presidential assent in December 2007 and became effective on 12 August 2008.
12. Which country became the first in South Asia to join the UN Water Convention?
A) India
B) Nepal
C) Bangladesh
D) Sri Lanka
Answer: C) Bangladesh
Explanation: Bangladesh became the 56th global member and the first in South Asia.
13. Who was sworn in as the U.S. Ambassador to India on November 11, 2025?
A) Eric Garcetti
B) Sergio Gor
C) John Kerry
D) Kenneth Juster
Answer: B) Sergio Gor
Explanation: Sergio Gor took office as U.S. Ambassador to India.
14. Who became the first-ever woman to lead UN Tourism?
A) Amina Mohammed
B) Kristalina Georgieva
C) Shaikha Nasser Al Nowais
D) Natalia Bayona
Answer: C) Shaikha Nasser Al Nowais
Explanation: She made history by becoming the first woman to head UN Tourism.
15. Neville Tata and Bhaskar Bhat were inducted as trustees of which entity?
A) Tata Sons
B) Tata Trusts – Sir Dorabji Tata Trust
C) Tata Steel Foundation
D) Tata CSR Council
Answer: B) Sir Dorabji Tata Trust
Explanation: They joined SDTT as trustees effective from November 11, 2025.
16. Rakshit Hargave has been appointed as the new CEO of which company?
A) Nestlé India
B) Britannia Industries
C) Dabur
D) Hindustan Unilever
Answer: B) Britannia Industries
Explanation: He will serve as CEO and Executive Director for five years starting December 15, 2025.
17. Exercise VINBAX 2025 is conducted between India and which country?
A) Japan
B) Vietnam
C) Thailand
D) Indonesia
Answer: B) Vietnam
Explanation: The 6th edition of VINBAX began in Hanoi.
18. Lenskart will launch its first AI-powered smart glasses by December 2025. What is the product name?
A) Lenskart VisionX
B) LK SmartView
C) B by Lenskart Smartglasses
D) LK IntelliGlass
Answer: C) B by Lenskart Smartglasses
Explanation: This will be Lenskart’s first AI smart glasses product.
19. World Usability Day 2025 was observed on: