Daily MCQ Current Affairs 1-11-2025

National Affairs

1. Where was the 8th International Solar Alliance (ISA) Assembly held in 2025?
A) Mumbai
B) New Delhi
C) Hyderabad
D) Bengaluru
Answer: B) New Delhi
Explanation: The ISA Assembly was held in New Delhi where India launched new global solar initiatives for a just and inclusive energy transition.

2. Who addressed the TiEcon Delhi-NCR 2025 Conference emphasizing domestic innovation under Make in India?
A) Rajnath Singh
B) Nirmala Sitharaman
C) Piyush Goyal
D) Ashwini Vaishnaw
Answer: C) Piyush Goyal
Explanation: Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal urged India to reduce dependence on foreign technologies.

3. Which commemorative coin denomination was released to mark Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s 150th birth anniversary ?
A) Rs100
B) Rs125
C) Rs150
D) Rs200
Answer: C) Rs150
Explanation: PM Narendra Modi released a Rs150 coin and postage stamp at Kevadia, Gujarat.

4. Prof. Ravindra Korisettar , recipient of the Rajyotsava Award 2025 , is known for his contribution to—
A) Physics
B) Archaeology
C) Literature
D) Environmental Science
Answer: B) Archaeology
Explanation: The Karnataka-based archaeologist was honoured for his outstanding research and education work.

Economic and Banking Updates

5. The Visakhapatnam Port Authority signed MoUs worth how much during India Maritime Week 2025?
A) Rs25,000 crore
B) Rs39,216 crore
C) Rs40,500 crore
D) Rs19,000 crore
Answer: B) Rs39,216 crore
Explanation: The MoUs aim to enhance Andhra Pradesh’s role in India’s blue economy and maritime infrastructure.

6. Which organization released a consultation paper to revamp the mutual fund fee structure ?
A) SEBI
B) RBI
C) NITI Aayog
D) Ministry of Finance
Answer: A) SEBI
Explanation: SEBI proposed changes to make mutual fund fees fairer and more transparent.

7. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a USD 460 million loan for which Indian state’s power program?
A) Tamil Nadu
B) Maharashtra
C) Gujarat
D) Karnataka
Answer: B) Maharashtra
Explanation: The loan supports the “Maharashtra Power Distribution Enhancement Program” focused on agricultural solarization.

8. The SMART-CROP project launched by SBI Foundation aims at—
A) Smart irrigation
B) Real-time crop monitoring
C) Soil testing automation
D) Organic farming promotion
Answer: B) Real-time crop monitoring
Explanation: SMART-CROP is a digital monitoring system for crop resilience and optimal practices.