Daily Current Affairs Quiz – 20th November 2025

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1) As per the news, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has authorised which companies to operate as Payment Aggregators – Physical (PA-P), enabling offline payment aggregation using PoS and soundbox devices?

(a) Infibeam Avenues and PayU

(b) Paytm and PhonePe

(d) Amazon Pay and Razorpay

(e) Pine Labs and BharatPe

2) As per the news, India’s gold imports surged to USD 14.72 billion in October 2025; this sharp rise contributed to a record trade deficit of how much for the month?

(a) USD 4.55 billion

(b) USD 34.00 billion

(d) USD 14.72 billion

(e) USD 41.68 billion

3) According to the State Bank of India (SBI) Research Ecowarp report, India’s real GDP growth for Q2 FY26 is projected at what rate, higher than the RBI’s 7% estimate?

(a) 7.1%

(b) 8.0%

(d) 2.6%

(e) 0.25%

4) Which company received RBI’s integrated authorisation to operate as a Payment Aggregator across online, offline, and cross-border transactions?

(a) PhonePe

(b) Razorpay

(d) CCAvenue

(e) Paytm

5) Which bank launched the premium credit cards ‘LUMIERE’ and ‘NOVA’, marking its entry into the high-end card segment?

(a) RBL Bank

(b) ICICI Bank

(d) Axis Bank

(e) Yes Bank

6) As per the news, SEBI’s approval allows Master Capital Services Ltd to proceed with establishing which key entity for launching mutual fund schemes?

(a) Credit Rating Agency

(b) Small Finance Bank

(d) Asset Management Company (AMC)

(e) Stock Exchange Platform

7) Who launched the National Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) 2.0 for 2025–2029 in New Delhi?

(a) Mansukh Mandaviya

(b) J.P. Nadda

(d) Amit Shah

(e) Ashwini Vaishnaw

8) Under the updated Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) (effective Kharif 2026), which new type of crop damage has been added as an insurable event?

(a) Losses due to wild animal attacks and paddy field inundation

(b) Losses caused by pest infestation only

(d) Losses from delayed sowing

(e) Losses due to fertilizer shortage

9) According to CMIE–MoSPI data, what was India’s national unemployment rate in October 2025?

(a) 5.0%

(b) 4.4%

(d) 6.8%

(e) 4.6%

10) How many new AMRIT (Affordable Medicines and Reliable Implants for Treatment) pharmacies were inaugurated by Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda on the scheme’s 10th anniversary?

(a) 10

(b) 24

(d) 25

(e) 12

11) What is the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) target for awarding National Highway projects in FY 2025–26?

(a) 8,500 km

(b) 12,000 km

(d) 6,000 km

(e) 10,000 km

12) At the Sixth National Water Awards, which word from Bankim Chandra Chatterjee’s national song did the President highlight to signify India’s reverence for water?

(a) Sundaram

(b) Mangalayam

(d) Shubhram

(e) Satyam

13) Which state won the 1st prize in the ‘Best State’ category of the Sixth National Water Awards 2024?

(a) Gujarat

(b) Maharashtra

(d) Rajasthan

(e) Karnataka

14) Who received the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Quality Ratna Award 2025 at the 33rd CII Excellence Summit in Kolkata?

(a) Venu Srinivasan

(b) Noel Tata

(d) Mukesh Ambani

(e) Anand Mahindra

15) Which veteran Indian art director was honoured with the French civilian award “Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres”?

(a) Santosh Sivan

(b) Sabu Cyril

(d) Resul Pookutty

(e) Mani Ratnam

16) How many individuals were honoured at the inaugural Ramoji Excellence Awards 2025 for contributions across diverse fields?

(a) 4

(b) 5

(d) 7

(e) 3

17) The 3rd National Conference on the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) is being organised by which ministry?

(a) Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs

(b) Ministry of Electronics & IT

(d) Ministry of Law & Justice

(e) Ministry of Information & Broadcasting

18) How many Integrated Drone Detection and Interdiction Systems (IDDS) will India induct to strengthen counter-drone security?

(a) 12

(b) 10

(d) 20

(e) 8

19) Where did Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh attend the 12th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus)?

(a) Hanoi, Vietnam

(b) Jakarta, Indonesia

(d) Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

(e) Manila, Philippines

20) During SAMANVAY 2025 in Bengaluru, how many Licensing Agreements for Transfer of Technology (LAToTs) did Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) hand over?

(a) 10

(b) 8

(d) 20

(e) 12

21) The 2nd edition of the Indian Navy’s Commanders’ Conference 2025 is being held in the backdrop of which major naval operation?

(a) Operation Trident

(b) Operation Sindoor

(d) Operation Rakshak

(e) Operation Meghdoot

22) Recently, Karnataka Government Unveils KEO (Knowledge-driven, Economical, Open-source), an Affordable AI-Ready PC Priced at ₹18,999 to Enhance Digital Access. The newly launched KEO PC is powered by which processor technology?

(a) 5th Generation RISC-V

(b) Intel i5

(d) AMD Ryzen 5

(e) Snapdragon X Elite

23) In news, Google unveils Gemini 3, its most advanced AI model, was developed by which research division?

(a) Google X

(b) Google Research India

(d) Google Cloud Labs

(e) Waymo AI

24) As of Nov’25, Ravindra Jadeja recently became the fourth cricketer in Test history to achieve 4000+ runs and 300+ wickets. Who was the first Indian cricketer to reach this milestone?

(a) Anil Kumble

(b) Kapil Dev

(d) Sachin Tendulkar

(e) Zaheer Khan

25) In news, Arunachalam Vellayan, who recently passed away at the age of 72, was associated with which company as its Chairman Emeritus?

(a) Wipro Limited

(b) Larsen & Toubro

(d) Hindustan Unilever Limited

(e) ITC Limited

26) In news, Universal Children’s Day 2025 is observed on 20 November 2025. Which country first officially declared Children’s Day as a national holiday in 1920?

(a) India

(b) Turkey

(d) France

(e) Brazil

27) Which country is the largest source of India’s gold imports, accounting for a 40% share?

(a) United Arab Emirates

(b) South Africa

(d) Switzerland

(e) Australia

28) Which state registered the highest inflation rate of 8.56% as per the latest data?

(a) Karnataka

(b) Jammu & Kashmir

(d) Tamil Nadu

(e) Kerala

29) Which of the following statements about RBL Bank is correct?

(a) RBL Bank was established in 1950

(b) The headquarters of RBL Bank is located in New Delhi

(d) The tagline of RBL Bank is “Good People to Grow With”

(e) RBL Bank is headquartered in Hyderabad

30) Which initiative was launched by Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda along with inaugurating 10 new AMRIT (Affordable Medicines and Reliable Implants for Treatment) pharmacies on the scheme’s 10th anniversary?

(a) MedSafe 3.0

(b) Ecogreen 2.0

(d) PharmaSaarthi 2.0

(e) MedConnect 4.0

Answers :

1) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Infibeam Avenues and PayU received Reserve Bank of India (RBI) authorisation to operate as Payment Aggregators – Physical (PA-P), enabling them to offer offline payment aggregation services.

The PA-P licence permits the use of PoS devices and soundboxes for accepting digital payments at physical retail stores.

Detailed Explanation:

The PA-P licence permits the use of PoS devices and soundboxes for accepting digital payments at physical retail stores.

Both companies already hold the Payment Aggregator – Online (PA-O) licence, allowing them to operate digital payments in the online ecosystem.

PayU is authorised to operate across PA-O, PA-P, and PA-CB (cross-border), including inbound and outbound payments.

The PA-P licence covers PoS and soundbox devices, which banks and fintechs deploy to expand digital payment acceptance in physical outlets.

Infibeam expanded offline payments after launching its CCAvenueSoundBox Max, an all-in-one PoS device supporting UPI, credit/debit cards, and QR-based payments.

2) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

Gold imports surged nearly threefold to USD 14.72 billion in October 2025, mainly due to strong festival and wedding demand.

High gold imports pushed India’s trade deficit to a record USD 41.68 billion in October 2025.

Detailed Explanation:

Gold imports surged nearly threefold to USD 14.72 billion in October 2025, mainly due to strong festival and wedding demand.

Gold imports were USD 4.92 billion in October 2024, showing a sharp year-on-year increase.

Cumulative gold imports during April–October 2025 rose 21.44% to USD 41.23 billion, compared to USD 34 billion in the previous year.

High gold imports pushed India’s trade deficit to a record USD 41.68 billion in October 2025.

3) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

State Bank of India (SBI) Economic Research Department (ERD) released SBI Research Ecowarp report projecting India’s real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth for Q2 FY26 at 7.5%, higher than the RBI estimate of 7% for the same quarter.

Detailed Explanation:

Based on the model, real GDP growth is expected to range between 7.5%–8.0%, with GVA projected at 8.0%.

GST collections for November 2025 are projected at Rs 1.49 lakh crore, and total collections are expected to cross Rs 2 lakh crore including IGST and Compensation Cess.

Headline CPI inflation dropped to 0.25% in October 2025, while core inflation (excluding gold) stood at 2.6%.

Kerala recorded the highest inflation at 8.56%, followed by Jammu & Kashmir at 2.95% and Karnataka at 2.34%, while 12 out of 22 states showed negative inflation.

4) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

PayU Payments Private Limited received integrated authorisation from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to operate as a Payment Aggregator (PA) across online, offline, and cross-border transactions under the Payment and Settlement Systems (PSS) Act 2007.

Detailed Explanation:

The authorisation allows PayU to support merchants in accepting payments through 100+ digital methods, including cards, net banking, QR codes, UPI, and wallets.

With the new approval, PayU becomes a full-stack digital payments provider with integrated operational scope across all payment channels.

The licence enables merchants to manage inward and outward cross-border transactions, providing a unified platform for online, in-store, and international payments.

5) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

RBL Bank launched two new premium credit cards ‘LUMIERE’ and ‘NOVA’, marking its entry into the high-end credit card segment.

The cards are aimed at High-Net Worth Individuals (HNWIs) and affluent customers, reflecting India’s expanding premium consumer base.

Detailed Explanation:

RBL Bank launched two new premium credit cards ‘LUMIERE’ and ‘NOVA’, marking its entry into the high-end credit card segment.

The cards are aimed at High-Net Worth Individuals (HNWIs) and affluent customers, reflecting India’s expanding premium consumer base.

LUMIERE is an invitation-only metal card, offering lifestyle and travel benefits including airport service access, and comes with an annual fee of Rs 50,000.

NOVA is a premium metal credit card targeted at consumers seeking reward-based value with strong lifestyle features, available with an annual fee of Rs 12,500.

6) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Master Capital Services Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Master Trust, received in-principle approval from SEBI to set up a Mutual Fund (MF) business.

After this approval, the company can proceed with regulatory processes to establish an Asset Management Company (AMC) and launch mutual fund schemes, subject to SEBI’s final approval.

Detailed Explanation:

Master Capital Services Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Master Trust, received in-principle approval from SEBI to set up a Mutual Fund (MF) business.

The upcoming MF business will offer equity, hybrid, and multi-asset products, catering to diverse investor categories.

The investment strategy will combine quantitative investment methodologies with a bottom-up research approach to deliver superior risk-adjusted returns over time.

7) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, J.P. Nadda, launched the National Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) 2.0 in New Delhi, covering the period 2025–2029.

Detailed Explanation:

Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, J.P. Nadda, launched the National Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) 2.0 in New Delhi, covering the period 2025–2029.

This marks a major step in India’s public health strategy to combat the rising threat of antibiotic resistance.

Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites evolve to resist medicines, making infections difficult to treat.

It affects critical medical procedures such as surgery, cancer therapy, and intensive care treatments.

The Minister highlighted that overuse and misuse of antibiotics have caused AMR to spread across hospitals, communities, and the veterinary sector, leading to prolonged illness, higher mortality, and greater healthcare costs.

8) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) has been expanded to include crop losses caused by wild animal attacks and inundation of paddy fields starting from the Kharif season of 2026, as announced by the Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare.

Detailed Explanation:

Losses caused by elephants, wild boars, nilgai, deer, and monkeys will now be officially treated as an insurable event, added as the fifth add-on under the Localised Risk category of PMFBY.

Farmers in regions near forests, wildlife corridors, and hilly areas—where wild animal crop destruction is common—will now receive financial protection under the scheme.

Damage to paddy fields due to inundation caused by heavy rainfall, cyclonic storms, or inadequate drainage will also be covered.

The update is especially relevant to states such as Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Assam, and West Bengal, where waterlogging during monsoon is frequent.

9) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

India’s nationalunemployment rate (UR) remained unchanged at 5.2% in October 2025, as per CMIE and MoSPI data, indicating a steady labour market despite economic shifts.

Detailed Explanation:

India’s nationalunemployment rate (UR) remained unchanged at 5.2% in October 2025, as per CMIE and MoSPI data, indicating a steady labour market despite economic shifts.

Rural UR fell slightly from 4.6% in September to 4.4% in October, while urban UR increased from 6.8% to 7.0%, showing a clear divergence between rural and urban job trends.

MoSPI data confirms that UR for individuals aged 15+ stayed at 5.2%, even as regional variations were significant.

10) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda inaugurated 10 new AMRIT (Affordable Medicines and Reliable Implants for Treatment) pharmacies on the scheme’s 10th anniversary, reaffirming the government’s commitment to expanding access to affordable medicines and medical devices.

Launched in 2015, AMRIT has grown into a nationwide network of over 255 outlets across 24 States and 4 UTs, offering essential medicines and implants at up to 50% discount on MRP.

Detailed Explanation:

Launched in 2015, AMRIT has grown into a nationwide network of over 255 outlets across 24 States and 4 UTs, offering essential medicines and implants at up to 50% discount on MRP.

The programme is operated by HLL Lifecare Limited, a PSU under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare.

The minister announced plans to expand AMRIT to at least 500 outlets, ensuring that every medical college and district hospital has access to affordable medicines.

He also launched Ecogreen 2.0, a new digital platform for operational efficiency, and a customised My Stamp in collaboration with India Post.

11) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) has set a target to award 10,000 km of National Highway (NH) projects in FY 2025-26, aiming to reverse the recent decline in project awards.

NH project awards have steadily dropped over the past three years:
FY 2023 – ~12,000 km, FY 2024 – ~7,500 km, FY 2025 – ~6,000 km.
The new FY 2026 target seeks to restore momentum in highway development.

Detailed Explanation:

The focus is on improving both award volume and quality, ensuring faster processing, better project readiness, and smoother execution of contracts.

The target is important for enhancing national connectivity, boosting logistics efficiency, supporting regional growth, and strengthening the government’s overall infrastructure-led economic strategy. Beneficiaries include contractors and industries such as steel, cement, and construction equipment.

12) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, presented the Sixth National Water Awards and Jal Sanchay–Jan Bhagidari Awards in New Delhi, recognising outstanding efforts in water conservation, efficient water use, and community-driven water management.

She referenced Bankim Chandra Chatterjee’s national song beginning with “Sujalam”, showing water’s historic importance.

Detailed Explanation:

The President highlighted India’s cultural reverence for water, noting that rivers, lakes, and water bodies have long been considered sacred.

She referenced Bankim Chandra Chatterjee’s national song beginning with “Sujalam”, showing water’s historic importance.

She cautioned that India faces water scarcity, aggravated by climate change, rising population, and low per-capita water availability.

She called for joint action by governments and citizens to ensure sustainable water use.

13) Answer: B

National Water Awards aim to raise awareness, reward best practices, and motivate innovation in water conservation.

Jal Sanchay–Jan Bhagidari Awards focus on community-led water recharge models, resource convergence, and scalable success stories.

List of Winners – Sixth National Water Awards 2024

Best State
1st – Maharashtra
2nd – Gujarat
3rd – Haryana

14) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Venu Srinivasan, Chairman Emeritus of TVS Motor Company, has been awarded the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Quality Ratna Award 2025 at the 33rd CII Excellence Summit held in Kolkata, attended by over 1,000 quality experts and industry leaders.

Detailed Explanation:

The award recognises his leadership in transforming Indian manufacturing quality standards to match global benchmarks, reinforcing his legacy as one of India’s most influential industrial leaders.

The CII Excellence Summit 2025, organised by the CII Institute of Quality, focused on raising India’s global manufacturing share from 3% to 25% and generating 100 million new jobs, aiming to position India among the top three global manufacturing hubs through quality leadership and innovation.

15) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Veteran Indian art director Thota Tharani has been honoured with the Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters), a prestigious French civilian award.

Detailed Explanation:

The award was conferred at Alliance Française, Chennai, by the French Ambassador to India, coinciding with the inauguration of his art exhibition.

This recognition places him among distinguished Indian cultural icons such as Kamal Haasan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Sivaji Ganesan, and Kalki Koechlin, who previously received the French honour.

His major recognitions include 2 National Film Awards, 2 Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, 3 Nandi Awards, 1 Kerala State Film Award, and the Padma Shri (2001).

16) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

The inaugural Ramoji Excellence Awards 2025 concluded at Ramoji Film City, Hyderabad, honouring seven individuals for their exceptional contributions across journalism, rural development, social service, art & culture, youth leadership, women empowerment, and science & technology.

A major highlight was the launch of the Ramoji Dictionary:

English-to-Telugu edition released by Sri M. Venkaiah Naidu.

Telugu-to-Telugu edition launched by Justice N. V. Ramana.
This initiative aims to promote regional language learning and preserve Telugu heritage.

Seven Honourees of the Ramoji Excellence Awards 2025.

Detailed Explanation:

The awards were instituted in memory of Sri Ramoji Rao, a legendary media icon and nation-builder.

The ceremony was graced by Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan, and the Chief Ministers of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.

A major highlight was the launch of the Ramoji Dictionary:

English-to-Telugu edition released by Sri M. Venkaiah Naidu.

Telugu-to-Telugu edition launched by Justice N. V. Ramana.
This initiative aims to promote regional language learning and preserve Telugu heritage.

Seven Honourees of the Ramoji Excellence Awards 2025:

Excellence in Journalism – Shri Jaideep Hardikar: Recognised for impactful reporting on India’s agrarian crises and rural communities.

Youth Icon Award – Shri Srikanth Bolla: Founder of Bollant Industries, pioneering inclusive employment for persons with disabilities.

Excellence in Art & Culture – Prof. Sathupati Prasanna Sree: Developed scripts for 19 tribal languages, strengthening indigenous linguistic identity.

Excellence in Rural Development – Smt. Amla Ashok Ruia: Known as the “Water Mother” for her rainwater harvesting initiatives across drought-hit regions.

Excellence in Service to Mankind – Shri Akash Tandon: Founder of Pehchaan – The Street School, educating underprivileged children in Delhi-NCR.

Women Achiever Award – Smt. Pallabi Ghosh: Human rights activist who has rescued over 10,000 victims of human trafficking.

Excellence in Science & Technology – Prof. Madhavi Latha Gali: Geotechnical engineering expert associated with major projects like the Chenab Railway Bridge, currently Chair at IISc Bengaluru’s Centre for Sustainable Technologies.

17) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs is organising the 3rd National Conference on the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) at Parliament House Annexe, New Delhi.

Detailed Explanation:

The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs is organising the 3rd National Conference on the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) at Parliament House Annexe, New Delhi.

The event will be attended by Union Minister Kiren Rijiju and MoS Dr. L. Murugan, along with senior officials Shri Nikunja Bihari Dhal and Dr. Satya Prakash.

Over 100 participants, including Secretaries of Legislative Houses and State Nodal Department Secretaries, will review the progress of NeVA implementation across States and UTs.

NeVA is one of the 44 Mission Mode Projects (MMPs) under the Digital India Programme, aimed at making State Legislatures paperless and transforming them into “Digital Houses”

18) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

India will induct 16 homegrown Integrated Drone Detection and Interdiction Systems (IDDS) to boost aerial security and counter-drone warfare capabilities.

Detailed Explanation:

India will induct 16 homegrown Integrated Drone Detection and Interdiction Systems (IDDS) to boost aerial security and counter-drone warfare capabilities.

These DRDO-developed systems use laser technology capable of neutralising enemy drones up to 2 km away.

The upgraded Mark-2 IDDS uses a 10-kW laser, doubling its engagement range compared to the earlier 1-km version.

The system can disable sensors and damage drone structures, providing non-kinetic precision defence.

DRDO is further developing high-energy microwave weapons, EMP systems, and other futuristic technologies, aiming to build multi-layered “Star Wars”-style defence systems.

19) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh attended the 12th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 1 November 2025.

He will speak on ‘Reflection on 15 years of ADMM-Plus and Charting the Way Forward’, highlighting future defence cooperation priorities.

Detailed Explanation:

Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh attended the 12th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 1 November 2025.

He will speak on ‘Reflection on 15 years of ADMM-Plus and Charting the Way Forward’, highlighting future defence cooperation priorities.

The 2nd ASEAN-India Defence Ministers’ Informal Meeting will be held on 31 October 2025, chaired by Malaysia, with participation from all ASEAN member states.

The meeting aims to strengthen ASEAN-India defence and security cooperation and advance India’s Act East Policy.

20) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) handed over 12 Licensing Agreements for Transfer of Technology (LAToTs) for eight indigenous defence products during SAMANVAY 2025, a two-day industry synergy event held in Bengaluru, Karnataka.

Detailed Explanation:

SAMANVAY 2025 was organised by the Electronics and Communication Systems (ECS) Cluster of DRDO.

The transferred technologies included advanced systems like Electronic Warfare Suites, Laser Photoacoustic Spectroscopy, and other strategic defence solutions.

150+ industry representatives, including MSMEs and start-ups, participated, indicating high industry interest in indigenous defence technologies.

DRDO announced formation of Industry Interaction Groups (IIGs) across all labs and HQ to boost industry–DRDO collaboration.

21) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The 2nd edition of the Indian Navy’s biannual Commanders’ Conference 2025 will be held in New Delhi from 22–24 October 2025.

The conference gains significance due to the backdrop of ‘Operation Sindoor’ and the Navy’s heightened operational tempo and combat preparedness.

Detailed Explanation:

The 2nd edition of the Indian Navy’s biannual Commanders’ Conference 2025 will be held in New Delhi from 22–24 October 2025.

The conference gains significance due to the backdrop of ‘Operation Sindoor’ and the Navy’s heightened operational tempo and combat preparedness.

The Navy aims to enhance combat capabilities, interoperability, and joint operations with the Indian Army, IAF, and ICG to address emerging threats in the IOR and Indo-Pacific.

The Conference supports the Government’s vision of MAHASAGAR (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security Across all Regions).

The Indian Navy aims to reinforce its role as the Preferred Security Partner in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) and the Indo-Pacific.

22) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Detailed Explanation:

The Government of Karnataka launched KEO (Knowledge-driven, Economical, Open-source), a low-cost, AI-ready Personal Computer priced at Rs 18,999 to boost digital access.

Chief Minister K. Siddaramaiah officially launched the KEO PC at the 28th Bengaluru Tech Summit (BTS) 2025 in Bengaluru, Karnataka.

KEO is powered by a 5th Generation RISC-V processor and runs on a Linux-based Operating System, ensuring cost-effective and open-source computing.

The PC was developed by the Karnataka Department of Electronics, IT & BT in partnership with KEONICS (Karnataka State Electronics Development Corporation Limited).

23) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Google launched Gemini 3, developed by Google DeepMind, making it Google’s most intelligent and powerful AI model yet.

Gemini 3 delivers state-of-the-art reasoning and multimodal understanding, available across Google Search, Gemini app, AI Studio, Vertex AI, and Google Antigravity.

Detailed Explanation:

Google launched Gemini 3, developed by Google DeepMind, making it Google’s most intelligent and powerful AI model yet.

Gemini 3 delivers state-of-the-art reasoning and multimodal understanding, available across Google Search, Gemini app, AI Studio, Vertex AI, and Google Antigravity.

Gemini 3 achieves 1501 Elo score on LMArena, 91.9% on GPQA Diamond, 87.6% on Video-MMMU, and 72.1% on SimpleQA Verified, proving its advanced reasoning, factual accuracy, and multimodal intelligence.

Gemini 3 Deep Think enhances reasoning further, recording 41% on Humanity’s Last Exam and 93.8% on GPQA Diamond, and will be available for Google AI Ultra subscribers after safety checks.

24) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Ravindra Jadeja has become only the fourth cricketer in Test history to complete the double of 4000+ runs and 300+ wickets, joining Kapil Dev, Ian Botham, and Daniel Vettori.

Jadeja is the second Indian after Kapil Dev to achieve this feat and the second fastest overall, behind Ian Botham who achieved it in 72 Tests.

Detailed Explanation:

Ravindra Jadeja has become only the fourth cricketer in Test history to complete the double of 4000+ runs and 300+ wickets, joining Kapil Dev, Ian Botham, and Daniel Vettori.

He reached the milestone during the India vs South Africa Test at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on 15 November 2025, in his 88th Test match.

Key Stats (as of Nov 15, 2025):

Runs: 4000*

Wickets: 338

Matches: 88

Jadeja needed 10 runs to enter this elite club and completed it during the morning session on Day 2.

Elite Club (4000+ Runs & 300+ Wickets in Tests):

Kapil Dev (India): 5248 runs, 434 wickets (131 Tests)

Ian Botham (England): 5200 runs, 383 wickets (102 Tests)

Daniel Vettori (NZ): 4531 runs, 362 wickets (113 Tests)

Ravindra Jadeja (India): 4000 runs, 338 wickets (88 Tests)

Jadeja is the second Indian after Kapil Dev to achieve this feat and the second fastest overall, behind Ian Botham who achieved it in 72 Tests.

25) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Arunachalam Vellayan, Chairman Emeritus of Coromandel International Limited, passed away at age 72 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

He was born on 9 January 1953 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

Detailed Explanation:

Arunachalam Vellayan, Chairman Emeritus of Coromandel International Limited, passed away at age 72 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

He was born on 9 January 1953 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

He served for several decades in the Murugappa Group, providing strategic leadership across diversified businesses.

He chaired Coromandel International Limited and EID Parry (India) Limited, contributing significantly to their growth.

26) Answer: B

Universal Children’s Day 2025 is observed on 20 November 2025.

It is celebrated to create awareness of the problems children face across the globe, improve the welfare of all children, and promote education, health, proper care, and nourishment for children.

Children’s Day was first officially declared a national holiday by the Republic of Turkey in 1920 on 23 April.

27) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Switzerland is the largest source of gold imports with 40% share, followed by UAE (16%) and South Africa (10%).

Detailed Explanation:

Switzerland is the largest source of gold imports with 40% share, followed by UAE (16%) and South Africa (10%).

Imports from Switzerland increased by 403.67% to USD 5.08 billion in October 2025, showing a sharp rise in sourcing.

Gold accounts for over 5% of India’s total imports, highlighting its major share in external trade.

India is the world’s second-largest gold consumer after China, with major demand from the jewellery industry.

28) Answer: E

Kerala recorded the highest inflation at 8.56%, followed by Jammu & Kashmir at 2.95% and Karnataka at 2.34%, while 12 out of 22 states showed negative inflation.

29) Answer: C

About RBL Bank :

Established : 1943

Headquarters :Mumbai, Maharashtra

MD &CEO :R. Subramaniakumar

Tagline “Apno ka Bank.”

30) Answer: B

He also launched Ecogreen 2.0, a new digital platform for operational efficiency, and a customised My Stamp in collaboration with India Post.

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