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Daily Current Affairs Quiz – 22nd November 2025

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1) Which organisation is planning to request the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to permit smaller Urban Cooperative Banks (UCBs) with net worth below ₹50 crore to offer full digital banking services such as internet banking, mobile banking, and UPI?

(a) National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development

(b) National Payments Corporation of India

(c) National Urban Co-operative Financial and Development Corporation Limited

(d) Indian Banks’ Association

(e) Small Industries Development Bank of India


2) Which organisation will begin publishing separate data on “Choti SIPs” (₹250 SIPs) starting January, after registrar and transfer agents complete system modifications?

(a) Securities and Exchange Board of India

(b) Association of Mutual Funds in India

(c) Reserve Bank of India

(d) Ministry of Finance

(e) Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India


3) Where is the Comptroller and Auditor General of India establishing the Centre of Excellence for Financial Audit to modernise and align India’s audit systems with global standards?

(a) New Delhi

(b) Chennai

(c) Bengaluru

(d) Mumbai

(e) Hyderabad


4)
The inaugural Earth Summit 2025–26, to be held in Hyderabad and jointly organised by NABARD and IAMAI, will be held under which theme?

(a) Empowering Rural Innovation for Global Change

(b) Inclusive Growth Through Digital Agriculture

(c) Rural Outreach for Sustainable Development

(d) Climate-Smart Agriculture for the Future

(e) Transforming India’s Rural Economy


5) Which authority filed the case seeking exclusive marketing rights and trademark protection for “Basmati” rice under the
Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) Agreement, which was later rejected by New Zealand and Kenya?

(a) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India

(b) Quality Council of India

(c) Ministry of Commerce and Industry

(d) Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority

(e) Directorate General of Foreign Trade


6) Where has India Post inaugurated its first Gen Z–themed revamped Campus Post Office aimed at modernizing postal services for youth?

(a) Indian Institute of Technology Bombay

(b) Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur

(c) Indian Institute of Technology Madras

(d) Indian Institute of Technology Delhi

(e) Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur


7) Where will India’s first-ever Tesla Centre be launched, marking Tesla’s official entry into the Indian market?

(a) Bengaluru

(b) Mumbai

(c) Gurugram

(d) Hyderabad

(e) Pune


8) Which country officially joined the Colombo Security Conclave (CSC) as a full member during the 7th NSA-level meeting held in New Delhi in November 2025?

(a) Seychelles

(b) Bangladesh

(c) Malaysia

(d) Sri Lanka

(e) Mauritius


9) Which country has been confirmed as the host of COP31 (2026 UN Climate Change Conference) following a diplomatic compromise with Australia?

(a) Brazil

(b) United States of America

(c) Turkey

(d) United Kingdom

(e) Germany


10) Who received the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development 2024 for her lifelong contributions to human rights, gender equality, and global justice?

(a) Michelle Bachelet

(b) Amina J. Mohammed

(c) Jacinda Ardern

(d) Ellen Johnson Sirleaf

(e) Kristalina Georgieva


11) The 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) launched its fourth collaboration with which organisation for the special showcase titled “Five Films, One Universal Story”?

(a) United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization

(b) United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund

(c) United Nations Development Programme

(d) International Labour Organization

(e) United Nations Children and Youth Taskforce


12) Which actor will receive the Desert Palm Achievement Award (Actor) at the Palm Springs International Film Festival on 3 January 2026?

(a) Brad Pitt

(b) Matt Damon

(c) Christian Bale

(d) Joaquin Phoenix

(e) Leonardo DiCaprio


13) Which company regained its position as India’s most valuable brand in the 2025 Kantar
BrandZ Most Valuable Indian Brands Report with a brand value of USD 44.9 billion?

(a) Tata Consultancy Services

(b) Infosys Limited

(c) Reliance Industries Limited

(d) HDFC Bank

(e) State Bank of India


14) Where was the Technical Agreement between the Defence Research and Development Organisation (India) and the Directorate General of Armaments (France) signed on 20 November 2025?

(a) Paris

(b) Bengaluru

(c) New Delhi

(d) Marseille

(e) Hyderabad


15) Which country approved defence sales worth approximately USD 93 million to India, including Javelin missile systems and M982A1 Excalibur artillery projectiles?

(a) United Kingdom

(b) France

(c) Israel

(d) United States of America

(e) Russia


16) Who has been appointed as the new Whole-Time Member of the Securities and Exchange Board of India for a three-year term?

(a) Ashwani Bhatia

(b) T. Rabi Sankar

(c) Sandhip Pradhan

(d) Ajay Tyagi

(e) Manoj Ahuja


17) Who has been appointed as the new Chief Investment Officer of Bajaj Finserv’s investment arm?

(a) Nilesh Shah

(b) Jitendra Gohil

(c) Prashant Jain

(d) S. Naren

(e) Aashish Somaiyaa


18) Which Indian commodity exchange is set to acquire a 20% stake in Sri Lanka’s upcoming derivatives exchange, CSEDEX?

(a) National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange

(b) Indian Commodity Exchange

(c) Multi Commodity Exchange of India

(d) Bombay Stock Exchange

(e) National Stock Exchange


19) Which university’s campus hosts the second revamped, Gen Z–focused Post Office inaugurated by India Post under its national modernization initiative?

(a) Jawaharlal Nehru University

(b) Anna University

(c) Banaras Hindu University

(d) University of Hyderabad

(e) Delhi University


20) Which earth observation satellite was successfully launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, aboard a SpaceX Falcon-9 rocket in 2025?

(a) Sentinel-5P

(b) Sentinel-6B

(c) Landsat 9

(d) Jason-3

(e) Suomi NPP


21) Where has Google opened its largest AI infrastructure hardware engineering centre outside the United States?

(a) Seoul, South Korea

(b) Singapore

(c) Bengaluru, India

(d) Taipei, Taiwan

(e) Tokyo, Japan


22) Which satellite did ISRO announce will be launched in 2026 using the first commercially built PSLV-PSLV N1 rocket?

(a) Oceansat

(b) Cartosat

(c) RISAT

(d) INSAT

(e) NavIC


23) Which organisation launched the Multilingual Module on the E-Cinepramaan portal to simplify film certification for multi-language releases in India?

(a) Ministry of Information and Broadcasting

(b) Film and Television Institute of India

(c) National Film Development Corporation

(d) Central Board of Film Certification

(e) Directorate of Film Festivals


24) What is the minimum Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) amount allowed by SEBI to increase retail participation, as reflected in the “Choti SIPs” initiative?

(a) ₹100

(b) ₹250

(c) ₹500

(d) ₹1,000

(e) ₹2,000


25) Which two countries rejected India’s request to secure exclusive marketing rights for Basmati rice under the TRIPS agreement of the World Trade Organisation?

(a) United States of America and United Kingdom

(b) Japan and South Korea

(c) Australia and Canada

(d) France and Germany

(e) New Zealand and Kenya


Answers :

1) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The National Urban Co-operative Financial and Development Corporation Limited (NUCFDC) plans to request the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to allow smaller urban cooperative banks (UCBs) with net worth below ₹50 crore to offer digital banking services such as internet banking, mobile banking, and UPI.

Under current RBI rules, only UCBs with net worth above ₹50 crore can provide digital banking, leaving over half of the 1,462 UCBs—holding ₹5.5 trillion in deposits—unable to offer such services.

Detailed Explanation:

The National Urban Co-operative Financial and Development Corporation Limited (NUCFDC) plans to request the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to allow smaller urban cooperative banks (UCBs) with net worth below ₹50 crore to offer digital banking services such as internet banking, mobile banking, and UPI.

Under current RBI rules, only UCBs with net worth above ₹50 crore can provide digital banking, leaving over half of the 1,462 UCBs—holding ₹5.5 trillion in deposits—unable to offer such services.

NUCFDC CEO Prabhat Chaturvedi stated that if smaller UCBs operate within a centralized, cyber-secured infrastructure, they should be allowed to provide full digital services.

NUCFDC, which became a mid-layer NBFC in February 2024, is building a central digital stack for UCBs, including IT infrastructure, applications, cybersecurity, manpower, and maintenance.

NUCFDC has already launched SahakarDigipay and SahakarDigiloan to improve payments and automate lending, but smaller UCBs cannot currently use them due to regulatory restrictions.


2) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) will start publishing separate data on Choti SIPs (₹250 SIPs) from January, after RTAs complete system modifications.

Detailed Explanation:

The Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) will start publishing separate data on Choti SIPs (₹250 SIPs) from January, after RTAs complete system modifications.

SEBI reduced the minimum SIP amount to ₹250 to increase retail participation, but this is not permitted in debt, high-risk sectoral/thematic, small-cap, and mid-cap schemes.

Due to high transaction costs, Choti SIP payments are allowed only through NACH or UPI AutoPay modes.


3) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India is establishing a Centre of Excellence for Financial Audit in Hyderabad, marking a major institutional step toward transforming India’s audit systems and aligning them with global standards.

Detailed Explanation:

The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India is establishing a Centre of Excellence for Financial Audit in Hyderabad, marking a major institutional step toward transforming India’s audit systems and aligning them with global standards.

The centre aims to function as a national hub for strengthening audit capability by:

Acting as an incubator of global best practices, adapting international audit techniques for Indian requirements.

Focusing on research and professional development to build advanced skills among auditors.

Driving the standardisation of modern financial audit methodologies, going beyond traditional approaches.

Integrating data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) to shift from sample-based audits to full-dataset analysis.


4) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Hyderabad will host the inaugural Earth Summit 2025-26, jointly organised by the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) and the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI).

Theme:Empowering Rural Innovation for Global Change.

Detailed Explanation:

Hyderabad will host the inaugural Earth Summit 2025-26, jointly organised by the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) and the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI).

Theme:Empowering Rural Innovation for Global Change.

The Summit will be held in Hyderabad (20–21 November 2025), Gandhinagar (5–6 December 2025), and New Delhi (February 2026).

The Summit aims to create a dynamic platform to accelerate rural transformation through technology, financial inclusion, and climate action.

The initiative aligns with India’s vision of inclusive growth and expanding Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) to reduce the rural-urban divide.

Major participants include Central and State ministries, regulatory bodies, public sector agencies, AgriTech startups, Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs), financial institutions, venture capitalists, international development agencies, and NGOs.


5) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

New Zealand and Kenya have rejected India’s request to secure exclusive marketing rights for Basmati rice under the Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) agreement of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), marking a major diplomatic and trade setback for India.

The case was filed by Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (Apeda), which argued that Basmati rice, grown mainly in India’s Indo-Gangetic plains, already enjoys Geographical Indication (GI) protection under Indian law.

Detailed Explanation:

New Zealand and Kenya have rejected India’s request to secure exclusive marketing rights for Basmati rice under the Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) agreement of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), marking a major diplomatic and trade setback for India.

Courts in both countries ruled that TRIPS provisions cannot override domestic legal requirements, resulting in the dismissal of India’s attempt to register “Basmati” as a trademark abroad.

The case was filed by Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (Apeda), which argued that Basmati rice, grown mainly in India’s Indo-Gangetic plains, already enjoys Geographical Indication (GI) protection under Indian law.

India invoked Article 22 of TRIPS, stating that WTO members must prevent misuse of GIs and misleading labels. Apeda opposed the use of “Basmati” by foreign brands blending or misrepresenting rice varieties.


6) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

India Post has inaugurated its first Gen Z–themed revamped Campus Post Office at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, marking a major step towards youth-centric modernization and digital-first postal services.

Detailed Explanation:

India Post has inaugurated its first Gen Z–themed revamped Campus Post Office at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, marking a major step towards youth-centric modernization and digital-first postal services.

The initiative aligns with the vision of Union Minister for Communications Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia to make post offices relevant, accessible, and appealing to younger generations.

The revamped post office at the IIT Delhi Hauz Khas campus has been developed in collaboration with students and faculty, offering a transformed experience that merges smart technology, design innovation, and student participation.


7) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

India will launch its first-ever Tesla Centre at Orchid Business Park, Gurugram, marking a major milestone in the country’s electric mobility growth.

With this launch, India becomes Tesla’s 50th global market, following the company’s mid-2025 entry with Model Y variants.

Detailed Explanation:

India will launch its first-ever Tesla Centre at Orchid Business Park, Gurugram, marking a major milestone in the country’s electric mobility growth.

With this launch, India becomes Tesla’s 50th global market, following the company’s mid-2025 entry with Model Y variants.

Tesla introduced two fully imported (Shanghai Gigafactory) Model Y versions:

Standard Range – ₹59.89 lakh

Long Range – ₹67.89 lakh

Both variants attract a 70% import duty, making them 30% more expensive than their U.S. counterparts.

Despite premium pricing, Tesla recorded 104 retail sales in September–October 2025 (as per FADA and Vahan).


8) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Seychelles officially joined the Colombo Security Conclave (CSC) as a full member during the 7th National Security Adviser (NSA)-level meeting held in New Delhi on 20 November 2025, chaired by India’s NSA Ajit Doval.

The CSC is a multilateral regional security grouping in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), aimed at enhancing cooperation among member states on shared security challenges.

Detailed Explanation:

Seychelles officially joined the Colombo Security Conclave (CSC) as a full member during the 7th National Security Adviser (NSA)-level meeting held in New Delhi on 20 November 2025, chaired by India’s NSA Ajit Doval.

The CSC is a multilateral regional security grouping in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), aimed at enhancing cooperation among member states on shared security challenges.

Other full members of the CSC include India, Maldives, Mauritius, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh, while Malaysia participated as a Guest country and Seychelles joined as an Observer State before becoming a full member.

The first Secretary General, appointed by India, presented a review of decisions taken at the 6th NSA-level meeting in Mauritius on 7–8 December 2023 and highlighted activities under the five pillars of cooperation.


9) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Turkey has been confirmed as the host of COP31 (2026 UN Climate Change Conference) after a diplomatic compromise with Australia reached during discussions at COP30 in Brazil.

Detailed Explanation:

Turkey has been confirmed as the host of COP31 (2026 UN Climate Change Conference) after a diplomatic compromise with Australia reached during discussions at COP30 in Brazil.

The hosting decision resolves a long-standing dispute, as both Turkey and Australia had submitted bids to host COP31 in 2022, creating a prolonged stalemate.

COP (Conference of the Parties) is the annual global climate summit under the UNFCCC, making the hosting decision critical for maintaining international climate negotiation momentum.


10) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Michelle Bachelet, former President of Chile and former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, received the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development 2024 in New Delhi.

Detailed Explanation:

Michelle Bachelet, former President of Chile and former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, received the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development 2024 in New Delhi.

The award was presented by Sonia Gandhi, Chairperson of the Congress Parliamentary Party, recognising Bachelet’s lifelong work on human rights, gender equality, and global justice.

Bachelet, the first and only woman President of Chile, served two terms (2006–2010, 2014–2018) and implemented major reforms including:

Establishment of the Ministry of Women and Gender Equality

Education and tax reforms

Creation of the National Institute for Human Rights and Museum of Memory and Human Rights


11) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) has launched its fourth collaboration with UNICEF, presenting a special showcase titled “Five Films, One Universal Story.”

The collaboration, begun in 2022, highlights cinema focused on childhood, showcasing resilience, creativity, imagination, and the challenges faced by children worldwide.

IFFI and UNICEF together aim to spotlight child rights, well-being, and children’s voices, reflecting a global shift toward placing children at the centre of storytelling.

Detailed Explanation:

The 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) has launched its fourth collaboration with UNICEF, presenting a special showcase titled “Five Films, One Universal Story.”

The collaboration, begun in 2022, highlights cinema focused on childhood, showcasing resilience, creativity, imagination, and the challenges faced by children worldwide.

IFFI and UNICEF together aim to spotlight child rights, well-being, and children’s voices, reflecting a global shift toward placing children at the centre of storytelling.

The showcase includes five films from Egypt, India, South Korea, and Kosovo, each centred on universal childhood experiences:

Happy Birthday (Egypt) – Directed by Sarah Goher; Oscar-submitted debut portraying Toha, a young maid trying to organise a birthday party, highlighting social inequality and dignity for every child.

Kadal Kanni (India – Tamil) – Directed by Dinesh Selvaraj; blends fantasy and realism as orphaned children search for belonging, affirming imagination as survival and every child’s right to be seen and cared for.

Putul (India – Hindi) – Directed by Radheshyam Pipalwa; follows a seven-year-old dealing with her parents’ divorce, stressing child mental health and the need for safe family support.

The Beetle Project (South Korea) – Directed by Jin Kwang-kyo; a beetle crossing the North–South Korea border becomes a symbol of connection, echoing empathy, curiosity, and friendship.

The Odyssey of Joy (Kosovo, France) – Directed by Zgjim Terziqi; set in post-war Kosovo, it shows Lis, an 11-year-old finding hope through a clown troupe, reflecting healing, joy, and protection for children.


12) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

Leonardo DiCaprio will receive the Desert Palm Achievement Award (Actor) at the Palm Springs International Film Festival scheduled for 3 January 2026.

He is being honoured for his performance in One Battle After Another, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson.

Detailed Explanation:

Leonardo DiCaprio will receive the Desert Palm Achievement Award (Actor) at the Palm Springs International Film Festival scheduled for 3 January 2026.

He is being honoured for his performance in One Battle After Another, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson.

Festival Chairman Nachhattar Singh Chandi described DiCaprio’s performance as “gripping and emotionally intense,” noting the film’s deep portrayal of personal and emotional conflict.

The collaboration between Leonardo DiCaprio and director Paul Thomas Anderson—known for films like There Will Be Blood and Phantom Thread—has generated strong awards-season buzz for 2026.


13) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

HDFC Bank has regained its position as India’s most valuable brand in the 2025 Kantar BrandZ Most Valuable Indian Brands Report, overtaking Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) with a brand value of USD 44.9 billion.

Detailed Explanation:

HDFC Bank has regained its position as India’s most valuable brand in the 2025 Kantar BrandZ Most Valuable Indian Brands Report, overtaking Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) with a brand value of USD 44.9 billion.

HDFC Bank last topped this ranking in 2021 but was overtaken by TCS in 2022. Its comeback in 2025 is attributed to:

Post-merger consolidation with Housing Development Finance Corporation Limited (HDFC Ltd),

Digital-first innovations such as the 30-minute auto loan model,

Introduction of unique brand mascots like “Vigil Aunty” promoting cybersecurity,


14) Answer: C

A Technical Agreement was signed between Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and Directorate General of Armaments (DGA), France to enhance cooperation in defence research & development.

The agreement was signed by Dr Samir V Kamat, Secretary Defence R&D and Chairman DRDO, and Lt Gen Gael Diaz de Tuesta, National Armaments Director, DGA France, on 20 November 2025 in New Delhi.

The partnership aims to leverage combined expertise and resources of both nations to address future defence challenges.


15) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

The United States approved defence sales worth $92.8 million (approx. $93 million) to India, as confirmed by the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) in a notification to US Congress.

The sale supports US foreign policy and national security goals by strengthening the US–India strategic partnership.

Detailed Explanation:

The United States approved defence sales worth $92.8 million (approx. $93 million) to India, as confirmed by the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) in a notification to US Congress.

The sale supports US foreign policy and national security goals by strengthening the US–India strategic partnership.

The first package worth $45.7 million includes FGM-148 Javelin anti-tank missile systems and 25 Command Launch Units (LwCLU/CLU).

The Javelin package also includes basic skills trainers, missile simulation rounds, battery coolant units, electronic manuals, lifecycle support, spare parts, physical security inspection, training, and technical assistance.

The second package worth $47.1 million includes up to 216 M982A1 Excalibur precision-guided artillery projectiles requested by India.


16) Answer: C

The Government of India (GoI) appointed Indian Revenue Service(IRS) officer Sandhip Pradhan as Whole-Time Member (WTM) of Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for a three-year term from the date of assuming charge.

He replaces Ashwani Bhatia, who left office in May 2025.


17) Answer: B

Bajaj Finserv’s investment arm has appointed Jitendra Gohil as its new Chief Investment Officer (CIO) to lead the firm’s asset management strategy.

Gohil joins from Kotak Alternate Asset Managers Limited., signaling a strategic push by Bajaj into India’s alternative investment industry, currently valued at ₹15 trillion (approx. $169 billion).


18) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

NCDEX is preparing to enter the Sri Lankan market by acquiring a 20% stake in CSEDEX, a new commodity and financial derivatives exchange being set up by the Colombo Stock Exchange.

Detailed Explanation:

NCDEX is preparing to enter the Sri Lankan market by acquiring a 20% stake in CSEDEX, a new commodity and financial derivatives exchange being set up by the Colombo Stock Exchange.

This is a rare instance of an Indian commodity exchange seeking direct ownership in an overseas platform, reflecting NCDEX’s regional expansion ambitions.

NCDEX CEO Arun Raste confirmed that the board approved an investment of 70 million Sri Lankan rupees (approx. ₹24 crore), which will also provide NCDEX board representation in CSEDEX, subject to regulatory approvals.


19) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

India Post inaugurated the revamped Delhi University Post Office, the second campus Post Office modernized under a national initiative to engage Generation Z.

Detailed Explanation:

India Post inaugurated the revamped Delhi University Post Office, the second campus Post Office modernized under a national initiative to engage Generation Z.

The initiative aligns with the vision of Union Minister of Communications, Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, to create student-centric and technology-enabled Post Offices.

The Delhi University Post Office redesign involved student artists from Miranda House Adversity Fine Arts Society, contributing to graffiti, interior design, and promotional material.

The transformation is part of a nationwide plan to revamp 46 Post Offices located in educational institutions by January 2026.


20) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Copernicus Sentinel-6B, an earth observation satellite, was successfully launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, USA aboard a SpaceX Falcon-9 rocket.

It is the second satellite in the Copernicus Sentinel-6/Jason-Continuity of Service (CS) mission, following Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich launched in November 2020.

Detailed Explanation:

Copernicus Sentinel-6B, an earth observation satellite, was successfully launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, USA aboard a SpaceX Falcon-9 rocket.

It is the second satellite in the Copernicus Sentinel-6/Jason-Continuity of Service (CS) mission, following Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich launched in November 2020.

The satellite is a joint mission developed by NASA,European Space Agency (ESA) of the European Union (EU), European Organisation for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites (EUMETSAT), and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)., with funding from the European Commission and technical support from French space agency CNES (Centre National d’ÉtudesSpatiales).

Sentinel-6B and Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich will collect data covering 90% of Earth’s oceans, measuring global sea levels, atmospheric temperature, and humidity.


21) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Google has opened its largest AI infrastructure hardware engineering centre outside the US in Taipei, Taiwan, reinforcing the strategic tech partnership between the United States (US) and Taiwan.

Detailed Explanation:

Google has opened its largest AI infrastructure hardware engineering centre outside the US in Taipei, Taiwan, reinforcing the strategic tech partnership between the United States (US) and Taiwan.

The Taiwan facility will focus on integrating AI-specific chips, including Google’s proprietary TPU (Tensor Processing Unit) processors, into server hardware infrastructure for cloud computing and machine learning workloads.

The centre will employ several hundred engineers, tripling Google’s hardware engineering team in Taiwan since its establishment in 2020.


22) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) Chairman Dr. V. Narayanan announced the launch of the Oceansat Satellite in 2026 using the first commercially built Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV)-PSLV N1 rocket.

Detailed Explanation:

Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) Chairman Dr. V. Narayanan announced the launch of the Oceansat Satellite in 2026 using the first commercially built Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV)-PSLV N1 rocket.

The announcement was made at the 7th India Manufacturing Show (IMS) 2025 in Bengaluru, Karnataka.

ISRO plans to transfer 50% of PSLV development to an Indian industry consortium led by HAL and L&T.


23) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has launched a Multilingual Module on the E-Cinepramaan portal, now fully open for public use.

The initiative supports CBFC’s goal of digitizing and simplifying the film certification process in India.

Detailed Explanation:

The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has launched a Multilingual Module on the E-Cinepramaan portal, now fully open for public use.

The initiative supports CBFC’s goal of digitizing and simplifying the film certification process in India.

CBFC Chairman Prasoon Joshi stated that the Multilingual feature is optional and intended to streamline certification for multi-language film releases.

Filmmakers can submit all language versions of a film through a single unified application, eliminating repetitive submissions.

Each film certified through this module will receive a Multilingual Certificate that lists all approved languages.


24) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

SEBI reduced the minimum SIP amount to ₹250 to increase retail participation, but this is not permitted in debt, high-risk sectoral/thematic, small-cap, and mid-cap schemes.

Detailed Explanation:

The Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) will start publishing separate data on Choti SIPs (₹250 SIPs) from January, after RTAs complete system modifications.

SEBI reduced the minimum SIP amount to ₹250 to increase retail participation, but this is not permitted in debt, high-risk sectoral/thematic, small-cap, and mid-cap schemes.

Due to high transaction costs, Choti SIP payments are allowed only through NACH or UPI AutoPay modes.


25) Answer: E

New Zealand and Kenya have rejected India’s request to secure exclusive marketing rights for Basmati rice under the Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) agreement of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), marking a major diplomatic and trade setback for India.

Courts in both countries ruled that TRIPS provisions cannot override domestic legal requirements, resulting in the dismissal of India’s attempt to register “Basmati” as a trademark abroad.

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