02-NOVEMBER-2026 Current Affairs
(1.) Which country is scheduled to host the 20th Asian Games in 2026?
(a.) Qatar
(b.) Japan
(c.) South Korea
(d.) Saudi Arabia
(2.) The joint military exercise 'SAMPRITI' is conducted annually between the armed forces of India and which country?
(a.) Sri Lanka
(b.) Nepal
(c.) Bangladesh
(d.) Myanmar
(3.) Under the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) capital adequacy framework, what is the minimum Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets Ratio (CRAR) required for Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs)?
(a.) 9 percent
(b.) 11.5 percent
(c.) 8 percent
(d.) 12 percent
(4.) With reference to the Lunar Polar Exploration (LUPEX) mission, consider the following statements: 1. It is a joint robotic lunar mission between ISRO and JAXA. 2. JAXA will provide the lunar rover while ISRO provides the lander. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a.) 1 only
(b.) 2 only
(c.) Both 1 and 2
(d.) Neither 1 nor 2
(5.) Which Union Territory hosted the inaugural edition of the Khelo India Beach Games at Ghoghla Beach?
(a.) Goa
(b.) Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu
(c.) Puducherry
(d.) Lakshadweep
(6.) What does the abbreviation PRAGATI stand for in the context of the Government of India's monitoring platform?
(a.) Program for Rural Assistance, Governance and Technical Integration
(b.) Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation
(c.) Public Reform and Governance Action for Transparent India
(d.) Platform for Regional Advancement and Governance Tracking in India
(7.) Dholpur-Karauli Tiger Reserve, notified as India's 55th Tiger Reserve, is situated in which state?
(a.) Madhya Pradesh
(b.) Rajasthan
(c.) Uttar Pradesh
(d.) Chhattisgarh
(8.) The 'Global Economic Prospects' report is published bi-annually by which international financial institution?
(a.) International Monetary Fund
(b.) World Economic Forum
(c.) World Bank
(d.) Asian Development Bank
(9.) Which digital platform was launched by the Government of India to enable Single Sign-On (SSO) access to multiple government services for citizens?
(a.) MeriPehchaan
(b.) IndiaXport
(c.) DigiLocker International
(d.) e-Pramaan
(10.) Which section of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 empowers the Central Government to issue directions to the RBI in public interest after consultation with the Governor?
(a.) Section 7
(b.) Section 17
(c.) Section 22
(d.) Section 45ZB
(11.) 'Project Seabird' relates to the development of a major naval base for the Indian Navy located at which coastal city?
(a.) Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
(b.) Karwar, Karnataka
(c.) Kochi, Kerala
(d.) Port Blair, Andaman & Nicobar
(12.) With reference to the Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) scheme, consider the following: 1. Interest earned on SGBs is fully exempt from income tax. 2. Capital gains tax arising on redemption of SGBs by an individual is exempted. Which statement is correct?
(a.) 1 only
(b.) 2 only
(c.) Both 1 and 2
(d.) Neither 1 nor 2
(13.) Which Indian state launched the flagship 'Subhadra Yojana' to provide financial empowerment assistance directly to eligible women?
(a.) Odisha
(b.) Madhya Pradesh
(c.) Assam
(d.) Jharkhand
(14.) What is the maximum investment cap permitted for an individual account holder under the Senior Citizens Savings Scheme (SCSS)?
(a.) Rs 15 Lakh
(b.) Rs 20 Lakh
(c.) Rs 30 Lakh
(d.) Rs 50 Lakh
(15.) United Nations World Wildlife Day is observed annually on which date?
(a.) March 3
(b.) April 22
(c.) May 22
(d.) June 5
(16.) Which public sector defense undertaking manufactured the indigenous Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) 'Prachand' for India's Armed Forces?
(a.) Bharat Electronics Limited
(b.) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
(c.) Bharat Dynamics Limited
(d.) Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders
(17.) Under the 'PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana', households receive free solar electricity up to how many units every month?
(a.) 100 units
(b.) 200 units
(c.) 300 units
(d.) 500 units
(18.) Consider the following statements regarding the Unified Payments Interface (UPI): 1. UPI was created and operated by National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI). 2. Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) transactions run directly on the UPI framework. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a.) 1 only
(b.) 2 only
(c.) Both 1 and 2
(d.) Neither 1 nor 2
(19.) Which country held the presidency for the 16th BRICS Summit hosted at Kazan?
(a.) Brazil
(b.) Russia
(c.) India
(d.) China
(20.) The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) infrastructure plan was officially unveiled on the sidelines of which international summit?
(a.) G7 Summit in Hiroshima
(b.) G20 Summit in New Delhi
(c.) COP28 in Dubai
(d.) BRICS Summit in Johannesburg
(21.) The Central Sector Scheme 'PM-DevINE' is dedicated to infrastructure development in which targeted geography of India?
(a.) Himalayan Hill States
(b.) North Eastern Region
(c.) Coastal Island Territories
(d.) Left-Wing Extremism Affected Districts
(22.) What is the upper limit for foreign exchange remittance per individual per financial year under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) set by the RBI?
(a.) USD 100,000
(b.) USD 250,000
(c.) USD 500,000
(d.) USD 1,000,000
(23.) Kaziranga National Park, which recently equipped forest guards with satellite phones for anti-poaching operations, is located in which state?
(a.) West Bengal
(b.) Assam
(c.) Arunachal Pradesh
(d.) Odisha
(24.) Which agency in India is responsible for compiling and publishing the official Consumer Price Index (CPI) Combined (Rural + Urban)?
(a.) Reserve Bank of India
(b.) National Sample Survey Office (NSSO)
(c.) National Statistical Office (NSO), MoSPI
(d.) Office of Economic Adviser, DPIIT
(25.) Who serves as the ex-officio Chairperson of the Governing Council of NITI Aayog?
(a.) Union Minister of Finance
(b.) Prime Minister of India
(c.) Vice-Chairman of NITI Aayog
(d.) Cabinet Secretary
(26.) What is the primary focus of the 'Bhashini' initiative launched by the Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY)?
(a.) Cybersecurity posture management for financial institutions
(b.) AI-led real-time language translation across Indian official languages
(c.) Land ownership mapping using satellite imagery
(d.) Blockchain platform for academic degree verification
(27.) Which city hosted the UN Climate Change Conference COP29 in November 2024?
(a.) Dubai, UAE
(b.) Baku, Azerbaijan
(c.) Belem, Brazil
(d.) Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt
(28.) Under India's Long-Term Low-Emission Development Strategy submitted to the UNFCCC, what is the target year to achieve Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions?
(a.) 2047
(b.) 2050
(c.) 2060
(d.) 2070