04-NOVEMBER-2026 Current Affairs
(1.) With reference to the National Green Hydrogen Mission, what is the targeted green hydrogen production capacity per annum by the year 2030?
(a.) 2 Million Metric Tonnes
(b.) 5 Million Metric Tonnes
(c.) 10 Million Metric Tonnes
(d.) 12 Million Metric Tonnes
(2.) Which indigenous deep-sea submersible is being developed under India's Deep Ocean Mission to take humans to a depth of 6,000 meters?
(a.) VARUNA 6000
(b.) MATSYA 6000
(c.) SAMUDRA 6000
(d.) SAGAR 6000
(3.) Under the RBI framework, what is the maximum transaction limit for UPI Lite per transaction without needing a PIN?
(a.) Rs 200
(b.) Rs 500
(c.) Rs 1,000
(d.) Rs 2,000
(4.) Consider the following statements regarding the High Seas Treaty (BBNJ Treaty) under UNCLOS: 1. It aims to protect marine biodiversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction. 2. It requires two-thirds of signatories to ratify before entering into force. Which statement(s) is/are correct?
(a.) 1 only
(b.) 2 only
(c.) Both 1 and 2
(d.) Neither 1 nor 2
(5.) Which country officially joined the BRICS group as a full member along with Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and UAE at the start of 2024?
(a.) Argentina
(b.) Saudi Arabia
(c.) Nigeria
(d.) Indonesia
(6.) India's solar observatory mission Aditya-L1 was successfully inserted into a halo orbit around which Lagrange Point?
(a.) L1
(b.) L2
(c.) L4
(d.) L5
(7.) Which portal was launched by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to maintain a universal digital registry for routine immunization in India?
(a.) CoWIN 2.0
(b.) U-WIN
(c.) eVIN
(d.) KAVACH
(8.) What is the outlay budget allocated for the PM-JANMAN scheme aimed at the socio-economic welfare of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs)?
(a.) Rs 15,000 Crore
(b.) Rs 24,104 Crore
(c.) Rs 30,000 Crore
(d.) Rs 10,500 Crore
(9.) Which Indian city hosted the 141st International Olympic Committee (IOC) Session in October 2023?
(a.) New Delhi
(b.) Mumbai
(c.) Bengaluru
(d.) Ahmedabad
(10.) With reference to Sovereign Green Bonds (SGBs) issued by the Government of India, consider the following statements: 1. Proceeds are locked for non-fossil fuel projects only. 2. They are eligible for Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) compliance for banks. Which statement is correct?
(a.) 1 only
(b.) 2 only
(c.) Both 1 and 2
(d.) Neither 1 nor 2
(11.) Which stealth frigate built under Project 17A for the Indian Navy was launched at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL)?
(a.) INS Mahendragiri
(b.) INS Taragiri
(c.) INS Himgiri
(d.) INS Dunagiri
(12.) The Global Biofuels Alliance (GBA) was officially launched by India along with other member countries during which international summit?
(a.) COP28 Dubai
(b.) G20 New Delhi Summit
(c.) BRICS Johannesburg Summit
(d.) CHOGM Summit
(13.) According to the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Global Innovation Index 2023, what was India's ranking among 132 economies?
(a.) 35th
(b.) 40th
(c.) 48th
(d.) 52nd
(14.) Santiniketan, added to the UNESCO World Heritage Site list, is located in which state of India?
(a.) Odisha
(b.) West Bengal
(c.) Assam
(d.) Bihar
(15.) Which constitutional amendment act reserves one-third of all seats for women in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies?
(a.) 104th Constitutional Amendment Act
(b.) 105th Constitutional Amendment Act
(c.) 106th Constitutional Amendment Act
(d.) 107th Constitutional Amendment Act
(16.) What is the financial assistance provided annually to rooftop solar households under the PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana?
(a.) Up to 300 units of free electricity per month
(b.) Up to 500 units of free electricity per month
(c.) Up to 100 units of free electricity per month
(d.) Up to 200 units of free electricity per month
(17.) In the context of Indian Banking, what does 'TReDS' stand for?
(a.) Trade Receivables Discounting System
(b.) Total Real-time Electronic Deposit System
(c.) Transferable Reserve Electronic Settlement
(d.) Treasury Refinance Electronic Discount Scheme
(18.) Which joint military exercise is conducted annually between the armies of India and the United States under the name 'Yudh Abhyas'?
(a.) Naval Mine Countermeasure Exercise
(b.) Bilateral Infantry Battalion-level exercise
(c.) Special Forces Counter-Terrorism exercise
(d.) Air Defense Operational exercise
(19.) Under the revised Prompt Corrective Action (PCA) framework for NBFCs issued by RBI, which metric is NOT considered a trigger indicator?
(a.) Capital to Risk-weighted Assets Ratio (CRAR)
(b.) Tier I Capital Ratio
(c.) Net Non-Performing Assets (NNPA)
(d.) Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR)
(20.) The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) was announced on the sidelines of which international conference?
(a.) G7 Hiroshima Summit
(b.) G20 New Delhi Leaders Summit
(c.) COP27 Sharm El-Sheikh
(d.) World Economic Forum Davos
(21.) What is the maximum limit for collateral-free agriculture loans enhanced by RBI through Kisan Credit Cards (KCC)?
(a.) Rs 1.0 Lakh
(b.) Rs 1.6 Lakh
(c.) Rs 2.0 Lakh
(d.) Rs 3.0 Lakh
(22.) Which state's Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas (Belur, Halebidu, and Somnathapura) were declared UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 2023?
(a.) Tamil Nadu
(b.) Karnataka
(c.) Kerala
(d.) Andhra Pradesh
(23.) The National Quantum Mission (NQM) approved by the Cabinet aims to build intermediate-scale quantum computers with physical qubits in what range over 8 years?
(a.) 10-20 Qubits
(b.) 50-1000 Qubits
(c.) 2000-5000 Qubits
(d.) 10000 Qubits
(24.) What is the primary target year set by India to achieve 'Net Zero' carbon emissions as per its UNFCCC Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)?
(a.) 2050
(b.) 2060
(c.) 2070
(d.) 2080
(25.) Which air defence missile system developed by DRDO was successfully flight-tested under the Very Short Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) project?
(a.) Akash Prime
(b.) MANPADS 4th Gen
(c.) 4th Gen VSHORAD IR-guided
(d.) QRSAM
(26.) What is the maximum investment limit for individual retail investors in RBI Retail Direct Scheme per issue of Government Securities?
(a.) Rs 10 Lakh
(b.) Rs 50 Lakh
(c.) Rs 2 Crore
(d.) Rs 5 Crore
(27.) Consider the following statements regarding the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act: 1. It decriminalized minor offenses across 42 central enactments. 2. It replaced imprisonment clauses with monetary penalties in specified laws. 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