🇮🇳 National & Economic Developments India’s economy sees sharp rebound: The Indian economy recorded a robust 8.2% GDP growth in Q2 of FY 2025-26, marking the fastest pace in the past 18 months. The growth was driven by strong private consumption (up 7.9%) and manufacturing output (up 9.1%). This signals renewed momentum despite global headwinds….
Banking, Finance & Economy IDFC FIRST Bank signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with FPSB India as an Approved Corporate Partner — aiming to upskill its wealth-management and private banking staff through professional certification programs and strengthen financial-planning services. The interlinkage process between India’s digital payment infrastructure (NPCI / UPI) and the European real-time payment…
10 MCQs Based on Current Affairs (16.11.2025) Each question includes four options with answers below them. 1. As per the latest RBI report (October 2025), bank credit growth stood at: A) 9.7%B) 10.1%C) 11.3%D) 12.8%Answer: C) 11.3% 2. Deposit growth in Indian banks (YoY) as of 31 October 2025 was: A) 7.5%B) 8.9%C) 9.7%D) 12.2%Answer:…
1. National News Government Launches National Digital Scholarship Dashboard Central Government unveiled an integrated portal consolidating all scholarship schemes across ministries. Aims to ensure real-time tracking, transparency, and faster processing for students. Priority beneficiaries include rural students and first-generation learners. India Announces ‘Green Logistics Vision 2040’ Policy launched to reduce logistics emissions by 45% by…
National Affairs Government Approves National Green Hydrogen Corridor Phase-II The Union Cabinet approved the second phase of the National Green Hydrogen Corridor to boost renewable-based hydrogen production and export. The project aims to set up new hydrogen hubs across coastal and industrial regions. Expected to attract major private investments and create thousands of green-tech jobs….
National Affairs India’s wetland conservation receives a significant boost as Gogabeel Lake in Katihar district, Bihar is declared the country’s 94th Ramsar site, making it the state’s 6th such designation. Underlining its commitment to biodiversity and international environmental obligations, India thereby strengthens its role in global wetland protection efforts. A major milestone: The designation emphasises…
Q1. Which day is observed in India on 31st October every year? A) National Constitution DayB) Rashtriya Ekta DiwasC) National Youth DayD) Civil Services DayAnswer: ✅ B) Rashtriya Ekta DiwasExplanation: 31st October marks the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, celebrated as National Unity Day (Rashtriya Ekta Diwas). Q2. Who is known as the ‘Iron…
1. National Affairs The Cyclone Montha made landfall near Kakinada (Andhra Pradesh) with winds reaching up to ~110 km/h, causing flooding, uprooted trees, transport disruption and at least two fatalities. Standing crops over 1.5 lakh hectares were reported damaged. Rail and bus services across the affected zones have been severely disrupted. Over 139 trains were…
1. National Affairs The Uttarakhand AI Impact Summit 2025 was inaugurated in Dehradun (Uttarakhand) by Union MoS Jitin Prasada (MeitY & Commerce & Industry). The event, organised by the Uttarakhand government in collaboration with India AI Mission, showcases AI’s role in governance, entrepreneurship and sustainable development. The summit is a precursor to the India–AI Impact Summit 2026…
Q1. Which country’s diplomatic mission in Afghanistan has been upgraded to a full-fledged embassy? A. USAB. India ✅C. RussiaD. China Q2. What is the total worth of projects inaugurated by the Prime Minister in the agriculture sector on 11 October 2025? A. ₹ 20,000 croreB. ₹ 42,000 crore ✅C. ₹ 35,000 croreD. ₹ 50,000 crore…
