1. Who has been reappointed as the Non-Executive Chairman of Yes Bank by RBI?

A. Urjit Patel
B. R. Gandhi
C. Rajiv Ranjan
D. Rakesh Singh

Correct Answer: B. R. Gandhi

Explanation: The Reserve Bank of India has approved the reappointment of R. Gandhi as the Non-Executive Chairman of Yes Bank from 20th September 2025, to 13th May 2027.

2. Which fast bowler recently announced retirement from T20 International cricket?

A. Andre Russell
B. Mitchell Starc
C. Jasprit Bumrah
D. Trent Boult

Correct Answer: B. Mitchell Starc

Explanation: Australian pacer Mitchell Starc retired from T20 Internationals to focus on Tests and ODIs. He played 65 T20Is and was a part of the 2021 T20 World Cup-winning team.

3. Which financial literacy initiative was launched by IEPFA for women empowerment?

A. Niveshak Shakti
B. Financial Sakhi
C. Niveshak Didi – Phase II
D. Money Mitra

Correct Answer: C. Niveshak Didi – Phase II

Explanation: The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) launched Phase II of “Niveshak Didi” in Hyderabad to promote women-led financial literacy and empowerment.

4. India has announced how many e-scholarships for Afghan students for the academic year 2025-26?

A. 500
B. 750
C. 1,000
D. 1,500

Correct Answer: C. 1,000

Explanation: India announced 1,000 e-scholarships for Afghan students under the Special Scholarship Scheme for Afghan Nationals (SSSAN) for the academic year 2025-26.

5. What was the total UPI transaction count in August 2025?

A. 18.5 billion
B. 19.75 billion
C. 20.01 billion
D. 21.2 billion

Correct Answer: C. 20.01 billion

Explanation: UPI transactions crossed the 20 billion mark for the first time in August 2025, reaching 20.01 billion transactions, a 34% increase YoY.

6. Who won the Fujairah Global Superstars chess tournament?

A. Alan Pichot
B. Jose Eduardo Martinez
C. Pranav Venkatesh
D. Brandon Jacobson

Correct Answer: C. Pranav Venkatesh

Explanation: World Junior Champion Pranav Venkatesh won the Fujairah Global Superstars chess tournament with 7/9 points, defeating Alan Pichot in the final round.

7. What is the intraday net position limit per entity in equity derivatives as per SEBI’s new rules effective 1st October 2025?

A. ₹1,000 crore
B. ₹1,500 crore
C. ₹5,000 crore
D. ₹10,000 crore

Correct Answer: C. ₹5,000 crore

Explanation: SEBI’s new rules cap the intraday net position in equity derivatives at ₹5,000 crore per entity, starting 1st October 2025.

8. Where is Tata Electronics setting up its semiconductor Fab in partnership with Merck?

A. Pune, Maharashtra
B. Bangalore, Karnataka
C. Hyderabad, Telangana
D. Dholera, Gujarat

Correct Answer: D. Dholera, Gujarat

Explanation: Tata Electronics and Merck signed an MoU to support Tata’s upcoming semiconductor Fab in Dholera, Gujarat, aligning with the India Semiconductor Mission.

9. What is the main goal of the DIGIPIN initiative by the Department of Posts?

A. Improve mail delivery speed
B. Digitize postal savings accounts
C. Enhance postal mapping using GIS
D. Launch a new PIN code system

Correct Answer: C. Enhance postal mapping using GIS

Explanation: The DIGIPIN initiative uses GIS solutions provided by ESRI India to improve postal accessibility and services through high-resolution mapping and location intelligence.

10. Which joint military exercise between India and the US began in Alaska in September 2025?

A. Yudh Abhyas
B. Vajra Prahar
C. Nomadic Elephant
D. Indra

Correct Answer: A. Yudh Abhyas

Explanation: The 21st edition of India–US joint military exercise Yudh Abhyas began in Alaska on 1st September 2025, involving the Madras Regiment and the US 11th Airborne Division.