1. Which state became the first in India to fully implement the amended Bharat Net Scheme?

• A. Odisha
• B. Gujarat
• C. Punjab
• D. Haryana

Correct Answer: C. Punjab

Explanation: Punjab completed full implementation of the amended Bharat Net Scheme, connecting almost all shadow areas.

2. Which organisation will begin nature-related reporting from FY 2026 after joining TNFD?

• A. Adani Green Energy
• B. Adani Ports and SEZ
• C. JSW Infra
• D. NTPC

Correct Answer: B. Adani Ports and SEZ

Explanation: APSEZ joined TNFD as an official Adopter and will start nature-related disclosures from FY 2026.

3. Which two Lepcha musical instruments from Sikkim received the GI Tag?

• A. Tungbuk & Yangsing
• B. Pumtong Pulit & Sona Rumba
• C. Tungbuk & Pumtong Pulit
• D. Chungling & Tupbuk

Correct Answer: C. Tungbuk & Pumtong Pulit

Explanation: The Government of India granted GI tags to these two traditional Lepcha instruments.

4. Where will the first-ever Global Energy Leaders’ Summit (GELS) 2025 be held?

• A. Bhubaneswar
• B. Puri
• C. Cuttack
• D. Hyderabad

Correct Answer: B. Puri

Explanation: Odisha will host the GELS 2025 in Puri from December 5–7.

5. What reduction did India record in TB incidence between 2015 and 2024?

• A. 10%
• B. 15%
• C. 21%
• D. 30%

Correct Answer: C. 21%

Explanation: TB incidence declined from 237 to 187 per lakh, marking a 21% reduction.

6. Which student from Andhra Pradesh was selected for a four-year astronaut training programme in Florida?

• A. Kavitha Srinivas
• B. Kunchala Kaivalya Reddy
• C. Anusha Reddy
• D. Priya Narayan

Correct Answer: B. Kunchala Kaivalya Reddy

Explanation: The 17-year-old was chosen by Titans Space Industries for training from 2026–2029.

7. Federal Bank’s ‘Bharat Surotsav’ event will offer what benefit to its customers?

• A. Free entry passes
• B. 10% discount on all events
• C. 15% discount up to ₹200 on BookMyShow bookings
• D. Cashback on merchandise

Correct Answer: C. 15% discount up to ₹200 on BookMyShow bookings

Explanation: Federal Bank customers get a discount on ticket bookings using bank cards.

8. The Ministry of Defence signed a ₹2,095-crore deal with BDL to procure which missile?

• A. Nag
• B. Helina
• C. INVAR
• D. MP-ATGM

Correct Answer: C. INVAR

Explanation: The INVAR anti-tank missile enhances the strike capability of T-90 tanks.

9. What is observed on 17th November globally to honour student activism?

• A. World Youth Day
• B. International Students’ Day
• C. Global Education Day
• D. Students’ Rights Day

Correct Answer: B. International Students’ Day

Explanation: It commemorates the 1939 Nazi attack on students of the University of Prague.

10. Which UPI app became the first to integrate ChatGPT?

• A. Google Pay
• B. Paytm
• C. PhonePe
• D. Mobikwik

Correct Answer: C. PhonePe

Explanation: PhonePe partnered with OpenAI to enable AI-driven assistance inside its app.

11. Under India’s TB programme, how many molecular testing labs are currently operational?

• A. 5,000
• B. 7,500
• C. 9,391
• D. 10,200

Correct Answer: C. 9,391

Explanation: India significantly strengthened diagnostics with over 9,391 molecular labs.