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Daily Current Affairs
18 November, 2025
1. The National Gopal Ratna Awards (NGRA) were established under which scheme?
A. National Dairy Plan
B. Rashtriya Gokul Mission
C. Mission Amrit Sarovar
D. PM-KISAN
E. Operation Flood
Answer: B. Rashtriya Gokul Mission
Explanation: NGRA was instituted in 2021 under the Rashtriya Gokul Mission, which promotes indigenous cattle and dairy excellence.
2. Which category of National Gopal Ratna Awards does NOT receive cash prizes?
A. Best Dairy Farmer
B. Best Dairy Cooperative/FPO
C. Best AIT Technician
D. NER/Himalayan Award
E. Best Milk Producer Company
Answer: C. Best AIT Technician
Explanation: The AIT category receives only a memento and certificate, with no cash prize.
3. Which constitutional articles govern the subordinate judiciary in India?
A. Articles 32–35
B. Articles 233–237
C. Articles 239–242
D. Articles 121–124
E. Articles 51–60
Answer: B. Articles 233–237
Explanation: Subordinate judiciary recruitment and control is defined under Articles 233 to 237, ensuring balance between High Courts and State Governments.
4. What percentage of civil decrees take 3–7 years for execution in subordinate courts?
A. 20%
B. 30%
C. 50%
D. 70%
E. 90%
Answer: D. 70%
Explanation: Around 70% of civil decrees take 3–7 years for execution due to procedural delays and infrastructure gaps.
5. Which city hosts the air force exercise Garuda-2025?
A. Paris
B. Leh
C. Jodhpur
D. Mont-de-Marsan
E. Abu Dhabi
Answer: D. Mont-de-Marsan
Explanation: Garuda-2025 is hosted at Mont-de-Marsan Air Base, France, featuring Su-30MKI and Rafale.
6. PayU received RBI approval to function as which type of regulated entity?
A. Microfinance Institution
B. Payment Aggregator
C. Payment Bank
D. NBFC
E. Fintech Investment Advisor
Answer: B. Payment Aggregator
Explanation: RBI authorised PayU as a Payment Aggregator, allowing it to collect and settle merchant payments.
7. What is the key feature of RBI Floating Rate Bonds?
A. Fixed interest rate
B. Interest linked to market benchmark
C. Tax-free returns
D. No lock-in period
E. Only for NRIs
Answer: B. Interest linked to market benchmark
Explanation: Floating Rate Bonds have a variable interest rate tied to benchmarks like G-Sec or Treasury Bill yields.
8. “Darwinian Adaptation” in banking refers to:
A. Increasing physical branches
B. Sticking to traditional banking
C. Evolving with market and customer behaviour
D. Increasing government lending only
E. Reducing competition
Answer: C. Evolving with market and customer behaviour
Explanation: Darwinian banking means continuous evolution, adopting digital and competitive practices to survive.
9. Which state launched a chatbot-based veterinary service for livestock owners?
A. Punjab
B. Gujarat
C. Rajasthan
D. Uttar Pradesh
E. Karnataka
Answer: C. Rajasthan
Explanation: Rajasthan’s Animal Husbandry Department launched a chatbot service for instant veterinary advice.
10. What is a major objective of Rajasthan’s chatbot veterinary initiative?
A. Increase milk export
B. Reduce animal mortality through timely diagnosis
C. Promote organic farming
D. Increase cattle insurance enrolment
E. Train AI technicians
Answer: B. Reduce animal mortality through timely diagnosis
Explanation: The chatbot enables faster medical consultation to protect livestock and improve rural livelihoods.
