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Daily Current Affairs
9 & 10 November, 2025
1. India recently joined the Tropical Forest Forever Facility (TFFF) as an observer. What is the main objective of TFFF?
A) Promote industrial forestry and paper production
B) Mobilize global finance to protect tropical forests
C) Increase the export of timber-based products
D) Develop new forest-based energy systems
E) Create carbon-neutral cities
Answer: B) Mobilize global finance to protect tropical forests
Explanation: The TFFF is a global initiative aimed at mobilizing financial resources to protect tropical forests, curb carbon emissions, and support sustainable forest management.
2. Which of the following correctly represents the song Vande Mataram’s first public singing event?
A) 1885 Bombay Congress Session by Bal Gangadhar Tilak
B) 1896 Calcutta Congress Session by Rabindranath Tagore
C) 1905 Surat Congress Session by Lala Lajpat Rai
D) 1920 Nagpur Congress Session by Mahatma Gandhi
E) 1931 Karachi Congress Session by Subhas Chandra Bose
Answer: B) 1896 Calcutta Congress Session by Rabindranath Tagore
Explanation: Vande Mataram was first sung publicly at the 1896 Calcutta Congress Session by Rabindranath Tagore. It was originally written by Bankimchandra Chatterji in 1875 and symbolizes India’s unity and cultural pride.
3. INS Sahyadri recently participated in the 29th Malabar Exercise. Where was it held?
A) Bay of Bengal
B) Arabian Sea
C) Western Pacific near Guam
D) Indian Ocean near Lakshadweep
E) East China Sea
Answer: C) Western Pacific near Guam
Explanation: The 29th edition of the Quad’s Malabar Exercise (India, US, Japan, Australia) took place near Guam in the western Pacific, with INS Sahyadri representing India.
4. Which of the following is NOT regulated by SEBI or RBI?
A) Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs)
B) Gold Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)
C) Electronic Gold Receipts (EGRs)
D) Digital Gold (e-Gold)
E) Commodity Derivative Contracts
Answer: D) Digital Gold (e-Gold)
Explanation: Digital gold products offered by private firms like MMTC-PAMP, SafeGold, and Augmont are not regulated by SEBI or RBI. They operate under general consumer laws, unlike SGBs, ETFs, or EGRs which are regulated.
5. Open Market Operations (OMO) by RBI primarily involve which of the following?
A) Buying or selling of gold reserves
B) Buying or selling of government securities
C) Adjustment of repo and reverse repo rates
D) Regulating foreign exchange reserves
E) Issuing new bonds for infrastructure projects
Answer: B) Buying or selling of government securities
Explanation: RBI conducts OMOs to manage liquidity by buying or selling government securities (G-secs). Purchases inject liquidity, while sales absorb it from the market.
6. CASA ratio in banking indicates what?
A) Ratio of total loans to total deposits
B) Ratio of current and savings deposits to total deposits
C) Ratio of capital to total liabilities
D) Ratio of term deposits to fixed deposits
E) Ratio of investments to borrowings
Answer: B) Ratio of current and savings deposits to total deposits
Explanation: CASA ratio measures the share of low-cost deposits (current and savings accounts) in total deposits. A higher CASA ratio indicates better liquidity and profitability for banks.
7. As per RBI data, what was India’s Currency-to-GDP ratio as of October 2025?
A) 7.9%
B) 9.5%
C) 11.11%
D) 13.2%
E) 15.0%
Answer: C) 11.11%
Explanation: According to the Indian Express, India’s currency-to-GDP ratio stood at 11.11% in October 2025, reflecting reduced cash usage and a rise in digital payment adoption post-demonetisation.
8. Which Indian state’s model for millet cultivation was highlighted for its success at the Shree Anna Symposium?
A) Madhya Pradesh
B) Karnataka
C) Odisha
D) Rajasthan
E) Tamil Nadu
Answer: C) Odisha
Explanation: Odisha’s millet model was praised for doubling productivity (6 to 12 quintals/hectare) and being the only state procuring millets at MSP. It also includes millets in school meals, empowering women farmers.
9. What is the main demand of FAIFA regarding the WHO COP11 on Tobacco Control?
A) Ban on tobacco exports
B) Recognition of tobacco as a medicinal crop
C) Inclusion of farmer groups in the conference
D) Tax exemption for tobacco cultivators
E) Global subsidy for tobacco farming
Answer: C) Inclusion of farmer groups in the conference
Explanation: FAIFA (Federation of All India Farmer Associations) protested against its exclusion from the WHO COP11 meeting, arguing that Articles 17 & 18 of the FCTC mandate protection of tobacco farmers’ livelihoods.
10. Which of the following correctly describes Millets as per recent discussions?
A) High-water crops needing chemical fertilizers
B) Nutrient-rich, climate-resilient “superfoods”
C) Genetically modified hybrid crops
D) Imported grains for biofuel
E) Water-intensive commercial cereals
Answer: B) Nutrient-rich, climate-resilient “superfoods”
Explanation: Millets, also called Shree Anna or Mandia, are nutrient-dense and climate-resilient crops that require less water, support organic farming, and are promoted as superfoods for nutrition and sustainability.
