Practise 44 current affairs questions from 6 November 2026 with answers and explanations for banking, SSC and railway exams on QZeX.
Q1) Who is designated to chair RBI’s Technical Consultative Committee for Financial Markets constituted on 4 November 2026?
Explanation:The RBI Deputy Governor in charge of the Financial Markets Regulation Department (FMRD) chairs TCCFM. The Reserve Bank of India established the forum for structured engagement on money, government securities, foreign exchange and related derivatives markets. It has seven external members and must meet at least quarterly. Its remit includes market liquidity, resilience, trading, clearing, settlement and emerging risks. The Reserve Bank of India is headquartered in Mumbai, and its Governor is Sanjay Malhotra.
Q2) Neurosurgeon Ashok Kumar Mahapatra, whose death was reported in early November 2026, was the founding Director of which AIIMS?
Explanation:AIIMS Bhubaneswar had Dr Ashok Kumar Mahapatra as its founding Director. He died while receiving treatment at AIIMS New Delhi. He led the team that separated conjoined twins Jaga and Balia in 2017, headed AIIMS Delhi’s neurosurgery department and also directed SGPGIMS, Lucknow. He received the Padma Shri in 2025 for medicine. AIIMS stands for All India Institute of Medical Sciences. Bhubaneswar is Odisha’s capital, and AIIMS Bhubaneswar’s Executive Director is Dr Ashutosh Biswas.
Q3) Where did Earth Sciences Minister Jitendra Singh inaugurate a new seismological observatory on 2 November 2026?
Explanation:Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir received the new observatory inaugurated by Dr Jitendra Singh, Minister of State with independent charge of Earth Sciences. Its digital instruments transmit real-time data to the National Centre for Seismology’s round-the-clock monitoring centre in New Delhi. It joins Jammu, Srinagar and Udhampur as the Union Territory’s fourth seismological observatory, supporting hazard assessment and safer infrastructure planning. Jammu and Kashmir’s Chief Minister is Omar Abdullah; Srinagar is its summer capital and Jammu its winter capital.
Q4) TRAI’s Network Anubhav platform, launched on 4 November 2026, combines consumer tests with which other dataset?
Explanation:TRAI’s independent drive-test results are combined with consumer observations from MySpeed and MyCall. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India’s geospatial dashboard allows comparisons of location-specific cellular and fixed-broadband performance by provider and technology. Users can inspect upload and download speeds, filter results and download reports; the initiative also provides a web interface for Do Not Disturb services. TRAI is headquartered in New Delhi and its Chairman is Anil Kumar Lahoti.
Q5) What was UNESCO’s 2026 theme for the International Day against Violence and Bullying at School, including Cyberbullying?
Explanation:Every Learner Safe and Well: From Promise to Practice was the theme for 5 November 2026. The observance falls on November’s first Thursday. UNESCO promotes a whole-school approach combining violence prevention, mental-health and psychosocial support, teacher support, inclusion and digital safety. Its Director-General, Khaled El-Enany, called for prevention, reporting mechanisms, sustained investment and accountability. UNESCO stands for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, headquartered in Paris, France.
Q6) Bhasi Malaparamba, whose death was reported on 4 November 2026, was best known for reporting on which sport?
Explanation:Football journalist, author and former player Bhasi Malaparamba covered eight FIFA World Cups, from Spain 1982 to Brazil 2014, with FIFA accreditation. The Kozhikode-based writer also covered Euro 2008 and worked with Malayalam newspapers and Asianet TV. His career included interviews with Pelé and other major players, alongside earlier district- and club-level playing experience. Kozhikode is in Kerala, whose capital is Thiruvananthapuram and Chief Minister is V. D. Satheesan.
Q7) Which country became the International Solar Alliance’s 116th member during its ninth Assembly in New Delhi in November 2026?
Explanation:The Bahamas became the ISA’s 116th member. Its High Commissioner, Peter Nicholas Symonette Jr., handed the Instrument of Accession to P.S. Gangadhar, Joint Secretary for Economic Diplomacy and Head of Depository. The handover took place during the ninth ISA Assembly in New Delhi, formalising accession to the ISA Framework Agreement. The Bahamas has Nassau as its capital and uses the Bahamian dollar.
Q8) NITI Aayog’s 3 November 2026 agreement with GIZ under NDC-TIA II focuses on decarbonising which transport segment?
Explanation:Road freight, especially medium- and heavy-duty vehicle electrification, is the focus of NDC-TIA II—Nationally Determined Contribution–Transport Initiative for Asia Phase II. Partner GIZ is Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH. Germany’s International Climate Initiative supports the programme, with WRI India, ICCT India and Agora Energiewende among implementing partners. Charging infrastructure, financing and regulatory support are key enablers. NITI Aayog—the National Institution for Transforming India—is headquartered in New Delhi; its Chairman is Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Vice Chairman is Ashok Kumar Lahiri and CEO is Anurag Jain.
Q9) SEBI’s 3 November 2026 agreement with Digital India BHASHINI Division primarily aims to improve what?
Explanation:Multilingual access to securities-market services is the purpose of SEBI’s agreement with Digital India BHASHINI Division, signed on 3 November in Mumbai. DIBD operates under Digital India Corporation and MeitY. A workshop examined financial terminology, language-data contributions through BhashaDaan and investor outreach in underserved areas. DIBD CEO Amitabh Nag and SEBI Whole Time Member Sandip Pradhan explained the collaboration’s goals. The Securities and Exchange Board of India is headquartered in Mumbai and chaired by Tuhin Kanta Pandey.
Q10) Which annual observance on 3 November 2026 highlights biosphere reserves as places linking conservation, research and sustainable livelihoods?
Explanation:International Day for Biosphere Reserves is observed on 3 November. UNESCO proclaimed it at its 41st General Conference in 2021. Biosphere reserves combine biodiversity and cultural conservation with scientific research, education and environmentally sustainable development. The day promotes lessons from these landscapes and the participation of local communities rather than treating conservation and livelihoods as isolated goals. UNESCO—the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization—is headquartered in Paris, France, and is led by Director-General Khaled El-Enany.
Q11) Which technology partner signed an MoU with the Ministry of Culture on 5 November 2026 to digitise India’s cultural heritage?
Explanation:Google Arts & Culture signed the agreement covering monuments, national museum collections, Gyan Bharatam manuscripts and living traditions. A central project is the Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum planned in New Delhi’s North and South Blocks. The ceremony included Culture Secretary Vivek Aggarwal and Google Arts & Culture Vice President and Founder Amit Sood; access in Indian languages is a stated priority. The responsible Union Minister for Culture is Gajendra Singh Shekhawat.
Q12) Which Hyderabad-based institution signed a November 2026 agreement with IICA to strengthen alternative dispute resolution?
Explanation:International Arbitration and Mediation Centre (IAMC), Hyderabad partnered with the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs. The collaboration covers professional training, MSME mediation and policy research. IAMC is supported by Telangana’s government and High Court. IICA’s Director-General and CEO was Gyaneshwar Kumar Singh; IAMC CEO and Registrar AJ Jawad signed with IICA Chief Administrative Officer Col. Amandeep Singh Puri. IICA is based in Manesar, Gurugram, Haryana, under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, headed by Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
Q13) Which city was scheduled to host the second Global Ministerial Conference on Ending Violence Against Children on 18–19 November 2026?
Explanation:Manila, Philippines was the scheduled venue. The Philippines government co-organises the conference with the World Health Organization and UNICEF, in collaboration with the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative on Violence Against Children. It builds on the 2024 Bogotá conference and focuses on parent and caregiver support, safe schools and response systems. As of the quiz’s 6 November coverage date, this remained an upcoming event. Manila is the Philippines’ capital and its currency is the Philippine peso.
Q14) At the first International Maize Conference in Hyderabad in November 2026, which addition expanded the traditional 4F approach to 5F?
Explanation:Farmers were added to Food, Feed, Fodder and Fuel to frame a farmer-centred 5F approach. The conference ran 2–4 November 2026 in Hyderabad. Dr M. L. Jat, Secretary of the Department of Agricultural Research and Education and Director-General of ICAR, called for production to rise from about 55 million tonnes to 75 million tonnes over the next decade, supported by better breeding, seed access and crop management. ICAR stands for the Indian Council of Agricultural Research. The host city Hyderabad is Telangana’s capital, and the state’s Chief Minister is A. Revanth Reddy.
Q15) Who was named MD and CEO of NPCI Tech Solutions Limited when the technology subsidiary was announced in November 2026?
Explanation:Vishal Kanvaty, NPCI’s Chief Technology Officer, was named head of NPCI Tech Solutions Limited (NTSL). It is the National Payments Corporation of India’s fourth wholly owned subsidiary, focusing on AI, blockchain, digital financial infrastructure and global capability centre services. Its offerings include eKYC Setu and the Unified Ticketing Platform. NPCI MD and CEO Dilip Asbe described the unit as an expansion of the group’s technology capabilities. NPCI is headquartered in Mumbai.
Q16) In which city did Amit Shah inaugurate the ₹594 crore memorial to the First War of Independence on 5 November 2026?
Explanation:Ambala, Haryana is the site of the memorial inaugurated by Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah. Built over 22 acres for ₹594 crore, it commemorates the 1857 struggle. Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini attended the inauguration; the memorial combines historical exhibits with modern presentation technologies. Haryana’s capital is Chandigarh.
Q17) Cristiano Ronaldo announced his international retirement on 5 November 2026 after scoring how many goals for Portugal?
Explanation:146 goals in 234 appearances were Ronaldo’s Portugal totals when he announced retirement. UEFA identified both as men’s international records. He surpassed Ali Daei’s scoring record in September 2021 and the appearance record previously held by Kuwait’s Bader Al-Mutawa in March 2023. After debuting in 2003, he scored for Portugal in 23 consecutive calendar years from 2004 through 2026. Portugal’s capital is Lisbon and its currency is the euro.
Q18) The newly described catfish Exostoma nasibarbatum, reported in November 2026, was found in which state?
Explanation:Manipur is the location of the Bupal stream discovery in Chandel district within the Chindwin drainage. Dhanamanjuri University researchers Bungdon Shangningam and Paya Torisha Anal described the Sisoridae-family fish. The Journal of Natural History paper appeared online on 30 October 2026. Its long nasal barbel extends beyond the eye’s rear margin, a feature reflected in the species name. Manipur’s capital is Imphal and its Chief Minister is Yumnam Khemchand Singh.
Q19) Which two minerals are targeted by the ₹2,814 crore processing-capacity support scheme approved on 4 November 2026?
Explanation:Lithium and nickel are targeted by the Ministry of Mines’ five-year Capex Support Scheme for FY2026–27 to FY2030–31. It provides 30% capital subsidy on eligible investment for four plants: two lithium plants of at least 30,000 tonnes each and two nickel plants of at least 50,000 tonnes each. The purpose is domestic high-purity processing and reduced import dependence. The responsible Union Minister for Coal and Mines is G. Kishan Reddy.
Q20) Nand Lal, whose death was reported in early November 2026, represented which Himachal Pradesh Assembly constituency for four consecutive terms?
Explanation:Rampur elected Nand Lal on a Congress ticket in 2007, 2012, 2017 and 2022. He also chaired the Himachal Pradesh State Finance Commission. Before entering electoral politics after voluntary retirement in 2007, he served in the Indo-Tibetan Border Police and Special Protection Group. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu paid tribute to him after his death. Himachal Pradesh’s capital is Shimla.
Q21) Which developer created EKA-1, the indigenous foundation model released under IndiaAI on 3 November 2026?
Explanation:Soket Labs Technology and Research Private Limited developed EKA-1 with 26.3 billion parameters, trained on approximately 7.5 trillion tokens and supporting all 22 Scheduled Indian languages plus English. MeitY’s IndiaAI Mission also released ZenteiQ’s Dhīr 2B and 5B models for offline and on-premise use. Soket CEO Abhishek Upperwal attended; the models received support under the IndiaAI Innovation Centre pillar. MeitY stands for the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology; its Union Minister is Ashwini Vaishnaw.
Q22) From which date is IRDAI’s four-section motor-insurance framework announced in November 2026 to apply to newly issued private-car and two-wheeler policies?
Explanation:15 December 2026 is the effective date. The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India’s framework separates third-party liability, occupant liability, personal accident and own damage. It requires standard wordings, a customer option form and a Customer Information Sheet with section-wise premiums. Third-party cover remains mandatory, with existing compulsory owner-driver personal-accident requirements preserved; implementation was still forthcoming in early November. IRDAI is headquartered in Hyderabad and chaired by Ajay Seth.
Q23) Whose appointment as Equitas Small Finance Bank’s interim head received RBI approval effective 6 November 2026?
Explanation:Balaji Nuthalapadi received approval as Equitas Small Finance Bank’s interim chief executive for three months from 6 November 2026, or until a regular head is appointed, whichever is earlier. The board relieved outgoing Managing Director and CEO P. N. Vasudevan with immediate effect following his request. This RBI approval followed the bank’s earlier announcement of a proposed interim appointment. The bank is headquartered in Chennai, Tamil Nadu; its part-time Chairman is Anil Kumar Sharma.
Q24) Fairfax India’s ₹2,000 crore additional equity subscription completed on 4 November 2026 concerned which Indian financial-services company?
Explanation:IIFL Capital Services Limited received Fairfax India’s additional investment through its wholly owned subsidiary FIH Mauritius Investments Ltd. Fairfax’s 4 November release values the subscription at ₹20 billion (₹2,000 crore) and reports its resulting interest at approximately 38%. Including affiliate HWIC Asia Fund, the combined holding was 40.8%. A separate open offer and possible promoter sale remained pending. Fairfax India Holdings Corporation is based in Toronto, Canada; its Chief Executive Officer is Gopalakrishnan Soundarajan.
Q25) Which research network signed a three-year evidence-based policymaking agreement with Odisha on 4 November 2026?
Explanation:J-PAL South Asia—Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab—signed the agreement supporting Odisha Vision 2036 and 2047. It is hosted at IFMR, Chennai; Executive Director Shobhini Mukerji signed with Odisha’s Rashmi Kabi. A Chief Secretary-led steering committee will review projects every six months. The partnership includes evidence generation and Barnali, a gender-equity curriculum reaching about 23,000 government schools. Odisha’s capital is Bhubaneswar and its Chief Minister is Mohan Charan Majhi.
Q26) Under the Cabinet decision announced on 4 November 2026, what additional engagement was offered to the remaining 75% of Agniveers after their initial tenure?
Explanation:Two additional years were approved for willing Agniveers in the remaining 75%. The original merit-based regular employment route for 25% continues. After the additional engagement, regular enrolment depends on willingness and selection criteria. The Defence Ministry also announced higher remuneration, an enhanced Seva Nidhi package and seniority benefits for the second engagement, rather than unconditional automatic absorption. The responsible Union Ministry of Defence is headed by Rajnath Singh.
Q27) Which institution remained India’s highest-ranked university at 66th in the QS Asia 2027 rankings released on 3 November 2026?
Explanation:IIT Delhi led India at 66th, seven places below its previous position. QS listed 325 Indian institutions, including 34 new entrants, making India the second most represented location after mainland China’s 448. The University of Hong Kong retained the overall lead, followed by Peking University and Tsinghua University. These are regional Asia rankings, distinct from QS’s global table. QS stands for Quacquarelli Symonds; the organisation is headquartered in London, United Kingdom, and its CEO is Jessica Turner.
Q28) India’s US$500 million credit facility announced for Guyana in November 2026 primarily targets which combination of sectors?
Explanation:Roads, healthcare and defence are the intended sectors for India’s US$500 million line of credit to Guyana. President Mohamed Irfaan Ali discussed it with External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar during CHOGM in Antigua and Barbuda. Guyana’s government said it followed a commitment during Narendra Modi’s November 2024 visit; projects were still to be developed under the financing arrangement. Guyana’s capital is Georgetown and its currency is the Guyanese dollar.
Q29) At the ninth ISA Assembly in November 2026, which country was re-elected President for a third consecutive term?
Explanation:India was re-elected President of the International Solar Alliance (ISA), with France re-elected Co-President. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy announced the outcome on 3 November. India and France established ISA in 2015; its Director General was Ashish Khanna. The assembly discussions also highlighted solar financing and agricultural applications. ISA is headquartered in Gurugram, Haryana.
Q30) What additional grid-scale storage capacity is targeted by the ₹14,500 crore VGF scheme approved in November 2026?
Explanation:92 GWh is the target of the five-year Viability Gap Funding scheme for FY2026–27 to FY2030–31. The mix is 60 GWh pumped storage, 30 GWh batteries and 2 GWh alternative technologies. The scheme envisages ₹97,600 crore investment and uses financial support to encourage storage deployment and domestic manufacturing, helping integrate variable renewable electricity into the grid. The scheme comes under the Ministry of Power, headed by Union Minister Manohar Lal.
Q31) Which Indian warship arrived at Yokosuka on 4 November 2026 for Exercise Malabar?
Explanation:INS Sahyadri, an indigenous guided-missile stealth frigate of the Eastern Fleet, reached Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan. Malabar 2026 involves India, Japan, the United States and Australia. It includes harbour interactions and coordinated planning followed by sea exercises. The Ministry of Defence linked participation to MAHASAGAR: Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions. Japan’s capital is Tokyo and its currency is the yen.
Q32) In its 5 November 2026 obituary, which Formula 1 team remembered Alan Jones as its first Drivers’ World Champion?
Explanation:Williams remembered Alan Jones as its first Drivers’ World Champion. Its team statement highlighted his partnership with founder Frank Williams and technical leader Patrick Head, and said he achieved that milestone in the team’s fourth Formula 1 season. The Australian driver’s role helped establish the team’s early competitive identity. Jones’s home country, Australia, has Canberra as its capital and the Australian dollar as its currency.
Q33) What was the theme of World Tsunami Awareness Day on 5 November 2026?
Explanation:Be Tsunami Ready: Resilience Starts With You was the 2026 theme. The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) emphasised recognising natural warning signs, knowing evacuation routes, moving to high ground and participating in community drills. The campaign connects individual preparedness with the Sendai Framework’s 2030 horizon, Early Warnings for All and the UNESCO-IOC Tsunami Ready Programme. UNDRR is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, and its head is Kamal Kishore, the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Disaster Risk Reduction.
Q34) Which date marks the UN observance drawing attention to environmental exploitation during war and armed conflict in November 2026?
Explanation:6 November is observed annually as the International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict. The UN General Assembly established it on 5 November 2001 through Resolution 56/4. The observance draws attention to environmental damage during conflict and the need to protect natural resources alongside people affected by war. The United Nations is headquartered in New York, and its Secretary-General is António Guterres.
Q35) Whom did India defeat 4–1 in the men’s Asian Champions Trophy hockey final in Mohali on 5 November 2026?
Explanation:Japan lost 4–1 to India, which secured its sixth title and third consecutive championship. India recovered from an early deficit at the Olympian Balbir Singh Senior International Hockey Stadium in Mohali. Harmanpreet Singh was Hero of the Tournament and leading scorer with ten goals, while Krishan Bahadur Pathak received the goalkeeper award. Malaysia defeated South Korea 5–2 for bronze. Mohali is in Punjab, whose capital is Chandigarh and Chief Minister is Bhagwant Mann.
Q36) Which ministry’s statistical and data-management activities are covered by the VISTAR scheme approved on 4 November 2026?
Explanation:Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) is covered by VISTAR—Viksit Bharat Initiative for Statistical Transformation, Analytics & Research. Its ₹4,371.10 crore outlay spans FY2026–27 to FY2030–31. Components include statistical operations, State/UT statistical strengthening and the eighth Economic Census. MoSPI proposes 59 surveys, digital statistical workflows and more granular, interoperable, AI-ready data. MoSPI is headed by Rao Inderjit Singh, Minister of State with independent charge of Statistics and Programme Implementation.
Q37) The Cabinet’s November 2026 decision continues the Fast Track Special Courts scheme until which date?
Explanation:31 March 2031 is the approved endpoint for the five-year extension from 1 April 2026. The Department of Justice, Ministry of Law and Justice, administers the scheme for rape and POCSO—Protection of Children from Sexual Offences—cases. The ₹3,788.04 crore allocation includes ₹2,353.15 crore from the Centre through the Nirbhaya Fund and ₹1,434.89 crore from States and Union Territories. The ministry is headed by Arjun Ram Meghwal, Minister of State with independent charge of Law and Justice.
Q38) SEBI’s November 2026 KYC relaxation permits eligible overseas individuals to complete onboarding without which earlier practical requirement?
Explanation:Physical presence in India is no longer necessary for eligible digital onboarding. The Securities and Exchange Board of India’s revised process covers NRIs, OCI cardholders and foreign nationals in FATF-compliant jurisdictions. Identity and address checks remain required. KYC Registration Agencies can mark individual attributes as validated after verification against official or source databases; digital access does not remove due diligence. SEBI is headquartered in Mumbai and its Chairman is Tuhin Kanta Pandey.
Q39) CCI’s November 2026 clearance allowed which bank to acquire Deutsche Bank’s Indian retail, private-banking and wealth-management business?
Explanation:Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited received Competition Commission of India clearance for the proposed acquisition. The transaction concerns Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft’s relevant Indian branch business as a going concern on a slump-sale basis. Related arrangements contemplate customer referrals from Deutsche Investments India to Kotak subsidiaries. Regulatory approval is a transaction milestone and does not itself establish completion of the business transfer. Kotak Mahindra Bank is headquartered in Mumbai; its Managing Director and CEO is Ashok Vaswani.
Q40) The ₹250 commemorative coin released by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman at BHU on 3 November 2026 honoured which Carnatic music maestro?
Explanation:Muthuswami Dikshitar was honoured with a ₹250 commemorative coin marking his 250th birth anniversary. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman released it on 3 November 2026 at Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi. IIT-BHU’s Centre of Excellence for Indian Knowledge Systems organised the programme, where she discussed Carnatic music and Dikshitar’s cultural contribution with students. Dikshitar, Tyagaraja and Syama Sastri form the Carnatic Trinity. Varanasi is in Uttar Pradesh, whose capital is Lucknow and Chief Minister is Yogi Adityanath.
Q41) Under RBI’s 2 November 2026 amendment, non-individual service exporters receive deemed EDF submission for inward remittances up to what amount after providing the required payment information?
Explanation:₹10 lakh, or equivalent foreign currency, is the threshold for persons other than resident individuals. Resident individuals qualify without that value cap when required receipt information is supplied to the authorised dealer. The amendment applies from 1 October 2026. Service-import IDPMS entry within five working days is required only for importers other than resident individuals where invoice or contract value exceeds ₹10 lakh. The Reserve Bank of India, which issued the amendment, is headquartered in Mumbai and headed by Governor Sanjay Malhotra.
Q42) Which DRDO laboratory led indigenous development of Pralay, successfully flight-tested off Odisha on 5 November 2026?
Explanation:Research Centre Imarat, Hyderabad, with other Defence Research and Development Organisation laboratories, developed the quasi-ballistic missile. Bharat Dynamics Limited produced the tested system as a development-cum-production partner. The trial from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island met all objectives according to Integrated Test Range data. It was a user-evaluation trial; induction was described as imminent, not already completed. DRDO is headquartered in New Delhi; Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh was also its Chairman at the time of this trial.
Q43) In November 2026, Bhutan’s record involving 108 Buddhist stupas was achieved at which developing city?
Explanation:Gelephu Mindfulness City hosted the simultaneous construction and consecration of 108 stupas along the Mau River on 1 November. Bhutan Broadcasting Service reported completion in nine hours, with teams of 20–23 volunteers working at individual sites. A Guinness adjudicator described verification through witnesses, documentation and videos, including the requirement that the stupas be newly built and consecrated according to tradition. Bhutan’s capital is Thimphu and its currency is the ngultrum.
Q44) SEBI’s November 2026 working group on startup access to capital markets was constituted to review which platform?
Explanation:Innovators Growth Platform (IGP) is being reviewed under the SEBI Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements Regulations, 2018. The group is co-chaired by Srini Srinivasan of IVCA and Prashanth Prakash of Accel. Its remit includes pre-revenue and deep-tech firms, investor eligibility, fundraising, post-listing obligations and migration to the main board. The group will recommend changes; its formation does not itself enact new listing rules. SEBI—the Securities and Exchange Board of India—is headquartered in Mumbai and chaired by Tuhin Kanta Pandey.