Practise 51 current affairs questions from 12 November 2026 with answers and explanations for banking, SSC and railway exams on QZeX.
Q1) Who wrote Belonging: A Journey of Love, the memoir released on 10 November 2026?
Explanation:Sonia Gandhi wrote Belonging: A Journey of Love. The memoir follows her life from Italy and her meeting with Rajiv Gandhi in Cambridge to family bereavements and her public role in India. HarperCollins India published the Indian edition, while William Collins published the UK edition. Gandhi had earlier edited Freedom’s Daughter and Two Alone, Two Together, collections of correspondence between Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi.
Q2) What distinguishes ZenteiQ’s Dhīr models released under IndiaAI in November 2026?
Explanation:Offline multilingual deployment is central to Dhīr 2B and Dhīr 5B. ZenteiQ AiTech Innovations offers compact, India-trained models in English and ten Indian languages for laptops and edge devices. Released under Apache 2.0, they support local knowledge retrieval without sending data off-premises. They are text-only models.
Q3) Which Indian warship arrived in Muscat on 8 November 2026 for Naseem Al Bahr?
Explanation:INS Surat arrived for the 15th India–Oman maritime exercise Naseem Al Bahr, meaning Sea Breeze, with a Coordinated Patrol planned afterwards. Harbour and sea activities were to include operational exchanges and cross-deck visits. The engagement follows the MAHASAGAR vision—Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions. Oman’s capital is Muscat, its currency the Omani rial, and its head of state Sultan Haitham bin Tarik.
Q4) Which semiconductor activities were covered by applications opened through the Semicon 2.0 portal on 6 November 2026?
Explanation:Applications opened for equipment/materials, fabs and advanced packaging under pillars 2–4. Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw launched the portal. Fab means a fabrication plant; packaging support covers Assembly, Testing, Marking and Packaging (ATMP) and Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT). The India Semiconductor Mission’s Semicon 2.0 also covers design, research and talent development.
Q5) The proposed US$200 million Africa Solar Facility highlighted at the November 2026 renewable-energy summit targets which segment?
Explanation:Distributed renewable energy in Africa is the intended investment focus of the proposed US$200 million facility. The summit discussed blended finance, local-currency financing and payment-risk mitigation to attract capital to solar projects. New and Renewable Energy Minister Pralhad Joshi presented the financing agenda. The International Solar Alliance is headquartered in Gurugram and led by Director General Ashish Khanna.
Q6) ISRO’s cryogenic-engine flight acceptance test on 5 November 2026 was conducted for GSLV-F19, a mission intended to launch which navigation satellite?
Explanation:The engine is intended for GSLV-F19, which will launch NVS-04. ISRO tested it for 200 seconds at its Propulsion Complex in Mahendragiri; both the main engine and gas generator ignited as expected. This was a ground acceptance test ahead of the mission. The Indian Space Research Organisation is headquartered in Bengaluru and was chaired by V. Narayanan.
Q7) Which city hosted India’s first World Armwrestling and World Para Armwrestling Championships, which concluded on 6 November 2026?
Explanation:New Delhi hosted the 47th World Armwrestling and 28th World Para Armwrestling Championships. India earned 59 medals—nine gold, 19 silver and 31 bronze—while Russia finished as overall champion. India’s para athletes contributed 26 medals and placed fifth on the para medal table. The People’s Armwrestling Federation of India, led by President Preeti Jhangiani, hosted the event under the World Armwrestling Federation.
Q8) Where did IB Solar propose a solar-technology Centre of Excellence under its November 2026 German partnership?
Explanation:The proposed centre is in Uttar Pradesh’s Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) region. IB Solar partnered with RENA Technologies, centrotherm and ISC Konstanz at the Bharat Renewable Energy Summit. It will link photovoltaic research, process engineering and manufacturing. Uttar Pradesh’s capital is Lucknow and CM Yogi Adityanath.
Q9) Which registration channels were specified for Vayo SAATHI volunteers in the government’s 10 November 2026 invitation?
Explanation:The SCW SAMAVESH Portal and JEEVAN App provide Vayo SAATHI registration for citizens aged 18 or above. SAATHI expands to Support, Awareness, Assistance, Training, Health and Inclusion. Volunteers assist senior citizens with companionship, digital services and access to support. The Social Justice and Empowerment Ministry operates the initiative to involve citizens in sustained support for older people.
Q10) Who exclusively selected the 2026 FIFPRO World 11 teams announced on 9 November?
Explanation:Professional footballers exclusively select the FIFPRO World 11, making it a peer-voted global football award. The 2026 teams were announced on 9 November. Lionel Messi returned after his last selection in 2023, extending his record to 18 appearances; Lucy Bronze set the women’s record with her ninth selection. FIFPRO represents professional footballers globally and has its head office in Hoofddorp, Netherlands.
Q11) Which agency was engaged to conduct RBI’s November 2026 Rural Consumer Confidence Survey?
Explanation:Ipsos Research Private Limited, Gurugram conducts the Rural Consumer Confidence Survey (RCCS). The November round, launched on 3 November, covers rural and semi-urban households across 31 states and Union Territories. It records current perceptions and one-year-ahead expectations about the economy, employment, prices, income and spending, providing inputs for monetary policy. The Reserve Bank of India is headquartered in Mumbai and its Governor was Sanjay Malhotra.
Q12) Which manufacturing scheme received 12 additional applicant approvals announced on 6 November 2026?
Explanation:The Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) approvals involve ₹7,503 crore projected investment across seven states, with expected production of ₹39,045 crore and 7,127 direct jobs. Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced them. Approved products include multilayer printed circuit boards and relays.
Q13) Which city received SBI California’s first branch outside California, reported in November 2026?
Explanation:Frisco, Texas, received the subsidiary’s eighth US branch. SBI Chairman Challa Sreenivasulu Setty led the inauguration. It offers deposits, commercial lending and international remittances. Parent State Bank of India is headquartered in Mumbai; its direct US branches are separate from the California subsidiary’s network.
Q14) Who became IOA Athletes’ Commission Chairperson unopposed under the 6 November 2026 notice?
Explanation:P. V. Sindhu became Chairperson of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) Athletes’ Commission unopposed, with Harmanpreet Singh as vice-chairperson. Mirabai Chanu and Sajan Prakash became athlete representatives to the IOA General Assembly. Each post had a single valid nomination, so polling was unnecessary. The IOA’s office is at Olympic Bhawan, New Delhi.
Q15) According to the PLFS quarterly bulletin released on 10 November 2026, what was India’s overall unemployment rate for persons aged 15 years and above under Current Weekly Status during July–September 2026?
Explanation:The overall unemployment rate was 5.1%, down from 5.4% in the preceding quarter. The Periodic Labour Force Survey reported labour-force participation of 55.5% and a worker-population ratio of 52.7% for persons aged 15 years and above. Rural unemployment was 4.3%, compared with 6.8% in urban areas. The bulletin was issued by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation; Current Weekly Status assesses activity over the preceding seven days. Rao Inderjit Singh was its Minister of State (Independent Charge).
Q16) What is the principal purpose of the fisheries SOP launched during the Union minister’s Sikkim visit on 2 November 2026?
Explanation:The SOP establishes organic-certification and traceability procedures for Northeastern fisheries. Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh launched it during his Mangan visit. He also inaugurated ₹375 lakh of PMMSY infrastructure, including hatcheries, feed mills and cold storage.
Q17) What was the 2026 World Town Planning Day theme highlighted by the Royal Town Planning Institute for the 8 November observance?
Explanation:The 2026 theme was “Great communities are built on planning”. World Town Planning Day is observed on 8 November. Argentine professor Carlos María della Paolera started the observance in Buenos Aires in 1949. The 2026 campaign emphasised participation by communities, combining local knowledge and professional expertise to address housing, climate resilience and health inequalities.
Q18) Which propulsion change is planned for INS Betwa under the 11 November 2026 Cochin Shipyard contract?
Explanation:Steam-to-diesel conversion is central to the ₹498.58 crore refit and re-powering contract. INS Betwa is a Brahmaputra-class frigate; a modernised weapon suite is also planned. Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh attended the signing. Cochin Shipyard Limited is based in Kochi; Defence Minister Rajnath Singh heads the responsible ministry.
Q19) Mizoram’s agreement with State Bank of India on 10 November 2026 uses which portal to help Village Councils digitally collect Own Source Revenue?
Explanation:The agreement uses the SAMARTH portal and SBI payment gateway for online collection and monitoring of Village Council taxes and other authorised revenues. Mizoram became the first northeastern state and third Indian state to sign this arrangement with SBI. It operates under the Mizoram Village Council Act, 2025. Mizoram’s capital is Aizawl and its Chief Minister was Lalduhoma; State Bank of India is headquartered in Mumbai and chaired by C. S. Setty.
Q20) Which developer created EKA-1, released under IndiaAI on 3 November 2026?
Explanation:Soket Labs Technology and Research Private Limited developed EKA-1 for mathematics, coding, reasoning and agentic use across all 22 Scheduled Indian languages and English. CEO Abhishek Upperwal presented its sector-focused capabilities. The release belongs to MeitY’s IndiaAI Innovation Centre pillar; Union Electronics and IT Minister is Ashwini Vaishnaw.
Q21) Which country was re-elected ISA Co-President alongside India’s third consecutive presidential term in November 2026?
Explanation:France was re-elected Co-President of the International Solar Alliance. New and Renewable Energy Minister Pralhad Joshi announced India’s third term. India and France founded ISA in 2015; Director General Ashish Khanna heads its secretariat in Gurugram, Haryana.
Q22) Which Mizoram scheme received support from ADB’s first healthcare-programme disbursement transferred to the state on 5 November 2026?
Explanation:The Mizoram Universal Healthcare Scheme received support within a US$108 million programme. ADB released US$21.6 million on 29 October after two disbursement-linked indicators were met. The Centre transferred ₹205.49 crore, split 90% grant and 10% loan. Mizoram’s capital is Aizawl and CM Lalduhoma; Asian Development Bank (ADB) president Masato Kanda leads the institution headquartered in Metro Manila.
Q23) On which date is World Immunization Day observed annually in India, including the November 2026 observance?
Explanation:World Immunization Day is observed on 10 November to promote awareness of vaccination against preventable diseases and access for underserved communities. India’s Universal Immunization Programme took this name in 1985, following the Expanded Programme on Immunization launched in 1978. Mission Indradhanush, launched in December 2014, focuses on children who are unvaccinated or partially vaccinated, especially in areas with low coverage.
Q24) Delhi’s electric Yamuna recreational cruise, inaugurated on 10 November 2026, operates along which stretch?
Explanation:The cruise was launched on the Sonia Vihar–Jagatpur stretch of the Yamuna, designated National Waterway 110. Union Ports, Shipping and Waterways Minister Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated the service with Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta. The project uses a 30-seat electric vessel on an approximately six-kilometre round trip, with the Inland Waterways Authority of India involved in its development.
Q25) Which country hosted CHOGM 2026 from 1–4 November?
Explanation:Antigua and Barbuda hosted the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in St John’s, its capital. The theme was accelerating partnerships and investment for a prosperous Commonwealth, bringing together 56 member countries. Prime Minister Gaston Browne chaired the summit; the country uses the Eastern Caribbean dollar.
Q26) Which borrower–project combination is eligible under the Stand-Up India Scheme continued by the Cabinet on 11 November 2026?
Explanation:Women and Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe entrepreneurs setting up new enterprises are eligible. The Cabinet continued the scheme through 31 March 2031 with a ₹4,111 crore guarantee corpus, targeting at least 2.5 lakh additional beneficiaries. Loans exceed ₹10 lakh and extend to ₹1 crore. The Finance Ministry’s Department of Financial Services administers the scheme; Union Finance Minister is Nirmala Sitharaman.
Q27) Which GCC member was approved as the location of an advanced Unified Military Command on 10 November 2026?
Explanation:Kuwait will host the advanced command, with appropriate forces allocated to it. GCC Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi announced the decision after the 23rd Joint Defence Council in Manama. The Gulf Cooperation Council has six members and its secretariat is in Riyadh. Kuwait’s capital is Kuwait City and currency the Kuwaiti dinar.
Q28) The ₹1,000 crore margin-money subsidy released by Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi on 28 October 2026 was provided under which programme?
Explanation:The subsidy was released under the Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) to support 11,333 new micro-enterprises. It facilitated ₹3,260 crore in bank credit, with employment estimated at over 1.02 lakh. This credit-linked programme supports new non-farm micro-enterprises. The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, headed by Jitan Ram Manjhi, administers it; the Khadi and Village Industries Commission implements it nationally.
Q29) Which Indian Union minister signed the Haj-2027 agreement with Saudi Arabia during the 6–9 November 2026 visit?
Explanation:Kiren Rijiju, Union Minister of Minority Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs, signed the agreement in Jeddah on 9 November after meeting Saudi Hajj and Umrah Minister Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah. It confirmed a quota of 175,025 Indian pilgrims for Haj 2027. The discussions covered preparations, logistical support and bilateral coordination. Saudi Arabia’s capital is Riyadh and its currency is the Saudi riyal.
Q30) INS Trishul concluded its November 2026 port call at Safaga in which country?
Explanation:Egypt hosted INS Trishul at Safaga Naval Base until 9 November. The visit included joint diving training and exchanges about Red Sea and Gulf of Suez security. It followed the April 2026 bilateral Joint Defence Committee meeting and the 2022 defence MoU. Egypt’s capital is Cairo and its currency the Egyptian pound.
Q31) Besides current inflation perceptions, which two future horizons are covered by RBI’s November 2026 Inflation Expectations Survey of Households?
Explanation:Three months ahead and one year ahead are the survey’s two future horizons. The Inflation Expectations Survey of Households (IESH) records price perceptions based on households’ own consumption baskets, alongside current inflation assessments, to inform monetary policy. The November round covers 19 cities and is coordinated by RBI’s Department of Statistics and Information Management. RBI is headquartered in Mumbai and its Governor was Sanjay Malhotra.
Q32) Which city led the Clean Cities of Super Swachh League in the 2025–26 awards presented on 11 November 2026?
Explanation:Navi Mumbai led, followed by Surat and Vijayawada. Visakhapatnam led the million-plus Swachh Shehar category; Ahmedabad–Sanand topped mentor–mentee pairs. Rewa, Puri and Rudrapur led riverfront, coastal and Himalayan categories respectively. President Droupadi Murmu presented the awards organised by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, headed by Manohar Lal. Navi Mumbai is in Maharashtra, whose capital is Mumbai and CM Devendra Fadnavis.
Q33) Indian diplomat Shivani Gupta was elected in November 2026 to which UN body for 2027–2029?
Explanation:Shivani Gupta was elected to the Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ) for January 2027–December 2029. This General Assembly subsidiary has 21 members serving in their individual capacities and scrutinises administrative and budget proposals. The United Nations is headquartered in New York and was led by Secretary-General António Guterres.
Q34) Who became the first male participant in the FIFA Player Impact Programme, highlighted in November 2026?
Explanation:Sunil Chhetri joined the second cohort after a women-only pilot in 2025. The programme helps players turn their influence into projects on education, mental health and access to sport. Its workshop began in Boston in June, with project presentations planned for December. FIFA, the international football federation, is headquartered in Zurich and headed by Gianni Infantino.
Q35) Which city is hosting the 31st CII Partnership Summit on 12–13 November 2026?
Explanation:Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, is hosting the summit under the theme “Navigating the New World Order: Trade | Technology | Trust | Thought Leadership”. The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) organises it with the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, and the state government. CII’s headquarters are in New Delhi and its 2026–27 President is R. Mukundan. Andhra Pradesh’s capital is Amaravati and Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu.
Q36) Which municipal corporation became Bihar’s first urban local body to list municipal bonds on NSE in November 2026?
Explanation:Patna Municipal Corporation raised ₹199.99 crore for 15 market-redevelopment projects. Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary attended the 10 November ceremony. The private placement drew more than twice its base issue size. Patna is Bihar’s capital; National Stock Exchange of India is headquartered in Mumbai and led by MD and CEO Ashishkumar Chauhan.
Q37) On which date was National Entrepreneurship Day observed in India in 2026?
Explanation:National Entrepreneurship Day was observed on 9 November, the date on which the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship was established in 2014. Jayant Chaudhary held independent charge of the ministry. The 2026 government backgrounder placed India third globally by startup ecosystem, with over 2.62 lakh DPIIT-recognised startups; nearly half came from Tier-II and Tier-III cities.
Q38) BOB-NOR, launched in Kochi on 3 November 2026, links ocean observations primarily with which activity?
Explanation:Fisheries management is the focus of the Bay of Bengal Network of Ocean Researchers for Fisheries (BOB-NOR), launched on 3 November at the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Kochi, under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Maldives participated. It combines ocean and climate observations with fisheries decisions, complementing the Bay of Bengal Stock Assessment Network. The Bay of Bengal Programme Inter-Governmental Organisation (BOBP-IGO), headquartered in Chennai and directed by Dr P. Krishnan, unveiled the initiative.
Q39) Which organisations signed senior-citizen wellness MoUs at the Vayo Samman launch on 4 November 2026?
Explanation:Shri Ram Chandra Mission and Adhyatma Vigyan Satsang Kendra, Jodhpur, signed the MoUs in the presence of Minister Dr Virendra Kumar. The partnerships cover meditation, yoga and wellness programmes for older people, together with intergenerational engagement through pledge drives, walkathons and community activities. The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment organised the launch in the national capital.
Q40) Who was appointed NCLAT Chairperson in November 2026 after the retirement of Justice Ashok Bhushan?
Explanation:Former Supreme Court judge Rajesh Bindal confirmed his appointment on 5 November. He retired from the Supreme Court on 15 April 2026 and previously led the Allahabad High Court. Justice Yogesh Khanna had served as officiating chairperson. The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, headquartered in New Delhi, hears corporate, insolvency and competition appeals.
Q41) Which Chinese commercial space company developed the CERES-2 Y3 rocket that successfully launched four satellites from Jiuquan on 7 November 2026?
Explanation:Galactic Energy, formally Beijing Galactic Energy Space Technology Company Limited, developed CERES-2. The Y3 mission deployed four satellites, including Guanlan Shiyan and Yunyao-1 28, and was the rocket model’s second flight. Its first three stages use solid propellant and its upper stage uses liquid fuel. China’s capital is Beijing, and its currency is the renminbi, whose unit is the yuan.
Q42) Pandit Manilal Nag, who died in Kolkata on 9 November 2026, was a leading sitar exponent of which gharana?
Explanation:Pandit Manilal Nag represented the Bishnupur gharana, noted for its Dhrupad-influenced tradition. Born in Bankura, West Bengal, he trained under his father Gokul Nag and became an important teacher as well as performer. He received the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 2001 and Padma Shri in 2020. He died at 87 in Kolkata.
Q43) Which agency was engaged to conduct RBI’s November 2026 Urban Consumer Confidence Survey?
Explanation:Hansa Research Group Private Limited, Mumbai was engaged for the Urban Consumer Confidence Survey (UCCS). Launched on 3 November, the round covers 19 cities and seeks qualitative household responses on the economy, employment, prices, income and spending. These perceptions inform monetary policy. UCCS is the renamed Consumer Confidence Survey, and RBI’s household-survey division coordinates the exercise. RBI is headquartered in Mumbai and its Governor was Sanjay Malhotra.
Q44) Under which scheme was the Vayo Samman Rashtriya Abhiyan announced on 3 November 2026?
Explanation:The campaign was announced under Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana (AVYAY), with its New Delhi launch scheduled for 4 November. The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, headed by Dr Virendra Kumar, promotes sustained interaction between young people and senior citizens through five actions: Connect, Converse, Co-create, Contribute and Continue.
Q45) Under RBI’s consolidated cyber-resilience directions issued on 5 November 2026, which entities must report specified unusual incidents to RBI within six hours of detection?
Explanation:Authorised non-bank Payment System Operators (PSOs) must report specified incidents, including cyber-attacks and critical outages, to RBI within six hours; cyber-security incidents must also be reported to CERT-In. The directions apply immediately to large and medium PSOs, and from 1 April 2028 to small PSOs. They consolidate earlier controls under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007. RBI is headquartered in Mumbai and was headed by Governor Sanjay Malhotra.
Q46) What is the principal task of the life and non-life working groups constituted by IRDAI on 10 November 2026?
Explanation:The groups will align the proposed Risk-Based Capital (RBC) framework with Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS), using Ind AS statements as the starting point with prudential adjustments. Jamuna Choudhary convenes the life group and Parmeshwar Shelke the non-life group. Their one-month mandate includes draft regulations and an approach paper. The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India, headquartered in Hyderabad, was chaired by Ajay Seth.
Q47) Which Sikkim district was identified in the November 2026 fisheries announcement as India’s first organic fisheries cluster?
Explanation:Soreng is the cluster under Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana. It covers Amur carp, Indian major carps and trout, avoiding harmful chemical inputs. Sikkim’s capital is Gangtok and Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang. It links production, processing and marketing.
Q48) Which Inter Miami forward became the first player to win the MLS Golden Boot in consecutive seasons after finishing the 2026 regular season as top scorer?
Explanation:Lionel Messi won the 2026 Major League Soccer (MLS) Golden Boot with 26 goals, following his 29-goal winning season in 2025. He finished ahead of Petar Musa and Sam Surridge. Messi joined Inter Miami in July 2023 and helped the club win its first MLS Cup in 2025. The Golden Boot recognises the regular season’s leading goalscorer.
Q49) Which country’s navy joined India in IMNEX-26 at Visakhapatnam on 10–14 November 2026?
Explanation:Myanmar joined the eighth IMNEX, represented by UMS King Sin Phyu Shin, alongside INS Rana and INS Sumedha. The opening was aboard INS Rana; harbour exchanges precede sea manoeuvres. Host state Andhra Pradesh has Amaravati as capital and N. Chandrababu Naidu as CM. Myanmar’s capital is Nay Pyi Taw and currency the kyat.
Q50) Which agency leads the fifth Sea Vigil coastal-defence exercise in November 2026?
Explanation:The Indian Navy coordinates Sea Vigil-26 across India’s coastline and Exclusive Economic Zone. Readiness evaluation is scheduled for 11–17 November, followed by the sea phase on 18–19 November. The Coast Guard, coastal police, Customs and coastal communities participate. Conceived in 2018 after the 26/11 attacks, Sea Vigil is a build-up to TROPEX—Theatre Level Readiness Operational Exercise—which tests wider naval operational readiness.
Q51) Which novel by M. John Harrison won the Booker Prize 2026?
Explanation:The End of Everything won the Booker Prize 2026 for British writer M. John Harrison. The dystopian satire was published by Serpent’s Tail and made Harrison, aged 81, the prize’s oldest winner. He received £50,000 at Old Billingsgate, London; Mary Beard chaired the judging panel. The Booker rewards a single work of fiction written in English and published in the UK and/or Ireland.