Practise 41 current affairs questions from 5 November 2026 with answers and explanations for banking, SSC and railway exams on QZeX.
Q1) In the IAF’s VAYU vision unveiled on 1 November 2026, what does “Y” represent?
Explanation:“Y” means Yukti, covering innovation in doctrine, technology and operations, including AI-enabled command systems and counter-drone capabilities. The vision was presented by Air Chief Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, the 29th Chief of the Air Staff. Its other pillars are Vigilance, Victory and Readiness; Aatmanirbharta; and Unity of Effort. Dixit is an experimental test pilot and qualified flying instructor with over 3,500 flying hours.
Q2) From which date must newly issued private-car and two-wheeler policies conform to IRDAI’s four-layer motor-insurance framework announced in November 2026?
Explanation:The framework applies from 15 December 2026. Its sections cover third-party liability, legal liability towards occupants or pillion riders, personal accident, and own damage. A customer option form and Customer Information Sheet are required, with separate coverage and premium disclosure. IRDAI means Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India; it is headquartered in Hyderabad and chaired by Ajay Seth.
Q3) How many coal mines received five-star ratings for FY2024–25 at the Coal Ministry’s ceremony in Raipur on 2 November 2026?
Explanation:50 mines received five-star ratings. Northern Coalfields Limited and NTPC won first prize in the opencast category, while Singareni Collieries Company Limited led the underground category. Western Coalfields Limited was recognised for the highest number of five-star mines among Coal India subsidiaries. Union Minister of State for Coal and Mines Satish Chandra Dubey attended; the Cabinet minister for the portfolio is G. Kishan Reddy.
Q4) In which Jammu and Kashmir district did Jitendra Singh inaugurate a new seismological observatory on 2 November 2026?
Explanation:The observatory was inaugurated in Kishtwar under the Ministry of Earth Sciences by Minister of State with independent charge Jitendra Singh. It transmits real-time data to the National Centre for Seismology, New Delhi, and brings J&K’s observatories to four, alongside Jammu, Srinagar and Udhampur. J&K’s Chief Minister is Omar Abdullah; Srinagar and Jammu are its summer and winter capitals respectively.
Q5) SEBI’s agreement of 3 November 2026 with Digital India BHASHINI Division primarily enables which service improvement?
Explanation:The agreement enables regional-language access using speech recognition, text-to-speech, machine translation and optical character recognition. It also incorporates securities-market terminology into language models. Amitabh Nag, BHASHINI Division’s CEO, and SEBI Whole-Time Member Sandip Pradhan signed it. The division functions under Digital India Corporation, established by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology; SEBI means Securities and Exchange Board of India.
Q6) Which proposed Pune Metro Phase II corridor, included in the November 2026 foundation-stone programme, connects Kharadi with Khadakwasla?
Explanation:Line 4 is the approximately 25.52-km Kharadi–Khadakwasla corridor. Phase II includes Lines 2A, 2B, 4 and 4A, with an estimated combined cost of ₹13,500 crore. The separate 6.12-km Line 4A links Nal Stop with Manik Baug. The projects are in Maharashtra, whose capital is Mumbai and Chief Minister is Devendra Fadnavis.
Q7) Pakistan’s Fa’az missile, whose flight-test was announced on 3 November 2026, belongs to which category?
Explanation:Fa’az is an indigenous air-to-air missile. Pakistan’s official announcement, citing Inter-Services Public Relations, describes terminal guidance and engagement of aerial targets at longer ranges, without specifying a numerical range. Pakistan’s capital is Islamabad and its currency is the Pakistani rupee. The test was presented as a development in the Pakistan Air Force’s domestic weapons capability.
Q8) Which foundation partnered with the Indian Air Force Educational and Cultural Society for the ScrollControl child digital-safety programme announced on 2 November 2026?
Explanation:Information Sharing and Analysis Center Foundation (ISAC) supported the programme across 42 Air Force schools. It trained 261 teachers as Cyber Crime Intervention Officers to address online grooming, AI misuse, gaming-related harms and financial fraud. The initiative provides cyber clubs, parent-awareness sessions and multidisciplinary victim support. The IAF was headed by Air Chief Marshal Ashutosh Dixit at the time.
Q9) On which date was the International Day for Biosphere Reserves observed in 2026?
Explanation:The day is observed on 3 November to highlight conservation alongside sustainable livelihoods. India had 18 notified biosphere reserves, including 13 in UNESCO’s World Network, according to the November 2026 government backgrounder. UNESCO means United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization; it is headquartered in Paris and was led by Khaled El-Enany, Director-General since 15 November 2025. UNESCO proclaimed the observance in 2021.
Q10) Which DRDO establishment placed the order for IZI’s VANA surveillance-drone platform, used for aerial photogrammetry and precision mapping?
Explanation:The order came from the Proof & Experimental Establishment (PXE) of the Defence Research and Development Organisation. VANA supports mapping, surveillance, optical and thermal imaging, satellite navigation and autonomous waypoint missions. IZI is based in Bhopal and was founded by Ishan Haydn. The engagement includes two DGCA-certified pilots for the first year to support operations and personnel training.
Q11) Which two TRAI apps supply consumer test data to the Network Anubhav platform launched on 4 November 2026?
Explanation:MySpeed and MyCall provide consumer measurements, combined with TRAI’s independent drive-test data on a geospatial dashboard. Users can examine location-specific speeds and call experience; a web interface also supports Do Not Disturb preferences and complaints. TRAI means Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, headquartered in New Delhi and chaired by Anil Kumar Lahoti. User-generated tests are not a comprehensive standardised network-quality assessment.
Q12) What was India’s medal tally at the 46th International Tammer Boxing Tournament, which concluded in Finland on 1 November 2026?
Explanation:India topped the tally with 14 medals: four gold, two silver and eight bronze. Aarti Dhariyal, Ankushita Boro, Arundhati Chaudhary and Pawan Bartwal won gold in Tampere. Mohammed Hussamuddin and Jaismine won silver. The host country, Finland, has Helsinki as its capital and uses the euro.
Q13) Which city was the scheduled venue for the 27 October 2026 “Interactive Learning for Coastal Resilience” special session ahead of World Tsunami Awareness Day?
Explanation:The session was scheduled at the United Nations Conference Centre in Bangkok, during Asia-Pacific Ocean Week. UNDRR, UNDP, ESCAP and UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission organised it around educational games, music and participatory tsunami-risk learning. Bangkok is Thailand’s capital, and the country’s currency is the baht. The session concerned practical preparedness education rather than a new warning-system launch.
Q14) Which institution remained India’s highest-ranked university in the QS Asia 2027 rankings released in November 2026?
Explanation:Indian Institute of Technology Delhi led India at 66th, falling seven positions. India had 325 ranked institutions, including 34 new entrants, second in representation to mainland China’s 448. The University of Hong Kong retained first place, followed by Peking and Tsinghua universities. The ranking publisher is QS, or Quacquarelli Symonds.
Q15) Who unveiled NITI Aayog’s India S&T Scoreboard in New Delhi on 3 November 2026?
Explanation:NITI Aayog Vice-Chairman Ashok Kumar Lahiri unveiled the scoreboard at the Civil Services Officers’ Institute, New Delhi. The interactive platform compares science and technology performance across States and Union Territories, examining research output alongside quality, impact and collaboration. It supports evidence-based policymaking and identification of research strengths and gaps; NITI Aayog is chaired by the Prime Minister.
Q16) Which organisation developed SUVIKALP, the mine-repurposing decision-support tool described by the Coal Ministry in November 2026?
Explanation:The Coal Controller Organisation, under the Ministry of Coal, developed SUVIKALP to assess alternative uses of closed and abandoned mines. It uses multi-criteria ranking, integrates community priorities through RECLAIM and supports implementation planning through PRISM. It aligns with the 2025 coal and lignite mining-plan guidelines. The Union Minister for Coal and Mines is G. Kishan Reddy.
Q17) Which bank received CCI approval in November 2026 to acquire Deutsche Bank’s specified retail, private-banking and wealth-management businesses in India?
Explanation:Kotak Mahindra Bank received approval for the proposed acquisition as a going concern on a slump-sale basis. The transaction covers Deutsche Bank’s identified Indian retail/private-banking and wealth-management businesses; related referral arrangements concern investment advisory and portfolio-management customers. Kotak’s MD and CEO at the time was Ashok Vaswani. CCI means Competition Commission of India, headquartered in New Delhi.
Q18) Who chairs RBI’s Technical Consultative Committee for Financial Markets constituted on 4 November 2026?
Explanation:The Deputy Governor responsible for the Financial Markets Regulation Department chairs TCCFM; that portfolio was held by Rohit Jain. The committee meets at least quarterly and addresses money, government-securities, foreign-exchange and related derivatives markets, including trading, clearing and settlement infrastructure. RBI’s Governor at the time was Sanjay Malhotra, and its central office is in Mumbai.
Q19) Which Danish player did P. V. Sindhu defeat in the HYLO Open women’s singles final on 1 November 2026?
Explanation:Sindhu beat Line Kjærsfeldt 21–12, 21–14, winning her first title at Saarlandhalle without dropping a game throughout the tournament. Sindhu is a former world champion and two-time Olympic medallist. The host city Saarbrücken is in Germany, whose capital is Berlin and currency is the euro.
Q20) Bhasi Malaparamba, whose death was reported in November 2026, was best known for journalism covering which sport?
Explanation:Football journalist Bhasi Malaparamba died aged 85 in Kozhikode. With FIFA accreditation, he covered eight World Cups, from Spain 1982 to Brazil 2014, as well as Euro 2008. He was also an author and former player, worked with Malayalam newspapers and Asianet TV, and appeared as a footballer and worked as a coach in the 1972 Malayalam film “Football Champion”.
Q21) Whom did Equitas Small Finance Bank’s board approve as interim CEO on 3 November 2026, subject to RBI approval?
Explanation:The board approved Balaji Nuthalapadi, then a whole-time director and executive director, following P. N. Vasudevan’s resignation. The appointment remained subject to RBI approval at the announcement stage. Nuthalapadi previously spent 28 years with Citi, including leadership of India Operations and Technology. Equitas Small Finance Bank is headquartered in Chennai.
Q22) Who was appointed MD and CEO of NPCI Tech Solutions Limited when its formation was announced on 4 November 2026?
Explanation:Vishal Kanvaty, previously NPCI’s Chief Technology Officer, was appointed to lead NTSL. The wholly owned subsidiary focuses on AI, blockchain, digital financial infrastructure and Global Capability Centre services, including technology for eKYC Setu and the Unified Ticketing Platform. NPCI means National Payments Corporation of India; its MD and CEO is Dilip Asbe. NTSL is its fourth wholly owned subsidiary.
Q23) Which capacity mix correctly describes the ₹14,500-crore grid-scale energy-storage scheme approved on 4 November 2026?
Explanation:The scheme supports 60 GWh pumped storage, 30 GWh batteries and 2 GWh other technologies during FY2026–27 to FY2030–31. It envisages ₹97,600 crore in investment and tariff-based competitive bidding. Battery projects require at least 40% domestic content. VGF means Viability Gap Funding; the responsible power-sector ministry is headed by Union Minister Manohar Lal.
Q24) What coupon did NABARD offer on the ₹6,000-crore bond sale reported on 2 November 2026, with a maturity of five years and one month?
Explanation:The coupon was 8.27%, with accepted bids of ₹6,000 crore. Reuters reported the transaction from three bankers; the tenor was five years and one month. NABARD means National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development. Its head office is in Mumbai, and its Chairman was Shaji K. V. at the time.
Q25) What was the official theme of World Tsunami Awareness Day, observed on 5 November 2026?
Explanation:The theme was “Be Tsunami Ready: Resilience Starts With You”. It emphasised recognising natural warnings, knowing evacuation routes, preparing household plans and joining community drills, including support for vulnerable people. UNDRR is the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction. The campaign aligns with the Sendai Framework’s 2030 horizon and the UNESCO-IOC Tsunami Ready Programme.
Q26) At what coupon rate did SIDBI raise ₹5,607 crore through five-year bonds on 4 November 2026?
Explanation:SIDBI issued the bonds at 8.17%. Against a proposed ₹6,000-crore fundraise, it accepted ₹5,607 crore despite bids exceeding ₹13,300 crore, rejecting bids demanding higher yields. SIDBI means Small Industries Development Bank of India, the principal financial institution for MSME promotion, financing and development. Its headquarters is Lucknow and its Chairman and Managing Director is Manoj Mittal.
Q27) Under the VB–G RAM G Grievance Redressal Rules notified in November 2026, within how many days must a grievance be resolved?
Explanation:A grievance must be resolved within 15 days, with its enquiry completed within seven working days. The rules provide Gram Panchayat, Block and District mechanisms, digital tracking and escalation of unresolved complaints. The responsible ministry is the Ministry of Rural Development, headed by Shivraj Singh Chouhan, who also holds the Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare portfolio.
Q28) Which city hosted the 13th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus addressed by Rajnath Singh on 29 October 2026?
Explanation:Cebu, Philippines hosted the 13th ADMM-Plus, addressed by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on 29 October 2026. The associated 20th ADMM took place on 28 October under Philippine chairmanship. India proposed a defence “Youth Bridge”; India and Malaysia co-chair the counter-terrorism experts’ group for 2024–27. The Philippines’ capital is Manila and its currency is the Philippine peso.
Q29) Whom did Lakshya Sen defeat in the HYLO Open men’s singles final on 1 November 2026?
Explanation:Sen defeated Jonatan Christie 21–17, 21–10 in Saarbrücken. It was his second title at the tournament after 2019; the event had become a Super 500 competition. Host Germany’s capital is Berlin and its currency is the euro.
Q30) Under the Cabinet decision of 4 November 2026, willing Agniveers outside the initial 25% regular-service selection were offered what additional engagement period?
Explanation:The remaining willing 75% were offered two additional years. The initial merit-based selection of 25% for regular service continues. After the additional engagement, enrolment as regular soldiers is subject to willingness and selection criteria. The second period carries higher remuneration, an enhanced Seva Nidhi package and seniority benefits. Agnipath covers the Army, Navy and Air Force under the Ministry of Defence, headed by Rajnath Singh.
Q31) Which developer–model pairing is correct for the indigenous foundation models released under IndiaAI on 3 November 2026?
Explanation:Soket Labs developed EKA-1, while ZenteiQ developed Dhīr 2B and Dhīr 5B. EKA-1 has 26.3 billion parameters and supports all 22 Scheduled Indian languages plus English; Dhīr supports English and ten Indian languages, including offline-capable deployment. The release falls under MeitY’s IndiaAI Innovation Centre pillar. MeitY is headed by Ashwini Vaishnaw; Secretary S. Krishnan attended the New Delhi launch.
Q32) Which organisation participated for the first time in the fifth Tiger Triumph exercise, whose opening ceremony was held on 2 November 2026?
Explanation:The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) participated for the first time in this India–US tri-service Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief exercise. Its opening took place at Visakhapatnam’s Maritime Warfare Centre, and the edition used a tabletop format for joint disaster-response planning. NDRF is headquartered in New Delhi and was headed by Director General Piyush Anand at the time.
Q33) At which Bhutanese development project were 108 Buddhist stupas raised in a single day on 1 November 2026?
Explanation:The 108 stupas were raised at Gelephu Mindfulness City on 1 November, along an 11.7-km river corridor. King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck conceived the project, and Indian minister Kiren Rijiju attended. Stupa No. 76 was dedicated to Narendra Modi. Bhutan’s capital is Thimphu, its currency is the ngultrum, and its Prime Minister is Tshering Tobgay.
Q34) The agreement exchanged in Guwahati on 2 November 2026 proposed which institution to prepare Assam’s youth for overseas employment?
Explanation:The agreement proposed a Skill India International Centre, with tourism and hospitality a focus of the programme. The responsible Union minister is Jayant Chaudhary, Minister of State with independent charge of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship. Assam’s capital is Dispur, and its Chief Minister is Himanta Biswa Sarma.
Q35) NITI Aayog’s agreement with TEXMiN, reported on 3 November 2026, primarily concerns which sector?
Explanation:The agreement concerns critical and strategic minerals, covering research, strategic studies, policy support and capacity building. TEXMiN is a Department of Science and Technology initiative at IIT (ISM), Dhanbad. NITI means National Institution for Transforming India; constituted on 1 January 2015, it is chaired by the Prime Minister. NITI member Gobardhan Das inaugurated the associated minerals symposium on 31 October.
Q36) Under Bihar’s November 2026 desilting arrangement, which state department acts as the nodal department?
Explanation:Bihar’s Road Construction Department is the nodal department for the arrangement with the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. Under “Nadi Sanjivani”, suitable excavated silt will be used in highway construction following technical testing. The agreement was signed in the presence of Union minister Nitin Gadkari and Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary. Bihar’s capital is Patna.
Q37) Under IRDAI’s master circular issued on 2 November 2026, the processing fee for specified insurer share-transfer approvals was reduced to what amount?
Explanation:The fee was reduced to ₹10 lakh from ₹50 lakh, an 80% reduction. The circular also clarifies insurer registration, capital structure, IPO disclosures and amalgamations. ESOP exercises by key managerial personnel or directors that cross statutory thresholds require prior approval, including relevant employee-trust arrangements. IRDAI is India’s insurance regulator, headquartered in Hyderabad and chaired by Ajay Seth.
Q38) Pune Metro Line 3, inaugurated on 3 November 2026, connects which IT hub with Shivajinagar?
Explanation:The inaugurated corridor connects Hinjawadi with Shivajinagar and was developed through a public-private partnership. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated it virtually. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis attended the Pune event, and Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal participated virtually. Maharashtra’s capital is Mumbai.
Q39) When are the Bharatiya Vayuyan Niyam, 2026, notified to replace the Aircraft Rules, 1937, scheduled to come into force?
Explanation:The rules take effect on 1 January 2027 under the Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam, 2024. They contain 220 rules in eight chapters and six schedules, covering registration, airworthiness, licensing and operations. They also address aircraft design certification and fractional ownership. The responsible Ministry of Civil Aviation is headed by Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu. Notification in 2026 does not mean the rules were already in force that November.
Q40) Which pairing correctly identifies the industry partners for the Jorhat and Tinsukia ITI clusters announced under PM-SETU on 2 November 2026?
Explanation:Numaligarh Refinery Limited supports Jorhat, while Oil India Limited supports Tinsukia. PM-SETU means Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs. The Letters of Intent promote industry-led training; Assam’s Skills, Employment and Entrepreneurship minister Biswajit Daimary addressed the programme.
Q41) From which location did DRDO conduct the officially reported Pralay flight-test on 5 November 2026?
Explanation:The test took place from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off Odisha. Pralay is a quasi-ballistic missile developed by Research Centre Imarat, Hyderabad, with other DRDO laboratories; Bharat Dynamics Limited produced the tested system as a development-cum-production partner. The test formed part of user evaluation trials. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated the teams, as did DRDO Chairman Rajesh Kumar Singh.