Practise 38 current affairs questions from 9 November 2026 with answers and explanations for banking, SSC and railway exams on QZeX.
Q1) Which RBI office chairs the Technical Consultative Committee for Financial Markets constituted on 4 November 2026?
Explanation:The Deputy Governor in charge of the Financial Markets Regulation Department (FMRD) chairs TCCFM. The Reserve Bank of India created it for structured consultation on money, government securities, foreign exchange, derivatives and market infrastructure. It has seven external members and must meet at least quarterly. RBI’s central office is in Mumbai and its Governor is Sanjay Malhotra.
Q2) The ₹250 commemorative coin featured in the November 2026 coverage honours whose 250th birth anniversary?
Explanation:The coin honours Muthuswami Dikshitar, one of the Trinity of Carnatic music, whose compositions bear the Guruguha signature. The India Government Mint’s specifications give a ₹250 denomination, 35-gram weight, 44-mm diameter and quaternary-alloy composition. The issuing mint is in Mumbai under the Ministry of Finance, headed by Nirmala Sitharaman. The commemorative denomination differs from the collector’s selling price.
Q3) Which shipbuilder delivered the indigenous anti-submarine warfare shallow-water craft Amini to the Indian Navy on 5 November 2026?
Explanation:Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata built and delivered Amini. Named after Amini Island in Lakshadweep, it carries forward the name of an earlier corvette decommissioned in 2002. With over 80% indigenous content, waterjet propulsion, lightweight torpedoes, rocket launchers and sonars, it supports anti-submarine warfare, coastal surveillance and mine laying. GRSE’s Chairman and Managing Director is Commodore P. R. Hari (Retd.).
Q4) The MSME Ministry–Samsung agreement signed in November 2026 initially covers training at how many MSME Technology Centres?
Explanation:The three-year agreement covers 15 MSME Technology Centres, targeting 1,600 trainees in its first year. Training addresses electronics, mobile phones and home-appliance installation, servicing and repair under the National Skills Qualifications Framework. Successful trainees receive a three-month internship with ₹12,000 per month through DBT; eligible women and Divyangjan also receive scholarship support. MSME expands to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises; Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi heads the ministry.
Q5) Whose 138th birth anniversary fell on 7 November 2026, honouring the Indian physicist awarded the 1930 Nobel Prize for work on light scattering?
Explanation:Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman was born on 7 November 1888 in Tiruchirappalli, making 2026 his 138th birth anniversary. His work on molecular light scattering led to the Raman Effect and the 1930 Nobel Prize in Physics. Frequency shifts in scattered light reveal molecular energy changes, forming the basis of Raman spectroscopy. He conducted research at the Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science in Calcutta and later worked at the Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru.
Q6) Which Indian frigate arrived at Japan’s Yokosuka Naval Base on 4 November 2026 for Exercise Malabar?
Explanation:INS Sahyadri, an indigenous guided-missile stealth frigate of the Eastern Fleet, arrived for Malabar 2026. The exercise brings together India, Japan, the United States and Australia, with harbour interactions and planning followed by sea operations. Participation aligns with MAHASAGAR—Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions. Japan’s capital is Tokyo and its currency is the yen.
Q7) Which planned museum is central to the Culture Ministry’s 5 November 2026 digitisation agreement with Google Arts & Culture?
Explanation:The Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum, planned in New Delhi’s North and South Blocks, is central to the agreement. Coverage includes ASI monuments, national museum collections, Gyan Bharatam manuscripts and living traditions, with access in Indian languages. Google Arts & Culture’s Founder and Vice President is Amit Sood; the responsible Union Culture Minister is Gajendra Singh Shekhawat.
Q8) India defeated which team 4–1 in the men’s Asian Champions Trophy hockey final at Mohali on 5 November 2026?
Explanation:India defeated Japan for its sixth title and third consecutive championship. Harmanpreet Singh won Hero of the Tournament and led scoring with 10 goals; Krishan Bahadur Pathak was best goalkeeper. Malaysia beat South Korea 5–2 for bronze. Mohali is in Punjab, whose capital is Chandigarh and Chief Minister is Bhagwant Mann, who honoured Hardik Singh’s 200th international appearance before the final.
Q9) The IEA’s India Renewable Energy Market Report, released on 3 November 2026, forecasts renewable power capacity of approximately how much by 2030?
Explanation:The report forecasts about 530 GW of renewable power capacity by 2030, with solar PV providing over 80% of additions. Released at the Bharat Renewable Energy Summit, it reports over US$100 billion saved on coal and gas imports during 2011–2025. Faster grids, storage and project execution are needed. The International Energy Agency is headquartered in Paris and led by Executive Director Fatih Birol.
Q10) Which object did the Minor Planet Center identify in its October 2026 newsletter as a likely natural temporary mini-moon of Earth?
Explanation:2026 QQ8, previously designated Sar2901, was supported as a natural object by additional observations. Astronomers extended its observational arc and estimated solar-radiation-pressure effects, helping exclude an artificial origin. The Minor Planet Center published observations and orbital information in MPEC 2026-U95. A temporary gravitational capture differs from a permanent moon or a quasi-satellite that primarily orbits the Sun.
Q11) India’s National Cancer Awareness Day, observed on 7 November, coincides with the birth anniversary of which scientist?
Explanation:The date honours Marie Curie and promotes cancer prevention, early detection and treatment. The national observance began in 2014 under then Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan. Curie’s discoveries of radium and polonium contributed to the development of cancer treatment. The responsible Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is headed by Jagat Prakash Nadda. Early awareness and screening are central purposes of the annual observance.
Q12) CSIR’s 3 November 2026 Letter of Association with DAKSHIN concerns technology cooperation primarily for which grouping?
Explanation:The partnership serves the Global South through affordable technology transfer, policy studies, skills and research collaboration. CSIR means Council of Scientific and Industrial Research. DAKSHIN is hosted at RIS—the Research and Information System for Developing Countries—whose Director General is Professor Sachin Kumar Sharma. Healthcare, agriculture, infrastructure, the blue economy and digital economy are priority areas, with emphasis on locally appropriate solutions.
Q13) By which date must intermediaries implement PFRDA’s 2 November 2026 amendments on NPS scheme naming and platform display?
Explanation:Implementation is required by 1 December 2026. Names combine the pension-fund abbreviation, NPS and a unique scheme name; Tier II schemes retain that suffix. Other PoPs must display all pension funds within the selected category, while a fund’s own chosen platform may show its own schemes. PFRDA means Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority, headquartered in New Delhi and chaired by Sivasubramanian Ramann.
Q14) Which theme did ISPO announce for International Prosthetics and Orthotics Day on 5 November 2026?
Explanation:People is the official 2026 theme, emphasising users, caregivers, clinicians, technicians, researchers and volunteers. The International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO) links the campaign to five interconnected areas: People, Policy, Products, Personnel and Provision. The day falls on 5 November, corresponding to ISPO’s founding date in 1970, and promotes equitable access to services that improve mobility, rehabilitation and inclusion.
Q15) Which sectors were identified for India’s US$500 million line of credit to Guyana reported on 5 November 2026?
Explanation:Roads, healthcare and defence were identified for the US$500 million credit facility. President Mohamed Irfaan Ali discussed it with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar during CHOGM in Antigua and Barbuda. It followed a commitment made during Narendra Modi’s November 2024 Guyana visit; projects were still to be developed under the arrangement. Guyana’s capital is Georgetown and its currency is the Guyanese dollar.
Q16) Disporum kamakhasiense, reported as a new flowering plant in November 2026, was recorded in which two states?
Explanation:Assam and Meghalaya contain the recorded sites: Garbhanga Reserve Forest, Laisong and Barapani. The Colchicaceae-family herb bears white star-shaped flowers and grows on cliffs beneath bamboo at 200–1,100 metres; its description appeared in Novon. Assam’s capital is Dispur and Chief Minister is Himanta Biswa Sarma; Meghalaya’s capital is Shillong and Chief Minister is Conrad K. Sangma.
Q17) Which Hyderabad institution received agriculture-sector Centre of Excellence-Skills recognition at a 2 November 2026 ceremony?
Explanation:MANAGE—the National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management—received MSDE recognition for three years. Established in 1987, the Hyderabad institute is autonomous under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and provides agricultural-extension training, research, consultancy and policy support. Its Director General is Sanjay Kumar Agarwal. The certificate was presented by MSDE Secretary Debashree Mukherjee at Kaushal Bhawan, New Delhi.
Q18) Nand Lal, the four-term Himachal Pradesh MLA who died on 3 November 2026, represented which constituency?
Explanation:Rampur elected Nand Lal in 2007, 2012, 2017 and 2022. The Congress legislator also chaired the seventh Himachal Pradesh State Finance Commission. Before entering politics following voluntary retirement in 2007, he served in the Indo-Tibetan Border Police and Special Protection Group. Himachal Pradesh’s capital is Shimla, and Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu paid tribute to him.
Q19) The India–Guyana agreements reported on 5 November 2026 included cooperation to develop a system modelled on which Indian platform?
Explanation:A UPI-like system formed part of the agreement on digital public infrastructure between India and Guyana. The other two agreements concerned Indian grant assistance for Quick Impact Projects and supply and installation of Micro and Small Enterprises manufacturing projects. President Irfaan Ali and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar signed the agreements during CHOGM engagements in Antigua and Barbuda. UPI expands to Unified Payments Interface. Guyana’s capital is Georgetown and its currency is the Guyanese dollar.
Q20) How many gold medals were included in India’s 14-medal haul at the 46th Tammer Boxing Tournament in Finland in 2026?
Explanation:India won four gold medals, alongside two silver and eight bronze, to lead the medal table in Tampere, Finland. The gold medallists were Aarti Dhariyal, Ankushita Boro, Arundhati Choudhary and Pawan Bartwal. All 14 Indian boxers reached the podium. Finland’s capital is Helsinki and its currency is the euro.
Q21) The ASI 2024–25 detailed publications released in November 2026 identify which group as contributing over 54% of registered manufacturing GVA?
Explanation:Maharashtra and Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh contributed over 54% of manufacturing Gross Value Added. MoSPI released the detailed ASI publications and unit-level data on 4 November, following the factsheet on 30 September. The reference year is April 2024–March 2025, while fieldwork ran October 2025–June 2026. MoSPI means Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation; its Minister of State with independent charge is Rao Inderjit Singh.
Q22) Who became the first Indian women’s singles badminton player to win a Youth Olympic Games medal at Dakar 2026?
Explanation:Tanvi Patri won silver, becoming the first Indian women’s singles badminton player to achieve a Youth Olympic medal. The 15-year-old lost the final to China’s world junior champion Zhang Yixin in an 82-minute match. H. S. Prannoy in 2010 and Lakshya Sen in 2018 had previously won individual silvers. The host city Dakar is Senegal’s capital; its currency is the West African CFA franc.
Q23) NITI Aayog’s critical-minerals Statement of Intent announced on 3 November 2026 was signed with which IIT (ISM) Dhanbad initiative?
Explanation:TEXMiN, a DST initiative at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, partnered with NITI Aayog. The agreement was associated with the CMRE 2026 symposium inaugurated on 31 October. It covers research, technology development, strategic studies, policy support and skills. Recovery from fly ash, red mud, mine tailings and e-waste complements mining. NITI Aayog means National Institution for Transforming India; its New Delhi headquarters is led administratively by CEO Anurag Jain.
Q24) Which proposed strategic railway corridor, discussed again in November 2026, had a completed survey and DPR for a 489-km route linking Himachal Pradesh with Ladakh?
Explanation:The Bilaspur–Manali–Leh corridor has a prepared Detailed Project Report for 489 km, including about 270 km of tunnels, with an anticipated cost of ₹1,31,000 crore. The Defence Ministry identified it as strategic; its alignment includes Mandi, Manali, Keylong and Leh. A completed DPR does not establish construction approval or completion. The responsible Union Railway Minister is Ashwini Vaishnaw.
Q25) Alan Jones, whose death was announced on 5 November 2026, was the first Formula 1 Drivers’ World Champion for which team?
Explanation:Williams honoured Alan Jones as its first Drivers’ World Champion. Its statement recalled his partnership with Frank Williams and Patrick Head, which delivered the championship in the team’s fourth Formula 1 season. The Australian driver was remembered for his uncompromising racing approach. Australia’s capital is Canberra and its currency is the Australian dollar.
Q26) Which book won Nirmala Lakshman the Best International Non-Fiction Book award at the 2026 Sharjah International Book Fair?
Explanation:Nirmala Lakshman won for The Tamils: A Portrait of a Community, published by Aleph Book Company. The award was presented at the 45th Sharjah International Book Fair, organised by the Sharjah Book Authority under “Made of Stories”. SBA Chairperson Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi honoured the winners and its CEO is Ahmed bin Rakkad Al Ameri. Sharjah is in the UAE, whose capital is Abu Dhabi and currency is the UAE dirham.
Q27) Which country joined the International Solar Alliance as its 116th member, as reported in November 2026?
Explanation:The Bahamas became ISA’s 116th member. High Commissioner Peter Nicholas Symonette Jr. handed its Instrument of Accession to P. S. Gangadhar during the ninth ISA Assembly in New Delhi. ISA was co-founded by India and France in 2015 and is headquartered in Gurugram, Haryana. The Bahamas’ capital is Nassau and its currency is the Bahamian dollar.
Q28) Where was the Bharat Renewable Energy Summit and Expo held from 2 to 5 November 2026?
Explanation:Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi hosted the summit, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 2 November. The four-day event brought together policymakers, investors, manufacturers and researchers from 135 countries, with attention to domestic manufacturing, energy storage and commercialisation of clean technologies. The responsible Ministry of New and Renewable Energy is headed by Pralhad Joshi.
Q29) Cosmoserve Space’s Base 1 facility, inaugurated on 5 November 2026 for debris removal and in-orbit servicing, is located in which city?
Explanation:Hyderabad hosts Base 1 at VSD Tech Park, Gachibowli. Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh, whose portfolios include Space and Science and Technology, inaugurated it virtually while reiterating a debris-free-space vision for 2030. The approximately 14,800-square-foot facility supports space robotics, capture tests, microgravity simulation and satellite integration. Cosmoserve’s Founder and CEO is Dr Chiranjeevi Phanindra; its Mission EMBRACE tested soft robotic petals in July 2026.
Q30) The NITI Aayog–GIZ implementation agreement signed on 3 November 2026 under NDC-TIA II focuses especially on decarbonising which transport segment?
Explanation:Road freight, particularly medium- and heavy-duty vehicle electrification, is the focus. NDC-TIA II expands to Nationally Determined Contribution–Transport Initiative for Asia Phase II and is supported by Germany’s International Climate Initiative. Partners include WRI India, ICCT India and Agora Energiewende. Charging, finance and regulations are priorities. NITI Aayog—the National Institution for Transforming India—is headquartered in New Delhi and its CEO is Anurag Jain.
Q31) The Vayo Samman Rashtriya Abhiyan launched on 4 November 2026 primarily addresses which objective?
Explanation:Intergenerational bonding and senior citizens’ inclusion are the campaign’s focus under Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana. Union Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Dr Virendra Kumar launched it in New Delhi. Its 5C model is Connect, Converse, Co-create, Contribute and Continue. The Vayo SAATHI volunteer initiative is open to citizens aged 18 and above and supports companionship, assistance, health and inclusion through community participation.
Q32) Under the VB–G RAM G Grievance Redressal Rules notified on 2 November 2026, complaints must ordinarily be resolved within what period?
Explanation:Grievances must be resolved within 15 days, while enquiry must be completed within seven working days. The Ministry of Rural Development provides designated officers at Gram Panchayat, Block and District levels, multiple submission channels, electronic tracking and escalation of unresolved cases. Physical complaints must be digitised within one working day. The responsible Union Rural Development Minister is Shivraj Singh Chouhan.
Q33) The Mahabharata, Arthashastra and Rajatarangini manuscripts recognised in November 2026 entered which UNESCO register?
Explanation:They entered the Memory of the World Asia-Pacific Regional Register following the 11th MOWCAP session in Jakarta. The recognition concerns documentary manuscripts and takes India’s regional inscriptions to six. The Mahabharata manuscript is at BORI, Pune; Arthashastra at Mysuru’s Oriental Research Institute; Rajatarangini at Srinagar’s Oriental Research Library. UNESCO—the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization—has its headquarters is Paris and its Director-General is Khaled El-Enany.
Q34) India’s Ambassador Y. K. Sailas Thangal and Prosecutor General Berik Assylov signed an extradition treaty on 3 November 2026 with which country?
Explanation:The treaty was signed with Kazakhstan during Ambassador Thangal’s meeting with Prosecutor General Berik Assylov. It concerns legal and law-enforcement cooperation and the extradition of wanted persons. Signature is distinct from entry into force and should not be treated as proof that all ratification procedures are complete. Kazakhstan’s capital is Astana and its currency is the tenge.
Q35) Which ministry won the PM Surya Ghar Excellence Award on 5 November 2026 for the maximum number of solarised buildings among Central ministries and departments?
Explanation:The Ministry of Railways received the award from Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. It had solarised 12,495 of 15,868 feasible buildings and commissioned 351 MW against a 424 MW target. Remaining feasible buildings were targeted for March 2027. Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw heads the ministry, whose headquarters is Rail Bhavan, New Delhi.
Q36) Under the MSME Ministry’s 5 November 2026 agreement with TRIFED, eligible PM Vishwakarma artisans will gain access to which retail network?
Explanation:Tribes India outlets and the online marketplace will support eligible tribal artisans under PM Vishwakarma. TRIFED—the Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India—will assist onboarding, capacity building, packaging, imaging and cataloguing. A dedicated collection is proposed subject to consent and policies. Its Managing Director is M. Raja Murugan. The responsible MSME Minister is Jitan Ram Manjhi; PM Vishwakarma was launched on 17 September 2023.
Q37) Who was appointed MD and CEO of NPCI Tech Solutions Limited when its formation was announced in November 2026?
Explanation:Vishal Kanvaty, formerly NPCI’s Chief Technology Officer, was appointed NTSL’s Managing Director and CEO. NPCI Tech Solutions Limited is the National Payments Corporation of India’s wholly owned technology arm, focusing on AI, blockchain, digital financial infrastructure and GCC services. It supports platforms including eKYC Setu and the Unified Ticketing Platform. NPCI MD and CEO Dilip Asbe explained the subsidiary’s role beyond the group’s core payments mandate.
Q38) Which butterfly was proposed as Chhattisgarh’s first state butterfly following the State Wildlife Board’s October 2026 decision?
Explanation:The Orange Oakleaf (Kallima inachus) was selected following public voting and a State Wildlife Board proposal. Its folded wings resemble a dry leaf, while open wings show orange, black and blue colours. The proposal awaited formal state notification, so selection should not be described as completed legal designation. Chhattisgarh’s capital is Raipur and its Chief Minister is Vishnu Deo Sai.