Daily Current Affairs Quiz 15 November 2025, Attempt Important GK Questions for Bank Exam

Staying updated with daily current affairs is one of the most effective strategies for scoring well in bank and insurance exams. The Daily Current Affairs Quiz for 15 November 2025 brings together important topics from national news, government schemes, economic developments, and global events. This quiz helps aspirants enhance their retention, develop exam-oriented awareness, and stay aligned with the type of questions frequently asked in major banking exams.

Daily Current Affairs Quiz 15 November 2025

Q1. During COP 30 of the UNFCCC, Germany and Spain jointly committed USD 100 million to support which newly launched Climate Investment Fund (CIF) programme aimed at accelerating resilience and sustainable economic innovations.

(a) GREENX Programme

(b) ARISE Programme

(c) Resilient Earth Programme

(d) Solar Mission 2030

(e) CTF-PLUS Initiative

Answer: b

Solution: 

• At COP 30 of the UNFCCC, Germany and Spain pledged $100 million to support the Climate Investment Fund’s (CIF) newly launched initiative, Accelerating Resilience Investments and Innovations for Sustainable Economies (ARISE).
• The ARISE programme is designed to boost climate resilience by promoting innovative and sustainable investments in vulnerable regions.

About the Climate Investment Fund (CIF):

• Established in 2008, the CIF is a major multilateral climate financing mechanism supporting climate action in more than 70 low- and middle-income countries.
• Objective: To fund large-scale programmes focused on climate change mitigation and adaptation in developing and emerging economies.
• CIF provides highly concessional financing to drive transformations in clean technology adoption, energy access, climate resilience, and nature-based solutions.
• The CIF framework includes two key components — the Clean Technology Fund (CTF) and the Strategic Climate Fund (SCF).
• CIF is unique as it channels financing exclusively through six AAA-rated multilateral development banks (MDBs), namely the Asian Development Bank, African Development Bank, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Islamic Development Bank, International Finance Corporation, and the World Bank.
• Governance: The CTF Trust Fund Committee oversees strategic decisions, project approvals, and operational management.
• In 2024, CIF became the first multilateral climate fund to issue bonds in global capital markets through its CIF Capital Markets Mechanism (CCMM).
• The CIF Secretariat operates under the World Bank, providing administrative and technical support.

Q2. The recently GI-tagged Ambaji Marble, known for its milky-white shine and durability, is primarily quarried in which Indian state?

(a) Rajasthan

(b) Gujarat

(c) Madhya Pradesh

(d) Maharashtra

(e) Karnataka

Answer: b

Solution: 

• Ambaji Marble, sourced from Ambaji town in Gujarat’s Banaskantha district, has been officially granted a Geographical Indication (GI) tag. 
• The GI tag was issued by the Geographical Indications Registry, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, in the name of the Ambaji Marbles Quarry and Factory Association.
• Ambaji Marble is celebrated for its distinct milky-white appearance, often featuring natural gray or beige veining formed due to mineral presence. 
• The marble is known for its exceptional durability, long-lasting shine, and aesthetic appeal.
• It has been widely used in the Ambaji Temple, as well as numerous religious sites, memorials, and monumental buildings across India.

Q3. Bilateral trade between India and Canada recorded a notable rise in 2024. What was the total value of goods and services traded between the two nations during this period?

(a) USD 15 billion

(b) USD 18 billion

(c) USD 23 billion

(d) USD 27 billion

(e) USD 31 billion

Answer: c

Solution: 

• India–Canada bilateral trade recorded a 10% growth in 2024 compared to the previous year. 
•  The total trade in goods and services reached $23 billion in 2024.
• Merchandise trade between the two countries stood at nearly $8 billion, reflecting a 10% year-on-year increase.
• The figures highlight a steady strengthening of economic and commercial ties between India and Canada.

Q4. Recently, Ethiopia has been selected to host the 32nd United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP32) in 2027. The COP32 summit in 2027 will make Ethiopia the ______ African nation to host the event.

(a) Fourth

(b) Fifth

(c) Sixth

(d) Seventh

(e) Eight

Answer: b

Solution: 

• Ethiopia has been selected to host the UN COP32 Climate Summit in 2027, winning the bid over Nigeria. 
• The conference will take place in Addis Ababa, following the endorsement of Ethiopia’s candidature by other African nations during the COP30 plenary in Brazil. 
• Under the UNFCCC’s regional rotation system, the host country also holds the COP Presidency, giving it the authority to set the summit’s agenda, advance national climate priorities, and guide global climate negotiations. 
• The host nation for COP31 (2026) is still undecided, with Australia and Turkey in the running; if consensus is not reached, the summit may default to Bonn, Germany, the headquarters of the UN Climate Agency.
• Africa has previously hosted the COP summit five times: Morocco (2001, 2016), Kenya (2006), South Africa (2011), and Egypt (2022).
• Before Ethiopia, four African countries—Morocco, Kenya, South Africa, and Egypt—have hosted COP summits. Ethiopia becomes the fifth African nation to host a COP event.

Q5. The National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS), in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and the National Critical Information Infrastructure Protection Centre (NCIIPC), organised a three-day Strategic Cyber Exercise. Identify the country that did NOT participate in the Strategic Cyber Exercise for Central Asian nations.

(a) Kazakhstan

(b) Uzbekistan

(c) Turkmenistan

(d) Kyrgyz Republic

(e) Mongolia

Answer: e

Solution: 

• The National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS), in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and the National Critical Information Infrastructure Protection Centre (NCIIPC), organised a three-day Strategic Cyber Exercise in New Delhi from 12–14 November 2025. 
• The exercise was held for Central Asian nations: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.
• This initiative fulfils India’s commitment under the India–Central Asia Meeting of Secretaries of Security Councils/NSAs.
• Participation included technical cyber teams, national CERTs, and relevant security agencies from the invited Central Asian countries. 
• The exercise focused on enhancing cyber preparedness, strengthening cooperation, and improving joint responses to cyber threats.

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