Daily Current Affairs Quiz 17 November 2025, Attempt Important GK Questions for Bank Exam

The Daily Current Affairs Quiz for 17 November 2025 is an essential tool for aspirants preparing for upcoming bank and insurance exams. With competitive exams demanding a strong awareness of recent developments, this quiz helps candidates quickly revise the most relevant news from the day in an exam-oriented format. It covers important updates from national events, global affairs, economic reports, and banking developments that frequently appear in Mains-level questions.

Daily Current Affairs Quiz 17 November 2025

Q1. The Indian Air Force is participating in the 8th edition of the bilateral air exercise ‘Garuda 25’ with the French Air and Space Force at which location in France from November 16–27, 2025?

(a)Lyon Air Base

(b)Paris Air Command

(c)Mont-de-Marsan Air Base

(d)Bordeaux Military Zone

(e)Nancy–Ochey Air Base

Answer: c

Solution: 

• The Indian Air Force (IAF) is participating in the 8th edition of Exercise Garuda 25, a bilateral air exercise with the French Air and Space Force (FASF).
• The exercise is being held at Mont-de-Marsan Air Base, France, from November 16 to 27, 2025.
• Objective: To enhance interoperability, refine air combat tactics, and operate in realistic operational environments.
• IAF Participation: Su-30MKI fighter aircraft, C-17 Globemaster III, and IL-78 air-to-air refueller.
• The exercise involves complex simulated air combat missions, including air-to-air engagements, air defence, and joint strike operations with French multirole fighters.
• The exercise strengthens military cooperation, professional exchanges, tactical learning, and operational synergy between both air forces.
• Other Indo-French exercises: Varuna – Naval, Desert Knight-21 – Air and Shakti – Army

Q2. The 20th Annual International Tipitaka Chanting Ceremony, jointly organised by 17 Buddhist organisations for the first time, will be held at which iconic UNESCO World Heritage Site in December 2025?

(a)Sarnath Temple Complex

(b)Mahabodhi Temple, Bodhgaya

(c)Kushinagar Mahaparinirvana Temple

(d)Nalanda Mahavihara

(e)Ajanta Caves

Answer: b

Solution: 

• In a historic development for Buddhist heritage and inter-sect cooperation, seventeen Buddhist organisations from across India have joined hands for the first time to jointly host the 20th Annual International Tipitaka Chanting Ceremony at the Mahabodhi Temple, Bodhgaya, Bihar.
• This annual event, which has been celebrated since 2006, will be held from 2 to 13 December 2025. The ceremony will be followed by the traditional commemorative walk from Jethian Valley to Venuvana in Rajgir, echoing the ancient Buddhist routes and preserving cultural continuity.

Q3. Recently, the First Ramoji Rao Excellence Awards 22025 were awarded in Seven Categories. In the context of the Ramoji Excellence Awards, the awards are instituted in memory of Ramoji Rao, who was a renowned figure in the ______ industry.

(a)IT

(b)Entertainment

(c)Textile

(d)Media

(e)Both b and d

Answer: e

Solution: 

• The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, attended the inaugural Ramoji Excellence Awards 2025 as the Chief Guest on 17 November 2025 at Ramoji Film City, Hyderabad, Telangana.
• The awards were instituted in memory of media and entertainment icon Ramoji Rao, founder of Ramoji Group.
• The awards ceremony took place on 16 November 2025 and honoured outstanding individuals across seven categories.
• Awardees under different categories:
  • Rural Development: Smt. Amla Ashok Ruia
  • Youth Icon: Shri Srikant Bolla
  • Science & Technology: Prof. Madhavi Latha Gali
  • Service to Mankind: Shri Akash Tandon
  • Art & Culture: Prof. Sathupati Prasanna Sree
  • Journalism: Shri Jaideep Hardikar
  • Woman Achievers: Smt. Pallabi Ghosh
• The awards recognize excellence and societal contributions in diverse fields like development, innovation, social service, arts, journalism, and women empowerment.

Q4. India’s WPI inflation for October 2025 recorded a deflation of ______, the lowest in 27 months.

(a)–0.13%

(b)–1.21%

(c)2.50%

(d)–0.89%

(e)–3.00%

Answer: b

Solution: 

India’s Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation for October 2025 stood at –1.21%, slipping deeper into deflation, compared to –0.13% in September 2025. This marks a 27-month low in WPI inflation.

Q5. Recently, the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) to the Government of India chaired the second annual review meeting of the Rural Technology Action Group (RuTAG) 2.0 initiative. Consider the following statements about RuTAG initative:

1.RuTAG was launched in 2004 to introduce demand-driven technology interventions in rural areas.

2.RuTAG works exclusively with private companies and does not involve NGOs or SHGs.

3.RuTAG 2.0 emphasizes commercialization and large-scale dissemination of rural technologies.

4.RuTAG 2.0 was launched by the Office of the PSA in April 2023.
Which of the above statements are correct?

(a)1 and 2 only

(b)1 and 3 only

(c)1 only

(d)1, 2 and 3 only

(e)None of them are correct

Answer: d

Solution: 

The Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) to the Government of India recently chaired the second annual review meeting of the Rural Technology Action Group (RuTAG) 2.0, assessing progress in rural technology interventions and their implementation across the country.

About RuTAG Initiative

• The Rural Technology Action Group (RuTAG) was launched in 2004 by the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (OPSA) to the Government of India. Hence statement 1 is correct.
• It acts as a platform for providing science and technology–based solutions to rural challenges.
• The initiative focuses on demand-driven technology interventions, identifying gaps at the grassroots level.
• Technologies developed under RuTAG undergo upgradation, prototype development, field validation, and demonstrations before dissemination.
• RuTAG works closely with NGOs, SHGs, community groups, start-ups, and other stakeholders to identify technology needs. 

About RuTAG 2.0

• Launched: April 2023 by the Office of the PSA. Hence statement 3 is correct.
• Focus: Commercialization of rural technologies, market readiness, and wider rural accessibility. Hence statement 2 is correct.
• Aims to translate innovative ideas into market-ready products, enhancing rural livelihoods and ensuring sustainable development.
• Strengthens India’s efforts to use technology for rural transformation and socio-economic empowerment.

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