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Current Affairs Quiz — 13 November 2026
Q1. Who has been appointed as the new Chairman of Tata Investment Corporation Limited (TICL)?
Answer: (B) Bahram Vakil — Bahram Vakil has been appointed as the new Chairman of Tata Investment Corporation Limited, succeeding Noel N. Tata. Noel N. Tata retired and was given the honorary title of Chairman Emeritus.
Q2. The Union Cabinet recently approved the extension of which scheme until March 31, 2031, for another five years?
Answer: (C) Credit Guarantee Fund for Micro Units — The Union Cabinet approved the continuation of the Credit Guarantee Fund for Micro Units (CGFMU) for another five years, until March 31, 2031. This scheme provides credit guarantee coverage to lending institutions against default risk for micro unit loans.
Q3. Which prominent personality attended the 105th Foundation Day celebrations of Tamilnad Mercantile Bank (TMB) in Thoothukudi?
Answer: (C) Vice President of India — The Vice President of India, C P Radhakrishnan, attended the 105th Foundation Day celebrations of Tamilnad Mercantile Bank (TMB) in Thoothukudi (Tuticorin), Tamil Nadu.
Q4. What is Moody's revised GDP growth forecast for India's Financial Year 2026-27, as stated in its 'Global Macro Outlook 2027-28'?
Answer: (C) 7.0% — Moody's Ratings, a US-based global credit rating agency, has revised India's GDP growth forecast for Financial Year 2026-27 to 7%, up from its earlier projection of 6.5%. This revision indicates a more optimistic outlook for India's economic performance.
Q5. What is the theme for the 45th India International Trade Fair (IITF 2026) which will be inaugurated in New Delhi?
Answer: (B) "Vikas aur Virasat" (Development and Heritage) — The theme for the 45th India International Trade Fair (IITF 2026) is "Vikas aur Virasat," which translates to "Development and Heritage." The event will be inaugurated by Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
Q6. The Second National Tribal Literary Festival 2026, inaugurated in New Delhi, focuses on what primary objectives?
Answer: (C) Preserving and promoting tribal literature, indigenous languages, folklore and oral traditions — The festival's focus is on the preservation and promotion of tribal literature, indigenous languages, folklore, and oral traditions. It was inaugurated in New Delhi by Union Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram as part of the Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas Pakhwada.
Q7. What is the theme for the 57th International Film Festival of India (IFFI 2026) to be held in Goa?
Answer: (C) "Stories Without Borders" — The 57th International Film Festival of India (IFFI 2026) will be held in Goa with the theme "Stories Without Borders." The festival is organized by the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) in association with the Government of Goa.
Q8. Which of the following beaches in Maharashtra recently received the International Blue Flag Certification for the 2026-27 season?
Answer: (D) Ladghar Beach — Three beaches in Maharashtra—Ladghar (Ratnagiri), Guhagar (Ratnagiri), and Shrivardhan (Raigad)—have received the International Blue Flag Certification for the 2026-27 season, marking a first for the state. This certification is given for meeting high standards of cleanliness, water quality, and sustainable tourism.
Q9. Which country is scheduled to host the 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit in 2026?
Answer: (D) Philippines — The Philippines will host the 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit and Related Summits in Manila. The theme for the summit is "Navigating Our Future, Together." India is a strategic partner but not an ASEAN member.
Q10. Where was the first BIMSTEC Health Ministers' Meeting, attended by Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda, held?
Answer: (C) Colombo — Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda represented India at the 1st BIMSTEC Health Ministers' Meeting, which was held in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The meeting adopted a Joint Ministerial Statement and the Revised BIMSTEC Plan of Action on Public Health (2026-2030).
Q11. Who won India's first-ever boxing gold medal at the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in the Men's 50 kg category?
Answer: (C) Lairenlakpam Ambekar Meetei — Lairenlakpam Ambekar Meetei, an Indian boxer from Manipur, secured the gold medal in the Men's 50 kg category at the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, marking India's first-ever boxing gold at this event.
Q12. Who became the first Indian woman to win a boxing gold medal at the 2026 Youth Olympic Games?
Answer: (D) Gunjan — Indian boxer Gunjan, from Haryana, achieved a historic feat by winning the gold medal in the Women's 48 kg category at the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, becoming the first Indian woman to win a boxing gold at this event.
Q13. The Technology Development Board (TDB) recently signed an agreement with Astrome Technologies Pvt Ltd for the development of what kind of system?
Answer: (B) An AI-enabled Electronic Intelligence Satellite Constellation — The Technology Development Board (TDB), under the Department of Science and Technology, signed an agreement with Astrome Technologies Pvt Ltd, Bengaluru, to develop an indigenous AI-enabled Electronic Intelligence (AI-ELINT) Satellite Constellation for national security. The project is supported by ₹64.05 crore under the RDI Fund.
Q14. William D. Nordhaus, who recently passed away, was a Nobel Prize laureate in which field?
Answer: (D) Economic Sciences — William D. Nordhaus, an American economist, was a co-recipient of the 2018 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences. He was known for developing the Dynamic Integrated Climate-Economy (DICE) Model, which examines the interplay between economic growth, carbon emissions, and climate change.
Q15. The 9th National Naturopathy Day will be observed on 18 November 2026 at which location?
Answer: (D) Nagamangala (Karnataka) — The 9th National Naturopathy Day will be observed on 18 November 2026 at the Central Research Institute of Yoga and Naturopathy (CRIYN), Nagamangala, Karnataka. The Ministry of Ayush began observing this day in 2018.
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