20 MCQs — 12 Easy, 6 Medium, 2 Hard. Sources: Press Information Bureau (PIB) & Reuters
Q1 (Easy)On 3 Nov 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed which conclave focused on science, technology, and innovation?
Answer: B. Emerging Science, Technology & Innovation Conclave (ESTIC 2025)
PIB published the Prime Minister’s address to ESTIC 2025 held 3–5 Nov 2025.
Source: “Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addresses the Emerging Science, Technology & Innovation Conclave (ESTIC) 2025” — Press Information Bureau, 03-Nov-2025.
Q2 (Easy)Which news agency reported that the Indian rupee was prone to fall past its record low on 3 Nov 2025?
Answer: B. Reuters
Reuters published a story on 03-Nov-2025 about the rupee being prone to fall past its record low.
Source: “India rupee prone to fall past record low, rate outlook key for bond yields” — Reuters, 03-Nov-2025.
Q3 (Easy)Which economic indicator showed improvement in India in October 2025 according to Reuters on 3 Nov 2025?
Answer: B. Manufacturing growth (PMI)
Reuters reported that India’s manufacturing growth picked up in October 2025 (PMI data).
Source: “India manufacturing growth picks up in October as domestic demand strengthens, PMI shows” — Reuters, 03-Nov-2025.
Q4 (Easy)Which cement company reported soaring profit on 3 Nov 2025 due to price recovery and volume growth, per Reuters?
Answer: C. Ambuja Cements
Reuters reported Ambuja Cements’ profits rose on price recovery and higher volumes on 03-Nov-2025.
Source: “India’s Ambuja Cements profit soars on price recovery, volumes growth” — Reuters, 03-Nov-2025.
Q5 (Easy)On 3 Nov 2025 the Prime Minister expressed condolences and announced ex-gratia for victims of a mishap in which city?
Answer: A. Jaipur, Rajasthan
PIB posted the PM’s condolence and PMNRF ex-gratia announcement for the Jaipur mishap on 03-Nov-2025.
Source: “Prime Minister condoles loss of lives due to a mishap in Jaipur, Rajasthan. PM announces ex-gratia from PMNRF.” — Press Information Bureau, 03-Nov-2025.
Q6 (Easy)Which government department’s press release on 03 Nov 2025 noted disposal of 5,169 public grievances and e-waste revenue generation?
Answer: A. Department of Public Enterprises (DPE)
A PIB release on 03-Nov-2025 recorded DPE’s disposal figures and revenue from scrap/e-waste.
Source: Press Information Bureau, 03-Nov-2025.
Q7 (Easy)Which high-level officer made remarks linking ‘Blending Tradition with Technology’ for coir’s global success on 3 Nov 2025?
Answer: C. Vice-President
A PIB item on 03-Nov-2025 quoted the Vice-President on coir’s global success by blending tradition with technology.
Source: Press Information Bureau, 03-Nov-2025.
Q8 (Easy)Reuters on 3 Nov 2025 wrote that foreign holdings of Indian bonds were poised to reach new highs due to bets on what?
Answer: B. Rate cut bets
Reuters reported foreign holdings of Indian bonds were rising on expectations of RBI rate cuts.
Source: “Foreign holdings of Indian bonds poised to reach new highs on rate cut bets” — Reuters, 03-Nov-2025.
Q9 (Easy)Which of these was an RBI-sensitive market topic highlighted by Reuters on 3 Nov 2025?
Answer: B. Rupee outlook and bond yields
Reuters coverage on 03-Nov-2025 discussed rupee risks and implications for bond yields.
Source: Reuters, 03-Nov-2025.
Q10 (Medium)ESTIC 2025 (3–5 Nov) invited Nobel laureates and over how many participants according to PIB?
Answer: C. 3,000
PIB stated ESTIC 2025 would bring together more than 3,000 participants including Nobel laureates.
Source: “Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addresses the Emerging Science, Technology & Innovation Conclave (ESTIC) 2025” — Press Information Bureau, 03-Nov-2025.
Q11 (Medium)Reuters’ PMI story on 3 Nov 2025 said manufacturing growth picked up in October primarily because of what?
Answer: C. Strengthening domestic demand
Reuters noted domestic demand strengthened, helping manufacturing PMI pick up in October.
Source: “India manufacturing growth picks up in October as domestic demand strengthens, PMI shows” — Reuters, 03-Nov-2025.
Q12 (Medium)Which of the following corporate events was reported by Reuters on 03 Nov 2025?
Answer: B. Ambuja Cements reported profit surge
Reuters ran a story on Ambuja Cements’ profit increase on 03-Nov-2025.
Source: Reuters — “India’s Ambuja Cements profit soars on price recovery, volumes growth” (03-Nov-2025).
Q13 (Medium)PIB’s 03-Nov-2025 DPE release reported revenue generation from disposal of scrap and e-waste of approximately:
Answer: C. ₹41.37 lakh
The DPE-related PIB release reported ₹41.37 lakh revenue from disposal of scrap and e-waste.
Source: Press Information Bureau, 03-Nov-2025.
Q14 (Easy)Which official portal publishes the English rendering of the PM’s speeches and other government press releases referenced here?
Answer: B. pib.gov.in (Press Information Bureau)
The Press Information Bureau (pib.gov.in) hosts official English press releases and speeches.
Source: Press Information Bureau releases, 03-Nov-2025.
Q15 (Easy)Which government fund did the Prime Minister announce ex-gratia from for victims of the Jaipur mishap?
Answer: B. Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF)
PIB reported the PM announced ex gratia assistance from the PMNRF for the Jaipur mishap victims.
Source: Press Information Bureau, 03-Nov-2025.
Q16 (Medium)Reuters coverage on 03 Nov 2025 about the rupee noted market attention towards which official’s rate outlook?
Answer: B. RBI Governor
The Reuters piece linked rupee moves and bond yields to the rate outlook set by the RBI Governor.
Source: Reuters — “India rupee prone to fall record low, rate outlook key for bond yields” (03-Nov-2025).
Q17 (Hard)Which Reuters story on 03 Nov 2025 combined commentary on both foreign bond inflows and expectations of future RBI action?
Answer: B. Foreign holdings of Indian bonds poised to reach new highs on rate cut bets
The Reuters piece explicitly linked rising foreign bond holdings to market bets on future RBI rate cuts.
Source: “Foreign holdings of Indian bonds poised to reach new highs on rate cut bets” — Reuters, 03-Nov-2025.
Q18 (Hard)According to Reuters on 03 Nov 2025, which of these best summarises the near-term bond/FX market implication?
Answer: B. Rupee at risk of further depreciation; bonds supported by rate cut expectations
Reuters commentary on 03-Nov-2025 noted rupee downside risk while foreign bond flows were buoyed by rate-cut expectations.
Source: Reuters, 03-Nov-2025.
Q19 (Easy)Which sector did Reuters highlight as showing demand strength in its 03 Nov 2025 manufacturing report?
Answer: B. Domestic manufacturing demand
The Reuters PMI report emphasised strengthening domestic demand as a driver of manufacturing growth.
Source: Reuters — “India manufacturing growth picks up in October as domestic demand strengthens, PMI shows” (03-Nov-2025).
Q20 (Easy)Which two primary sources were used to prepare these MCQs for 03 Nov 2025?
Answer: B. Press Information Bureau (PIB) and Reuters
These MCQs are based on official PIB releases and Reuters news reports dated around 03-Nov-2025.
Sources: PIB releases and Reuters stories, 03-Nov-2025.
