Q1. In March 2026, the unemployment rate in India was:
A. 4.2%
B. 4.8%
C. 5.1%
D. 5.5%
Answer: C
Explanation: PLFS revealed that the unemployment rate was 5.1% according to the National Statistics Office.
Q2. What policy is to be implemented as instructed by the Karnataka High Court?
A. Home work policy.
B. Equal pay policy
C. Menstrual leave policy.
D. Pension reform policy.
Answer: C
Rationale: The court ordered the state to introduce menstrual leave in industries.
Q3. What company was certified with Farm Sustainability Assessment 3.0?
A. Reliance Industries
B. ITC Limited
C. Tata Group
D. Adani Group
Answer: B
Reason: ITC Limited was the first Indian company to attain this certification.
Q4. India seeks to become self-reliant in cocoa production by:
A. 2030
B. 2035
C. 2040
D. 2050
Answer: C
Elaboration: India has set itself a target of 2040 to decrease dependency on imports.
Q5. The approved SEZ of semiconductor which is in India is situated at:
A. Noida
B. Pune
C. Dholera
D. Chennai
Answer: C
Location: Tata Semiconductor SEZ is located in Dholera, Gujarat.
Q6. HAL has entered into a jet engine co-production contract with:
A. Boeing
B. Airbus
C. GE Aerospace
D. Lockheed Martin
Answer: C
Reason: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited has collaborated with GE Aerospace.
Q7. TIME100 List is published by:
A. Forbes
B. Bloomberg
C. TIME Magazine
D. Economist
Answer: C
Elaboration: The list is published in TIME Magazine every year.
Q8. In 2026, R. Vaishali won which tournament?
A. Chess Olympiad
B. Asian Chess Championship.
C. FIDE Female Candidates.
D. World Rapid Championship.
Answer: C
Reason: R. Vaishali has won the FIDE Women Candidates Tournament.
Q9. World Hemophilia Day is celebrated on:
A. 15 April
B. 16 April
C. 17 April
D. 18 April
Answer: C
Explanation: It is celebrated on 17th April every year.
Q10. The premium in non-life insurance in India in FY26 was:
A. ₹2.5 lakh crore
B. ₹3.0 lakh crore
C. ₹3.35 lakh crore
D. ₹4.0 lakh crore
Answer: C
Explanation: The sector recorded 9.2% growth reaching ₹3.35 lakh crore.
Q11. (Critical Thinking)
In case imports increase more than the exports, what will be the probable effect?
A. Trade surplus grows.
B. Trade deficit increases.
C. Inflation decreases
D. Currency strengthens
Answer: B
Explanation: When the growth of imports is faster than that of exports, there is a larger trade deficit.
Q12. What applications did LIC start?
A. LIC Pay & LIC Wallet
B. MyLIC Customer App & Super Sales Saathi.
C. LIC Digital & LIC Pro
D. LIC Connect & LIC Secure
Answer: B
Explanation: Life Insurance Corporation of India launched both apps.
Q13. DoT and SEBI have signed an MoU to deal with:
A. Cyber warfare
B. Telecom fraud in finance
C. Banking mergers
D. Tax evasion
Answer: B
Rationalisation: Department of Telecommunications and Securities and Exchange Board of India seek to reduce frauds.
Q14. (Application-Based)
Introduction of a domestic aircraft engines (F404-IN20) depot will mainly:
A. Increase imports
B. Minim maintenance expenses and reliance.
C. Burn more fuel.
D. Hold up aircraft production.
Answer: B
Justification: Local depot facilities decrease the use of foreign maintenance and enhance efficiency.
Q15. Cyrtodactylus raimonaensis means:
A. A new plant species
B. A bird species
C. A species of gecko with bent toes.
D. A marine organism
Answer: C
Description: It is a recently identified species of the gecko around Raimona National Park.