1. Chirag Paswan inaugurated a Common Incubation Centre at which university?
A. IIT Guwahati
B. Assam University
C. Tezpur University
D. Dibrugarh University
✅ Answer: C. Tezpur University
Explanation:
The centre aims to support food processing startups, innovation, and entrepreneurship in Assam and the Northeast region.
2. AMRUT Mitra Mahotsav 2026 was organised by which ministry?
A. Ministry of Rural Development
B. Ministry of Women and Child Development
C. Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
D. Ministry of Jal Shakti
✅ Answer: C. Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
Explanation:
The event recognised women Self-Help Groups (SHGs) contributing to AMRUT 2.0 urban transformation initiatives .
3. The primary objective of Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 is:
A. Irrigation development
B. River cleaning
C. Universal rural piped drinking water supply
D. Urban sanitation
✅ Answer: C. Universal rural piped drinking water supply
Explanation:
The mission aims to ensure safe and adequate drinking water to every rural household .
4. The elevated corridor connecting Pandu Port was linked to which National Highway?
A. NH-44
B. NH-16
C. NH-7
D. NH-27
✅ Answer: D. NH-27
Explanation:
The project improves logistics, inland water transport, and regional connectivity in Assam .
5. The appointment of State DGPs now involves which two institutions for transparency?
A. Parliament and Judiciary
B. State PSC and High Court
C. Union Public Service Commission and Supreme Court of India
D. Ministry of Home Affairs and CBI
✅ Answer: C. UPSC and Supreme Court
Explanation:
The process ensures merit-based selection and reduces political interference .
6. Which state recently launched its first sounding rocket , entering the private space ecosystem?
A. Karnataka
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Maharashtra
D. Gujarat
✅ Answer: D. Gujarat
Explanation:
This marks Gujarat’s entry into India’s growing private space sector .
7. Indian-origin entrepreneur Surya Midha gained attention for matching a milestone earlier associated with:
A. Elon Musk
B. Bill Gates
C. Mark Zuckerberg
D. Jeff Bezos
✅ Answer: C. Mark Zuckerberg
Explanation:
He matched the youngest self-made billionaire milestone , previously linked with Zuckerberg.
8. The Academy Awards are popularly known as:
A. Golden Globes
B. BAFTA
C. Cannes Awards
D. Oscars
✅ Answer: D. Oscars
Explanation:
The Oscars are among the most prestigious awards in global cinema .
9. India’s performance at the World Boxing Futures Cup 2026 included how many medals?
A. 3
B. 4
C. 5
D. 6
✅ Answer: C. 5
Explanation:
India won 1 gold, 3 silver, and 1 bronze medal , indicating strong emerging talent.
10. The National Stock Exchange of India launched which new commodity derivative?
A. Silver ETF
B. Gold Bond
C. Gold 10 Grams Futures Contract
D. Platinum Futures
✅ Answer: C. Gold 10 Grams Futures Contract
Explanation:
The contract enhances commodity derivatives trading options for investors .
11. Who was appointed as Whole-Time Member of Securities and Exchange Board of India?
A. Ajay Tyagi
B. Madhabi Puri Buch
C. Kompella Venkata Ramana Murty
D. Uday Kotak
✅ Answer: C. K.V. Ramana Murty
Explanation:
The ACC approved his appointment to strengthen regulatory oversight of capital markets .
12. Jose Antonio Kast became the President of which country?
A. Peru
B. Argentina
C. Chile
D. Brazil
✅ Answer: C. Chile
Explanation:
He became the 38th President of Chile after winning the 2025 election.
13. Exercise Sea Dragon 2026 is primarily focused on:
A. Cyber warfare
B. Anti-submarine warfare
C. Air defence
D. Space warfare
✅ Answer: B. Anti-submarine warfare
Explanation:
It is a US-led multinational ASW exercise held in Guam , involving the Indian Navy.
14. IRNSS-1F stopped functioning due to:
A. Fuel depletion
B. Solar panel failure
C. Atomic clock failure
D. Signal interference
✅ Answer: C. Atomic clock failure
Explanation:
The satellite completed its 10-year design life after failure of its atomic clock , affecting navigation services.
15. The CE20 cryogenic engine test was conducted by which organisation?
A. DRDO
B. HAL
C. Indian Space Research Organisation
D. BARC
✅ Answer: C. ISRO
Explanation:
ISRO conducted a sea-level hot test of the CE20 engine , crucial for heavy-lift launch vehicles.
16. T-Hub partnered with which international organisation?
A. JICA
B. World Bank
C. Japan External Trade Organisation
D. OECD
✅ Answer: C. JETRO
Explanation:
The collaboration aims to boost India–Japan deep-tech startup ecosystems .
17. The collaboration between NCB and TraceXero focuses on: