1. Which state has taken the first steps towards adopting the Uniform Civil Code (UCC)?
A. Gujarat
B. Uttarakhand
C. Chhattisgarh
D. Madhya Pradesh
Answer: C
Explanation: Chhattisgarh constituted a top-level committee led by CM Vishnu Deo Sai to draft a UCC framework.
2. Who is presiding over the first high level conference of CAPFs?
A. Amit Shah
B. Rajnath Singh
C. Narendra Modi
D. Ajit Doval
Answer: C
Rationalization: PM Narendra Modi will lead the conference in order to enhance coordination among CAPFs.
3. Which of the following bills did not come before the special Parliament session?
A. Delimitation Bill 2026
B. Constitution (131 st Amendment) Bill
C. Bill C. Union Territory Laws (Amendment)
D. Finance Bill 2026
Answer: D
Rationale: The said legislative proposals did not include the Finance Bill.
4. How did the Supreme Court decide over dowry as a result of social pressure?
A. Both the parties are punishable.
B. The family of the groom is the only one that is punished.
C. Victims cannot be prosecuted.
D. Dowry is legal
Answer: C
Rationale: The Court made it clear that victims who are compelled to give dowry cannot be considered as culprits.
5. What was the award that Sayani Gupta won in 2026?
A. Padma Shri
B. National Film Award.
C. Harvard South Asian Person of the Year.
D. Cannes Jury Award
Answer: C
Rationale: She was known in her contribution to storytelling and representation.
6. On 27 April 2026, India will sign an FTA with which country?
A. Australia
B. Canada
C. New Zealand
D. UK
Answer: C
Justification: The India- New Zealand FTA is designed to increase trade and collaboration.
7. India is the:
A. 3rd largest economy
B. 4th largest economy
C. 5th biggest economy
D. 6th largest economy
Answer: D
Elaboration: IMF estimates India to be the 6 th largest economy with an approximate GDP of $4.15 trillion.
8. Which body introduced a graded contract system for domestic players?
A. BCCI
B. ICC
C. Mumbai Cricket Association.
D. DDCA
Answer: C
Rationale: MCA was the first state association to implement structured contracts.
9. FIU-IND signed MoUs with which institutions?
A. RBI & NABARD
B. PFRDA & SEBI
C. IRDAI & NABARD
D. SIDBI & SEBI
Answer: B
Rationale: These MoUs will help mitigate money laundering and other financial crimes.
10. Which platform did SEBI loosen the norms?
A. Stock Exchange
B. Commodity Exchange
C. Social Stock Exchange.
D. Forex Market
Answer: C
Rationale: The relocation will enhance the non-profit fundraising.
11. Which index is associated with a ULIP by Bajaj Allianz?
A. Nifty 50
B. Sensex
C. Nifty Bank
A. Mutual fund: D. Nifty 500 Low Volatility 50.
Answer: D
Explanation: The fund is aimed at long term, stable returns on investments.
12. What is the implication of an increase in WPI inflation? (Conceptual)
A. Falling production
B. Increasing wholesale prices.
C. Fall in exports.
D. Lower demand
Answer: B
Definition: WPI indicates the price trends in wholesale; an increase indicates cost pressures in the economy.
13. Which company was granted permission to commence Primary Dealer business by RBI?
A. Bajaj Finance
B. Shriram Finance
C. Tata Capital
D. L&T Finance
Answer: B
Rationale: It was approved through its subsidiary.
14. What is China being referred to as, as the largest trading partner of India? (Application-based)
A. Only highest imports.
B. Exports alone, highest.
C. Greatest bilateral trade.
D. Trade surplus
Answer: C
Elucidation: It is founded on overall amount of trade of over 150 billion dollars.
15. What is the World Heritage Day (18 April)?
A. Promote tourism
B. Revere monuments only.
C. Build awareness about conserving cultural heritage.
D. Fund heritage projects.
Answer: C
Purpose: The day is dedicated to safeguarding and conserving world cultural heritage.