1. The decision to grant lifetime validity for food licences was taken by which ministry?
A. Ministry of Commerce
B. Ministry of Consumer Affairs
C. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
D. Ministry of Agriculture
✅ Answer: C
Explanation:
The ministry approved perpetual validity for licences issued by Food Safety and Standards Authority of India to improve ease of doing business.
2. The FASTag Annual Pass fee was revised by:
A. RBI
B. Ministry of Road Transport
C. National Highways Authority of India
D. NPCI
✅ Answer: C
Explanation:
NHAI revised the fee structure for private non-commercial vehicles to streamline toll collection.
3. The SATHEE application has been developed by the Ministry of Education in collaboration with:
A. IIT Delhi
B. IIT Bombay
C. IIT Madras
D. Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
✅ Answer: D
Explanation:
SATHEE supports students preparing for competitive exams through digital learning tools.
4. Asia’s largest tulip garden is located in:
A. Shimla
B. Leh
C. Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden
D. Gangtok
✅ Answer: C
Explanation:
The garden in Srinagar boosts tourism and horticultural visibility .
5. Gujarat launched a vaccination drive against which disease?
A. Brucellosis
B. Bird Flu
C. Foot and Mouth Disease
D. Lumpy Skin Disease
✅ Answer: C
Explanation:
FMD affects livestock and impacts agricultural productivity and rural economy .
6. The Jnanpith Award 2025 was conferred on:
A. Gulzar
B. Amitav Ghosh
C. Vairamuthu
D. Ruskin Bond
✅ Answer: C
Explanation:
He is a renowned Tamil poet and lyricist honoured with India’s highest literary award .
7. The 98th Academy Awards (Oscars 2026) were held at:
A. Royal Albert Hall
B. Madison Square Garden
C. Dolby Theatre
D. Sydney Opera House
✅ Answer: C
Explanation:
The Oscars were held in Hollywood, Los Angeles , celebrating global cinema.
8. Himachal Pradesh signed an MoU with which organisation to strengthen the dairy sector?
A. NABARD
B. AMUL
C. National Dairy Development Board
D. FSSAI
✅ Answer: C
Explanation:
The agreement aims to improve milk production and dairy infrastructure .
9. The BCCI Naman Awards are related to:
A. Hockey
B. Football
C. Board of Control for Cricket in India
D. Tennis
✅ Answer: C
Explanation:
They honour outstanding achievements in Indian cricket .
10. Fitch Ratings projected India’s GDP growth for FY26 at:
A. 6.5%
B. 7.0%
C. 7.2%
D. 7.5%
✅ Answer: D
Explanation:
Fitch projected 7.5% GDP growth , indicating strong economic outlook.
11. Minimum Public Shareholding (MPS) norms were revised by:
A. RBI
B. SEBI
C. Department of Economic Affairs
D. NITI Aayog
✅ Answer: C
Explanation:
The revision facilitates ease of listing for large companies .
12. National Mission for Financial Inclusion is associated with:
A. PMFBY
B. PMJDY
C. MGNREGA
D. Stand-Up India
✅ Answer: B
Explanation:
NMFI operates under Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana .
13. DCM Shriram Limited received funding from:
A. IMF
B. World Bank
C. International Finance Corporation
D. ADB
✅ Answer: C
Explanation:
IFC is the private sector arm of the World Bank Group .
14. Digital payments growth in India is driven by:
A. SEBI
B. NPCI only
C. RBI only
D. Government, RBI, and NPCI
✅ Answer: D
Explanation:
All three institutions collectively contributed to digital payment expansion .
15. The World Bank loan of USD 300 million is for:
A. Bihar
B. Maharashtra
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. Rajasthan
✅ Answer: C
Explanation:
The loan supports Clean Air Transition Programme .
16. Special Observer for Assam Elections 2026:
A. Rajiv Kumar
B. Sushil Chandra
C. Manjeet Singh
D. Ashok Lavasa
✅ Answer: C
17. Autonomous Maritime Shipbuilding Centre is being set up in:
A. Gujarat
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Kerala
D. Andhra Pradesh
✅ Answer: D
Explanation:
Established in Nellore district .
18. Osbeckia zubeengargiana was discovered in:
A. Kaziranga
B. Manas National Park
C. Sundarbans
D. Gir Forest
✅ Answer: B
19. Butis bargabhimae is a newly discovered:
A. Plant