1. what is the name of the organization that launches the VAANI Scheme?
A. UGC
B. AICTE
C. NITI Aayog
D. NCERT
Answer: B
Rationale: AICTE introduced VAANI program to spread Indian languages among technical education.
The Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026, has been unsuccessful due to the following reasons:
A. It was turned down by Rajya Sabha.
B. It had no Presidential approval.
C. It did not get a simple majority
D. It was not able to get two-thirds majority.
Answer: D
Rationale: The changes to the constitution need a special majority (two-thirds) which the bill failed to obtain.
3. What is the main idea that the Startup India initiative seeks to promote?
A. Agriculture exports
B. Manufacturing only
C. Innovation and entrepreneurship.
D. Foreign investment only
Answer: C
Elaboration: Startup India is aimed at promoting entrepreneurship and innovation in sectors.
4. Which state passed the Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Bill, 2026?
A. Haryana
B. Punjab
C. Rajasthan
D. Himachal Pradesh
Answer: B
Justification: The Punjab Legislative Assembly under CM Bhagwant Mann passed the bill.
5. ISO 50001:2018 was granted to BWSSB on:
A. Water purification
B. Waste management
C. Energy management
D. Urban planning
Answer: C
Rationale: ISO 50001 is linked to energy management systems and efficiency.
6. Which were the official languages in Meghalaya?
A. Mizo and English
B. Khasi and Garo
C. Manipuri and Bengali
D. Bodo and Assamese.
Answer: B
Explanation: Khasi was given official status as a language along with English.
7. Who was the richest Asian in 2026?
A. Mukesh Ambani
B. Ratan Tata
C. Gautam Adani
D. Azim Premji
Answer: C
Rationale: Gautam Adani has replaced Mukesh Ambani to become the wealthiest man in Asia.
8. World liver day is held on:
A. 7 April
B. 10 April
C. 19 April
D. 22 April
Answer: C
Explanation: It is celebrated on 19 April every year to raise awareness on liver health.
9. The Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool aims to: (Application-based)
A. Promote exports
B. Offer maritime risk cover.
C. Control shipping companies.
D. Control port tariffs.
Answer: B
Purpose: This pool is meant to address and insure the maritime risks, particularly during global uncertainties.
10. Dearness Allowance (DA) is given to:
A. Exclusively private workers.
B. Only MPs
C. Government employees
D. Farmers
Answer: C
Clarification: DA assists government workers in counterbalancing inflation.
11. APCRDA is linked to development of:
A. Hyderabad
B. Visakhapatnam
C. Amaravati
D. Bengaluru
Answer: C
Background: APCRDA is planning Amaravati to be the capital of Andhra Pradesh.
12. The ‘Water Forward’ initiative targets: (Conceptual)
A. Increasing irrigation
B. Water security of 1 billion people.
C. Hydropower generation
D. Ocean conservation
Answer: B
Rationale: The project aims at enhancing access to water and water security in the world.
13. NSE was allowed to invest in:
A. Gold Exchange
B. Power Exchange
C. National Coal Exchange of India Limited.
D. Forex Exchange
Answer: C
Reason: NSE is investing in a coal trading site.
14. The proposed G20 satellite by ISRO will mainly monitor:
A. Defence operations
B. Navigation systems
C. Climate and pollution.
D. Communication signals
Answer: C
Purpose: The satellite will monitor climate change, air pollution, and weather.
15. What is the importance of finding Calamaria garoensis? (Critical Thinking)
A. It boosts tourism
B. It indicates biodiversity richness
C. It helps agriculture
D. It takes the place of endangered species.
Answer: B
Rationalization: New species description brings about the ecological variation and conservation necessity.