1. The government proposed increasing the annual income eligibility limit for ration cards from ₹1.2 lakh to:
A) ₹1.8 lakh
B) ₹2 lakh
C) ₹2.5 lakh
D) ₹3 lakh
Answer: C) ₹2.5 lakh
Explanation:
The proposed increase aims to bring more families under welfare schemes and improve access to subsidized benefits.
2. Infrastructure and hydropower projects worth nearly ₹2,600 crore are linked to which river?
A) Ganga
B) Narmada
C) Chenab
D) Godavari
Answer: C) Chenab
Explanation:
India approved major projects associated with the Chenab River to strengthen energy production and regional development.
3. “Vaman Van” is planned as:
A) A space research centre
B) A biodiversity and ecological learning space
C) A wildlife rehabilitation centre
D) A botanical research laboratory
Answer: B) A biodiversity and ecological learning space
Explanation:
The Delhi Forest Department plans Vaman Van as an interactive area promoting environmental awareness and conservation education.
4. Under Project Cheetah, India’s cheetah population has reached:
A) 42
B) 46
C) 53
D) 60
Answer: C) 53
Explanation:
The programme reached a significant milestone with 53 cheetahs, including 33 cubs born in India.
5. Which work won the International Booker Prize 2026?
A) Silent River
B) Taiwan Travelogue
C) Eastern Echoes
D) Memory Island
Answer: B) Taiwan Travelogue
Explanation:
Taiwan Travelogue received international recognition through the International Booker Prize 2026.
6. Tripti Mukherjee is associated with which traditional art form?
A) Madhubani Painting
B) Pattachitra
C) Kantha Embroidery
D) Warli Art
Answer: C) Kantha Embroidery
Explanation:
Tripti Mukherjee was recognised for preserving and promoting Kantha embroidery from West Bengal.
7. Soumya Swaminathan was elected as a Fellow of:
A) Royal Geographical Society
B) Royal Society
C) Indian National Science Academy
D) World Science Council
Answer: B) Royal Society
Explanation:
Election as a Fellow of the Royal Society is considered among the highest honours in scientific research.
8. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the Indian War Memorial at:
A) Seoul Memorial Park
B) Busan Defence Complex
C) Imjingak Peace Park
D) Jeju National Park
Answer: C) Imjingak Peace Park
Explanation:
The memorial inauguration symbolises stronger ties between India and South Korea.
9. Which football club won the Indian Super League 2026 title for the first time?
A) Mohun Bagan
B) Kerala Blasters
C) Mumbai City FC
D) East Bengal FC
Answer: D) East Bengal FC
Explanation:
East Bengal FC ended a 22-year wait by winning its first ISL title.
10. “RAINMUMBAI” is India’s first:
A) Rainfall prediction app
B) Weather insurance scheme
C) Exchange-traded weather derivatives contract
D) Monsoon tracking satellite
Answer: C) Exchange-traded weather derivatives contract
Explanation:
NCDEX introduced RAINMUMBAI to help participants manage weather-related financial risks.
11. ICRA revised India’s FY2026–27 GDP growth forecast to:
A) 5.8%
B) 6.2%
C) 6.8%
D) 7.1%
Answer: B) 6.2%
Explanation:
ICRA reduced its earlier estimate of 6.5% to 6.2%.
12. INS Sanghmitra belongs to which category?
A) Aircraft Carrier
B) Destroyer
C) Offshore Patrol Vessel
D) Submarine
Answer: C) Offshore Patrol Vessel
Explanation:
INS Sanghmitra is the first among four Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels for the Indian Navy.
13. The UMMID programme is related to:
A) Digital education
B) Rare genetic disorders
C) Rural development
D) Agricultural innovation
Answer: B) Rare genetic disorders
Explanation:
The programme focuses on inherited and rare genetic diseases and their management.
14. The “Suryastra” system can strike targets up to:
A) 100 km
B) 150 km
C) 250 km
D) 300 km
Answer: D) 300 km
Explanation:
India successfully tested Suryastra with precise targeting capability up to 300 kilometres.
15. Which missile was recently tested by Russia?
A) BrahMos-II
B) RS-28 Sarmat
C) Topol-M
D) Iskander-M
Answer: B) RS-28 Sarmat
Explanation:
Russia tested the RS-28 Sarmat Intercontinental Ballistic Missile from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome.
16. The newly discovered dinosaur species in Southeast Asia is named:
A) Titanosaurus rex
B) Nagatitan chaiyaphumensis
C) Dracorex maximus
D) Megaraptor orientalis
Answer: B) Nagatitan chaiyaphumensis
Explanation:
Researchers identified Nagatitan chaiyaphumensis as the largest dinosaur discovered in Southeast Asia.
17. Kami Rita Sherpa created history by climbing Mount Everest for the:
A) 28th time
B) 30th time
C) 32nd time
D) 35th time
Answer: C) 32nd time
Explanation:
Kami Rita Sherpa broke his own record by reaching the summit of Mount Everest for the 32nd time.