1.
Which ministry will implement new online gaming regulations from 1 May 2026?
A. Ministry of Home Affairs
B. Ministry of Finance
C. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
D. Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
Answer: C
Explanation: MeitY is responsible for digital governance and will regulate online gaming to ensure safety and transparency.
2.
India’s first AI-based Agricultural Intelligence Ecosystem has been launched by:
A. IIT Delhi
B. Indian Institute of Technology Ropar
C. ICAR
D. NITI Aayog
Answer: B
Explanation: IIT Ropar developed this ecosystem to support precision farming and data-driven agriculture.
3.
The Eco-Sensitive Zone recently notified surrounds which wildlife sanctuary?
A. Kaziranga Wildlife Sanctuary
B. Gir Wildlife Sanctuary
C. Barasingha Wildlife Sanctuary
D. Sundarbans Wildlife Sanctuary
Answer: C
Explanation: A 7 sq km ESZ was declared around Barasingha Wildlife Sanctuary to enhance ecological protection.
4.
Atal Pension Yojana has achieved which milestone?
A. 5 crore enrolments
B. 7 crore enrolments
C. 8 crore enrolments
D. Atal Pension Yojana crossing 9 crore enrolments
Answer: D
Explanation: The scheme crossed 9 crore enrolments, reflecting increased social security coverage.
5.
The ‘VM Frames’ competition was launched to commemorate:
A. 100 years of Independence
B. 75 years of Constitution
C. 50 years of Doordarshan
D. 150 years of Vande Mataram
Answer: D
Explanation: The initiative promotes filmmaking to celebrate 150 years of Vande Mataram.
6.
India’s first intra-city drone delivery trial was conducted in:
A. Mumbai
B. Hyderabad
C. Delhi
D. Bengaluru
Answer: D
Explanation: Bengaluru hosted the pilot project led by FedEx and IIT Madras.
7.
National Panchayati Raj Day is observed on:
A. 23 April
B. 24 April
C. 25 April
D. 26 April
Answer: B
Explanation: It marks the implementation of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment in 1993.
8.
Which entity received approval to open a reinsurance branch in GIFT City?
A. LIC
B. HDFC Life
C. Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company
D. Allianz
Answer: C
Explanation: ADNIC is expanding into India’s international financial hub at GIFT City.
9.
The BSE Housing Finance Index tracks:
A. IT companies
B. Banking stocks
C. Insurance firms
D. Housing finance companies
Answer: D
Explanation: It is a sector-specific index tracking housing finance firms.
10.
Postal Life Insurance was onboarded as a biller by:
A. RBI
B. SEBI
C. NPCI Bharat Bill Pay Limited
D. UIDAI
Answer: C
Explanation: NBBL expanded Bharat Connect services by adding PLI under insurance billing.
11. (Application-based)
How does the AI chatbot “Abhay” by Central Bureau of Investigation primarily benefit citizens?
A. Filing FIRs online
B. Tracking court cases
C. Verifying authenticity of official notices
D. Monitoring cybercrime
Answer: C
Explanation: It helps prevent fraud by allowing users to verify whether notices are genuine.
12. (Application-based)
Why is the Emergency Landing Facility on Purvanchal Expressway strategically important?
A. Tourism promotion
B. Civil aviation expansion
C. Military emergency operations capability
D. Cargo logistics
Answer: C
Explanation: ELFs allow fighter jets to land during emergencies, enhancing defence readiness.
13.
The 11th India–Egypt Joint Defence Committee meeting was held in:
A. New Delhi
B. Mumbai
C. Cairo
D. Alexandria
Answer: C
Explanation: The meeting in Cairo aimed to strengthen bilateral defence cooperation.
14.
EASyMelt technology, recently in news, is related to:
A. Renewable energy
B. AI computing
C. Steel manufacturing
D. Space propulsion
Answer: C
Explanation: It is a low-emission steelmaking technology adopted by Tata Steel.
15.
Gopalrao Patil, who recently passed away, was known for being:
A. Economist
B. Scientist
C. Gopalrao Patil
D. Journalist
Answer: C
Explanation: He was a renowned paediatrician and former Member of Parliament.