1.
The Government of India approved financial assistance of over ₹460 crore to which airline?
A. IndiGo
B. SpiceJet
C. Alliance Air
D. Air India Express
Answer: C
Explanation: The loan was sanctioned to Alliance Air to restore grounded aircraft and improve operations.
2.
The conservation project recently initiated by ASI is at:
A. Khajuraho Temple
B. Sun Temple, Modhera
C. Konark Sun Temple
D. Brihadeeswara Temple
Answer: C
Explanation: ASI launched a major preservation effort at the UNESCO-listed Konark Sun Temple.
3.
Which city has been selected under the Safe Cities Project 2026?
A. Indore
B. Bhopal
C. Ujjain
D. Dhar
Answer: D
Explanation: Dhar was chosen to improve urban safety, especially for women.
4.
Revised guidelines for the Technology Development and Investment Promotion Scheme were released by:
A. Piyush Goyal
B. Nitin Gadkari
C. Jyotiraditya Madhavrao Scindia
D. Ashwini Vaishnaw
Answer: C
Explanation: Scindia, as Communications Minister, released updated telecom policy guidelines.
5.
India’s only operating alkaline battery manufacturing facility was set up by:
A. Exide Industries
B. Amara Raja
C. Eveready Industries India Limited
D. Panasonic India
Answer: C
Explanation: Eveready established this facility in Samba, J&K.
6.
India International Water Week 2026 was inaugurated by:
A. Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
B. Bhupender Yadav
C. C. R. Patil
D. Kiren Rijiju
Answer: C
Explanation: Jal Shakti Minister C. R. Patil inaugurated the 9th edition.
7.
NAVER Corporation signed an MoU with which Indian company?
A. Infosys
B. Wipro
C. HCL
D. Tata Consultancy Services
Answer: D
Explanation: The partnership focuses on mapping and digital services.
8.
Which country overtook India as the largest maize exporter to Bangladesh?
A. USA
B. China
C. Argentina
D. Brazil
Answer: D
Explanation: Brazil has emerged as the top maize supplier to Bangladesh.
9.
India was placed in Category A (high-risk) by which organization?
A. WADA
B. IOC
C. Athletics Integrity Unit
D. FIFA
Answer: C
Explanation: AIU flagged India due to high doping violations.
10.
World Malaria Day is observed annually on:
A. 7 April
B. 22 April
C. 24 April
D. 25 April
Answer: D
Explanation: It promotes awareness about malaria prevention and elimination.
11. (Application-based)
Approval for MCX to invest in a coal exchange was granted by:
A. RBI
B. Finance Ministry
C. Securities and Exchange Board of India
D. NITI Aayog
Answer: C
Explanation: SEBI regulates securities markets and approved MCX’s expansion into energy trading.
12. (Application-based)
Why is Pay Point India Network’s entry into the RBI’s Centralised Payment System significant?
A. It allows cryptocurrency trading
B. It enables cross-border banking
C. It strengthens digital payment infrastructure
D. It reduces inflation
Answer: C
Explanation: CPS membership enhances fintech participation and improves payment ecosystem efficiency.
13.
“PNB Kiwi Credit Card” is integrated with:
A. NEFT
B. RTGS
C. IMPS
D. UPI
Answer: D
Explanation: The card integrates UPI for seamless digital transactions.
14.
Which country’s President Lee Jae Myung visited India?
A. Japan
B. China
C. South Korea
D. Vietnam
Answer: C
Explanation: The visit marked renewed diplomatic engagement after eight years.
15.
“Taimoor” missile recently tested is:
A. Ballistic missile
B. Surface-to-air missile
C. Cruise missile
D. Air-launched anti-ship cruise missile
Answer: D
Explanation: It is an ALCM developed by Pakistan Navy for maritime strike capability.
16.
Which river hosts China’s new underwater high-speed rail tunnel?
A. Yellow River
B. Mekong River
C. Pearl River
D. Yangtze River
Answer: D
Explanation: The 18-km tunnel runs beneath the Yangtze River.
17.
The China Manned Space Agency selected astronauts from which country?
A. Iran
B. Russia
C. Pakistan
D. Indonesia
Answer: C
Explanation: This reflects growing China–Pakistan cooperation in space.
18.
Vibha Padalkar was reappointed as MD & CEO of:
A. ICICI Prudential
B. SBI Life
C. HDFC Life Insurance Company Limited
D. LIC
Answer: C
Explanation: She will continue for another five-year term from September 2026.
19.
Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan was initially launched in:
A. 2018
B. 2019
C. 2020
D. 2021
Answer: C
Explanation: It was launched on 15 August 2020 and later expanded nationwide.
20.
Nadendla Bhaskara Rao, who passed away recently, served as:
A. Governor
B. Union Minister
C. Nadendla Bhaskara Rao
D. Chief Justice
Answer: C
Explanation: He was a former Chief Minister of undivided Andhra Pradesh.