1. NITI Aayog approved funding of ₹1.55 crore for which initiative?
A. Digital India Centre
B. RISE Centre
C. Startup India Hub
D. Skill India Mission
Answer: B
Explanation: The funding is for the RISE (Rural Innovations Incubation, Skilling and Entrepreneurship) Centre to promote rural innovation.
2. The RISE Centre is located in:
A. Telangana
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Andhra Pradesh
D. Karnataka
Answer: C
Explanation: It is being established in NTR district of Andhra Pradesh.
3. The revamped PM Internship Scheme primarily focuses on:
A. Defence training
B. Export promotion
C. Skill development and employability
D. Agricultural subsidies
Answer: C
Explanation: The scheme aims to improve youth participation and employment readiness.
4. The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026 was passed by:
A. Rajya Sabha
B. Lok Sabha
C. State Assemblies
D. Supreme Court
Answer: B
Explanation: The Lok Sabha passed the amendment bill to strengthen transgender rights.
5. India’s sports economy crossed which milestone in 2025?
A. $1 billion
B. $2 billion
C. $5 billion
D. $10 billion
Answer: B
Explanation: It surpassed $2 billion due to growth in sports infrastructure and leagues.
6. The Supreme Court ruled that SC status applies only to followers of:
A. All religions
B. Hinduism only
C. Hinduism, Sikhism, Buddhism
D. Hinduism and Christianity
Answer: C
Explanation: As per constitutional provisions, SC status is limited to these three religions.
7. The Sugam Digital Gujarat Initiative is related to:
A. Agriculture reforms
B. E-governance services
C. Defence modernization
D. Tourism promotion
Answer: B
Explanation: It focuses on digitising citizen services for efficient governance.
8. India’s updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) are for which period?
A. 2025–2030
B. 2030–2035
C. 2031–2035
D. 2026–2031
Answer: C
Explanation: The updated NDCs cover the period 2031–2035.
9. India won how many bronze medals at the Asia Cup World Ranking Tournament Stage 1?
A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Four
Answer: B
Explanation: India secured two bronze medals in team events.
10. World Theatre Day is observed on:
A. March 25
B. March 26
C. March 27
D. March 28
Answer: C
Explanation: It is observed annually on 27 March.
11. India’s health insurance premium crossed:
A. ₹50,000 crore
B. ₹80,000 crore
C. ₹1 lakh crore
D. ₹1.2 lakh crore
Answer: D
Explanation: Premium collections exceeded ₹1.2 lakh crore.
12. Which organization raised India’s GDP forecast to 7.1% for FY27?
A. IMF
B. World Bank
C. S&P Global
D. Fitch Ratings
Answer: C
Explanation: S&P Global cited strong economic fundamentals.
13. “NxtOption” trading platform was launched by:
A. Zerodha
B. HDFC Securities
C. ICICI Direct
D. Angel One
Answer: B
Explanation: It is designed for retail investors to trade derivatives.
14. SEBI partnered with which company to introduce verified badges for investment apps?
A. Microsoft
B. Amazon
C. Google
D. Meta
Answer: C
Explanation: This aims to reduce digital financial fraud.
15. JICA signed loan agreements worth:
A. ₹10,000 crore
B. ₹12,500 crore
C. ₹16,420 crore
D. ₹20,000 crore
Answer: C
Explanation: These loans support infrastructure and development projects.
16. Raajmarg Infrastructure Investment Trust (RIIT) is sponsored by:
A. RBI
B. SEBI
C. NHAI
D. LIC
Answer: C
Explanation: NHAI sponsors RIIT to mobilize infrastructure funding.
17. RIIT was listed on:
A. NSE
B. BSE
C. MCX
D. NCDEX
Answer: B
Explanation: It was listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange.
18. UNESCO raised concerns over which project?
A. Ken-Betwa Link
B. Ganga Cleaning
C. Aghanashini–Vedavathi river-linking
D. Tehri Dam
Answer: C
Explanation: Concerns relate to environmental and heritage impacts.
19. The consultative meeting on BRO was chaired by:
A. Narendra Modi
B. Rajnath Singh
C. Amit Shah
D. Nitin Gadkari
Answer: B
Explanation: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh chaired the meeting.
20. PRISM-SG portal is related to:
A. Agriculture
B. Defence
C. Rail-road infrastructure coordination
D. Banking
Answer: C
Explanation: It enhances coordination in infrastructure projects.
21. Agnikul Cosmos tested which engine?
A. Vikram
B. Agnite
C. Cryo-X
D. Gaganyaan
Answer: B
Explanation: Agnite is a rocket booster engine developed by Agnikul.