1. Kerala’s first private medical museum, the Museum of Medical Archives, has been established in:
A) Kochi
B) Kozhikode
C) Thrissur
D) Thiruvananthapuram
Answer: D) Thiruvananthapuram
Explanation:
The museum was created to preserve the history and development of medical science in Kerala.
2. The Investors Support Portal was launched under which mission?
A) Digital India Mission
B) India Semiconductor Mission
C) Startup India Mission
D) Make in India Mission
Answer: B) India Semiconductor Mission
Explanation:
The portal aims to improve investor facilitation and strengthen India’s semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem.
3. Yoga Mahotsav 2026 will be hosted at which UNESCO World Heritage Site?
A) Ajanta Caves
B) Konark Sun Temple
C) Khajuraho Group of Monuments
D) Hampi
Answer: C) Khajuraho Group of Monuments
Explanation:
The event marks the 25-day countdown to the International Day of Yoga 2026.
4. India discovered a new natural gas-bearing zone in which state?
A) Gujarat
B) Rajasthan
C) Assam
D) Odisha
Answer: B) Rajasthan
Explanation:
The discovery was made in the Dandewala field and is expected to strengthen domestic energy resources.
5. Which company commissioned a 37 GWh Battery Energy Storage System at Khavda?
A) Tata Power
B) NTPC
C) Adani Green Energy
D) JSW Energy
Answer: C) Adani Green Energy
Explanation:
The project was commissioned in Gujarat to support clean energy storage and renewable power management.
6. India and which country aim to finalize the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement by the end of 2026?
A) Australia
B) Germany
C) Canada
D) France
Answer: C) Canada
Explanation:
Both countries agreed to strengthen economic cooperation through a broad-based trade agreement.
7. Who authored the book “Apnapan: Narendra Modi Sang Mere Anubhav”?
A) Amit Shah
B) Shivraj Singh Chouhan
C) Rajnath Singh
D) Dharmendra Pradhan
Answer: B) Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Explanation:
The Union Agriculture Minister launched the book in New Delhi.
8. International Day of Action for Women’s Health is observed every year on:
A) 25 May
B) 26 May
C) 27 May
D) 28 May
Answer: D) 28 May
Explanation:
The day promotes awareness about women’s health and reproductive rights.
9. RBI issued amendment directions for which banking institutions?
A) Payment Banks only
B) Small Finance Banks only
C) Urban and Rural Co-operative Banks
D) Foreign Banks only
Answer: C) Urban and Rural Co-operative Banks
Explanation:
The amendments were introduced to strengthen governance standards in the cooperative banking sector.
10. IRDAI reported that Insurance Ombudsman offices resolved more than how many grievances during FY2025–26?
A) 21,000
B) 31,000
C) 41,000
D) 51,000
Answer: C) 41,000
Explanation:
IRDAI stated that more than 41,000 grievances were resolved during the financial year.
11. Which fintech platform received Corporate Agency and ISNP licences from IRDAI?
A) Razorpay
B) Jumpp
C) Paytm
D) BharatPe
Answer: B) Jumpp
Explanation:
Jumpp received the licences to strengthen its insurance and fintech operations.
12. RBI imposed a monetary penalty of ₹2.70 lakh on:
A) Newa Investments Private Limited
B) LIC Housing Finance
C) Bajaj Finserv
D) Muthoot Finance
Answer: A) Newa Investments Private Limited
Explanation:
The penalty was imposed for non-compliance with RBI regulatory norms.
13. Which organisation released the report “State and Trends of Carbon Pricing 2026”?
A) IMF
B) UNEP
C) World Bank Group
D) WTO
Answer: C) World Bank Group
Explanation:
The report analyses global developments related to carbon pricing systems and climate policy.
14. Elias George was appointed as Part-Time Chairman of:
A) South Indian Bank
B) Federal Bank
C) Canara Bank
D) Indian Overseas Bank
Answer: B) Federal Bank
Explanation:
RBI approved the appointment of former IAS officer Elias George as Part-Time Chairman.
15. FSIB recommended D. Sivakumar for the post of Deputy Managing Director of:
A) NABARD
B) SIDBI
C) IIFCL
D) EXIM Bank
Answer: C) IIFCL
Explanation:
The recommendation was made for India Infrastructure Finance Company Limited.
16. Which country launched the Shenzhou-23 spacecraft mission?
A) Russia
B) United States
C) Japan
D) China
Answer: D) China
Explanation:
China launched the mission carrying three astronauts to the Tiangong Space Station.
17. Which force completed its first all-women international Mount Everest expedition?
A) BSF
B) CRPF
C) ITBP
D) CISF
Answer: C) ITBP
Explanation:
The Indo-Tibetan Border Police successfully completed the historic expedition to Mount Everest.
18. LIC acquired 26 crore equity shares of which bank?