Q1. The free electricity scheme for handloom and powerloom weavers has been launched by which state?
A. Telangana
B. Andhra Pradesh
C. Tamil Nadu
D. Karnataka
Answer: B. Andhra Pradesh
Explanation: The scheme was introduced by the Andhra Pradesh Government under CM Nara Chandrababu Naidu with an annual outlay of ₹150 crore.
Q2. The National Piped Natural Gas Drive 2.0 has been extended till:
A. 31 May 2026
B. 30 June 2026
C. 31 July 2026
D. 30 April 2026
Answer: B. 30 June 2026
Explanation: The Government of India extended the scheme to boost PNG coverage and increase natural gas share to 15% in the energy mix.
Q3. The Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act amendment declares which city as the sole capital?
A. Visakhapatnam
B. Vijayawada
C. Amaravati
D. Tirupati
Answer: C. Amaravati
Explanation: The Lok Sabha amendment officially recognizes Amaravati as the only capital of Andhra Pradesh.
Q4. Lakhpati Bitiya Yojana is associated with:
A. Skill development for women
B. Girl child education and financial security
C. Women entrepreneurship
D. Maternal health
Answer: B. Girl child education and financial security
Explanation: The Delhi Government launched this scheme to support girls from birth to higher education financially.
Q5. Panchayat Satat Vikas Puraskar is awarded by:
A. Ministry of Rural Development
B. NITI Aayog
C. Ministry of Panchayati Raj
D. Ministry of Finance
Answer: C. Ministry of Panchayati Raj
Explanation: The awards recognize Panchayats for sustainable development achievements.
Q6. Air India signed a codeshare agreement with which airline?
A. Emirates
B. Qatar Airways
C. Uzbekistan Airways
D. Turkish Airlines
Answer: C. Uzbekistan Airways
Explanation: Air India partnered with Uzbekistan Airways to enhance connectivity with Central Asia.
Q7. Starlink India signed an MoU with which state government?
A. Nagaland
B. Assam
C. Meghalaya
D. Manipur
Answer: C. Meghalaya
Explanation: The agreement aims to improve high-speed internet access in remote areas.
Q8. Which airport was named World’s Best Airport 2026?
A. Dubai International Airport
B. Hamad International Airport
C. Singapore Changi Airport
D. Heathrow Airport
Answer: C. Singapore Changi Airport
Explanation: Singapore Changi Airport received this recognition at the Skytrax Awards.
Q9. Anahat Singh and Abhay Singh are associated with which sport?
A. Tennis
B. Badminton
C. Squash
D. Table Tennis
Answer: C. Squash
Explanation: Both players were honored by the Asian Squash Federation.
Q10. CBIC is related to which sector?
A. Banking
B. Taxation
C. Defence
D. Education
Answer: B. Taxation
Explanation: Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs handles indirect taxes like GST and customs.
Q11. RBI has deferred the implementation of the CME framework to:
A. 1 May 2026
B. 1 June 2026
C. 1 July 2026
D. 1 August 2026
Answer: C. 1 July 2026
Explanation: Reserve Bank of India postponed the revised Capital Market Exposure norms.
Q12. Ind AS compliance has been made mandatory for insurers by:
A. SEBI
B. RBI
C. IRDAI
D. NABARD
Answer: C. IRDAI
Explanation: Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India mandated adoption from 1 April 2026.
Q13. The ₹1,950 crore defence contract was signed with:
A. HAL
B. DRDO
C. BEL
D. BHEL
Answer: C. BEL
Explanation: Bharat Electronics Limited will supply mountain radar systems to the IAF.
Q14. ‘Malwan’ is associated with:
A. Missile system
B. Submarine
C. Anti-Submarine Warfare Craft
D. Aircraft carrier
Answer: C. Anti-Submarine Warfare Craft
Explanation: Built by Cochin Shipyard Limited, it enhances naval defence.
Q15. INS Shachi and ICGS Achal were built by:
A. Mazagon Dock
B. Cochin Shipyard
C. Goa Shipyard Limited
D. Hindustan Shipyard
Answer: C. Goa Shipyard Limited
Explanation: Goa Shipyard Limited achieved this milestone in indigenous shipbuilding.
Q16. Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth has been appointed as:
A. Army Chief
B. Vice Chief of Army Staff
C. Defence Secretary
D. CDS
Answer: B. Vice Chief of Army Staff
Explanation: He assumed charge as VCOAS.
Q17. Burra Vamsi Rama Mohan is associated with:
A. NTPC
B. Power Grid Corporation
C. ONGC
D. GAIL
Answer: B. Power Grid Corporation
Explanation: He has been appointed CMD of Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd.
Q18. The ICP App launched by Costa Rica helps in:
A. Weather forecasting
B. Identifying venomous snakes
C. Forest mapping
D. Disaster management
Answer: B. Identifying venomous snakes
Explanation: It helps users identify dangerous snakes and avoid misidentification risks.
Q19. CCMS Portal is related to:
A. Banking services
B. Parliamentary functioning
C. Health services
D. Education system
Answer: B. Parliamentary functioning
Explanation: Launched by Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs to manage consultative committees.
Q20. SHe-Box Portal is related to:
A. Cybersecurity
B. Women safety at workplace
C. Child protection
D. Digital banking
Answer: B. Women safety at workplace
Explanation: Launched by Ministry of Women and Child Development under the PoSH Act, 2013.
Q21. Poshan Tracker is used for:
A. Tracking school attendance
B. Monitoring nutrition programs
C. Banking transactions
D. Agricultural data
Answer: B. Monitoring nutrition programs
Explanation: It tracks Anganwadi Centres, workers, and beneficiaries for better nutrition governance.