1.
Which state launched India’s first state-supported Centre of Excellence in Space Technology?
A. Tamil Nadu
B. Maharashtra
C. Karnataka
D. Telangana
Answer: C
Explanation: Karnataka launched India’s first state-backed Centre of Excellence in Space Technology in Bengaluru to boost research and innovation in the space sector.
2.
The Cell Broadcast System (CBS) launched in New Delhi is mainly related to:
A. Satellite television
B. Emergency disaster alerts
C. Mobile banking security
D. Digital education services
Answer: B
Explanation: CBS is designed to deliver real-time emergency alerts and disaster warnings directly to mobile users.
3.
The “Padma Doree” initiative combines Eri silk with which traditional weaving style?
A. Banarasi
B. Pochampally
C. Chanderi
D. Kanjeevaram
Answer: C
Explanation: The initiative merges Northeast India’s Eri silk tradition with Madhya Pradesh’s Chanderi weaving craft.
4.
Which district is set to become India’s first organised pearl farming cluster?
A. Ranchi
B. Hazaribag
C. Dhanbad
D. Bokaro
Answer: B
Explanation: Jharkhand’s Hazaribag district is being developed as the country’s first pearl farming cluster.
5.
R. K. Anand and Suparna Sharma received the Pulitzer Prize 2026 for reporting on:
A. Climate change
B. Space technology
C. Cybercrime and digital surveillance
D. Sports corruption
Answer: C
Explanation: The journalists were recognised internationally for their investigative work on cyber fraud and surveillance.
6.
India ranked _____ in the World Press Freedom Index 2026.
A. 120th
B. 145th
C. 157th
D. 170th
Answer: C
Explanation: India was placed 157th in the index released by Reporters Without Borders.
7.
Under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0, the Ministry of Jal Shakti signed agreements with which states?
A. Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan
B. Uttarakhand, Karnataka, Tripura
C. Assam, Bihar, Odisha
D. Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa
Answer: B
Explanation: Reform-linked MoUs were signed with Uttarakhand, Karnataka, and Tripura.
8.
World Asthma Day is observed every year on:
A. First Monday of May
B. First Tuesday of May
C. 5 May only
D. Last Tuesday of April
Answer: B
Explanation: World Asthma Day is observed annually on the first Tuesday of May to spread awareness about respiratory health.
9.
SEBI proposed amendments to Securitised Debt Instrument regulations mainly to align with whose guidelines?
A. IMF
B. NABARD
C. RBI
D. World Bank
Answer: C
Explanation: The amendments are intended to align SDI regulations with RBI’s securitisation norms.
10.
The Asian Development Bank announced a USD 70 billion initiative primarily for:
A. Defence manufacturing
B. Rural healthcare
C. Energy and digital infrastructure
D. Agricultural exports
Answer: C
Explanation: The initiative focuses on expanding energy and digital connectivity across Asia-Pacific by 2035.
11. (Application-Based)
A rise in non-food credit growth generally indicates:
A. Declining economic activity
B. Reduced bank lending
C. Increased economic momentum and borrowing
D. Lower industrial production
Answer: C
Explanation: Strong non-food credit growth reflects rising lending activity and improving economic conditions.
12.
Who was appointed as Chairman of Prasar Bharati?
A. Ravi K.
B. Om Birla
C. Prasoon Joshi
D. Adar Poonawalla
Answer: C
Explanation: Lyricist and communications expert Prasoon Joshi was appointed Chairman of Prasar Bharati.
13.
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited appointed whom as its new CMD?
A. Ravi K.
B. Kamakodi
C. Rohit Jain
D. Lakshmi Mittal
Answer: A
Explanation: Ravi K. became the new Chairman and Managing Director of HAL.
14. (Critical Thinking)
Why is the RBI shifting more gold reserves into domestic custody?
A. To reduce gold imports
B. To strengthen reserve management and security
C. To promote jewellery exports
D. To control inflation
Answer: B
Explanation: Domestic custody enhances strategic control, reserve management, and financial security.
15.
Which IPL franchise is set to be acquired by a consortium involving Lakshmi Mittal’s family and Adar Poonawalla?
A. Chennai Super Kings
B. Gujarat Titans
C. Rajasthan Royals
D. Punjab Kings
Answer: C
Explanation: The consortium signed an agreement to acquire Rajasthan Royals at a multi-billion-dollar valuation.