Q1. India’s fisheries sector has received cumulative government investment of approximately:
A. Rs25,000 crore
B. Rs30,000 crore
C. Rs39,000 crore
D. Rs50,000 crore
Answer: C. Rs39,000 crore
Explanation: The fisheries sector has seen investments exceeding Rs39,000 crore since 2015, boosting food security, employment, and exports.
Q2. Coal production from captive and commercial blocks crossed which milestone in FY 2025–26?
A. 100 MT
B. 150 MT
C. 200 MT
D. 250 MT
Answer: C. 200 MT
Explanation: The Ministry of Coal reported that production and dispatch exceeded 200 million tonnes for the first time.
Q3. Which High Court restricted the use of AI in judicial decision-making?
A. Delhi High Court
B. Bombay High Court
C. Gujarat High Court
D. Madras High Court
Answer: C. Gujarat High Court
Explanation: Gujarat High Court emphasized that human reasoning must remain central to justice delivery.
Q4. The Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC) is associated with:
A. Road transport
B. Air cargo
C. Rail freight
D. Inland waterways
Answer: C. Rail freight
Explanation: Indian Railways completed the WDFC to improve freight logistics efficiency.
Q5. India’s maritime cargo handling in FY 2025–26 exceeded:
A. 800 MT
B. 850 MT
C. 900 MT
D. 915 MT
Answer: D. 915 MT
Explanation: The sector recorded over 915 million tonnes, reflecting strong port-led growth.
Q6. Murali Sreeshankar is associated with which sport?
A. Sprinting
B. High jump
C. Long jump
D. Pole vault
Answer: C. Long jump
Explanation: Murali Sreeshankar won the men’s long jump event.
Q7. Bhuvneshwar Kumar became the first fast bowler to achieve which milestone in IPL?
A. 150 wickets
B. 200 wickets
C. 250 wickets
D. 300 wickets
Answer: B. 200 wickets
Explanation: Bhuvneshwar Kumar achieved this landmark in the Indian Premier League.
Q8. The CASA ratio declined to what level in December 2025?
A. 35%
B. 36.5%
C. 37.9%
D. 40%
Answer: C. 37.9%
Explanation: The Reserve Bank of India reported a two-year low CASA ratio.
Q9. Which organization crossed ₹1 lakh crore turnover in FY 2025–26?
A. Mother Dairy
B. Amul
C. Nestle India
D. ITC
Answer: B. Amul
Explanation: Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation, which markets Amul, achieved this milestone.
Q10. Bank of Baroda’s global business crossed:
A. ₹20 lakh crore
B. ₹25 lakh crore
C. ₹30 lakh crore
D. ₹35 lakh crore
Answer: C. ₹30 lakh crore
Explanation: Bank of Baroda reached ₹30.78 lakh crore.
Q11. RBI imposed a penalty on Exclusive Capital Limited amounting to:
A. ₹5 lakh
B. ₹7.5 lakh
C. ₹10.30 lakh
D. ₹15 lakh
Answer: C. ₹10.30 lakh
Explanation: The penalty was due to regulatory non-compliance.
Q12. Axis Bank introduced which feature on its mobile app?
A. Voice banking
B. Aadhaar-based face authentication for mobile update
C. Crypto trading
D. Loan automation
Answer: B. Aadhaar-based face authentication for mobile update
Explanation: Axis Bank launched this digital convenience feature.
Q13. INS Trikand is:
A. Submarine
B. Aircraft carrier
C. Guided missile frigate
D. Patrol vessel
Answer: C. Guided missile frigate
Explanation: It is a frontline warship of the Indian Navy deployed in the Indian Ocean region.
Q14. India’s defence exports in FY 2025–26 reached:
A. ₹25,000 crore
B. ₹30,000 crore
C. ₹35,000 crore
D. ₹38,424 crore
Answer: D. ₹38,424 crore
Explanation: This marks a 66% increase over the previous year.
Q15. The Technology Development Board operates under:
A. Ministry of Defence
B. Ministry of Commerce
C. Department of Science & Technology
D. NITI Aayog
Answer: C. Department of Science & Technology
Explanation: Technology Development Board funds innovation projects.
Q16. Sādhana Saptah 2026 focuses on:
A. Agricultural reforms
B. Digital payments
C. Governance and civil service capacity building
D. Defence training
Answer: C. Governance and civil service capacity building
Explanation: It promotes citizen-centric governance and administrative reforms.
Q17. Bharti Airtel became the world’s:
A. Largest telecom operator
B. Second-largest telecom operator
C. Third-largest telecom operator
D. Fifth-largest telecom operator
Answer: B. Second-largest telecom operator
Explanation: Bharti Airtel crossed 650 million subscribers globally.
Q18. EaseMyTrip partnered with NSDC to promote:
A. IT startups
B. Tourism sector
C. Spiritual services entrepreneurship
D. Manufacturing sector
Answer: C. Spiritual services entrepreneurship
Explanation: The initiative targets India’s growing spiritual tourism ecosystem.
Q19. Japan deployed which missile system recently?
A. Patriot
B. BrahMos
C. Type-12
D. Trident
Answer: C. Type-12
Explanation: Japan deployed its upgraded long-range Type-12 missile system.
Q20. International Day of Sport for Development and Peace is observed on:
A. 4 April
B. 5 April
C. 6 April
D. 7 April
Answer: C. 6 April
Explanation: It highlights the role of sports in peace and development.
Q21. World Health Day is observed on:
A. 5 April
B. 6 April
C. 7 April
D. 8 April
Answer: C. 7 April
Explanation: Observed globally to promote overall health and well-being.