MCQ 1 – Startup Ecosystem
Q1. The herSTART 5.0 initiative , aimed at promoting women-led startups, was launched by which state government?
A) Maharashtra
B) Gujarat
C) Karnataka
D) Telangana
✅ Answer: B) Gujarat
Explanation:
The Government of Gujarat launched herSTART 5.0 to support women entrepreneurs and women-led startups through mentorship, innovation support, and access to funding.
MCQ 2 – Artificial Intelligence Startups
Q2. The Sarvam Startup Program , launched to support AI-based startups in India, is an initiative of:
A) OpenAI India
B) Sarvam AI
C) NITI Aayog
D) MeitY
✅ Answer: B) Sarvam AI
Explanation:
Indian generative AI company Sarvam AI launched the Sarvam Startup Program to assist early-stage startups developing AI-based solutions in India.
MCQ 3 – Population Policy
Q3. Which state government announced a ₹25,000 incentive for couples having a second or third child to encourage population growth?
A) Telangana
B) Andhra Pradesh
C) Odisha
D) Tamil Nadu
✅ Answer: B) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
The Andhra Pradesh government introduced this incentive to address demographic challenges and encourage population growth.
MCQ 4 – Digital Health Governance
Q4. The MeHEALTH mobile application , launched to improve access to public healthcare services, is an initiative of which state?
A) Tamil Nadu
B) Kerala
C) Karnataka
D) Goa
✅ Answer: B) Kerala
Explanation:
Kerala’s Health Department launched MeHEALTH , enabling citizens to locate nearby government hospitals and health services easily.
MCQ 5 – Agricultural Exports
Q5. The GI-tagged Karbi Anglong Ginger , recently exported to London for the first time, originates from which state?
A) Meghalaya
B) Nagaland
C) Assam
D) Arunachal Pradesh
✅ Answer: C) Assam
Explanation:
Karbi Anglong Ginger , a Geographical Indication (GI) product from Assam , was exported to London, boosting agricultural exports from the Northeast.
MCQ 6 – Census Preparations
Q6. The official mascots unveiled for Census 2027 are:
A) Pragati and Vikas
B) Shakti and Pragati
C) Bharat and Vikas
D) Pragati and Suraksha
✅ Answer: A) Pragati and Vikas
Explanation:
Union Home Minister Amit Shah unveiled the mascots “Pragati” and “Vikas” as part of preparations for Census 2027 .
MCQ 7 – Inland Waterway Infrastructure
Q7. India’s first riverine lighthouses are being developed along which river?
A) Ganga
B) Brahmaputra
C) Godavari
D) Narmada
✅ Answer: B) Brahmaputra
Explanation:
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways laid the foundation for India’s first riverine lighthouses on the Brahmaputra River to improve navigation safety.
MCQ 8 – Nutrition Programmes
Q8. NITI Aayog signed a Statement of Intent with which organization to improve nutrition and health outcomes in Aspirational Districts?
A) WHO
B) UNICEF
C) World Bank
D) UNDP
✅ Answer: B) UNICEF
Explanation:
NITI Aayog and UNICEF India partnered to strengthen nutrition and health outcomes in Aspirational Districts and Blocks .
MCQ 9 – Banking Sector Ranking
Q9. According to the Brand Finance Banking 500 Report 2026 , which Indian bank ranked 16th globally and 7th in Asia-Pacific ?
A) ICICI Bank
B) HDFC Bank
C) State Bank of India
D) Axis Bank
✅ Answer: C) State Bank of India
Explanation:
State Bank of India (SBI) received an AAA+ brand strength rating , ranking 16th globally and 7th in the Asia-Pacific region .
MCQ 10 – Capital Market Regulation
Q10. What is the name of the AI-based surveillance system launched by SEBI to monitor digital financial content?
A) Suraksha
B) Sudarshan
C) Netra
D) Rakshak
✅ Answer: B) Sudarshan
Explanation:
SEBI introduced “Sudarshan” , an AI-based monitoring system to track financial content online and detect potential market manipulation.
MCQ 11 – International Cooperation
Q11. India signed a Mobility and Migration Partnership Agreement with which country?
A) Sweden
B) Finland
C) Norway
D) Denmark
✅ Answer: B) Finland
Explanation:
India and Finland signed this agreement to strengthen cooperation in education, skilled migration, and workforce mobility .
MCQ 12 – Defence Technology
Q12. The Ghatak UCAV , being developed by DRDO, refers to:
A) A ballistic missile system
B) A stealth unmanned combat aerial vehicle
C) A hypersonic cruise missile
D) A submarine drone
✅ Answer: B) A stealth unmanned combat aerial vehicle
Explanation:
Ghatak UCAV is an indigenous stealth combat drone designed for deep-strike missions without human pilots.
MCQ 13 – Scientific Research
Month: Current Affairs - Mar 07, 2026
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