Q1. The Central Government rolled out ₹235 crore worth of projects in Tamil Nadu primarily to:

A. Promote coastal tourism
B. Strengthen port infrastructure and digital maritime governance
C. Develop inland waterways
D. Modernise fisheries harbours

✅ Answer: B

Explanation:
The projects focus on port infrastructure strengthening and digital maritime governance, not tourism or fisheries.

Q1. The first India International Conference on Democracy and Election Management (IICDEM) 2026 will be hosted by which institution?

A. Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs
B. Election Commission of India
C. NITI Aayog
D. Inter-Parliamentary Union

✅ Answer: B

📝 Explanation:
The Election Commission of India (ECI) will host the first-ever IICDEM 2026 from 21–23 January 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.

Q1. The newly introduced e-B-4 Visa by India is applicable to which category of foreign nationals?

A. Tourists from ASEAN countries
B. Skilled workers from Europe
C. Business visitors from China
D. Investors from Gulf nations

✅ Answer: C

📝 Explanation:
India introduced the e-B-4 electronic business visa exclusively for Chinese nationals to facilitate structured and legitimate business engagement.

Q1. Prasar Bharati initiated steps to resume live radio broadcasts in which language from AIR Imphal?

A. Manipuri
B. Kuki
C. Thadou
D. Mizo

✅ Answer: C. Thadou
📝 Explanation: Live radio broadcasts in Thadou language were halted during Manipur’s ethnic violence in 2023 and are now being resumed by Prasar Bharati.

1. Republic Day 2026 is expected to have strong diplomatic significance due to the likely presence of leaders from which group?

A. G7
B. BRICS
C. European Union
D. ASEAN

Answer: C. European Union
Explanation: EU leaders are likely to attend as Chief Guests, highlighting India–EU strategic ties.