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.

Q1. The Grand International Exposition of Sacred Piprahwa Relics, inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi, is associated with which religious tradition?

A. Jainism
B. Hinduism
C. Buddhism
D. Sikhism

✅ Answer: C. Buddhism

📝 Explanation:
The Piprahwa relics are linked to Bhagwan Buddha and are among the most significant Buddhist archaeological findings, associated with his mortal remains.

Q1. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) recently withdrew which requirement for the Car/Jeep/Van FASTag category?

A. Minimum balance mandate
B. Know Your Vehicle (KYV) requirement
C. Annual FASTag renewal
D. GPS-based vehicle tracking

✅ Answer: B

📝 Explanation:
NHAI withdrew the Know Your Vehicle (KYV) requirement for Car/Jeep/Van FASTag users to reduce compliance burden and simplify usage.

Q1. India achieved its highest-ever trademark registrations in a single financial year during which period?

A. FY 2023–24
B. FY 2024–25
C. FY 2025–26
D. FY 2022–23

✅ Answer: B

📝 Explanation:
India recorded its highest-ever trademark registrations during FY 2024–25, reflecting growing innovation, IP awareness, and business formalisation.

Q1. Which Indian startup developed India’s first indigenously built MRI scanner in 2025?

A. Bharat Electronics
B. Tata Medical Systems
C. VoxelGrids
D. Trivitron Healthcare

✅ Answer: C. VoxelGrids
📝 Explanation: VoxelGrids, a Zoho-backed med-tech startup, developed India’s first indigenous MRI scanner, advancing Make in India in healthcare technology.