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INS Taragiri was commissioned at which place in April 2026?
[A] Mumbai
[B] Kochi
[C] Visakhapatnam
[D] Kolkata
Answer: C
The Annual Survey of Incorporated Services Sector Enterprises (ASISSE) has been launched by which organization?
[A] National Statistics Office
[B] NITI Aayog
[C] Reserve Bank of India
[D] Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
Answer: A
Who won the 2026 Australian Open Men’s Singles title?
[A] Novak Djokovic
[B] Carlos Alcaraz
[C] Jannik Sinner
[D] Daniil Medvedev
Answer: A
Which country’s airport ranked first in the Skytrax World Airport Awards 2026?
[A] Carlos Alcaraz
[B] Singapore
[C] Jannik Sinner
[D] Daniil Medvedev
Answer: C
The Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS) platforms are regulated by which authority?
[A] Ministry of Finance
[B] Securities and Exchange Board of India
[C] National Payments Corporation of India
[D] Reserve Bank of India
Answer: D
Which bank has become India’s largest Urban Co-operative Bank (UCB) after crossing ₹1 lakh crore total business in FY 2025–26?
[A] Saraswat Co-operative Bank
[B] Cosmos Co-operative Bank
[C] NKGSB Co-operative Bank
[D] Abhyudaya Co-operative Bank
Answer: A
NASA is the space agency of which country that launched the Artemis II mission, setting a world record for the longest distance travelled by humans in space?
[A] America
[B] Russia
[C] India
[D] China
Answer: A
Which organization has launched the e-SafeHER Cyber Security Awareness Programme?
[A] Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)
[B] National Commission for Women (NCW)
[C] Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), Hyderabad
[D] Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)
Answer: C
Who has recently been appointed to the UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR)?
[A] Priti Saran
[B] Arvind Panagariya
[C] Raghuram Rajan
[D] Shashi Tharoor
Answer: A
The “Nari Shakti Vandan Run” is organised by which ministry?
[A] Ministry of Women and Child Development
[B] Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
[C] Ministry of Defence
[D] Ministry of Home Affairs
Answer: B
The PACE satellite mission has been launched by which space organization?
[A] European Space Agency (ESA)
[B] Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
[C] National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
[D] Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)
Answer: C
The ALH Mk III is a variant of which indigenous helicopter?
[A] Rudra
[B] Dhruv
[C] Cheetah
[D] Light Combat Helicopter
Answer: B
Who has been appointed as the MD & CEO of the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC)?
[A] T. Koshy
[B] Ritesh Tiwari
[C] Manoj Mittal
[D] Vibhor Jain
Answer: D
Astra Mark-2 missile is developed by which organisation?
[A] Defence Research and Development Organisation
[B] Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
[C] Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
[D] Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
Answer: A
Where is the Gujarat government going to develop the ‘Indo-Taiwan Industrial Park’?
[A] Ahmedabad
[B] Sanand-Dholera region
[C] Vadodara
[D] Surat
Answer: B
Where is the India-Uzbekistan joint military exercise ‘DUSTLIK 2026’ being held?
[A] Namangan, Uzbekistan
[B] Tashkent, Uzbekistan
[C] New Delhi, India
[D] Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Answer: A
Which state has become the first in India to launch a Marine Spatial Plan (MSP) for integrated coastal management?
[A] Odisha
[B] Gujarat
[C] Kerala
[D] Tamil Nadu
Answer: A
The Bharat Steel 2026 Summit will be held in:
[A] New Delhi
[B] Mumbai
[C] Kolkata
[D] Chennai
Answer: A
Which country recently launched its new AI governance framework in 2026?
[A] India
[B] UK
[C] China
[D] Russia
Answer: A
“Exercise Desert Tiger 2026” was conducted between India and which country?
[A] France
[B] Russia
[C] USA
[D] UAE
Answer: A
Who has been appointed as the new CEO of Intel in 2026?
[A] Pat Gelsinger
[B] Lip-Bu Tan
[C] Sundar Pichai
[D] Satya Nadella
Answer: B
Which Indian state launched the “Green Hydrogen Policy 2026”?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Maharashtra
[C] Rajasthan
[D] Gujarat
Answer: D
Which organization released the “Global Economic Outlook 2026”?
[A] World Bank
[B] WTO
[C] IMF
[D] UNDP
Answer: C
“Exercise Varuna 2026” is a naval exercise between India and which country?
[A] Russia
[B] France
[C] USA
[D] Japan
Answer: B
Which country successfully tested a hypersonic missile in April 2026?
[A] Russia
[B] China
[C] USA
[D] India
Answer: D
Which ministry launched the “Digital India Literacy Mission 2026”?
[A] Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)
[B] Ministry of IT
[C] Ministry of Communications
[D] Ministry of Education
Answer: B
Who received the CBE honour?
[A] Emma Watson
[B] Carey Mulligan
[C] Kate Winslet
[D] Anne Hathaway
Answer: B
CERT-In operates under which ministry?
[A] Electronics & IT
[B] Ministry of Defence
[C] Ministry of Communications
[D] Ministry of Home Affairs
Answer: A
CM-302 missile is developed by which country?
[A] Russia
[B] China
[C] India
[D] USA
Answer: B
The “BHASHINI for Seva-Sanchalan” initiative is a collaboration between which two organizations
[A] MeitY & PFRDA
[B] Ministry of Home Affairs and NITI Aayog
[C] Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and BHASHINI
[D] Ministry of Education and NCERT
Answer: A
The primary objective of PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana is to:
[A] Promote nuclear energy
[B] Provide free electricity through rooftop solar
[C] Expand thermal power
[D] Reduce LPG consumption
Answer: B
Nobel Prize is awarded in how many categories?
[A] 5
[B] 6
[C] 7
[D] 8
Answer: B
Exercise Malabar includes India, the USA, Japan and which country?
[A] UK
[B] Australia
[C] France
[D] Germany
Answer: B
The Governor of the Reserve Bank of India is appointed by:
[A] Parliament
[B] President of India
[C] PM
[D] Finance Minister
Answer: B
Who will host the World Junior Shooting Championship 2028?
[A] Australia
[B] China
[C] India
[D] USA
Answer: A
Human Development Index includes which dimension?
[A] Military strength
[B] Life expectancy
[C] Export value
[D] Inflation
Answer: B
The indigenous ‘SAKSHAM’ Anti-Drone Grid, launched by the Indian Army, was developed in collaboration with which company?
[A] Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Ghaziabad
[B] Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
[C] Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
[D] Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL)
Answer: C
The seventh edition of the joint military exercise ‘DUSTLIK 2026’ between India and Uzbekistan commenced in which region of Uzbekistan?
[A] Namangan region
[B] Bukhara Region
[C] Tashkent Region
[D] Samarkand Region
Answer: A
Which bank has recently launched its first dedicated retail banking product, ‘Smart Save Account’, to expand its presence in the retail segment?
[A] HDFC Bank
[B] State Bank of India
[C] ICICI Bank
[D] Axis Bank
Answer: B
Which organization has launched the world’s first global university for wildlife and veterinary sciences?
[A] Vantara
[B] World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
[C] Wildlife Trust of India (WTI)
[D] International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
Answer: A
Which company launched the new AI model “Muse Spark”?
[A] Google
[B] Meta Platforms
[C] OpenAI
[D] Microsoft
Answer: B
Who has become the first BJP Chief Minister of Bihar?
[A] Samrat Choudhary
[B] Nitish Kumar
[C] Sushil Kumar Modi
[D] Jitan Ram Manjhi
Answer: A
Which organization released the Global Economic Outlook mid-2026 update?
[A] IMF
[B] World Bank
[C] WTO
[D] UNDP
Answer: A
India approved a major semiconductor SEZ in which location?
[A] Dholera
[B] Noida
[C] Pune
[D] Chennai
Answer: A
The G20 discussions on food and fertilizer crisis are being led by which country recently?
[A] India
[B] USA
[C] China
[D] Brazil
Answer: B
Which organization is planning multiple space missions, including Gaganyaan-related launches?
[A] NASA
[B] ISRO
[C] ESA
[D] SpaceX
Answer: B
Which global issue is affecting India’s economy due to oil supply concerns?
[A] Iran–US conflict
[B] Russia-Ukraine war
[C] US-China trade war
[D] Israel-Palestine conflict
Answer: A
Which region is strategically important for Iran–USA tensions due to oil shipping routes?
[A] Panama Canal
[B] Strait of Hormuz
[C] Suez Canal
[D] Bering Strait
Answer: B
Which Middle Eastern country is Iran’s key regional rival supported by USA?
[A] Iraq
[B] Israel
[C] Syria
[D] Lebanon
Answer: B
Which country is hosting the ICC Cricket World Cup 2027?
[A] Australia–New Zealand
[B] India–Sri Lanka
[C] South Africa–Zimbabwe–Namibia
[D] England
Answer: C
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51-75 Current Affairs Questions and Answers
- Who is the author of the recently launched book ‘The World after Gaza’?
[A] Arundhati Roy
[B] Pankaj Mishra
[C] Chetan Bhagat
[D] Shashi Jharool
Answer: B - Which country recently became a partner state of the BRICS group? Scheme launched?
[A] Nigeria
[B] Saudi Arabia
[C] Iran
[D] Argentina
Answer: A - When was the recently discussed Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) Scheme launched?
[A] 2014
[B] 2015
[C] 2016
[D] 2017
Answer: B - In the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25 final, which team defeated Vidarbha to win the title?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Karnataka
[C] Maharashtra
[D] Uttar Pradesh
Answer: B - Which organization has launched the quantum processor ‘Willow’?
[A] Amazon
[B] Meta
[C] Google
[D] Microsoft
Answer: C - When does the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) celebrate its foundation day every year?
[A] 18th January
[B] 20th January
[C] 19th January
[D] 21st January
Answer: C - In which state is Kokborak Day celebrated?
[A] Tripura
[B] Ladakh
[C] Arunachal Pradesh
[D] Rajasthan
Answer: A - Donald Trump is which number president of the United States?
[A] 46th
[B] 47th
[C] 45th
[D] 44th
Answer: B - Who recently won the India Open 2025 men’s singles title?
[A] Kidambi Srikanth
[B] H.S. Prannoy
[C] Viktor Axelsen
[D] Anthony Ginting
Answer: C - Which heritage site from India has been recently included in the World Monuments Watch List 2025?
[A] Kaziranga National Park
[B] Taj Mahal
[C] Ajanta – Ellora Caves
[D] Historic Building along the Musi River
Answer: B - Abdal-Kuri Island, which was seen in the news, is located in which ocean?
[A] Pacific Ocean
[B] Indian Ocean
[C] Atlantic Ocean
[D] Arctic Ocean
Answer: B - Which organisation released the Global Risks Report 2025?
[A] International Monetary Fund
[B] United Nations Development Programme
[C] World Economic Forum
[D] United Nations Environment Programme
Answer: C - The Nord Stream pipeline is constructed under which sea?
[A] Red Sea
[B] Arabian Sea
[C] Black Sea
[D] Baltic Sea
Answer: D - The Trajan 155 mm towed artillery gun system was developed by India, and which country?
[A] Russia
[B] Australia
[C] Japan
[D] France
Answer: D - Which Indian Naval ship (INS) participated in the fourth edition of the multinational exercise LA PEROUSE?
[A] INS Surat
[B] INS Kolkata
[C] INS Mumbai
[D] INS Vikrant
Answer: C - Project Veer Gatha 4.0 is a joint initiative of which ministries?
[A] Ministry of Home Affairs and Ministry of Youth Affairs
[B] Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Education
[C] Ministry of Culture and Ministry of Defence
[D] Ministry of Education and Ministry of Sports
Answer: B - Which ministry has launched the National River Traffic and Navigation System (NRT & NS)?
[A] Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
[B] Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways
[C] Ministry of Jal Shakti
[D] Ministry of Defence
Answer: B - Cyber-Security Grand Challenge (CSGC 2.0) has been launched by whom?
[A] Ministry of Defence and the Indian Army
[B] Ministry of Science and Technology and ISRO
[C] Ministry of Home Affairs and NITI Aayog
[D] Ministry of Technology and Data Security Council of India
Answer: D - Who has been sworn in as the new Justice of the Supreme Court?
[A] Justice Ashok Ganguly
[B] Justice K. Vinod Chandran
[C] Justice Vinod Kumar
[D] Justice Deepak Mishra
Answer: B - The falcated duck was recently spotted at which protected area in Haryana?
[A] Nahar Wildlife Sanctuary
[B] Bhindawas Wildlife Sanctuary
[C] Sultanpur National Park
[D] Kalesar National Park
Answer: C - Which institution developed the Central Suspect Registry?
[A] Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
[B] Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C)
[C] Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)
[D] National Investigation Agency (NIA)
Answer: B - With which country has India signed a deal for the export of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles?
[A] Indonesia
[B] Bangladesh
[C] Ukraine
[D] India
Answer: A - Which state government has launched the SHE COHORT 3.0 initiative to empower women-led startups?
[A] Odisha
[B] Haryana
[C] Punjab
[D] Gujarat
Answer: C - Which of the following is the best description of ‘Nag Mk 2 Missile’?
[A] It is a land variant of a short-range submarine-launched Ballistic Missile (SLBM).
[B] It is the third-generation Anti-Tank Fire-and-Forget Guided Missile.
[C] It is India’s first indigenously produced medium-range surface-to-air missile.
[D] None of the above
Answer: B - What is the main objective of Exercise Devil Strike conducted by the Indian Army?
[A] Testing new technologies
[B] Expanding international military alliances
[C] Enhancing combat preparedness and operational capabilities
[D] Conducting humanitarian assistance missions
Answer: C
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- Which player of the Indian women’s cricket team was appointed as DSP in UP Police?
[A] Harmanpreet Kaur
[B] Smriti Mandhana
[C] Deepti Sharma
[D] Richa Ghosh
Answer: C - Which State has inaugurated the International Saraswati Mahotsav?
[A] Andhra Pradesh
[B] Haryana
[C] Karnataka
[D] Uttar Pradesh
Answer: B - Recently, which scheme was launched by the government to provide loan guarantees for MSMEs?
[A] Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme for MSMEs (MCGS-MSMEs)
[B] Credit-Linked Capital Subsidy Scheme
[C] Stand-Up India Scheme
[D] Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana
Answer: A - Who was named ICC Women’s Cricketer of the Year 2024?
[A] Smriti Mandhana
[B] Ellyse Perry
[C] Amelia Kerr
[D] Alyssa Healy
Answer: C - In which of the following cities did the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) establish a new regional office?
[A] Haridwar
[B] Varanasi
[C] Kashi
[D] Ujjain
Answer: B - Which of the following is NOT a member of the Selection Committee for appointing the CEC and ECs?
[A] The Prime Minister
[B] The Chief Justice of India
[C] The Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha
[D] A Cabinet Minister nominated by the Prime Minister
Answer: B - What is the limit of non-taxable income as per the new regime 2025?
[A] 10 lakhs
[B] 12 lakhs
[C] 11 lakhs
[D] 13 lakhs
Answer: B - When is Indian Coast Guard Raising Day celebrated every year?
[A] 1st Feb
[B] 31st Jan
[C] 30th Jan
[D] 2nd Feb
Answer: A - From which Udyan Utsav 2025 at Rashtrapati Bhavan will start?
[A] 2nd Feb
[B] 3rd Feb
[C] 1st Feb
[D] 4th Feb
Answer: A - Which country recently became the first in Africa to be acknowledged by the WHO for interrupting the transmission of Onchocerca volvulus?
[A] Kenya
[B] Egypt
[C] Nigeria
[D] Niger
Answer: D - Who will be the pilot of the upcoming Axiom-4 mission to the International Space Station (ISS)?
[A] Stawosz Uznanski-Wisniewski
[B] Peggy Whitson
[C] Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla
[D] Tibor Kapu
Answer: C - Which state recently approved a pilot study for regulated cannabis cultivation?
[A] Himachal Pradesh
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Haryana
Answer: A - Which board was established to promote Makhana cultivation in Bihar as part of the budget initiatives?
[A] Fisheries and Aquaculture Board
[B] Bihar Crop Improvement Board
[C] Makhana Board
[D] Agricultural Development Board
Answer: C - Greg Bell, who recently passed away, was a famous long jumper from which country?
[A] Australia
[B] Germany
[C] USA
[D] Canada
Answer: C - Point Nemo, which was seen in the news, is located in which ocean?
[A] Atlantic Ocean
[B] Indian Ocean
[C] Arctic Ocean
[D] Pacific Ocean
Answer: D - Which institution recently extracted silicon carbide from simulated moon soil?
[A] IIT Bombay
[B] IIT Kanpur
[C] IIT Delhi
[D] IIT Madras
Answer: D - Which city is the host of the first Raisina Middle East Conference?
[A] Riyadh
[B] Abu Dhabi
[C] Cairo
[D] Beirut
Answer: B - Ramappa Temple is located in which state?
[A] Telangana
[B] Gujarat
[C] Tamil Nadu
[D] Maharashtra
Answer: A - What is the name of the indigenous dog breed recently recognized by ICAR-NBAGR from the Himalayas?
[A] Damchi
[B] Gaddi
[C] Bakharwal
[D] Bangara
Answer: B - Who has taken the oath as the New Governor of Bihar?
[A] Sanjay Malhotra
[B] Sushil Kumar
[C] Junaid Ahmad
[D] Arif Mohammad
Answer: D - India has recently rolled out Digital pilot licenses (Electronic Personnel License – EPL). What position does India hold globally in implementing this initiative?
[A] 1st
[B] 2nd
[C] 3rd
[D] 4th
Answer: B - Which state has Recently Launched the N proud (New Programme for Removal of Unused) initiative?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Maharashtra
[C] Karnataka
[D] Kerala
Answer: D - Recently launched NAKSHA campaign is associated with which Ministry?
[A] Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
[B] Ministry of Rural Development and Agriculture Farmer’s welfare
[C] Ministry of Environment, forest and climate change
[D] Ministry of Home Affairs
Answer: B - India and Qatar have set a target to double their bilateral trade to show much by 2030.
[A] $20 Billion
[B] $35 Billion
[C] $28 Billion
[D] $40 Billion
Answer: C - Recently, which organisation developed the 10-tonne vertical planetary Mixer, the world’s largest for solid propellants?
[A] DRDO
[B] HAL
[C] IISC
[D] ISRO
Answer: D
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