Set 3, March 2026 Current Affairs — Free Online Mock Test, Answer Key & Detailed Solutions
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Question 1 of 148
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In which year was the 'Corp of Engineers' of the Indian Army established?
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(A)1905
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(B)✓ OFFICIAL KEY1911
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(C)1947
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(D)1950
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
According to the notes, the Corp of Engineers was established in 1911.
Question 2 of 148
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Which team of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) recently dismantled a Darknet Drug Network?
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(A)Team Garuda
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(B)Team Sudarshan
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(C)✓ OFFICIAL KEYTeam Kalki
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(D)Team Prahaar
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
NCB's 'Team Kalki' successfully dismantled a drug network operating through the darknet.
Question 3 of 148
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What type of missile is the 'Precision Strike Missile' (PSM)?
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(A)Air-to-Air
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(B)Surface-to-Air
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(C)✓ OFFICIAL KEYSurface-to-Surface
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(D)Air-to-Surface
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
The PSM is a surface-to-surface precision strike missile.
Question 4 of 148
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The Precision Strike Missile (PSM) was developed for the USA by which aerospace company?
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(A)Boeing
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(B)✓ OFFICIAL KEYLockheed Martin
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(C)Raytheon
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(D)Northrop Grumman
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
It was developed for the USA by Lockheed Martin (in 1985, as per the notes).
Question 5 of 148
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Recently, the USA used the Precision Strike Missile (PSM) to launch a strike on which country?
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(A)Iraq
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(B)Afghanistan
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(C)✓ OFFICIAL KEYIran
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(D)Syria
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
The notes mention that the USA used this missile for a strike on Iran.
Question 6 of 148
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'LAMITIYE-2026' is a joint military exercise between India and which country?
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(A)Maldives
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(B)✓ OFFICIAL KEYSeychelles
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(C)Mauritius
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(D)Madagascar
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
LAMITIYE-2026 is a joint exercise between the Indian Army and Seychelles.
Question 7 of 148
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Where was the LAMITIYE-2026 exercise conducted from 9th to 20th March?
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(A)Pune, India
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(B)✓ OFFICIAL KEYSeychelles Defense Academy
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(C)Umroi, Meghalaya
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(D)Victoria, Seychelles
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
The exercise was conducted at the Seychelles Defense Academy.
Question 8 of 148
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Since which year has the 'LAMITIYE' joint exercise between India and Seychelles been conducted?
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(A)1998
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(B)✓ OFFICIAL KEY2001
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(C)2005
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(D)2010
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
The military exercise has been conducted since 2001.
Question 9 of 148
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Which initiative/app was launched by Indian Railways to empower women at the workplace?
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(A)SAKHI Initiative
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(B)✓ OFFICIAL KEYSHINE Initiative: app
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(C)NARI App
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(D)SHAKTI Portal
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
The 'SHINE initiative: app' was launched by Indian Railways to empower women at the workplace.
Question 10 of 148
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Under Jal Mahotsav 2026, the nationwide observance of 'Jal Arpan Diwas' was celebrated as which day?
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(A)Water Conservation Day
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(B)✓ OFFICIAL KEYJal Shakti Diwas
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(C)National Water Day
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(D)Water Rights Day
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
The nationwide observance of 'Jal Arpan Diwas' was observed as 'Jal Shakti Diwas'.
Question 11 of 148
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Union Minister of Jal-Shakti Shri C.R. Patil inaugurated the Jal Mahotsav 2026 campaign from which state?
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(A)Rajasthan
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(B)Maharashtra
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(C)✓ OFFICIAL KEYGujarat
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(D)Madhya Pradesh
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
Union Minister Shri C.R. Patil inaugurated the campaign from Gujarat.
Question 12 of 148
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What was the tagline for the Jal Mahotsav campaign 2026 (held from 8th-22nd March)?
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(A)Jal Hi Jeevan Hai
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(B)Swachh Jal, Swasth Kal
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(C)✓ OFFICIAL KEYGaon ka jal, Desh ka kal
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(D)Har Ghar Jal
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
The tagline of this annual campaign is "Gaon ka jal, Desh ka kal".
Question 13 of 148
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Where is India's first 'River Ring' inaugurated by PM Modi located?
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(A)Varanasi
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(B)Haridwar
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(C)✓ OFFICIAL KEYNew Delhi
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(D)Prayagraj
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
India's first River Ring was inaugurated in New Delhi by PM Modi.
Question 14 of 148
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What is the total length of India's first River Ring?
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(A)10.5 km
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(B)11.2 km
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(C)✓ OFFICIAL KEY12.3 km
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(D)15.0 km
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
The length of the River Ring in New Delhi is 12.3 km.
Question 15 of 148
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Under which new scheme by the Ministry of Rural Development is 125 days of wages being provided instead of 100 days under MNREGA?
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(A)Gram Uday Yojana
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(B)✓ OFFICIAL KEYNB-GRAM
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(C)Rozgar Plus
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(D)Shram Shakti Yojana
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
Under the 'MNREGA NB-GRAM' scheme by the Ministry of Rural Development, 125 days of wages are provided in place of 100 days.
Question 16 of 148
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What is the main objective of the 'LaBL 2.0' initiative launched in New Delhi?
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(A)Provide free internet in rural areas
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(B)✓ OFFICIAL KEYProvide decentralised renewable energy across India
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(C)Distribute LED bulbs in urban slums
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(D)Provide solar pumps for agriculture
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
The LaBL 2.0 (Lighting a Billion Lives) initiative aims to provide decentralised renewable energy across India.
Question 17 of 148
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In which year was the first version of the Lighting a Billion Lives (LaBL) initiative launched?
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(A)2005
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(B)✓ OFFICIAL KEY2008
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(C)2012
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(D)2015
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
The first version of LaBL was launched in 2008.
Question 18 of 148
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Which state's police launched the 'Nirbhaya Nisha' initiative from 8th March to ensure the safety of women traveling at night?
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(A)Delhi Police
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(B)Uttar Pradesh Police
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(C)✓ OFFICIAL KEYKerala Police
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(D)Karnataka Police
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
'Nirbhaya Nisha' was launched by the Kerala Police to ensure women's safety during night travel through night patrolling.
Question 19 of 148
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India recently dispatched 1000 metric tonnes of rice to which country in southeastern Africa?
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(A)Kenya
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(B)Uganda
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(C)✓ OFFICIAL KEYMalawi
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(D)Zambia
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
India sent 1000 metric tonnes of rice to Malawi.
Question 20 of 148
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What is the capital of Malawi?
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(A)Nairobi
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(B)✓ OFFICIAL KEYLilongwe
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(C)Lusaka
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(D)Harare
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
The capital of Malawi (located in southeastern Africa) is Lilongwe.
Question 21 of 148
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Lake Nyasa is located in which African country?
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(A)Tanzania
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(B)Mozambique
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(C)✓ OFFICIAL KEYMalawi
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(D)Rwanda
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
According to the notes, Lake Nyasa is located in Malawi.
Question 22 of 148
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Where were the 53rd Annual Saturn Awards 2026 announced on 8th March?
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(A)New York, USA
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(B)London, UK
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(C)✓ OFFICIAL KEYLos Angeles, California
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(D)Paris, France
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
The 53rd Saturn Awards were announced in Los Angeles, California.
Question 23 of 148
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Which film won the 'Best Independent Film' at the 53rd Saturn Awards?
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(A)Sisu
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(B)✓ OFFICIAL KEYDust Bunny
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(C)Sinners
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(D)Frankenstein
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
Dust Bunny (Roadside Attraction) won the Best Independent Film award.
Question 24 of 148
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Which movie won the 'Best International Film' at the 53rd Saturn Awards?
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(A)Dust Bunny
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(B)✓ OFFICIAL KEYSisu: Road to Revenge
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(C)Hamnet
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(D)The Zone of Interest
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
Sisu: Road to Revenge (Lionsgate) won the Best International Film award.
Question 25 of 148
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Which film was chosen as the 'Best Animated Film' at the 53rd Saturn Awards?
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(A)Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
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(B)✓ OFFICIAL KEYDemon Slayer Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle
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(C)Toy Story 5
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(D)Kung Fu Panda 4
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
Demon Slayer Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle won the Best Animated Film award.
Question 26 of 148
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Which movie won the 'Best Science Fiction Film' title at the Saturn Awards 2026?
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(A)Dune: Part Two
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(B)✓ OFFICIAL KEYAvatar: Fire & Ash
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(C)The Creator
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(D)Interstellar 2
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
Avatar: Fire & Ash was chosen as the Best Science Fiction Film.
Question 27 of 148
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Which film received the 'Best Horror Film' award at the 53rd Saturn Awards?
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(A)Evil Dead Rise
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(B)✓ OFFICIAL KEYFrankenstein
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(C)The Nun 2
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(D)Smile
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
Frankenstein won the Best Horror Film award.
Question 28 of 148
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Which movie won the Saturn Award for 'Best Thriller Film'?
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(A)✓ OFFICIAL KEYSinners
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(B)Oppenheimer
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(C)The Killer
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(D)Anatomy of a Fall
Correct Option: Key (A)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
The Warner Bros film 'Sinners' won the Best Thriller Film award.
Question 29 of 148
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Which movie was the 'Best Action/Adventure Film' at the Saturn Awards 2026?
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(A)John Wick 4
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(B)✓ OFFICIAL KEYMission Impossible
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(C)Fast X
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(D)Mad Max
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
Mission Impossible won the Best Action/Adventure Film award.
Question 30 of 148
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Who won the 'Best Actor' award at the 53rd Saturn Awards for his role in 'Mission Impossible'?
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(A)Keanu Reeves
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(B)✓ OFFICIAL KEYTom Cruise
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(C)Brad Pitt
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(D)Leonardo DiCaprio
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
Tom Cruise won the Best Actor award for Mission Impossible.
Question 31 of 148
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Who received the Saturn Award for 'Best Actress' for the film 'Predator'?
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(A)Emma Stone
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(B)Jessie Buckley
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(C)✓ OFFICIAL KEYElle Fanning
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(D)Margot Robbie
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
Elle Fanning won the Best Actress award for her role in Predator.
Question 32 of 148
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Who won the Saturn Award for 'Best Film Direction' for the movie 'Avatar'?
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(A)Christopher Nolan
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(B)Steven Spielberg
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(C)✓ OFFICIAL KEYJames Cameron
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(D)Martin Scorsese
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
James Cameron won the Best Direction award for Avatar.
Question 33 of 148
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Anant Rana, who made history by completing the Full Ironman New Zealand in 11 hours 50 minutes, belongs to which state?
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(A)Bihar
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(B)✓ OFFICIAL KEYJharkhand
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(C)Chhattisgarh
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(D)Madhya Pradesh
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
Anant Rana (Jharkhand Boy) made history by completing the Full Ironman New Zealand in 11h 50m.
Question 34 of 148
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Which sports are included in the Full Ironman competition completed by Anant Rana?
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(A)Running, cycling, shooting
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(B)✓ OFFICIAL KEYSwimming, cycling, marathon Run
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(C)Swimming, horse riding, running
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(D)Cycling, long jump, marathon
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
The Full Ironman includes swimming, cycling, and a marathon run.
Question 35 of 148
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The 'Cold Response' military drill, conducted in the Arctic region on 1st March, is organized by which entity?
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(A)ASEAN
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(B)✓ OFFICIAL KEYNATO
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(C)BRICS
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(D)SCO
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
The 'Cold Response' drill is a military exercise in the Arctic conducted by NATO.
Question 36 of 148
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Where was the NATO 'Cold Response' military exercise conducted?
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(A)Sweden
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(B)Finland
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(C)✓ OFFICIAL KEYNorthern Norway
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(D)Greenland
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
The exercise was conducted in Northern Norway.
Question 37 of 148
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What is 'Sheshnag-150', which was recently developed in India?
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(A)Anti-tank missile
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(B)✓ OFFICIAL KEYSwarm Attack drone
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(C)Submarine
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(D)Radar system
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
Sheshnag-150 is a 'Swarm Attack drone' developed in India.
Question 38 of 148
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What is the weight of the 'Sheshnag-150' swarm attack drone developed in India?
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(A)50 kg
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(B)100 kg
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(C)✓ OFFICIAL KEY150 kg
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(D)200 kg
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
The weight of Sheshnag-150 is 150kg.
Question 39 of 148
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Which organization developed the 'Sheshnag-150' drone?
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(A)DRDO, Delhi
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(B)HAL, Bengaluru
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(C)✓ OFFICIAL KEYNewspace Research Technology, Bengaluru (NRT)
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(D)Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
It was developed by Bengaluru-based Newspace Research Technology (NRT).
Question 40 of 148
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Where was the 'Joint Malaria Conf-2026' held from 7th to 9th March?
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(A)Geneva, Switzerland
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(B)✓ OFFICIAL KEYNew Delhi (Bharat Mandapam)
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(C)Hyderabad
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(D)Mumbai
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
The conference was held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.
Question 41 of 148
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Who prominently attended the 'Joint Malaria Conf-2026' held in New Delhi?
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(A)President Droupadi Murmu
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(B)Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar
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(C)✓ OFFICIAL KEYVP Radhakrishnan
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(D)Health Minister J.P. Nadda
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
According to the notes, VP Radhakrishnan attended the conference.
Question 42 of 148
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Which organization organized the 'Joint Malaria Conf-2026'?
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(A)World Health Organization (WHO)
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(B)Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
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(C)✓ OFFICIAL KEYICMR - National Inst of Malaria Research
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(D)AIIMS, New Delhi
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
It was organized by the ICMR-National Inst of Malaria Research.
Question 43 of 148
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What was the theme of the 'Joint Malaria Conf-2026'?
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(A)Malaria Free World 2030
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(B)Zero Malaria Starts with Me
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(C)✓ OFFICIAL KEYDiscovery, development and Delivery: Driving malaria elimination + Beyond
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(D)Innovate to Eliminate Malaria
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
The theme of the conference was "Discovery, developement and Delivery: Driving malaria elimination + Beyond".
Question 44 of 148
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What is the name of the Indian Naval Band orchestra that recently performed?
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(A)Tarang
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(B)✓ OFFICIAL KEYSargam
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(C)Dhun
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(D)Naad
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
The name of the Indian Naval Band orchestra is 'Sargam'.
Question 45 of 148
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The naval band 'Sargam' gave a presentation on Operation Sindoor named what?
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(A)Vijay Sindoor
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(B)✓ OFFICIAL KEYKasam Sindoor Ki
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(C)Sindoor Ki Keemat
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(D)Rakta Aur Sindoor
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
The Sargam band performed a presentation on Operation Sindoor named "Kasam Sindoor Ki".
Question 46 of 148
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The 'Anavaran Portal', operational since January 2024, was recently stopped by which organization?
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(A)NITI Aayog
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(B)Ministry of Environment
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(C)✓ OFFICIAL KEYForest Survey of India
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(D)ISRO
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
The Anavaran Portal was stopped by the Forest Survey of India.
Question 47 of 148
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What was the main use of the 'Anavaran Portal'?
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(A)Counting wildlife populations
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(B)✓ OFFICIAL KEYGiving location alerts on the loss of forest every 15 days to every state
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(C)Suggesting places for new tree plantations
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(D)Stopping timber smuggling
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
This portal was used to give location alerts on the loss of forest every 15 days to every state.
Question 48 of 148
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Which satellite data/image did the 'Anavaran Portal' use to detect forest loss?
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(A)Cartosat-3
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(B)INSAT-3D
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(C)✓ OFFICIAL KEYSentinel-2
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(D)Chandrayaan Data
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
The portal used Sentinel-2 satellite data and input images.
Question 49 of 148
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Which ministry organized the 'She Leads Bharat - Shakti Walk' initiative in 2026?
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(A)Ministry of Education
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(B)✓ OFFICIAL KEYMinistry of Women & Child Development
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(C)Ministry of Defence
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(D)Ministry of Sports
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
This initiative was organized by the Ministry of Women & Child Development.
Question 50 of 148
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Where was the 'She Leads Bharat - Shakti Walk' organized in New Delhi?
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(A)Red Fort to India Gate
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(B)✓ OFFICIAL KEYKartavya Path to India Gate chowk
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(C)Parliament House to Rashtrapati Bhavan
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(D)Jantar Mantar to India Gate
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
The walk was organized from 'Kartavya Path' to 'India Gate chowk' in New Delhi.
Question 51 of 148
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'Gurudongmar Lake', one of the highest lakes in the world and India located at an altitude of 17,800 feet (5430 meters), is in which state?
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(A)Ladakh
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(B)Jammu & Kashmir
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(C)✓ OFFICIAL KEYSikkim
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(D)Arunachal Pradesh
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
Gurudongmar Lake (17,800 Ft) is situated in Sikkim.
Question 52 of 148
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What kind of fair is 'AAHAR-2026'?
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(A)International Book Fair
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(B)International Trade Fair
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(C)✓ OFFICIAL KEYInternational Food & Hospitality fair
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(D)International Handicrafts Fair
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
AAHAR-2026 is an International Food & Hospitality fair.
Question 53 of 148
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Who inaugurated the 40th session of 'AAHAR-2026' on 10th March at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi?
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(A)Narendra Modi
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(B)✓ OFFICIAL KEYPiyush Goyal
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(C)Amit Shah
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(D)Rajnath Singh
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
It was inaugurated by Piyush Goyal.
Question 54 of 148
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Which country became the 'Partner Country' for Tourism at 'AAHAR-2026' after 887 days?
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(A)France
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(B)Spain
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(C)✓ OFFICIAL KEYItaly
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(D)Japan
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
Italy became the partner country for Tourism.
Question 55 of 148
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"An Accidental Lawyer: my adventures in law & life" is the biography of which famous personality?
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(A)Harish Salve
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(B)Kapil Sibal
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(C)✓ OFFICIAL KEYK.K. Venugopal
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(D)Mukul Rohatgi
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
Released on 12th March 2026, this is the biography of K.K. Venugopal.
Question 56 of 148
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Who is the Co-Author of K.K. Venugopal's biography "An Accidental Lawyer"?
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(A)Arundhati Roy
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(B)✓ OFFICIAL KEYSuhashini Sen
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(C)Sudha Murty
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(D)Menaka Guruswamy
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
The co-author of this book is Suhashini Sen.
Question 57 of 148
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Who was appointed as the interim CEO of IndiGo airlines after the resignation of Pieter Elbers?
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(A)Rakesh Gangwal
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(B)✓ OFFICIAL KEYRahul Bhatia
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(C)Ronojoy Dutta
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(D)Campbell Wilson
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
Rahul Bhatia became the interim CEO of IndiGo after Pieter Elbers resigned.
Question 58 of 148
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Who was recently honored with the 'Meta-lifetime Achievement Award'?
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(A)Amitabh Bachchan
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(B)Anupam Kher
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(C)✓ OFFICIAL KEYAmol Palekar
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(D)Naseeruddin Shah
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
Amol Palekar was awarded the Meta-lifetime Achievement Award.
Question 59 of 148
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Who became the 'First Queer MP' from the LGBTQ community to be elected to the Rajya Sabha (RS)?
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(A)Dutee Chand
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(B)Anjali Gopalan
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(C)✓ OFFICIAL KEYMenaka Guruswamy
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(D)Laxmi Narayan Tripathi
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
Menaka Guruswamy became the first Queer MP from the LGBTQ community elected to the Rajya Sabha.
Question 60 of 148
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On which political party's ticket was Menaka Guruswamy elected to the Rajya Sabha?
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(A)Indian National Congress
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(B)Aam Aadmi Party
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(C)✓ OFFICIAL KEYAll India Trinamool Cong.
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(D)Bharatiya Janata Party
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
Menaka Guruswamy was elected on the ticket of the All India Trinamool Congress.
Question 61 of 148
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Prof. Herman Kulke, who passed away recently at the age of 87, was a renowned scholar in which field?
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(A)Economist
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(B)✓ OFFICIAL KEYIndologist
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(C)Physicist
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(D)Botanist
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
Prof. Herman Kulke was a renowned Indologist.
Question 62 of 148
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Prof. Herman Kulke primarily represented the history of which Indian state globally?
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(A)Maharashtra
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(B)Rajasthan
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(C)✓ OFFICIAL KEYOdisha
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(D)Tamil Nadu
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
He represented Odisha's history (Odhisha Hist) globally.
Question 63 of 148
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Prof. Herman Kulke, who was awarded the Padma Shri in 2010, was a professor at which university in Germany?
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(A)University of Munich
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(B)✓ OFFICIAL KEYKiel University
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(C)University of Berlin
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(D)Heidelberg University
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
He was a professor at Kiel University in Germany.
Question 64 of 148
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What is the budget allocation for the 'PM Matsya Sampada Yojana' for the year 2026-27?
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(A)1500 Crore Rupees
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(B)2000 Crore Rupees
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(C)✓ OFFICIAL KEY2500 Crore Rupees (2500cr)
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(D)3000 Crore Rupees
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
An allocation of 2500cr has been made for this scheme in the Budget 26-27.
Question 65 of 148
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When was the 'PM Matsya Sampada Yojana' (an umbrella scheme) officially launched?
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(A)15th August 2019
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(B)✓ OFFICIAL KEY10th September 2020 (10 sep-2020)
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(C)2nd October 2021
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(D)26th January 2022
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
It was launched on 10th September 2020 (under the Ministry of Fisheries).
Question 66 of 148
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What is 'CAPC-150', which was successfully trialed by DRDO and the Indian Navy between 21st February and 1st March 2026 off the coast of Goa?
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(A)A new submarine
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(B)✓ OFFICIAL KEYAir droppable container
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(C)Coastal radar system
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(D)Unmanned boat
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
CAPC-150 is an indigenously developed air droppable container.
Question 67 of 148
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Which aircraft was used to conduct the drop trial of the CAPC-150 container?
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(A)Sukhoi Su-30MKI
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(B)C-130J Super Hercules
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(C)✓ OFFICIAL KEYP-8I Aircraft
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(D)MiG-29K
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
The trial was successfully conducted by dropping it from a P8I Aircraft.
Question 68 of 148
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According to the notes, which Union Territory is the 'first' to achieve full literacy?
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(A)Chandigarh
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(B)Lakshadweep
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(C)✓ OFFICIAL KEYLadakh
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(D)Puducherry
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
The notes mention Ladakh as the first to achieve full literacy.
Question 69 of 148
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Which Union Territory holds the second (Second) position with 99.93% literacy?
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(A)Delhi
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(B)Andaman and Nicobar
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(C)✓ OFFICIAL KEYChandigarh
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(D)Daman and Diu
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
Chandigarh is in the second place with 99.93% literacy.
Question 70 of 148
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Which airport was recently approved by the cabinet as an 'International Airport'?
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(A)Surat Airport
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(B)✓ OFFICIAL KEYMadurai Airport
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(C)Pakyong Airport
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(D)Rajahmundry Airport
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
Madurai Airport has been approved by the cabinet to become an International Airport.
Question 71 of 148
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Who was awarded the Jal Champion Award 2026 by WaterAid International?
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(A)Rajendra Singh
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(B)✓ OFFICIAL KEYBisathi Bharat
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(C)Medha Patkar
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(D)Sonam Wangchuk
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* The Jal Champion Award 2026 was awarded to Bisathi Bharat.
* He is identified as a social worker.
* The award is given by WaterAid International.
Question 72 of 148
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According to the notes, the Dree Festival is associated with the Adi community of which state?
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(A)Assam
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(B)Nagaland
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(C)✓ OFFICIAL KEYArunachal Pradesh
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(D)Meghalaya
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* The Dree Festival is associated with Arunachal Pradesh.
* The notes mention its association with the 'Adi-comm' (Adi community) of the region.
Question 73 of 148
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Where was India's first Hydrogen Bus launched, operating between which two points?
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(A)India Gate to Red Fort
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(B)✓ OFFICIAL KEYCentral Secretariat to Seva Nagar
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(C)Parliament to India Gate
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(D)Rajiv Chowk to Kashmere Gate
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* India's first Hydrogen Bus was launched in New Delhi.
* It operates between the Central Secretariat and Seva Nagar.
Question 74 of 148
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'Project Garud', mentioned in the notes, is associated with which region?
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(A)Ladakh
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(B)✓ OFFICIAL KEYKashmir
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(C)Punjab
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(D)Rajasthan
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* According to the notes, 'Project Garud' is associated with the Kashmir region.
Question 75 of 148
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The space-tech startup 'Dhruva Space' is headquartered in which city?
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(A)Bengaluru
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(B)✓ OFFICIAL KEYHyderabad
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(C)Pune
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(D)Chennai
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* Dhruva Space is an Indian aerospace manufacturer.
* Its headquarters is located in Hyderabad.
Question 76 of 148
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Jannik Sinner, who recently reached the semi-finals of the Italian Open, is associated with which sport?
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(A)Badminton
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(B)✓ OFFICIAL KEYTennis
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(C)Table Tennis
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(D)Squash
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* Jannik Sinner is a renowned professional Tennis player.
* The notes highlight his achievement of reaching the Italian Open semi-finals and breaking records.
Question 77 of 148
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Which language is spoken by the Oraon tribe, one of the largest tribes in India according to the 2011 census?
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(A)Santhali
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(B)✓ OFFICIAL KEYKurukh
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(C)Bodo
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(D)Gondi
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* The Oraon tribe is one of the largest tribal groups in India as per 2011.
* Their primary language is Kurukh.
Question 78 of 148
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Which tribe inhabiting the inland forest of Great Nicobar is uniquely identified by their Mongoloid descent?
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(A)Sentinelese
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(B)Jarawa
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(C)✓ OFFICIAL KEYShompen
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(D)Onge
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* The Shompen tribe inhabits the inland forests of Great Nicobar.
* They are uniquely identified by their Mongoloid descent.
Question 79 of 148
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Which pass connects Himachal Pradesh to Ladakh (specifically the Zanskar region)?
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(A)Rohtang Pass
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(B)✓ OFFICIAL KEYBaralacha La Pass
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(C)Zojila Pass
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(D)Shipki La Pass
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* Baralacha La Pass connects Himachal Pradesh to Ladakh.
* It also connects Lahaul and Spiti valley to the Manali Highway.
Question 80 of 148
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The Chandra and Bhaga rivers originate from which pass?
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(A)Rohtang Pass
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(B)Nathu La Pass
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(C)✓ OFFICIAL KEYBaralacha La Pass
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(D)Lipulekh Pass
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* The Chandra and Bhaga rivers originate from the Baralacha La Pass.
Question 81 of 148
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What is the local meaning of the name 'Rohtang Pass'?
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(A)Valley of Flowers
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(B)✓ OFFICIAL KEYPile of Corpses
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(C)Gateway to Heaven
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(D)Snowy Peak
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* The local name/meaning of Rohtang Pass is "Pile of corpses".
* It connects the Kullu valley and Lahaul Spiti valley.
Question 82 of 148
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Rohtang Pass separates the river basins of which two rivers?
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(A)Ravi and Sutlej
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(B)✓ OFFICIAL KEYChenab and Beas
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(C)Jhelum and Indus
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(D)Ganga and Yamuna
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* Rohtang Pass acts as a divide between two major river basins.
* It separates the Chenab and Beas river basins.
Question 83 of 148
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Which team clinched the 8th Santosh Trophy title by defeating Services (1-0) in the 79th National Football Championship in Feb 2026?
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(A)West Bengal
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(B)Goa
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(C)✓ OFFICIAL KEYKerala
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(D)Punjab
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* Kerala won the 79th National Football Championship.
* They defeated Services (1-0) in the final to clinch their 8th Santosh Trophy.
Question 84 of 148
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Which country won the 2026 SAFF U-19 Women's Championship by defeating Bangladesh (4-0)?
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(A)Nepal
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(B)✓ OFFICIAL KEYIndia
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(C)Sri Lanka
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(D)Bhutan
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* India won the 2026 SAFF U-19 Women's Championship.
* They defeated Bangladesh by 4-0 in the finals.
Question 85 of 148
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The Union Cabinet approved a ₹20,667 crore Semi-High Speed Rail project connecting Ahmedabad to which city?
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(A)Surat
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(B)Rajkot
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(C)✓ OFFICIAL KEYDholera
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(D)Gandhinagar
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* The Semi-High Speed Rail project connects Ahmedabad to Dholera (Sarkhej).
* The cabinet approved a budget of ₹20,667 crore for this project.
Question 86 of 148
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The Tamil Nadu government recently increased the Dearness Allowance (DA) for its government employees by what percentage?
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(A)✓ OFFICIAL KEY2%
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(B)3%
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(C)4%
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(D)5%
Correct Option: Key (A)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* The Tamil Nadu government increased the Dearness Allowance (DA) for government employees by 2%.
Question 87 of 148
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Where will the National Institute of Food Processing Industry be established in Bihar?
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(A)Patna
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(B)✓ OFFICIAL KEYVaishali
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(C)Gaya
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(D)Muzaffarpur
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* The National Institute of Food Processing Industry will be built in Vaishali, Bihar.
* Around 58-60 acres of land have been allocated for this.
Question 88 of 148
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When is National Dengue Day observed in India?
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(A)10th May
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(B)12th May
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(C)15th May
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(D)✓ OFFICIAL KEY16th May
Correct Option: Key (D)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* National Dengue Day is observed annually on the 16th of May.
Question 89 of 148
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International Day of Light is celebrated on 16th May to mark the successful operation of the first laser in 1960 by whom?
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(A)Albert Einstein
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(B)✓ OFFICIAL KEYTheodore Maiman
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(C)Thomas Edison
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(D)Nikola Tesla
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* The International Day of Light is observed on 16th May.
* It marks the anniversary of the first successful operation of the laser in 1960 by Theodore Maiman.
Question 90 of 148
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What is the theme for the International Day of Light 2026?
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(A)Light for All
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(B)✓ OFFICIAL KEYLight for a sustainable future
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(C)Optics and Vision
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(D)Laser Technology in Modern Era
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* The theme for 2026 is "Light for a sustainable future".
Question 91 of 148
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On 16th May 1975, Sikkim became which state of India through the 36th Amendment?
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(A)20th
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(B)21st
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(C)✓ OFFICIAL KEY22nd
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(D)23rd
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* Sikkim became the 22nd state of India on 16th May 1975.
* This was enacted through the 36th constitutional amendment.
Question 92 of 148
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Who authored the book "Apnapan" based on PM Modi?
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(A)Amit Shah
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(B)✓ OFFICIAL KEYVenkaiah Naidu
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(C)Rajnath Singh
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(D)S. Jaishankar
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* The book "Apnapan", based on PM Modi, was authored by Venkaiah Naidu.
Question 93 of 148
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Which Indian company, in partnership with Portugal's SKETCHPIXEL LDA, developed the AI combat aircraft 'Kal Bhairav'?
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(A)HAL
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(B)DRDO
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(C)✓ OFFICIAL KEYFlying Wedge Defense & Aerospace
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(D)Tata Advanced Systems
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* The AI combat aircraft 'Kal Bhairav' was made by the Flying Wedge Defense & Aerospace company.
* It was developed in partnership with SKETCHPIXEL LDA from Portugal.
Question 94 of 148
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Who has been appointed as India's High Commissioner to London (UK)?
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(A)Vikram Doraiswami
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(B)✓ OFFICIAL KEYP. Kumaran
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(C)Taranjit Singh Sandhu
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(D)Navtej Sarna
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* P. Kumaran was appointed as India's High Commissioner to London.
Question 95 of 148
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Who has been appointed as India's Ambassador to China from March 2026?
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(A)Pradeep Kumar Rawat
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(B)✓ OFFICIAL KEYVikram Doraiswami
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(C)Gautam Bambawale
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(D)Vijay Gokhale
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* Vikram Doraiswami has been appointed as India's Ambassador to China from March 2026.
* Prior to this, he served as the High Commissioner to the UK from 2023.
Question 96 of 148
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Who was elected as the Speaker of the Bengal Assembly from North Bengal for the first time?
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(A)Biman Banerjee
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(B)✓ OFFICIAL KEYRathindra Bose
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(C)Suvendu Adhikari
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(D)Sukanta Majumdar
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* Rathindra Bose was elected as the Speaker of the Bengal Assembly.
* He is the first person from North Bengal to be elected to this post.
Question 97 of 148
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(A)Anbalagan, mentioned in the notes as a Pro-tem Speaker, belongs to which political party?
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(A)DMK
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(B)✓ OFFICIAL KEYAIADMK
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(C)BJP
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(D)Congress
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* Pro-tem Speaker A. Anbalagan is associated with the AIADMK party.
Question 98 of 148
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'Nomadic Elephant' is a joint military exercise between India and which country?
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(A)Russia
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(B)✓ OFFICIAL KEYMongolia
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(C)Thailand
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(D)Nepal
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* Nomadic Elephant is a joint military exercise between India and Mongolia.
Question 99 of 148
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The 'Surya Kiran' joint military exercise is conducted between India and which country?
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(A)Sri Lanka
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(B)Bangladesh
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(C)✓ OFFICIAL KEYNepal
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(D)Bhutan
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* Surya Kiran is a military exercise conducted between India and Nepal.
Question 100 of 148
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'Al-Nagah' is a joint military exercise between India and which country?
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(A)✓ OFFICIAL KEYOman
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(B)UAE
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(C)Saudi Arabia
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(D)Qatar
Correct Option: Key (A)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* Al-Nagah is a joint military exercise between India and Oman.
Question 101 of 148
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India conducts the 'Maitree' joint exercise with which country?
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(A)Indonesia
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(B)Malaysia
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(C)✓ OFFICIAL KEYThailand
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(D)Singapore
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* The Maitree exercise is conducted between India and Thailand.
Question 102 of 148
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When is the International Day of Families observed?
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(A)10th May
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(B)12th May
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(C)✓ OFFICIAL KEY15th May
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(D)18th May
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* The International Day of Families is observed on 15th May every year.
Question 103 of 148
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What is the theme for the International Day of Families 2026?
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(A)Families and Climate Change
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(B)✓ OFFICIAL KEYFamilies, inequalities and child wellbeing
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(C)Families and New Technologies
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(D)Demographic Trends and Families
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* The theme for 2026 is "Families, inequalities and child wellbeing".
Question 104 of 148
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Who replaced PR Sreejesh as the coach of the Junior Men's team for Hockey India?
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(A)Craig Fulton
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(B)Graham Reid
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(C)✓ OFFICIAL KEYFredric Soyez
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(D)Roelant Oltmans
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* Fredric Soyez has been appointed as the coach of the junior men's team for Hockey India.
* He replaced the veteran player PR Sreejesh.
Question 105 of 148
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Who is the current CBI Director who received a 1-year extension?
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(A)Subodh Kumar Jaiswal
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(B)✓ OFFICIAL KEYPraveen Sood
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(C)Rishi Kumar Shukla
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(D)Alok Verma
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* CBI Director Praveen Sood received a 1-year extension on his tenure.
Question 106 of 148
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On the recommendation of which committee was the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) established?
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(A)Kothari Committee
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(B)Sarkaria Commission
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(C)✓ OFFICIAL KEYSanthanam Committee
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(D)Santhosh Committee
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* The CBI is not a statutory body.
* It was established based on the recommendations of the Santhanam Committee.
Question 107 of 148
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Where was the President's Colour Award ceremony for the NDRF held, which was addressed by Amit Shah?
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(A)New Delhi
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(B)✓ OFFICIAL KEYGhaziabad
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(C)Pune
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(D)Hyderabad
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* The President's Colour Award ceremony for the NDRF took place in Ghaziabad.
* It was addressed by Union Home Minister Amit Shah (NDRF falls under the Ministry of Home Affairs).
Question 108 of 148
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What is the theme of 'Kalam Kavach 3.0' as mentioned in the notes?
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(A)Securing the Cyber Space
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(B)✓ OFFICIAL KEYTaking JAI forward with AI
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(C)Innovating India
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(D)Technology for Defence
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* The theme for Kalam Kavach 3.0 is "Taking JAI forward with AI".
Question 109 of 148
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Where was India's first mega Greenfield shipyard inaugurated?
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(A)Gujarat
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(B)Kerala
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(C)✓ OFFICIAL KEYTamil Nadu
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(D)Maharashtra
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* India's first mega Greenfield shipyard was inaugurated in Tamil Nadu.
Question 110 of 148
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For the Greenfield shipyard in Tamil Nadu, an MoU was signed between the Indian entity and HD KSOE belonging to which country?
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(A)Japan
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(B)✓ OFFICIAL KEYSouth Korea
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(C)France
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(D)Germany
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* An MoU was signed with HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE), which belongs to South Korea.
Question 111 of 148
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Under the National Quantum Mission, what historic secure quantum communication milestone was achieved in less than 2 years?
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(A)100 km
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(B)500 km
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(C)✓ OFFICIAL KEY1000 km
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(D)2000 km
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* The Union Minister announced that the National Quantum Mission (NQM) achieved a historic 1000km Secure Quantum communication milestone in less than 2 years.
Question 112 of 148
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Which two hydroelectric projects in Arunachal Pradesh were recently approved by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs?
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(A)Subansiri and Dibang
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(B)✓ OFFICIAL KEYKamala and Kalai-II
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(C)Teesta and Rangit
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(D)Ranganadi and Kameng
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* The Cabinet approved two major projects in Arunachal Pradesh: the Kamala Hydro-electric Project and the Kalai-II Hydro-electric Project.
Question 113 of 148
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What is the installed energy capacity of the Kamala Hydro-electric Project approved in Arunachal Pradesh?
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(A)1200 MW
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(B)1500 MW
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(C)✓ OFFICIAL KEY1720 MW
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(D)2000 MW
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* The Kamala Hydro-electric Project has an installed capacity of 1720 MW (Budget: ₹26,069.5 Cr).
* Note: The Kalai-II project has a capacity of 1200 MW.
Question 114 of 148
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The 4th edition of 'Exercise CYCLONE-2026' was held between India and which country?
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(A)UAE
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(B)Oman
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(C)✓ OFFICIAL KEYEgypt
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(D)Saudi Arabia
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* Exercise CYCLONE-2026 is a joint military exercise between India and Egypt.
* The 4th edition was held in Egypt from 9th to 17th April.
Question 115 of 148
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'Khanjar' is a joint military exercise between India and which country?
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(A)Kazakhstan
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(B)✓ OFFICIAL KEYKyrgyzstan
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(C)Uzbekistan
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(D)Tajikistan
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* The 'Khanjar' military exercise is held between India and Kyrgyzstan.
Question 116 of 148
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The Election Commission of India (ECI) officially commenced the IEVP-2026 (International Election Visitors Programme) for upcoming legislative Assembly elections in which states/UTs?
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(A)West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry
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(B)✓ OFFICIAL KEYAssam, Kerala, Puducherry
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(C)Maharashtra, Haryana, Jharkhand
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(D)Assam, Tripura, Meghalaya
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* ECI officially commenced IEVP-2026 for the upcoming legislative Assembly elections in Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry.
Question 117 of 148
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Which edition of 'Poshan Pakhwada' was observed across the country from 9-23 April 2026 by the Ministry of Women & Child Development?
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(A)5th
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(B)6th
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(C)7th
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(D)✓ OFFICIAL KEY8th
Correct Option: Key (D)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* The 8th Poshan Pakhwada was observed from 9-23 April 2026.
* It is organized by the Ministry of Women & Child Development.
Question 118 of 148
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What was the theme for Poshan Pakhwada 2026?
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(A)Sahi Poshan, Desh Roshan
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(B)Healthy India, Strong India
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(C)✓ OFFICIAL KEYMaximizing Brain development in the first six years of life
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(D)Nutrition for All
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* The theme was "Maximizing Brain developement in the first six year of life".
Question 119 of 148
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Which organization hosted the 5th All India Water Sports cluster?
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(A)Indian Navy
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(B)✓ OFFICIAL KEYITBP
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(C)BSF
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(D)NDRF
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* The 5th All India Water Sports cluster was hosted by the ITBP.
Question 120 of 148
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Where was the 5th All India Water Sports cluster hosted by ITBP held?
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(A)Chilika Lake, Odisha
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(B)Wular Lake, J&K
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(C)✓ OFFICIAL KEYTehri Lake, Uttarakhand
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(D)Loktak Lake, Manipur
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* It was held in Tehri Lake, Uttarakhand, featuring 52 events.
Question 121 of 148
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The Umred-Pauni-Karhandla Wildlife Sanctuary (UPK), recently in the news for the melanistic (black-colored) spotted deer (Chital), is located in which district?
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(A)✓ OFFICIAL KEYNagpur
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(B)Pune
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(C)Nashik
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(D)Amravati
Correct Option: Key (A)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* The UPK wildlife sanctuary was established in 2013 and is located in Nagpur.
* It was recently in the news due to the sighting of a melanistic (black-colored) spotted deer.
Question 122 of 148
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INS SUNAYNA, commissioned at Kochi, belongs to which class of Naval offshore patrol vessels?
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(A)Shivalik-class
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(B)✓ OFFICIAL KEYSaryu-class
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(C)Kamorta-class
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(D)Kalvari-class
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* INS SUNAYNA is a Saryu-class vessel.
* It is the second Naval offshore patrol vessel and is related to the Indian Ocean Sagar initiative.
Question 123 of 148
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INS SUNAYNA was built by which shipyard?
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(A)Mazagon Dock Ltd
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(B)✓ OFFICIAL KEYGoa Shipyard Ltd.
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(C)Cochin Shipyard
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(D)Hindustan Shipyard
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* It was built by Goa Shipyard Ltd and commissioned at Kochi on 15th April 2013.
Question 124 of 148
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The Apricot Blossom Festival 2026, locally known as 'Chuli Mendok', began on 8th April in which region?
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(A)Kullu, Himachal Pradesh
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(B)Srinagar, J&K
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(C)✓ OFFICIAL KEYKargil, Ladakh
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(D)Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* The festival began in Garkhan village in Kargil (Ladakh).
* It is locally known as Chuli Mendok.
Question 125 of 148
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Which country withdrew from the World Health Organization (WHO) in March 2026?
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(A)Brazil
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(B)✓ OFFICIAL KEYArgentina
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(C)Venezuela
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(D)South Africa
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* Argentina withdrew from the WHO in March 2026.
* The President of Argentina is Javier Milei.
Question 126 of 148
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According to the notes, what is the legal status in India of 'Psychedelics', a drug used to treat anxiety and depression?
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(A)Available Over-the-counter
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(B)Available by Prescription only
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(C)✓ OFFICIAL KEYBANNED in India
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(D)Recognized as Ayurvedic medicine
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* Psychedelics are non-addictive, non-toxic drugs used to treat anxiety/depression.
* However, they are currently BANNED in India.
Question 127 of 148
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Mount Semeru (Mahameru), one of the most active volcanoes, is located in which country?
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(A)Japan
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(B)Philippines
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(C)✓ OFFICIAL KEYIndonesia
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(D)Italy
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* Mount Semeru is the tallest and one of the most active volcanoes on East-Java island, Indonesia.
Question 128 of 148
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8th April marks the death anniversary of which famous author who wrote the novel 'Anandmath'?
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(A)Rabindranath Tagore
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(B)Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay
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(C)✓ OFFICIAL KEYBankim Chandra Chatopadhyay
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(D)Munshi Premchand
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* Bankim Chandra Chatopadhyay's death anniversary is on 8th April.
* He wrote 'Anandmath', which is related to the Sanyasi Rebellion and from which 'Vande Mataram' is taken.
Question 129 of 148
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Which African country (Capital: Luanda) is emerging as an important alternative to West-Asia for gas supplies to India?
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(A)Kenya
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(B)✓ OFFICIAL KEYAngola
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(C)Nigeria
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(D)Uganda
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* Angola (Capital: Luanda) is an important alternative to West-Asia in gas supplies to India.
Question 130 of 148
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How many members are there in the RBI's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC)?
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(A)4 members
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(B)5 members
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(C)✓ OFFICIAL KEY6 members
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(D)8 members
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* The RBI MPC has 6 members (3 from RBI, 3 from Govt).
* The minimum quorum required is 4 members.
Question 131 of 148
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The RBI Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) recently kept the repo rate unchanged at what percentage?
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(A)6.0%
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(B)6.25%
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(C)✓ OFFICIAL KEY6.5%
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(D)6.75%
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* The MPC kept the repo rate unchanged at 6.5%.
Question 132 of 148
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What is the GDP growth rate projected by the RBI for the financial year FY27?
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(A)6.5%
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(B)✓ OFFICIAL KEY6.9%
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(C)7.2%
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(D)7.5%
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* RBI projected the FY27 GDP growth rate at 6.9%.
Question 133 of 148
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In the PM Mudra Yojna, which launched in 2015, what is the loan amount provided under the new 'Tarun Plus' category?
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(A)50,000 to 5 Lakh
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(B)5 Lakh to 10 Lakh
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(C)✓ OFFICIAL KEY10 Lakh to 20 Lakh (10-20 Lakh)
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(D)20 Lakh to 50 Lakh
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* The Mudra Yojna (now completing 11 years) gives loans up to 20 Lakh for micro enterprises.
* The categories are: Shishu (upto 50k), Kishore (50k-5 Lakh), Tarun (5-10 Lakh).
* Tarun Plus provides 10-20 Lakh for businesses that have successfully repaid the Tarun loan.
Question 134 of 148
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Which single digital platform was developed by the Election Commission of India (ECI) for the public to track their candidates' records?
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(A)C-VIGIL
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(B)✓ OFFICIAL KEYECINET Platform
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(C)E-Voter
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(D)Neta-Track
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* The 'ECINET Platform' is a single platform digital platform developed by ECI.
* It allows the public to track the record of their candidates.
Question 135 of 148
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Who was appointed as the New Vigilance Chief by the Punjab government on 9th April?
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(A)Dinkar Gupta
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(B)✓ OFFICIAL KEYSharad Satya Chauhan
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(C)Gaurav Yadav
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(D)V.K. Bhawra
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* Sharad Satya Chauhan was appointed as the new vigilance chief by the Punjab govt.
Question 136 of 148
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When is International Romani Day observed?
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(A)4th April
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(B)6th April
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(C)✓ OFFICIAL KEY8th April
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(D)10th April
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* International Romani Day is observed on 8th April.
Question 137 of 148
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Which CEO of Air India recently resigned before his 5-year term was scheduled to end in 2027?
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(A)✓ OFFICIAL KEYCampbell Wilson
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(B)Ilker Ayci
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(C)N. Chandrasekaran
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(D)Piyush Goyal
Correct Option: Key (A)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* Air India CEO Campbell Wilson resigned before his term ended. He had been working since July 2022 and was originally scheduled to run until 2027.
Question 138 of 148
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In the Artemis-II mission, a lunar crater was named 'Carroll' in honor of the late wife of which mission commander?
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(A)Victor Glover
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(B)✓ OFFICIAL KEYReid Wiseman
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(C)Christina Koch
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(D)Jeremy Hansen
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* A crater was named 'Carroll' after Commander Reid Wiseman's late wife.
* Another crater was named 'Integrity' after their spacecraft.
Question 139 of 148
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The 'Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises' (ASUSE) launched by the National Statistics Office (NSO) uses which database as a sampling frame?
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(A)UDISE
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(B)✓ OFFICIAL KEYLIST network database
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(C)AADHAAR
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(D)E-Shram
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* Launched under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), the ASUSE uses the 'LIST network database' as a sampling frame.
Question 140 of 148
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Which bank launched the multilingual conversation platform (AI chatbot) named 'bob SAMVAD'?
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(A)State Bank of India
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(B)✓ OFFICIAL KEYBank of Baroda
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(C)Punjab National Bank
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(D)HDFC Bank
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* Bank of Baroda launched 'bob SAMVAD' as a multilingual AI chatbot.
Question 141 of 148
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What is the IUCN conservation status of the Indian Crested Porcupine (normally found in Kashi)?
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(A)Endangered
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(B)Vulnerable
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(C)✓ OFFICIAL KEYLeast concern
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(D)Extinct
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* The Indian crested porcupine has a lifespan of 18-20 years.
* Its IUCN conservation status is 'Least concern'.
Question 142 of 148
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Oxford University launched the UK tour of 'Shikshapatri' on its 200th anniversary. Who composed this 'letter of teaching' in 1826 at Vadtal, Gujarat?
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(A)Swami Vivekananda
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(B)Dayananda Saraswati
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(C)✓ OFFICIAL KEYSahajanand Swami
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(D)Raja Ram Mohan Roy
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* 'Shikshapatri' (meaning a letter of teaching) was composed in 1826 at Vadtal in Gujarat by Sahajanand Swami.
Question 143 of 148
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The 'Jiyo Parsi' scheme, launched in 2013-14 to control the declining population of the Parsi community, is a central sector scheme under which ministry?
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(A)Ministry of Home Affairs
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(B)Ministry of Social Justice
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(C)✓ OFFICIAL KEYMinistry of Minority Affairs
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(D)Ministry of Women and Child Development
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* The Jiyo Parsi scheme is under the Ministry of Minority Affairs.
Question 144 of 148
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Which center was launched by the Ministry of Science & Tech at CFTRI (Mysuru) to boost food startup innovation?
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(A)Agro-Hub
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(B)✓ OFFICIAL KEYBioNEST Centre
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(C)Food-Tech Park
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(D)Nutri-Innovation Lab
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* The BioNEST Centre was launched at CFTRI (Central Food Tech and Research Institute) by Union Minister Jitendra Singh to boost food startup innovation.
Question 145 of 148
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Which film won the 'Best Film Award' at the Chetak Screen Awards 2026?
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(A)Dhurandhar
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(B)✓ OFFICIAL KEYHomebound
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(C)Saiyara
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(D)Laal Singh Chaddha
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* 'Homebound' (by Karan Johar) won the Best Film Award at the Chetak Screen Awards given by The Indian Express group. (The film 'Dhurandhar' was at the top with 14 awards).
Question 146 of 148
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Who won the 'Best Actor Award' at the Chetak Screen Awards 2026?
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(A)Shah Rukh Khan
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(B)Ranbir Kapoor
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(C)✓ OFFICIAL KEYRanvir Singh
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(D)Vicky Kaushal
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* Ranvir Singh won the Best Actor award for the movie 'Dhurandhar'.
* (Yami Gautam won the Best Actress award).
Question 147 of 148
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The 'YUVA SANGAM (Phase-6)' initiative, designed for youth aged 18-30 by the Ministry of Education, falls under which umbrella initiative?
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(A)Make in India
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(B)✓ OFFICIAL KEYEk Bharat Shreshtha Bharat
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(C)Skill India
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(D)Digital India
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* Launched by the Ministry of Education, YUVA SANGAM Phase-6 targets the 18-30 age group and operates under the 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat' initiative.
Question 148 of 148
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What is the IUCN Red List status of the Indian Softshell Turtle (Ganges Softshell Turtle) that was recently rescued in Greater Noida?
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(A)Critically Endangered
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(B)✓ OFFICIAL KEYEndangered
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(C)Vulnerable
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(D)Least concern
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* The Indian Softshell Turtle (Ganges Turtle) is classified as 'Endangered' on the IUCN Red List.
* It is protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act 1972.
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