GK & Current Affairs (Set 9 - Fully Verified from PDF 08) — Free Online Mock Test, Answer Key & Detailed Solutions

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1. Exam Pattern & Subject-Wise Weightage Breakdown

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Question 1 of 159 General
The Delhi Government signed an MoU with which institute to fight air pollution using smog-eating photocatalytic coating?
  • (A)
    IIT Delhi
  • (B)
    IIT Kanpur
  • (C)
    IIT Madras
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  • (D)
    IIT Bombay
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* Delhi govt and IIT Madras signed an MoU to fight air pollution [cite: 33]. * They will use a 'smog-eating photocatalytic coating' (using Titanium dioxide) to neutralize harmful gases like nitrogen oxide [cite: 33].
Question 2 of 159 General
'Chhapgarus Ngankee', discovered by the Zoological Survey of India at Shoal Bay, is a species of what?
  • (A)
    Fish
  • (B)
    Frog
  • (C)
    Crab
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  • (D)
    Spider
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* 'Chhapgarus Ngankee' is a crab species [cite: 33]. * It was discovered by the Zoological Survey of India at Shoal Bay (Andaman) and named in honor of the late Dr. Ngan Kee [cite: 33].
Question 3 of 159 General
Who won the men's single title in Squash at the Indian Open 2026?
  • (A)
    Saurav Ghosal
  • (B)
    Abhay Singh
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  • (C)
    Ramit Tandon
  • (D)
    Mahesh Mangaonkar
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* Abhay Singh won the men's single squash title at the Indian Open 2026 [cite: 33]. * (Anahat Singh won the women's single title [cite: 33]).
Question 4 of 159 General
Who broke the record for the most National Basketball Association (NBA) games played (1612 games)?
  • (A)
    Michael Jordan
  • (B)
    Kobe Bryant
  • (C)
    LeBron James
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  • (D)
    Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* LeBron James broke the record for the most NBA games played (1612th game) [cite: 33]. * The previous record was 1611 games by Robert Parish in 1997 [cite: 33].
Question 5 of 159 General
Which country will host the Commonwealth Youth Games 2027?
  • (A)
    Australia
  • (B)
    England
  • (C)
    Malta
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  • (D)
    South Africa
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* The Commonwealth Youth Games 2027 will be hosted by Malta in Oct-Nov [cite: 33]. * It will feature 8 sports, including sailing and water polo for the first time [cite: 33]. (The games started in 2000 in Edinburgh, Scotland [cite: 33]).
Question 6 of 159 General
What was the theme for 'World Bear Day' observed on 21st March?
  • (A)
    Bears and Climate Change
  • (B)
    Protecting Habitats, Presenting Sentience
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  • (C)
    Save the Polar Bear
  • (D)
    Human-Bear Coexistence
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* World Bear Day is observed on 21st March [cite: 33]. * Its theme was "Protecting Habitats, Presenting Sentience" [cite: 33]. (World TB Day on 24 March had the theme "Yes, We can end TB!" [cite: 33]).
Question 7 of 159 General
Who is the author of the book "Karuna: The power of compassion"?
  • (A)
    Dalai Lama
  • (B)
    Kailash Satyarthi
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  • (C)
    Mother Teresa
  • (D)
    Sadhguru
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* The book "Karuna: The power of compassion" was written by Kailash Satyarthi [cite: 33].
Question 8 of 159 General
Which international gas pipeline project is known as the 'Peace pipeline'?
  • (A)
    TAPI Pipeline
  • (B)
    Iran-Pak-India (IPI) pipeline
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  • (C)
    Nord Stream
  • (D)
    TurkStream
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* The Iran-Pak-India pipeline is known as the 'Peace pipeline' [cite: 33]. * (Another project mentioned is the 1814 km long TAPI pipeline—Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan, India—supported by the Asian Development Bank since 2010 [cite: 33]).
Question 9 of 159 General
The Government of India launched the CGSMFI 2.0 (Credit Guarantee Scheme for Microfinance Institutions 2.0) in March 2026 to inject how much money into the microfinance sector?
  • (A)
    10,000 Crore
  • (B)
    15,000 Crore
  • (C)
    20,000 Crore
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  • (D)
    25,000 Crore
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* The scheme was launched to inject 20,000 Crore into the microfinance sector [cite: 33].
Question 10 of 159 General
In which state is the 'Mulgao Kelbai peth festival' primarily celebrated?
  • (A)
    Maharashtra
  • (B)
    Karnataka
  • (C)
    Goa
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  • (D)
    Kerala
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* The festival is celebrated in Bicholim, Goa [cite: 33]. * 'Peth' is a wooden rectangular box made of cane [cite: 33]. The goddess visits her sister in Mayem village for 5 days, and upon her return, the Malyachi Jatra is celebrated [cite: 33].
Question 11 of 159 General
Where did the 3rd North East India Film Fest 2026 start?
  • (A)
    Guwahati, Assam
  • (B)
    Shillong, Meghalaya
  • (C)
    Imphal, Manipur
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  • (D)
    Kohima, Nagaland
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* The 3rd North East India Film Fest 2026 started in Imphal, Manipur [cite: 33].
Question 12 of 159 General
According to the notes, which state is proposing to bring an 'Anti-conversion law of Religion'?
  • (A)
    Madhya Pradesh
  • (B)
    Uttar Pradesh
  • (C)
    Chhattisgarh
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  • (D)
    Gujarat
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* The notes mention that Chhattisgarh is bringing an anti-conversion law of Religion [cite: 33]. (The 'Devbhumi Family Bill-2026' is associated with Uttarakhand [cite: 33]).
Question 13 of 159 General
According to NASA, which asteroid discovered by the ATLAS survey in Chile could possibly collide with the moon on 22 Dec 2082?
  • (A)
    Asteroid 2024 BX
  • (B)
    Asteroid 2001 YR4
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  • (C)
    Asteroid Apophis
  • (D)
    Asteroid Bennu
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* NASA predicts that Asteroid 2001 YR4 could possibly collide with the moon on 22 Dec 2082 [cite: 33]. It is being observed through the James Webb Space Telescope [cite: 33].
Question 14 of 159 General
Who became the 2nd Indian woman to climb 'Ojos-del-Salado', the world's highest volcanic peak (22,615 ft in the Andes Mt Range)?
  • (A)
    Bachendri Pal
  • (B)
    Arunima Sinha
  • (C)
    Arpita Patra
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  • (D)
    Shivangi Pathak
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* Arpita Patra became the 2nd Indian woman to climb Ojos-del-Salado [cite: 33].
Question 15 of 159 General
Which team topped the medal tally at the 'Khelo India Winter Games 2026'?
  • (A)
    Jammu & Kashmir
  • (B)
    ITBP
  • (C)
    Indian Army
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  • (D)
    Himachal Pradesh
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* The Indian Army topped the games with 23 medals (9 Gold, 6 Silver, 8 Bronze) [cite: 33]. * Himachal Pradesh secured the second position [cite: 33]. (The games were hosted in Gulmarg, J&K and Leh [cite: 33]).
Question 16 of 159 General
What was the mascot for the 'Khelo India Winter Games 2026'?
  • (A)
    Veer (Lion)
  • (B)
    Sheen-e-she (Shan) - the snow leopard
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  • (C)
    Dhakad (Bull)
  • (D)
    Mowgli
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* The mascot was 'Sheen-e-she' (Shan) the snow leopard [cite: 33]. * Its logo was inspired by the Indian tricolor and the Dharmachakra atop the Shanti Stupa in Leh [cite: 33].
Question 17 of 159 General
After 14 years, India is hosting the second leg of the 'International Archery Asia Cup' in which city?
  • (A)
    Kolkata
  • (B)
    Delhi
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  • (C)
    Pune
  • (D)
    Hyderabad
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* India is hosting the second leg of the International Archery Asia Cup in Delhi [cite: 33]. (The first leg was held in Bangkok [cite: 33]).
Question 18 of 159 General
Which city will host the 'Asian Para Archery' championship in Sept 2026?
  • (A)
    Kolkata
  • (B)
    Ahmedabad
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  • (C)
    New Delhi
  • (D)
    Chennai
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* Ahmedabad will host the Asian Para Archery in Sept 2026 [cite: 33]. * (Kolkata will host the South Asian Archery Championship 2026 [cite: 33]).
Question 19 of 159 General
The 'World Avg. Food Security index-2026' was released by which organization?
  • (A)
    FAO
  • (B)
    ITED (Int. Institute for Env. Development)
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  • (C)
    World Bank
  • (D)
    World Food Programme
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* The World Food Security index-2026 was released by 'ITED' (Int. Institute for Env. Development) on 28th March [cite: 30].
Question 20 of 159 General
Which country registered the highest food security with a score of 9.26/10 in the 'World Avg. Food Security index-2026'?
  • (A)
    Norway
  • (B)
    Finland
  • (C)
    Iceland
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  • (D)
    Sweden
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* The world average score in the index was 6.74/10 [cite: 30]. * Iceland registered the highest score with 9.26/10 [cite: 30]. (Afghanistan had the minimum score of 8.31/10 [cite: 30]).
Question 21 of 159 General
Under the NDC (Nationally Determined Contribution) targets, by which year does India aim to achieve 'Net Zero Carbon Emission'?
  • (A)
    2030
  • (B)
    2050
  • (C)
    2070
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  • (D)
    2080
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* India's NDC target aims to achieve 'Net Zero Carbon Emission' by 2070 [cite: 30]. * This target was first determined in 2015 [cite: 30]. (America's NDC target focuses on the highest emission reduction [cite: 30]).
Question 22 of 159 General
Under India's NDC target (by 2030), what is the target percentage for the contribution of non-fossil energy?
  • (A)
    40%
  • (B)
    50%
  • (C)
    60%
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  • (D)
    70%
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* India aims to increase the contribution of non-fossil energy to 60% by 2030 [cite: 30]. * (Additionally, the goal includes a 45% reduction in emission intensity by 2030 and creating a carbon sink of 3.5-4.5 billion tons [cite: 30]).
Question 23 of 159 General
'Operation Durga Yojna' was launched by which state?
  • (A)
    Uttar Pradesh
  • (B)
    Maharashtra
  • (C)
    Gujarat
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  • (D)
    Madhya Pradesh
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* Operation Durga Yojna was launched by the state of Gujarat [cite: 30]. * It was launched to provide security (new auto permits) for women, transgender individuals, and auto drivers [cite: 30]. Initially, 1000 women and 100 transgender people will benefit from it [cite: 30].
Question 24 of 159 General
The 'Startup Sahayak platform' was launched by the Ministry of Industry in collaboration with which entity?
  • (A)
    Ministry of Finance
  • (B)
    Razorpay
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  • (C)
    Ministry of MSME
  • (D)
    Ministry of Commerce
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* The Startup Sahayak platform was launched by the Ministry of Industry [cite: 30]. * It was launched in collaboration with Razorpay [cite: 30].
Question 25 of 159 General
Who launched the 'Grah Sugam portal' to provide accessible home loans to government defence staff?
  • (A)
    HDFC Bank
  • (B)
    SBI
  • (C)
    National Housing Bank
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  • (D)
    LIC Housing Finance
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* The 'Grah Sugam portal' was launched by the National Housing Bank [cite: 30]. * It aims to provide accessible home loans to government defence staff [cite: 30].
Question 26 of 159 General
Which is the 'Most expensive franchise' in the history of IPL?
  • (A)
    Mumbai Indians
  • (B)
    Chennai Super Kings
  • (C)
    Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)
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  • (D)
    Kolkata Knight Riders
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* RCB (Royal Challengers Bangalore) is the most expensive franchise in the IPL [cite: 30]. * The Aditya Birla group bought it 100% (for 16706 Crores) [cite: 30]. The captain of the team is Rajat Patidar [cite: 30].
Question 27 of 159 General
The 33rd 'Saraswati Samman' in 2026 was awarded to a writer in which language?
  • (A)
    Hindi
  • (B)
    English
  • (C)
    Tamil
  • (D)
    Bengali
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Correct Option: Key (D)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* The 33rd Saraswati Samman was awarded to a Bengali language writer [cite: 30]. * This award was first given in 1991 by the K.K. Birla foundation to Harivansh Rai Bachchan [cite: 30].
Question 28 of 159 General
The 60th 'Jnanpith Award' was presented to which Tamil writer?
  • (A)
    Perumal Murugan
  • (B)
    Vairamuthu
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  • (C)
    Jeyamohan
  • (D)
    Sivasankari
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* The 60th Jnanpith Award was given to Tamil writer Vairamuthu [cite: 30]. * (Mamta Kalia in Hindi and Navtej Sharma in English also received this award [cite: 30]).
Question 29 of 159 General
'Agnite', a fully 3D printed booster engine for the Indian Airforce, was built by which company?
  • (A)
    Skyroot Aerospace
  • (B)
    Agnicool Cosmos Company
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  • (C)
    Pixxel
  • (D)
    Dhruva Space
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* 'Agnite' is a fully 3D printed booster engine built by the 'Agnicool Cosmos company' [cite: 30]. * It is part of the Indian Airforce's 'Vayu Baan' project and was launched from Chennai (ALP-02) [cite: 30].
Question 30 of 159 General
'Mahut Stuti Pradhan' represented which state in the World Youth Parliament 2026?
  • (A)
    Assam
  • (B)
    Mizoram
  • (C)
    Sikkim
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  • (D)
    Meghalaya
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* Mahut Stuti Pradhan represented Sikkim in the World Youth Parliament 2026 [cite: 30].
Question 31 of 159 General
What is the name of the book written by Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut on the ED?
  • (A)
    The ED Files
  • (B)
    Unlikely Paradise
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  • (C)
    Jail Diaries
  • (D)
    The Truth Behind Bars
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut wrote a book on the ED (Enforcement Directorate) named "Unlikely Paradise" [cite: 30]. * The book mentions individuals who are in jail (such as Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia, Sanjay Singh, etc.) [cite: 30].
Question 32 of 159 General
Where was the 49th 'Yonex Sunrise Junior National Badminton championship' held in 2026?
  • (A)
    Delhi
  • (B)
    Goa
  • (C)
    Sikkim
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  • (D)
    Kerala
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* The 49th 'Yonex Sunrise Junior National Badminton championship' was held from 14th to 21st November 2026 in Sikkim (Host - Sikkim) [cite: 30].
Question 33 of 159 General
Who hosted the 12th meeting of the anti-corruption 'Global Operation Network'?
  • (A)
    Qatar
  • (B)
    New Delhi
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  • (C)
    Austria
  • (D)
    UAE
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* The 12th meeting of the anti-corruption Global Operation Network was hosted by 'New Delhi' (it was formed in 2021) [cite: 30]. (The 11th meeting was held in Doha, Qatar in 2025 [cite: 30]).
Question 34 of 159 General
Which country hosted the 'Kakadu' 2026 multilateral naval exercise involving 19 countries?
  • (A)
    India
  • (B)
    USA
  • (C)
    Australia
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  • (D)
    Japan
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* Exercise 'Kakadu' was hosted by Australia [cite: 30]. * 19 countries participated in it, and 'INS Nilgiri' represented India [cite: 30].
Question 35 of 159 General
Who launched the first-ever riverfront plantation 'Indus River 3 Corridor Project' in the cold desert of Ladakh?
  • (A)
    Narendra Modi
  • (B)
    R.K. Mathur
  • (C)
    Vinay Kumar Saxena
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  • (D)
    Manoj Sinha
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* The Sindhu river 3 corridor project was launched in Ladakh [cite: 30]. * It was inaugurated by the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Vinay Kumar Saxena, in the Spituk region of Leh [cite: 30].
Question 36 of 159 General
Which country is hosting the BRICS Summit 2026?
  • (A)
    Russia
  • (B)
    South Africa
  • (C)
    India
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  • (D)
    Brazil
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* The BRICS Summit 2026 is being hosted by India (Host - New Delhi) [cite: 30].
Question 37 of 159 General
Who was honored with the 'Women Empowerment Trailblazer Award'?
  • (A)
    Droupadi Murmu
  • (B)
    Smriti Irani
  • (C)
    Kalpana Soren
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  • (D)
    Priyanka Gandhi
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* The Women Empowerment Trailblazer Award was given to Kalpana Soren from Jharkhand [cite: 30].
Question 38 of 159 General
Where was the 13th Ministerial Conference (MC-13) of the World Trade Organization (WTO) held from March 26-29 with 166 countries participating?
  • (A)
    Geneva
  • (B)
    Singapore
  • (C)
    Abu Dhabi
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  • (D)
    New Delhi
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* The 13th Ministerial Conference (MC-13) of the WTO (established in 1995, HQ Geneva) was held in Abu Dhabi [cite: 30]. * Piyush Goyal participated in it from India [cite: 30].
Question 39 of 159 General
When is the 'International Day of Remembrance of Slavery' observed, which was first organized by the UN in 2007?
  • (A)
    24 March
  • (B)
    25 March
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  • (C)
    1 April
  • (D)
    10 May
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* The International Day of Remembrance of Slavery is observed on 25 March [cite: 30]. * The law abolishing the slave trade was passed on 25 March 1807 [cite: 30].
Question 40 of 159 General
Which Indian paramilitary force celebrated its 191st Raising Day on 24th March?
  • (A)
    BSF
  • (B)
    CRPF
  • (C)
    Assam Rifles
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  • (D)
    ITBP
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* Assam Rifles celebrated its 191st Raising Day on 24th March (Established in 1835) [cite: 30].
Question 41 of 159 General
S. Thyagarajan, who passed away at the age of 85, was a renowned expert in which field?
  • (A)
    Politics
  • (B)
    Cinema
  • (C)
    Sports Journalism (Hockey)
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  • (D)
    Classical Music
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* S. Thyagarajan was a veteran sports journalist [cite: 30]. * He was specially known for covering 'Hockey' [cite: 30].
Question 42 of 159 General
Which AI model was launched by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting under the 'National AI skill initiative' in partnership with Google and YouTube?
  • (A)
    AI-Srijan
  • (B)
    Aswini Kumari Aakash 200
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  • (C)
    Bharat-AI
  • (D)
    AI-Kaushal
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting launched the AI model named 'Aswini kumari Aakash 200' [cite: 30]. * It is linked with the 'sankhyiki portal' [cite: 30].
Question 43 of 159 General
Who built the 'Aakash 3D Printer' with the help of the Kerala Startup Mission, which is being delivered to ISRO?
  • (A)
    Dhruva Space
  • (B)
    Agnikul Cosmos
  • (C)
    Protocolhings
    ✓ OFFICIAL KEY
  • (D)
    Skyroot
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* The Aakash 3D Printer was built by 'Protocolhings' (space tech innovation + incubation centre + Kerala Startup mission) [cite: 30]. * It is being delivered to ISRO [cite: 30].
Question 44 of 159 General
Astronomers recently discovered 11 new moons around which planet?
  • (A)
    Jupiter
  • (B)
    Saturn
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  • (C)
    Uranus
  • (D)
    Neptune
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* According to an announcement by the Minor Planet Centre (Cambridge), 11 new moons of Saturn have been discovered (and 4 new ones around Jupiter) [cite: 30].
Question 45 of 159 General
The 'Chokramudi Hills', which were in the news for the blooming of the rare Neelakurinji shrubs and the revival of the endangered Nilgiri Tahr, are located in which state?
  • (A)
    Tamil Nadu
  • (B)
    Karnataka
  • (C)
    Kerala
    ✓ OFFICIAL KEY
  • (D)
    Maharashtra
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* The Chokramudi Hills are located in Kerala [cite: 30]. * After the government reclaimed them from private hands (restoration), the return of the Nilgiri Tahr and the blooming of Neelakurinji were observed here [cite: 30].
Question 46 of 159 General
What is the name of the national biofuel program launched by Brazil in 1975 as an alternative to petrol?
  • (A)
    Pro-Ethanol
  • (B)
    Pro alcohol programme
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  • (C)
    Bio-Brazil
  • (D)
    Green Fuel
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* Brazil launched the 'Pro alcohol programme' in 1975 as an alternative to petrol [cite: 30].
Question 47 of 159 General
Which Indian cricketer won the 'ICC Player of the Month' (Women) award for February 2026?
  • (A)
    Smriti Mandhana
  • (B)
    Harmanpreet Kaur
  • (C)
    Arundhati Reddy
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  • (D)
    Jemimah Rodrigues
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* Indian women's cricketer Arundhati Reddy won the 'ICC Player of the Month' (Women) award for February 2026 [cite: 30]. (Among men, the award was won by Pakistan's Sahibzada Farhan [cite: 30]).
Question 48 of 159 General
The Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar (RVP) is managed by which council?
  • (A)
    ICAR
  • (B)
    ICMR
  • (C)
    CSIR (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research)
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  • (D)
    DRDO
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* The RVP is managed by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) [cite: 21]. * It operates under the chairmanship of PSA [cite: 21].
Question 49 of 159 General
Under the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar (RVP), what is the maximum age limit for the 'Vigyan YUVA-SSB' category?
  • (A)
    35 years
  • (B)
    40 years
  • (C)
    45 years
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  • (D)
    50 years
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* The Vigyan YUVA-SSB category is designated for the young up to 45 years of age [cite: 21]. * The other categories include Vigyan Ratna (lifetime achievement), Vigyan Shri (distinguished contribution), and Vigyan Team (collaborative team of 3) [cite: 21].
Question 50 of 159 General
What is 'Anuvadini'?
  • (A)
    A new missile
  • (B)
    AI for quick online translation + language conversion
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  • (C)
    A digital payment app
  • (D)
    A space station
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* 'Anuvadini' is an AI tool [cite: 21]. * It is designed for quick online translation and language conversion [cite: 21].
Question 51 of 159 General
Who has been appointed as the Chairperson of the National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC)?
  • (A)
    Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti
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  • (B)
    Smriti Irani
  • (C)
    Maneka Gandhi
  • (D)
    Anupriya Patel
Correct Option: Key (A)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti has been appointed as the Chairperson of NCBC [cite: 21].
Question 52 of 159 General
The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) falls under which ministry?
  • (A)
    Ministry of Science & Technology
  • (B)
    Ministry of Defence
  • (C)
    Ministry of Education
    ✓ OFFICIAL KEY
  • (D)
    Ministry of Skill Development
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* According to the notes, AICTE is under the Ministry of Education [cite: 21].
Question 53 of 159 General
Which digital platform was launched by Jaipur student Kanishk Rungta to help access govt schemes for defencing families?
  • (A)
    Veer Prahari
  • (B)
    Veer Sahara
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  • (C)
    Raksha Kavach
  • (D)
    Sainik Kalyan
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* Kanishk Rungta (from Jayshree Periwal int. school, Jaipur) launched the 'Veer Sahara' digital platform [cite: 21]. * It aims to help access government schemes for defencing families [cite: 21].
Question 54 of 159 General
Who has been appointed as the General Officer Commanding in Chief of the Indian Army's Eastern Command in Kolkata?
  • (A)
    Lt. Gen Upendra Dwivedi
  • (B)
    Lt. Gen VMB Krishnan
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  • (C)
    Lt. Gen Manoj Pande
  • (D)
    Lt. Gen Anil Chauhan
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* Lt. Gen VMB Krishnan was appointed as the General Officer Commanding in Chief of the Eastern Command (Kolkata) [cite: 21].
Question 55 of 159 General
During which period was 'Swachhta Pakhwada' observed in 2026?
  • (A)
    1-15 January
  • (B)
    1-15 March
  • (C)
    16-31 March
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  • (D)
    1-15 April
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* Swachhta Pakhwada was observed from 16-31 March in 2026 [cite: 21].
Question 56 of 159 General
The 'Sadhana Saptah 2026' was launched by the capacity building mission with 3 T's. What are these 3 T's?
  • (A)
    Technology, Tradition, Tangible outcome
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  • (B)
    Time, Talent, Treasure
  • (C)
    Trust, Technology, Trade
  • (D)
    Target, Teamwork, Tangible outcome
Correct Option: Key (A)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* Sadhana Saptah 2026 was launched by the capacity building mission [cite: 21]. * The 3 T's stand for Technology, Tradition, and Tangible outcome [cite: 21].
Question 57 of 159 General
What does NASA plan to build on the Moon by 2030?
  • (A)
    100 kW Solar Power Plant
  • (B)
    100 kW Nuclear Reactor
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  • (C)
    Robotic Base
  • (D)
    A new Telescope
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* NASA has a plan to build a 100 kW nuclear Reactor on the Moon by 2030 [cite: 21].
Question 58 of 159 General
What do China and Russia plan to build on the Moon by 2035?
  • (A)
    Automated Space Observatory
  • (B)
    Automated Nuclear Power Station
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  • (C)
    Manned Lunar Colony
  • (D)
    Mineral Mining Center
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* China and Russia plan to build an Automated Nuclear power station on the Moon by 2035 [cite: 21].
Question 59 of 159 General
'Mounjaro' is a once-weekly injectable medicine formulated using which active ingredient?
  • (A)
    Insulin
  • (B)
    Tirzepatide
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  • (C)
    Metformin
  • (D)
    Semaglutide
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* Mounjaro is a once-weekly injectable medicine [cite: 21]. * It is formulated using 'tirzepatide' [cite: 21].
Question 60 of 159 General
Which company launched the medicine 'Yampeak' for Type 2 diabetes mellitus?
  • (A)
    Sun Pharma
  • (B)
    Lupin
  • (C)
    CIPLA
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  • (D)
    Dr. Reddy's
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* Yampeak was launched by CIPLA [cite: 21]. * It is used for Type 2 diabetes mellitus [cite: 21].
Question 61 of 159 General
Who is the author of the book 'Chalice of Ambrosia' (based on Ram Janmabhoomi)?
  • (A)
    C. Radhakrishnan
  • (B)
    Surendra Kumar Pachauri
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  • (C)
    Ram Madhav
  • (D)
    Vikram Sampath
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* The book 'Chalice of Ambrosia' was authored by Surendra Kumar Pachauri [cite: 21]. * It was released by C. Radhakrishnan [cite: 21].
Question 62 of 159 General
Who became the 2nd Indian after Sabu Dastagir to be selected for a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame?
  • (A)
    Priyanka Chopra
  • (B)
    Alia Bhatt
  • (C)
    Deepika Padukone
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  • (D)
    Aishwarya Rai
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* Deepika Padukone has been selected for a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame [cite: 21]. * She is the 2nd Indian (after Sabu Dastagir) to be selected as part of a motion picture by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce [cite: 21].
Question 63 of 159 General
Who has been appointed as the Brand Ambassador for Maldives?
  • (A)
    Anushka Sharma
  • (B)
    Katrina Kaif
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  • (C)
    Kareena Kapoor
  • (D)
    Disha Patani
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* Katrina Kaif was appointed as the Brand Ambassador for Maldives [cite: 21].
Question 64 of 159 General
Who has been appointed as the New Economic Affair Secretary?
  • (A)
    Sujata Chaturvedi
  • (B)
    Anuradha
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  • (C)
    Ajay Seth
  • (D)
    TV Somanathan
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* Anuradha was appointed as the New Economic Affair Secretary [cite: 21].
Question 65 of 159 General
The 'Goistats' app was developed by which organization?
  • (A)
    NITI Aayog
  • (B)
    RBI
  • (C)
    NSO (National Sample Survey Office)
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  • (D)
    SEBI
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* The Goistats app was developed by the NSO (National Sample Survey Office) [cite: 21].
Question 66 of 159 General
Where was India's first Megawatt-scale Hydrokinetic power project installed by the Bhakra Beas Management Board?
  • (A)
    Nangal Hydel Channel, Punjab
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  • (B)
    Indira Gandhi Canal, Rajasthan
  • (C)
    Tehri Dam, Uttarakhand
  • (D)
    Sardar Sarovar, Gujarat
Correct Option: Key (A)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* India's first Megawatt scale Hydrokinetic power project was installed at the Nangal Hydel Channel in Punjab [cite: 21]. * It was implemented by the Bhakra Beas Management Board [cite: 21].
Question 67 of 159 General
Who was named the FIFA Men's Player of the Year?
  • (A)
    Lionel Messi
  • (B)
    Kylian Mbappe
  • (C)
    Ousmane Dembele
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  • (D)
    Cristiano Ronaldo
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* Ousmane Dembele was chosen as the FIFA Men's Player of the Year [cite: 21].
Question 68 of 159 General
What is the full form of the 'LRLACM' missile tested by DRDO from Chandipur, Odisha?
  • (A)
    Low Range Land Attack Cruise Missile
  • (B)
    Long Range Stand Attack Cruise Missile
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  • (C)
    Light Range Surface Attack Combat Missile
  • (D)
    Long Range Surface Anti-tank Combat Missile
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* The full form of LRLACM is Long Range Stand Attack Cruise Missile [cite: 21]. * It was fired/tested by DRDO from Chandipur, Odisha [cite: 21].
Question 69 of 159 General
In which state was the 'Cashless Health scheme' for teachers implemented?
  • (A)
    Madhya Pradesh
  • (B)
    Uttar Pradesh (UP)
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  • (C)
    Rajasthan
  • (D)
    Haryana
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* The cashless health scheme for teachers was implemented in Uttar Pradesh (UP) [cite: 21].
Question 70 of 159 General
'Jose Antonio Kast' is the President of which country?
  • (A)
    Peru
  • (B)
    Colombia
  • (C)
    Chile
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  • (D)
    Argentina
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* Jose Antonio Kast is the President of Chile [cite: 21].
Question 71 of 159 General
Who was awarded the 1st FIFA Peace Price?
  • (A)
    Angela Merkel
  • (B)
    Emmanuel Macron
  • (C)
    Donald Trump
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  • (D)
    Joe Biden
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* The 1st FIFA Peace Price was awarded to Donald Trump [cite: 21].
Question 72 of 159 General
Where was a 25-foot Shivaji Statue unveiled?
  • (A)
    Pune, Maharashtra
  • (B)
    Belagavi, Karnataka
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  • (C)
    Surat, Gujarat
  • (D)
    Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* The 25-foot Shivaji statue was unveiled in Belagavi, Karnataka [cite: 21].
Question 73 of 159 General
Who released the postal stamp in Kolhapur to mark the 150th anniversary of the Bombay Gymkhana?
  • (A)
    Nitin Gadkari
  • (B)
    Jyotiraditya Scindia
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  • (C)
    Eknath Shinde
  • (D)
    Amit Shah
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia released the postal stamp in Kolhapur upon the completion of 150 years of the Bombay Gymkhana [cite: 21].
Question 74 of 159 General
Where will the 38th National Games 2026 be held?
  • (A)
    Goa
  • (B)
    Uttarakhand
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  • (C)
    Gujarat
  • (D)
    Kerala
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* The 38th National Games 2026 will take place in Uttarakhand [cite: 21].
Question 75 of 159 General
Who became the first woman cricketer to win the 'ICC Player of the Month Award' for 2 consecutive times?
  • (A)
    Smriti Mandhana
  • (B)
    Ellyse Perry
  • (C)
    Ashleigh Gardner
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  • (D)
    Meg Lanning
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* Ashleigh Gardner is the first woman cricketer to win the ICC Player of the Month Award for 2 consecutive times [cite: 21].
Question 76 of 159 General
Who took charge as the Air Officer Commanding in Chief of the Training Command of Airforce on 1 Jan 2026?
  • (A)
    Air Marshal AP Singh
  • (B)
    Air Marshal Sheethapalli Shrinivas
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  • (C)
    Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor
  • (D)
    Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* Air Marshal Sheethapalli Shrinivas took charge as the Air Officer Commanding in Chief Training Command of the Air Force on 1 Jan 2026 [cite: 21].
Question 77 of 159 General
What is the name of the Humanoid Robot developed by the Railway and deployed at Visakhapatnam Railway?
  • (A)
    Rakshak
  • (B)
    Sakhi
  • (C)
    Ass. Arjun
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  • (D)
    Vayu
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* The Humanoid Robot developed by the Railway is named 'Ass. Arjun' [cite: 21]. * It has been deployed at the Visakhapatnam Railway [cite: 21].
Question 78 of 159 General
The Indian Air Force celebrated the 25th Anniversary of the maiden flight of which indigenously developed Light Combat Aircraft on 4 Jan 2026?
  • (A)
    Sukhoi-30
  • (B)
    Tejas
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  • (C)
    Dhruv
  • (D)
    Mirage 2000
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* The Indian Air Force celebrated the 25th Anniversary of the maiden flight of the indigenously developed Tejas Light Combat Aircraft on 4 Jan 2026 [cite: 21].
Question 79 of 159 General
Who has been appointed as the coach of the Indian Women's Hockey team from 2026?
  • (A)
    Harendra Singh
  • (B)
    Sjoerd Marijne
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  • (C)
    Craig Fulton
  • (D)
    Graham Reid
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* Sjoerd Marijne has been appointed as the coach of the Indian Women's Hockey team from 2026 [cite: 21].
Question 80 of 159 General
Who took charge as the Vice Chief of Air Staff of IAF on 1 Jan 2026?
  • (A)
    Air Marshal VR Chaudhari
  • (B)
    Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor
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  • (C)
    Air Marshal Sheethapalli Shrinivas
  • (D)
    Air Marshal R.K. Bhadauria
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor took charge as the Vice Chief of Air Staff of IAF on 1 Jan 2026 [cite: 21].
Question 81 of 159 General
Which Indian Army female officer won the UN-Secretary General 2025 Award for gender-inclusive peacekeeping?
  • (A)
    Captain Shiva Chouhan
  • (B)
    Major Swathi Shanta Kumar
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  • (C)
    Col Mitali Madhumita
  • (D)
    Sqn Ldr Avani Chaturvedi
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* Indian Army officer Major Swathi Shanta Kumar won the UN-Secretary General 2025 Award for gender-inclusive peacekeeping [cite: 21].
Question 82 of 159 General
Where was the 9th Siddha Day celebrated in Jan 2026 with the theme "Siddha for global Health"?
  • (A)
    Madurai
  • (B)
    Chennai
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  • (C)
    Coimbatore
  • (D)
    Thiruvananthapuram
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* The 9th Siddha Day was celebrated in Chennai [cite: 21]. * The theme for the event was "Siddha for global Health" [cite: 21].
Question 83 of 159 General
Which Tiger census application was used by forest staff for the All India Tiger Estimation Survey and at the Anamalai Tiger Reserve?
  • (A)
    TIGER-TRACK
  • (B)
    M-STrIPES App
    ✓ OFFICIAL KEY
  • (C)
    Roar App
  • (D)
    WII-Tiger
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* The M-STrIPES App was used by forest staff for the All India Tiger Estimation Survey and at the Anamalai Tiger Reserve [cite: 21].
Question 84 of 159 General
Which operation was launched by the Punjab government to dismantle gangsters?
  • (A)
    Operation Clean
  • (B)
    OP PRAHAR
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  • (C)
    Operation Vajra
  • (D)
    Operation Garuda
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* The Punjab government launched 'OP PRAHAR' to dismantle gangsters [cite: 21].
Question 85 of 159 General
Who became the fastest man in Indian history by setting a National Record of 10.09 seconds in the men's 100m at the 2026 Athletic Federation Cup?
  • (A)
    Amlan Borgohain
  • (B)
    Gurindervir Singh
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  • (C)
    Hima Das
  • (D)
    Mohammad Anas
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* Gurindervir Singh set a National Record of 10.09 seconds in the men's 100m, becoming the fastest man in Indian history [cite: 21].
Question 86 of 159 General
Who received the Padma Shri 2026 for preserving the indigenous bio-weaving of the Living Root Bridge in the Khasi Hills?
  • (A)
    Zoramthanga
  • (B)
    Holly war
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  • (C)
    PA Sangma
  • (D)
    Ramkheng
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* Holly war received the Padma Shri 2026 for preserving the indigenous bio-weaving of the Living Root Bridge in Khasi Hills [cite: 21].
Question 87 of 159 General
Who won the gold medal in the 86-97kg category at the Asian Under-20 Wrestling Championship held in Da Nang, Vietnam?
  • (A)
    Deepak Punia
  • (B)
    Akshay Tanaji Dhere
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  • (C)
    Ravi Kumar Dahiya
  • (D)
    Bajrang Punia
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* Akshay Tanaji Dhere won gold in the 86-97kg category at the Asian Under-20 Wrestling Championship in Da Nang, Vietnam [cite: 21].
Question 88 of 159 General
Which tribal art from Madhya Pradesh was gifted by the PM to Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden?
  • (A)
    Warli painting
  • (B)
    Gond painting
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  • (C)
    Pithora Art
  • (D)
    Madhubani painting
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* Gond painting (a tribal art from MP) was gifted by the PM to Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden [cite: 21].
Question 89 of 159 General
What is the budget allocation for the Ministry of Tribal Affairs in 2026-27?
  • (A)
    10,000 crore
  • (B)
    12,500.50 crore
  • (C)
    15,421.97 crore
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  • (D)
    20,000 crore
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* The budget for the Ministry of Tribal Affairs in 2026-27 is 15421.97 crore [cite: 21].
Question 90 of 159 General
Which PVTG (Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group) in Andaman has the smallest recorded population?
  • (A)
    Jarawa
  • (B)
    Onge
  • (C)
    Sentinelese
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  • (D)
    Shompen
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* The Sentinelese are the PVTG in Andaman with the smallest recorded population [cite: 21].
Question 91 of 159 General
Sumit Antil broke his own F64 Javelin world record at the Indian Open Para Athletics Championship 2026 with a throw of what distance?
  • (A)
    73.29m
  • (B)
    74.82m
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  • (C)
    75.00m
  • (D)
    76.50m
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* Sumit Antil broke his world record with a throw of 74.82m [cite: 21]. * This surpassed his previous record of 73.29m set at the 2022 Asian Para Games in Hangzhou [cite: 21].
Question 92 of 159 General
'Cicada' (B.A.3.2), recently detected across 22 countries, refers to what?
  • (A)
    A new computer virus
  • (B)
    A new Covid-19 variant
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  • (C)
    A new asteroid
  • (D)
    An invasive insect species
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* Cicada (B.A.3.2) is a new Covid-19 variant [cite: 27]. * It is a sub-lineage of the Omicron family of SARS-CoV-2 [cite: 27].
Question 93 of 159 General
Which museum was inaugurated by PM Modi in Koba, Gandhinagar (Gujarat) on the occasion of Mahavir Jayanti?
  • (A)
    Veer Savarkar Museum
  • (B)
    Samrat Samprati Museum
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  • (C)
    Jain Heritage Museum
  • (D)
    Muniraj Museum
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* PM Modi inaugurated the "Samrat Samprati Museum" in Koba, Gandhinagar on Mahavir Jayanti [cite: 27].
Question 94 of 159 General
PM Modi inaugurated the 3300 Cr 'Kaynes Semiconductor Plant' located in which city?
  • (A)
    Surat
  • (B)
    Rajkot
  • (C)
    Sanand, Ahmedabad
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  • (D)
    Vadodara
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* The 3300 Cr Kaynes Semiconductor plant was inaugurated at Sanand in Ahmedabad [cite: 27]. * Its capacity is 60 lakh chips per day [cite: 27].
Question 95 of 159 General
Under the 'PM E-DRIVE scheme' launched in Oct-2024, the Ministry of Heavy Industries extended the subsidy for electric E-Rickshaws & carts until when?
  • (A)
    31 Dec 2026
  • (B)
    31 March 2027
  • (C)
    31 July 2027
  • (D)
    31 March 2028
    ✓ OFFICIAL KEY
Correct Option: Key (D)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* The subsidy for electric two-wheelers was extended till 31 July 2026 [cite: 27]. * The subsidy for electric E-Rickshaw & carts was extended till 31 March 2028 [cite: 27].
Question 96 of 159 General
The 'Solid waste management Rules 2026', replacing the 2016 framework, were introduced by which ministry?
  • (A)
    Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
  • (B)
    Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
  • (C)
    Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
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  • (D)
    Ministry of Panchayati Raj
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* These rules were introduced by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change [cite: 27]. * Starting from April 2026, they shift the focus from a 'collect and dump' model to a circular economy [cite: 27].
Question 97 of 159 General
What is the primary purpose of the 'Bhavasagara Referral Centre' designated by the Ministry of Environment?
  • (A)
    Tiger reserve monitoring
  • (B)
    A National Repository for Deep-sea Fauna
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  • (C)
    Himalayan Glacier research
  • (D)
    Preventing desertification
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* The Bhavasagara Referral Centre (under the Centre of Marine Living Resources & Ecology) is designated as a National Repository for Deep-sea Fauna [cite: 27].
Question 98 of 159 General
What is the name of the tri-service exercise conducted by the Armed Forces (Army, IAF, Navy) in 2026 under the Andaman & Nicobar Command?
  • (A)
    Exercise Kavach
  • (B)
    Exercise Dweep Shakti
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  • (C)
    Exercise Sagar Rakshak
  • (D)
    Exercise Trishul
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* The tri-service exercise conducted under the aegis of the Andaman & Nicobar Command is named 'Exercise Dweep shakti' [cite: 27].
Question 99 of 159 General
'Nyctibatrachus kali', discovered in Karnataka and named after the Kali River, is a new species of what?
  • (A)
    Fish
  • (B)
    Frog
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  • (C)
    Snake
  • (D)
    Bird
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* Nyctibatrachus kali is a newly discovered species of Frog in Karnataka [cite: 27]. * Also known as the Kali-Night-frog, it is found in the Kali Tiger Reserve [cite: 27].
Question 100 of 159 General
What is the name of the new AI-powered social app introduced by 'Bluesky' that lets users vibe-code their own social feed?
  • (A)
    Threads
  • (B)
    Attie app
    ✓ OFFICIAL KEY
  • (C)
    Mastodon
  • (D)
    Truth Social
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* Bluesky introduced the 'Attie app' [cite: 27]. * It is an AI-powered app that lets users vibe-code their own social feed [cite: 27].
Question 101 of 159 General
The 'Hazelle Dust Cyclone' that caused a 'Red sky' in Australia is what type of cyclone?
  • (A)
    Extratropical cyclone
  • (B)
    Tropical cyclone
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  • (C)
    Polar cyclone
  • (D)
    Subtropical cyclone
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* The Hazelle Dust Cyclone is a Tropical cyclone [cite: 27]. * It caused a dust storm leading to a 'Red sky' in Australia [cite: 27].
Question 102 of 159 General
Who became the first player to score 4000 runs in a single stadium (Chinnaswamy Stadium) in IPL history?
  • (A)
    Rohit Sharma
  • (B)
    MS Dhoni
  • (C)
    Virat Kohli
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  • (D)
    David Warner
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* Virat Kohli achieved this feat during an RCB vs SRH match at the Chinnaswamy Stadium [cite: 27].
Question 103 of 159 General
Who won the gold medal at the World Para Archery Championship in Gwangju, South Korea?
  • (A)
    Avani Lekhara
  • (B)
    Bhavina Patel
  • (C)
    Sheetal Devi
    ✓ OFFICIAL KEY
  • (D)
    Rubina Francis
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* Sheetal Devi (Archer of Time) won gold in the World Para Archery Championship at Gwangju (South Korea) [cite: 27].
Question 104 of 159 General
Who was named the 'Archer of the year 2026'?
  • (A)
    Jyothi Surekha Vennam
  • (B)
    Emircan Haney
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  • (C)
    Bomman Devarakonda
  • (D)
    Sheetal Devi
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* According to the notes, Emircan Haney (from Turkey) was named the Archer of the year 2026 [cite: 27].
Question 105 of 159 General
When is the 'National prevention of Blindness week' observed in India?
  • (A)
    1-7 March
  • (B)
    1-7 April
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  • (C)
    1-7 May
  • (D)
    1-7 June
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* The National prevention of Blindness week is observed from 1-7 April [cite: 27].
Question 106 of 159 General
Who has been appointed as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of IndiGo?
  • (A)
    Ronojoy Dutta
  • (B)
    William Mathews Walsh
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  • (C)
    Rahul Bhatia
  • (D)
    Pieter Elbers
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* William Mathews Walsh is India's/IndiGo's new CFO [cite: 27].
Question 107 of 159 General
The 500 MW Floating Solar Plant, located on the world's largest human-made lake by volume, is being installed at which dam?
  • (A)
    Aswan Dam
  • (B)
    Hoover Dam
  • (C)
    Kariba Dam (Zimbabwe)
    ✓ OFFICIAL KEY
  • (D)
    Three Gorges Dam
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* A 500 MW Floating Solar Plant is designed to be installed at the Kariba Dam in Zimbabwe [cite: 27]. * Lake Kariba (located on the Zambezi River) holds the record for the world's largest human-made lake by volume [cite: 27].
Question 108 of 159 General
Which birth anniversary of Lord Mahavir was recently marked?
  • (A)
    2500th
  • (B)
    2550th
  • (C)
    2600th
  • (D)
    2624th
    ✓ OFFICIAL KEY
Correct Option: Key (D)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* The 2624th Birth Anniversary of Lord Mahavir was marked recently [cite: 27]. * It is the most important festival for Jains [cite: 27].
Question 109 of 159 General
The death anniversary of which freedom fighter, who was the first president of Arya Samaj (Dayananda Saraswati), was observed on 30th March?
  • (A)
    Lala Lajpat Rai
  • (B)
    Bal Gangadhar Tilak
  • (C)
    Shyam Ji Krishna Varma
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  • (D)
    Bipin Chandra Pal
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* Freedom fighter Shyam Ji Krishna Varma's death anniversary was on 30th March (Born 4th Oct 1857 in Mandvi, Gujarat) [cite: 27]. * He was the first president of Arya Samaj [cite: 27].
Question 110 of 159 General
For which memoir/autobiography did Arundhati Roy win the 'National Book Critics Circle Award 2026'?
  • (A)
    The God of Small Things
  • (B)
    Mother Marry Comes to Me
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  • (C)
    The Ministry of Utmost Happiness
  • (D)
    My Seditious Heart
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* Arundhati Roy won the award for her memoir 'Mother Marry Comes to Me' [cite: 27]. * This book was also shortlisted for the 2026 Women's Prize for Non-Fiction [cite: 27].
Question 111 of 159 General
The ASRAAM (Advanced Short Range Air to Air Missile) will be integrated to enhance the capabilities of which Indian fighter jet?
  • (A)
    Sukhoi Su-30MKI
  • (B)
    Mirage 2000
  • (C)
    MIG-29 Fighter jet
    ✓ OFFICIAL KEY
  • (D)
    Tejas
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* ASRAAM will be put into the MIG-29 Fighter jet to enhance its capabilities [cite: 27]. * Built by MBDA, it has a speed of Mach 3 and can engage fast-moving aircraft at ranges greater than 25+ km [cite: 27].
Question 112 of 159 General
The 'Central Armed Forces General Administration Bill 2026' introduced in the Rajya Sabha is designed to govern officers of which forces?
  • (A)
    CRPF and BSF only
  • (B)
    CRPF, BSF, CISF, ITBP, and SSB
    ✓ OFFICIAL KEY
  • (C)
    NSG and AR only
  • (D)
    CISF and ITBP only
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* This bill is designed to govern the recruitment, promotion, and service of Group-A general officer duty and other personnel of specified CAPFs (CRPF, BSF, CISF, ITBP & SSB) [cite: 27].
Question 113 of 159 General
In the 112th edition of 'Mann Ki Baat', PM Modi lauded which education system for blending tribal lore and modern science?
  • (A)
    Eklavya Model
  • (B)
    Naga Morung's
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  • (C)
    Ashram Schools
  • (D)
    Vidya Bharati
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* PM Modi lauded the 'Naga Morung's' education system in the 112th edition of Mann Ki Baat [cite: 27]. * Its aim is to preserve tribal heritage, oral tradition, and community values [cite: 27].
Question 114 of 159 General
In which city was the 'PM-SVANidhi card' launched with Aadhar integration?
  • (A)
    Surat
  • (B)
    Ahmedabad
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  • (C)
    Lucknow
  • (D)
    Bhopal
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* The PM-SVANidhi card with Aadhar integration was launched in Ahmedabad [cite: 27].
Question 115 of 159 General
Which country topped the 'Global Soft Power Index 2026'?
  • (A)
    UK
  • (B)
    Germany
  • (C)
    USA
    ✓ OFFICIAL KEY
  • (D)
    France
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* The USA topped the Global Soft Power Index 2026 [cite: 27].
Question 116 of 159 General
What was the theme for 'Zero Waste Day' observed on 30th March?
  • (A)
    Beat Plastic Pollution
  • (B)
    Food Waste
    ✓ OFFICIAL KEY
  • (C)
    Clean Oceans
  • (D)
    Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* Zero Waste Day (30th March) had the theme "Food Waste" [cite: 27]. * (Rajasthan Day is also on 30th March) [cite: 27].
Question 117 of 159 General
After 10 years, the critically endangered 'Great Indian Bustard' was spotted in which Indian state?
  • (A)
    Rajasthan
  • (B)
    Gujarat
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  • (C)
    Maharashtra
  • (D)
    Madhya Pradesh
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* A rare Great Indian Bustard was seen in Gujarat after 10 years [cite: 27]. * It is critically endangered, listed in Schedule-1 (WPA) and Appendix-1 (CITES) [cite: 27].
Question 118 of 159 General
Which Christian feast, celebrated across Kerala, marks the start of the Holy Week?
  • (A)
    Good Friday
  • (B)
    Palm Sunday
    ✓ OFFICIAL KEY
  • (C)
    Easter
  • (D)
    Ash Wednesday
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* Palm Sunday is a Christian feast celebrated across Kerala (and worldwide) that marks the start of the Holy Week [cite: 27].
Question 119 of 159 General
The 'Madhavpur Mela' begins on Ram Navami to commemorate the marriage of Lord Krishna and Rukmini. In which state is it held?
  • (A)
    Uttar Pradesh
  • (B)
    Madhya Pradesh
  • (C)
    Gujarat
    ✓ OFFICIAL KEY
  • (D)
    Maharashtra
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* The Madhavpur Mela is held in Gujarat [cite: 27]. * It begins on Ram Navami and commemorates the marriage of Lord Krishna and Rukmini [cite: 27].
Question 120 of 159 General
The Ministry of Defence signed a 445 Cr deal with Russia's JSC Rosoboronexport for which air defence missile system?
  • (A)
    S-400 Triumf
  • (B)
    Tunguska
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  • (C)
    Pantsir-S1
  • (D)
    Igla-S
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* The Ministry of Defence signed a deal for the Tunguska air defence missile system [cite: 27]. * It includes the 9M311 missile [cite: 27].
Question 121 of 159 General
Which maritime exercise was conducted by the Indian Navy on 24th March at the Maritime Warfare Centre in Kochi?
  • (A)
    MILAN-2026
  • (B)
    Exercise TTX-2026
    ✓ OFFICIAL KEY
  • (C)
    SLINEX-2026
  • (D)
    Varuna-2026
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* Exercise TTX-2026 (Table Top Exercise), an Indian naval maritime exercise, was hosted in Kochi at the Maritime Warfare Centre [cite: 27].
Question 122 of 159 General
On 25th March 2026, which meeting was conducted for the first time by India's Dept. of Youth Affairs?
  • (A)
    G20 Youth Summit
  • (B)
    BRICS Youth Meeting 2026
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  • (C)
    SCO Youth Conference
  • (D)
    BIMSTEC Youth Forum
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* The 'BRICS youth meeting 2026' was conducted for the first time by the Dept of Youth Affairs, Govt of India on 25 March 2026 [cite: 27].
Question 123 of 159 General
Which country won the Davis Cup for the 4th time?
  • (A)
    Spain
  • (B)
    Australia
  • (C)
    Italy
    ✓ OFFICIAL KEY
  • (D)
    India
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* Italy won the Davis Cup [cite: 24]. * This marks their 4th win in the tournament [cite: 24].
Question 124 of 159 General
Who became the first bowler to take 200 wickets as per the notes?
  • (A)
    Jasprit Bumrah
  • (B)
    Ravichandran Ashwin
  • (C)
    Bhuvneshwar Kumar
    ✓ OFFICIAL KEY
  • (D)
    Mohammed Shami
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* Bhuvneshwar Kumar became the first bowler to take 200 wickets [cite: 24].
Question 125 of 159 General
Which country secured the 1st position with 41 medals in the 25th Winter Olympics?
  • (A)
    Norway
  • (B)
    USA
  • (C)
    Canada
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  • (D)
    Germany
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* Canada secured the 1st position in the 25th Winter Olympics [cite: 24]. * They won a total of 41 medals [cite: 24].
Question 126 of 159 General
Who was awarded the Agricola medal by the Food & Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations?
  • (A)
    Joe Biden
  • (B)
    Emmanuel Macron
  • (C)
    PM Modi
    ✓ OFFICIAL KEY
  • (D)
    Giorgia Meloni
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* PM Modi received the Agricola medal in Italy [cite: 24]. * The medal was awarded by the Food & Agriculture Organization of the United Nations [cite: 24].
Question 127 of 159 General
India & Italy have decided to celebrate which year as a Year of Culture & Tourism?
  • (A)
    2025
  • (B)
    2026
  • (C)
    2027
    ✓ OFFICIAL KEY
  • (D)
    2030
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* India & Italy will celebrate the year 2027 as a year of culture & Tourism [cite: 24].
Question 128 of 159 General
Who received the Padma Shree for playing the tribal instrument Tarpa?
  • (A)
    Tulasi Gowda
  • (B)
    Gurumayi Ponnammal
  • (C)
    Bhikla Ladakya
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  • (D)
    Subhadra Devi
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* Bhikla Ladakya received the Padma Shree [cite: 24]. * He was awarded for playing the tribal instrument Tarpa [cite: 24].
Question 129 of 159 General
The 'Ol Chiki' script was created by whom?
  • (A)
    Pandit Raghunath Murmu
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  • (B)
    Jaipal Singh Munda
  • (C)
    Tilka Majhi
  • (D)
    Birsa Munda
Correct Option: Key (A)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* The Ol Chiki script was created by Pandit Raghunath Murmu [cite: 24].
Question 130 of 159 General
Which mobile app was launched in Delhi in July by the Ministry of Textile?
  • (A)
    Tex Mitra
  • (B)
    Bharat Tex
    ✓ OFFICIAL KEY
  • (C)
    Bunkar Portal
  • (D)
    Textile India
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* The 'Bharat Tex' mobile app was launched in Delhi in July [cite: 24]. * It was launched by the Ministry of Textile (N Shami Rao) [cite: 24].
Question 131 of 159 General
What was the theme for the International Biodiversity Day observed on 22 May?
  • (A)
    Our Solutions are in Nature
  • (B)
    Building a shared future for all life
  • (C)
    Acting locally for global impact
    ✓ OFFICIAL KEY
  • (D)
    Be part of the Plan
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* The International Biodiversity Day is observed on 22 May [cite: 24]. * The theme was "Acting locally for global impact" [cite: 24].
Question 132 of 159 General
Which mission was awarded the Goddard Astronautics Award for the first-ever landing near the moon's south pole?
  • (A)
    Apollo 11
  • (B)
    Chang'e-4
  • (C)
    Chandrayaan-III
    ✓ OFFICIAL KEY
  • (D)
    Luna 25
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* Chandrayaan-III was awarded the Goddard Astronautics Award [cite: 24]. * It won for the first-ever landing near the moon's south pole [cite: 24].
Question 133 of 159 General
Which app was launched by the Indian Army to streamline logistic and sustain management?
  • (A)
    ASIGMA
  • (B)
    e-ForCP
    ✓ OFFICIAL KEY
  • (C)
    e-Raksha
  • (D)
    Army-Log
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* The Indian Army launched the 'e-ForCP' app [cite: 24]. * It is designed to streamline logistic and sustain management [cite: 24].
Question 134 of 159 General
A team of 11 women from ITBP summited Mt. Everest via which route?
  • (A)
    North Col
  • (B)
    SOUTH COL Route
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  • (C)
    West Ridge
  • (D)
    Kangshung Face
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* ITBP's 11 women team summited Mt. Everest [cite: 24]. * They used the SOUTH COL Route [cite: 24].
Question 135 of 159 General
Where was the 1st summit of IBCA held?
  • (A)
    New Delhi
  • (B)
    Bhopal
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  • (C)
    Jaipur
  • (D)
    Nagpur
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* The IBCA 1st summit was held in Bhopal, MP [cite: 24].
Question 136 of 159 General
The Agni-1 short-range ballistic missile was successfully test launched from which test range?
  • (A)
    Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh
  • (B)
    Pokhran, Rajasthan
  • (C)
    Chandipur, Odisha
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  • (D)
    Wheeler Island
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* The Agni-1 short-range ballistic missile was successfully test-launched [cite: 24]. * It was launched from the test range in Chandipur, Odisha [cite: 24].
Question 137 of 159 General
Where is India's first digital Tribal Freedom fighter museum, named after Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh, located?
  • (A)
    Ranchi, Jharkhand
  • (B)
    Khunti, Jharkhand
  • (C)
    Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh
    ✓ OFFICIAL KEY
  • (D)
    Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* India's first digital Tribal Freedom fighter museum is located in Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh [cite: 24]. * It is named after freedom fighter Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh [cite: 24].
Question 138 of 159 General
Which municipality in Kerala has been selected as the only city from India in the inaugural "20 cities" toward zero-Waste initiative?
  • (A)
    Indore Municipal Corporation
  • (B)
    Varkala Municipality
    ✓ OFFICIAL KEY
  • (C)
    Surat Municipal Corporation
  • (D)
    Panaji Municipality
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* Varkala Municipality in Kerala has been selected for this initiative [cite: 24]. * It is the only city from India in the inaugural "20 cities" toward zero-Waste initiative [cite: 24].
Question 139 of 159 General
The Telangana police launched an AI-enabled website for which Elite Action group for Drug law Enforcement?
  • (A)
    HAWK Force
  • (B)
    EAGLE Force
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  • (C)
    FALCON Squad
  • (D)
    TIGER Force
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* Telangana police launched an AI-enabled website for the EAGLE Force (Elite Action group for Drug law Enforcement) [cite: 24]. * It is aimed at strengthening public participation and enhancing the state's anti-drug efforts [cite: 24].
Question 140 of 159 General
A rare white female albino Himalayan tahr was recently recorded in which wildlife sanctuary?
  • (A)
    Great Himalayan National Park
  • (B)
    Kugti Wildlife Sanctuary
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  • (C)
    Pin Valley National Park
  • (D)
    Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* A rare white female albino Himalayan tahr was recorded [cite: 24]. * It was found in the Kugti wildlife Sanctuary at Bharmour, dist Chamba, Himachal Pradesh [cite: 24].
Question 141 of 159 General
What system was introduced for vehicles to ensure the smooth and safe conduct of Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand?
  • (A)
    FASTag System
  • (B)
    Green card system
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  • (C)
    Yellow Pass System
  • (D)
    E-Permit System
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* The green card system was introduced for vehicles [cite: 24]. * It ensures the smooth and safe conduct of the Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand [cite: 24].
Question 142 of 159 General
Who addressed the 'Purvanchal mahotsav: Mati-9'?
  • (A)
    PM Narendra Modi
  • (B)
    CM Yogi Adityanath
  • (C)
    Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla
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  • (D)
    Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* The Purvanchal mahotsav: Mati-9 was addressed by Lok-sabha speaker Om-Birla [cite: 24].
Question 143 of 159 General
When did NASA launch the Artemis-II mission, marking the first time humans will venture to the moon's neighbourhood since the Apollo 17 mission in 1972?
  • (A)
    1-Jan-2026
  • (B)
    1-Apr-2026
    ✓ OFFICIAL KEY
  • (C)
    1-Jun-2026
  • (D)
    1-Oct-2026
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* NASA launched the Artemis-II mission on 1-Apr-2026 [cite: 24]. * This marks the first time humans will venture to the moon's neighbourhood since the Apollo 17 mission in 1972 [cite: 24].
Question 144 of 159 General
'MALWAN', the second of eight indigenously built Anti-submarine warfare shallow water crafts, was built by which entity?
  • (A)
    Mazagon Dock
  • (B)
    Cochin Shipyard Limited
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  • (C)
    Goa Shipyard
  • (D)
    GRSE
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* MALWAN was built by Cochin Shipyard Limited [cite: 24]. * It is the second of eight indigenously built Anti-submarine warfare shallow water crafts [cite: 24].
Question 145 of 159 General
Who has been elected as Mongolia's New Prime Minister?
  • (A)
    Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene
  • (B)
    Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh
  • (C)
    Uchral Nyam-Osor
    ✓ OFFICIAL KEY
  • (D)
    Khaltmaagiin Battulga
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* Uchral Nyam-Osor has been elected as Mongolia's New Prime Minister [cite: 24].
Question 146 of 159 General
Which senior IAS officer was appointed as the municipal commissioner of the Brihan Mumbai municipal corporation (BMC) by the Maharashtra government?
  • (A)
    Iqbal Singh Chahal
  • (B)
    I.S. Chahal
  • (C)
    Ashwini Bhide
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  • (D)
    Sujata Saunik
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* The Maharashtra govt appointed senior IAS officer Ashwini-Bhide as the municipal commissioner of the Brihan Mumbai municipal corporation (BMC) [cite: 24].
Question 147 of 159 General
Who has been appointed as the Information and Broadcasting secretary?
  • (A)
    Apurva Chandra
  • (B)
    Chanchal Kumar
    ✓ OFFICIAL KEY
  • (C)
    TV Somanathan
  • (D)
    Tarun Bajaj
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* IAS officer Chanchal Kumar has been appointed as Information and Broadcasting secretary [cite: 24].
Question 148 of 159 General
Sanjay Lohiya was appointed as the Special Secretary of which department under the Ministry of Finance?
  • (A)
    Dept of Economic Affairs
  • (B)
    Dept of Financial Services
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  • (C)
    Dept of Revenue
  • (D)
    Dept of Expenditure
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* Sanjay Lohiya (Additional Secretary ministry of mines) was appointed as Special Secretary, Dept of financial services, ministry of Finance [cite: 24].
Question 149 of 159 General
Who is the author of the book "Tides of Time - Bharat History through murals in parliament", released by the Vice President?
  • (A)
    Smriti Irani
  • (B)
    Nirmala Sitharaman
  • (C)
    MP Smt Sudha Murthy
    ✓ OFFICIAL KEY
  • (D)
    Sumitra Mahajan
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* The Vice president released the book "Tides of Time - Bharat History through murals in parliament" [cite: 24]. * It was authored by MP Smt Sudha Murthy [cite: 24].
Question 150 of 159 General
What is the name of the official mascot of the NYAY SETU AI chatbot, unveiled during the DISHA Programme?
  • (A)
    Nyayika
  • (B)
    Dishika
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  • (C)
    Vidhi
  • (D)
    Pragya
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* The official mascot for the NYAY SETU AI chatbot is Dishika [cite: 24]. * It was unveiled by the Vice-president of India and the minister of law and justice during the DISHA Programme [cite: 24].
Question 151 of 159 General
India issued 3561 internationally recognized certificates of compliance, accounting for over 56% worldwide, under which protocol to emerge as a global leader in biodiversity compliance?
  • (A)
    Kyoto Protocol
  • (B)
    Montreal Protocol
  • (C)
    Nagoya protocol
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  • (D)
    Cartagena Protocol
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* India emerged as the global leader in biodiversity compliance under the Nagoya protocol [cite: 24]. * India issued 3561 internationally Recognized certificates of Compliance, accounting for over 56% worldwide [cite: 24].
Question 152 of 159 General
The 'Sansodhak' vessel delivered to the Navy at GRSE Kolkata is the 4th ship of which project signed in Oct 2018?
  • (A)
    Project 15B
  • (B)
    Four Survey Vessels
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  • (C)
    Project 17A
  • (D)
    Project 75I
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* The Sansodhak was built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineering Ltd (GRSE) Kolkata [cite: 24]. * It is the fourth ship of the Four Survey vessels signed in Oct 2018 (along with Sandhayak, Nirdeshak, and Ikshak) [cite: 24].
Question 153 of 159 General
What is a key feature of the 'Agray' Anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft built by GRSE?
  • (A)
    It is invisible to radar
  • (B)
    It is the largest Indian naval warship propelled by waterjets
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  • (C)
    It is a diesel submarine
  • (D)
    It is a hospital ship
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* Agray is an Anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft built by GRSE [cite: 24]. * It is the largest Indian naval warship propelled by waterjets [cite: 24]. * It is a reincarnation of the erstwhile INS Agray decommissioned in 2017 [cite: 24].
Question 154 of 159 General
'INS Dunagiri' is the 4th ship of which class built under Project 17A?
  • (A)
    Kalvari class
  • (B)
    Visakhapatnam class
  • (C)
    Nilgiri class
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  • (D)
    Shivalik class
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* INS Dunagiri is the 4th ship of the Nilgiri class under Project 17A [cite: 24]. * It was designed by the Warship Design Bureau (WDB) and built by GRSE Kolkata [cite: 24].
Question 155 of 159 General
Who won the 2026 US Grand Prix?
  • (A)
    Max Verstappen
  • (B)
    Lewis Hamilton
  • (C)
    Marco Bezzecchi
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  • (D)
    Charles Leclerc
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* Marco Bezzecchi won the 2026 US grand prix [cite: 24].
Question 156 of 159 General
Who assumed command as the general officer commanding-in-chief of the Southern Command on 2-Apr-2026?
  • (A)
    Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth
  • (B)
    Lieutenant general Sandeep Jain
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  • (C)
    Lieutenant General Manoj Pande
  • (D)
    Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* Lieutenant general Sandeep Jain assumed command as the general officer commanding-in-chief Southern command on 2-Apr-2026 [cite: 24]. * He succeeded Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth [cite: 24].
Question 157 of 159 General
Who assumed the role of Vice Chief of Army Staff?
  • (A)
    Lieutenant general Sandeep Jain
  • (B)
    Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth
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  • (C)
    Lieutenant General MV Suchindra Kumar
  • (D)
    Lieutenant General BS Raju
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth assumed the role of vice chief of Army staff [cite: 24].
Question 158 of 159 General
The coaches for India's upcoming 'Bullet Train' (made by BEML, Bengaluru) are being manufactured at which factory?
  • (A)
    Rail Coach Factory, Kapurthala
  • (B)
    Modern Coach Factory, Raebareli
  • (C)
    Integral Coach Factory (ICF), Chennai
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  • (D)
    BEML, Bengaluru
Correct Option: Key (C)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* The coaches for the bullet train are being made at the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) in Chennai [cite: 27]. * The train is being built by Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML), Bengaluru, and will run from Surat to Vapi for the first time in 2026 [cite: 27].
Question 159 of 159 General
Who broke the world record in the women's 25m pistol event and clinched gold at the ISSF World Cup in Munich by scoring 43 out of 50 points?
  • (A)
    Manu Bhaker
  • (B)
    Esha Singh
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  • (C)
    Rahi Sarnobat
  • (D)
    Heena Sidhu
Correct Option: Key (B)
💡 Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
* Esha Singh broke the world record and clinched gold in the women's 25m pistol event at the ISSF World Cup in Munich [cite: 21]. * She earned 43 points out of 50 [cite: 21].

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