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1) Which entity was penalized ₹1 crore by IRDAI for violations related to insurance distribution norms and MISP guidelines following an onsite inspection in September 2024?

(a) Tata Motors Finance Limited 

(b) SBI Bank

(c) Nissan Renault Financial Services India Private Limited 

(d) Maruti Suzuki Insurance Brokers 

(e) HDFC Bank

2) Which of the following statements about the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Annual Report 2025–26 is correct as per the given data?

(a) The RBI’s balance sheet decreased by 20.6% during FY26 due to a reduction in foreign investments.

(b) The RBI transferred ₹1.09 lakh crore to the Contingency Fund (CF) to strengthen its financial resilience.

(c) Domestic investments recorded the highest growth among all assets, increasing by 63.8%.

(d) The size of RBI’s balance sheet as on 31 March 2026 stood at ₹76.25 lakh crore.

(e) Gold holdings increased by 44.9% to ₹22.59 lakh crore during FY26.

3) In 2026, how much amount was transferred by the Government of India to State Governments as devolution of share in central taxes during FY 2025–26 (Provisional Accounts)?

(a) ₹12,42,575 crore

(b) ₹13,92,971 crore

(c) ₹10,69,119 crore

(d) ₹6,78,961 crore

(e) ₹4,53,854 crore

 

4) As of 2026, the newly launched joint underwater drone programme for developing advanced Uncrewed Undersea Vehicles (UUVs) is being undertaken under which security alliance?

(a) QUAD

(b) NATO

(c) AUKUS

(d) Five Eyes

(e) ASEAN Defence Forum

5) In 2026, consider the following statements regarding West Bengal's Annapurna Yojana:

Eligible women will receive ₹3,000 per month as financial assistance.

The scheme is applicable to women aged 25 to 60 years.

Permanent government employees and income-tax payers are eligible for the scheme.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

(e) 3 only

 

6) In 2026, which indigenously developed system was inaugurated by Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh at the Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS), Kolkata?

(a) Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) System

(b) Quantum Communication Network System

(c) Cryogenic Propulsion Test Facility

(d) Plasma Enhanced Chemical Vapour Deposition (PECVD) System

(e) Advanced Synchrotron Radiation Facility

7) In 2026, the Portal for National e-Governance Service Delivery Assessment (NeSDA) 2025 was launched by which department?

(a) Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG)

(b) Department of Telecommunications (DoT)

(c) Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT)

(d) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)

(e) National Informatics Centre (NIC)

8) In 2026, which institution released the roadmap report titled “Future of India’s Semiconductor Industry” outlining a vision for the sector up to 2035?

(a) Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

(b) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)

(c) NITI Aayog

(d) Semiconductor Laboratory (SCL)

(e) National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC)

9) In 2026, which company became the first to receive approval for a Strategic Investment Plan under the Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded Industrial Training Institutes (PM-SETU) Scheme?

(a) Tata Steel Limited

(b) JSW Steel Limited

(c) Jindal Steel and Power Limited

(d) Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL)

(e) ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India

 

10) In 2026, the Logistics Port Performance Index (LPPI) for FY25 was launched under which framework to assess and improve the operational performance of Indian ports?

(a) Sagar Aankalan Framework

(b) Maritime India Vision Framework

(c) Sagarmala Framework

(d) PM Gati Shakti Framework

(e) National Logistics Policy Framework

11) In 2026, the Indian Haj Mission won two Labbaytum Awards in which category?

(a) Best Pilgrim Welfare Initiative

(b) Best Digital Haj Services

(c) Best Haj Coordination and Communication

(d) Best International Pilgrim Management

(e) Best Health and Safety Services

 

12) In 2026, the sanctioned strength of the Supreme Court of India was increased from 34 to how many judges (including the Chief Justice of India) through the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Ordinance, 2026?

(a) 35

(b) 36

(c) 37

(d) 38

(e) 40

 

13)  In 2026, who assumed charge as the 20th Commander-in-Chief of the Andaman & Nicobar Command (ANC)?

(a) Vice Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi

(b) Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar

(c) Vice Admiral Vineet McCarty

(d) Vice Admiral Sanjay J. Singh

(e) Vice Admiral Tarun Sobti

 

14) In 2026, the Indian Army successfully completed operational trials of which indigenous AI-powered tactical loitering munition system developed by Lucknow-based startup Hoverit?

(a) Rudrastra Mk-1

(b) Agnishakti UAV

(c) Vajra Loitering Munition

(d) Garud Strike System

(e) Divyastra Mk-1

15) In 2026, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully flight-tested which indigenously developed Air-to-Surface Missile?

(a) Astra Mk-II

(b) Pralay

(c) RudraM-II

(d) Akash-NG

(e) BrahMos-NG

 

16) In 2026, the Indian Air Force (IAF) signed three contracts with which institution for the indigenous development of AI-driven predictive maintenance technologies for the Sukhoi Su-30MKI fleet?

(a) IIT Delhi

(b) IIT Madras

(c) IIT Kanpur

(d) IIT Bombay

(e) IISc Bengaluru

 

17) In 2026, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted a high-calibre conventional bomb trial at which facility in Haryana?

(a) Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory (TBRL), Ramgarh Range

(b) Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur

(c) Proof and Experimental Establishment (PXE), Chandipur

(d) Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory (DMRL), Hyderabad

(e) Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE), Pune

 

18) In 2026, the Circulating Water Tunnel Facility launched by IIT Madras near Chennai was established with CSR funding from which Navratna Defence PSU?

(a) Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)

(b) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)

(c) Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE)

(d) Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL)

(e) Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL)

19) In 2026, which mobile application was launched by Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar to enable citizens to report cleanliness and sanitation issues through geo-tagged photographs?

(a) Swachh Mitra App

(b) Swachha App

(c) Clean India Connect App

(d) SBM Citizen App

(e) Nagar Seva App

 

20) In 2026, RITES Limited signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with which organisation to jointly offer integrated, data-driven infrastructure solutions in India and overseas?

(a) India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra)

(b) ICRA Limited

(c) CRISIL Limited

(d) CARE Ratings

(e) National Institute of Public Finance and Policy (NIPFP)

 

21) In 2026, the Government of Odisha signed an MoU with Intel Corporation and 3DGS Inc. to establish an Advanced Packaging Glass Core Substrate Manufacturing Facility in which region of Odisha?

(a) Cuttack–Jagatpur

(b) Sambalpur–Jharsuguda

(c) Berhampur–Ganjam

(d) Rourkela–Sundargarh

(e) Bhubaneswar–Khordha

 

22) In 2026, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) entered into a strategic partnership with which French artificial intelligence company, becoming the first global systems integrator partner for the Mistral Forge platform?

(a) Hugging Face

(b) Mistral AI

(c) Dataiku

(d) LightOn

(e) Owkin

 

23) In 2026, how many medals did India win at the Under-23 Asian Wrestling Championships held in Da Nang, Vietnam?

(a) 21

(b) 23

(c) 25

(d) 27

(e) 29

24) In 2026, which Indian shooter won the gold medal in the Women’s 25 metre pistol event at the ISSF World Cup in Munich and set a new world record with 43 points in the final?

(a) Esha Singh

(b) Rhythm Sangwan

(c) Manu Bhaker

(d) Sift Kaur Samra

(e) Elavenil Valarivan

25) In 2026, the International Cricket Council (ICC) suspended the membership of which country's cricket board due to serious breaches of governance and membership obligations?

(a) Cricket Scotland

(b) Cricket Ireland

(c) Cricket Netherlands

(d) Cricket Namibia

(e) Cricket Canada

26) In 2026, veteran Indian playback singer Suman Kalyanpur, who passed away at the age of 89, was born with which name?

(a) Suman Mukherjee

(b) Suman Hemmady

(c) Suman Deshpande

(d) Suman Rao

(e) Suman Kulkarni

27) In 2026, the International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression was observed globally on which date every year?

(a) 4 June

(b) 3 June

(c) 12 June

(d) 19 August

(e) 20 November

 

28) In 2026, what is the total outlay of the Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded Industrial Training Institutes (PM-SETU) Scheme?

(a) ₹40,000 crore

(b) ₹50,000 crore

(c) ₹55,000 crore

(d) ₹60,000 crore

(e) ₹75,000 crore

 

29) As of 2026, who is the Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog?

(a) Suman Bery

(b) Rajiv Kumar

(c) Ashok Lahiri

(d) Amitabh Kant

(e) Arvind Panagariya

 

30) In 2026, the Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS) is located in which city?

(a) Chennai

(b) Bengaluru

(c) Hyderabad

(d) Kolkata

(e) Mumbai

Answers:

1) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) imposed a penalty of ₹1 crore on Nissan Renault Financial Services India Private. Limited. for violations related to insurance distribution norms and Motor Insurance Service Provider (MISP) guidelines.

The regulatory action followed an onsite inspection conducted by IRDAI in September 2024, which revealed multiple compliance and governance deficiencies in the company's insurance operations.

Detailed Explanation:

The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) imposed a penalty of ₹1 crore on Nissan Renault Financial Services India Private. Limited. for violations related to insurance distribution norms and Motor Insurance Service Provider (MISP) guidelines.

The regulatory action followed an onsite inspection conducted by IRDAI in September 2024, which revealed multiple compliance and governance deficiencies in the company's insurance operations.

The company was found to have violated provisions governing the functioning of Corporate Agents and adherence to motor insurance service regulations.

IRDAI directed the company to strengthen its compliance framework and ensure strict adherence to applicable insurance regulations and guidelines.

The regulator instructed that the order be placed before the Board of Directors of the Corporate Agent in its upcoming board meeting for review and discussion.

The company has been directed to submit a copy of the board meeting minutes to IRDAI after the matter is discussed.

IRDAI further ordered the Corporate Agent to submit an Action Taken Report (ATR) within 90 days from the date of the order.

 

2) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released its Annual Report 2025–26 and submitted it to the Central Government under Section 53(2) of the RBI Act, 1934.

The report contains the Central Board of Directors’ review of the working of the RBI for the year ended 31 March 2026.

The Balance Sheet (BS) of RBI expanded by 20.6% during FY26, reflecting significant growth in the central bank's assets and investments.

The size of RBI’s balance sheet increased from Rs 76.25 lakh crore in FY25 to Rs 91.97 lakh crore as on 31 March 2026, registering an increase of Rs 15.72 lakh crore.

RBI transferred Rs 1.09 lakh crore to the Contingency Fund (CF) as a provision to strengthen its financial resilience.

On the asset side, the increase was primarily driven by a sharp rise in domestic investments, gold holdings, and foreign investments.

Domestic investments increased by 44.9%, rising to Rs 22.59 lakh crore during FY26.

Detailed Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released its Annual Report 2025–26 and submitted it to the Central Government under Section 53(2) of the RBI Act, 1934.

The report contains the Central Board of Directors’ review of the working of the RBI for the year ended 31 March 2026.

The Balance Sheet (BS) of RBI expanded by 20.6% during FY26, reflecting significant growth in the central bank's assets and investments.

The size of RBI’s balance sheet increased from Rs 76.25 lakh crore in FY25 to Rs 91.97 lakh crore as on 31 March 2026, registering an increase of Rs 15.72 lakh crore.

RBI transferred Rs 1.09 lakh crore to the Contingency Fund (CF) as a provision to strengthen its financial resilience.

On the asset side, the increase was primarily driven by a sharp rise in domestic investments, gold holdings, and foreign investments.

Domestic investments increased by 44.9%, rising to Rs 22.59 lakh crore during FY26.

RBI’s gold holdings recorded the highest growth, increasing by 63.8% to Rs 10.94 lakh crore.

Foreign investments rose by 7.9% and reached Rs 52.68 lakh crore as of 31 March 2026.

The report highlighted that the amount involved in banking fraud cases increased significantly by 46%, reaching Rs 48,021 crore in FY26 compared to Rs 32,803 crore in FY25.

Despite the increase in the fraud amount, the number of fraud cases reported by the banking sector declined sharply.

The total number of fraud cases decreased from 23,722 cases in FY25 to 10,114 cases in FY26.

 

3) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Accounts of the Government of India for the Financial Year 2025–26 (Provisional/Unaudited) have been consolidated and published, presenting key fiscal highlights.

During 2025–26, the Government of India received a total ₹33,85,982 crore, which is 99.4% of the Revised Estimates (RE) 2025–26 for total receipts.

The total receipts comprise Net Tax Revenue to Centre (₹26,23,264 crore), Non-Tax Revenue (₹6,78,961 crore), and Non-Debt Capital Receipts (₹83,757 crore).

The Non-Debt Capital Receipts include Recovery of Loans (₹24,617 crore) and Miscellaneous Capital Receipts (₹59,140 crore).

The Government transferred ₹13,92,971 crore to State Governments as devolution of share in central taxes, which is ₹1,06,086 crore higher than the previous year.

The total expenditure of the Government of India stood at ₹49,05,151 crore, which is 98.8% of the corresponding RE 2025–26.

Out of total expenditure, ₹38,36,032 crore was spent on the Revenue Account, while ₹10,69,119 crore was on the Capital Account.

Detailed Explanation:

The Accounts of the Government of India for the Financial Year 2025–26 (Provisional/Unaudited) have been consolidated and published, presenting key fiscal highlights.

During 2025–26, the Government of India received a total ₹33,85,982 crore, which is 99.4% of the Revised Estimates (RE) 2025–26 for total receipts.

The total receipts comprise Net Tax Revenue to Centre (₹26,23,264 crore), Non-Tax Revenue (₹6,78,961 crore), and Non-Debt Capital Receipts (₹83,757 crore).

The Non-Debt Capital Receipts include Recovery of Loans (₹24,617 crore) and Miscellaneous Capital Receipts (₹59,140 crore).

The Government transferred ₹13,92,971 crore to State Governments as devolution of share in central taxes, which is ₹1,06,086 crore higher than the previous year.

The total expenditure of the Government of India stood at ₹49,05,151 crore, which is 98.8% of the corresponding RE 2025–26.

Out of total expenditure, ₹38,36,032 crore was spent on the Revenue Account, while ₹10,69,119 crore was on the Capital Account.

Within Revenue Expenditure, ₹12,42,575 crore was incurred on Interest Payments, reflecting the cost of government borrowing.

Additionally, ₹4,53,854 crore was spent on Major Subsidies, supporting welfare and economic support measures

 

4) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The AUKUS security alliance comprising Australia, the United Kingdom (UK), and the United States of America (USA) launched a joint underwater drone programme under AUKUS Pillar Two.

The programme aims to co-develop advanced Uncrewed Undersea Vehicles (UUVs) and related technologies to strengthen the maritime capabilities of the three partner nations.

The announcement was made by Richard Marles, Pete Hegseth, and John Healey at the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore.

Detailed Explanation:

The AUKUS security alliance comprising Australia, the United Kingdom (UK), and the United States of America (USA) launched a joint underwater drone programme under AUKUS Pillar Two.

The programme aims to co-develop advanced Uncrewed Undersea Vehicles (UUVs) and related technologies to strengthen the maritime capabilities of the three partner nations.

The announcement was made by Richard Marles, Pete Hegseth, and John Healey at the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore.

The initiative seeks to develop a suite of highly adaptable, multi-mission UUV payloads capable of supporting a wide range of undersea military operations.

A major objective of the programme is to help AUKUS partners maintain their collective strategic advantage in the maritime domain amid evolving security challenges.

The first delivery of UUV technology under the programme is expected by 2027.

The project falls under AUKUS Pillar Two, which focuses on cooperation in advanced defence and emerging technologies beyond nuclear-powered submarines.

About Australia :

Prime Minister : Anthony Albanese

Capital : Canberra

Currency : Australian dollar

About United Kingdom :

Prime Minister : Keir Starmer 

Capital : London

Currency : Pound sterling

About USA :

President : Donald Trump 

Capital : Washington, D.C.

Currency : U.S. dollar ($)

 

6) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

The Government of West Bengal has begun the enrolment process for the Annapurna Yojana.

Under the scheme, eligible women will receive ₹3,000 per month as financial assistance,

The existing Lakshmir Bhandar scheme will continue until the full implementation of the Annapurna Yojana,

The scheme is applicable to women aged 25 to 60 years,

Eligibility criteria include women who are not permanent government employees, not receiving salaries or pensions, and not paying income tax,

Detailed Explanation:

The Government of West Bengal has begun the enrolment process for the Annapurna Yojana.

Under the scheme, eligible women will receive ₹3,000 per month as financial assistance,

The existing Lakshmir Bhandar scheme will continue until the full implementation of the Annapurna Yojana,

The scheme is applicable to women aged 25 to 60 years,

Eligibility criteria include women who are not permanent government employees, not receiving salaries or pensions, and not paying income tax,

The West Bengal government has initiated a verification and database cleansing exercise for beneficiaries of the proposed scheme,

Existing beneficiaries of the Lakshmir Bhandar scheme will be migrated to the Annapurna Yojana, except:

Dead beneficiaries

Shifted beneficiaries

Deleted beneficiaries

Absentee electors identified during Special Intensive Revision 2026

Cases marked as ASDD (Absent, Shifted, Dead or Duplicate)

An online application portal will be launched on 1 June 2026 for fresh applicants,

The initiative aims to streamline beneficiary identification and ensure targeted delivery of benefits,

6) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Dr Jitendra Singh participated in the 150-year celebrations of the Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS) in Kolkata.

During the event, he inaugurated an indigenously developed Plasma Enhanced Chemical Vapour Deposition system (PECVD) at the Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science,

Detailed Explanation:

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Dr Jitendra Singh participated in the 150-year celebrations of the Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS) in Kolkata.

During the event, he inaugurated an indigenously developed Plasma Enhanced Chemical Vapour Deposition system (PECVD) at the Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science,

The system has been developed for the fabrication of India’s first amorphous silicon solar cell,

He also inaugurated Research Entrepreneurship for Translation, Innovation and Navigation, a centre aimed at connecting fundamental research with entrepreneurship, startups and societal applications.

The institute is known as the cradle of eminent scientists including Jagadish Chandra Bose, Meghnad Saha, Satyendra Nath Bose and Sir C V Raman,

Sir C V Raman conducted his research on the Raman Effect at the Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science,

About Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science

Founded: 1876

Founder: Dr Mahendralal Sircar

Location: Kolkata, West Bengal

First Indian Nobel Prize in Science: Sir C V Raman (1930)

 

7) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances has launched the Portal for National e-Governance Service Delivery Assessment, 2025

The National e-Governance Service Delivery Assessment is a biennial assessment framework developed by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances to measure the effectiveness of electronic governance service delivery from the citizen’s perspective,

Detailed Explanation:

The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances has launched the Portal for National e-Governance Service Delivery Assessment, 2025

The National e-Governance Service Delivery Assessment is a biennial assessment framework developed by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances to measure the effectiveness of electronic governance service delivery from the citizen’s perspective,

The framework is based on the Online Service Index of the United Nations Electronic Government Survey and is customised for India’s federal structure,

It evaluates the availability, accessibility and maturity of online service delivery across States, Union Territories and Central Ministries and Departments,

Government portals are classified into two categories: State, Union Territory, City and Central Ministry Portals and State, Union Territory, City and Central Ministry Service Portals,

The framework covers both Government-to-Citizen services and Government-to-Business services,

 

8) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

NITI Aayog has released a roadmap report titled “Future of India’s Semiconductor Industry”, outlining a vision for the sector up to 2035.

The report was prepared by the Frontier Tech Hub of NITI Aayog.

According to the report, India currently imports 90–95% of the semiconductors it consumes.

India spent nearly $150 billion on semiconductor imports between Financial Year 2017 and Financial Year 2025.

If current trends continue, annual semiconductor import costs could rise to around $240 billion by 2035.

Detailed Explanation:

NITI Aayog has released a roadmap report titled “Future of India’s Semiconductor Industry”, outlining a vision for the sector up to 2035.

The report was prepared by the Frontier Tech Hub of NITI Aayog.

According to the report, India currently imports 90–95% of the semiconductors it consumes.

India spent nearly $150 billion on semiconductor imports between Financial Year 2017 and Financial Year 2025.

If current trends continue, annual semiconductor import costs could rise to around $240 billion by 2035.

India’s semiconductor demand is projected to grow at a Compound Annual Growth Rate of 19%, reaching around $90 billion by 2030 and exceeding $200 billion by 2035.

The roadmap aims to build a semiconductor value chain worth $120–150 billion by 2035, accounting for 10–13% of the global semiconductor market.

It also targets achieving 35–50% self-sufficiency in domestic semiconductor demand by 2035.

About NITI Aayog

Headquarters: New Delhi

Chairperson: Narendra Modi

Vice Chairman: Ashok Lahiri

Chief Executive Officer: Nidhi Chhibber

Established: 1 January 2015

Full Form: National Institution for Transforming India Aayog.

9) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India has become the first company to receive approval for a Strategic Investment Plan under the Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded Industrial Training Institutes (PM-SETU) Scheme.

The approval was granted by the National Steering Committee, chaired by Debashree Mukherjee, Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, during its third meeting held at Kaushal Bhawan, New Delhi.

The approved Strategic Investment Plan covers the Visakhapatnam Industrial Training Institute Cluster in Andhra Pradesh.

Detailed Explanation:

ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India has become the first company to receive approval for a Strategic Investment Plan under the Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded Industrial Training Institutes (PM-SETU) Scheme.

The approval was granted by the National Steering Committee, chaired by Debashree Mukherjee, Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, during its third meeting held at Kaushal Bhawan, New Delhi.

The approved Strategic Investment Plan covers the Visakhapatnam Industrial Training Institute Cluster in Andhra Pradesh.

With this approval, Andhra Pradesh has become the first state to operationalise an industry partnership under the Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded Industrial Training Institutes Scheme.

Andhra Pradesh has also become the first state to formally onboard an Anchor Industry Partner, enabling industry-led management of government Industrial Training Institutes.

The initiative is expected to strengthen industry participation in vocational education and improve employability outcomes.

The Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded Industrial Training Institutes Scheme was approved by the Union Cabinet in 2025.

The scheme has a total outlay of ₹60,000 crore.

It aims to upgrade 1,000 government Industrial Training Institutes across India through a hub-and-spoke model.

10) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal launched the Logistics Port Performance Index (LPPI) for FY25 during the 37th Foundation Day celebrations of the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) in Mumbai.

LPPI has been developed under the ‘Sagar Aankalan’ framework as a national benchmarking mechanism to assess and improve the operational performance of Indian ports.

The index evaluates ports across three cargo segments: dry bulk, liquid bulk, and container cargo.

Detailed Explanation:

Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal launched the Logistics Port Performance Index (LPPI) for FY25 during the 37th Foundation Day celebrations of the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) in Mumbai.

LPPI has been developed under the ‘Sagar Aankalan’ framework as a national benchmarking mechanism to assess and improve the operational performance of Indian ports.

The index evaluates ports across three cargo segments: dry bulk, liquid bulk, and container cargo.

Performance is measured using indicators such as cargo handled, vessel turnaround time, berth idle time, pre-berthing waiting time, container dwell time, and ship berth day output.

The framework assigns equal weightage to both absolute performance and year-on-year improvement.

The Minister also launched four digital initiatives developed by the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS).

These include a 24x7 grievance redressal module under the e-Navik platform, a ship registration module on the e-Samudra platform, a medical practitioner module, and a unified ship recycling credit note module.

He also unveiled the Unified Ship Recycling Portal under the Ship Recycling Credit Scheme.

11) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

For the first time, the Indian Haj Mission, under the Ministry of Minority Affairs (Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju), won two Labbaytum Awards in the Best Haj Coordination and Communication category.

The awards were presented during the Khitamahu Misk Ceremony held in Saudi Arabia, marking the formal conclusion of the 2026 Haj season.

Consul General Fahad Ahmed Khan Suri and Consul Haj Sadaf Choudhary represented India at the award ceremony.

The Indian Haj Mission 2026 was led by Dr. Suhel Ajaz Khan, Ambassador of India to Saudi Arabia, and Fahad Ahmed Khan Suri, Consul General of India in Jeddah.

Detailed Explanation:

For the first time, the Indian Haj Mission, under the Ministry of Minority Affairs (Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju), won two Labbaytum Awards in the Best Haj Coordination and Communication category.

The awards were presented during the Khitamahu Misk Ceremony held in Saudi Arabia, marking the formal conclusion of the 2026 Haj season.

Consul General Fahad Ahmed Khan Suri and Consul Haj Sadaf Choudhary represented India at the award ceremony.

The Indian Haj Mission 2026 was led by Dr. Suhel Ajaz Khan, Ambassador of India to Saudi Arabia, and Fahad Ahmed Khan Suri, Consul General of India in Jeddah.

Approximately 175,000 Indian pilgrims performed Haj in 2026.

The Labbaytum Awards are presented annually by the Saudi Ministry of Haj and Umrah to recognise excellence in pilgrim services and management.

The awards highlight India's effective coordination, communication, and service delivery for Haj pilgrims.

The recognition reflects the efforts of the Indian Haj Mission in ensuring a smooth and efficient pilgrimage experience for Indian pilgrims.

About Saudi Arabia

Capital: Riyadh

Currency: Saudi Riyal

Prime Minister: Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud

King: Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud

12) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant administered the oath of office to five new judges of the Supreme Court of India on 02 June 2026.

The five newly appointed judges are Justice Sheel Nagu, Justice Shree Chandrashekhar, Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva, Justice Arun Palli, and Senior Advocate Venkita Subramani (V.) Mohana.

The sanctioned strength of the Supreme Court was increased from 34 to 38 judges (including the Chief Justice of India).

Detailed Explanation:

Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant administered the oath of office to five new judges of the Supreme Court of India on 02 June 2026.

The five newly appointed judges are Justice Sheel Nagu, Justice Shree Chandrashekhar, Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva, Justice Arun Palli, and Senior Advocate Venkita Subramani (V.) Mohana.

The appointments were approved by the Central Government based on the recommendations of the Supreme Court Collegium, made during its meetings on 22 May 2026 and 27 May 2026.

President Droupadi Murmu appointed the five judges under Article 124(2) of the Constitution of India, after consultation with the Chief Justice of India.

Union Minister for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal officially announced the appointments through a social media post.

The oath ceremony took place shortly after the promulgation of the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Ordinance, 2026, which increased the sanctioned strength of the Supreme Court.

The sanctioned strength of the Supreme Court was increased from 34 to 38 judges (including the Chief Justice of India).

 

13) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Vice Admiral Vineet McCarty assumed charge as the 20th Commander-in-Chief of the Andaman & Nicobar Command (ANC) at Sri Vijaya Puram on 01 June 2026.

He was commissioned into the Indian Navy on 01 July 1989 and is a specialist in Gunnery and Missiles.

Vice Admiral McCarty is an alumnus of the Defence Services Staff College, Wellington and the National Defence College, New Delhi.

He brings over 36 years of distinguished naval service across operational, staff, training, and tri-service domains.

Detailed Explanation:

Vice Admiral Vineet McCarty assumed charge as the 20th Commander-in-Chief of the Andaman & Nicobar Command (ANC) at Sri Vijaya Puram on 01 June 2026.

He was commissioned into the Indian Navy on 01 July 1989 and is a specialist in Gunnery and Missiles.

Vice Admiral McCarty is an alumnus of the Defence Services Staff College, Wellington and the National Defence College, New Delhi.

He brings over 36 years of distinguished naval service across operational, staff, training, and tri-service domains.

His sea tenures include serving as a member of the commissioning crew of INS Delhi and completing all specialist appointments onboard the frontline destroyer.

He has commanded three major Indian Naval warships: INS Ajay, INS Khanjar, and INS Shivalik.

His important training and staff appointments include Training Commander at the Indian Naval Academy, Command Plans Officer at Headquarters Eastern Naval Command, and Commodore Naval Plans at Naval Headquarters.

After promotion to Flag Rank in 2020, he served as Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Staff Requirements) and Controller of Personnel Services.

In 2023, he commanded the Western Fleet as Flag Officer Commanding Western Fleet (FOCWF), one of the most important operational fleet commands of the Indian Navy.

 

14) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

The Indian Army successfully completed operational trials of the Divyastra Mk-1, an indigenous AI-powered tactical loitering munition system, in Jodhpur, Rajasthan.

Divyastra Mk-1 was developed by Hoverit, a Lucknow-based defence technology startup, with approximately 95% indigenous content.

The system has been designed to strengthen Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities and enhance operational effectiveness along India's border regions.

Detailed Explanation:

The Indian Army successfully completed operational trials of the Divyastra Mk-1, an indigenous AI-powered tactical loitering munition system, in Jodhpur, Rajasthan.

Divyastra Mk-1 was developed by Hoverit, a Lucknow-based defence technology startup, with approximately 95% indigenous content.

The system has been designed to strengthen Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities and enhance operational effectiveness along India's border regions.

Divyastra Mk-1 is an AI-powered tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) developed for intelligence gathering, surveillance, reconnaissance, and precision strike missions.

The system has an operational range of up to 500 km, making it suitable for long-range tactical missions.

It offers an endurance of up to 5 hours, enabling prolonged surveillance and target monitoring operations.

The UAV can achieve an attack speed of 300–400 km per hour and carry a payload of up to 15 kg.

 

15) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully conducted flight-tests of the indigenously developed RudraM-II Air-to-Surface Missile from an airborne platform.

The RudraM-II missile tests were conducted under extreme release conditions and along a critical flight trajectory, successfully validating the performance of all onboard subsystems.

After launch, the missiles accurately navigated to a predefined target with pinpoint precision, demonstrating the effectiveness of their guidance and navigation systems.

Detailed Explanation:

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully conducted flight-tests of the indigenously developed RudraM-II Air-to-Surface Missile from an airborne platform.

The RudraM-II missile tests were conducted under extreme release conditions and along a critical flight trajectory, successfully validating the performance of all onboard subsystems.

After launch, the missiles accurately navigated to a predefined target with pinpoint precision, demonstrating the effectiveness of their guidance and navigation systems.

All the test objectives were successfully achieved, as confirmed through flight data collected by the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur.

RudraM-II is an indigenously developed Air-to-Surface Missile designed to enhance the Indian Armed Forces' capability to engage and neutralize enemy ground-based targets.

The missile has been developed by Research Centre Imarat (RCI), Hyderabad, which served as the nodal DRDO laboratory for the project.

16) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Indian Air Force (IAF) signed three contracts with Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) for the indigenous development of Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven predictive maintenance technologies.

The partnership aims to develop a Digital Diagnostic Health Index for the Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter aircraft fleet.

The signing ceremony was presided over by Air Marshal KAA Sanjeeb (DG (Aircraft), IAF) and Shireesh B Kedare (Director of IIT Bombay).

Detailed Explanation:

Indian Air Force (IAF) signed three contracts with Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) for the indigenous development of Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven predictive maintenance technologies.

The partnership aims to develop a Digital Diagnostic Health Index for the Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter aircraft fleet.

The signing ceremony was presided over by Air Marshal KAA Sanjeeb (DG (Aircraft), IAF) and Shireesh B Kedare (Director of IIT Bombay).

The collaboration focuses on implementing predictive, prognostic, and prescriptive maintenance technologies for the Su-30MKI fleet using indigenous expertise developed at IIT Bombay.

The AI-based maintenance system is expected to enhance aircraft availability, improve operational efficiency, and reduce maintenance-related downtime.

The initiative will help reduce service and maintenance costs while strengthening the mission readiness of the IAF's frontline fighter aircraft fleet.

 

17) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) under the Ministry of Defence successfully conducted a high-calibre conventional bomb trial at the Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory (TBRL) located at Ramgarh Range, Panchkula, Haryana.

The trial was carried out to validate advanced munitions and defence capabilities, highlighting India's ongoing efforts to strengthen its indigenous defence technologies.

The high-powered explosive test was conducted in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and under the supervision of senior Indian Air Force (IAF) officials and DRDO scientists.

Detailed Explanation:

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) under the Ministry of Defence successfully conducted a high-calibre conventional bomb trial at the Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory (TBRL) located at Ramgarh Range, Panchkula, Haryana.

The trial was carried out to validate advanced munitions and defence capabilities, highlighting India's ongoing efforts to strengthen its indigenous defence technologies.

The high-powered explosive test was conducted in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and under the supervision of senior Indian Air Force (IAF) officials and DRDO scientists.

The successfully tested high-calibre bomb has been designed to serve as a warhead for Indian Air Force missiles and other air-dropped munitions, enhancing the operational capability of the armed forces.

The test was conducted at TBRL, Ramgarh, a premier DRDO facility specializing in terminal ballistics, explosives, and weapon-effect studies.

According to officials, the bomb trial was successfully executed while maintaining strict adherence to established safety and security protocols.

Prior to the trial, TBRL, the District Administration, and the Police Administration issued a high alert to ensure public safety and smooth conduct of the operation.

18) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-M), Chennai, Tamil Nadu, launched the Circulating Water Tunnel Facility at Thaiyur near Chennai,TN strengthening India's maritime research infrastructure.

The advanced hydrodynamic testing facility is designed to enhance indigenous ship design, ocean engineering research, and hydrodynamic testing capabilities in India.

The facility was established with ₹4.5 crore in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funding from Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL).

MDL is a Navratna Defence Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) under the Government of India.

Detailed Explanation:

Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-M), Chennai, Tamil Nadu, launched the Circulating Water Tunnel Facility at Thaiyur near Chennai,TN strengthening India's maritime research infrastructure.

The advanced hydrodynamic testing facility is designed to enhance indigenous ship design, ocean engineering research, and hydrodynamic testing capabilities in India.

The facility was established with ₹4.5 crore in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funding from Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL).

MDL is a Navratna Defence Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) under the Government of India.

The Circulating Water Tunnel Facility will strengthen India's capabilities in ocean engineering, ship design, naval architecture, hydrodynamics, and offshore engineering research.

The facility will support research, testing, and development related to ships, marine vehicles, naval technologies, offshore structures, fluid dynamics, hydrodynamics, and ocean engineering systems.

The project is expected to contribute significantly to self-reliance in maritime technologies and the development of advanced naval and marine systems.

IIT Madras and MDL are also exploring future collaborations in advanced maritime technologies and naval engineering research.

 

19) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar launched the ‘Swachha App’, a geo-tagged mobile application for cleanliness and sanitation monitoring in municipal areas, in Kolkata, West Bengal.

The app was launched in the presence of Suvendu Adhikari, Chief Minister of West Bengal, marking a significant step towards technology-enabled urban governance.

The launch was undertaken by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) to strengthen the objectives of the Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM).

Detailed Explanation:

Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar launched the ‘Swachha App’, a geo-tagged mobile application for cleanliness and sanitation monitoring in municipal areas, in Kolkata, West Bengal.

The app was launched in the presence of Suvendu Adhikari, Chief Minister of West Bengal, marking a significant step towards technology-enabled urban governance.

The launch was undertaken by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) to strengthen the objectives of the Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM).

The primary objective of the Swachha App is to promote citizen participation in urban cleanliness and sanitation management through a digital platform.

The app enables citizens to upload geo-tagged photographs of civic issues such as stagnant water, garbage accumulation, drainage problems, uncleared dustbins, and sanitation-related concerns directly to municipal authorities.

The complaints submitted through the app are automatically forwarded to the concerned municipality for prompt action and resolution.

 

20) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

RITES Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Credit Rating Information Services of India Limited (CRISIL) to jointly offer integrated, data-driven infrastructure solutions in India and overseas.

The partnership combines RITES Limited’s expertise in transport infrastructure and engineering consultancy with Credit Rating Information Services of India Limited’s capabilities in data intelligence, analytics, research and advisory services.

Detailed Explanation:

RITES Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Credit Rating Information Services of India Limited (CRISIL) to jointly offer integrated, data-driven infrastructure solutions in India and overseas.

The partnership combines RITES Limited’s expertise in transport infrastructure and engineering consultancy with Credit Rating Information Services of India Limited’s capabilities in data intelligence, analytics, research and advisory services.

The collaboration will explore consultancy opportunities across multiple sectors including railways, metro rail, highways, expressways, airports, ports, ropeways, bridges, tunnels, urban transport, energy, water resources, hydropower, wastewater management and industrial infrastructure.

The partnership aims to strengthen analytical and advisory support for infrastructure projects through market intelligence, data validation, financial due diligence, valuation support and development of analytical models,

The initiative is designed to improve decision-making, planning efficiency and execution of infrastructure projects,

 

21) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

Government of Odisha, Intel Corporation and 3DGS Inc. (USA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding to set up an Advanced Packaging Glass Core Substrate Manufacturing Facility in Bhubaneswar–Khordha region of Odisha.

The MoU was witnessed by Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Intel Chief Executive Officer Lip-Bu Tan.

The project involves an estimated investment of around $3.3 billion, making it one of the largest high-technology manufacturing investments in India,

The facility will focus on advanced packaging glass core substrates, high-density interconnect substrates and semiconductor technologies,

Intel Corporation will provide technology know-how and process expertise,

The project will be implemented in phases over 5–6 years,

Detailed Explanation:

Government of Odisha, Intel Corporation and 3DGS Inc. (USA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding to set up an Advanced Packaging Glass Core Substrate Manufacturing Facility in Bhubaneswar–Khordha region of Odisha.

The MoU was witnessed by Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Intel Chief Executive Officer Lip-Bu Tan.

The project involves an estimated investment of around $3.3 billion, making it one of the largest high-technology manufacturing investments in India,

The facility will focus on advanced packaging glass core substrates, high-density interconnect substrates and semiconductor technologies,

Intel Corporation will provide technology know-how and process expertise,

The project will be implemented in phases over 5–6 years,

The initiative builds on the India Semiconductor Mission and the existing approved project of 3D Glass Solutions Inc. in Info Valley, Khordha district,

Odisha has become the only state in India hosting both a commercial compound semiconductor fabrication unit and an advanced 3D glass substrate packaging facility,

About Odisha

Capital: Bhubaneswar,

Chief Minister: Mohan Charan Majhi,

Governor: Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati,

About Intel Corporation

Headquarters: California, United States of America,

CEO: Lip-Bu Tan,

Founded: 1968, 

About 3D Glass Solutions Inc.,

Headquarters: Albuquerque, United States of America,

CEO: Mark Popovich,

Founded: 2005

22) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Tata Consultancy Services has entered a strategic partnership with French artificial intelligence company Mistral AI.

With this collaboration, Tata Consultancy Services has become the first global systems integrator partner for Mistral Forge, an enterprise artificial intelligence platform.

Mistral Forge enables the development of frontier-grade artificial intelligence models using proprietary enterprise knowledge and domain-specific data.

Under the partnership, Tata Consultancy Services will use Mistral Forge to build custom artificial intelligence models for enterprises.

Detailed Explanation:

Tata Consultancy Services has entered a strategic partnership with French artificial intelligence company Mistral AI.

With this collaboration, Tata Consultancy Services has become the first global systems integrator partner for Mistral Forge, an enterprise artificial intelligence platform.

Mistral Forge enables the development of frontier-grade artificial intelligence models using proprietary enterprise knowledge and domain-specific data.

Under the partnership, Tata Consultancy Services will use Mistral Forge to build custom artificial intelligence models for enterprises.

These models will help organisations integrate enterprise data and context to improve business decision-making.

The initial focus sectors include:

Banking, Financial Services and Insurance

Manufacturing

Healthcare

Public sector

Tata Consultancy Services will also establish a Centre of Excellence for Mistral AI.

The Centre of Excellence will focus on developing industry-specific solutions, supporting project delivery, and accelerating customer adoption through early access to beta models.

About Tata Consultancy Services

Headquarters: Mumbai, Maharashtra

Chief Executive Officer: K. Krithivasan

Founded: 1968

Parent Company: Tata Group

About Mistral AI

Headquarters: Paris, France

Chief Executive Officer: Arthur Mensch

Founded: 2023

23) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

India’s Under-23 wrestlers won a record 27 medals (11 gold, 7 silver and 9 bronze) at the Under-23 Asian Wrestling Championships 2026 held in Da Nang, Vietnam.

The medals were won across Freestyle, Women’s Wrestling and Greco-Roman categories.

Both the Men’s Freestyle team and the Women’s Wrestling team won the overall team titles,

Kyrgyzstan finished second and Kazakhstan finished third in the overall standings,

Detailed Explanation:

India’s Under-23 wrestlers won a record 27 medals (11 gold, 7 silver and 9 bronze) at the Under-23 Asian Wrestling Championships 2026 held in Da Nang, Vietnam.

The medals were won across Freestyle, Women’s Wrestling and Greco-Roman categories.

Both the Men’s Freestyle team and the Women’s Wrestling team won the overall team titles,

Kyrgyzstan finished second and Kazakhstan finished third in the overall standings,

In Men’s Freestyle, gold medals were won by Akshay T Dhere (57 kilogram), Mohit Kumar (65 kilogram), Chandermohan (79 kilogram) and Vicky Hooda (97 kilogram),

In Women’s Wrestling, gold medals were won by Muskan (53 kilogram), Bhagyashree (62 kilogram), Tapasya (57 kilogram), Pulkit (67 kilogram), Mansi (68 kilogram) and Kajal (76 kilogram),

In the Greco-Roman category, Sumit won the gold medal in the 63 kilogram division,

 

24) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Indian shooter Esha Singh won the gold medal in the Women’s 25 metre pistol event at the International Shooting Sport Federation World Cup 2026 held in Munich, Germany,

She created a new world record by scoring 43 points out of 50 in the final, surpassing the previous record of 42 points held by South Korea’s Kim Yeji,

This was India’s first individual shooting medal of the International Shooting Sport Federation World Cup 2026 season across rifle, pistol and shotgun events,

Detailed Explanation:

Indian shooter Esha Singh won the gold medal in the Women’s 25 metre pistol event at the International Shooting Sport Federation World Cup 2026 held in Munich, Germany,

She created a new world record by scoring 43 points out of 50 in the final, surpassing the previous record of 42 points held by South Korea’s Kim Yeji,

This was India’s first individual shooting medal of the International Shooting Sport Federation World Cup 2026 season across rifle, pistol and shotgun events,

The gold medal secured her a direct qualification for the International Shooting Sport Federation World Cup Final 2026, scheduled in Rome, Italy in December 2026,

Doreen Vennekamp of Germany won the silver medal with 38 points, while Miroslava Mincheva of Bulgaria won the bronze medal with 31 points,

Overall, this was India’s third medal across rifle, pistol and shotgun events in the ongoing World Cup season,

 

25) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

The International Cricket Council has suspended the membership of Cricket Canada with immediate effect due to serious breaches of governance and membership obligations.

The decision was taken during the International Cricket Council Board meeting held in Ahmedabad.

The International Cricket Council stated that the suspension follows concerns regarding governance standards, administrative functioning, and compliance with membership requirements.

Detailed Explanation:

The International Cricket Council has suspended the membership of Cricket Canada with immediate effect due to serious breaches of governance and membership obligations.

The decision was taken during the International Cricket Council Board meeting held in Ahmedabad.

The International Cricket Council stated that the suspension follows concerns regarding governance standards, administrative functioning, and compliance with membership requirements.

The action comes after increased scrutiny of Cricket Canada’s administration, including allegations highlighted in a report by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation in April 2026.

The allegations included governance irregularities, administrative misconduct, concerns over match manipulation, and threats involving certain officials and players.

The suspension will remain in effect until Cricket Canada fulfills the conditions prescribed by the International Cricket Council for reinstatement.

26) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Veteran Indian playback singer Suman Kalyanpur passed away at the age of 89 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, marking the end of an illustrious era in Indian music.

She was born as Suman Hemmady on 28 January 1937 in Dhaka, Bengal Presidency, British India (present-day Dhaka, Bangladesh).

In January 2023, she was honoured with the Padma Bhushan, India’s third-highest civilian award, by the Government of India (GoI) in the field of Arts for her outstanding contribution to Indian music.

Detailed Explanation:

Veteran Indian playback singer Suman Kalyanpur passed away at the age of 89 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, marking the end of an illustrious era in Indian music.

She was born as Suman Hemmady on 28 January 1937 in Dhaka, Bengal Presidency, British India (present-day Dhaka, Bangladesh).

Suman Kalyanpur was one of India’s most celebrated playback singers, renowned for her melodious voice and immense contribution to Hindi, Marathi, and several regional film industries.

She began her playback singing career in 1954 with the films Shukrachi Chandini and Mangu, laying the foundation for a distinguished musical journey.

She rose to prominence during the 1950s and 1960s, earning widespread recognition for her soulful songs and memorable duets with legendary playback singer Mohammed Rafi.

In January 2023, she was honoured with the Padma Bhushan, India’s third-highest civilian award, by the Government of India (GoI) in the field of Arts for her outstanding contribution to Indian music.

27) Answer: A

The International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression 2026 was observed globally on 4 June 2026 as an awareness day

The day is observed every year on 4 June to acknowledge the suffering faced by children worldwide

The observance highlights children who are victims of physical, mental and emotional abuse

The International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression was established by the United Nations General Assembly on 19 August 1982

 

28) Answer: D

The Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded Industrial Training Institutes Scheme was approved by the Union Cabinet in 2025.

The scheme has a total outlay of ₹60,000 crore.

It aims to upgrade 1,000 government Industrial Training Institutes across India through a hub-and-spoke model.

The scheme seeks to modernise vocational training infrastructure and align skill development programmes with industry requirements.

 

29) Answer: C

About NITI Aayog

Headquarters: New Delhi

Chairperson: Narendra Modi

Vice Chairman: Ashok Lahiri

Chief Executive Officer: Nidhi Chhibber

Established: 1 January 2015

Full Form: National Institution for Transforming India Aayog.

 

30) Answer: D

About Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science

Founded: 1876

Founder: Dr Mahendralal Sircar

Location: Kolkata, West Bengal

First Indian Nobel Prize in Science: Sir C V Raman (1930)