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1)  In 2026, the Government of India allowed 100% Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the insurance sector under which route?

(a) Government route only

(b) Automatic route

(c) Approval route via SEBI

(d) Hybrid route (Automatic + Government)

(e) RBI special permission route

2) As of 2026, what is the minimum loan amount above which cases are handled by Debt Recovery Tribunals (DRTs) in India?

(a) ₹10 lakh

(b) ₹20 lakh

(c) ₹50 lakh

(d) ₹1 crore

(e) ₹5 crore

3)  In 2026, consider the following statements regarding RBI credit trends:

1. Gold/jewellery loans recorded the highest growth at 123% year-on-year.
2. Credit to consumer durables increased by more than 5%.
3. Export credit witnessed a contraction during the period.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1 and 3 only

(e) 3 only

 

4) In 2026, under the amended FEMA (Non-debt Instruments) Rules, what is the maximum permissible Chinese shareholding in an overseas entity to invest in India under the automatic route?

(a) 10%

(b) 5%

(c) 15%

(d) 20%

(e) 26%

 

5) In 2026, NPCI Bharat BillPay Limited (NBBL) partnered with which company to launch a unified switch and SDK for the Banking Connect platform?

(a) Razorpay

(b) PayU

(c) Juspay

(d) PhonePe

(e) Cashfree Payments

6) In 2026, ‘Shubh Health Criti’, an Unit Linked Insurance Plan (ULIP) launched in India, is offered by which company?

(a) LIC of India

(b) HDFC Life Insurance

(c) ICICI Prudential Life Insurance

(d) Tata AIA Life Insurance Company Limited

(e) SBI Life Insurance

 

7) In 2026, consider the following statements regarding the report “Women and Men in India 2025”:

1. It is released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation.
2. The report includes metadata for 50 key indicators.
3. The sex ratio at birth declined to 904 in 2021–23.
4. Gender parity has been achieved across all levels of school education from Primary to Higher Secondary.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1, 2 and 4 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

(c) 2, 3 and 4 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

(e) 1 and 4 only

 

8) In 2026, consider the following statements regarding marine fish production in India (2025):

1. Tamil Nadu emerged as the top marine fish producing state, overtaking Gujarat.
2. Gujarat’s decline in fish landings was partly due to cyclonic disturbances.
3. India’s total marine fish production declined by 3% in 2025.
4. Kerala retained the third position in marine fish production.

Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?

(a) 1, 2 and 4 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

(c) 3 only

(d) 1 and 4 only

(e) 1 only

9) In 2026, consider the following statements regarding India’s Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) tolling system:

1. It was launched on the Surat–Bharuch section of NH-48 in Gujarat.
2. The system requires vehicles to stop at toll plazas for toll payment.
3. It uses ANPR(Automatic Number Plate Recognition), AI analytics, and RFID(Radio Frequency Identification)-based ETC for seamless tolling.
4. Non-payment within 72 hours may attract penalties.

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) 2 and 4 only

(d) 1 and 3 only

(e) 3 and 4 only

10) In 2026, continued concerns over intellectual property rights in the USTR(United States Trade Representative) Special 301 Report may lead to action under which provision of U.S. law?

(a) Section 201 of the Trade Act

(b) Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act

(c) Section 401 of the Trade Facilitation Act

(d) Section 102 of the Tariff Act

(e) Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974

11) In 2026, where was the world’s largest underwater national flag unfurled, creating a Guinness World Record?

(a) Marina Beach, Chennai

(b) Radhanagar Beach, Swaraj Dweep

(c) Juhu Beach, Mumbai

(d) Puri Beach, Odisha

(e) Kovalam Beach, Kerala

12) In 2026, CJI Surya Kant announced that Sikkim has become the first state in India to achieve a fully paperless judiciary. Which software is used to enhance judicial processes through translation under India’s digital judiciary initiative?

(a) e-Courts Service App

(b) Nyaya Setu Portal

(c) Vidhik Anuvaad Software

(d) न्याय Mitra AI System

(e) e-Filing Portal

 

13) In 2026, Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Launches National Framework for Childhood Diabetes for the 0–18 years age group. Which symptom-based awareness strategy has been adopted for early identification of childhood diabetes in India?

(a) 3Cs Strategy

(b) 4Ts Strategy

(c) 5As Strategy

(d) 6Ps Strategy

(e) 7Ds Strategy

14) In 2026, who has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC)?

(a) Om Birla

(b) Baijayant Panda

(c) Dr. Sanjay Jaiswal

(d) K. C. Venugopal

(e) Piyush Goyal

15) In 2026, who has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Committee on the Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (SC/ST)?

(a) K. C. Venugopal

(b) Baijayant Panda

(c) Dr. Sanjay Jaiswal

(d) Om Birla

(e) Faggan Singh Kulaste

16) In 2026, who among the following was appointed as a full-time member of NITI Aayog and is known for expertise in Nyishi culture?

(a) Dr. R. Balasubramaniam

(b) Dr. Joram Aniya

(c) Amitabh Kant

(d) Rajiv Kumar

(e) Bibek Debroy

17) In 2026, the Army Training Command (ARTRAC), visited by the President of India, is headquartered in which city?

(a) New Delhi

(b) Pune

(c) Shimla

(d) Dehradun

(e) Chandigarh

 

18) In 2026, what was the value of the deal through which Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) acquired a 51% stake in Colombo Dockyard PLC?

(a) ₹249.5 crore

(b) ₹199.5 crore

(c) ₹149.5 crore

(d) ₹299.5 crore

(e) ₹349.5 crore

19) In 2026, what is the maximum speed achieved by India’s Long-Range Hypersonic Anti-Ship Missile (LR-AShM) during testing?

(a) Mach 3

(b) Mach 5

(c) Mach 7

(d) Mach 10

(e) Mach 12

 

20) In 2026, Sigma Advanced Systems Limited (SIGD) signed a long-term agreement with Rolls-Royce worth approximately how much?

(a) ₹1,800 crore

(b) ₹2,500 crore

(c) ₹3,800 crore

(d) ₹4,200 crore

(e) ₹5,000 crore

21) In 2026, which public health monitoring system tracks symptoms like fever, respiratory illness, and diarrhoea before laboratory confirmation for early outbreak detection?

(a) Syndromic Surveillance

(b) Laboratory Surveillance

(c) Sentinel Surveillance

(d) Integrated Surveillance

(e) Event-based Surveillance


22) In 2026, what is the name of the mobile application launched by the Mizoram Government for real-time disaster reporting and management?

(a) Suraksha App

(b) Raksha Setu

(c) Aapda Sahayak

(d) Disaster Mitra

(e) Khuarel

 

23) In 2026, ‘Ru-Soam’, documented by United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in Sikkim, refers to which of the following?

(a) Traditional irrigation system

(b) Indigenous cane bridges

(c) Mountain farming technique

(d) Tribal housing structure

(e) Forest conservation practice

24) In 2026, India was defeated by which country in the semifinals of the Thomas Cup, resulting in a bronze medal finish?

(a) China

(b) Indonesia

(c) Denmark

(d) France

(e) Japan

 

25) In 2026, Coal Miners Day is observed every year on which date?

(a) May 1

(b) May 2

(c) May 3

(d) May 5

(e) May 4


Answers:

1) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Central Government has notified 100% Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the insurance sector under the automatic route.

The reform aims to liberalise and modernise India’s insurance sector framework to attract global investment.

Key laws being amended include the Insurance Act, 1938, the LIC Act, 1956, and the IRDAI Act, 1999.

The implementation of 100% FDI will be subject to approval and regulation by the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI).

Detailed Explanation:

The Central Government has notified 100% Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the insurance sector under the automatic route.

The reform aims to liberalise and modernise India’s insurance sector framework to attract global investment.

Key laws being amended include the Insurance Act, 1938, the LIC Act, 1956, and the IRDAI Act, 1999.

The implementation of 100% FDI will be subject to approval and regulation by the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI).

The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) will remain under a separate framework with a foreign investment cap of 20% under the automatic route.

The reform aligns with the “Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha (Amendment of Insurance Laws) Act, 2025”, which increased the FDI limit from 74% to 100%.

Insurance companies with foreign investment must ensure at least one resident Indian citizen holds key leadership positions such as Chairperson, MD, or CEO.

The 100% FDI limit also applies to insurance intermediaries, including brokers, reinsurance brokers, corporate agents, third-party administrators, surveyors, loss assessors, managing general agents, and insurance repositories.

2) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Department of Financial Services (DFS) organised a colloquium of Debt Recovery Tribunals (DRTs) and Debt Recovery Appellate Tribunals (DRATs) at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi to improve tribunal functioning.

DRTs handle cases involving disputed bank loans above ₹20 lakh.

The SARFAESI Act, 2002 (Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act) enables banks and financial institutions to recover secured debts without court intervention at the first stage.

As of early 2026, there are 39 DRTs and 5 DRATs functioning across India.

Detailed Explanation:

The Department of Financial Services (DFS) organised a colloquium of Debt Recovery Tribunals (DRTs) and Debt Recovery Appellate Tribunals (DRATs) at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi to improve tribunal functioning.

The main objective was to reduce pendency of cases and accelerate disposal of debt recovery matters across tribunals.

Tribunals were encouraged to adopt best practices from high-performing DRTs to improve efficiency and output.

Debt Recovery Tribunals (DRTs) are specialised judicial bodies established under the Recovery of Debts Due to Banks and Financial Institutions Act, 1993 (DRT Act).

DRTs handle cases involving disputed bank loans above ₹20 lakh.

The SARFAESI Act, 2002 (Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act) enables banks and financial institutions to recover secured debts without court intervention at the first stage.

As of early 2026, there are 39 DRTs and 5 DRATs functioning across India.

3) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

According to Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data, bank loans against jewellery surged nearly 5 times to ₹4.6 lakh crore in March 2026, up from ₹93,301 crore two years earlier.

On a year-on-year basis, gold/jewellery loans grew 123%, marking the fastest growth among all lending sectors.

Personal loans registered a growth of 16.2% year-on-year, reflecting sustained consumer demand.

Credit to consumer durables declined by 5.3%, reflecting a slowdown in retail durable demand.

Export credit contracted by 8.4%, indicating weakness in external trade financing.

Detailed Explanation:

According to Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data, bank loans against jewellery surged nearly 5 times to ₹4.6 lakh crore in March 2026, up from ₹93,301 crore two years earlier.

On a year-on-year basis, gold/jewellery loans grew 123%, marking the fastest growth among all lending sectors.

Priority sector housing loans rose sharply by 39.8% to ₹10.44 lakh crore, while overall housing credit increased by 11.5% to ₹33.56 lakh crore.

Personal loans registered a growth of 16.2% year-on-year, reflecting sustained consumer demand.

Agriculture and allied credit grew by 15.7%, compared to 10.4% earlier, showing improved rural credit flow.

Industry credit expanded by 15%, indicating recovery in the manufacturing and industrial sector.

Services sector credit surged by 19% year-on-year, driven by lending to NBFCs, trade, and commercial real estate.

Credit to consumer durables declined by 5.3%, reflecting a slowdown in retail durable demand.

Export credit contracted by 8.4%, indicating weakness in external trade financing.


4) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

The Government of India has tweaked rules under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) to allow certain overseas investments under the automatic route.

The new provision permits overseas entities with up to 10% Chinese shareholding to invest in India without prior government approval.

This decision follows the Cabinet approval in March 2026, which revised the regulatory framework for foreign investments.

Detailed Explanation:

The Government of India has tweaked rules under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) to allow certain overseas investments under the automatic route.

The new provision permits overseas entities with up to 10% Chinese shareholding to invest in India without prior government approval.

This decision follows the Cabinet approval in March 2026, which revised the regulatory framework for foreign investments.

The amendment is implemented through the Foreign Exchange Management (Non-debt Instruments) (Amendment) Rules, 2026, which have come into immediate effect.

The relaxation enables global firms with limited Chinese or Hong Kong ownership to invest more easily in India.

However, the rule does not apply to entities registered in China, Hong Kong, or other land-border countries.

This restriction ensures continued focus on national security safeguards in foreign investment policy.

 

5) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

NPCI Bharat BillPay Limited (NBBL), a subsidiary of the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), has partnered with Juspay Technologies Private Limited with an aim to launch a unified switch and Software Development Kit (SDK) for the Banking Connect platform.

The initiative is designed to enhance the net banking experience across India.

Banking Connect is an interoperable platform that standardises net banking workflows across banks and payment aggregators.

Detailed Explanation:

NPCI Bharat BillPay Limited (NBBL), a subsidiary of the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), has partnered with Juspay Technologies Private Limited with an aim to launch a unified switch and Software Development Kit (SDK) for the Banking Connect platform.

The initiative is designed to enhance the net banking experience across India.

Banking Connect is an interoperable platform that standardises net banking workflows across banks and payment aggregators.

It helps move beyond fragmented legacy integrations and improves digital payment infrastructure.

The platform provides a single unified integration layer with central routing and structured data delivery.

It enhances security, customer experience, and operational efficiency in net banking systems.


6) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Tata AIA Life Insurance Company Limited has launched a new Unit Linked Insurance Plan (ULIP) named ‘Shubh Health Criti’ in India.

The plan is designed to build a market-linked health fund to meet long-term medical and critical illness expenses.

It provides coverage for over 60 critical illnesses and is available for individuals aged 18 to 65 years.

The product includes a 30-year premium guarantee, integrating investment growth with healthcare financial planning.

Detailed Explanation:

Tata AIA Life Insurance Company Limited has launched a new Unit Linked Insurance Plan (ULIP) named ‘Shubh Health Criti’ in India.

The plan is designed to build a market-linked health fund to meet long-term medical and critical illness expenses.

It provides coverage for over 60 critical illnesses and is available for individuals aged 18 to 65 years.

The product includes a 30-year premium guarantee, integrating investment growth with healthcare financial planning.

The plan combines insurance protection, investment growth, and structured health preparedness.

It integrates Tata AIA Health SIP (Systematic Investment Plan), Health Buddy, and Comprehensive Protection Rider.

These components provide insurance cover, wellness support, and protection benefits while building a market-linked health corpus.

Key benefits include premium waiver on death or disability, and accidental death and disability cover.

7) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation released the 27th edition of its publication titled “Women and Men in India 2025: Selected Indicators and Data” at the National Deliberative Summit on Data for Development held in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.

It also includes metadata for 50 key indicators to improve clarity and understanding of statistical concepts and methodologies.

Sex ratio at birth improved from 904 (2017–19) to 917 (2021–23)

Infant mortality rate declined consistently for both male and female infants (2008–2023)

Gender parity achieved across all levels of school education from Primary to Higher Secondary

Detailed Explanation:

The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation released the 27th edition of its publication titled “Women and Men in India 2025: Selected Indicators and Data” at the National Deliberative Summit on Data for Development held in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.

It also includes metadata for 50 key indicators to improve clarity and understanding of statistical concepts and methodologies.

Presents comprehensive gender-based indicators across rural–urban, State and Union Territory levels, and time series data

Aims to support evidence-based policymaking for inclusive and sustainable development

Sex ratio at birth improved from 904 (2017–19) to 917 (2021–23)

Infant mortality rate declined consistently for both male and female infants (2008–2023)

Gender parity achieved across all levels of school education from Primary to Higher Secondary

Gross Enrolment Ratio in higher education increased to 30.2 for females and 28.9 for males (2022–23)

Labour Force Participation Rate increased for both genders, with rural females rising from 37.5 per cent to 45.9 per cent (2022–2025)

Women in managerial positions increased by 102.54 per cent, compared to 73.80 per cent increase for men (2017–2025)

8) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Gujarat recorded around 15 per cent decline in marine fish landings, losing its top position

Decline caused by reduced fishing days due to adverse weather, Operation Sindoor-related ban, and extended fishing ban (60 to 75 days)

Impact of cyclonic disturbances including Cyclone Shakti affected Gujarat and Daman and Diu

Tamil Nadu emerged as the leading marine fish producing state in 2025

Kerala retained third position with 0.62 million tonnes, showing marginal growth

Despite this, India’s total marine fish production increased by about 3 per cent year-on-year to 3.57 million tonnes in 2025.

Detailed Explanation:

According to the Indian Council of Agricultural Research–Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Tamil Nadu has emerged as the top marine fish producing state in India in 2025, overtaking Gujarat.

The shift is attributed to a significant decline in Gujarat’s fish landings due to adverse weather conditions, extended fishing bans, and cyclonic disturbances.

Despite this, India’s total marine fish production increased by about 3 per cent year-on-year to 3.57 million tonnes in 2025.

Gujarat recorded around 15 per cent decline in marine fish landings, losing its top position

Decline caused by reduced fishing days due to adverse weather, Operation Sindoor-related ban, and extended fishing ban (60 to 75 days)

Impact of cyclonic disturbances including Cyclone Shakti affected Gujarat and Daman and Diu

Tamil Nadu emerged as the leading marine fish producing state in 2025

Kerala retained third position with 0.62 million tonnes, showing marginal growth

Karnataka recorded over 43 per cent increase, while Maharashtra saw over 16 per cent growth

Cephalopods and threadfin breams recorded strong growth, reaching decadal-high levels

Pelagic fish contributed 54 per cent of total marine catch

Marine fish landings generated around ₹69,254 crore at landing level and ₹97,702 crore at retail level

Marketing efficiency improved to 70.88 per cent, with Kerala recording the highest efficiency (72.83 per cent)

 

9) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Shri Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, announced the launch of India’s first Multi-Lane Free Flow barrier-less tolling system at the Chorayasi Toll Plaza on the Surat–Bharuch section of National Highway-48 in Gujarat.

The system enables non-stop toll collection through advanced digital technologies, marking a key advancement in smart highway infrastructure development.

Combines Automatic Number Plate Recognition with Artificial Intelligence analytics and Radio Frequency Identification-based Electronic Toll Collection system

Payment of notices to be completed within 72 hours, failing which penalties including double toll charges may apply

Detailed Explanation:

Shri Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, announced the launch of India’s first Multi-Lane Free Flow barrier-less tolling system at the Chorayasi Toll Plaza on the Surat–Bharuch section of National Highway-48 in Gujarat.

The system enables non-stop toll collection through advanced digital technologies, marking a key advancement in smart highway infrastructure development.

Introduced as a state-of-the-art tolling mechanism eliminating the need for physical toll booths

Combines Automatic Number Plate Recognition with Artificial Intelligence analytics and Radio Frequency Identification-based Electronic Toll Collection system

Ensures real-time toll processing without disrupting vehicle speed

Contributes to streamlined traffic flow on high-density highway corridors

Supports logistics efficiency by enabling faster freight movement

Aligns with global practices in intelligent transport systems

Strengthens digital integration in road infrastructure management

Helps in reducing operational costs associated with manual toll collection

Enhances user convenience through contactless and automated systems

Part of the broader vision to develop modern, technology-enabled National Highways network in India

Payment of notices to be completed within 72 hours, failing which penalties including double toll charges may apply

10) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

India has been included in the Priority Watch List of the United States Trade Representative Special 301 Report 2026, indicating concerns over the country’s intellectual property rights framework.

Continued concerns can escalate to action under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974

Detailed Explanation:

India has been included in the Priority Watch List of the United States Trade Representative Special 301 Report 2026, indicating concerns over the country’s intellectual property rights framework.

The report reviews how effectively trading partners protect patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets, and is used by the United States of America to push for stronger compliance.

The report is an annual evaluation mechanism for monitoring global intellectual property protection practices

Classification system includes Priority Foreign Country, Priority Watch List, and Watch List

India’s placement points to gaps in legal enforcement and administrative efficiency

Concerns relate to limited protection environment for innovation-driven industries

Leads to increased bilateral engagement for policy reforms and corrective measures

May shape future trade policy discussions and negotiations

Continued concerns can escalate to action under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974

11) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Andaman and Nicobar Islands achieved a Guinness World Record by unfurling the world’s largest underwater national flag at Radhanagar Beach on Swaraj Dweep (Havelock Island).

The Indian National Flag, measuring 60 × 40 metres, was deployed underwater through a coordinated operation and received official recognition from Guinness World Records, marking a significant achievement for the country.

Record created for the largest underwater national flag, measuring 60 × 40 metres

Detailed Explanation:

The Andaman and Nicobar Islands achieved a Guinness World Record by unfurling the world’s largest underwater national flag at Radhanagar Beach on Swaraj Dweep (Havelock Island).

The Indian National Flag, measuring 60 × 40 metres, was deployed underwater through a coordinated operation and received official recognition from Guinness World Records, marking a significant achievement for the country.

Record created for the largest underwater national flag, measuring 60 × 40 metres

Event conducted at Radhanagar Beach, Swaraj Dweep (Havelock Island)

Operation involved over 200 trained divers ensuring precise underwater deployment

Participation of multiple agencies including Andaman and Nicobar Police, Forest Department, Indian Navy, and Indian Coast Guard

Inclusion of young divers (school students) highlighting youth participation in national initiatives

12) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Surya Kant, Chief Justice of India, announced that Sikkim has become the first state in India to achieve a fully paperless judiciary.

The announcement was made at the National Conclave on Technology and Judicial Education in Gangtok.

Use of Supreme Court Portal for Assistance in Court Efficiency and Supreme Court Vidhik Anuvaad Software for enhancing judicial processes

Detailed Explanation:

Surya Kant, Chief Justice of India, announced that Sikkim has become the first state in India to achieve a fully paperless judiciary.

The announcement was made at the National Conclave on Technology and Judicial Education in Gangtok.

The development marks a significant step towards digital justice delivery, with court processes being carried out entirely through electronic systems, eliminating the need for physical paperwork and improving overall efficiency.

Sikkim sets a national example by implementing a fully digital judicial system

Entire court procedure conducted through electronic filing, digital documentation, and online services

Initiative implemented with support from the High Court of Sikkim

Linked with the electronic Courts Mission Mode Project for judicial digitization

Use of Supreme Court Portal for Assistance in Court Efficiency and Supreme Court Vidhik Anuvaad Software for enhancing judicial processes

13) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has introduced a national framework for managing childhood diabetes for the 0–18 years age group.

The initiative emphasizes early identification, standardized treatment, and long-term disease management to reduce complications and mortality.

It is supported by the release of the Guidance Document on Diabetes Mellitus in Children, establishing a uniform national protocol.

Adoption of symptom-based awareness strategy (4Ts: Toilet, Thirsty, Tired, Thinner) for early recognition

Detailed Explanation:

The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has introduced a national framework for managing childhood diabetes for the 0–18 years age group.

The initiative emphasizes early identification, standardized treatment, and long-term disease management to reduce complications and mortality.

It is supported by the release of the Guidance Document on Diabetes Mellitus in Children, establishing a uniform national protocol.

The framework strengthens the healthcare system by creating linkages from grassroots screening to tertiary-level treatment, and highlights the government’s focus on Non-Communicable Diseases in children.

Introduction of a standardized national protocol for childhood diabetes management

Implementation of population-wide screening through community and school networks

Adoption of symptom-based awareness strategy (4Ts: Toilet, Thirsty, Tired, Thinner) for early recognition

Provision of a completely free treatment package including insulin, diagnostic tools, and regular monitoring

Focus on continuous care and follow-up to prevent long-term health risks

14) Answer: D

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has reconstituted four Parliamentary Committees for the year 2026–27.

The Committee on Estimates has been chaired by BJP MP Dr. Sanjay Jaiswal and comprises 30 members from the Lok Sabha.

The Committee on Public Undertakings will be headed by BJP MP Baijayant Panda and includes 15 Lok Sabha members and 7 Rajya Sabha members.

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has been chaired by Congress MP K. C. Venugopal consists of 15 Lok Sabha members and 7 Rajya Sabha members.

15) Answer: E

The Committee on the Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (SC/ST) will be headed by BJP MP Faggan Singh Kulaste.

This committee comprises 20 members from Lok Sabha and 10 members from Rajya Sabha.

The tenure of all four Parliamentary Committees will be from 1st of this month to 30th April next year.

16) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the appointment of Dr. R. Balasubramaniam and Dr. Joram Aniya as full-time members of National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog).

With these appointments, the total number of full-time members in NITI Aayog has increased to seven.

Detailed Explanation:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the appointment of Dr. R. Balasubramaniam and Dr. Joram Aniya as full-time members of National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog).

With these appointments, the total number of full-time members in NITI Aayog has increased to seven.

Dr. R. Balasubramaniam is a former member of the Capacity Building Commission and author of the book “Power Within”.

Dr. Joram Aniya is an academician with expertise in public policy and Nyishi culture.

Her appointment is historic as she is the first woman from the Nyishi community with a PhD and the first Hindi doctorate from Arunachal Pradesh.

17) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The Hon’ble President of India and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, visited the Headquarters of Army Training Command (ARTRAC), Shimla.

She was received by the Hon’ble Governor of Himachal Pradesh Shri Kavinder Gupta and Lieutenant General Devendra Sharma, GOC-in-C, ARTRAC.

Detailed Explanation:

The Hon’ble President of India and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, visited the Headquarters of Army Training Command (ARTRAC), Shimla.

She was received by the Hon’ble Governor of Himachal Pradesh Shri Kavinder Gupta and Lieutenant General Devendra Sharma, GOC-in-C, ARTRAC.

The President was briefed on the evolution of ARTRAC and its key role in providing quality training to Indian Army personnel to enhance operational efficiency.

The briefing highlighted important initiatives such as Drone Training, adoption of niche technologies, Red Teaming concept, Digitisation, and Automation in the Indian Army.

ARTRAC plays a crucial role in designing concepts of warfare, resource development for the Army, and engagement with Friendly Foreign Countries and Sister Services.

 

18) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) has acquired a controlling 51% stake in Colombo Dockyard PLC (CDPLC), marking its first international acquisition.

The deal, valued at ₹249.5 crore, makes Sri Lanka’s largest shipyard a subsidiary of MDL.

This acquisition strengthens India’s maritime presence in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR).

Detailed Explanation:

Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) has acquired a controlling 51% stake in Colombo Dockyard PLC (CDPLC), marking its first international acquisition.

The deal, valued at ₹249.5 crore, makes Sri Lanka’s largest shipyard a subsidiary of MDL.

This acquisition strengthens India’s maritime presence in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR).

The move is aligned with the government’s long-term maritime strategy, Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047.

The acquisition process began in January 2025 and was completed after over a year of regulatory and procedural approvals.

The Board of Colombo Dockyard PLC has been reconstituted with MDL nominees.

Capt Jagmohan (Retd), Chairman & Managing Director of MDL, has been appointed as Non-Executive Chairman of CDPLC with effect from 07 April 2026.

19) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

India has successfully conducted the second flight test of a Long-Range Hypersonic Anti-Ship Missile (LR-AShM) developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).

The test was carried out off the Odisha coast, marking a major boost to maritime defence capability.

The missile has a strike range of over 1,500 km and can achieve speeds of up to Mach 10, making it one of the fastest weapons in India’s arsenal.

It is based on a Hypersonic Glide Vehicle (HGV) system, maintaining an average speed of around Mach 5 during the glide phase.

Detailed Explanation:

India has successfully conducted the second flight test of a Long-Range Hypersonic Anti-Ship Missile (LR-AShM) developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).

The test was carried out off the Odisha coast, marking a major boost to maritime defence capability.

The missile has a strike range of over 1,500 km and can achieve speeds of up to Mach 10, making it one of the fastest weapons in India’s arsenal.

It is based on a Hypersonic Glide Vehicle (HGV) system, maintaining an average speed of around Mach 5 during the glide phase.

The missile uses a two-stage solid rocket system, enhancing both speed and manoeuvrability.

It is capable of evading modern radar and ship-based interception systems due to its low-altitude and unpredictable flight trajectories.

The missile can target both stationary and moving naval assets, including aircraft carriers, enhancing its “carrier-killer” capability.

It features advanced indigenous sensors for high-precision targeting in the terminal phase.

 

20) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Sigma Advanced Systems Limited (SIGD), an Indian aerospace and defence company, has signed a 7-year long-term agreement worth ₹3,800 crore (~300 million pounds) with Rolls-Royce (UK).

The agreement focuses on the manufacturing and supply of high-precision, safety-critical aerospace components for global aerospace programmes of Rolls-Royce.

Detailed Explanation:

Sigma Advanced Systems Limited (SIGD), an Indian aerospace and defence company, has signed a 7-year long-term agreement worth ₹3,800 crore (~300 million pounds) with Rolls-Royce (UK).

The agreement focuses on the manufacturing and supply of high-precision, safety-critical aerospace components for global aerospace programmes of Rolls-Royce.

The scope includes aerospace components, assemblies, engine parts, and aerostructure components, ensuring high-quality and safety standards.

The collaboration operates through an integrated India–UK manufacturing platform, combining cost efficiency with engineering excellence and proximity.

The deal strengthens India–UK industrial cooperation in the aerospace and defence sector.

21) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has developed a Priority Pathogen List for Syndromic Surveillance in India.

The list was released by the Division of Communicable Diseases on 17 November 2025 for infectious disease monitoring, diagnostic standardisation, and outbreak detection.

Syndromic surveillance is a public health monitoring system that tracks symptoms such as fever, respiratory illness, diarrhoea, and encephalitis before laboratory confirmation.

Detailed Explanation:

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has developed a Priority Pathogen List for Syndromic Surveillance in India.

The list was released by the Division of Communicable Diseases on 17 November 2025 for infectious disease monitoring, diagnostic standardisation, and outbreak detection.

Syndromic surveillance is a public health monitoring system that tracks symptoms such as fever, respiratory illness, diarrhoea, and encephalitis before laboratory confirmation.

It helps in detecting unusual disease clusters in epidemic-prone settings and supports early public health action.

The ICMR priority pathogen list was prepared after 44 expert consultations involving clinicians, laboratory specialists, and epidemiologists.

The pathogens are classified into four tiers based on prevalence, outbreak potential, national elimination goals, and diagnostic availability.

This classification supports patient care, laboratory testing, and public health planning.

The Integrated Health Information Platform (IHIP) is a digital disease surveillance system under the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP) of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

 

22) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

The Mizoram Government has launched the ‘Khuarel’ mobile application, a real-time disaster incident reporting and management system.

The app was unveiled in Aizawl, Mizoram by Lalnilawma, Minister of Disaster Management & Rehabilitation (DM&R).

Mizoram has become one of the first Northeastern states to adopt a digital disaster management solution.

Detailed Explanation:

The Mizoram Government has launched the ‘Khuarel’ mobile application, a real-time disaster incident reporting and management system.

The app was unveiled in Aizawl, Mizoram by Lalnilawma, Minister of Disaster Management & Rehabilitation (DM&R).

Mizoram has become one of the first Northeastern states to adopt a digital disaster management solution.

The Khuarel app has been developed by the Mizoram State e-Governance Society for disaster-prone regions.

The app enables real-time disaster response, coordination, and communication across the state.

It allows citizens to quickly report disaster incidents to authorities for faster response.

23) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has partnered with the Government of Sikkim to document the indigenous engineering practice of Ru-Soam cane bridges developed by the Lepcha community in the Khangchendzonga Biosphere Reserve.

Ru-Soam refers to traditional cane bridges, where ‘Ru’ means cane and ‘Soam’ means bridge

Detailed Explanation:

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has partnered with the Government of Sikkim to document the indigenous engineering practice of Ru-Soam cane bridges developed by the Lepcha community in the Khangchendzonga Biosphere Reserve.

The initiative aims to study the design, durability, and environmental aspects of these bridges and assess their relevance for climate adaptation, disaster risk reduction, and resilient infrastructure development.

Ru-Soam refers to traditional cane bridges, where ‘Ru’ means cane and ‘Soam’ means bridge

Built using locally available materials such as bamboo, cane, and wood

Structure includes parallel cane supports (soamgyang) tied to trees, cane loops (ahool), and bamboo decking (soamgur)

Bridges can extend up to 100 metres and allow limited pedestrian movement

24) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

India’s campaign in the Thomas Cup 2026 ended with a 0–3 defeat against France in the semifinals, resulting in a bronze medal finish in Horsens Denmark.

The loss highlighted a challenging outing for India, as they failed to secure a single match in the semifinal tie.

The absence of Lakshya Sen due to injury further weakened the team, while France created history by reaching their first-ever final in the tournament.

India lost 0–3 to France in the semifinal, ending their campaign with a bronze medal

Detailed Explanation:

India’s campaign in the Thomas Cup 2026 ended with a 0–3 defeat against France in the semifinals, resulting in a bronze medal finish in Horsens Denmark.

The loss highlighted a challenging outing for India, as they failed to secure a single match in the semifinal tie.

The absence of Lakshya Sen due to injury further weakened the team, while France created history by reaching their first-ever final in the tournament.

India lost 0–3 to France in the semifinal, ending their campaign with a bronze medal

Ayush Shetty lost to Christo Popov (11–21, 9–21) in the opening singles match

Kidambi Srikanth was defeated by Alex Lanier (16–21, 18–21) in the second match

HS Prannoy lost to Toma Junior Popov (19–21, 16–21), sealing India’s exit

India failed to win a single match in the semifinal tie

Lakshya Sen missed the match due to injury (swollen elbow), impacting team performance

25) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

Coal Miners Day is observed every year on May 4 to recognise the contribution of coal miners to the economy and energy sector.

Coal is a major fossil fuel rich in carbon and remains a key source of energy for power generation and industrial use.

In India, coal mining began in 1774 at the Raniganj Coalfield located on the Damodar River.

Detailed Explanation:

Coal Miners Day is observed every year on May 4 to recognise the contribution of coal miners to the economy and energy sector.

Coal is a major fossil fuel rich in carbon and remains a key source of energy for power generation and industrial use.

Coal mining refers to the extraction of coal from the earth, which plays a crucial role in energy production and industrial development.

In India, coal mining began in 1774 at the Raniganj Coalfield located on the Damodar River.

The importance of coal increased significantly during the Industrial Revolution between 1760 and 1840, when it was widely used for heating and industrial purposes.

Major coal-producing states in India include Odisha, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, and West Bengal.