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1) As per the RBI’s 2025–26 Survey of Foreign Liabilities and Assets of Mutual Funds, what was the value of Indian Mutual Funds’ overseas equity investments during 2025–26?

(a) ₹61,299 crore

(b) ₹35,502 crore

(c) ₹28,886 crore

(d) ₹93,602 crore

(e) ₹10,200 crore

 

2) Recently, the Scapia Axis Bank Credit Card was launched on which payment networks?

(a) Visa and Mastercard

(b) Mastercard and RuPay

(c) RuPay and Visa

(d) American Express and RuPay

(e) Visa and American Express

 

3) With reference to the Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) 5.0, consider the following statements:

1. ECLGS 5.0 was approved by the Government of India on 5 May 2026.
2. The scheme is implemented by the National Credit Guarantee Trustee Company (NCGTC).
3. It aims to facilitate additional credit flow of up to ₹2.55 lakh crore.
4. The ECLGS was originally launched in 2020 under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat Package.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) Only 1 and 2

(b) Only 2 and 3

(c) Only 1, 3 and 4

(d) All the above

(e) None of the above

 

4) With reference to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, consider the following statements:

1. A 31-member Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) has been constituted to examine the Bill.
2. Sanjay Jaiswal has been appointed as the Chairperson of the JPC.
3. The JPC comprises 22 Lok Sabha members and 9 Rajya Sabha members.
4. The Bill seeks to amend the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 (FCRA).

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) Only 1 and 2

(b) Only 2 and 3

(c) Only 1, 2 and 4

(d) All the above

(e) None of the above

 

5) Recently, which Indian State launched ‘Pehchaan’, a statewide digital public identification portal for identifying unidentified and unclaimed deceased persons?

(a) Haryana

(b) Punjab

(c) Rajasthan

(d) Gujarat

(e) Uttar Pradesh

 

6) Recently, the Chhattisgarh Government launched the Tribal Incentives on Natural Resources (TIN) Portal primarily to ensure fair and transparent pricing for which natural resource collected by tribal communities in Bastar?

(a) Iron ore

(b) Coal

(c) Tin ore

(d) Bauxite

(e) Limestone

7) Recently, Ahmedabad Airport became the third airport in India to be integrated into the Hub and Spoke International Flight Operations framework. Which airports were the first two?

(a) Mumbai and Delhi

(b) Bengaluru and Hyderabad

(c) Chennai and Kolkata

(d) Varanasi and Amritsar

(e) Kochi and Pune

8) Recently, the Central Government approved the establishment of a National School of Drama (NSD) campus in which state?

(a) Bihar

(b) Jharkhand

(c) Odisha

(d) West Bengal

(e) Uttar Pradesh

9) The 26th SCO Summit held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, concluded with the SCO presidency for 2026–27 being handed over to which country?

(a) India

(b) China

(c) Russia

(d) Pakistan

(e) Kazakhstan

 

10) Recently, the 55th Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Leaders’ Meeting was held in which location?

(a) Suva, Fiji

(b) Nuku'alofa, Tonga

(c) Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

(d) Apia, Samoa

(e) Koror, Palau

11) Recently, who was elected as the President of Estonia for a five-year term?

(a) Alar Karis

(b) Kaja Kallas

(c) Ülle Madise

(d) Kersti Kaljulaid

(e) Urmas Reinsalu

 

12) Recently, ICICI Bank acquired an additional how much stake in ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company for approximately ₹1,470 crore?

(a) 1%

(b) 1.5%

(c) 2%

(d) 2.5%

(e) 3%

13) Recently, Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited (KSSL) signed a Strategic Alliance Agreement (SAA) with which global defence major for the production of 70 mm rocket systems in India?

(a) Thales Group

(b) Airbus Defence and Space

(c) Leonardo

(d) BAE Systems

(e) Rheinmetall

 

14)  Recently, ISRO successfully launched the EOS-05 Earth observation satellite aboard which launch vehicle?

(a) PSLV-C62

(b) GSLV-F17

(c) GSLV-F18

(d) LVM3-M6

(e) SSLV-D4

 

15) Recently, the National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) collaborated with which organisation to launch Agentic AI Skilling Programmes aimed at developing a future-ready AI workforce?

(a) Google India

(b) Microsoft India

(c) TCS

(d) IBM India

(e) Intel India

 

16) Recently, which strategic platform was launched by Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh to connect biotechnology startups with investors?

(a) BIO-START

(b) BIO-INVEST

(c) BIO-SETU

(d) BIO-NIVESH

(e) BIO-LINK

17) Recently, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated which first-of-its-kind facility at BRIC-NABI in Mohali, Punjab?

(a) BioTech Forge Complex

(b) Green Forge Complex

(c) Agri Innovation Complex

(d) Bio Green Research Centre

(e) National GM Crop Centre

18) Recently, which Indian company was selected as the prime Indian partner for the proposed in-country co-production of the Javelin All Up Round (AUR) anti-tank missile?

(a) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)

(b) Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL)

(c) Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL)

(d) Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)

(e) Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL)

 

19) Recently, the Odisha State Disaster Management Authority (OSDMA) signed MoUs with which organisations to strengthen risk-informed and data-driven disaster risk reduction in Odisha?

(a) UNDP and CivicDataLab

(b) NITI Aayog and UNDP

(c) World Bank and UNICEF

(d) ISRO and NITI Aayog

(e) WHO and CivicDataLab

 

20) Recently, Government e-Marketplace (GeM) signed an MoU with which organisation to promote recycled and upcycled textile products through government procurement?

(a) National Textile Corporation (NTC)

(b) Textiles Committee (TC)

(c) Handloom Export Promotion Council (HEPC)

(d) National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT)

(e) Textile Research Association (TRA)

21) Recently, Bharat Tex Trade Federation (BTTF) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with which organisation to strengthen India’s engagement with the global fashion and textile ecosystem?

(a) Fashion for Good

(b) World Fashion Council

(c) International Textile Manufacturers Federation

(d) Première Vision SA

(e) European Textile Forum

22) Recently, which two-time Grammy Award-winning jazz singer passed away at the age of 70?

(a) Diana Krall

(b) Cassandra Wilson

(c) Norah Jones

(d) Melody Gardot

(e) Esperanza Spalding

 

23) Recently, which legendary Gujarati music composer, arranger and singer passed away at the age of 87?

(a) Gaurang Vyas

(b) Avinash Vyas

(c) Kalyanji Shah

(d) Naushad Ali

(e) Ismail Darbar

24) In news, International Day of Charity is observed annually on which date?

(a) 5 September

(b) 6 September

(c) 8 September

(d) 10 September

(e) 12 September

25) As per the latest data, which country was the largest contributor to FDI in India’s Asset Management Companies (AMCs) as of March 2026?

(a) Canada

(b) Mauritius

(c) Singapore 

(d) Japan

(e) United Kingdom

 

Answers:

1) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released the results of its 2025–26 Survey of Foreign Liabilities and Assets of Mutual Funds, covering 53 Indian Mutual Funds and their Asset Management Companies (AMCs).

The foreign liabilities of Indian Mutual Funds increased by 3.3% year-on-year (YoY) to US$31.5 billion as of end-March 2026, mainly due to an increase in the market value of mutual fund units held by non-resident investors.

The foreign assets of Indian Mutual Funds increased by 23.9% to US$10.2 billion, driven primarily by higher investments in foreign equity securities.

As a result of the stronger growth in overseas assets, the net foreign liabilities of Mutual Funds declined to US$21.3 billion in March 2026 from US$22.3 billion a year earlier.

Indian Mutual Funds increased their overseas equity investments by 37.5% to ₹93,602 crore during 2025–26, highlighting their growing global diversification.

Detailed Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released the results of its 2025–26 Survey of Foreign Liabilities and Assets of Mutual Funds, covering 53 Indian Mutual Funds and their Asset Management Companies (AMCs).

The foreign liabilities of Indian Mutual Funds increased by 3.3% year-on-year (YoY) to US$31.5 billion as of end-March 2026, mainly due to an increase in the market value of mutual fund units held by non-resident investors.

The foreign assets of Indian Mutual Funds increased by 23.9% to US$10.2 billion, driven primarily by higher investments in foreign equity securities.

As a result of the stronger growth in overseas assets, the net foreign liabilities of Mutual Funds declined to US$21.3 billion in March 2026 from US$22.3 billion a year earlier.

The UAE, USA, UK and Singapore were the top sources of investments in Indian mutual fund units by non-resident investors, together accounting for around 50% of the total holdings in terms of both face value and market value.

The UAE was the largest contributor, with non-resident investments in Indian mutual funds valued at approximately ₹61,299 crore at market value, followed by the USA (₹35,502 crore) and the UK (₹28,886 crore).

Indian Mutual Funds increased their overseas equity investments by 37.5% to ₹93,602 crore during 2025–26, highlighting their growing global diversification.

The USA accounted for nearly two-thirds of Indian Mutual Funds’ overseas equity holdings, followed by Luxembourg and Ireland, indicating a preference for developed global markets.

2) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Axis Bank Limited, one of India’s largest private-sector banks, partnered with Scapia, a leading Indian travel fintech, to launch the co-branded ‘Scapia Axis Bank Credit Card’.

The Scapia Axis Bank Credit Card is designed for digitally native and travel-focused consumers, particularly young travellers, by integrating spending, rewards and travel bookings through the Scapia app.

The credit card is available on both Mastercard and RuPay networks, providing flexibility for domestic and international transactions.

The card offers zero joining fee and zero annual fee, making it a lifetime-free credit card.

Detailed Explanation:

Axis Bank Limited, one of India’s largest private-sector banks, partnered with Scapia, a leading Indian travel fintech, to launch the co-branded ‘Scapia Axis Bank Credit Card’.

The Scapia Axis Bank Credit Card is designed for digitally native and travel-focused consumers, particularly young travellers, by integrating spending, rewards and travel bookings through the Scapia app.

The credit card is available on both Mastercard and RuPay networks, providing flexibility for domestic and international transactions.

The card offers zero joining fee and zero annual fee, making it a lifetime-free credit card.

The card provides zero forex mark-up on international transactions and includes a Smart Forex feature for overseas spending.

Cardholders can receive unlimited domestic airport lounge access along with dining, shopping or spa benefits after spending ₹20,000 in the preceding month.

The card also provides a 1% fuel surcharge waiver on eligible fuel purchases.

The Mastercard variant offers 10% rewards on eligible spends of ₹500 or more, while the RuPay variant offers 5% rewards on eligible spends of ₹500 or more.

3) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

The Government of India approved the Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) 5.0 on 5 May 2026 to supportbusinesses facing geopolitical disruptions, supply-chain challenges, higher logistics costs and liquidity pressures.

ECLGS 5.0 is implemented by the National Credit Guarantee Trustee Company (NCGTC) and provides government-backed credit guarantees to Member Lending Institutions (MLIs) for extending additional working capital to eligible borrowers.

The scheme aims to facilitate additional credit flow of up to ₹2.55 lakh crore and supports uninterrupted domestic production, resilient supply chains, employment and economic activity.

The ECLGS was originally launched in 2020 under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat Package to help businesses overcome financial stress caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Detailed Explanation:

The Government of India approved the Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) 5.0 on 5 May 2026 to supportbusinesses facing geopolitical disruptions, supply-chain challenges, higher logistics costs and liquidity pressures.

ECLGS 5.0 is implemented by the National Credit Guarantee Trustee Company (NCGTC) and provides government-backed credit guarantees to Member Lending Institutions (MLIs) for extending additional working capital to eligible borrowers.

The scheme aims to facilitate additional credit flow of up to ₹2.55 lakh crore and supports uninterrupted domestic production, resilient supply chains, employment and economic activity.

The ECLGS was originally launched in 2020 under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat Package to help businesses overcome financial stress caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

ECLGS 1.0 covered MSMEs, business enterprises, Mudra borrowers and individual business loans, with eligible borrowers having outstanding loans of up to ₹50 crore and up to 60 days past due as on 29 February 2020.

ECLGS 2.0 expanded coverage to 26 stressed sectors identified by the Kamath Committee and the healthcare sector, covering borrowers with outstanding loans above ₹50 crore and up to ₹500 crore and up to 60 days past due.

ECLGS 3.0 extended support to the hospitality, travel & tourism, leisure & sporting and civil aviation sectors, with eligible borrowers having up to 60 days past due as on 29 February 2020.

ECLGS 4.0 focused on strengthening healthcare infrastructure and covered hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, medical colleges and manufacturers of liquid oxygen and oxygen cylinders, with up to 90 days past due as on 31 March 2021.

 

4) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The Lok Sabha Secretariat constituted a 31-member Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) to examine the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026.

BJP MP Sanjay Jaiswal has been appointed as the Chairperson of the committee.

The JPC comprises 21 Lok Sabha members and 10 Rajya Sabha members and has been directed to submit its report to the Lok Sabha by the last day of the first week of the Winter Session of Parliament.

The Bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha on 25 March 2026, while both Houses approved its referral to a JPC on 12 August 2026.

The Bill seeks to amend the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 (FCRA) and strengthen regulatory oversight, transparency and accountability in the receipt and utilisation of foreign contributions.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has the largest representation with 14 members, while the Indian National Congress has 5 members.

The Trinamool Congress (TMC) and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) have 2 members each.

Detailed Explanation:

The Lok Sabha Secretariat constituted a 31-member Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) to examine the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026.

BJP MP Sanjay Jaiswal has been appointed as the Chairperson of the committee.

The JPC comprises 21 Lok Sabha members and 10 Rajya Sabha members and has been directed to submit its report to the Lok Sabha by the last day of the first week of the Winter Session of Parliament.

The Bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha on 25 March 2026, while both Houses approved its referral to a JPC on 12 August 2026.

The Bill seeks to amend the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 (FCRA) and strengthen regulatory oversight, transparency and accountability in the receipt and utilisation of foreign contributions.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has the largest representation with 14 members, while the Indian National Congress has 5 members.

The Trinamool Congress (TMC) and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) have 2 members each.

The Janata Dal (United) (JD(U)) also has 2 members, while the Samajwadi Party (SP), Nationalist Congress Party – Sharadchandra Pawar (NCP-SP), Indian Union Muslim League (IUML), Telugu Desam Party (TDP), Shiv Sena and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) have representation on the panel.

The committee has 19 members from the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and 12 members from opposition parties.

5) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Punjab Government launched ‘Pehchaan’, a statewide digital public identification portal to help identify unidentified and unclaimed deceased persons kept in government mortuaries.

Punjab has become the first State in India to launch such a statewide public identification portal.

The portal will enable relatives living in India and abroad to search for and identify missing family members who died in accidents or other circumstances.

Details of every unidentified and unclaimed deceased person, including facial photographs, permanent identification marks, tattoos, birthmarks, deformities and physical descriptions, will be uploaded within 48 hours of postmortem examination.

Detailed Explanation:

Punjab Government launched ‘Pehchaan’, a statewide digital public identification portal to help identify unidentified and unclaimed deceased persons kept in government mortuaries.

Punjab has become the first State in India to launch such a statewide public identification portal.

The portal will enable relatives living in India and abroad to search for and identify missing family members who died in accidents or other circumstances.

Details of every unidentified and unclaimed deceased person, including facial photographs, permanent identification marks, tattoos, birthmarks, deformities and physical descriptions, will be uploaded within 48 hours of postmortem examination.

The portal is connected across all 23 districts and 346 government hospitals in Punjab and is publicly accessible and free of charge through the official websites of the State Health Department.

6) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The Chhattisgarh Government launched the Tribal Incentives on Natural Resources (TIN) Portal to ensure fair and transparent pricing for tin ore collected by tribal communities in Bastar.

The initiative aims to bring the entire tin procurement process — registration, quality testing, price determination and payment — under a single digital platform.

The price of tin will be linked to the London Metal Exchange (LME) to ensure that payments reflect prevailing international market prices.

Payments will be transferred directly to beneficiaries’ bank accounts through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), reducing the role of intermediaries and payment delays.

The portal will use digital registration, QR-based verification, banking integration and SMS alerts to help collectors track the quantity purchased, price determined and payment status.

Detailed Explanation:

The Chhattisgarh Government launched the Tribal Incentives on Natural Resources (TIN) Portal to ensure fair and transparent pricing for tin ore collected by tribal communities in Bastar.

The initiative aims to bring the entire tin procurement process — registration, quality testing, price determination and payment — under a single digital platform.

The price of tin will be linked to the London Metal Exchange (LME) to ensure that payments reflect prevailing international market prices.

Payments will be transferred directly to beneficiaries’ bank accounts through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), reducing the role of intermediaries and payment delays.

The portal will use digital registration, QR-based verification, banking integration and SMS alerts to help collectors track the quantity purchased, price determined and payment status.

The Chhattisgarh Mineral Development Corporation Limited (CMDC) will be able to monitor procurement, stock and payments in real time.

CMDC currently procures tin through 6 centres in the Bastar division.

3 additional collection and procurement centres are proposed in Bastar, Dantewada and Sukma to facilitate local procurement for collectors in remote areas.

In 2024–25, CMDC purchased 8,707.2 kg of tin ore and paid around ₹90.82 lakh to tribal beneficiaries.

In 2025–26, procurement increased to 20,895.335 kg, with payments rising to approximately ₹3.81 crore.

Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai described the TIN Portal as a “Mineral-to-Livelihood” initiative, aimed at ensuring that the economic value generated from Bastar’s natural resources contributes directly to the income and livelihoods of tribal families.

 

7) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

The Ministry of Civil Aviation launched Hub and Spoke International Flight Operations from Ahmedabad Airport, making it the third airport in India to be integrated into the framework after Varanasi and Amritsar.

Varanasi: Hub and Spoke operations launched on 25 June 2026.

Amritsar: Hub and Spoke operations launched on 28 July 2026.

The initiative connects passengers from Indian international airports to global destinations through Delhi as the designated international hub.

From Ahmedabad, Air India flight AI 1117 will connect passengers to 22 international destinations, mainly across Europe, Southeast Asia and the Middle East.

Detailed Explanation:

The Ministry of Civil Aviation launched Hub and Spoke International Flight Operations from Ahmedabad Airport, making it the third airport in India to be integrated into the framework after Varanasi and Amritsar.

Varanasi: Hub and Spoke operations launched on 25 June 2026.

Amritsar: Hub and Spoke operations launched on 28 July 2026.

The initiative connects passengers from Indian international airports to global destinations through Delhi as the designated international hub.

From Ahmedabad, Air India flight AI 1117 will connect passengers to 22 international destinations, mainly across Europe, Southeast Asia and the Middle East.

Air India flight AI 1121, departing Ahmedabad at 20:15 hours, will provide connectivity to 17 destinations across North America, East Asia, Southeast Asia, Australia and Europe.

Under the model, passengers complete check-in, immigration and customs formalities at the originating spoke airport, with baggage checked through to the final international destination.

At Delhi Airport, passengers can proceed to their onward international flight without repeating immigration or customs procedures.

The initiative is part of the Government’s International Aviation Hub Strategy, which aims to make India a preferred aviation hub for Indian travellers by 2030 and a leading global aviation hub by 2047.

8) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

The Central Government has approved the establishment of a National School of Drama (NSD) campus in Bihar to strengthen the state’s rich traditions in theatre and performing arts.

Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary announced the development and thanked PM Narendra Modi and Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat for the approval.

The Bihar Government will provide suitable land for the proposed campus and bear 50% of the approved construction cost.

Detailed Explanation:

The Central Government has approved the establishment of a National School of Drama (NSD) campus in Bihar to strengthen the state’s rich traditions in theatre and performing arts.

Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary announced the development and thanked PM Narendra Modi and Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat for the approval.

The Bihar Government will provide suitable land for the proposed campus and bear 50% of the approved construction cost.

The campus will provide opportunities for professional training in acting, stagecraft, performing arts, theatre direction, design and theatre research.

The new campus will complement the work of the Bihar Sangeet Natak Akademi, established by the state government for the preservation and promotion of theatre arts.

The project is expected to promote cultural heritage, emerging artistic talent and modern theatre in Bihar.

9) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

The 26th Meeting of the Council of Heads of State (CHS) of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit was held from 31 August to 1 September 2026 at the Yrys-Ordo Congress Hall in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, marking the 25th anniversary of the SCO.

The 2026 SCO Summit was chaired by Sadyr Japarov, President of Kyrgyzstan, under the motto “25 Years of the SCO: Together Towards Sustainable Peace, Development and Prosperity.”

Prime Minister Narendra Modi represented India at the 26th SCO Summit held in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic.

During the summit, PM Narendra Modi called for stronger cooperation among SCO members based on three key pillars: Security, Connectivity and Opportunity.

Lahore, a city in Pakistan, was designated as the SCO Tourism and Cultural Capital for 2026–27.

Detailed Explanation:

The 26th Meeting of the Council of Heads of State (CHS) of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit was held from 31 August to 1 September 2026 at the Yrys-Ordo Congress Hall in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, marking the 25th anniversary of the SCO.

The 2026 SCO Summit was chaired by Sadyr Japarov, President of Kyrgyzstan, under the motto “25 Years of the SCO: Together Towards Sustainable Peace, Development and Prosperity.”

Prime Minister Narendra Modi represented India at the 26th SCO Summit held in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic.

During the summit, PM Narendra Modi called for stronger cooperation among SCO members based on three key pillars: Security, Connectivity and Opportunity.

PM Modi urged SCO countries to take concrete action against terrorism and stressed the need to combat the entire terror ecosystem without double standards.

The SCO Plus Meeting was organised on the sidelines of the summit under the theme “The UN as a Key Element of a Just World Order: The Contribution of the SCO Plus States to the Formation of a Multipolar World.”

At the conclusion of the summit, the SCO presidency for 2026–27 was handed over to Pakistan, which will lead the organisation under the theme “Turning Vision into Action: Connectivity, Innovation and Shared Prosperity.”

Lahore, a city in Pakistan, was designated as the SCO Tourism and Cultural Capital for 2026–27.

The Centre-State partnership is aimed at strengthening Bihar’s position on India’s national theatre and performing arts map.

10) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

India reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening relations with Pacific Island countries at the 55th Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Leaders’ Meeting held in Koror, Palau.

India’s cooperation with the Pacific Island countries focuses on key areas such as climate resilience, healthcare, education, digital technology and disaster management.

Pabitra Margherita, Minister of State for External Affairs, highlighted India’s Act East Policy, bilateral relations, Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC) and India’s engagement with the Pacific Islands Forum.

Detailed Explanation:

India reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening relations with Pacific Island countries at the 55th Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Leaders’ Meeting held in Koror, Palau.

India’s cooperation with the Pacific Island countries focuses on key areas such as climate resilience, healthcare, education, digital technology and disaster management.

Pabitra Margherita, Minister of State for External Affairs, highlighted India’s Act East Policy, bilateral relations, Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC) and India’s engagement with the Pacific Islands Forum.

India considers the Pacific an integral part of the shared Indo-Pacific region and is seeking stronger cooperation with Pacific Island countries.

India has been implementing demand-driven Quick Impact Projects (QIPs) across all 14 Pacific Island countries to support local development and community needs.

At the 2024 PIF Summit in Tonga, India announced one Quick Impact Project for each of the 14 Pacific Island nations.

The 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders’ Meeting was held in Koror, Palau, under the theme “Building Economies: Life. Action. Unity”.

The Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) comprises 18 members: Australia, Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), Fiji, French Polynesia, Kiribati, Nauru, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea (PNG), Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu.

 

11) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Ülle Madise, the Chancellor of Justice of Estonia, was elected as the President of Estonia through a secret ballot as the sole candidate for a 5-year term.

Ülle Madise will assume office on 12 October 2026, succeeding Alar Karis, who did not seek a second term.

She will become the second woman President of Estonia.

Detailed Explanation:

Ülle Madise, the Chancellor of Justice of Estonia, was elected as the President of Estonia through a secret ballot as the sole candidate for a 5-year term.

Ülle Madise will assume office on 12 October 2026, succeeding Alar Karis, who did not seek a second term.

She will become the second woman President of Estonia.

In the Presidential Election, Ülle Madise secured 71 votes in the 101-member Riigikogu, Estonia’s parliament.

She exceeded the required two-thirds majority of 68 votes needed for election.

A total of 78 members of the Riigikogu participated in the voting, while 7 ballots were left unmarked.

Ülle Madise’s candidature was proposed by 75 members of the Riigikogu, and she was the only candidate on the ballot.

12) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

ICICI Bank Limited acquired an additional 2% stake in its life insurance venture, ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company Limited, for approximately ₹1,470 crore through the stock exchange mechanism.

The acquisition involved 2,90,15,693 equity shares of ICICI Prudential Life, representing approximately 2% of its equity share capital as of 30 June 2026.

The shares were purchased by ICICI Bank in multiple tranches between 22 July and 2 September 2026.

Detailed Explanation:

ICICI Bank Limited acquired an additional 2% stake in its life insurance venture, ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company Limited, for approximately ₹1,470 crore through the stock exchange mechanism.

The acquisition involved 2,90,15,693 equity shares of ICICI Prudential Life, representing approximately 2% of its equity share capital as of 30 June 2026.

The shares were purchased by ICICI Bank in multiple tranches between 22 July and 2 September 2026.

Following the acquisition, ICICI Bank’s stake increased from around 50.9% to approximately 52.8% in ICICI Prudential Life Insurance.

The shares were acquired from ICICI Bank’s UK-based joint venture partner, Prudential plc (Prudential Corporation Holdings Limited).

Before the stake sale, Prudential plc held approximately 21.9% in ICICI Prudential Life Insurance, while ICICI Bank held approximately 50.9%.

13) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited (KSSL), a wholly-owned defence subsidiary of Bharat Forge Limited (BFL), signed a Strategic Alliance Agreement (SAA) with France-based Thales Group, a global defence major.

The agreement aims to establish advanced industrial capability in India for the production of 70 mm rocket systems, including unguided and laser-guided variants of Thales’ combat-proven rockets.

Detailed Explanation:

Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited (KSSL), a wholly-owned defence subsidiary of Bharat Forge Limited (BFL), signed a Strategic Alliance Agreement (SAA) with France-based Thales Group, a global defence major.

The agreement aims to establish advanced industrial capability in India for the production of 70 mm rocket systems, including unguided and laser-guided variants of Thales’ combat-proven rockets.

The Strategic Alliance Agreement was signed during the state visit of Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever to India, held from 2 to 4 September 2026.

The partnership will combine Thales’ expertise in 70 mm rocket systems with KSSL’s local manufacturing and testing capabilities in India.

The collaboration will support the production and integration of Thales components in India while ensuring compliance with global quality standards.

The first fully assembled 70 mm rocket system manufactured in India is expected to be ready by early 2027.

 

14) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched the Earth observation satellite EOS-05 aboard the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV)-F17 rocket on 4 September 2026.

The GSLV-F17 lifted off from the Second Launch Pad, Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC), Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.

EOS-05 is India’s first-ever imaging satellite designed to operate from a geosynchronous orbit, marking a major milestone in India’s Earth observation programme.

The 2,367 kg EOS-05 was successfully placed into the Sub-Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (Sub-GTO) approximately 18 minutes after launch.

The achieved orbit had a perigee of 171 km, apogee of 31,260 km, and inclination of 19.28°, after which the satellite is planned to be raised to its final geosynchronous orbit of around 36,000 km.

Detailed Explanation:

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched the Earth observation satellite EOS-05 aboard the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV)-F17 rocket on 4 September 2026.

The GSLV-F17 lifted off from the Second Launch Pad, Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC), Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.

EOS-05 is India’s first-ever imaging satellite designed to operate from a geosynchronous orbit, marking a major milestone in India’s Earth observation programme.

The 2,367 kg EOS-05 was successfully placed into the Sub-Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (Sub-GTO) approximately 18 minutes after launch.

The achieved orbit had a perigee of 171 km, apogee of 31,260 km, and inclination of 19.28°, after which the satellite is planned to be raised to its final geosynchronous orbit of around 36,000 km.

The 51.7-metre GSLV-F17 is a three-stage launch vehicle with a 420.5-tonne liftoff mass, featuring an S139 solid core, L40H liquid strap-ons, a liquid second stage, and an indigenous cryogenic upper stage.

The mission marked the 19th flight of the GSLV and the 107th launch from the Sriharikota spaceport.

 

15) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

The National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), collaborated with Intel India to organise a National Leadership Dialogue at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi.

The initiative launched Agentic AI Skilling Programmes aimed at building a future-ready workforce equipped with advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) skills.

The event focused on the impact of AI on jobs and education and the transition towards Agentic AI systems capable of reasoning, planning and execution.

Detailed Explanation:

The National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), collaborated with Intel India to organise a National Leadership Dialogue at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi.

The initiative launched Agentic AI Skilling Programmes aimed at building a future-ready workforce equipped with advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) skills.

The event focused on the impact of AI on jobs and education and the transition towards Agentic AI systems capable of reasoning, planning and execution.

Two key programmes were introduced: “Agentic AI for Everyone”, which focuses on AI agents and automation through no-code platforms, and “Engineering Agentic AI Systems”, which focuses on designing and deploying AI systems using low-code and code-based frameworks.

The initiative emphasises industry-aligned learning and stronger Government–academia–industry collaboration to develop a skilled and future-ready AI workforce.

 

16) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Union Minister of State (MoS) (Independent Charge) Dr. Jitendra Singh, Ministry of Science and Technology (MoS&T), launched BIO-NIVESH, a strategic platform aimed at connecting biotechnology startups with investors.

BIO-NIVESH aims to increase the flow of private capital into biotechnology innovations that are ready for scale-up and commercialisation.

The platform was launched during a joint roundtable with biotechnology startups and investors held in New Delhi, Delhi, and presided over by Dr. Jitendra Singh.

BIO-NIVESH follows an integrated approach that connects science, capital, industry and markets, while promoting collaboration among innovators, investors, industry and government.

Detailed Explanation:

Union Minister of State (MoS) (Independent Charge) Dr. Jitendra Singh, Ministry of Science and Technology (MoS&T), launched BIO-NIVESH, a strategic platform aimed at connecting biotechnology startups with investors.

BIO-NIVESH aims to increase the flow of private capital into biotechnology innovations that are ready for scale-up and commercialisation.

The platform was launched during a joint roundtable with biotechnology startups and investors held in New Delhi, Delhi, and presided over by Dr. Jitendra Singh.

BIO-NIVESH follows an integrated approach that connects science, capital, industry and markets, while promoting collaboration among innovators, investors, industry and government.

The first edition of BIO-NIVESH brought together 20 high-potential biotechnology/deep-tech startups and around 50 investors.

The participating startups were selected based on factors including innovation, development stage, market potential, scalability and regulatory readiness.

Unlike a conventional startup pitching event, BIO-NIVESH is designed as a two-way engagement mechanism, enabling startups to understand investors’ expectations and investors to gain deeper insights into the scientific, regulatory and development pathways of biotechnology.

17) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated the first-of-its-kind “Green Forge” Complex at BRIC-NABI (National Agri-Food & Biomanufacturing Institute) in Mohali, Punjab, marking a major milestone in India’s genetically modified (GM) crop research.

The Green Forge facility has controlled simulation chambers where light quality, light quantity, humidity and temperature can be precisely varied to study GM crops under different environmental conditions.

The facility will help researchers determine the most suitable locations for cultivation of newly developed GM crop varieties by testing their performance in simulated environments before field-level cultivation.

Detailed Explanation:

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated the first-of-its-kind “Green Forge” Complex at BRIC-NABI (National Agri-Food & Biomanufacturing Institute) in Mohali, Punjab, marking a major milestone in India’s genetically modified (GM) crop research.

The Green Forge facility has controlled simulation chambers where light quality, light quantity, humidity and temperature can be precisely varied to study GM crops under different environmental conditions.

The facility will help researchers determine the most suitable locations for cultivation of newly developed GM crop varieties by testing their performance in simulated environments before field-level cultivation.

Dr. Jitendra Singh addressed the National Conclave on BioE3 (Biotechnology for Economy, Environment and Employment) at BRIC-NABI and highlighted the transformation of India’s biotechnology ecosystem.

India’s bioeconomy has expanded dramatically from US$10 billion to US$200 billion, which Dr. Jitendra Singh described as a major quantum jump, supported by an enabling policy approach and greater private-sector participation.

The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) is supporting around 38 Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU) projects, which can provide solutions for carbon capture while addressing emissions from industries such as cement and steel.

Emerging biotechnology areas highlighted by Dr. Jitendra Singh include sustainable aviation fuels, the I3 PhD programme and space biotechnology.

India is collaborating with ISRO on life-science experiments, including research related to myogenesis, cognitive effects and cyanobacteria growth, while also expanding its work in genetics.

BRIC-NABI is working in agri-biotechnology and integrating it with bioprocess engineering to convert agricultural waste into nutraceuticals and high-value biomaterials.

18) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Javelin Joint Venture (JJV), a partnership between Raytheon and Lockheed Martin, to explore the co-production of the Javelin All Up Round (AUR) anti-tank missile in India.

Under the proposed arrangement, TASL has been selected as the prime Indian partner for future in-country co-production efforts after evaluation of multiple Indian companies based on their technical expertise and manufacturing capabilities.

The proposed partnership will establish a final assembly and integration facility in India for the Javelin AUR, along with capabilities for domestic component manufacturing.

Detailed Explanation:

Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Javelin Joint Venture (JJV), a partnership between Raytheon and Lockheed Martin, to explore the co-production of the Javelin All Up Round (AUR) anti-tank missile in India.

Under the proposed arrangement, TASL has been selected as the prime Indian partner for future in-country co-production efforts after evaluation of multiple Indian companies based on their technical expertise and manufacturing capabilities.

The proposed partnership will establish a final assembly and integration facility in India for the Javelin AUR, along with capabilities for domestic component manufacturing.

Under the proposed production model, US-made components will be combined with Indian final assembly and integration, supporting greater defence manufacturing capability in India.

Lockheed Martin’s facility in Troy, Alabama, will manufacture the sub-assembly kits, while Raytheon’s facility in Tucson, Arizona, will manufacture the Guidance Electronics Units.

 

19) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

The Odisha State Disaster Management Authority (OSDMA) signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and CivicDataLab to strengthen risk-informed and data-driven disaster risk reduction in Odisha.

The MoUs were signed in the presence of Suresh Pujari, Revenue and Disaster Management Minister, Government of Odisha.

The partnerships aim to improve the assessment and understanding of hazards, risks and vulnerabilities across Odisha through systematic, evidence-based and data-driven approaches.

Detailed Explanation:

The Odisha State Disaster Management Authority (OSDMA) signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and CivicDataLab to strengthen risk-informed and data-driven disaster risk reduction in Odisha.

The MoUs were signed in the presence of Suresh Pujari, Revenue and Disaster Management Minister, Government of Odisha.

The partnerships aim to improve the assessment and understanding of hazards, risks and vulnerabilities across Odisha through systematic, evidence-based and data-driven approaches.

The collaboration with UNDP will promote the effective use of data, technology and evidence in disaster risk management and decision-making.

The partnership will support innovative approaches to improve the availability, accessibility and utilisation of risk information for disaster preparedness, mitigation and resilience.

The collaboration with CivicDataLab will strengthen data-driven disaster risk reduction, supporting better use of data and technology for disaster management.

20) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Government e Marketplace (GeM) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry and the Textiles Committee (TC) under the Ministry of Textiles signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote recycled and upcycled textile products through government procurement.

The MoU was signed during the 62nd Foundation Day celebrations of the Textiles Committee in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

The partnership aims to create a “Waste-to-Value-to-Market” ecosystem, enabling textile waste, scrap and second-hand clothes to be converted into quality value-added products and marketed to government buyers through GeM.

Detailed Explanation:

Government e Marketplace (GeM) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry and the Textiles Committee (TC) under the Ministry of Textiles signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote recycled and upcycled textile products through government procurement.

The MoU was signed during the 62nd Foundation Day celebrations of the Textiles Committee in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

The partnership aims to create a “Waste-to-Value-to-Market” ecosystem, enabling textile waste, scrap and second-hand clothes to be converted into quality value-added products and marketed to government buyers through GeM.

The Textiles Committee will identify, verify, certify and recognise eligible producers of recycled and upcycled textile products.

It will also support stakeholder consultations, capacity building, market research and development of technical specifications for such products.

GeM will create dedicated product categories for recycled and upcycled textiles, facilitate seller onboarding and online market linkages, and promote these products among government buyers.

 

21) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Bharat Tex Trade Federation (BTTF) and Première Vision SA, a leading global platform for creative fashion, textiles and sourcing, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Paris, France.

The MoU aims to strengthen India’s engagement with the global fashion and textile ecosystem and expand access for Indian businesses to international buyers, fashion houses and premium sourcing networks.

The MoU was signed by Dr. A. Sakthivel, Core Committee Member of BTTF and Chairman of Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC), and Florence Rousson, CEO – Fashion Division, Première Vision SA.

Detailed Explanation:

Bharat Tex Trade Federation (BTTF) and Première Vision SA, a leading global platform for creative fashion, textiles and sourcing, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Paris, France.

The MoU aims to strengthen India’s engagement with the global fashion and textile ecosystem and expand access for Indian businesses to international buyers, fashion houses and premium sourcing networks.

The MoU was signed by Dr. A. Sakthivel, Core Committee Member of BTTF and Chairman of Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC), and Florence Rousson, CEO – Fashion Division, Première Vision SA.

Neelam Shami Rao, Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, and Dr. M. Beena, Development Commissioner (Handlooms), were present at the signing ceremony.

The multi-year partnership builds on the Letter of Intent (LoI) signed between BTTF and Première Vision on 14 July 2026 during Bharat Tex 2026 in New Delhi.

The partnership covers trade, sourcing, design, sustainability and global market access.

It aims to help Indian textile manufacturers, exporters, designers, artisans, weavers, women entrepreneurs and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) access premium and luxury markets.

 

22) Answer: B

Cassandra Wilson, a two-time Grammy Award-winning jazz singer, passed away at the age of 70 in Jackson, Mississippi, USA.

She was born on 4 December 1955 in Jackson, Mississippi, USA.

She learned to play the piano at the age of 6, later took up the clarinet, and studied at Millsaps College and Jackson State University.

She performed with local bands, received musical training in New Orleans, and later joined Steve Coleman’s M-Base Collective in New York, USA.

She was named America’s Best Singer in 2001, recognising her outstanding contribution to vocal music.

 

23) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Gaurang Vyas, a legendary Gujarati music composer, arranger and singer, passed away at the age of 87 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

He was born on 24 November 1938 in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

He was widely recognised for his contribution to Gujarati film, folk and light music.

Gaurang Vyas began his film career as an assistant to his father, Avinash Vyas, in the film Jesal Toral.

Detailed Explanation:

Gaurang Vyas, a legendary Gujarati music composer, arranger and singer, passed away at the age of 87 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

He was born on 24 November 1938 in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

He was widely recognised for his contribution to Gujarati film, folk and light music.

Gaurang Vyas began his film career as an assistant to his father, Avinash Vyas, in the film Jesal Toral.

He made his independent debut as a music composer with Lakho Phulani.

During his career, he composed music for more than 100 films, making a significant contribution to Gujarati cinema.

In 2024, he received further honours from the Gujarat State Music Academy and Gujarat Tourism.

 

24) Answer: A

International Day of Charity is observed annually on 5 September to promote charitable activities, volunteering and philanthropy worldwide.

The day was designated by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on 17 December 2012.

5 September was chosen to commemorate the death anniversary of Mother Teresa, who dedicated her life to humanitarian and charitable activities.

Mother Teresa was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979 for her humanitarian work.

 

25) Answer: D

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in AMCs increased by 31.1% to ₹56,201 crore as of March 2026.

Japan was the largest contributor to FDI in Indian AMCs, with investments of ₹36,920 crore, accounting for 65.7% of total FDI, followed by Canada (13.5%) and Mauritius (5.9%).

Japan and Canada together accounted for around 80% of total FDI in India’s Asset Management Company sector.