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1) Which Public Sector Bank became the second PSB to enter the pension fund business after receiving the PFRDA Certificate of Appointment as Sponsor of a Pension Fund under Section 27 of the PFRDA Act, 2013?

(a) Punjab National Bank

(b) Bank of India

(c) Bank of Baroda

(d) Canara Bank

(e) Union Bank of India

2) According to the Monthly Economic Review (MER) for September 2026, what real GDP growth did the Ministry of Finance project for India in Q2 FY27?

(a) 6.9%

(b) 7.0%

(c) 7.1%

(d) 7.3%

(e) 8.0%

3) Which platform became the first TReDS platform to operationalise the CGTMSE guarantee mechanism and complete the first CGTMSE-backed TReDS transaction?

(a) RXIL

(b) M1xchange

(c) Invoicemart

(d) C2FO

(e) KredX

4) Up to which date has the Government of India extended the continuation of the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) Scheme?

(a) 30 September 2026

(b) 31 October 2026

(c) 30 November 2026

(d) 31 December 2026

(e) 31 March 2027

5) Consider the following statements regarding the Minimum Support Prices (MSPs) for Rabi Marketing Season 2027-28:

1. The MSP of Wheat has been increased by ₹25 per quintal to ₹2,610 per quintal.
2. The MSP of Rapeseed and Mustard has been increased by ₹413 per quintal to ₹6,613 per quintal.
3. Safflower received the highest MSP increase of ₹675 per quintal among the six mandated Rabi crops.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) 1 and 2 only

(d) All of the above

(e) None of the above

 

6) Under which campaign was the Reduce, Reuse and Recycle Centre at Sankalp Bhawan, New Delhi, inaugurated by Union Minister Manohar Lal?

(a) Swachh Bharat Mission

(b) Swachhata Hi Seva 2026

(c) Clean India Mission 2026

(d) PRAGATI 50

(e) Mission LiFE

 

7) What is the approved financial outlay of the National Coastal Mission 2.0 (NCM 2.0), a Central Sector Scheme aimed at strengthening the resilience and sustainability of India’s coastal regions?

(a) ₹567 crore

(b) ₹667 crore

(c) ₹717 crore

(d) ₹767 crore

(e) ₹867 crore

 

8) Where will the first batch of personnel under the drone pilot training programme launched by Zuppa Geo Navigation Technologies and Tamil Nadu Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Corporation initially be trained?

(a) Officers Training Academy, Chennai

(b) Madras Regimental Centre, Wellington

(c) Air Force Station, Tambaram

(d) INS Rajali, Arakkonam

(e) Combat Vehicles Research and Development Establishment, Avadi

 

9) Which countries, along with India and the European Union, were part of the group that launched the new platform to defend multilateralism and promote peace, inclusive prosperity and reform of the UN system?

(a) Japan, Germany and France

(b) Singapore, Norway and Sweden

(c) South Africa, Japan and Mexico

(d) Indonesia, Italy and Spain

(e) Australia, Brazil and Canada

10) Where was the 70th Meeting of the International Whaling Commission (IWC-70) held?

(a) Sydney, Australia

(b) Hobart, Australia

(c) Canberra, Australia

(d) Melbourne, Australia

(e) Perth, Australia

11) Who has been appointed as the next Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Petronet LNG Limited?

(a) A.K. Singh

(b) Sandeep Kumar Gupta

(c) Manoj Jain

(d) Sanjay Kumar

(e) Prashant Ruia

12) What is the name of the AI-based multilingual document translation solution launched by the Digital India BHASHINI Division in collaboration with the Comptroller and Auditor General of India?

(a) BHASHINI Setu

(b) CAG-BHASHINI Anuvaad

(c) CAG Bhasha

(d) Digital Anuvaad

(e) Bhasha AI

13) Which Google space research programme aims to explore the development of a full orbital data centre using satellites operating in space?

(a) Project Suncatcher

(b) Project Starlink

(c) Project Kuiper

(d) Project SkyNet

(e) Project Orbital AI

14) Which company partnered with India’s Flying Wedge Defence & Aerospace (FWDA) to manufacture advanced UAV and drone systems in Portugal for global markets?

(a) Leonardo

(b) Airbus Defence

(c) Keydef

(d) Saab

(e) Thales

15) Which institution signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Railways Institute of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (IRIMEE), Jamalpur, to strengthen the technical capabilities of railway officials in advanced rolling stock technologies?

(a) IIT Delhi

(b) IIT Kanpur

(c) IIT Bombay

(d) IIT Madras

(e) IIT Kharagpur

16) Where will the satellite campus of IIM Jammu, established in collaboration with the Ladakh Administration, be located?

(a) Kargil

(b) Zanskar

(c) Nubra

(d) Drass

(e) Leh

 

17) Where will the satellite campus of IIM Jammu, established in collaboration with the Ladakh Administration, be located?

(a) Kargil

(b) Zanskar

(c) Nubra

(d) Drass

(e) Leh

 

18) Who became the youngest person selected across the 2026 TIME100 franchise after being featured in the TIME100 Next 2026 list?

(a) Yashasvi Jaiswal

(b) Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

(c) Ayush Mhatre

(d) Musheer Khan

(e) Arshin Kulkarni

19) Which country will host the 2030 Asian Games after receiving the Asian Games baton from Aichi-Nagoya, Japan?

(a) Saudi Arabia

(b) Indonesia

(c) South Korea

(d) Qatar

(e) China

 

20) Who was featured under the Innovators category in the 2026 TIME100 franchise for taking Indian cuisine to a global audience and for his charitable work?

(a) Vikas Khanna

(b) Sanjeev Kapoor

(c) Ranveer Brar

(d) Manish Mehrotra

(e) Gaggan Anand

 

Answers:

1) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The Bank of Baroda (BoB) became the second Public Sector Bank (PSB) to enter the pension fund business after receiving the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) Certificate of Appointment as Sponsor of a Pension Fund under Section 27 of the PFRDA Act, 2013.

The certificate was presented to Debadatta Chand, MD & CEO of Bank of Baroda, by Sanjay Lohiya, Secretary, Department of Financial Services (DFS) during the National Pension System (NPS) Divas 2026 event.

BoB established BoB Pension Fund Management Company Limited as a PFRDA-regulated pension fund management entity with an authorised capital of ₹100 crore.

Detailed Explanation:

The Bank of Baroda (BoB) became the second Public Sector Bank (PSB) to enter the pension fund business after receiving the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) Certificate of Appointment as Sponsor of a Pension Fund under Section 27 of the PFRDA Act, 2013.

The certificate was presented to Debadatta Chand, MD & CEO of Bank of Baroda, by Sanjay Lohiya, Secretary, Department of Financial Services (DFS) during the National Pension System (NPS) Divas 2026 event.

BoB established BoB Pension Fund Management Company Limited as a PFRDA-regulated pension fund management entity with an authorised capital of ₹100 crore.

Bank of Baroda holds an 80.10% stake in BoB Pension Fund Management Company, while Baroda BNP Asset Management Company (AMC) holds the remaining 19.90% stake.

BoB Pension Fund Management Company will operate in the pension and long-term savings segment under the regulatory framework of PFRDA.

State Bank of India (SBI) was the first PSB to enter the pension fund business in April 2008 through its subsidiary SBI Pension Funds Private Limited.

As of 31 August 2026, SBI Pension Funds Private Limited had Assets Under Management (AUM) of ₹6.14 lakh crore.

2) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

The Ministry of Finance (MoF) projected India’s real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth at 7.3% in Q2 FY27 (July–September 2026), supported by resilient domestic demand and investment.

The projection was given in the Monthly Economic Review (MER) for September 2026 and is based on the nowcasting model unveiled in the Economic Survey 2026.

India recorded 7.8% GDP growth in Q1 FY27 (April–June 2026), indicating strong economic momentum entering Q2.

Detailed Explanation:

The Ministry of Finance (MoF) projected India’s real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth at 7.3% in Q2 FY27 (July–September 2026), supported by resilient domestic demand and investment.

The projection was given in the Monthly Economic Review (MER) for September 2026 and is based on the nowcasting model unveiled in the Economic Survey 2026.

India recorded 7.8% GDP growth in Q1 FY27 (April–June 2026), indicating strong economic momentum entering Q2.

Consumption and investment continued to support economic growth, with electricity and fuel consumption, bank credit expansion, capital goods production and infrastructure activity showing sustained momentum.

The services sector remained strong, supported by new business and employment, while automobile sales reflected steady demand in both rural and urban markets.

India’s total exports reached nearly USD 400 billion during the first five months of FY27, highlighting a positive export outlook.

If the current export pace continues, India’s overall exports could approach USD 1 trillion during FY27.

5) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Government has operationalised CGTMSE-backed guarantee cover for eligible receivables financed through the Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS) to improve working-capital access for Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs).

The initiative was announced in the Union Budget 2026–27 and is being implemented through the Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for Micro and Small Enterprises (CGTMSE).

CGTMSE was established to facilitate credit flow to eligible Micro and Small Enterprises by providing credit guarantee support to lenders.

TReDS enables MSME sellers to obtain funds against approved invoices from buyers instead of waiting for payment, thereby meeting their immediate working-capital requirements.

Detailed Explanation:

The Government has operationalised CGTMSE-backed guarantee cover for eligible receivables financed through the Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS) to improve working-capital access for Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs).

The initiative was announced in the Union Budget 2026–27 and is being implemented through the Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for Micro and Small Enterprises (CGTMSE).

CGTMSE was established to facilitate credit flow to eligible Micro and Small Enterprises by providing credit guarantee support to lenders.

TReDS enables MSME sellers to obtain funds against approved invoices from buyers instead of waiting for payment, thereby meeting their immediate working-capital requirements.

Under the new mechanism, banks and other participating financiers can obtain CGTMSE guarantee cover for eligible receivables financed through TReDS, thereby reducing their lending risk.

Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MoMSME), CGTMSE and M1xchange collaborated to operationalise the guaranteed mechanism for eligible MSE receivables financed through TReDS.

M1xchange became the first TReDS platform to operationalise the CGTMSE guarantee mechanism and completed the first CGTMSE-backed TReDS transaction

4) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

The Government of India has extended the continuation of the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) Scheme up to 31 December 2026.

The extended scheme will be available for exports made by:

Domestic Tariff Units

Advance Authorisation Holders

Special Economic Zone Units

Export Oriented Units

The RoDTEP Scheme provides refunds for embedded and un-rebated Central, State and local duties, taxes and levies borne on exported products.

The scheme also covers prior-stage cumulative indirect taxes embedded in the exported products.

The extension is aimed at providing continued support to Indian exporters and strengthening their competitiveness in international markets.

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry stated that the measure reflects the Government's commitment to creating a level playing field for Indian exporters vis-à-vis competing economies in global markets.

 

5) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved an increase in the Minimum Support Prices for all six mandated Rabi crops for Rabi Marketing Season 2027-28.

The increase is intended to provide remunerative prices to farmers for their produce and encourage greater diversification towards pulses and oilseeds.

The highest increase in Minimum Support Price has been announced for Safflower at ₹675 per quintal, followed by Rapeseed and Mustard at ₹413 per quintal.

The revised Minimum Support Prices for Rabi Marketing Season 2027-28 are:

Wheat: ₹2,610 per quintal; increase of ₹25; cost of production ₹1,264; margin over cost 106%.

Barley: ₹2,286 per quintal; increase of ₹136; cost of production ₹1,447; margin over cost 58%.

Rapeseed and Mustard: ₹6,613 per quintal; increase of ₹413; cost of production ₹3,367; margin over cost 96%.

Safflower: ₹7,215 per quintal; increase of ₹675; cost of production ₹4,810; margin over cost 50%.

Detailed Explanation:

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved an increase in the Minimum Support Prices for all six mandated Rabi crops for Rabi Marketing Season 2027-28.

The increase is intended to provide remunerative prices to farmers for their produce and encourage greater diversification towards pulses and oilseeds.

The highest increase in Minimum Support Price has been announced for Safflower at ₹675 per quintal, followed by Rapeseed and Mustard at ₹413 per quintal.

The revised Minimum Support Prices for Rabi Marketing Season 2027-28 are:

Wheat: ₹2,610 per quintal; increase of ₹25; cost of production ₹1,264; margin over cost 106%.

Barley: ₹2,286 per quintal; increase of ₹136; cost of production ₹1,447; margin over cost 58%.

Gram: ₹5,958 per quintal; increase of ₹83; cost of production ₹3,751; margin over cost 59%.

Lentil (Masur): ₹7,390 per quintal; increase of ₹390; cost of production ₹3,854; margin over cost 92%.

Rapeseed and Mustard: ₹6,613 per quintal; increase of ₹413; cost of production ₹3,367; margin over cost 96%.

Safflower: ₹7,215 per quintal; increase of ₹675; cost of production ₹4,810; margin over cost 50%.

Compared with the 2026-27 Minimum Support Prices, the revised rates increased by ₹25 for Wheat, ₹136 for Barley, ₹83 for Gram, ₹390 for Lentil, ₹413 for Rapeseed and Mustard, and ₹675 for Safflower.

The expected margin over the All-India weighted average cost of production is 106% for Wheat, followed by 96% for Rapeseed and Mustard, 92% for Lentil, 59% for Gram, 58% for Barley and 50% for Safflower.

The increase follows the Union Budget 2018-19 announcement that Minimum Support Prices should be fixed at at least 1.5 times the All-India weighted average Cost of Production

6) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal launched a new set of initiatives under PRAGATI 50 to develop a Model City Framework for 50 cities across India.

The framework covers cities selected for their economic, cultural, heritage, pilgrimage, tourism and administrative significance.

The 50 cities are spread across 24 States and are intended to emerge as clean role-model cities for other cities across the country.

As part of Swachhata Hi Seva 2026, Union Minister Manohar Lal inaugurated a Reduce, Reuse and Recycle Centre at Sankalp Bhawan, New Delhi.

The Reduce, Reuse and Recycle Centre will promote sustainable consumption, reuse, resource recovery and circularity in government workplaces.

Detailed Explanation:

Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal launched a new set of initiatives under PRAGATI 50 to develop a Model City Framework for 50 cities across India.

The framework covers cities selected for their economic, cultural, heritage, pilgrimage, tourism and administrative significance.

The 50 cities are spread across 24 States and are intended to emerge as clean role-model cities for other cities across the country.

The initiative includes major cities, culturally significant cities, major tourism destinations and economic centres.

7) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav launched the Guidelines for implementation of National Coastal Mission 2.0 (NCM 2.0) in New Delhi.

National Coastal Mission 2.0 is a Central Sector Scheme with an approved financial outlay of ₹767 crore.

The scheme will be implemented up to 2030–31 across 9 coastal States and 4 Union Territories of India.

Detailed Explanation:

Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav launched the Guidelines for implementation of National Coastal Mission 2.0 (NCM 2.0) in New Delhi.

National Coastal Mission 2.0 is a Central Sector Scheme with an approved financial outlay of ₹767 crore.

The scheme will be implemented up to 2030–31 across 9 coastal States and 4 Union Territories of India.

The Mission aims to strengthen the resilience and sustainability of India's coastal regions and unlock the potential of the Blue Economy.

Implementation will involve active participation and collaboration among coastal States, Union Territories and other stakeholders.

NCM 2.0 will strengthen coastal resilience through:

Vulnerability assessments

Ecosystem restoration

Pollution management

Biodiversity conservation

Sustainable tourism

Spatial planning

Research

Capacity building

The Mission will also promote ease of doing business through a clear and streamlined implementation framework.

The implementation guidelines provide a framework for effective, transparent and timely implementation of NCM 2.0 and seek convergence with ongoing government schemes.

PRAGATI 50 aims to bring visible improvements in urban cleanliness, solid waste management, used water management, sanitation and citizen participation.

These improvements will be driven through a structured monitoring and review mechanism operating within a defined timeframe.

In collaboration with the Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute and the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, the Swachh Bharat Test Bed and Innovation Centre was also launched at Durgapur.

As part of Swachhata Hi Seva 2026, Union Minister Manohar Lal inaugurated a Reduce, Reuse and Recycle Centre at Sankalp Bhawan, New Delhi.

The Reduce, Reuse and Recycle Centre will promote sustainable consumption, reuse, resource recovery and circularity in government workplaces.

 

8) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Indian defence drone technology company Zuppa Geo Navigation Technologies has partnered with the Tamil Nadu Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Corporation (TNUAVC) to launch a structured drone pilot training programme for Agniveers, serving defence personnel and personnel transitioning out of the armed forces.

The programme is expected to begin in October 2026 and will initially be conducted at the Madras Regimental Centre, Wellington.

The first batch will train 200 personnel, with the programme planned to scale up to approximately 1,000 personnel annually.

The training programme will run for four weeks and will cover Unmanned Aerial Vehicle flight simulation, rotorcraft and hybrid Unmanned Aerial Vehicle operations, aerodynamics, drone maintenance, safety and risk assessment, basic assembly, practical flying, mission planning and applicable Directorate General of Civil Aviation regulations.

Detailed Explanation:

Indian defence drone technology company Zuppa Geo Navigation Technologies has partnered with the Tamil Nadu Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Corporation (TNUAVC) to launch a structured drone pilot training programme for Agniveers, serving defence personnel and personnel transitioning out of the armed forces.

The programme is expected to begin in October 2026 and will initially be conducted at the Madras Regimental Centre, Wellington.

The first batch will train 200 personnel, with the programme planned to scale up to approximately 1,000 personnel annually.

The training programme will run for four weeks and will cover Unmanned Aerial Vehicle flight simulation, rotorcraft and hybrid Unmanned Aerial Vehicle operations, aerodynamics, drone maintenance, safety and risk assessment, basic assembly, practical flying, mission planning and applicable Directorate General of Civil Aviation regulations.

Personnel fulfilling the prescribed requirements will be eligible to obtain the Directorate General of Civil Aviation-recognised Small Category Remote Pilot Certificate for drones weighing more than 2 kilograms and up to 25 kilograms.

The partnership forms part of Zuppa's plan to establish indigenous drone laboratories at Army regimental centres.

Under the Memorandum of Understanding, Zuppa will establish the drone laboratory and provide the necessary infrastructure, mission simulators, learning management system and training facilities.

Tamil Nadu Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Corporation will provide qualified instructors and conduct the pilot training in accordance with applicable Directorate General of Civil Aviation requirements.

Zuppa and Tamil Nadu Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Corporation will jointly develop the curriculum, conduct assessments and facilitate the certification process.

Zuppa Geo Navigation Technologies focuses on developing indigenous Unmanned Aerial Vehicle solutions for defence and security applications.

9) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

India, along with the European Union (EU), Australia, Brazil and Canada, launched a new platform to defend multilateralism and promote peace, inclusive prosperity and reform of the UN system.

The initiative was launched on the margins of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York.

The inaugural Partners for Multilateralism, International Law, Peace and Prosperity (P4M) Summit was held in New York on 21 September 2026.

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar represented India at the inaugural P4M Summit and stressed the importance of participative deliberations and transparent decision-making.

Detailed Explanation:

India, along with the European Union (EU), Australia, Brazil and Canada, launched a new platform to defend multilateralism and promote peace, inclusive prosperity and reform of the UN system.

The initiative was launched on the margins of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York.

The inaugural Partners for Multilateralism, International Law, Peace and Prosperity (P4M) Summit was held in New York on 21 September 2026.

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar represented India at the inaugural P4M Summit and stressed the importance of participative deliberations and transparent decision-making.

The summit brought together European Council President António Costa, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Brazil’s Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira, Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, Kenyan President William Ruto and S. Jaishankar.

The initiative was initially outlined in a joint op-ed by António Costa, Mark Carney, William Ruto and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, and was subsequently expanded to include India, Australia and Canada.

 

10) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

India reaffirmed its commitment to the conservation of whales and other cetaceans at the 70th Meeting of the International Whaling Commission (IWC-70) held in Hobart, Australia, from 28 September to 2 October 2026.

IWC-70 coincided with the 80th anniversary of the signing of the International Convention for the Regulation of Whaling.

The meeting adopted the Hobart Declaration by consensus to commemorate the 80th anniversary and also passed resolutions concerning cetacean bycatch, vessel strikes and cetacean strandings.

Detailed Explanation:

India reaffirmed its commitment to the conservation of whales and other cetaceans at the 70th Meeting of the International Whaling Commission (IWC-70) held in Hobart, Australia, from 28 September to 2 October 2026.

IWC-70 coincided with the 80th anniversary of the signing of the International Convention for the Regulation of Whaling.

The meeting adopted the Hobart Declaration by consensus to commemorate the 80th anniversary and also passed resolutions concerning cetacean bycatch, vessel strikes and cetacean strandings.

Dr Urbain Brito of Benin was elected Chair of IWC-70, while Anne-Marie Svoboda of the Netherlands was elected Vice-Chair.

India called for science-based cetacean conservation, stronger international cooperation, improved data on whale populations and threats, and closer coordination among governments, researchers and local communities.

India protects cetaceans through the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) and Project Dolphin.

The Arabian Sea humpback whale is among 25 species identified by India for focused conservation efforts.

 

11) Answer: D

Sanjay Kumar, currently Director (Marketing) at GAIL (India) Ltd, has been appointed as the next Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Petronet LNG Limited.

Sanjay Kumar’s five-year term as MD & CEO of Petronet LNG will begin on 13 May 2027, after the extended tenure of incumbent CEO A.K. Singh ends on 12 May 2027.

The appointment was approved by the Petronet LNG Board during a meeting held on 2 October 2026.

 

12) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Digital India BHASHINI (BHASHa INterface for India) Division (DIBD), under Digital India Corporation (DIC) and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), in collaboration with the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG), launched “CAG-BHASHINI Anuvaad”.

CAG-BHASHINI Anuvaad is an AI-based multilingual document translation solution developed by BHASHINI specifically for translating official CAG documents and audit reports.

The platform provides context-aware translation, consistent terminology and improved translation quality, while incorporating human oversight for accuracy and quality control.

Detailed Explanation:

Digital India BHASHINI (BHASHa INterface for India) Division (DIBD), under Digital India Corporation (DIC) and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), in collaboration with the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG), launched “CAG-BHASHINI Anuvaad”.

CAG-BHASHINI Anuvaad is an AI-based multilingual document translation solution developed by BHASHINI specifically for translating official CAG documents and audit reports.

The platform provides context-aware translation, consistent terminology and improved translation quality, while incorporating human oversight for accuracy and quality control.

The solution addresses institutional requirements related to security, controlled access and data sovereignty, making it suitable for official government workflows.

CAG-BHASHINI Anuvaad was launched during the closing ceremony of the 74th Hindi Diwas and Hindi Pakhwada 2026 at the CAG Office, New Delhi.

The launch marked an important step in integrating Language AI into government institutional workflows and improving access to official information across Indian languages.

 

13) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

SpaceX (Space Exploration Technologies Corporation) successfully launched 130 payloads aboard its Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California,United States of America (USA).

The launch was conducted under SpaceX’s Transporter-18 smallsat rideshare mission, with the payloads deployed into Low Earth Orbit (LEO).

Google’s Project Suncatcher was among the key payloads launched during the mission.

MVP is the first in-orbit experiment under Project Suncatcher, a space research programme announced by Google in 2025.

Detailed Explanation:

SpaceX (Space Exploration Technologies Corporation) successfully launched 130 payloads aboard its Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California,United States of America (USA).

The launch was conducted under SpaceX’s Transporter-18 smallsat rideshare mission, with the payloads deployed into Low Earth Orbit (LEO).

Google’s Project Suncatcher was among the key payloads launched during the mission.

MVP is the first in-orbit experiment under Project Suncatcher, a space research programme announced by Google in 2025.

Project Suncatcher aims to explore the development of a full orbital data centre using satellites operating in space.

The MVP prototype satellite will evaluate how Google’s Tensor Processing Units (TPUs), which are specialised AI chips, function in space and support Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) workloads.

The mission carried a diverse range of commercial and government payloads, including CubeSats, microsatellites and hosted payloads.

The mission also carried two spacecraft equipped with re-entry vehicles and four orbital transfer vehicles (OTVs).

14) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Flying Wedge Defence & Aerospace (FWDA), an Indian deep-tech defence startup, partnered with Portugal’s Keydef, the defence and aerospace division of Sketchpixel LDA, to manufacture advanced Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) and drone systems in Portugal for global markets.

The partnership involves the manufacture of Kaal Bhairava Lite autonomous UAV and YAMA interceptor drone in Portugal.

The partnership is backed by an initial investment of EUR 6 million (€6 million) from Keydef into Flying Wedge Defence.

The collaboration will cover FWDA’s broader portfolio, including surveillance systems, air-defence systems and civilian applications such as precision agriculture.

Detailed Explanation:

Flying Wedge Defence & Aerospace (FWDA), an Indian deep-tech defence startup, partnered with Portugal’s Keydef, the defence and aerospace division of Sketchpixel LDA, to manufacture advanced Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) and drone systems in Portugal for global markets.

The partnership involves the manufacture of Kaal Bhairava Lite autonomous UAV and YAMA interceptor drone in Portugal.

The partnership is backed by an initial investment of EUR 6 million (€6 million) from Keydef into Flying Wedge Defence.

The collaboration will cover FWDA’s broader portfolio, including surveillance systems, air-defence systems and civilian applications such as precision agriculture.

Keydef and Sketchpixel will contribute to the development of electronic components, Artificial Intelligence (AI) integration and advanced systems for the platforms.

Keydef and Sketchpixel will pursue North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) certification for systems manufactured in Portugal, enabling wider commercial access and visibility across NATO countries.

The industrial partnership agreement was signed at Keydef headquarters in Braga, Portugal.

15) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur and Indian Railways Institute of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (IRIMEE), Jamalpur signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen the technical capabilities of railway officials in advanced rolling stock technologies.

The collaboration will provide specialised residential training on electrical safety and traction systems used in advanced trains, including Vande Bharat trains and three-phase Mainline Electric Multiple Units (MEMUs).

The programme will be coordinated by the Centre for Railway Research (CRR) at IIT Kharagpur, combining its academic and research expertise with the operational requirements of Indian Railways.

Detailed Explanation:

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur and Indian Railways Institute of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (IRIMEE), Jamalpur signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen the technical capabilities of railway officials in advanced rolling stock technologies.

The collaboration will provide specialised residential training on electrical safety and traction systems used in advanced trains, including Vande Bharat trains and three-phase Mainline Electric Multiple Units (MEMUs).

The programme will be coordinated by the Centre for Railway Research (CRR) at IIT Kharagpur, combining its academic and research expertise with the operational requirements of Indian Railways.

The MoU was signed by IRIMEE Dean Prem Prakash and IIT Kharagpur Dean of Outreach Prof. Swagata Dasgupta.

The training curriculum will cover Vande Bharat traction and propulsion systems, converters, traction motors, Train Control and Management Systems (TCMS), electrical protection and three-phase MEMU traction equipment.

The programme will also cover rolling stock diagnostics, electrical condition monitoring, reliability engineering, and regenerative and mechanical braking systems.

16) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

Ladakh Administration and Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Jammu signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a satellite campus of IIM Jammu at Leh.

The satellite campus aims to expand access to quality management and professional education for students in the Union Territory of Ladakh.

The campus will offer a four-year BBA (Honours) programme with an initial intake of 60 students.

The BBA (Honours) programme is scheduled to commence in October 2026.

The campus infrastructure was established within just two months of the initiative being undertaken jointly by the Ladakh Administration and IIM Jammu.

Detailed Explanation:

Ladakh Administration and Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Jammu signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a satellite campus of IIM Jammu at Leh.

The satellite campus aims to expand access to quality management and professional education for students in the Union Territory of Ladakh.

The campus will offer a four-year BBA (Honours) programme with an initial intake of 60 students.

The BBA (Honours) programme is scheduled to commence in October 2026.

The campus infrastructure was established within just two months of the initiative being undertaken jointly by the Ladakh Administration and IIM Jammu.

Around 600 candidates expressed interest in the proposed programme, indicating strong demand for management education in the region.

The MoU was signed in the presence of Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena.

The satellite campus is expected to create new opportunities for Ladakh’s youth in knowledge, innovation, entrepreneurship and professional development.

17) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), through its affiliate Platinum Jasmine A 2018 Trust, sold a 2.01% stake in Lenskart Solutions Limited through an open-market transaction.

ADIA sold 3.5 crore shares of Lenskart Solutions at an average price of ₹683.02 per share, with the transaction valued at approximately ₹2,390.57 crore.

Following the transaction, ADIA’s holding in Lenskart declined from 9.77% to 7.76%.

Despite the stake sale, ADIA remained the second-largest public shareholder in Lenskart after SoftBank.

Detailed Explanation:

Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), through its affiliate Platinum Jasmine A 2018 Trust, sold a 2.01% stake in Lenskart Solutions Limited through an open-market transaction.

ADIA sold 3.5 crore shares of Lenskart Solutions at an average price of ₹683.02 per share, with the transaction valued at approximately ₹2,390.57 crore.

Following the transaction, ADIA’s holding in Lenskart declined from 9.77% to 7.76%.

Despite the stake sale, ADIA remained the second-largest public shareholder in Lenskart after SoftBank.

Lenskart Solutions Limited is an Indian multinational eyewear company headquartered in Gurugram, Haryana.

The buyers of the shares could not be identified from the available NSE bulk-deal data.

Earlier, in June 2026, SoftBank Group sold a 3.25% stake in Lenskart for approximately ₹2,873 crore.

18) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

15-year-old Indian cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Bihar) has been featured in the TIME100 Next 2026 list, becoming the youngest person selected across the 2026 TIME100 franchise, according to the source.

His official profile published by TIME Magazine highlights his rapid journey from a small village in Bihar to the international cricket stage.

Sooryavanshi earned recognition after helping India win the Under-19 World Cup and becoming the youngest player to make his senior India debut against England, surpassing the long-standing record of Sachin Tendulkar.

Detailed Explanation:

15-year-old Indian cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Bihar) has been featured in the TIME100 Next 2026 list, becoming the youngest person selected across the 2026 TIME100 franchise, according to the source.

His official profile published by TIME Magazine highlights his rapid journey from a small village in Bihar to the international cricket stage.

Sooryavanshi earned recognition after helping India win the Under-19 World Cup and becoming the youngest player to make his senior India debut against England, surpassing the long-standing record of Sachin Tendulkar.

His entry into TIME100 Next follows two years of notable performances and records in domestic and international cricket.

Sooryavanshi made his First-Class debut at the age of 12, representing Bihar in the Ranji Trophy.

In November 2024, Rajasthan Royals selected him in the Indian Premier League auction, making him the youngest player ever bought at an Indian Premier League auction.

The broader 2026 TIME100 franchise also recognised several prominent Indians and people of Indian origin across fields such as technology, cinema, food and politics.

Ranbir Kapoor was featured under the Artists category for his acting talent and contribution to global Indian cinema.

Sundar Pichai, Chief Executive Officer of Alphabet and Google, was featured under the Titans category and recognised for his leadership in Google's artificial intelligence developments and technology infrastructure.

Vikas Khanna, chef and author, was featured under the Innovators category for taking Indian cuisine to a global audience and for his charitable work.

Neal Mohan, Chief Executive Officer of YouTube, was featured under the Innovators category for his role in expanding the global digital creator economy.

Zohran Mamdani, a New York State Assemblymember, was featured under the Leaders category for his political leadership and community advocacy in New York.

Dr. Kiran Musunuru, a geneticist and physician, was featured under the Pioneers category for his work in gene editing and heart disease treatment.

 

19) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

India concluded its campaign at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, with 85 medals comprising 21 gold, 27 silver and 37 bronze medals.

India finished 4th in the overall medal tally, behind China, Japan and South Korea.

India won 21 fewer medals than its 106-medal haul at the Hangzhou Asian Games.

The Asian Games baton was handed over to Doha, Qatar, which will host the 2030 Asian Games.

Detailed Explanation:

India concluded its campaign at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, with 85 medals comprising 21 gold, 27 silver and 37 bronze medals.

India finished 4th in the overall medal tally, behind China, Japan and South Korea.

India won 21 fewer medals than its 106-medal haul at the Hangzhou Asian Games.

The Asian Games baton was handed over to Doha, Qatar, which will host the 2030 Asian Games.

Rank	Country	Gold	Silver	Bronze	Total
1	China	167	89	82	338
2	Japan	82	90	90	262
3	South Korea	37	43	67	147
4	India	21	27	37	85
5	Uzbekistan	21	25	24	70

20) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

The broader 2026 TIME100 franchise also recognised several prominent Indians and people of Indian origin across fields such as technology, cinema, food and politics.

Ranbir Kapoor was featured under the Artists category for his acting talent and contribution to global Indian cinema.

Sundar Pichai, Chief Executive Officer of Alphabet and Google, was featured under the Titans category and recognised for his leadership in Google's artificial intelligence developments and technology infrastructure.

Vikas Khanna, chef and author, was featured under the Innovators category for taking Indian cuisine to a global audience and for his charitable work.

Detailed Explanation:

The broader 2026 TIME100 franchise also recognised several prominent Indians and people of Indian origin across fields such as technology, cinema, food and politics.

Ranbir Kapoor was featured under the Artists category for his acting talent and contribution to global Indian cinema.

Sundar Pichai, Chief Executive Officer of Alphabet and Google, was featured under the Titans category and recognised for his leadership in Google's artificial intelligence developments and technology infrastructure.

Vikas Khanna, chef and author, was featured under the Innovators category for taking Indian cuisine to a global audience and for his charitable work.

Neal Mohan, Chief Executive Officer of YouTube, was featured under the Innovators category for his role in expanding the global digital creator economy.

Zohran Mamdani, a New York State Assemblymember, was featured under the Leaders category for his political leadership and community advocacy in New York.

Dr. Kiran Musunuru, a geneticist and physician, was featured under the Pioneers category for his work in gene editing and heart disease treatment.