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1) In 2026, consider the following statements regarding RBI’s Currency and Banking Indicators:

1. RBI’s currency printing expenditure declined by 23.5% in FY26 compared to FY25.
2. The ₹500 denomination note accounted for 85.5% of the total value of banknotes in circulation.
3. India’s Currency-to-GDP Ratio declined from 11.7% in FY25 to 10.1% in FY26.
4. India’s Credit-to-GDP Ratio reached a record 61.8% at the end of March 2026.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a) 1, 2 and 4 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

(c) 2 and 4 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

(e) 1, 3 and 4 only

 

2) As of 2026, what was India's rank among the world's most digitalised economies according to the State of India’s Digital Economy (SIDE) 2026 report?

(a) 3rd

(b) 4th

(c) 5th

(d) 6th

(e) 8th

 

3) In 2026, BharatPe launched “BharatPe Flex”, a Credit-on-UPI solution powered by which bank?

(a) HDFC Bank

(b) ICICI Bank

(c) State Bank of India

(d) YES Bank

(e) Axis Bank

 

4) In 2026, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship launched the ‘Navachar Mantra’ programme at which institution?

(a) IIT Bombay

(b) IIT Delhi

(c) IIT Madras

(d) IIM Ahmedabad

(e) NIT Tiruchirappalli

 

5) In 2026, which institution became the first private university in India to establish an IndiaAI Data Lab in collaboration with Intel India?

(a) Amity University

(b) Chandigarh University

(c) Lovely Professional University

(d) VIT University

(e) Manipal University

 

6) In 2026, consider the following statements regarding the National Panchayat Awards 2025:

1. The Ministry of Panchayati Raj will confer the awards to 42 outstanding Panchayats.
2. The awards are presented under the Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan.
3. The Deen Dayal Upadhyay Panchayat Satat Vikas Puraskar (DDUPSVP) is awarded to 34 Gram Panchayats.
4. The Nanaji Deshmukh Sarvottam Panchayat Satat Vikas Puraskar (NDSPSVP) is awarded to 8 Panchayats for overall excellence.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2, 3 and 4 only

(c) 1, 3 and 4 only

(d) All are correct

(e) 1 and 4 only

 

7) In 2026, David Beckham was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame under which category?

(a) Motion Pictures

(b) Television

(c) Recording

(d) Live Theatre/Performance

(e) Sports Entertainment

 

8) In 2026, India held the inaugural meeting of the Joint Defence Committee (JDC) to strengthen bilateral defence cooperation with which country?

(a) Zambia

(b) Zimbabwe

(c) Botswana

(d) Namibia

(e) Mozambique

 

9) In 2026, who was appointed as the new Chairperson of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)?

(a) Rahul Singh

(b) Himanshu Gupta

(c) Varun Bhardwaj

(d) Prashant Sitaram Lokhande

(e) Sanjay Kumar

 

10) In 2026, who was appointed as the Brand Ambassador of Visa India for its ‘Infinitely More’ campaign?

(a) Shah Rukh Khan

(b) Amitabh Bachchan

(c) Ranveer Singh

(d) Aamir Khan

(e) Virat Kohli

 

11) As of 2026, who was elected as the President of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)?

(a) Annalena Baerbock

(b) Andreas Kakouris

(c) António Guterres

(d) Csaba Kőrösi

(e) Khalilur Rahman

 

12) In 2026, the DRDO and Indian Air Force successfully flight-tested which indigenous air-to-surface missile designed for SEAD/DEAD missions?

(a) Astra Mk-I

(b) BrahMos

(c) RudraM-II

(d) Akash-NG

(e) Pralay

 

13) In 2026, Microsoft unveiled which second-generation topological quantum computing chip at the Microsoft Build 2026 event?

(a) Majorana

(b) Sycamore

(c) Willow

(d) Condor

(e) Eagle

 

14) In 2026, the VYOMA Innovation Challenge was launched by the Digital India BHASHINI Division to promote the development of which type of AI solutions?

(a) Proprietary cloud-based AI solutions

(b) Open-source, multilingual, voice-first AI solutions

(c) Quantum AI computing systems

(d) AI-powered satellite communication systems

(e) Blockchain-based AI platforms

 

15) In 2026, SoftBank Vision Fund II reduced its stake in which Indian company through an open market transaction on the National Stock Exchange?

(a) Zomato

(b) Paytm

(c) Delhivery

(d) Nykaa

(e) Lenskart

 

16) In 2026, which Indian Grandmaster became the first Indian player to win the prestigious Norway Chess tournament?

(a) D Gukesh

(b) Viswanathan Anand

(c) Arjun Erigaisi

(d) R Praggnanandhaa

(e) Pentala Harikrishna

17) In 2026, veteran film producer and former CBFC Chairperson Pahlaj Nihalani, who passed away at the age of 76, is best known for producing which film that marked Govinda's Bollywood debut?

(a) Ilzaam

(b) Shola Aur Shabnam

(c) Aankhen

(d) Raja Babu

(e) Coolie No. 1

 

18) As of 2026, World Brain Tumour Day is observed annually on which date?

(a) 8 June

(b) 7 June

(c) 6 June

(d) 10 June

(e) 12 June

 

19) As of 2026, what is the theme of World Food Safety Day on 7 June 2026?

(a) Food Safety: Science in Action

(b) Safer Food, Better Health

(c) Food Standards Save Lives

(d) From burden to solutions – safe food everywhere

(e) Safe Food Today for a Healthy Tomorrow

 

20) As of 2026, in which year did the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) officially recognize World Oceans Day and designate 8 June for its annual observance?

(a) 1992

(b) 2000

(c) 2005

(d) 2008

(e) 2009

Answers:

1) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) reported that its Currency Printing Expenditure declined by 23.5%, falling from ₹6,372.8 Crore in FY25 to ₹4,875.2 Crore in FY26.

The ₹500 Note accounted for 85.5% of the Total Value of all banknotes in circulation.

In terms of volume, the ₹500 Note constituted 41.2% of the Total Number of Banknotes circulating in the economy.

India’s Currency-to-GDP Ratio increased from 11.7% in FY25 to 12.1% in FY26.

India’s Credit-to-GDP Ratio reached a record 61.8% at the end of March 2026, compared to 57.4% a year earlier

Detailed Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) reported that its Currency Printing Expenditure declined by 23.5%, falling from ₹6,372.8 Crore in FY25 to ₹4,875.2 Crore in FY26.

The reduction in printing expenditure was primarily due to a Lower Indent for Banknotes during FY26.

Despite lower printing costs, the Total Value of Banknotes in Circulation increased by 11.8% to ₹41.23 Lakh Crore as of March 2026.

The increase in the value of banknotes in circulation indicates the continued demand for and usage of Physical Currency in the economy.

The ₹500 Denomination Note remained the most dominant currency note in circulation.

The ₹500 Note accounted for 85.5% of the Total Value of all banknotes in circulation.

In terms of volume, the ₹500 Note constituted 41.2% of the Total Number of Banknotes circulating in the economy.

India’s Currency-to-GDP Ratio increased from 11.7% in FY25 to 12.1% in FY26.

The rise in the Currency-to-GDP Ratio highlights the continued importance of Cash Transactions despite rapid growth in Digital Payments.

India’s Credit-to-GDP Ratio reached a record 61.8% at the end of March 2026, compared to 57.4% a year earlier

2) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations–Prosus Centre for Internet and Digital Economy (IPCIDE) released the report “State of India’s Digital Economy (SIDE) 2026”.

According to the SIDE 2026 Report, India has been ranked as the 5th most digitalised economy in the world.

The SIDE Report is an annual publication launched in 2023 to assess India's progress in the fields of Digital Economy and Artificial Intelligence (AI).

The report uses the comprehensive CHIPS Framework, which stands for Connect, Harness, Innovate, Protect, and Sustain.

India secured the 4th position globally in the CHIPS Index for Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Detailed Explanation:

The Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations–Prosus Centre for Internet and Digital Economy (IPCIDE) released the report “State of India’s Digital Economy (SIDE) 2026”.

According to the SIDE 2026 Report, India has been ranked as the 5th most digitalised economy in the world.

The SIDE Report is an annual publication launched in 2023 to assess India's progress in the fields of Digital Economy and Artificial Intelligence (AI).

The report uses the comprehensive CHIPS Framework, which stands for Connect, Harness, Innovate, Protect, and Sustain.

India secured the 4th position globally in the CHIPS Index for Artificial Intelligence (AI).

In the CHIPS AI Rankings, India is behind only the United States, China, and Singapore.

India's global ranking improved significantly from 8th position in 2025 to 5th position in 2026.

The 2025 ranking was based on a sample of 32 countries, while the 2026 ranking covered 71 countries.

 

3) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

BharatPe, a leading Financial Services and UPI Payments Company in India, launched “BharatPe Flex”, a new Credit-on-UPI Solution.

BharatPe Flex is powered by YES Bank Limited and enables eligible customers to make UPI payments using a pre-approved credit line.

The product allows users to make daily payments without immediately using their own bank balance.

Detailed Explanation:

BharatPe, a leading Financial Services and UPI Payments Company in India, launched “BharatPe Flex”, a new Credit-on-UPI Solution.

BharatPe Flex is powered by YES Bank Limited and enables eligible customers to make UPI payments using a pre-approved credit line.

The product allows users to make daily payments without immediately using their own bank balance.

BharatPe Flex is built around the concept of “Pay Now, Settle Later”, offering greater flexibility in digital payments.

The solution provides an interest-free credit period of up to 45 days for eligible users.

Users can make payments across all major UPI payment flows through BharatPe Flex.

The facility supports QR Code Payments, Online Transactions, Bill Payments, Mobile Recharges, and other Daily Spending Needs.

4) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship launched Navachar Mantra at Indian Institute of Technology Delhi.

The initiative was launched by Jayant Chaudhary.

Navachar Mantra is a national programme aimed at nurturing grassroots innovators and early-stage entrepreneurs across India.

The programme focuses on innovators from Tier-2 cities, Tier-3 cities, rural areas, and aspirational districts.

Detailed Explanation:

The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship launched Navachar Mantra at Indian Institute of Technology Delhi.

The initiative was launched by Jayant Chaudhary.

Navachar Mantra is a national programme aimed at nurturing grassroots innovators and early-stage entrepreneurs across India.

The programme focuses on innovators from Tier-2 cities, Tier-3 cities, rural areas, and aspirational districts.

It is being implemented by the National Institute for Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development (NIESBUD) in partnership with Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer.

The initiative seeks to bridge the gap between grassroots innovation and national-level entrepreneurship opportunities.

Priority sectors include Agritech, HealthTech, EdTech and Skilling, Climate and Sustainability, Rural Commerce, and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Enablement.

About NIESBUD

Established: 1983

Headquarters: Noida, Uttar Pradesh

Administrative Ministry: Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship

Objective: Promotion of entrepreneurship and small business development

 

5) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Chandigarh University has become the first private university in India to establish an IndiaAI Data Lab in collaboration with Intel India.

The facility has been launched at the University Institute of Computing (UIC) of Chandigarh University

The initiative aims to bridge the gap between academic learning and industry requirements by providing hands-on experience in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Machine Learning and emerging technologies

Detailed Explanation:

Chandigarh University has become the first private university in India to establish an IndiaAI Data Lab in collaboration with Intel India.

The facility has been launched at the University Institute of Computing (UIC) of Chandigarh University

The initiative aims to bridge the gap between academic learning and industry requirements by providing hands-on experience in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Machine Learning and emerging technologies

The IndiaAI Data Lab will function as a simulated apprenticeship environment, enabling students to work on real-world projects and enhance industry readiness

The lab will provide access to advanced computing resources, Artificial Intelligence-powered tools and industry-aligned projects

It will support Artificial Intelligence projects, Data Science research, Machine Learning applications, industry-focused innovation, faculty development programmes, hackathons, competitions and collaborative research initiatives

The initiative is designed to improve student employability through practical learning and experiential exposure

6) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

The Ministry of Panchayati Raj will confer the National Panchayat Awards 2025 to 42 outstanding Panchayats at a ceremony in New Delhi.

The awards recognise excellence in local governance, sustainable development, infrastructure creation, social inclusion, and citizen participation.

The awards are presented under the Incentivization of Panchayats component of the Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan.

The objective is to promote good governance, community-led development, improved public service delivery, democratic decentralisation, and Sustainable Development Goals implementation.

The awards are given under two categories:

Deen Dayal Upadhyay Panchayat Satat Vikas Puraskar (DDUPSVP) – awarded to 34 Gram Panchayats across 17 States and Union Territories based on performance under Sustainable Development Goal themes.

Nanaji Deshmukh Sarvottam Panchayat Satat Vikas Puraskar (NDSPSVP) – awarded to 8 Panchayats for overall excellence at District, Block, and Gram Panchayat levels.

Detailed Explanation:

The Ministry of Panchayati Raj will confer the National Panchayat Awards 2025 to 42 outstanding Panchayats at a ceremony in New Delhi.

The awards recognise excellence in local governance, sustainable development, infrastructure creation, social inclusion, and citizen participation.

The awards are presented under the Incentivization of Panchayats component of the Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan.

The objective is to promote good governance, community-led development, improved public service delivery, democratic decentralisation, and Sustainable Development Goals implementation.

The awards are given under two categories:

Deen Dayal Upadhyay Panchayat Satat Vikas Puraskar (DDUPSVP) – awarded to 34 Gram Panchayats across 17 States and Union Territories based on performance under Sustainable Development Goal themes.

Nanaji Deshmukh Sarvottam Panchayat Satat Vikas Puraskar (NDSPSVP) – awarded to 8 Panchayats for overall excellence at District, Block, and Gram Panchayat levels.

The Deen Dayal Upadhyay Panchayat Satat Vikas Puraskar assessment is linked to the Panchayat Advancement Index 2.0.

The evaluation covers nine themes: Poverty-Free and Enhanced Livelihoods, Healthy Panchayat, Child-Friendly Panchayat, Water-Sufficient Panchayat, Clean and Green Panchayat, Self-Sufficient Infrastructure, Socially Just and Socially Secured Panchayat, Panchayat with Good Governance, and Women-Friendly Panchayat.

Under the Nanaji Deshmukh Sarvottam Panchayat Satat Vikas Puraskar, Sepahijala (Tripura) was selected as the Best District Panchayat, Harippad (Kerala) as the Best Block Panchayat, and New Napam (Assam) as the Best Gram Panchayat.

About Ministry of Panchayati Raj

Union Minister: Rajiv Ranjan Singh

Minister of State: S. P. Singh Baghel

7) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

Global football icon David Beckham is set to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles on 12 June 2026.

The honour coincides with the opening phase of the FIFA World Cup 2026, jointly hosted by United States, Canada, and Mexico.

The ceremony will take place on Hollywood Walk of Fame, recognising Beckham’s contributions to football, sports entertainment, and global popular culture.

Detailed Explanation:

Global football icon David Beckham is set to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles on 12 June 2026.

The honour coincides with the opening phase of the FIFA World Cup 2026, jointly hosted by United States, Canada, and Mexico.

The ceremony will take place on Hollywood Walk of Fame, recognising Beckham’s contributions to football, sports entertainment, and global popular culture.

Beckham will receive the honour under the Sports Entertainment category.

The recognition highlights his role in promoting football globally, particularly in North America.

The event is scheduled just before a FIFA World Cup match between the United States men's national soccer team and Paraguay national football team in California.

8) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The inaugural meeting of the India–Zimbabwe Joint Defence Committee (JDC) was held in New Delhi on 4 June 2026.

The meeting aimed to strengthen India–Zimbabwe bilateral defence cooperation and deepen defence ties between the two countries.

Both sides agreed to expand cooperation in training, support, and maintenance of common air assets.

New areas of collaboration identified include Joint Manufacturing, Counter-Terrorism, Border Management, and Peacekeeping Operations.

The meeting was co-chaired by Shri Amitabh Prasad (India) and Mr Aaron Daniel Tonde Nhepera (Zimbabwe).

Detailed Explanation:

The inaugural meeting of the India–Zimbabwe Joint Defence Committee (JDC) was held in New Delhi on 4 June 2026.

The meeting aimed to strengthen India–Zimbabwe bilateral defence cooperation and deepen defence ties between the two countries.

Both sides agreed to expand cooperation in training, support, and maintenance of common air assets.

New areas of collaboration identified include Joint Manufacturing, Counter-Terrorism, Border Management, and Peacekeeping Operations.

The meeting was co-chaired by Shri Amitabh Prasad (India) and Mr Aaron Daniel Tonde Nhepera (Zimbabwe).

Mr Aaron Daniel Tonde Nhepera, Permanent Secretary of Zimbabwe, led a 12-member high-level delegation on a two-day visit to India.

The inaugural JDC meeting operationalised the MoU on Defence Cooperation signed by the Defence Ministers of both countries during Aero India 2025.

The Zimbabwean delegation visited DPSU Bhawan, New Delhi, and discussed defence industry cooperation with Indian defence representatives.

Mr Aaron Daniel Tonde Nhepera paid tribute to fallen soldiers by laying a wreath at the National War Memorial, New Delhi.

About Zimbabwe :

President : Emmerson Mnangagwa 

Capital : Harare

 

9) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC), headed by Narendra Modi, approved the appointment of Prashant Sitaram Lokhande as the new Chairperson of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).

Prashant Sitaram Lokhande was serving as Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) before his appointment as CBSE Chairperson.

He succeeds Rahul Singh, who has been transferred to the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (DoAFW) under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (MoAFW) as Additional Secretary.

Detailed Explanation:

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC), headed by Narendra Modi, approved the appointment of Prashant Sitaram Lokhande as the new Chairperson of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).

Prashant Sitaram Lokhande was serving as Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) before his appointment as CBSE Chairperson.

He succeeds Rahul Singh, who has been transferred to the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (DoAFW) under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (MoAFW) as Additional Secretary.

The ACC also appointed Varun Bhardwaj as the new Secretary of CBSE.

Varun Bhardwaj was previously serving as Director in the Department of Higher Education, under the Ministry of Education (MoE).

Varun Bhardwaj succeeds Himanshu Gupta, who was serving as CBSE Secretary.

The appointments come at a time when CBSE’s On-Screen Marking (OSM) System for Class 12 Examinations 2026 has been under scrutiny.

The controversy relates to scanned answer sheets and alleged irregularities in private contracts associated with the OSM system.

 

10) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Visa Incorporated (Visa Inc.), a global digital payments company, launched its new ‘Infinitely More’ campaign in India.

Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan has been appointed as the Brand Ambassador of Visa India for the campaign.

The ‘Infinitely More’ campaign reflects the growing trend of experience-led living among Indian consumers.

Detailed Explanation:

Visa Incorporated (Visa Inc.), a global digital payments company, launched its new ‘Infinitely More’ campaign in India.

Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan has been appointed as the Brand Ambassador of Visa India for the campaign.

The ‘Infinitely More’ campaign reflects the growing trend of experience-led living among Indian consumers.

The campaign focuses on experiences related to Travel, Lifestyle, Dining, Wellness, and Entertainment.

Through the campaign, Visa aims to demonstrate how digital payments can help consumers access a wider range of experiences in a seamless and secure manner.

The initiative highlights a shift from ownership-driven aspirations to experience-driven lifestyles among Indian consumers.

 

11) Answer: E

Khalilur Rahman was elected as the President of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

He was elected for a one-year term following a closely contested vote held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, United States of America(USA).

Khalilur Rahman defeated Andreas Kakouris, the Special Envoy of Cyprus’s Foreign Minister for Multilateralism, in the election.

He will succeed Annalena Baerbock, whose tenure as UNGA President ends in September 2026.

 

12) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

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

The RudraM-II missile successfully struck a predefined target under extreme release conditions, validating the performance of all critical subsystems.

Flight data collected from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur, Odisha confirmed the successful achievement of all mission objectives.

RudraM-II is an indigenous air-launched missile designed for Suppression/Destruction of Enemy Air Defences (SEAD/DEAD) Missions.

The missile carries a 200 kg Warhead and is capable of conducting precision strikes against enemy air-defence assets.

Detailed Explanation:

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

The RudraM-II missile successfully struck a predefined target under extreme release conditions, validating the performance of all critical subsystems.

Flight data collected from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur, Odisha confirmed the successful achievement of all mission objectives.

RudraM-II is an indigenous air-launched missile designed for Suppression/Destruction of Enemy Air Defences (SEAD/DEAD) Missions.

The missile carries a 200 kg Warhead and is capable of conducting precision strikes against enemy air-defence assets.

RudraM-II can achieve speeds of up to Mach 5.5.

The missile has a strike range of 300 km, which is double the range of RudraM-I (150 km).

The missile can be launched from the Sukhoi Su-30MKI Fighter Aircraft at altitudes ranging from 3 km to 15 km.

It enables the IAF to engage enemy Radar Systems and Air-Defence Installations with high precision.

About DRDO:

Founded: 1958

Headquarters: New Delhi, India

Parent Ministry: Ministry of Defence, Government of India

Chairman: Dr. Samir V. Kamat

 

13) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Microsoft Corporation unveiled Majorana 2, its second-generation topological quantum computing chip, during the Microsoft Build 2026 event.

Majorana 2 was developed with support from Microsoft Discovery, the company’s Agentic Artificial Intelligence (AI) Platform.

The new chip succeeds Majorana 1, Microsoft's first-generation quantum processor launched in 2025.

Detailed Explanation:

Microsoft Corporation unveiled Majorana 2, its second-generation topological quantum computing chip, during the Microsoft Build 2026 event.

Majorana 2 was developed with support from Microsoft Discovery, the company’s Agentic Artificial Intelligence (AI) Platform.

The new chip succeeds Majorana 1, Microsoft's first-generation quantum processor launched in 2025.

Microsoft aims to develop commercially useful quantum computing systems by 2029.

Majorana 2 is designed to overcome long-standing engineering and scalability challenges in quantum computing.

The chip uses Lead-Based Materials, unlike the Aluminium-Based Designs used by competitors such as Google and IBM.

The use of Lead-Based Materials helps protect Qubits from environmental disturbances and cosmic interference.

 

14) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Digital India BHASHINI Division (DIBD), functioning under the Digital India Corporation (DIC) of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), launched the VYOMA Innovation Challenge.

The VYOMA Innovation Challenge aims to promote the development of Open-Source, Multilingual, and Voice-First Artificial Intelligence (AI) Solutions.

The initiative focuses on AI applications that can function effectively in Offline and Low-Connectivity Environments.

The challenge has been launched in partnership with Current AI and Kalpa Impact.

Detailed Explanation:

The Digital India BHASHINI Division (DIBD), functioning under the Digital India Corporation (DIC) of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), launched the VYOMA Innovation Challenge.

The VYOMA Innovation Challenge aims to promote the development of Open-Source, Multilingual, and Voice-First Artificial Intelligence (AI) Solutions.

The initiative focuses on AI applications that can function effectively in Offline and Low-Connectivity Environments.

The challenge has been launched in partnership with Current AI and Kalpa Impact.

The challenge is structured around Sunno Sutra, a Multilingual, Voice-First, Open-Source Handheld AI Reference Device.

Sunno Sutra was jointly developed by BHASHINI and Current AI.

The device was unveiled at the IndiaAI Impact Summit 2026.

Sunno Sutra provides Conversational AI Services across multiple Indian Languages without relying on Cloud Infrastructure.

About Ministry of Electronics & IT :

Cabinet Minister : Ashwini Vaishnaw

Minister of State : Jitin Prasada

15) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

SoftBank Group, Japan-based investment giant through its affiliate SoftBank Vision Fund II (SVF II) Lightbulb (Cayman) Ltd, divested a 3.25% Stake in Lenskart Solutions.

The stake sale was executed through an Open Market Transaction on the National Stock Exchange.

Detailed Explanation:

SoftBank Group, Japan-based investment giant through its affiliate SoftBank Vision Fund II (SVF II) Lightbulb (Cayman) Ltd, divested a 3.25% Stake in Lenskart Solutions.

The stake sale was executed through an Open Market Transaction on the National Stock Exchange.

SoftBank sold 5.65 Crore Shares of Lenskart Solutions in the transaction.

The shares were sold at an average price of ₹508.55 Per Share.

The total value of the transaction stood at approximately ₹2,873.30 Crore.

Following the sale, SoftBank’s stake in Lenskart declined from 13.13% to 9.88%.

 

16) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Indian chess prodigy R Praggnanandhaa became the first Indian player to win the Norway Chess tournament, one of the most prestigious events in world chess.

The 20-year-old Grandmaster from Chennai secured the title after defeating Vincent Keymer of Germany in the final round.

Detailed Explanation:

Indian chess prodigy R Praggnanandhaa became the first Indian player to win the Norway Chess tournament, one of the most prestigious events in world chess.

The 20-year-old Grandmaster from Chennai secured the title after defeating Vincent Keymer of Germany in the final round.

Praggnanandhaa entered the final round with 15 points and finished with 18 points after earning a crucial classical victory.

He became the first Indian to win the tournament, surpassing previous Indian performances, including those of Viswanathan Anand and reigning World Champion D Gukesh.

About International Chess Federation (FIDE)

Established: 1924

Headquarters: Lausanne, Switzerland

President: Arkady Dvorkovich

 

17) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Pahlaj Nihalani, veteran film producer and former Chairperson of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), passed away at the age of 76 in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

Pahlaj Nihalani was born on 10 January 1950 in Karachi, Sindh (present-day Pakistan).

He was a prominent Indian film producer known for producing several successful Bollywood films.

He started his film production career with "Haathkadi" (1982).

He gained major recognition for producing "Ilzaam" (1986), which marked the Bollywood debut of Govinda.

Detailed Explanation:

Pahlaj Nihalani, veteran film producer and former Chairperson of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), passed away at the age of 76 in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

Pahlaj Nihalani was born on 10 January 1950 in Karachi, Sindh (present-day Pakistan).

He was a prominent Indian film producer known for producing several successful Bollywood films.

He started his film production career with "Haathkadi" (1982).

He gained major recognition for producing "Ilzaam" (1986), which marked the Bollywood debut of Govinda.

He also produced "Aag Hi Aag" (1987), which introduced Chunky Panday to Bollywood.

Pahlaj Nihalani served as President of the Association of Motion Pictures and TV Programme Producers for several years.

During his tenure, he played an important role in the growth and development of the Indian Film and Television Industry.

In January 2015, he was appointed Chairperson of the CBFC (Central Board of Film Certification).

18) Answer: A

World Brain Tumour Day 2026 is observed globally on 8 June to raise awareness about brain tumours and promote education regarding their diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.

The day aims to support brain tumour patients, survivors, caregivers, and their families while encouraging early detection and timely medical intervention.

World Brain Tumour Day was established in 2000 by the Deutsche Hirntumorhilfe (German Brain Tumor Association).

19) Answer: D

World Food Safety Day 2026 is observed globally on 7 June to raise awareness about the importance of food safety and the prevention of food-borne diseases.

The theme for 2026 is “From burden to solutions – safe food everywhere.” The theme emphasizes the use of data, science, and evidence-based policies to reduce the global burden of foodborne diseases.

About World Health Organization (WHO)

Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland

Founded: 1948

Parent Organization: United Nations (UN)

Director-General: Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus

About Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

Headquarters: Rome, Italy

Founded: 1945

Director-General: Qu Dongyu

 

20) Answer: D

World Oceans Day 2026 is observed globally on 8 June to raise awareness about the importance of oceans and the need for their conservation.

The concept of World Oceans Day was first proposed at the Earth Summit held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in 1992.

The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) officially recognized World Oceans Day in 2008 and designated 8 June for its annual observance.

On 8 June 2009, the observance was formally implemented following UNGA Resolution 63/111.