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1) Consider the following statements regarding UPI performance in July 2026:

1. UPI recorded its highest-ever monthly performance by processing 23.66 billion transactions worth ₹29.88 lakh crore.
2. UPI was launched by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on 11 April 2016.
3. As of June 2026, PhonePe was the leading UPI application by transaction volume, followed by Google Pay and Paytm.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(a) Only Statement 1

(b) Statements 1 and 3 only

(c) Statements 2 and 3 only

(d) All the above

(e) None of the above

 

2) Which company received an expanded perpetual Authorised Dealer Category-II (AD-II) licence from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) under the FEMA 2026 regulations?

(a) GlobalPay (WSFx Global Pay Limited)

(b) Razorpay

(c) PhonePe

(d) PayU

(e) MobiKwik

 

3) In news, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has expanded which route to facilitate greater participation of Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) in Indian Government Securities (G-Secs)?

(a) Fully Accessible Route (FAR)

(b) Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS)

(c) External Commercial Borrowing (ECB) Route

(d) Voluntary Retention Route (VRR)

(e) Automatic Route

4) Who released the report titled "Reimagining Care: Strategies for Empowering Caregivers in Viksit Bharat@2047"?

(a) B. V. R. Subrahmanyam

(b) Dr. R. Balasubramaniam

(c) Nidhi Chhibber

(d) Ashok Kumar Lahiri

(e) Amitabh Kant

5) Who informed the Rajya Sabha that ₹747.17 crore was released to Uttar Pradesh under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme for strengthening the enforcement of the Protection of Civil Rights (PCR) Act, 1955 and the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989?

(a) Ramdas Athawale

(b) Virendra Kumar

(c) Amit Shah

(d) Kiren Rijiju

(e) Jual Oram

 

6) Where was the 'As Seen on Netflix' section on the Incredible India portal launched?

(a) National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA), New Delhi

(b) Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi

(c) National Museum, New Delhi

(d) Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre, New Delhi

(e) India Habitat Centre, New Delhi

 

7) Which flagship initiative was launched by Prataprao Jadhav for the systematic documentation, evaluation and scientific validation of India's Local Health Traditions (LHTs), ethnomedical practices and traditional veterinary knowledge?

(a) CCRAS-PRAKASA

(b) CCRAS PARAMPARA

(c) CCRAS NAVONMESA

(d) CCRAS PRABODH 3MT

(e) Ayush Grid

 

8) As per the news, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved the construction of the Guwahati–Tezpur Corridor on which National Highway?

(a) National Highway-15 (NH-15)

(b) National Highway-27 (NH-27)

(c) National Highway-17 (NH-17)

(d) National Highway-37 (NH-37)

(e) National Highway-715 (NH-715)

 

9) Recently, the CBG Blending Obligation (CBO) mandates City Gas Distribution (CGD) entities to achieve what Compressed Biogas (CBG) blending target from FY 2028–29 onwards?

(a) 2%

(b) 3%

(c) 5%

(d) 6%

(e) 10%

 

10) In 2026, the National Joint Outbreak Response Team (NJORT) was deployed to Gujarat and Rajasthan to strengthen the response to the outbreak of which disease?

(a) Chandipura Virus Disease (CHPV)

(b) Nipah Virus Disease

(c) Zika Virus Disease

(d) Dengue Fever

(e) Japanese Encephalitis

 

11) Consider the following statements regarding the 12th BRICS Labour and Employment Ministers' Meeting (LEMM):

1. The meeting was held in Hyderabad under India's BRICS Chairship 2026.
2. The meeting was chaired by Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya.
3. The ministers reached a consensus on the BRICS CONNECT initiative proposed by South Africa.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) All the above

(e) None of the above

 

12) Consider the following statements regarding the Global Biofuel Champion Fellowship (GBCF):

1. The Global Biofuel Champion Fellowship (GBCF) is a flagship capacity-building initiative of the Global Biofuels Alliance (GBA).
2. Each selected fellow will receive a research grant of US$25,000 and serve as a GBA Ambassador for two years.
3. The inaugural cohort of Global Biofuel Champion Fellows was inducted at the India International Centre, New Delhi.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) All the above

(e) None of the above

13) Who has been appointed as the Executive Director (ED) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)?

(a) Madhabi Puri Buch

(b) Ananth Narayan G.

(c) Prasanta Mahapatra

(d) Ashwani Bhatia

(e) Tuhin Kanta Pandey

 

14) Who assumed charge as the Deputy Chief of the Air Staff (DCAS) of the Indian Air Force (IAF) on 1 August 2026?

(a) Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor

(b) Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit

(c) Air Marshal S. Sivakumar

(d) Air Chief Marshal A. P. Singh

(e) Air Marshal Tejpal Singh

15) Who has resigned from the post of Executive President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Bandhan Bank?

(a) Rajeev Mantri

(b) Chandra Shekhar Ghosh

(c) Ratan Kumar Kesh

(d) Partha Pratim Sengupta

(e) Ratan Lal Jain

16) Which newly identified seahorse species was discovered by researchers from the Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS)?

(a) Hippocampus histrix

(b) Hippocampus amandavincentae

(c) Hippocampus jayakari

(d) Hippocampus kuda

(e) Hippocampus trimaculatus

17) Which pulse crop has received India's first fully annotated Telomere-to-Telomere (T2T) reference genome developed by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)?

(a) Pigeonpea (Arhar/Tur)

(b) Chickpea (Gram)

(c) Lentil (Masoor)

(d) Green Gram (Moong)

(e) Black Gram (Urad)

 

18) As of 2026, India's first industry–academia programme in nuclear technology, launched by IIT Hyderabad in collaboration with Crimson Energy Experts India Pvt. Ltd. (CEEPL), is named__________

(a) ANUGYAN – Nuclear Technology Orientation Programme (NTOP)

(b) SHAKTI – Nuclear Skill Development Programme

(c) ATMAN – Nuclear Research Initiative

(d) VIKAS – Atomic Energy Training Programme

(e) SURAKSHA – Nuclear Engineering Fellowship

 

19) Which company partnered with Jupiter Wagons Limited (JWL) to establish India's first fully integrated private-sector railwheel manufacturing platform?

(a) Hitachi Rail

(b) Alstom SA

(c) Siemens Mobility

(d) Lucchini RS Holding S.p.A.

(e) CRRC Corporation Limited

 

20) Which Indian airline entered into a codeshare partnership with Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) to enhance connectivity between India and Azerbaijan?

(a) Alliance Air

(b) IndiGo

(c) Akasa Air

(d) SpiceJet

(e) Air India

 

21) Which Government of India enterprise signed a Non-Binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Noemi Aerospace (Elfly AS), Norway, to explore electric seaplane solutions?

(a) Airports Authority of India (AAI)

(b) Pawan Hans Limited (PHL)

(c) Air India

(d) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)

(e) Alliance Air

 

22) Which company was ranked as India's Most Attractive Employer Brand in the Randstad Employer Brand Research (REBR) 2026?

(a) Google

(b) Tata Group

(c) Amazon

(d) Samsung India

(e) Infosys

 

23) Recently, Dr. D. Y. Patil, who passed away recently, had served as the Governor of which two Indian states?

(a) Gujarat and Rajasthan

(b) Maharashtra and Goa

(c) Tripura and Bihar

(d) Karnataka and Kerala

(e) Odisha and Jharkhand

24) As of 2026, Senior civic activist N.S. Ramakanth, who passed away recently, was best known for his contributions to____________

(a) Renewable energy development

(b) Wildlife conservation

(c) Water resource management

(d) Sustainable solid waste management

(e) Organic farming

 

25) Who is the Governor of Rajasthan?

(a) Kalraj Mishra

(b) Bhajan Lal Sharma

(c) Haribhau Bagade

(d) Om Prakash Mathur

(e) Arif Mohammed Khan

 

Answers:

1) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Unified Payments Interface (UPI) recorded its highest-ever monthly performance in July 2026, processing 23.66 billion transactions worth ₹29.88 lakh crore (US$ 313.47 billion), according to the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI).

UPI was launched on 11 April 2016 by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) and has completed 10 years of operations.

As of June 2026, PhonePe remained the leading UPI application by transaction volume, followed by Google Pay and Paytm.

WhatsApp Pay surpassed CRED in terms of monthly UPI transaction volume as of June 2026.

Detailed Explanation:

Unified Payments Interface (UPI) recorded its highest-ever monthly performance in July 2026, processing 23.66 billion transactions worth ₹29.88 lakh crore (US$ 313.47 billion), according to the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI).

The UPI transaction volume increased by 4.1% and transaction value increased by 3.3% compared with June 2026.

On a Year-on-Year (YoY) basis, UPI transaction volume surged by 22%, while transaction value increased by 19% in July 2026.

During July 2026, UPI processed an average of 763 million transactions per day, with an average daily transaction value of ₹96,383 crore.

UPI was launched on 11 April 2016 by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) and has completed 10 years of operations.

UPI has emerged as the world’s largest real-time payment system, accounting for nearly half of all global instant digital payment transactions.

UPI has become the backbone of India’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), promoting financial inclusion, cashless transactions and digital commerce.

The record UPI growth reflects strong adoption of digital payments across Tier-2, Tier-3 cities and rural regions of India.

As of June 2026, PhonePe remained the leading UPI application by transaction volume, followed by Google Pay and Paytm.

WhatsApp Pay surpassed CRED in terms of monthly UPI transaction volume as of June 2026.

 

2) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Niyo Forex (operated through Kanji Forex Pvt Ltd) and GlobalPay (WSFx Global Pay Limited) received perpetual and expanded perpetual Authorised Dealer Category-II (AD-II) licences respectively from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) under the updated Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) 2026 regulations.

The AD Category-II licence allows fintech companies to conduct permitted foreign exchange and cross-border payment activities under RBI regulations.

The RBI approval enables Niyo Forex to expand its forex operations, trade remittances and family maintenance remittances with long-term regulatory continuity.

Detailed Explanation:

Niyo Forex (operated through Kanji Forex Pvt Ltd) and GlobalPay (WSFx Global Pay Limited) received perpetual and expanded perpetual Authorised Dealer Category-II (AD-II) licences respectively from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) under the updated Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) 2026 regulations.

The AD Category-II licence allows fintech companies to conduct permitted foreign exchange and cross-border payment activities under RBI regulations.

The RBI approval enables Niyo Forex to expand its forex operations, trade remittances and family maintenance remittances with long-term regulatory continuity.

The perpetual AD-II licence allows Niyo Forex to continue its foreign exchange business without the need for frequent licence renewals.

Under the enhanced authorisation, Niyo Forex can expand its branch network without requiring additional RBI approvals.

GlobalPay (WSFx Global Pay Limited), a Bombay Stock Exchange Limited (BSE)-listed company, secured an expanded perpetual AD-II licence from RBI under FEMA 2026.

3) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Bloomberg Index Services Ltd (BISL) has again deferred the decision on including Indian Government Securities (G-Secs) under the Fully Accessible Route (FAR) in the Bloomberg Global Aggregate Index.

BISL stated that recent Indian bond market reforms require more time to become firmly established in practice before index inclusion.

India has introduced major reforms, including exemption from withholding tax and capital gains tax for eligible foreign investors to improve the attractiveness of the government bond market.

Detailed Explanation:

Bloomberg Index Services Ltd (BISL) has again deferred the decision on including Indian Government Securities (G-Secs) under the Fully Accessible Route (FAR) in the Bloomberg Global Aggregate Index.

BISL stated that recent Indian bond market reforms require more time to become firmly established in practice before index inclusion.

India has introduced major reforms, including exemption from withholding tax and capital gains tax for eligible foreign investors to improve the attractiveness of the government bond market.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has expanded the Fully Accessible Route (FAR) to facilitate greater participation of foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) in Indian government securities.

Bloomberg Index Services Ltd observed that India is gradually moving closer to meeting global standards for bond index inclusion.

4) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

NITI Aayog released the report titled “Reimagining Care: Strategies for Empowering Caregivers in Viksit Bharat@2047” at NITI Aayog, New Delhi.

The report presents a comprehensive roadmap for developing an organised, professional, accessible and future-ready caregiving ecosystem in India.

The report was released by Ashok Kumar Lahiri, Vice Chairperson, NITI Aayog, in the presence of:

Dr. R. Balasubramaniam, Member, NITI Aayog

Nidhi Chhibber, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), NITI Aayog

Senior officials from NITI Aayog.

Detailed Explanation:

NITI Aayog released the report titled “Reimagining Care: Strategies for Empowering Caregivers in Viksit Bharat@2047” at NITI Aayog, New Delhi.

The report presents a comprehensive roadmap for developing an organised, professional, accessible and future-ready caregiving ecosystem in India.

The report recognises caregiving as a skilled, dignified and valued profession and places caregivers at the centre of the care ecosystem. It focuses on improving:

Quality of care services

Professional recognition of caregivers

Workforce welfare

Institutional support

Affordable and reliable care access for families and communities

The report highlights the growing need to create a large pool of trained caregivers to meet the present and future demand for care services in India. It also identifies opportunities for Indian caregiver professionals in the global caregiving sector.

The report was released by Ashok Kumar Lahiri, Vice Chairperson, NITI Aayog, in the presence of:

Dr. R. Balasubramaniam, Member, NITI Aayog

Nidhi Chhibber, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), NITI Aayog

Senior officials from NITI Aayog.

 

5) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

The Central Government is implementing the Centrally Sponsored Scheme for Strengthening of Machinery for Enforcement of the Protection of Civil Rights (PCR) Act, 1955 and the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989.

Under the scheme, Central Assistance is provided to States and Union Territories for strengthening enforcement mechanisms, ensuring effective implementation of the Acts and providing relief to victims of atrocities.

Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment, Ramdas Athawale, provided the details in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha to Prof. Manoj Kumar Jha.

Detailed Explanation:

The Central Government is implementing the Centrally Sponsored Scheme for Strengthening of Machinery for Enforcement of the Protection of Civil Rights (PCR) Act, 1955 and the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989.

Under the scheme, Central Assistance is provided to States and Union Territories for strengthening enforcement mechanisms, ensuring effective implementation of the Acts and providing relief to victims of atrocities.

Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment, Ramdas Athawale, provided the details in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha to Prof. Manoj Kumar Jha.

The Government informed that a total Central Assistance of ₹747.17 crore was released to Uttar Pradesh during the period 2019-20 to 2025-26 under the scheme.

During this period, 1,43,543 victims of atrocities belonging to Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) were provided relief assistance in Uttar Pradesh.

Year-wise Central Assistance released to Uttar Pradesh:

2019-20: ₹141.36 crore released, benefiting 23,866 victims.

2020-21: ₹113.03 crore released, benefiting 23,592 victims.

2021-22: ₹126.72 crore released, benefiting 20,278 victims.

2022-23: ₹91.54 crore released, benefiting 23,828 victims.

2023-24: ₹97.95 crore released, benefiting 19,240 victims.

2024-25: ₹89.49 crore released, benefiting 20,074 victims.

2025-26: ₹87.08 crore released, benefiting 12,665 victims.

According to the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data, cases registered against Scheduled Castes under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act in Uttar Pradesh increased from 11,829 cases in 2019 to 14,642 cases in 2024.

 

6) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Union Minister for Culture and Tourism, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, launched the ‘As Seen on Netflix’ section on the Incredible India portal, developed through collaboration between the Ministry of Tourism and Netflix India.

The launch was held at the National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA), New Delhi, during a special event commemorating 10 years of Netflix in India.

Detailed Explanation:

Union Minister for Culture and Tourism, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, launched the ‘As Seen on Netflix’ section on the Incredible India portal, developed through collaboration between the Ministry of Tourism and Netflix India.

The initiative aims to help audiences across the world discover the real locations, cultural traditions and authentic experiences showcased in Netflix India films and series, thereby promoting India’s cultural heritage, tourism potential and creative economy.

The launch was held at the National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA), New Delhi, during a special event commemorating 10 years of Netflix in India.

Netflix Co-Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Ted Sarandos participated in a fireside conversation with Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on the role of storytelling in promoting India’s cultural heritage, tourism and creative industries.

7) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Ayush and Minister of State for Health & Family Welfare, Prataprao Jadhav, chaired the 27th Governing Body Meeting of the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) in New Delhi.

During the meeting, the Minister virtually inaugurated the Animal House at CCRAS–Regional Ayurveda Research Institute (RARI), Pune, the Staff Quarters Complex at RARI, Ranikhet, and performed the Bhoomi Poojan for a 50-bedded Ayurveda Hospital at RARI, Nagpur, aimed at strengthening Ayurveda research and healthcare infrastructure.

The Minister launched CCRAS-PARAMPARA, a flagship initiative for the systematic documentation, evaluation and scientific validation of India's Local Health Traditions (LHTs), ethnomedical practices and traditional veterinary knowledge. The initiative aims to preserve and scientifically validate India's rich traditional healthcare knowledge.

Detailed Explanation:

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Ayush and Minister of State for Health & Family Welfare, Prataprao Jadhav, chaired the 27th Governing Body Meeting of the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) in New Delhi.

The meeting reviewed the Council’s achievements, approved key strategic initiatives and launched major research infrastructure and digital platforms to strengthen evidence-based Ayurveda.

During the meeting, the Minister virtually inaugurated the Animal House at CCRAS–Regional Ayurveda Research Institute (RARI), Pune, the Staff Quarters Complex at RARI, Ranikhet, and performed the Bhoomi Poojan for a 50-bedded Ayurveda Hospital at RARI, Nagpur, aimed at strengthening Ayurveda research and healthcare infrastructure.

The Minister launched CCRAS-PARAMPARA, a flagship initiative for the systematic documentation, evaluation and scientific validation of India's Local Health Traditions (LHTs), ethnomedical practices and traditional veterinary knowledge. The initiative aims to preserve and scientifically validate India's rich traditional healthcare knowledge.

CCRAS National Research Recognitions Portal was launched, comprising:

CCRAS PRAKASA

CCRAS NAVONMESA

CCRAS PRABODH 3MT (Three-Minute Thesis)

The fully digital platform has been developed to recognise excellence in postgraduate Ayurveda research, innovation and scientific communication.

 

8) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi, has approved the construction of the 135.871 km, 4-lane access-controlled Guwahati–Tezpur Corridor on National Highway-15 (NH-15) in Assam.

The project will be developed under the Built-Operate-Transfer (BOT) Toll Mode at a total capital cost of ₹8,970.20 crore under the National Highways (Original) [NH(O)] programme.

The project includes the construction of a 4.9 km Emergency Landing Facility (ELF) on the Tezpur Bypass, which has been planned in coordination with the Indian Air Force (IAF).

Detailed Explanation:

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi, has approved the construction of the 135.871 km, 4-lane access-controlled Guwahati–Tezpur Corridor on National Highway-15 (NH-15) in Assam.

The project will be developed under the Built-Operate-Transfer (BOT) Toll Mode at a total capital cost of ₹8,970.20 crore under the National Highways (Original) [NH(O)] programme.

The project includes the construction of a 4.9 km Emergency Landing Facility (ELF) on the Tezpur Bypass, which has been planned in coordination with the Indian Air Force (IAF).

The corridor will also decongest the existing National Highway-27 (NH-27) (East-West Corridor) located on the southern bank of the Brahmaputra River, improving both civilian and strategic connectivity.

To reduce traffic congestion in urban and densely populated areas, the project will construct five major bypasses covering 58.7 km at Baihata Chariali, Sipajhar, Kharupetia, Dekiajuli and Tezpur, enabling smoother movement of passenger and freight traffic.

The corridor will be equipped with world-class infrastructure, including 15 Major Bridges, 30 Minor Bridges, 19 Flyovers, 46 Underpasses, one Elephant Underpass on the Tezpur Bypass, and about 210 km of service roads.

 

9) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi, approved the GOBARdhan (Galvanizing Organic Bio-Agro Resources Dhan) – National Circular Bioenergy Scheme with a total outlay of ₹23,731 crore.

The scheme will be implemented from Financial Year (FY) 2026–27 to FY 2035–36 under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG).

City Gas Distribution (CGD) entities will procure CBG under the CBG Blending Obligation (CBO), with blending targets of:

3% in FY 2026–27

4% in FY 2027–28

5% from FY 2028–29 onwards

Detailed Explanation:

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi, approved the GOBARdhan (Galvanizing Organic Bio-Agro Resources Dhan) – National Circular Bioenergy Scheme with a total outlay of ₹23,731 crore.

The scheme will be implemented from Financial Year (FY) 2026–27 to FY 2035–36 under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG).

The scheme aims to convert agricultural residue, cattle dung, press mud, municipal organic waste and other biomass resources into Compressed Biogas (CBG), organic manure and clean energy.

It aims to increase domestic Compressed Biogas (CBG) production nearly ten-fold, making CBG a major component of India's future energy mix.

The scheme seeks to strengthen energy security, reduce dependence on imported fossil fuels, promote scientific waste management, and generate additional income for farmers and rural entrepreneurs.

GOBARdhan integrates the entire Compressed Biogas (CBG) value chain by providing:

Assured CBG offtake

Stable administered pricing

Capital assistance

Pipeline infrastructure support

Credit guarantee support

CBG Ecosystem Challenge Fund

City Gas Distribution (CGD) entities will procure CBG under the CBG Blending Obligation (CBO), with blending targets of:

3% in FY 2026–27

4% in FY 2027–28

5% from FY 2028–29 onwards

 

10) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) deployed a National Joint Outbreak Response Team (NJORT) to Gujarat and Rajasthan to strengthen the response to the ongoing Chandipura Virus Disease (CHPV) outbreak.

The deployment is supported by continuous surveillance under the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP) coordinated by the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) in collaboration with State Surveillance Units.

Detailed Explanation:

The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) deployed a National Joint Outbreak Response Team (NJORT) to Gujarat and Rajasthan to strengthen the response to the ongoing Chandipura Virus Disease (CHPV) outbreak.

The deployment is supported by continuous surveillance under the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP) coordinated by the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) in collaboration with State Surveillance Units.

The NCDC Public Health Emergency Operations Centre (PHEOC) has also been activated to support outbreak response activities.

The multidisciplinary NJORT comprises experts from:

National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC)

Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)

Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD)

Community-based serosurveys are being conducted to estimate asymptomatic infections and assess the extent of virus transmission.

Scientists are investigating the role of different vectors in disease transmission:

Sandflies (known vector)

Mosquitoes

Ticks

Mites

Animal surveillance has also been expanded by testing blood samples from cattle, buffaloes, and goats, along with milk samples, to identify possible animal reservoirs.

 

11) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

The 12th BRICS Labour and Employment Ministers’ Meeting (LEMM) commenced in Hyderabad under India’s BRICS Chairship 2026.

The meeting was held under India’s BRICS Chairship theme “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability (BRICS)”.

The ministers reached consensus on BRICS CONNECT, an initiative proposed by India to create a collaborative platform for knowledge sharing and cooperation among BRICS countries.

Detailed Explanation:

The 12th BRICS Labour and Employment Ministers’ Meeting (LEMM) commenced in Hyderabad under India’s BRICS Chairship 2026.

The meeting was held under India’s BRICS Chairship theme “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability (BRICS)”.

The meeting was chaired by Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, along with Minister of State for Labour and Employment Shobha Karandlaje.

The high-level meeting brought together Labour and Employment Ministers and senior officials from BRICS member countries to discuss global labour challenges and workers’ welfare.

The key focus areas of the meeting included social security, women’s workforce participation, skill development, digital technologies and welfare of gig and platform workers.

Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya announced the adoption of a progressive declaration aimed at strengthening BRICS as an effective platform for inclusive, resilient and people-centric employment systems.

The ministers reached consensus on BRICS CONNECT, an initiative proposed by India to create a collaborative platform for knowledge sharing and cooperation among BRICS countries.

 

12) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

The Global Biofuels Alliance (GBA) selected 15 early-career researchers from leading universities and research institutions worldwide for the inaugural Global Biofuel Champion Fellowship (GBCF).

Each selected fellow will receive a research grant of US$15,000 and will work with the Global Biofuels Alliance for two years to advance sustainable biofuel solutions.

The inaugural cohort of Global Biofuel Champion Fellows was inducted on 30 June 2026 at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi.

Detailed Explanation:

The Global Biofuels Alliance (GBA) selected 15 early-career researchers from leading universities and research institutions worldwide for the inaugural Global Biofuel Champion Fellowship (GBCF).

The Global Biofuel Champion Fellowship (GBCF) is a flagship capacity-building initiative of GBA aimed at promoting biofuel research, innovation, knowledge exchange and international collaboration.

Each selected fellow will receive a research grant of US$15,000 and will work with the Global Biofuels Alliance for two years to advance sustainable biofuel solutions.

The inaugural cohort of Global Biofuel Champion Fellows was inducted on 30 June 2026 at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi.

The selected fellows will also serve as GBA Ambassadors for two years, promoting global cooperation in the field of sustainable biofuels.

The fellows were selected through a three-stage international evaluation process from applications received from 32 countries.

 

13) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Prasanta Mahapatra has assumed charge as an Executive Director (ED) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).

As an Executive Director of SEBI, Prasanta Mahapatra will oversee the Corporation Finance Investigation Department (CFID) and the Recovery and Refund Department (RRD).

Prasanta Mahapatra joined SEBI in April 1999 and has more than 27 years of experience in securities market regulation and supervision.

Detailed Explanation:

Prasanta Mahapatra has assumed charge as an Executive Director (ED) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).

As an Executive Director of SEBI, Prasanta Mahapatra will oversee the Corporation Finance Investigation Department (CFID) and the Recovery and Refund Department (RRD).

Prasanta Mahapatra joined SEBI in April 1999 and has more than 27 years of experience in securities market regulation and supervision.

Before being elevated as Executive Director, Mahapatra served as Chief General Manager (CGM) at SEBI.

During his career at SEBI, Prasanta Mahapatra worked in several key departments including the Market Regulation Department, Investigation Department, Enquiries and Adjudication Department, Market Intermediaries Regulation and Supervision Department, Corporation Finance Department, and Investment Management Department.

Mahapatra also served at SEBI’s Eastern Regional Office (ERO), Kolkata, West Bengal, gaining experience in regional market regulation activities.

14) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

Air Marshal Tejpal Singh AVSM VM assumed charge as the Deputy Chief of the Air Staff (DCAS) of the Indian Air Force (IAF) on 01 August 2026.

On assuming the new appointment, Air Marshal Tejpal Singh laid a wreath at the National War Memorial and paid tribute to the brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives in service of the nation.

Air Marshal Tejpal Singh was commissioned into the Indian Air Force as a Fighter Pilot on 16 June 1990.

Detailed Explanation:

Air Marshal Tejpal Singh AVSM VM assumed charge as the Deputy Chief of the Air Staff (DCAS) of the Indian Air Force (IAF) on 01 August 2026.

On assuming the new appointment, Air Marshal Tejpal Singh laid a wreath at the National War Memorial and paid tribute to the brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives in service of the nation.

Air Marshal Tejpal Singh was commissioned into the Indian Air Force as a Fighter Pilot on 16 June 1990.

He has more than 3500 hours of flying experience during his distinguished career in the IAF.

Air Marshal Tejpal Singh is a Cat A Qualified Flying Instructor and an Experimental Test Pilot.

He has held several important operational, command and staff appointments in the Indian Air Force.

In recognition of his outstanding service, he was awarded the Vayu Sena Medal (VM) in January 2011.

15) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Bandhan Bank announced that Rajeev Mantri, Executive President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), has submitted his resignation from the bank.

Rajeev Mantri’s resignation will be effective from 29 June 2026, citing career growth opportunities as the reason for leaving.

Detailed Explanation:

Bandhan Bank announced that Rajeev Mantri, Executive President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), has submitted his resignation from the bank.

Rajeev Mantri’s resignation will be effective from 29 June 2026, citing career growth opportunities as the reason for leaving.

His last working day at Bandhan Bank will be 25 September 2026.

Rajeev Mantri joined Bandhan Bank as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in February 2024.

The bank has not yet announced a successor for the position of Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

16) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Researchers from the Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS) identified a new seahorse species, Hippocampus amandavincentae, resolving a 150-year-old taxonomic confusion surrounding the thorny seahorse (Hippocampus histrix).

The research findings were published in the journal Zootaxa, based on specimens collected from Tuticorin Fisheries Harbour, Tamil Nadu, and marine surveys off Anchuthengu, Kerala.

Detailed Explanation:

Researchers from the Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS) identified a new seahorse species, Hippocampus amandavincentae, resolving a 150-year-old taxonomic confusion surrounding the thorny seahorse (Hippocampus histrix).

The research findings were published in the journal Zootaxa, based on specimens collected from Tuticorin Fisheries Harbour, Tamil Nadu, and marine surveys off Anchuthengu, Kerala.

The study proved that the historically recognised Hippocampus histrix is not a single species, but actually comprises three distinct species, correcting decades of misidentification in museum collections and biodiversity databases.

The research also confirmed that Hippocampus jayakari, earlier considered a variant of Hippocampus histrix, is a separate valid species.

The newly identified species, Hippocampus amandavincentae, was named after internationally renowned marine biologist Amanda Vincent in recognition of her outstanding contributions to marine conservation and seahorse research.

Lead author Shalu Kannan collected the new species from fish bycatch at Tuticorin Fisheries Harbour, which played a key role in the scientific discovery.

 

17) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) developed India’s first fully annotated Telomere-to-Telomere (T2T) reference genome of pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan L. Millsp.) variety ‘Asha’.

Pigeonpea, also known as ‘Arhar’ or ‘Tur’, is one of India’s most important pulse crops and a major source of dietary protein, contributing to food and nutritional security.

Detailed Explanation:

Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) developed India’s first fully annotated Telomere-to-Telomere (T2T) reference genome of pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan L. Millsp.) variety ‘Asha’.

The T2T reference genome of pigeonpea has been approved as a global reference genome to accelerate the development of climate-resilient, high-yielding and nutritionally enriched pigeonpea varieties.

The breakthrough supports the Government of India’s Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses (2025–26 to 2030–31), which aims to achieve around 35 million tonnes of pulse production by 2030–31.

Pigeonpea, also known as ‘Arhar’ or ‘Tur’, is one of India’s most important pulse crops and a major source of dietary protein, contributing to food and nutritional security.

The ICAR–National Institute for Plant Biotechnology (ICAR-NIPB), New Delhi, played a key role in developing the pigeonpea genome resource.

In 2011, ICAR-NIPB published the world’s first draft genome of a pulse crop, pigeonpea variety ‘Asha’, which was also the first crop genome sequenced entirely in India.

The newly developed pigeonpea T2T genome sequence contains 752.65 million DNA base pairs assembled into 92 contigs.

The genome provides a complete representation of all 11 chromosomes of pigeonpea, including 11 centromeres and 22 telomeres, ensuring chromosome-level completeness.

The genome assembly has been designated as NIPB_CcT2T_4 and was deposited in the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) database on 20 April 2026.

 

18) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT Hyderabad), Telangana, in collaboration with Crimson Energy Experts India Private Limited (CEEPL), launched ‘ANUGYAN’ – Nuclear Technology Orientation Programme (NTOP), India’s first industry–academia programme in nuclear technology.

The ANUGYAN Nuclear Training Programme was launched to bridge the talent gap and create a skilled workforce for India’s expanding nuclear energy sector.

The three-month residential programme aims to support India’s target of increasing nuclear power capacity from around 8.8 GW to 100 GW by 2047.

Detailed Explanation:

Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT Hyderabad), Telangana, in collaboration with Crimson Energy Experts India Private Limited (CEEPL), launched ‘ANUGYAN’ – Nuclear Technology Orientation Programme (NTOP), India’s first industry–academia programme in nuclear technology.

The ANUGYAN Nuclear Training Programme was launched to bridge the talent gap and create a skilled workforce for India’s expanding nuclear energy sector.

The three-month residential programme aims to support India’s target of increasing nuclear power capacity from around 8.8 GW to 100 GW by 2047.

The programme focuses on developing nuclear professionals, engineers and industry experts required for future civil nuclear energy projects.

ANUGYAN NTOP is open to engineering graduates, working professionals, PSU executives, EPC contractors and industrial equipment manufacturers.

The curriculum covers important areas of nuclear engineering, including reactor physics, thermal hydraulics, radiation shielding, nuclear safety and engineering design.

 

19) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Jupiter Wagons Limited (JWL) partnered with Italy-based Lucchini RS Holding S.p.A. and SIMEST (Italian Society for Enterprises Abroad) S.p.A. to establish India’s first fully integrated private-sector railwheel manufacturing platform.

The railwheel manufacturing platform will be developed through Jupiter Tatravagonka Railwheel Factory Private Limited (JTRWF).

Under the partnership, Lucchini RS and SIMEST will acquire a combined 25% stake in JTRWF.

The total investment by Lucchini RS (15% stake) and SIMEST (10% stake) amounts to EUR 28 million (approximately ₹307 crore).

Detailed Explanation:

Jupiter Wagons Limited (JWL) partnered with Italy-based Lucchini RS Holding S.p.A. and SIMEST (Italian Society for Enterprises Abroad) S.p.A. to establish India’s first fully integrated private-sector railwheel manufacturing platform.

The railwheel manufacturing platform will be developed through Jupiter Tatravagonka Railwheel Factory Private Limited (JTRWF).

Under the partnership, Lucchini RS and SIMEST will acquire a combined 25% stake in JTRWF.

The total investment by Lucchini RS (15% stake) and SIMEST (10% stake) amounts to EUR 28 million (approximately ₹307 crore).

The project aims to create a fully integrated railwheel manufacturing ecosystem covering raw material processing, forging, metallurgy, wheel manufacturing and final assembly.

The integrated platform will combine JTRWF’s Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar facility with the upcoming greenfield plant in Odisha.

Lucchini RS will provide advanced railwheel technology, engineering expertise and industrial support for technology transfer, product development and market expansion

20) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

Air India and Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL), a part of AZCON Holding, entered into a codeshare partnership to enhance air connectivity between India and Azerbaijan and strengthen business, tourism and cultural relations between both countries.

The codeshare agreement was signed by Nipun Aggarwal, Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), Air India, and Jamil Manizade, Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), Azerbaijan Airlines.

Under the partnership, Air India will place its ‘AI’ designator code on Azerbaijan Airlines’ daily flights operating between Delhi–Baku and Mumbai–Baku routes.

Detailed Explanation:

Air India and Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL), a part of AZCON Holding, entered into a codeshare partnership to enhance air connectivity between India and Azerbaijan and strengthen business, tourism and cultural relations between both countries.

The codeshare agreement was signed by Nipun Aggarwal, Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), Air India, and Jamil Manizade, Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), Azerbaijan Airlines.

Under the partnership, Air India will place its ‘AI’ designator code on Azerbaijan Airlines’ daily flights operating between Delhi–Baku and Mumbai–Baku routes.

The agreement enables passengers to book Azerbaijan Airlines-operated flights through Air India tickets with an Air India flight number, providing greater travel convenience.

The partnership allows seamless journeys through a single itinerary, including coordinated connections between Air India and Azerbaijan Airlines networks.

Through this codeshare arrangement, Baku becomes a new destination for Air India customers, expanding Air India’s international connectivity without operating its own aircraft on the route.

21) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Pawan Hans Limited (PHL), a Government of India enterprise under the Ministry of Civil Aviation, signed a Non-Binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Noemi Aerospace (Elfly AS), Norway to explore collaboration in next-generation sustainable aviation technologies, with a special focus on electric seaplane solutions.

The MoU was signed in the presence of Union Minister of Civil Aviation Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu and Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation, Samir Kumar Sinha. The agreement was signed by Sunil Kumar Nagdawne, Chairman & Managing Director (CMD), Pawan Hans Limited, and Eric François Lithun, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Noemi Aerospace (Elfly AS).

Detailed Explanation:

Pawan Hans Limited (PHL), a Government of India enterprise under the Ministry of Civil Aviation, signed a Non-Binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Noemi Aerospace (Elfly AS), Norway to explore collaboration in next-generation sustainable aviation technologies, with a special focus on electric seaplane solutions.

The MoU was signed in the presence of Union Minister of Civil Aviation Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu and Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation, Samir Kumar Sinha. The agreement was signed by Sunil Kumar Nagdawne, Chairman & Managing Director (CMD), Pawan Hans Limited, and Eric François Lithun, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Noemi Aerospace (Elfly AS).

The proposed collaboration aims to establish a framework for cooperation in:

Electric seaplane technologies

Skill development and capacity building

Technical knowledge sharing and workshops

Feasibility studies for future seaplane operations and manufacturing.

The initiative supports the Government of India’s vision of promoting regional connectivity, green aviation, innovation-driven growth, island connectivity and emerging aviation technologies, while encouraging sustainable modes of air transport.

 

22) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Google has been ranked as India’s Most Attractive Employer Brand in the Randstad Employer Brand Research (REBR) 2026.

Tata Group secured the 2nd position, while Amazon ranked 3rd in the annual employer brand rankings.

The Randstad Employer Brand Research (REBR) 2026 was conducted by Randstad India.

Detailed Explanation:

Google has been ranked as India’s Most Attractive Employer Brand in the Randstad Employer Brand Research (REBR) 2026.

Tata Group secured the 2nd position, while Amazon ranked 3rd in the annual employer brand rankings.

The Randstad Employer Brand Research (REBR) 2026 was conducted by Randstad India.

The study surveyed nearly 3,500 respondents across India and formed part of a global survey covering more than 1.75 lakh respondents across 34 markets.

Top 10 Most Attractive Employer Brands in India (REBR) 2026:

Google

Tata Group

Amazon

Samsung India

Infosys

Reliance Industries Limited (RIL)

ITC Limited

Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL)

Mahindra & Mahindra Limited (M&M)

Dell Technologies

 

23) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Dr. Dnyandeo Yashwantrao (D. Y.) Patil, former Governor of Tripura and Bihar, renowned educationist, popularly known as “Dada” and “Shikshanmaharshi”, passed away at the age of 90 in Kasba Bawda, Kolhapur, Maharashtra, due to age-related health complications.

The Government of India (GoI) conferred the Padma Shri (4th highest civilian award) on D. Y. Patil in 1991 for his outstanding contributions to education and social service.

Detailed Explanation:

Dr. Dnyandeo Yashwantrao (D. Y.) Patil, former Governor of Tripura and Bihar, renowned educationist, popularly known as “Dada” and “Shikshanmaharshi”, passed away at the age of 90 in Kasba Bawda, Kolhapur, Maharashtra, due to age-related health complications.

The Government of India (GoI) conferred the Padma Shri (4th highest civilian award) on D. Y. Patil in 1991 for his outstanding contributions to education and social service.

Born on 22 October 1935, D. Y. Patil was widely regarded as a pioneer of private higher education in Maharashtra and made remarkable contributions to education and healthcare through institution building.

He founded the D.Y. Patil Group in 1983, which expanded into a network of over 182 educational institutions, 7 universities, and premier healthcare systems across India.

24) Answer: D

Senior civic activist N.S. Ramakanth passed away at the age of 88 due to age-related ailments.

N.S. Ramakanth was a renowned sustainable solid waste management (SWM) activist who worked for over three decades for improving waste management practices in Bengaluru, Karnataka.

He was known for his practical, hands-on and action-oriented approach towards environmental conservation and civic issues.

Almitra Patel, a pioneer of sustainable solid waste management in Bengaluru, described Ramakanth as a committed environmental activist.

 

25) Answer: C

About Rajasthan:

Chief Minister: Bhajan Lal Sharma

Governor: Haribhau Bagade

Capital: Jaipur

National Parks: Ranthambore National Park, Sariska National Park, Keoladeo Ghana National Park, Desert National Park, Mukundra Hills National Park

Wildlife Sanctuaries: Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary, Kailadevi Wildlife Sanctuary, Kesarbagh Wildlife Sanctuary, Todgarh-Raoli Wildlife Sanctuary, Jawahar Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary, Sitamata Wildlife Sanctuary, Ramgarh Vishdhari Wildlife Sanctuary, Bhensrodgarh Wildlife Sanctuary, Phulwari Wildlife Sanctuary