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1) In banking terminology, what does the abbreviation “CASA” stand for?

(a) Credit and Savings Account

(b) Current Account and Savings Account

(c) Cash and Savings Assets

(d) Current and Secured Advances

(e) Capital and Savings Allocation

2) Which organization’s brand turnover crossed ₹1 lakh crore in FY 2025–26, making it India’s largest fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) cooperative?

(a) Amway India

(b) Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL)

(c) Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF)

(d) ITC Limited

(e) Nestlé India

3) Which bank crossed the ₹30 lakh crore global business milestone (deposits + advances) for the first time in March 2026?

(a) State Bank of India (SBI)

(b) Punjab National Bank (PNB)

(c) ICICI Bank

(d) HDFC Bank

(e) Bank of Baroda (BoB)

4) In 2026, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) imposed a monetary penalty of ₹10.30 lakh on which company for non-compliance with regulatory norms related to leverage ratio and supervisory filings?

(a) Capital First Limited

(b) Exclusive Capital Limited

(c) ICICI Securities Limited

(d) Axis Capital Limited

(e) HDFC Capital Advisors

 

5) Which bank has launched a digital mobile number update facility on its mobile banking app using Aadhaar Face Authentication?

(a) State Bank of India (SBI)

(b) HDFC Bank

(c) ICICI Bank 

(d) Axis Bank

(e) Kotak Mahindra Bank

6) As of 2026, India is the second-largest producer in the world of which sector, contributing about 8% of global production?

(a) Poultry

(b) Aquaculture / Fisheries

(c) Dairy

(d) Horticulture

(e) Textiles

7) In FY 2025–26, India’s coal sector achieved a milestone by crossing 200 Million Tonnes (MT) in combined production and dispatch from captive and commercial coal blocks. What was the actual coal production reported?

(a) 210.46 MT

(b) 200.00 MT

(c) 190.95 MT

(d) 204.61 MT

(e) 220.00 MT

 

8) Which of the following statements is true regarding the Gujarat High Court’s policy on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in judicial processes?

(a) AI can be used to draft judgments under human supervision.

(b) AI can assist in judicial reasoning and interpretation of law.

(c) AI cannot be used for decision-making, drafting judgments, or influencing judicial outcomes.

(d) AI can review judgments generated by other AI systems.

(e) AI can determine bail and sentencing with court approval.

 

9) Which major railway infrastructure project was successfully completed by Indian Railways in March 2026, spanning 1,506 km from Jawaharlal Nehru Port Terminal (Maharashtra) to Dadri?

(a) Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC)

(b) Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC)

(c) Golden Quadrilateral Railway Corridor

(d) North–South Freight Expressway

(e) Diamond Quadrilateral Rail Network

10) In FY 2025–26, India’s maritime sector achieved a record cargo handling of 915.17 million tonnes (MT). Which port handled the highest cargo volume during this period?

(a) Paradip Port Authority

(b) Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority

(c) Mumbai Port

(d) Visakhapatnam Port

(e) Deendayal Port Authority

 

11) Which film emerged as the biggest winner at the Chetak Screen Awards 2026, winning 14 multiple awards across major performance and technical categories?

(a) Homebound

(b) Dhurandhar

(c) Saiyaara

(d) Haq

(e) Stolen

12) Which Indian Navy ship arrived at Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania, to strengthen maritime cooperation and conduct joint training exercises in the South West Indian Ocean Region?

(a) INS Vikramaditya

(b) INS Kolkata

(c) INS Chennai

(d) INS Trikand

(e) INS Shivalik

 

13) What was the all-time high value of India’s defence exports in the Financial Year 2026?

(a) ₹23,622 crore

(b) ₹38,424 crore

(c) ₹30,000 crore

(d) ₹40,000 crore

(e) ₹45,500 crore

14) Which organization signed an agreement with M/s Scharge Pvt Limited for the project “Powering EV Charging Innovation” under the India–UK Collaborative R&D Programme?

(a) NITI Aayog

(b) Technology Development Board (TDB)

(c) Ministry of Heavy Industries

(d) Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE)

(e) Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA)

15) As of 2026, the Strengthening Adaptive Development and Humane Aptitude for National Advancement (Sādhana) Saptah, organised from April 2–8, aims to promote citizen-centric governance and skill development. Which of the following organisations is NOT involved in its organisation?

(a) Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT)

(b) Capacity Building Commission (CBC)

(c) Karmayogi Bharat

(d) NITI Aayog

(e) Mission Karmayogi

16) Which Indian telecom company became the world’s second-largest mobile operator in 2026 with over 650 million global subscribers?

(a) Reliance Jio

(b) Bharti Airtel

(c) Vodafone Idea

(d) BSNL

(e) Tata Communications

17) Which company launched the “1 Panchayat – 1 Pandit – SANATANAI Shop on Wheels by EMT” initiative to promote local spiritual entrepreneurship across India?

(a) MakeMyTrip

(b) Paytm Travel

(c) Yatra

(d) IRCTC

(e) EaseMyTrip

18) Which missile system did Japan deploy for the first time at Camp Kengun, Kumamoto, providing a standoff strike capability with a range of ~1,000 km?

(a) Type-90 Surface-to-Air Missile

(b) Type-12 Land-to-Ship Missile

(c) Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3)

(d) Tomahawk Cruise Missile

(e) Type-88 Anti-Ship Missile

19) Which Indian athlete won the men’s long jump at the Indian Athletics Series 2026 with a jump of 8.15 metres, marking a comeback after knee surgery in 2024?

(a) Murali Sreeshankar

(b) Neeraj Chopra

(c) Ankit Sharma

(d) Jai Bhagwan

(e) Arpinder Singh

 

20) Who became the first fast bowler to take 200 wickets in the Indian Premier League (IPL) during the 2026 season?

(a) Bhuvneshwar Kumar

(b) Jasprit Bumrah

(c) Mohammed Shami

(d) Kagiso Rabada

(e) Dwayne Bravo

 

Answers:

1) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) reported that the Current Account and Savings Account (CASA) ratio declined to a 2-year low of 37.9% in the December 2025 quarter, compared to 40.1% in December 2023.

CASA (Current Account Savings Account) ratio represents the proportion of low-cost deposits (current + savings accounts) in a bank’s total deposits.

The decline was mainly due to a fall in savings account deposits, whose share dropped by 210 basis points to 28.9%.

Detailed Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) reported that the Current Account and Savings Account (CASA) ratio declined to a 2-year low of 37.9% in the December 2025 quarter, compared to 40.1% in December 2023.

CASA (Current Account Savings Account) ratio represents the proportion of low-cost deposits (current + savings accounts) in a bank’s total deposits.

The decline was mainly due to a fall in savings account deposits, whose share dropped by 210 basis points to 28.9%.

Depositors are shifting towards higher-yielding investment options such as equities, Mutual Funds (MFs), and gold, indicating a slowdown in deposit mobilisation.

Total bank deposits grew by 10% Year-on-Year (YoY) to ₹239.8 lakh crore.

Savings deposits increased by 8% YoY to ₹69.4 lakh crore, while current account deposits grew by 10% YoY to ₹21.4 lakh crore.

Certificates of Deposit (CD) issuances reached a record ₹15.5 lakh crore in FY26, showing a 17% YoY growth.

Banks are increasingly relying on market borrowings (CDs) to support credit growth, amid declining CASA share.

2) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation Limited (GCMMF), which markets the Amul brand, achieved a major milestone with its brand turnover crossing ₹1 lakh crore in Financial Year (FY) 2025–26.

This reflects an 11% growth over the previous year’s turnover of ₹90,000 crore (FY 2024–25).

GCMMF’s own sales turnover stood at ₹73,450 crore, registering an 11.4% increase from ₹65,911 crore in the previous year.

Detailed Explanation:

The Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation Limited (GCMMF), which markets the Amul brand, achieved a major milestone with its brand turnover crossing ₹1 lakh crore in Financial Year (FY) 2025–26.

This reflects an 11% growth over the previous year’s turnover of ₹90,000 crore (FY 2024–25).

GCMMF’s own sales turnover stood at ₹73,450 crore, registering an 11.4% increase from ₹65,911 crore in the previous year.

With this performance, GCMMF has emerged as the largest fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) organisation in India.

The growth was driven by a wide portfolio of over 1,200 product packs, an extensive distribution network, and adaptation to changing consumer demand.

GCMMF operates through 18 member district cooperatives, combining localised strategies with a strong national brand presence.

Amul was ranked the world’s No.1 cooperative by the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA).

 

3) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

Bank of Baroda (BoB) crossed the ₹30 lakh crore global business milestone (deposits + advances) for the first time, reaching ₹30.78 lakh crore in March 2026.

BoB recorded a 13.93% year-on-year (YoY) growth in global business during Q4 FY26.

Global deposits grew by 12% YoY to ₹16.48 lakh crore, while global advances increased by 16.23% YoY to ₹14.30 lakh crore.

Detailed Explanation:

Bank of Baroda (BoB) crossed the ₹30 lakh crore global business milestone (deposits + advances) for the first time, reaching ₹30.78 lakh crore in March 2026.

BoB recorded a 13.93% year-on-year (YoY) growth in global business during Q4 FY26.

Global deposits grew by 12% YoY to ₹16.48 lakh crore, while global advances increased by 16.23% YoY to ₹14.30 lakh crore.

Domestic deposits increased by 12.83% YoY to ₹14.01 lakh crore as of March-end 2026.

Domestic advances rose by 14.56% YoY to ₹11.69 lakh crore at March-end 2026.

Domestic retail advances recorded a 17.93% YoY growth, reaching ₹3.02 lakh crore as of March-end 2026.

The growth in BoB’s global business reflects strong performance across deposits and advances, both domestic and international.

 

4) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) imposed a monetary penalty of ₹10.30 lakh on Exclusive Capital Limited.

The penalty was imposed for non-compliance with RBI directions related to leverage ratio, filing of supervisory returns, and submission of balance sheet.

Detailed Explanation:

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) imposed a monetary penalty of ₹10.30 lakh on Exclusive Capital Limited.

The penalty was imposed for non-compliance with RBI directions related to leverage ratio, filing of supervisory returns, and submission of balance sheet.

Action was taken under the provisions of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, specifically Sections 58G(1)(b) and 58B(5)(aa).

The company was found to have breached the permissible leverage ratio limit, violating RBI regulatory norms.

 

5) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Axis Bank has launched a digital mobile number update facility on its mobile banking app using Aadhaar Face Authentication.

The feature allows customers to update their registered mobile numbers anytime and anywhere through a secure three-step authentication process.

Detailed Explanation:

Axis Bank has launched a digital mobile number update facility on its mobile banking app using Aadhaar Face Authentication.

The feature allows customers to update their registered mobile numbers anytime and anywhere through a secure three-step authentication process.

The system uses facial recognition technology by matching a live image of the customer with the Aadhaar database records maintained by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI).

The solution enables self-service mobile number updates, complementing traditional branch-based support services.

The Aadhaar Face Authentication system ensures secure verification by validating identity through real-time facial matching.

 

6) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

India’s fisheries sector has emerged as a major contributor to food security, employment, export earnings and sustainable livelihoods, supported by a record investment of ₹39,272 crore by the Government of India since 2015.

The sector supports nearly 30 million fishers and fish farmers at the primary level and almost twice as many across the fisheries value chain.

India is the second-largest aquaculture producer globally, contributing about 8% of global fish production.

Detailed Explanation:

India’s fisheries sector has emerged as a major contributor to food security, employment, export earnings and sustainable livelihoods, supported by a record investment of ₹39,272 crore by the Government of India since 2015.

The sector supports nearly 30 million fishers and fish farmers at the primary level and almost twice as many across the fisheries value chain.

India is the second-largest aquaculture producer globally, contributing about 8% of global fish production.

India’s fish production increased from 141.64 lakh tonnes in Financial Year 2019–20 to 197.75 lakh tonnes in Financial Year 2024–25, registering an average annual growth rate of around 7%.

India’s marine product exports more than doubled from ₹30,213 crore in Financial Year 2013–14 to ₹62,408 crore in Financial Year 2024–25, with shrimp exports alone contributing ₹43,334 crore.

 

7) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

The Ministry of Coal marked Financial Year 2025–26 as a watershed year for India’s coal sector, with combined production and dispatch from captive and commercial coal blocks crossing the 200 Million Tonnes (MT) mark for the first time.

As on 31 March 2026, coal production from captive and commercial mines reached 210.46 MT, registering a 10.22% year-on-year growth compared to 190.95 MT in Financial Year 2024–25.

Detailed Explanation:

The Ministry of Coal marked Financial Year 2025–26 as a watershed year for India’s coal sector, with combined production and dispatch from captive and commercial coal blocks crossing the 200 Million Tonnes (MT) mark for the first time.

As on 31 March 2026, coal production from captive and commercial mines reached 210.46 MT, registering a 10.22% year-on-year growth compared to 190.95 MT in Financial Year 2024–25.

Coal dispatch from these mines reached 204.61 MT, showing a 7.35% increase over 190.42 MT in Financial Year 2024–25, reflecting improved logistics efficiency and stronger coal supply chain performance.

During Financial Year 2025–26, 12 captive and commercial coal blocks were operationalized through Mine Opening Permission (MOP), adding more than 86 MT of annual production capacity.

Additionally, 7 coal blocks commenced production within the same financial year, demonstrating faster project execution and improved regulatory coordination.

 

8) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The Gujarat High Court issued a policy banning the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in judicial decision-making and drafting of judgments, emphasizing that human reasoning must remain central to the justice delivery system.

As per the guidelines issued by the Gujarat High Court:

Artificial Intelligence cannot be used for decision-making or adjudication

It cannot assist in judicial reasoning or interpretation of law

Use of Artificial Intelligence for drafting or generating judgments, orders or rulings is prohibited

Detailed Explanation:

The Gujarat High Court issued a policy banning the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in judicial decision-making and drafting of judgments, emphasizing that human reasoning must remain central to the justice delivery system.

As per the guidelines issued by the Gujarat High Court:

Artificial Intelligence cannot be used for decision-making or adjudication

It cannot assist in judicial reasoning or interpretation of law

Use of Artificial Intelligence for drafting or generating judgments, orders or rulings is prohibited

Artificial Intelligence cannot influence bail decisions, sentencing or determination of legal rights

Even reviewing Artificial Intelligence-generated judgments is not acceptable, reinforcing that judicial responsibility cannot be delegated

The Gujarat High Court also imposed strict restrictions on the handling of legal data using Artificial Intelligence, stating that Artificial Intelligence is not allowed to:

Process names, addresses or personal details of individuals or parties

Access confidential legal strategies or communications

Generate or modify evidence or legal documents

Categorize or evaluate evidentiary material related to judicial proceedings

However, the court permitted limited use of Artificial Intelligence in non-decisional and administrative functions, including:

Legal research and case law analysis

Identifying precedents and statutory interpretation with verification

Supporting administrative tasks and case management

Drafting circulars, notices and training materials

 

9) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Indian Railways successfully completed the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC), marking a major milestone in India’s railway infrastructure development.

The Western Dedicated Freight Corridor spans 1,506 kilometres from Jawaharlal Nehru Port Terminal (Maharashtra) to Dadri.

The corridor has been executed by the Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL) under the Ministry of Railways.

The final milestone was achieved on 31 March 2026 with successful trial runs on the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Terminal–New Saphale section, confirming full operational readiness of the corridor.

Detailed Explanation:

Indian Railways successfully completed the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC), marking a major milestone in India’s railway infrastructure development.

The Western Dedicated Freight Corridor spans 1,506 kilometres from Jawaharlal Nehru Port Terminal (Maharashtra) to Dadri.

The corridor has been executed by the Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL) under the Ministry of Railways.

The final milestone was achieved on 31 March 2026 with successful trial runs on the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Terminal–New Saphale section, confirming full operational readiness of the corridor.

The corridor is a high-capacity double-line electrified freight corridor, designed specifically for heavy and long freight trains.

The Western Dedicated Freight Corridor is expected to:

Double freight carrying capacity

Enable faster freight movement across western India

Reduce transportation time and logistics costs

Improve port connectivity, especially with Jawaharlal Nehru Port Terminal

Enhance efficiency of supply chains

Strengthen overall logistics performance in India

The Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC), another major freight corridor project, has a length of 1,337 kilometres and runs from Ludhiana (Punjab) to Sonnagar, and is already completed and operational.

 

10) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

India’s maritime sector achieved a record cargo handling of 915.17 million tonnes (MT) in Financial Year 2025–26, surpassing the annual target of 904 MT and registering a 7.06% year-on-year growth.

The performance was reported by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, highlighting India’s growing trade capacity and strengthening maritime infrastructure.

Top performing ports in terms of cargo handled:

Deendayal Port Authority – 160.11 MT

Paradip Port Authority – 156.45 MT

Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority – 102.01 MT

Detailed Explanation:

India’s maritime sector achieved a record cargo handling of 915.17 million tonnes (MT) in Financial Year 2025–26, surpassing the annual target of 904 MT and registering a 7.06% year-on-year growth.

The performance was reported by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, highlighting India’s growing trade capacity and strengthening maritime infrastructure.

Top performing ports in terms of cargo handled:

Deendayal Port Authority – 160.11 MT

Paradip Port Authority – 156.45 MT

Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority – 102.01 MT

Other major contributors included ports at Visakhapatnam, Mumbai, Chennai, and New Mangalore, which also significantly supported overall cargo handling.

Fastest growing ports in Financial Year 2025–26:

Mormugao Port Authority – 15.91% growth

Kolkata Dock System – 14.28% growth

Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority – 10.74% growth

 

11) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Chetak Screen Awards 2026 celebrated outstanding achievements in Indian cinema at a grand ceremony held in New Delhi.

The film Dhurandhar emerged as the biggest winner of the night, winning 14 awards across major performance and technical categories.

The Best Film award was won by Homebound, which was also nominated for the Academy Awards 2026, highlighting its strong storytelling and global recognition.

Ranveer Singh won the Best Actor (Male) award for Dhurandhar.

Yami Gautam won the Best Actor (Female) award for Haq.

Aditya Dhar won the Best Director award for Dhurandhar.

Detailed Explanation:

The Chetak Screen Awards 2026 celebrated outstanding achievements in Indian cinema at a grand ceremony held in New Delhi.

The film Dhurandhar emerged as the biggest winner of the night, winning 14 awards across major performance and technical categories.

The Best Film award was won by Homebound, which was also nominated for the Academy Awards 2026, highlighting its strong storytelling and global recognition.

Ranveer Singh won the Best Actor (Male) award for Dhurandhar.

Yami Gautam won the Best Actor (Female) award for Haq.

Aditya Dhar won the Best Director award for Dhurandhar.

Akshaye Khanna won the Best Supporting Actor (Male) award for Dhurandhar.

Shalini Vatsa won the Best Supporting Actor (Female) award for Homebound.

Ahaan Panday won the Breakthrough Actor (Male) award for Saiyaara.

Aneet Padda won the Breakthrough Actor (Female) award for Saiyaara.

Shazia Iqbal won the Breakthrough Director award for Dhadak 2.

Vikash Nowlakha won the Best Cinematography award for Dhurandhar.

Shivkumar V. Panicker won the Best Editing award for Dhurandhar.

Saini S. Johray won the Best Production Design award for Dhurandhar.

Bishwadeep Chatterjee won the Best Sound Design award for Dhurandhar.

Dhurandhar also won the Best Special Effects (Visual Effects) award.

Homebound won the Best Story and Screenplay award.

Aditya Dhar won the Best Dialogue award for Dhurandhar.

The Best Song award was won by the title track of Saiyaara.

Gulzar won the Best Lyrics award for Gustaakh Ishq.

Faheem Abdullah won the Best Playback Singer (Male) award for Saiyaara.

Shreya Ghoshal won the Best Playback Singer (Female) award for Saiyaara.

Shashwat Sachdev won the Best Background Score award for Dhurandhar.

Shararat won the Best Choreography award for Dhurandhar.

Chhaava and Dhurandhar jointly received the Best Costume Design award.

Dhurandhar also won awards for Best Makeup and Hairstyling and Best Action.

Haq received the Best Film for Gender Sensitivity award.

In the Over The Top platform category, Stolen won the Best Over The Top Film award.

Abhishek Banerjee won the Best Over The Top Actor (Male) award for Stolen.

Sanya Malhotra won the Best Over The Top Actor (Female) award for Mrs.

Karan Tejpal won the Best Over The Top Director award for Stolen, which also received the Best Over The Top Script award.

 

12) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

INS Trikand, a frontline guided missile frigate of the Indian Navy, arrived at Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania as part of its deployment in the South West Indian Ocean Region.

The visit aims to strengthen maritime cooperation and enhance bilateral ties between India and Tanzania.

Detailed Explanation:

INS Trikand, a frontline guided missile frigate of the Indian Navy, arrived at Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania as part of its deployment in the South West Indian Ocean Region.

The visit aims to strengthen maritime cooperation and enhance bilateral ties between India and Tanzania.

Engagements include professional interactions and joint training exercises with the Tanzania Navy to improve interoperability and operational coordination.

The visit also features social and community engagements such as friendly sports events, yoga sessions, and a cultural evening onboard to promote people-to-people connections.

 

13) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

India’s defence exports reached an all-time high of ₹38,424 crore in Financial Year (FY) 26, registering a 62.66% growth over ₹23,622 crore in FY25.

Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) contributed 54.84% (₹21,071 crore), while the private sector contributed 45.16% (₹17,353 crore).

Detailed Explanation:

India’s defence exports reached an all-time high of ₹38,424 crore in Financial Year (FY) 26, registering a 62.66% growth over ₹23,622 crore in FY25.

Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) contributed 54.84% (₹21,071 crore), while the private sector contributed 45.16% (₹17,353 crore).

DPSU exports surged by 151%, while private sector exports grew by 14%, indicating strong participation from both sectors.

India now exports defence equipment to 80+ countries, including BrahMos missiles, Akash air defence systems, Dornier aircraft, Pinaka rockets, torpedoes, and armoured vehicles.

The number of defence exporters increased to 145 from 128, reflecting expansion of the domestic defence ecosystem.

The sharp rise in exports represents about three times growth over the past five years, showing long-term growth in India’s defence manufacturing and export capabilities.

14) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Technology Development Board (TDB) under the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India signed an agreement with M/s Scharge Pvt Limited for the project “Powering EV Charging Innovation.”

The project is supported under the India–United Kingdom (UK) Collaborative R&D Programme for Industrial Sustainability, in partnership with UK-based Albright Product Design Limited.

Detailed Explanation:

The Technology Development Board (TDB) under the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India signed an agreement with M/s Scharge Pvt Limited for the project “Powering EV Charging Innovation.”

The project is supported under the India–United Kingdom (UK) Collaborative R&D Programme for Industrial Sustainability, in partnership with UK-based Albright Product Design Limited.

The initiative aims to develop advanced and efficient Electric Vehicle (EV) charging solutions, particularly for commercial fleet and depot operations.

The project integrates an innovative EV charger charge controller developed by Scharge Pvt Limited with a patented automated cable management system from the UK partner.

 

15) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Strengthening Adaptive Development and Humane Aptitude for National Advancement (Sādhana) Saptah 2026 is being organised from April 2–8, 2026 to promote citizen-centric governance and skill development across civil services.

It is organised by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Capacity Building Commission (CBC), and Karmayogi Bharat, marking 5 years of Mission Karmayogi.

Detailed Explanation:

Strengthening Adaptive Development and Humane Aptitude for National Advancement (Sādhana) Saptah 2026 is being organised from April 2–8, 2026 to promote citizen-centric governance and skill development across civil services.

It is organised by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Capacity Building Commission (CBC), and Karmayogi Bharat, marking 5 years of Mission Karmayogi.

Sādhana Saptah is structured around three themes — Technology, Tradition, and Tangible Outcomes — to enhance governance efficiency and citizen impact.

The initiative carries the tagline “Ham Bane Karmayogi” and also marks the Foundation Day of the Capacity Building Commission.

Each Ministry/Department will present two priority technology interventions, two sector-relevant indigenous/traditional models, and three measurable outcome commitments for FY 2026–27.

 

16) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Bharti Airtel has become the world’s second-largest mobile operator, crossing 650 million global mobile subscribers as per GSMA data.

This milestone positions Airtel just behind the largest telecom operator globally, based on subscriber count.

Detailed Explanation:

Bharti Airtel has become the world’s second-largest mobile operator, crossing 650 million global mobile subscribers as per GSMA data.

This milestone positions Airtel just behind the largest telecom operator globally, based on subscriber count.

The achievement reflects Airtel’s strong growth driven by consistent service quality, network expansion, and innovation-led operations.

Airtel operates across India and 13 African countries (14 countries total), highlighting its strong global telecom footprint.

In India, Airtel serves 368 million mobile customers, forming a major share of its total subscriber base.

Airtel is strengthening its global connectivity ecosystem through partnerships with Eutelsat OneWeb and SpaceX for LEO satellite-based broadband services.

17) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

Easy Trip Planners Limited (EaseMyTrip) has entered into a strategic collaboration with the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), Sanatan AI, and the Bhagva platform to launch an entrepreneurship initiative in India’s spiritual services sector.

The initiative is titled “1 Panchayat – 1 Pandit – SANATANAI Shop on Wheels by EMT”, aimed at promoting local spiritual entrepreneurship.

Detailed Explanation:

Easy Trip Planners Limited (EaseMyTrip) has entered into a strategic collaboration with the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), Sanatan AI, and the Bhagva platform to launch an entrepreneurship initiative in India’s spiritual services sector.

The initiative is titled “1 Panchayat – 1 Pandit – SANATANAI Shop on Wheels by EMT”, aimed at promoting local spiritual entrepreneurship.

It plans to deploy EV-based mobile service units across up to 2 lakh Panchayats over a period of five years.

These units will function as mobile spiritual commerce hubs, providing services such as pooja bookings, pooja samagri supply, virtual darshan, religious events (kathas and jagrans), and pilgrimage travel planning.

The initiative targets Pandits, Pujaris, and Sanskrit-trained youth, enabling them to become certified micro-entrepreneurs.

 

18) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Japan has deployed its first long-range missile system, the upgraded Type-12 land-to-ship missile, at Camp Kengun in Kumamoto.

The missile is developed by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and has a range of approximately 1,000 km, significantly higher than the earlier 200 km version.

Detailed Explanation:

Japan has deployed its first long-range missile system, the upgraded Type-12 land-to-ship missile, at Camp Kengun in Kumamoto.

The missile is developed by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and has a range of approximately 1,000 km, significantly higher than the earlier 200 km version.

This deployment provides Japan with a standoff strike capability, enabling it to target enemy bases from long distances.

It marks a major shift in Japan’s defence posture away from its traditional strict self-defense-only policy.

Japan is also strengthening its defence capabilities by deploying advanced systems such as hypersonic glide vehicles (HGVs).

19) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Murali Sreeshankar won the men’s long jump event at the Indian Athletics Series 2026, registering a jump of 8.15 metres.

The event was held at Kanteerava Stadium, where he was the only athlet e to cross the 8-metre mark.

Detailed Explanation:

Murali Sreeshankar won the men’s long jump event at the Indian Athletics Series 2026, registering a jump of 8.15 metres.

The event was held at Kanteerava Stadium, where he was the only athlet e to cross the 8-metre mark.

This performance marked his season-best effort and strong comeback after knee surgery in 2024.

The injury had forced him to miss the Paris Olympics 2024, making this victory a significant milestone in his return to top-level competition.

After returning from injury, he also participated in the World Athletics Championships 2025, where he struggled to reach peak form.

His previous best jump last season was 8.13 metres, slightly lower than his current performance of 8.15 metres, indicating improving form and consistency.

 

20) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Bhuvneshwar Kumar created history by becoming the first fast bowler to take 200 wickets in the Indian Premier League (IPL) during the match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Chennai Super Kings in the IPL 2026 season.

Detailed Explanation:

Bhuvneshwar Kumar created history by becoming the first fast bowler to take 200 wickets in the Indian Premier League (IPL) during the match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Chennai Super Kings in the IPL 2026 season.

He achieved the milestone by dismissing Ayush Mhatre, becoming only the second bowler overall after Yuzvendra Chahal to reach 200 wickets in IPL history.

This achievement is significant because spin bowlers have traditionally dominated the top wicket-taking positions in IPL history, making Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s milestone notable for fast bowlers.

Yuzvendra Chahal currently remains the highest wicket-taker in IPL history, with Bhuvneshwar Kumar placed second on the all-time list.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar made his IPL debut in 2011 and has represented franchises including Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Pune Warriors India, and Sunrisers Hyderabad.