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1) As per the news, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) imposed a monetary penalty of ₹63.6 lakh on which institution for violations related to KYC norms, charging excess interest, and the Fair Practices Code for Lenders?

(a) GIC Housing Finance

(b) Bank of Baroda

(c) HDFC Bank

(d) LIC Housing Finance

(e) Punjab National Bank

 

2) As per the news, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a USD 230 million loan for which project in Tamil Nadu?

(a) Chennai Coastal Resilience Project

(b) Chennai Urban Water and Sanitation Modernisation Project

(c) Tamil Nadu Smart Drainage Mission

(d) Greater Chennai Clean Water Initiative

(e) Chennai Metro Water Expansion Project

 

3) As per the news, Paytm Europe Payments S.A. received a Payment Institution (PI) Licence from which financial regulator?

(a) European Central Bank (ECB)

(b) European Banking Authority (EBA)

(c) Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)

(d) Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF)

(e) Banque de France

 

4) As per the news, which type of tax system is Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India?

(a) Origin-based production tax

(b) Destination-based consumption tax

(c) Export-based customs tax

(d) Direct income tax

(e) Wealth-based taxation system

5) As per the news, the newly inaugurated CG Semi facility at Sanand, Gujarat, is related to which segment of semiconductor manufacturing?

(a) Wafer fabrication only

(b) Chip design software development

(c) Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT)

(d) Rare earth mineral extraction

(e) Solar semiconductor coating

6) As per the news, which initiative was launched by the Delhi Government to modernise the infrastructure of government schools?

(a) Mission Shiksha Setu

(b) Mission Pragati Path

(c) Mission Vidya Jyoti

(d) Mission School Vikas

(e) Mission Kayakalp

 

7) As per the news, India will chair the Ninth Session of the Intergovernmental Group of Experts (IGE) on which subject under UNCTAD?

(a) International Trade and Tariff Reforms

(b) Consumer Protection Law and Policy

(c) Climate Finance and Sustainable Investment

(d) Digital Public Infrastructure Governance

(e) Competition in Global Agriculture Markets

 

8) As per the news, India Commemorates 125th Birth Anniversary of Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee. He is known as the founder of which political party in 1951?

(a) Bharatiya Jana Sangh

(b) Bharatiya Janata Party

(c) Swatantra Party

(d) Indian National Congress

(e) Praja Socialist Party

 

9) As per the news, the AI for Good Global Commission was launched by which organisation?

(a) World Economic Forum (WEF)

(b) UNESCO

(c) United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

(d) International Telecommunication Union (ITU)

(e) Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)

 

10) As per the news, which edition of the India-Japan Annual Summit was recently held in New Delhi during the visit of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi?

(a) 14th

(b) 16th

(c) 15th

(d) 17th

(e) 18th

 

11) As per the news, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) received the Gold Award at the National Awards for e-Governance 2026 for which AI-powered platform?

(a) ICMR-HEALTHNET

(b) ICMR-DIGIHEAL

(c) ICMR-SANJEEVANI

(d) ICMR-MEDCARE

(e) ICMR-MINDS

 

12)  As per the news, who has assumed charge as the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL)?

(a) Captain Ganti Venkateswarlu

(b) Rear Admiral (Retd.) C. Raghuram

(c) Sanjeev Kumar

(d) Admiral R. Hari Kumar

(e) P. S. Reddy

 

13) As per the news, who was declared the winner of Peru’s 2026 Presidential Election?

(a) Dina Boluarte

(b) José María Balcázar

(c) Pedro Castillo

(d) Keiko Fujimori

(e) Rafael López Aliaga

 

14) As per the news, VIJAY, unveiled by General Dhiraj Seth after assuming charge as Chief of the Army Staff, stands for______________

(a) Vision, Integrity, Joint Operations, Agility and Youth

(b) Vigilance, Innovation, Jointness and Integration, Aatmanirbharta, and Yodha first

(c) Victory, Intelligence, Justice, Action and Yield

(d) Valour, Initiative, Growth, Joint Command and Advancement

(e) Vigilance, Infrastructure, Governance, Jawan Welfare and Yearly Modernisation

 

15) As per the news, AgniKul Cosmos signed an MoU with which company to develop an end-to-end Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) Earth-observation ecosystem from India?

(a) SpaceX

(b) Arianespace

(c) OneWeb

(d) Planet Labs

(e) ICEYE

 

16) As per the news, ABHA under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) is a:

(a) 10-digit hospital registration code

(b) 12-digit insurance policy number

(c) 14-digit unique digital health identifier

(d) 16-digit digital prescription number

(e) 8-digit patient verification code

 

17) As per the news, the newly discovered deep-sea fish species Cyttopsis indica (Indian dory) was found in which sea region?

(a) Bay of Bengal

(b) Andaman Sea

(c) Arabian Sea

(d) Red Sea

(e) Mediterranean Sea

 

18) As per the news, astronomers used which radio array to discover a hidden population of weakly active supermassive black holes in nearby galaxies?

(a) ALMA

(b) VLA

(c) FAST

(d) MeerKAT

(e) e-MERLIN

19) As per the news, consider the following statements regarding India’s performance in the Global Passport Index (GPI) 2026:

India ranked 125th out of 197 countries in the Global Passport Index 2026.

The Global Passport Index is published by Global Citizen Solutions.

India ranked 94th in the Investment Opportunities component of the index.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) All are correct

(e) 1 only

 

20)As per the news, consider the following statements regarding the U.S. News & World Report 2026 global rankings:

The United States was ranked as the world’s most influential country.

India secured the 16th position in the rankings.

The United Kingdom was ranked third among the world’s most influential countries.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 only

(d) 3 only

(e) 1 and 3 only

 

21) As per the news, which state received the highest number of new Geographical Indication (GI) registrations in FY 2025–26?

(a) West Bengal

(b) Himachal Pradesh

(c) Madhya Pradesh

(d) Uttar Pradesh

(e) Tamil Nadu

 

22) As per the news, Neymar Jr. announced his retirement from international football after Brazil’s defeat in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup against which country?

(a) Norway

(b) Spain

(c) Argentina

(d) Germany

(e) Portugal

 

23) As per the news, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi became the youngest player to represent India in international cricket by making his debut in which format?

(a) Test cricket

(b) One Day International (ODI)

(c) Twenty20 International (T20I)

(d) Under-19 International

(e) First-Class cricket

 

24) As per the news, which team won the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 by defeating England in the final?

(a) India

(b) Australia

(c) South Africa

(d) New Zealand

(e) West Indies

 

25) As per the news, which country ranked 1st in the Global Passport Index (GPI) 2026?

(a) Germany

(b) Sweden

(c) Switzerland

(d) United States

(e) Singapore

 

Answers:

1) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) imposed a combined monetary penalty of Rs. 66.7 lakh on Bank of Baroda (BoB) and GIC Housing Finance for non-compliance with regulatory directions.

The penalties were imposed for violations related to Know Your Customer (KYC) norms, lending guidelines, and the Fair Practices Code for Lenders.

The RBI detected these deficiencies during its supervisory inspection of the institutions.

Detailed Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) imposed a combined monetary penalty of Rs. 66.7 lakh on Bank of Baroda (BoB) and GIC Housing Finance for non-compliance with regulatory directions.

The penalties were imposed for violations related to Know Your Customer (KYC) norms, lending guidelines, and the Fair Practices Code for Lenders.

The RBI detected these deficiencies during its supervisory inspection of the institutions.

Bank of Baroda (BoB) was penalized Rs. 63.6 lakh for charging interest rates higher than the contracted rates, failing to upload KYC records to the Central KYC Records Registry (CKYCR) within the prescribed timelines, and violating the Fair Practices Code for Lenders.

GIC Housing Finance was imposed a penalty of Rs. 3.1 lakh for deficiencies in compliance with KYC guidelines.

 

2) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a USD 230 million (approximately Rs. 1,920 crore) loan to modernise and expand Chennai’s water supply and sanitation infrastructure in Tamil Nadu (TN).

The Chennai Urban Water and Sanitation Modernisation Project is expected to benefit around 4.5 million residents in the Greater Chennai Area.

The project is aligned with the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) 2.0 and the Urban Challenge Fund, supporting India’s urban infrastructure modernisation.

Detailed Explanation:

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a USD 230 million (approximately Rs. 1,920 crore) loan to modernise and expand Chennai’s water supply and sanitation infrastructure in Tamil Nadu (TN).

The Chennai Urban Water and Sanitation Modernisation Project is expected to benefit around 4.5 million residents in the Greater Chennai Area.

The project is aligned with the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) 2.0 and the Urban Challenge Fund, supporting India’s urban infrastructure modernisation.

Under the project, more than 170 kilometres (km) of water supply and sewer pipelines will be constructed to improve urban water distribution and sanitation.

The project includes the upgradation of 7 water pumping stations and 38 sewer pumping stations to enhance operational efficiency.

Performance-based contracts will be used to strengthen water utility assets, improve operations management, and ensure long-term sustainability.

Chennai will become the first Indian city to implement a comprehensive Ring-Main Water Distribution System, ensuring balanced water pressure, efficient distribution, equitable supply, and greater resilience to natural hazards.

 

3) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Paytm Europe Payments S.A., the European arm of One97 Communications (Paytm), secured a Payment Institution (PI) Licence from Luxembourg’s financial regulator, Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF).

The PI Licence was officially registered on the CSSF list of payment institutions with effect from 2 July 2026.

The licence authorises Paytm Europe to offer regulated payment services across the European Economic Area (EEA).

The regulatory approval followed Paytm’s May 2026 announcement that Paytm Cloud Technologies Limited (PCTL) would invest an additional EUR 9 million in Paytm Europe Payments S.A.

Detailed Explanation:

Paytm Europe Payments S.A., the European arm of One97 Communications (Paytm), secured a Payment Institution (PI) Licence from Luxembourg’s financial regulator, Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF).

The PI Licence was officially registered on the CSSF list of payment institutions with effect from 2 July 2026.

The licence authorises Paytm Europe to offer regulated payment services across the European Economic Area (EEA).

The regulatory approval followed Paytm’s May 2026 announcement that Paytm Cloud Technologies Limited (PCTL) would invest an additional EUR 9 million in Paytm Europe Payments S.A.

The EUR 9 million capital infusion is intended to meet business funding requirements and increase the company's paid-up capital.

The licence enables Paytm Europe to execute payment transactions and credit transfers, including standing orders, through payment accounts and credit lines.

The approval also authorises the company to provide payment-acquiring services across the EEA.

4) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Goods and Services Tax (GST) was launched on 1 July 2017 under the vision of "One Nation, One Tax", replacing 17 indirect taxes and 13 cesses with a unified indirect tax system.

GST eliminated the cascading effect of taxes (tax on tax), created a common national market, and strengthened the vision of "Ek Bharat – Shreshtha Bharat."

GST is a destination-based consumption tax, where tax revenue accrues to the State in which goods or services are finally consumed.

GST is levied on the supply of goods and services rather than separately on manufacture, sale, or services.

Detailed Explanation:

Goods and Services Tax (GST) was launched on 1 July 2017 under the vision of "One Nation, One Tax", replacing 17 indirect taxes and 13 cesses with a unified indirect tax system.

GST eliminated the cascading effect of taxes (tax on tax), created a common national market, and strengthened the vision of "Ek Bharat – Shreshtha Bharat."

GST is a destination-based consumption tax, where tax revenue accrues to the State in which goods or services are finally consumed.

GST is levied on the supply of goods and services rather than separately on manufacture, sale, or services.

India follows a Dual GST Model, comprising Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST), State Goods and Services Tax (SGST), and Integrated Goods and Services Tax (IGST) for inter-state supplies.

IGST is levied on inter-state supplies, and its rate is generally twice the CGST/SGST rate.

The GST Council is a statutory body that promotes co-operative federalism by enabling joint decision-making between the Central Government and State Governments.

5) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the CG Semi Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) Facility at Sanand, Gujarat, marking a major milestone in India's semiconductor manufacturing journey.

The facility has been developed under the Semicon India Programme to strengthen India's semiconductor ecosystem by expanding chip assembly, packaging, and testing capabilities.

Detailed Explanation:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the CG Semi Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) Facility at Sanand, Gujarat, marking a major milestone in India's semiconductor manufacturing journey.

The facility has been developed under the Semicon India Programme to strengthen India's semiconductor ecosystem by expanding chip assembly, packaging, and testing capabilities.

The project supports India's vision of building a complete semiconductor value chain, covering chip design, fabrication, assembly, packaging, and testing, while promoting technological self-reliance.

An Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) facility performs the final stages of semiconductor manufacturing, including:

Semiconductor chip assembly

Chip packaging

Electrical testing

Quality assurance

Reliability testing

Verification of packaging specifications

OSAT facilities ensure semiconductor chips are ready for use in smartphones, automobiles, industrial equipment, and consumer electronics.

 

6) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

The Delhi Government has launched Mission Kayakalp, a comprehensive initiative to modernise the infrastructure of government schools and provide students with a safe, clean, inclusive, and technology-enabled learning environment.

The mission aims to upgrade school infrastructure through repair of school buildings, modernisation of laboratories, improvement of sanitation facilities, provision of safe drinking water, and enhancement of campus amenities.

Detailed Explanation:

The Delhi Government has launched Mission Kayakalp, a comprehensive initiative to modernise the infrastructure of government schools and provide students with a safe, clean, inclusive, and technology-enabled learning environment.

The mission aims to upgrade school infrastructure through repair of school buildings, modernisation of laboratories, improvement of sanitation facilities, provision of safe drinking water, and enhancement of campus amenities.

According to Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, the objective is to transform government schools into modern, clean, and inspiring centres of learning.

Mission Kayakalp focuses on improving the quality of educational infrastructure, ensuring safe and hygienic learning conditions, strengthening water and sanitation facilities, upgrading science laboratories and other educational facilities, and enhancing accessibility for children with disabilities.

7) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

India will chair the Ninth Session of the Intergovernmental Group of Experts (IGE) on Consumer Protection Law and Policy, organised by the United Nations Trade and Development (UNCTAD).

The three-day meeting will be held at the Palais des Nations, Geneva, Switzerland.

The session will bring together policymakers, regulators, consumer protection authorities, and international organisations to discuss emerging consumer protection challenges and strengthen international cooperation.

Detailed Explanation:

India will chair the Ninth Session of the Intergovernmental Group of Experts (IGE) on Consumer Protection Law and Policy, organised by the United Nations Trade and Development (UNCTAD).

The three-day meeting will be held at the Palais des Nations, Geneva, Switzerland.

The session will bring together policymakers, regulators, consumer protection authorities, and international organisations to discuss emerging consumer protection challenges and strengthen international cooperation.

The Intergovernmental Group of Experts (IGE) on Consumer Protection Law and Policy functions under the United Nations Guidelines for Consumer Protection (UNGCP) and serves as the principal global platform for cooperation on consumer protection policies.

Nidhi Khare, Secretary, Department of Consumer Affairs, will lead the Indian delegation and chair the session, facilitating discussions and building consensus among member countries.

 

8) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

India commemorated the 125th birth anniversary of Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee on 6 July 2026, honouring his contributions as a statesman, educationist, lawyer, parliamentarian, and nationalist leader.

Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee was born on 6 July 1901 in Calcutta (now Kolkata), West Bengal.

In 1951, Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee founded the Bharatiya Jana Sangh (BJS), which later evolved into the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Detailed Explanation:

India commemorated the 125th birth anniversary of Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee on 6 July 2026, honouring his contributions as a statesman, educationist, lawyer, parliamentarian, and nationalist leader.

Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee was born on 6 July 1901 in Calcutta (now Kolkata), West Bengal.

He served as India's first Minister for Industry and Supply in the first Union Cabinet headed by Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru after Independence and played a key role in laying the foundation for India's industrial development.

In 1934, at the age of 33, he became the youngest Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calcutta, where he introduced academic reforms, promoted research, encouraged the use of Indian languages, and strengthened higher education.

In 1951, Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee founded the Bharatiya Jana Sangh (BJS), which later evolved into the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

9) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU), a United Nations (UN)-backed agency, launched the Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Good Global Commission in Geneva, Switzerland.

The AI for Good Global Commission was launched with 44 founding members to strengthen global AI governance, digital inclusion, trust, and innovation frameworks.

Detailed Explanation:

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU), a United Nations (UN)-backed agency, launched the Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Good Global Commission in Geneva, Switzerland.

The AI for Good Global Commission was launched with 44 founding members to strengthen global AI governance, digital inclusion, trust, and innovation frameworks.

The primary objective of the Commission is to ensure Artificial Intelligence (AI) is used as a force for global good by promoting equitable digital inclusion, expanding AI access, strengthening trust, and addressing global inequalities caused by the digital divide.

India is represented among the founding members by Mukesh Ambani (Chairman & Managing Director of Reliance Industries), Sunil Bharti Mittal (Founder & Chairman of Bharti Enterprises Limited), and Lakshmi N. Mittal (Executive Chairman of ArcelorMittal S.A.).

 

10) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The 16th India-Japan Annual Summit was held in New Delhi, where both countries announced 16 key outcomes to deepen bilateral cooperation.

The 16 key outcomes cover strategic sectors including Artificial Intelligence (AI), economic security, clean energy, critical minerals, mobility, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and financial services.

Detailed Explanation:

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi paid a 3-day official visit to India from 1–3 July 2026 at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to participate in the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with PM Sanae Takaichi at Hyderabad House, New Delhi, focusing on economic cooperation, resilient semiconductor supply chains, and critical technologies.

The 16th India-Japan Annual Summit was held in New Delhi, where both countries announced 16 key outcomes to deepen bilateral cooperation.

The 16 key outcomes cover strategic sectors including Artificial Intelligence (AI), economic security, clean energy, critical minerals, mobility, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and financial services.

11) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) received the Gold Award at the National Awards for e-Governance 2026 under the category "Innovation through the Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Other New Age Technologies to Deliver Citizen-Centric Services."

The award was conferred for ICMR-MINDS, an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered mental health management platform designed to improve access to quality mental healthcare across India.

Detailed Explanation:

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) received the Gold Award at the National Awards for e-Governance 2026 under the category "Innovation through the Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Other New Age Technologies to Deliver Citizen-Centric Services."

The award was conferred for ICMR-MINDS, an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered mental health management platform designed to improve access to quality mental healthcare across India.

The award was presented during the 29th National Conference on e-Governance (NCeG), held in Jaipur, Rajasthan, on 1–2 July 2026.

Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, presented the award to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).

ICMR-MINDS aims to integrate mental healthcare with the management of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) by enabling trained frontline healthcare workers to deliver standardised, evidence-based mental health services through digital tools.

12) Answer: B

Rear Admiral (Retd.) Chadrasekhran (C.) Raghuram assumed charge as the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.

Raghuram succeeded Captain Ganti Venkateswarlu, who had been holding the additional charge of CMD since January 2026.

13) Answer: D

Keiko Fujimori, leader of the conservative Popular Force Party, was declared the winner of Peru’s 2026 Presidential Election after a closely contested runoff.

Keiko Fujimori is scheduled to assume office on 28 July 2026 as the President of Peru.

She will succeed interim President José María Balcázar.

 

14) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

General Dhiraj Seth assumed charge as the 31st Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) of the Indian Army (IA) and unveiled the ‘VIJAY’ roadmap to build a technology-driven, future-ready military force.

VIJAY stands for Vigilance, Innovation, Jointness and Integration, Aatmanirbharta, and Yodha first.

Detailed Explanation:

General Dhiraj Seth assumed charge as the 31st Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) of the Indian Army (IA) and unveiled the ‘VIJAY’ roadmap to build a technology-driven, future-ready military force.

VIJAY stands for Vigilance, Innovation, Jointness and Integration, Aatmanirbharta, and Yodha first.

The VIJAY roadmap is aligned with the Ministry of Defence (MoD)’s ‘Decade of Transformation (2023–2032)’, focusing on transforming the Indian Army into a digitized, technology-enabled, self-reliant (Aatmanirbhar), and multi-domain-capable force.

The VIJAY framework was developed under the direction of the Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) and will be implemented across all operational commands of the Indian Army.

 

15) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

AgniKul Cosmos Private Limited, an Indian private space startup, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ICEYE, a Finland-based Earth observation company, to jointly develop an end-to-end Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) Earth-observation ecosystem from India.

The MoU was signed during the Bharat Innovates Summit, held in Nice, France, from 30 June to 1 July 2026.

Detailed Explanation:

AgniKul Cosmos Private Limited, an Indian private space startup, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ICEYE, a Finland-based Earth observation company, to jointly develop an end-to-end Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) Earth-observation ecosystem from India.

The MoU was signed during the Bharat Innovates Summit, held in Nice, France, from 30 June to 1 July 2026.

The collaboration combines ICEYE’s advanced SAR satellite technology with AgniKul Cosmos’ indigenous launch vehicle capability.

The partnership aims to establish a sovereign end-to-end space ecosystem in India, reducing dependence on foreign space systems.

Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellites use radar technology instead of optical cameras to capture high-resolution Earth images, irrespective of cloud cover, weather conditions, or day and night.

 

16) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) was launched in September 2021 by the Government of India to create an integrated, citizen-centric national digital health ecosystem.

ABHA (Ayushman Bharat Health Account) is a 14-digit unique digital health identifier that securely links an individual's health records, healthcare providers, insurers, and national health programmes, similar to Aadhaar.

Healthcare Professionals Registry (HPR) is the national digital registry of verified doctors, AYUSH practitioners, and other healthcare professionals.

Health Facility Registry (HFR) is the national digital registry of hospitals, clinics, diagnostic laboratories, pharmacies, and other healthcare facilities across India.

Unified Health Interface (UHI) functions as the UPI for healthcare, enabling appointment booking, teleconsultations, doctor discovery, and healthcare services through interoperable applications.

Detailed Explanation:

Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) was launched in September 2021 by the Government of India to create an integrated, citizen-centric national digital health ecosystem.

ABDM is one of the world’s largest digital health ecosystems, with over 104 crore health records linked to more than 93 crore Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) accounts.

The mission supports Universal Health Coverage (UHC) by enabling quality healthcare services, reducing paperwork, shortening waiting times, and improving healthcare accessibility.

ABDM securely manages digital patient records, connects patients, hospitals, doctors, laboratories, pharmacies, insurers, and enables seamless portability of health records across ABDM-enabled healthcare facilities.

Health records under ABDM are shared only through the patient’s revocable and time-bound consent, ensuring privacy, security, and data protection.

ABHA (Ayushman Bharat Health Account) is a 14-digit unique digital health identifier that securely links an individual's health records, healthcare providers, insurers, and national health programmes, similar to Aadhaar.

Healthcare Professionals Registry (HPR) is the national digital registry of verified doctors, AYUSH practitioners, and other healthcare professionals.

Health Facility Registry (HFR) is the national digital registry of hospitals, clinics, diagnostic laboratories, pharmacies, and other healthcare facilities across India.

Unified Health Interface (UHI) functions as the UPI for healthcare, enabling appointment booking, teleconsultations, doctor discovery, and healthcare services through interoperable applications.

Aarogya Setu 2.0, launched on 29 June 2026 by Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda, has been transformed from a COVID-19 contact tracing application into a citizen-facing digital health application under ABDM.

17) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Researchers from the Indian Council of Agricultural Research–Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (ICAR-CMFRI) discovered a new deep-sea fish species named Cyttopsis indica (Indian dory).

The new species was discovered in the Arabian Sea off the Kerala Coast.

The detailed findings of the discovery were published in the Indian Journal of Fisheries.

Detailed Explanation:

Researchers from the Indian Council of Agricultural Research–Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (ICAR-CMFRI) discovered a new deep-sea fish species named Cyttopsis indica (Indian dory).

The new species was discovered in the Arabian Sea off the Kerala Coast.

The detailed findings of the discovery were published in the Indian Journal of Fisheries.

Cyttopsis indica was discovered in the eastern region of the Lakshadweep Sea.

The species was found at a depth of approximately 350–500 metres below sea level.

Cyttopsis indica belongs to the genus Cyttopsis, a primitive group of marine fishes commonly known as "dories".

18) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

Astronomers discovered a hidden population of weakly active supermassive black holes in nearby galaxies using high-resolution radio observations, revealing black holes that were previously difficult to detect.

The team used the e-MERLIN radio array to observe 280 nearby galaxies selected from the Palomar sample, examining their central regions on parsec scales.

The study detected compact radio emission from the centres of nearly one-quarter of the galaxies, confirming the presence of weakly accreting supermassive black holes.

Detailed Explanation:

Astronomers discovered a hidden population of weakly active supermassive black holes in nearby galaxies using high-resolution radio observations, revealing black holes that were previously difficult to detect.

The discovery is significant because weakly active black holes inject energy into their surroundings through jets and outflows, influencing star formation and the long-term evolution of galaxies.

Astronomers believe that almost every galaxy contains a supermassive black hole at its centre, but many remain extremely faint and escape conventional detection.

The research was conducted by an international team of astronomers, including Dr. Aru Beri from the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), an autonomous institute under the Department of Science and Technology (DST).

The team used the e-MERLIN radio array to observe 280 nearby galaxies selected from the Palomar sample, examining their central regions on parsec scales.

The study detected compact radio emission from the centres of nearly one-quarter of the galaxies, confirming the presence of weakly accreting supermassive black holes.

 

19) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

India ranked 125th out of 197 countries in the Global Passport Index (GPI) 2026, published by Global Citizen Solutions.

India slipped one position from 124th in the previous edition, despite improving its overall composite score to 45.1, the highest in the last five years.

The Global Passport Index (GPI) evaluates passports based on Enhanced Mobility (50%), Quality of Living (25%), and Investment Opportunities (25%).

India ranked 136th in Enhanced Mobility, 118th in Quality of Living, and 94th in Investment Opportunities.

Detailed Explanation:

India ranked 125th out of 197 countries in the Global Passport Index (GPI) 2026, published by Global Citizen Solutions.

India slipped one position from 124th in the previous edition, despite improving its overall composite score to 45.1, the highest in the last five years.

The Global Passport Index (GPI) evaluates passports based on Enhanced Mobility (50%), Quality of Living (25%), and Investment Opportunities (25%).

India ranked 136th in Enhanced Mobility, 118th in Quality of Living, and 94th in Investment Opportunities.

India's lower overall ranking is primarily due to its limited visa-free travel access, although it recorded improvements in quality of living and investment indicators.

Indian passport holders enjoy visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to around 26 destinations, including Bhutan, Nepal, Jamaica, Barbados, Macau, Tunisia, Angola, and Palestine.

Indian citizens still require visas for several major destinations, including the United States of America, United Kingdom, Germany, France, China, and United Arab Emirates

20) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

According to the U.S. News & World Report 2026 global rankings, the United States has been ranked as the world's most influential country, reflecting its leadership in economic strength, military capability, diplomacy, innovation, and cultural influence.

The rankings assess countries based on their overall global influence and national performance across multiple governance and development indicators.

India secured the 16th position, highlighting its growing global influence driven by rapid economic growth, digital transformation, strategic partnerships, and expanding diplomatic engagement.

Top 3 Most Influential Countries in the World – 2026

Rank	Country
1	United States
2	United Kingdom
3	Germany

Detailed Explanation:

According to the U.S. News & World Report 2026 global rankings, the United States has been ranked as the world's most influential country, reflecting its leadership in economic strength, military capability, diplomacy, innovation, and cultural influence.

The rankings assess countries based on their overall global influence and national performance across multiple governance and development indicators.

India secured the 16th position, highlighting its growing global influence driven by rapid economic growth, digital transformation, strategic partnerships, and expanding diplomatic engagement.

Top 3 Most Influential Countries in the World – 2026

Rank	Country
1	United States
2	United Kingdom
3	Germany

India ranked 16th, reflecting its expanding role in global diplomacy, economic development, technological innovation, and multilateral cooperation.

The United States retained the top position due to its dominance in technology, finance, defence, higher education, innovation, entertainment, and foreign policy.

Europe maintained a strong presence, with six countries—United Kingdom, Germany, France, Netherlands, Sweden, and Switzerland—featured among the top 10.

Japan ranked 5th, supported by its leadership in technology, manufacturing, innovation, and economic development.

China secured the 9th position, reflecting its continued importance as one of the world's largest economies with significant geopolitical influence.

21) Answer: C

India granted 125 new Geographical Indication (GI) registrations during Financial Year (FY) 2025–26, taking the total number of registered Geographical Indication (GI) products to 822.

Madhya Pradesh emerged as the top state with 26 new Geographical Indication (GI) registrations, followed by West Bengal (24) and Himachal Pradesh (13).

The rise in Geographical Indication (GI) registrations reflects growing efforts by states to protect traditional products, indigenous knowledge, handicrafts, agricultural produce, and cultural heritage while improving market access for farmers and artisans.

22) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Brazilian football star Neymar Jr. announced his retirement from international football following Brazil's 2–1 defeat to Norway in the Round of 16 of the 2026 Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup at MetLife Stadium.

The announcement marked the end of a 16-year international career (2010–2026), during which Neymar became Brazil's all-time highest goalscorer in men's international football.

Neymar's farewell came at the same stadium where he scored his first international goal for Brazil in 2010, making his international career come full circle.

Detailed Explanation:

Brazilian football star Neymar Jr. announced his retirement from international football following Brazil's 2–1 defeat to Norway in the Round of 16 of the 2026 Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup at MetLife Stadium.

The announcement marked the end of a 16-year international career (2010–2026), during which Neymar became Brazil's all-time highest goalscorer in men's international football.

Neymar's farewell came at the same stadium where he scored his first international goal for Brazil in 2010, making his international career come full circle.

Neymar surpassed Pelé to become Brazil's highest goalscorer in men's international football.

Major achievements with Brazil include:

Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) Confederations Cup Champion (2013)

Olympic Gold Medal (Rio 2016), where he captained Brazil to its first Olympic football gold medal.

Brazil's all-time leading men's international goalscorer with 80 goals.

Neymar represented Brazil in four FIFA World Cups (2014, 2018, 2022, and 2026) but did not win the title.

 

23) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi became the youngest player to represent India in international cricket after making his Twenty20 International (T20I) debut against England at Old Trafford, Manchester.

He made his debut at the age of 15 years and 99 days, surpassing the long-standing record of Sachin Tendulkar, who debuted for India at 16 years and 205 days in a Test match against Pakistan at Karachi in November 1989.

Detailed Explanation:

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi became the youngest player to represent India in international cricket after making his Twenty20 International (T20I) debut against England at Old Trafford, Manchester.

He made his debut at the age of 15 years and 99 days, surpassing the long-standing record of Sachin Tendulkar, who debuted for India at 16 years and 205 days in a Test match against Pakistan at Karachi in November 1989.

With his debut, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi also became the youngest Indian men's Twenty20 International (T20I) cricketer.

He surpassed the previous youngest Indian men's Twenty20 International (T20I) debutant Washington Sundar, who made his debut at 18 years and 80 days in 2017.

24) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Australia defeated host nation England by 7 wickets in the International Cricket Council (ICC) Women's Twenty20 (T20) World Cup 2026 Final at the Lord's Cricket Ground, London to win a record seventh Women's T20 World Cup title.

After being asked to bat first, England scored 150/4 in 20 overs, with captain Nat Sciver-Brunt remaining unbeaten on 58, while Freya Kemp contributed an unbeaten 44.

Australia chased down the target by scoring 153/3 in 17.1 overs, completing the highest successful run chase in a Women's T20 World Cup final.

Detailed Explanation:

Australia defeated host nation England by 7 wickets in the International Cricket Council (ICC) Women's Twenty20 (T20) World Cup 2026 Final at the Lord's Cricket Ground, London to win a record seventh Women's T20 World Cup title.

After being asked to bat first, England scored 150/4 in 20 overs, with captain Nat Sciver-Brunt remaining unbeaten on 58, while Freya Kemp contributed an unbeaten 44.

Australia chased down the target by scoring 153/3 in 17.1 overs, completing the highest successful run chase in a Women's T20 World Cup final.

Beth Mooney anchored the chase with an unbeaten 64 runs off 49 balls, while Phoebe Litchfield scored a quick 48 runs off 35 balls, adding a 100-run partnership for the second wicket.

Beth Mooney was named the Player of the Match for her match-winning innings and also received the Player of the Tournament award after scoring 238 runs in seven matches.

25) Answer: B

Sweden secured the top position with an overall score of 96.05, while European countries dominated the rankings due to their strong performance in mobility, quality of living, and investment environment.

Among India's neighbours, China ranked 104th, India 125th, Nepal 164th, Bangladesh 166th, and Pakistan 188th.

Unlike the Henley Passport Index, which ranks passports mainly on visa-free travel access, the Global Passport Index (GPI) also considers quality of living and investment opportunities.