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1) Which bank became the first Indian bank to issue domestic Green Infrastructure Bonds after raising ₹10,000 crore through Series I Long-Term Green Infrastructure Bonds to support sustainable infrastructure financing in India?

(a) State Bank of India

(b) Punjab National Bank

(c) Bank of Baroda

(d) HDFC Bank

(e) ICICI Bank

2) According to the Brand Finance Banking 500 Report 2026, which Indian bank recorded the fastest brand value growth of 19%, reaching USD 5.5 billion?

(a) HDFC Bank

(b) ICICI Bank

(c) State Bank of India

(d) Axis Bank

(e) Bank of Baroda

 

3) What is the name of the in-house Artificial Intelligence (AI) system deployed by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to strengthen digital surveillance of financial content across online platforms?

(a) Suraksha

(b) Pratibha

(c) Sudarshan

(d) Chakravyuh

(e) Netra

4) Which Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) received a USD 76 million co-financing lending facility from DEG and Citibank N.A. to promote financial inclusion and sustainable mobility in India?

(a) Bajaj Finance Limited

(b) Muthoot Finance Limited

(c) Mahindra Finance Limited

(d) Shriram Finance Limited

(e) L&T Finance Limited

5) As of 2026, Motilal Oswal Home Finance Limited (MOHFL) signed a USD 100 million debt financing agreement with which international organization to expand affordable housing finance in India?

(a) Asian Development Bank (ADB)

(b) International Monetary Fund (IMF)

(c) World Bank

(d) Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)

(e) New Development Bank (NDB)

6) Which insurance company launched the “Happy Women’s Pay” campaign to promote gender pay equality on the occasion of International Women’s Day?

(a) HDFC ERGO General Insurance

(b) ICICI Lombard General Insurance

(c) Bajaj Allianz General Insurance

(d) New India Assurance

(e) Generali Central Insurance Company Limited

7) Which state government launched the herSTART 5.0 initiative to strengthen women-led startups and entrepreneurship?

(a) Maharashtra

(b) Karnataka

(c) Gujarat

(d) Rajasthan

(e) Tamil Nadu

8) Which state government announced a ₹25,000 financial incentive for couples having a second or third child to address declining fertility rates?

(a) Tamil Nadu

(b) Kerala

(c) Karnataka

(d) Andhra Pradesh

(e) Telangana

9) As of 2026, Adani Group has been selected as the official partner for which international observance recognized by UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization). Every year World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development is observed globally on which date ?

(a) 28 February

(b) 1 March

(c) 4 March

(d) 5 March

(e) 8 March

 

10) In the MeHEALTH mobile application launched by the Kerala Health Department, the “Nearby Services” feature allows users to locate healthcare services within what radius?

(a) 5 kilometres

(b) 10 kilometres

(c) 12 kilometres

(d) 15 kilometres

(e) 20 kilometres

 

11) Which Indian generative Artificial Intelligence startup launched the Sarvam Startup Program to support early-stage AI startups with API credits, AI tools, and engineering support?

(a) Krutrim AI

(b) Fractal AI

(c) Mad Street Den

(d) Yellow.ai

(e) Sarvam AI

 

12) Which GI-tagged agricultural product from Assam was exported to London for the first time, marking a milestone in the state’s agricultural exports?

(a) Joha Rice

(b) Assam Lemon

(c) Lakadong Turmeric

(d) Karbi Anglong Ginger

(e) Tezpur Litchi

13) Consider the following statements regarding Census 2027 in India:

1. The official mascots for Census 2027 are ‘Pragati’ (female) and ‘Vikas’ (male).
2. Census 2027 will introduce a Self-Enumeration option allowing citizens to submit their information online.
3. The digital platforms supporting the census operations have been developed by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC).
4. Census 2027 will be the first fully digital population census in India.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(a) Only 1 and 2

(b) Only 1, 2 and 3

(c) Only 2, 3 and 4

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

(e) Only 3 and 4

14) In 2026, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal laid the foundation stone for India’s First four modern Riverine Lighthouses on the Brahmaputra. Under the Brahmaputra Riverine Lighthouses Project, each lighthouse constructed along National Waterway-2 will have a height of________metres.

(a) 10 metres

(b) 15 metres

(c) 20 metres

(d) 25 metres

(e) 30 metres

 

15) As of 2026, India and Finland signed a Mobility and Migration Partnership Agreement during the visit of which President of Finland to India?

(a) Sauli Niinistö

(b) Tarja Halonen

(c) Martti Ahtisaari

(d) Alexander Stubb

(e) Juha Sipilä

16) According to the United Nations report titled “Ensuring and Strengthening Access to Justice for All Women and Girls”, women globally hold approximately what percentage of the legal rights of men?

(a) 50%

(b) 64%

(c) 60%

(d) 58%

(e) 72%

 

17) As of 2026, NITI Aayog signed a Statement of Intent (SOI) with which organization to improve nutrition and health outcomes in Aspirational Districts and Aspirational Blocks in India?

(a) World Health Organization (WHO)

(b) World Bank

(c) UNICEF India

(d) United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

(e) Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

18) Consider the following statements regarding the recent reshuffle of Governors and Lieutenant Governors announced by President Droupadi Murmu:

1. R. N. Ravi has been appointed as the Governor of West Bengal.
2. Taranjit Singh Sandhu, former Indian Ambassador to the U.S., has been appointed as the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi.
3. Syed Ata Hasnain has been appointed as the Governor of Bihar.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(a) Only 1

(b) Only 1 and 2

(c) Only 2 and 3

(d) 1, 2 and 3

(e) Only 3

19) Who has been reappointed as the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) at the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) on a contract basis from 1 March 2026?

(a) V. G. Somani

(b) S. Eswara Reddy

(c) Dr. Rajeev Singh Raghuvanshi

(d) P. D. Vaghela

(e) Renu Swarup

20) The Managing Director (MD) and CEO of Fino Payments Bank, who was arrested under the CGST and SGST Act, 2017 for alleged tax evasion, is__________

(a) Ashwini Kumar Tewari

(b) Sanjeev Nautiyal

(c) Vishwavir Ahuja

(d) Prashant Kumar

(e) Rishi Gupta

21) Which global investment firm received RBI’s final approval to acquire joint control and up to 41.66% stake in Manappuram Finance Limited?

(a) Blackstone

(b) KKR

(c) Carlyle Group

(d) Bain Capital

(e) Warburg Pincus

22) As of 2026, India’s indigenous stealth combat drone Ghatak UCAV is being developed by which organization?

(a) Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)

(b) Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)

(c) Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

(d) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)

(e) Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA)

23) Which institution launched a “moonshot” project to develop AI-enabled brain co-processors aimed at enhancing or restoring brain functions?

(a) IIT Madras

(b) IIT Delhi

(c) Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru

(d) AIIMS New Delhi

(e) IISER Pune

24) According to the Forbes Real-Time Billionaires List (March 2026), who is the second richest person in the world?

(a) Jeff Bezos

(b) Larry Page

(c) Mark Zuckerberg

(d) Sergey Brin

(e) Bernard Arnault

25) According to the Brand Finance Banking 500 Report 2026, which bank is ranked as the world’s most valuable banking brand with a brand value of USD 90.9 billion?

(a) JPMorgan Chase

(b) Bank of America

(c) China Construction Bank

(d) Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC)

(e) HSBC

Answers: 

1) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Bank of Baroda (BoB) raised ₹10,000 crore through Series I Long-Term Green Infrastructure Bonds to support sustainable infrastructure financing in India.

The bond issue received strong investor response, attracting bids worth ₹16,415 crore, which is more than three times the base issue size of ₹5,000 crore.

The bonds were issued at a coupon rate of 7.10%, reflecting a Green Premium (Greenium) due to strong demand for sustainable financial instruments.

Detailed Explanation:

Bank of Baroda (BoB) raised ₹10,000 crore through Series I Long-Term Green Infrastructure Bonds to support sustainable infrastructure financing in India.

The bond issue received strong investor response, attracting bids worth ₹16,415 crore, which is more than three times the base issue size of ₹5,000 crore.

The bonds were issued at a coupon rate of 7.10%, reflecting a Green Premium (Greenium) due to strong demand for sustainable financial instruments.

This makes Bank of Baroda the first Indian bank to issue domestic Green Infrastructure Bonds in the country.

The bond proceeds will be used to finance environmentally sustainable infrastructure projects, aligned with the bank’s ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) financing strategy.

The bond was issued through the Electronic Debt Bidding platform of the National Stock Exchange (NSE) with a seven-year maturity period.

2) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

State Bank of India (SBI) has been ranked the strongest Indian bank globally, securing 16th position worldwide and 7th position in Asia Pacific with an AAA+ brand strength rating in the Brand Finance Banking 500 Report 2026.

HDFC Bank remains the most valuable Indian banking brand with a brand value of USD 12.4 billion, though it slipped to 31st position globally.

ICICI Bank recorded the fastest brand value growth among Indian banks, increasing by 19% to USD 5.5 billion.

Detailed Explanation:

State Bank of India (SBI) has been ranked the strongest Indian bank globally, securing 16th position worldwide and 7th position in Asia Pacific with an AAA+ brand strength rating in the Brand Finance Banking 500 Report 2026.

HDFC Bank remains the most valuable Indian banking brand with a brand value of USD 12.4 billion, though it slipped to 31st position globally.

SBI’s brand value increased by 2% to USD 8.1 billion, ranking 56th among the world’s most valuable banking brands.

ICICI Bank recorded the fastest brand value growth among Indian banks, increasing by 19% to USD 5.5 billion.

 

3) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has deployed an in-house Artificial Intelligence (AI) system named ‘Sudarshan’ to strengthen digital surveillance of financial content across online platforms.

The AI system has helped in removing more than 1.20 lakh misleading social media posts posted by unregistered financial influencers, strengthening investor protection mechanisms.

Detailed Explanation:

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has deployed an in-house Artificial Intelligence (AI) system named ‘Sudarshan’ to strengthen digital surveillance of financial content across online platforms.

The AI system has helped in removing more than 1.20 lakh misleading social media posts posted by unregistered financial influencers, strengthening investor protection mechanisms.

The AI-based monitoring system can scan large volumes of audio, video, and text content across multiple digital platforms and languages to detect financial advisory violations.

The system helps identify unregistered investment advisory activities and misleading financial claims, enabling faster regulatory action against securities market violations.

SEBI has clarified that only SEBI-registered entities are legally allowed to provide investment advisory services in India.

Nine Indian banks featured in the Top 500 global banking brands, including Axis Bank, Bank of Baroda, Union Bank of India, Punjab National Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Indian Bank, and Bank of India.

 

4) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

DEG (Deutsche Investitions- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH) and Citibank N.A. jointly provided a co-financing lending facility of USD 76 million (around Rs 630 crore) to Shriram Finance Limited (SFL), one of India’s largest Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs), to promote financial inclusion and sustainable mobility in India.

This initiative marks the second collaboration between DEG and Citi, following their previous co-financing transaction supporting CreditAccess Grameen in 2024.

Detailed Explanation:

DEG (Deutsche Investitions- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH) and Citibank N.A. jointly provided a co-financing lending facility of USD 76 million (around Rs 630 crore) to Shriram Finance Limited (SFL), one of India’s largest Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs), to promote financial inclusion and sustainable mobility in India.

This initiative marks the second collaboration between DEG and Citi, following their previous co-financing transaction supporting CreditAccess Grameen in 2024.

The funding structure has been arranged through External Commercial Borrowings (ECBs) to mobilize international capital for financing activities in India.

Under the arrangement, DEG extended a loan of USD 46 million (EUR 40 million), while Citi provided an additional loan of Rs 260 crore to Shriram Finance Limited.

Citibank N.A. (Citi) also acted as the Lead Arranger and Coordinator for the entire financing transaction.

5) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Motilal Oswal Home Finance Limited (MOHFL) signed a USD 100 million debt financing agreement with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to expand affordable housing finance in India.

The funding will be raised through Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs) as Indian Rupee (INR)-equivalent debt, strengthening MOHFL’s borrowing profile and funding base.

Detailed Explanation:

Motilal Oswal Home Finance Limited (MOHFL) signed a USD 100 million debt financing agreement with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to expand affordable housing finance in India.

The funding will be raised through Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs) as Indian Rupee (INR)-equivalent debt, strengthening MOHFL’s borrowing profile and funding base.

The primary purpose of the funds is to provide affordable housing loans to women borrowers, especially in underserved Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities and emerging towns in India.

Around 10% of the proceeds will be allocated for financing green-certified residential housing units, promoting environmentally sustainable building practices.

The transaction represents a cross-border debt raise for MOHFL and adds a multilateral lender (ADB) to its long-term funding sources.

 

6) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

Generali Central Insurance Company Limited, a joint venture between Assicurazioni Generali (Generali Group) and Central Bank of India, launched the “Happy Women’s Pay” campaign to promote gender pay equality.

Detailed Explanation:

Generali Central Insurance Company Limited, a joint venture between Assicurazioni Generali (Generali Group) and Central Bank of India, launched the “Happy Women’s Pay” campaign to promote gender pay equality.

The campaign was launched to mark International Women’s Day, emphasising equal pay and workplace gender equity as core organisational values.

The initiative highlights that gender equality in pay should be implemented as a policy-level commitment, not just a social aspiration.

The campaign film was created by TBWA\Lintas (Mullen Lintas), featuring 18 women employees sharing stories and slam poetry about gender pay disparity.

 

7) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The Government of Gujarat launched herSTART 5.0, a major initiative aimed at strengthening women-led startups and entrepreneurship in the state.

The programme was inaugurated by Chief Minister (CM) Bhupendra Patel at Gujarat University in Ahmedabad.

Detailed Explanation:

The Government of Gujarat launched herSTART 5.0, a major initiative aimed at strengthening women-led startups and entrepreneurship in the state.

The programme was inaugurated by Chief Minister (CM) Bhupendra Patel at Gujarat University in Ahmedabad.

The event also marked the inauguration of a new research park at Gujarat University to promote innovation, research, and entrepreneurship.

The herSTART 5.0 programme is implemented by the Gujarat University Startup and Entrepreneurship Council.

The initiative focuses on supporting women entrepreneurs through incubation, mentorship, and access to business networks.

Under the programme, women-led startups will receive incubation support, mentorship programmes, and networking opportunities.

 

8) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

The Government of Andhra Pradesh has announced a financial incentive of ₹25,000 for couples who have a second or third child as part of a population boost policy. 

The initiative was announced by Chief Minister (CM) N. Chandrababu Naidu to address the declining fertility rate and rising ageing population in the state.

Detailed Explanation:

The Government of Andhra Pradesh has announced a financial incentive of ₹25,000 for couples who have a second or third child as part of a population boost policy. 

The initiative was announced by Chief Minister (CM) N. Chandrababu Naidu to address the declining fertility rate and rising ageing population in the state.

The announcement was made while speaking in the Legislative Assembly of Andhra Pradesh, where the CM stated that the scheme aims to encourage families to have more children and maintain demographic balance.

Under the scheme, couples will receive ₹25,000 at the time of delivery for having a second or third child.

The initiative aims to increase the Total Fertility Rate (TFR) in the state and provide financial support to families.

 

9) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The Adani Group has been selected as the official partner for World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development (WED) 2026. 

World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development is an international observance recognized by UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization)  and coordinated by the World Federation of Engineering Organizations (WFEO).

World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development is observed globally on 4 March every year.

The theme of World Engineering Day 2026 is “Smart engineering for a sustainable future through innovation and digitalization.”

Detailed Explanation:

The Adani Group has been selected as the official partner for World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development (WED) 2026. 

World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development is an international observance recognized by UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization)  and coordinated by the World Federation of Engineering Organizations (WFEO).

The announcement was made on 5 March 2026.

This marks the first time an Indian organization has been chosen as an official partner for the global initiative.

World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development is observed globally on 4 March every year.

It was proclaimed by UNESCO in 2019 to highlight the role of engineering in achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The theme of World Engineering Day 2026 is “Smart engineering for a sustainable future through innovation and digitalization.”

 

10) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Kerala Health Department launched the MeHEALTH mobile application to help citizens easily access information about public healthcare facilities and services in nearby locations.

A key feature of the application is the “Nearby Services” option, which allows users to locate healthcare services within a 10-kilometre radius.

Detailed Explanation:

The Kerala Health Department launched the MeHEALTH mobile application to help citizens easily access information about public healthcare facilities and services in nearby locations.

The initiative was announced by Veena George, Health Minister of Kerala.

The application provides detailed information about hospitals, specialty departments, laboratory tests and service charges.

Through the MeHEALTH app, users can also locate blood banks, pharmacies and radiology services in their nearby areas.

The platform offers comprehensive information about government healthcare facilities, enabling citizens to identify the most suitable medical institutions in their locality.

A key feature of the application is the “Nearby Services” option, which allows users to locate healthcare services within a 10-kilometre radius.

 

11) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

Indian generative Artificial Intelligence startup Sarvam AI launched the Sarvam Startup Program to support early-stage startups developing Artificial Intelligence based products in India.

The programme aims to strengthen the Artificial Intelligence startup ecosystem in India by providing Application Programming Interface (API) credits, advanced Artificial Intelligence tools and direct engineering support.

Detailed Explanation:

Indian generative Artificial Intelligence startup Sarvam AI launched the Sarvam Startup Program to support early-stage startups developing Artificial Intelligence based products in India.

The programme aims to strengthen the Artificial Intelligence startup ecosystem in India by providing Application Programming Interface (API) credits, advanced Artificial Intelligence tools and direct engineering support.

The initiative allows developers to focus on product innovation, while Sarvam AI provides the underlying Artificial Intelligence infrastructure and language models.

The programme is designed to accelerate innovation in generative Artificial Intelligence applications across sectors such as education, finance and digital services.

Applications for the Sarvam Startup Program are currently open through the official website of Sarvam AI.

 

12) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Assam achieved a major milestone in agricultural exports as GI-tagged Karbi Anglong Ginger was exported to London for the first time. 

The export consignment was flagged off by Assam Agriculture Minister Atul Bora at Krishi Bhawan, Khanapara in Guwahati, Assam.

Detailed Explanation:

Assam achieved a major milestone in agricultural exports as GI-tagged Karbi Anglong Ginger was exported to London for the first time. 

The export consignment was flagged off by Assam Agriculture Minister Atul Bora at Krishi Bhawan, Khanapara in Guwahati, Assam.

The shipment consisted of a trial consignment of 1.2 metric tonnes, marking the international debut of Karbi Anglong Ginger from Assam.

The export initiative was supported by the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA).

The export highlights the growing global demand for Geographical Indication (GI) tagged agricultural products from India.

 

13) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Shri Amit Shah, Union Minister of Home Affairs, soft launched digital tools and unveiled the official mascots ‘Pragati’ and ‘Vikas’ for Census 2027 in New Delhi.

‘Pragati’ (female) and ‘Vikas’ (male) have been introduced as the official mascots of Census 2027.

The census will also introduce a Self-Enumeration option, allowing citizens to submit their information online before the door-to-door survey.

The Government of India formally initiated Census 2027 through a Gazette Notification on 16 June 2025.

Detailed Explanation:

Shri Amit Shah, Union Minister of Home Affairs, soft launched digital tools and unveiled the official mascots ‘Pragati’ and ‘Vikas’ for Census 2027 in New Delhi.

‘Pragati’ (female) and ‘Vikas’ (male) have been introduced as the official mascots of Census 2027.

The mascots symbolize gender equality and equal participation of women and men in national development.

They will serve as public awareness ambassadors to spread information and encourage participation in the census exercise.

The mascots also reflect India’s vision of becoming a developed nation by 2047.

Census 2027 will be the world’s largest census exercise and will involve more than 30 lakh enumerators, supervisors and officials across the country.

For the first time, India’s population census will be conducted fully through digital technology.

The census will also introduce a Self-Enumeration option, allowing citizens to submit their information online before the door-to-door survey.

The Government of India formally initiated Census 2027 through a Gazette Notification on 16 June 2025.

The digital platforms supporting the census operations have been developed by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC).

Four major digital tools have been introduced to support the Census 2027 digital census system.

 

14) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), laid the foundation stone for India’s first Riverine Lighthouses on the Brahmaputra River, marking a major step in strengthening inland water navigation infrastructure.

The project will establish four modern Riverine Lighthouses along National Waterway 2 (NW-2) at Pandu, Bogibeel, Silghat, and Biswanath Ghat.

Each lighthouse will be 20 metres tall, fully solar-powered, and designed to guide vessels during night navigation and adverse weather conditions.

Detailed Explanation:

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), laid the foundation stone for India’s first Riverine Lighthouses on the Brahmaputra River, marking a major step in strengthening inland water navigation infrastructure.

The project will establish four modern Riverine Lighthouses along National Waterway 2 (NW-2) at Pandu, Bogibeel, Silghat, and Biswanath Ghat.

The Brahmaputra Riverine Lighthouses Project will be developed with an investment of ₹84 crore and aims to ensure 24×7 safe navigation, improve cargo movement, and promote tourism in North-East India.

The project will be implemented by the Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships (DGLL) in collaboration with the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW).

These Riverine Lighthouses represent the first lighthouse infrastructure installed on an inland waterway in India, marking a new phase in the development of navigation infrastructure on the Brahmaputra River.

Each lighthouse will be 20 metres tall, fully solar-powered, and designed to guide vessels during night navigation and adverse weather conditions.

 

15) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

India and Finland signed a Mobility and Migration Partnership Agreement during the visit of Alexander Stubb, President of Finland, to India.

The agreement aims to facilitate the mobility of professionals, students, researchers, entrepreneurs, and academics between India and Finland, strengthening human resource exchange and skill collaboration.

Both countries set a target to double bilateral trade to USD 2.6 billion by 2030, supported by progress in India–EU Free Trade Agreement negotiations.

Detailed Explanation:

India and Finland signed a Mobility and Migration Partnership Agreement during the visit of Alexander Stubb, President of Finland, to India.

The agreement aims to facilitate the mobility of professionals, students, researchers, entrepreneurs, and academics between India and Finland, strengthening human resource exchange and skill collaboration.

Both countries set a target to double bilateral trade to USD 2.6 billion by 2030, supported by progress in India–EU Free Trade Agreement negotiations.

India and Finland will co-host the 2026 World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF) in India in collaboration with Sitra and the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.

Both countries renewed the 2020 Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Environmental Cooperation, expanding partnerships in bioenergy, waste-to-energy, green hydrogen, renewable energy storage, and solar, wind, and hydropower technologies.

A new MoU on Cooperation in Statistics was signed to enhance official data exchange, statistical methodologies, and policy research collaboration.

16) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The United Nations (UN) released a report titled “Ensuring and Strengthening Access to Justice for All Women and Girls”, highlighting global gender inequality in legal rights.

The report revealed that women globally hold only 64% of the legal rights of men in nearly 70% of surveyed countries, leading to systemic discrimination and social exclusion.

Detailed Explanation:

The United Nations (UN) released a report titled “Ensuring and Strengthening Access to Justice for All Women and Girls”, highlighting global gender inequality in legal rights.

The report revealed that women globally hold only 64% of the legal rights of men in nearly 70% of surveyed countries, leading to systemic discrimination and social exclusion.

In 54% of countries, rape is not legally defined based on consent, weakening legal protection for women against sexual violence.

Digital violence against women and girls is increasing globally, with limited legal accountability mechanisms for perpetrators in many countries.

Laws in nearly 3 out of 4 countries still allow child or forced marriages, showing continued challenges in gender justice and child protection.

In 44% of countries, there are no laws ensuring equal pay for equal work, leading to legal gender-based wage disparities.

17) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

NITI Aayog and UNICEF India signed a Statement of Intent (SOI) to improve nutrition and health outcomes in Aspirational Districts and Aspirational Blocks across India.

The agreement was signed by Rohit Kumar, Mission Director of the Aspirational Districts and Blocks Programme at NITI Aayog, and Arjan de Wagt, Deputy Representative of UNICEF India.

Detailed Explanation:

NITI Aayog and UNICEF India signed a Statement of Intent (SOI) to improve nutrition and health outcomes in Aspirational Districts and Aspirational Blocks across India.

The agreement was signed by Rohit Kumar, Mission Director of the Aspirational Districts and Blocks Programme at NITI Aayog, and Arjan de Wagt, Deputy Representative of UNICEF India.

The partnership aims to strengthen maternal and child nutrition services in underserved regions and improve the delivery of health and nutrition programmes.

The collaboration will promote multi-stakeholder engagement involving government institutions, the private sector and community organizations to address nutrition challenges.

Both institutions will work together to strengthen implementation systems for health and nutrition interventions at the block level.

The initiative is expected to improve maternal and child nutrition outcomes in high-priority districts across the country.

 

18) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

President Droupadi Murmu announced a major reshuffle of Governors and Lieutenant Governors for seven States and two Union Territories ahead of upcoming Assembly elections.

R. N. Ravihas been appointed as the new Governor of West Bengal, replacing C. V. Ananda Bose, who resigned before the polls.

Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, Governor of Kerala, will hold additional charge of Tamil Nadu after Ravi’s transfer.

Syed Ata Hasnain has been appointed as Governor of Bihar, replacing Arif Mohammed Khan.

Detailed Explanation:

President Droupadi Murmu announced a major reshuffle of Governors and Lieutenant Governors for seven States and two Union Territories ahead of upcoming Assembly elections.

R N. Ravihas been appointed as the new Governor of West Bengal, replacing C. V. Ananda Bose, who resigned before the polls.

Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, Governor of Kerala, will hold additional charge of Tamil Nadu after Ravi’s transfer.

Shiv Pratap Shukla has been transferred as Governor of Telangana, while Kavinder Gupta becomes Governor of Himachal Pradesh.

Syed Ata Hasnain has been appointed as Governor of Bihar, replacing Arif Mohammed Khan.

Jishnu Dev Varma, former Governor of Telangana, will become Governor of Maharashtra.

Taranjit Singh Sandhu, former Indian Ambassador to the U.S. and BJP leader, has been appointed as the new Lieutenant Governor of Delhi.

Nand Kishore Yadav, former Bihar Assembly Speaker and BJP leader, has been appointed as Governor of Nagaland.

Vinai Kumar Saxena, former Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, has been appointed as Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, replacing Kavinder Gupta.

19) Answer: C

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the reappointment of Dr. Rajeev Singh Raghuvanshi as Drugs Controller General (India) (DCGI) at the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO).

The reappointment is on a contract basis for 1 year w.e.f. 1 March 2026, or until a regular incumbent is appointed, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

 

20) Answer: E

Fino Payments Bank Managing Director (MD) & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Rishi Gupta has been arrested under provisions of the CGST and SGST Act, 2017 for alleged tax evasion.

Gupta was arrested under Section 132(1)(a) of the CGST Act 2017 and Section 132(1)(i) of the SGST Act 2017, which deal with supplying goods or services without issuing invoices with intent to evade tax.

Fino Payments Bank held a special Board Meeting to ensure continuity of operations following the arrest.

21) Answer: D

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) granted final approval to Bain Capital to acquire joint control and up to 41.66% stake in Manappuram Finance Limited, a Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC).

In March 2025, Bain Capital signed an agreement to invest ₹4,385 crore for an 18% fully diluted stake in Manappuram Finance at a price of ₹236 per share.

Depending on the open-offer acceptance, Bain Capital’s final shareholding in Manappuram Finance is expected to increase to between 18% and 41.7%.

22) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

India’s indigenous stealth combat drone Ghatak UCAV is being developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for the armed forces.

The Defence Procurement Board (DPB) has recommended the procurement of 60 Ghatak UCAVs, which now requires final approval from the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC).

Detailed Explanation:

India’s indigenous stealth combat drone Ghatak UCAV is being developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for the armed forces.

The Defence Procurement Board (DPB) has recommended the procurement of 60 Ghatak UCAVs, which now requires final approval from the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC).

Ghatak UCAV is a stealth flying-wing drone designed with a low radar cross-section and an internal weapons bay for covert operations.

The drone is capable of deep-strike missions in heavily defended airspace, targeting high-value assets without risking pilots.

Ghatak can operate autonomously or alongside manned aircraft to suppress or destroy enemy air defences, including radar stations and missile systems, and strike strategic infrastructure with precision-guided munitions.

According to the Indian Air Force’s Vision 2047, unmanned systems will complement, but not fully replace, manned fighter aircraft in the foreseeable future.

23) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, launched a “moonshot” project to develop AI-enabled brain co-processors aimed at enhancing or restoring brain functions.

The project is supported by Pratiksha Trust, founded by Infosys co-founder Kris Gopalakrishnan and Sudha Gopalakrishnan.

Detailed Explanation:

The Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, launched a “moonshot” project to develop AI-enabled brain co-processors aimed at enhancing or restoring brain functions.

The project is supported by Pratiksha Trust, founded by Infosys co-founder Kris Gopalakrishnan and Sudha Gopalakrishnan.

The initiative focuses on developing neuromorphic hardware integrated with Artificial Intelligence (AI) algorithms to decode brain signals, process them using AI, and send corrective neural feedback signals to the brain.

The technology aims to improve cognitive rehabilitation, especially for stroke survivors suffering from motor function loss caused by cerebral artery strokes.

Brain co-processors are emerging neurotechnology devices designed to augment or restore natural brain functions using closed-loop AI systems.

24) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

According to the Forbes Real-Time Billionaires List (5 March 2026), Elon Musk remains the richest person in the world with an estimated net worth of 841.4 billion US dollars.

Top 5 Richest People in the World (March 2026)

Rank	Person	Net Worth	Major Business
1	Elon Musk	$841.4 Billion	Tesla, SpaceX
2	Larry Page	$250.5 Billion	Google
3	Sergey Brin	$231.2 Billion	Google
4	Jeff Bezos	$229.7 Billion	Amazon
5	Mark Zuckerberg	$228.9 Billion	Meta Platforms (Facebook)

Detailed Explanation:

According to the Forbes Real-Time Billionaires List (5 March 2026), Elon Musk remains the richest person in the world with an estimated net worth of 841.4 billion US dollars.

Elon Musk’s wealth is over 500 billion US dollars higher than the second richest individual, representing one of the largest wealth gaps ever recorded in global billionaire rankings.

Major sources of Elon Musk’s wealth include Tesla, SpaceX, and investments in artificial intelligence and technology ventures.

Analysts suggest that Elon Musk could become the world’s first trillionaire, particularly if SpaceX launches a successful public listing.

Top 5 Richest People in the World (March 2026)

Rank	Person	Net Worth	Major Business
1	Elon Musk	$841.4 Billion	Tesla, SpaceX
2	Larry Page	$250.5 Billion	Google
3	Sergey Brin	$231.2 Billion	Google
4	Jeff Bezos	$229.7 Billion	Amazon
5	Mark Zuckerberg	$228.9 Billion	Meta Platforms (Facebook)

 

25) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

State Bank of India (SBI) has been ranked the strongest Indian bank globally, securing 16th position worldwide and 7th position in Asia Pacific with an AAA+ brand strength rating in the Brand Finance Banking 500 Report 2026.

Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) remains the world’s most valuable banking brand (USD 90.9 billion).

Banco do Brasil (BCA) is the world’s strongest banking brand, while Nubank ranks as the fourth strongest global banking brand.

Detailed Explanation:

State Bank of India (SBI) has been ranked the strongest Indian bank globally, securing 16th position worldwide and 7th position in Asia Pacific with an AAA+ brand strength rating in the Brand Finance Banking 500 Report 2026.

India ranks 8th globally in banking brand value, contributing 2.7% of the world’s total banking brand value.

The total global banking brand value of the Top 500 banks increased by 10% in 2026, reaching nearly USD 1.8 trillion.

Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) remains the world’s most valuable banking brand (USD 90.9 billion).

Banco do Brasil (BCA) is the world’s strongest banking brand, while Nubank ranks as the fourth strongest global banking brand.