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1) As per the news, the 57th GST Council meeting is likely to consider simplified GST registration for businesses that pass on tax credits exceeding what amount per month?

(a) ₹1 lakh

(b) ₹1.5 lakh

(c) ₹2 lakh

(d) ₹2.5 lakh

(e) ₹5 lakh

2) Consider the following statements regarding the GST Council:

1. The GST Council is a constitutional body established under Article 279A through the 101st Constitutional Amendment Act, 2016.
2. The Union Finance Minister serves as the Chairperson of the GST Council.
3. At least 50% of the total members are required to constitute the quorum.
4. GST Council decisions require at least three-fourths of the weighted votes of members present and voting.

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

(a) Only 1 and 2

(b) Only 2 and 3

(c) Only 1, 2 and 4

(d) All the above

(e) None of the above

3) Consider the following statements regarding the new CAD 20 banknote unveiled by the Bank of Canada:

1. The new CAD 20 banknote features the image of King Charles III.
2. It is the second vertical banknote in Canada’s current series after the CAD 10 bill.
3. The reverse side features the Vimy Ridge Memorial in France.
4. The banknote features floral emblems representing Canada’s 12 provinces and territories.

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

(a) Only 1 and 2

(b) Only 2 and 3

(c) Only 1, 2 and 3

(d) All the above

(e) None of the above

 

4) Recently, SEBI signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with which organisation to strengthen cooperation and information exchange concerning Central Counterparties (CCPs)?

(a) European Central Bank (ECB)

(b) European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA)

(c) European Banking Authority (EBA)

(d) Financial Stability Board (FSB)

(e) International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO)

5) Recently, which bank launched the dedicated India–UK CETA Facilitation Desk through its UK operations to help businesses utilise opportunities created by the bilateral trade agreement?

(a) Bank of Baroda

(b) State Bank of India

(c) Punjab National Bank

(d) Canara Bank

(e) Union Bank of India

6) As of January 2026, the Districts as Export Hubs (DEH) Initiative covered more than how many districts across India?

(a) 500 districts

(b) 600 districts

(c) 700 districts

(d) 770 districts

(e) 800 districts

 

7) Consider the following statements regarding the revised NPS scheme framework introduced by PFRDA:

1. Under NPS Sanchay, the maximum permissible asset allocation ranges from 5% to 65%.
2. Under Active Choice, subscribers can decide the allocation of their contributions among available asset classes, subject to PFRDA-prescribed limits.
3. Under the Multiple Scheme Framework (MSF), Category A – Aggressive Growth has the highest equity exposure of 80–100%.
4. Category E – Debt has the lowest equity exposure, ranging from 0–10%.

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

(a) Only 1 and 2

(b) Only 2 and 3

(c) Only 1, 2 and 3

(d) All the above

(e) None of the above

8) Recently, which foreign university received approval from the Government of India to begin academic operations at its new campus in Whitefield, Bengaluru, Karnataka?

(a) University of Oxford

(b) University of Cambridge

(c) Birkbeck, University of London

(d) University of Edinburgh

(e) University College London

 

9) As per the news, which state secured the first position nationally in the third phase of the Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari (JSJB) campaign?

(a) Rajasthan

(b) Gujarat

(c) Madhya Pradesh

(d) Chhattisgarh

(e) Maharashtra

10) Recently, the Union Government established three new exclusive NIA special courts in which of the following states to expedite trials in anti-terrorism cases?

(a) Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan and Bihar

(b) Gujarat, Maharashtra and Odisha

(c) Karnataka, Telangana and Jharkhand

(d) Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and West Bengal

(e) Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan

 

11) During the 137th episode of Mann Ki Baat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the work of which Mumbai-based engineer who developed the “Bharat Rajya” website to make Indian history more accessible and interactive?

(a) Krishna Seshadri

(b) Rajendra Chola I

(c) Hemu

(d) Tribhuvana Mahadevi

(e) Seshadri Krishnan

 

12) In news, the United States launched a new commemorative $1 coin featuring President Donald Trump to mark which anniversary of the country in 2026?

(a) 200th anniversary

(b) 225th anniversary

(c) 250th anniversary

(d) 275th anniversary

(e) 300th anniversary

 

13) As per the news, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited which country from 31 August to 1 September 2026 as the second leg of his two-country Central Asian tour?

(a) Kazakhstan

(b) Uzbekistan

(c) Turkmenistan

(d) Tajikistan

(e) Kyrgyzstan

14) Recently, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted the “Correct the Map” resolution with how many votes in favour?

(a) 154

(b) 160

(c) 164

(d) 168

(e) 170

 

15) Recently, who was appointed as the Chairperson of the National Commission for Safai Karamcharis (NCSK)?

(a) Shri Kaishab Bihari

(b) Shri Bhagwat Prasad Makwana

(c) Shri Manoj Kumar Balmiki

(d) Shri Ravi Ramu Kalose

(e) Shri Sushma Gaudiyal

 

16) Recently, who has been named among the TIME100 Artificial Intelligence 2026, recognising the world’s 100 most influential leaders in Artificial Intelligence?

(a) Pratyush Kumar

(b) Sridhar Vembu

(c) Aravind Srinivas

(d) Nandan Nilekani

(e) Vivek Raghavan

 

17) Recently, the Green Highways Excellence Awards 2026 were announced by which organisation to recognise best practices in National Highway landscaping, plantation and environmental management?

(a) National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL)

(b) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

(c) National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)

(d) Ministry of Road Transport and Highways

(e) Indian Road Congress (IRC)

18) Recently, which institute partnered with UNESCO Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development (UNESCO MGIEP) to develop AI-based immersive learning technologies for transforming global education systems?

(a) IIT Delhi

(b) IIT Bombay

(c) IIT Kanpur

(d) IIT Madras

(e) IIT Hyderabad

 

19) Recently, Unacademy Group was acquired by which company through an all-stock transaction valuing Unacademy at just over US$200 million?

(a) Byju’s

(b) Physics Wallah

(c) Eruditus

(d) Vedantu

(e) upGrad

20) Recently, NCDEX entered into a five-year strategic partnership with which organisation to increase participation in cotton derivatives trading and strengthen price discovery and risk management in India’s cotton sector?

(a) Cotton Corporation of India (CCI)

(b) Cotton Association of India (CAI)

(c) Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)

(d) National Cotton Federation (NCF)

(e) Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA)

21) As per the news, the Extremely Large Telescope (ELT), being built by the European Southern Observatory (ESO), will have a primary mirror of what diameter?

(a) 6.5 metres

(b) 8.2 metres

(c) 20 metres

(d) 30 metres

(e) 39 metres

 

22) Recently, which Indian badminton pair won the men’s doubles title at the China Masters 2026 in Shenzhen, China?

(a) Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty

(b) Lakshya Sen and Kidambi Srikanth

(c) Manu Attri and B. Sumeeth Reddy

(d) Dhruv Kapila and Arjun Madathil Ramachandran

(e) MR Arjun and Krishna Prasad Garaga

23) In news, National Teachers' Day is observed annually on which date in India to commemorate the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan?

(a) 2 September

(b) 5 September

(c) 8 September

(d) 11 September

(e) 15 September

 

24) In news, National Nutrition Week is observed annually in India during which period to create awareness about the importance of adequate, balanced and nutritious food?

(a) 1 September to 5 September

(b) 1 September to 7 September

(c) 5 September to 11 September

(d) 7 September to 13 September

(e) 8 September to 14 September

25) What is the theme of International Literacy Day (ILD) observed on 8 September, 2026?

(a) Literacy for a Sustainable Future

(b) Literacy for All: Building a Better World

(c) Literacy for People, the Planet and Prosperity

(d) Literacy and Education for Global Development

(e) Literacy for Peace and Sustainable Development

Answers:

1) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

The 57th Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council meeting was initially scheduled for 12 September 2026 in New Delhi, but has been postponed to 7 October 2026 due to the BRICS Summit being hosted by India on 12–13 September 2026.

The 57th GST Council meeting will be chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and will be attended by Finance Ministers of States and Union Territories.

The meeting will be held after more than a year, as the previous 56th GST Council meeting was held on 3–4 September 2025, when the Centre and States approved a major GST rate structure overhaul.

The meeting is expected to consider simplified GST registration for businesses that pass on tax credits exceeding ₹2.5 lakh per month.

Detailed Explanation:

The 57th Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council meeting was initially scheduled for 12 September 2026 in New Delhi, but has been postponed to 7 October 2026 due to the BRICS Summit being hosted by India on 12–13 September 2026.

The 57th GST Council meeting will be chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and will be attended by Finance Ministers of States and Union Territories.

The meeting will be held after more than a year, as the previous 56th GST Council meeting was held on 3–4 September 2025, when the Centre and States approved a major GST rate structure overhaul.

The 57th GST Council meeting is expected to focus on ease of doing business, GST compliance and simplification of GST procedures, although the final agenda is subject to confirmation.

The meeting is expected to consider simplified GST registration for businesses that pass on tax credits exceeding ₹2.5 lakh per month.

The Council is also likely to examine automation and proposed changes in the cancellation process of GST registrations.

Currently, Central GST formations and State GST authorities follow non-uniform procedures for registering large businesses passing on more than ₹2.5 lakh in monthly tax credit, creating uncertainty for taxpayers.

The 57th GST Council meeting will be preceded by a meeting of government officials on 5–6 October 2026.

2) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

The GST Council is a constitutional body established under Article 279A through the 101st Constitutional Amendment Act, 2016, to recommend policies and measures related to GST to the Union and State governments.

The GST Council was constituted by the President of India in 2016 and is headquartered in New Delhi, with the Union Finance Minister serving as its Chairperson.

The GST Council follows the principle of cooperative federalism, with at least 50% of the total members required to constitute the quorum.

GST Council decisions require a majority of at least three-fourths of the weighted votes of members present and voting, with the Centre having one-third and all States collectively having two-thirds of the voting weight.

At the 56th GST Council meeting in September 2025, the Centre and States approved a major restructuring of GST rates, which came into effect from 22 September 2025.

Detailed Explanation:

The GST Council is a constitutional body established under Article 279A through the 101st Constitutional Amendment Act, 2016, to recommend policies and measures related to GST to the Union and State governments.

The GST Council was constituted by the President of India in 2016 and is headquartered in New Delhi, with the Union Finance Minister serving as its Chairperson.

The GST Council follows the principle of cooperative federalism, with at least 50% of the total members required to constitute the quorum.

GST Council decisions require a majority of at least three-fourths of the weighted votes of members present and voting, with the Centre having one-third and all States collectively having two-thirds of the voting weight.

At the 56th GST Council meeting in September 2025, the Centre and States approved a major restructuring of GST rates, which came into effect from 22 September 2025.

The revised GST structure introduced a two-tier tax system of 5% and 18%, along with a 40% rate for selected ultra-luxury and sin goods.

The revised structure replaced the earlier four-tier GST rates of 5%, 12%, 18% and 28%, which had been in place since the introduction of GST on 1 July 2017.

The GST Council had earlier approved a simplified GST registration mechanism for small and low-risk businesses at its September 2025 meeting, and the system was subsequently implemented from 1 November 2025.

Under the simplified registration scheme, businesses identified as small and low-risk through GST system data analysis, as well as applicants who self-assess their monthly output tax liability at ₹2.5 lakh or less, can opt for the facility.

The ₹2.5 lakh monthly output tax liability under the simplified scheme includes CGST, SGST/UTGST and IGST.

There are currently around 1.68 crore businesses registered under the GST regime.

The BRICS Summit 2026 is scheduled to be held in New Delhi on 12–13 September 2026, and its discussions are expected to cover key global issues, including the economic fallout of the West Asia crisis.

 

3) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The Bank of Canada (BoC) unveiled a new CAD 20 banknote featuring the image of King Charles III.

King Charles III becomes the first British monarch in over 7 decades to appear on a Canadian currency note, following the death of Queen Elizabeth II in 2022.

Canada became the first Commonwealth country outside Britain to feature King Charles III on its banknote.

The reverse side of the new CAD 20 note features the Vimy Ridge Memorial in France, honouring Canada’s role in World War I.

The banknote features floral emblems representing Canada’s 13 provinces and territories.

Detailed Explanation:

The Bank of Canada (BoC) unveiled a new CAD 20 banknote featuring the image of King Charles III.

King Charles III becomes the first British monarch in over 7 decades to appear on a Canadian currency note, following the death of Queen Elizabeth II in 2022.

Canada became the first Commonwealth country outside Britain to feature King Charles III on its banknote.

The new CAD 20 banknote has a unique vertical orientation, making it the second vertical banknote in Canada’s current series after the CAD 10 bill.

The CAD 10 banknote was selected as the world’s best banknote in 2018 by the International Bank Note Society (IBNS) because of its design.

The reverse side of the new CAD 20 note features the Vimy Ridge Memorial in France, honouring Canada’s role in World War I.

The banknote features floral emblems representing Canada’s 13 provinces and territories.

4) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation and information exchange concerning Central Counterparties (CCPs) regulated and supervised by SEBI.

The MoU was signed by Tuhin Kanta Pandey, Chairman of SEBI, and Verena Ross, Chair of ESMA.

The new agreement replaces the earlier SEBI–ESMA agreement signed on 21 June 2017.

The MoU establishes an updated regulatory cooperation framework between Indian and European market regulators amid increasing cross-border financial market activities.

Detailed Explanation:

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation and information exchange concerning Central Counterparties (CCPs) regulated and supervised by SEBI.

The MoU was signed by Tuhin Kanta Pandey, Chairman of SEBI, and Verena Ross, Chair of ESMA.

The new agreement replaces the earlier SEBI–ESMA agreement signed on 21 June 2017.

The MoU establishes an updated regulatory cooperation framework between Indian and European market regulators amid increasing cross-border financial market activities.

The agreement allows SEBI-supervised Indian CCPs to re-apply for ESMA recognition under the European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR), as required under Article 25.

The framework enables ESMA to rely on SEBI’s regulatory and supervisory activities concerning Indian CCPs.

The arrangement supports financial stability in the European Union (EU) and facilitates international clearing activities.

 

5) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

State Bank of India (SBI), through its UK operations, has launched a dedicated India–UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) Facilitation Desk to help businesses utilise opportunities created by the bilateral trade agreement.

The SBI UK CETA Facilitation Desk is a joint initiative of SBI UK and SBI’s London Branch, aimed at strengthening trade and investment ties between India and the United Kingdom.

Detailed Explanation:

State Bank of India (SBI), through its UK operations, has launched a dedicated India–UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) Facilitation Desk to help businesses utilise opportunities created by the bilateral trade agreement.

The SBI UK CETA Facilitation Desk is a joint initiative of SBI UK and SBI’s London Branch, aimed at strengthening trade and investment ties between India and the United Kingdom.

The desk will provide guidance and support to businesses looking to expand their trade and investment activities between India and the UK.

For UK businesses entering India, the desk will provide tailored banking and financial solutions, including trade finance, working capital and term loans, through SBI’s London Branch for professional clients and counterparties.

UK businesses will also receive India Market-Entry Support, including guidance on potential geographies, states and cities and introductions to relevant Indian counterparts.

 

6) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

The Government of India is strengthening the Districts as Export Hubs (DEH) Initiative to identify products and services with global export potential and connect local producers, MSMEs and enterprises with international markets.

The DEH Initiative aims to make India’s export growth more inclusive by promoting district-level participation in international trade.

The initiative builds upon the One District One Product (ODOP) approach but has a broader objective of developing a complete district-level export ecosystem.

The DEH framework focuses on market access, infrastructure, logistics, quality standards, branding and export readiness.

As of January 2026, the DEH Initiative covered more than 770 districts across India.

Detailed Explanation:

The Government of India is strengthening the Districts as Export Hubs (DEH) Initiative to identify products and services with global export potential and connect local producers, MSMEs and enterprises with international markets.

The DEH Initiative aims to make India’s export growth more inclusive by promoting district-level participation in international trade.

The initiative builds upon the One District One Product (ODOP) approach but has a broader objective of developing a complete district-level export ecosystem.

The DEH framework focuses on market access, infrastructure, logistics, quality standards, branding and export readiness.

As of January 2026, the DEH Initiative covered more than 770 districts across India.

India’s total exports of goods and services reached an all-time high of US$825.25 billion in 2024–25 and were estimated at US$863.11 billion in 2025–26, according to the PIB.

The DEH Initiative operates through coordination among the Central Government, State Governments and districts.

7) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) introduced a standardised framework for National Pension System (NPS) schemes through circulars issued, aimed at making scheme selection, comparison and risk assessment easier for subscribers.

Under the revised framework, NPS schemes will be organised into five broad types: Lifecycle-based Schemes, Active Choice, NPS Sanchay, Multiple Scheme Framework (MSF), and 4A curated/thematic schemes.

Under NPS Sanchay, the maximum permissible asset allocation will range from 5% to 65%.

Under Active Choice, NPS subscribers can decide how their contributions are distributed among the available asset classes, subject to PFRDA-prescribed limits.

For Tier I accounts, the maximum allocation to Equity & related instruments (E) is 75%, while Corporate Bonds (C) and Government Securities (G) can each receive up to 100% allocation.

Category A – Aggressive Growth will have 80–100% equity exposure, representing the highest equity allocation among the MSF categories.

Category B – High Growth will have 60–80% equity exposure.

Category C – Balanced Growth will have 35–60% equity exposure.

Category D – Conservative will have 10–35% equity exposure.

Category E – Debt will have 0–10% equity exposure, representing the lowest equity allocation.

Detailed Explanation:

The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) introduced a standardised framework for National Pension System (NPS) schemes through circulars issued, aimed at making scheme selection, comparison and risk assessment easier for subscribers.

Under the revised framework, NPS schemes will be organised into five broad types: Lifecycle-based Schemes, Active Choice, NPS Sanchay, Multiple Scheme Framework (MSF), and 4A curated/thematic schemes.

Under NPS Sanchay, the maximum permissible asset allocation will range from 5% to 65%.

Under Active Choice, NPS subscribers can decide how their contributions are distributed among the available asset classes, subject to PFRDA-prescribed limits.

For Tier I accounts, the maximum allocation to Equity & related instruments (E) is 75%, while Corporate Bonds (C) and Government Securities (G) can each receive up to 100% allocation.

Lifecycle schemes automatically adjust the allocation among equity, corporate bonds and government securities according to the subscriber’s age.

Under the Multiple Scheme Framework (MSF), schemes will be classified into five equity-based risk categories based on their equity exposure.

Category A – Aggressive Growth will have 80–100% equity exposure, representing the highest equity allocation among the MSF categories.

Category B – High Growth will have 60–80% equity exposure.

Category C – Balanced Growth will have 35–60% equity exposure.

Category D – Conservative will have 10–35% equity exposure.

Category E – Debt will have 0–10% equity exposure, representing the lowest equity allocation.

8) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Birkbeck, University of London has received approval from the Government of India to begin academic operations at its new campus in Whitefield, Bengaluru, Karnataka.

Students will be able to pursue internationally recognised University of London degrees from the Bengaluru campus starting from the 2026–27 academic year.

The campus will provide education aligned with international academic standards and a research-informed curriculum combining academic knowledge with practical applications.

Detailed Explanation:

Birkbeck, University of London has received approval from the Government of India to begin academic operations at its new campus in Whitefield, Bengaluru, Karnataka.

Students will be able to pursue internationally recognised University of London degrees from the Bengaluru campus starting from the 2026–27 academic year.

The campus will provide education aligned with international academic standards and a research-informed curriculum combining academic knowledge with practical applications.

Programmes offered at the Bengaluru campus include:

BSc (Hons) Business Management

BSc (Hons) Business Analytics

BSc (Hons) Business Management (International Business)

MSc International Business Management

MSc Business Analytics

The initiative is expected to provide Indian students with access to internationally recognised higher education while studying in India.

9) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Chhattisgarh secured the first position nationally in the third phase of the Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari (JSJB) campaign, emerging as a leading state in rainwater harvesting, groundwater recharge and community-led water conservation.

The campaign is implemented under the Ministry of Jal Shakti through the Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain initiative.

Under JSJB 3.0, Chhattisgarh recorded 79,775 water conservation structures, of which 77,719 structures have been completed, placing the state at the top nationally.

In JSJB 1.0, Chhattisgarh created 4,05,561 structures, while under JSJB 2.0, work was initiated on 24,07,456 structures, of which 23,07,768 were completed.

Chhattisgarh had secured the second position nationally in both JSJB 1.0 and JSJB 2.0.

Detailed Explanation:

Chhattisgarh secured the first position nationally in the third phase of the Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari (JSJB) campaign, emerging as a leading state in rainwater harvesting, groundwater recharge and community-led water conservation.

The campaign is implemented under the Ministry of Jal Shakti through the Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain initiative.

Under JSJB 3.0, Chhattisgarh recorded 79,775 water conservation structures, of which 77,719 structures have been completed, placing the state at the top nationally.

In JSJB 1.0, Chhattisgarh created 4,05,561 structures, while under JSJB 2.0, work was initiated on 24,07,456 structures, of which 23,07,768 were completed.

Chhattisgarh had secured the second position nationally in both JSJB 1.0 and JSJB 2.0.

Five districts — Surajpur, Mahasamund, Balod, Baloda Bazar-Bhatapara and Kabirdham — featured among India's top 10 districts for water conservation.

The state's “5 Per Cent Model”, pioneered in Koriya district, encourages farmers to voluntarily dedicate around 5% of their agricultural land for rainwater harvesting and groundwater recharge.

10) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

The Union Government has established three new exclusive National Investigation Agency (NIA) special courts in Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan and Bihar to expedite trials in anti-terrorism cases investigated by the agency.

The courts have been designated under Section 11 of the National Investigation Agency Act, 2008, after consultation with the Chief Justices of the respective High Courts.

The three exclusive courts are located at:

Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh

Jaipur, Rajasthan

Patna, Bihar

The courts will exclusively handle Scheduled Offences investigated by the National Investigation Agency and will have statewide jurisdiction for cases under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.

The move aims to address delays in trials under the National Investigation Agency Act and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, following the Supreme Court's monitoring of pending anti-terror trials.

Detailed Explanation:

The Union Government has established three new exclusive National Investigation Agency (NIA) special courts in Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan and Bihar to expedite trials in anti-terrorism cases investigated by the agency.

The courts have been designated under Section 11 of the National Investigation Agency Act, 2008, after consultation with the Chief Justices of the respective High Courts.

The three exclusive courts are located at:

Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh

Jaipur, Rajasthan

Patna, Bihar

The courts will exclusively handle Scheduled Offences investigated by the National Investigation Agency and will have statewide jurisdiction for cases under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.

The move aims to address delays in trials under the National Investigation Agency Act and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, following the Supreme Court's monitoring of pending anti-terror trials.

In December 2025, the Union Government informed the Supreme Court that it would establish a dedicated National Investigation Agency court in every State and Union Territory, with additional courts in States having a high number of pending cases.

In February 2026, the Ministry of Home Affairs proposed establishing exclusive special courts in States having 10 or more National Investigation Agency cases pending trial.

The Union Government has provided financial assistance of ₹1 crore as a one-time grant for initial expenses and ₹1 crore annually for recurring expenses for each exclusive court.

 

11) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the work of Krishna Seshadri, a Mumbai-based engineer, during the 137th episode of Mann Ki Baat.

Krishna Seshadri developed Bharat Rajya (bharatrajya.com), a specialised website designed to make Indian history more accessible and interactive.

The website allows users to select a particular year and view which ruler or dynasty governed different parts of India during that period.

Despite having an engineering background, Seshadri used technology to create the platform because of his strong interest in Indian history.

His objective is to introduce people to the major empires and historical rulers of India in an engaging manner.

Detailed Explanation:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the work of Krishna Seshadri, a Mumbai-based engineer, during the 137th episode of Mann Ki Baat.

Krishna Seshadri developed Bharat Rajya (bharatrajya.com), a specialised website designed to make Indian history more accessible and interactive.

The website allows users to select a particular year and view which ruler or dynasty governed different parts of India during that period.

Despite having an engineering background, Seshadri used technology to create the platform because of his strong interest in Indian history.

His objective is to introduce people to the major empires and historical rulers of India in an engaging manner.

During the interaction, Seshadri identified three historical personalities he would like to meet:

Rajendra Chola I – prominent ruler of the Chola dynasty, known for his military achievements and contributions to architecture.

Hemu (Hemchandra Vikramaditya) – 16th-century military leader and ruler who rose from a trading background.

Tribhuvana Mahadevi – prominent ruler of the Bhauma-Kara dynasty of Odisha.

The initiative highlights the use of technology and digital platforms to preserve and popularise India's historical heritage.

12) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The United States launched a new $1 commemorative coin featuring the portrait of President Donald Trump to mark the country’s 250th anniversary in 2026.

On the obverse (heads) side, the coin features Donald Trump’s portrait, along with the inscriptions “LIBERTY” and “IN GOD WE TRUST”, while “1776–2026” appears below the portrait.

The reverse side features the Great Seal of the United States, including the bald eagle carrying a banner with the Latin phrase “E PLURIBUS UNUM”, meaning “Out of many, one.”

The commemorative coins were initially sold in rolls of 25 for $61 and bags of 100 for $154.50, with purchases limited to two orders per household.

A total of 250,000 randomly distributed coins also carry a special “July 4th” privy mark.

Detailed Explanation:

The United States launched a new $1 commemorative coin featuring the portrait of President Donald Trump to mark the country’s 250th anniversary in 2026.

On the obverse (heads) side, the coin features Donald Trump’s portrait, along with the inscriptions “LIBERTY” and “IN GOD WE TRUST”, while “1776–2026” appears below the portrait.

The reverse side features the Great Seal of the United States, including the bald eagle carrying a banner with the Latin phrase “E PLURIBUS UNUM”, meaning “Out of many, one.”

The commemorative coins were initially sold in rolls of 25 for $61 and bags of 100 for $154.50, with purchases limited to two orders per household.

A total of 250,000 randomly distributed coins also carry a special “July 4th” privy mark.

The issue is significant because US law generally prohibits depicting a living president on US currency, but special legislation for the 250th anniversary created an exception for these commemorative $1 coins.

Despite its gold-like appearance, the coin is not made of gold; it is primarily composed of copper, along with zinc, manganese and nickel, and is legal tender.

According to the US Mint, the only previous living US president depicted on a US coin was Calvin Coolidge, whose image appeared on a commemorative half dollar in 1926.

13) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi undertook a two-day visit to Kyrgyzstan from 31 August to 1 September 2026, as the second leg of his two-country Central Asian tour, following Uzbekistan.

The visit was undertaken at the invitation of Sadyr Japarov, President of Kyrgyzstan, to attend the 26th Meeting of the Council of Heads of State (CHS) of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit.

During the visit, PM Narendra Modi attended the opening ceremony of the 6th World Nomad Games in Bishkek, along with several visiting SCO leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.

The 6th World Nomad Games is a biennial traditional sports event held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, from 31 August to 6 September 2026.

Detailed Explanation:

Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi undertook a two-day visit to Kyrgyzstan from 31 August to 1 September 2026, as the second leg of his two-country Central Asian tour, following Uzbekistan.

The visit was undertaken at the invitation of Sadyr Japarov, President of Kyrgyzstan, to attend the 26th Meeting of the Council of Heads of State (CHS) of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit.

During the visit, PM Narendra Modi attended the opening ceremony of the 6th World Nomad Games in Bishkek, along with several visiting SCO leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.

The 6th World Nomad Games is a biennial traditional sports event held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, from 31 August to 6 September 2026.

PM Narendra Modi held bilateral meetings with several SCO leaders, including Vladimir Putin, President of Russia, and Masoud Pezeshkian, President of Iran.

PM Modi presented Sadyr Japarov, President of Kyrgyzstan, a 10-volume English translation of the Mahabharata by eminent Indian economist Bibek Debroy.

He also gifted Sadyr Japarov a Ladakhi Tsugdul Blanket, a traditional woolen textile from Ladakh.

14) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted the “Correct the Map” resolution with 164 votes in favour, promoting more accurate representation of the world’s geography.

The resolution promotes the Equal Earth projection as an alternative to the 16th-century Mercator projection for general-purpose world maps.

The resolution highlights the distortion in the Mercator map, particularly that Africa is about 14 times larger than Greenland, although they can appear relatively similar in size on Mercator maps.

The resolution was sponsored by Togo and supported by members of the African Union (AU).

Detailed Explanation:

The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted the “Correct the Map” resolution with 164 votes in favour, promoting more accurate representation of the world’s geography.

The resolution promotes the Equal Earth projection as an alternative to the 16th-century Mercator projection for general-purpose world maps.

The resolution highlights the distortion in the Mercator map, particularly that Africa is about 14 times larger than Greenland, although they can appear relatively similar in size on Mercator maps.

The resolution was sponsored by Togo and supported by members of the African Union (AU).

France and the United Kingdom (UK) supported the resolution, while the United States of America (USA) voted against it and six countries abstained.

The resolution is titled “Correct the Map: Rebalancing Global Cartographic Representation and Promoting Equitable Representation of the World’s Regions, Particularly Africa.”

The UNGA resolution is non-binding and does not ban the Mercator projection.

It encourages the wider use of equal-area map projections for general-purpose maps, education, and public communication.

 

15) Answer: B

The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, appointed the new Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and Members of the National Commission for Safai Karamcharis (NCSK).

Shri Bhagwat Prasad Makwana has been appointed as the Chairperson of the NCSK.

Shri Kaishab Bihari has been appointed as the Vice-Chairperson of the NCSK.

Shri Manoj Kumar Balmiki, Smt. Sushma Gaudiyal, and Shri Ravi Ramu Kalose have been appointed as Members of the Commission.

The appointments will remain effective up to 31 March 2028, corresponding to the remaining tenure of the present Commission.

16) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

Vivek Raghavan, Co-founder of Sarvam Artificial Intelligence, has been named among the TIME100 Artificial Intelligence 2026, recognising the world's 100 most influential leaders in Artificial Intelligence.

Raghavan co-founded Sarvam Artificial Intelligence with Pratyush Kumar in 2023, with the aim of developing multilingual Artificial Intelligence models for Indian languages.

Sarvam Artificial Intelligence is a Bengaluru-based Indian frontier Artificial Intelligence company focused on developing advanced Artificial Intelligence technologies for India.

Detailed Explanation:

Vivek Raghavan, Co-founder of Sarvam Artificial Intelligence, has been named among the TIME100 Artificial Intelligence 2026, recognising the world's 100 most influential leaders in Artificial Intelligence.

Raghavan co-founded Sarvam Artificial Intelligence with Pratyush Kumar in 2023, with the aim of developing multilingual Artificial Intelligence models for Indian languages.

Sarvam Artificial Intelligence is a Bengaluru-based Indian frontier Artificial Intelligence company focused on developing advanced Artificial Intelligence technologies for India.

The company has received backing from HCLTech and NVIDIA and is valued at approximately US$1.5 billion, according to the report.

Sarvam Artificial Intelligence was selected by the IndiaAI Mission to develop India's sovereign Large Language Model ecosystem.

17) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) announced the Green Highways Excellence Awards 2026 to recognise best practices in National Highway landscaping, plantation and environmental management.

The awards aim to encourage healthy plantation practices and environmental sustainability along the National Highway network.

The awards were presented across three categories:

Category I – Avenue Plantations

Category II – Median Plantations

Category III – Plantation in Land Parcels, including clover leaves, interchanges, toll plazas and service areas.

Detailed Explanation:

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) announced the Green Highways Excellence Awards 2026 to recognise best practices in National Highway landscaping, plantation and environmental management.

The awards aim to encourage healthy plantation practices and environmental sustainability along the National Highway network.

The awards were presented across three categories:

Category I – Avenue Plantations

Category II – Median Plantations

Category III – Plantation in Land Parcels, including clover leaves, interchanges, toll plazas and service areas.

Entries were invited from NHAI field offices, concessionaires, contractors, government agencies, Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) and private agencies involved in plantation projects along National Highways.

86 nominations were received from across India:

27 for Avenue Plantations

36 for Median Plantations

23 for Plantation in Land Parcels

After initial screening, 15 nominations — five from each category — were shortlisted for the final assessment.

Entries were evaluated on parameters including plantation survival rate, plantation plans, timing of plantation, pit size, quality of planting material, protection measures, species diversity, use of native species and compliance with approved designs.

18) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-M) partnered with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization – Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development (UNESCO MGIEP) to develop Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based immersive learning technologies for transforming global education systems.

The agreement was signed in the presence of Obijiofor Aginam, Director of UNESCO MGIEP, Manu Santhanam of IIT Madras, and M. Manivannan of IIT Madras.

The collaboration integrates Artificial Intelligence (AI), Extended Reality (XR), and game design with Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) to create immersive and learner-centric education systems.

Detailed Explanation:

The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-M) partnered with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization – Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development (UNESCO MGIEP) to develop Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based immersive learning technologies for transforming global education systems.

The agreement was signed in the presence of Obijiofor Aginam, Director of UNESCO MGIEP, Manu Santhanam of IIT Madras, and M. Manivannan of IIT Madras.

The collaboration integrates Artificial Intelligence (AI), Extended Reality (XR), and game design with Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) to create immersive and learner-centric education systems.

The initiative will provide personalised and gamified learning along with real-time emotional feedback for learners.

The integration of SEL is expected to help reduce teachers’ workload while improving the learning experience.

The technology is designed to be low-cost and low-bandwidth, supporting wider accessibility to digital education.

The partnership will promote joint research in education technology, pedagogy, and AI, along with academic exchanges and academic events.

The initiative aligns with United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4.7, which focuses on inclusive and sustainable education.

 

19) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

Unacademy Group completed its acquisition by Ronnie Screwvala-led upGrad through an all-stock transaction valuing Unacademy at just over US$200 million.

The deal represents a 94% decline from Unacademy’s peak valuation of approximately US$3.4 billion in 2021, reflecting the correction in India’s edtech sector amid tougher funding and consolidation conditions.

Detailed Explanation:

Unacademy Group completed its acquisition by Ronnie Screwvala-led upGrad through an all-stock transaction valuing Unacademy at just over US$200 million.

The deal represents a 94% decline from Unacademy’s peak valuation of approximately US$3.4 billion in 2021, reflecting the correction in India’s edtech sector amid tougher funding and consolidation conditions.

The acquisition covers the entire Unacademy Group and its operating entities, combining upGrad’s higher education, study-abroad, careers and enterprise upskilling businesses with Unacademy’s competitive exam preparation, creator monetisation and language-learning platforms.

Gaurav Munjal will continue as CEO of Unacademy and will lead the Unacademy Group within upGrad.

At the time of closing, Unacademy reported a topline of approximately ₹400 crore, with most business lines being profitable or approaching profitability.

 

20) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

NCDEX (National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange) has entered into a five-year strategic partnership with the Cotton Association of India (CAI) to increase participation in cotton derivatives trading and strengthen price discovery and risk management in India’s cotton sector.

The partnership was formalised through a Letter of Engagement (LoE) signed in Mumbai by Vikas Goel, Managing Director and CEO of NCDEX, and Vinay Kotak, President of CAI, in the presence of Lalit Kumar Gupta, Chairman-cum-Managing Director of the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI).

The partnership aims to develop a more robust and transparent price-discovery mechanism and strengthen risk-management tools for participants across India’s cotton supply chain.

Detailed Explanation:

NCDEX (National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange) has entered into a five-year strategic partnership with the Cotton Association of India (CAI) to increase participation in cotton derivatives trading and strengthen price discovery and risk management in India’s cotton sector.

The partnership was formalised through a Letter of Engagement (LoE) signed in Mumbai by Vikas Goel, Managing Director and CEO of NCDEX, and Vinay Kotak, President of CAI, in the presence of Lalit Kumar Gupta, Chairman-cum-Managing Director of the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI).

The partnership aims to develop a more robust and transparent price-discovery mechanism and strengthen risk-management tools for participants across India’s cotton supply chain.

India produces around 20–23% of the world’s cotton and accounts for nearly 38% of global cotton-growing acreage, but its contribution to global cotton price discovery remains limited.

India’s limited role in global cotton price discovery has been attributed to fragmented physical markets, uneven price transmission and comparatively low participation in derivatives markets.

 

21) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

The Extremely Large Telescope (ELT) is being built by the European Southern Observatory (ESO) in Chile’s Atacama Desert and is expected to become the world’s largest optical-infrared ground-based telescope, with operations expected around 2030.

The ELT will have an 80-metre-high dome and a giant 39-metre primary mirror made up of 798 precisely engineered hexagonal segments.

The ELT’s 39-metre primary mirror is significantly larger than the 8.2-metre mirrors of the Very Large Telescope (VLT) and the 6.5-metre mirror of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST).

Detailed Explanation:

The Extremely Large Telescope (ELT) is being built by the European Southern Observatory (ESO) in Chile’s Atacama Desert and is expected to become the world’s largest optical-infrared ground-based telescope, with operations expected around 2030.

The ELT will have an 80-metre-high dome and a giant 39-metre primary mirror made up of 798 precisely engineered hexagonal segments.

The ELT’s 39-metre primary mirror is significantly larger than the 8.2-metre mirrors of the Very Large Telescope (VLT) and the 6.5-metre mirror of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST).

Despite its enormous size, the ELT is designed to operate with extremely high precision to produce highly detailed astronomical observations.

The massive ELT structure will rotate using high-pressure oil systems, enabling precise movement of the telescope.

22) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Indian badminton pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty won the men’s doubles title at the China Masters 2026 in Shenzhen, China.

The Indian duo defeated China’s He Ji Ting and Ren Xiang Yu in the final with a score of 11–21, 21–13, 21–17.

The victory gave India its first-ever men’s doubles title at the China Masters.

It was Satwik and Chirag’s second title of the 2026 season.

They had earlier won the Singapore Open Super 750 and finished runners-up at the Thailand Open Super 500.

Detailed Explanation:

Indian badminton pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty won the men’s doubles title at the China Masters 2026 in Shenzhen, China.

The Indian duo defeated China’s He Ji Ting and Ren Xiang Yu in the final with a score of 11–21, 21–13, 21–17.

The victory gave India its first-ever men’s doubles title at the China Masters.

It was Satwik and Chirag’s second title of the 2026 season.

They had earlier won the Singapore Open Super 750 and finished runners-up at the Thailand Open Super 500.

In the semifinals, Satwik and Chirag defeated Malaysia’s Nur Mohd Azriyn Ayub and Tan Wee Kiong 21–15, 18–21, 21–11.

The Indian pair had previously finished runners-up at the China Masters in 2023 and 2025, while reaching the semifinals in 2024.

The title further strengthens Satwik and Chirag’s position among the leading men’s doubles pairs in international badminton.

 

24) Answer: B

National Teachers' Day is observed annually on 5 September in India to honour teachers and recognise their contribution to education and nation- building.

The day marks the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, former President of India, renowned teacher, scholar and philosopher.

5 September has been celebrated as Teachers' Day in India since 1962.

 

24) Answer: B

National Nutrition Week is observed annually from 1 September to 7 September to create awareness about the importance of adequate, balanced and nutritious food.

National Nutrition Week 2026 focuses on promoting awareness about nutrition-rich diets and their long-term benefits for health and well-being.

The observance highlights the importance of nutrition for health, human development, productivity, economic growth and national development.

In India, the initiative is particularly important for addressing malnutrition among children and women, with poverty, illiteracy and lack of awareness being major contributing factors.

 

25) Answer: C

International Literacy Day (ILD), also known as World Literacy Day, is observed annually on 8 September to create awareness about the importance of literacy and education.

UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) proclaimed 8 September as International Literacy Day in 1966 during its 14th General Conference.

International Literacy Day 2026 marks its 60th anniversary.

The theme for International Literacy Day 2026 is “Literacy for People, the Planet and Prosperity.”