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1) Recently, the RBI imposed a monetary penalty of ₹26.82 lakh on which entity for failing to credit compensation to eligible complainants within the prescribed period under the framework for delayed updation or rectification of credit information?

(a) CRIF High Mark Credit Information Services

(b) Equifax Credit Information Services

(c) TransUnion CIBIL

(d) Sammaan Finserve Limited

(e) Hinduja Leyland Finance

2) According to the RBI’s Financial Stability Report (FSR) – June 2026, what was India’s foreign exchange reserve cover in terms of merchandise imports as of 19 June 2026?

(a) More than 6 months

(b) More than 8 months

(c) More than 10 months

(d) More than 12 months

(e) More than 15 months

3) Recently, Razorpay launched which conversational AI Account Manager on WhatsApp in partnership with IndusInd Bank Limited?

(a) RAY

(b) RIVA

(c) RAYA

(d) RISE

(e) RAVI

 

4) Recently, Bisleri International Private Limited partnered with which bank under the ‘Bottles for Change’ initiative to promote responsible plastic waste management?

(a) Punjab National Bank

(b) State Bank of India

(c) Bank of Baroda

(d) Canara Bank

(e) Union Bank of India

5) Recently, who presented the President’s Colour to the Goa Police in Panaji, Goa, recognising its over eight decades of distinguished service?

(a) Rajnath Singh

(b) Amit Shah

(c) Pramod Sawant

(d) Shripad Yesso Naik

(e) Narendra Modi

6) Consider the following statements regarding the Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2026:

1. Lucknow topped Category I (cities with population above 10 lakh) with 198 points.
2. Indore secured the second position with 197 points.
3. Rourkela topped Category II (population 3–10 lakh) with 198.5 points.
4. Kalinga Nagar topped Category III (population below 3 lakh) with 198.5 points.

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

7) Recently, Dinamalar completed 75 years of publication in 2026. Who founded Dinamalar in 1951?

(a) T. V. Ramasubbaiyer

(b) C. P. Radhakrishnan

(c) Kalki Krishnamurthy

(d) Cho Ramaswamy

(e) Subramania Bharati

 

8) Recently, MC²+ Ignite will operate through a decentralised model with a central hub in which city?

(a) Mumbai

(b) Chennai

(c) Bengaluru

(d) Delhi

(e) Hyderabad

9) Recently, Bart De Wever, who undertook an official state visit to India from 2–4 September 2026, is the Prime Minister of which country?

(a) Netherlands

(b) Belgium

(c) Denmark

(d) Sweden

(e) Norway

10) Recently, which date was declared by the United Nations General Assembly as the International Day for the Elimination of Child, Early and Forced Marriage?

(a) 11 October

(b) 20 November

(c) 27 November

(d) 10 December

(e) 12 August

11) Consider the following statements regarding Miss World 2026:

1. Joheirry Mola of the Dominican Republic was crowned Miss World 2026.
2. The 73rd edition of Miss World was held in Nha Trang, Vietnam.
3. Elisabeth Reynes Alabern of Spain was named the First Runner-up.
4. Nikita Porwal of India secured a place in the Top 40.

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

12) Consider the following statements regarding the 72nd National Film Awards:

1. The 72nd National Film Awards ceremony will be held on 22 September 2026 at Ekta Nagar, Gujarat.
2. President Droupadi Murmu will present the awards to the winners.
3. The Best Feature Film award was given to Article 370.
4. Mammootty and Kartik Aaryan were joint winners of the Best Actor award.

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

13) Recently, ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India signed an MoU with which organisation to undertake advanced research on the sustainable utilisation of iron ore tailings in agriculture?

(a) Indian Council of Agricultural Research – Indian Agricultural Research Institute

(b) National Agricultural Science Fund

(c) Indian Institute of Soil Science

(d) National Institute of Agricultural Economics and Policy Research

(e) Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education

 

14) Consider the following statements regarding the appointment of Chief Justices of High Courts in India:

1. The appointment of High Court judges and Chief Justices is governed by Article 214 of the Constitution of India.
2. The President of India appoints High Court judges after consultation with the Chief Justice of India and the Governor of the concerned State.
3. For a judge other than the Chief Justice, the Chief Justice of the concerned High Court is also consulted.
4. The Supreme Court Collegium recommends the names of judges for appointment as Chief Justices.

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

(a) Only 1 and 2

(b) Only 2 and 3

(c) Only 2, 3 and 4

(d) All the above

(e) None of the above

15) Recently, who was appointed as the next President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Adobe Inc., effective 1 December 2026?

(a) Shantanu Narayen

(b) Anil Chakravarthy

(c) Arvind Krishna

(d) Satya Nadella

(e) Sundar Pichai

 

16) Recently, who was re-elected as the Secretary-General of the Asian-Pacific Postal Union (APPU) for a second consecutive four-year term?

(a) Anil Kumar

(b) Rajiv Agarwal

(c) Manoj Kumar

(d) Vivek Joshi

(e) Vinaya Prakash Singh

 

17) Recently, who was appointed as the Lieutenant Governor (Lt Gov) of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands by President Droupadi Murmu?

(a) Admiral Devendra Kumar Joshi

(b) Manoj Sinha

(c) Rajendra Arlekar

(d) Ramesh Bais Manoj Sinha

(e) Dinesh Sharma

 

18) Recently, the IAF Sarang Helicopter Display Team participated in the 2nd edition of the El Alamein International Airshow in Egypt. Which helicopter does the Sarang team fly?

(a) HAL Tejas

(b) HAL Rudra

(c) Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Dhruv

(d) HAL Chetak

(e) HAL Light Combat Helicopter (LCH)

19) Recently, Munitions India Limited (MIL) signed an MoU with which company to collaborate on the design, development and integration of indigenous UAVs and loitering munition systems?

(a) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited

(b) NewSpace Research and Technologies

(c) Solar Industries India Limited

(d) Bharat Dynamics Limited

(e) Drogo Aerospace Private Limited

 

20) Recently, which drone achieved a certified top speed of 498 km/h, becoming India’s fastest multirotor UAV?

(a) Ahuti Mk I

(b) Ahuti Mk II

(c) Garuda Mk II

(d) Vajra Mk I

(e) Rudra Mk II

 

21) Recently, DRDO and ACRHEM at the University of Hyderabad secured an Indian patent for which next-generation solid rocket propellant fuel?

(a) BAM-H12

(b) BAM-H18

(c) BAM-H24

(d) BAM-H28

(e) BAM-H32

 

22) Recently, Isar Aerospace successfully launched its Spectrum rocket from which country, making it the first privately developed rocket to reach space from Europe?

(a) Germany

(b) France

(c) Sweden

(d) Norway

(e) Finland

23) Consider the following statements regarding the multilingual AI models launched by Bodhan AI and AI4Bharat:

1. Bodhan AI launched four foundational AI models covering Speech Recognition, Text-to-Speech, Machine Translation and Optical Character Recognition.
2. The Speech Recognition model supports 27 languages.
3. The OCR and Text-to-Speech models support 23 languages each.
4. The Machine Translation model supports 22 languages.

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

 

24) Recently, LIC received RBI approval to acquire an aggregate holding of up to what percentage in ICICI Bank?

(a) 5.00%

(b) 7.50%

(c) 9.99%

(d) 10.50%

(e) 12.00%

 

25) Recently, scientists from the Botanical Survey of India (BSI) discovered a new plant species named Osbeckia ulotricha in which region?

(a) Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve

(b) Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve

(c) Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve

(d) Silent Valley National Park

(e) Periyar National Park

 

26) Recently, who won the Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix 2026 at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza, becoming the first Italian in 60 years to win his home Grand Prix?

(a) George Russell

(b) Max Verstappen

(c) Lando Norris

(d) Andrea Kimi Antonelli

(e) Charles Leclerc

27) Recently, renowned Carnatic vocalist, musicologist and educator S. R. Janakiraman (S.R.J.) passed away at the age of 98. In which year did he receive the Padma Shri?

(a) 2009

(b) 2010

(c) 2008

(d) 2012

(e) 2011

 

28) In news, International Vulture Awareness Day (IVAD) is observed annually on which day?

(a) First Saturday of August

(b) First Sunday of September

(c) First Saturday of September

(d) Second Saturday of September

(e) Third Monday of September

 

29) Recently, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) revised its inflation projection for 2026–27 from 4.6% to what percentage?

(a) 4.8%

(b) 5.0%

(c) 5.1%

(d) 5.3%

(e) 5.5%

 

30) In news, Bhagwan Mahavir National Park is located in which Indian state?

(a) Goa

(b) Karnataka

(c) Kerala

(d) Maharashtra

(e) Tamil Nadu


Answers:

1) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) imposed monetary penalties on five entities, comprising three Credit Information Companies (CICs) and two Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs), for non-compliance with various RBI regulatory directions.

The penalties were imposed based on statutory inspections conducted with reference to the entities’ financial position as of 31 March 2025.

TransUnion CIBIL received the highest penalty of ₹26.82 lakh for failing to credit compensation to eligible complainants within the prescribed period under RBI’s framework for delayed updation or rectification of credit information.

CRIF High Mark Credit Information Services was fined ₹6.89 lakh for failing to credit compensation to eligible customers’ bank accounts within the stipulated timeline.

Detailed Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) imposed monetary penalties on five entities, comprising three Credit Information Companies (CICs) and two Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs), for non-compliance with various RBI regulatory directions.

The penalties were imposed based on statutory inspections conducted with reference to the entities’ financial position as of 31 March 2025.

TransUnion CIBIL received the highest penalty of ₹26.82 lakh for failing to credit compensation to eligible complainants within the prescribed period under RBI’s framework for delayed updation or rectification of credit information.

CRIF High Mark Credit Information Services was fined ₹6.89 lakh for failing to credit compensation to eligible customers’ bank accounts within the stipulated timeline.

Equifax Credit Information Services was penalised ₹1.19 lakh for the same violation relating to delayed compensation to eligible customers.

Sammaan Finserve Limited was penalised ₹4.20 lakh for failing to report borrower credit information to the Central Repository of Information on Large Credits (CRILC), violating RBI directions concerning the early recognition of financial stress.

Hinduja Leyland Finance was fined ₹6.20 lakh for two violations, namely failure to maintain a Board-approved policy for pricing microfinance loans and undertaking activities resembling “synthetic securitisation” in violation of RBI’s securitisation norms.

 2) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released the Financial Stability Report (FSR) – June 2026, a half-yearly publication that presents the collective assessment of the Sub-Committee of the Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC) on current and emerging risks to the stability of the Indian financial system.

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) revised its inflation projection for 2026–27 upward from 4.6% to 5.1%.

India’s foreign exchange reserves stood at USD 672.6 billion as of 19 June 2026, providing a reserve cover of more than 10 months of merchandise imports.

Detailed Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released the Financial Stability Report (FSR) – June 2026, a half-yearly publication that presents the collective assessment of the Sub-Committee of the Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC) on current and emerging risks to the stability of the Indian financial system.

The Indian economy recorded strong growth of 7.7% in 2025–26, supported by robust private consumption and fixed investment.

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) revised its inflation projection for 2026–27 upward from 4.6% to 5.1%.

India’s foreign exchange reserves stood at USD 672.6 billion as of 19 June 2026, providing a reserve cover of more than 10 months of merchandise imports.

The USD 672.6 billion foreign exchange reserves covered 90.6% of India’s outstanding external debt, highlighting the country’s external-sector resilience.

 

3) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Razorpay, India’s omnichannel payments platform for businesses, launched ‘RAY’, a conversational Artificial Intelligence (AI) Account Manager on WhatsApp, in partnership with IndusInd Bank Limited.

RAY on WhatsApp enables businesses to manage payments, transactions, settlements, and customer support through a simple chat-based interface.

Bajaj Finserv was among the first live users of the RAY platform.

Detailed Explanation:

Razorpay, India’s omnichannel payments platform for businesses, launched ‘RAY’, a conversational Artificial Intelligence (AI) Account Manager on WhatsApp, in partnership with IndusInd Bank Limited.

RAY on WhatsApp enables businesses to manage payments, transactions, settlements, and customer support through a simple chat-based interface.

Bajaj Finserv was among the first live users of the RAY platform.

MSMEs can use RAY to manage payments, analyse transactions, generate payment links, issue refunds, and resolve queries through simple messages.

RAY can execute actions directly without requiring dashboards, while also tracking payment health and providing alerts, insights, and recommendations.

The platform was developed in partnership with IndusInd Bank and has already recorded more than 20,000 conversations, highlighting the growing adoption of AI-led, conversational, and real-time business support.

4) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Bisleri International Private Limited partnered with State Bank of India (SBI) by signing a Letter of Association (LoA) to promote responsible plastic waste management under the ‘Bottles for Change’ initiative.

The partnership aims to encourage the segregation, collection and recycling of used plastic and support India’s transition towards a circular economy.

Under the collaboration, Bisleri will conduct training and awareness sessions for SBI employees and housekeeping staff on proper plastic segregation, collection and recycling across SBI offices.

Detailed Explanation:

Bisleri International Private Limited partnered with State Bank of India (SBI) by signing a Letter of Association (LoA) to promote responsible plastic waste management under the ‘Bottles for Change’ initiative.

The partnership aims to encourage the segregation, collection and recycling of used plastic and support India’s transition towards a circular economy.

Under the collaboration, Bisleri will conduct training and awareness sessions for SBI employees and housekeeping staff on proper plastic segregation, collection and recycling across SBI offices.

The ‘Bottles for Change’ initiative focuses on engaging institutions, corporates and communities to promote responsible plastic waste management and environmental awareness.

The partnership supports India’s Net Zero emissions target by 2070 and promotes sustainable workplace practices.

SBI has set a target to achieve Net Zero emissions across Scope 1, 2 and 3 by 2055.

5) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah presented the President’s Colour to the Goa Police in Panaji, Goa.

The ceremony was attended by Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, Union Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy Shripad Yesso Naik, Union Home Secretary, Chief Secretary of Goa, Director General of Police of Goa, and other dignitaries.

The Goa Police received the President’s Colour after over eight decades of distinguished service. The honour recognises police forces for their glorious history, professional excellence, courage, discipline and dedication.

Since the formation of Goa, the Goa Police has been responsible for maintaining a safe city, safe community and secure maritime border, making a significant contribution to national security.

Detailed Explanation:

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah presented the President’s Colour to the Goa Police in Panaji, Goa.

The ceremony was attended by Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, Union Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy Shripad Yesso Naik, Union Home Secretary, Chief Secretary of Goa, Director General of Police of Goa, and other dignitaries.

The Goa Police received the President’s Colour after over eight decades of distinguished service. The honour recognises police forces for their glorious history, professional excellence, courage, discipline and dedication.

Since the formation of Goa, the Goa Police has been responsible for maintaining a safe city, safe community and secure maritime border, making a significant contribution to national security.

The Goa Police is also responsible for safeguarding Goa’s extensive maritime boundary and has contributed to the safety and security of tourists and the state’s economy.

Amit Shah paid tribute to police personnel Balaram Shinde, Abhishek Sher, Shailesh Gaonkar and Vishwas B. Deykar, who laid down their lives in the line of duty.

International Police Sports Championship 2029: India will host the championship in 2029, with sporting events for police and fire services personnel. Goa Police was urged to prepare for excellence in football and other sporting disciplines.

Goa’s long coastline and population of more than 15 lakh make physical fitness and alertness important for its police personnel.

 

6) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2026 was released under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) to assess the air-quality management and pollution-control efforts of cities across India.

Lucknow topped the category of cities with a population of above 10 lakhs, scoring 198 out of 200 points, followed by Indore (197) and Jabalpur (195).

Category II – Population 3–10 Lakh: Rourkela secured the 1st position with 198.5 points, followed by Firozabad.

Category III – Population Below 3 Lakh: Kalinga Nagar topped with 198.5 points. Angul, Talcher, Eluru and Haldia were among the other leading cities.

Detailed Explanation:

Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2026 was released under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) to assess the air-quality management and pollution-control efforts of cities across India.

Lucknow topped the category of cities with a population of above 10 lakhs, scoring 198 out of 200 points, followed by Indore (197) and Jabalpur (195).

Lucknow improved significantly from 15th position in the previous assessment to 1st position in 2026.

Category I – Population Above 10 Lakh:

1st – Lucknow – 198

2nd – Indore – 197

3rd – Jabalpur – 195

4th – Bhopal – 192 and Agra – 192

5th – Surat – 191

6th – Raipur – 189

7th – Thane – 187, Chandigarh – 187 and Rajkot – 187

8th – Ahmedabad – 186 and Vijayawada – 186

9th – Ghaziabad – 184 and Navi Mumbai – 184

10th – Nagpur – 183.8

Category II – Population 3–10 Lakh: Rourkela secured the 1st position with 198.5 points, followed by Firozabad.

Category III – Population Below 3 Lakh: Kalinga Nagar topped with 198.5 points. Angul, Talcher, Eluru and Haldia were among the other leading cities.

Lucknow’s top ranking was supported by measures such as waste segregation and collection, mechanised road sweeping, promotion of electric vehicles, control of open waste burning, expansion of green spaces and community participation.

7) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Dinamalar, one of Tamil Nadu’s leading Tamil-language newspapers, completed 75 years of publication in 2026.

Vice President of India C. P. Radhakrishnan addressed the 75th anniversary function of Dinamalar in Chennai and highlighted the newspaper’s contribution to truth, patriotism and public service.

A commemorative postage stamp was released to mark the 75th year of Dinamalar’s publication.

Dinamalar was founded in 1951 by T. V. Ramasubbaiyer with the objective of upholding truth and serving society.

Detailed Explanation:

Dinamalar, one of Tamil Nadu’s leading Tamil-language newspapers, completed 75 years of publication in 2026.

Vice President of India C. P. Radhakrishnan addressed the 75th anniversary function of Dinamalar in Chennai and highlighted the newspaper’s contribution to truth, patriotism and public service.

A commemorative postage stamp was released to mark the 75th year of Dinamalar’s publication.

Dinamalar was founded in 1951 by T. V. Ramasubbaiyer with the objective of upholding truth and serving society.

The Vice President highlighted how an idea initiated by one individual developed into a large organisation through the dedication and collective efforts of successive generations.

He emphasised that newspapers can retain public trust only by standing firm against pressures and upholding higher values such as patriotism and public service.

The Vice President appreciated Dinamalar’s ‘Pattam’ publication, which provides school students with knowledge related to general awareness, language skills and scientific innovations.

8) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas-led energy innovation platform MC²+ launched MC²+ Ignite, a sector-specific accelerator programme for deep-tech startups in the energy sector.

The programme aims to help startups transition from technology development and laboratory validation to industrial pilots and commercial deployment.

The inaugural cohort will include around 30 startups, with selected startups eligible for up to ₹2 crore each in milestone-linked convertible funding.

The programme will follow a decentralised acceleration and innovation model, with a central hub in Delhi and innovation nodes at the Research and Development centres of participating Indian oil and gas companies.

Detailed Explanation:

The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas-led energy innovation platform MC²+ launched MC²+ Ignite, a sector-specific accelerator programme for deep-tech startups in the energy sector.

The programme aims to help startups transition from technology development and laboratory validation to industrial pilots and commercial deployment.

The inaugural cohort will include around 30 startups, with selected startups eligible for up to ₹2 crore each in milestone-linked convertible funding.

The programme will provide startups with access to Research and Development infrastructure, technical expertise, industry mentors, pilot opportunities and potential commercial pathways through participating energy companies.

MC²+ Ignite seeks to address major challenges faced by deep-tech startups, including limited access to industrial assets, pilot sites, customers and growth capital, which are essential for moving from proof-of-concept to commercial deployment.

The programme will follow a decentralised acceleration and innovation model, with a central hub in Delhi and innovation nodes at the Research and Development centres of participating Indian oil and gas companies.

MC²+ has partnered with Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms and Venture Center, Pune to provide access to laboratories, infrastructure and mentoring.

Applications for the inaugural cohort opened on 5 August 2026 and closed on 31 August 2026.

 

9) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Bart De Wever, Prime Minister (PM) of Belgium, undertook a three-day official state visit to India from 2–4 September 2026 at the invitation of PM Narendra Modi, with the objective of strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation in trade, investment, defence, technology and connectivity.

This was Bart De Wever’s first official visit to India since he assumed office as Prime Minister of Belgium in February 2025.

Detailed Explanation:

Bart De Wever, Prime Minister (PM) of Belgium, undertook a three-day official state visit to India from 2–4 September 2026 at the invitation of PM Narendra Modi, with the objective of strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation in trade, investment, defence, technology and connectivity.

This was Bart De Wever’s first official visit to India since he assumed office as Prime Minister of Belgium in February 2025.

PM Narendra Modi held delegation-level talks with Belgian PM Bart De Wever at Hyderabad House, New Delhi, focusing on trade, investment, clean energy, critical minerals, technology and connectivity.

Union Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth and Belgian Defence Minister Theo Francken participated in the India-Belgium Defence CEOs Roundtable and Business-to-Business (B2B) meeting in New Delhi.

 

10) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

India was among the 70 countries that co-sponsored a United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) resolution declaring 27 November every year as the International Day for the Elimination of Child, Early and Forced Marriage.

The resolution, A/RES/80/309, was led by Sierra Leone and adopted without a vote during the 80th Session of the UNGA in New York, USA, with the support of all 193 UN Member States.

The resolution aims to establish 27 November as a global day to raise awareness about the harmful consequences of child, early and forced marriage worldwide.

Detailed Explanation:

India was among the 70 countries that co-sponsored a United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) resolution declaring 27 November every year as the International Day for the Elimination of Child, Early and Forced Marriage.

The resolution, A/RES/80/309, was led by Sierra Leone and adopted without a vote during the 80th Session of the UNGA in New York, USA, with the support of all 193 UN Member States.

The resolution aims to establish 27 November as a global day to raise awareness about the harmful consequences of child, early and forced marriage worldwide.

The initiative was championed by Fatima Maada Bio, First Lady of Sierra Leone and President of the Organisation of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD).

Bhuwan Ribhu, founder of Just Rights for Children (JRC), a global child-rights network working to end child exploitation, also supported the initiative.

The resolution calls upon governments to take decisive action through comprehensive laws, budgeted national action plans and policies, as well as responsible and accountable institutions.

11) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Miss World Organisation (MWO) crowned Joheirry Mola of the Dominican Republic as Miss World 2026 at the 73rd edition of the pageant held in Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa, Vietnam.

Joheirry Mola became only the second woman from the Dominican Republic to win the Miss World title, after Mariasela Álvarez won it in 1982.

Opal Suchata Chuangsri of Thailand, Miss World 2025, crowned Joheirry Mola as her successor.

Nikita Porwal of Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, represented India and secured a place in the Top 40, but did not advance to the Top 20.

Detailed Explanation:

Miss World Organisation (MWO) crowned Joheirry Mola of the Dominican Republic as Miss World 2026 at the 73rd edition of the pageant held in Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa, Vietnam.

Joheirry Mola became only the second woman from the Dominican Republic to win the Miss World title, after Mariasela Álvarez won it in 1982.

Opal Suchata Chuangsri of Thailand, Miss World 2025, crowned Joheirry Mola as her successor.

Elisabeth Reynes Alabern of Spain was named the First Runner-up, while Taanusiya Chetty of Malaysia became the Second Runner-up.

A total of 111 contestants participated in the 73rd edition, representing four continental regions: Africa, Americas & Caribbean, Europe, and Asia & Oceania.

Top 6 Finalists:

Snit Habteab – Eritrea (People’s Choice)

Elisabeth Reynes Alabern – Spain (Europe)

Taanusiya Chetty – Malaysia (Beauty With a Purpose)

Le Nguyen Bao Ngoc – Vietnam (Asia & Oceania)

Joheirry Mola – Dominican Republic (Americas & Caribbean)

Romanda Hombir – South Africa (Africa)

Nikita Porwal of Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, represented India and secured a place in the Top 40, but did not advance to the Top 20.

The 2026 edition marked the debut of contestants from French Guiana, Eritrea, Mozambique, Pakistan, and the Maldives.

Miss World is the oldest international beauty pageant, founded in 1951 in the United Kingdom by Eric Morley.

The 74th edition of Miss World is scheduled to be held in Tanzania in 2027.

12) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

The 72nd National Film Awards ceremony will be held on 22 September 2026 at Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, marking the first time in several decades that the ceremony will be held outside New Delhi.

President Droupadi Murmu will present the awards to the winners.

The National Film Awards were instituted in 1954, and Delhi has hosted most editions of the ceremony.

Best Actor: Mammootty for Bramayugam and Kartik Aaryan for Chandu Champion — joint winners

Best Feature Film: Article 370

Detailed Explanation:

The 72nd National Film Awards ceremony will be held on 22 September 2026 at Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, marking the first time in several decades that the ceremony will be held outside New Delhi.

President Droupadi Murmu will present the awards to the winners.

The National Film Awards were instituted in 1954, and Delhi has hosted most editions of the ceremony.

The awards have previously been held outside the national capital. The 17th and 18th National Film Awards were held in Madras (now Chennai) in 1970 and 1971, respectively.

Ekta Nagar, formerly known as Kevadia, is home to the Statue of Unity, the world’s tallest statue dedicated to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.

The Statue of Unity has a height of 597 feet and was inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi in 2018.

The winners of the 72nd National Film Awards were announced in July 2026.

Major Award Winners:

Best Feature Film: Article 370

Best Actress: Yami Gautam for Article 370

Best Actor: Mammootty for Bramayugam and Kartik Aaryan for Chandu Champion — joint winners

Best Debut Director: Randeep Hooda for Swatantrya Veer Savarkar, his biographical film on Vinayak Damodar Savarkar

Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment: Kalki 2898 AD

Best Feature Film Promoting National, Social and Environmental Values: Captain Miller, directed by Arun Matheswaran and starring Dhanush

The selection of Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, provides a historic new venue for one of India’s most prestigious film award ceremonies.

13) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research – Indian Agricultural Research Institute signed a Memorandum of Understanding to undertake advanced research on the sustainable utilisation of iron ore tailings in agriculture.

The collaboration aims to promote circular economy, resource conservation and sustainable agriculture by exploring the beneficial use of iron ore tailings generated during iron ore beneficiation.

Preliminary studies initiated in 2024 found that iron ore tailings contain naturally occurring minerals and nutrients such as silica, iron oxides, alumina, calcium and magnesium, which may contribute to soil health and crop production.

Initial laboratory and field studies conducted at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, and near the ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India beneficiation facility at Kirandul, Chhattisgarh, showed promising potential for crops including paddy, wheat and vegetables.

Detailed Explanation:

ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research – Indian Agricultural Research Institute signed a Memorandum of Understanding to undertake advanced research on the sustainable utilisation of iron ore tailings in agriculture.

The collaboration aims to promote circular economy, resource conservation and sustainable agriculture by exploring the beneficial use of iron ore tailings generated during iron ore beneficiation.

Preliminary studies initiated in 2024 found that iron ore tailings contain naturally occurring minerals and nutrients such as silica, iron oxides, alumina, calcium and magnesium, which may contribute to soil health and crop production.

Initial laboratory and field studies conducted at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, and near the ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India beneficiation facility at Kirandul, Chhattisgarh, showed promising potential for crops including paddy, wheat and vegetables.

The long-term research will evaluate crop response, nutrient availability, phytotoxicity, leaching characteristics and overall environmental impact across multiple cropping seasons.

The research aims to establish scientific evidence for the safe and beneficial utilisation of iron ore tailings, thereby reducing the requirement for their long-term storage.

The initiative will also examine the potential of iron ore tailings to address iron deficiency in degraded soils and increase iron concentration in agricultural produce, supporting biofortification efforts.

The Memorandum of Understanding was exchanged by Vishwanathan N, Head of Research and Development, ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India, and C Viswanathan, Joint Director (Research), Indian Agricultural Research Institute.

14) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The Ministry of Law and Justice (MoL&J) notified the appointment of 8 Judges of various High Courts as Chief Justices (CJs) of different High Courts across India on 5 September 2026.

The appointments were approved by President Droupadi Murmu after consultation with Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and the Supreme Court Collegium.

The Supreme Court Collegium recommends the names of judges for appointment as Chief Justices, followed by Presidential approval and formal notification by the Ministry of Law and Justice.

The constitutional provision governing the appointment of High Court judges and Chief Justices is Article 217 of the Constitution of India.

Under Article 217, the President of India appoints High Court judges after consultation with the Chief Justice of India, the Governor of the concerned State, and, for a judge other than the Chief Justice, the Chief Justice of the concerned High Court.

Detailed Explanation:

The Ministry of Law and Justice (MoL&J) notified the appointment of 8 Judges of various High Courts as Chief Justices (CJs) of different High Courts across India on 5 September 2026.

The appointments were approved by President Droupadi Murmu after consultation with Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and the Supreme Court Collegium.

The Supreme Court Collegium recommends the names of judges for appointment as Chief Justices, followed by Presidential approval and formal notification by the Ministry of Law and Justice.

The constitutional provision governing the appointment of High Court judges and Chief Justices is Article 217 of the Constitution of India.

Under Article 217, the President of India appoints High Court judges after consultation with the Chief Justice of India, the Governor of the concerned State, and, for a judge other than the Chief Justice, the Chief Justice of the concerned High Court.

S. No.	Appointed Person	Earlier Post	New Position
1	Justice Valluri Kameswar Rao	Judge, Delhi High Court	Chief Justice, Patna High Court
2	Justice Ravindra V. Ghuge	Judge, Bombay High Court	Chief Justice, Calcutta High Court
3	Justice Sanjay Kumar Agrawal	Judge, Chhattisgarh High Court	Chief Justice, Rajasthan High Court
4	Justice Mahesh Chandra Tripathi	Judge, Allahabad High Court	Chief Justice, Bombay High Court
5	Justice Ashwani Kumar Mishra	Judge, Punjab and Haryana High Court	Chief Justice, Punjab and Haryana High Court
6	Justice Krushna Ram Mohapatra	Judge, Orissa High Court	Chief Justice, Chhattisgarh High Court
7	Justice Alpesh Yeshwant Kogje	Judge, Gujarat High Court	Chief Justice, Madhya Pradesh High Court
8	Justice Pushpendra Singh Bhati	Judge, Rajasthan High Court	Chief Justice, Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court

 

15) Answer: B

Adobe Inc. announced the appointment of Anil Chakravarthy as its next President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective 1 December 2026.

Anil Chakravarthy will also join Adobe’s Board of Directors.

He will succeed long-serving CEO Shantanu Narayen, who will transition to the role of Executive Chair.

Anil Chakravarthy previously served as CEO of Informatica and held leadership positions at Symantec, VeriSign, and McKinsey & Company.

 

16) Answer: E

Dr. Vinaya Prakash Singh, a 1988-batch Indian Postal Service officer, has been re-elected as Secretary-General of the Asian-Pacific Postal Union (APPU) for a second consecutive four-year term.

He was elected unopposed by acclamation at the 14th APPU Congress held in Bangkok on 4 September 2026.

His second term will begin in January 2027 and continue until December 2030

17) Answer: E

President Droupadi Murmu appointed Dr. Dinesh Sharma, a BJP Rajya Sabha MP from Uttar Pradesh, as the Lieutenant Governor (Lt Gov) of Andaman and Nicobar Islands (A&N) on 5 September 2026.

The appointment was announced through a communiqué issued by Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi, and will take effect from the date Dr. Dinesh Sharma assumes charge.

Dr. Dinesh Sharma will succeed Admiral (Retd.) Devendra Kumar Joshi, former Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), who had served as the Lt Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands since 8 October 2017.

18) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The Indian Air Force (IAF) Sarang Helicopter Display Team has reached Egypt to participate in the 2nd edition of the El Alamein International Airshow, scheduled from 8 to 10 September 2026 at El Alamein International Airport.

The Sarang Helicopter Display Team is the world’s only five-helicopter display team, known for demonstrating precision, professionalism, discipline and advanced flying skills through meticulously choreographed aerial formations.

The Sarang team flies the indigenously designed and manufactured Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Dhruv, showcasing the capabilities of India’s indigenous aerospace industry and the exceptional skills of IAF pilots.

Detailed Explanation:

The Indian Air Force (IAF) Sarang Helicopter Display Team has reached Egypt to participate in the 2nd edition of the El Alamein International Airshow, scheduled from 8 to 10 September 2026 at El Alamein International Airport.

The Sarang Helicopter Display Team is the world’s only five-helicopter display team, known for demonstrating precision, professionalism, discipline and advanced flying skills through meticulously choreographed aerial formations.

The Sarang team flies the indigenously designed and manufactured Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Dhruv, showcasing the capabilities of India’s indigenous aerospace industry and the exceptional skills of IAF pilots.

The team is renowned for demanding formation manoeuvres, close-proximity flying and synchronised aerial sequences, highlighting the versatility and agility of the ALH Dhruv.

During the airshow, Sarang will perform its famous “Dolphin Leap” manoeuvre and introduce a new manoeuvre called the “Spot Stall Turn”.

The participation of the Sarang team marks another significant milestone in the international engagements of the IAF and reflects the growing defence and diplomatic ties between India and Egypt.

19) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

Munitions India Limited (MIL), a Defence Public Sector Undertaking (DPSU) under the Ministry of Defence (MoD), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Drogo Aerospace Private Limited to collaborate on the design, development and integration of indigenous Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and loitering munition systems.

The MIL–Drogo Aerospace MoU was signed in Pune, Maharashtra, by Yashwanth Bonthu, Founder and CEO of Drogo Aerospace, and Kumar Vaibhav Gaur, Executive Director of MIL.

Under the partnership, Drogo Aerospace will be responsible for designing and manufacturing UAV platforms and payload hardware, while MIL will contribute expertise in munitions design, explosives, fuzing and warhead technologies.

Detailed Explanation:

Munitions India Limited (MIL), a Defence Public Sector Undertaking (DPSU) under the Ministry of Defence (MoD), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Drogo Aerospace Private Limited to collaborate on the design, development and integration of indigenous Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and loitering munition systems.

The MIL–Drogo Aerospace MoU was signed in Pune, Maharashtra, by Yashwanth Bonthu, Founder and CEO of Drogo Aerospace, and Kumar Vaibhav Gaur, Executive Director of MIL.

Under the partnership, Drogo Aerospace will be responsible for designing and manufacturing UAV platforms and payload hardware, while MIL will contribute expertise in munitions design, explosives, fuzing and warhead technologies.

The two organisations will jointly work on UAV–munition integration, safety evaluation, field trials and quality certification.

MIL manufactures ammunition, explosives, rockets and bombs for the Indian Armed Forces and other customers.

20) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Apollyon Dynamics, a Hyderabad, Telangana-based defence startup, set a national record after its electric interceptor drone Ahuti Mk II achieved a certified top speed of 498 km/h, making it India’s fastest multirotor Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV).

Ahuti Mk II entered the India Book of Records on 1 September 2026 for developing India’s fastest multirotor UAV.

The drone surpassed the previous Indian multirotor speed benchmark of approximately 325 km/h.

Detailed Explanation:

Apollyon Dynamics, a Hyderabad, Telangana-based defence startup, set a national record after its electric interceptor drone Ahuti Mk II achieved a certified top speed of 498 km/h, making it India’s fastest multirotor Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV).

Ahuti Mk II entered the India Book of Records on 1 September 2026 for developing India’s fastest multirotor UAV.

The drone surpassed the previous Indian multirotor speed benchmark of approximately 325 km/h.

The Ahuti Mk II was rebuilt from the 2025 Ahuti version, which had achieved around 300 km/h, delivering a nearly 66% increase in speed within one year.

Ahuti Mk II is a high-speed interceptor drone designed to chase and neutralise hostile drones and loitering munitions, rather than being used primarily for surveillance or photography.

The drone underwent nearly 10 design iterations involving its frame, propulsion system and motor configuration to achieve high-speed performance.

The interceptor drone uses a 400-ampere burst current to support its high-speed operation.

21) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Advanced Centre of Research in High Energy Materials (ACRHEM) at the University of Hyderabad (UoH) secured an Indian patent for BAM-H24, a next-generation solid rocket propellant fuel.

The Patent Office, Government of India, granted Patent No. 599900 on 20 August 2026.

The patent application for BAM-H24 was filed on 21 December 2022.

BAM-H24 was developed by Dr. Muddamarri Hanumantha Rao and Prof. Muralidharan Krishnamurthi of ACRHEM and the School of Chemistry, University of Hyderabad.

Detailed Explanation:

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Advanced Centre of Research in High Energy Materials (ACRHEM) at the University of Hyderabad (UoH) secured an Indian patent for BAM-H24, a next-generation solid rocket propellant fuel.

The Patent Office, Government of India, granted Patent No. 599900 on 20 August 2026.

The patent application for BAM-H24 was filed on 21 December 2022.

BAM-H24 was developed by Dr. Muddamarri Hanumantha Rao and Prof. Muralidharan Krishnamurthi of ACRHEM and the School of Chemistry, University of Hyderabad.

BAM-H24 is a boron-, hydrogen-, and nitrogen-rich energetic compound designed for use as a solid rocket fuel, fuel additive, and burn-rate accelerator in propulsion systems.

The compound has high chemical and thermal stability, low sensitivity to impact and friction, and is non-hygroscopic, enhancing its safety and handling characteristics.

BAM-H24 also offers high specific impulse and reduced ignition delay, improving the efficiency of propulsion systems.

22) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

The German startup Isar Aerospace successfully launched its Spectrum rocket into orbit from Andøya Spaceport, Norway, under its second-flight mission named “Onward and Upward.”

The Spectrum rocket crossed an altitude of 100 kilometres (km) in less than four minutes, becoming the first privately developed rocket to reach space from Europe.

Spectrum is a two-stage orbital launch vehicle designed and largely manufactured in-house by Isar Aerospace for launching small and medium-sized satellites and satellite constellations.

The Spectrum rocket is 28 metres tall, has a 2-metre diameter, uses 10 engines, and can carry payloads of up to 1,000 kilograms (kg) to Low Earth Orbit (LEO).

Detailed Explanation:

The German startup Isar Aerospace successfully launched its Spectrum rocket into orbit from Andøya Spaceport, Norway, under its second-flight mission named “Onward and Upward.”

The Spectrum rocket crossed an altitude of 100 kilometres (km) in less than four minutes, becoming the first privately developed rocket to reach space from Europe.

Spectrum is a two-stage orbital launch vehicle designed and largely manufactured in-house by Isar Aerospace for launching small and medium-sized satellites and satellite constellations.

The Spectrum rocket is 28 metres tall, has a 2-metre diameter, uses 10 engines, and can carry payloads of up to 1,000 kilograms (kg) to Low Earth Orbit (LEO).

The mission carried five CubeSats: CyBEEsat from the Technical University of Berlin (TU Berlin), Germany; TriSat-S from the University of Maribor, Slovenia; Platform 6 from EnduroSat, Bulgaria; FramSat-1 from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Norway; and SpaceTeamSat1 from TU Wien Space Team, Austria.

The mission also carried the non-separable “Let It Go” experiment, developed by Dcubed.

 

23) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Bodhan AI, a Centre of Excellence (CoE) in AI for Education at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras), Chennai, Tamil Nadu, launched four foundational multilingual AI models as Digital Public Goods in partnership with AI4Bharat.

The initiative aims to strengthen India’s education ecosystem through sovereign digital infrastructure and is part of the Bharat Education Artificial Intelligence (EduAI) Stack.

The four AI models cover Speech Recognition, Text-to-Speech (TTS), Machine Translation (MT), and Optical Character Recognition (OCR).

The Speech Recognition model supports 27 languages, while the OCR and Text-to-Speech models support 23 languages each.

The Machine Translation model supports 22 languages, enabling multilingual access to educational content.

Detailed Explanation:

Bodhan AI, a Centre of Excellence (CoE) in AI for Education at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras), Chennai, Tamil Nadu, launched four foundational multilingual AI models as Digital Public Goods in partnership with AI4Bharat.

The initiative aims to strengthen India’s education ecosystem through sovereign digital infrastructure and is part of the Bharat Education Artificial Intelligence (EduAI) Stack.

The four AI models cover Speech Recognition, Text-to-Speech (TTS), Machine Translation (MT), and Optical Character Recognition (OCR).

The Speech Recognition model supports 27 languages, while the OCR and Text-to-Speech models support 23 languages each.

The Machine Translation model supports 22 languages, enabling multilingual access to educational content.

The models are built using NVIDIA Nemotron and the NVIDIA Neural Module (NeMo) framework.

The Speech Recognition model uses Nemotron 3.5 Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) post-training to improve support for Indian dialects and accents.

The initiative includes a Student Tutor Bot designed for Classes 6–12, providing multilingual and interactive learning support.

24) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), India’s largest state-owned life insurer, received Reserve Bank of India (RBI) approval to acquire an aggregate holding of up to 9.99% of the paid-up share capital or voting rights in ICICI Bank Limited, a private-sector lender.

The RBI approval is subject to certain conditions, including compliance with applicable statutory and regulatory provisions.

LIC must acquire the approved stake within one year from the date of the RBI approval letter dated 4 September 2026; otherwise, the RBI approval will stand cancelled.

Detailed Explanation:

Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), India’s largest state-owned life insurer, received Reserve Bank of India (RBI) approval to acquire an aggregate holding of up to 9.99% of the paid-up share capital or voting rights in ICICI Bank Limited, a private-sector lender.

The RBI approval is subject to certain conditions, including compliance with applicable statutory and regulatory provisions.

LIC must acquire the approved stake within one year from the date of the RBI approval letter dated 4 September 2026; otherwise, the RBI approval will stand cancelled.

As of Q1 FY2026-27 (April–June 2026), Mutual Funds (MFs) held a 29.60% stake in ICICI Bank.

As of Q1 FY2026-27, insurance companies collectively held an 8.24% stake in ICICI Bank, of which LIC held 4.35%.

25) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

A group of scientists from the Botanical Survey of India (BSI) discovered a new plant species named “Osbeckia ulotricha” in the Shola grasslands of the Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve (BR) in the Western Ghats across Kerala and Tamil Nadu (TN).

The discovery of Osbeckia ulotricha was published in Lilloa, an international botanical journal.

Osbeckia ulotricha is a woolly-haired flowering plant and can be distinguished from the previously known Osbeckia yercaudensis and Osbeckia wightiana by its unique morphological characteristics.

Its distinctive features include leaves clustered at the apex and an ovary crowned with true bristles.

Detailed Explanation:

A group of scientists from the Botanical Survey of India (BSI) discovered a new plant species named “Osbeckia ulotricha” in the Shola grasslands of the Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve (BR) in the Western Ghats across Kerala and Tamil Nadu (TN).

The discovery of Osbeckia ulotricha was published in Lilloa, an international botanical journal.

Osbeckia ulotricha is a woolly-haired flowering plant and can be distinguished from the previously known Osbeckia yercaudensis and Osbeckia wightiana by its unique morphological characteristics.

Its distinctive features include leaves clustered at the apex and an ovary crowned with true bristles.

The plant mainly grows along the damp margins of Tropical Montane Wet Temperate Forests (Shola forests) and Montane Temperate Grasslands.

Osbeckia ulotricha is found at elevations of approximately 1,200–1,500 metres.

The newly discovered species belongs to the Melastomataceae family of flowering plants.

The plant flowers between February and May.

The Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve is located in the Western Ghats across Kerala and Tamil Nadu, making the region significant for plant biodiversity and conservation.

26) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Andrea Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes won the Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix 2026 at Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Italy.

At 20 years old, Antonelli became the first Italian in 60 years to win his home Italian Grand Prix.

The previous Italian driver to win the race was Ludovico Scarfiotti, who triumphed at Monza in 1966.

George Russell finished second, while Max Verstappen secured third place.

Antonelli started from 19th position after receiving a grid penalty for power-unit changes, making his victory the second-lowest starting position for a race winner in Formula 1 history.

Detailed Explanation:

Andrea Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes won the Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix 2026 at Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Italy.

At 20 years old, Antonelli became the first Italian in 60 years to win his home Italian Grand Prix.

The previous Italian driver to win the race was Ludovico Scarfiotti, who triumphed at Monza in 1966.

George Russell finished second, while Max Verstappen secured third place.

Antonelli started from 19th position after receiving a grid penalty for power-unit changes, making his victory the second-lowest starting position for a race winner in Formula 1 history.

Lando Norris finished fourth, followed by Oscar Piastri in fifth.

Pierre Gasly secured his first Formula 1 pole position but finished the race in seventh place.

Charles Leclerc crashed at the Parabolica (Curva Alboreto) on Lap 2, resulting in a red flag for barrier repairs.

27) Answer: E

Renowned Carnatic vocalist, musicologist, and educator S. R. Janakiraman (S.R.J.) passed away at the age of 98 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, marking the end of an era in Indian classical music.

He was born on 12 July 1928 in Lalgudi, Tamil Nadu.

He was popularly known as S.R.J. and was celebrated for his contributions as a Carnatic vocalist, musicologist, teacher, and researcher.

He received the Padma Shri, India’s fourth-highest civilian award, in 2011 in the field of Art.

 

28) Answer: C

International Vulture Awareness Day (IVAD) is observed annually on the first Saturday of September to raise awareness about vulture conservation and their important role in maintaining ecological balance.

International Vulture Awareness Day 2026 was observed on 5 September 2026.

Vultures are important scavengers that feed on dead animals, helping to clean the environment and reduce the spread of diseases.

29) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released the Financial Stability Report (FSR) – June 2026, a half-yearly publication that presents the collective assessment of the Sub-Committee of the Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC) on current and emerging risks to the stability of the Indian financial system.

The Indian economy recorded strong growth of 7.7% in 2025–26, supported by robust private consumption and fixed investment.

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) revised its inflation projection for 2026–27 upward from 4.6% to 5.1%.

Detailed Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released the Financial Stability Report (FSR) – June 2026, a half-yearly publication that presents the collective assessment of the Sub-Committee of the Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC) on current and emerging risks to the stability of the Indian financial system.

The Indian economy recorded strong growth of 7.7% in 2025–26, supported by robust private consumption and fixed investment.

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) revised its inflation projection for 2026–27 upward from 4.6% to 5.1%.

India’s foreign exchange reserves stood at USD 672.6 billion as of 19 June 2026, providing a reserve cover of more than 10 months of merchandise imports.

The USD 672.6 billion foreign exchange reserves covered 90.6% of India’s outstanding external debt, highlighting the country’s external-sector resilience.

30) Answer: A

About Goa:

Chief Minister: Pramod Sawant

Governor: P. S. Sreedharan Pillai

Capital: Panaji

National Parks: Bhagwan Mahavir National Park

Wildlife Sanctuaries: Bhagwan Mahavir, Bondla, Cotigao, Netravali Wildlife Sanctuaries