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1) As per the recent government decision regarding the National Pension System (NPS), which of the following additional investment choices has been extended to employees of Central Autonomous Bodies (CABs) covered under NPS?

(a) Conservative Life Cycle Fund with equity exposure up to 25%

(b) LC-75-High with equity exposure up to 75%

(c) Government Securities Fund with 100% debt allocation

(d) Tier-II Pension Growth Fund with equity exposure up to 90%

(e) Atal Pension Equity Scheme with equity exposure up to 60%

2) Recently in news, Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) 5.0 was approved by the Union Cabinet mainly to provide liquidity support to which category of borrowers?

(a) Businesses affected by the West Asia geopolitical situation

(b) Exporters affected by global tariff hikes

(c) Farmers impacted by delayed monsoon

(d) Start-ups facing funding shortages in the technology sector

(e) Housing finance companies facing asset-liability mismatches

3) As per the recent development, POWERGRID secured a Japanese Yen 80 billion Green Loan to finance which of the following transmission projects?

(a) Leh–Delhi Solar Transmission Corridor

(b) Vindhyachal–Nagpur Ultra Mega Power Corridor

(c) Mumbai–Hyderabad Green Energy Transmission Link

(d) Gujarat–Rajasthan Renewable Grid Project

(e) Khavda–Nagpur High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Transmission Project

 

4) Recently in news, the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) launched a crackdown on “Dark Patterns” mainly to address which of the following issues in the insurance sector?

(a) Delayed claim settlement by reinsurance companies

(b) High solvency margin requirements for insurers

(c) Low insurance penetration in rural areas

(d) Mis-selling of insurance products through deceptive digital practices

(e) Rising cyberattacks on insurance databases

 

5) Recently in news, the Government of India increased the procurement price of onions for the Price Stabilisation Buffer (PSB) to which of the following amounts with effect from 4 July 2026?

(a) ₹1,875 per quintal

(b) ₹2,000 per quintal

(c) ₹2,125 per quintal

(d) ₹2,250 per quintal

(e) ₹2,500 per quintal

6) Recently in news, the Prime Minister launched which scheme during his visit to Jodhpur, Rajasthan, to strengthen regional air connectivity in remote and underserved areas?

(a) Modified Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik (UDAN) Scheme

(b) RCS-Connect Bharat Scheme

(c) National Regional Aviation Development Mission

(d) Bharat Air Linkage Yojana

(e) PM Gramin Hawa Seva Abhiyan

7) Recently in news, the 29th National Conference on e-Governance (NCeG) 2026 was organised around which of the following themes?

(a) Digital India for Inclusive Public Service Delivery

(b) Viksit Bharat 2047: AI-enabled, Data-driven & Secure Digital Governance

(c) Smart Governance through Blockchain and Cloud Infrastructure

(d) Citizen First: Reforms in Digital Public Administration

(e) AI for Rural Transformation and Digital Inclusion

8) Recently in news, Nita Ambani received the Humanitarian Award at the AAPI Annual Convention 2026 from which organisation?

(a) Association of American Medical Colleges

(b) Global Health Foundation

(c) Indian Medical Association

(d) World Health Organization

(e) American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin

9) Recently in news, which country became the first OECD member nation to sign a Bilateral Investment Agreement (BIA) with India?

(a) France

(b) Germany

(c) Israel

(d) Japan

(e) South Korea

10) Recently in news, Adani Enterprises Limited (AEL) and International Resources Holding (IRH) signed an MoU with the Government of Odisha to develop an integrated greenfield aluminium project worth approximately how much?

(a) USD 5.5 billion

(b) USD 8.0 billion

(c) USD 9.5 billion

(d) USD 11.5 billion

(e) USD 15.0 billion

11) Recently in news, Air India signed an MoU with which company to explore collaboration in the Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) sector?

(a) Singapore Airlines Limited

(b) SIA Engineering Company Limited

(c) SATS Limited

(d) Rolls-Royce Singapore

(e) Changi Airport Group

 

12) Recently in news, which university from Karnataka signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh City (IUH), Vietnam?

(a) Karnataka State Open University

(b) Central University of Karnataka

(c) Visvesvaraya Technological University

(d) Bangalore University

(e) Sharnbasva University

 

13) Recently in news, Dilip Asbe, MD and CEO of NPCI, was appointed to the Supervisory Board of which international financial messaging organisation?

(a) International Monetary Fund (IMF)

(b) Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT)

(c) Bank for International Settlements (BIS)

(d) Financial Action Task Force (FATF)

(e) World Bank

 

14) Recently in news, consider the following statements regarding the recent appointments approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC):

1. Alok Kumar Mittal was appointed as Director General of the Bureau of Police Research & Development (BPR&D).
2. Amit Garg was appointed as Director of the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB).
3. Sujeet Pandey was appointed as Director of the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy (SVPNPA).

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(a) Only 1

(b) Only 2

(c) Only 1 and 3

(d) Only 2 and 3

(e) All the above

15) Recently in news, TPG Inc. signed definitive agreements to acquire a 100% stake in Aseem Infrastructure Finance Limited (AIFL) through which of the following platforms?

(a) TPG Capital Asia

(b) TPG Growth Equity

(c) TPG Rise Climate

(d) TPG Real Estate Partners

(e) TPG Infrastructure Ventures

16) Recently in news, the 2nd Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC) Meeting held in New Delhi was conducted between India and which country?

(a) Kenya

(b) Uganda

(c) Tanzania

(d) Ethiopia

(e) Rwanda

 

17) Recently in news, which oceanographic satellite was launched by China aboard a Long March 4B rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center?

(a) Gaofen-12

(b) Shijian-21

(c) Fengyun-4C

(d) Tianhui-6

(e) Haiyang (HY)-2E

18) Recently in news, consider the following statements regarding POSHAN Abhiyaan and Poshan Tracker:

1. POSHAN Abhiyaan was launched on 8 March 2018 as India’s flagship National Nutrition Mission.
2. Poshan Tracker was launched in March 2021 by the Ministry of Women and Child Development in collaboration with the National e-Governance Division.
3. Poshan Tracker replaced the manual registers maintained by Anganwadi Workers with smartphone-based digital reporting.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(a) Only 1

(b) Only 2

(c) Only 1 and 3

(d) Only 2 and 3

(e) All the above

 

19) Recently in news, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan directed ICAR to constitute a high-level expert committee to address the problems faced by growers of which crop in Andhra Pradesh?

(a) Alphonso mango

(b) Totapuri mango

(c) Dasheri mango

(d) Banganapalli mango

(e) Kesar mango

 

20) Recently in news, scientists identified the world’s oldest accurately dated banyan tree in which district of Bihar?

(a) Patna

(b) Gaya

(c) Munger

(d) Bhagalpur

(e) Muzaffarpur

21) Recently in news, Girish Bharadwaj, who passed away recently, was popularly known by which of the following titles?

(a) Bridge Man of India

(b) Water Man of India

(c) Tree Man of India

(d) Canal Man of India

(e) Road Man of India

 

22) Recently in news, which digital platform under the Ministry of Women and Child Development was recognised by the World Health Organization (WHO) 2024, as an exemplary nutrition data ecosystem?

(a) Poshan Setu

(b) Poshan Tracker

(c) Saksham Poshan Portal

(d) Nutrition India Dashboard

(e) ICDS Connect

 

23) Recently in news, “Aadharshila” refers to which of the following?

(a) A digital nutrition monitoring platform under POSHAN Abhiyaan

(b) A financial assistance scheme for adolescent girls

(c) The National Curriculum for Early Childhood Care and Education for children aged 3–6 years

(d) A mobile application for Anganwadi worker attendance tracking

(e) A supplementary nutrition programme for pregnant women

24) What is the capital of Rwanda?

(a) Kigali

(b) Nairobi

(c) Kampala

(d) Addis Ababa

(e) Dodoma

25) In news, the currency of Vietnam is which of the following?

(a) Baht

(b) Kip

(c) Ringgit

(d) Dong

(e) Riel

Answers:

1) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Government of India (GoI) has extended two additional investment choices under the National Pension System (NPS) to employees of Central Autonomous Bodies (CABs) covered under NPS.

The Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance, extended the applicability of the Department of Financial Services (DFS) Notification dated 13 November 2025 to NPS subscribers employed in Central Autonomous Bodies (CABs).

The Aggressive Life Cycle Fund (LC-75) has been renamed as LC-75-High and allows equity exposure of up to 75%, making it suitable for subscribers seeking higher long-term growth potential.

Detailed Explanation:

The Government of India (GoI) has extended two additional investment choices under the National Pension System (NPS) to employees of Central Autonomous Bodies (CABs) covered under NPS.

The Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance, extended the applicability of the Department of Financial Services (DFS) Notification dated 13 November 2025 to NPS subscribers employed in Central Autonomous Bodies (CABs).

These additional investment choices were earlier available only to Central Government employees covered under NPS and have now been extended to CAB employees.

The Aggressive Life Cycle Fund (LC-75) has been renamed as LC-75-High and allows equity exposure of up to 75%, making it suitable for subscribers seeking higher long-term growth potential.

The Balanced Life Cycle Fund (BLC) has been renamed as Aggressive Life Cycle Fund and provides equity exposure up to 50%, with gradual reduction in equity allocation from the age of 45 years, ensuring a balanced approach between growth and stability.

 

2) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) 5.0 was approved by the Union Cabinet on 5 May 2026 to provide liquidity support to businesses affected by the West Asia geopolitical situation.

ECLGS 5.0 is designed to provide risk mitigation to Member Lending Institutions (MLIs) by enabling them to extend additional credit to borrowers facing cash-flow disruptions.

Detailed Explanation:

Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) 5.0 was approved by the Union Cabinet on 5 May 2026 to provide liquidity support to businesses affected by the West Asia geopolitical situation.

ECLGS 5.0 is designed to provide risk mitigation to Member Lending Institutions (MLIs) by enabling them to extend additional credit to borrowers facing cash-flow disruptions.

The scheme provides 100% guarantee coverage on additional loans to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and 90% guarantee coverage for other business segments, encouraging higher lending by financial institutions.

Since its launch, 4,11,497 guarantees have been issued under ECLGS 5.0, with the guaranteed amount reaching ₹1,55,229 crore, reflecting rapid adoption across the lending ecosystem.

MSMEs are the largest beneficiaries, accounting for 98% of the total guarantees issued (by number) and 82% of the total guaranteed amount under the scheme.

The Department of Financial Services (DFS) has conducted a nationwide awareness campaign to maximise the adoption and effective implementation of ECLGS 5.0.

3) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID), a 'Maharatna' Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) under the Ministry of Power (MoP), secured a Japanese Yen (JPY) 80 billion Green Loan from the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC).

The JPY 80 billion Green Loan is among India's largest green financing arrangements for the power transmission sector and supports the integration of Renewable Energy (RE) into the national power grid.

The loan agreement was signed in June 2026 to finance the Khavda–Nagpur High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Transmission Project.

Detailed Explanation:

Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID), a 'Maharatna' Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) under the Ministry of Power (MoP), secured a Japanese Yen (JPY) 80 billion Green Loan from the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC).

The JPY 80 billion Green Loan is among India's largest green financing arrangements for the power transmission sector and supports the integration of Renewable Energy (RE) into the national power grid.

The loan agreement was signed in June 2026 to finance the Khavda–Nagpur High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Transmission Project.

The Khavda–Nagpur HVDC Project will evacuate renewable energy from the Khavda Renewable Energy Park, Gujarat, and transmit it to Nagpur, Maharashtra.

Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) will provide JPY 48 billion, while the remaining amount will be co-financed by Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC), Kansai Mirai Bank, Kiraboshi Bank, and The Joyo Bank, with JBIC guaranteeing the co-financed portion.

The project supports India's target of achieving 500 Gigawatt (GW) of Renewable Energy capacity by 2030 and expanding the transmission network to 191,000 circuit kilometres (ckm) by 2032.

 

4) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has launched a crackdown on "Dark Patterns" in digital insurance platforms to curb mis-selling, improve transparency, strengthen consumer protection, and enhance public trust in the insurance sector.

Dark Patterns are deceptive design techniques used on websites and mobile applications that manipulate users into sharing personal information, accepting unwanted products, paying hidden charges, facing difficult policy cancellations, or receiving unsolicited calls and messages.

Detailed Explanation:

The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has launched a crackdown on "Dark Patterns" in digital insurance platforms to curb mis-selling, improve transparency, strengthen consumer protection, and enhance public trust in the insurance sector.

Dark Patterns are deceptive design techniques used on websites and mobile applications that manipulate users into sharing personal information, accepting unwanted products, paying hidden charges, facing difficult policy cancellations, or receiving unsolicited calls and messages.

Common examples of Dark Patterns include forcing users to share personal details before viewing insurance products, making policy cancellation difficult, spam calls, hidden charges, and misleading website/app interfaces.

The core issue behind Dark Patterns is mis-selling, where agents, brokers, banks, or digital platforms push unsuitable or complex insurance products to customers to increase sales.

IRDAI has partnered with the Institute of Public Auditors of India to independently monitor insurance companies and digital insurance platforms for 9 months to identify the use of Dark Patterns.

 

5) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The Government of India increased the procurement price of onions for the Price Stabilisation Buffer (PSB) by 13%, from ₹1,875 per quintal to ₹2,125 per quintal, with effect from 4 July 2026.

The revised procurement price marks the fifth upward revision during the current procurement season, with prices increasing from ₹12.70 per kilogram at the beginning of the season to ₹21.25 per kilogram.

Detailed Explanation:

The Government of India increased the procurement price of onions for the Price Stabilisation Buffer (PSB) by 13%, from ₹1,875 per quintal to ₹2,125 per quintal, with effect from 4 July 2026.

The decision was announced by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution to ensure better remuneration for onion farmers while strengthening the government's buffer stock.

Procurement of onions for the Price Stabilisation Buffer (PSB) is being carried out through the National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India (NAFED) and the National Cooperative Consumers' Federation of India Limited (NCCF).

The revised procurement price marks the fifth upward revision during the current procurement season, with prices increasing from ₹12.70 per kilogram at the beginning of the season to ₹21.25 per kilogram.

According to the Second Advance Estimates of the Department of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, onion production for 2025–26 is estimated at 307.37 lakh metric tonnes (LMT), compared to 307.67 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) in 2024–25.

The Government stated that overall onion availability remains adequate, although prices may witness normal seasonal fluctuations.

6) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi visited Rajasthan and Gujarat, where he inaugurated, dedicated, and laid the foundation stones for several major infrastructure and connectivity projects.

In Jodhpur, Rajasthan, the Prime Minister inaugurated the newly developed ₹480 crore terminal building at Jodhpur Airport, designed to handle up to 2 million passengers annually.

He also launched the Modified Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik (UDAN) Scheme to strengthen regional air connectivity, particularly in remote and underserved areas.

Detailed Explanation:

Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi visited Rajasthan and Gujarat, where he inaugurated, dedicated, and laid the foundation stones for several major infrastructure and connectivity projects.

In Jodhpur, Rajasthan, the Prime Minister inaugurated the newly developed ₹480 crore terminal building at Jodhpur Airport, designed to handle up to 2 million passengers annually.

He also launched the Modified Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik (UDAN) Scheme to strengthen regional air connectivity, particularly in remote and underserved areas.

During his visit to Balotra, Rajasthan, the Prime Minister inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for development projects worth over ₹1.06 lakh crore across the railways, highways, renewable energy, and power transmission sectors.

The Prime Minister dedicated India's first greenfield integrated refinery-cum-petrochemical complex at Pachpadra, Rajasthan, developed through a Joint Venture (JV) between Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) and the Government of Rajasthan.

7) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), under the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, in collaboration with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and the Government of Rajasthan, organised the 29th National Conference on e-Governance (NCeG) 2026 at the Rajasthan International Centre, Jaipur, Rajasthan.

The conference was inaugurated by Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma.

The theme of the conference was "Viksit Bharat 2047: AI-enabled, Data-driven & Secure Digital Governance."

Detailed Explanation:

The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), under the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, in collaboration with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and the Government of Rajasthan, organised the 29th National Conference on e-Governance (NCeG) 2026 at the Rajasthan International Centre, Jaipur, Rajasthan.

The conference was inaugurated by Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma.

The theme of the conference was "Viksit Bharat 2047: AI-enabled, Data-driven & Secure Digital Governance."

During the conference, the National Awards for e-Governance 2026 were presented across seven categories.

A total of 17 awards were conferred, including 10 Gold Awards (₹10 lakh each), 6 Silver Awards (₹5 lakh each), and 1 Jury Award.

The conference concluded with the adoption of the Jaipur Declaration on e-Governance 2026, which provides a roadmap for strengthening Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled, data-driven, secure, and citizen-centric digital governance across India.

 

8) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

Nita Ambani, Founder and Chairperson of Reliance Foundation, received the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) Humanitarian Award during the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) Annual Convention 2026, held in Tampa, Florida, United States of America (USA).

The award was presented by Dr. Amit Chakrabarty, President of the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI), in recognition of her contributions to healthcare, education, sports, culture, rural transformation, women's empowerment, disaster response, and preservation of India's arts and cultural heritage through the Reliance Foundation.

Detailed Explanation:

Nita Ambani, Founder and Chairperson of Reliance Foundation, received the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) Humanitarian Award during the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) Annual Convention 2026, held in Tampa, Florida, United States of America (USA).

The award was presented by Dr. Amit Chakrabarty, President of the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI), in recognition of her contributions to healthcare, education, sports, culture, rural transformation, women's empowerment, disaster response, and preservation of India's arts and cultural heritage through the Reliance Foundation.

During the event, Jane Castor, Mayor of Tampa, conferred Nita Ambani with the "Key to the City of Tampa", one of the highest civic honours in the United States of America (USA).

The City of Tampa also declared 2 July and the remainder of the United States Independence Day weekend as "AAPI Day".

Nita Ambani announced a strategic partnership between the Reliance Foundation and the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) to strengthen cooperation in rural and community healthcare, preventive and integrative medicine, women's and children's health, telemedicine, digital health, medical education, and disaster response.

 

9) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The Bilateral Investment Agreement (BIA) between the Government of India and the Government of the State of Israel came into force on 4 July 2026.

The agreement was signed on 8 September 2025 in New Delhi.

According to the Ministry of Finance, the Bilateral Investment Agreement (BIA) aims to strengthen bilateral economic relations, promote cross-border investments, and provide a secure, transparent, and predictable investment environment.

Detailed Explanation:

The Bilateral Investment Agreement (BIA) between the Government of India and the Government of the State of Israel came into force on 4 July 2026.

The agreement was signed on 8 September 2025 in New Delhi.

According to the Ministry of Finance, the Bilateral Investment Agreement (BIA) aims to strengthen bilateral economic relations, promote cross-border investments, and provide a secure, transparent, and predictable investment environment.

The agreement provides protection to investments and investors while preserving the sovereign right of governments to pursue legitimate public policy objectives.

Under the agreement, India has reduced the local remedies exhaustion period for Israeli investors from 5 years (under India's 2015 Model Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT)) to 3 years, enabling quicker access to international arbitration after exhausting domestic legal remedies.

Israel has become the first Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) member country to sign a Bilateral Investment Agreement (BIA) with India.

 

10) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Adani Enterprises Limited (AEL) and Abu Dhabi-based International Resources Holding (IRH), a International Holding Company (IHC) Group entity, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Odisha to develop a USD 11.5 billion (around ₹1.08 lakh crore) integrated greenfield aluminium project in Odisha.

Adani Enterprises Limited (AEL) and International Resources Holding (IRH) will establish a 50:50 Joint Venture (JV) to execute the project.

The project is expected to become Odisha's largest Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) proposal and India's largest Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the metallurgy sector.

Detailed Explanation:

Adani Enterprises Limited (AEL) and Abu Dhabi-based International Resources Holding (IRH), a International Holding Company (IHC) Group entity, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Odisha to develop a USD 11.5 billion (around ₹1.08 lakh crore) integrated greenfield aluminium project in Odisha.

Adani Enterprises Limited (AEL) and International Resources Holding (IRH) will establish a 50:50 Joint Venture (JV) to execute the project.

The project is expected to become Odisha's largest Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) proposal and India's largest Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the metallurgy sector.

The integrated project will include:

A 4 Million Metric Tonnes Per Annum (MMTPA) alumina refinery at Rayagada district.

A 2 Million Metric Tonnes Per Annum (MMTPA) aluminium smelter at Sundargarh district.

A 4,000-megawatt captive power plant, including 400 megawatts of renewable energy capacity.

A 1 Million Metric Tonnes Per Annum (MMTPA) downstream manufacturing park.

The project will require around 7,300 acres of land and will be implemented in two phases, with investments of ₹66,000 crore in the first phase and ₹44,000 crore in the second phase.

11) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Air India signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Singapore-based SIA Engineering Company Limited (SIAEC) to explore collaboration in the Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) sector.

The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aims to support the development of India as a global aviation Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) hub.

The agreement was signed in Mumbai, Maharashtra, by Campbell Wilson, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Managing Director (MD) of Air India, and Chin Yau Seng, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SIA Engineering Company Limited (SIAEC).

Detailed Explanation:

Air India signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Singapore-based SIA Engineering Company Limited (SIAEC) to explore collaboration in the Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) sector.

The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aims to support the development of India as a global aviation Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) hub.

The agreement was signed in Mumbai, Maharashtra, by Campbell Wilson, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Managing Director (MD) of Air India, and Chin Yau Seng, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SIA Engineering Company Limited (SIAEC).

The collaboration builds on the existing partnership between the two companies and will leverage SIA Engineering Company Limited's (SIAEC) technical expertise to strengthen Air India's expanding operations.

The partnership also aims to develop a world-class aviation Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) ecosystem in India.

The proposed collaboration may include the establishment of a Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) Joint Venture (JV) in India to cater to the growing requirements of the Indian and regional aviation markets.

12) Answer: E

Sharnbasva University, Kalaburagi, Karnataka, signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh City (IUH), Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aims to strengthen academic collaboration, collaborative research, faculty exchange, student exchange, and scientific and cultural cooperation between the two universities.

The collaboration will initially focus on Engineering, Technology, and Management Studies.

The partnership is expected to promote academic excellence, innovation, international collaboration, and global exposure for students and faculty members of both institutions.

13) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Dilip Asbe, Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), was appointed to the Supervisory Board of the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT).

Detailed Explanation:

Dilip Asbe, Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), was appointed to the Supervisory Board of the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT).

Dilip Asbe's appointment coincides with SWIFT's transition from a single-tier Board of Directors to a two-tier governance structure comprising a Supervisory Board and a Management Board.

The SWIFT Supervisory Board will consist of 12 members, expandable to 15 members in exceptional cases.

The Supervisory Board includes 8 shareholder-affiliated directors and 4 independent directors, ensuring the one-third independence requirement.

 

14) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the appointments of senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officers to three key police and law enforcement institutions based on a proposal from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).

Alok Kumar Mittal, a 1993-batch IPS officer of the Haryana cadre, was appointed as Director General (DG) of the Bureau of Police Research & Development (BPR&D).

Amit Garg, a 1993-batch IPS officer of the Andhra Pradesh (AP) cadre, was appointed as Director of the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB).

Sujeet Pandey, a 1994-batch IPS officer of the Uttar Pradesh (UP) cadre, was appointed as Director of the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy (SVPNPA).

Detailed Explanation:

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the appointments of senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officers to three key police and law enforcement institutions based on a proposal from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).

Alok Kumar Mittal, a 1993-batch IPS officer of the Haryana cadre, was appointed as Director General (DG) of the Bureau of Police Research & Development (BPR&D).

Alok Kumar Mittal will serve as DG, BPR&D from the date of assuming charge until 30 June 2029 (superannuation) or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

Amit Garg, a 1993-batch IPS officer of the Andhra Pradesh (AP) cadre, was appointed as Director of the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB).

Amit Garg will serve as Director, NCRB until 31 October 2027 or until further orders.

Amit Garg succeeds Alok Ranjan, a 1991-batch IPS officer, as Director of NCRB.

Sujeet Pandey, a 1994-batch IPS officer of the Uttar Pradesh (UP) cadre, was appointed as Director of the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy (SVPNPA).

Sujeet Pandey will serve as Director, SVPNPA until 31 July 2028 (retirement) or until further orders.

15) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

TPG Inc., a global alternative asset management firm, signed definitive agreements to acquire a 100% stake in Aseem Infrastructure Finance Limited (AIFL) from the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) and other shareholders for an undisclosed amount.

The acquisition will be carried out through TPG Rise Climate, TPG’s dedicated climate investing platform, in partnership with the Government of Singapore Investment Corporation (GIC) and ICICI Bank Limited.

Detailed Explanation:

TPG Inc., a global alternative asset management firm, signed definitive agreements to acquire a 100% stake in Aseem Infrastructure Finance Limited (AIFL) from the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) and other shareholders for an undisclosed amount.

The acquisition will be carried out through TPG Rise Climate, TPG’s dedicated climate investing platform, in partnership with the Government of Singapore Investment Corporation (GIC) and ICICI Bank Limited.

Under the transaction, TPG and GIC will acquire AIFL, while ICICI Bank Limited will retain up to a 5% equity stake after the completion of the deal.

The objective of the acquisition is to strengthen climate financing and sustainable infrastructure development in India.

16) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

The 2nd Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC) Meeting between India and Rwanda was held in New Delhi on 6–7 July 2026.

The meeting focused on expanding bilateral defence cooperation in the areas of military training, joint military exercises, medical cooperation, and defence industries.

Detailed Explanation:

The 2nd Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC) Meeting between India and Rwanda was held in New Delhi on 6–7 July 2026.

The meeting focused on expanding bilateral defence cooperation in the areas of military training, joint military exercises, medical cooperation, and defence industries.

Both countries agreed on an Implementation Plan with defined timelines for the action items arising from the JDCC meeting.

The meeting was co-chaired by Amitabh Prasad, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Defence (India), and Brigadier General Louis Kanobayier, Chief for Joint Force Development, Training and Doctrine (Chief J7), Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) Headquarters.

 

17) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

China successfully launched its latest oceanographic satellite, Haiyang (HY)-2E, aboard a Long March 4B rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, Northwest China.

The launch marked China's 47th space mission in 2026 and the 654th flight of the Long March rocket series.

HY-2E is designed to replace the HY-2B satellite, which was launched in 2018.

HY-2E will operate together with the existing HY-2C and HY-2D satellites to monitor the global marine dynamic environment.

Detailed Explanation:

China successfully launched its latest oceanographic satellite, Haiyang (HY)-2E, aboard a Long March 4B rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, Northwest China.

The launch marked China's 47th space mission in 2026 and the 654th flight of the Long March rocket series.

HY-2E is designed to replace the HY-2B satellite, which was launched in 2018.

HY-2E will operate together with the existing HY-2C and HY-2D satellites to monitor the global marine dynamic environment.

The HY-2E satellite was developed by the China Academy of Space Technology (CAST).

The satellite is equipped with four microwave remote sensing payloads for advanced ocean observation and marine monitoring.

The Radar Altimeter is used to measure sea surface height.

The Microwave Radiometer is used to record the sea surface temperature.

The Microwave Scatterometer is designed to monitor sea surface wind speed and wind direction.

18) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

POSHAN Abhiyaan (Prime Minister’s Overarching Scheme for Holistic Nourishment) is India’s flagship National Nutrition Mission, launched on 8 March 2018, to improve nutrition outcomes through convergence, technology, and community mobilisation.

POSHAN Abhiyaan functions under the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MoWCD) and follows a Jan Andolan (People’s Movement) approach with time-bound targets, digital monitoring, and a multi-ministerial framework.

Under Union Budget 2021–22, POSHAN Abhiyaan, Anganwadi Services, and the Scheme for Adolescent Girls were merged under Mission POSHAN 2.0 (Mission Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0).

Poshan Tracker is a mobile-based governance application and the digital backbone of POSHAN Abhiyaan, launched in March 2021 by the MoWCD in collaboration with the National e-Governance Division (NeGD).

Detailed Explanation:

POSHAN Abhiyaan (Prime Minister’s Overarching Scheme for Holistic Nourishment) is India’s flagship National Nutrition Mission, launched on 8 March 2018, to improve nutrition outcomes through convergence, technology, and community mobilisation.

POSHAN Abhiyaan functions under the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MoWCD) and follows a Jan Andolan (People’s Movement) approach with time-bound targets, digital monitoring, and a multi-ministerial framework.

Under Union Budget 2021–22, POSHAN Abhiyaan, Anganwadi Services, and the Scheme for Adolescent Girls were merged under Mission POSHAN 2.0 (Mission Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0).

Poshan Tracker is a mobile-based governance application and the digital backbone of POSHAN Abhiyaan, launched in March 2021 by the MoWCD in collaboration with the National e-Governance Division (NeGD).

Poshan Tracker enables near real-time monitoring of nutrition, Anganwadi infrastructure, service delivery, beneficiary coverage, and growth monitoring through a unified digital platform.

The application supports dynamic identification of stunting, wasting, underweight, Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM), Moderate Acute Malnutrition (MAM), and overweight/obesity among children using WHO Child Growth Standards.

 

19) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan directed ICAR (Indian Council of Agricultural Research) to constitute a high-level expert committee to address the problems faced by Totapuri mango growers in Andhra Pradesh.

The decision was taken after farmers reported a sharp fall in Totapuri mango prices, resulting in heavy financial losses and declining farm incomes.

The committee will conduct a comprehensive study of the Totapuri mango value chain, covering cultivation, production costs, processing, marketing, domestic trade, exports, and farmers' income.

Detailed Explanation:

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan directed ICAR (Indian Council of Agricultural Research) to constitute a high-level expert committee to address the problems faced by Totapuri mango growers in Andhra Pradesh.

The decision was taken after farmers reported a sharp fall in Totapuri mango prices, resulting in heavy financial losses and declining farm incomes.

The committee will conduct a comprehensive study of the Totapuri mango value chain, covering cultivation, production costs, processing, marketing, domestic trade, exports, and farmers' income.

The committee will also analyse demand-supply dynamics, processing capacity and utilisation, export market conditions, and the factors responsible for the recent price decline.

Field visits will be conducted within 10 days, during which the committee will interact with farmers, processors, exporters, Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs), and Andhra Pradesh Government officials.

Before Poshan Tracker, Anganwadi Workers (AWWs) maintained 11 manual registers; the platform has replaced these with smartphone-based digital reporting, reducing delays and improving service delivery.

 

20) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Scientists identified a banyan tree in Munger district, Bihar, as the world's oldest accurately dated banyan tree, estimating its age at around 700 years using high-precision radiocarbon dating.

The research was published in the journal Quaternary Research and is the first scientific study to determine the age of a banyan tree (Ficus benghalensis) using scientific evidence instead of folklore, historical records, or local traditions.

The study was led by Dr. Trina Bose of the Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences (BSIP), Lucknow, an autonomous institute under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), along with Dr. Mayank Shekhar and Dr. Akhilesh K. Yadava.

Detailed Explanation:

Scientists identified a banyan tree in Munger district, Bihar, as the world's oldest accurately dated banyan tree, estimating its age at around 700 years using high-precision radiocarbon dating.

The research was published in the journal Quaternary Research and is the first scientific study to determine the age of a banyan tree (Ficus benghalensis) using scientific evidence instead of folklore, historical records, or local traditions.

The study was led by Dr. Trina Bose of the Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences (BSIP), Lucknow, an autonomous institute under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), along with Dr. Mayank Shekhar and Dr. Akhilesh K. Yadava.

The study was initiated after the Bihar Forest Department requested the scientific determination of the age of the Munger Banyan Tree.

The researchers developed a new scientific methodology because tropical broadleaf trees generally lack distinct annual growth rings, making conventional dendrochronology unsuitable.

 

21) Answer: A

Girish Bharadwaj, popularly known as the "Bridge Man of India", was a renowned Indian social worker and engineer who passed away at the age of 76 in Sullia, Karnataka.

He was born on 2 May 1950 in Sullia, Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka.

He was conferred the Padma Shri in 2017, India's fourth-highest civilian award, by the Government of India (GoI) for his outstanding contribution to Social Work.

 

22) Answer: B

The World Health Organization (WHO) recognised Poshan Tracker as an exemplary nutrition data ecosystem, while UNICEF appreciated its simplicity and beneficiary tracking features.

In 2023, Poshan Tracker was showcased at the G20 Ministerial Conference on Women Empowerment, where its contribution to nutrition monitoring and ECCE delivery was acknowledged.

In 2024, the Ministry of Women and Child Development received the Prime Minister’s Award for Excellence in Public Administration for its achievements under Poshan Tracker.

 

23) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Poshan Tracker provides 249 ECCE videos, 190 voice notes, and 159 Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) activity PDFs based on Aadharshila for children aged 3–6 years.

Aadharshila, launched in March 2024, is the National Curriculum for Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) for children aged 3–6 years, promoting play-based learning through Anganwadi Centres.

Poshan Helpline – 1515, launched in November 2025, provides a toll-free grievance redressal mechanism for beneficiaries.

Every Anganwadi Worker (AWW) has been provided with a smartphone, internet connectivity support of ₹2,000 per annum, and Growth Monitoring Devices (GMDs) for each Anganwadi Centre (AWC).

Detailed Explanation:

Poshan Tracker provides 249 ECCE videos, 190 voice notes, and 159 Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) activity PDFs based on Aadharshila for children aged 3–6 years.

Aadharshila, launched in March 2024, is the National Curriculum for Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) for children aged 3–6 years, promoting play-based learning through Anganwadi Centres.

Poshan Helpline – 1515, launched in November 2025, provides a toll-free grievance redressal mechanism for beneficiaries.

Every Anganwadi Worker (AWW) has been provided with a smartphone, internet connectivity support of ₹2,000 per annum, and Growth Monitoring Devices (GMDs) for each Anganwadi Centre (AWC).

Saksham Anganwadi focuses on upgrading existing Anganwadi Centres with LED screens, water purifiers, smart learning aids, and Poshan Vatikas (Nutri-Gardens) to improve service quality.

24) Answer: A

Solution: About Rwanda :

President : Paul Kagame

Prime Minister : Justin Nsengiyumva

Capital : Kigali

Currency : Rwandan franc (RWF)

25) Answer: D

About Vietnam

Capital: Hanoi

Currency: Vietnamese dong

President: Tô Lâm

Prime Minister: Lê Minh Hưng