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1) Under which provision of the RBI Act, 1934 did the Reserve Bank of India cancel the Certificate of Registration (CoR) of 35 NBFCs for non-compliance during December 2025?

(a) Section 35A

(b) Section 45-I(a)

(c) Section 45-IA(6)

(d) Section 21

(e) Section 18

2) As per the RBI’s proposed amendment to the Governance Directions, 2025, after completing the maximum continuous tenure of 10 years, a director of a cooperative bank can be reappointed only after a cooling-off period of_______years.

(a) 1 year

(b) 3 years

(c) 2 years

(d) 5 years

(e) 10 years

3) Under the Axis Finance Vyapar Business Loan, what is the maximum loan amount that can be availed by micro and small businesses?

(a) ₹5 lakh

(b) ₹7.5 lakh

(c) ₹15 lakh

(d) ₹10 lakh

(e) ₹25 lakh

4) According to the First Advance Estimates (FAE) of GDP for FY2025–26 released by the National Statistics Office (NSO), what is the projected real GDP growth rate for FY26?

(a) 7.4%

(b) 6.5%

(c) 7.0%

(d) 7.5%

(e) 8.0%

5) The first India International Conference on Democracy and Election Management (IICDEM) 2026, to be hosted by the Election Commission of India, will be held at?

(a) Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi

(b) Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi

(c) Hyderabad International Convention Centre

(d) India Habitat Centre, New Delhi

(e) Pragati Maidan, New Delhi

6) In 2026, India recently became the first country in the world to commercially produce which of the following for road construction, as announced by Union Minister Nitin Gadkari?

(a) Plastic-modified bitumen

(b) Green cement

(c) Polymer-based concrete

(d) Recycled asphalt pavement

(e) Bio-bitumen

7) The book ‘History That India Ignored’, whose second edition was launched in January 2026, is authored by whom?

(a) Ramachandra Guha

(b) Sanjeev Sanyal

(c) Prem Prakash

(d) Vikram Sampath

(e) Meenakshi Jain

8) In 2026, the Rajasthan Regional AI Impact Conference was organised primarily as a precursor to which upcoming national event?

(a) India AI Impact Summit 2026

(b) Global AI Ethics Forum 2026

(c) Digital India Summit 2026

(d) National Startup Conclave 2026

(e) India Tech Expo 2026

9) In 2026, India’s first fully paperless district court, developed in-house by the Kerala High Court, is notable for integrating which of the following technologies to improve judicial efficiency?

(a) Blockchain for record storage

(b) Artificial Intelligence (AI) for assisting judicial processes

(c) Internet of Things (IoT) for courtroom management

(d) Virtual Reality (VR) for hearings

(e) Cloud computing only for e-filing

10) The National Textiles Ministers’ Conference 2026 was jointly organised by the Ministry of Textiles and the Government of which State?

(a) West Bengal

(b) Gujarat

(c) Tamil Nadu

(d) Assam

(e) Maharashtra

11) According to the 2nd edition of Inter-Operable Criminal Justice System (ICJS)2.0 rankings released by the NCRB in 2026, which state police ranked 1st for strong digital policing and crime data management?

(a) Haryana

(b) Assam

(c) Kerala

(d) Maharashtra

(e) Uttarakhand

12) The Tamil Nadu Deep-Tech Startup Policy 2025–26, launched by CM M. K. Stalin, aims to support science-driven entrepreneurship with a funding of________

(a) ₹50 crore to support 50 startups

(b) ₹75 crore to support 75 startups

(c) ₹100 crore to support 100 startups

(d) ₹150 crore to support 150 startups

(e) ₹200 crore to support 200 startups

13) Which organization has been designated as the lead implementing agency for the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists (IYRP 2026)?

(a) FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization)

(b) UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization)

(c) UNEP (United Nations Environment Programme)

(d) WHO (World Health Organization)

(e) UNDP (United Nations Development Programme)

14) The United States of America (USA) announced its withdrawal from 66 international organisations, treaties, and commissions through Executive Order 14199 and a Presidential Memorandum under which policy framework?

(a) America Strong

(b) America First

(c) National Sovereignty Initiative

(d) Strategic Engagement Policy

(e) Global Leadership Review

15) The First Training Squadron (1TS) of the Indian Navy commenced its Long-Range Training Deployment (LRTD) to Southeast Asia as part of which training course?

(a) 100th Naval Officers’ Training Course (NOTC)

(b) 105th Integrated Officers’ Training Course (IOTC)

(c) 110th Integrated Officers’ Training Course (IOTC)

(d) 115th Naval Cadet Training Course (NCTC)

(e) 120th Maritime Leadership Course

16) The newly established Haldia naval base of the Indian Navy is located on which river to strengthen operational presence, maritime surveillance, and rapid response capabilities in the Bay of Bengal (BOB)?

(a) Ganges

(b) Haldi

(c) Mahanadi

(d) Brahmaputra

(e) Hooghly

17) The Param Shakti supercomputer with a computing capacity of 3.1 petaflops  launched by IIT Madras was developed by which organization using the RUDRA server series?

(a) Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC)

(b) Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

(c) Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC)

(d) Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)

(e) National Institute of Technology (NIT)

18) Which space agency officially cancelled the Mars Sample Return Mission, a joint project with NASA, citing budgetary constraints in 2025?

(a) Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

(b) Russian Federal Space Agency (Roscosmos)

(c) Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)

(d) European Space Agency (ESA)

(e) China National Space Administration (CNSA)

19) Which company has been empanelled by TRAI as a Digital Connectivity Rating Agency (DCRA) to assess digital infrastructure in properties?

(a) Netmagic Solutions

(b) RANext Technologies

(c) Reliance Jio Infocomm

(d) Bharti Airtel

(e) HCL Technologies

20) The Centre of Excellence in Quantum AI and Computing at IIIT Dharwad is being established in collaboration with which organization?

(a) QpiAI

(b) TCS Research

(c) Infosys Quantum Lab

(d) DRDO

(e) ISRO

21) After acquiring Allianz SE’s stake, Bajaj Finserv’s holding in Bajaj Allianz General Insurance and Life Insurance increased to what percent?

(a) 60.5%

(b) 70%

(c) 80%

(d) 75.01%

(e) 85%

22) Who, widely regarded as the father of modern Indian ecology, recently passed away?

(a) Salim Ali

(b) Madhav Dhananjaya Gadgil

(c) M. S. Swaminathan

(d) Romulus Whitaker

(e) R. K. Pachauri

23) In 2026, Veteran Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and former Union Minister of State Kabindra Purkayastha, who passed away at the age of 94, was associated with which ministry?

(a) Ministry of Home Affairs

(b) Ministry of Agriculture

(c) Ministry of Finance

(d) Ministry of Defence

(e) Ministry of Communications

24) In 2026, World Hindi Day is observed on 10th January. The first World Hindi Conference (Vishva Hindi Sammelan), which led to the inception of World Hindi Day, was held in_________

(a) New Delhi, Delhi

(b) Nagpur, Maharashtra

(c) Jaipur, Rajasthan

(d) Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh

(e) Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh

25) Which of the following is a National Park in Rajasthan?

(a) Keoladeo National Park (Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary)

(b) Gir National Park

(c) Jim Corbett National Park

(d) Periyar National Park

(e) Sundarbans National Park

Answers :

1) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) exercised powers under Section 45-IA(6) of the RBI Act, 1934 to cancel the Certificate of Registration (CoR) of 35 Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) for non-compliance with regulatory requirements, with effect from December 9 to 31, 2025.
• Following the cancellation, these entities are barred from carrying on the business of Non-Banking Financial Institutions (NBFIs) as defined under Section 45-I(a) of the RBI Act, 1934.

Detailed Explanation:

• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) exercised powers under Section 45-IA(6) of the RBI Act, 1934 to cancel the Certificate of Registration (CoR) of 35 Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) for non-compliance with regulatory requirements, with effect from December 9 to 31, 2025.
• Following the cancellation, these entities are barred from carrying on the business of Non-Banking Financial Institutions (NBFIs) as defined under Section 45-I(a) of the RBI Act, 1934.
• Additionally, 16 NBFCs voluntarily surrendered their CoR to the RBI, leading to cancellation due to strategic and operational reasons.
• The RBI noted that most of the cancelled NBFCs are concentrated in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR), with only a limited number located outside this region.

2) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed amendments to the Governance Directions, 2025 for Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs) and State/Central Co-operative Banks, introducing a mandatory cooling-off period for directors.
• As per the proposed amendment, a director completing 10 years on a bank’s board can be reappointed only after a cooling-off period of three years, irrespective of the mode of appointment.

Detailed Explanation:

• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed amendments to the Governance Directions, 2025 for Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs) and State/Central Co-operative Banks, introducing a mandatory cooling-off period for directors.
• The proposal aims to prevent circumvention of tenure limits, as RBI observed instances where directors resigned briefly and re-entered boards through re-election or co-option, defeating the intent of the Banking Regulation Act.
• The existing framework prescribes a maximum continuous tenure of 10 years for directors, effective from June 2020 for UCBs and April 2021 for State and Central Co-operative Banks, which was enhanced from 8 years to 10 years in August 2025.
• As per the proposed amendment, a director completing 10 years on a bank’s board can be reappointed only after a cooling-off period of three years, irrespective of the mode of appointment.

3) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

• Axis Finance Limited, a Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC), has launched Axis Finance Vyapar Business Loan, a collateral-free credit product aimed at supporting Micro and Small Businesses (MSMEs).
• Under this scheme, loans up to ₹10 lakh are offered with flexible repayment tenures and zero collateral requirement, reducing financial entry barriers for MSMEs.

Detailed Explanation:

• Axis Finance Limited, a Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC), has launched Axis Finance Vyapar Business Loan, a collateral-free credit product aimed at supporting Micro and Small Businesses (MSMEs).
• The Vyapar Business Loan specifically targets semi-urban and rural markets, enhancing access to formal credit for small entrepreneurs traditionally underserved by banks.
• Under this scheme, loans up to ₹10 lakh are offered with flexible repayment tenures and zero collateral requirement, reducing financial entry barriers for MSMEs.

4) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

• The National Statistics Office (NSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) released the First Advance Estimates (FAE) of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for FY2025-26 (FY26) at Constant (2011-12) and Current Prices.
• Real GDP is estimated to grow by 7.4% in FY26, up from 6.5% in FY25.

Detailed Explanation:

• The National Statistics Office (NSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) released the First Advance Estimates (FAE) of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for FY2025-26 (FY26) at Constant (2011-12) and Current Prices.
• Real GDP is estimated to grow by 7.4% in FY26, up from 6.5% in FY25.
• Real GDP at constant prices is projected at Rs 201.90 lakh crore in FY26, against Rs 187.97 lakh crore in FY25.
• Nominal GDP growth at current prices is projected at 8% in FY26, lower than 10.4% in FY25.
• Nominal GDP is estimated at Rs 357.14 lakh crore in FY26, up from Rs 330.68 lakh crore in FY25.

5) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

• The Election Commission of India (ECI) will host the first India International Conference on Democracy and Election Management (IICDEM) 2026 from January 21-23, 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
• Organized by the India International Institute of Democracy and Election Management (IIIDEM) under the aegis of ECI.

Detailed Explanation:

• The Election Commission of India (ECI) will host the first India International Conference on Democracy and Election Management (IICDEM) 2026 from January 21-23, 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
• Organized by the India International Institute of Democracy and Election Management (IIIDEM) under the aegis of ECI.
• Theme: “Democracy for an inclusive, peaceful, resilient and sustainable world”.
• India holds the Chairship of the Council of Member States of International IDEA for 2026.
• Nearly 100 international delegates from Election Management Bodies (EMBs) and global democracy-promoting organizations to participate.
• High-level Indian participation includes Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and Election Commissioners Dr. Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Dr. Vivek Joshi.

6) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

• India has become the first country in the world to commercially produce bio-bitumen for road construction.
• Announcement made by Union Minister Nitin Gadkari at the CSIR Technology Transfer Ceremony, New Delhi.
• The initiative was supported by CSIR (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research) with cooperation from Union Minister Jitendra Singh (Science & Technology).

Detailed Explanation:

• India has become the first country in the world to commercially produce bio-bitumen for road construction.
• Announcement made by Union Minister Nitin Gadkari at the CSIR Technology Transfer Ceremony, New Delhi.
• The initiative was supported by CSIR (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research) with cooperation from Union Minister Jitendra Singh (Science & Technology).
• Raw Materials: Biomass and agricultural waste, including crop residues.
• Applications: Road and highway construction, asphalt pavements.
• Reduces dependence on fossil fuels, prevents crop residue burning, lowers carbon emissions, and promotes clean and green infrastructure.
• Supports Viksit Bharat 2047 and Atma Nirbhar Bharat, strengthening indigenous scientific innovation and self-reliance.

7) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

• Goa Chief MinisterPramod Sawant launched the second edition of the book ‘History That India Ignored’ in Panaji, Goa in January 2026.
• The book is authored by Prem Prakash, veteran journalist and Chairman of Asian News International (ANI), and was first published in April 2025 by Vitasta Publishing Private Limited.

Detailed Explanation:

• Goa Chief MinisterPramod Sawant launched the second edition of the book ‘History That India Ignored’ in Panaji, Goa in January 2026.
• The book is authored by Prem Prakash, veteran journalist and Chairman of Asian News International (ANI), and was first published in April 2025 by Vitasta Publishing Private Limited.
• Highlights lesser-known aspects of India’s freedom struggle, ensuring these narratives reach students and history enthusiasts.

8) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

• The Rajasthan Regional AI Impact Conference was held bringing together policymakers, industry experts, startups, and academia to discuss inclusive, ethical, and responsible AI.
• The event acted as a precursor to the India AI Impact Summit 2026 scheduled from 15–20 February 2026.

Detailed Explanation:

• The Rajasthan Regional AI Impact Conference was held bringing together policymakers, industry experts, startups, and academia to discuss inclusive, ethical, and responsible AI.
• The event acted as a precursor to the India AI Impact Summit 2026 scheduled from 15–20 February 2026.
• AI in governance and public service delivery, infrastructure and innovation, workforce skilling and employment, and ethical AI adoption.
• Jitin Prasada highlighted ₹10,000 crore investment under the mission to deploy AI in agriculture, healthcare, education, and environment, with goals to enhance income, ease of living, and national productivity.
• Major AI Initiatives:
• YUVA AI for All – National AI Literacy Program under IndiaAI Mission to build foundational AI awareness among students and youth with AI-101 self-paced course.
• iStart Learning Management System (LMS) for skill development and entrepreneurship.
• Rajasthan AVGC-XR Portal to strengthen Animation, VFX, Gaming, Comics & Extended Reality ecosystem.
• Launch of AI-themed video showcasing India and Rajasthan’s AI vision.

9) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

• Chief Justice of India Surya Kant virtually inaugurated India’s first fully paperless district court in Kalpetta, Wayanad, Kerala.
• The initiative marks the complete digital transformation of district judiciary operations, covering case filing to final judgment.
• Developed in-house by Kerala High Court, the system integrates Artificial Intelligence (AI) to assist judicial processes and improve efficiency.

Detailed Explanation:

• Chief Justice of India Surya Kant virtually inaugurated India’s first fully paperless district court in Kalpetta, Wayanad, Kerala.
• The initiative marks the complete digital transformation of district judiciary operations, covering case filing to final judgment.
• Developed in-house by Kerala High Court, the system integrates Artificial Intelligence (AI) to assist judicial processes and improve efficiency.
• AI-powered case summaries, interactive Q&A for case analysis, digital annotations, voice-to-text for depositions, automated transcripts, and secure digital signatures.
• Significant reduction in clerical delays, minimized court visits, lower litigation costs, no physical file storage, instant order communication, and faster case processing.

10) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

• The National Textiles Ministers’ Conference 2026 was held in Guwahati, Assam.
• Organised by the Ministry of Textiles in collaboration with the Government of Assam, the conference focused on strengthening India’s textile ecosystem and aligning Centre–State strategies.
• The conference was held under the theme “India’s Textiles: Weaving Growth, Heritage & Innovation”.

Detailed Explanation:

• The National Textiles Ministers’ Conference 2026 was held in Guwahati, Assam.
• Organised by the Ministry of Textiles in collaboration with the Government of Assam, the conference focused on strengthening India’s textile ecosystem and aligning Centre–State strategies.
• The conference was held under the theme “India’s Textiles: Weaving Growth, Heritage & Innovation”.
• Key participants included Union Minister of Textiles Giriraj Singh, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Minister of State for Textiles Pabitra Margherita, along with senior officials from States and Union Territories.
• The conference aimed at positioning India as a global textile manufacturing hub by 2030, combining economic growth with cultural preservation, following the ethos “Vikas Bhi, Virasat Bhi”.

11) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

• National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) under the Ministry of Home Affairs released the 2nd edition of Inter-Operable Criminal Justice System (ICJS) 2.0 rankings.
• Uttarakhand Police ranked 1st with a score of 93.46, showcasing strong digital policing and crime data management.

Detailed Explanation:

• National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) under the Ministry of Home Affairs released the 2nd edition of Inter-Operable Criminal Justice System (ICJS) 2.0 rankings.
• Uttarakhand Police ranked 1st with a score of 93.46, showcasing strong digital policing and crime data management.
• Haryana Police ranked 2nd with 93.41, and Assam Police ranked 3rd with 93.16.
• The recognition highlights India’s push towards modernizing the criminal justice system using technology-driven platforms.
• ICJS 2.0 is a digital platform integrating Police, Courts, Prosecution, Prisons, Forensic Labs, Fingerprint & Crime Record Systems for real-time data sharing.

12) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

• Tamil Nadu Deep-Tech Startup Policy 2025–26 is the first dedicated policy in India for science-driven entrepreneurship, aiming to convert cutting-edge research into commercial solutions.
• ₹100 crore to support 100 deeptech startups with long-gestation, science-based innovations.

Detailed Explanation:

• Tamil Nadu Deep-Tech Startup Policy 2025–26 is the first dedicated policy in India for science-driven entrepreneurship, aiming to convert cutting-edge research into commercial solutions.
• ₹100 crore to support 100 deeptech startups with long-gestation, science-based innovations.
• Policy Focus: Funding, infrastructure, mentorship, and industry partnerships to nurture innovation.
• Artificial Intelligence (AI), Advanced Computing, Semiconductors, Biotechnology, Space Technologies, and Clean & Green Energy.
• The policy was launched by CM M. K. Stalin at the fourth edition of Umagine Technology Conference in Chennai, a platform connecting startups, global tech companies, investors, policymakers, and academia.

13) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

• The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) declared 2026 as the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists (IYRP 2026) during its 76th session held in New York, USA.
• The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has been designated as the lead implementing agency, working in collaboration with international and national stakeholders.

Detailed Explanation:

• The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) declared 2026 as the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists (IYRP 2026) during its 76th session held in New York, USA.
• IYRP 2026 aims to raise global awareness about the importance of rangelands and pastoralist communities and promote sustainable management practices and secure livelihoods.
• The UNGA resolution for IYRP was adopted on 28 February 2022, initiated by Mongolia and supported by 60 UN Member States.
• The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has been designated as the lead implementing agency, working in collaboration with international and national stakeholders.

14) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

• The United States of America (USA) announced its withdrawal from 66 international organisations, treaties, and commissions through an Executive Order (EO) 14199 and a Presidential Memorandum issued by President Donald Trump as part of the “America First” policy review.

Detailed Explanation:

• The United States of America (USA) announced its withdrawal from 66 international organisations, treaties, and commissions through an Executive Order (EO) 14199 and a Presidential Memorandum issued by President Donald Trump as part of the “America First” policy review.
• The decision was taken citing concerns related to national sovereignty, resource utilisation, and alignment with US strategic interests in multilateral engagements.
• The withdrawal list includes 35 non-UN organisations and 31 United Nations (UN)–affiliated bodies, reflecting a broad reassessment of international cooperation frameworks.

15) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

• The First Training Squadron (1TS) of the Indian Navy (IN) began its Long-Range Training Deployment (LRTD) to Southeast Asia as part of the 110th Integrated Officers’ Training Course (IOTC), providing real operational sea experience to naval cadets.

Detailed Explanation:

• The First Training Squadron (1TS) of the Indian Navy (IN) began its Long-Range Training Deployment (LRTD) to Southeast Asia as part of the 110th Integrated Officers’ Training Course (IOTC), providing real operational sea experience to naval cadets.
• Long-Range Training Deployment (LRTD) is a specialised naval training mission in which ships with cadets and trainees sail for extended durations across long distances, often entering foreign waters.
• The deployment comprises vessels from the Indian Navy (IN) and Indian Coast Guard (ICG), including INS Tir, INS Shardul, INS Sujata, and ICGS Sarathi.

16) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

• The Indian Navy (IN) has initiated a new naval base at Haldia, West Bengal (WB) to strengthen operational presence, maritime surveillance, and rapid response capabilities in the Bay of Bengal (BOB).
• The base is located on the Hooghly River near the Haldi River, approximately 130 km from the Sandheads, leveraging the Haldia Dock Complex with a jetty, admin-logistics facilities, and accommodation for around 100 personnel.

Detailed Explanation:

• The Indian Navy (IN) has initiated a new naval base at Haldia, West Bengal (WB) to strengthen operational presence, maritime surveillance, and rapid response capabilities in the Bay of Bengal (BOB).
• The Haldia detachment aims to enhance maritime security, coastal defence, rapid response, and protection of sea lanes amid rising extra-regional naval activity.
• The base is located on the Hooghly River near the Haldi River, approximately 130 km from the Sandheads, leveraging the Haldia Dock Complex with a jetty, admin-logistics facilities, and accommodation for around 100 personnel.
• The facility will primarily support small, high-speed warships, including Fast Interceptor Crafts (FICs) and New Water Jet Fast Attack Crafts (NWJFACs), in line with Defence Acquisition Council (DAC)-approved procurement for coastal security enhancement.

17) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

• Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has launched Param Shakti, an indigenously developed supercomputing system with a computing capacity of 3.1 petaflops.
• Param Shakti can perform over 3.1 quadrillion calculations per second, placing it among India’s most powerful supercomputers.
• Param Shakti has been built entirely in India by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) using the RUDRA server series and operates on open-source software.

Detailed Explanation:

• Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has launched Param Shakti, an indigenously developed supercomputing system with a computing capacity of 3.1 petaflops.
• Param Shakti can perform over 3.1 quadrillion calculations per second, placing it among India’s most powerful supercomputers.
• Param Shakti has been built entirely in India by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) using the RUDRA server series and operates on open-source software.
• The system functions as part of the Param Rudra supercomputing cluster, supported by integrated power, cooling, and data-centre infrastructure.
• The project is funded under the National Supercomputing Mission (NSM), jointly implemented by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and the Department of Science and Technology (DST).

18) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

• The European Space Agency (ESA) has officially cancelled the Mars Sample Return Mission, a joint project with NASA, marking a major shift in planetary exploration plans.

Detailed Explanation:

• The European Space Agency (ESA) has officially cancelled the Mars Sample Return Mission, a joint project with NASA, marking a major shift in planetary exploration plans.
• The cancellation was announced at ESA’s annual media briefing in Paris, following budgetary constraints on NASA after the return of Republicans under President Donald Trump in 2025.
• The mission, originally planned for the early 2030s, aimed to bring scientifically selected samples from Mars to Earth, which would have been a first-of-its-kind planetary science endeavour.

19) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

• Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has empanelled RANext Technologies as a Digital Connectivity Rating Agency (DCRA) to assess digital infrastructure in properties.

Detailed Explanation:

• Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has empanelled RANext Technologies as a Digital Connectivity Rating Agency (DCRA) to assess digital infrastructure in properties.
• As a TRAI-authorised DCRA, RANext Technologies will evaluate residential, commercial, and mixed-use properties from a user-centric, real-world perspective.
• The digital connectivity assessment will cover fibre infrastructure standards, in-building connectivity, broadband performance, Wi-Fi quality, and readiness for future smart technologies.

20) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

• India’s first indigenously built quantum computer will be deployed for commercial use at IIIT Dharwad, marking a major milestone in India’s quantum journey.
• The Government of Karnataka has announced a Centre of Excellence in Quantum AI and Computing at IIIT-Dharwad in collaboration with QpiAI.

Detailed Explanation:

• India’s first indigenously built quantum computer will be deployed for commercial use at IIIT Dharwad, marking a major milestone in India’s quantum journey.
• The Government of Karnataka has announced a Centre of Excellence in Quantum AI and Computing at IIIT-Dharwad in collaboration with QpiAI.
• Priyank Kharge held meetings with QpiAI to advance the Karnataka Quantum Roadmap and strengthen the State’s leadership in quantum technologies.
• QpiAI outlined plans to scale quantum systems from 25 qubits to 1,000 qubits within 2–3 years, positioning Karnataka as a hub for quantum research, talent, and industry collaboration.

21) Answer: D

• Bajaj Finserv has completed the acquisition of Allianz SE’s stake in Bajaj Allianz General Insurance and Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance, ending a long-standing partnership.
• The acquisition involved 23% stake in each company, valued at approximately ₹12,190 crore in general insurance and ₹9,200 crore in life insurance.
• Following the transaction, Bajaj Finserv’s stake in each insurance company has increased to 75.01%, while the Bajaj Group’s overall holding has risen to about 97%.

22) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

• Renowned ecologist, scholar, and conservationist Madhav Dhananjaya Gadgil passed away at the age of 83 in Pune, Maharashtra.
• He was born on April 24, 1942, in Poona, Bombay Province, British India (present-day Pune, Maharashtra).

Detailed Explanation:

• Renowned ecologist, scholar, and conservationist Madhav Dhananjaya Gadgil passed away at the age of 83 in Pune, Maharashtra.
• He was born on April 24, 1942, in Poona, Bombay Province, British India (present-day Pune, Maharashtra).
• Madhav Gadgil, widely recognized as the father of modern Indian ecology, was a distinguished Indian ecologist, academic, author, and environmental conservationist.
• He began his career as a scientist and ecological researcher in the 1960s and joined the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru.

23) Answer: E

• Kabindra Purkayastha, veteran Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and former Union Minister of State (MoS), Ministry of Communications, passed away at the age of 94 in Silchar, Assam.
• He was born on 15 December 1931 at Kamarkhal, then part of the Sylhet district (now in Bangladesh).

24) Answer: B

• World Hindi Day 2026 is observed on 10th January to promote the Hindi language globally.
• Also known as Vishwa Hindi Divas, the day honors the Hindi language and its contributors.
• The first World Hindi Conference (Vishva Hindi Sammelan) was held in 1975 in Nagpur, Maharashtra, marking the inception of World Hindi Day.

25) Answer: A

About Rajasthan:

Capital: Jaipur

Governor: Haribhau Bagade

Chief Minister: Bajan Lal Sharma

National Parks: Ranthambhore National Park, Sariska Tiger Reserve, Keoladeo National Park (Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary), Desert National Park

Wildlife Sanctuaries: Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary, Darrah Wildlife Sanctuary, Ranthambore Wildlife Sanctuary, Bassi Wildlife Sanctuary