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1) Which company received in-principle authorisation from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to operate as a Payment Aggregator-Physical (PA-P)?

(a) RNFI Services Limited

(b) PB Pay Private Limited

(c) CSB Bank Limited

(d) ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company

(e) PB Fintech Limited

2) Where will Niyo operate under the Payment Service Provider (PSP) licence granted by the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA)?

(a) Mumbai International Financial Centre

(b) Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City)

(c) Hyderabad Financial District

(d) Chennai Financial City

(e) Bengaluru International Financial Centre

 

3) What was India’s direct tax buoyancy in 2024–25, indicating that direct tax collections grew faster than nominal GDP?

(a) 1.39

(b) 1.32

(c) 1.35

(d) 1.48

(e) 1.52

4) Which of the following statements regarding Rashtriya Poshan Maah 2026 is correct?

(1).It is the ninth edition of Rashtriya Poshan Maah.

(2).It is being observed from 9 September to 8 October 2026.

(3).The theme of the campaign is “Hamari Anganwadi, Hamari Jimmedari”.

(a) Only 1

(b) Only 2

(c) Only 1 and 2

(d) All the above

(e) None of the above

 

5) Which organisation launched the Aadhaar Face Authentication Software Development Kit (SDK) and Aadhaar Face Authentication Sandbox at the Global Fintech Fest 2026?

(a) Reserve Bank of India

(b) National Payments Corporation of India

(c) Digital India Corporation

(d) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology

(e) Unique Identification Authority of India

6) Which initiative under the Karnataka Startup Policy 2025–2030 received an allocation of ₹25 crore?

(a) Karnataka Innovation Mission

(b) Startup Karnataka

(c) Beyond Bengaluru

(d) Invest Karnataka

(e) ELEVATE programme

 

7) Which amount was associated with the infrastructure projects for which Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan laid the foundation stone at Gauhati University?

(a) ₹75 crore

(b) ₹90 crore

(c) ₹100 crore

(d) ₹110 crore

(e) ₹125 crore

 

8) Which Union Territory’s Lieutenant Governor was appointed to discharge the functions of the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir in addition to his own duties?

(a) Manoj Sinha

(b) G. C. Murmu

(c) Vinai Kumar Saxena

(d) Justice Pushpendra Singh Bhati

(e) K. Kailashnathan

 

9) Which Indian Naval Ship participated in the 4th edition of the bilateral maritime exercise ‘Samudra Laksamana’ with the Royal Malaysian Navy?

(a) INS Chennai

(b) INS Kolkata

(c) INS Kochi

(d) INS Visakhapatnam

(e) INS Mysore

 

10) What is the name of the special lab established by the Indian Army at the DG EME headquarters in New Delhi to assess vulnerabilities in unmanned systems?

(a) SURAKSHA

(b) AASHVAST

(c) DRISHTI

(d) KAVACH

(e) PRAHARI

 

11) Who became the first woman officer from the Zanskar region of Ladakh to be commissioned into the Indian Army?

(a) Stanzin Tsangyang

(b) Stanzin Dolma

(c) Tsewang Angmo

(d) Sonam Wangmo

(e) Tsering Lhamo

 

12) Under which scheme is DRDO undertaking the SHIELD programme to promote industry-led defence innovation and self-reliance in defence technology?

(a) Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX)

(b) Technology Development Fund (TDF)

(c) Defence Innovation Fund (DIF)

(d) Make in India Defence Programme

(e) Defence Technology Development Scheme

13) Which technology developed by Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) will NALCO use for expanding its aluminium smelter at Angul, Odisha?

(a) DX Ultra

(b) DX+ Ultra

(c) EGA Max

(d) AluminiumX Pro

(e) Smelter Efficiency Technology

14) Which Indian space-tech startup secured a United States patent for the core technology behind its OptoSAR imaging system?

(a) Skyroot Aerospace

(b) Pixxel

(c) Agnikul Cosmos

(d) GalaxEye

(e) Dhruva Space

 

15) Which Japanese company signed a Technical Assistance Agreement (TAA) with Jindal Stainless Limited to enhance manufacturing capabilities for selected ferritic stainless steel grades?

(a) Nippon Steel Corporation

(b) JFE Steel Corporation

(c) Kobe Steel Ltd.

(d) Sumitomo Metal Mining Co.

(e) Mitsubishi Materials Corporation

 

16) Which organisation developed the indigenous Cell Broadcast System (CBS) launched to strengthen India’s emergency communication infrastructure?

(a) Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL)

(b) National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)

(c) Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI)

(d) Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT)

(e) National Informatics Centre (NIC)

 

17) Where was the newly discovered lichen species Buellia maharajensis recorded?

(a) Silent Valley National Park

(b) Eravikulam National Park

(c) Mathikettan Shola National Park

(d) Periyar National Park

(e) Anamudi Shola National Park

 

18) Where was the newly described flowering plant species Thismia daemona discovered?

(a) Peninsular Malaysia

(b) Sumatra

(c) Borneo

(d) Thong Pha Phum National Park

(e) Khao Yai National Park

 

19) What is the name of the smartphone application developed by ICAR-CMFRI for measuring the length and width of fish without physically handling them?

(a) MatsyaSetu

(b) MatsyaDrishti

(c) MatsyaVigyan

(d) MatsyaMitra

(e) MatsyaMetri

20) Which team won the Duleep Trophy after a gap of 13 years?

(a) South Zone

(b) North Zone

(c) West Zone

(d) East Zone

(e) Central Zone

 

21) What is the official mascot of the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026?

(a) HONOHON

(b) Miraitowa

(c) Someity

(d) Koko

(e) Kumamon

22) Who won the para compound women’s individual gold medal at the World Archery Para Series Stage III in Ahmedabad?

(a) Sarita

(b) Bhawna

(c) Rajshree Rathod

(d) Sheetal Devi

(e) Wang Huiting

23) Which Spanish footballer announced his retirement from international football after being part of Spain’s FIFA World Cup 2026-winning squad?

(a) Álvaro Morata

(b) Marcos Llorente

(c) Rodri

(d) Dani Carvajal

(e) Marco Asensio

 

24) Who was Hong Kong’s first post-colonial leader who passed away at the age of 89?

(a) Carrie Lam

(b) John Lee

(c) Tung Chee-hwa

(d) Donald Tsang

(e) Leung Chun-ying

25) On which date is World Duchenne Awareness Day observed annually?

(a) September 5

(b) September 6

(c) September 4

(d) September 8

(e) September 7

 

26) On which date is World Suicide Prevention Day observed annually?

(a) September 8

(b) September 9

(c) September 11

(d) September 10

(e) September 12

 

27) In the news, which Jharkhand minister passed away at the age of 56 in Giridih?

(a) Champai Soren

(b) Sudivya Kumar Sonu

(c) Hemant Soren

(d) Rameshwar Oraon

(e) Satyanand Bhokta

28) According to the Department of Revenue, what was India’s estimated gross tax-to-GDP ratio in the 2026–27 Budget Estimates?

(a) 9.8%

(b) 10.0%

(c) 10.6%

(d) 11.2%

(e) 11.8%

 

29) Who is the Cabinet Minister of the Ministry of Women and Child Development?

(a) Smriti Irani

(b) Annapurna Devi

(c) Nirmala Sitharaman

(d) Anupriya Patel

(e) Savitri Thakur

 

30) Which entities successfully completed the Proof of Concept for testing UIDAI’s Aadhaar Face Authentication SDK and became early adopters?

(a) SBI, HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank

(b) Kotak Mahindra Bank, Bajaj Finance Limited and Airtel Payments Bank

(c) Axis Bank, Paytm and PhonePe

(d) Punjab National Bank, Muthoot Finance and Jio Payments Bank

(e) Bank of Baroda, Tata Capital and India Post Payments Bank

Answers:

1) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

RNFI Services Limited., a leading fintech platform, secured in-principle authorisation from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to operate as a Payment Aggregator-Physical (PA-P) under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act (PSS Act), 2007.

The authorisation will enable RNFI Services Ltd. to offer physical, in-store payment services through its existing distribution and field network, subject to the conditions specified by the RBI.

PB Pay Private Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of PB Fintech, officially started commercial operations as a Payment Aggregator (PA) after securing regulatory authorisation from the RBI in February 2026.

Detailed Explanation:

RNFI Services Limited., a leading fintech platform, secured in-principle authorisation from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to operate as a Payment Aggregator-Physical (PA-P) under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act (PSS Act), 2007.

The authorisation will enable RNFI Services Ltd. to offer physical, in-store payment services through its existing distribution and field network, subject to the conditions specified by the RBI.

PB Pay Private Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of PB Fintech, officially started commercial operations as a Payment Aggregator (PA) after securing regulatory authorisation from the RBI in February 2026.

PB Pay Private Limited operates as a Payment Aggregator (PA), facilitating digital payment transactions between merchants and customers.

The RBI approved the acquisition of an aggregate holding of up to 9.95% of CSB Bank Ltd.’s paid-up share capital or voting rights by ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company (AMC).

 

2) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Niyo, a fintech platform, secured a Payment Service Provider (PSP) licence from the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) to operate from Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City), Gandhinagar, Gujarat, enabling it to expand its cross-border financial services beyond travel forex.

The PSP licence granted by IFSCA gives Niyo a regulated base within GIFT City to develop and scale international financial solutions for customers with cross-border financial requirements.

Detailed Explanation:

Niyo, a fintech platform, secured a Payment Service Provider (PSP) licence from the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) to operate from Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City), Gandhinagar, Gujarat, enabling it to expand its cross-border financial services beyond travel forex.

The PSP licence granted by IFSCA gives Niyo a regulated base within GIFT City to develop and scale international financial solutions for customers with cross-border financial requirements.

Niyo plans to extend its services beyond traditional travel foreign exchange to cater to Indians involved in international education, overseas employment, global spending, and cross-border money movement.

Niyo plans to combine its digital technology platform with an expanding physical branch network to offer both digital and assisted financial services.

 

3) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

India’s direct tax buoyancy remained above 1 for the third consecutive financial year in 2024–25, reaching 1.39, indicating that direct tax collections grew faster than nominal GDP.

Direct tax buoyancy measures the growth in direct tax revenue relative to the growth in nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and shows the responsiveness of tax revenues to overall economic activity.

A tax buoyancy value above 1 means that tax revenue is growing faster than GDP, while a value below 1 indicates that tax revenue is growing slower than GDP.

Detailed Explanation:

India’s direct tax buoyancy remained above 1 for the third consecutive financial year in 2024–25, reaching 1.39, indicating that direct tax collections grew faster than nominal GDP.

Direct tax buoyancy measures the growth in direct tax revenue relative to the growth in nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and shows the responsiveness of tax revenues to overall economic activity.

A tax buoyancy value above 1 means that tax revenue is growing faster than GDP, while a value below 1 indicates that tax revenue is growing slower than GDP.

India’s direct tax buoyancy increased from 1.27 in 2022–23 to 1.48 in 2023–24, before moderating to 1.39 in 2024–25, remaining comfortably above 1.

Direct taxes in India include personal income tax, corporate tax, Securities Transaction Tax (STT) and other taxes imposed directly on income or profits.

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) administers direct taxes under the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance.

Personal income tax and corporate tax are the two largest components of India’s direct tax structure.

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance, chaired by Bhartruhari Mahtab, examined direct tax reforms, taxpayer compliance, revenue collection and tax buoyancy in 2026.

4) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

The Ministry of Women and Child Development launched the ninth edition of Rashtriya Poshan Maah 2026, beginning a month-long nationwide campaign to strengthen nutrition awareness, community participation and grassroots delivery of nutrition services.

Rashtriya Poshan Maah 2026 is being observed from September 9 to October 8, 2026, under the theme “Hamari Anganwadi, Hamari Jimmedari”.

The campaign focuses on dietary diversity, adequate protein intake, fresh hot cooked meals, maternal health and early childhood development.

Detailed Explanation:

The Ministry of Women and Child Development launched the ninth edition of Rashtriya Poshan Maah 2026, beginning a month-long nationwide campaign to strengthen nutrition awareness, community participation and grassroots delivery of nutrition services.

Rashtriya Poshan Maah 2026 is being observed from September 9 to October 8, 2026, under the theme “Hamari Anganwadi, Hamari Jimmedari”.

The campaign focuses on dietary diversity, adequate protein intake, fresh hot cooked meals, maternal health and early childhood development.

The campaign was formally launched at the Rudraksh International Cooperation and Convention Centre, Varanasi, in the presence of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Union Minister for Women and Child Development Annpurna Devi, Minister of State Savitri Thakur and Uttar Pradesh Minister for Women Welfare, Child Development and Nutrition Baby Rani Maurya.

Anganwadi Centres in Uttar Pradesh have been upgraded into community institutions with improved infrastructure and learning environments.

Anganwadi Workers are using smartphones for real-time data entry and digital monitoring to improve service delivery.

Anganwadi Centres provide Hot Cooked Meals and Take Home Ration to eligible beneficiaries, supporting the nutritional needs of children, pregnant women and lactating mothers.

Union Minister Annpurna Devi stated that the government is working to improve nutrition outcomes through Mission Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0.

The government is upgrading 2 lakh Anganwadi Centres into Saksham Anganwadis, with around 24,000 centres approved in Uttar Pradesh.

The Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana has completed 10 years of implementation.

5) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

The Unique Identification Authority of India launched the Aadhaar Face Authentication Software Development Kit and Aadhaar Face Authentication Sandbox at the Global Fintech Fest 2026.

The Aadhaar Face Authentication Software Development Kit enables ecosystem partners to integrate Aadhaar Face Authentication directly into native Android and iOS applications.

The Software Development Kit eliminates the need for users to switch between applications, providing a seamless single-app authentication experience.

It is a ready-to-use solution with Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning-based liveness detection and anti-spoofing capabilities.

The Software Development Kit supports secure handling and encryption of authentication data and is designed to work across consumer smartphones.

Detailed Explanation:

The Unique Identification Authority of India launched the Aadhaar Face Authentication Software Development Kit and Aadhaar Face Authentication Sandbox at the Global Fintech Fest 2026.

The Aadhaar Face Authentication Software Development Kit enables ecosystem partners to integrate Aadhaar Face Authentication directly into native Android and iOS applications.

The Software Development Kit eliminates the need for users to switch between applications, providing a seamless single-app authentication experience.

It is a ready-to-use solution with Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning-based liveness detection and anti-spoofing capabilities.

The Software Development Kit supports secure handling and encryption of authentication data and is designed to work across consumer smartphones.

It is expected to help government departments, banks, fintech companies and other organisations deploy Face Authentication-enabled services more efficiently.

The Aadhaar Face Authentication Sandbox provides a secure and controlled environment for organisations to integrate, test and validate the complete Face Authentication process before production onboarding.

Developers and quality assurance teams can test user provisioning and consent, face capture, liveness checks, authentication, error handling and response validation without requiring external biometric hardware.

6) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

The Karnataka State Cabinet approved the Karnataka Aerospace Policy 2026–2031, targeting around ₹60,000 crore investment and the creation of 60,000 jobs over the next five years.

The Cabinet also approved the Karnataka Startup Policy 2025–2030, including the Government First initiative under the ELEVATE programme, with an allocation of ₹25 crore.

Detailed Explanation:

The Karnataka State Cabinet approved the Karnataka Aerospace Policy 2026–2031, targeting around ₹60,000 crore investment and the creation of 60,000 jobs over the next five years.

The policy focuses on aerospace, defence, aviation, space technologies, drones, avionics and space research and development, with the objective of expanding the aerospace and defence ecosystem beyond Bengaluru.

To encourage private investment, the government has classified areas into focus and non-focus areas and introduced differentiated incentives.

Capital subsidy has been fixed at 30% in Zone 1 and 25% in Zone 3, while the subsidy for non-focus areas has been increased from 1.75%–2.25% to 25%.

The Cabinet approved the New Textile and Readymade Garments Policy 2026–2031, which, for the first time, includes the silk industry. The policy targets around ₹20,000 crore investment and provides approximately ₹4,000 crore in financial assistance and subsidies.

33 focus taluks have been identified under the textile policy, with incentives including credit-linked capital subsidy and power subsidy to encourage investments outside Bengaluru.

The Cabinet also approved the Karnataka Startup Policy 2025–2030, including the Government First initiative under the ELEVATE programme, with an allocation of ₹25 crore.

7) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan laid the foundation stone for ₹110 crore infrastructure development projects at Gauhati University, Assam.

The projects include a new multidisciplinary academic building, a new boys’ hostel, a new international students’ hostel, and development works related to the auditorium and library.

On the occasion, the Vice-President released the book “Bhupen Hazarika: Hundred Years of a Wandering Songs”, edited by Ankuran Dutta and Nani Gopal Mahanta.

The book highlights the life, musical journey and cultural legacy of Dr. Bhupen Hazarika, popularly known as the “Bard of Brahmaputra”, and commemorates his birth centenary.

Detailed Explanation:

Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan laid the foundation stone for ₹110 crore infrastructure development projects at Gauhati University, Assam.

The projects include a new multidisciplinary academic building, a new boys’ hostel, a new international students’ hostel, and development works related to the auditorium and library.

On the occasion, the Vice-President released the book “Bhupen Hazarika: Hundred Years of a Wandering Songs”, edited by Ankuran Dutta and Nani Gopal Mahanta.

The book highlights the life, musical journey and cultural legacy of Dr. Bhupen Hazarika, popularly known as the “Bard of Brahmaputra”, and commemorates his birth centenary.

Dr. Bhupen Hazarika was conferred the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 1992, Padma Vibhushan in 2012 in the field of Arts, and the Bharat Ratna posthumously in 2019.

The Vice-President also released the 5th revised and enlarged edition of “Chandrakanta Abhidhan”, an important work of Assamese lexicography.

The revised edition, published by Gauhati University Press, provides expanded linguistic resources and contributes to the development and preservation of the Assamese language.

Gauhati University was established on January 26, 1948, and is recognised as the first university in Northeast India. Its establishment followed a sustained public movement led by eminent leaders, including Bharat Ratna Gopinath Bordoloi.

Gauhati University has received National Assessment and Accreditation Council A+ accreditation and secured 9th rank among State Public Universities in the National Institutional Ranking Framework 2025.

8) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

President of India Droupadi Murmu appointed Vinai Kumar Saxena, the Lieutenant Governor (Lt Gov) of Ladakh, to discharge the functions of the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) in addition to his own duties.

Saxena has been given the additional charge of J&K during the absence on leave of the incumbent Lt Gov Manoj Sinha, ensuring administrative continuity in the Union Territory.

Manoj Sinha assumed office as the 2nd Lieutenant Governor of J&K on 7 August 2020, succeeding G. C. Murmu.

Detailed Explanation:

President of India Droupadi Murmu appointed Vinai Kumar Saxena, the Lieutenant Governor (Lt Gov) of Ladakh, to discharge the functions of the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) in addition to his own duties.

Saxena has been given the additional charge of J&K during the absence on leave of the incumbent Lt Gov Manoj Sinha, ensuring administrative continuity in the Union Territory.

Manoj Sinha assumed office as the 2nd Lieutenant Governor of J&K on 7 August 2020, succeeding G. C. Murmu.

Manoj Sinha is currently on leave and is in the United States, where he addressed the IIT (BHU) Global Alumni Meet in Chicago, Illinois.

Vinai Kumar Saxena took charge as the 4th Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh on 13 March 2026, after serving as the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi from 2022 to 2026.

As part of his additional responsibilities, Vinai Kumar Saxena will administer the oath of office to Justice Pushpendra Singh Bhati, the newly appointed Chief Justice of the High Court of J&K and Ladakh.

G. C. Murmu was the 1st Lieutenant Governor of J&K after the erstwhile State of Jammu & Kashmir was bifurcated into the two Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh.

The bifurcation of the erstwhile State of J&K followed the abrogation of Articles 370 and 35A on 5 August 2019.

9) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

Indian Naval Ship (INS) Mysore arrived at Lumut, Malaysia, on 9 September 2026 to participate in the 4th edition of bilateral maritime exercise ‘Samudra Laksamana’ between the Indian Navy and the Royal Malaysian Navy.

Exercise Samudra Laksamana is a bilateral maritime exercise between the Indian Navy and Royal Malaysian Navy, with the 4/26 edition being the fourth iteration of the exercise.

The exercise includes professional engagements in harbour and at sea, such as cross-deck visits, operational interactions, tactical briefings, and sporting engagements.

Detailed Explanation:

Indian Naval Ship (INS) Mysore arrived at Lumut, Malaysia, on 9 September 2026 to participate in the 4th edition of bilateral maritime exercise ‘Samudra Laksamana’ between the Indian Navy and the Royal Malaysian Navy.

Exercise Samudra Laksamana is a bilateral maritime exercise between the Indian Navy and Royal Malaysian Navy, with the 4/26 edition being the fourth iteration of the exercise.

The exercise includes professional engagements in harbour and at sea, such as cross-deck visits, operational interactions, tactical briefings, and sporting engagements.

The activities provide opportunities for personnel of both navies to exchange professional experiences, enhance interoperability, strengthen tactical coordination, and foster greater mutual understanding.

INS Mysore is a Delhi-class guided-missile destroyer of the Indian Navy, commissioned as a multi-role surface combatant capable of anti-air, anti-surface, and anti-submarine warfare.

The Royal Malaysian Navy warmly welcomed INS Mysore at Lumut Naval Base, with the delegation led by Captain Mohd Husni bin Aris RMN, Director of Planning and Contingency at Western Fleet Command Headquarters.

 

10) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Indian Army (IA) established a special lab named Assessment and Analysis of Electronic Systems Hardware for Vulnerabilities and Security Threats (AASHVAST) at the Directorate General of Electronics and Mechanical Engineering (DG EME) headquarters in New Delhi, Delhi.

AASHVAST has been established to detect Chinese components and assess vulnerabilities in unmanned systems (drones) used by the Indian Army.

Detailed Explanation:

Indian Army (IA) established a special lab named Assessment and Analysis of Electronic Systems Hardware for Vulnerabilities and Security Threats (AASHVAST) at the Directorate General of Electronics and Mechanical Engineering (DG EME) headquarters in New Delhi, Delhi.

AASHVAST has been established to detect Chinese components and assess vulnerabilities in unmanned systems (drones) used by the Indian Army.

The newly established AASHVAST lab was developed by QuickPay Technology Services Private Limited (QuickPay Tech) specifically for the DG EME.

The lab is equipped with air-gapped and read-only features, meaning the system operates offline and does not write information onto the equipment being assessed.

The facility is expected to support the evaluation of critical defence platforms, strengthen cyber resilience, and enhance operational readiness of the Indian Army.

 

11) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Stanzin Tsangyang was commissioned into the Indian Army on 5 September 2026 at the Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai, becoming the first woman officer from the Zanskar region of Ladakh to be commissioned into the Indian Army.

Tsangyang was part of a batch of 342 cadets who successfully completed training at the Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai.

The latest OTA batch included 313 men and 29 women, who were commissioned into various services.

Detailed Explanation:

Stanzin Tsangyang was commissioned into the Indian Army on 5 September 2026 at the Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai, becoming the first woman officer from the Zanskar region of Ladakh to be commissioned into the Indian Army.

Tsangyang was part of a batch of 342 cadets who successfully completed training at the Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai.

The latest OTA batch included 313 men and 29 women, who were commissioned into various services.

17 cadets from friendly foreign countries, comprising 7 men and 10 women from Seychelles, Tanzania, Uganda, Zimbabwe, Eswatini, Bhutan, and Lesotho, also completed their training.

The Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai is one of the principal training institutions of the Indian Army and trains Short Service Commission (SSC) officers, including women officers.

12) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) launched the ‘SHIELD’ programme, aimed at strengthening India’s indigenous capabilities in the emerging Directed-Energy Technology sector.

SHIELD stands for S-band High-Power Microwave Integrated Evaluation System for Lethality and Damage.

The programme is being undertaken under DRDO’s Technology Development Fund (TDF) scheme, which promotes industry-led defence innovation and supports self-reliance in defence technology.

Detailed Explanation:

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) launched the ‘SHIELD’ programme, aimed at strengthening India’s indigenous capabilities in the emerging Directed-Energy Technology sector.

SHIELD stands for S-band High-Power Microwave Integrated Evaluation System for Lethality and Damage.

The programme is being undertaken under DRDO’s Technology Development Fund (TDF) scheme, which promotes industry-led defence innovation and supports self-reliance in defence technology.

DRDO has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) under the TDF scheme, inviting Indian industry to develop the specialised SHIELD evaluation system.

The TDF supports defence technology development by Indian companies, start-ups, MSMEs and private-sector organisations.

The primary objective of SHIELD is to test the vulnerability of electronic systems when exposed to High-Power Microwave (HPM) radiation.

The system will enable controlled testing to determine whether exposure to HPM energy causes temporary disruption, degraded performance or permanent damage to electronic equipment.

 

13) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) under Ministry of Mines (MoM) signed a technology licensing agreement with United Arab Emirates (UAE’s) Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) to expand its aluminium smelter using EGA’s DX+ Ultra technology at Angul, Odisha.

The agreement was formally signed in Dubai, UAE by Biju K, Chief General Manager (Projects) at NALCO, and Abdalla Zarouni, Acting Executive Vice President.

The project aims to enhance efficiency, competitiveness, and sustainability in aluminium production while meeting India’s rising industrial demand.

Detailed Explanation:

National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) under Ministry of Mines (MoM) signed a technology licensing agreement with United Arab Emirates (UAE’s) Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) to expand its aluminium smelter using EGA’s DX+ Ultra technology at Angul, Odisha.

The agreement was formally signed in Dubai, UAE by Biju K, Chief General Manager (Projects) at NALCO, and Abdalla Zarouni, Acting Executive Vice President.

The project aims to enhance efficiency, competitiveness, and sustainability in aluminium production while meeting India’s rising industrial demand.

DX+ Ultra, developed by EGA, is a high-amperage aluminium smelting technology that enhances productivity and energy efficiency, with EGA also providing licensing, engineering designs, technical expertise, and implementation support across all project phases.

The expansion will add about 0.5 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) to National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO), increasing total production capacity to approximately 1 MTPA.

14) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

GalaxEye, a Bengaluru, Karnataka-based Indian space-tech startup, secured a United States (US) patent for the core technology behind its OptoSAR (Optical Synthetic Aperture Radar) imaging system, becoming the first Indian startup to receive a US patent for satellite imaging technology.

The US patent covers the architecture and system developed by GalaxEye to synchronise optical and Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) sensors for coordinated satellite imaging.

Detailed Explanation:

GalaxEye, a Bengaluru, Karnataka-based Indian space-tech startup, secured a United States (US) patent for the core technology behind its OptoSAR (Optical Synthetic Aperture Radar) imaging system, becoming the first Indian startup to receive a US patent for satellite imaging technology.

The US patent covers the architecture and system developed by GalaxEye to synchronise optical and Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) sensors for coordinated satellite imaging.

The patented technology enables optical and radar sensors to capture precisely aligned images of the same location at the same time, addressing the spatial and temporal differences in separately collected optical and radar images.

The OptoSAR technology has applications in national security, agriculture, infrastructure, insurance, maritime intelligence, and disaster management, supporting the growing demand for satellite-based Earth-observation information.

The global commercial satellite imaging market was valued at USD 6.55 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 20.15 billion by 2033, according to SkyQuest Technology.

GalaxEye was established in 2021 in Bengaluru, Karnataka, and was founded by engineers from IIT Madras.

 

15) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Jindal Stainless Limited (JSL) signed a Technical Assistance Agreement (TAA) with JFE Steel Corporation, Japan, to enhance its manufacturing capabilities for selected ferritic stainless steel grades.

The agreement aims to improve product quality, manufacturing practices, and process efficiency in the production of ferritic stainless steel.

The collaboration combines JFE Steel Corporation’s expertise in ferritic stainless steel manufacturing with Jindal Stainless Limited’s production capabilities to enhance product quality, process efficiency, and sustainable growth in value-added steel applications.

Detailed Explanation:

Jindal Stainless Limited (JSL) signed a Technical Assistance Agreement (TAA) with JFE Steel Corporation, Japan, to enhance its manufacturing capabilities for selected ferritic stainless steel grades.

The agreement aims to improve product quality, manufacturing practices, and process efficiency in the production of ferritic stainless steel.

The collaboration combines JFE Steel Corporation’s expertise in ferritic stainless steel manufacturing with Jindal Stainless Limited’s production capabilities to enhance product quality, process efficiency, and sustainable growth in value-added steel applications.

Ferritic stainless steel is a chromium-rich stainless steel grade with a ferritic microstructure, known for its corrosion resistance and cost efficiency.

Ferritic stainless steel is widely used in automotive components, railway coaches, kitchen equipment, industrial machinery, construction, and other value-added applications.

 

16) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia launched the Cell Broadcast System (CBS) to strengthen India’s emergency communication systems and enhance public safety infrastructure.

Cell Broadcast System (CBS) is an indigenous technology developed by the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) under the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), in collaboration with the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).

CBS enables near real-time, geo-targeted emergency alerts that can reach millions of people within seconds, allowing authorities to send warnings to specific cell towers, clusters, or larger geographic areas during emergencies.

Detailed Explanation:

Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia launched the Cell Broadcast System (CBS) to strengthen India’s emergency communication systems and enhance public safety infrastructure.

Cell Broadcast System (CBS) is an indigenous technology developed by the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) under the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), in collaboration with the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).

CBS enables near real-time, geo-targeted emergency alerts that can reach millions of people within seconds, allowing authorities to send warnings to specific cell towers, clusters, or larger geographic areas during emergencies.

Cell Broadcast Service (CBS) is a telecom technology used to send emergency alerts simultaneously to all mobile phones within a specific geographical area.

The service is operated by State Disaster Management Agencies (SDMAs) using a platform developed by C-DOT for sending emergency weather and natural disaster alerts.

CBS can send location-specific alerts related to extreme weather events, natural disasters, and public safety emergencies.

The service works across all telecom operators and mobile network technologies and can disseminate alerts without causing network congestion.

CBS does not require users’ phone numbers, enabling rapid mass dissemination of emergency warnings to people present in a targeted geographical area.

17) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Researchers from Maharaja’s College, Ernakulam, Kerala Forest Research Institute (KFRI) and CSIR–National Botanical Research Institute (CSIR-NBRI), Lucknow discovered a new lichen species named Buellia maharajensis in Mathikettan Shola National Park, Idukki district, Kerala.

The newly discovered Buellia maharajensis is a saxicolous lichen, meaning it grows directly on rock surfaces, and belongs to the lichen family Caliciaceae.

The species was recorded at an altitude of approximately 1,351 metres in Mathikettan Shola National Park.

The discovery was made by a five-member research team during a lichen diversity survey in the national park.

Detailed Explanation:

Researchers from Maharaja’s College, Ernakulam, Kerala Forest Research Institute (KFRI) and CSIR–National Botanical Research Institute (CSIR-NBRI), Lucknow discovered a new lichen species named Buellia maharajensis in Mathikettan Shola National Park, Idukki district, Kerala.

The newly discovered Buellia maharajensis is a saxicolous lichen, meaning it grows directly on rock surfaces, and belongs to the lichen family Caliciaceae.

The species was recorded at an altitude of approximately 1,351 metres in Mathikettan Shola National Park.

The discovery was made by a five-member research team during a lichen diversity survey in the national park.

The findings were published in the international botanical journal Taiwania, highlighting the rich and cryptic biodiversity of the Western Ghats.

The newly discovered species was named Buellia maharajensis in honour of Maharaja’s College on the occasion of its 150th anniversary.

A broader survey of Mathikettan Shola National Park documented around 250 lichen species, including approximately 60 species recorded for the first time in Kerala and 15 new records for India.

18) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Thismia daemona is a new flowering plant species described by a team of botanists in the journal PhytoKeys.

The species was discovered during a 2025 field survey in Thong Pha Phum National Park, located in western Thailand.

Thismia daemona was nicknamed the “devil flower” because of its dark, horned appearance.

The plant belongs to the genus Thismia, commonly known as “fairy lanterns” or “torch lilies”, which consists of small flowering plants that are often difficult to detect because they briefly emerge above the forest floor.

The discovery increased the number of Thismia species recorded in Thailand to 16.

Detailed Explanation:

Thismia daemona is a new flowering plant species described by a team of botanists in the journal PhytoKeys.

The species was discovered during a 2025 field survey in Thong Pha Phum National Park, located in western Thailand.

Thismia daemona was nicknamed the “devil flower” because of its dark, horned appearance.

The plant belongs to the genus Thismia, commonly known as “fairy lanterns” or “torch lilies”, which consists of small flowering plants that are often difficult to detect because they briefly emerge above the forest floor.

The discovery increased the number of Thismia species recorded in Thailand to 16.

Thismia daemona has been classified under the section Geomitra, a taxonomic group previously known from Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra and Borneo.

The discovery of T. daemona extends the known northern range of the Geomitra section.

Thismia daemona is mycoheterotrophic, meaning it lacks chlorophyll and cannot perform photosynthesis.

The plant does not have leaves or branches and obtains nutrients through underground fungal networks connected to its roots.

Mycoheterotrophic plants are fully or partially dependent on fungi for carbon and mineral nutrients.

 

19) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) developed a smartphone application named MatsyaMetri that can measure the length and width of fish without physically handling them.

MatsyaMetri was developed under a project focused on the automated measurement of aquatic resources and generation of standardised length-frequency data used in fisheries stock assessment.

The application uses intelligent, image-based technology to estimate the dimensions of fish, automatically records the measurements, and generates length-frequency datasets useful for population analysis, stock assessment, and resource monitoring.

Detailed Explanation:

ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) developed a smartphone application named MatsyaMetri that can measure the length and width of fish without physically handling them.

MatsyaMetri was developed under a project focused on the automated measurement of aquatic resources and generation of standardised length-frequency data used in fisheries stock assessment.

The application uses intelligent, image-based technology to estimate the dimensions of fish, automatically records the measurements, and generates length-frequency datasets useful for population analysis, stock assessment, and resource monitoring.

MatsyaMetri is designed for fisheries scientists, researchers, and field survey teams to facilitate rapid and systematic collection of biological data for fisheries assessment and management.

The application was developed by Eldho Varghese, Senior Scientist and ICAR-National Fellow at CMFRI.

The application allows multiple individuals of the same fish species or aquatic resource to be measured during a single sampling session.

 

20) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

East Zone won the Duleep Trophy after a gap of 13 years, defeating South Zone on the basis of a massive first-innings lead in the final held in Chennai.

The five-day final ended in a draw, but East Zone secured the title because of their 372-run first-innings lead.

East Zone scored a massive 708 runs in their first innings, while South Zone were unable to match their batting performance.

In their second innings, East Zone reached 388 for 7, taking their overall lead to 760 runs before the match ended.

Mohammad Kounian Quraishi scored an unbeaten 116 runs, registering his maiden first-class century in only his second first-class match.

Detailed Explanation:

East Zone won the Duleep Trophy after a gap of 13 years, defeating South Zone on the basis of a massive first-innings lead in the final held in Chennai.

The five-day final ended in a draw, but East Zone secured the title because of their 372-run first-innings lead.

East Zone scored a massive 708 runs in their first innings, while South Zone were unable to match their batting performance.

In their second innings, East Zone reached 388 for 7, taking their overall lead to 760 runs before the match ended.

Mohammad Kounian Quraishi scored an unbeaten 116 runs, registering his maiden first-class century in only his second first-class match.

Quraishi shared a 150-run seventh-wicket partnership with Anukul Roy, who scored 64 runs.

Quraishi reached his century in 179 balls, with a two-run shot against left-arm pacer Chandrashekhar Vasant Milind.

Ishan Kishan, captain of East Zone, played a crucial role by scoring a stunning 270 runs in the first innings.

Mohammed Shami, playing his 100th first-class match, produced a strong performance for East Zone.

 

21) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

HONOHON is the official mascot of the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026, which will be held in Japan from September 19 to October 4, 2026.

The mascot represents the passion and enthusiasm of athletes and is inspired by the Shachihoko, a traditional symbolic guardian associated with the Aichi-Nagoya region.

The name HONOHON is derived from “Honoho”, a Japanese word associated with flame.

HONOHON is depicted in red, with large eyes, Shachihoko-like ears and Kabuki-inspired facial features, combining the spirit of sport with the cultural heritage of the host region.

Detailed Explanation:

HONOHON is the official mascot of the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026, which will be held in Japan from September 19 to October 4, 2026.

The mascot represents the passion and enthusiasm of athletes and is inspired by the Shachihoko, a traditional symbolic guardian associated with the Aichi-Nagoya region.

The name HONOHON is derived from “Honoho”, a Japanese word associated with flame.

HONOHON is depicted in red, with large eyes, Shachihoko-like ears and Kabuki-inspired facial features, combining the spirit of sport with the cultural heritage of the host region.

The mascot’s large eyes represent its ability to watch athletes competing across Asia, while its Shachihoko-like ears symbolise listening to the cheers of spectators and the laughter of children.

The Kumadori-style red makeup around the eyes is inspired by Kabuki theatre, highlighting Japan’s traditional cultural heritage.

HONOHON is portrayed as curious and hardworking, with the goal of learning about all the sports featured in the Games.

Its special ability is to produce imagined sounds, while its stated weakness is becoming sleepy after working too hard.

 

22) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

India concluded its World Archery Para Series Stage III campaign in Ahmedabad with 2 gold and 4 bronze medals.

Sheetal Devi, the world number one and reigning world champion, won the para compound women’s individual gold medal after holding her nerve in a dramatic shoot-off.

Harvinder Singh, reigning Paralympics champion and double Paralympics medallist, partnered with Bhawna to win gold in the para recurve mixed team event.

Detailed Explanation:

India concluded its World Archery Para Series Stage III campaign in Ahmedabad with 2 gold and 4 bronze medals.

Sheetal Devi, the world number one and reigning world champion, won the para compound women’s individual gold medal after holding her nerve in a dramatic shoot-off.

Harvinder Singh, reigning Paralympics champion and double Paralympics medallist, partnered with Bhawna to win gold in the para recurve mixed team event.

Harvinder Singh and Bhawna defeated China’s Liang Qiurong and Xia Lei 6–0 in the final in straight sets.

Bhawna secured another medal by winning bronze in the para recurve women’s individual event, defeating compatriot Rajshree Rathod 6–0 in the all-Indian bronze-medal play-off.

Sheetal Devi also won a bronze medal in the compound mixed team event, partnering with Toman Kumar.

Sarita won bronze in the para compound women’s individual event after defeating China’s Wang Huiting.

 

23) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Marcos Llorente, the 31-year-old Spanish footballer, announced his retirement from international football, shortly after being part of Spain’s FIFA World Cup 2026-winning squad.

Llorente plays club football for Atlético Madrid and was an unused substitute in Spain’s 1–0 extra-time victory over Argentina in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final held in East Rutherford on July 19, 2026.

During the tournament, he featured in Spain’s group-stage matches against Cape Verde and Uruguay.

Detailed Explanation:

Marcos Llorente, the 31-year-old Spanish footballer, announced his retirement from international football, shortly after being part of Spain’s FIFA World Cup 2026-winning squad.

Llorente plays club football for Atlético Madrid and was an unused substitute in Spain’s 1–0 extra-time victory over Argentina in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final held in East Rutherford on July 19, 2026.

During the tournament, he featured in Spain’s group-stage matches against Cape Verde and Uruguay.

He also came on as a substitute in Spain’s 2–0 semifinal victory over France.

Llorente made his Spain debut in 2020 and represented the national team 27 times.

He was part of Spain’s squads for the European Championship 2021 and the FIFA World Cup 2022.

Llorente stated that his decision to retire had been made irrespective of Spain’s participation or result in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

 

24) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Tung Chee-hwa, Hong Kong’s first post-colonial leader, passed away at the age of 89 in Hong Kong, Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) of China.

He was born on 29 May 1937 in Shanghai, China.

Tung Chee-hwa worked at General Electric (GE) in the United States before joining his family business in 1969.

In 1985, he joined a committee involved in drafting the Basic Law, Hong Kong’s mini-constitution, which has governed Hong Kong since 1997.

Detailed Explanation:

Tung Chee-hwa, Hong Kong’s first post-colonial leader, passed away at the age of 89 in Hong Kong, Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) of China.

He was born on 29 May 1937 in Shanghai, China.

Tung Chee-hwa worked at General Electric (GE) in the United States before joining his family business in 1969.

In 1985, he joined a committee involved in drafting the Basic Law, Hong Kong’s mini-constitution, which has governed Hong Kong since 1997.

After the end of British rule in 1997, he was selected by the Chinese government as Hong Kong’s first leader and served until 2005.

During his leadership, Hong Kong faced major challenges including the 1997 Asian financial crisis, bird flu outbreaks, and the 2003 Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) epidemic.

 

25) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

World Duchenne Awareness Day is observed annually on September 7 to raise awareness about Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and Becker Muscular Dystrophy, genetic disorders that primarily affect muscles.

The 2026 theme was “Access Changes Lives”.

Detailed Explanation:

World Duchenne Awareness Day is observed annually on September 7 to raise awareness about Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and Becker Muscular Dystrophy, genetic disorders that primarily affect muscles.

The 2026 theme was “Access Changes Lives”.

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy is a rare, progressive disorder caused by a fault in the gene responsible for producing dystrophin, a protein that protects muscles from damage.

It is caused by a mutation on the X chromosome, which is why males are predominantly affected.

The disease causes muscles to become progressively weaker. Walking difficulties are followed by problems with other motor functions and, in advanced stages, can affect breathing and heart function.

As dystrophin also has a role in the brain, people with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy may experience learning and behavioural difficulties.

26) Answer: D

World Suicide Prevention Day is observed annually on September 10 to raise global awareness about suicide prevention and promote efforts to prevent suicides.

World Suicide Prevention Day was established in 2003 by the International Association for Suicide Prevention, in conjunction with the World Health Organization.

The first World Suicide Report, titled “Preventing Suicide: A Global Imperative,” was released by the World Health Organization in 2014. It highlighted suicide prevention as a global public health priority.

27) Answer: B

Sudivya Kumar Sonu, Jharkhand’s Minister for Urban Development and Housing, Higher and Technical Education, passed away at the age of 56 in Giridih, Jharkhand.

He was born on 26 July 1970 in Giridih, Bihar, which is in present-day Jharkhand.

Sudivya Kumar Sonu was a prominent leader of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) and served as a two-term Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) from Giridih.

He was elected from the Giridih Assembly constituency in 2019 and retained the seat in 2024.

28) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

The Income-tax Act, 2025 came into force on 1 April 2026, replacing the Income-tax Act, 1961, with the objective of simplifying and modernising the direct tax framework.

The new tax regime is an optional tax framework under the Income-tax Act, 2025.

According to data submitted by the Department of Revenue, India’s gross tax-to-GDP ratio improved from 10% in 2019–20 to an estimated 11.2% in the 2026–27 Budget Estimates (BE).

Detailed Explanation:

The Income-tax Act, 2025 came into force on 1 April 2026, replacing the Income-tax Act, 1961, with the objective of simplifying and modernising the direct tax framework.

The new tax regime is an optional tax framework under the Income-tax Act, 2025.

The government stated that direct-tax reforms are aimed at enhancing voluntary compliance, reducing administrative burden, strengthening taxpayer-government trust and improving revenue collection.

The Parliamentary Standing Committee, in its 13th Report on the Ministry of Finance’s Demands for Grants (2026–27) dated 11 March 2026, observed that strategic tax-rate rationalisation had yielded highly positive results.

According to data submitted by the Department of Revenue, India’s gross tax-to-GDP ratio improved from 10% in 2019–20 to an estimated 11.2% in the 2026–27 Budget Estimates (BE).

The improvement in tax buoyancy and gross tax-to-GDP ratio reflects stronger tax revenue mobilisation and improved tax responsiveness to economic growth

29) Answer: B

About Ministry of Women and Child Development:

Cabinet Minister: Annapurna Devi

Constituency: Kodarma, Jharkhand

Ministers of State (MoS): Savitri Thakur

30) Answer: B

The Unique Identification Authority of India also unveiled the “Playbook on Ease of Onboarding”, which will guide Banking, Financial Services and Insurance entities in joining the UIDAI authentication ecosystem for identity verification of customers, staff and business partners.

Kotak Mahindra Bank, Bajaj Finance Limited and Airtel Payments Bank successfully completed the Proof of Concept for testing the Aadhaar Face Authentication Software Development Kit and became early adopters of the technology in their mobile applications.

Motilal Oswal Financial Services Limited and Poonawalla Fincorp were among the early users of the Aadhaar Face Authentication Sandbox and contributed to its testing and validation.