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1) As of 2026, IIFL Capital Services Ltd received SEBI approval to establish a Wholly Owned Subsidiary (WOS) at which international financial hub in India?

(a) Mumbai International Finance Centre (MIFC)

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

(c) Bengaluru Financial District (BFD)

(d) Hyderabad International Financial Hub (HIFH)

(e) Pune Global Financial Zone (PGFZ)

2) The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved USD 182 million in additional financing for which Indian state to strengthen resilience against chronic flooding and riverbank erosion?

(a) West Bengal

(b) Odisha

(c) Bihar

(d) Assam

(e) Kerala

3) According to Moody’s Ratings report titled “Banking System Outlook – India”, India’s real GDP growth is projected at what rate for FY2026-27?

(a) 5.8%

(b) 6.4%

(c) 6.8%

(d) 7.0%

(e) 7.2%

4) As of 2026, India and Seychelles adopted the SESEL Vision during President Patrick Herminie’s State Visit to India. What does SESEL stand for?

(a) Sustainability, Economic Growth and Security through Enhanced Linkages

(b) Strategic Economic and Security Engagement for Leadership

(c) South-East Strategic Economic Linkages

(d) Security, Education, Sustainability, Employment, and Logistics

(e) Seychelles–India Economic and Social Engagement

 

5) Under the revised Startup India recognition framework, what is the updated turnover threshold for a startup to be recognised?

(a) ₹50 crore

(b) ₹100 crore

(c) ₹150 crore

(d) ₹200 crore

(e) ₹250 crore

6) What is the name of the world’s first doctor-led, AI-powered home healthcare ecosystem launched in India, aimed at providing round-the-clock medical monitoring?

(a) HealthConnect

(b) iLive Connect

(c) CareAI

(d) HomeHealth Pro

(e) MediSmart

7) What is the approximate budget allocation for India’s National Quantum Mission covering 43 institutions across 17 States and 2 Union Territories?

(a) ₹4,000 crore

(b) ₹6,000 crore

(c) ₹8,000 crore

(d) ₹10,000 crore

(e) ₹12,000 crore

8) At which global event was India designated as “Country of the Year” in 2026 for its leadership in organic agriculture?

(a) BIOFACH 2026, Nuremberg, Germany

(b) India Organic Expo, New Delhi

(c) World Food Summit, Rome

(d) Global Organic Forum, Switzerland

(e) International Organic Fair, Paris

9) Which Indian state presented its first-ever Economic Survey 2025–26 in the State Assembly?

(a) Madhya Pradesh

(b) Gujarat

(c) Maharashtra

(d) Karnataka

(e) Uttar Pradesh

10) Who launched the India–Netherlands Hydrogen Fellowship Programme to enhance cooperation in green hydrogen research and capacity building?

(a) Rajnath Singh

(b) Jitendra Singh

(c) Abhay Karandikar

(d) Narendra Modi

(e) Ramesh Pokhriyal

 

11) Who inaugurated the Standardization Testing and Quality Certification (STQC) Lab Automation Portal ‘SATYA’ under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)?

(a) Rajeev Chandrasekhar

(b) Jitin Prasada

(c) Ashwini Vaishnaw

(d) Piyush Goyal

(e) Ramesh Pokhriyal

 

12) Who is set to become Kerala’s first visually challenged woman judge after securing first rank in the Civil Judge (Junior Division) examination?

(a) Thanya Nathan C.

(b) Anjali Menon

(c) Priya Nair

(d) Meera Krishnan

(e) Divya Raj

13) Who has been approved by the RBI as the new Managing Director and CEO of City Union Bank, effective May 1, 2026?

(a) Anil Agarwal

(b) Rajesh Kumar

(c) Suresh Nair

(d) R. Vijay Anandh

(e) V. Ramesh

14) Who has been appointed as the Brand Ambassador of the inaugural Delhi Khel Mahakumbh?

(a) Virat Kohli

(b) Shikhar Dhawan

(c) Rohit Sharma

(d) MS Dhoni

(e) Ravindra Jadeja

15) In which Indian state will the Greek International Liaison Officer be deployed at the Information Fusion Centre – Indian Ocean Region (IFC-IOR) to enhance maritime cooperation?

(a) Maharashtra

(b) Kerala

(c) Haryana

(d) Gujarat

(e) Tamil Nadu

16) During the Silver Jubilee Everest Expedition 2025, how many climbers from the Indian Army and Sherpa guides successfully summited Mount Everest in a single day, setting a Guinness World Record?

(a) 45

(b) 42

(c) 52

(d) 55

(e) 49

17) Under the three-year MoU between the Indian Army and IDFC FIRST Bank, what is the Personal Accidental Insurance (PAI) cover provided to serving and retired Army personnel?

(a) ₹60 lakh

(b) ₹50 lakh

(c) ₹70 lakh

(d) ₹75 lakh

(e) ₹80 lakh

18) Where was the 4th Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC) meeting between India and Tanzania held in February 2026?

(a) Dar es Salaam

(b) Mombasa

(c) Dodoma

(d) Zanzibar

(e) Nairobi

19) What is the name of the Moon’s south polar region identified by ISRO as the prospective landing site for Chandrayaan-4?

(a) Mons Mouton-4 (MM-4)

(b) Shackleton Crater

(c) Aitken Basin

(d) Tycho Crater

(e) Copernicus Crater

20) Who became India’s youngest male analog astronaut after completing a lunar habitat simulation mission in February 2026?

(a) Tanishq Jain

(b) Rohan Mehta

(c) Aarav Sharma

(d) Kunal Verma

(e) Aditya Pandya

 

21) In which Indian state did the government sign a Letter of Intent with Starlink Satellite Communications to provide high-speed satellite internet to remote and underserved areas?

(a) Maharashtra

(b) Rajasthan

(c) Gujarat

(d) Karnataka

(e) Tamil Nadu

22) As of 2026, Airports Authority of India (AAI) Signs MoU with Bharat Taxi for Surge-Free Airport Cab Services. Which cooperative operates Bharat Taxi, India’s first driver-owned cooperative taxi service?

(a) Sahakar Taxi Cooperative Ltd

(b) National Taxi Cooperative Ltd

(c) Bharat Drivers Cooperative Ltd

(d) Indian Taxi Association

(e) Cooperative Transport Services Ltd

23) According to the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) 2025 rankings, which country ranks 2nd outside the United States in terms of LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified space?

(a) Germany

(b) Canada

(c) Mainland China

(d) India

(e) Singapore

24) What is India’s global rank in the Network Readiness Index (NRI) 2025 among 127 economies?

(a) 45th

(b) 49th

(c) 50th

(d) 42nd

(e) 40th

 

25) Who won the silver medal in the women’s 25m pistol event at the Asian Shooting Championships 2026 held in New Delhi?

(a) Apurvi Chandela

(b) Heena Sidhu

(c) Elavenil Valarivan

(d) Rahi Sarnobat

(e) Manu Bhaker

26) On which date is National Productivity Day 2026 observed in India?

(a) 11th February

(b) 12th February

(c) 10th February

(d) 8th February

(e) 14th February

27) What is the capital of Seychelles?

(a) Victoria

(b) Mahe

(c) Beau Vallon

(d) Anse Royale

(e) Port Victoria


28) In which Indian state is structured quantum education being developed with advanced fabrication facilities and central research infrastructure?

(a) Maharashtra

(b) Telangana

(c) Karnataka

(d) Tamil Nadu

(e) Andhra Pradesh

29) Which city in Uttar Pradesh is being developed as an artificial intelligence hub under the cluster-based development strategy?

(a) Varanasi

(b) Kanpur

(c) Noida

(d) Lucknow

(e) Agra

30) What is the capital of Tanzania?

(a) Dodoma
(b) Dar es Salaam
(c) Arusha
(d) Mwanza
(e) Zanzibar City

Answers:

1) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

● IIFL Capital Services Limited received Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) approval to establish a Wholly Owned Subsidiary (WOS) at Gujarat International Finance Tec-City – International Financial Services Centre (GIFT IFSC).

Detailed Explanation:

● IIFL Capital Services Limited received Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) approval to establish a Wholly Owned Subsidiary (WOS) at Gujarat International Finance Tec-City – International Financial Services Centre (GIFT IFSC).

● The new entity will be named IIFL Capital Services (IFSC) Ltd and operate as a separate legal entity.

● It will undertake permitted financial services and capital market activities within GIFT IFSC, subject to approvals from the RBI and other regulators.

● The initiative aims to strengthen IIFL’s global financial services platform and expand its international market presence through India’s premier offshore financial hub.

● IIFL Capital is one of India’s leading wealth management, broking, and investment banking firms, managing approximately $28 billion of assets under management and custody.

2) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

● The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved USD 182 million in additional financing to expand support for strengthening Assam’s resilience to chronic flooding and riverbank erosion along the Brahmaputra River.

Detailed Explanation:

● The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved USD 182 million in additional financing to expand support for strengthening Assam’s resilience to chronic flooding and riverbank erosion along the Brahmaputra River.

● This additional funding supplements the ongoing USD 200 million Climate Resilient Brahmaputra Integrated Flood and Riverbank Erosion Risk Management Project in Assam, approved in October 2023.

● The expanded funding will extend integrated flood and riverbank erosion risk management measures into four additional high-priority reaches of the Brahmaputra River.

3) Answer: B

● Moody’s Ratings, an American rating agency, released the report titled ‘Banking System Outlook – India: Outlook stable, backed by strong economic growth and robust bank fundamentals’.

● The report projected India’s real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth at 6.4% in FY2026-27 (FY27).

● India is expected to remain the fastest-growing economy among G20 nations, driven by robust domestic consumption, policy measures, and a stable banking system.

4) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

● India and Seychelles adopted a Joint Vision for Sustainability, Economic Growth and Security through Enhanced Linkages (SESEL) during talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Patrick Herminie.

Detailed Explanation:

● India and Seychelles adopted a Joint Vision for Sustainability, Economic Growth and Security through Enhanced Linkages (SESEL) during talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Patrick Herminie.

● The SESEL Vision was adopted during President Herminie’s State Visit to India (5–10 February 2026), coinciding with 50 years of Seychelles’ independence and 50 years of India–Seychelles diplomatic relations.

● India announced a Special Economic Package of USD 175 million (USD 125 million Line of Credit + USD 50 million Grant) to support development projects, capacity building, defence cooperation, maritime security, employment, and skill development.

 

5) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

• The Government of India has revised the startup recognition framework to further strengthen the Startup India Action Plan and advance the Prime Minister’s vision of making India a global innovation powerhouse, a manufacturing-led economy, and a hub for emerging technologies.
• The turnover threshold for startup recognition has been enhanced from ₹100 crore to ₹200 crore, keeping in view the evolving startup ecosystem and the need to support enterprises at different stages of their business lifecycle.

Detailed Explanation:

• The Government of India has revised the startup recognition framework to further strengthen the Startup India Action Plan and advance the Prime Minister’s vision of making India a global innovation powerhouse, a manufacturing-led economy, and a hub for emerging technologies.
• As Startup India enters its second decade, the revised framework aims to create a more predictable, inclusive and future-ready policy environment for founders.
• The changes are also intended to facilitate the flow of long-term patient capital into high-technology and research-intensive sectors.
• The turnover threshold for startup recognition has been enhanced from ₹100 crore to ₹200 crore, keeping in view the evolving startup ecosystem and the need to support enterprises at different stages of their business lifecycle.
• A new dedicated sub-category of “Deep Tech Startup” has been introduced for entities working on cutting-edge and breakthrough technologies.

6) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

• India launched ‘iLive Connect’, the world’s first doctor-led, Artificial Intelligence-powered home healthcare ecosystem.

Detailed Explanation:

• India launched ‘iLive Connect’, the world’s first doctor-led, Artificial Intelligence-powered home healthcare ecosystem.
• The initiative is aimed at providing round-the-clock medical monitoring from patients’ homes, with a special focus on senior citizens and high-risk patients.
• iLive Connect has been developed by cardiothoracic surgeon Dr Rahul Chandola and interventional cardiologist Dr Viveka Kumar.
• The system is designed to function as a personalised Intensive Care Unit-like care system at home

 

7) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

• India is among a select group of nations with a National Quantum Mission, with an allocation of about ₹6,000 crore, covering 43 institutions across 17 States and 2 Union Territories.

Detailed Explanation:

• Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences and MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh, addressed the Foundation Ceremony of Amaravati Quantum Valley in Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh.
• India is among a select group of nations with a National Quantum Mission, with an allocation of about ₹6,000 crore, covering 43 institutions across 17 States and 2 Union Territories.
• The Mission operates through four thematic hubs: Quantum Computing, Quantum Communication, Quantum Sensing and Metrology, and Quantum Materials and Devices.

 

8) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

• India has been designated Country of the Year at BIOFACH 2026, the world’s largest and most influential organic trade fair, to be held from 10–13 February 2026 in Nuremberg, Germany.
• The recognition highlights India’s leadership in global organic agriculture and its growing role as a reliable supplier of certified organic products.

Detailed Explanation:

• India has been designated Country of the Year at BIOFACH 2026, the world’s largest and most influential organic trade fair, to be held from 10–13 February 2026 in Nuremberg, Germany.
• The recognition highlights India’s leadership in global organic agriculture and its growing role as a reliable supplier of certified organic products.
• BIOFACH Germany is a premier global platform exclusively focused on organic food and agriculture, bringing together buyers, policymakers, certification agencies, and producers from across the world.
• Being named Country of the Year provides India global visibility, strategic market access, and influence in sustainability and traceability discussions.
• India’s participation is led by APEDA (Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

 

9) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

• Uttar Pradesh presented its first-ever Economic Survey 2025–26 in the State Assembly, similar to the Union Government’s Economic Survey.
• The survey was presented by Finance Minister Suresh Khanna and provides a comprehensive assessment of the state’s economy, finances, and development sectors.

Detailed Explanation:

• Uttar Pradesh presented its first-ever Economic Survey 2025–26 in the State Assembly, similar to the Union Government’s Economic Survey.
• The survey was presented by Finance Minister Suresh Khanna and provides a comprehensive assessment of the state’s economy, finances, and development sectors.
• It highlights consistent economic growth, improved fiscal discipline, rising investor confidence, and reforms in governance, digital systems, and law and order.
• The survey aligns with the long-term vision of Developed Uttar Pradesh 2047, focusing on sustainability, employment generation, and inclusive growth.
• A key objective outlined is achieving a $1 trillion economy through an investment-led growth model.

10) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

• India and the Netherlands launched the India–Netherlands Hydrogen Fellowship Programme, to enhance cooperation in green hydrogen research and capacity building.
• The programme was launched by Abhay Karandikar, Secretary, Department of Science and Technology (DST).

Detailed Explanation:

• India and the Netherlands launched the India–Netherlands Hydrogen Fellowship Programme, to enhance cooperation in green hydrogen research and capacity building.
• The programme was launched by Abhay Karandikar, Secretary, Department of Science and Technology (DST).
• The fellowship aims to train Indian researchers in the advanced hydrogen ecosystem of the Netherlands, reflecting growing Indo-Dutch collaboration in clean energy and climate research.
• It is open to Indian doctoral scholars, postdoctoral researchers, and faculty members from recognised institutions.
• Selected fellows will receive structured exposure to large-scale hydrogen systems, hydrogen safety standards, port-based energy models, and European best practice
  
  

   

   

   

   

11) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

• Minister of State in the Ministry of Commerce and lndustry and Electronics and Information Technology Shri Jitin Prasada inaugurated the STQC Lab Automation Portal ‘SATYA’.

Detailed Explanation:

• Minister of State in the Ministry of Commerce and lndustry and Electronics and Information Technology Shri Jitin Prasada inaugurated the STQC Lab Automation Portal ‘SATYA’.
• The portal has been launched under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).
• SATYA stands for a Lab Automation Portal developed for the Standardization Testing and Quality Certification (STQC) Directorate.
• It integrates testing, certification, and quality assurance services of STQC into a single end-to-end digital platform.

12) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

● Thanya Nathan C. is set to become Kerala’s first visually challenged woman judge, marking a historic milestone in the State’s judicial history.

Detailed Explanation:

● Thanya Nathan C. is set to become Kerala’s first visually challenged woman judge, marking a historic milestone in the State’s judicial history.

● She secured first rank among persons with benchmark disabilities in the Civil Judge (Junior Division) examination of the Kerala Judicial Service.

● The Kerala High Court has completed the selection process, and the appointment letter will be issued by the government.

Ms. Nathan, a first-rank holder in LLB from Kannur University, practised law using Braille and screen-reading software to overcome challenges of visual impairment

13) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

● The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) approved the appointment of R. Vijay Anandh as the new Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of City Union Bank (CUB).

Detailed Explanation:

● The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) approved the appointment of R. Vijay Anandh as the new Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of City Union Bank (CUB).

● R. Vijay Anandh will serve a three-year term starting from May 1, 2026, subject to final ratification by the bank’s shareholders.

● His annual remuneration as MD & CEO will be Rs 2.50 crore per annum.

● R. Vijay Anandh currently holds the position of Executive Director (ED) at CUB and was previously Executive President in 2023, before being designated ED in 2024.


14) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

● Former Indian cricketer and Arjuna Awardee Shikhar Dhawan was appointed as the Brand Ambassador of the inaugural Delhi Khel Mahakumbh by the Government of Delhi.

Detailed Explanation:

● Former Indian cricketer and Arjuna Awardee Shikhar Dhawan was appointed as the Brand Ambassador of the inaugural Delhi Khel Mahakumbh by the Government of Delhi.

● The Delhi Khel Mahakumbh will be held on February 13, 2026, across 16 locations covering all 12 districts of Delhi.

● It is a large-scale grassroots sports festival launched by the Directorate of Education and Sports, Government of Delhi.

● The event aims to strengthen sports participation at the grassroots level and promote a sports culture among youth.

15) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

● India and Greece signed a Joint Declaration of Intent (JDI) in New Delhi to strengthen bilateral defence industrial cooperation.

● Greece announced the deployment of a Greek International Liaison Officer at the Information Fusion Centre – Indian Ocean Region (IFC-IOR) in Gurugram, Haryana, to enhance maritime cooperation.

Detailed Explanation:

● India and Greece signed a Joint Declaration of Intent (JDI) in New Delhi to strengthen bilateral defence industrial cooperation.

● The agreement was signed after bilateral talks between Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Greek Defence Minister Nikolaos-Georgios Dendias at the Manekshaw Centre.

● The declaration will serve as the foundation for developing a five-year roadmap for defence partnership between the two countries.

● Both countries exchanged the Bilateral Military Cooperation Plan for 2026, outlining future military engagements between their armed forces.

● The initiative aims to expand collaboration between India’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat (Self-Reliance) initiative and Greece’s Hellenic defence reforms under Agenda 2030.

● The signatories of the declaration were Union Minister Rajnath Singh on behalf of India and Nikolaos-Georgios Dendias on behalf of Greece.

● Greece announced the deployment of a Greek International Liaison Officer at the Information Fusion Centre – Indian Ocean Region (IFC-IOR) in Gurugram, Haryana, to enhance maritime cooperation.

16) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

● The Indian Army created a new world record during its Silver Jubilee Everest Expedition 2025, recognized by Guinness World Records.

● On May 27, 2025, 49 climbers, including Army mountaineers and Sherpa guides, successfully summited Mount Everest (8,848 metres) in a single day — a first-of-its-kind achievement.

Detailed Explanation:

● The Indian Army created a new world record during its Silver Jubilee Everest Expedition 2025, recognized by Guinness World Records.

● On May 27, 2025, 49 climbers, including Army mountaineers and Sherpa guides, successfully summited Mount Everest (8,848 metres) in a single day — a first-of-its-kind achievement.

● The expedition was led by Lieutenant Colonel Manoj Joshi, with months of rigorous high-altitude training, physical conditioning, and technical preparation.

● The climbers faced extreme challenges such as low oxygen levels, freezing temperatures, unpredictable weather, and the hazardous “death zone”.

● The Indian Army Adventure Wing became the first organization to climb Mount Everest in large numbers in one day, highlighting coordination, operational excellence, and endurance.

17) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

● The Indian Army and IDFC FIRST Bank signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) valid till February 2029 to provide specialised banking services and enhanced insurance benefits to serving and retired Army personnel.

● Under the MoU, Personal Accidental Insurance (PAI) cover of ₹60 lakh will be available without mandatory salary or pension credit, instead linked to minimum monthly account credits.

Detailed Explanation:

● The Indian Army and IDFC FIRST Bank signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) valid till February 2029 to provide specialised banking services and enhanced insurance benefits to serving and retired Army personnel.

● Under the MoU, Personal Accidental Insurance (PAI) cover of ₹60 lakh will be available without mandatory salary or pension credit, instead linked to minimum monthly account credits.

● Additional insurance benefits include ₹35 lakh nominee cover and ₹1 crore Air Accident Insurance, enhancing financial security for Army families.

● The MoU also provides ₹4 lakh Higher Education Cover and up to ₹2 lakh Girl Child Marriage Cover, supporting education and social welfare needs.

18) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

● The 4th Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC) meeting between India and Tanzania was held in Zanzibar from 02–03 February 2026.

● The meeting reviewed ongoing defence cooperation and discussed expanding collaboration in military training, service-to-service cooperation, maritime security, and defence industry cooperation.

Detailed Explanation:

● The 4th Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC) meeting between India and Tanzania was held in Zanzibar from 02–03 February 2026.

● The meeting reviewed ongoing defence cooperation and discussed expanding collaboration in military training, service-to-service cooperation, maritime security, and defence industry cooperation.

● Both sides explored new areas such as counter-terrorism, peacekeeping training, and capacity building in niche domains like Electronic Warfare (EW), Cyber Security, and Artificial Intelligence (AI).

● Military medicine was identified as a new potential area of cooperation between the two countries.

19) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

● The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has identified Mons Mouton-4 (MM-4) near the Moon’s south pole as the prospective landing site for Chandrayaan-4, India’s first lunar sample-return mission.

Detailed Explanation:

● The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has identified Mons Mouton-4 (MM-4) near the Moon’s south pole as the prospective landing site for Chandrayaan-4, India’s first lunar sample-return mission.

● Mons Mouton is a mountainous region located in the south polar region of the Moon, known for its rugged terrain and scientific importance.

● The MM-4 landing site coordinates are approximately 84.289° South latitude and 32.808° East longitude.

● The landing site selection was carried out by ISRO’s Space Applications Centre (SAC) using data from the Chandrayaan-2 Orbiter.

20) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

● Aditya Pandya, a 17-year-old Indian student and young space technologist from Gujarat, became India’s youngest male analog astronaut after completing a lunar habitat simulation mission.

Detailed Explanation:

● Aditya Pandya, a 17-year-old Indian student and young space technologist from Gujarat, became India’s youngest male analog astronaut after completing a lunar habitat simulation mission.

● The mission was organized by AAKA Space Studio, a space research and simulation organization working on planetary analog environments.

● The lunar habitat analogue mission was conducted from 1–8 February 2026 on the white plains of Dholavira, Kutch, Gujarat.

● Analogue missions are designed to replicate Moon-like conditions, including isolation, confinement, and operational autonomy, to prepare astronauts for real space missions.

21) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

• Government of Gujarat signed a Letter of Intent with Starlink Satellite Communications, a subsidiary of SpaceX, in Gandhinagar.
• The agreement aims to provide high-speed satellite-based internet to remote, tribal, border, and underserved regions where conventional telecom networks are weak or unavailable.

Detailed Explanation:

• Government of Gujarat signed a Letter of Intent with Starlink Satellite Communications, a subsidiary of SpaceX, in Gandhinagar.
• The agreement aims to provide high-speed satellite-based internet to remote, tribal, border, and underserved regions where conventional telecom networks are weak or unavailable.
• The initiative is aligned with Digital India, Viksit Bharat 2047, and Gujarat’s vision of technology-driven inclusive development.
• The cooperation framework focuses on deploying satellite broadband connectivity to strengthen e-governance, healthcare, education, and disaster management.
• The LoI follows preliminary discussions held in December 2025 between Gujarat state leadership and Starlink’s global management.

 

22) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Airports Authority of India (AAI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bharat Taxi to improve last-mile connectivity at select airports.
• The MoU was exchanged by AAI Chairman Vipin Kumar.
• The agreement aims to introduce regulated, transparent, and passenger-friendly taxi services at AAI-managed airports.
• Bharat Taxi is India’s first driver-owned cooperative taxi service, operated by Sahakar Taxi Cooperative Ltd.

Detailed Explanation:

• Airports Authority of India (AAI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bharat Taxi to improve last-mile connectivity at select airports.
• The MoU was exchanged by AAI Chairman Vipin Kumar.
• The agreement aims to introduce regulated, transparent, and passenger-friendly taxi services at AAI-managed airports.
• Bharat Taxi is India’s first driver-owned cooperative taxi service, operated by Sahakar Taxi Cooperative Ltd.
• Unlike app-based aggregators, Bharat Taxi follows a no-surge pricing model, ensuring fair and predictable fares for passengers.
• The platform is promoted by the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) and supported by leading cooperative institutions.
• Under the collaboration, Bharat Taxi services will start at airports in Rajkot, Vadodara, Surat, Bhuj, Pune, Aurangabad, Varanasi, Kanpur, Prayagraj, and Agra.
• These airports mainly serve regional and tier-2 cities, where transport options are often limited.
• The move aligns with national initiatives such as Atmanirbhar Bharat, Sahakar se Samriddhi, and the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.

 

23) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

• Top 3 Countries (Outside the United States) based on Gross Square Meters of LEED-certified space:
• Mainland China ranked 1st with 26.6 million Gross Square Meters.
• India ranked 2nd with 16.1 million Gross Square Meters.
• Canada ranked 3rd with 8.4 million Gross Square Meters.

Detailed Explanation:

• The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) released its annual Top 10 Countries and Regions for LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Certification for 2025, covering countries outside the United States.
• The rankings highlight a global shift toward decarbonisation, Environmental Social Governance-aligned asset management, and improved operational efficiency in green buildings.
• Top 3 Countries (Outside the United States) based on Gross Square Meters of LEED-certified space:
• Mainland China ranked 1st with 26.6 million Gross Square Meters.
• India ranked 2nd with 16.1 million Gross Square Meters.
• Canada ranked 3rd with 8.4 million Gross Square Meters.

24 ) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

• India improved its global rank by four positions, securing 45th place in the Network Readiness Index (NRI) 2025 among 127 economies.
• The Network Readiness Index 2025 was released.

Detailed Explanation:

• India improved its global rank by four positions, securing 45th place in the Network Readiness Index (NRI) 2025 among 127 economies.
• The Network Readiness Index 2025 was released.
• India’s overall score increased from 53.63 (2024) to 54.43 (2025), reflecting stronger digital performance.
• The index is prepared by the Portulans Institute, an independent non-profit research organisation.
• NRI evaluates countries based on four pillars – Technology, People, Governance, and Impact, using 53 indicators.
• In overall global rankings, the top five countries were

1. USA,

2. Finland,

3. Singapore,

4. Denmark, and

5. Sweden.

25) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

• Indian shooter Manu Bhaker won the silver medal in the women’s 25m pistol event at the Asian Shooting Championships 2026, held in New Delhi.
• This silver came five days after she finished 7th in the 10m air pistol final, marking a strong comeback at the continental level.

Detailed Explanation:

• Indian shooter Manu Bhaker won the silver medal in the women’s 25m pistol event at the Asian Shooting Championships 2026, held in New Delhi.
• This silver came five days after she finished 7th in the 10m air pistol final, marking a strong comeback at the continental level.
• Manu Bhaker qualified with a score of 584, indicating solid form during the qualification round.
• In the final, she scored 35 points, tying with Vietnam’s Thuy Trang Nguyen, which led to a double shoot-off.
• Manu narrowly missed gold after dropping three targets in the second shoot-off, settling for silver.
• The year 2026 is crucial for Indian shooters, with the Asian Games ahead and qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics beginning from July 31, 2026
  

26) Answer: B

· National Productivity Day 2026 is observed on 12th February.

· On February 12, 1958, the National Productivity Council of India was Registered under Societies Registration Act XXI, 1860.

27) Answer: A

About Seychelles :

Capital : Victoria

Currency: Seychellois Rupee (SCR).


28) Answer: E

• India has introduced Bachelor of Technology minors in Quantum Technology and is preparing to expand into Master of Technology programmes, with plans to develop structured quantum education in Andhra Pradesh.
• Advanced fabrication facilities and central research infrastructure are being created and will be accessible to startups, researchers, and academic institutions, building on models such as the IIT Madras Research Park.
  
  

29) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

• Under the cluster-based development strategy, Lucknow is being developed as an artificial intelligence hub, Kanpur as a drone manufacturing and testing centre, and Noida as an information technology and electronics hub.
• Agriculture remains a backbone of the state economy, with its share rising to 24.9% in 2024–25.

Detailed Explanation:

• Under the cluster-based development strategy, Lucknow is being developed as an artificial intelligence hub, Kanpur as a drone manufacturing and testing centre, and Noida as an information technology and electronics hub.
• Agriculture remains a backbone of the state economy, with its share rising to 24.9% in 2024–25.
• Uttar Pradesh continues as India’s largest foodgrain producer, with an output of 737.4 lakh metric tonnes.
• Increased Minimum Support Price procurement, micro-irrigation expansion, and improved irrigation coverage have boosted farm incomes.
• Crop income per hectare increased, and acreage under pulses and oilseeds expanded due to targeted government schemes.
• The health budget increased to ₹46,728.48 crore in 2025–26, improving access to healthcare and reducing out-of-pocket expenditure

30) Answer: A

About Tanzania :

President : Samia Suluhu Hassan

Prime Minister : Mwigulu Nchemba

Capital : Dodoma

Currency : Tanzanian shilling