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1) According to Morgan Stanley, what is India’s projected real Gross Domestic Product (GDP)growth rate for FY26?

(a) 6.9%

(b) 7.0%

(c) 7.4%

(d) 7.6%

(e) 8.0%

2) In 2026, PhonePe Payment Gateway (PhonePe PG) has launched which solution to enable secure, one-click in-app checkout for Visa and Mastercard card transactions?

(a) PhonePe Smart Checkout

(b) PhonePe OneTap Pay

(c) PhonePe PG Bolt

(d) PhonePe Card Secure

(e) PhonePe TokenPay

3) Which payment gateway service provider has received RBI approval to operate as both a Payment Aggregator-Physical (PA-P) and Cross-Border (PA-CB), enabling online, offline and international payment services?

(a) PayG

(b) Paytm

(c) Cashfree

(d) Razorpay

(e) PhonePe

4) Which company has received a contract from India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) to launch a comprehensive digital investment platform offering mutual funds, robo-advisory and other investment services?

(a) HDFC Securities Limited

(b) Choice Wealth Private Limited

(c) SBI Capital Markets Limited

(d) Axis Securities Limited

(e) ICICI Prudential Services Limited

5) Which state government officially renamed the Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary as the Aralam Butterfly Sanctuary, making it the state’s first dedicated butterfly sanctuary?

(a) Tamil Nadu

(b) Karnataka

(c) Maharashtra

(d) Andhra Pradesh

(e) Kerala

6) Which organisation created four Guinness World Records during the construction of the Bengaluru–Kadapa–Vijayawada Economic Corridor (NH-544G) in January 2026?

(a) Ministry of Road Transport and Highways

(b) National Highways Authority of India

(c) Border Roads Organisation

(d) Central Public Works Department

(e) National Infrastructure Development Corporation

7) Which institution hosts the ‘PARAM SHAKTI’ supercomputing facility, inaugurated under the National Supercomputing Mission?

(a) Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru

(b) Indian Institute of Technology Bombay

(c) Indian Institute of Technology Madras

(d) Indian Institute of Technology Delhi

(e) Centre for Development of Advanced Computing, Pune

8) In 2026, India’s first Bio-Happy District is being developed in which newly formed district of Arunachal Pradesh?

(a) Keyi Panyor

(b) Longding

(c) Lower Siang

(d) Dibang Valley

(e) Kamle

9) What is the name of the new Aadhaar mascot launched by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) to improve public communication and simplify Aadhaar-related information?

(a) Aaditya

(b) Udai

(c) Udaya

(d) Aadhaar Mitra

(e) DigiSathi

10) Who inaugurated the 3rd International Conference on Indian Languages in New Delhi, emphasizing that language is the “conscience of civilisation”?

(a) Jagdeep Dhankhar

(b) Narendra Modi

(c) Dharmendra Pradhan

(d) C. P. Radhakrishnan

(e) Amit Shah

11) What is the name of the mobile cancer screening unit launched by the Gujarat government to provide doorstep cancer screening services in rural and remote areas?

(a) Jeevan Jyoti

(b) Arogya Rath

(c) Asha Van

(d) Seva Setu

(e) Swasthya Vahan

12) Which country has temporarily blocked access to Grok, the generative AI chatbot developed by Elon Musk-led xAI, citing concerns over misuse to generate obscene and non-consensual content?

(a) Indonesia

(b) Thailand

(c) Singapore

(d) Philippines

(e) Malaysia

13) Who among the following Indian Army officers received the UN Secretary-General’s Award 2025 (Gender Category) for promoting gender-inclusive peacekeeping?

(a) Major Swathi Shantha Kumar

(b) Captain Shikha Sharma

(c) Colonel Anjali Mehta

(d) Major Ritu Chaudhary

(e) Lieutenant Colonel Neha Singh

14) Who was sworn in as the 40th Chief Justice of the Kerala High Court in January 2026?

(a) Justice Nitin Madhukar Jamdar

(b) Justice Manoj Kumar GuptaJ

(c) Justice Guhanathan Narendra

(d) Justice Soumen Sen

(e) Justice R. Subramanian

15) Which indigenous UAV has the Indian Army ordered for long-endurance solar-powered surveillance under the iDEX programme?

(a) Rustom II

(b) Netra

(c) MAPSS

(d) Nishant

(e) Heron

16) What is the name of the digital platform launched by the Indian Army for integrated logistics and inventory management?

(a) DIMS – Defence Inventory Management System

(b) DIME – Depot Integration Management Edition

(c) DIAS – Defence Inventory Automation System

(d) LIMS – Logistics Information Management System

(e) ILS – Integrated Logistics Suite

17) Which indigenous system successfully underwent a long-duration ground test at DRDL Hyderabad, marking a key milestone in India’s Hypersonic Cruise/Missile Programme?

(a) Solid Rocket Booster (SRB)

(b) Air-Breathing Turbofan Engine

(c) Ramjet Engine

(d) Liquid Propulsion Engine

(e) Scramjet Engine/Combustor

18) Which satellite will be the primary payload on ISRO’s PSLV-C62 mission scheduled for 12 January 2026?

(a) Cartosat-3

(b) RISAT-2B

(c) EOS-N1 (Anvesha)

(d) INS-2C

(e) NavIC Satellite

19) By 2027, Walmart plans to expand its drone delivery network in partnership with Alphabet’s Wing to how many locations across the US?

(a) 350

(b) 150

(c) 250

(d) 270

(e) 500

20) In 2026, Google has unveiled a new open standard to reshape digital commerce in the AI era, enabling retailers to surface offers directly within campaign settings. What is the name of this protocol?

(a) Google Shopping Protocol (GSP)

(b) Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP)

(c) AI Retail Framework (AIRF)

(d) Omni-Commerce Standard (OCS)

(e) Digital Retail Protocol (DRP)

21) In 2026, Indian scientists from the University of Delhi discovered two new species of slender-armed frogs in Arunachal Pradesh. Which of the following is one of the newly discovered species?

(a) Soman’s Slender Arm Frog

(b) Arunachal Tree Frog

(c) Himalayan Stream Frog

(d) Mechuka Leaf Frog

(e) Ganga River Frog

22) How many supercomputing systems have been installed across India under the National Supercomputing Mission (NSM) as per MeitY?

(a) 27

(b) 37

(c) 47

(d) 57

(e) 67

23) Who won the 1st prize in the UIDAI national-level mascot design competition on MyGov?

(a) Idr
s Dawaiwala (Pune, Maharashtra)

(b) Krishna Sharma (Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh)

(c) Arun Gokul (Thrissur, Kerala)

(d) Ramesh Kumar (Delhi)

(e) Anjali Mehta (Mumbai, Maharashtra)

24) Which of the following is a national park located in Gujarat?

(a) Jim Corbett National Park

(b) Kaziranga National Park

(c) Sundarbans National Park

(d) Periyar National Park

(e) Gir National Park

25) Which organisation collaborated with the Indian Army to develop the ‘Depot Integration Management Edition (DIME)’ platform?

(a) Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO)

(b) Bhaskaracharya National Institute for Space Applications and Geo-Informatics (BISAG-N)

(c) Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras

(d) National Informatics Centre (NIC)

(e) Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)

Answers :

1) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Morgan Stanley projected India’s real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth at 7.6% Year-on-Year (Y-o-Y) for FY26, which is 20 basis points higher than the NSO’s latest estimate of 7.4%.

Detailed Explanation:

Morgan Stanley projected India’s real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth at 7.6% Year-on-Year (Y-o-Y) for FY26, which is 20 basis points higher than the NSO’s latest estimate of 7.4%.

India’s GDP is projected to slow down to 6.9% in H2 (July-September) of FY26 compared to 8% in H1 (April-June) of FY26, which is below the firm’s previous estimate of 7.3%.

For FY27, India’s GDP is expected to expand at 6.5% Y-o-Y.

Nominal GDP growth for India is projected at 8% Y-o-Y for FY26, which is lower than 9.7% in FY25.

2) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

PhonePe Payment Gateway (PhonePe PG) has launched ‘PhonePe PG Bolt’ for Visa and Mastercard credit and debit card transactions.

Detailed Explanation:

PhonePe Payment Gateway (PhonePe PG) has launched ‘PhonePe PG Bolt’ for Visa and Mastercard credit and debit card transactions.

The solution uses device tokenization to provide a secure and efficient in-app checkout experience for PhonePe platform users and merchant partners.

It enables a one-click payment experience while keeping users within the merchant’s app, eliminating redirections to external pages.

Users can tokenize their Mastercard and Visa cards once on the PhonePe app, allowing them to use saved cards across any merchant integrated with PhonePe PG without re-tokenization.

3) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

PayG, one of India’s most-trusted payment gateway service providers, has received Reserve Bank of India (RBI) approval to operate as a Payment Aggregator-Physical (PA-P) and Cross-Border (PA-CB).

Detailed Explanation:

PayG, one of India’s most-trusted payment gateway service providers, has received Reserve Bank of India (RBI) approval to operate as a Payment Aggregator-Physical (PA-P) and Cross-Border (PA-CB).

With this approval, PayG now holds the full suite of PA licenses, enabling it to facilitate digital transactions across online, offline, and global use cases under the RBI regulatory framework.

Through this license, PayG can support a comprehensive range of payment use cases via a unified platform, including online payments, offline in-store transactions through POS and QR codes, and cross-border payments for international customers and global merchants

4) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Choice Wealth Private Limited, a subsidiary of Choice International Limited, received a contract from India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) under the Department of Posts (DoP), Ministry of Communications, to launch a comprehensive digital investment platform.

Detailed Explanation:

Choice Wealth Private Limited, a subsidiary of Choice International Limited, received a contract from India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) under the Department of Posts (DoP), Ministry of Communications, to launch a comprehensive digital investment platform.

The platform enables IPPB customers nationwide to access formal financial investment services seamlessly.

The digital investment platform offers online Mutual Fund (MF) aggregation, Robo-Advisory (RA), and other digital investment solutions through mobile applications, web platforms, and micro-ATMs (mATM).

5) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

Kerala Government officially renamed Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary in Kannur as Aralam Butterfly Sanctuary.

Becomes Kerala’s 1st dedicated Butterfly Sanctuary.

Detailed Explanation:

Kerala Government officially renamed Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary in Kannur as Aralam Butterfly Sanctuary.

Becomes Kerala’s 1st dedicated Butterfly Sanctuary.

Decision taken based on recommendation of State Board for Wildlife due to rich butterfly diversity and suitable climate and forest ecosystem.

Sanctuary supports rare and endemic butterfly species, making it an ideal biodiversity conservation zone.

6) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) created 4 Guinness World Records during the construction of the Bengaluru–Kadapa–Vijayawada Economic Corridor (NH-544G).

Records achieved in Andhra Pradesh near Puttaparthi in January 2026.

Detailed Explanation:

National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) created 4 Guinness World Records during the construction of the Bengaluru–Kadapa–Vijayawada Economic Corridor (NH-544G).

Records achieved in Andhra Pradesh near Puttaparthi in January 2026.

First 2 Records (January 6, 2026):

Longest continuous laying of Bituminous Concrete:9.63 km, 3-lane wide stretch within 24 hours.

Highest quantity of Bituminous Concrete laid in 24 hours:10,655 metric tonnes.

Next 2 Records:

Continuous laying of 57,500 metric tonnes of Bituminous Concrete.

Continuous paving of a 3-lane wide, 52 km long stretch.

These records highlight India’s global leadership in road construction, engineering excellence, high mechanisation, and round-the-clock execution capability.

7) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) launched ‘PARAM SHAKTI’ supercomputing facility at IIT Madras.

Inaugurated by Shri S. Krishnan, Secretary, MeitY.

Detailed Explanation:

Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) launched ‘PARAM SHAKTI’ supercomputing facility at IIT Madras.

Inaugurated by Shri S. Krishnan, Secretary, MeitY.

Facility hosts PARAM RUDRA, an indigenously developed supercomputer by Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) under the National Supercomputing Mission (NSM).

Peak Performance:3.1 Petaflops, capable of performing 3.1 quadrillion calculations per second.

System is 100% Made in India, runs on open-source AlmaLinux with C-DAC system software.

8) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Newly formed Keyi Panyor district (Arunachal Pradesh) will become India’s first Bio-Happy District.

Initiative implemented by M. S. Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF) in collaboration with district administration.

Detailed Explanation:

Newly formed Keyi Panyor district (Arunachal Pradesh) will become India’s first Bio-Happy District.

Initiative implemented by M. S. Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF) in collaboration with district administration.

Concept based on Biohappiness, introduced by M. S. Swaminathan, focusing on linking biodiversity with human well-being.

Project will undertake:

Livelihood assessment

Agro-biodiversity mapping

Ecological system evaluation

9) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) launched a new Aadhaar mascot named ‘Udai (उदय)’ to improve public communication.

UIDAI organised national-level competitions on the MyGov platform to design and name the mascot.

Detailed Explanation:

Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) launched a new Aadhaar mascot named ‘Udai (उदय)’ to improve public communication.

UIDAI organised national-level competitions on the MyGov platform to design and name the mascot.

Competition received 875 entries from students, professionals, designers, and creative participants across India.

Mascot Design Competition Winners:

1st Prize – Arun Gokul (Thrissur, Kerala)

2nd Prize – Idris Dawaiwala (Pune, Maharashtra)

3rd Prize – Krishna Sharma (Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh)

10) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan inaugurated the 3rd International Conference on Indian Languages in New Delhi.

Conference focused on protection, study, preservation, and global promotion of Indian languages with participation from scholars, experts, and international delegates.

Detailed Explanation:

Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan inaugurated the 3rd International Conference on Indian Languages in New Delhi.

Conference focused on protection, study, preservation, and global promotion of Indian languages with participation from scholars, experts, and international delegates.

Vice-President stated that language is the “conscience of civilisation”, as it preserves history, values, traditions, literature, science, and philosophy across generations.

Recalled President Droupadi Murmu releasing the Santhali translation of the Constitution, calling it a historic step in language inclusion.

Emphasised the importance of the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution in recognising and protecting Indian languages.

11) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Gujarat launched a mobile cancer screening unit named ‘Asha Van’ in Gandhinagar, inaugurated by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel.

The initiative aims at early detection of cancer by providing doorstep screening services especially in rural, tribal and remote areas where access to advanced healthcare is limited.

Detailed Explanation:

Gujarat launched a mobile cancer screening unit named ‘Asha Van’ in Gandhinagar, inaugurated by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel.

The initiative aims at early detection of cancer by providing doorstep screening services especially in rural, tribal and remote areas where access to advanced healthcare is limited.

Asha Van is a fully equipped mobile medical unit, functioning like a hospital on wheels, designed for cancer screening and diagnosis and capable of identifying symptoms of multiple serious diseases.

The van is equipped with EVA-Pro diagnostic technology, digital mammography machine and teleconsultation facilities, enabling expert guidance and quick medical support.

It can screen for major cancers including lung, oral, blood, cervical, pancreatic, liver, breast and prostate cancers, providing on-the-spot testing and preliminary reports.

12) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

Malaysia has temporarily blocked access to Grok, the generative AI chatbot developed by Elon Musk-led xAI, following allegations that it enabled the creation and circulation of sexualised and non-consensual images.

The move follows Indonesia, which became the first country to restrict Grok, signalling growing regulatory scrutiny of generative AI tools in Southeast Asia.

Detailed Explanation:

Malaysia has temporarily blocked access to Grok, the generative AI chatbot developed by Elon Musk-led xAI, following allegations that it enabled the creation and circulation of sexualised and non-consensual images.

The move follows Indonesia, which became the first country to restrict Grok, signalling growing regulatory scrutiny of generative AI tools in Southeast Asia.

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) cited repeated misuse of Grok to generate obscene, sexually explicit, and grossly offensive content, including images involving women and minors, raising serious legal and ethical concerns.

In response, xAI announced it would limit image generation and editing features on Grok to paying subscribers to address lapses that allowed non-consensual sexualised images.

13) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Major Swathi Shantha Kumar (Indian Army) received the UN Secretary-General’s Award 2025 (Gender Category).

Awarded for her project “Equal Partners, Lasting Peace” under the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS).

Detailed Explanation:

Major Swathi Shantha Kumar (Indian Army) received the UN Secretary-General’s Award 2025 (Gender Category).

Awarded for her project “Equal Partners, Lasting Peace” under the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS).

Recognised by UN Secretary-General António Guterres for promoting gender-inclusive and gender-responsive peacekeeping.

Her project was selected through UN-wide voting, competing with nominations from multiple UN peacekeeping missions worldwide.

14) Answer: D

Justice Soumen Sen was sworn in as the 40th Chief Justice (CJ) of the Kerala High Court (HC) at Raj Bhavan, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.

The oath of office was administered by Kerala Governor Rajendra Arlekar in the presence of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Speaker A.N. Shamsheer.

He succeeded Justice Nitin Madhukar Jamdar, who retired on 9 January 2026.

15) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The Indian Army (IA) has placed a Rs.168 crore order with NewSpace Research & Technologies (NRT) for the Medium Altitude Persistent Surveillance System (MAPSS), a fully electric, solar-powered UAV designed for long-endurance surveillance missions.

Detailed Explanation:

The Indian Army (IA) has placed a Rs.168 crore order with NewSpace Research & Technologies (NRT) for the Medium Altitude Persistent Surveillance System (MAPSS), a fully electric, solar-powered UAV designed for long-endurance surveillance missions.

For the first time, the IA will deploy solar-powered UAVs, in addition to the battery-powered and tethered drones currently in use.

The MAPSS UAV has been indigenously developed under the Ministry of Defence’s (MoD) Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) programme.

It is designed to provide long-endurance Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) coverage, Electronic Intelligence (ELINT), and communications relay support, particularly for border monitoring.

16) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Indian Army (IA) launched ‘Depot Integration Management Edition (DIME)’, a digital platform aimed at transforming logistics management and enabling faster, data-driven decisions for commanders.

Detailed Explanation:

The Indian Army (IA) launched ‘Depot Integration Management Edition (DIME)’, a digital platform aimed at transforming logistics management and enabling faster, data-driven decisions for commanders.

DIME has been jointly developed by IA and Bhaskaracharya National Institute for Space Applications and Geo-Informatics (BISAG-N) under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).

The platform provides real-time visibility and efficient management of spares and equipment by integrating inventory control, maintenance planning, and demand forecasting into a single digital system.

17) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), under the Department of Defence Research & Development (DDR&D), Ministry of Defence (MoD), successfully conducted a long-duration ground test of a full-scale, actively cooled scramjet engine/combustor, marking a major milestone in India’s Hypersonic Cruise/Missile Programme.

The test was conducted at the Scramjet Connect Pipe Test (SCPT) facility of Defence Research & Development Laboratory (DRDL) in Hyderabad, Telangana.

Detailed Explanation:

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), under the Department of Defence Research & Development (DDR&D), Ministry of Defence (MoD), successfully conducted a long-duration ground test of a full-scale, actively cooled scramjet engine/combustor, marking a major milestone in India’s Hypersonic Cruise/Missile Programme.

The test was conducted at the Scramjet Connect Pipe Test (SCPT) facility of Defence Research & Development Laboratory (DRDL) in Hyderabad, Telangana.

The scramjet combustor operated continuously for over 12 minutes, validating sustained supersonic combustion and the robustness of hypersonic test infrastructure.

The scramjet (Supersonic Combustion Ramjet) engine is an air-breathing propulsion system that enables hypersonic flight beyond Mach 5 using supersonic combustion and active cooling technology.

The combustor and test facility were indigenously designed and developed by DRDL, with support from Indian industry and academia, highlighting self-reliance in defence technology.

18) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will begin its 2026 launch calendar on 12 January with the PSLV-C62 mission to deploy the EOS-N1 Earth Observation Satellite (Anvesha) along with 14 other co-passenger satellites.

Detailed Explanation:

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will begin its 2026 launch calendar on 12 January with the PSLV-C62 mission to deploy the EOS-N1 Earth Observation Satellite (Anvesha) along with 14 other co-passenger satellites.

The main satellite EOS-N1 (Anvesha) has been developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and is aimed at providing hyperspectral Earth observation, surveillance, and terrain classification capabilities.

The mission is being conducted by NewSpace India Ltd (NSIL), the commercial arm of ISRO, and the launch is scheduled from the First Launch Pad at Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota.

19) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Google is expanding shopping features in its Gemini AI chatbot by partnering with Walmart, Shopify, Wayfair, and other retailers, turning Gemini into a virtual shopping assistant and merchant.

Walmart also announced that its drone delivery network in partnership with Alphabet’s Wing will expand to 270 locations by 2027 across the

Detailed Explanation:

Google is expanding shopping features in its Gemini AI chatbot by partnering with Walmart, Shopify, Wayfair, and other retailers, turning Gemini into a virtual shopping assistant and merchant.

An instant checkout feature will allow users to buy products directly inside the Gemini chat without visiting a retailer’s website.

Walmart customers who link their accounts with Gemini will receive personalised recommendations based on past purchases, with items going directly into their Walmart or Sam’s Club carts.

The Gemini shopping feature will launch first in the US, with payments initially through Google-linked cards, followed later by PayPal.

Walmart also announced that its drone delivery network in partnership with Alphabet’s Wing will expand to 270 locations by 2027 across the

20) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Google has unveiled the Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP), a new open standard designed to reshape digital commerce in the age of artificial intelligence (AI).

UCP helps retailers connect effectively with consumers who increasingly rely on AI tools for product discovery, comparison, and purchasing decisions.

Detailed Explanation:

Google has unveiled the Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP), a new open standard designed to reshape digital commerce in the age of artificial intelligence (AI).

UCP helps retailers connect effectively with consumers who increasingly rely on AI tools for product discovery, comparison, and purchasing decisions.

The protocol enables retailers to create and surface relevant offers directly within Google campaign settings, with agentic AI determining when and where an offer should be displayed based on shopper intent and context.

UCP operates across the full commerce lifecycle, covering discovery, purchase, and post-transaction support, creating a unified framework for AI-driven retail interactions.

21) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Indian scientists from the University of Delhi discovered two new species of slender-armed frogs from remote mountain habitats of Arunachal Pradesh (AR).

The newly discovered species are Soman’s Slender Arm Frog (Leptobrachium somani) and Mechuka Slender Arm Frog (Leptobrachium mechuka).

Detailed Explanation:

Indian scientists from the University of Delhi discovered two new species of slender-armed frogs from remote mountain habitats of Arunachal Pradesh (AR).

The newly discovered species are Soman’s Slender Arm Frog (Leptobrachium somani) and Mechuka Slender Arm Frog (Leptobrachium mechuka).

The research findings were published in the USA-based peer-reviewed journal PeerJ.

The study was conducted over three years by the University of Delhi in collaboration with the Museum of Comparative Zoology, Harvard University (USA).

22) Answer: B

As per MeitY, 37 supercomputing systems have already been installed across India under NSM; more to be added.

Supports IndiaAI Mission by promoting multiple computing architectures and multi-GPU platforms to strengthen India’s computing ecosystem.

Government providing dedicated funding for application-driven projects to ensure effective utilisation of the facility.

23) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

UIDAI organised national-level competitions on the MyGov platform to design and name the mascot.

Mascot Design Competition Winners:

1st Prize – Arun Gokul (Thrissur, Kerala)

2nd Prize – Idris Dawaiwala (Pune, Maharashtra)

3rd Prize – Krishna Sharma (Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh)

Detailed Explanation:

UIDAI organised national-level competitions on the MyGov platform to design and name the mascot.

Competition received 875 entries from students, professionals, designers, and creative participants across India.

Selection followed a transparent multi-tier evaluation process.

Mascot Design Competition Winners:

1st Prize – Arun Gokul (Thrissur, Kerala)

2nd Prize – Idris Dawaiwala (Pune, Maharashtra)

3rd Prize – Krishna Sharma (Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh)

Mascot Naming Competition Winners:

1st Prize – Riya Jain (Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh)

2nd Prize – Idris Dawaiwala (Pune, Maharashtra)

3rd Prize – Maharaj Saran Chellapilla (Hyderabad, Telangana)

24) Answer: E

About Gujarat:

Chief Minister: Bhupendra Patel

Governor: Acharya Devvrat

Capital: Gandhinagar

National Parks: Gir National Park, Blackbuck National Park, Vansda National Park, Marine National Park

Wildlife Sanctuaries: Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary, Velavadar Blackbuck Sanctuary, Kutch Desert Wildlife Sanctuary, Barda Wildlife Sanctuary, Purna Wildlife Sanctuary

25) Answer: B

The Indian Army (IA) launched ‘Depot Integration Management Edition (DIME)’, a digital platform aimed at transforming logistics management and enabling faster, data-driven decisions for commanders.

DIME has been jointly developed by IA and Bhaskaracharya National Institute for Space Applications and Geo-Informatics (BISAG-N) under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).