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1) In 2026, India and Nepal launched a Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Cross-Border Remittance Mechanism by linking which two payment systems?

(a) UPI (India) and NPI (Nepal)

(b) UPI (India) and PayNow (Singapore)

(c) RuPay (India) and NPI (Nepal)

(d) BHIM (India) and Fonepay (Nepal)

(e) IMPS (India) and NPI (Nepal)

2) In June 2026, the Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) 5.0 crossed 1 lakh guarantees. What is the credit infusion target under ECLGS 5.0?

(a) ₹1,00,000 Crore

b) ₹1,55,000 Crore

(c) ₹2,00,000 Crore

(d) ₹2,55,000 Crore

(e) ₹3,00,000 Crore

3) In 2026, the Government of India extended the Credit Guarantee Scheme for Microfinance Institutions (CGSMFI-2.0) until 31 August 2026 or until guarantees of what amount are issued, whichever is earlier?

(a) ₹5,000 Crore

(b) ₹10,000 Crore

(c) ₹15,000 Crore

(d) ₹20,000 Crore

(e) ₹25,000 Crore

4) As of 2026, the new arrangement under Viksit Bharat – Gramin Bharat (VBG) is scheduled to come into effect from which date?

(a) 1 April 2026

(b) 1 June 2026

(c) 1 July 2026

(d) 15 August 2026

(e) 2 October 2026

5) In 2026, the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), enacted in 2005, was implemented from which date?

(a) 26 January 2006

(b) 2 February 2006

(c) 1 April 2006

(d) 15 August 2006

(e) 2 October 2006

 

6) In 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired which Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre, New Delhi?

(a) 8th

(b) 9th

(c) 10th

(d) 12th

(e) 11th

 

7) In 2026, IIT Bhubaneswar developed a portable device for detecting arsenic contamination in drinking water. What is the name of the device?

(a) ArsenSafe

(b) AquaSense

(c) JalSuraksha

(d) WaterGuard

(e) ArsenAlert

8)  In 2026, who paid a 5-day working visit to India from 3–7 June with a focus on strengthening India–Venezuela energy cooperation?

(a) Nicolás Maduro

(b) Yván Gil Pinto

(c) Delcy Eloína Rodríguez Gómez

(d) Jorge Arreaza

(e) Diosdado Cabello

9) In June 2026, the Ministry of Defence signed a ₹449 crore contract with Accord Software and Systems Private Limited (ASSPL) for the procurement of how many Enhanced Capability Global Navigation Satellite System (ECGNSS) Jammers for the Indian Navy?

(a) 10

(b) 15

(c) 25

(d) 20

(e) 30

10) In June 2026, a workshop on Defence Procurement, iDEX, TPCR, and Testing Procedures for MSMEs & Start-ups was jointly organised by HQ IDS and which organisation?

(a) DRDO

(b) Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers (SIDM)

(c) Centre for Joint Warfare Studies (CENJOWS)

(d) Directorate General of Quality Assurance (DGQA)

(e) Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Academy

11) In 2026, the Indian Navy successfully carried out a high-risk Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) operation involving the recovery of an unexploded missile warhead from which vessel?

(a) MT New Diamond

(b) MT Olympic Life

(c) MT Suez Rajan

(d) MT Chem Pluto

(e) MT Front Altair

12) In 2026, the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) delegation informed the Union Minister about its plan to facilitate investments worth how much in West Bengal?

(a) ₹50,000 Crore

(b) ₹75,000 Crore

(c) ₹1 Lakh Crore

(d) ₹1.25 Lakh Crore

(e) ₹2 Lakh Crore

 

13) In 2026, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh launched three new research clusters at IIT Gandhinagar under DST funding. Which of the following is NOT one of these clusters?

(a) Advanced Materials Research Cluster (AMRC)

(b) Energy Research Cluster (ERC)

(c) Healthcare & MedTech Research Cluster (HMRC)

(d) Quantum Computing Research Cluster (QCRC)

(e) None of the above

14) In 2026, Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (APSEZ) entered South America by securing a marine services contract for Argentina’s first LNG export project. The contract is associated with which project?

(a) Vaca Muerta LNG Project

(b) Southern Energy Floating LNG Project

(c) Patagonia LNG Terminal Project

(d) Rio Grande LNG Project

(e) San Jorge LNG Project

 

15) In 2026, Russia offered India the joint production of which fifth-generation stealth fighter aircraft along with full technology transfer?

(a) F-35 Lightning II

(b) Chengdu J-20

(c) Sukhoi Su-30MKI

(d) MiG-35

(e) Sukhoi Su-57

 

16) In 2026, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved the acquisition of what percentage of expanded equity capital in Shriram Life Insurance Company Limited by Sanlam Emerging Markets (Mauritius) Ltd.?

(a) 1.80%

(b) 2.50%

(c) 2.80%

(d) 3.20%

(e) 4.00%

 

17) In 2026, the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS) signed a reform-linked MoU with which state to strengthen rural water supply under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0?

(a) Assam

(b) Sikkim

(c) Himachal Pradesh

(d) Uttarakhand

(e) Meghalaya

 

18) In 2026, Roppen Transportation Services (Rapido) partnered with MoRTH to promote which government scheme focused on assisting road accident victims during the Golden Hour?

(a) Rahveer Scheme

(b) Raksha Setu Scheme

(c) Suraksha Bandhan Scheme

(d) Jeevan Raksha Scheme

(e) Road Mitra Scheme

19) In 2026, Invest India signed a strategic partnership with which state to attract higher Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and accelerate industrial development?

(a) Maharashtra

(b) Tamil Nadu

(c) Karnataka

(d) Gujarat

(e) Uttar Pradesh

 

20) In 2026, which Indian port emerged as the highest-performing container port in the CPPI 2025 and secured 22nd rank globally?

(a) Mundra Port

(b) Visakhapatnam Port

(c) Chennai Port

(d) Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA)

(e) Kolkata Port

21) In 2026, India won 2 gold medals at the New Taipei City Athletics Open. Who won gold in the women’s long jump event held at Banqiao Stadium, Chinese Taipei?

(a) Ancy Sojan

(b) Shaili Singh

(c) Jyothi Yarraji

(d) Pooja Singh

(e) Murali Sreeshankar

 

22) In 2026, India won 8 gold medals at the Ulaanbaatar Open Wrestling Tournament. Who won the gold medal in the Greco-Roman 87 kg category?

(a) Deepak

(b) Sunil Kumar

(c) Sagar Jaglan

(d) Nitesh Kumar

(e) Kajal Dhochak

 

23) In 2026, World Day Against Child Labour is observed every year on which date?

(a) 5 June

(b) 10 June

(c) 13 June

(d) 12 June

(e) 20 June

 

24) In 2026, International Albinism Awareness Day is observed every year on which date?

(a) 10 June

(b) 11 June

(c) 12 June

(d) 9 June

(e) 13 June

 

25) As of 2026, what is the currency of Mongolia?

(a) Yen

(b) Tögrög

(c) Won

(d) Taka

(e) Som

Answers:

1) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

India and Nepal officially launched a Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Cross-Border Remittance Mechanism on 6 June 2026.

The new system establishes a direct linkage between India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and Nepal’s National Payments Interface (NPI).

The UPI-NPI Integration enables seamless, Real-Time, Secure, and Instant Money Transfers between citizens of both countries through Mobile Banking Applications and Digital Wallets.

The initiative is a major step towards enhancing Digital Financial Connectivity, Financial Inclusion, and Neighbourhood Cooperation.

The linkage strengthens the Economic, Financial, and Digital Relationship between India and Nepal.

Detailed Explanation:

India and Nepal officially launched a Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Cross-Border Remittance Mechanism on 6 June 2026.

The new system establishes a direct linkage between India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and Nepal’s National Payments Interface (NPI).

The UPI-NPI Integration enables seamless, Real-Time, Secure, and Instant Money Transfers between citizens of both countries through Mobile Banking Applications and Digital Wallets.

The initiative is a major step towards enhancing Digital Financial Connectivity, Financial Inclusion, and Neighbourhood Cooperation.

The linkage strengthens the Economic, Financial, and Digital Relationship between India and Nepal.

The technical integration was implemented through collaboration between NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) and Nepal Clearing House Limited (NCHL).

NIPL is the international arm of the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI).

The new payment corridor supports the regional objective of providing Accessible, Safe, Affordable, and Efficient Cross-Border Payments.

The mechanism enables Real-Time Direct Transfers, reducing dependence on traditional banking channels.

 

2) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

The Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) 5.0 was approved by the Union Cabinet on 05 May 2026 to provide additional credit support to businesses affected by the West Asia Crisis.

As of 09 June 2026, the total number of guarantees issued under ECLGS 5.0 crossed the 1 lakh mark, reaching 1,06,549 guarantees.

The total amount of guarantees issued under the scheme stands at ₹48,484.26 Crore.

The MSME Sector is the major beneficiary, accounting for 96% of guarantees by number and 86% of the total guaranteed amount.

Detailed Explanation:

The Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) 5.0 was approved by the Union Cabinet on 05 May 2026 to provide additional credit support to businesses affected by the West Asia Crisis.

As of 09 June 2026, the total number of guarantees issued under ECLGS 5.0 crossed the 1 lakh mark, reaching 1,06,549 guarantees.

The total amount of guarantees issued under the scheme stands at ₹48,484.26 Crore.

The MSME Sector is the major beneficiary, accounting for 96% of guarantees by number and 86% of the total guaranteed amount.

Public Sector Banks (PSBs) played a key role in implementation, accounting for 96% of the guarantees issued under the scheme.

The scheme provides 100% Guarantee Coverage for MSMEs and 90% Guarantee Coverage for Non-MSME Sectors, encouraging financial institutions to extend credit.

ECLGS 5.0 aims to infuse an additional ₹2,55,000 Crore of credit to existing borrowers facing liquidity challenges.

The scheme was launched to help businesses overcome Liquidity Constraints arising from the West Asia Crisis.

 

3) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

The Government of India (GoI) has approved the extension of the Credit Guarantee Scheme for Microfinance Institutions (CGSMFI-2.0) until 31 August 2026 or until guarantees worth ₹20,000 Crore are issued, whichever is earlier.

The Government has also increased the Maximum Loan Amount Cap for Large-Sized NBFC-MFIs/MFIs from ₹300 Crore to ₹1,000 Crore, subject to the overall ceiling of 20% of Assets Under Management (AUM).

The extension and enhanced loan limit are expected to improve Scheme Utilisation and facilitate greater Credit Flow to the Microfinance Sector.

CGSMFI-2.0 was launched by the Central Government on 20 March 2026.

Detailed Explanation:

The Government of India (GoI) has approved the extension of the Credit Guarantee Scheme for Microfinance Institutions (CGSMFI-2.0) until 31 August 2026 or until guarantees worth ₹20,000 Crore are issued, whichever is earlier.

The Government has also increased the Maximum Loan Amount Cap for Large-Sized NBFC-MFIs/MFIs from ₹300 Crore to ₹1,000 Crore, subject to the overall ceiling of 20% of Assets Under Management (AUM).

The extension and enhanced loan limit are expected to improve Scheme Utilisation and facilitate greater Credit Flow to the Microfinance Sector.

CGSMFI-2.0 was launched by the Central Government on 20 March 2026.

The scheme provides Credit Guarantee Cover to Banks and Financial Institutions (FIs) through the National Credit Guarantee Trustee Company Limited (NCGTC).

The objective of the scheme is to protect lenders against expected losses on financial assistance provided to Non-Banking Financial Company-Microfinance Institutions (NBFC-MFIs) and Microfinance Institutions (MFIs).

These institutions use the funds for On-Lending to Small Borrowers, thereby improving financial inclusion.

As of the latest update, loans totaling ₹770 Crore have been sanctioned under the scheme.

4) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan chaired a meeting of State Rural Development Ministers through video conferencing regarding the implementation of Viksit Bharat – Gramin Bharat (VBG).

The new arrangement under Viksit Bharat – Gramin Bharat will come into effect from 1 July 2026, aiming to strengthen rural employment, workers’ welfare, and overall village development.

Detailed Explanation:

Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan chaired a meeting of State Rural Development Ministers through video conferencing regarding the implementation of Viksit Bharat – Gramin Bharat (VBG).

The new arrangement under Viksit Bharat – Gramin Bharat will come into effect from 1 July 2026, aiming to strengthen rural employment, workers’ welfare, and overall village development.

The Central Government emphasized that there should be no disruption in employment generation, wage payments, or workers’ rights during the transition.

The Government has already allocated ₹30,000 crore under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA).

An additional interim allocation of ₹95,692.31 crore was released to States and Union Territories, taking the total allocation to over ₹1.25 lakh crore.

The funds will reach around 2.80 lakh Gram Panchayats to support employment generation and creation of durable rural assets.

 

5) Answer: B

Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)

Launched: 2005 (Implemented from 2 February 2006)

Ministry: Ministry of Rural Development

Objective: To provide a legal guarantee of 100 days of wage employment annually to rural households willing to undertake unskilled manual work.

Coverage: All rural districts across India

 

6) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi chaired the 11th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre, New Delhi.

The theme of the meeting was “Inclusive Human Development for Viksit Bharat@2047.”

Detailed Explanation:

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi chaired the 11th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre, New Delhi.

The theme of the meeting was “Inclusive Human Development for Viksit Bharat@2047.”

The meeting was attended by Chief Ministers, Lieutenant Governors, and Administrators from 28 States and 5 Union Territories.

It marked the first time that Chief Ministers of all 28 States participated in the Governing Council meeting.

The Prime Minister emphasized that the vision of Viksit Bharat@2047 should become a collective mission for every State, district, block, and village through the spirit of cooperative federalism.

 7) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bhubaneswar developed ‘ArsenSafe’, a portable device capable of detecting arsenic contamination in drinking water without the need for laboratory facilities.

The technology was developed by the Sensors and Spectroscopy Research Group of IIT Bhubaneswar in collaboration with Nano Semic Private Limited, a startup incubated at the institute’s Research and Entrepreneurship Park.

Detailed Explanation:

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bhubaneswar developed ‘ArsenSafe’, a portable device capable of detecting arsenic contamination in drinking water without the need for laboratory facilities.

The technology was developed by the Sensors and Spectroscopy Research Group of IIT Bhubaneswar in collaboration with Nano Semic Private Limited, a startup incubated at the institute’s Research and Entrepreneurship Park.

ArsenSafe provides a rapid, affordable, and highly sensitive on-site testing solution, especially useful for rural and resource-constrained areas.

The device uses an advanced reduced graphene oxide (rGO)-based sensing platform and a liquid-gated reduced graphene oxide field-effect transistor (rGO-FET) sensor to detect extremely low concentrations of arsenic.

The technology combines nanotechnology, reduced graphene oxide (rGO), graphene oxide (GO) dielectric layers, and machine learning to improve the sensitivity and accuracy of water quality monitoring.

 

8) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Delcy Eloína Rodríguez Gómez, Acting President of Venezuela, paid a 5-day working visit to India from 3–7 June 2026 with a primary focus on strengthening India–Venezuela energy cooperation.

This was her sixth visit to India, having previously visited as Foreign Minister (2015) and as Vice President (2019, 2023, 2024 and 2025).

Detailed Explanation:

Delcy Eloína Rodríguez Gómez, Acting President of Venezuela, paid a 5-day working visit to India from 3–7 June 2026 with a primary focus on strengthening India–Venezuela energy cooperation.

This was her sixth visit to India, having previously visited as Foreign Minister (2015) and as Vice President (2019, 2023, 2024 and 2025).

During the visit, Delcy Rodríguez held bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Hyderabad House, New Delhi, where both leaders reviewed the entire spectrum of India–Venezuela relations.

The discussions focused on enhancing cooperation in energy security, trade and investment, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, transportation, and renewable energy

 

9) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed a contract with Accord Software and Systems Private Limited (ASSPL), Bengaluru for the procurement of 20 Enhanced Capability Global Navigation Satellite System (ECGNSS) Jammers for the Indian Navy.

The total value of the contract is ₹449 Crore with a minimum 75% Indigenous Content.

The contract was signed under the Buy (Indian–Indigenously Designed, Developed and Manufactured-IDDM) category.

Detailed Explanation:

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed a contract with Accord Software and Systems Private Limited (ASSPL), Bengaluru for the procurement of 20 Enhanced Capability Global Navigation Satellite System (ECGNSS) Jammers for the Indian Navy.

The total value of the contract is ₹449 Crore with a minimum 75% Indigenous Content.

The contract was signed under the Buy (Indian–Indigenously Designed, Developed and Manufactured-IDDM) category.

The agreement was signed in the presence of Rajesh Kumar Singh, Defence Secretary, in New Delhi on 10 June 2026.

The ECGNSS Jammers are advanced Electronic Warfare (EW) Systems designed to disrupt, degrade, and manipulate enemy satellite navigation signals.

The system can degrade satellite signal acquisition and tracking performance of adversary Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) Receivers.

10) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

A Workshop on Defence Procurement, Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX), Technology Perspective Capability Roadmap (TPCR), and Testing Procedures for MSMEs & Start-ups is being held at Manekshaw Centre, Delhi Cantt on 11–12 June 2026.

The workshop is jointly organised by the Indigenisation Directorate, Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS) and the Centre for Joint Warfare Studies (CENJOWS).

The primary objective of the event is to enhance awareness and encourage greater participation of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and Start-ups in the Defence Ecosystem.

Detailed Explanation:

A Workshop on Defence Procurement, Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX), Technology Perspective Capability Roadmap (TPCR), and Testing Procedures for MSMEs & Start-ups is being held at Manekshaw Centre, Delhi Cantt on 11–12 June 2026.

The workshop is jointly organised by the Indigenisation Directorate, Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS) and the Centre for Joint Warfare Studies (CENJOWS).

The primary objective of the event is to enhance awareness and encourage greater participation of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and Start-ups in the Defence Ecosystem.

The workshop provides an interactive platform for industry representatives to gain insights into Defence Procurement Procedures, Indigenisation Initiatives, iDEX Framework, Testing & Certification Processes, and TPCR.

Senior officers and experts from HQ IDS, Service Headquarters, Directorate General of Quality Assurance (DGQA), iDEX-Defence Innovation Organisation (DIO), and other stakeholder organisations are participating in the event.

The inaugural session features addresses by Praveen Keshav Vohra, Deputy Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (Policy Planning & Force Development).

 

11) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Indian Navy successfully completed a High-Risk Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Operation involving the recovery of an Unexploded Missile Warhead from the crude oil tanker MT Olympic Life.

The Marshall Islands-flagged tanker was sailing from Fujairah, UAE, to Kochi when it reported an explosion in its hull on 26 May 2026 while off the coast of Oman.

The vessel had No Indian Nationals Onboard and later reported the presence of an Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) during its transit towards Kochi.

The information was received through the Information Fusion Centre – Indian Ocean Region (IFC-IOR), following which the Indian Navy initiated a coordinated response.

Detailed Explanation:

The Indian Navy successfully completed a High-Risk Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Operation involving the recovery of an Unexploded Missile Warhead from the crude oil tanker MT Olympic Life.

The Marshall Islands-flagged tanker was sailing from Fujairah, UAE, to Kochi when it reported an explosion in its hull on 26 May 2026 while off the coast of Oman.

The vessel had No Indian Nationals Onboard and later reported the presence of an Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) during its transit towards Kochi.

The information was received through the Information Fusion Centre – Indian Ocean Region (IFC-IOR), following which the Indian Navy initiated a coordinated response.

The Southern Naval Command, based in Kochi, deployed a specialist Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Team to assess the situation.

The EOD team confirmed that a Projectile had penetrated the ship's hull, passed through multiple structural compartments, and become lodged inside a Fuel Tank.

12) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

An Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) delegation led by its President Brij Bhushan Aggarwal met Jitendra Singh in New Delhi.

During the meeting, the ICC apprised the Minister about its Investment Initiatives in West Bengal and expressed its willingness to collaborate with both the Central Government and the Government of West Bengal.

The chamber informed that it is working towards facilitating investments worth ₹1 Lakh Crore in West Bengal through its member companies.

Detailed Explanation:

An Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) delegation led by its President Brij Bhushan Aggarwal met Jitendra Singh in New Delhi.

During the meeting, the ICC apprised the Minister about its Investment Initiatives in West Bengal and expressed its willingness to collaborate with both the Central Government and the Government of West Bengal.

The chamber informed that it is working towards facilitating investments worth ₹1 Lakh Crore in West Bengal through its member companies.

The proposed ₹1 Lakh Crore Investment Plan reflects strong Industry Confidence in the state's economic potential and future growth prospects.

According to the ICC, West Bengal is witnessing a Renewed Sense of Optimism and Positive Economic Momentum, which could help accelerate industrial and economic growth.

Due to the presence of an Unexploded Missile Warhead inside a fuel storage compartment, the operation required extreme caution to ensure the safety of the ship, crew, and port infrastructure.

13) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh addressed the programme “Advancing Research & Innovation Towards Viksit Bharat” at the Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IIT Gandhinagar) and emphasized that the true value of scientific research lies in creating societal and economic impact, not just research publications.

The Minister launched the DST-funded Central Instrumentation Facility (CIF) and three new research clusters at IIT Gandhinagar.

The three newly launched research clusters are the Advanced Materials Research Cluster (AMRC), Energy Research Cluster (ERC), and Healthcare & MedTech Research Cluster (HMRC).

Detailed Explanation:

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh addressed the programme “Advancing Research & Innovation Towards Viksit Bharat” at the Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IIT Gandhinagar) and emphasized that the true value of scientific research lies in creating societal and economic impact, not just research publications.

The Minister launched the DST-funded Central Instrumentation Facility (CIF) and three new research clusters at IIT Gandhinagar.

The three newly launched research clusters are the Advanced Materials Research Cluster (AMRC), Energy Research Cluster (ERC), and Healthcare & MedTech Research Cluster (HMRC).

These research clusters are designed to transform cutting-edge research into deployable solutions for national development through a translational research approach.

Important national initiatives highlighted include the National Quantum Mission and the IndiaAI Mission, which aim to strengthen India's technological capabilities.

The newly inaugurated Central Instrumentation Facility (CIF) will provide researchers, startups, and industries access to advanced scientific infrastructure and sophisticated research equipment.

 

14) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (APSEZ) secured a 10-year marine services contract for Argentina’s first Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) export project, marking the company’s entry into South America.

The contract, valued at approximately USD 70 million, was awarded to Adani Harbour International Free Zone Company (FZCO), a subsidiary of APSEZ, in partnership with the Argentina-based Meridian Group.

The Southern Energy FLNG Project is located in the San Matías Gulf, Argentina, and is scheduled to commence operations in September 2027.

Detailed Explanation:

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (APSEZ) secured a 10-year marine services contract for Argentina’s first Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) export project, marking the company’s entry into South America.

The contract, valued at approximately USD 70 million, was awarded to Adani Harbour International Free Zone Company (FZCO), a subsidiary of APSEZ, in partnership with the Argentina-based Meridian Group.

The project will be executed through Meridian Transportes Marítimos S.A., a Joint Venture (JV) in which Adani Harbour International FZCO holds 51% stake and Meridian Group holds 49% stake.

The Adani–Meridian consortium will provide comprehensive marine services for the Southern Energy Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNG) Project.

The marine support fleet will include four tugboats, one Anchor Handling Tug Supply (AHTS) vessel, and one crew boat.

The Southern Energy FLNG Project is located in the San Matías Gulf, Argentina, and is scheduled to commence operations in September 2027.

During the visit, he interacted with startups and faculty-led technology demonstrations at the IIT Gandhinagar Research Park.

 

15) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

Russian President Vladimir Putin offered India the advanced Sukhoi Su-57 stealth fighter aircraft and proposed its joint production in India, strengthening defence cooperation between the two countries.

In 2007, India and Russia launched the Fifth Generation Fighter Aircraft (FGFA) Programme to jointly develop an advanced stealth fighter based on the Sukhoi Su-57 platform.

Detailed Explanation:

Russian President Vladimir Putin offered India the advanced Sukhoi Su-57 stealth fighter aircraft and proposed its joint production in India, strengthening defence cooperation between the two countries.

The announcement was made on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum held in St. Petersburg, Russia.

The proposal includes full technology transfer (ToT) and the establishment of manufacturing facilities in India, supporting the Government's Make in India and defence indigenisation initiatives.

In 2007, India and Russia launched the Fifth Generation Fighter Aircraft (FGFA) Programme to jointly develop an advanced stealth fighter based on the Sukhoi Su-57 platform.

India formally withdrew from the FGFA Programme in 2021 due to concerns regarding high costs, technology transfer issues, and aircraft performance requirements.

 

16) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the acquisition of a certain shareholding in Shriram Life Insurance Company Limited by Sanlam Emerging Markets (Mauritius) Ltd. (SEMM).

The proposed transaction involves the acquisition of 2.80% of the Expanded Equity Capital of Shriram Life Insurance Company Limited through a Preferential Issue.

Detailed Explanation:

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the acquisition of a certain shareholding in Shriram Life Insurance Company Limited by Sanlam Emerging Markets (Mauritius) Ltd. (SEMM).

The proposed transaction involves the acquisition of 2.80% of the Expanded Equity Capital of Shriram Life Insurance Company Limited through a Preferential Issue.

The acquiring entity, Sanlam Emerging Markets (Mauritius) Ltd., is incorporated in Mauritius.

SEMM is a part of the Sanlam Group, a leading financial services group based in South Africa.

Sanlam Group is a long-standing Strategic Partner of the Shriram Group and has investments in several Shriram Group companies in India.

 

17) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS) under the Ministry of Jal Shakti (MoJS) and the Government of Sikkim signed a reform-linked Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen rural water supply infrastructure under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 (JJM 2.0).

The MoU was signed in the presence of Union Minister of Jal Shakti C. R. Patil and Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang.

The MoU promotes a Gram Panchayat-led, service-based and community-centric model of rural water governance, ensuring stronger community participation and sustainable operation and maintenance of rural water supply systems.

Detailed Explanation:

The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS) under the Ministry of Jal Shakti (MoJS) and the Government of Sikkim signed a reform-linked Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen rural water supply infrastructure under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 (JJM 2.0).

The MoU was signed in the presence of Union Minister of Jal Shakti C. R. Patil and Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang.

The MoU promotes a Gram Panchayat-led, service-based and community-centric model of rural water governance, ensuring stronger community participation and sustainable operation and maintenance of rural water supply systems.

The initiative aims to provide every rural household with safe, adequate, and prescribed quality drinking water on a regular basis.

In March 2026, the Union Cabinet approved the extension of Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) till December 2028 with an enhanced total outlay of ₹8.69 lakh crore.

Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 (JJM 2.0) aims to certify all Gram Panchayats as ‘Har Ghar Jal’ by providing functional household tap connections to all 19.36 crore rural households by December 2028.

 

18) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Roppen Transportation Services Private Limited, operating under the brand name Rapido has partnered with the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) to promote nationwide awareness and citizen participation in the Government of India’s Rahveer Scheme.

As part of the campaign, more than 4 lakh Rapido captains across India took the Rahveer Pledge through the company’s platform, creating a Guinness World Record.

The agreement was signed in the presence of Union Minister Nitin Gadkari and Aravind Sanka, Co-founder of Rapido

Detailed Explanation:

Roppen Transportation Services Private Limited, operating under the brand name Rapido has partnered with the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) to promote nationwide awareness and citizen participation in the Government of India’s Rahveer Scheme.

As part of the campaign, more than 4 lakh Rapido captains across India took the Rahveer Pledge through the company’s platform, creating a Guinness World Record.

The agreement was signed in the presence of Union Minister Nitin Gadkari and Aravind Sanka, Co-founder of Rapido

The initiative aims to enhance road safety awareness and encourage citizens to assist road accident victims without hesitation.

The Rahveer Scheme promotes immediate assistance to accident victims during the Golden Hour, the critical period immediately after an accident when timely medical help can significantly improve survival and recovery chances.

The RahVeer Scheme was launched by the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) in April 2025 as a reward-based initiative to encourage bystanders to help road accident victims

 

19) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

Invest India and Invest UP signed a strategic partnership to attract higher Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and accelerate industrial development in Uttar Pradesh.

The partnership was formalised during a high-level meeting held in Lucknow with senior officials from both organisations.

Detailed Explanation:

Invest India and Invest UP signed a strategic partnership to attract higher Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and accelerate industrial development in Uttar Pradesh.

The partnership was formalised during a high-level meeting held in Lucknow with senior officials from both organisations.

The collaboration aims to convert investment commitments into operational projects by improving investor facilitation, project execution, and global investment outreach.

The initiative supports Uttar Pradesh’s vision of becoming a $1 trillion economy.

20) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) emerged as India’s highest-performing container port in the Container Port Performance Index (CPPI) 2025, jointly published by the World Bank and S&P Global Market Intelligence.

JNPA secured the 22nd position globally in CPPI 2025, improving by one rank compared to the previous edition.

Among Indian ports, Pipavav Port ranked 28th, overtaking Mundra Port (30th) to become the highest-ranked private container port in India, while Visakhapatnam Port secured the 104th position.

Detailed Explanation:

Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) emerged as India’s highest-performing container port in the Container Port Performance Index (CPPI) 2025, jointly published by the World Bank and S&P Global Market Intelligence.

JNPA secured the 22nd position globally in CPPI 2025, improving by one rank compared to the previous edition.

It continued its position as India’s leading container port and was recognised among the world’s most improved ports over the last six years.

The achievement reflects improvements in vessel turnaround time, cargo handling efficiency, and overall operational performance.

Among Indian ports, Pipavav Port ranked 28th, overtaking Mundra Port (30th) to become the highest-ranked private container port in India, while Visakhapatnam Port secured the 104th position.

The Container Port Performance Index (CPPI) assesses ports based on factors such as vessel turnaround time, cargo handling speed, operational efficiency, and supply chain performance.

21) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

India finished with 4 medals (2 gold and 2 silver) at the New Taipei City Athletics Open 2026 held at Banqiao Stadium, Chinese Taipei.

The tournament was a World Athletics Continental Tour Silver-level event, upgraded from Bronze category in 2026.

Shaili Singh won the gold medal in the women’s long jump with a jump of 6.24 metres, defeating Vietnam’s Tran Thi Loan (6.23 m) by one centimetre.

Detailed Explanation:

India finished with 4 medals (2 gold and 2 silver) at the New Taipei City Athletics Open 2026 held at Banqiao Stadium, Chinese Taipei.

The tournament was a World Athletics Continental Tour Silver-level event, upgraded from Bronze category in 2026.

Shaili Singh won the gold medal in the women’s long jump with a jump of 6.24 metres, defeating Vietnam’s Tran Thi Loan (6.23 m) by one centimetre.

Shaili Singh’s season-best performance is 6.58 metres (Federation Cup 2026), while her personal best and Under-20 Indian national record is 6.76 metres, achieved in 2023.

India’s women’s 4×100 metre relay team of SS Sneha, Srabani Nanda, Sudeshna Shivankar, and Tamanna won the gold medal by clocking 44.07 seconds and equalled the meet record.

 

22) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

India delivered an impressive performance at the Ulaanbaatar Open 2026 Wrestling Tournament held in Mongolia, securing a total of 17 medals, including 8 gold and 9 bronze medals.

The medals were won across men’s freestyle, women’s freestyle, and Greco-Roman wrestling categories.

Gold Medal Winners:

Men’s Freestyle: Deepak (61 kg), Sagar Jaglan (74 kg), and Dinesh Dhankhar (125 kg)

Women’s Freestyle: Manisha Bhanwala (57 kg), Neha Sangwan (59 kg), and Kajal Dhochak (76 kg)

Greco-Roman: Sunil Kumar (87 kg) and Nitesh Kumar (97 kg)

Detailed Explanation:

India delivered an impressive performance at the Ulaanbaatar Open 2026 Wrestling Tournament held in Mongolia, securing a total of 17 medals, including 8 gold and 9 bronze medals.

The medals were won across men’s freestyle, women’s freestyle, and Greco-Roman wrestling categories.

The tournament was the 3rd United World Wrestling (UWW) Ranking Series event of the season and served as an important preparation event for the 2026 Asian Games.

Gold Medal Winners:

Men’s Freestyle: Deepak (61 kg), Sagar Jaglan (74 kg), and Dinesh Dhankhar (125 kg)

Women’s Freestyle: Manisha Bhanwala (57 kg), Neha Sangwan (59 kg), and Kajal Dhochak (76 kg)

Greco-Roman: Sunil Kumar (87 kg) and Nitesh Kumar (97 kg)

 

23) Answer: D

World Day Against Child Labour is observed every year on 12 June to raise awareness about child labour and promote efforts to eliminate it worldwide.

The day was launched by the International Labour Organization (ILO) in 2002 to draw global attention to the exploitation of children and the need to protect their rights.

24) Answer: E

International Albinism Awareness Day is observed every year on 13 June to raise awareness about the rights, dignity, and inclusion of persons with albinism and to combat discrimination and violence against them.

In 2013, the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) adopted a resolution calling for the prevention of discrimination and protection of the human rights of persons with albinism.

On 18 December 2014, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted a resolution proclaiming 13 June as International Albinism Awareness Day, with the first observance held in 2015.

25) Answer: B

About Mongolia

Capital: Ulaanbaatar

Currency: Mongolian Tögrög

President: Ukhnaagiin Khürelsükh

Prime Minister: Nyam-Osoryn Uchral