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1) According to the latest Ecowrap report released by the Economic Research Department (ERD) of SBI Research, India’s GDP growth is projected to rebound to around what level in Q1 FY2026–27 (April–June 2026)?

(a) 6.5%

(b) 7.0%

(c) 7.5%

(d) 8.0%

(e) 8.5%

 

2) As per the IMF World Economic Outlook Database (April 2026), India's nominal GDP is projected to cross the $5 trillion mark and reach approximately what amount by FY 2028–29?

(a) $3.92 trillion

(b) $4.5 trillion

(c) $5.1 trillion

(d) $5.5 trillion

(e) $6 trillion

 

3) As per the recent announcement, PMS Bazaar has partnered with NSDL Database Management Limited (NDML Accreditation Agency) to facilitate the SEBI Accredited Investor certification process. Under this partnership, within what timeframe does NDML typically issue the certificate after the application process?

(a) T+7 days

(b) T+3 days

(c) T+2 days

(d) T+1 day

(e) T+15 days

 

4) As per the data for the June 2025 quarter, which country regained the top position in Indian equity ownership among Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs), overtaking Singapore?

(a) Norway

(b) Mauritius

(c) United Kingdom

(d) United States

(e) Japan

 

5) In news, the Gujarat Government has approved the establishment of four Centres of Excellence (CoEs) to promote natural farming, with ₹20 crore allocated for 2026–27. Which agency has been entrusted with the implementation of this scheme?

(a) Gujarat State Agricultural Marketing Board

(b) Gujarat Prakrutik Krishi Vikas Board

(c) Gujarat Farmers Welfare Trust

(d) National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)

(e) Gujarat Organic Farming Authority

6) Recently, Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan approved major financial allocations for Rajasthan and Telangana under PM-RKVY and Krishonnati Yojana for 2026–27. What was the total combined allocation to both states?

(a) ₹340.59 crore

(b) ₹265.12 crore

(c) ₹509.62 crore

(d) ₹605.71 crore

(e) ₹849.37 crore

 

7) Consider the following statements regarding the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026:

1. The Bill provides legal protection to the national song "Vande Mataram" against intentional disruption, similar to the protection already provided to the national anthem.
2. The Rajya Sabha passed the Bill on 30 July 2026, while the Lok Sabha passed it on 29 July 2026.
3. As per the MHA protocol issued in January 2026, when both songs are played together, "Jana Gana Mana" will be performed first.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

(e) None of the above

 

8) Consider the following statements regarding the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026:

1. The Bill has been referred to a 31-member Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) comprising 21 members from the Lok Sabha and 10 members from the Rajya Sabha.
2. The JPC has been directed to submit its report to the Lok Sabha by the last day of the first week of the Winter Session of Parliament, 2026.
3. The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 seeks to amend the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 (FCRA).

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) All of the above

(e) None of the above

 

9) As per the Barclays Private Clients Hurun India Most Valuable Family Businesses 2026 report, which family ranked first with a business value of ₹25,82,800 crore?

(a) Tata Family

(b) Birla Family

(c) Ambani Family

(d) Adani Family

(e) Bajaj Family

10) In news, Smt. Archana Varma assumed charge as Secretary, Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation (DoWR, RD & GR) under the Ministry of Jal Shakti on 12 August 2026. Whom did she succeed in this position?

(a) Ajay Kumar Bhalla

(b) Rajiv Kumar

(c) V. L. Kantha Rao

(d) Sanjay Malhotra

(e) T. V. Somanathan

 

11) As per the news, the Hungarian Parliament elected Andras Baka as the country's new President. He was elected with 140 votes in favour and 6 votes against, with support from members of which governing party?

(a) Fidesz Party

(b) Tisza Party

(c) Socialist Party

(d) Jobbik Party

(e) Democratic Coalition Party

 

12) As per the news, India Optel Limited (IOL), a Mini Ratna Category-I Defence Public Sector Undertaking (DPSU), launched the indigenous 'GARUD' High Resolution Binoculars for the civil market. The GARUD binoculars provide which of the following magnification and field of view?

(a) 6x magnification and 5.4-degree field of view

(b) 8x magnification and 7.6-degree field of view

(c) 10x magnification and 8.2-degree field of view

(d) 12x magnification and 6.8-degree field of view

(e) 15x magnification and 5.0-degree field of view

13) In 2026, Skyroot Aerospace Private Limited signed a Multi-Launch Agreement (MLA) for three dedicated Vikram-series missions with which Thiruvananthapuram-based spacetech startup?

(a) HEX20

(b) Dhruva Space

(c) Pixxel

(d) Bellatrix Aerospace

(e) Agnikul Cosmos

 

14) International Business Machines (IBM Corporation) has partnered with which institutions to establish Artificial Intelligence (AI)-focused centres in India?

(a) IIT Madras and IISc Bengaluru

(b) Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT) Bengaluru and CHRIST (Deemed to be University)

(c) IIT Delhi and University of Hyderabad

(d) BITS Pilani and IIT Bengaluru

(e) Vellore Institute of Technology and IIT Bombay

 

15) Recently, Legendary American basketball player and coach Donald Arvid Nelson (Don Nelson) passed away at the age of 86. He played 14 seasons in the NBA, including 11 seasons with which franchise, where he won 5 NBA Championships between 1966 and 1976?

(a) Los Angeles Lakers

(b) Chicago Bulls

(c) Golden State Warriors

(d) Boston Celtics

(e) Miami Heat

 

16) As per the news, World Organ Donation Day is observed annually on 13 August to create awareness about the importance of organ donation. In which year was the first successful organ transplant involving a living donor performed in the United States?

(a) 1945

(b) 1950

(c) 1954

(d) 1960

(e) 1965

 

17) International Lefthanders Day is observed annually on which date to celebrate the uniqueness of left-handed people and raise awareness about the challenges they face in a predominantly right-handed world?

(a) 10 August

(b) 11 August

(c) 12 August

(d) 13 August

(e) 14 August

 

18) World Elephant Day is observed annually on 12 August to raise global awareness about the protection, conservation and welfare of elephants. What was the global theme for World Elephant Day 2026?

(a) "Protecting Elephant Habitats"

(b) "Bringing the World Together to Help Elephants"

(c) "Ending Ivory Trade"

(d) "Elephants and Climate Change"

(e) "Save the Asian Elephants"

 

19) Recently, International Youth Day is observed annually on 12 August across the world to raise awareness about challenges faced by young people. International Youth Day 2026 was observed with which official United Nations (UN) theme?

(a) "Youth and Climate Action"

(b) "Sustainable Development and Youth"

(c) "Youth Engagement for Global Peace"

(d) "Different Contexts, Common Aspirations"

(e) "Digital Inclusion for Youth"

 

20) In news, NSDL Database Management Limited (NDML Accreditation Agency) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL). In which year was NDML established?

(a) 1998

(b) 2000

(c) 2002

(d) 2004

(e) 2006

Answers:

1) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

The Economic Research Department (ERD) of State Bank of India (SBI Research) released its latest Ecowrap report, projecting that India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP)growth could rebound to around 8% in Q1 FY2026-27 (April–June 2026).

SBI Research’s 8% GDP growth projection is 1 percentage point higher than the RBI’s 7% projection for Q1 FY27.

The projection is based on SBI Research’s nowcasting model, which uses 54 high-frequency indicators covering agriculture, industry and services, along with a Dynamic Factor Model with time-varying parameters.

Detailed Explanation:

The Economic Research Department (ERD) of State Bank of India (SBI Research) released its latest Ecowrap report, projecting that India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP)growth could rebound to around 8% in Q1 FY2026-27 (April–June 2026).

SBI Research’s 8% GDP growth projection is 1 percentage point higher than the RBI’s 7% projection for Q1 FY27.

The projection is based on SBI Research’s nowcasting model, which uses 54 high-frequency indicators covering agriculture, industry and services, along with a Dynamic Factor Model with time-varying parameters.

86% of the indicators/parameters used in the models showed acceleration in Q1 FY27, compared with 69% in Q1 FY26, indicating that the underlying economic momentum is broad-based.

Strong consumer demand was identified as a major driver of the higher GDP growth estimate, with domestic passenger vehicle sales rising 24.1% YoY, consumer credit increasing 15.8%, and electricity demand growing 11.5% in June 2026.

India’s Index of Industrial Production (IIP) grew by 7.3% in June 2026, compared with 5% in May 2026 and 4.9% in April 2026, indicating stronger industrial activity.

The services sector also supported the stronger Q1 GDP outlook, with the Services PMI at 57.3 in June 2026.

2) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman informed the Rajya Sabha that, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), India’s nominal GDP is projected to cross the $5 trillion mark in FY 2028–29 (FY29), reaching around $5.1 trillion.

According to the IMF World Economic Outlook Database (April 2026), India’s GDP at current prices is projected to reach approximately $5.1 trillion by FY 2028–29.

Detailed Explanation:

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman informed the Rajya Sabha that, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), India’s nominal GDP is projected to cross the $5 trillion mark in FY 2028–29 (FY29), reaching around $5.1 trillion.

According to the IMF World Economic Outlook Database (April 2026), India’s GDP at current prices is projected to reach approximately $5.1 trillion by FY 2028–29.

India’s nominal GDP was estimated at around $3.92 trillion in FY 2025–26, meaning that the economy would need to add more than $1 trillion to reach the projected $5.1 trillion level.

Nominal GDP is the total value of all final goods and services produced in a country, measured at current market prices without adjusting for inflation.

India is expected to achieve the $5 trillion economy milestone through continued growth in manufacturing, infrastructure, agriculture, MSMEs, trade and services, supported by ongoing structural reforms.

3) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

PMS Bazaar, a leading Indian alternative investments platform, announced a strategic partnership with NSDL Database Management Limited (NDML Accreditation Agency) to facilitate the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Accredited Investor certification process for eligible investors and entities.

After receiving the required documents, PMS Bazaar initiates and processes the certification application, while NDML Accreditation Agency typically issues the certificate on a T+1 basis, subject to completion of documentation and payment.

T+1 means the certificate is typically issued on the next working day after the application process, subject to the required conditions being fulfilled.

Detailed Explanation:

PMS Bazaar, a leading Indian alternative investments platform, announced a strategic partnership with NSDL Database Management Limited (NDML Accreditation Agency) to facilitate the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Accredited Investor certification process for eligible investors and entities.

The collaboration was announced at the PMS Bazaar Bengaluru Conclave held in Bengaluru, Karnataka.

The main objective of the partnership is to make the Accredited Investor certification process simpler, faster and more accessible through end-to-end assistance.

Under the SEBI Accredited Investor framework, eligible investors can benefit from lower minimum investment thresholds for Portfolio Management Services (PMS), Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) and other alternative investment products.

Accredited Investors may also gain access to sophisticated investment opportunities and applicable regulatory flexibilities under the SEBI framework.

After receiving the required documents, PMS Bazaar initiates and processes the certification application, while NDML Accreditation Agency typically issues the certificate on a T+1 basis, subject to completion of documentation and payment.

T+1 means the certificate is typically issued on the next working day after the application process, subject to the required conditions being fulfilled.

4) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

US-based Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) regained the top position in Indian equity ownership in the June 2025 quarter, despite continuing India-US trade tensions.

US FPIs accounted for 31.04% of the total FPI holdings in India, overtaking Singapore, which held a 28.11% share.

In the March 2025 quarter, Singapore had a slightly higher share than the US, making the June quarter a reversal in the rankings.

Norway ranked third with a 15.40% share of Indian FPI holdings.

Detailed Explanation:

US-based Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) regained the top position in Indian equity ownership in the June 2025 quarter, despite continuing India-US trade tensions.

US FPIs accounted for 31.04% of the total FPI holdings in India, overtaking Singapore, which held a 28.11% share.

In the March 2025 quarter, Singapore had a slightly higher share than the US, making the June quarter a reversal in the rankings.

Norway ranked third with a 15.40% share of Indian FPI holdings.

Mauritius ranked fourth with an 11.25% share of Indian FPI holdings.

US, Singapore, Norway and Mauritius were the only four countries with double-digit shares of FPI holdings in India.

Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) are foreign individuals or institutional entities that invest in financial assets of another country without taking active management control of the companies.

Examples of FPIs include mutual funds, pension funds and sovereign wealth funds.

 

5) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Gujarat Government has approved the establishment of four Centres of Excellence (CoEs) to promote and expand natural farming across the state.

The initiative is being undertaken under the guidance of Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat, who has been actively associated with the promotion of natural farming.

The state government has allocated ₹20 crore for 2026–27 for establishing the four Centres of Excellence.

The Centres of Excellence will be established in Navsari, Morbi, Bhavnagar and Chhota Udepur districts.

The Gujarat Prakrutik Krishi Vikas Board has been entrusted with the implementation of the scheme.

Detailed Explanation:

The Gujarat Government has approved the establishment of four Centres of Excellence (CoEs) to promote and expand natural farming across the state.

The initiative is being undertaken under the guidance of Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat, who has been actively associated with the promotion of natural farming.

The state government has allocated ₹20 crore for 2026–27 for establishing the four Centres of Excellence.

The Centres of Excellence will be established in Navsari, Morbi, Bhavnagar and Chhota Udepur districts.

In the first phase, the centres will be established at:

Nani Bhamti village, Vansda taluka – Navsari

Halvad – Morbi

Valavad village, Sihor taluka – Bhavnagar

Chudel village, Jetpur Pavi taluka – Chhota Udepur

Each centre will have modern facilities to provide training to 100 farmers at a time, including farmers already practising natural farming and those planning to adopt it.

The Gujarat Prakrutik Krishi Vikas Board has been entrusted with the implementation of the scheme.

The centres will function as model campuses for natural farming, providing farmers with training, technology, agricultural inputs and solutions to farming-related problems at a single location.

Farmers will receive practical training in preparing bio-inputs such as Jeevamrut, Ghan Jeevamrut, Beejamrut and Neemastra.


6) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan approved major financial allocations for Rajasthan and Telangana under Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (PM-RKVY) and Krishonnati Yojana (KY) for 2026–27.

Rajasthan received a total allocation of ₹340.59 crore, comprising:

₹216.12 crore under Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana

₹124.47 crore under Krishonnati Yojana

Telangana received a total allocation of ₹265.12 crore, comprising:

₹157.66 crore under Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana

₹107.46 crore under Krishonnati Yojana

The combined allocation to both states stands at ₹605.71 crore.

For Rajasthan, the Project Approval Committee (PAC) meeting held on 20 April 2026 approved an annual action plan of ₹849.37 crore, including a Central share of ₹509.62 crore.

Detailed Explanation:

Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan approved major financial allocations for Rajasthan and Telangana under Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (PM-RKVY) and Krishonnati Yojana (KY) for 2026–27.

Rajasthan received a total allocation of ₹340.59 crore, comprising:

₹216.12 crore under Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana

₹124.47 crore under Krishonnati Yojana

Telangana received a total allocation of ₹265.12 crore, comprising:

₹157.66 crore under Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana

₹107.46 crore under Krishonnati Yojana

The combined allocation to both states stands at ₹605.71 crore.

For Rajasthan, the Project Approval Committee (PAC) meeting held on 20 April 2026 approved an annual action plan of ₹849.37 crore, including a Central share of ₹509.62 crore.

Rajasthan received its first Mother Sanction of ₹216.13 crore on 4 May 2026 and had utilised ₹164.39 crore, representing 76.06% of the sanctioned amount.

For Telangana, the PAC meeting held on 27 April 2026 approved an annual action plan of ₹651.06 crore, including a Central share of ₹390.63 crore.

Telangana received its first Mother Sanction of ₹157.65 crore on 12 May 2026 and had utilised ₹96.05 crore, representing 60.93% of the sanctioned amount.

Shivraj Singh Chouhan appreciated Telangana’s new model for Farmer Identification (ID) and fertiliser distribution, stating that it would improve transparency and effective delivery of services to farmers.

 

7) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

President Droupadi Murmu gave her assent to the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, converting it into law.

The amended law provides legal protection to the national song “Vande Mataram” against intentional disruption or prevention of its singing, similar to the protection already provided to the national anthem “Jana Gana Mana.”

The Lok Sabha passed the Bill on 30 July 2026, while the Rajya Sabha passed it on 29 July 2026.

As per the protocol, when “Vande Mataram” and “Jana Gana Mana” are sung or played together, “Vande Mataram” will be performed first.

The protocol specifies that all six stanzas of “Vande Mataram”, with a duration of approximately 3 minutes and 10 seconds, are to be used at specified official functions.

Detailed Explanation:

President Droupadi Murmu gave her assent to the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, converting it into law.

The amended law provides legal protection to the national song “Vande Mataram” against intentional disruption or prevention of its singing, similar to the protection already provided to the national anthem “Jana Gana Mana.”

The Lok Sabha passed the Bill on 30 July 2026, while the Rajya Sabha passed it on 29 July 2026.

The amendment makes it an offence to intentionally prevent the singing of “Vande Mataram” or cause disturbance to an assembly engaged in singing it.

Under the earlier Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971, similar legal protection was specifically available for the national anthem, but not for the national song.

The amendment proposes to include the national song within Section 3 of the Act, making intentional disruption of its singing punishable by law.

The National Song “Vande Mataram” was composed by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay and played an important role during India's freedom struggle.

Dr Rajendra Prasad, President of the Constituent Assembly, stated on 24 January 1950 that “Vande Mataram” would be honoured equally with “Jana Gana Mana” and would have equal status as the national song.

For the first time, “Vande Mataram” is scheduled to be sung from the ramparts of the Red Fort during the Independence Day function.

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) issued protocols in January 2026 for singing the national song at official functions.

As per the protocol, when “Vande Mataram” and “Jana Gana Mana” are sung or played together, “Vande Mataram” will be performed first.

The protocol specifies that all six stanzas of “Vande Mataram”, with a duration of approximately 3 minutes and 10 seconds, are to be used at specified official functions.

8) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

The Lok Sabha approved a motion to refer the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 to a 31-member Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) for detailed examination.

The Joint Parliamentary Committee will comprise 21 members from the Lok Sabha and 10 members from the Rajya Sabha.

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will nominate the 21 Lok Sabha members, while Rajya Sabha Chairman C. P. Radhakrishnan will nominate the 10 Rajya Sabha members.

The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 seeks to amend the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 (FCRA), which regulates the acceptance and utilisation of foreign contributions by individuals, associations and companies in India.

Detailed Explanation:

The Lok Sabha approved a motion to refer the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 to a 31-member Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) for detailed examination.

The Joint Parliamentary Committee will comprise 21 members from the Lok Sabha and 10 members from the Rajya Sabha.

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will nominate the 21 Lok Sabha members, while Rajya Sabha Chairman C. P. Radhakrishnan will nominate the 10 Rajya Sabha members.

The JPC has been directed to submit its report to the Lok Sabha by the last day of the first week of the Winter Session of Parliament, 2026.

Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai moved the motion to refer the Bill to the JPC amid Opposition protests and demands for the presence of Home Minister Amit Shah in the House.

The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 seeks to amend the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 (FCRA), which regulates the acceptance and utilisation of foreign contributions by individuals, associations and companies in India.

9) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Barclays Private Clients Hurun India Most Valuable Family Businesses 2026 report ranked India’s 300 most valuable family businesses based on their business value.

Rank	Family	Company / Group	Value (₹ crore)
1	Ambani Family	Reliance Industries	25,82,800

Detailed Explanation:

Barclays Private Clients Hurun India Most Valuable Family Businesses 2026 report ranked India’s 300 most valuable family businesses based on their business value.

India’s top 300 family businesses are collectively valued at ₹138 lakh crore (US$1.46 trillion), equivalent to the 18th-largest economy in the world.

Their combined value increased by 27.5% since 2024, adding nearly ₹30 lakh crore over two years.

These businesses generated approximately ₹4,076 crore in value per day over the past two years.

Their combined value outperformed major Indian stock market indices, with the Nifty 50 declining 1.1% and the Sensex declining 3.7% during the same period.

Rank	Family	Company / Group	Value (₹ crore)
1	Ambani Family	Reliance Industries	25,82,800
2	Birla Family	Aditya Birla Group	8,13,700
3	Jindal Family	JSW Steel	8,01,800
4	Bajaj Family	Bajaj Group	7,70,400
5	Mahindra Family	Mahindra & Mahindra	5,14,600
6	Anil Agarwal Family	Vedanta	4,45,500
7	Murugappa Family	Cholamandalam Investment & Finance Company	3,06,000
8	Nadar Family	HCL Technologies	2,91,300
9	Premji Family	Wipro	2,72,300
10	Dani, Choksi & Vakil Families	Asian Paints	2,48,200

 

10) Answer: C

Smt. Archana Varma assumed charge as Secretary, Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation (DoWR, RD & GR) under the Ministry of Jal Shakti on 12 August 2026.

Archana Varma is a 1995-batch IAS officer of the Assam cadre/Assam-Meghalaya cadre.

She succeeded V. L. Kantha Rao as Secretary of the Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation.

 

11) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Hungarian Parliament elected Andras Baka, former head of the Supreme Court of Hungary, as the country’s new President.

Andras Baka was elected with 140 votes in favour and 6 votes against, with support from members of the governing Tisza Party.

Detailed Explanation:

The Hungarian Parliament elected Andras Baka, former head of the Supreme Court of Hungary, as the country’s new President.

Andras Baka was elected with 140 votes in favour and 6 votes against, with support from members of the governing Tisza Party.

The presidential election was followed by the removal of former President Tamás Sulyok, whose tenure was ended through a constitutional amendment.

The constitutional amendment was passed by the government led by Prime Minister (PM) Péter Magyar.

Andras Baka is scheduled to take office on 19 August 2026 as the new President of Hungary.

12) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

India Optel Limited (IOL), a Mini Ratna Category-I Defence Public Sector Undertaking (DPSU) under the Department of Defence Production, launched the indigenous ‘GARUD’ High Resolution Binoculars for the civil market.

GARUD was developed and manufactured by Ordnance Factory, Dehradun, a unit of India Optel Limited (IOL).

GARUD binoculars provide 8x magnification and a wide 7.6-degree field of view, enabling clear observation of distant objects while maintaining a broad viewing perspective.

Detailed Explanation:

India Optel Limited (IOL), a Mini Ratna Category-I Defence Public Sector Undertaking (DPSU) under the Department of Defence Production, launched the indigenous ‘GARUD’ High Resolution Binoculars for the civil market.

GARUD was developed and manufactured by Ordnance Factory, Dehradun, a unit of India Optel Limited (IOL).

The launch of GARUD reflects the spirit of ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ through indigenous design and manufacturing.

India Optel Limited has a rich legacy of precision optical manufacturing dating back to 1943, and GARUD combines its defence-grade optical expertise with modern technology.

GARUD binoculars provide 8x magnification and a wide 7.6-degree field of view, enabling clear observation of distant objects while maintaining a broad viewing perspective.

The binoculars feature ±5 diopter adjustment, allowing users to accommodate differences in individual eyesight.

GARUD is equipped with soft-touch eyecups for comfortable extended viewing and an ergonomic grip for secure handling.

The binoculars have a weather-resistant construction, enabling reliable use in different outdoor conditions.

GARUD weighs approximately 610 grams, combining portability with dependable optical performance in a compact design.

13) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Skyroot Aerospace Private Limited, a Hyderabad-based Indian private space startup, signed a Multi-Launch Agreement (MLA) with HEX20, a Thiruvananthapuram-based spacetech startup, for three dedicated Vikram-series missions.

The agreement was finalised on 6 August 2026 and was signed by Naga Bharath Daka, Co-founder & COO of Skyroot Aerospace, and M.B. Aravind, Co-founder & COO of HEX20.

The three launches will support HEX20’s Earth Observation constellation, in-orbit payload demonstration missions, and rideshare capacity for third-party spacecraft.

Detailed Explanation:

Skyroot Aerospace Private Limited, a Hyderabad-based Indian private space startup, signed a Multi-Launch Agreement (MLA) with HEX20, a Thiruvananthapuram-based spacetech startup, for three dedicated Vikram-series missions.

The agreement was finalised on 6 August 2026 and was signed by Naga Bharath Daka, Co-founder & COO of Skyroot Aerospace, and M.B. Aravind, Co-founder & COO of HEX20.

The three launches will support HEX20’s Earth Observation constellation, in-orbit payload demonstration missions, and rideshare capacity for third-party spacecraft.

Under the agreement, the launches are scheduled to begin in Q4 (fourth quarter) of 2027, making it Skyroot Aerospace’s first launch contract after the successful Vikram-1 orbital mission.

A Multi-Launch Agreement (MLA) is a commercial contract covering multiple satellite launches over a defined period.

The missions will provide rideshare opportunities, allowing third-party spacecraft operators and commercial customers to share launch capacity and costs while accessing orbit.

 

14) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

International Business Machines (IBM Corporation) has partnered with Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT) Bengaluru and CHRIST (Deemed to be University) to establish Artificial Intelligence (AI)-focused centres in India.

The AI Lab can simultaneously support 30 high-performance computing workloads, providing advanced computing resources to students, researchers and institutions.

Detailed Explanation:

International Business Machines (IBM Corporation) has partnered with Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT) Bengaluru and CHRIST (Deemed to be University) to establish Artificial Intelligence (AI)-focused centres in India.

The strategic collaboration aims to expand access to advanced computing, enterprise AI technologies, research and digital skilling.

IBM–MIT AI Lab – MAHE Intelligence GPU (MIG) was inaugurated at the MIT Bengaluru campus in collaboration with IBM.

The IBM–MIT AI Lab – MAHE is equipped with High-Performance Computing (HPC) infrastructure and advanced GPU-based computing resources to support AI research, innovation and digital skilling.

The AI Lab can simultaneously support 30 high-performance computing workloads, providing advanced computing resources to students, researchers and institutions.

CHRIST (Deemed to be University) and IBM announced the establishment of the IBM Innovation Center for Artificial Intelligence to promote AI education, research and innovation.

 

15) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Donald Arvid Nelson (Don Nelson), the legendary American basketball player and coach, passed away at the age of 86 in Frisco, Texas,United States of America(USA).

He was born on 15 May 1940 in Muskegon, Michigan, USA.

Don Nelson played 14 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA), including 11 seasons with the Boston Celtics.

Detailed Explanation:

Donald Arvid Nelson (Don Nelson), the legendary American basketball player and coach, passed away at the age of 86 in Frisco, Texas,United States of America(USA).

He was born on 15 May 1940 in Muskegon, Michigan, USA.

Don Nelson played 14 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA), including 11 seasons with the Boston Celtics.

As a player with the Boston Celtics, he won 5 NBA Championships between 1966 and 1976.

The Boston Celtics retired his No. 19 jersey in 1978, honouring his contribution to the franchise.

Nelson later became an NBA head coach and had a coaching career spanning 31 years, from 1976 to 2010.

 

16) Answer: C

World Organ Donation Day is observed annually on 13 August to create awareness about the importance of organ donation and encourage people to donate their organs after death.

The first successful organ transplant involving a living donor was performed in 1954 in the United States, when Ronald Lee Herrick donated a kidney to his identical twin brother Richard J. Herrick.

Dr. Joseph E. Murray performed the successful kidney transplantation between the twins. Ronald Lee Herrick is recognised as the world’s first successful living organ donor.

 

17) Answer: D

International Lefthanders Day is observed annually on 13 August to celebrate the uniqueness of left-handed people and raise awareness about the challenges they face in a predominantly right-handed world.

International Lefthanders Day 2026 marks the 31st annual observance of the day.

The Left-hander’s Club was established in 1990 to promote research on left-handedness and encourage the development of left-handed products and equipment.

18) Answer: B

World Elephant Day is observed annually on 12 August to raise global awareness about the protection, conservation and welfare of elephants.

World Elephant Day 2026 was observed with the global theme “Bringing the World Together to Help Elephants.”

19) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

International Youth Day is observed annually on 12 August across the world to raise awareness about the challenges faced by young people and promote solutions for youth-related issues.

International Youth Day 2026 was observed with the official United Nations (UN) theme “Different Contexts, Common Aspirations.”

Detailed Explanation:

International Youth Day is observed annually on 12 August across the world to raise awareness about the challenges faced by young people and promote solutions for youth-related issues.

International Youth Day 2026 was observed with the official United Nations (UN) theme “Different Contexts, Common Aspirations.”

The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted a resolution to establish International Youth Day in 1999, following the recommendation of the World Conference of Ministers Responsible for Youth.

The first International Youth Day was observed on 12 August 2000.

20) Answer: D

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