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1) The RBI–Digital Payments Index (RBI-DPI), which measures the extent of digital payment adoption in India, has been published since January 2021 with which of the following as its Base Year?

(a) March 2016

(b) March 2017

(c) March 2018

(d) March 2019

(e) March 2020

2) As of 2026, India’s first retail inflation data released under the new Consumer Price Index (CPI) series, Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) uses which of the following as its Base Year?

(a) 2011 = 100

(b) 2015 = 100

(c) 2020 = 100

(d) 2024 = 100

(e) 2026 = 100

3) As of 2026, NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) partnered with which organisation to enable QR-based merchant payments between India and Malaysia?

(a) Payments Network Malaysia Sdn Bhd (PayNet)

(b) Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC)

(c) Bank Negara Malaysia

(d) ASEAN Payments Council

(e) GrabPay Malaysia

4) In 2026, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launches Bharat-VISTAAR, a multilingual AI platform integrating AgriStack and ICAR agricultural systems. Under the AgriStack framework, the Unique Digital Identity issued to each farmer (similar to Aadhaar) is known as_______.

(a) Krishi Aadhaar

(b) Farmer ID Card

(c) Digital Kisan ID

(d) Kisan Pehchaan Patra

(e) Kisan e-Registry

5) In 2026, the National Statistical Systems Training Academy (NSSTA) celebrated its 18th Foundation Day at Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Who described data as the “fifth factor of production” along with land, labour, capital, and technology?

(a) Nirmala Sitharaman

(b) Amitabh Kant

(c) Bibek Debroy

(d) Sanjeev Sanyal

(e) Dr. Saurabh Garg

6) The “Trade Watch Quarterly” report, which analyses global and domestic trade trends, is released by which organisation?

(a) Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

(b) NITI Aayog

(c) Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT)

(d) Export-Import Bank of India (EXIM Bank)

(e) Ministry of Commerce and Industry

7) According to Uttar Pradesh’s first-ever Economic Survey 2025-26, what is the projected Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) of Uttar Pradesh for 2025-26?

(a) ₹30.25 lakh crore

(b) ₹32 lakh crore

(c) ₹34 lakh crore

(d) ₹36 lakh crore

(e) ₹40 lakh crore

8) Which port authority became the first Major Port in India to receive the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) Platinum Rating for its Administration Building?

(a) Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority

(b) Chennai Port Authority

(c) Kandla (Deendayal) Port Authority

(d) Cochin Port Authority

(e) V.O. Chidambaranar (VOC) Port Authorit

9) Who presented the Rajasthan State Budget 2026–27 in the Legislative Assembly?

(a) Divya Kumari

(b) Bhajan Lal Sharma

(c) Vasundhara Raje

(d) Rajendra Rathore

(e) Ashok Gehlot

 

10) Which company won the FIPI Award 2025 in the category ‘Oil & Gas Production Company of the Year’ (more than 1 MTOE)?

(a) ONGC

(b) Indian Oil Corporation

(c) Oil India Limited (OIL)

(d) GAIL (India) Limited

(e) Bharat Petroleum

11) Consider the following statements regarding wool production in India:

1. Jammu & Kashmir is known for fine wool from Changthangi and Merino sheep used in shawls and handicrafts.
2. Rajasthan mainly produces fine wool used in luxury garments.
3. Karnataka produces medium to coarse wool used for rugs and textiles.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 2 and 3 only

(e) 1, 2 and 3

12) Who has been appointed as the Brand Ambassador of the Delhi Khel Mahakumbh, a major sports initiative of the Delhi Government?

(a) Virat Kohli

(b) Shikhar Dhawan

(c) Suresh Raina

(d) MS Dhoni

(e)Gautam Gambhir

13) The Indian Air Force will conduct which large-scale operational exercise on 27 February 2026 to showcase its combat readiness and rapid response capability?

(a) Vayushakti

(b) Gaganshakti

(c) Shatrujeet

(d) Trishakti

(e) Akashshakti

 

14) The Indian Army will host a week-long adventure and endurance competition in the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas from 18–23 February 2026 to test soldier attributes like fitness, resilience, teamwork, and leadership. What is the name of this event?

(a) Himalayan Warrior Challenge

(b) Shatrujeet Exercise

(c) International Military Adventure Challenge Cup (IMACC) 2026

(d) Trishakti Military Games

(e) Vayushakti Exercise

 

15) Who from the Indian Air Force will be deployed to train British fast jet pilots Royal Air Force (RAF) Valley, UK?

(a) Air Marshals

(b) Squadron Leaders

(c) Flight Lieutenants

(d) Wing Commanders

(e) Qualified Flying Instructors (QFIs)

16) What facility did Paramesh Sivamani, Director General of Indian Coast Guard, inaugurate in Goa to strengthen Maritime Aatmanirbharta?

(a) Naval Shipbuilding Yard

(b) Submarine Propulsion Lab

(c) Marine Drone Testing Centre

(d) Coastal Radar Monitoring Facility

(e) Waterjet Production & Testing Facility of Marine Jet Power (MJP) India

17) Which event’s second edition was conducted in New Delhi, featuring race categories of 21.1 km, 10 km, and 5 km, and flagged off by the Chief of Naval Staff?

(a) Army Adventure Marathon

(b) Navy Triathlon Challenge

(c) Coast Guard Marathon

(d) Indian Navy Half Marathon

(e) Delhi Armed Forces Run

18) As of 2026, IIT Madras and Unicorn India Ventures jointly launched which fund to support early-stage deeptech startups across sectors like robotics, space tech, defence, semiconductors, and medical technology?

(a) India Innovation Growth Fund

(b) DeepTech Startup Fund

(c) Madras Technology Ventures Fund

(d) IITM Unicorn Frontier Fund I

(e) Frontier Technology Seed Fund

 

19) What type of geological phenomenon erupted near Jol Tekri, Diglipur in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, ejecting mud, water, and gases instead of molten rock?

(a) Lava Volcano

(b) Geyser

(c) Earth Fissure

(d) Hot Spring

(e) Mud Volcano


20) Which Act provides a legal framework to ensure a safe and secure working environment for women, mandating Internal Committees in workplaces with 10 or more employees?

(a) Equal Remuneration Act, 1976

(b) Maternity Benefit Act, 1961

(c) Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013

(d) Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946

(e) Factories Act, 1948

21) At which event did India finish 1st in the medal tally with a total of 94 medals, including 51 Gold, in 2026?

(a) Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship 2026

(b) Commonwealth Shooting Championship 2026

(c) ISSF World Cup 2026

(d) World Shooting Championship 2026

(e) South Asian Games 2026

22) Which Indian state recorded the highest combined CPI inflation at 4.92% in the latest data?

(a) Kerala

(b) Tamil Nadu

(c) Karnataka

(d) Telangana

(e) Rajasthan

23) By when does the Centre target completion of the Farmer Registry with dynamic Records of Rights (RoR) synchronisation?

(a) March 2025

(b) March 2026

(c) March 2027

(d) March 2028

(e) March 2030

24) Which major Indian port became the first to receive IGBC Platinum Rating along with Shunya and Shunya Plus certifications from the Bureau of Energy Efficiency?

(a) Chennai Port

(b) Kandla Port

(c) Cochin Port

(d) Paradip Port

(e) V.O. Chidambaranar (VOC) Port

 

25) What is the name of the official mascot of the Delhi Khel Mahakumbh, symbolising energy, courage, and the sporting spirit of Delhi’s youth?

(a) Veer

(b) Shakti

(c) Yodha

(d) Ranveer

(e) Kheldev

Answers:

1) Answer: 

Short Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India reported further improvement in Digital Payments during the six months ending September 2025, continuing the upward growth trend.

The RBI-DPI Index rose to 516.76 in September 2025, up from 493.22 in March 2025 and 465.33 in September 2024, indicating steady expansion in payment digitisation.

The RBI–Digital Payments Index (RBI-DPI) has been published since January 2021 with March 2018 as the Base Year to measure the extent of digital payment adoption in India.

Detailed Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India reported further improvement in Digital Payments during the six months ending September 2025, continuing the upward growth trend.

The RBI-DPI Index rose to 516.76 in September 2025, up from 493.22 in March 2025 and 465.33 in September 2024, indicating steady expansion in payment digitisation.

The rise in RBI-DPI was mainly driven by strong growth in Payment Performance and Payment Enablers across the country.

The RBI–Digital Payments Index (RBI-DPI) has been published since January 2021 with March 2018 as the Base Year to measure the extent of digital payment adoption in India.

The Index is based on five parameters:

Payment Enablers – 25%

Payment Infrastructure (Demand Side) – 10%

Payment Infrastructure (Supply Side) – 15%

Payment Performance – 45% (Highest Weightage)

Consumer Centricity – 5%

The RBI-DPI is released on a Semi-Annual basis on the RBI website with a time lag of 4 months (from March 2021 onwards).

2) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) released India’s first retail inflation data under the new Consumer Price Index (CPI) series (Base Year: 2024=100).

Detailed Explanation:

The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) released India’s first retail inflation data under the new Consumer Price Index (CPI) series (Base Year: 2024=100).

India’s annual retail inflation stood at 2.75% in January 2026, marking the first inflation reading under the revised CPI base year 2024 series.

The base revision exercise updated the CPI basket and item weights using findings from the Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES) 2023–24.

Total items in CPI basket increased from 299 to 358, including goods rising from 259 to 308 and services from 40 to 50, reflecting expansion of the services economy and modern consumption trends.

3)  Answer: A

Short Explanation:

NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL), the international arm of NPCI, signed an agreement with Payments Network Malaysia Sdn Bhd (PayNet) to enable QR-based merchant payments between India and Malaysia.

The initiative will be rolled out in a phase-wise manner to ensure smooth implementation.

Detailed Explanation:

NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL), the international arm of NPCI, signed an agreement with Payments Network Malaysia Sdn Bhd (PayNet) to enable QR-based merchant payments between India and Malaysia.

The initiative will be rolled out in a phase-wise manner to ensure smooth implementation.

In the first phase, Indian travellers in Malaysia can use their UPI apps to make payments at DuitNow QR merchant locations.

In a later phase, Malaysian visitors to India will be able to make payments by scanning UPI QR codes using their DuitNow apps.

Indian tourists will have access to millions of DuitNow QR acceptance points across Malaysia, including restaurants, retail stores, tourist attractions, and other establishments.

4) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the launch of Bharat-VISTAAR (Virtually Integrated System to Access Agricultural Resources), a multilingual AI tool integrating AgriStack portals and ICAR agricultural practice packages with AI systems.

Each farmer receives a Unique Digital Identity (similar to Aadhaar), known as Kisan Pehchaan Patra, containing landholding details and crop information.

Detailed Explanation:

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the launch of Bharat-VISTAAR (Virtually Integrated System to Access Agricultural Resources), a multilingual AI tool integrating AgriStack portals and ICAR agricultural practice packages with AI systems.

AgriStack was launched in 2024 under the Centre’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) Mission to consolidate agriculture data on a single platform.

AgriStack is a Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) for the farm sector under the Digital Agriculture Mission (DAM), approved by the Union Cabinet in September 2024.

AgriStack comprises three foundational registries: Farmer Registry, Geo-referenced Village Maps, and Crop Sown Registry, maintained by State Governments/UTs.

Each farmer receives a Unique Digital Identity (similar to Aadhaar), known as Kisan Pehchaan Patra, containing landholding details and crop information.

The Centre targets completion of the Farmer Registry with dynamic Records of Rights (RoR) synchronisation by March 2027; North Eastern States target: March 2028.

5) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

• National Statistical Systems Training Academy (NSSTA), under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), celebrated its 18th Foundation Day at Mahalanobis Auditorium, Knowledge Park-II, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh.
• Theme: “Reimagining Capacity Building for Official Statistics to Achieve Vision of Viksit Bharat@2047.”
• Dr. Saurabh Garg, Secretary, MoSPI, described data as the “fifth factor of production”, alongside land, labour, capital, and technology.

Detailed Explanation:

• National Statistical Systems Training Academy (NSSTA), under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), celebrated its 18th Foundation Day at Mahalanobis Auditorium, Knowledge Park-II, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh.
• Theme: “Reimagining Capacity Building for Official Statistics to Achieve Vision of Viksit Bharat@2047.”
• NSSTA functions as a premier Central Training Institute for strengthening India’s official statistical system through skill development, ethics, and technological advancement.
• Dr. Saurabh Garg, Secretary, MoSPI, described data as the “fifth factor of production”, alongside land, labour, capital, and technology.
• Key reforms highlighted:
  – Restructuring of Indian Statistical Service (ISS)
  – Deployment of ISS officers across 60 ministries
  – Focus on district-level granular data dissemination

6) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

• NITI Aayog released the 6th edition of “Trade Watch Quarterly” for Q2 FY26 (July–September 2025) in New Delhi.
• The report was released by Vice-Chairman Suman Bery in the presence of Member Arvind Virmani.

Detailed Explanation:

• NITI Aayog released the 6th edition of “Trade Watch Quarterly” for Q2 FY26 (July–September 2025) in New Delhi.
• The report was released by Vice-Chairman Suman Bery in the presence of Member Arvind Virmani.
• The publication provides a detailed analysis of global and domestic trade trends, with a special focus on India’s electronics trade.
• India’s total exports (merchandise + services) recorded a growth of ~8.5% in Q2 FY26.
• Export growth outpaced imports, sustaining overall trade expansion.

Global trade growth moderated but remained positive, with services trade outperforming goods trade.

7) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

• The Government of Uttar Pradesh presented its first-ever Economic Survey 2025-26 in the State Legislature, outlining a data-driven strategy to transform the state into a $1 trillion economy in the medium term.
• Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) (2024-25): ₹30.25 lakh crore, nearly double from ₹13.30 lakh crore in 2016-17.
• Projected GSDP (2025-26): ₹36 lakh crore, reflecting nearly 12% growth rate.
• CAGR (2016-17 to 2024-25): 10.8%.

Detailed Explanation:

• The Government of Uttar Pradesh presented its first-ever Economic Survey 2025-26 in the State Legislature, outlining a data-driven strategy to transform the state into a $1 trillion economy in the medium term.
• The survey emphasises investment-led growth, infrastructure expansion, industrial diversification, fiscal discipline, and human development.
• Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) (2024-25): ₹30.25 lakh crore, nearly double from ₹13.30 lakh crore in 2016-17.
• Projected GSDP (2025-26): ₹36 lakh crore, reflecting nearly 12% growth rate.
• CAGR (2016-17 to 2024-25): 10.8%.
• Uttar Pradesh’s contribution to India’s economy increased to 9.1%.
• Per Capita Income (2024-25): ₹1,09,844, expected to reach ₹1,20,000 in 2025-26.
• Achieving the $1 trillion target (approx. ₹83 lakh crore) will require sustained capital investment and productivity enhancemen
  
  

8) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

• V.O. Chidambaranar (VOC) Port Authority became the first Major Port in India to receive the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) Platinum Rating.
• The certification was awarded to the Administration Building for excellence in sustainability, energy efficiency and eco-friendly infrastructure.

Detailed Explanation:

• V.O. Chidambaranar (VOC) Port Authority became the first Major Port in India to receive the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) Platinum Rating.
• The certification was awarded to the Administration Building for excellence in sustainability, energy efficiency and eco-friendly infrastructure.
• The Administration Building operates under a Green Policy and structured waste management plan.
• It is equipped with rooftop solar panels and a high Solar Reflectance Index roof coating, reducing the Urban Heat Island effect and improving energy efficiency.

9) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

• The Rajasthan Government presented the State Budget 2026–27 in the Legislative Assembly.
• The Budget was presented by Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Divya Kumari.

Detailed Explanation:

• The Rajasthan Government presented the State Budget 2026–27 in the Legislative Assembly.
• The Budget was presented by Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Divya Kumari.
• The Budget focuses on fiscal consolidation, capital expenditure growth, agriculture, infrastructure expansion and social welfare, aligned with Vision 2047 (Viksit Rajasthan 2047).
• The government reiterated adherence to Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management norms.

The total Budget outlay for 2026–27 is approximately ₹6.11 lakh crore.


10) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

• Oil India Limited (OIL) has won the FIPI Award 2025 under the category ‘Oil & Gas Production Company of the Year’ (more than 1 MTOE).
• The award recognises OIL’s strong production performance and contribution towards India’s energy security.

Detailed Explanation:

• Oil India Limited (OIL) has won the FIPI Award 2025 under the category ‘Oil & Gas Production Company of the Year’ (more than 1 MTOE).
• The award recognises OIL’s strong production performance and contribution towards India’s energy security.
• The award was presented by the Federation of Indian Petroleum Industry (FIPI) during India Energy Week held in Goa.
• The ceremony was attended by Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri and Dr Neeraj Mittal, Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.
• Dr Ranjit Rath, Chairman and Managing Director of OIL, received the award on behalf of the company.

11) Answer: 

Short Explanation:

• India ranks 2nd in sheep population globally and 9th in wool production.
• Rajasthan emerged as the largest wool-producing state with 16,013.50 thousand kg, accounting for 47.53% share of national output.
• Major sheep breeds in Rajasthan include Marwari and Chokla, producing mainly coarse wool used in carpets and blankets.
• Jammu & Kashmir produced 7,770 thousand kg (23.06%), known for fine wool from Changthangi and Merino sheep, used in shawls and handicrafts.
• Karnataka produced 6,472 thousand kg, mainly medium to coarse wool for rugs and textiles.

Detailed Explanation:

• India ranks 2nd in sheep population globally and 9th in wool production.
• Total sheep population in India stands at 77.4 million.
• India’s total wool production in FY24: 33.69 million kg.
• Rajasthan emerged as the largest wool-producing state with 16,013.50 thousand kg, accounting for 47.53% share of national output.
• Rajasthan’s dominance is supported by its arid climate and extensive grazing lands.
• Major sheep breeds in Rajasthan include Marwari and Chokla, producing mainly coarse wool used in carpets and blankets.
• Jammu & Kashmir produced 7,770 thousand kg (23.06%), known for fine wool from Changthangi and Merino sheep, used in shawls and handicrafts.
• Karnataka produced 6,472 thousand kg, mainly medium to coarse wool for rugs and textiles.
• Telangana recorded 4,422 thousand kg, supported by state-backed sheep rearing schemes.
• Gujarat produced 2,083 thousand kg, contributing coarse wool for carpet industries.
• Maharashtra recorded 1,601.28 thousand kg, mainly from drought-prone regions.
• Himachal Pradesh produced 1,422.69 thousand kg, known for wool used in warm garments and handicrafts.

12) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

• Shikhar Dhawan, former India cricketer and Arjuna Awardee, has been appointed as the Brand Ambassador of the Delhi Khel Mahakumbh, a major sports initiative of the Delhi Government.
• The Delhi Khel Mahakumbh is an initiative of the Directorate of Education and Sports, Government of NCT of Delhi, aimed at strengthening grassroots sports participation and talent identification.

Detailed Explanation:

• Shikhar Dhawan, former India cricketer and Arjuna Awardee, has been appointed as the Brand Ambassador of the Delhi Khel Mahakumbh, a major sports initiative of the Delhi Government.
• The Delhi Khel Mahakumbh is an initiative of the Directorate of Education and Sports, Government of NCT of Delhi, aimed at strengthening grassroots sports participation and talent identification.
• The initiative focuses on promoting sports, nurturing young talent, and integrating sports with education and youth development in the capital.

The motto of the event is “Aao Delhi Khele”, highlighting mass participation and youth engagement in sports.

13) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

• The Indian Air Force (IAF) will conduct Exercise Vayushakti-26 on 27 February 2026 at Pokhran Air-to-Ground Range, Jaisalmer, showcasing its combat readiness and firepower capability.

Detailed Explanation:

• The Indian Air Force (IAF) will conduct Exercise Vayushakti-26 on 27 February 2026 at Pokhran Air-to-Ground Range, Jaisalmer, showcasing its combat readiness and firepower capability.
• Vayushakti-26 is a large-scale operational exercise aimed at demonstrating the IAF’s role as the nation’s “first, fastest and fiercest responder.”
• The exercise will highlight the IAF’s ability to rapidly punish adversaries, dominate the operational environment and convert tactical actions into strategic outcomes.
• It will exhibit rapid response capability, precision strike power and full-spectrum aerial warfare operations in high-intensity combat scenarios.

14) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

• The Indian Army will host the inaugural International Military Adventure Challenge Cup (IMACC) 2026 from 18–23 February 2026 in the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas.
• IMACC 2026 aims to bring together military teams from India and friendly foreign nations for a week-long series of adventure and endurance competitions.

Detailed Explanation:

• The Indian Army will host the inaugural International Military Adventure Challenge Cup (IMACC) 2026 from 18–23 February 2026 in the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas.
• IMACC 2026 aims to bring together military teams from India and friendly foreign nations for a week-long series of adventure and endurance competitions.
• The event is designed to test core soldier attributes including physical fitness, mental resilience, teamwork, leadership, and decision-making under pressure in demanding mountain terrain conditions.

India has been an active participant in CISM activities and previously hosted the 4th CISM Military World Games in 2007, strengthening its profile in global military sporting events.


15) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

• India and the United Kingdom (UK) have agreed to deepen military training cooperation, with Indian Air Force (IAF) instructors set to train British fast jet pilots for the first time.
• The agreement was announced following the 19th UK-India Air Staff Talks held in New Delhi.
• Three Qualified Flying Instructors (QFIs) from the IAF will be deployed to RAF Valley, the UK’s premier training base for fast jet pilots, initially for a two-year period.

Detailed Explanation:

• India and the United Kingdom (UK) have agreed to deepen military training cooperation, with Indian Air Force (IAF) instructors set to train British fast jet pilots for the first time.
• The agreement was announced following the 19th UK-India Air Staff Talks held in New Delhi.
• Three Qualified Flying Instructors (QFIs) from the IAF will be deployed to RAF Valley, the UK’s premier training base for fast jet pilots, initially for a two-year period.
• This marks the first occasion that Indian QFIs will impart fast jet training to Royal Air Force (RAF) pilots at RAF Valley, reflecting growing trust and operational compatibility between the two air forces.
• In January 2026, an IAF officer was deployed as an instructor at the Royal Air Force College Cranwell, which trains future RAF officers.
• With this development, Indian officers now serve as instructors across all three major British military academies:
• Indian Navy officer at Britannia Royal Naval College Dartmouth since May 2024
• Indian Army officer at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst since May 2025

IAF officers at RAF Valley from 2026


16 ) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

• Paramesh Sivamani, Director General of Indian Coast Guard (ICG), inaugurated the Waterjet Production & Testing Facility of Marine Jet Power (MJP) India at Goa, marking a major step toward Maritime Aatmanirbharta.

Detailed Explanation:

• Paramesh Sivamani, Director General of Indian Coast Guard (ICG), inaugurated the Waterjet Production & Testing Facility of Marine Jet Power (MJP) India at Goa, marking a major step toward Maritime Aatmanirbharta.
• With this facility established under the Manufacturing & Transfer of Technology framework, India became the third country globally after the United States and South Korea to host such an advanced waterjet production and testing ecosystem.

The facility will strengthen the domestic supply chain, enable indigenous testing of waterjet propulsion systems, and position India as a regional hub for South Asia and adjoining regions.

17) Answer: D

The second edition of the Indian Navy Half Marathon was conducted in New Delhi, featuring three race categories: 21.1 km, 10 km, and 5 km.

The Half Marathon was flagged off by Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) in the presence of Chief of Army Staff (COAS), while the 10 km run was flagged off by Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Shri Mansukh L Mandaviya.

18) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

• Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) and Unicorn India Ventures jointly launched the ₹600-crore IITM Unicorn Frontier Fund I with an additional ₹400-crore greenshoe option to support early-stage deeptech startups.

Detailed Explanation:

• Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) and Unicorn India Ventures jointly launched the ₹600-crore IITM Unicorn Frontier Fund I with an additional ₹400-crore greenshoe option to support early-stage deeptech startups.
• The fund will invest in engineering-led and IP-driven startups across sectors such as robotics, space technology, defence tech, semiconductors, and medical technology.
• Initial investments will range between ₹8–10 crore in 25+ startups, primarily targeting firms at Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) 3–4, where core technology is validated for commercialisation.
• The fund is structured as a 10-year corpus (with a 2-year extension option), with 60% allocated for building the initial portfolio and 40% reserved for follow-on funding to help startups cross the “valley of death.”
• IIT Madras Research Park is partnering in the initiative, with both entities playing an equal role in strategic portfolio construction.
  
  
  

19) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

• A mud volcano eruption occurred near Jol Tekri, Diglipur in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, leading authorities to restrict public access as a precautionary measure.

Detailed Explanation:

A mud volcano eruption occurred near Jol Tekri, Diglipur in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, leading authorities to restrict public access as a precautionary measure.

Diglipur, located in North Andaman, witnessed the eruption after loud rumbling sounds, followed by the flow of mud, confirming active underground geological movement; no casualties or structural damage were reported.

A mud volcano is different from a lava volcano as it ejects mud, water and gases instead of molten rock, and its activity is driven by underground pressure and fluid/gas movement.

Mud volcanoes are also known as “sedimentary volcanoes” or “gas-oil volcanoes”, and they act as important indicators of subsurface tectonic and fluid dynamics.


20) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

• The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (SH Act) aims to provide a safe and secure working environment for women.
• The SH Act covers all women, irrespective of age or employment status, in public and private sectors, organised and unorganised, including domestic workers.

Detailed Explanation:

• The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (SH Act) aims to provide a safe and secure working environment for women.
• The SH Act covers all women, irrespective of age or employment status, in public and private sectors, organised and unorganised, including domestic workers.
• The Act establishes institutional mechanisms for redressal through Internal Committees (IC) and Local Committees (LC).
• An Internal Committee is mandatory in workplaces with 10 or more employees to handle complaints of sexual harassment.
• A Local Committee is constituted at the district level to address cases in workplaces with fewer than 10 employees or complaints against employers.

The Act enforces compliance through strict penalties for employers who fail to implement its provisions.

21) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

• India finished 1st in the medal tally at the Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship 2026 held at Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range, New Delhi.
• Total Medal Tally:
  – 51 Gold
  – 23 Silver
  – 20 Bronze
  – Total: 94 Medals

Detailed Explanation:

• India finished 1st in the medal tally at the Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship 2026 held at Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range, New Delhi.
• Total Medal Tally:
  – 51 Gold
  – 23 Silver
  – 20 Bronze
  – Total: 94 Medals
• On the final day, India won 6 Gold, 3 Silver, and 4 Bronze, consolidating its dominance.
• 25m Centre Fire Pistol (Senior):
  – Amanpreet Singh – Gold (589-24x)
  – Gurpreet Singh – Silver (584-20x)
  – Ankur Goel – Bronze (570-11x)
  – India also won Team Gold.
• 25m Pistol (Junior):
  – Suraj Sharma – Gold (585-25x)
  – Mukesh Nelavalli – Silver (582-21x)
  – Abhinav Deshwal – Bronze (573-17x)
  – India achieved podium sweep and secured Team Gold.
• 50m Rifle Prone (Women – Senior):
  – Sift Kaur Samra – Silver (623.2)
  – Tejaswani Sawant – Bronze
  – Team Gold won by Sift Kaur Samra, Tejaswani Sawant, and Manini Kaushik.
• 50m Rifle Prone (Women – Junior):
  – Dhavalika Devi Nyamurus – Bronze (614.1)
  – Prachi Gaikwad, Anuskha Thokur, and Dhavalika Devi Nyamurus won Team Gold.
• India recorded multiple podium sweeps and strong performances across senior and junior categories.

22) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

• Telangana recorded the highest combined CPI inflation at 4.92%, with food inflation at 2.74%, followed by Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, and Karnataka.
• Next CPI release (February 2026 data) is scheduled for 12 March 2026 (Thursday) or the next working day if a holiday.
• Detailed Explanation:
• Telangana recorded the highest combined CPI inflation at 4.92%, with food inflation at 2.74%, followed by Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, and Karnataka.
• Next CPI release (February 2026 data) is scheduled for 12 March 2026 (Thursday) or the next working day if a holiday.
• The CPI 2024 series adopts the Classification of Individual Consumption According to Purpose (COICOP) 2018 developed by the United Nations Statistics Division, replacing the earlier six-group classification structure.
• Under the revised classification framework, expenditure is structured into 12 divisions, 43 groups, 92 classes, 162 subclasses, and 358 item categories, enabling granular consumption analysis
  
  

23) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

• The Centre targets completion of the Farmer Registry with dynamic Records of Rights (RoR) synchronisation by March 2027; North Eastern States target: March 2028.

Detailed Explanation:

• The Centre targets completion of the Farmer Registry with dynamic Records of Rights (RoR) synchronisation by March 2027; North Eastern States target: March 2028.
• The Crop Sown Registry records season-wise crop data through mobile-based Digital Crop Surveys.
• The Geo-referenced Village Map Registry contains land record geographic data linked with latitude-longitude coordinates.
• Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) packages provide scientific agricultural practice data integrated into the AI platform.
  
  

24) Answer: E

VOC Port also secured Shunya and Shunya Plus certifications from the Bureau of Energy Efficiency under the Ministry of Power.

Shunya Certification signifies a Net Zero Energy Building.

Shunya Plus Certification denotes a Net Positive Energy Building.

25) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

• The Delhi Khel Mahakumbh is an initiative of the Directorate of Education and Sports, Government of NCT of Delhi, aimed at strengthening grassroots sports participation and talent identification.
• The event will witness participation from thousands of young athletes representing all 12 districts of Delhi.
• The official mascot ‘Ranveer’ was unveiled, symbolising energy, courage, and the sporting spirit of Delhi’s youth.

Detailed Explanation:

• The Delhi Khel Mahakumbh is an initiative of the Directorate of Education and Sports, Government of NCT of Delhi, aimed at strengthening grassroots sports participation and talent identification.
• The motto of the event is “Aao Delhi Khele”, highlighting mass participation and youth engagement in sports.
• The initial phase will feature seven sports — Kabaddi, Football, Athletics, Wrestling, Basketball, Volleyball, and Squash.
• Competitions will be conducted across 16 different stadiums/venues in Delhi.
• The event will witness participation from thousands of young athletes representing all 12 districts of Delhi.
• The official mascot ‘Ranveer’ was unveiled, symbolising energy, courage, and the sporting spirit of Delhi’s youth.