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1) As per data, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is observing the 6th edition of Digital Payments Awareness Week (DPAW) 2026. What is the name of the multi-media public awareness campaign launched to encourage safe digital payments?

(a) Digital Suraksha

(b) PaySmart India

(c) Thoda Dhyan Se

(d) SafePay Bharat

(e) CyberCaution

2) Which company was penalised ₹2.70 lakh by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for non-compliance with guidelines on deferral of variable pay for Key Managerial Personnel?

(a) Muthoot Finance Limited

(b) Manappuram Finance Limited

(c) Shriram Transport Finance

(d) Bajaj Finance Limited

(e) Mahindra Finance

 

3) Which Public Sector Bank (PSB) in India earned the highest revenue from third-party financial product sales in the last five years, generating about ₹17,043.49 crore?

(a) Punjab National Bank

(b) Canara Bank

(c) Bank of Baroda

(d) Union Bank of India

(e) State Bank of India

4) Which private sector bank in India collected the highest penalties for non-maintenance of minimum balance in savings accounts between FY2022-23 and FY2024-25?

(a) ICICI Bank

(b) Axis Bank

(c) HDFC Bank

(d) Kotak Mahindra Bank

(e) YES Bank

5) Which company launched the world’s first Agent Studio for payments at FTX 2026, built using the Claude Agent SDK from Anthropic?

(a) Paytm

(b) Razorpay

(c) PhonePe

(d) Google Pay

(e) BharatPe

6) Which financial institution is the largest shareholder in the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE), holding about 10.72% stake pre-IPO?

(a) State Bank of India (SBI)

(b) HDFC Bank

(c) Stock Holding Corporation of India Limited (SHCIL)

(d) ICICI Bank

(e) Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC)

7) As of 2026, Bank of Baroda raised a syndicated term loan of what amount through its IFSC Banking Unit in GIFT City, Gujarat?

(a) USD 100 million

(b) USD 250 million

(c) USD 500 million

(d) USD 750 million

(e) USD 1 billion

 

8) As of 2026, South Indian Bank launched Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) payment services through which of its internet banking platforms?

(a) SIB Online

(b) SIBerNet

(c) SIB Connect

(d) SIB Digital

(e) SIB NetBank

9) In 2026, India’s retail inflation rose to what level in February 2026, according to provisional data released by Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI)?

(a) 2.74%

(b) 3.02%

(c) 3.15%

(d) 3.21%

(e) 4.00%

10) Which company partnered with CoRover.ai (creator of BharatGPT) to enable AI-driven agentic payments in India?

(a) PayU

(b) Razorpay

(c) PhonePe

(d) Google Pay

(e) BharatPe

11) Consider the following statements regarding the Agriculture & Allied Sector in India:

1. The Agriculture & Allied Sector contributes about 18% to India’s Gross Value Added (GVA).
2. Within the sector, Crops contribute 54.39%, Livestock 30.87%, and Fishing & Aquaculture 7.55%.
3. Foodgrain production in India decreased from 2515.42 LMT in 2015–16 to 3577.32 LMT in 2024–25.
4. The GVA of Livestock increased from ₹5,10,411 crore in 2014–15 to ₹15,05,615 crore in 2023–24.

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

(a) 1 only

(b) 3 only

(c) 2 and 4 only

(d) 1 and 3 only

(e) 3 and 4 only

 

12) The Supreme Court of India permitted the withdrawal of artificial life support in the case of which individual, marking a significant development in passive euthanasia law in India?

(a) Aruna Shanbaug

(b) Gita Bhatia

(c) Common Cause

(d) Sunil Sharma

(e) Harish Rana

13) During his visit to Assam, Prime Minister Narendra Modi released which installment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme, under which ₹2,000 was transferred directly to eligible farmers?

(a) 20th installment

(b) 21st installment

(c) 22nd installment

(d) 23rd installment

(e) 24th installment

14) In 2026, the Purple Fest celebrated at Rashtrapati Bhavan aims to recognise and empower which group of people?

(a) Divyangjan (persons with disabilities)

(b) Women entrepreneurs

(c) Senior citizens

(d) Farmers

(e) School students

15) The Bokaro Steel Plant received certification from the Bureau of Indian Standards for four new steel grades. Which of the following is one of the new certified grades?

(a) ISC 410

(b) ISC 420 LA

(c) ISC 400 LA

(d) ISC 440 LA

(e) ISC 430 LA

16) Which two organisations signed a MoU to strengthen medical research related to human spaceflight and develop healthcare solutions for astronauts?

(a) AIIMS and ISRO

(b) IIT Delhi and ISRO

(c) DRDO and AIIMS

(d) AIIMS and HAL

(e) ISRO and DRDO

17) Which two organisations signed an MoU to enhance trade, investment, and institutional cooperation between India and Canada?

(a) FICCI and Canada India Business Council

(b) CII and ICCC

(c) ASSOCHAM and Indo Canada Chamber of Commerce (ICCC)

(d) PHDCCI and ICCC

18) In 2026, the Indian Naval Sail Training Ship INS Sudarshini arrived at which port in Malta as part of its transoceanic expedition “Lokayan-26”?

(a) Birgu

(b) Sliema

(c) Marsaxlokk

(d) Valletta

(e) Mgarr

19) Which Indian Naval ship participated in the 58th Mauritius National Day Parade and concluded its port call at Port Louis, Mauritius?

(a) INS Sudarshini

(b) INS Trikand

(c) INS Vikrant

(d) INS Shivalik

(e) INS Satpura

20) Which lake, popularly known as “Skeleton Lake” due to the hundreds of human skeletons found around it, is located in the Himalayas of Uttarakhand?

(a) Tsomgo Lake

(b) Dal Lake

(c) Roopkund Lake

(d) Pangong Lake

(e) Chilika Lake

21) Which NASA satellite made its final re-entry into Earth’s atmosphere after nearly 14 years in orbit, having studied the Van Allen Radiation Belts?

(a) Hubble Space Telescope

(b) Chandrayaan-1

(c) Voyager 1

(d) Van Allen Probe A

(e) GOES-16

 

22) Which international cricketer was provisionally suspended in connection with the Bim10 corruption case?

(a) Javon Searles

(b) Chris Gayle

(c) Trevon Griffith

(d) Chitranjan Rathod

(e) Both (a), (c) and (d)

23) In 2026, World Consumer Rights Day is observed globally on which date every year?

(a) March 10

(b) March 12

(c) March 15

(d) March 18

(e) March 20


24) In 2026, National Vaccination Day is observed in India on which date every year to commemorate the launch of the Pulse Polio programme?

(a) March 14

(b) March 16

(c) March 15

(d) March 17

(e) March 18

25) In news, India was declared polio-free by the World Health Organization in which year, following the success of the Pulse Polio Campaign?

(a) 2014

(b) 2013

(c) 2012

(d) 2015

(e) 2016

Answers:

1) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is observing the 6th edition of Digital Payments Awareness Week (DPAW) from March 9–13, 2026 to promote safe digital payment usage.

Governor Sanjay Malhotra launched a pilot initiative titled “Awareness Program on Digital Payments” in Maharashtra in partnership with CSC e-Governance Services India Limited.

RBI also launched a multi-media public awareness campaign called “Thoda Dhyan Se”, encouraging users to be alert and cautious while making online payments.

Detailed Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is observing the 6th edition of Digital Payments Awareness Week (DPAW) from March 9–13, 2026 to promote safe digital payment usage.

Governor Sanjay Malhotra launched a pilot initiative titled “Awareness Program on Digital Payments” in Maharashtra in partnership with CSC e-Governance Services India Limited.

The pilot aims to conduct in-person awareness programmes for about 10 lakh participants in rural and semi-urban areas through Village Level Entrepreneurs (VLEs).

RBI also launched a multi-media public awareness campaign called “Thoda Dhyan Se”, encouraging users to be alert and cautious while making online payments.

The initiative emphasizes trust in digital payments and aims to enhance customer awareness and protection.

Deputy Governors T Rabi Sankar, Dr Poonam Gupta, and S C Murmu along with other senior RBI officers attended the launch event.

Governor Malhotra interacted with Managing Directors/CEOs of select Payment Systems Operators (PSOs) to discuss strengthening public confidence in digital payments adoption.

 

2) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) imposed a monetary penalty of ₹2.70 lakh on Manappuram Finance Limited for non-compliance with RBI guidelines.

The penalty pertains to violation of RBI directions on “Guidelines on Compensation of Key Managerial Personnel – Deferral of Variable Pay.”

Detailed Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) imposed a monetary penalty of ₹2.70 lakh on Manappuram Finance Limited for non-compliance with RBI guidelines.

The penalty pertains to violation of RBI directions on “Guidelines on Compensation of Key Managerial Personnel – Deferral of Variable Pay.”

RBI found that Manappuram Finance Ltd paid the entire variable pay upfront to certain Key Managerial Personnel (KMPs) without deferring a portion, which was against regulatory guidelines.

The statutory inspection of the company was conducted by RBI with reference to its financial position as on 31 March 2025.

The penalty was imposed under the powers of RBI conferred by Section 58G(1)(b) read with Section 58B(5)(aa) of the RBI Act, 1934.

 

3) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

Public Sector Banks (PSBs) in India earned over ₹28,600 crore in the last five years by selling third-party financial products such as insurance (life and non-life), mutual funds, credit cards, and demat accounts.

As per data presented in the Rajya Sabha by the Finance Ministry, State Bank of India (SBI) was the highest earner, generating about ₹17,043.49 crore from third-party product sales.

Detailed Explanation:

Public Sector Banks (PSBs) in India earned over ₹28,600 crore in the last five years by selling third-party financial products such as insurance (life and non-life), mutual funds, credit cards, and demat accounts.

As per data presented in the Rajya Sabha by the Finance Ministry, State Bank of India (SBI) was the highest earner, generating about ₹17,043.49 crore from third-party product sales.

Other major earners include Punjab National Bank (₹2,865.54 crore), Canara Bank (₹2,059.54 crore), Bank of Baroda (₹1,904.52 crore), and Union Bank of India (₹1,832.69 crore).

4) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Private sector banks in India collected about ₹11,000 crore between FY2022-23 and FY2024-25 as penalties for non-maintenance of minimum balance in savings accounts.

Among private banks, HDFC Bank was the highest earner, collecting over ₹3,800 crore, followed by Axis Bank (₹2,700 crore) and ICICI Bank (₹1,200 crore).

Detailed Explanation:

Private sector banks in India collected about ₹11,000 crore between FY2022-23 and FY2024-25 as penalties for non-maintenance of minimum balance in savings accounts.

Public Sector Banks (PSBs) collected around ₹8,000 crore during the same period, which is lower than private banks.

Among private banks, HDFC Bank was the highest earner, collecting over ₹3,800 crore, followed by Axis Bank (₹2,700 crore) and ICICI Bank (₹1,200 crore).

Among PSBs, Punjab National Bank (PNB) collected the highest penalties (~₹1,500 crore), followed by Bank of Baroda (~₹1,200 crore) and Indian Bank (~₹1,100 crore).

State Bank of India (SBI) waived penalties for non-maintenance of minimum balance in savings accounts since March 2020, followed by other PSBs like Punjab National Bank and Canara Bank.

 

5) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Razorpay, India’s omnichannel payments and banking platform, launched the world’s first Agent Studio for payments at FTX 2026, built using the Claude Agent SDK from Anthropic.

Razorpay also introduced the Agentic Experience Platform, an AI-native system to simplify onboarding, payment integration, and payment management for businesses.

Detailed Explanation:

Razorpay, India’s omnichannel payments and banking platform, launched the world’s first Agent Studio for payments at FTX 2026, built using the Claude Agent SDK from Anthropic.

Razorpay also introduced the Agentic Experience Platform, an AI-native system to simplify onboarding, payment integration, and payment management for businesses.

Agent Studio functions as a B2B marketplace and builder platform, allowing businesses to deploy AI agents to manage payments, recover revenue, and automate financial operations in real time.

The Agentic Onboarding feature enables businesses to complete payment gateway onboarding in about five minutes, using automated verification via government data such as PAN.

 

6) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) has moved forward with its long-awaited Initial Public Offering (IPO) by completing the selection of key intermediaries for the proposed listing.

NSE appointed 20 merchant bankers through a structured and competitive process approved by the NSE IPO Committee to manage the share sale.

Detailed Explanation:

National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) has moved forward with its long-awaited Initial Public Offering (IPO) by completing the selection of key intermediaries for the proposed listing.

NSE appointed 20 merchant bankers through a structured and competitive process approved by the NSE IPO Committee to manage the share sale.

NSE also appointed eight leading law firms, including Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, Khaitan & Co, AZB & Partners, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co, and Trilegal, to handle legal and regulatory aspects of the IPO.

Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) is the largest shareholder in NSE, holding about 10.72% stake, valued at over ₹59,600 crore based on pre-IPO valuation.

Stock Holding Corporation of India Limited (SHCIL) holds approximately 4.44% stake, SBI Capital Markets owns about 4.33%, and State Bank of India (SBI) has a direct stake of around 3.23% in NSE.

 

7) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Bank of Baroda raised a USD 500 million five-year syndicated term loan through its IFSC Banking Unit in GIFT City, Gujarat.

The transaction marks the bank’s return to the global syndicated loan market after a one-year gap.

The funds raised will be used for general banking operations and corporate purposes.

Detailed Explanation:

Bank of Baroda raised a USD 500 million five-year syndicated term loan through its IFSC Banking Unit in GIFT City, Gujarat.

The transaction marks the bank’s return to the global syndicated loan market after a one-year gap.

The funds raised will be used for general banking operations and corporate purposes.

MUFG Bank and HSBC acted as mandated lead arrangers, underwriters, and book-runners for the deal.

The loan saw participation from 13 investors across Asian markets, including Taiwan, South Korea, Japan, and Singapore, aiming to broaden Bank of Baroda’s global investor base.

8) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

South Indian Bank (SIB) has launched Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) payment services through its internet banking platform SIBerNet.

The service is introduced in collaboration with the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) to facilitate digital remittances.

Detailed Explanation:

South Indian Bank (SIB) has launched Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) payment services through its internet banking platform SIBerNet.

The service is introduced in collaboration with the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) to facilitate digital remittances.

Employers and establishments can now remit EPF contributions, dues, and related charges online using the bank’s net banking facility.

Payments can be made directly via the EPFO portal using SIBerNet, making the process faster and more convenient.

The service went live on March 12, 2026, and was inaugurated by Uttam Prakash, Regional PF Commissioner for Kochi Region and UT of Lakshadweep, along with P R Seshadri, MD & CEO of SIB, and Biji S S, Senior GM & Head of Branch Banking.

 

9) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

India’s retail inflation rose to 3.21% in February 2026, compared to 2.74% in January 2026, according to provisional data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI).

Detailed Explanation:

India’s retail inflation rose to 3.21% in February 2026, compared to 2.74% in January 2026, according to provisional data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI).

The inflation rise was driven by higher prices of food and beverages, clothing, housing, and utility services.

Rural inflation increased to 3.37% in February from 2.73% in January, while urban inflation rose to 3.02% from 2.75%, both remaining below the RBI’s medium-term target of 4%.

The February reading was the second inflation print under the revised CPI series with 2024 as the base year.

 

10) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

PayU has entered into a strategic partnership with CoRover.ai, the creator of BharatGPT, to enable AI-driven agentic payments in India.

Under the collaboration, PayU’s secure payment infrastructure will be integrated with CoRover’s BharatGPT-powered conversational AI platform, enabling voice-first and multilingual payment experiences.

Detailed Explanation:

PayU has entered into a strategic partnership with CoRover.ai, the creator of BharatGPT, to enable AI-driven agentic payments in India.

Under the collaboration, PayU’s secure payment infrastructure will be integrated with CoRover’s BharatGPT-powered conversational AI platform, enabling voice-first and multilingual payment experiences.

The system will support over 100 Indian languages and dialects, allowing users to make payments through natural voice conversations with AI agents.

The partnership is one of the first collaborations between a sovereign large language model (LLM) provider and a payment aggregator for AI-based payment execution.

The collaboration will explore integrating National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) innovations such as UPI Circle and UPI Reserve Pay for AI-initiated transactions.

11) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

According to the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), the Agriculture & Allied Sector contributes about 18% to India’s Gross Value Added (GVA).

Foodgrain production in India increased from 2515.42 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) in 2015–16 to 3577.32 LMT in 2024–25, registering an annual growth of around 3.6%.

Detailed Explanation:

According to the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), the Agriculture & Allied Sector contributes about 18% to India’s Gross Value Added (GVA).

As per National Accounts Statistics, the GVA of Agriculture & Allied Sector increased from ₹20,93,612 crore in 2014–15 to ₹48,77,867 crore in 2023–24, recording a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.83% at current prices.

The sectoral composition within the Agriculture & Allied Sector includes Crops (54.39%), Livestock (30.87%), and Fishing & Aquaculture (7.55%).

The GVA of Livestock increased from ₹5,10,411 crore in 2014–15 to ₹15,05,615 crore in 2023–24, showing strong growth in the animal husbandry sector.

The GVA of Crops rose from ₹12,92,874 crore in 2014–15 to ₹26,52,891 crore in 2023–24, reflecting the major contribution of crop production in agriculture.

The GVA of Fishing & Aquaculture increased from about ₹1,16,567 crore in 2014–15 to about ₹3,68,124 crore in 2023–24, highlighting the growth of the blue economy sector.

Foodgrain production in India increased from 2515.42 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) in 2015–16 to 3577.32 LMT in 2024–25, registering an annual growth of around 3.6%.

 

12) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

The Supreme Court of India permitted the withdrawal of artificial life support in the Harish Rana passive euthanasia case, marking an important development in the legal and ethical debate on end-of-life decisions in India.

The judgment was delivered by a bench comprising Justice J. B. Pardiwala and Justice K. V. Viswanathan.

Detailed Explanation:

The Supreme Court of India permitted the withdrawal of artificial life support in the Harish Rana passive euthanasia case, marking an important development in the legal and ethical debate on end-of-life decisions in India.

The judgment was delivered by a bench comprising Justice J. B. Pardiwala and Justice K. V. Viswanathan.

The Court directed the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, to admit Harish Rana and provide the required medical facilities to carry out the process of withdrawing artificial life support following legal and medical guidelines.

Background: Harish Rana, a 31-year-old man, has been in a permanent vegetative state since 2013, after sustaining severe head injuries from a fall at his paying guest accommodation while studying at Panjab University.

 

13) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi began a two-day visit to Assam and inaugurated and laid foundation stones for development projects worth  more than ₹24,000 crore aimed at strengthening infrastructure, energy, transport, and welfare of local communities.

The Prime Minister also released the 22nd installment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme, under which ₹2,000 was transferred directly to eligible farmers through the Direct Benefit Transfer system, benefiting more than 9.3 crore farmers across India.

Detailed Explanation:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi began a two-day visit to Assam and inaugurated and laid foundation stones for development projects worth  more than ₹24,000 crore aimed at strengthening infrastructure, energy, transport, and welfare of local communities.

Land ownership certificates were distributed to tea garden workers, benefiting around 3.5 lakh families living in 825 tea gardens, giving them legal ownership rights over the land where they reside, addressing a long-standing issue faced by these communities for nearly two centuries.

Tea tribes and Adivasi communities account for nearly 20 percent of Assam’s population and influence voting in about 35 of the 126 assembly constituencies, making them an important social and political group in the state.

The Prime Minister also released the 22nd installment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme, under which ₹2,000 was transferred directly to eligible farmers through the Direct Benefit Transfer system, benefiting more than 9.3 crore farmers across India.

14) Answer: A

A special celebration called Purple Fest was organised at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi to recognise the talent, achievements, and aspirations of Divyangjan (persons with disabilities) and promote inclusion, respect, and awareness about their abilities.

Thousands of participants attended the event, which featured various activities designed to celebrate and empower persons with disabilities.

More than 8,000 Divyangjan visited Amrit Udyan, which was opened exclusively for them during the day-long celebration.

 

15) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

The Bokaro Steel Plant, a unit of the Steel Authority of India Limited, received certification from the Bureau of Indian Standards for four new steel grades – ISC 440 LA, ISC 470 LA, ISC 510 LA, and ISC 550 LA.

The approval enables the plant to expand production of High Strength Low Alloy cold-rolled steel, strengthening its range of high-value steel products.

Detailed Explanation:

The Bokaro Steel Plant, a unit of the Steel Authority of India Limited, received certification from the Bureau of Indian Standards for four new steel grades – ISC 440 LA, ISC 470 LA, ISC 510 LA, and ISC 550 LA.

The approval enables the plant to expand production of High Strength Low Alloy cold-rolled steel, strengthening its range of high-value steel products.

Earlier, certification from the Bureau of Indian Standards covered steel grades only up to ISC 410. With the latest approval, the new grades are included under Indian Standard 513 (Part 2), ensuring compliance with national quality standards.

The certification will improve product credibility and expand applications across sectors such as infrastructure, engineering, and manufacturing.

The plant has also produced around 1,100 tonnes of 0.5 millimeter thick Indian Standard 18316 Low Silicon Grade Non-Grain Oriented Electrical Steel for the first time

16) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences and the Indian Space Research Organisation signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen medical research related to human spaceflight and develop healthcare solutions for astronauts involved in future Indian space missions.

The agreement was signed by M. Srinivas, Director of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, and Dinesh Kumar Singh, Director of the Human Space Flight Centre of the Indian Space Research Organisation.

Detailed Explanation:

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences and the Indian Space Research Organisation signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen medical research related to human spaceflight and develop healthcare solutions for astronauts involved in future Indian space missions.

The agreement was signed by M. Srinivas, Director of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, and Dinesh Kumar Singh, Director of the Human Space Flight Centre of the Indian Space Research Organisation.

The collaboration aims to promote research, education, and capacity building in the field of space medicine.

The partnership will study the physiological and psychological effects of space travel on astronauts, including the impact of microgravity, radiation exposure, and isolation during long-duration space missions.

17) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) and the Indo Canada Chamber of Commerce (ICCC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during the India–Canada Business Roundtable held in New Delhi.

Detailed Explanation:

The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) and the Indo Canada Chamber of Commerce (ICCC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during the India–Canada Business Roundtable held in New Delhi.

The MoU aims to enhance trade, investment, and institutional cooperation between the business communities of India and Canada.

Both chambers will exchange information on trade policies, economic regulations, and investment opportunities, enabling businesses to better understand regulatory frameworks and market prospects in both countries.

The agreement promotes stronger institutional engagement and encourages joint ventures, production collaboration, and business partnerships to expand industrial and commercial cooperation.

18) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

The Indian Naval Sail Training Ship INS Sudarshini arrived at the port of Valletta, Malta as part of its transoceanic expedition “Lokayan-26.”

The visit highlights the strong maritime ties between India and Malta and is part of the ship’s 22,000-nautical-mile global voyage.

Detailed Explanation:

The Indian Naval Sail Training Ship INS Sudarshini arrived at the port of Valletta, Malta as part of its transoceanic expedition “Lokayan-26.”

The visit highlights the strong maritime ties between India and Malta and is part of the ship’s 22,000-nautical-mile global voyage.

Before reaching Malta, INS Sudarshini successfully transited the Suez Canal and made a port call at Alexandria in Egypt.

On arrival, the Commanding Officer of INS Sudarshini called on Ms. Rachita Bhandari, the High Commissioner of India to Malta, emphasizing the Indian Navy’s role in strengthening bilateral relations.

 

19) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

INS Trikand concluded her port call at Port Louis, Mauritius.

The ship participated in the 58th Mauritius National Day Parade on 12 Mar 2026 with a marching contingent, naval band, and integral helicopter for the fly-past at Champ de Mars.

Detailed Explanation:

INS Trikand concluded her port call at Port Louis, Mauritius.

The ship participated in the 58th Mauritius National Day Parade on 12 Mar 2026 with a marching contingent, naval band, and integral helicopter for the fly-past at Champ de Mars.

Captain Sachin Kulkarni, Commanding Officer of INS Trikand, called on Mr Rampersad Sooroojebally, Commissioner of Police, and H.E Mr Anurag Srivastava, High Commissioner of India to Mauritius.

The ship hosted a cultural evening onboard with Dr Mahend Gungapersad, Minister of Education and Human Resources of Mauritius, as the Chief Guest.

Over 500 visitors attended the open ship event on 12 Mar 2026, including the Indian diaspora and local community.

20) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Roopkund Lake is located in the Himalayas of Uttarakhand at an altitude of about 5,020 metres, in the Chamoli district.

The lake lies between the Himalayan peaks Trishul and Nanda Ghunti, forming part of the Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Detailed Explanation:

Roopkund Lake is located in the Himalayas of Uttarakhand at an altitude of about 5,020 metres, in the Chamoli district.

The lake lies between the Himalayan peaks Trishul and Nanda Ghunti, forming part of the Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Roopkund Lake is popularly known as “Skeleton Lake” because hundreds of human skeletons are found around and inside the lake.

The lake is a small glacial lake measuring less than 40 metres in diameter and remains frozen for most of the year due to the extremely cold Himalayan climate.

During summer, when the ice melts, bones and skulls become visible in the clear glacial water and along the lake’s edges

21) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) announced that Van Allen Probe A made its final re-entry into Earth’s atmosphere after nearly 14 years in orbit.

The satellite was launched in August 2012 along with its twin Van Allen Probe B to study the Van Allen Radiation Belts around Earth.

Detailed Explanation:

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) announced that Van Allen Probe A made its final re-entry into Earth’s atmosphere after nearly 14 years in orbit.

The satellite was launched in August 2012 along with its twin Van Allen Probe B to study the Van Allen Radiation Belts around Earth.

Van Allen Probe A weighed about 600 kg (1,323 pounds) and repeatedly flew through the radiation belts to measure high-energy particles trapped by Earth’s magnetic field.

The mission was originally planned for 2 years, but both probes operated for nearly 7 years, providing extensive scientific data on Earth’s radiation belts.

Van Allen Probe A stopped operations in 2019 after running out of fuel, making it unable to orient solar panels toward the Sun to generate power.

 

22) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

International cricketers Javon Searles, Trevon Griffith, and Chitranjan Rathod have been provisionally suspended in connection with the Bim10 corruption case.

Detailed Explanation:

International cricketers Javon Searles, Trevon Griffith, and Chitranjan Rathod have been provisionally suspended in connection with the Bim10 corruption case.

The suspension was jointly announced by the International Cricket Council and Cricket West Indies.

The charges relate to alleged violations of anti-corruption regulations during the 2023–24 Bim10 tournament held in Barbados.

The investigation revealed multiple alleged breaches of anti-corruption codes during the tournament.

Javon Searles faces four charges under the Cricket West Indies Anti-Corruption Code.

23) Answer: C

World Consumer Rights Day is observed globally on March 15 every year to raise awareness about consumer rights and promote fair and ethical market practices.

In 2026, World Consumer Rights Day is observed on March 15, highlighting the need to protect consumer interests and address market abuses and social injustices that affect consumers.

24) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

National Vaccination Day is observed across India on March 16 every year to highlight the importance of vaccination and its role in protecting public health.

Detailed Explanation:

National Vaccination Day is observed across India on March 16 every year to highlight the importance of vaccination and its role in protecting public health.

In 2026, National Vaccination Day is observed on March 16, marking the launch of the Pulse Polio immunisation programme in India in 1995.

The day commemorates the administration of the first dose of the Oral Polio Vaccine in India on March 16, 1995 as part of the Pulse Polio Campaign launched by the Government of India.

 

25) Answer: A

The Pulse Polio Campaign played a crucial role in eliminating polio from the country, with India being declared polio-free in 2014 by the World Health Organization.