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1) According to the Asian Development Outlook (ADO) April 2026 report released by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), what is the revised Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth forecast for India for FY2026–27 (FY27)?

(a) 6.5%

(b) 6.7%

(c) 6.9%

(d) 7.1%

(e) 7.6%

2) Which of the following is NOT one of the six strategic pillars of the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) ‘Utkarsh 2029’ framework?

(a) Robust Regulations

(b) Customer Centricity and Inclusive Finance

(c) Competitive Markets

(d) Agricultural Subsidy Expansion

(e) Effective Technology

3) As per the RBI’s draft amendment directions (2026) under the Scale-Based Regulation (SBR) framework, NBFC-UL (Upper Layer Non-Banking Financial Companies) will include entities with assets exceeding___________.

(a) ₹50,000 crore

(b) ₹75,000 crore

(c) ₹5 lakh crore

(d) ₹2 lakh crore

(e) ₹1 lakh crore

4) As per National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) guidelines, what is the maximum limit for biometric Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions introduced by Paytm?

(a) ₹2,000

(b) ₹3,000

(c) ₹5,000

(d) ₹10,000

(e) ₹15,000

5) Consider the following statements regarding the Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 (FoF 2.0):

1. It has a corpus of ₹10,000 crore to support startups.
2. The implementation of the scheme will be carried out by the Small Industries Development Bank of India
3. The Government invests in SEBI-registered Alternative Investment Funds under the scheme.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) All of the above

(e) 3 only

6) As of 2026, the Delhi–Dehradun Economic Corridor will improve connectivity to which of the following major pilgrimage sites?

(a) Ajmer Sharif

(b) Vaishno Devi

(c) Char Dham sites

(d) Golden Temple

(e) Somnath Temple


7) In 2026, India and Mauritius launched which portal to train Mauritian civil servants and enhance governance capacity?

(a) Karmayogi Portal

(b) iGOT Karmayogi Portal

(c) e-Governance Portal

(d) Mission Karmayogi Platform

(e) Digital India Portal

8) In 2026, Ismaïl Omar Guelleh, recently re-elected as President of Djibouti, secured approximately what percentage of total votes in the election?

(a) 85.12%

(b) 90.45%

(c) 94.67%

(d) 97.81%

(e) 99.25%

9) As of 2026,  Lieutenant General Susan Coyle, recently appointed as the first woman Chief of Army, belongs to which country?

(a) United Kingdom

(b) Canada

(c) Australia

(d) New Zealand

(e) United States

10) In 2026, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh proposed to position which institution as the nodal centre for building AI competencies among public sector officials?

(a) Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA)

(b) Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA)

(c) NITI Aayog

(d) National Informatics Centre (NIC)

(e) Capacity Building Commission

11) In 2026, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s Artemis II lunar mission crew safely returns to Earth. What was the name of the Orion capsule used in NASA’s Artemis II mission?

(a) Endeavour

(b) Discovery

(c) Integrity

(d) Atlantis

(e) Freedom

12) Which AI model has been introduced by OpenAI specifically for cybersecurity applications under the Trusted Access for Cyber (TAC) programme?

(a) GPT 4.0

(b) GPT 5.0

(c) GPT 5.3

(d) GPT 5.4

(e) GPT 6.0


13) Recently, in 2026, North Korea conducted missile tests from which class of naval warship?

(a) Kilo-class submarine

(b) Arleigh Burke-class destroyer

(c) Choe Hyon-class destroyer

(d) Nimitz-class aircraft carrier

(e) Type 055 destroyer

14) Which Artificial Intelligence (AI) model, introduced by Anthropic, is designed to detect hidden bugs in legacy software?

(a) Claude Mythos

(b) Claude 3

(c) Claude Instant

(d) Gemini Ultra

(e) GPT-5

15) In 2026, India signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with which country for the construction of a school in Nay Pyi Taw under the Small Development Projects framework?

(a) Bangladesh

(b) Sri Lanka

(c) Nepal

(d) Thailand

(e) Myanmar

16) Which organisation signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) to promote Indian art, culture, and heritage globally?

(a) All India Radio

(b) Doordarshan

(c) Press Information Bureau

(d) Films Division

(e) National Film Development Corporation

17) Who was named the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for March 2026?

(a) Virat Kohli

(b) Sanju Samson

(c) Rohit Sharma

(d) Jos Buttler

(e) Babar Azam

18) Who was named the International Cricket Council (ICC) Women’s Player of the Month for March 2026?

(a) Ellyse Perry

(b) Smriti Mandhana

(c) Amelia Kerr

(d) Meg Lanning

(e) Nat Sciver-Brunt

19) In 2026, Legendary singer and Padma Vibhushan awardee Asha Bhosle passed away. In which year did Asha Bhosle receive the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, the highest honour in Indian cinema?

(a) 1995

(b) 1998

(c) 2000

(d) 2005

(e) 2010

20) As of 2026, Sonam Wangchuk, who recently passed away, was associated with which regiment of the Indian Army?

(a) Rajput Regiment

(b) Sikh Regiment

(c) Gorkha Rifles

(d) Ladakh Scouts Regiment

(e) Kumaon Regiment

21) In 2026, Bohag Bihu (Rongali Bihu) in Assam will be celebrated during which period?

(a) 10 April to 15 April

(b) 12 April to 18 April

(c) 14 April to 20 April

(d) 15 April to 21 April

(e) 16 April to 22 April

22) In the news, Pohela Boishakh, the Bengali New Year, will be celebrated on which date in 2026?

(a) 15 April 2026

(b) 14 April 2026

(c) 13 April 2026

(d) 16 April 2026

(e) 17 April 2026

23) In the news, Himachal Day will be observed on 15 April 2026, commemorating the formation of Himachal Pradesh in which year?

(a) 1947

(b) 1948

(c) 1950

(d) 1956

(e) 1971

24) Who is the current President of the Asian Development Bank (ADB)?

(a) Takehiko Nakao

(b) Haruhiko Kuroda

(c) Masato Kanda

(d) Kristalina Georgieva

(e) Ajay Banga

25) What is the length of the elevated wildlife corridor constructed as part of the Delhi–Dehradun Economic Corridor?

(a) 8 km

(b) 10 km

(c) 15 km

(d) 12 km

(e) 18 km

Answers:

1) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) released its latest Asian Development Outlook (ADO) April 2026 report, titled “The Middle East Conflict Challenges Resilience in Asia and the Pacific”.

The report raised India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth forecast for FY2026–27 (FY27) to 6.9%, up from the earlier estimate of 6.5%, indicating stronger-than-expected economic performance.

Detailed Explanation:

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) released its latest Asian Development Outlook (ADO) April 2026 report, titled “The Middle East Conflict Challenges Resilience in Asia and the Pacific”.

The report raised India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth forecast for FY2026–27 (FY27) to 6.9%, up from the earlier estimate of 6.5%, indicating stronger-than-expected economic performance.

The revised projection is still lower than the 7.6% growth estimated for FY2025–26 (FY26).

India’s growth outlook is driven by robust private consumption, rising real incomes, higher investment activity, supportive policies, and recent trade agreements.

For FY2028, India’s economy is projected to grow at 7.3%, supported by government salary revisions, pensions, strong public investment, and favourable external conditions

2) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) launched ‘Utkarsh 2029’, its Medium-Term Strategy Framework for April 2026–March 2029, succeeding Utkarsh 2.0 (2023–25).

The framework aims to guide the RBI’s strategic priorities, institutional development, and transformation into a world-class, full-service central bank.

It is built around six strategic pillars, defining RBI’s long-term priorities:

Robust Regulations

Customer Centricity and Inclusive Finance

Competitive Markets

Effective Technology

Future-ready Organisation

Global India / Global Integration

The RBI earlier introduced Utkarsh 2022 in 2019, replacing short-term annual planning with a long-term strategic framework approach.

Detailed Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) launched ‘Utkarsh 2029’, its Medium-Term Strategy Framework for April 2026–March 2029, succeeding Utkarsh 2.0 (2023–25).

The framework aims to guide the RBI’s strategic priorities, institutional development, and transformation into a world-class, full-service central bank.

It is built around six strategic pillars, defining RBI’s long-term priorities:

Robust Regulations

Customer Centricity and Inclusive Finance

Competitive Markets

Effective Technology

Future-ready Organisation

Global India / Global Integration

The RBI earlier introduced Utkarsh 2022 in 2019, replacing short-term annual planning with a long-term strategic framework approach.

Progress under Utkarsh 2029 will be monitored through a digital Utkarsh web application, with quarterly review by top management and oversight by a Sub-committee of the Central Board.

The strategy includes 49 deliverables across the six pillars, focused on strengthening India’s financial and regulatory ecosystem.

Under Project Sa-Mudra, the RBI will focus on modernising currency management systems.

The framework plans to expand Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) to enable efficient cross-border payments and financial innovation.

It emphasizes scaling the Unified Lending Interface (ULI) to improve inclusive credit delivery, especially for underserved segments.

3) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued draft amendment directions (2026) to revise the framework for identifying Upper Layer Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFC-UL) under the Scale-Based Regulation (SBR) system.

As per the draft “RBI (Non-Banking Financial Companies – Registration, Exemptions and Framework for Scale Based Regulation) Second Amendment Directions, 2026”, NBFC-UL will include entities with assets exceeding ₹1 lakh crore.

Detailed Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued draft amendment directions (2026) to revise the framework for identifying Upper Layer Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFC-UL) under the Scale-Based Regulation (SBR) system.

As per the draft “RBI (Non-Banking Financial Companies – Registration, Exemptions and Framework for Scale Based Regulation) Second Amendment Directions, 2026”, NBFC-UL will include entities with assets exceeding ₹1 lakh crore.

The framework proposes the inclusion of government-owned NBFCs in the Upper Layer, following the principle of ownership-neutral regulation.

It also allows NBFC-UL entities to use State Government guarantees as a credit risk transfer tool without any cap, subject to regulatory conditions.

As per RBI norms, the top 15 NBFC-UL entities are required to be listed, strengthening market discipline and transparency.

Tata Sons, with assets of around ₹1.7 lakh crore, qualifies for NBFC-UL classification, but has not undertaken listing despite the October 2025 deadline.

The absence of explicit listing enforcement reduces immediate IPO pressure on eligible entities like Tata Sons.

4) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Paytm (One 97 Communications Limited) introduced biometric authentication for Unified Payments Interface (UPI) payments and cardless Automated Teller Machine (ATM) withdrawals.

The rollout aligns with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) new 2-Factor (2F) authentication framework, effective from 1 April 2026.

As per National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) guidelines, biometric UPI transactions are capped at ₹5,000 per transaction.

Detailed Explanation:

Paytm (One 97 Communications Limited) introduced biometric authentication for Unified Payments Interface (UPI) payments and cardless Automated Teller Machine (ATM) withdrawals.

The rollout aligns with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) new 2-Factor (2F) authentication framework, effective from 1 April 2026.

The system enables users to authenticate payments, check balances, and withdraw cash without entering a UPI PIN, improving ease and security of transactions.

The new mechanism supports PIN-free digital transactions using biometric verification, enhancing user convenience in digital payments.

As per National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) guidelines, biometric UPI transactions are capped at ₹5,000 per transaction.

Cardless ATM withdrawals are capped at ₹10,000 per transaction, ensuring controlled risk in cashless banking operations.

5) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

The Government of India launched Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 (FoF 2.0) with a corpus of ₹10,000 crore to strengthen India’s startup ecosystem by supporting deep-tech, innovative manufacturing, and early-stage startups.

Under the scheme, the Government will invest in Securities and Exchange Board of India–registered Alternative Investment Funds, which will further invest in startups

The scheme is monitored by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry

The implementation of the scheme will be carried out by the Small Industries Development Bank of India

Detailed Explanation:

The Government of India launched Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 (FoF 2.0) with a corpus of ₹10,000 crore to strengthen India’s startup ecosystem by supporting deep-tech, innovative manufacturing, and early-stage startups.

The initiative aims to improve access to venture capital through Alternative Investment Funds and promote innovation-driven economic growth.

The scheme aims to boost funding support for deep-tech, innovative manufacturing, and early-stage startups

Under the scheme, the Government will invest in Securities and Exchange Board of India–registered Alternative Investment Funds, which will further invest in startups

The scheme is monitored by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry

The implementation of the scheme will be carried out by the Small Industries Development Bank of India

The scheme aims to increase venture capital investment and strengthen research and development–intensive startups

It focuses on promoting technology-driven startups and supporting both early-stage and growth-stage enterprises

6) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi, inaugurated the Delhi–Dehradun Economic Corridor, a major infrastructure project aimed at improving connectivity between Delhi and Dehradun.

The expressway will improve connectivity to major religious and tourist destinations including Haridwar, Rishikesh, Mussoorie, and the Char Dham sites—Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath

Detailed Explanation:

Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi, inaugurated the Delhi–Dehradun Economic Corridor, a major infrastructure project aimed at improving connectivity between Delhi and Dehradun.

The corridor is expected to boost tourism, trade, logistics, employment opportunities, and regional economic development in Uttarakhand and surrounding areas.

The project supports regional economic growth by boosting trade, logistics, warehousing, and industrial development

The corridor will generate employment opportunities during construction and operational phases

It will help farmers and local producers access larger markets more quickly and efficiently

The expressway will improve connectivity to major religious and tourist destinations including Haridwar, Rishikesh, Mussoorie, and the Char Dham sites—Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath

A 12-kilometre elevated wildlife corridor has been constructed to ensure safe movement of wildlife, especially elephants, while protecting forest ecosystems and biodiversity

7) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

India and Mauritius operationalised projects under a $680 million economic assistance package, strengthening bilateral cooperation and development partnership.

The initiative includes 11 India-supported community development projects across sectors such as sustainable development, energy, sports, and infrastructure.

Both countries launched a “Karmayogi Portal”, a first-of-its-kind initiative by India abroad, to train Mauritian civil servants and enhance governance capacity building.

Detailed Explanation:

India and Mauritius operationalised projects under a $680 million economic assistance package, strengthening bilateral cooperation and development partnership.

The initiative includes 11 India-supported community development projects across sectors such as sustainable development, energy, sports, and infrastructure.

Both countries launched a “Karmayogi Portal”, a first-of-its-kind initiative by India abroad, to train Mauritian civil servants and enhance governance capacity building.

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between India’s University Grants Commission (UGC) and the Higher Education Commission of Mauritius, strengthening education cooperation.

The projects are part of a broader India-Mauritius economic package, including grants, loans, and budgetary support of $25 million.

8) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Ismaïl Omar Guelleh, the incumbent President of Djibouti, was re-elected for a sixth consecutive term after winning the presidential election.

His re-election reflects the continued political dominance of the ruling establishment in Djibouti.

The election followed a constitutional amendment in October 2025, which removed the 75-year age limit for presidential candidates.

This amendment enabled the 78-year-old Ismaïl Omar Guelleh to contest the election again.

Ismaïl Omar Guelleh, representing the Union for the Presidential Majority (UMP), secured 97.81% of the total votes.

Detailed Explanation:

Ismaïl Omar Guelleh, the incumbent President of Djibouti, was re-elected for a sixth consecutive term after winning the presidential election.

His re-election reflects the continued political dominance of the ruling establishment in Djibouti.

The election followed a constitutional amendment in October 2025, which removed the 75-year age limit for presidential candidates.

This amendment enabled the 78-year-old Ismaïl Omar Guelleh to contest the election again.

The election was marked by boycotts from major opposition parties, reducing electoral competition.

Ismaïl Omar Guelleh, representing the Union for the Presidential Majority (UMP), secured 97.81% of the total votes.

He defeated his only opponent Mohamed Farah Samatar, representing the Unified Democratic Centre (CDU).

The voter turnout was 80.33%, indicating strong electoral participation despite opposition boycott.

9) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Lieutenant General Susan Coyle has been appointed as the first woman to head the Australian Army in its 125-year history, marking a historic leadership milestone.

The appointment is part of a broader leadership reshuffle in the Australian Defence Force (ADF) aimed at modernisation and diversification.

She will assume office as Chief of Army in July 2026, replacing Lieutenant General Simon Stuart.

Detailed Explanation:

Lieutenant General Susan Coyle has been appointed as the first woman to head the Australian Army in its 125-year history, marking a historic leadership milestone.

The appointment is part of a broader leadership reshuffle in the Australian Defence Force (ADF) aimed at modernisation and diversification.

She will assume office as Chief of Army in July 2026, replacing Lieutenant General Simon Stuart.

Currently, Susan Coyle serves as the Chief of Joint Capabilities in the Australian Defence Force.

The move has been described as historic by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, highlighting its symbolic and institutional significance.

Coyle joined the Australian Army in 1987 and has held several senior operational and strategic command roles.

10) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh proposed positioning the Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA) as a nodal institution for building Artificial Intelligence (AI) competencies among public sector officials.

IIPA is expected to collaborate with institutions such as the Capacity Building Commission, Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), the National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG), LBSNAA Mussoorie, and Administrative Reforms bodies for designing AI governance training frameworks.

Detailed Explanation:

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh proposed positioning the Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA) as a nodal institution for building Artificial Intelligence (AI) competencies among public sector officials.

The initiative aims to develop a structured curriculum for AI-driven “Smart Governance”, marking a step toward technology-led administrative reforms in India.

IIPA is expected to collaborate with institutions such as the Capacity Building Commission, Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), the National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG), LBSNAA Mussoorie, and Administrative Reforms bodies for designing AI governance training frameworks.

The proposal strengthens IIPA’s role as a national hub for capacity building, training, and policy research in public administration.

The institute’s membership has expanded to around 11,000 officials, including young civil servants such as Assistant Secretaries, enhancing its institutional reach.

11) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

All four crew members of National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) Artemis II safely returned to Earth, splashing down in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of California,United States of America (USA).

The mission was completed using NASA’s Orion capsule named ‘Integrity’, which carried the astronauts on a 10-day journey around the Moon and back.

The Artemis II crew members were:

Reid Wiseman – Commander (the United States of America, USA)

Victor Glover – Pilot (USA)

Christina Koch – Mission Specialist (USA)

Jeremy Hansen – Mission Specialist (Canada)

Detailed Explanation:

All four crew members of National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) Artemis II safely returned to Earth, splashing down in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of California,United States of America (USA).

The mission was completed using NASA’s Orion capsule named ‘Integrity’, which carried the astronauts on a 10-day journey around the Moon and back.

The Artemis II crew members were:

Reid Wiseman – Commander (the United States of America, USA)

Victor Glover – Pilot (USA)

Christina Koch – Mission Specialist (USA)

Jeremy Hansen – Mission Specialist (Canada)

The mission created history by completing the first-ever ship-to-ship call between a human Moon mission and the International Space Station (ISS).

During this historic communication, Christina Koch aboard Artemis II spoke with Jessica Meir aboard the ISS.

Artemis II also set a new record for the farthest distance humans have travelled from Earth.

The spacecraft reached 252,752 miles from Earth during a flyby of the Moon’s far side

12) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

OpenAI has introduced GPT 5.4 Cyber, a specialised AI model for cybersecurity applications designed to strengthen digital defence systems.

The model is part of OpenAI’s Trusted Access for Cyber (TAC) programme, aimed at supporting security professionals in vulnerability detection and malware analysis.

GPT 5.4 Cyber is a fine-tuned version of GPT-5.4, specifically optimised for cybersecurity tasks rather than general-purpose use.

Detailed Explanation:

OpenAI has introduced GPT 5.4 Cyber, a specialised AI model for cybersecurity applications designed to strengthen digital defence systems.

The model is part of OpenAI’s Trusted Access for Cyber (TAC) programme, aimed at supporting security professionals in vulnerability detection and malware analysis.

GPT 5.4 Cyber is a fine-tuned version of GPT-5.4, specifically optimised for cybersecurity tasks rather than general-purpose use.

It enables advanced capabilities such as analysis of large codebases, system vulnerability detection, and malware behaviour evaluation.

A key feature is binary reverse engineering, allowing experts to analyse software without access to source code.

The model helps identify hidden vulnerabilities and assess system resilience, strengthening cyber defence infrastructure.

 

13) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

North Korea conducted a fresh round of missile tests involving strategic cruise missiles and anti-ship missiles, demonstrating enhanced naval combat capability development.

The tests were carried out from the Choe Hyon-class destroyer, a 5,000-ton-class naval warship.

A total of two strategic cruise missiles and three anti-ship missiles were launched during the operational trials off the western coast of North Korea.

Detailed Explanation:

North Korea conducted a fresh round of missile tests involving strategic cruise missiles and anti-ship missiles, demonstrating enhanced naval combat capability development.

The tests were carried out from the Choe Hyon-class destroyer, a 5,000-ton class naval warship.

A total of two strategic cruise missiles and three anti-ship missiles were launched during the operational trials off the western coast of North Korea.

The exercise was aimed at testing the ship’s integrated weapons command system, crew combat readiness, and missile-launch procedures.

The missiles reportedly demonstrated high accuracy, successfully striking their intended targets during the drills.

The cruise missiles remained airborne for approximately 7,869–7,920 seconds, while anti-ship missiles flew for 1,960–1,973 seconds before impact.

The trials evaluated navigation accuracy under electronic interference, including anti-jamming systems and upgraded targeting mechanisms.

The drills combined land-attack and maritime strike capabilities, validating the ship’s multi-role combat functionality.

14) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Anthropic has introduced Claude Mythos, its most advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) model designed to detect hidden bugs in legacy software that human reviewers may have missed.

The model is not publicly released and is restricted to a consortium of over 40 companies, focusing on analysing decades-old codebases to identify previously undetected vulnerabilities.

Claude Mythos is based on Claude, a Large Language Model (LLM), comparable to systems like ChatGPT and Gemini, used for coding, reasoning, and productivity tasks.

Detailed Explanation:

Anthropic has introduced Claude Mythos, its most advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) model designed to detect hidden bugs in legacy software that human reviewers may have missed.

The model is not publicly released and is restricted to a consortium of over 40 companies, focusing on analysing decades-old codebases to identify previously undetected vulnerabilities.

Claude Mythos is based on Claude, a Large Language Model (LLM), comparable to systems like ChatGPT and Gemini, used for coding, reasoning, and productivity tasks.

The model is capable of not only detecting vulnerabilities but also automatically generating exploit code and combining multiple security flaws, raising concerns about advanced cyberattack potential.

Due to these risks, Anthropic launched Project Glasswing, a controlled access programme for trusted organisations (~50 entities).

15) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

India and Myanmar signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the construction of a school in Nay Pyi Taw during the visit of Kirti Vardhan Singh, Union Minister of State in the Ministry of External Affairs.

The initiative reflects India’s continued commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and supporting community infrastructure development in Myanmar.

Detailed Explanation:

India and Myanmar signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the construction of a school in Nay Pyi Taw during the visit of Kirti Vardhan Singh, Union Minister of State in the Ministry of External Affairs.

The initiative reflects India’s continued commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and supporting community infrastructure development in Myanmar.

The project aims to support early childhood development by improving physical, intellectual, and social learning environments for children

The initiative is being implemented under India’s Small Development Projects framework

16) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Doordarshan, under the aegis of Prasar Bharati, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Indian Council for Cultural Relations to promote Indian art, culture, and heritage globally through enhanced collaboration in broadcasting and cultural exchange initiatives.

Under the agreement, Doordarshan will leverage its television, radio, and digital platforms to broadcast cultural content produced by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations

Detailed Explanation:

Doordarshan, under the aegis of Prasar Bharati, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Indian Council for Cultural Relations to promote Indian art, culture, and heritage globally through enhanced collaboration in broadcasting and cultural exchange initiatives.

The agreement was signed by K. Satish Nambudiripad, Director General of Doordarshan, and K. Nandini Singla, Director General of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations, at Doordarshan Bhawan.

Under the agreement, Doordarshan will leverage its television, radio, and digital platforms to broadcast cultural content produced by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations

The Indian Council for Cultural Relations will provide cultural content, while Doordarshan will ensure dissemination through television, radio, Over-The-Top platforms, and social media platforms

The agreement provides for joint perpetual ownership of content rights, including digital rights, enabling long-term archiving and wider dissemination

Doordarshan will also support pre-event publicity and cross-platform promotion of cultural programmes

17) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Sanju Samson was named the International Cricket Council Men’s Player of the Month for March 2026 for his outstanding match-winning performances in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026.

He also received the Player of the Tournament award for his crucial role in helping India national cricket team secure the title consecutively.

Detailed Explanation:

Sanju Samson was named the International Cricket Council Men’s Player of the Month for March 2026 for his outstanding match-winning performances in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026.

He also received the Player of the Tournament award for his crucial role in helping India national cricket team secure the title consecutively.

He scored 321 runs in the tournament and emerged as a key performer in decisive matches

In March 2026 alone, he scored 275 runs in three matches at an average of 137.50 with a strike rate close to 200

He played an unbeaten 97-run innings against West Indies cricket team, helping India reach the semi-final stage

18) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Amelia Kerr, captain of the New Zealand women's national cricket team, was named the International Cricket Council Women’s Player of the Month for March 2026 for her outstanding all-round performances against Zimbabwe and South Africa.

Detailed Explanation:

Amelia Kerr, captain of the New Zealand women's national cricket team, was named the International Cricket Council Women’s Player of the Month for March 2026 for her outstanding all-round performances against Zimbabwe and South Africa.

This marks her third International Cricket Council Player of the Month award, highlighting her consistent excellence with both bat and ball.

Amelia Kerr received the International Cricket Council Women’s Player of the Month award for March 2026

19) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Asha Bhosle, legendary playback singer and Padma Vibhushan awardee, passed away at the age of 92 in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

Asha Bhosle was born on 8 September 1933 in Sangli, a former princely state of Sangli (now in Maharashtra).

She was honoured with the Padma Vibhushan in 2008, which is India’s second-highest civilian award, for her contribution to the field of Arts.

She received the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2000, the highest honour in Indian cinema.

She also received the Lata Mangeshkar Award in 1989 and 1999.

She won 7 Filmfare Awards and was honoured with the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award in 2001.

Detailed Explanation:

Asha Bhosle, legendary playback singer and Padma Vibhushan awardee, passed away at the age of 92 in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

Asha Bhosle was born on 8 September 1933 in Sangli, a former princely state of Sangli (now in Maharashtra).

She is remembered as one of the greatest vocalists in modern Indian music history.

Asha Bhosle began her singing career in 1943 and sustained an extraordinary eight-decade musical journey.

She recorded over 12,000 songs in more than 20 languages, making her one of the most prolific singers in history.

In 2011, she was recognised by Guinness World Records as the most recorded artist in music history.

She was honoured with the Padma Vibhushan in 2008, which is India’s second-highest civilian award, for her contribution to the field of Arts.

She received the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2000, the highest honour in Indian cinema.

She also received the Lata Mangeshkar Award in 1989 and 1999.

She won 7 Filmfare Awards and was honoured with the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award in 2001.

20) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Sonam Wangchuk, a Mahavir Chakra (MVC) awardee and Kargil War hero, passed away at the age of 61 in Leh, Ladakh due to a heart attack.

He was popularly known as the ‘Lion of Ladakh’, reflecting his bravery and leadership in high-altitude warfare.

He served in the Ladakh Scouts Regiment, known for its expertise in high-altitude and extreme terrain operations.

Detailed Explanation:

Sonam Wangchuk, a Mahavir Chakra (MVC) awardee and Kargil War hero, passed away at the age of 61 in Leh, Ladakh due to a heart attack.

He was popularly known as the ‘Lion of Ladakh’, reflecting his bravery and leadership in high-altitude warfare.

He was born on 27 January 1964 in Sankar village, Leh district (Ladakh).

He served in the Ladakh Scouts Regiment, known for its expertise in high-altitude and extreme terrain operations.

During the Kargil War, he played a crucial leadership role in military operations.

21) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Bohag Bihu, also known as Rongali Bihu, will be celebrated from 14 April to 20 April 2026 across Assam.

The festival marks the Assamese New Year and the onset of the spring season, symbolising agricultural prosperity, cultural unity, and new beginnings.

Detailed Explanation:

Bohag Bihu, also known as Rongali Bihu, will be celebrated from 14 April to 20 April 2026 across Assam.

The festival marks the Assamese New Year and the onset of the spring season, symbolising agricultural prosperity, cultural unity, and new beginnings.

It is one of the most important festivals of Assam and is celebrated through traditional music, dance, rituals, and community gatherings.

Bohag Bihu, also known as Rongali Bihu, marks the Assamese New Year and the beginning of the spring season

The festival will be celebrated from 14 April to 20 April 2026 across Assam

22) Answer: A

Pohela Boishakh, the Bengali New Year, will be celebrated on 15 April 2026, marking the beginning of the Bengali calendar year 1433.

The festival will be celebrated on 15 April 2026

The Mesha Sankranti occurred on 14 April 2026, marking the Sun’s transition into Aries

23) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Himachal Day will be observed on 15 April 2026 to mark the historic formation of Himachal Pradesh in 1948 through the merger of several princely states into a single administrative unit after India’s independence.

Detailed Explanation:

Himachal Day will be observed on 15 April 2026 to mark the historic formation of Himachal Pradesh in 1948 through the merger of several princely states into a single administrative unit after India’s independence.

The day commemorates the beginning of the political identity and administrative unification of the hill regions of the state, which is known for its Himalayan landscapes and rich cultural heritage.

Himachal Day is observed every year on 15 April to mark the formation of Himachal Pradesh as a Chief Commissioner’s Province.

24) Answer: C

About ADB :

Formation : 19 December 1966

Headquarters : Philippines

President : Masato Kanda

Membership : 69 countries

25) Answer: D

Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the Delhi–Dehradun Economic Corridor, a major infrastructure project aimed at improving connectivity between Delhi and Dehradun.

The corridor is expected to boost tourism, trade, logistics, employment opportunities, and regional economic development in Uttarakhand and surrounding areas.

A 12-kilometre elevated wildlife corridor has been constructed to ensure safe movement of wildlife, especially elephants, while protecting forest ecosystems and biodiversity