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1) What is the mandatory reporting requirement proposed by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for Over-the-Counter (OTC) foreign exchange and interest rate derivative contracts?

(a) All transactions must be reported to the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).

(b) Reporting is required only for transactions involving associate companies.

(c) Transactions must be reported to the Clearing Corporation of India Ltd (CCIL) trade repository.

(d) Only contracts exceeding $1 million must be reported.

(e) The reporting threshold will remain at 70% for all periods

2) Which organization is collaborating with the National Stock Exchange (NSE) for the development of Indian Natural Gas futures contracts?

(a) Indian Gas Exchange (IGX)

(b) Indian Oil Corporation (IOC)

(c) Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)

(d) Power Grid Corporation of India (PGCIL)

(e) National Petroleum Corporation of India (NPCI)

3) Under the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) revised guidelines, what is the maximum amount for which manufacturing sector borrowers can raise External Commercial Borrowings (ECBs) with a 1–3 year average maturity?

(a) $750 million

(b) $1 billion

(c) $100 million

(d) $150 million

(e) $500 million


4) What was the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation rate for India in January 2026?

(a) 0.83%

(b) 1.81%

(c) 2.5%

(d) 0.5%

(e) 1.2%


5) As of 2026, the 16th Finance Commission (2025–30) has increased grants to Urban Local Governments (ULGs) by 230%. Under which article of the Indian Constitution is the Finance Commission established?

(a) Article 370

(b) Article 280

(c) Article 352

(d) Article 275

(e) Article 56

6) What was India's unemployment rate in January 2026, according to the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) released by the National Statistics Office (NSO)?

(a) 5%

(b) 5.5%

(c) 6.7%

(d) 7%

(e) 3.8%

7) Which initiatives will be launched by Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda at the India Artificial Intelligence Summit 2026?

(a) SAHI and BODH

(b) AI4Health and HealthNet

(c) Digital India and SmartHealth

(d) MedAI and HealthTech

(e) AIDocs and MediAI

8) What are the three core pillars, known as "Sutras," guiding the AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi?

(a) Development, Collaboration, Ethics

(b) Innovation, Ethics, Sustainability

(c) People, Planet, Progress

(d) Technology, Humanity, Growth

(e) Governance, Climate, Innovation

9) What is the name of the 2.86 km-long extradosed bridge inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the Brahmaputra River in Assam?

(a) Bogibeel Bridge

(b) Kumar Bhaskar Varma Setu

(c) Dhola–Sadiya Bridge

(d) Saraighat Bridge

(e) Atal Setu Assam

10) What is the corpus approved by the Union Cabinet for the Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 (FoF 2.0)?

(a) ₹5,000 crore

(b) ₹7,500 crore

(c) ₹12,000 crore

(d) ₹15,000 crore

(e) ₹10,000 crore

11) What is the name of the scheme launched by the Union Cabinet to ensure cashless treatment for road accident victims up to ₹1.5 lakh?

(a) Ayushman Suraksha Yojana

(b) PM Jeevan Raksha

(c) PM RAHAT

(d) National Trauma Care Mission

(e) Road Safety Assistance Scheme

12) As of 2026, The Union Cabinet approved a ₹1 lakh crore Urban Challenge Fund (UCF) to strengthen urban infrastructure. The Urban Challenge Fund (UCF) is expected to mobilise how much total investment over five years?

(a) ₹1 lakh crore

(b) ₹2 lakh crore

(c) ₹3 lakh crore

(d) ₹4 lakh crore

(e) ₹5 lakh crore

13) Who is leading the newly elected government of Bangladesh that took oath in February 2026?

(a) Tarique Rahman

(b) Muhammad Yunus

(c) Sheikh Hasina

(d) Khaleda Zia

(e) Shafiqul Alam

14) Who recently demitted office as the President of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) after serving since November 2021?

(a) Ramalingam Sudhakar

(b) Ashok Bhushan

(c) Uday Lalit

(d) Rakesh Kumar Jain

(e) M. Venugopal

15) What is the name of the Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) being developed under the AI integration initiative in school education?

(a) India AI Stack

(b) Bharat EduAI Stack

(c) Shiksha AI Portal

(d) National EduTech Platform

(e) Digital Learning India Stack

16) As of 2026, Debris bearing the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) logo and India’s National Emblem was discovered on which island in December 2025?

(a) Hulhumalé Island

(b) Addu Island

(c) Malé Island

(d) Fuvahmulah Island

(e) L. Kunahandhoo Island

17) As of 2026, Defence Research and Development Organisation shortlists Tata, L&T-Bharat Forge consortium for AMCA fighter jet prototype development. The Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) project aims to develop which type of aircraft for the Indian Air Force?

(a) Fourth-generation multirole fighter jet

(b) Fifth-generation stealth fighter jet

(c) Unmanned combat aerial vehicle

(d) Heavy transport aircraft

(e) Naval reconnaissance aircraft

18) What is the name of the new species of Diplura discovered by scientists from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) in the eastern Himalayas?

(a) Lepidocampa himalayensis

(b) Campa sikkimica

(c) Diplura indica

(d) Lepidocampa sikkimensis

(e) ZSI dipluraensis

19) Which Indian Navy sail training ship is arriving at Visakhapatnam for the International Fleet Review (IFR) 2026 and exercise MILAN?

(a) INS Vikrant

(b) INS Shardul

(c) INS Tarangini

(d) INS Kolkata

(e) INS Sudarshini

20) According to the Henley Passport Index 2026, India lost visa-free access to which two countries?

(a) The Gambia and Iran

(b) Bolivia and The Gambia

(c) Sri Lanka and Iran

(d) Iran and Bolivia

(e) Nepal and Bolivia

21) Who was named the BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year 2025 for her role in India’s Women’s World Cup 2025 victory?

(a) Harmanpreet Kaur

(b) Mithali Raj

(c) Smriti Mandhana

(d) Jemimah Rodrigues

(e) Shafali Verma

22) Who previously held the record for being the fastest batter to score 10,000 runs in Ranji Trophy history before Paras Dogra?

(a) Wasim Jaffer

(b) Rahul Dravid

(c) Sachin Tendulkar

(d) Cheteshwar Pujara

(e) VVS Laxman

23) Who scored 77 runs off 40 balls in India’s victory against Pakistan in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo?

(a) Suryakumar Yadav

(b) Ishan Kishan

(c) Tilak Varma

(d) Shivam Dube

(e) Rinku Singh

24) In 2026, Robert Duvall, Oscar-winning Hollywood legend, Passed away  in Middleburg. Which iconic role was played by Robert Duvall in The Godfather series?

(a) Michael Corleone

(b) Vito Corleone

(c) Tom Hagen

(d) Sonny Corleone

(e) Fredo Corleone

25) As of 2026, who received the Lifetime Achievement Award for being India’s first woman shooter to reach an Olympic final?

(a) Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore

(b) Anjali Bhagwat

(c) Heena Sidhu

(d) Manu Bhaker

(e) Apurvi Chandela

Answers:

1) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed mandatory reporting of Over-the-Counter (OTC) foreign exchange and interest rate derivative contracts by Authorised Dealer Category-I (AD Cat-I) banks.

Transactions must be reported on the trade date or within two working days; contracts with a notional value of $1 million or less may be exempt from reporting.

Detailed Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed mandatory reporting of Over-the-Counter (OTC) foreign exchange and interest rate derivative contracts by Authorised Dealer Category-I (AD Cat-I) banks.

The reporting requirement covers transactions done directly or via overseas related parties, including parent companies, subsidiaries, and entities under common control, while associate companies are excluded.

Banks must report all such trades to the Clearing Corporation of India Ltd (CCIL) trade repository, ensuring transparency in offshore rupee derivative markets.

Transactions must be reported on the trade date or within two working days; contracts with a notional value of $1 million or less may be exempt from reporting.

The RBI has proposed a phased implementation:

Within 12 months: At least 70% of the notional value must be reported.

After 18 months: Threshold rises to 80%.

After 24 months: Threshold reaches 90%.

2) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has received approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to launch Indian Natural Gas futures.

The move aims to enable market-based price discovery and improve the availability of natural gas in India.

The NSE Indian Natural Gas futures will be monthly contracts, with up to 12 contracts available for trading at any point.

NSE is collaborating with the Indian Gas Exchange (IGX) to leverage IGX’s gas trading infrastructure for futures development.

Detailed Explanation:

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has received approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to launch Indian Natural Gas futures.

The move aims to enable market-based price discovery and improve the availability of natural gas in India.

The NSE Indian Natural Gas futures will be monthly contracts, with up to 12 contracts available for trading at any point.

NSE is collaborating with the Indian Gas Exchange (IGX) to leverage IGX’s gas trading infrastructure for futures development.

Natural gas futures will benefit gas producers, city gas distributors, power generators, fertiliser manufacturers, industrial consumers, traders, and financial participants.

The contracts provide a transparent, efficient, and robust risk management tool aligned with India’s evolving natural gas pricing framework.

3) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released the final guidelines on External Commercial Borrowings (ECBs), aiming to rationalise fundraising through the route.

Manufacturing sector borrowers can raise ECBs with a 1–3 year average maturity, provided the outstanding amount does not exceed $150 million.

Detailed Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released the final guidelines on External Commercial Borrowings (ECBs), aiming to rationalise fundraising through the route.

Under the new guidelines, companies can raise ECBs up to $1 billion or 300% of net worth, whichever is higher, compared to the previous $750-million annual cap.

Eligible borrowers must raise ECBs with a minimum average maturity of three years.

Manufacturing sector borrowers can raise ECBs with a 1–3 year average maturity, provided the outstanding amount does not exceed $150 million.

 

4) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

India’s Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation rose to a 10-month high of 1.81% (YoY) in January 2026, up from 0.83% in December 2025.

The rise in WPI was driven by higher prices of basic metals, manufactured goods, food items, textiles, and non-food articles.

Detailed Explanation:

India’s Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation rose to a 10-month high of 1.81% (YoY) in January 2026, up from 0.83% in December 2025.

The rise in WPI was driven by higher prices of basic metals, manufactured goods, food items, textiles, and non-food articles.

DPIIT releases the index number of wholesale prices in India on a monthly basis on 14th of every month (or next working day if 14th is a holiday), with a time lag of two weeks of the reference month.

5) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The 16th Finance Commission (2025–30) has increased grants to Urban Local Governments (ULGs) by 230%, allocating ₹3.56 trillion, up from ₹1.55 trillion under the 15th FC.

The Finance Commission is a constitutional body under Article 280 that strengthens India’s fiscal federalism.

Detailed Explanation:

The 16th Finance Commission (2025–30) has increased grants to Urban Local Governments (ULGs) by 230%, allocating ₹3.56 trillion, up from ₹1.55 trillion under the 15th FC.

The share of grants to ULGs has risen to a record 45%, compared to 36% in the previous Finance Commission period.

The 16th Finance Commission has retained 41% vertical devolution while introducing GDP contribution as a new criterion for horizontal distribution.

The Finance Commission is a constitutional body under Article 280 that strengthens India’s fiscal federalism.

6) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

• India’s unemployment rate increased to 5% in January 2026, marking a three-month high, as per the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) released by the National Statistics Office (NSO).

Detailed Explanation:

• India’s unemployment rate increased to 5% in January 2026, marking a three-month high, as per the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) released by the National Statistics Office (NSO).
• The data is based on the Current Weekly Status (CWS) methodology.
• Urban unemployment rate: 7% (increased from 6.7% in December 2025).
• Rural unemployment rate: 4.2%, reflecting a three-month high.

The rise indicates seasonal weakness in rural labour markets and a post-harvest slowdown.

7) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

• Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda will launch SAHI and BODH at the India Artificial Intelligence Summit 2026 held at Bharat Mandapam.

Detailed Explanation:

• Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda will launch SAHI and BODH at the India Artificial Intelligence Summit 2026 held at Bharat Mandapam.
• The initiatives aim to strengthen Artificial Intelligence adoption in India’s healthcare sector and build a safe, ethical and globally competitive Health Artificial Intelligence ecosystem.
• The launch aligns with India’s broader digital health vision under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission.
• SAHI (Strategy for Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare for India) is a national guidance framework for responsible Artificial Intelligence adoption in healthcare.

8) Answer: C

• India is hosting the AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, marking the first-ever global AI summit held in the Global South.
• The five-day summit brings together world leaders, policymakers, industry experts and international organisations to shape the global agenda on Artificial Intelligence (AI) governance and cooperation.
• The summit is guided by three core pillars known as “Sutras”:
  – People – Human-centric, ethical and inclusive AI
  – Planet – Sustainable and climate-aligned AI systems
  – Progress – Innovation-driven and equitable development

9) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated major infrastructure projects in Assam worth over ₹5,450 crore, aimed at boosting connectivity and strategic preparedness in the Northeast.
• The projects include the Kumar Bhaskar Varma Setu over the Brahmaputra River in Guwahati and the Northeast’s first Highway Emergency Landing Facility (ELF) in Dibrugarh district.

Detailed Explanation:

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated major infrastructure projects in Assam worth over ₹5,450 crore, aimed at boosting connectivity and strategic preparedness in the Northeast.
• The projects include the Kumar Bhaskar Varma Setu over the Brahmaputra River in Guwahati and the Northeast’s first Highway Emergency Landing Facility (ELF) in Dibrugarh district.
• Kumar Bhaskar Varma Setu is a 2.86 km-long, six-lane extradosed Prestressed Concrete (PSC) bridge built at a cost of approximately ₹3,030 crore.
• It connects Guwahati with North Guwahati and is the first extradosed bridge in Northeast India.

10) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

• The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 (FoF 2.0) with a ₹10,000 crore corpus.
• The scheme aims to mobilise venture capital for India’s startup ecosystem, particularly in deep tech, innovative manufacturing, and early-growth sectors.

Detailed Explanation:

• The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 (FoF 2.0) with a ₹10,000 crore corpus.
• The scheme aims to mobilise venture capital for India’s startup ecosystem, particularly in deep tech, innovative manufacturing, and early-growth sectors.
• The initiative seeks to strengthen India’s domestic venture capital ecosystem and accelerate innovation-led economic growth.
• Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 is a government-backed initiative that channels capital into startups through Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs).

11) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

• The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the launch of PM RAHAT (Road Accident Victim Hospitalization and Assured Treatment).
• The scheme ensures that no road accident victim is denied life-saving treatment due to lack of money.

Detailed Explanation:

• The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the launch of PM RAHAT (Road Accident Victim Hospitalization and Assured Treatment).
• The scheme ensures that no road accident victim is denied life-saving treatment due to lack of money.
• Under PM RAHAT, eligible victims will receive cashless treatment up to ₹1.5 lakh per person.
• Coverage is available for 7 days from the date of accident.
• The scheme strengthens India’s emergency healthcare system and promotes timely trauma care.

12) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

• The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved a ₹1 lakh crore Urban Challenge Fund (UCF) to strengthen urban infrastructure.
• The fund is expected to mobilise ₹4 lakh crore investment over five years with mandatory private participation and competitive project selection.

Detailed Explanation:

• The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved a ₹1 lakh crore Urban Challenge Fund (UCF) to strengthen urban infrastructure.
• The scheme aims to shift India’s urban development model from grant-based funding to market-linked and reform-driven growth.
• The fund is expected to mobilise ₹4 lakh crore investment over five years with mandatory private participation and competitive project selection.
• The Urban Challenge Fund (UCF) is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme providing ₹1 lakh crore as Central Assistance (CA).
• The Centre will fund 25% of project cost, while a minimum of 50% must be raised through market sources such as municipal bonds, bank loans, and Public–Private Partnerships (PPPs).

13) Answer: A

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla represented India at the oath-taking ceremony of Bangladesh’s newly elected government in Dhaka on February 17, 2026.

The new government is led by Tarique Rahman, Chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP).

The BNP secured a landslide victory in the February 2026 general elections, winning over 200 seats (212 seats for the BNP-led alliance), marking a democratic transition of power.

14) Answer: A

Ramalingam Sudhakar demitted office as President of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) after completing a distinguished tenure.

He joined the Tribunal in November 2021 and served for over four years at its helm.

During his tenure, he significantly strengthened the institution and enhanced the dispensation of justice in corporate and insolvency matters.

 

15) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Government of India plans to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in school education from pre-primary to higher secondary levels starting from the next academic session.

Bodhan AI will develop the Bharat EduAI Stack as a Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) for education, modeled after scalable systems like UPI.

Detailed Explanation:

The Government of India plans to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in school education from pre-primary to higher secondary levels starting from the next academic session.

The initiative is driven by Bodhan AI, a not-for-profit entity under the Centre of Excellence in AI for Education at IIT Madras, with an initial budget allocation of ₹500 crore.

Bodhan AI will develop the Bharat EduAI Stack as a Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) for education, modeled after scalable systems like UPI.

The platform will support Indian languages, integrating speech recognition, speech synthesis, and AI-based learning tools tailored to local needs.

 

16) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

Debris bearing the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) logo and India’s National Emblem was found on L. Kunahandhoo island in the Maldives in December 2025.

The debris is believed to be part of the Payload Fairing from ISRO’s LVM3 (Launch Vehicle Mark-3) rocket.

Detailed Explanation:

Debris bearing the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) logo and India’s National Emblem was found on L. Kunahandhoo island in the Maldives in December 2025.

The debris is believed to be part of the Payload Fairing from ISRO’s LVM3 (Launch Vehicle Mark-3) rocket.

The LVM3-M6 mission on 18 December 2025 successfully launched the BlueBird Block-2 satellite for AST SpaceMobile from Sriharikota.

The LVM3 is India’s heaviest rocket, a three-stage vehicle with solid strap-ons, a liquid core stage, and a cryogenic upper stage.

17) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has shortlisted Tata Advanced Systems Ltd (TASL) and a consortium led by Larsen & Toubro (L&T) with Bharat Forge for the prototype design and development of the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA).

The AMCA Project focuses on building India’s indigenous fifth-generation stealth fighter jet, marking a major leap in advanced aerospace and defence technology.

Detailed Explanation:

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has shortlisted Tata Advanced Systems Ltd (TASL) and a consortium led by Larsen & Toubro (L&T) with Bharat Forge for the prototype design and development of the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA).

The AMCA Project focuses on building India’s indigenous fifth-generation stealth fighter jet, marking a major leap in advanced aerospace and defence technology.

The Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) will be a single-seat, twin-engine stealth aircraft equipped with advanced stealth coatings, next-generation sensors, avionics, and internal weapons bays.

The programme supports the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative by strengthening indigenous defence manufacturing and technological self-reliance.

The project envisions the production of over 125 fighter jets, with induction into the Indian Air Force targeted around 2035.

 

18) Answer: D

Scientists from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) have discovered a new species of Diplura in the eastern Himalayas, named “Lepidocampa sikkimensis”, marking a milestone in Indian entomology.

The discovery ends nearly five decades of limited research on Diplura in India and is the first species of its kind formally described by an Indian research team.

The findings were published on 7 January 2026 in the international taxonomic journal “Zootaxa”.

19) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

INS Tarangini, the Indian Navy’s sail training ship, is among the prominent vessels arriving at Visakhapatnam for the International Fleet Review (IFR) 2026 and multinational naval exercise MILAN, commencing February 18, 2026.

Detailed Explanation:

INS Tarangini, the Indian Navy’s sail training ship, is among the prominent vessels arriving at Visakhapatnam for the International Fleet Review (IFR) 2026 and multinational naval exercise MILAN, commencing February 18, 2026.

Around 75 naval vessels are expected to participate, including 20 foreign warships, highlighting India’s expanding naval diplomacy in the Indo-Pacific.

INS Tarangini was commissioned in 1997 and became the first Indian naval vessel to circumnavigate the globe in 2003–2004.

The ship represented India at the International Fleet Review during the Sri Lankan Navy’s diamond jubilee in December 2010, being the only tall ship present and the first reviewed by the Sri Lankan President.

20) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

• The Henley & Partners Henley Passport Index 2026 ranked 199 passports based on access to 227 destinations worldwide.
• India gained access to The Gambia but lost visa-free status for Iran and Bolivia, resulting in a net decline compared to 2025.

Detailed Explanation:

• The Henley & Partners Henley Passport Index 2026 ranked 199 passports based on access to 227 destinations worldwide.
• The ranking is based on data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
• Access categories considered under the index include:
  – Visa-free entry
  – Visa on arrival
  – Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)
• Destinations requiring prior approval before departure (such as full e-visa applications) score zero points.
• India’s Performance:
  – 2025: Rank 85 | 57 visa-free destinations
  – January 2026: Rank 80 | 55 destinations
  – February 2026: Rank 75 | 56 destinations
• India gained access to The Gambia but lost visa-free status for Iran and Bolivia, resulting in a net decline compared to 2025
  
  

21) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

• Smriti Mandhana was named the BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year 2025 for her outstanding role in India’s historic Women’s World Cup 2025 victory.
• The award ceremony was held in New Delhi on February 16, 2026.

Detailed Explanation:

• Smriti Mandhana was named the BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year 2025 for her outstanding role in India’s historic Women’s World Cup 2025 victory.
• The award ceremony was held in New Delhi on February 16, 2026.
• At 29 years of age, Mandhana played a pivotal role in India’s World Cup triumph, marking a landmark moment in Indian women’s cricket history.
• She described 2025 as a “special year for women’s cricket” in a video message while touring Australia with the Indian team.
• Major achievements of Smriti Mandhana include:
  – Second-highest centuries in Women’s One Day Internationals
  – Third-highest total runs among current women cricketers
  – Fastest 50-over international century (50 balls) by an Indian, surpassing the record of Virat Kohli
• Divya Deshmukh won the Emerging Player of the Year Award for her victory at the International Chess Federation Women’s World Cup at the age of 20.
• Para-Sportswoman of the Year was awarded to Preethi Pal for winning two bronze medals at the Paris Paralympics 2024 (Track and Field).
• The Lifetime Achievement Award was conferred on Anjali Bhagwat, India’s first woman shooter to reach an Olympic final.
  
  

22) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

• Paras Dogra, captain of Jammu & Kashmir, created history by completing 10,000 runs in the Ranji Trophy during the semi-final against Bengal.
• He surpassed the previous record of Wasim Jaffer, who had taken 196 innings to reach the landmark.

Detailed Explanation:

• Paras Dogra, captain of Jammu & Kashmir, created history by completing 10,000 runs in the Ranji Trophy during the semi-final against Bengal.
• He scored 58 runs in the match to reach the milestone.
• Paras Dogra became the fastest batter to score 10,000 runs in Ranji Trophy history, achieving the feat in just 147 innings.
• He surpassed the previous record of Wasim Jaffer, who had taken 196 innings to reach the landmark.
  
  

23) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

• India defeated Pakistan in the 27th Match of Group A of the International Cricket Council Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.
• India successfully defended a competitive total of 175/7 in 20 overs, strengthening their position in the tournament standings.

Detailed Explanation:

• India defeated Pakistan in the 27th Match of Group A of the International Cricket Council Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.
• India successfully defended a competitive total of 175/7 in 20 overs, strengthening their position in the tournament standings.
• Pakistan won the toss and opted to bowl first.
• Ishan Kishan scored a brilliant 77 runs off 40 balls, including 10 fours and 3 sixes, anchoring India’s innings.
• Suryakumar Yadav contributed 32 runs, while Tilak Varma added 25 runs, providing stability during the middle overs.
• Shivam Dube scored 27 runs off 17 balls, and Rinku Singh remained unbeaten on 11 runs off 4 balls, accelerating the scoring in the death overs.

24) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Robert Duvall, legendary Hollywood actor and Academy Award winner, passed away at the age of 95 in Middleburg.

He was born on January 5, 1931, in San Diego.

He was widely known for iconic roles such as Tom Hagen in The Godfather series and Lt. Col. Kilgore in Apocalypse Now.

Detailed Explanation:

Robert Duvall, legendary Hollywood actor and Academy Award winner, passed away at the age of 95 in Middleburg.

He was born on January 5, 1931, in San Diego.

He was widely known for iconic roles such as Tom Hagen in The Godfather series and Lt. Col. Kilgore in Apocalypse Now.

Duvall won the Academy Award for Best Actor for Tender Mercies for portraying alcoholic country singer Mac Sledge.

Over his career, he received seven Academy Award nominations and multiple Golden Globe Awards, marking a distinguished acting legacy

25) Answer: B

• Divya Deshmukh won the Emerging Player of the Year Award for her victory at the International Chess Federation Women’s World Cup at the age of 20.
• Para-Sportswoman of the Year was awarded to Preethi Pal for winning two bronze medals at the Paris Paralympics 2024 (Track and Field).
• The Lifetime Achievement Award was conferred on Anjali Bhagwat, India’s first woman shooter to reach an Olympic final.