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1) As of 2026, The World Bank–approved loan for the West Bengal Health System Reform Program (WBHSRP) has which of the following financial features?

(a) USD 286 million loan with a maturity of 10 years and no grace period

(b) USD 300 million grant with a 5-year implementation period

(c) USD 286 million IBRD loan with a maturity of 16.5 years, including a 3-year grace period

(d) USD 250 million IDA credit repayable over 25 years

(e) USD 286 million loan repayable in 20 years with a 5-year grace period

2) Which bank signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Tamil Nadu to provide enhanced benefits under the Corporate Salary Package (CSP) for State PSU employees?

(a) Bank of Baroda

(b) Punjab National Bank

(c) Canara Bank

(d) State Bank of India

(e) Indian Bank

3) Which institution sanctioned its first international green energy loan of USD 22.5 million for a 100 MW solar power project in Zambia, operating from GIFT City, Gujarat?

(a) Power Finance Corporation Limited (PFC)

(b) IREDA Global Green Energy Finance IFSC Limited (IGGEFIL)

(c) Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA)

(d) REC Limited

(e) National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF)

4) Which life insurance product launched by SBI Life Insurance offers long-term guaranteed benefits, life cover, limited premium payment, and flexible maturity payout options?

(a) SBI Life – Smart Wealth Builder

(b) SBI Life – Smart Elite Plus

(c) SBI Life – Smart Platina Advantage

(d) SBI Life – Saral Jeevan Bima

(e) SBI Life – Retire Smart Plus

5) As of 2026, Nearly two-thirds of India’s record electronics exports of $47 billion in 2025 were contributed by which segment under the government’s incentive framework?

(a) Semiconductor manufacturing under India Semiconductor Mission

(b) Consumer electronics exports under Make in India

(c) Laptop and tablet exports under Electronics Manufacturing Clusters

(d) Telecom equipment exports under Digital India

(e) Smartphone exports under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme

6) The ₹4,775 crore Bembla River Irrigation Project, approved by the Maharashtra Cabinet, will be implemented in _________district.

(a) Yavatmal

(b) Chandrapur

(c) Amravati

(d) Nagpur

(e) Wardha

7) What is the name of the policy notified by India to enable recovery of critical and strategic minerals from mining waste such as mine dumps and overburden?

(a) National Mineral Recycling Policy

(b) Secondary Minerals Utilisation Policy

(c) Mine Waste Management Policy

(d) National Critical Minerals Policy

(e) Tailings Policy

8) What is the significance of the initiative launched by India in the Andaman Sea to promote the Blue Economy?

(a) Coastal shrimp aquaculture expansion project

(b) Deep-sea mineral exploration programme

(c) India’s first-ever open-sea marine fish farming pilot project

(d) National marine biodiversity conservation mission

(e) Offshore wind energy demonstration project

9) Which Railway Protection Force (RPF) officer has been conferred Indian Railways’ highest award for exceptional work in preventing child trafficking and rescuing vulnerable children at railway stations and trains?

(a) Reena Mitra

(b) Anjali Sharma

(c) Chandana Sinha

(d) Pooja Kataria

(e) Sunita Verma

10) Who has been appointed as Vigilance Commissioner in the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) by the President of India in December 2025?

(a) Sanjay Arora

(b) Praveen Vashista

(c) Rakesh Asthana

(d) Alok Verma

(e) Yashovardhan Azad

11) Who has been re-appointed as Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of ICICI Bank for a further two-year term starting October 2026?

(a) Sandeep Bakshi

(b) Aditya Puri

(c) Uday Kotak

(d) Rajnish Kumar

(e) Chanda Kochhar

12) Who was appointed as the new Prime Minister of Yemen by the Presidential Leadership Council on 15 January 2026?

(a) Salem bin Braik

(b) Abdul Aziz Al-Mufarrih

(c) Shaea Muhssin Mohammed Al-Zindani

(d) Ahmed Obeid bin Daghr

(e) Khaled Bahah

13) The 17th edition of the trilateral Coast Guard exercise involving India, Sri Lanka, and Maldives held in January 2026 is called as___________.

(a) SAMPRITI

(b) MITRA SHAKTI

(c) SLINEX

(d) DOSTI

(e) MALINDO

14) The Indian Coast Guard conducted a joint Hazardous and Noxious Substances (HNS) response drill in Mumbai with which country’s coast guard?

(a) United States

(b) Australia

(c) United Kingdom

(d) Singapore

(e)Japan

15) Which US-based company has partnered with BSNL to support the next phase of the Indian Navy’s Satellite Communications (SATCOM) upgrade programme?

(a) SpaceX

(b) Lockheed Martin

(c) Boeing

(d) Viasat, Inc.

(e) Raytheon Technologies

16) As of 2026, Kerala Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation (Milma) partnered with which organisation to set up a food-testing laboratory in Kochi?

(a) Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)

(b) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)

(c) National Dairy Development Board (NDDB)

(d) Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI)

(e) Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)

17) Which shipyard delivered MS Heinz, the first vessel of the HS EcoFreighter series, to a German company, marking its expansion in international commercial shipbuilding?

(a) Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited

(b) Cochin Shipyard Limited

(c) Hindustan Shipyard Limited

(d) Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers

(e) Goa Shipyard Limited

18) The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) issued notices to how many e-commerce platforms for selling unauthorised walkie-talkies?

(a) 8

(b) 10

(c) 12

(d) 13

(e) 15

19) What is the name of the deep-learning tool developed by National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS), Bengaluru to predict how intrinsically disordered proteins (IDPs) bind to their partners?

(a) Disobind

(b) ProteoBind

(c) FoldAI

(d) IDPNet

(e) BioInteract

20) What was India’s rank among 11 Asian countries in the Asia Manufacturing Index (AMI) 2026,is released annually by Dezan Shira & Associates?

(a) 4th

(b) 6th

(c) 9th

(d) 7th

(e) 8th

21) Who is India’s first Olympic medallist in boxing, having won a bronze medal at the Beijing Olympics 2008?

(a) Akhil Kumar

(b) Vijender Singh

(c) Mary Kom

(d) L. Sarita Devi

(e) Devendro Singh

22) Who became India’s 92nd Chess Grandmaster after securing his final GM norm at the Andranik Margaryan Memorial Tournament in Armenia?

(a) Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa

(b) Nihal Sarin

(c) D. Gukesh

(d) Aaryan Varshney

(e) Raunak Sadhwani

23) Which team won their first-ever Vijay Hazare Trophy title by defeating Saurashtra in the final at BCCI Centre of Excellenceat Bengaluru?

(a) Tamil Nadu

(b) Karnataka

(c) Delhi

(d) Mumbai

(e) Vidarbha

24) The West Bengal Health System Reform Program (WBHSRP) received a loan from the International Bank of Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) with which of the following features?

(a) Loan of USD 200 million, maturity 10 years, no grace period

(b) Loan of USD 286 million, maturity 16.5 years, including a 3-year grace period

(c) Loan of USD 300 million, repayable over 20 years, 5-year grace period

(d) Grant of USD 286 million with no repayment

(e) Loan of USD 250 million, repayable in 15 years, 2-year grace period

25) What is the maximum age a person can hold the office of Vigilance Commissioner in India?

(a) 60 years

(b) 62 years

(c) 65 years

(d) 68 years

(e) 70 years

Answers :

1) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The World Bank (WB) approved USD 286 million financing for the West Bengal Health System Reform Program (WBHSRP) to improve quality of life and life expectancy for over 90 million people through equitable access to quality healthcare services.

The program aims to support personalized healthcare services across West Bengal for people over 30 years.

WBHSRP provides digital tracking of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as hypertension and diabetes.

Detailed Explanation:

The World Bank (WB) approved USD 286 million financing for the West Bengal Health System Reform Program (WBHSRP) to improve quality of life and life expectancy for over 90 million people through equitable access to quality healthcare services.

The program aims to support personalized healthcare services across West Bengal for people over 30 years.

WBHSRP provides digital tracking of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as hypertension and diabetes.

The International Bank of Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) approved a loan with a maturity of 16.5 years, including a grace period of 3 years.

Health indicators in West Bengal:

Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) declined from 32 deaths per 1000 births (2012–2018) to 19 deaths per 1000 births (2018–2020).

Total Fertility Rate (TFR) stood at 1.64 births per woman (2019), among the lowest in India.

Life expectancy in the state reached 72 years, above the national average.

Challenges: West Bengal has the second-highest rate of adolescent pregnancies in India (16%), contributing to a Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) of 103 deaths per 1,00,000 live births (2018).

WBHSRP will support strengthening gender-based violence (GBV) services, including targeted interventions for boys, married adolescents, and healthcare providers.

2) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

The State Bank of India (SBI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Tamil Nadu (TN) to provide enhanced benefits under the Corporate Salary Package (CSP) for State Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) employees.

Detailed Explanation:

The State Bank of India (SBI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Tamil Nadu (TN) to provide enhanced benefits under the Corporate Salary Package (CSP) for State Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) employees.

The MoU was signed by C.R. Balaji, Additional Director and ex-officio Joint Secretary, Finance Department, TN, and Smitha S. Nair, Deputy General Manager, SBI.

The Corporate Salary Package (CSP) offers zero-balance salary accounts, concessional interest rates on home, car, and personal loans, and waiver of processing fees across select banking and loan services, ensuring cost savings for employees.

Employees under the CSP receive premium banking support, including dedicated relationship managers, wealth management solutions, and secure, customized digital banking platforms for seamless transactions.

3) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

IREDA Global Green Energy Finance IFSC Limited (IGGEFIL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA), has sanctioned its first international green energy loan.

The loan amount sanctioned is USD 22.5 million to Swarna Solar Limited (SSL).

Detailed Explanation:

IREDA Global Green Energy Finance IFSC Limited (IGGEFIL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA), has sanctioned its first international green energy loan.

The loan amount sanctioned is USD 22.5 million to Swarna Solar Limited (SSL).

The loan is for the development of a 100 Megawatt (MW) Photovoltaic (PV) Solar Power Project.

The solar project will be set up in Serenje District, Central Province of Zambia.

This sanction marks IGGEFIL’s first overseas loan since its incorporation at Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City), Gandhinagar, Gujarat.

Operating from GIFT City enables access to foreign-currency loans, which helps in reducing hedging costs and improving global competitiveness.

4) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

SBI Life Insurance launched ‘SBI Life – Smart Platina Advantage’, an individual, non-linked, non-participating life insurance savings plan offering long-term guaranteed benefits and life insurance protection to support financial goals across life stages, such as children’s education, retirement, and wealth creation.

Detailed Explanation:

SBI Life Insurance launched ‘SBI Life – Smart Platina Advantage’, an individual, non-linked, non-participating life insurance savings plan offering long-term guaranteed benefits and life insurance protection to support financial goals across life stages, such as children’s education, retirement, and wealth creation.

The plan is savings-oriented, providing guaranteed benefits and financial protection throughout the policy term.

Life cover is provided to ensure family security in case of the life assured’s death.

The plan features limited premium payment terms, assured guaranteed additions every policy year, and flexible maturity payout options (lump sum or installments) for post-maturity liquidity.

Minimum annual premium starts from ₹50,000, with tax benefits under Income Tax Act provisions (typically Section 80C and 10(10D)).

5) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

India’s electronics exports crossed $47 billion for the first time in 2025, with smartphone exports under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme contributing nearly two-thirds of the total value.

According to the Department of Commerce, electronics exports reached $47 billion (₹4.15 trillion) in 2025, registering a 37% growth compared to $34.93 billion in 2024.

Detailed Explanation:

India’s electronics exports crossed $47 billion for the first time in 2025, with smartphone exports under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme contributing nearly two-thirds of the total value.

According to the Department of Commerce, electronics exports reached $47 billion (₹4.15 trillion) in 2025, registering a 37% growth compared to $34.93 billion in 2024.

Exports crossed the $4 billion mark in seven out of twelve months, indicating sustained export momentum throughout the year.

December 2025 alone recorded electronics exports of $4.17 billion, reflecting a 16.8% year-on-year increase.

Nearly $30 billion, or about two-thirds of total electronics exports, came from PLI-driven smartphone exports.

6) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

The Maharashtra Cabinet approved the ₹4,775 crore Bembla River Irrigation Project in Yavatmal district and cleared the establishment of a new overseas employment facilitation agency named MAHIMA.

Detailed Explanation:

The Maharashtra Cabinet approved the ₹4,775 crore Bembla River Irrigation Project in Yavatmal district and cleared the establishment of a new overseas employment facilitation agency named MAHIMA.

The Bembla River Irrigation Project will be implemented in Yavatmal district, Maharashtra, to strengthen agricultural infrastructure.

The project will bring 52,423 hectares of land under assured irrigation across five talukas, reducing dependence on monsoon rainfall.

With a total cost of ₹4,775 crore, the project aims to improve crop productivity, enhance farmer incomes, and reduce agrarian distress, particularly in drought-prone Vidarbha region.

7) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

India has notified its first-ever Tailings Policy to enable recovery of critical and strategic minerals from mining waste such as tailings, mine dumps and overburden.

The policy follows a Union Budget announcement on mineral recovery from secondary sources to reduce import dependence and strengthen domestic supply chains.

Detailed Explanation:

India has notified its first-ever Tailings Policy to enable recovery of critical and strategic minerals from mining waste such as tailings, mine dumps and overburden.

The policy follows a Union Budget announcement on mineral recovery from secondary sources to reduce import dependence and strengthen domestic supply chains.

Tailings are waste materials left after extraction of valuable minerals from crushed ore, usually stored in ponds or dumps.

Earlier treated as waste, tailings are now recognised as valuable secondary resources as they often contain critical and companion minerals not economically viable to extract earlier.

The policy provides a structured framework for identification, analysis and economic evaluation of tailings, mine dumps, slags, anode slimes and red mud.

It calls for inter-ministerial coordination, mapping of tailing ponds, assessment of mineral content and evaluation of recoverability.

8) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

India has launched its first-ever open-sea marine fish farming pilot project in the Andaman Sea, marking a shift from coastal aquaculture to open-ocean farming.

The initiative supports sustainable fisheries, livelihood generation, and India’s expanding focus on the Blue Economy.

Detailed Explanation:

India has launched its first-ever open-sea marine fish farming pilot project in the Andaman Sea, marking a shift from coastal aquaculture to open-ocean farming.

The initiative supports sustainable fisheries, livelihood generation, and India’s expanding focus on the Blue Economy.

The project was launched by Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, during a field visit to North Bay, Andaman Sea.

It is described as a landmark effort to unlock the economic potential of India’s oceans, which remained underutilised for decades.

The project reflects increased policy attention on maritime resources since 2014.

The pilot focuses on marine finfish and seaweed cultivation in open-sea conditions, away from the coastline.

9) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Railway Protection Force (RPF) officer Chandana Sinha has been conferred Indian Railways’ highest award for her exceptional contribution to preventing child trafficking and rescuing vulnerable children at railway stations and trains.

Detailed Explanation:

Railway Protection Force (RPF) officer Chandana Sinha has been conferred Indian Railways’ highest award for her exceptional contribution to preventing child trafficking and rescuing vulnerable children at railway stations and trains.

Chandana Sinha is a senior RPF officer known for her ground-level, child-centric approach to safety across railway premises.

She focused not only on enforcement but on identification, rescue, and rehabilitation of trafficked and runaway children.

Her work involved close coordination with Non-Governmental Organisations, Child Welfare Committees, and State authorities, strengthening institutional response to trafficking.

10) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Hon’ble President of India appointed Shri Praveen Vashista as Vigilance Commissioner in the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) through a warrant dated 12 December 2025 under Section 4(1) of the CVC Act, 2003.

Detailed Explanation:

The Hon’ble President of India appointed Shri Praveen Vashista as Vigilance Commissioner in the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) through a warrant dated 12 December 2025 under Section 4(1) of the CVC Act, 2003.

Shri Praveen Vashista took the oath of office on 16 January 2026 before the Central Vigilance Commissioner, authorised by the President under Section 5(3) of the CVC Act, 2003.

Shri Praveen Vashista is an Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of the Bihar Cadre, 1991 batch, with over three decades of experience in law enforcement, crisis response, and security management.

11) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

ICICI Bank Limited has re-appointed Sandeep Bakshi as Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for a further two-year term.

The new tenure of Sandeep Bakshi will be from 04 October 2026 to 03 October 2028.

Detailed Explanation:

ICICI Bank Limited has re-appointed Sandeep Bakshi as Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for a further two-year term.

The new tenure of Sandeep Bakshi will be from 04 October 2026 to 03 October 2028.

The re-appointment is subject to approvals from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), stakeholders, and other statutory authorities, as required.

Sandeep Bakshi was first appointed as MD & CEO in October 2018, and his previous term was extended till October 2026.

12) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) appointed Shaea Muhssin Mohammed Al-Zindani as the new Prime Minister of Yemen on 15 January 2026.

Detailed Explanation:

Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) appointed Shaea Muhssin Mohammed Al-Zindani as the new Prime Minister of Yemen on 15 January 2026.

Shaea Muhssin Mohammed Al-Zindani was serving as Foreign Minister of Yemen (Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates) before his elevation as Prime Minister.

He succeeded Salem bin Braik (Salem Saleh bin Braik), who formally submitted his resignation during a meeting

13) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

The 17th edition of the biennial trilateral Coast Guard exercise ‘DOSTI 17’ commenced in Male, Maldives, involving the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG), and Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) Coast Guard from 17–19 January 2026.

Detailed Explanation:

The 17th edition of the biennial trilateral Coast Guard exercise ‘DOSTI 17’ commenced in Male, Maldives, involving the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG), and Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) Coast Guard from 17–19 January 2026.

India’s delegation is led by Director General Paramesh Sivamani, while Sri Lanka is represented by Admiral Rohan Joseph, DG of SLCG.

The harbour phase of the exercise was held from 17–19 January 2026, followed by an operational sea phase.

During the harbour phase, the exercise focused on MARPOL-based marine pollution response drills, promoting reciprocal learning and strengthening operational capabilities among participants.

14) Answer: E

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and the Japan Coast Guard (JCG) conducted a joint Hazardous and Noxious Substances (HNS) response drill in Mumbai, strengthening maritime partnership and commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific.

Japan Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Yoshio Seguchi led a high-level delegation and visited the ICG Regional Headquarters (West).

15) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

BSNL (Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited) has partnered with Viasat, Inc. (USA) to support the next phase of the Indian Navy’s Satellite Communications (SATCOM) upgrade programme.

The partnership focuses on integrating Viasat’s Ka-band satellite systems with BSNL’s L-band network, enabling multi-band SATCOM connectivity for the Indian Navy (IN).

Detailed Explanation:

BSNL (Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited) has partnered with Viasat, Inc. (USA) to support the next phase of the Indian Navy’s Satellite Communications (SATCOM) upgrade programme.

The partnership focuses on integrating Viasat’s Ka-band satellite systems with BSNL’s L-band network, enabling multi-band SATCOM connectivity for the Indian Navy (IN).

The collaboration aims to enhance coverage, reliability, and secure communication for critical naval operations.

Viasat will manage the programme through its International Government team under the Communication Services segment.

BSNL will provide gateway infrastructure, system integration, and strategic support for the naval SATCOM network.

16) Answer: C

Kerala Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation (Milma) has partnered with the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) to operationalise a food-testing laboratory in Kochi.

The laboratory, named NDDB CALF (Centre for Analysis and Learning in Livestock and Food) Laboratory, will function as a branch of NDDB CALF Limited.

The laboratory will be inaugurated by Union Minister of State George Kurian, highlighting government support for dairy and food safety initiatives.

17) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) has delivered MS Heinz, the first vessel of the HS EcoFreighter series of Multi-Purpose Vessels (MPVs).

Detailed Explanation:

Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) has delivered MS Heinz, the first vessel of the HS EcoFreighter series of Multi-Purpose Vessels (MPVs).

The vessel was delivered to HS Schiffahrts UG & Co, Germany, marking CSL’s expansion in the international commercial shipbuilding market.

MS Heinz was designed by Groot Ship Design, Netherlands, and constructed in compliance with Det Norske Veritas (DNV) Classification Rules.

The delivery and acceptance were formalized through a virtual ceremony, signed by CSL Director (Operations) S Harikrishnan and HS Schiffahrts Director Heinz Josef Schepers.

18) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) took suo motu action against e-commerce platforms for selling unauthorised walkie-talkies, violating the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 and telecom laws.

Notices were issued to 13 platforms after identifying over 16,970 non-compliant listings, including Amazon, Flipkart, Meesho, JioMart, Meta Platforms Inc. (Facebook Marketplace), Chimiya, Talk Pro, among others.

Detailed Explanation:

The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) took suo motu action against e-commerce platforms for selling unauthorised walkie-talkies, violating the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 and telecom laws.

Notices were issued to 13 platforms after identifying over 16,970 non-compliant listings, including Amazon, Flipkart, Meesho, JioMart, Meta Platforms Inc. (Facebook Marketplace), Chimiya, Talk Pro, among others.

Final orders were issued against 8 entities, imposing penalties totaling ₹44 lakh for misleading advertisements, unfair trade practices, and violation of consumer rights.

The violations involved the sale of Personal Mobile Radios (PMRs) operating outside the licence-exempt 446.0–446.2 MHz band, without Equipment Type Approval (ETA) or proper disclosure of licensing requirements.

19) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS), under the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Bengaluru, has developed a deep-learning tool named Disobind to predict how intrinsically disordered proteins (IDPs) bind to their partners.

Detailed Explanation:

National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS), under the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Bengaluru, has developed a deep-learning tool named Disobind to predict how intrinsically disordered proteins (IDPs) bind to their partners.

Intrinsically Disordered Proteins (IDPs) lack a fixed three-dimensional structure, unlike most proteins, and are central to cellular processes such as signalling networks, gene expression regulation, protein folding, quality control, and formation of cellular condensates.

The flexibility of IDPs makes them difficult to analyse with conventional structural biology techniques, creating a challenge in molecular biology and disease research.

Disobind uses protein language models, a form of artificial intelligence (AI) trained on millions of protein sequences, to predict which regions of a disordered protein interact with a binding partner.

20) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

India has been ranked 6th among 11 Asian countries in the Asia Manufacturing Index (AMI) 2026, reflecting steady progress but highlighting gaps in competitiveness.

The Asia Manufacturing Index is released annually by Dezan Shira & Associates, a pan-Asian advisory firm headquartered in Hong Kong.

Detailed Explanation:

India has been ranked 6th among 11 Asian countries in the Asia Manufacturing Index (AMI) 2026, reflecting steady progress but highlighting gaps in competitiveness.

The Asia Manufacturing Index is released annually by Dezan Shira & Associates, a pan-Asian advisory firm headquartered in Hong Kong.

It assesses manufacturing competitiveness using 8 key pillars: economy, political risk, business environment, international trade, tax policy, infrastructure, workforce, and innovation.

These pillars are evaluated through 43 sub-parameters, providing a detailed comparison of manufacturing readiness and long-term potential across Asia.

India’s 6th position places it in the mid-tier of the Asian manufacturing landscape.

Strengths highlighted include a large domestic market, improving infrastructure, and a growing workforce.

21) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Vijender Singh is India’s first Olympic medallist in boxing, having won a bronze medal at the Beijing Olympics 2008.

Detailed Explanation:

Vijender Singh is India’s first Olympic medallist in boxing, having won a bronze medal at the Beijing Olympics 2008.

He has represented India for nearly two decades in major international events including the Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, and World Championships.

His long competitive career provided exposure to international training systems, competition structures, and governance models, aiding his transition from athlete to administrator.

22) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Indian chess player Aaryan Varshney became India’s 92nd Grandmaster after securing his final GM norm at the Andranik Margaryan Memorial Tournament in Armenia.

Detailed Explanation:

Indian chess player Aaryan Varshney became India’s 92nd Grandmaster after securing his final GM norm at the Andranik Margaryan Memorial Tournament in Armenia.

Aaryan Varshney, a 21-year-old Delhi-based player, won the Andranik Margaryan Memorial Tournament with one round to spare.

He achieved his third and final GM norm after holding a crucial draw against FM Tyhran Ambartsumian in the eighth round of the tournament.

23) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

Vidarbha won their first-ever Vijay Hazare Trophy title, defeating Saurashtra by 38 runs in the final held at the BCCI Centre of Excellence, Bengaluru.

This victory marked a historic milestone for Vidarbha in India’s premier domestic List A (50-over) tournament.

Detailed Explanation:

Vidarbha won their first-ever Vijay Hazare Trophy title, defeating Saurashtra by 38 runs in the final held at the BCCI Centre of Excellence, Bengaluru.

This victory marked a historic milestone for Vidarbha in India’s premier domestic List A (50-over) tournament.

Vidarbha put up a strong batting performance, posting 317 runs, driven by a match-winning century by opener Atharva Taide, who scored 128 runs.

It was Taide’s finest List A knock and provided a solid foundation in a high-pressure final.

In reply, Saurashtra were bowled out for 279 in 48.5 overs while chasing 318.

Prerak Mankad (88) and Chirag Jani (64) offered resistance with a key partnership, but the required run rate increased after their dismissals.

24) Answer: B

WBHSRP provides digital tracking of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as hypertension and diabetes.

The International Bank of Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) approved a loan with a maturity of 16.5 years, including a grace period of 3 years

25) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The Vigilance Commissioner supervises vigilance administration and advises on corruption-related matters in Central Government organisations.

The tenure of a Vigilance Commissioner is four years or until attaining the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.

Detailed Explanation:

The Vigilance Commissioner supervises vigilance administration and advises on corruption-related matters in Central Government organisations.

The tenure of a Vigilance Commissioner is four years or until attaining the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.

The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) is the apex statutory body mandated to combat corruption and ensure integrity in the Central Government of India.

The CVC was established in 1964 based on the Santhanam Committee recommendations (1962–64) and was granted statutory status in 1998, formalised under the CVC Act, 2003.

The CVC consists of a Central Vigilance Commissioner and up to two Vigilance Commissioners, appointed by the President based on a committee recommendation headed by the Prime Minister, with the Union Home Minister and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha as members.