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1) According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Financial Stability Report (FSR), which category of banks recorded the highest loan write-off ratio during FY2025–26?

(a) Public Sector Banks (PSBs) – 24.3%

(b) Private Sector Banks – 49.7%

(c) Foreign Banks – 39.6%

(d) Small Finance Banks – 33.2%

(e) Regional Rural Banks – 28.5%

 

2)  Recently, the Board of ICICI Prudential Life Insurance approved a proposal to rename the company, subject to IRDAI approval. What is the proposed new name?

(a) ICICI Insurance Limited

(b) ICICI Life Insurance Limited

(c) ICICI General Insurance Limited

(d) ICICI Prudential Financial Services Limited

(e) ICICI Assurance Limited

 

3) Recently, Shabdalok (Museum of Words), seen in the news, is India's first immersive language museum located at which place?

(a) National Museum, New Delhi

(b) Salar Jung Museum, Hyderabad

(c) National Library, Kolkata

(d) Indian Museum, Kolkata

(e) Victoria Memorial, Kolkata

 

4) Recently, who has been appointed as the Chairperson of the National Commission for Minorities (NCM)?

(a) Harjit Singh Grewal

(b) Iqbal Singh Lalpura

(c) Munawari Begum

(d) Glenn E. Souza Ticlo

(e) Kiren Rijiju

 

5) Recently, the Indian Air Force (IAF) is participating in Exercise Pitch Black 2026, hosted by which country's air force?

(a) United States Air Force

(b) Royal Canadian Air Force

(c) Royal Air Force of the United Kingdom

(d) French Air and Space Force

(e) Royal Australian Air Force

 

6) Recently, which Indian bank is expected to participate as the only Indian lender in the global consortium financing Sun Pharmaceutical Industries' acquisition of Organon & Co.?

(a) Punjab National Bank

(b) Bank of Baroda

(c) Canara Bank

(d) State Bank of India

(e) Union Bank of India

 

7) Recently, what is the name of the mission under which India's first privately developed orbital-class launch vehicle, Vikram-1, was successfully launched?

(a) Mission Gaganyaan

(b) Mission Aagaman

(c) Mission Antriksh

(d) Mission Udaan

(e) Mission Prarambh

 

8) Recently, which organisation granted technical approval to Reliance Jio to deploy a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellation of around 1,600 satellites?

(a) Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

(b) Department of Telecommunications (DoT)

(c) Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe)

(d) Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI)

(e) International Telecommunication Union (ITU)

 

9) Recently, India's first-ever geothermal wells have been commissioned at which location?

(a) Puga Valley, Ladakh

(b) Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh

(c) Kutch, Gujarat

(d) Munnar, Kerala

(e) Spiti Valley, Himachal Pradesh

 

10) Recently, the White Rabbit Technology-based Indian Standard Time (IST) Distribution Demonstration Network was launched under which initiative?

(a) Digital India Mission

(b) One Nation, One Time

(c) National Time Grid Mission

(d) BharatNet Programme

(e) India Stack Initiative

 

11) Recently, Captain Aman Johri successfully completed a microgravity research flight under which project?

(a) Project Gaganyaan

(b) Project Astra Farm

(c) Project Antriksh Krishi

(d) Project Space Harvest

(e) Project AgriSat

 

12) Recently, CSIR–Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (CSIR-IICT) developed India's first indigenous process technology for manufacturing which next-generation green refrigerant?

(a) HFC-134a

(b) HCFC-22

(c) HFO-1234yf

(d) Ammonia (R-717)

(e) Carbon Dioxide (R-744)

 

13) Recently, India's drug regulator (CDSCO) approved Novo Nordisk's Wegovy (Semaglutide Injection 2.4 mg) for the treatment of which disease?

(a) Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)

(b) Wilson's Disease

(c) Hepatitis B

(d) Liver Cirrhosis

(e) Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis (MASH)

 

14) Recently, the Aadhaar App made which Aadhaar-related service free of cost until 31 December 2026?

(a) Address update

(b) Mobile number update

(c) Biometric update

(d) Email update

(e) Aadhaar enrolment

 

15) Recently, which Indian cricketer became the first Indian men’s player to score an ODI century at Lord’s Cricket Ground, London?

(a) Virat Kohli

(b) Sachin Tendulkar

(c) Rohit Sharma

(d) Sourav Ganguly

(e) KL Rahul

 

16) Recently, PV Sindhu became the first Indian badminton player to achieve which milestone?

(a) Win a BWF Super 100 tournament

(b) Win a BWF Super 300 tournament

(c) Win a BWF Super 500 tournament

(d) Win a BWF Super 750 tournament

(e) Win a BWF Super 1000 tournament

17) Recently, Lionel Messi became the first footballer to achieve which FIFA World Cup milestone?

(a) Play in three different FIFA World Cup finals

(b) Captain a team in three FIFA World Cup finals

(c) Score in three FIFA World Cup finals

(d) Win three FIFA World Cup titles

(e) Play in four FIFA World Cups as captain

 

18) Recently, which edition of the International Biology Olympiad (IBO) was held in Vilnius, Lithuania, where India won 1 Gold and 3 Silver medals?

(a) 37th

(b) 36th

(c) 35th

(d) 38th

(e) 39th

 

19) Recently, India created history by winning four Gold medals at which edition of the International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO) was held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan?

(a) 55th

(b) 56th

(c) 57th

(d) 58th

(e) 59th

 

20) Recently, consider the following statements regarding the 2026 FIFA World Cup:

1. Spain won the 2026 FIFA World Cup by defeating Argentina in the final.
2. Rodri won the FIFA World Cup Golden Ball as the Best Player of the Tournament.
3. Lionel Messi finished as the runner-up for the Golden Ball.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(a) Only 1

(b) Only 2

(c) Only 1 and 2

(d) Only 2 and 3

(e) All the above

Answers:

1) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Financial Stability Report (FSR), Private Sector Banks wrote off 49.7% of their Non-Performing Assets (NPAs) in FY2025–26, compared to 24.3% by Public Sector Banks (PSBs).

Public Sector Banks (PSBs) held the largest share of bad loans, accounting for 63.2% of the total NPAs in the Indian banking system.

The Indian banking sector wrote off approximately ₹1.28 lakh crore of bad loans during FY2025–26, with an overall write-off ratio of 33.2%.

Foreign Banks recorded a write-off ratio of 39.6% during FY2025–26.

Private Sector Banks relied more on loan write-offs and provisioning buffers to improve their balance sheets due to higher defaults in unsecured retail loans, microfinance, personal loans, credit cards, and unsecured business loans.

Detailed Explanation:

According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Financial Stability Report (FSR), Private Sector Banks wrote off 49.7% of their Non-Performing Assets (NPAs) in FY2025–26, compared to 24.3% by Public Sector Banks (PSBs).

Public Sector Banks (PSBs) held the largest share of bad loans, accounting for 63.2% of the total NPAs in the Indian banking system.

The Indian banking sector wrote off approximately ₹1.28 lakh crore of bad loans during FY2025–26, with an overall write-off ratio of 33.2%.

Foreign Banks recorded a write-off ratio of 39.6% during FY2025–26.

Private Sector Banks relied more on loan write-offs and provisioning buffers to improve their balance sheets due to higher defaults in unsecured retail loans, microfinance, personal loans, credit cards, and unsecured business loans.

Public Sector Banks (PSBs) focused primarily on the long-term recovery of stressed assets instead of aggressive write-offs, despite holding the highest share of NPAs.

The write-off and recovery measures significantly improved the banking sector's asset quality, reducing the Gross Non-Performing Assets (GNPA) ratio to a multi-decade low of 1.8% in March 2026, compared to 7.3% in March 2021.

 

2) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Board of ICICI Prudential Life Insurance approved a proposal to rename the company as ICICI Life Insurance Limited, subject to approval from the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI).

The proposed name change follows Prudential Corporation Holdings' decision to acquire a 75% stake in Bharti Life Insurance, requiring it to be reclassified from a Promoter to an Investor in ICICI Prudential Life Insurance.

The renaming aims to align the company's corporate identity with its revised promoter structure after Prudential Corporation Holdings reduces its shareholding from about 22% to below 10%.

Detailed Explanation:

The Board of ICICI Prudential Life Insurance approved a proposal to rename the company as ICICI Life Insurance Limited, subject to approval from the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI).

The proposed name change follows Prudential Corporation Holdings' decision to acquire a 75% stake in Bharti Life Insurance, requiring it to be reclassified from a Promoter to an Investor in ICICI Prudential Life Insurance.

The renaming aims to align the company's corporate identity with its revised promoter structure after Prudential Corporation Holdings reduces its shareholding from about 22% to below 10%.

Prudential Corporation Holdings announced the acquisition of a 75% stake in Bharti Life Insurance from Bharti Enterprises for ₹3,500 crore, subject to regulatory approvals.

As part of the reclassification process, Prudential Corporation Holdings has agreed to reduce its stake below 10%, abstain from voting on special resolutions (except where its rights are affected), and withdraw its nominee director from the board until the process is completed.

During the period FY2020–21 to FY2024–25, Public Sector Banks wrote off approximately ₹5.81 lakh crore of bad loans, while Private Sector Banks wrote off around ₹3.09 lakh crore.

 

3) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Shabdalok (Museum of Words), India’s first immersive language museum, was inaugurated by Union Home Minister Amit Shah at the National Library, Kolkata, West Bengal.

The museum has been established by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India to preserve and showcase India’s rich linguistic heritage through modern technology.

Shabdalok aims to educate visitors about the evolution of Indian languages, from oral traditions to written literature, through interactive and immersive experiences.

Detailed Explanation:

Shabdalok (Museum of Words), India’s first immersive language museum, was inaugurated by Union Home Minister Amit Shah at the National Library, Kolkata, West Bengal.

The museum has been established by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India to preserve and showcase India’s rich linguistic heritage through modern technology.

Shabdalok aims to educate visitors about the evolution of Indian languages, from oral traditions to written literature, through interactive and immersive experiences.

Unlike traditional museums, Shabdalok uses advanced technologies such as:

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Augmented Reality (AR)

Virtual Reality (VR)

Holograms

Gesture recognition

Interactive displays

Audio-visual storytelling

The museum is located inside Belvedere House at the National Library campus, Kolkata, West Bengal. Belvedere House has been associated with the National Library since 1948.

 

4) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Harjit Singh Grewal was appointed as the Chairperson of the National Commission for Minorities (NCM), with the appointment notified by the Ministry of Minority Affairs.

The Chairperson's post had remained vacant since April 2025 after the completion of the tenure of Iqbal Singh Lalpura.

Harjit Singh Grewal will serve a 3-year tenure from the date of assuming office or until further orders.

Detailed Explanation:

Harjit Singh Grewal was appointed as the Chairperson of the National Commission for Minorities (NCM), with the appointment notified by the Ministry of Minority Affairs.

The Chairperson's post had remained vacant since April 2025 after the completion of the tenure of Iqbal Singh Lalpura.

Harjit Singh Grewal will serve a 3-year tenure from the date of assuming office or until further orders.

Along with him, Munawari Begum was appointed as the Vice-Chairperson, and Glenn E. Souza Ticlo was appointed as a Member of the NCM.

The National Commission for Minorities (NCM) is a Statutory Body constituted under the National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992.

The NCM functions at the Union Government level and addresses matters concerning notified minority communities in India.

 

5) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is participating in Exercise Pitch Black 2026, the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF)'s premier biennial multinational air combat exercise, scheduled from 20 July to 7 August 2026 at RAAF Base Darwin, Northern Australia.

Exercise Pitch Black derives its name from its focus on night flying over the vast unpopulated regions of Northern Australia and has a 45-year history as one of the world's leading multinational air warfare exercises.

Detailed Explanation:

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is participating in Exercise Pitch Black 2026, the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF)'s premier biennial multinational air combat exercise, scheduled from 20 July to 7 August 2026 at RAAF Base Darwin, Northern Australia.

Exercise Pitch Black derives its name from its focus on night flying over the vast unpopulated regions of Northern Australia and has a 45-year history as one of the world's leading multinational air warfare exercises.

The 2026 edition features one of the largest-ever multinational contingents, bringing together military personnel for Large Force Employment (LFE) missions and multinational air combat operations.

The IAF contingent comprises pilots, engineers, technicians, controllers, and subject-matter experts, demonstrating India's advanced operational capabilities.

The IAF is deploying Rafale multirole fighter aircraft, supported by C-17 Globemaster III strategic transport aircraft and IL-78 Air-to-Air Refuelling aircraft in combat support roles.

6) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

State Bank of India (SBI) plans to join a consortium of global lenders to finance Sun Pharmaceutical Industries' acquisition of US-based Organon & Co. in an overseas deal valued at US$11.75–12 billion, subject to board approval.

SBI is expected to commit up to US$1 billion, becoming the only Indian bank participating in the syndicated loan alongside global lenders such as Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase, and Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG).

Detailed Explanation:

State Bank of India (SBI) plans to join a consortium of global lenders to finance Sun Pharmaceutical Industries' acquisition of US-based Organon & Co. in an overseas deal valued at US$11.75–12 billion, subject to board approval.

SBI is expected to commit up to US$1 billion, becoming the only Indian bank participating in the syndicated loan alongside global lenders such as Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase, and Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG).

Around US$10 billion of the acquisition cost will be financed through debt, while Sun Pharma will contribute approximately US$1.75 billion as equity.

The transaction is among the first major acquisition financing deals involving a Public Sector Bank (PSB) after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) permitted domestic banks in February 2026 to finance corporate takeovers.

The proposed acquisition will significantly strengthen Sun Pharma's global footprint, positioning it among the Top 25 pharmaceutical companies in the world.

Following the acquisition, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries is also expected to become the 7th-largest biosimilars company globally.

 

7) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Skyroot Aerospace Private Limited, a Hyderabad (Telangana)-based private spacetech company, successfully launched Vikram-1, India’s first privately developed orbital-class launch vehicle, under Mission Aagaman (Arrival) from Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC-SHAR), Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.

With this mission, India became the 3rd country after the United States (USA) and China to achieve private orbital launch capability, following the Indian Space Policy, 2023.

Detailed Explanation:

Skyroot Aerospace Private Limited, a Hyderabad (Telangana)-based private spacetech company, successfully launched Vikram-1, India’s first privately developed orbital-class launch vehicle, under Mission Aagaman (Arrival) from Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC-SHAR), Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.

With this mission, India became the 3rd country after the United States (USA) and China to achieve private orbital launch capability, following the Indian Space Policy, 2023.

Skyroot Aerospace was founded in 2018 and previously created history by launching Vikram-S, India’s first private suborbital rocket, in November 2022.

Mission Aagaman marked India’s entry into the private orbital launch era and a major milestone in expanding the country’s commercial space ecosystem.

Vikram-1 is a four-stage, 22-metre (seven-storey) tall, 1.7-metre diameter orbital launch vehicle built using an all-carbon composite structure for lightweight and high-performance operations.

Vikram-1 successfully injected all payloads into a 450-km Low Earth Orbit (LEO) at an inclination of 60°, achieving a successful maiden orbital launch.

The rocket has a payload capacity of up to 350 kg to Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and completed its maiden mission in approximately 15.46–17 minutes, covering 14 flight phases.

 

8) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited (Jio), the telecom arm of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), received technical approval from the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) to deploy a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellation of around 1,600 satellites.

The proposal was evaluated in consultation with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Wireless Planning & Coordination (WPC) Wing of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) under the Ministry of Communications.

Detailed Explanation:

Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited (Jio), the telecom arm of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), received technical approval from the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) to deploy a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellation of around 1,600 satellites.

The proposal was evaluated in consultation with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Wireless Planning & Coordination (WPC) Wing of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) under the Ministry of Communications.

The approval enables Reliance Jio to move forward with plans to establish India's first indigenous satellite broadband constellation.

Following the clearance, Jio will apply for global orbital slots through the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the international body responsible for regulating satellite frequencies and orbital locations.

The proposed satellite network will have a total capacity of 4.5–5 Terabits Per Second (Tbps), making it one of the highest-capacity satellite broadband constellations planned in India

 

9) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

India commissioned its first-ever geothermal wells at Puga Valley, Ladakh, marking a major milestone in the country's renewable energy sector.

The project was inaugurated by Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena at Puga Valley, Ladakh, located at an altitude of over 14,000 feet.

Two geothermal wells, each drilled to a depth of 1,000 metres, have been successfully commissioned, making them the deepest geothermal wells in India.

Detailed Explanation:

India commissioned its first-ever geothermal wells at Puga Valley, Ladakh, marking a major milestone in the country's renewable energy sector.

The project was inaugurated by Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena at Puga Valley, Ladakh, located at an altitude of over 14,000 feet.

Two geothermal wells, each drilled to a depth of 1,000 metres, have been successfully commissioned, making them the deepest geothermal wells in India.

The wells were developed by the ONGC Energy Centre as part of India's efforts to harness geothermal energy for clean and sustainable power generation.

The first well reached its target depth of 1,000 metres on 22 May 2026, while the second well was spudded on 3 June 2026 and completed on 8 July 2026.

A maximum temperature of 135°C was recorded at a depth of 400 metres, with further testing underway to evaluate deeper reservoir temperatures and geothermal potential.

 

10) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi (Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution (MoCAF&PD) and Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE)) inaugurated the White Rabbit Technology-based Indian Standard Time (IST) Distribution Demonstration Network at the Regional Reference Standards Laboratory (RRSL), Jakkur, Bengaluru, Karnataka.

The initiative has been launched under the vision of “One Nation, One Time” to establish a uniform, highly precise, secure, and indigenous Indian Standard Time (IST) network, reducing India’s dependence on foreign GPS-based time sources and strengthening digital sovereignty.

Detailed Explanation:

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi (Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution (MoCAF&PD) and Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE)) inaugurated the White Rabbit Technology-based Indian Standard Time (IST) Distribution Demonstration Network at the Regional Reference Standards Laboratory (RRSL), Jakkur, Bengaluru, Karnataka.

The initiative has been launched under the vision of “One Nation, One Time” to establish a uniform, highly precise, secure, and indigenous Indian Standard Time (IST) network, reducing India’s dependence on foreign GPS-based time sources and strengthening digital sovereignty.

The Demonstration Network enables the secure dissemination of UTC (NPLI)-traceable Indian Standard Time (IST) using Precision Time Protocol (PTP)-based White Rabbit Technology.

White Rabbit Technology is an Ethernet-based precision time synchronisation protocol that combines Precision Time Protocol (PTP) with Synchronous Ethernet (SyncE) to provide sub-nanosecond accuracy over fibre-optic networks.

The indigenous IST distribution system provides highly accurate, secure, resilient, and reliable time synchronisation for critical national infrastructure.

 

11) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Captain Aman Johri, an Indian Analog Astronaut, successfully completed a microgravity research flight under Project Astra Farm, marking a major milestone in India's space biotechnology and sustainable space food systems.

The mission focused on studying Maharashtra-grown onions and potatoes, which were flown aboard a specially designed passive microgravity payload.

The research was conducted in collaboration with the National Research Council Canada (NRC-CNRC) to analyse the behaviour of agricultural crops under microgravity conditions.

Detailed Explanation:

Captain Aman Johri, an Indian Analog Astronaut, successfully completed a microgravity research flight under Project Astra Farm, marking a major milestone in India's space biotechnology and sustainable space food systems.

The mission focused on studying Maharashtra-grown onions and potatoes, which were flown aboard a specially designed passive microgravity payload.

The research was conducted in collaboration with the National Research Council Canada (NRC-CNRC) to analyse the behaviour of agricultural crops under microgravity conditions.

The microgravity experiment exposed plant tissues and cells to reduced-gravity conditions to understand their biological and structural responses.

Project Astra Farm is among India's first initiatives integrating space agriculture, food technology, and crop resilience for supporting future human space missions and long-term food security.

The findings will help scientists understand how plant tissues and cellular structures adapt to microgravity, contributing to the development of space farming technologies.

 

12) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

CSIR–Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (CSIR-IICT), Hyderabad has developed India's first indigenous process technology for manufacturing Hydrofluoroolefin-1234yf (HFO-1234yf), a next-generation green refrigerant for refrigeration and air-conditioning systems.

HFO-1234yf is designed to replace Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) because it has Zero Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP), Very Low Global Warming Potential (GWP), and a short atmospheric lifetime of about 11 days.

In comparison, Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) have an atmospheric lifetime of around 13.8 years, making HFO-1234yf a more environmentally sustainable refrigerant.

Detailed Explanation:

CSIR–Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (CSIR-IICT), Hyderabad has developed India's first indigenous process technology for manufacturing Hydrofluoroolefin-1234yf (HFO-1234yf), a next-generation green refrigerant for refrigeration and air-conditioning systems.

HFO-1234yf is designed to replace Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) because it has Zero Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP), Very Low Global Warming Potential (GWP), and a short atmospheric lifetime of about 11 days.

In comparison, Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) have an atmospheric lifetime of around 13.8 years, making HFO-1234yf a more environmentally sustainable refrigerant.

The development supports India's commitment under the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol, which aims to phase down the production and consumption of Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

India will implement the HFC phase-down in four stages, with 10% reduction in 2032, 20% in 2037, 30% in 2042, and 85% in 2047.

 

13) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

India's drug regulator, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO), approved Novo Nordisk's Wegovy (Semaglutide Injection 2.4 mg) for the treatment of Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis (MASH).

The approval covers noncirrhotic MASH in adults with moderate to advanced liver fibrosis, along with a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity.

Wegovy became the first and only GLP-1 Receptor Agonist (GLP-1 RA) approved globally and in India for treating noncirrhotic MASH with moderate to advanced liver fibrosis.

Detailed Explanation:

India's drug regulator, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO), approved Novo Nordisk's Wegovy (Semaglutide Injection 2.4 mg) for the treatment of Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis (MASH).

The approval covers noncirrhotic MASH in adults with moderate to advanced liver fibrosis, along with a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity.

Wegovy became the first and only GLP-1 Receptor Agonist (GLP-1 RA) approved globally and in India for treating noncirrhotic MASH with moderate to advanced liver fibrosis.

MASH (Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis) is a progressive liver disease caused by fat accumulation in the liver, leading to chronic inflammation and liver damage.

MASH is part of the broader Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) spectrum, which is associated with obesity, type 2 diabetes, and dyslipidaemia.

Wegovy contains Semaglutide, a GLP-1 Receptor Agonist, widely used for chronic weight management and metabolic disease treatment.

14) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

The Aadhaar App has crossed 40 million (4 crore) downloads, highlighting the growing trust of residents in digital-first identity services.

The Aadhaar App serves as a one-stop digital platform for Aadhaar-related services, including address update, mobile number update, email update, biometric lock/unlock, and e-Aadhaar download.

Since the launch of the email update feature on 1 July 2026, around 12.5 lakh email addresses have been added or updated through the Aadhaar App.

Detailed Explanation:

The Aadhaar App has crossed 40 million (4 crore) downloads, highlighting the growing trust of residents in digital-first identity services.

The Aadhaar App serves as a one-stop digital platform for Aadhaar-related services, including address update, mobile number update, email update, biometric lock/unlock, and e-Aadhaar download.

Since its launch, the Aadhaar App has facilitated over 11.65 lakh address updates, enabling users to update their Aadhaar address from home without visiting an Aadhaar Centre.

The app has enabled nearly 49 lakh mobile number updates, helping residents maintain accurate contact information linked with Aadhaar.

Since the launch of the email update feature on 1 July 2026, around 12.5 lakh email addresses have been added or updated through the Aadhaar App.

The email update service, previously priced at ₹75, has been made free of cost on the Aadhaar App until 31 December 2026.

 

15) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

India captain Rohit Sharma became the first Indian men’s cricketer to score an One Day International (ODI) century at Lord’s Cricket Ground,  London, England, during the India–England ODI series.

Rohit Sharma scored his 34th One Day International century, helping India chase 387/3 posted by England, led by Ben Duckett’s 141-run innings.

At 39 years and 80 days, Rohit Sharma became the oldest Indian cricketer to score an international century across all formats, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar’s record of 38 years and 327 days.

Detailed Explanation:

India captain Rohit Sharma became the first Indian men’s cricketer to score an One Day International (ODI) century at Lord’s Cricket Ground,  London, England, during the India–England ODI series.

Rohit Sharma scored his 34th One Day International century, helping India chase 387/3 posted by England, led by Ben Duckett’s 141-run innings.

At 39 years and 80 days, Rohit Sharma became the oldest Indian cricketer to score an international century across all formats, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar’s record of 38 years and 327 days.

Rohit Sharma also became the visiting batter with the most One Day International centuries in a single foreign country, scoring 8 centuries in England, surpassing:

Sachin Tendulkar – 7 centuries (United Arab Emirates)

Saeed Anwar (Pakistan) – 7 centuries (United Arab Emirates)

AB de Villiers (South Africa) – 7 centuries (India)

The century was Rohit Sharma’s 46th international century as an opening batter, overtaking Sachin Tendulkar’s 45 centuries as an opener for India.

During the match, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli played their 400th international match together.

 

16) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Pusarla Venkata Sindhu (PV Sindhu) created history by winning the BWF Japan Open 2026 title, defeating World No. 3 Akane Yamaguchi (Japan) in the final by 21-17, 21-17 at Tokyo, Japan.

With this victory, PV Sindhu became the first Indian badminton player to win a BWF Super 750 tournament.

The victory marked Sindhu’s return to a major international title after winning the BWF World Championships 2019 and ended her long wait for a prestigious title.

She also became the oldest woman player (31 years) to win a BWF Super 750 title.

Detailed Explanation:

Pusarla Venkata Sindhu (PV Sindhu) created history by winning the BWF Japan Open 2026 title, defeating World No. 3 Akane Yamaguchi (Japan) in the final by 21-17, 21-17 at Tokyo, Japan.

With this victory, PV Sindhu became the first Indian badminton player to win a BWF Super 750 tournament.

The victory marked Sindhu’s return to a major international title after winning the BWF World Championships 2019 and ended her long wait for a prestigious title.

She also became the oldest woman player (31 years) to win a BWF Super 750 title.

Before this achievement, Sindhu’s last title came at the Syed Modi International 2024 (BWF Super 300 tournament).

The Japan Open 2026 final was the 30th career meeting between PV Sindhu and Akane Yamaguchi, with Sindhu securing victory in straight games.

 

17) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Argentina's Lionel Messi created history by becoming the first footballer to play in three different FIFA World Cup finals after featuring in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final against Spain at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, United States.

At 39 years of age, Messi also became the oldest outfield player to play in three FIFA World Cup finals.

Detailed Explanation:

Argentina's Lionel Messi created history by becoming the first footballer to play in three different FIFA World Cup finals after featuring in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final against Spain at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, United States.

At 39 years of age, Messi also became the oldest outfield player to play in three FIFA World Cup finals.

Messi's three FIFA World Cup final appearances:

2014 FIFA World Cup – Argentina lost to Germany.

2022 FIFA World Cup – Argentina defeated France to win the title.

2026 FIFA World Cup – Argentina lost 1-0 to Spain after extra time.

Messi surpassed the previous record associated with Cafu (Brazil). Although Cafu was part of three consecutive FIFA World Cups (1994, 1998 and 2002), he did not play in the 1994 final, making Messi the first player to appear in three FIFA World Cup finals.

Spain won its second FIFA World Cup title by defeating Argentina 1-0 after extra time in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final.

 

18) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

India created history by winning 1 Gold Medal and 3 Silver Medals at the 37th International Biology Olympiad (IBO) 2026, held in Vilnius, Lithuania.

All four members of the Indian team won medals.

Medal Winners:

Bhavya Gunwal (Mahendragarh, Haryana) – Gold Medal

Soumil Maity (Howrah, West Bengal) – Silver Medal

Nishit Kalani (Pali, Rajasthan) – Silver Medal

Anmol Kumar (Mansa, Punjab) – Silver Medal

Detailed Explanation:

India created history by winning 1 Gold Medal and 3 Silver Medals at the 37th International Biology Olympiad (IBO) 2026, held in Vilnius, Lithuania.

All four members of the Indian team won medals.

Medal Winners:

Bhavya Gunwal (Mahendragarh, Haryana) – Gold Medal

Soumil Maity (Howrah, West Bengal) – Silver Medal

Nishit Kalani (Pali, Rajasthan) – Silver Medal

Anmol Kumar (Mansa, Punjab) – Silver Medal

IBO 2026 witnessed participation from 307 students representing 78 countries. A total of 31 Gold, 61 Silver, and 91 Bronze Medals were awarded.

The 6-hour practical examination covered:

Molecular Biology and Biochemistry – Restriction digestion, gel electrophoresis and enzyme assays.

Animal Physiology – Drug pharmacokinetics and digital methodologies in biochemical research.

Animal Morphology and Systematics – Insect taxonomy, morphological structures and classification.

Plant Computational Biology – Root image analysis, transcriptome analysis and evaluation of plant traits.

 

19) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

India created history at the 58th International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO) 2026 by winning four Gold medals, becoming the first country to have all four participants win Gold medals in a single edition of the competition.

The 58th International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO) 2026 was held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, from 10–19 July 2026, with the participation of 363 students from 93 countries, making it the largest edition of the Olympiad to date.

India participated in the International Chemistry Olympiad for the 27th time and finished joint first in the overall medal tally along with China, Vietnam, and Individual Participants Group B (Russia).

Detailed Explanation:

India created history at the 58th International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO) 2026 by winning four Gold medals, becoming the first country to have all four participants win Gold medals in a single edition of the competition.

The 58th International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO) 2026 was held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, from 10–19 July 2026, with the participation of 363 students from 93 countries, making it the largest edition of the Olympiad to date.

India participated in the International Chemistry Olympiad for the 27th time and finished joint first in the overall medal tally along with China, Vietnam, and Individual Participants Group B (Russia).

India's Gold Medal Winners:

Debadatta Priyadarshi – Odisha

Harshit Singla – Punjab

Kabeer Chillar – Delhi

Sandeep Kuchi – Telangana

The International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO) is one of the world's most prestigious competitions for secondary school students, testing both theoretical knowledge and practical laboratory skills in chemistry.

The 2026 examination consisted of nine advanced chemistry problems based on scientific research and interdisciplinary applications.

 

20) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

Spain won the 2026 Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup, defeating Argentina in the final to secure its second FIFA World Cup title.

Rodri (Spain) won the FIFA World Cup Golden Ball, awarded to the Best Player of the Tournament, for his outstanding performances throughout the competition.

Lionel Messi (Argentina) finished as the runner-up for the Golden Ball, after scoring 8 goals and providing 4 assists during the tournament.

Detailed Explanation:

Spain won the 2026 Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup, defeating Argentina in the final to secure its second FIFA World Cup title.

Rodri (Spain) won the FIFA World Cup Golden Ball, awarded to the Best Player of the Tournament, for his outstanding performances throughout the competition.

Lionel Messi (Argentina) finished as the runner-up for the Golden Ball, after scoring 8 goals and providing 4 assists during the tournament.

Rodri became one of the few players to win both the FIFA World Cup and the Golden Ball in the same edition.

The FIFA World Cup Golden Ball, instituted in 1978, is presented to the tournament's Best Player based on overall performance, with the winner selected by accredited journalists from a shortlist prepared by the FIFA Technical Study Group.

FIFA also presented the following individual awards:

Golden Ball – Best Player

Golden Boot – Top Goalscorer

Golden Glove – Best Goalkeeper

Best Young Player

FIFA Fair Play Award