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1) As of 2026, which of the following statements about the Atal Pension Yojana (APY) Annual Performance (FY 2025–26) is correct?

(a) APY crossed 5 crore gross enrolments with AUM of ₹25,000 crore

(b) Women participation under APY reached 45.14% during FY 2025–26

(c) APY recorded its highest-ever annual enrolment of 1.35 crore subscribers during FY 2025–26

(d) APY is implemented only in selected States and Union Territories

(e) SBI achieved less than 100% of its annual APY target

2) Which company launched the ‘My Health Care Plan Edge+ (MHCP EDGE+)’ health insurance plan?

(a) HDFC ERGO General Insurance

(b) ICICI Lombard General Insurance

(c) Bajaj General Insurance Limited

(d) New India Assurance Company Limited

(e) SBI General Insurance

3) Which of the following is the name of India’s first exchange-traded weather derivatives contract launched by National Commodities and Derivatives Exchange Limited (NCDEX)?

(a) RAINDELHI

(b) WEATHEREX

(c) MONSOONHEDGE

(d) RAINMUMBAI

(e) CLIMATRADE

 

4) As per ICRA (Investment Information and Credit Rating Agency of India Limited) revised projections, what is India’s GDP growth forecast for FY27?

(a) 6.2%

(b) 6.8%

(c) 6.1%

(d) 7.0%

(e) 7.5%

5) Recently in news, the JEEVAN mobile application and SHATAYU dashboard are being launched by which ministry?

(a) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

(b) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

(c) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology

(d) Ministry of Home Affairs

(e) Ministry of Rural Development

6) As of 2026, the Delhi government has proposed increasing the annual income eligibility limit for ration cards to__________

(a) ₹1.0 lakh

(b) ₹1.2 lakh

(c) ₹2.0 lakh

(d) ₹2.5 lakh

(e) ₹3.0 lakh

 

7) Which of the following is the correct cost of the Chenab–Beas Link Tunnel Project approved by India?

(a) ₹1,500 crore

(b) ₹2,100 crore

(c) ₹2,352 crore

(d) ₹2,600 crore

(e) ₹3,000 crore

8) Which of the following is the name of the interactive biodiversity space being developed by the Delhi Forest Department?

(a) Van Raksha

(b) Eco Vatika

(c) Biodiversity Ark

(d) Green Corridor Park

(e) Vaman Van

9) From which countries were the initial cheetahs translocated under India’s Project Cheetah?

(a) Kenya and Ethiopia

(b) Namibia and South Africa

(c) Botswana and Zimbabwe

(d) Tanzania and Mozambique

(e) Namibia and Botswana

 

10) Which of the following works won the International Booker Prize 2026?

(a) The Book of Form and Emptiness

(b) Heaven

(c) Taipei Elegy

(d) Taiwan Travelogue

(e) The Shadow of the Wind

 

11) Who is the Kantha embroidery artist awarded the Padma Shri for preserving and promoting traditional Kantha stitching?

(a) Anjali Sharma

(b) Tripti Mukherjee

(c) Sunita Devi

(d) Rekha Nair

(e) Meena Kumari

 

12) Who has been elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS) for contributions to public health and infectious disease research?

(a) Gagandeep Kang

(b) K. Sivan

(c) Soumya Swaminathan

(d) Tessy Thomas

(e) Sunita Narain

 

13) Where was the Indian War Memorial inaugurated by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh?

(a) Seoul War Memorial, Seoul

(b) Imjingak Peace Park

(c) Busan Memorial Park

(d) DMZ Peace Zone

(e) Jeju Peace Garden

14) Which ship was launched by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Limited as the first Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV) for the Indian Navy?

(a) INS Vikrant

(b) INS Nilgiri

(c) INS Arnala

(d) INS Vikramaditya

(e) INS Sanghmitra

15) Who signed the Memorandum of Association (MoA) on Affiliation between the Indian Army and the Indian Navy?

(a) General Anil Chauhan and Admiral R. Hari Kumar

(b) Lt Gen VPS Kaushik and Vice Admiral Gurcharan Singh

(c) Lt Gen Manoj Pande and Vice Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi

(d) Air Chief Marshal AP Singh and Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi

(e) Defence Secretary and Chief of Defence Staff

16) Which programme was dedicated to the nation for the management of inherited and rare genetic disorders?

(a) Ayushman Bharat Programme

(b) Genome India Mission

(c) National Health Mission

(d) UMMID Programme

(e) PM Jan Arogya Yojana

 

17) As of 2026, the procurement order for the ‘Suryastra’ Universal Rocket Launcher System, placed under the Emergency Procurement window in January 2026, is valued at____

(a) ₹193 crore

(b) ₹293 crore

(c) ₹393 crore

(d) ₹493 crore

(e) ₹593 crore

18) In 2026, the Technology Development Board (TDB) under the Department of Science & Technology (DST) signed an agreement with which company for the project titled “Commercialization of Electronics and IT based STEM Activity Kit”?

(a) M/s Bharat Electronics Limited

(b) M/s HCL Technologies

(c) M/s Tata Elxsi Limited

(d) M/s Infosys Technologies

(e) M/s Ansoz Creations Private Limited

 

19) In 2026, the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) has selected how many Convergence Research Centres of Excellence (CoEs) under its flagship Convergence Research Centres of Excellence Programme?

(a) 5

(b) 7

(c) 10

(d) 12

(e) 15

20) Recently the RS-28 Sarmat Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) has the capacity to carry up to how many independently targeted nuclear warheads?

(a) 12

(b) 16

(c) 15

(d) 18

(e) 20

 

21) As of 2026, the newly discovered giant dinosaur species *Nagatitan chaiyaphumensis* was found in which country?

(a) Thailand

(b) Laos

(c) Vietnam

(d) Myanmar

(e) Cambodia

22) By whom, the Bharat Tex 2026 Event App, a unified digital platform for India’s largest global textile event, was launched?

(a) Piyush Goyal

(b) Neelam Shami Rao

(c) G. Kishan Reddy

(d) S. Jaishankar

(e) Nirmala Sitharaman

 

23) As of 2026, Kami Rita Sherpa recently created a world record by scaling Mount Everest for the______

(a) 28th time

(b) 30th time

(c) 31st time

(d) 32nd time

(e) 33rd time

24) As of 2026, East Bengal FC won the Indian Super League (ISL) 2026 title by defeating which team in the final?

(a) Mohun Bagan

(b) Kerala Blasters

(c) Bengaluru FC

(d) Mumbai City FC

(e) Inter Kashi

25) Recently in news, ICRA(Investment Information and Credit Rating Agency of India Limited) has projected India’s GDP growth for FY26 at______

(a) 7.2%

(b) 7.3%

(c) 7.4%

(d) 7.5%

(e) 7.6%

Answers:

1) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) organised the Atal Pension Yojana (APY) Annual Felicitation Programme in New Delhi.

During the programme, 53 APY Service Providers (SPs), 10 State Level Bankers’ Committees (SLBCs), and top 5 branches and Lead District Managers (LDMs) were awarded for outstanding performance in achieving APY targets during FY 2025-26.

He highlighted that Atal Pension Yojana (APY) crossed 9 crore gross enrolments with Assets Under Management (AUM) exceeding ₹54,000 crore.

A record 1.35 crore subscribers were added under APY during FY 2025-26.

Detailed Explanation:

The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) organised the Atal Pension Yojana (APY) Annual Felicitation Programme in New Delhi.

During the programme, 53 APY Service Providers (SPs), 10 State Level Bankers’ Committees (SLBCs), and top 5 branches and Lead District Managers (LDMs) were awarded for outstanding performance in achieving APY targets during FY 2025-26.

He highlighted that Atal Pension Yojana (APY) crossed 9 crore gross enrolments with Assets Under Management (AUM) exceeding ₹54,000 crore.

A record 1.35 crore subscribers were added under APY during FY 2025-26.

Shri S. Ramann, Chairperson of PFRDA, stated that APY recorded its highest-ever annual enrolment during FY 2025-26.

He highlighted the increase in enrolments among the 18–25 years age group, reflecting rising awareness about long-term financial security among youth.

Smt. Mamta Shankar, Whole Time Member (Economics), PFRDA, noted that women participation under APY reached a record 55.14% during FY 2025-26.

APY has been implemented across all States and Union Territories of India.

Total gross enrolments under APY crossed 9.10 crore as of 18 May 2026.

Among Public Sector Banks (PSBs), State Bank of India (116%), Union Bank of India (105%), and UCO Bank (105%) emerged as top performers in achieving annual APY targets.

Other strong-performing PSBs included Indian Bank (104%) and Bank of Maharashtra (103%).

About Ministry of Finance:

Cabinet Minister: Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman

Minister of State (MoS): Shri Pankaj Chaudhary

About PFRDA:

Established: 2003 (Statutory status from PFRDA Act, 2013)

Under which Ministry: Ministry of Finance, Government of India

Headquarters: New Delhi

Chairman: Sivasubramanian Ramann

Purpose: To promote, develop, and regulate the pension sector in India, especially the National Pension System (NPS) and other old-age income security schemes.

2) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Bajaj General Insurance Limited (BGIL) launched ‘My Health Care Plan Edge+ (MHCP EDGE+)’, a next-generation health indemnity insurance plan for individuals and families.

The plan offers health insurance coverage ranging from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 5 crore.

MHCP EDGE+ provides unlimited reinstatement benefits, modular add-ons, global treatment coverage, and wellness-linked healthcare services.

Detailed Explanation:

Bajaj General Insurance Limited (BGIL) launched ‘My Health Care Plan Edge+ (MHCP EDGE+)’, a next-generation health indemnity insurance plan for individuals and families.

The plan offers health insurance coverage ranging from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 5 crore.

MHCP EDGE+ provides unlimited reinstatement benefits, modular add-ons, global treatment coverage, and wellness-linked healthcare services.

The main objective of the plan is to reduce out-of-pocket healthcare expenses through flexible, customisable, and long-term health protection solutions.

The policy covers hospitalisation, surgeries, Intensive Care Unit (ICU) charges, AYUSH treatments, organ donor treatments, global treatments, and preventive healthcare services.

AYUSH includes Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homoeopathy treatments.

 

3) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

National Commodities and Derivatives Exchange Limited (NCDEX) launched India’s first exchange-traded weather derivatives contract named ‘RAINMUMBAI’.

The launch of RAINMUMBAI marks India’s entry into a regulated weather-risk trading market.

The RAINMUMBAI contract is scheduled to be implemented from 01 June 2026.

Detailed Explanation:

National Commodities and Derivatives Exchange Limited (NCDEX) launched India’s first exchange-traded weather derivatives contract named ‘RAINMUMBAI’.

The launch of RAINMUMBAI marks India’s entry into a regulated weather-risk trading market.

The RAINMUMBAI contract is scheduled to be implemented from 01 June 2026.

The main purpose of the contract is to hedge against the financial risks arising from rainfall extremes and rainfall variability in Mumbai, Maharashtra, and surrounding regions.

The weather derivative contract was developed in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay (IIT-B).

The contract is based on official rainfall data provided by the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

The contract uses a tick size of 1 millimeter (mm) with a lot multiplier of Rs 50 per mm.

The maximum order size permitted under the contract is 50 lots.

The RAINMUMBAI contract will follow a cash-settlement process.

 

4) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

ICRA Limited (formerly Investment Information and Credit Rating Agency of India Limited) revised down India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth forecast for Financial Year 2026-27 (FY27) to 6.2% from its earlier estimate of 6.5%.

The GDP forecast was reduced by 30 basis points (bps) by ICRA.

The agency stated that the downward revision in India’s economic growth outlook was mainly due to elevated crude oil prices caused by the ongoing West Asia conflict.

Detailed Explanation:

ICRA Limited (formerly Investment Information and Credit Rating Agency of India Limited) revised down India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth forecast for Financial Year 2026-27 (FY27) to 6.2% from its earlier estimate of 6.5%.

The GDP forecast was reduced by 30 basis points (bps) by ICRA.

The agency stated that the downward revision in India’s economic growth outlook was mainly due to elevated crude oil prices caused by the ongoing West Asia conflict.

ICRA projected India’s GDP growth at 7.5% for FY26.

The FY26 GDP estimate of 7.5% is 10 bps lower than the National Statistical Office (NSO)’s Second Advance Estimate (SAE) of 7.6%.

According to ICRA, India’s GDP growth in the fourth quarter (Q4: January–March) of FY26 is expected to moderate to a three-quarter low of 7%.

India’s GDP growth had stood at 7.8% in Q3FY26, which is higher than the projected 7% growth in Q4FY26.

 

5) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Union Minister Virendra Kumar will launch the JEEVAN (Joint Elderly Empowerment and Virtual Assistance Network) mobile application and the SHATAYU (Senior Holistic Care Assistance and Training for Your Utility) dashboard.

The initiative is aimed at improving elderly care services through technology, policy support and community participation.

The launch is being organised by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment during a virtual programme themed “Creating a Well-Functioning Care Economy.”

Detailed Explanation:

Union Minister Virendra Kumar will launch the JEEVAN (Joint Elderly Empowerment and Virtual Assistance Network) mobile application and the SHATAYU (Senior Holistic Care Assistance and Training for Your Utility) dashboard.

The initiative is aimed at improving elderly care services through technology, policy support and community participation.

The launch is being organised by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment during a virtual programme themed “Creating a Well-Functioning Care Economy.”

The government’s initiative reflects increasing focus on senior citizen welfare and strengthening India’s eldercare infrastructure.

The two major digital platforms being launched are:

JEEVAN mobile app for senior citizens

SHATAYU dashboard for geriatric caregivers

The JEEVAN app is designed specifically for senior citizens to improve access to elderly care services, support systems and important information.

The app is expected to function as a technology-driven support platform aimed at improving convenience and accessibility for elderly citizens.

The broader objective of the JEEVAN app is to integrate senior citizens into a more connected and efficient care ecosystem.

The SHATAYU dashboard is designed for geriatric caregivers and elderly care stakeholders.

6) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

The Delhi government has announced plans to increase the annual income eligibility limit for ration cards from ₹1.2 lakh to ₹2.5 lakh.

The move is expected to expand access to subsidized food benefits for many lower middle-income households in Delhi.

Currently, residents with annual income above ₹1.2 lakh are not eligible for ration cards under the Public Distribution System (PDS).

Detailed Explanation:

The Delhi government has announced plans to increase the annual income eligibility limit for ration cards from ₹1.2 lakh to ₹2.5 lakh.

The move is expected to expand access to subsidized food benefits for many lower middle-income households in Delhi.

Currently, residents with annual income above ₹1.2 lakh are not eligible for ration cards under the Public Distribution System (PDS).

The proposed increase reflects changing economic conditions, including rising inflation and higher urban living costs.

The government believes many families earning slightly above the earlier limit still face financial pressure due to increasing expenses.

Rising costs of:

Rent

Transport

Food

Education

Healthcare

have increased the need for broader welfare coverage in the national capital.

Along with the eligibility expansion, the Delhi government has also cancelled around 7.72 lakh ration cards during a major verification and clean-up drive.

The cancellation exercise was aimed at improving transparency and accuracy in welfare distribution.

 

7) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

India has approved major infrastructure and hydropower projects linked to the Chenab River, with a total investment of nearly ₹2,600 crore.

The projects are expected to be implemented by National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC).

The decision comes shortly after India placed engagement under the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) framework in abeyance following heightened tensions with Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror attack.

The biggest project approved is the ₹2,352 crore Chenab-Beas Link Tunnel Project.

Detailed Explanation:

India has approved major infrastructure and hydropower projects linked to the Chenab River, with a total investment of nearly ₹2,600 crore.

The projects are expected to be implemented by National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC).

The decision comes shortly after India placed engagement under the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) framework in abeyance following heightened tensions with Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror attack.

The projects aim to improve India’s utilization of river waters and expand hydropower generation capacity in the Chenab basin.

The biggest project approved is the ₹2,352 crore Chenab-Beas Link Tunnel Project.

The project is planned in the Lahaul-Spiti region of Himachal Pradesh and involves the construction of an 8.7-kilometre tunnel.

8) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

The Delhi Forest Department is planning to develop ‘Vaman Van’, a unique interactive biodiversity space aimed at promoting environmental awareness, ecological education and nature conservation.

The project will focus on showcasing dwarf and miniature plant species to create an engaging and compact biodiversity zone for children, students and visitors.

Vaman Van is designed as an interactive ecological learning space where visitors can directly observe plant diversity and understand forest ecosystems through practical experience.

Detailed Explanation:

The Delhi Forest Department is planning to develop ‘Vaman Van’, a unique interactive biodiversity space aimed at promoting environmental awareness, ecological education and nature conservation.

The project will focus on showcasing dwarf and miniature plant species to create an engaging and compact biodiversity zone for children, students and visitors.

Vaman Van is designed as an interactive ecological learning space where visitors can directly observe plant diversity and understand forest ecosystems through practical experience.

The initiative aims to improve public awareness about:

Forest ecosystems

Plant diversity

Ecological balance

Environmental conservation

Sustainable living practices

According to officials, the project is especially intended to make environmental education more engaging for school students and younger generations.

The proposed biodiversity zone is expected to be developed in Delhi’s western forest range.

Unlike traditional parks, Vaman Van will function as a living environmental classroom where visitors can closely study miniature plant varieties and biodiversity concepts.

About Delhi:

Chief Minister: Rekha Gupta

Lieutenant Governor: Taranjit Singh Sandhu

Capital: New Delhi

Wildlife Sanctuaries: Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary, Yamuna Biodiversity Park, Aravalli Biodiversity Park

9) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

India’s flagship wildlife restoration programme Project Cheetah has achieved a major milestone as the country’s cheetah population increased to 53, including 33 cubs born in India.

The progress reflects successful adaptation, breeding and survival of cheetahs reintroduced under one of the world’s most ambitious wildlife conservation programmes.

Project Cheetah was launched to reintroduce cheetahs into India after the species was officially declared extinct in the country in 1952 due to hunting and habitat loss.

The programme initially began with the translocation of 20 cheetahs from Namibia and South Africa.

Detailed Explanation:

India’s flagship wildlife restoration programme Project Cheetah has achieved a major milestone as the country’s cheetah population increased to 53, including 33 cubs born in India.

The progress reflects successful adaptation, breeding and survival of cheetahs reintroduced under one of the world’s most ambitious wildlife conservation programmes.

Project Cheetah was launched to reintroduce cheetahs into India after the species was officially declared extinct in the country in 1952 due to hunting and habitat loss.

The programme initially began with the translocation of 20 cheetahs from Namibia and South Africa.

In early 2026, an additional nine cheetahs from Botswana were introduced to strengthen genetic diversity and improve long-term sustainability of the population.

A high-level review meeting chaired by Bhupender Yadav assessed the progress of Project Cheetah and discussed expansion plans for the next phase of the mission.

Project Cheetah is considered the world’s first intercontinental translocation project involving large wild carnivores.

 

10) Answer:D

Short Explanation:

Taiwan Travelogue has won the International Booker Prize 2026, bringing global recognition to Taiwan’s literary culture and storytelling tradition.

The novel was written by Yang Shuang-zi and translated into English by Lin King.

The victory is historically significant as it marks the first work translated from Mandarin Chinese to win the International Booker Prize.

Detailed Explanation:

Taiwan Travelogue has won the International Booker Prize 2026, bringing global recognition to Taiwan’s literary culture and storytelling tradition.

The novel was written by Yang Shuang-zi and translated into English by Lin King.

The victory is historically significant as it marks the first work translated from Mandarin Chinese to win the International Booker Prize.

The International Booker Prize recognises both the author and translator equally, highlighting the growing importance of literary translation in global publishing.

The novel was originally published in Taiwan in 2020.

The story is set in 1938, during the period when Taiwan was under Japanese colonial rule.

The novel follows a fictional Japanese writer named Aoyama Chizuko, whose memoir forms the central narrative of the book

 

11) Answer:B

Short Explanation:

Kantha embroidery artist Tripti Mukherjee will receive the Padma Shri on for her contribution to preserving and promoting the traditional Kantha stitching art of West Bengal.

The award will be presented by President Droupadi Murmu.

Detailed Explanation:

Kantha embroidery artist Tripti Mukherjee will receive the Padma Shri on for her contribution to preserving and promoting the traditional Kantha stitching art of West Bengal.

The award will be presented by President Droupadi Murmu.

She is being honoured for her contribution to traditional Indian handicrafts and women empowerment through artisan training and skill development.

Tripti Mukherjee is a renowned artisan from West Bengal with nearly 37 years of experience in Kantha embroidery.

She developed an interest in embroidery at an early age after learning the craft from her mother.

Kantha stitch is one of the oldest traditional embroidery styles associated with West Bengal and Bangladesh.

12) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Dr Soumya Swaminathan has been elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS), one of the world’s most prestigious scientific honours.

The recognition honours her decades-long contribution to public health, infectious disease research and global healthcare leadership.

The Royal Society is among the oldest and most respected scientific institutions in the world.

Detailed Explanation:

Dr Soumya Swaminathan has been elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS), one of the world’s most prestigious scientific honours.

The recognition honours her decades-long contribution to public health, infectious disease research and global healthcare leadership.

The Royal Society is among the oldest and most respected scientific institutions in the world.

Election as a Fellow of the Royal Society is considered one of the highest recognitions in global science and is reserved for individuals with exceptional contributions to science, medicine and innovation.

Dr Soumya Swaminathan and her father M S Swaminathan are believed to be the first Indian father-daughter duo to both become Fellows of the Royal Society.

Dr Soumya Swaminathan is also only the second Indian woman scientist to be elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society.

The first Indian woman scientist to receive this honour was Gagandeep Kang

13) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the Indian War Memorial at Imjingak Peace Park, marking an important milestone in relations between India and South Korea.

The memorial honours Indian military personnel who served during the Korean War (1950–53), especially those involved in humanitarian assistance and peacekeeping duties.

Detailed Explanation:

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the Indian War Memorial at Imjingak Peace Park, marking an important milestone in relations between India and South Korea.

The memorial honours Indian military personnel who served during the Korean War (1950–53), especially those involved in humanitarian assistance and peacekeeping duties.

The inauguration ceremony was jointly conducted with Kwon Oh-eul.

During the ceremony, Rajnath Singh laid a wreath, observed a two-minute silence and paid tribute to Indian soldiers whose contributions remain an important chapter in military history.

The occasion has been described as both a symbolic and strategic milestone in India–South Korea bilateral relations.

India was not a direct combatant in the Korean War, but it played a major humanitarian and peacekeeping role during the conflict.

One of India’s most important contributions came from the 60 Parachute Field Ambulance Unit, popularly known as the “Maroon Angels.”

14) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Limited launched Indian Naval Ship (INS) Sanghmitra (Yard 3039), the first of four Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels (NGOPVs) for the Indian Navy (IN).

The launch ceremony of INS Sanghmitra was held at GRSE Yard, Kolkata, West Bengal, on 20 May 2026.

INS Sanghmitra belongs to the Shachi-class NGOPV category.

The vessel is being built under the Buy (Indian-IDDM – Indigenous Design, Development and Manufacturing) category.

Detailed Explanation:

Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Limited launched Indian Naval Ship (INS) Sanghmitra (Yard 3039), the first of four Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels (NGOPVs) for the Indian Navy (IN).

The launch ceremony of INS Sanghmitra was held at GRSE Yard, Kolkata, West Bengal, on 20 May 2026.

INS Sanghmitra belongs to the Shachi-class NGOPV category.

The vessel is being built under the Buy (Indian-IDDM – Indigenous Design, Development and Manufacturing) category.

The project supports the Government of India’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India initiatives aimed at strengthening indigenous naval and defence manufacturing capabilities.

INS Sanghmitra is named after Sanghmitra, the daughter of Emperor Ashoka, who spread the teachings of Lord Buddha in Sri Lanka.

The ship’s crest features the constellation Ursa Major along with a red-and-white lighthouse.

INS Sanghmitra measures around 113 metres in length with a beam of 14.6 metres.

 

15) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Indian Army (IA) and the Indian Navy (IN) signed a Memorandum of Association (MoA) on Affiliation in New Delhi, Delhi, to enhance inter-service cooperation, operational cohesion, and jointness among the armed forces.

The MoA was signed by Lieutenant General (Lt Gen) VPS Kaushik, Adjutant General of the Indian Army, and Vice Admiral Gurcharan Singh, Chief of Personnel of the Indian Navy.

Detailed Explanation:

The Indian Army (IA) and the Indian Navy (IN) signed a Memorandum of Association (MoA) on Affiliation in New Delhi, Delhi, to enhance inter-service cooperation, operational cohesion, and jointness among the armed forces.

The MoA was signed by Lieutenant General (Lt Gen) VPS Kaushik, Adjutant General of the Indian Army, and Vice Admiral Gurcharan Singh, Chief of Personnel of the Indian Navy.

The main objective of the agreement is to institutionalise structured professional exchanges, operational familiarisation, joint activities, and coordinated multi-domain operations between the two services.

The initiative supports future-ready multi-domain operations, enabling rapid decision-making, cross-domain coordination, and enhanced protection of territorial and maritime interests.

The cooperation will also facilitate future inter-service affiliations and establish broad guidelines for affiliation activities between the Indian Army and Indian Navy.

16) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, dedicated the UMMID (Unique Methods of Management of Inherited Disorders) Programme for Rare Genetic Disorders/Diseases to the nation.

The event was organised by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) at Prithvi Bhawan, New Delhi.

UMMID Programme aims to strengthen India’s healthcare system through genome-based, precision-driven, and individualized medical care based on patients’ genetic profiles.

Detailed Explanation:

Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, dedicated the UMMID (Unique Methods of Management of Inherited Disorders) Programme for Rare Genetic Disorders/Diseases to the nation.

The event was organised by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) at Prithvi Bhawan, New Delhi.

UMMID Programme aims to strengthen India’s healthcare system through genome-based, precision-driven, and individualized medical care based on patients’ genetic profiles.

The initiative focuses on making the diagnosis and management of inherited and rare genetic disorders more feasible, affordable, and accessible.

The programme is designed to prepare India’s healthcare ecosystem for the next generation of gene-based and genome-based medical care.

During the event, the Minister released the UMMID Compendium and launched the UMMID Dashboard.

The UMMID Dashboard aims to improve nationwide access to diagnostics, counselling, outreach services, and programme monitoring for inherited disorders.

The UMMID Programme integrates genetic diagnostics, prenatal screening, newborn screening, genetic counselling, clinician capacity-building, and community outreach under a unified public health framework.

 

17) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

India successfully conducted consecutive trials of the ‘Suryastra’ Universal Rocket Launcher System, achieving precise strikes on targets up to 300 kilometres (km).

The trials successfully met all mission objectives during the testing phase.

The high-precision trials were conducted by NIBE Limited from the Integrated Test Range.

The Integrated Test Range (ITR) is located at Chandipur, Balasore, off the coast of Odisha.

Suryastra is a long-range guided rocket artillery system designed to carry out precision strikes deep inside hostile territory.

Suryastra was developed by Pune-based NIBE Limited in collaboration with Elbit Systems, Israel.

The firing demonstration was conducted under a ₹293 crore procurement order of the Indian Army.

Detailed Explanation:

India successfully conducted consecutive trials of the ‘Suryastra’ Universal Rocket Launcher System, achieving precise strikes on targets up to 300 kilometres (km).

The trials successfully met all mission objectives during the testing phase.

The high-precision trials were conducted by NIBE Limited from the Integrated Test Range.

The Integrated Test Range (ITR) is located at Chandipur, Balasore, off the coast of Odisha.

Suryastra is a long-range guided rocket artillery system designed to carry out precision strikes deep inside hostile territory.

The system is capable of targeting enemy command centres, radar installations, logistics hubs, and strategic military targets.

Suryastra was developed by Pune-based NIBE Limited in collaboration with Elbit Systems, Israel.

The firing demonstration was conducted under a ₹293 crore procurement order of the Indian Army.

The procurement order for Suryastra was placed in January 2026 under the Emergency Procurement window.

The Tactical Variant of Suryastra has a strike range of 150 km.

The 150 km Tactical Variant achieved a Circular Error Probable (CEP) of 1.5 metres (m).

The Tactical Variant is designed for precise battlefield support and neutralisation of nearby enemy targets.

 

18) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

The Technology Development Board (TDB) under the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India, signed an agreement with M/s Ansoz Creations Private. Limited., Bhopal.

The agreement was signed for the project titled “Commercialization of Electronics and IT based STEM Activity Kit.”

The initiative aims to strengthen India’s indigenous educational technology and experiential learning ecosystem.

M/s Ansoz Creations Pvt. Ltd. will work on scaling up the manufacturing of advanced STEM activity kits.

Detailed Explanation:

The Technology Development Board (TDB) under the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India, signed an agreement with M/s Ansoz Creations Private. Limited., Bhopal.

The agreement was signed for the project titled “Commercialization of Electronics and IT based STEM Activity Kit.”

The initiative aims to strengthen India’s indigenous educational technology and experiential learning ecosystem.

M/s Ansoz Creations Pvt. Ltd. will work on scaling up the manufacturing of advanced STEM activity kits.

The STEM kits are designed to support adaptive, experiential, and personalized cognitive learning for different age groups.

The company stated that the support from TDB would enhance its manufacturing and innovation capabilities in the education technology sector.

The initiative is expected to contribute towards building a future-ready learning ecosystem in India.

 

19) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) announced the selection of 10 Convergence Research Centres of Excellence (CoEs) under its flagship Convergence Research Centres of Excellence Programme.

The initiative aims to promote the integration of Scientific Knowledge, Social Sciences, Humanities, Science, and Technology through a multi-disciplinary and transdisciplinary research approach.

Detailed Explanation:

The Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) announced the selection of 10 Convergence Research Centres of Excellence (CoEs) under its flagship Convergence Research Centres of Excellence Programme.

The initiative aims to promote the integration of Scientific Knowledge, Social Sciences, Humanities, Science, and Technology through a multi-disciplinary and transdisciplinary research approach.

The programme focuses on addressing complex societal and systemic challenges through collaborative and integrated research.

The initiative is aligned with the vision of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which promotes multidisciplinary education and research integration.

The programme also supports the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, aimed at transforming India into a developed, innovative, inclusive, and self-reliant nation.

The programme received 945 proposals from academic and research institutions across the country, reflecting its national importance.

20) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Russia successfully conducted the test of the RS-28 Sarmat Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome in northern Russia.

Russian President Vladimir Putin described the newly tested Sarmat missile system as the “world’s most powerful missile system.”

The RS-28 Sarmat, also known by NATO designation “Satan II”, is designed to replace the Soviet-era R-36M2 Voyevoda missiles.

The missile is approximately 35 metres long and weighs over 208 tonnes, making it one of the heaviest and most powerful ICBMs in the world.

It has a payload capacity to carry up to 16 independently targeted smaller nuclear warheads or 10 large nuclear warheads.

Detailed Explanation:

Russia successfully conducted the test of the RS-28 Sarmat Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome in northern Russia.

Russian President Vladimir Putin described the newly tested Sarmat missile system as the “world’s most powerful missile system.”

The RS-28 Sarmat, also known by NATO designation “Satan II”, is designed to replace the Soviet-era R-36M2 Voyevoda missiles.

The missile is approximately 35 metres long and weighs over 208 tonnes, making it one of the heaviest and most powerful ICBMs in the world.

It has a payload capacity to carry up to 16 independently targeted smaller nuclear warheads or 10 large nuclear warheads.

The system is equipped with Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicles (MIRVs), allowing a single missile to strike multiple targets simultaneously.

It can also carry the Avangard hypersonic glide vehicle, which is designed to evade missile defence systems by changing direction at extremely high speeds during flight.

The estimated strike range of the RS-28 Sarmat is over 10,000 km, while Russia claims it can exceed 35,000 km.

21) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Researchers have discovered a new giant dinosaur species named Nagatitan chaiyaphumensis in Thailand, which is considered the largest dinosaur ever found in Southeast Asia.

The fossils were discovered in Chaiyaphum province, located in northeastern Thailand, marking an important breakthrough in paleontological research.

The recovered fossils include key skeletal parts such as spine, ribs, pelvis and leg bones, indicating a well-preserved large dinosaur specimen.

A humerus bone measuring about 1.78 metres was also found, highlighting the massive size of the species.

Detailed Explanation:

Researchers have discovered a new giant dinosaur species named Nagatitan chaiyaphumensis in Thailand, which is considered the largest dinosaur ever found in Southeast Asia.

The fossils were discovered in Chaiyaphum province, located in northeastern Thailand, marking an important breakthrough in paleontological research.

The recovered fossils include key skeletal parts such as spine, ribs, pelvis and leg bones, indicating a well-preserved large dinosaur specimen.

A humerus bone measuring about 1.78 metres was also found, highlighting the massive size of the species.

Scientists estimate that Nagatitan chaiyaphumensis was nearly 27 metres (90 feet) long, making it one of the largest land animals of its era.

The dinosaur is believed to have weighed around 25–28 tonnes, classifying it among the heaviest prehistoric terrestrial creatures

22) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Ms. Neelam Shami Rao, Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, launched the Bharat Tex 2026 Event App designed as a unified digital platform for India’s largest global textile event.

The Bharat Tex 2026 App reflects a digital-first approach aimed at strengthening business matchmaking, improving attendee experience, enabling data-driven engagement, and supporting the overall scale of the event.

The app has been developed as a comprehensive digital companion enabling participants to access event information, discover exhibitors, schedule meetings, navigate venues, capture leads, access knowledge sessions, and receive real-time updates through a single mobile interface.

Detailed Explanation:

Ms. Neelam Shami Rao, Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, launched the Bharat Tex 2026 Event App designed as a unified digital platform for India’s largest global textile event.

The Bharat Tex 2026 App reflects a digital-first approach aimed at strengthening business matchmaking, improving attendee experience, enabling data-driven engagement, and supporting the overall scale of the event.

The app has been developed as a comprehensive digital companion enabling participants to access event information, discover exhibitors, schedule meetings, navigate venues, capture leads, access knowledge sessions, and receive real-time updates through a single mobile interface.

The app offers personalised access, views, and engagement tools for stakeholders including exhibitors, speakers, international delegates, overseas buyers, domestic volume buyers, sourcing consultants, and general visitors.

A major feature of the app is the AI Smart Assistant, designed as a 24x7 conversational guide for attendees.

 

23) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Kami Rita Sherpa created history by scaling Mount Everest (8848.86 m) for a record 32nd time, breaking his own record for the highest number of Everest ascents.

The 56-year-old climber became the world record holder for the most climbs to the world’s highest peak, reinforcing his legacy as the “Everest Man”.

Kami Rita Sherpa was born in the Solukhumbu district of Nepal and began his mountaineering career in 1992, completing his first Everest ascent in 1994.

Detailed Explanation:

Kami Rita Sherpa created history by scaling Mount Everest (8848.86 m) for a record 32nd time, breaking his own record for the highest number of Everest ascents.

The 56-year-old climber became the world record holder for the most climbs to the world’s highest peak, reinforcing his legacy as the “Everest Man”.

Kami Rita Sherpa was born in the Solukhumbu district of Nepal and began his mountaineering career in 1992, completing his first Everest ascent in 1994.

He previously achieved his 31st Everest summit on May 27, 2025, before setting the new 32nd ascent record on May 17 (10:12 a.m. local time) while guiding a team of climbers.

He has consistently climbed Everest almost every year since 1994, except during closures in 2014, 2015 and 2020.

23) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

East Bengal FC won the Indian Super League 2026 title for the first time, ending a 22-year wait for a top-tier domestic league championship.

East Bengal defeated Inter Kashi by 2-1 in the title-deciding match held at Kishore Bharati Krirangan.

Detailed Explanation:

East Bengal FC won the Indian Super League 2026 title for the first time, ending a 22-year wait for a top-tier domestic league championship.

East Bengal defeated Inter Kashi by 2-1 in the title-deciding match held at Kishore Bharati Krirangan.

The victory marked one of the most significant moments in modern Indian football history and ended East Bengal’s long title drought since the 2003–04 National Football League season.

Inter Kashi took an early lead in the 15th minute through Alfred, putting pressure on East Bengal in front of the home crowd.

25) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

ICRA projected India’s GDP growth at 7.5% for FY26.

The FY26 GDP estimate of 7.5% is 10 bps lower than the National Statistical Office (NSO)’s Second Advance Estimate (SAE) of 7.6%.

According to ICRA, India’s GDP growth in the fourth quarter (Q4: January–March) of FY26 is expected to moderate to a three-quarter low of 7%.

Detailed Explanation:

ICRA projected India’s GDP growth at 7.5% for FY26.

The FY26 GDP estimate of 7.5% is 10 bps lower than the National Statistical Office (NSO)’s Second Advance Estimate (SAE) of 7.6%.

According to ICRA, India’s GDP growth in the fourth quarter (Q4: January–March) of FY26 is expected to moderate to a three-quarter low of 7%.

India’s GDP growth had stood at 7.8% in Q3FY26, which is higher than the projected 7% growth in Q4FY26.

The report highlighted that India’s Merchandise exports in Q4FY26 declined by 2.8% year-on-year (Y-o-Y).