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1) In 2026,  Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company (ADNIC) has received approval to set up its reinsurance branch in India at which location?

(a) Mumbai International Financial Centre

(b) Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City), Gandhinagar

(c) Hyderabad Financial District

(d) Bengaluru International Finance Hub

(e) Delhi Financial Services Centre

2) In the BSE Housing Finance Index, which company holds the highest weightage?

(a) PNB Housing Finance

(b) Bajaj Housing Finance

(c) LIC Housing Finance

(d) AAVAS Financiers

(e) Can Fin Homes

 

3) Which organisation acted as the Biller Operating Unit (BOU) for onboarding Postal Life Insurance (PLI) on the Bharat Connect platform?

(a) Reserve Bank of India

(b) State Bank of India

(c) Punjab National Bank

(d) Canara Bank

(e) Bank of Baroda

4) Which entity became the first foreign Family Office to receive registration as a Family Investment Fund (FIF) under IFSCA (Fund Management) Regulations, 2025?

(a) BlackRock Asset Management

(b) HSBC Global Asset Management

(c) Goldman Sachs Asset Management

(d) Poornam Asset Management (IFSC) Private Limited

(e) JP Morgan Asset Management

 

5) In 2026,  Karnataka Bank has partnered with which company to enhance its Point-of-Sale (PoS) payment solutions?

(a) Pine Labs Limited

(b) Paytm Payments Services

(c) Razorpay

(d) PhonePe

(e) MobiKwik


6) Under the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025 (PROGA), what is the name of the central regulatory body to be established for monitoring and compliance?

(a) National Gaming Commission of India

(b) Online Gaming Authority of India

(c) Digital Entertainment Regulatory Authority

(d) Indian Gaming Supervisory Board

(e) Central Online Gaming Council

7) As of 2026, India’s first fully integrated Artificial Intelligence-based Agricultural Intelligence Ecosystem was launched by which institution?

(a) IIT Delhi

(b) IIT Madras

(c) IIT Ropar

(d) IIT Kanpur

(e) IIT Kharagpur


8) An Eco-Sensitive Zone of 408.7 sq km has been notified around which wildlife sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh?

(a) Dudhwa National Park

(b) Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary

(c) Pilibhit Tiger Reserve

(d) Barasingha Wildlife Sanctuary

(e) Sohagibarwa Wildlife Sanctuary

9) Consider the following statements regarding Atal Pension Yojana (APY):

1. It was launched in 2015 to provide social security, especially for workers in the unorganised sector.
2. It guarantees a fixed monthly pension ranging from ₹1,000 to ₹5,000 after the age of 60 years.
3. The scheme is open to all Indian citizens above 40 years of age without any restriction.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

(e) 2 only

10) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘VM Frames’ National Filmmaking Competition:

1. It was launched by the Ministry of Culture to commemorate 150 years of Vande Mataram.
2. Vande Mataram was written by Rabindranath Tagore during India’s freedom movement.
3. The competition includes categories such as Reels, AI-based films, and Short Films.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

(e) 3 only

11) During the Vice President of India’s visit to Sri Lanka in April 2026, he met which of the following leaders?

(a) Ranil Wickremesinghe

(b) Mahinda Rajapaksa

(c) Anura Kumara Dissanayake

(d) Gotabaya Rajapaksa

(e) Sajith Premadasa

12) Who has been appointed as the Chief Justice of the Andhra Pradesh High Court in April 2026?

(a) Justice Dhiraj Singh Thakur

(b) Justice Lisa Gill

(c) Justice Sanjiv Khanna

(d) Justice Hima Kohli

(e) Justice Bela M. Trivedi

13) The Young Global Leaders (YGL) initiative, launched in 2004 by the World Economic Forum, includes which of the following Indian personalities in its Class of 2026?

(a) Sundar Pichai

(b) Nirmala Sitharaman

(c) Jay Shah

(d) Mukesh Ambani

(e) Arjun Ram

14) As of 2026, the AI-powered chatbot “Abhay”, launched by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to verify notice authenticity, will be launched by which of the following?

(a) D.Y. Chandrachud

(b) U.U. Lalit

(c) Sanjiv Khanna

(d) N.V. Ramana

(e) Surya Kant

 

15) In 2026, the Indian Air Force (IAF) activated an Emergency Landing Facility (ELF) on which expressway in Uttar Pradesh?

(a) Yamuna Expressway

(b) Agra–Lucknow Expressway

(c) Bundelkhand Expressway

(d) Purvanchal Expressway

(e) Eastern Peripheral Expressway

16) The India–Egypt Joint Defence Committee (JDC) Meeting held in Cairo in April 2026 was which edition?

(a) 8th

(b) 9th

(c) 10th

(d) 11th

(e) 12th

17) As of 2026, Tata Steel has partnered with which company to install the world’s first large-scale EASyMelt technology to reduce carbon emissions in steel production significantly?

(a) Paul Wurth S.A.

(b) ArcelorMittal

(c) Siemens AG

(d) Thyssenkrupp

(e) POSCO

18) As of 2026, India’s first intra-city drone delivery flight trials in Bengaluru were conducted by Federal Express Corporation in collaboration with which institution?

(a) IIT Delhi

(b) IIT Bombay

(c) IIT Madras

(d) IISc Bengaluru

(e) IIT Kanpur

19) As of 2026, Dr. Gopalrao Patil, who recently passed away, was renowned in which field of medicine?

(a) Cardiology

(b) Neurology

(c) Orthopaedics

(d) Oncology

(e) Paediatrics

20) Consider the following statements regarding National Panchayati Raj Day:

1. It is observed annually on 24 April.
2. It marks the implementation of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992, which came into force in 1993.
3. The amendment introduced a two-tier Panchayati Raj system in India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

(e) 1 only


Answers:

1) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company (ADNIC), a United Arab Emirates (UAE) -based insurance and reinsurance provider, received approval to set up a reinsurance branch in India at Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City), Gandhinagar, Gujarat.

The licence became effective from 1 April 2026, granted by the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA), allowing ADNIC to operate from India’s International Financial Services Centre (IFSC).

Detailed Explanation:

Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company (ADNIC), a United Arab Emirates (UAE) -based insurance and reinsurance provider, received approval to set up a reinsurance branch in India at Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City), Gandhinagar, Gujarat.

The licence became effective from 1 April 2026, granted by the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA), allowing ADNIC to operate from India’s International Financial Services Centre (IFSC).

The approval enables ADNIC to undertake reinsurance business in India, marking its entry into the country’s offshore financial ecosystem.

ADNIC is a multiline insurer and reinsurer with operations in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and the UK, providing services in global insurance markets.

The expansion is part of ADNIC’s international growth strategy, aimed at strengthening its presence in high-growth markets like India.

It enhances cross-border insurance capabilities, supports revenue diversification, and ensures long-term business expansion.

The move strengthens India–UAE economic cooperation by boosting trade, investment, and financial sector collaboration.

2) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

BSE Index Services announced the launch of the BSE Housing Finance Index, a new sectoral benchmark tracking the performance of companies in the housing finance sector.

The index has a base value of 1,000 with 22 June 2015 as the base date.

It will be reconstituted semi-annually (June and December) in line with standard index review practices.

The highest weight (17.16%) is assigned to LIC Housing Finance, while the lowest weight is 3.89%, reflecting sectoral representation.

Detailed Explanation:

BSE Index Services announced the launch of the BSE Housing Finance Index, a new sectoral benchmark tracking the performance of companies in the housing finance sector.

The index has a base value of 1,000 with 22 June 2015 as the base date.

It will be reconstituted semi-annually (June and December) in line with standard index review practices.

The index is designed to support investment analysis, benchmarking, and financial product development.

BSE Index Services Pvt. Ltd. is a wholly owned subsidiary of BSE Ltd, formerly known as Asia Index Pvt. Ltd.

The index comprises 11 constituents, including LIC Housing Finance, PNB Housing Finance, Sammaan Capital, Home First Finance Company, Bajaj Housing Finance, Aptus Value Housing Finance, Can Fin Homes, Aadhar Housing Finance, AAVAS Financiers, and India Shelter Finance Corporation.

The highest weight (17.16%) is assigned to LIC Housing Finance, while the lowest weight is 3.89%, reflecting sectoral representation.

3) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

NPCI Bharat Bill Pay Limited (NBBL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), onboarded Postal Life Insurance (PLI) as a biller under the insurance category on the Bharat Connect platform.

State Bank of India (SBI), India’s largest Public Sector Bank (PSB), acted as the Biller Operating Unit (BOU) to facilitate the onboarding process.

Detailed Explanation:

NPCI Bharat Bill Pay Limited (NBBL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), onboarded Postal Life Insurance (PLI) as a biller under the insurance category on the Bharat Connect platform.

With this inclusion, the number of insurance billers on the platform has increased to 65, strengthening India’s digital bill payment ecosystem.

The move enables policyholders of Postal Life Insurance (PLI) and Rural Postal Life Insurance (RPLI) to pay renewal premiums through Bharat Connect-enabled digital platforms as well as offline agent networks.

State Bank of India (SBI), India’s largest Public Sector Bank (PSB), acted as the Biller Operating Unit (BOU) to facilitate the onboarding process.

4) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) granted registration to the first foreign Family Office structured as a Family Investment Fund (FIF) under the IFSCA (Fund Management) Regulations, 2025.

The licence was issued to Poornam Asset Management (IFSC) Private. Limited., representing a UK-based family office structure.

This marks a major milestone in GIFT IFSC’s private wealth ecosystem, attracting global capital and international investors.

Detailed Explanation:

The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) granted registration to the first foreign Family Office structured as a Family Investment Fund (FIF) under the IFSCA (Fund Management) Regulations, 2025.

The licence was issued to Poornam Asset Management (IFSC) Private. Limited., representing a UK-based family office structure.

This marks a major milestone in GIFT IFSC’s private wealth ecosystem, attracting global capital and international investors.

The Family Investment Fund (FIF) structure enables cross-border investments and diversified portfolio management across domestic and global markets.

Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) is a central business district under development in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, serving as a global financial services hub.

In 2025, GIFT City achieved notable global rankings:

Top rank in reputational advantage

Rank 40 in fintech

 

5) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Karnataka Bank Limited, a private sector bank in India, entered into a partnership with Pine Labs Limited, a leading provider of Point-of-Sale (PoS) solutions, to strengthen its digital payment ecosystem.

The collaboration enables advanced PoS payment services, ensuring seamless, secure, and efficient transactions across India.

Detailed Explanation:

Karnataka Bank Limited, a private sector bank in India, entered into a partnership with Pine Labs Limited, a leading provider of Point-of-Sale (PoS) solutions, to strengthen its digital payment ecosystem.

The collaboration enables advanced PoS payment services, ensuring seamless, secure, and efficient transactions across India.

The partnership ensures pan-India availability of PoS services across all bank branches, enhancing digital banking reach.

It supports Karnataka Bank’s vision of becoming a “Digital Bank of the Future” by strengthening its digital banking infrastructure.

Overall rank 46 in the Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI 37)

Uday Kotak serves as the Chairman of GIFT City Company Limited.

6) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

India will notify new rules on 1 May 2026 under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology to regulate the rapidly growing online gaming sector, focusing on user safety and responsible gaming.

The rules are part of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act 2025 (PROGA) and aim to create a safe, transparent, and accountable gaming ecosystem.

A new regulatory body, the Online Gaming Authority of India (OGAI), will be established as the central authority for monitoring, compliance, and grievance redressal.

Detailed Explanation:

India will notify new rules on 1 May 2026 under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology to regulate the rapidly growing online gaming sector, focusing on user safety and responsible gaming.

The rules are part of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act 2025 (PROGA) and aim to create a safe, transparent, and accountable gaming ecosystem.

A new regulatory body, the Online Gaming Authority of India (OGAI), will be established as the central authority for monitoring, compliance, and grievance redressal.

It will be headed by an Additional Secretary-level officer.

Members will include representatives from:

Ministry of Home Affairs

Ministry of Information and Broadcasting

Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports

Department of Financial Services

Department of Legal Affairs

7) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Indian Institute of Technology Ropar, Punjab launched India’s first fully integrated Artificial Intelligence-based Agricultural Intelligence Ecosystem to support smart farming and agricultural decision-making.

The ecosystem was developed by the Centre of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence for Agriculture under ANNAM.AI (Alliance for Next-Generation Nourishment through Agriculture Modernisation).

The initiative aims to improve agricultural productivity, strengthen risk management, and enhance technology-driven advisory support for farmers using Artificial Intelligence tools.

Detailed Explanation:

Indian Institute of Technology Ropar, Punjab launched India’s first fully integrated Artificial Intelligence-based Agricultural Intelligence Ecosystem to support smart farming and agricultural decision-making.

The ecosystem was developed by the Centre of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence for Agriculture under ANNAM.AI (Alliance for Next-Generation Nourishment through Agriculture Modernisation).

The initiative aims to improve agricultural productivity, strengthen risk management, and enhance technology-driven advisory support for farmers using Artificial Intelligence tools.

The ecosystem includes key components:

Swan – Advanced weather monitoring stations

Krishi Intelligence Call Centres – Farmer support and advisory services

Annam Chat Engine (ACE) – Artificial Intelligence-based conversational advisory platform

The Artificial Intelligence architecture of the ecosystem operates through three layers:

Infrastructure Layer – Data collection from field-level sources

Intelligence Layer – Data processing and analytics

Engagement Layer – Farmer-focused advisory and decision-support services

 

8) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change notified an Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) covering 408.7 square kilometres around the Barasingha Wildlife Sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh to strengthen biodiversity conservation and ecological protection.

The declared Eco-Sensitive Zone spans 307 villages across five districts:

Muzaffarnagar district – 138.71 square kilometres

Meerut district – 50.04 square kilometres

Hapur district – 18.35 square kilometres

Bijnor district – 155.02 square kilometres

Amroha district – 46.35 square kilometres

Detailed Explanation:

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change notified an Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) covering 408.7 square kilometres around the Barasingha Wildlife Sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh to strengthen biodiversity conservation and ecological protection.

The declared Eco-Sensitive Zone spans 307 villages across five districts:

Muzaffarnagar district – 138.71 square kilometres

Meerut district – 50.04 square kilometres

Hapur district – 18.35 square kilometres

Bijnor district – 155.02 square kilometres

Amroha district – 46.35 square kilometres

The Eco-Sensitive Zone declaration will support conservation of rich biodiversity and promote sustainable livelihoods for indigenous communities living in and around the sanctuary.

The Barasingha Wildlife Sanctuary hosts diverse flora and fauna, including:

41 mammal species

373 bird species

36 reptile species

10 amphibian species

79 fish species

The sanctuary also supports over 280 plant species, including 81 medicinal plant species, highlighting its ecological importance.

9) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Atal Pension Yojana achieved a historic milestone of 9 crore total gross enrolments, reflecting its growing popularity, especially among workers in the unorganised sector in India.

Launched on 9 May 2015, Atal Pension Yojana aims to create a universal social security system, particularly for workers in the informal sector.

The scheme guarantees a fixed monthly pension ranging from ₹1,000 to ₹5,000 after the age of 60 years, depending on the subscriber’s contribution.

Under the scheme:

The spouse continues to receive the pension after the subscriber’s death

After the death of both subscriber and spouse, the corpus is returned to the nominee, ensuring extended financial protection to the family

The scheme is open to Indian citizens aged 18 to 40 years who are not income taxpayers, and subscribers contribute regularly until attaining 60 years of age.

Detailed Explanation:

Atal Pension Yojana achieved a historic milestone of 9 crore total gross enrolments, reflecting its growing popularity, especially among workers in the unorganised sector in India.

During Financial Year 2025–26, the scheme recorded over 1.35 crore new subscribers, marking the highest-ever annual enrolment since its launch.

The strong enrolment growth was supported by:

Extensive outreach campaigns in rural and semi-urban areas

Active participation of public sector banks, private sector banks, and Regional Rural Banks

Support from the Department of Posts in reaching remote populations

Continuous awareness drives and multilingual communication initiatives

Monitoring and capacity-building efforts by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority

Launched on 9 May 2015, Atal Pension Yojana aims to create a universal social security system, particularly for workers in the informal sector.

The scheme guarantees a fixed monthly pension ranging from ₹1,000 to ₹5,000 after the age of 60 years, depending on the subscriber’s contribution.

Under the scheme:

The spouse continues to receive the pension after the subscriber’s death

After the death of both subscriber and spouse, the corpus is returned to the nominee, ensuring extended financial protection to the family

The scheme is open to Indian citizens aged 18 to 40 years who are not income taxpayers, and subscribers contribute regularly until attaining 60 years of age.

Atal Pension Yojana plays an important role in strengthening old-age income security, providing affordable pension coverage, and reducing dependency risks among workers in the unorganised sector, thereby supporting financial inclusion and social security expansion in India.

10) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Ministry of Culture launched the ‘VM Frames’ National Filmmaking Competition to commemorate 150 years of Vande Mataram, encouraging citizens, especially young creators, to express the spirit of the nation through visual storytelling.

Vande Mataram, written by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, played a significant role during India’s freedom struggle, symbolising devotion to the motherland, patriotism, national pride, and cultural unity.

The competition includes three categories:

Reels – Short visual storytelling format

Artificial Intelligence-based films – Innovative storytelling using emerging technology

Short Films – Detailed cinematic narratives

Detailed Explanation:

The Ministry of Culture launched the ‘VM Frames’ National Filmmaking Competition to commemorate 150 years of Vande Mataram, encouraging citizens, especially young creators, to express the spirit of the nation through visual storytelling.

Vande Mataram, written by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, played a significant role during India’s freedom struggle, symbolising devotion to the motherland, patriotism, national pride, and cultural unity.

The 150-year milestone celebrations are being organised across States, Union Territories, and Indian Missions abroad as part of a year-long nationwide commemoration of India’s cultural heritage.

‘VM Frames’ provides a platform for participants to creatively interpret the values of Vande Mataram through modern storytelling formats, linking India’s past, present, and future vision.

The competition includes three categories:

Reels – Short visual storytelling format

Artificial Intelligence-based films – Innovative storytelling using emerging technology

Short Films – Detailed cinematic narratives

11) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Vice President of India C.P. Radhakrishnan undertook a two-day official visit to Sri Lanka from 19–20 April 2026, marking the first bilateral visit by an Indian Vice President to Sri Lanka.

During the visit, he met Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo, reviewing India-supported development projects in Sri Lanka.

Detailed Explanation:

Vice President of India C.P. Radhakrishnan undertook a two-day official visit to Sri Lanka from 19–20 April 2026, marking the first bilateral visit by an Indian Vice President to Sri Lanka.

During the visit, he met Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo, reviewing India-supported development projects in Sri Lanka.

He also held discussions with Harini Amarasuriya along with other senior Sri Lankan leaders, focusing on strengthening bilateral cooperation.

India and Sri Lanka signed multiple Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) to enhance cooperation in healthcare and regional development.

Key announcements included completion of Phase III of the Indian Housing Project (4,000 houses) in Sri Lanka.

India supported post-cyclone reconstruction efforts, including restoration of the Northern Railway Line and Bailey bridges after Cyclone Ditwah.

 

12) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Central Government of India appointed Justice Lisa Gill as the Chief Justice of the Andhra Pradesh High Court.

The appointment was made by the President of India in consultation with the Chief Justice of India, under the provisions of the Constitution of India.

Justice Lisa Gill was earlier a Judge of the Andhra Pradesh High Court, transferred from the Punjab and Haryana High Court.

Detailed Explanation:

The Central Government of India appointed Justice Lisa Gill as the Chief Justice of the Andhra Pradesh High Court.

The appointment was made by the President of India in consultation with the Chief Justice of India, under the provisions of the Constitution of India.

Justice Lisa Gill was earlier a Judge of the Andhra Pradesh High Court, transferred from the Punjab and Haryana High Court.

Her appointment comes into effect from 25 April 2026, following the retirement of Justice Dhiraj Singh Thakur on 24 April 2026.

The Supreme Court Collegium recommended her early transfer under a new policy to shift prospective Chief Justices at least two months before retirement of the incumbent.

 

13) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The World Economic Forum (WEF) announced the Young Global Leaders (YGL) Class of 2026, recognising 118 leaders from 55 countries for contributions across government, business, and social sectors.

From India, key leaders include Jay Shah, Isha Ambani, Sumit Gupta, Abhishek Bansal, Ameve Sharma, Suhani Jalota, Aniket Doegar, Supriya Paul, Edmond Clint Fernandes, and Natsuki Sugai.

Detailed Explanation:

The World Economic Forum (WEF) announced the Young Global Leaders (YGL) Class of 2026, recognising 118 leaders from 55 countries for contributions across government, business, and social sectors.

From India, key leaders include Jay Shah, Isha Ambani, Sumit Gupta, Abhishek Bansal, Ameve Sharma, Suhani Jalota, Aniket Doegar, Supriya Paul, Edmond Clint Fernandes, and Natsuki Sugai.

The YGL initiative, launched in 2004, aims to identify leaders under 40 years of age for a structured leadership development programme.

Selected leaders undergo a five-year programme based in Geneva, Switzerland focusing on leadership, collaboration, and solving global challenges.

 

14) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) will launch an AI-powered chatbot named “Abhay” to help citizens verify the authenticity of CBI-issued notices, aimed at combating digital arrest frauds.

The chatbot will be launched by the Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant during the 22nd D P Kohli Memorial Lecture organised by the CBI.

Detailed Explanation:

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) will launch an AI-powered chatbot named “Abhay” to help citizens verify the authenticity of CBI-issued notices, aimed at combating digital arrest frauds.

The chatbot will be launched by the Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant during the 22nd D P Kohli Memorial Lecture organised by the CBI.

The system will allow the public to verify genuine CBI notices, helping prevent scams where fraudsters impersonate officials to commit cyber fraud and extortion.

The initiative addresses the rising cases of “digital arrest” scams, where victims are falsely detained online and forced to pay money using fake notices.

According to reports, cyber criminals have siphoned off around ₹54,000 crore in various scams, which the Supreme Court has described as “robbery or dacoity”.

 

15) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

The Indian Air Force (IAF) activated an Emergency Landing Facility (ELF) on the Purvanchal Expressway in Sultanpur District, demonstrating day and night operational capability.

The event was witnessed by Om Prakash Rajbhar (UP Minister) and Air Marshal B. Manikantan (AOC-in-C, Central Air Command) along with other officials.

The exercise showcased operations by a diverse fleet of aircraft, including Jaguar, Mirage-2000, Sukhoi-30 MKI, C-295, AN-32, along with Mi-17 V5 helicopter and the Garud Commando Force.

Detailed Explanation:

The Indian Air Force (IAF) activated an Emergency Landing Facility (ELF) on the Purvanchal Expressway in Sultanpur District, demonstrating day and night operational capability.

The event was witnessed by Om Prakash Rajbhar (UP Minister) and Air Marshal B. Manikantan (AOC-in-C, Central Air Command) along with other officials.

The exercise showcased operations by a diverse fleet of aircraft, including Jaguar, Mirage-2000, Sukhoi-30 MKI, C-295, AN-32, along with Mi-17 V5 helicopter and the Garud Commando Force.

The IAF, in coordination with Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA) and local civil administration, validated Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for rapid activation of ELFs.

The operation demonstrated the IAF’s ability to conduct uninterrupted missions even without conventional runways, enhancing operational resilience.

It highlighted the professional flying skills of aircrew and the efficiency of ground crew in activating highway airstrips at short notice.

 

16) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

The 11th India–Egypt Joint Defence Committee (JDC) Meeting was held in Cairo from 20–22 April 2026, focusing on strengthening bilateral defence cooperation.

The Indian delegation was led by Shri Amitabh Prasad (Joint Secretary, International Cooperation) from the Ministry of Defence, along with senior officials from the Armed Forces.

Detailed Explanation:

The 11th India–Egypt Joint Defence Committee (JDC) Meeting was held in Cairo from 20–22 April 2026, focusing on strengthening bilateral defence cooperation.

The Indian delegation was led by Shri Amitabh Prasad (Joint Secretary, International Cooperation) from the Ministry of Defence, along with senior officials from the Armed Forces.

The Egyptian delegation was led by Staff Major General Ahmed Mohamed Omar and included senior officials from the Ministry of Defence and Defence Forces of Egypt.

Both sides reviewed progress since the last JDC meeting and agreed on a Defence Cooperation Plan 2026–27.

Key focus areas include structured military engagement, joint training exercises, and enhanced maritime security cooperation.

17) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Tata Steel Limited signed a definitive agreement with Paul Wurth S.A. (part of SMS Group, Germany) to install the world’s first large-scale EASyMelt (Electrically Assisted Syngas Smelter) technology.

The project will be implemented at Tata Steel’s Jamshedpur plant in Jharkhand, aiming to significantly reduce carbon emissions in steel production.

The initiative follows a successful engineering study after an initial agreement signed in June 2023.

Detailed Explanation:

Tata Steel Limited signed a definitive agreement with Paul Wurth S.A. (part of SMS Group, Germany) to install the world’s first large-scale EASyMelt (Electrically Assisted Syngas Smelter) technology.

The project will be implemented at Tata Steel’s Jamshedpur plant in Jharkhand, aiming to significantly reduce carbon emissions in steel production.

The initiative follows a successful engineering study after an initial agreement signed in June 2023.

EASyMelt technology is a retrofit solution that can be installed on existing blast furnaces, enabling modernization without replacing infrastructure.

It replaces coal with syngas and uses plasma torches to improve efficiency and reduce dependence on fossil fuels.

The system provides fuel flexibility, allowing operation on multiple energy sources while improving energy efficiency.

The technology enables decarbonisation of existing steel plants without requiring costly infrastructure replacement.

 

18) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Federal Express Corporation, in collaboration with Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, successfully completed India’s first intra-city drone delivery flight trials in Bengaluru, Karnataka to develop safe and scalable drone-based logistics systems.

The trials were conducted under the research framework of the FedEx Sustainable and Multimodal Advanced Research and Technology Centre (SMART Centre) at Indian Institute of Technology Madras, focusing on next-generation technology-enabled supply chains.

Detailed Explanation:

Federal Express Corporation, in collaboration with Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, successfully completed India’s first intra-city drone delivery flight trials in Bengaluru, Karnataka to develop safe and scalable drone-based logistics systems.

The trials were conducted under the research framework of the FedEx Sustainable and Multimodal Advanced Research and Technology Centre (SMART Centre) at Indian Institute of Technology Madras, focusing on next-generation technology-enabled supply chains.

The flight trials were carried out in coordination with the Directorate General of Civil Aviation under the Ministry of Civil Aviation.

The project was implemented in collaboration with Amber Wings, a deep-technology start-up incubated at Indian Institute of Technology Madras.

The trials successfully validated a mid-mile aerial logistics corridor between Electronic City Phase II and a site near Kempegowda International Airport.

 

19) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

Dr. Gopalrao Patil, former Rajya Sabha member and renowned paediatrician, passed away at the age of 94 in Latur.

A paediatrician is a doctor who specializes in the comprehensive medical care of infants, children, adolescents, and young adults, usually up to age 18-21.

He was born on 3 October 1931 in Kavtha village, Dharashiv district, Maharashtra.

Detailed Explanation:

Dr. Gopalrao Patil, former Rajya Sabha member and renowned paediatrician, passed away at the age of 94 in Latur.

A paediatrician is a doctor who specializes in the comprehensive medical care of infants, children, adolescents, and young adults, usually up to age 18-21.

He was born on 3 October 1931 in Kavtha village, Dharashiv district, Maharashtra.

Popularly known as “Devmanus (Godly Man)”, he was widely respected for his humanitarian service and medical contributions.

He was a doctor and social worker, known for his work in rural healthcare, public service, and education.

He was the visionary behind the “Latur Pattern” of education, a disciplined and result-oriented coaching model.

20) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

India observes National Panchayati Raj Day on 24 April every year to mark the implementation of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992, which came into force on 24 April 1993, granting constitutional status to Panchayati Raj Institutions.

The amendment institutionalised the three-tier Panchayati Raj system:

Gram Panchayat at the village level

Panchayat Samiti at the block level

Zila Parishad at the district level

Detailed Explanation:

India observes National Panchayati Raj Day on 24 April every year to mark the implementation of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992, which came into force on 24 April 1993, granting constitutional status to Panchayati Raj Institutions.

The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act strengthened democratic decentralisation by transferring governance powers to local self-government institutions at the grassroots level.

The first National Panchayati Raj Day was observed on 24 April 2010, as declared by former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

The amendment institutionalised the three-tier Panchayati Raj system:

Gram Panchayat at the village level

Panchayat Samiti at the block level

Zila Parishad at the district level