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1) In 2026, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cancelled the banking licence of Paytm Payments Bank Limited (PPBL) in April 2026 under which provision of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949?

(a) Section 10(1)

(b) Section 22(4)

(c) Section 35A

(d) Section 45ZA

(e) Section 56

 

2) As of Apr’26, “Mission Jagrook”, a nationwide investor awareness initiative, was launched by which organisation?

(a) Securities and Exchange Board of India

(b) National Stock Exchange of India

(c) Reserve Bank of India

(d) Bombay Stock Exchange

(e) Ministry of Finance

 

3) As of April 2026, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) imposed a penalty on which bank for violations under the Supervisory Action Framework (SAF)?

(a) Saraswat Co-operative Bank

(b) Cosmos Co-operative Bank

(c) Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Nagari Sahakari Bank

(d) Janata Sahakari Bank

(e) Dombivli Nagari Sahakari Bank

4) As of April 2026, Jio Financial Services Limited (JFSL) signed a 50:50 Joint Venture with which company for general and health insurance business in India?

(a) AXA

(b) Allianz Europe B.V.

(c) Prudential plc

(d) Zurich Insurance Group

(e) Aviva plc

5) As of April 2026, India approved a ₹30 billion currency swap facility for Maldives under which framework?

(a) ASEAN Currency Swap Framework

(b) BRICS Contingent Reserve Arrangement

(c) G20 Financial Stability Framework

(d) BIMSTEC Financial Support Scheme

(e) SAARC Currency Swap Framework

 

6) As of April 2026, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) initially capped banks’ net open positions in offshore derivatives (NDF markets) at what limit?

(a) USD 50 million

(b) USD 75 million

(c) USD 100 million

(d) USD 150 million

(e) USD 200 million

7) As of April 2026, India launched a nationwide toll-free helpline (1855) to support which upcoming exercise?

(a) Census 2027

(b) Agriculture Census 2026

(c) Economic Census 2026

(d) Socio-Economic Caste Census 2026

(e) Health Census 2026

 

8) As of April 2026, the 13th India–Czech Republic Joint Commission for Economic Cooperation (JCEC) was co-chaired by Jitin Prasada and which Czech representative?

(a) Andrej Babiš

(b) Miloš Zeman

(c) Petr Fiala

(d) Jan Sechter

(e) Karel Havlíček

9) As of April 2026, Guntur Municipal Corporation received the Gender Equality Mobilization Award 2026 in which city?

(a) Geneva

(b) Vienna

(c) Paris

(d) Berlin

(e) Brussels

10) As of April 2026, DataKaveri Systems, the commercial arm of IISc Bengaluru, signed an MoU with which company to integrate construction data into AI-ready urban data exchange systems?

(a) Google

(b) Microsoft

(c) ONESTRUCTION Inc.

(d) Amazon Web Services

(e) IBM

11) As of April 2026, BharatGen Technology Foundation signed a 5-year MoU with which group to develop India’s Sovereign AI compute platform?

(a) Tata Group

(b) Reliance Industries

(c) Adani Group

(d) Larsen and Toubro Group

(e) Wipro Group

12) As of April 2026, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) unveiled Advanced Armoured Platforms at which location?

(a) Pune, Maharashtra

(b) Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra

(c) Bengaluru, Karnataka

(d) Hyderabad, Telangana

(e) Jodhpur, Rajasthan

13) As of April 2026, the OTM Administrative Complex of Coast Guard District Headquarters No. 13 was inaugurated at which location?

(a) Tamil Nadu

(b) Karnataka

(c) Andhra Pradesh

(d) Kerala

(e) Puducherry

 

14) As of April 2026, who has been appointed as the Chairman of NASSCOM for the 2026–2027 term?

(a) Srikanth Velamakanni

(b) Krish Gopalakrishnan

(c) Nandan Nilekani

(d) Rajesh Gopinathan

(e) Amitabh Kant

15) As of April 2026, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved the extension of tenure of Rajneesh Karnatak as MD & CEO of which bank?

(a) Bank of Baroda

(b) Bank of India

(c) Indian Bank

(d) Punjab National Bank

(e) Canara Bank

 

16) As of April 2026, the SMILE–Beggary Survey Mobile Application was launched by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment during which event?

(a) National Development Summit

(b) Digital Governance Summit

(c) India Social Justice Conference

(d) Chintan Shivir, Chandigarh

(e) Rural Empowerment Conclave

17) As of April 2026, Blue Origin launched the AST SpaceMobile BlueBird 7 communications satellite using which rocket?

(a) Falcon 9

(b) Starship

(c) New Glenn

(d) Atlas V

(e) Delta IV Heavy

18) As of April 2026, FIFA selected India as one of how many countries under its Women’s Development Programme (Commercial Strategy 2026)?

(a) 12

(b) 11

(c) 10

(d) 14

(e) 15

19) As of April 2026, Virat Kohli achieved the milestone of 800 IPL boundaries while playing against which team?

(a) Chennai Super Kings

(b) Mumbai Indians

(c) Gujarat Titans

(d) Kolkata Knight Riders

(e) Rajasthan Royals

 

20) As of April 2026, former Chief of Army Staff Manoj Mukund Naravane launched his book titled “The Curious and the Classified: Unearthing Military Myths and Mysteries”. The book is published by which publishing house

(a) Penguin Random House India

(b) HarperCollins India

(c) Macmillan India

(d) Oxford University Press

(e) Rupa Publications

21) As of April 2026, Oscar-winning production designer Dean Tavoularis, who passed away at the age of 93, was best known for his collaboration with which filmmaker?

(a) Steven Spielberg

(b) Martin Scorsese

(c) James Cameron

(d) Francis Ford Coppola

(e) Quentin Tarantino

 

22) As of April 2026, World Intellectual Property Day is observed annually on which date, with the theme “Intellectual Property and Sports: Ready, Set, Innovate”?

(a) April 24

(b) April 25

(c) April 26

(d) April 27

(e) April 28

23) As of April 2026, how many full member countries are there in the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC)?

(a) 6

(b) 7

(c) 8

(d) 9

(e) 10

24) As of April 2026, the mascots ‘Pragati’ and ‘Vikas’ were launched for which upcoming exercise?

(a) Population Census 2027

(b) Economic Census 2026

(c) Agricultural Census 2026

(d) Socio-Economic Caste Census 2026

(e) National Family Health Survey 2027

 

25) What is the currency of the Czech Republic?

(a) Euro

(b) Krone

(c) Zloty

(d) Forint

(e) Koruna

 

Answers:

1) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cancelled the banking licence of Paytm Payments Bank Limited (PPBL) with effect from April 24, 2026, citing serious regulatory violations.

The action was taken under Section 22(4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, effectively prohibiting PPBL from conducting any banking business under Sections 5(b) and 6.

Detailed Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cancelled the banking licence of Paytm Payments Bank Limited (PPBL) with effect from April 24, 2026, citing serious regulatory violations.

The action was taken under Section 22(4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, effectively prohibiting PPBL from conducting any banking business under Sections 5(b) and 6.

RBI stated that PPBL’s operations were detrimental to depositors’ interests and public interest, and the bank failed to comply with Section 22(3)(b), 22(3)(c), and 22(3)(g) of the Act.

Key reasons for cancellation included non-compliance with KYC norms, weak internal compliance systems, and repeated regulatory violations.

RBI also noted that the general management conduct of the bank was prejudicial to depositors and public interest, and continuation of operations would not serve any useful public purpose.

 

2) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman delivered the keynote address at the 38th Foundation Day of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) in Mumbai.

She digitally launched “Mission Jagrook”, a nationwide investor awareness initiative to promote financial literacy and investor protection.

The Finance Minister highlighted cybersecurity as a major challenge, warning that a single cyberattack on exchanges, depositories, or brokers could disrupt markets and erode public confidence.

Detailed Explanation:

Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman delivered the keynote address at the 38th Foundation Day of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) in Mumbai.

She digitally launched “Mission Jagrook”, a nationwide investor awareness initiative to promote financial literacy and investor protection.

The Finance Minister highlighted cybersecurity as a major challenge, warning that a single cyberattack on exchanges, depositories, or brokers could disrupt markets and erode public confidence.

She emphasized that AI-driven cyberattacks are becoming faster, adaptive, and scalable, requiring stronger and faster-evolving defence mechanisms.

She flagged the rise of fake investment apps and deepfake videos, which impersonate leaders and mislead investors on social media.

She appreciated SEBI’s Cybersecurity and Cyber Resilience Framework (April 2025) as a strong foundation for tackling digital threats.

SEBI’s Data Analytics and Digital Forensics Laboratory uses AI/ML tools to detect market manipulation and fraud networks.

 

3) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) imposed a ₹80,000 penalty on Ebix Payment Services for failing to ensure proper risk categorisation of customers, a key compliance requirement.

RBI also imposed a ₹80,000 fine on Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Nagari Sahakari Bank for violations under the Supervisory Action Framework (SAF).

Detailed Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) imposed a ₹80,000 penalty on Ebix Payment Services for failing to ensure proper risk categorisation of customers, a key compliance requirement.

The penalty was imposed on April 17, 2026 under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, highlighting RBI’s strict enforcement of payment system regulations.

RBI also imposed a ₹80,000 fine on Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Nagari Sahakari Bank for violations under the Supervisory Action Framework (SAF).

The bank was found to have breached lending limits on advances and offered higher deposit interest rates than State Bank of India, violating regulatory directives.

4) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Jio Financial Services Limited (JFSL) signed a binding agreement to form a 50:50 Joint Venture (JV) with Allianz Europe B.V., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Allianz, for general insurance and health insurance business in India.

The collaboration was initially announced in July 2025, when both firms signed a non-binding term sheet to explore equal joint ventures in general and life insurance sectors.

Detailed Explanation:

Jio Financial Services Limited (JFSL) signed a binding agreement to form a 50:50 Joint Venture (JV) with Allianz Europe B.V., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Allianz, for general insurance and health insurance business in India.

The collaboration was initially announced in July 2025, when both firms signed a non-binding term sheet to explore equal joint ventures in general and life insurance sectors.

The partnership aims to combine JFSL’s digital distribution network and customer reach with Allianz’s global underwriting and risk management expertise.

The objective is to tap into India’s underpenetrated insurance market, enhancing insurance penetration and financial inclusion.

As part of the broader collaboration, JFSL and Allianz have also established Allianz Jio Reinsurance Limited, a 50:50 JV for reinsurance services in India.

 

5) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

The Government of India approved a ₹30 billion currency swap facility for the Maldives under the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Currency Swap Framework, reinforcing India’s role as a key financial partner.

This marks the first withdrawal (drawdown) of funds under the framework agreed between the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Maldives.

The facility is provided under the INR Swap Window of the ‘Framework on Currency Swap Arrangement for SAARC Countries (2024–2027)’.

Detailed Explanation:

The Government of India approved a ₹30 billion currency swap facility for the Maldives under the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Currency Swap Framework, reinforcing India’s role as a key financial partner.

This marks the first withdrawal (drawdown) of funds under the framework agreed between the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Maldives.

The facility is provided under the INR Swap Window of the ‘Framework on Currency Swap Arrangement for SAARC Countries (2024–2027)’.

The agreement was signed between RBI and the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) during the state visit of Mohamed Muizzu to New Delhi in October 2024.

Earlier, the Maldives repaid a USD 400 million swap facility (October 2024) under the USD/Euro Swap Window, highlighting its commitment to financial obligations.

Since the launch of the SAARC Swap Framework in 2012, RBI has extended aggregate support of over USD 1.1 billion to the Maldives.

 

6) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) withdrew some restrictions on forex dealers in offshore Non-Deliverable Forward (NDF) markets to manage rupee volatility.

On 27 March 2026, RBI imposed an initial restriction by capping banks’ net open positions in offshore derivatives at USD 100 million.

Detailed Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) withdrew some restrictions on forex dealers in offshore Non-Deliverable Forward (NDF) markets to manage rupee volatility.

On 27 March 2026, RBI imposed an initial restriction by capping banks’ net open positions in offshore derivatives at USD 100 million.

On 1 April 2026, RBI further tightened norms by banning arbitrage trades and prohibiting banks from offering NDFs to corporate clients.

These measures were aimed at curbing one-sided positioning in the Indian Rupee and reducing speculative flows in the foreign exchange market.

The overall objective was to ensure currency stability, prevent excessive volatility, and maintain orderly functioning of forex markets.

 

7) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

India launched a nationwide toll-free helpline (1855) to simplify the Census 2027 process and enhance citizen participation.

The helpline has been introduced by the Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India and is operational across all States and Union Territories with multilingual support.

It will provide guidance on House Listing and Housing Census, assist citizens in understanding procedures, and help ensure accurate data submission.

The initiative promotes inclusive and citizen-centric governance by reducing confusion, especially in rural areas, and improving transparency in the census process.

Detailed Explanation:

India launched a nationwide toll-free helpline (1855) to simplify the Census 2027 process and enhance citizen participation.

The helpline has been introduced by the Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India and is operational across all States and Union Territories with multilingual support.

It will provide guidance on House Listing and Housing Census, assist citizens in understanding procedures, and help ensure accurate data submission.

The initiative promotes inclusive and citizen-centric governance by reducing confusion, especially in rural areas, and improving transparency in the census process.

Census 2027 will mark a digital transformation, with enumerators using smartphone-based applications, enabling real-time monitoring, faster processing, and improved accuracy.

 

8) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Jitin Prasada, Union Minister of State (MoS) in the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, undertook a two-day official visit to the Czech Republic from April 22–23, 2026.

The visit was undertaken at the invitation of the Government of the Czech Republic to enhance bilateral trade, investment, and industrial cooperation.

Jitin Prasada co-chaired the 13th India–Czech Republic Joint Commission for Economic Cooperation (JCEC) with Czech counterpart Jan Sechter in Prague.

Detailed Explanation:

Jitin Prasada, Union Minister of State (MoS) in the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, undertook a two-day official visit to the Czech Republic from April 22–23, 2026.

The visit was undertaken at the invitation of the Government of the Czech Republic to enhance bilateral trade, investment, and industrial cooperation.

Jitin Prasada co-chaired the 13th India–Czech Republic Joint Commission for Economic Cooperation (JCEC) with Czech counterpart Jan Sechter in Prague.

During the meeting, both sides signed the protocol of the 13th India–Czechia JCEC, marking progress in economic collaboration.

The leaders also jointly inaugurated the India–Czech Business Forum in Prague to promote trade and investment opportunities.

The forum aimed to strengthen Business-to-Business (B2B) linkages between Indian and Czech companies.

A self-enumeration portal has been introduced for the first time, allowing citizens to submit their data independently.

The census will be conducted in two phases:

Phase I (April–September 2026): House Listing and Housing Census covering housing conditions, amenities, and assets, along with a 15-day self-enumeration window.

Phase II (February 2027): Population Enumeration covering demographics, education, migration, and fertility details.

 

9) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Guntur Municipal Corporation won the Gender Equality Mobilization Award 2026 in Vienna, Austria for deploying over 200 women as electric auto drivers for door-to-door waste collection.

The award was conferred by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization during the International Day of Women in Industry 2026 celebrations.

Detailed Explanation:

Guntur Municipal Corporation won the Gender Equality Mobilization Award 2026 in Vienna, Austria for deploying over 200 women as electric auto drivers for door-to-door waste collection.

The award was conferred by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization during the International Day of Women in Industry 2026 celebrations.

The initiative promotes:

Use of clean energy through electric vehicles

Efficient waste management systems

Women empowerment through sustainable livelihood opportunities

Under the initiative:

More than 200 women were trained and employed

Electric autos are used for door-to-door garbage collection

The model reduces carbon emissions and improves urban sanitation

The recognition highlights:

Innovative and inclusive urban governance

Integration of gender equality with environmental sustainability

A replicable model for other cities

The award was received by officials of Guntur Municipal Corporation in the presence of dignitaries including Tarja Halonen.

The Gender Equality Mobilization Award recognises institutions promoting women’s participation in industrial and urban sectors, supporting broader Sustainable Development Goals.

10) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

DataKaveri Systems, the commercial arm of the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ONESTRUCTION Inc.

The MoU aims to integrate construction data into Artificial Intelligence (AI)-ready urban data exchange systems across India and Japan.

The agreement was signed on the sidelines of the Japan-India Artificial Intelligence Strategic Dialogue held in Mumbai.

Detailed Explanation:

DataKaveri Systems, the commercial arm of Indian Institute of Science  (IISc), Bengaluru, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ONESTRUCTION Inc..

The MoU aims to integrate construction data into Artificial Intelligence (AI)-ready urban data exchange systems across India and Japan.

The agreement was signed on the sidelines of the Japan-India Artificial Intelligence Strategic Dialogue held in Mumbai.

The dialogue was co-chaired by Amit A. Shukla, Joint Secretary (Cyber Diplomacy), Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), and Hanada Takahiro, Deputy Assistant Minister for Cyber Security, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Japan.

Under the MoU, both organisations will connect ONESTRUCTION’s openIBM platform with Intelligent Universal Data Exchange (IUDX) developed by DataKaveri.

The Intelligent Universal Data Exchange (IUDX) platform is already operational across 55 smart cities in India, enabling large-scale urban data sharing.

 

11) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

BharatGen Technology Foundation signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding with Larsen and Toubro group entities:

Larsen and Toubro Semiconductor Technologies Limited

L&T-Vyoma to develop an end-to-end Sovereign Artificial Intelligence compute platform for India.

The agreement was signed in the presence of Ajay Kumar Sood, Principal Scientific Advisor to the Government of India.

Detailed Explanation:

BharatGen Technology Foundation signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding with Larsen and Toubro group entities:

Larsen and Toubro Semiconductor Technologies Limited

L&T-Vyoma
to develop an end-to-end Sovereign Artificial Intelligence compute platform for India.

The agreement was signed in the presence of Ajay Kumar Sood, Principal Scientific Advisor to the Government of India.

The initiative has been approved under the India Artificial Intelligence Mission of the Digital India Corporation under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.

Roles and responsibilities:

Larsen and Toubro Semiconductor Technologies Limited will design Application-Specific Integrated Circuits and Processing Unit platforms optimised for Artificial Intelligence workloads, focusing on high performance, energy efficiency, and scalability.

 

12) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) unveiled Advanced Armoured Platforms (Tracked and Wheeled) on April 25, 2026, at its laboratory in Ahilyanagar,Maharashtra .

The platforms were unveiled by Samir V Kamat, Secretary, Department of Defence (R&D) and Chairman of DRDO.

The platforms have been designed and developed by Vehicles Research & Development Establishment (VRDE) to meet emerging operational requirements of Defence Forces.

Detailed Explanation:

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) unveiled Advanced Armoured Platforms (Tracked and Wheeled) on April 25, 2026, at its laboratory in Ahilyanagar,Maharashtra .

The platforms were unveiled by Samir V Kamat, Secretary, Department of Defence (R&D) and Chairman of DRDO.

The platforms have been designed and developed by Vehicles Research & Development Establishment (VRDE) to meet emerging operational requirements of Defence Forces.

Both platforms are equipped with an indigenously developed 30 mm crewless turret, enhancing mobility, firepower, and protection capabilities.

They feature a high-power engine with automatic transmission, offering high power-to-weight ratio, higher speed, and superior obstacle negotiation capability.

The platforms provide STANAG Level 4 & 5 protection with modular blast and ballistic protection.

13) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

Paramesh Sivamani, Director General of the Indian Coast Guard, inaugurated the state-of-the-art OTM Administrative Complex of Coast Guard District Headquarters No. 13 at Puducherry on 25 April 2026.

The inauguration marks a significant milestone in strengthening India’s maritime security architecture along the eastern seaboard.

The new facility reflects the vision of a “Modern Force, Modern Infrastructure”, aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and administrative capability.

Detailed Explanation:

Paramesh Sivamani, Director General of the Indian Coast Guard, inaugurated the state-of-the-art OTM Administrative Complex of Coast Guard District Headquarters No. 13 at Puducherry on 25 April 2026.

The inauguration marks a significant milestone in strengthening India’s maritime security architecture along the eastern seaboard.

The new facility reflects the vision of a “Modern Force, Modern Infrastructure”, aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and administrative capability.

The complex houses an advanced Operations Centre and the Maritime Rescue Sub Centre, Puducherry, creating a unified command, control and coordination hub.

The integrated setup will enable quick and effective response to maritime emergencies and challenges.

Coast Guard District Headquarters No. 13 is responsible for Puducherry and Central Tamil Nadu, covering a maritime area of over 140 nautical miles.

 

14) Answer: A

NASSCOM (National Association of Software and Service Companies) appointed Srikanth Velamakanni as its new Chairman for the 2026–2027 term.

He is the Co-Founder and Group Chief Executive of Fractal Analytics, an indigenous AI firm.

He succeeds Sindhu Gangadharan, Managing Director of SAP Labs India, who completed her term in April 2026.

 

15) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved three-year extensions for senior public sector bank officials.

Rajneesh Karnatak has been granted an extension as Managing Director (MD) & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Bank of India, with his tenure extended until 2029 (effective from April 29, 2026).

Detailed Explanation:

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved three-year extensions for senior public sector bank officials.

Rajneesh Karnatak has been granted an extension as Managing Director (MD) & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Bank of India, with his tenure extended until 2029 (effective from April 29, 2026).

Debadatta Chand has been extended as MD & CEO of Bank of Baroda, with tenure extended until 2029 (effective from July 1, 2026).

Ashutosh Choudhary has been extended as Executive Director of Indian Bank until May 2, 2029.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) also approved the re-appointment of PN Vasudevan as MD & CEO of Equitas Small Finance Bank for three years till 2029, effective from July 23, 2026.

 

16) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment (MoSJE), Government of India, launched the SMILE–Beggary Survey Mobile Application during the Chintan Shivir held in Chandigarh (24–26 April 2026).

The application has been developed under the SMILE–Beggary Sub-Scheme (Comprehensive Rehabilitation of Persons Engaged in the Act of Begging).

It aims to strengthen field-level implementation through real-time digital data collection, improved monitoring, and accurate reporting.

Detailed Explanation:

The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment (MoSJE), Government of India, launched the SMILE–Beggary Survey Mobile Application during the Chintan Shivir held in Chandigarh (24–26 April 2026).

The application has been developed under the SMILE–Beggary Sub-Scheme (Comprehensive Rehabilitation of Persons Engaged in the Act of Begging).

It aims to strengthen field-level implementation through real-time digital data collection, improved monitoring, and accurate reporting.

The app enables implementing agencies and district authorities to capture survey data digitally, ensuring transparency, efficiency, and timely updates.

The initiative addresses challenges such as delayed and inconsistent data reporting, enhancing real-time monitoring, data analytics, and performance tracking across cities.

The launch aligns with the Government’s vision of achieving “Bhiksha Vritti Mukt Bharat” (Beggar-free India).

17) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Blue Origin, the space venture of Jeff Bezos, launched the AST SpaceMobile BlueBird 7 communications satellite aboard its New Glenn rocket.

The launch took place from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, USA, but the mission failed to achieve the intended orbit during its third flight.

The mission’s objective was to expand space-based cellular connectivity.

The failure occurred during the second-stage burn (GS2) when one of the BE-3U (Blue Engine 3 – Upper Stage) hydrogen-fueled engines did not generate sufficient thrust.

Detailed Explanation:

Blue Origin, the space venture of Jeff Bezos, launched the AST SpaceMobile BlueBird 7 communications satellite aboard its New Glenn rocket.

The launch took place from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, USA, but the mission failed to achieve the intended orbit during its third flight.

The mission’s objective was to expand space-based cellular connectivity.

The failure occurred during the second-stage burn (GS2) when one of the BE-3U (Blue Engine 3 – Upper Stage) hydrogen-fueled engines did not generate sufficient thrust.

As a result, the satellite was placed in an off-nominal orbit, making it unsuitable for its intended mission objectives.

Investigations are underway to determine the cause and improve future mission reliability and performance.

The New Glenn rocket, which made its debut in January 2025, became the first commercial rocket to reach orbit on its maiden flight.

18) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has selected India as one of 12 countries for its Women’s Development Programme (Commercial Strategy 2026).

The selection follows a successful application and presentation by the All India Football Federation (AIFF).

Detailed Explanation:

Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has selected India as one of 12 countries for its Women’s Development Programme (Commercial Strategy 2026).

The selection follows a successful application and presentation by the All India Football Federation (AIFF).

The programme aims to enhance commercial viability, sustainability, and professional structure of women’s football globally.

Participating countries include: Germany, Netherlands, Sweden, Scotland, Canada, Mexico, Finland, Ghana, Jordan, Lithuania, Paraguay, and India.

The programme will be conducted from May to October 2026 in online mode, involving stakeholders from India’s women’s football ecosystem.

 

19) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Virat Kohli became the first batter in Indian Premier League history to reach the milestone of 800 boundaries.

He achieved this feat while playing for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru against Gujarat Titans at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.

He continues to be one of the most consistent performers in the Indian Premier League and also holds the record for the highest runs in the tournament’s history.

Detailed Explanation:

Virat Kohli became the first batter in Indian Premier League history to reach the milestone of 800 boundaries.

He achieved this feat while playing for Royal Challengers Bengaluru against Gujarat Titans at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.

He continues to be one of the most consistent performers in the Indian Premier League and also holds the record for highest runs in the tournament’s history.

In addition to this milestone, Virat Kohli also:

Crossed 300 sixes in Indian Premier League

Became the first player to hit 300 sixes for a single franchise (Royal Challengers Bengaluru)

Became the third player overall to reach 300 sixes in Indian Premier League

 

20) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

Manoj Mukund Naravane (Retd), former Chief of Army Staff (COAS) of the Indian Army, has launched his new book titled The Curious and the Classified: Unearthing Military Myths and Mysteries.

The book is published by Rupa Publications.

Detailed Explanation:

Manoj Mukund Naravane (Retd), former Chief of Army Staff (COAS) of the Indian Army, has launched his new book titled The Curious and the Classified: Unearthing Military Myths and Mysteries.

The book is published by Rupa Publications.

He served as the 28th Chief of Army Staff from December 2019 to April 2022.

He is also the author of The Cantonment Conspiracy (2025).

The book is a non-fiction work that explores military myths, traditions, and lesser-known stories of India’s armed forces.

It highlights themes such as history, courage, culture, and the lived experiences of soldiers.

 

21) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Dean Tavoularis, an Oscar-winning production designer, passed away at the age of 93 in Paris, France.

He was born on May 18, 1932, in Lowell, Massachusetts,United States of America (USA).

He made his debut as Art Director with the film Bonnie and Clyde (1967).

He is best known for his collaborations with Francis Ford Coppola on iconic films such as The Godfather, Apocalypse Now, and The Conversation.

Detailed Explanation:

Dean Tavoularis, an Oscar-winning production designer, passed away at the age of 93 in Paris, France.

He was born on May 18, 1932, in Lowell, Massachusetts,United States of America (USA).

He made his debut as Art Director with the film Bonnie and Clyde (1967).

He is best known for his collaborations with Francis Ford Coppola on iconic films such as The Godfather, Apocalypse Now, and The Conversation.

He won the Academy Award (Oscar) for Best Art Direction–Set Decoration for The Godfather Part II.

He also received Oscar nominations for Apocalypse Now, Tucker: The Man and His Dream, The Godfather Part III, and The Brink’s Job.

22) Answer: C

World Intellectual Property Day is observed annually on April 26 to promote awareness about the role of intellectual property rights in innovation and creativity.

Theme for 2026: “Intellectual Property and Sports: Ready, Set, Innovate”, highlighting the connection between sports, innovation, and intellectual property.

23) Answer: C

About SAARC :

Establishment : 8 December 1985

Headquarters : Kathmandu, Nepal

Secretary-General  : Golam Sarwar

Chairmanship of SAARC : Bangladesh

The SAARC is an intergovernmental organization comprising eight sovereign states with full membership: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.

It also includes nine non-member observers: Australia, China, the European Union, Iran, Japan, Mauritius, Myanmar, South Korea, and the United States.

 

24) Answer: A

Union Home Minister Amit Shah soft-launched digital tools and unveiled the mascots. These mascots are named ‘Pragati’ and ‘Vikas’ for Census 2027 in New Delhi. The upcoming census will be the world’s largest census exercise and will be conducted in two phases across India. 

 

25) Answer: E

About Czech Republic :

President : Petr Pavel

Prime Minister : Andrej Babiš

Capital : Prague

Currency : Czech koruna