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1) In 2026, Indian Railway Finance Corporation Limited (IRFC) recently raised an External Commercial Borrowing (ECB) of JPY equivalent to how much under its loan agreement with a consortium of Japanese banks?

(a) USD 200 million

(b) USD 300 million

(c) USD 350 million

(d) USD 400 million

(e) USD 500 million

2) What major change has SEBI proposed in its consultation paper regarding Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs)?

(a) Introduction of T+3 settlement cycle

(b) Shift to T+1 reference price system

(c) Removal of ETF listing from stock exchanges

(d) Mandatory 50% investment in equity

(e) Abolition of circuit filters for ETFs

3) As of 2026, State Bank of India (SBI) recently surpassed which company to become India’s 4th most valuable company by market capitalisation?

(a) HDFC Bank

(b) Bharti Airtel

(c) Infosys

(d) Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)

(e) ICICI Bank

 

4) As of 2026, Pakyong Airport in Sikkim will be renamed after which freedom fighter, popularly known as “Gandhi Pokhrel”?

(a) Trilochan Pokhrel

(b) Kazi Lhendup Dorjee

(c) Tashi Namgyal

(d) Nar Bahadur Bhandari

(e) Palden Thondup Namgyal

5) What is the total corpus of India’s first results-based environmental award, the “Zero Prize”?

(a) ₹1 crore

(b) ₹3 crore

(c) ₹5 crore

(d) ₹7 crore

(e) ₹10 crore

6) Under the Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) -based Food Subsidy Distribution Pilot launched in Puducherry, which digital instrument is used to distribute subsidy benefits to beneficiaries?

(a) Unified Payments Interface (UPI) credits

(b) Direct bank transfer in savings accounts

(c) National Common Mobility Card (NCMC)

(d) Aadhaar-enabled Payment System (AePS)

(e) Digital Rupee (CBDC) tokens

 

7) The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has partnered with which company to display over 60,000 authorised Aadhaar Centres on digital maps?

(a) Microsoft

(b) Meta

(c) Amazon

(d) Google

(e) Infosys

8) Which President of India became the first to undertake a sortie in the Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) ‘Prachand’ near the India–Pakistan border in Jaisalmer?

(a) Droupadi Murmu

(b) Pranab Mukherjee

(c) Ram Nath Kovind

(d) A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

(e) K.R. Narayanan

 

9) Under the nationwide HPV vaccination campaign launched from Ajmer, which vaccine will be administered to girls to prevent cervical cancer?

(a) Cervavac – 12 years

(b) Gardasil 9 – 16 years

(c) Gardasil 4 – 14 years

(d) Rotavac – 9 years

(e) Covaxin – 15 years

10) The newly announced CM Shri Schools in Haryana will follow which curriculum pattern?

(a) ICSE curriculum

(b) State Board curriculum

(c) International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum

(d) CBSE curriculum

(e) Cambridge curriculum

11) In 2026, a six-member expedition team from Nehru Institute of Mountaineering (NIM), Uttarkashi, and the Jawahar Institute of Mountaineering and Winter Sports (JIM&WS) scaled Mount Aconcagua. In which country is Mount Aconcagua situated?

(a) Chile

(b) Peru

(c) Argentina

(d) Bolivia

(e) Ecuador

 

12) As of 2026, India signed a new MoU with which country to enhance cooperation in forests, wildlife, biodiversity conservation, and climate change?

(a) Bhutan

(b) Nepal

(c) Bangladesh

(d) Sri Lanka

(e) Myanmar

 

13) Who completed his tenure as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of NITI Aayog in February 2026?

(a) Nidhi Chhibber

(b) Amitabh Kant

(c) B. V. R. Subrahmanyam

(d) Arvind Panagariya

(e) Rajiv Kumar

 

14) As of 2026, Hitesh Rameshchandra Joshi has been recommended by the Financial Services Institutions Bureau (FSIB) for the post of Chairman-cum-Managing Director (CMD) of which organisation?

(a) Life Insurance Corporation of India

(b) New India Assurance Company

(c) National Insurance Company Limited

(d) General Insurance Corporation of India

(e) United India Insurance Company

15) Who has been appointed as the Chief People Officer (CPO) of OpenAI to strengthen leadership during rapid global AI expansion?

(a) Mira Murati

(b) Arvind KC

(c) Sam Altman

(d) Brad Lightcap

(e) Ilya Sutskever

 

16) In 2026, Prof. B. Ravindran of IIT Madras has been appointed to which United Nations panel on Artificial Intelligence?

(a) UN High-Level Panel on Digital Economy

(b) UN Advisory Board on Emerging Technologies

(c) UN Commission on Technological Innovation

(d) UN Global AI Ethics Committee

(e) UN Independent International Scientific Panel on AI

17) Under which UN campaign did Sachin Tendulkar release a video message promoting safe road practices after being designated as Global Champion for Road Safety?

(a) Road to Zero Initiative

(b) Global Safe Mobility Mission

(c) #MakeASafetyStatement Campaign

(d) Vision Zero 2030

(e) UN Safe Streets Programme

18) What is the name of the AI-driven Biotech Product Data Portal launched by Jitendra Singh on the 40th Foundation Day of the Department of Biotechnology?

(a) SUJVIKA

(b) GENESIS

(c) BIOTRACK

(d) BIOINTEL

(e) ABLEPORT

19) In 2026, Pakistan’s second indigenous Earth Observation Satellite, EO-2, was launched from which country’s launch centre?

(a) Italy

(b) India

(c) Russia

(d) China

(e) Japan

20) In 2026, ‘Exercise Agni Varsha’ conducted by the Indian Army was held at which location?

(a) Jaisalmer, Rajasthan

(b) Pokhran Field Firing Ranges, Rajasthan

(c) Leh, Ladakh

(d) Chandimandir, Haryana

(e) Jaipur, Rajasthan

21) As of 2026, Jatinder Mehra, who recently passed away, was a veteran in which industry?

(a) Pharmaceuticals

(b) Textiles

(c) Information Technology

(d) Steel and Metals

(e) Aviation

22) On which date is Rare Disease Day observed globally every year?

(a) February 28

(b) February 27

(c) February 26

(d) March 1

(e) March 2

 
23) Which day is celebrated every year on February 28 in India to commemorate the discovery of the Raman Effect by Sir C.V. Raman?

(a) National Technology Day

(b) National Innovation Day

(c) National Science Day

(d) Engineers’ Day

(e) National Education Day


24) In which year did Sikkim become the 22nd state of India after a referendum?

(a) 1965

(b) 1975

(c) 1978

(d) 1980

(e) 1985

25)  In which year was Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), the authority responsible for issuing Aadhaar, established under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)?

(a) 2005

(b) 2007

(c) 2009

(d) 2011

(e) 2013


Answers:

1) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Indian Railway Finance Corporation Limited (IRFC), a Schedule ‘A’ Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) under the Ministry of Railways (MoR), signed a loan agreement with a consortium of Japanese banks.

The consortium includes Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) and MUFG Bank, through their GIFT City (Gujarat International Finance Tec-City) branches.

IRFC raised an External Commercial Borrowing (ECB) of JPY equivalent to USD 400 million under this agreement.

Detailed Explanation:

Indian Railway Finance Corporation Limited (IRFC), a Schedule ‘A’ Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) under the Ministry of Railways (MoR), signed a loan agreement with a consortium of Japanese banks.

The consortium includes Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) and MUFG Bank, through their GIFT City (Gujarat International Finance Tec-City) branches.

IRFC raised an External Commercial Borrowing (ECB) of JPY equivalent to USD 400 million under this agreement.

This marks IRFC’s second overseas borrowing in FY 2025–26, after raising USD 300 million (equivalent) in December 2025.

The 5-year ECB is benchmarked to the Overnight TONAR (Tokyo Overnight Average Rate) and is structured as an unsecured facility.

2) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) issued a consultation paper, proposing to shift Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) to a T+1 reference price system to reduce pricing lag and improve alignment with underlying asset movements.

The proposal aims to eliminate the current T-2 Net Asset Value (NAV)-based pricing system, which causes price mismatches between ETFs and underlying securities.

Detailed Explanation:

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) issued a consultation paper, proposing to shift Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) to a T+1 reference price system to reduce pricing lag and improve alignment with underlying asset movements.

The proposal aims to eliminate the current T-2 Net Asset Value (NAV)-based pricing system, which causes price mismatches between ETFs and underlying securities.

SEBI proposed a dynamic circuit filter mechanism to improve price discovery, reduce mispricing risks, and minimize manual intervention errors.

The regulator suggested uniform price bands of up to 20% for ETFs, with calibration possible for equity, debt, and commodity ETFs.

An ETF is a mutual fund scheme that invests in securities in the same proportion as an index and is mandatorily listed and traded on stock exchanges.

 

3) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

State Bank of India (SBI) became India’s 4th most valuable company with a market capitalization of ₹10.9 lakh crore, surpassing Tata Consultancy Services (TCS).

The top 3 most valuable companies in India remain Reliance Industries Limited (₹19.87–19.88 lakh crore), HDFC Bank (₹14+ lakh crore), and Bharti Airtel Limited (₹11.47 lakh crore).

Detailed Explanation:

State Bank of India (SBI) became India’s 4th most valuable company with a market capitalization of ₹10.9 lakh crore, surpassing Tata Consultancy Services (TCS).

The top 3 most valuable companies in India remain Reliance Industries Limited (₹19.87–19.88 lakh crore), HDFC Bank (₹14+ lakh crore), and Bharti Airtel Limited (₹11.47 lakh crore).

SBI’s market capitalisation grew by 58% in the current financial year, while TCS market cap declined by 17.8% to ₹10.5 lakh crore during the same period.

SBI reported its highest-ever quarterly net profit of ₹21,028 crore, showing 24.5% year-on-year growth, supported by strong earnings performance and improved asset quality.

4) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang announced that Pakyong Airport, the only airport in the Himalayan state, will be renamed after freedom fighter Trilochan Pokhrel.

The announcement was made during the 31st Foundation Day celebration of the Akhil Sikkim Khas Chettri Bahun Kalyan Sangh at Rangpo.

Detailed Explanation:

Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang announced that Pakyong Airport, the only airport in the Himalayan state, will be renamed after freedom fighter Trilochan Pokhrel.

The announcement was made during the 31st Foundation Day celebration of the Akhil Sikkim Khas Chettri Bahun Kalyan Sangh at Rangpo.

Trilochan Pokhrel, popularly known as “Gandhi Pokhrel,” is regarded as Sikkim’s first independence activist and played a significant role in spreading nationalist ideas in the region.

He actively participated in major movements of India’s freedom struggle, including the Non-Cooperation Movement (1920–22), Civil Disobedience Movement (1930–34) and Quit India Movement (1942), and was deeply inspired by Mahatma Gandhi.

5) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

India has launched its first-ever results-based environmental award, the Zero Prize, with a total corpus of Rs 5 crore, aimed at rewarding scientifically verified reduction in pollution.

The award will provide Rs 1 crore each for measurable reduction in air pollution, water pollution and land pollution, linking financial incentives directly to proven environmental outcomes.

Detailed Explanation:

India has launched its first-ever results-based environmental award, the Zero Prize, with a total corpus of Rs 5 crore, aimed at rewarding scientifically verified reduction in pollution.

The award will provide Rs 1 crore each for measurable reduction in air pollution, water pollution and land pollution, linking financial incentives directly to proven environmental outcomes.

The initiative was unveiled in New Delhi and is convened by the School of Policy and Governance (SPG), supported through philanthropic funding, corporate CSR partnerships and institutional stakeholders.

6) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

The Government of India launched a CBDC-based Food Subsidy Distribution Pilot under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) in Puducherry.

The pilot uses the Digital Rupee (e-rupee), which is India’s Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

Detailed Explanation:

The Government of India launched a CBDC-based Food Subsidy Distribution Pilot under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) in Puducherry.

The pilot uses the Digital Rupee (e-rupee), which is India’s Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

Under the model:
– Food subsidy is converted into programmable CBDC tokens.
– Tokens are credited directly into beneficiaries’ CBDC digital wallets.
– The subsidy amount can be used only at authorised Fair Price Shops (FPS).
– Tokens are purpose-bound and cannot be diverted for other uses.

The initiative integrates CBDC into the existing Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) ecosystem to strengthen digital subsidy delivery.

7) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has partnered with Google to display over 60,000 authorised Aadhaar Centres on Google Maps.

Detailed Explanation:

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has partnered with Google to display over 60,000 authorised Aadhaar Centres on Google Maps.

Announcement made rollout to take place in the coming months across India.

The integration will include:
– Regular Aadhaar Centres
– Modern Aadhaar Seva Kendras (ASKs)

Residents will be able to view only verified and authorised Aadhaar Centres, reducing confusion and preventing misinformation about fake or unauthorised centres.

8) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Droupadi Murmu flew a 25-minute sortie in the Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) ‘Prachand’ near the India–Pakistan border in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.

She flew as co-pilot from Jaisalmer Air Force Station, becoming the first Indian President to undertake a sortie in an attack helicopter.

Detailed Explanation:

Droupadi Murmu flew a 25-minute sortie in the Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) ‘Prachand’ near the India–Pakistan border in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.

She flew as co-pilot from Jaisalmer Air Force Station, becoming the first Indian President to undertake a sortie in an attack helicopter.

LCH ‘Prachand’ is India’s first indigenously designed and developed combat helicopter, built by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).

Key features: Night attack capability, air-to-air & air-to-ground missiles, 20 mm turret gun, rockets, advanced avionics, stealth features, and high-altitude operational capability.

The helicopter flew over the Pokhran Firing Range, where the Indian Air Force is conducting its firepower exercise Vayu Shakti.

9) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will launch the nationwide HPV vaccination campaign from Ajmer.

The campaign targets 14-year-old girls across India to prevent cervical cancer, the second most common cancer among women in the country.

India reports ~80,000 new cervical cancer cases and 42,000 deaths annually.

The vaccine to be administered is Gardasil 4 (quadrivalent HPV vaccine) manufactured by MSD.

Detailed Explanation:

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will launch the nationwide HPV vaccination campaign from Ajmer.

The campaign targets 14-year-old girls across India to prevent cervical cancer, the second most common cancer among women in the country.

India reports ~80,000 new cervical cancer cases and 42,000 deaths annually.

The vaccine to be administered is Gardasil 4 (quadrivalent HPV vaccine) manufactured by MSD.

It protects against:
– HPV types 16 & 18 (cause majority of cervical cancer cases)
– HPV types 6 & 11 (cause other HPV-related conditions)

Single-dose schedule for girls aged 9–14 years, as per 2022 recommendation of the World Health Organization (WHO) Strategic Advisory Group of Experts (SAGE).


10) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Haryana Education Minister Mahipal Dhanda announced the launch of CM Shri Schools on the lines of PM Shri Schools during the Budget Session of the Haryana Vidhan Sabha.

The schools will follow the CBSE curriculum pattern, aiming to ensure uniform academic standards, structured evaluation, skill-based learning and better preparation for competitive examinations.

Detailed Explanation:

Haryana Education Minister Mahipal Dhanda announced the launch of CM Shri Schools on the lines of PM Shri Schools during the Budget Session of the Haryana Vidhan Sabha.

The schools will follow the CBSE curriculum pattern, aiming to ensure uniform academic standards, structured evaluation, skill-based learning and better preparation for competitive examinations.

The initiative focuses on modern infrastructure, smart classrooms, experiential learning and improved teaching methodologies, in line with reforms under National Education Policy 2020.

11) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

A six-member team from the Nehru Institute of Mountaineering (NIM), Uttarkashi, and the Jawahar Institute of Mountaineering and Winter Sports (JIM&WS) successfully summited Mount Aconcagua in Argentina, marking a major achievement for Indian mountaineering.

The expedition was flagged off by Rajnath Singh, Union Minister of Defence, on 05 February 2026.

The expedition was led by Colonel (Col.) Hem Chandra Singh, who is the Principal of NIM and JIM&WS.

Detailed Explanation:

A six-member team from the Nehru Institute of Mountaineering (NIM), Uttarkashi, and the Jawahar Institute of Mountaineering and Winter Sports (JIM&WS) successfully summited Mount Aconcagua in Argentina, marking a major achievement for Indian mountaineering.

The expedition was flagged off by Rajnath Singh, Union Minister of Defence, on 05 February 2026.

The expedition was led by Colonel (Col.) Hem Chandra Singh, who is the Principal of NIM and JIM&WS.

Before the final summit, the team first scaled Mt. Bonete Peak at an altitude of 5,050 meters above sea level as part of acclimatization and preparation.

The team faced extreme weather conditions, including strong winds and temperatures between -20°C and -30°C during the expedition.

Mount Aconcagua is the highest peak in South America and the 2nd highest mountain peak in the world outside Asia, with an altitude of 6,967.15 meters above mean sea level.

12) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

India and Nepal signed a new MoU in New Delhi to strengthen cooperation in forests, wildlife, biodiversity conservation and climate change.

The MoU was signed between India’s Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) and Nepal’s Ministry of Forests and Environment.

Detailed Explanation:

India and Nepal signed a new MoU in New Delhi to strengthen cooperation in forests, wildlife, biodiversity conservation and climate change.

The MoU was signed between India’s Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) and Nepal’s Ministry of Forests and Environment.

The agreement was signed in the presence of Union Minister Bhupender Yadav and Nepal’s Forests and Environment Minister Madhav Prasad Chaulagain.

The MoU focuses on transboundary conservation and restoration of wildlife corridors across shared ecosystems.

13) Answer: C

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC), chaired by Narendra Modi, appointed Nidhi Chhibber as the additional Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of NITI Aayog.

She assumed charge on 24 February 2026, following the completion of the tenure of B. V. R. Subrahmanyam, former CEO of NITI Aayog.

As per the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), she will hold the post until a regular appointment is made or until further orders.

14) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

The Financial Services Institutions Bureau (FSIB) recommended Hitesh Rameshchandra Joshi for the post of Chairman-cum-Managing Director (CMD) of General Insurance Corporation of India (GIC Re).

Detailed Explanation:

The Financial Services Institutions Bureau (FSIB) recommended Hitesh Rameshchandra Joshi for the post of Chairman-cum-Managing Director (CMD) of General Insurance Corporation of India (GIC Re).

The final appointment will be approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) headed by Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India.

FSIB interfaced with 5 eligible candidates for the position and recommended Joshi based on his performance, overall experience, and extant parameters.

Hitesh R. Joshi is currently serving as Executive Director (ED) of GIC Re since 9 July 2024.

15) Answer: B

OpenAI appointed Indian-origin executive Arvind KC as its Chief People Officer (CPO), to strengthen leadership during rapid global AI expansion and intense competition for AI talent.

16) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

Prof. B. Ravindran of Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-M) was appointed to the United Nations (UN) Independent International Scientific Panel on Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Detailed Explanation:

Prof. B. Ravindran of Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-M) was appointed to the United Nations (UN) Independent International Scientific Panel on Artificial Intelligence (AI).

The appointment was announced by António Guterres, UN Secretary-General, at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 held in New Delhi, Delhi.

He represents India and the Global South among 40 global experts on the panel.

17) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Sachin Tendulkar was designated as a Global Champion for Road Safety by the United Nations (UN) to promote global road safety awareness.

He released a video message promoting safe road practices under the UN-JCDecaux #MakeASafetyStatement campaign.

Detailed Explanation:

Sachin Tendulkar was designated as a Global Champion for Road Safety by the United Nations (UN) to promote global road safety awareness.

He joined other international figures supporting worldwide road safety initiatives.

He released a video message promoting safe road practices under the UN-JCDecaux #MakeASafetyStatement campaign.

The “Make A Safety Statement” Campaign was launched in New Delhi, Delhi by Jean Todt, Special Envoy for Road Safety of the UN Secretary-General.

18) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Science & Technology, launched ‘SUJVIKA’, an AI-driven Biotech Product Data Portal, on the 40th Foundation Day of the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) in New Delhi on 26 February 2026.

Detailed Explanation:

Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Science & Technology, launched ‘SUJVIKA’, an AI-driven Biotech Product Data Portal, on the 40th Foundation Day of the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) in New Delhi on 26 February 2026.

The event was held at the Civil Services Officers Institute (CSOI), Chanakyapuri, marking 40 years of DBT’s establishment.

SUJVIKA is a Trade Statistics Digital Intelligence Platform that provides a structured, searchable database of biotechnology products developed and imported in India.

The portal was developed in collaboration with the Association of Biotechnology Led Enterprises (ABLE), an industry partner.

The platform offers authenticated biotechnology import data, enabling identification of high-value and high-volume imports, assessment of import dependency, and promotion of indigenisation and R&D prioritisation.

19) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

The Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) successfully launched Pakistan’s second indigenous Earth Observation Satellite, EO-2 from China’s Yangjiang Seashore Launch Centre.

The EO-2 satellite is designed to enhance Pakistan’s Earth observation, high-resolution imaging, and remote sensing capabilities for national development planning.

Detailed Explanation:

The Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) successfully launched Pakistan’s second indigenous Earth Observation Satellite, EO-2 from China’s Yangjiang Seashore Launch Centre.

The EO-2 satellite is designed to enhance Pakistan’s Earth observation, high-resolution imaging, and remote sensing capabilities for national development planning.

The satellite will support important sectors such as agriculture monitoring, urban planning, disaster management, environmental protection, climate analysis, and natural resource management.

EO-2 will also strengthen governance systems, improve strategic decision-making, and ensure timely and accurate satellite imagery for policy planning.

 

20) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Indian Army (IA) conducted ‘Exercise Agni Varsha’ at the Pokhran Field Firing Ranges, Pokhran, Rajasthan, to test and demonstrate operational readiness and combat capabilities in a realistic battlefield environment.

Detailed Explanation:

The Indian Army (IA) conducted ‘Exercise Agni Varsha’ at the Pokhran Field Firing Ranges, Pokhran, Rajasthan, to test and demonstrate operational readiness and combat capabilities in a realistic battlefield environment.

The exercise was led by the Indian Army’s Southern Command as an Integrated Fire and Manoeuvre Exercise.

Exercise Agni Varsha validated the coordinated use of combined arms, precision long-range firepower, and network-enabled command and control, demonstrating the synergy and combat readiness of mechanised forces across multiple domains.

 

21) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Jatinder Mehra, Vice Chairman (Metals & Mining) of Essar Group, passed away at the age of 86 in New Delhi, Delhi.

He was born on 3 March 1939 in Lahore (present-day Pakistan).

Detailed Explanation:

Jatinder Mehra, Vice Chairman (Metals & Mining) of Essar Group, passed away at the age of 86 in New Delhi, Delhi.

He was born on 3 March 1939 in Lahore (present-day Pakistan).

He was a steel industry veteran with over 60 years of experience, contributing significantly to the growth and modernization of India’s steel sector across public and private enterprises.

In 2022, he was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Indian Steel Association (ISA) for his remarkable contribution to the Indian steel sector.

22) Answer: A

Every year, Rare Disease Day is celebrated on February 28 all over the world.

Founded by the European Organization for Rare Diseases, the first Rare Disease Day was celebrated in 2008 on February 28.

A “rare” date that happens only once every four years.

23) Answer: C

Every year, National science is celebrated on February 28 all over India.

It is celebrated every year to mark the discovery of the “Raman effect”. The Raman effect was discovered by the Indian scientist Sir C.V. Raman.

24) Answer: B

Sikkim became the 22nd state of India in 1975 after a referendum, and despite its small size, holds strategic and geopolitical importance in the Himalayan region.

25) Answer: C

UIDAI was established in 2009 under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).

Aadhaar is a 12-digit unique identity number linked to biometric and demographic data and is widely used for banking, welfare schemes, mobile connections, and government services.

The partnership strengthens digital governance, transparency, and citizen-centric public service delivery across India.