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| Q1. The National Report on Deep-Sea and Distant-Water Fishery Resources released by CMLRE primarily relates to sustainable utilisation of resources within which area? A. India’s Exclusive Economic Zone B. India’s territorial waters only C. India’s inland water bodies D. International waters beyond India’s maritime zone |
| Answer: A. India’s Exclusive Economic Zone
Explanation: The report assesses deep-sea and distant-water fishery resources within India’s 2.37 million sq. km Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). It is important for sustainable fisheries, marine biodiversity and India’s Blue Economy. |
| Q2. Which agreement was a key outcome of the India–Japan Defence Ministers’ Meeting in August 2026? A. Memorandum of Arrangement on Maritime Security Cooperation B. Treaty on Nuclear Weapons Elimination C. Agreement on a Common Currency D. Free Trade Agreement on Defence Equipment |
| Answer: A. Memorandum of Arrangement on Maritime Security Cooperation
Explanation: India and Japan signed a Memorandum of Arrangement on Maritime Security Cooperation. The two countries also discussed defence-technology cooperation involving DRDO and Japan’s ATLA, along with strengthening military exercises. |
| Q3. PhonePe PulsePro data is being integrated with the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan mainly to support which objective? A. Data-driven infrastructure planning B. Judicial case management C. Military recruitment planning D. Agricultural land ownership records |
| Answer: A. Data-driven infrastructure planning
Explanation: Integration of PhonePe PulsePro data with the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan is intended to provide additional data-based insights for infrastructure planning and development. |
| Q4. What is the main governance significance of establishing a permanent bench of the J&K and Ladakh High Court in Ladakh? A. Improved access to justice B. Creation of a separate Supreme Court C. Replacement of the existing High Court D. Transfer of High Court powers to local councils |
| Answer: A. Improved access to justice
Explanation: The permanent bench will improve access to justice for people in Ladakh by reducing the need to travel long distances to other judicial locations. It is particularly significant because of Ladakh’s geographical and climatic challenges. |
| Q5. Jindal Steel and IIT Hyderabad signed an MoU to establish a Centre of Excellence primarily focused on which area? A. Advanced steel products and solutions B. Marine biotechnology C. Space launch vehicles D. Digital banking technology |
| Answer: A. Advanced steel products and solutions
Explanation: The Centre of Excellence will focus on high-strength, value-added and value-engineered steel products and solutions, supporting infrastructure, construction, engineering and strategic sectors. |
| Q6. The Wizz Voyager Multi-Currency Card launched by Wizzmoni and Oman Air supports more than how many currencies? A. 35 currencies B. 10 currencies C. 20 currencies D. 25 currencies |
| Answer: A. 35 currencies
Explanation: The Wizz Voyager Multi-Currency Card supports more than 35 currencies and includes AI-enabled features for international travellers. |
| Q7. IDFC FIRST Bank’s maiden USD 500 million bond issuance was conducted through which facility at GIFT City? A. International Financial Services Centre Banking Unit B. National Payments Corporation of India C. RBI Retail Direct platform D. SEBI Investor Protection Fund |
| Answer: A. International Financial Services Centre Banking Unit
Explanation: IDFC FIRST Bank raised USD 500 million through its IFSC Banking Unit at GIFT City, Gandhinagar. The three-year bonds carried a 5.625% fixed coupon and mature in 2029. |
| Q8. The two Indian doctors nominated for Pakistan’s Nishan-e-Imtiaz were recognised in connection with their historical role in treating which personality? A. Muhammad Ali Jinnah B. Liaquat Ali Khan C. Mahatma Gandhi D. Jawaharlal Nehru |
| Answer: A. Muhammad Ali Jinnah
Explanation: Mumbai-based Parsi doctors Dr Jal Ratanji Patel and Dr Jal Dhaybho-Koo were nominated for the Nishan-e-Imtiaz in recognition of their historical role in diagnosing Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s serious illness before Partition while maintaining confidentiality. |
| Q9. Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir was elected as which President of Bangladesh? A. 23rd President B. 21st President C. 22nd President D. 24th President |
| Answer: A. 23rd President
Explanation: Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir was elected as the 23rd President of Bangladesh for a five-year term through a parliamentary election. The election was notable as Bangladesh’s first contested presidential election in 35 years. |
| Q10. Somanath Sreedhara Panicker was appointed as a part-time, non-official director on which institution’s Central Board? A. Reserve Bank of India B. Securities and Exchange Board of India C. NITI Aayog Governing Council D. NABARD |
| Answer: A. Reserve Bank of India
Explanation: Former ISRO Chairman S. Somanath was appointed to the Central Board of the Reserve Bank of India for four years. Anand Mahindra was also re-appointed as a part-time, non-official director. |
| Q11. What is the stated Phase-II performance objective of the FWD Supreme Lite programme? A. Supersonic performance and autonomous multi-aircraft teaming B. Only subsonic cruise performance C. Underwater autonomous operation D. Passenger aviation operations |
| Answer: A. Supersonic performance and autonomous multi-aircraft teaming
Explanation: The AI-enabled defence aircraft programme aims for Mach 2 performance and autonomous multi-aircraft teaming during Phase-II. The programme is focused on autonomous defence operations, including ISR, swarm operations and precision missions. |
| Q12. Which statement about the exoplanet GJ 523b is correct? A. It has a radius about 2.55 times that of Earth B. It is located only 8.7 light-years away C. It completes an orbit in about 365 days D. It was first detected by the James Webb Space Telescope |
| Answer: A. It has a radius about 2.55 times that of Earth
Explanation: GJ 523b is a rocky “mega-Earth” with a radius around 2.55 times Earth’s radius and a mass about 23 times Earth’s mass. It is approximately 87 light-years away and has an orbital period of about 17.75 days. It was initially detected by NASA’s TESS. |
| Q13. Ahmedabad is scheduled to host the 2nd Commonwealth Cue Sports Championships in October 2026. How many countries are expected to participate? A. 45 countries B. 35 countries C. 40 countries D. 50 countries |
| Answer: A. 45 countries
Explanation: Ahmedabad, Gujarat, will host the 2nd Commonwealth Cue Sports Championships in October 2026. Athletes from 45 countries are expected to participate across five disciplines and ten medal events. |
| Q14. What was the theme of the UN’s International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism in 2026? A. Healing Through Memory B. Peace Through Dialogue C. Remembering for Justice D. Building Peace Through Memory |
| Answer: A. Healing Through Memory
Explanation: The 2026 theme was “Healing Through Memory.” The observance, held on 21 August, focuses on remembering victims and survivors of terrorism, protecting their rights, and supporting recovery, rehabilitation and reintegration. |
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