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[1]. Recently, which country launched Europe’s first fully integrated lithium project?
| [A]. Sweden |
| [B]. Norway |
| [C]. Finland |
| [D]. Denmark |
[2]. Recently, under which operation did the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) secure the return of drug trafficker Mohammad Salim Dola from Türkiye, marking a major step in India’s crackdown on international narcotics networks?
| [A]. Operation Blue Star |
| [B]. Operation Global Hunt |
| [C]. Operation Trinetra |
| [D]. Operation Vijay |
[3]. Recently, which state approved the Artificial Intelligence Policy 2026 with a planned investment of ₹10,000 crore to strengthen its AI ecosystem and generate 1.5 lakh jobs?
| [A]. Gujarat |
| [B]. Karnataka |
| [C]. Maharashtra |
| [D]. Tamil Nadu |
[4]. With reference to Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), recently in the news, consider the following statements:
- The Act applies across India and also extends to Indian citizens outside India, government servants, and persons on Indian-registered ships and aircraft.
- Under the Act, the Central Government has the power to declare organizations as unlawful and designate individuals as terrorists.
Which of the above given statements is/are correct?
| [A]. 1 only |
| [B]. 2 only |
| [C]. Both 1 and 2 |
| [D]. Neither 1 nor 2 |
[5]. New research suggests that constructing a Bering Strait Dam could potentially stabilize the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC). Where is the Bering Strait located?
| [A]. Between Greenland and Iceland |
| [B]. Between Russia and Alaska |
| [C]. Between Canada and Greenland |
| [D]. Between Norway and Sweden |
[6]. Recently, India signed a Defence Industrial Cooperation Roadmap and an arrangement for UN Peacekeeping Training cooperation with which of the following countries?
| [A]. Germany |
| [B]. France |
| [C]. Italy |
| [D]. Japan |
[7]. With reference to NITI Aayog, recently in the news, consider the following statements:
- NITI Aayog was established in 2015 to replace the Planning Commission as the Government of India’s public policy think tank.
- NITI Aayog is a constitutional body with statutory powers to allocate funds to states.
Which of the above given statements is/are correct?
| [A]. 1 only |
| [B]. 2 only |
| [C]. Both 1 and 2 |
| [D]. Neither 1 nor 2 |
[8]. Recently, India achieved its highest-ever peak electricity demand. What was the approximate peak electricity demand successfully met by India on April 25, 2026?
| [A]. 200 GW |
| [B]. 225 GW |
| [C]. 256 GW |
| [D]. 300 GW |
[9]. Recently, the first UNESCO Chair on Gender Inclusion and Skill Development in Asia was launched at which of the following institutions?
| [A]. Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi |
| [B]. Symbiosis Skills and Professional University, Pune |
| [C]. Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai |
| [D]. Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi |
[10]. Recently, India launched its first official Formula 1 Sim Racing Championship. The national championship round of this competition is scheduled to be held in which of the following cities?
| [A]. Bengaluru |
| [B]. Delhi |
| [C]. Mumbai |
| [D]. Chennai |
[11]. With reference to Non-Deliverable Forward (NDF) transactions, recently in the news, consider the following statements:
- NDF is a cash-settled derivative contract used for currencies where physical delivery is restricted.
- NDF transactions are primarily used only in domestic onshore markets and not in offshore markets.
Which of the above given statements is/are correct?
| [A]. 1 only |
| [B]. 2 only |
| [C]. Both 1 and 2 |
| [D]. Neither 1 nor 2 |
[12]. With reference to the SEED Scheme, recently in the news, consider the following statements:
- The SEED Scheme was launched by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment for the economic empowerment of De-notified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic communities.
- It includes components such as free coaching, health insurance, livelihood support, and housing assistance.
Which of the above given statements is/are correct?
| [A]. 1 only |
| [B]. 2 only |
| [C]. Both 1 and 2 |
| [D]. Neither 1 nor 2 |
[13]. Recently, the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) commissioned a new Doppler Weather Radar at Mahabaleshwar. Which of the following radar bands is generally known for higher-resolution weather monitoring over shorter ranges?
| [A]. S-band |
| [B]. X-band |
| [C]. L-band |
| [D]. UHF-band |
[14]. Recently, Thrissur Pooram was in the news for scaling down of the festival. Thrissur Pooram is a famous temple festival celebrated in which of the following states?
| [A]. Tamil Nadu |
| [B]. Karnataka |
| [C]. Kerala |
| [D]. Andhra Pradesh |
[15]. Recently, the Nilgiri Tahr was in the news due to a synchronized population survey. The Nilgiri Tahr is primarily found in which of the following regions?
| [A]. Eastern Himalayas |
| [B]. Western Ghats |
| [C]. Aravalli Hills |
| [D]. Vindhya Range |
[16]. Recently, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cancelled the banking licence of Paytm Payments Bank Limited under which of the following Acts?
| [A]. Banking Regulation Act, 1949 |
| [B]. Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 |
| [C]. Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 |
| [D]. Companies Act, 2013 |
[17]. With reference to the Anti-Defection Law, recently in the news, consider the following statements:
- A legislator can avoid disqualification under the Anti-Defection Law if at least two-thirds of the members of their legislative party agree to a merger with another party.
- The original provision allowing exemption in case of a split by one-third of members continues to remain valid.
Which of the above given statements is/are correct?
| [A]. 1 only |
| [B]. 2 only |
| [C]. Both 1 and 2 |
| [D]. Neither 1 nor 2 |
[18]. Recently, the heritage designer collection ‘Soul Threads’ was launched by which of the following organisations?
| [A]. Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) |
| [B]. Central Cottage Industries Corporation of India (CCIC) |
| [C]. National Handloom Development Corporation (NHDC) |
| [D]. Ministry of Textiles |
[19]. Recently, heatwave warnings were issued in Andhra Pradesh. Which of the following does not contribute to the occurrence of heatwaves?
| [A]. Climate change |
| [B]. Anticyclonic circulation |
| [C]. Urban Heat Island effect |
| [D]. Persistent cloud cover and increased rainfall |
[20]. Recently, National Panchayati Raj Day was observed to commemorate the implementation of which of the following Constitutional Amendments?
| [A]. 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act |
| [B]. 44th Constitutional Amendment Act |
| [C]. 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act |
| [D]. 74th Constitutional Amendment Act |
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