[1]. Recently, Project Chetak of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) was in the news for celebrating its Raising Day. Project Chetak is primarily associated with which of the following regions?

[A]. Northeastern states

[B]. Western border regions including Rajasthan and Punjab

[C]. Himalayan border regions in Ladakh

[D]. Coastal regions of southern India

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[2]. Recently, tributes were paid to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on his Punyatithi. Which of the following is he best known for?

[A]. Doctrine of Lapse

[B]. Subsidiary Alliance

[C]. Permanent Settlement

[D]. Guerrilla warfare tactics

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[3]. Recently, India inducted its 3rd nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, INS Aridaman. Which of the following statements best describes nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines (SSBNs)?

[A]. Conventional submarines powered by diesel engines used only for coastal defence

[B]. Submarines equipped with nuclear propulsion and capable of launching ballistic missiles

[C]. Warships designed exclusively for anti-piracy operations in coastal waters

[D]. Surface vessels equipped with short-range tactical missiles only

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[4]. Recently, India’s fiscal deficit reached ₹12.52 trillion by the end of February 2026, accounting for 80.4% of the annual target, as per data released by the Controller General of Accounts. With reference to Fiscal Deficit, consider the following statements:

Fiscal deficit is calculated as total expenditure minus total revenue including borrowings.
Fiscal deficit indicates the total borrowing requirement of the government.
Non-debt capital receipts form part of the government’s revenue considered in fiscal deficit calculation.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

[A]. 2 and 3 only

[B]. 1 and 2 only

[C]. 1 and 3 only

[D]. 1, 2 and 3

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[5]. Recently, the Government of India announced a full customs duty exemption on 40 critical petrochemical products until June 30, 2026. Which of the following best describes petrochemical products?

[A]. Minerals extracted directly from the earth used in construction

[B]. Chemical compounds derived from petroleum or natural gas used as industrial raw materials

[C]. Agricultural by-products used in food processing industries

[D]. Synthetic materials produced exclusively from renewable sources

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[6]. With reference to the National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC), recently in the news, consider the following statements:

NCBC is a constitutional body dedicated to the welfare of Socially and Educationally Backward Classes.
It was granted constitutional status through the 102nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 2018.
The NCBC derives its authority from Article 337 of the Indian Constitution.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

[A]. 1 and 2 only

[B]. 2 and 3 only

[C]. 1 and 3 only

[D]. 1, 2 and 3

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[7]. With reference to the General Anti-Avoidance Rules (GAAR), recently in the news, consider the following statements:

GAAR is an anti-tax avoidance framework under the Income Tax Act, 1961.
It applies to arrangements that are legally structured but intended to avoid taxes.
GAAR applies to all transactions irrespective of the amount of tax benefit involved.

Which of the above given statements is/are correct?

[A]. 1 and 2 only

[B]. 2 and 3 only

[C]. 1 and 3 only

[D]. 1, 2 and 3

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[8]. Recently, Newcastle disease was in the news due to its spread in poultry across Europe. Newcastle disease is caused by which of the following?

[A]. Virus

[B]. Bacteria

[C]. Fungus

[D]. Protozoa

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[9]. Recently, the Reserve Bank of India issued directions regarding Non-Deliverable Derivative (NDD) contracts in the rupee. A Non-Deliverable Derivative is best described as which of the following?

[A]. A derivative contract settled through physical delivery of currency

[B]. A government bond linked to foreign exchange rates

[C]. A derivative contract settled in cash without actual exchange of currency

[D]. A fixed deposit scheme denominated in foreign currency

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[10]. Recently, the SAMPANN digital platform was in the news after agreements were signed to onboard it for pension disbursement. SAMPANN is the flagship platform of which of the following departments?

[A]. Department of Financial Services

[B]. Department of Telecommunications

[C]. Department of Expenditure

[D]. Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare

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[11]. With reference to Earthquake Lights, recently in the news after seismic activity in the Aegean Sea, consider the following statements:

Earthquake lights are luminous phenomena that may appear before, during, or after an earthquake.
They are caused by electric charges generated in stressed rocks, which ionise air molecules near the surface.
These lights are produced due to volcanic eruptions associated with earthquakes.

Which of the above given statements is/are correct?

[A]. 1, 2 and 3

[B]. 2 and 3 only

[C]. 1 and 3 only

[D]. 1 and 2 only

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[12]. With reference to E20 Fuel, recently in the news due to a new fuel mandate, consider the following statements:

E20 fuel is a blend of 20% ethanol and 80% petrol.
Ethanol used in E20 fuel is derived from fossil fuels such as crude oil and natural gas.
E20 fuel generally has a higher octane rating compared to regular petrol.

Which of the above given statements is/are correct?

[A]. 1 and 2 only

[B]. 2 and 3 only

[C]. 1 and 3 only

[D]. 1, 2 and 3

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[13]. Recently, the Prime Minister inaugurated the Samrat Samprati Museum in Gujarat. Samrat Samprati belonged to which of the following dynasties?

[A]. Gupta Dynasty

[B]. Kushan Dynasty

[C]. Chola Dynasty

[D]. Mauryan Dynasty

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[14]. Recently, the 7th round of Foreign Office Consultations between India and Algeria was held in Algiers. Algeria is located in which of the following regions?

[A]. West Asia

[B]. Central Asia

[C]. North Africa

[D]. East Africa

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[15]. Recently, the Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies (RoSCTL) Scheme was extended for exports of apparel and made-ups. The RoSCTL scheme primarily aims to:

[A]. Reimburse embedded State and Central taxes and levies on exports

[B]. Provide direct cash incentives to farmers

[C]. Promote domestic textile consumption

[D]. Regulate textile imports into India

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[16]. Recently, the Antariksh Venture Capital Fund was in the news for supporting India’s space sector startups. The fund is registered under SEBI as which of the following categories of Alternative Investment Fund (AIF)?

[A]. Category I AIF

[B]. Category II AIF

[C]. Category III AIF

[D]. Category IV AIF

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[17]. Recently, a sloth bear was in the news due to a human-wildlife conflict incident in Karnataka. The sloth bear is primarily classified as which of the following based on its feeding habits?

[A]. Herbivorous

[B]. Carnivorous

[C]. Myrmecophagous

[D]. Omnivorous

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[18]. Recently, a Great Indian Bustard (GIB) chick was hatched using the “jumpstart” conservation approach. The Great Indian Bustard is primarily found in which of the following regions?

[A]. Western Ghats

[B]. Thar Desert

[C]. Sundarbans Delta

[D]. Eastern Himalayas

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[19]. With reference to Heat Waves, recently in the news following the IMD’s summer forecast for 2026, consider the following statements:

In India, heat waves are typically observed between March and June, with peak intensity in May.
Heat waves are officially classified as natural disasters under the Disaster Management Act, 2005.

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

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[20]. Who among the following was recently appointed as the brand ambassador of Yamaha Music India?

[A]. A.R. Rahman

[B]. Shankar Mahadevan

[C]. Ilaiyaraaja

[D]. Anirudh Ravichander

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