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[1]. R. Vairamuthu, who was recently conferred the 60th Jnanpith Award for 2025, is primarily associated with which Indian language?
| [A]. Kannada |
| [B]. Malayalam |
| [C]. Tamil |
| [D]. Telugu |
[2]. Recently, the Supreme Court allowed the Uttar Pradesh government to proceed with India's first night safari project at:
| [A]. Dudhwa National Park |
| [B]. Kukrail Reserve Forest |
| [C]. Pilibhit Tiger Reserve |
| [D]. Chambal Wildlife Sanctuary |
[3]. Recently, the Index of Core Industries (ICI) was in the news with the release of its new series. The new ICI series uses which of the following as its base year?
| [A]. 2011-12 |
| [B]. 2015-16 |
| [C]. 2018-19 |
| [D]. 2022-23 |
[4]. Batukeshwar Dutt, whose death anniversary was observed recently, is best known for:
| [A]. Leading the Bardoli Satyagraha |
| [B]. Participating in the Kakori Train Action |
| [C]. Throwing bombs in the Central Legislative Assembly along with Bhagat Singh |
| [D]. Founding the Azad Hind Fauj |
[5]. With reference to INS Malvan, recently in the news, consider the following statements:
- INS Malvan is the second Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) commissioned by the Indian Navy.
- INS Malvan has been built with over 80% indigenous equipment and technology under the Atmanirbhar Bharat vision.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
| [A]. 1 only |
| [B]. 2 only |
| [C]. Both 1 and 2 |
| [D]. Neither 1 nor 2 |
[6]. Recently, the Draft Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE-III) norms were released to regulate the average:
| [A]. Fuel efficiency and CO₂ emissions of a manufacturer's vehicle fleet |
| [B]. Carbon emissions from thermal power plants |
| [C]. Fuel consumption of commercial aircraft |
| [D]. Energy efficiency of industrial machinery |
[7]. Lestes paloti, recently discovered in the Western Ghats, belongs to which of the following groups of insects?
| [A]. Butterflies |
| [B]. Beetles |
| [C]. Damselflies |
| [D]. Grasshoppers |
[8]. The Demographic Futures Survey 2026, recently released by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), focuses on which of the following?
| [A]. Aspirations, relationships, and family decisions of young adults |
| [B]. Global migration and refugee movements |
| [C]. Population ageing and pension reforms |
| [D]. Climate-induced demographic changes |
[9]. With reference to the Investment Friendliness Index (IFI), recently in the news, consider the following statements:
- The Investment Friendliness Index is published by NITI Aayog to assess the investment ecosystem across States and Union Territories.
- The Index aims to promote competitive and cooperative federalism by benchmarking investment-friendly reforms.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
| [A]. 1 only |
| [B]. 2 only |
| [C]. Both 1 and 2 |
| [D]. Neither 1 nor 2 |
[10]. Recently, the E-Commerce Council of India (ECCI) was launched to:
| [A]. Regulate online retail prices in India |
| [B]. Represent and promote the interests of India's digital commerce ecosystem |
| [C]. Provide financial assistance to e-commerce startups |
| [D]. Monitor cybersecurity threats in online marketplaces |
[11]. Recently, the PARIVARTAN Scheme was in the news. It aims to:
| [A]. Promote ethanol blending in transport fuels |
| [B]. Develop electric vehicle charging stations across India |
| [C]. Expand metro rail connectivity across major cities |
| [D]. Replace old polluting trucks and buses with cleaner vehicles in the NCR |
[12]. Recently, the e-VSP Portal was launched by the Ministry of Law and Justice to provide digital access to:
| [A]. Government recruitment notifications |
| [B]. Parliamentary debates and committee reports |
| [C]. Court case status and judgments |
| [D]. Legal publications and law journals |
[13]. Recently, the Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) fuel cell was in the news. It generates electricity by using:
| [A]. Hydrogen and oxygen |
| [B]. Coal and steam |
| [C]. Diesel and oxygen |
| [D]. Natural gas and water |
[14]. VISHWAS 2026, recently launched by the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), is primarily aimed at:
| [A]. Providing pension benefits to unorganised workers |
| [B]. Resolving damages and penalty-related disputes under EPF laws |
| [C]. Offering health insurance to EPF subscribers |
| [D]. Promoting digital payments for EPF contributions |
[15]. With reference to the Prime Minister's National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (PM-NAPS), recently in the news, consider the following statements:
- PM-NAPS provides financial incentives to establishments for engaging apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961.
- The scheme is implemented by the Ministry of Labour and Employment.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
| [A]. 1 only |
| [B]. 2 only |
| [C]. Both 1 and 2 |
| [D]. Neither 1 nor 2 |
[16]. With reference to the ‘World Day for International Justice’, observed on 17 July 2026, consider the following statements:
- The day is observed to commemorate the anniversary of the adoption of the Rome Statute.
- The Rome Statute (1998) is the founding treaty that established the International Criminal Court (ICC).
- The International Criminal Court (ICC) deals only with war crimes.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
| [A]. 1 and 2 only |
| [B]. 2 and 3 only |
| [C]. 1 and 3 only |
| [D]. 1, 2 and 3 |
[17]. Recently, whom did the Parliament of Ukraine approve as the country's new Prime Minister?
| [A]. Volodymyr Zelenskyy |
| [B]. Mykhailo Fedorov |
| [C]. Serhii Koretskyi |
| [D]. Denys Shmyhal |
[18]. With reference to the recently released Investment Friendliness Index (IFI) 2026, consider the following statements:
- The Investment Friendliness Index (IFI) 2026 has been released by NITI Aayog to assess the investment-attracting capacity of States and Union Territories.
- Maharashtra secured the first position in the Investment Friendliness Index (IFI) 2026, while Gujarat ranked second.
- The index evaluates States and Union Territories based on eight key pillars, including infrastructure, business environment, regulatory ease, and environmental resilience.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
| [A]. 1 and 2 only |
| [B]. 2 and 3 only |
| [C]. 1 and 3 only |
| [D]. 1, 2 and 3 |
[19]. Recently, Prime Minister inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for development projects worth over ₹4,700 crore in Chandigarh. These projects are primarily related to which of the following sectors?
| [A]. Defence, Space, and Atomic Energy |
| [B]. Healthcare, Education, and Road Infrastructure |
| [C]. Agriculture, Irrigation, and Rural Development |
| [D]. Railways, Ports, and Civil Aviation |
[20]. What was the primary objective of the international seminar ‘Saushrutam 2026’, recently organised by the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), New Delhi?
| [A]. To promote the export of Ayurvedic medicines |
| [B]. To promote collaboration, research, and innovation between Ayurveda and modern surgical sciences |
| [C]. To promote traditional Yoga practices globally |
| [D]. To introduce a new regulatory framework for Ayurvedic medical institutions |
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