[1]. Recently, India conducted Exercise Dweep Shakti, a high-intensity tri-service drill to strengthen coastal and island defence capabilities. The exercise was conducted in which of the following regions?

[A]. Lakshadweep Islands

[B]. Mumbai Coast

[C]. Gujarat Coast

[D]. Andaman and Nicobar Islands

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[2]. Recently, the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) was in the news for its role in insolvency cases. The NCLAT has been constituted under which of the following Acts?

[A]. Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016

[B]. Companies Act, 2013

[C]. Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1956

[D]. Competition Act, 2002

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[3]. With reference to the Solid Waste Management (SWM) Rules, 2026, which are set to come into effect from 1 April 2026, consider the following statements:

The rules mandate four-stream segregation of waste at source- wet, dry, sanitary, and special care waste.
The rules promote digital tracking of waste through a centralised online portal managed by the Central Pollution Control Board.
The rules completely prohibit the use of refuse-derived fuel (RDF) in industries.

Which of the above given statements is/are correct?

[A]. 1 and 2 only

[B]. 1 and 3 only

[C]. 2 and 3 only

[D]. 1, 2 and 3

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[4]. Recently, the government allowed the distribution of Superior Kerosene Oil (SKO) under the Public Distribution System (PDS) across several states. SKO is best described as which of the following?

[A]. A crude, unrefined petroleum product

[B]. A highly refined middle distillate fraction of crude oil

[C]. A synthetic fuel produced from biomass

[D]. A gaseous petroleum product used for cooking

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[5]. The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2025, passed by the Lok Sabha on 30 March 2026, has been introduced primarily to address which of the following issues?

[A]. Rising non-performing assets in public sector banks

[B]. Procedural delays and interpretational issues in insolvency proceedings

[C]. Expansion of credit availability to MSMEs

[D]. Regulation of digital lending platforms

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[6]. Consider the following statements:

Statement-I: Excise duty is an indirect tax levied by the Central Government on the manufacture or sale of specific goods within the country.

Statement-II: The recent reduction in excise duty on petrol and diesel was aimed at increasing government revenue collection.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

[A]. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I

[B]. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I

[C]. Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect

[D]. Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct

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[7]. Recently, the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) Annual Report 2025 was released. The PLFS is conducted by which of the following organisations?

[A]. NITI Aayog

[B]. National Statistical Office (NSO)

[C]. Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

[D]. Labour Bureau

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[8]. Recently, a snow avalanche was reported at Zojila Pass in Ladakh. The Zojila Pass lies in which of the following mountain ranges?

[A]. Karakoram Range

[B]. Pir Panjal Range

[C]. Karakoram Range

[D]. Zanskar Range

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[9]. Recently, the Indian Air Force decided to equip its MiG-29 fighter jets with the ASRAAM missile. The ASRAAM is best described as which of the following?

[A]. Surface-to-surface ballistic missile

[B]. Short-range air-to-air missile

[C]. Long-range cruise missile

[D]. Anti-ship missile

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[10]. Recently, concerns were raised about threats to migratory species during a global event under the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS). The CMS operates under which of the following organisations?

[A]. United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

[B]. World Wildlife Fund (WWF)

[C]. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

[D]. International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)

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[11]. Recently, the Gruh Sugam portal was launched to facilitate digital home loan access for government personnel. The Gruh Sugam portal has been launched by which of the following organisations?

[A]. Reserve Bank of India

[B]. Housing and Urban Development Corporation

[C]. State Bank of India

[D]. National Housing Bank

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[12]. Recently, the world’s first dedicated freight-only Shinkansen was introduced as a high-speed cargo carrier. The Shinkansen is associated with which of the following countries?

[A]. China

[B]. Japan

[C]. South Korea

[D]. Germany

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[13]. With reference to the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026, recently introduced in the Lok Sabha, consider the following statements:

The Bill aims to decriminalise several provisions to promote Ease of Doing Business and Ease of Living.
It proposes replacing imprisonment for minor offences with monetary penalties and administrative measures.
The Bill seeks to introduce stricter criminal penalties for procedural and technical defaults.

Which of the above given statements is/are correct?

[A]. 1 and 2 only

[B]. 1 and 3 only

[C]. 2 and 3 only

[D]. 1, 2 and 3

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[14]. Recently, the Ministry of Defence signed contracts for the procurement of the Tunguska Air Defence Missile System. The Tunguska system is primarily designed for which of the following purposes?

[A]. Long-range ballistic missile defence

[B]. Short-range air defence against low-flying aircraft and missiles

[C]. Anti-submarine warfare

[D]. Space-based surveillance

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[15]. Recently, the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026 placed IIM Kozhikode among the top 100 globally. The QS World University Rankings are published by which of the following organisations?

[A]. Times Higher Education

[B]. Quacquarelli Symonds

[C]. World Economic Forum

[D]. UNESCO

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[16]. Recently, the Amrabad Tiger Reserve was in the news due to efforts to relocate tribal families for wildlife conservation. The Amrabad Tiger Reserve is located in which of the following hill ranges?

[A]. Western Ghats

[B]. Aravalli Hills

[C]. Nallamala Hills

[D]. Vindhya Range

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[17]. Recently, the Litani River in Lebanon was in the news amid military developments related to a proposed “security zone.” The Litani River drains into which of the following water bodies?

[A]. Red Sea

[B]. Mediterranean Sea

[C]. Black Sea

[D]. Caspian Sea

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[18]. Recently, the PRISM-SG Portal was launched to improve coordination and efficiency in infrastructure projects. The PRISM-SG Portal is primarily used for which of the following purposes?

[A]. Monitoring highway toll collection systems

[B]. Digitising approval and inspection processes for Road Over Bridges (ROBs)

[C]. Managing railway passenger ticketing systems

[D]. Tracking vehicle emissions across cities

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[19]. Consider the following statements:

Statement-I: The Immigration, Visa, Foreigners Registration & Tracking (IVFRT) Scheme aims to integrate and streamline immigration, visa issuance, and foreigner registration processes in India through a technology-driven framework.

Statement-II: The IVFRT Scheme was first approved in 2025 and is being implemented for the first time from 2026.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

[A]. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I

[B]. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I

[C]. Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect

[D]. Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct

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[20]. Consider the following statements:

Statement-I: The GARBH-INi initiative in India aims to develop AI-driven tools to predict and prevent preterm births by studying a large cohort of pregnant women.

Statement-II: The initiative includes the creation of a national biorepository and a data-sharing platform to support research and improve maternal and child health outcomes.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

[A]. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I

[B]. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I

[C]. Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect

[D]. Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct

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