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[1]. Recently, the Akasha300 3D printer was showcased for its advanced engineering capabilities. The Akasha300 is primarily designed for which of the following purposes?
| [A]. Large-scale metal casting |
| [B]. Industrial-grade additive manufacturing and research |
| [C]. Semiconductor chip fabrication |
| [D]. Satellite communication testing |
[2]. Recently, the Supreme Court reaffirmed that Scheduled Caste (SC) status is restricted to individuals professing certain religions. SC status is currently limited to persons belonging to which of the following religions?
| [A]. Hinduism, Sikhism and Buddhism |
| [B]. Hinduism, Christianity and Islam |
| [C]. Sikhism, Christianity and Islam |
| [D]. Buddhism, Christianity and Jainism |
[3]. Recently, the Indian Air Force initiated the Vayu Baan project. The Vayu Baan system is best described as:
| [A]. A helicopter-launched autonomous drone system |
| [B]. A surface-to-air missile system |
| [C]. A long-range ballistic missile |
| [D]. A satellite-based surveillance system |
[4]. Recently, five new reforms were announced under the “Reform Express” initiative. The Reform Express initiative is spearheaded by which of the following ministries?
| [A]. Ministry of Transport |
| [B]. Ministry of Railways |
| [C]. Ministry of Commerce and Industry |
| [D]. Ministry of Road Transport and Highways |
[5]. Recently, the 99th anniversary of the Mahad Satyagraha was observed, marking a key movement led by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar for social equality. The Mahad Satyagraha was primarily aimed at securing access to which of the following?
| [A]. Public water sources for Dalits |
| [B]. Temple entry for all castes |
| [C]. Voting rights for marginalized communities |
| [D]. Access to education institutions |
[6]. Recently, an evaluation study highlighted issues related to out-of-pocket expenditure under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY). PMJAY provides an annual health insurance cover of up to how much per family?
| [A]. ₹2 lakh |
| [B]. ₹3 lakh |
| [C]. ₹5 lakh |
| [D]. ₹10 lakh |
[7]. Recently, the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) came into effect after the announcement of Assembly elections. The MCC is primarily based on the powers derived from which of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution?
| [A]. Article 19 |
| [B]. Article 21 |
| [C]. Article 324 |
| [D]. Article 356 |
[8]. Recently, the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) initiated an anti-dumping investigation into imports of ethyl chloroformate to protect the domestic chemical industry. The DGTR functions under which of the following ministries?
| [A]. Ministry of Finance |
| [B]. Ministry of Commerce and Industry |
| [C]. Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers |
| [D]. Ministry of Heavy Industries |
[9]. With reference to the Variable Rate Repo (VRR), recently in the news as the RBI infused liquidity into the banking system, consider the following statements:
- Variable Rate Repo is a monetary policy tool used by the RBI to inject short-term liquidity into the banking system.
- In VRR, the interest rate is fixed in advance by the RBI and does not change.
- The interest rate in VRR is determined through an auction process.
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 |
[10]. With reference to the Caspian Sea, recently in the news after reported strikes in the region, consider the following statements:
- The Caspian Sea is the largest inland body of water on Earth.
- It is bordered by five countries including Kazakhstan, Russia, and Iran.
- It is a freshwater lake with no salinity.
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 |
[11]. Recently, India and China decided to resume border trade through Shipki La Pass in Himachal Pradesh. The Shipki La Pass connects India with which of the following regions?
| [A]. Xinjiang (China) |
| [B]. Tibet (China) |
| [C]. Inner Mongolia (China) |
| [D]. Yunnan (China) |
[12]. Recently, the Global Terrorism Index 2026 was published. Which of the following organisations publishes the Global Terrorism Index?
| [A]. Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) |
| [B]. World Economic Forum |
| [C]. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) |
| [D]. International Monetary Fund (IMF) |
[13]. Recently, a state government announced the Indiramma Family Life Insurance Scheme in its 2026-27 Budget. The scheme aims to provide life insurance coverage of ₹5 lakh to families in which of the following states?
| [A]. Andhra Pradesh |
| [B]. Telangana |
| [C]. Karnataka |
| [D]. Tamil Nadu |
[14]. Recently, a joint U.K.-U.S. military base on Diego Garcia was in the news amid escalating tensions in the Indian Ocean region. Diego Garcia is part of which of the following archipelagos?
| [A]. Andaman and Nicobar Islands |
| [B]. Lakshadweep Islands |
| [C]. Chagos Archipelago |
| [D]. Maldives Archipelago |
[15]. With reference to the National Dental Commission (NDC), recently constituted by the Government of India replacing the Dental Council of India, consider the following statements:
- The NDC has been constituted along with three autonomous boards to oversee education, assessment, and professional ethics.
- The NDC functions as a constitutional body under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
- The National Dental Commission aims to regulate dental education and improve the quality of oral healthcare in India.
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 |
[16]. Recently, the Union Finance Minister launched ‘PRARAMBH 2026’, a nationwide awareness campaign ahead of the implementation of the Income Tax Act, 2025. What does PRARAMBH stand for?
| [A]. Policy Reform and Responsible Action for Mission Viksit Bharat |
| [B]. Public Revenue and Reform Action for Modern Bharat |
| [C]. Progressive Regulation and Revenue Model for Bharat |
| [D]. Policy Roadmap for Revenue and Monetary Balance |
[17]. Recently, the Indian Navy announced the upcoming commissioning of INS Taragiri (F41), a stealth frigate under Project 17A. INS Taragiri belongs to which class of stealth frigates?
| [A]. Shivalik-class |
| [B]. Kolkata-class |
| [C]. Talwar-class |
| [D]. Nilgiri-class |
[18]. Recently, the Prime Minister extended greetings on World Water Day, highlighting the importance of sustainable water management. World Water Day is observed annually on which of the following dates?
| [A]. 20th March |
| [B]. 21st March |
| [C]. 22nd March |
| [D]. 23rd March |
[19]. Recently, the traditional “Peth” festival of goddess Kelbai was in the news. The Peth festival is celebrated in which of the following states?
| [A]. Maharashtra |
| [B]. Goa |
| [C]. Karnataka |
| [D]. Kerala |
[20]. Recently, the Lok Sabha extended the tenure of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) examining the ‘One Nation, One Election’ proposal. The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) is best described as:
| [A]. A permanent constitutional body |
| [B]. An ad-hoc committee set up for a specific purpose and duration |
| [C]. A judicial body under the Supreme Court |
| [D]. A statutory body regulating elections |
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