[1]. According to the Passport (Amendment) Rules notified in September 2026, how long will a 36-page ordinary passport for a child under 15 years of age remain valid?

[A]. Only 5 years

[B]. 5 years or until attaining 18 years of age, whichever is earlier

[C]. 10 years or until attaining 18 years of age, whichever is earlier

[D]. Mandatorily until 18 years of age

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[2]. Which of the following statements is correct regarding the India-Bangladesh Hilsa trade in news during September 2026?

[A]. India exported around 500 tonnes of Hilsa to Sri Lanka.

[B]. India exported around 500 tonnes of Hilsa to Bangladesh, mostly sourced from Gujarat.

[C]. Bangladesh exported around 500 tonnes of Hilsa to India.

[D]. India imposed a complete ban on the export of Hilsa.

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[3]. On September 18, 2026, Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan inaugurated the 38th edition of which of the following events?

[A]. Mumbai International Art Festival

[B]. Pune Festival

[C]. Maharashtra Sahitya Festival

[D]. Elephanta Festival

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[4]. Which of the following institutes is NOT participating in the 17th Kathakali Festival being held from September 18–20, 2026, at the Bharata Kalakshetra Auditorium in Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai?

[A]. Sadanam Academy

[B]. Kerala Kalamandalam

[C]. Margi Theatre

[D]. Sangeet Natak Akademi

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[5]. Which of the following indigenous trainer aircraft were handed over by HAL to the Indian Air Force on September 18, 2026?

[A]. Two LCA Tejas FOC Trainers and three HTT-40s

[B]. Three LCA Tejas FOC Trainers and two HTT-40s

[C]. Two LCA Tejas Mk-1A and three HJT-36s

[D]. Three HTT-40s and two Dornier-228s

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