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Q1.
With reference to Republic Day 2026, consider the following statements:
- It was the 77th Republic Day celebration.
- The theme was “150 years of Vande Mataram”.
- The Indian Army won the best marching contingent among
the three services.
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1 only
D) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: A
Explanation:
It was the 77th Republic Day with theme “150 years of Vande Mataram”. Best
marching contingent among the three services was won by the Indian Navy,
not the Army.
Q2.
Consider the following regarding Republic Day 2026 chief guests:
- Antonio Costa is the President of the European Council.
- Ursula von der Leyen is the President of the European
Commission.
- Both represent institutions of the European Union.
Which is correct?
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1 and 3 only
D) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: D
Explanation:
All three statements are correct — both leaders head key EU institutions.
Q3.
Which organisation launched the Aadhaar mascot “Udai”?
A) Ministry of Electronics and IT
B) Unique Identification Authority of India
C) National Informatics Centre
D) Digital India Corporation
Answer: B
Explanation:
The mascot Udai was launched by the Unique Identification Authority of
India to humanise Aadhaar communication.
Q4.
The primary purpose of launching the Aadhaar mascot “Udai” is to:
A) Replace Aadhaar authentication
B) Promote Aadhaar among foreign citizens
C) Simplify and humanise Aadhaar-related information
D) Monitor data privacy violations
Answer: C
Explanation:
Udai is a public-communication mascot to make Aadhaar services more
citizen-friendly.
Q5.
With reference to bio-bitumen, consider the following statements:
- It is an alternative to petroleum-based bitumen.
- It supports environmentally sustainable infrastructure.
- India has begun commercial production of bio-bitumen.
Which is correct?
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1 and 3 only
D) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: D
Explanation:
All statements are correct — bio-bitumen is a green alternative and India has
started commercial production.
Q6.
Which country recently completed its withdrawal from the World Health
Organization after the mandatory notice period?
A) United Kingdom
B) United States
C) Brazil
D) Argentina
Answer: B
Explanation:
The United States formally exited WHO after the required one-year notice
period.
Q7.
The headquarters of the World Health Organization is located in:
A) Vienna
B) Paris
C) Geneva
D) New York
Answer: C
Explanation:
WHO headquarters is in Geneva, Switzerland.
Q8.
With reference to the Eurozone expansion, consider the following statements:
- Bulgaria became the 21st member of the Eurozone.
- Bulgaria replaced its currency lev with the euro.
- The Eurozone was created under the Maastricht Treaty.
Which is correct?
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1 and 3 only
D) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: D
Explanation:
All statements are correct — Bulgaria joined and the Eurozone originates from
the Maastricht Treaty (1992).
Q9.
The term “Eurozone” refers to:
A) All members of the European Union
B) Countries using the euro as common currency
C) NATO economic grouping
D) OECD monetary bloc
Answer: B
Explanation:
Eurozone = EU countries that adopted the euro.
Q10.
With reference to the International Year for Rangelands and Pastoralists
(2026), consider:
- It was declared by the United Nations.
- It focuses on sustainable management of grazing
ecosystems.
- It primarily targets urban land use reforms.
Which is correct?
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1 and 3 only
D) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: A
Explanation:
The UN declared 2026 for rangelands and pastoralists; it is not about urban
land reforms.
Q11.
With reference to the Mukhya Mantri Sehat Yojana, consider:
- It was launched by the Punjab Government.
- It provides free cashless treatment up to ₹10 lakh per
family.
- It is limited only to government employees.
Which is correct?
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1 only
D) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: A
Explanation:
Scheme aims universal healthcare for residents of Punjab; not restricted to
employees.
Q12.
Kerala’s first Butterfly Sanctuary is located in:
A) Silent Valley
B) Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary
C) Periyar Tiger Reserve
D) Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary
Answer: B
Explanation:
Kerala’s first butterfly sanctuary has been established at Aralam Wildlife
Sanctuary.
Q13.
With reference to the Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA), consider the following
statements:
- The Tejas LCA programme was launched in 1983.
- The first flight of Tejas took place on 1 January 2004.
- The first test flight was piloted by Wing Commander
Rajiv Kothiyal.
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
Answer: D
Explanation:
All statements are correct regarding Tejas LCA first flight details.
Q14.
The first flight of Tejas Light Combat Aircraft took off from:
A) Air Force Station Sulur
B) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited Airport
C) Yelahanka Air Base
D) INS Hansa
Answer: B
Explanation:
The historic first flight was from HAL Airport.
Q15.
The first flight of Tejas Light Combat Aircraft took off from:
A) Air Force Station Sulur
B) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited Airport
C) Yelahanka Air Base
D) INS Hansa
Answer: B
Explanation:
The historic first flight was from HAL Airport.
Q16.
The Indian Army has declared 2026 as the:
A) Year of Modern Infantry
B) Year of Self-Reliance
C) Year of Networking & Data Centricity
D) Year of Integrated Battle Groups
Answer: C
Explanation:
2026 theme focuses on digital networking and data-driven warfare.
Q17.
Exercise Dosti 17 is:
- A trilateral Coast Guard exercise
- Conducted among India, Maldives and Sri Lanka
- Conducted under the aegis of the Indian Navy
Which is correct?
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1 and 3 only
D) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: A
Explanation:
It is a Coast Guard trilateral exercise, not Navy-led.
Q18.
Exercise Dosti is conducted near:
A) Colombo
B) Male
C) Kochi
D) Visakhapatnam
Answer: B
Explanation:
The exercise was held near Male, Maldives.
Q19.
With reference to Virat Kohli’s latest cricket milestone, consider:
- He became the second-highest run-scorer in
international cricket.
- He surpassed Kumar Sangakkara.
- He has overtaken Sachin Tendulkar.
Which is correct?
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1 only
D) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: A
Explanation:
Sachin Tendulkar still remains No.1.
Q20.
Who is currently the highest run-scorer in international cricket?
A) Virat Kohli
B) Ricky Ponting
C) Sachin Tendulkar
D) Kumar Sangakkara
Answer: C
Explanation:
Sachin Tendulkar leads with 34,357 runs.
Q21.
Nat Sciver-Brunt, seen in news, is associated with:
A) First double century in WPL
B) First century in Women’s Premier League
C) Fastest fifty in WPL
D) First hat-trick in WPL
Answer: B
Explanation:
She became the first centurion in WPL.
Q22.
Nat Sciver-Brunt represents which franchise in WPL 2026?
A) Delhi Capitals
B) Royal Challengers Bangalore
C) Mumbai Indians
D) UP Warriorz
Answer: C
Q23.
Consider the following sports personalities and their sports:
- Saina Nehwal — Badminton
- Alyssa Healy — Cricket
- Usman Khawaja — Hockey
Which is correct?
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1 and 3 only
D) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: A
Explanation:
Usman Khawaja is a cricketer, not hockey player.
Q24.
Saina Nehwal is notable for:
A) First Indian woman to win
Wimbledon
B) First Indian badminton player to win Olympic medal
C) First Indian to win BWF World Championship
D) First Indian to win All England Open
Answer: B
Q25.
The Ashoka Chakra is:
- India’s highest peacetime gallantry award
- Awarded for wartime bravery
- Approved by the President of India
Which is correct?
A) 1 and 3 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1 only
D) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: A
Q26.
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla was awarded the Ashoka Chakra for:
A) Kargil War bravery
B) Space mission achievement
C) Counter-insurgency operation
D) Naval rescue mission
Answer: B
Explanation:
He is noted as the first Indian to go to the ISS.
Q27.
The Indira Gandhi Peace Prize for 2025 was awarded to:
A) Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
B) Graça Machel
C) Malala Yousafzai
D) Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
Answer: B
Q28.
Graça Machel is primarily known as:
A) Climate scientist
B) Human rights activist
C) Economist
D) Diplomat
Answer: B
Q29.
Pawan Kalyan was recently honoured for excellence in:
A) Karate
B) Judo
C) Kenjutsu
D) Taekwondo
Answer: C
Q30.
The Numbeo Safety Index 2026 ranks cities based on:
A) Military strength
B) Crime and safety perception
C) Economic output
D) Disaster resilience
Answer: B
Q31.
Which Indian city topped India in Numbeo Safety Index 2026?
A) Surat
B) Mangaluru
C) Pune
D) Ahmedabad
Answer: B
Q32.
The Responsible Nations Index 2026 is released by:
A) World Bank
B) UNDP
C) World Intellectual Foundation
D) OECD
Answer: C
Q33.
With reference to Responsible Nations Index 2026, consider:
- Singapore ranked first.
- India ranked 16th.
- The index measures responsible exercise of national
power.
Which is correct?
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1 and 2 only
D) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: C
Explanation:
2026 theme focuses on digital networking and data-driven warfare.
Q34. Consider the following statements
regarding the 18th BRICS Summit 2026:
1. The
host country rotates annually among the BRICS member states.
2. In
2026, the Summit will be hosted by a country from the Southern Hemisphere.
3. India
has hosted the BRICS Summit more times than Brazil as of 2025.
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
Answer: A
35. With reference to the
Republic Day 2026 celebrations in India, consider the following statements:
1.
It marked the 76th Republic Day of India.
2.
The theme focused on the legacy of “Vande Mataram.”
3.
The celebrations highlighted both military and cultural
diversity.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A) 2 and 3 only
B) 1 and 2 only
C) 3 only
D) 1, 2 and 3
Answer:
A
(It was the 77th Republic Day, so statement 1 is wrong)
36. The Delhi Declaration 2026,
sometimes seen in news, is best described as:
A) A multilateral climate finance agreement
adopted under UNFCCC
B) A joint statement on electoral integrity adopted at an international
conference
C) A defence logistics pact between India and EU
D) A declaration on global digital taxation
Answer:
B
37. Consider the following
regarding the Jeevan Raksha Padak Awards:
1.
They are civilian awards.
2.
They are given for acts of life-saving bravery.
3.
They are announced by the Ministry of Defence.
Which of the above is/are correct?
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1 and 3 only
D) 1, 2 and 3
Answer:
A
(Announced by MHA, not Defence)
38. The NPS Swasthya Pension
Scheme recently in news aims primarily to:
A) Provide free hospitalization to all citizens
B) Extend health-related benefits within the National Pension System framework
C) Replace Ayushman Bharat
D) Provide disability pension to defence personnel
Answer:
B
39. India’s first space mission
of 2026 was notable because it:
1.
Carried a defence-related satellite.
2.
Included a foreign payload.
3.
Demonstrated on-orbit refuelling technology.
Select the correct answer using the code below:
A) 1 only
B) 1 and 2 only
C) 2 and 3 only
D) 1, 2 and 3
Answer:
D
40. Which of the following best
reflects the significance of the proposed India–EU Free Trade Agreement?
A) It will eliminate all tariffs immediately.
B) It is expected to liberalize trade in around 90% of goods.
C) It focuses only on services trade.
D) It replaces India’s WTO commitments.
Answer:
B
41. The India–Saudi Arabia
Security Working Group mechanism primarily aims to enhance cooperation in:
1.
Counter-terrorism
2.
Maritime piracy
3.
Counter-extremism
Select the correct answer:
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 1 and 3 only
C) 2 and 3 only
D) 1, 2 and 3
Answer:
B
(Piracy not the main stated focus)
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42. USDU, recently approved in
the UAE, is categorized as:
A) Sovereign digital currency issued by the
UAE central bank
B) Dollar-backed stablecoin in the private crypto ecosystem
C) Gold-backed cryptocurrency
D) IMF special drawing right variant
Answer:
B
43. Exercise Agni Pariksha
conducted in January 2026 was intended primarily to:
A) Test nuclear deterrence
B) Improve joint military preparedness
C) Demonstrate anti-satellite capability
D) Validate ballistic missile defence
Answer:
B
44. Consider the following
about the PRAHAAR doctrine:
1.
It is India’s first comprehensive anti-terror doctrine.
2.
It focuses only on cross-border terrorism.
3.
It includes emerging threats like drones and cyber
attacks.
Which statements are correct?
A) 1 and 3 only
B) 1 and 2 only
C) 2 and 3 only
D) 1, 2 and 3
Answer:
A
45. According to the IQAir
global report (2026), which of the following correctly reflects India’s air
pollution status?
A) India ranked among the top three most
polluted countries
B) Nearly half of Indian cities face chronic pollution
C) Air pollution deaths in India are below one million annually
D) India showed zero improvement from previous years
Answer:
B
46. With reference to the New
Delhi World Book Fair 2026, consider the following:
1.
It was hosted at Bharat Mandapam.
2.
It highlighted India–Russia cultural ties.
3.
It is organized by the Ministry of Defence.
Which are correct?
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1 and 3 only
D) 1, 2 and 3
✅Answer:
A
47. The Rüsoma Orange Festival
is significant because it:
A) Promotes coastal tourism
B) Celebrates horticulture in Northeast India
C) Marks a tribal new year
D) Is a UNESCO heritage event
Answer:
B
48. The Buddhist Diamond
Triangle recently in news primarily aims to:
A) Promote Buddhist pilgrimage tourism
B) Develop nuclear research hubs
C) Establish maritime trade corridors
D) Protect mangrove ecosystems
Answer:
A
49. Consider
the following:
1.
PRAHAAR is a missile system of India.
2.
USDU is backed by the US Federal Reserve.
Which is correct?
A) 1 only
B) 2 only
C) Both
D) Neither
Answer:
D
50. Which of the following best
explains why on-orbit refuelling technology is important?
A) It reduces launch costs by eliminating
rockets
B) It increases satellite operational lifespan
C) It replaces ground stations
D) It prevents space debris entirely
Answer:
B
51. The India–EU FTA
negotiations are considered strategically important mainly because they:
A) Create a military alliance
B) Deepen trade and investment integration
C) Replace bilateral investment treaties automatically
D) Establish a common currency
Answer:
B
52. Which of the following
pairs is correctly matched?
|
Event
|
Primary Focus
|
|
PRAHAAR
|
Anti-terror doctrine
|
|
Agni Pariksha
|
Military preparedness
|
|
USDU
|
Stablecoin
|
Select the correct answer:
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1 and 3 only
D) 1, 2 and 3
Answer:
D
53. In the context of India’s
pollution challenge highlighted in January 2026, which factor is MOST directly
linked to chronic urban air pollution?
A) Deep sea mining
B) Vehicular emissions and industrial activity
C) Glacier retreat
D) Ocean acidification
Answer:
B
54. Which of
the following developments best reflects India’s push toward integrated
national security architecture in January 2026?
A) Launch of USDU
B) PRAHAAR doctrine rollout
C) World Book Fair
D) Orange Festival
Answer:
B
Q55. With reference to the Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA), consider the following statements:
- The Tejas LCA programme was launched in 1983.
- The first flight of Tejas took place on 1 January 2004.
- The first test flight was piloted by Wing Commander Rajiv Kothiyal.
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
Answer: D
Explanation:
All statements are correct regarding Tejas LCA first flight details.
