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Where was the National Arogya Fair 2026 concluded, reinforcing Ayush as a pillar of holistic healthcare?

Shegaon, Buldhana
Nagpur, Vidarbha
Pune, Maharashtra
Mumbai, Maharashtra

Explanation: The 4-day National Arogya Fair 2026 concluded in Shegaon, Buldhana district (Maharashtra), organized by the Ministry of Ayush.

Which authority introduced the Eligible Manufacturer Importer (EMI) scheme allowing deferred Customs duty payment?

CBIC
CBDT
DGFT
RBI

Explanation: The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) launched the EMI scheme for trusted manufacturers.

Under the AB-PMJAY scheme, what is the maximum health coverage provided per enrolled family per year?

Rs. 5 lakh
Rs. 10 lakh
Rs. 2 lakh
Rs. 7 lakh

Explanation: Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY provides coverage up to Rs. 5 lakh per year for secondary and tertiary care.

India is the largest milk producer globally. What was the total milk production in India during 2024-25?

247.87 Million Tonnes
146.31 Million Tonnes
200.50 Million Tonnes
210.00 Million Tonnes

Explanation: Milk production rose to 247.87 million tonnes in 2024-25, maintaining India’s #1 global rank.

Which guiding principle was adopted during the India-Canada Joint Leaders’ Statement in 2026?

Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam
Atmanirbhar Bharat
Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas
Panchamrit

Explanation: India and Canada adopted the principle “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” (One Earth, One Family, One Future) for their renewed partnership.

Which government department adopted the ‘Seva Sankalp Resolution’ focusing on a service-oriented work culture?

Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation
Department of Health
Department of Rural Development
Ministry of Panchayati Raj

Explanation: The DDWS adopted the Seva Sankalp focusing on safe, reliable drinking water and sanitation for rural India.

Ahead of ‘Bharat Steel 2026’, the Ministry of Steel presented its capacity target. What is the steel capacity target for 2030?

300 MT
400 MT
250 MT
500 MT

Explanation: The Ministry highlighted capacity targets of 300 MT by 2030 and 400 MT by 2035.

The ASMITA League athletics initiative was announced to mark which international observance?

International Women’s Day
National Sports Day
International Youth Day
World Health Day

Explanation: ASMITA League was held across 250 locations on 8 March 2026 to celebrate International Women’s Day.

What is the total outlay for the Export Promotion Mission (EPM) aimed at enhancing MSME competitiveness?

₹25,060 crore
₹10,000 crore
₹33,660 crore
₹15,000 crore

Explanation: EPM was approved with an outlay of ₹25,060 crore for FY 2025-26 to FY 2030-31.

DGFT granted an automatic extension of the Export Obligation (EO) period for certain authorisations up to which date?

31 August 2026
31 May 2026
31 December 2026
31 March 2027

Explanation: To mitigate geopolitical disruptions, DGFT extended the EO fulfillment period up to 31 August 2026.

Which city hosted the India-UK Conference on Green Hydrogen Standards and Safety Protocols in 2026?

New Delhi
London
Bengaluru
Mumbai

Explanation: The conference was convened in New Delhi to align standards under India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission.

What was the planned route for the ‘Shakti Walk – #SheLeadsBharat’ on Kartavya Path?

India Gate to Vijay Chowk
Red Fort to India Gate
Rashtrapati Bhavan to India Gate
Vijay Chowk to Parliament

Explanation: The 2 km Shakti Walk routed from India Gate to Vijay Chowk, organized by MWCD.

What is the global theme for International Women’s Day 2026?

Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls.
Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress.
DigitALL: Innovation for gender equality.
Choose to Challenge.

Explanation: The 2026 theme focuses on “Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls.”

During the Shakti Walk at Kartavya Path, which cultural dance from Assam was performed?

Ranchandi
Dollu Kunitha
Sringarimelam
Ghoomar

Explanation: Ranchandi is an Assamese cultural performance that was showcased alongside others like Dollu Kunitha and Ghoomar.

MY Bharat launched Phase-2 of the Viksit Bharat Yuva Connect Programme starting from which city?

Delhi
Mumbai
Chennai
Kolkata

Explanation: Phase-2 launched in Delhi on 9 March 2026, engaging over 10,000 youth across 35+ colleges.

What is the sanctioned financial outlay for the Gyan Bharatam Mission for 2025-2031?

Rs. 491.66 crore
Rs. 350.00 crore
Rs. 500.00 crore
Rs. 1000 crore

Explanation: The SFC sanctioned Rs. 491.66 crore for surveying and digitizing India’s manuscript heritage.

Approximately how much CSR fund has the National Culture Fund (NCF) mobilized since its inception?

Rs. 140 crore
Rs. 250 crore
Rs. 100 crore
Rs. 50 crore

Explanation: NCF has mobilized around Rs. 140 crore in CSR funds to support conservation and cultural projects.

The Joint Military Exercise “LAMITIYE – 2026” was conducted between India and which country?

Seychelles
Maldives
Sri Lanka
Mauritius

Explanation: The 11th edition of LAMITIYE (meaning Friendship) took place in Seychelles in March 2026.

The Income Tax Department conducted a verification exercise detecting Rs. 408 crore sales suppression in which sector?

Restaurants
Real Estate
Jewelry
Automobiles

Explanation: A nationwide survey of restaurants was conducted using AI, identifying Rs. 408 crore in suppressed sales.

As of March 2026, what percentage of rural households have tap water supply under the Jal Jeevan Mission?

81.71%
98.10%
76.00%
16.70%

Explanation: About 15.82 crore out of 19.36 crore rural households (81.71%) now have tap connections.

Which organization partnered with NHAI to assess the National Highways Green Cover Index using satellite sensors?

NRSC (ISRO)
DRDO
Survey of India
FSI

Explanation: NHAI signed an MoU with NRSC (ISRO) to quantitatively assess plantations via chlorophyll detection.

Under the PM-SETU scheme, how many Government ITIs are planned to be upgraded via a Hub and Spoke model?

1,000
500
1,500
2,000

Explanation: PM-SETU upgrades 1,000 Govt ITIs (200 Hub & 800 Spoke) with smart labs and new-age courses.

The PM JANMAN scheme focuses on improving the socio-economic conditions of which specific group?

Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs)
Urban Slum Dwellers
Marginal Farmers
Street Vendors

Explanation: PM JANMAN targets PVTGs with 11 critical interventions including housing, water, and skilling.

The SOAR (Skilling For AI Readiness) programme micro-credentials align with which NSQF levels?

Levels 2 to 5.5
Levels 1 to 4
Levels 5 to 8
Levels 3 to 6

Explanation: SOAR offers 50 NSQF-aligned AI courses, with 35 micro-credentials mapping to levels 2 to 5.5.

Which initiative was launched under the Nirbhaya Fund to strengthen women’s safety in Panchayats?

Nirbhay Raho
Shakti Abhiyan
Nari Suraksha
Panchayat Netri

Explanation: The “Nirbhay Raho” initiative was launched by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj for women’s safety.

In the Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI), what score range defines the “Achievers” category?

90-100
75-90
60-75
40-60

Explanation: The PAI classifies Panchayats scoring 90-100 as ‘Achievers’.

The PM-RAHAT scheme provides cashless treatment for road accident victims up to what amount?

Rs. 1.5 lakh
Rs. 5 lakh
Rs. 2 lakh
Rs. 1 lakh

Explanation: PM-RAHAT covers up to Rs. 1.5 lakh per victim for up to 7 days from the accident date.

The GoISTATS mobile application, which provides socio-economic data visualisations, was developed by which Ministry?

MoSPI
MoF
MeitY
MoC

Explanation: MoSPI developed the GoISTATS app which visualizes 9 major statistical products.

The National SAMAVESHA 2026, aimed at strengthening the research ecosystem via the I-STEM platform, was held where?

IIT Delhi
IIT Bombay
IISc Bengaluru
IIT Madras

Explanation: The event was convened at IIT Delhi, supported by the Office of the PSA.

The Digital India BHASHINI Division operates as a National Hub for Language Technologies. How many text languages does it cover?

Explanation: BHASHINI covers 36 text and 23 voice languages, eliminating pivot-based translation.

MoHUA organized the AMRUT Mitra Mahotsav to celebrate the role of women SHGs in which sector?

Urban Water Management
Rural Electrification
Public Transport
Solid Waste Management

Explanation: AMRUT Mitras are SHG women leading urban water management, water quality testing, and billing.

What is the corpus announced for the SWAMIH Fund-2 to complete stalled housing projects?

Rs. 15,000 crore
Rs. 10,000 crore
Rs. 25,000 crore
Rs. 5,000 crore

Explanation: SWAMIH Fund-2 was announced with a ₹15,000 crore corpus to complete 1 lakh more units.

AAHAR 2026, held at Bharat Mandapam, is an international fair focused on which sector?

Food & Hospitality
Automobiles
Textiles
Electronics

Explanation: Co-organized by MoFPI and ITPO, AAHAR is a major B2B platform for food and hospitality.

BCCL introduced a cash discount scheme. What is the discount per tonne for lifting above 80,000 tonnes via road?

Rs. 600
Rs. 400
Rs. 500
Rs. 300

Explanation: BCCL’s scheme offers a maximum discount of ₹600 per tonne for volumes >80,000 tonnes.

According to estimated data, what was the cumulative value of India’s merchandise and services exports for April-February 2025-26?

US$ 790.86 Billion
US$ 713.53 Billion
US$ 849.12 Billion
US$ 76.13 Billion

Explanation: Total exports reached US$ 790.86 Billion, marking a 5.79% growth YoY.

The National Archives uses which technology to ensure the authenticity and prevent tampering of digitized manuscripts?

Checksums
Watermarks
Blockchain
Cryptography

Explanation: Under Gyan Bharatam, NAI uses checksums for each image to ensure security and authenticity.

What percentage of retail digital payments in India did UPI account for in FY 2024-25?

Explanation: UPI dominates the landscape, holding an 81% share of total retail digital payments.

Which Municipal Corporation established a Glass Upcycling Centre to transform municipal glass waste into functional items?

Ghaziabad
Indore
Surat
Pune

Explanation: Under SBM-U 2.0, Ghaziabad Nagar Nigam set up a plant to upcycle 200 glass bottles daily.

The ‘Jal Tara Model’, where farmers construct standardized recharge pits on agricultural land, originated in which state?

Maharashtra
Gujarat
Chhattisgarh
Rajasthan

Explanation: Highlighted under JSA: Catch the Rain 2025, Jal Tara is a successful model from Maharashtra.

The SFURTI scheme has generally increased the income levels of traditional artisans by what percentage?

15-18%
10-12%
20-25%
5-10%

Explanation: SFURTI has approved 513 clusters, raising artisan incomes by 15-18%.

What is the total financial outlay for the PM-SETU scheme aimed at upgrading vocational training ITIs?

Rs. 60,000 Crore
Rs. 40,000 Crore
Rs. 50,000 Crore
Rs. 75,000 Crore

Explanation: PM-SETU has a Rs. 60,000 crore outlay shared by the Centre, States, and Industry.

MoSPI recently revised the base year for the Consumer Price Index (CPI) to which year?

2024=100
2022=100
2021=100
2023=100

Explanation: The CPI base year was updated from 2012=100 to 2024=100 using HCES 2023-24 data.

India is the global leader in coconut production. What is India’s percentage contribution to total world production?

30.37%
25.50%
40.12%
20.00%

Explanation: India contributes 30.37% of global coconut production, producing over 21 billion nuts annually.

As of March 2026, how many EVs have been supported under the new PM E-DRIVE scheme?

18,01,307 EVs
16,16,215 EVs
10,00,000 EVs
20,50,000 EVs

Explanation: PM E-DRIVE has rapidly supported over 18 lakh EVs, succeeding the FAME-II scheme.

Under the PM e-Bus Sewa scheme, a Payment Security Mechanism (PSM) fund was established with what initial release to CESL?

Rs. 500 crore
Rs. 1000 crore
Rs. 250 crore
Rs. 750 crore

Explanation: ₹500 crore was released to CESL to ensure financial stability for e-bus operators.

What percentage of Gram Panchayats successfully uploaded their Development Plans (GPDPs) on the eGramSwaraj portal by March 2026?

96.36%
90.00%
99.87%
85.50%

Explanation: 2,54,604 Gram Panchayats (96.36%) digitized their planning via eGramSwaraj.

The VB-GRAM Act 2025 guarantees how many days of unskilled manual work per financial year to rural households?

125 days
100 days
150 days
200 days

Explanation: The Act guarantees 125 days of work, including 25 days specifically outside peak seasons.

The Integrated Processing Development Scheme (IPDS) for textiles focuses on which pollution-control technology?

Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD)
Reverse Osmosis
Carbon Filtration
Thermal Evaporation

Explanation: IPDS supports CETPs using ZLD and Multi Effect Evaporator (MEE) technologies.

The Biopharma SHAKTI scheme aims to create a nationally accredited network of how many clinical trial sites under ICMR?

1,000
500
1,500
2,000

Explanation: With an outlay of ₹10,000 crore, it will create 1,000 clinical trial sites to boost biologics.

What is the total allocation for the Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojna (BHAVYA) to develop 100 plug-and-play industrial parks?

Rs. 33,660 crore
Rs. 25,000 crore
Rs. 40,000 crore
Rs. 50,000 crore

Explanation: BHAVYA has an allocation of ₹33,660 crore to develop 100 parks ranging from 100-1000 acres.

Under the BHAVYA scheme, what is the maximum financial support provided by the Government per acre for core and value-added infrastructure?

Rs. 1 crore per acre
Rs. 50 lakh per acre
Rs. 2 crore per acre
Rs. 75 lakh per acre

Explanation: The Centre provides up to ₹1 crore per acre for internal roads, drainage, testing labs, etc.

The Krishi Sakhi Initiative by AIC featured a Walkathon in February 2026 under which social media hashtag?

#AICforHer
#WomenInAgri
#KrishiSakhi
#FarmEmpower

Explanation: #AICforHer was used during the Walkathon to promote women’s participation in crop insurance.

Which state ranked 12th among 18 general category states in the Panchayati Raj Devolution Index 2024?

Madhya Pradesh
Rajasthan
Uttar Pradesh
Bihar

Explanation: The MoPR report ranked Madhya Pradesh 12th in devolution of finances and functions.

What is the official theme of the Bharat Electricity Summit 2026 held in New Delhi?

Electrifying Growth. Empowering Sustainability. Connecting Globally.
Powering India’s Green Future.
Smart Grids for a Sustainable Tomorrow.
Global Energy Connectivity 2026.

Explanation: The summit focuses on the theme “Electrifying Growth. Empowering Sustainability. Connecting Globally.”

Under the Jan Shikshan Sansthan (JSS) scheme, what percentage of the priority target beneficiaries are women?

Explanation: The scheme targets non-literates and dropouts, prioritizing women who make up 83% of beneficiaries.

Which NGO has been designated as a Regional Resource and Training Centre (RRTC) under the AVYAY scheme for Senior Citizens?

Help Age India
Age Well Foundation
Goonj
Helpage Universal

Explanation: Help Age India serves as an RRTC receiving ₹19.58 lakh annually for advocacy and training.

According to MoSPI’s SDG Bulletin “Planet in Focus”, what percentage of schools had gender-segregated toilets in 2023-24?

97.2%
85.5%
92.1%
99.0%

Explanation: Driven by Swachh Bharat, 97.2% of schools achieved gender-segregated toilets.

Mission सह-SANKALP focuses on science and technology for livelihoods. How many ready-to-deploy technologies were listed in its resource book?

Over 350
Over 100
Over 500
Over 200

Explanation: The repository contains 350+ technologies developed by scientific institutions for grassroots application.

To promote the Yoga 365 campaign, the Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY) signed an MoU with which wellness platform?

Habuild
Curefit
HealthifyMe
YogaBharat

Explanation: Habuild will provide free daily online yoga sessions to integrate wellness into everyday life.

What is the combined weight of the Eight Core Industries in the Index of Industrial Production (IIP)?

40.27%
35.50%
45.00%
50.15%

Explanation: The eight core industries (Coal, Steel, Electricity, etc.) constitute 40.27% of the IIP.

India and Bhutan signed an MoU to launch a cross-border remittance initiative by integrating which two systems?

UPU PosTransfer and UPI
SWIFT and NEFT
BhutanPay and RuPay
Digital Address Code and IMPS

Explanation: The integration of UPU PosTransfer with India’s UPI will enable affordable digital remittances.

India is known as the “Pharmacy of the World”. Where does it rank globally by pharmaceutical production volume?

Explanation: India ranks 3rd globally by volume, supplying 20% of the world’s generic medicines.

The National District Mineral Foundation (DMF) Summit 2026 focuses on fund utilization in which specific areas?

Aspirational Districts (ADP) and Blocks (ABP)
Special Economic Zones (SEZ)
Coastal Economic Zones
Smart Cities

Explanation: The summit targets effective DMF utilization in ADP/ABP areas for sustainable development.

On which date is the Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar announced annually?

23rd January
15th August
26th January
2nd October

Explanation: The disaster management award is announced on Netaji’s birth anniversary, 23rd January.

The “Jal Seva Aankalan” framework was launched to monitor tap water supply. When was it initiated?

30 December 2025
15 January 2026
22 March 2026
1 April 2026

Explanation: Launched on 30 Dec 2025, it uses IoT and digital dashboards for real-time JJM monitoring.

According to the NSO survey, what is the estimated aggregated provisional CAPEX for the private corporate sector in 2025-26?

₹11,43,879 crore
₹9,55,281 crore
₹15,00,000 crore
₹8,50,000 crore

Explanation: Private sector investment intentions (CAPEX) for FY26 stand robust at ₹11.43 lakh crore.

In the revised Consumer Price Index (CPI) framework, how many rural and urban sample markets are now tracked?

2,860
2,295
3,000
2,500

Explanation: Sample markets were expanded from 2,295 to 2,860, including 12 online e-commerce markets.

Under the Districts as Export Hubs (DEH) initiative, District Export Action Plans (DEAPs) have been prepared for how many districts?

Explanation: Draft plans for 590 districts are identifying local products (e.g. Banana from Jalgaon) for global markets.

What was the total value of India’s exports (merchandise and services) for the April-January period of FY 2025-26?

USD 714.73 Billion
USD 790.86 Billion
USD 650.50 Billion
USD 800.00 Billion

Explanation: Exports remained resilient at USD 714.73 billion for the 10-month period ending January 2026.

As of March 19, 2026, how many rooftop solar systems have been installed under the PM Surya Ghar Yojana?

26,19,879
10,00,000
50,00,000
15,50,000

Explanation: Over 26 lakh installations have been completed, supported by ₹17,967.53 crore in Central Financial Assistance.

Under Component-B of the PM-KUSUM scheme, how many standalone solar pumps have been actually installed by December 2025?

9,75,227
13,15,190
12,01,552
7,20,927

Explanation: Against a sanctioned capacity of 13.15 lakh, 9.75 lakh standalone solar pumps were installed.

India launched a global clinical study integrating Ayurveda with modern Anti-Tuberculosis Treatment (ATT). How many patients will it involve?

1,250
5,000
500
2,000

Explanation: This joint DBT and Ayush study involves 1,250 newly diagnosed TB patients across 8 institutions.

According to the ASUSE 2025 results, the share of unincorporated establishments using the internet increased to what percentage?

39.4%
26.7%
50.0%
15.5%

Explanation: Digital adoption in the unincorporated sector grew significantly from 26.7% (23-24) to 39.4% (2025).

The Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar awards an individual with a Scroll and what else?

A Medal
A Plaque
Cash Prize of Rs 1 Lakh
A Trophy

Explanation: Individuals receive a Scroll and a Medal, whereas institutions receive a Scroll and a Plaque.

Under Jal Jeevan Mission, which programme focuses on detailed village-level groundwater studies to improve water efficiency?

NAQUIM 2.0
Sujalam Bharat
Jal Seva Aankalan
Catch the Rain

Explanation: NAQUIM 2.0 conducts aquifer mapping and management in water-stressed regions.

The philosophy of ‘Integral Humanism’ (Ekatma Manav Darshan) was originally articulated by whom?

Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya
Swami Vivekananda
Mahatma Gandhi
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

Explanation: A conference in Mysuru marked 60 years of this worldview articulated by Deendayal Upadhyaya.

The AI-enabled voice-to-text tool ‘SabhaSaar’ was successfully piloted in 1,047 Gram Panchayats in which state?

Tripura
Assam
Meghalaya
Mizoram

Explanation: Tripura Gram Panchayats used SabhaSaar AI to summarize meetings on Independence Day 2025.

BHASHINI and PFRDA signed an MoU to provide digital pension services in how many recognized Indian languages?

Explanation: Pension services will be accessible in all 22 languages under the Eighth Schedule to aid first-time savers.

The Rapid Survey of Functional Cooperatives (RSFC) by NSO is scheduled to launch in which month?

April 2026
May 2026
March 2026
January 2026

Explanation: RSFC will launch in April 2026 for a duration of six months to survey 30 cooperative sectors.

Where did IEPFA organize the “Niveshak Shivir” to resolve unclaimed dividends and pending claims?

Bhubaneswar
Kolkata
Ranchi
Patna

Explanation: The camp in Bhubaneswar provided a single-window solution for 285+ investors.

In the issuance calendar for Government dated securities (H1 FY27), what percentage is reserved for retail investors?

Explanation: 5% of the notified amount is reserved for retail investors through non-competitive bidding.

Under the PM-FME Scheme, loans for how many micro-food processing enterprises were sanctioned by Dec 2025?

1,72,707
1,00,000
2,50,000
50,000

Explanation: Over 1.72 lakh micro-enterprises received credit-linked capital subsidies.

The PLFS Annual Report 2025 noted that the unemployment rate for educated persons dropped to what percentage?

6.5%
9.9%
7.2%
5.4%

Explanation: The UR for secondary and above educated persons fell to 6.5%, and youth UR dropped to 9.9%.

Which new scheme was notified to mitigate export risks arising from disruptions in the Gulf and West Asia maritime corridors?

RELIEF Scheme
EPM Scheme
DEH Initiative
TRACE Scheme

Explanation: Implemented via ECGC, the “RELIEF” scheme provides risk mitigation for affected exporters.

The government approved the upgradation of how many traditional Anganwadi Centres into ‘Saksham Anganwadi Centres’?

2 lakh
1 lakh
5 lakh
50,000

Explanation: Over five years, 2 lakh AWCs will be upgraded with WiFi, LED screens, and RO machines.

What is the central theme for India’s BRICS Chairship in the youth sector for 2026?

Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability
Empowering Youth for Global Peace
Digital Skills for the 21st Century
Youth Leadership in Emerging Markets

Explanation: India initiated the BRICS Youth Track 2026 with this resilience and innovation theme.

The PharmaMed 2026 conference held in New Delhi marked which edition of the event?

9th
10th
5th
12th

Explanation: The 9th edition focused on transitioning India’s pharma sector from volume to value.

C-DOT signed an MoU with Delhi Police. Which secure video conferencing solution will be used for inter-unit coordination?

C-DOT Meet
SAMVAD
Fraud Pro
Mission Critical Services

Explanation: C-DOT Meet is the secure VC solution provided, alongside SAMVAD for encrypted chats.

The IONS Maritime Exercise (IMEX) Table Top Exercise 2026 was hosted by the Indian Navy at which location?

Kochi
Visakhapatnam
Mumbai
Port Blair

Explanation: The Southern Naval Command in Kochi hosted the TTX focusing on Indian Ocean security.

Under the PMJANMAN scheme, how many PVTG Van Dhan Vikas Kendras (VDVKs) have been established?

540
4,172
1,000
250

Explanation: To support Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups, 540 PVTG VDVKs were set up.

The “Bhavasagara” Referral Centre in Kochi has been designated as the National Repository for what?

Deep-Sea Fauna
Coral Reefs
Marine Flora
Coastal Minerals

Explanation: Located at CMLRE Kochi, it houses over 3,500 specimens of deep-sea fauna.

According to “Energy Statistics India 2026”, what percentage of India’s renewable energy potential is from Solar Energy?

Explanation: Out of the 47 lakh MW renewable potential, solar accounts for the massive 71% share.

Cochin Shipyard Limited delivered the second Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft. What is its name?

Malwan
Mahe
Vagir
Kavaratti

Explanation: Named after a historic Maharashtra town, ‘Malwan’ is the second ASW SWC delivered to the Navy.

In the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026, how many Indian academic programmes featured in the global top 50?

Explanation: India doubled its presence from 12 in 2025 to a record 27 entries in the top 50 globally.

The Department of Justice unveiled a multilingual AI chatbot for legal info. What is the name of its Mascot?

DISHIKA
Nyaya
Bhashini
Setu

Explanation: The Nyaya Setu AI Chatbot is accompanied by “DISHIKA”, a friendly digital mascot.

Under PMAY-G, the minimum house size provided to rural beneficiaries is how many square meters?

25 sq. m.
20 sq. m.
30 sq. m.
15 sq. m.

Explanation: The scheme ensures a minimum house size of 25 sq. m., which includes a hygienic cooking area.

PMAY-G incorporates various convergences for beneficiaries. How much assistance is provided for toilets via SBM-Gramin?

Rs. 12,000
Rs. 10,000
Rs. 15,000
Rs. 5,000

Explanation: Beneficiaries receive ₹12,000 for toilet construction in convergence with Swachh Bharat Mission.

The PLFS Annual Report 2025 shifted its survey period from the agricultural year to which format?

Calendar year (January-December)
Financial year (April-March)
Academic year (June-May)
Quarterly rolling format

Explanation: The NSO revamped the PLFS to align with the calendar year for better global comparability.

According to trade data for April-Feb 2025-26, what was India’s Total Trade Balance deficit?

US$ -109.64 Billion
US$ -91.11 Billion
US$ -50.50 Billion
US$ -120.00 Billion

Explanation: The overall trade balance stood at a deficit of US$ 109.64 billion for the 11-month period.