Q.1) Which of the following LIC products, launched in September 2026, is a non-participating, non-linked pure risk plan?
[a] LIC’s Bima Platinum – Plan 770
[b] LIC’s Jeevan Raksha – Plan 894
[c] LIC’s Bima Jyoti
[d] LIC’s Jeevan Umang
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Answer: [b] LIC’s Jeevan Raksha – Plan 894
Explanation:
LIC’s Jeevan Raksha (Plan 894) is a non-participating, non-linked pure risk insurance plan designed primarily to provide guaranteed financial protection to the insured’s family in case of death during the policy term. In contrast, Bima Platinum (Plan 770) combines savings and protection.
Q.2) The RS-24 Yars, recently identified in a Russian ICBM test launch, is best described as which of the following?
[a] A sea-launched cruise missile
[b] A mobile and silo-based solid-fuel ICBM
[c] A hypersonic air-to-air missile
[d] A submarine-launched anti-ship missile
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Answer: [b] A mobile and silo-based solid-fuel ICBM
Explanation:
The RS-24 Yars is a three-stage, solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile deployed by Russia in both road-mobile and silo-based configurations. It can carry multiple independently targetable re-entry vehicles (MIRVs) and forms an important part of Russia’s modernised land-based strategic nuclear force.
Q.3) The Districts as Export Hubs (DEH) Initiative of the Government of India is primarily aimed at:
[a] Developing every district’s export potential by leveraging its local strengths
[b] Providing direct loans to exporters in major ports
[c] Replacing all existing State export schemes
[d] Establishing new international ports in every district
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Answer: [a] Developing every district’s export potential by leveraging its local strengths
Explanation:
The Districts as Export Hubs (DEH) Initiative, led by the Department of Commerce, treats each district as a unit of export planning. It identifies local products and services with export potential and helps address infrastructure, logistics, competitiveness and market-access challenges. The initiative currently covers more than 770 districts and works by converging existing government schemes rather than functioning as a separate funding scheme.
Q.4) Which of the following countries is NOT a member of the Quad (Quadrilateral Security Dialogue)?
[a] Australia
[b] India
[c] Japan
[d] South Korea
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Answer: [d] South Korea
Explanation:
The Quad is an informal strategic grouping of Australia, India, Japan and the United States. It focuses on a free and open Indo-Pacific and cooperation in areas including maritime security, critical technologies, connectivity, health, cybersecurity, climate change and disaster response.
Q.5) India and Belgium have set a target to double their annual bilateral trade within what period?
[a] Three years
[b] Five years
[c] Seven years
[d] Ten years
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Answer: B) Five years
Explanation:
India and Belgium have agreed to double the volume of annual bilateral trade within the next five years. Their bilateral trade stood at $10.92 billion in 2025–26. The two countries also expanded cooperation in defence, renewable energy and investment.
Q.6) Consider the following statements regarding Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan:
- He was the first Vice President and the second President of independent India.
- He served as India’s Ambassador to the Soviet Union before becoming Vice President.
- He was the first recipient of the Sahitya Akademi Fellowship.
- The celebration of his birth anniversary as Teachers’ Day was originally intended as a commemoration of his political career.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
[a] 1, 2 and 3 only
[b] 1 and 4 only
[c] 2 and 3 only
[d] 1, 2, 3 and 4
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Answer: [a] 1, 2 and 3 only
Explanation:
Statements 1, 2 and 3 are correct. Radhakrishnan was India’s first Vice President (1952–1962) and second President (1962–1967). Before becoming Vice President, he served as Ambassador to the Soviet Union (1949–1952) and was also the first recipient of the Sahitya Akademi Fellowship. Statement 4 is incorrect because Teachers’ Day emerged from his students’ desire to celebrate his birthday and his suggestion that the occasion be dedicated to teachers and educators, rather than to his political career.
Q.7) With reference to BIO-NIVESH, consider the following statements:
- It seeks to facilitate private investment in promising biotechnology innovations.
- It is designed only as a startup pitching platform where innovators present their projects to investors.
- The inaugural edition brought together 20 biotechnology/deep-tech startups and around 50 investors.
- Subsequent editions are proposed to be organised across different cities to connect regional biotechnology ecosystems with investment networks.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
[a] 1, 3 and 4 only
[b] 1 and 2 only
[c] 2, 3 and 4 only
[d] 1, 2, 3 and 4
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Answer: [a] 1, 3 and 4 only
Explanation:
Statements 1, 3 and 4 are correct. BIO-NIVESH aims to bring private capital into promising biotechnology innovations; its inaugural edition involved 20 startups and around 50 investors; and future editions are proposed across cities to broaden regional participation. Statement 2 is incorrect because BIO-NIVESH is deliberately structured as a two-way engagement platform, allowing both innovators and investors to understand each other’s requirements and perspectives.