Q.1) The Anuvadini AI platform, recently seen in news for promoting Ayurveda research accessibility, has been developed by which organisation?
[a] Ministry of AYUSH
[b] All India Council for Technical Education
[c] National Informatics Centre
[d] NITI Aayog
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Answer: [b] All India Council for Technical Education
Explanation:
Anuvadini AI, developed by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), is an AI-based translation platform. It has been partnered with Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences under the Ministry of AYUSH to translate Ayurveda research into 13 regional languages, improving accessibility, reducing misinformation, and promoting evidence-based traditional medicine.
Q.2) The semiconductor plant inaugurated at Sanand GIDC in 2026 by Kaynes Technology will primarily manufacture which of the following components?
[a] Microprocessors for computers
[b] Intelligent Power Modules (IPMs)
[c] Memory chips (DRAM)
[d] Mobile display panels
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Answer: [b] Intelligent Power Modules (IPMs)
Explanation:
The ₹3,300-crore plant at Sanand, launched under the India Semiconductor Mission, will produce Intelligent Power Modules used in electric vehicles and industrial applications. It marks India’s second semiconductor facility, supporting global supply chains and domestic chip manufacturing. The project aligns with Aatmanirbhar Bharat and aims to boost semiconductor self-sufficiency amid a rapidly growing market.
Q.3) As per the IRDAI (Actuarial, Finance and Investment Functions of Insurers) (Amendment) Regulations, 2026, insurers in India are required to adopt which accounting framework from 1 April 2026?
[a] GAAP
[b] Cash Accounting System
[c] Indian Accounting Standards
[d] Double Entry System
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Answer: [c] Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS)
Explanation:
Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India has mandated adoption of Ind AS from 1 April 2026 for insurers, aligning with global norms like IFRS 17 (Ind AS 117). It replaces historical cost accounting with fair-value measurement. A two-year parallel reporting phase is required, with standards issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
Q.4) The Mukh Mantri Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojna, recently launched in Punjab, provides monthly financial assistance of ₹1,500 to which category of beneficiaries?
[a] All women above 18 years
[b] Women below poverty line
[c] Women belonging to Scheduled Castes
[d] Widows only
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Answer: [c] Women belonging to Scheduled Castes
Explanation:
The Mukh Mantri Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojna launched by the Punjab Government under Bhagwant Mann provides ₹1,000 per month to all eligible women and ₹1,500 to SC women via DBT. It targets women aged 18+ with Aadhaar and voter ID, covering over 97% of women, with ₹9,300 crore allocated in the Punjab Budget 2026–27.
Q.5) INS Dunagiri, recently delivered to the Indian Navy by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers, belongs to which category of warships?
[a] Aircraft Carrier
[b] Stealth Guided-Missile Frigate
[c] Submarine
[d] Patrol Vessel
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Answer: [b] Stealth Guided-Missile Frigate
Explanation:
INS Dunagiri is a Project 17A stealth guided-missile frigate (149 m, 6,670 tonnes) equipped with BrahMos missiles, AESA radar, and an integrated combat system. Along with INS Sanshodhak (survey vessel) and INS Agray (ASW craft), it reflects India’s growing indigenous shipbuilding capability and maritime strength under Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
Q.6) Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya (GSV), recently seen in news, is sponsored by which of the following ministries?
[a] Ministry of Civil Aviation
[b] Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
[c] Ministry of Railways
[d] Ministry of Education
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Answer: [c] Ministry of Railways
Explanation:
Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya, established in 2022 by an Act of Parliament, is sponsored by the Ministry of Railways and focuses on skilled manpower for transport and logistics sectors. It replaced the National Rail and Transportation Institute. Recently, it signed an MoU with Directorate General of Civil Aviation to strengthen aviation workforce training, including launching an AME programme from 2026–27.
Q.7) As per the new ATM rules effective from 1 April 2026 issued by the Reserve Bank of India, what is the charge per transaction after exceeding the free transaction limit?
[a] ₹20
[b] ₹21
[c] ₹23
[d] ₹25
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Answer: [c] ₹23
Explanation:
Under the revised RBI guidelines, customers continue to get 5 free transactions at own-bank ATMs and 3 (metro)/5 (non-metro) at other-bank ATMs. After exceeding the limit, the charge has been increased to ₹23 per transaction (excluding GST). Additionally, UPI-based ATM withdrawals are now counted within the free transaction limit.
Q.8) INS Shachi, recently launched by Goa Shipyard Limited, belongs to which category of naval vessels?
[a] Destroyer
[b] Aircraft Carrier
[c] Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel
[d] Submarine
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Answer: [c] Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel
Explanation:
INS Shachi is the first of 11 NGOPVs built under a joint programme of Goa Shipyard Limited and Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers. It has 76% indigenous content, 2,600-tonne displacement, and long endurance. The project enhances maritime security, surveillance, and operational flexibility under India’s indigenous defence push.
Q.9) India’s first quantum computer, recently announced, will be launched in which city?
[a] Bengaluru
[b] Hyderabad
[c] Amaravati
[d] Chennai
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Answer: [c] Amaravati
Explanation:
India’s first quantum computer will be launched in Amaravati under the Amaravati Quantum Valley (AQV) project by the Andhra Pradesh government. The initiative aligns with the National Quantum Mission (₹6,003 crore, 2023–31) led by the Department of Science and Technology and involves partnerships with IBM, C-DAC, DRDO, BARC, IIT Madras, and IIT Tirupati to build a global quantum ecosystem.