Q.1) The Technology Roadmap for Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and Loitering Munitions, recently unveiled, is associated with which organisation?
[a] Defence Research and Development Organisation
[b] Indian Air Force
[c] Indian Navy
[d] Indian Army
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Answer: [d] Indian Army
Explanation:
The roadmap was unveiled by the Indian Army in New Delhi to outline future requirements for UAS and loitering munitions. It focuses on indigenisation, industry collaboration and lessons from modern conflicts, aiming to strengthen India’s self-reliant and technology-driven defence capabilities.
Q.2) Divya Singh, recently in news, achieved a record by cycling to which destination?
[a] Mount Kilimanjaro
[b] Annapurna Base Camp
[c] Everest Base Camp
[d] K2 Base Camp
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Answer: [c] Everest Base Camp
Explanation:
Divya Singh became the first Indian woman and second woman globally to cycle to Everest Base Camp (~17,560 ft). She completed the challenging 14-day journey from Kathmandu, facing extreme cold, low oxygen and difficult terrain, marking a significant achievement in endurance sports.
Q.3) According to the CREA report, which city was ranked as India’s most polluted in March 2026?
[a] Ghaziabad
[b] Gurugram
[c] Delhi
[d] Visakhapatnam
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Answer: [b] Gurugram
Explanation:
As per the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air, Gurugram (Haryana) recorded the highest PM2.5 levels (116 µg/m³) in March 2026, making it India’s most polluted city for that month. However, Ghaziabad remained the most polluted city overall for FY 2025–26.
Q.4) Payal Nag, recently in news, is associated with which sport?
[a] Athletics
[b] Shooting
[c] Archery
[d] Badminton
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Answer: [c] Archery
Explanation:
Payal Nag became the world’s first quadruple amputee archer to win gold at the World Archery Para Series 2026 in Bangkok. Competing with assistive techniques, she defeated Sheetal Devi, highlighting her remarkable achievement in para archery.
Q.5) INS Sunayna, recently seen in news under the IOS SAGAR initiative, belongs to which organisation?
[a] Indian Coast Guard
[b] Indian Navy
[c] Shipping Corporation of India
[d] Ministry of External Affairs
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Answer: [b] Indian Navy
Explanation:
INS Sunayna is an offshore patrol vessel of the Indian Navy. It reached Malé under the IOS SAGAR initiative to strengthen maritime cooperation with Maldives, conduct joint exercises (PASSEX), and support regional security under India’s Neighbourhood First and MAHASAGAR vision.
Q.6) Menaka Guruswamy, recently in news, became the first what in India’s Parliament?
[a] First woman Chief Justice
[b] First openly queer Member of Parliament
[c] First Dalit woman MP
[d] First woman Finance Minister
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Answer: [b] First openly queer Member of Parliament
Explanation:
Menaka Guruswamy became India’s first openly queer Member of Parliament after taking oath in the Rajya Sabha. A senior advocate and constitutional expert, she is known for her role in the Navtej Singh Johar v. Union of India that decriminalised homosexuality.
Q.7) According to the South Asia Economic Update (April 2026) by the World Bank Group, South Asia is projected to remain what in the global economy?
[a] Slowest-growing region
[b] Fastest-growing emerging region
[c] Least industrialised region
[d] Largest energy exporter
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Answer: [b] Fastest-growing emerging region
Explanation:
According to the World Bank Group, despite a slowdown to 6.3% growth in 2026, South Asia remains the fastest-growing emerging region. Growth is impacted by global energy disruptions, but recovery is expected by 2027, with emphasis on structural reforms, job creation and export competitiveness.
Q.8) International Romani Day, observed annually on April 8, commemorates which of the following events?
[a] Adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
[b] First World Romani Congress (1971)
[c] Formation of the European Union
[d] End of World War II
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Answer: [b] First World Romani Congress (1971)
Explanation:
International Romani Day marks the first World Romani Congress held in 1971 near London. The day was officially declared in 1990 at Serock, Poland, by the International Romani Union to recognise Romani identity, culture and rights.
Q.9) Which state has recently declared cancer a notifiable disease to strengthen disease surveillance?
[a] Karnataka
[b] Maharashtra
[c] Telangana
[d] Tamil Nadu
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Answer: [c] Telangana
Explanation:
The Telangana Government has declared cancer a notifiable disease, mandating reporting by all healthcare providers within one month. This will help create a centralised registry for accurate data, evidence-based policymaking and improved care, with the Mehdi Nawaz Jung Institute of Oncology acting as the nodal Centre of Excellence.
Q.10) India recently withdrew its bid to host COP33 (2028) under which international framework?
[a] Paris Agreement
[b] Kyoto Protocol
[c] United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
[d] Convention on Biological Diversity
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Answer: [c] United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
Explanation:
India withdrew its bid to host COP33 under the UNFCCC, the global framework established in 1992 at the Rio Earth Summit to address climate change. The convention is guided by the principle of Common but Differentiated Responsibilities (CBDR-RC) and forms the basis for international climate negotiations.