Q.1) The report “The Psychosocial Working Environment: Global Developments and Pathways for Action”, was released by which organisation?
[a] World Health Organization
[b] International Labour Organization
[c] World Bank
[d] United Nations Development Programme
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Answer: [b] International Labour Organization (ILO)
Explanation:
The report “The Psychosocial Working Environment: Global Developments and Pathways for Action” was released by ILO, highlighting psychosocial risks such as long working hours, job insecurity and workplace harassment. It emphasises their impact on health and productivity, linking them to over 8.4 lakh deaths annually and significant economic losses, and calls for prevention-oriented workplace policies.
Q.2) International Workers’ Memorial Day (International Commemoration Day for Dead and Injured Workers) is observed annually on which date?
[a] 27 April
[b] 28 April
[c] 29 April
[d] 30 April
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Answer: [b] 28 April
Explanation:
International Commemoration Day for Dead and Injured Workers is observed annually on 28 April to honour workers who died or were injured due to unsafe working conditions. It was first declared in 1989 by the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations and highlights the need for stronger occupational safety and health regulations worldwide.
Q.3) The Global Report on Food Crises (GRFC), is published by which of the following?
[a] World Food Programme
[b] Food and Agriculture Organization
[c] Global Network Against Food Crises
[d] World Bank
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Answer: [c] Global Network Against Food Crises
Explanation:
The Global Report on Food Crises (GRFC) published by Global Network Against Food Crises highlighted that around 266 million people across 47 countries faced acute food insecurity in 2025. The GRFC identified conflict as the primary driver and warning of rising severe hunger levels, including a sharp increase in IPC Phase 5 (catastrophic hunger) cases.
Q.4) The recently discovered cosmic structure “Quipu”, which is named after Incan knot-recording system is approximately how long?
[a] 130 million light-years
[b] 1.3 billion light-years
[c] 13 billion light-years
[d] 13,000 light-years
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Answer: [b] 1.3 billion light-years
Explanation:
“Quipu” is considered one of the largest known structures in the universe, stretching about 1.3 billion light-years and containing massive galaxy clusters. Discovered through redshift analysis by Hans Bohringer and his team, it provides new insights into large-scale cosmic structure formation and the distribution of matter across vast distances.
Q.5) The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), recently in news due to UAE’s exit, is headquartered in which city?
[a] Riyadh
[b] Vienna
[c] Abu Dhabi
[d] Doha
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Answer: [b] Vienna
Explanation:
Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, founded in 1960, is headquartered in Vienna, Austria. The UAE’s decision to exit OPEC and OPEC+ from May 2026 aims to bypass production quotas and utilise higher output capacity, potentially impacting global oil prices and market stability.
Q.6) NITI Aayog, recently reconstituted by the Government of India, with Ashok Kumar Lahiri as new Vice-Chairpersonwas established in which year?
[a] 2010
[b] 2012
[c] 2015
[d] 2017
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Answer: [c] 2015
Explanation:
NITI Aayog was established in 2015, replacing the Planning Commission. The recent reconstitution, with Ashok Kumar Lahiri as Vice-Chairperson, reflects a shift toward science, innovation, and technology-driven policymaking to strengthen India’s R&D and governance ecosystem.
Q.7) The denial of RTI on Russia oil import data by the Government of India was primarily based on which provisions of the RTI Act, 2005?
[a] Section 4(1) and Section 6(1)
[b] Section 7(1) and Section 8(2)
[c] Section 8(1)(d) and Section 8(1)(e)
[d] Section 10(1) and Section 11(1)
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Answer: [c] Section 8(1)(d) and Section 8(1)(e)
Explanation:
The request was denied citing exemptions under the RTI Act—Section 8(1)(d), which protects commercial confidence and trade secrets, and Section 8(1)(e), which covers information held in a fiduciary capacity. The decision by the Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell under the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas was upheld by the Central Information Commission, citing economic and strategic concerns.
Q.8) The Online Gaming Authority of India, recently proposed under the Online Gaming Rules, 2026, functions under which ministry?
[a] Ministry of Home Affairs
[b] Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
[c] Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
[d] Ministry of Finance
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Answer: [b] Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
Explanation:
The Online Gaming Rules, 2026 establish a regulatory framework including the Online Gaming Authority of India under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. The rules ban online money gaming, mandate user safety measures, and introduce registration and grievance redressal mechanisms to ensure compliance and consumer protection in the gaming sector.
Q.9) The ‘Atlas (Atelasi)’ system, recently unveiled by China, is best described as which of the following?
[a] Hypersonic missile system
[b] AI-enabled drone swarm system
[c] Satellite navigation network
[d] Cyber warfare defence platform
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Answer: [b] AI-enabled drone swarm system
Explanation:
The ‘Atlas’ system, developed by China Electronic Technology Group Corporation for the People’s Liberation Army, is an advanced AI-driven drone swarm platform. It enables rapid mass deployment, coordinated operations, and multi-role capabilities such as reconnaissance, communication, deception, and precision strikes in complex battlefield environments.
Q.10) Nanaimoteuthis haggarti, recently identified in research, belonged to which category of organisms?
[a] Marine reptile
[b] Dinosaur
[c] Cephalopod (giant octopus)
[d] Crustacean
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Answer: [c] Cephalopod (giant octopus)
Explanation:
Nanaimoteuthis haggarti, dubbed the “Cretaceous Kraken,” was a massive prehistoric cephalopod that lived around 86–72 million years ago. It functioned as an apex marine predator, comparable to large marine reptiles, and used powerful beaks and long arms to hunt large prey, indicating complex behaviour in ancient ocean ecosystems.