Q.1) Rashtriya Poshan Maah 2026 focuses on Anganwadi Centres as the centre of community-led nutrition and early childhood development. Which of the following is the official theme of the 9th Rashtriya Poshan Maah?
[a] Poshan Se Vikas, Viksit Bharat
[b] Har Ghar Poshan, Har Ghar Swasthya
[c] Hamari Anganwadi Hamari Jimmedari
[d] Suposhit Bharat, Saksham Bharat
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Answer: [c] Hamari Anganwadi Hamari Jimmedari
Explanation:
The 9th Rashtriya Poshan Maah 2026 was launched on 9 September 2026 in Varanasi with the theme “Hamari Anganwadi Hamari Jimmedari.” The theme highlights the role of Anganwadi Centres in delivering nutrition services, healthcare support, community participation and early childhood development. The campaign also focuses on dietary diversity, hot-cooked meals, community accountability and 10 years of PMMVY.
Q.2) The government has approved the upgrading of 300 prioritised Krishi Vigyan Kendras. Which of the following best explains the primary role of a KVK?
[a] To provide only agricultural loans to farmers
[b] To function as a district-level centre for agricultural training, demonstrations and transfer of farm technologies
[c] To regulate wholesale prices of agricultural commodities
[d] To replace State Agricultural Universities in agricultural research
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Answer: [b] To function as a district-level centre for agricultural training, demonstrations and transfer of farm technologies
Explanation:
Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) serve as a bridge between agricultural research and farmers. They provide practical training, conduct field demonstrations and help farmers adopt improved technologies and practices suited to local conditions. The current government initiative seeks to strengthen this role through better infrastructure, staffing and institutional support.
Q.3) The IAF Sarang team, which is participating in the 2nd El Alamein International Airshow in Egypt, is notable for which of the following?
[a] It is the world’s first all-women helicopter display team
[b] It is the world’s only five-helicopter display team and flies the indigenous ALH Dhruv
[c] It operates India’s first supersonic fighter display formation
[d] It is an international team jointly operated by India and Egypt
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Answer: [b] It is the world’s only five-helicopter display team and flies the indigenous ALH Dhruv
Explanation:
Sarang is the IAF’s five-helicopter aerobatic display team and operates the Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Dhruv, an indigenous Indian helicopter. At the El Alamein Airshow, it will perform the Dolphin Leap and debut the Spot Stall Turn, showcasing the Dhruv’s agility and the flying skills of IAF pilots.
Q.4) International Literacy Day was first observed in 1967. Which event provided the original impetus for establishing a dedicated international observance for literacy?
[a] UN International Literacy Year, 1990
[b] World Conference of Ministers of Education on the Eradication of Illiteracy, Tehran, 1965
[c] United Nations Literacy Decade, 2003–2012
[d] UNESCO International Literacy Prizes, 1967
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Answer: [b] World Conference of Ministers of Education on the Eradication of Illiteracy, Tehran, 1965
Explanation:
The idea of a dedicated global literacy observance emerged from the 1965 Tehran conference. UNESCO subsequently proclaimed International Literacy Day in 1966, and the first observance took place on 8 September 1967. The day has since been observed annually to keep global attention focused on literacy and its role in education and development.
Q.5) Dinamalar, which recently received a commemorative postage stamp on completing 75 years, was founded by whom and in which year?
[a] T. V. Ramasubbaiyer — 1951
[b] Subramania Bharati — 1906
[c] Kalki Krishnamurthy — 1941
[d] C. Rajagopalachari — 1950
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Answer: [a] T. V. Ramasubbaiyer — 1951
Explanation:
Dinamalar was founded on 6 September 1951 by T. V. Ramasubbaiyer as a Tamil daily. Over the decades, it expanded into a major regional media organisation with editions across Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. Its 75th anniversary was marked through the release of a commemorative postage stamp, recognising its contribution to regional journalism and public awareness.
Q.6) Consider the following statements about Jeeraphool rice:
- It is a short-grained aromatic rice variety mainly associated with Chhattisgarh.
- Its grains resemble cumin seeds, giving it the name Jeeraphool.
- It received the GI tag in March 2019.
- It is mainly known for its cultivation in coastal Kerala.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
[a] 1, 2 and 3 only
[b] 1 and 4 only
[c] 2, 3 and 4 only
[d] 1, 2, 3 and 4
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Answer: [a] 1, 2 and 3 only
Explanation:
Jeeraphool is a traditional short-grained aromatic rice associated mainly with Chhattisgarh. Its cumin-like appearance gives it the name Jeeraphool, and it received the GI tag on 14 March 2019. Its traditional cultivation is concentrated in northern Chhattisgarh, particularly the Surguja region, not coastal Kerala.
Q.7) The designation of 27 November as the International Day for the Elimination of Child, Early and Forced Marriage is particularly significant for India because:
[a] It marks the adoption of India’s Prohibition of Child Marriage Act
[b] It marks the launch of the Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat campaign in 2024
[c] It marks India’s ratification of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child
[d] It marks the launch of the Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao programme
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Answer: [b] It marks the launch of the Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat campaign in 2024.
Explanation:
The date 27 November has a direct connection with India because the Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat (Child Marriage Free India) campaign was launched on this day in 2024. The international observance also supports SDG 5.3, which aims to eliminate child, early and forced marriage and other harmful practices by 2030.
Q.8) International Vulture Awareness Day is observed primarily to highlight which of the following?
[a] The role of vultures as migratory birds in maintaining forests
[b] The ecological and public-health importance of vultures and the need for their conservation
[c] The use of vultures in controlling agricultural pests
[d] The role of vultures in increasing livestock productivity
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Answer: [b] The ecological and public-health importance of vultures and the need for their conservation.
Explanation:
Vultures are vital scavengers that rapidly consume animal remains, helping keep ecosystems clean and reducing the risk of disease transmission. Their severe population decline can therefore affect ecological balance, biodiversity and public health.
Q.9) Which feature gives EOS-05 a major operational advantage over conventional Indian Earth-observation satellites operating in Low Earth Orbit?
[a] Its ability to carry only military payloads
[b] Its ability to remain focused on the same broad region and provide persistent observation
[c] Its operation at a lower altitude than Cartosat satellites
[d] Its exclusive use for agricultural applications
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Answer: [b] Its ability to remain focused on the same broad region and provide persistent observation.
Explanation:
EOS-05 operates from a geosynchronous region, allowing it to move in sync with Earth’s rotation and continuously observe the same broad area. This is particularly valuable for tracking rapidly changing events such as severe weather, fires and environmental disturbances, while also supporting agriculture, disaster management and strategic monitoring.
Q.10) Consider the following statements regarding India and 6G technology:
- India has joined the US and 24 other countries in an international 6G cooperation initiative.
- The initiative includes cooperation on network security, interoperability, resilience and trusted AI.
- The Bharat 6G Alliance aims to deploy 6G technologies in India by 2030.
- The international initiative has already announced an India-specific 6G spectrum allocation plan.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
[a] 1, 2 and 3 only
[b] 1 and 4 only
[c] 2, 3 and 4 only
[d] 1, 2, 3 and 4
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Answer: [a] 1, 2 and 3 only
Explanation:
India has joined the US and 24 other countries in the international 6G initiative, which focuses on areas such as security, interoperability, resilience and trusted AI. Separately, the Bharat 6G Alliance has set 2030 as the target for deploying 6G in India. The international framework does not currently announce any India-specific spectrum allocation, funding or deployment timeline.