Q.1) According to the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) list updated to April 2026, which country has the highest number of ineligible athletes due to doping violations?
[a] Kenya
[b] Russia
[c] India
[d] United States
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Answer: [c] India
Explanation:
As per the Athletics Integrity Unit, India has the highest number of ineligible athletes (148), ahead of Kenya and Russia. The list includes doping and non-doping violations such as evasion and tampering. Earlier, the World Anti-Doping Agency also reported India at the top in positive doping cases.
Q.2) The painting ‘Yashoda and Krishna’, which recently became the most expensive modern Indian artwork ever auctioned, was created by whom?
[a] M. F. Husain
[b] Raja Ravi Varma
[c] Amrita Sher-Gil
[d] Nandalal Bose
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Answer: [b] Raja Ravi Varma
Explanation:
‘Yashoda and Krishna’, painted in the 1890s by Raja Ravi Varma, was sold for ₹167.2 crore, becoming the most expensive modern Indian artwork. It surpassed the previous record held by M. F. Husain’s ‘Gram Yatra’. Ravi Varma is known for blending European realism with Indian mythological themes.
Q.3) Newcastle disease, recently reported in several European countries, is caused by which of the following?
[a] Bacteria
[b] Virus
[c] Fungus
[d] Parasite
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Answer: [b] Virus
Explanation:
Newcastle disease is caused by Avian paramyxovirus type 1, a viral infection affecting poultry. It spreads through faeces, respiratory secretions and contaminated materials. Severe strains can lead to up to 100% mortality, causing major economic losses, as reported by the World Organisation for Animal Health.
Q.4) The ‘Know Your Candidates (KYC)’ feature, recently launched, is available on which digital platform of the Election Commission of India?
[a] Voter Helpline App
[b] cVIGIL
[c] ECINet
[d] Suvidha 2.0
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Answer: [c] ECINet
Explanation:
The ‘Know Your Candidates (KYC)’ feature is available on ECINet, a unified digital platform of the Election Commission of India integrating 40+ electoral services. It enables voters to access candidate information and make informed choices, while also offering services like voter registration, grievance redressal and e-EPIC download under the Representation of the People Acts, 1950 & 1951.
Q.5) Meghalaya recently became the third Indian state to partner with Starlink for satellite-based internet connectivity. Which of the following states partnered with Starlink before Meghalaya?
[a] Kerala and Tamil Nadu
[b] Maharashtra and Gujarat
[c] Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh
[d] Rajasthan and Punjab
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Answer: [b] Maharashtra and Gujarat
Explanation:
Meghalaya became the third state after Maharashtra and Gujarat to sign an LoI with Starlink for satellite internet connectivity. Starlink, launched by SpaceX in 2019, uses LEO satellites to provide high-speed internet, supporting digital inclusion in remote and hilly regions.
Q.6) The warship ‘Malwan’, recently delivered to the Indian Navy, is associated with which type of vessel?
[a] Aircraft Carrier
[b] Destroyer
[c] Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft
[d] Submarine
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Answer: [c] Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft
Explanation:
‘Malwan’ is the second ASW Shallow Water Craft delivered by Cochin Shipyard Limited to the Indian Navy. It is designed for anti-submarine warfare, coastal surveillance and search & rescue operations. With about 90% indigenous content, it supports Aatmanirbhar Bharat and enhances India’s maritime defence capabilities.
Q.7) India’s first indigenous Coal-to-Ammonium Nitrate project, recently in news, will be set up at which location?
[a] Talcher, Odisha
[b] Korba, Chhattisgarh
[c] Lakhanpur, Odisha
[d] Singrauli, Madhya Pradesh
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Answer: [c] Lakhanpur, Odisha
Explanation:
The project will be established at Lakhanpur in Odisha through an agreement between Bharat Coal Gasification and Chemicals Limited and Mahanadi Coalfields Limited. It will use indigenous coal gasification technology developed by Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited to produce ammonium nitrate, supporting India’s target of 100 MT gasification capacity by 2030.
Q.8) The ‘Lakhpati Bitiya Yojana’, recently launched in Delhi, is primarily aimed at which of the following beneficiaries?
[a] Women Senior citizens
[b] Women entrepreneurs
[c] Girl children
[d] Female Farmers
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Answer: [c] Girl children
Explanation:
The Lakhpati Bitiya Yojana launched by the Government of Delhi supports education and financial security of girl children. It provides structured financial assistance from birth to higher education, replacing the Ladli Scheme, and targets families with income up to ₹1.20 lakh to promote girl child welfare and empowerment.
Q.9) Ashwini Bhide, recently appointed as Municipal Commissioner, has become the first woman to head which civic body?
[a] Delhi Municipal Corporation
[b] Chennai Corporation
[c] Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation
[d] Kolkata Municipal Corporation
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Answer: [c] Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation
Explanation:
Ashwini Bhide has been appointed as the Municipal Commissioner of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, becoming its first woman chief. Established under the BrihanMumbai Municipal Corporation Act, 1888, BMC is one of India’s richest civic bodies, managing urban infrastructure and public services in Mumbai.
Q.10) The Postal Training Centre, which recently celebrated its Platinum Jubilee, is located in which city?
[a] Lucknow
[b] Dehradun
[c] Saharanpur
[d] Chandigarh
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Answer: [c] Saharanpur
Explanation:
The Postal Training Centre Saharanpur, established in 1951, celebrated its 75th anniversary. It is operated by the Department of Posts under the Ministry of Communications and provides structured training to postal personnel across northern India, supporting digital operations, logistics, and financial inclusion.
Q.11) Who became the first fast bowler to take 200 wickets in the Indian Premier League (IPL)?
[a] Jasprit Bumrah
[b] Bhuvneshwar Kumar
[c] Mohammed Shami
[d] Umesh Yadav
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Answer: [b] Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Explanation:
Bhuvneshwar Kumar became the first fast bowler and second overall player after Yuzvendra Chahal to reach 200 IPL wickets. Known for his swing bowling, he has over 200 wickets and won Purple Caps in 2016 and 2017, marking a major milestone in IPL history.
Q.12) Murali Sreeshankar, recently seen in news, is associated with which of the following sports?
[a] High jump
[b] Long jump
[c] Triple jump
[d] Pole vault
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Answer: [b] Long jump
Explanation:
Murali Sreeshankar won the men’s long jump at the Indian Athletics Series 2026 with a best jump of 8.15 m at Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru. He was the only athlete to cross 8.00 m and the Asian Games qualifying mark, highlighting his top performance in the event.
Q.13) The programme on “Administrative Capacity Building for Scientists and Academicians”, recently launched under Mission Karmayogi, was announced during which event?
[a] Vibrant India Summit
[b] SADHANA Saptah
[c] India Science Congress
[d] G20 Summit
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Answer: [b] SADHANA Saptah
Explanation:
The programme was launched during SADHANA Saptah in New Delhi under Mission Karmayogi. It aims to equip scientists and academicians with governance, budgeting and administrative skills, bridging the gap as they move into leadership roles and supporting a modern, technology-driven civil service.
Q.14) Prevention of Blindness Week 2026 in India is observed during which of the following periods?
[a] 25–31 March
[b] 1–7 April
[c] 10–16 April
[d] 5–11 May
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Answer: [b] 1–7 April
Explanation:
Prevention of Blindness Week 2026 is observed from 1–7 April in India, organised by the National Society for the Prevention of Blindness-India. It promotes awareness on eye health, early diagnosis and prevention of diseases like cataract and glaucoma, with the 2026 theme “Uniting for a Glaucoma-Free World.”