Q.1) Akasa Air became the fifth Indian airline to join which global aviation body after qualifying a mandatory safety audit?
[a] International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
[b] Airports Council International (ACI)
[c] International Air Transport Association (IATA)
[d] Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)
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Answer: [c] International Air Transport Association (IATA)
Explanation:
Akasa Air, India’s youngest airline founded in 2020, has become the fifth Indian airline to join the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Akasa Air qualified the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) in December 2025, which is a mandatory prerequisite for IATA membership. IATA members account for over 80% of global air traffic, making the membership a significant safety and credibility milestone.
Q.2) According to the World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) 2026 report, India’s GDP growth is projected at what rate for 2026?
[a] 7.4%
[b] 6.9%
[c] 6.6%
[d] 6.2%
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Answer: [c] 6.6%
Explanation:
World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) 2026 report, produced by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA), has projected India’s GDP growth at 6.6% in 2026, a moderation from 7.4% in 2025. The slowdown is attributed largely to tariffs imposed by the United States on India’s exports. The report further projects that India’s economic growth will improve marginally to 6.7% in 2027. UN DESA is a UN body responsible for economic, social, and development analysis. It supports global policy-making on sustainable development and macroeconomic stability.
Q.3) According to the World Bank’s Global Economic Prospects Report 2026, global GDP growth is expected to be how much in 2026?
[a] 2.4%
[b] 2.5%
[c] 2.6%
[d] 2.8%
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Answer: [c] 2.6%
Explanation:
The World Bank has released its Global Economic Prospects Report 2026, which projects that global GDP growth will slow slightly to 2.6% in 2026, down from 2.7% in 2025, before edging back to 2.7% in 2027. While the global economy is showing greater resilience than earlier expected, the report cautions that growth remains too weak and unevenly distributed, being concentrated mainly in advanced economies, limiting its ability to reduce extreme poverty.
Q.4) The National IED Data Management System (NIDMS), recently inaugurated, is primarily designed to:
[a] Monitor cybercrime incidents
[b] Track financial crimes and money laundering
[c] Store and analyse IED and bomb-blast related data
[d] Coordinate border surveillance operations
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Answer: [c] Store and analyse IED and bomb-blast related data
Explanation:
Ministry of Home Affairs launched the National IED Data Management System (NIDMS) at the National Security Guard garrison in Manesar. Described as a “next-generation shield against terrorism”, NIDMS marks a major step in strengthening India’s counter-IED and internal security architecture. The system provides single-click nationwide access to investigators and functions as a two-way digital platform for security agencies. User Agencies include: Anti-Terrorism Squads (ATS), State Police forces and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs).
Q.5) According to the WEF Global Risks Report 2026, which risk has been identified as the biggest risk for India in 2026?
[a] Climate change
[b] Armed conflict
[c] Cybersecurity
[d] Energy insecurity
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Answer: [c] Cybersecurity
Explanation:
The World Economic Forum (WEF), in its Global Risks Report 2026, has identified cybersecurity as the biggest risk for India in 2026. At the global level, the report highlights geoeconomic confrontation as the single most severe global risk, overtaking threats such as armed conflict and climate change. The report notes that rising inequality, weak public services, and strategic instability could amplify the impact of external shocks on India’s governance and economy.
Q.6) Bamanwas Kankar, recently in news for becoming Rajasthan’s first fully organic village, is located in which district?
[a] Alwar
[b] Jaipur
[c] Kotputli–Behror
[d] Sikar
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Answer: [c] Kotputli–Behror
Explanation:
Bamanwas Kankar Panchayat in Rajasthan’s Kotputli–Behror district has become the first fully organic-certified panchayat in the State and also the first in North-West India. Comprising seven hamlets, the panchayat has formally adopted 100% organic farming and eco-friendly animal husbandry, completely eliminating the use of chemical fertilisers, pesticides, and synthetic agricultural inputs. The achievement marks a significant grassroots milestone in India’s transition towards sustainable and chemical-free agriculture.