Q.1) The recent approval of ethanol blending in Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) in India has been made under which law?
[a] Petroleum Act, 1934
[b] Essential Commodities Act, 1955
[c] Environment Protection Act, 1986
[d] Energy Conservation Act, 2001
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Answer: [b] Essential Commodities Act, 1955
Explanation:
The move came into news after the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas amended the ATF (Regulation of Marketing) Order, 2001 under the Essential Commodities Act, 1955. It allows blending of ethanol and synthetic hydrocarbons to promote Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), reduce emissions, and lower dependence on fossil fuels in aviation.
Q.2) The Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 (FoF 2.0), is implemented initially by which of the following organisation?
[a] NABARD
[b] Small Industries Development Bank of India
[c] Reserve Bank of India
[d] National Investment and Infrastructure Fund
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Answer: [b] Small Industries Development Bank of India
Explanation:
The Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 came into news after the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade issued operational guidelines for the ₹10,000 crore fund. It will be initially implemented by SIDBI, with investments routed through SEBI-registered AIFs to support deep-tech, manufacturing, and micro VC startups, strengthening India’s innovation ecosystem.
Q.3) The Technology Development and Investment Promotion (TDIP) Scheme, recently revised, is implemented by which department?
[a] Department of Science and Technology
[b] Department of Telecommunications
[c] Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion
[d] Department of Economic Affairs
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Answer: [b] Department of Telecommunications
Explanation:
The TDIP Scheme came into news after revised guidelines were issued by the Department of Telecommunications under the Ministry of Communications. With an outlay of ₹203 crore (2026–31), it aims to boost indigenous telecom innovation, promote participation in global standard-setting bodies, and support development of 5G Advanced and 6G technologies.
Q.4) The Fourth India–Africa Forum Summit (IAFS-IV), scheduled fo 31 May 2026, will be hosted in which city?
[a] Mumbai
[b] Addis Ababa
[c] New Delhi
[d] Johannesburg
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Answer: [c] New Delhi
Explanation:
Fourth India–Africa Forum Summit (IAFS-IV) came into news as India will host the summit on 31 May 2026 in New Delhi in collaboration with the African Union Commission. The summit, themed “IA SPIRIT,” aims to strengthen India–Africa cooperation in innovation, resilience and inclusive development under the framework of South-South cooperation.
Q.5) The Druzhba Pipeline, recently in news, originates from which country?
[a] Ukraine
[b] Germany
[c] Russia
[d] Poland
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Answer: [c] Russia
Explanation:
The Druzhba Pipeline came into news after the resumption of Russian oil flows to Europe via Ukraine. It originates in Almetyevsk and is one of the world’s longest crude oil pipelines (operational since 1964). It supplies oil to several European countries, making it a strategically important energy corridor influencing regional geopolitics.
Q.6) Haemophilia, recently in news in the context of a WHO resolution, is primarily caused by deficiency of which of the following?
[a] Insulin hormone
[b] Clotting factors (Factor VIII or IX)
[c] Red blood cells
[d] Vitamin D
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Answer: [b] Clotting factors (Factor VIII or IX)
Explanation:
Haemophilia came into news as the World Health Organization proposed a resolution for improving care access. It is a genetic bleeding disorder caused by deficiency of clotting factors—Factor VIII (Haemophilia A) or Factor IX (Haemophilia B)—leading to prolonged bleeding. The resolution aims to reduce gaps in diagnosis and treatment, especially in low- and middle-income countries like India.
Q.7) The “Enhanced Protection” status granted by UNESCO to cultural heritage sites is provided under which international convention?
[a] Convention on Biological Diversity, 1992
[b] Paris Agreement, 2015
[c] 1954 Hague Convention (Second Protocol)
[d] Ramsar Convention, 1971
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Answer: [c] 1954 Hague Convention (Second Protocol)
Explanation:
The issue came into news after UNESCO granted enhanced protection to 39 heritage sites in Lebanon. This status is provided under the 1954 Hague Convention (Second Protocol), offering the highest level of legal protection against military use or attack, with violations potentially considered war crimes.
Q.8) IN–SLN DIVEX, is a bilateral exercise between India and which country?
[a] Maldives
[b] Sri Lanka
[c] Indonesia
[d] Bangladesh
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Answer: [b] Sri Lanka
Explanation:
The 4th edition of India–Sri Lanka diving exercise DIVEX 2026, was held in Colombo. It involves the Indian Navy and Sri Lanka Navy, focusing on diving operations, interoperability, and humanitarian cooperation, including deployment of INS Nireekshak and medical aid under Aarogya Maitri.
Q.9) The biodiversity conservation project “Strengthening Institutional Capacities for Securing Biodiversity Conservation Commitments,” is supported by which international organisations?
[a] World Bank and IMF
[b] UNEP and FAO
[c] GEF and UNDP
[d] UNESCO and UNICEF
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Answer: [c] Global Environment Facility (GEF) and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Explanation:
The project came into news after its launch by the Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change and National Biodiversity Authority. It is supported by Global Environment Facility and United Nations Development Programme with a $4.88 million grant to strengthen biodiversity conservation, local governance integration, and sustainable livelihoods.
Q.10) The National Institute for Pre-Clinical Research (NIPCR), recently in news, operates under which organisation?
[a] Department of Biotechnology
[b] Indian Council of Medical Research
[c] Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
[d] All India Institute of Medical Sciences
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Answer: [b] Indian Council of Medical Research
Explanation:
NIPCR came into news after Indian Council of Medical Research upgraded NARFBR into a national pre-clinical research institute. Operating under the Department of Health Research, it supports drug, vaccine, and medical device testing using in vivo models and advanced non-animal methods, strengthening India’s biomedical innovation ecosystem.
Q.11) The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN ESCAP), is headquartered in which city?
[a] Geneva
[b] New York
[c] Bangkok
[d] Tokyo
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Answer: [c] Bangkok
Explanation:
UN ESCAP released its Economic and Social Survey 2026 highlighting rising inflation and slowing growth in the Asia-Pacific region. United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific is a regional UN body established in 1947 (as ECAFE) and is headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand.