Q.1) International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers is observed on 29 May to commemorate the establishment of which first UN peacekeeping mission?
[a] United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL)
[b] United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP)
[c] United Nations Truce Supervision Organization (UNTSO)
[d] United Nations Operation in the Congo (ONUC)
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Answer: [c] United Nations Truce Supervision Organization (UNTSO)
Explanation:
The day is observed on 29 May to honour UN peacekeepers and commemorate the establishment of the United Nations Truce Supervision Organization in 1948, the first UN peacekeeping mission. Created by the United Nations Security Council, UNTSO was deployed in the Middle East to monitor ceasefire agreements and support peace efforts.
Q.2) World Digestive Health Day (WDHD), recently observed, is organised by which organisation?
[a] World Health Organization (WHO)
[b] International Association of Gastroenterology
[c] World Gastroenterology Organization (WGO)
[d] United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
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Answer: [c] World Gastroenterology Organization (WGO)
Explanation:
World Digestive Health Day is observed annually on 29 May and was launched in 2004 by the World Gastroenterology Organization. The 2026 theme, “Chronic Diarrhea: Don’t Flush the Signs Away,” focuses on early detection and management of chronic digestive disorders and promoting global awareness of digestive health.
Q.3) The Annapurna Yojana (Annapurna Bhandar Scheme), recently in news, has been launched by which state government?
[a] Odisha
[b] Assam
[c] West Bengal
[d] Jharkhand
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Answer: [c] West Bengal
Explanation:
The Annapurna Yojana is a women-centric welfare scheme launched by the West Bengal government. Scheduled for implementation from 1 June 2026, it will provide ₹3,000 per month through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to eligible women and replaces the existing Lakshmir Bhandar Scheme to enhance financial security and socio-economic empowerment.
Q.4) International Everest Day is observed annually to commemorate the first successful ascent of Mount Everest by which two mountaineers?
[a] Reinhold Messner and Peter Habeler
[b] Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary
[c] Junko Tabei and Ang Tshering
[d] Nawang Gombu and Jim Whittaker
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Answer: [b] Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary
Explanation:
International Everest Day is observed on 29 May to mark the historic first ascent of Mount Everest in 1953 by Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary. Declared by Nepal in 2008, the day celebrates human endurance, adventure, and the significance of Everest to Nepal’s tourism and economy.
Q.5) World No Tobacco Day (WNTD), observed annually on 31 May, was initiated by which organisation?
[a] United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
[b] World Health Organization (WHO)
[c] United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
[d] International Labour Organization (ILO)
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Answer: [b] World Health Organization (WHO)
Explanation:
World No Tobacco Day was initiated in 1987 by the World Health Organization to draw attention to the global tobacco epidemic and its health consequences. The 2026 theme, “Unmasking the Appeal – Countering Tobacco and Nicotine Addiction,” highlights efforts to expose marketing tactics that make tobacco and nicotine products attractive, particularly to young people.
Q.6) The recently launched ‘VISTA’, India’s first indigenous Super Pressure Balloon (SPB), was developed by which organisation?
[a] Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
[b] Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
[c] Red Balloon Aerospace
[d] Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
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Answer: [c] Red Balloon Aerospace
Explanation:
VISTA, India’s first indigenous Super Pressure Balloon, was developed and launched by Red Balloon Aerospace from Vijayawada. The balloon reached an altitude of about 25 km in the near-space region and carried multiple commercial payloads. Super Pressure Balloons operate in the stratosphere and are designed for stable, long-duration scientific and commercial missions.
Q.7) Which country has recently overtaken India to become the world’s fifth-largest stock market by market capitalization?
[a] South Korea
[b] Taiwan
[c] Singapore
[d] Germany
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Answer: [b] Taiwan
Explanation:
Taiwan has surpassed India to become the world’s fifth-largest stock market. The growth has been driven largely by the strong performance of technology and semiconductor companies, particularly Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, amid rising global demand for AI and advanced semiconductor chips.
Q.8) The Advanced Ocean Engineering Research Facility, recently inaugurated by IIT Madras, is located at which campus?
[a] Guindy Campus, Chennai
[b] Discovery Campus, Thaiyur
[c] Research Park, Taramani
[d] Kelambakkam Innovation Campus
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Answer: [b] Discovery Campus, Thaiyur
Explanation:
The facility was inaugurated by Indian Institute of Technology Madras at its Discovery satellite campus in Thaiyur, near Chennai. Equipped with a Circulating Water Tunnel, it supports advanced hydrodynamic research involving ship models, propellers, and other marine structures, strengthening India’s ocean engineering and maritime research capabilities.
Q.9) The AI-based Digital Twin technology, recently in news, is being developed for predictive maintenance of which Indian Air Force aircraft?
[a] Tejas Mk-1A
[b] Rafale
[c] Su-30MKI
[d] Mirage 2000
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Answer: [c] Su-30MKI
Explanation:
Indian Air Force has partnered with IIT Bombay to develop an AI-based Digital Twin system for the Su-30MKI fleet. A Digital Twin is a virtual replica of a physical system that uses artificial intelligence to diagnose faults, predict failures, and optimise performance. The initiative aims to create a health index for aircraft engines, reducing maintenance costs while improving fleet availability and operational life.
Q.10) RITES Limited, which recently signed an MoU with CRISIL for data-driven infrastructure consultancy, is primarily associated with which sector?
[a] Banking and Financial Services
[b] Transport Infrastructure Consultancy
[c] Information Technology Services
[d] Renewable Energy Development
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Answer: [b] Transport Infrastructure Consultancy
Explanation:
RITES Limited is a Navratna Public Sector Enterprise with over five decades of experience in transport infrastructure consultancy and project execution. Through its partnership with CRISIL Limited, RITES aims to integrate engineering expertise with analytics and market intelligence to strengthen infrastructure planning and advisory services in India and abroad.