Q.1) The ‘Bihar Vidya Saathi’ app, launched by the Bihar Government, is primarily aimed at providing 24×7 personalised learning support to students of which classes?
[a] Classes 6–8
[b] Classes 8–10
[c] Classes 9–12
[d] Classes 11–12 only
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Answer: [c] Classes 9–12
Explanation:
Bihar Vidya Saathi is a 24×7 digital learning platform for students of Classes 9 to 12 studying in 700 Saraswati Vidya Niketan Model Schools across Bihar’s 38 districts. Around 75,000 tutors provide one-to-one academic assistance, while the platform also offers digital study material and AI-based learning tools. For senior secondary students, it supports preparation for JEE and NEET along with board examinations.
Q.2) ‘Aravalli’, recently in news, is associated with the joint development of which of the following?
[a] A fighter aircraft radar
[b] A high-power helicopter engine
[c] A naval propulsion system
[d] A satellite launch vehicle
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Answer: [b] A high-power helicopter engine
Explanation:
Aravalli is the name of the 3,500–4,000 shaft horsepower high-power helicopter engine being jointly developed by HAL and Safran Helicopter Engines through their 50:50 joint venture, SAFHAL Helicopter Engines Pvt Ltd. It will power the 13-tonne IMRH and 12.5-tonne DBMRH. The engine will be manufactured at Tumakuru, Karnataka, with design development targeted for completion by 2032–33.
Q.3) Bihar and Jharkhand recently signed an MoU to resolve a long-pending dispute over the sharing of water of which river?
[a] Gandak
[b] Kosi
[c] Sone
[d] Damodar
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Answer: [c] Sone
Explanation:
Bihar and Jharkhand reached an agreement on the sharing of 7.75 million acre-feet (MAF) of Sone River water that had originally been allocated to undivided Bihar under the 1973 Bansagar Agreement. The new arrangement provides 5.75 MAF to Bihar and 2 MAF to Jharkhand, resolving a dispute that arose after Jharkhand was created in 2000.
Q.4) What is the total prize-money pool announced for the US Open 2026, making it the largest ever for a tennis tournament?
[a] $75 million
[b] $90 million
[c] $100 million
[d] $108 million
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Answer: [d] $108 million
Explanation:
The US Open 2026 announced a record $108 million prize-money pool. The men’s and women’s singles champions will each receive $5.5 million, while the main-draw singles first-round payout has risen by 27% to $140,000. The tournament has also introduced a $2 million Player Support Program covering mid-career events and retirement transitions.
Q.5) ‘RAINCHNNAI’, recently launched by NCDEX, is primarily designed to hedge financial risks associated with which phenomenon?
[a] Chennai’s Northeast Monsoon
[b] Mumbai’s Southwest Monsoon
[c] Seasonal temperature variations in Delhi
[d] Cyclones along India’s eastern coast
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Answer: [a] Chennai’s Northeast Monsoon
Explanation:
RAINCHNNAI is a weather derivative launched by NCDEX to help market participants hedge financial exposure arising from variations in Chennai’s Northeast (retreating) Monsoon, which contributes nearly 70% of the city’s annual rainfall. Developed with IIT Bombay and based on IMD data, the contract uses a Cumulative Deviation Rainfall (CDR) model and covers September to December. It complements RAINMUMBAI, which covers June to September.
Q.6) What was the theme of the 4th Indo-German Environmental Forum, co-chaired by Bhupender Yadav and German Environment Minister Carsten Schneider, held in New Delhi?
[a] Green Growth for a Sustainable Future
[b] Together For More Resilience
[c] Climate Action for a Better Tomorrow
[d] Partnership for Net Zero Development
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Answer: [b] Together For More Resilience
Explanation:
The 4th Indo-German Environmental Forum was held in New Delhi with the theme “Together For More Resilience”. It was co-chaired by Bhupender Yadav and German Environment Minister Carsten Schneider. The forum focused on low-carbon industries, biodiversity, circular economy, sustainable finance, green skills and investment mobilisation. India and Germany also signed a Joint Declaration of Intent on the Conservation and Wise Use of Wetlands of International Importance.
Q.7) What is the GJ-21, recently associated with China’s Type 076 ‘Sichuan’ amphibious assault ship?
[a] A naval stealth attack UAV
[b] A hypersonic anti-ship missile
[c] An electromagnetic catapult system
[d] A nuclear-powered submarine
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Answer: [a] A naval stealth attack UAV
Explanation:
The GJ-21 is a navalised stealth attack drone derived from China’s GJ-11 Sharp Sword UAV. It is designed for carrier and flat-deck operations and was first unveiled during China’s Victory Day Parade in September 2025. Its testing coincided with the final sea trials of the Type 076 Sichuan, a 40,000-plus-tonne amphibious assault ship equipped with an electromagnetic catapult and arresting-gear system capable of launching and recovering heavy fixed-wing uncrewed aircraft.
Q.8) Consider the following statements regarding the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026:
- Germany defeated Spain 1–0 in the men’s final at Wavre, Belgium.
- Germany’s victory gave it a fourth World Cup title, equalling Pakistan’s record.
- Argentina defeated the Netherlands in the women’s final after the match ended 1–1 in regulation time.
- Germany became the first men’s team to win consecutive World Cup titles on two separate occasions.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
[a] 1 and 2 only
[b] 1, 2 and 3 only
[c] 1, 2 and 4 only
[d] 1, 2, 3 and 4
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Answer: [d] 1, 2, 3 and 4
Explanation:
All four statements are correct. Germany defeated Spain 1–0 in the men’s final at Wavre, Belgium, securing its fourth World Cup title and equalling Pakistan’s record. Germany also became the first men’s team to achieve back-to-back World Cup victories on two separate occasions. In the women’s final, Argentina drew 1–1 with the Netherlands before winning 3–1 in the penalty shootout.
Q.9) Which national QR payment infrastructure of Uzbekistan has been integrated with India’s UPI system to facilitate payments by Indian travellers?
[a] HUMO
[b] UZQR
[c] NIPC
[d] CBU
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Answer: [b] UZQR
Explanation:
NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) entered into an agreement with National Interbank Processing Centre JSC (NIPC), the operator of Uzbekistan’s HUMO payment system, to enable Indian UPI users to scan UZQR, Uzbekistan’s national interoperable QR code, for merchant payments. The arrangement received regulatory approvals from the RBI and Central Bank of Uzbekistan.
Q.10) The Veligonda Project, recently associated with the diversion of Krishna River water to Nallamala Sagar, is located in which state?
[a] Telangana
[b] Andhra Pradesh
[c] Karnataka
[d] Odisha
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Answer: [b] Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
The Poola Subbaiah Veligonda Project is an irrigation and drinking-water project in Andhra Pradesh. It diverts Krishna River floodwater from the Srisailam Reservoir towards the Nallamala Sagar Reservoir through a system involving twin tunnels across the Nallamala Hills. Phase I stores 10.70 TMC and is expected to irrigate 1.19 lakh acres and provide drinking water to approximately 4 lakh people.