Q.1) What is the primary purpose of PhonePe’s UPI 123Pay service?
[a] To enable UPI payments on feature phones without internet connectivity
[b] To provide international remittance services through smartphones
[c] To replace QR-code-based merchant payments
[d] To provide only banking services through 5G networks
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Answer: [a] To enable UPI payments on feature phones without internet connectivity
Explanation:
UPI 123Pay has been developed for users who rely on feature phones and may not have access to mobile internet. Its SMS-based architecture allows them to make UPI payments even in areas with limited 2G connectivity. The service supports both person-to-person and person-to-merchant transactions, thereby extending digital payments beyond smartphone users.
Q.2) Roger Federer, who was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame Class of 2026, won how many Grand Slam singles titles?
[a] 18
[b] 20
[c] 22
[d] 24
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Answer: [b] 20
Explanation:
Swiss tennis legend Roger Federer was inducted into International Tennis Hall of Fame (Class of 2026) at Newport, Rhode Island (USA). The 20-time Grand Slam champion, who retired in 2022, was honoured alongside journalist and broadcaster Mary Carillo. He won 20 Grand Slam singles titles and 103 ATP tour-level titles, the second-highest in the Open Era.
Q.3) What is the key distinction of the EOS-05 Earth Observation Satellite launched by ISRO aboard GSLV-F17?
[a] It is India’s first satellite designed exclusively for lunar exploration
[b] It is India’s first imaging satellite intended to operate from a geosynchronous orbit
[c] It is India’s first satellite to use solar propulsion
[c] It is India’s first human-rated spacecraft
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Answer: [b] It is India’s first imaging satellite intended to operate from a geosynchronous orbit
Explanation:
EOS-05 is India’s first-ever imaging satellite designed to observe Earth from a geosynchronous orbit about 36,000 km above Earth. It carries visible, infrared, multispectral and hyperspectral imaging capabilities and is intended to support agriculture, environmental monitoring, disaster management and strategic requirements.
Q4). Which of the following 2026 Ramon Magsaysay Award recipients was recognised for his contribution to international law and negotiations related to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)?
[a] Runa Khan
[b] Bo Kyi
[c] Tommy Koh
[d] Ramon Magsaysay
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Answer: [c] Tommy Koh
Explanation:
Tommy Koh of Singapore, a veteran diplomat and legal expert, was honoured with the 2026 Ramon Magsaysay Award for his contribution to international law and his important role in negotiations concerning UNCLOS. The other 2026 recipients were Runa Khan of Bangladesh, recognised for her work with remote river-island communities, and Bo Kyi of Myanmar, recognised for his human rights work.
Q.5) Arjun Vahini, recently launched by the West Bengal Government, primarily aims to strengthen the state’s response to which of the following?
[a] Border security emergencies
[b] Natural and other disaster situations
[c] Cybersecurity threats
[d] Industrial production disruptions
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Answer: [b] Natural and other disaster situations
Explanation:
Arjun Vahini is a 200-member specialised disaster response squad comprising Army personnel below 40 years of age and drawn from the State Sainik Board. Modelled on the NDRF, it will operate in vulnerable areas such as the hills, Sundarbans and Kolkata, particularly during cyclones and other emergencies. The unit is intended to improve West Bengal’s preparedness, rapid response and overall disaster-management capabilities.
Q.6) Who led India’s delegation at the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG) meeting held in Asheville, USA?
[a] Sanjay Malhotra
[b] Nirmala Sitharaman
[c] Shaktikanta Das
[d] Piyush Goyal
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Answer: [b] Nirmala Sitharaman
Explanation:
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman led India’s delegation at the two-day G20 FMCBG meeting in Asheville, North Carolina, while RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra also participated. The meeting focused on global economic growth, financial stability, debt, trade, investment and reforms to the international financial system.
Q.7) The World Nomad Games, including their 6th edition in 2026, primarily focus on which of the following?
[a] Olympic-standard sports and modern athletic disciplines
[b] Traditional sports, cultural heritage and indigenous practices of nomadic civilisations
[c] Only equestrian competitions among Central Asian countries
[d] Military sporting competitions among Turkic States
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Answer: [b] Traditional sports, cultural heritage and indigenous practices of nomadic civilisations
Explanation:
The World Nomad Games are a biennial international event designed to preserve and celebrate the traditional sports, cultural practices and civilisational heritage of nomadic peoples. The 2026 edition in Kyrgyzstan includes 43 sporting disciplines, along with cultural and scientific programmes dedicated to nomadic heritage, traditional knowledge and cultural dialogue.
Q.8) Who succeeded Tim Cook as the Chief Executive Officer of Apple?
[a] Craig Federighi
[b] John Ternus
[c] Jeff Williams
[d] Greg Joswiak
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Answer: [b] John Ternus
Explanation:
John Ternus, Apple’s former Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering, succeeded Tim Cook as CEO. Cook, after completing his 15-year tenure, moved to the position of Executive Chairman of Apple’s Board of Directors.
Q.9) Who did Ankur Bhattacharjee defeat in the men’s singles final to win his maiden WTT title at Olomouc?
[a] Csaba Andras Szantosi
[b] Mateusz Zalewski
[c] Deni Kozul
[d] Akash Pal
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Answer: [c] Deni Kozul
Explanation:
Ankur Bhattacharjee defeated Slovenia’s Deni Kozul 3–1 in the singles final of the WTT Feeder Olomouc in Czechia to claim his maiden WTT men’s singles title. The victory also lifted him to a career-high World No. 65.
Q.10) The Mizoram Green Schools League has been launched primarily to promote which of the following among school students?
[a] Sports and physical fitness
[b] Financial literacy and entrepreneurship
[c] Digital literacy and coding
[d] Hygiene, cleanliness and environmental responsibility
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Answer: [d] Hygiene, cleanliness and environmental responsibility
Explanation:
The Mizoram Green Schools League is a statewide cleanliness competition conducted under the Swachh Bharat Mission 2.0. It aims to develop lasting habits of hygiene and environmental responsibility among students and encourage them to keep their schools, homes and communities clean.