Q.1) The India–Afghanistan Joint Working Group (JWG) discussed cooperation in which of the following sectors?
[a] Pharmaceuticals and agriculture
[b] Space exploration and nuclear energy only
[c] Defence manufacturing only
[d] Tourism and aviation only
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Answer: [a] Pharmaceuticals and agriculture
Explanation:
The JWG meeting focused on strengthening bilateral trade, commerce and investment. Among the key areas discussed were regulatory cooperation in pharmaceuticals and agriculture, customs and data sharing, trade connectivity, financial cooperation, investment promotion and cargo connectivity.
Q.2) Air Vice-Marshal Shakti Sharma recently became the first woman officer in the Indian Armed Forces from which stream to attain the rank of Air Vice Marshal or its equivalent?
[a] Medical
[b] Legal
[c] Engineering
[d] Non-medical
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Answer: [d] Non-medical
Explanation:
AVM Shakti Sharma became the first woman officer in the Indian Armed Forces from the non-medical stream to reach the rank of Air Vice Marshal or its equivalent. She also assumed charge as Assistant Chief of the Air Staff (Education) at Air Headquarters.
Q.3) Who has been appointed as the first full-time CEO of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust?
[a] Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra
[b] Air Marshal Shaliza Dhami
[c] Air Chief Marshal R. K. Bhadauria
[d] Air Marshal Anil Chopra
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Answer: [a] Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra
Explanation:
Retired Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra was appointed the first full-time CEO of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust. He retired from the IAF on 30 April 2026 after nearly 40 years of service.
Q.4) National Nutrition Week is observed in India every year during which period?
[a] 1–7 August
[b] 1–7 September
[c] 7–14 September
[d] 1–7 October
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Answer: B) 1–7 September
Explanation:
National Nutrition Week is observed in India from 1 to 7 September every year. It was first observed in 1982 under the initiative of the Food and Nutrition Board to increase public awareness about nutrition and its importance for health and development.
Q.5) Which two organisations signed an MoU to promote culinary innovation, food tourism and food and beverage trade in eastern and north-eastern India?
[a] FIFI and EICA
[b] FSSAI and NIFTEM
[c] APEDA and ITPO
[d] NAFED and FICCI
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Answer: A) FIFI and EICA
Explanation:
The Forum of Indian Food Importers (FIFI) and the Eastern India Culinary Association (EICA) signed an MoU to collaborate on culinary activities, industry outreach and global food and beverage promotion, with a particular focus on eastern and north-eastern India.
Q.6) Who has been appointed as the brand ambassador of Vodafone Idea (Vi)?
[a] Amitabh Bachchan
[b] Shah Rukh Khan
[c] Ranveer Singh
[d] Akshay Kumar
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Answer: [B] Shah Rukh Khan
Explanation:
Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan has been appointed as the brand ambassador of Vodafone Idea (Vi) for its new campaign. The company has also unveiled a new logo as part of its efforts to strengthen its brand and customer engagement.
Q.7) Odisha’s proposed ₹24,700 crore shipbuilding cluster, which has received in-principle approval from the Centre, is planned in which district?
[a] Balasore
[b] Jagatsinghpur
[c] Ganjam
[d] Kendrapara
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Answer: [d] Kendrapara
Explanation:
The Centre has granted in-principle approval to the ₹24,700 crore shipbuilding cluster proposed in Kendrapara, Odisha. The project is planned along the northern bank of the Mahanadi, opposite the IFFCO plant in Paradip, and aims to create an integrated hub for shipbuilding, ship repair and related industries.
Q.8) Agnikawach, recently launched in India, is primarily associated with which of the following?
[a] AI-based industrial process-safety and consequence modelling
[b] AI-powered agricultural weather forecasting
[c] Satellite-based disaster communication
[d] Automated railway signalling
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Answer: [a] AI-based industrial process-safety and consequence modelling
Explanation:
Agnikawach™ is an indigenous AI-integrated process-safety and consequence-modelling platform developed to analyse major industrial hazards. It combines technologies such as AI, GPU-native computing, adaptive-mesh CFD, cloud delivery and risk modelling on a unified platform.
Q.9) Türkiye recently became the 71st country to join which US-led framework for responsible space exploration?
[a] Outer Space Treaty
[b] Artemis Accords
[c] International Space Station Agreement
[d] Moon Treaty
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Answer: [b] Artemis Accords
Explanation:
Türkiye became the 71st country to join the Artemis Accords, a US-led framework launched by NASA and the US Department of State in 2020. The non-binding principles promote safe, transparent and peaceful exploration of the Moon, Mars and beyond, and are based on the 1967 Outer Space Treaty.
Q.10) The Singapore Corporate Counsel Association (SCCA) recently signed an MoU with which Indian organisation to strengthen cooperation among in-house legal professionals?
[a] Bar Council of India
[b] Indian Corporate Law Association
[c] National Legal Services Authority
[d] General Counsels’ Association of India
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Answer: [d] General Counsels’ Association of India
Explanation:
The Singapore Corporate Counsel Association (SCCA) and the General Counsels’ Association of India (GCAI) signed an MoU to promote knowledge exchange, professional development and cross-border engagement between the in-house legal communities of India and Singapore. The partnership also includes plans for a cross-border immersion programme through SCCA Academy.