Q.1) CARA which recently launched the Adoption Awareness 2026 campaign functions under Union Ministry?
[a] Ministry of Home Affairs
[b] Ministry of Women and Child Development
[c] Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
[d] Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
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Answer: [b] Ministry of Women and Child Development
Explanation:
The Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) functions under the Ministry of Women and Child Development and serves as India’s statutory apex authority for adoption. It regulates and facilitates both domestic and inter-country adoptions, with the primary objective of ensuring that children receive safe, permanent and child-centric family care while preventing illegal adoption and trafficking.
Q.2) The recent NABARD–IMD MoU will integrate weather and climate information into which platform?
[a] RIDF
[b] DiCRA
[c] CARINGS
[d] PM-KISAN
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Answer: [b] DiCRA
Explanation:
The MoU will integrate IMD’s weather and climate information into DiCRA (Data in Climate Resilient Agriculture). The platform will provide access to information such as district- and block-level forecasts, agrometeorological advisories and weather alerts, alongside existing data on soil moisture, crop conditions and climate vulnerability. This is intended to improve both farm-level decisions and climate-risk assessment for rural lending.
Q.3) Which of the following is a major biofuel area specifically covered under the BPCL–CSE MoU?
[a] Compressed Biogas
[b] Nuclear fuel
[c] Uranium enrichment
[d] Thermal coal mining
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Answer: [a] Compressed Biogas (CBG)
Explanation:
The BPCL–CSE partnership covers the biofuels value chain, including Compressed Biogas (CBG). It also focuses on biomass and waste utilisation, by-products such as FOM, digestate, Bio-CO₂ and DDGS, technology assessment and pilot projects. The broader objective is to promote bioenergy and circular-economy solutions while exploring potential carbon-credit opportunities.
Q.4) Which organisation has partnered with the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) for landscape conservation and nature-positive financing initiatives?
[a] World Bank
[b] Asian Development Bank
[c] Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
[d] New Development Bank
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Answer: [b] Asian Development Bank
Explanation:
International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) and Asian Development Bank (ADB) have joined hands to strengthen landscape conservation and nature-positive financing. The partnership was highlighted during a workshop on tiger landscapes in New Delhi, which focused on using conservation, bioeconomy and ecotourism to support livelihoods while protecting ecosystems.
Q.5) From which fighter aircraft was the Khagantak-243 Long Range Glide Bomb first flight-tested?
[a] Tejas
[b] Su-30MKI
[c] Rafale
[d] MiG-29
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Answer: [b] Su-30MKI
Explanation:
The first flight trial of the Khagantak-243 Long Range Glide Bomb was conducted by dropping it from an Indian Air Force Su-30MKI at the Pokhran Field Firing Range in Rajasthan. The weapon can reportedly travel 144–180 km when released from around 12 km altitude at Mach 0.8, allowing aircraft to strike targets from a significant stand-off distance.
Q.6) Which city has been designated the SCO Tourism and Cultural Capital for 2026–27?
[a] Varanasi
[b] Lahore
[c] Almaty
[d] Qingdao
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Answer: [b] Lahore
Explanation:
Lahore was selected as the SCO Tourism and Cultural Capital for 2026–27. Its rich Mughal, Sufi and colonial heritage, along with landmarks such as Lahore Fort and Shalimar Gardens, makes it an important cultural showcase for the SCO. Pakistan is also holding the SCO chairmanship during the same period.
Q.7) Giorgia Meloni who became Italy’s Longest-Serving PM Since World War II, became Italy’s first woman Prime Minister in which year?
[a] 2018
[b] 2020
[c] 2022
[d] 2024
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Answer: [c] 2022
Explanation:
Giorgia Meloni was sworn in as Italy’s Prime Minister on 22 October 2022, becoming the first woman to hold the office. Her government later became the longest-lasting Italian government since World War II, completing 1,413 days in office. She has become Italy’s longest-serving Prime Minister since World War II.
Q.8) Which two Indian cities will host the inaugural Women’s Champions Trophy 2027?
[a] Delhi and Bengaluru
[b] Mumbai and Vadodara
[c] Chennai and Pune
[d] Kolkata and Ahmedabad
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Answer: [b] Mumbai and Vadodara
Explanation:
The inaugural Women’s Champions Trophy 2027 will be held in Mumbai and Vadodara from 14 to 28 February 2027. Six teams Australia, England, India, New Zealand, South Africa and Sri Lanka will participate.
Q.9) Consider the following statements about the Shunya electric air-taxi platform:
- It is being developed by Tata Elxsi and Sarla Aviation.
- It is designed to carry one pilot and up to six passengers.
- Tata Elxsi will lead the aircraft’s overall design and type certification.
- The aircraft is being developed as an eVTOL platform.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
[a] 1 and 2 only
[b] 1, 2 and 4 only
[c] 2, 3 and 4 only
[d] 1, 2, 3 and 4
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Answer: [b] 1, 2 and 4 only
Explanation:
Shunya is an eVTOL aircraft being jointly developed by Tata Elxsi and Sarla Aviation. It is designed for one pilot and up to six passengers. Tata Elxsi will provide engineering support, while Sarla Aviation is responsible for the overall aircraft design, development and type certification. Therefore, statement 3 is incorrect.
Q.10) Which of the following correctly describes the ‘RAKSHA’ framework recently unveiled by India?
[a] A five-year plan focused exclusively on increasing defence imports
[b] A 10-year defence diplomacy roadmap focused on partnerships, capacity building, defence exports and maritime security
[c] A 10-year programme exclusively for modernising India’s nuclear forces
[d] A regional naval agreement limited to Indian Ocean countries
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Answer: [b] A 10-year defence diplomacy roadmap focused on partnerships, capacity building, defence exports and maritime security
Explanation:
RAKSHA is India’s first consolidated public blueprint for defence diplomacy and provides a 10-year strategy. Its four major pillars are strategic partnerships, capacity building, indigenous defence exports and maritime security. The framework also seeks to strengthen India’s position as a Net Security Provider and First Responder in the Indian Ocean Region.