The extension of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana III till March 2028 was approved with what total outlay? A. Rs. 73,977 crore B. Rs. 83,977 crore C. Rs. 93,977 crore D. Rs. 1,03,977 crore
A humanoid robot developed by Honor completed the Beijing half marathon in what time? A. 48:26 B. 49:10 C. 50:26 D. 52:40
The Beijing half marathon record of 57:20 was previously held by which athlete? A. Eliud Kipchoge B. Kenenisa Bekele C. Joshua Cheptegei D. Jacob Kiplimo
NASA approved the ROSA project to support which mission of the European Space Agency? A. ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter B. Rosalind Franklin Mars Mission C. Mars Express D. JUICE Mission
The Rosalind Franklin Mars mission is scheduled for launch in which year? A. 2026 B. 2027 C. 2028 D. 2030
Oscar Schmidt, who recently passed away, was associated with which sport? A. Football B. Basketball C. Volleyball D. Tennis
Sayani Gupta was named 2026 Person of the Year by which organization? A. Harvard Film Society B. Harvard Asian Council C. Harvard South Asian Association D. Harvard Cultural Forum
Who became Asia’s richest person with a net worth of $92.6 billion? A. Mukesh Ambani B. Gautam Adani C. Ratan Tata D. Shiv Nadar
What was the global rank of Gautam Adani after becoming Asia’s richest? A. 15th B. 17th C. 19th D. 21st
The World Bank approved a loan of how much for Rajasthan highway modernisation? A. $125 million B. $175 million C. $225 million D. $275 million
The Rajasthan highway modernisation project is expected to benefit approximately how many people? A. 1 million B. 2 million C. 3 million D. 5 million
The Constitution (106th Amendment) Bill 2023 aimed to provide what percentage of reservation for women? A. 25% B. 30% C. 33% D. 50%
How many votes were secured by NDA in Lok Sabha for the Constitution (106th Amendment) Bill, 2023? A. 250 B. 268 C. 278 D. 290
The bill failed due to lack of what majority requirement? A. Simple majority B. Absolute majority C. Two-thirds majority D. Special majority
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India banned which part of ashwagandha in supplements? A. Roots B. Leaves C. Seeds D. Stem
Which parts of ashwagandha are still allowed in supplements as per FSSAI? A. Leaves only B. Roots and extracts C. Seeds and bark D. Whole plant
The Union Cabinet of India led by Narendra Modi approved which new insurance initiative? A. Bharat Insurance Scheme B. Maritime Risk Fund C. Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool D. National Shipping Insurance Plan
What is the value of the sovereign guarantee for the Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool? A. Rs. 10,980 crore B. Rs. 11,980 crore C. Rs. 12,980 crore D. Rs. 13,980 crore
Answers with Explanations:
B. Rs. 83,977 crore The Cabinet extended PMGSY-III with a total allocation of Rs. 83,977 crore to improve rural connectivity.
C. 50:26 The humanoid robot by Honor completed the half marathon in 50 minutes and 26 seconds.
D. Jacob Kiplimo Jacob Kiplimo held the previous record.
B. Rosalind Franklin Mars Mission NASA approved ROSA to support ESA’s Mars rover mission.
C. 2028 The launch is planned for 2028.
B. Basketball Oscar Schmidt was a legendary basketball player.
C. Harvard South Asian Association Sayani Gupta was honored by this body.
B. Gautam Adani He became Asia’s richest.
C. 19th He ranked 19th globally.
C. $225 million World Bank approved the loan.
C. 3 million Over 3 million people will benefit.
C. 33% The bill aimed for 33% reservation.
C. 278 NDA secured 278 votes.
C. Two-thirds majority Required for constitutional amendments.
B. Leaves Leaves were banned.
B. Roots and extracts Only these are allowed.
C. Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool Approved by the Cabinet.
