Alwar district's achievement mentioned in the current-affairs no relates to:
✓ Explanation: Explanation: Alwar, Rajasthan, became the first district in India to achieve 100% insurance coverage under the "Insurance for All by 2047" initiative.
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Question 2 / 15 MediumNational
With reference to the Digital Food Currency pilot, consider the following statements:
It uses Retail CBDC as programmable tokens.
Tokens can be redeemed at Fair Price Shops and authorised merchants.
It allows real-time tracking through the Digital Rupee.
It is intended only for smartphone users.
✓ Explanation: Explanation: The initiative uses Retail CBDC as programmable tokens, redeemable at authorised outlets, with real-time tracking through e₹. Importantly, it also seeks digital inclusion by including feature-phone users, making statement 4 incorrect.
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Question 3 / 15 MediumNational
The drone-testing ecosystem mentioned in the notes includes compliance with:
✓ Explanation: Explanation: The NTH–STQC initiative aims to develop India's drone testing and certification ecosystem, including EMI, EMC and IEC 61000 standards compliance.
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Question 4 / 15 MediumNational
With reference to the BRICS Centre for Industrial Competencies (BCIC), consider the following statements:
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Question 5 / 15 MediumNational
The ATM (Any Time Money) model adopted by the Borole family focuses on:
✓ Explanation: Explanation: The ATM model promotes diversified farming to ensure regular income throughout the year and reduce risk.
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Question 6 / 15 MediumNational
*What is the theme of World Leprosy Day 2026?**
✓ Explanation: **Explanation:** The theme emphasizes that leprosy is curable and highlights the need to address the social stigma associated with the disease.
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Question 7 / 15 MediumNational
Which of the following is NOT a component of Space Situational Awareness mentioned in the Digantara agreement?
✓ Explanation: Explanation: The agreement concerns space operations and includes orbital monitoring, collision alerts and flight-dynamics support. Crop yield forecasting is unrelated.
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Question 8 / 15 MediumNational
The Delhi Khel Mahakumbh mentioned in the notes is primarily associated with:
✓ Explanation: Explanation: The event focuses on grassroots sports promotion and was scheduled across 16 locations in Delhi.
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Question 9 / 15 MediumNational
**What was Father Thomas V. Kunnunkal known for?**
✓ Explanation: **Explanation:** Father Thomas V. Kunnunkal was a prominent figure in India's education system, having served as CBSE Chairman and founded the National Open School.
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Question 10 / 15 MediumNational
Mount Aconcagua is associated with which of the following?
✓ Explanation: Explanation: Mount Aconcagua, located in Argentina, is the highest peak in South America and the highest mountain outside Asia. Its height is approximately 6,960 metres.
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Question 11 / 15 MediumNational
Which newly added Ramsar site lies within the buffer zone of Sariska Tiger Reserve?
✓ Explanation: Explanation: Siliserh Lake (Rajasthan) lies in the buffer zone of Sariska Tiger Reserve and supports rich biodiversity including endangered species.
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Question 12 / 15 MediumNational
Axis Bank's rooftop solar financing facility mentioned in the notes primarily targets:
✓ Explanation: Explanation: The facility is aimed at MSMEs and offers collateral-free loans ranging from ₹10 lakh to ₹2 crore, with repayment over 4–7 years.
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Question 13 / 15 MediumNational
The Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 2025 seeks to replace which of the following bodies?
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Question 14 / 15 MediumNational
India and HSL-GRSE Shipbuilding Consortium
✓ Explanation: Explanation: The MoU aims to collaborate on large-scale national shipbuilding projects, with emphasis on self-reliance, efficiency and reducing import dependence.
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Question 15 / 15 MediumNational
Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) were established primarily to:
✓ Explanation: Explanation: RRBs were created to bridge the gap between rural credit demand and formal banking services, especially for farmers and artisans