✓ Explanation: Explanation: JAXA + MHI RV-X prototype at Noshiro Testing Center, 7.3m long, rose 10m, 40 seconds, VTVL tech for reusable launch vehicle to succeed H3.
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Question 3 / 15 MediumNational
US Open Badminton 2026 Men's Singles Winner
✓ Explanation: Explanation: Srikanth was runner-up.
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Question 4 / 15 MediumNational
NIELIT and SCL Mohali collaborated to make which indigenous technology available through eChipHub?
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Question 5 / 15 MediumNational
Anti-ballistic Missile Coalition members include all except
✓ Explanation: Explanation: 10 members listed in option A are exact. USA not in coalition. Announced at Coalition of Willing Summit Paris, aims shared BMD capability, mass-produced low-cost system in 12 months.
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Question 6 / 15 MediumNational
Format for Cricket at LA 2028
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Question 7 / 15 MediumNational
The World Bank's USD 890 million financing package is associated with
✓ Explanation: Explanation: The financing supports PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, India's residential rooftop solar programme.
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Question 8 / 15 MediumNational
Long March-10B is associated with
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Question 9 / 15 MediumNational
Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme MPMS duration and outlay
✓ Explanation: Explanation: Succeeds PLI-LSEM which ended 31 March 2026. Targets 39 lakh Cr production, 15 lakh Cr exports, 60k direct jobs + 1.5% domestic sourcing + 3% Indian brands R&D.
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Question 10 / 15 MediumNational
The National Human-Wildlife Conflict Portal is primarily intended to
✓ Explanation: Explanation: The portal aims to support data management, knowledge sharing and decision-making for conflict mitigation.
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Question 11 / 15 MediumNational
Corporate Mitra Scheme launched by
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Question 12 / 15 MediumNational
VIYONA Fintech got approval as?
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Question 13 / 15 MediumNational
Consider the following pairs
Technology/Initiative Associated Institution
1. HFO-1234yf CSIR-IICT
2. Smart Algal Liquid Tree CSIR-CIMFR
3. PGI 2.0-S Ministry of Education
✓ Explanation: Explanation: CSIR-IICT developed indigenous technology for HFO-1234yf. CSIR-CIMFR developed SALT (Smart Algal Liquid Tree). PGI 2.0-S is associated with the Ministry of Education.
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Question 14 / 15 MediumNational
With reference to the Performance Grading Index (PGI) 2.0-S, consider the following statements
It was introduced in 2017.
It evaluates States and UTs in school education.
PGI 2.0-S has 70 indicators with a total weightage of 1,000 points.
It is prepared by NITI Aayog.
✓ Explanation: Explanation: PGI was introduced in 2017 to assess school education performance of States/UTs. PGI 2.0-S has 70 indicators carrying 1,000 points, under Outcome and Governance & Management. It is associated with the Ministry of Education, not NITI Aayog.
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Question 15 / 15 MediumNational
Austrian GP 2026 was which round of F1 Championship?