Russell of Mercedes won the opening race of the Formula One 2026 season at the Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit.
8. Which country did India defeat to win the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026?
A. England
B. Australia
C. Pakistan
D. New Zealand
✅ Answer: D. New Zealand
Explanation: India won the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 after defeating New Zealand by 96 runs in the final held in Ahmedabad.
9. The National Climate Stack Innovation Challenge was launched by which institution?
A. RBI
B. NITI Aayog
C. NABARD
D. SIDBI
✅ Answer: C. NABARD
Explanation: NABARD , with support from the Gates Foundation and Dalberg Advisors , launched the initiative to improve climate resilience and data-driven climate intelligence in rural areas .
10. Which country became the first in the European Union to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV and syphilis?
A. Sweden
B. Denmark
C. Norway
D. Finland
✅ Answer: B. Denmark
Explanation: The World Health Organization certified Denmark as the first EU country to eliminate mother-to-child transmission (EMTCT) of both HIV and syphilis.
11. Exercise LAMITIYE-2026 is conducted between India and which country?
A. Mauritius
B. Seychelles
C. Madagascar
D. Maldives
✅ Answer: B. Seychelles
Explanation: Exercise LAMITIYE is a joint military exercise between India and Seychelles aimed at strengthening defence cooperation.
12. Who has been appointed as the next Vice Chief of Army Staff (VCOAS) of India?
A. Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi
B. Lt Gen Manoj Pande
C. Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth
D. Lt Gen Ajai Singh
✅ Answer: C. Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth
Explanation: The Indian Army announced Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth as the next Vice Chief of Army Staff .
13. Vinay Muralidhar Tonse has been appointed as the CEO of which bank?
A. HDFC Bank
B. Axis Bank
C. Yes Bank
D. ICICI Bank
✅ Answer: C. Yes Bank
Explanation: Vinay Muralidhar Tonse was appointed Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Yes Bank .
14. Project KAL, recently unveiled in India, is related to which technology?
A. Hypersonic missile
B. Stealth strike drone
C. Nuclear submarine
D. Ballistic missile defence
✅ Answer: B. Stealth strike drone
Explanation:
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