IIT Guwahati and Coventry University Group (UK) signed an MoU to promote research collaboration in
AI and healthcare technologies .
8. According to the Brand Finance Banking 500 Report 2026 , the combined brand value of the world’s top 500 banks reached approximately:
A. $1.2 trillion
B. $1.5 trillion
C. $1.8 trillion
D. $2 trillion
✅ Answer: C. $1.8 trillion
Explanation:
The report stated that the total brand value of the top 500 banks reached about $1.8 trillion , reflecting a 13% increase from 2025 .
9. India submitted its 7th National Report to which international convention?
A. UNFCCC
B. Convention on Biological Diversity
C. Ramsar Convention
D. UNCCD
✅ Answer: B. Convention on Biological Diversity
Explanation:
India submitted its 7th National Report to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) assessing progress toward 23 National Biodiversity Targets .
10. The World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2026 is being held in which city?
A. Mumbai
B. Bengaluru
C. New Delhi
D. Hyderabad
✅ Answer: C. New Delhi
Explanation:
The second edition of the World Para Athletics Grand Prix is being organised in New Delhi from 11–13 March 2026 .
11. Romania ratified the framework agreement of which international organization?
A. International Energy Agency
B. International Solar Alliance
C. OPEC
D. International Renewable Energy Agency
✅ Answer: B. International Solar Alliance
Explanation:
Romania ratified the International Solar Alliance (ISA) Framework Agreement , strengthening cooperation in solar energy.
12. Who was appointed as the Interim CEO of Fino Payments Bank ?
A. Vinay Tonse
B. Ketan Merchant
C. Rishi Gupta
D. Sanjay Agarwal
✅ Answer: B. Ketan Merchant
Explanation:
The RBI approved Ketan Merchant , the bank’s Chief Financial Officer , as Interim CEO of Fino Payments Bank .
13. Who became the new Supreme Leader of Iran after the death of Ali Khamenei?
A. Hassan Rouhani
B. Ebrahim Raisi
C. Mojtaba Khamenei
D. Ali Larijani
✅ Answer: C. Mojtaba Khamenei
Explanation:
Mojtaba Khamenei was appointed Supreme Leader of Iran by the Assembly of Experts .
14. The Freedom Shield joint military exercise is conducted between which two countries?
A. USA and Japan
B. USA and South Korea
C. USA and