1. Which title has India’s steel sector proudly held since 2018?
A) Largest steel producer in the world
B) Second‑largest steel producer in the world
C) Third‑largest steel producer in the world
D) Fastest‑growing steel producer
Answer: B) Second‑largest steel producer in the world
Explanation: India’s steel industry has been the world’s second‑largest steel producer since 2018 – a shining example of how the sector has earned its “sunrise sector” tag.
2. Where was the India Aircraft Leasing and Financing Summit 2.0 organised?
A) Mumbai
B) Delhi
C) GIFT City, Gandhinagar
D) Bengaluru
Answer: C) GIFT City, Gandhinagar
Explanation: The summit was hosted at Gujarat International Finance Tec‑City (GIFT City) in Gandhinagar, bringing together aviation finance leaders under one roof.
3. Which Indian archery team won a historic gold at the Archery World Cup Stage 2 in Shanghai?
A) Men’s recurve team
B) Women’s compound team
C) Women’s recurve team
D) Mixed recurve team
Answer: C) Women’s recurve team
Explanation: India’s women’s recurve archery team struck gold in Shanghai, scripting a proud, historic moment for Indian archery on the world stage.
4. Who became the second youngest Grandmaster in chess history?
A) Gukesh D
B) Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa
C) Faustino Oro
D) Nodirbek Abdusattorov
Answer: C) Faustino Oro
Explanation: At just 12 years, 6 months and 26 days , Argentina’s Faustino Oro became the second youngest Grandmaster ever – a true chess wizard in the making.
5. Which two central bank chiefs signed an MoU to strengthen cooperation?
A) RBI Governor and Federal Reserve Chair
B) RBI Governor and ECB President
C) RBI Governor and Bank of England Governor
D) RBI Governor and People’s Bank of China Governor
Answer: B) RBI Governor and ECB President
Explanation: RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra and ECB President Christine Lagarde signed the MoU, a significant step for global central banking coordination.
6. How much penalty did RBI impose on Yes Bank for KYC non‑compliance?
A) ₹5 lakh
B) ₹31.80 lakh
C) ₹50 lakh
D) ₹1 crore
Answer: B) ₹31.80 lakh
Explanation: The RBI fined Yes Bank ₹31.80 lakh for flouting KYC norms – a reminder that no bank can afford to take compliance lightly.
7. Which bank was fined ₹5 lakh by RBI for deposit regulation violations?
A) Punjab National Bank
B) Himachal Pradesh Gramin Bank, Mandi
C) Bank of Baroda
D) State Bank of India
Answer: B) Himachal Pradesh Gramin Bank, Mandi
Explanation: Himachal Pradesh Gramin Bank, Mandi faced a ₹5 lakh penalty for lapses related to deposit rules and statutory compliance.
8. Who took oath as the 9th Chief Minister of West Bengal?
A) Mamata Banerjee
B) Suvendu Adhikari
C) Amit Shah
D) Dilip Ghosh
Answer: B) Suvendu Adhikari
Explanation: In a major political shift, Suvendu Adhikari was sworn in as the 9th CM of West Bengal, leading the first‑ever BJP government in the state.
9. Who was appointed as the new Chief of Defence Staff (CDS)?
A) General Manoj Pande
B) Lieutenant General NS Raja Subramani (Retd)
C) Air Chief Marshal V.R. Chaudhari
D) Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan
Answer: B) Lieutenant General NS Raja Subramani (Retd)
Explanation: The government appointed Lieutenant General NS Raja Subramani as the new CDS and also as Secretary of the Department of Military Affairs.
10. Laura Virginia Fernández Delgado was sworn in as the President of which country?
A) Panama
B) Colombia
C) Costa Rica
D) Honduras
Answer: C) Costa Rica
Explanation: At age 39, Laura Virginia Fernández Delgado took oath as the 50th President of Costa Rica – a fresh, young face in Latin American leadership.
11. The 10th edition of India‑Australia Defence Policy Talks was held in which city?
A) Sydney
B) Melbourne
C) New Delhi
D) Canberra
Answer: C) New Delhi
Explanation: The 10th India‑Australia Defence Policy Talks took place in New Delhi, reflecting the growing strategic and defence ties between the two nations.
12. Which facility did Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh review at Banaras Hindu University?
A) IIT BHU
B) SATHI (Sophisticated Analytical & Technical Help Institute)
C) BHU Innovation Cell
D) Central Library
Answer: B) SATHI
Explanation: Dr. Jitendra Singh visited BHU to review the SATHI facility , set up with support from the Department of Science & Technology, to boost analytical research.
13. CSIR‑IIIM Jammu signed an MoU with which organisation to boost the startup ecosystem in J&K?
A) NITI Aayog
B) J&K Bank
C) JKEDI
D) Startup India
Answer: C) JKEDI
Explanation: CSIR‑IIIM Jammu partnered with the Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) – a welcome move for young entrepreneurs in the region.
14. The Buyer‑Seller Meet inaugurated by Dr. Jitendra Singh in Mumbai was a prelude to which festival?
A) Kumbh Mela
B) Lavender Festival 2026
C) India International Science Festival
D) Swachh Sagar Campaign
Answer: B) Lavender Festival 2026
Explanation: The Buyer‑Seller Meet at CSIR Innovation Complex, Mumbai, served as a curtain‑raiser for the upcoming Lavender Festival 2026 .
15. International Nurses Day is observed every year on:
A) May 10
B) May 11
C) May 12
D) May 13
Answer: C) May 12
Explanation: 12 May is set aside as International Nurses Day – a heartfelt salute to nurses worldwide for their selfless service to healthcare and society.
16. Which Indian standards body hosted the 35th Plenary of ISO/TC 20/SC 14 for the first time?