1. The Ahmedabad (Sarkhej)–Dholera Semi High‑Speed Double Line rail project has been approved at an estimated cost of:
A) ₹15,000 crore
B) ₹20,667 crore
C) ₹25,000 crore
D) ₹18,500 crore
Answer: B) ₹20,667 crore
Explanation: The Union Cabinet gave a big rail boost to Gujarat – a ₹20,667 crore project that will transform connectivity to the Dholera Special Investment Region.
2. The ₹37,500 crore scheme approved by the Union Cabinet is aimed at promoting:
A) Solar energy projects
B) Surface coal and lignite gasification projects
C) Hydroelectric power plants
D) Nuclear energy expansion
Answer: B) Surface coal and lignite gasification projects
Explanation: This massive push for coal and lignite gasification will help India cut import dependence and meet its 100 million tonne gasification target by 2030 .
3. The Prime Minister Internship Scheme 2026 was launched to:
A) Provide financial support to startups
B) Give young people practical workplace experience and boost employability
C) Fund higher education abroad
D) Create government job reservations
Answer: B) Give young people practical workplace experience and boost employability
Explanation: The PM Internship Scheme 2026 is all about preparing India’s youth for the real world – hands‑on experience, better job readiness.
4. The Government of India has banned sugar exports until:
A) 31 August 2026
B) 30 September 2026
C) 31 October 2026
D) 31 December 2026
Answer: B) 30 September 2026
Explanation: To keep domestic supplies steady and control inflation, sugar exports are banned until 30 September 2026 – a sweet move for local consumers.
5. India’s export target for the current financial year (2026‑27) is:
A) 800 billion B) 900 billion
C) 1 trillion D) 1.2 trillion
Answer: C) 1 trillion **Explanation:** After a record **863 billion** in exports last year, India is now aiming for the $1 trillion mark – ambitious, but that’s the spirit.
6. Which state government approved the draft Uniform Civil Code Bill?
A) Gujarat
B) Uttarakhand
C) Assam
D) Madhya Pradesh
Answer: C) Assam
Explanation: The Assam government gave the green light to the draft UCC Bill – a major legal and political development in the state.
7. Uber has partnered with which Indian business group to set up its first data centre in India?
A) Tata Group
B) Reliance Group
C) Adani Group
D) Mahindra Group
Answer: C) Adani Group
Explanation: Uber and Adani Group joined forces for Uber’s first data centre in India – a big leap for its digital and engineering footprint.
8. Which feedstock has overtaken sugarcane to become the largest source