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15. Who was elected as the President of CII for 2026‑27, succeeding Rajiv Memani?
A) Uday Kotak
B) R Mukundan
C) N. Chandrasekaran
D) Sanjiv Puri
Answer: B) R Mukundan
Explanation: The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) elected R Mukundan as its President for 2026‑27 – a new leadership chapter.
16. Peter Magyar was sworn in as the new Prime Minister of which country?
A) Poland
B) Czech Republic
C) Hungary
D) Slovakia
Answer: C) Hungary
Explanation: After his party’s parliamentary victory, Peter Magyar took oath as Hungary’s new Prime Minister.
17. Himanta Biswa Sarma was sworn in as Chief Minister of Assam for:
A) First term
B) Second consecutive term
C) Third term
D) Fourth term
Answer: B) Second consecutive term
Explanation: The senior BJP leader Himanta Biswa Sarma returned as Assam CM for a second consecutive term – continuity in leadership.
18. The third edition of “Kalam & Kavach” will be inaugurated by:
A) Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh
B) Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth
C) Prime Minister Narendra Modi
D) National Security Adviser Ajit Doval
Answer: B) Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth
Explanation: Sanjay Seth will inaugurate the third edition of “Kalam & Kavach” at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi – focusing on defence innovation.
19. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved Thriveni Earthmovers acquiring a stake in:
A) Tata Motors
B) Lloyds Engineering Works Limited (LEWL)
C) Larsen & Toubro
D) BHEL
Answer: B) Lloyds Engineering Works Limited (LEWL)
Explanation: The CCI cleared Thriveni Earthmovers buying a 7.14% stake in Lloyds Engineering Works Limited , along with a three‑entity merger.
20. Samsung Electronics crossed a historic market valuation of:
A) 500 billion B) 750 billion
C) 1 trillion D) 1.5 trillion
Answer: C) 1 trillion **Explanation:** Driven by AI‑related semiconductor demand, **Samsung Electronics** hit a stunning **1 trillion market cap** – a tech milestone.
21. International Day of Families is celebrated every year on:
A) May 14
B) May 15
C) May 16
D) May 17
Answer: B) May 15
Explanation: 15 May is the International Day of Families – a gentle reminder to call your loved ones and celebrate the bonds that matter most.
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