to promote women entrepreneurship?
A. Stree Udyam
B. Gruha Lakshmi Digital Marketing
C. Shakti Portal
D. Mahila Vyapar
✅ Answer: B
Explanation:
The ‘Gruha Lakshmi Digital Marketing’ portal supports women-led enterprises.
Banking, Digital & Technology
Q16. Karnataka Bank won the IBA Banking Tech Award 2026 for:
A. Best Cyber Security
B. Best Digital Lending
C. Best Fintech & DPI Adoption
D. Best MSME Innovation
✅ Answer: C
Explanation:
Karnataka Bank was recognised for Best Fintech & DPI Adoption .
Q17. The ‘Inspiring Innovators’ skilling initiative was launched by:
A. MeitY & Google
B. MIB, PSA & Netflix Fund
C. Skill India & Amazon
D. NITI Aayog & Meta
✅ Answer: B
Explanation:
The initiative was launched jointly by Ministry of I&B, Principal Scientific Adviser, and Netflix Fund .
Appointments & Awards
Q18. Who was appointed as Director General of the National Investigation Agency (NIA)?
A. Sanjay Arora
B. Rakesh Aggarwal
C. Dinkar Gupta
D. Alok Verma
✅ Answer: B
Explanation:
Rakesh Aggarwal (1994-batch IPS) was appointed DG, NIA.
Q19. The Tyler Prize 2026 was awarded to:
A. Jane Goodall
B. Vandana Shiva
C. Toby Kiers
D. James Hansen
✅ Answer: C
Explanation:
Toby Kiers received the Tyler Prize for work on mycorrhizal fungi and climate regulation .
Q20. CSIR-NIScPR recently celebrated its:
A. 3rd Foundation Day
B. 4th Foundation Day
C. 5th Foundation Day
D. 10th Foundation Day
✅ Answer: C
Explanation:
CSIR-NIScPR celebrated its 5th Foundation Day , highlighting science communication and AI.
Reports & Global Outlook
Q21. The World Bank’s Global Economic Prospects (Jan 2026) projects India’s FY26 GDP growth at:
A. 6.5%
B. 6.8%
C. 7.0%
D. 7.2%
✅ Answer: D
Explanation:
World Bank projected 7.2% GDP growth for India in FY26.
Q22. Wikipedia partnered with tech firms primarily to:
A. Improve
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