preparedness against:
A. Piracy
B. Oil price shocks
C. Hazardous and noxious substance spills
D. Cyber threats
? Answer: C
?? Explanation:
HNS drills improve marine environmental safety , a growing concern in Indo-Pacific maritime governance .
MCQ 13: Sports & Soft Power
Vidarbha winning its first Vijay Hazare Trophy reflects:
A. Decline of metropolitan teams
B. Privatization of cricket administration
C. Depth and decentralisation of domestic cricket talent
D. Increased foreign player participation
? Answer: C
?? Explanation:
The win highlights strong domestic structures beyond traditional centres , contributing to sports-based soft power.
MCQ 14: Health Governance & Multilateral Funding
World Bank funding for West Bengal’s Health System Reform Program primarily supports:
A. Medical tourism
B. Urban healthcare privatization
C. Equitable access to quality healthcare
D. Defence health infrastructure
? Answer: C
?? Explanation:
The program aims at equity, quality, and life expectancy , aligning with SDG-3 (Good Health & Well-Being) .
MCQ 15: AI in Life Sciences
The ‘Disobind’ tool developed by NCBS–TIFR is significant because it:
A. Detects genetic mutations
B. Predicts protein–protein binding behaviour
C. Maps human genomes
D. Automates vaccine trials
? Answer: B
?? Explanation:
Disobind uses deep learning to study intrinsically disordered proteins , aiding drug discovery and biotechnology research .
Month: Current Affairs - January 21, 2026
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