1. The 1st state of the art 3D semiconductor packaging plant in India is being established in:
A. Gujarat
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Odisha
D. Karnataka
Answer: C
Rationale: The plant is under construction in Info Valley, Odisha to increase semiconductor capacity building.
The extension of PMGSY-III scheme has been up to:
A. 2026
B. 2027
C. 2028
D. 2030
Answer: C
Description: Its extension was approved by the Union Cabinet till March 2028 to enhance rural connectivity.
3. The Draft Sugarcane Control Order 2026 suggests to:
A. Cut down on sugar production.
B. raised export taxes.
C. Spread out minimum sugar mills spacing.
D. Privatize sugar mills.
Answer: C
Rationale: The reason behind the proposed distance increment is to make the sugar sector grow in an equal measure.
4. Shekha Jheel Bird Sanctuary has been introduced as the India:
A. 75th Ramsar Site
B. 90th Ramsar Site
C. 99th Ramsar Site
D. 100th Ramsar Site
Answer: C
Reasoning: Inclusion of it makes its total Ramsar sites 99 in India.
5. The record seafood exports in FY26 of India show: (Conceptual)
A. Agricultural downturn.
B. C. Strong world demand.
C. Reduced imports
D. Higher inflation
Answer: B
Rationale: Higher exports will be a sign of high demand in the international market and enhanced production.
6. The Goldman Environmental Prize 2026 was special as:
A. It was hosted in India.
B. It exclusively had Asian winners.
C. It only honoured women.
D. It concentrated on climate change alone.
Answer: C
Rationale: It was the inaugural all-women cohort of the award.
7. India improved its relations with South Korea to:
A. Strategic Partnership
B. Economic Alliance
C. Futuristic Partnership
D. Defence Treaty
Answer: C
Rationale: Futuristic Partnership is a term that implies increased collaboration.
8. ISSF Junior World Cup 2026 is taking place in:
A. India
B. UAE
C. Egypt
D. Germany
Answer: C
Background: The uprising started in Cairo, Egypt.
9. What will be the event in Tashkent in 2027?
A. Olympics
B. Asian Games
C. World Para Athletics Championships.
D. Commonwealth Games
Answer: C
Reason: It will host the 13 th edition of the championships.
10. World Book and Copyright Day is celebrated by UNESCO on:
A. 21 April
B. 22 April
C. 23 April
D. 24 April
Answer: C
Rationale: It encourages copyright awareness and reading.