1.
Which ministry will implement new online gaming regulations from 1 May 2026?
A. Ministry of Home Affairs
B. Ministry of Finance
C. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
D. Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
Answer: C
Explanation: MeitY is responsible for digital governance and will regulate online gaming to ensure safety and transparency.
2.
India’s first AI-based Agricultural Intelligence Ecosystem has been launched by:
A. IIT Delhi
B. Indian Institute of Technology Ropar
C. ICAR
D. NITI Aayog
Answer: B
Explanation: IIT Ropar developed this ecosystem to support precision farming and data-driven agriculture.
3.
The Eco-Sensitive Zone recently notified surrounds which wildlife sanctuary?
A. Kaziranga Wildlife Sanctuary
B. Gir Wildlife Sanctuary
C. Barasingha Wildlife Sanctuary
D. Sundarbans Wildlife Sanctuary
Answer: C
Explanation: A 7 sq km ESZ was declared around Barasingha Wildlife Sanctuary to enhance ecological protection.
4.
Atal Pension Yojana has achieved which milestone?
A. 5 crore enrolments
B. 7 crore enrolments
C. 8 crore enrolments
D. Atal Pension Yojana crossing 9 crore enrolments
Answer: D
Explanation: The scheme crossed 9 crore enrolments, reflecting increased social security coverage.
5.
The ‘VM Frames’ competition was launched to commemorate:
A. 100 years of Independence
B. 75 years of Constitution
C. 50 years of Doordarshan
D. 150 years of Vande Mataram
Answer: D
Explanation: The initiative promotes filmmaking to celebrate 150 years of Vande Mataram.
6.
India’s first intra-city drone delivery trial was conducted in:
A. Mumbai
B. Hyderabad
C. Delhi
D. Bengaluru
Answer: D
Explanation: Bengaluru hosted the pilot project led by FedEx and IIT Madras.
7.
National Panchayati Raj Day is observed on:
A. 23 April
B. 24 April
C. 25 April
D. 26 April
Answer: B
Explanation: It marks the implementation of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment in 1993.
8.
Which entity received approval to open a reinsurance branch in GIFT City?
A. LIC
B. HDFC Life
C. Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company
D. Allianz
Answer: C
Explanation: ADNIC is expanding into India’s international financial hub at GIFT City.
9.
The BSE Housing Finance Index tracks:
A. IT companies
B. Banking stocks
C. Insurance firms
D. Housing finance companies
Answer: D
Explanation: It is a