1.
The Government of India approved financial assistance of over ₹460 crore to which airline?
A. IndiGo
B. SpiceJet
C. Alliance Air
D. Air India Express
Answer: C
Explanation: The loan was sanctioned to Alliance Air to restore grounded aircraft and improve operations.
2.
The conservation project recently initiated by ASI is at:
A. Khajuraho Temple
B. Sun Temple, Modhera
C. Konark Sun Temple
D. Brihadeeswara Temple
Answer: C
Explanation: ASI launched a major preservation effort at the UNESCO-listed Konark Sun Temple.
3.
Which city has been selected under the Safe Cities Project 2026?
A. Indore
B. Bhopal
C. Ujjain
D. Dhar
Answer: D
Explanation: Dhar was chosen to improve urban safety, especially for women.
4.
Revised guidelines for the Technology Development and Investment Promotion Scheme were released by:
A. Piyush Goyal
B. Nitin Gadkari
C. Jyotiraditya Madhavrao Scindia
D. Ashwini Vaishnaw
Answer: C
Explanation: Scindia, as Communications Minister, released updated telecom policy guidelines.
5.
India’s only operating alkaline battery manufacturing facility was set up by:
A. Exide Industries
B. Amara Raja
C. Eveready Industries India Limited
D. Panasonic India
Answer: C
Explanation: Eveready established this facility in Samba, J&K.
6.
India International Water Week 2026 was inaugurated by:
A. Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
B. Bhupender Yadav
C. C. R. Patil
D. Kiren Rijiju
Answer: C
Explanation: Jal Shakti Minister C. R. Patil inaugurated the 9th edition.
7.
NAVER Corporation signed an MoU with which Indian company?
A. Infosys
B. Wipro
C. HCL
D. Tata Consultancy Services
Answer: D
Explanation: The partnership focuses on mapping and digital services.
8.
Which country overtook India as the largest maize exporter to Bangladesh?
A. USA
B. China
C. Argentina
D. Brazil
Answer: D
Explanation: Brazil has emerged as the top maize supplier to Bangladesh.
9.
India was placed in Category A (high-risk) by which organization?
A. WADA
B. IOC
C. Athletics Integrity Unit
D. FIFA
Answer: C
Explanation: AIU flagged India due to high doping violations.
10.
World Malaria Day is observed annually on:
A. 7 April
B.