1. Phase-II of the UMMID Programme was launched to strengthen the management of:
A) Infectious diseases
B) Rare genetic and inherited disorders
C) Cardiovascular diseases
D) Mental health disorders
Answer: B) Rare genetic and inherited disorders
Explanation:
The UMMID Programme focuses on improving diagnosis, management, and treatment support for inherited and rare genetic disorders in India.
2. The “For Women in Science International Awards” are jointly presented by UNESCO and:
A) Microsoft
B) Pfizer
C) L'Oréal
D) World Bank
Answer: C) L'Oréal
Explanation:
The L'Oréal–UNESCO Awards recognize women scientists for outstanding contributions to scientific research.
3. Which South African civilian honour was conferred on Salim Abdool Karim and Keertan Dheda?
A) Order of Freedom
B) Order of Mapungubwe
C) Order of National Service
D) Order of Excellence
Answer: B) Order of Mapungubwe
Explanation:
The Order of Mapungubwe is among South Africa’s highest civilian honours and recognizes exceptional achievements.
4. SEBI, NISM, and IICA signed an MoU mainly for strengthening:
A) Space technology cooperation
B) Agricultural development
C) Corporate governance and ESG initiatives
D) Defence research programmes
Answer: C) Corporate governance and ESG initiatives
Explanation:
The agreement focuses on improving governance practices and promoting Environmental, Social, and Governance initiatives.
5. The Government of Maharashtra signed MoUs with major companies mainly to boost:
A) Tourism development
B) Rural education
C) Energy and industrial growth
D) Space research
Answer: C) Energy and industrial growth
Explanation:
The agreements aim to increase industrial capacity and strengthen the energy sector.
6. Gurindervir Singh created history in which sporting event?
A) Long Jump
B) 200 metres
C) Marathon
D) 100 metres sprint
Answer: D) 100 metres sprint
Explanation:
Gurindervir Singh became the fastest Indian in the men’s 100-metre race at the Federation Cup.
7. RBI imposed a monetary penalty of ₹10.10 lakh on:
A) HDFC Bank
B) City Union Bank
C) Axis Bank
D) Punjab National Bank
Answer: B) City Union Bank
Explanation:
The penalty was imposed by RBI for regulatory non-compliance.
8. Revised RBI regulations on loan recovery and recovery agents will become effective from:
A) 1 July 2026
B) 1 August 2026
C) 1 October 2026
D) 1 January 2027