Answer: C) 1 October 2026
Explanation:
The revised framework aims to strengthen transparency and customer protection during loan recovery.
9. The Energy, Food Security and Economic Resilience Facility was established by:
A) Asian Development Bank
B) World Bank
C) International Monetary Fund
D) Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
Answer: D) Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
Explanation:
AIIB created this facility to support countries affected by geopolitical and economic disruptions.
10. RBI announced a record surplus transfer of how much to the Government of India for FY2025–26?
A) ₹1.75 lakh crore
B) ₹2.10 lakh crore
C) ₹2.87 lakh crore
D) ₹3.25 lakh crore
Answer: C) ₹2.87 lakh crore
Explanation:
This became the highest surplus transfer announced by RBI for the financial year.
11. Which organisation released the Quarterly Bulletin on Unincorporated Sector Enterprises?
A) NITI Aayog
B) National Statistics Office
C) RBI
D) Ministry of Finance
Answer: B) National Statistics Office
Explanation:
NSO released the bulletin for January–March 2026 to provide insights into unincorporated sector performance.
12. Karnataka Grameena Bank received an award for outstanding performance under:
A) PM Jan Dhan Yojana
B) PM-KISAN
C) Atal Pension Yojana
D) Mudra Yojana
Answer: C) Atal Pension Yojana
Explanation:
The bank was recognized by PFRDA for its excellent enrolment performance under APY.
13. India, China, and Japan raised concerns regarding which country's steel safeguard measures?
A) Germany
B) United States
C) France
D) United Kingdom
Answer: D) United Kingdom
Explanation:
Several WTO members questioned the UK's steel safeguard policies.
14. The tenure of Anurag Garg as Director General of NCB was extended until:
A) March 2027
B) July 2027
C) December 2027
D) January 2028
Answer: B) July 2027
Explanation:
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved the extension of his tenure.
15. A Ring Gantry-based Linear Accelerator was commissioned mainly for:
A) Space research
B) Missile testing
C) Advanced cancer treatment
D) Weather monitoring
Answer: C) Advanced cancer treatment
Explanation:
The system improves precision and effectiveness in radiation oncology treatment.
16. India successfully conducted the test-firing of:
A) Agni-5
B) BrahMos-II
C) Agni-1