Answer: B. Taxation
Explanation: Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs handles indirect taxes like GST and customs.
Q11. RBI has deferred the implementation of the CME framework to:
A. 1 May 2026
B. 1 June 2026
C. 1 July 2026
D. 1 August 2026
Answer: C. 1 July 2026
Explanation: Reserve Bank of India postponed the revised Capital Market Exposure norms.
Q12. Ind AS compliance has been made mandatory for insurers by:
A. SEBI
B. RBI
C. IRDAI
D. NABARD
Answer: C. IRDAI
Explanation: Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India mandated adoption from 1 April 2026.
Q13. The ₹1,950 crore defence contract was signed with:
A. HAL
B. DRDO
C. BEL
D. BHEL
Answer: C. BEL
Explanation: Bharat Electronics Limited will supply mountain radar systems to the IAF.
Q14. ‘Malwan’ is associated with:
A. Missile system
B. Submarine
C. Anti-Submarine Warfare Craft
D. Aircraft carrier
Answer: C. Anti-Submarine Warfare Craft
Explanation: Built by Cochin Shipyard Limited, it enhances naval defence.
Q15. INS Shachi and ICGS Achal were built by:
A. Mazagon Dock
B. Cochin Shipyard
C. Goa Shipyard Limited
D. Hindustan Shipyard
Answer: C. Goa Shipyard Limited
Explanation: Goa Shipyard Limited achieved this milestone in indigenous shipbuilding.
Q16. Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth has been appointed as:
A. Army Chief
B. Vice Chief of Army Staff
C. Defence Secretary
D. CDS
Answer: B. Vice Chief of Army Staff
Explanation: He assumed charge as VCOAS.
Q17. Burra Vamsi Rama Mohan is associated with:
A. NTPC
B. Power Grid Corporation
C. ONGC
D. GAIL
Answer: B. Power Grid Corporation
Explanation: He has been appointed CMD of Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd.
Q18. The ICP App launched by Costa Rica helps in:
A. Weather forecasting
B. Identifying venomous snakes
C. Forest mapping
D. Disaster management
Answer: B. Identifying venomous snakes
Explanation: It helps users identify dangerous snakes and avoid misidentification risks.
Q19. CCMS Portal is related to:
A. Banking services
B. Parliamentary functioning
C. Health services
D. Education system
Answer: B. Parliamentary functioning
Explanation: Launched by Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs to manage consultative committees.
Q20. SHe-Box Portal is related to:
A. Cybersecurity
B. Women safety at workplace
C. Child protection
D. Digital banking
Answer: B. Women safety at workplace
Explanation: Launched by