Q1. Which institution has been granted ‘Deemed to be University’ status recently?
A. NCERT
B. IGNOU
C. NIOS
D. CBSE
Answer: A. NCERT
Explanation: The Ministry of Education conferred this status on National Council of Educational Research and Training based on the recommendation of the University Grants Commission.
Q2. The deadline for OTT platforms to implement SIM-binding compliance has been extended till:
A. 30 June 2026
B. 31 December 2026
C. 31 March 2027
D. 1 January 2026
Answer: B. 31 December 2026
Explanation: The Department of Telecommunications extended the deadline to ensure smoother compliance.
Q3. The curriculum on Computational Thinking (CT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) was launched by:
A. Narendra Modi
B. Dharmendra Pradhan
C. Ashwini Vaishnaw
D. Rajnath Singh
Answer: B. Dharmendra Pradhan
Explanation: Dharmendra Pradhan launched the curriculum to promote digital skills in education.
Q4. The India SDG Dashboard has been developed by MoSPI in collaboration with:
A. World Bank
B. IMF
C. UNRCO
D. NITI Aayog
Answer: C. UNRCO
Explanation: United Nations Resident Coordinator Office partnered with Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation.
Q5. DGCA signed an MoU with which institution for aviation skill development?
A. IIT Delhi
B. IIM Ahmedabad
C. Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya
D. NIT Trichy
Answer: C. Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya
Explanation: Directorate General of Civil Aviation partnered with Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya.
Q6. India’s first coal-to-ammonium nitrate plant will be set up in:
A. Jharkhand
B. Chhattisgarh
C. Odisha
D. West Bengal
Answer: C. Odisha
Explanation: The project will be developed at Lakhanpur by Bharat Coal Gasification and Chemicals Limited and Mahanadi Coalfields Limited.
Q7. According to IRENA, India ranked which in renewable energy market in 2025?
A. First
B. Second
C. Third
D. Fourth
Answer: C. Third
Explanation: As per International Renewable Energy Agency, India became the third-largest renewable energy market globally.
Q8. Who authored the book “Tides of Time: Bharat’s History through Murals in Parliament” ?
A. Shashi Tharoor
B. Sudha Murty
C. Amish Tripathi
D. Ramachandra Guha
Answer: B. Sudha Murty
Explanation: The book was written by Sudha Murty and released by Jagdeep Dhankhar.
Q9. International Day for Mine Awareness is observed on:
A. 1 April
B. 2 April
C. 4 April
D. 7 April
Answer: C. 4 April
Explanation: Observed by the United Nations to raise awareness on mine action.
Q10. The interest rate for FRB 2028 for April–October 2026 is:
A. 6%
B. 7.5%
C. 8.2%
D. 17%