Q1. The Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) recently achieved criticality in which location?
A. Tarapur
B. Kalpakkam
C. Kudankulam
D. Rawatbhata
Answer: B. Kalpakkam
Explanation: The 500 MW PFBR at Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu, marks a key step in India’s three-stage nuclear energy programme.
Q2. The impeachment motion against Chief Election Commissioner was rejected by:
A. Lok Sabha only
B. Rajya Sabha only
C. Supreme Court
D. Both Houses of Parliament
Answer: D. Both Houses of Parliament
Explanation: The motion against Gyanesh Kumar was rejected by both Houses, allowing him to continue.
Q3. India added how much wind energy capacity in FY 2025–26?
A. 4.5 GW
B. 5.2 GW
C. 6.05 GW
D. 7.1 GW
Answer: C. 6.05 GW
Explanation: This is the highest-ever annual addition, reflecting rapid renewable energy expansion.
Q4. ASISSE survey is related to:
A. Agriculture sector
B. Manufacturing sector
C. Services sector
D. Banking sector
Answer: C. Services sector
Explanation: The Annual Survey of Incorporated Services Sector Enterprises aims to improve data on India’s services economy.
Q5. India signed an MoU with which country for a UAV and satellite lab?
A. USA
B. France
C. Russia
D. Japan
Answer: C. Russia
Explanation: The lab will be set up at Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University.
Q6. The Ministry of Ports signed an agreement with which organization?
A. World Bank
B. KOICA
C. JICA
D. IMF
Answer: B. KOICA
Explanation: Korea International Cooperation Agency will support maritime skill development.
Q7. SAMPANN is associated with:
A. Agriculture subsidies
B. Pension management system
C. Defence logistics
D. Taxation
Answer: B. Pension management system
Explanation: Developed by Department of Telecommunications, it digitizes pension administration.
Q8. bob SAMVAD launched by Bank of Baroda is:
A. Loan scheme
B. AI chatbot platform
C. Payment gateway
D. Insurance service
Answer: B. AI chatbot platform
Explanation: Bank of Baroda introduced it as a multilingual conversational platform.
Q9. RBI kept FPI investment limits unchanged for which instruments?
A. Only equities
B. Only bonds
C. G-Secs, SGSs, and corporate bonds
D. Only treasury bills
Answer: C. G-Secs, SGSs, and corporate bonds
Explanation: Reserve Bank of India maintained limits to ensure market stability.
Q10. RBI cancelled the licence of which bank?
A. PMC Bank
B. Yes Bank
C. Shirpur Merchants’ Co-operative Bank
D. Saraswat Bank
Answer: C. Shirpur Merchants’ Co-operative Bank
Explanation: The bank ceased operations