Q1. The Atal Vichal Agragami Assam Programme is primarily aimed at:

A. Providing startup grants to rural entrepreneurs
B. Offering monthly financial assistance to research scholars
C. Promoting vocational education in Assam
D. Funding private universities

Answer: B

Explanation:
The scheme provides monthly financial assistance to research scholars, strengthening state-level R&D capacity, academic retention, and innovation—aligned with NEP 2020 and the Atmanirbhar knowledge economy.

Q1. Punjab’s first Dog Sanctuary at Ludhiana is best seen as an example of which of the following governance approaches?

A. Wildlife conservation under the Forest Rights Act
B. Humane urban animal management linked with public health
C. Livestock productivity enhancement
D. Rural veterinary extension services

✅ Correct Answer: B

Explanation:
The dog sanctuary focuses on humane stray management, reducing dog-bite incidents and zoonotic risks in urban areas, making it a case study in municipal governance and public health, not wildlife or livestock policy.

Q1. India’s first Sleeper Vande Bharat train connects which of the following routes?

A. New Delhi – Jammu Tawi
B. Howrah – Kamakhya
C. Chennai – Bengaluru
D. Mumbai – Ahmedabad

✅ Answer: B

📝 Explanation:
India’s first Sleeper Vande Bharat was flagged off on the Howrah (Kolkata) – Kamakhya (Guwahati) route, marking the long-distance semi-high-speed rail phase and improving North-East connectivity.

MCQ 1: Electronics Exports & Industrial Policy

India’s electronics exports crossed USD 47 billion in 2025 mainly due to which factor?

A. Reduction in customs duties on imports
B. Expansion of Free Trade Agreements
C. Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme boosting smartphone exports
D. Increase in domestic consumption

? Answer: C

?? Explanation:
Smartphone exports contributed nearly two-thirds of electronics exports under the PLI scheme, highlighting the success of Make in India and integration into global value chains.

Q1. In January 2026, the Government of India blocked 242 illegal betting and gambling website links primarily to address which of the following concerns?

A. Cultural erosion
B. Cyber governance and financial fraud
C. Foreign exchange volatility
D. Media regulation

? Answer: B

Explanation:
Blocking illegal betting websites strengthens cyber governance, prevents financial fraud and money laundering, and supports enforcement under the IT Act and online gaming regulations.