of capital that has been approved in this project?
a) [?]4,829 crore
b) [?]6,957 crore
c) [?]10,083 crore
d) [?]11,440 crore
Answer: b) [?]6,957 crore
Explanation The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs ratified the project at a capital cost of [?]6,957 crore in total.
Article 9: CCEA Accepts Increase in MSP on Rabi Crops.
1. What was the absolute increase in MSP ([?]/quintal) of which Rabi crop did the marketing season, 2026-27, show the greatest increase?
a) Lentil (Masur)
b) Wheat
c) Safflower
d) Rapeseed & Mustard
Answer: c) Safflower
Description: The greatest absolute change was in Safflower, which increased by [?]600 per quintal.
2. This policy of repairing MSP at 1.5 times the cost of production was initially announced in what Union Budget?
a) Budget 2014-15
b) Budget 2016-17
c) Budget 2018-19
d) Budget 2020-21
Answer: c) Budget 2018-19
Rationale: The policy declared in the Union Budget of 2018-19 is consistent with the decision.
Article 10: Union Cabinet for 3% DA-DR Hike.
1. The increase in instalment of Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief becomes effective since:
a) January 1, 2025
b) July 1, 2025
c) October 1, 2025
d) April 1, 2026
Answer: b) July 1, 2025
Explanation: The increase will be effective as of July 1, 2025, like any other biannual update of DA/DR.
2. How much is the total effect on exchequer per annum with this increase?
a) Approximately RS5,862 crore
b) Approximately RS6,957 crore
c) Approximately RS10,084 crore
d) Approximately RS11,440 crore
Answer: c) of the order of RS10,084 crore.
Explanation: The net effect on exchequer is estimated at RS10,083.96 crore /annum.
Article 11: Aatmanirbharta mission in Pulses.
1. Of the Mission of Aatmanirbharta in Pulses what is the chief purpose?
a) 50 percent growth in the exports of pulses.
b) To be self sufficient in production of pulses.
c) To lower the price of the pulses to the market, so that they become affordable to consumers.
d) To encourage organic pulses farming.
Reason: b) To become self-sufficient in the production of pulses.
Purpose: This is to attain self-reliance and decrease the reliance of India on imports of pulses.
2. Who is in charge of breeder seed production under this mission?
a) NAFED
b) FSSAI
c) ICAR
d) NCCF
Answer: c) ICAR
Explanation: The plan is that ICAR ( Indian Council of Agricultural Research ) will oversee breeder seed production.
Article 12: Biomedical Research Career Programme Phase-3.
1. The third stage of the Biomedical Research Career Programme (BRCP) is the international partner.
World Health Organization (WHO) a)
b) Wellcome Trust, UK
c) USA, National Institutes of Health.
d) Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
Answer: b) Wellcome Trust, UK
Explanation: The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) is undertaking the implementation of the program with the help of the Wellcome Trust, UK.
2. What is one of the major goals of BRCP Phase-III?
a) To minimize the number of researchers travelling overseas.
b) To develop the capacity of world-class biomedical research in India.
c) To concentrate on commercialization of drugs.
d) To privatise government research laboratories.
Answer: b) To create a world-class biomedical research in India.
Explanation: Development of the best biomedical research in India is one of the primary goals.
Article 13: India Re-elected in ICAO Council.
1. What section of ICAO Council was re-elected by India in 2025?
a) Part I
b) Part II
c) Part III
d) Part IV
Answer: b) Part II
Rationale: India was re-elected into Part II of the ICAO Council, made up of those states who contribute to international air navigation the most.
2. A diplomatic reception in: brought out the campaign of re-election in India.
a) Montreal, Canada
b) New York, USA
c) New Delhi, India
d) Geneva, Switzerland
Answer: c) New Delhi, India
Elaboration: The paper states that as part of the campaign, a diplomatic reception was held in New Delhi in September 2025.
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1. At what time does the BBNJ Agreement come into force?
a) June 2023
b) January 2026
c) September 2025
d) October 2025
Answer: b) January 2026
Explanation: This treaty with 60 ratifications approved is to take effect in January 2026.
2. What is the implementing agreement of the BBNJ Agreement?
a) Convention on the Biological Diversity (CBD).
b) United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
c) Kyoto Protocol
d) Paris Agreement
Response: 2) United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
Rationale: The entire name of the treaty is the Agreement under UNCLOS on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction.
Article 15: IAEA Approves Maldives membership.
1. The Maldives became a member of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
a) 180th
b) 181st
c) 179th
d) 182nd
Answer: b) 181st
Explanation: According to the article, the number of member states at the IAEA now stands at 181 with the membership of the Maldives.
2. Who was the head of an Indian delegation in the 69 th IAEA General Conference?
a) the Union Minister of Science and Technology.
b) The Foreign Secretary
c) Ajit Kumar Mohanty, the chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission.
d) The Ambassador to Austria
Response: c) Ajit Kumar Mohanty, Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission.
Explanation: The head of the Indian delegation was Ajit Kumar Mohanty who is also the Secretary of the Department of Atomic Energy.