Shri P Narayanan was awarded Padma Vibhushan 2026 in Literature and Education from Kerala.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Shri P Narayanan was indeed awarded the Padma Vibhushan 2026 in the field of Literature and Education from Kerala.
Current Affairs
Daily current affairs questions for SSC, UPSC, Railway, Banking and all competitive exams.
Ms. N Rajam was awarded Padma Vibhushan 2026 in Art from ___.
- Uttar Pradesh
- Maharashtra
- Tamil Nadu
- Madhya Pradesh
Answer: Uttar Pradesh
Ms. N Rajam, the legendary Hindustani violinist, was awarded the Padma Vibhushan 2026 in Art from Uttar Pradesh.
In which field was Shri K T Thomas awarded the Padma Vibhushan 2026?
- Public Affairs
- Literature and Education
- Art
- Social Work
Answer: Public Affairs
Shri K T Thomas, former Chief Justice of India, was awarded the Padma Vibhushan 2026 in Public Affairs from Kerala.
Which Padma Award was conferred on Shri Dharmendra Singh Deol (Posthumous) in 2026?
- Padma Vibhushan
- Padma Bhushan
- Padma Shri
- Bharat Ratna
Answer: Padma Vibhushan
Shri Dharmendra Singh Deol was posthumously awarded the Padma Vibhushan 2026 in the field of Art from Maharashtra.
The 'Make in India' initiative was launched by PM Modi in ___ to promote India as a global manufacturing hub.
- 2014
- 2016
- 2012
- 2018
Answer: 2014
'Make in India' was launched on September 25, 2014, with the goal of transforming India into a global design and manufacturing hub across 25 sectors.
India's National Quantum Mission was approved with an outlay of approximately how much for 2023-2031?
- Rs 6,003 crore
- Rs 3,000 crore
- Rs 10,000 crore
- Rs 1,500 crore
Answer: Rs 6,003 crore
India's National Quantum Mission was approved with Rs 6,003 crore to develop quantum computing, communication, sensing, and materials technologies.
How many sectors are covered under India's Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme?
- 14
- 10
- 8
- 20
Answer: 14
India's PLI scheme covers 14 key sectors including mobile manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, textiles, food processing, telecom, and specialty steel.
India's ___ payment system has become one of the world's fastest-growing digital payment platforms.
- UPI
- SWIFT
- NEFT
- CHIPS
Answer: UPI
UPI (Unified Payments Interface), developed by NPCI, processes over 10 billion transactions per month and is India's flagship digital payment infrastructure.
India's UPI payment system has been adopted in multiple countries outside India for cross-border transactions.
- True
- False
Answer: True
UPI has been expanded to over 20 countries including Singapore, UAE, France, UK, and several others for cross-border payments.
India holds a permanent membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO).
- True
- False
Answer: True
India became a full member of the SCO in 2017. The SCO is a Eurasian political, economic and security alliance. India hosted the SCO Summit virtually in 2023.
PM Modi visited the US in February 2025 and met which US President?
- Donald Trump
- Joe Biden
- Kamala Harris
- Barack Obama
Answer: Donald Trump
PM Narendra Modi visited Washington DC in February 2025 and held bilateral talks with President Trump, discussing defence, trade, and technology cooperation.
India's total installed renewable energy capacity crossed which milestone in 2025?
- 200 GW
- 150 GW
- 100 GW
- 250 GW
Answer: 200 GW
India's total renewable energy capacity surpassed 200 GW in 2025, on track towards its target of 500 GW by 2030.
Which of the following groups of countries joined BRICS as full members in 2024-25?
- Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, UAE
- Turkey, Indonesia, Mexico, Argentina
- Saudi Arabia, Nigeria, Pakistan, Vietnam
- Bangladesh, Kazakhstan, Cuba, Bolivia
Answer: Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, UAE
Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the UAE joined BRICS as full members, expanding the bloc significantly.
ISRO's SpaDeX mission demonstrated space docking technology for the first time by an Asian country.
- True
- False
Answer: False
China had already demonstrated space docking before India's SpaDeX. India became the 4th country (after USA, Russia, China) to achieve this.
ISRO's Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) successfully demonstrated docking in January 2025, making India the ___ country to achieve this.
- 4th
- 3rd
- 5th
- 2nd
Answer: 4th
With SpaDeX's successful docking, India became the 4th country after USA, Russia, and China to demonstrate space docking technology.
Who became the Chief Minister of Delhi after BJP's victory in the 2025 Delhi Assembly Elections?
- Rekha Gupta
- Parvesh Verma
- Manoj Tiwari
- Harsh Malhotra
Answer: Rekha Gupta
Rekha Gupta was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Delhi after BJP won the February 2025 Delhi Assembly Elections, ending AAP's decade-long rule.
Maha Kumbh 2025 was held at which location in Uttar Pradesh?
- Prayagraj
- Varanasi
- Mathura
- Ayodhya
Answer: Prayagraj
Maha Kumbh 2025 was held at Prayagraj (Triveni Sangam — confluence of Ganga, Yamuna, and mythical Saraswati), the largest religious gathering in the world.
India hosted the G20 Summit in 2023 under the theme 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam — One Earth, One Family, One ___'.
- Future
- World
- Mission
- Vision
Answer: Future
India's G20 Presidency theme 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam — One Earth, One Family, One Future' was drawn from the Maha Upanishad, reflecting inclusive development.
Who won the Nobel Peace Prize 2024?
- Nihon Hidankyo
- Narges Mohammadi
- ICAN
- Malala Yousafzai
Answer: Nihon Hidankyo
Nihon Hidankyo, a Japanese organization of atomic bomb survivors (hibakusha), won the Nobel Peace Prize 2024 for its efforts towards a world free of nuclear weapons.
Sabyasachi Mukherjee received dual science recognition in 2025. Which two awards did he win?
- Fields Medal (mathematics) and Infosys Prize 2025 in the same year
- Vigyan Ratna (RVP 2025) and Infosys Prize 2025 in Mathematical Sciences
- Infosys Prize 2025 (Maths) and Vigyan Yuva-SSB (RVP 2025) in the same year
- Padma Shri and Infosys Prize 2025 in the same year
Answer: The Infosys Prize 2025 in Mathematical Sciences (Bengaluru, announced Nov 2025) and the Vigyan Yuva–Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar under the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar 2025 (announced Oct 2025)
Sabyasachi Mukherjee of TIFR Mumbai was recognised twice in 2025 for his work in complex dynamics and connections between Mandelbrot sets and Kleinian groups. The Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar 2025 was announced on 26 October 2025 by the Ministry of Science and Technology (PIB PRID:2182615). The Infosys Prize 2025 was announced on 12 November 2025. Both recognitions cover the same body of mathematical research, from two entirely different institutions.