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.
Current Affairs
Daily current affairs questions for SSC, UPSC, Railway, Banking and all competitive exams.
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.
India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is headquartered in ___.
- New Delhi
- Hyderabad
- Bengaluru
- Pune
Answer: New Delhi
DRDO's headquarters is in New Delhi. It has 52 laboratories across India working on various defence technologies including missiles, aircraft, electronics, and materials.
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 tiger population as per the 2022 census was approximately ___, the highest in the world.
- 3,167
- 2,500
- 1,800
- 4,000
Answer: 3,167
India's 2022 tiger census recorded approximately 3,167 tigers — the highest in the world — a success of Project Tiger launched in 1973.
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 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.
The Right to Information Act in India was enacted in the year ___.
- 2005
- 2000
- 2010
- 1997
Answer: 2005
The RTI Act 2005 gives citizens the right to access information from public authorities, promoting transparency and accountability in governance.
INS Vikrant is India's first domestically designed and built aircraft carrier, commissioned in 2022.
- True
- False
Answer: True
INS Vikrant was commissioned on September 2, 2022. It is built at Cochin Shipyard Limited and is India's first domestically manufactured aircraft carrier.
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.
India won more than 5 gold medals at the Paris Olympics 2024.
- True
- False
Answer: False
India won 6 medals at Paris Olympics 2024 (1 silver, 5 bronze) but no gold medals. Neeraj Chopra won silver in javelin throw.
Goa has had its own civil code predating the Indian Constitution, and is often cited as an example of UCC in practice.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Goa follows the Portuguese Civil Code of 1867 (Goa Civil Code), which applies uniformly to all citizens regardless of religion — making it a de facto example of UCC.
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.
The Union Budget 2025-26 was the ___ consecutive budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
- 8th
- 7th
- 6th
- 5th
Answer: 8th
FM Nirmala Sitharaman presented her 8th consecutive Union Budget on February 1, 2025, setting a world record for most consecutive budget presentations.
Which state became the first in India to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in 2025?
- Uttarakhand
- Himachal Pradesh
- Goa
- Gujarat
Answer: Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand became the first Indian state to implement the UCC, with rules notified in 2025, covering marriage, divorce, inheritance, and adoption.
India's defence exports in FY 2024-25 reached which record value?
- Rs 23,622 crore
- Rs 15,000 crore
- Rs 10,000 crore
- Rs 30,000 crore
Answer: Rs 23,622 crore
India's defence exports reached a record Rs 23,622 crore (~USD 2.63 billion) in FY 2024-25 under Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiatives.
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.
Who is the President of India as of 2026?
- Droupadi Murmu
- Ram Nath Kovind
- Pranab Mukherjee
- V.V. Giri
Answer: Droupadi Murmu
Droupadi Murmu became the 15th President of India in July 2022 — the first tribal woman and second woman to hold the position.