Current Affairs – True/False – GK Questions

Q: India is now helping shape the future direction of innovation in several technological sectors at the global level.

True – According to recent policy statements, India has moved beyond merely adopting foreign technologies and is now actively participating in developing frontier technologies while helping shape their future direction in multiple sectors globally.

Q: MAHA on Water (Mission for Advancement in High-Impact Areas for Water) is a joint initiative of the Ministry of Jal Shakti and ANRF to promote research in water resources management.

True – The press release confirms that MAHA on Water is a joint initiative of the Ministry of Jal Shakti and ANRF launched to promote cutting-edge research in priority areas such as water resources management.

Q: The relics transported to Mongolia included the remains of Arahant Sariputta and Arahant Mahamoggallana, who were chief disciples of Gautama Buddha.

True – The sacred relics belonged to Arahant Sariputta and Arahant Mahamoggallana, who were indeed the chief disciples of Gautama Buddha. This airlift was part of India's cultural diplomacy efforts.

Q: The inaugural India-Australia Defence Ministers' Dialogue was held in India in October 2025.

False – The inaugural India-Australia Defence Ministers' Dialogue was held in Australia in October 2025, not in India. The second dialogue was held in New Delhi in June 2026.

Q: The implementation of legal metrology reforms involved a shift from a license-based framework to a registration-based framework for managing weights and measures compliance.

True – The press release explicitly mentions that progress on implementation of GATC Rules and implementation of a registration-based framework from the earlier license-based system was reviewed during the meeting.

Q: The 'Khet Bachao Abhiyan' includes action against fake fertilisers and seeds as part of its comprehensive roadmap.

True – The press release clearly mentions that the comprehensive roadmap prepared under 'Khet Bachao Abhiyan' includes balanced fertiliser use, natural farming, and action against fake fertilisers and seeds.

Q: The Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar specifically highlighted BLOs (Booth Level Officers) and BLAs (Booth Level Agents) as key personnel in electoral roll management during the 2026 National Conference of ECI Counsels.

True – The Chief Election Commissioner hailed BLOs and BLAs as the 'foot soldiers of electoral roll management,' recognizing their crucial role in maintaining accurate electoral rolls, which he emphasized as essential for fair elections.

Q: Lokmata Ahilyabai Holkar is remembered as an exemplary model of good governance, patriotism, and demonstrated unwavering commitment to public welfare.

True – The Prime Minister explicitly stated that her life remains an exemplary model of good governance, patriotism, and cultural pride, with her unwavering commitment to public welfare being a defining characteristic.

Q: The Men's 100-metre national record was broken three times within two days by athletes Gurinder Veer Singh and Animesh Kujur.

True – According to the PM's Mann Ki Baat address, the Men's 100-metre national record was indeed broken three times within just two days by Gurinder Veer Singh and Animesh Kujur.

Q: In the 134th Episode of 'Mann Ki Baat', Prime Minister Modi discussed the bright future prospects of Indian athletics with athletes Gurindervir Singh and Animesh Kujur.

True – The Prime Minister specifically mentioned his special interaction with Gurindervir Singh and Animesh Kujur, highlighting the promising future of Indian athletics.