GK Questions

Shri P Narayanan was indeed awarded the Padma Vibhushan 2026 in the field of Literature and Education from Kerala.

Ms. N Rajam, the legendary Hindustani violinist, was awarded the Padma Vibhushan 2026 in Art from Uttar Pradesh.

Shri K T Thomas, former Chief Justice of India, was awarded the Padma Vibhushan 2026 in Public Affairs from Kerala.

Shri Dharmendra Singh Deol was posthumously awarded the Padma Vibhushan 2026 in the field of Art from Maharashtra.

India's nuclear doctrine is based on 'No First Use' (NFU) — India will not be the first to use nuclear weapons, but will respond with massive retaliation if attacked with nuclear weapons.

The ISA was jointly launched by India and France on the sidelines of COP21 in Paris in November 2015. Its headquarters is in Gurugram, India.

The Genome India Project aims to sequence 10,000 Indian genomes across diverse ethnic groups to build a comprehensive genetic reference database for healthcare and research.

The SCO was established in Shanghai on June 15, 2001. Its founding members were China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. India and Pakistan joined in 2017.

The eCourts Mission Phase III focuses on digitising the entire judicial system — from filing to judgments — making courts fully paperless and accessible to citizens digitally.

India's foreign exchange reserves crossed $650 billion in early 2026, one of the highest levels ever, providing adequate import cover and a buffer against external shocks.

India won the bronze medal in men's field hockey at Paris Olympics 2024, defeating Spain. The gold was won by the Netherlands.

Implementing One Nation, One Election requires constitutional amendments to Articles 83, 85, 172, and 174, as these deal with the duration and dissolution of Parliament and State Assemblies.

China is the world's largest producer of solar energy. India is among the top 5 globally and aims to achieve 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030.

India is a founding member of the WTO, which was established on January 1, 1995, replacing GATT. India actively participates in WTO dispute resolution and negotiations.

Muhammad Yunus won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2006 for founding the Grameen Bank and pioneering microcredit. He became head of Bangladesh's interim government in August 2024.

The IndiaAI Mission includes establishing a shared AI computing infrastructure with 10,000+ GPUs to be made available to startups, researchers, and government for AI development.

The Pahalgam attack on April 22, 2026, killed 26 civilians (mostly tourists). India responded by suspending the Indus Waters Treaty, expelling Pakistani diplomats, and closing borders.

The Lal Bahadur Shastri National Award for Excellence in Public Administration, Academics and Management is given to individuals who made significant contributions in these areas.

Operation Sindoor (May 2026) was India's military response to the April 2026 Pahalgam attack, targeting 9 terrorist camps and infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

MSMEs contribute approximately 30% to India's GDP, about 45% of exports, and employ over 11 crore people — making them the backbone of India's economy.