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.
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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.
India follows a ___ nuclear doctrine, meaning it will not use nuclear weapons first in any conflict.
- No First Use
- Massive Retaliation
- Assured Destruction
- Flexible Response
Answer: No First Use
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 International Solar Alliance (ISA) was jointly founded by India and ___ in 2015.
- France
- USA
- Germany
- UK
Answer: France
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 the genomes of ___ Indians to build a reference database.
- 10,000
- 1,000
- 1,00,000
- 50,000
Answer: 10,000
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 Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) was founded in ___ with China, Russia, and Central Asian states as founding members.
- 2001
- 1996
- 2005
- 2010
Answer: 2001
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.
India's Phase III of the eCourts Mission aims to create a fully paperless and digital ___ system.
- Judicial
- Revenue
- Land records
- Police
Answer: Judicial
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 as of early 2026 crossed approximately ___ billion USD.
- $650 billion
- $500 billion
- $400 billion
- $750 billion
Answer: $650 billion
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 gold medal in men's field hockey at the Paris Olympics 2024.
- True
- False
Answer: False
India won the bronze medal in men's field hockey at Paris Olympics 2024, defeating Spain. The gold was won by the Netherlands.
The 'One Nation, One Election' proposal requires amendment to the Indian Constitution.
- True
- False
Answer: True
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.
India is the world's largest producer of solar energy as of 2025.
- True
- False
Answer: False
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 World Trade Organisation (WTO).
- True
- False
Answer: True
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, who led Bangladesh's interim government after August 2024, is a Nobel Peace Prize laureate.
- True
- False
Answer: True
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 building 10,000+ GPU computing infrastructure for AI research.
- True
- False
Answer: True
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 terrorist attack of April 2026 targeted foreign tourists and resulted in India suspending the Indus Waters Treaty.
- True
- False
Answer: True
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 is given for excellence in which field?
- Public Administration and Management
- Literature
- Science and Technology
- Sports
Answer: Public Administration and Management
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.
India launched Operation Sindoor in May 2026 in response to the Pahalgam terrorist attack. This operation targeted which type of infrastructure?
- Terrorist camps and infrastructure in Pakistan and PoK
- Pakistani military bases
- Nuclear facilities in Pakistan
- ISI headquarters in Rawalpindi
Answer: Terrorist camps and infrastructure in Pakistan and PoK
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 (Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises) contribute approximately what percentage to India's GDP?
- 30%
- 20%
- 40%
- 15%
Answer: 30%
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.