2026 Current Affairs
QUESTION 241Consider the following rural local bodies covered by the Finance Commission grant released for Assam:
1. Gram Panchayats.
2. Block Panchayats.
3. Zilla Parishads.
Which of the above are covered according to the source?
Assam के लिए जारी Finance Commission grant के अंतर्गत निम्नलिखित rural local bodies पर विचार कीजिए:
1. Gram Panchayats.
2. Block Panchayats.
3. Zilla Parishads.
Source के अनुसार उपरोक्त में से कौन-से covered हैं?A. 1 onlyB. 1 and 2 onlyC. 2 and 3 onlyD. 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: D
All three categories are covered. The ₹213.9 crore release applies to all eligible Gram Panchayats, Block Panchayats and Zilla Parishads in Assam. The central purpose is to strengthen decentralised governance and development through rural local institutions.
How much was released as the first instalment of Fifteenth Finance Commission grants for rural local bodies in Assam for FY 2025-26?
FY 2025-26 में Assam के rural local bodies के लिए Fifteenth Finance Commission grants की first instalment के रूप में कितनी राशि जारी की गई?A. ₹113.9 croreB. ₹213.9 croreC. ₹313.9 croreD. ₹413.9 crore
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Answer: B
The Government released ₹213.9 crore as the first instalment of Fifteenth Finance Commission grants for rural local bodies in Assam for FY 2025-26. The funds are intended to strengthen decentralised governance and local development. Eligible Gram Panchayats, Block Panchayats and Zilla Parishads are covered under the release.
Which of the following renewable-energy areas were highlighted by Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel as drivers of green growth?
1. Solar energy.
2. Wind energy.
3. Hybrid renewable energy.
4. Green hydrogen.
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel ने green growth के drivers के रूप में निम्नलिखित में से किन renewable-energy areas को highlight किया?
1. Solar energy.
2. Wind energy.
3. Hybrid renewable energy.
4. Green hydrogen.A. 1 and 2 onlyB. 1, 2 and 3 onlyC. 2, 3 and 4 onlyD. 1, 2, 3 and 4
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Answer: D
All four were highlighted. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel identified solar power, wind power, hybrid renewable energy and green hydrogen as important drivers of green growth. This statement accompanied Gujarat's strong performance in residential rooftop solar deployment.
Consider the following statements regarding Gujarat's rooftop solar progress:
1. More than 500,000 systems were installed under PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana.
2. Their total installed capacity was 1,879 MW.
3. Gujarat had achieved 50% of its target of one million rooftop systems by March 2027.
4. Residential consumers had received ₹3,778 crore in subsidies.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Gujarat की rooftop solar progress के संबंध में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजिए:
1. PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana के तहत 500,000 से अधिक systems install किए गए।
2. उनकी total installed capacity 1,879 MW थी।
3. Gujarat ने March 2027 तक one million rooftop systems के target का 50% achieve कर लिया था।
4. Residential consumers को ₹3,778 crore subsidies मिली थीं।
उपरोक्त में से कौन-से कथन सही हैं?A. 1 and 2 onlyB. 1, 2 and 3 onlyC. 2, 3 and 4 onlyD. 1, 2, 3 and 4
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Answer: D
All four statements are correct according to the source. Gujarat had installed more than 500,000 rooftop systems under the scheme, representing 1,879 MW of capacity. This amounted to 50% of the target of one million systems by March 2027. Residential consumers had also received ₹3,778 crore in subsidies.
What rooftop solar capacity had Gujarat achieved under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana according to the source?
Source के अनुसार PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana के तहत Gujarat ने कितनी rooftop solar capacity achieve की?A. 1,279 MWB. 1,579 MWC. 1,879 MWD. 2,179 MW
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Answer: C
Gujarat had more than 500,000 residential rooftop solar systems installed under PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, with a combined capacity of 1,879 MW. The state was described as the leading state in residential rooftop solar installations.
Which of the following information is mentioned as being available through the TiNAI portal?
निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सी information TiNAI portal के माध्यम से available होने के रूप में mentioned है?A. Thermal stress, groundwater, soil erosion and future land-use predictionsB. Only school examination resultsC. Only agricultural commodity pricesD. Only municipal tax records
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Answer: A
The TiNAI portal will display important land-use information including thermal stress, urban development, groundwater and surface-water levels, soil erosion and future land-use predictions. It therefore brings together multiple environmental and developmental datasets rather than serving as a single-purpose administrative portal.
Consider the following statements regarding the TiNAI portal:
1. It is a Geographic Information Portal.
2. ₹1.50 crore was sanctioned for its development under the Tamil Nadu Innovative Initiatives Project.
3. It integrates 50 years of research and data.
4. It can support data analysis using Artificial Intelligence.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
TiNAI portal के संबंध में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजिए:
1. यह एक Geographic Information Portal है।
2. इसके development के लिए Tamil Nadu Innovative Initiatives Project के तहत ₹1.50 crore sanction किए गए।
3. यह 50 years के research और data को integrate करता है।
4. यह Artificial Intelligence का उपयोग करके data analysis support कर सकता है।
उपरोक्त में से कौन-से कथन सही हैं?A. 1 and 2 onlyB. 1, 2 and 3 onlyC. 2, 3 and 4 onlyD. 1, 2, 3 and 4
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Answer: D
All four statements are correct. TiNAI is a Geographic Information Portal developed with ₹1.50 crore sanctioned under the Tamil Nadu Innovative Initiatives Project. It integrates 50 years of research and government data with modern geographic-information technology and also enables AI-based analysis of events and visual presentation of insights.
Which two portals were launched by the Tamil Nadu government according to the source?
Source के अनुसार Tamil Nadu government ने कौन-से two portals launch किए?A. TNCSR and TiNAIB. TNCSR and BharatNetC. TiNAI and DigiYatraD. TN-GIS and CSR India
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Answer: A
Tamil Nadu launched the Tamil Nadu Corporate Social Responsibility portal, abbreviated as TNCSR, and the Tamil Nadu Land Use Information System portal, known as TiNAI. TNCSR focuses on coordination and monitoring of CSR activities, while TiNAI is a Geographic Information Portal dealing with land-use information and analysis.
Approximately what proportion of tariffs is the EU-Mercosur agreement intended to eliminate?
EU-Mercosur agreement approximately कितने proportion of tariffs को eliminate करने के लिए है?A. More than 50%B. More than 70%C. More than 80%D. More than 90%
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Answer: D
The agreement is intended to eliminate more than 90% of tariffs between the European Union and Mercosur countries. Some reductions will not occur immediately but will instead be phased in over a period of 10 to 15 years. The agreement still requires European Parliament approval and ratification by Mercosur countries.
Consider the following countries:
1. Argentina.
2. Brazil.
3. Paraguay.
4. Uruguay.
Which of the above are mentioned in the source as Mercosur countries covered by the EU-Mercosur agreement?
निम्नलिखित countries पर विचार कीजिए:
1. Argentina.
2. Brazil.
3. Paraguay.
4. Uruguay.
Source में उपरोक्त में से किन्हें EU-Mercosur agreement से संबंधित Mercosur countries के रूप में mention किया गया है?A. 1 and 2 onlyB. 1, 2 and 3 onlyC. 2, 3 and 4 onlyD. 1, 2, 3 and 4
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Answer: D
All four countries are mentioned as members of the Mercosur bloc in the source: Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay. The EU-Mercosur agreement is intended to remove more than 90% of tariffs, although some reductions will be phased over 10 to 15 years.
The European Union and Mercosur signed their major free trade agreement in which city?
European Union और Mercosur ने अपना major free trade agreement किस city में sign किया?A. AsuncionB. BrasiliaC. MontevideoD. Buenos Aires
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Answer: A
The EU and Mercosur signed the long-delayed free trade agreement in Asuncion, Paraguay. According to the source, the deal would create one of the world's largest trade zones and eliminate more than 90% of tariffs between the two blocs.
Consider the following statements regarding Zoho's UAE data centres:
1. They are located in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
2. They form part of an AED 100 million investment.
3. The investment was originally committed in 2023.
4. The facilities will host more than 100 cloud-based solutions.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Zoho के UAE data centres के संबंध में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजिए:
1. ये Dubai और Abu Dhabi में located हैं।
2. ये AED 100 million investment का हिस्सा हैं।
3. Investment की original commitment 2023 में की गई थी।
4. Facilities 100 से अधिक cloud-based solutions host करेंगी।
उपरोक्त में से कौन-से कथन सही हैं?A. 1 and 2 onlyB. 1, 2 and 3 onlyC. 2, 3 and 4 onlyD. 1, 2, 3 and 4
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Answer: D
All four statements are supported by the source. Zoho's first two UAE data centres are in Dubai and Abu Dhabi and are part of an AED 100 million investment commitment made in 2023. The facilities will host more than 100 cloud solutions from Zoho and ManageEngine and enable local data storage in the UAE.
Zoho Corporation launched its first two data centres in the UAE at which locations?
Zoho Corporation ने UAE में अपने first two data centres किन locations पर launch किए?A. Dubai and Abu DhabiB. Dubai and SharjahC. Abu Dhabi and AjmanD. Sharjah and Fujairah
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Answer: A
Zoho Corporation launched its first two UAE data centres in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The expansion forms part of an AED 100 million regional investment originally committed in 2023 and supports the UAE's digital-transformation and data-sovereignty objectives.
Consider the following areas discussed during the 38th India-France Strategic Dialogue:
1. Security.
2. Defence.
3. Technology.
4. Space.
5. Civil nuclear cooperation.
Which of the above were discussed?
38th India-France Strategic Dialogue में discuss किए गए निम्नलिखित areas पर विचार कीजिए:
1. Security.
2. Defence.
3. Technology.
4. Space.
5. Civil nuclear cooperation.
उपरोक्त में से कौन-से areas discuss किए गए?A. 1, 2 and 3 onlyB. 1, 2, 3 and 4 onlyC. 2, 3, 4 and 5 onlyD. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
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Answer: D
All five areas were discussed. The strategic dialogue covered security, defence, technology, space and civil nuclear cooperation. The two sides also considered joint development under Make in India and Aatmanirbhar Bharat, examined regional and international issues and reviewed preparations for President Emmanuel Macron's upcoming visit to India.
Who represented India at the 38th India-France Strategic Dialogue?
38th India-France Strategic Dialogue में India का representation किसने किया?A. Ajit DovalB. S. JaishankarC. Rajnath SinghD. Vikram Misri
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Answer: A
National Security Adviser Ajit Doval represented India at the 38th India-France Strategic Dialogue. France was represented by Emmanuel Bonne, Diplomatic Adviser to the French President. The dialogue covered defence, security, technology, space and civil nuclear cooperation.
Consider the following statements regarding IYRP 2026:
1. It stands for International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists.
2. The initiative was led by Mongolia.
3. It received support from 60 member states.
4. FAO is the leading agency for the observance.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
IYRP 2026 के संबंध में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजिए:
1. इसका full form International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists है।
2. Initiative Mongolia ने lead की।
3. इसे 60 member states का support मिला।
4. FAO observance की leading agency है।
उपरोक्त में से कौन-से कथन सही हैं?A. 1 and 2 onlyB. 1, 2 and 3 onlyC. 2, 3 and 4 onlyD. 1, 2, 3 and 4
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Answer: D
All four statements are correct according to the source. IYRP stands for International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists. Mongolia led the initiative with support from 60 member states, while FAO is the leading agency responsible for overseeing the celebrations with relevant stakeholders.
Which country led the initiative for the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists 2026?
International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists 2026 की initiative किस country ने lead की?A. MongoliaB. IndiaC. KenyaD. Kazakhstan
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Answer: A
The initiative for IYRP 2026 was led by Mongolia with support from 60 member states. The Food and Agriculture Organization is identified as the leading agency responsible for overseeing the observance in partnership with relevant stakeholders.
The United Nations designated 2026 as which international year?
United Nations ने 2026 को किस International Year के रूप में designate किया?A. International Year of Rangelands and PastoralistsB. International Year of Mountain TourismC. International Year of Marine FisheriesD. International Year of Desert Agriculture
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Answer: A
The United Nations General Assembly designated 2026 as the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists, abbreviated as IYRP 2026. Its purpose is to increase awareness of rangelands and pastoralists and promote sustainable management policies supporting their livelihoods.
Consider the following requirements under Saudi Arabia's new beach regulations:
1. Compulsory lifeguards.
2. Emergency response plans.
3. Waste-management measures.
4. Protection of marine habitats.
5. Accessibility provisions for persons with disabilities.
Which of the above are included in the framework?
Saudi Arabia के new beach regulations के तहत निम्नलिखित requirements पर विचार कीजिए:
1. Compulsory lifeguards.
2. Emergency response plans.
3. Waste-management measures.
4. Marine habitats की protection.
5. Persons with disabilities के लिए accessibility provisions.
उपरोक्त में से कौन-से framework में included हैं?A. 1, 2 and 3 onlyB. 1, 2, 3 and 4 onlyC. 2, 3, 4 and 5 onlyD. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
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Answer: D
All five are included. The framework requires licensing and safety measures including compulsory lifeguards and emergency plans. It also contains environmental provisions for waste management and marine-habitat protection, as well as accessibility provisions for persons with disabilities. These measures are intended to create safe and consistently managed coastal-tourism experiences.
Saudi Arabia's new regulatory framework for official beaches became effective from which date?
Saudi Arabia का official beaches के लिए new regulatory framework किस date से effective हुआ?A. 1 January 2026B. 26 January 2026C. 1 February 2026D. 1 March 2026
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Answer: A
Saudi Arabia's new regulatory framework for official beaches along the Red Sea and western coast became effective on 1 January 2026. The framework is implemented by the Saudi Red Sea Authority as part of Vision 2030 and covers licensing, safety, public health, environmental protection and accessibility.
