2026 Current Affairs
QUESTION 261Which of the following is correctly matched according to the source?
Source के अनुसार निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सा correctly matched है?A. Bulgaria — Previous currency LevB. Bulgaria — Previous currency KronaC. Bulgaria — Previous currency ForintD. Bulgaria — Previous currency Zloty
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Answer: A
The correct pair is Bulgaria — Lev. Bulgaria committed to replacing the lev with the euro after joining the European Union. Its adoption of the euro made it the 21st member of the eurozone.
Consider the following statements regarding Bulgaria's adoption of the euro:
1. Bulgaria became the 21st member of the eurozone.
2. Bulgaria joined the European Union in 2007.
3. Bulgaria's previous currency was the lev.
4. Croatia was the last country to adopt the euro before Bulgaria, doing so in 2023.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Bulgaria द्वारा euro adopt किए जाने के संबंध में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजिए:
1. Bulgaria eurozone का 21st member बना।
2. Bulgaria 2007 में European Union में शामिल हुआ था।
3. Bulgaria की previous currency lev थी।
4. Bulgaria से पहले Croatia euro adopt करने वाला latest country था और उसने 2023 में euro adopt किया था।
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. Bulgaria joined the EU in 2007, previously used the lev and became the 21st eurozone member after adopting the euro. Croatia was the previous country to join the euro area, having adopted the currency in 2023. These linked facts are particularly useful for statement-based competitive-examination questions.
Bulgaria became which numbered member of the eurozone after adopting the euro as its official currency?
Euro को official currency के रूप में adopt करने के बाद Bulgaria eurozone का कौन-सा numbered member बना?A. 19thB. 20thC. 21stD. 22nd
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Answer: C
Bulgaria adopted the euro as its official currency and became the 21st country to join the eurozone. Bulgaria had joined the European Union in 2007 and had previously used the lev as its national currency. Before Bulgaria, Croatia was the most recent country to adopt the euro, doing so in 2023.
Consider the following statements about Turkmenistan's cryptocurrency legislation:
1. Cryptocurrency mining has been legalised.
2. Cryptocurrency exchanges have been legalised under a licensing framework.
3. The central bank will oversee exchange licensing.
4. Digital currencies will not be recognised as a means of payment, currency or security.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Turkmenistan की cryptocurrency legislation के बारे में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजिए:
1. Cryptocurrency mining legalise की गई है।
2. Cryptocurrency exchanges को licensing framework के तहत legalise किया गया है।
3. Central bank exchange licensing को oversee करेगा।
4. Digital currencies को means of payment, currency या security के रूप में recognise नहीं किया जाएगा।
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. Turkmenistan has legalised crypto mining and exchanges and placed virtual assets under civil law. Exchange licensing will be overseen by the central bank. However, the legal reform does not make digital currencies legal tender: they will not be recognised as a means of payment, currency or security.
Which institution will oversee the licensing of cryptocurrency exchanges in Turkmenistan?
Turkmenistan में cryptocurrency exchanges की licensing को कौन-सी institution oversee करेगी?A. The country's central bankB. Ministry of TourismC. Supreme CourtD. National Gas Corporation
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Answer: A
Turkmenistan's central bank will oversee the licensing of cryptocurrency exchanges. Although mining and exchanges have been legalised, the source clearly states that digital currencies will not be recognised as currency, a means of payment or a security.
Which country legalised cryptocurrency mining and exchanges under legislation signed by President Serdar Berdimuhamedov?
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov द्वारा signed legislation के तहत किस country ने cryptocurrency mining और exchanges legalise किए?A. TurkmenistanB. UzbekistanC. KazakhstanD. Kyrgyzstan
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Answer: A
Turkmenistan legalised cryptocurrency mining and exchanges through legislation signed by President Serdar Berdimuhamedov. The new legal framework places virtual assets under civil law and establishes licensing for cryptocurrency exchanges.
Consider the following statements about the India-Pakistan nuclear-installations agreement:
1. The agreement was signed on 31 December 1988.
2. It entered into force on 27 January 1991.
3. Nuclear-installation lists are notified annually on 1 January.
4. The source describes the latest exchange as the 35th consecutive annual exchange.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
India-Pakistan nuclear-installations agreement के बारे में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजिए:
1. Agreement 31 December 1988 को sign हुआ।
2. यह 27 January 1991 को force में आया।
3. Nuclear-installation lists प्रत्येक year 1 January को notify की जाती हैं।
4. Source latest exchange को 35th consecutive annual exchange बताता 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 reproduce the information given in the source. The agreement was signed in 1988, became effective in January 1991, requires annual notification on 1 January, and the source describes the exchange as the 35th consecutive annual exchange. The mechanism functions as a confidence-building and nuclear-safety measure.
The Agreement on the Prohibition of Attack against Nuclear Installations and Facilities between India and Pakistan was signed on which date?
India और Pakistan के बीच Agreement on the Prohibition of Attack against Nuclear Installations and Facilities किस date को sign किया गया था?A. 31 December 1988B. 27 January 1991C. 1 January 1992D. 31 December 1990
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Answer: A
The agreement was signed on 31 December 1988 and entered into force on 27 January 1991. Under the agreement, India and Pakistan notify each other about covered nuclear installations and facilities on 1 January each year.
Consider the following statements regarding Kandahar's pomegranate exports:
1. Pomegranates were exported to Qatar for the first time.
2. The Qatar shipment totalled about 20 tons.
3. Kandahar's pomegranate exports grew by 32% compared with the previous year.
4. Malaysia, Uzbekistan and Russia are mentioned among other export destinations.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Kandahar के pomegranate exports के संबंध में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजिए:
1. Qatar को first time pomegranates export किए गए।
2. Qatar shipment लगभग 20 tons था।
3. Previous year की तुलना में Kandahar के pomegranate exports में 32% growth हुई।
4. Malaysia, Uzbekistan और Russia अन्य export destinations में mentioned हैं।
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. Afghanistan made its first Kandahar pomegranate shipment to Qatar, totalling about 20 tons. Kandahar's exports increased by 32%, while nearly 22,000 tons were exported to markets including Malaysia, Uzbekistan and Russia.
Afghanistan exported pomegranates from which province to Qatar for the first time?
Afghanistan ने first time Qatar को किस province से pomegranates export किए?A. KandaharB. HeratC. BalkhD. Nangarhar
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Answer: A
Afghanistan exported pomegranates from Kandahar province to Qatar for the first time. The initial shipment totalled around 20 tons. The development represents an effort to expand Afghanistan's agricultural export markets.
Approximately how many elephants participated in the 19th Chitwan Elephant and Tourism Festival?
19th Chitwan Elephant and Tourism Festival में approximately कितने elephants ने participate किया?A. 40B. 60C. 80D. 100
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Answer: C
About 80 elephants participated in the festival. Activities included parades, contests, traditional elephant worship and an elephant picnic. The festival also highlighted wildlife conservation and tourism in Chitwan National Park.
Where did the 19th Chitwan Elephant and Tourism Festival conclude?
19th Chitwan Elephant and Tourism Festival कहां conclude हुआ?A. Sauraha, Chitwan, NepalB. Kathmandu, NepalC. Pokhara, NepalD. Lumbini, Nepal
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Answer: A
The 19th Chitwan Elephant and Tourism Festival concluded in Sauraha, Chitwan, Nepal. Around 80 elephants participated in parades, contests and events. The festival promotes tourism, culture, wildlife conservation and human-wildlife coexistence around Chitwan National Park.
The Tianshan Shengli Tunnel forms part of which expressway?
Tianshan Shengli Tunnel किस expressway का हिस्सा है?A. G0711 Urumqi-Yuli ExpresswayB. G0111 Beijing-Urumqi ExpresswayC. G0811 Kashgar-Korla ExpresswayD. G0911 Yuli-Kashgar Expressway
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Answer: A
The tunnel is part of the G0711 Urumqi-Yuli Expressway. It improves connectivity between northern and southern Xinjiang and reduces travel time between Urumqi and Korla from around seven hours to three hours.
What is the length of China's Tianshan Shengli Tunnel?
China के Tianshan Shengli Tunnel की length कितनी है?A. 18.13 kmB. 20.13 kmC. 22.13 kmD. 24.13 km
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Answer: C
The Tianshan Shengli Tunnel is 22.13 km long. The source describes it as the world's longest expressway tunnel. It is located in China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region and passes through the central Tianshan mountain range.
According to the source, Roscosmos was established on which date?
Source के अनुसार Roscosmos की स्थापना किस date को हुई?A. 25 February 1992B. 25 February 1991C. 12 April 1992D. 1 January 1993
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Answer: A
The static information provided in the source states that Roscosmos was established on 25 February 1992 and is headquartered in Moscow, Russia. These static facts can be paired with the current lunar nuclear-power project in examination questions.
Consider the following organisations associated with Russia's planned lunar nuclear power project:
1. Roscosmos.
2. Rosatom.
3. Kurchatov Institute.
4. Lavochkin Association.
Which of the above are mentioned in the source?
Russia के planned lunar nuclear power project से संबंधित निम्नलिखित organisations पर विचार कीजिए:
1. Roscosmos.
2. Rosatom.
3. Kurchatov Institute.
4. Lavochkin Association.
Source में उपरोक्त में से कौन-से organisations mentioned हैं?A. 1 and 2 onlyB. 1, 2 and 3 onlyC. 1, 3 and 4 onlyD. 1, 2, 3 and 4
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Answer: D
All four organisations are listed in the source's key points. Roscosmos is executing the project in collaboration with Rosatom and the Kurchatov Institute, while the Lavochkin Association is also listed among the organisations involved. The project supports the transition toward long-term lunar exploration.
By which year does Russia plan to establish a nuclear power plant on the Moon?
Russia किस year तक Moon पर nuclear power plant establish करने की योजना बना रहा है?A. 2030B. 2032C. 2036D. 2040
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Answer: C
Russia plans to establish a nuclear power plant on the Moon by 2036. The facility is intended to support Russia's lunar programme and the joint Russian-Chinese International Lunar Research Station, including rovers, observatories and other lunar infrastructure.
Consider the following objectives of India's first Tailings Policy:
1. Recovery of valuable minerals from mining waste.
2. Coordinated action across ministries.
3. Promotion of sustainable mining practices.
4. Increasing the supply of strategic and critical minerals.
Which of the objectives given above are mentioned in the source?
India की first Tailings Policy के निम्नलिखित objectives पर विचार कीजिए:
1. Mining waste से valuable minerals की recovery.
2. Ministries के बीच coordinated action.
3. Sustainable mining practices को promote करना.
4. Strategic और critical minerals की supply बढ़ाना.
Source में उपरोक्त में से कौन-से objectives mentioned 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 objectives are stated in the source. The Tailings Policy seeks to recover valuable minerals from mining waste, improve coordination among ministries, encourage sustainable mining and increase the supply of strategic and critical minerals required for national development.
India's first Tailings Policy is primarily associated with which sector?
India की first Tailings Policy मुख्य रूप से किस sector से संबंधित है?A. Critical mineralsB. Marine fisheriesC. Textile exportsD. Civil aviation
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Answer: A
India's first Tailings Policy concerns critical minerals. It establishes guidelines for exploring valuable minerals not only from primary sources but also from secondary sources such as mine dumps and tailings. The policy seeks to recover resources from mining waste and promote sustainable mining practices.
When was the PM Vishwakarma Yojana launched?
PM Vishwakarma Yojana कब launch की गई थी?A. 15 August 2022B. 17 September 2023C. 26 January 2024D. 2 October 2023
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Answer: B
The static point provided in the source states that PM Vishwakarma Yojana was launched on 17 September 2023. The scheme supports artisans through skills, technological assistance, training and market access.
