2026 Current Affairs
QUESTION 281Who inaugurated PM Vishwakarma Haat 2026 in New Delhi?
New Delhi में PM Vishwakarma Haat 2026 का inauguration किसने किया?A. Jitan Ram ManjhiB. Chirag PaswanC. Piyush GoyalD. Dharmendra Pradhan
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Answer: A
Union Minister of MSME Jitan Ram Manjhi inaugurated PM Vishwakarma Haat 2026 in New Delhi. The event provides artisans with opportunities for branding and marketing their handcrafted products and exposure to national and international buyers.
Consider the following statements about India's first Vande Bharat Sleeper Train:
1. It has 16 modern coaches.
2. Its total passenger capacity is 823.
3. It is fully air-conditioned.
4. It is designed to offer an airline-like travel experience at economical fares.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
India की first Vande Bharat Sleeper Train के बारे में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजिए:
1. इसमें 16 modern coaches हैं।
2. इसकी total passenger capacity 823 है।
3. यह fully air-conditioned है।
4. इसे economical fares पर airline-like travel experience provide करने के लिए design किया गया 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. The Vande Bharat Sleeper consists of 16 modern coaches and can carry 823 passengers. It is fully air-conditioned and is designed to provide an airline-like experience at economical fares while making long-distance travel faster, safer and more convenient.
India's first Vande Bharat Sleeper Train was flagged off between which two places?
India की first Vande Bharat Sleeper Train किन दो places के बीच flag off की गई?A. Delhi and MumbaiB. Howrah and Guwahati (Kamakhya)C. Chennai and BengaluruD. Mumbai and Ahmedabad
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Answer: B
Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off India's first Vande Bharat Sleeper Train between Howrah and Guwahati (Kamakhya). The flag-off took place at Malda Town railway station. The Prime Minister also virtually flagged off the Guwahati-Howrah service.
What was the daily penalty imposed on IndiGo for 68 days?
IndiGo पर 68 days के लिए प्रतिदिन कितना penalty लगाया गया?A. ₹10 lakh per dayB. ₹20 lakh per dayC. ₹30 lakh per dayD. ₹50 lakh per day
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Answer: C
DGCA imposed a daily penalty of ₹30 lakh for 68 days, covering 5 December to 10 February. These daily penalties totalled ₹20.40 crore. Along with the one-time systemic penalty of ₹1.80 crore, the overall fine reached ₹22.20 crore.
Consider the following statements regarding the IndiGo flight disruption:
1. IndiGo cancelled 2,507 flights between 3 and 5 December.
2. It delayed 1,852 flights during the period.
3. More than three lakh passengers were affected.
4. DGCA constituted a four-member committee to investigate the disruption.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
IndiGo flight disruption के संबंध में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजिए:
1. 3 से 5 December के बीच IndiGo ने 2,507 flights cancel कीं।
2. इस period में 1,852 flights delay हुईं।
3. तीन lakh से अधिक passengers प्रभावित हुए।
4. DGCA ने disruption की investigation के लिए four-member committee बनाई।
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. Between 3 and 5 December, IndiGo cancelled 2,507 flights and delayed 1,852 flights, affecting more than three lakh passengers. A four-member DGCA committee investigated the disruption and identified over-optimisation, inadequate regulatory preparedness and management shortcomings among the main causes.
How much total penalty did DGCA impose on IndiGo following the large-scale flight disruptions?
Large-scale flight disruptions के बाद DGCA ने IndiGo पर कुल कितना penalty लगाया?A. ₹20.40 croreB. ₹21.80 croreC. ₹22.20 croreD. ₹30.00 crore
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Answer: C
DGCA imposed a total fine of ₹22.20 crore on IndiGo after investigating the major disruption in December 2025. The total consisted of a one-time systemic penalty of ₹1.80 crore and daily penalties amounting to ₹20.40 crore. The case is important because the regulator also identified weaknesses in operational planning, crew utilisation and implementation of Flight Duty Time Limitation provisions.
Consider the following statements about PFRDA:
1. It was established by the Government of India in 2003.
2. It gained statutory status under the PFRDA Act, 2013.
3. It operates under the Ministry of Finance.
4. It regulates NPS and Atal Pension Yojana.
Which of the statements given above are correct according to the source?
PFRDA के बारे में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजिए:
1. इसे Government of India ने 2003 में establish किया।
2. इसे PFRDA Act, 2013 के तहत statutory status मिला।
3. यह Ministry of Finance के अंतर्गत operate करता है।
4. यह NPS और Atal Pension Yojana को regulate करता है।
Source के अनुसार कौन-से statements 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 uploaded source. PFRDA was established in 2003, received statutory status under the PFRDA Act, 2013, operates under the Ministry of Finance, and develops and regulates both the National Pension System and Atal Pension Yojana for old-age income security.
Who chairs the PFRDA expert committee on assured payouts under NPS?
NPS assured payouts पर PFRDA expert committee की chairmanship कौन कर रहा है?A. M. S. SahooB. Sivasubramanian RamannC. Ajay TyagiD. Shaktikanta Das
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Answer: A
The expert committee is chaired by M. S. Sahoo, a former Chairperson of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India. The committee's task is to design a regulatory framework for assured payouts under NPS.
How many members are there in the PFRDA expert committee formed to develop a framework for assured payouts under NPS?
NPS के अंतर्गत assured payouts framework develop करने के लिए PFRDA द्वारा बनाई गई expert committee में कितने members हैं?A. 10B. 12C. 15D. 18
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Answer: C
PFRDA formed a 15-member expert committee in January 2026 to develop a regulatory framework for assured payouts under the National Pension System. The initiative aims to improve retirement-income security for NPS subscribers.
How many lighthouses does India have according to the February 2026 source?
February 2026 source के अनुसार India में कितने lighthouses हैं?A. 185B. 195C. 205D. 215
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Answer: C
The source states that India has 205 lighthouses and a coastline of more than 11,000 km. The lighthouse-festival initiative seeks to use these heritage assets to promote tourism while supporting coastal communities.
Where was the 3rd Indian Lighthouse Festival inaugurated?
3rd Indian Lighthouse Festival कहां inaugurate किया गया?A. VisakhapatnamB. ChennaiC. KochiD. Mumbai
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Answer: A
The third edition of the Indian Lighthouse Festival was inaugurated in Visakhapatnam by former Vice President Venkaiah Naidu and Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal. The event promoted lighthouse tourism, cultural heritage and coastal economic development.
What is India's stated non-fossil fuel capacity target for 2030 according to the source?
Source के अनुसार 2030 के लिए India का stated non-fossil fuel capacity target कितना है?A. 350 GWB. 400 GWC. 450 GWD. 500 GW
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Answer: D
The Government of India's stated target in the source is 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030. The source also connects this progress with India's Paris Agreement commitments and the net-zero emissions objective for 2070.
Consider the following capacity figures for India in 2025:
1. Solar power — 131.81 GW.
2. Wind energy — 54.51 GW.
3. Bioenergy — 11.61 GW.
4. Small hydro — 5.16 GW.
5. Large hydro including pumped storage — 50.91 GW.
Which of the above are correctly matched according to the source?
2025 में India की निम्न capacity figures पर विचार कीजिए:
1. Solar power — 131.81 GW.
2. Wind energy — 54.51 GW.
3. Bioenergy — 11.61 GW.
4. Small hydro — 5.16 GW.
5. Large hydro including pumped storage — 50.91 GW.
Source के अनुसार उपरोक्त में से कौन-से correctly matched 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 capacity figures are given in the source. Solar power was 131.81 GW, wind 54.51 GW, bioenergy 11.61 GW, small hydro 5.16 GW and large hydro including pumped storage 50.91 GW. These figures form the detailed breakdown of India's reported non-fossil capacity in 2025.
What was India's solar-power capacity in the non-fossil fuel capacity breakdown for 2025?
2025 के non-fossil fuel capacity breakdown में India की solar-power capacity कितनी थी?A. 111.81 GWB. 121.81 GWC. 131.81 GWD. 141.81 GW
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Answer: C
Solar power accounted for 131.81 GW in the source's 2025 non-fossil capacity breakdown. The source also records 38.8% growth in solar power.
What was India's non-fossil fuel electricity capacity in 2025?
2025 में India की non-fossil fuel electricity capacity कितनी थी?A. 236.78 GWB. 246.78 GWC. 256.78 GWD. 266.78 GW
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Answer: D
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy announced that India's non-fossil fuel electricity capacity reached 266.78 GW in 2025. The source states that this represented a 22.6% increase compared with 2024.
On which date was the ‘Lakhpati Didi–Viksit Bharat’ campaign launched?
‘Lakhpati Didi–Viksit Bharat’ campaign किस date को launch किया गया?A. 8 January 2026B. 10 January 2026C. 15 January 2026D. 26 January 2026
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Answer: C
The Ministry of Rural Development launched the nationwide ‘Lakhpati Didi–Viksit Bharat’ campaign on 15 January 2026. Its focus is rural women’s entrepreneurship and financial independence.
Which organisation launched the BHARATI Startup Challenge at Indusfood 2026?
Indusfood 2026 में BHARATI Startup Challenge किस organisation ने launch किया?A. APEDAB. NABARDC. FSSAID. SIDBI
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Answer: A
The BHARATI Startup Challenge was launched by APEDA. Its purpose is to encourage innovation in the agricultural and processed-food export sector.
The 1st World Culinary Heritage Conference was organised by which body?
1st World Culinary Heritage Conference किस body द्वारा organise किया गया?A. Indian Federation of Culinary AssociationsB. APEDAC. TPCID. FSSAI
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Answer: A
The 1st World Culinary Heritage Conference was held on 9 January 2026 and was organised by the Indian Federation of Culinary Associations, or IFCA. It formed part of the broader Indusfood 2026 programme.
Who inaugurated the 9th edition of Indusfood 2026?
9th edition of Indusfood 2026 का inauguration किसने किया?A. Chirag PaswanB. Piyush GoyalC. Shivraj Singh ChouhanD. Sarbananda Sonowal
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Answer: A
Union Minister Chirag Paswan inaugurated the 9th Indusfood at India Expo Centre and Mart in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. The event was held from 8 to 10 January 2026.
Who won first prize in the naming competition for UIDAI's mascot?
UIDAI mascot naming competition में first prize किसने जीता?A. Riya JainB. Arun GokulC. Krishna SharmaD. Maharaj Saran Chellapilla
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Answer: A
Riya Jain from Bhopal won first prize in the mascot naming competition. Idris Dawaiwala came second and Maharaj Saran Chellapilla from Hyderabad came third.
