2026 Current Affairs
QUESTION 301Who won first place in the UIDAI mascot design competition?
UIDAI mascot design competition में first place किसने प्राप्त किया?A. Arun GokulB. Riya JainC. Idris DawaiwalaD. Krishna Sharma
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Answer: A
Arun Gokul from Thrissur, Kerala won first place in the mascot design competition. Idris Dawaiwala from Pune secured second place and Krishna Sharma from Ghazipur secured third place.
How many entries were received in the national-level MyGov competitions for UIDAI's mascot and its name?
UIDAI mascot और उसके name के लिए MyGov पर आयोजित national-level competitions में कितनी entries received हुईं?A. 575B. 675C. 775D. 875
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Answer: D
The MyGov competitions attracted 875 entries from participants across the country. The mascot design and naming exercises were used to involve citizens directly in Aadhaar-related public communication.
What is the name of UIDAI's new Aadhaar mascot?
UIDAI के नए Aadhaar mascot का नाम क्या है?A. UdaiB. AadityaC. PehchanD. Bharat
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Answer: A
UIDAI introduced a resident-focused mascot named ‘Udai’. It is intended to simplify Aadhaar-related communication and act as a friendly guide for services such as updates, authentication, offline verification and responsible Aadhaar use.
What mode of contribution is accepted through PANKHUDI?
PANKHUDI के माध्यम से contributions किस mode में accepted होते हैं?A. Non-cash methods onlyB. Cash onlyC. Cash and gold onlyD. Foreign currency only
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Answer: A
The source clearly states that all donations or contributions through PANKHUDI are accepted through non-cash methods only. This supports transparent digital participation in Women and Child Development initiatives.
Which three flagship missions are promoted through PANKHUDI?
PANKHUDI के माध्यम से किन तीन flagship missions को promote किया जाता है?A. Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0, Mission Vatsalya and Mission ShaktiB. Mission Shakti, Jal Jeevan Mission and PMAYC. Poshan 2.0, Digital India and Mission KarmayogiD. Mission Vatsalya, PM Vishwakarma and Skill India
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Answer: A
The source states that PANKHUDI promotes three flagship missions: Mission Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0, Mission Vatsalya and Mission Shakti. These missions collectively cover nutrition, child welfare, care and protection, and women’s safety and empowerment.
Who launched the PANKHUDI Integrated Digital Portal?
PANKHUDI Integrated Digital Portal किसने launch किया?A. Annpurna DeviB. Smriti IraniC. Nirmala SitharamanD. Anupriya Patel
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Answer: A
PANKHUDI was launched by Annpurna Devi, Minister of Women and Child Development. The portal is designed to strengthen coordination, transparency and stakeholder participation in initiatives concerning women and children.
Consider the following statements about NIDMS:
1. It uses advanced AI tools for analysis.
2. It will be accessible to agencies including NIA and state police forces.
3. It will provide access to an NSG bomb-explosion database maintained since 1999.
4. It is planned to be integrated with ICJS-2.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
NIDMS के बारे में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजिए:
1. यह analysis के लिए advanced AI tools का उपयोग करता है।
2. इसे NIA और state police forces सहित agencies access कर सकेंगी।
3. इसमें 1999 से NSG द्वारा maintained bomb-explosion database उपलब्ध होगा।
4. इसे ICJS-2 के साथ integrate करने की योजना 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 supported by the source. NIDMS uses advanced AI tools, will be accessible to NIA and state police forces, will provide access to NSG's bomb-explosion database maintained since 1999, and is intended to be integrated with ICJS-2. The platform is designed to improve counter-terror analysis and investigation through coordinated data access.
The NIDMS initiative aligns with which vision?
NIDMS initiative किस vision के साथ align करती है?A. One Nation, One Data RepositoryB. One Nation, One ElectionC. One Nation, One PortD. One Nation, One Tax Portal
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Answer: A
The source links NIDMS with the 'One Nation, One Data Repository' vision. The idea is to improve nationwide access to security-related information and help agencies work with shared data instead of isolated departmental datasets.
Since which year has NSG maintained the bomb-explosion database that will be available through NIDMS?
NSG ने जिस bomb-explosion database को NIDMS के माध्यम से उपलब्ध कराना है, वह किस year से maintain किया जा रहा है?A. 1995B. 1999C. 2001D. 2005
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Answer: B
NIDMS will provide access to a comprehensive database of bomb explosions maintained by the National Security Guard since 1999. This long-term dataset is intended to help investigators analyse attack patterns and connect related incidents.
NIDMS uses which technology for advanced analysis?
NIDMS advanced analysis के लिए किस technology का उपयोग करता है?A. Artificial IntelligenceB. Blockchain onlyC. Quantum cryptography onlyD. Satellite navigation only
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Answer: A
The source states that NIDMS uses advanced Artificial Intelligence tools for analysis. The purpose is to consolidate and analyse large security datasets and support identification of attack patterns and linkages between incidents.
What is the primary objective of the National IED Data Management System?
National IED Data Management System का primary objective क्या है?A. Strengthen counter-terror investigations and analyse explosion patternsB. Manage railway accidentsC. Monitor financial fraud onlyD. Track international trade flows
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Answer: A
NIDMS is designed to strengthen India's counter-terror framework and internal security. It helps investigators study terrorist incidents and analyse explosion patterns using integrated, real-time access to data. By consolidating datasets from different departments, the system can help agencies identify connections between attacks and improve investigation and prosecution.
Consider the following Chennai Port projects:
1. Strengthening of 850 metres of coastal revetment — ₹33.28 crore.
2. Firefighting pump house at the Oil Dock Area — ₹43 crore.
3. Modernisation of Chennai Port Hospital — ₹8.08 crore.
4. SAP-based Enterprise Business System — ₹45 crore.
Which of the above pairs are correctly matched according to the source?
Chennai Port की निम्नलिखित projects पर विचार कीजिए:
1. 850 metres coastal revetment strengthening — ₹33.28 crore.
2. Oil Dock Area में firefighting pump house — ₹43 crore.
3. Chennai Port Hospital modernisation — ₹8.08 crore.
4. SAP-based Enterprise Business System — ₹45 crore.
Source के अनुसार उपरोक्त में से कौन-से pairs correctly matched 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 pairs are correctly matched. Chennai Port's major works include ₹33.28 crore for climate-resilient coastal revetment strengthening, ₹43 crore for a firefighting pump house, ₹8.08 crore for hospital modernisation and ₹45 crore for an SAP-based Enterprise Business System.
Which digital portal was introduced as part of the Tamil Nadu port projects?
Tamil Nadu port projects के अंतर्गत कौन-सा digital portal introduce किया गया?A. e-Port Clearance PortalB. National Maritime Billing PortalC. Port Logistics ExchangeD. Digital Ship Registration Portal
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Answer: A
An electronic Port Clearance Portal was introduced to streamline online port-clearance submissions. It is part of the digital-governance component of the broader port-infrastructure package.
How much of the ₹235 crore port-project package was allocated to Chennai Port?
₹235 crore port-project package में Chennai Port के लिए कितनी राशि allocate की गई?A. ₹105.64 croreB. ₹119.36 croreC. ₹129.36 croreD. ₹139.36 crore
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Answer: C
₹129.36 crore was allocated to Chennai Port, while ₹105.64 crore was allocated to Kamarajar Port Limited. Together, these allocations total ₹235 crore.
What was the total value of port infrastructure and digital-governance projects launched in Tamil Nadu by Sarbananda Sonowal?
Sarbananda Sonowal द्वारा Tamil Nadu में launch किए गए port infrastructure और digital-governance projects की total value कितनी थी?A. ₹135 croreB. ₹185 croreC. ₹235 croreD. ₹335 crore
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Answer: C
Sarbananda Sonowal launched projects worth ₹235 crore on 8 January 2026 at Chennai Port Authority and Kamarajar Port Limited. The projects form part of the Viksit Bharat, Viksit Ports initiative.
Who founded Akasa Air according to the source?
Source के अनुसार Akasa Air की स्थापना किसने की?A. Vinay Dube and Rakesh JhunjhunwalaB. Ratan Tata and Vinay DubeC. Rahul Bhatia and Rakesh JhunjhunwalaD. Ajay Singh and Vinay Dube
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Answer: A
Akasa Air was founded in 2020 by Vinay Dube and the late Rakesh Jhunjhunwala. The source states that the airline connects 26 domestic and six international cities and operates 31 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.
Consider the following Indian airlines:
1. Air India
2. Air India Express
3. IndiGo
4. Akasa Air
5. SpiceJet
According to the source, which of the above are IATA members from India?
निम्नलिखित Indian airlines पर विचार कीजिए:
1. Air India
2. Air India Express
3. IndiGo
4. Akasa Air
5. SpiceJet
Source के अनुसार उपरोक्त में से कौन-सी India की IATA member airlines 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 airlines listed are identified by the source as IATA members from India: Air India, Air India Express, IndiGo, Akasa Air and SpiceJet. Akasa Air became the fifth Indian carrier to join the global airline trade association.
Which audit is necessary for IATA membership according to the source?
Source के अनुसार IATA membership के लिए कौन-सा audit necessary है?A. IATA Operational Safety AuditB. International Aviation Compliance AuditC. Global Airline Security AuditD. Civil Aviation Financial Audit
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Answer: A
The IATA Operational Safety Audit, known as IOSA, is necessary for IATA membership according to the source. Akasa Air completed IOSA successfully in December 2025 before joining IATA.
Akasa Air became which Indian airline to join the International Air Transport Association?
Akasa Air International Air Transport Association join करने वाली कौन-सी Indian airline बनी?A. ThirdB. FourthC. FifthD. Sixth
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Answer: C
Akasa Air became the fifth Indian airline to join IATA. The source lists Air India, Air India Express, IndiGo, Akasa Air and SpiceJet as the five Indian IATA members.
Which mission is explicitly supported by India's bio-bitumen initiative?
India की bio-bitumen initiative explicitly किस mission को support करती है?A. Waste to Wealth MissionB. National Solar MissionC. Digital India MissionD. AMRUT Mission
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Answer: A
The bio-bitumen initiative supports the Waste to Wealth mission. It is also linked in the source with Atma Nirbhar Bharat and Viksit Bharat 2047 because it converts waste material into a useful infrastructure input.
