2026 Current Affairs
QUESTION 321India became the first country to commercially produce which road-construction material?
India road construction के लिए किस material का commercial production करने वाला पहला देश बना?A. Bio-bitumenB. Green cementC. Bio-asphalt tilesD. Recycled concrete steel
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Answer: A
India became the first country to commercially produce bio-bitumen for road construction. Conventional bitumen is traditionally derived from crude oil. Bio-bitumen is linked with the effort to use crop residue productively and reduce pollution from crop burning.
BIS-SAKSHAM is primarily associated with which purpose?
BIS-SAKSHAM primarily किस purpose से संबंधित है?A. Annual recognition of knowledge, skills and merit within BISB. Export promotion for steel productsC. Financial support for start-upsD. Standardisation of school examinations
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Answer: A
BIS-SAKSHAM is an annual recognition scheme designed to acknowledge knowledge, skills and merit within BIS. It was among the initiatives launched during the organisation's 79th Foundation Day celebrations.
BIS educational comic books aimed at children are to be made available on which platform?
Children के लिए BIS educational comic books किस platform पर available कराई जानी हैं?A. Rashtriya e-PustakalayB. DIKSHAC. SWAYAMD. e-Pathshala
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Answer: A
BIS educational literature in comic-book form, including print and animated versions, is to be made available on the Rashtriya e-Pustakalay platform. The objective is to raise awareness about standards among children.
What is the main objective of the SHINE Scheme launched during the BIS Foundation Day initiatives?
BIS Foundation Day initiatives के दौरान launch की गई SHINE Scheme का मुख्य objective क्या है?A. Empower women by training Self-Help Groups on Indian standardsB. Provide loans to large manufacturing companiesC. Set up laboratories in every districtD. Certify only imported products
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Answer: A
The SHINE Scheme is intended to empower women by providing training to Self-Help Groups on Indian standards. It forms part of BIS's wider effort to expand standards awareness and participation among different sections of society.
Who launched the Beta Version of the BIS Integrated Standardisation Portal?
BIS Integrated Standardisation Portal का Beta Version किसने launch किया?A. Pralhad JoshiB. Piyush GoyalC. J. P. NaddaD. Jitendra Singh
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Answer: A
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi launched the Beta Version of the BIS Integrated Standardisation Portal during the 79th Foundation Day celebrations of the Bureau of Indian Standards in New Delhi.
Consider the following statements about Aritra Roy's Mount Aconcagua expedition:
1. Mount Aconcagua is located in Argentina.
2. It is the highest peak outside Asia.
3. Aritra Roy's expedition was sponsored by HAL.
4. The summit marked his fourth milestone in the Seven Summits challenge.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Aritra Roy की Mount Aconcagua expedition के बारे में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजिए:
1. Mount Aconcagua Argentina में स्थित है।
2. यह Asia के बाहर highest peak है।
3. Aritra Roy की expedition को HAL ने sponsor किया।
4. यह summit Seven Summits challenge में उनका fourth milestone 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. Mount Aconcagua is in Argentina and is the highest peak outside Asia. HAL fully sponsored Roy's expedition, and the summit represented his fourth milestone in the Seven Summits challenge. His earlier summits included Kilimanjaro, Elbrus and Everest.
Aritra Roy’s Mount Aconcagua expedition was fully sponsored by which organisation?
Aritra Roy की Mount Aconcagua expedition को किस organisation ने fully sponsor किया?A. HALB. SAILC. ONGCD. BHEL
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Answer: A
The expedition was fully sponsored by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, or HAL. HAL is described in the source as a public-sector enterprise under the Ministry of Defence.
What is the height of Mount Aconcagua according to the source?
Source के अनुसार Mount Aconcagua की height कितनी है?A. 6,767.15 metresB. 6,867.15 metresC. 6,967.15 metresD. 7,067.15 metres
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Answer: C
Mount Aconcagua is given as 6,967.15 metres above sea level. It lies in Argentina and is the highest peak outside Asia. It is part of the Andes mountain system.
Which peak did Indian mountaineer Aritra Roy summit in January 2026?
Indian mountaineer Aritra Roy ने January 2026 में किस peak को summit किया?A. Mount AconcaguaB. Mount DenaliC. Mount VinsonD. Mount Kosciuszko
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Answer: A
Aritra Roy successfully summited Mount Aconcagua in Argentina. The peak is described as the highest mountain outside Asia and stands at 6,967.15 metres above sea level.
What annual sanction target did IRFC achieve by the third quarter of FY26 under IRFC 2.0?
IRFC 2.0 के अंतर्गत IRFC ने FY26 की third quarter तक कितना annual sanction target achieve किया?A. ₹40,000 croreB. ₹50,000 croreC. ₹60,000 croreD. ₹75,000 crore
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Answer: C
Under IRFC 2.0, the organisation achieved its annual sanction target of ₹60,000 crore by the third quarter of FY26, covering October to December. This figure indicates the scale of IRFC's lending and financing activity.
In which year was IRFC established?
IRFC की स्थापना किस year में हुई थी?A. 1984B. 1986C. 1990D. 1992
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Answer: B
IRFC was established in 1986. It serves as the dedicated financing arm of the Ministry of Railways and supports railway projects and related infrastructure. This static fact is frequently useful when current affairs involving IRFC are tested.
For how many consecutive years had IRFC received the ‘Excellent’ DPE rating since listing?
Listing के बाद IRFC को लगातार कितने वर्षों तक ‘Excellent’ DPE rating मिली?A. 3 yearsB. 4 yearsC. 5 yearsD. 6 years
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Answer: C
The FY 2024-25 rating marked IRFC's fifth consecutive ‘Excellent’ DPE rating since it became listed in FY21. This makes the five-year streak an important numerical current-affairs fact.
Which rating did Indian Railway Finance Corporation receive from the Department of Public Enterprises for FY 2024-25?
Indian Railway Finance Corporation को FY 2024-25 के लिए Department of Public Enterprises से कौन-सी rating मिली?A. ExcellentB. Very GoodC. GoodD. Outstanding Plus
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Answer: A
Indian Railway Finance Corporation received an ‘Excellent’ rating from the Department of Public Enterprises for FY 2024-25. This was the fifth consecutive year in which IRFC achieved the top performance rating after becoming listed in FY21. The recognition reflects the organisation's institutional performance, resilience and consistent delivery.
Consider the following statements about Indian Railways electrification: 1. Approximately 99.2% of the broad-gauge network had been electrified. 2. 69,427 route kilometres out of 70,001 route kilometres were electrified by November 2025. 3. Solar-power capacity reached 898 MW. 4. 70% of solar capacity was used for traction. Which statements are correct according to the source?
Indian Railways electrification के बारे में निम्न statements पर विचार कीजिए: 1. Broad-gauge network का लगभग 99.2% electrified था। 2. November 2025 तक 70,001 route kilometres में से 69,427 route kilometres electrified थे। 3. Solar-power capacity 898 MW थी। 4. Solar capacity का 70% traction के लिए use होता था। 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 source. The broad-gauge electrification figure is approximately 99.2%; 69,427 route kilometres out of 70,001 had been electrified by November 2025; solar capacity reached 898 MW; and the capacity split was 70% for traction and 30% for non-traction requirements. These interconnected figures make the topic suitable for statement-based competitive-exam questions.
Consider the following statements regarding the 184 new crop varieties: 1. ICAR developed 60 varieties. 2. Agricultural universities developed 62 varieties. 3. Private seed companies developed 62 varieties. 4. Cereals accounted for 122 varieties. Which of the statements are correct?
184 new crop varieties के संबंध में निम्न statements पर विचार कीजिए: 1. ICAR ने 60 varieties develop कीं। 2. Agricultural universities ने 62 varieties develop कीं। 3. Private seed companies ने 62 varieties develop कीं। 4. Cereals की 122 varieties थीं। 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 match the figures given in the source. ICAR contributed 60 varieties, agricultural universities 62, and private seed companies another 62, producing a total of 184. The largest crop-category component was cereals with 122 varieties. The distribution is particularly useful for multi-statement questions because several closely related figures appear together.
How was Indian Railways' 898 MW solar-power capacity divided between traction and non-traction use?
Indian Railways की 898 MW solar-power capacity traction और non-traction use के बीच किस ratio में divided थी?A. 70% traction and 30% non-tractionB. 60% traction and 40% non-tractionC. 50% traction and 50% non-tractionD. 30% traction and 70% non-traction
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Answer: A
The source states that 70% of the 898 MW solar-power capacity was used for traction and 30% for non-traction needs. Traction use is associated with train movement, while non-traction requirements refer to other railway energy needs. For the current-affairs question, the important factual combination is 898 MW, 70% traction and 30% non-traction.
What was Indian Railways' solar-power capacity as of November 2025 according to the source?
Source के अनुसार November 2025 तक Indian Railways की solar-power capacity कितनी थी?A. 698 MWB. 798 MWC. 898 MWD. 998 MW
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Answer: C
Indian Railways' solar-power capacity reached 898 MW by November 2025 according to the PDF. Approximately 70% of this capacity was used for traction and 30% for non-traction requirements. This renewable-energy component complements the broader railway-electrification programme.
Which set correctly identifies the states where limited railway-electrification sections were still pending according to the February 2026 current-affairs source?
February 2026 current-affairs source के अनुसार किन states में limited railway-electrification sections अभी pending थे?A. Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Assam and GoaB. Punjab, Haryana, Bihar, Odisha and KeralaC. Maharashtra, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and PunjabD. Assam, Meghalaya, Sikkim, Tripura and Manipur
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Answer: A
The source lists Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Assam and Goa as the places where limited sections remained pending. It states that electrification had been completed in 25 states and Union Territories. Remembering this group can help with statement-based questions in Railway and SSC examinations.
What was Indian Railways' electrification pace during 2019-2025 according to the source?
Source के अनुसार 2019-2025 के दौरान Indian Railways की electrification pace कितनी थी?A. About 5 km per dayB. About 10 km per dayC. More than 15 km per dayD. More than 25 km per day
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Answer: C
The source states that the pace exceeded 15 km per day during 2019-2025. This represents a major increase from approximately 1.4 km per day during 2004-2014. Questions may test either figure or ask for a comparison between the two periods.
Approximately how many route kilometres were electrified by Indian Railways between 2014 and 2025?
2014 से 2025 के बीच Indian Railways ने लगभग कितने route kilometres electrify किए?A. 36,900 kmB. 41,900 kmC. 46,900 kmD. 56,900 km
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Answer: C
Between 2014 and 2025, approximately 46,900 route kilometres were electrified. The source contrasts the pace of electrification across periods: around 1.4 km per day during 2004-2014 compared with more than 15 km per day during 2019-2025.
