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QUESTION 1,881What was the core theme of the Creative Zone Digital Summit 2026 held in Andhra Pradesh?
आंध्र प्रदेश में आयोजित 'क्रिएटिव ज़ोन डिजिटल समिट 2026' का मुख्य विषय क्या था?A. Digital India, Rural ProgressB. From Rural Roots to Digital ReachC. Empowering Creators with AID. Next-Gen Digital Entrepreneurship
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Answer: B
The core theme of the summit was 'From Rural Roots to Digital Reach.'
Which city hosted the Creative Zone Digital Summit 2026 to empower digital creators from rural areas?
ग्रामीण क्षेत्रों के डिजिटल रचनाकारों को सशक्त बनाने के लिए किस शहर ने 'क्रिएटिव ज़ोन डिजिटल समिट 2026' की मेजबानी की?A. VisakhapatnamB. AmaravatiC. HyderabadD. Tirupati
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Answer: B
Amaravati hosted the Creative Zone Digital Summit 2026 to empower digital creators from rural areas.
What type of satellites is the Finnish space technology company ICEYE a global leader in?
फिनिश अंतरिक्ष प्रौद्योगिकी कंपनी ICEYE किस प्रकार के उपग्रहों में वैश्विक अग्रणी है?A. Optical Imaging SatellitesB. Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) SatellitesC. Geostationary Communication SatellitesD. Navigation Satellites
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Answer: B
ICEYE is a global leader in Synthetic Aperture Radar satellite technology.
Dhruva Space signed a strategic space partnership with ICEYE. In which country is the satellite company ICEYE headquartered?
ध्रुव स्पेस ने ICEYE के साथ एक रणनीतिक अंतरिक्ष साझेदारी पर हस्ताक्षर किए हैं। उपग्रह कंपनी ICEYE का मुख्यालय किस देश में है?A. FranceB. GermanyC. FinlandD. Sweden
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Answer: C
ICEYE is a Finnish satellite company headquartered in Finland.
What is the name of the Indian Mars Orbiter Mission launched in 2013?
2013 में लॉन्च किया गया भारतीय मंगल ऑर्बिटर मिशन किस नाम से जाना जाता है?A. Chandrayaan-1B. MangalyaanC. VikramD. Astrosat
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Answer: B
Mangalyaan is the popular name for the Mars Orbiter Mission launched by ISRO in 2013.
Which Indian state became the first to implement the 'One Nation, One Ration Card' scheme nationwide?
भारत का कौन सा राज्य पूरे देश में 'वन नेशन, वन राशन कार्ड' योजना को लागू करने वाला पहला राज्य बना?A. RajasthanB. Tamil NaduC. MaharashtraD. Kerala
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Answer: A
Rajasthan was the first state to implement the 'One Nation, One Ration Card' scheme across the entire state, enabling portability of ration cards.
Which emergency helpline number has Telangana operationalised as a unified system replacing Dial 100?
तेलंगाना ने Dial 100 की जगह किस आपातकालीन हेल्पलाइन नंबर को एकीकृत प्रणाली के रूप में लागू किया है?A. Dial 112B. Dial 911C. Dial 108D. Dial 100
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Answer: A
Telangana has operationalised Dial 112 as its unified emergency helpline, replacing the earlier Dial 100 system.
What is the main focus of the NITI Aayog's 'Reimagining Care' report?
नीति आयोग की 'Reimagining Care' रिपोर्ट का मुख्य फोकस क्या है?A. Developing and professionalising India's caregiving ecosystemB. Increasing pulse production to 35 million tonnesC. Launching an emergency unified helplineD. Expanding India's cross-border e-commerce exports
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Answer: A
The report focuses on developing and professionalising India's caregiving ecosystem, including establishing policies and councils for caregivers.
Which organization developed India's first fully annotated Telomere-to-Telomere (T2T) reference genome of pigeonpea?
भारत का पहला पूर्ण रूप से annotated Telomere-to-Telomere (T2T) Reference Genome अरहर का किस संगठन ने विकसित किया?A. ICAR-National Institute for Plant Biotechnology, New DelhiB. NITI AayogC. Lalit Kala AkademiD. Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies
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Answer: A
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) through its National Institute for Plant Biotechnology (NIPB), New Delhi developed the first fully annotated T2T reference genome of pigeonpea.
Which state police force was awarded the President of India’s Police Colour in May 2026?
मई 2026 में राष्ट्रपति पुलिस कलर सम्मान से किस राज्य के पुलिस बल को सम्मानित किया गया?A. Nagaland PoliceB. Meghalaya PoliceC. Sikkim PoliceD. Arunachal Pradesh Police
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Answer: C
Sikkim Police was awarded the prestigious President of India’s Police Colour by President Droupadi Murmu on 28 May 2026 in Gangtok. It is the highest honour bestowed upon a police force in India for exceptional service and dedication.
In which city was the 35th India-China Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination (WMCC) meeting on border affairs held in May 2026?
मई 2026 में भारत-चीन सीमा मामलों पर परामर्श एवं समन्वय तंत्र (WMCC) की 35वीं बैठक किस शहर में आयोजित की गई थी?A. New DelhiB. ShanghaiC. LhasaD. Beijing
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Answer: D
The 35th WMCC meeting on India-China border affairs was held in Beijing on 27 May 2026. The meeting focused on maintaining peace and stability along the border, strengthening communication mechanisms, and preparing for future diplomatic engagements.
Which institution signed three contracts with the Indian Air Force for predictive maintenance of Su-30 MKI fighter aircraft in May 2026?
मई 2026 में सु-30 एमकेआई लड़ाकू विमानों के लिए प्रेडिक्टिव मेंटेनेंस (Predictive Maintenance) हेतु भारतीय वायुसेना के साथ तीन अनुबंध किस संस्थान ने किए?A. IIT BombayB. IIT DelhiC. IISc BangaloreD. DRDO
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Answer: A
The Indian Air Force signed three contracts with IIT Bombay to develop predictive maintenance solutions for the Su-30 MKI fleet. The initiative aims to reduce maintenance costs, improve aircraft availability, and enhance operational efficiency through data-driven maintenance systems.
Which company partnered with Israel's Elbit Systems to establish India's first private propellant manufacturing facility in Shirdi, Maharashtra?
महाराष्ट्र के शिरडी में भारत की पहली निजी प्रोपेलेंट निर्माण इकाई स्थापित करने के लिए इज़राइल की एल्बिट सिस्टम्स के साथ किस कंपनी ने साझेदारी की?A. Larsen & ToubroB. Bharat ForgeC. Nibe GroupD. Adani Defence Systems
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Answer: C
Nibe Group entered into a joint venture with Israel's Elbit Systems to establish India's first private propellant manufacturing facility in Shirdi, Maharashtra. The project supports the Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat initiatives by strengthening indigenous defence manufacturing.
Which country's state nuclear corporation Rosatom was selected to construct Kazakhstan's first nuclear power plant in 2026?
वर्ष 2026 में कजाकिस्तान के पहले परमाणु ऊर्जा संयंत्र के निर्माण हेतु किस देश की सरकारी परमाणु कंपनी रोसाटॉम (Rosatom) का चयन किया गया?A. ChinaB. KazakhstanC. United StatesD. Russia
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Answer: D
Russia's state nuclear corporation Rosatom was chosen to build Kazakhstan's first nuclear power plant under a multi-billion-dollar agreement. The project aims to strengthen Kazakhstan's energy security and meet future electricity demand.
In which city was the 11th Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting held in May 2026?
मई 2026 में 11वीं क्वाड विदेश मंत्रियों की बैठक किस शहर में आयोजित की गई थी?A. TokyoB. Washington D.C.C. SydneyD. New Delhi
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Answer: D
The 11th Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting was held in New Delhi on 26 May 2026. Representatives from India, the United States, Japan, and Australia discussed maritime security, critical technologies, infrastructure development, and cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.
Which state launched the 'Farm to Home' programme to enable direct marketing of agricultural produce through Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs)?
किस राज्य ने किसान उत्पादक संगठनों (FPOs) के माध्यम से कृषि उत्पादों की प्रत्यक्ष बिक्री हेतु 'फार्म टू होम' कार्यक्रम शुरू किया?A. TelanganaB. Andhra PradeshC. KarnatakaD. Odisha
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Answer: B
Andhra Pradesh launched the 'Farm to Home' programme to connect farmers directly with consumers through FPOs. The initiative aims to reduce intermediaries, improve farmers' income, and strengthen agricultural marketing through digital and infrastructure support.
Which state was officially declared India's fifth fully literate state under the ULLAS initiative in May 2026?
मई 2026 में ULLAS पहल के अंतर्गत भारत का पाँचवाँ पूर्ण साक्षर राज्य किसे घोषित किया गया?A. MizoramB. GoaC. SikkimD. Himachal Pradesh
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Answer: C
Sikkim was officially recognised as India's fifth fully literate state under the ULLAS (Understanding Lifelong Learning for All in Society) programme. The achievement reflects the state's success in promoting literacy, adult education, and lifelong learning.
Which state inaugurated a ₹3 crore solar power plant managed entirely by women Self-Help Groups (SHGs) in May 2026?
मई 2026 में महिलाओं के स्वयं सहायता समूहों (SHGs) द्वारा पूर्ण रूप से संचालित ₹3 करोड़ के सौर ऊर्जा संयंत्र का उद्घाटन किस राज्य ने किया?A. TelanganaB. Andhra PradeshC. KarnatakaD. Maharashtra
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Answer: A
Telangana inaugurated a ₹3 crore solar power plant in Khammam district under the Indira Mahila Shakti scheme. The project is managed entirely by women SHGs and promotes both renewable energy and women's economic empowerment.
Which state launched the ₹236 crore Mission Queen Pineapple to strengthen the value chain of GI-tagged Queen Pineapple in 2026?
वर्ष 2026 में जीआई-टैग प्राप्त क्वीन पाइनएप्पल के मूल्य श्रृंखला विकास हेतु ₹236 करोड़ का मिशन क्वीन पाइनएप्पल किस राज्य ने शुरू किया?A. TripuraB. AssamC. MeghalayaD. Manipur
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Answer: A
Tripura launched the ₹236 crore Mission Queen Pineapple in partnership with the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER). The mission aims to improve production, processing, branding, and marketing of the GI-tagged Queen Pineapple while increasing farmers' income.
