(1) What is the primary objective of the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)??

  • A. To provide financial aid to colleges
  • B. To ensure and enhance the quality of higher education
  • C. To establish new universities
  • D. To conduct research in education

(2) Where has the recent sighting of a white female albino Himalayan tahr been recorded??

  • A. Kugti Wildlife Sanctuary
  • B. Dhauladhar Wildlife Sanctuary
  • C. Tundah Wildlife Sanctuary
  • D. Manimahesh Temple

(3) What type of forests can be found in Kugti Wildlife Sanctuary??

  • A. Moist deodar forests
  • B. Tropical rainforests
  • C. Deciduous forests
  • D. Mangrove forests

(4) What is the primary diet of the sloth bear??

  • A. Fruits and vegetables
  • B. Fish and meat
  • C. Ants and termites
  • D. Seeds and nuts

(5) Where are sloth bears predominantly found??

  • A. North America
  • B. Africa
  • C. Indian subcontinent
  • D. Australia

(6) Which act protects sloth bears in India??

  • A. Wildlife Protection Act, 1972
  • B. Forest Conservation Act, 1980
  • C. Environment Protection Act, 1986
  • D. Biodiversity Act, 2002

(7) In which year will Thailand host the IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings after a 35-year gap??

  • A. 2024
  • B. 2025
  • C. 2026
  • D. 2027

(8) What is the theme for the discussions during the 2026 meetings in Thailand??

  • A. Sustainable Development Goals
  • B. Global Financial Stability
  • C. Thailandโ€™s New Horizons: Empowering People, Building Resilience
  • D. International Trade and Cooperation

(9) What is the purpose of the ICP App introduced in Costa Rica??

  • A. To identify harmless snakes
  • B. To identify venomous snakes
  • C. To provide information about all wildlife
  • D. To promote tourism

(10) What is a key feature of the Solid Waste Management (SWM) Rules, 2026??

  • A. Mandatory one-way waste disposal
  • B. Voluntary waste segregation
  • C. Mandatory four-way waste segregation at source
  • D. Single-use plastic allowance

(11) Who has been appointed as the Chairman and Managing Director of Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd??

  • A. Rajesh Kumar
  • B. Burra Vamsi Rama Mohan
  • C. Suresh Mehta
  • D. Anil Sharma

(12) What is the primary purpose of the 'Malwan' vessel inducted into the Indian Navy??

  • A. Coastal transport
  • B. Anti-Submarine Warfare
  • C. Research and development
  • D. Amphibious operations

(13) How many vessels are included in the Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft program??

  • A. Six
  • B. Eight
  • C. Ten
  • D. Twelve

(14) What actions has the Central government taken against the misuse of weight-loss and diabetes drugs??

  • A. Increased availability of these drugs
  • B. Intensified inspections and regulatory actions
  • C. Promoted unrestricted online sales
  • D. Reduced penalties for violations

(15) What are GLP-1 receptor agonists primarily used for??

  • A. Weight gain and muscle building
  • B. Treatment of type 2 diabetes and obesity
  • C. Improving digestion
  • D. Curing allergies

(16) What is the primary theme of the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting hosted by India in May 2026??

  • A. Economic Stability and Security
  • B. Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability
  • C. Cultural Exchange and Friendship
  • D. Military Cooperation and Strategy

(17) Which digital frameworks is India expected to promote during the BRICS meeting for broader adoption??

  • A. Digital Currency
  • B. ChatGPT
  • C. Aadhaar and UPI
  • D. E-Governance

(18) Where was the semiconductor manufacturing facility of Kaynes Technology inaugurated??

  • A. Mumbai
  • B. Sanand
  • C. Ahmedabad
  • D. Delhi

(19) What is the name of the first Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel launched by India??

  • A. Vikrant
  • B. Shachi
  • C. INS Talwar
  • D. Kukri

(20) What is the name of the mission that marks the advancement in satellite navigation by the European Space Agency??

  • A. Celeste Mission
  • B. Galileo Mission
  • C. Horizon Mission
  • D. Apollo Mission

(21) Which company launched the Celeste satellites??

  • A. SpaceX
  • B. Rocket Lab
  • C. Blue Origin
  • D. Northrop Grumman

(22) What is the primary purpose of the 'Bhavasagara' Referral Centre??

  • A. To promote tourism in marine areas
  • B. To serve as a national repository for deep-sea fauna
  • C. To increase fishing activities in the ocean
  • D. To create awareness about climate change

(23) Under which act does the Bhavasagara Referral Centre operate??

  • A. Wildlife Protection Act, 1972
  • B. Biological Diversity Act, 2002
  • C. Marine Protection Act, 1986
  • D. Environment Protection Act, 1986

(24) How many new species were added to the protected list at COP15??

  • A. 30
  • B. 40
  • C. 50
  • D. 60

(25) Where was the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species signed??

  • A. Paris
  • B. Bonn
  • C. Berlin
  • D. New York

(26) What initiative has Varkala been included in to promote sustainable urban development??

  • A. Clean City Mission
  • B. 20 Cities Towards Zero Waste
  • C. Green India Initiative
  • D. Urban Resilience Program

(27) Willie Walsh has been appointed as the CEO of which company??

  • A. TCS
  • B. INFOSYS
  • C. WIPRO
  • D. INDIGO

(28) What is the primary aim of the Yuva Vigyani Karyakram (YUVIKA)??

  • A. To promote sports among youth
  • B. To provide financial aid to students
  • C. To encourage interest in space science
  • D. To train teachers in science education

(29) During which session was the statement made??

  • A. Winter Session
  • B. Monsoon Session
  • C. Special Session
  • D. Budget Session

(30) What is the target group of the YUVIKA programme??

  • A. College students
  • B. Class 12 students
  • C. Class 9 students
  • D. Class 6 students

(31) Which country reported the highest number of internet shutdowns among democratic nations in 2025??

  • A. India
  • B. Myanmar
  • C. Pakistan
  • D. Russia

(32) What significant legislative bill was passed on April 1, 2026, in India??

  • A. Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026
  • B. National Education Policy Bill
  • C. Digital India Bill
  • D. Statehood for Delhi Bill

(33) What is the primary objective of the glass bridge being constructed in Punjab??

  • A. Boost agriculture
  • B. Improve infrastructure
  • C. Enhance tourism
  • D. Promote technology

(34) Who released the book 'Tides of Time'??

  • A. Nityanand Rai
  • B. C.P. Radhakrishnan
  • C. Sudha Murthy
  • D. Chanchal Kumar

(35) When is the Ladakh Apricot Festival 2026 scheduled to take place??

  • A. 1-6 April
  • B. 8-16 April
  • C. 15-20 April
  • D. 20-28 April

(36) What is the main goal of the PM-WANI Scheme??

  • A. To increase the number of internet users in rural areas
  • B. To promote the expansion of public Wi-Fi access across India
  • C. To decrease internet tariffs for users
  • D. To regulate private internet service providers

(37) As of February 28, 2026, how many public Wi-Fi hotspots are operational under the PM-WANI framework??

  • A. 2,44,67,896
  • B. 58.64 petabytes
  • C. 4,09,403
  • D. 207