(1) What key issue was highlighted during the 6th round of Foreign Office Consultations between India and Azerbaijan??

  • A. Space Exploration
  • B. Cross-Border Terrorism
  • C. Climate Change
  • D. Cultural Heritage

(2) What is the strategic significance of Azerbaijan in the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) for India??

  • A. It provides military support.
  • B. It acts as a vital connection point for trade.
  • C. It is India's main ally in the Middle East.
  • D. It has no significant role.

(3) Which factor complicates India's bilateral relations with Azerbaijan??

  • A. Cultural similarities
  • B. The Armenia factor
  • C. Joint tourism initiatives
  • D. The shared border with Iran

(4) What approach should India adopt to strengthen its relations with Azerbaijan??

  • A. A disengagement policy
  • B. Strict de-hyphenation policy
  • C. A focus on military alliances
  • D. Limiting trade negotiations

(5) What is a significant outcome of India's investments in Azerbaijan's energy sector??

  • A. Cultural exchanges
  • B. Increased tourism
  • C. Access to Trans-Caspian pipelines
  • D. Military cooperation

(6) What is a characteristic of the newly discovered planetary system discussed in the article??

  • A. It contains gas giants only.
  • B. It has two Earth-like planets called super-Earths.
  • C. It is located 200 light-years away.
  • D. It follows the standard model of planetary formation.

(7) How does the arrangement of planets in this new system compare to our Solar System??

  • A. Rocky planets are closer to the star, while gas giants are farther away.
  • B. Gas giants are found closer to the host star than rocky planets.
  • C. The arrangement is similar to that of the Solar System.
  • D. Rocky planets are arranged beyond gas giants, breaking known patterns.

(8) Who has been appointed as the vice-president and managing director for the APJ region at Intel??

  • A. Ravi Kumar
  • B. Santhosh Viswanathan
  • C. Neeraj Dave
  • D. Arun Nair

(9) What is the strategic importance of the APJ region for Intel??

  • A. Low demand for technology
  • B. Fast-growing diverse technology market
  • C. Decreasing consumer interest
  • D. Less competition in technology

(10) Who won the gold medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team event at the ISSF World Cup??

  • A. Mukesh Nelavalli and Palak
  • B. Veronika Major and Akos Karoly Nagy
  • C. Qianxun Yao and Kai Hu
  • D. None of the above

(11) What was the combined score of Palak and Mukesh in the final??

  • A. 481.0
  • B. 484.8
  • C. 487.7
  • D. 414.9

(12) What is the cumulative Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) achieved by the Government e Marketplace (GeM)??

  • A. โ‚น10 lakh crore
  • B. โ‚น18.4 lakh crore
  • C. โ‚น5 lakh crore
  • D. โ‚น20 lakh crore

(13) Which year was the Government e Marketplace (GeM) launched??

  • A. 2014
  • B. 2016
  • C. 2018
  • D. 2020

(14) What is the fourth known species of its genus identified by researchers from ZSI??

  • A. Epacanthion indica
  • B. Corononema dhriti
  • C. Nematoda
  • D. Marine nematode

(15) Which of the following statements about *Epacanthion indica* is true??

  • A. It is a free-living organism that feeds on microbes.
  • B. It has specialised mandibles and acts as a microscopic predator.
  • C. It is parasitic in nature.
  • D. It is the first known species of its genus worldwide.

(16) What is the primary threat posed by the Indian crested porcupine to saffron cultivation in Kashmir??

  • A. It helps in herb pollination.
  • B. It feeds on saffron corms before they bloom.
  • C. It protects the crops from pests.
  • D. It increases soil fertility.

(17) What unique feature does the Indian crested porcupine have for defense??

  • A. It can throw its quills.
  • B. It has strong, sharp quills on its back.
  • C. It can camouflage itself.
  • D. It emits a strong odor.

(18) Who is the first quadruple amputee to win an international archery gold medal??

  • A. Sheetal Devi
  • B. Payal Nag
  • C. Kuldeep Kumar Vedwan
  • D. Mata Vaishno Devi

(19) What innovative technique did Payal Nag use in archery??

  • A. Shooting with a bow using her feet
  • B. Using a specially designed prosthetic arm
  • C. Traditional archery methods
  • D. Blindfold shooting

(20) What are Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) commonly referred to as??

  • A. Persistent chemicals
  • B. Forever chemicals
  • C. Toxic metals
  • D. Organic compounds

(21) Which of the following substances are recognized as persistent organic pollutants under the Stockholm Convention??

  • A. Perfluorooctane Sulfonic Acid (PFOS)
  • B. Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
  • C. Methane (CH4)
  • D. Nitrogen Oxides (NOx)

(22) What is the main purpose of the Annual Survey of Incorporated Services Sector Enterprises (ASISSE)??

  • A. To promote tourism in India
  • B. To generate a comprehensive database of the incorporated services sector
  • C. To evaluate manufacturing sector performance
  • D. To assess agricultural yield

(23) What are tar balls primarily composed of??

  • A. Plastic residues
  • B. Weathered crude oil
  • C. Organic waste
  • D. Marine sediment

(24) Which region of India is particularly affected by tar ball deposition??

  • A. Eastern coastline
  • B. Northern plains
  • C. Western coastline
  • D. Southern islands

(25) Who has been appointed as the vice-president and managing director for Intel's Asia Pacific and Japan region??

  • A. Ravi Kumar
  • B. Santhosh Viswanathan
  • C. Anjali Gupta
  • D. Rahul Mehta

(26) What term is used to refer to the Earth-like planets in the newly identified planetary system??

  • A. Mega-Earths
  • B. Super-Earths
  • C. Ultra-Earths
  • D. Mini-Earths

(27) Which event did India win a gold medal in at the ISSF World Cup in Granada, Spain??

  • A. 10m air rifle mixed team
  • B. 10m air pistol mixed team
  • C. 25m pistol team
  • D. 50m rifle prone

(28) What was the combined score of the Indian shooters Palak and Mukesh in the final??

  • A. 484.8
  • B. 487.7
  • C. 500.0
  • D. 414.9

(29) Which country finished with silver in the mixed team event??

  • A. Hungary
  • B. India
  • C. China
  • D. Italy

(30) What is the cumulative Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) of the Government e Marketplace (GeM)??

  • A. โ‚น18.4 lakh crore
  • B. โ‚น5 lakh crore
  • C. โ‚น10 lakh crore
  • D. โ‚น15 lakh crore

(31) What are the names of the two new species of marine nematodes identified off the coast of Tamil Nadu??

  • A. Corononema dhriti and Epacanthion indica
  • B. Nematoda species and Marine worm
  • C. Corononema macronema and Epacanthion spartinae
  • D. Nemathelminthes and Corononema

(32) What is unique about 'Epacanthion indica' compared to other species??

  • A. It has a simpler life cycle.
  • B. It is known for its anatomical complexity and ecological role.
  • C. It is found only in freshwater.
  • D. It has a larger size than other nematodes.

(33) What recent behavior of the Indian crested porcupine is causing agricultural losses in Kashmir??

  • A. Feeding on saffron corms
  • B. Attracting other animals
  • C. Planting new crops
  • D. Moving into urban areas

(34) Who became the world's first quadruple amputee to win an international archery gold medal??

  • A. Deepa Malik
  • B. Payal Nag
  • C. Sumit Antil
  • D. Devendra Jhajharia

(35) What significant finding was highlighted in the Ipsos survey about India in March 2026??

  • A. India's citizens are worried about inflation.
  • B. India's citizens express confidence in the country's direction.
  • C. India is facing economic uncertainties.
  • D. India's public sentiment is subdued like advanced economies.

(36) What is the primary aim of the Annual Survey of Incorporated Services Sector Enterprises (ASISSE)??

  • A. To reduce unemployment rates
  • B. To generate a comprehensive database of the services sector
  • C. To strengthen government policies
  • D. To increase foreign investments

(37) What significant event does World Health Day commemorate??

  • A. Establishment of the United Nations
  • B. Establishment of World Health Organization
  • C. Discovery of Penicillin
  • D. Launch of WHO's Health Initiative

(38) Who was unanimously elected as Vietnam's state president??

  • A. Nguyen Phu Trong
  • B. To Lam
  • C. Pham Minh Chinh
  • D. Tran Dai Quang

(39) What was the outcome of the recent Supreme Court case regarding the NCERT association ban??

  • A. The ban was lifted.
  • B. The ban was upheld.
  • C. The case was dismissed.
  • D. The court ordered a review of the ban.

(40) Which country recently vetoed a UN resolution concerning the Strait of Hormuz??

  • A. India
  • B. Russia
  • C. United States
  • D. China