Which organisation issued the insurance policies in Alwar's 100% insurance-coverage initiative?
✓ Explanation: Explanation: The policies were issued by United India Insurance Company. The notes also mention that premiums were funded by an NGO.
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Question 2 / 15 MediumNational
What is the purpose of the Annual Survey of Incorporated Service Sector Enterprises (ASISSE)?**
✓ Explanation: **Explanation:** ASISSE uses GSTN data to provide estimates of GVA, capital formation, employment, and emoluments at the state and industry levels.
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Question 3 / 15 MediumNational
**What is the significance of the LNG-diesel dual-fuel DEMU train launched in Ahmedabad?**
✓ Explanation: *Explanation:** The train is the first in India to use LNG as a fuel, which is a cleaner and more efficient alternative to traditional diesel.
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Question 4 / 15 MediumBanking
**What is the primary focus of the National Household Income Survey (NHIS)?**
✓ Explanation: *Explanation:** The NHIS aims to collect data on household income, living conditions, and income distribution to provide insights into economic disparities and living standards.
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Question 5 / 15 MediumNational
Consider the following statements:
NSIC was upgraded to a Schedule 'A' CPSE.
The upgrade provides greater financial and operational autonomy.
NSIC supports MSMEs through skilling, marketing, credit and growth capital.
NSIC is under the Ministry of Defence.
✓ Explanation: Explanation: The National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC) was upgraded to a Schedule 'A' CPSE, giving it greater financial and operational autonomy. It supports MSMEs through skilling, marketing, credit and growth capital. Statement 4 is incorrect; NSIC is associated with the Ministry of MSME.
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Question 6 / 15 MediumNational
**What is the significance of the Letter of Intent (LoI) between IOCL and Akasa Air?**
✓ Explanation: **Explanation:** The LoI aims to assess the future supply of SAF, a lower-carbon alternative to conventional jet fuel, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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Question 7 / 15 MediumNational
The assessment of Mons Mouton-4 was carried out using data from:
✓ Explanation: Explanation: The site assessment included hazard evaluation using Chandrayaan-2 data.
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Question 8 / 15 MediumNational
The Delhi Khel Mahakumbh mentioned in the notes is primarily associated with:
✓ Explanation: Explanation: The event focuses on grassroots sports promotion and was scheduled across 16 locations in Delhi.
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Question 9 / 15 MediumNational
SAF, in the context of aviation, stands for:
✓ Explanation: Explanation: SAF stands for Sustainable Aviation Fuel, an important component of efforts to reduce aviation-sector emissions.
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Question 10 / 15 MediumNational
**What is the primary function of the CSIR–NIO Regional Centre in Visakhapatnam?**
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Question 11 / 15 MediumNational
Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) is most closely associated with:
✓ Explanation: Explanation: ABS is a biodiversity-governance mechanism intended to ensure that benefits arising from the utilisation of biological resources and associated knowledge are shared appropriately.
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Question 12 / 15 MediumNational
Consider the following pairs:
Organisation Area
1. NTH Testing
2. STQC–ERTL Electronics/IT testing
3. BCIC Industry 4.0
✓ Explanation: Explanation: The drone-testing MoU involves the National Test House (NTH) and STQC–ERTL (North), while BCIC focuses on Industry 4.0.
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Question 13 / 15 MediumNational
*What is the theme of World Leprosy Day 2026?**
✓ Explanation: **Explanation:** The theme emphasizes that leprosy is curable and highlights the need to address the social stigma associated with the disease.
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Question 14 / 15 MediumNational
**What was Father Thomas V. Kunnunkal known for?**
✓ Explanation: **Explanation:** Father Thomas V. Kunnunkal was a prominent figure in India's education system, having served as CBSE Chairman and founded the National Open School.
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Question 15 / 15 MediumNational
The National Biodiversity Authority's digital portal mentioned in the current-affairs notes relates to:
✓ Explanation: Explanation: The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) launched an online portal for Certificates of Origin (CoO) for cultivated medicinal plants. It is connected with the implementation of the Biological Diversity (Amendment) Act, 2023.