Under the Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2026, which of the following was introduced?
✓ Explanation: Explanation: The 2026 Rules introduced e-OCI, including online application/renunciation and centralised digital records. The source also states that minors cannot hold dual passports.
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Question 2 / 15 MediumNational
Under the Namo Stall Scheme, the approximate cost of each stall was:
✓ Explanation: Explanation: The infrastructure/stalls were reported to cost approximately ₹50,000 each.
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Question 3 / 15 MediumNational
The Cell Broadcast System works in integration with:
✓ Explanation: Explanation: CBS works with the CAP-based Integrated Alert System SACHET and complements SMS-based alerts.
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Question 4 / 15 MediumNational
How many MoUs were signed during the Vietnam President's visit?
✓ Explanation: Explanation: 13 MoUs were signed, while 27 business agreements were exchanged.
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Question 5 / 15 MediumNational
The new GDP base year mentioned in the source is:
✓ Explanation: Explanation: The new GDP base year is 2022–23, with the stated objectives of better reflecting the present economy, improving data collection and aligning with international standards.
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Question 6 / 15 MediumNational
Crystal Matrix Ltd.'s approved semiconductor project includes an annual capacity of:
✓ Explanation: Explanation: CML is planned for 6-inch wafer epitaxy, 72,000 sq. m of Mini/Micro-LED panels and 24,000 RGB GaN wafer sets annually.
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Question 7 / 15 MediumNational
The Ganga Expressway is initially described as:
✓ Explanation: Explanation: It is a six-lane expressway expandable to eight lanes.
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Question 8 / 15 MediumNational
Which of the following was approved by the CCEA as a railway multi-tracking project?
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Question 9 / 15 MediumNational
Under ECLGS 5.0, the guarantee cover for MSMEs is:
✓ Explanation: Explanation: The scheme provides 100% guarantee cover for MSMEs, while the cover is 90% for non-MSMEs and scheduled passenger airlines.
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Question 10 / 15 MediumNational
What is a major fiscal concern associated with a government guarantee scheme such as ECLGS?
✓ Explanation: Explanation: Government guarantees create a contingent liability, creating a trade-off between short-term support and potential fiscal exposure.
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Question 11 / 15 MediumNational
According to the uploaded material, the crime rate in the NCRB 2024 report was:
✓ Explanation: Explanation: The reported crime rate was 418.9 per lakh population.
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Question 12 / 15 MediumNational
Eligible borrowers under ECLGS 5.0 must have standard accounts as of:
✓ Explanation: Explanation: The eligibility condition mentioned is that borrowers should have standard accounts as of 31 March 2026.
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Question 13 / 15 MediumNational
The “10-shot experience” initiative aimed to introduce how many students to shooting?
✓ Explanation: Explanation: The initiative aimed to introduce 7.5 lakh students to shooting before the 2028 Olympics.
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Question 14 / 15 MediumNational
India-Vietnam bilateral relations were elevated to:
✓ Explanation: Explanation: During the visit, relations were elevated to an Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP).
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Question 15 / 15 MediumNational
Approximately what percentage of total Gram Panchayats had validated data under PAI 2.0?
✓ Explanation: Explanation: Validated data came from 2,59,867 GPs, approximately 97.3% of the total.