<p>Which organization has been designated as the India Centre for BRICS Industrial Competencies?</p>
📊 SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option: C
<p>The National Productivity Council (NPC) has been named as India\'s BCIC Centre. It focuses on Industry 4.0 skills and advanced manufacturing capabilities in collaboration with UNIDO.</p>
Question 2 of 14
💡 Hint
The Border Roads Organization\'s \"Project Himank\" is primarily dedicated to infrastructure development in which Indian territory?
📊 SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option: A
Project Himank is a Border Roads Organization (BRO) initiative started in 1985 in the Ladakh region. Its main objective is to develop and maintain road communication in Ladakh\'s high-altitude terrain, ensuring strategic connectivity near the Line of Actual Control (LAC).
Question 3 of 14
💡 Hint
<p>The PM VIKAS (Pradhan Mantri Virasat Ka Samvardhan) scheme is managed by which specific Union Ministry?</p>
📊 SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option: C
<p>PM VIKAS is a Central Sector Scheme launched in 2025 focusing on the socio-economic empowerment of six notified minority communities. It promotes skill development and preserves cultural heritage like traditional arts and manuscripts.</p>
Question 4 of 14
💡 Hint
<p>What is the name of India\'s first cooperative-based ride-hailing platform launched in New Delhi?</p>
📊 SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option: B
<p>Launched by Shri Amit Shah on February 5, 2026, Bharat Taxi is a cooperative platform. It operates on a zero-commission model where profits are shared with drivers (Sarathis), who also receive insurance benefits.</p>
Question 5 of 14
💡 Hint
Esha Singh won which medal in the women\'s individual 10 metre air pistol event at the Asian Rifle and Pistol Championship 2026?
📊 SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option: A
Esha Singh won the individual gold with a score of 239.8. She also led the Indian women\'s team (including Manu Bhaker and Suruchi Singh) to a team gold medal at the championship in Delhi.
Question 6 of 14
💡 Hint
In a first for India, which state has designated a commercial airport to serve as a National UAV Test and Innovation Corridor?
📊 SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option: A
The Odisha government partnered with BonV Aero to create this corridor at Rangeilunda in Ganjam district. It is India\'s first commercial airport repurposed for real-world drone testing up to 1,000 meters.
Question 7 of 14
💡 Hint
<p>Which international body authored the \"Global Appeal 2026\" report, highlighting the record displacement of 83.4 million people?</p>
📊 SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option: C
<p>The IOM released the report requesting $4.7 billion to support 41 million people. It highlighted that 2024 was the deadliest year for migrants and noted a sharp rise in climate-related displacement.</p>
Question 8 of 14
💡 Hint
Which Indian state is home to the Dholpur-Karauli Tiger Reserve, recently in the news regarding villager relocation policies?
📊 SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option: A
Dholpur-Karauli Tiger Reserve is located in eastern Rajasthan. It was notified in 2023 as the state\'s fifth tiger reserve and shares ecological continuity with the Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve.
Question 9 of 14
💡 Hint
<p>Which maritime hub secured the top spot at the Swachhata Pakhwada Awards 2025 for its excellence in cleanliness?</p>
📊 SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option: B
<p>Paradip Port Authority (PPA) won the First Prize at Swachhata Pakhwada Awards 2025. The recognition was based on three pillars: Jan Bhagidari, Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam, and Safai Mitra Suraksha.</p>
Question 10 of 14
💡 Hint
<p>Which city hosted the \"PLASTINDIA 2026\" exhibition, featuring the theme \"Bharat Next\"?</p>
📊 SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option: D
<p>Held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, from February 5–10, 2026, PLASTINDIA is a global plastics exhibition. It was notable for being India\'s first \"Zero Waste\" exhibition.</p>
Question 11 of 14
💡 Hint
<p>In which nation is the Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project, which featured in recent bilateral discussions, situated?</p>
📊 SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option: B
<p>India and Bhutan discussed better commercial use of power from Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project (1020 Megawatt) and early start of Punatsangchhu-I Hydroelectric Project (1200 Megawatt). It is located on the right bank of the Punatsangchhu River in Wangdue Phodrang district of Bhutan. Funding is provided by India with a 30% grant and 70% loan.</p>
Question 12 of 14
💡 Hint
Yuva Sahakar Scheme and Swayam Shakti Sahakar Scheme are implemented by which organization?
📊 SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option: A
The NCDC, under the Ministry of Cooperation, implements these schemes. Yuva Sahakar supports youth-led cooperatives, while Swayam Shakti Sahakar focuses on financial services for the poor.
Question 13 of 14
💡 Hint
<p>India participates in the bilateral military exercise \"KHANJAR\" alongside the special forces of which country?</p>
📊 SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option: C
<p>The 13th edition of Exercise KHANJAR, a joint military exercise between India and Kyrgyzstan, started at Misamari, Assam. The 2026 edition focuses on urban warfare and counter-terrorism operations under the United Nations mandate.</p>
Question 14 of 14
💡 Hint
After a gap of over 25 years, which city hosted the National State Election Commissioners (SECs) Conference in 2026?
📊 SOLUTION ANALYSIS
Correct Option: A
The conference was held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on February 24, 2026. The last such conference was in 1999. It aims to improve coordination between the ECI and State Election Commissioners.
