May 2026 Current Affairs Quiz PDF with Answers

Answer: C) 917

The report highlights an improvement in SRB to 917 (2021–23) from 904 (2017–19), indicating better survival outcomes for girl children.

Answer: C) Deendayal Port, Kandla

India’s first green methanol plant will be established at Deendayal Port Authority (Kandla), Gujarat, using Prosopis juliflora as biomass.

Answer: D) 850 KTPA

The scheme aims to achieve a recycling capacity of 850 Kilo Tonnes Per Annum (KTPA), indicating large-scale industrial ambitions.

Answer: C) Transcended the cycle of birth and death

“Tathagata” signifies one who has gone beyond samsara (cycle of birth and death) and attained enlightenment.

Answer: C) 4.5 lakh

The acquisition involves around 4.5 lakh credit cards, focusing on single-product relationship customers.

Answer: B) GST Outward Supplies

ISP relies on GST outward supplies as a proxy for measuring service sector output due to real-time transaction data.

Answer: D) 2024-25

The ISP will use 2024-25 as the base year to measure growth in the services sector.

Answer: C) Exclusion of informal sector

Since informal sector data is not captured in GST, ISP initially excludes a significant portion of services GVA.

Answer: D) Cards issued solely under bank’s own brand

Non-co-branded cards are issued directly by banks without partnerships with external brands.

Answer: B) PPI measures production-level prices

PPI reflects prices at the producer level, making it more suitable for calculating real output by removing inflation effects accurately.

Answer: C) Priority Foreign Country

The “Priority Foreign Country” category represents the most serious level of concern in the Special 301 Report and can trigger investigations and trade sanctions under Section 301.

Answer: C) India

India had the highest representation with 128 universities, highlighting strong participation but also indicating a quality gap at the top level.

Answer: C) Electric ambulances

PM E-DRIVE expanded its focus to include emerging segments like electric ambulances and trucks, emphasizing public and commercial transport electrification.

Answer: C) Biological Diversity Act, 2002

PBR is a statutory requirement under the Biological Diversity Act, 2002 to document biodiversity and traditional knowledge at the local level.

Answer: C) Winning Hearts and Minds

Operation Sadbhavana focuses on building trust with local populations through welfare activities like education, healthcare, and infrastructure.

Answer: C) Biodiversity Management Committee

The Biodiversity Management Committee (BMC) prepares and maintains the PBR at the Panchayat or municipal level.

Answer: D) 90%

As per RBI norms, a CIC must hold at least 90% of its net assets in investments in group companies.

Answer: C) Upper Layer

NBFCs classified under the Upper Layer face stricter regulations, including mandatory listing requirements due to their systemic importance.

Answer: C) Offer machinery on rent to farmers

CHCs allow small and marginal farmers to access expensive machinery on a rental basis, reducing capital burden.

Answer: C) Small, marginal, SC/ST, and women farmers

SMAM prioritizes inclusive growth by offering higher subsidies to vulnerable farmer groups to promote mechanization.

Answer: B) Anti-narcotics operation targeting cocaine trafficking

Operation WHITE STRIKE was conducted by the Narcotics Control Bureau to dismantle international cocaine trafficking syndicates, leading to a major seizure of 349 kg cocaine.

Answer: D) NCB

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) led this intelligence-driven anti-drug operation in Mumbai logistics hubs.

Answer: C) e-OCI digital certificate

The 2026 rules introduced a fully digital OCI system (Form XXIX), replacing the earlier hybrid model.

Answer: C) Biometric data consent

Applicants must provide biometric consent to enable seamless and automated immigration through e-gates.

Answer: B) Atomic Energy Act, 1962

AERB was established in 1983 under the Atomic Energy Act, 1962 to regulate nuclear safety in India.

Answer: C) Rural all-weather connectivity

PMGSY-IV focuses on providing all-weather road connectivity to remote and unconnected rural habitations.

Answer: C) Routing mechanism for transactions

The Switch routes payment requests efficiently between banks, acting as a central transaction router.

Answer: B) Standardize and simplify net banking payments

Banking Connect aims to remove fragmented integrations and create a unified, interoperable system for net banking.

Answer: D) Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu overtook Gujarat to become India’s leading marine fish producer in 2025.

Answer: C) Indian Mackerel

Indian Mackerel was the most landed species, with approximately 0.27 million tonnes.

Answer: B) Entire case lifecycle is managed digitally without paper records

A paperless judiciary means shifting the entire lifecycle of cases—filing, processing, and judgments—to digital platforms using tools like e-Filing, CIS, and digital signatures.

Answer: C) ICT enablement of the judiciary

The e-Committee oversees the digital transformation of courts under the e-Courts Mission Mode Project, including initiatives like paperless courts and e-filing systems.

Answer: C) Cambodia

CINBAX-II is a bilateral military exercise between India and Cambodia focusing on UN peacekeeping and sub-conventional operations.

Answer: C) Uses point-to-area broadcasting

CBS sends messages to all devices in a specific geographic area simultaneously, avoiding network congestion unlike SMS which is point-to-point.

Answer: B) Nepal

Nepal claims Lipulekh based on the Treaty of Sugauli, while India maintains it as part of Uttarakhand, making it a geopolitical issue.

Answer: B) A portable modular hospital system

The BHISHM Cube is a modular, portable hospital designed for rapid deployment in disaster zones, capable of treating up to 200 patients.

Answer: D) 100%

The amendment allows 100% FDI via the automatic route in insurance companies and intermediaries, boosting capital inflow and sector growth.

Answer: C) LIC

LIC is governed by a separate Act (LIC Act, 1956), and its FDI cap remains restricted at 20% to protect national interests.

Answer: B) Interfere with credit discipline

Such scams mislead borrowers into defaulting, harming the credit system and affecting banks’ ability to lend.

Answer: C) Financial literacy and fraud awareness

“RBI Kehta Hai” educates citizens on safe banking practices, digital hygiene, and fraud prevention using the message “Jaankaar Baniye, Satark Rahiye.”

Answer: C) It is the first version triggered by a geopolitical crisis

ECLGS was initially launched in 2020 due to COVID-19. The 5.0 version (2026) is the first triggered by a geopolitical crisis, not a pandemic.

Answer: C) 100% for MSMEs and 90% for non-MSMEs and airlines

MSMEs get full guarantee coverage, while non-MSMEs and airlines receive 90% coverage under ECLGS 5.0.

Answer: B) 1 and 3 only

Project 17A involves Nilgiri-class frigates and includes INS Mahendragiri. Indigenisation is about 75%, not 100%.

Answer: C) Border infrastructure development in Himachal Pradesh

Project Deepak is a BRO initiative focusing on strategic road construction in Himachal Pradesh.

Answer: C) 1960

BRO was established on May 7, 1960, to build infrastructure in border areas.

Answer: C) Identification of unclaimed deposits

UDGAM helps users locate unclaimed deposits across multiple banks but does not process claims.

Answer: D) 10 years

Funds become unclaimed after 10 years and are transferred to the DEAF corpus maintained by RBI.

Answer: C) 7 years

RBI limits holding of such assets to 7 years to prevent banks from becoming real estate holders.

Answer: C) SEBI-registered debt market intermediaries

OBPPs are SEBI-registered platforms that allow retail investors to buy and sell bonds digitally.

Answer: D) USD 250,000

RBI allows individuals to remit up to USD 250,000 per financial year under LRS.

Answer: C) Gini Index

The Household Consumer Expenditure Survey (HCES) 2023-24 estimated India’s consumption inequality using the Gini Index, which was reported at 0.29, indicating higher inequality than previously estimated.

Answer: D) 9 times

The report highlighted a sharp urban-rural disparity where the top 10% of urban residents spend approximately 9 times more than the bottom 10% of rural residents.

Answer: C) Stellar Occultation

Astronomers detected the thin atmosphere around the TNO using stellar occultation, a method where scientists observe an object passing in front of a distant star.

Answer: C) Eruption of volatile icy substances like methane or ammonia

Cryovolcanism refers to icy volcanic activity where substances such as water, methane, or ammonia erupt instead of molten rock. It may help maintain thin atmospheres on icy bodies.

Answer: C) National Critical Mineral Mission

The Incentive Scheme for Promotion of Critical Mineral Recycling is a dedicated financial intervention under the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM).

Answer: D) Spent lithium-ion batteries

The scheme targets urban mining sources such as e-waste, spent lithium-ion batteries, permanent magnets, and catalytic converters to recover critical minerals.

Answer: C) ₹18,100 crore

The Union Cabinet approved ECLGS 5.0 with an outlay of ₹18,100 crore to provide financial assistance and liquidity support.

Answer: B) Simplifying and accelerating merchant verification

PhonePe introduced AI-driven merchant onboarding to streamline KYC verification and make merchant registration faster and more efficient.

Answer: D) RBI

The Foreign Exchange Management (Authorised Persons) Regulations, 2026 are issued under the regulatory framework governed by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

Answer: C) Strong credit growth

The Ministry of Finance reported strong credit growth during FY26, indicating expansion in lending activity and economic momentum.

Answer: C) IOM

The World Migration Report 2026 was released by the International Organization for Migration (IOM), which studies global migration trends and patterns.

Answer: D) ₹30 lakh

The revised 2026 SMC guidelines permit School Management Committees to execute civil works projects up to ₹30 lakh.

Answer: C) Seven

The IBCA Summit focuses on the conservation of the “Big Seven” species, promoting global cooperation for big cat protection.

Answer: D) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

The Swasth Bharat Portal was launched by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to improve healthcare access and digital health management.

Answer: C) Quantum and Health Research

India and Japan signed agreements to strengthen cooperation in quantum technology and health research sectors.

Answer: B) Bihar

Bihar approved a USD 500 million World Bank loan aimed at supporting urban development initiatives and infrastructure improvement.

Answer: D) 9.99%

The RBI cleared Kotak Bank to increase its stake up to 9.99% in AU Small Finance Bank and Federal Bank.

Answer: C) Anthropic

Mythos AI is a sophisticated AI model developed by Anthropic, designed for advanced software engineering and cybersecurity operations.

Answer: D) SEBI

SEBI launched the ‘Cyber-suraksha.ai’ task force to strengthen the cybersecurity framework of the Indian securities market against AI-powered cyber threats.

Answer: D) Individual Stockbrokers

Market Infrastructure Institutions (MIIs) include stock exchanges, clearing corporations, and depositories, but not individual stockbrokers.

Answer: C) IUCN

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) publishes the globally recognized “Red List of Threatened Species,” which assesses the conservation status of species worldwide.

Answer: B) Second-largest coral reef system in the world

The Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System is the world’s second-largest coral reef system and is an important biodiversity hotspot in the Mesoamerican region.

Answer: D) 63.5%

The NITI Aayog report highlighted a significant digital surge, with internet access in schools increasing from 8.05% in 2014-15 to 63.5% in 2024-25.

Answer: D) SSSA

The State School Standards Authority (SSSA) has been proposed as an independent regulatory body to ensure uniform standards in school safety, infrastructure, and learning quality.

Answer: E) 1 lakh cases

The NCRB report stated that cybercrime cases crossed the 1 lakh mark for the first time in India, reaching 1,01,928 cases in 2024.

Answer: B) Maternal and child healthcare

JANANI (Journey of Antenatal, Natal and Neonatal Integrated Care) is a digital healthcare platform launched to provide continuous maternal and child healthcare tracking.

Answer: C) Precision-guided glide weapons

TARA is a modular range extension kit that converts conventional unguided bombs into precision-guided glide weapons using advanced guidance technologies.

Answer: C) NPA provision deviation conditions

RBI removed the earlier requirement that linked inclusion of quarterly profits in regulatory capital to limits on NPA provision deviations.

Answer: D) Risk-Weighted Assets

CAR measures a bank’s financial strength by comparing its available capital with its risk-weighted assets.

Answer: A) Tier 1 Capital

Retained earnings and common equity form part of Tier 1 Capital, which represents the core financial strength of a bank under Basel III norms.

Answer: C) INS Kiltan

INS Kiltan participated in IMDEX Asia 2026, showcasing India’s maritime cooperation and naval diplomacy in the Indo-Pacific region.

Answer: B) Bihar

Bihar hosted the Khelo India Youth Games 2026, promoting sports culture and youth participation across India.

Answer: C) Property ownership records in rural areas

The SVAMITVA Scheme provides legal property ownership cards to rural households using drone-based land mapping technology.

Answer: D) Ministry of Coal

The Ministry of Coal revamped the SHAKTI policy to improve coal linkage allocation for thermal power plants in a transparent and efficient manner.

Answer: B) Mid-day meals for school children

PM POSHAN is a centrally sponsored scheme that provides nutritious mid-day meals to school children to improve nutrition and attendance.

Answer: C) Supervisory and liquidity issues

RBI imposed operational restrictions on the New India Co-operative Bank due to supervisory concerns and deterioration in liquidity position.

Answer: D) RBI

The Reserve Bank of India publishes the Financial Stability Report to assess risks and resilience in the financial system.

Answer: B) NPCI

UPI is developed and operated by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) to enable real-time digital payments.

Answer: C) Capital to Risk-weighted Assets Ratio

CRAR measures a bank’s capital adequacy by comparing its capital with risk-weighted assets to ensure financial stability.

Answer: D) High-quality liquid assets

LCR ensures banks maintain adequate high-quality liquid assets to survive short-term liquidity stress scenarios.

Answer: B) Indigenous AI development

Bharat Gen is India’s government-supported initiative focused on creating indigenous multilingual AI systems and datasets tailored for Indian needs.

Answer: C) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology launched the One Nation One Portal initiative to integrate digital government services under a unified platform.

Answer: D) National Disaster Response Force

Exercise Jal-Thal-Raksha 2026 was conducted by the NDRF to enhance preparedness and coordination for flood and disaster response operations.

Answer: B) Loan appraisal and monitoring

RBI’s revised project finance guidelines emphasize stronger appraisal mechanisms, monitoring standards, and provisioning norms for infrastructure and project loans.

Answer: C) Loan provisioning framework

Expected Credit Loss (ECL) is a forward-looking loan provisioning approach used by banks to estimate potential losses from defaults.

Answer: B) RBI

RBI launched an AI-based fraud detection pilot programme to improve monitoring and prevention of digital banking frauds.

Answer: C) Enable secure financial data sharing

The Account Aggregator framework allows secure and consent-based sharing of financial data between institutions to improve digital financial services.

Answer: B) RBI

The Reserve Bank of India regulates Account Aggregators under the NBFC-AA framework to ensure secure financial data management.

Answer: C) Crop insurance

PMFBY (Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana) provides crop insurance coverage and financial support to farmers against crop losses.

Answer: C) Sustainable farming practices

The initiative focuses on climate-resilient agriculture by encouraging advanced technologies and sustainable farming methods to improve agricultural productivity and resilience.

Answer: B) Weather prediction and climate modelling

The Bharat Forecast System (BFS) is India’s advanced weather forecasting system developed to improve accuracy in climate and monsoon predictions.

Answer: C) Indian Meteorological Department

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) launched the Bharat Forecast System to enhance high-resolution weather forecasting capabilities.

Answer: B) Digital school education

PM e-VIDYA is an initiative aimed at providing digital and online education access through multiple platforms for students across India.

Answer: C) Integrated battlefield operations

Exercise Aakraman 2026 focused on integrated battlefield strategies and operational preparedness of the Indian Army.

Answer: C) Regulated financial entities

RBI introduced the climate risk disclosure framework for regulated financial entities to improve transparency regarding climate-related financial risks.

Answer: C) UPI

India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) continued expanding globally with increased international acceptance and cross-border payment partnerships.

Answer: B) Environment-friendly projects

Green Deposits are deposits mobilized by banks specifically for financing sustainable and environmentally friendly projects.

Answer: C) RBI

The Reserve Bank of India issued guidelines for Green Deposits to ensure transparency and proper allocation of funds toward sustainable projects.

Answer: C) Chemical fertilizers and pesticides

Natural farming initiatives encourage eco-friendly agricultural practices with minimal use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides.

Answer: B) Crop losses due to natural calamities

PMFBY (Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana) offers insurance coverage and financial support to farmers suffering crop losses due to natural disasters and adverse weather conditions.

Answer: D) United States

The SIPRI Report 2026 highlighted that the United States continued to be the world’s highest military spender, maintaining a significant lead over other countries.

Answer: C) WMO

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) released the “State of the Climate in Asia 2025” report focusing on rising temperatures and climate-related risks in Asia.

Answer: B) Industrial production and Make in India

The National Manufacturing Mission was introduced to strengthen India’s manufacturing ecosystem and support the Make in India initiative.

Answer: C) DRDO

DRDO successfully tested the Bhargavastra system, an indigenous counter-drone technology developed to neutralize hostile drone threats.

Answer: B) Digital police complaint registration

The e-Zero FIR initiative enables citizens to digitally register FIRs regardless of jurisdiction to improve police accessibility and efficiency.

Answer: B) Indian Railways

Indian Railways is developing India’s first hydrogen-powered train project as part of its green and sustainable transport initiatives.

Answer: C) Olive Ridley Turtles

Operation Olivia is an annual initiative by the Indian Coast Guard aimed at protecting Olive Ridley turtles during their nesting season.

Answer: A) Assam

Assam launched Mission Basundhara 3.0 to simplify land-related services and improve land governance through digital reforms.

Answer: C) Digital payments adoption

RBI’s Digital Payments Index tracks the growth and penetration of digital payments across India using multiple parameters.

Answer: C) Banking sector supervision

The Prompt Corrective Action (PCA) framework is used by RBI to monitor banks with weak financial metrics and take corrective measures to improve their stability.

Answer: C) Conflict and climate shocks

The Global Report on Food Crises 2026 highlighted conflict, climate-related disasters, and economic shocks as the primary causes of acute food insecurity across several countries.

Answer: B) United Nations

The World Social Report 2026 was published by the United Nations focusing on inequality, social protection, and inclusive development challenges globally.

Answer: B) Disaster alert and awareness system

The Sachet app is a disaster alert platform developed to provide early warning notifications and awareness regarding natural disasters.

Answer: C) DRDO

DRDO developed the indigenous anti-drone system ‘Bhargavastra’ to counter hostile drone threats using advanced interception technology.

Answer: B) Rooftop solar energy adoption

PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana encourages households to adopt rooftop solar systems and reduce electricity expenses through renewable energy.

Answer: C) France

Exercise Shakti is a bilateral military exercise conducted jointly by India and France to strengthen defence cooperation and interoperability.

Answer: B) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology launched AI Kosha to support AI innovation through datasets, tools, and collaborative resources.

Answer: B) Promote industry-led regulatory compliance

RBI proposed the SRO framework for fintech to encourage responsible innovation, ethical practices, and industry self-governance.

Answer: C) Holding investments in group companies

A Core Investment Company mainly holds shares and securities of its group companies and is regulated under RBI norms.

Answer: B) RBI Act, 1934

Core Investment Companies are regulated by RBI under the provisions of the RBI Act, 1934 to ensure financial stability and proper governance.

Answer: B) Olive Ridley Turtles

Operation Olivia is conducted to protect Olive Ridley turtles, especially during their nesting season along the eastern coast of India.

Answer: C) Artificial Intelligence ecosystem development

AI Kosha is a platform launched to strengthen India’s AI ecosystem by providing datasets, tools, and resources for AI innovation.

Answer: C) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

The National Zero Measles-Rubella Elimination Campaign 2026 was launched by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to eliminate measles and rubella in India.

Answer: C) France

Exercise Shakti is a bilateral military exercise conducted jointly by India and France to enhance defence cooperation and interoperability.

Answer: B) Rooftop solar systems

PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana aims to encourage rooftop solar adoption among households and promote clean energy usage.

Answer: D) Drone threats

Bhargavastra is an indigenous counter-drone system developed by DRDO to neutralize hostile drones using advanced technology.

Answer: C) Holding investments in group companies

Core Investment Companies mainly hold shares and securities of their group companies and are regulated by RBI.

Answer: C) Holding investments in group companies

Core Investment Companies mainly hold shares and securities of their group companies and are regulated by RBI.

Answer: C) RBI Act, 1934

RBI regulates Core Investment Companies under the provisions of the RBI Act, 1934 to maintain financial discipline and stability.

Answer: C) Adoption of digital payments

RBI’s Digital Payments Index measures the extent of digital payment adoption and penetration across India.

Answer: B) Disaster alert dissemination

The Sachet platform is designed to provide disaster alerts and awareness information to citizens for improving disaster preparedness and response.

Answer: C) Rooftop solar systems

PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana promotes rooftop solar installations to increase renewable energy adoption and reduce electricity costs for households.

Answer: D) DRDO

DRDO developed the Bhargavastra anti-drone system to counter hostile drones and strengthen India’s defence capabilities.

Answer: D) France

Exercise Shakti is a bilateral military exercise conducted between India and France to improve defence cooperation and operational coordination.

Answer: A) Artificial Intelligence ecosystem development

AI Kosha is an initiative aimed at strengthening India’s AI ecosystem by providing datasets, tools, and infrastructure for AI innovation.

Answer: D) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

The campaign was launched by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to eliminate measles and rubella through vaccination and awareness programmes.

Answer: C) Eruptions of icy volatile substances

Cryovolcanism involves the eruption of volatile substances like water, methane, or ammonia instead of molten lava, commonly seen on icy celestial bodies.

Answer: B) Stellar occultation

Scientists detected the atmosphere around the Trans-Neptunian Object through stellar occultation, observing the dimming of a distant star.

Answer: C) Advanced weather forecasting

The Bharat Forecast System is India’s advanced weather forecasting model developed to improve climate and monsoon predictions.

Answer: B) Artificial Intelligence

AI Kosha supports the development of Artificial Intelligence applications by providing datasets, computing tools, and collaborative infrastructure.

Answer: B) Civil services capacity building

Mission Karmayogi is a national programme focused on capacity building and skill enhancement of civil servants through technology-driven learning.

Answer: C) Rooftop solar panels

The scheme aims to encourage households to adopt rooftop solar systems and reduce electricity expenses through renewable energy generation.

Answer: B) DRDO

DRDO developed the Bhargavastra system to detect and neutralize hostile drones using indigenous defence technology.

Answer: C) France

Exercise Shakti is a bilateral military exercise between India and France aimed at strengthening defence cooperation and operational coordination.

Answer: A) Artificial Intelligence ecosystem

AI Kosha was launched to support AI innovation by providing datasets, tools, and infrastructure for Artificial Intelligence development.

Answer: C) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare launched the campaign to eliminate measles and rubella through nationwide vaccination and awareness drives.

Answer: B) Industry-led self-governance

RBI introduced the SRO framework to promote responsible conduct, compliance, and ethical practices in the fintech sector.

Answer: C) Investments in group companies

Core Investment Companies primarily hold shares and securities of group companies and are regulated under RBI norms.

Answer: C) RBI Act, 1934

RBI regulates Core Investment Companies under the RBI Act, 1934 to ensure financial stability and governance standards.

Answer: C) Digital payment adoption

RBI’s Digital Payments Index tracks the extent of digital payment adoption and penetration across the country.

Answer: C) Advanced weather forecasting

The Bharat Forecast System (BFS) is an advanced weather forecasting system developed to improve the accuracy of climate and monsoon predictions in India.

Answer: C) India Meteorological Department

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) launched the Bharat Forecast System to strengthen India’s forecasting capabilities.

Answer: B) Digital school education

PM e-VIDYA aims to provide accessible digital education through multiple online learning platforms and channels.

Answer: C) Integrated battlefield operations

Exercise Aakraman 2026 was conducted to improve integrated battlefield preparedness and operational coordination of the Indian Army.

Answer: C) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

The campaign aims to eliminate measles and rubella through vaccination and awareness initiatives led by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

Answer: C) Artificial Intelligence ecosystem

AI Kosha provides datasets, tools, and infrastructure support to accelerate Artificial Intelligence innovation in India.

Answer: B) Industry-led self-regulation

RBI introduced the SRO framework to encourage ethical conduct, responsible innovation, and compliance within the fintech industry.

Answer: C) Investments in group companies

Core Investment Companies mainly hold shares and securities of their group entities and are regulated under RBI guidelines.

Answer: C) RBI Act, 1934

RBI regulates Core Investment Companies under the RBI Act, 1934 to maintain financial discipline and systemic stability.

Answer: C) Digital payment adoption

The RBI Digital Payments Index tracks the growth and penetration of digital payment systems across India.

Answer: B) Rooftop solar installations

PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana encourages households to install rooftop solar systems to promote renewable energy and reduce electricity costs.

Answer: A) Artificial Intelligence ecosystem development

AI Kosha is designed to strengthen India’s Artificial Intelligence ecosystem by providing datasets, tools, and infrastructure support.

Answer: C) DRDO

DRDO developed the Bhargavastra anti-drone system to counter hostile drone threats using indigenous defence technology.

Answer: B) France

Exercise Shakti is a bilateral military exercise between India and France aimed at enhancing operational coordination and defence cooperation.

Answer: D) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare launched the campaign to eliminate measles and rubella through extensive immunization programmes.

Answer: B) Advanced weather forecasting

Bharat Forecast System is an advanced weather prediction model developed to improve forecasting accuracy for climate and monsoon conditions.

Answer: B) Industry-led self-regulation

RBI introduced the SRO framework to encourage ethical practices, responsible innovation, and compliance in the fintech sector.

Answer: C) Investments in group companies

Core Investment Companies primarily hold shares and securities of their group entities and are regulated under RBI norms.

Answer: D) RBI Act, 1934

RBI regulates Core Investment Companies under the RBI Act, 1934 to ensure financial stability and proper governance.

Answer: C) Digital payment adoption

RBI’s Digital Payments Index tracks the extent and growth of digital payment systems across India.

Answer: B) Civil services capacity building

Mission Karmayogi is a national programme focused on enhancing the skills, efficiency, and capacity of civil servants through continuous learning and training.

Answer: C) Rooftop solar systems

The scheme promotes rooftop solar installations to increase renewable energy generation and reduce household electricity bills.

Answer: B) Anti-drone system

Bhargavastra is an indigenous anti-drone system developed to neutralize hostile drone threats and strengthen air defence capabilities.

Answer: C) France

Exercise Shakti is a bilateral military exercise between India and France aimed at enhancing defence cooperation and interoperability.

Answer: B) Artificial Intelligence ecosystem

AI Kosha provides datasets, tools, and resources to accelerate AI innovation and research in India.

Answer: A) Advanced weather forecasting

Bharat Forecast System is an advanced weather forecasting model designed to improve prediction accuracy for weather and climate conditions in India.

Answer: B) Industry-led self-regulation

RBI introduced the SRO framework to encourage responsible conduct, innovation, and compliance within the fintech sector.

Answer: C) Group companies

Core Investment Companies mainly hold investments in the shares and securities of their group companies.

Answer: C) RBI Act, 1934

RBI regulates Core Investment Companies under the RBI Act, 1934 to maintain financial stability and governance standards.

Answer: C) Digital payment adoption

The Digital Payments Index is used by RBI to assess the extent and growth of digital payment systems across India.

Answer: B) Rooftop solar installations

PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana promotes rooftop solar installations to encourage clean energy generation and reduce household electricity expenses.

Answer: B) Artificial Intelligence ecosystem

AI Kosha has been launched to support AI innovation by providing datasets, tools, and infrastructure for researchers and developers.

Answer: B) Anti-drone system

Bhargavastra is an indigenous anti-drone system developed to detect and neutralize hostile drones.

Answer: C) France

Exercise Shakti is a bilateral military exercise conducted by India and France to enhance defence cooperation and interoperability.

Answer: B) Weather forecasting

Bharat Forecast System is an advanced weather forecasting model designed to improve weather prediction accuracy across India.

Answer: B) Industry-led self-regulation

RBI introduced the SRO framework to promote responsible conduct, innovation, and compliance within the fintech industry.

Answer: C) Group companies

Core Investment Companies primarily hold shares and securities of group companies and are regulated by RBI.

Answer: B) Digital payment adoption

The Digital Payments Index measures the extent and growth of digital payment systems across the country.

Answer: B) Crop insurance

Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) provides financial protection to farmers against crop losses arising from natural calamities and adverse weather conditions.

Answer: C) Chemical fertilizers and pesticides

Natural farming promotes environmentally sustainable agricultural practices by minimizing dependence on synthetic fertilizers and pesticides.

Answer: C) Weather forecasting accuracy

Bharat Forecast System (BFS) is an advanced weather forecasting model aimed at providing more accurate weather and climate predictions across India.

Answer: B) Artificial Intelligence ecosystem

AI Kosha provides datasets, tools, and resources to support AI innovation, research, and development in India.

Answer: C) Hostile drones

Bhargavastra is an indigenous anti-drone system developed to detect and neutralize hostile unmanned aerial vehicles.

Answer: B) France

Exercise Shakti is a bilateral military exercise conducted between India and France to strengthen defence cooperation and interoperability.

Answer: B) Industry-led self-regulation

RBI introduced the SRO framework to promote responsible innovation, compliance, and governance within the fintech sector.

Answer: C) Group companies

Core Investment Companies mainly hold shares and securities of group entities and are regulated by the RBI.

Answer: C) RBI Act, 1934

The RBI regulates Core Investment Companies under the RBI Act, 1934 to ensure financial stability and proper governance.

Answer: C) Digital payment adoption

The Digital Payments Index measures the growth and penetration of digital payment systems across India.

Answer: C) Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana

PMFBY is the flagship crop insurance scheme of the Government of India that protects farmers against crop losses.

Answer: C) Chemical fertilizers and pesticides

Natural farming encourages eco-friendly cultivation practices by minimizing dependence on synthetic fertilizers and chemical pesticides.

Answer: B) Weather forecasting accuracy

The Bharat Forecast System (BFS) is an advanced weather forecasting model designed to improve the precision of weather and climate predictions across India.

Answer: C) Artificial Intelligence ecosystem

AI Kosha provides datasets, tools, and infrastructure support to accelerate AI innovation, research, and development in India.

Answer: B) Anti-drone system

Bhargavastra is an indigenous anti-drone system developed to detect and neutralize hostile drones and strengthen national security.

Answer: C) France

Exercise Shakti is a bilateral military exercise between India and France focused on enhancing defence cooperation and interoperability.

Answer: C) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

The campaign was launched to eliminate measles and rubella through nationwide vaccination and awareness efforts.

Answer: C) Rooftop solar installations

The scheme aims to increase renewable energy adoption by encouraging households to install rooftop solar systems.

Answer: B) Industry-led self-regulation

The RBI framework promotes responsible innovation, ethical practices, and self-governance within the fintech sector.

Answer: C) Group companies

Core Investment Companies primarily invest in and hold shares of group companies and are regulated by RBI.

Answer: C) RBI Act, 1934

RBI regulates Core Investment Companies under the RBI Act, 1934 to maintain financial discipline and stability.

Answer: B) Digital payment adoption

The Digital Payments Index tracks the extent and growth of digital payment systems and their penetration across the country.

Answer: B) Weather forecasting

The Bharat Forecast System is an advanced weather prediction model designed to improve forecasting accuracy and climate monitoring in India.

Answer: B) Artificial Intelligence ecosystem

AI Kosha provides datasets, tools, and infrastructure to support AI innovation, research, and development in India.

Answer: B) Anti-drone operations

Bhargavastra is an indigenous anti-drone system designed to detect and neutralize hostile unmanned aerial vehicles.

Answer: C) France

Exercise Shakti is a bilateral military exercise conducted by India and France to strengthen defence cooperation and interoperability.

Answer: B) Rooftop solar systems

The scheme encourages households to install rooftop solar systems and generate clean electricity while reducing energy expenses.

Answer: B) Industry-led self-regulation

The RBI framework promotes responsible innovation, compliance, and governance standards through industry-led self-regulation in fintech.

Answer: C) Group companies

Core Investment Companies mainly invest in and hold shares of group companies and are regulated by RBI.

Answer: B) Digital payment adoption

The Digital Payments Index measures the growth and penetration of digital payment systems across India.

Answer: B) Crop insurance

Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) provides insurance coverage to farmers against crop losses caused by natural calamities and adverse weather conditions.

Answer: C) Chemical fertilizers and pesticides

Natural farming promotes environmentally sustainable agriculture by minimizing the use of synthetic fertilizers and chemical pesticides.