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1. NABARD launched RSVC-AMRIT, a digital platform for technology-led rural development, in collaboration with which body?
A. NITI Aayog
B. Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (OPSA)
C. Department of Science and Technology
D. Indian Council of Agricultural Research
E. Ministry of Electronics and IT
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Explanation: RSVC-AMRIT was developed by NABARD with the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (OPSA), Government of India, to connect rural needs with relevant innovations, technologies and implementation partners. AMRIT stands for Accelerated Medium for Rural Innovations and Technologies, and RSVC for RuTAGe Smart Village Centre. The Principal Scientific Adviser is Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood.
2. Under a NABARD-IMD MoU, IMD's agro-meteorological data will be integrated with DiCRA, an open-source platform supported by NABARD and which organisation?
A. FAO
B. World Bank
C. IFAD
D. UNDP
E. UNEP
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Explanation: DiCRA stands for Data in Climate Resilient Agriculture and is supported by NABARD and UNDP. The integration will provide weather and climate information to farmers, financial institutions, policymakers and researchers, supporting decisions on crop planning, agricultural risk management and rural finance.
3. Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched PM Gram Sadak Yojana-4 (PMGSY-4) at which place in Madhya Pradesh?
A. Ichhawar, Sehore district
B. Budhni, Sehore district
C. Vidisha
D. Raisen
E. Narmadapuram
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Explanation: PMGSY-4 was launched in Ichhawar, Sehore district, where the foundation stone was laid for 36 roads approved under the scheme. PMGSY aims to provide all-weather road connectivity to eligible rural habitations, improving access to markets, schools, healthcare and other essential services.
4. Dhanuka Agritech's fungicide 'Polin', launched for paddy, is meant to protect rice crops against which diseases?
A. Bacterial leaf blight and sheath blight
B. Brown spot and false smut
C. Tungro and grassy stunt
D. Sheath rot and stem rot
E. Leaf blast and neck blast
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Explanation: Polin protects paddy against leaf blast and neck blast and was developed through a technical collaboration with Japan's Nippon Soda Co. Ltd. (NISSO). It has translaminar and systemic mobility, and the recommended application is 100 ml per acre in 200 litres of water. Its longer protection period can reduce spraying frequency for rice farmers.
5. Where is SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication) headquartered?
A. Basel, Switzerland
B. Frankfurt, Germany
C. La Hulpe, Belgium
D. Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
E. Geneva, Switzerland
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Explanation: SWIFT was founded in 1973 and is headquartered at La Hulpe, Belgium, as a member-owned cooperative under Belgian law supervised by the G10 central banks. It is a messaging network, not a settlement system or a bank. Alternatives include China's CIPS (launched 2015), Russia's SPFS (developed 2014) and the multi-CBDC platform Project mBridge.
6. In July 2026, the RBI recorded its highest-ever monthly net purchase of foreign exchange. How much was it?
A. $18.63 billion
B. $18.65 billion
C. $40.82 billion
D. $15.20 billion
E. $22.40 billion
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Explanation: The RBI net purchased $18.65 billion in July 2026, slightly above the previous record of $18.63 billion in June 2021 and far higher than the $561 million net purchase in June 2026. The rise was linked to the RBI's concessional swap facility for FCNR(B) deposits, ECBs and overseas foreign-currency borrowings, which attracted $40.82 billion of inflows by July-end.
7. NABARD signed an initial agreement with which development finance institution to strengthen cooperation in financing rural infrastructure projects?
A. SIDBI
B. EXIM Bank
C. National Housing Bank
D. IIFCL
E. NaBFID
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Explanation: NABARD and NaBFID will cooperate on financing rural infrastructure such as water infrastructure, sanitation, irrigation and post-harvest storage facilities, through joint financing and knowledge sharing. NaBFID is a specialised development finance institution established to support long-term infrastructure financing.
8. The Ministry of Tourism is developing the National Digital Tourism Stack, a digital public infrastructure for tourism, together with which entity?
A. ONDC
B. NPCI
C. IRCTC
D. ITDC
E. UIDAI
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Explanation: The Ministry of Tourism and ONDC are developing the stack to make tourism products and experiences discoverable, trustworthy and bookable. The target is to bring 23,000 tourism experiences and homestays onto the platform by 2028, with AI at the front end and a broader vision of 'One ticket, One pass'.
9. What is the theme of World Tourism Day 2026, observed on 27 September?
A. Tourism and Green Investments
B. Tourism and Peace
C. Rethinking Tourism
D. Digital Agenda and Artificial Intelligence to Redesign Tourism
E. Tourism and Sustainable Transformation
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Explanation: World Tourism Day is observed every year on 27 September, and the 2026 theme highlights the use of digital technology and AI to improve tourism experiences and services. The theme is particularly relevant to India's National Digital Tourism Stack initiative being developed by the Ministry of Tourism and ONDC.
10. At the 81st UN General Assembly, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov backed India's candidature for a permanent UNSC seat. Which other country's candidature did Russia also support?
A. Germany
B. Japan
C. Brazil
D. South Africa
E. Egypt
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Explanation: Russia supported India and Brazil and called for greater representation of Asia, Africa and Latin America in the UNSC. Lavrov opposed additional permanent seats for Western countries, specifically mentioning Germany and Japan. The UNSC has 5 permanent members and 10 non-permanent members elected for two-year terms.
11. Which body has proposed restricting the use of the name 'paneer' for non-dairy analogue paneer products?
A. Bureau of Indian Standards
B. National Dairy Development Board
C. APEDA
D. Department of Consumer Affairs
E. FSSAI
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Explanation: FSSAI made the proposal to prevent consumer confusion and misleading labelling. Analogue paneer is an imitation product in which some or all milk components are replaced with vegetable oils, starches or plant proteins, and may contain ingredients such as vegetable fats, soy proteins, emulsifiers and stabilisers.
12. Under Operation Drishti, AFMS surgeons performed 220 sight-restoring surgeries at an underground surgical centre in which location near the LoC?
A. Uri, Baramulla
B. Tangdhar, Kupwara
C. Gurez, Bandipora
D. Poonch
E. Kargil
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Explanation: The surgeries were performed during the 10th Mega Eye Surgical Camp at Tangdhar, Kupwara. Operation Drishti is a humanitarian initiative of the Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS), conducted in coordination with the Indian Army's Chinar Corps, to provide advanced eye care in remote and border areas.
13. India retained the Nona Gaprindashvili Trophy at the 46th Chess Olympiad held in which city?
A. Budapest, Hungary
B. Tashkent, Uzbekistan
C. Chennai, India
D. Samarkand, Uzbekistan
E. Baku, Azerbaijan
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Explanation: The 46th Chess Olympiad was held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. India finished as the best overall nation with a silver medal in the Open section and bronze in the Women's section. The Nona Gaprindashvili Trophy is awarded to the country with the best combined performance in the Open and Women's competitions.
14. INS Sahyadri and INS Kulish took part in the ADMM-Plus Experts' Working Group on Maritime Security Joint Cooperation Activity held at which location?
A. Subic Bay, Philippines
B. Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam
C. Changi, Singapore
D. Sattahip, Thailand
E. Lumut, Malaysia
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Explanation: The activity was held at Subic Bay, Philippines, and hosted by the Philippine Navy. ADMM-Plus stands for ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting-Plus. The activity focused on cooperation and coordination in maritime security and strengthens India's engagement with ASEAN and Indo-Pacific maritime-security mechanisms.
15. What position did India secure at the 48th WorldSkills Competition held in Shanghai, China, in September 2026?
A. 8th
B. 12th
C. 10th
D. 13th
E. 15th
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Explanation: India finished 10th, winning 6 Silver Medals and 20 Medals for Excellence. India sent its largest-ever contingent of 70 competitors across 63 skills. The contingent was coordinated by the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE).
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