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Q.1. The Ministry of Ayush recently created a Guinness World Record in which category?

आयुष मंत्रालय ने हाल ही में किस श्रेणी में गिनीज वर्ल्ड रिकॉर्ड बनाया है?

(a) Largest Yoga Class

(b) Longest Yoga Session

(c) Most Countries Participating in Yoga Day

(d) Most Viewers for a YouTube Live Yoga Stream

(e) Largest Online Meditation Session

Answer & Explanation
Ans.(d)

Exp. Ministry of Ayush Sets Guinness World Record with 4.35 Lakh Viewers on Live Yoga Stream

Ministry of Ayush created a new Guinness World Record for the Most Viewers for a YouTube Live Yoga Stream, with 4,35,831 viewers joining a special global online Yoga session streamed live through the official Ministry of Ayush YouTube channel.

The Ministry of Ayush recorded 4,35,831 verified viewers, surpassing the previous Guinness World Record of 2,46,252 viewers set in 2024.

 

Q.2. The Government has announced the establishment of 700 SHE-MARTs and 1,000 District Fulfilment Centres to support which group?

सरकार ने 700 SHE-MARTs और 1,000 जिला फुलफिलमेंट सेंटर स्थापित करने की घोषणा किस समूह को समर्थन देने के लिए की है?

(a) Start-up founders

(b) MSME exporters

(c) Farmer Producer Organizations

(d) Youth entrepreneurs

(e) Women-led Self-Help Group enterprises

Answer & Explanation
Ans.(e)

Exp. Government to Set Up 700 SHE-MARTs and 1,000 Fulfilment Centres to Empower Women Entrepreneurs

The Government has announced the establishment of 700 SHE-MARTs and 1,000 District Fulfilment Centres to improve market access, branding, logistics, and distribution for women-led Self-Help Group (SHG) enterprises.

The initiative is being implemented under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana–National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) to promote rural entrepreneurship, financial inclusion, and livelihood opportunities for women.

These measures, along with the expansion of the e-Saras platform and the ‘Saras Aajeevika’ national brand, aim to accelerate progress toward the Government’s target of creating six crore ‘Lakhpati Didis’ across India.

 

Q.3. Raja Parba is one of the most important and widely celebrated festivals of which Indian state?

राजा पर्व भारत के किस राज्य का एक प्रमुख और व्यापक रूप से मनाया जाने वाला त्योहार है?

(a) West Bengal

(b) Assam

(c) Jharkhand

(d) Chhattisgarh

(e) Odisha

Answer & Explanation
Ans.(e)

Exp. Raja Parba Festival Celebrated in Odisha to Mark Monsoon and Mother Earth’s Fertility

Raja Parba is one of Odisha’s most significant and widely celebrated festivals, observed with great enthusiasm across the state.

The festival symbolizes the onset of the monsoon season and celebrates the fertility and womanhood of Mother Earth, reflecting deep cultural and agricultural traditions.

About Odisha

  • Capital – Bhubaneswar
  • Chief Minister – Mohan Charan Majhi
  • Deputy CM – KV Singhdeo and Pravati Parida
  • Governor – Hari Babu Kambhampati

 

Q.4. World Wind Day is observed every year on 15 June to raise awareness about the potential of wind energy as a clean, renewable, and sustainable source of power. What is the theme of World Wind Day 2026?

वर्ल्ड विंड डे हर साल 15 जून को विंड एनर्जी के क्लीन, रिन्यूएबल और सस्टेनेबल सोर्स के तौर पर पोटेंशियल के बारे में अवेयरनेस बढ़ाने के लिए मनाया जाता है। वर्ल्ड विंड डे 2026 की थीम क्या है?

(a) Powering a Green Future

(b) Wind for Sustainable Growth

(c) Clean Energy for All

(d) Renewable Energy Revolution

(e) Wind Energy: From Ambition to Acceleration

Answer & Explanation
Ans.(e)

Exp. 15 June – World Wind Day

World Wind Day is observed every year on 15 June to raise awareness about the potential of wind energy as a clean, renewable, and sustainable source of power.

Theme 2026 – Wind Energy: From Ambition to Acceleration

World Wind Day is organized by the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) and WindEurope to promote the benefits and future prospects of wind power worldwide.

 

Q.5. World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) is observed every year on which date?

विश्व वृद्ध दुर्व्यवहार जागरूकता दिवस (WEAAD) प्रत्येक वर्ष किस तिथि को मनाया जाता है?

(a) 18 June

(b) 15 June

(c) 10 June

(d) 17 June

(e) 21 June

Answer & Explanation
Ans.(b)

Exp. 15 June- World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD)

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) is observed every year on 15 June to raise awareness about the abuse, neglect, and exploitation of older persons worldwide.

Theme 2026 – Beyond Awareness: Making Elder Abuse Prevention Work

The day encourages governments, communities, and individuals to pay greater attention to the well-being, dignity, and adequate healthcare of elderly people.

 

Q.6. Which Formula One driver won the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, securing his first victory with Ferrari?

किस फॉर्मूला-1 ड्राइवर ने बार्सिलोनाकैटलुन्या ग्रां प्री जीतकर फेरारी के साथ अपनी पहली जीत दर्ज की?

(a) Max Verstappen

(b) George Russell

(c) Kimi Antonelli

(d) Charles Leclerc

(e) Lewis Hamilton

Answer & Explanation
Ans.(e)

Exp. Lewis Hamilton Claims First Ferrari Victory at Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix

Seven-time Formula One World Champion Lewis Hamilton secured his first victory with Ferrari at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, marking his 106th career win and first race triumph since the 2024 Belgian Grand Prix.

Hamilton overtook pole-sitter George Russell through Ferrari’s superior pit-stop strategy, while championship leader Kimi Antonelli’s five-race winning streak ended after his Mercedes suffered a late mechanical failure.

 

Q.7. What is the name of the distilled video AI model launched under the IndiaAI Mission?

IndiaAI मिशन के तहत लॉन्च किए गए डिस्टिल्ड वीडियो AI मॉडल का नाम क्या है?

(a) BharatGPT

(b) Ananta

(c) Sarathi

(d) Shraddha GPT

(e) Varya

Answer & Explanation
Ans.(e)

Exp. IndiaAI Mission Launches ‘Varya’, Indigenous Cost-Efficient Video AI Model

The IndiaAI Mission launched ‘Varya’, a distilled video AI model designed to make advanced video generation more affordable, accessible, and relevant for Indian users and enterprises.

Developed by AI-native transformation company Avtaar with support from the IndiaAI Mission, Varya uses a distillation technique that reduces video generation from 50 steps to just 4 steps, making it up to 10 times more cost-efficient than several leading global models.

 

Q.8. The Centre signed a historic tripartite MoU with which two states for the exploration and production of crude oil and natural gas?

केंद्र सरकार ने कच्चे तेल और प्राकृतिक गैस की खोज एवं उत्पादन के लिए किन दो राज्यों के साथ ऐतिहासिक त्रिपक्षीय समझौता ज्ञापन (MoU) पर हस्ताक्षर किए?

(a) Assam and Meghalaya

(b) Manipur and Mizoram

(c) Arunachal Pradesh and Tripura

(d) Assam and Nagaland

(e) Sikkim and Meghalaya

Answer & Explanation
Ans.(d)

Exp. Centre, Assam and Nagaland Sign Historic MoU for Oil and Natural Gas Exploration

The Centre signed a historic tripartite MoU with the Governments of Assam and Nagaland to facilitate the exploration and production of crude oil and natural gas in the two northeastern states.

Signed in the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, the agreement is expected to remove key hurdles to energy exploration and accelerate economic development in the North-East through cooperative federalism.

The initiative aims to strengthen India’s energy security and self-reliance by enhancing domestic oil and natural gas production amid growing global energy challenges.

 

Q.9. What is the total prize fund announced for the 2026 Wimbledon Championships?

विंबलडन 2026 चैंपियनशिप के लिए कुल कितनी पुरस्कार राशि (Prize Fund) घोषित की गई है?

(a) £54.2 million

(b) £58.5 million

(c) £60.0 million

(d) £64.2 million

(e) £70.0 million

Answer & Explanation
Ans.(d)

Exp. Wimbledon Announces Record £64.2 Million Prize Fund Amid Players’ Revenue Share Demands’

Wimbledon organizers have announced a record prize fund of £64.2 million ($85.74 million) for the 2026 Championships, marking the largest annual increase in the tournament’s history.

Players have sought a prize pool of around £70 million and some even restricted media appearances at the French Open while raising the possibility of future boycotts over revenue-sharing concerns.

 

Q.10. According to the revised mission plan announced in February 2026, which Artemis mission is now expected to conduct the first human lunar landing?

फरवरी 2026 में संशोधित मिशन योजना के अनुसार, पहला मानव चंद्र अवतरण (Human Lunar Landing) अब किस आर्टेमिस मिशन के तहत किया जाएगा?

(a) Artemis II

(b) Artemis III

(c) Artemis V

(d) Artemis VI

(e) Artemis IV

Answer & Explanation
Ans.(b)

Exp. NASA Unveils Four-Member Crew for Artemis III Mission Scheduled for 2027 Launch

NASA announced the four-member prime crew for the Artemis III mission at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, with Randy Bresnik as Commander, Luca Parmitano as Pilot, and Andre Douglas and Frank Rubio as Mission Specialists.

The Artemis III mission is scheduled for launch in late 2027 from the Kennedy Space Center, Florida, as part of NASA’s Artemis programme utilizing the Orion spacecraft and commercial human landing systems.

 

Q.11. ISRO has collaborated with which organization to develop an artificial heating system for future lunar landers?

भविष्य के चंद्र लैंडरों के लिए कृत्रिम हीटिंग प्रणाली विकसित करने हेतु ISRO ने किस संगठन के साथ सहयोग किया है?

(a) DRDO

(b) CSIR

(c) Department of Biotechnology

(d) Department of Science and Technology

(e) Department of Atomic Energy

Answer & Explanation
Ans.(e)

Exp. ISRO and DAE Develop Artificial Heating System for Long-Duration Lunar Missions

ISRO and the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) are jointly developing an advanced artificial heating system for future lunar missions.

The technology aims to protect lunar landers from the extreme freezing temperatures experienced during the lunar night.

The announcement was made during the CSIR-RISE Conclave held in Bengaluru.

 

Q.12. According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, what was Elon Musk’s estimated net worth after SpaceX made its record-breaking debut on the Nasdaq stock exchange?

ब्लूमबर्ग बिलियनेयर्स इंडेक्स के अनुसार, Nasdaq स्टॉक एक्सचेंज पर SpaceX के रिकॉर्डब्रेकिंग पदार्पण के बाद एलन मस्क की अनुमानित कुल संपत्ति कितनी हो गई?

(a) $950 billion

(b) $980 billion

(c) $1.00 trillion

(d) $1.05 trillion

(e) $1.11 trillion

Answer & Explanation
Ans.(e)

Exp. Elon Musk Becomes World’s First Trillionaire as SpaceX Makes Record-Breaking Stock Market Debut

Elon Musk became the world’s first trillionaire after the successful stock market debut of SpaceX, pushing his net worth to approximately $1.11 trillion according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.

SpaceX debuted on the Nasdaq stock exchange with a valuation of $2.2 trillion, making it one of the most valuable companies in the world and reflecting strong investor confidence in its space, telecommunications, and AI businesses.

The SpaceX IPO raised $75 billion, and Musk’s 42% ownership stake in the company significantly contributed to his record-breaking wealth and continued status as the world’s richest person.

 

Q.13. Which prestigious award was conferred on Prime Minister Narendra Modi by Slovakia?

स्लोवाकिया ने प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी को कौन सा प्रतिष्ठित पुरस्कार प्रदान किया?

(a) Order of Friendship

(b) Order of the White Double Cross

(c) Order of Merit of Slovakia

(d) Grand Cross of Honour

(e) Order of National Unity

Answer & Explanation
Ans.(c)

Exp. Prime Minister Narendra Modi Conferred with Slovakia’s Highest National Award

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was awarded Slovakia’s highest national honour, The Order of the White Double Cross (1st Class), in recognition of his contributions to strengthening bilateral relations between India and Slovakia.

The prestigious award was conferred by Slovak President Peter Pellegrini and represents the highest civilian and military state decoration awarded by Slovakia to foreign nationals.

 

Q.14. What was India’s Wholesale Price Index (WPI)-based inflation rate in May 2026?

मई 2026 में भारत की थोक मूल्य सूचकांक (WPI)-आधारित मुद्रास्फीति दर क्या थी?

(a) 7.68%

(b) 8.26%

(c) 9.68%

(d) 10.26%

(e) 11.68%

Answer & Explanation
Ans.(c)

Exp. WPI Inflation Rises to 9.68% in May Amid Food and Fuel Price Surge

India’s Wholesale Price Index (WPI)-based inflation rose sharply to 9.68% in May 2026, up from 8.26% in April, marking the first inflation data released using the new base year 2022-23.

The increase was driven by higher prices of food and fuel, with inflation in primary articles (4.99%), fuel & power (30.33%), and manufactured products (7.48%) all registering notable increases over April levels.

Recent WPI-based Wholesale inflation in India

  • January 2026 – 1.81%
  • February 2026 – 2.13%
  • March 2026 – 3.9%
  • April 2026 – 8.3%

 

 

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