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Q.1. Which of the following hospitals is set to launch India’s first online critical care follow-up clinic to provide post-ICU consultation to patients at home?

निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा अस्पताल ICU से छुट्टी पाए मरीजों को घर बैठे परामर्श देने हेतु भारत का पहला ऑनलाइन क्रिटिकल केयर फॉलोअप क्लिनिक शुरू करने जा रहा है?

(a) AIIMS, New Delhi

(b) PGIMER, Chandigarh

(c) Safdarjung Hospital

(d) Apollo Hospital, Chennai

(e) Fortis Hospital, Gurugram

Answer & Explanation
Ans.(c).

Exp. Safdarjung Hospital Launches India’s First Online Critical Care Follow-Up Clinic for ICU Patients

Safdarjung Hospital will launch India’s first online critical care follow-up clinic for ICU-discharged patients to receive medical guidance from home.

The service will be available through the e-Sanjivani OPD portal every Tuesday and Thursday from 10 AM to 11 AM.

Patients and their families can log in online to consult doctors, ensuring continuous post-ICU care and better recovery monitoring.

 

Q.2. Kushal Das, who recently passed away, was associated with which organization as General Secretary?

कुशल दास, जिनका हाल ही में निधन हो गया, किस संगठन से जनरल सेक्रेटरी के तौर पर जुड़े थे?

(a) BCCI

(b) FIFA

(c) All India Football Federation

(d) Hockey India

(e) ICC

Answer & Explanation
Ans.(c).

Exp. Former General Secretary of All India Football Federation Kushal Das passes away

General Secretary of All India Football Federation, Kushal Das, passed away at the age of 66; he served the federation from 2010 to 2022.

A Chartered Accountant by profession, he also worked as the Chief Financial Officer at the International Cricket Council in Dubai, gaining vast experience in international sports administration.

 

Q.3. Department of Posts has launched the ‘24 Speed Post’, offering next-day (D+1) guaranteed delivery for urgent consignments. In the first phase, how many cities are covered under ‘24 Speed Post’?

डाक विभाग ने ‘24 स्पीड पोस्टशुरू किया है, जो ज़रूरी कंसाइनमेंट के लिए अगले दिन (D+1) गारंटीड डिलीवरी देता है। पहले चरण में, ‘24 स्पीड पोस्टके तहत कितने शहरों को शामिल किया गया है?

(a) 4

(b) 5

(c) 3

(d) 8

(e) 6

Answer & Explanation
Ans.(e).

Exp. Department of Posts Launches ‘24 Speed Post’ with Next-Day Guaranteed Delivery in Six Major Cities

Department of Posts has launched the ‘24 Speed Post’, offering next-day (D+1) guaranteed delivery for urgent consignments, inaugurated by Jyotiraditya M. Scindia.

In the first phase, the service will be available in six major cities: Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, enhancing fast logistics in metro regions.

The service includes OTP-based secure delivery, real-time tracking with SMS alerts, free pickup, BNPL facility, and money-back guarantee, strengthening premium services of India Post.

 

Q.4. Madhu Malhotra, who recently passed away, was a veteran figure in which industry?

हाल ही में निधन हुई मधु मल्होत्रा किस उद्योग की प्रसिद्ध हस्ती थीं?

(a) Sports Industry

(b) Politics

(c) Music Industry

(d) Bollywood

(e) Literature

Answer & Explanation
Ans.(d).

Exp. Actor Madhu Malhotra dies at 71

Madhu Malhotra, a veteran Bollywood actor, passed away at the age of 71 due to heart failure.

She was best known for her roles in films like Satte Pe Satta and Karz, along with appearances in many other popular movies.

With a career spanning from the 1970s to 1990s, she acted in over 100 films, gaining recognition for her strong supporting and cameo performances.

 

Q.5. Who received the BCCI Lifetime Achievement Award for Women for her outstanding contribution to women’s cricket?

महिलाओं के क्रिकेट में उत्कृष्ट योगदान के लिए BCCI लाइफटाइम अचीवमेंट अवॉर्ड (महिला) किसे दिया गया?

(a) Smriti Mandhana

(b) Harmanpreet Kaur

(c) Jhulan Goswami

(d) Mithali Raj

(e) Shafali Verma

Answer & Explanation
Ans.(d).

Exp. Naman Awards 2026: BCCI to honour Rahul Dravid, Mithali Raj, Roger Binny with Lifetime Achievement Awards

The Board of Control for Cricket in India hosted the Naman Awards 2026 in New Delhi to honour excellence across international, domestic, and age-group cricket.

Roger Binny and Rahul Dravid received the Col. C. K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award, the highest honour of the BCCI.

Mithali Raj was honoured with the BCCI Lifetime Achievement Award for Women for her outstanding contribution to women’s cricket.

Shubman Gill and Smriti Mandhana received the Best International Cricketer (Men & Women) awards for the 2024–25 season.

The awards also recognised top domestic performers like Ira Jadhav, Shafali Verma, Ayush Mhatre, and Harsh Dubey, along with the Mumbai Cricket Association for best performance.

A major highlight was the felicitation of five ICC trophy-winning Indian teams, marking a historic celebration of India’s global cricketing success.

 

Q.6. The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship signed an MoU with which organization to strengthen India’s global skills mobility ecosystem?

भारत के वैश्विक स्किल मोबिलिटी इकोसिस्टम को मजबूत करने के लिए कौशल विकास और उद्यमिता मंत्रालय ने किस संगठन के साथ MoU पर हस्ताक्षर किए?
(a) NITI Aayog
(b) NSDC
(c) GATI Foundation
(d) World Bank
(e) UNDP

Answer & Explanation
Ans.(c).

Exp. Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Signs MoU with GATI Foundation to Boost Global Skill Mobility

The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship signed an MoU with GATI Foundation to boost global skill mobility and overseas employment opportunities for Indian workers.

This marks the first Central government partnership for GATI Foundation, aiming to improve coordination between Union and State Governments in workforce mobility initiatives.

The collaboration focuses on aligning national skilling priorities with state-level implementation, ensuring better institutional support for international job placements.

 

Q.7. The Government has appointed Kompella Venkata Ramana Murty as a Whole-Time Member of which organisation?

सरकार ने के. वी. रमण मूर्ति को किस संगठन का पूर्णकालिक सदस्य नियुक्त किया है?

(a) RBI

(b) SEBI

(c) IRDAI

(d) NABARD

(e) PFRDA

Answer & Explanation
Ans.(b).

Exp. Govt Appoints Kompella Venkata Ramana Murty as Whole-Time Member of SEBI

The Government has appointed Kompella Venkata Ramana Murty as Whole-Time Member (WTM) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India for a three-year term.

A 1991-batch IDAS officer, Murty previously served as Additional Controller General of Defence Accounts and had also been a part-time member of SEBI representing the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.

The SEBI board, headed by Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey, consists of a chairman, four whole-time members, and four part-time members.

 

Q.8. Which company has appointed Jasprit Bumrah as its brand ambassador for India?

 किस कंपनी ने जसप्रीत बुमराह को भारत के लिए अपना ब्रांड एंबेसडर नियुक्त किया है?

(a) Nike

(b) Adidas

(c) Puma

(d) Uniqlo

(e) Reebok

Answer & Explanation
Ans.(d).

Exp. Uniqlo Appoints Jasprit Bumrah as Brand Ambassador for India

Uniqlo has appointed Jasprit Bumrah as its brand ambassador for India.

Uniqlo is a subsidiary of Fast Retailing Co., Ltd. and is a leading global apparel retailer from Japan.

Recent Brand Ambassador

  • Bhavitha Mandava – First Indian House Ambassador for Chanel
  • Sania Mirza – The Derma Company
  • Sachin Tendulkar – Global Champion for Road Safety by the United Nations
  • Shikhar Dhawan – Delhi Khel Mahakumbh 2026
  • A R Rahman DAC Developers

 

Q.9. PM Narendra Modi has inaugurated the Haldia Bulk Terminal, a fully automated dry bulk handling facility at the Haldia Dock Complex. The Haldia Bulk Terminal is located at which port?

PM नरेंद्र मोदी ने हल्दिया डॉक कॉम्प्लेक्स में हल्दिया बल्क टर्मिनल का उद्घाटन किया है, जो पूरी तरह से ऑटोमेटेड ड्राई बल्क हैंडलिंग सुविधा है। हल्दिया बल्क टर्मिनल किस बंदरगाह पर स्थित है?

(a) Mumbai Port

(b) Chennai Port

(c) Visakhapatnam Port

(d) Paradip Port

(e) Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port

Answer & Explanation
Ans.(e).

Exp. PM Modi Inaugurates India’s First Fully Automated Haldia Bulk Terminal at Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port

PM Narendra Modi has inaugurated the Haldia Bulk Terminal, a fully automated dry bulk handling facility at the Haldia Dock Complex.

The terminal is part of Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port and is India’s first fully automated dry bulk cargo handling facility on the Hooghly River.

It has been developed by Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited, boosting efficiency in cargo operations and maritime infrastructure.

 

Q.10. Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated the 120 MW Lower Kopili Hydroelectric Project, located in Dima Hasao and Karbi Anglong districts. The Lower Kopili Hydroelectric Project is located in which state?

नरेंद्र मोदी ने दीमा हसाओ और कार्बी आंगलोंग ज़िलों में मौजूद 120 MW के लोअर कोपिली हाइड्रोइलेक्ट्रिक प्रोजेक्ट का वर्चुअली उद्घाटन किया। लोअर कोपिली हाइड्रोइलेक्ट्रिक प्रोजेक्ट किस राज्य में है?

(a) Arunachal Pradesh

(b) Meghalaya

(c) Nagaland

(d) Assam

(e) Manipur

Answer & Explanation
Ans.(d).

Exp. PM Modi Virtually Inaugurates 120 MW Lower Kopili Hydroelectric Project in Assam

Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated the 120 MW Lower Kopili Hydroelectric Project in Assam, located in Dima Hasao and Karbi Anglong districts.

The project is a run-of-river hydropower project built in the Kopili River basin, enhancing clean energy generation.

It has been developed by Assam Power Generation Corporation Limited with financial support from the Asian Development Bank under the Assam Power Sector Investment Program.

About Assam

  • Formation – 26 January 1950
  • Capital – Dispur
  • Chief Minister –Himanta Biswa Sarma
  • Governor – Lakshman Prasad Acharya

 

Q.11. The Government of Maharashtra signed an MoU with which organisation to deploy AI in public health programmes?

महाराष्ट्र सरकार ने सार्वजनिक स्वास्थ्य कार्यक्रमों में AI लागू करने के लिए किस संगठन के साथ MoU किया?

(a) NITI Aayog

(b) WHO

(c) Google Health

(d) Wadhwani AI

(e) Microsoft

Answer & Explanation
Ans.(d).

Exp. Maharashtra Govt Signs MoU with Wadhwani AI to Boost AI-Driven Public Health Services

The Government of Maharashtra signed an MoU with Wadhwani AI to deploy AI technologies in public health programmes like tuberculosis control, maternal & child health, and primary healthcare.

The agreement was signed under the guidance of Devendra Fadnavis to enhance diagnosis, treatment monitoring, and healthcare service delivery.

The initiative aims to make public health services more technology-driven, efficient, and accessible across the state.

About Maharashtra

  • Capital – Mumbai
  • Chief MinisterDevendra Fadnavis (3rd time)
  • Deputy Chief Minister – Eknath Sindhe & Sunetra Pawar
  • Governor Jishnu Dev Varma

 

Q.12. The Government of Himachal Pradesh signed an MoU with which organisation to strengthen the dairy sector?

हिमाचल प्रदेश सरकार ने डेयरी क्षेत्र को मजबूत करने के लिए किस संगठन के साथ MoU किया?

(a) NABARD

(b) FSSAI

(c) NDDB

(d) AMUL

(e) NITI Aayog

Answer & Explanation
Ans.(c).

Exp. Himachal Pradesh Govt Signs MoU with National Dairy Development Board to Boost Dairy Sector and Milk Processing Capacity

The Government of Himachal Pradesh signed an MoU with the National Dairy Development Board to strengthen the dairy sector and boost milk processing capacity.

The agreement, led by Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, aims to introduce world-class technology and improve dairy infrastructure, including bio-products.

The initiative will support the Dagwar dairy project, enhance computerised quality control, and generate employment opportunities for farmers.

 

Q.13. What was the amount of penalty imposed on Cashfree Payments India Pvt Ltd by the RBI?

RBI द्वारा कैशफ्री पेमेंट्स इंडिया प्राइवेट लिमिटेड पर कितना जुर्माना लगाया गया?

(a) ₹1 lakh

(b) ₹2 lakh

(c) ₹3.1 lakh

(d) ₹5 lakh

(e) 7.5 lakh

Answer & Explanation
Ans.(c).

Exp. RBI Imposes ₹3.1 Lakh Penalty on Cashfree Payments India Private Ltd for Regulatory Violations

Reserve Bank of India imposed a ₹3.1 lakh penalty on Cashfree Payments India Private Ltd for non-compliance with regulatory directions.

The penalty was due to an impermissible debit from an escrow account, as identified by the RBI.

Recent Penalties imposed on Financial Institution

  • Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services (Rs 11.50 lakh) by RBI – due to violations found during the annual inspection for FY ending March 31, 2025.
  • UCO Bank (₹38.60 lakh) by RBI – for non-compliance with certain regulatory directions
  • Bank of Maharashtra (₹32.50 lakh) by RBI – for non-compliance with regulatory directions.
  • DCB Bank (₹29.60 lakh) by RBI – for non-compliance with regulatory directions.

 

Q.14. What was India’s Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation in February 2026?

फरवरी 2026 में भारत की थोक मूल्य सूचकांक (WPI) मुद्रास्फीति कितनी रही?

(a) 1.81%

(b) 2.13%

(c) 2.45%

(d) 1.50%

(e) 2.13%

Answer & Explanation
Ans.(e).

Exp. India’s WPI Inflation Rises to 2.13% in February 2026

India’s Wholesale Price Index (WPI)-based inflation rose to 2.13% in February 2026, marking an 11-month high.

It recorded the fourth consecutive monthly increase, rising from 1.81% in January 2026.

WPI data is released by the Office of the Economic Adviser under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

Recent WPI-based Wholesale inflation in India

  • October 2025 – (-)1.21%
  • November 2025 – (-) 0.32%
  • December 2025 – 0.83%
  • January 2026 – 1.81%

 

Q.15. World Consumer Rights Day is observed every year on March 15 to raise awareness about consumer rights and promote fair practices in the marketplace. What is the theme of World Consumer Rights Day 2026?

विश्व उपभोक्ता अधिकार दिवस हर साल 15 मार्च को मनाया जाता है, ताकि उपभोक्ताओं के अधिकारों के बारे में जागरूकता बढ़ाई जा सके और बाज़ार में निष्पक्ष प्रथाओं को बढ़ावा दिया जा सके। विश्व उपभोक्ता अधिकार दिवस 2026 का विषय क्या है?

(a) Consumer First, Safety Always

(b) Safe Products, Confident Consumers

(c) Empowering Consumers Globally

(d) Fair Trade for All

(e) Digital Rights for Everyone

Answer & Explanation
Ans.(b).

Exp. 15 March -World Consumer Rights Day

World Consumer Rights Day is observed every year on March 15 to raise awareness about consumer rights and promote fair practices in the marketplace.

Theme 2026 – Safe Products, Confident Consumers

The day highlights issues such as consumer protection, product safety, digital rights, and ethical business practices globally.

Observance of this day encourages governments, organizations, and individuals to empower consumers and ensure access to safe, fair, and sustainable products and services.

 

Q.16. When is National Vaccination Day observed in India?

 भारत में राष्ट्रीय टीकाकरण दिवस कब मनाया जाता है?

(a) March 14

(b) March 15

(c) March 16

(d) March 17

(e) March 18

Answer & Explanation
Ans.(c).

Exp. 16 March – National Vaccination Day

National Vaccination Day, also called National Immunisation Day, is observed every year on March 16 in India to promote the importance of immunisation and vaccines for preventing diseases.

The day commemorates the first oral polio vaccine dose administered in 1995 and aims to raise awareness about vaccination against vaccine-preventable diseases like polio, tuberculosis, measles, mumps, and rubella.

 

 

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