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Q.1. Pakyong Airport, which is being renamed after Trilochan Pokhrel, is located in which Indian state?
Exp. Sikkim’s Pakyong Airport to Be Renamed After Freedom Fighter Trilochan Pokhrel
Sikkim’s Pakyong Airport will be renamed after freedom fighter Trilochan Pokhrel, the state’s first independence activist, as announced by Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang.
Trilochan Pokhrel, also known as “Gandhi Pokhrel”, actively participated in the Non-Cooperation, Civil Disobedience, and Quit India movements led by Mahatma Gandhi.
About Sikkim
Capital – Gangtok
Chief Minister – Prem Singh Tamang
Governor –Om Prakash Mathur
Q.2. Jatinder Mehra, who passed away recently, was a stalwart in which industry?
Exp. Veteran Steel Industry Leader Jatinder Mehra Passes Away
Jatinder Mehra, a veteran of India’s steel industry with over six decades of experience, passed away, leaving behind a legacy of technical expertise and transformative leadership in both public and private steel enterprises.
As Vice Chairman of Essar Group’s Metals and Mining Division, he provided strategic direction, expanded steelmaking capacity at Hazira, and strengthened the group’s production and global competitiveness.
Mehra played a key role in developing major integrated projects, including the Paradip steel facility in Odisha, consolidating Essar’s position in value-added steel production and international exports.
Q.3. Recently, President Droupadi Murmu became the first Indian President to undertake a sortie in which type of aircraft?
Exp. President Droupadi Murmu Becomes First Indian President to Fly in Attack Helicopter Prachand
President Droupadi Murmu became the first Indian President to fly in an attack helicopter, undertaking a 25-minute sortie in the indigenously developed Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) Prachand near the India–Pakistan border from Jaisalmer Air Force Station.
During the historic flight, she acted as co-pilot, flew over the Pokhran firing range, and delivered a message praising the armed forces while emphasizing the significance of indigenous defence capabilities.
Q.4. Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the nationwide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign from Ajmer to protect girls from cervical cancer. The HPV vaccination campaign primarily targets which age group?
Exp. PM Modi Launches Nationwide Free HPV Vaccination Drive for 14-Year-Old Girls from Ajmer
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the nationwide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign from Ajmer to protect 14-year-old girls from cervical cancer.
The campaign will use Gardasil, a quadrivalent vaccine that protects against HPV types 16 & 18 (which cause cervical cancer) and types 6 & 11. The vaccination will be voluntary and free of cost at government health facilities, including Ayushman Arogya Mandirs and district hospitals.
Cervical cancer is the second-most common cancer among women in India, with around 80,000 new cases and over 42,000 deaths annually, making this campaign a major public health initiative by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
Q.5. Sri Lanka’s first-ever Blue Bond, amounting to LKR 3 billion and aimed at financing sustainable marine resources, clean drinking water supply and aquatic pollution control projects, was issued by which of the following banks?
Exp. Sri Lanka’s First Blue Bond Listed on NSE IX at GIFT City
Sri Lanka’s first-ever Blue Bond, a LKR 3 billion issuance by DFCC Bank, has been dually listed on the NSE International Exchange (NSE IX) at GIFT City, marking the first blue bond admitted for trading within India’s IFSC jurisdiction.
The dual listing was enabled through an MoU between NSE IX and the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), strengthening cross-border capital market collaboration and promoting innovative financial products across jurisdictions.
The Blue Bond aims to finance sustainable marine resource use, clean drinking water supply, aquatic pollution control, and ocean-based economic activities, reflecting growing global focus on environmentally responsible and impact-driven investments.
About Sri Lanka
Legislative capital – Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte
Executive and Judicial capital – Colombo
Currency – Sri Lankan rupee
President – Anura Kumara Dissanayake
Prime Minister – Harini Amarasuriya
Q.6. INS Anjadip, recently inducted into the Indian Navy fleet as the third Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) corvette, has been constructed using the entire quantity of special-grade indigenous steel supplied by which of the following organizations?
हालहीमेंभारतीयनौसेनाकेबेड़ेमेंशामिलतीसरीएंटी–सबमरीनवारफेयरशैलोवाटरक्राफ्ट (ASW-SWC) कोर्वेट INS अंजदिपकानिर्माणपूर्णरूपसेविशेष–ग्रेडस्वदेशीस्टीलसेकियागयाहै, जिसकीआपूर्तिनिम्नलिखितमेंसेकिससंगठनद्वाराकीगई?
(a) Tata Steel Limited
(b) JSW Steel Limited
(c) Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited
(d) Hindustan Shipyard Limited
(e) Steel Authority of India Limited
Answer & Explanation
Ans.(e).
Exp. INS Anjadip, Built with Indigenous SAIL Steel, Set to Join Indian Navy Fleet
Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) supplied the entire quantity of approximately 3,500 tonnes of special-grade indigenous steel for INS Anjadip, built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd (GRSE), strengthening India’s defence manufacturing capabilities.
INS Anjadip is the third Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) corvette to join the Indian Navy, following INS Arnala and INS Androth in 2025, and is part of the indigenous programme to replace the ageing Abhay-class vessels.
The steel was sourced from SAIL’s integrated plants at Bokaro, Bhilai, and Rourkela, highlighting India’s robust domestic supply chain and reinforcing the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat through reduced import dependence in defence projects.
Q.7. The Rail Tech Policy and digitisation of the Railway Claims Tribunal (RCT) were announced under which initiative of Indian Railways?
Exp. Ashwini Vaishnaw Launches Rail Tech Policy and e-RCT Digitisation Under Indian Railways’ 52 Reforms Initiative
Ashwini Vaishnaw launched the Rail Tech Policy and announced the complete digitisation of the Railway Claims Tribunal (RCT) under Indian Railways’ “52 Reforms in 52 Weeks” initiative, promoting technology-driven governance and administrative reforms.
The Rail Tech Policy aims to engage startups, innovators, industries, and institutions through a simplified selection process and a dedicated Rail Tech Portal, enabling single-stage proposal submissions to accelerate innovation in railways.
Key focus areas include AI-based Elephant Intrusion Detection Systems (EIDS), fire detection in coaches, drone-based broken rail detection, solar-powered coaches, and AI-driven dispute resolution systems, with Indian Railways offering up to 50% development funding support and long-term scaling opportunities for successful solutions.
Q.8. As part of India’s effort to connect domestic investors with international capital markets, a Global Access platform has been soft launched to enable Indian residents to directly trade in overseas equities, debt instruments and ETFs under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) framework. This platform has been launched by which of the following organisations?
(d) International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA)
(e) NSE International Exchange (NSE IX)
Answer & Explanation
Ans.(e).
Exp. NSE IX Soft Launches Global Access Platform to Enable Indian Investors to Trade in US and Global Markets
The NSE International Exchange (NSE IX) has soft-launched a Global Access platform, enabling Indian investors to directly trade in international equities, debt instruments, and ETFs, thereby connecting domestic investors with global capital markets.
The platform will initially provide access to the US markets, with plans to expand to nearly 30 international markets—including G-7 nations—over the next three to six months, offering broader global diversification opportunities.
The initiative operates under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) of the Reserve Bank of India, allowing resident individuals to remit up to USD 250,000 per financial year for overseas investments.
Q.9. IIFL Home Finance has secured a $300 million loan from which international financial institution to expand access to affordable housing finance in India?
Exp. IIFL Home Finance Secures $300 Million ADB Loan to Boost Affordable and Green Housing for Women
IIFL Home Finance has secured a $300 million loan from the Asian Development Bank to expand access to affordable housing finance in India.
The loan proceeds will be on-lent as mortgages primarily to women in low-income communities across peri-urban, urban, and lagging states, promoting financial inclusion and women’s empowerment.
Over 25% of the loan amount is earmarked for financing green-certified affordable homes, supporting sustainable and climate-resilient housing development.
About Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Founded – 19 December 1966
Headquarters – Mandaluyong, Metro Manila, Philippines
President – Masato Kanda (replace Masatsugu Asakawa)
Member Countries – 69 (Israel)
Q.10. The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has partnered with which company to display authorised Aadhaar Centres on Google Maps?
यूनिकआइडेंटिफिकेशनअथॉरिटीऑफ़इंडिया (UIDAI) ने Google Maps परऑथराइज़्डआधारसेंटरदिखानेकेलिएकिसकंपनीकेसाथपार्टनरशिपकीहै?
(a) Microsoft
(b) Amazon
(c) Meta
(d) Apple
(e) Google
Answer & Explanation
Ans.(e).
Exp. UIDAI Partners with Google to Display Authorised Aadhaar Centres on Google Maps Nationwide
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has partnered with Google to display authorised Aadhaar Centres on Google Maps, improving accessibility, transparency, and convenience for residents across India.
Users will be able to identify centres based on specific services such as adult enrolment, child enrolment, address/mobile updates, along with details on accessibility features (divyang-friendly infrastructure), parking availability, and operating hours.
The collaboration will cover over 60,000 verified Aadhaar Centres, including Aadhaar Seva Kendras (ASKs), and in the next phase, UIDAI will utilise Google Business Profile to manage centre information and respond directly to public feedback for a more responsive service ecosystem.
About Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI)
UIDAI is a statutory authority established by the Government of India to issue Aadhaar, a 12-digit unique identification number to residents of India.
It functions under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).
Headquarters – New Delhi
CEO – Bhuvnesh Kumar
Q.11. The Casebook on AI and Gender Empowerment was launched at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, underscoring India’s commitment to inclusive, ethical, and gender-responsive artificial intelligence development. The Casebook was developed under which Government of India initiative?
इंडिया AI इम्पैक्टसमिट 2026 में AI औरजेंडरएम्पावरमेंटपरकेसबुकलॉन्चकीगई, जिसमेंइनक्लूसिव, एथिकलऔरजेंडर–रिस्पॉन्सिवआर्टिफिशियलइंटेलिजेंसडेवलपमेंटकेलिएभारतकेकमिटमेंटकोदिखायागया।यहकेसबुकभारतसरकारकीकिसपहलकेतहतडेवलपकीगईथी?
(a) Digital India Mission
(b) Startup India Mission
(c) National AI Portal
(d) IndiaAI Mission under MeitY
(e) Atal Innovation Mission
Answer & Explanation
Ans.(d).
Exp. Casebook on AI and Gender Empowerment Launched at India AI Impact Summit 2026
The Casebook on AI and Gender Empowerment was launched at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, underscoring India’s commitment to inclusive, ethical, and gender-responsive artificial intelligence development.
The casebook was developed by the Government of India under the IndiaAI Mission of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), in partnership with UN Women and supported by the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MoWCD), featuring 23 impactful AI solutions promoting gender equality from over 50 countries.
Q.12. Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC), in its second External Commercial Borrowing (ECB) transaction of FY 2025–26, signed a loan agreement with a consortium of Japanese banks through their GIFT City branches to raise funds for railway sector projects. The ECB raised in this transaction was equivalent to which of the following amounts?
इंडियनरेलवेफाइनेंसकॉर्पोरेशन (IRFC) नेवित्तीयवर्ष 2025–26 मेंअपनेदूसरेबाह्यवाणिज्यिकउधार (ECB) लेन–देनकेतहतजापानीबैंकोंकेएकसमूहकेसाथ GIFT City शाखाओंकेमाध्यमसेरेलवेक्षेत्रकीपरियोजनाओंकेवित्तपोषणहेतुऋणसमझौताकिया।इसलेन–देनमेंजुटाईगई ECB राशिनिम्नलिखितमेंसेकितनीथी?
(a) USD 250 million
(b) USD 300 million
(c) USD 350 million
(d) USD 400 million
(e) USD 500 million
Answer & Explanation
Ans.(d).
Exp. IRFC Raises USD 400 Million Equivalent ECB from SMBC and MUFG via GIFT City Branches
Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) has raised an External Commercial Borrowing (ECB) of JPY equivalent to USD 400 million by signing a loan agreement with a consortium of Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) and MUFG Bank through their GIFT City branches.
This marks IRFC’s second ECB transaction in FY 2025–26, following its earlier USD 300 million equivalent borrowing in December 2025, strengthening its diversified global funding strategy.
The five-year unsecured loan is benchmarked to the Tokyo Overnight Average Rate (TONAR), and the proceeds will be utilised to finance railway sector projects, including those with forward and backward linkages, in accordance with ECB guidelines.
Q.13. As part of its 75th Foundation Year celebrations, the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) launched a special initiative aimed at strengthening healthcare outreach, enhancing last-mile delivery of medical services, and bringing essential health facilities closer to insured workers and their families. Which of the following initiatives was launched for this purpose?
Exp. ESIC Launches 75th Foundation Year Celebrations, Unveils Commemorative Coin and Swasthya Rath Initiative
The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation commenced its 75th Foundation Year celebrations at Bharat Mandapam, marking over seven decades of dedicated social security and healthcare service to workers and their families across India.
Established in 1952 with about 1.2 lakh beneficiaries and a single dispensary, ESIC has expanded significantly and now serves over 15 crore beneficiaries through a network of 166 hospitals, 17 medical colleges, and nearly 1,600 dispensaries nationwide.
To commemorate the Platinum Jubilee (ESIC@75), a special commemorative coin was released along with the launch of the ESIC@75 Coffee Table Book, highlighting the Corporation’s milestones, legacy, and transformative initiatives.
Q.14. The Indian Air Force conducted Exercise ‘Vayushakti-26’ at which location?
Exp. Indian Air Force Showcases Full-Spectrum Combat Power in Exercise ‘Vayushakti-26’ at Pokhran Range
The Indian Air Force conducted Exercise ‘Vayushakti-26’ at the Pokhran Field Firing Range, showcasing full-spectrum air combat capabilities, operational synergy, and advanced technological prowess in a simulated live combat theatre.
For the first time, the exercise followed a defined operational storyline integrating offensive air strikes, air defence operations, special forces missions, and humanitarian assistance—highlighting the IAF’s role as a multi-domain, integrated force and the nation’s first responder.
Q.15. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has mandated the sale of petrol blended with up to 20% ethanol (E20) with a minimum RON of 95 across all States and Union Territories from which date?
पेट्रोलियमऔरप्राकृतिकगैसमंत्रालयनेसभीराज्योंऔरकेंद्रशासितप्रदेशोंमेंन्यूनतम 95 RON केसाथ 20% एथेनॉलमिश्रितपेट्रोल (E20) कीबिक्रीकिसतिथिसेअनिवार्यकीहै?
(a) 1 March 2026
(b) 1 October 2026
(c) 1 May 2026
(d) 1 April 2026
(e) 15 August 2026
Answer & Explanation
Ans.(d).
Exp. Petroleum Ministry Mandates Nationwide Sale of E20 Petrol with Minimum RON 95 from April 2026
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has mandated the nationwide sale of E20 petrol (up to 20% ethanol blending) with a minimum Research Octane Number (RON) of 95 across all States and Union Territories from 1 April 2026 to enhance cleaner fuel usage.
The Ethanol Blended Programme, launched in January 2003 with an initial 5% blending target, has gradually expanded to higher levels of blending to boost India’s energy security and support farmers and the agricultural economy.
