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Q.1. Which state has launched India’s first state-led Centre of Excellence for Space Technology?
Exp. Karnataka Launches India’s First State-Led Centre of Excellence for Space Technology in Bengaluru
The Karnataka Government has launched India’s first state-led Centre of Excellence for Space Technology (COE SpaceTech Foundation) in Bengaluru.
The centre has been established by the Karnataka Innovation and Technology Society in collaboration with the SatCom Industry Association of India.
About Karnataka
Capital – Bengaluru
Chief Minister –Siddaramaiah
Deputy Chief Minister – DK Shivakumar
Governor – Thawar Chand Gehlot
Q.2. Larsen and Toubro has secured a ₹2,500–₹5,000 crore contract to develop a coal-to-ammonium nitrate project. The project will be set up in which state?
Larsen and Toubro has secured a ₹2,500–₹5,000 crore contract to develop a coal-to-ammonium nitrate project in Odisha.
Bharat Coal Gasification and Chemicals Limited, a joint venture of Coal India Limited and Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited, has awarded the project.
Q.3. Which of the following organisations has recently launched Electronic Gold Receipts (EGRs) as a new financial instrument to facilitate transparent and efficient gold trading in India, along with enabling the dematerialisation of physical gold into electronic form?
Exp. NSE Launches Electronic Gold Receipts, Enables Dematerialisation of Physical Gold for Trading
The National Stock Exchange has launched Electronic Gold Receipts (EGRs) as a new instrument for gold trading in India.
EGRs are electronic records representing ownership of physical gold stored in approved vaults.
As part of the launch, NSE also successfully demonstrated the dematerialisation of a 1000-gram gold bar into an Electronic Gold Receipt.
Q.4. As per the revised FDI rules under the Foreign Exchange Management Act in 2026, what is the maximum percentage of non-controlling ownership allowed for overseas investors from land-bordering countries (such as China) under the automatic route without prior government approval?
Exp. India Relaxes FDI Norms, Allows Up to 10% Investment from Bordering Countries via Automatic Route
The Government of India has amended FDI rules under Foreign Exchange Management Act, allowing overseas companies with up to 10% ownership from land-bordering countries (like China) to invest through the automatic route.
This marks a significant relaxation from the 2020 rules, where even 1% shareholding from neighbouring countries required government approval.
Under the new 2026 rule, non-controlling stakes up to 10% from such countries no longer need prior approval, simplifying foreign investment procedures.
Q.5. The Union Cabinet has approved two new semiconductor projects worth ₹3,936 crore to strengthen India’s semiconductor ecosystem and boost employment. The projects—Crystal Matrix Limited and Suchi Semicon Private Limited—have been cleared under the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM). Suchi Semicon Private Limited will establish its facility in which city?
The Union Cabinet has approved two new semiconductor projects worth ₹3,936 crore to strengthen India’s semiconductor ecosystem and boost employment.
The projects—Crystal Matrix Limited and Suchi Semicon Private Limited—have been cleared under the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM).
Crystal Matrix Limited will set up a facility in Dholera for compound semiconductor fabrication and ATMP, while Suchi Semicon will establish an OSAT facility in Surat.
With these approvals, total projects under ISM have reached 12, with cumulative investments of around ₹1.64 lakh crore.
Q.6. The Union Cabinet, chaired by Narendra Modi, approved ₹5,659.22 crore for the Mission for Cotton Productivity to address challenges in India’s cotton sector. The Mission for Cotton Productivity will be implemented during which period?
Exp. Cabinet Approves ₹5,659 Crore Mission for Cotton Productivity to Boost Output and Quality by 2031
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Narendra Modi, approved ₹5,659.22 crore for the Mission for Cotton Productivity (2026–27 to 2030–31) to address challenges in India’s cotton sector.
The mission aligns with the Government’s 5F vision (Farm to Fibre to Factory to Fashion to Foreign) to strengthen the textile value chain.
It will be implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and Ministry of Textiles, with support from the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, and All India Coordinated Research Projects (AICRPs) on Cotton.
The mission aims to boost cotton production to 498 lakh bales and increase productivity from 440 kg/ha to 755 kg/ha by 2031.
It also complements initiatives like Kasturi Cotton Bharat, a premium cotton branding and certification programme.
Q.7. Which company has delivered the first of 1,200 electric freight locomotives to Indian Railways under a €3-billion contract signed in 2023?
Exp. Siemens Mobility Delivers First D9 Freight Locomotive to Indian Railways
Siemens Mobility has delivered the first of 1,200 electric freight locomotives to Indian Railways under a €3-billion contract signed in 2023.
The company also jointly inaugurated the first maintenance depot for the project at Visakhapatnam.
The D9 locomotives are India’s most powerful (9,000 hp) six-axle electric freight engines, capable of speeds up to 120 km/h, and are the first Indian rolling stock tested to the EN 14363 European standard.
Q.8. The Union Government will notify the South Coast Railway Zone (SCoR) on 1 June 2026, making it India’s 18th railway zone. The headquarters of South Coast Railway Zone will be located at:
केंद्रसरकार 1 जून 2026 कोसाउथकोस्टरेलवेज़ोन (SCoR) कोनोटिफ़ाईकरेगी, जिससेयहभारतका 18वांरेलवेज़ोनबनजाएगा।साउथकोस्टरेलवेज़ोनकाहेडक्वार्टरयहाँहोगा:
(a) Hyderabad
(b) Chennai
(c) Kolkata
(d) Bengaluru
(e) Visakhapatnam
Answer & Explanation
Ans.(e).
Exp. South Coast Railway Zone to Be Notified on June 1, 2026, as India’s 18th Railway Zone with HQ in Visakhapatnam
The Union Government will notify the South Coast Railway Zone (SCoR) on 1 June 2026, making it India’s 18th railway zone, with headquarters at Visakhapatnam.
The new zone will strengthen railway administration in Andhra Pradesh by reorganising divisions, including Guntakal, Guntur, Vijayawada, and a newly created Visakhapatnam division.
The project received Cabinet approval in February 2025, and the foundation stone for the headquarters was laid by Narendra Modi, with land allocated at Mudasarlova.
Q.9. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands set a Guinness World Record by deploying the world’s largest underwater national flag. The event of deploying the underwater national flag was held near which island?
Exp. Andaman & Nicobar Islands Set Guinness World Record with Largest Underwater National Flag Near Havelock Island
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands set a Guinness World Record by deploying the world’s largest underwater national flag near Havelock Island.
The Indian national flag measured 60m × 40m, making it the largest underwater flag ever displayed.
The dive operation was led by D. K. Joshi, with participation from the Indian Navy, Coast Guard, police, and professional divers.
Q.10. International No Diet Day is observed on which date?
अंतर्राष्ट्रीयनोडाइटडेकिसतिथिकोमनायाजाताहै?
(a) 4 May
(b) 5 May
(c) 6 May
(d) 7 May
(e) 8 May
Answer & Explanation
Ans.(c).
Exp. 6 May – International No Diet Day
International No Diet Day is observed every year on 6 May to promote body acceptance and challenge diet culture and unrealistic beauty standards.
The day was initiated by Mary Evans Young in 1992 to encourage self-confidence and raise awareness about the risks of extreme dieting.
It highlights the importance of healthy lifestyles, mental well-being, and embracing all body types without stigma or discrimination.
Q.11. World Asthma Day is observed on which day every year?
विश्वअस्थमादिवसहरवर्षकिसदिनमनायाजाताहै?
(a) First Monday of May
(b) 5 May every year
(c) Second Tuesday of May
(d) Third Tuesday of May
(e) First Tuesday of May
Answer & Explanation
Ans.(e).
Exp. 5 May 2026- World Asthma Day
World Asthma Day is observed every year on the first Tuesday of May to raise awareness about the chronic respiratory disease Asthma. This year was celebrated on 5 May.
Theme 2026 – Access to anti-inflammatory inhalers for everyone with asthma – still an urgent need
The day is organized by the Global Initiative for Asthma to promote better prevention, diagnosis, and management of asthma worldwide.
Q.12. International Firefighters’ Day is observed on which date?
अंतर्राष्ट्रीयअग्निशामकदिवसकिसतिथिकोमनायाजाताहै?
(a) 1 May
(b) 2 May
(c) 3 May
(d) 4 May
(e) 5 May
Answer & Explanation
Ans.(d).
Exp. 4 May – International Firefighters’ Day
International Firefighters’ Day is observed every year on 4 May to honour the bravery, sacrifice, and dedication of firefighters around the world.
The date is associated with Saint Florian’s Day, as Saint Florian is regarded as the patron saint of firefighters.
Q.13. Who has taken over as the Chairman of Vodafone Idea Ltd (Vi)?
Exp. Kumar Mangalam Birla Takes Charge as Vodafone Idea Chairman
Kumar Mangalam Birla has taken over as the Chairman of Vodafone Idea Ltd (Vi) after the resignation of former Chairman Ravinder Takkar.
Recent Appointments
Full-Time NITI Aayog Members – R. Balasubramaniam and Joram Aniya
Chairman of Prasar Bharati – Prasoon Joshi
President of National Company Law Tribunal – Anupinder Singh Grewal
Director for 57th International Film Festival of India – Ashutosh Gowariker
Q.14. Which Bengaluru-based space startup has recently secured a contract from the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) of the United States for providing advanced commercial remote sensing capabilities, including hyperspectral data integration?
किसबेंगलुरु–आधारितस्पेसस्टार्टअपनेहालहीमेंसंयुक्तराज्यअमेरिकाके National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) सेउन्नतवाणिज्यिकरिमोटसेंसिंगक्षमताओं, जिसमेंहाइपरस्पेक्ट्रलडेटाकाएकीकरणशामिलहै, केलिएअनुबंधप्राप्तकियाहै?
(a) Pixxel
(b) Agnikul Cosmos
(c) Shraddha Aertospace
(d) Dhruva Space
(e) Bellatrix Aerospace
Answer & Explanation
Ans.(a).
Exp. Bengaluru-Based Pixxel Wins US NRO Contract for Advanced Remote Sensing Capabilities
Pixxel, a Bengaluru-based space startup, has secured a contract from the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) for advanced commercial remote sensing capabilities.
The contract was awarded under the Commercial Systems Program Office through the Strategic Commercial Enhancements Commercial Solutions Opening initiative.
The deal supports the US government’s efforts to integrate hyperspectral data from emerging commercial sources into its expanding remote sensing architecture.
Q.15. Apaar Saxena, who recently earned the International Master (IM) title, is associated with which sport?
Exp. Apaar Saxena Earns International Master Title After Strong European Performances
Apaar Saxena has earned the prestigious International Master (IM) title after achieving all three required norms with strong performances across Europe.
