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Q.1. The Election Commission of India has introduced the “Know Your Candidates” (KYC) module to enhance transparency in elections. This module, which provides detailed information about candidates such as criminal background, assets, and educational qualifications, is available on which platform?
Exp. ECI Urges Voters to Use ‘Know Your Candidates’ Module for Informed Voting in 2026 Elections
The Election Commission of India has urged voters to make informed choices in the upcoming 2026 Assembly elections and by-elections using the Know Your Candidates (KYC) module on the ECINet platform.
The appeal comes ahead of elections in states like Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Puducherry, along with by-elections in multiple constituencies.
The KYC module provides key details about candidates, including criminal background, assets & liabilities, educational qualifications, and verified social media accounts, promoting transparency in elections.
About Election Commissioner of India (ECI)
It is a constitutional body to conduct and regulate elections in the country.
It consists of a chief election commissioner (CEC) and two election commissioners (usually retired IAS or IRS officers)
Founded – 25 January 1950
Headquarters – New Delhi
1st Chief – Sukumar Sen
1st Women Chief – V.S. Ramadevi
26th Chief – Gyanesh Kumar (replace Rajiv Kumar)
Commissioner – Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Dr. Vivek Joshi
Tenure – 6/65yrs
Q.2. Indian Railways earned a record revenue from scrap disposal in FY 2025–26 amounting to:
Exp. Indian Railways Achieves Record ₹6,735 Crore Scrap Revenue in FY26
Indian Railways achieved a record ₹6,735 crore from scrap disposal in FY 2025–26, surpassing its target of ₹6,000 crore by over 12%, boosting non-fare revenue.
The total scrap sales reached ₹6,735.52 crore by March 30, with a strong surge in the final month helping the national transporter comfortably exceed its annual target.
Key contributors included South Central Railway, Western Railway, Eastern Railway, and Northern Railway, with SCR and WR significantly outperforming their respective targets.
Q.3. NITI Aayog, under the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), has launched the ATL Sarthi initiative and Mentor India Academy in Telangana to strengthen school-level innovation. The initiative aims to provide structured mentorship and institutional support to Atal Tinkering Labs (ATLs), helping students convert ideas into practical solutions. How many ATLs are covered under this initiative in Telangana?
NITI Aayog ने, Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) केतहत, स्कूलीस्तरपरइनोवेशनकोमज़बूतकरनेकेलिएतेलंगानामें ATL Sarthi पहलऔर Mentor India Academy शुरूकीहै।इसपहलकामकसद Atal Tinkering Labs (ATLs) कोव्यवस्थितमेंटरशिपऔरसंस्थागतसहायतादेनाहै, जिससेछात्रोंकोअपनेआइडियाकोव्यावहारिकसमाधानोंमेंबदलनेमेंमददमिलसके।तेलंगानामेंइसपहलकेतहतकितने ATL शामिलहैं?
(a) 300
(b) 325
(c) 350
(d) 379
(e) 400
Answer & Explanation
Ans.(d).
Exp. NITI Aayog Launches ATL Sarthi and Mentor India Academy in Telangana to Boost School-Level Innovation
NITI Aayog, under the Atal Innovation Mission, launched the ATL Sarthi initiative and Mentor India Academy in Telangana to promote school-level innovation and support young innovators.
The programme will provide structured mentorship and institutional support to 379 Atal Tinkering Labs (ATLs), enabling students to transform ideas into practical solutions aligned with the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.
ATLs will be organized into regional clusters with support from nodal institutions, and Vardhaman College of Engineering has been designated as the nodal institution for Telangana to provide technical and mentorship support.
Q.4. The ‘School Chalen Hum’ Campaign was launched by which state government?
Exp. Madhya Pradesh Launches ‘School Chalen Hum’ Campaign to Boost Enrolment and Quality Education
The Madhya Pradesh Government, led by Mohan Yadav, launched the ‘School Chalen Hum’ Campaign 2025–26 from a government school in Bhopal to boost school enrolment and improve education quality.
Conducted from 1–4 April, the campaign covered 55 districts and over 50,000 villages, aligning with Pravesh Utsav and focusing on distributing 5.6 crore textbooks and learning materials.
The initiative supports the goals of National Education Policy 2020, with enrolment rising by 19.6% overall and 32.4% in government schools, while Sandipani Vidyalayas and PM-SHRI schools promote better infrastructure and quality education.
About Madhya Pradesh
Capital – Bhopal
Chief Minister – Dr Mohan Yadav
Deputy CM – Jagdish Devda & Rajendra Shukla
Governor – Mangubhai C. Patel
Q.5. The vibrant festival of Rongali Bihu is celebrated across Assam, marking the Assamese New Year and the arrival of spring with music, dance, and traditional customs. Rongali Bihu is also known by which other name?
The vibrant festival of Rongali Bihu, also known as Bohag Bihu, is celebrated across Assam, marking the Assamese New Year and the arrival of spring with music, dance, and traditional customs.
It is the most prominent of the three Bihu festivals, symbolising joy, renewal, and agricultural prosperity, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and unity of Assamese society.
The term ‘Rongali’ comes from ‘Rong’ meaning happiness, and the festival coincides with the sowing season, making it especially significant for agrarian communities.
Q.6. The Puri Police in Puri launched the “Puri Police Assistant” WhatsApp chatbot to enhance citizen services and accessibility. Which organisation supported the development of this chatbot?
The Puri Police in Puri launched the “Puri Police Assistant” WhatsApp chatbot to enhance citizen services and accessibility.
The chatbot provides 24×7 support for public queries and essential services, improving convenience and digital governance.
It is supported by Punjab National Bank and developed with Rezler Systems, allowing citizens to access it by sending “Hi” on WhatsApp or scanning a QR code.
About Odisha
Capital – Bhubaneswar
Chief Minister – Mohan Charan Majhi
Deputy CM – KV Singhdeo and Pravati Parida
Governor – Hari Babu Kambhampati
Q.7. What is the revised GDP growth forecast for India for FY 2026–27 as per Moody’s?
मूडीज़केअनुसार, वित्तवर्ष 2026-27 केलिएभारतकी GDP वृद्धिकासंशोधितअनुमानक्याहै?
(a) 5.5%
(b) 5.8%
(c) 6.0%
(d) 6.5%
(e) 6.8%
Answer & Explanation
Ans.(c).
Exp. Moody’s Cuts India’s FY27 Growth Forecast to 6.0% Amid West Asia Conflict
Moody’s Ratings has downgraded India’s GDP growth forecast for FY 2026–27 to 6.0%, from its earlier estimate of 6.8%.
The revision is attributed to the economic impact of the West Asia conflict, which is affecting global stability and growth prospects.
GDP Projection List 2026
ICRA – 7.6% (FY26), 6.5%(FY27)
OECD – 6.1 % (FY27)
S&P Global Ratings – 7.6% (FY26); 7.1% (FY27)
Fitch Rating – 7.5% (FY26); 6.7% (FY27)
CRISIL – 7.1% (FY27) Update 14/3/2026
Q.8. Which bank recently crossed the milestone of ₹30 lakh crore in total global business (deposits + advances) for the first time, reaching ₹30.78 lakh crore as of March 2026, with strong growth in both deposits and advances?
हालहीमेंकिसबैंकनेपहलीबारकुलवैश्विककारोबार (जमा + अग्रिम) में ₹30 लाखकरोड़कामीलकापत्थरपारकिया, औरमार्च 2026 तक ₹30.78 लाखकरोड़तकपहुँचगया, जिसमेंजमाऔरअग्रिमदोनोंमेंमज़बूतवृद्धिदेखीगई?
(a) Bank of Baroda
(b) Punjab National Bank
(c) State Bank of India
(d) Canara Bank
(e) Union Bank of India
Answer & Explanation
Ans.(a).
Exp. Bank of Baroda Crosses ₹30 Lakh Crore Global Business Mark for the First Time in FY26
Bank of Baroda crossed a major milestone by surpassing ₹30 lakh crore in total global business (deposits + advances) for the first time, reaching ₹30.78 lakh crore as of March 2026, with 13.93% YoY growth.
The bank recorded strong growth in both segments, with global deposits rising by 12% and advances increasing by 16.23%, reflecting robust expansion in lending and savings.
Deposits stood at ₹16.48 lakh crore and advances at ₹14.30 lakh crore, while domestic operations also saw growth, including retail loans in India rising by 17.93% to ₹3.02 lakh crore.
About Bank of Baroda (BOB)
Founded – 1908
Headquarters – Vadodara, Gujarat
MD & CEO – Debadatta Chand
Tagline – India’s International Bank
Q.9. Microsoft has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a private university in India to set up an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Skill Centre aimed at enhancing students’ digital capabilities, employability, and industry readiness. With which university has Microsoft partnered for this initiative?
Microsoft नेभारतकीएकनिजीयूनिवर्सिटीकेसाथएकसमझौताज्ञापन (MoU) परहस्ताक्षरकिएहैं, जिसकाउद्देश्यएकआर्टिफिशियलइंटेलिजेंस (AI) कौशलकेंद्रस्थापितकरनाहै।इसकेंद्रकालक्ष्यछात्रोंकीडिजिटलक्षमताओं, रोज़गारपानेकीयोग्यताऔरउद्योगकेलिएउनकीतैयारीकोबेहतरबनानाहै।इसपहलकेलिए Microsoft नेकिसयूनिवर्सिटीकेसाथसाझेदारीकीहै?
(a) Lovely Professional University
(b) Amity University
(c) Chandigarh University
(d) Manipal University
(e) Sharda University
Answer & Explanation
Ans.(c).
Exp. Microsoft Signs MoU with Chandigarh University to Set Up AI Skill Center at Mohali Campus
Microsoft signed an MoU with Chandigarh University to establish an AI Skill Centre at Chandigarh University’s Mohali campus in Punjab.
The centre aims to enhance digital skills and employability by offering global certifications in AI, Machine Learning, Cloud, Data Science, and Cybersecurity.
Students will gain access to 4,400+ learning modules, hands-on labs, and real-world projects using Microsoft Azure.
The initiative is supported by byteXL and aligns with Microsoft’s “AI for All” vision to promote inclusive digital learning.
Q.10. The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) recently celebrated the 47th Raising Day of which project in Bikaner, Rajasthan?
Exp. BRO’s Project Chetak Celebrates 47th Raising Day in Bikaner, Strengthening Border Infrastructure
Border Roads Organisation celebrated the 47th Raising Day of Project Chetak in Bikaner, highlighting over four decades of service in strategically important western border regions.
Established in 1980, Project Chetak has played a key role in developing and maintaining infrastructure across Rajasthan, Punjab, and northern Gujarat, contributing to both national security and regional development.
With the motto “Chetak ka Prayas, Desh ka Vikas”, the project has constructed over 4,000 km of roads and 214 km of ditch-cum-bund, supporting defence connectivity and upgrading key border roads to national highway double-lane standards.
Q.11. Which Indian Navy ship recently arrived at Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania as part of its deployment in the South-West Indian Ocean Region?
Exp. INS Trikand Reaches Dar-es-Salaam to Boost India–Tanzania Maritime Cooperation
Indian Navy’s frontline guided missile frigate INS Trikand arrived at Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania as part of its deployment in the South-West Indian Ocean Region.
The visit aims to strengthen maritime cooperation and enhance bilateral defence and naval ties between India and Tanzania.
Q.12. Which of the following countries participated in the anti-submarine warfare exercise ‘Sea Dragon 2026’?
Exp. India Participates in ‘Sea Dragon 2026’ Anti-Submarine Warfare Exercise with Quad+ Nations in USA
India, along with the United States, Japan, Australia and New Zealand, participated in the anti-submarine warfare exercise ‘Sea Dragon 2026’, which concluded at Andersen Air Force Base.
The exercise was hosted by the U.S. Navy’s Task Force 72, focusing on enhancing coordination in anti-submarine warfare operations.
Q.13. World Health Day is observed every year on 7 April to raise awareness about global health issues and promote well-being for all. What is the theme of World Health Day 2026?
World Health Day is observed every year on 7 April to raise awareness about global health issues and promote well-being for all.
Themme 2026 – Together for health. Stand with science
The day marks the establishment of the World Health Organisation in 1948, which works towards improving international public health.
Each year, it is celebrated with a specific theme focusing on key health challenges and encouraging global action for better healthcare systems.
Q.14. PM Narendra Modi has virtually launched Karmayogi Sadhana Saptah 2026 at the Dr Ambedkar International Centre, marking 5 years of Mission Karmayogi, a major civil services reform and training initiative.
Exp. PM Modi Launches Karmayogi Sadhana Saptah 2026 to Mark 5 Years of Civil Services Reform
PM Narendra Modi has virtually launched Karmayogi Sadhana Saptah 2026 at the Dr Ambedkar International Centre, marking 5 years of Mission Karmayogi, a major civil services reform and training initiative.
The programme was organised by the Capacity Building Commission from 2–8 April 2026, focusing on enhancing the skills, efficiency, and performance of civil servants.
The initiative is built on three key pillars—Technology, Tradition, and Tangible Outcomes, aimed at modernising governance and improving public service delivery.
Q.15. International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (IDSDP) is observed every year on 6 April to promote peace, inclusion, and social development through sports. What is the theme of IDSDP 2026?
Exp. 6 April – International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (IDSDP)
International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (IDSDP) is observed every year on 6 April to promote peace, inclusion, and social development through sports.
Theme 2026 – Sport: Building Bridges, Breaking Barriers
The day was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in 2013, recognizing sport as a powerful tool for unity and positive change.
It also marks the opening of the first modern Olympic Games held in 1896 in Athens.
Q.16. The Reserve Bank of India, in its latest monetary policy, projected India’s real GDP growth for FY 2026–27 while maintaining a neutral stance. What is the estimated growth rate?
भारतीयरिज़र्वबैंकनेअपनीनईमॉनेटरीपॉलिसीमें, फ़ाइनेंशियलईयर 2026–27 केलिएभारतकीरियल GDP ग्रोथकाअनुमानलगायाहै, जबकिन्यूट्रलरुखबनाएरखाहै।अनुमानितग्रोथरेटक्याहै?
(a) 7.6%
(b) 6.5%
(c) 6.9%
(d) 5.8%
(e) 7.2%
Answer & Explanation
Ans. (c)
Exp. RBI Holds Repo Rate at 5.25% with Neutral Stance
The Reserve Bank of India kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25%, maintaining a neutral monetary policy stance.
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), chaired by Sanjay Malhotra, unanimously decided to hold rates steady in its first bi-monthly meeting of the fiscal year.
The RBI projected GDP growth at 6.9% for FY 2026–27, while estimating 7.6% growth for the previous financial year.
Inflation outlook remains a concern, with CPI inflation projected at 4.6% for FY 2026–27, mainly due to rising energy prices and global uncertainties.
