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Where is the 68th Session of the Asian Productivity Organization (APO) Governing Body meeting being held?

New Delhi, India

Where is the headquarters of the Asian Productivity Organization (APO) located?

Tokyo, Japan

Who is the author of the novel Taiwan Travelogue, which won the International Booker Prize 2026?

Yáng Shuāng-zǐ

What is the total prize money awarded to the winner of the International Booker Prize?

£50,000

Which organization developed Mission Drishti, the world's first OptoSAR satellite?

GalaxEye Space

Which of the following is the name of GalaxEye’s maiden mission, which successfully launched the world’s first "OptoSAR" imaging satellite?

Mission Drishti

Which country is set to begin operations at the world’s first permanent disposal facility for spent nuclear fuel on Olkiluoto Island?

Finland

Where was India’s first barrier-less tolling system (MLFF) launched?

Chorayasi Toll Plaza, Gujarat

Which regulatory body recently issued permission for "major equipment erection" at Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project (KKNPP) Units 5 and 6 in Tamil Nadu?

Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB)

Who are the two Indian journalists/illustrators who won the 2026 Pulitzer Prize for their work on cyber fraud?

Anand RK and Suparna Sharma

Which company is responsible for providing the artificial intelligence (AI) framework and language models for the Pathfinder mission?

Sarvam AI

Where has the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune, established India’s first Urban Testbed and Aerosol Observatory?

Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Who has been appointed by the Government of India as the 3rd Chief of Defence Staff (CDS)?

Lieutenant General N S Raja Subramani

Which committee first recommended the creation of a single-point military adviser post like the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) in India?

Kargil Review Committee

What is the rank star status held by the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) in the Indian Armed Forces?

4-Star Rank

Which country recently became the 26th member of the India-led International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) in May 2026?

Saudi Arabia

Which of the following is NOT part of the newly introduced four-tier performance framework under the 7th edition of the Logistics Ease Across Different States (LEADS) 2025 report released by DPIIT?

Aspirers

Under the newly introduced 4-tier performance structure of LEADS 2025, which category represents the top-performing States and UTs?

Exemplars

Which of the following states is explicitly classified under the "Exemplars" tier in the LEADS 2025 report?

Tamil Nadu

Which Ministry is responsible for publishing the annual LEADS report in India?

Ministry of Commerce and Industry

Which premier institution has set up India’s first Integrated Carbon Capture, Utilisation, and Storage (CCUS) Field Laboratory Facility, launched under the 'Bharat Innovates 2026' initiative?

IIT Bombay

Which tiger reserve has been selected for establishing India’s first Human-Elephant Conflict Research Centre?

Palamu Tiger Reserve

Which Indian state has partnered with UNESCO to document 'Ru-Soam', a traditional form of indigenous engineering?

Sikkim

Under the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming (PROG) Rules, 2026, which came into force on May 1, 2026, what is the maximum statutory penalty prescribed for serious violations of the PROG Act, 2025?

Imprisonment up to 3 years and a fine of ₹1 Crore

According to the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming (PROG) Rules, 2026, what is the maximum duration for which a digital Certificate of Registration is valid for an online game successfully validated as an e-sport?

10 years

Which of the following sets of states were identified as the top performers in the Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) 2.0 Report for FY 2023–24?

Tripura, Kerala, and Odisha

According to the Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) 2.0 Report released in April 2026, which performance category saw the emergence of 3,635 Gram Panchayats nationwide?

Front Runner (A)

Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding the advanced stealth frigate Mahendragiri, delivered to the Indian Navy on 30 April 2026?

It is the second Project 17A ship to be constructed at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDSL).

The Indian Navy officially received Mahendragiri (Yard 12654) on 30 April 2026. While it is the sixth ship of the Project 17A class overall, it is the fourth and final frigate of this class built specifically by which shipyard?

Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL)

Which Indian state has been declared the country's first fully paperless judiciary?

Sikkim

Who has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) for the 2026-27 term?

K. C. Venugopal

Match the following parliamentary committees with their appointed Chairpersons for the 2026-27 term:

1-r, 2-p, 3-s, 4-q

What was the total area of the world's largest underwater national flag unfurled at Radhanagar Beach by the Andaman and Nicobar Administration?

2,400 square metres

CINBAX-II 2026 is a joint bilateral military exercise conducted between India and which of the following countries?

Cambodia

What is rank of India in World Press Freedom Index 2026?

157th

Which country has secured the top position (1st rank) in the World Press Freedom Index 2026 for the 10th consecutive year?

Norway

Which organization releases the annual World Press Freedom Index?

Reporters Without Borders (RSF)

According to the 2026 report, global press freedom has reached its weakest level in how many years?

25 years

According to the World Press Freedom Index 2026, which of the following neighboring countries achieved a better rank than India?

Pakistan

Which country has been nominated as the Chair of the Common Criteria Development Board (CCDB) for the term spanning April 2026 to April 2028?

India

Which organization did India recently chair to lead global standards in cybersecurity product certification?

Common Criteria Development Board (CCDB)

Which major global telecommunication event did the ITU Council approve for India to host during the 2026 meeting?

ITU Plenipotentiary Conference 2030 (PP-2030)

Which national park in India recently witnessed the release of the country's first satellite-tagged Ganges soft-shell turtle?

Kaziranga National Park

What is the name of the world's first AI-designed gene-editing platform for crops developed by Indian scientists?

Plant-OpenCRISPR1 (POC1)

The SMILE (Solar wind Magnetosphere Ionosphere Link Explorer) space mission is a joint collaborative venture between which of the following space agencies?

ESA and the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with the prestigious 'Agricola Medal' by which international organisation?

Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

Where did the multinational military exercise PRAGATI 2026 take place?

Umroi Military Station, Meghalaya

Which European country has partnered with India in May 2026 to contribute a scientific instrument to ISRO's upcoming Venus Orbiter Mission (Shukrayaan)?

Sweden

India’s first dedicated planetary exploration mission to Venus, popularly known as Shukrayaan, is tentatively scheduled for launch in which year?

2028

Who became the first woman officer in the Indian Air Force (IAF) history to earn the prestigious Category-A Qualified Flying Instructor (Cat-A QFI) qualification?

Squadron Leader Saanya

Who has become the first Indian test pilot to be elected as a Fellow of the US-based Society of Experimental Test Pilots (SETP)?

Group Captain K.K. Venugopal

Which defence technology company has developed and successfully tested the 'Vayu Astra-1' loitering munition system?

Nibe Limited

What is the maximum demonstrated strike range of the Vayu Astra-1 loitering munition during the technical trials?

100 km

Who directed Fjord, the film that won the prestigious Palme d'Or at the 79th Cannes Film Festival?

Cristian Mungiu

Which country hosted the 79th Cannes Film Festival in 2026?

France

Which aerospace startup successfully launched India's first indigenous commercial super-pressure stratospheric balloon named VISTA as part of Mission SANA from Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh?

Red Balloon Aerospace

Which joint military unit is being deployed by Germany and the Netherlands to establish a new NATO tactical headquarters in the Baltic region?

1st German-Netherlands Corps (1GNC)

The newly assigned NATO tactical command centre by Germany and the Netherlands will specifically oversee defence operations in which two Baltic nations?

Estonia and Latvia

Where is the permanent, peacetime headquarters of the German-Netherlands Corps located?

Münster, Germany

Consider the following statements regarding the inaugural rankings released under the Logistics Port Performance Index (LPPI) framework: 1. Paradip Port Authority secured the top ranking in the Dry Bulk Cargo category. 2. Mundra Port emerged as the highest-ranked port in the Container Cargo category for ports handling more than 0.5 million TEUs. 3. Sikka Port and Terminals led the Liquid Bulk Cargo segment. Which of the statements given above are correct?

1, 2, and 3

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted the second flight test—part of the Phase-II trial—of the Long-Range Anti-Ship Hypersonic Missile (LR-AShM). The trial took place at:

Integrated Test Range (ITR), Odisha coast

What was the strike range validated during the Phase-II flight trial of India's indigenous Long-Range Anti-Ship Hypersonic Missile (LR-AShM) on May 1, 2026?

1,500 km

Who created history in April 2026 by becoming the youngest swimmer to cross the Palk Strait?

Ishank Singh

Who has been appointed as the President of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) in April 2026?

Justice Anupinder Singh Grewal

Which Indian institution emerged as the highest-ranked in the THE Asia University Rankings 2026?

IISc Bengaluru

Which university secured the first rank in Asia for the eighth consecutive year?

Tsinghua University

Which organisation collaborated with the Karnataka Innovation and Technology Society (KITS) to establish India’s first state-led CoE for Space Technology?

SIA-India (Satcom Industry Association of India)

Who is the President of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly who visited India in April 2026?

Annalena Baerbock

World Press Freedom Day is observed annually on which day?

May 3

What is the theme for World Press Freedom Day 2026?

Shaping a Future of Peace

What is the bilateral trade target set by India and Canada to be achieved by the year 2030?

$50 billion

Which proposed agreement is the primary vehicle being used by India and Canada to reach their $50 billion bilateral trade target by 2030?

Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA)

What is India's specific target for non-fossil fuel-based energy capacity by the year 2030?

500 GW

Which renewable energy source is the largest contributor to India’s non-fossil fuel capacity?

Solar Power

Which companies are the joint venture partners developing the 1,125 MW Dorjilung Hydroelectric Power Project, and what are their respective equity shares?

Druk Green Power Corporation (60%) and Tata Power (40%)

The 1,125 MW Dorjilung Hydroelectric Power Project is located in which country?

Bhutan

Which two entities are jointly implementing the ₹1,570 crore ship repair facility approved by the Cabinet at Vadinar, Gujarat?

Cochin Shipyard Limited and Deendayal Port Authority

Which two companies received approval from the Union Cabinet in May 2026 to set up semiconductor units in Gujarat with a total investment of ₹3,936 crore?

Crystal Matrix Limited and Suchi Semicon Private Limited

Which city is set to host the inaugural International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) Summit in June 2026?

New Delhi

What is the theme of the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) Summit scheduled for June 2026 in New Delhi?

Save Big Cats, Save Humanity, Save Ecosystem

India and Vietnam recently upgraded their bilateral relationship and set an ambitious trade target for 2030. What is the value of this new bilateral trade target?

$25 billion

What is the bilateral trade target set by India and South Korea to be achieved by the year 2030?

USD 54 Billion

Who has been appointed as the new Chairperson of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) for a three-year term starting May 2026?

Shashi Shekhar Vempati

Who launched the Swasth Bharat Portal in May 2026?

Jagat Prakash Nadda

What is the primary objective of the newly launched 'Swasth Bharat Portal'?

To integrate fragmented digital health systems into a unified platform.

The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has extended the "Scheme for Promotion of Flagging of Merchant Ships in India" until which financial year?

FY 2030–31

The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways recently extended the ‘Scheme for Promotion of Flagging of Merchant Ships in India’ until FY 2030–31. Under this scheme, what is the maximum age of a ship for it to be eligible for subsidy support?

20 years

What does the acronym "JANANI," as launched by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in 2026, stand for?

Journey of Antenatal, Natal and Neonatal Integrated Care

Which Indian institution recently established its first international centre in Menlo Park, California, to serve as a launchpad for deep-tech startups?

IIT Madras

Which institutions received recognition from the India and Asia Book of Records for using end-of-life plastic in road infrastructure?

CSIR-CRRI and BPCL

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully conducted the maiden flight-trial of which weapon system off the coast of Odisha, marking it as India's first indigenous glide weapon system?

TARA (Tactical Advanced Range Augmentation)

Who has been appointed by the Government of India as the next Chief of the Naval Staff to assume office on May 31, 2026?

Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan

Who is set to take oath as the first Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Chief Minister of West Bengal?

Suvendu Adhikari

Which two assembly constituencies did Suvendu Adhikari win in the recent West Bengal elections before taking oath as the 9th Chief Minister?

Nandigram and Bhabanipur

Which Indian Naval Hydrographic Survey Ship recently visited Cam Ranh, Vietnam, to enhance bilateral marine scientific cooperation?

INS Sagardhwani

Where was India’s first International Ophthalmology Research Conference held?

New Delhi

Which Indian has been elected President of the BRICS Entrepreneurs Alliance Global Forum for the 2026–27 term?

Dr Bhaskar Jyoti Sonowal

Who has won the 2026 Whitley Award for protecting the endangered Indian skimmer?

Parveen Shaikh

Balikatan 2026 is a joint military exercise between the Philippines and which country?

United States

Which Indian organisation officially hosted the 35th Plenary and Working Groups meetings of the ISO TC 20 / SC 14 on 'Space Systems and Operations' in New Delhi?

Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)