1. A total lunar eclipse (Blood Moon) was visible across India on which date? A) 28 February 2026B) 01 March 2026C) 03 March 2026D) 05 March 2026 Answer: C) 03 March 2026 2. The total phase of the lunar eclipse on 03 March 2026 approximately occurred between which timings (IST)? A) 15:30 – 17:00B) 17:32…
🇮🇳 NATIONAL AFFAIRS 1. Total Lunar Eclipse (Chandra Grahan) Occurs A total lunar eclipse, also popularly called a Blood Moon, occurred on 3 March 2026, coinciding with the Hindu festival Holi. The Earth’s shadow fully covered the Moon, visible widely across India in the evening hours. In many states, the total phase began around 17:32…
1. The fiscal deficit target set in the Union Budget 2026–27 is: A. 5.2% of GDPB. 4.4% of GDPC. 3.8% of GDPD. 6.1% of GDP Answer: B. 4.4% of GDP 2. The capital expenditure allocation announced for FY 2026–27 is approximately: A. ₹8 lakh croreB. ₹10 lakh croreC. ₹12.5 lakh croreD. ₹15 lakh crore Answer:…
🇮🇳 National Affairs Union Budget 2026–27 implementation roadmap released Focus on fiscal consolidation with fiscal deficit target set at 4.4% of GDP. Capital expenditure allocation increased to ₹12.5 lakh crore. Major push to infrastructure, green energy, and digital public infrastructure. Government expands PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan Multi-modal connectivity projects expanded to include logistics…
Q1. The expansion of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) in India primarily aims to: A. Promote cryptocurrency adoptionB. Improve delivery of government services and financial inclusionC. Replace Aadhaar servicesD. Increase import duties ✅ Answer: B. Improve delivery of government services and financial inclusion Q2. The Bharatmala Phase-II programme is mainly associated with: A. River linking projectsB….
🇮🇳 National Affairs 🔹 Digital Governance & Policy The Government of India expanded the Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) framework to improve service delivery in rural areas. New integrations with Aadhaar-enabled services and UPI aim to streamline welfare transfers and reduce leakages. The initiative supports the Digital India mission and financial inclusion goals. 🔹 Infrastructure &…
1. Which digital platform is part of India’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) ecosystem? A. SWIFTB. DigiLockerC. PayPalD. Western Union Answer: B. DigiLocker 2. India’s Digital Public Infrastructure expansion primarily aims to: A. Increase defense spendingB. Strengthen financial inclusion and digital governanceC. Promote tourism onlyD. Privatize banking services Answer: B. Strengthen financial inclusion and digital governance…
🇮🇳 National Affairs • Government Expands Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) Framework The Government of India announced expansion of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) to strengthen service delivery. DPI includes Aadhaar, UPI, DigiLocker, ONDC, and Account Aggregator systems. Over 1.4 billion Aadhaar IDs and 12+ billion monthly UPI transactions highlight India’s digital governance scale. DPI expansion aims…
1. The United Nations has emphasized increasing climate adaptation financing for developing countries. By 2030, the estimated annual requirement is: A. $100 billionB. $150 billionC. $300 billionD. $500 billion Answer: C. $300 billion 2. India aims to reduce logistics costs to approximately what percentage of GDP under the National Logistics Policy? A. 12%B. 10%C. 8%D….
🌍 International Affairs • G20 Financial Stability Dialogue Updates Finance ministers and central bank governors held consultations to address global debt vulnerabilities and inflation management. Developing economies highlighted rising external debt stress and currency volatility. Multilateral institutions emphasized strengthening sovereign debt restructuring frameworks. • UN Climate Adaptation Financing Push The United Nations renewed pressure on…
