Q1. The Reserve Bank of India announced tighter foreign exchange risk norms for banks. From which date will these norms be implemented? A. 1 April 2026B. 1 July 2026C. 1 April 2027D. 1 January 2027 Correct Answer: C. 1 April 2027 Q2. Which institution released the official recruitment calendar for the 2026–27 cycle covering PO,…
Q1. Which ministry launched the Aqua Life Conservation Monitoring Centre under the Namami Gange Mission in January 2026? A. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate ChangeB. Ministry of Jal ShaktiC. Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and DairyingD. Ministry of Science and Technology Answer: B. Ministry of Jal Shakti Q2. Which endangered aquatic species is specifically…
1. National Affairs (India) The Government of India intensified nationwide observance of National Startup Week 2026, focusing on deep-tech, defence manufacturing, fintech innovation, and agritech adoption. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways announced the completion milestone of over 1,000 km of access-controlled expressways under Bharatmala Phase-I during FY 2025–26. The Ministry of Education expanded…
Q1. Which institution signed an MoU with the Government of NCT of Delhi to manage its banking and public debt operations effective January 2026? A. State Bank of IndiaB. Ministry of FinanceC. Reserve Bank of IndiaD. NITI Aayog Answer: C. Reserve Bank of India Q2. The RBI–Delhi MoU primarily aims to improve which of the…
Q1. According to the UN-DESA World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) 2026 report, what is the projected GDP growth rate of India for the year 2026? A. 6.2%B. 6.4%C. 6.6%D. 7.0% Correct Answer: C. 6.6% Q2. Which international conference is scheduled to be hosted by India from 21–23 January 2026 in New Delhi? A. Global…
Q1. Which institution assumed responsibility for banking operations and public debt management of the Delhi government from January 2026? A. State Bank of IndiaB. Ministry of FinanceC. Reserve Bank of IndiaD. NITI Aayog Correct Answer: C. Reserve Bank of India Q2. How many Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) had their Certificates of Registration cancelled by the…
National Affairs (India) Union Government Approves Revised Green Hydrogen Mission Targets The National Green Hydrogen Mission target has been revised to 7 million metric tonnes per annum by 2030, up from the earlier 5 MMT target. Total outlay under the mission now stands at ₹23,500 crore. The mission aims to reduce carbon emissions by nearly…
National Affairs Union Cabinet Approvals The Union Cabinet approved the National Digital Payments Expansion Programme 2026, aimed at increasing UPI penetration in Tier-3, Tier-4 cities and rural India. Target: 10 billion monthly digital transactions by December 2026. Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Finance in coordination with NPCI. India’s Fiscal Deficit Update India’s fiscal deficit for April–November…
National Affairs 1. Union Government Pushes Fiscal Discipline Ahead of Union Budget 2026 The Union Ministry of Finance reaffirmed commitment to fiscal consolidation with a medium-term target to reduce the fiscal deficit below 4.5% of GDP by FY 2026–27. Capital expenditure allocation for infrastructure is expected to remain above ₹11 lakh crore, focusing on railways,…
Q1. Which state government is expected to announce its final decision on the restoration of the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) on 3 January 2026? A) KeralaB) KarnatakaC) Tamil NaduD) Andhra Pradesh Correct Answer: C) Tamil Nadu Q2. Which of the following airlines received a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Government of India to start…
