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Question 161 Discuss

What is the new inflation target band maintained by the RBI Monetary Policy Committee for the period 2026-2031?

A
2% to 4%
B
2% to 6%
C
3% to 5%
D
4% to 8%

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

The Government of India, in consultation with the RBI, decided to retain the flexible inflation target band of 4% (with a margin of +/- 2%) for 2026-2031.
Question 162 Discuss

The joint military exercise 'Dharma Guardian' 2026 was conducted between India and which country?

A
Nepal
B
Japan
C
South Korea
D
Singapore

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Exercise Dharma Guardian is an annual joint military training exercise conducted between the Indian Army and the Japanese Ground Self Defence Force.
Question 163 Discuss

Who was named the 'ICC Men's Cricketer of the Year' at the 2026 ICC Awards?

A
Pat Cummins
B
Shubman Gill
C
Virat Kohli
D
Travis Head

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Shubman Gill won the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for the ICC Men's Cricketer of the Year in early 2026 for his exceptional run across formats.
Question 164 Discuss

Which country launched the world's first commercial 6G network in select cities in 2026?

A
United States
B
China
C
South Korea
D
Japan

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

South Korea achieved a major technological milestone by rolling out the world's first limited commercial 6G networks in Seoul and Busan in 2026.
Question 165 Discuss

The new terminal of which airport in Uttar Pradesh was inaugurated by PM Modi in 2026?

A
Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, Varanasi
B
Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport, Lucknow
C
Maharishi Valmiki International Airport, Ayodhya
D
Noida International Airport, Jewar

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

The Noida International Airport at Jewar officially commenced commercial operations in 2026 after its first phase inauguration.
Question 166 Discuss

Which Indian Navy ship became the first to successfully circumnavigate the globe with an all-women crew twice, completing it in 2026?

A
INSV Tarini
B
INSV Mhadei
C
INSV Sudarshini
D
INSV Bulbul

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

The Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) Tarini completed its historic second all-women global circumnavigation expedition in early 2026.
Question 167 Discuss

Which scheme was launched in 2026 to provide financial assistance to deep-tech startups in India?

A
PM DeepTech Nidhi
B
Startup India Seed Fund
C
Atal Innovation Mission 2.0
D
National Quantum Mission

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

The 'PM DeepTech Nidhi' was announced in the 2026 budget with a massive corpus to support indigenous research and deep-tech startups.
Question 168 Discuss

Which author won the International Booker Prize in 2026?

A
Georgi Gospodinov
B
Perumal Murugan
C
Mieko Kawakami
D
Jenny Erpenbeck

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Japanese author Mieko Kawakami won the 2026 International Booker Prize for her highly acclaimed translated novel.
Question 169 Discuss

Which Indian city hosted the 113th Indian Science Congress in 2026?

A
Nagpur
B
Lucknow
C
Bhopal
D
Guwahati

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

The 113th Indian Science Congress was hosted by Gauhati University in Guwahati, Assam in January 2026.
Question 170 Discuss

The 'Vande Metro' train network officially commenced commercial operations in 2026 connecting which two cities first?

A
Mumbai and Pune
B
Lucknow and Kanpur
C
Delhi and Meerut
D
Chennai and Tirupati

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

The short-distance Vande Metro trains started their first commercial run between the twin cities of Lucknow and Kanpur in 2026.