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The 2026 World Press Freedom Index is published annually by which international organization?

A
Amnesty International
B
Reporters Without Borders
C
Human Rights Watch
D
United Nations Human Rights Council

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

The World Press Freedom Index, measuring the level of freedom available to journalists globally, is compiled and published by Reporters Without Borders (RSF).
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Which country successfully launched the first 6G experimental satellite into Low Earth Orbit in early 2026?

A
United States
B
South Korea
C
China
D
Japan

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

China maintained its aggressive push into next-generation communications by launching the world's first dedicated 6G architecture test satellite in 2026.
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The Indian Navy formally inducted its second indigenous aircraft carrier project (IAC-2) plans in 2026. What is its proposed name?

A
INS Vikramaditya
B
INS Vikrant
C
INS Vishal
D
INS Viraat

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Following INS Vikrant (IAC-1), the Indian Navy moved forward with its second, much larger indigenous aircraft carrier project, proposed to be named INS Vishal.
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What is the primary purpose of the Bhuvan-Panchayat 4.0 portal launched by ISRO in 2026?

A
To track real-time weather alerts
B
Decentralized spatial planning for Gram Panchayats
C
Registering land disputes digitally
D
Monitoring agricultural loans

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Bhuvan-Panchayat 4.0 is a highly advanced WebGIS platform providing satellite imagery and tools to assist Gram Panchayats in spatial planning and governance.
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In 2026, the RBI expanded its Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) to include which new retail functionality?

A
Cross-border cryptocurrency swaps
B
Offline peer-to-peer transactions
C
Interest-bearing wallets
D
Direct trading in equity markets

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

To boost adoption in low-connectivity areas, the RBI formally introduced offline transaction capabilities to the Retail digital Rupee (e₹-R).
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The PM-PRANAM scheme, heavily promoted during the 2026 Kharif season, aims to reduce the use of what?

A
Diesel water pumps
B
Groundwater for irrigation
C
Chemical fertilizers
D
Genetically modified seeds

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

The PM-PRANAM scheme incentivizes states to adopt alternative fertilizers and promote natural farming, aiming to significantly reduce chemical fertilizer usage.
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Which international bloc finalized its comprehensive AI Act regulatory framework, coming into full enforcement in 2026?

A
ASEAN
B
African Union
C
European Union
D
Mercosur

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

The European Union's landmark Artificial Intelligence Act, the world's first comprehensive legal framework for AI, came into full legal enforcement in 2026.
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The Global Bio-India 2026 mega event was organized by which government department?

A
Department of Science and Technology
B
Department of Biotechnology
C
Ministry of Earth Sciences
D
Ministry of Ayush

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

The Department of Biotechnology (DBT), along with BIRAC, organized the Global Bio-India 2026 summit to showcase the nation's burgeoning bio-economy.
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In 2026, which country became the first in the world to guarantee a legal right to Digital Disconnect for all private-sector employees globally?

A
France
B
Australia
C
Canada
D
Spain

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Australia enacted landmark 'Right to Disconnect' labor laws, allowing workers to ignore unreasonable communications outside working hours without penalty.
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The Nabhmitra device, equipped on sea vessels in 2026, was developed by ISRO primarily for the safety of whom?

A
Deep-sea divers
B
Commercial cargo ships
C
Fishermen
D
Naval patrols

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Nabhmitra is an ISRO-developed satellite communication device designed to provide two-way messaging and weather alerts specifically for fishermen at sea.
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