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Question 81 Discuss

The Tamil Nadu Women Entrepreneur Empowerment Scheme (TWEES) was launched on the occasion of which day in 2026?

A
National Girl Child Day
B
International Women's Day
C
Republic Day
D
World Entrepreneurs' Day

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Chief Minister M.K. Stalin launched TWEES on March 8, 2026, corresponding to International Women's Day, to foster women-led enterprises.
Question 82 Discuss

Maharashtra signed a Memorandum of Understanding with firms from which country to modernise Sassoon Dock in 2026?

A
Norway
B
Japan
C
Finland
D
South Korea

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

The Maharashtra government signed an MoU with Finnish firms to modernise the historic Sassoon Dock into a world-class fishing harbour.
Question 83 Discuss

Who topped the Hurun Global Rich List 2026 as the world's richest person?

A
Bernard Arnault
B
Jeff Bezos
C
Elon Musk
D
Larry Page

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Elon Musk topped the Hurun Global Rich List 2026, becoming the first person to surpass a net worth of USD 700 billion.
Question 84 Discuss

Who became the first Indian woman to enter the overall top three richest individuals in India according to the Hurun List 2026?

A
Savitri Jindal
B
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw
C
Roshni Nadar Malhotra
D
Falguni Nayar

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Roshni Nadar Malhotra of HCL Technologies became the first Indian woman to enter the overall top three richest individuals in the country.
Question 85 Discuss

Which state government announced a ₹25,000 incentive for a second and third child to boost the fertility rate in 2026?

A
Sikkim
B
Andhra Pradesh
C
Tamil Nadu
D
Kerala

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu announced a ₹25,000 incentive for a second and third child to counter declining fertility rates.
Question 86 Discuss

Who became the first Indian economist to win the Chicago Alumni Award for Professional Achievement in 2026?

A
Raghuram Rajan
B
Arvind Subramanian
C
Urjit Patel
D
KV Subramanian

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

Former Chief Economic Advisor KV Subramanian became the first Indian economist to receive the prestigious Chicago Alumni Award for Professional Achievement.
Question 87 Discuss

The Anavaran Deforestation Alert System, recently seen in the news in 2026, is operated by which organisation?

A
Indian Space Research Organisation
B
Forest Survey of India
C
National Remote Sensing Centre
D
Wildlife Institute of India

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

The Anavaran Deforestation Alert System, which monitors forest loss using satellite technology, is operated by the Forest Survey of India (FSI).
Question 88 Discuss

Sheshnaag-150, a long-range swarm attack drone developed in 2026, was created by which entity?

A
Defence Research and Development Organisation
B
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
C
NewSpace Research and Technologies
D
Bharat Electronics Limited

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Sheshnaag-150 is a collaborative swarm drone developed by NewSpace Research and Technologies for deep-strike military missions.
Question 89 Discuss

A 2026 study confirmed that the DART mission successfully altered the orbit of an asteroid. Which space agency launched DART?

A
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
B
China National Space Administration
C
European Space Agency
D
Indian Space Research Organisation

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

The Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) mission was launched by NASA to prove that humanity can deflect hazardous near-Earth objects.
Question 90 Discuss

The Union Government approved a ₹117.54 crore project in 2026 to renovate the Bascule Bridge at which port?

A
Jawaharlal Nehru Port
B
Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port
C
Deendayal Port
D
Visakhapatnam Port

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

The renovation project for the historic Bascule Bridge was approved for the Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port in Kolkata to ensure better maritime navigation.