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Science and Technology › Space ProgramsXIND

2026

Consider the following statements about involvement of private entities in India’s space programme:
1. IN-SPACe is an autonomous agency formed to facilitate participation of private entities.
2. Agnikul Cosmos launched the world’s first flight using 3D-printed rocket engine.
3. Skyroot Aerospace has developed liquid fuel for GSLV.

Options

(a)

1 only

(b)

2 and 3 only

(c)

1 and 2 only

(d)

1, 2 and 3

Answer

(c) 1 and 2 only
Other questions

Economics

2026

Which one of the following pairs of semiconductor plants in India and their locations is NOT correctly matched?

Options

(a)

CG Power (with Renesas and STARS Microelectronics) : Gujarat

(b)

Tata Semiconductor Assembly and Test Pvt. Ltd. : Assam

(c)

HCL-Foxconn Joint Venture India Chip Ltd. : Madhya Pradesh

(d)

SicSem Pvt. Ltd. : Odisha

Answer

(c) HCL-Foxconn Joint Venture India Chip Ltd. : Madhya Pradesh
Off Topics

2026

‘X’, born in the UK, was conferred the Nobel Prize in 2025. He was a professor in an American university when the prize was announced. Identify ‘X’:

Options

(a)

Michel H. Devoret

(b)

Richard Robson

(c)

John Clarke

(d)

Joel Mokyr

Answer

(c) John Clarke
Governance

2026

With reference to organisations under the Government of India:

Sl. No.Organisation | Function | Controlling Union Ministry
1. Central Economic Intelligence Bureau (CEIB) | To coordinate between various law enforcement agencies | Ministry of Home Affairs
2. Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) | To investigate complex corporate frauds | Ministry of Finance
3. Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) | To preserve values in public life and ensure the health of the national economy | Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pension

In how many of the above rows are the given details correctly matched?

Options

(a)

1

(b)

2

(c)

3

(d)

None

Answer

(a) 1
Polity

2026

Which of the following statements about a Zero First Information Report (Zero FIR) under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023 is/are correct?
1. A Zero FIR can be lodged at a police station, even though the place of commission of a cognizable/non-cognizable offence is outside the territorial jurisdiction of that police station.
2. The Officer-in-Charge of the police station where a Zero FIR has been lodged may, with the permission of the competent authority, initiate a preliminary enquiry.
3. Under Zero FIR, it is obligatory for the informant to furnish information electronically.
Select the answer using the code given below:

Options

(a)

1, 2 and 3

(b)

2 and 3 only

(c)

1 only

(d)

2 only

Answer

(d) 2 only
Governance

2026

Which of the following statements with regard to the persons with disabilities in India is/are
correct?
1. The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, an Act passed by the Parliament of India in
2018, mandates reservation in education and employment, places a legal duty on
Governments to ensure accessibility and non-discrimination.
2. The Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan focuses on achieving universal accessibility for Persons with
Disabilities across three key domains — built infrastructure, transport systems and
information and communication technology.
3. The National Divyangjan Finance and Development Corporation (NDFDC) is a public
sector organisation set up by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs as a not-for-profit company to
promote entrepreneurship among Persons with Disabilities (PwDs).
Select the answer using the code given below:

Options

(a)

1 and 2

(b)

2 only

(c)

1 and 3

(d)

1 only

Answer

(b) 2 only
Polity

2026

X’ was addressing a seminar on the meaning of the term ‘law’ as provided under Article 13, Part III of the Constitution of India. ‘X’ explained that the meaning of the term ‘law’ in the Constitution of India was very comprehensive. It included ordinances, orders and even rules and regulations. ‘Y’ pointed out that the term ‘law’ in Article 13 also included custom or usage having in the territory of India the force of law, to which ‘X’ was not convinced. Based on the above, select the correct conclusion from the options given below:

Options

(a)

X is correct in the interpretation of law, including the view on non-inclusion of custom

(b)

The view of Y that ‘law’ included custom is not correct

(c)

The views of both X and Y are correct

(d)

The view of only Y is correct

Answer

(d) The view of only Y is correct
Economics

2026

Consider the following statements with reference to the Sagarmala Programme of the Government of India:
I. The Sagarmala Programme seeks to achieve port-led economic growth through cost-effective and sustainable coastal infrastructure.
II. The success of the Sagarmala Programme is reflected in significant growth in coastal and inland waterway shipping, along with improved global port rankings.
III. Sagarmala 2.0 aims to position India as a global maritime innovation hub aligned with Atmanirbhar Bharat and Viksit Bharat 2047 visions.

Which of the following relationships among the above statements is/are correct?

1.Statement II validates the effectiveness of the strategies envisioned in Statement I.
2.Statement III extends the objectives of Statement I by embedding them into a future-oriented innovation framework.
3.Statement I contradicts Statement III by focusing only on traditional infrastructure instead of modern innovation.

Select the answer using the code given below:

Options

(a)

1 only

(b)

1 and 2

(c)

2 and 3

(d)

3 only

Answer

(b) 1 and 2
Geography

2026

With reference to Madhav National Park, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. It was declared a Tiger Reserve in India in 2025.
2. Sakhya Sagar, which is designated as a Ramsar Site, is situated within this National Park.
3. Its area is shared between Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan.

Options

(a)

1 only

(b)

1 and 2

(c)

2 and 3

(d)

3 only

Answer

(b) 1 and 2
Economics

2026

In what way(s) does the Vizhinjam International Seaport represent a structural shift in India’s maritime trade and logistics policy?
1. By functioning exclusively as a domestic cargo hub to reduce reliance on coastal shipping and eliminate the need for foreign collaborations.
2. By focusing primarily on passenger cruise tourism and heritage shipping to increase Kerala’s profile as a maritime heritage destination.
3. By leveraging its natural deep draft and strategic location to reduce dependence on foreign trans-shipment ports, enhance revenue retention, and reposition India in regional maritime trade.
Select the answer using the code given below:

Options

(a)

1 only

(b)

1 and 2

(c)

2 and 3

(d)

3 only

Answer

(d) 3 only

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