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- Uncategorized28 Apr 2026
When was UNESCO founded, and where is its headquarters located?
- A.1919, in Geneva
- B.1945, in Paris
- C.1948, in New York
- D.1992, in Brussels
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Answer: B. 1945, in Paris
**UNESCO** — United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization — was founded on **16 November 1945**, with headquarters in **Paris, France**. India is a **founding member**. Its current Director-General is **Audrey Azoulay** (since 2017). The **UNESCO Chairs / UNITWIN Programme** was launched in 1992, with over 950 chairs in 110+ countries today.
Read source story → - Uncategorized28 Apr 2026
Where was Asia's first UNESCO Chair on Gender Inclusion and Skill Development launched, and who inaugurated it?
- A.IIM Ahmedabad; inaugurated by Dharmendra Pradhan
- B.Symbiosis Skills and Professional University (SSPU), Pune; inaugurated by Jayant Chaudhary on 24 April 2026
- C.Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai; inaugurated by Smriti Irani
- D.Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi; inaugurated by Annpurna Devi
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Answer: B. Symbiosis Skills and Professional University (SSPU), Pune; inaugurated by Jayant Chaudhary on 24 April 2026
Asia's first UNESCO Chair on Gender Inclusion and Skill Development was launched at **Symbiosis Skills and Professional University (SSPU), Pune** on **24 April 2026**. It was inaugurated by **Jayant Chaudhary**, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Minister of State for Education. The Chair is led by **Dr Swati Mujumdar**, Pro-Chancellor of SSPU.
Read source story → - Uncategorized27 Apr 2026
Under what name was World Design Day first celebrated, and in which year?
- A.Global Creative Day, in 2000
- B.World Graphics Day, in 1995
- C.International Design Festival, in 1985
- D.World Architecture Day, in 1990
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Answer: B. World Graphics Day, in 1995
World Design Day was first celebrated in **1995** under the name **World Graphics Day**. As the celebration evolved to reflect design's broader impact across industries — beyond just graphics — the day was later renamed and the date shifted to **27 April** to mark the founding of the International Council of Design.
Read source story → - Uncategorized27 Apr 2026
World Design Day is observed every year on which date, and what does it commemorate?
- A.22 April; commemorates Earth Day
- B.27 April; commemorates the founding of the International Council of Design in 1963
- C.26 April; commemorates the WIPO Convention
- D.1 May; commemorates International Workers' Day
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Answer: B. 27 April; commemorates the founding of the International Council of Design in 1963
**World Design Day** — also known as **International Design Day** — is observed every year on **27 April** to commemorate the founding of the **International Council of Design (ico-D)** in **1963** (originally known as **Icograda — International Council of Graphic Design Associations**, founded in London). Marked in over 50 countries with annual themes.
Read source story → - Sports27 Apr 2026
What is the current name of the cricket ground in Delhi that was earlier called Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium?
- A.Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium
- B.Arun Jaitley Stadium
- C.Atal Bihari Vajpayee Stadium
- D.Rajiv Gandhi Stadium
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Answer: B. Arun Jaitley Stadium
**Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium** was renamed **Arun Jaitley Stadium** in **2019** in honour of the late Union Finance Minister and former DDCA president **Arun Jaitley** (1952-2019). The stadium is the home ground of **Delhi Capitals** and is operated by the **Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA)**. It was commissioned in 1883 — one of India's oldest cricket grounds.
Read source story → - Defence27 Apr 2026
Where are India's two notified Defence Industrial Corridors located?
- A.Maharashtra and Karnataka
- B.Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh
- C.Gujarat and Rajasthan
- D.Kerala and Telangana
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Answer: B. Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh
India has two notified **Defence Industrial Corridors** — one in **Tamil Nadu** (Chennai–Coimbatore–Tiruchirappalli–Salem–Hosur) and one in **Uttar Pradesh** (Aligarh–Agra–Jhansi–Kanpur–Lucknow). Both were notified in 2018 and aim to cluster defence manufacturing, attract private investment, and complement the Atmanirbhar Bharat in defence push.
Read source story → - Defence27 Apr 2026
Which two private-sector Indian companies are key industrial partners for the new DRDO armoured platforms?
- A.Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) and Bharat Forge Limited
- B.Reliance Defence and L&T Defence
- C.Mahindra Defence and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
- D.Bharat Electronics Limited and Bharat Earth Movers Limited
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Answer: A. Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) and Bharat Forge Limited
The platforms are built in collaboration with **Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL)** — a Tata Sons subsidiary — and **Bharat Forge Limited** — Pune-based Kalyani Group company that is also a DRDO partner on the Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS). MSMEs also participate. The platforms have **65% indigenous content**, with a planned increase to **90%**.
Read source story → - Sports27 Apr 2026
Which team holds the new IPL record for the highest successful chase, and what was the score?
- A.Sunrisers Hyderabad — 277
- B.Punjab Kings — 265 against Delhi Capitals at Arun Jaitley Stadium
- C.Royal Challengers Bengaluru — 250
- D.Mumbai Indians — 240
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Answer: B. Punjab Kings — 265 against Delhi Capitals at Arun Jaitley Stadium
**Punjab Kings (PBKS)** chased **265** against **Delhi Capitals** at the **Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi** — the **highest successful chase in IPL history**. It broke PBKS's own previous record of **262** set against Kolkata Knight Riders in **IPL 2024**, making PBKS holders of the top two highest successful chases ever.
Read source story → - Economy & Banking27 Apr 2026
Which state currently leads India in mushroom production with around 45,000 tonnes annually — the benchmark Andhra Pradesh aims to overtake?
- A.Maharashtra
- B.Bihar
- C.Punjab
- D.Uttarakhand
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Answer: B. Bihar
**Bihar** is currently India's top mushroom-producing state with about **45,000 tonnes** of annual production, achieved through the **Bihar Mushroom Mission**. Other significant producers include Odisha, Maharashtra, Punjab, Haryana, and Uttarakhand. AP's mission aims to overtake Bihar with a target of 67,500 tonnes.
Read source story → - Sports27 Apr 2026
Where is the next ISSF Junior World Championship scheduled to be held?
- A.New Delhi, India
- B.Cairo, Egypt
- C.Suhl, Germany — June 2026
- D.Tokyo, Japan
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Answer: C. Suhl, Germany — June 2026
The **ISSF Junior World Championship** is scheduled to be held in **Suhl, Germany** in **June 2026**. Suhl is a city in Thuringia, Germany, with a long heritage in firearms and shooting sport — and a key platform for Indian shooters to build form ahead of senior international competitions and the Olympics.
Read source story → - Sports27 Apr 2026
The ISSF (International Shooting Sport Federation) is headquartered in which city?
- A.Geneva, Switzerland
- B.Munich, Germany
- C.Lausanne, Switzerland
- D.Tokyo, Japan
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Answer: B. Munich, Germany
The **International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF)** — the world governing body for Olympic shooting sports — is headquartered in **Munich, Germany**. India's apex shooting body is the **National Rifle Association of India (NRAI)**, founded in **1951**.
Read source story → - Sports27 Apr 2026
Which athlete broke the four-minute mile barrier in 1954 — the historical analogue to a sub-two-hour marathon?
- A.Jim Ryun
- B.Roger Bannister at Iffley Road, Oxford on 6 May 1954 with a time of 3:59.4
- C.Hicham El Guerrouj
- D.John Landy
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Answer: B. Roger Bannister at Iffley Road, Oxford on 6 May 1954 with a time of 3:59.4
**Roger Bannister** broke the four-minute mile barrier on **6 May 1954** at **Iffley Road, Oxford** with a time of **3:59.4**. The four-minute mile had been considered nearly unbreakable, and the breakthrough is often invoked as a parallel to the two-hour marathon barrier.
Read source story → - Economy & Banking27 Apr 2026
What was DMRC's total revenue in FY2024-25, and how was it split between farebox and non-fare sources?
- A.₹5,000 cr; ₹4,000 cr farebox + ₹1,000 cr non-fare
- B.₹8,151 cr; ₹3,946 cr farebox + ₹4,205 cr non-fare
- C.₹15,000 cr; ₹10,000 cr farebox + ₹5,000 cr non-fare
- D.₹3,000 cr; ₹2,500 cr farebox + ₹500 cr non-fare
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Answer: B. ₹8,151 cr; ₹3,946 cr farebox + ₹4,205 cr non-fare
DMRC's total revenue in **FY2024-25** was **₹8,151 crore** — comprising **₹3,946 crore from farebox collections** and **₹4,205 crore from non-fare sources** (advertising, leasing, consultancy, property development). Non-fare revenue exceeding farebox is a distinctive feature of DMRC's financially sustainable model — and the template DMIL is expected to replicate internationally.
Read source story → - Sports27 Apr 2026
Hemant Burman won silver for India in which event, and who took the gold with a junior world record?
- A.10m Air Rifle Men; gold by Shiva Narwal
- B.50m Rifle 3 Positions; gold by Oleg Noskov of Russia with a junior world record of 355.6
- C.25m Rapid Fire Pistol; gold by Nikita Solokov
- D.Trap Men's; gold by Zuhair Khan
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Answer: B. 50m Rifle 3 Positions; gold by Oleg Noskov of Russia with a junior world record of 355.6
**Hemant Burman** won silver in the **50m Rifle 3 Positions** event with a final score of **351.7**. The gold was won by Russia's **Oleg Noskov**, who set a new **junior world record of 355.6**. **Nikita Solokov** took bronze.
Read source story → - Sports27 Apr 2026
How many total medals has India won so far at the ISSF Junior World Cup 2026 in Cairo?
- A.10 medals (3 gold, 4 silver, 3 bronze)
- B.16 medals (5 gold, 6 silver, 5 bronze)
- C.21 medals (8 gold, 7 silver, 6 bronze)
- D.12 medals (4 gold, 4 silver, 4 bronze)
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Answer: B. 16 medals (5 gold, 6 silver, 5 bronze)
India is leading the medal tally with **16 medals — 5 gold, 6 silver, and 5 bronze** at the **ISSF Junior World Cup 2026** held in **Cairo, Egypt**. The contingent has performed strongly across multiple rifle, pistol, and shotgun events.
Read source story → - Uncategorized27 Apr 2026
What is a 'flow battery'?
- A.A battery with continuous flow of electrons through a single solid electrolyte
- B.A rechargeable battery using two liquid electrolytes — a catholyte and an anolyte — stored in external tanks and pumped through a central electrochemical cell
- C.A battery that operates only when water flows over it
- D.A battery that uses tidal flow as its energy source
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Answer: B. A rechargeable battery using two liquid electrolytes — a catholyte and an anolyte — stored in external tanks and pumped through a central electrochemical cell
A **flow battery** is a rechargeable battery using **two liquid electrolytes** — the **catholyte** (positive side) and the **anolyte** (negative side) — stored in external tanks and pumped through a central electrochemical cell. **Energy capacity** is determined by tank volume; **power output** is determined by cell stack size — energy and power are decoupled, unlike in lithium-ion. This makes flow batteries well-suited to long-duration grid-scale storage.
Read source story → - Economy & Banking27 Apr 2026
The India-New Zealand FTA was signed by which two ministers, and what is its bilateral-trade target?
- A.S. Jaishankar and Winston Peters; USD 10 billion in 3 years
- B.Piyush Goyal and Todd McClay; USD 5 billion in 5 years (doubling)
- C.Nirmala Sitharaman and Nicola Willis; USD 8 billion in 4 years
- D.Anurag Thakur and Chris Bishop; USD 2 billion in 2 years
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Answer: B. Piyush Goyal and Todd McClay; USD 5 billion in 5 years (doubling)
The FTA was signed by India's Commerce and Industry Minister **Piyush Goyal** and New Zealand's Trade Minister **Todd McClay**. It aims to **double bilateral trade to USD 5 billion** over the next 5 years. NZ Prime Minister Christopher Luxon called it a 'once-in-a-generation' agreement.
Read source story → - Defence27 Apr 2026
Which of the following is NOT one of India's tri-service Special Forces?
- A.Para SF (Indian Army)
- B.MARCOS (Indian Navy)
- C.Garud Commando Force (Indian Air Force)
- D.NSG (National Security Guard)
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Answer: D. NSG (National Security Guard)
**NSG (National Security Guard)** is a federal contingency force under the Ministry of Home Affairs (raised 1984), not a tri-service Special Force. India's tri-service Special Forces are **Para SF** (Indian Army, raised 1966), **MARCOS** (Marine Commandos, Indian Navy, raised 1987), and **Garud Commando Force** (Indian Air Force, raised 2004).
Read source story → - International27 Apr 2026
India shares its longest land border with which neighbour, and approximately how long is it?
- A.China — about 3,488 km along the LAC
- B.Pakistan — about 3,323 km along the IB and LoC
- C.Bangladesh — about 4,096 km
- D.Nepal — about 1,751 km
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Answer: C. Bangladesh — about 4,096 km
India shares its **longest land border** with **Bangladesh** at approximately **4,096 km**, running through five Indian states — **West Bengal, Assam, Tripura, Meghalaya, and Mizoram**. The next longest is the China border (~3,488 km along the LAC), then Pakistan (~3,323 km), Nepal (~1,751 km), Myanmar, and Bhutan.
Read source story → - Polity & Governance27 Apr 2026
Ladakh is India's largest Union Territory by area at 86,904 sq km. What is its approximate population per the 2011 Census?
- A.About 2.74 lakh
- B.About 27 lakh
- C.About 1 crore
- D.About 50,000
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Answer: A. About 2.74 lakh
Ladakh has a population of about **2.74 lakh** as per the **2011 Census** — making it one of India's most thinly populated regions. Its area of **86,904 sq km** makes it India's largest Union Territory by area, far exceeding all other UTs combined. The sparse population and difficult terrain underpin the rationale for the new districts.
Read source story → - International27 Apr 2026
Muhammad Yunus, who heads Bangladesh's interim government from August 2024, is internationally recognised for which contribution?
- A.Garment-export-led growth model in Bangladesh
- B.Founding Grameen Bank and pioneering microfinance — Nobel Peace Prize 2006
- C.Climate-adaptation engineering for the Sundarbans
- D.Software services exports from Dhaka
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Answer: B. Founding Grameen Bank and pioneering microfinance — Nobel Peace Prize 2006
**Muhammad Yunus** is a Bangladeshi economist who founded **Grameen Bank** in **1983** and pioneered **microfinance** — small loans extended without collateral, mainly to rural women. He was awarded the **Nobel Peace Prize 2006** jointly with Grameen Bank. He took charge of Bangladesh's interim government in August 2024 after the ouster of long-time PM Sheikh Hasina.
Read source story → - Polity & Governance27 Apr 2026
Ladakh became a separate Union Territory under which Act and on which date?
- A.State Reorganisation Act 1956; 1 November 1956
- B.J&K Reorganisation Act 2019; 31 October 2019
- C.Constitution (One Hundred and First Amendment) Act 2016; 1 July 2017
- D.North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act 1971; 21 January 1972
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Answer: B. J&K Reorganisation Act 2019; 31 October 2019
Ladakh became a separate UT on **31 October 2019** under the **Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act 2019**, which bifurcated the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir into two UTs — **J&K (with legislature)** and **Ladakh (without legislature)**. Article 370 had been rendered inoperative on 5 August 2019 through Presidential Orders.
Read source story → - International27 Apr 2026
Pakistan and China signed three new MoUs during President Asif Ali Zardari's visit. Which sectors did the MoUs cover?
- A.Defence cooperation, nuclear energy, and steel manufacturing
- B.Karachi seawater desalination, agricultural technology, and the tea industry
- C.5G telecom, electric vehicles, and lithium mining
- D.Solar energy, fisheries, and pharmaceuticals
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Answer: B. Karachi seawater desalination, agricultural technology, and the tea industry
The three MoUs covered: (1) **Karachi seawater desalination** with Lucion Environmental Technology Group; (2) **agricultural technology** with Long Ping Hi-tech; and (3) **tea industry** with Hunan Tea Group and Jiaolong International Technology. All were signed in **Changsha**, capital of **Hunan Province**.
Read source story → - International27 Apr 2026
Why is the head of India's diplomatic mission in Bangladesh styled 'High Commissioner' rather than 'Ambassador'?
- A.Bangladesh has a special bilateral status with India
- B.India and Bangladesh are both Commonwealth member states
- C.The MEA reserves Ambassador titles for the UN P5
- D.Bangladesh has not yet established full diplomatic relations with India
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Answer: B. India and Bangladesh are both Commonwealth member states
**High Commissioners** are appointed between **Commonwealth member states**, while **Ambassadors** are appointed to non-Commonwealth nations. Both India and Bangladesh are members of the **Commonwealth of Nations** (a voluntary association of 56 member states, mostly former territories of the British Empire). The two ranks are functionally equivalent — only the title differs.
Read source story → - Polity & Governance27 Apr 2026
Following the recent decision, how many districts does the Union Territory of Ladakh have, and which were the original two?
- A.5 districts; original were Nubra and Drass
- B.7 districts; original were Leh and Kargil
- C.9 districts; original were Leh and Zanskar
- D.3 districts; original were Leh and Kargil
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Answer: B. 7 districts; original were Leh and Kargil
Ladakh now has **7 districts** in total. The original two were **Leh** and **Kargil**. The five newly notified districts are **Nubra, Sham, Changthang, Zanskar, and Drass**, approved by LG **Vinai Kumar Saxena** with prior MHA in-principle approval received in **August 2024**.
Read source story → - Defence27 Apr 2026
The Indian Army's 16th Bhairav Battalion was commissioned at which Regimental Centre?
- A.Sikh Light Infantry Regimental Centre, Fatehgarh
- B.Maratha Light Infantry Regimental Centre, Belagavi
- C.Madras Regimental Centre, Wellington
- D.Gorkha Regimental Centre, Varanasi
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Answer: B. Maratha Light Infantry Regimental Centre, Belagavi
The 16th Bhairav Battalion was commissioned on **25 April** at the **Maratha Light Infantry Regimental Centre** in **Belagavi, Karnataka**. The flag was presented by **Brigadier Joydeep Mukherjee**, Commandant of the centre. The Maratha Light Infantry traces origins to 1768.
Read source story → - Science & Tech27 Apr 2026
The Nokrek Biosphere Reserve, covered under the Meghalaya component, is known as a centre of diversity for which crop?
- A.Banana
- B.Citrus
- C.Mango
- D.Tea
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Answer: B. Citrus
Nokrek Biosphere Reserve in the West Garo Hills, Meghalaya, is a known centre of citrus diversity. It hosts Citrus indica (the Indian wild orange), considered an ancestor of all cultivated citrus species. It was declared a biosphere reserve in 1988 and added to the UNESCO Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme list in 2009.
Read source story → - Science & Tech27 Apr 2026
The Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) — apex agency for India's faunal documentation — was established in which year and is headquartered where?
- A.1856 in Mumbai
- B.1916 in Kolkata
- C.1947 in Delhi
- D.1972 in Chennai
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Answer: B. 1916 in Kolkata
The Zoological Survey of India was established on 1 July 1916, with headquarters in Kolkata. It operates under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and is the apex agency for surveying and documenting India's faunal resources.
Read source story → - Science & Tech27 Apr 2026
The project's Tamil Nadu component is centred on the Sathyamangalam landscape, which lies at the confluence of which two ghats and includes which tiger reserves?
- A.Eastern Ghats and Vindhyas; Periyar and Anamalai TR
- B.Western and Eastern Ghats; Mudumalai and Sathyamangalam TR
- C.Western Ghats and Aravallis; Bandipur and Nagarhole TR
- D.Eastern and Satpura Ghats; Tadoba and Pench TR
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Answer: B. Western and Eastern Ghats; Mudumalai and Sathyamangalam TR
The Sathyamangalam landscape lies at the confluence of the Western and Eastern Ghats. It encompasses the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve (declared 1973-74) and the Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve (declared 2013, the 51st tiger reserve of India).
Read source story → - Uncategorized27 Apr 2026
The Sur Jyotsna National Music Awards were instituted in memory of which person?
- A.Lata Mangeshkar
- B.Jyotsna Darda, founder of Lokmat Sakhi Manch
- C.M.S. Subbulakshmi
- D.Begum Akhtar
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Answer: B. Jyotsna Darda, founder of Lokmat Sakhi Manch
The awards were instituted by Lokmat Media Group in memory of Jyotsna Darda, the founder of Lokmat Sakhi Manch (a women-focused platform of the Lokmat Group). Vijay Darda, Chairman of the Lokmat Media Group Editorial Board, spoke at the 2026 ceremony.
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