Toppers Current Affairs Notes

Stay updated with Current Affairs 2026 (January to July) including important headlines, static GK links, and exam-oriented updates for UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railways, PSC, and other competitive exams.

Jan 2026

The 9th Siddha Day is being organized at Kalaivanar Arangam in Chennai by whom? ➠ Ministry of AYUSH
Who recently flagged off the maiden flight of the Dhruv NG Civil Variant Helicopter? ➠ Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu
Where did DRDO conduct the first successful flight test of the Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket? ➠ Integrated Test Range, Chandipur
The Department of Science and Technology (DST) will set up how many inclusive technology business incubators (i-TBIs) in universities and higher education institutions across different parts of the country? ➠ 15
Who recently took charge as the Vice Chief of the Air Staff of the Indian Air Force ➠ Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor
Which European Union country recently adopted the Euro currency? ➠ Bulgaria
The center has approved how many new proposals under the third installment of the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme ➠ 22
Who recently took charge of the South Western Air Command of India? ➠ Air Marshal Tejinder Singh
NTH recently signed an MoU with which organization's lab to enhance cooperation in research areas? ➠ Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
Who flagged off the first flight of the Dhruv NG Civil Variant helicopter? ➠ Ram Mohan Naidu
The Dulhasti Stage-II Hydropower Project is being constructed on which river? ➠ Chenab
Who has become the second Indian woman cricketer after Mithali Raj to complete 10,000 international runs? ➠ Smriti Mandhana
Which former Prime Minister of Bangladesh recently passed away after a prolonged illness? ➠ Begum Khaleda Zia
Who won the FIDE World Rapid Championship 2025 title? ➠ Magnus Carlsen
Who won the Men's Singles title at the Senior National Badminton Championship 2025?➠ Ruthvik Sanjeevi S
The Central Government has declared which bird sanctuary of Uttar Pradesh as an Eco-Sensitive Zone? ➠ Parvati-Arga Bird Sanctuary
Who has been made the captain of the Indian team for the ICC Under-19 ODI World Cup 2026?➠ Ayush Mhatre
Who won the Women's 10m Air Rifle title at the 68th National Shooting Championship? ➠ Ameerah Arshad (Haryana)
Who has taken charge as the Director General of Doordarshan News (DD News)? ➠ Mamata Verma
Who has been re-appointed as the Chief Coach of the Indian Women's Hockey Team? ➠ Sjoerd Marijne (Netherlands)
In which city will the Army Day Parade 2026 be held on January 15? ➠ Jaipur (Rajasthan)
Where did CDS General Anil Chauhan inaugurate an upgraded runway for the Indian Air Force? ➠ Car Nicobar Air Base (Andaman & Nicobar Islands)
Which mobile app will replace the UTS Mobile App for unreserved ticket booking from March 1, 2026? ➠ RailOne App
Which edition of the Indian Pharmacopoeia IP-2026 was released by Union Minister J.P. Nadda? ➠ 10th Edition
Researchers have presumed the Galaxy Frog to be extinct in which region due to tourism? ➠ Western Ghats
Who became the highest run-scorer in Test cricket in the calendar year 2025 (983 runs)?➠ Shubman Gill (India)
Who has been appointed as the new Chief Justice of the Jharkhand High Court? ➠ Justice Mahesh Sharadchandra Sonak
Which Indian rider is participating in the Dakar Rally for the 7th consecutive time? ➠ Harith Noah
Which state recorded the highest Sex Ratio at Birth (923) in the last five years in 2025? ➠ Haryana
Rare coins from the Kushan period have recently been discovered near which ancient site? ➠ Taxila
Following instructions from the BCCI, which player has Kolkata Knight Riders decided to drop from the team? ➠ Mustafizur Rahman
Where was the 72nd National Volleyball Tournament recently inaugurated via video conferencing? ➠ Varanasi
India's first Vande Bharat Sleeper train will run between which two stations? ➠ Guwahati and Howrah
Which company manufactured the Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) 'Samudra Pratap'? ➠ Goa Shipyard Limited
In which city did Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurate the 72nd National Volleyball Tournament? ➠ Varanasi
Who has recently been appointed as the first woman Chief Secretary of West Bengal? ➠ Nandini Chakraborty
World Braille Day is celebrated annually on which date? ➠ 4 January
Where will the grand finale of the National School Band Competition 2025-26 be held on January 24th? ➠ New Delhi
Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi has departed on a two-day official visit to which country to enhance military cooperation? ➠ United Arab Emirates
How many years have recently passed since the Tejas light combat aircraft completed its successful maiden flight? ➠ 25 Years
Which country has India surpassed to become the world’s largest rice-producing country in terms of total production? ➠ China
How many new high-yielding super seed varieties of 25 crops did Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan release? ➠ 184
Who has been appointed as the new captain of UP Warriorz for the Women's Premier League 2026 season? ➠ Meg Lanning
Which young Indian table tennis player won the U-17 title at the WTT Youth Contender 2026 ➠ Syndrela Das
Which cricket board has requested the ICC to shift its T20 World Cup matches from India to Sri Lanka due to security concerns? ➠ Bangladesh Cricket Board
After Nicholas Maduro was arrested by the US military, who was appointed as the acting president of Venezuela? ➠ Delcy Rodriguez
Which country's military regime released more than 6,100 prisoners to mark its independence anniversary? ➠ Myanmar
Which state/union territory government has decided to declare rabies a notifiable disease to improve surveillance? ➠ Delhi
Which new special battalion has the Indian Army formed to meet the challenges of modern warfare? ➠ Bhairav Battalion / भैरव बटालियन
Who launched the book titled 'Khatbat-e-Modi', which compiles Prime Minister Modi's speeches delivered at Independence Day celebrations from 2014 to 2025? ➠ Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
Which is the first indigenously built pollution control vessel of the Indian Coast Guard that was commissioned in Goa? ➠ Samudra Pratap
Dharmbir Gokhool, who recently visited India on an official tour, is the president of which country? ➠ Mauritius / मॉरीशस
Researchers from which country recently joined the Maitri Research Station as part of India's 45th Antarctic expedition? ➠ United Arab Emirates
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) recently created two Guinness World Records during the construction of which expressway ➠ Bengaluru–Kadapa–Vijayawada Expressway
The Indian Army recently finalized a contract to induct which indigenous rocket system? ➠ Suryastra Rocket System
The 69th National School Games are being organized in which state? ➠ Punjab
What is the name of the ‘Aadhaar’ mascot launched by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI)? ➠ Udai
With whom did the Ministry of Agriculture sign an MoU to provide all-India logistics facilities for testing agricultural inputs ➠ Department of Posts
Who signed an MoU with Sri Sathya Sai Health and Education Trust to establish a Health Skill Development Centre in Nava Raipur, Chhattisgarh? ➠ South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL)
With whom did the Ministry of Rural Development sign an MoU to promote financial inclusion and livelihoods in villages? ➠ Department of Posts
Who inaugurated the grand international exhibition of the sacred Piprahwa relics related to Lord Buddha in New Delhi recently? ➠ Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Researchers from which country joined the Maitri Research Station under India’s 45th Antarctic Expedition recently? ➠ United Arab Emirates
Thanthai Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, recently in the news, is located in which state? ➠ Tamil Nadu
The recently discussed WaveX initiative comes under which Union Ministry? ➠ Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
In which city is the Sports Authority of India (SAI) organizing a four-day sports science workshop for combat sports coaches? ➠ New Delhi
Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve, recently in the news, is located in which state? ➠ Maharashtra
Which Union Minister recently inaugurated the National IED Data Management System (NIDMS) of NSG through video conferencing? ➠ Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah
Where was a national-level workshop recently organized on the Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats and Tangible Incomes (MISHTI) scheme? ➠ Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh)
Which Union Minister recently inaugurated IndusFood 2026 at Expo Mart in Greater Noida? ➠ Food Processing Industries Minister Chirag Paswan
Who was recently appointed as the CEO of the General Insurance Council? ➠ Dr. S Prakash
In which state was the Sanskar Shala Value Based Education Program recently launched? ➠ Assam
India's indigenous LR-ASHM missile will be displayed at the Republic Day parade on January 26. It was manufactured by whom ➠ DRDO
Who recently took charge as the Chairman of the Leather Export Council? ➠ Ramesh Kumar Juneja
Which Indian state recently approved its Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Policy 2026? ➠Rajasthan
In which city will the Sports Governance Conclave be organized by the Sports Ministry to unveil India's 10-year medal strategy? ➠Ahmedabad
Which city is hosting the 4th edition of the Women's Premier League (WPL 2026)? ➠ Navi Mumbai and Vadodara
Who will lead the 18-member Indian team in the 12th Asian Indoor Athletics Championships to be held in Tianjin, China ➠ Tajinderpal Singh Toor
Which ministry has signed MoUs with 15 states under the Tex-RAMPS scheme to promote startups and research? ➠ Ministry of Textiles
In which state is the country's first PM MITRA park being established? ➠ Madhya Pradesh
In which state are the Munger gun factories, which are being revived under the Defence Corridor project, located? ➠ Bihar
Recently, the US announced its withdrawal from how many international organizations, including the International Solar Alliance (ISA)? ➠ 66
In which city is the third Indian Lighthouse Festival being held? ➠ Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
Madhav Gadgil, who passed away recently, was a renowned expert in which field? Which new special battalion has the Indian Army formed to meet the challenges of modern warfare? ➠ Ecology and Environment
Which scheme has been launched to empower women on the occasion of BIS's 79th Foundation Day? ➠ SHINE (Standards Help Inform and Nurture Empowered Women)
In which location in West Bengal is the Indian Navy establishing a new naval base ➠ Haldia
Which state police force secured the first position in the National Inter-Operable Criminal Justice System (ICJS 2.0) rankings recently released by the National Crime Records Bureau? ➠ Uttarakhand Police
In which year did the United Nations declare the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists? ➠ 2026
In which city was Uttar Pradesh's first Braille library recently established? ➠ Lucknow
During the construction of which expressway did the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) recently create two Guinness World Records? ➠ Bengaluru–Kadapa–Vijayawada Expressway
Which indigenous rocket system has the Indian Army recently finalized a contract to induct? ➠ Suryastra Rocket System
APEDA recently inaugurated a regional office in which city to boost exports?➠ Raipur
‘Viksit Bharat Yuva Samvad 2026’ was organised in which city? ➠ New Delhi
Which joint military-civilian fusion exercise was recently conducted by the Indian Army under the aegis of the Southern Command? ➠ Sanjha Shakt
PM Modi recently inaugurated Metro Phase 2 of which city? ➠ Ahmedabad
National Youth Day is celebrated on which date? ➠ 12 January
Which member country will chair BRICS in the year 2026? ➠ India
Who launched the official website and logo for India's BRICS chairmanship 2026? ➠ S. Jaishankar
The Union Ministry of Agriculture has recently proposed the merger of how many different ongoing schemes into its flagship scheme PM-RKVY? ➠ Three
Who recently inaugurated the ‘Drug-Free Campus Campaign’ at Delhi University? ➠ Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan
Indian Navy's sailing vessel INSV Kaundinya reached which port after its maiden voyage from Gujarat? ➠ Port Sultan Qaboos, Muscat
Recently, Justice Revati Mohite Dere was sworn in as the first woman Chief Justice of which state? ➠ Meghalaya
Which Central Ministry recently launched a national campaign to support the ‘Lakhpati Didi’ initiative? ➠ Ministry of Rural Development
The 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) is being organized in which country? ➠ India
Which is the country’s first rural bank to introduce a solar-powered ATM van? ➠ Tripura Gramin Bank
Which senior police officer has recently been appointed as the Director General of NIA?➠ Rakesh Agrawal
Who recently laid the foundation stone for the BSL-4 Bio-Containment Facility of the Gujarat Biotechnology Research Center in Gandhinagar? ➠ Amit Shah
The USA has recently imposed a visa ban on how many countries? ➠ 75
Which Union Minister recently inaugurated the National Conference on Ecological Restoration of Aravalli Landscape? ➠ Bhupender YadavWhen is Army Day celebrated every year in India? ➠ 15 January
India recently signed a Joint Declaration to enhance cooperation in fisheries and aquaculture with which country? ➠ Israel
The Hot Air Balloon Festival was recently started in which state? ➠ Telangana
Who will be the chief guests at the 77th Republic Day celebrations? ➠ António Luís Santos da Costa and Ursula von der Leyen
India recently signed a Joint Declaration of Intent (JDI) on telecommunications cooperation with which country? ➠ Germany
Which state government recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Digital India Bhashini Division (DIBD)? ➠ Madhya Pradesh
The India Electricity Summit 2026 will be organized from March 19 to 22 in which city? ➠ New Delhi
The world's largest Green Ammonia Project will be set up in which state? ➠ Andhra Pradesh
Which state recently launched the Karuna campaign? ➠ Gujarat
Nanda Devi National Park, which was recently in the news due to a fire, is located in which state? ➠ Uttarakhand
Former Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has been appointed as the brand ambassador of which cycling event? ➠ Bajaj Pune Grand Tour
Who recently became India's 92nd Chess Grandmaster? ➠ Aaryan Varshney
Pritam Singh, an Indian-origin leader, was recently removed from the post of Leader of the Opposition in which country's parliament? ➠ Singapore
Which state government has launched the second phase of the ‘Pindan De Pehredar’ scheme? ➠ Punjab
Which mission's astronauts did NASA call back to Earth prematurely due to a medical emergency? ➠ Crew-11
The Asola-Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary is located in which state/UT? ➠ Delhi
On the occasion of IMD’s 151st foundation day, installation of 200 Automatic Weather Stations was announced in which four cities? ➠ Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Pune
Who won the gold medal in women's long jump at the 85th All India Inter-University Athletics Championship? ➠ Mubassina Muhammad
Where did Amit Shah lay the foundation stone for India’s first state-funded BSL-4 biosafety laboratory? ➠ Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Which state is set to become the first to plan a Chronic Kidney Disease registry? ➠ Odisha
Which teams won the men's and women's titles respectively at the 58th Senior National Kho-Kho Championship 2026? ➠ Railways (Men) and Maharashtra (Women)
The Zanskar River is a tributary of which river system? ➠ Indus River System
The Global Risk Report 2026 was released by which organization? ➠ World Economic Forum (WEF)
Which major initiative completed 10 years on 16 January 2026? ➠ Startup India
Where is the world's largest Green Ammonia plant being developed in India? ➠ Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh
Which state's Sports University will host the first season of the Kabaddi Champions League? ➠ Haryana
PM Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone for the Kaziranga Elevated Corridor in which state? ➠ Assam
Who has been appointed as the new Vigilance Commissioner in the CVC? ➠ Praveen Vashista
Who is the author of the book Tourism and Soft Power Diplomacy: Reflections of India's G20 Presidency? ➠ Dr. Aishwarya Singh Raikwar
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado presented her Nobel Peace Prize medal to whom? ➠ Donald Trump
India announced $60 million aid for renovation of Kankesanthurai Port of which country? ➠ Sri Lanka
Former President Yoon Suk Yeol was sentenced to 5 years in prison in which country? ➠ South Korea
In which city is the Rajarani Music Festival organized? ➠ Bhubaneswar
PM Modi participated in the Bagurumba Doho 2026 cultural program of which state?➠ Assam
Where is the PM Vishwakarma Haat-2026 being organized? ➠ Delhi Haat, New Delhi
What was the theme of the Sixth ASEAN-India Digital Ministers’ Meeting? ➠ Adaptive ASEAN: From Connectivity to Connected Intelligence
The Chatham Islands belong to which country? ➠ New Zealand
C-DOT received the SKOCH Award-2025 for which solution? ➠ Cell Broadcast Solution (CBS)
In which city was the Medium Caliber Ammunition Manufacturing Facility inaugurated? ➠ Nagpur
Where has India’s first open-sea marine fish farming project been launched? ➠ Andaman Sea
ICICI Bank re-appointed whom as MD and CEO? ➠ Sandeep Bakhshi
Which state signed MoUs worth ₹14.5 lakh crore at the WEF Summit? ➠ Maharashtra
Which company completed the world’s longest HDD crossing below the Brahmaputra River? ➠ EIL
Who inaugurated PM Vishwakarma Haat 2026 in New Delhi? ➠ Jitan Ram Manjhi
Which state launched the ‘Aame Padhiba Ama Bhasare’ scheme? ➠ Odisha
Who launched electric catamarans in Kolkata for zero-emission river transport? ➠ PM Narendra Modi
Who has been appointed Goodwill Ambassador for Pune Grand Tour 2026? ➠ MS Dhoni
Which team won the Vijay Hazare Trophy for the first time? ➠ Vidarbha
What rank did India achieve in the Asia Manufacturing Index 2026? ➠ Sixth
Till which financial year has the Atal Pension Yojana been extended? ➠ 2030–31
In which city will the India-AI Impact Summit 2026 be organized? ➠ New Delhi
Vidarbha won its first Vijay Hazare Trophy by defeating which team? ➠ Saurashtra
Which two states signed an MoU for Early Childhood Development? ➠ Odisha and MeghalayaPritam Singh, an Indian-origin leader, was recently removed from the post of Leader of the Opposition in which country's parliament? ➠ Singapore
Which state government has launched the second phase of the 'Pindan De Pehredar' scheme to curb drug trafficking and protect society? ➠ Punjab
Which mission's astronauts did NASA call back to Earth prematurely due to a medical emergency? ➠ Crew-11
The Asola-Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary, which has been in the news recently, is located in which state/union territory? ➠ Delhi
On the occasion of the 151st foundation day of the India Meteorological Department (IMD), in which four cities was the installation of 200 automatic weather stations (AWS) announced? ➠ Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Pune
Which Indian state's Sports University will host the first season of the Kabaddi Champions League starting from January 2026? ➠ Haryana (Sports University of Haryana)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone for the Kaziranga Elevated Corridor in which state? ➠ Assam
Who has been appointed as the new Vigilance Commissioner in the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC)? ➠ Praveen Vashista
Who is the author of the book titled Tourism and Soft Power Diplomacy: Reflections of India's G20 Presidency? ➠ Dr. Aishwarya Singh Raikwar
What was the theme of the Sixth ASEAN-India Digital Ministers' Meeting held virtually? ➠ Adaptive ASEAN: From Connectivity to Connected Intelligence
The Chatham Islands, recently in the news due to a phytoplankton bloom, are part of which country? ➠ New Zealand
Which state government launched the 'Aame Padhiba Ama Bhasare' scheme? ➠Odisha
Till which financial year has the Union Cabinet approved the continuation of the Atal Pension Yojana (APY)? ➠2030-31
In which city will the India-AI Impact Summit 2026 be organized? ➠New Delhi
Vidarbha won its first Vijay Hazare Trophy title by defeating which team? ➠ Saurashtra
Which two states signed an MoU for Early Childhood Development? ➠ Odisha and Meghalaya
Who has been appointed as the new Commissioner of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD)? ➠ Sanjeev Khirwar
What is the central theme of Republic Day 2026? ➠150 Years of Vande Mataram
On what theme will the Ministry of Culture present its tableau on Republic Day 2026? ➠ 150 Years of Vande Mataram
Whom did Raymond Lifestyle appoint as CEO? ➠ Satyaki Ghosh
Which state government approved ₹4,775 crore for the Bembbla River Irrigation Project? ➠ Maharashtra
Sunita Williams recently retired from which space organization? ➠ NASA
Air India signed a commercial cooperation framework agreement with which airline? ➠ Singapore Airlines
The National Highways Authority of India signed an agreement with whom to strengthen integrated infrastructure development? ➠ Konkan Railway
Which is the first city in Uttar Pradesh to have zero fresh garbage dumping sites? ➠ Lucknow
In which IIT did the National Health Authority organize the Federated Intelligence Hackathon for the healthcare sector? ➠ IIT Kanpur
Who launched the Electronic Personnel Licensing (EPL) services for the Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL)? ➠ DGCA
In which city was Punjab's first Dog Sanctuary opened? ➠ Ludhiana
With whom did the BCCI sign a sponsorship deal worth ₹270 crore before the 2026 IPL ➠ Google Gemini
On which date is Parakram Diwas celebrated every year in India? ➠ 23 January
What is the theme of the Ministry of Power tableau in Republic Day Parade 2026? ➠ Prakash Ganga
When is National Girl Child Day celebrated every year? ➠ 24 January
How many tableaux passed through Kartavya Path on Republic Day 2026? ➠ 30
What is the official theme for National Voters Day 2026? ➠ My India, My Vote
Who was honoured with the Ati Vishisht Rail Seva Puraskar 2025 for rescuing over 1,500 children from human trafficking? ➠Chandana Sinha
In which state was the Sardar Patel Industrial Area Scheme launched? ➠Uttar Pradesh
Which indigenous dog breeds were included in the Republic Day Parade 2026 for the first time? ➠ Mudhol Hound, Rampur Hound, Chippiparai, Kombai and Rajapalayam
Which tennis player set a world record by winning 400 Grand Slam matches? ➠Novak Djokovic
Which writer from West Bengal will receive the Padma Shri 2026 for contribution to Santali literature? ➠ Rabilal Tudu
Which Indian Coast Guard officer will receive the Vishisht Seva Medal? ➠ DIG K.S. Sitaram
Which coach was posthumously awarded the Padma Shri in 2026? ➠ Vladimir Mestvirishvili
What was the theme of the anti-drug campaign organized by the Indian Army in Arunachal Pradesh? ➠No Drugs, No Dropouts
The Siddi Badshah community, originally of African descent, is mainly found in which Indian state? ➠ Gujarat
Which award was announced for Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla after his ISS visit? ➠ Ashok Chakra
Who received the Media Award for Best Campaign in the Electronic Radio Category under the Voter Education and Awareness Campaign 2025? ➠ All India Radio (News Services Division)
What was the slogan of the 16th National Voters' Day celebrated on 25 January 2026? ➠ Citizen at the Center of Indian Democracy
Operation Sahyadri Checkmate was launched by which agency? ➠ Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI)
Which two Indian cricketers were selected for the Padma Shri Award 2026? ➠ Rohit Sharma and Harmanpreet Kaur
India participated as the Country Partner in which global food and beverage trade exhibition? ➠ Gulfood 2026
Indian Navy’s First Training Squadron (1TS) reached which country under its ongoing deployment? ➠ Thailand
ICC confirmed Scotland’s entry in the upcoming T20 World Cup replacing which team? ➠ Bangladesh
International Data Privacy Day is observed every year on which date? ➠ 28 January
Recently, a major landslide occurred on which main island of Indonesia? ➠ Java
Recently, India signed a Free Trade Agreement with which entity? ➠ European Union (EU)
Who has been appointed as Chairman and Independent Director of IndusInd Bank? ➠ Arijit Basu
Late politician Ajit Pawar was the Deputy Chief Minister of which state? ➠ Maharashtra
When is International Data Privacy Day observed every year? ➠ 28 January
A major landslide recently occurred on which main island of Indonesia? ➠ Java
At India Energy Week 2026, India signed a joint statement on energy cooperation with which country? ➠ Canada
In which Indian state is the Achanakmar Tiger Reserve located? ➠ Chhattisgarh
Which state celebrated the first anniversary of the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC)? ➠ Uttarakhand
What is the unique feature of the upcoming Census 2027? ➠ It will be India’s first Digital Census
Prof. V. Kamakoti, recently awarded the Padma Shri, is the Director of which institute?➠ IIT Madras
Hindalco Industries announced a $2.3 billion expansion project for an aluminum smelter in which state? ➠ Odisha
The Delhi Government signed an MoU with which entity to provide collateral-free loans up to ₹10 crore for MSMEs? ➠ CGTMSE
PM Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated the fourth edition of which event on 27 January 2026? ➠ India Energy Week (IEW) 2026
What was the theme of the 25th Bharat Rang Mahotsav held in New Delhi? ➠ Dialogue of Cultures
The newly discovered species Lepidagathis konkanensis was found in which state? ➠ Maharashtra
Which prominent politician and Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra recently died in a plane crash? ➠ Ajit Pawar
Which campaign’s second phase was launched by NITI Aayog? ➠ Sampoornata Abhiyan
What was the theme of the annual NCC PM Rally 2026? ➠ Nation First – Dutiful Youth
Where will the smart integrated fishing harbor approved under PM Matsya Sampada Yojana be constructed? ➠ Mayabunder, Andaman & Nicobar Islands
Which telecom company launched nationwide Voice over Wi-Fi (VoWiFi) service? ➠ BSNL
India concluded negotiations for a historic FTA with which union? ➠ European Union (EU)
Who launched the advanced AI tool ‘AlphaGenome’? ➠ Google
PFRDA formed the SAARG committee for NPS review under whose chairmanship? ➠ Narayan Ramachandran
Which police force became the first in India to integrate Aadhaar with the PATHIK app? ➠ Ahmedabad Police
A rare mushroom was discovered in the oak forests of which state? ➠ Uttarakhand
Where did PM Narendra Modi launch the PM SVANidhi Credit Card? ➠ Kerala
Who received the Best Tableau Award in Republic Day Parade 2026? ➠ Maharashtra’s Ganeshotsav Tableau
Which state declared 2026 as the “Year of Agriculture”? ➠ Madhya Pradesh
When was Indian Newspaper Day 2026 celebrated? ➠ 29 January
From when will the Solid Waste Management Rules 2026 come into force? ➠ 1 April 2026
According to the Economic Survey 2025–26, what is India’s projected real GDP growth for FY 2026? ➠ 7.4%
Where will India’s first AI-enabled state university be started? ➠ Uttar Pradesh
Who approved the USD-backed stablecoin recently? ➠ UAE
Ratnagiri, Udayagiri, and Lalitgiri Buddhist sites belong to which state? ➠ Odisha
Which country successfully completed the first sea trial of its indigenous submarine ‘Narwhal’? ➠ Taiwan
Martyrs’ Day observed on 30 January is associated with whom? ➠ Mahatma Gandhi
HAL signed an agreement with the United Aircraft Corporation of which country for SJ-100 aircraft production? ➠ Russia
Where did Meghalaya’s first state-led Spice Festival commence? ➠Mumbai
Who launched the ‘PAIMANA’ web-based portal? ➠ Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
Who became the first woman pilot of the Indian Army to fly the Rudra armed helicopter? ➠ Hansja Sharma
Which country secured the top position in the Global Soft Power Index 2026? ➠ United States of America

Feb 2026

The Supreme Court has declared the Right to Menstrual Health as a part of which Article of the Constitution? ➠ Article 21 (Right to Life and Personal Liberty)
Who has taken oath as the first woman Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra? ➠ Sunetra Pawar
Which country’s museum has decided to return three ancient bronze sculptures (including Shiva Nataraja) to India? ➠ USA (Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art)
The Central Government has launched a pilot project to use Digital Food Coupons via mobile instead of Ration Cards in which regions? ➠ Chandigarh, Puducherry and 3 districts of Gujarat
Who has been nominated by Donald Trump as the next Chairman of the US Federal Reserve? ➠ Kevin Warsh
Which team won the 72nd Senior National Women’s Kabaddi Championship title? ➠ Haryana
Which airport was chosen as the best airport of the year at Wings India 2026? ➠ Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI), Delhi
Who won the women’s singles title at the Australian Open 2026 held in Melbourne? ➠ Elena Rybakina
Which institution secured the first position nationwide in the Times B-School Ranking 2026? ➠ Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT)
Which historical festival, referred to as the first Kumbh Mela of South India, was recently held in Kerala? ➠ Mahamagha Mahotsav
Which two new sites from India have been added to the Ramsar list? ➠ Patna Bird Sanctuary and Chhari-Dhand
Which edition of the Surajkund International Self-Reliant Crafts Festival is being held in Haryana? ➠ 39th edition
Which Maharatna company launched the competition called ‘SAIL-e-BRATION’? ➠ Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL)
Where did the 39th Indian International Leather Fair (IILF) begin? ➠ Chennai
Which anniversary will the Indian Coast Guard celebrate on February 1, 2026? ➠ 50th Foundation Day
Nirmala Sitharaman broke whose record to become the longest-serving Finance Minister of India? ➠ C. D. Deshmukh
Who launched the Centre of Excellence “CHAKRA” for financing emerging sectors? ➠ State Bank of India (SBI)
Patna Bird Sanctuary of which state has been included in the Ramsar List? ➠ Uttar Pradesh
Which country is the partner country of Haryana’s 39th Surajkund International Crafts Festival? ➠ Egypt
India’s first Mega Shipbuilding Cluster is related to which state? ➠Tamil Nadu
Where was the country’s first Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Advocate Training and Research Centre inaugurated? ➠ Navi Mumbai
Where was the second India–Arab Foreign Ministers’ Meeting held? ➠ New Delhi
Operation Herof Phase-2 is related to which country? ➠ Pakistan
Who launched the nationwide initiative ‘MY Bharat Budget Quest 2026’? ➠ Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya
In Union Budget 2026-27, the Safe Harbour limit for IT services was increased to how much? ➠ ₹2,000 crore
Who was appointed as the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Eastern Air Command of the Indian Air Force? ➠ Air Marshal Inderpal Singh Walia
In which category did the Dalai Lama win his first Grammy Award? ➠ Best Audio Book, Narrative & Storytelling Recording
Which state became India’s largest renewable energy hub with a 16.5% share? ➠ Gujarat
Under the India-US Trade Deal, the tariff on Indian goods was reduced to what percentage? ➠ 18 percent
What is the total allocation for the Ministry of Education in Budget 2026-27? ➠ ₹1,39,289.48 crore
Which helicopter will the Indian Air Force display at the Singapore Airshow 2026? ➠ ALH Dhruv
Air Marshal Inderpal Singh Walia has been appointed as the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of which command? ➠ Eastern Air Command
Which city is hosting the Asian Rifle and Pistol Shooting Championship 2026? ➠ New Delhi
The country’s first UAV Testing and Innovation Corridor was announced at Rangelunda Airport in which state? ➠ Odisha
The Orange Economy is related to which type of activities? ➠ Knowledge-based economic activities
Who launched the statewide ‘Mukhyamantri Gramotthan Yojana’? ➠ Gujarat Government
Who won the Australian Open men’s singles title? ➠ Carlos Alcaraz
Where did Devika Sihag win her first BWF Super 300 title? ➠ Thailand
Where was the Thaipusam Festival 2026 organized? ➠ Tamil Nadu
Where was the regional centre of CSIR–National Institute of Oceanography inaugurated? ➠ Visakhapatnam
How much investment was announced for transforming Indian Railways in Budget 2026-27? ➠ ₹2.93 lakh crore
Which spiritual saint was honored at the Grammy Awards 2026? ➠ Dalai Lama
What percentage has the 16th Finance Commission fixed as the states’ share in the divisible pool? ➠ 41%
Who approved a USD 830 million loan for India’s PM-SETU scheme? ➠ World Bank
In which states was the development of dedicated Rare Earth Corridors announced? ➠ Odisha, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu
Yumnam Khemchand Singh was elected as the new Chief Minister of which state? ➠ Manipur
The sacred Devnimori relics of Lord Buddha discovered in which state reached Sri Lanka for an exhibition? ➠ Gujarat
Which is the world’s first private space station currently in the news? ➠ Haven-1
In which states was the development of Turtle Trails announced in the Union Budget? ➠ Odisha, Karnataka and Kerala
Where did DRDO successfully test the Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet (SFDR) technology? ➠ Odisha
Which European country announced a ban on social media for children under 16 years of age? ➠ Spain
Where did the India–Kyrgyzstan joint military exercise ‘KHANJAR’ begin? ➠ Assam
When was World Cancer Day 2026 observed? ➠ 4 February
Who was the runner-up of the U-19 Cricket World Cup 2026? ➠ England
Which institution secured first position in the overall ranking of Times B-School Ranking 2026? ➠ Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT)
Which district became India’s first district to achieve 100% insurance coverage? ➠ Alwar (Rajasthan)
Where has Airbus inaugurated a Centre of Excellence for aerospace research? ➠ Gujarat
Who has been honored with the Global Teacher Prize 2026? ➠ Rubal Nagi
Where was the COP15 journalists’ conference on biodiversity held recently? ➠ Montreal, Canada
With which northeastern state has the Government of India signed a historic agreement for FNTA? ➠ Nagaland
Who won the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 title? ➠ Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
Where was the 9th edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha held? ➠ New Delhi
Under which Article has the Supreme Court declared period health as a fundamental right? ➠ Article 21
Where did DRDO conduct the successful test of the Agni-3 intermediate-range ballistic missile? ➠ Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha
Where was the 12th Asian Indoor Athletics Championships organized? ➠ Tianjin, China
Which country's Queen joined the Army as a reservist to support military efforts? ➠ Queen Maxima of the Netherlands
The Right to Disconnect Bill aims to protect employees from what? ➠ Work-related calls/emails after office hours
Which Indian won the gold medal in the men's 10-meter air rifle event at the Asian Shooting Championships? ➠ Rudraksh Patil
The RBI increased the collateral-free loan limit for MSMEs from ₹10 lakh to how much? ➠ ₹20 lakh
What is the maximum compensation amount customers will receive in low-value digital fraud cases according to RBI? ➠ Up to ₹25,000
In which city was the foundation stone for India’s Quantum Valley laid? ➠ Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh
The New START treaty is a strategic arms reduction agreement between which two countries? ➠ USA and Russia
Who received both the Man of the Match award in the U-19 World Cup 2026 final and the Man of the Series award? ➠ Vaibhav Suryavanshi
Who is the captain of the Indian team for the T20 World Cup 2026? ➠ Suryakumar Yadav
Kuno National Park is located in which Indian state? ➠Madhya Pradesh
From which state did Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan launch the nationwide pulses revolution? ➠ Madhya Pradesh
Who became the first female member from Iran elected to the International Olympic Committee (IOC)? ➠ Soraya Aghai
Which campaign was launched by Delhi Police to curb weapon display and criminal fear on social media? ➠ Operation Shastra
Patna Bird Sanctuary was declared the 97th Ramsar wetland site. In which state is it located? ➠Uttar Pradesh
Chhari-Dhand was declared the 98th Ramsar wetland in which state? ➠ Gujarat
Who won the men’s singles title at the Australian Open 2026? ➠ Carlos Alcaraz
Who won the women’s singles title at the Australian Open 2026? ➠ Elena Rybakina
Which organization declared Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps a terrorist group?➠ European Union (EU)
Which state government set a Guinness World Record by distributing e-cycles to 5555 women and female students in 24 hours? ➠ Telangana
Which state’s Living Root Bridges were nominated for UNESCO 2026–27 World Heritage Assessment? ➠ Meghalaya
Which year has been declared by the United Nations as the International Year of Women Farmers? ➠ 2026
In which city was the PM SVANidhi Credit Card launched? ➠ Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Indian Coast Guard Day is celebrated every year on which date? ➠ 1 February
Who became the youngest person to execute both a bank shot in pool and a double pot in snooker? ➠ Jude Owens
The JALAJ Livelihood Centres initiative is jointly implemented by Namami Gange Mission and which institution? ➠ Wildlife Institute of India (WII)
Pechora missile is classified as which type of air defence system? ➠ Surface-to-Air Missile
Which ministry launched the PAIMANA portal for monitoring major infrastructure projects? ➠ Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI)
Which intermediate-range ballistic missile has DRDO successfully tested in Odisha? ➠ Agni-III
By defeating which team did India win the SAFF U-19 Women’s Football title? ➠ Bangladesh
V.O. Chidambaranar became India’s first port to deploy a fully anti-drone system. It is related to which state? ➠ Tamil Nadu
Who issued India’s first fully digital FPI license? ➠ Kotak Mahindra Bank
Which state inaugurated its first women-led industrial park? ➠ Karnataka
Who acquired a 52.63% stake in Rural Electrification Corporation Limited? ➠ Power Finance Corporation (PFC)
The Fuego volcano became active in which country? ➠ Guatemala
Which Indian state became the second to publish a Comprehensive Bird Atlas? ➠ Goa
Where did ZSI discover the new ‘bio-warrior’ marine worm? ➠ West Bengal
India signed 11 agreements including digital payments and semiconductors with Malaysia.
Nikos Dendias, Defence Minister of Greece, recently visited India.
The US invited India to join the ‘Pax Silica’ initiative for a secure silicon supply chain.
Elavenil Valarivan and Arjun Babuta won gold in the 10m Air Rifle Mixed Team event.
The BOXAM Elite International Boxing Tournament was held in La Nucia, Spain.
Uttarakhand entered the Ranji Trophy semi-finals for the first time.
Sarla Aviation is conducting trial runs for India’s electric air taxis in Bengaluru.
Darma Valley is located in Uttarakhand.
Dr. Ashok Kumar Singh was selected for Padma Shri for developing more than 25 varieties of Basmati rice.
Thanya Nathan C. became the first visually challenged woman judge in the Kerala Judicial Service.
The Black Swan Summit India 2026 was organized in Bhubaneswar.
India ranked 4th in the Global Firepower Index 2026.
Manu Bhaker won the silver medal in the 25m pistol event at the Asian Championships.
South Korea enacted the world’s first comprehensive AI law called the AI Basic Act.
Which Union AYUSH Minister inaugurated the Chintan Shivir in New Delhi on the occasion of 25 years of the National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB)? ➠ Prataprao Jadhav
Where was the two-day “Road to AI Impact Summit 2026” organized? ➠ Dubai
DRDO signed an MoU with which organization for collaborative research? ➠ Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
Which ministry constituted the Renke Commission to examine issues related to Denotified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Communities? ➠ Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Which ministry launched the ‘Kaushal Rath’ initiative in collaboration with AISECT? ➠ Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
Who led the Indian delegation at the World Defense Show (WDS) 2026? ➠ Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth
What is the total outlay of the Uttar Pradesh Budget 2026–27 presented by Finance Minister Suresh Khanna? ➠ ₹9,12,696.35 crore
Which state/UT announced the launch of the ‘Delhi Lakhpati Bitiya Yojana’? ➠ Delhi
How many Rafale fighter aircraft deals has the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) approved with France? ➠ 114 aircraft
How many Dornier 228 aircraft has the Defence Ministry approved for procurement from HAL? ➠ 8 aircraft
Which building complex will Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurate on 13 February 2026? ➠ Seva Teerth
In which state will ‘Exercise Vayu Shakti’ be organized? ➠ Rajasthan
Which Joint Task Force has the Indian Navy commanded for the first time recently? ➠ Combined Task Force-154 (CTF-154)
Where was the Bharat Bodhan AI Conference 2026 inaugurated? ➠ New Delhi
Who became India’s youngest male analogue astronaut? ➠ Aditya Pandya
When is National Productivity Week observed? ➠ 12 February to 18 February
What is the theme of National Productivity Week 2026? ➠ Clusters as Growth Engine: Maximizing Productivity in MSMEs
When is World Radio Day observed every year? ➠ 13 February
Where has the Government of India approved two new telescopes NLST and NLOT? ➠ Ladakh
What rank did India secure in the Network Readiness Index 2025? ➠ 45th Rank
The book ‘Four Stars of Destiny’ is related to whom? ➠ Manoj Mukund Naravane
What position did India secure in Transparency International’s Global Corruption Perception Index 2025? ➠ 91st Rank
Who laid the foundation stone of the Sharada River Corridor? ➠ Uttarakhand Government
Which base year has the Central Government fixed for GDP and IIP? ➠ 2022–23
When was the International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2026 observed? ➠ 11 February
To whom has the Asian Development Bank approved a $182 million loan for flood and erosion management of the Brahmaputra? ➠ Assam
By which year has Union Health Minister J. P. Nadda launched a nationwide MDA campaign to eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis? ➠2027
Where has the country’s second Tulip Garden been inaugurated? ➠ Palampur, Himachal Pradesh
Where was the PRIYA trial on Vitamin B12 conducted? ➠ Pune
Where has India’s first ‘Musical Road’ been unveiled? ➠ Mumbai
The Supreme Court imposed a ban on stem cell therapy for treatment of which disease? ➠ Autism
World Radio Day is celebrated every year on which date? ➠ 13 February
With which country has the Indian Air Force conducted the ‘In-Situ’ air exercise? ➠ Thailand
Sarvam AI, which surpassed Google Gemini and ChatGPT, belongs to which country? ➠ India
Where will the Regional Service Centre of next-generation tsunami warning system be established? ➠Andaman and Nicobar Islands
What is India's rank in the Henley Passport Index 2026? ➠ 75th
Under the PM RAHAT Scheme, up to what amount will cashless treatment be provided to road accident victims? ➠ Up to ₹1.5 lakh
Who won the gold medal in the 25m centre-fire pistol event at the Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship in New Delhi? ➠ Amanpreet Singh
Where was the flower show ‘Palash Mahotsav 2026’ inaugurated? ➠ New Delhi
Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam scheme is related to which state government? ➠ Tamil Nadu
Which company received the FIPI Award 2025 as ‘Oil & Gas Production Company of the Year’? ➠ Oil India Limited (OIL)
The RBI gave a 3-year extension to Sanjay Agarwal as MD & CEO of which bank ➠ AU Small Finance Bank
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s plane landed on a newly constructed emergency landing strip at which place in Assam? ➠ Dibrugarh
The Kumar Bhaskar Varma Bridge spans which river? ➠ Brahmaputra
The Tamsa River is a tributary of which river? ➠ Ganga River
Who was elected as the first female member from Iran to the International Olympic Committee (IOC)? ➠ Soraya Aghai
Which historical festival, called the first Kumbh Mela of South India, was held in Thirunavaya, Kerala? ➠ Mahamagha Mahotsav
Where did the 39th Indian International Leather Fair (IILF) begin? ➠ Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Who is India’s Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) under whose supervision the Economic Survey 2025–26 was prepared? ➠ V. Anantha Nageswaran
Which district of Madhya Pradesh was selected for the pilot project under the world’s largest food storage scheme in the cooperative sector? ➠Balaghat
Who has taken oath as the new Prime Minister of Bangladesh? ➠ Tarique Rahman
Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda inaugurated two national AI-related initiatives in healthcare at which programme? ➠ Bharat AI Summit 2026
Who won the BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year 2025 award? ➠ Smriti Mandhana
Who is organizing the Goa Maritime Conference 2026 at the Naval War College, Goa? ➠ Indian Navy
What is the total length of the underwater twin tube road-cum-rail tunnel to be built beneath the Brahmaputra River? ➠ 33.7 kilometres
In which state was the BioAsia 2026 International Summit inaugurated recently? ➠ Telangana
Under ‘Operation Stripes’, an adult male tiger was released in Papikonda National Park. This park is located in which state? ➠ Andhra Pradesh
Who inaugurated the first edition of Mumbai Climate Week at the Jio World Convention Centre? ➠ Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis
Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched farmers’ digital companion ‘Bharat Vistar’ from which city? ➠ Jaipur
How many new universities has the Uttar Pradesh government announced to establish in the state recently? ➠ Two
Who has been appointed as the President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)? ➠ Prasanna Kumar
Who launched Bodhan AI? ➠ Ministry of Education
Tamil-Brahmi inscriptions were discovered on the tombs of the Valley of the Kings in which country? ➠ Egypt
The Asian Development Bank approved a $182 million loan for flood and erosion management of the Brahmaputra River to which state? ➠ Assam
Which state handed over the investigation of the country’s first bioterrorism-related case to the NIA? ➠ Gujarat
IIT Bombay signed an agreement with which university for the Center of AI Manufacturing? ➠ Columbia University
NIPL signed an agreement with which country’s PayNet for cross-border QR payment? ➠ Malaysia
How much budget has the Union Cabinet approved for the Urban Challenge Fund (UCF)? ➠ ₹1 lakh crore
Which state became the first in India to draft and approve a Comprehensive Urban Policy? ➠ Kerala
According to the ADR report, which political party received the highest donation from electoral trusts? ➠ Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
India upgraded its relations to a ‘Special Global Strategic Partnership’ with which country? ➠ France
On which date did Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurate the India AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam? ➠ 19 February 2026
Which team defeated Bengal to reach the Ranji Trophy final for the first time? ➠ Jammu and Kashmir
Which Union Minister launched the IndiaAI Mission 2.0? ➠ Ashwini Vaishnaw
Which ministry launched the ‘AI Impact Startup Book’ at the India AI Impact Summit 2026? ➠ Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
How much funding has the Haryana government approved for solar-powered micro-irrigation projects in four districts? ➠ ₹402 crore
In which state was the Banglar Yuva Sathi Scheme launched? ➠ West Bengal
IICA renewed its MoU with which university to strengthen academic cooperation and capacity building? ➠ NALSAR University of Law
Who declared tidal flooding as a state-specific disaster? ➠Kerala
Thanya Nathan became the first blind judge of which state? ➠ Kerala
Reliance Consumer Products formed a joint venture with TGI Group in which country? ➠ Nigeria
Who launched the ‘Vikram’ LLM? ➠ Sarvam AI
The ‘Piton de la Fournaise’ volcano is related to which place? ➠ Réunion Island
Where did the Indian Army host the first UN fellowship training program on SALW control? ➠ Madhya Pradesh
Where was the lost ancient city ‘Charax Spasinou’ found under sand? ➠ Iraq
Where will India’s first Jain Chadar Mahotsav be organized? ➠ Jaisalmer
Where did the European Union inaugurate the European Legal Gateway Office for the first time? ➠ New Delhi
Who announced the ‘America–India Connect’ subsea cable initiative? ➠ Google
What base year has the Government of India set for the Merchandise Trade Index? ➠ FY 2022–23
Where did Union Minister Amit Shah launch Vibrant Village Programme-II? ➠ Assam
When was International Mother Language Day 2026 observed? ➠ 21 February
In which country has the Gentoo penguin become the first bird species to be infected with H5 avian influenza? ➠ Australia
With which Indian company has OpenAI partnered to build an AI data centre? ➠ Tata Group
Where did Union Health Minister J. P. Nadda launch the tetanus and diphtheria vaccine? ➠ Himachal Pradesh
Under the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS), where was the Namo Bharat train inaugurated? ➠ Meerut
Where did Padma awardee Pankaj Advani win the first Liber Win Champions Cup 2026 title? ➠ Karnataka
Who has been appointed as the Chair of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS)? ➠ India
What position did India secure in the Global AI Brain Race 2026? ➠ Sixth
Under the revised BharatNet Programme, with which state government has the Digital Bharat Nidhi signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC)? ➠ Andhra Pradesh
Which operation was launched by the Indian Army to rescue tourists stranded due to heavy snowfall in high-altitude areas of East Sikkim? ➠ Operation Himrahat
Who has been appointed as the CEO of Microsoft Gaming by Microsoft? ➠ Asha Sharma
India has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for cooperation in the postal sector with which country? ➠ Brazil
Where did Union Home Minister Amit Shah recently lay the foundation stone of the 10th Battalion Headquarters of Assam Police? ➠ Kamrup
What new name has been approved by the Modi Cabinet for the state of Kerala? ➠ Keralam
How much fund has the Central Government released for preparations of Haridwar Kumbh 2027? ➠₹500 crore
Which Union Minister launched the National Monetisation Pipeline (NMP) 2.0 in New Delhi? ➠ Nirmala Sitharaman
Odisha has signed an MoU with which state to strengthen childhood care and development? ➠ Meghalaya
Who inaugurated the Tourism Leadership Summit 2026 organized by the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF)? ➠ Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan
Under which project is the Indian Navy inducting its third ship ‘Anjadip’ to enhance anti-submarine warfare capabilities? ➠ ASW-SWC Project
In which city will the 7th edition of Asia Economic Dialogue 2026 be held? ➠ Pune
In which state will India’s first dedicated Quantum and Artificial Intelligence University campus be established? ➠ Andhra Pradesh
Where is the 6th edition of the Khelo India Winter Games being organized? ➠ Gulmarg
At which international airport has the Union Cabinet approved major expansion of the civil enclave recently? ➠ Srinagar International Airport
Which Union Minister inaugurated the Pusa Krishi Vigyan Mela being held in New Delhi? ➠ Shivraj Singh Chouhan
From where is the Central Government launching the CBDC-based food subsidy distribution pilot project under PMGKAY? ➠ Puducherry
Who has been nominated as the Chairperson of the India–Austria Parliamentary Friendship Group for the 18th Lok Sabha? ➠ Rajeev Shukla
Where is the 16th edition of the India–USA Joint Special Forces Exercise “Vajra Prahar” being held? ➠ Himachal Pradesh
Where will the Professional Squash Association (PSA) Copper Event 2026 be organized? ➠ Mumbai
Which ministry is organizing the National Arogya Mela 2026? ➠ Ministry of AYUSH
India has recently signed a joint statement on a Free Trade Agreement with which organization? ➠ Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)
Who flagged off the closing ceremony of ‘Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan’ in New Delhi? ➠ Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a two-day state visit starting from 25 February 2025 to which country? ➠ Israel
Which country’s parliament awarded Prime Minister Narendra Modi the “Speaker of the Knesset Medal”? Israel
Where was the National SC-ST Hub Mega Awareness Programme organized by the Government of India’s MSME Ministry? ➠ Itanagar
In which state has the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) established a high-security data centre to strengthen critical financial infrastructure? ➠ Odisha
In which district of Bihar did Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurate and e-lay foundation stones for several SSB infrastructure projects? ➠ Araria
UIDAI has partnered with which company to display Aadhaar centres across the country on Google Maps? ➠ Google
Which Union Minister inaugurated the Chungthang-Lachen Axis and the 400-feet Bailey Suspension Taram Chu Bridge in North Sikkim? ➠Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth
Who became the first political leader to cross 100 million followers on Instagram recently? ➠Prime Minister Narendra Modi
The Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC) has partnered with which institution for collaboration on research and technical contributions? ➠ IIT Kharagpur
Who has been unanimously elected as the National President of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP)? ➠ Sunetra Pawar
Which joint military exercise between India and Japan is currently being held at Chaubattia in Almora district of Uttarakhand? ➠ Dharma Guardian
At which port has the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways approved the development of a jetty with facilities for handling green hydrogen, ammonia and other liquid cargo? ➠ Paradip Port
What is the name of the fourth Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) recently inducted into the Indian Navy? ➠ Anjadip
Which indigenous Light Combat Helicopter did President Droupadi Murmu recently fly in? ➠ Prachand
India has recently signed 17 agreements with which country? ➠ Israel
In which state did Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Dr. L. Murugan inaugurate a 10-kilowatt FM relay transmitter of Akashvani? ➠ Karnataka
The Nagaland Skill and Entrepreneurship Development Mission signed an MoU with which organization to promote entrepreneurship and CSR convergence? ➠ Krishi Direct Trade
Which university recently launched the third edition of the multi-genre youth festival ‘Goonj 2026’? ➠ University of Jammu
In which city of Gujarat was the Mobile Passport Van service launched for citizens recently? ➠ Bhuj (for residents of Kutch)

March 2026

Who has been appointed as the new Chairperson of the Commission of Inquiry investigating the violence in Manipur? ➤➤➤ Justice Balbir Singh Chauhan
Where is the recently discussed Gauribidanur Radio Telescope located? ➤➤➤ Bengaluru
Recently, the Indian Navy inducted the third fleet of which ASW-SWC category? ➤➤➤ INS Anjadip
Recently, who has deployed the ‘Snow Leopard’ police battalion? ➤➤➤ Jammu and Kashmir
Recently, where has the Indian Air Force exercise ‘Vayu Shakti’ started? ➤➤➤Rajasthan
The award ‘Zero Prize’ recently launched by the Government of India is related to which of the following? ➤➤➤ Reducing Pollution
Recently discussed Operation Ghazab Lil-Haq is related to which of the following? ➤➤➤ Afghanistan – Pakistan
Recently, NIELIT has signed an agreement with which state to start India’s first dedicated Quantum and AI university campus? ➤➤➤ Andhra Pradesh
Where will the Government of India launch the HPV vaccine campaign against cervical cancer? ➤➤➤ Ajmer
Recently, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh launched India’s first State Innovation Mission (SIM) in which state? ➤➤➤Tripura
Recently, India signed three agreements on critical minerals, renewable energy and culture with which country? ➤➤➤ Canada
Which city of Uttar Pradesh recently created a new Guinness World Record by planting more than 2.51 lakh saplings in one hour? ➤➤➤ Varanasi
Which Union Minister announced a special edition of “Inspiring Women Through Action (ASMITA) League – Achieving Sports Milestone” in New Delhi? ➤➤➤ Raksha Nikhil Khadse
Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of infrastructure projects worth over ₹4,400 crore in which city of Tamil Nadu? ➤➤➤ Madurai
On which date will the 8th Jan Aushadhi Diwas be observed? ➤➤➤ 7 March
In which State/UT were the Lakhpati Bitiya Scheme, Saheli Pink Smart Card, Meri Poonji Mera Adhikar and Free LPG Cylinder Scheme launched recently? ➤➤➤ Delhi
Where did Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh recently inaugurate the “Central Facility for Recombinant Cells and Sensors”? ➤➤➤ Thiruvananthapuram
Where is the three-day Mizoram Flower Festival being organized? ➤➤➤ Mirik, Darjeeling Hills
Under the Delhi Government’s ‘Lakhpati Bitiya Scheme’, what is the total amount to be deposited in the name of daughters? ➤➤➤ ₹56,000
Recently, nine cheetahs brought from Botswana were released in which National Park of India? ➤➤➤ Kuno National Park
Recently, India signed a $2.6 billion uranium deal with which country? ➤➤➤ Canada
‘Tribes Art Fest 2026’ was inaugurated by which Union Minister? ➤➤➤ Jual Oram
Under ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’, online registration for Yuva Sangam Phase VI has been started by which ministry? ➤➤➤ Ministry of Education
Recently, the Ministry of Defence signed deals worth how many crore rupees for ALH Mk-III (MR) helicopters and VL-Shtil missiles? ➤➤➤ ₹5,083 crore
Recently, the ‘Dol Jatra’ festival was organized in which state, known as one of the most vibrant Vaishnav festivals of the state? ➤➤➤ Assam
Who released 16 publications highlighting Tamil heritage, culture and civilizational thought in New Delhi recently? ➤➤➤ Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan
India will host the ‘India Steel 2026’ Summit in which city? ➤➤➤ New Delhi
‘Tribes Art Fest 2026’ was organized in collaboration with which organizations? ➤➤➤ FICCI and NGMA
United Nations World Wildlife Day (WWD) is observed every year on which date? ➤➤➤ 3 March
Which has become the first government hospital in India to introduce a non-CT based knee robotic surgical system? ➤➤➤ IMS BHU Trauma Centre (Varanasi)
'Operation Epic Fury', seen in the news recently, is a military operation launched by which country against Iran? ➤➤➤ United States of America
'Operation Lion's Roar', recently seen in the news, is a military operation launched by which country against Iran? ➤➤➤ Israel
Who has become the first athlete from the Siddi community of Gujarat to be selected for the Commonwealth and Asian Games? ➤➤➤ Rohit Majgul (Judo)
Where will the India Electricity Summit 2026 be organised by the Ministry of Power? ➤➤➤ New Delhi
What is the interest rate fixed by the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) on EPF deposits for the financial year 2025-26? ➤➤➤ 8.25%
Recently with whom has the Ladakh Forest and Environment Department signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for conservation of fragile ecology and majestic species? ➤➤➤Indian Army
The 'Attukal Pongala' festival, which was in the news recently, is mainly celebrated in which state of India? ➤➤➤ Kerala
The recently held 'Jan Aushadhi Week 2026' is being organised by which Ministry of the Government of India? ➤➤➤ Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
Who will be the chief guest at the 11th 'Raisina Dialogue' to be held in New Delhi in the year 2026? ➤➤➤ Alexander Stubb
Which city will host the India Steel 2026 summit to be held in April 2026? ➤➤➤ New Delhi
In which state was the 'Dol Jatra' festival recently organised, which is considered to be one of the most vibrant Vaishnav festivals of the state? ➤➤➤ Assam
Who is the author of the book "Mahatma: A Great Communicator" which was in news recently? ➤➤➤ Dheeraj Kakadiya
Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has set a record of being the world's most followed politician by crossing the 30 million subscriber mark on which social media platform? ➤➤➤ YouTube
Recently, who has launched India’s first AI-driven skill census ‘Saksham’? ➤➤➤ Maharashtra
Recently, who became India’s 93rd Grandmaster? ➤➤➤ Aarav Dengla
Recently, where was the discovery of the 67,800-year-old rock art ‘Hand Stencil’ made ➤➤➤ Indonesia
Recently, the first blue bond ‘LKR’ traded by India’s International Financial Services Centre is related to which country? ➤➤➤ Sri Lanka
Recently, who has launched ‘Project Hanuman’ to address increasing human-wildlife conflict? ➤➤➤ Andhra Pradesh
Recently, when was World Wildlife Day 2026 observed? ➤➤➤ 3 March
Recently, who launched the AI-backed mobile app ‘Finsider’? ➤➤➤ Reliance (Jio Finance)
Who is the chief guest of the 11th Raisina Dialogue? ➤➤➤ Alexander Stubb (President of Finland)
Recently, Jishnu Dev Varma (Governor of Telangana) has been appointed as the Governor of which state? ➤➤➤ Maharashtra
The final result of UPSC CSE 2025 has been declared. Who secured AIR 1? ➤➤➤ Anuj Agnihotri
The final match of ICC T20 World Cup 2026 will be played between which two teams? ➤➤➤ India and New Zealand
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis presented the state budget for 2026–27 with an outlay of how many crore rupees? ➤➤➤ ₹7,69,467 crore
The Geological Survey of India (GSI) celebrated which foundation day on 04 March 2026?➤➤➤ 176th
Mobile World Congress 2026 was organized in which city? ➤➤➤ Barcelona (Spain)
Who is the chief guest at the inaugural session of the 11th edition of Raisina Dialogue? ➤➤➤ President of Finland
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah unveiled which two mascots for Census 2027? ➤➤➤ Pragati and Vikas
Recently, when was the International Day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness 2026 observed? ➤➤➤ 5 March
Recently, which poisonous gas leaked from a chemical unit in Palghar, Maharashtra? ➤➤➤ Oleum
Recently, the late H. K. Dua was associated with which profession? ➤➤➤ Journalist, Ambassador, Media Advisor
Recently, the world’s largest acidic geyser ‘Echinus’ erupted in Yellowstone National Park of which country? ➤➤➤ USA
Recently, high school students from which state launched the mini satellite ‘Vikko Sat-1’ using a helium balloon? ➤➤➤ Tamil Nadu
Recently, the Attukal Pongala festival was celebrated in which state? ➤➤➤ Kerala
Recently, India signed a uranium supply agreement with which country in March 2026? ➤➤➤ Canada
Recently, Safina Hussain, founder of Educate Girls and included among TIME Women of the Year 2026, is associated with which state? ➤➤➤ Rajasthan
Recently, Finn Allen scored the fastest T20 World Cup century in 33 balls. He is associated with which team? ➤➤➤ New Zealand
Recently, Union Minister Amit Shah unveiled which mascots for Census 2027? ➤➤➤Pragati and Vikas
Through which platform is the ‘Viksit Bharat Yuva Connect Programme’ being organized? ➤➤➤ MY Bharat (Mera Yuva Bharat)
Who won the ‘Player of the Match’ award in the final of the T20 World Cup 2026? ➤➤➤ Jasprit Bumrah
PM Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of development projects worth about how many rupees in Delhi? ➤➤➤ ₹33,500 crore
Where is the second edition of the Fit India Carnival being organized? ➤➤➤ Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi
After the drought caused by the El Niño effect, India sent 1000 metric tonnes of rice as humanitarian aid to which East African country? ➤➤➤Malawi
Recently, which airport has been declared to be established as an international airport by the Union Cabinet? ➤➤➤ Madurai Airport (Tamil Nadu)
Who inaugurated the new NDSA office and launched key digital initiatives for dam safety recently? ➤➤➤ C. R. Patil
Which ministry will organize the national conference of elected women representatives under the ‘Sashakt Panchayat-Netri Abhiyan’ on 11 March 2026? ➤➤➤Ministry of Panchayati Raj
The joint military exercise ‘LAMITIYE-2026’ is being conducted between India and which country? ➤➤➤ Seychelles
Who inaugurated the 40th edition of AAHAR 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi?➤➤➤ Piyush Goyal
Who released the document ‘Defence Force Vision 2047: A Roadmap for a Future-Ready Indian Army’? ➤➤➤ Rajnath Singh
Which country is participating as the partner country for AAHAR 2026? ➤➤➤ Italy
How much cash reward has the BCCI announced for the T20 World Cup winning team? ➤➤➤ ₹131 crore
When is the foundation day of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) observed?➤➤➤ 10 March
Recently, where did Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurate India’s first ring metro? ➤➤➤ Delhi
According to SIPRI, which country was the world's largest arms importer during 2021–25? ➤➤➤ Ukraine
Recently, which country has become the first in the European Union to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV and syphilis? ➤➤➤ Denmark
Recently discussed ‘Team Kalki’ is related to what? ➤➤➤ Drug Racket (NCB Anti-Drug Operation)
Recently, who announced the ‘Nirbhaya Nisha’ initiative for women’s safety at night? ➤➤➤ Kerala
Who started the ‘Say No to Proxy Sarpanch’ campaign? ➤➤➤ Ministry of Panchayati Raj
Who has recently been chosen as the new Supreme Leader of Iran? ➤➤➤ Mojtaba Khamenei
The second Indian Bison Fest was organized in Debrigarh Sanctuary of which ➤➤➤
Odisha
Recently, scientists discovered “dark oxygen” at ~4,000 m depth in the Pacific Ocean. It is produced from what? ➤➤➤ Polymetallic Nodules
From which state will the 22nd installment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme be released? ➤➤➤ Assam
Where is the Bharat Space Conclave 2026 organized by FICCI being held? ➤➤➤ New Delhi
In which state did Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurate development projects worth about ₹11,000 crore? ➤➤➤ Kerala
Who recently took oath as the Governor of West Bengal? ➤➤➤ R. N. Ravi
Who inaugurated the ‘Global Conference on Women in Agri-Food Systems 2026’ in New Delhi? ➤➤➤ President Droupadi Murmu
DPIIT signed an agreement with which company to collaborate in cooling and smart ecosystem? ➤➤➤ Voltas Limited
Which programme has UIDAI launched to further strengthen Aadhaar security? ➤➤➤ Bug Bounty Programme
Which ministry launched the upgraded version of the National Youth Parliament Scheme web portal recently? ➤➤➤ Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs
Who released the second annual ‘Fiscal Health Index’ report recently? ➤➤➤ NITI Aayog
Under which scheme has the Central Government approved 104 research and development projects worth ₹271 crore for 6G technology? ➤➤➤ Telecom Technology Development Fund (TTDF) Scheme
Who will organize the first national conference on Cold Water Fisheries at Sher-e-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC) in Jammu & Kashmir? ➤➤➤ Department of Fisheries, Government of India
Who launched the upgraded Rajmarg Pravesh Online Portal recently? ➤➤➤ Nitin Gadkari
Who organized the Demo Day for 18 startups under Cohort-II of the ‘Samarth’ Incubation Programme at NBCC Convention Hall, New Delhi? ➤➤➤ Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT)
PM Narendra Modi will launch development projects worth more than how many crores in Assam? ➤➤➤ ₹47,800 crore
In 2025, additional central assistance was approved for how many states and union territories affected by natural disasters? ➤➤➤ Six states and one Union Territory
On which quick-commerce platform was a dedicated AYUSH store launched recently? ➤➤➤ Zepto
Where was the MoU signed to develop India’s first integrated life-cycle support model for hearing-impaired persons? ➤➤➤ New Delhi
Who has assumed office as the new President of the South American country Chile recently? ➤➤➤ José Antonio Kast
India exported GI-tagged Joha rice to the UK and Italy for the first time. This rice belongs to which state? ➤➤➤ Assam
Recently, which country has signed an agreement to buy BrahMos missiles from India? ➤➤➤ Indonesia
Who has recently abolished ‘Hereditary Peers’, the system of keeping seats reserved by birth for rich people in the House of Lords? ➤➤➤ Britain
Who has topped the ‘Achiever’ category in NITI Aayog’s second Fiscal Health Index 2026? ➤➤➤ Odisha
Who was recently elected as the country’s first openly queer Member of Parliament (MP)? ➤➤➤ Menaka Guruswamy
The recently discussed ‘Project Kal and Sheshnag 150’ is related to what? ➤➤➤ Swarm Drone
Who has launched the ‘Lake and Air Watch’ initiative to monitor AQI and the health of lakes? ➤➤➤ Gujarat
Which is the second Union Territory in the country with a 99.93% literacy rate recently? ➤➤➤ Chandigarh
Who will be honored with the CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award under the BCCI Naman Awards? ➤➤➤ Rahul Dravid
Who has launched the structured Bug Bounty Programme recently? ➤➤➤ UIDAI
Who has recently launched the ‘Mukhyamantri Mawan-Dhiyan Satkar Yojana’ to provide financial help to women? ➤➤➤ Punjab
Who has recently taken oath as the Governor of West Bengal? ➤➤➤ R. N. Ravi
Where was the Bharat Space Conclave 2026 organized by FICCI held? ➤➤➤ New Delhi
Who inaugurated the ‘Global Conference on Women in Agri-Food Systems 2026’ in New Delhi? ➤➤➤ President Droupadi Murmu
DPIIT signed an agreement with which company to collaborate in cooling and smart ecosystem? ➤➤➤ Voltas Limited
How much cash reward has the BCCI announced for the T20 World Cup winning team? ➤➤➤ ₹131 crore
In which country is the joint military exercise ‘LAMITIYE-2026’ being held? ➤➤➤ Seychelles
Which country is participating as the partner country for ‘AAHAR 2026’? ➤➤➤ Italy
Who released the document ‘Defence Force Vision 2047: A Roadmap for a Future-Ready Indian Army’? ➤➤➤ Rajnath Singh
When is the foundation day of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) observed? ➤➤➤10 March
The ‘Viksit Bharat Yuva Connect Programme’ is being organized through which platform? ➤➤➤ MY Bharat (Mera Yuva Bharat)
Tennis star Jannik Sinner recently defeated Daniil Medvedev to win which title? ➤➤➤ Indian Wells Title
Where will India play its final AFC Asian Cup qualifier match against Hong Kong? ➤➤➤ Kochi
Who won the women’s singles title at Indian Wells 2026? ➤➤➤ Aryna Sabalenka
Under the Samriddh Gram Phygital Service pilot initiative, in which state was a Samriddhi Kendra inaugurated? ➤➤➤ Madhya Pradesh
Which film directed by Joachim Trier won the Oscar for Best International Feature Film? ➤➤➤ Sentimental Value
Who won the Best Actor award at the Oscars 2026? ➤➤➤ Michael B. Jordan
What is the last date for nominations and recommendations for Padma Awards 2027? ➤➤➤ 31 July 2026
Which film won the Best Picture award at the Oscars 2026? ➤➤➤ One Battle After Another
Where is Asia’s largest Tulip Garden located? ➤➤➤ Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden, Srinagar
Recently the Election Commission announced the assembly election dates for how many states/UTs? ➤➤➤ 5
Which film won the highest number of awards (six) at the Oscars 2026? ➤➤➤ One Battle After Another
Recently, who has been selected for the prestigious ‘Sangeeta Kalanidhi’ award? ➤➤➤ Jayanthi Kumaresh
Recently, which country secured the top position in the medal table of the New Delhi World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2026? ➤➤➤ India
Recently, where was the Panchu Dola festival 2026 held? ➤➤➤ Odisha
Recently, when was National Immunization Day 2026 observed? ➤➤➤ 16 March
Recently, who won the singles title of the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells? ➤➤➤ Jannik Sinner
Recently, 22 institutions of Northeast India and IIT Guwahati signed to form an academic and research consortium with Gifu University of which country? ➤➤➤ Japan
Recently, which is the first mining company in India to produce 50 million tonnes of iron ore in a single financial year? ➤➤➤ National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC)
Recently, where was the 58 feet tall bronze statue of Potti Sriramulu unveiled? ➤➤➤ Andhra Pradesh
Recently, which film won the Best Picture award at the 98th Academy Awards 2026? ➤➤➤ One Battle After Another
Recently, which free app has been launched by the Ministry of Education and IIT Kanpur for the preparation of competitive examinations? ➤➤➤ SATHEE App
Recently, who set a new record by becoming the youngest billionaire? ➤➤➤ Surya Midha
Recently, in which state did the World Bank and India launch a programme to improve air quality? ➤➤➤ Uttar Pradesh
Recently, where did the Government of India host the first BIMSTEC Young Professional Exchange Programme? ➤➤➤ Maharashtra
Recently, who has been announced to be honored with the Sahitya Akademi Award 2025 for Hindi language? ➤➤➤ Jite Ji Allahabad
Recently, in how many metropolitan cities did India Post launch the ‘24 Speed Post’ service for faster delivery? ➤➤➤ 6
Recently, who launched the ‘Gaudham Yojana’ to build 1,460 animal shelters? ➤➤➤ Chhattisgarh
Recently, where did Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh announce the launch of a ₹100 crore integrated aqua park project? ➤➤➤ Jammu and Kashmir
Recently, in which state was a medieval Gajapati inscription discovered at the Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple? ➤➤➤ Andhra Pradesh
Recently, where was Asia’s largest Tulip Garden inaugurated? ➤➤➤ Srinagar
Recently, who launched the ‘e-Swasthya Dham’ portal? ➤➤➤ Uttarakhand
What is India’s rank in the World Happiness Report 2026? ➤➤➤ 116th
Who has been appointed as India’s new Ambassador to China? ➤➤➤ Vikram Doraiswami
Senior diplomat Vikram Doraiswami has been appointed as India’s Ambassador to which country? ➤➤➤ China
Which nationwide campaign has been launched by the Ministry of Rural Development to encourage rural youth participation in development activities? ➤➤➤ VBGY (Viksit Bharat Gram Yuva) Digital Campaign
What is the target capacity set under the Small Hydro Power (SHP) Development Scheme? ➤➤➤ 1,500 MW
According to the World Happiness Index 2026, which country remains the happiest in the world for the ninth consecutive year? ➤➤➤ Finland
Who will lead Sunrisers Hyderabad in the initial matches of IPL 2026? ➤➤➤ Ishan Kishan
In which state will the month-long Uttarvahini Narmada Parikrama begin? ➤➤➤ Gujarat
What is the approved cost for the 4-lane access-controlled national highway from Barabanki to Bahraich in Uttar Pradesh? ➤➤➤ ₹6969.04 crore
Which exercise was conducted by the Indian Army’s Southern Command at Babina Field Firing Range? ➤➤➤ Exercise ‘Amogh Jwala’
Where was the BIMSTEC Youth Heritage and Sustainable Development Intensive Study Programme organized? ➤➤➤ India
Who launched the National AI Skill Initiative (My WAVES), In-built TV Tuner and Advanced Electronic Program Guide (EPG) in New Delhi? ➤➤➤ Ashwini Vaishnaw
DPIIT signed an MoU with which company to strengthen India’s manufacturing and startup ecosystem? ➤➤➤ Blue Star Limited
Who became the youngest cricketer to score a T20 International century? ➤➤➤ Fanny Utagushimaninde
On which date will Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurate the Noida International Airport (Jewar Airport)? ➤➤➤ 28 March 2026
Where will the Indian Navy’s new stealth frigate ‘Taragiri (F41)’ be commissioned? ➤➤➤ Visakhapatnam
When is World Bear Day celebrated every year? ➤➤➤ 23 March
Who was unanimously elected as the president of Janata Dal (United)? ➤➤➤ Nitish Kumar
NHAI issued a Letter of Award for a 15 km four-lane south-east bypass for which city? ➤➤➤ Azamgarh
Where will the Indian Navy’s stealth frigate ‘Taragiri (F41)’ be commissioned? ➤➤➤ Visakhapatnam
When was World Sparrow Day 2026 celebrated? ➤➤➤ 20 March
Where was the ‘Chapchar Kut’ festival celebrated? ➤➤➤ Mizoram
When will India host the World Indoor Athletics Championships? ➤➤➤ 2028
Where was the floating LiDAR buoy system successfully tested? ➤➤➤ Tamil Nadu
Reliance MET City’s Metropolis project achieving LEED Platinum Pre-Certification is located in which state? ➤➤➤ Haryana
Where was the ‘Fare Se Fursat’ scheme launched? ➤➤➤ Madhya Pradesh
Who was honored with the Stockholm Water Prize 2026? ➤➤➤ Professor Kaveh Madani
Who became the first Indian ambassador to receive France’s ‘Legion of Honour’ (Commander rank)? ➤➤➤ Javed Ashraf
Where did the Prime Minister inaugurate the Lower Kopili Hydroelectric Project? ➤➤➤ Assam
Which country withdrew its membership from WHO? ➤➤➤ Argentina
Under the Bharat Industrial Development Scheme (BHAVYA), how many plug-and-play industrial parks will be developed? ➤➤➤100
What is the target capacity under the Small Hydro Power (SHP) Development Scheme? ➤➤➤ 1,500 MW
Which campaign was launched by the Ministry of Rural Development to encourage rural youth participation? ➤➤➤ VBGY Digital Campaign
Vikram Doraiswami was appointed as India’s new Ambassador to which country? ➤➤➤ China
Who received the Stockholm Water Prize 2026? ➤➤➤ Prof. Kaveh Madani
How much fund was released under the ‘RELIEF’ scheme? ➤➤➤ ₹497 crore
Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve is located in which state? ➤➤➤ Tamil Nadu
What is the name of the new premium express delivery service launched by the Department of Posts? ➤➤➤ 24 Speed Post
Where is Asia’s largest Tulip Garden located? ➤➤➤ Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden, Srinagar
Recently, the book ‘Unlikely Paradise’ was released. It is related to whom? ➤➤➤ Sanjay Raut
According to the USA Morning Consult survey, who is the world’s most popular leader with 68% approval? ➤➤➤ Narendra Modi
Which became the most valuable franchise in IPL history? ➤➤➤ Royal Challengers Bangalore
Who was selected for the Saraswati Samman 2025? ➤➤➤ Ramkumar Mukhopadhyay
What rank did ISM Dhanbad secure in QS World University Rankings by Subject for Mineral & Mining Engineering? ➤➤➤ 21st
Where did Agnikul Cosmos successfully test its first fully 3D-printed booster engine ‘Agnite’? ➤➤➤ Chennai
Who launched Project ‘Vayu Baan’? ➤➤➤ Indian Air Force
Where did the 14th Ministerial Conference of the WTO begin? ➤➤➤ Cameroon
Where was the Mulgao Kelbai Peth Utsav organized? ➤➤➤ Goa
Which became the first state to achieve ‘Pramaan’ certification for forest products? ➤➤➤ Andhra Pradesh
Which operation was launched by the Indian Navy to ensure security of ships through the Strait of Hormuz? ➤➤➤ Operation Urja Suraksha
Who inaugurated the international academic conference on ‘Ekatma Manav Darshan – Bharat’s Worldview’? ➤➤➤ C. P. Radhakrishnan
DPIIT partnered with which fintech platform to strengthen India’s startup ecosystem? ➤➤➤ Razorpay
At which airport did the Uttarakhand CM inaugurate the Dehradun–Pithoragarh flight service? ➤➤➤ Jolly Grant Airport
Khelo India Tribal Games (KITG) 2026 is being organized in which state? ➤➤➤ Chhattisgarh
What was launched in New Delhi by Ashwini Vaishnaw? ➤➤➤ National AI Skills Initiative (My WAVES), Built-in TV Tuner & Advanced Electronic Program Guide (EPG)
Who became the youngest cricketer to score a T20 International century? ➤➤➤ Fanny Utagushimaninde
NHAI issued LOA for a 15 km four-lane southeast bypass in which UP city? ➤➤➤ Azamgarh
Which team became the most expensive team in IPL history? ➤➤➤ Royal Challengers Bangalore
Stuti Pradhan, selected to represent India in the World Youth Parliament, belongs to which state? ➤➤➤ Sikkim
In which country is Genocide Remembrance Day observed every year on 25 March? ➤➤➤ Bangladesh
Who will receive the Saraswati Samman 2026 for the novel ‘Hara Parvati Katha’? ➤➤➤ Ramkumar Mukhopadhyay
Which country became the first to declare a national energy emergency due to the West Asia crisis? ➤➤➤ Philippines
The first edition of Khelo India Tribal Games 2026 started in which state? ➤➤➤ Chhattisgarh
Who became the first person in India’s legal and medical history to receive passive euthanasia through a court order? ➤➤➤ Harish Rana
When is World Theatre Day celebrated? ➤➤➤ 27 March
Which operation was launched by the Indian Navy for security through the Strait of Hormuz? ➤➤➤ Operation Urja Suraksha
Which airport was declared the ‘World’s Best Airport’ in Skytrax Awards 2026? ➤➤➤ Singapore Changi Airport
In which state/UT was the Sindhu River Green Corridor Project launched? ➤➤➤Ladakh
Lipulekh Pass, from where border trade with China resumed after 7 years, is located in which state? ➤➤➤ Uttarakhand
Which country became the first EU nation to start fuel rationing due to an energy crisis? ➤➤➤ Slovenia
Which World Cup-winning player was appointed as Regional Sports Officer by the UP government? ➤➤➤ Rinku Singh
According to the 2025 air quality report, which city became the world’s most polluted city? ➤➤➤ Loni
What was the main reason behind the Cuba blackout crisis 2026? ➤➤➤ Fuel shortage & energy crisis
Which organization developed the Akasha300 3D printer? ➤➤➤ Spacetime 4D
Which institute ranked as India’s top university in QS World University Rankings 2026? ➤➤➤ IIT Delhi
Who was appointed as the new Director-General of BBC in 2026? ➤➤➤ Matt Brittin
Why did the Philippines declare a national energy emergency in 2026? ➤➤➤ Fuel crisis due to Iran conflict
Shigellosis infection outbreak reported in Kerala is related to which disease? ➤➤➤ Diarrhea
Indian Navy ship Sudarshini participated in the ‘Lokayan-26’ expedition held in which country? ➤➤➤ France
Which country issued guidelines advising no screen use for children below 2 years? ➤➤➤ UK
Telangana Culture Minister Jupally Krishna Rao was honored with which award for contribution to world peace? ➤➤➤ Grand Prize
Who was appointed as Chairperson of the National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC)? ➤➤➤ Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti
Where did Adani Ports establish India’s first ‘Port of Refuge’? ➤➤➤ Dighi & Gopalpur
In which state will India’s first hydrogen-powered train run? ➤➤➤ Haryana
Which portal was launched for road-rail bridge projects? ➤➤➤ PRISM-SG Portal
The Ministry of Defence signed a ₹445 crore deal for the Tunguska missile system with which country? ➤➤➤ Russia
Who became the first batter in IPL history to score 4000 runs in run chases? ➤➤➤ Virat Kohli
Which operation was launched by the Indian Navy to ensure safety of ships through the Strait of Hormuz? ➤➤➤ Operation Urja Suraksha
Who inaugurated the international academic conference on ‘Ekatma Manav Darshan – Bharat’s Worldview’? ➤➤➤ Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan
DPIIT partnered with which fintech platform to strengthen India’s startup ecosystem? ➤➤➤ Razorpay
At which airport did the Uttarakhand CM inaugurate the Dehradun–Pithoragarh–Dehradun flight service? ➤➤➤ Jolly Grant Airport
Who inaugurated the Khelo India Tribal Games (KITG) 2026? ➤➤➤ Mansukh Mandaviya

April 2026

Recently, the indigenous stealth frigate ‘Dunagiri’ handed over to the Indian Navy has been built under which project? ➠ Project 17A
How many states have been released more than ₹2,461 crore under the 15th Finance Commission by the central government? ➠ Eight
What is the name of the last survey vessel handed over to the Indian Navy? ➠ Vishal
Where was the 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) of the WTO held? ➠ Yaounde, Cameroon
Where did Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurate the Samrat Samprati Museum on Mahavir Jayanti? ➠ Koba, Gandhinagar, Gujarat
In which city is the IndiaSkills National Competition 2025-26 being held? ➠ Greater Noida
Where did the Indian Navy host the IONS IMEX TTX 2026 exercise? ➠ Kochi
C-DOT signed an MoU with which entity/state for advanced policing solutions? ➠ Delhi Police
On which date was the Noida International Airport inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi? ➠ 28 March 2026
From which date is the first phase of Census 2027 starting? ➠ 1 April 2026
Recently, UIDAI has signed an agreement with which platform to display the locations of authorized Aadhaar centers? ➠ MapmyIndia
Recently, India has sent 1000 metric tonnes of rice as humanitarian aid to which country? ➠ Burkina Faso
Which South African cricketer has recently announced retirement from international cricket? ➠ Rassie van der Dussen
Recently, in which state was the ‘School Chale Hum’ campaign launched? ➠ Madhya Pradesh
What is the name of the Canadian astronaut included in the Artemis II mission? ➠ Jeremy Hansen
Recently, who is the first Indian player to join US Major League Cricket? ➠ Ravichandran Ashwin
Recently, who secured the top position among Indian banks in the S&P Global CSA ranking? ➠ Yes Bank
Recently, Denis Manturov, who visited India on an official tour, is the First Deputy Prime Minister of which country? ➠ Russia
Recently, what rank does India hold globally in the Internet Shutdown Report 2025 by Access Now? ➠ Second
Recently, which is the first crewed mission sent by NASA near the Moon after more than 50 years? ➠ Artemis-II
Recently, against which disease has the Drug Controller General of India approved the ‘Qdenga’ vaccine? ➠ Dengue
Where will India’s first quantum computer be launched? ➠ Amaravati
Recently, Varkala of which state has been included in the UN’s ‘20 Cities Towards Zero Waste’ initiative? ➠ Kerala
Recently, when was World Autism Awareness Day 2026 observed? ➠ 2 April
Recently, under the DISHA program, Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan unveiled the ‘Nyaya Setu’ AI chatbot and mascot ‘Dikshika’ at which place? ➠ New Delhi
Which country has become the first in the world to issue internationally recognized compliance certificates under the Nagoya Protocol? ➠ India
Who has been appointed as the new Secretary-General of the Arab League? ➠ Nabil Fahmy
On which date is World Autism Awareness Day 2026 observed? ➠ 2 April
Who became the first woman commissioner of Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)? ➠ Ashvini Bhide
Which country will host the 2026 Annual Meetings of IMF and World Bank Group? ➠ Thailand
Who has been appointed as the brand ambassador of Yamaha Music India in 2026? ➠ A.R. Rahman
Which state police was awarded the President’s Police Colour in 2026 for outstanding service? ➠ Odisha Police
The ‘YUVIKA’ program, recently in news, is conducted by which organization? ➠ ISRO
Bodhana Sivanandan recently achieved the title of top female chess player of which country ➠ United Kingdom
Recently, where has ISRO started ‘Mission Mitra’ under the Gaganyaan mission? ➠ Ladakh
Recently, which country has become the top country in the world in cases of athletes suspended due to doping? ➠ India
Recently, in which university has Microsoft started its first AI Skill Center in the country? ➠ Chandigarh University
Recently, which third nuclear-powered submarine has been inducted into the Indian Navy? ➠ INS Aridhaman
Recently discussed ‘Newcastle Disease’ has adversely affected which sector? ➠ Poultry Farming
Recently, which film won the Best Film award at Critics Choice Awards 2026? ➠ Homebound
Recently, when was National Maritime Day 2026 observed? ➠ 5 April
Recently, from 1 April 2026, nationwide E20 petrol has been introduced. Under E20, 20% of what is mixed in petrol? ➠ Ethanol
Recently, the painting ‘Yashoda and Krishna’ became India’s most expensive artwork. It is associated with whom? ➠ Raja Ravi Varma
Recently celebrated worldwide, the ‘Easter’ festival is associated with which community ➠ Christian Community
Recently, which space mission reached about 2,52,752 miles from Earth and surpassed Apollo 13’s record? ➠ Artemis II Mission (NASA)
Recently, which city has been officially declared the capital of Andhra Pradesh ➠ Amaravati
Recently, at which Indian nuclear center did the 500 MW Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor achieve first criticality? ➠ Kalpakkam (Tamil Nadu)
Recently, who constituted a high-level Special Task Force (STF) to strengthen India’s agricultural capacity? ➠ ICAR (Indian Council of Agricultural Research)
Recently, who will inaugurate the first conference of CPA India Region Zone VII in Goa? ➠ Om Birla
Recently, from where did the Ministry of AYUSH start the 75-day countdown for Yoga Mahotsav 2026? ➠ Lonar
Recently, under which mission initiative did INS Sunayna reach Malé (Maldives) on 6 April 2026? ➠ SAGAR Mission
Recently, who assumed charge as Secretary of the Department of Chemicals & Petrochemicals (DCPC)? ➠Tejveer Singh
RBI has estimated India’s real GDP growth for FY 2026 under a new GDP series at what percentage? ➠ 7.6%
Where did India’s 500 MW Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) achieve first criticality? ➠ Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu
Which edition of Poshan Pakhwada is being organized by the Ministry of Women and Child Development? ➠ 8th
Palak Gulia and Mukesh Nelavalli recently won gold medal in which event? ➠ 10m Air Pistol
Whom has Intel promoted as Vice President and Managing Director for Asia Pacific & Japan (APJ) region? ➠ Santosh Viswanathan
After World War II, for the first time more than 20,000 sailors were trapped in a war zone. In which water body did this crisis mainly occur? ➠ Persian Gulf
The 1890s painting ‘Yashoda and Krishna’, sold for ₹167.2 crore, is by which famous painter? ➠ Raja Ravi Varma
In which district of Bihar was the eco-tourism center at Valmikinagar inaugurated? ➠ West Champaran
Which Indian-origin author was shortlisted for the International Booker Prize 2026? ➠ Padma Viswanathan
When was Pradhan Mantri Gramin Awas Yojana launched? ➠ 1 April 2016
Sipahijala Panchayat, awarded best district panchayat, is in which state? ➠ Tripura
When is the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace celebrated? ➠ 6 April
Which anniversary of NATO was celebrated on 4 April 2026? ➠ 77th
On which date was World Health Day 2026 celebrated? ➠ 7 April
‘School Chale Hum’ campaign was launched by which state government? ➠ Madhya Pradesh
Where has Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla inaugurated the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association India Region Zone VII Conference? ➠ Goa
Recently, in which country has Mount Semeru erupted? ➠ Indonesia
Recently, the Indian Army has started the fourth joint special exercise ‘Cyclone’ with the army of which country? ➠ Egypt
Which is the first Indian FMCG company to achieve a turnover of ₹1 trillion in financial year 2026? ➠ Amul
Where will India’s first pod taxi start? ➠Mumbai
Where is the Agharkar Research Institute located? ➠ Maharashtra
Which country has introduced the world’s first 10G internet network? ➠ UAE
Which species of penguin has been declared ‘endangered’ in the IUCN Red List of threatened species? ➠ Emperor Penguin
‘Shaurya Diwas’ was celebrated at Sardar Post. In which state is this post located? ➠ Gujarat
Under which international protocol has India announced to stop production of hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) after the year 2027? ➠ Kigali Protocol
Who has released the latest version of the Constitution of India in Sindhi language recently? ➠ Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan
Who has been appointed as the new Chairman and Managing Director of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL)? ➠ Sanjay Khanna
‘NARIT AI’ tool has been launched by which state police? ➠ Gujarat Police
Which test has ISRO successfully conducted recently for the Gaganyaan mission?➠ Second Integrated Air Drop Test (IADT-02)
Which ministry is organizing the World Homeopathy Day 2026 event? ➠ Ministry of AYUSH
What GDP growth rate has RBI projected for India for FY 2026 under the new GDP series? ➠ 7.6%
Which edition of Poshan Pakhwada is being organized recently? ➠ 8th Edition
In which event did Palak Gulia and Mukesh Nelavalli win gold medal? ➠ 10m Air Pistol (Mixed Team)
Who has been promoted as Vice President and MD for Intel APJ region? ➠ Santhosh Viswanathan
Which edition of the India-Uzbekistan joint military exercise ‘DUSTLIK’ is being conducted currently? ➠ 7th Edition
Which medal did Ayush Shetty win in Badminton Asia Championship 2026? ➠ Silver Medal
In which city of Uttar Pradesh is ‘Sansad Khel Mahakumbh’ being organized? ➠Lucknow
In which year was Asha Bhosle awarded the Padma Vibhushan? ➠ 2008
When is Siachen Day celebrated? ➠ 13 April
India’s KABIL received environmental clearance for five lithium blocks from which country? ➠ Argentina
Who organized the nationwide ‘Nari Shakti Yuva Sansad’? ➠ Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Where was the Asian Wrestling Championship 2026 held? ➠ Kyrgyzstan
India’s Army started the joint military exercise ‘Dustlik’ with which country ➠ Uzbekistan
‘Vishu’ festival is associated with which state? ➠ Kerala
Who broke the 48-year-old national marathon record at NN Marathon Rotterdam? ➠ Sawan Barwal
Who has been selected for the Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Award 2026?➠ Kailash Satyarthi
According to the Tracxn report, what rank did India achieve in technology startup funding in FY26? ➠ Fourth
India signed the Punatsangchhu-II Tariff Protocol with which country? ➠ Bhutan
Which initiative has been launched by NHAI to promote biodiversity and environmental sustainability? ➠ Aarogya Van
Who has been appointed as the first brand ambassador of Jindal Stainless Steel?➠ Ranveer Singh
When is International Day of Human Space Flight observed? ➠ 12 April
Which state topped NITI Aayog’s Innovation Index 2026 for the third consecutive time?➠ Karnataka
Which international organization released the Global Forest Report 2026? ➠ FAO
Who received the Saraswati Samman 2025? ➠ Ramkumar Mukhopadhyay
Which organization was founded by Mahatma Jyotiba Phule in 1873? ➠Satyashodhak Samaj
Who has been appointed to the UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR)? ➠ Preeti Saran
Which was the first Indian-flagged vessel to cross the Strait of Hormuz after the US-Iran ceasefire? ➠ Jag Vikram
What is the theme of World Heritage Day 2026? ➠ Emergency Response for Living Heritage in Contexts of Conflicts and Disasters
Which Indian golfer won the inaugural ‘Boulders Classic’? ➠ Shubhankar Sharma
What is India’s rank among the world’s largest economies according to IMF WEO?➠ 6th
Which state rolled back the ‘Sarthak Naam Abhiyan’? ➠ Rajasthan
Which Constitutional Amendment Bill related to 33% reservation for women was defeated in Lok Sabha? ➠ 131st Amendment Bill, 2026
India became second after which country in PFBR capability? ➠ Russia
Where was World Homeopathy Summit Season 4 held? ➠ London
Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan visited which neighbouring country? ➠ Sri Lanka
Rustem Umerov is NSA of which country? ➠ Ukraine
Which institute established Vikram Sodhi Centre of Excellence? ➠ IIT Kharagpur
Which countries launched Strait of Hormuz Maritime Initiative? ➠ UK and France
Which became the first Indian water utility to get ISO 50001:2018 certification?➠ Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB)
Who became Asia’s richest person recently? ➠ Gautam Adani
Tharu tribe mainly lives in which region? ➠ Terai region (Indo-Nepal border)
Hussain Sagar Lake is located in which state? ➠ Telangana
CBI’s first successful prosecution in a wildlife crime case is related to which item ➠ Shahtoosh Shawl
Where will the 52nd G7 Summit be held? ➠ France
When was World Hemophilia Day 2026 observed? ➠ 17 April
Which state’s Yana Caves were declared a geo-heritage site of national importance?➠ Karnataka
Under which Constitutional Amendment Act has the ‘Nari Shakti Vandan Act’ been implemented? ➠ 106th Constitutional Amendment Act
Who became India’s top trading partner in FY26? ➠ China
Which medal did India win in mixed team pistol at Granada ISSF World Cup 2026? ➠ Gold Medal
Who has been appointed as Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman for the third time? ➠ Harivansh Narayan Singh
Whom has Infosys appointed as its global brand ambassador? ➠ Carlos Alcaraz
Who launched ‘Project Sanjeevani’ for integrated trauma care on highways? ➠ Telangana
Who is the only Indian actor included in TIME 100 (2026)? ➠ Ranbir Kapoor
Which anniversary of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre was observed on 13 April 2026? ➠ 107th
What rank did India secure in the World Cyber Crime Index 2026? ➠ 10th
In which city of Uttar Pradesh was the PM Mitra Mega Textile Park inaugurated? ➠ Lucknow-Hardoi
The 7th edition of Exercise Dustlik 2026 was conducted between India and which country? ➠ Uzbekistan
Which country became the world’s first 10G internet nation? ➠ UAE
Which international organization released the ‘World Economic Outlook 2026’ report? ➠ IMF
Who won the men’s singles title at the Asian Badminton Championship 2026? ➠ Lakshya Sen
Who became the youngest Indian to score 4000 runs in IPL? ➠ Shubman Gill
Who were named Wisden’s Leading Cricketers in the World for 2025? ➠ Mitchell Starc and Deepti Sharma
On which date is Ambedkar Jayanti celebrated every year? ➠ Answer: 14 April
With which state has an agreement been signed to develop the India-Taiwan Industrial Park? ➠Gujarat
Which Indian woman cricketer was named the 'Leading Cricketer in the World' for 2025 by Wisden? ➠ Deepti Sharma
Who launched three new IT platforms — SUPCOMS, e-Adjudication Portal and C-SAC? ➠ SEBI
Peter Magyar won the Prime Ministerial election of which country? ➠ Hungary
Who launched the 'Sports Genomics Program' for DNA mapping of talented athletes? ➠ Gujarat
Where was Asia's longest elevated wildlife corridor inaugurated? ➠ Rajaji Tiger Reserve
Who became the youngest player to score 4,000 runs in IPL? ➠ Shubman Gill
Who took oath as the first BJP Chief Minister of Bihar? ➠ Samrat Choudhary
Who launched the 'Utkarsh 2029' strategy? ➠ Reserve Bank of India
Which state filed the highest number of patent applications in India in FY 2025-26? ➠Tamil Nadu
For the treatment of which disease has the first gene therapy ‘Otarmeni’ been approved? ➠Genetic Deafness
Where will the 4th India-Africa Forum Summit be held? ➠ New Delhi
Who has been inducted into the International Hall of Fame of the US Army War College? ➠ Upendra Dwivedi
Which fintech company became the first to join RBI’s centralized payment system? ➠ Pay Point India
In which African country has the statue of Maharaja Ranjit Singh been unveiled? ➠ Malawi
Under the SAARC Currency Swap Framework, for which country has India approved the first withdrawal of ₹30 billion? ➠ Maldives
Dhar, included in the ‘Safe Cities Project’, is in which state? ➠ Madhya Pradesh
When was National Panchayati Raj Day 2026 celebrated? ➠ 24 April
Where did Eveready start India’s first alkaline battery unit? ➠ Jammu & Kashmir
Which state launched the ‘CM-INSPIRE’ scheme for UPSC aspirants? ➠ Meghalaya
Which phase of ranking for DGCA-approved Flying Training Organisations (FTOs) has been released? ➠ Second Phase
At which institute were indigenous Silicon Photonics solutions unveiled in India? ➠ IIT Madras
After declaring Shekha Lake Bird Sanctuary as a Ramsar site, what is the total number of Ramsar sites in India? ➠ 99
NIPER Hajipur signed an MoU with which company to promote collaborative research? ➠ Boehringer Ingelheim India Pvt. Ltd.
Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi has been inducted into which prestigious Hall of Fame? ➠ US Army War College International Hall of Fame
Which Indian Grandmaster won the FIDE Women’s Candidates Tournament 2026? ➠ R. Vaishali
What is the name of LIC’s newly launched customer app? ➠ MyLIC
Which edition of the India–Uzbekistan joint military exercise ‘DUSTLIK’ is currently being held? ➠ 7th
Which medal did Ayush Shetty win at the Badminton Asia Championships 2026? ➠ Silver Medal
In which city is the ‘Sansad Khel Mahakumbh’ being organized? ➠ Lucknow
In which year was Asha Bhosle awarded the Padma Vibhushan? ➠ 2008
When is Siachen Day observed? ➠ 13 April
In which state has Tata Semiconductor Manufacturing been notified to set up an SEZ? ➠ Gujarat
In which district of Uttar Pradesh will a solar power project be set up under GAIL–TUSCO agreement? ➠ Jhansi
Which two institutions signed an MoU to curb stock market fraud using telecom resources? ➠ DoT & SEBI
Who released the latest edition of ‘Trade Watch Quarterly’ for Q3 FY26 (Oct–Dec 2025)? ➠ Suman Bery
Who has been named as the next CEO of Apple? ➠ John Ternus
In which country’s capital is the ISSF Junior World Cup 2026 being held? ➠ Egypt (Cairo)
When is National Civil Services Day celebrated every year? ➠21 April
What is the global theme of World Earth Day this year? ➠ Our Power, Our Planet
After how many years did the Austrian Chancellor visit India in April 2026? ➠Four decades (40+ years)
What is the main objective of RBI’s proposed ‘Universal Kill Switch’ in 2026? ➠ To immediately stop digital transactions in case of suspected fraud
What is the main objective of ISRO’s proposed G20 satellite mission? ➠ Climate monitoring, pollution tracking and improved weather forecasting
What was a key discussion point during the Vice President of India’s recent Sri Lanka visit? ➠ Indian housing project for Tamil communities
Which Indian botanist received the WWF National Award 2026? ➠ N. Aleem Yusuf
With which country has India recently implemented the Railways agreement? ➠ Russia
To which country did India send 13 tonnes of BCG vaccine for TB program support? ➠ Afghanistan
As per the Meghalaya Official Language Ordinance, 2026, which languages were given full official status along with English? ➠ Khasi & Garo
Which organization launched the AI-based chatbot ‘Abhay’? ➠ Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)
Shakha/Shekha Jheel Bird Sanctuary, declared India’s 99th Ramsar site, is located in which state? ➠ Uttar Pradesh
Where have MoEFCC and NBA launched a project to strengthen biodiversity governance? ➠ Tamil Nadu & Meghalaya
Which Payments Bank’s license has been cancelled by RBI recently? ➠ Paytm Payments Bank
Who has unveiled the ‘Roman Space Telescope’ to study dark matter? ➠ NASA
Where will the SCO Defence Dialogue 2026 be held? ➠ Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan)
When is World Book Day 2026 celebrated? ➠ 23 April
Under the ‘Safe Cities Project’, Dhar belongs to which state? ➠Madhya Prades
Where did Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurate the bullet train plant ‘Aditya’? ➠ Bengaluru
Who discovered the 11th lunar mineral ‘Cerium-Magnesium Changsite’? ➠China
Where was the foundation of India’s first Petroleum Conservation Park laid? ➠ Ladakh
Which helpline number has been launched nationwide for Census 2027? ➠ 1855
Who has been appointed as Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog? ➠ Ashok Kumar Lohri
Who has launched the book “The Curious and the Classified”? ➠M.M. Naravane
When is World Malaria Day observed every year? ➠25 April
Raghu Rai, who recently passed away, belonged to which profession? ➠ Photography
Where did the Review Conference of the Parties to the NPT Treaty 2026 begin? ➠ New York
Guntur Municipal Corporation (awarded UNIDO GEM Award 2026) belongs to which state? ➠ Andhra Pradesh
What position did India secure in the ISSF Junior World Cup 2026 medal tally? ➠ First
The Anti-Defection Law is related to which Schedule of the Constitution? ➠10th Schedule
According to the Global Food Crisis Report 2026, which country is most food insecure? ➠ Nigeria
Where was a Holocene-era fossil bed discovered recently? ➠Tamil Nadu
Where did Himadri Specialty Chemical start India’s first anode material plant? ➠ West Bengal
Who created the record for the highest successful run chase in T20 cricket history? ➠ Punjab Kings
Who launched Mehar Baba Competition-3? ➠ Indian Air Force
Under the Anti-Defection Law, if 2/3 MPs switch parties, it is considered a merger. Who has the final authority in such cases? ➠ Chairman of Rajya Sabha
Panchayati Raj Institutions were given constitutional status by which amendment? ➠73rd Constitutional Amendment
Who became the first player to hit 800 boundaries in IPL history? ➠ Virat Kohli
Who approved the first malaria drug for newborn babies? ➠ World Health Organization (WHO)
Which edition of the India–Sri Lanka IN-SLN DiveEx 2026 exercise was conducted? ➠ Fourth
Which country overtook India to become the top exporter of corn to Bangladesh? ➠ Brazil
When is World Intellectual Property Day observed? ➠ 26 April
When is World Malaria Day observed? ➠ 25 April
Which city will host the World Para Athletics Championship 2027? ➠ Tashkent
Who were awarded the 13th Sur Jyotsna National Music Award 2026? ➠ Sumitra Guha and Pt. Laxman Krishnarao Pandit
Under NITI Aayog’s ‘DPI@2047’ plan, what per capita income target has been set?➠ $18,000
Who launched ‘Mission Saksham’ to improve governance in urban cooperative banks? ➠RBI
‘Jeev’ and ‘April May 99’ selected for Cannes Film Festival are related to which language? ➠ Marathi
Which country has joined India-led initiatives ISA, CDRI and GBA? ➠ Jordan
According to SIPRI Report 2025, what is India’s global rank in military expenditure? ➠ Fifth
Who has been appointed as the Chairman of BWF Council? ➠ PV Sindhu
Which country has announced exit from OPEC? ➠ UAE
What is the length of the Ganga Expressway? ➠ 594 km
India’s first private rocket ‘Vikram-1’ is associated with which company? ➠Skyroot Aerospace
Where was the Sur Jyotsna National Music Award 2026 held? ➠New Delhi
When was ‘Ayushman Bharat Diwas’ observed? ➠30 April
‘PaRRVA’ is related to which organization? ➠ SEBI
What is the length of the elevated corridor in Kaziranga National Park, Assam? ➠ 34.5 km
Where will the Indian Army’s first Exercise ‘Pragati’ be started? ➠ Meghalaya
With which state did APEDA sign an agreement for the first Basmati & Organic Training Centre ➠ Uttar Pradesh
Where will SkyHop Aviation start India’s first commercial seaplane service? ➠ Lakshadweep
Where did the 10th National Public Health Summit begin? ➠ Chandigarh
How many coal mines with Underground Coal Gasification technology were approved in India for the first time? ➠ 4
Who secured the top position in Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) 2.0? ➠Tripura
Where will the world’s first nuclear waste vault be started? ➠ Finland
After Shekha Jheel Bird Sanctuary was declared a Ramsar site, what is the total number of Ramsar sites in India? ➠ 99
NIPER Hajipur signed an MoU with which company to promote collaborative research? ➠ Boehringer Ingelheim India Pvt. Ltd.
Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi has been inducted into which prestigious honor? ➠US Army War College International Hall of Fame
India has recently signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with which country? ➠ New Zealand
Where will the SCO Defence Ministers’ meeting be held? ➠ Bishkek
Who has been appointed as the Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog? ➠ Ashok Kumar Lahiri
Raghu Rai, who passed away recently, was associated with which field? ➠ Photography
When is National Panchayati Raj Day observed every year? ➠ 24 April
Which phase of DGCA-approved FTO ranking has been released? ➠ Second Phase
Where were indigenous Silicon Photonics solutions unveiled in India? ➠ IIT Madras

May 2026

Every year, when is International Labour Day celebrated worldwide? ➠ 1 May
Recently, which indigenous advanced stealth frigate built under Project 17A has been inducted into the Indian Navy? ➠ Mahendragiri
Recently, who has been honored with the Whitley Award 2026 for conservation work of the Indian Skimmer? ➠ Parveen Sheikh
Recently, who has developed the world’s first ‘zero-emission coal battery’? ➠ China
Recently, who has launched the ‘Khuaral’ app for immediate response during disasters? ➠ Mizoram
Recently, who has launched the ‘Vikram VT 21’ project? ➠ DRDO
Recently, the E-PRAAPTI digital platform is related to which organization? ➠ EPFO
Recently, Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched "Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana" PMGSY-IV in which place? ➠ Sehore district, Madhya Pradesh
According to the report ‘Women and Men in India 2025’, what was the sex ratio at birth during 2021–23? ➠ 917 females per 1,000 males.
Recently, where has the Indian Army completed its four-day ‘Advanced Surgical Eye Camp - Operation Netra 1.0’? ➠ Ladakh
Recently, who has been appointed as the Chairperson of NCLT? ➠ Anupendra Grewal
Recently, who launched its first commercial satellite ‘Drishti’ using SpaceX’s Falcon-9 rocket?➠ GalaxEye
Recently, which has been declared the country’s first ‘paperless’ state judiciary? ➠ Sikkim
Recently, under Operation WHITE STRIKE, where has NCB busted a major cocaine syndicate?➠ Mumbai
Recently, Northeast India launched the inter-regional textile initiative ‘Padma Dore’ with which state? ➠ Madhya Pradesh
Recently, which country passed the ‘Ethnic Unity Law’? ➠ China
Recently, who launched the country’s first digital grievance redressal system for gig workers?➠ Karnataka
The Indian Army will start the bilateral military exercise ‘CINBAX-II’ with which country?➠Cambodia
Which is the only Indian university included in the top 50 of Times The Asia University Rankings 2026? ➠ Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru
Recently, where has the country’s first state-led Space Technology Centre of Excellence been launched? ➠ Bengaluru
Recently, who has won the women’s singles title of Madrid Open 2026? ➠Marta Kostyuk
Recently, where will the first Prosopis juliflora-based green methanol plant start? ➠ Gujarat
What rank has India obtained in the World Press Freedom Index 2026 by Reporters Without Borders? ➠ 157th
Recently, who has taken charge as the Controller General of Defence Accounts? ➠ Anurag Narayan Das
Recently, who has been retained in the ‘Priority Watch List’ in the USTR Special 301 Report 2026? ➠ India
In the year 2025, which state has produced the highest marine fish in the country? ➠ Tamil Nadu
Recently, where was the first conference on moving away from fossil fuels held? ➠ Colombia
Recently, where has the Guinness record for hosting the largest underwater tricolor been made? ➠ Andaman and Nicobar
In which country has the Mayon volcano recently erupted? ➠ Philippines
Recently, where was the ‘North Tech Symposium’ inaugurated? ➠ Prayagraj
Recently, who has launched the indigenous Cell Broadcast System (CBS)? ➠ Ministry of Telecommunications
Under the leadership of the Fisheries Department, where will India’s first pearl farming cluster be developed? ➠ Jharkhand
Recently, who has launched ‘Operation Freedom’ in the Strait of Hormuz? ➠ USA
Recently, under the National Child Health Programme 2.0, guidelines have been issued for which diseases? ➠ Congenital defects, diseases and deficiencies, developmental delays
Recently, which Indian has been awarded the Pulitzer Prize 2026 for the Art Reporting Project? ➠ Anand R.K. & Suvarna Sharma
Recently, who has launched the Kavu restoration and conservation pilot programme to revive sacred groves? ➠ Kerala
Recently, who has secured a majority by winning 207 seats to form the government in West Bengal? ➠ BJP
Recently, in Kanha Tiger Reserve, a tigress and four cubs died due to Canine Distemper Virus; which organism is the carrier of this virus? ➠ Dog
Recently, according to the monthly economic review of the Ministry of Finance, which state has the highest revenue deficit? ➠ Himachal Pradesh
Recently, how much budget has the Centre allocated for the Cotton Revolution mission ‘Kapas Kranti’? ➠ ₹5,600 crore
Recently, whom has the Central Government notified as the headquarters of the ‘South Coast Railway Zone’? ➠ Visakhapatnam
Recently, who won the BWF Uber Cup 2026 title? ➠ South Korea
Recently, the high-burnup irradiation testing of ‘ANEEL’ fuel was successfully completed. ‘ANEEL’ fuel is related to which of the following? ➠Thorium
Recently, who won the IBSF World Billiards title in Ireland? ➠ Sourav Kothari
Recently, where did the second meeting of the BRICS Employment Working Group begin ➠Thiruvananthapuram
Recently, where did Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan inaugurate the Brain-Computer Interface Conference? ➠ New Delhi
Recently, the ‘Prashast 2.0’ app, which is in discussion for identifying 21 types of disabilities in children, is related to which organisation? ➠ NCERT (National Council of Educational Research and Training)
Recently, who announced the launch of India’s first AI orbital data centre satellite ‘Pathfinder’ ➠ Pixxel and Sarvam
Recently, the Central Government proposed fixing the number of judges in the Supreme Court at how many? ➠ 37
Recently, which country has become the world’s top recipient of $137 billion remittances in the IOM’s ‘World Migration Report 2026’? ➠ India
Recently, Maharaja Sayajirao University of which state has included the ‘Modi Tatva’ module in the sociology syllabus? ➠ Gujarat
Recently, who has launched the CPO Portal for real-time governance and last-mile delivery? ➠ NITI Aayog
Recently, when was World Athletics Day 2026 celebrated? ➠ 7 May
Recently, who has been appointed as the Chairman of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC)? ➠ Shashi Shekhar Vempati
Recently, where has the second edition of the Joint Commanders' Conference started? ➠ Jaipur
Recently, where has DRDO inaugurated the CBRN Field Training and Demonstration Centre ➠ Delhi
Under the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971, insulting which of the following will be a punishable offence? ➠ Vande Mataram song
Where will the Commonwealth Table Tennis Championship 2026 be held? ➠ Delhi
Under whose hosting will the first International Big Cat Alliance Summit be held? ➠ India
Recently, young scientist Dr. Shekhar Suman from which state was awarded the ‘University Innovator Award’ in the USA? ➠ Assam
According to the recent NCRB report ‘Crime in India 2024’, where are the highest number of cyber crime cases reported? ➠ Telangana
Where did IIT Madras recently launch its first international centre to promote deep-tech startups?➠ USA
When was World Thalassemia Day 2026 recently celebrated? ➠ 8 May
Who has recently achieved the distinction of becoming India’s first space-tech unicorn? ➠ Skyroot Aerospace
Where will the Union Minister of State for Defence inaugurate India’s first International Ophthalmology Research Conference? ➠ New Delhi
With which country did the USA recently launch the joint exercise Balikatan 2026? ➠ Philippines
Recently, the IOC lifted the ban on which country ahead of the LA 2028 Olympics? ➠ Belarus
With which state government has UNESCO recently partnered to document the ‘Ru-Soam’ engineering methods for bridges made of bamboo, cane, and wood? ➠Sikkim
Recently, where was the first photographic evidence of the breeding of the rusty-spotted cat recorded? ➠ Haryana
Recently, where did Prime Minister Modi inaugurate the meditation hall of the Art of Living? ➠ Bengaluru
Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the PM MITRA Park in Warangal of which state? ➠ Telangana
Recently, who became the first Indian woman to be elected Fellow of the renowned Meteorological Society? ➠ Kuljeet Kaur
Recently, which city introduced India’s first carbon-absorbing ‘Algae Tree’? ➠Bhopal
Recently, who became the second youngest Grandmaster in the history of chess? ➠ Faustino Oro
Recently, ‘Phoenix’ developed by CSIR-CRRI and BPCL is related to which of the following ➠ Plastic Waste Geocell
Recently, Laura Virginia took oath as the second woman President of which country? ➠ Costa Rica
Recently, which country will join the International Big Cat Alliance as the 26th member country? ➠ Saudi Arabia
Recently, when was National Technology Day 2026 celebrated? ➠ 11 May
Where did the Indian Coast Guard recently commission the indigenous FPV 'ICGS ACHAL'? ➠ Goa
Where was the Kimberley Process Intersessional Meeting 2026 recently held under India's Chairmanship? ➠ Mumbai
Where did Union Minister Nitin Gadkari recently inaugurate the country's second MLFF barrier-free toll system? ➠Delhi
Recently, when was International Nurses Day 2026 celebrated? ➠ 2 May
Recently, who has been appointed as the Chairman of Prasar Bharati? ➠ Prasoon Joshi
UIDAI has joined hands with which institution for a 5-year collaboration in digital forensics, cyber security and advanced technology research ➠ National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU)
Recently, which ministry launched the ‘JANANI’ platform? ➠ Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Recently, who has launched Electronic Gold Receipts (EGRs)? ➠ National Stock Exchange of India (NSE)
National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research signed an MoU with which organization? ➠ Research and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS)
Which Union Minister launched the nationwide annual health check-up initiative for workers aged 40 years and above? ➠ Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya
Where was India Post’s 100th N-Gen Post Office recently established? ➠ North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Shillong
The Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with which company for the purchase of ground-based mobile electronic systems for the Indian Army? ➠ Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
Recently, Anand RK and Supriya Sharma received the Pulitzer Prize in which category? ➠ Illustrated Reporting and Commentary
According to the Amendment Bill 2026, the number of judges in the Supreme Court is proposed to be increased to how many? ➠ 37
Recently, where was the 5th BRICS Supreme Audit Institutions Leaders’ Summit held? ➠ Bengaluru
Recently, India tested the advanced version of which missile with MIRV system in Odisha? ➠ Agni Missile
Recently, the first robot ‘Gabi’ to join a Buddhist monk order belongs to which country? ➠ South Korea
Recently, who received the Deen Dayal Upadhyay Panchayat Sustainable Development Award–2025 in the Poverty-Free and Enhanced Livelihood Panchayat category? ➠ Mudradi, Karnataka
Recently, who has been appointed to the post of new Chief of Defence Staff? ➠ Krishna Swaminathan
Recently, whom has President Droupadi Murmu appointed as the Chief Minister of Puducherry?➠ N. Rangasamy
Recently, who won the International Master title in a European tournament? ➠ Apaar Saxena
Recently, who received the Cambridge Dedicated Teacher Awards 2026 for South Asia? ➠ Soma Mandal
Recently, where was the first photographic evidence of the breeding of the rusty-spotted cat recorded ➠ Haryana
Recently, which country became the first Caribbean country to adopt India’s UPI platform? ➠ Trinidad and Tobago
Who recently launched the 'One Case One Data' project and the 'Su Sahay' AI-powered chatbot ➠ Supreme Court
Where did the Indian Coast Guard recently commission the indigenous FPV 'ICGS ACHAL'? ➠ Goa
Where was the Kimberley Process Intersessional Meeting 2026 recently held under India's Chairmanship? ➠ Mumbai
Where did Union Minister Nitin Gadkari recently inaugurate the country's second MLFF barrier-free toll system? ➠ Delhi
Who recently proposed the GARUDA initiative for India's investment future? ➠ SEBI
Who recently launched the 'Annapurna Bhandaar' scheme for women? ➠ West Bengal
Recently, Union Minister Amit Shah released the book 'The Bench, the Bar, and the Bizarre and the Lawful and the Awful'; who is its author? ➠ Tushar Mehta
Who recently launched the 'SEHAT Mission'? ➠ Ministry of Health and Family Welfare & Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
Who recently announced the formation of a 'Singapen' special task force for the safety of women? ➠ Tamil Nadu
Recently, when was International Nurses Day 2026 celebrated? ➠ 12 May
Recently, which received the award for Best Drama Series at the 2026 British Academy Television Awards ceremony? ➠ Code of Silence
Recently, from whom has the Indian Army procured ULPGM and AGNIKAA VTOL-1 kamikaze drones? ➠ Adani Defence (India)
Recently, who launched the 'Kartavya-KAAMS' app for marking attendance of government school teachers and staff? ➠ Karnataka
Recently, under whose chairmanship has the Supreme Court constituted a panel to improve court infrastructure across the country? ➠ Arvind Kumar
Recently, the first consignment of Baksa honey from which state was exported to the USA? ➠ Assam
Recently, where has the implementation of India's first 'Low Emission Zone' been announced? ➠ Pune
Recently, who won the La Liga 2026 title ➠ Barcelona
Recently, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurated the Bhimmandali Eco Heritage Site; this eco heritage site is related to which state? ➠ Odisha
Recently, who has launched the 'Meri Rasoi Yojana' to distribute free food kits? ➠ Punjab
Recently discussed Valley Fever is related to which of the following? ➠ Fungal infection
Recently, who unveiled the book ‘Apnapan’ which was in discussion recently? ➠ Shivraj Singh
Recently, who became the owner of the Dublin franchise in the European T20 Premier League (ETPL)? ➠ Rahul Dravid
Recently, where did Union Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth inaugurate the third edition of ‘Kalam and Kavach’? ➠ New Delhi
Korea’s ‘VOYAGES’ will develop India’s first mega greenfield shipyard in which place? ➠ Tamil Nadu
Recently, which state was accorded the status of the ‘Top State’ in the ‘Outstanding States’ category at the LEAPS 2025 Awards? ➠ Tamil Nadu
Recently, who launched the ‘Ginger Mission’ for cultivation of GI-certified ginger? ➠ Mizoram
Recently, where was the ‘Gangamma Jatara’ festival 2026 organised? ➠ Andhra Pradesh
Recently, with whom has the ‘Reserve Bank Innovation Hub’ signed an MoU to curb the threat of ‘mule accounts’? ➠ I4C
Recently, who has been chosen as the new Chief Minister of Kerala? ➠ V.D. Satheesan
Recently, where did External Affairs Minister Jaishankar inaugurate the ‘From Zero to Infinity’ exhibition? ➠ New York
Who has been appointed as the next Chief of Naval Staff of the Indian Navy? ➠ Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan
Shubhendu Adhikari recently took oath as the Chief Minister of which state? ➠ West Bengal
Which country is chairing the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting? ➠ India
V. D. Satheesan has been appointed as the new Chief Minister of which state? ➠ Kerala
Recently the ‘Mizoram Ginger Mission’ was launched by which Union Minister? ➠ Jyotiraditya M. Scindia
IEPFA signed an agreement with whom to promote investor awareness campaigns across the country? ➠ Prasar Bharati
The new weather forecast products launched by IMD are mainly designed for which areas? ➠ Rain-fed agricultural areas
Who has been appointed as the new Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of India? ➠ Lieutenant General NS Raja Subramani
When is National Technology Day celebrated every year? ➠ 11 May
India’s AI-powered fighter aircraft ‘Kaal Bhairav’ will be manufactured in which European country?➠ Portugal
WHO has declared an Ebola outbreak in which place recently? ➠ Uganda, Congo
Under which operation did Indian agencies seize Captagon drugs worth ₹182 crore for the first time? ➠ Operation Razepill
Ali Falih Kadhim recently became the new Prime Minister of which country? ➠ Iraq
Where was India’s first satellite-tagged soft-shell turtle released recently? ➠ Kaziranga National Park
Recently, India signed an agreement with the ADNOC company of which country to establish a Strategic Petroleum Reserve? ➠ UAE
Who has been elected as the President of the South Asian Weightlifting Federation recently? ➠ Sahdev Yadav
The High Court of which state has declared the Bhojshala complex as a Hindu temple recently?➠ Madhya Pradesh
Which became the first state in the country to complete work in all priority sectors under the ‘National Compliance Reduction and Deregulation Initiative’? ➠ Tripura
How many gold medals did India win at the Uzbekistan Asian Boxing U15 Championship 2026 recently? ➠ 9 Gold Medals
Recently, where was the meeting of the Central Zonal Council inaugurated? ➠ Chhattisgarh
Recently, who has been appointed as the CEO of Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI)? ➠ Saurabh Vijay
Recently, the Central Information Commission ordered to keep whom outside the purview of the RTI Act? ➠ Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)
Where will the country’s third NIFTEM be established? ➠ Bihar
Recently, India and the Netherlands signed an agreement to accelerate work on the ‘Kalpasar Project’ of which state? ➠ Gujarat
Recently, NASA satellites confirmed that the Euphrates River may completely dry up by the year 2040. Where is the origin of this river located? ➠ Türkiye
Recently, who became the first Indian Grandmaster to secure a place in the E-Sports World Cup 2026 ➠ Aravindh Chithambaram
Recently, Major General B. C. Khanduri (Retd.) passed away. He had served as the Chief Minister of which state? ➠ Uttarakhand
Recently, where was HealthAICon 2026 held? ➠ New Delhi
Recently, which country won the highest number of medals at the Asian Weightlifting Championships 2026 held in India? ➠ China
Recently, where was India’s first integrated Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) field laboratory launched? ➠ IIT Bombay
Which edition of the World Health Assembly commenced in Switzerland recently? ➠ 79th
Recently, who launched India’s first USD-based debit card in collaboration with Visa? ➠ ICICI Bank
The recently discussed ‘Mithuna’ model is related to what? ➠ Monsoon Forecasting
Referring to which crisis did PM Modi appeal to people to save fuel, work from home, avoid buying gold and reduce foreign travel? ➠ West Asia Crisis
Who has recently been appointed as the Director of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)? ➠ Praveen Sood
Recently, which state announced the establishment of the country’s first Human-Elephant Conflict Research Centre? ➠ Jharkhand
Under “Operation Antim Prahar”, Gadchiroli of which state has been declared Naxal-free recently? ➠ Maharashtra
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was honoured with the highest award “Royal Order of the Polar Star, Commander Grand Cross” of which country recently? ➠ Sweden
When was International Museum Day 2026 celebrated across the world recently? ➠ 18 May
Recently, in Bhiwadi of which state was the first SME-led semiconductor chip manufacturing facility inaugurated? ➠ : Rajasthan
Recently, where did the Indian Navy inaugurate the Naval Sailing Node? ➠ Bhopal
What is the meaning of ‘AIDC’ in the recently increased tax on gold? ➠ Agriculture Infrastructure and Development Cess
Which Indian shipbuilder company acquired Sri Lanka’s ‘Colombo Dockyard’? ➠ Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited
Where was the 95th La Liga tournament organized, in which Barcelona defeated Real Madrid to win the title? ➠ Spain
To which country was the first consignment of Assam’s Boksa honey exported recently? ➠ America
The Central Government has allowed how much Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in insurance companies through the automatic route recently? ➠ 100%
On which date is National Dengue Day observed every year? ➠ 16 May
Between Dholera and which city has the Cabinet approved India’s first semi-high-speed rail project ➠ Ahmedabad
Recently, who won the men’s singles title of the Italian Open 2026? ➠ Jannik Sinner
National Institute of Securities Markets has signed an MoU with whom? ➠ Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA)
At which airport was the statue and feature wall of Bhagwan Birsa Munda inaugurated? ➠ Ranchi Airport
Which Union Minister launched the mission “Arunachal Kiwi: The USP of Arunachal Pradesh”? ➠Jyotiraditya M. Scindia
Which institution launched India’s first exchange-traded weather derivative contract “RAINMUMBAI”? ➠ NCDEX
When is World Metrology Day celebrated every year? ➠20 May
Recently, Europe’s space agency launched the ‘SMILE’ mission in collaboration with whom? ➠ China
Recently, whom has RBI appointed as Executive Director? ➠ Gunveer Singh
Recently, who launched a nationwide roadmap for the SHE-MARTs initiative? ➠ Ministry of Rural Development
Recently, where has DRDO successfully tested the drone-launched ‘ULPGM-V3’ missile? ➠ Andhra Pradesh
Recently, where was the ‘PRAGATI 2026’ exercise organized under India’s hosting? ➠ Meghalaya
Recently, where was the meeting of the Central Zonal Council inaugurated? ➠ Chhattisgarh
Recently, who has been appointed as the CEO of Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI)? ➠ Saurabh Vijay
Recently, where was HealthAICon 2026 held? ➠ New Delhi
Recently, which country won the highest number of medals at the Asian Weightlifting Championships 2026 held in India? ➠ China
Which Union Minister launched the mission “Arunachal Kiwi: The USP of Arunachal Pradesh”? ➠ Jyotiraditya M. Scindia
When is World Metrology Day celebrated every year? ➠ 20 May
Recently, where has DRDO successfully tested the drone-launched ‘ULPGM-V3’ missile? ➠ Andhra Pradesh
Recently, where was the ‘PRAGATI 2026’ exercise organized under India’s hosting? ➠ Meghalaya
Who has recently been honoured with the International Booker Prize, 2026? ➠ Taiwan Travelogue
Recently, who has been honoured with the Agricola Medal, 2026 by the Food and Agriculture Organization? ➠ Narendra Modi
Recently, India has declared the year 2027 as the ‘Year of Culture and Tourism’ in collaboration with which country? ➠ taly
Recently, where has Bharat Forge Limited announced to establish the country’s first private-sector marine gas turbine facility? ➠ Andhra Pradesh
Recently, where has the 400-year-old ‘Panjath Festival’, dedicated to community spirit and river conservation, started again? ➠ Jammu and Kashmir
Recently, where have scientists discovered the Earth’s oldest known air by drilling? ➠ Antarctica
Who will host the 68th session of the Governing Body of the Asian Productivity Organization? ➠ India
Where will the country’s first ‘Air Train’ project begin? ➠ Delhi
Recently, how many total medals has the Indian team won in the 11th Sanda World Cup? ➠ 5 Medals
Where has GRSE recently launched the next-generation offshore patrol vessel ‘INS Sanghamitra’ for the Indian Navy? ➠Kolkata
Recently, IIT Kanpur Director Manindra Agrawal has been elected a Fellow of the prestigious Royal Society of London for contributions in which field? ➠ Theoretical Computer Science and Mathematics
What is the recently discussed IRCTC luxury train ‘Golden Chariot’ associated with? ➠ South India ➠ Chandrayaan-3 Mission
Which city’s water supply and sewerage board recently ranked among the world’s top five boards at the Madrid Global Water Summit 2026? ➠ Bengaluru
When is the International Day for Biodiversity 2026 celebrated? ➠ 22 May
Who recently developed the world’s first AI-based gene editor for crops ‘Plant-OpenCRISPR1’? ➠ Central Rice Research Institute, Odisha
Who recently launched the JEEVAN app and the SHATAYU Geriatric Caregiver Dashboard? ➠ Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Where was the statue of Veera Pasi recently unveiled? ➠ Uttar Pradesh
Who recently formed India’s first dedicated cabinet-level AI department? ➠ Kerala
Recently, in which state/UT was the ‘Metro Monday’ initiative launched? ➠ Delhi
Nepal’s famous mountaineer Kami Rita Sherpa has conquered Mount Everest a record how many times? ➠ 32 times
The recently discussed Tungabhadra Dam is located in which state? ➠ Karnataka
Recently, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the Indian War Memorial at the Injingak Peace Park in which country? ➠ South Korea
Who is the second Indian woman scientist to be recently elected a Fellow of the Royal Society? ➠ Dr. Soumya Swaminathan
Who recently launched the North Star platform for renewable energy initiatives in India? ➠ UK
Where did India recently successfully test the 100-km range ‘Vayu Astra-1’ loitering munition? ➠ Both Pokhran and Joshimath
Where has IN-Space recently approved the establishment of Common Technical Facilities (CTFs)? ➠ Both Gujarat and Tamil Nadu
Who has recently been awarded the UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award 2025? ➠ Abhilasha Barak
Where will the Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting begin? ➠ New Delhi
Oil India Limited recently discovered gas in the Dandewala Field in which state? ➠ Rajasthan
Gurindervir Singh recently set a new national record in the men's 100 meter race at the Federation Cup. Where did the Federation Cup begin? ➠ Jharkhand
Where was the 75th edition of ‘Fit India Sundays on Cycle’ held recently? ➠ Ahmedabad
The second phase of the UMMID program was recently launched; what is it related to? ➠ Rare genetic disorders
Who recently launched the AI-based applications ‘Q-FORCE’ and ‘Kautilya’ ➠ Indian Army
Where will the 1st World Yogasana Championship 2026 be held ➠ Ahmedabad
Who are the women MPs recently selected for the Sansad Ratna Award 2026? ➠ Smita Uday Wagh and Medha Kulkarni
Which states has the Central Government recently included in the Brahmaputra Review Board? ➠ Sikkim and West Bengal
Li Jiaying, who participated in China’s recently launched Shenzhou-23 mission, has become the first female astronaut from which country?➠ Hong Kong
According to the Sample Registration System (SRS) Report 2024, what is the neonatal mortality rate in the country? ➠ 18.3
Where was the 11th Review Conference of the Parties to the NPT held recently? ➠ New York
In which sport did Dev Meena and Kuldeep Kumar recently set a joint national record at the Federation Cup 2026? ➠ Pole Vault
In which state's Hoolongapar Gibbon Sanctuary did a Western Hoolock Gibbon recently make use of an artificial canopy bridge constructed over a railway line? ➠ Assam
Recently, the bilateral naval exercise ‘VARUNA’ between India and which country started in the Arabian Sea? ➠ France
Recently, under the leadership of which international organization was the ‘Global Plastics Treaty’ Geneva conference organized to end plastic pollution? ➠ United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Recently, which financial regulatory institution issued strict rules under the ‘Cyber Security Resilience Framework’ to prevent financial fraud? ➠ Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
Recently, the ‘GSAT-32’ satellite is mainly related to which category? ➠ Communication Satellite
Recently released ‘National Sub-National Governance Index’ was developed and launched by which institution? ➠ NITI Aayog
Chandrayaan-3, which was honored with the 2026 Goddard Astronautics Award, was launched in which year? ➠ 2023
Scientists of which country developed the world’s first AI-based gene editor for crops? ➠ India
Who received the United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award for 2025? ➠ Ambika Barak
On which date is World Thyroid Day observed every year? ➠ 25 May
World Football Day 2026 is observed every year on which date? ➠ 25 May
Which disease has recently been recognized as a public health priority for the first time by the World Health Organization (WHO)? ➠ Stroke
What is the theme of International Yoga Day 2026? ➠ Yoga for Healthy Ageing
Recently, the Centre constituted a high-level committee headed by whom to study demographic changes due to infiltration? ➠ Prakash Prabhakar
Who recently launched the PM-AJAY portal and AJAY mobile app? ➠ Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Indian scientist Dr. Ronaldo Laishram recently discovered the ‘Loktak Protocluster’. What is it associated with? ➠ City of Galaxies
Where did Indian Railways recently launch the ‘CHIRAG’ centre to modernize HR administration with the help of AI? ➠ Hyderabad
Who recently won the Woman International Master (WIM) title in chess? ➠ Lakshmi Nair
Which protein imaging platform has recently been developed by the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research? ➠ CLEAR
Where did India’s first National AI and Digital Water Summit recently begin? ➠ Bengaluru
Where did President Droupadi Murmu recently launch the ‘Ama Didi Bahini Seva’ (also known as the ‘Pink City Runner’)? ➠ Sikkim
What is ‘Zorawar’, recently successfully tested by the Indian Army and DRDO? ➠ Indigenous Light Tank
How many MPs have been selected for the Sansad Ratna Award 2026? ➠ 12
Who is the Director General of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) whose tenure has been extended till July 2027? ➠ Anurag Garg
An Rajam is associated with which musical instrument and was recently honored with the Padma Vibhushan? ➠ Violin
Who has recently become the fastest sprinter in India? ➠ Gurindervir Singh
Who broke Milkha Singh’s record by completing the 400-meter race in 44.98 seconds? ➠ Vishal T.K.
What is the name of India’s first indigenous 300 km Universal Rocket Launching System launched by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh? ➠ Suryastra
Under Mission Vande Mataram, the first all-women mountaineering team of BSF successfully climbed which peak? ➠ Mount Everest
Who has been appointed as the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha Petitions Committee? ➠ Raghav Chadha
Lionel Messi has officially become the world’s second billionaire footballer after whom? ➠ Cristiano Ronaldo
Who has recently launched 'Adarsh Shehar Samriddhi Yojana' ➠ Chhattisgarh
Who is the author of the recently launched book "India's Olympic Gold: Hockey Triumph at Amsterdam"? ➠ K. Arumugam
Which is the 5th state in the country to recently achieve the status of a 'Fully Literate State' under the ULLAS initiative? ➠ Sikkim
Whom has the United Nations recently added to its monitoring list for conflict-related sexual violence? ➠ Both Israel and Russia
Where has a new species of evergreen tree, 'Humboldtia nairiana', recently been discovered? ➠ Kerala
When was World Hunger Day 2026 recently observed? ➠ 28 May
According to Cushman & Wakefield, what rank has India secured in the Asia-Pacific data center market? ➠ Second
Who recently set the record for hitting the most sixes in a single IPL season? ➠ Vaibhav Suryavanshi
Which state has recently launched 'Project Zero' with the aim of making the state corruption-free? ➠ Kerala
Which Indian peacekeeper has the UN recently announced it will honor posthumously with the 'Dag Hammarskjöld Medal'? ➠ Havildar Harbhajan Singh and Naib Subedar Sujit Kumar
Who recently launched the CPGRAMS voice chatbot ‘SAMADHAN DIDI’? - Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
Who has recently been elected as the Chief Minister of Karnataka? - D.K. Shivakumar

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Recently, where did Red Balloon Aerospace launch India's first stratospheric super-pressure balloon? - Andhra Pradesh
Where will Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launch the ‘Khet Bachao Abhiyan’? - Madhya Pradesh
Who recently became the runner-up of IPL 2026? - Gujarat Titans
Recently, where was India’s first ‘SkyCast System’ launched? - Indira Gandhi International Airport
Recently, Janez Janša was elected as the Prime Minister of which country? - Slovenia
Who recently announced India’s first ‘Blue Bond’? - Sagarmala Finance Corporation
Recently, according to the National Family Health Survey (NFHS)-6, what percentage of institutional deliveries has been recorded in the country? - 90.6%
Who recently honored India with the Labaytum Award? - Saudi Arabia
Where will Intel Corporation and 3D Glass Solutions Inc. establish an advanced packaging glass core substrate manufacturing facility? - Odisha
Recently, which animal was adversely affected by the Babesia infection, a topic currently in the news? - Asiatic Lion
Recently, which government agency's cadre restructuring has been approved by the Ministry of Finance? - Directorate of Enforcement (ED)
Recently, where did the Union Defence Minister inaugurate the ‘Naval Gallantry Park’? - Lucknow
Recently, what position did India secure in the medal tally at the Hong Kong Asian U-20 Athletics Championships? - Second
Recently, which Badminton Open doubles title was won by India's Satwik and Chirag? - Singapore Open
Recently, a farmer named Valluvan from which state was honored as an ‘FAO Soil Farmer Hero’? - Tamil Nadu
Where will the country's first SEZ developed by an Urban Local Body be launched? - Puducherry
Recently, where was the rare dragonfly ‘Gynacantha Khasiaca’ sighted for the first time since 1914? - Arunachal Pradesh
Recently, under ‘Operation Chakravyuh’, from which state did the DRI seize over 24 kilograms of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances? - Kerala
Where was the 35th India-China WMCC meeting held recently? - Beijing
The AUKUS security alliance recently launched an Underwater Drone Programme; which countries are members of AUKUS? - Australia, UK and USA
Which of India's neighboring countries recently approved the Padma Barrage Project? - Bangladesh
Which entity recently secured the top spot in the 'Dry Bulk' category of the Logistics Port Performance Index 2024-25? - Paradip Port Authority
What is the focus of Google's 'Debug' program, which has been in the news recently? - Preventing mosquito-borne diseases
What global rank has India's economy recently secured in terms of AI performance? - Fourth
Who has recently assumed charge as the 20th Commander-in-Chief of the Andaman and Nicobar Command? - Vineet McCarty
Who was recently awarded the Earth Prize 2026 for the biodegradable filter 'Plas-tic'? - Vivaan Chavchharia, Arianna Agarwal, Ayyana Mehta
Who is the youngest Indian female player to recently win the Senior Singles title at the Kosovo World Table Tennis event? - Divyanshi Bhowmick
The startup Netrasemi recently launched the AI chip A2000; which state is it associated with? - Kerala
Which country's cricket association's membership has the ICC recently suspended due to governance-related violations? - Canada
With whose collaboration has the BSE recently launched 'Project Shikhar' to assist MSMEs in accessing the capital market? - Meesho
Which mission has the Ministry of Jal Shakti, in collaboration with ANRF, recently launched to provide support to startups in the water sector? - MAHA Jal Mission
Where was Hindustan Unilever Limited's first fragrance R&D facility in the country recently inaugurated? - Mumbai
When was World Bicycle Day 2026 recently observed? - 03 June
What is the key feature of the RudraM-II missile, which has been in the news recently? - Air-to-Surface Strike
Who has recently been appointed as the Chairman of the CBSE? -Lokhande Prashant Sitaram
Where did the meeting of the BRICS Working Group on Disaster Risk Reduction recently commence? - Odisha
Where did Union Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia recently launch the "Senehjori" mission for Muga silk? - Assam
Where has a new species of lizard, 'Mesalina bishnoi', been discovered recently in India? - Rajasthan
Who recently became non-permanent members of the UN Security Council - Austria, Kyrgyzstan, Portugal, Trinidad and Tobago & Zimbabwe
Where was a massive 1,800-year-old ‘Potato Patch’ coral recently discovered - Lakshadweep
What is the base year of the recently released All-India Index of Industrial Production (IIP)? - 2022-23
Who recently launched the AI-designed ‘Majorana 2’ quantum chip? - Microsoft
Which is India’s first private university to establish the ‘IndiaAI Data Lab’? - Chandigarh University
Which country was recently appointed as the President of the 81st session of the UNGA? - Bangladesh
The Community Managed Natural Farming initiative of which state received the Food Planet Prize 2026? - Andhra Pradesh
Which state recently launched ‘Operation Delta Hunt’? - Gujarat
India’s UPI recently partnered with ACLEDA Bank of which country? - Cambodia
Where was the 73rd Plenary Session of the North Eastern Council (NEC) held recently? - Shillong, Meghalaya
Recently, Mette Frederiksen has been appointed Prime Minister of which country for the third consecutive term? - Denmark
According to the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, which rank has India achieved globally as a solar growth market in 2025? - Second
Subhash C. Kashyap recently passed away at the age of 97; with which of the following was he associated? - Former Secretary-General of the Lok Sabha, Constitutional Expert, and Member of the 'One Nation, One Election' Committee
Where in the country has the UK's University of Liverpool recently received approval to open a campus? - Bengaluru
Who has recently launched ‘Navachar Mantra’ to empower grassroots innovators? - Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
Which site has recently been declared India’s 100th Ramsar Site? - Surha Tal
Who is the first footballer to recently win the ‘Princess of Asturias Award’? - Lionel Messi
With whom is the book “When Audit Matters”, recently released by Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan, associated? - Vinod Rai
When was World Environment Day 2026 recently observed? - 05 June
Who is the Indian woman who recently became the world number one boxer in the women’s 57 kg category? - Jaismine Lamboria

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