Establishment of Asia-Africa Agri Alliance (AAAA) to Diversify India's Farm Exports

1. What is the total financial outlay approved by the Union Cabinet for the 'BHAVYA' scheme to develop industrial parks?

Explanation: The Union Cabinet approved the Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojana (BHAVYA) with a total financial outlay of ₹33,660 crore (approximately ₹33,600 crore) for the development of 100 industrial parks.

2. Consider the following statements regarding the Asia-Africa Agri Alliance (AAAA): 1. It is established as a Section 8 Not-for-Profit Organisation. 2. It primarily focuses on diversifying exports to the US and European markets. 3. The focus crops for this alliance are Maize and Millets. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Explanation: Statement 1 is correct as it is a Section 8 NPO. Statement 2 is incorrect because the goal is to diversify exports *beyond* the US and Europe. Statement 3 is correct as Maize and Millets are the focus crops.

3. What is the primary security objective of the '.bank.in' domain initiative launched by the RBI?

Explanation: The .bank.in domain is a restricted domain that provides enhanced security by preventing phishing attacks and making it easier for users to identify genuine bank websites, as only RBI-regulated banks can use it.

4. Match the following award winners with their respective categories at the BCCI Naman Awards 2026: 1. Shubman Gill - (a) Lifetime Achievement (Women) 2. Mithali Raj - (b) Polly Umrigar Award 3. Shafali Verma - (c) Best Domestic Cricketer (Women - One Day)

Explanation: Shubman Gill won the Polly Umrigar Award (1-b), Mithali Raj won the Lifetime Achievement Award (2-a), and Shafali Verma was named Best Domestic Cricketer for Women - One Day (3-c).

5. In which village near Dholera did Gujarat launch its first sounding rocket?

Explanation: Gujarat launched its first sounding rocket from Bavaliyari village near Dholera, marking a major milestone in the state's entry into the space sector.