High-Profile Appointments: New CDS, Naval Chief, and CBFC Chairperson Named

The Government has appointed Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani as the 3rd Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), succeeding Anil Chauhan.
Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan has been named the 27th Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), taking over from Dinesh Kumar Tripathi.
Shashi Shekhar Vempati, the former CEO of Prasar Bharati, has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) for a 3-year term.
In a leadership reshuffle, Prasoon Joshi has been moved to the position of Chairman of Prasar Bharati.

Key Facts / Static GK

1st CDS of India: General Bipin Rawat
CBFC Ministry: Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB)
CBFC Tenure: 3 Years
NS Raja Subramani's former role: Military Adviser at NSCS

Q Practice Quiz — 11 May 2026

1. Regarding the Jan Suraksha schemes, which of the following statements is/are correct as of May 2026?

A All three schemes were launched by the Ministry of Finance in 2016.

B The Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY) has recorded the highest enrolments among the three.

C The entry age for the Atal Pension Yojana (APY) is between 18 to 50 years.

D PMJJBY provides a coverage of ₹5 lakh for natural death.

E Only B and C are correct.

Explanation: Statement B is correct as PMSBY has 58.09 crore enrolments. Statement A is incorrect (launched in 2015). Statement C is incorrect (APY entry age is 18-40). Statement D is incorrect (PMJJBY coverage is ₹2 lakh).

2. Where will the new GaN-based semiconductor fabrication facility by Crystal Matrix Ltd be located?

A Surat, Gujarat

B Noida, Uttar Pradesh

C Dholera, Gujarat

D Bengaluru, Karnataka

E Hyderabad, Telangana

Explanation: Crystal Matrix Ltd will set up its GaN (Gallium Nitride) based semiconductor fabrication facility in Dholera, Gujarat.

3. What is the new Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) for sugarcane approved for the 2026-27 season?

A ₹345 per quintal

B ₹355 per quintal

C ₹360 per quintal

D ₹365 per quintal

E ₹375 per quintal

Explanation: The CCEA has approved a new FRP of ₹365 per quintal for the 2026-27 season, up from ₹355.

4. Which of the following represents the '5F' vision under the newly launched Mission for Cotton Productivity?

A Farm, Fibre, Factory, Fashion, Foreign

B Farm, Finance, Factory, Fashion, Foreign

C Farm, Fibre, Fuel, Fashion, Foreign

D Field, Fibre, Factory, Fashion, Foreign

E Farm, Fibre, Factory, Fabric, Foreign

Explanation: The 5F vision stands for Farm → Fibre → Factory → Fashion → Foreign.

5. What is the maximum credit guarantee percentage provided to MSMEs under the ECLGS 5.0 scheme?

A 75%

B 80%

C 90%

D 95%

E 100%

Explanation: Under ECLGS 5.0, MSMEs are eligible for a 100% credit guarantee, while non-MSMEs and airlines receive a 90% guarantee.

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