Central Bureau of Investigation Unveils AI-Powered Helpbot 'ABHAY' to Verify Notices

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has launched an artificial intelligence-driven platform named 'ABHAY' (AI-Based Helpbot for Authentication of Your Notice) to combat rampant cyber scams.
This helpbot enables citizens to instantly verify the authenticity of any notice claiming to be from the CBI, preventing fraudulent 'digital arrests' and extortion tactics.
The system works through a simple process where users upload the suspected document on the official CBI website, complete an OTP verification, and receive an instant AI-powered validation report.
The CBI operates under the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), which is housed within the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances, and Pensions.

Key Facts / Static GK

CBI Director: Praveen Sood
CBI Headquarters: New Delhi
CBI Established: 1963

Q Practice Quiz — 22 May 2026

1. Which of the following statements is correct regarding the newly approved Maritime Investment Fund (MIF)?

A It will be managed by the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF).

B The Central Government will contribute 100% of the corpus through budgetary support.

C It is a sub-segment of the broader ₹25,000-crore Maritime Development Fund (MDF) managed by SBI Ventures.

D The fund will be structured as an open-ended Mutual Fund under SEBI guidelines.

E The initial corpus target is ₹50,000 crore to be achieved within six months.

Explanation: The Maritime Investment Fund (MIF) is a ₹20,000 crore fund which is a key component of the broader ₹25,000-crore Maritime Development Fund (MDF) and will be managed by SBI Ventures as a closed-end Category I/II AIF.

2. What is the minimum bid size required for banks participating in the RBI's USD-INR buy/sell swap auction?

A USD 1 million

B USD 5 million

C USD 10 million

D USD 25 million

E USD 50 million

Explanation: According to the bidding conditions announced by the RBI for the USD-INR swap auction, the minimum bid size must be USD 10 million, with additional bids in multiples of USD 1 million.

3. Which crop received the highest absolute Minimum Support Price (MSP) increase for the 2026–27 marketing season?

A Sesamum

B Cotton

C Common Paddy

D Sunflower Seed

E Grade A Paddy

Explanation: Sunflower seed registered the highest absolute increase of ₹622 per quintal, followed by cotton at ₹557 per quintal and sesamum at ₹500 per quintal.

4. Who has been assigned the charge of the newly created, first-of-its-kind Cabinet-Level AI portfolio in Kerala?

A P. K. Kunhalikutty

B V. D. Satheesan

C Pinarayi Vijayan

D K. Rajan

E P. Rajeev

Explanation: The newly created Artificial Intelligence portfolio in Kerala has been assigned to senior leader P. K. Kunhalikutty as part of the cabinet restructuring under the state government.

5. Where is India's first SME-led semiconductor ATMP/OSAT facility located?

A Bhiwadi, Rajasthan

B Gandhinagar, Gujarat

C Pune, Maharashtra

D Bengaluru, Karnataka

E Noida, Uttar Pradesh

Explanation: India's first SME-led semiconductor ATMP/OSAT facility has been established in Bhiwadi, Rajasthan, by Sahasra Semiconductors Pvt. Ltd.

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