Indian Racer Kush Maini Triumphs in F2 Sprint Race at Barcelona Grand Prix
The high-speed event took place at the Barcelona-Catalunya circuit in Barcelona, Spain, as part of the 2026 Formula 2 Championship.
This win marks Maini’s first Formula 2 race victory of the 2026 season and his third overall victory in F2 racing history.
Kush Maini currently competes on the global grid for the ART Grand Prix team.
Exam Perspective: Major achievements of Indian sportspersons in international motorsport and feeder leagues are increasingly asked in government banking and SSC exams.
Key Facts / Static GK
ART Grand Prix is a French motor racing team founded in 2005.
Q Practice Quiz — 15 June 2026
1. Which of the following statements regarding the RELIEF Scheme 2026 is correct?
Explanation: Under the RELIEF Scheme, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) exporters without ECGC insurance receive up to 50% reimbursement, with a limit of ₹50 lakh.
2. At which of the following venues was the first edition of the 'Bharat Innovates 2026' event inaugurated, where the ATL Bridge was launched?
Explanation: The 'Bharat Innovates 2026' exhibition was inaugurated at the Palais des Expositions de Nice, Nice, France, where the India-France ATL Bridge was launched.
3. What is the new verified viewership benchmark established by the Ministry of Ayush to claim the Guinness World Record for the most viewed live yoga stream?
Explanation: The Ministry of Ayush set a new Guinness World Record with 4,35,831 verified concurrent viewers on its YouTube Live Yoga Stream, surpassing the 2024 record of 2,46,252 viewers.
4. Which of the following regional festivals is primarily celebrated in Odisha to welcome the monsoon and pay tribute to the fertility of Mother Earth?
Explanation: Raja Parba is a prominent agrarian festival celebrated in Odisha that marks the onset of the monsoon and honors the fertility and womanhood of Mother Earth.
5. With reference to the recent initiative by the Ministry of Rural Development, consider the following statements: 1. 700 SHE-MARTs and 1,000 District Fulfilment Centres are to be established. 2. The initiative is being implemented under the DAY-NRLM framework. 3. The e-SARAS Portal will be revamped into a Multi-Vendor Marketplace. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Explanation: All statements are correct. The Ministry of Rural Development will establish 700 SHE-MARTs and 1,000 District Fulfilment Centres under the DAY-NRLM to empower women, alongside revamping the e-SARAS portal.
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