Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat launched the book 'Timeless India' in New Delhi. The volume focuses on the protection and revival of Indian cultural identity under Prime Minister Narendra Modi and was edited by senior journalist and former MP Tarun Vijay.
Q1. Which Union Territory was declared India's first 100% Organic Union Territory in October 2026?
Answer: (B) Ladakh — Ladakh was declared India's first 100% Organic Union Territory by Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena. Sikkim was the first state in India to achieve 100% organic certification in 2016.
Q2. Consider the following statements regarding the Container Manufacturing Promotion Scheme (CMPS):
1. The scheme has an approved financial outlay of ₹10,000 crore.
2. It aims to increase India's annual container capacity to 7.5 lakh TEUs.
3. Land at major ports will be leased to manufacturers at 50% of the notified rate.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: (A) 1 and 2 only — Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is incorrect because eligible manufacturers can get major-port land on concessional lease terms at 25% of the notified rate, not 50%.
Q3. What is the total outlay approved for the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Gram Swaraj Yojana (PM-VGSY)?
Answer: (C) ₹7,395.55 crore — The Union Cabinet approved the PM-VGSY with a total financial outlay of ₹7,395.55 crore (Central Share: ₹4,869.48 crore, State Share: ₹2,526.07 crore) for implementation from 2026-27 to 2030-31.
Q4. Dearness Allowance (DA) for Central Government employees in India is calculated based on which index?
Answer: (C) CPI for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) — Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief are linked to the All-India Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW), which is compiled monthly by the Labour Bureau under the Ministry of Labour and Employment.
Q5. What is the new base year revised by MoSPI for the Index of Industrial Production (IIP)?
Answer: (D) 2022-23 — The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) revised the Index of Industrial Production series, shifting the base year from 2011-12 to 2022-23 in its 10th revision.
Q6. SEBI signed a Memorandum of Understanding with which international central bank to strengthen cooperation regarding Central Counterparties (CCPs)?
Answer: (C) Bank of England — Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) signed an MoU with the Bank of England to strengthen regulatory cooperation and information sharing regarding SEBI-recognised Central Counterparties (CCPs).
Q7. Which company became the second-most valuable listed firm in India following its listing on the BSE and NSE in October 2026?
Answer: (C) Jio Platforms Ltd — Jio Platforms Ltd made its stock market debut at a listing price of ₹1,358 per share, becoming India's second-most valuable listed firm behind parent Reliance Industries.
Q8. What is India's rank in the World Justice Project (WJP) Rule of Law Index 2026?
Answer: (C) 88th — India ranked 88th out of 143 countries and jurisdictions in the WJP Rule of Law Index 2026 with a score of 0.48, slipping from 86th position in 2025.
Q9. Consider the following statements regarding the International Booker Prize:
1. It will be renamed the Bukhman International Booker Prize from 2027.
2. The winner's prize purse will double to £100,000.
3. The 2026 award was won by Taiwan Travelogue, the first winner translated from Mandarin.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: (D) 1, 2 and 3 — All three statements are correct. Bukhman Philanthropies committed funding through 2036, renaming the prize from 2027, doubling the prize money to £100,000. 'Taiwan Travelogue' written by Yang Shuang-zi won the 2026 prize.
Q10. Which prestigious award was conferred by UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar?
Answer: (B) First Class Order of Zayed II — UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan conferred the First Class Order of Zayed II on Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar and crew members of flight FZ1073 for their exemplary bravery.
Q11. Under the Gyan Bharatam Mission, India signed an MoU for manuscript conservation with the National Library of which country?
Answer: (C) France — The Ministry of Culture, Government of India, signed an MoU in Paris with the National Library of France (BnF) under the Gyan Bharatam Mission to preserve and digitise documentary heritage.
Q12. At which event was the MoU introducing the 'Sport Values in Every Classroom Toolkit' exchanged between India and UNESCO?
Answer: (B) NADA India Clean Sport Conclave — The MoU between UNESCO, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, and Ministry of Education was exchanged at NADA India's Clean Sport Conclave in New Delhi.
Q13. What is the name of the Indian Navy's Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (Yard 1283) launched at Goa Shipyard Limited?
Answer: (B) Srishti — The Indian Navy's Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV), Yard 1283 – 'Srishti', was launched at Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL), Goa.
Q14. Indian Naval Ship INS Sahyadri arrived at which port in South Korea to participate in a bilateral naval exercise?
Answer: (B) Busan — INS Sahyadri arrived at Busan Naval Harbour in the Republic of Korea to participate in the India–Republic of Korea Navy (IN–RoKN) Bilateral Exercise.
Q15. Who is the editor of the book 'Timeless India: Protection & Revival of Indian Cultural Identity'?
Answer: (C) Tarun Vijay — The book 'Timeless India: Protection & Revival of Indian Cultural Identity under the Leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi' was edited by former Rajya Sabha member Tarun Vijay and launched by Gajendra Singh Shekhawat.
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