The Indian Navy has commenced the 5th edition of the pan-India coastal defence exercise, 'Sea Vigil 2026'. Conceptualised in 2018 in the wake of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, the exercise spans India's entire coastline, Exclusive Economic Zone, coastal states, and Union Territories.
DEFENCE · 12 Nov 2026
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Q1. The Union Cabinet recently extended the Stand-Up India Scheme. Until which year has this scheme been extended?
Answer: (D) March 31, 2031 — The Union Cabinet has approved the extension of the Stand-Up India Scheme for another five years, making it valid until March 31, 2031. This scheme aims to promote entrepreneurship among women and Scheduled Castes/Tribes.
Q2. Which cities topped the 'Swachh Shehar Jodi' category in the Swachh Survekshan 2025-26 Awards?
Answer: (E) Both B and C and D — In the 'Swachh Shehar Jodi' category, Ahmedabad (Mentor) – Sanand (Mentee), Indore (Mentor) – Depalpur (Mentee), and Tirupati (Mentor) – Kuppam (Mentee) secured the top three positions for accelerating urban waste management excellence.
Q3. Which Urban Local Body (ULB) became the first in Bihar to list municipal bonds on the National Stock Exchange (NSE)?
Answer: (D) Patna Municipal Corporation — Patna Municipal Corporation (PMC) made history by becoming the first Urban Local Body in Bihar to list its municipal bonds on the National Stock Exchange (NSE), raising approximately ₹200 crore.
Q4. What is the theme of the 31st CII Partnership Summit 2026, hosted by Andhra Pradesh?
Answer: (C) Navigating the New World Order: Trade, Technology, Trust and Thought Leadership — The 31st CII Partnership Summit 2026, hosted by Andhra Pradesh in Visakhapatnam, will focus on the theme 'Navigating the New World Order: Trade, Technology, Trust and Thought Leadership'.
Q5. Under the IndiaAI Mission, which indigenous AI foundation model, developed by Soket Labs, supports all 22 Scheduled Indian Languages and English?
Answer: (C) EKA-1 — EKA-1 is an indigenous AI foundation model developed by Soket Labs under the IndiaAI Mission. It supports all 22 Scheduled Indian Languages and English, designed for tasks like mathematics, coding, and AI-assisted automation.
Q6. Who became the first male participant in the 2nd edition of the FIFA Player Impact Programme (2026)?
Answer: (C) Sunil Chhetri — Sunil Chhetri, the former captain of the Indian football team, has been selected for the 2nd edition of the FIFA Player Impact Programme (2026), marking him as the first male participant in the program, which was initially exclusive to female footballers.
Q7. The Ministry of Defence signed a ₹498.58 crore contract with Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) for the Normal Refit and Re-powering of which Indian Naval Ship?
Answer: (C) INS Betwa — The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract worth ₹498.58 crore to Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) for the Normal Refit and Re-powering of INS Betwa, which is a Brahmaputra-class guided-missile frigate.
Q8. Indian Naval Ship (INS) Trishul recently concluded its port visit to Safaga Naval Base. This base is located in which country?
Answer: (C) Egypt — INS Trishul, a Talwar-class guided-missile frigate, concluded its port visit to Safaga Naval Base, which is situated in Egypt.
Q9. The 8th edition of the India-Myanmar Naval Exercise (IMNEX-26) commenced in which Indian city?
Answer: (C) Visakhapatnam — The 8th edition of the India-Myanmar Naval Exercise (IMNEX-26) began in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, with INS Rana and INS Sumedha representing the Indian Navy.
Q10. The Indian Navy commenced the 'Sea Vigil 2026' exercise, which is the _____ edition of the Pan-India Coastal Defence Exercise.
Answer: (D) Fifth — The Indian Navy has commenced the Fifth edition of the Pan-India Coastal Defence Exercise 'Sea Vigil 2026'. This exercise was conceptualized in 2018 following the 26/11 Mumbai terrorist attacks.
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