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Question: With reference to Martian Moons eXploration (MMX) mission, consider the following statements:
1. The mission is led by NASA.
2. It aims to collect samples from Phobos, one of Mars’ two moons.
3. It was launched aboard its H3 rocket on October 20,2026.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Ans (b)

Question: With reference to the 25th Meeting of the Council of Heads of Government (CHG) of SCO, consider the following statements: 1. It was held in Dushanbe, Tajikistan.
2. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi participated in the meeting.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans (a)

Question: Which free trade agreement entered into force on 20 October 2026?
(a) India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA)
(b) India–European Union Free Trade Agreement (India-EU FTA)
(c) India–United Kingdom Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)
(d) India–EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA)
Ans (a)

Question: With reference to Pumped Storage Projects (PSPs), consider the following statements:
1. As of August 2026, India has 7.43 GW of operational PSP capacity across 10 projects.
2. India ranks fourth globally in installed pumped storage capacity.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans (c)

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Question: Which upgraded portal has been launched by the centre to provide farmers with single-window access to government schemes, financial assistance and reliable agricultural information?
(a) Farmer Link Portal
(b) Agri Welfare Portal
(c) Krishak Samvad Portal
(d) India Agri Help Portal
Ans (b)

Question: Recently, the NHAI has introduced a ‘Toll Plaza Feedback’ feature on its mobile app. What is the name of this mobile app?
(a) Rajmargyatra
(b) Sukhad Yatra
(c) mParivahan
(d) FASTag Companion
Ans (a)

Question: With reference to the Multi-State Co-operative Societies (Auditor’s Report) Order, 2026 (MSCARO, 2026), consider the following statements:
1. As of August 2026, India has 7.43 GW of operational PSP capacity across 10 projects.
2. The Multi-State Co-operative Societies (Amendment) Act, 2023, empowered the Central Government under Section 73(6) to prescribe auditing and accounting standards for Multi-State Cooperative Societies.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans (c)

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Question: With reference to Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD), consider the following statements:
1. BVD is a severe Zika disease caused by the Bundibugyo virus
2.It is a zoonotic disease that can spread from animals to humans.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans (b)

Question: Consider the following statements:
1. Bangladesh faced the world’s worst measles outbreak in 2026.
2. Measles is a highly contagious viral infection that spreads through the air.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans (c)

Question: Which country recently celebrated Bada Dashain, its biggest and most important festival?
(a) Thailand
(b) Sri Lanka
(c) Nepal
(d) Bhutan
Ans (c)

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