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Question: With reference to the 2026 Goddard Astronautics Award, consider the following statements:
1. India’s Chandrayaan-3 lunar mission has been honoured with the 2026 Goddard Astronautics Award.
2. The Goddard Astronautics Award is the highest honour bestowed by the European Space Agency.
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: With reference to JEEVAN” and “SHATAYU” digital initiatives, consider the following statements:
1. SHATAYU is a mobile application for senior citizens.
2. JEEVAN is a dashboard developed to strengthen caregiving services for senior citizens.
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 (d)

Question: With reference to ‘Agni-1’ missile test in May 2026, consider the following statements:
1. It was test-fired from the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, Odisha.
2. The missile has a range of less than 700 km.
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: With reference to the Government of India’s BHAVYA Scheme, consider the following statements:
1. It has been launched by the Union Ministry of Commerce & Industry.
2. It aims to establish world-class export parks across the country.
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: With reference to the Sakura Science Programme, consider the following statements:
1. It is being implemented by UNESCO.
2. In 2026, Indian students visited Japan under the Sakura Science Programme.
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. Mr. Nikos Christodoulides, who paid a State Visit to India in May 2026, is the prime minister of Cyprus.
2. Cyprus is an island in the Mediterranean Sea.
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: With reference to ‘Khet Bachao Abhiyan’, consider the following statements:
1. It has been launched by the Union Ministry of Rural Development.
2. It focuses on soil health, balanced fertiliser use, and sustainable agriculture.
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:With reference to Trachischium lalremsangai, consider the following statements:
1. It is a new snake species that relishes worms and prefers to stay underground.
2. It was recently discovered in Mizoram.
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: Recently, the Defence Minister flagged off India’s first 300-km Universal Rocket Launching System. What is the name of this launching system?
(a) Suryastra
(b) Brahmastra
(c) Divyastra
(d) Pashupatastra
Ans (a)

Question: With reference to the Supreme Court’s order on stray dogs in May 2026, consider the following statements:
1. The court held that the right to life includes the right to move freely in public spaces without fear of attack.
2.The court held that authorities may take legally permissible measures, including euthanasia, in cases involving rabid dogs.
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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