1. What is the Bharat Forecast System, lately in the news, meant to improve?
Answer: A. BFS is a modern forecasting model giving sharper weather and climate predictions for the whole country.
2. AI Kosha is meant to reinforce which of India's areas?
Answer: D. The initiative gives datasets, tools and resources behind AI innovation, research and development in India.
3. Bhargavastra was built to counter which threat?
Answer: B. It is a home-grown anti-drone solution that finds and neutralises hostile unmanned aerial vehicles.
4. India's partner in the joint Exercise Shakti 2026 was:
Answer: E. Shakti pairs India and France in a bilateral military exercise that strengthens defence ties and interoperability.
5. What is the aim of the RBI's framework on SROs for fintech?
Answer: C. The RBI framework promotes responsible innovation, compliance and governance in fintech.
6. Core Investment Companies chiefly hold their investments in:
Answer: A. Such companies mostly hold shares and securities of entities in their own group, under RBI regulation.
7. Which law is the basis for regulating Core Investment Companies?
Answer: D. RBI uses the RBI Act, 1934 to regulate these companies for financial stability and sound governance.
8. The RBI Digital Payments Index serves to measure:
Answer: B. It captures the growth and spread of digital payment systems across the country.
9. What does the abbreviation PMFBY expand to?
Answer: E. PMFBY is the Government of India's main crop insurance scheme, shielding farmers from crop losses.
10. Natural farming encourages lower use of what?
Answer: D. By limiting synthetic fertilizers and chemical pesticides, natural farming favours eco-friendly cultivation.
11. What is the total outlay of the Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojna (BHAVYA)?
Answer: A. BHAVYA has an outlay of ₹33,660 crore.
12. According to the SRS Statistical Report 2024, what is India's Total Fertility Rate?
Answer: C. TFR is 1.9, below the 2.1 replacement level.
13. RBI imposed a total penalty of how much on City Union Bank in May 2026?
Answer: C. It was ₹10 lakh for PSL lapses plus ₹10,000 for SHG reporting failure.
14. What is the maximum continuous tenure of a UCB director under RBI's 2026 amendment?
Answer: C. A director cannot serve continuously for more than 10 years.
15. Which product of B+H Solutions recently received FCO registration in India?
Answer: B. AgroCopper (nano copper) was recently FCO-registered.