1. Which was among the four platforms NIXI launched on its foundation day?
Answer: B. An AI-enabled WHOIS screening platform was one of the four launches, with the IX, myIRINN and .IN Auction portals.
2. The Qadian-Beas rail project was originally approved in which period?
Answer: B. It was first approved in 1928-29; 2010-11 was when it was revived in the Supplementary Railway Budget.
3. World Autistic Pride Day was first marked in 2005 in which country by Aspies For Freedom?
Answer: B. The first observance was in Brazil in 2005, started by Aspies For Freedom.
4. Which Indian institution ranked highest in the QS World University Rankings 2027?
Answer: A. IIT Delhi ranked 118th, India's best.
5. In the Global Startup Ecosystem Report 2026, at which global rank was Bengaluru placed?
Answer: C. Bengaluru ranked 15th, down from 14th in 2025.
6. What overall hazard exposure score did India receive in UNICEF's Children's Climate Risk Report 2026?
Answer: B. India's overall score was 9.21 out of 10.
7. NOAA's June 2026 advisory gave what probability that the new El Niño would become a very strong or super event by winter?
Answer: B. NOAA placed the odds at 63 per cent for November 2026 to January 2027.
8. The India-Japan Joint Crediting Mechanism operates under which article of the Paris Agreement?
Answer: B. JCM is governed by Article 6.2, covering cooperative approaches through ITMOs.
9. Kashmir saffron received its Geographical Indication tag on which date?
Answer: A. The GI tag was granted on 1 May 2020.
10. The Kishau Multi-Purpose Dam is proposed on which river?
Answer: B. Kishau dam is planned on the Tons River, a tributary of the Yamuna.
11. Drunix, launched by NPCI, is an enhanced fork of which platform?
Answer: C. Drunix is built as an enhanced fork of Hyperledger Fabric.
12. Under which law did the RBI temporarily withdraw interest ceilings on FCNR(B) and NRE deposits in June 2026?
Answer: B. The amendment was issued under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.
13. RBI Reelathon 2026 is a financial awareness campaign for colleges in which State?
Answer: A. It covers about 150 colleges in Kerala.
14. What is the Centre-State funding ratio of PMKSY for North-Eastern and Hilly states?
Answer: D. These states share costs 90:10 with the Centre; general states use 75:25.