03-MAY-2026 Current Affairs
(1.) Which state officially became India’s first fully paperless judiciary state in May 2026?
(a.) Assam
(b.) Sikkim
(c.) Kerala
(d.) Goa
(2.) The SACHET emergency alert system, recently tested nationwide, has been developed collaboratively by C-DOT and which authority?
(a.) NDMA
(b.) ISRO
(c.) DRDO
(d.) IMD
(3.) What is the theme for World Press Freedom Day observed on 3 May 2026?
(a.) Journalism Under Siege
(b.) Shaping a Future of Peace
(c.) Truth, Democracy and Justice
(d.) Freedom Without Boundaries
(4.) What is India’s rank in the World Press Freedom Index 2026 published by Reporters Without Borders (RSF)?
(a.) 142nd
(b.) 151st
(c.) 157th
(d.) 163rd
(5.) The Long-Range Hypersonic Anti-Ship Missile (LR-AShM) that underwent a successful second flight test in May 2026 was developed by:
(a.) ISRO
(b.) HAL
(c.) DRDO
(d.) BHEL
(6.) Following recent legislative frameworks, what is the new Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) limit in India’s insurance sector under the automatic route?
(a.) 49%
(b.) 51%
(c.) 74%
(d.) 100%
(7.) In which city was the Conclave on Technology and Judicial Education held where Sikkim's paperless status was announced?
(a.) Guwahati
(b.) Gangtok
(c.) Darjeeling
(d.) Shillong
(8.) Which AI-backed legal translation tool is integrated within the newly upgraded digital judiciary workflow?
(a.) SUPACE
(b.) SUVAS
(c.) BHASHINI
(d.) ANUVAD
(9.) What is the primary operational advantage of the Cell Broadcast technology utilized by the SACHET alert system?
(a.) Requires active internet data
(b.) Tracks individual mobile numbers
(c.) Broadcasts warnings directly to cell towers without internet dependency
(d.) Works only on satellite phones
(10.) How many Indian languages are supported by the SACHET emergency messaging infrastructure?
(a.) 12
(b.) 15
(c.) 19
(d.) 22
(11.) Reporters Without Borders (RSF), which publishes the World Press Freedom Index, is headquartered in which country?
(a.) Switzerland
(b.) France
(c.) United Kingdom
(d.) United States
(12.) Hypersonic speeds are generally classified as velocities exceeding how many times the speed of sound (Mach)?
(a.) Mach 2
(b.) Mach 3
(c.) Mach 4
(d.) Mach 5
(13.) Which regulatory body oversees the insurance sector in India and manages foreign investment limits?
(a.) SEBI
(b.) RBI
(c.) IRDAI
(d.) PFRDA
(14.) World Press Freedom Day is observed globally on which date every year?
(a.) 1 May
(b.) 3 May
(c.) 5 May
(d.) 10 May
(15.) Sikkim celebrated how many years of its statehood during the announcement of its paperless judiciary milestone?
(a.) 25 Years
(b.) 40 Years
(c.) 50 Years
(d.) 60 Years
(16.) Which organization partnered with C-DOT to build and roll out the cell broadcast emergency system?
(a.) ISRO
(b.) NDMA
(c.) DRDO
(d.) NITI Aayog
(17.) What does the acronym 'SUVEG' or related legal portal tools generally assist with in Indian judicial reforms?
(a.) Case filing
(b.) Legal translation
(c.) Virtual attendance
(d.) Evidence auditing
(18.) Which department functions as the parent administrative body for C-DOT in India?
(a.) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
(b.) Department of Telecommunications
(c.) Ministry of Science and Technology
(d.) Ministry of Home Affairs
(19.) The Supreme Court portal designed to assist judges with artificial intelligence-driven legal research is called:
(a.) SUVAS
(b.) SUPACE
(c.) NYAYA
(d.) PRAGATI
(20.) Under the updated insurance sector rules, foreign investments can now be channeled seamlessly through which route?
(a.) Approval Route
(b.) Automatic Route
(c.) Mixed Joint-Venture Route
(d.) Special Economic Zone Route
(21.) In which Indian state is Chintan Bhawan located?
(a.) Sikkim
(b.) Meghalaya
(c.) Uttarakhand
(d.) Himachal Pradesh
(22.) What is the primary target objective of a Long-Range Hypersonic Anti-Ship Missile (LR-AShM)?
(a.) Land fortifications
(b.) Naval platforms and warships
(c.) Airborne surveillance aircraft
(d.) Satellite tracking stations
(23.) Which international organization proclaims World Press Freedom Day annually?
(a.) UNESCO
(b.) UNICEF
(c.) WHO
(d.) UNEP
(24.) Which digital workflow mechanism ensures electronic movement of case files without paper trails?
(a.) e-Filing and DCM
(b.) Manual Registry
(c.) Courier Dispatch
(d.) Physical Docketing
(25.) What categorization does India's score fall under in the latest World Press Freedom Index report?
(a.) Good
(b.) Satisfactory
(c.) Problematic
(d.) Very Serious
(26.) Which high-ranking judicial figure made the official declaration regarding Sikkim's paperless judiciary milestone?
(a.) Justice Sanjiv Khanna
(b.) Justice Surya Kant
(c.) Justice B. R. Gavai
(d.) Justice D. Y. Chandrachud
(27.) The Department of Telecommunications operates under which Union Ministry in India?
(a.) Ministry of Communications
(b.) Ministry of Home Affairs
(c.) Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
(d.) Ministry of Electronics and IT
(28.) What does the term 'SACHET' signify in the context of India's disaster warning network?
(a.) Secure
(b.) Alert
(c.) Broadcast
(d.) Digital
(29.) Which defense laboratory complex serves as the premier institution for missile systems development in India under DRDO?
(a.) DRDL / Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex
(b.) ISRO Propulsion Complex
(c.) HAL Aerospace Division
(d.) BARC Research Facility
(30.) Insurance penetration growth and capital inflow reforms in India are primarily regulated to protect:
(a.) Policyholders and financial stability
(b.) Foreign investors exclusively
(c.) Banking liquidity ratios
(d.) Stock market indices
(31.) Sikkim merged to become the 22nd state of India in which year prior to completing 50 years of statehood?
(a.) 1971
(b.) 1973
(c.) 1975
(d.) 1978
(32.) Cell broadcast emergency alerts bypass standard SMS gateways by transmitting signals directly through:
(a.) Local Wi-Fi routers
(b.) Cellular network coverage towers
(c.) Bluetooth beacons
(d.) Fiber optic landlines
(33.) What is the focal objective of World Press Freedom Day's 2026 theme focusing on peace?
(a.) Promoting digital media revenue
(b.) Shaping a Future of Peace through independent journalism
(c.) Regulating social media algorithms
(d.) Curbing cyber crime journalism
(34.) Prior to recent notifications, what was the maximum FDI cap allowed in the Indian insurance sector?
(a.) 49%
(b.) 51%
(c.) 74%
(d.) 100%
(35.) Hypersonic cruise missiles utilize which type of advanced engine technology for atmospheric propulsion?
(a.) Turbojet engine
(b.) Scramjet engine
(c.) Piston engine
(d.) Ion propulsion engine
(36.) National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) is headed by whom as its chairperson?
(a.) Union Home Minister
(b.) Prime Minister of India
(c.) Cabinet Secretary
(d.) National Security Advisor
(37.) Which legislative mechanism facilitated the formal transition to enhanced FDI limits in India's insurance sector?
(a.) Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha Act
(b.) Insurance Reform and Control Code
(c.) Foreign Exchange Management Amendment Act
(d.) Financial Sector Legislative Framework Act
(38.) What is the main objective of implementing digital case management systems in state judiciaries?
(a.) Increasing paper documentation
(b.) Reducing case pendency and improving accessibility
(c.) Eliminating judicial review powers
(d.) Restricting online court access
(39.) Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) functions as an autonomous R&D center under which ministry?
(a.) Ministry of Communications
(b.) Ministry of Defence
(c.) Ministry of Science and Technology
(d.) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
(40.) How many total member countries are evaluated in the typical Reporters Without Borders World Press Freedom Index rankings?
(a.) 150
(b.) 165
(c.) 180
(d.) 195