(1.) Which RBI-approved umbrella organization launched the Security Operations Centre and Bank in a Box for Urban Cooperative Banks on August 8, 2026?

(a.) NABARD

(b.) NUCFDC

(c.) NHB

(d.) DICGC

(2.) What is the revised Priority Sector Lending (PSL) target fixed by RBI for Urban Cooperative Banks (UCBs)?

(a.) 40%

(b.) 50%

(c.) 60%

(d.) 75%

(3.) Which digital maritime governance portal was launched by Sarbananda Sonowal on August 8, 2026?

(a.) e-Sagar

(b.) E-Samudra

(c.) Sagar-Setu

(d.) e-Navik Port

(4.) Under which Act are seafarers classified as "Key Workers" in India as highlighted during the E-Samudra launch?

(a.) Merchant Shipping Act 2025

(b.) Major Port Trusts Act 1963

(c.) Inland Vessels Act 2021

(d.) Indian Ports Act 1908

(5.) Which section of the Payment and Settlement Systems (PSS) Act 2007 is proposed to be amended regarding UPI governance?

(a.) Section 5

(b.) Section 10A

(c.) Section 18

(d.) Section 25

(6.) Which committee headed by NPCI will decide on nominal MDR charges for select high-value commercial UPI transactions?

(a.) Digital Payments Steering Committee

(b.) UPI and Services Steering Committee

(c.) National Payments Board

(d.) Retail Banking Regulatory Cell

(7.) Which academic institution hosted its 57th Convocation Ceremony addressed by PM Narendra Modi on August 8, 2026?

(a.) IIT Bombay

(b.) IIT Delhi

(c.) IIT Madras

(d.) IIT Kharagpur

(8.) Which organisation organized the "India Medical Device 2026" CEO Roundtable in association with the Department of Pharmaceuticals?

(a.) ASSOCHAM

(b.) FICCI

(c.) CII

(d.) PHARMEXCIL

(9.) On which date is ASEAN Day commemorated annually across Southeast Asian member nations?

(a.) 01 August

(b.) 08 August

(c.) 15 August

(d.) 31 August

(10.) Which country holds the Chairmanship of ASEAN for the year 2026?

(a.) Indonesia

(b.) Vietnam

(c.) Philippines

(d.) Malaysia

(11.) In which year was the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia (TAC) originally signed by ASEAN founders?

(a.) 1967

(b.) 1976

(c.) 1985

(d.) 1995

(12.) Which European nation leads the 6th-generation Future Combat Air System (FCAS) fighter project that India is seeking to join?

(a.) Germany

(b.) United Kingdom

(c.) France

(d.) Sweden

(13.) Which UN body issued a climate warning on August 8, 2026 stating El Niño could push 49 million people into hunger?

(a.) UNEP

(b.) FAO

(c.) UN World Food Programme (WFP)

(d.) WHO

(14.) The 150th anniversary of which historic national symbol was celebrated by the IAF Band at Param Yodha Sthal?

(a.) National Flag

(b.) National Anthem (Jana Gana Mana)

(c.) National Song (Vande Mataram)

(d.) National Emblem

(15.) Who composed the National Song Vande Mataram in 1876?

(a.) Rabindranath Tagore

(b.) Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay

(c.) Kazi Nazrul Islam

(d.) Subhash Chandra Bose

(16.) How many total entities are included in the RBI’s Upper Layer list of NBFCs (NBFC-UL) for FY 2026-27?

(a.) 12

(b.) 15

(c.) 17

(d.) 25

(17.) Under the RBI Scale-Based Regulation (SBR), what minimum CET-1 capital ratio is required for Upper Layer NBFCs?

(a.) 6%

(b.) 7.5%

(c.) 9%

(d.) 11.5%

(18.) With which university did NUCFDC sign an MoU on August 8, 2026 to strengthen digital forensics for UCBs?

(a.) National Law University Delhi

(b.) National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU)

(c.) IIT Bombay

(d.) BITS Pilani

(19.) What is the theme for the 59th ASEAN Day celebrated on 8 August 2026?

(a.) ASEAN Matters: Epicentrum of Growth

(b.) Navigating Our Future, Together

(c.) Building a Resilient Tomorrow

(d.) One Vision, One Identity, One Community

(20.) Where is the headquarters of the ASEAN Secretariat located?

(a.) Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

(b.) Bangkok, Thailand

(c.) Jakarta, Indonesia

(d.) Singapore

(21.) Which system provides 24x7 online grievance redressal for Indian seafarers under DGMA initiatives?

(a.) e-SAMUDRA

(b.) e-NAVIK

(c.) Sagar Grievance Portal

(d.) Merchant Helpline 24

(22.) What is the active seafarer workforce strength in India as of 2025 reported by MoPSW?

(a.) 1.03 Lakh

(b.) 2.10 Lakh

(c.) More than 3.23 Lakh

(d.) 5.00 Lakh

(23.) In which city was the BSE International Convention Centre located where NUCFDC premises were inaugurated?

(a.) New Delhi

(b.) Mumbai

(c.) GIFT City Gandhinagar

(d.) Hyderabad

(24.) How many tiers constitute the RBI's Scale-Based Regulation (SBR) framework for Non-Banking Financial Companies?

(a.) Two Tiers

(b.) Three Tiers

(c.) Four Tiers

(d.) Five Tiers

(25.) Which aircraft development project serves as India's indigenous 5.5-generation fighter program?

(a.) LCA Tejas Mk-1A

(b.) AMCA (Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft)

(c.) Su-30MKI

(d.) MiG-29UPG

(26.) El Niño is characterized by abnormal warming of surface waters in which ocean region?

(a.) Indian Ocean

(b.) Central and Eastern Equatorial Pacific Ocean

(c.) North Atlantic Ocean

(d.) Arctic Ocean

(27.) Which document adopted in 1967 formally established the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)?

(a.) Jakarta Charter

(b.) Bangkok Declaration

(c.) Manila Accord

(d.) Singapore Treaty

(28.) Health Technology Assessment (HTA) in India is used to guide decisions regarding:

(a.) Doctor transfer postings

(b.) Medical device pricing, reimbursement, and UHC inclusion

(c.) Medical college rankings

(d.) Hospital building architecture

(29.) What proportion of initial capital contribution was mobilized to operationalize NUCFDC as an umbrella body?

(a.) ₹100 Crore

(b.) ₹200 Crore

(c.) ₹300 Crore

(d.) ₹500 Crore

(30.) Where is the National War Memorial located where the Param Yodha Sthal is situated?

(a.) Mumbai

(b.) New Delhi

(c.) Kolkata

(d.) Pune

(31.) Under the PSS Act 2007 amendment, which payments will remain completely free of MDR or transaction charges?

(a.) All everyday UPI transactions for citizens

(b.) International credit card payments

(c.) Commercial corporate wire transfers

(d.) Inter-bank RTGS bulk transfers

(32.) Which vision document guides the long-term transformation of India's maritime sector up to 2047?

(a.) Maritime India Vision 2030 & Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047

(b.) Sagar-Vision 2050

(c.) Blue Economy Masterplan 2040

(d.) National Port Grid Plan 2035

(33.) What percentage of branch expansion can Urban Cooperative Banks execute without prior RBI approval under recent relaxations?

(a.) Up to 5%

(b.) Up to 10%

(c.) Up to 15%

(d.) Up to 25%

(34.) In which year was the Scale-Based Regulation (SBR) framework for NBFCs introduced by the Reserve Bank of India?

(a.) 2016

(b.) 2019

(c.) 2021

(d.) 2024

(35.) The Digital Seafarers Employment Agreement (d-SEA) launched under E-Samudra ensures:

(a.) Standardized digital employment contracts and transparent wages for seafarers

(b.) Free international flight tickets

(c.) Direct military recruitment into the Indian Navy

(d.) Exemption from income tax

(36.) Who current serves as the Secretary-General of ASEAN in 2026?

(a.) Dr. Kao Kim Hourn

(b.) Lim Jock Hoi

(c.) Surin Pitsuwan

(d.) Le Luong Minh

(37.) Where is the headquarters of the World Food Programme (WFP) located?

(a.) Geneva, Switzerland

(b.) Rome, Italy

(c.) New York, USA

(d.) Paris, France

(38.) What does the abbreviation MUM-T stand for in 6th-generation fighter jet technology?

(a.) Multi-Unit Military Tactical System

(b.) Manned-Unmanned Teaming

(c.) Micro-Unmanned Missile Tracking

(d.) Maritime Underwater Mine Technology

(39.) In which novel by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay was the song Vande Mataram first published in 1882?

(a.) Anandamath

(b.) Durgeshnandini

(c.) Kapalkundala

(d.) Devi Chaudhurani

(40.) Which agency functions as the primary research arm of the Ministry of Health for medical research in India?

(a.) ICMR

(b.) CSIR

(c.) AIIMS

(d.) CDSCO