(1.) Where was India's first CBDC-based Public Distribution System (PDS) pilot launched by Union Minister Amit Shah on 15 February 2026?

(a.) Bengaluru, Karnataka

(b.) Gandhinagar, Gujarat

(c.) Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh

(d.) Jaipur, Rajasthan

(2.) Which digital currency is utilized for issuing ration coupons under the CBDC-PDS system launched in Gujarat?

(a.) E-Rupee (Digital Rupee)

(b.) Unified Payments Interface

(c.) FASTag Credit

(d.) Bharat Coupon

(3.) What is the name of the automated grain dispensing machine used to distribute food grains under the CBDC-PDS system?

(a.) Annapurna

(b.) Annapurti

(c.) Dhanya Seva

(d.) Poshan Dispenser

(4.) What total central assistance outlay has been approved for the Urban Challenge Fund (UCF) launched on 15 February 2026?

(a.) Rs 50,000 crore

(b.) Rs 75,000 crore

(c.) Rs 1 lakh crore

(d.) Rs 2 lakh crore

(5.) Under the Urban Challenge Fund (UCF), what maximum percentage of central financial assistance is provided for bankable urban projects?

(a.) 15%

(b.) 25%

(c.) 35%

(d.) 50%

(6.) What total investment is projected to be catalyzed across cities over 5 years through the Urban Challenge Fund?

(a.) Rs 2 lakh crore

(b.) Rs 3 lakh crore

(c.) Rs 4 lakh crore

(d.) Rs 5 lakh crore

(7.) According to NITI Aayog projections released in February 2026, to what capacity must India's nuclear power expand by 2070 under CPS?

(a.) 30-45 GW

(b.) 50-75 GW

(c.) 90-135 GW

(d.) 180-220 GW

(8.) According to NITI Aayog, around which period is India's coal power generation capacity expected to peak at 420–470 GW?

(a.) 2032-2035

(b.) 2045-2050

(c.) 2055-2060

(d.) 2065-2070

(9.) Who was re-elected as the Prime Minister of Barbados after winning all 30 parliamentary seats in February 2026?

(a.) Mia Amor Mottley

(b.) Kamla Persad-Bissessar

(c.) Mia Farrow

(d.) Paula-Mae Weekes

(10.) Which political party achieved a third consecutive 30-0 electoral sweep in Barbados under Mia Amor Mottley?

(a.) Barbados Progressive Party

(b.) Barbados Labour Party (BLP)

(c.) Democratic Labour Party

(d.) National Democratic Movement

(11.) Which of the following media categories is explicitly EXEMPTED from mandatory AI labelling under the finalized IT Rules 2026?

(a.) Deepfake political speeches

(b.) Automatically retouched smartphone photos

(c.) Forged identity documents

(d.) AI voice clones

(12.) Which nutrient-rich natural material was identified as powering the ancient Chincha Kingdom's agricultural prosperity in Peru?

(a.) Seabird Guano

(b.) Volcanic Ash

(c.) River Silt

(d.) Bat Phosphate

(13.) What is the capital city of Barbados?

(a.) Georgetown

(b.) Bridgetown

(c.) Kingston

(d.) Port of Spain

(14.) How many families are covered in the initial pilot rollout of the CBDC-based PDS in Gujarat?

(a.) 10,000 families

(b.) 18,000 families

(c.) 26,000 families

(d.) 50,000 families

(15.) Which Union Ministry oversees the implementation of the Urban Challenge Fund (UCF)?

(a.) Ministry of Finance

(b.) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA)

(c.) Ministry of Rural Development

(d.) NITI Aayog

(16.) Under the Urban Challenge Fund framework, what minimum percentage of project cost must be funded through market sources or private investments?

(a.) 25%

(b.) 35%

(c.) 50%

(d.) 60%

(17.) What proportion of India's total electricity generation is projected to come from renewable sources by 2070 according to NITI Aayog?

(a.) Over 50%

(b.) Over 65%

(c.) Over 80%

(d.) 100%

(18.) Who currently serves as the President of Barbados before whom Mia Mottley took the oath of office?

(a.) Jeffrey Bostic

(b.) Sandra Mason

(c.) Dame Nita Barrow

(d.) Elliott Belgrave

(19.) Which global climate finance initiative for developing nations is closely associated with Prime Minister Mia Mottley?

(a.) Paris Accord

(b.) Bridgetown Initiative

(c.) Kyoto Protocol

(d.) Glasgow Declaration

(20.) Which Union Ministry issued the operational clarifications for AI-Generated Content under IT Rules 2026?

(a.) Ministry of Home Affairs

(b.) Ministry of Information and Broadcasting

(c.) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)

(d.) Ministry of Law and Justice

(21.) Which crop's yields were significantly increased by guano fertilizer in the ancient Chincha Kingdom?

(a.) Wheat

(b.) Maize (Corn)

(c.) Rice

(d.) Potato

(22.) How many total districts in Gujarat are included in the CBDC-PDS pilot program launched on 15 February 2026?

(a.) 2 districts

(b.) 4 districts

(c.) 6 districts

(d.) 8 districts

(23.) In the Net-Zero Scenario (NZS) projected by NITI Aayog, what level could India's nuclear power capacity touch by 2070?

(a.) 150-180 GW

(b.) 200-240 GW

(c.) 295-320 GW

(d.) 400-450 GW

(24.) Which category of cities is eligible to receive assistance under the Urban Challenge Fund (UCF)?

(a.) All Tier-4 towns

(b.) Cities with population >10 lakh, state capitals, and industrial cities

(c.) Only SMART cities under 100 list

(d.) Only coastal port cities

(25.) What is the full expansion of CBDC in financial terminology?

(a.) Central Bank Digital Currency

(b.) Commercial Bank Digital Credit

(c.) Central Board of Digital Commerce

(d.) Consolidated Banking Digital Cash

(26.) In which ancient century range did the Chincha Kingdom flourish prior to being annexed by the Inca Empire?

(a.) 500-800 CE

(b.) 1000-1400 CE

(c.) 1500-1700 CE

(d.) 100-300 BCE

(27.) Under the CBDC-PDS system, what restriction is built into the Digital Rupee tokens issued to beneficiaries?

(a.) They can only be spent at authorized Fair Price Shops for food grains

(b.) They expire within 24 hours

(c.) They can be converted to physical cash at ATMs

(d.) They carry a 5% transaction tax

(28.) What target year has India set for achieving Net-Zero carbon emissions?

(a.) 2047

(b.) 2050

(c.) 2060

(d.) 2070

(29.) Which organization coordinates the execution of the CBDC-PDS system alongside state governments and NPCI?

(a.) RBI Digital Wing

(b.) Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution

(c.) NITI Aayog Welfare Cell

(d.) NABARD

(30.) Which technology is highlighted as essential for clean coal power generation in India's transition pathway?

(a.) Flue-gas Desulfurization

(b.) Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS)

(c.) Coal Gasification without storage

(d.) Thermal Hydro-cracking