(1.) In which city was the Third India-Nordic Summit held in May 2026?

(a.) Stockholm, Sweden

(b.) Helsinki, Finland

(c.) Oslo, Norway

(d.) Copenhagen, Denmark

(2.) Which nations announced they will jointly host the World Circular Economy Forum in September 2026 in Gandhinagar?

(a.) India and Finland

(b.) India and Norway

(c.) India and Sweden

(d.) India and Denmark

(3.) The birth anniversary of former President Neelam Sanjiva Reddy was observed on which date in May 2026?

(a.) 15 May 2026

(b.) 19 May 2026

(c.) 22 May 2026

(d.) 25 May 2026

(4.) The annual joint discussions on comparable State Domestic Product estimates organized by MoSPI use which revised base year?

(a.) 2011–12

(b.) 2017–18

(c.) 2020–21

(d.) 2022–23

(5.) The 'Ayush Anudan Portal' was launched under the overarching framework of which national initiative?

(a.) Ayush Grid Initiative

(b.) Digital Health Mission

(c.) Ayushman Bharat Net

(d.) Traditional Knowledge Digital Library

(6.) According to official PIB infrastructure reviews, where does India rank globally in terms of large dam network size?

(a.) First

(b.) Second

(c.) Third

(d.) Fifth

(7.) In which year was the comprehensive Dam Safety Act enacted in India to oversee aging hydraulic infrastructure?

(a.) 2016

(b.) 2018

(c.) 2021

(d.) 2023

(8.) What is the primary focus of the newly elevated Green Technology and Innovation Strategic Partnership between India and Nordic nations?

(a.) Clean energy, green hydrogen, digitalization, and the blue economy

(b.) Space tourist rocket manufacturing exclusively

(c.) Banning all traditional manufacturing sectors

(d.) Establishing a single joint currency union

(9.) Where was the venue for the MoSPI annual joint discussions on State Domestic Product estimates held in New Delhi?

(a.) Vigyan Bhawan

(b.) Khurshid Lal Bhawan

(c.) Shastri Bhawan

(d.) Udyog Bhawan

(10.) Which ministry oversees the implementation and launch of the 'Ayush Anudan Portal'?

(a.) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

(b.) Ministry of AYUSH

(c.) Ministry of Science and Technology

(d.) Ministry of Social Justice

(11.) What percentage of large dams in India are reported to be more than 50 years old, necessitating structured rehabilitation?

(a.) Over 10%

(b.) Over 18%

(c.) Over 26%

(d.) Over 40%

(12.) What does the acronym 'DHARMA' stand for in the context of Indian dam safety monitoring applications?

(a.) Dam Health and Rehabilitation Monitoring Application

(b.) Digital Hydrological Asset Risk Management Authority

(c.) Dam Hydroelectric Arch Reservoir Mapping Agency

(d.) Direct Hazard Assessment and Response Management Application

(13.) Which official portal serves as the primary gateway for government press releases in India?

(a.) pib.gov.in

(b.) india.gov.in

(c.) mygov.in

(d.) niti.gov.in

(14.) Who paid floral tributes to former President Neelam Sanjiva Reddy at Rashtrapati Bhavan on his birth anniversary?

(a.) Prime Minister

(b.) Vice President

(c.) President Droupadi Murmu

(d.) Speaker of Lok Sabha

(15.) What is the primary administrative utility of reconciling State Domestic Product estimates with the National Accounts Division?

(a.) Ensuring uniform fiscal planning data inputs for institutions like the Finance Commission and CAG

(b.) Determining individual income tax slabs for state residents

(c.) Fixing retail agricultural support prices in open mandis

(d.) Setting municipal property tax rates nationwide

(16.) Which European country's Prime Minister met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the Oslo summit?

(a.) Prime Minister of Finland

(b.) Prime Minister of Sweden

(c.) Prime Minister of Denmark

(d.) Prime Minister of Iceland

(17.) What is the capital city of Norway, the host of the Third India-Nordic Summit?

(a.) Stockholm

(b.) Helsinki

(c.) Oslo

(d.) Copenhagen

(18.) How do grants-in-aid portals like 'Ayush Anudan' enhance research accountability within traditional medicine sectors?

(a.) Automating application workflows, financial milestone tracking, and digital transparency in fund disbursement

(b.) Mandating private corporate ownership of research labs

(c.) Replacing clinical trials with automated computer games

(d.) Restricting research funding exclusively to foreign universities

(19.) Which administrative division of MoSPI organizes the state domestic product reconciliation meetings?

(a.) National Accounts Division (NAD)

(b.) Central Statistics Bureau

(c.) Economic Census Directorate

(d.) Price Statistics Division

(20.) Where is Rashtrapati Bhavan located?

(a.) New Delhi

(b.) Mumbai

(c.) Kolkata

(d.) Chennai

(21.) Why are structural safety upgrades vital for dams exceeding 50 years of operational service?

(a.) Mitigating flood disaster risks, preventing structural failures, and safeguarding downstream human settlements

(b.) Increasing hydroelectric power generation output indefinitely without maintenance

(c.) Converting reservoir basins into commercial real estate developments

(d.) Eliminating the need for spillway gate operations entirely

(22.) Which city in Gujarat was chosen to co-host the World Circular Economy Forum in September 2026?

(a.) Ahmedabad

(b.) Surat

(c.) Gandhinagar

(d.) Vadodara

(23.) Who holds the portfolio of the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation as of May 2026?

(a.) Union Minister of MoSPI (Official incumbent)

(b.) Piyush Goyal

(c.) Nirmala Sitharaman

(d.) Ashwini Vaishnaw

(24.) What broad economic objective drives India's diplomatic and technological engagement with Nordic countries?

(a.) Securing resilient supply chains, green technology cooperation, and advanced R&D investments

(b.) Establishing military missile testing bases in Scandinavia

(c.) Importing heavy timber products exclusively

(d.) Establishing a joint monetary exchange rate mechanism

(25.) What specific project focuses on rehabilitating and modernizing selected dams across Indian states?

(a.) Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project (DRIP)

(b.) National Hydraulic Safety Grid

(c.) Project Reservoir Renewal

(d.) Vikas Dam Security Scheme

(26.) Which Indian state is associated with Gandhinagar as its capital city?

(a.) Maharashtra

(b.) Gujarat

(c.) Rajasthan

(d.) Madhya Pradesh

(27.) How do multi-sectoral national portals like the Ayush Grid transform public sector service delivery?

(a.) Integrating fragmented data systems into unified digital frameworks to ensure transparent governance and accessibility

(b.) Imposing heavy licensing fees on traditional healers

(c.) Privatizing government hospitals completely

(d.) Banning traditional medicines from retail pharmacies

(28.) Which apex statutory body utilizes comparable State Domestic Product estimates for resource devolution and fiscal grants?

(a.) Finance Commission

(b.) Election Commission

(c.) Union Public Service Commission

(d.) Law Commission of India

(29.) Which agency serves as the official press release clearing house for the Government of India?

(a.) Press Information Bureau (PIB)

(b.) Press Trust of India

(c.) National Informatics Centre

(d.) Doordarshan News

(30.) What is the significance of recognizing India's large dam network size in international water security assessments?

(a.) Highlighting national scale in managing complex hydrological assets for irrigation, drinking water, and flood moderation

(b.) Proving absolute immunity against seismic earthquake tremors

(c.) Eliminating the requirement for interstate river water tribunals

(d.) Allowing unrestricted industrial pollution of river streams