(1.) The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Rules, 2026, notified by MeitY, come into force on which date?

(a.) 15 April 2026

(b.) 1 May 2026

(c.) 1 June 2026

(d.) 15 July 2026

(2.) Under which primary legislative act were the Online Gaming Rules of 2026 formulated by the central government?

(a.) Information Technology Act, 2000

(b.) Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming (PROG) Act, 2025

(c.) Consumer Protection Act, 2019

(d.) Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023

(3.) What is the name of the unified regulator established under the online gaming rules notified in April 2026?

(a.) Online Gaming Authority of India

(b.) Digital Entertainment Bureau

(c.) Cyber Gaming Regulatory Commission

(d.) National Cyber Sports Council

(4.) What is the official global theme for World Earth Day 2026?

(a.) Invest In Our Planet

(b.) Our Power, Our Planet

(c.) Planet versus Plastics

(d.) Restore Our Earth

(5.) Which ministry notified the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Rules, 2026?

(a.) Ministry of Home Affairs

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

(c.) Ministry of Information and Broadcasting

(d.) Ministry of Corporate Affairs

(6.) World Earth Day is celebrated globally every year on which date?

(a.) 22 April

(b.) 5 June

(c.) 16 September

(d.) 5 December

(7.) Which central ministry commemorated Earth Day 2026 at Prithvi Bhavan with discussions on climate justice and water security?

(a.) Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES)

(b.) Ministry of New and Renewable Energy

(c.) Ministry of Science and Technology

(d.) Ministry of Jal Shakti

(8.) Which portal serves as the official registry for press releases published by the Press Information Bureau?

(a.) MyGov Portal

(b.) Press Information Bureau (pib.gov.in)

(c.) National Informatics Centre Hub

(d.) India.gov.in Desk

(9.) What agricultural initiative was underscored by scientific experts at the MoES Earth Day event to combat CO2 rise?

(a.) Mission Millet

(b.) National Food Security Mission

(c.) Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana

(d.) National Mission on Sustainable Agriculture

(10.) Where did the National Zoological Park (NZP) celebrate World Earth Day 2026 with school students and visitors?

(a.) Mumbai

(b.) Kolkata

(c.) New Delhi

(d.) Bengaluru

(11.) What core objective does the statutory registration regime for e-sports serve under the 2026 online gaming rules?

(a.) To differentiate permissible e-sports and social games from illegal online money gaming platforms

(b.) To collect corporate income taxes directly from players

(c.) To restrict online gaming access exclusively to adult citizens over 21

(d.) To replace physical sporting infrastructure with virtual stadiums

(12.) Who served as the Chief Guest at the Ministry of Earth Sciences Earth Day 2026 commemorative event?

(a.) Dr. Shailesh Nayak

(b.) Dr. M. Ravichandran

(c.) Dr. Mrutyunjay Mohapatra

(d.) Dr. Jagvir Singh

(13.) What lifestyle movement videos were screened during Earth Day celebrations at the National Zoological Park?

(a.) Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment)

(b.) Swachh Bharat Abhiyan

(c.) Digital India Outreach

(d.) Skill India Mission

(14.) What specific timeline is mandated for digital mode complaint grievance conclusions under the Online Gaming Rules, 2026?

(a.) Within 30 days

(b.) Within 60 days

(c.) Within 90 days

(d.) Within 180 days

(15.) How do rising carbon dioxide levels differentially impact crops as highlighted during Earth Day scientific discussions in April 2026?

(a.) C3 crops like wheat and rice are impacted more severely than C4 crops like millets

(b.) C4 crops suffer total vegetative destruction while C3 crops thrive unimpeded

(c.) All cereal grains show identical growth acceleration rates

(d.) Root vegetables remain completely immune to atmospheric shifts

(16.) Which institution hosted a popular science lecture on Antarctic exploration titled "Exploring Antarctica: A Journey to the White Continent" for Earth Day?

(a.) National Science Centre, Delhi

(b.) Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru

(c.) Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai

(d.) Physical Research Laboratory, Ahmedabad

(17.) Who delivered the lecture on Antarctic exploration at the National Science Centre on Earth Day 2026?

(a.) Dr. Amitava Sen Gupta

(b.) Dr. S. Somanath

(c.) Dr. N. Kalaiselvi

(d.) Dr. Samir V. Kamat

(18.) What financial safeguard is integrated into the Online Gaming Rules, 2026 to protect the banking sector?

(a.) Preventing banks, payment systems, and financial institutions from facilitating transactions linked to prohibited online money games

(b.) Mandating zero-interest loans for gaming start-ups

(c.) Requiring compulsory deposit insurance for player wallets

(d.) Restricting foreign direct investment in gaming to 100%

(19.) What did MoES Secretary Dr. M. Ravichandran metaphorically compare global warming to during his Earth Day address?

(a.) A running fever in the human body

(b.) An approaching glacial ice age

(c.) A sudden stratospheric ozone depletion pulse

(d.) A deep ocean tectonic tremor

(20.) How many parts and rules are structured within the finalized Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Rules, 2026?

(a.) 6 Parts and 26 Rules

(b.) 4 Parts and 15 Rules

(c.) 8 Parts and 40 Rules

(d.) 10 Parts and 50 Rules

(21.) What national development vision supports India's robust ecological and digital policy framework initiatives?

(a.) Viksit Bharat

(b.) Centralized Eco-Industrial Grid

(c.) Industrial Autarky 2050

(d.) Deflationary Green Transition

(22.) What primary water security observation was projected regarding major Indian river basins during MoES scientific briefings?

(a.) Increase in water for the Indus Basin, but significant reduction for the Ganga and Brahmaputra basins

(b.) Uniform water volume increase across all peninsular rivers

(c.) Complete drying of the Narmada and Tapi basins

(d.) Excessive flooding across southern plateau river systems

(23.) Why is a digital-first regulatory framework emphasized for the Online Gaming Authority of India?

(a.) To ensure regulatory certainty, transparent time-bound determinations, and streamlined digital compliance for service providers

(b.) To eliminate all physical court oversight permanently

(c.) To mandate online-only banking transactions for citizens

(d.) To bypass parliamentary accountability entirely

(24.) Which organization functions as the premier coordinator for disseminating official Indian government press communiques?

(a.) Press Information Bureau (PIB)

(b.) National Informatics Centre

(c.) Central Bureau of Investigation

(d.) Cabinet Secretariat Intelligence Wing

(25.) What activity was organized at the National Science Centre following the Antarctic lecture on Earth Day?

(a.) Open House Quiz Contest

(b.) Robotics hackathon challenge

(c.) Coding symposium

(d.) Model UN debate

(26.) What specific user safety obligation is mandated under Part IV/V of the online gaming regulatory framework?

(a.) User protection features, age-gating, grievance redressal mechanisms, and clear transparency disclosures

(b.) Mandatory daily gaming hour limits enforced by police

(c.) Compulsory biometric iris scanning for login

(d.) Automatic cash prize taxation deduction at source by gaming apps

(27.) How does Mission LiFE complement global environmental observances like World Earth Day?

(a.) By translating macro-level climate discourse into micro-level individual behavioral changes for sustainable living

(b.) By establishing corporate carbon tax quotas

(c.) By banning private automobile manufacturing

(d.) By replacing international climate treaties with municipal bylaws

(28.) Who is the current Secretary of the Ministry of Earth Sciences as of April 2026?

(a.) Dr. M. Ravichandran

(b.) Dr. Mrutyunjay Mohapatra

(c.) Dr. Ajit Kumar Mohanty

(d.) Dr. S. Somanath

(29.) What is the primary function of the National Zoological Park during occasions like Earth Day?

(a.) Raising wildlife conservation awareness and educating visitors on biodiversity preservation

(b.) Breeding exotic animals for international commercial export

(c.) Serving as a quarantine station for migratory livestock

(d.) Operating veterinary research laboratories exclusively

(30.) What key message was emphasized by experts regarding individual action on Earth Day?

(a.) Moving beyond passive awareness to consistent, actionable habits to safeguard the planet for future generations

(b.) Leaving ecological conservation entirely to government agencies

(c.) Focusing efforts solely on urban waste management

(d.) Restricting environmental protection to designated wildlife sanctuaries