(1.) Union MoS Shri Jitin Prasada co-chaired the 13th Session of the India–Czech Republic JCEC in which city on April 23, 2026?

(a.) Vienna, Austria

(b.) Prague, Czech Republic

(c.) Berlin, Germany

(d.) Warsaw, Poland

(2.) Who was the Czech counterpart co-chairing the 13th India-Czechia Joint Commission for Economic Cooperation in April 2026?

(a.) Mr. Karel Havlíček

(b.) Mr. Jan Sechter, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade

(c.) Ms. Marie Chatardová

(d.) Mr. Petr Fiala

(3.) Public sector Oil Marketing Companies reported retail sales growth exceeding what percentage for Petrol and Diesel during April 1–21, 2026?

(a.) 5%

(b.) 10%

(c.) 13%

(d.) 20%

(4.) What extensive distribution network size did Indian Oil highlight to assure uninterrupted fuel supply across India in April 2026?

(a.) Over 10,000 fuel stations

(b.) Over 25,000 fuel stations

(c.) Over 42,000 fuel stations

(d.) Over 60,000 fuel stations

(5.) The Office of the Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax in Mumbai announced outreach programs for which major legislation?

(a.) Income Tax Act, 2025

(b.) Goods and Services Tax Amendment Code, 2026

(c.) Direct Tax Code 2024

(d.) Corporate Transparency Act, 2025

(6.) What is the name of the AI-enabled chatbot highlighted by the Income Tax Department in Mumbai for taxpayer assistance?

(a.) Kar Mitra

(b.) Kar Saathi

(c.) Tax Sahayak

(d.) Digital Kar Portal

(7.) Union Minister Shri Jayant Chaudhary reviewed the implementation of NEP 2020 during his April 23, 2026 visit to SCERT located in which city?

(a.) Mumbai, Maharashtra

(b.) Pune, Maharashtra

(c.) Nagpur, Maharashtra

(d.) Nashik, Maharashtra

(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 compilation set was distributed by the Income Tax Department Mumbai to explain changes from the old 1961 act to the 2025 act?

(a.) Kar Setu

(b.) Kar Marg

(c.) Tax Guide India

(d.) Direct Tax Compendium

(10.) In which European country did Shri Jitin Prasada undertake his official bilateral visit on April 22–23, 2026?

(a.) Germany

(b.) Czech Republic

(c.) Austria

(d.) France

(11.) What specialized laser and advanced research facility did Shri Jitin Prasada visit during his Czech Republic tour?

(a.) ELI Beamlines Laser Facility in Dolní Břežany

(b.) CERN Supercollider Lab

(c.) Max Planck Quantum Optics Institute

(d.) DESY Synchrotron Facility

(12.) What percentage threshold did digital LPG bookings and OTP/DAC verification surpass in regions like Goa by April 2026?

(a.) Over 50%

(b.) Over 70%

(c.) Over 90%

(d.) 100% absolute mandatory

(13.) What is the capital city of the Czech Republic?

(a.) Brno

(b.) Prague

(c.) Ostrava

(d.) Plzeň

(14.) What overarching national development goal is reinforced through educational policy implementation reviews like NEP 2020?

(a.) Viksit Bharat

(b.) Centralized Industrialisation 2030

(c.) Deflationary Fiscal Target

(d.) Mandatory Rural Urbanization

(15.) How does international economic cooperation via Joint Commissions (JCEC) strengthen India's global trade position?

(a.) By institutionalizing bilateral dialogues, expanding market access, and identifying emerging technology and industrial synergies

(b.) By replacing multilateral World Trade Organization treaties completely

(c.) By fixing international currency exchange rates unilaterally

(d.) By restricting foreign investments to single-digit quotas

(16.) When is the scheduled Mega Outreach Event for the Income Tax Act, 2025 set to take place in Mumbai?

(a.) 30 April 2026

(b.) 12 May 2026

(c.) 1 June 2026

(d.) 15 July 2026

(17.) Which industrial company in Plzeň did Shri Jitin Prasada visit to explore transport and automotive equipment collaboration?

(a.) Škoda Transportation

(b.) Tatra Trucks Heavy Division

(c.) Zetor Tractors Manufacturing

(d.) Avia Ashok Leyland Motors

(18.) What specific category of smaller LPG cylinders was highlighted for migrant workers and students lacking local address proofs?

(a.) 2 kg mini cylinders

(b.) 5 kg free trade LPG cylinders

(c.) 3 kg compact cylinders

(d.) 1 kg portable canisters

(19.) Why are technology and research facilities like CIIRC CTU in Prague included in high-level ministerial trade visits?

(a.) To foster cutting-edge academic and industrial research partnerships in artificial intelligence, robotics, and advanced cyber-physical systems

(b.) To negotiate agricultural commodity export tariffs

(c.) To inspect commercial airline maintenance hangars

(d.) To purchase heavy mining excavation equipment

(20.) Who holds dual ministerial portfolios covering both Education and Skill Development as of April 2026?

(a.) Shri Jayant Chaudhary

(b.) Shri Dharmendra Pradhan

(c.) Shri Piyush Goyal

(d.) Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw

(21.) What is the primary function of the Press Information Bureau (PIB)?

(a.) Disseminating verified official government information and press releases to media outlets

(b.) Regulating stock exchange securities trading

(c.) Conducting national population census surveys

(d.) Issuing commercial export-import licenses

(22.) What core message did public sector OMCs convey to citizens regarding fuel supplies across India in April 2026?

(a.) Assuring normal, uninterrupted availability backed by robust supply chain capabilities and extensive retail networks

(b.) Announcing mandatory fuel rationing across all states

(c.) Suspending retail fuel sales on weekends

(d.) Increasing retail petroleum prices by 50%

(23.) How does digital booking and OTP/DAC verification improve transparency in subsidized product distribution like LPG?

(a.) By ensuring direct authentication of actual end-customers, preventing diversion, and plugging leakage vectors in the supply chain

(b.) By eliminating all banking transaction fees permanently

(c.) By transferring subsidy allocations directly to foreign bank accounts

(d.) By removing the requirement for cylinder delivery verification entirely

(24.) Which regional state body in Maharashtra hosted Union Minister Shri Jayant Chaudhary for the NEP 2020 review?

(a.) State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), Pune

(b.) Maharashtra Technical Education Board

(c.) Mumbai University Academic Council

(d.) Pune Municipal Corporation Education Wing

(25.) What currency is utilized in the Czech Republic?

(a.) Euro

(b.) Czech Koruna

(c.) Forint

(d.) Zloty

(26.) What is the primary aim of the Income Tax Department Mumbai outreach campaign regarding the 2025 Act?

(a.) Promoting taxpayer awareness, ensuring smooth compliance implementation, and fostering a transparent trust-based tax regime

(b.) Increasing penalty rates for minor clerical filing errors

(c.) Enforcing mandatory physical office audits for all citizens

(d.) Replacing self-assessment filing with manual paper assessments

(27.) What is the significance of the protocol signed at the conclusion of the 13th India-Czechia JCEC session?

(a.) It formally records agreed bilateral economic commitments, roadmap targets, and priority areas for future industrial collaboration

(b.) It serves as a binding military defense pact against regional aggressors

(c.) It establishes a common central bank currency union

(d.) It mandates mutual visa-free permanent residency for citizens

(28.) How many total outreach programs did the Mumbai Income Tax Region plan to conduct in the month following the announcement?

(a.) Over 10 programmes

(b.) Over 30 programmes

(c.) Over 50 programmes

(d.) Over 100 programmes

(29.) Which Indian state government agency partnered with OMCs to hold the joint press conference in Porvorim assuring fuel stability?

(a.) Directorate of Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, Government of Goa

(b.) Maharashtra Civil Supplies Corporation

(c.) Karnataka Consumer Welfare Bureau

(d.) Kerala Food and Civil Supplies Directorate

(30.) What core philosophy underlies the transformation towards simplified tax compliance structures like the Income Tax Act, 2025?

(a.) Ease of compliance, transparency, reduction of litigation, and fostering trust between tax administration and citizens

(b.) Maximizing tax litigation disputes in high courts

(c.) Increasing the physical complexity of tax filing forms

(d.) Penalizing digital platform users retroactively