(1.) Who was appointed to lead the High-Powered Task Force on Examination Reforms announced on 26 July 2026?

(a.) Dr. K. Kasturirangan

(b.) Nandan Nilekani

(c.) Dr. V. K. Paul

(d.) Prof. M. Jagadesh Kumar

(2.) Which organization conducts major national level competitive entrance examinations like NEET, CUET, and JEE in India?

(a.) UPSC

(b.) National Testing Agency (NTA)

(c.) NCERT

(d.) CBSE

(3.) Under which Act is the National Testing Agency (NTA) registered as an autonomous society?

(a.) Societies Registration Act 1860

(b.) University Grants Commission Act 1956

(c.) Public Examinations Act 2024

(d.) Companies Act 2013

(4.) On which date is Kargil Vijay Diwas celebrated annually across India?

(a.) 15 August

(b.) 26 July

(c.) 2 October

(d.) 4 December

(5.) What was the official operational codename assigned to the Indian Armys military campaign during the 1999 Kargil War?

(a.) Operation Meghdoot

(b.) Operation Vijay

(c.) Operation Parakram

(d.) Operation Cactus

(6.) What was the codename of the Indian Air Force operations during the 1999 Kargil Conflict?

(a.) Operation Trident

(b.) Operation Safed Sagar

(c.) Operation Rahat

(d.) Operation Bandar

(7.) How many total Param Vir Chakra (PVC) awards were conferred for supreme bravery during the 1999 Kargil Conflict?

(a.) 2

(b.) 4

(c.) 6

(d.) 8

(8.) Under which digital youth platform was the Viksit Vibrant Village Programme 2026 conceptualized and executed?

(a.) SWAYAM

(b.) MY Bharat (Mera Yuva Bharat)

(c.) PM e-VIDYA

(d.) Digital India Portal

(9.) How many vibrant border villages across Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand were covered under the Viksit Vibrant Village Programme 2026?

(a.) 25

(b.) 74

(c.) 150

(d.) 300

(10.) Which site in Uttar Pradesh was officialized as Indias 45th UNESCO World Heritage Site in July 2026?

(a.) Kashi Vishwanath Complex

(b.) Sarnath Archaeological Ensemble

(c.) Ayodhya Janmabhoomi

(d.) Fatehpur Sikri Extension

(11.) Where was the 48th Session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee held in July 2026 where Sarnath was inscribed?

(a.) Paris, France

(b.) Busan, South Korea

(c.) Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

(d.) New Delhi, India

(12.) Which landmark event in the life of Lord Buddha took place at Sarnath?

(a.) Birth (Jati)

(b.) First Sermon (Dharmachakrapravartana)

(c.) Great Renunciation (Mahabhinishkramana)

(d.) Final Liberation (Mahaparinirvana)

(13.) Which national emblem of India was originally derived from the ancient archaeological excavations at Sarnath?

(a.) National Flag

(b.) Ashokan Lion Capital

(c.) Satyamev Jayate Seal

(d.) National Calendar

(14.) Which indigenously built sail training ship of the Indian Navy is undertaking the 10-month transoceanic deployment Lokayan 26?

(a.) INS Tarangini

(b.) INS Sudarshini

(c.) INS Mhadei

(d.) INS Tarini

(15.) Which shipbuilding enterprise constructed the Indian Navy sail training vessel INS Sudarshini?

(a.) Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited

(b.) Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL)

(c.) Cochin Shipyard Limited

(d.) Garden Reach Shipbuilders

(16.) On which date is the International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem observed globally?

(a.) 5 June

(b.) 26 July

(c.) 16 September

(d.) 22 May

(17.) Which international organization formally proclaimed July 26 as the International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem in 2015?

(a.) UNEP

(b.) UNESCO

(c.) IUCN

(d.) WWF

(18.) What is the full form of the MISHTI scheme launched by the Government of India for mangrove restoration?

(a.) Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats & Tangible Incomes

(b.) Mission for Integrated Sustainable Habitat & Tree Inclusion

(c.) Mangrove Infrastructure & Soil Hydrology Technology Initiative

(d.) Marine Isolation Scheme for Habitat and Tourism Integration

(19.) Which region in West Bengal contains the largest single block of tidal halophytic mangrove forest in the world?

(a.) Pichavaram

(b.) Sundarbans

(c.) Bhitarkanika

(d.) Rann of Kutch

(20.) Which initiative under the Ministry of Law and Justice stands for Designing Innovative Solutions for Holistic Access to Justice?

(a.) Nyaya Mitra

(b.) DISHA 2.0

(c.) Tele-Law

(d.) Gram Nyayalaya

(21.) Which Article of the Constitution of India mandates the State to provide free legal aid to ensure equal opportunities for securing justice?

(a.) Article 14

(b.) Article 39A

(c.) Article 44

(d.) Article 51A

(22.) Which version of the electronic filing system is currently being scaled across district courts under eCourts Phase III?

(a.) e-Filing 1.0

(b.) e-Filing 3.0

(c.) e-Filing 5.0

(d.) e-Filing 2.0

(23.) Under the Vibrant Villages Programme, what strategic re-designation has been given to Indias northern border settlements?

(a.) Peripheral Defence Zones

(b.) First Villages of the Nation

(c.) Buffer Livelihood Hubs

(d.) Strategic Outposts

(24.) Which stupa located at Sarnath marks the precise spot where Lord Buddha gave his first discourse to his five former companions?

(a.) Chaukhandi Stupa

(b.) Dhamek Stupa

(c.) Sanchi Stupa

(d.) Kesariya Stupa

(25.) In which US city did INS Sudarshini participate in SAIL 250 before departing on 25-26 July 2026?

(a.) New York

(b.) Boston

(c.) Washington DC

(d.) Miami

(26.) What is the full expansion of the MAHASAGAR framework guiding Indian naval diplomacy in the Indian Ocean Region?

(a.) Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across the Region

(b.) Maritime Security and Hydrographic Assessment for Growth and Alliances

(c.) Multilateral Action for Harbor and Sea Advancement Group

(d.) Marine Livelihood and Highway Alignment Strategy for Asia

(27.) Fast Track Special Courts (FTSCs) established across India primarily deal with the speedy trial of cases related to:

(a.) Tax Evasion

(b.) Rape and POCSO Act Offences

(c.) Cyber Financial Fraud

(d.) Land Property Disputes

(28.) Which term describes carbon captured and stored by coastal ecosystems such as mangroves, seagrasses, and salt marshes?

(a.) Green Carbon

(b.) Blue Carbon

(c.) Black Carbon

(d.) Brown Carbon

(29.) Who was the Prime Minister of India during the 1999 Kargil Conflict?

(a.) P. V. Narasimha Rao

(b.) Atal Bihari Vajpayee

(c.) H. D. Deve Gowda

(d.) Dr. Manmohan Singh

(30.) Where is the Dras War Memorial located in India?

(a.) Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir

(b.) Kargil District, Ladakh

(c.) Leh, Ladakh

(d.) Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh

(31.) Which legislation enacted in 2024 aims to prevent leakages and malpractices in national public examinations in India?

(a.) National Testing Act 2024

(b.) Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act 2024

(c.) Educational Integrity Act 2024

(d.) Central Examination Security Act 2024

(32.) Which Ministry executes the Vibrant Villages Programme (VVP) in coordination with State Governments?

(a.) Ministry of Defence

(b.) Ministry of Home Affairs

(c.) Ministry of Rural Development

(d.) Ministry of External Affairs

(33.) In which district of Odisha is Bhitarkanika National Park, famous for its rich mangrove ecosystem and saltwater crocodiles, located?

(a.) Puri

(b.) Kendrapara

(c.) Cuttack

(d.) Baleswar

(34.) Who currently serves as the Union Minister of Law and Justice in India as of July 2026?

(a.) Kiren Rijiju

(b.) Arjun Ram Meghwal

(c.) L. Murugan

(d.) Pralhad Joshi

(35.) Which Indian state has the highest percentage of mangrove cover according to recent forest assessment data?

(a.) Gujarat

(b.) West Bengal

(c.) Andhra Pradesh

(d.) Odisha