27-MAY-2026 Current Affairs
(1.) What is the total financial outlay approved for the Tripura Queen Pineapple Mission launched in May 2026?
(a.) ₹110 crore
(b.) ₹175 crore
(c.) ₹236 crore
(d.) ₹350 crore
(2.) What is the implementation duration of the Tripura Queen Pineapple Mission roadmap?
(a.) 1 year (FY2026)
(b.) 3 years (Q2 FY2026 to Q4 FY2028)
(c.) 5 years (2026–2031)
(d.) 7 years (2026–2033)
(3.) SIDBI celebrated which edition of its Foundation Day in Mumbai where new MSME initiatives were launched?
(a.) 25th Foundation Day
(b.) 30th Foundation Day
(c.) 37th Foundation Day
(d.) 50th Foundation Day
(4.) Following the recent amendment, Government Approved Test Centres (GATCs) under Legal Metrology rules now cover how many categories?
(a.) 12 categories
(b.) 18 categories
(c.) 23 categories
(d.) 30 categories
(5.) Which advanced fuel dispensing systems were newly added to the GATC verification framework in May 2026?
(a.) Ethanol and Methanol pumps
(b.) CNG, LNG, and Hydrogen dispensers
(c.) Electric vehicle fast chargers
(d.) Solar battery swapping docks
(6.) What mandatory cooling-off period was instituted by the RBI for UCB and RCB directors completing 10 years of continuous tenure?
(a.) 1 year
(b.) 2 years
(c.) 3 years
(d.) 5 years
(7.) Which ministry unveiled the nationwide “Maritime Reform Utsav” to mark 12 years of maritime sector transformation?
(a.) Ministry of Railways
(b.) Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
(c.) Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
(d.) Ministry of Civil Aviation
(8.) What is the overarching developmental vision guiding the newly launched Maritime Reform Utsav?
(a.) Viksit Bharat 2047
(b.) Atmanirbhar Logistics 2030
(c.) Sagarmala 2.0 Blueprint
(d.) Blue Economy Vision 2050
(9.) Who launched the Tripura Queen Pineapple Mission alongside Chief Minister Manik Saha?
(a.) Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia
(b.) Shri Sarbananda Sonowal
(c.) Shri G. Kishan Reddy
(d.) Shri Kiren Rijiju
(10.) Which pineapple variety grown in Tripura holds a Geographical Indication (GI) tag?
(a.) Kew Variety
(b.) Queen Variety
(c.) Mauritius Variety
(d.) Barwani Variety
(11.) Which processing facility is being revived via Viability Gap Funding under the Tripura Pineapple Mission?
(a.) Nalkata Pineapple Processing Unit
(b.) Agartala Horticultural Plant
(c.) Dharmanagar Canning Factory
(d.) Udaipur Juice Bottling Plant
(12.) What specialized committee was announced by the RBI alongside its cooperative bank governance guidelines?
(a.) Committee to examine quantum technology in finance
(b.) Committee on digital currency retail rollout
(c.) Committee on green banking taxonomy standards
(d.) Committee on cross-border remittance cost reductions
(13.) Which official portal serves as the primary gateway for central government press releases in India?
(a.) pib.gov.in
(b.) india.gov.in
(c.) mygov.in
(d.) niti.gov.in
(14.) Who holds the portfolio of Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs as of May 2026?
(a.) Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman
(b.) Shri Piyush Goyal
(c.) Shri Pralhad Joshi
(d.) Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw
(15.) What is the primary objective of expanding GATC authorization to alternative fuel dispensers under Legal Metrology rules?
(a.) Ensuring transactional accuracy, consumer transparency, and safety compliance in green energy refueling
(b.) Subsidizing vehicle conversion kits for commercial transport
(c.) Setting retail pricing caps for liquefied natural gas
(d.) Mandating electric vehicle charging stations at all petrol bunks
(16.) Which union ministry administers the Legal Metrology Act in India?
(a.) Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
(b.) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
(c.) Ministry of Corporate Affairs
(d.) Ministry of Home Affairs
(17.) Where is the headquarters of SIDBI located?
(a.) New Delhi
(b.) Mumbai
(c.) Lucknow
(d.) Chennai
(18.) How does QR-based traceability benefit horticultural exports like the Tripura Queen Pineapple?
(a.) Enabling consumers and buyers to trace product origin, organic cultivation methods, and GI authenticity instantly
(b.) Preventing fruit spoilage during cold storage transit
(c.) Increasing sugar concentration levels naturally
(d.) Reducing packaging material weight requirements
(19.) Which organization partnered with NERAMAC to implement processing upgrades for the Tripura pineapple mission?
(a.) Private sector processing partners via Viability Gap Funding
(b.) National Dairy Development Board
(c.) Food Corporation of India
(d.) Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority
(20.) Who is the current Chief Minister of Tripura as of May 2026?
(a.) Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha
(b.) Biplab Deb
(c.) Jishnu Dev Varma
(d.) Manik Sarkar
(21.) Why does the RBI impose cooling-off periods for cooperative bank board directors after extended tenures?
(a.) Preventing concentration of management control, avoiding conflicts of interest, and injecting fresh governance perspective
(b.) Reducing overall bank salary expenditure budgets
(c.) Complying with international trade tariffs
(d.) Mandating retirement at age 50 for all bankers
(22.) Which digital governance entity acts under the MoPSW to coordinate maritime services and digital documentation?
(a.) Directorate General of Shipping (DGS)
(b.) National Maritime Foundation
(c.) Indian Port Rail & Ropeway Corporation
(d.) Shipping Corporation of India
(23.) Which official agency acts as the authoritative publisher of monetary policy and cooperative bank directions in India?
(a.) Reserve Bank of India
(b.) Ministry of Finance
(c.) SEBI
(d.) NABARD
(24.) What is the significance of celebrating milestone festivals like the Maritime Reform Utsav?
(a.) Highlighting 12 years of structural port modernization, trade facilitation, and future-ready blue economy roadmaps
(b.) Celebrating traditional maritime boat racing sports exclusively
(c.) Granting tax waivers to international cargo shipping lines
(d.) Abolishing all customs duties on imported marine equipment
(25.) Which ministry is headed by Shri Sarbananda Sonowal as of May 2026?
(a.) Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
(b.) Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas
(c.) Ministry of Rural Development
(d.) Ministry of Labour and Employment
(26.) Which Indian state is globally recognized for cultivating the Queen variety of pineapple?
(a.) Tripura
(b.) Kerala
(c.) Meghalaya
(d.) Assam
(27.) How do Viability Gap Funding (VGF) models assist in reviving closed agro-processing industrial units?
(a.) Providing financial grant support to bridge commercial viability shortfalls for infrastructure projects undertaken by private partners
(b.) Providing 100% interest-free loans to retail consumers
(c.) Covering agricultural crop failure insurance claims directly
(d.) Subsidizing retail electricity tariffs for municipal towns
(28.) What specific attributes characterize the Tripura Queen Pineapple's unique flavor profile?
(a.) Aromatic profile, low-fiber texture, sweetness, and distinct juiciness
(b.) High starch density and bitter astringency
(c.) Thick woody rind with high acidity
(d.) Pulp-free liquid consistency
(29.) Which city served as the venue for SIDBI's 37th foundation day celebrations and MSME portal launches?
(a.) New Delhi
(b.) Mumbai
(c.) Bengaluru
(d.) Chennai
(30.) What is the structural impact of quantum technology applications when integrated into financial systems?
(a.) Providing ultra-secure encryption algorithms resistant to advanced cyber-attacks and optimizing complex risk calculations
(b.) Speeding up physical currency note printing presses
(c.) Eliminating the requirement for bank server electricity backups
(d.) Replacing human bank tellers with mechanical robots