Q1. The GSLV-F18 mission, launched successfully to restore navigation capabilities, was meant to strengthen which Indian independent navigation system?
Answer & solution
Answer: (b) NavIC
- GSLV-F18 aimed to restore NavIC's capabilities.
- NavIC (Navigation with Indian Constellation) is India's own satellite navigation system, developed by ISRO.
📝 Asked in exam: RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 (11 Jun 2025)
Which navigation satellite did India launch in January 2025 to enhance its NavIC system? Ans: NVS-02
Source: The Hindu
Q2. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the India Renewable Energy Summit and Expo 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, held alongside which international body's 9th Assembly?
Answer & solution
Answer: (c) International Solar Alliance
- The India Renewable Energy Summit and Expo 2026 coincided with the International Solar Alliance's 9th Assembly.
- It was held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, alongside the 4th Green Hydrogen Conference.
- The International Solar Alliance was co-founded by India and France.
Source: PIB
Q3. India's fifth S-400 air defence system, part of a $5.43 billion deal signed in 2018, is expected to arrive from which country in early 2027?
Answer & solution
Answer: (b) Russia
- India's fifth S-400 Triumf system is expected from Russia around January-February 2027.
- The $5.43 billion deal for five S-400 systems was signed with Russia in 2018.
📝 Asked in exam: RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 (4 Sep 2025)
Which missile defence system, named Sudarshan Chakra, was used by India to intercept drones and missiles during Pakistan’s attempted strikes in May 2025? Ans: S-400 systems
Source: Hindustan Times
Q4. In November 2026, the Indian Navy rescued 20 crew members of which hijacked Iranian fishing vessel from Somali pirates in the Arabian Sea?
Answer & solution
Answer: (d) Azini
- The Indian Navy rescued all 20 crew of the Iranian fishing vessel Azini, hijacked by Somali pirates on October 29, 2026.
- The 48-hour operation occurred about 3,000 km from Mumbai in the Arabian Sea.
- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh praised the Navy's operational readiness.
Source: Hindustan Times
Q5. In November 2026, North Central Railway commissioned Kavach 4.0 on the Karchana-Mirzapur section, expanding its Kavach network on the Delhi-Howrah route to how many route kilometres?
Answer & solution
Answer: (c) 785 route km
- North Central Railway's Kavach network expanded to 785 route kilometres after commissioning Kavach 4.0 on the 69.5-km Karchana-Mirzapur section.
- Kavach is India's indigenous Automatic Train Protection system, adopted nationally in July 2020.
- It meets SIL-4, the highest global safety integrity standard.
Source: The Indian Express
Q6. TRAI's Telecom Consumer Complaint Redressal (Fourth Amendment) Regulations, 2026, mandate round-the-clock AI-led complaint centres with human assistance for at least how many hours a day?
Answer & solution
Answer: (d) 16 hours
- TRAI mandated AI-led complaint centres with human assistance for at least 16 hours a day under the 2026 amendment.
- Penalties up to Rs 20 lakh per quarter per service area apply for improper complaint handling.
📝 Asked in exam: RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 (25 Mar 2026)
Which of the following number series was prescribed by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on 16 December 2025, for IRDAI-regulated entities to use for consumer service and transactional calls, to be implemented by 15 February 2026? Ans: 1600 series
Source: Hindustan Times
Q7. TRAI's draft Telecom Consumer Complaint Redressal (Fourth Amendment) Regulations, 2026, were released for public comments on which date?
Answer & solution
Answer: (a) 7 May 2026
- TRAI released the draft Fourth Amendment Regulations, 2026, for consultation on 7 May 2026.
- Comments were invited till 12 June and countercomments till 19 June 2026.
📝 Asked in exam: RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 (25 Mar 2026)
Which of the following number series was prescribed by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on 16 December 2025, for IRDAI-regulated entities to use for consumer service and transactional calls, to be implemented by 15 February 2026? Ans: 1600 series
Source: PIB
Q8. New aviation rules notified under the Bharatiya Vayuyan Niyam, 2024, allowing Central government intervention on airfares in extraordinary situations, will come into effect from which date, replacing the Aircraft Rules, 1937?
Answer & solution
Answer: (d) 1 January 2027
- The new Bharatiya Vayuyan Niyam, 2024 rules take effect from 1 January 2027, replacing the Aircraft Rules, 1937.
- They were notified by the civil aviation ministry on 26 October 2026 and gazetted on 31 October 2026.
📝 Asked in exam: RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 (22 Mar 2026)
Which of the following is a legislative reform aimed at modernizing India’s aviation sector by re-enacting the Aircraft Act, 1934, in alignment with contemporary needs and global standards? Ans: Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam, 2024
Source: Hindustan Times
Q9. In November 2026, India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval met which country's Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister, General Phan Van Giang, in Hanoi to deepen bilateral defence cooperation?
Answer & solution
Answer: (c) Vietnam
- NSA Ajit Doval met Vietnam's Deputy PM and Defence Minister General Phan Van Giang in Hanoi in November 2026.
- The visit aimed to strengthen the India-Vietnam Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
📝 Asked in exam: SSC Delhi Police Constable (Exe) (20 Dec 2025)
Who is the National Security Adviser of India in 2025 who has been serving since 2014? Ans: Ajit Doval
Source: The Hindu
Q10. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri visited which country during November 1-2, 2026, meeting Reem Al Hashimy to boost economic and strategic ties?
Answer & solution
Answer: (c) United Arab Emirates
- Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri visited the UAE during November 1-2, 2026, meeting Reem Al Hashimy, UAE's Special Envoy for India.
- Discussions covered the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and projects like the House of India museum.
- The UAE is a key Indian partner in West Asia.
Source: Hindustan Times
Q11. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri's visit to Kathmandu on November 4-5, 2026, was the first high-level visit since which Nepal Prime Minister took charge in March 2026?
Answer & solution
Answer: (a) Balendra Shah
- Vikram Misri's November 2026 Nepal visit was his first since Balendra Shah became Prime Minister in March 2026.
- Shah took charge after an election under an interim government following the September 2025 Gen-Z uprising that ousted K.P. Sharma Oli.
- The visit was expected to discuss a possible India visit by Shah.
Source: The Hindu
Q12. Under the Coal Ministry's Star Rating Program for FY 2024-25, how many coal mines received the Five-Star rating, as announced at the Raipur award ceremony?
Answer & solution
Answer: (b) 50
- A total of 50 coal mines received the Five-Star rating for FY 2024-25 under the Coal Ministry's Star Rating Program.
- Ten of these mines scored over 93 percent to win top three ranks in their categories.
📝 Asked in exam: RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 (7 May 2026)
In November 2025, PM Modi chaired the 60th All India Conference of Directors General and Inspectors General of Police in which city of Chhattisgarh? Ans: Raipur
Source: PIB
Q13. In October 2026, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship panelled how many institutions as Centres of Excellence for Skills (CoE-Skills)?
Answer & solution
Answer: (a) 19
- MSDE panelled 19 institutions as Centres of Excellence for Skills (CoE-Skills) in October 2026.
- Secretary Debashree Mukherjee presented recognition certificates at Skill Bhavan, New Delhi, valid till 2029.
📝 Asked in exam: SSC CHSL Tier-1 (28 Nov 2025)
In July 2025, _____ launched a national level initiative SOAR (Skilling for AI Readiness). Ans: Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
Source: PIB
Q14. At the India Renewable Energy Summit 2026, PM Modi said India achieved over 50 percent non-fossil installed power capacity under its Paris Agreement pledge how many years ahead of schedule?
Answer & solution
Answer: (a) Five years
- India achieved its Paris Agreement pledge of 50 percent non-fossil installed power capacity in 2025, five years ahead of the 2030 target.
- PM Modi announced this at the India Renewable Energy Summit 2026 in New Delhi.
📝 Asked in exam: RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 (17 Mar 2026)
By November 2025, non-fossil power accounted for what percentage of the total installed electricity capacity in India? Ans: 51.5%
Source: PIB
Q15. Dhinidhi Desinghu became the first Indian to win a global swimming medal by winning a bronze in which event at the Youth Olympics in Dakar?
Answer & solution
Answer: (b) 100m freestyle
- Dhinidhi Desinghu won India's first global swimming medal, a 100m freestyle bronze, at the Dakar Youth Olympics.
- She clocked 56.27 seconds, setting a new national record.
📝 Asked in exam: SSC CGL Tier-1 (21 Sep 2025)
Which sports player won the bronze medal in the 50m Rifle 3 Position Men's event at the Paris 2024 Olympics, becoming the first Indian to do so? Ans: (b) Swapnil Kusale
Source: The Indian Express