Q1
Where was the IBSF World Billiards Championship 2026 held?
The IBSF World Billiards Championship 2026 was held in Carlow, Ireland.
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Venue: Carlow, Ireland
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Winner: Sourav Kothari
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Runner-up: Pankaj Advani
Additional Information
- The governing body for this competition is the IBSF.
- Sourav Kothari has won this title for the second consecutive time.
- Billiards is a highly strategic game.
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| IBSF Headquarters | Doha, Qatar |
| Main Player | Sourav Kothari |
Q2
Which foundation day are Maharashtra and Gujarat celebrating?
On May 1, 2026, Maharashtra and Gujarat celebrated their 66th foundation day.
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Birth of the states in 1960
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Bombay Reorganization Act
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Division on linguistic basis
Additional Information
- The States Reorganisation Act was passed in 1956.
- They began functioning as separate states from May 1, 1960.
- The division was based on Marathi and Gujarati languages.
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| Year of Division | 1960 |
| Number of States | 2 (Maharashtra and Gujarat) |
Q3
What is the name of the new portal launched by EPFO?
EPFO has launched the 'e-Prapti' portal to track old accounts.
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Tracking accounts from before 2014
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Linking with UAN
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Assistance to beneficiaries
Additional Information
- EPFO was established in 1952.
- UAN is a 12-digit unique number.
- Its main objective is to activate dormant accounts.
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| EPFO Establishment | 1952 |
| UAN Digits | 12 |
Q4
According to the 2025 SIPRI report, what is India's rank in military expenditure?
According to the SIPRI report, India ranks 5th in the world in terms of military expenditure.
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Expenditure amount: 92.1 billion dollars
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8.9 percent increase
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Ranked in top 5
Additional Information
- The United States tops the list.
- China is in second place.
- Russia is in third place.
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| India's Rank | 5th |
| Expenditure Amount | 92.1 billion dollars |
Q5
Between which two countries was the IN-SLN DIVEX exercise held?
IN-SLN DIVEX is a naval diving exercise between India and Sri Lanka.
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Location: Colombo
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Participating ship: INS Nireekshak
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Objective: Maritime security
Additional Information
- This exercise is conducted to increase interoperability.
- This is the fourth edition of the exercise.
- Ensuring the security of the seabed is the main task.
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| Location | Colombo |
| Ship | INS Nireekshak |
Q6
Who has been appointed as the first transgender cricket umpire?
Rithika Sri from Tamil Nadu has been appointed as India's first transgender cricket umpire.
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State: Tamil Nadu
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Position: Cricket Umpire
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Cricket history
Additional Information
- This is a milestone in Indian cricket.
- She is a resident of Tamil Nadu.
- Inclusion in the umpiring profession is increasing.
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| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Position | Cricket Umpire |
Q7
In which Indian state or union territory has the first 'Spiritual Science' curriculum been introduced?
Adi Vidya Foundation has introduced the first Spiritual Science curriculum in the Delhi-NCR region.
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Adi Vidya Foundation
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Aligned with NEP 2020
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Mental health development
Additional Information
- Emphasis has been placed on the holistic development of education.
- Implementation of new curriculum as per NEP 2020.
- This course will help in mental well-being.
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| Basis | NEP 2020 |
| Objective | Holistic development |
Q8
What is NASM-SR?
NASM-SR is a Naval Anti-Ship Missile used for short ranges.
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DRDO and Indian Navy
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Salvo launch test
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Multiple target engagement capability
Additional Information
- The test was conducted in Chandipur, Odisha.
- It uses fiber optic gyroscope technology.
- Equipped with a solid propulsion booster.
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| Organization | DRDO |
| Test Location | Chandipur |
Q9
What is the establishment year of APEDA?
APEDA was established in 1985.
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Agricultural product export development
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Commercial training
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Farmer support
Additional Information
- It is under the Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
- Its headquarters is in New Delhi.
- Works on maintaining the quality of exportable products.
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| Establishment | 1985 |
| Headquarters | New Delhi |
Q10
According to India's climate target for 2035, what percentage of carbon emission reduction has been set as a target?
According to the new plan, India has set a target to reduce carbon emissions by 47% by the year 2035.
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2035 timeline
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60% electricity from non-fossil sources
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Environmental protection
Additional Information
- This is important for protecting the environment and health.
- The target for power generation from non-fossil sources is 60%.
- India is committed to combating climate change.
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| Target Year | 2035 |
| Emission Reduction | 47% |
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