Q1
What is India's rank in the 2026 World Press Freedom Index?
In the 2026 report, India is ranked 157th out of 180 countries.
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The report is published by Reporters Without Borders
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Dropped 6 places compared to last year
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The country has been placed in the 'Very Serious' category
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- Norway tops the index.
- Eritrea is at the very bottom.
| Country | Rank |
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| Norway | 1 |
| India | 157 |
| Eritrea | 180 |
Q2
Who has been appointed as the new Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India?
Rohit Jain has been appointed as the Deputy Governor of the RBI for a period of 3 years.
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Succeeded T. Rabi Sankar
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The tenure of the appointment is 3 years
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Currently, there are a total of 4 Deputy Governors
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- RBI is the central bank of India.
- Its headquarters is in Mumbai.
| Post | Current Name |
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| Governor | Shaktikanta Das |
| Deputy Governor | Rohit Jain |
Q3
Which is India's first 'paperless judiciary state'?
Sikkim is the first state in India to introduce a completely paperless judicial system.
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Stopped the use of paper in administrative work
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E-filing system has been introduced
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This is a major digital milestone
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- Kerala created the first paperless district court.
- Sikkim is a state in North-East India.
| Subject | Information |
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| First State | Sikkim |
| First District Court | Kalpetta |
Q4
What type of satellite has GalaxEye developed?
This is the world's first OptoSAR satellite, which is a combination of optical and radar technology.
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The mission is named Mission Drishti
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Launched on a SpaceX rocket
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Capable of working in adverse weather conditions
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- Its manufacturer is a startup from Bengaluru.
- It can capture images during the day or night.
| Technology | Advantage |
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| Optical | Clear images |
| SAR | Seeing through clouds |
| OptoSAR | Combination |
Q5
Where is India's first pearl farming cluster being established?
It is being built in Hazaribagh, Jharkhand at a cost of 22 crore rupees.
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Under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana
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Goal is to promote pearl farming
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Initiative to increase farmers' income
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- Pearl farming is done artificially inside mussels.
- It is important for aquatic biodiversity.
| Project | Investment |
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| Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada | 22 Crore Rupees |
Q6
How much new investment has the Asian Development Bank (ADB) announced?
ADB will invest 70 billion dollars for energy and digital connectivity in the Asia-Pacific region.
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Announced at the 59th annual meeting
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Conference held in Uzbekistan
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Aim is to build digital highways
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- ADB is located in Manila.
- It started in 1965.
| Sector | Allocation (Billion) |
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| Renewable Energy | 50 |
| Digital Highway | 20 |
Q7
Where was the North Tech Symposium 2026 held?
This three-day defense technology conference was held in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.
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Inaugurated by the Defense Minister
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Defense startups participated
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Discussion on new defense technologies
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- Rajnath Singh inaugurated it.
- MSMEs play a major role in India's defense.
| Event | Location |
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| North Tech Symposium | Prayagraj |
Q8
Where has India's first state-led Centre of Excellence for Space Technology been launched?
This was launched by the Government of Karnataka in Bengaluru.
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For the purpose of applying space technology
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Support from Satcom Industry Association
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Taking research to the field level
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- Bengaluru is the Silicon Valley of India.
- ISRO's main center is here.
| City | Importance |
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| Bengaluru | Space Hub |
Q9
At what depth (in meters) under the water was the human pyramid built in Andaman and Nicobar?
14 members together built a 22.3-meter high pyramid at Havelock Island.
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Set a world record
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Held at Swaraj Dweep
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It has found a place in the Guinness Records
Additional Information
- Recording under water is a very difficult task.
- This is a matter of pride for India.
| Record | Information |
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| Human Pyramid | 14 people |
| Height | 22.3 meters |
Q10
What is the total number of seats in the West Bengal Legislative Assembly?
The total number of seats in the West Bengal Legislative Assembly is 294.
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Recent elections have been held
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Governor R. N. Ravi
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Constitutional information
Additional Information
- West Bengal is an important state of India.
- The Election Commission remains in charge of elections.
| State | Number of Seats |
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| West Bengal | 294 |
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