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Q1Senior CPI (Maoist) Politburo member Mallojula Venugopal Rao, who surrendered on October 15, 2025, at Gadchiroli, is also known by which alias?

A Kishenji
B Ganapathi
C Bhupathi
D Basava Raju
Explanation

Mallojula Venugopal Rao, alias Bhupathi, a Politburo member with a ₹6 crore bounty, surrendered before Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis at Gadchiroli Police Headquarters on October 15, 2025, along with 60 cadres.

Q2What is the significance of the 42nd Constitutional Amendment (1976) for environment?

A Banned hunting
B Created MoEFCC
C Established NGT
D Moved forests and protection of wild animals and birds to the Concurrent List, and added Article 48A and Article 51A(g)
Explanation

The 42nd Amendment added Article 48A (State shall protect and improve the environment, forests and wildlife) and Article 51A(g) (citizen's duty to protect the natural environment). It also moved forests and protection of wild animals and birds to the Concurrent List.

Q3On December 10, 2025, the DGCA ordered IndiGo to cut its flight schedule by what percentage, and what triggered this aviation crisis?

A 5% cut; IndiGo pilots went on strike
B 15% cut; technical failure of aircraft fleet
C 10% cut; failure to prepare for new FDTL pilot rest norms
D 20% cut; runway closures at major airports
Explanation

The DGCA ordered a 10% cut in IndiGo's flight schedule on December 10, 2025 (escalated from 5% on December 9). The crisis was caused by IndiGo's failure to adequately plan for new FDTL (Flight Duty Time Limitation) norms enforced from November 1, 2025, which required 48 hours weekly rest for pilots and limited night landings to two per week. IndiGo cancelled ~4,500 flights in ten days.

Q4What is the total outlay of Mission Mausam approved by the Union Cabinet?

A ₹3,000 crore
B ₹1,500 crore
C ₹2,000 crore
D ₹1,000 crore
Explanation

Mission Mausam has a financial outlay of ₹2,000 crore, implemented under the Ministry of Earth Sciences.

Q5Which of the following was NOT discussed at the inaugural IICDEM 2026 hosted by the Election Commission of India?

A Launch of ECINet digital platform
B 36 thematic working groups
C Merger of state election commissions
D Democracy for an inclusive, peaceful world
Explanation

IICDEM 2026 was held at Bharat Mandapam with ~100 delegates from 70+ countries. It featured the ECINet digital platform launch, 36 thematic working groups, and the theme 'Democracy for an inclusive, peaceful, resilient and sustainable world'. Merger of state election commissions was not discussed.

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6In governance and public finance, what does moral hazard mean?

AA situation where officials disclose all risks before taking a decision
BA situation where one party takes excessive risks because another party bears the consequences
CA rule that every public programme must avoid financial risk completely
DA method of choosing the lowest-cost option regardless of accountability

7India's Census 2027 process begins with house-listing operations in 2026. Which significant feature distinguishes it from recent previous censuses?

AFirst digital-only census
BFirst caste enumeration since 1931
CFirst census to include transgender data
DFirst census using satellite imagery

8Trial by media primarily violates which right of the accused?

ARight to fair trial
BRTI
CPrivacy only
DSpeech freedom

9Section 20 of RTI Act:

AEstablishment of CIC
BDefines 'public authority'
CAppointment of PIO
DPenalty on PIO — ₹250 per day up to ₹25,000 for failure to provide information without reasonable cause

10How many registered voters were covered when Rajasthan became the first state to achieve 100% digitisation of electoral rolls under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) programme in December 2025?

A3.5 crore
B4.2 crore
C5.46 crore
D6.8 crore

11Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari Abhiyan is implemented under which ministry?

AMinistry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
BMinistry of Rural Development
CMinistry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
DMinistry of Jal Shakti

12The Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules 2025 were notified by MeitY after consultations in how many cities, receiving how many public inputs?

A5 cities, 3,500 inputs
B10 cities, 10,000 inputs
C4 cities, 2,000 inputs
D7 cities, 6,915 inputs

13What is the total number of Assembly constituencies covered under Phase-II of the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls?

A1,243
B1,543
C1,843
D2,143

14Which of the following correctly describes 'SAGAR' as articulated by PM Modi?

AStrategic Alliance for Growth and Regional Resilience — an ASEAN-India defence pact
BSecurity and Growth for All in the Region — India's Indian Ocean foreign policy doctrine
CSouth Asian Growth and Resilience — a SAARC economic framework
DSecurity and Governance for All Regions — India's domestic maritime security policy

15During the 2026 debate on the Industrial Relations Code (Amendment) Bill, which of the following worker protections were cited as part of India's four Labour Codes? 1. Mandatory annual health check-ups for workers aged 40 and above. 2. Equal pay for women doing the same work as men. 3. Mandatory appointment letters for workers. Select the correct answer:

A1 and 2 only
B2 and 3 only
C1 and 3 only
D1, 2 and 3

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