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Q1Bharat Container Line was formed with Shipping Corporation of India and which other Navratna PSU as major stakeholders?

A CONCOR
B BHEL
C ONGC
D NTPC
Explanation

Bharat Container Line was planned with Shipping Corporation of India and Container Corporation of India as two major PSU stakeholders, each holding 30% equity. CONCOR is therefore the correct answer.

Q2What is the Phase 1 cost of the Navi Mumbai International Airport inaugurated in October 2025?

A ₹10,000 crore
B ₹15,000 crore
C ₹25,000 crore
D ₹19,650 crore
Explanation

Phase 1 of the Navi Mumbai International Airport was built at a cost of approximately ₹19,650 crore.

Q3India's first Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS), the Delhi-Meerut Namo Bharat Corridor, was inaugurated in February 2026. What is the approximate length of this corridor?

A 82 km
B 112 km
C 65 km
D 95 km
Explanation

The Delhi-Meerut Namo Bharat Corridor spans 82 km connecting Delhi to Meerut, with 8 stations. It is India's first fully commissioned RRTS operating at speeds of 160 km/h, inaugurated by PM Modi on February 23, 2026.

Q4In March 2026, India began exploring local currency payments for oil imports primarily to address which combination of challenges?

A Rising inflation and falling exports
B Weakening rupee and surging dollar-denominated crude prices
C Declining forex reserves and trade surplus
D Rising fiscal deficit and falling gold reserves
Explanation

India faced a dual challenge: the rupee hit an all-time low of ₹94.1/$ while crude oil surged to $123/barrel. Paying in local currencies reduces dollar demand and buffers against both pressures simultaneously.

Q5Consider the following statements: 1. Venezuela's share in India's oil basket declined from 13% in FY20 to 1-2%. 2. Venezuelan crude requires blending with 10-15% lighter crude due to high viscosity. 3. Shipping costs from Venezuela are approximately five times higher than from Middle East suppliers. 4. India imports about 50% of its crude oil requirements. Which of the statements given above are correct?

A 1, 2 and 3 only
B 1 and 4 only
C 2, 3 and 4 only
D 1, 2, 3 and 4
Explanation

Statements 1, 2 and 3 are correct. The corpus gives the decline from 13% to 1-2%, the 10-15% blending requirement, and the roughly fivefold shipping cost. Statement 4 is false because the cited crude-oil import dependence is over 85%, not about 50%.

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6During which event did RIL and ONGC sign their resource-sharing agreement in 2026?

AIndia Energy Week 2026
BVibrant Gujarat Summit
CRaisina Dialogue
DAero India

7By how much did bulk diesel prices surge in March 2026 due to the West Asia crisis?

A₹5 per litre
B₹12 per litre
C₹22 per litre
D₹35 per litre

8What does SHANTI stand for in the context of the Atomic Energy Bill 2025?

ASafe Handling and Nuclear Technology Initiative
BStandard Harnessing of Atomic Nuclei for Trade and Industry
CStrategic Hydrogen and Nuclear Technology Integration
DSustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India

9Consider the following statements: 1. The Export-Import Bank of India Act was enacted in 1981. 2. The Act describes the Export-Import Bank of India as a corporation for financial assistance to exporters and importers. 3. The Act’s enforcement date for the main provisions was 1 January 1981. Which of the statements given above are correct?

A2 and 3 only
B1 and 3 only
C1 and 2 only
D1, 2 and 3

10Consider the following statements: 1. National Waterway 1 is the Ganga-Bhagirathi-Hooghly River System between Haldia and Allahabad. 2. National Waterway 2 is the Brahmaputra River between Dhubri and Sadiya. 3. National Waterway 3 includes the West Coast Canal, Champakara Canal and Udyogmandal Canal. 4. National Waterway 5 is the Indira Gandhi Canal in Rajasthan. Which of the statements given above are correct?

A1 and 2 only
B1, 2 and 3 only
C2, 3 and 4 only
D1, 2, 3 and 4

11Government plans to build how many km of expressways by 2033?

A10,000 km
B7,000 km
C25,000 km
D17,000 km

12For the PM E-DRIVE scheme components extended up to 31 March 2028, the original 2-year support period effectively became how many years?

A3 years
B4 years
C5 years
D6 years

13Consider the following statements: 1. PM Gati Shakti was launched on 13 October 2021. 2. Gati Shakti is a digital platform bringing 16 ministries including Railways and Roadways together. 3. It incorporates infrastructure schemes such as Bharatmala, Sagarmala, inland waterways and UDAN. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

14The India-EFTA TEPA that entered into force on 1 October 2025 established which unique chapter, considered a first in any Indian FTA?

AClimate Chapter
BDigital Trade Chapter
CLabour Chapter
DInvestment Promotion Chapter

15Alongside the India-New Zealand FTA, India also signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with which country in December 2025?

ASaudi Arabia
BOman
CUAE
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