Recent Advancements & Indian Contributions MCQ — 264 Practice Questions with Answers

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Q1. India's first hydrogen-powered train is planned to run on which route, and which body built it?

A Jind–Sonipat route, built by ICF Chennai Correct

B Delhi–Agra route, built by BHEL

C Mumbai–Pune route, built by DRDO

D Chennai–Bengaluru route, built by ISRO

Explanation

India's first hydrogen train, built by ICF (Integral Coach Factory) Chennai, completed RDSO oscillation trials for the Jind–Sonipat route in Haryana. With 2,400 kW output and zero emissions, India will become the 5th country globally with a hydrogen train.

Q2. The September 14, 2025 Assam earthquake triggered aftershocks of which magnitudes?

A M 4.2 and M 3.8

B M 3.1 and M 2.9 Correct

C M 3.5 and M 3.0

D M 2.5 and M 2.1

Explanation

Two aftershocks of M 3.1 and M 2.9 followed the main earthquake. Tremors were felt across Assam, West Bengal, Meghalaya, and parts of Bangladesh and Bhutan. No significant casualties were reported.

Q3. TRAI issued an order in September 2025 directing all Distribution Platform Operators (DPOs) to submit performance monitoring reports. Under which section of which Act was this order issued?

A Section 5 of TRAI Act 1997

B Section 20 of IT Act 2000

C Section 12 of TRAI Act 1997 Correct

D Section 8 of Broadcasting Services Regulation Act

Explanation

TRAI issued the order on September 9, 2025 under Section 12 of the TRAI Act, 1997, directing Distribution Platform Operators (DTH, MSO, HITS, IPTV) to submit Monthly Performance Monitoring Reports within 10 days of month-end and quarterly reports within 15 days of quarter-end. Quarterly reports are optional for DPOs with under 30,000 active subscribers.

Q4. India's cumulative renewable energy capacity crossed what milestone in 2025?

A 100 GW

B 150 GW

C 200 GW Correct

D 300 GW

Explanation

India added over 25 GW of solar capacity in 2025, bringing cumulative renewable capacity to over 200 GW, aligning with the target of 500 GW non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030.

Q5. India's PRATUSH mission developed in 2025 is a lunar-orbit radiometer. What is its primary scientific objective?

A Mapping lunar polar water ice for future crewed missions

B Studying solar wind interactions with the lunar surface

C Detecting hydrogen signals from the Cosmic Dawn — the epoch when first stars formed Correct

D Studying gravitational anomalies on the far side of the Moon

Explanation

India's PRATUSH mission is a lunar-orbit radiometer designed to detect faint hydrogen signals from the Cosmic Dawn era — when the universe's first stars and galaxies formed. Lunar orbit avoids Earth's radio frequency interference.

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Q6. The Nipah virus cases confirmed in January 2026 were in which district of West Bengal?

A Kolkata

B North 24 Parganas

C Howrah

D South 24 Parganas

Q7. Which airline operated the first direct flight between India and China after the five-year hiatus that ended in October 2025?

A Air India

B IndiGo

C China Eastern Airlines

D Air China

Q8. How many Maharashtra beaches received the Blue Flag certification in October 2025, bringing India's total Blue Flag beaches to 18?

A Three

B Five

C Seven

D Ten

Q9. Which organisation manufactured India's first hydrogen-powered train that completed trials in March 2026?

A Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL)

B Integral Coach Factory (ICF), Chennai

C Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW)

D Diesel Locomotive Works (DLW), Varanasi

Q10. Which of the following is/are the application(s) of the technology known as 3D printing? 1. Preparation of confectionery items 2. Manufacture of bionic ears 3. Manufacture of custom-made joints and prosthetics Select the correct answer:

A 2 and 3 only

B 1 and 3 only

C 1, 2, and 3

D 1 only

Q11. What is the outlay for Biopharma SHAKTI scheme in Budget 2026-27?

A ₹5,000 crore

B ₹10,000 crore

C ₹15,000 crore

D ₹20,000 crore

Q12. India assumed the BRICS Chairship in 2026 from which country, and what is India's BRICS presidency theme for 2026?

A China — 'Reform, Resilience and Renewal'

B South Africa — 'BRICS and Africa: Partnership for Growth'

C Brazil — 'Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability'

D Russia — 'Multipolarity and Global Governance Reform'

Q13. The Abhyuthanam Training Block was inaugurated at which facility, and what investment was announced for its modernisation?

A IIT Delhi – ₹2,000 crore

B Semiconductor Laboratory (SCL) Mohali – ₹4,500 crore

C C-DAC Pune – ₹3,200 crore

D IISc Bangalore – ₹6,000 crore

Q14. How many new National Institutes of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER) will be established under the Biopharma SHAKTI scheme?

A 7

B 3

C 5

D 10

Q15. ADB approved ₹4,100 crore for Musi Riverfront Development in which state?

A Karnataka

B Tamil Nadu

C Telangana

D Andhra Pradesh

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