1. Marshall Islands, that was recently seen in news, is located in which ocean?
[A] Pacific Ocean
[B] Atlantic Ocean
[C] Arctic Ocean
[D] Indian Ocean
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Correct Answer: A [Pacific Ocean ]
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The World Bank recently approved an additional US$9 million in financing for the Republic of the Marshall Islands to address rising energy costs. The Marshall Islands is an island nation located in the central Pacific Ocean. It lies northeast of Papua New Guinea and southeast of the Federated States of Micronesia. The country consists of coral atolls and islands arranged in two chains: Ratak (Sunrise) and Ralik (Sunset).
2. Which city introduced a QR code-based vendor registration and monitoring system for street food vendors in June 2026?
[A] Ahmedabad
[B] Mumbai
[C] Chennai
[D] Hyderabad
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Correct Answer: A [Ahmedabad ]
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The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) recently introduced a QR code-based vendor registration and monitoring system for street food vendors. The initiative enables citizens to provide feedback and hygiene ratings on the cleanliness, hygiene, and food safety standards maintained by street vendors. More than 8,700 street food vendors have been registered under the system.
3. The Blue Valley Cluster is a joint initiative of Assam government and which organization?
[A] World Bank
[B] United Nations Development Programme
[C] International Monetary Fund
[D] European Union
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Correct Answer: D [European Union ]
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The Government of Assam and the European Union recently launched the Blue Valley Cluster in Guwahati. The initiative focuses on the Flavours, Fragrance, and AYUSH sectors and aims to strengthen cooperation between Europe, Assam, and the North-East region. It seeks to develop sustainable value chains, innovation ecosystems, and industrial partnerships. The project will help connect farmers, self-help groups, startups, and industries with international markets.
4. Which city is the host of 13th BRICS Urbanisation Forum under India’s BRICS Chairship?
[A] Mumbai
[B] Bengaluru
[C] New Delhi
[D] Hyderabad
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Correct Answer: C [New Delhi]
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The 13th BRICS Urbanisation Forum recently commenced in New Delhi under India’s BRICS Chairship. The two-day forum is hosted by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs under the theme “Cities for People: BRICS Cooperation for Inclusive and Resilient Urban Futures.” India highlighted priorities such as inclusive urbanisation, climate-resilient infrastructure, digital innovation, and stronger urban institutions.
5. ‘Oilseeds Kisaan Mitra’, a WhatsApp-based AI-powered advisory service for oilseed farmers, has been developed by which institution?
[A] ICAR-Indian Institute of Oilseeds Research (IIOR)
[B] National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)
[C] Food Corporation of India (FCI)
[D] Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
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Correct Answer: A [ICAR-Indian Institute of Oilseeds Research (IIOR)]
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Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) recently launched ‘Oilseeds Kisaan Mitra’, a WhatsApp-based AI-powered advisory service for oilseed farmers. Developed by ICAR-Indian Institute of Oilseeds Research, Hyderabad, it provides 24×7 research-based guidance in multiple Indian languages. The platform allows farmers to access crop-specific advisories directly through WhatsApp without downloading any additional application. It offers guidance on groundnut, mustard, sesame, sunflower, soybean, niger, and other oilseed crops.
