1. Which country developed the Yildirimhan Missile?
[A] Iran
[B] Israel
[C] Turkey
[D] Russia
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Correct Answer: C [Turkey]
Notes:
Yildirimhan Missile is a prototype intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) unveiled by Turkey to strengthen defence self-reliance and expand its strategic military capabilities. The missile is capable of targeting regions across Europe, Africa, and Asia if launched from Turkey. Yildirimhan can reportedly travel at speeds up to Mach 25, which is nearly 25 times the speed of sound and falls under hypersonic speed range. It uses four rocket propulsion engines and is powered by liquid nitrogen tetroxide fuel, which improves range and payload capacity.
2. Ulsoor Lake, that was recently seen in news, is located in which city?
[A] Bengaluru
[B] Chennai
[C] Hyderabad
[D] Mumbai
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Correct Answer: A [Bengaluru]
Notes:
Ulsoor Lake has recently undergone desilting after more than three decades, but lake conservation activists criticised the decision to remove silt by only 0.6 metres, calling it inadequate. Also known as Halasuru Lake, it is a man-made lake and is considered the oldest and largest lake in Bengaluru. The lake was built in 1648 by Kempe Gowda II and was later renovated in 1862 by Sir Lewin Bentham Bowring. Ulsoor Lake has an irregular shape resembling the map of India and contains seven islands connected by bridges.
3. TARA is India’s first indigenous glide weapon system designed developed by which institution?
[A] Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
[B] Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
[C] Indian Space and Research Organization
[D] None of the Above
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Correct Answer: B [Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)]
Notes:
Tactical Advanced Range Augmentation (TARA) was developed by DRDO’s Research Centre Imarat along with other laboratories of the Defence Research and Development Organisation and Indian industry partners. DRDO and the Indian Air Force successfully carried out the maiden flight-trial of TARA off the coast of Odisha on 7 May 2026. TARA is India’s first indigenous glide weapon system designed to convert unguided warheads into precision-guided weapons. It is a modular range extension kit developed to improve the accuracy, range, and lethality of low-cost weapons against ground-based targets.
4. Where was India’s first International Ophthalmology Research Conference held?
[A] New Delhi
[B] Chennai
[C] Hyderabad
[D] Bengaluru
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Correct Answer: A [New Delhi]
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India’s first International Ophthalmology Research Conference was organised at the Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi on 9–10 May 2026. The conference is organised by the Department of Ophthalmology at Army Hospital (Research and Referral) in collaboration with the All-India Ophthalmological Society. Nearly 200 ophthalmologists and more than 100 experts from institutions such as AIIMS, PGI Chandigarh, LV Prasad Eye Institute, Sankara Netralaya, and Aravind Eye Care System will participate.
5. What is Cyphostemma annamalaii, that was recently seen in news?
[A] Newly discovered plant species
[B] A type of Fungus
[C] Invasive weed
[D] A type of Virus
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Correct Answer: A [Newly discovered plant species]
Notes:
Cyphostemma annamalaii is a newly discovered plant species belonging to the Vitaceae family, commonly known as the grape family. The species was discovered by students and researchers from Annamalai University in the southern Eastern Ghats of Tamil Nadu. It is found in tropical dry forests and open scrub vegetation areas of the southern Eastern Ghats. Cyphostemma annamalaii is a climbing plant with tuberous roots, yellow round fruits, and white or yellow flowers. The genus Cyphostemma is the second-largest genus in the grape family and includes nearly 250 species distributed across tropical and subtropical regions.
