1. Indian Polity & Constitution
Q. In the Indian Constitution, which Article deals with the President’s power to promulgate Ordinances when Parliament is not in session?
A. Article 72
B. Article 123
C. Article 143
D. Article 356
Answer: B. Article 123
Explanation: Article 123 empowers the President to promulgate Ordinances when either House of Parliament is not in session and immediate action is necessary. Article 72 deals with the President's pardoning powers, Article 143 with the Supreme Court's advisory jurisdiction, and Article 356 with President's Rule in a State.
2. Economy
Q. Which of the following best describes the term "repo rate" in India?
A. The rate at which RBI lends money to commercial banks
B. The rate at which banks lend to the public
C. The rate of inflation in the economy
D. The rate at which RBI buys government securities
Answer: A. The rate at which RBI lends money to commercial banks
Explanation: The repo rate is the interest rate at which the Reserve Bank of India lends short-term funds to commercial banks against government securities. It is one of the RBI's primary monetary policy tools to manage inflation and liquidity in the economy.
3. Current Affairs (August 2026)
Q. In August 2026, which Indian state's wetland became India's 101st Ramsar Site?
A. Arunachal Pradesh
B. Assam
C. Uttarakhand
D. Himachal Pradesh
Answer: A. Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation: Glaw Lake in Arunachal Pradesh was designated as India's 101st Ramsar Site on August 3, 2026. It is also the first Ramsar Site in the state, marking a significant milestone in wetland conservation.
4. Science & Technology
Q. What is the primary function of a QR code?
A. To store only audio files
B. To enable quick scanning and retrieval of encoded information
C. To work only without internet access
D. To be used only for digital payments
Answer: B. To enable quick scanning and retrieval of encoded information
Explanation: A QR (Quick Response) code is a two-dimensional barcode that stores encoded information. It can be scanned quickly using smartphones or other devices and is widely used for payments, website links, authentication, tickets, and product information.
5. Sports
Q. Which country won the FIFA World Cup 2026?
A. France
B. Brazil
C. Spain
D. Argentina
Answer: C. Spain
Explanation: Spain won the FIFA World Cup 2026 by defeating Argentina in the final. The victory marked Spain's second FIFA World Cup title, following its first triumph in 2010.
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