Answer: A

Explanation:

• The National Para Athletics Championship is not organized by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC). IPC is a global governing body, whereas national-level competitions in India are conducted by the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI).


• Para sports in India are governed by the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI), which is the national body affiliated with the IPC.


• Kalinga Stadium is located in Bhubaneswar, the capital of Odisha, and is one of the major sports complexes in India.

Answer: C

Explanation:

• Recently, the government has withdrawn the Jan Vishwas Bill from the Lok Sabha in order to make necessary amendments to its provisions. This step reflects the government’s intent to further improve the Ease of Doing Business by refining existing laws.


• The primary objective of the Jan Vishwas Bill is to decriminalise minor offences present in various laws. Current affairs also highlight that the government is promoting civil penalties (monetary fines) instead of imprisonment, thereby reducing unnecessary legal burden on businesses.


• This Bill is not limited only to criminal laws; rather, it brings amendments in multiple Acts related to trade, industry, environment, and other sectors.

Answer: A

Explanation:

• The question related to Prambanan Temple is based on recent news, in which cooperation between India and Indonesia has been highlighted for the conservation of this 9th-century temple.


• The first statement is incorrect because the temple is not located on Bali Island, but on Java Island (Yogyakarta region) in Indonesia.


• The second statement is correct because the temple is dedicated to the Hindu Trimurti—Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva and reflects the influence of Indian culture in Southeast Asia.


• The third statement is also correct because the Prambanan Temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and its restoration work is currently being carried out with the support of India, which is an example of Cultural Diplomacy.

Answer: A

Explanation:

Recent analyses related to scientific cooperation in BRICS clearly indicate that the group is focusing its collaboration on development-oriented sectors such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), water management, healthcare, biotechnology, energy and environment, in order to address the shared challenges of the Global South. In recent years, especially after the pandemic, cooperation in the health and biotechnology sectors has accelerated, while AI is also being recognized as an emerging key area. Additionally, issues related to water and environment are directly linked to sustainable development goals. On the other hand, the development of nuclear weapons is not a part of this cooperation, as BRICS focuses on peaceful technological progress and development rather than military research. Therefore, statements 1, 2, and 3 are correct, while 4 is incorrect.

Answer: D

Explanation:

Coconut production in India is primarily concentrated in the coastal states of South India -Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh,where tropical climate, high humidity, and suitable soil conditions provide an ideal environment for this crop. A major share of the country’s coconut production comes from these states, making them the key producing regions.

Recently, the Coconut Promotion Scheme announced in the Budget 2026–27 is specifically focused on increasing production and productivity in such major coconut-producing states. Under this scheme, emphasis is laid on replacing old and low-yielding trees with new improved varieties.

Thus, it is clear that all the given states contribute significantly to coconut production, therefore, all options (1, 2, 3, and 4) are correct.