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Correct Answer: C. Karnataka

The inaugural Khelo India Tribal Games 2026 (KITG 2026) concluded on April 4, 2026. Karnataka topped the medal tally with 23 gold, 8 silver, and 7 bronze medals. The games aim to promote tribal sports and culture under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports' Khelo India initiative. This was the very first edition of the event.

Correct Answer: A. ₹167.20 crore

'Yashoda and Krishna' by Raja Ravi Varma (1848–1906) became India's most expensive painting ever sold, fetching ₹167.20 crore at a Mumbai auction. Raja Ravi Varma is known as the 'Father of Modern Indian Art' and is famous for applying European academic techniques to Indian mythological subjects. He was from Kerala.

Correct Answer: D. October 10, 1967

The Outer Space Treaty was opened for signature on January 27, 1967 and entered into force on October 10, 1967 during the Cold War space race. Key principles: outer space is 'province of all mankind'; no national appropriation; no weapons of mass destruction in space; Moon and celestial bodies for peaceful use only. India is a signatory.

Correct Answer: B. Central Food Technological Research Institute

BIRAC-BioNEST Incubation Centre was inaugurated at the Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI) in Mysuru, Karnataka by Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of Science and Technology. CFTRI is under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). BIRAC = Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (Dept. of Biotechnology). BioNEST = Bio Incubators Nurturing Entrepreneurship for Scaling Technologies.

Correct Answer: C. April 4

International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action is observed every year on April 4. Established by the United Nations, it raises awareness about dangers of landmines and explosive remnants of war (ERW) to civilians. The day promotes global mine action assistance. The 2026 theme was 'Protecting Lives, Rebuilding Communities'.

Correct Answer: A. ECINet

The Election Commission of India (ECI) launched the 'Know Your Candidates (KYC)' feature on its ECINet platform ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections. It allows voters to access verified details about candidates — criminal antecedents, assets, liabilities, and educational qualifications — to promote informed voting and electoral transparency.

Correct Answer: D. Poultry birds

Newcastle Disease is a highly contagious viral infection caused by Avian Paramyxovirus Type 1 (APMV-1) that primarily affects poultry birds — chickens, turkeys, and other domestic and wild birds. It spread rapidly across European countries in 2026, with the UK increasing surveillance and biosecurity measures. It is a notifiable disease under the OIE (World Organisation for Animal Health).

Correct Answer: C. AI speech-to-text transcription model

Microsoft launched MAI-Transcribe-1 — a new AI speech-to-text transcription model described as one of the most accurate and cost-effective solutions available. MAI stands for Microsoft Artificial Intelligence. It competes with OpenAI's Whisper and Google's speech recognition, designed for fast, low-cost, high-accuracy transcription at scale.

Correct Answer: B. 2003

International Carrot Day is celebrated on April 4 every year and was first established in 2003 to promote awareness about carrot nutrition. Carrot (Daucus carota) is rich in beta-carotene (converted to Vitamin A), fibre, potassium, and antioxidants. China is the world's largest carrot producer. Carrot is the world's second most popular vegetable after the potato.

Correct Answer: A. INS Taragiri

INS Aridhaman (S4) — India's third nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) — was commissioned alongside INS Taragiri into the Indian Navy. 'Aridhaman' means 'destroyer of enemies' in Sanskrit. India's nuclear triad: land-based missiles, air-delivered nuclear bombs, and submarine-launched ballistic missiles. Previous SSBNs: INS Arihant (S2) and INS Arighaat (S3).