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Correct Answer: B. Diagnosis: First Step to Care

World Hemophilia Day 2026 is observed on April 17 with the theme 'Diagnosis: First Step to Care'. The theme highlights that early and accurate diagnosis is essential for effective treatment of hemophilia and other bleeding disorders. Globally more than 75% of people with hemophilia remain undiagnosed, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. The day is organised by the World Federation of Hemophilia (WFH).

Correct Answer: D. 6.9%

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) raised India's GDP growth forecast for FY27 to 6.9%, signalling continued economic resilience driven by strong domestic demand. ADB also projected India's growth to reach 7.3% in FY28. ADB is headquartered in Manila, Philippines, and was established in 1966. India is one of ADB's largest shareholders and borrowers.

Correct Answer: A. Japan

India slipped to become the 6th largest economy in the world in 2025 according to IMF data, despite strong economic growth in rupee terms. The drop was caused by a strong US dollar and GDP revisions that affected India's nominal USD ranking. However, the IMF sees India's rapid rise continuing and projects it will regain and improve its position in the coming years. Japan and Germany are typically ranked above India in nominal GDP.

Correct Answer: C. Uniform Civil Code

Chhattisgarh government approved the formation of a high-level committee to prepare for the implementation of the UCC — Uniform Civil Code. The UCC aims to replace personal laws based on religion, caste, and ethnicity with a common set of laws governing civil matters like marriage, divorce, inheritance, and adoption for all citizens. Uttarakhand became the first Indian state to implement UCC in 2024.

Correct Answer: B. Frank Schnabel

World Hemophilia Day is celebrated on April 17 to honour Frank Schnabel, the founder of the World Federation of Hemophilia (WFH), who was born on April 17, 1925. Frank Schnabel himself had hemophilia and founded the WFH in 1963 in Montreal, Canada, to advocate globally for people with bleeding disorders. The WFH works with WHO and governments worldwide.

Correct Answer: D. Delimitation Commission

In India, delimitation — the process of redrawing the boundaries of electoral constituencies — is conducted by the Delimitation Commission, an independent body constituted by the President of India. It works with the Election Commission of India and the Census data. The Delimitation Commission's orders are final and cannot be challenged in any court. India's last delimitation was based on the 2001 Census; the next is expected post-2026 Census.

Correct Answer: A. 7.3%

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) raised India's GDP growth forecast for FY27 to 6.9% and further projected growth to reach 7.3% in FY28. This reflects the continued strength of India's economy driven by robust domestic demand, infrastructure investment, and consumption growth. India remains one of the fastest-growing major economies globally.

Correct Answer: C. Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand became the first Indian state to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in 2024, following the recommendation of a state-level expert committee. The UCC governs civil matters such as marriage, divorce, inheritance, and adoption under a single set of laws applicable to all citizens regardless of religion. Chhattisgarh is now also moving towards UCC implementation by forming a high-level committee.

Correct Answer: B. Strong US dollar and GDP revisions

India slipped to become the 6th largest economy in 2025 in nominal USD terms despite strong economic growth in rupee terms. The primary causes were a strong US dollar (which deflates India's USD-denominated GDP) and GDP revisions that affected the country's nominal ranking. However, the IMF still projects India's rapid rise ahead, with expectations of it surpassing Japan to become the 4th largest economy in the near future.

Correct Answer: D. President of India

The Delimitation Commission in India is constituted by the President of India under the Delimitation Act. It is an independent body and its orders cannot be challenged in any court of law. The Commission works closely with the Election Commission of India and uses Census data to redraw constituency boundaries. It has met four times so far — 1952, 1963, 1973, and 2002.