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27 May 2026 · 10 questions
Adani Green Energy commissioned a massive 3.37 GWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). In which location was it set up?
Correct Answer: B. Khavda, Gujarat
Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) commissioned a 3.37 Gigawatt-hour (GWh) Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at Khavda, Gujarat — described as the world's largest single-location battery storage deployment outside China. The project strengthens India's renewable energy infrastructure by improving grid reliability. Khavda in Gujarat's Kutch district is home to the world's largest renewable energy park being developed by Adani Green.
Khajuraho will host Yoga Mahotsav 2026, beginning the countdown to which edition of the International Day of Yoga (IDY)?
Correct Answer: D. 12th IDY
Khajuraho in Madhya Pradesh will host Yoga Mahotsav 2026, beginning the 25-day countdown to the 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2026. It is organised by the Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY) under the Ministry of AYUSH. The International Day of Yoga is observed on June 21 every year, first celebrated in 2015 after the UN declared it in 2014 — based on India's proposal. Khajuraho is famous for its UNESCO World Heritage temples.
India and Canada aim to finalise a Free Trade Agreement (CEPA) by the end of 2026. What is the current value of bilateral trade?
Correct Answer: A. Around $17 billion
India and Canada reset and strengthened economic ties with an ambitious goal of finalising the Free Trade Agreement (CEPA - Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement) by the end of 2026. Current bilateral trade is valued at around $17 billion, with both nations aiming to expand it to $50 billion by 2030. The reset follows a period of diplomatic tension between the two countries. Canada's capital is Ottawa.
Karnataka Grameena Bank (KGB) won a PFRDA award for its exceptional performance under which scheme?
Correct Answer: C. Atal Pension Yojana (APY)
Karnataka Grameena Bank (KGB) was awarded by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) for its outstanding performance under the Atal Pension Yojana (APY). The bank exceeded its enrolment target by a wide margin and emerged as the top-performing bank in Karnataka. APY is a government-backed pension scheme launched in 2015 for workers in the unorganised sector, guaranteeing a fixed pension after age 60.
Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched his book on his political journey with PM Modi. What is the book titled?
Correct Answer: B. Apnapan: Narendra Modi Sang Mere Anubhav
Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched his book 'Apnapan: Narendra Modi Sang Mere Anubhav' in New Delhi. The launch event brought together political leaders including former Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu and former PM H.D. Deve Gowda. The book showcases his decades-long association and personal experiences with PM Narendra Modi. Chouhan served as Madhya Pradesh CM for nearly 17 years.
An Indian astrophysicist led the discovery of a massive ancient structure in the early universe. What was this 'city of galaxies' named?
Correct Answer: D. Loktak Protocluster
An Indian astrophysicist led the discovery of a massive ancient structure in the early universe, named the 'Loktak Protocluster' — described as a 'city of galaxies' under construction. The discovery offers a rare glimpse into how galaxies formed billions of years ago. A protocluster is the ancestor of a modern galaxy cluster. The name has a cultural connection to Loktak Lake in Manipur — India's largest freshwater lake in the Northeast, known for its floating phumdis.
The Third India-Nordic Summit 2026, held in Oslo, agreed to transform the relationship into what kind of strategic partnership?
Correct Answer: A. Green Technology and Innovation Strategic Partnership
India recently concluded the Third India-Nordic Summit, held in Oslo on May 19, 2026. India and the five Nordic nations agreed to transform their relationship into a Green Technology and Innovation Strategic Partnership. It signals stronger cooperation in clean energy, climate action, Arctic research, digital innovation, trade, and defence. The Nordic countries are Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, and Iceland. The first India-Nordic Summit was held in 2018.
PM Modi showcased India's cultural diplomacy by gifting world leaders indigenous items. Which famous silk from Assam was among the gifts?
Correct Answer: C. Muga Silk
PM Narendra Modi strengthened cultural diplomacy by gifting world leaders specially curated items rooted in tribal traditions and indigenous craftsmanship. The gifts included Gond tribal art and Assam's Muga Silk, among others — representing India's diverse cultural identity. Muga Silk is a golden-coloured silk produced only in Assam and has a Geographical Indication (GI) tag. Gond art is a tribal art form from central India, especially Madhya Pradesh.
India and Canada aim to expand bilateral trade to what value by 2030?
Correct Answer: B. $50 billion
India and Canada aim to expand bilateral trade to $50 billion by 2030 — up from the current value of around $17 billion. Both nations are pushing to finalise the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) by the end of 2026. The economic reset marks a thaw in relations between the two countries. India and Canada have strong people-to-people ties, with a large Indian diaspora in Canada.
Adani Green's battery storage project at Khavda is described as the world's largest single-location battery storage deployment outside which country?
Correct Answer: D. China
Adani Green Energy's 3.37 GWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at Khavda, Gujarat is described as the world's largest single-location battery storage deployment outside China. China leads the world in battery storage capacity. Battery Energy Storage Systems store excess renewable energy (solar/wind) and release it when needed — crucial for grid stability as India expands renewable energy. The Khavda renewable park is being developed as the world's largest.