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29 MAY 2026

Current Affairs · 5 Questions
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Question 1

Consider the following statements regarding Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS):

  1. BESS stores excess electrical energy for later use.
  2. Flow batteries store energy in solid metal electrodes.
  3. India launched a Viability Gap Funding (VGF) scheme for development of BESS projects.
  4. Lithium-ion batteries are an example of traditional solid rechargeable batteries.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

  • A 1 and 2 only
  • B 2 and 3 only
  • C 1, 3 and 4 only
  • D 1, 2, 3 and 4
✓ Correct Answer: Option C
Question 2

Consider the following statements regarding the SARTHAK-PDS Scheme:

  1. SARTHAK-PDS is implemented by the Ministry of Rural Development.
  2. The scheme integrates SMART-PDS with support for intra-state movement of foodgrains and FPS dealer margins.
  3. Blockchain technology is proposed to track grain allocation and distribution securely.
  4. The scheme aims to strengthen implementation of the National Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

  • A 1 and 2 only
  • B 2, 3 and 4 only
  • C 1, 3 and 4 only
  • D 1, 2, 3 and 4
✓ Correct Answer: Option B
Question 3

Consider the following statements regarding Gynacantha khasiaca:

  1. It is commonly known as the Long-tailed Duskhawker.
  2. The species was rediscovered in Namdapha National Park and Tiger Reserve.
  3. Dragonflies are considered bioindicators of freshwater ecosystem health.
  4. Dragonflies have poor vision but strong flying ability.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

  • A 1 and 2 only
  • B 1, 2 and 3 only
  • C 2, 3 and 4 only
  • D 1, 2, 3 and 4
✓ Correct Answer: Option B
Question 4

Consider the following statements regarding Pandit Iyothee Thass:

  1. He was a pioneer of the Dalit Buddhist movement in South India.
  2. He founded the Sakya Buddhist Society in Madras in 1898.
  3. He demanded that oppressed communities be identified as “Original Tamils” instead of Hindus in the 1881 Census.
  4. He launched the journal Kesari to promote anti-caste discourse.
  • A 1 and 2 only
  • B 2, 3 and 4 only
  • C 1, 2 and 3 only
  • D 1, 2, 3 and 4
✓ Correct Answer: Option C
Question 5

Consider the following statements regarding the e-Swathu–Svamitva integration initiative:

  1. e-Swathu is Karnataka’s digital rural property management platform.
  2. Svamitva Yojana uses drone-based mapping for rural property records.
  3. The initiative aims to create a unified digital database of rural properties.
  4. The pilot study found that all surveyed properties already had proper PID linkage.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

  • A 1 and 2 only
  • B 1, 2 and 3 only
  • C 2, 3 and 4 only
  • D 1, 2, 3 and 4
✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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