Daily Current Affairs MCQ Quiz – 7 January 2026 (Govt Exams)

Question 1

The Government of India approved Nutrient-Based Subsidy (NBS) rates for which season?

Accepted Answer

Rabi 2025–26 - NBS rates were approved for the Rabi 2025–26 season, effective from Oct 2025 to March 2026.

Question 2

The NBS scheme applies to which category of fertilizers?

Accepted Answer

P & K fertilizers - Nutrient-Based Subsidy applies to Phosphatic and Potassic fertilizers like DAP and NPKS.

Question 3

What is the estimated budget for NBS during Rabi 2025–26?

Accepted Answer

₹37,952.29 crore - The article clearly states the tentative budgetary requirement as ₹37,952.29 crore.

Question 4

The subsidy for Nitrogen under NBS Rabi 2025–26 is ₹___ per kg.

Accepted Answer

Feb 11, 1900 - Nitrogen subsidy rate is ₹43.02/kg as approved by GoI.

Question 5

DAP subsidy was increased mainly to protect farmers from:

Accepted Answer

International price volatility - The hike in DAP subsidy was done to offset global fertilizer price volatility.

Question 6

NSEL inaugurated at CSIR-NPL is Asia’s ______ pollution monitoring facility.

Accepted Answer

First - NSEL is Asia’s first and world’s second pollution monitoring facility.

Question 7

The National Primary Standard Facility for Solar Cell Calibration uses which technology?

Accepted Answer

Laser-based DSR - The lab uses Laser-based Differential Spectral Responsivity (L-DSR) system.

Question 8

India’s solar calibration facility collaboration partner was:

Accepted Answer

PTB Germany - Developed in collaboration with Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (Germany).

Question 9

‘Bhairav’ force was created by which organisation?

Accepted Answer

Indian Army - Bhairav is a modern warfare force created by the Indian Army.

Question 10

What is the primary role of Bhairav battalions?

Accepted Answer

Drone-based offensive operations - Bhairav units are trained for drone-enabled offensive combat roles.

Question 11

How many Bhairav battalions have been raised so far?

Accepted Answer

15 - Around 15 Bhairav battalions have already been raised.

Question 12

Suryastra rocket launcher has a maximum range of:

Accepted Answer

300 km - Suryastra has a strike range of 150–300 km.

Question 13

Suryastra rocket system has CEP accuracy of:

Accepted Answer

<5 m - The launcher has very high precision with CEP below 5 metres.

Question 14

The Suryastra system is mounted on which vehicle?

Accepted Answer

BEML HMV 6×6 - The launcher is mounted on BEML high-mobility 6×6 vehicle.

Question 15

ISO/IEC 42001 certification is related to:

Accepted Answer

AI management systems - ISO/IEC 42001 is the world’s first AI Management Systems standard.

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