21 FEBRUARY 2026

21 FEBRUARY 2026

Q1. With reference to Paridrishya-2026, consider the following statements:

  1. It is organised by the Mysuru Cinema Society.
  2. The theme of the festival is “Global Perspectives – Cinema Beyond Borders.”
  3. It exclusively showcases Indian feature-length commercial films.
  4. It includes documentaries focusing on environment, culture, art and urban life.

Which of the above statements are correct?

A) 1 and 2 only

B) 1, 2 and 4 only

C) 2 and 3 only

D) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q2. With reference to the M.A.N.A.V. Vision presented at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, consider the following statements:

  1. It promotes a human-centric AI framework focusing on ethics, inclusivity, and trust.
  2. It emphasizes national sovereignty through secure data and indigenous AI models.
  3. It proposes complete deregulation of AI to promote unrestricted innovation.
  4. It is supported by initiatives like the IndiaAI Mission and India Semiconductor Mission.

Which of the above statements are correct?

A) 1 and 3 only

B) 2 and 4 only

C) 1, 2 and 4 only

D) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q3. With reference to the ‘Mobile Bidi–Pustaka Hidi (Leave the Phone, Pick Up a Book)’ campaign, consider the following statements:

  1. It aims to promote reading habits among children and reduce mobile addiction.
  2. It is implemented solely by private publishing houses.
  3. Schools are encouraged to create awareness about the dangers of excessive mobile usage.
  4. The campaign involves support from police and mental health professionals.

Which of the above statements are correct?

A) 1 and 2 only

B) 2 and 3 only

C) 1, 3 and 4 only

D) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q4. With reference to the Royal Indian Navy (RIN) Mutiny of 1946, consider the following statements:

  1. The revolt began at HMIS Talwar in Bombay with a hunger strike over poor food quality.
  2. It remained confined only to Bombay and did not spread to other regions.
  3. The mutiny was influenced by the Quit India Movement and the Indian National Army (INA).
  4. The uprising witnessed solidarity across religious lines and support from civilians.

Which of the above statements are correct?

A) 1 and 2 only

B) 1, 3 and 4 only

C) 2 and 3 only

D) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q5. Assertion (A): The Royal Indian Navy (RIN) Mutiny of 1946 significantly weakened British confidence in their ability to continue ruling India.

Reason (R): The mutiny spread across multiple naval establishments and received support from workers, students, and civilians, showing widespread anti-colonial sentiment.

Options:

A) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

B) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

C) A is true, but R is false.

D) A is false, but R is true.