16 MARCH 2026

16 MARCH 2026

Q1. Consider the following statements regarding the Dumpsite Remediation Accelerator Programme:

  1. It is a year-long programme aimed at fast-tracking the clearance of legacy waste dumpsites.
  2. It is implemented by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.
  3. It is part of the Swachh Bharat Mission Urban 2.0.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 only

B. 1 and 2 only

C. 2 and 3 only

D. 1, 2 and 3

Q2. The programme is being implemented through a partnership involving which of the following?

  1. Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change
  2. Rajasthan Forest Department
  3. Wildlife Institute of India

Select the correct answer:

A. 1 and 2 only

B. 2 and 3 only

C. 1 and 3 only

D. 1, 2 and 3

Q3. The joint military exercise LAMITIYE-2026 is conducted between India and which country?

A. Mauritius

B. Maldives

C. Seychelles

D. Sri Lanka

Q4. Which of the following is/are implementing agencies under PM-DevINE?

  1. North Eastern Council
  2. Central Ministries and agencies
  3. State Governments of the North Eastern Region

Select the correct answer:

A. 1 only

B. 1 and 2 only

C. 2 and 3 only

D. 1, 2 and 3

Q5. Assertion (A): Artificial Intelligence is increasingly being integrated into modern military decision-making and targeting processes.

Reason (R): AI systems can process vast amounts of real-time data faster than human operators, improving reconnaissance and strike coordination.

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