Q90. The 22nd ASEAN–India summit designated 2026 as the year of what cooperation?
[AFCAT, 31 Jan 2026 Shift 1]
(A) Economic collaboration
(B) Digital connectivity
(C) Cultural engagement
(D) Maritime cooperation
Answer: (D) Maritime cooperation
Explanation: At the 22nd ASEAN–India Summit, leaders designated 2026 the ASEAN–India Year of Maritime Cooperation. Maritime connectivity, security and economic links matter to India’s relationship with Southeast Asia and complement India’s wider Act East engagement.
Q89. How is India’s position within SAARC most accurately described?
[NCL Assistant Foreman, 26 Apr 2026 Shift 1]
(A) Founding member engaged in regional policy and cooperation
(B) Only a cultural-programme participant
(C) Observer without voting rights
(D) Participant solely in economic committees
Answer: (A) Founding member engaged in regional policy and cooperation
Explanation: India is one of SAARC’s seven founding members and takes part in its regional cooperation and decision-making processes. SAARC covers social, cultural, technical and economic issues. Afghanistan subsequently became its eighth member in 2007.
Q88. Which three countries jointly hosted the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
[RRB Group D, 10 Aug 2026 Shift 1]
(A) Germany, France and Netherlands
(B) Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay
(C) Japan, South Korea and Australia
(D) Canada, Mexico and United States
Answer: (D) Canada, Mexico and United States
Explanation: The 2026 FIFA World Cup was co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States. It was the first men’s edition scheduled across three host countries and featured an expanded 48-team competition. FIFA is international football’s world governing body.
Q87. Which Indian institution is chiefly associated with promoting and regulating agricultural and rural-development credit?
[RRB NTPC Undergraduate, 20 Jun 2026 Shift 2]
(A) Finance Ministry
(B) Reserve Bank of India
(C) State Bank of India
(D) NABARD
Answer: (D) NABARD
Explanation: NABARD is India’s apex development finance institution focusing on agriculture and rural sectors. It provides refinance, development support, supervision and infrastructure-related assistance. The RBI is India’s central bank, whereas NABARD has a specialised rural-development mandate.
Q86. What was the title of UNICEF’s major 2025 report on children’s food environments?
[RRB Group D, 8 Jan 2026 Shift 3]
(A) Nourish the Next
(B) Feeding Profit: How Food Environments Are Failing Children
(C) Feeding Futures
(D) Growing Well
Answer: (B) Feeding Profit: How Food Environments Are Failing Children
Explanation: UNICEF published Feeding Profit: How Food Environments Are Failing Children to examine commercial pressures and unhealthy food environments affecting children. The report links nutrition outcomes to policy, marketing and food systems, reflecting UNICEF’s broader child-rights and health mission.
Q85. How much did FIFA announce as the winning prize for its inaugural Women’s Champions Cup?
[RRB Group D, 17 Aug 2026 Shift 3]
(A) $1.5 million
(B) $3.0 million
(C) $2.3 million
(D) $4.0 million
Answer: (C) $2.3 million
Explanation: FIFA announced a 2.3-million-dollar champion’s prize for the inaugural Women’s Champions Cup. The event was intended to strengthen international women’s club football. Prize figures concern a particular tournament announcement and should not be confused with World Cup prize money.
Q84. Which of these states is not a member of SAARC?
[SSC Selection Post Higher Secondary, 25 Jul 2025 Shift 2]
(A) Afghanistan
(B) Bhutan
(C) China
(D) Nepal
Answer: (C) China
Explanation: China is not one of SAARC’s eight full members; it has been associated with the organization as an observer. SAARC membership includes Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
Q83. Which of Pakistan and Nepal belonged to SAARC as of July 2025?
[SSC CHSL Tier I, 26 Nov 2025 Shift 3]
(A) Pakistan only
(B) Nepal only
(C) Both countries
(D) Neither country
Answer: (C) Both countries
Explanation: Both Pakistan and Nepal belong to the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation. Founded in 1985, SAARC includes eight South Asian states. Their membership does not mean that bilateral political disagreements have disappeared or that summit meetings necessarily occur regularly.
Q82. Which country was outside ASEAN membership as of July 2025?
[SSC CHSL Tier I, 15 Nov 2025 Shift 1]
(A) Indonesia
(B) Malaysia
(C) Pakistan
(D) Philippines
Answer: (C) Pakistan
Explanation: Pakistan lies in South Asia and was not a member of ASEAN as of the specified date. Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines were among ASEAN’s five founding countries under the 1967 Bangkok Declaration. Membership must be evaluated for the date given in the question.
Q81. Which UNESCO-listed temple complex is especially noted for its sculptural depictions of human relationships?
[SSC Selection Post Matriculation, 1 Aug 2025 Shift 1]
(A) Brihadeshwara Temple
(B) Konark Sun Temple
(C) Khajuraho Temples
(D) Meenakshi Temple
Answer: (C) Khajuraho Temples
Explanation: The Khajuraho Group of Monuments in Madhya Pradesh is a UNESCO World Heritage property known for Nagara-style temple architecture and intricate sculptures. It was built chiefly under the Chandelas. The inscription recognises historical and artistic significance, not only particular sculptural subjects.
