Q1. Apple CEO Tim Cook announced his resignation effective September 2026. Who has been named as his successor?

A. Jony Ive
B. Craig Federighi
C. John Ternus ✅
D. Greg Joswiak

✅ Correct Answer: C. John Ternus

📝 Explanation: In a major leadership change in the global tech industry, Apple announced that its long-serving CEO Tim Cook will step down on 1 September 2026, ending a nearly 15-year tenure during which Apple became one of the world’s most valuable companies. Longtime Apple executive John Ternus has been named as his successor. Cook will transition to the role of Executive Chairman, remaining involved in Apple’s long-term strategy.

🏢 About Apple Inc.:
Founded: 1976 | Headquarters: Cupertino, California, USA
Incoming CEO: John Ternus (effective 1 September 2026)

Q2. How many MoUs (Memorandums of Understanding) did India and South Korea sign during South Korean President Lee Jae Myung’s visit to India in April 2026?

A. 8
B. 12
C. 16 ✅
D. 20

✅ Correct Answer: C. 16

📝 Explanation: During South Korean President Lee Jae Myung‘s visit to India on 20 April 2026, India and South Korea signed 16 MoUs covering key sectors including Semiconductors, Green Energy, E-Mobility, Advanced Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, and Digital Trade. Both nations set a bilateral trade target of $54 Billion by 2030, requiring approximately 18% annual growth. Discussions also took place regarding a Korea-specific industrial township in India.

🇰🇷 About South Korea:
Capital: Seoul | President: Lee Jae Myung
India–South Korea Special Strategic Partnership: Since 2015

Q3. Moody’s Ratings revised India’s GDP growth forecast for FY27 (2026–27) downward to which figure?

A. 5.5%
B. 6.0% ✅
C. 6.5%
D. 7.0%

✅ Correct Answer: B. 6.0%

📝 Explanation: Global rating agency Moody’s Ratings slashed India’s FY27 GDP growth forecast from 6.8% to 6.0%, citing the ongoing West Asia conflict. The war has disrupted LPG shipments, raising household fuel costs and food inflation due to India’s dependence on imported fertilisers. India imports around 55% of its crude oil and over 90% of its LPG from the region. Moody’s also projected FY27 inflation at 4.8%, up from 2.4% in FY26.

🏦 About Moody’s Ratings:
Founded: 1909 | Headquarters: New York, USA
Type: Global Credit Rating Agency

Q4. The first anniversary of which terrorist attack was observed on 22 April 2026, which later triggered India’s Operation Sindoor?

A. Pulwama Attack
B. Uri Attack
C. Pahalgam Attack ✅
D. Pathankot Attack

✅ Correct Answer: C. Pahalgam Attack

📝 Explanation: On 22 April 2025, a terrorist attack in the Baisaran Valley of Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir, claimed the lives of 26 innocent tourists, making it one of the deadliest attacks in the region in years. The first anniversary was observed on 22 April 2026. In retaliation, India launched Operation Sindoor on the night of 6–7 May 2025, conducting precision strikes on 9 terror camps across Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK), eliminating over 100 terrorists linked to Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba, and Hizbul Mujahideen. A black marble memorial has been erected at the site.

🏔️ About J&K (UT):
Established as UT: 31 October 2019
Lt. Governor: Manoj Sinha | Summer Capital: Srinagar | Winter Capital: Jammu

Q5. Russia has recently approved the export of which advanced long-range air-to-air missile to India for integration with Su-30MKI jets?

A. S-400
B. Kalibr
C. R-37M ✅
D. Iskander

✅ Correct Answer: C. R-37M

📝 Explanation: Russia has approved the export of the advanced R-37M air-to-air missile to India in a deal worth approximately $1.2 Billion. The R-37M (also known as RVV-BD or “Axehead”) has an engagement range of 300–400 km and a terminal velocity approaching Mach 6 (~7,400 km/h). It is specifically designed to destroy high-value airborne targets such as AWACS aircraft, tankers, and electronic warfare platforms. The missile will be integrated with India’s Su-30MKI fighter jets, significantly enhancing the Indian Air Force’s beyond-visual-range capabilities.

🇷🇺 About Russia:
Capital: Moscow | President: Vladimir Putin

Q6. Who was awarded the 9th Prof. M.S. Swaminathan Award 2026 in Hyderabad on 19 April 2026?

A. Dr. R.K. Singh
B. Dr. Ch. Srinivasa Rao ✅
C. Dr. Anil Kumar
D. Dr. M. Rajeshwar Rao

✅ Correct Answer: B. Dr. Ch. Srinivasa Rao

📝 Explanation: Dr. Ch. Srinivasa Rao was conferred the prestigious 9th Prof. M.S. Swaminathan Award 2026 at a ceremony held in Hyderabad on 19 April 2026. This award recognises outstanding contributions to agriculture and allied sciences. Prof. M.S. Swaminathan is widely known as the “Father of India’s Green Revolution”, having spearheaded the transformation of Indian agriculture in the 1960s. The award honours his legacy by recognising scientists contributing to food security and sustainable agriculture.

🏙️ About Telangana:
Founded: 2 June 2014 | Capital: Hyderabad
Chief Minister: A. Revanth Reddy

Q7. Former Union Minister Dinesh Trivedi has been appointed as India’s High Commissioner to which country?

A. Sri Lanka
B. Nepal
C. Bangladesh ✅
D. Myanmar

✅ Correct Answer: C. Bangladesh

📝 Explanation: Former Union Minister and ex-Rajya Sabha MP Dinesh Trivedi has been appointed as India’s new High Commissioner to Bangladesh. He served as a Rajya Sabha member from BJP between 1994 and 2000 and made contributions to key parliamentary committees including Commerce, External Affairs, and Railways. His appointment is seen as a significant diplomatic step toward strengthening India–Bangladesh bilateral relations during a period of political transition in Bangladesh.

🇧🇩 About Bangladesh:
Capital: Dhaka | Chief Adviser: Muhammad Yunus

Q8. Who was selected as the 2026 Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum (WEF)?

A. Priya Nair
B. Arthur Law ✅
C. Leila Nasser
D. Aakash Gupta

✅ Correct Answer: B. Arthur Law

📝 Explanation: Arthur Law, Co-founder and Managing Principal of Storefriendly Asia, was selected as a 2026 Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum (WEF). This recognition honours emerging leaders who are making a positive impact on global challenges across sectors including business, politics, civil society, and arts. The Young Global Leaders programme is one of WEF’s flagship initiatives to identify and support the next generation of change-makers worldwide.

🏛️ About World Economic Forum (WEF):
Founded: 1971 | Headquarters: Cologny, Geneva, Switzerland
Founder & Executive Chairman: Klaus Schwab

Q9. According to Moody’s latest forecast, what is India’s projected inflation rate for FY27 due to the West Asia conflict?

A. 2.4%
B. 3.5%
C. 4.8% ✅
D. 6.0%

✅ Correct Answer: C. 4.8%

📝 Explanation: Moody’s Ratings projected that India’s inflation could rise to 4.8% in FY27, sharply up from just 2.4% in FY26. The primary drivers include disruption of LPG supplies from West Asia, surging fuel and transport costs, and higher food inflation stemming from India’s reliance on imported fertilisers. In response to these inflation risks, Moody’s noted that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) may hold or even raise policy interest rates during FY27, depending on the duration and intensity of geopolitical tensions.

🏦 About RBI (Reserve Bank of India):
Established: 1 April 1935 | Headquarters: Mumbai
Current Governor: Sanjay Malhotra

Q10. What bilateral trade target (in USD) did India and South Korea set to achieve by 2030 during the April 2026 summit?

A. $30 Billion
B. $40 Billion
C. $54 Billion ✅
D. $70 Billion

✅ Correct Answer: C. $54 Billion

📝 Explanation: During the India–South Korea summit on 20 April 2026, alongside the signing of 16 MoUs, both nations agreed to nearly double bilateral trade to $54 Billion by 2030, requiring an annual growth rate of approximately 18%. Priority sectors identified for cooperation include Semiconductors, Electric Batteries, Clean Energy, Shipbuilding, Digital Trade, and Advanced Manufacturing. Both countries also agreed to deepen cooperation under the existing Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) signed in 2010, and discussed establishing a Korea-specific industrial township in India for plug-and-play infrastructure.

🤝 India–South Korea Relations:
Special Strategic Partnership: Since 2015 | India–Korea CEPA: In force since 2010
South Korean President: Lee Jae Myung | Capital: Seoul

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