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Exercise : National - Latest Current Affairs
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1.
How many new international ports has India added for entry by e-Visa holders?
13
11
9
15
Answer: Option
Explanation:
India has added 11 new international ports that allow foreign citizens with valid Indian e-Visas to enter the country. The new additions comprise 9 land ports and 2 airports, taking the total number of designated international ports for e-Visa entry to 88. These include 37 airports, 38 seaports and 13 land ports. The move is aimed at making international travel to India more convenient, supporting tourism, improving regional connectivity and expanding visa infrastructure. The newly added airports are Bhopal and Tirupati, while the nine land ports include Agartala, Darranga, Gede, Ghojadanga, Haridaspur, Jaigaon, Dawki, Moreh and Attari (Road).

2.
Which operation was launched by India to track and bring back fugitives hiding abroad using advanced technology and international law enforcement cooperation?
Operation Garuda
Operation Sankalp
Operation Trishul
Operation Prahar
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Operation Trishul was launched by India to track and bring back fugitives hiding abroad through advanced technology and international law enforcement cooperation. Between 2019 and August 5, 2026, India successfully returned 274 fugitives from 36 countries under this effort. The operation uses satellite imagery, surveillance, and digital footprint analysis to identify the geo-location of fugitives. Its implementation involves major agencies including the Intelligence Bureau (IB), Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW), and INTERPOL. A three-year roadmap has also been established to bring back identified narco-terrorist fugitives by 2029.

3.
What is the theme of the 10th India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2026?
Digital Future for All
Scale without boundaries
Connecting the Next Billion
Empowering Digital India
Answer: Option
Explanation:
"Scale without boundaries" is the official theme of the 10th India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2026, unveiled by Union Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia on July 31, 2026. The event will be held from October 7 to 10, 2026, at Yashobhoomi in New Delhi and is organised by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) along with the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI). The congress is built around four strategic pillars—Srishti, Suraksha, Sashakt, and Samvardhan—and will showcase advancements in 5G, 6G, Artificial Intelligence, Quantum technologies, satellite communications, and startup innovation through the ASPIRE initiative.

4.
What is the minimum percentage of daily content that private FM radio channels must broadcast in the local language under the new government mandate?
20%
15%
25%
30%
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting mandated that all operational private FM radio channels in India must broadcast at least 20% of their daily content in the local language of the city they serve. The initiative aims to promote regional languages, preserve local culture, traditions, and folk music, and strengthen community engagement. Announced on July 24, 2026, the policy applies to 386 operational private FM channels. It is part of the Phase-III FM expansion policy, which also encourages broadcasting in aspirational districts and Left Wing Extremism (LWE)-affected areas while supporting faster infrastructure rollout through the use of Prasar Bharati towers.

5.
Which country partnered with Arunachal Pradesh to establish India's first river kinetic energy demonstration plant?
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Finland
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Norway partnered with the Government of Arunachal Pradesh to establish India's first 500-kW River Kinetic Energy Demonstration Project under the India–Norway Green Partnership. The Memorandum of Understanding was signed on July 14, 2026, between the Centre for Earth Sciences & Himalayan Studies (CES&HS) and Norway's Tidal Sail AS. The project is supported by India's Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) and Innovation Norway. It aims to harness the kinetic energy of Himalayan rivers to generate clean electricity, strengthen renewable energy research, and promote sustainable infrastructure through international collaboration.