Rapid revision
Test one fact at a time:open a card, recall the direct answer, then practise it in MCQ format.
On August 20, 2026, former ISRO Chairman S. Somanath was appointed to the Central Board of the Reserve Bank of India.
What is the specific nature and tenure of his appointment?
What is the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA)?
Direct Answer
The Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) is India's fifth-generation stealth fighter jet program, requiring a highly advanced, indigenous high-thrust combat engine to achieve full operational capability by 2035
What is the Chennai Climate-Resilient Water Security and Sewerage Project?
Direct Answer
The Chennai Climate-Resilient Water Security and Sewerage Project is a large-scale urban infrastructure upgrade aimed at fortifying Chennai's water distribution networks against extreme climate events
What is Polylactic Acid (PLA)?
Direct Answer
Polylactic Acid (PLA) is a biodegradable, fully compostable biopolymer synthesized from renewable biomass resources, marking a fundamental shift away from petrochemical-based single-use plastics
Renowned personality Sowcar Janaki, who passed away in August 2026 at the age of 94, was prominently associated with which field?
What is Terrier Cyber Quest (TCQ 3.0)?
Direct Answer
Terrier Cyber Quest (TCQ 3.0) is a premier national-level hackathon organized by the Territorial Army to harvest indigenous, innovative cybersecurity solutions for defense and national security challenges
Which statutory body launched the "Yashoda AI" initiative in Jalandhar, Punjab, in August 2026 to promote digital empowerment and AI literacy among women?
What is the difference between Global Body and Industry Chamber?
Direct Answer
Global Body:UNHCR (Technical & operational humanitarian experience)
Industry Chamber:SICCI (Corporate networking and employment pathways)
Academic Partner:Ethiraj College for Women (Education, research, and community engagement)
What is a Loan Against Silver?
Direct Answer
A "Loan Against Silver" is a secured credit product where borrowers pledge physical silver items (jewelry, utensils, coins) as collateral to receive formal, regulated financing, traditionally a domain dominated by unorganized local moneylenders