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29 Sep, 2026
Rohit Sharma receives prestigious Padma Shri Award from President Droupadi Murmu - ddnews.gov.in
Rohit Sharma receives prestigious Padma Shri Award from President Droupadi Murmu ddnews.gov.in
Expected NDA/CDS/AFCAT MCQ:
AI Exam Standard
Which prominent Indian cricketer was recently awarded the prestigious Padma Shri Award by President Droupadi Murmu?
(A) Virat Kohli
(B) Rohit Sharma
(C) Jasprit Bumrah
(D) Ravindra Jadeja
Correct Answer: (B) — NDA/CDS/AFCAT Exam Pointer:
Indian cricketer Rohit Sharma was honored with the prestigious Padma Shri Award by President Droupadi Murmu in recognition of his outstanding contributions to sports.
SSB Interview & Lecturette Framework:
Strategic Significance: Institutional Governance: Effective policy execution and civil-military alignment form the bedrock of national sovereignty.
Group Discussion (GD) Angle: GD Topic: The socio-economic impact of good governance and transparent public administration in India.
IO Cross-Question Tip: IO Question: 'How does strong domestic governance directly reinforce external national security?'
ddnews.gov.in
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28 Sep, 2026
IIT Ropar Director Prof. Rajeev Ahuja awarded National Systems Gold Medal, the highest honour of the Systems Society of India - Cityairnews
IIT Ropar Director Prof. Rajeev Ahuja awarded National Systems Gold Medal, the highest honour of the Systems Society of India Cityairnews
Expected NDA/CDS/AFCAT MCQ:
AI Exam Standard
Prof. Rajeev Ahuja, who was recently awarded the National Systems Gold Medal—the highest honour of the Systems Society of India—serves as the Director of which institution?
(A) IIT Delhi
(B) IIT Ropar
(C) IIT Bombay
(D) IIT Madras
Correct Answer: (B) — NDA/CDS/AFCAT Exam Pointer:
Prof. Rajeev Ahuja, Director of IIT Ropar, was awarded the National Systems Gold Medal, which is the highest honour bestowed by the Systems Society of India.
SSB Interview & Lecturette Framework:
Strategic Significance: Sportsmanship & OLQs: Dedication, mental resilience, and fair play in athletics are primary indicators of Officer Like Qualities (OLQs).
Group Discussion (GD) Angle: GD Topic: Transforming Indian sports ecosystem through public-private partnerships.
IO Cross-Question Tip: IO Question: 'What role does physical fitness play in the daily life of an officer in the Armed Forces?'
Cityairnews
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26 Sep, 2026
Kartik Aaryan Thanks President Droupadi Murmu After National Award Win For ‘Chandu Champion’ - news.abplive.com
Kartik Aaryan Thanks President Droupadi Murmu After National Award Win For ‘Chandu Champion’ news.abplive.com
Expected NDA/CDS/AFCAT MCQ:
With reference to the current national development in "Kartik Aaryan Thanks President Droupadi Murmu After Nat...", which category does this update primarily impact?
(A) Local Municipal Tax Rate Assessment
(B) Strategic Policy, Public Governance & National Institutional Development
(C) Commercial Foreign Exchange Speculation
(D) Private Commercial Real Estate Valuation
Correct Answer: (B) — NDA/CDS/AFCAT Exam Pointer:
NDA/CDS/AFCAT General Awareness: Candidates must track key national initiatives, responsible nodal ministries, institutional frameworks, and policy impacts for the General Knowledge paper.
SSB Interview & Lecturette Framework:
Strategic Significance: Institutional Governance: Effective policy execution and civil-military alignment form the bedrock of national sovereignty.
Group Discussion (GD) Angle: GD Topic: The socio-economic impact of good governance and transparent public administration in India.
IO Cross-Question Tip: IO Question: 'How does strong domestic governance directly reinforce external national security?'
news.abplive.com
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25 Sep, 2026
‘Gyanesh Kumar deserves, at the very least, the Padma Bhushan’: Bengal BJP chief - Telegraph India
‘Gyanesh Kumar deserves, at the very least, the Padma Bhushan’: Bengal BJP chief Telegraph India
Expected NDA/CDS/AFCAT MCQ:
With reference to the current national development in "‘Gyanesh Kumar deserves, at the very least, the Padma B...", which category does this update primarily impact?
(A) Local Municipal Tax Rate Assessment
(B) Strategic Policy, Public Governance & National Institutional Development
(C) Commercial Foreign Exchange Speculation
(D) Private Commercial Real Estate Valuation
Correct Answer: (B) — NDA/CDS/AFCAT Exam Pointer:
NDA/CDS/AFCAT General Awareness: Candidates must track key national initiatives, responsible nodal ministries, institutional frameworks, and policy impacts for the General Knowledge paper.
SSB Interview & Lecturette Framework:
Strategic Significance: Institutional Governance: Effective policy execution and civil-military alignment form the bedrock of national sovereignty.
Group Discussion (GD) Angle: GD Topic: The socio-economic impact of good governance and transparent public administration in India.
IO Cross-Question Tip: IO Question: 'How does strong domestic governance directly reinforce external national security?'
Telegraph India
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14 Aug, 2026
President approves 78 Gallantry awards (13 posthumous) & 89 Mention-in-Despatches on the eve of 80th Independence Day
President approves 78 Gallantry awards (13 posthumous) & 89 Mention-in-Despatches on the eve of 80th Independence Day pib.gov.in
Expected NDA/CDS/AFCAT MCQ:
In the Indian Armed Forces, which is the highest peacetime gallantry award conferred for conspicuous bravery outside the battlefield?
(A) Kirti Chakra
(B) Param Vir Chakra (Highest Wartime Gallantry)
(C) Ashoka Chakra
(D) Shaurya Chakra
Correct Answer: (C) — NDA/CDS/AFCAT Exam Pointer:
Direct NDA/CDS Defence Fact: Peacetime gallantry awards hierarchy: 1. Ashoka Chakra, 2. Kirti Chakra, 3. Shaurya Chakra. Wartime gallantry hierarchy: 1. Param Vir Chakra, 2. Maha Vir Chakra, 3. Vir Chakra.
SSB Interview & Lecturette Framework:
Strategic Significance: Sacrifice & Honour: Gallantry medals embody supreme devotion to duty and operational valour across the three services.
Group Discussion (GD) Angle: GD Topic: The ethos of 'Service Before Self' in the Indian Armed Forces.
IO Cross-Question Tip: IO Question: 'Can you name the first recipient of the Param Vir Chakra?'
pib.gov.in
Original Source
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