1. Why do pulsars appear to switch on and off to observers?

09 Sep 2026 Science & Technology
Their rotating beams periodically sweep across Earth's line of sight

2. In which country is the Murchison Widefield Array located?

09 Sep 2026 Science & Technology
Australia

3. Which international disaster-resilience coalition did Seychelles join?

09 Sep 2026 Environment & Ecology
Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI)

4. What naval asset did India gift Seychelles to strengthen maritime capability?

09 Sep 2026 Defence
A fast attack vessel

5. What is the strategic vision of India's MAHASAGAR initiative?

09 Sep 2026 International Affairs
Maritime security, sustainable growth and regional integration

6. What major structural requirement follows Tata Sons' classification as an Upper Layer NBFC?

09 Sep 2026 Banking & Finance
Public listing within the prescribed period

7. What asset threshold did RBI simplify for identifying an Upper Layer NBFC?

09 Sep 2026 Banking & Finance
₹1 lakh crore

8. Which doctrine allows a state to advocate internationally for nationals harmed by an internationally wrongful act?

09 Sep 2026 International Affairs
Diplomatic protection

9. What is the basis of the 'war-sustaining' theory for targeting commercial vessels?

09 Sep 2026 International Affairs
Their revenue may contribute to a belligerent's war effort

10. Which manual is commonly cited for determining when neutral merchant vessels can lose immunity during conflict?

09 Sep 2026 International Affairs
San Remo Manual

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