Railway Recruitment Examination

General Knowledge Questions & Answers – 13 February 2026

1. Which new sport was included in the Nations Cup 2026 list by the Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF)?
   A. Hockey
   B. Table Tennis
   C. Chess
   D. Carrom
   Answer: C. Chess


2. Recently, a no-confidence motion was presented to remove the Lok Sabha Speaker. By which process can the Speaker be removed?
   A. By order of the President
   B. On the recommendation of the Prime Minister
   C. By a resolution passed by two-thirds of all Lok Sabha members
   D. By a resolution passed by the majority of the then Lok Sabha members
   Answer: D. By a resolution passed by the majority of the then Lok Sabha members


3. Recently, the PM-SURAJ portal exceeded the loan distribution target for 2024-25. Which ministry operates this portal?
   A. Ministry of Rural Development
   B. Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
   C. Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises
   D. Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship
   Answer: B. Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment


4. Recently, India and France discussed the purchase of SCALP missiles, also known as 'Storm Shadow', used successfully by the Indian Air Force during Operation Sindur. What type of missile is SCALP?
   A. Surface-to-air defense missile
   B. Long-range air-launched cruise missile
   C. Submarine-launched ballistic missile
   D. Anti-tank guided missile
   Answer: B. Long-range air-launched cruise missile


5. Recently, the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship provided details in Lok Sabha about the 'Swavalambini Scheme'. Which group is primarily targeted by this scheme?
   A. Young women aspiring to become entrepreneurs
   B. Rural farmers adopting modern agriculture
   C. MSME enterprises seeking export promotion
   D. Skilled workers in the manufacturing sector
   Answer: A. Young women aspiring to become entrepreneurs