SSC Combined Recruitment Exam - General Knowledge (07 April 2026)

1. In January 2026, NHAI created two Guinness World Records by laying which material on the Bengaluru–Kadapa–Vijayawada Economic Corridor?
   A. Portland Cement
   B. Bituminous Concrete
   C. Fly Ash Concrete
   D. Rubberized Asphalt
   
   Answer: B. Bituminous Concrete


2. In January 2026, India became the first country to commercially produce which material for road construction?
   A. Polymer-Modified Asphalt
   B. Bio-bitumen
   C. Fly Ash Cement
   D. Glasphalt
   
   Answer: B. Bio-bitumen


3. According to the First Advance Estimates released on 7 January 2026, India's real GDP growth rate for 2025–26 is estimated at:
   A. 6.5%
   B. 7.0%
   C. 7.4%
   D. 8.2%
   
   Answer: C. 7.4%


4. Indian Railways is the world's largest electrified rail network, surpassing which countries?
   A. USA and UK
   B. China and Russia
   C. Japan and Germany
   D. France and Italy
   
   Answer: B. China and Russia


5. The Integrated Security Hub (ICCC) inaugurated in January 2026 is located at which place?
   A. Port Blair
   B. Diglipur
   C. Car Nicobar
   D. Sri Vijaya Puram, Andaman and Nicobar Islands
   
   Answer: D. Sri Vijaya Puram, Andaman and Nicobar Islands