This analysis presents detailed solutions and explanations for the General Knowledge and Current Affairs section of the Research Assistant (PHE) Examination conducted by MPSC on 29 July 2026. It also highlights the topic-wise distribution of questions and key trends to help aspirants focus on important areas for future MPSC examinations. Download: Research Assistant under PHE Department July 2026
Overall Topic Distribution
| Topic | No. of Questions (Approx.) | Weightage |
|---|---|---|
| Current Affairs (National & International) | 9 | 36% |
| Science & Technology | 5 | 20% |
| Economy & Banking | 3 | 12% |
| Environment & Climate Change | 2 | 8% |
| Geography | 2 | 8% |
| Polity | 1 | 4% |
| Culture & Tourism | 2 | 8% |
| Sports | 1 | 4% |
Observation: Nearly one-third of the section was devoted to current affairs, indicating that MPSC continues to emphasize recent developments alongside static knowledge.
Solved Questions
- Who invented mobile phone?
(A) Graham Bell
(B) Martin Cooper
(C) Edison
(D) Larry Page
Answer: (B) Martin Cooper
Explanation: Martin Cooper of Motorola is widely regarded as the inventor of the first handheld mobile phone (1973). - The International Human Rights Day is observed on:
(A) 10th December
(B) 24th October
(C) 25th November
(D) None of the above
Answer: (A) 10th December
Explanation: Human Rights Day is observed every year on 10 December to mark the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948. - According to a recent WHO report, 188.3 million people in India suffer from which health condition, while only 37% get diagnosed for it?
(A) Diabetes
(B) Hypertension
(C) Arthritis
(D) Asthma
Answer: (B) Hypertension
Explanation: WHO reported that about 188.3 million Indians have hypertension, but only around 37% are diagnosed. - The ‘Hiroshima AI Process’, which was seen in the news, is associated with which bloc?
(A) SAARC
(B) G-20
(C) G-7
(D) ASEAN
Answer: (C) G-7
Explanation: The Hiroshima AI Process was launched by the G7 to promote responsible AI governance. - Which Indian actor has been recognized as the National Icon for voter awareness for the Election Commission of India (ECI)?
(A) Ranveer Singh
(B) Rajkummar Rao
(C) Vidya Balan
(D) Rajinikanth
Answer: (B) Rajkummar Rao
Explanation: The Election Commission of India appointed Rajkummar Rao as its National Icon for voter awareness. - ‘Meendum Manjappai’ is a scheme launched by which Indian State, to curb plastic usage?
(A) Kerala
(B) Odisha
(C) Andhra Pradesh
(D) Tamil Nadu
Answer: (D) Tamil Nadu
Explanation: Meendum Manjappai (“Bring Back the Yellow Bag”) is a Tamil Nadu campaign to reduce plastic bag usage. - The Mayurakshi River flows through which Indian State?
(A) Jharkhand
(B) Assam
(C) Karnataka
(D) Madhya Pradesh
Answer: (A) Jharkhand
Explanation: The Mayurakshi River originates in Jharkhand and flows into West Bengal. - Which country is the host of the ‘AI Safety Summit 2023’?
(A) USA
(B) UK
(C) Australia
(D) India
Answer: (B) UK
Explanation: The AI Safety Summit 2023 was hosted by the United Kingdom at Bletchley Park. - What is the expansion of ‘SET’ planes, which were recently permitted by DGCA?
(A) Single Engine Turbine (SET) planes
(B) Speed Enhanced Turbine (SET) planes
(C) Steel Engineered Turbine (SET) planes
(D) Steel Engine Turbine (SET) planes
Answer: (A) Single Engine Turbine (SET) planes
Explanation: DGCA permitted Single Engine Turbine aircraft for certain commercial operations. - Which Indian city has been added to the ‘UNESCO Creative Cities Network’, in ‘Literature’ category?
(A) Madurai
(B) Kozhikode
(C) Mysuru
(D) Kurnool
Answer: (B) Kozhikode
Explanation: Kozhikode (Kerala) was added to UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network in the Literature category in 2023. - Srihari Nataraj, who is seen in the news, is associated with which sports?
(A) Cricket
(B) Swimming
(C) Chess
(D) Tennis
Answer: (B) Swimming
Explanation: Srihari Nataraj is an Indian swimmer specializing in backstroke events. - Which Indian State bagged the Global Responsible Tourism Award 2023?
(A) Assam
(B) Goa
(C) Uttarakhand
(D) Kerala
Answer: (D) Kerala
Explanation: Kerala won the Global Responsible Tourism Award 2023 for its sustainable tourism initiatives. - Recently, scientists had engineered E. coli bacteria to generate electricity from which material?
(A) Wastewater
(B) Sandpaper
(C) Air
(D) Seawater
Answer: (C) Air
Explanation: Scientists engineered E. coli to generate electricity from air (moisture). - Lampreys, which are seen in the news, belong to which species?
(A) Fish
(B) Gecko
(C) Spider
(D) Bee
Answer: (A) Fish
Explanation: Lampreys are ancient jawless fish. - A 40-member taskforce with various Indian companies and startups was formed to challenge which company on billing?
(A) Paytm
(B) Google
(C) Amazon
(D) Apple
Answer: (B) Google
Explanation: A 40-member Indian taskforce was formed to challenge Google’s app store billing policy. - The 2023 Nobel Prize in Physics was given to three scientists for research in which field?
(A) Electrons in flashes of light
(B) Photons in flashes of light
(C) Neutrons in flashes of light
(D) Phytons in flashes of light
Answer: (A) Electrons in flashes of light
Explanation: The 2023 Nobel Prize in Physics recognized work enabling the study of electrons using attosecond flashes of light. - Which institution conducts the Open Market Operations (OMOs) sales of government securities in India?
(A) SEBI
(B) NITI Aayog
(C) Ministry of Finance
(D) RBI
Answer: (D) RBI
Explanation: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) conducts Open Market Operations (OMOs). - Which country’s Golf Association Museum considered Shillong Golf Course as the ‘Gleneagles of the East’?
(A) UK
(B) USA
(C) France
(D) South Korea
Answer: (A) UK
Explanation: The British Golf Museum (UK) referred to Shillong Golf Course as the “Gleneagles of the East.” - Name the world’s longest sandstone cave.
(A) Krem Puri, Mawsynram
(B) Krem Wah Ryngo–Khongrang
(C) Krem Tyngheng Diengjem
(D) Krem Liat Prah, Jaintia Hills
Answer: (D) Krem Liat Prah, Jaintia Hills
Explanation: Krem Liat Prah in Meghalaya is the world’s longest sandstone cave. - Which of the following is not a classical dance of India?
(A) Kathak
(B) Sattriya
(C) Manipuri
(D) Bhangra
Answer: (D) Bhangra
Explanation: Bhangra is a Punjabi folk dance, not one of India’s classical dance forms. - What was the forecast of India’s economic growth for FY 23, as per the Asian Development Bank?
(A) 6.2 percent
(B) 7 percent
(C) 8 percent
(D) 9.2 percent
Answer: (A) 6.2 percent
Explanation: The Asian Development Bank forecast India’s FY2023 growth at 6.2%. - Which month of the year 2023 recorded the hottest week ever on the Earth?
(A) January
(B) May
(C) June
(D) July
Answer: (D) July
Explanation: July 2023 recorded the hottest week ever observed globally. - As of January 2023, which category of the direct tax mopped up the highest collection?
(A) Income tax
(B) Corporate tax
(C) GST
(D) Capital gains tax
Answer: (B) Corporate tax
Explanation: As of January 2023, corporate tax accounted for the highest direct tax collection. - Which country has been the most supportive of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine?
(A) Belarus
(B) Syria
(C) Iran
(D) Cuba
Answer: (A) Belarus
Explanation: Belarus has been Russia’s closest ally and strongest supporter in the Ukraine invasion. - Which Article enables citizens to approach the Supreme Court if they believe that their Fundamental Rights have been denied?
(A) Article 14
(B) Article 23
(C) Article 32
(D) Article 27
Answer: (C) Article 32
Explanation: Article 32 allows citizens to approach the Supreme Court directly for enforcement of Fundamental Rights and is known as the “Heart and Soul of the Constitution.”