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401. Who became Chief Minister of Puducherry after the 2026 elections?
A. N. Rangaswamy (AINRC)
B. V. Narayanasamy
C. T. Thiagarajan
D. A. Namassivayam
Explanation: N. Rangaswamy of AINRC was sworn in as Chief Minister of Puducherry for the fifth time after the NDA won the 2026 Puducherry elections.
402. India's 'Mission LiFE' (Lifestyle for Environment) was launched by PM Modi at?
A. COP27 (Egypt, 2022)
B. G20 India 2023
C. COP26 Glasgow
D. UN General Assembly 2023
Explanation: PM Modi launched Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment) at the COP27 climate conference in Egypt in November 2022, promoting sustainable lifestyle choices.
403. India's Manipur conflict — President's Rule before 2026: under which Article is President's Rule imposed?
A. Article 356
B. Article 352
C. Article 360
D. Article 370
Explanation: President's Rule (imposition of Central rule) in a state is done under Article 356 of the Indian Constitution when constitutional governance fails.
404. India's IT hub Bengaluru is also called?
A. Silicon Valley of India
B. City of Nawabs
C. Pink City
D. City of Pearls
Explanation: Bengaluru (Bangalore) is called India's Silicon Valley due to its large concentration of technology companies, IT parks, and startups.
405. India's NITI Aayog CEO in 2025-26 is?
A. BVR Subrahmanyam
B. Amitabh Kant
C. Suman Bery
D. Parameswaran Iyer
Explanation: BVR Subrahmanyam became CEO of NITI Aayog in 2023, succeeding Parameswaran Iyer.