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466. Budget 2026 described as India's most technology-focused fiscal roadmap focused on?
A. AI, semiconductor manufacturing, and electronics
B. Agriculture and rural development
C. Defence and military spending
D. Healthcare and pharma
Explanation: Union Budget 2026 emerged as India's most technology-focused fiscal roadmap, with measures targeting AI adoption, semiconductor manufacturing, and electronics localization.
467. The Department of Biotechnology was allocated how much in Budget 2026-27?
A. Rs 3,446 crore
B. Rs 10,000 crore
C. Rs 1,500 crore
D. Rs 5,000 crore
Explanation: The Department of Biotechnology received an outlay of Rs 3,446 crore for 2026-27 in the Union Budget.
468. The 2026 Iran war broke out on which date?
A. February 28, 2026
B. January 15, 2026
C. March 10, 2026
D. April 5, 2026
Explanation: The 2026 Iran conflict broke out on February 28, 2026, following coordinated airstrikes by the United States and Israel.
469. The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 was the ___ edition of the tournament.
A. 10th
B. 8th
C. 9th
D. 11th
Explanation: The 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup was the 10th edition of the tournament.
470. Who was assassinated at the start of the 2026 Iran conflict?
A. Ali Khamenei (Supreme Leader)
B. Masoud Pezeshkian (President)
C. Hassan Nasrallah
D. Ismail Haniyeh
Explanation: Ali Khamenei, Supreme Leader of Iran, was assassinated at the onset of the 2026 Iran conflict triggered by US-Israel airstrikes.