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4th Week of October 2024: Current Affairs Quiz
1. Where is the Indian Institute of Skills (IIS) located?
A. New Delhi
B. Bangalore
C. Mumbai
D. Hyderabad
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Answer: C) Mumbai
2. Which two entities collaborated to create the Indian Institute of Skills (IIS)?
A. Government of India and private universities
B. Government of India and Tata Trusts
C. Government of India and foreign institutions
D. Government of India and NGOs
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Answer: B) Government of India and Tata Trusts
3. Who has been elected as the Chairperson for the 77th Session of the WHO South-East Asia Region?
A. Dr. Harsh Vardhan
B. JP Nadda
C. Narendra Modi
D. Amit Shah
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Answer: B) JP Nadda
4. Who is leading the special commission established for this study?
A. Justice M. S. Dutta
B. Retired Justice Shameem Akhtar
C. Chief Minister of Telangana
D. A member of the Legislative Assembly
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Answer: B) Retired Justice Shameem Akhtar
5. What is the name of the new lunar mission approved by India’s National Space Commission?
A. Lunar Resource Mission
B. Lunar Polar Exploration Mission (Lupex)
C. Moon Exploration Initiative
D. Lunar Discovery Project
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Answer: B) Lunar Polar Exploration Mission (Lupex)
6. Which two space agencies are partnering for the Lupex mission?
A. NASA and ESA
B. ISRO and JAXA
C. CNSA and ESA
D. ISRO and NASA
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Answer: B) ISRO and JAXA
7. What does AMRIT stand for?
A. Affordable Medicines and Reliable Innovations for Treatment
B. Affordable Medicines and Reliable Implants for Treatment
C. Accessible Medicines and Reliable Information for Treatment
D. Affordable Medical Resources and Innovative Treatments
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Answer: B) Affordable Medicines and Reliable Implants for Treatment
8. What is the purpose of the Hand-in-Hand Initiative launched by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)?
A. To promote international tourism
B. To foster partnerships and targeted investments to address food security, reduce poverty, and promote inclusive economic growth
C. To regulate agricultural prices globally
D. To provide loans to farmers
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Answer: B) To foster partnerships and targeted investments to address food security, reduce poverty, and promote inclusive economic growth
9. Which organization launched the Hand-in-Hand Initiative?
A. World Bank
B. International Monetary Fund
C. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
D. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
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Answer: C) Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
10. What does SAMARTH stand for?
A. Skill Advancement in Manufacturing and Textile Holdings
B. Scheme for Assistance and Modernization in Research and Technology for Handlooms
C. Scheme for Capacity Building in Textiles Sector
D. Sustainable Advancement in Manufacturing and Resources for Textiles
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Answer: C) Scheme for Capacity Building in Textiles Sector
11. If appointed, what number Chief Justice of India will Justice Sanjiv Khanna be?
A. 50th
B. 51st
C. 52nd
D. 49th
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Answer: B) 51st
12. Who was sworn in as the first Chief Minister of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir?
A. Mehbooba Mufti
B. Omar Abdullah
C. Ghulam Nabi Azad
D. Farooq Abdullah
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Answer: B) Omar Abdullah
13. What does “blue washing” refer to?
A. The practice of promoting marine tourism
B. Labeling marine areas as protected without effectively safeguarding marine life
C. The cleaning of marine environments
D. The introduction of new marine species
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Answer: B) Labeling marine areas as protected without effectively safeguarding marine life
14. What is the new statue introduced by the Supreme Court of India called?
A. Lady Liberty
B. Lady Justice
C. Lady Equality
D. Lady Law
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Answer: B) Lady Justice
15. Who designed the new statue of “Lady Justice”?
A. Anjali Menon
B. Vinod Goswami
C. Subodh Gupta
D. Bharti Kher
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Answer: B) Vinod Goswami
16. What does the SARTHI system stand for?
A. Solar-Assisted Reefer Transportation with Hybrid Controls and Intelligence
B. Sustainable Agricultural Refrigeration and Transportation with High Innovation
C. Smart Agriculture Reefer Technology for Hybrid Integration
D. Solar-Aided Refrigeration Technology for Healthy Ingredients
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Answer: A) Solar-Assisted Reefer Transportation with Hybrid Controls and Intelligence
17. What is the primary purpose of the SARTHI system?
A. To increase the production of perishable goods
B. To reduce post-harvest losses in perishable food transportation
C. To provide food processing solutions
D. To enhance agricultural marketing strategies
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Answer: B) To reduce post-harvest losses in perishable food transportation
18. Where is the National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management located?
A. Bangalore, Karnataka
B. Sonipat, Haryana
C. Mumbai, Maharashtra
D. Kolkata, West Bengal
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Answer: B) Kundli, Sonipat, Haryana
19. What is the name of the lunar communications and navigation services programme launched by the European Space Agency?
A. LunarLink Programme
B. Moonlight Programme
C. Lunar Navigation Initiative
D. MoonNet Project
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Answer: B) Moonlight Programme
20. Which American engine manufacturer has been chosen to power the Indian Navy’s Next Generation Missile Vessels?
A. Pratt & Whitney
B. General Motors
C. General Electric
D. Honeywell
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Answer: C) General Electric
21. What is the name of the diagnostic assay that received Emergency Use Approval from the WHO?
A. Mpox Test Kit
B. Alinity m MPXV Assay
C. Mpox Rapid Test
D. Abbott Mpox Diagnostic
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Answer: B) Alinity m MPXV Assay
22. Which company developed the Alinity m MPXV Assay?
A. Roche Diagnostics
B. Siemens Healthineers
C. Abbott Molecular Inc.
D. Bio-Rad Laboratories
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Answer: C) Abbott Molecular Inc.
23. Where is the 2nd National Lighthouse Festival being held?
A. Mumbai, Maharashtra
B. Puri, Odisha
C. Chennai, Tamil Nadu
D. Kolkata, West Bengal
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Answer: B) Puri, Odisha
24. What is the name of the Indo-Oman bilateral naval exercise held in Goa?
A. Exercise Indra
B. Exercise Naseem-Al-Bahr
C. Exercise Varuna
D. Exercise Malabar
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Answer: B) Exercise Naseem-Al-Bahr
25. Which country is the first in the Gulf Cooperation Council to conduct bilateral exercises with India?
A. Saudi Arabia
B. UAE
C. Oman
D. Qatar
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Answer: C) Oman
26. Which country leads the European Sky Shield Initiative?
A. France
B. United Kingdom
C. Germany
D. Switzerland
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Answer: C) Germany
27. What does RCS – UDAN stand for?
A. Regional Connectivity Scheme – Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik
B. Regional Connectivity Strategy – United Development and Network
C. Regional Civil Aviation Scheme – Uplifting Domestic Air Navigation
D. Regional Connectivity Services – Universal Domestic Access Network
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Answer: A) Regional Connectivity Scheme – Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik
28. What was the primary commitment made by developed nations under the Copenhagen Accord?
A. To reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50%
B. To provide $100 billion annually in climate finance by 2020
C. To phase out fossil fuels by 2025
D. To plant one billion trees by 2020
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Answer: B) To provide $100 billion annually in climate finance by 2020
29. Which number major port is the Mega ICTP at Galathea Bay?
A. 10th
B. 11th
C. 12th
D. 13th
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Answer: D) 13th
30. What is the primary aim of the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana?
A. To promote Ayurvedic medicines
B. To provide quality generic medicines at affordable prices
C. To regulate pharmaceutical prices
D. To establish new hospitals
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Answer: B) To provide quality generic medicines at affordable prices
31. Which agency is responsible for implementing the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana?
A. Drug Controller General of India
B. Pharma & Medical Bureau of India
C. Central Bureau of Health Intelligence
D. National Health Mission
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Answer: B) Pharma & Medical Bureau of India
32. What is the name of India’s 4th Nuclear-powered Ballistic Missile Submarine?
A. INS Arighaat
B. INS Aridhaman
C. S4*
D. INS Karanj
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Answer: C) S4*
33. How many member states are part of the IAEA?
A. 150
B. 160
C. 178
D. 200
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Answer: C) 178
34. What is the headquarters location of the IAEA?
A. New York, USA
B. Geneva, Switzerland
C. Vienna, Austria
D. Paris, France
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Answer: C) Vienna, Austria
35. Which organization released the 2024 Economic Freedom of the World Report?
A. World Bank
B. International Monetary Fund
C. Fraser Institute
D. United Nations
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Answer: C) Fraser Institute
36. Which countries were ranked as the top three regions with the highest levels of economic freedom for the year 2022?
A. USA, Canada, Australia
B. Hong Kong, Singapore, Switzerland
C. Germany, Sweden, Norway
D. Japan, South Korea, New Zealand
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Answer: B) Hong Kong, Singapore, Switzerland
37. What is India’s rank in the 2024 Economic Freedom of the World Report?
A. 70th
B. 75th
C. 84th
D. 90th
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Answer: C) 84th
38. Which country holds the bottom rank in the report?
A. North Korea
B. Cuba
C. Venezuela
D. Sudan
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Answer: C) Venezuela
39. What is the primary aim of the Amazon Future Engineer Program’s 3rd Phase?
A. To provide financial aid to tribal students
B. To create computer awareness among tribal students
C. To enhance sports facilities in schools
D. To promote arts and crafts among students
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Answer: B) To create computer awareness among tribal students
40. Who launched the 3rd Phase of the Amazon Future Engineer Program?
A. Amazon India
B. National Education Society for Tribal Students
C. Ministry of Education
D. Tribal Affairs Ministry
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Answer: B) National Education Society for Tribal Students
41. Which state was awarded the title of Best State in the 5th National Water Awards?
A. Gujarat
B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Odisha
D. Maharashtra
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Answer: C) Odisha
42. Which two entities were recognized as the Best Urban Local Body (ULB) in the awards?
A. Surat and Ahmedabad
B. Surat and Gujarat
C. Surat and Delhi
D. Surat and Mumbai
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Answer: B) Surat and Gujarat
43. Which ministry is the nodal ministry for the National Water Awards?
A. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
B. Ministry of Water Resources
C. Ministry of Jal Shakti
D. Ministry of Rural Development
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Answer: C) Ministry of Jal Shakti
44. What does the RISE Mission stand for?
A. Return of Innovative Satellite Equipment
B. Remove Debris In-Orbit Servicing
C. Rapid In-Orbit Space Exploration
D. Resource Improvement in Space Environments
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Answer: B) Remove Debris In-Orbit Servicing
45. What is the primary aim of the RISE Mission?
A. To launch new satellites into space
B. To remove space debris
C. To extend satellite life through refueling and refurbishment
D. To establish a permanent human presence in space
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Answer: C) To extend satellite life through refueling and refurbishment
46. What is the projected global growth rate for 2024 and 2025 according to the World Economic Outlook Report?
A. 3.0%
B. 3.2%
C. 3.5%
D. 3.8%
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Answer: B) 3.2%
47. Which organization publishes the World Economic Outlook Report?
A. World Bank
B. International Monetary Fund
C. United Nations
D. Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development
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Answer: B) International Monetary Fund
48. Where will the 23rd edition of the Commonwealth Games be held?
A. Australia
B. Canada
C. Scotland
D. New Zealand
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Answer: C) Scotland
49. Where is Bihar’s first dry port located?
A. Gaya
B. Bhagalpur
C. Bihta
D. Muzaffarpur
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Answer: C) Bihta
50. Where is the Sudasari Great Indian Bustard Breeding Centre located?
A. Jaipur
B. Jaisalmer
C. Udaipur
D. Kota
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Answer: B) Jaisalmer
51. What significant milestone has India achieved regarding the Great Indian Bustard?
A. First country to breed them in the wild
B. First country to successfully breed them using artificial insemination
C. First country to declare them extinct
D. First country to create a national park for them
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Answer: B) First country to successfully breed them using artificial insemination
52. Where is Cyclone Dana expected to make landfall?
A. West Bengal
B. Andhra Pradesh
C. Odisha
D. Tamil Nadu
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Answer: C) Odisha
53. Who named Cyclone Dana?
A. India
B. Qatar
C. Bangladesh
D. Maldives
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Answer: B) Qatar
54. What does LISA stand for?
A. Laser Interferometer Space Array
B. Laser Interferometer Space Antenna
C. Laser Imaging Space Agency
D. Light Interferometer Space Application
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Answer: B) Laser Interferometer Space Antenna
55. What is the primary objective of the LISA Mission?
A. To explore Mars
B. To detect and study gravitational waves
C. To map the surface of the Moon
D. To monitor climate change from space
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Answer: B) To detect and study gravitational waves
56. When is International Snow Leopard Day observed?
A. October 15
B. October 23
C. November 1
D. December 5
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Answer: B) October 23
57. What is the theme for International Snow Leopard Day in 2024?
A. Protecting Snow Leopards from Poaching
B. Collaborating for Conservation
C. Safeguarding Snow Leopard Habitats for Future Generations
D. Raising Awareness about Snow Leopards
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Answer: C) Safeguarding Snow Leopard Habitats for Future Generations
58. What is the primary goal of the PM YASASVI scheme?
A. To provide loans to young entrepreneurs
B. To promote educational scholarships for young achievers
C. To enhance sports facilities in schools
D. To support rural development projects
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Answer: B) To promote educational scholarships for young achievers
59. What are the names of the two medieval cities discovered?
A. Samarkand and Bukhara
B. Tugunbulak and Tashbulak
C. Khiva and Tashkent
D. Bukhara and Shahrisabz
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Answer: B) Tugunbulak and Tashbulak
60. In which country were the medieval cities Tugunbulak and Tashbulak discovered?
A. Kazakhstan
B. Uzbekistan
C. Tajikistan
D. Kyrgyzstan
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Answer: B) Uzbekistan
61. When is World Polio Day observed each year?
A. October 10
B. October 24
C. November 20
D. December 1
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Answer: B) October 24
62. Who established World Polio Day?
A. World Health Organization
B. UNICEF
C. Rotary International
D. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Answer: C) Rotary International
63. What is the theme for World Polio Day in 2024?
A. Polio: A Global Challenge
B. A Global Mission to Reach Every Child
C. Together Against Polio
D. Vaccination for All
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Answer: B) A Global Mission to Reach Every Child
64. What is the slogan for World Polio Day in 2024?
A. Let’s End Polio
B. Let’s #EndPolio
C. Stop Polio Now
D. Vaccinate for a Better Future
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Answer: B) Let’s #EndPolio
65. Where will the 31st SIMBEX be held?
A. Mumbai
B. Chennai
C. Visakhapatnam
D. Kolkata
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Answer: C) Visakhapatnam
66. What was the original name of the exercise that eventually became SIMBEX?
A. Exercise Bold Kurukshetra
B. Exercise Agni Warrior
C. Exercise Lion King
D. Exercise Maritime Shield
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Answer: C) Exercise Lion King
67. Which organization publishes the Environmental Ship Index?
A. International Maritime Organization (IMO)
B. International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH)
C. United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
D. World Maritime Organization (WMO)
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Answer: B) International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH)
68. What organization released the Commitment to Reducing Inequality (CRI) Index 2024?
A. World Bank
B. Oxfam and Development Finance International
C. United Nations Development Programme
D. International Monetary Fund
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Answer: B) Oxfam and Development Finance International
69. How often is the Livestock Census conducted in India?
A. Every year
B. Every 3 years
C. Every 5 years
D. Every 10 years
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Answer: C) Every 5 years
70. In which year was the last Livestock Census conducted prior to the 21st?
A. 2014
B. 2017
C. 2019
D. 2021
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Answer: C) 2019
71. When is the 21st Livestock Census scheduled to be conducted?
A. October 2024 – February 2025
B. October 2023 – February 2024
C. October 2025 – February 2026
D. October 2022 – February 2023
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Answer: A) October 2024 – February 2025
72. What is the primary purpose of the Livestock Census?
A. To increase livestock exports
B. To update data on livestock population
C. To promote animal rights
D. To regulate livestock pricing
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Answer: B) To update data on livestock population
73. Which country became the first to stop electricity production from coal?
A. United States
B. Germany
C. United Kingdom
D. France
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Answer: C) United Kingdom
74. What is the act of registering a domain name to profit from a trademark called?
A. Domain Hijacking
B. Cybersquatting
C. Domain Parking
D. Trademark Infringement
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Answer: B) Cybersquatting
75. Which archipelago does Triton Island belong to?
A. Spratly Islands
B. Andaman Islands
C. Paracel Islands
D. Nicobar Islands
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Answer: C) Paracel Islands
76. Paracel Islands are primarily claimed by which of the following countries?
A. China, Vietnam, and Taiwan
B. Indonesia and Malaysia
C. Japan and South Korea
D. India and Sri Lanka
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Answer: A) China, Vietnam, and Taiwan
77. Triton Island is located in which body of water?
A. Indian Ocean
B. South China Sea
C. Arabian Sea
D. Red Sea
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Answer: B) South China Sea
78. What is the name of the Center for Generative AI established at IIT Jodhpur?
A. AI Innovators Hub
B. Shrijan
C. IndiaAI Center
D. Meta AI Lab
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Answer: B) Shrijan
79. Where is Sohrai painting primarily found?
A. Rajasthan
B. Jharkhand
C. Kerala
D. Punjab
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Answer: B) Jharkhand
80. Which country became the first to allow heritable human genome editing?
A. United States
B. China
C. South Africa
D. United Kingdom
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Answer: C) South Africa
81. What organization released the Greenhouse Gas Bulletin?
A. United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
B. World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
C. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
D. World Health Organization (WHO)
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Answer: B) World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
82. Which greenhouse gases are compared in the Greenhouse Gas Bulletin?
A. Oxygen (O2), Hydrogen (H2), Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
B. Carbon Dioxide (CO2), Methane (CH4), Nitrous Oxide (N2O)
C. Ozone (O3), Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2), Sulfur Dioxide (SO2)
D. Ammonia (NH3), Carbon Monoxide (CO), Methane (CH4)
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Answer: B) Carbon Dioxide (CO2), Methane (CH4), Nitrous Oxide (N2O)
83. Which organization publishes the Rule of Law Index?
A. United Nations
B. World Justice Project
C. Amnesty International
D. Human Rights Watch
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Answer: B) World Justice Project
84. Which country holds the top rank in the Rule of Law Index?
A. Sweden
B. Denmark
C. Finland
D. Germany
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Answer: B) Denmark
85. What is India’s rank in the Rule of Law Index out of 142 countries?
A. 85
B. 98
C. 102
D. 120
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Answer: B) 98
86. What is the Coral Triangle often referred to as?
A. Ocean of Wonders
B. Amazon of the Seas
C. Marine Paradise
D. Underwater Wonderland
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Answer: B) Amazon of the Seas
87. Which of the following countries is NOT part of the Coral Triangle?
A. Indonesia
B. Singapore
C. Thailand
D. Philippines
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Answer: C) Thailand
88. What is the main aim of Mission Amrit Sarovar?
A. To build new roads
B. To construct or rejuvenate at least 75 Amrit Sarovars in every district
C. To promote renewable energy
D. To develop urban infrastructure
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Answer: B) To construct or rejuvenate at least 75 Amrit Sarovars in every district
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