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1. What is AMRSense?
A) A robotic surgical system
B) An AI tool for real-time insights into antibiotic resistance
C) A new antibiotic drug
D) A medical imaging device
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Answer: B) An AI tool for real-time insights into antibiotic resistance
2. Which two institutions developed AMRSense?
A) AIIMS and ISRO
B) IIIT-Delhi and ICMR
C) IIT Bombay and DRDO
D) NITI Aayog and WHO
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Answer: B) IIIT-Delhi and ICMR
3. In which field is AMRSense expected to have a major impact?
A) Space exploration
B) Environmental conservation
C) Healthcare and disease management
D) Financial technology
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Answer: C) Healthcare and disease management
4. What is the name of the first global treaty adopted by WHO for tobacco control?
A) Global Tobacco Regulation Act
B) Framework Convention on Tobacco Control
C) International Pact on Smoking Reduction
D) Tobacco Eradication and Control Treaty
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Answer: B) Framework Convention on Tobacco Control
5. What is the name of the megaphone-shaped space telescope that NASA is launching?
A) James Webb Space Telescope
B) Hubble Space Telescope
C) SPHEREx
D) Chandra X-ray Observatory
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Answer: C) SPHEREx
6. What does SPHEREx stand for?
A) Spectro-Photometer for History of Universe, Epoch of Reionization and Ices Explorer
B) Space Physics Heliospheric Explorer
C) Spectral Photometry for Exoplanet Research and Exploration
D) Solar Probe for Heliospheric and Extra-Galactic Research
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Answer: A) Spectro-Photometer for History of Universe, Epoch of Reionization and Ices Explorer
7. What is the primary aim of the SPHEREx mission?
A) To study Mars’ surface composition
B) To explore the formation of the universe, galactic evolution, and life-forming molecules in the Milky Way
C) To observe black holes at the center of galaxies
D) To analyze the climate of exoplanets
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Answer: B) To explore the formation of the universe, galactic evolution, and life-forming molecules in the Milky Way
8. Which rocket will carry SPHEREx into space?
A) NASA’s Artemis I
B) SpaceX Falcon 9
C) Blue Origin New Shepard
D) ISRO’s PSLV
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Answer: B) SpaceX Falcon 9
9. What does AWBI stand for?
A) Animal Welfare and Biodiversity Initiative
B) All-India Wildlife Board Institute
C) Animal Welfare Board of India
D) Association for Wildlife and Biodiversity in India
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Answer: C) Animal Welfare Board of India
10. In which year was the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) established?
A) 1950
B) 1960
C) 1962
D) 1975
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Answer: C) 1962
11. AWBI was established under which act?
A) Wildlife Protection Act, 1972
B) Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960
C) Environment Protection Act, 1986
D) Indian Forest Act, 1927
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Answer: B) Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960
12. Where is the headquarters of AWBI located?
A) New Delhi
B) Mumbai
C) Chennai
D) Faridabad, Haryana
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Answer: D) Faridabad, Haryana
13. Which Chinese company recently acquired Anglo American’s Brazilian nickel operations?
A) Baosteel Group
B) MMG Ltd
C) Sinopec
D) Tencent
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Answer: B) MMG Ltd
14. Which country has the largest nickel reserves in the world?
A) Indonesia
B) Russia
C) Australia
D) Brazil
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Answer: C) Australia
15. Which country has the largest nickel reserves in the world?
A) Indonesia
B) Russia
C) Australia
D) Brazil
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Answer: C) Australia
16. Which Indian state accounts for 92% of the country’s nickel production?
A) Jharkhand
B) Karnataka
C) Odisha
D) Rajasthan
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Answer: C) Odisha
17. What is the primary purpose of the Cali Fund?
A) To provide disaster relief aid
B) To support space exploration projects
C) To help protect biodiversity globally
D) To promote international trade agreements
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Answer: C) To help protect biodiversity globally
18. Which international event saw the launch of the Cali Fund?
A) UN Climate Change Conference (COP28)
B) 16th Convention on Biological Diversity
C) G20 Summit 2024
D) World Economic Forum
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Answer: B) 16th Conference of Parties (COP16) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)
19. What makes the Cali Fund unique compared to previous biodiversity funds?
A) It only funds government projects
B) It receives direct contributions from businesses
C) It is the first UN fund dedicated to climate change
D) It focuses exclusively on marine biodiversity
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Answer: B) It receives direct contributions from businesses
20. At least 50% of the Cali Fund’s resources will be allocated to:
A) Large multinational corporations
B) Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities
C) Governments of developed countries
D) Scientific research institutions
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Answer: B) Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities
21. Which organizations will manage the Cali Fund?
A) World Bank & IMF
B) UNDP & UNEP
C) WTO & UNESCO
D) FAO & WHO
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Answer: B) United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) & United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
22. What is the primary function of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) in the Indian Parliament?
A) Drafting new laws
B) Auditing revenue and expenditure of the government
C) Conducting elections in India
D) Appointing judges to the Supreme Court
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Answer: B) Auditing revenue and expenditure of the government
23. How many total members are there in the Public Accounts Committee (PAC)?
A) 25
B) 30
C) 22
D) 15
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Answer: C) 22
24. How are the members of the PAC distributed between the two houses of Parliament?
A) 12 from Lok Sabha, 10 from Rajya Sabha
B) 15 from Lok Sabha, 7 from Rajya Sabha
C) 10 from Lok Sabha, 12 from Rajya Sabha
D) 20 from Lok Sabha, 2 from Rajya Sabha
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Answer: B) 15 from Lok Sabha, 7 from Rajya Sabha
25. Who appoints the Chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC)?
A) President of India
B) Speaker of Lok Sabha
C) Prime Minister of India
D) Chief Justice of India
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Answer: B) Speaker of Lok Sabha
26. What is the term of office for members of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC)?
A) 6 months
B) 1 year
C) 2 years
D) 5 years
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Answer: B) 1 year
27. What is the primary focus of Microsoft’s Project Farm Vibes?
A) Developing new fertilizers
B) Enhancing agriculture using AI and data-driven insights
C) Training farmers to use heavy machinery
D) Promoting organic farming techniques
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Answer: B) Enhancing agriculture using AI and data-driven insights
28. Which organization collaborated with Microsoft Research to develop Project Farm Vibes?
A) Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)
B) Agricultural Development Trust
C) Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
D) Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
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Answer: B) Agricultural Development Trust
29. What is the function of Azure Data Manager for Agriculture in Project Farm Vibes?
A) Monitors farm equipment efficiency
B) Aggregates satellite, weather, and sensor data for a holistic view of field conditions
C) Manages farm workers’ schedules
D) Provides direct financial assistance to farmers
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Answer: B) Aggregates satellite, weather, and sensor data for a holistic view of field conditions
30. How does FarmVibes.AI contribute to precision farming?
A) It manufactures automated tractors
B) It analyzes soil moisture, temperature, humidity, and pH for precise farming recommendations
C) It provides direct government subsidies
D) It distributes free seeds to farmers
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Answer: B) It analyzes soil moisture, temperature, humidity, and pH for precise farming recommendations
31. What is the unique feature of Agripilot.AI in Microsoft’s Project Farm Vibes?
A) Uses AI for automated irrigation systems
B) Generates real-time, actionable insights and personalized recommendations in local languages
C) Develops genetically modified seeds
D) Monitors farm animals using drones
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Answer: B) Generates real-time, actionable insights and personalized recommendations in local languages
32. What is India’s rank as Africa’s largest trading partner?
A) 1st
B) 2nd
C) 3rd
D) 4th
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Answer: D) 4th
33. How much concessional credit has India provided to Africa for infrastructure projects?
A) $5 billion
B) $10 billion
C) $12 billion
D) $15 billion
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Answer: C) $12 billion
34. What is the Asia Africa Growth Corridor (AAGC)?
A) A space research program between India and Africa
B) A trade route between Asia and Africa
C) An initiative launched by India and Japan in 2017 for democratic, sustainable, and inclusive
development in Africa
D) A military alliance between India, Japan, and Africa
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Answer: C) An initiative launched by India and Japan in 2017 for democratic, sustainable, and inclusive development in Africa
35. What is the primary purpose of the Global Seed Vault?
A) To promote commercial farming
B) To provide insurance against the loss of crop diversity
C) To distribute free seeds to farmers
D) To conduct genetic modification experiments
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Answer: B) To provide insurance against the loss of crop diversity
36. Where is the Global Seed Vault located?
A) Greenland
B) Iceland
C) Spitsbergen, Svalbard (Norway)
D) Alaska, USA
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Answer: C) Spitsbergen, Svalbard (Norway)
37. When was the Global Seed Vault established?
A) 2000
B) 2008
C) 2015
D) 1995
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Answer: B) 2008
38. Which country owns and manages the Global Seed Vault?
A) Sweden
B) Norway
C) Canada
D) Germany
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Answer: B) Norway
39. Which sectors are included in Australia’s roadmap to strengthen trade with India?
A) Only Clean Energy and Education
B) Clean Energy, Education, Agri-Business, and Tourism
C) Only Space and Defense
D) Manufacturing and Mining
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Answer: B) Clean Energy, Education, Agri-Business, and Tourism
40. What is the purpose of the Australia-India Trade and Investment Accelerator Fund?
A) To support Indian companies investing in Australia
B) To help Australian businesses unlock new commercial opportunities in India
C) To fund government infrastructure projects in Australia
D) To provide scholarships for Indian students in Australia
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Answer: B) To help Australian businesses unlock new commercial opportunities in India
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