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1. Which countries and regions are part of the Biopharmaceutical Alliance launched in response to drug supply shortages during the COVID-19 pandemic?
A. India, China, Brazil, Australia
B. India, South Korea, US, Japan, European Union
C. India, UK, Russia, Canada, ASEAN
D. India, Germany, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, Africa Union
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Answer: B) India, South Korea, US, Japan, European Union
2. When was the announcement about the Biopharmaceutical Alliance made?
A. United Nations General Assembly
B. G20 Summit
C. Bio International Convention 2024
D. World Health Assembly
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Answer: C) Bio International Convention 2024
3. Where was the inaugural meeting of the Biopharmaceutical Alliance held?
A. New York, USA
B. Geneva, Switzerland
C. Tokyo, Japan
D. San Diego, USA
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Answer: D) San Diego, USA
4. What was the main reason behind the formation of Biopharmaceutical Alliance?
A. To increase competition among pharmaceutical companies
B. To address drug supply shortages during the COVID-19 pandemic
C. To promote pharmaceutical exports between member countries
D. To establish joint research and development projects
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Answer: B) To address drug supply shortages during the COVID-19 pandemic
5. What event hosted the inaugural meeting of the Biopharmaceutical Alliance?
A. World Economic Forum
B. Bio International Convention
C. G7 Summit
D. ASEAN Summit
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Answer: B) Bio International Convention
6. What is the main objective of the ‘Air of the Anthropocene (AoA)’ project?
A. To promote air pollution
B. To document air pollution levels around the world through photography
C. To encourage deforestation
D. To study the effects of climate change on marine life
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Answer: B) To document air pollution levels around the world through photography
7. Which initiative did researchers and artists join as part of the ‘Air of the Anthropocene (AoA)’ project?
A. Paint with Light
B. Green Revolution
C. Clean Air Act
D. Save the Trees
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Answer: A) Paint with Light
8. According to World Wealth Report 2024, by what percentage did the number of High-Net-Worth Individuals (HNWI) in India increase in 2023 compared to 2022?
A. 5.6%
B. 8.9%
C. 12.2%
D. 15.5%
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Answer: C) 12.2%
9. What does the TRISHNA Mission stand for?
A. Thermal Imaging Satellite for High-Resolution Natural Assessment
B. Thermal Infrared Satellite for High-Resolution Natural Resource Assessment
C. Temperature and Rainfall Imaging Satellite for Hydrology and Natural Assessment
D. Thermal Infrared Spacecraft for High-Resolution Natural Analysis
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Answer: B) Thermal Infrared Satellite for High-Resolution Natural Resource Assessment
10. Who are the collaborators in the TRISHNA Mission?
A. ISRO and NASA
B. ISRO and CNES
C. ISRO and ESA
D. ISRO and Roscosmos
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Answer: B) ISRO and CNES
11. What is the alternative name for the Agnipath Scheme?
A. Operation Shield
B. Tour of Duty Scheme
C. Patriot Program
D. Soldier Deployment Initiative
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Answer: B) Tour of Duty Scheme
12. When was the Agnipath Scheme introduced?
A. 2018
B. 2020
C. 2022
D. 2024
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Answer: C) 2022
13. Under the Agnipath Scheme, what is the term of service for recruited soldiers?
A. 2 years
B. 4 years
C. 6 years
D. 8 years
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Answer: B) 4 years
14. What percentage of recruits from a batch under the Agnipath Scheme are retained for regular service after the 4-year term?
A. 10%
B. 25%
C. 50%
D. 75%
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Answer: B) 25%
15. What is the age limit for recruits under the Agnipath Scheme?
A. 16.5 – 20 years
B. 17.5 – 21 years
C. 18.5 – 22 years
D. 19.5 – 23 years
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Answer: B) 17.5 – 21 years
16. Who releases the QS World University Rankings?
A. United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
B. Quacquarelli Symonds
C. Times Higher Education
D. Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada
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Answer: B) Quacquarelli Symonds
17. Which institution topped the QS World University Rankings for the 13th consecutive year?
A. Imperial College London
B. Harvard University
C. Massachusetts Institute of Technology
D. University of Oxford
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Answer: C) Massachusetts Institute of Technology
18. How many countries, including Slovenia, have recognized a Palestinian state?
A. 134
B. 143
C. 145
D. 146
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Answer: D) 146
19. As of March 2024, how many tonnes of gold did the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) hold?
A. 550.30 tonnes
B. 678.50 tonnes
C. 822.10 tonnes
D. 956.80 tonnes
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Answer: C) 822.10 tonnes
20. Which Indian state has the largest resources of gold ore?
A. Bihar
B. Rajasthan
C. Karnataka
D. West Bengal
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Answer: A) Bihar
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