1 to 7 March 2025(Weekly Current Affairs Quiz)

Practice the March 2025 1st Week Current Affairs Quiz. This quiz is designed to help you test your knowledge of the key events and news from the First week of March 2025. 

The Current Affairs Quiz of 1 to 7 March features multiple-choice questions covering important topics from that week. Whether you’re preparing for exams or just want to stay informed, this quiz provides a quick and effective way to review the major happenings from the start of the month.

1st Week of March 2025: Current Affairs Quiz

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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)

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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

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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

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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)

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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)

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37. When was the Global Seed Vault established?

A) 2000
B) 2008
C) 2015
D) 1995

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Answer: B) 2008

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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

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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

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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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41. What is the primary objective of the “Make the World Wear Khadi” campaign?

A) To promote synthetic fabrics
B) To merge India’s textile heritage with global fashion
C) To replace all existing fashion brands
D) To discourage traditional Indian textiles

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Answer: B) To merge India’s textile heritage with global fashion

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42. What is the primary objective of NASA’s Lunar Trailblazer spacecraft?

A) To explore Mars
B) To map water on the Moon’s surface
C) To study the Sun’s atmosphere
D) To analyze asteroid compositions

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Answer: B) To map water on the Moon’s surface

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43. Which company built NASA’s Lunar Trailblazer spacecraft?

A) SpaceX
B) Boeing
C) Lockheed Martin
D) Blue Origin

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Answer: C) Lockheed Martin

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44. Which rocket was used to launch NASA’s Lunar Trailblazer?

A) Atlas V
B) Falcon Heavy
C) Falcon 9
D) SLS (Space Launch System)

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Answer: C) Falcon 9

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45. Which organization is leading the Lunar Trailblazer mission?

A) European Space Agency
B) NASA
C) ISRO
D) Roscosmos

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Answer: B) NASA

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46. The Uyghurs are a _ Muslim minority group.

A) Slavic
B) Turkic
C) Arabic
D) Persian

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Answer: B) Turkic

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47. In which region of China do the majority of Uyghurs reside?

A) Tibet
B) Inner Mongolia
C) Xinjiang
D) Sichuan

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Answer: C) Xinjiang

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48. Which is the largest gharial habitat in India?

A) Sundarbans National Park
B) National Chambal Sanctuary
C) Kaziranga National Park
D) Bhitarkanika National Park

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Answer: B) National Chambal Sanctuary

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49. Which of the following is NOT a gharial breeding or rehabilitation center?

A) Deori Gharial Breeding Center (MP)
B) Kukrail Rehabilitation Centre (Lucknow)
C) Gir National Park (Gujarat)
D) Gandak River (Bihar)

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Answer: C) Gir National Park (Gujarat)

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50. In which year was Project Crocodile launched?

A) 1965
B) 1975
C) 1985
D) 1995

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Answer: B) 1975

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51. National Science Day is celebrated on which date?

A) January 26
B) February 28
C) March 8
D) April 22

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Answer: B) February 28

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52. National Science Day commemorates the discovery of which scientific phenomenon?

A) Photoelectric Effect
B) Raman Effect
C) Theory of Relativity
D) Quantum Mechanics

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Answer: B) Raman Effect

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53. Who discovered the Raman Effect?

A) Homi Bhabha
B) C.V. Raman
C) Satyendra Nath Bose
D) Vikram Sarabhai

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Answer: B) C.V. Raman

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54. In which year did Sir C.V. Raman receive the Nobel Prize in Physics?

A) 1928
B) 1930
C) 1933
D) 1948

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Answer: B) 1930

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55. What is the theme for National Science Day 2025?

A) Science for Sustainable Development
B) Empowering Indian Youth for Global Leadership in Science & Innovation for VIKSIT BHARAT
C) AI and the Future of Science
D) Women in Science and Innovation

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Answer: B) Empowering Indian Youth for Global Leadership in Science & Innovation for VIKSIT BHARAT

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56. Which scientific journal did C.V. Raman establish in 1926?

A) Indian Journal of Physics
B) Nature India
C) Journal of Applied Physics
D) Science & Technology Review

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Answer: A) Indian Journal of Physics

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57. When did C.V. Raman establish the Raman Research Institute?

A) 1930
B) 1948
C) 1954
D) 1962

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Answer: B) 1948

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58. In which year was C.V. Raman honored with India’s highest civilian award, the Bharat Ratna?

A) 1930
B) 1948
C) 1954
D) 1962

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Answer: C) 1954

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59. Raman Effect is related to the scattering of:

A) Electrons
B) X-rays
C) Light
D) Sound waves

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Answer: C) Light

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60. What is India’s rank in the Global Innovation Index 2024?

A) 29th
B) 39th
C) 49th
D) 59th

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Answer: B) 39th

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61. Where does India rank in Global Intellectual Property (IP) Filings in 2024?

A) 10th
B) 8th
C) 6th
D) 4th

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Answer: C) 6th

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62. Which initiative is helping India advance in Quantum Technology?

A) National AI Mission
B) National Supercomputing Mission
C) National Quantum Mission
D) BharatGen

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Answer: C) National Quantum Mission

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63. What is the purpose of the Anusandhan National Research Foundation?

A) To promote space exploration
B) To accelerate India’s Research and Development ecosystem
C) To improve healthcare infrastructure
D) To regulate artificial intelligence

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Answer: B) To accelerate India’s Research and Development ecosystem

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64. What is the primary focus of the BharatGen initiative?

A) Advancing genetic research
B) Developing India’s first multilingual Large Language Model for AI
C) Enhancing semiconductor manufacturing
D) Strengthening cybersecurity infrastructure

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Answer: B) Developing India’s first multilingual Large Language Model for AI

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65. What is the formal name of the Hague Service Convention?

A) Convention on International Legal Cooperation
B) Convention on Service Abroad of Judicial and Extrajudicial Documents in Civil or Commercial Matters
C) International Civil Procedure Agreement
D) Global Judicial Notification Treaty

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Answer: B) Convention on Service Abroad of Judicial and Extrajudicial Documents in Civil or Commercial Matters

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66. In which year was the Hague Service Convention adopted?

A) 1905
B) 1954
C) 1965
D) 2006

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Answer: C) 1965

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67. How many states are signatories to the Hague Service Convention?

A) 50
B) 72
C) 84
D) 100

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Answer: C) 84

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68. What is the primary objective of the Hague Service Convention?

A) To regulate international trade agreements
B) To ensure defendants sued in foreign jurisdictions receive timely and actual notice of legal proceedings
C) To establish guidelines for international travel documentation
D) To facilitate tax treaties between nations

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Answer: B) To ensure defendants sued in foreign jurisdictions receive timely and actual notice of legal proceedings

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69. How does the Hague Service Convention facilitate international legal processes?

A) By allowing courts to directly enforce foreign judgments
B) By providing a standard procedure for serving judicial and extrajudicial documents abroad
C) By eliminating the need for foreign courts in legal disputes
D) By restricting cross-border legal claims

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Answer: B) By providing a standard procedure for serving judicial and extrajudicial documents abroad

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70. Since which year has India been a signatory to the Hague Service Convention?

A) 1965
B) 1985
C) 2006
D) 2015

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Answer: C) 2006

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71. What is the primary concern of the U.S. regarding Iran’s nuclear program?

A) Iran’s space exploration activities
B) Iran’s increasing oil production
C) Iran’s uranium enrichment and potential nuclear weapons capability
D) Iran’s economic growth

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Answer: C) Iran’s uranium enrichment and potential nuclear weapons capability

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72. What does JCPOA stand for?

A) Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action
B) Judicial Committee for Peace Agreement
C) Joint Coalition for Political Advancement
D) Justice and Cooperation Plan of Action

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Answer: A) Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action

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73. Which countries were involved in the Iran Nuclear Deal (JCPOA) as part of the P5+1 group?

A) China, France, Russia, United Kingdom, United States + Germany
B) China, India, Russia, United States, Germany + Japan
C) United Kingdom, Canada, France, Germany, Russia + United States
D) Iran, Saudi Arabia, Russia, United Kingdom, United States + China

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Answer: A) China, France, Russia, United Kingdom, United States + Germany

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74. Under JCPOA, Iran agreed to:

A) Increase its missile program capabilities
B) Significantly cut its stores of enriched uranium and heavy water
C) Halt all oil exports
D) End diplomatic relations with the West

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Answer: B) Significantly cut its stores of enriched uranium and heavy water

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75. What role does the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) play under the JCPOA?

A) To monitor Iran’s missile program
B) To oversee Iran’s oil exports
C) To inspect Iran’s nuclear sites and verify compliance
D) To regulate Iran’s foreign investments

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Answer: C) To inspect Iran’s nuclear sites and verify compliance

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76. What did Iran receive in exchange for agreeing to nuclear restrictions under JCPOA?

A) Military support from Western nations
B) Removal of sanctions related to its nuclear proliferation
C) Additional nuclear fuel from the U.S.
D) A permanent seat in the United Nations Security Council

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Answer: B) Removal of sanctions related to its nuclear proliferation

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77. Why did the U.S. withdraw from the JCPOA under the Trump administration?

A) The U.S. claimed JCPOA failed to limit Iran’s missile program and regional influence
B) Iran violated the agreement by producing nuclear weapons
C) The U.S. wanted to impose stricter environmental regulations
D) Iran requested to renegotiate the deal

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Answer: A) The U.S. claimed JCPOA failed to limit Iran’s missile program and regional influence

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78. What was Iran’s response after the U.S. abandoned the JCPOA and reinstated sanctions?

A) Iran completely dismantled its nuclear program
B) Iran sought immediate negotiations for a new deal
C) Iran ramped up its nuclear program
D) Iran joined NATO

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Answer: C) Iran ramped up its nuclear program

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79. In which year was the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) established?

A) 1945
B) 1957
C) 1968
D) 1975

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Answer: B) 1957

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80. What is the primary objective of the IAEA?

A) To develop nuclear weapons for UN member states
B) To promote cooperation in the peaceful uses of nuclear energy
C) To regulate global oil prices
D) To oversee international space research

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Answer: B) To promote cooperation in the peaceful uses of nuclear energy

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81. What is the IAEA’s Additional Protocol?

A) A treaty for banning nuclear weapons
B) A legal agreement that expands IAEA’s ability to verify a country’s nuclear activities
C) A defense pact between nuclear-armed nations
D) A trade agreement for nuclear fuel exchange

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Answer: B) A legal agreement that expands IAEA’s ability to verify a country’s nuclear activities

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82. Where is the headquarters of the IAEA located?

A) Geneva, Switzerland
B) Vienna, Austria
C) New York, USA
D) Brussels, Belgium

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Answer: B) Vienna, Austria

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83. From which international climate panel did the United States withdraw its participation in a recent meeting?

A) United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
B) Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
C) Global Climate Action Summit
D) World Meteorological Organization (WMO)

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Answer: B) Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)

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84. Where was the IPCC meeting, from which the U.S. was absent, held?

A) Geneva, Switzerland
B) Hangzhou, China
C) Paris, France
D) New York, USA

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Answer: B) Hangzhou, China

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85. What is the significance of the 2029 IPCC Assessment Report (AR7)?

A) It will establish new environmental laws in the U.S.
B) It will shape global climate mitigation efforts and policies
C) It will focus solely on carbon pricing
D) It will discuss space exploration’s impact on climate change

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Answer: B) It will shape global climate mitigation efforts and policies

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86. When was the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) established?

A) 1972
B) 1988
C) 1995
D) 2001

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Answer: B) 1988

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87. Which organizations were responsible for setting up the IPCC?

A) United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and World Bank
B) World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
C) International Energy Agency (IEA) and Greenpeace
D) NASA and United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)

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Answer: B) World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

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88. What is the primary function of the IPCC?

A) To regulate carbon pricing globally
B) To provide policymakers with regular assessments on climate change, its impacts, and mitigation options
C) To enforce climate policies at the national level
D) To conduct field research on renewable energy technologies

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Answer: B) To provide policymakers with regular assessments on climate change, its impacts, and mitigation options

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89. How often does the Global Stocktake assess progress in tackling climate change under the Paris Agreement?

A) Every year
B) Every 3 years
C) Every 5 years
D) Every 10 years

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Answer: C) Every 5 years

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90. When was the first Global Stocktake completed?

A) 2015
B) 2018
C) 2020
D) 2023

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Answer: D) 2023

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91. What is the main purpose of the Global Stocktake?

A) To penalize countries that fail to meet climate targets
B) To evaluate collective progress of countries in tackling climate change
C) To allocate funding for renewable energy projects
D) To determine new fossil fuel reserves

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Answer: B) To evaluate collective progress of countries in tackling climate change

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92. What does the term ‘New Climate Order’ refer to?

A) A legally binding global treaty on climate action
B) A reconfiguration of global climate governance, funding, and leadership
C) A UN directive to phase out fossil fuels by 2030
D) A new economic system based on carbon trading

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Answer: B) A reconfiguration of global climate governance, funding, and leadership

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93. What is the objective of the ‘One Nation – One Port Process’?

A) To privatize all ports in India
B) To standardize port operations across India’s major ports
C) To increase taxation on maritime trade
D) To reduce the number of operational ports

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Answer: B) To standardize port operations across India’s major ports

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94. What is the purpose of ‘Sagar Ankalan – Logistics Port Performance Index’?

A) To rank ports based on revenue generation
B) To assess port performance and improve operational efficiency
C) To monitor foreign ships entering Indian waters
D) To regulate trade tariffs at Indian ports

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Answer: B) To assess port performance and improve operational efficiency

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95. Which key metrics does ‘Sagar Ankalan’ evaluate?

A) Foreign investment in ports
B) Cargo handling, turnaround time, berth idle time, and ship berth-day output
C) Number of ships built in India
D) Cost of port maintenance

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Answer: B) Cargo handling, turnaround time, berth idle time, and ship berth-day output

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96. What is the goal of the Bharat Global Ports Consortium?

A) To increase foreign ownership of Indian ports
B) To integrate IPGL (Operations), SDCL (Finance), and IPRCL (Infrastructure Development) to boost maritime trade
C) To close down non-performing ports in India
D) To create a new maritime tax policy

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Answer: B) To integrate IPGL (Operations), SDCL (Finance), and IPRCL (Infrastructure Development) to boost maritime trade

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97. What does MAITRI stand for?

A) Maritime and Inland Transport Regulatory Initiative
B) Master Application for International Trade and Regulatory Interface
C) Modern Automated Interface for Trade Relations in India
D) Maritime Advancement in Technology and Regulatory Integration

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Answer: B) Master Application for International Trade and Regulatory Interface

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98. What is the purpose of MAITRI in India’s maritime sector?

A) To privatize Indian ports
B) To streamline trade processes using AI and Blockchain
C) To replace all existing maritime policies
D) To increase import duties on maritime goods

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Answer: B) To streamline trade processes using AI and Blockchain

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99. What is the primary focus of the National Centre of Excellence in Green Port and Shipping?

A) To promote sustainability in maritime operations
B) To increase taxation on port services
C) To reduce the number of ships operating in Indian waters
D) To privatize government-owned ports

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Answer: A) To promote sustainability in maritime operations

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100. What will be the significance of India Maritime Week 2025?

A) To celebrate India’s space achievements
B) To highlight India’s ‘Maritime Virasat’ (Heritage) and ‘Maritime Vikaas’ (Development)
C) To introduce new tax reforms in maritime trade
D) To discuss global conflicts affecting shipping routes

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Answer: B) To highlight India’s ‘Maritime Virasat’ (Heritage) and ‘Maritime Vikaas’ (Development)

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101. What is the primary focus of the Sagarmala Programme?

A) Developing space exploration initiatives
B) Leveraging India’s coastline and navigable waterways for port infrastructure, coastal development, and connectivity
C) Promoting international railway networks
D) Establishing new trade routes to Europe

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Answer: B) Leveraging India’s coastline and navigable waterways for port infrastructure, coastal development, and connectivity

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102. What is the goal of the Maritime India Vision 2030?

A) To make India a top 10 shipbuilding nation and develop a world-class maritime ecosystem
B) To privatize all Indian ports by 2030
C) To replace traditional shipbuilding methods with AI-driven automation
D) To increase export taxes on maritime trade

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Answer: A) To make India a top 10 shipbuilding nation and develop a world-class maritime ecosystem

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103. What is the objective of the Green Tug Transition Program?

A) To replace fuel-based harbor tugs with eco-friendly, sustainable fuel-powered tugs
B) To increase the number of tugs at Indian ports
C) To reduce the size of harbor tugs for better maneuverability
D) To improve trade relations with European countries

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Answer: A) To replace fuel-based harbor tugs with eco-friendly, sustainable fuel-powered tugs

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104. What is the Sagarmanthan Dialogue?

A) A new port development project in India
B) An annual maritime strategic dialogue to position India as a global center for maritime conversations
C) A tax policy for the shipping industry
D) A government initiative to increase exports

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Answer: B) An annual maritime strategic dialogue to position India as a global center for maritime conversations

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105. How much has been allocated for the Maritime Development Fund?

A) ₹10,000 Crore
B) ₹15,000 Crore
C) ₹25,000 Crore
D) ₹50,000 Crore

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Answer: C) ₹25,000 Crore

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106. What is the purpose of the Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Policy (SBFAP 2.0)?

A) To modernize Indian shipyards and help them compete with global giants
B) To reduce the number of shipyards in India
C) To promote fishing activities in coastal regions
D) To regulate the construction of offshore oil rigs

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Answer: A) To modernize Indian shipyards and help them compete with global giants

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107. What is the purpose of the delimitation exercise?

A) To increase the number of political parties in India
B) To readjust the allocation of Lok Sabha seats to states and divide each state into territorial constituencies
C) To regulate the financial distribution between states
D) To determine the reservation of seats for women in Parliament

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Answer: B) To readjust the allocation of Lok Sabha seats to states and divide each state into territorial constituencies

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108. Which authority is empowered to determine the manner of delimitation?

A) Supreme Court of India
B) President of India
C) Election Commission of India
D) Parliament of India

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Answer: D) Parliament of India

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109. When was the first Delimitation Commission Act enacted?

A) 1947
B) 1952
C) 1976
D) 2001

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Answer: B) 1952

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110. Which amendment act froze the allocation of Lok Sabha seats to states and division of constituencies at the 1971 level until 2000?

A) 44th Amendment Act, 1978
B) 74th Amendment Act, 1992
C) 42nd Amendment Act, 1976
D) 91st Amendment Act, 2003

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Answer: C) 42nd Amendment Act, 1976

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111. 84th Amendment Act of 2001 extended the ban on readjustment of seats until which year?

A) 2010
B) 2026
C) 2050
D) 1991

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Answer: B) 2026

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112. Which census was used for delimitation as per the 87th Amendment Act of 2003?

A) 1971 Census
B) 1981 Census
C) 1991 Census
D) 2001 Census

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Answer: D) 2001 Census

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113. What was the key provision of the 87th Amendment Act of 2003?

A) It allowed the increase in the number of Lok Sabha seats
B) It provided for delimitation based on the 2001 Census without altering the number of seats allotted to each state
C) It abolished the concept of territorial constituencies
D) It introduced electronic voting machines (EVMs) in all elections

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Answer: B) It provided for delimitation based on the 2001 Census without altering the number of seats allotted to each state

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114. What is the purpose of the European Union’s carbon tax?

A) To impose additional tariffs on all imports
B) To encourage cleaner industrial production in non-EU countries and prevent carbon leakage
C) To ban imports from high-emission countries
D) To subsidize renewable energy in EU nations

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Answer: B) To encourage cleaner industrial production in non-EU countries and prevent carbon leakage

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115. When will the EU’s carbon tariff take effect?

A) 2024
B) 2025
C) 2026
D) 2030

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Answer: C) 2026

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116. EU’s carbon tax is legislated under which policy framework?

A) Paris Agreement
B) European Green Deal
C) Kyoto Protocol
D) UN Climate Change Framework

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Answer: B) European Green Deal

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117. Which region is India’s largest trading partner in goods?

A) United States
B) European Union
C) China
D) ASEAN

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Answer: B) European Union

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118. After the USA, which region is the second-largest destination for Indian exports?

A) ASEAN
B) China
C) European Union
D) Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)

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Answer: C) European Union

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119. What is the official name of the India-EU Free Trade Agreement?

A) India-EU Strategic Partnership Agreement
B) India-EU Economic Cooperation Treaty
C) India-EU Broad-based Trade and Investment Agreement (BTIA)
D) India-EU Mutual Trade Accord

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Answer: C) India-EU Broad-based Trade and Investment Agreement (BTIA)

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120. What is the focus of the India-EU Trade and Technology Council (TTC), launched in 2022?

A) Digital and Strategic Technologies
B) Clean and Green Technologies
C) Trade, Investments, and Resilient Supply Chains
D) All of the above

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Answer: D) All of the above

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121. What initiative supports India’s cooperation with the EU on hydrogen energy?

A) Indo-EU Renewable Energy Alliance
B) India-EU Green Hydrogen Cooperation Initiative
C) Paris Hydrogen Pact
D) Clean Energy Mission

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Answer: B) India-EU Green Hydrogen Cooperation Initiative

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122. How much funding has the European Investment Bank committed to support Indian hydrogen projects?

A) €500 million
B) €750 million
C) €1 billion
D) €2 billion

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Answer: C) €1 billion

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123. Which two countries have signed an agreement to train astronauts for the Tiangong Space Station?

a) India and China
b) China and Pakistan
c) Pakistan and Russia
d) USA and China

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Answer: b) China and Pakistan

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124. Which country operates the Tiangong Space Station?

a) Russia
b) USA
c) China
d) India

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Answer: c) China

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125. What is the name of the portal launched by SEBI for corporate bonds?

a) Bond Hub
b) Bond Central
c) Corporate Bond Market
d) SEBI Bonds Portal

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Answer: b) Bond Central

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126. What is the primary purpose of the ‘Bond Central’ portal?

a) To regulate stock market trading
b) To provide a centralized database for corporate bonds
c) To facilitate mutual fund investments
d) To track foreign exchange rates

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Answer: b) To provide a centralized database for corporate bonds

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127. Which regulatory body launched the ‘Bond Central’ portal?

a) Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
b) Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
c) Ministry of Finance
d) National Stock Exchange (NSE)

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Answer: b) Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)

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128. What type of financial instruments are covered under the ‘Bond Central’ portal?

a) Equity shares
b) Mutual funds
c) Corporate bonds
d) Government securities

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Answer: c) Corporate bonds

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129. Who has been appointed as the 11th Chairman of SEBI?

a) Ajay Tyagi
b) Raghuram Rajan
c) Tuhin Kanta Pandey
d) U.K. Sinha

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Answer: c) Tuhin Kanta Pandey

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130. Who did Tuhin Kanta Pandey succeed as the Chairman of SEBI?

a) Ajay Tyagi
b) U.K. Sinha
c) Subhash Chandra Garg
d) Madhabi Puri Buch

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Answer: d) Madhabi Puri Buch

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131. What does SEBI stand for?

a) Securities and Equity Board of India
b) Stock Exchange Board of India
c) Securities and Exchange Board of India
d) Securities and Economic Board of India

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Answer: c) Securities and Exchange Board of India

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132. How many Chairpersons has SEBI had before Tuhin Kanta Pandey?

a) 9
b) 10
c) 11
d) 12

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Answer: b) 10

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133. What is the primary function of SEBI?

a) Regulating the insurance sector in India
b) Regulating the stock market and securities market in India
c) Managing the monetary policy of India
d) Controlling foreign trade policies

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Answer: b) Regulating the stock market and securities market in India

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134. Which militant organization has declared a ceasefire with Turkey after 40 years of armed struggle?

a) Hamas
b) Hezbollah
c) PKK
d) Al-Qaeda

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Answer: c) PKK

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135. When was the PKK (Kurdistan Workers’ Party) established?

a) 1965
b) 1978
c) 1985
d) 1992

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Answer: b) 1978

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136. What has been the primary objective of the PKK?

a) To establish a global caliphate
b) To advocate for Kurdish rights and independence
c) To support Turkey’s government policies
d) To create a unified Arab state

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Answer: b) To advocate for Kurdish rights and independence

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137. What is the religious affiliation of most Kurds in Turkey?

a) Shia Muslims
b) Sunni Muslims
c) Christians
d) Hindus

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Answer: b) Sunni Muslims

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138. What is the Jahan-e-Khusrau festival dedicated to?

a) Classical Indian Music
b) Sufi Music, Poetry, and Dance
c) Bollywood Music
d) Traditional Folk Music

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Answer: b) Sufi Music, Poetry, and Dance

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139. Who is the Jahan-e-Khusrau festival named after?

a) Rumi
b) Amir Khusrau
c) Mirza Ghalib
d) Bulleh Shah

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Answer: b) Amir Khusrau

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140. Which organization is responsible for organizing the Jahan-e-Khusrau festival?

a) Sangeet Natak Akademi
b) Rumi Foundation
c) Indian Council for Cultural Relations
d) Ministry of Culture

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Answer: b) Rumi Foundation

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141. Who founded the Jahan-e-Khusrau festival in 2001?

a) A.R. Rahman
b) Muzaffar Ali
c) Zakir Hussain
d) Gulzar

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Answer: b) Muzaffar Ali

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142. Where was the 25th edition of the Jahan-e-Khusrau festival held?

a) Mumbai
b) New Delhi
c) Kolkata
d) Hyderabad

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Answer: b) New Delhi

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143. What is the primary objective of the Aditya-L1 mission?

a) To study the Moon
b) To study the Sun’s outer atmosphere
c) To explore Mars
d) To observe distant galaxies

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Answer: b) To study the Sun’s outer atmosphere

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144. When was the Aditya-L1 mission launched?

a) 2020
b) 2022
c) 2023
d) 2024

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Answer: c) 2023

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145. Where is Aditya-L1 positioned in space?

a) Low Earth Orbit
b) Geostationary Orbit
c) Halo Orbit around Earth-Sun Lagrange Point (L1)
d) Orbit around the Moon

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Answer: c) Halo Orbit around Earth-Sun Lagrange Point (L1)

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146. Which instrument on Aditya-L1 captured the first-ever image of a solar flare kernel?

a) Solar Particle Detector
b) Solar Ultraviolet Imaging Telescope (SUIT)
c) X-ray Spectrometer
d) Magnetometer

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Answer: b) Solar Ultraviolet Imaging Telescope (SUIT)

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147. Who headed the JPC that reviewed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024?

a) Amit Shah
b) Jagadambika Pal
c) Arvind Kejriwal
d) Nirmala Sitharaman

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Answer: b) Jagadambika Pal

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148. Which urban local body has become the first to include a ‘Sustainable and Climate Budget’ chapter in its budget?

a) Mumbai Municipal Corporation
b) Delhi Municipal Corporation
c) Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation
d) Bengaluru Municipal Corporation

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Answer: c) Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation

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149. Who has assumed office as Uruguay’s new President?

a) Luis Lacalle Pou
b) José Mujica
c) Yamandú Orsi
d) Tabaré Vázquez

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Answer: c) Yamandú Orsi

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150. Uruguay is the __ smallest country in South America.

a) Smallest
b) 2nd smallest
c) 3rd smallest
d) 4th smallest

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Answer: b) 2nd smallest

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151. Which is the smallest country in South America?

a) Uruguay
b) Guyana
c) Suriname
d) Paraguay

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Answer: c) Suriname

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152. In which continent is Uruguay located?

a) Asia
b) Africa
c) South America
d) Europe

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Answer: c) South America

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153. What is the capital of Uruguay?

a) Buenos Aires
b) Montevideo
c) Santiago
d) Asunción

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Answer: b) Montevideo

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154. Which space company featured Tushar Mehta as a space tourist?

a) SpaceX
b) Blue Origin
c) Virgin Galactic
d) NASA

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Answer: b) Blue Origin

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155. Tushar Mehta is the __ Indian-origin space tourist.

a) First
b) Second
c) Third
d) Fourth

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Answer: b) Second

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156. Who was the first Indian-origin space tourist?

a) Rakesh Sharma
b) Kalpana Chawla
c) Sunita Williams
d) Gopi Thotakura

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Answer: d) Gopi Thotakura

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157. Who is the founder of Blue Origin?

a) Elon Musk
b) Richard Branson
c) Jeff Bezos
d) Bill Gates

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Answer: c) Jeff Bezos

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158. When is World Civil Defence Day observed?

a) January 15
b) March 1
c) April 22
d) June 5

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Answer: b) March 1

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159. What is the theme for World Civil Defence Day 2025?

a) Disaster Preparedness and Response
b) Civil Defence, Guarantee of Security for the Population
c) Strengthening Global Disaster Management
d) Resilient Communities for a Safer Future

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Answer: b) Civil Defence, Guarantee of Security for the Population

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160. Which organization established World Civil Defence Day?

a) United Nations (UN)
b) International Civil Defence Organisation (ICDO)
c) World Health Organization (WHO)
d) Red Cross

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Answer: b) International Civil Defence Organisation (ICDO)

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161. In which year was World Civil Defence Day first observed?

a) 1975
b) 1985
c) 1990
d) 2000

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Answer: c) 1990

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162. Where is the headquarters of the International Civil Defence Organisation (ICDO) located?

a) New York
b) Paris
c) Geneva
d) Vienna

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Answer: c) Geneva

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163. Who is the current Secretary-General of the ICDO?

a) António Guterres
b) Njoupouo YAP Mariatou
c) Tedros Adhanom
d) Kristalina Georgieva

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Answer: b) Njoupouo YAP Mariatou

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164. When was the International Civil Defence Organisation (ICDO) founded?

a) 1925
b) 1931
c) 1945
d) 1960

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Answer: b) 1931

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165. What is ERONET?

a) A social media platform for elections
b) A web-based electoral roll management platform
c) A mobile application for online voting
d) A financial tracking system for political parties

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Answer: b) A web-based electoral roll management platform

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166. What does EPIC stand for in the context of Indian elections?

a) Election Process Identification Code
b) Electronic Polling Identification Card
c) Electors Photo Identity Card
d) Election Public Identification Certificate

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Answer: c) Electors Photo Identity Card

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167. How many digits does an EPIC number have?

a) 8
b) 10
c) 12
d) 16

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Answer: b) 10

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168. What is the purpose of the National Electoral Rolls Purification & Authentication Program (NERPAP) launched in 2015?

a) To increase voter turnout
b) To remove duplicate voter entries by linking EPIC with Aadhaar
c) To introduce online voting
d) To change the election dates

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Answer: b) To remove duplicate voter entries by linking EPIC with Aadhaar

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169. Where does the River Thames originate?

a) Lake District
b) Thames Head, Gloucestershire
c) Snowdonia National Park
d) Scottish Highlands

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Answer: b) Thames Head, Gloucestershire

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170. Into which body of water does the River Thames drain?

a) Atlantic Ocean
b) English Channel
c) North Sea
d) Irish Sea

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Answer: c) North Sea

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171. Which major city is located on the banks of the River Thames?

a) Manchester
b) Birmingham
c) Edinburgh
d) London

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Answer: d) London

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172. Which is the longest river in the UK?

a) Thames
b) Trent
c) Severn
d) Clyde

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Answer: c) Severn

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173. Which ministry launched the Aadhaar Good Governance Portal?

a) Ministry of Home Affairs
b) Ministry of Finance
c) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
d) Ministry of External Affairs

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Answer: c) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology

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174. What is the primary purpose of the Aadhaar Good Governance Portal?

a) To issue new Aadhaar numbers
b) To streamline the authentication approval process
c) To link Aadhaar with passports
d) To replace PAN cards

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Answer: b) To streamline the authentication approval process

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175. How many digits are there in an Aadhaar number?

a) 10
b) 12
c) 14
d) 16

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Answer: b) 12

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176. When was Aadhaar launched?

a) 2005
b) 2007
c) 2009
d) 2011

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Answer: c) 2009

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178. Which organization issues Aadhaar numbers?

a) Reserve Bank of India
b) Election Commission of India
c) Unique Identification Authority of India
d) NITI Aayog

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Answer: c) Unique Identification Authority of India

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179. Where will the National Wildlife Referral Centre be established under Project Lion?

a) Madhya Pradesh
b) Rajasthan
c) Gujarat
d) Maharashtra

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Answer: c) Gujarat

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180. What is the primary purpose of the National Wildlife Referral Centre?

a) To promote ecotourism
b) To track wildlife diseases, especially those transmissible to humans
c) To relocate lions to new habitats
d) To monitor poaching activities

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Answer: b) To track wildlife diseases, especially those transmissible to humans

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181. In which year was Project Lion launched?

a) 2018
b) 2019
c) 2020
d) 2021

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Answer: c) 2020

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182. What is the primary aim of Project Lion?

a) To increase the tiger population in India
b) To secure Asiatic lions through habitat improvement and advanced monitoring
c) To promote lion tourism in India
d) To relocate lions to other countries

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Answer: b) To secure Asiatic lions through habitat improvement and advanced monitoring

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183. What is the “Greater Gir Concept” in Project Lion?

a) Expanding the boundaries of Gir National Park
b) Creating new lion habitats beyond Gir National Park and Sanctuary
c) Introducing captive breeding programs for lions
d) Relocating lions to zoos for better conservation

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Answer: b) Creating new lion habitats beyond Gir National Park and Sanctuary

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184. Which wildlife sanctuary has emerged as the “2nd home” for Asiatic lions under Project Lion?

a) Ranthambore Wildlife Sanctuary
b) Barda Wildlife Sanctuary
c) Jim Corbett National Park
d) Sundarbans National Park

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Answer: b) Barda Wildlife Sanctuary

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185. Where did Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost Lunar Lander successfully land?

a) Oceanus Procellarum
b) Mare Serenitatis
c) Mare Crisium
d) South Pole-Aitken Basin

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Answer: c) Mare Crisium

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186. What is the name of the NASA program under which Blue Ghost was launched?

a) Artemis Program
b) Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) Program
c) Lunar Gateway Program
d) Lunar Reconnaissance Program

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Answer: b) Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) Program

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187. What nickname has been given to the Blue Ghost Lunar Lander?

a) Moon Walker
b) Ghost Riders in the Sky
c) Lunar Sentinel
d) Shadow Explorer

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Answer: b) Ghost Riders in the Sky

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188. What company developed the Blue Ghost Lunar Lander?

a) SpaceX
b) Firefly Aerospace
c) Boeing
d) Northrop Grumman

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Answer: b) Firefly Aerospace

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189. In which Indian state is Mana Pass located?

a) Himachal Pradesh
b) Uttarakhand
c) Sikkim
d) Arunachal Pradesh

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Answer: b) Uttarakhand

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190. Mana Pass is considered one of the highest vehicle-accessible passes in the world. Which two regions does it connect?

a) India and Nepal
b) Tibet and Uttarakhand
c) Bhutan and Arunachal Pradesh
d) Sikkim and China

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Answer: b) Tibet and Uttarakhand

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191. Near which famous religious site in Uttarakhand is Mana Pass located?

a) Kedarnath
b) Gangotri
c) Yamunotri
d) Badrinath

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Answer: d) Badrinath

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192. Which river is believed to originate near Mana Pass?

a) Ganga River
b) Yamuna River
c) Saraswati River
d) Brahmaputra River

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Answer: c) Saraswati River

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193. In which mountain range is Mana Pass located?

a) Pir Panjal Range
b) Greater Himalayas
c) Aravalli Range
d) Satpura Range

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Answer: b) Greater Himalayas

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194. In which year was the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) established?

a) 1955
b) 1960
c) 1965
d) 1971

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Answer: b) 1960

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195. Under which ministry does the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) operate?

a) Ministry of Home Affairs
b) Ministry of Defence
c) Ministry of Transport and Highways
d) Ministry of Rural Development

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Answer: b) Ministry of Defence

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196. What is the primary role of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)?

a) Coastal security
b) Guarding the Indo-Tibetan border and mountainous regions along the India-China border
c) Counter-terrorism operations in urban areas
d) Intelligence gathering within India

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Answer: b) Guarding the Indo-Tibetan border and mountainous regions along the India-China border

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197. When was the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) established?

a) 1947
b) 1959
c) 1962
d) 1975

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Answer: c) 1962

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198. What was the National Disaster Relief Fund (NDRF) renamed as after the enactment of the Disaster Management Act, 2005?

a) National Emergency Response Fund
b) National Crisis Management Fund
c) National Disaster Response Fund
d) National Disaster Management Fund

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Answer: c) National Disaster Response Fund

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199. What is the IBEX Brigade known for?

a) Maritime security operations
b) Expertise in high-altitude operations
c) Cyber warfare tactics
d) Desert combat specialization

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Answer: b) Expertise in high-altitude operations

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200. Which village is known as the “1st Indian Village”?

a) Chitkul
b) Mana
c) Tawang
d) Kargil

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Answer: b) Mana

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201. On the banks of which river is Mana Village located?

a) Ganga
b) Yamuna
c) Saraswati
d) Brahmaputra

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Answer: c) Saraswat

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202. In which year was the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) constituted?

a) 1975
b) 1980
c) 1986
d) 1992

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Answer: c) 1986

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203. Under which Act was the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) established?

a) River Transport Act, 1980
b) Inland Waterways Authority of India Act, 1985
c) National Waterways Development Act, 1990
d) Maritime Transport Act, 1986

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Answer: b) Inland Waterways Authority of India Act, 1985

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204. Where is the headquarters of the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) located?

a) Mumbai
b) Kolkata
c) Noida
d) Chennai

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Answer: c) Noida

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205. What is the primary objective of the Jalvahak Scheme?

a) Providing clean drinking water in rural areas
b) Offering incentives to cargo owners for transporting goods via inland waterways
c) Promoting fishing and aquaculture
d) Developing cruise tourism on Indian rivers

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Answer: b) Offering incentives to cargo owners for transporting goods via inland waterways

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206. Jal Marg Vikas Project (JMVP) focuses on the development of which National Waterway?

a) NW-1
b) NW-2
c) NW-3
d) NW-5

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Answer: a) NW-1

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207. What is the main goal of the Sagarmala Project?

a) Building new national highways
b) Expanding railway connectivity to remote areas
c) Integrating inland waterways with coastal shipping and ports
d) Developing offshore oil drilling projects

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Answer: c) Integrating inland waterways with coastal shipping and ports

208. What is the Freight Village Development initiative aimed at?

a) Encouraging private investment in shipbuilding
b) Developing logistics hubs near key waterways to boost multi-modal transport
c) Promoting tourism in riverine areas
d) Enhancing fish farming and inland aquaculture

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Answer: b) Developing logistics hubs near key waterways to boost multi-modal transport

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209. When was the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme introduced?

a) Developing space exploration initiatives
b) Leveraging India’s coastline and navigable waterways for port infrastructure, coastal development, and connectivity
c) Promoting international railway networks
d) Establishing new trade routes to Europe

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Answer: c) 2020

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210. What is the primary objective of the PLI Scheme?

a) Promoting tourism in India
b) Enhancing India’s manufacturing capabilities and attracting global companies
c) Expanding agricultural exports
d) Boosting the IT services sector

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Answer: b) Enhancing India’s manufacturing capabilities and attracting global companies

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211. How many sectors are covered under the PLI Scheme?

a) 10
b) 12
c) 14
d) 16

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Answer: c) 14

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212. What does MISHTI stand for?

a) Mangrove Initiative for Sustainable Habitat & Trade Investment
b) Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats & Tangible Incomes
c) Marine and Inland Shoreline Habitat Transformation Initiative
d) Mangrove Integration for Sustainable Tourism & Industries

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Answer: b) Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats & Tangible Incomes

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213. What is the primary objective of the MISHTI Scheme?

a) Promoting aquaculture in coastal regions
b) Increasing mangrove cover along coastlines and salt pan lands
c) Boosting fisheries exports
d) Establishing coastal tourism zones

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Answer: b) Increasing mangrove cover along coastlines and salt pan lands

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214. How many states and union territories (UTs) are covered under the MISHTI Scheme?

a) 7 States and 2 UTs
b) 9 States and 3 UTs
c) 10 States and 4 UTs
d) 12 States and 5 UTs

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Answer: b) 9 States and 3 UTs

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215. Which ministry launched the MISHTI Scheme?

a) Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
b) Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change
c) Ministry of Jal Shakti
d) Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying

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Answer: b) Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change

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216. During which international conference did India join the Mangrove Alliance for Climate?

a) COP25 (Madrid, 2019)
b) COP26 (Glasgow, 2021)
c) COP27 (Egypt, 2022)
d) COP28 (Dubai, 2023)

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Answer: c) COP27 (Egypt, 2022)

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217. Which Indian state leads in mangrove afforestation under the MISHTI Scheme?

a) West Bengal
b) Tamil Nadu
c) Gujarat
d) Odisha

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Answer: c) Gujarat

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218. Where is the Parandur Greenfield Airport project being planned?

a) Maharashtra
b) Tamil Nadu
c) Kerala
d) Karnataka

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Answer: b) Tamil Nadu

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219. Which international organization is leading the 5-year conservation project for the Lake Tanganyika Basin?

a) UNESCO
b) UNEP (United Nations Environment Programme)
c) WWF (World Wildlife Fund)
d) IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature)

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Answer: b) UNEP (United Nations Environment Programme)

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220. How many countries share Lake Tanganyika?

a) Two
b) Three
c) Four
d) Five

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Answer: c) Four

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221. Which of the following countries DOES NOT share Lake Tanganyika?

a) Burundi
b) Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)
c) Zambia
d) Kenya

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Answer: d) Kenya

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222. Who is funding the Lake Tanganyika conservation project?

a) World Bank
b) Global Environment Facility
c) African Union
d) European Union

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Answer: b) Global Environment Facility (GEF)

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223. India has secured a 9,000 sq km exploration block in which country for Copper and Cobalt exploration?

a) Chile
b) Zambia
c) Australia
d) Peru

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Answer: b) Zambia

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224. Which state is the leading producer of copper in India?

a) Rajasthan
b) Jharkhand
c) Madhya Pradesh
d) Odisha

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Answer: c) Madhya Pradesh

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225. What was India’s domestic copper ore production in 2023-24?

a) 2.5 million tonnes
b) 3.78 million tonnes
c) 4.6 million tonnes
d) 5.2 million tonnes

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Answer: b) 3.78 million tonnes

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226. Which of the following copper mines is located in Madhya Pradesh?

a) Khetri
b) Malanjkhand
c) Surda
d) Banwas

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Answer: b) Malanjkhand

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227. Which two states are the top producers of copper in India?

a) Rajasthan and Jharkhand
b) Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan
c) Odisha and Karnataka
d) Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu

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Answer: b) Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan

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228. Khetri and Kolihan copper mines are located in which Indian state?

a) Madhya Pradesh
b) Rajasthan
c) Jharkhand
d) Chhattisgarh

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Answer: b) Rajasthan

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229. What percentage of global cobalt production comes from Africa?

a) 50%
b) 60%
c) 70%
d) 80%

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Answer: c) 70%

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230. What is Zambia’s global ranking in copper production?

a) 5th
b) 6th
c) 7th
d) 8th

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Answer: c) 7th

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231. Which country is the world’s largest producer of copper?

a) China
b) United States
c) Chile
d) Democratic Republic of Congo

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Answer: c) Chile

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232. What is the primary purpose of the U.S. Crypto Strategic Reserve?

a) To regulate cryptocurrency exchanges
b) To safeguard cryptocurrency assets for national security
c) To impose taxes on digital transactions
d) To replace traditional banking with crypto-based financial services

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Answer: b) To safeguard cryptocurrency assets for national security

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233. Which of the following cryptocurrencies is NOT included in the U.S. Crypto Strategic Reserve?

a) Bitcoin
b) Ethereum
c) Dogecoin
d) Solana

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Answer: c) Dogecoin

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234. Which Indian state’s cabinet recently approved a draft law banning non-residents from buying agricultural land in 11 districts?

a) Himachal Pradesh
b) Uttarakhand
c) Rajasthan
d) Sikkim

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Answer: b) Uttarakhand

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235. Which two districts in Uttarakhand are exempt from the new land purchase restrictions for non residents?

a) Dehradun and Nainital
b) Haridwar and Udham Singh Nagar
c) Almora and Chamoli
d) Tehri Garhwal and Pauri Garhwal

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Answer: b) Haridwar and Udham Singh Nagar

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236. Which two CPSEs were recently granted Navratna status by the Union Government?

a) ONGC and BHEL
b) IRCTC and IRFC
c) NTPC and SAIL
d) HAL and GAIL

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Answer: b) IRCTC and IRFC

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237. How many CPSEs now hold the Navratna status after the inclusion of IRCTC and IRFC?

a) 24
b) 25
c) 26
d) 30

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Answer: c) 26

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238. Which department under the Ministry of Finance grants Navratna status to eligible CPSEs?

a) Department of Economic Affairs
b) Department of Public Enterprises
c) Department of Expenditure
d) Department of Revenue

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Answer: b) Department of Public Enterprises

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239. What is the investment autonomy limit for a Navratna CPSE without requiring government approval?

a) ₹500 Crore or 10% of their net worth
b) ₹1000 Crore or 15% of their net worth
c) ₹2000 Crore or 20% of their net worth
d) ₹5000 Crore or 25% of their net worth

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Answer: b) ₹1000 Crore or 15% of their net worth

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240. Which of the following is NOT a criterion for a CPSE to achieve Navratna status?

a) Must be a Miniratna-I CPSE with a positive net worth
b) Must have at least 4 independent directors on its board
c) Must achieve an “Excellent” or “Very Good” MoU rating in at least 3 of the last 5 years
d) Must generate at least ₹10,000 Crore in annual revenue

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Answer: d) Must generate at least ₹10,000 Crore in annual revenue

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241. What does BMI stand for in the context of assessing obesity?

a) Body Mass Indicator
b) Body Measurement Index
c) Body Mass Index
d) Balanced Metabolism Index

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Answer: c) Body Mass Index

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242. Which BMI range is considered normal for an adult?

a) 16.0 – 18.4
b) 18.5 – 24.9
c) 25.0 – 29.9
d) 30.0 – 35.0

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Answer: b) 18.5 – 24.9

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243. Which initiative focuses on reducing malnutrition, stunting, and anemia in India?

a) Fit India Movement
b) Mission Poshan 2.0
c) Eat Right India Movement
d) RUCO Initiative

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Answer: b) Mission Poshan 2.0

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244. What is the primary objective of the Fit India Movement?

a) Encouraging citizens to incorporate fitness into their daily routines
b) Reducing obesity through strict dietary regulations
c) Promoting the consumption of organic food
d) Preventing non-communicable diseases through vaccinations

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Answer: a) Encouraging citizens to incorporate fitness into their daily routines

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245. What is the purpose of the RUCO (Repurpose Used Cooking Oil) Initiative?

a) Encouraging the reuse of cooking oil to reduce wastage
b) Ensuring the safe disposal of used cooking oil and converting it into biodiesel
c) Reducing sugar and salt intake in processed foods
d) Promoting healthy oil alternatives in the food industry

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Answer: b) Ensuring the safe disposal of used cooking oil and converting it into biodiesel

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246. The ‘Aaj Se Thoda Kam’ Campaign by FSSAI encourages people to:

a) Reduce food wastage
b) Eat smaller meal portions
c) Gradually reduce fat, sugar, and salt intake in their diets
d) Increase water consumption for better digestion

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Answer: c) Gradually reduce fat, sugar, and salt intake in their diets

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247. According to NFHS-5 (2019-21), what percentage of Indian women are overweight or obese?

a) 20%
b) 22.9%
c) 24%
d) 25.5%

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Answer: c) 24%

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248. As per NFHS-5, what percentage of Indian men are overweight or obese?

a) 20%
b) 21.5%
c) 22.9%
d) 24%

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Answer: c) 22.9%

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249. Between NFHS-4 (2015-16) and NFHS-5 (2019-21), how did the percentage of overweight children under 5 change?

a) Decreased from 3.4% to 2.1%
b) Increased from 2.1% to 3.4%
c) Remained the same at 2.1%
d) Increased from 3.1% to 4.2%

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Answer: b) Increased from 2.1% to 3.4%

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250. What is the Body Mass Index (BMI) threshold for a person to be classified as overweight?

a) 18.5
b) 24.9
c) 25
d) 30

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Answer: c) 25

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251. According to BMI classification, at what BMI is a person considered obese?

a) 25
b) 27.5
c) 29.9
d) 30

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Answer: d) 30

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252. What is the official name of the Academy Awards?

a) Golden Globe Awards
b) Academy Award of Excellence
c) Academy Awards
d) Hollywood Film Awards

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Answer: C) Academy Awards

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253. In which year were the Academy Awards established?

a) 1929
b) 1935
c) 1947
d) 1952

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Answer: a) 1929

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254. What is the official name of the golden statuette awarded to winners at the Academy Awards?

a) Golden TroAphy of Excellence
b) Academy Award of Merit
c) Hollywood Achievement Award
d) Oscar Statuette

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Answer: b) Academy Award of Merit

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255. Who designed the Academy Award statuette?

a) George Stanley
b) Cedric Gibbons
c) Walt Disney
d) Steven Spielberg

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Answer: b) Cedric Gibbons

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256. Which company has been manufacturing the Academy Award statuette since 2016?

a) Hollywood Arts Inc.
b) MGM Studios
c) UAP (Urban Art Projects) Polich Tallix
d) Golden Statuette Foundry

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Answer: c) UAP (Urban Art Projects) Polich Tallix

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257. Which was the first non-dialogue animated film to win Best Animated Feature at the Academy Awards?

a) Soul
b) Flow
c) Coco
d) Inside Out

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Answer: b) Flow

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258. Who became the first Black person to win Best Costume Design at the Academy Awards?

a) Ruth E. Carter
b) Paul Tazewell
c) Ann Roth
d) Jenny Beavan

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Answer: b) Paul Tazewell

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259. Who holds the record for winning the most acting Oscars?

a) Meryl Streep
b) Daniel Day-Lewis
c) Katharine Hepburn
d) Jack Nicholson

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Answer: c) Katharine Hepburn

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260. What was India’s first submission for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film?

a) Lagaan
b) Salaam Bombay!
c) Mother India
d) Pather Panchali

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Answer: c) Mother India

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261. 1st Conference for Women Peacekeepers marks the 25th anniversary of which UN Security Council Resolution?

a) 1267
b) 1325
c) 1540
d) 1373

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Answer: b) 1325

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262. What was the theme of the 1st Conference for Women Peacekeepers?

a) Women in Conflict Resolution
b) Women in Peacekeeping: A Global South Perspective
c) Empowering Women in Defense
d) Women and Security in the 21st Century

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Answer: b) Women in Peacekeeping: A Global South Perspective

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263. Which organizations collaborated to organize the 1st Conference for Women Peacekeepers?

a) Ministry of Home Affairs and UN Peacekeeping Mission
b) Ministry of External Affairs, Ministry of Defence, and Centre for United Nations Peacekeeping
c) United Nations and NATO
d) Ministry of Women and Child Development and Ministry of Defence

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Answer: b) Ministry of External Affairs, Ministry of Defence, and Centre for United Nations Peacekeeping

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264. In which year was the UN Security Council Resolution 1325 adopted?

a) 1995
b) 2000
c) 2010
d) 2020

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Answer: b) 2000

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265. Which body established the Interagency Taskforce on Women, Peace, and Security to implement Resolution 1325?

a) UN Security Council
b) Interagency Network on Women and Gender Equality (IANWGE)
c) UN General Assembly
d) NATO

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Answer: b) Interagency Network on Women and Gender Equality (IANWGE)

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266. India is the __ largest contributor of women peacekeepers to the UN.

a) 5th
b) 8th
c) 11th
d) 15th

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Answer: c) 11th

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267. In which year did India deploy the first all-female formed police unit to Liberia?

a) 1999
b) 2005
c) 2007
d) 2010

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Answer: c) 2007

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268. Who was the first Indian peacekeeper to receive the UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award?

a) Major Radhika Sen
b) Major Suman Gawani
c) Dr. Kiran Bedi
d) Captain Tania Shergill

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Answer: b) Major Suman Gawani

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269. Who was the first Indian woman to serve as a UN Police Adviser?

a) Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw
b) Dr. Kiran Bedi
c) Indira Banerjee
d) Major Priya Jhingan

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Answer: b) Dr. Kiran Bedi

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270. When was UN Peacekeeping founded?

a) 1919
b) 1945
c) 1950
d) 1965

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Answer: b) 1945

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271. What are UN Peacekeepers commonly known as?

a) Red Caps
b) White Helmets
c) Blue Berets or Blue Helmets
d) Green Shields

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Answer: c) Blue Berets or Blue Helmets

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272. What is the primary role of UN Peacekeeping forces?

a) Conduct military offensives
b) Help countries transition from conflict to peace
c) Oversee international trade agreements
d) Implement economic sanctions

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Answer: b) Help countries transition from conflict to peace

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273. In which year did UN Peacekeeping receive the Nobel Peace Prize?

a) 1954
b) 1972
c) 1988
d) 2001

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Answer: c) 1988

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274. When is the International Day of UN Peacekeepers observed?

a) April 24
b) May 29
c) June 5
d) October 24

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Answer: b) May 29

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275. What was the first UN Peacekeeping mission?

a) United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL)
b) United Nations Truce Supervision Organization (UNTSO)
c) United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)
d) United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP)

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Answer: b) United Nations Truce Supervision Organization (UNTSO)

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276. What is the theme for the International Day of UN Peacekeepers 2024?

a) Women in Peacekeeping: A Global Perspective
b) Fit for Future, Building Better Together
c) Strengthening Global Security through Peacekeeping
d) A Legacy of Service and Sacrifice

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Answer: b) Fit for Future, Building Better Together

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277. What is the main objective of the Regional 3R and Circular Economy Forum?

a) To promote global trade agreements
b) To enhance military cooperation among Asia-Pacific countries
c) To promote sustainable waste management and circular economy initiatives
d) To regulate carbon emissions in Europe

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Answer: c) To promote sustainable waste management and circular economy initiatives

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278. When was the Regional 3R (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) and Circular Economy Forum launched?

a) 2005
b) 2009
c) 2015
d) 2020

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Answer: b) 2009

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279. What is the theme of the 12th Regional 3R and Circular Economy Forum for 2025?

a) Waste Management for a Better Future
b) Reducing Pollution through Innovation
c) Realizing Circular Societies Towards Achieving SDGs and Carbon Neutrality in Asia-Pacific
d) Sustainable Recycling for Economic Growth

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Answer: c) Realizing Circular Societies Towards Achieving SDGs and Carbon Neutrality in Asia-Pacific

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280. Where is the 12th Regional 3R and Circular Economy Forum being held?

a) New Delhi
b) Tokyo
c) Bangkok
d) Jaipur

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Answer: d) Jaipur

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281. Which ministry of the Indian government is organizing the 12th Regional 3R and Circular Economy Forum?

a) Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change
b) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
c) Ministry of External Affairs
d) Ministry of Commerce and Industry

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Answer: b) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs

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282. What is the primary focus of the Hanoi 3R Declaration (2013-2023)?

a) Strengthening military cooperation in Asia-Pacific
b) Promoting a resource-efficient and circular economy
c) Regulating global financial markets
d) Expanding free trade agreements in Southeast Asia

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Answer: b) Promoting a resource-efficient and circular economy

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283. How many voluntary goals were outlined in the Hanoi 3R Declaration (2013-2023)?

a) 10
b) 20
c) 33
d) 50

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Answer: c) 33

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284. What is the primary focus of the Jaipur 3R Declaration (2025-2034)?

a) Mandatory waste management laws
b) Non-binding commitment for resource efficiency and sustainable urban growth
c) Establishing international trade regulations
d) Reducing carbon emissions through global taxation

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Answer: b) Non-binding commitment for resource efficiency and sustainable urban growth

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285. The “Cities Coalition for Circularity” was launched by which country?

a) Japan
b) United States
c) India
d) China

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Answer: c) India

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286. CITIIS 2.0 is a sub-component of which initiative?

a) Make in India
b) Digital India
c) Smart Cities Mission
d) Green Hydrogen Mission

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Answer: c) Smart Cities Mission

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287. Where was the world’s largest wildlife rehabilitation center, Vantara, inaugurated?

A) Rajasthan
B) Gujarat
C) Madhya Pradesh
D) Karnataka

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Answer: B) Gujarat

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288. In which city of Gujarat is the Vantara Wildlife Rehabilitation Center located?

A) Ahmedabad
B) Surat
C) Jamnagar
D) Rajkot

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Answer: C) Jamnagar

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289. What is Microsoft’s Dragon Copilot AI designed for?

A) Cybersecurity
B) Financial analysis
C) Healthcare assistance
D) Virtual reality gaming

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Answer: C) Healthcare assistance

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290. Under which Microsoft service is Dragon Copilot being introduced?

A) Microsoft Azure AI
B) Microsoft Cloud for Healthcare
C) Microsoft 365 AI Suite
D) Microsoft Dynamics

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Answer: B) Microsoft Cloud for Healthcare

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291. When is Jan Aushadhi Diwas celebrated?

A) March 1
B) March 5
C) March 7
D) March 10

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Answer: C) March 7

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292. What is the theme of 7th Jan Aushadhi Diwas 2025?

A) Affordable Medicines for All
B) Ek Kadam Matri Shakti Ki Ore
C) Quality Healthcare for Every Citizen
D) Aushadhi Seva for Bharat

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Answer: B) Ek Kadam Matri Shakti Ki Ore

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293. Jan Aushadhi Diwas is part of which scheme?

A) Ayushman Bharat
B) Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana
C) PM Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana
D) Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana

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Answer: C) PM Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana

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294. Which ministry leads the PM Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana?

A) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
B) Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
C) Ministry of Pharmaceuticals
D) Ministry of Women and Child Development

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Answer: B) Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers

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295. What is the primary goal of the Jan Aushadhi initiative?

A) Provide free healthcare facilities
B) Promote telemedicine services
C) Encourage the use of generic medicines
D) Develop new vaccines

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Answer: C) Encourage the use of generic medicines

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296. Where did China’s geologists discover 1 million tonnes of Thorium?

A) Tibet
B) Xinjiang
C) Mongolia
D) Yunnan

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Answer: C) Inner Mongolia

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297. What is the capacity of China’s first approved Thorium Molten Salt Reactor Power Plant?

A) 5 MW
B) 10 MW
C) 50 MW
D) 100 MW

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Answer: B) 10 MW

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298. Which country holds the largest Thorium reserves in the world?

A) China
B) India
C) USA
D) Australia

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Answer: B) India

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299. In which Indian states are the major Thorium deposits found?

A) Gujarat and Maharashtra
B) Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh
C) Kerala, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh
D) West Bengal, Bihar, Assam, and Tripura

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Answer: C) Kerala, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh

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300. What is the primary objective of the Sashakt Panchayat-Netri Abhiyan?

A) Providing financial aid to rural women
B) Strengthening women leaders in Panchayati Raj Institutions
C) Promoting entrepreneurship among women
D) Increasing women’s participation in sports

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Answer: B) Strengthening women leaders in Panchayati Raj Institutions

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301. Which ministry is responsible for implementing the Sashakt Panchayat-Netri Abhiyan?

A) Ministry of Rural Development
B) Ministry of Women and Child Development
C) Ministry of Panchayati Raj
D) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

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Answer: C) Ministry of Panchayati Raj

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302. Sashakt Panchayat-Netri Abhiyan is an initiative for:

A) Urban women entrepreneurs
B) Women’s employment in the IT sector
C) Women empowerment in rural governance
D) Increasing literacy rates among women

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Answer: C) Women empowerment in rural governance

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303. When was Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan Yojana launched?

A) 2018
B) 2019
C) 2020
D) 2021

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Answer: B) 2019

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304. Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan Yojana provides a minimum monthly pension of:

A) ₹2000
B) ₹2500
C) ₹3000
D) ₹3500

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Answer: C) ₹3000

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305. Which organization manages the pension fund for this scheme?

A) Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO)
B) State Bank of India (SBI)
C) Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC)
D) Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

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Answer: C) Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC)

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306. Which ministry is responsible for the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan Yojana?

A) Ministry of Finance
B) Ministry of Labour and Employment
C) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
D) Ministry of Rural Development

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Answer: B) Ministry of Labour and Employment

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307. In which year was the UN’s World Food Programme (WFP) founded?

A) 1945
B) 1951
C) 1961
D) 1975

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Answer: C) 1961

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308. Where is the headquarters of the World Food Programme (WFP) located?

A) Geneva, Switzerland
B) Rome, Italy
C) New York, USA
D) Paris, France

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Answer: B) Rome, Italy

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309. World Food Programme primarily focuses on:

A) Global Trade Policies
B) Hunger Eradication and Food Security
C) Environmental Conservation
D) Nuclear Disarmament

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Answer: B) Hunger Eradication and Food Security

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310. Which report is published by the WFP?

A) Global Hunger Index
B) Global Report on Food Crisis
C) Human Development Report
D) State of Food Security and Nutrition Report

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Answer: B) Global Report on Food Crisis

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311. What is the primary reason for Kerala’s opposition to offshore mineral mining?

A) Economic benefits for private companies
B) Potential destruction of marine life and livelihoods
C) Increase in industrialization along the coast
D) Promotion of deep-sea tourism

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Answer: B) Potential destruction of marine life and livelihoods

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312. Which ministry is responsible for the Offshore Areas Mineral Act amendments?

A) Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change
B) Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying
C) Ministry of Mines
D) Ministry of Commerce & Industry

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Answer: C) Ministry of Mines

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313. Which act was recognized as a fundamental right in the Supreme Court ruling on visually impaired candidates?

A) Right to Education Act, 2009
B) Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016
C) Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993
D) National Policy for Persons with Disabilities, 2006

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Answer: B) Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016

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314. Supreme Court struck down which rule from the Madhya Pradesh Judicial Service Examination Rules, 1994?

A) Rule 9A
B) Rule 6A
C) Rule 12B
D) Rule 4C

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Answer: B) Rule 6A

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315. Which constitutional articles were cited to declare the exclusion of visually impaired candidates as unconstitutional?

A) Article 19 and Article 21
B) Article 14 and Article 15
C) Article 32 and Article 39
D) Article 51A and Article 368

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Answer: B) Article 14 and Article 15

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316. According to the 2011 Census, what percentage of India’s total population consists of Persons with Disabilities (PwDs)?

A) 1.5%
B) 2.21%
C) 3.5%
D) 4.8%

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Answer: B) 2.21%

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317. Which Article in the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) advocates for public assistance in cases of unemployment, old age, sickness, and disability?

A) Article 39
B) Article 41
C) Article 45
D) Article 48

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Answer: B) Article 41

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318. Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016, primarily aims to:

A) Provide only financial aid to PwDs
B) Ensure equal opportunities, protect rights, and enable full participation of PwDs
C) Promote separate education systems for PwDs
D) Establish private institutions for PwDs

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Answer: B) Ensure equal opportunities, protect rights, and enable full participation of PwDs

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319. Mental Health Care Act, 2017, is aimed at:

A) Only providing employment opportunities for PwDs
B) Ensuring insurance coverage for PwDs
C) Protecting the rights and dignity of persons with mental illness
D) Establishing special education policies for PwDs

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Answer: C) Protecting the rights and dignity of persons with mental illness

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320. By what percentage did India’s agricultural exports grow from April-December 2023 to April December 2024?

A) 4.2%
B) 5.8%
C) 6.5%
D) 7.3%

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Answer: C) 6.5%

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321. What was the value of India’s agricultural exports during April-December 2024?

A) $35.2 Billion
B) $37.5 Billion
C) $24.6 Billion
D) $29.3 Billion

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Answer: B) $37.5 Billion

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322. How much did India’s agricultural imports rise in April-December 2024 compared to the same period in 2023?

A) 12.4%
B) 15.9%
C) 18.7%
D) 20.3%

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Answer: C) 18.7%

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323. What was India’s agricultural trade surplus in April-December 2024?

A) $10.6 Billion
B) $8.2 Billion
C) $6.9 Billion
D) $12.5 Billion

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Answer: B) $8.2 Billion

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324. Which agricultural commodity remains India’s No. 1 export despite a decline in demand?

A) Rice
B) Marine Products
C) Cotton
D) Wheat

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Answer: B) Marine Products

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325. What was the main reason for the decline in India’s sugar and wheat exports from $5.8 billion to $2.8 billion in 2023-24?

A) Poor quality of crops
B) Trade disputes with major buyers
C) Government restrictions due to food security concerns
D) Climate change affecting production

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Answer: C) Government restrictions due to food security concerns

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326. By how much have India’s cotton exports fallen from 2011-12 to 2023-24?

A) From $5.6 billion to $2.3 billion
B) From $4.3 billion to $1.1 billion
C) From $6.2 billion to $3.5 billion
D) From $3.8 billion to $1.5 billion

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Answer: B) From $4.3 billion to $1.1 billion

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327. What factor contributed to the recent surge in coffee and tobacco exports from India?

A) Increased government subsidies
B) Adverse weather affecting key producers like Brazil, Vietnam, and Zimbabwe
C) Rising domestic demand
D) Trade agreements with the European Union

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Answer: B) Adverse weather affecting key producers like Brazil, Vietnam, and Zimbabwe

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328. India is the world’s leading exporter of which of the following spices?

A) Cardamom, Ginger, Black Pepper
B) Chilli, Mint Products, Cumin, Turmeric, Coriander, Fennel
C) Nutmeg, Clove, Aniseed
D) Saffron, Asafoetida, Caraway

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Answer: B) Chilli, Mint Products, Cumin, Turmeric, Coriander, Fennel

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329. India has now become a net importer of which of the following commodities?

A) Wheat
B) Cotton
C) Rice
D) Coffee

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Answer: B) Cotton

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330. Which factor contributed significantly to the rise in edible oil imports in India?

A) Poor domestic demand
B) High global prices post-Ukraine war
C) Increase in export restrictions
D) Favorable import tariffs

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Answer: B) High global prices post-Ukraine war

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331. Which region is the largest market for Indian agricultural exports?

A) Europe
B) Africa
C) Asia
D) North America

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Answer: C) Asia

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332. Which two countries each imported USD 3 billion worth of Indian agricultural products in 2023?

A) US and UK
B) China and UAE
C) Germany and France
D) Japan and Australia

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Answer: B) China and UAE

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333. Which country imported USD 2.6 billion worth of Indian agricultural products in 2023?

A) Vietnam
B) Brazil
C) Saudi Arabia
D) Canada

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Answer: A) Vietnam

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334. What percentage of India’s agricultural imports come from the Global South?

A) 35%
B) 42%
C) 48%
D) 55%

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Answer: C) 48%

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335. Which of the following countries is NOT a major supplier of agricultural imports to India?

A) Brazil
B) China
C) Mexico
D) Japan

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Answer: D) Japan

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336. Which country is NOT among the top 3 developed economy suppliers of agricultural imports to India?

A) United States
B) Netherlands
C) Germany
D) Canada

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Answer: D) Canada

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337. Which of these countries is a major agricultural import partner of India from the Global South?

A) Indonesia
B) France
C) Australia
D) Russia

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Answer: A) Indonesia

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