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This Current Affairs Quiz of February Month 2025 features carefully selected multiple-choice questions covering topics like politics, economics, sports, science, and more. Whether you’re preparing for competitive exams or want to stay informed, this quiz offers a comprehensive review of February 2025 significant happenings.
February 2025 Current Affairs Quiz
1. EAST reactor, which achieved a major milestone in fusion energy, is located in which country?
(a) United States
(b) China
(c) Japan
(d) Russia
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Answer: B) China
2. What is the primary focus of the EAST reactor’s research?
(a) Solar energy
(b) Nuclear fission
(c) Fusion energy
(d) Wind energy
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Answer: C) Fusion energy
3. Where has the US President ordered the creation of a new migrant detention center?
(a) California
(b) Guantánamo Bay
(c) Texas
(d) Florida
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Answer: B) Guantánamo Bay
4. U.S. Naval Station at Guantánamo Bay was established in which year?
(a) 1898
(b) 1903
(c) 1920
(d) 1945
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Answer: B) 1903
5. What does ECOWAS stand for?
(a) Economic Council of Western African States
(b) Economic Cooperation of West African States
(c) Economic Community of West African States
(d) Economic Cooperation Organization of West Africa
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Answer: C) Economic Community of West African States
6. When was ECOWAS established?
(a) 1985
(b) 1975
(c) 1990
(d) 2000
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Answer: B) 1975
7. What is the primary aim of ECOWAS?
(a) To reduce military conflicts in West Africa
(b) To promote economic cooperation and development
(c) To enforce political unity
(d) To establish a single currency in West Africa
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Answer: B) To promote economic cooperation and development
8. Where is the headquarters of ECOWAS located?
(a) Lagos, Nigeria
(b) Accra, Ghana
(c) Dakar, Senegal
(d) Abuja, Nigeria
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Answer: D) Abuja, Nigeria
9. How many member states are part of ECOWAS?
(a) 10
(b) 15
(c) 12
(d) 20
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Answer: C) 12
10. Which country hosted the Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit?
(a) Nigeria
(b) Tanzania
(c) South Africa
(d) Kenya
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Answer: B) Tanzania
11. What is the primary goal of the Mission 300 initiative?
(a) To provide free electricity to all African nations
(b) To provide electricity access to 300 million people in Sub-Saharan Africa by 2030
(c) To reduce energy prices in Africa
(d) To create a unified African energy grid
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Answer: B) To provide electricity access to 300 million people in Sub-Saharan Africa by 2030
12. Which of the following organizations was NOT a host of the Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit?
(a) African Union
(b) African Development Bank
(c) World Bank
(d) United Nations
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Answer: D) United Nations
13. What is the NVS-02 satellite a part of?
(a) India’s Mars mission
(b) Second-generation satellites of NavIC
(c) Global communication system
(d) Earth’s observation program
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Answer: B) Second-generation satellites of NavIC
14. Which organization launched the OTT platform WAVES?
A. Doordarshan
B. Prasar Bharati
C. India TV
D. BSNL
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Answer: B) Prasar Bharati
15. What does the VISION portal stand for?
A. Virtual Integrated Student Outreach Network
B. Viksit Bharat Initiative for Student Innovation and Outreach Network
C. Visionary Integration for Student Outreach and Networking
D. Virtual International School Online Network
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Answer: B) Viksit Bharat Initiative for Student Innovation and Outreach Network
16. Where is the MeerKAT radio telescope located?
A. China
B. South Africa
C. Namibia
D. Australia
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Answer: B) South Africa
17. Which organization is taking the initiative to host the ICA General Assembly and Global Cooperative Conference in India?
A. Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO)
B. National Cooperative Union of India (NCUI)
C. Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)
D. Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI)
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Answer: A) Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO)
18. When was the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) founded?
A. 1890
B. 1900
C. 1895
D. 1910
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Answer: C) 1895
19. When is World Fisheries Day observed?
A. 21st October
B. 21st November
C. 1st December
D. 5th June
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Answer: B) 21st November
20. What is the primary goal of the IMO-FAO GloLitter Partnership Project?
A. To promote sustainable fishing practices
B. To combat marine plastic litter
C. To regulate maritime shipping routes
D. To protect endangered marine species
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Answer: B) To combat marine plastic litter
21. Where was the 11th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) held?
A. Hanoi, Vietnam
B. Vientiane, Laos
C. Jakarta, Indonesia
D. Manila, Philippines
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Answer: B) Vientiane, Laos
22. How many Dialogue Partners does ASEAN have in the ADMM-Plus framework?
A. 5
B. 7
C. 8
D. 10
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Answer: C) 8
23. What is the primary goal of the ADMM-Plus?
A. To regulate trade agreements between ASEAN countries
B. To strengthen security and defence cooperation for peace, stability, and development in the region
C. To promote economic partnerships
D. To discuss climate change impacts in Southeast Asia
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Answer: B) To strengthen security and defence cooperation for peace, stability, and development in the region
24. Which of the following countries is NOT a Dialogue Partner of ASEAN in the ADMM-Plus framework?
A. India
B. United States
C. Brazil
D. China
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Answer: C) Brazil
25. Where was the Global Soil Conference 2024 held?
A. Mumbai
B. New Delhi
C. Kolkata
D. Bengaluru
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Answer: B) New Delhi
26. What was the theme of the Global Soil Conference 2024?
A. Sustainable Agriculture for the Future
B. Caring Soils Beyond Food Security: Climate Change Mitigation & Ecosystem Services
C. Soil Fertility and Agricultural Productivity
D. Protecting Oceans and Soil Health
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Answer: B) Caring Soils Beyond Food Security: Climate Change Mitigation & Ecosystem Services
27. Which organization is responsible for the construction of the new Teesta River Bridge?
(a) Indian Railways
(b) National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)
(c) Border Roads Organisation (BRO)
(d) Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH)
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Answer: C
28. Under which project is the Teesta River Bridge being constructed?
(a) Project Samarth
(b) Project Vikas
(c) Project Swastik
(d) Project Teesta
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Answer: C
29. Which state recently approved a pilot project for controlled cannabis cultivation?
(a) Uttarakhand
(b) Himachal Pradesh
(c) Madhya Pradesh
(d) Jammu & Kashmir
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Answer: B
30. Under which act was cannabis cultivation banned in India?
(a) Indian Penal Code 1860
(b) Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act 1985
(c) Environment Protection Act 1986
(d) Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940
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Answer: B
31. Cannabis crop has been considered a ‘__‘ crop.
(a) Million Dollar
(b) Billion Dollar
(c) Trillion Dollar
(d) Billion Pound
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Answer: C
32. Who has been selected as the pilot for Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4)?
(a) Rakesh Sharma
(b) Shubhanshu Shukla
(c) Kalpana Chawla
(d) Sunita Williams
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Answer: B
33. Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) will be organized by Axiom Space in collaboration with which space
agency?
(a) ISRO
(b) NASA
(c) ESA
(d) Roscosmos
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Answer: B
34. In addition to the first Indian astronaut, which other country’s astronauts will be sent to the ISS
on Ax-4?
(a) France and Germany
(b) Poland and Hungary
(c) Italy and Canada
(d) Brazil and Mexico
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Answer: B
35. During which mission did two Indian Navy officers cross Point Nemo in the Southern Pacific
Ocean?
(a) Operation Vijay
(b) Navika Sagar Parikrama – II
(c) INS Vikramaditya Expedition
(d) Sagar Parikrama – I
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Answer: B
36. What is the significance of Point Nemo?
(a) It is the point closest to the equator.
(b) It is the point farthest from any landmass on Earth.
(c) It is the location of the world’s largest coral reef.
(d) It is the deepest point in the Pacific Ocean.
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Answer: B
37. Point Nemo is located in which ocean?
(a) Atlantic Ocean
(b) Indian Ocean
(c) Southern Pacific Ocean
(d) Arctic Ocean
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Answer: C
38. What is the main purpose of establishing the Bharat Sovereign Wealth Fund in India?
(a) To promote tourism
(b) To unlock untapped national wealth
(c) To support local businesses
(d) To fund the space program
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Answer: B
39. Which of the following is the world’s largest Sovereign Wealth Fund (SWF)?
(a) China Investment Corporation
(b) Abu Dhabi Investment Authority
(c) Norway Government Pension Fund Global
(d) Kuwait Investment Authority
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Answer: C
40. What is the amount involved in the 6-month USD/INR Buy/Sell Swap Auction conducted by the
RBI?
(a) $2 Billion
(b) $5 Billion
(c) $10 Billion
(d) $1 Billion
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Answer: B
41. When is the Economic Survey typically presented in relation to the Union Budget?
(a) A week before the Union Budget
(b) A day before the Union Budget
(c) On the same day as the Union Budget
(d) A week after the Union Budget
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Answer: B
42. Who prepares the Economic Survey?
(a) Ministry of External Affairs
(b) Economic Division under the Chief Economic Adviser’s supervision
(c) Ministry of Corporate Affairs
(d) Reserve Bank of India
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Answer: B
43. What is the primary focus of the Economic Survey?
(a) To highlight India’s military capabilities
(b) To assess India’s economic performance over the past year
(c) To provide foreign policy updates
(d) To announce new taxes and fiscal policies
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Answer: B
44. When was the first Economic Survey presented?
(a) 1947-48
(b) 1950-51
(c) 1960-61
(d) 1970-71
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Answer: B
45. In what year did the Economic Survey become a separate document from the Union Budget?
(a) 1950
(b) 1960
(c) 1964
(d) 1970
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Answer: C
46. What is the projected growth rate for India’s Real GDP in FY25 (2024-25)?
(a) 5.4%
(b) 6.4%
(c) 7.2%
(d) 6.8%
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Answer: B
47. What is the expected GDP growth rate for India in FY26 (2025-26)?
(a) 5.0-5.5%
(b) 6.3-6.8%
(c) 7.0-7.5%
(d) 6.0-6.3%
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Answer: B
48. What was the retail inflation rate for India from April to December 2024?
(a) 3.2%
(b) 4.9%
(c) 5.4%
(d) 6.2%
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Answer: B
49. By what percentage did Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows increase in FY25?
(a) 10.5%
(b) 15.0%
(c) 17.9%
(d) 20.3%
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Answer: C
50. What is India’s rank in global services exports?
(a) 5th
(b) 6th
(c) 7th
(d) 8th
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Answer: C
51. India ranks __ in global patent filings.
(a) 4th
(b) 5th
(c) 6th
(d) 7th
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Answer: C
52. What is the main goal of the National Geospatial Mission?
(a) To reduce government expenditure
(b) To modernize land records and enhance urban planning
(c) To improve global trade relations
(d) To enhance space exploration capabilities
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Answer: B) To modernize land records and enhance urban planning
53. What is the primary purpose of the ‘SwaRail’ SuperApp?
(a) To provide travel recommendations
(b) To streamline ticket bookings and railway services
(c) To offer discount coupons for travel
(d) To track railway infrastructure development
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Answer: B) To streamline ticket bookings and railway services
54. Which organization developed the ‘SwaRail’ SuperApp?
(a) Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)
(b) Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS)
(c) Ministry of Information Technology
(d) National Informatics Centre (NIC)
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Answer: B) Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS)
55. Which state’s health department has implemented the Supreme Court ruling granting terminally ill patients the right to die with dignity?
(a) Maharashtra
(b) Tamil Nadu
(c) Karnataka
(d) West Bengal
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Answer: Answer: C) Karnataka
56. Karnataka is the __ state to implement the Supreme Court’s directive regarding the right to die with dignity.
(a) 1st
(b) 2nd
(c) 3rd
(d) 4th
ica
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Answer: B) 2nd
57. Which state was the first to implement the Supreme Court’s ruling on the right to die with dignity?
(a) Kerala
(b) Maharashtra
(c) Tamil Nadu
(d) Goa
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Answer: A) Kerala
58. Which city will host the 9th Asian Winter Games in 2025?
(a) Beijing
(b) Harbin
(c) Tokyo
(d) Seoul
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Answer: B) Harbin
59. What is the emblem of the 9th Asian Winter Games in 2025?
(a) Snow Leopards
(b) Siberian Tigers
(c) Red Pandas
(d) Mountain Eagles
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Answer: B) Siberian Tigers
60. In what year did Harbin first host the Asian Winter Games?
(a) 1988
(b) 1996
(c) 2002
(d) 2010
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Answer: B) 1996
61. What is the slogan for the 9th Asian Winter Games in 2025?
(a) Winter Dreams, Asia’s Spirit
(b) Dream of Winter, Love among Asia
(c) Unity in Winter
(d) Asia’s Winter, One Dream
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Answer: B) Dream of Winter, Love among Asia
62. Which new game has been added to the 9th Asian Winter Games in 2025?
(a) Ice Climbing
(b) Ski Mountaineering
(c) Snowboarding
(d) Ice Sailing
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Answer: B) Ski Mountaineering
63. Which wetland from Jharkhand has been designated as a Ramsar Site for the first time?
(a) Sakkarakottai Bird Sanctuary
(b) Udhwa Lake
(c) Khecheopalri Lake
(d) Therthangal Bird Sanctuary
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Answer: B) Udhwa Lake
64. Which of the following wetlands is located in Sikkim and has been designated as a Ramsar Site?
(a) Sakkarakottai Bird Sanctuary
(b) Therthangal Bird Sanctuary
(c) Khecheopalri Lake
(d) Udhwa Lake
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Answer: C) Khecheopalri Lake
65. What is the main objective of the Bharatiya Bhasha Pustak Scheme announced in the Union Budget 2025-26?
(a) To provide free laptops to students
(b) To offer digital Indian language books to students
(c) To create a new education policy
(d) To promote English-medium education
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Answer: B) To offer digital Indian language books to students
66. Which initiative complements the Bharatiya Bhasha Pustak Scheme to enhance educational resources?
(a) Digital India initiative
(b) ASMITA initiative
(c) National Educational Policy 2020
(d) National Skill Development Programme
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Answer: B) ASMITA initiative
67. What is the primary objective of the ASMITA initiative?
(a) To introduce new foreign languages into the education system
(b) To promote and integrate Indian languages into the education system
(c) To create digital textbooks for students
(d) To develop technical books in English
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Answer: B) To promote and integrate Indian languages into the education system
68. How many books does the ASMITA initiative aim to develop in Indian languages over the next 5 years?
(a) 10,000
(b) 15,000
(c) 20,000
(d) 22,000
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Answer: D) 22,000
69. Which two organizations are collaborating for the ASMITA initiative?
(a) UGC and Ministry of Finance
(b) UGC and Bharatiya Bhasha Samiti
(c) Ministry of Education and Ministry of Culture
(d) Ministry of Education and National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)
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Answer: B) UGC and Bharatiya Bhasha Samit
70. What is the primary goal of the National Manufacturing Mission announced in the Union Budget 2025-26?
(a) To promote exports of Indian products
(b) To further the “Make in India” initiative
(c) To focus on digital transformation
(d) To enhance international partnerships in manufacturing
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Answer: B) To further the “Make in India” initiative
71. Which of the following is NOT one of the 5 focal areas of the National Manufacturing Mission?
(a) Ease and cost of doing business
(b) Future ready workforce for in-demand jobs
(c) Expanding foreign direct investments
(d) Availability of technology
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Answer: C) Expanding foreign direct investments
72. Under the National Manufacturing Mission, what new credit guarantee cover will be provided to MSMEs?
(a) Rs 2 Crore
(b) Rs 5 Crore
(c) Rs 10 Crore
(d) Rs 20 Crore
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Answer: C) Rs 10 Crore
73. Which of the following is NOT one of the four engines of development recognized in the Union Budget 2025-26?
(a) Agriculture
(b) Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)
(c) Technology
(d) Exports
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Answer: C) Technology
74. What is the theme of the Union Budget 2025-26?
(a) Atmanirbhar Bharat
(b) Sabka Vikas
(c) Digital India
(d) Sustainable Growth
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Answer: B) Sabka Vikas
75. Union Budget 2025-26 proposes development measures focusing on which of the following groups?
(a) Rich and business owners
(b) Poor, Youth, Farmers, and Women
(c) Urban residents only
(d) Corporate sectors only
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Answer: B) Poor, Youth, Farmers, and Women
76. Which scheme has been announced under the Union Budget 2025-26 to cover 100 low agricultural productivity districts?
(a) Pradhan Mantri Kisan Yojana
(b) Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana
(c) Atma Nirbharta in Pulses
(d) National Mission on High Yielding Seeds
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Answer: B) Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana
77. Which country has been recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) as the first African country to eliminate onchocerciasis?
(a) Nigeria
(b) Niger
(c) South Africa
(d) Kenya
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Answer: B) Niger
78. Onchocerciasis, also known as river blindness, primarily affects which parts of the body?
(a) Heart and lungs
(b) Skin and eyes
(c) Lungs and liver
(d) Bones and joints
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Answer: B) Skin and eyes
79. What is the name of the parasitic disease that causes river blindness?
(a) Plasmodium Falciparum
(b) Onchocerca Volvulus
(c) Malaria
(d) Toxoplasmosis
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Answer: B) Onchocerca Volvulus
80. Which other countries, aside from Niger, have successfully eradicated onchocerciasis before?
(a) Colombia, Ecuador, and Mexico
(b) Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, and Guatemala
(c) Brazil, Ecuador, Mexico, and Guatemala
(d) Brazil, South Africa, Colombia, and Mexico
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Answer: B) Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, and Guatemala
81. When is World Wetlands Day celebrated each year?
(a) February 1
(b) February 2
(c) March 22
(d) April 15
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Answer: B) February 2
82. What is the theme for World Wetlands Day 2025?
(a) Saving Wetlands for Future Generations
(b) Protecting Wetlands for Our Common Future
(c) Wetlands for a Greener Tomorrow
(d) Conservation of Wetlands for Biodiversity
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Answer: B) Protecting Wetlands for Our Common Future
83. Which organization or convention is associated with the celebration of World Wetlands Day?
(a) United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
(b) Ramsar Convention
(c) World Health Organization (WHO)
(d) Convention on Biological Diversity
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Answer: B) Ramsar Convention
84. Since when has India been a party to the Ramsar Convention?
(a) 1971
(b) 1982
(c) 1990
(d) 2000
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Answer: B) 1982
85. How many Ramsar Sites has India designated as of now?
(a) 50
(b) 89
(c) 102
(d) 150
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Answer: B) 89
86. What is the primary focus of the Gyan Bharatam Mission introduced in the Union Budget 2025-26?
(a) Development of digital libraries
(b) Survey, documentation, and conservation of India’s manuscript heritage
(c) Promotion of modern education in rural areas
(d) Creation of new universities
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Answer: B) Survey, documentation, and conservation of India’s manuscript heritage
87. How many manuscripts does the Gyan Bharatam Mission aim to cover for preservation and accessibility?
(a) 10 Lakh
(b) 50 Lakh
(c) 1 Crore
(d) 5 Crore
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Answer: C) 1 Crore
88. What is the allocated budget for the Gyan Bharatam Mission in the Union Budget 2025-26?
(a) ₹30 Crore
(b) ₹50 Crore
(c) ₹60 Crore
(d) ₹100 Crore
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Answer: C) ₹60 Crore
89. Which organization launched the National Manuscripts Mission in 2003?
(a) Ministry of Culture and Tourism
(b) Ministry of Education
(c) Ministry of Environment
(d) Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
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Answer: A) Ministry of Culture and Tourism
90. What is the main objective of the National Manuscripts Mission (2003)?
(a) To digitize all manuscripts worldwide
(b) To locate and preserve Indian manuscripts
(c) To promote manuscript research
(d) To translate ancient manuscripts into modern languages
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Answer: B) To locate and preserve Indian manuscripts
91. Where is the National Library of India located?
(a) New Delhi
(b) Kolkata
(c) Mumbai
(d) Chennai
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Answer: B) Kolkata
92. Who founded the Asiatic Society of Bengal, which works on the digitization of ancient manuscripts?
(a) Swami Vivekananda
(b) Sir William Jones
(c) Rabindranath Tagore
(d) Jawaharlal Nehru
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Answer: B) Sir William Jones
93. How much allocation has the Samudrayaan Mission received in the Union Budget 2025-26 for deep-sea exploration?
(a) ₹200 Crore
(b) ₹400 Crore
(c) ₹600 Crore
(d) ₹800 Crore
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Answer: C) ₹600 Crore
94. What is the primary objective of the Samudrayaan Mission?
(a) To explore the moon
(b) To study marine life in shallow oceans
(c) To send three people to a depth of 6000 meters in the ocean
(d) To develop new ocean technology
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Answer: C) To send three people to a depth of 6000 meters in the ocean
95. Which submersible is designed for the Samudrayaan Mission?
(a) MATSYA 3000
(b) MATSYA 6000
(c) Ocean Explorer
(d) Deep Dive 6000
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Answer: B) MATSYA 6000
96. Which ministry is responsible for the Samudrayaan Mission?
(a) Ministry of Defence
(b) Ministry of Earth Sciences
(c) Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change
(d) Ministry of Science and Technology
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Answer: B) Ministry of Earth Sciences
97. Which organization developed the MATSYA 6000 submersible used in the Samudrayaan Mission?
(a) Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
(b) National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT)
(c) Indian Navy
(d) DRDO
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Answer: B) National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT)
98. Which countries have carried out successful deep-ocean crewed missions similar to the Samudrayaan Mission?
(a) USA, Germany, Brazil
(b) Russia, China, Japan, France, and the US
(c) Japan, India, Australia
(d) Canada, Russia, UK
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Answer: B) Russia, China, Japan, France, and the US
99. When did India first introduce a Gender Budget Statement?
(a) 1993-94
(b) 2001-02
(c) 2005-06
(d) 2010-11
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Answer: C) 2005-06
100. When did India ratify the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW)?
(a) 1979
(b) 1985
(c) 1993
(d) 2000
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Answer: C) 1993
101. When did India first introduce a Gender Budget Statement?
(a) 1993-94
(b) 2001-02
(c) 2005-06
(d) 2010-11
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Answer: C) 2005-06
102. What is the total allocation for the Gender Budget for FY 2025-26?
(a) ₹2.5 Lakh Crore
(b) ₹4.49 Lakh Crore
(c) ₹5.00 Lakh Crore
(d) ₹6.10 Lakh Crore
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Answer: B) ₹4.49 Lakh Crore
103. What percentage of the total budget does the Gender Budget for FY 2025-26 represent?
(a) 5.50%
(b) 7.00%
(c) 8.86%
(d) 10.00%
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Answer: C) 8.86%
104. What makes the Gender Budget for FY 2025-26 significant in India’s history?
(a) It focuses exclusively on women’s education
(b) It is the largest-ever Gender Budget in India
(c) It includes a focus on children’s welfare
(d) It allocates resources for women’s entrepreneurship programs
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Answer: B) It is the largest-ever Gender Budget in India
105. In the 2024 Gender Gap Report, what is India’s rank out of 146 countries?
(a) 110th
(b) 120th
(c) 129th
(d) 135th
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Answer: C) 129th
106. What does SDG 5 focus on?
(a) Global Economic Development
(b) Gender Equality
(c) Environmental Sustainability
(d) Quality Education
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Answer: B) Gender Equality
107. When was the International Big Cat Alliance launched?
(a) 2021
(b) 2022
(c) 2023
(d) 2024
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Answer: C
108. What is the name of the military exercise that has begun between India and the Maldives?
(a) To protect all wildlife species in India
(b) To conserve 7 big cat species
(c) To promote eco-tourism in tiger habitats
(d) To support the global trade in big cat products
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Answer: B
109. Where is the headquarters of the International Big Cat Alliance located?
(a) United States
(b) Eswatini
(c) India
(d) Nicaragua
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Answer: C
110. How many countries are currently members of the International Big Cat Alliance?
(a) 10
(b) 15
(c) 27
(d) 50
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Answer: C
111. Which of the following countries has ratified the International Big Cat Alliance framework?
(a) China
(b) Russia
(c) Nicaragua
(d) Japan
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Answer: C
112. Which organization announced the Ocean Coordination Mechanism?
(a) United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
(b) Inter-Governmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO
(c) International Maritime Organization (IMO)
(d) World Oceanic Society
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Answer: B
113. What regions are primarily focused on by the Ocean Coordination Mechanism?
(a) Pacific Ocean and Arctic Region
(b) Caribbean and North Brazil Shelf
(c) Mediterranean Sea and South China Sea
(d) Antarctic and Southern Oceans
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Answer: B
114. Caribbean Sea is part of which larger ocean?
(a) Indian Ocean
(b) Arctic Ocean
(c) Atlantic Ocean
(d) Pacific Ocean
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Answer: C
115. Where is the Caribbean Sea located?
(a) South-West of the Pacific Ocean
(b) North of North America
(c) South-East of the Gulf of Mexico and North of South America
(d) East of Europe
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Answer: C
116. Which coral reef in the Caribbean Sea is the second largest in the world?
(a) Coral Triangle
(b) Mesoamerican Barrier Reef
(c) Red Sea Coral Reef
(d) Belize Barrier Reef
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Answer: B
117. Which of the following is the largest coral reef system in the world?
(a) Mesoamerican Barrier Reef
(b) Great Barrier Reef
(c) Solomon Islands Reef
(d) Palau Coral Reef
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Answer: B
118. What does DART stand for in NASA’s mission?
(a) Dynamic Asteroid Redirection Test
(b) Double Asteroid Redirection Test
(c) Direct Asteroid Repulsion Test
(d) Deep Asteroid Research and Test
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Answer: B
119. What was the primary goal of NASA’s DART mission?
(a) To study asteroid composition
(b) To test planetary defense by deflecting an asteroid
(c) To send a spacecraft to the Moon
(d) To study the surface of Mars
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Answer: B
120. What was the target of the DART spacecraft?
(a) Asteroid Apophis
(b) Asteroid Dimorphos
(c) Comet Halley
(d) Moon Phobos
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Answer: B
121. What is the target nuclear power capacity set by the government for 2047?
(a) 50 GW
(b) 75 GW
(c) 100 GW
(d) 150 GW
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Answer: C
122. How much funding has been allocated for research and development of Small Modular Reactors
(SMRs)?
(a) ₹10000 Crore
(b) ₹15000 Crore
(c) ₹20000 Crore
(d) ₹25000 Crore
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Answer: C
123. Which state has been approved for a 6×1208 MW Nuclear Plant in collaboration with the USA?
(a) Andhra Pradesh
(b) Maharashtra
(c) Gujarat
(d) Tamil Nadu
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Answer: A
124. What is the power capacity of the Bharat Small Reactors?
(a) 100 MW
(b) 220 MW
(c) 300 MW
(d) 500 MW
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Answer: B
125. What type of reactors are Bharat Small Reactors?
(a) Pressurized Heavy Water Reactors
(b) Gas-cooled Reactors
(c) Boiling Water Reactors
(d) Fast Breeder Reactors
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Answer: A
126. What is the maximum power capacity of a Bharat Small Modular Reactor (SMR)?
(a) 200 MW
(b) 250 MW
(c) 300 MW
(d) 350 MW
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Answer: C
127. What is the planned nuclear capacity expansion target for India by 2031-32?
(a) 10,480 MW
(b) 18,480 MW
(c) 22,480 MW
(d) 30,480 MW
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Answer: C
128. What joint venture was formed between NPCIL and NTPC for nuclear power plant development?
(a) NUCLEUS
(b) ASHVINI
(c) URANEX
(d) N-POWER
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Answer: B
129. What was the primary purpose behind the establishment of USAID in the 1960s?
(a) To regulate foreign trade
(b) To oversee and administer international humanitarian aid
(c) To manage military aid
(d) To promote international education
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Answer: B
130. What is India’s target for non-fossil fuel-based energy capacity by 2030?
(a) 300 GW
(b) 400 GW
(c) 500 GW
(d) 600 GW
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Answer: C
131. Which international agreement is India fulfilling by aligning with COP26 targets for energy?
(a) Kyoto Protocol
(b) Paris Agreement
(c) Geneva Climate Accord
(d) United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
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Answer: B
132. Which state in India will establish the country’s first Artificial Intelligence university?
(a) Karnataka
(b) Maharashtra
(c) Tamil Nadu
(d) Uttar Pradesh
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Answer: B
133. What is the primary goal of the International Big Cat Alliance?
(a) Malindo Exercise
(b) Ekuverin Exercise
(c) Dosti Military Drill
(d) Indra Military Exercise
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Answer: B
134. Ekuverin military exercise is being conducted between which two countries?
(a) India and Sri Lanka
(b) India and Bangladesh
(c) India and Maldives
(d) India and Nepal
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Answer: C
135. What did IIT Madras launch on World Cancer Day (4th February)?
(a) India’s first Cancer Research Centre
(b) Bharat Cancer Genome Atlas
(c) India’s National Cancer Database
(d) Cancer Awareness Campaign
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Answer: B
136. Which institution launched the Bharat Cancer Genome Atlas on World Cancer Day?
(a) AIIMS
(b) IIT Madras
(c) Indian Council of Medical Research
(d) Tata Memorial Centre
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Answer: B
137. World Cancer Day is observed on:
(a) February 1
(b) February 4
(c) March 5
(d) November 10
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Answer: B
138. What is the primary goal of China’s Chang’e-7 mission?
(a) To land humans on the Moon
(b) To explore the Moon’s South Pole for water resources
(c) To establish a lunar base
(d) To send satellites to orbit the Moon
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Answer: B
139. What innovative technology is part of China’s Chang’e-7 mission?
(a) A flying robot
(b) A lunar rover
(c) A space telescope
(d) A lunar lander with solar panels
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Answer: A
140. Where has India’s first White Tiger Breeding Centre been approved?
(a) Kanha National Park
(b) Rewa, Madhya Pradesh
(c) Sunderbans
(d) Jim Corbett National Park
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Answer: B
141. Who is the current head of the Central Zoo Authority?
(a) Narendra Modi
(b) Bhupender Yadav
(c) Amit Shah
(d) Prakash Javadekar
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Answer: B
142. Who became the first Black South African to win the Mrs. World title in 2025?
(a) Candice Abrahams
(b) Tshego Gaelae
(c) Lelethu Nkosi
(d) Zozibini Tunzi
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Answer: B
143. In which city was Tshego Gaelae crowned Mrs. World 2025?
(a) Johannesburg
(b) Cape Town
(c) Las Vegas
(d) Paris
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Answer: C
144. Tshego Gaelae is the second South African to win the Mrs. World title after:
(a) Zozibini Tunzi
(b) Lelethu Nkosi
(c) Candice Abrahams
(d) Pooja Batra
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Answer: C
145. Who was named the 1st Runner-Up at Mrs. World 2025?
(a) Ploy Panperm
(b) Tshego Gaelae
(c) Ishadi Amanda
(d) Viktoria Horshkova
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Answer: C
146. Which country’s representative, Ploy Panperm, was named the 2nd Runner-Up at Mrs. World 2025?
(a) Sri Lanka
(b) Thailand
(c) South Africa
(d) India
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Answer: B
147. Mrs. World, the pageant where Tshego Gaelae won, was founded in which year?
(a) 1975
(b) 1984
(c) 1990
(d) 2000
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Answer: B
148. How much has the Union Budget 2025-26 sanctioned for the IndiaAI Mission for the year 2025-26?
(a) Rs 1000 Crore
(b) Rs 2000 Crore
(c) Rs 5000 Crore
(d) Rs 10370 Crore
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Answer: B
149. What is the total outlay for the IndiaAI Mission as mentioned in the Union Budget 2025-26?
(a) Rs 5000 Crore
(b) Rs 10370 Crore
(c) Rs 20000 Crore
(d) Rs 15000 Crore
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Answer: B
150. How many Graphics Processing Units (GPUs) have been shortlisted for the IndiaAI Mission to set up AI Data Centres?
(a) 10000 GPUs
(b) 19000 GPUs
(c) 5000 GPUs
(d) 25000 GPUs
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Answer: B
151. What was the initial aim of the IndiaAI Mission regarding the procurement of GPUs?
(a) 15000 GPUs
(b) 5000 GPUs
(c) 10000 GPUs
(d) 20000 GPUs
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Answer: C
152. What is one of the key objectives of the IndiaAI Mission as mentioned in the Union Budget 2025-26?
(a) To develop AI-based medical tools
(b) To build a Domestic Large Language Model (LLM)
(c) To establish AI technology in global markets
(d) To enhance satellite communications
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Answer: B
153. How much outlay has been allocated for setting up the new Centre of Excellence for AI for Education?
(a) Rs 1000 Crore
(b) Rs 500 Crore
(c) Rs 2000 Crore
(d) Rs 100 Crore
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Answer: B
155. What is the aim of the ‘modified UDAN scheme’ announced in the Union Budget 2025-26?
(a) To reduce airfares for international flights
(b) To connect 120 additional destinations across India
(c) To improve air travel safety in India
(d) To establish new airports in metro cities
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Answer: B
156. When was the original UDAN scheme launched?
(a) 2010
(b) 2014
(c) 2017
(d) 2020
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Answer: C
155. UDAN scheme is an initiative of which Ministry?
(a) Ministry of Finance
(b) Ministry of Civil Aviation
(c) Ministry of Transport
(d) Ministry of External Affairs
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Answer: B
156. What was one of the primary goals of the UDAN scheme when it was launched?
(a) To reduce the cost of international flights
(b) To enhance aviation infrastructure and connectivity in India
(c) To improve train connectivity between Tier-2 towns
(d) To make air travel accessible in metro cities
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Answer: B
157. Rajasthan will become the __ state to have an Anti-Conversion Law once the bill is passed
(a) 10th
(b) 11th
(c) 12th
(d) 15th
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Answer: C
158. How much has the Credit Guarantee Cover for Micro and Small Enterprises been increased in the Union
Budget 2025-26?
(a) ₹5 Crore to ₹7 Crore
(b) ₹5 Crore to ₹10 Crore
(c) ₹10 Crore to ₹15 Crore
(d) ₹10 Crore to ₹20 Crore
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Answer: B
159. What is the new credit guarantee cover for Startups under the Union Budget 2025-26?
(a) ₹5 Crore
(b) ₹10 Crore
(c) ₹20 Crore
(d) ₹50 Crore
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Answer: C
160. The new Fund of Funds introduced in the Union Budget 2025-26 will have a corpus of:
(a) ₹5000 Crore
(b) ₹10000 Crore
(c) ₹20000 Crore
(d) ₹15000 Crore
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Answer: B
161. Which country announced its withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO) amid growing tensions over health policies?
(a) Brazil
(b) Argentina
(c) Chile
(d) Mexico
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Answer: B
162. India has now become the world’s __ largest mobile manufacturing country.
(a) 1st
(b) 2nd
(c) 3rd
(d) 4th
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Answer: B
163. Which country is currently the largest mobile manufacturing country in the world?
(a) India
(b) South Korea
(c) China
(d) United States
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Answer: C
164. In terms of mobile manufacturing, India has surpassed which of the following countries?
(a) China
(b) South Korea
(c) Vietnam
(d) Malaysia
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Answer: C
165. Under which section of the BNSS 2023 has the Bhopal administration banned begging and almsgiving?
(a) Section 101
(b) Section 156
(c) Section 163
(d) Section 200
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Answer: C
166. Which city has implemented a ban on begging and almsgiving under the BNSS 2023?
(a) Indore
(b) Gwalior
(c) Bhopal
(d) Jabalpur
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Answer: C
167. Which country won the ICC Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025?
(a) South Africa
(b) England
(c) India
(d) Australia
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Answer: C
168. Who did India defeat in the final of the ICC Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup Malaysia 2025?
(a) England
(b) South Africa
(c) Australia
(d) New Zealand
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Answer: B
169. Fort William in Kolkata has been renamed to which name to remove colonial influences?
(a) Shakti Durg
(b) Vijay Durg
(c) Veer Durg
(d) Prakash Durg
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Answer: B
170. Fort William was built in which year?
(a) 1751
(b) 1781
(c) 1800
(d) 1857
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Answer: B
171. Fort William in Kolkata was originally named after which British monarch?
(a) King George III
(b) King William III
(c) Queen Elizabeth I
(d) King Edward VII
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Answer: B
172. In which city was Tshego Gaelae crowned Mrs. World 2025?
(a) Harvinder Singh
(b) Chaman Arora
(c) Rajinder Singh
(d) Surjit Singh
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Answer: B
173. In which language did Chaman Arora win the Sahitya Akademi Award 2024?
(a) Punjabi
(b) Hindi
(c) Dogri
(d) Kashmiri
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Answer: C
174. The first Sahitya Akademi Awards were given in which year?
(a) 1960
(b) 1950
(c) 1954
(d) 1955
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Answer: C
175. The first Sahitya Akademi Awards were given in which year?
(a) 1954
(b) 1955
(c) 1960
(d) 1962
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Answer: B
176. Sahitya Akademi Award is awarded by which organization?
(a) Indian Council for Cultural Relations
(b) Sahitya Akademi
(c) Ministry of External Affairs
(d) Ministry of Education
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Answer: B
177. Where is the construction of the world’s largest optical telescope nearing completion?
(a) Arizona Desert
(b) Atacama Desert
(c) Sahara Desert
(d) Gobi Desert
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Answer: B
178. What is the name of the mountain where the Extremely Large Telescope is being constructed?
(a) Mount Everest
(b) Mount Kilimanjaro
(c) Cerro Armazones
(d) Mount Aconcagua
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Answer: C
179. Which organization is responsible for building the Extremely Large Telescope?
(a) NASA
(b) European Southern Observatory
(c) Indian Space Research Organisation
(d) SpaceX
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Answer: B
180. Extremely Large Telescope is located in which country?
(a) Chile
(b) Argentina
(c) South Africa
(d) Australia
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Answer: A
181. Where is the headquarters of the European Southern Observatory (ESO) located?
(a) Paris, France
(b) Garching, Germany
(c) Geneva, Switzerland
(d) Madrid, Spain
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Answer: B
182. Under which order were Foreigners’ Tribunals created in Assam?
(a) Foreigners (Tribunals) Order 1964
(b) Foreigners Act 1946
(c) National Register of Citizens (NRC) Order 2004
(d) Indian Constitution Order 1950
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Answer: A
183. What is the main role of Foreigners’ Tribunals in Assam?
(a) To grant Indian citizenship to foreigners
(b) To adjudicate cases concerning individuals suspected of being illegal immigrants
(c) To handle cases related to economic crimes
(d) To regulate foreign trade in Assam
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Answer: B
184. According to the SIDE Report 2024, India ranks as the __ largest digitalized economy in the world.
(a) 1st
(b) 2nd
(c) 3rd
(d) 4th
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Answer: C
185. Which countries rank ahead of India in terms of economy-wide digitalization?y?
(a) China and Russia
(b) US and China
(c) US and Germany
(d) China and Japan
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Answer: B
186. India ranks __ among G20 nations in terms of digitalization of individual users, indicating lower average user digitalization.
(a) 10th
(b) 5th
(c) 12th
(d) 15th
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Answer: C
187. In the year 2022-23, India’s digital economy contributed what percentage to the GDP?
(a) 10.5%
(b) 11.74%
(c) 12.5%
(d) 13.5%
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Answer: B
188. By 2024-25, the digital economy is projected to contribute what percentage to India’s GDP?
(a) 13.42%
(b) 15.2%
(c) 17.5%
(d) 20%
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Answer: A
189. By 2029-30, India’s digital economy is expected to contribute __ of the GDP, surpassing agriculture and manufacturing.
(a) 15%
(b) 18%
(c) 20%
(d) 25%
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Answer: C
190. Chabahar Port is located on which body of water?
(a) Persian Gulf
(b) Gulf of Oman
(c) Red Sea
(d) Arabian Sea
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Answer: B
191. Chabahar Port is the only oceanic port of which country?
(a) Iraq
(b) Saudi Arabia
(c) Iran
(d) Pakistan
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Answer: C
192. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently cut the repo rate by how many basis points?
(a) 10 basis points
(b) 25 basis points
(c) 50 basis points
(d) 100 basis points
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Answer: B
193. After the recent cut, what is the new repo rate set by the RBI?
(a) 5.75%
(b) 6.25%
(c) 6.75%
(d) 7.00%
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Answer: B
194. Which of the following is TRUE about the repo rate?
(a) It is the rate at which the RBI borrows money from commercial banks.
(b) It is a long-term borrowing rate for commercial banks.
(c) It is a short-term borrowing rate used by commercial banks during liquidity crunches.
(d) It is fixed by commercial banks themselves.
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Answer: C
195. Which two countries are connected by the Darien Gap?
(a) Colombia and Ecuador
(b) Panama and Venezuela
(c) Colombia and Panama
(d) Mexico and the United States
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Answer: C
196. Darien Gap is primarily used by migrants trying to reach which destination?
(a) Canada
(b) United States
(c) Mexico
(d) Costa Rica
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Answer: B
197. Darien Gap separates which two regions?
(a) South America and Central America
(b) The Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean
(c) South America and North America
(d) Central America and North America
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Answer: C
198. What is Jevons Paradox?
(a) A theory predicting that technological advancements always lead to resource conservation
(b) A principle suggesting that increasing efficiency can lead to higher resource consumption
(c) A law that shows the direct correlation between energy use and economic growth
(d) A concept that technology will always reduce resource demand
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Answer: B
199. Who introduced the concept of Jevons Paradox?
(a) Satya Nadella
(b) William Stanley Jevons
(c) Adam Smith
(d) Albert Einstein
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Answer: B
200. Why did Israel withdraw from the UN Human Rights Council?
(a) Due to disagreements with other member states
(b) Citing bias against the country
(c) Due to a lack of support for human rights initiatives
(d) To join a different international body
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Answer: B
201. In what year was the UN Human Rights Council established?
(a) 1946
(b) 1980
(c) 2006
(d) 2010
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Answer: C
202. What did the UN Human Rights Council replace?
(a) UN Security Council
(b) UN Economic and Social Council
(c) Commission on Human Rights
(d) UN General Assembly
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Answer: C
203. How many member states are part of the UN Human Rights Council?
(a) 50
(b) 47
(c) 35
(d) 100
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Answer: B
204. Where is the headquarters of the UN Human Rights Council located?
(a) New York, USA
(b) Paris, France
(c) Geneva, Switzerland
(d) Brussels, Belgium
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Answer: C
205. What does PRASHAD stand for?
(a) Pilgrimage Revival and Spiritual Assistance Drive
(b) Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spirituality Augmentation Drive
(c) Pilgrimage Resource and Spiritual Assistance Drive
(d) Preservation of Religious and Spiritual Heritage Development
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Answer: B
206. Which ministry launched the PRASHAD scheme?
(a) Ministry of Environment
(b) Ministry of Culture
(c) Ministry of Tourism
(d) Ministry of Home Affairs
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Answer: C
207. In what year was the PRASHAD scheme launched?
(a) 2010
(b) 2014
(c) 2016
(d) 2018
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Answer: B
208. What is the primary aim of India’s National Mission on High-Yielding Seeds?
(a) To promote organic farming practices
(b) To improve research and develop high-yielding, pest-resistant, and climate-resilient seeds
(c) To reduce the cost of fertilizers
(d) To encourage the export of agricultural products
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Answer: B
209. What is the total budget allocated for the National Mission on High-Yielding Seeds?
(a) ₹50 Crore
(b) ₹100 Crore
(c) ₹500 Crore
(d) ₹200 Crore
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Answer: B
210. What is the International Criminal Court (ICC)?
(a) The world’s first and only permanent international criminal court
(b) A temporary court established to deal with war crimes
(c) A national court for addressing genocide in specific countries
(d) A court for resolving international trade disputes
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Answer: A
211. When was the ICC established?
(a) 1998
(b) 2002
(c) 2010
(d) 2015
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Answer: B
212. What is the mandate of the ICC?
(a) To resolve trade disputes between countries
(b) To investigate and try individuals charged with the gravest crimes such as genocide and war crimes
(c) To settle political disputes between nations
(d) To create international peace treaties
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Answer: B
213. Which of the following countries is NOT a party to the Rome Statute of the ICC?
(a) Malaysia
(b) Ukraine
(c) India
(d) South Africa
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Answer: C
214. Where is the headquarters of the International Criminal Court located?
(a) New York, USA
(b) Paris, France
(c) Hague, Netherlands
(d) Geneva, Switzerland
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Answer: C
215. What is the new name of Fort William in Kolkata?
(a) Vijay Durg
(b) Vijay Fort
(c) Clive Fort
(d) Hooghly Durg
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Answer: A
216. What is the main purpose of India’s Overseas Mobility Bill 2024?
(a) To limit migration from India
(b) To modernize migration policies and ensure safe, legal employment abroad
(c) To promote illegal immigration for Indian citizens
(d) To eliminate migration opportunities for Indian workers
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Answer: B
217. Which existing law does the Overseas Mobility Bill 2024 aim to replace or update?
(a) The Emigration Act of 1983
(b) The Immigration Act of 1995
(c) The Foreign Employment Act of 2000
(d) The Migration and Employment Act of 2010
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Answer: A
218. What is the role of the Governor in the assent process according to Article 200 of the Indian Constitution?
(a) To introduce bills in the legislature
(b) To approve or reject bills passed by the State Legislature
(c) To create new laws for the state
(d) To draft constitutional amendments
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Answer: B
219. Which of the following is NOT one of the options available to the Governor when a bill is presented to them after being passed by the State Legislature?
(a) Grant Assent
(b) Withhold Assent
(c) Return the Bill for Reconsideration
(d) Approve the Bill for Immediate Enforcement
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Answer: D
220. What happens if the Governor returns a bill to the State Legislature with suggestions and the Legislature passes it again without modifications?
(a) The Governor can refuse to assent again
(b) The Governor is bound to give assent
(c) The President must decide on the bill
(d) The bill is automatically dismissed
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Answer: B
221. When can the Governor reserve a bill for the President’s assent?
(a) If the bill relates to the state’s budget
(b) If the bill is contrary to the Constitution, affects the powers of the High Court, or contradicts Central laws
(c) If the bill is in favor of religious minorities
(d) If the bill addresses matters of state taxation
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Answer: B
222. Which of the following is a situation where the Governor might withhold assent to a bill?
(a) The bill addresses an important national issue
(b) The bill is supported by the ruling party in the state legislature
(c) The bill is unconstitutional or violates central laws
(d) The bill pertains to the state’s education system
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Answer: C
223. What is the Governor’s power when a bill is returned for reconsideration after withholding assent?
(a) The Governor can keep sending it back indefinitely
(b) The Governor is required to give assent if the Legislature passes the bill again without modifications
(c) The Governor can approve the bill only if the President agrees
(d) The Governor has the final decision regardless of the legislature’s actions
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Answer: B
224. Where is India’s largest solar cell and module manufacturing unit located?
(a) Tamil Nadu
(b) Karnataka
(c) Maharashtra
(d) Delhi
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Answer: (a) Tamil Nadu
225. What is the primary purpose of SARAT Version 2 launched by the Ministry of Earth Sciences?
(a) To monitor air quality in the Indian Ocean
(b) To enhance search-and-rescue operations in the Indian Ocean
(c) To track weather patterns in the Indian Ocean
(d) To assist in global warming research
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Answer: (b) To enhance search-and-rescue operations in the Indian Ocean
226. Which organization developed the SARAT Version 2 system?
(a) Ministry of Defense
(b) Indian Space Research Organisation
(c) ESSO-INCOIS
(d) Ministry of Home Affairs
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Answer: (c) ESSO-INCOIS
227. Which prestigious award was won by INCOIS in 2025?
(a) National Science Excellence Award
(b) Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar
(c) National Innovation Award
(d) Disaster Management Excellence Award
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Answer: (b) Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar
228. What is the primary objective of e-NAM 2.0 launched by the Union Agriculture Minister?
(a) To promote organic farming across India
(b) To enhance inter-state and inter-mandi agricultural trade efficiency
(c) To regulate crop prices in local markets
(d) To provide financial support to farmers
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Answer: (b) To enhance inter-state and inter-mandi agricultural trade efficiency
229. What does e-NAM stand for?
(a) Electronic National Agricultural Movement
(b) Electronic National Agricultural Market
(c) Enhanced National Agricultural Mechanization
(d) Electronic New Agricultural Model
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Answer: (b) Electronic National Agricultural Market
230. Which ministry is responsible for the implementation of e-NAM in India?
(a) Ministry of Rural Development
(b) Ministry of Finance
(c) Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare
(d) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
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Answer: (c) Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare
231. What is the primary goal of the Swavalambini Programme launched by the Ministry of Skill Development?
(a) To promote corporate jobs for women
(b) To empower women through self-employment and entrepreneurship
(c) To provide government jobs to female students
(d) To support women in traditional craftsmanship only
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Answer: (b) To empower women through self-employment and entrepreneurship
233. Which regions are the focus of the Swavalambini Programme?
(a) Southern India
(b) North-Eastern states of India
(c) Western India
(d) Rural regions of Uttar Pradesh
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Answer: (b) North-Eastern states of India
234. In collaboration with which organization has the Ministry of Skill Development launched the Swavalambini Programme?
(a) NITI Aayog
(b) Ministry of Women and Child Development
(c) Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)
(d) National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)
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Answer: (a) NITI Aayog
235. Which Ministry is responsible for launching the Swavalambini Programme?
(a) Ministry of Rural Development
(b) Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
(c) Ministry of Human Resource Development
(d) Ministry of Labour and Employmenta
Show Answer
Answer: (b) Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
236. What is the Sahitya Akademi Award recognized for?
(a) Exceptional contributions in visual arts
(b) Outstanding literary contributions in novels, poetry, essays, and plays
(c) Excellence in scientific research
(d) Contributions to social welfare
Show Answer
Answer: (b) Outstanding literary contributions in novels, poetry, essays, and plays
237. When was the Sahitya Akademi Award established?
(a) 1960
(b) 1954
(c) 1972
(d) 1947
Show Answer
Answer: (b) 1954
238. Which of the following is true about the Sahitya Akademi Award?
(a) It is the highest literary honor in India
(b) It honors exceptional literary contributions in only Hindi and English
(c) It includes works in 22 languages of the 8th Schedule, English, Rajasthani, and translations
of Indian literary works
(d) It is awarded only for novels
Show Answer
Answer: (c) It includes works in 22 languages of the 8th Schedule, English, Rajasthani, and translations of Indian literary works
239. Which is the second-highest literary honor in India, after the Jnanpith Award?
(a) Sahitya Akademi Award
(b) Padma Bhushan
(c) Bharat Ratna
(d) Booker Prize
Show Answer
Answer: (a) Sahitya Akademi Award
240. Under which Ministry does the Sahitya Akademi operate?
(a) Ministry of Human Resource Development
(b) Ministry of Culture
(c) Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
(d) Ministry of External Affairs
Show Answer
Answer: (b) Ministry of Culture
241. What is the total installed solar capacity of India as of January 31, 2025?
(a) 75.33 GW
(b) 100.33 GW
(c) 50.33 GW
(d) 120.33 GW
Show Answer
Answer: (b) 100.33 GW
242. Which of the following states is NOT mentioned as a top-performing state in solar power installation?
(a) Rajasthan
(b) Tamil Nadu
(c) Uttar Pradesh
(d) Gujarat
Show Answer
Answer: (c) Uttar Pradesh
243. In what year did India achieve the 100 GW solar power capacity milestone?
(a) 2023
(b) 2024
(c) 2025
(d) 2026
Show Answer
Answer: (c) 2025
244. What is the primary goal of the National Solar Mission launched in 2010?
(a) To achieve 100 GW of solar capacity by 2025
(b) To achieve 280 GW of installed solar capacity by 2030
(c) To promote wind energy across India
(d) To make solar panels free for farmers
Show Answer
Answer: (b) To achieve 280 GW of installed solar capacity by 2030
245. What does the PM SuryaGhar Muft Bijli Yojana aim to do?
(a) Provide free solar power to farmers
(b) Make rooftop solar installations a reality for households
(c) Promote solar power for agricultural irrigation
(d) Achieve 100 GW of solar capacity in rural areas
Show Answer
Answer: (b) Make rooftop solar installations a reality for households
246. What is the main focus of the PM-KUSUM Scheme?
(a) To promote solar rooftop installations for urban areas
(b) To support farmers by promoting solar irrigation pumps and grid-connected renewable energy solutions
(c) To provide free solar electricity to villages
(d) To enhance solar power use in the industrial sector
Show Answer
Answer: (b) To support farmers by promoting solar irrigation pumps and grid-connected renewable energy solutions
247. What is the purpose of the International Solar Alliance (ISA)?
(a) To help India achieve 100 GW of solar power
(b) To promote cooperation among solar-rich countries for solar energy development
(c) To provide financial aid to solar manufacturers in India
(d) To regulate global solar energy prices
Show Answer
Answer: (b) To promote cooperation among solar-rich countries for solar energy development
248. In what year was the National Solar Mission launched?
(a) 2005
(b) 2010
(c) 2015
(d) 2020
Show Answer
Answer: (b) 2010
249. What percentage of India’s total imports does gold account for?
(a) 3%
(b) 5%
(c) 8%
(d) 10%
Show Answer
Answer: (b) 5%
250. Which state holds the largest share of gold reserves in India?
(a) Karnataka
(b) West Bengal
(c) Rajasthan
(d) Bihar
Show Answer
Answer: (d) Bihar
251. Which state in India has the second-largest share of gold reserves?
(a) Karnataka
(b) West Bengal
(c) Rajasthan
(d) Bihar
Show Answer
Answer: (a) Karnataka
252. In which year was the World Gold Council formed?
(a) 1990
(b) 1987
(c) 1985
(d) 2000
Show Answer
Answer: (b) 1987
253. Where is the headquarters of the World Gold Council located?
(a) New York
(b) London
(c) Zurich
(d) Paris
Show Answer
Answer: (b) London
254. What is the primary purpose of the Economic Capital Framework (ECF) of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)?
(a) To determine RBI’s monetary policy
(b) To manage RBI’s financial reserves, risk provisioning, and surplus transfers to the central government
(c) To regulate the interest rates of commercial banks
(d) To monitor inflation rates across India
Show Answer
Answer: (b) To manage RBI’s financial reserves, risk provisioning, and surplus transfers to the central government
255. What is the Contingency Risk Buffer (CRB) maintained by the Reserve Bank of India used for?
(a) To address unforeseen economic crises and ensure financial stability
(b) To provide interest-free loans to the government
(c) To regulate the stock market in India
(d) To maintain RBI’s operating expenses
Show Answer
Answer: (a) To address unforeseen economic crises and ensure financial stability
256. What was the recommended range for the Contingency Risk Buffer (CRB) according to the Bimal Jalan Committee (2018)?
(a) 2.5% to 3.5%
(b) 3.5% to 4.5%
(c) 5.5% to 6.5%
(d) 6.5% to 7.5%
Show Answer
Answer: (c) 5.5% to 6.5%
257. How often is the Economic Capital Framework (ECF) of the Reserve Bank of India suggested to be reviewed?
(a) Every 2 years
(b) Every 5 years
(c) Every 10 years
(d) Every year
Show Answer
Answer: (b) Every 5 years
258. Where is India’s largest solar cell and module manufacturing unit located?
(a) Tamil Nadu
(b) Karnataka
(c) Maharashtra
(d) Delhi
Show Answer
Answer: (a) Tamil Nadu
259. What is the primary purpose of SARAT Version 2 launched by the Ministry of Earth Sciences?
(a) To monitor air quality in the Indian Ocean
(b) To enhance search-and-rescue operations in the Indian Ocean
(c) To track weather patterns in the Indian Ocean
(d) To assist in global warming research
Show Answer
Answer: (b) To enhance search-and-rescue operations in the Indian Ocean
260. Which organization developed the SARAT Version 2 system?
(a) Ministry of Defense
(b) Indian Space Research Organisation
(c) ESSO-INCOIS
(d) Ministry of Home Affairs
Show Answer
Answer: (c) ESSO-INCOIS
261. Which prestigious award was won by INCOIS in 2025?
(a) National Science Excellence Award
(b) Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar
(c) National Innovation Award
(d) Disaster Management Excellence Award
Show Answer
Answer: (b) Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar
262. What is the primary objective of e-NAM 2.0 launched by the Union Agriculture Minister?
(a) To promote organic farming across India
(b) To enhance inter-state and inter-mandi agricultural trade efficiency
(c) To regulate crop prices in local markets
(d) To provide financial support to farmers
Show Answer
Answer: (b) To enhance inter-state and inter-mandi agricultural trade efficiency
263. What does e-NAM stand for?
(a) Electronic National Agricultural Movement
(b) Electronic National Agricultural Market
(c) Enhanced National Agricultural Mechanization
(d) Electronic New Agricultural Model
Show Answer
Answer: (b) Electronic National Agricultural Market
264. Which ministry is responsible for the implementation of e-NAM in India?
(a) Ministry of Rural Development
(b) Ministry of Finance
(c) Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare
(d) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Show Answer
Answer: (c) Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare
265. What is the primary goal of the Swavalambini Programme launched by the Ministry of Skill Development?
(a) To promote corporate jobs for women
(b) To empower women through self-employment and entrepreneurship
(c) To provide government jobs to female students
(d) To support women in traditional craftsmanship only
Show Answer
Answer: (b) To empower women through self-employment and entrepreneurship
266. Which regions are the focus of the Swavalambini Programme?
(a) Southern India
(b) North-Eastern states of India
(c) Western India
(d) Rural regions of Uttar Pradesh
Show Answer
Answer: (b) North-Eastern states of India
267. In collaboration with which organization has the Ministry of Skill Development launched the Swavalambini Programme?
(a) NITI Aayog
(b) Ministry of Women and Child Development
(c) Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)
(d) National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)
Show Answer
Answer: (a) NITI Aayog
268. Which Ministry is responsible for launching the Swavalambini Programme?
(a) Ministry of Rural Development
(b) Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
(c) Ministry of Human Resource Development
(d) Ministry of Labour and Employmenta
Show Answer
Answer: (b) Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
269. What is the Sahitya Akademi Award recognized for?
(a) Exceptional contributions in visual arts
(b) Outstanding literary contributions in novels, poetry, essays, and plays
(c) Excellence in scientific research
(d) Contributions to social welfare
Show Answer
Answer: (b) Outstanding literary contributions in novels, poetry, essays, and plays
270. When was the Sahitya Akademi Award established?
(a) 1960
(b) 1954
(c) 1972
(d) 1947
Show Answer
Answer: (b) 1954
271. Which of the following is true about the Sahitya Akademi Award?
(a) It is the highest literary honor in India
(b) It honors exceptional literary contributions in only Hindi and English
(c) It includes works in 22 languages of the 8th Schedule, English, Rajasthani, and translations
of Indian literary works
(d) It is awarded only for novels
Show Answer
Answer: (c) It includes works in 22 languages of the 8th Schedule, English, Rajasthani, and translations of Indian literary works
272. Which is the second-highest literary honor in India, after the Jnanpith Award?
(a) Sahitya Akademi Award
(b) Padma Bhushan
(c) Bharat Ratna
(d) Booker Prize
Show Answer
Answer: (a) Sahitya Akademi Award
273. Under which Ministry does the Sahitya Akademi operate?
(a) Ministry of Human Resource Development
(b) Ministry of Culture
(c) Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
(d) Ministry of External Affairs
Show Answer
Answer: (b) Ministry of Culture
274. What is the total installed solar capacity of India as of January 31, 2025?
(a) 75.33 GW
(b) 100.33 GW
(c) 50.33 GW
(d) 120.33 GW
Show Answer
Answer: (b) 100.33 GW
275. Which of the following states is NOT mentioned as a top-performing state in solar power installation?
(a) Rajasthan
(b) Tamil Nadu
(c) Uttar Pradesh
(d) Gujarat
Show Answer
Answer: (c) Uttar Pradesh
276. In what year did India achieve the 100 GW solar power capacity milestone?
(a) 2023
(b) 2024
(c) 2025
(d) 2026
Show Answer
Answer: (c) 2025
277. What is the primary goal of the National Solar Mission launched in 2010?
(a) To achieve 100 GW of solar capacity by 2025
(b) To achieve 280 GW of installed solar capacity by 2030
(c) To promote wind energy across India
(d) To make solar panels free for farmers
Show Answer
Answer: (b) To achieve 280 GW of installed solar capacity by 2030
278. What does the PM SuryaGhar Muft Bijli Yojana aim to do?
(a) Provide free solar power to farmers
(b) Make rooftop solar installations a reality for households
(c) Promote solar power for agricultural irrigation
(d) Achieve 100 GW of solar capacity in rural areas
Show Answer
Answer: (b) Make rooftop solar installations a reality for households
279. What is the main focus of the PM-KUSUM Scheme?
(a) To promote solar rooftop installations for urban areas
(b) To support farmers by promoting solar irrigation pumps and grid-connected renewable energy solutions
(c) To provide free solar electricity to villages
(d) To enhance solar power use in the industrial sector
Show Answer
Answer: (b) To support farmers by promoting solar irrigation pumps and grid-connected renewable energy solutions
280. What is the purpose of the International Solar Alliance (ISA)?
(a) To help India achieve 100 GW of solar power
(b) To promote cooperation among solar-rich countries for solar energy development
(c) To provide financial aid to solar manufacturers in India
(d) To regulate global solar energy prices
Show Answer
Answer: (b) To promote cooperation among solar-rich countries for solar energy development
281. In what year was the National Solar Mission launched?
(a) 2005
(b) 2010
(c) 2015
(d) 2020
Show Answer
Answer: (b) 2010
282. What percentage of India’s total imports does gold account for?
(a) 3%
(b) 5%
(c) 8%
(d) 10%
Show Answer
Answer: (b) 5%
283. Which state holds the largest share of gold reserves in India?
(a) Karnataka
(b) West Bengal
(c) Rajasthan
(d) Bihar
Show Answer
Answer: (d) Bihar
284. Which state in India has the second-largest share of gold reserves?
(a) Karnataka
(b) West Bengal
(c) Rajasthan
(d) Bihar
Show Answer
Answer: (a) Karnataka
285. In which year was the World Gold Council formed?
(a) 1990
(b) 1987
(c) 1985
(d) 2000
Show Answer
Answer: (b) 1987
286. Where is the headquarters of the World Gold Council located?
(a) New York
(b) London
(c) Zurich
(d) Paris
Show Answer
Answer: (b) London
287. What is the primary purpose of the Economic Capital Framework (ECF) of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)?
(a) To determine RBI’s monetary policy
(b) To manage RBI’s financial reserves, risk provisioning, and surplus transfers to the central government
(c) To regulate the interest rates of commercial banks
(d) To monitor inflation rates across India
Show Answer
Answer: (b) To manage RBI’s financial reserves, risk provisioning, and surplus transfers to the central government
288. What is the Contingency Risk Buffer (CRB) maintained by the Reserve Bank of India used for?
(a) To address unforeseen economic crises and ensure financial stability
(b) To provide interest-free loans to the government
(c) To regulate the stock market in India
(d) To maintain RBI’s operating expenses
Show Answer
Answer: (a) To address unforeseen economic crises and ensure financial stability
289. What was the recommended range for the Contingency Risk Buffer (CRB) according to the Bimal Jalan Committee (2018)?
(a) 2.5% to 3.5%
(b) 3.5% to 4.5%
(c) 5.5% to 6.5%
(d) 6.5% to 7.5%
Show Answer
Answer: (c) 5.5% to 6.5%
290. How often is the Economic Capital Framework (ECF) of the Reserve Bank of India suggested to be reviewed?
(a) Every 2 years
(b) Every 5 years
(c) Every 10 years
(d) Every year
Show Answer
Answer: (b) Every 5 years
291. Which country was Sam Nujoma the founding father of?
(a) South Africa
(b) Namibia
(c) Botswana
(d) Zimbabwe
Show Answer
Answer: B
292. What is the name of the joint military exercise between India and Egypt?
(a) Desert Storm
(b) Cyclone
(c) Thunder Strike
(d) Joint Fury
Show Answer
Answer: B
293. In which state of India is the Mahajan Field Firing Range located?
(a) Haryana
(b) Rajasthan
(c) Uttar Pradesh
(d) Punjab
Show Answer
Answer: B
294. What is the name of the newly approved railway zone in India?
(a) Eastern Coast Railway Zone
(b) South Coast Railway Zone
(c) Central Coast Railway Zone
(d) Southern Railway Zone
Show Answer
Answer: B
295. How many total railway zones will India have after the creation of the South Coast Railway Zone?
(a) 16
(b) 18
(c) 20
(d) 22
Show Answer
Answer: B
296. South Coast Railway Zone will be created by reorganizing parts of which two existing railway
zones?
(a) Northern Railway and Western Railway
(b) Eastern Railway and Central Railway
(c) East Coast Railway and South Central Railway
(d) Southern Railway and Western Railway
Show Answer
Answer: C
297. Where will the headquarters of the South Coast Railway Zone be located?
(a) Chennai
(b) Visakhapatnam
(c) Hyderabad
(d) Bhubaneswar
Show Answer
Answer: B
298. Where is the Netzarim Corridor located?
(a) Between Gaza and Egypt
(b) Between Gaza and Israel
(c) Between Gaza and the West Bank
(d) Between Gaza and the Mediterranean Sea
Show Answer
Answer: B
299. Which country’s Foreign Minister expressed concern about the Cook Islands signing a cooperation
deal with China?
(a) Australia
(b) New Zealand
(c) United States
(d) Japan
Show Answer
Answer: B
300. What is the capital of the Cook Islands?
(a) Papeete
(b) Avarua
(c) Nuku’alofa
(d) Suva
Show Answer
Answer: B
301. Where was the 15th edition of the Aero India Airshow inaugurated?
(a) Delhi
(b) Hyderabad
(c) Bengaluru
(d) Mumbai
Show Answer
Answer: C
302. What is the theme of the Aero India 2025 airshow?
(a) Airspace Innovation
(b) The Sky is the Limit
(c) The Future of Aviation
(d) The Runway to a Billion Opportunities
Show Answer
Answer: D
303. What is Aero India recognized as in Asia?
(a) The Largest Aviation Conference
(b) Asia’s Largest Airshow
(c) The Biggest Defence Exhibition
(d) The Most Popular Aviation Event
Show Answer
Answer: B
304. Who organizes the Aero India Airshow?
(a) Indian Air Force
(b) Ministry of Civil Aviation
(c) Defence Exhibition Organisation
(d) Ministry of External Affairs
Show Answer
Answer: C
305. Which ministry is the nodal ministry for the Aero India Airshow?
(a) Ministry of Defence
(b) Ministry of Civil Aviation
(c) Ministry of Home Affairs
(d) Ministry of External Affairs
Show Answer
Answer: A
306. What is the name of the scheme under which 41 new books were unveiled to promote young
authors?
(a) PM YUVA 2.0
(b) National Literature Scheme
(c) India Writers’ Initiative
(d) Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav
Show Answer
Answer: A
307. What is the primary aim of the PM YUVA 2.0 scheme?
(a) To promote reading and writing in India and project Indian writings globally
(b) To provide financial support to publishers
(c) To promote online publishing of books
(d) To encourage older authors to publish books
Show Answer
Answer: A
308. Which national event is the PM YUVA 2.0 scheme a part of?
(a) India@75 Project (Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav)
(b) Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
(c) Make in India
(d) Digital India
Show Answer
Answer: A
309. Which three countries are referred to as the Baltic States?
(a) Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania
(b) Poland, Czech Republic, and Slovakia
(c) Sweden, Norway, and Finland
(d) Germany, Denmark, and Netherlands
Show Answer
Answer: A
310. What is the largest expanse of brackish water in the world?
(a) Caspian Sea
(b) Baltic Sea
(c) Black Sea
(d) Red Sea
Show Answer
Answer: B
311. Which article of the Indian Constitution grants special powers to certain states?
(a) Article 370
(b) Article 371-371J
(c) Article 368
(d) Article 356
Show Answer
Answer: B
312. Where was the first-ever BIMSTEC Youth Summit hosted?
(a) New Delhi, India
(b) Kathmandu, Nepal
(c) Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India
(d) Dhaka, Bangladesh
Show Answer
Answer: C
313. What was the theme of the BIMSTEC Youth Summit 2025?
(a) Empowering Youth for Regional Peace
(b) Youth as a Bridge for Intra-BIMSTEC Exchange
(c) Fostering Entrepreneurship Across BIMSTEC Nations
(d) Building Future Leaders for South Asia
Show Answer
Answer: B
314. When was BIMSTEC established?
(a) 1992
(b) 1995
(c) 1997
(d) 2000
Show Answer
Answer: C
315. Where is the Secretariat of BIMSTEC located?
(a) New Delhi, India
(b) Dhaka, Bangladesh
(c) Kathmandu, Nepal
(d) Colombo, Sri Lanka
Show Answer
Answer: B
316. Which of the following is NOT one of the 7 focus areas of BIMSTEC?
(a) Trade
(b) Agriculture and Food Security
(c) Health and Education
(d) Connectivity
Show Answer
Answer: C
317. What was the main objective behind the establishment of BIMSTEC?
(a) To promote tourism in the Bay of Bengal region
(b) To enhance military cooperation
(c) To promote rapid economic development, social progress, and ensure peace and stability
across the Bay of Bengal region
(d) To establish a free trade agreement among member countries
Show Answer
Answer: C
318. How many countries are members of BIMSTEC?
(a) 6
(b) 7
(c) 8
(d) 9
Show Answer
Answer: B
319. What is the new name given to Hindustan Aeronautics’ Hindustan Jet Trainer (HJT)-36 aircraft?
(a) Yashas
(b) Dhruv
(c) Vayu
(d) Surya
Show Answer
Answer: A
320. Who is responsible for the rebranding of the Hindustan Jet Trainer (HJT)-36 aircraft?
(a) Indian Air Force
(b) Hindustan Aeronautics
(c) Indian Navy
(d) Lockheed Martin
Show Answer
Answer: B
321. Which country’s aeronautics company is behind the development and rebranding of the HJT-36 aircraft?
(a) United States
(b) India
(c) Russia
(d) China
Show Answer
Answer: B
322. What type of aircraft is the Hindustan Jet Trainer (HJT)-36 classified as?
(a) Commercial jet
(b) Fighter jet
(c) Jet trainer
(d) Cargo plane
Show Answer
Answer: C
323. What is the name of India’s first indigenous automated biomedical waste treatment rig?
(a) Aarogya
(b) Sŗjanam
(c) Jeevan
(d) Swasthya
Show Answer
Answer: B
324. Which institute developed the ‘Sŗjanam’ automated biomedical waste treatment rig?
(a) DRDO
(b) AIIMS
(c) CSIR-NIIST
(d) ISRO
Show Answer
Answer: C
325. What is the name of the world’s only marker vaccine for Lumpy Skin Disease?
(a) Lumpyvax
(b) Biolumpivaxin
(c) SkinGuard
(d) LumpyVac
Show Answer
Answer: B
326. Which organization granted licensing for the marker vaccine Biolumpivaxin?
(a) WHO
(b) CDSCO
(c) FSSAI
(d) NCDC
Show Answer
Answer: B
327. Biovet, the company behind Biolumpivaxin, is a subsidiary of which larger company?
(a) Serum Institute of India
(b) Bharat Biotech
(c) Cipla
(d) Novartis
Show Answer
Answer: B
328. What type of disease does Biolumpivaxin target?
(a) Foot and Mouth Disease
(b) Lumpy Skin Disease
(c) Rabies
(d) Swine Flu
Show Answer
Answer: B
329. Lumpy Skin Disease primarily affects which animals?
(a) Dogs and cats
(b) Horses and camels
(c) Cattle and water buffalo
(d) Poultry
Show Answer
Answer: C
330. What is the primary objective of the PM-AJAY Scheme?
(a) To provide education to children in rural areas
(b) To promote tourism in rural regions
(c) To reduce poverty among SC communities in SC dominated villages
(d) To improve healthcare in urban areas
Show Answer
Answer: C
331. What type of scheme is the PM-AJAY Scheme?
(a) State-Sponsored Scheme
(b) Centrally Sponsored Scheme
(c) Private-Public Partnership Scheme
(d) International Aid Scheme
Show Answer
Answer: B
332. What does ASPIRE stand for in the context of the India-UK energy collaboration?
(a) Accelerating Sustainable Power in Renewable Energy
(b) Accelerating Smart Power & Renewable Energy in India
(c) Advanced Smart Power & Infrastructure for Renewable Energy
(d) Accelerating Solar Power and Innovation for Renewable Energy
Show Answer
Answer: B
333. Which countries are involved in the ASPIRE program?
(a) India and USA
(b) India and UK
(c) India and Japan
(d) India and France
Show Answer
Answer: B
334. Which Indian ministries are involved in the implementation of the ASPIRE program?
(a) Ministry of Finance & Ministry of Environment
(b) Ministry of Power & Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
(c) Ministry of Petroleum & Ministry of Agriculture
(d) Ministry of Urban Development & Ministry of Transport
Show Answer
Answer: B
335. International Day of Women and Girls in Science is observed on:
(a) February 10
(b) February 11
(c) February 12
(d) February 13
Show Answer
Answer: B
336. What is the causal agent of Lymphatic Filariasis?
(a) Viruses
(b) Parasites
(c) Bacteria
(d) Fungi
Show Answer
Answer: B
337. Lymphatic Filariasis is classified as a:
(a) Epidemic disease
(b) Neglected Tropical Disease
(c) Common Cold
(d) Respiratory disease
Show Answer
Answer: B
338. What is the South Asian Free Trade Area (SAFTA)?
(a) A political alliance of South Asian countries
(b) A free trade arrangement of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC)
(c) A military cooperation agreement among South Asian countries
(d) A tourism development program for South Asia
Show Answer
Answer: B
339. When did the South Asian Free Trade Area (SAFTA) come into force?
(a) 1993
(b) 2000
(c) 2006
(d) 2010
Show Answer
Answer: C
340. Which of the following countries is NOT a member of SAFTA?
(a) India
(b) Afghanistan
(c) Bangladesh
(d) Myanmar
Show Answer
Answer: D
341. Which regional organization is responsible for SAFTA?
(a) ASEAN
(b) SAARC
(c) EU
(d) OPEC
Show Answer
Answer: B
342. Which country has the world’s largest vegetable oil economy?
(a) Brazil
(b) China
(c) USA
(d) India
Show Answer
Answer: C
343. Where does India rank in terms of the world’s largest vegetable oil economy?
(a) 1st
(b) 2nd
(c) 3rd
(d) 4th
Show Answer
Answer: D
344. Which states have the highest funding for higher education?
(a) Maharashtra, Bihar, Tamil Nadu
(b) Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland
(c) Kerala, Chhattisgarh, Himachal Pradesh
(d) Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Bihar
Show Answer
Answer: A
345. Which states have the lowest funding for higher education?
(a) Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Bihar
(b) Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland
(c) Kerala, Chhattisgarh, Himachal Pradesh
(d) Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Maharashtra
Show Answer
Answer: B
346. What is the national average university density in India?
(a) 0.5
(b) 0.8
(c) 1.2
(d) 1.5
Show Answer
Answer: B
347. Which state has the highest university density in India?
(a) Bihar
(b) Sikkim
(c) Kerala
(d) Maharashtra
Show Answer
Answer: B
348. Which of the following states have university density below the national average?
(a) Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh
(b) Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal
(c) Kerala, Chhattisgarh, Tamil Nadu
(d) Bihar, Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand
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Answer: B
349. Where is Palk Bay located?
(a) Between Eastern India and Bangladesh
(b) Between Southern India and Northern Sri Lanka
(c) Between Northern India and Pakistan
(d) Between Western India and Saudi Arabia
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Answer: B
350. What connects Palk Bay to the Bay of Bengal?
(a) Pamban Strait
(b) Gulf of Mannar
(c) Palk Strait
(d) Adam’s Bridge
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Answer: C
351. Which agreement requires states to become members or agree to apply Conservation and Management Measures to access fishery resources?
(a) UNCLOS (1982)
(b) UN Fish Stocks Agreement (1995)
(c) The Paris Agreement (2015)
(d) The Kyoto Protocol (1997)
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Answer: B
352. Which article of UNCLOS (1982) limits fishing freedom on the High Seas?
(a) Article 72
(b) Article 87
(c) Article 102
(d) Article 110
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Answer: B
353. When was the Skill India Programme launched?
(a) 2010
(b) 2015
(c) 2020
(d) 2018
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Answer: B
354. Which ministry is responsible for overseeing the Skill India Programme?
(a) Ministry of Education
(b) Ministry of Labour and Employment
(c) Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
(d) Ministry of Finance
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Answer: C
355. By when has the Skill India Programme been extended after the restructuring?
(a) March 2024
(b) March 2025
(c) March 2026
(d) March 2027
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Answer: C
356. According to Article 85 of the Constitution, who has the authority to summon each House of Parliament as needed?
(a) Prime Minister
(b) Speaker of Lok Sabha
(c) President of India
(d) Chief Justice of India
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Answer: C
357. What is the maximum gap between sessions of Parliament, as per Article 85 of the Constitution?
(a) 4 months
(b) 5 months
(c) 6 months
(d) 1 year
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Answer: C
358. What is the primary objective of the POCSO Act, 2012?
(a) To protect children from physical abuse only
(b) To address sexual exploitation and abuse of children
(c) To regulate child labor practices
(d) To provide education to children
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Answer: B
359. According to the POCSO Act, 2012, how is a child defined?
(a) Any person below the age of 16 years
(b) Any person below the age of 18 years
(c) Any person below the age of 21 years
(d) Any person below the age of 14 years
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Answer: B
360. What tariff did Donald Trump announce on foreign steel and aluminium?
(a) 15%
(b) 20%
(c) 25%
(d) 30%
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Answer: C
361. What is the name of the 20-qubit quantum computer recently activated in Japan?
(a) Fugaku Quantum
(b) Reimei
(c) QuantumX
(d) SuperNova
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Answer: B
362. Which country is home to the world’s first hybrid quantum supercomputer that integrates with
Fugaku?
(a) USA
(b) Japan
(c) Germany
(d) China
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Answer: B
363. What is Fugaku recognized for?
(a) Being the fastest quantum computer
(b) Being the world’s 6th fastest supercomputer
(c) Being a hybrid quantum supercomputer
(d) Being the first 20-qubit quantum computer
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Answer: B
364. Which day is observed as International Epilepsy Day?
(a) 1st Monday of February
(b) 2nd Monday of February
(c) 3rd Monday of February
(d) 2nd Sunday of March
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Answer: B
365. When is National Epilepsy Day observed in India?
(a) 2nd November
(b) 15th November
(c) 17th November
(d) 1st December
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Answer: C
366. What is epilepsy recognized as by the World Health Organization (WHO)?
(a) A contagious disease
(b) A neurological condition
(c) A mental health disorder
(d) A chronic digestive condition
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Answer: B
367. What does GIAHS stand for?
(a) Global Indigenous Agricultural Heritage Sites
(b) Global International Agricultural Heritage Systems
(c) Global Innovative Agricultural Heritage Sites
(d) Global Important Agricultural Heritage Systems
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Answer: D
368. Who recognizes GIAHS sites for their cultural, ecological, and agricultural significance?
(a) United Nations
(b) Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
(c) World Health Organization (WHO)
(d) United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
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Answer: B
369. Which of the following is a GIAHS site in India?
(a) Saffron Heritage (Kashmir)
(b) Tea Cultivation (Darjeeling)
(c) Cashew Nut Farming (Goa)
(d) Cotton Cultivation (Gujarat)
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Answer: A
370. Kuttanad’s Wetland Agriculture System in Kerala is recognized as a GIAHS site. What is one of the traditional crops grown there?
(a) Rice (Puncha paddy)
(b) Saffron
(c) Tea
(d) Coffee
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Answer: A
371. What is the main focus of the GIAHS program?
(a) Protecting endangered species
(b) Preserving traditional agricultural practices with cultural and ecological significance
(c) Promoting modern farming techniques
(d) Expanding agricultural exports
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Answer: B
372. When was the Fishery Survey of India established?
(a) 1975
(b) 1980
(c) 1983
(d) 1990
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Answer: C
373. What is the primary responsibility of the Fishery Survey of India?
(a) Exporting seafood
(b) Surveying and assessing fishery resources in India’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and
adjoining areas
(c) Developing new fish farming techniques
(d) Protecting endangered marine species
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Answer: B
374. Which ministry does the Fishery Survey of India work under?
(a) Ministry of Environment, Forests, and Climate Change
(b) Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying
(c) Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare
(d) Ministry of Water Resources, River Development, and Ganga Rejuvenation
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Answer: B
375. Where is the headquarters of the Fishery Survey of India located?
(a) New Delhi
(b) Mumbai, Maharashtra
(c) Chennai, Tamil Nadu
(d) Kochi, Kerala
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Answer: B
376. When was the United Kingdom-India Young Professionals Scheme (YPS) launched?
(a) 2020
(b) 2021
(c) 2023
(d) 2024
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Answer: C
377. Under the YPS, how long can Indian citizens live and work in the UK?
(a) 1 Year
(b) 2 Years
(c) 3 Years
(d) 5 Years
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Answer: B
378. What is the eligibility age for candidates applying to the United Kingdom-India Young Professionals Scheme (YPS)?
(a) 16 to 26 years
(b) 18 to 30 years
(c) 21 to 35 years
(d) 25 to 40 years
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Answer: B
379. What financial proof is required for applicants to the YPS?
(a) £1,000 in savings
(b) £2,000 in savings
(c) £2,530 in savings
(d) £3,000 in savings
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Answer: C
380. Where was the Comprehensive Devolution Index Report released by the Ministry of Panchayati
Raj?
(a) Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi
(b) Indian Institute of Public Administration, New Delhi
(c) National Academy of Administration, Mussoorie
(d) Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi
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Answer: B
381. What is the purpose of the Comprehensive Devolution Index Report?
(a) To analyze economic development across states
(b) To provide insights into the progress of decentralization across states and union territories
(c) To evaluate urban development initiatives
(d) To assess the performance of central government policies
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Answer: B
382. How many critical dimensions does the Devolution Index evaluate?
(a) 4
(b) 5
(c) 6
(d) 7
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Answer: C
383. Which of the following is NOT one of the critical dimensions evaluated in the Devolution Index?
(a) Framework
(b) Functions
(c) Urban Planning
(d) Accountability of Panchayats
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Answer: C
384.What does Article 243G of the Indian Constitution empower State Legislatures to do?
(a) Grant autonomy to municipalities
(b) Devolve powers and responsibilities to Panchayats across 29 subjects listed in the 11th
Schedule
(c) Directly control Panchayats
(d) Regulate the functioning of political parties
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Answer: B
385. What does IRIS stand for?
(a) Indian RISC-based Integrated System
(b) Indigenous RISCV Controller for Space Applications
(c) International RISC System for Aerospace
(d) Integrated RISCV System for India
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Answer: B
386. Which processor is the IRIS chip based on?
(a) Intel Processor
(b) SHAKTI Processor
(c) ARM Processor
(d) RIMO Processor
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Answer: B
387. What is the primary purpose of the IRIS chip?
(a) To power consumer electronics
(b) For space applications
(c) To be used in autonomous vehicles
(d) For medical equipment
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Answer: B
388. Which two organizations developed the IRIS chip?
(a) DRDO and ISRO
(b) IIT Madras and ISRO
(c) IIT Delhi and ISRO
(d) NASA and IIT Madras
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Answer: B
389. What is India’s rank in the 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index?
(a) 80th
(b) 96th
(c) 105th
(d) 120th
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Answer: B
390. When was the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) started?
(a) 1985
(b) 1990
(c) 1995
(d) 2000
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Answer: C
391. What does the Corruption Perceptions Index measure?
(a) The overall economic development of a country
(b) The perceived levels of public sector corruption in countries
(c) The political stability of countries
(d) The level of income inequality in countries
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Answer: B
392. Which organization releases the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI)?
(a) World Bank
(b) United Nations
(c) Transparency International
(d) Amnesty International
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Answer: C
393. What does a CPI score of “0” represent?
(a) Highly Clean
(b) Moderately Clean
(c) Highly Corrupt
(d) No Corruption Data Available
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Answer: C
394. When was Transparency International founded?
(a) 1985
(b) 1990
(c) 1993
(d) 2000
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Answer: C
395. What type of organization is Transparency International?
(a) International Governmental Organization
(b) Non-Governmental, Non-Profit Organization
(c) Multinational Corporation
(d) Research Institution
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Answer: B
396. What is the primary aim of Transparency International?
(a) To monitor global economic trends
(b) To combat global corruption through civil societal anti-corruption measures
(c) To promote international trade agreements
(d) To regulate government spending across countries
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Answer: B
397. Where is the headquarters of Transparency International located?
(a) London, United Kingdom
(b) New York, United States
(c) Berlin, Germany
(d) Paris, France
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Answer: C
398. What percentage of the world’s population lives in countries with a Corruption Perceptions Index
(CPI) score below 50?
(a) 50%
(b) 60%
(c) 70%
(d) 85%
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Answer: D
399. What was India’s CPI score in 2024?
(a) 40
(b) 38
(c) 42
(d) 45
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Answer: B
400. How did India’s CPI score change from 2023 to 2024?
(a) It increased by 1 point
(b) It dropped by 1 point
(c) It remained the same
(d) It dropped by 3 points
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Answer: B
401. Which of the following countries is ranked among the least corrupt in the world, according to
the CPI 2024?
(a) India
(b) Denmark
(c) Venezuela
(d) South Sudan
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Answer: B
402. Which countries are ranked as the most corrupt according to the CPI 2024?
(a) South Sudan, Somalia, Venezuela
(b) India, Russia, North Korea
(c) Brazil, Nigeria, Mexico
(d) Pakistan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan
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Answer: A
403. What is India’s rank in global fish production as of 2023-24?
(a) 1st
(b) 2nd
(c) 3rd
(d) 4th
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Answer: B
404. In which area does India rank 2nd globally in fish production?
(a) Aquaculture Production
(b) Capture Fisheries Production
(c) Shrimp Production
(d) Global Fish Production
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Answer: A
405. Which of the following categories does India lead globally in?
(a) Shrimp Production
(b) Capture Fisheries Production
(c) Freshwater Fish Production
(d) Aquaculture Production
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Answer: A
406. What is India’s global share in fish production?
(a) 5%
(b) 8%
(c) 12%
(d) 10%
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Answer: B
407. Which position does India hold in capture fisheries production?
(a) 1st
(b) 2nd
(c) 3rd
(d) 4th
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Answer: C
408. What is the main goal of the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana?
(a) To improve the quality of fishing equipment
(b) To enhance aquaculture productivity and improve fisheries management
(c) To promote international trade of seafood
(d) To regulate fish pricing in global markets
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Answer: B
409. What is the sub-scheme of the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana aimed at addressing?
(a) Fish preservation
(b) Financial and technological weaknesses in the fishing sector
(c) Market access for fish farmers
(d) International fisheries trade
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Answer: B
410. Which of the following schemes takes an integrated approach for the development and management of both marine and inland fisheries?
(a) Blue Revolution Scheme
(b) National Marine Fisheries Policy 2017
(c) Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana
(d) Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund
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Answer: A
411. What is the purpose of the Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund?
(a) To provide subsidies to fish exporters
(b) To provide funding for the creation of infrastructure in both marine and inland fisheries
(c) To regulate fish farming prices
(d) To promote fish consumption domestically
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Answer: B
412. What does the National Marine Fisheries Policy 2017 focus on?
(a) Increasing global fish exports
(b) Conservation and management of India’s marine fishery resources
(c) Providing financial aid to fish farmers
(d) Promoting aquaculture in coastal regions
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Answer: B
413. Which of the following is a key component of the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana?
(a) Establishment of integrated aquaparks
(b) Promoting fish exports to foreign markets
(c) Setting fish consumption targets
(d) Introducing new species of fish in Indian waters
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Answer: A
414. Who co-chaired the AI Action Summit in Paris?
(a) US President Joe Biden and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi
(b) French President Emmanuel Macron and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi
(c) French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel
(d) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak
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Answer: B
415. Which country hosted the AI Action Summit in 2024?
(a) United States
(b) India
(c) France
(d) United Kingdom
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Answer: C
416. Which country has been announced as the host for the next AI Summit?
(a) United States
(b) India
(c) Japan
(d) Germany
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Answer: B
417. What was the primary focus of the AI Action Summit held in Paris?
(a) Artificial Intelligence’s role in healthcare
(b) Advancing discussions and collaborations in Artificial Intelligence
(c) The economic impact of AI
(d) The environmental implications of AI
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Answer: B
418. Which of the following was NOT a theme of the AI Action Summit?
(a) Public Interest AI
(b) Future of Work
(c) Trust in AI
(d) Artificial Intelligence in Space Exploration
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Answer: D
419. What is the purpose of the P-8I Poseidon aircraft?
(a) Transport of military personnel
(b) Maritime patrol and surveillance
(c) Airborne rescue operations
(d) Ground troop deployment
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Answer: B
420. Which country is India exploring the procurement of six additional P-8I aircraft from?
(a) Russia
(b) United States
(c) United Kingdom
(d) France
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Answer: B
421. Who manufactures the P-8I Poseidon?
(a) Lockheed Martin
(b) Boeing
(c) Airbus
(d) Dassault Aviation
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Answer: B
422. What is the geographical location of the South China Sea?
(a) From the Strait of Hormuz to the Strait of Taiwan
(b) From the Strait of Malacca to the Strait of Taiwan
(c) From the Arabian Sea to the Bay of Bengal
(d) From the Pacific Ocean to the Indian Ocean
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Answer: B
423. What type of artwork did Prime Minister Modi present to French President Emmanuel Macron?
(a) Silk Painting
(b) Dokra Artwork
(c) Wood Carvings
(d) Pottery
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Answer: B
424. Dokra artwork is a traditional craft of which tribe?
(a) Santhal Tribe
(b) Dhokra Damar Tribe
(c) Gond Tribe
(d) Bhil Tribe
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Answer: B
425. Dokra artwork is primarily associated with which region of India?
(a) Southern India
(b) Eastern India
(c) Northern India
(d) Western India
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Answer: B
426. Which spectrograph was used to discover the dense exoplanet?
(a) Hubble Space Telescope
(b) PARAS-2 Spectrograph
(c) James Webb Space Telescope
(d) Kepler Spectrograph
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Answer: B
427. Where is the PARAS-2 Spectrograph located?
(a) At the Indian Institute of Astrophysics in Bangalore
(b) On the Mt. Abu Telescope
(c) At the Space Research Center in Delhi
(d) At the European Southern Observatory
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Answer: B
428. What is the main aim of the PARAS-2 spectrograph?
(a) To search for black holes
(b) To detect new galaxies
(c) To explore super-Earths
(d) To study solar wind
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Answer: C
429. What virus causes Mpox?
(a) Influenza Virus
(b) Herpes Virus
(c) Monkeypox Virus
(d) Coronavirus
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Answer: C
430. When was the first human case of Mpox recorded?
(a) 1950
(b) 1965
(c) 1970
(d) 1985
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Answer: C
431. Where was the first human case of Mpox recorded?
(a) Nigeria
(b) Republic of Congo
(c) Democratic Republic of Congo
(d) Ghana
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Answer: C
432. What does MITRA stand for in the context of SEBI’s new digital platform?
(a) Mutual Fund Investor Tracking and Retrieval Assistant
(b) Mutual Fund Investment Tracing and Retrieval Assistant
(c) Mutual Investment Tracking and Risk Assessment
(d) Mutual Fund Intelligence for Tracking and Reporting Applications
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Answer: B
433. What is the primary objective of SEBI’s MITRA platform?
(a) To allow users to track stock prices
(b) To assist investors in tracking and reclaiming inactive or unclaimed mutual fund folios
(c) To monitor real-time stock trading data
(d) To provide loans to investors
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Answer: B
434. Who launched the new digital platform MITRA?
(a) Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
(b) Ministry of Finance
(c) Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
(d) National Stock Exchange (NSE)
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Answer: C
435. In the Climate Risk Index 2025, what position does India hold?
(a) 1st
(b) 4th
(c) 6th
(d) 10th
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Answer: C
436. Which organization publishes the Climate Risk Index?
(a) World Health Organization (WHO)
(b) United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP)
(c) Germanwatch
(d) Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
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Answer: C
437. What are the three hazard categories used in the Climate Risk Index to assess extreme weather events?
(a) Hydrological, Meteorological, and Climatological
(b) Meteorological, Geological, and Economic
(c) Oceanographic, Meteorological, and Ecological
(d) Climatological, Environmental, and Technological
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Answer: A
438. What is the official name of the Arab League?
(a) League of Arab Nations
(b) Arab States Union
(c) League of Arab States
(d) Middle East Cooperation Council
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Answer: C
439. When was the Arab League formed?
(a) 1935
(b) 1940
(c) 1945
(d) 1950
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Answer: C
440. What was the primary reason for the formation of the Arab League?
(a) To promote economic collaboration among Arab countries
(b) To address post-war colonial divisions and opposition to a Jewish state on Palestinian territory
(c) To establish a common defense strategy
(d) To advocate for the establishment of a unified Arab government
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Answer: B
441. How many member states are part of the Arab League?
(a) 18
(b) 20
(c) 22
(d) 25
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Answer: C
442.Where is the headquarters of the Arab League located?
(a) Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
(b) Cairo, Egypt
(c) Amman, Jordan
(d) Beirut, Lebanon
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Answer: B
443. What is the alternative name for the Tobin Tax?
(a) Currency Stabilization Tax
(b) Financial Transactions Tax
(c) International Trade Tax
(d) Robin Hood Tax
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Answer: B
444. Who proposed the Tobin Tax in 1972?
(a) Paul Samuelson
(b) Milton Friedman
(c) James Tobin
(d) John Maynard Keynes
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Answer: C
445. What is the primary purpose of the Tobin Tax?
(a) To generate revenue for governments
(b) To stabilize global financial markets and reduce speculation
(c) To encourage more foreign exchange trading
(d) To tax international imports and exports
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Answer: B
446. What is the primary purpose of the India-EFTA Desk?
(a) To provide a platform for exporting Indian goods
(b) To serve as a single-window platform for businesses from EFTA nations to invest in India
(c) To encourage the use of Indian technology in EFTA nations
(d) To create a trade barrier for non-EFTA countries
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Answer: B
447. What is one of the key objectives of the India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA)?
(a) To establish a common currency between India and EFTA nations
(b) To generate USD 100 billion in FDI over 15 years, creating over 1 million jobs in India
(c) To increase tariffs on imports from EFTA countries
(d) To promote free trade without any intellectual property regulations
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Answer: B
448. Which organization is responsible for the dedicated investment facilitation mechanism for EFTA businesses investing in India?
(a) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
(b) Invest India
(c) Reserve Bank of India
(d) Ministry of Finance
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Answer: B
449. Which countries signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish the India-Middle East-Europe
Economic Corridor (IMEC)?
(a) India, USA, UAE, Saudi Arabia, France, Germany, Italy, European Union
(b) India, Japan, China, Saudi Arabia, Russia, France
(c) India, USA, Russia, France, UK, Germany
(d) India, UK, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, European Union
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Answer: A
450. What is the main objective of the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC)?
(a) To reduce the cost of trade between India and Europe
(b) To encourage economic development through enhanced connectivity and integration between Asia, West
Asia, the Middle East, and Europe
(c) To create a political alliance between India and Middle Eastern countries
(d) To develop a military alliance between the participating countries
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Answer: B
451.Which port is part of the IMEC in India?
(a) Mumbai Port
(b) Chennai Port
(c) Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (Navi Mumbai)
(d) Kochi Port
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Answer: C
452. When was the Nari Adalat program launched?
(a) 2022
(b) 2023
(c) 2021
(d) 2020
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Answer: B
453. In which states was the Nari Adalat program initially launched as a pilot project?
(a) Assam and Jammu & Kashmir
(b) Uttar Pradesh and Bihar
(c) Maharashtra and Gujarat
(d) Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh
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Answer: A
454. What is the primary aim of the Nari Adalat program?
(a) To establish a legal court for women
(b) To resolve minor disputes through negotiation, mediation, and reconciliation at the Gram Panchayat level
(c) To provide financial assistance to women
(d) To train women in legal rights
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Answer: B
455. Who will be the head of the Nari Adalat?
(a) Village Sarpanch
(b) Mukhya Nyaya Sakhi (Chief Legal Friend)
(c) District Magistrate
(d) Local Advocate
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Answer: B
456. Which of the following ministries is involved in the implementation of the Nari Adalat program?
(a) Ministry of Women and Child Development
(b) Ministry of Panchayati Raj
(c) Ministry of Rural Development
(d) All of the above
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Answer: D
457. In which year was the Panama Canal completed?
(a) 1912
(b) 1914
(c) 1920
(d) 1930
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Answer: B
458. What is the primary function of the Panama Canal?
(a) To connect the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans
(b) To serve as a military base for the United States
(c) To provide a shipping route between the Caribbean and the Mediterranean
(d) To connect South America with North America by land
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Answer: A
459. Who originally built and controlled the Panama Canal?
(a) Panama
(b) United States
(c) France
(d) United Kingdom
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Answer: B
460. When did Panama gain control of the Panama Canal from the United States?
(a) 1900
(b) 1945
(c) 1999
(d) 2005
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Answer: C
461. What treaty led to the transfer of control of the Panama Canal to Panama?
(a) Treaty of Paris
(b) Torrijos–Carter Treaties
(c) Treaty of Versailles
(d) Panama–Colombia Treaty
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Answer: B
462. When was the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) launched by China?
(a) 2010
(b) 2011
(c) 2013
(d) 2015
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Answer: C
463. What is the primary aim of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)?
(a) To promote military cooperation between Asia, Europe, and Africa
(b) To enhance regional connectivity and foster economic cooperation through infrastructure projects
(c) To create a political union between Asia and Europe
(d) To establish a common currency for participating countries
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Answer: B
464. What does “BrahMos NG” stand for?
(a) BrahMos New Generation
(b) BrahMos Next Generation
(c) BrahMos Naval Ground
(d) BrahMos Next-Gen
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Answer: B
465. What is the maximum speed of the BrahMos NG missile?
(a) Mach 2
(b) Mach 3.5
(c) Mach 4
(d) Mach 5
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Answer: B
466. What is the range of the BrahMos NG missile?
(a) 150 km
(b) 290 km
(c) 400 km
(d) 500 km
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Answer: B
467. BrahMos NG is a joint venture between which two countries?
(a) India and China
(b) India and Russia
(c) India and France
(d) India and the USA
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Answer: B
468. What type of missile is BrahMos NG?
(a) Hypersonic missile
(b) Supersonic missile
(c) Subsonic missile
(d) Anti-aircraft missile
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Answer: B
469. What is the JC Bose Grant launched by Anusandhan National Research Foundation?
(a) A funding program for junior researchers
(b) A program for supporting research in agriculture
(c) A grant recognizing outstanding performance and contributions of senior Indian scientists and engineers
(d) A fellowship for science students
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Answer: C
470. What is the annual research funding provided under the JC Bose Grant?
(a) Rs 10 Lakhs
(b) Rs 25 Lakhs
(c) Rs 50 Lakhs
(d) Rs 1 Crore
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Answer: B
471. For how many years is the JC Bose Grant awarded?
(a) 3 years
(b) 5 years
(c) 7 years
(d) 10 years
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Answer: B
472. What is the age limit for availing the JC Bose Grant?
(a) 60 years
(b) 65 years
(c) 68 years
(d) 70 years
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Answer: C
473. What was the initial territorial limit for the Free Movement Regime along the India-Myanmar
border?
(a) 10 km
(b) 16 km
(c) 40 km
(d) 50 km
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Answer: C
474. What is the current territorial limit for the Free Movement Regime along the India-Myanmar
border?
(a) 5 km
(b) 10 km
(c) 15 km
(d) 20 km
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Answer: B
475. Which border force is responsible for issuing Border Passes under the Free Movement Regime?
(a) Indo-Tibetan Border Police
(b) Assam Rifles
(c) Border Security Force
(d) Sashastra Seema Bal
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Answer: B
478. What is the primary purpose of the Free Movement Regime between India and Myanmar?
(a) To allow cross-border trade
(b) To facilitate movement of tourists
(c) To enable border residents to visit relatives without a visa or passport
(d) To enforce border security measures
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Answer: C
479. Which states share the India-Myanmar border?
(a) Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram
(b) Jammu & Kashmir, Assam, Nagaland, Meghalaya
(c) West Bengal, Assam, Mizoram, Tripura
(d) Sikkim, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland
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Answer: A
480. When was the Free Movement Regime introduced between India and Myanmar?
(a) 1955
(b) 1968
(c) 1975
(d) 1980
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Answer: B
481. What is the new time limit for telecom operators to act on spam complaints, according to the
TRAI’s new rules?
(a) 7 days
(b) 10 days
(c) 15 days
(d) 5 days
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Answer: D
482. Which series of numbers will now be designated for transactional and service calls under the
new rules?
(a) 1600 Series
(b) 140 Series
(c) 150 Series
(d) 1800 Series
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Answer: A
483. What is the penalty for the first offense of misreporting under the new TRAI rules?
(a) ₹1 Lakh
(b) ₹2 Lakh
(c) ₹5 Lakh
(d) ₹10 Lakh
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Answer: B
484. Under the new proposal, what will the ‘Tax Year’ refer to?
(a) The year after the income is earned
(b) The financial year in which income is earned and tax is filed
(c) A calendar year for tax purposes
(d) A hybrid year combining multiple financial years
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Answer: B
485. Which financial period will the proposed ‘Tax Year’ cover?
(a) January 1 to December 31
(b) April 1 to March 31
(c) June 1 to May 31
(d) October 1 to September 30
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Answer: B
486. What is the key provision under Section 8(3) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951?
(a) It disqualifies a person from contesting elections for a lifetime after conviction.
(b) It disqualifies a person from contesting elections for 6 years after release if convicted and sentenced to imprisonment for 2 years or more.
(c) It allows convicted individuals to contest elections after 2 years of sentence.
(d) It removes the disqualification period for all convicted individuals.
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Answer: B
487. Which offenses are covered under Section 8(1) for immediate disqualification from elections?
(a) Minor offenses
(b) Offenses such as rape, terrorism, and corruption
(c) Traffic violations
(d) All civil offenses
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Answer: B
488.Under which section can the Election Commission remove or shorten a convicted person’s
disqualification period?
(a) Section 8(1)
(b) Section 8(3)
(c) Section 11
(d) Section 10
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Answer: C
489. How long is the disqualification period for an individual convicted of a criminal offense under Section 8(3) of the Representation of the People Act?
(a) 1 year after release
(b) 6 years after release
(c) 2 years after release
(d) 5 years after release
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Answer: B
490. What did the Supreme Court mandate in the Association for Democratic Reforms Case (2002)?
(a) Political parties must disclose the criminal records of candidates in elections.
(b) All convicted criminals were banned from contesting elections.
(c) Candidates must undergo a criminal background check before filing nominations.
(d) Criminal records must be kept confidential to protect candidates’ privacy.
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Answer: A
491. What was the key ruling in the CEC vs Jan Chaukidar Case (2013)?
(a) Jailed individuals retain their right to vote in elections.
(b) Undertrial prisoners are disqualified from contesting elections.
(c) Convicted individuals can contest elections only after serving half of their sentence.
(d) Parliament amended the law to allow undertrial prisoners to contest elections.
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Answer: B
492. What was the effect of the Lily Thomas Case (2013) ruling on sitting MPs/MLAs?
(a) MPs/MLAs are allowed to stay in office if they file an appeal after conviction.
(b) Sitting MPs/MLAs are immediately disqualified upon conviction.
(c) MPs/MLAs can remain in office for 6 months after conviction.
(d) Convicted MPs/MLAs were permitted to contest elections after serving their sentence.
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Answer: B
493. In the Public Interest Foundation Case (2018), what did the SC mandate for political parties?
(a) Political parties must disclose the criminal records of candidates during election rallies.
(b) Political parties must publish the criminal records of candidates on their websites, social media, and newspapers.
(c) Political parties must withhold criminal records of candidates to avoid defamation.
(d) Political parties must only disclose criminal records during voting.
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Answer: B
494. Under which Article of the Indian Constitution is President’s Rule imposed in a state?
(a) Article 352
(b) Article 355
(c) Article 356
(d) Article 360
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Answer: C
495. What is the primary duty of the Central Government under Article 355 of the Indian
Constitution?
(a) To ensure the economic stability of every state
(b) To ensure the government of every state is carried on in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution
(c) To directly govern every state in India
(d) To appoint the Chief Ministers of states
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Answer: B
496. What is the commonly known term for the imposition of the Central Government’s control over
a state under Article 356?
(a) State Emergency
(b) President’s Rule
(c) Governor’s Rule
(d) National Emergency
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Answer: B
497. Within how many months must a proclamation imposing President’s Rule be approved by both
Houses of Parliament?
(a) 1 month
(b) 2 months
(c) 3 months
(d) 6 months
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Answer: B
498. For how long does President’s Rule continue if approved by both Houses of Parliament?
(a) 3 months
(b) 6 months
(c) 12 months
(d) 2 years
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Answer: B
499. How long can President’s Rule be extended, and what is required for such extensions?
(a) 1 year, with the approval of the Parliament
(b) 3 years, with approval from the Parliament every 6 months
(c) 5 years, with the approval of the President
(d) 1 year, with the recommendation of the Chief Minister
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Answer: B
500. What type of majority is required for passing resolutions related to the proclamation of
President’s Rule or its continuation?
(a) Absolute Majority
(b) Simple Majority
(c) Two-Thirds Majority
(d) Majority of the Population
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Answer: B
501. Which state has experienced the longest single period under President’s Rule?
(a) Punjab
(b) Jammu and Kashmir
(c) West Bengal
(d) Maharashtra
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Answer: B
502. Which state has experienced the longest single period under President’s Rule?
(a) Punjab
(b) Jammu and Kashmir
(c) West Bengal
(d) Maharashtra
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Answer: B
503. Which state holds the record for the most number of instances of President’s Rule?
(a) Punjab
(b) Jammu and Kashmir
(c) Manipur
(d) Uttar Pradesh
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Answer: C
504. What is the shortest total duration of President’s Rule in a state?
(a) 44 days in Uttarakhand (2016)
(b) 7 days in West Bengal (1962)
(c) 11 days in Maharashtra (2019)
(d) 8 days in Bihar (1995)
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Answer: A
505. Which state has the longest combined duration of President’s Rule in total?
(a) Punjab
(b) Jammu and Kashmir
(c) Uttar Pradesh
(d) Puducherry
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Answer: B
506. Which state had the shortest single period of President’s Rule, lasting 7 days?
(a) Bihar
(b) West Bengal
(c) Maharashtra
(d) Uttar Pradesh
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Answer: B
507. When did the UN General Assembly declare February 11th as the International Day of Women and Girls in Science?
(a) 2010
(b) 2015
(c) 2017
(d) 2020
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Answer: B
508. What is the name of the campaign launched by UNESCO to mark the 10th anniversary of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science?
(a) Women in Science for a Better Future
(b) More Women in Science Now
(c) Imagine a World with More Women in Science
(d) Women Empowerment in Science
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Answer: C
509. Which organization is behind the “Imagine a World with More Women in Science” campaign?
(a) United Nations
(b) UNESCO
(c) World Health Organization
(d) European Union
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Answer: B
510. On which date is National Women’s Day observed in India to honor Sarojini Naidu’s birth anniversary?
(a) January 12
(b) February 13
(c) March 8
(d) November 14
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Answer: B
511. Sarojini Naidu is famously known as the “Nightingale of India.” What is one of her major accomplishments?
(a) First female Prime Minister of India
(b) First female Governor of Independent India
(c) First female President of India
(d) First woman in space from India
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Answer: B
512. Sarojini Naidu’s poetry collection titled Golden Threshold earned her which title?
(a) Rani of Jhansi
(b) Bul Bul-e-Hind
(c) Queen of India
(d) Mother of the Nation
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Answer: B
513. Which state did Sarojini Naidu serve as the first female Governor in 1947?
(a) Tamil Nadu
(b) Uttar Pradesh
(c) Kerala
(d) West Bengal
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Answer: B
514. Which of Sarojini Naidu’s works helped her earn the title “Bul Bul-e-Hind”?
(a) The Broken Wing
(b) The Gift of India
(c) Golden Threshold
(d) In the Bazaars of Hyderabad
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Answer: C
515. What is the name of India’s first manned submersible that is expected to reach a depth of 6,000 meters by 2026?
(a) Matsya 6000
(b) Samudra 6000
(c) Deepsea Explorer
(d) Ocean 6000
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Answer: A
516. Matsya 6000 submersible is part of which mission?
(a) Ocean Exploration Mission
(b) Samudrayaan Mission
(c) Deep Blue Mission
(d) Seawater Research Mission
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Answer: B
517. Which ministry is responsible for the Deep Ocean Mission, which includes the Matsya 6000 submersible?
(a) Ministry of Science and Technology
(b) Ministry of Earth Sciences
(c) Ministry of Environment and Forests
(d) Ministry of Defence
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Answer: B
518. Which organization developed the Matsya 6000 manned submersible?
(a) Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)
(b) National Institute of Ocean Technology (Chennai)
(c) Indian National Space Research Organization (ISRO)
(d) National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
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Answer: B
519. What is the expected launch timeline for the Matsya 6000 submersible?
(a) 2024
(b) 2025
(c) 2026
(d) 2027
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Answer: C
520. What does NAMASTE stand for?
(a) National Action for Sanitation and Technology Education
(b) National Action for Mechanised Sanitation Ecosystem
(c) National Assistance for Modern Sanitation Techniques
(d) National Awareness for Manual Sanitation Training
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Answer: B
521. Which ministries are responsible for implementing the NAMASTE scheme?
(a) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Ministry of Urban Affairs
(b) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
(c) Ministry of Rural Development, Ministry of Water Resources
(d) Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Labour
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Answer: B
522. What is one of the key objectives of the NAMASTE scheme?
(a) Promote manual cleaning of sanitation systems
(b) Ensure safety and formalize sanitation workers
(c) Reduce the number of sanitation workers
(d) Promote hand washing techniques
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Answer: B
523. Which agency is responsible for implementing the NAMASTE scheme?
(a) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA)
(b) National Safai Karmacharis Finance Development Corporation (MoSJE)
(c) National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA)
(d) National Institute of Technology (NIT)
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Answer: B
524. What is the duration of the NAMASTE scheme?
(a) FY 2022-23 to 2024-25
(b) FY 2023-24 to 2025-26
(c) FY 2024-25 to 2026-27
(d) FY 2021-22 to 2023-24
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Answer: B
525. What is the theme for the 2025 Asian Fisheries and Aquaculture Forum (AFAF)?
(a) Sustainable Aquaculture Growth
(b) Greening the Blue Growth in Asia-Pacific
(c) Innovation in Fisheries
(d) Promoting Aquatic Ecosystem Health
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Answer: B
526. In which city was the 14th Asian Fisheries and Aquaculture Forum (AFAF) inaugurated?
(a) Kochi
(b) Mumbai
(c) New Delhi
(d) Chennai
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Answer: C
527. How often is the Asian Fisheries and Aquaculture Forum held?
(a) Every year
(b) Every 2 years
(c) Every 3 years
(d) Every 5 years
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Answer: C
528. Where was the Asian Fisheries Society (AFS) founded?
(a) New Delhi, India
(b) Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
(c) Bangkok, Thailand
(d) Jakarta, Indonesia
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Answer: B
529. In which year was the Asian Fisheries Society (AFS) founded?
(a) 1980
(b) 1984
(c) 1990
(d) 2000
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Answer: B
530. Which of the following organizations is NOT an organizer of the 14th Asian Fisheries and Aquaculture Forum (AFAF)?
(a) Asian Fisheries Society (AFS)
(b) ICAR
(c) Asian Fisheries Society Indian Branch (Mangalore)
(d) Ministry of External Affairs
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Answer: D
531. Which city in India hosted the 8th Asian Fisheries and Aquaculture Forum (AFAF) in 2007?
(a) Kochi
(b) New Delhi
(c) Mumbai
(d) Chennai
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Answer: A
532. What is another name for the India-US 123 Agreement of 2007?
(a) India-US Trade Agreement
(b) US-India Civil Nuclear Agreement
(c) US-India Economic Cooperation Agreement
(d) India-US Non-Proliferation Treaty
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Answer: B
533. What is the primary aim of the India-US 123 Agreement?
(a) To enhance military cooperation
(b) To facilitate civilian nuclear cooperation between India and the US
(c) To promote cultural exchange
(d) To develop space exploration technologies
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Answer: B
534. What does COMPACT stand for in the US-India COMPACT Initiative?
(a) Catalyzing Opportunities for Military Partnerships and Cultural Ties
(b) Catalyzing Opportunities for Military Partnership, Accelerated Commerce & Technology
(c) Creating Opportunities for Mutual Progress, Accelerating Cooperation and Trade
(d) Cooperation and Mobilization for Advancing Partnership, Commerce, and Technology
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Answer: B
535. What is the main focus of the US-India COMPACT Initiative?
(a) Expanding space cooperation
(b) Enhancing military partnerships, with a focus on technology, trade, and defense industrial cooperation
(c) Promoting tourism and cultural exchanges
(d) Advancing agricultural trade
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Answer: B
536. What does TRUST stand for in the India-US initiative?
(a) Transforming Relationships Using Strategic Technology
(b) Transforming Resources Under Strategic Trade
(c) Transforming Relationship Utilizing Strategic Technology
(d) Technological Research Under Strategic Ties
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Answer: C
537. What is the main objective of the TRUST initiative between India and the United States?
(a) To enhance space exploration collaboration
(b) To boost collaboration on critical minerals and strengthen supply chains
(c) To improve military cooperation
(d) To promote cultural exchange and tourism
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Answer: B
538. What fighter jet will the US sell to India as part of the defence cooperation?
(a) F-22 Raptor
(b) F-35 Stealth Fighter Jets
(c) F-16 Fighting Falcon
(d) F-18 Hornet
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Answer: B
539. What new framework will be signed between the US and India this year?
(a) US-India Strategic Technology Partnership
(b) US-India Bilateral Trade Agreement
(c) 10-Year Framework for US-India Major Defence Partnership
(d) US-India Space Exploration Agreement
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Answer: C
540. Which country will support India’s membership in the International Energy Agency (IEA)?
(a) Japan
(b) United States
(c) Russia
(d) China
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Answer: B
541. What is the target set by India and the US for bilateral trade by 2030?
(a) $100 Billion
(b) $200 Billion
(c) $500 Billion
(d) $1 Trillion
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Answer: C
542. Which program is being expanded to foster tech collaboration in AI, Semiconductors, and Space Exploration?
(a) Indo-US Space Initiative
(b) INDUS Innovation Program
(c) US-India Quantum Computing Program
(d) India-US Defence Technology Alliance
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Answer: B
543. Which country’s extradition was confirmed by President Trump for involvement in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks?
(a) Osama Bin Laden
(b) Ayman al-Zawahiri
(c) Tahawwur Rana
(d) Hafiz Saeed
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Answer: C
544. What new strategic venture will focus on economic connectivity and commerce in the Indian Ocean?
(a) Indo-Pacific Economic Corridor
(b) Indian Ocean Strategic Venture
(c) Asia-Pacific Economic Initiative
(d) Indo-Pacific Trade Alliance
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Answer: C
545. Which missile system did Ukraine acquire from the UK to counter Russian missile barrages?
(a) Patriot Missile System
(b) Gravehawk Hybrid Surface-to-Air Missile System
(c) Iron Dome System
(d) S-400 Missile System
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Answer: B) Gravehawk Hybrid Surface-to-Air Missile System
546. Which country supplied Ukraine with the Gravehawk Hybrid Surface-to-Air Missile System?
(a) United States
(b) United Kingdom
(c) France
(d) Germany
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Answer: B) United Kingdom
547. What type of missile system is the Gravehawk Hybrid system?
(a) Surface-to-surface
(b) Surface-to-air
(c) Air-to-air
(d) Air-to-surface
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Answer: B) Surface-to-air
548. Which tiger reserve is the first to successfully implement the TrailGuard AI system for anti poaching and conservation?
(a) Jim Corbett Tiger Reserve
(b) Kaziranga Tiger Reserve
(c) Similipal Tiger Reserve
(d) Sundarbans Tiger Reserve
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Answer: C) Similipal Tiger Reserve
549. What is the purpose of the TrailGuard AI system implemented in Similipal Tiger Reserve?
(a) To monitor wildlife health
(b) To provide a camera-based alert system for anti-poaching and conservation
(c) To track migratory bird movements
(d) To enhance tourist experiences
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Answer: B) To provide a camera-based alert system for anti-poaching and conservation
550. What type of system is the TrailGuard AI system?
(a) GPS tracking system
(b) Camera-based alert system
(c) Satellite monitoring system
(d) Drone surveillance system
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Answer: B) Camera-based alert system
551. Where is Similipal Tiger Reserve located?
(a) Assam
(b) Uttar Pradesh
(c) Odisha
(d) Madhya Pradesh
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Answer: C) Odisha
552. Where will India’s first ‘Bio Bank’ be established?
(a) Mysuru Zoo
(b) Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park
(c) Sunderbans Wildlife Sanctuary
(d) Jim Corbett National Park
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Answer: B) Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park
553. Which organization is collaborating with Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park to establish India’s first Bio Bank?
(a) Ministry of Environment and Forests
(b) Ministry of Science and Technology (Cellular and Molecular Biology)
(c) Wildlife Conservation Society
(d) Indian Council of Agricultural Research
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Answer: B) Ministry of Science and Technology (Cellular and Molecular Biology)
554. Which organization is collaborating with Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park to establish India’s first Bio Bank?
(a) Ministry of Environment and Forests
(b) Ministry of Science and Technology (Cellular and Molecular Biology)
(c) Wildlife Conservation Society
(d) Indian Council of Agricultural Research
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Answer: B) Ministry of Science and Technology (Cellular and Molecular Biology)
555. Which state is home to the Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, where the Bio Bank will be established?
(a) Himachal Pradesh
(b) West Bengal
(c) Uttarakhand
(d) Assam
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Answer: B) West Bengal
556. What is the name of the ambitious undersea cable initiative launched by Meta?
(a) Project OceanLink
(b) Project BlueWave
(c) Project Waterworth
(d) Project GlobalNet
Show Answer
Answer: C) Project Waterworth
557. Which continents will Meta’s Project Waterworth subsea cable connect?
(a) 2 continents
(b) 3 continents
(c) 4 continents
(d) 5 continents
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Answer: D) 5 continents
558. How long will Meta’s Project Waterworth subsea cable span?
(a) 20,000 km
(b) 50,000 km
(c) 100,000 km
(d) 10,000 km
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Answer: B) 50,000 km
559. What is the primary aim of Meta’s Project Waterworth subsea cable system?
(a) To enhance global internet infrastructure and connectivity
(b) To provide undersea Wi-Fi services
(c) To promote satellite-based internet
(d) To connect remote islands
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Answer: A) To enhance global internet infrastructure and connectivity
560. At what depth will the cables of Meta’s Project Waterworth be laid in deep waters?
(a) 2,000 meters
(b) 4,000 meters
(c) 7,000 meters
(d) 10,000 meters
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Answer: C) 7,000 meters
561. Where was the 38th National Games held in 2025?
(a) Kerala
(b) Haryana
(c) Uttarakhand
(d) Maharashtra
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Answer: C) Uttarakhand
562. Which state will host the 39th National Games in 2026?
(a) Assam
(b) Meghalaya
(c) Rajasthan
(d) Goa
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Answer: B) Meghalaya
563. What is the mascot of the 38th National Games inspired by?
Show Answer
Answer: C) Monal (Uttarakhand’s State Bird)
(a) Tiger
(b) Elephant
(c) Monal
(d) Peacock
564. Which organization secured the first position in the 38th National Games?
(a) Maharashtra
(b) Services Sports Control Board
(c) Haryana
(d) Uttar Pradesh
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Answer: B) Services Sports Control Board
565. What is the name of the initiative launched during PM Modi’s US visit to strengthen underwater domain awareness?
(a) Oceanic Vision
(b) Autonomous Systems Industry Alliance (ASIA)
(c) Underwater Tech Alliance
(d) Deep Sea Partnership
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Answer: B) Autonomous Systems Industry Alliance (ASIA)
566. Which country is the first to collaborate with the US defense industry on sensitive underwater technologies?
(a) Japan
(b) India
(c) Australia
(d) South Korea
Show Answer
Answer: B) India
567. Which company developed the Wave Glider, an unmanned surface vehicle?
(a) L3 Harris
(b) Thayer Mahan
(c) Boeing’s Liquid Robotics
(d) Bharat Electronics Limited
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Answer: C) Boeing’s Liquid Robotics
568. Which Indian company is involved in the co-production of the Wave Glider unmanned surface vehicle?
(a) Sagar Defence Engineering
(b) Bharat Electronics Limited
(c) L3 Harris
(d) Thayer Mahan
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Answer: A) Sagar Defence Engineering
569. What is the ongoing discussion between L3 Harris and Bharat Electronics Limited related to?
(a) Sea Picket System
(b) Wave Glider Vehicle
(c) Low-Frequency Active Towed Sonar
(d) Underwater Surveillance Network
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Answer: C) Low-Frequency Active Towed Sonar
570. What makes the collaboration between India and the US in underwater systems unique?
(a) Joint naval exercises
(b) First-of-its-kind co-production and technology transfer in sensitive underwater systems
(c) Sharing of submarine technology
(d) Joint defense research
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Answer: B) First-of-its-kind co-production and technology transfer in sensitive underwater systems
571. Which port in Israel is one of India’s major overseas port investments?
(a) Ashdod Port
(b) Haifa Port
(c) Eilat Port
(d) Tel Aviv Port
Show Answer
Answer: B) Haifa Port
572. Which two ports in Bangladesh are among India’s major overseas port investments?
(a) Chittagong and Mongla Ports
(b) Dhaka and Khulna Ports
(c) Sylhet and Barisal Ports
(d) Rajshahi and Comilla Ports
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Answer: A) Chittagong and Mongla Ports
573. Which port in Oman is part of India’s major overseas port investments?
(a) Muscat Port
(b) Duqm Port
(c) Sohar Port
(d) Salalah Port
Show Answer
Answer: B) Duqm Port
574. Which port in Myanmar is included in India’s major overseas port investments?
(a) Yangon Port
(b) Sittwe Port
(c) Mandalay Port
(d) Dawei Port
Show Answer
Answer: B) Sittwe Port
575. Which two ports in Sri Lanka are part of India’s major overseas port investments?
(a) Colombo and Galle Ports
(b) Trincomalee and Kankesanthurai Ports
(c) Hambantota and Jaffna Ports
(d) Negombo and Matara Ports
Show Answer
Answer: B) Trincomalee and Kankesanthurai Ports
576. Which country is home to Sabang Port, a key overseas port investment for India?
(a) Myanmar
(b) Indonesia
(c) Bangladesh
(d) Sri Lanka
Show Answer
Answer: B) Indonesia
577. Which section of the IPC was discussed in the Chhattisgarh High Court ruling related to marital rape immunity?
(a) Section 375
(b) Section 377
(c) Section 376
(d) Section 379
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Answer: B) Section 377
578. Which country is hosting the joint military exercise “Dharma Guardian”?
(a) India
(b) Japan
(c) Australia
(d) United States
Show Answer
Answer: B
579. Which is the highest mountain in Japan where the “Dharma Guardian” military exercise will be held?
(a) Mount Takao
(b) Mount Fuji
(c) Mount Kita
(d) Mount Hakone
Show Answer
Answer: B
580. Which other bilateral military exercise involves the Indian and Japanese naval forces?
(a) JIMEX
(b) YAMATO
(c) RIMPAC
(d) TIGER
Show Answer
Answer: A
581. Which air force exercise is conducted between India and Japan?
(a) SHINYUU Maitri
(b) Garuda
(c) Cope India
(d) Air Guardian
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Answer: A
582. Which multi-national naval exercise includes India, Japan, the US, and Australia?
(a) Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC)
(b) Malabar
(c) Joint Warrior
(d) Pacific Dragon
Show Answer
Answer: B
583. Which countries are involved in the Malabar naval exercise?
(a) India, Japan, US, Australia
(b) India, US, Russia, France
(c) India, Japan, South Korea, Singapore
(d) India, US, Australia, UK
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Answer: A
584. Which missile system is India planning to procure and co-produce with the United States to strengthen defense?
(a) Stinger Missile
(b) Javelin Anti-Tank Missile
(c) Patriot Missile
(d) Hellfire Missile
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Answer: B
585. Who are the developers of the Javelin Anti-Tank Missile?
(a) Boeing and Lockheed Martin
(b) Raytheon and Lockheed Martin
(c) Airbus and Raytheon
(d) Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin
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Answer: B
586. Which country is India collaborating with for the procurement and co-production of the Javelin Anti-Tank Missile?
(a) Russia
(b) United States
(c) Israel
(d) France
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Answer: B
587. Where is the Aravali Safari Park Project being developed?
(a) Jaipur and Udaipur
(b) Gurugram and Nuh
(c) Delhi and Noida
(d) Bangalore and Hyderabad
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Answer: B
588. Which two entities are collaborating with the Haryana Government for the Aravali Safari Park Project?
(a) National Wildlife Board and WWF
(b) Tagbin and The Logical Zoo
(c) Indian Government and Tata Group
(d) Ministry of Environment and Google
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Answer: B
589. Aravali Safari Park will be the world’s largest safari park. In which state is it being built?
(a) Rajasthan
(b) Maharashtra
(c) Haryana
(d) Uttar Pradesh
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Answer: C
590. What does APEDA stand for?
(a) Agricultural and Processed Export Development Authority
(b) Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority
(c) Agricultural Processing and Export Development Authority
(d) Agricultural Products Export Development Authority
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Answer: B
591. In which year was APEDA established?
(a) 1980
(b) 1985
(c) 1990
(d) 1995
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Answer: B
592. APEDA replaced which of the following organizations?
(a) Food Export Development Authority
(b) Processed Food Export Promotion Council
(c) Agricultural Products Development Board
(d) Indian Export Promotion Council
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Answer: B
593. Which ministry does APEDA work under?
(a) Ministry of Agriculture
(b) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
(c) Ministry of Environment
(d) Ministry of Food Processing
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Answer: B
597. Where is the headquarters of APEDA located?
(a) Mumbai
(b) Chennai
(c) New Delhi
(d) Bangalore
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Answer: C
598. Which ministry launched the ‘AI for Entrepreneurship’ module?
(a) Ministry of Education
(b) Ministry of Skill Development
(c) Ministry of Commerce
(d) Ministry of Technology
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Answer: B
599. Which two organizations collaborated with the Ministry of Skill Development to launch the ‘AI for Entrepreneurship’ module?
(a) Intel India and Google
(b) National Skill Development Corporation and Microsoft
(c) National Skill Development Corporation and Intel India
(d) Ministry of Commerce and National Innovation Foundation
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Answer: C
600. What is the primary purpose of the ‘AI for Entrepreneurship’ module?
(a) To teach AI coding to college students
(b) To simplify AI concepts and encourage entrepreneurial thinking
(c) To promote AI research for startups
(d) To develop AI software for businesses
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Answer: B
601. Where was the 8th Indian Ocean Conference held?
(a) New Delhi
(b) Muscat (Oman)
(c) Colombo (Sri Lanka)
(d) Dubai (UAE)
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Answer: B
602. Who represented India at the 8th Indian Ocean Conference?
(a) Prime Minister Narendra Modi
(b) President Ram Nath Kovind
(c) External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar
(d) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
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Answer: C
603. What was the theme of the 8th Indian Ocean Conference?
(a) Strengthening Maritime Security
(b) Voyage to New Horizons of Maritime Partnership
(c) Enhancing Regional Cooperation in the IOR
(d) Navigating the Challenges of Geopolitics
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Answer: B
604. Which foundation established the Indian Ocean Conference?
(a) India Foundation
(b) Indian Ocean Research Foundation
(c) Maritime Security Foundation
(d) Oceanic Policy Foundation
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Answer: A
605. When was the Indian Ocean Conference first established?
(a) 2014
(b) 2016
(c) 2018
(d) 2020
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Answer: B
606. How many countries participated in the Indian Ocean Conference?
(a) 20
(b) 25
(c) 30
(d) 35
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Answer: C
607. What is the vision under which the Indian Ocean Conference aims to enhance regional cooperation?
(a) Maritime Freedom for All
(b) Security and Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR)
(c) Oceanic Peace and Prosperity
(d) Blue Economy for All
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Answer: B
608. What type of scheme is the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)?
(a) State Sector Scheme
(b) Central Sector Scheme
(c) Private Sector Scheme
(d) Public-Private Partnership Scheme
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Answer: B
609. Which is the world’s largest crop insurance scheme?
(a) National Agricultural Insurance Scheme
(b) Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana
(c) Crop Insurance for Farmers Initiative
(d) Global Crop Coverage Program
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Answer: B
610. What is the aim of the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana?
(a) To provide loans to farmers
(b) To provide financial protection to farmers in case of crop failure due to natural disasters,
pests, or diseases
(c) To increase crop production
(d) To promote organic farming
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Answer: B
611. Who is eligible for the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana?
(a) Only small-scale farmers
(b) Only farmers in rural areas
(c) All farmers
(d) Only commercial crop growers
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Answer: C
612. Which of the following is covered under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana?
(a) Only natural calamities
(b) Only pests and diseases
(c) Natural calamities, pests and diseases, post-harvest losses, and prevented sowing
(d) Only post-harvest losses
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Answer: C
613. What is the premium rate for Kharif crops under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana?
(a) 1%
(b) 2%
(c) 5%
(d) 4%
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Answer: B
614. Where was the RuTAGe Smart Village Center launched?
(a) Mandaura (Haryana)
(b) Mangaluru (Karnataka)
(c) Pune (Maharashtra)
(d) Patna (Bihar)
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Answer: A
615. Who conceptualized the RuTAGe Smart Village Center?
(a) Ministry of Rural Development
(b) National Innovation Foundation
(c) Office of Principal Scientific Advisor
(d) Ministry of Science and Technology
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Answer: C
616. What is the primary purpose of the RuTAGe Smart Village Center?
(a) To promote tourism in rural areas
(b) To bridge the gap between rural needs and technological advancements
(c) To provide education to rural children
(d) To establish new industries in rural areas
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Answer: B
617. What was the value of India’s exports to Afghanistan in 2023-24?
(a) USD 825.78 Million
(b) USD 642.29 Million
(c) USD 355.45 Million
(d) USD 509.49 Million
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Answer: C
618. Which product became India’s 3rd largest apple supplier in 2023-24?
(a) Iran
(b) Turkey
(c) Afghanistan
(d) Italy
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Answer: C
619. Which of the following was a primary supplier from Afghanistan to India in 2023-24?
(a) Black Pepper
(b) Asafoetida
(c) Rice
(d) Cotton
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Answer: B
620. Which country surpassed Italy and the US to become India’s 3rd largest apple supplier in 2023 24?
(a) Iran
(b) Turkey
(c) Afghanistan
(d) China
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Answer: C
621. What was the value of India’s imports from Afghanistan in 2023-24?
(a) USD 509.49 Million
(b) USD 825.78 Million
(c) USD 642.29 Million
(d) USD 355.45 Million
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Answer: C
622. Which country is the location of the EAST Nuclear Fusion Reactor?
(a) Japan
(b) France
(c) China
(d) United States
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Answer: C
623. When was the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (Tokamak) launched?
(a) 1980
(b) 1985
(c) 1990
(d) 2000
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Answer: B
624. Which gases are used as fuel in the Tokamak reactor to mimic the real Sun’s nuclear fusion reaction?
(a) Hydrogen and Oxygen
(b) Hydrogen and Deuterium
(c) Helium and Oxygen
(d) Nitrogen and Carbon
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Answer: B
625. Where is the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (Tokamak) located?
(a) United States
(b) France
(c) Japan
(d) India
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Answer: B
626. Who was appointed as the new Chief Election Commissioner of India?
(a) Rajiv Kumar
(b) Gyanesh Kumar
(c) Sunil Arora
(d) Sushil Chandra
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Answer: B
627. Where was India’s first vertical bifacial solar plant inaugurated?
(a) New Delhi Railway Station
(b) Okhla Vihar Metro Station
(c) Mumbai Central
(d) Bengaluru Metro Station
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Answer: B) Okhla Vihar Metro Station
628. Which cryptocurrency token is at the center of the fraud charges against the Argentinian President?
(a) Bitcoin
(b) Ethereum
(c) $LIBRA
(d) Dogecoin
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Answer: C) $LIBRA
627. Which Web3 company developed the $LIBRA cryptocurrency token?
(a) KIP Protocol
(b) Ethereum Foundation
(c) Web3 Innovations
(d) CryptoTech Solutions
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Answer: A) KIP Protocol
628. Who is the entrepreneur behind the development of the $LIBRA cryptocurrency token?
(a) Mark Zuckerberg
(b) Vitalik Buterin
(c) Hayden Davis
(d) Elon Musk
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Answer: C) Hayden Davis
629. What is the primary goal of the terrorist group Boko Haram?
(a) Establish a democratic government in Nigeria
(b) Impose Islamic law in Nigeria
(c) Promote Western education
(d) Create a separate state for Muslims
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Answer: B) Impose Islamic law in Nigeria
630. What does the name “Boko Haram” translate to in English?
(a) Western Education is Forbidden
(b) Jihad is Sacred
(c) Education is Power
(d) Boko Means Freedom
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Answer: A) Western Education is Forbidden
631. Which region is primarily affected by Boko Haram’s activities?
(a) South-East Asia
(b) North-West Africa
(c) Central America
(d) Middle East
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Answer: B) North-West Africa
632. Which four countries are involved in the Lake Chad region?
(a) Nigeria, Cameroon, Niger, and Chad
(b) Nigeria, Sudan, Chad, and Egypt
(c) Niger, Chad, Libya, and Nigeria
(d) Cameroon, Nigeria, Mali, and Niger
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Answer: A) Nigeria, Cameroon, Niger, and Chad
633. What is the main goal of the Urban Planning Accelerator launched by C40 Cities and UN-Habitat?
(a) To increase city emissions by 25%
(b) To reduce city emissions by 25% by 2050
(c) To create more urban spaces in cities
(d) To promote rural development
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Answer: B) To reduce city emissions by 25% by 2050
634. Which organization is responsible for launching the Urban Planning Accelerator?
(a) World Bank
(b) UN-Habitat
(c) Greenpeace
(d) United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
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Answer: B) UN-Habitat
635. What is the main objective of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat)?
(a) To promote urban poverty reduction
(b) To ensure sustainable agriculture
(c) To promote sustainable cities, ensuring adequate shelter and inclusivity for all
(d) To support global trade development
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Answer: C) To promote sustainable cities, ensuring adequate shelter and inclusivity for all
636. When was UN-Habitat launched?
(a) 1995
(b) 1985
(c) 1978
(d) 2000
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Answer: C) 1978
637. What is C40 Cities?
(a) A network of global environmental scientists
(b) A global network of 100 mayors driving urban solutions and climate action for a sustainable future
(c) A program for rural development
(d) An international financial organization
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Answer: B) A global network of 100 mayors driving urban solutions and climate action for a sustainable future
638. What is the target year for reducing city emissions by 25% according to the Urban Planning Accelerator initiative?
(a) 2030
(b) 2040
(c) 2050
(d) 2025
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Answer: C) 2050
639. Where was the Inland Waterways Terminal inaugurated by the Union Minister?
(a) Ganga River, West Bengal
(b) Brahmaputra River, Assam
(c) Yamuna River, Uttar Pradesh
(d) Godavari River, Telangana
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Answer: B) Brahmaputra River, Assam
640. What is the primary purpose of the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI)?
(a) To regulate international maritime trade
(b) To develop and maintain IWT infrastructure on national waterways
(c) To manage the Indian shipping fleet
(d) To improve airport connectivity
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Answer: B) To develop and maintain IWT infrastructure on national waterways
641. Under which act was the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) established?
(a) Inland Navigation Act, 1980
(b) Waterways Development Act, 1990
(c) Inland Waterways Authority of India Act, 1985
(d) National Waterways Act, 2000
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Answer: C) Inland Waterways Authority of India Act, 1985
642. Which ministry is responsible for the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI)?
(a) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
(b) Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
(c) Ministry of External Affairs
(d) Ministry of Transport and Highways
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Answer: B) Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
643. Where is the headquarters of the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) located?
(a) New Delhi
(b) Mumbai
(c) Noida, Uttar Pradesh
(d) Chennai
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Answer: C) Noida, Uttar Pradesh
644. What does PM-AASHA stand for?
(a) Pradhan Mantri Agricultural Assistance and Support for Harvests
(b) Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan
(c) Pradhan Mantri Agricultural Affordability and Sustainability for Farmers
(d) Pradhan Mantri Agricultural Awareness and Subsidy for Harvests
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Answer: B) Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan
645. In which year was the PM-AASHA scheme launched?
(a) 2015
(b) 2017
(c) 2018
(d) 2020
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Answer: C) 2018
646. What is the objective of the PM-AASHA scheme?
(a) To reduce the cost of farming equipment
(b) To ensure remunerative prices for farmers through effective procurement operations and price support mechanisms
(c) To promote organic farming in India
(d) To create more agricultural markets
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Answer: B) To ensure remunerative prices for farmers through effective procurement operations and price support mechanisms
647. Which type of scheme is PM-AASHA?
(a) Centrally Sponsored Scheme
(b) State Scheme
(c) Central Sector Scheme
(d) Public-Private Partnership Scheme
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Answer: C) Central Sector Scheme
648. Which ministry is the nodal ministry for the PM-AASHA scheme?
(a) Ministry of Finance
(b) Ministry of Rural Development
(c) Ministry of Agriculture and Farmer’s Welfare
(d) Ministry of Consumer Affairs
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Answer: C) Ministry of Agriculture and Farmer’s Welfare
649. Until which year has the government approved the continuation of the PM-AASHA scheme?
(a) 2023-24
(b) 2025-26
(c) 2026-27
(d) 2030-31
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Answer: B) 2025-26
650. Where does the Caspian Pipeline Consortium pipeline run from and to?
(a) From Kazakhstan to Azerbaijan
(b) From Tengiz oil field in Kazakhstan to the Russian Black Sea port of Novorossiysk
(c) From Russia to Europe
(d) From Kazakhstan to Turkey
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Answer: B) From Tengiz oil field in Kazakhstan to the Russian Black Sea port of Novorossiysk
651. When was the Caspian Pipeline Consortium pipeline completed?
(a) 2001
(b) 2010
(c) 2018
(d) 2020
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Answer: C) 2018
652. What does OPEC stand for?
(a) Organization of Petroleum Engineering Countries
(b) Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
(c) Organization of Petroleum Environmental Council
(d) Organization of Public Economic Cooperation
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Answer: B) Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
653. When was OPEC created?
(a) 1950
(b) 1960
(c) 1970
(d) 1980
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Answer: B) 1960
654. Which countries initially founded OPEC at the Baghdad Conference in 1960?
(a) Venezuela, Iran, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait
(b) Venezuela, Russia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and Algeria
(c) Venezuela, Nigeria, Iraq, Qatar, and Libya
(d) Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Indonesia, and Algeria
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Answer: A) Venezuela, Iran, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait
655. What is the headquarters of OPEC located?
(a) Geneva, Switzerland
(b) London, United Kingdom
(c) Vienna, Austria
(d) Paris, France
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Answer: C) Vienna, Austria
656. How many countries are currently members of OPEC?
(a) 10
(b) 12
(c) 15
(d) 20
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Answer: B) 12
657. What was the main focus of the 4th NMFT Conference attended by the Union Minister of State for Home Affairs?
(a) Economic Cooperation
(b) Global Unity Against Terrorism
(c) Trade Relations
(d) Climate Change
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Answer: B) Global Unity Against Terrorism
658. In which year was the NMFT Conference launched?
(a) 2015
(b) 2017
(c) 2018
(d) 2020
Show Answer
Answer: C) 2018
659. Where was the first NMFT Conference held?
(a) Australia
(b) France
(c) India
(d) United States
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Answer: B) France (Paris)
660. What is the primary objective of the NMFT Conference?
(a) To enhance international trade
(b) To enhance international cooperation in curbing terror financing
(c) To increase financial aid for terrorism victims
(d) To discuss climate change and its impacts on terrorism
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Answer: B) To enhance international cooperation in curbing terror financing
661. What was the value of India’s exports to Afghanistan in 2023-24?
(a) 4th
(b) 5th
(c) 6th
(d) 7th
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Answer: C) 6th
662. What percentage of global textile trade does the Indian textile sector contribute?
(a) 3%
(b) 4.5%
(c) 6%
(d) 8%
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Answer: B) 4.5%
663. What is the objective of the Prime Minister Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM MITRA) Parks Scheme?
(a) To improve textile exports to Europe
(b) To set up 7 mega textile parks with world-class infrastructure
(c) To promote handloom weaving
(d) To provide subsidies for textile imports
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Answer: B) To set up 7 mega textile parks with world-class infrastructure
664. What is the expected investment for the PM MITRA Parks Scheme?
(a) USD 5 Bn
(b) USD 10 Bn
(c) USD 20 Bn
(d) USD 15 Bn
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Answer: B) USD 10 Bn
665. Which program is designed to build capacity and address skill gaps in the textile value chain?
(a) Samarth
(b) Bharat Tex
(c) National Handloom Development Programme
(d) PM MITRA
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Answer: A) Samarth
666. What is the purpose of India’s first Biennial Transparency Report (BTR)?
(a) To track economic growth
(b) To report progress under the 2015 Paris Climate Agreement
(c) To showcase technological advancements
(d) To measure national emissions for pollution control
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Answer: B) To report progress under the 2015 Paris Climate Agreement
667. Under which framework is the Biennial Transparency Report (BTR) prepared?
(a) UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Framework
(b) Enhanced Transparency Framework of the Paris Agreement
(c) National Climate Change Strategy
(d) Global Environmental Management Framework
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Answer: B) Enhanced Transparency Framework of the Paris Agreement
668. Which of the following is NOT one of the five chapters covered in the BTR?
(a) National Inventory Report of GHG Emissions
(b) Progress in achieving NDC
(c) Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation
(d) National Economic Growth Data
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Answer: D) National Economic Growth Data
669. How often must countries submit their Biennial Transparency Report (BTR)?
(a) Every year
(b) Every 2 years
(c) Every 5 years
(d) Every 10 years
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Answer: B) Every 2 years
670. What was the unemployment rate in urban areas in Q3 of FY25?
(a) 6.2%
(b) 6.3%
(c) 6.4%
(d) 6.5%
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Answer: C) 6.4%
671. What was the Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) in urban areas among persons aged 15 years and above in Q3 FY25?
(a) 49.9%
(b) 50.4%
(c) 46.6%
(d) 48.0%
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Answer: B) 50.4%
672. What was the Worker Population Ratio (WPR) in urban areas for persons aged 15 years and above in Q3 FY25?
(a) 46.6%
(b) 47.2%
(c) 48.4%
(d) 45.0%
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Answer: B) 47.2%
673. What was the significance of the Vikram Lander’s hop experiment?
(a) It demonstrated the ability to generate power from the Moon’s surface
(b) It showcased the ability to lift and produce thrust with its engines
(c) It proved the lander could survive harsh moon radiation
(d) It showed Vikram could communicate over longer distances
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Answer: B) It showcased the ability to lift and produce thrust with its engines
674. When was ISRO’s Chandrayaan-3 mission launched?
(a) 2021
(b) 2022
(c) 2023
(d) 2024
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Answer: C) 2023
675. What was the launch vehicle used for the Chandrayaan-3 mission?
(a) PSLV-C37
(b) GSLV Mk II
(c) Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (LVM3)
(d) Falcon 9
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Answer: B) Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (LVM3)
676. What is the name approved by the International Astronomical Union for the landing site of Chandrayaan-3’s Vikram Lander?
(a) Shiv Shakti Station
(b) Vikram Station
(c) Statio Shiv Shakti
(d) Lunar South Pole
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Answer: C) Statio Shiv Shakt
677. Which of the following countries were the first three to land a spacecraft on the Moon before India?
(a) United States, Russia, Japan
(b) United States, Russia, China
(c) United States, China, Japan
(d) Russia, China, Japan
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Answer: B) United States, Russia, China
678. Which country became the first to make a soft landing near the Lunar South Pole?
(a) United States
(b) Russia
(c) China
(d) India
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Answer: D) India
679. What is the target for India-Qatar bilateral trade by 2030?
(a) $15 Billion
(b) $20 Billion
(c) $28 Billion
(d) $35 Billion
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Answer: C) $28 Billion
680. What investment commitment did Qatar’s Sovereign Wealth Fund make in India?
(a) $5 Billion
(b) $10 Billion
(c) $15 Billion
(d) $20 Billion
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Answer: B) $10 Billion
681. Which financial system was operationalized in Qatar National Bank’s Point of Sales as part of the India-Qatar partnership?
(a) Digital Payment System
(b) Unified Payments Interface (UPI)
(c) Bank Transfer System
(d) National Electronic Funds Transfer (NEFT)
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Answer: B) Unified Payments Interface (UPI)
682. What was the total bilateral trade value between India and Qatar for FY 2023-24?
(a) US$ 12.5 Billion
(b) US$ 14.08 Billion
(c) US$ 16 Billion
(d) US$ 18 Billion
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Answer: B) US$ 14.08 Billion
683. Which of the following is among the top 3 largest export destinations for Qatar?
(a) India
(b) United States
(c) Saudi Arabia
(d) Germany
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Answer: A) India
684. Which bilateral naval exercise is held between India and Qatar?
(a) Malabar
(b) Za’ir Al Bahr
(c) Indra
(d) Ekuverin
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Answer: B) Za’ir Al Bahr
685. Which Supreme Court Bench stayed the Lokpal order regarding High Court judges?
(a) Justices Gavai, Surya Kant, and Oka
(b) Justices Chandrachud, Khanna, and Gavai
(c) Justices Surya Kant, Bhat, and Oka
(d) Justices Gavai, Lalit, and Kant
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Answer: A
686. Who coined the terms “Lokpal” and “Lokayukta”?
(a) Anna Hazare
(b) Ashok Kumar Sen
(c) Dr. L. M. Singhvi
(d) B.R. Gavai
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Answer: C
687. What is Microsoft’s new Quantum Processing Unit called?
(a) Quantum 1
(b) Majorana Zero
(c) Majorana 1
(d) Topological 1
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Answer: C
688. The Lokpal selection committee includes all EXCEPT:
(a) Prime Minister
(b) Chief Justice of India
(c) Home Minister
(d) Speaker of Lok Sabha
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Answer: C
689. What is the minimum amount of foreign donation that falls under Lokpal’s FCRA jurisdiction?
(a) Rs 5 Lakhs per year
(b) Rs 10 Lakhs per year
(c) Rs 15 Lakhs per year
(d) Rs 20 Lakhs per year
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Answer: B
690. When was the concept of Ombudsman first originated?
(a) 1800
(b) 1809
(c) 1863
(d) 1900
Show Answer
Answer: B
691. What type of qubit does Microsoft’s new QPU use?
(a) Superconducting qubits
(b) Topological qubits
(c) Ion trap qubits
(d) Diamond qubits
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Answer: B
692. How many members can the Lokpal have in addition to the Chairperson?
(a) Up to 6
(b) Up to 7
(c) Up to 8
(d) Up to 9
Show Answer
Answer: C
693. What amount had Adani Green pledged for wind power plants in Sri Lanka?
(a) $442 million
(b) $424 million
(c) $244 million
(d) $422 million
Show Answer
Answer: A
694. When did Adani Green inform Sri Lanka’s Board of Investment about its withdrawal?
(a) February 10, 2025
(b) February 11, 2025
(c) February 12, 2025
(d) February 13, 2025
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Answer: C
695. What does Hamas claim to have handed over to Israel?
(a) Living hostages
(b) Remains of four Israelis
(c) Military equipment
(d) Civilian property
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Answer: B
696. What is the duration of the ceasefire proposed in Phase 1 of the peace plan?
(a) Four weeks
(b) Five weeks
(c) Six weeks
(d) Eight weeks
Show Answer
Answer: C
697. How many trucks of humanitarian aid are planned to enter Gaza daily during Phase 1?
(a) 400
(b) 500
(c) 600
(d) 700
Show Answer
Answer: C
698. What power capacity is planned for the solar plant in Sampur, Trincomalee (first stage)?
(a) 40 MW
(b) 50 MW
(c) 60 MW
(d) 70 MW
Show Answer
Answer: B
699. What was the power purchasing tariff that was rejected by Sri Lanka’s new administration?
(a) $0.0726 per kWh
(b) $0.0826 per kWh
(c) $0.0926 per kWh
(d) $0.0626 per kWh
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Answer: B
700. Which of these is a key principle of quantum computing?
(a) Binary computation
(b) Superposition
(c) Classical interference
(d) Linear processing
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Answer: B
701. When was the Lokpal Bill first introduced in India?
(a) 1963
(b) 1966
(c) 1968
(d) 1970
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Answer: C
702. What structures does Microsoft use for multi-qubit operations in their quantum computer?
(a) Quantum dots
(b) Tetrons
(c) Hexons
(d) Quantum gates
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Answer: B
703. Which entity will partner with Ceylon Electricity Board for the solar power project?
(a) Adani Green
(b) National Thermal Power Corporation
(c) Sri Lanka Power Board
(d) Indian Solar Corporation
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Answer: B
704. How many phases are there in the proposed ceasefire plan?
(a) Two
(b) Three
(c) Four
(d) Five
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Answer: B
705. What sport is Pankaj Advani associated with in the news?
(a) Cricket
(b) Billiards
(c) Tennis
(d) Not specified in the text
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Answer: B
706. Within how many days must states establish Lokayukta institutions after the Act’s commencement?
(a) 180 days
(b) 265 days
(c) 365 days
(d) 465 days
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Answer: C
707. What state of matter does Microsoft’s quantum computer utilize?
(a) Plasma
(b) Bose-Einstein condensate
(c) Topological superconductivity
(d) Quantum fluid
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Answer: C
708. What is Sri Lanka’s government’s target for electricity tariff reduction over the next five years?
(a) 20%
(b) 25%
(c) 30%
(d) 35%
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Answer: C
709. Where was the wind farm initiative planned by Adani Green in Sri Lanka?
(a) Sampur and Trincomalee
(b) Mannar and Pooneryn
(c) Colombo and Mannar
(d) Pooneryn and Colombo
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Answer: B
710. What is the name of the world’s first Quantum Processing Unit (QPU) built with a topological conductor?
a) QuantumX
b) Majorana 1
c) QubitCore
d) TopoQ
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Answer: b) Majorana 1
711. Which company unveiled the Majorana 1 quantum processing unit?
a) Google
b) IBM
c) Microsoft
d) Intel
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Answer: c) Microsoft
712. Which country’s foreign ministry recently released a map outlining a baseline claim in the Gulf of Tonkin?
a) China
b) Vietnam
c) Philippines
d) Malaysia
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Answer: b) Vietnam
713. The Gulf of Tonkin is located adjacent to which major body of water?
a) Indian Ocean
b) Pacific Ocean
c) South China Sea
d) Andaman Sea
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Answer: c) South China Sea
714. The Gulf of Tonkin is located near which two countries?
a) Vietnam and Thailand
b) China and Vietnam
c) Philippines and Malaysia
d) Indonesia and Brunei
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Answer: b) China and Vietnam
715. Where was the HKU5-CoV-2 coronavirus discovered?
a) India
b) China
c) USA
d) Australia
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Answer: b) China
716. What type of animals are known to be primary reservoirs of coronaviruses like HKU5-CoV-2?
a) Rodents
b) Birds
c) Bats
d) Reptiles
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Answer: c) Bats
717. In which country is the WEST Tokamak reactor located?
a) United States
b) France
c) China
d) Japan
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Answer: b) France
718. Which organization has formed a high-powered committee to review key provisions of the Insurance Act, 1938?
a) Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
b) Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
c) Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI)
d) Ministry of Finance
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Answer: c) Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI)
719. Who is leading the high-powered committee formed by IRDAI to review the Insurance Act, 1938?
a) Shaktikanta Das
b) Dinesh Khara
c) Nirmala Sitharaman
d) Urjit Patel
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Answer: b) Dinesh Khara
720. The primary objective of the IRDAI high-powered committee is to:
a) Increase insurance premium rates
b) Review and suggest changes to the Insurance Act, 1938
c) Merge insurance companies
d) Regulate health insurance policies
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Answer: b) Review and suggest changes to the Insurance Act, 1938
721. What is the primary aim of the Technology Adoption Fund launched by IN-SPACe?
a) To attract foreign investment in the Indian space sector
b) To accelerate the development of indigenous space technology and reduce reliance on imports
c) To provide scholarships for space research students
d) To establish new space agencies in India
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Answer: b) To accelerate the development of indigenous space technology and reduce reliance on imports
722. What is the maximum funding cap per project under the Technology Adoption Fund?
a) Rs 10 Crores
b) Rs 15 Crores
c) Rs 25 Crores
d) Rs 50 Crores
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Answer: c) Rs 25 Crores
723. What percentage of project costs will be funded for startups and MSMEs under this scheme?
a) 30%
b) 40%
c) 50%
d) 60%
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Answer: d) 60%
724. What is the total corpus allocated for the Technology Adoption Fund?
a) Rs 250 Crores
b) Rs 500 Crores
c) Rs 750 Crores
d) Rs 1000 Crores
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Answer: b) Rs 500 Crores
725. Which organization launched the Technology Adoption Fund to support the space sector?
a) ISRO
b) DRDO
c) IN-SPACe
d) NSIL
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Answer: c) IN-SPACe
726. What does FEWS NET stand for?
a) Food Emergency Warning System Network
b) Famine Early Warning Systems Network
c) Food and Environment Watch Network
d) Famine Emergency Welfare and Nutrition
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Answer: b) Famine Early Warning Systems Network
727. Which organization established FEWS NET in 1985?
a) United Nations (UN)
b) World Health Organization (WHO)
c) United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
d) Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
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Answer: c) United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
728. What was the primary goal of FEWS NET?
a) To distribute free food globally
b) To predict and prevent food crises by informing decision-makers
c) To provide financial aid to farmers
d) To create new agricultural technologies
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Answer: b) To predict and prevent food crises by informing decision-makers
729. Who is the current Chancellor of Germany expressing concerns over NATO’s future?
a) Angela Merkel
b) Olaf Scholz
c) Friedrich Merz
d) Frank-Walter Steinmeier
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Answer: c) Friedrich Merz
730. What is the primary purpose of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)?
a) To promote free trade among member countries
b) To ensure collective security and defense among its members
c) To regulate international aviation standards
d) To oversee global financial markets
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Answer: b) To ensure collective security and defense among its members
731. As of 2025, how many member countries does NATO have?
(a) 28
(b) 30
(c) 32
(d) 34
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Answer: c) 32
732. Which country joined NATO most recently?
a) Sweden
b) Finland
c) Ukraine
d) Georgia
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Answer: a) Sweden
733. Which ministry is the nodal ministry for the PM-AASHA scheme?
a) Geneva, Switzerland
b) New York City, USA
c) Brussels, Belgium
d) Paris, France
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Answer: c) Brussels, Belgium
734. In what year was NATO formed?
a) 1945
b) 1949
c) 1955
d) 1960
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Answer: b) 1949
735. What is Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty primarily concerned with?
a) Economic cooperation among member states
b) Collective defense commitment
c) Environmental protection initiatives
d) Cultural exchange programs
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Answer: b) Collective defense commitment
736. What type of alliance is NATO?
a) Economic and cultural
b) Political and military
c) Environmental and scientific
d) Technological and educational
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Answer: b) Political and military
737. What is the full form of IALA?
a) International Association of Lighthouse Authorities
b) International Organization of Aids to Marine Navigation
c) International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities
d) International Alliance for Lighthouse Assistance
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Answer: b) International Organization of Aids to Marine Navigation
738. When was the International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities (IALA) established?
a) 1949
b) 1957
c) 1965
d) 1972
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Answer: b) 1957
739. Where is the headquarters of IALA located?
a) Brussels, Belgium
b) Geneva, Switzerland
c) Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France
d) London, United Kingdom
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Answer: c) Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France
740. In which year will India host the IALA Conference & General Assembly in Mumbai?
a) 2024
b) 2025
c) 2026
d) 2027
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Answer: d) 2027
741. In which year was the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations adopted?
a) 1945
b) 1950
c) 1961
d) 1972
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Answer: c) 1961
742. What is the primary aim of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations?
a) To promote free trade among nations
b) To define principles for treating diplomatic representatives
c) To regulate military alliances between countries
d) To enforce international human rights laws
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Answer: b) To define principles for treating diplomatic representatives
743. When did India ratify the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations?
a) 1961
b) 1965
c) 1972
d) 1980
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Answer: c) 1972
744. Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations was established during a UN conference held in which country?
a) France
b) Austria
c) Switzerland
d) Germany
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Answer: b) Austria
745. Where is the 2nd UN Food Systems Summit Stocktake scheduled to be held?
a) Rome, Italy
b) New York, USA
c) Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
d) Geneva, Switzerland
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Answer: c) Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
746. Which country is co-hosting the 2nd UN Food Systems Summit Stocktake?
a) Ethiopia
b) Italy
c) France
d) India
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Answer: b) Italy
747. What is the primary objective of the UN Food Systems Summit Stocktake?
a) To assess global economic policies
b) To promote sustainable food systems and align them with SDGs
c) To regulate international trade agreements
d) To discuss military alliances among UN member states
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Answer: b) To promote sustainable food systems and align them with SDGs
748. Which of the following is NOT an objective of the 2nd UN Food Systems Summit Stocktake?
a) Investment Mobilization for food system transformation
b) Strengthening national food system pathways
c) Expanding military food supply chains
d) Aligning food system strategies with SDG targets
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Answer: c) Expanding military food supply chains
749. Which country did India take over the chairmanship from at the 13th meeting of the Bay of Bengal Inter-Governmental Organization?
a) Sri Lanka
b) Bangladesh
c) Maldives
d) Thailand
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Answer: b) Bangladesh
750. In which year was the Bay of Bengal Inter-Governmental Organization established?
a) 1979
b) 1985
c) 1995
d) 2003
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Answer: d) 2003
751. What is the primary mandate of the Bay of Bengal Inter-Governmental Organization?
a) To regulate maritime trade in the Bay of Bengal
b) To enhance small-scale and artisanal fisheries in the Bay of Bengal region
c) To monitor naval security in the Indian Ocean
d) To coordinate tourism activities among member countries
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Answer: b) To enhance small-scale and artisanal fisheries in the Bay of Bengal region
752. Which of the following is NOT a member of the Bay of Bengal Inter-Governmental Organization?
a) India
b) Bangladesh
c) Thailand
d) Sri Lanka
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Answer: c) Thailand
753. Why did the Union Government withhold ₹2,152 crore in Samagra Shiksha funds from Tamil Nadu?
a) Due to financial mismanagement
b) Because Tamil Nadu refused to join the PM SHRI Scheme
c) Because Tamil Nadu rejected the Three-Language Formula under NEP
d) Due to lack of compliance with educational infrastructure norms
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Answer: c) Because Tamil Nadu rejected the Three-Language Formula under NEP
754. Three-Language Formula was originally introduced in which National Education Policy (NEP)?
a) NEP 1968
b) NEP 1986
c) NEP 1992
d) NEP 2020
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Answer: a) NEP 1968
755. In which year was the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme launched?
a) 2016
b) 2017
c) 2018
d) 2019
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Answer: D) 2019
756. Which ministry is responsible for implementing the PM-KISAN scheme?
a) Ministry of Rural Development
b) Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
c) Ministry of Finance
d) Ministry of Food Processing Industries
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Answer: B) Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
757. What is the total annual financial assistance provided to farmers under PM-KISAN?
a) Rs 2,000
b) Rs 4,000
c) Rs 6,000
d) Rs 8,000
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Answer: C) Rs 6,000
758. PM-KISAN is classified under which type of scheme?
a) Centrally Sponsored Scheme
b) Central Sector Scheme
c) State Government Scheme
d) Public-Private Partnership
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Answer: B) Central Sector Scheme
759. According to the ‘Access Now’ report, which country recorded the highest number of internet shutdowns in 2024?
a) India
b) Myanmar
c) China
d) Iran
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Answer: B) Myanmar
760. Which Indian state had the highest number of internet shutdowns in 2024?
a) Jammu & Kashmir
b) Haryana
c) Manipur
d) Rajasthan
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Answer: C) Manipur
761. What was the key ruling of the Supreme Court in the Anuradha Bhasin v. Union of India case?
a) Internet shutdowns can be indefinite
b) Indefinite internet shutdowns are not permissible under the Indian Constitution
c) Internet shutdowns are always unconstitutional
d) Only Parliament can impose internet shutdowns
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Answer: B) Indefinite internet shutdowns are not permissible under the Indian Constitution
762. Which country had the second-highest number of internet shutdowns in 2024?
a) Myanmar
b) India
c) China
d) Russia
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Answer: B) India
763. What is the purpose of the RBI’s $10 billion dollar-rupee buy-sell swap arrangement?
a) To increase foreign direct investment
b) To inject rupee liquidity into the financial system
c) To decrease India’s forex reserves
d) To impose currency controls
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Answer: B) To inject rupee liquidity into the financial system
764. How does the RBI’s buy-sell swap help in exchange rate stability?
a) By reducing volatility in the USD/INR exchange rate
b) By setting a fixed exchange rate
c) By increasing currency devaluation
d) By discouraging foreign investments
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Answer: A) By reducing volatility in the USD/INR exchange rate
765. How does RBI’s liquidity management through swaps indirectly influence inflation and interest rates?
a) By increasing money supply and reducing borrowing costs
b) By decreasing forex reserves
c) By printing more currency
d) By setting fixed interest rates
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Answer: A) By increasing money supply and reducing borrowing costs
766. Who chaired the 27th meeting of the Western Zonal Council in Pune?
a) Prime Minister of India
b) Chief Minister of Maharashtra
c) Union Home Minister
d) Governor of Maharashtra
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Answer: C) Union Home Minister
767. Under which Act were the Zonal Councils established?
a) Government of India Act, 1935
b) States Reorganisation Act, 1956
c) Indian Councils Act, 1861
d) Constitution (73rd Amendment) Act, 1992
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Answer: B) States Reorganisation Act, 1956
768. What is the main objective of the Zonal Councils?
a) To impose policies on states
b) To foster coordination among states and the Centre for stability
c) To conduct elections in states
d) To regulate financial matters between states
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Answer: B) To foster coordination among states and the Centre for stability
769. What is the nature of the recommendations made by Zonal Councils?
a) Legally binding on states
b) Constitutionally mandated
c) Non-binding advisory recommendations
d) Enforceable by the Supreme Court
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Answer: C) Non-binding advisory recommendations
770. Who serves as the Vice-Chairman of a Zonal Council?
a) Union Home Minister
b) Chief Minister of the host state, serving by rotation for 1 year
c) Governor of a state in the zone
d) President of India
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Answer: B) Chief Minister of the host state, serving by rotation for 1 year
771. In which year was the India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) signed?
a) 2021
b) 2022
c) 2023
d) 2025
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Answer: B) 2022
772. What makes the India-UAE CEPA significant for India?
a) It is India’s first full-fledged Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in the last decade
b) It replaces all previous trade agreements with the UAE
c) It imposes trade restrictions on UAE imports
d) It primarily focuses on defense cooperation
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Answer: A) It is India’s first full-fledged Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in the last decade
773. What is the trade target for goods under the India-UAE CEPA over the next five years?
a) USD 50 billion
b) USD 75 billion
c) USD 100 billion
d) USD 120 billion
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Answer: C) USD 100 billion
774. Who is the Chairman of the Zonal Councils in India?
a) Prime Minister of India
b) Chief Minister of the Host State
c) Union Home Minister
d) President of India
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Answer: C) Union Home Minister
775. In which Indian state did the Srisailam Left Bank Canal Tunnel roof collapse occur?
a) Telangana
b) Andhra Pradesh
c) Karnataka
d) Maharashtra
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Answer: b) Andhra Pradesh
776. Srisailam Left Bank Canal Tunnel is known as:
a) India’s deepest irrigation tunnel
b) The world’s longest irrigation tunnel
c) The first underground irrigation tunnel in India
d) The largest hydroelectric tunnel in India
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Answer: b) The world’s longest irrigation tunnel
777. What is the Tea Horse Road?
a) A modern railway line between China and India
b) An ancient trade network connecting China, Tibet, and India
c) A diplomatic treaty between China and India
d) A Buddhist pilgrimage route
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Answer: b) An ancient trade network connecting China, Tibet, and India
778. During which dynasty did the Tea Horse Road originate?
a) Han Dynasty
b) Tang Dynasty
c) Qing Dynasty
d) Yuan Dynasty
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Answer: b) Tang Dynasty (618-907 CE)
779. Which Buddhist monk documented early trade exchanges along the Tea Horse Road?
a) Faxian
b) Xuanzang
c) Yijing
d) Bodhidharma
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Answer: c) Yijing
780. In 2023, which country became India’s second-largest LNG supplier, overtaking the UAE?
a) Russia
b) Australia
c) United States
d) Iran
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Answer: c) United States
781. What is the goal of India’s Energy Transition Policy regarding natural gas usage by 2030?
a) Reduce gas consumption to 5%
b) Maintain gas share at current levels
c) Increase gas share to 15%
d) Phase out natural gas usage
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Answer: c) Increase gas share to 15%
782. What does the SATAT initiative promote?
a) Wind energy production
b) Bio-CNG as a clean alternative for transportation
c) Export of LNG to neighboring countries
d) Reduction in petroleum imports
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Answer: b) Bio-CNG as a clean alternative for transportation
783. What is the primary objective of the Deregulation Commission announced by the Prime Minister of India?
a) To impose stricter government regulations
b) To identify and eliminate unnecessary government regulations
c) To increase government control over businesses
d) To nationalize private industries
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Answer: b) To identify and eliminate unnecessary government regulations
784. Which initiative was highlighted by PM Modi as an effort to remove archaic compliances?
a) Make in India
b) Jan Vishwas 2.0
c) Atmanirbhar Bharat
d) Startup India
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Answer: b) Jan Vishwas 2.0
785. Which of the following is a potential negative impact of deregulation?
a) Increased government intervention
b) Growth of public sector enterprises
c) Market failures and environmental concerns
d) Strengthening of bureaucratic processes
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Answer: c) Market failures and environmental concerns
786. What was India’s rank in the Ease of Doing Business Index (2020) by the World Bank?
a) 50th
b) 55th
c) 63rd
d) 70th
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Answer: c) 63rd
787. Which organization publishes the Ease of Doing Business Index?
a) International Monetary Fund
b) World Trade Organization
c) United Nations
d) World Bank
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Answer: d) World Bank
788. Which Act led to the reorganization of Indian states on linguistic lines?
a) Government of India Act, 1935
b) Indian Independence Act, 1947
c) States Reorganisation Act, 1956
d) Constitution (42nd Amendment) Act, 1976
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Answer: c) States Reorganisation Act, 1956
789. Which major city is at the center of the Maharashtra-Karnataka border dispute?
a) Hubballi
b) Belagavi
c) Bengaluru
d) Kolhapur
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Answer: b) Belagavi
790. Mahajan Commission was formed in 1966 to resolve which dispute?
a) Punjab-Haryana Border Dispute
b) Maharashtra-Gujarat Border Dispute
c) Maharashtra-Karnataka Border Dispute
d) Assam-Meghalaya Border Dispute
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Answer: c) Maharashtra-Karnataka Border Dispute
791. Who headed the Mahajan Commission?
a) Justice Y. V. Chandrachud
b) Justice Mehr Chand Mahajan
c) Justice B. P. Jeevan Reddy
d) Justice P. N. Bhagwat
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Answer: b) Justice Mehr Chand Mahajan
792. What was the objective of the UN General Assembly resolution regarding the Russia-Ukraine war?
a) To impose economic sanctions on Russia
b) To support Ukraine militarily
c) To promote de-escalation, cessation of hostilities, and a peaceful resolution
d) To remove Russia from the UN Security Council
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Answer: c) To promote de-escalation, cessation of hostilities, and a peaceful resolution
793. How many countries voted in favor of the resolution?
a) 65
b) 93
c) 18
d) 120
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Answer: b) 93
794. Which three major countries abstained from voting?
a) Germany, UK, and France
b) India, China, and Brazil
c) US, Russia, and Israel
d) Canada, Japan, and Italy
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Answer: b) India, China, and Brazil
795. What does SWAYATT stand for?
A) Startup Women and Young Achievers in Tech & Trade
B) Startups, Women & Youth Advantage through e-Transactions
C) Smart Women & Young Adults in Trade and Technology
D) Startup Welfare and Youth Assistance for Trade Transactions
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Answer: B) Startups, Women & Youth Advantage through e-Transactions
796. What is the primary objective of the SWAYATT initiative?
A) To promote international trade agreements
B) To boost participation of women-led enterprises and youth in public procurement
C) To regulate online shopping platforms
D) To provide subsidies for e-commerce businesses
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Answer: B) To boost participation of women-led enterprises and youth in public procurement
797. What does GeM (Government e-Marketplace) aim to achieve?
A) Regulate foreign e-commerce companies in India
B) Streamline government procurement with enhanced transparency
C) Create an exclusive online marketplace for private businesses
D) Provide financial aid to small businesses
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Answer: B) Streamline government procurement with enhanced transparency
798. What is the primary purpose of President Trump’s “Gold Card” immigration initiative?
A) To offer free citizenship to skilled workers
B) To provide a streamlined path to U.S. residency for wealthy investors
C) To replace the H-1B visa program
D) To reduce the number of foreign investors in the U.S.
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Answer: B) To provide a streamlined path to U.S. residency for wealthy investors
799. How much is required investment for foreign investors to obtain a U.S. Green Card under Gold Card initiative?
A) $1 Million
B) $2.5 Million
C) $5 Million
D) $10 Million
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Answer: C) $5 Million
800. Which existing U.S. immigration program is the “Gold Card” initiative intended to replace?
A) H-1B Visa Program
B) Diversity Visa Lottery
C) EB-5 Program
D) Refugee Resettlement Program
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Answer: C) EB-5 Program
801. What does PUNCH stand for in NASA’s upcoming solar mission?
A) Polarization Understanding of Near Corona and Heliosphere
B) Polarimetry to Unify the Corona and Heliosphere
C) Plasma Unification for New Corona Heliosphere
D) Planetary Understanding of Near Cosmos and Heliosphere
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Answer: B) Polarimetry to Unify the Corona and Heliosphere
802. What is the primary objective of the PUNCH mission?
A) To study the Moon’s atmosphere
B) To explore Mars’ surface
C) To measure the solar corona and solar wind in 3D
D) To observe the rings of Saturn
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Answer: C) To measure the solar corona and solar wind in 3D
803. Which company will be responsible for launching the PUNCH mission?
A) Blue Origin
B) NASA itself
C) SpaceX
D) ISRO
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Answer: C) SpaceX
804. What is the expected duration of the PUNCH mission?
A) 6 months
B) 1 year
C) 2 years
D) 5 years
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Answer: C) 2 years
805. What does TRIFED stand for?
A) Tribal Research and Innovation Federation
B) Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India Limited
C) Trade and Retail Initiative for Economic Development
D) Tribal Commerce and Marketing Federation
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Answer: B) Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India Limited
806. In which year was TRIFED established?
A) 1975
B) 1987
C) 1995
D) 2001
Show Answer
Answer: B) 1987
807. What is the primary objective of TRIFED?
A) Providing free education to tribal children
B) Socio-economic development of tribal communities through marketing tribal products
C) Encouraging tribal communities to migrate to urban areas
D) Developing infrastructure in tribal regions
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Answer: B) Socio-economic development of tribal communities through marketing tribal products
808. Under which ministry does TRIFED operate?
A) Ministry of Rural Development
B) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
C) Ministry of Tribal Affairs
D) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
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Answer: C) Ministry of Tribal Affairs
809. What type of warship is INS Tamal?
A) Aircraft Carrier
B) Stealth Guided Missile Frigate
C) Nuclear Submarine
D) Amphibious Assault Ship
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Answer: B) Stealth Guided Missile Frigate
810. Where will the last two stealth frigates of the India-Russia deal be built?
A) Russia Shipbuilders Limited
B) Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited
C) Goa Shipyard Limited
D) Cochin Shipyard
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Answer: C) Goa Shipyard Limited
811. Which was the first stealth frigate commissioned under this deal?
A) INS Tamal
B) INS Shivalik
C) INS Tushil
D) INS Vikrant
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Answer: C) INS Tushil
812. What recent directive has the Supreme Court issued regarding remission of prisoners?
A) States must grant remission to all prisoners automatically
B) States must consider premature release of prisoners without formal applications
C) Prisoners must apply multiple times for remission
D) Only the President of India can approve remission
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Answer: B) States must consider premature release of prisoners without formal applications
813. Within how much time must states formulate a clear remission policy?
A) 1 month
B) 2 months
C) 6 months
D) 1 year
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Answer: B) 2 months
814. Which case was cited by the Supreme Court while upholding the remission guidelines?
A) Kesavananda Bharati Case
B) Mafabhai Motibhai Sagar Case
C) Vishaka Case
D) Maneka Gandhi Case
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Answer: B) Mafabhai Motibhai Sagar Case (2024)
815. What does “remission” in the context of a prison sentence refer to?
A) Complete cancellation of the sentence
B) Reduction of the duration of a sentence without changing its nature
C) Conversion of a life sentence to a fine
D) Transfer of the prisoner to another country
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Answer: B) Reduction of the duration of a sentence without changing its nature
816. Under which Article of the Indian Constitution does the President have the power to grant clemency for offenses under Union laws?
A) Article 161
B) Article 72
C) Article 356
D) Article 21
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Answer: B) Article 72
817. Who has the authority to grant clemency for state offenses under Article 161 of the Indian Constitution?
A) Prime Minister
B) Chief Justice of India
C) Governor
D) Home Minister
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Answer: C) Governor
818. Which of the following powers is not included under the clemency provisions of Articles 72 and 161?
A) Pardon
B) Commutation
C) Judicial review
D) Remission
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Answer: C) Judicial review
819. Under which section of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) do state governments have the power to remit sentences?
A) Section 472
B) Section 473
C) Section 474
D) Section 475
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Answer: B) Section 473
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