March 2025 Current Affairs Quiz (With MCQ PDF)

Find the March 2025 Current Affairs Quiz with answers. Test your knowledge of the important events and developments that took place throughout the month. 

This Current Affairs Quiz of March 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 March 2025 significant happenings. 

March 2025 Current Affairs Quiz

1. What is AMRSense?

A) A robotic surgical system
B) An AI tool for real-time insights into antibiotic resistance
C) A new antibiotic drug
D) A medical imaging device

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Answer: B) An AI tool for real-time insights into antibiotic resistance

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2. Which two institutions developed AMRSense?

A) AIIMS and ISRO
B) IIIT-Delhi and ICMR
C) IIT Bombay and DRDO
D) NITI Aayog and WHO

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Answer: B) IIIT-Delhi and ICMR

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3. In which field is AMRSense expected to have a major impact?

A) Space exploration
B) Environmental conservation
C) Healthcare and disease management
D) Financial technology

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Answer: C) Healthcare and disease management

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4. What is the name of the first global treaty adopted by WHO for tobacco control?

A) Global Tobacco Regulation Act
B) Framework Convention on Tobacco Control
C) International Pact on Smoking Reduction
D) Tobacco Eradication and Control Treaty

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Answer: B) Framework Convention on Tobacco Control

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5. What is the name of the megaphone-shaped space telescope that NASA is launching?

A) James Webb Space Telescope
B) Hubble Space Telescope
C) SPHEREx
D) Chandra X-ray Observatory

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Answer: C) SPHEREx

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6. What does SPHEREx stand for?

A) Spectro-Photometer for History of Universe, Epoch of Reionization and Ices Explorer
B) Space Physics Heliospheric Explorer
C) Spectral Photometry for Exoplanet Research and Exploration
D) Solar Probe for Heliospheric and Extra-Galactic Research

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Answer: A) Spectro-Photometer for History of Universe, Epoch of Reionization and Ices Explorer

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7. What is the primary aim of the SPHEREx mission?

A) To study Mars’ surface composition
B) To explore the formation of the universe, galactic evolution, and life-forming molecules in the Milky Way
C) To observe black holes at the center of galaxies
D) To analyze the climate of exoplanets

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Answer: B) To explore the formation of the universe, galactic evolution, and life-forming molecules in the Milky Way

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8. Which rocket will carry SPHEREx into space?

A) NASA’s Artemis I
B) SpaceX Falcon 9
C) Blue Origin New Shepard
D) ISRO’s PSLV

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Answer: B) SpaceX Falcon 9

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9. What does AWBI stand for?

A) Animal Welfare and Biodiversity Initiative
B) All-India Wildlife Board Institute
C) Animal Welfare Board of India
D) Association for Wildlife and Biodiversity in India

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Answer: C) Animal Welfare Board of India

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10. In which year was the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) established?

A) 1950
B) 1960
C) 1962
D) 1975

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Answer: C) 1962

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11. AWBI was established under which act?

A) Wildlife Protection Act, 1972
B) Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960
C) Environment Protection Act, 1986
D) Indian Forest Act, 1927

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Answer: B) Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960

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12. Where is the headquarters of AWBI located?

A) New Delhi
B) Mumbai
C) Chennai
D) Faridabad, Haryana

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Answer: D) Faridabad, Haryana

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13. Which Chinese company recently acquired Anglo American’s Brazilian nickel operations?

A) Baosteel Group
B) MMG Ltd
C) Sinopec
D) Tencent

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Answer: B) MMG Ltd

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14. Which country has the largest nickel reserves in the world?

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

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Answer: C) Australia

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15. Which country has the largest nickel reserves in the world?

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

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Answer: C) Australia

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16. Which Indian state accounts for 92% of the country’s nickel production?

A) Jharkhand
B) Karnataka
C) Odisha
D) Rajasthan

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Answer: C) Odisha

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17. What is the primary purpose of the Cali Fund?

A) To provide disaster relief aid
B) To support space exploration projects
C) To help protect biodiversity globally
D) To promote international trade agreements

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Answer: C) To help protect biodiversity globally

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18. Which international event saw the launch of the Cali Fund?

A) UN Climate Change Conference (COP28)
B) 16th Convention on Biological Diversity
C) G20 Summit 2024
D) World Economic Forum

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Answer: B) 16th Conference of Parties (COP16) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)

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19. What makes the Cali Fund unique compared to previous biodiversity funds?

A) It only funds government projects
B) It receives direct contributions from businesses
C) It is the first UN fund dedicated to climate change
D) It focuses exclusively on marine biodiversity

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Answer: B) It receives direct contributions from businesses

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20. At least 50% of the Cali Fund’s resources will be allocated to:

A) Large multinational corporations
B) Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities
C) Governments of developed countries
D) Scientific research institutions

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Answer: B) Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities

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21. Which organizations will manage the Cali Fund?

A) World Bank & IMF
B) UNDP & UNEP
C) WTO & UNESCO
D) FAO & WHO

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Answer: B) United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) & United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

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22. What is the primary function of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) in the Indian Parliament?

A) Drafting new laws
B) Auditing revenue and expenditure of the government
C) Conducting elections in India
D) Appointing judges to the Supreme Court

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Answer: B) Auditing revenue and expenditure of the government

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23. How many total members are there in the Public Accounts Committee (PAC)?

A) 25
B) 30
C) 22
D) 15

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Answer: C) 22

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24. How are the members of the PAC distributed between the two houses of Parliament?

A) 12 from Lok Sabha, 10 from Rajya Sabha
B) 15 from Lok Sabha, 7 from Rajya Sabha
C) 10 from Lok Sabha, 12 from Rajya Sabha
D) 20 from Lok Sabha, 2 from Rajya Sabha

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Answer: B) 15 from Lok Sabha, 7 from Rajya Sabha

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25. Who appoints the Chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC)?

A) President of India
B) Speaker of Lok Sabha
C) Prime Minister of India
D) Chief Justice of India

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Answer: B) Speaker of Lok Sabha

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26. What is the term of office for members of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC)?

A) 6 months
B) 1 year
C) 2 years
D) 5 years

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Answer: B) 1 year

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27. What is the primary focus of Microsoft’s Project Farm Vibes?

A) Developing new fertilizers
B) Enhancing agriculture using AI and data-driven insights
C) Training farmers to use heavy machinery
D) Promoting organic farming techniques

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Answer: B) Enhancing agriculture using AI and data-driven insights

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28. Which organization collaborated with Microsoft Research to develop Project Farm Vibes?

A) Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)
B) Agricultural Development Trust
C) Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
D) Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare

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Answer: B) Agricultural Development Trust

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29. What is the function of Azure Data Manager for Agriculture in Project Farm Vibes?

A) Monitors farm equipment efficiency
B) Aggregates satellite, weather, and sensor data for a holistic view of field conditions
C) Manages farm workers’ schedules
D) Provides direct financial assistance to farmers

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Answer: B) Aggregates satellite, weather, and sensor data for a holistic view of field conditions

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30. How does FarmVibes.AI contribute to precision farming?

A) It manufactures automated tractors
B) It analyzes soil moisture, temperature, humidity, and pH for precise farming recommendations
C) It provides direct government subsidies
D) It distributes free seeds to farmers

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Answer: B) It analyzes soil moisture, temperature, humidity, and pH for precise farming recommendations

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31. What is the unique feature of Agripilot.AI in Microsoft’s Project Farm Vibes?

A) Uses AI for automated irrigation systems
B) Generates real-time, actionable insights and personalized recommendations in local languages
C) Develops genetically modified seeds
D) Monitors farm animals using drones

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Answer: B) Generates real-time, actionable insights and personalized recommendations in local languages

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32. What is India’s rank as Africa’s largest trading partner?

A) 1st
B) 2nd
C) 3rd
D) 4th

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Answer: D) 4th

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33. How much concessional credit has India provided to Africa for infrastructure projects?

A) $5 billion
B) $10 billion
C) $12 billion
D) $15 billion

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Answer: C) $12 billion

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34. What is the Asia Africa Growth Corridor (AAGC)?

A) A space research program between India and Africa
B) A trade route between Asia and Africa
C) An initiative launched by India and Japan in 2017 for democratic, sustainable, and inclusive
development in Africa
D) A military alliance between India, Japan, and Africa

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Answer: C) An initiative launched by India and Japan in 2017 for democratic, sustainable, and inclusive development in Africa

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35. What is the primary purpose of the Global Seed Vault?

A) To promote commercial farming
B) To provide insurance against the loss of crop diversity
C) To distribute free seeds to farmers
D) To conduct genetic modification experiments

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Answer: B) To provide insurance against the loss of crop diversity

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36. Where is the Global Seed Vault located?

A) Greenland
B) Iceland
C) Spitsbergen, Svalbard (Norway)
D) Alaska, USA

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Answer: C) Spitsbergen, Svalbard (Norway)

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37. When was the Global Seed Vault established?

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

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Answer: B) 2008

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38. Which country owns and manages the Global Seed Vault?

A) Sweden
B) Norway
C) Canada
D) Germany

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Answer: B) Norway

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39. Which sectors are included in Australia’s roadmap to strengthen trade with India?

A) Only Clean Energy and Education
B) Clean Energy, Education, Agri-Business, and Tourism
C) Only Space and Defense
D) Manufacturing and Mining

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Answer: B) Clean Energy, Education, Agri-Business, and Tourism

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40. What is the purpose of the Australia-India Trade and Investment Accelerator Fund?

A) To support Indian companies investing in Australia
B) To help Australian businesses unlock new commercial opportunities in India
C) To fund government infrastructure projects in Australia
D) To provide scholarships for Indian students in Australia

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Answer: B) To help Australian businesses unlock new commercial opportunities in India

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Answer: C) Lockheed Martin

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

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

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Answer: C) Falcon 9

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45. Which organization is leading the Lunar Trailblazer mission?

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

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Answer: B) NASA

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46. The Uyghurs are a _ Muslim minority group.

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

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Answer: B) Turkic

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

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

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Answer: C) Xinjiang

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48. Which is the largest gharial habitat in India?

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

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Answer: B) National Chambal Sanctuary

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

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

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Answer: C) Gir National Park (Gujarat)

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50. In which year was Project Crocodile launched?

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

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Answer: B) 1975

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51. National Science Day is celebrated on which date?

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

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Answer: B) February 28

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

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

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Answer: B) Raman Effect

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53. Who discovered the Raman Effect?

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

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Answer: B) C.V. Raman

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

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

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Answer: B) 1930

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

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

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

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

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

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Answer: A) Indian Journal of Physics

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

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

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Answer: B) 1948

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

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

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Answer: C) 1954

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59. Raman Effect is related to the scattering of:

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

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Answer: C) Light

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

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

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Answer: B) 39th

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

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

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Answer: C) 6th

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

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

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Answer: C) National Quantum Mission

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Answer: C) 1965

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

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

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Answer: C) 84

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Answer: C) 2006

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

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

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

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72. What does JCPOA stand for?

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

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Answer: A) Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action

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

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

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

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74. Under JCPOA, Iran agreed to:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Answer: C) Iran ramped up its nuclear program

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

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

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Answer: B) 1957

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80. What is the primary objective of the IAEA?

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

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

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81. What is the IAEA’s Additional Protocol?

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

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

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82. Where is the headquarters of the IAEA located?

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

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Answer: B) Vienna, Austria

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

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

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

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

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

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Answer: B) Hangzhou, China

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

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

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

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

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

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Answer: B) 1988

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

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

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

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88. What is the primary function of the IPCC?

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

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

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

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

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Answer: C) Every 5 years

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90. When was the first Global Stocktake completed?

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

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Answer: D) 2023

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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97. What does MAITRI stand for?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Answer: A) To promote sustainability in maritime operations

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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104. What is the Sagarmanthan Dialogue?

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

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

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

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

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Answer: C) ₹25,000 Crore

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

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

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

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107. What is the purpose of the delimitation exercise?

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

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

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

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

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Answer: D) Parliament of India

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109. When was the first Delimitation Commission Act enacted?

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

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Answer: B) 1952

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

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

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Answer: C) 42nd Amendment Act, 1976

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

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

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Answer: B) 2026

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

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

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Answer: D) 2001 Census

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Answer: C) 2026

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

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

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Answer: B) European Green Deal

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

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

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Answer: B) European Union

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

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

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Answer: C) European Union

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

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

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

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

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

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Answer: D) All of the above

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

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

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Answer: B) India-EU Green Hydrogen Cooperation Initiative

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

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

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Answer: C) €1 billion

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

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

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Answer: b) China and Pakistan

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124. Which country operates the Tiangong Space Station?

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

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Answer: c) China

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

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

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Answer: b) Bond Central

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Answer: c) Corporate bonds

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

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

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Answer: c) Tuhin Kanta Pandey

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

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

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Answer: d) Madhabi Puri Buch

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131. What does SEBI stand for?

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

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Answer: c) Securities and Exchange Board of India

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

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

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Answer: b) 10

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133. What is the primary function of SEBI?

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

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

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

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

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Answer: c) PKK

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

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

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Answer: b) 1978

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

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

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Answer: b) To advocate for Kurdish rights and independence

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

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

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Answer: b) Sunni Muslims

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

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

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Answer: b) Sufi Music, Poetry, and Dance

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

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

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Answer: b) Amir Khusrau

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

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

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Answer: b) Rumi Foundation

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

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

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Answer: b) Muzaffar Ali

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

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

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Answer: b) New Delhi

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

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

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

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144. When was the Aditya-L1 mission launched?

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

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Answer: c) 2023

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145. Where is Aditya-L1 positioned in space?

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

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

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

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

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Answer: b) Solar Ultraviolet Imaging Telescope (SUIT)

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

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

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Answer: b) Jagadambika Pal

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

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

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Answer: c) Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation

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

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

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Answer: c) Yamandú Orsi

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

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

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Answer: b) 2nd smallest

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151. Which is the smallest country in South America?

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

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Answer: c) Suriname

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152. In which continent is Uruguay located?

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

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Answer: c) South America

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153. What is the capital of Uruguay?

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

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Answer: b) Montevideo

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

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

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Answer: b) Blue Origin

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

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

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Answer: b) Second

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

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

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Answer: d) Gopi Thotakura

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157. Who is the founder of Blue Origin?

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

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Answer: c) Jeff Bezos

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158. When is World Civil Defence Day observed?

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

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Answer: b) March 1

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

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

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

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160. Which organization established World Civil Defence Day?

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

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Answer: b) International Civil Defence Organisation (ICDO)

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

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

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Answer: c) 1990

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

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

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Answer: c) Geneva

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

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

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Answer: b) Njoupouo YAP Mariatou

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

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

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Answer: b) 1931

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165. What is ERONET?

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

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

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

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

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Answer: c) Electors Photo Identity Card

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167. How many digits does an EPIC number have?

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

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Answer: b) 10

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

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

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

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169. Where does the River Thames originate?

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

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Answer: b) Thames Head, Gloucestershire

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

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

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Answer: c) North Sea

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

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

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Answer: d) London

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172. Which is the longest river in the UK?

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

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Answer: c) Severn

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173. Which ministry launched the Aadhaar Good Governance Portal?

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

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Answer: c) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology

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

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

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Answer: b) To streamline the authentication approval process

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

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

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Answer: b) 12

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176. When was Aadhaar launched?

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

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Answer: c) 2009

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178. Which organization issues Aadhaar numbers?

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

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Answer: c) Unique Identification Authority of India

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

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

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Answer: c) Gujarat

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

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

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

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181. In which year was Project Lion launched?

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

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Answer: c) 2020

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182. What is the primary aim of Project Lion?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Answer: b) Barda Wildlife Sanctuary

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

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

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Answer: c) Mare Crisium

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

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

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

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

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

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Answer: b) Ghost Riders in the Sky

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188. What company developed the Blue Ghost Lunar Lander?

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

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Answer: b) Firefly Aerospace

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189. In which Indian state is Mana Pass located?

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

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Answer: b) Uttarakhand

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

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

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Answer: b) Tibet and Uttarakhand

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

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

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Answer: d) Badrinath

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

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

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Answer: c) Saraswati River

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193. In which mountain range is Mana Pass located?

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

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Answer: b) Greater Himalayas

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

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

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Answer: b) 1960

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

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

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Answer: b) Ministry of Defence

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

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

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

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

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

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Answer: c) 1962

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

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

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Answer: c) National Disaster Response Fund

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199. What is the IBEX Brigade known for?

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

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Answer: b) Expertise in high-altitude operations

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

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

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Answer: b) Mana

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

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

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Answer: c) Saraswat

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

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

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Answer: c) 1986

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

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

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

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

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

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Answer: c) Noida

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

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

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

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

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

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Answer: a) NW-1

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Answer: c) 2020

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

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

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

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

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

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Answer: c) 14

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212. What does MISHTI stand for?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Answer: b) 9 States and 3 UTs

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215. Which ministry launched the MISHTI Scheme?

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

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

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

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

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Answer: c) COP27 (Egypt, 2022)

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

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

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Answer: c) Gujarat

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

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

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Answer: b) Tamil Nadu

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

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

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Answer: b) UNEP (United Nations Environment Programme)

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220. How many countries share Lake Tanganyika?

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

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Answer: c) Four

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

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

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Answer: d) Kenya

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222. Who is funding the Lake Tanganyika conservation project?

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

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Answer: b) Global Environment Facility (GEF)

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

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

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Answer: b) Zambia

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

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

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Answer: c) Madhya Pradesh

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

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

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Answer: b) 3.78 million tonnes

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

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

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Answer: b) Malanjkhand

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

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

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Answer: b) Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan

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

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

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Answer: b) Rajasthan

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

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

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Answer: c) 70%

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

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

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Answer: c) 7th

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

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

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Answer: c) Chile

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

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

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Answer: b) To safeguard cryptocurrency assets for national security

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

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

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Answer: c) Dogecoin

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

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

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Answer: b) Uttarakhand

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

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

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Answer: b) Haridwar and Udham Singh Nagar

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

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

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Answer: b) IRCTC and IRFC

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

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

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Answer: c) 26

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

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

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Answer: b) Department of Public Enterprises

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Answer: c) Body Mass Index

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

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

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Answer: b) 18.5 – 24.9

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

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

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Answer: b) Mission Poshan 2.0

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Answer: c) 24%

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

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

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Answer: c) 22.9%

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

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

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Answer: b) Increased from 2.1% to 3.4%

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

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

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Answer: c) 25

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

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

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Answer: d) 30

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

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

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Answer: C) Academy Awards

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253. In which year were the Academy Awards established?

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

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Answer: a) 1929

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

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

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Answer: b) Academy Award of Merit

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255. Who designed the Academy Award statuette?

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

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Answer: b) Cedric Gibbons

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

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

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

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

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

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Answer: b) Flow

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

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

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Answer: b) Paul Tazewell

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

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

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Answer: c) Katharine Hepburn

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

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

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Answer: c) Mother India

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

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

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Answer: b) 1325

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Answer: b) 2000

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

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

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

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

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

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Answer: c) 11th

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

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

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Answer: c) 2007

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

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

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Answer: b) Major Suman Gawani

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

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

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Answer: b) Dr. Kiran Bedi

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270. When was UN Peacekeeping founded?

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

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Answer: b) 1945

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271. What are UN Peacekeepers commonly known as?

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

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Answer: c) Blue Berets or Blue Helmets

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

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

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Answer: b) Help countries transition from conflict to peace

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

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

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Answer: c) 1988

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

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

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Answer: b) May 29

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275. What was the first UN Peacekeeping mission?

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

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

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

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

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Answer: b) Fit for Future, Building Better Together

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

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

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

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

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

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Answer: b) 2009

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

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

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

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

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

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Answer: d) Jaipur

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

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

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Answer: b) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs

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

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

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

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

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

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Answer: c) 33

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

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

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

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

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

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Answer: c) India

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

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

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Answer: c) Smart Cities Mission

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

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

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Answer: B) Gujarat

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

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

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Answer: C) Jamnagar

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

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

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Answer: C) Healthcare assistance

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

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

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Answer: B) Microsoft Cloud for Healthcare

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291. When is Jan Aushadhi Diwas celebrated?

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

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Answer: C) March 7

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

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

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Answer: B) Ek Kadam Matri Shakti Ki Ore

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293. Jan Aushadhi Diwas is part of which scheme?

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

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Answer: C) PM Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana

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294. Which ministry leads the PM Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana?

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

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Answer: B) Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers

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

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

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Answer: C) Encourage the use of generic medicines

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

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

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Answer: C) Inner Mongolia

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

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

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Answer: B) 10 MW

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

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

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Answer: B) India

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

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

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

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

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

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Answer: B) Strengthening women leaders in Panchayati Raj Institutions

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

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

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Answer: C) Ministry of Panchayati Raj

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

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

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Answer: C) Women empowerment in rural governance

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

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

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Answer: B) 2019

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

A) ₹2000
B) ₹2500
C) ₹3000
D) ₹3500

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Answer: C) ₹3000

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

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

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

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

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

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Answer: B) Ministry of Labour and Employment

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

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

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Answer: C) 1961

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

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

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Answer: B) Rome, Italy

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309. World Food Programme primarily focuses on:

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

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Answer: B) Hunger Eradication and Food Security

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310. Which report is published by the WFP?

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

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Answer: B) Global Report on Food Crisis

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

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

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Answer: B) Potential destruction of marine life and livelihoods

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

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

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Answer: C) Ministry of Mines

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

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

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

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

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

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Answer: B) Rule 6A

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

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

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Answer: B) Article 14 and Article 15

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

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

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Answer: B) 2.21%

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

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

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Answer: B) Article 41

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Answer: C) 6.5%

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

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

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Answer: B) $37.5 Billion

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

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

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Answer: C) 18.7%

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

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

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Answer: B) $8.2 Billion

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

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

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Answer: B) Marine Products

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

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

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Answer: C) Government restrictions due to food security concerns

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Answer: B) Cotton

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

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

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Answer: B) High global prices post-Ukraine war

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

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

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Answer: C) Asia

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

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

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Answer: B) China and UAE

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

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

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Answer: A) Vietnam

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

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

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Answer: C) 48%

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

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

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Answer: D) Japan

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

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

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Answer: D) Canada

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

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

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Answer: A) Indonesia

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338. Where has Pakistan discovered massive gold reserves?

A) Balochistan
B) Indus River Bed
C) Thar Desert
D) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

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Answer: B) Indus River Bed

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339. What is the new name of DRDO’s Astra MK-III missile?

A) Vajra
B) Gandiva
C) Pinaka
D) Bhishma

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Answer: B) Gandiva

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340. Astra MK-III, now called Gandiva, is what type of missile?

A) Surface-to-Air Missile
B) Air-to-Air Missile
C) Surface-to-Surface Missile
D) Anti-Ship Missile

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Answer: B) Air-to-Air Missile

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341. What is the range of the Gandiva missile?

A) 150 km
B) 250 km
C) 340 km
D) 400 km

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Answer: C) 340 km

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342. Which Indian organization developed the Astra MK-III (Gandiva) missile?

A) ISRO
B) DRDO
C) HAL
D) BARC

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Answer: B) DRDO

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343. When is World Obesity Day observed?

A) March 01
B) March 04
C) March 07
D) March 10

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Answer: B) March 04

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344. What is the theme for World Obesity Day 2024?

A) Obesity: A Global Epidemic
B) Changing Systems, Healthier Lives
C) Eat Right, Stay Fit
D) Obesity Prevention for a Better Future

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Answer: B) Changing Systems, Healthier Lives

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345. Which river has formed the Majuli River Island?

A) Ganges
B) Brahmaputra
C) Yamuna
D) Godavari

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Answer: B) Brahmaputra

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346. Majuli, the world’s largest river island, is located in which Indian state?

A) Assam
B) Arunachal Pradesh
C) West Bengal
D) Tripura

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Answer: A) Assam

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347. Dnipro River originates from which location?

A) Ural Mountains
B) Valday Hills
C) Carpathian Mountains
D) Caucasus Mountains

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Answer: B) Valday Hills

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348. Dnipro River is the __ longest river in Europe.

A) Second
B) Third
C) Fourth
D) Fifth

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Answer: C) Fourth

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349. Through which of the following countries does the Dnipro River flow?

A) Russia, Belarus, Ukraine
B) Russia, Poland, Ukraine
C) Ukraine, Belarus, Moldova
D) Russia, Latvia, Ukraine

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Answer: A) Russia, Belarus, Ukraine

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350. The world’s largest iceberg, A23a, originally broke off from which ice shelf?

A) Larsen C Ice Shelf
B) Ross Ice Shelf
C) Filchner Ice Shelf
D) Ronne Ice Shelf

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Answer: C) Filchner Ice Shelf

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351. South Georgia Island is administered by which country?

A) Argentina
B) United Kingdom
C) Chile
D) France

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Answer: B) United Kingdom

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352. What is vitrification in scientific terms?

A) Transformation of organic matter into dust
B) Process of materials turning into a glass-like state at extreme temperatures
C) Conversion of liquids into gases through rapid heating
D) Cooling of lava to form sedimentary rock

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Answer: B) Process of materials turning into a glass-like state at extreme temperatures

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353. The only known case of human brain vitrification was discovered in a victim of which historical event?

A) 1883 Krakatoa Eruption
B) 1902 Mount Pelée Eruption
C) 79 AD Mount Vesuvius Eruption
D) 1815 Mount Tambora Eruption

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Answer: C) 79 AD Mount Vesuvius Eruption

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354. Which ancient Roman cities were destroyed by the 79 AD eruption of Mount Vesuvius?

A) Rome and Ostia
B) Pompeii and Herculaneum
C) Carthage and Athens
D) Alexandria and Ephesus

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Answer: B) Pompeii and Herculaneum

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355. Mount Vesuvius is located near which Italian city?

A) Rome
B) Milan
C) Florence
D) Naples

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Answer: D) Naples

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356. When was the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) Scheme launched?

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

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Answer: C) 2020

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357. What is the primary objective of the AIF Scheme?

A) To provide direct cash transfers to farmers
B) To offer long-term financing for agriculture infrastructure projects at the post-harvest stage
C) To provide free fertilizers to farmers
D) To promote organic farming only

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Answer: B) To offer long-term financing for agriculture infrastructure projects at the post-harvest stage

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358. What is the total loan allocation under the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund?

A) Rs 10,000 Crore
B) Rs 50,000 Crore
C) Rs 75,000 Crore
D) Rs 1 Lakh Crore

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Answer: D) Rs 1 Lakh Crore

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359. Until which year is the AIF scheme planned for implementation?

A) 2025-26
B) 2030-31
C) 2032-33
D) 2040-41

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Answer: C) 2032-33

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360. Where is Dholavira located?

A) Rajasthan
B) Gujarat
C) Haryana
D) Punjab

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Answer: B) Gujarat

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361. Who discovered the Dholavira site in 1968?

A) R. D. Banerji
B) Daya Ram Sahni
C) Jagatpati Joshi
D) S. R. Rao

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Answer: C) Jagatpati Joshi

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362. Dholavira is situated between which two seasonal streams?

A) Ghaggar and Hakra
B) Mansar and Manhar
C) Saraswati and Indus
D) Ganga and Yamuna

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Answer: B) Mansar and Manhar

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363. When was the Parvatmala Pariyojana launched?

A) 2020
B) 2021
C) 2022
D) 2023

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Answer: D) 2023

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364. What is the primary aim of the Parvatmala Pariyojana?

A) To build national highways
B) To improve rail connectivity
C) To improve connectivity in hilly areas
D) To promote tourism in deserts

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Answer: C) To improve connectivity in hilly areas

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365. Which ministry is responsible for implementing the Parvatmala Pariyojana?

A) Ministry of Railways
B) Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
C) Ministry of Tourism
D) Ministry of Urban Development

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Answer: B) Ministry of Road Transport and Highways

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366. Which agency is implementing the ropeway projects under the Parvatmala Pariyojana?

A) Border Roads Organisation (BRO)
B) National Highway Authority of India (NHAI)
C) National Highway Logistics Management Limited (NHLML)
D) Indian Railways

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Answer: C) National Highway Logistics Management Limited (NHLML)

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367. According to the Knight Frank Wealth Report 2025, what is the forecasted rise in India’s High-Net Worth Individuals (HNWIs) in 2025?

A) 6.0%
B) 7.5%
C) 9.4%
D) 12.0%

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Answer: C) 9.4%

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368. As per the report, where does India rank globally in terms of the number of wealthy individuals?

A) 2nd
B) 3rd
C) 4th
D) 5th

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Answer: C) 4th

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369. Which two countries have a higher number of billionaires than India?

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

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Answer: B) US and China

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370. What is the primary objective of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) conducting Open Market Operations (OMO)?

A) To print more currency notes
B) To regulate rupee liquidity in the banking system
C) To increase direct foreign investment
D) To control the stock market

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Answer: B) To regulate rupee liquidity in the banking system

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371. How does the RBI inject liquidity into the banking system through OMO?

A) By selling government securities
B) By increasing tax rates
C) By buying government securities
D) By imposing higher banking transaction fees

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Answer: C) By buying government securities

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372. What impact does the RBI selling government securities have on the economy?

A) Increases money supply and lowers interest rates
B) Reduces money supply and raises interest rates
C) Encourages foreign direct investment
D) Boosts stock market performance

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Answer: B) Reduces money supply and raises interest rates

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373. What happens when the RBI purchases securities from the market?

A) Liquidity in the banking system decreases
B) Money supply increases, lowering interest rates
C) The government collects more tax revenue
D) Bond yields increase significantly

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Answer: B) Money supply increases, lowering interest rates

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374. What is a potential consequence of the RBI injecting ₹1.9 lakh crore into the banking system?

A) Higher interest rates on loans
B) Reduction in money supply
C) Increased liquidity and lower borrowing costs
D) Decrease in foreign exchange reserves

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Answer: C) Increased liquidity and lower borrowing costs

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375. What is the full form of NASA’s PUNCH Mission?

A) Polarized Unit for Navigating Corona and Heliosphere
B) Polarimeter to Unify Corona and Heliosphere
C) Plasma and Ultraviolet Navigation for Corona and Heliosphere
D) Probing Universe’s Nuclear Corona and Heliosphere

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Answer: B) Polarimeter to Unify Corona and Heliosphere

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376. What is the primary objective of the PUNCH Mission?

A) To study the Sun’s core temperature
B) To analyze the Moon’s surface composition
C) To study the Sun’s outer atmosphere and solar wind
D) To explore the effects of black holes on nearby stars

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Answer: C) To study the Sun’s outer atmosphere and solar wind

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377. What is unique about the PUNCH mission compared to previous solar missions?

A) It will be the first mission to study the Sun’s surface in infrared
B) It uses polarized light to study the Sun’s corona in 3D
C) It is the first mission to land on the Sun
D) It will use laser technology to analyze solar flares

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Answer: B) It uses polarized light to study the Sun’s corona in 3D

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378. Which launch vehicle will carry the PUNCH mission into space?

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

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Answer: B) Falcon 9

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379. What is the primary objective of India’s Aditya L1 mission?

A) To study the Moon’s surface
B) To observe distant galaxies
C) To study solar flares, solar winds, and the Sun’s magnetic fields
D) To investigate the Earth’s atmosphere

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Answer: C) To study solar flares, solar winds, and the Sun’s magnetic fields

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380. Where is Aditya L1 positioned in space?

A) Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
B) Geostationary Orbit
C) Lagrange Point 1 (L1)
D) Near the Moon

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Answer: C) Lagrange Point 1 (L1)

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381. Which organization launched the Proba-3 mission?

A) NASA
B) European Space Agency (ESA)
C) Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
D) Roscosmos

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Answer: B) European Space Agency (ESA)

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382. What is the primary focus of the Proba-3 mission?

A) Studying Mars’ atmosphere
B) Observing black holes
C) Studying the Sun’s corona and solar winds
D) Measuring Jupiter’s magnetic field

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Answer: C) Studying the Sun’s corona and solar winds

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383. Which space agency launched the Proba-3 mission?

A) NASA
B) ESA
C) ISRO
D) CNSA

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Answer: C) ISRO

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384. Where is India’s first commercial semiconductor plant being established?

A) Bengaluru, Karnataka
B) Noida, Uttar Pradesh
C) Dholera, Gujarat
D) Hyderabad, Telangana

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Answer: C) Dholera, Gujarat

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385. Which Indian company is leading the first commercial semiconductor fab in India?

A) Reliance Industries
B) Tata Electronics
C) Adani Enterprises
D) Larsen & Toubro

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Answer: B) Tata Electronics

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386. India’s first commercial semiconductor fab in Gujarat is being set up in collaboration with which Taiwanese company?

A) TSMC
B) UMC
C) Powerchip
D) Foxconn

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Answer: C) Powerchip

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387. Under which government initiative is the Tata-Powerchip semiconductor fab being established?

A) Make in India
B) Atmanirbhar Bharat
C) India Semiconductor Mission
D) Digital India

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Answer: C) India Semiconductor Mission

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388. When was the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) launched?

A) 2019
B) 2020
C) 2021
D) 2022

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Answer: C) 2021

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389. Under which ministry does the India Semiconductor Mission operate?

A) Ministry of Science and Technology
B) Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY)
C) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
D) Ministry of Communications

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Answer: B) Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY)

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390. What is the total corpus allocated for the India Semiconductor Mission?

A) Rs 50,000 Crore
B) Rs 60,000 Crore
C) Rs 76,000 Crore
D) Rs 1,00,000 Crore

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Answer: C) Rs 76,000 Crore

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391. What is the primary objective of the India Semiconductor Mission?

A) To develop software solutions for chip manufacturing
B) To build a semiconductor and display ecosystem in India
C) To reduce dependence on mobile phone imports
D) To promote cryptocurrency mining

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Answer: B) To build a semiconductor and display ecosystem in India

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392. Which country is the world’s top semiconductor manufacturer?

A) China
B) South Korea
C) Taiwan
D) Japan

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Answer: C) Taiwan

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393. Which country ranks second after Taiwan in semiconductor manufacturing?

A) China
B) Japan
C) South Korea
D) United States

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Answer: C) South Korea

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394. What does ISRO’s Project NETRA focus on?

A) Early warning system for space hazards
B) Development of reusable rockets
C) Manufacturing of high-powered satellites
D) Space tourism initiatives

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Answer: A) Early warning system for space hazards

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395. ISRO’s IS4OM initiative aims to achieve which of the following goals by 2030?

A) Human spaceflight missions
B) Debris-free space missions
C) Interplanetary colonization
D) Development of nuclear-powered spacecraf

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Answer: B) Debris-free space missions

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396. What is the full form of NETRA in ISRO’s Project NETRA?

A) Network for Emergency Tracking and Response Analysis
B) Network for Space Object Tracking and Analysis
C) National Environmental Threat Reduction Agency
D) New Experimental Tracking Radar for Aerospace

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Answer: B) Network for Space Object Tracking and Analysis

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397. Which mission by Astroscale aims to mitigate risks posed by space debris??

A) ADRAS-J
B) IS4OM
C) NETRA
D) Chandrayaan-3

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Answer: A) ADRAS-J

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398. Which space agency launched the Orbital Debris Program in 1979?

A) European Space Agency (ESA)
B) Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
C) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
D) Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)

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Answer: C) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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399. What is the goal of the European Space Agency’s “Zero Debris Charter”?

A) Establishing a permanent moon base
B) Achieving zero space debris by 2030
C) Developing reusable space vehicles
D) Building a space station on Mars

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Answer: B) Achieving zero space debris by 2030

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400. Where is the headquarters of the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) located?

A) Geneva, Switzerland
B) New York, USA
C) Vienna, Austria
D) Paris, France

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Answer: C) Vienna, Austria

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401. Which international treaty, signed in 1967, emphasizes that nations are responsible for space activities conducted under their jurisdiction?

A) Moon Agreement
B) Outer Space Treaty
C) Space Liability Convention
D) Space Resource Utilization Treaty

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Answer: B) Outer Space Treaty

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402. What is the name of the tropical cyclone threatening Australia’s eastern coast?

A) Cyclone Barry
B) Cyclone Alfred
C) Cyclone Winston
D) Cyclone Olivia

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Answer: B) Cyclone Alfred

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403. Which country awarded the Indian Prime Minister the Honorary Order of Freedom?

A) Canada
B) Barbados
C) United Kingdom
D) Australia

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Answer: B) Barbados

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404. What is the capital of Barbados?

A) Kingston
B) Nassau
C) Bridgetown
D) Port of Spain

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Answer: C) Bridgetown

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405. What is the name of the Ongole breed cow that was sold for a record price in Brazil?

A) Brahman-21
B) Viatina-19
C) Nelore-22
D) Ongole-15

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Answer: B) Viatina-19

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406. Ongole cow belongs to which breed?

A) Jersey
B) Holstein
C) Nelore
D) Guernsey

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Answer: C) Nelore

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407. What is the name of the missile defense system proposed by the United States?

A) Silver Shield
B) Golden Dome
C) Iron Wall
D) Patriot Shield

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Answer: B) Golden Dome

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408. Which country’s missile defense system inspired the United States’ proposed ‘Golden Dome’?

A) Russia
B) China
C) Israel
D) France

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Answer: C) Israel

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409. What is the name of the cybersecurity platform used in Kerala’s new cybersecurity operations centre?

A) TRINETRA
B) CYBERNET
C) SECURENET
D) SHIELD

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Answer: A) TRINETRA

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410. Which organization developed the TRINETRA cybersecurity platform?

A) DRDO
B) ISRO
C) Centre for Development of Telematics
D) National Informatics Centre

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Answer: C) Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT)

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411. Under which ministry does the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) operate?

A) Ministry of Defence
B) Ministry of Electronics and IT
C) Ministry of Communications
D) Ministry of Home Affairs

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Answer: C) Ministry of Communications

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412. What does ‘D’ stand for in ‘D’ voters?

A) Designated
B) Doubtful
C) Disqualified
D) Deported

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Answer: B) Doubtful

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413. What restrictions apply to ‘D’ voters in India?

A) They cannot vote in elections
B) They cannot run for office
C) Both A & B
D) No restrictions

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Answer: C) Both A & B

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414. Which country became the first to withdraw from the Convention on Cluster Munitions (CCM)?

A) Poland
B) Lithuania
C) Germany
D) Ukraine

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Answer: B) Lithuania

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415. When was the Convention on Cluster Munitions (CCM) adopted?

A) 2005
B) 2007
C) 2008
D) 2010

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Answer: C) 2008

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416. What does the Convention on Cluster Munitions prohibit?

A) Only the use of cluster munitions
B) Only the production of cluster munitions
C) Use, stockpiling, production, and transfer of cluster munitions
D) Only the transfer of cluster munitions

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Answer: C) Use, stockpiling, production, and transfer of cluster munitions

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417. Which of the following countries is NOT a party to the Convention on Cluster Munitions?

A) Russia
B) China
C) United States
D) All of the above

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Answer: D) All of the above

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418. Lithuania is located in which region of Europe?

A) Western Europe
B) Southern Europe
C) Baltic region of Northern Europe
D) Eastern Europe

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Answer: C) Baltic region of Northern Europe

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419. What is the capital of Lithuania?

A) Riga
B) Tallinn
C) Vilnius
D) Helsinki

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Answer: C) Vilnius

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420. Who is the current President of Lithuania?

A) Gitanas Nausėda
B) Gintautas Paluckas
C) Saulius Skvernelis
D) Ingrida Šimonytė

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Answer: A) Gitanas Nausėda

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421. What is the official currency of Lithuania?

A) Litas
B) Euro
C) Ruble
D) Krona

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Answer: B) Euro

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422. Lithuania is part of which group of states?

A) Nordic States
B) Baltic States
C) Balkan States
D) Iberian States

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Answer: B) Baltic States

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423. What are cluster munitions designed to do?

A) Deliver a single powerful explosion
B) Disperse numerous smaller explosive submunitions over a wide area
C) Create a chemical gas cloud
D) Target only armored vehicles

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Answer: B) Disperse numerous smaller explosive submunitions over a wide area

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424. Under which schedule of the Indian Constitution are Autonomous District Councils (ADCs) established?

A) 4th Schedule
B) 5th Schedule
C) 6th Schedule
D) 7th Schedule

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Answer: C) 6th Schedule

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425. How many Autonomous District Councils (ADCs) exist across Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram, and Tripura?

A) 5
B) 8
C) 10
D) 12

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Answer: C) 10

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426. What is the maximum number of members in a regular Autonomous District Council?

A) 20
B) 25
C) 30
D) 35

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Answer: C) 30

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427. What is the primary purpose of the AI Kosha (IndiaAI Datasets Platform)?

A) To regulate AI laws
B) To provide a unified repository for datasets, tools, and AI models
C) To develop AI-powered robots
D) To ban AI applications in sensitive areas

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Answer: B) To provide a unified repository for datasets, tools, and AI models

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428. Which ministry launched the AI Kosha platform?

A) Ministry of Science and Technology
B) Ministry of Home Affairs
C) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
D) Ministry of Education

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Answer: C) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)

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429. What benefit does the IndiaAI Compute Portal provide to eligible AI users?

A) Free AI services for life
B) Up to 40% subsidy on cloud AI compute services
C) AI-powered recruitment tools
D) Blockchain integration for AI

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Answer: B) Up to 40% subsidy on cloud AI compute services

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430. What is the total GPU capacity commissioned for shared access under the AI Compute and GPU Expansion?

A) 10,000 GPUs
B) 12,000 GPUs
C) 14,000 GPUs
D) 16,000 GPUs

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Answer: C) 14,000 GPUs

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431. What is the purpose of the AI Competency Framework for Public Sector Officials?

A) To replace government jobs with AI
B) To equip government officials with AI-related skills
C) To monitor AI policies in India
D) To create AI-based surveillance systems

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Answer: B) To equip government officials with AI-related skills

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432. What is the purpose of the iGOT – AI initiative?

A) AI-powered recruitment in government jobs
B) Personalized AI learning for government officials on the iGOT Karmayogi platform
C) AI-based decision-making in governance
D) AI-driven surveillance for national security

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Answer: B) Personalized AI learning for government officials on the iGOT Karmayogi platform

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433. IndiaAI Startup Financing initiative includes which of the following programs?

A) AI-India Global Hackathon
B) IndiaAI Startups Global Acceleration Program with STATION F
C) IndiaAI Robotics Challenge
D) National AI Regulatory Framework

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Answer: B) IndiaAI Startups Global Acceleration Program with STATION F

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434. What is the role of the IndiaAI Innovation Centre (IAIC)?

A) To regulate AI-based applications in India
B) To provide AI training for students
C) To support Indian researchers, startups, and entrepreneurs in building Indian foundational AI models
D) To develop AI-powered military applications

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Answer: C) To support Indian researchers, startups, and entrepreneurs in building Indian foundational AI models

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435. What does the IndiaAI Compute Portal primarily offer?

A) AI-powered governance tools
B) Discounted AI compute, network, storage, and cloud services
C) A centralized database of AI regulations
D) Blockchain-integrated AI systems

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Answer: B) Discounted AI compute, network, storage, and cloud services

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436. What is Sarvam – 1 AI Model designed for?

A) AI-based security surveillance
B) Large Language Model (LLM) optimized for Indian languages
C) AI-powered medical diagnosis
D) AI-driven financial market analysis

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Answer: B) Large Language Model (LLM) optimized for Indian languages

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437. What is BharatGen known for?

A) India’s first AI-powered chatbot
B) A government-funded multimodal Large Language Model (LLM)
C) A deepfake detection AI
D) An AI-powered gaming platform

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Answer: B) A government-funded multimodal Large Language Model (LLM)

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438. What is the purpose of Digital India BHASHINI?

A) AI-powered governance decision-making
B) Language translation AI system ensuring voice-based access to digital services in multiple Indian languages
C) AI-driven facial recognition
D) Predictive analytics for stock markets

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Answer: B) Language translation AI system ensuring voice-based access to digital services in multiple Indian languages

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439. Hanooman’s Everest 1.0 is a multilingual AI system supporting how many Indian languages?

A) 20
B) 25
C) 35
D) 50

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Answer: C) 35

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440. What is Chitralekha, developed by AI4Bharat?

A) An AI-powered financial forecasting tool
B) A video transcreation platform for automatic audio transcription and translation in Indic languages
C) An AI model for medical imaging analysis
D) A defense-focused AI surveillance system

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Answer: B) A video transcreation platform for automatic audio transcription and translation in Indic languages

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441. What is the primary objective of the Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme?

A) To promote organic farming
B) To improve livestock health through prophylactic vaccination programs
C) To enhance milk production through genetic modifications
D) To develop new livestock breeds

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Answer: B) To improve livestock health through prophylactic vaccination programs

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442. Which new component was added to the Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme under the revised scheme?

A) Animal Welfare Fund
B) Pashu Aushadhi
C) Dairy Export Initiative
D) Livestock Digital Registry

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Answer: B) Pashu Aushadhi

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443. What is the total financial outlay for the Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme for 2024–25 and 2025–26?

A) ₹2500 Crore
B) ₹3200 Crore
C) ₹3880 Crore
D) ₹4500 Crore

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Answer: C) ₹3880 Crore

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444. Which country has the world’s largest population of livestock?

A) Brazil
B) China
C) India
D) United States

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Answer: C) India

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445. India ranks 2nd in the world in the production of which type of meat?

A) Chicken
B) Beef
C) Goat Meat
D) Pork

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Answer: C) Goat Meat

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446. In which agricultural sector does India hold the 1st rank globally?

A) Egg Production
B) Milk Production
C) Wool Production
D) Honey Production

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Answer: B) Milk Production

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447. What is the main objective of the Pashu Aushadhi Initiative?

A) To promote organic farming
B) To ensure availability of affordable generic veterinary medicines for livestock farmers
C) To provide subsidies for purchasing livestock
D) To develop new livestock breeds

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Answer: B) To ensure availability of affordable generic veterinary medicines for livestock farmers

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448. Which ministry is responsible for implementing the Pashu Aushadhi Initiative?

A) Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
B) Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying
C) Ministry of Rural Development
D) Ministry of Commerce and Industry

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Answer: B) Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying

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449. What is the total financial corpus allocated for the Pashu Aushadhi Initiative?

A) ₹50 Crore
B) ₹75 Crore
C) ₹100 Crore
D) ₹150 Crore

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Answer: B) ₹75 Crore

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450. What is Bio-Economy?

A) Economy based on cryptocurrency and digital assets
B) Knowledge-based production and use of biological resources to provide products, processes, and services within a sustainable economic system
C) The economic impact of space exploration
D) A system of bartering agricultural goods

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Answer: B) Knowledge-based production and use of biological resources to provide products, processes, and services within a sustainable economic system

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451. What is the projected value of India’s Bio-Economy by 2030?

A) $200 Billion
B) $250 Billion
C) $300 Billion
D) $400 Billion

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Answer: C) $300 Billion

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452. In the Global Innovation Index, India has improved from 81st place in 2015 to which rank in 2024?

A) 50th
B) 40th
C) 25th
D) 10th

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Answer: B) 40th

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453. Where does India rank globally in terms of Bio-Manufacturing?

A) 3rd
B) 8th
C) 12th
D) 20th

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Answer: C) 12th

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454. What is the primary aim of BIRAC?

A) To regulate biotechnology patents
B) To support emerging biotechnology enterprises in strategic research and innovation
C) To manufacture vaccines for global distribution
D) To oversee the export of biotech products

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Answer: B) To support emerging biotechnology enterprises in strategic research and innovation

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455. What is the BioE3 (Biotechnology for Economy, Environment and Employment) Policy focused on?

A) Setting up bio-foundries for biotechnology-based feedstock and catalysts
B) Regulating genetically modified crops
C) Controlling bio-waste management in industries
D) Funding pharmaceutical companies for vaccine development

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Answer: A) Setting up bio-foundries for biotechnology-based feedstock and catalysts

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456. Where is India’s first bio-foundry plant expected to be established?

A) Panipat, Haryana
B) Manesar, Haryana
C) Mathura, Uttar Pradesh
D) Bhatinda, Punjab

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Answer: B) Manesar, Haryana

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457. What is the Vigyan Dhara Scheme?

A) A scheme to promote Ayurveda research
B) A unified scheme merging three central sector science and technology programs
C) A space exploration initiative
D) A funding program for startups

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Answer: B) A unified scheme merging three central sector science and technology programs

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458. What is the primary objective of the Bio-RIDE (Biotechnology Research Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development) Scheme?

A) To promote space research in biotechnology
B) To harness bio-innovation for tackling national and global challenges
C) To regulate the production of biotechnology products
D) To promote only pharmaceutical research

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Answer: B) To harness bio-innovation for tackling national and global challenges

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459. What is the Pradhan Mantri Jaiv Indhan Vatavaran Anukool Fasal Awashesh Nivaran (PM-JI VAN) Yojana focused on?

A) Supporting startups in the biotechnology sector
B) Providing financial support for setting up 2nd Generation (2G) ethanol projects
C) Regulating the pricing of ethanol in the market
D) Establishing new research institutes for biofuels

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Answer: B) Providing financial support for setting up 2nd Generation (2G) ethanol projects

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460. Where was the world’s oldest meteorite impact crater discovered?

A) Russia
B) Australia
C) Greenland
D) Antarctica

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Answer: B) Australia

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461. Who has developed the Brahmastra Missile?

A) ISRO
B) HAL
C) DRDO
D) NASA

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Answer: C) DRDO

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462. What is the maximum speed of the Brahmastra Missile?

A) Mach 5
B) Mach 7
C) Mach 10
D) Mach 15

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Answer: C) Mach 10

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463. What is the approximate range of the Brahmastra Missile?

A) 500 km
B) 1,000 km
C) 1,500 km
D) 2,500 km

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Answer: C) 1,500 km

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464. What type of missile is the Brahmastra?

A) Subsonic cruise missile
B) Hypersonic glide missile
C) Surface-to-air missile
D) Intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM)

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Answer: B) Hypersonic glide missile

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465. What is the primary objective of the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana?

A) Providing employment to women in Maharashtra
B) Offering financial assistance to economically disadvantaged women
C) Promoting women’s education in rural areas
D) Ensuring free healthcare for women

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Answer: B) Offering financial assistance to economically disadvantaged women

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466. Which state government launched the Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana?

A) Uttar Pradesh
B) Madhya Pradesh
C) Maharashtra
D) Tamil Nadu

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Answer: C) Maharashtra

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467. How much monthly financial assistance is provided under this scheme?

A) ₹500
B) ₹1,000
C) ₹1,500
D) ₹2,000

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Answer: C) ₹1,500

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468. When was the Loss and Damage Fund established?

A) COP 26 (2021, UK)
B) COP 27 (2022, Egypt)
C) COP 28 (2023, UAE)
D) COP 25 (2019, Spain)

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Answer: B) COP 27 (2022, Egypt)

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469. Where was the Loss and Damage Fund operationalized?

A) COP 26 in Glasgow, UK
B) COP 27 in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt
C) COP 28 in Dubai, UAE
D) COP 25 in Madrid, Spain

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Answer: C) COP 28 in Dubai, UAE

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470. What is the primary objective of the Loss and Damage Fund?

A) To finance fossil fuel projects
B) To provide financial support to regions suffering economic and non-economic losses due to climate change
C) To support nuclear energy programs
D) To promote carbon trading between countries

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Answer: B) To provide financial support to regions suffering economic and non-economic losses due to climate change

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471. Which organization is currently serving as the interim trustee for the Loss and Damage Fund?

A) International Monetary Fund (IMF)
B) United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
C) World Bank
D) Green Climate Fund

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Answer: C) World Bank

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472. Under which global agreements does the Loss and Damage Fund operate?

A) Kyoto Protocol and Rio Declaration
B) UNFCCC and Paris Agreement
C) Stockholm Convention and Basel Convention
D) G20 Climate Pact and ASEAN Green Deal

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Answer: B) UNFCCC and Paris Agreement

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473. When was the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) founded?

A) 1950
B) 1965
C) 1969
D) 1975

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Answer: C) 1969

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474. Where is the headquarters of the OIC located?

A) Abu Dhabi, UAE
B) Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
C) Istanbul, Turkey
D) Tehran, Iran

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Answer: B) Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

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475. How many member states are part of the OIC?

A) 45
B) 50
C) 57
D) 60

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Answer: C) 57

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476. What is the primary objective of the OIC?

A) To promote Western democratic values
B) To establish a unified global Islamic government
C) To promote Islamic solidarity and defend Muslim interests in political, social, economic, and cultural spheres
D) To act as a military alliance for Muslim nations

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Answer: C) To promote Islamic solidarity and defend Muslim interests in political, social, economic, and cultural spheres

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477. What is the primary objective of POSHAN Abhiyan?

A) To promote organic farming in India
B) To enhance the nutritional status of adolescent girls, pregnant women, lactating mothers, and children aged 0-6 years
C) To provide financial assistance to rural women entrepreneurs
D) To ensure universal healthcare coverage in India

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Answer: B) To enhance the nutritional status of adolescent girls, pregnant women, lactating mothers, and children aged 0-6 years

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478. Which ministry is responsible for implementing POSHAN Abhiyan?

A) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
B) Ministry of Women and Child Development
C) Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
D) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

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Answer: B) Ministry of Women and Child Development

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479. What is Mission POSHAN 2.0?

A) A scheme to promote organic farming
B) An umbrella scheme integrating various nutrition-related initiatives
C) A financial assistance program for women entrepreneurs
D) A universal healthcare program for malnourished children

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Answer: B) An umbrella scheme integrating various nutrition-related initiatives

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480. What is Mission POSHAN 2.0?

A) A scheme to promote organic farming
B) An umbrella scheme integrating various nutrition-related initiatives
C) A financial assistance program for women entrepreneurs
D) A universal healthcare program for malnourished children

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Answer: B) An umbrella scheme integrating various nutrition-related initiatives

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481. When is Poshan Maah celebrated?

A) January
B) March
C) September
D) November

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Answer: C) September

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482. What is the Golden Passport Program commonly known as?

A) Citizenship by Merit
B) Citizenship by Residency
C) Citizenship by Investment
D) Fast-Track Naturalization

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Answer: C) Citizenship by Investment

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483. Which of the following best describes the Golden Passport Program?

A) Citizenship granted for exceptional sports achievements
B) Citizenship acquired through long-term residency
C) Citizenship obtained by making a significant financial contribution to a country’s economy
D) Citizenship provided as a diplomatic privilege

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Answer: C) Citizenship obtained by making a significant financial contribution to a country’s economy

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484. Which former IPL Chief recently surrendered his Indian passport and acquired citizenship in Vanuatu?

A) N. Srinivasan
B) Lalit Modi
C) Rajeev Shukla
D) Anurag Thakur

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Answer: B) Lalit Modi

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485. Where is Vanuatu located?

A) Indian Ocean
B) Caribbean Sea
C) South Pacific Ocean
D) Atlantic Ocean

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Answer: C) South Pacific Ocean

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486. What is the capital of Vanuatu?

A) Honiara
B) Apia
C) Port Vila
D) Suva

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Answer: C) Port Vila

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487. Who is the current President of Vanuatu (as of 2024)?

A) Nikenike Vurobaravu
B) Jotham Napat
C) James Marape
D) Manasseh Sogavare

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Answer: A) Nikenike Vurobaravu

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488. Which currency is used in Vanuatu?

A) Dollar
B) Vatu
C) Kina
D) Peso

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Answer: B) Vatu

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489. What is Vanuatu’s rank in the Henley Passport Index (2024)?

A) 25th
B) 51st
C) 75th
D) 100th

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Answer: B) 51st

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490. Where does the Krishna River originate?

A) Amarkantak Hills
B) Mahabaleshwar Hills
C) Trimbak Hills
D) Dhauladhar Range

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Answer: B) Mahabaleshwar Hills

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491. Which of the following is NOT a tributary of the Krishna River?

A) Bhima
B) Tungabhadra
C) Musi
D) Narmada

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Answer: D) Narmada

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492. Which states does the Krishna River flow through?

A) Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra
B) Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka
C) Gujarat, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu
D) Odisha, Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh

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Answer: A) Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra

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493. In terms of length, the Krishna River is the __ longest river in India.

A) 1st
B) 2nd
C) 3rd
D) 4th

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Answer: C) 3rd

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494. What is the Krishna River’s rank in India based on water inflows and river basin area?

A) 1st
B) 2nd
C) 3rd
D) 4th

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Answer: D) 4th

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495. When was the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) adopted?

A) 1955
B) 1968
C) 1975
D) 1982

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Answer: B) 1968

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496. What are the key principles of the NPT?

A) Non-Proliferation, Disarmament, and Access to Peaceful Nuclear Technology
B) Nuclear Weapon Development, Arms Race, and Military Alliances
C) Nuclear Expansion, Trade Regulations, and Defense Cooperation
D) None of the Above

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Answer: A) Non-Proliferation, Disarmament, and Access to Peaceful Nuclear Technology

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497. Which treaty explicitly prohibits the development, testing, production, acquisition, possession, or use of nuclear weapons?

A) Outer Space Treaty
B) Comprehensive Test-Ban Treaty
C) Treaty on Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons
D) Non-Proliferation Treaty

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Answer: C) Treaty on Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons

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498. Which international treaty bans the placement of weapons of mass destruction in outer space?

A) Outer Space Treaty (1967)
B) Comprehensive Test-Ban Treaty (1996)
C) Treaty on Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT)
D) Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty

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Answer: A) Outer Space Treaty (1967)

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499. Which treaty prohibits nuclear weapon tests in the atmosphere, outer space, and underwater?

A) Comprehensive Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT)
B) Treaty on Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons
C) Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT)
D) Partial Test Ban Treaty

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Answer: A) Comprehensive Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT)

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500. Where is the headquarters of the International Atomic Energy Agency located?

A) Geneva, Switzerland
B) Vienna, Austria
C) New York, USA
D) Paris, France

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Answer: B) Vienna, Austria

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501. What is India’s share in the $14 billion global seasoning market?

A) 0.7%
B) 1.2%
C) 5%
D) 12%

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Answer: A) 0.7%

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502. Where was the World Spice Organisation established in 2011?

A) Chennai, Tamil Nadu
B) Kochi, Kerala
C) Mumbai, Maharashtra
D) Hyderabad, Telangana

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Answer: B) Kochi, Kerala

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503. Which country holds the highest share in the global seasoning market?

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

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Answer: C) China

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504. What is the main goal of the Export Development and Promotion of Spices initiative?

A) To promote traditional spice farming methods
B) To assist exporters in adopting advanced processing technologies
C) To ban spice exports to certain countries
D) To reduce the production of certain spices

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Answer: B) To assist exporters in adopting advanced processing technologies

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505. Where is the Spice Complex that provides financial assistance to farmers located?

A) Kerala
B) Sikkim
C) Gujarat
D) Andhra Pradesh

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Answer: B) Sikkim

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506. Which branding initiative promotes Indian spices as premium products globally?

A) Make in India
B) IndiaSpicePro
C) Brand India and Flavourit – Indian Spices
D) SpiceXport

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Answer: C) Brand India and Flavourit – Indian Spices

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507. What does FSSAI stand for?

A) Food and Sanitation Standards Authority of India
B) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India
C) Food Security and Standards Agency of India
D) Food Sustainability and Safety Authority of India

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Answer: B) Food Safety anda Standards Authority of India

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508. Under which ministry does FSSAI operate?

A) Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
B) Ministry of Commerce & Industry
C) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
D) Ministry of Consumer Affairs

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Answer: C) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

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509. Where is the headquarters of FSSAI located?

A) Mumbai
B) Bengaluru
C) New Delhi
D) Chennai

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Answer: C) New Delhi

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510. Who is the current CEO of FSSAI?

A) Pawan Agarwal
B) Ganji Kamala V Rao
C) Arun Singhal
D) Ramesh Abhishek

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Answer: B) Ganji Kamala V Rao

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511. In which year was the Spices Board of India established?

A) 1985
B) 1986
C) 1987
D) 1990

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Answer: C) 1987

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512. Which ministry oversees the Spices Board of India?

A) Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
B) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
C) Ministry of Consumer Affairs
D) Ministry of Food Processing

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Answer: B) Ministry of Commerce and Industry

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513. Where is the headquarters of the Spices Board of India located?

A) Mumbai
B) Chennai
C) New Delhi
D) Kochi

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Answer: D) Kochi

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514. Who is the current head (Chairman) of the Spices Board of India?

A) P.K. Chandran
B) Amardeep Singh Bhatia
C) Arun Singhal
D) Ganji Kamala V Rao

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Answer: B) Amardeep Singh Bhatia

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515. Which Chinese AI startup recently unveiled “Manus,” an advanced AI agent?

A) Baidu
B) Tencent
C) Monica
D) Huawei

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Answer: C) Monica

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516. In which country was the AI startup Monica founded?

A) Japan
B) South Korea
C) China
D) Singapore

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Answer: C) China

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517. The 12th edition of Exercise Khanjar is scheduled to take place in which country?

A) India
B) Kazakhstan
C) Kyrgyzstan
D) Uzbekistan

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Answer: C) Kyrgyzstan

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518. Exercise Khanjar is a joint military drill between India and which country?

A) Uzbekistan
B) Kyrgyzstan
C) Tajikistan
D) Turkmenistan

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Answer: B) Kyrgyzstan

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519. Which edition of Exercise Khanjar is scheduled for 2025?

A) 10th
B) 11th
C) 12th
D) 13th

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Answer: C) 12th

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520. Which Russian company will supply the T-72 tank engines under the $248 million deal?

A) Rostec
B) Rosoboronexport
C) Uralvagonzavod
D) Sukhoi

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Answer: B) Rosoboronexport

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521. Where will the T-72 tank engines be integrated in India?

A) Heavy Vehicles Factory (Avadi)
B) Ordnance Factory (Nagpur)
C) Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (Chennai)
D) Bharat Dynamics Limited (Hyderabad)

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Answer: C) Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (Chennai)

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522. T-72 is a main battle tank of which origin?

A) United States
B) Soviet Union
C) Germany
D) France

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Answer: B) Soviet Union

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523. Where is the Sharavathi Pumped Storage Hydroelectric Project located?

A) Maharashtra
B) Karnataka
C) Kerala
D) Tamil Nadu

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Answer: B) Karnataka

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524. What is the installed capacity of the Sharavathi Pumped Storage Hydroelectric Project?

A) 1000 MW
B) 1500 MW
C) 2000 MW
D) 2500 MW

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Answer: C) 2000 MW

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525. Sharavathi River originates from which geographical region?

A) Eastern Ghats
B) Western Ghats
C) Deccan Plateau
D) Himalayas

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Answer: B) Western Ghats

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526. Which famous waterfall is located on the Sharavathi River?

A) Dudhsagar Falls
B) Athirappilly Falls
C) Jog Falls
D) Shivanasamudra Falls

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Answer: C) Jog Falls

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527. The ‘America First’ policy primarily emphasizes:

A) Strengthening international alliances
B) Reducing national debt through foreign trade
C) Prioritizing domestic interests over global commitments
D) Increasing foreign aid and humanitarian assistance

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Answer: C) Prioritizing domestic interests over global commitments

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528. Which U.S. president is historically known for warning against “entangling alliances”?

A) Thomas Jefferson
B) George Washington
C) Abraham Lincoln
D) John Adams

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Answer: B) George Washington

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529. India’s latest Champions Trophy win over New Zealand ended a wait of how many years?

A) 10 years
B) 12 years
C) 8 years
D) 14 years

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Answer: B) 12 years

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530. The ICC Champions Trophy was originally known as:

A) ICC Challenge Cup
B) ICC World Series
C) ICC Knockout
D) ICC Super Cup

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Answer: C) ICC Knockout

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531. In which year was the ICC Champions Trophy first held?

A) 2000
B) 1998
C) 2002
D) 1996

Show Answer

Answer: B) 1998

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532. How often is the ICC Champions Trophy held since 2009?

A) Every 2 years
B) Every 3 years
C) Every 4 years
D) Annually

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Answer: C) Every 4 years

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533. Which country hosted the first edition of the ICC Champions Trophy in 1998?

A) Sri Lanka
B) England
C) India
D) Bangladesh

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Answer: D) Bangladesh

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534. Suman Chakraborty won the TWAS 2026 Award in which category?

A) Physics and Mathematics
B) Biological Sciences
C) Engineering and Computer Sciences
D) Agricultural Sciences

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Answer: C) Engineering and Computer Sciences

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535. TWAS stands for:

A) The World Academy of Science and Engineering
B) The World Academy of Scholars
C) The World Academy of Sciences
D) The World Association of Scientists

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Answer: C) The World Academy of Sciences

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536. The TWAS Award is presented by:

A) WHO
B) UNESCO
C) IMF
D) UNDP

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Answer: B) UNESCO

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537. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) was established in:

A) 1988
B) 1992
C) 1985
D) 1990

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Answer: A) 1988

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538. The IPCC was established by which two organizations?

A) United Nations and World Bank
B) World Meteorological Organization and International Monetary Fund
C) World Meteorological Organization and United Nations Environment Programme
D) United Nations Environment Programme and WHO

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Answer: C) World Meteorological Organization and United Nations Environment Programme

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539. What is the main objective of the IPCC?

A) To implement global climate policies
B) To assess scientific knowledge related to human-induced climate change
C) To provide funding for climate change research
D) To monitor environmental laws globally

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Answer: B) To assess scientific knowledge related to human-induced climate change

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540. The first IPCC Assessment Report was released in:

A) 1988
B) 1990
C) 1992
D) 1995

Show Answer

Answer: B) 1990

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541. How many countries are members of the IPCC?

A) 193
B) 195
C) 197
D) 198

Show Answer

Answer: B) 195

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542. Where is the headquarters of the IPCC located?

A) Paris (France)
B) New York (USA)
C) Geneva (Switzerland)
D) Vienna (Austria)

Show Answer

Answer: C) Geneva (Switzerland)

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543. The 6th Assessment Report cycle of the IPCC concluded in:

A) 2022
B) 2023
C) 2021
D) 2020

Show Answer

Answer: B) 2023

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544. The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) was established in which year?

(A) 1986
(B) 1988
(C) 1990
(D) 1992

Show Answer

Answer: (B) 1988

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545. Under which act was the NCDRC established?

(A) Consumer Protection Act, 1986
(B) Competition Act, 2002
(C) Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996
(D) Protection of Consumers Act, 1985

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Answer: (A) Consumer Protection Act, 1986

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546. Who can head the NCDRC?

(A) A sitting or retired Supreme Court judge or a retired Chief Justice of a High Court
(B) A sitting or retired High Court judge
(C) A retired District Court judge
(D) A retired Union Minister

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Answer: (A) A sitting or retired Supreme Court judge or a retired Chief Justice of a High Court

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547. What is the jurisdiction of NCDRC in terms of dispute value?

(A) Above ₹1 crore
(B) Above ₹2 crore
(C) Above ₹5 crore
(D) Above ₹10 crore

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Answer: (B) Above ₹2 crore

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548. Where is the head office of NCDRC located?

(A) Mumbai
(B) Kolkata
(C) New Delhi
(D) Chennai

Show Answer

Answer: (C) New Delhi

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549. What is one of the main objectives of NCDRC?

(A) Provide financial support to consumers
(B) Provide speedy and summary redressal of consumer disputes
(C) Ensure uniform pricing for consumer goods
(D) Establish consumer welfare boards

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Answer: (B) Provide speedy and summary redressal of consumer disputes

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550. Mauritius is located in which ocean?

(A) Atlantic Ocean
(B) Pacific Ocean
(C) Indian Ocean
(D) Arctic Ocean

Show Answer

Answer: (C) Indian Ocean

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551. The capital city of Mauritius is:

(A) Victoria
(B) Port Louis
(C) Antananarivo
(D) Male

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Answer: (B) Port Louis

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552. Mauritius gained independence from British rule in which year?

(A) 1957
(B) 1962
(C) 1968
(D) 1971

Show Answer

Answer: (C) 1968

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553. Comprehensive Economic Cooperation and Partnership Agreement (CECPA) between India and Mauritius is significant because:

(A) It is India’s first trade agreement with an African nation.
(B) It allows India to use Mauritius for naval operations.
(C) It permits dual citizenship for Indian and Mauritian nationals.
(D) It establishes a common currency for trade.

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Answer: (A) It is India’s first trade agreement with an African nation.

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554. Mauritius was the second-largest source of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into India in FY 2023-24, following which country?

(A) UAE
(B) Singapore
(C) Japan
(D) China

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Answer: (B) Singapore

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555. Which Indian naval asset has been involved in conducting oceanographic surveys in cooperation with Mauritius?

(A) INS Vikrant
(B) INS Sarvekshak
(C) INS Kalvari
(D) INS Shivalik

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Answer: (B) INS Sarvekshak

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556. Where is the Information Fusion Centre for the Indian Ocean Region (IFC-IOR), to which Mauritius has been granted access, located?

(A) Mumbai
(B) Kochi
(C) Gurugram
(D) Visakhapatnam

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Answer: (C) Gurugram

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557. What is the name of the Mauritian island that is being redeveloped into a joint surveillance facility with India’s help?

(A) Rodrigues
(B) Agaléga
(C) Saint Brandon
(D) Diego Garcia

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Answer: (B) Agaléga

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558. The World Hindi Secretariat, supported by India, is located in which country?

(A) India
(B) Nepal
(C) Mauritius
(D) South Africa

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Answer: (C) Mauritius

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559. What was the total bilateral trade between India and Mauritius in FY 2023–24?

(A) USD 500 million
(B) USD 700 million
(C) USD 851.13 million
(D) USD 1 billion

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Answer: (C) USD 851.13 million

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560. The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) was signed in which year?

(A) 2013
(B) 2015
(C) 2017
(D) 2018

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Answer: (B) 2015

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561. The primary objective of the JCPOA was to:

(A) Promote global nuclear disarmament.
(B) Prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons and ensure regional stability.
(C) Establish a global nuclear-free zone.
(D) Reduce global dependence on nuclear energy.

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Answer: (B) Prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons and ensure regional stability.

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562. Under the JCPOA, which international body was responsible for monitoring Iran’s nuclear activities?

(A) United Nations
(B) International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
(C) NATO
(D) World Trade Organization (WTO)

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Answer: (B) International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)

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563. Which country unilaterally withdrew from the JCPOA in 2018?

(A) Russia
(B) China
(C) United Kingdom
(D) United States

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Answer: (D) United States

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564. Madhav National Park, recently declared as India’s 58th Tiger Reserve, is located in which state?

(A) Rajasthan
(B) Madhya Pradesh
(C) Maharashtra
(D) Chhattisgarh

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Answer: (B) Madhya Pradesh

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565. Recently, a train was hijacked and 340 train passengers were taken hostage. This happened in which country?

(a) Afghanistan
(b) Iran
(c) Pakistan
(d) Palestine

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Answer: C

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566. Opposition MPs in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday tried unsuccessfully to corner the Centre into answering questions about the environmental and forest clearances granted to the Great Nicobar Island mega-infrastructure project. What is the amount sanctioned for the project?

(a) ₹75,000-crore
(b) ₹72,000-crore
(c) ₹50,000-crore
(d) ₹25,000-crore

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Answer: B

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567. Union government’s Mission Amrit Sarovar was launched in which year?

(a) 2022
(b) 2021
(c) 2023
(d) 2024

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Answer: A

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568. The APAAR ID is related to which of the following?

(a) Education
(b) Banking customers
(c) Youths
(d) Labourers

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Answer: A

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569. After Airtel signed a pact with American billionaire Elon Musk’s SpaceX to offer Starlink’s high speed internet broadband services to customers in India, which service provider followed suit on Thursday?

(a) Idea
(b) Jio
(c) Vodafone
(d) BSNL

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Answer: C

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570. Mikheil Saakashvili was sentenced on Wednesday to nine more years in prison after being found guilty of embezzlement. He is the former President of which country?

(a) Latvia
(b) Georgia
(c) Ukraine
(d) Slovakia

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Answer: B

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571. Syed Abid Ali passed away on Wednesday. He played which sport?

(a) Cricket
(b) Football
(c) Tennis
(d) Hockey

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Answer: A

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572. What is the percentage of GST imposed on the online gaming sector?

(a) 12%
(b) 18%
(c) 25%
(d) 28%

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Answer: D

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573. The 365-year-old Royal Society, one of the most reputed scientific institutions in the world is in which country?

(a) Germany
(b) The U.S.
(c) The U.K.
(d) France

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Answer: B

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574. Veteran batter Mahmudullah announced his retirement from international cricket on Wednesday. He played for which country?

(a) Pakistan
(b) Afghanistan
(c) England
(d) Bangladesh

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Answer: D

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575. Who is the current Governor of Manipur?

(a) Ajay Kumar Bhalla
(b) Keshari Nath Tripathi
(c) Vijay Kumar Singh
(d) La. Ganesan

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Answer: A

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576. .Which country has brought a genocide case against Israel’s actions in Gaza at the International Court of Justice?

(a) United States
(b) South Africa
(c) Egypt
(d) United Kingdom

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Answer: B

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577. How many kilograms of gold was Ranya Rao caught with at Kempegowda International Airport (KIA)?

(a) 11.1 kg
(b) 14.2 kg
(c) 12 kg
(d) 6.7 kg

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Answer: B

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578. Who is the president of the NISHAD party?

(a) Amit Nishad
(b) Sanjay Nishad
(c) Vinod Tawde
(d) Praveen Nishad

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Answer: B

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579. Who designed the ‘₹’ symbol to denote rupee?

(a) Shekhar Kamat
(b) Nargis Wadia
(c) D. Udaya Kumar
(d) Eustace Fernandes

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Answer: C

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580. Union Budget 2025-26 has increased the allocation to women-centric schemes by how many percentage?

(a) 37.25%
(b) 25%
(c) 28.2%
(d) 32%

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Answer: A

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581. Who is the President of Belarus?

(a) Alexander Lukashenko
(b) Stanford Desai
(c) Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya
(d) Stanislav Shushkevich

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Answer: A

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582. Who is the vice-captain of the Delhi Capitals in the Women’s Premier League?

(a) Marizanne Kapp
(b) Shafali Verma
(c) Alice Capsey
(d) Jemimah Rodrigues

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Answer: D

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583. Which Indian cricketer is set to lead the Lucknow SuperGiants?

(a) Rishabh Pant
(b) David Miller
(c) Jos Butler
(d) Nicholas Pooran

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Answer: A

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584. Which team has qualified for the quarterfinals of the ongoing Champions League after beating Atletico Madrid?

(a) Arsenal
(b) Barcelona
(c) Real Madrid
(d) Aston Villa

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Answer: C

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585. Tamil Nadu State government has allocated funds from its exchequer to compensate for ₹2,152 crore withheld by the Centre. Which scheme the fund was originally under?

(a) PM SHRI Schools
(b) Pradhan Mantri Vidyalaxmi
(c) Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao
(d) Samagra Shiksha

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Answer: D

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586. According to the Union Home Ministry, which union territory failed to appoint employees in 1,275 gazetted posts?

(a) Puducherry
(b) Andaman and Nicobar Islands
(c) Delhi
(d) Ladakh

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Answer: D

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587. A parliamentary committee strongly argued for the revision of wages under a scheme on its report tabled in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday. Which is the scheme?

(a) Garib Kalyan Rozgar Yojana
(b) MGNREGS
(c) PMKVY
(d) PM SVANidhi

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Answer: B

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588. Which was India’s first mission deployed to study the sun?

(a) Aditya-L1
(b) Astrosat
(c) Gaganyaan-1
(d) Aryabhata

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Answer: A

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589. Who swore in as the new Prime Minister of Canada?

(a) Justin Trudeau
(b) Philippe Champagne
(c) Mark Carney
(d) Mark Carney

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Answer: C

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590. Countries of which continent U.S. and Israel have approached to resettle Palestinians from Gaza?

(a) Asia
(b) South America
(c) Africa
(d) Australia

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Answer: C

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591. Dividends from Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) have surpassed the revised estimates (RE) for the current fiscal, marking the all time high. How much is the amount?

(a) ₹69,000
(b) ₹23,000
(c) ₹20,000
(d) ₹66,000

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Answer: D

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592. Representatives of China, Russia and Iran called on Friday for an end to U.S. sanctions on a country. Which is that country?

(a) Iran
(b) Israel
(c) Russia
(d) India

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Answer: A

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593. What is the mobile app in Iran called that allows the public to report on women without a headscarf?

(a) Iman app
(b) The Drone
(c) Noor
(d) Nazer

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Answer: D

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594. Who is the new captain of Delhi Capitals?

(a) Faf du Plessis
(b) Rishab Pant
(c) Axar patel
(d) K.L. rahul

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Answer: C

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595. What is the total length of the India-Myanmar border that is planned to be fenced?

A) 1,200 km
B) 1,643 km
C) 1,850 km
D) 2,100 km

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Answer: B

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596. How much investment has been approved for the Myanmar border fencing project?

A) ₹10,000 crore
B) ₹25,000 crore
C) ₹31,000 crore
D) ₹40,000 crore

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Answer: C

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597. Which paramilitary force is primarily responsible for guarding the India-Myanmar border?

A) BSF
B) CRPF
C) Assam Rifles
D) ITBP

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Answer: C

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598. What is the purpose of the “anti-cut, anti-climb” fencing?

A) Prevent animal movement
B) Strengthen road infrastructure
C) Deter illegal infiltration
D) Facilitate cross-border trade

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Answer: C

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599. The Free Movement Regime (FMR) allows border tribes to travel how far inside either country without a visa?

A) 5 km
B) 10 km
C) 16 km
D) 20 km

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Answer: C

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600. Which constitutional authority is leading the discussion on Aadhaar-Voter ID linking?

A) Union Home Minister
B) Chief Election Commissioner
C) Supreme Court Chief Justice
D) UIDAI Chairman

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Answer: B

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601. What was the main objective of the National Electoral Rolls Purification and Authentication Programme (NERPAP)?

A) Increase voter turnout
B) Remove duplicate voter entries
C) Extend voting rights to NRIs
D) Link voter IDs with driving licenses

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Answer: B

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602. What is the current status of Aadhaar-Voter ID linking in India?

A) Mandatory
B) Voluntary
C) Prohibited by law
D) Only for NRIs

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Answer: B

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603. Which Supreme Court ruling limited the mandatory use of Aadhaar?

A) Keshavananda Bharati case
B) Vishaka case
C) Puttaswamy judgment
D) Sabarimala judgment

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Answer: C

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604. What is one major concern regarding Aadhaar-Voter ID linking?

A) Increase in voter turnout
B) Lack of government support
C) Data privacy and security risks
D) Higher voter registration fees

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Answer: C

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605. Which country launched airstrikes on Houthi-controlled areas in March 2025?

A) Russia
B) United States
C) Saudi Arabia
D) Iran

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Answer: B

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606. Who are the Houthis?

A) Sunni Islamist group
B) A Buddhist movement
C) A Shiite rebel group from Yemen
D) A secular political party

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Answer: C

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607. Which major waterway has been affected by Houthi attacks on commercial shipping?

A) Strait of Malacca
B) Red Sea
C) Suez Canal
D) Panama Canal

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Answer: B

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608. Which country is accused of supplying weapons to the Houthis?

A) Saudi Arabia
B) Iran
C) Israel
D) Egypt

Show Answer

Answer: B

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609. What was the official reason given by the U.S. for launching airstrikes on the Houthis?

A) To protect commercial shipping
B) To support the Yemeni government
C) To prevent oil price fluctuations
D) To protect Iran’s regional interests

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Answer: A

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610. How many countries are affected by the U.S. travel restrictions under the proposed system?

A) 25
B) 31
C) 41
D) 50

Show Answer

Answer: C

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611. Which group of countries faces a complete travel ban under the U.S. system?

A) Red List
B) Orange List
C) Yellow List
D) Blue List

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Answer: A

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612. Which major South Asian country is not included in any of the U.S. travel restriction lists?

A) Pakistan
B) Afghanistan
C) India
D) Myanmar

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Answer: C

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613. What percentage of H-1B visas issued in FY 2023-24 went to Indian professionals?

A) 50%
B) 60%
C) 72%
D) 85%

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Answer: C

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614. Which U.S. President is overseeing these new travel restrictions?

A) Joe Biden
B) Donald Trump
C) Barack Obama
D) George W. Bush

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Answer: B

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615. What was the key message of PM Modi on the Lex Fridman podcast regarding India-China relations?

A) India should isolate China
B) Competition should never turn into conflict
C) China should mediate in Kashmir
D) Economic ties should be severed

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Answer: B

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616. What is the proposed punishment under the new Indian immigration bill for using a forged passport?

A) 3 years imprisonment
B) 5 years imprisonment
C) 7 years imprisonment
D) 10 years imprisonment

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Answer: C

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617. Which cricket team recently defeated Pakistan in the first T20 international by nine wickets?

A) Australia
B) England
C) New Zealand
D) South Africa

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Answer: C

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618. Who won the Australian Grand Prix in 2025?

A) Max Verstappen
B) Lewis Hamilton
C) Lando Norris
D) Charles Leclerc

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Answer: C

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619. When does Elon Musk plan to send the Tesla humanoid robot Optimus to Mars?

A) 2025
B) 2026
C) 2028
D) 2030

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Answer: B

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420. Which spacecraft successfully delivered four astronauts to the ISS in 2025?

(a) Boeing Starliner
(b) SpaceX Crew Dragon
(c) NASA Orion
(d) Blue Origin New Shepard

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Answer: b

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421. Why were astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams stranded in space for nine months?

(a) Oxygen failure in ISS
(b) Starliner spacecraft malfunctions
(c) ISS communication blackout
(d) SpaceX Crew Dragon mission delay

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Answer: b

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422. What pre-launch issue was detected in Starliner before its 2024 mission?

(a) Oxygen leak
(b) Fuel leakage
(c) Helium leak
(d) Navigation system failure

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Answer: c

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423. What is one major challenge astronauts face due to prolonged stays in space?

(a) Increased gravity exposure
(b) Bone density loss
(c) Enhanced immunity
(d) Increased muscle mass

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Answer: b

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424. When did Pranab Mukherjee become the first Indian President to visit New Zealand?

(a) 2010
(b) 2014
(c) 2016
(d) 2018

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Answer: c

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425. What is the main reason for the decline in New Zealand’s exports to India in 2015?

(a) Decrease in coal imports
(b) High tariffs on dairy products
(c) Shipping restrictions
(d) Political tensions

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Answer: a

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426. Which of the following is NOT a major Indian import from New Zealand?

(a) Wool
(b) Wood
(c) Vehicles
(d) Edible fruits & nuts

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Answer: c

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427. When did India and New Zealand initiate Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations?

(a) 2005
(b) 2007
(c) 2010
(d) 2015

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Answer: c

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428. What is the official name of the Houthi rebel group?

(a) Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula
(b) Ansar Allah
(c) Hezbollah Yemen
(d) Islamic Jihad Yemen

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Answer: b

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429. Which country primarily supports the Houthis in Yemen?

(a) United States
(b) Saudi Arabia
(c) Iran
(d) UAE

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Answer: c

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430. In which year did Houthis seize Yemen’s capital, Sanaa?

(a) 2001
(b) 2010
(c) 2014
(d) 2017

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Answer: c

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431. What is a strategic goal of the Houthis in the Red Sea conflict?

(a) Protect US interests
(b) Disrupt global shipping routes
(c) Increase oil exports
(d) Strengthen ties with Russia

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Answer: b

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432. Who hosted the Fourth Global Intelligence and Security Chiefs Conference?

(a) Ajit Doval
(b) Narendra Modi
(c) Joe Biden
(d) Benjamin Netanyahu

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Answer: a

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433. How many intelligence chiefs attended the conference?

(a) 15
(b) 22
(c) 28
(d) 35

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Answer: c

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434. Which U.S. official attended the intelligence conference?

(a) Antony Blinken
(b) Tulsi Gabbard
(c) Lloyd Austin
(d) Kamala Harris

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Answer: b

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435. Which alliance countries, known as “Five Eyes,” participated in the meeting?

(a) US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand
(b) India, Russia, China, France, Germany
(c) Saudi Arabia, UAE, Israel, Egypt, Iran
(d) Pakistan, Afghanistan, Turkey, Syria, Lebanon

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Answer: a

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436. Which terrorist was killed in Pakistan on March 15, 2025?

(a) Hafiz Saeed
(b) Abu Qatal
(c) Masood Azhar
(d) Zakir Musa

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Answer: b

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437. Which major attack was Abu Qatal involved in?

(a) 26/11 Mumbai attacks
(b) Pulwama attack
(c) 2024 Reasi bus attack
(d) Pathankot attack

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Answer: c

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438. What is the primary goal of Chandrayaan-5?

(a) Explore Mars
(b) Study the Moon’s water ice
(c) Deploy satellites in geostationary orbit
(d) Develop nuclear-powered spacecraft

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Answer: b

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439. Which country is collaborating with India on the Chandrayaan-5 mission?

(a) USA
(b) Russia
(c) Japan
(d) France

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Answer: c

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440. Which launch vehicle will be used for Chandrayaan-5?

(a) PSLV
(b) GSLV Mk-III
(c) JAXA H3 Rocket
(d) Falcon Heavy

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Answer: c

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441. Which political parties stayed away from the protest on the Waqf Bill?

(a) BJP and Congress
(b) TDP and JD-U
(c) AAP and Shiv Sena
(d) CPI and SP

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Answer: b

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442. Who was recently sworn in as a Supreme Court judge?

(a) Dhananjaya Chandrachud
(b) NV Ramana
(c) Joymalya Bagchi
(d) UU Lalit

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Answer: c

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443. What did U.S. President Donald Trump attempt to do regarding Biden’s policies?

(a) Reinstate net neutrality
(b) Void Biden’s pardons
(c) Ban AI development
(d) Withdraw from NATO

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Answer: b

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444. What is Elon Musk’s plan for SpaceX Starship in 2026?

(a) Send a Tesla Roadster to space
(b) Land humans on Mars
(c) Send Optimus humanoid robot to Mars
(d) Build a Moon base

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Answer: c

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445. When are elections to the Bodoland Territorial Region scheduled to take place?

(a) December 2024
(b) January 2026
(c) April 2025
(d) December 2025

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Answer: d

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446. Which law allows the Government to cancel wills or property transfers, and restore ownership to the elderly parents if children neglect or abandon them after inheriting the property?

(a) Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act
(b) Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act
(c) The Transfer of Property Act
(d) Article 300A

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Answer: b

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447. When will the Chandrayaan-4 mission be launched?

(a) 2028
(b) 2030
(c) 2027
(d) 2025

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Answer: c

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448. Which Article of the Constitution asks the Union government to promote Hindi?

(a) Article 351
(b) Article 343
(c) Article 120
(d) Article 347

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Answer: a

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449. India and New Zealand have renewed negotiations for a free trade agreement. When did the two sides agree to negotiate for such a pact previously?

(a) 2010
(b) 2011
(c) 2009
(d) 2015

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Answer: a

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450. India’s National Cancer Registry Programme collects and compiles information related to cancer patients across the country. Since when is the organisation doing this?

(a) 1982
(b) 2005
(c) 2019
(d) 1955

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Answer: a

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451. In her Budget speech, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed to increase the FDI limit on insurance companies to 100%. What is the current limit?

(a) 81%
(b) 26%
(c) 74%
(d) 49%

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Answer: c

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452. The U.S. launched missiles against Yemen’s Houthis on Saturday. Which of the following Yemeni cities was NOT struck in this strike?

(a) Saada
(b) Al-Bayda
(c) Sanaa
(d) Al-Mukalla

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Answer: d

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453. Who won the Australian Grand Prix?

(a) Lando Norris
(b) Max Verstappen
(c) Carlos Sainz
(d) Lewis Hamilton

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Answer: a

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454. Who is the coach of the Mumbai Indians side in the WPL tournament?

(a) Amol Muzumdar
(b) Mahela Jayawardene
(c) Nagraj Gollapudi
(d) Charlotte Edwards

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Answer: d

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455. By what percentage did India’s overall goods imports decline in February 2025?

A) 10.25%
B) 12.50%
C) 16.34%
D) 19.75%

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Answer: C) 16.34%

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456. Which of the following recorded the highest percentage decline in imports in February 2025?

A) Petroleum Imports
B) Gold Imports
C) Coal, Coke & Briquettes
D) Pearls, Precious & Semi-Precious Stones

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Answer: B) Gold Imports

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457. India’s trade deficit in February 2025 was the lowest in how many months?

A) 36 months
B) 42 months
C) 24 months
D) 48 months

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Answer: B) 42 months

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458. Which commodity showed the highest percentage increase in exports in February 2025?

A) Rice
B) Coffee
C) Electronic Goods
D) Tobacco

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Answer: D) Tobacco

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459. What was the value of petroleum imports in February 2025?

A) $11.9 billion
B) $12.4 billion
C) $13.7 billion
D) $14.5 billion

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Answer: A) $11.9 billion

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460. What is the primary reason India requested the US to designate SFJ as a terrorist organization?

A) Conducts anti-India activities on US soil
B) Advocates for human rights violations
C) Links to Bangladesh
D) Promotes democracy in India

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Answer: A) Conducts anti-India activities on US soil

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461. Who is the leader of the Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) organization?

A) Harjit Singh
B) Gurpatwant Singh Pannun
C) Balbir Singh Rajewal
D) Manjit Singh

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Answer: B) Gurpatwant Singh Pannun

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462. In which year was SFJ banned in India?

A) 2018
B) 2019
C) 2020
D) 2024

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Answer: B) 2019

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463. What was the objective of the “Referendum 2020” campaign initiated by SFJ?

A) To improve India-US ties
B) To advocate for Khalistan’s creation
C) To promote peace between India and Pakistan
D) To spread awareness on Sikhism

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Answer: B) To advocate for Khalistan’s creation

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464. Under which act was SFJ declared a terrorist organization in India?

A) TADA
B) UAPA
C) NSA
D) POTA

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Answer: B) UAPA

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465. What was India’s WPI inflation in February 2025?

A) 2.31%
B) 2.38%
C) 2.45%
D) 2.52%

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Answer: B) 2.38%

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466. Which sector witnessed a decline that contributed to easing inflation?

A) Manufactured Products
B) Primary Articles
C) Oil & Petroleum
D) Electronics

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Answer: B) Primary Articles

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467. Which of the following is NOT a type of inflation?

A) Demand-Pull Inflation
B) Cost-Push Inflation
C) Growth-Rate Inflation
D) Core Inflation

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Answer: C) Growth-Rate Inflation

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468. What does disinflation signify?

A) Declining inflation rate
B) Complete cessation of inflation
C) Increase in prices
D) Slow economic growth

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Answer: A) Declining inflation rate

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469. What is the term for high inflation combined with slow economic growth?

A) Deflation
B) Stagflation
C) Reflation
D) Hyperinflation

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Answer: B) Stagflation

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470. Under which article of the Indian Constitution is the CAG established?

A) Article 145
B) Article 148
C) Article 150
D) Article 151

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Answer: B) Article 148

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471. Who appoints the CAG of India?

A) Prime Minister
B) Chief Justice of India
C) President of India
D) Union Cabinet

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Answer: C) President of India

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472. What is the maximum tenure of the CAG?

A) 4 years
B) 5 years
C) 6 years
D) 7 years

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Answer: C) 6 years

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473. Which of the following functions is NOT performed by the CAG?

A) Auditing public sector undertakings
B) Examining government expenditure
C) Investigating criminal cases
D) Reporting audit findings to Parliament

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Answer: C) Investigating criminal cases

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474. How can the CAG be removed from office?

A) Presidential discretion
B) Supreme Court order
C) Impeachment by Parliament
D) Recommendation by the Prime Minister

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Answer: C) Impeachment by Parliament

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475. How much financial assistance did the donor community pledge at the 9th Brussels Conference for Syria?

A) €4.5 billion
B) €5.2 billion
C) €5.8 billion
D) €6.1 billion

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Answer: C) €5.8 billion

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476. Which entity contributed the largest share in the pledge for Syria?

A) United Nations
B) European Union and Member States
C) World Bank
D) IMF

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Answer: B) European Union and Member States

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477. When did the Syrian Civil War begin?

A) 2010
B) 2011
C) 2012
D) 2013

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Answer: B) 2011

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478. What was the primary objective of the Brussels Conference for Syria?

A) Support peace efforts in Syria
B) Establish a new Syrian government
C) Implement military action
D) Hold elections in Syria

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Answer: A) Support peace efforts in Syria

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479. Which of the following is NOT a consequence of the Syrian Civil War?

A) Largest displacement crisis since World War II
B) Over 500,000 deaths
C) Stabilization of Syrian economy
D) Millions of refugees seeking asylum

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Answer: C) Stabilization of Syrian economy

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480. Who were the petitioners in the case demanding booth-wise voter turnout data to be uploaded by the ECI?

a) Arvind Kejriwal and Prashant Bhushan
b) Mahua Moitra and ADR
c) Rahul Gandhi and Association for Electoral Reform
d) Election Commission of India and Lok Sabha

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Answer: b) Mahua Moitra and ADR

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481. What document did the petitioners request the ECI to upload after each phase of polling?

a) Form 20A
b) Form 17C
c) Form 49D
d) Form 10E

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Answer: b) Form 17C

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482. Which section of the Conduct of Election Rules, 1961 mandates the preparation of Form 17C?

a) Rule 35A
b) Rule 49S and Rule 56C(2)
c) Rule 50B
d) Rule 45E

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Answer: b) Rule 49S and Rule 56C(2)

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483. Who represented the Election Commission in the Supreme Court hearing on March 18, 2025?

a) Senior Advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi
b) Advocate Prashant Bhushan
c) Senior Advocate Maninder Singh
d) Advocate Kapil Sibal

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Answer: c) Senior Advocate Maninder Singh

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484. Which application is used by ECI to disclose voter turnout data voluntarily?

a) Electoral Data App
b) Voting Trends App
c) Voter Turnout App
d) ECI Data Portal

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Answer: c) Voter Turnout App

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485. Where are the Mudumal Megalithic Menhirs located?

a) Narayanpet district, Telangana
b) Warangal district, Telangana
c) Bidar district, Karnataka
d) Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh

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Answer: a) Narayanpet district, Telangana

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486. How old are the Mudumal Megalithic Menhirs estimated to be?

a) Around 2,000 years old
b) Over 3,500 years old
c) Nearly 1,000 years old
d) 4,500-5,000 years old

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Answer: b) Over 3,500 years old

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487. What is the primary significance of the alignment of the menhirs at Mudumal?

a) Religious orientation
b) Defense strategy
c) Celestial and astronomical alignment
d) Agricultural marking

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Answer: c) Celestial and astronomical alignment

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488. Which Union Minister informed the Lok Sabha about India’s new tentative UNESCO list?

a) Amit Shah
b) Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
c) Smriti Irani
d) Dharmendra Pradhan

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Answer: b) Gajendra Singh Shekhawat

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489. Which of the following is NOT part of India’s recent tentative UNESCO Heritage Site list?

a) Chausath Yogini Temples
b) Kanger Valley National Park
c) Palace-fortresses of the Bundelas
d) Ajanta Caves

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Answer: d) Ajanta Caves

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490. Which Supreme Court judge led the Bench examining Lokpal’s jurisdiction over judges?

a) Justice D.Y. Chandrachud
b) Justice Sanjiv Khanna
c) Justice B.R. Gavai
d) Justice Indira Banerjee

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Answer: c) Justice B.R. Gavai

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491. What date did the Supreme Court stay Lokpal’s order to investigate High Court judges?

a) January 27, 2025
b) March 18, 2025
c) February 20, 2025
d) February 5, 2025

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Answer: c) February 20, 2025

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492. Under which section of the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013, does the Lokpal claim jurisdiction over judges?

a) Section 14(1)(f)
b) Section 10A(2)
c) Section 21(3)(b)
d) Section 12(5)

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Answer: a) Section 14(1)(f)

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493. What is the process for removing a judge of the High Court or Supreme Court?

a) Presidential Order
b) Parliament’s special majority under the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968
c) CBI Investigation and Lokpal Enquiry
d) Supreme Court In-House Procedure

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Answer: b) Parliament’s special majority under the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968

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494. Who is the current Chairperson of Lokpal as of February 2025?

a) Gyanesh Kumar
b) Pinaki Chandra Ghose
c) Arvind Datar
d) Sudha Murthy

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Answer: a) Gyanesh Kumar

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495. Who conducted the global survey on free speech in 2024?

a) Association for Democratic Reforms
b) The Future of Free Speech
c) Transparency International
d) Reporters Without Borders

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Answer: b) The Future of Free Speech

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496. Where did India rank among 33 countries in the 2024 free speech survey?

a) 18th
b) 24th
c) 12th
d) 30th

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Answer: b) 24th

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497. Which country ranked the highest in the 2024 free speech survey?

a) United Kingdom
b) Denmark
c) Norway
d) Canada

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Answer: c) Norway

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498. What percentage of Indians supported preventing criticism of government policies?

a) 25%
b) 37%
c) 15%
d) 50%

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Answer: b) 37%

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499. Which countries showed the most improvement in supporting free speech?

a) Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan
b) China, Russia, Saudi Arabia
c) United States, Canada, Japan
d) South Africa, Brazil, Argentina

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Answer: a) Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan

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500. In which case was Section 66A of the IT Act struck down for being unconstitutional?

a) Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India
b) Romesh Thapar v. State of Madras
c) Shreya Singhal v. Union of India
d) S. Rangarajan v. P. Jagjivan Ram

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Answer: c) Shreya Singhal v. Union of India

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501. Which case upheld filmmakers’ right to express dissent through cinema?

a) Sakal Papers Ltd. v. Union of India
b) Bennett Coleman & Co. v. Union of India
c) S. Rangarajan v. P. Jagjivan Ram
d) Anuradha Bhasin v. Union of India

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Answer: c) S. Rangarajan v. P. Jagjivan Ram

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502. Which landmark case recognized the right to know as part of free speech?

a) Kaushal Kishor v. State of UP
b) Indian Express Newspapers v. Union of India
c) Union of India v. Association for Democratic Reforms
d) Romesh Thapar v. State of Madras

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Answer: c) Union of India v. Association for Democratic Reforms

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503. Which case recognized internet access as part of free speech?

a) Anuradha Bhasin v. Union of India
b) Sakal Papers Ltd. v. Union of India
c) Shreya Singhal v. Union of India
d) Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India

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Answer: a) Anuradha Bhasin v. Union of India

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504. What was the key takeaway from the case Kaushal Kishor v. State of UP?

a) Allowed state censorship of social media
b) Enforced that fundamental rights apply to non-state actors
c) Expanded the role of the press in India
d) Struck down ambiguous provisions in the Election Rules

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Answer: b) Enforced that fundamental rights apply to non-state actors

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505. Why did the violence in Manipur erupt in May 2023?

a) Demand for an autonomous state by the Kuki-Zomi tribes
b) Protests against the Manipur High Court’s recommendation to grant ST status to Meitei community
c) Clash over land acquisition by the government
d) Protest against deployment of additional central forces

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Answer: b) Protests against the Manipur High Court’s recommendation to grant ST status to Meitei community

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506. Which Supreme Court judge is leading the six-judge team visiting Manipur?

a) Justice Surya Kant
b) Justice N. Kotiswar Singh
c) Justice B.R. Gavai
d) Justice K.V. Viswanathan

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Answer: c) Justice B.R. Gavai

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507. When did the Union government impose President’s Rule in Manipur?

a) January 2024
b) February 2024
c) March 2024
d) April 2024

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Answer: b) February 2024

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508. How much incentive has the Union Cabinet approved for BHIM-UPI transactions under ₹2,000?

a) ₹1,000 crore
b) ₹1,500 crore
c) ₹2,000 crore
d) ₹500 crore

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Answer: b) ₹1,500 crore

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509. What percentage of the incentive is given unconditionally to acquiring banks?

a) 90%
b) 80%
c) 70%
d) 60%

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Answer: b) 80%

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510. What is the additional incentive provided if the technical decline rate is below 0.75%?

a) 5%
b) 10%
c) 15%
d) 20%

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Answer: b) 10%

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511. The IndiaAI Mission is collaborating with the Gates Foundation to focus on which areas?

a) Space exploration and cybersecurity
b) Healthcare, agriculture, education, and climate resilience
c) Renewable energy and smart city development
d) Biotechnology and public health

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Answer: b) Healthcare, agriculture, education, and climate resilience

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512. Who announced the IndiaAI-Gates Foundation MoU on March 19, 2025?

a) Prime Minister Narendra Modi
b) Bill Gates
c) Minister of Electronics and IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw
d) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

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Answer: c) Minister of Electronics and IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw

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513. Which Indian state adopted AI-powered farming techniques to assist farmers?

a) Punjab
b) Odisha
c) Gujarat
d) Tamil Nadu

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Answer: b) Odisha

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514. What section of the IT Act is X challenging in the Karnataka High Court?

a) Section 66A
b) Section 69A
c) Section 79(3)(b)
d) Section 144

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Answer: c) Section 79(3)(b)

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515. What portal was launched by the Indian government to streamline takedown requests?

a) Sahyog Portal
b) Digital India Portal
c) Cyber Crime Coordination Centre
d) Pradhan Mantri Cyber Security Portal

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Answer: a) Sahyog Portal

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516. Which Supreme Court case defined that content blocking should follow due process?

a) K.S. Puttaswamy case
b) Shreya Singhal case
c) Navtej Singh Johar case
d) Subramanian Swamy case

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Answer: b) Shreya Singhal case

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517. Which country contributed the highest share of remittances to India in 2023-24?

a) UAE
b) United States
c) Saudi Arabia
d) United Kingdom

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Answer: b) United States

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518. What was the share of GCC nations in India’s remittances in 2023-24?

a) 46.7%
b) 37.9%
c) 25.5%
d) 52.3%

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Answer: b) 37.9%

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519. Which state overtook Kerala as the top recipient of remittances in 2023-24?

a) Tamil Nadu
b) Maharashtra
c) Gujarat
d) Andhra Pradesh

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Answer: b) Maharashtra

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520. Which country recently warned Japan against deploying long-range missiles?

a) North Korea
b) China
c) Russia
d) Iran

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Answer: a) North Korea

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521. Who has been appointed as the new Executive Director of RBI?

a) Shaktikanta Das
b) Indranil Bhattacharyya
c) Michael Patra
d) Rajeshwar Rao

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Answer: b) Indranil Bhattacharyya

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522. What is the objective behind the House Panel’s recommendation to centralize Eklavya Schools?

a) Promote urban migration
b) Provide uniform quality education
c) Encourage tribal migration to cities
d) Improve infrastructure in urban area

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Answer: b) Provide uniform quality education

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523. Which country recently started an operation to claim the Netzarim Corridor?

a) Russia
b) Israel
c) Syria
d) Turkey

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Answer: b) Israel

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524. Which Indian airline reported GPS interference near Amritsar?

a) Indigo
b) Air India
c) Vistara
d) SpiceJet

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Answer: b) Air India

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525. Which agency reduced the global GDP growth forecast to 2.3%?

a) Moody’s
b) World Bank
c) Fitch Ratings
d) IMF

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Answer: c) Fitch Ratings

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526. When was UPI launched by NPCI?

a) 2015
b) 2016
c) 2017
d) 2018

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Answer: b) 2016

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527. What is the projected remittance value to India by 2029?

a) $150 billion
b) $160 billion
c) $175 billion
d) $180 billion

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Answer: b) $160 billion

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528. Which of the following is a key focus of Eklavya Schools?

a) Vocational training for tribal communities
b) STEM education for rural youth
c) Quality education for tribal children
d) Scholarship schemes for urban students

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Answer: c) Quality education for tribal children

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529. Which panel recommended the centralization of Eklavya Model Residential Schools?

a) Standing Committee on Finance
b) House Panel on Social Justice
c) Parliamentary Panel on Tribal Affairs
d) NITI Aayog Task Force

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Answer: c) Parliamentary Panel on Tribal Affairs

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530. How many Maoists were killed in the twin encounters in Bijapur and Kanker districts?

A) 20
B) 25
C) 30
D) 35

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Answer: C) 30

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531. Which forces were involved in the Gangaloor encounter where 26 Maoists were killed?

A) BSF and ITBP
B) DRG, CoBRA, and CRPF
C) CRPF and NIA
D) BSF and DRG

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Answer: B) DRG, CoBRA, and CRPF

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532. Who was the top Maoist commander killed in Kanker with a bounty of ₹8 lakh?

A) Lokesh
B) Sito Kadti
C) Rajuram Oyam
D) Kanu Sanyal

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Answer: A) Lokesh

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533. What type of weapons were seized after the encounters?

A) Sniper rifle and AK-47
B) Grenade launchers and rocket launchers
C) Insas rifles and IEDs
D) All of the above

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Answer: D) All of the above

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534. Which region in India is most affected by Maoist insurgency?

A) North-East
B) Red Corridor
C) Western Ghats
D) Terai region

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Answer: B) Red Corridor

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535. Who headed the One-Man Commission on SC Sub-Categorisation?

A) Justice Ramachandra Rao
B) Rajiv Ranjan Mishra
C) K.R. Narayanan
D) Chandrababu Naidu

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Answer: B) Rajiv Ranjan Mishra

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536. How many groups were SCs divided into as per the classification?

A) 2
B) 3
C) 4
D) 5

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Answer: B) 3

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537. Which SC sub-group was given 1% reservation?

A) Madiga
B) Relli
C) Mala
D) Konda Dora

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Answer: B) Relli

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538. In which year did the Supreme Court uphold SC sub-categorisation?

A) 2018
B) 2020
C) 2023
D) 2025

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Answer: C) 2023

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539. What percentage of SCs does the Madiga sub-group constitute?

A) 53.97%
B) 41.56%
C) 2.25%
D) 35%

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Answer: B) 41.56%

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540. How much worth of proposals were approved by DAC in March 2025?

A) ₹50,000 crore
B) ₹54,000 crore
C) ₹60,000 crore
D) ₹70,000 crore

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Answer: B) ₹54,000 crore

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541. What is the name of the indigenous artillery gun system procured?

A) Pinaka
B) ATAGS
C) Dhanush
D) Bofors

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Answer: B) ATAGS

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542. How many Netra AEW&C systems were approved for procurement?

A) 2
B) 3
C) 5
D) 6

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Answer: B) 3

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543. What is the calibre of the ATAGS artillery gun?

A) 105 mm
B) 122 mm
C) 155 mm
D) 175 mm

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Answer: C) 155 mm

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544. Which institution developed the ATAGS system?

A) HAL
B) DRDO and Bharat Forge
C) Tata Power and ISRO
D) BHEL and OFB

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Answer: B) DRDO and Bharat Forge

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545. Which country’s pension fund excluded BEL for arms sales to Myanmar?

A) Norway
B) Sweden
C) Denmark
D) Netherlands

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Answer: B) Sweden

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546. What was the approximate value of AP Pension Fund’s investment in BEL?

A) $20 million
B) $25 million
C) $33.8 million
D) $40 million

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Answer: C) $33.8 million

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547. What kind of weapon systems did BEL sell to Myanmar’s military?

A) Air defence stations
B) Radar systems
C) Radio systems
D) All of the above

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Answer: D) All of the above

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548. Which organisation highlighted BEL’s arms sales to Myanmar?

A) Human Rights Watch
B) Justice for Myanmar
C) Amnesty International
D) UNHRC

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Answer: B) Justice for Myanmar

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549. In which year did Myanmar’s military stage a coup?

A) 2019
B) 2020
C) 2021
D) 2022

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Answer: C) 2021

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550. What was Dr. Badar Khan Suri accused of?

A) Espionage
B) Spreading Hamas propaganda
C) Funding terrorist organisations
D) Illegal immigration

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Answer: B) Spreading Hamas propaganda

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551. Which university was Dr. Suri affiliated with in the US?

A) Harvard University
B) Georgetown University
C) Yale University
D) Princeton University

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Answer: B) Georgetown University

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552. Who is leading Dr. Suri’s legal representation?

A) Nermeen Arastu
B) Ramachandra Rao
C) Amit Shah
D) Kamala Harris

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Answer: A) Nermeen Arastu

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553. Where is Dr. Suri originally from?

A) Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh
B) Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh
C) New Delhi
D) Hyderabad, Telangana

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Answer: B) Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh

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554. What was Dr. Suri’s research area at Georgetown University?

A) Counter-terrorism
B) Peacebuilding in Iraq and Afghanistan
C) Middle Eastern politics
D) Human rights advocacy

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Answer: B) Peacebuilding in Iraq and Afghanistan

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555. ‘Dharma Guardian’ exercise is conducted between the armed forces of India and which country?

(a) South Korea
(b) Vietnam
(c) Japan
(d) Australia

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Answer: C) Japan

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556. Where is the Vizhinjam International Seaport located?

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

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Answer: B) Kerala

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557. Which country recently joined the U.S. and Russia in deploying an advanced LPAR system?

a) India
b) China
c) Japan
d) North Korea

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Answer: B) China

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558. Where has China deployed its advanced LPAR system for ballistic missile detection?

a) Xinjiang Province
b) Yunnan Province
c) Guangdong Province
d) Tibet Autonomous Region

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Answer: B) Yunnan Province

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559. When was the World Para-Athletics Grand Prix established?

a) 2011
b) 2012
c) 2013
d) 2015

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Answer: C) 2013

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560. Which organization is responsible for organizing the World Para-Athletics Grand Prix?

a) International Olympic Committee
b) Indian Olympic Association
c) International Paralympic Committee
d) Athletics Federation of India

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Answer: C) International Paralympic Committee

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561. When was the Honey Mission launched by the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC)?

a) 2015
b) 2016
c) 2017
d) 2018

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Answer: C) 2017

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562. What is the primary objective of the ‘Honey Mission’?

a) Boost sugarcane production
b) Promote beekeeping and honey production
c) Develop silk production
d) Increase cotton cultivation

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Answer: B) Promote beekeeping and honey production

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563. Which broader initiative aims to promote apiculture and high-quality honey production in India?

a) Green Revolution
b) Sweet Revolution
c) White Revolution
d) Blue Revolution

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Answer: B) Sweet Revolution

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564. Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) operates under which Ministry?

a) Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
b) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
c) Ministry of MSME
d) Ministry of Rural Development

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Answer: C) Ministry of MSME

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565. What is the estimated wheat production in India for 2024-25?

a) 113.92 million tonnes
b) 115.3 million tonnes
c) 112.5 million tonnes
d) 110.8 million tonnes

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Answer: B) 115.3 million tonnes

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566. Which state is the leading wheat producer in India?

a) Punjab
b) Madhya Pradesh
c) Uttar Pradesh
d) Haryana

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Answer: C) Uttar Pradesh

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567. Alawite community in Syria is an offshoot of which branch of Islam?

a) Sunni Islam
b) Shi’ite Islam
c) Sufi Islam
d) Ahmadi Islam

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Answer: B) Shi’ite Islam

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568. Bills of Lading Bill, 2025 is intended to replace which colonial-era law?

a) Indian Shipping Act, 1885
b) Indian Bills of Lading Act, 1856
c) Maritime Trade Act, 1905
d) Indian Ports Act, 1879

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Answer: B) Indian Bills of Lading Act, 1856

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569. What is the primary objective of the Bills of Lading Bill, 2025?

a) To reduce government involvement in maritime trade
b) To introduce higher tariffs for shipping companies
c) To modernize and streamline legal framework governing shipping documents
d) To limit foreign investment in Indian ports

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Answer: C) To modernize and streamline legal framework governing shipping documents

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570. What is the causative agent of Tuberculosis (TB)?

a) Streptococcus pneumoniae
b) Mycobacterium tuberculosis
c) Escherichia coli
d) Salmonella typhi

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Answer: B) Mycobacterium tuberculosis

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571. What is the main objective of the 100-Day TB-Mukt Bharat Abhiyan?

a) To improve hospital infrastructure for TB treatment
b) To distribute free medicines to TB patients
c) Early identification of TB cases through innovative screening methods
d) To provide insurance coverage to TB patients

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Answer: C) Early identification of TB cases through innovative screening methods

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572. What is the purpose of the NI-KSHAY Portal under the National TB Elimination Program (NTEP)?

a) To provide financial assistance to TB patients
b) To track TB cases and monitor treatment progress
c) To train doctors for TB treatment
d) To conduct research on new TB vaccines

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Answer: B) To track TB cases and monitor treatment progress

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573. According to SIPRI data, which country was the largest importer of major arms between 2020 and 2024?

a) India
b) Saudi Arabia
c) Ukraine
d) Pakistan

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Answer: C) Ukraine

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574. What percentage of global arms imports did Ukraine receive between 2020 and 2024?

a) 6.5%
b) 7.2%
c) 8.8%
d) 10.1%

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Answer: C) 8.8%

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575. Which country was the largest supplier of arms to India between 2020 and 2024?

a) France
b) United States
c) Israel
d) Russia

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Answer: D) Russia

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576. Which two countries emerged as the biggest arms export destinations for Russia and France during 2020-2024?

a) China and Saudi Arabia
b) India and Pakistan
c) India and Qatar
d) Ukraine and Australia

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Answer: C) India and Qatar

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577. Which country was the largest arms exporter between 2020 and 2024, accounting for 43% of global arms exports?

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

Show Answer

Answer: C) USA

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578. Which country became the second-largest arms exporter, surpassing Russia, with a 9.6% share of global exports?

a) Germany
b) France
c) China
d) Israel

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Answer: B) France

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579. For the first time since 1990-94, which country dropped out of the top 10 arms importers list due to its expanding domestic industrial base?

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

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Answer: D) China

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580. What is the total defence budget allocation for India in 2024-25?

a) ₹5.12 lakh crore
b) ₹6.21 lakh crore
c) ₹7.15 lakh crore
d) ₹6.75 lakh crore

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Answer: B) ₹6.21 lakh crore

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581. Which three countries were the top destinations for India’s defence exports in 2023-24?

a) US, Russia, and Armenia
b) US, France, and Armenia
c) France, Israel, and China
d) UK, Russia, and France

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Answer: B) US, France, and Armenia

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582. Where have India’s two Defence Industrial Corridors been established to enhance defence production?

a) Maharashtra and Karnataka
b) Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu
c) Rajasthan and Gujarat
d) Delhi and Punjab

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Answer: B) Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu

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583. What is the target for India’s defence production by 2025?

a) ₹1.25 lakh crore
b) ₹1.50 lakh crore
c) ₹1.75 lakh crore
d) ₹2.00 lakh crore

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Answer: C) ₹1.75 lakh crore

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584. Who constituted the three-member committee to investigate allegations against Justice Yashwant Varma?

a) Justice D.K. Upadhyaya
b) Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna
c) Justice Sheel Nagu
d) Justice G.S. Sandhawalia

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Answer: b) Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna

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585. Which of the following judges is NOT a part of the investigation committee?

a) Justice Anu Sivaraman
b) Justice Sheel Nagu
c) Justice D.K. Upadhyaya
d) Justice G.S. Sandhawalia

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Answer: c) Justice D.K. Upadhyaya

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586. What action was taken regarding Justice Varma’s judicial work?

a) He was transferred to another court.
b) His work was suspended indefinitely.
c) No judicial work was assigned to him.
d) He was asked to retire voluntarily.

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Answer: c) No judicial work was assigned to him.

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587. If allegations against Justice Varma are proven, what step may be taken?

a) He may be promoted.
b) He may be asked to resign or retire voluntarily.
c) He may be transferred to another court.
d) He may be suspended for a year.

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Answer: b) He may be asked to resign or retire voluntarily.

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588. On what charges was Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu arrested?

a) Electoral fraud
b) Corruption
c) Political dissent
d) National security violations

Show Answer

Answer: b) Corruption

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589. Which organization condemned Imamoglu’s arrest and called for his release?

a) United Nations
b) Council of Europe
c) European Union
d) Amnesty International

Show Answer

Answer: b) Council of Europe

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590. Why is Imamoglu’s arrest considered politically motivated?

a) He was involved in illegal business deals.
b) He was a strong rival to Erdogan in the 2028 elections.
c) He failed to comply with government orders.
d) He protested against the Turkish government.

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Answer: b) He was a strong rival to Erdogan in the 2028 elections.

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591. What action was taken by the Republican People’s Party (CHP) after Imamoglu’s arrest?

a) They organized mass protests.
b) They held a symbolic primary to endorse him.
c) They boycotted parliamentary proceedings.
d) They demanded a judicial inquiry.

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Answer: b) They held a symbolic primary to endorse him.

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592. Which of the following products was NOT subjected to anti-dumping duties by India?

a) Vacuum flasks
b) Soft Ferrite Cores
c) Solar panels
d) Aluminium foil

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Answer: c) Solar panels

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593. What is the duration of the anti-dumping duty on Trichloro Isocyanuric Acid?

a) 3 years
b) 5 years
c) 1 year
d) 6 months

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Answer: b) 5 years

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594. Which Indian authority recommended imposing these anti-dumping duties?

a) Ministry of Commerce
b) Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR)
c) Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
d) NITI Aayog

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Answer: b) Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR)

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595. Who received the Sangita Kalanidhi Award for 2025?

a) Shyamala Venkateswaran
b) Thanjavur R Govindarajan
c) R K Shriramkumar
d) J T Jeyaraaj Krishnan

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Answer: c) R K Shriramkumar

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596. Which award was given to Shyamala Venkateswaran and Thanjavur R Govindarajan?

a) Sangita Kalanidhi
b) Sangita Kala Acharya
c) Nritya Kalanidhi
d) TTK Award

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Answer: b) Sangita Kala Acharya

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597. R K Shriramkumar is associated with which musical instrument?

a) Veena
b) Violin
c) Mridangam
d) Flute

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Answer: b) Violin

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598. Where was the stealth frigate ‘Tavasya’ launched?

a) Mazagon Dock, Mumbai
b) Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL)
c) Cochin Shipyard Limited
d) Vishakhapatnam Dockyard

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Answer: b) Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL)

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599. What is the maximum speed of the ‘Tavasya’ frigate?

a) 20 knots
b) 24 knots
c) 28 knots
d) 32 knots

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Answer: c) 28 knots

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600. Which country provided technology transfer for the Krivak-class frigates?

a) France
b) Russia
c) United States
d) Israel

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Answer: b) Russia

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601. When was VARUNA 2025 held between India and France?

a) March 1-5, 2025
b) March 10-15, 2025
c) March 19-22, 2025
d) March 25-28, 2025

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Answer: c) March 19-22, 2025

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602. Which aircraft participated in the air defense drills during VARUNA 2025?

a) Rafale and Tejas
b) Rafale-M and MiG-29K
c) Mirage 2000 and MiG-29K
d) Rafale and Sukhoi Su-30MKI

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Answer: b) Rafale-M and MiG-29K

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603. What was one of the key objectives of VARUNA 2025?

a) Strengthening air defense capability
b) Enhancing space security
c) Promoting humanitarian aid operations
d) Developing coastal security measures

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Answer: a) Strengthening air defense capability

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604. Which renowned poet-writer was awarded the Jnanpith Award in 2024?

a) Vinod Kumar Shukla
b) Gulzar
c) Uday Prakash
d) Amitav Ghosh

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Answer: a) Vinod Kumar Shukla

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605. Vinod Kumar Shukla’s first poetry collection was titled:

a) Kavita Se Lambi Kavita
b) Naukar Ki Kameez
c) Lagbhag Jaihind
d) Deewar Mein Ek Khidki Rehti Thi

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Answer: c) Lagbhag Jaihind

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606. Which novel by Vinod Kumar Shukla was adapted into a film?

a) Lagbhag Jaihind
b) Naukar Ki Kameez
c) Kavita Se Lambi Kavita
d) Deewar Mein Ek Khidki Rehti Thi

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Answer: b) Naukar Ki Kameez

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607. Who recently announced a 25% tariff on countries buying Venezuelan oil?

a) Joe Biden
b) Donald Trump
c) Narendra Modi
d) Vladimir Putin

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Answer: b) Donald Trump

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608. Which country announced openness to indirect nuclear talks with the U.S.?

a) North Korea
b) Iran
c) Russia
d) China

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Answer: b) Iran

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609. Who headed the Supreme Court Collegium that recommended the transfer of Justice Yashwant Varma?

a) Justice D.Y. Chandrachud
b) Justice Sanjiv Khanna
c) Justice N.V. Ramana
d) Justice U.U. L

610. To which High Court was Justice Yashwant Varma transferred?

a) Bombay High Court
b) Allahabad High Court
c) Punjab and Haryana High Court
d) Karnataka High Court

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Answer: b) Allahabad High Court

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611. What prompted the Collegium to recommend the transfer of Justice Varma?

a) Allegations of corruption
b) Discovery of burnt currency sacks at his residence
c) Complaint from a senior advocate
d) Misconduct in a high-profile case

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Answer: b) Discovery of burnt currency sacks at his residence

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612. Why did the Maharashtra government demand an apology from Kunal Kamra?

a) For defaming the Chief Minister
b) For making derogatory remarks against Eknath Shinde
c) For violating broadcasting norms
d) For making religiously sensitive comments

613. Which section of the law was invoked to file an FIR against Shiv Sena workers who vandalized The Habitat studio?

a) Sections 153 and 295 of IPC
b) Sections 353(1)(b), 353(2), and 356(2) of BNS
c) Sections 124A and 505 of IPC
d) Sections 302 and 307 of IPC

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Answer: b) Sections 353(1)(b), 353(2), and 356(2) of BNS

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614. Which landmark case struck down Section 66A of the IT Act for restricting free speech?

a) Bennett Coleman & Co. v. Union of India
b) S. Rangarajan v. P. Jagjivan Ram
c) Shreya Singhal v. Union of India
d) Romesh Thappar v. State of Madras

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Answer: c) Shreya Singhal v. Union of India

615. What is the name of India’s genome sequencing initiative for tuberculosis?

a) TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan
b) Dare2eraD TB Program
c) Nikshay Poshan Yojana
d) InTGS Consortium

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Answer: b) Dare2eraD TB Program

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616. What is the target year set by India to eliminate TB?

a) 2025
b) 2030
c) 2028
d) 2027

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Answer: a) 2025

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617. Which institution is NOT involved in the Indian Tuberculosis Genomic Surveillance (InTGS) Consortium?

a) DBT
b) CSIR
c) ICMR
d) NITI Aayog

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Answer: d) NITI Aayog

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618. Where will the Africa India Key Maritime Engagement (AIKEYME) be held?

a) Port Louis, Mauritius
b) Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania
c) Nairobi, Kenya
d) Male, Maldives

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Answer: b) Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania

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619. Which Indian Navy ship is participating in the IOS Sagar initiative?

a) INS Vikrant
b) INS Sunayna
c) INS Kolkata
d) INS Shardul

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Answer: b) INS Sunayna

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620. Which phase of AIKEYME involves piracy training and VBSS exercises?

a) Sea Phase
b) Harbour Phase
c) Surveillance Phase
d) Training Phase

621. What is the new turnover limit for micro-enterprises under the revised MSME criteria?

a) ₹5 crore
b) ₹10 crore
c) ₹50 crore
d) ₹25 crore

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Answer: b) ₹10 crore

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622. The revised investment limit for small enterprises has been increased to:

a) ₹10 crore
b) ₹25 crore
c) ₹50 crore
d) ₹125 crore

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Answer: b) ₹25 crore

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623. What is the turnover threshold for medium enterprises after the revision?

a) ₹250 crore
b) ₹500 crore
c) ₹100 crore
d) ₹150 crore

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Answer: b) ₹500 crore

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624. According to ICRA, private capex as a share of GFCF in FY2024 fell to:

a) 20%
b) 33%
c) 45%
d) 50%

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Answer: b) 33%

625. Which sector did NOT lead private capex post-Covid?

a) Oil & Gas
b) Automobiles
c) Textiles
d) Power

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Answer: c) Textiles

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626. What is the current corporate gearing ratio as per the ICRA report?

a) 1.1 times
b) 0.9 times
c) 1.5 times
d) 0.8 times

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Answer: b) 0.9 times

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627. Which country is collaborating with India to develop a Green and Digital Shipping corridor?

a) Japan
b) Singapore
c) Australia
d) UAE

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Answer: b) Singapore

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628. Who presented Delhi’s ₹1 lakh crore ‘historic budget’ focusing on women empowerment and infrastructure?

a) Rekha Gupta
b) Arvind Kejriwal
c) Manish Sisodia
d) Satyendar Jain

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Answer: a) Rekha Gupta

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629. Which Indian government program aims to leverage data-driven research to eradicate tuberculosis and has recently completed 10,000 genome sequences of Mycobacterium tuberculosis?

a) Nikshay Poshan Yojana
b) Dare2eraD TB Program
c) TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan
d) Indian Tuberculosis Surveillance Consortium

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Answer: b) Dare2eraD TB Program

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630. What is the primary objective of the Indian Navy’s AIKEYME initiative with African nations?

a) To develop trade partnerships
b) To counter piracy and enhance maritime security
c) To provide humanitarian assistance to African countries
d) To establish a defense base in the Indian Ocean

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Answer: b) To counter piracy and enhance maritime security

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631. Under the revised MSME classification effective from April 1, 2025, what is the new turnover limit for a Small Enterprise?

a) ₹50 crore
b) ₹100 crore
c) ₹250 crore
d) ₹500 crore

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Answer: b) ₹100 crore

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632. According to the ICRA report, what was the share of private capital expenditure (capex) in India’s Gross Fixed Capital Formation (GFCF) for FY2024?

a) 45%
b) 33%
c) 25%
d) 38%

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Answer: b) 33%

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633. Which constitutional provision in India guarantees the right to freedom of speech and expression, as highlighted in the Kunal Kamra case?

a) Article 21
b) Article 14
c) Article 19(1)(a)
d) Article 32

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Answer: c) Article 19(1)(a)

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634. What reform has the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) recommended to the Indian government?

a) Establishment of NJAC
b) Creation of a Judicial Council for appointments and transfers
c) Increasing the number of judges in the Collegium
d) Introducing a Parliamentary Review Committee

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Answer: b) Creation of a Judicial Council for appointments and transfers

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635. Which of the following is NOT a criticism of the Collegium system?

a) Lack of transparency in appointments
b) Lack of statutory backing for the inquiry process
c) Public scrutiny of judges before appointment
d) Transfers being used as punitive actions

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Answer: c) Public scrutiny of judges before appointment

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636. Why was the National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC) struck down by the Supreme Court?

a) Violation of the Basic Structure Doctrine
b) Excessive power given to the government
c) Inconsistency with international norms
d) Conflict with Parliamentary privilege

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Answer: a) Violation of the Basic Structure Doctrine

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637. What was a key agenda of the 33rd WMCC meeting between India and China?

a) Border demarcation of the Western Sector
b) Resumption of Kailash-Mansarovar Yatra
c) Deployment of new border forces
d) Agreement on Arunachal Pradesh

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Answer: b) Resumption of Kailash-Mansarovar Yatra

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638. Who led the Indian delegation at the 33rd WMCC meeting?

a) S. Jaishankar
b) Ajit Doval
c) Gourangalal Das
d) Harsh Vardhan Shringla

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Answer: c) Gourangalal Das

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639. What is a major unresolved dispute between India and China?

a) Sir Creek issue
b) Aksai Chin
c) Bangladesh boundary dispute
d) Kargil infiltration

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Answer: b) Aksai Chin

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640. What is the primary goal of the India-Singapore Green and Digital Shipping Corridor (GDSC)?

a) Promote tourism and maritime trade
b) Advance digitalization and decarbonization in the maritime sector
c) Establish a free trade zone for marine goods
d) Develop a naval security corridor

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Answer: b) Advance digitalization and decarbonization in the maritime sector

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641. Who signed the LoI for the Green and Digital Shipping Corridor on India’s behalf?

a) Sarbananda Sonowal
b) R Lakshmanan
c) Amitabh Kant
d) Teo Eng Dinh

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Answer: b) R Lakshmanan

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642. During which event was the LoI for the GDSC signed?

a) Singapore Business Summit
b) ASEAN Maritime Forum
c) Singapore Maritime Week
d) Global Maritime Summit

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Answer: c) Singapore Maritime Week

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643. SEBI has doubled the disclosure threshold for Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPI) from ₹25,000 crore to:

a) ₹30,000 crore
b) ₹50,000 crore
c) ₹45,000 crore
d) ₹60,000 crore

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Answer: b) ₹50,000 crore

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644. What was one of the motivations for SEBI’s review of conflict of interest norms?

a) Increase in IPO listings
b) Allegations in the Hindenburg Research-Adani case
c) Rise of cryptocurrency trading
d) Government mandate for greater disclosures

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Answer: b) Allegations in the Hindenburg Research-Adani case

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645. What is a key objective behind SEBI forming a high-level committee?

a) To amend the SEBI Act
b) To review conflict of interest and disclosure norms
c) To assess market volatility
d) To suggest mergers in financial markets

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Answer: b) To review conflict of interest and disclosure norms

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646. What new feature in BHIM 3.0 helps users split expenses among friends?

a) Group Mode
b) Split Expenses
c) Family Sharing
d) Transaction Manager

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Answer: b) Split Expenses

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647. Which feature in BHIM 3.0 provides categorized breakdowns of monthly expenses?

a) UPI Lite
b) Spend Analytics
c) Money Manager
d) Expense Tracker

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Answer: b) Spend Analytics

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649. Which entity developed and launched BHIM 3.0?

a) RBI
b) NPCI
c) NITI Aayog
d) Ministry of Finance

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Answer: b) NPCI

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650. Where were the Russia-Ukraine ceasefire talks mediated?

a) Geneva
b) Riyadh
c) Washington D.C.
d) Brussels

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Answer: b) Riyadh

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651. Who has been proposed to monitor compliance with the Black Sea ceasefire agreement?

a) United Nations
b) Turkey
c) European Union
d) NATO

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Answer: b) Turkey

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652. What key incentive did the U.S. offer to Russia in exchange for compliance with the ceasefire?

a) Increased oil exports
b) Lifting sanctions on arms sales
c) Restoration of SWIFT access for Russian banks
d) Access to NATO technology

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Answer: c) Restoration of SWIFT access for Russian banks

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653. What did the Parliamentary Accounts Committee (PAC) recently recommend regarding GST?

a) GST 2.0 to streamline procedures
b) Removal of GST on essential goods
c) Introduction of state-level GST variations
d) Implementation of dual-rate GST

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Answer: a) GST 2.0 to streamline procedures

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654. Which international body recently approved a $1.3 billion loan for Pakistan?

a) World Bank
b) International Monetary Fund (IMF)
c) Asian Development Bank
d) BRICS Bank

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Answer: b) International Monetary Fund (IMF)

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655. What innovation did ICMR recently test for eye care?

a) AI-based cornea diagnosis
b) Drone-based cornea transport
c) Robotic eye surgery system
d) Bioprinted corneal tissues

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Answer: b) Drone-based cornea transport

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656. What record low has been achieved in India’s banking sector?

a) High foreign investment in banks
b) Record disbursal of agricultural loans
c) Multi-year low non-performing assets
d) Surge in digital transactions

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Answer: c) Multi-year low non-performing assets

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657. Which U.S.-based publication released Signal chat messages related to a Yemeni ‘terrorist’?

a) The Washington Post
b) The New York Times
c) The Atlantic
d) Reuters

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Answer: c) The Atlantic

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658. What issue did India recently criticize a U.S. commission report for?

a) Human rights violations
b) Religious freedom concerns
c) Trade and market regulations
d) Visa restrictions on Indian professionals

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Answer: b) Religious freedom concerns

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659. What remark by the Allahabad High Court was recently stayed by the Supreme Court?

a) Caste-based discrimination ruling
b) ‘Insensitive and inhuman’ remarks on a rape case
c) Criticism of reservation policies
d) Observation on women’s education

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Answer: b) ‘Insensitive and inhuman’ remarks on a rape case

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660. What was the primary reason for the Supreme Court staying the Allahabad HC order in the attempt to rape case?

a) Misinterpretation of evidence
b) Insensitive and legally flawed observations
c) Lack of proper legal representation for the accused
d) Violation of victim’s privacy

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Answer: b) Insensitive and legally flawed observations

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661. Which section of the IPC defines rape in India?

a) Section 376
b) Section 375
c) Section 511
d) Section 354(b)

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Answer: b) Section 375

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662. What does Section 511 of the IPC deal with?

a) Punishment for rape
b) Definition of attempt to rape
c) Punishment for attempting to commit an offence
d) Punishment for assault on women

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Answer: c) Punishment for attempting to commit an offence

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663. Under which constitutional provision can a Governor return a Bill for reconsideration?

a) Article 200
b) Article 74
c) Article 213
d) Article 368

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Answer: a) Article 200

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664. What major concern did the Karnataka Governor raise regarding the Bill?

a) Possible administrative inefficiency
b) High financial burden on the state
c) Violation of the 42nd Amendment
d) Increased political interference

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Answer: a) Possible administrative inefficiency

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665. How many municipal corporations were proposed under the Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill?

a) 5
b) 7
c) 9
d) 11

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Answer: b) 7

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666. Why did USCIRF recommend sanctions on R&AW?

a) For targeting US citizens
b) For alleged assassination plots against Sikh separatists
c) For human rights violations in Kashmir
d) For illegal surveillance of political leaders

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Answer: b) For alleged assassination plots against Sikh separatists

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667. What designation did the USCIRF suggest for India in its report?

a) Country under observation
b) Country of special concern
c) Country of particular concern
d) Hostile nation

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Answer: c) Country of particular concern

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668. Which ex-Indian intelligence officer was charged in the US for a foiled assassination attempt?

a) Vikash Yadav
b) Ramesh Malhotra
c) Karan Sharma
d) Aman Mehta

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Answer: a) Vikash Yadav

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669. Which company delivered the F404-IN20 engines to HAL?

a) Lockheed Martin
b) Boeing
c) GE Aerospace
d) Dassault Aviation

Show Answer

Answer: c) GE Aerospace

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670. What is the key variant of Tejas that the F404 engines will power?

a) Mk-1
b) Mk-1A
c) Mk-2
d) Mk-3

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Answer: b) Mk-1A

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671. How many Tejas Mk-1A jets were ordered by the IAF in 2021?

a) 63
b) 73
c) 83
d) 97

Show Answer

Answer: c) 83

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672. Who directed the critically acclaimed film ‘Santosh’?

a) Mira Nair
b) Deepa Mehta
c) Sandhya Suri
d) Shahana Goswami

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Answer: c) Sandhya Suri

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673. Which international award did lead actress Shahana Goswami win for her role in ‘Santosh’?

a) BAFTA Best Actress
b) Cannes Jury Prize
c) Asian Film Awards – Best Actress
d) Oscar for Best Supporting Actress

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Answer: c) Asian Film Awards – Best Actress

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674. What were the key concerns raised by CBFC for denying certification to ‘Santosh’?

a) Excessive violence
b) Portrayal of police brutality, caste discrimination, and misogyny
c) Anti-government sentiments
d) Violation of child protection laws

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Answer: b) Portrayal of police brutality, caste discrimination, and misogyny

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675. Under which act are offences against children prosecuted in India?

a) IPC
b) Juvenile Justice Act
c) POCSO Act
d) Protection of Women from Violence Act

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Answer: c) POCSO Act

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676. Which section of IPC punishes assault with intent to disrobe a woman?

a) Section 376
b) Section 511
c) Section 354(b)
d) Section 420

Show Answer

Answer: c) Section 354(b)

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677. Which category of certification is suitable for children below 12 with parental guidance?

a) U
b) U/A
c) A
d) S

Show Answer

Answer: b) U/A

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678. Which Act governs film certification in India?

a) Cinematograph Act, 1952
b) Indian Penal Code
c) Broadcasting Regulation Act
d) Copyright Act, 1957

Show Answer

Answer: a) Cinematograph Act, 1952

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679. Which variant of Tejas is under development to feature more powerful engines?

a) Tejas Mk-1A
b) Tejas Mk-2
c) Tejas Mk-3
d) HAL AMCA

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Answer: b) Tejas Mk-2

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680. Which Russian-origin aircraft forms the backbone of the IAF?

a) Dassault Rafale
b) MiG-29
c) Sukhoi Su-30MKI
d) Mirage 2000

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Answer: c) Sukhoi Su-30MKI

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681. Where did a freight train derail recently?

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

682. Which international body praised India for its progress in child mortality reduction?

a) WHO
b) UNESCO
c) UN
d) UNICEF

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Answer: c) UN

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683. Which undersea cable did Airtel recently bring to India?

a) 3Africa
b) SeaCom
c) 2Africa Pearls
d) Asia Connect

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Answer: c) 2Africa Pearls

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684. What is the total capacity offered by the 2Africa Pearls cable?

a) 10 Tbps
b) 50 Tbps
c) 100 Tbps
d) 150 Tbps

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Answer: c) 100 Tbps

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685. What was the primary reason for Kunal Kamra seeking anticipatory bail?

A) Alleged hate speech against a political leader
B) Defamation case filed by an MLA
C) Threatening public officials
D) Participating in an illegal protest

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Answer: B) Defamation case filed by an MLA

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686. Which section of the CrPC allows anticipatory bail?

A) Section 420
B) Section 144
C) Section 438
D) Section 302

Show Answer

Answer: C) Section 438

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687. Where did Kunal Kamra shift in 2021?

A) Kerala
B) Villupuram, Tamil Nadu
C) Bengaluru, Karnataka
D) Mumbai, Maharashtra

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Answer: B) Villupuram, Tamil Nadu

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688. Under which condition was Kamra granted interim anticipatory bail?

A) By providing financial surety
B) By executing a bond with two sureties
C) By surrendering his passport
D) By agreeing to regular police reporting

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Answer: B) By executing a bond with two sureties

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689. What is the deadline for Khar police to respond to the court’s notice?

A) April 7, 2025
B) March 30, 2025
C) April 1, 2025
D) April 15, 2025

Show Answer

Answer: A) April 7, 2025

690. What was the magnitude of the initial earthquake that struck Myanmar on March 28, 2025?

A) 6.4
B) 7.7
C) 8.2
D) 5.9

Show Answer

Answer: B) 7.7

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691. In which city did a 30-storey building collapse following the earthquake?

A) Mandalay, Myanmar
B) Bangkok, Thailand
C) Yangon, Myanmar
D) Kolkata, India

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Answer: B) Bangkok, Thailand

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692. Which Indian cities felt mild tremors from the earthquake?

A) Delhi and Mumbai
B) Chennai and Hyderabad
C) Kolkata and Imphal
D) Jaipur and Bhopal

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Answer: C) Kolkata and Imphal

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693. Which country invited India and ASEAN nations to provide aid after the earthquake?

A) Thailand
B) Bangladesh
C) Myanmar
D) Nepal

Show Answer

Answer: C) Myanmar

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694. What was the magnitude of the aftershock that followed the earthquake in Myanmar?

A) 5.2
B) 6.1
C) 6.4
D) 7.1

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Answer: C) 6.4

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695. How many Light Combat Helicopters (LCH) will the Indian Army receive under the HAL deal?

A) 90
B) 66
C) 75
D) 120

Show Answer

Answer: A) 90

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696. What is the indigenous content percentage expected in the execution of the LCH order?

A) 55%
B) 60%
C) 65%
D) 70%

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Answer: C) 65%

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697. Which air-to-air missile is integrated with the Light Combat Helicopter (LCH)?

A) Dhruvastra
B) Mistral-2
C) BrahMos
D) Pinaka

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Answer: B) Mistral-2

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698. What prompted the development of the Light Combat Helicopter (LCH)?

A) 1999 Kargil conflict
B) 2001 Parliament attack
C) 2008 Mumbai attacks
D) 2016 Uri surgical strike

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Answer: A) 1999 Kargil conflict

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699. Where was the Indian Air Force’s first LCH unit, ‘Dhanush,’ inducted?

A) Bengaluru
B) Jodhpur
C) Misamari
D) Leh

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Answer: B) Jodhpur

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700. What reason did Putin give for proposing UN control in Ukraine?

A) To assist with ceasefire agreements
B) To conduct fair elections
C) To protect civilians
D) To monitor NATO operations

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Answer: B) Tso Lhamo Lake, Sikkim

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