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Q. Consider the following statements regarding RHUMI-1, recently seen in the news: 1. It is India’s first electric-powered rocket. 2. It was developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in collaboration with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A) 1 only B) 2 only C) Both 1 and 2 D) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer : D
Q. INS Arighat, recently seen in the news is a: A) torpedo launch and recovery vessel B) Shivalik- class stealth multi-role frigate C) nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine D) Kiev-class aircraft carrier
Answer : C
Q. Consider the following statements regarding the SHe-Box Portal, recently seen in the news: 1. It is a centralized platform for registering and monitoring complaints of sexual harassment of women in the workplace. 2. It will also enable real-time monitoring of complaints through a designated nodal officer. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A) 1 only B) 2 only C) Both 1 and 2 D) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer : C
Q. Consider the following statements regarding Project NAMAN: 1. It is designed to provide dedicated support and services to Defence Pensioners, Veterans and their families. 2. It involves the establishment of reception and facilitation centres. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A) 1 only B) 2 only C) Both 1 and 2 D) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer : C
Q. With which country did India recently sign a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance cooperation in the field of tourism? A) France B) Malaysia C) Maldives D) Thailand
Answer : B
Q. With reference to the Virupaksha Temple, consider the following statements: 1. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. 2. It was constructed by Krishnadev Rai of the Vijayanagara Empire. 3. The current Virupaksha Temple was reconstructed by the Wodeyar Dynasty on the ruins of the earlier one. 4. It is a part of the larger Group of Monuments at Hampi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Which of the above statements is/are correct? A) 1 and 2 only B) 3 and 4 only C) 1 and 4 only D) 1, 2 and 4 only
Answer : C
Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Earth Observation Satellite-8: 1. It consists of Electro Optical Infrared Payload which captures images in the mid and Long-Wave IR bands. 2. It is developed by ISRO. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A) 1 only B) 2 only C) Both 1 and 2 D) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer : C
Q. The legendary Indian classical dancer Dr Yamini Krishnamurthy passed away. She received India’s third-highest civilian award - Padma Bhushan in which year? A) 2008 B) 2007 C) 2001 D) 2002
Answer : C
Q. Which Indian has been recently conferred with Fiji’s highest civilian award, Companion of the Order of Fiji? A) Narendra Modi B) Droupadi Murmu C) Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam D) Jagdeep Dhankhar
Answer : B
Q. Who won the gold medal in the men’s singles Tennis title at the 2024 Paris Olympics? A) Novak Djokovic B) Carlos Alcaraz C) Rafael Nadal D) Andy Murray
Answer : A
Q. Carlos Alcaraz, who won the silver medal in the tennis singles event at the 2024 Paris Olympics, belongs to which country? A) Serbia B) Spain C) Switzerland D) Australia
Answer : B
Q. Which company is manufacturing the Astra Mk-1 missile in India? A) RITES Limited B) IRCON International Limited C) Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited D) Bharat Dynamics Limited
Answer : D
Q. What kind of missile is ‘Astra mark-1 (Mk-1) missile’, recently in news? A) Surface-to-Air missile B) Air-to-Air beyond visual range (BVR) missile C) Air-to-Surface missile D) Surface-to-Surface missile
Answer : B
Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Astra Missile: 1. It is a surface-to-surface ballistic missile. 2. It is indigenously developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A) 1 only B) 2 only C) Both 1 and 2 D) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer : B
Q. Which two Indian gaganyatri have been selected by ISRO for the ISRO-NASA project to send humans to the International Space Station? A) Arpita Saha & Kousik Sen B) Priyanshu Varshney & Ayush Jha C) Arshpreet Kaur & G. Madhavan Nair D) Shubhanshu Shukla & Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair
Answer : D
Q. Who is the first woman to be appointed as the Director General of Medical Services (Army)? A) Elavenil Valarivan B) Sadhna Saxena Nair C) Rahi Sarnobat D) Mehuli Ghosh
Answer : B
Q. Which is the highest award given by the government of India in the field of science and technology? A) Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize B) Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar C) G. D. Birla Award D) VASVIK Industrial Research Award
Answer : B
Q. With reference to different categories of Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar (RVP), consider the following statements: 1. The Vigyan Shri (VS) award will recognize lifetime achievements and contributions made in any field of science and technology. 2. The Vigyan Ratna (VR) award will recognize distinguished contributions in any field of science and technology. 3. The Vigyan Team (VT) award is given to a team comprising three or more scientists who have made an exceptional contribution in any field of science and technology. How many of the statements given above are correct? A) Only one B) Only two C) All three D) None
Answer : A
Q. Consider the following statements regarding Pinaka-MK3 weapon system: 1. It is a Multi-Barrel Rocket Launcher (MBRL). 2. It delivers lethal and responsive fire against a variety of area targets located within a range of 2000 km. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A) 1 only B) 2 only C) Both 1 and 2 D) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer : A
Q. Exercise Mitra Shakti, was conducted between India and: A) Russia B) Nepal C) Indonesia D) Sri Lanka
Answer : D
Q. Which Indian leader has been recently conferred with Timor Leste’s highest civilian award the Grand Collar of Order of Timor Leste? A) Narendra Modi B) Draupadi Murmu C) Amiya Kumar Bagchi D) Abhijit Banerjee
Answer : B
Q. The Omkareshwar Floating Solar Project is located in which one of the following states? A) Gujarat B) Maharashtra C) Rajasthan D) Madhya Pradesh
Answer : D
Q. Which feature film has won the best feature film award in the 70th National Film Awards 2022? A) Manichithrathazhu B) Aattam C) Sandesham D) Kireedam
Answer : B
Q. Who has won the best director award in the feature film category of the 70th National Film Awards 2022? A) Sooraj R. Barjatya B) Ashutosh Gowariker C) Mani Ratnam D) Neeraj Pandey
Answer : A ✓ Sooraj R. Barjatya for the Hindi film Uunchai
Q. Who has won the Best Male Actor award in the feature film category of the 70th National Film Awards 2022? A) Mammootty B) Shivaji Ganesan C) Rishab Shetty D) Mahesh Babu
Answer : C
Q. Kantara, which won the award for the Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment in the 70th National Film Awards, was made in which language? A) Kannada B) Hindi C) Malayalam D) Gujarati
Answer : A
Q. Which film has won the best non-feature film award in the 70th National Film Awards 2022? A) Ayena B) Dunki C) Gulmohar D) Sikaisal
Answer : A
Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Green Tug Transition Program: 1. It is designed to phase out conventional fuel-based harbour tugs operating in Indian major ports. 2. The Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority act as a nodal agency of this programme. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A) 1 only B) 2 only C) Both 1 and 2 D) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer : A
Q. Consider the following statements regarding the ‘FloodWatch India’ Application: 1. It provides information related to the flood situation and forecasts up to 7 days on a real-time basis. 2. It is developed by the Central Water Commission. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A) 1 only B) 2 only C) Both 1 and 2 D) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer : C
Q. Consider the following statements regarding of Long Range Glide Bomb (GAURAV): 1. It is an Air to Surface LRGB with conventional warheads. 2. It is developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A) 1 only B) 2 only C) Both 1 and 2 D) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer : A
Q. Teesta-V Hydropower Station, recently seen in the news, lies in which one of the following states? A) West Bengal B) Sikkim C) Assam D) Arunachal Pradesh
Answer : B
Q. Which day is observed as National Space Day in India? A) 22 August B) 23 August C) 21 August D) 24 August
Answer : B
Q. Which institution has been ranked as the best institution in the Overall Institutions of the 9th edition of India Ranking? A) IIT Bombay B) IIT Kanpur C) IIT Madras D) IIT Hyderabad
Answer : C
Q. Which new category was added for the first time in the 9th edition of the Indian Ranking report based on the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF)? A) Agriculture and Allied Sectors B) Architecture and Planning C) Research Institutions D) Innovation Institution
Answer : D
Q. Consider the following statements regarding the RESET Programme: 1. It is aimed at empowering retired athletes on their career development journey. 2. The sports persons who are aged between 20-50 years and have been winners of an International Medal are eligible for this initiative. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A) 1 only B) 2 only C) Both 1 and 2 D) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer : C
Q. Which country has recently unveiled a new type of “suicide drone”? A) Japan B) China C) India D) North Korea
Answer : D
Q. Which day is celebrated as ‘National Sports Day’ annually? A) 27 August B) 28 August C) 29 August D) 30 August
Answer : C
Q. What is the theme of ‘World Water Week 2024’? A) Bridging Borders: Water for a Peaceful and Sustainable Future B) Valuing Water C Groundwater – making the invisible visible D) Accelerating Change
Answer : A
Q. Mount Kilimanjaro, recently seen in the news, is located in which country? A) Botswana B) Congo C) Tanzania D) Ethiopia
Answer : C
Q. Bureau of Police Research and Development recently celebrated its foundation day, where is its headquarters? A) Kolkata B) Jaipur C) New Delhi D) Mumbai
Answer : C
Q. Which country will host the 8th Women’s Asian Hockey Champions Trophy 2024? A) China B) Thailand C) India D) Malaysia
Answer : C
Q. Which organization signed an MoU with the corporate entity of Visakhapatnam Steel Plant, RINL for the supply of hydraulic and lubricating oils & greases for a period of 5 years from 2024 to 2029? A) IOCL B) NTPC C) HPCL D) BPCL
Answer : A
Q. Which ministry approved 4 Start-Ups in the field of Technical Textiles, each receiving a grant of approximately INR 50 Lakhs under the ‘Grant for Research & Entrepreneurship across Aspiring Innovators in Technical Textiles (GREAT)’ scheme? A) Ministry of Textiles B) Ministry of Commerce C) Ministry of Finance D) Ministry of MSMEs
Answer : A
Q. SIG 716 Rifle, recently seen in the news, is manufactured by which one of the following countries? A) Russia B) Germany C) United States D) Israel
Answer : C
Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Anubhav Awards: 1. It recognizes the contribution made by Retired Officials to nation-building while working in Government. 2. It requires central Government pensioners to submit their Anubhav write-ups, 8 months before retirement and up to 1 year after their retirement. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A) 1 only B) 2 only C) Both 1 and 2 D) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer : C
Q. Consider the following statements regarding the National Awards to Teachers: 1. It is conferred on the exemplary teachers of higher education institutions and Polytechnics. 2. All teachers of age above 55 years are eligible for this award. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A) 1 only B) 2 only C) Both 1 and 2 D) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer : C
Q. Who won the Indian National Chess Championship title? A) Surya Ganguly B) Neelesh Shah C) Karthik Venkataraman D) Ajay Puri
Answer : C
Q. Fatemeh Mohajerani has been appointed as the first female government spokesperson of which country? A) Iraq B) Afghanistan C) UAE D) Iran
Answer : D
Q. Joseph Francis A. Pereira, a Christian from Pakistan, has become the first person in which state to receive Indian citizenship under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA)? A) Goa B) Gujarat C) Maharashtra D) Bihar
Answer : A
Q. Who is the real owner of Telegram? A) Mike Krieger B) Pavel Durov C) Sergey Brin D) Kevin Systrom
Answer : B
Q. Which state government has launched “Mukhya Mantri Sukh Shiksha Yojana”? A) Bihar B) Uttar Pradesh C) Jharkhand D) Himachal Pradesh
Answer : D
Q. India has recently signed a Security of Supply Arrangement with which country? A) Russia B) Japan C) Australia D) USA
Answer : D
Q. Who won the women’s team title at the U17 World Wrestling Championships 2024? A) China B) India C) Kazakhstan D) Japan
Answer : B
Q. How many medals were won by the Indian wrestler at the U17 World Wrestling Championships 2024? A) 16 B) 21 C) 10 D) 13
Answer : C ✓ 10 medals- 5 gold,1 silver and 4 bronze.
Q. Who has been elected as the fourth Independent Chair of the International Cricket Council? A) N. Srinivasan B) Roger Binny C) Jay Shah D) Sourav Ganguly
Answer : C
Q. What is the term of the Independent Chair of the International Cricket Council? A) 2 years B) 3 years C) 4 years D) 5 years
Answer : A ✓ A person is elected as the Independent Chair of the ICC for two years and a maximum of three terms
Q. Which country will host the 8th Men’s Asian Hockey Champions Trophy 2024? A) India B) China C) Malaysia D) Singapore
Answer : B
Q. Who has been appointed as the new Director General of the National Security Guard? A)Trishneet Arora B) B.Srinivasan C) Farrhad Acidwalla D) Nikhil Kamath
Answer : B
Q. Consider the following statements regarding the National Medical Register (NMR) Portal: 1. It is a portal of the National Medical Commission (NMC) for the registration of all allopathic (MBBS) doctors in India. 2. It is linked with the Aadhaar ID of the doctors to ensure the individual’s authenticity. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A) 1 only B) 2 only C) Both 1 and 2 D) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer : C
Q. Consider the following statements regarding the New India Literacy Programme (NILP): 1. It aims to support the States and Union Territories in promoting literacy among non-literates in the age group of 15 and above. 2. It is based on technology and implemented predominantly through online mode. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A) 1 only B) 2 onlyC) Both 1 and 2 D) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer : C
Q. Consider the following statements: 1. The PARIVESH 2.0 portal offers a single-window solution for managing all green clearances and monitors compliance across India. 2. Any individual possessing species listed under Schedule IV of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, must report and register them on the PARIVESH 2.0 portal. Which of the above statements is/are correct? A) 1 only B) 2 only C) Both 1 and 2 D) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer : C
Q. Who won the silver medal in the men’s team event of the 3rd Asian Surfing Championship 2024? A) Japan B) India C) China D) Russia
Answer : B
Q. Where was the review meeting of the Left-Wing Extremism affected states held in August 2024? A) New Delhi, India B) Raipur, Chhattisgarh C) Chennai, Tamil Nadu D) Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh
Answer : B
Q. Which country will host the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024? A) India B) UAE C) Sri Lanka D) Australia
Answer : A
Q. Indian Railways plans to adopt nuclear energy as part of its green initiative to achieve net -zero carbon emissions by which year? A) 2025 B) 2030 C) 2035 D) 2040
Answer : B
Q. Which state government will launch the Subhadra Yojana for women? A) Uttar Pradesh B) Assam C) Odisha D) Rajasthan
Answer : C
Q. Which among the following best describes ‘INS Mumbai’, recently seen in the news? A) It is a torpedo launch and recovery vessel. B) It is a nuclear-powered submarine. C) It is a diesel-electric submarine. D) It is a guided missile destroyer.
Answer : D
Q. Consider the following statements regarding Sonobuoys: 1. They are small, expendable devices used in underwater acoustics and sonar systems. 2. They are primarily used for mapping the ocean floor. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A) 1 only B) 2 only C) Both 1 and 2 D) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer : A
Q. With reference to the BioE3 (Biotechnology for Economy, Environment and Employment) Policy, recently seen in the news, consider the following: 1. Biopolymers and enzymes 2. Marine and space research 3. Precision biotherapeutics 4. Climate resilient agriculture How many of the above are included under the thematic sectors of the BioE3 Policy? A) Only one B) Only two C) Only three D) All four
Answer : D
Q. Ministry of Environment has assured that the Great Nicobar Project will not displace or disturb the indigenous tribes. For which of the following tribes, the concerns have been raised? A) Onge B) Jarawa C) Sentinelese D) Shompen
Answer : D
Q. Which Tamil actor has recently launched his party Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam? A) Vijay B) Vikram C) R Madhvan D) Surya
Answer : A
Q. Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman has recently inaugurated the GST Bhawan, an Official complex of CGST, in which city A) Udaipur B) Uri C) Ujjain D) Unnao
Answer : A
Q. Which state government has launched the Subhadra scheme under which ₹50,000 will be provided over five years to one crore women between the ages of 21 and 60? A) Assam B) Odisha C) Rajasthan D) Bihar
Answer : B
Q. Who has been appointed as the new CEO of Nestle? A) Peter Brabeck-Letmathe B) Rex Tillerson C) Urs Rohner D) Laurent Freixe
Answer : D
Q. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has presented four BHISHM Cubes to the Ukrainian government during his visit to the war-torn country where he met President Volodymyr Zelenskyy under the shadow of the raging war with Russia. What is the meaning of ‘M’ in “BHISHM”? A) Madad B) Maitri C) Mini D) Maple
Answer : B
Q. Indian wrestler Ronak Dahiya has won the bronze medal in Men’s Greco -Roman ____ kilograms event at Under-17 World Wrestling Championship in Jordan. A) 60 B) 80 C) 100 D) 110
Answer : D
Q. Diana Pundole, who was in the news recently, is associated with which sport? A) Racing B) Squash C) Kho Kho D) Squash
Answer : A
Q. How many new districts have been announced to be created in the Union Territory of Ladakh? A) 3 B) 4 C) 5 D) 6
Answer : C
Q. Which has become the first state to implement the Unified Pension Scheme? A) Uttar Pradesh B) Madhya Pradesh C) Maharashtra D) Tamil Nadu
Answer : C
Q. Who has developed the PROMPT, DRIPS, and JAL VIDYUT DPR online platforms? A) NTPC Limited B) Power Grid Corporation of India C) Tata Power Company Limited D) Central Electricity Authority
Answer : D
Q. Where was the 19th CII India Africa Business Conclave held? A) Mumbai B) Hyderabad C) Chennai D) New Delhi
Answer : D
Q. Which country will host the 9th ICC Women’s T20 World Cup? A) Sri Lanka B) India C) UAE D) South Africa
Answer : C