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- Which newly formed villages in Odisha are facing difficulties in availing the benefits of the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)? (a) Tribal villages
(b) Urban villages
(c) Revenue villages
(d) Coastal villages
Ans. (c) Revenue villages - When was the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) launched? (a) 2015
(b) 2016
(c) 2017
(d) 2018
Ans. (b) 2016 - Odisha is expected to receive how much additional tax devolution in the 2024-25 fiscal year? (a) Rs. 8,000 crore
(b) Rs. 9,500 crore
(c) Rs. 10,222.56 crore
(d) Rs. 11,000 crore
Ans. (c) Rs. 10,222.56 crore - What percentage of the Gross Tax Revenue (GTR) does Odisha’s share in the central tax pool increase to in 2024-25? (a) 1.38%
(b) 1.47%
(c) 4.528%
(d) 12.47%
Ans. (b) 1.47% - The devolution mechanism in India is guided by which Article of the Constitution? (a) Article 270
(b) Article 300
(c) Article 280
(d) Article 360
Ans. (c) Article 280 - What is the total tax devolution for Odisha in the fiscal year 2024-25? (a) Rs. 9,000 crore
(b) Rs. 10,000 crore
(c) Rs. 11,000 crore
(d) Rs. 12,47,211 crore
Ans. (d) Rs. 12,47,211 crore - What phase of the “Har Ghar Tiranga” campaign was launched by Odisha in 2024? (a) Phase 1
(b) Phase 2
(c) Phase 3
(d) Phase 4
Ans. (c) Phase 3 - What does the “Har Ghar Tiranga” campaign symbolize? (a) National Security
(b) National Pride and Unity
(c) Religious Tolerance
(d) Cultural Preservation
Ans. (b) National Pride and Unity - The Indian Dhole, recently spotted in Odisha, belongs to which family? (a) Feline
(b) Canine
(c) Avian
(d) Bovine
Ans. (b) Canine - In which wildlife sanctuary was the endangered Indian Dhole spotted in Odisha? (a) Simlipal National Park
(b) Debriharg Wildlife Sanctuary
(c) Nandankanan Zoo
(d) Satkosia Gorge Sanctuary
Ans. (b) Debriharg Wildlife Sanctuary - The Indian Dhole is native to which regions? (a) Central and South Asia
(b) Europe
(c) Africa
(d) North America
Ans. (a) Central and South Asia - Which state stopped potato transportation to Odisha, leading to a shortage? (a) Bihar
(b) West Bengal
(c) Uttar Pradesh
(d) Maharashtra
Ans. (b) West Bengal - Odisha has decided to procure potatoes from which state through NAFED? (a) Bihar
(b) Uttar Pradesh
(c) Karnataka
(d) Madhya Pradesh
Ans. (b) Uttar Pradesh - What is the subsidized price of potatoes for consumers in Odisha after the NAFED procurement? (a) Rs 20 per kg
(b) Rs 25 per kg
(c) Rs 30 per kg
(d) Rs 35 per kg
Ans. (c) Rs 30 per kg - What is NAFED’s role in the Indian agricultural market? (a) Marketing Agricultural Produce
(b) Export Promotion
(c) Price Stabilization
(d) All of the above
Ans. (d) All of the above - In which year was NAFED established? (a) 1950
(b) 1955
(c) 1958
(d) 1960
Ans. (c) 1958 - Which of the following is a function of NAFED? (a) Insurance schemes for farmers
(b) Value addition to agricultural products
(c) Health care support for rural areas
(d) Construction of rural infrastructure
Ans. (b) Value addition to agricultural products - What was the main objective of the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)? (a) Rural Infrastructure Development
(b) Financial Support during Crop Loss
(c) Free Irrigation Facilities
(d) Promotion of Agricultural Exports
Ans. (b) Financial Support during Crop Loss - Which organization is responsible for advising on the tax devolution mechanism in India? (a) RBI
(b) Finance Commission
(c) NITI Aayog
(d) Ministry of Finance
Ans. (b) Finance Commission - Which of the following best describes the role of the Finance Commission in India? (a) Revenue Collection
(b) Tax Devolution Recommendation
(c) Agricultural Policy Formulation
(d) Military Budgeting
Ans. (b) Tax Devolution Recommendation - When was the Jiyo Parsi scheme portal launched by Shri Kiren Rijiju? (a) 10th August 2024
(b) 11th August 2024
(c) 12th August 2024
(d) 13th August 2024
Ans. (d) 13th August 2024 - What is the primary objective of the Jiyo Parsi scheme? (a) Promote Parsi education
(b) Reverse the declining trend of the Parsi population
(c) Offer employment to Parsi youth
(d) Provide financial assistance to Parsi farmers
Ans. (b) Reverse the declining trend of the Parsi population - Which of the following is not a component of the Jiyo Parsi scheme? (a) Medical Assistance
(b) Financial Assistance for Parsi Businesses
(c) Advocacy & Health of the Community
(d) Child Care Assistance
Ans. (b) Financial Assistance for Parsi Businesses - Who was awarded the Best Actor at the 70th National Film Awards 2024? (a) Nithya Menen
(b) Sooraj R. Barjatya
(c) Rishab Shetty
(d) Manasi Parekh
Ans. (c) Rishab Shetty - Which movie won the Best Feature Film at the 70th National Film Awards 2024? (a) Kantara
(b) Uunchai
(c) Aattam
(d) Kutch Express
Ans. (c) Aattam - The Best Actress award at the 70th National Film Awards 2024 was shared by: (a) Rishab Shetty and Manasi Parekh
(b) Nithya Menen and Manasi Parekh
(c) Nithya Menen and Sooraj R. Barjatya
(d) Manasi Parekh and Rishab Shetty
Ans. (b) Nithya Menen and Manasi Parekh - Who won the Best Director award at the 70th National Film Awards 2024? (a) Anand Ekarshi
(b) Sooraj R. Barjatya
(c) Rishab Shetty
(d) Manasi Parekh
Ans. (b) Sooraj R. Barjatya - R.N. Agarwal, who passed away on August 15, 2024, was known as: (a) The Father of the BrahMos Missile
(b) The Father of the Agni Missile
(c) The Father of Indian Space Research
(d) The Founder of the Indian Navy
Ans. (b) The Father of the Agni Missile - Which missile program was R.N. Agarwal associated with? (a) IGMDP
(b) ISRO
(c) BrahMos
(d) K-4
Ans. (a) IGMDP - Atal Bihari Vajpayee served as India’s Prime Minister for how many terms? (a) One
(b) Two
(c) Three
(d) Four
Ans. (c) Three - Which Prime Minister declared December 25th as Good Governance Day? (a) Rajiv Gandhi
(b) Narendra Modi
(c) Manmohan Singh
(d) Indira Gandhi
Ans. (b) Narendra Modi - Atal Bihari Vajpayee was the first Prime Minister after which leader to serve two consecutive terms? (a) Lal Bahadur Shastri
(b) Indira Gandhi
(c) Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
(d) Morarji Desai
Ans. (c) Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru - The National Coal Index (NCI) for June 2024 declined by how much compared to June 2023? (a) 1.25%
(b) 2.48%
(c) 3.48%
(d) 4.38%
Ans. (c) 3.48% - What is the base year for the National Coal Index (NCI)? (a) FY 2016-17
(b) FY 2017-18
(c) FY 2018-19
(d) FY 2019-20
Ans. (b) FY 2017-18 - Which of the following sectors does the National Coal Index (NCI) primarily monitor? (a) Renewable Energy
(b) Coal Mining and Distribution
(c) Oil and Gas
(d) Real Estate
Ans. (b) Coal Mining and Distribution - Which notable missile laboratory was founded by R.N. Agarwal? (a) Advanced Systems Laboratory (ASL)
(b) DRDO Missile Laboratory
(c) Indian Space Research Centre
(d) Integrated Missile Research Unit
Ans. (a) Advanced Systems Laboratory (ASL) - R.N. Agarwal was honored with the Padma Bhushan in which year? (a) 1990
(b) 1995
(c) 2000
(d) 2005
Ans. (c) 2000 - Who directed the movie Kantara, which won Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment? (a) Sooraj R. Barjatya
(b) Anand Ekarshi
(c) Rishab Shetty
(d) Manasi Parekh
Ans. (c) Rishab Shetty - Who among the following is not part of the cast of Uunchai, which won Best Director? (a) Amitabh Bachchan
(b) Boman Irani
(c) Anupam Kher
(d) Salman Khan
Ans. (d) Salman Khan - Prime Minister Modi paid tribute to which Indian leader on their death anniversary on August 16, 2024? (a) Indira Gandhi
(b) Atal Bihari Vajpayee
(c) Rajiv Gandhi
(d) Lal Bahadur Shastri
Ans. (b) Atal Bihari Vajpayee - What technology has IIT-Bhubaneswar developed using AI to improve weather predictions?
(a) Quantum Computing
(b) Hybrid technology combining WRF and DL techniques
(c) Blockchain technology
(d) Nano-sensor technology
Ans: (b) Hybrid technology combining WRF and DL techniques - During which event was IIT-Bhubaneswar’s hybrid weather prediction technology rigorously tested?
(a) Cyclone Phailin
(b) Odisha heatwave
(c) Floods in Assam and Odisha, June 2023
(d) Drought in Western Odisha
Ans: (c) Floods in Assam and Odisha, June 2023 - What improvement did IIT-Bhubaneswar’s hybrid technology demonstrate compared to traditional models?
(a) Triple the prediction accuracy
(b) No improvement
(c) Nearly double the prediction accuracy
(d) Slight increase in accuracy
Ans: (c) Nearly double the prediction accuracy - How long is the lead time for the prediction accuracy of IIT-Bhubaneswar’s hybrid technology?
(a) 24 hours
(b) 48 hours
(c) 72 hours
(d) 96 hours
Ans: (d) 96 hours - Which commission has appealed for the complete abolition of corporal punishment in Indian schools?
(a) National Human Rights Commission
(b) NITI Aayog
(c) National Child Rights Commission (NCRC)
(d) National Commission for Women
Ans: (c) National Child Rights Commission (NCRC) - What are the alternative disciplinary measures recommended by the NCRC?
(a) Fines and suspension
(b) Counseling, conflict resolution, restorative justice
(c) Expulsion
(d) Jail time
Ans: (b) Counseling, conflict resolution, restorative justice - When was the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) established?
(a) 2001
(b) 2007
(c) 2015
(d) 2020
Ans: (b) 2007 - Under which Act was the NCPCR established?
(a) Right to Education Act
(b) Juvenile Justice Act
(c) Commission for Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005
(d) National Child Policy Act
Ans: (c) Commission for Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005 - Which state has recently introduced one day of menstrual leave for employees?
(a) West Bengal
(b) Maharashtra
(c) Odisha
(d) Karnataka
Ans: (c) Odisha - Who does the menstrual leave policy in Odisha apply to?
(a) Only state government employees
(b) Only private sector employees
(c) Both state government and private sector employees
(d) Only health sector employees
Ans: (c) Both state government and private sector employees - Which university in Odisha has recently received recognition from the UGC as a state university?
(a) Utkal University
(b) Ravenshaw University
(c) Khallikote University
(d) Sambalpur University
Ans: (c) Khallikote University - In which year was Khallikote University originally established as a zilla school?
(a) 1856
(b) 1890
(c) 1920
(d) 1950
Ans: (a) 1856 - What is the primary objective of the Green Tug Transition Program (GTTP)?
(a) To build more conventional fuel-based harbour tugs
(b) To phase out conventional fuel-based harbour tugs and replace them with green tugs
(c) To increase the number of ports in India
(d) To reduce shipping tariffs
Ans: (b) To phase out conventional fuel-based harbour tugs and replace them with green tugs - When was the Green Tug Transition Program (GTTP) officially launched?
(a) May 22, 2022
(b) May 22, 2023
(c) June 1, 2023
(d) July 15, 2023
Ans: (b) May 22, 2023 - Which agency is the nodal entity for the Green Tug Transition Program (GTTP)?
(a) Ministry of Shipping
(b) Indian Ports Association
(c) National Centre of Excellence in Green Port & Shipping (NCoEGPS)
(d) Directorate General of Shipping
Ans: (c) National Centre of Excellence in Green Port & Shipping (NCoEGPS) - What is the long-term vision of the Green Tug Transition Program (GTTP) for India by 2030?
(a) To become a leader in conventional shipbuilding
(b) To establish a global network of green ports
(c) To become a ‘Global Hub for Green Ship’ building
(d) To increase the number of major ports
Ans: (c) To become a ‘Global Hub for Green Ship’ building - What alternative fuels are green hybrid tugs expected to eventually transition to under the GTTP?
(a) Diesel and LNG
(b) Methanol, Ammonia, and Hydrogen
(c) Biofuels and LPG
(d) Coal and Natural Gas
Ans: (b) Methanol, Ammonia, and Hydrogen - What is the primary feature of the Aarogya Maitri Health Cube?
(a) It is a mobile vaccination unit
(b) It is a portable hospital
(c) It is a temporary shelter
(d) It is a mobile laboratory
Ans: (b) It is a portable hospital - At what elevation was the Aarogya Maitri Health Cube paradropped?
(a) 10,000 feet
(b) 12,000 feet
(c) 15,000 feet
(d) 18,000 feet
Ans: (c) 15,000 feet - How many mini-cubes are contained in a single cage of the Aarogya Maitri Health Cube?
(a) 24
(b) 36
(c) 48
(d) 72
Ans: (b) 36 - What unique aspect does the Gross Environment Product Index (GEP Index) measure?
(a) Economic growth
(b) Environmental degradation
(c) Ecological development caused by human interventions
(d) Urbanization rates
Ans: (c) Ecological development caused by human interventions - Which state has launched the Gross Environment Product Index (GEP Index)?
(a) Uttar Pradesh
(b) Uttarakhand
(c) Himachal Pradesh
(d) Punjab
Ans: (b) Uttarakhand - What are the four main environmental constituents measured by the GEP Index?
(a) Air quality, water quality, tree count, and soil area
(b) Air quality, water quality, forest density, and soil fertility
(c) Air quality, water quality, deforestation rate, and tree growth
(d) Water quality, soil erosion, forest cover, and tree planting
Ans: (a) Air quality, water quality, tree count, and soil area - What is the traditional occupation of the Hakki Pikki tribe?
(a) Farming
(b) Bird catching and hunting
(c) Fishing
(d) Weaving
Ans: (b) Bird catching and hunting - In which Indian state is the Hakki Pikki tribe primarily found?
(a) Tamil Nadu
(b) Karnataka
(c) Kerala
(d) Andhra Pradesh
Ans: (b) Karnataka - What endangered language is spoken by the Hakki Pikki tribe?
(a) Tamil
(b) Telugu
(c) Vaagri
(d) Sanskrit
Ans: (c) Vaagri - What recent trend have members of the Hakki Pikki tribal community achieved?
(a) Entering the tech industry
(b) Becoming entrepreneurs in the hair oil industry
(c) Establishing a new educational institute
(d) Launching a social welfare program
Ans: (b) Becoming entrepreneurs in the hair oil industry - What was the percentage decline of the National Coal Index (NCI) in June 2024?
(a) 2.5%
(b) 3.48%
(c) 4.2%
(d) 5.1%
Ans: (b) 3.48% - What does the National Coal Index (NCI) reflect?
(a) Monthly changes in coal prices
(b) Annual coal production
(c) Coal import rates
(d) Coal export statistics
Ans: (a) Monthly changes in coal prices - What is the base year for the National Coal Index (NCI)?
(a) FY 2015-16
(b) FY 2016-17
(c) FY 2017-18
(d) FY 2018-19
Ans: (c) FY 2017-18 - Which products are excluded from the National Coal Index (NCI)?
(a) Raw coal
(b) Coal-based power
(c) Washed coal and coal products
(d) Coal for industrial use
Ans: (c) Washed coal and coal products - Who releases the National Coal Index (NCI) each month?
(a) Ministry of Commerce
(b) Ministry of Energy
(c) Ministry of Coal
(d) Ministry of Environment
Ans: (c) Ministry of Coal - Which section of the UGC Act allows Khallikote University to receive funds and offer recognized degrees?
(a) Section 3(b)
(b) Section 2(f)
(c) Section 4(d)
(d) Section 5(g)
Ans: (b) Section 2(f) - Which Odia film won the Best Odia Film award at the 70th National Film Awards?
(a) Kalira Atita
(b) Daman
(c) Bhija Matira Swarga
(d) Mu Raja Tu Rani
Ans: (b) Daman - What was the central theme of the film “Daman”?
(a) A story of a tribal rebellion
(b) A fight against superstitions in Malkangiri district
(c) An environmental conservation tale
(d) The life of a freedom fighter
Ans: (b) A fight against superstitions in Malkangiri district - Who were the directors of the Odia film “Daman”?
(a) Sabyasachi Mohapatra
(b) Vishal Mourya and Debi Prasad Lenka
(c) Nila Madhab Panda
(d) Prashant Nanda
Ans: (b) Vishal Mourya and Debi Prasad Lenka - Which actor starred in the Odia film “Daman”?
(a) Siddhant Mohapatra
(b) Sabyasachi Mishra
(c) Babushaan Mohanty
(d) Mihir Das
Ans: (c) Babushaan Mohanty - What prize accompanies the Best Odia Film award at the National Film Awards?
(a) Rs 1 lakh and a Rajat Kamal
(b) Rs 3 lakh and a Sona Kamal
(c) Rs 2 lakh and a Rajat Kamal
(d) Rs 5 lakh and a Swarna Kamal
Ans: (c) Rs 2 lakh and a Rajat Kamal - In which district of Odisha was the film “Daman” set?
(a) Ganjam
(b) Malkangiri
(c) Sundargarh
(d) Balangir
Ans: (b) Malkangiri - What does the hybrid technology developed by IIT-Bhubaneswar combine?
(a) Quantum mechanics and neural networks
(b) Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) model and deep learning (DL)
(c) Blockchain and climate modeling
(d) Satellite imagery and machine learning
Ans: (b) Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) model and deep learning (DL) - What breakthrough have American researchers recently achieved regarding forever chemicals?
a) Developing a new type of forever chemical
b) Discovering a method to trace the origin and destination of forever chemicals
c) Creating a solution to neutralize forever chemicals
d) Identifying new forever chemicals in Antarctica
Ans. b) Discovering a method to trace the origin and destination of forever chemicals - What are forever chemicals scientifically known as?
a) Perfluorinated compounds
b) Per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)
c) Polyethylene glycol
d) Non-stick polymers
Ans. b) Per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) - Which health issue is NOT associated with PFAS exposure?
a) Testicular cancer
b) Low birth weight
c) Improved childhood immunity
d) Endocrine disruption
Ans. c) Improved childhood immunity - How many new Ramsar sites were recently added in India?
a) Two
b) Three
c) Four
d) Five
Ans. b) Three - Where is the Nanjarayan Bird Sanctuary located?
a) Kerala
b) Karnataka
c) Tamil Nadu
d) Andhra Pradesh
Ans. c) Tamil Nadu - Which Ramsar site is located within the Satpura Tiger Reserve?
a) Kazhuveli Bird Sanctuary
b) Tawa Reservoir
c) Nanjarayan Bird Sanctuary
d) Sikkim Orchid Sanctuary
Ans. b) Tawa Reservoir - What is the main objective of the Prerana Programme?
a) To introduce new teaching technologies
b) To integrate Indian education system principles and value-based education
c) To provide scholarships to students
d) To promote international exchange programs
Ans. b) To integrate Indian education system principles and value-based education - When was the Prerana Programme launched?
a) January 2022
b) January 2023
c) January 2024
d) January 2025
Ans. c) January 2024 - Which of the following is NOT a value-based theme of the Prerana Programme?
a) Swabhiman and Vinay
b) Shaurya and Sahas
c) Vividhta and Ekta
d) Technology and Innovation
Ans. d) Technology and Innovation - What unique feature does Gastrodia indica have among Indian orchids?
a) It has a bright red flower
b) It is the first cleistogamous species of Gastrodia in India
c) It blooms only at night
d) It is the largest orchid species in India
Ans. b) It is the first cleistogamous species of Gastrodia in India - In which location was Gastrodia indica discovered?
a) Western Ghats
b) Fambonglho Wildlife Sanctuary
c) Sunderbans
d) Nilgiri Hills
Ans. b) Fambonglho Wildlife Sanctuary - What is a key characteristic of prokaryotes?
a) They have a distinct nucleus
b) They lack membrane-bound organelles
c) They are multicellular
d) They have chloroplasts
Ans. b) They lack membrane-bound organelles - How do prokaryotes contribute to marine environments?
a) By providing a habitat for larger organisms
b) By increasing in dominance due to climate change
c) By creating oxygen-rich zones
d) By producing toxins that harm marine life
Ans. b) By increasing in dominance due to climate change - What type of cells are considered the oldest cell-based lifeforms on Earth?
a) Eukaryotes
b) Mycoplasma
c) Prokaryotes
d) Algae
Ans. c) Prokaryotes - Where are prokaryotes NOT typically found?
a) Tropical rainforests
b) Polar ice caps
c) Deep-sea vents
d) The Moon
Ans. d) The Moon - What significant feature does the Tawa Reservoir have in relation to its location?
a) It is located in a desert
b) It is the largest protected area in Madhya Pradesh
c) It serves as a major migration route for birds
d) It is the only reservoir in India with a unique fish species
Ans. b) It is the largest protected area in Madhya Pradesh - Which bird sanctuary was declared the 16th in Tamil Nadu in 2021?
a) Nanjarayan Bird Sanctuary
b) Kazhuveli Bird Sanctuary
c) Tawa Reservoir
d) Sikkim Orchid Sanctuary
Ans. b) Kazhuveli Bird Sanctuary - What is a primary environmental concern associated with PFAS?
a) They break down quickly in the environment
b) They contribute to soil fertility
c) They persist in the environment indefinitely
d) They enhance plant growth
Ans. c) They persist in the environment indefinitely - What is the main focus of the Prerana Programme’s curriculum?
a) Academic excellence
b) Experiential learning and value-based themes
c) International competitiveness
d) Sports and extracurricular activities
Ans. b) Experiential learning and value-based themes - What is the ecological role of prokaryotes in the world’s food chains?
a) They act as primary producers
b) They support the nutrient needs of fish consumed by humans
c) They are top predators in marine ecosystems
d) They only decompose dead matter
Ans. b) They support the nutrient needs of fish consumed by humans - What language family does Santali belong to?
(a) Indo-European
(b) Dravidian
(c) Austro-Asiatic
(d) Sino-Tibetan
Ans. (c) - Which script is primarily used to write Santali?
(a) Devanagari
(b) Roman
(c) Ol Chiki
(d) Bengali
Ans. (c) - In which Indian states is Santali predominantly spoken?
(a) Maharashtra and Gujarat
(b) Punjab and Haryana
(c) Jharkhand and West Bengal
(d) Tamil Nadu and Kerala
Ans. (c) - Apart from Ol Chiki, which other scripts are used to write Santali?
(a) Latin and Greek
(b) Arabic and Persian
(c) Roman and Bengali
(d) Kannada and Telugu
Ans. (c) - In which countries besides India is Santali spoken?
(a) Bhutan and Myanmar
(b) Nepal and Bangladesh
(c) Sri Lanka and Maldives
(d) Pakistan and Afghanistan
Ans. (b) - What is the primary goal of Ramjit Tudu’s mission?
(a) Promote Santali through traditional methods
(b) Revive Santali through digital innovation
(c) Translate Santali literature into English
(d) Teach Santali in schools worldwide
Ans. (b) - What recent issue has led to a surge in malaria cases in Odisha?
(a) Lack of medical facilities
(b) Delay in LLIN distribution
(c) Increase in Anopheles mosquitoes
(d) Climate change
Ans. (b) - What does LLIN stand for?
(a) Long-lasting insecticidal nets
(b) Localized insecticide nets
(c) Low-cost insect repellent nets
(d) Lightweight insecticide nets
Ans. (a) - Which organization funded the procurement of LLINs for Odisha?
(a) Odisha Health Ministry
(b) Odisha Mineral Bearing Areas Development Corporation (OMBADC)
(c) WHO
(d) UNICEF
Ans. (b) - What is the primary vector for malaria transmission?
(a) Aedes mosquito
(b) Culex mosquito
(c) Anopheles mosquito
(d) Tsetse fly
Ans. (c) - Which parasite is responsible for causing malaria?
(a) Plasmodium
(b) Trypanosoma
(c) Leishmania
(d) Entamoeba
Ans. (a) - How much did malaria cases increase in Odisha in the recent surge?
(a) 50%
(b) 25%
(c) 11%
(d) 100%
Ans. (c) - By what percentage did organ transplantation increase in Odisha in 2023?
(a) 5%
(b) 11%
(c) 15%
(d) 20%
Ans. (b) - What type of organ transplants saw a 50% rise in Odisha?
(a) Heart transplants
(b) Liver transplants
(c) Cadaveric organ transplants
(d) Pancreas transplants
Ans. (c) - What is the main reason for the increase in organ transplants in Odisha?
(a) Improved transplant technology
(b) Increased awareness about organ donation
(c) Decreased wait times
(d) Government funding
Ans. (b) - Which type of organ transplant remains the most common in Odisha?
(a) Liver
(b) Heart
(c) Kidney
(d) Lung
Ans. (c) - What development underscores Odisha’s commitment to organ donation?
(a) Establishment of new hospitals
(b) Increase in organ donation rates
(c) Decrease in organ transplant costs
(d) Expansion of medical research
Ans. (b) - In addition to kidneys, which other organ transplant has seen progress in Odisha?
(a) Pancreas
(b) Lung
(c) Liver
(d) Intestine
Ans. (c) - Which aspect of organ transplantation in Odisha saw significant improvement in 2023?
(a) Surgical techniques
(b) Medical staff training
(c) Public awareness
(d) Cadaveric organ transplants
Ans. (d) - Which state in India reported an increase in organ transplantation in 2023?
(a) West Bengal
(b) Odisha
(c) Maharashtra
(d) Karnataka
Ans. (b) - What is the proposed increase in the wheat quota under the Public Distribution System (PDS) for Odisha?
(a) 10 percent
(b) 15 percent
(c) 20 percent
(d) 25 percent
Ans: (c) 20 percent - Which commodity’s quota did Odisha previously switch to in its PDS?
(a) Sugar
(b) Kerosene
(c) Rice
(d) Pulses
Ans: (c) Rice - What is the primary aim of the Public Distribution System (PDS)?
(a) To regulate food prices
(b) To ensure food security for the poor and vulnerable
(c) To provide free food to all citizens
(d) To promote agricultural products
Ans: (b) To ensure food security for the poor and vulnerable - Who is Sanjukta Roy?
(a) A political leader from Odisha
(b) A renowned classical vocalist and broadcaster
(c) A famous ship recycler
(d) A prominent agricultural scientist
Ans: (b) A renowned classical vocalist and broadcaster - At what event did Sanjukta Roy perform that marked her as Odisha’s first radio artiste?
(a) The inauguration of Odisha State Radio
(b) The All India Radio, Cuttack
(c) The opening of the Odisha Music Festival
(d) The Radio India Awards
Ans: (b) The All India Radio, Cuttack - What is the primary focus of the proposed Green Ship Recycling Industrial Park in Odisha?
(a) Traditional ship recycling methods
(b) Sustainable and green ship recycling methods
(c) Expansion of shipping lanes
(d) Construction of new ships
Ans: (b) Sustainable and green ship recycling methods - What economic benefits are expected from the Green Ship Recycling Industrial Park in Odisha?
(a) Increase in tourist arrivals
(b) Generation of high-quality steel and job creation
(c) Decrease in pollution levels
(d) Reduction in shipping costs
Ans: (b) Generation of high-quality steel and job creation - Which private company is proposing the establishment of the Green Ship Recycling Industrial Park in Odisha
(a) Oceanic Recyclers Ltd.
(b) Neptune Marine Solutions
(c) Neptunus Ship Builders & Recyclers
(d) Greenwave Recycling Corp.
Ans: (c) Neptunus Ship Builders & Recyclers - What is one of the key features of the Public Distribution System (PDS)?
(a) Free distribution of commodities
(b) Government-managed and subsidized prices
(c) Private sector involvement
(d) Global distribution network
Ans: (b) Government-managed and subsidized prices - What is planned to support the Green Ship Recycling Industrial Park in terms of skill development?
(a) An international training center
(b) A local community college
(c) A skill development institute
(d) A university course in ship recycling
Ans: (c) A skill development institute - When will the President of India confer the National Geoscience Awards 2023?
(a) 15 August 2024
(b) 21 August 2024
(c) 30 August 2024
(d) 1 September 2024
Ans: (b) 21 August 2024 - What were the National Geoscience Awards known as before 2009?
(a) National Geological Awards
(b) National Mineral Awards
(c) National Earth Science Awards
(d) National Rock Awards
Ans: (b) National Mineral Awards - Which of the following is NOT a category of the National Geoscience Awards?
(a) National Geoscience Award for Lifetime Achievement
(b) National Young Geoscientist Award
(c) National Earth Science Contribution Award
(d) National Geoscience Award
Ans: (c) National Earth Science Contribution Award - Where are the Banni Grasslands located?
(a) Gujarat
(b) Rajasthan
(c) Maharashtra
(d) Uttar Pradesh
Ans: (a) Gujarat - Which of the following wildlife is NOT found in the Banni Grasslands?
(a) Asiatic Wildcat
(b) Bengal Tiger
(c) Desert Fox
(d) Blackbuck
Ans: (b) Bengal Tiger - What is a key feature of the Miyawaki Method?
(a) Planting only non-native species
(b) Planting trees in large rows
(c) Dense planting of native species
(d) Use of chemical fertilizers
Ans: (c) Dense planting of native species - Who developed the Miyawaki Method?
(a) Akira Miyawaki
(b) Masanobu Fukuoka
(c) Wangari Maathai
(d) Vandana Shiva
Ans: (a) Akira Miyawaki - What is one benefit of Miyawaki forests compared to conventional methods?
(a) They grow 10x slower
(b) They are 30x less dense
(c) They contain 100x less biodiversity
(d) They grow 10x faster
Ans: (d) They grow 10x faster - Which state in India is NOT known for yak-rearing?
(a) Arunachal Pradesh
(b) Sikkim
(c) Tamil Nadu
(d) Himachal Pradesh
Ans: (c) Tamil Nadu - What is the conservation status of Wild Yaks according to the IUCN Red List?
(a) Endangered
(b) Vulnerable
(c) Near Threatened
(d) Least Concern
Ans: (b) Vulnerable - What is a principle of sustainable agriculture?
(a) Increasing reliance on chemical fertilizers
(b) Enhancing productivity while reducing water use
(c) Promoting monoculture farming
(d) Ignoring soil conservation
Ans: (b) Enhancing productivity while reducing water use - Which method is NOT a part of sustainable agriculture?
(a) Organic Farming
(b) Zero Tillage
(c) Conventional Tillage
(d) Agroforestry
Ans: (c) Conventional Tillage - What is the scientific name of domestic yaks?
(a) Bos mutus
(b) Bos grunniens
(c) Bos taurus
(d) Bos javanicus
Ans: (b) Bos grunniens - What is the primary ecological value criterion used in the Banni grassland restoration study?
(a) Economic benefits
(b) Aesthetic value
(c) Ecological value
(d) Cultural significance
Ans: (c) Ecological value - Which of the following is NOT a method used in sustainable agriculture?
(a) Hydroponics
(b) Aquaponics
(c) Monoculture
(d) Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
Ans: (c) Monoculture - What vegetation types are included in the yak habitat?
(a) Tropical rainforest
(b) Alpine meadow, alpine steppe, and desert steppe
(c) Temperate forest and savanna
(d) Mangrove and coastal wetland
Ans: (b) Alpine meadow, alpine steppe, and desert steppe - What is the primary goal of the National Geoscience Awards?
(a) To promote tourism in India
(b) To honor achievements in geosciences
(c) To fund research projects
(d) To develop new technologies
Ans: (b) To honor achievements in geosciences - In which district of Gujarat are the Banni Grasslands located?
(a) Kutch
(b) Surat
(c) Rajkot
(d) Junagadh
Ans: (a) Kutch
