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- Why was Biligiri Ranganathaswamy Temple Tiger Reserve (BRT) recently in the news?
(a) A rare species of bird was spotted
(b) A 35-year-old female elephant was found dead
(c) A new temple was inaugurated
(d) A forest fire occurred
Answer: (b) A 35-year-old female elephant was found dead - Where is Biligiri Ranganathaswamy Temple Tiger Reserve (BRT) located?
(a) Tamil Nadu
(b) Karnataka
(c) Kerala
(d) Andhra Pradesh
Answer: (b) Karnataka - In which district of Karnataka is BRT situated?
(a) Mysore
(b) Chamarajanagar
(c) Coorg
(d) Bangalore
Answer: (b) Chamarajanagar - Between which geographical regions is BRT located?
(a) Western Ghats and Deccan Plateau
(b) Eastern Ghats and Northern Plains
(c) Western and Eastern Ghats
(d) Deccan Plateau and Coastal Plains
Answer: (c) Western and Eastern Ghats - From what does BRT derive its name?
(a) The local tribe’s name
(b) The white rocky cliff with a temple of Lord Vishnu
(c) The river flowing through the reserve
(d) The largest tree in the area
Answer: (b) The white rocky cliff with a temple of Lord Vishnu - When was Biligiri Ranganathaswamy Temple Tiger Reserve declared a Tiger Reserve?
(a) 2000
(b) 2005
(c) 2011
(d) 2015
Answer: (c) 2011 - What type of vegetation primarily covers BRT?
(a) Evergreen forest
(b) Dry deciduous forest
(c) Mangrove forest
(d) Alpine forest
Answer: (b) Dry deciduous forest - Which type of forest patches are interspersed within BRT?
(a) Pine and oak
(b) Mangrove and bamboo
(c) Moist deciduous, semi-evergreen, evergreen, and shola patches
(d) Alpine and tundra
Answer: (c) Moist deciduous, semi-evergreen, evergreen, and shola patches - Which deity’s temple is located within BRT?
(a) Shiva
(b) Vishnu
(c) Brahma
(d) Durga
Answer: (b) Vishnu - What is the local name for the deity Vishnu in the temple within BRT?
(a) Ranganathaswamy
(b) Balaji
(c) Jagannath
(d) Krishna
Answer: (a) Ranganathaswamy - Which body recently approved India’s signing of the BBNJ Agreement?
(a) The Supreme Court of India
(b) The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister
(c) The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
(d) The National Green Tribunal
Answer: (b) The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister - Under which international convention does the BBNJ Agreement fall?
(a) Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)
(b) United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)
(c) Kyoto Protocol
(d) Paris Agreement
Answer: (b) United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) - What is the primary aim of the BBNJ Agreement?
(a) To protect terrestrial biodiversity
(b) To regulate fishing quotas
(c) To protect marine biodiversity in the high seas
(d) To promote tourism
Answer: (c) To protect marine biodiversity in the high seas - Which Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) does the BBNJ Agreement especially contribute to?
(a) SDG 13 (Climate Action)
(b) SDG 14 (Life Below Water)
(c) SDG 15 (Life on Land)
(d) SDG 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions)
Answer: (b) SDG 14 (Life Below Water) - What does the BBNJ Agreement prohibit regarding marine resources?
(a) Fishing
(b) Sovereign claims over marine resources from the high seas
(c) Marine tourism
(d) Marine mining
Answer: (b) Sovereign claims over marine resources from the high seas - Which organization launched an integrated tribal development programme in Kerala recently?
(a) NITI Aayog
(b) National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)
(c) Ministry of Tribal Affairs
(d) Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)
Answer: (b) National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) - The Integrated Tribal Development Programme is based on which model?
(a) Green Revolution Model
(b) Blue Economy Model
(c) Wadi Model
(d) PPP Model
Answer: (c) Wadi Model - Which fund supports the projects under the Integrated Tribal Development Programme?
(a) National Rural Employment Guarantee Fund
(b) Tribal Development Fund
(c) Social Welfare Fund
(d) Environmental Protection Fund
Answer: (b) Tribal Development Fund - What is the main objective of the Integrated Tribal Development Programme?
(a) Urbanization of tribal areas
(b) Replicable models of integrated development on a participatory basis
(c) Promotion of traditional sports
(d) Establishment of large-scale industries
Answer: (b) Replicable models of integrated development on a participatory basis - What is one of the goals of the Integrated Tribal Development Programme regarding tribal institutions?
(a) Centralize control over tribal resources
(b) Build and strengthen tribal institutions
(c) Merge tribal institutions with urban bodies
(d) Replace traditional tribal practices with modern ones
Answer: (b) Build and strengthen tribal institutions - When was ECOWAS established?
(a) May 28, 1975
(b) June 15, 1980
(c) April 22, 1965
(d) March 3, 1973
Ans: (a) May 28, 1975 - What is the primary aim of ECOWAS?
(a) Military cooperation
(b) Economic integration
(c) Cultural exchange
(d) Environmental protection
Ans: (b) Economic integration - Where is the headquarters of ECOWAS located?
(a) Lagos, Nigeria
(b) Accra, Ghana
(c) Dakar, Senegal
(d) Abuja, Nigeria
Ans: (d) Abuja, Nigeria - Which of the following is not a member state of ECOWAS?
(a) Ghana
(b) Mali
(c) Kenya
(d) Niger
Ans: (c) Kenya - Which languages are officially used in ECOWAS?
(a) English and French
(b) French and Portuguese
(c) English, French, and Portuguese
(d) English and Spanish
Ans: (c) English, French, and Portuguese - Which country is hosting the Birlestik-2024 military drills?
(a) Uzbekistan
(b) Azerbaijan
(c) Kazakhstan
(d) Turkmenistan
Ans: (c) Kazakhstan - Which country is absent from the Birlestik-2024 drills?
(a) Kyrgyzstan
(b) Turkmenistan
(c) Tajikistan
(d) Azerbaijan
Ans: (b) Turkmenistan - Where are the Birlestik-2024 drills taking place?
(a) Caspian Sea
(b) Black Sea
(c) Aral Sea
(d) Mediterranean Sea
Ans: (a) Caspian Sea - Which of the following countries is not a participant in Birlestik-2024?
(a) Azerbaijan
(b) Kyrgyzstan
(c) Turkmenistan
(d) Tajikistan
Ans: (c) Turkmenistan - When was the Treaty of Peace and Friendship between India and the Soviet Union signed?
(a) 1965
(b) 1971
(c) 1980
(d) 1993
Ans: (b) 1971 - What is the status of the relationship between India and Russia as of 2010?
(a) Strategic Partnership
(b) Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership
(c) Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation
(d) Economic Alliance
Ans: (b) Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership - Which missile system is a flagship cooperation between India and Russia?
(a) Agni Missile
(b) BrahMos Missile
(c) Prithvi Missile
(d) Trident Missile
Ans: (b) BrahMos Missile - Which Indian nuclear power plant is built with Russian cooperation?
(a) Tarapur Nuclear Power Plant
(b) Kakrapar Atomic Power Station
(c) Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant
(d) Narora Atomic Power Station
Ans: (c) Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant - Which program designates biosphere reserves under UNESCO?
(a) Man and Biosphere (MAB) Programme
(b) World Heritage Sites Programme
(c) International Biosphere Network
(d) Global Nature Conservation Programme
Ans: (a) Man and Biosphere (MAB) Programme - How many biosphere reserves in India are recognized under the MAB Programme?
(a) 8
(b) 10
(c) 12
(d) 18
Ans: (c) 12 - Which was the first biosphere reserve designated in India?
(a) Sundarbans Biosphere Reserve
(b) Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve
(c) Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve
(d) Simlipal Biosphere Reserve
Ans: (b) Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve - What significant climate record was reported by C3S for June 2023?
(a) Coldest June on record
(b) Most average June on record
(c) Warmest June on record
(d) Wettest June on record
Ans: (c) Warmest June on record - By how much was June 2023 warmer compared to the 1991-2020 average, according to C3S?
(a) 0.57°C
(b) 0.67°C
(c) 0.77°C
(d) 0.87°C
Ans: (b) 0.67°C - Which organization implements the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) on behalf of the European Commission?
(a) European Space Agency (ESA)
(b) European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF)
(c) European Environmental Agency (EEA)
(d) European Union Satellite Centre (SatCen)
Ans: (b) European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) - What is one of the main objectives of the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S)?
(a) To provide weather forecasts
(b) To support European climate policies and actions
(c) To monitor space weather
(d) To manage natural disasters
Ans: (b) To support European climate policies and actions - When was the PM SHRI scheme launched?
(a) August 15, 2021
(b) September 7, 2022
(c) January 26, 2023
(d) October 2, 2020
Ans: (b) September 7, 2022 - What is the total cost of the PM SHRI project over 5 years?
(a) Rs. 20,000 crore
(b) Rs. 25,000 crore
(c) Rs. 27,360 crore
(d) Rs. 30,000 crore
Ans: (c) Rs. 27,360 crore - How many schools will be upgraded to PM SHRI schools in Odisha?
(a) 500
(b) 600
(c) 700
(d) 800
Ans: (d) 800 - Which department sponsors the PM SHRI scheme?
(a) Department of Higher Education
(b) Department of School Education & Literacy
(c) Ministry of Women and Child Development
(d) Ministry of Science and Technology
Ans: (b) Department of School Education & Literacy - Which of the following is a pillar of PM SHRI schools?
(a) Technological Infrastructure
(b) Sports Facilities
(c) Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment
(d) International Collaboration
Ans: (c) Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment - Which bird is NOT mentioned as a nesting bird in Bhitarkanika National Park?
(a) Open-billed stork
(b) Little Cormorant
(c) Indian Peafowl
(d) Median Egret
Ans: (c) Indian Peafowl - What natural event revitalizes Bhitarkanika National Park?
(a) Cyclones
(b) Monsoon showers
(c) Summer heat
(d) Winter snowfall
Ans: (b) Monsoon showers - Which season do migratory birds arrive in Bhitarkanika National Park?
(a) Spring
(b) Summer
(c) Autumn
(d) Winter
Ans: (d) Winter - Who proposed to open the Ratna Bhandar on July 14?
(a) Justice Biswanath Rath Committee
(b) Chief Minister of Odisha
(c) Ministry of Culture
(d) Temple Management Board
Ans: (a) Justice Biswanath Rath Committee - Which temple houses the Ratna Bhandar?
(a) Lingaraja Temple
(b) Konark Sun Temple
(c) Jagannath Temple
(d) Mukteswara Temple
Ans: (c) Jagannath Temple - What is a unique feature of pervious concrete pavements?
(a) High durability
(b) High reflectivity
(c) Interconnected voids with at least 15% porosity
(d) Low cost
Ans: (c) Interconnected voids with at least 15% porosity - Which organization developed pervious concrete pavements in Bhubaneswar?
(a) NIT Rourkela
(b) IIT Bhubaneswar
(c) Utkal University
(d) OUAT
Ans: (b) IIT Bhubaneswar - How much water can pervious concrete pavements store without causing runoff?
(a) 10 cubic meters
(b) 15 cubic meters
(c) 20 cubic meters
(d) 25 cubic meters
Ans: (c) 20 cubic meters - Which effect do pervious concrete pavements help reduce?
(a) Urban flooding
(b) Soil erosion
(c) Air pollution
(d) Noise pollution
Ans: (a) Urban flooding - What is the funding pattern between Centre and State Governments for PM SHRI?
(a) 50:50
(b) 60:40
(c) 70:30
(d) 80:20
Ans: (b) 60:40 - For how many years is the PM SHRI scheme planned?
(a) 3 years
(b) 4 years
(c) 5 years
(d) 6 years
Ans: (c) 5 years - Which state is implementing the PM SHRI scheme with 800 schools?
(a) West Bengal
(b) Odisha
(c) Bihar
(d) Andhra Pradesh
Ans: (b) Odisha - What is the central share of the total cost for the PM SHRI project?
(a) Rs. 15,000 crore
(b) Rs. 18,128 crore
(c) Rs. 20,000 crore
(d) Rs. 22,500 crore
Ans: (b) Rs. 18,128 crore - What is the role of the Justice Biswanath Rath Committee regarding the Ratna Bhandar?
(a) Inventory and conservation of the temple’s treasures
(b) Construction of new facilities
(c) Financial management
(d) Event organization
Ans: (a) Inventory and conservation of the temple’s treasures - Which urban issue does pervious concrete pavements address?
(a) Traffic congestion
(b) Water pollution
(c) Heat island effect
(d) Air quality
Ans: (c) Heat island effect - Why was the Regional Analysis of Indian Ocean (RAIN) system recently in the news?
(a) It was discontinued
(b) It was upgraded by INCOIS
(c) It failed to deliver accurate data
(d) It was merged with another system
Ans: (b) It was upgraded by INCOIS - What additional parameter is included in the upgraded version of RAIN?
(a) Sea surface temperature
(b) Sea surface height and Sea Surface Height Anomaly (SSHA)
(c) Wind speed
(d) Salinity
Ans: (b) Sea surface height and Sea Surface Height Anomaly (SSHA) - The observation range of RAIN spans from the surface to depths of:
(a) 10 to 500 meters
(b) 50 to 1000 meters
(c) 3 to 2000 meters
(d) 1 to 100 meters
Ans: (c) 3 to 2000 meters - Which organization developed the RAIN system?
(a) ISRO
(b) INCOIS
(c) NASA
(d) IMD
Ans: (b) INCOIS - The primary focus of the CubeSat Radio Interferometry Experiment (CURIE) mission is:
(a) Earth’s weather patterns
(b) Ocean currents
(c) Solar radio waves
(d) Satellite communication
Ans: (c) Solar radio waves - What frequency range does CURIE measure radio waves in?
(a) 0.1 to 19 MHz
(b) 1 to 100 MHz
(c) 10 to 50 MHz
(d) 5 to 30 MHz
Ans: (a) 0.1 to 19 MHz - Which organization sponsors the CURIE mission?
(a) ISRO
(b) ESA
(c) NASA
(d) ROSCOSMOS
Ans: (c) NASA - The Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve is located in which state?
(a) Maharashtra
(b) Madhya Pradesh
(c) Rajasthan
(d) Gujarat
Ans: (b) Madhya Pradesh - Which two wildlife sanctuaries are included in the Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve?
(a) Kanha and Bandhavgarh
(b) Nauradehi and Durgavati
(c) Pench and Satpura
(d) Panna and Bori
Ans: (b) Nauradehi and Durgavati - The Financial Inclusion Index (FI-Index) increased to what value in March 2024?
(a) 60.1
(b) 64.2
(c) 70.5
(d) 55.3
Ans: (b) 64.2 - Which parameter holds the highest weight in the FI-Index?
(a) Access
(b) Usage
(c) Quality
(d) Availability
Ans: (b) Usage - In which year was the FI-Index introduced?
(a) 2019
(b) 2020
(c) 2021
(d) 2022
Ans: (c) 2021 - The Prime Minister’s Science, Technology & Innovation Advisory Council (PM-STIAC) is chaired by:
(a) Minister of Science and Technology
(b) Prime Minister
(c) Principal Scientific Adviser
(d) President of India
Ans: (b) Prime Minister - Which of the following is NOT one of the ‘9 National Missions’ under PM-STIAC?
(a) Electric vehicles
(b) Renewable energy
(c) Quantum frontier
(d) Artificial intelligence
Ans: (b) Renewable energy - The ‘AGNIi’ initiative under PM-STIAC focuses on:
(a) Space exploration
(b) Defense technology
(c) Innovation and incubation
(d) Agricultural technology
Ans: (c) Innovation and incubation - What is the role of the PM-STIAC council?
(a) Implement government policies
(b) Advise the Prime Minister on science and technology
(c) Conduct scientific research
(d) Manage public health programs
Ans: (b) Advise the Prime Minister on science and technology - The Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve is named after:
(a) A famous freedom fighter
(b) A local deity
(c) The queen of the Gondi people
(d) A renowned environmentalist
Ans: (c) The queen of the Gondi people - Which river basins are part of the Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve?
(a) Ganga and Yamuna
(b) Godavari and Krishna
(c) Narmada and Yamuna
(d) Tapi and Mahi
Ans: (c) Narmada and Yamuna - What is the primary vegetation type in the Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve?
(a) Evergreen forest
(b) Tropical rainforest
(c) Dry deciduous forest
(d) Mangrove forest
Ans: (c) Dry deciduous forest - Which critically endangered bird species can be found in the Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve?
(a) Great Indian Bustard
(b) Siberian Crane
(c) White-Rumped Vulture
(d) Sarus Crane
Ans: (c) White-Rumped Vulture - What is the primary objective of BIMSTEC?
(a) To establish a free trade zone in Southeast Asia
(b) To promote regional cooperation and economic development
(c) To create a military alliance among member countries
(d) To regulate maritime borders and fishing rights
Answer: (b) To promote regional cooperation and economic development - When was BIMSTEC established?
(a) 6 June 1997
(b) 15 August 1998
(c) 12 July 1999
(d) 1 January 2000
Answer: (a) 6 June 1997 - Which of the following is not a member country of BIMSTEC?
(a) Bangladesh
(b) Maldives
(c) Sri Lanka
(d) Thailand
Answer: (b) Maldives - Where is the BIMSTEC Secretariat located?
(a) New Delhi, India
(b) Colombo, Sri Lanka
(c) Dhaka, Bangladesh
(d) Kathmandu, Nepal
Answer: (c) Dhaka, Bangladesh - What is the focus of the BIMSTEC Grid Interconnection initiative?
(a) Enhancing trade relations
(b) Promoting coastal shipping
(c) Boosting energy cooperation and electricity grid connectivity
(d) Developing tourism infrastructure
Answer: (c) Boosting energy cooperation and electricity grid connectivity - What is one criterion for declaring a language as classical?
(a) High antiquity in early texts over 1,000 years
(b) A body of literature considered valuable by generations
(c) A high number of native speakers
(d) Official status in multiple countries
Answer: (b) A body of literature considered valuable by generations - Which Indian language was declared classical in 2004?
(a) Sanskrit
(b) Tamil
(c) Telugu
(d) Malayalam
Answer: (b) Tamil - How many classical languages have been declared in India as of 2024?
(a) 4
(b) 5
(c) 6
(d) 7
Answer: (c) 6 - What benefit does a language receive when declared classical?
(a) Increased funding for language translation services
(b) Creation of professional chairs in central universities
(c) Automatic UNESCO World Heritage status
(d) Global recognition in international languages curriculum
Answer: (b) Creation of professional chairs in central universities - Which language was declared classical in 2014?
(a) Kannada
(b) Malayalam
(c) Odia
(d) Telugu
Answer: (c) Odia - When is World Population Day observed?
(a) July 1
(b) July 11
(c) August 15
(d) October 5
Answer: (b) July 11 - What was the theme for World Population Day 2024?
(a) Empowering Youth
(b) Family Planning for All
(c) Leave No One Behind; Count Everyone
(d) Sustainable Development for Future Generations
Answer: (c) Leave No One Behind; Count Everyone - Who established World Population Day?
(a) United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
(b) United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
(c) World Health Organization (WHO)
(d) United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
Answer: (b) United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) - What significant milestone did the world population reach on November 15, 2022?
(a) 7 billion
(b) 8 billion
(c) 9 billion
(d) 10 billion
Answer: (b) 8 billion - What was the event “Five Billion Day”?
(a) The day the world population reached 5 billion
(b) A UN conference on population control
(c) The launch of a global family planning initiative
(d) A day to celebrate population growth
Answer: (a) The day the world population reached 5 billion - What is the primary goal of the GRSE Accelerated Innovation Nurturing Scheme (GAINS 2024)?
(a) To increase defense budgets
(b) To find solutions to shipyard-related problems and promote technology development
(c) To establish new shipyards across India
(d) To promote international naval cooperation
Answer: (b) To find solutions to shipyard-related problems and promote technology development - Which government policy is aligned with the GAINS 2024 scheme?
(a) Digital India
(b) Make in India
(c) Skill India
(d) Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
Answer: (b) Make in India - Who is the target audience for the GAINS 2024 scheme?
(a) Large multinational corporations
(b) Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and Start-Ups
(c) Government defense contractors
(d) Foreign shipbuilders
Answer: (b) Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and Start-Ups - What does the GAINS 2024 scheme aim to enhance in the maritime sector?
(a) Shipyard labor force
(b) Ship design and construction technology
(c) International shipping routes
(d) Maritime tourism
Answer: (b) Ship design and construction technology - In which city was the GAINS 2024 scheme launched?
(a) Delhi
(b) Mumbai
(c) Kolkata
(d) Chennai
Answer: (c) Kolkata - When will nominations for the National Gopal Ratna Award for 2024 open?
(a) July 10
(b) July 15
(c) August 1
(d) August 15
Answer: (b) July 15 - What is the primary objective of the National Gopal Ratna Award?
(a) To honor best dairy farmers and cooperatives
(b) To promote dairy products globally
(c) To support milk importers
(d) To recognize achievements in dairy research
Answer: (a) To honor best dairy farmers and cooperatives - Under which mission is the National Gopal Ratna Award conferred?
(a) Rashtriya Gokul Mission (RGM)
(b) National Dairy Development Mission (NDDM)
(c) Dairy Development Scheme (DDS)
(d) Integrated Dairy Development Program (IDDP)
Answer: (a) Rashtriya Gokul Mission (RGM) - Which category is not part of the National Gopal Ratna Award?
(a) Best Dairy Cooperative Society
(b) Best Milk Producer Company
(c) Best Dairy Research Institution
(d) Best Artificial Insemination Technician (AIT)
Answer: (c) Best Dairy Research Institution - What special award was introduced to encourage dairy development in the North Eastern Region (NER)?
(a) North Eastern Dairy Excellence Award
(b) Special NER Dairy Development Award
(c) NER Best Dairy Cooperative Award
(d) NER Dairy Farmer Award
Answer: (b) Special NER Dairy Development Award - What recent issue has Odisha faced according to the National Centre for Vector Borne Diseases Control (NCVBDC)?
(a) Increase in dengue cases
(b) Decrease in malaria cases
(c) Outbreak of Japanese Encephalitis
(d) Elimination of Kala-azar
Ans: (a) Increase in dengue cases - Which vector-borne disease does Odisha lead in nationally, as reported by NCVBDC?
(a) Dengue
(b) Chikungunya
(c) Malaria
(d) Lymphatic Filariasis
Ans: (c) Malaria - What umbrella programme does the National Centre for Vector Borne Diseases Control (NCVBDC) administer?
(a) National Health Protection Scheme
(b) National Vector Borne Diseases Control Programme (NVBDCP)
(c) National Disease Surveillance Project
(d) National Malaria Eradication Programme
Ans: (b) National Vector Borne Diseases Control Programme (NVBDCP) - Who has been appointed as the new chief administrator of the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA)?
(a) Veer Vikram Yadav
(b) Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam
(c) Arabinda Kumar Padhee
(d) Narendra Modi
Ans: (c) Arabinda Kumar Padhee - What was the reason for the recent change in the chief administrator of SJTA?
(a) Routine administrative restructuring
(b) Public outcry due to an incident involving Lord Balabhadra’s idol
(c) Completion of term by the previous administrator
(d) Appointment of a new temple priest
Ans: (b) Public outcry due to an incident involving Lord Balabhadra’s idol - Which ceremony was involved in the mishap with the idol of Lord Balabhadra at Gundicha temple?
(a) Rath Yatra
(b) Pahandi
(c) Maha Shivaratri
(d) Diwali Puja
Ans: (b) Pahandi - Where did Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlight Odisha’s recent electoral achievements?
(a) New Delhi
(b) Moscow
(c) New York
(d) Tokyo
Ans: (b) Moscow - What traditional attire did PM Modi wear during his address to the Indian diaspora in Moscow?
(a) A silk saree
(b) A Sambalpuri Bandha Uttariya
(c) A kurta-pajama
(d) A Nehru jacket
Ans: (b) A Sambalpuri Bandha Uttariya - What cultural gesture did Modi make during his address in Moscow to celebrate Odisha’s heritage?
(a) Reciting a poem
(b) Wearing traditional jewelry
(c) Chanting “Jai Jagannath”
(d) Performing a dance
Ans: (c) Chanting “Jai Jagannath” - What significant symbol did Modi use to highlight Indian heritage at the G20 summit?
(a) A replica of the Taj Mahal
(b) A replica of the Konark Wheel of the Sun Temple
(c) The Indian tricolor flag
(d) A model of the Lotus Temple
Ans: (b) A replica of the Konark Wheel of the Sun Temple - Which award did Centurion University of Technology and Management (CUTM) receive recently?
(a) Best Innovative University Award
(b) Outstanding Skill University Award
(c) Most Sustainable University Award
(d) Top Research University Award
Ans: (b) Outstanding Skill University Award - Who inaugurated the World Education Summit where Centurion University was recognized?
(a) Narendra Modi
(b) Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam
(c) Veer Vikram Yadav
(d) Arabinda Kumar Padhee
Ans: (b) Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam - What rank did Centurion University achieve in the Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings?
(a) 10th
(b) 15th
(c) 18th
(d) 25th
Ans: (c) 18th - What has Centurion University been included in by the University Grants Commission?
(a) Top Research Institutions List
(b) Eligible List for foreign academic collaborations
(c) List of National Heritage Universities
(d) National Excellence in Education Award List
Ans: (b) Eligible List for foreign academic collaborations - Which state has the responsibility of implementing the strategies of the National Vector Borne Diseases Control Programme (NVBDCP)?
(a) Central Government
(b) Union Territory Administration
(c) State Government
(d) Local Municipalities
Ans: (c) State Government - What was the cause of the injuries during the ‘pahandi’ ceremony at the Gundicha temple?
(a) Structural collapse
(b) Idol fall
(c) Fire accident
(d) Flooding
Ans: (b) Idol fall - Who will Arabinda Kumar Padhee replace as the chief administrator of SJTA?
(a) Narendra Modi
(b) Veer Vikram Yadav
(c) Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam
(d) Rajnath Singh
Ans: (b) Veer Vikram Yadav - Which ceremony does Modi’s gesture of chanting “Jai Jagannath” coincide with?
(a) Deepavali
(b) Holi
(c) Rath Yatra
(d) Ganesh Chaturthi
Ans: (c) Rath Yatra - Which of the following is not a vector-borne disease listed under NVBDCP?
(a) Japanese Encephalitis
(b) Lymphatic Filariasis
(c) Tuberculosis
(d) Dengue
Ans: (c) Tuberculosis - What significant position does Arabinda Kumar Padhee hold in addition to his new role with SJTA?
(a) Principal Secretary in the Finance Department
(b) Principal Secretary in the Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment Department
(c) Chief Secretary of Odisha
(d) Director of the Health Services
Ans: (b) Principal Secretary in the Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment Department
