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- What is the primary purpose of Exercise Red Flag 24?
A. To promote tourism
B. To enhance combat readiness and interoperability
C. To conduct humanitarian missions
D. To showcase new air force technologies
Answer: B. To enhance combat readiness and interoperability - Which country organizes Exercise Red Flag 24?
A. United Kingdom
B. India
C. United States
D. Australia
Answer: C. United States - Where is Exercise Red Flag 24 held?
A. Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, USA
B. Ramstein Air Base, Germany
C. Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, USA
D. Edwards Air Force Base, California, USA
Answer: A. Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, USA - Which Indian entity is participating in Exercise Red Flag 24?
A. Indian Navy
B. Indian Army
C. Indian Air Force
D. Indian Coast Guard
Answer: C. Indian Air Force - Exercise Red Flag provides realistic air-combat training in what type of environment?
A. Simulated combat zones
B. Urban areas
C. Controlled environment
D. Natural disaster zones
Answer: C. Controlled environment - What was a major agenda at the KAZA 2024 Heads of State Summit?
A. Expansion of urban areas
B. Withdrawal from CITES
C. Establishing trade agreements
D. Building new infrastructure
Answer: B. Withdrawal from CITES - Where was the KAZA 2024 Summit held?
A. Angola
B. Botswana
C. Zambia
D. Zimbabwe
Answer: C. Zambia - What is the theme of KAZA Summit 2024?
A. “Conserving Wildlife for Future”
B. “Leveraging KAZA’s natural capital and cultural heritage resources as catalysts for inclusive socio-economic development of the eco-region”
C. “Advancing Technological Innovation in Conservation”
D. “Economic Development through Urbanization”
Answer: B. “Leveraging KAZA’s natural capital and cultural heritage resources as catalysts for inclusive socio-economic development of the eco-region” - The KAZA region spans across how many countries?
A. Four
B. Five
C. Six
D. Seven
Answer: B. Five - Which countries are part of the KAZA region?
A. Angola, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe
B. Angola, Botswana, Mozambique, Zambia, Zimbabwe
C. Angola, Botswana, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe
D. Angola, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, Malawi
Answer: A. Angola, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe - Who introduced the Framework for Recognising SRO-FT?
A. Securities and Exchange Board of India
B. Reserve Bank of India
C. Ministry of Finance
D. National Stock Exchange
Answer: B. Reserve Bank of India - What is a key responsibility of the SRO-FT?
A. Establishing new fintech companies
B. Promoting ethical conduct
C. Providing loans to consumers
D. Regulating stock markets
Answer: B. Promoting ethical conduct - What must applicants for SRO-FT be? A. Government organizations
B. For-profit companies
C. Not-for-profit companies
D. Educational institutions
Answer: C. Not-for-profit companies - What sector does the SRO-FT framework specifically target? A. Information Technology
B. Agriculture
C. FinTech
D. Real Estate
Answer: C. FinTech - The framework for SRO-FT aims to enhance what among its members?
A. Financial gains
B. Compliance and self-governance
C. Technological innovation
D. Customer satisfaction
Answer: B. Compliance and self-governance - Who released the Global Food Policy Report 2024?
A. World Health Organization
B. International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)
C. Food and Agriculture Organization
D. United Nations
Answer: B. International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) - What major dietary concern does the report highlight for India?
A. Increasing vegetarianism
B. Rising consumption of unhealthy foods
C. Decline in food production
D. High cost of staple foods
Answer: B. Rising consumption of unhealthy foods - What was the percentage increase in overweight adults in India from 2006 to 2016?
A. 1%
B. 3.5%
C. 4.5%
D. 6%
Answer: C. 4.5% - What are relatively cheap in South Asia, according to the report?
A. Fresh fruits
B. Micronutrient-rich foods
C. Cereals, fats and oils, sugar, and sugary and salty snacks
D. Organic foods
Answer: C. Cereals, fats and oils, sugar, and sugary and salty snacks - What recent recognition did Ajrakh, the resist-dyeing craft from Kutch, receive?
A. National Craft Award
B. UNESCO Cultural Heritage status
C. Geographical Indication (GI) tag
D. International Design Excellence Award
Answer: C. Geographical Indication (GI) tag - What recent scientific analysis has revised the origin date of the Tamil-Brahmi script?
A. Carbon Dating
B. Accelerator Mass Spectrometry (AMS) Dating
C. Potassium-Argon Dating
D. Thermoluminescence Dating
Answer: B. Accelerator Mass Spectrometry (AMS) Dating - The new AMS dating suggests the Tamili script originated in which century?
A. 8th Century BCE
B. 6th Century BCE
C. 7th Century BCE
D. 5th Century BCE
Answer: C. 7th Century BCE - Where was the earliest date of 685 BCE for the Tamili script discovered?
A. Chennai
B. Madurai
C. Kanchipuram
D. Sivagalai in Thoothukudi district
Answer: D. Sivagalai in Thoothukudi district - What does the widespread use of inscribed potsherds in Tamil Nadu indicate?
A. Trade Relations
B. Agricultural Practices
C. Level of Literacy and Script Use
D. Military Campaigns
Answer: C. Level of Literacy and Script Use - How has the new dating of the Tamili script impacted India’s historical timeline?
A. It confirmed the previously known timeline.
B. It pushed back the Sangam era by three hundred years.
C. It established a connection with Egyptian scripts.
D. It suggested a later date for the script’s origin.
Answer: B. It pushed back the Sangam era by three hundred years. - Which country’s long-standing support for the two-state solution is highlighted?
A. United States
B. United Kingdom
C. India
D. China
Answer: C. India - The two-state solution proposes the establishment of which two separate states?
A. Israel and Jordan
B. Israel and Lebanon
C. Israel and Palestine
D. Israel and Syria
Answer: C. Israel and Palestine - Which historical document first proposed the creation of independent Arab and Jewish states?
A. 1937 Peel Commission
B. 1947 UN Partition Plan
C. Balfour Declaration
D. Camp David Accords
Answer: B. 1947 UN Partition Plan - The Oslo Accords aimed to achieve a peace treaty based on which UN Resolutions?
A. 181 and 194
B. 242 and 338
C. 155 and 333
D. 199 and 331
Answer: B. 242 and 338 - What was a major goal of the Roadmap for Peace proposed in 2003?
A. Establishing economic ties
B. A two-state solution by 2005
C. Increasing military aid
D. Building a security wall
Answer: B. A two-state solution by 2005 - Where is Pampa Lake located?
A. Kerala
B. Karnataka
C. Tamil Nadu
D. Andhra Pradesh
Answer: B. Karnataka - Which legend from the Ramayana is associated with Pampa Lake?
A. Hanuman’s Flight
B. Rama and Sita’s Meeting
C. Shabari Offering Berries to Rama
D. Building of the Rama Setu
Answer: C. Shabari Offering Berries to Rama - Pampa Lake is one of how many sacred sarovars mentioned in Hindu scriptures?
A. Three
B. Four
C. Five
D. Six
Answer: C. Five - What is the primary focus of the Colombo Process?
A. Economic Development
B. Management of Overseas Employment and Contractual Labor
C. Environmental Conservation
D. Cultural Exchange
Answer: B. Management of Overseas Employment and Contractual Labor - How many member countries are part of the Colombo Process?
A. 8
B. 10
C. 11
D. 13
Answer: C. 11 - Which organization serves as the secretariat for the Colombo Process?
A. International Labour Organization (ILO)
B. United Nations (UN)
C. International Organization for Migration (IOM)
D. World Bank
Answer: C. International Organization for Migration (IOM) - What is one of the key areas of focus for the Colombo Process?
A. Climate Change Mitigation
B. Pre-departure Orientation and Empowerment
C. Infrastructure Development
D. Digital Innovation
Answer: B. Pre-departure Orientation and Empowerment - In which Indian state are canopy bridges being built to aid Hoolock Gibbons?
A. Assam
B. Meghalaya
C. Arunachal Pradesh
D. Manipur
Answer: A. Assam - Hoolock Gibbons primarily inhabit which type of forests?
A. Deciduous Forests
B. Evergreen and Semi-Evergreen Forests
C. Mangrove Forests
D. Temperate Forests
Answer: B. Evergreen and Semi-Evergreen Forests - What is the conservation status of the Western Hoolock Gibbon according to the IUCN?
A. Vulnerable
B. Endangered
C. Critically Endangered
D. Near Threatened
Answer: B. Endangered - What unique initiative has Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary in Odisha introduced?
A) Bird Watching
B) Stargazing
C) Wildlife Safari
D) Trekking
Answer: B) Stargazing - How many stargazing cottages with glass roofs has Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary developed?
A) Four
B) Five
C) Six
D) Seven
Answer: C) Six - What is the area covered by Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary?
A) 353 square kilometers
B) 400 square kilometers
C) 500 square kilometers
D) 600 square kilometers
Answer: A) 353 square kilometers - How much dark sky area does Debrigarh offer for stargazing?
A) 500 square kilometers
B) 700 square kilometers
C) 900 square kilometers
D) 1,000 square kilometers
Answer: D) 1,000 square kilometers - Which planet can visitors observe from Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary?
A) Mars
B) Venus
C) Jupiter
D) Saturn
Answer: C) Jupiter - Who recommended the dissolution of the State Legislative Assembly in Odisha?
A) The Chief Justice
B) The Governor
C) The Odisha Cabinet
D) The President
Answer: C) The Odisha Cabinet - Who chaired the meeting for recommending the dissolution of the Odisha Legislative Assembly?
A) Naveen Patnaik
B) Amit Shah
C) Ram Nath Kovind
D) M. Venkaiah Naidu
Answer: A) Naveen Patnaik - How long can the House of the People continue according to Article 83(2) of the Constitution?
A) Four years
B) Five years
C) Six years
D) Seven years
Answer: B) Five years - Which ministry is responsible for the dissolution of the House of the People as per the Government of India (Allocation of Business) Rules, 1961?
A) Ministry of Home Affairs
B) Ministry of External Affairs
C) Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs
D) Ministry of Law and Justice
Answer: C) Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs - How many lightning strikes were recorded in Koraput district within seven minutes?
A) 10,000
B) 12,000
C) 15,000
D) 18,000
Answer: C) 15,000 - Which app confirmed the lightning strikes in Koraput district?
A) Varuna
B) Damini
C) Vayu
D) Agni
Answer: B) Damini - Which phenomenon is described as a potent and visible electrical occurrence due to charge accumulation within clouds and between clouds and the ground?
A) Earthquake
B) Cyclone
C) Tornado
D) Lightning
Answer: D) Lightning - Which type of lightning poses a significant danger to people?
A) Intracloud lightning
B) Cloud-to-cloud lightning
C) Cloud-to-ground lightning
D) Ground-to-cloud lightning
Answer: C) Cloud-to-ground lightning - How many fatalities were attributed to lightning in India in 2021?
A) 1,880
B) 2,280
C) 2,880
D) 3,280
Answer: C) 2,880 - Which state in India experienced an astonishing 15,000 lightning strikes within seven minutes?
A) Bihar
B) West Bengal
C) Odisha
D) Jharkhand
Answer: C) Odisha - Renowned puppeteer Maguni Charan Kuanr was a recipient of which prestigious award in 2023?
A) Bharat Ratna
B) Padma Shri
C) Padma Bhushan
D) Padma Vibhushan
Answer: B) Padma Shri - Which troupe did Maguni Charan Kuanr found?
A) Utkal Biswakarma Kalakunja Kandhei Nacha
B) Odisha Puppetry Arts
C) Keonjhar Puppet Theatre
D) Ramayana Puppetry Troupe
Answer: A) Utkal Biswakarma Kalakunja Kandhei Nacha - How many puppetry productions did Kuanr develop based on mythological stories?
A) 15
B) 20
C) 25
D) 30
Answer: B) 20 - How many puppetry plays did Kuanr stage across the country?
A) 200
B) 300
C) 400
D) 500
Answer: D) 500 - In which year did Kuanr receive the Central Sangeet Natak Akademi award?
A) 2002
B) 2004
C) 2006
D) 2008
Answer: B) 2004 - What is the main reason the opposition urged the Election Commission to prioritize the counting of postal ballots?
a) To ensure quicker election results
b) To address concerns over guideline changes from 2019
c) To reduce the workload on polling staff
d) To prevent electronic voting machine tampering
Answer: b) To address concerns over guideline changes from 2019 - Who are considered service voters in the context of postal ballots?
a) Railway workers
b) Members of the armed forces
c) Authorized media personnel
d) Senior citizens aged 80 and above
Answer: b) Members of the armed forces - Which of the following is NOT eligible for postal ballot voting?
a) Government employees on election duty away from home
b) Polling staff working at home polling stations
c) Electors under preventive detention orders
d) Healthcare workers
Answer: b) Polling staff working at home polling stations - In which election were senior citizens aged 80 and above first made eligible for postal ballots?
a) 2019 General Elections
b) 2020 Delhi Assembly elections
c) 2018 State Elections
d) 2021 Panchayat Elections
Answer: b) 2020 Delhi Assembly elections - What convenience does the postal ballot system provide?
a) Faster voting process
b) In-person voting options
c) Voting via mail for those unable to visit polling places
d) Online voting facilities
Answer: c) Voting via mail for those unable to visit polling places - Which organization developed the PraVaHa software?
a) Election Commission of India
b) Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
c) All India Bank Employees’ Association (AIBEA)
d) Institute of Advanced Virology (IAV)
Answer: b) Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) - What is the primary purpose of the PraVaHa software?
a) Assist bank customers with grievance redressal
b) Generate non-infectious Nipah virus-like particles
c) Conduct aerodynamic analysis of aerospace vehicles
d) Facilitate postal voting
Answer: c) Conduct aerodynamic analysis of aerospace vehicles - What are Virus-like Particles (VLPs)?
a) Infectious virus particles
b) Non-infectious particles resembling viruses
c) Particles used in postal ballots
d) Software for space vehicle analysis
Answer: b) Non-infectious particles resembling viruses - Which mission is associated with China’s recent moon mission announcement?
a) Chang’e-4
b) Chang’e-5
c) Chang’e-6
d) Chang’e-3
Answer: c) Chang’e-6 - What was the objective of the Chang’e-6 mission?
a) To conduct a manned mission to Mars
b) To return samples from the far side of the moon
c) To explore the sun’s surface
d) To study the Earth’s atmosphere
Answer: b) To return samples from the far side of the moon - Which group launched the “Bank Clinic” initiative?
a) Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
b) Election Commission of India
c) All India Bank Employees’ Association (AIBEA)
d) Institute of Advanced Virology (IAV)
Answer: c) All India Bank Employees’ Association (AIBEA) - What is the primary goal of the “Bank Clinic” initiative?
a) Facilitate online banking
b) Help bank customers with grievance redressal
c) Develop new banking software
d) Conduct aerodynamic analysis
Answer: b) Help bank customers with grievance redressal - What was a significant achievement at the Institute of Advanced Virology (IAV) recently?
a) Launch of a new spacecraft
b) Development of the PraVaHa software
c) Generation of non-infectious Nipah virus-like particles
d) Establishment of the “Bank Clinic”
Answer: c) Generation of non-infectious Nipah virus-like particles - How do Virus-like Particles (VLPs) help in vaccine development?
a) By infecting the body with a virus
b) By resembling viruses without causing infection
c) By speeding up the immune response
d) By providing genetic material for vaccines
Answer: b) By resembling viruses without causing infection - What does the PraVaHa software simulate?
a) Voting processes
b) Grievance redressal mechanisms
c) Aerodynamic and aerothermal loads on aerospace vehicles
d) Virus-like particle generation
Answer: c) Aerodynamic and aerothermal loads on aerospace vehicles - Who are considered absentee voters in postal ballot voting?
a) Armed forces personnel
b) Government employees on election duty
c) Individuals unable to vote in person due to work commitments, illness, or disability
d) Senior citizens aged 80 and above
Answer: c) Individuals unable to vote in person due to work commitments, illness, or disability - What does the “Bank Clinic” initiative provide to customers?
a) Direct resolution of banking issues
b) Advisory and guidance on remedies as per RBI guidelines
c) Online voting services
d) Aerospace vehicle analysis
Answer: b) Advisory and guidance on remedies as per RBI guidelines - In what conditions can PraVaHa simulate airflow?
a) Perfect Gas and Real Gas conditions
b) Liquid and Solid conditions
c) High and Low temperatures
d) Vacuum and Atmospheric conditions
Answer: a) Perfect Gas and Real Gas conditions - What aspect of aerospace vehicles does Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) primarily analyze?
a) Electrical systems
b) Structural integrity
c) Aerodynamic and aerothermal loads
d) Software systems
Answer: c) Aerodynamic and aerothermal loads - What specific problem does the “Bank Clinic” initiative address for bank customers?
a) Voting irregularities
b) Aerodynamic design issues
c) Grievance redressal
d) Virus infections
Answer: c) Grievance redressal - When is the Odisha state government planning to implement the Khan Academy mathematics programme?
a) 2022-23
b) 2023-24
c) 2024-25
d) 2025-26
Answer: c) 2024-25 - For which classes is the Khan Academy mathematics programme being implemented in Odisha?
a) Class VIII and IX
b) Class IX and X
c) Class X and XI
d) Class XI and XII
Answer: b) Class IX and X - How many government high schools in Odisha will be covered under the Khan Academy programme?
a) 3,000
b) 4,000
c) 5,000
d) 6,000
Answer: b) 4,000 - What subjects does the Khan Academy programme aim to enhance in Odia medium high schools?
a) Mathematics and Science
b) Science and English
c) Mathematics and English
d) Science and Social Studies
Answer: a) Mathematics and Science - Which competitive exams does the initiative aim to prepare Odia medium students for?
a) State level exams only
b) National level exams only
c) Both state and national level exams
d) International exams
Answer: c) Both state and national level exams - Who has been appointed as the Regional Employees Provident Fund Commissioner for the Odisha zone?
a) Ananya Mishra
b) Sunita Rani
c) Maushumi Lata Padhi
d) Priya Sharma
Answer: c) Maushumi Lata Padhi - How many years of experience does Maushumi Lata Padhi bring to her new role?
a) 20 years
b) 25 years
c) 30 years
d) 35 years
Answer: c) 30 years - In which area has Maushumi Lata Padhi worked extensively?
a) Education reforms
b) Women’s welfare schemes
c) Infrastructure development
d) Technological advancements
Answer: b) Women’s welfare schemes - What system has Maushumi Lata Padhi managed as part of her public service?
a) Public distribution system
b) Transportation system
c) Education system
d) Health system
Answer: a) Public distribution system - What is one of Maushumi Lata Padhi’s personal missions?
a) Promoting technological innovations
b) Empowering women
c) Enhancing digital literacy
d) Improving transportation
Answer: b) Empowering women - Who emphasized the significance of the ‘Agnipath’ scheme?
a) General Bipin Rawat
b) General Anil Chauhan
c) Admiral Karambir Singh
d) Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria
Answer: b) General Anil Chauhan - When was the Agnipath scheme introduced?
a) 2020
b) 2021
c) 2022
d) 2023
Answer: c) 2022 - How long are the contracts under the Agnipath scheme?
a) 2 years
b) 3 years
c) 4 years
d) 5 years
Answer: c) 4 years - What is the primary objective of the Agnipath scheme?
a) Increasing the number of officers
b) Maintaining a youthful profile for the armed forces
c) Enhancing technology in civilian sectors
d) Reducing military expenditures
Answer: b) Maintaining a youthful profile for the armed forces - Which branches are included in the Agnipath scheme?
a) Only Army
b) Army and Navy
c) Army, Navy, and Indian Air Force
d) Only Indian Air Force
Answer: c) Army, Navy, and Indian Air Force - What was the percentage increase in GST collection in Odisha in May 2024?
a) 10%
b) 12%
c) 14%
d) 16%
Answer: c) 14% - How much GST collection was reported in Odisha in May 2024?
a) Rs 4,027 crore
b) Rs 4,398 crore
c) Rs 5,027 crore
d) Rs 5,398 crore
Answer: c) Rs 5,027 crore - What was the GST collection in Odisha in May 2023?
a) Rs 4,027 crore
b) Rs 4,398 crore
c) Rs 5,027 crore
d) Rs 5,398 crore
Answer: b) Rs 4,398 crore - What national trend was observed in GST revenue growth in May 2024?
a) 5%
b) 8%
c) 10%
d) 12%
Answer: c) 10% - What was the percentage increase in domestic transactions contributing to the GST revenue growth?
a) 12.3%
b) 13.3%
c) 14.3%
d) 15.3%
Answer: d) 15.3% - What is the main objective of the Phenome India project?
A. To develop global risk prediction models for cardio-metabolic diseases.
B. To create risk prediction models tailored to the Indian population for cardio-metabolic diseases.
C. To study infectious diseases in India.
D. To monitor the health of children in India.
Answer: B - Which organization launched the Phenome India project?
A. Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
B. Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
C. World Health Organization (WHO)
D. National Institute of Health (NIH)
Answer: B - What type of study is Phenome India primarily focused on?
A. Cross-sectional study
B. Longitudinal health monitoring study
C. Experimental study
D. Case-control study
Answer: B - Which diseases are the focus of the Phenome India project?
A. Infectious diseases
B. Respiratory diseases
C. Cardio-metabolic diseases
D. Neurological diseases
Answer: C - What concept does the Phenome India project promote in healthcare?
A. Traditional medicine
B. P4 healthcare (Predictive, Personalized, Participatory, and Preventive)
C. Emergency healthcare
D. Alternative medicine
Answer: B - When was the International Air Transport Association (IATA) founded?
A. 1935
B. 1945
C. 1955
D. 1965
Answer: B - Where are the headquarters of IATA located?
A. New York, USA
B. Geneva, Switzerland
C. Montreal, Canada
D. London, UK
Answer: C - How many airlines does IATA represent?
A. 100
B. 200
C. 300
D. 330
Answer: D - What percentage of global air traffic is covered by IATA members?
A. 50%
B. 60%
C. 70%
D. 80%
Answer: D - How often is the IATA Annual General Meeting held?
A. Monthly
B. Quarterly
C. Annually
D. Biennially
Answer: C - What organisms primarily form stromatolites?
A. Fungi
B. Cyanobacteria
C. Algae
D. Protozoa
Answer: B - During which era were stromatolites most common?
A. Mesozoic
B. Cenozoic
C. Paleozoic
D. Precambrian
Answer: D - In which country can modern living marine stromatolites be found?
A. Brazil
B. Australia
C. India
D. USA
Answer: B - What is the significance of stromatolites in geological history?
A. They indicate the presence of ancient volcanoes.
B. They provide evidence of early microbial life on Earth.
C. They show the history of Earth’s magnetic field.
D. They are used to date meteorite impacts.
Answer: B - Where were recently discovered living stromatolites found?
A. Great Barrier Reef, Australia
B. Sheybarah Island, Saudi Arabia
C. Amazon River Basin, Brazil
D. Lake Baikal, Russia
Answer: B - What does DSR stand for in agriculture?
A. Direct Seeded Rice
B. Dry Seed Rotation
C. Direct Soil Rehabilitation
D. Dry Soil Reclamation
Answer: A - Which organization commercialized herbicide-tolerant basmati rice varieties for DSR?
A. International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)
B. Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)
C. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
D. Ministry of Agriculture, India
Answer: B - What is one major benefit of Direct Seeded Rice (DSR)?
A. Increased labor requirements
B. Higher water consumption
C. Reduced methane emissions
D. Lower crop yield
Answer: C - Which type of DSR involves sowing seeds in dry fields?
A. Wet DSR
B. Dry DSR
C. Aerobic DSR
D. Semi-dry DSR
Answer: B - What is one advantage of DSR over traditional transplanting methods?
A. Higher water use
B. Earlier crop maturity
C. Increased methane emissions
D. More labor-intensive
Answer: B - Which two ministries have signed an MoU to collaborate on operating a special cell of Tele MANAS?
A) Ministry of Home Affairs and Ministry of Defence
B) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and Ministry of Defence
C) Ministry of Education and Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
D) Ministry of Labour and Employment and Ministry of Defence
Answer: B) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and Ministry of Defence - On which date was Tele MANAS launched?
A) January 26, 2022
B) October 10, 2022
C) December 25, 2022
D) March 8, 2022
Answer: B) October 10, 2022 - What is the main objective of Tele MANAS?
A) To provide educational support
B) To provide financial aid
C) To provide mental health support and care
D) To provide employment opportunities
Answer: C) To provide mental health support and care - How can individuals access Tele MANAS services?
A) Through a toll-free helpline number and a mobile app
B) By visiting a physical center
C) By sending an email
D) By attending a local community meeting
Answer: A) Through a toll-free helpline number and a mobile app - Which space agencies are collaborating on the TRISHNA mission?
A) ISRO and NASA
B) ISRO and CNES
C) ISRO and JAXA
D) ISRO and ESA
Answer: B) ISRO and CNES - What is the main aim of the TRISHNA mission?
A) To study ocean currents
B) To monitor water usage and management
C) To explore outer space
D) To provide satellite communication
Answer: B) To monitor water usage and management - In which orbit will TRISHNA be placed?
A) Geostationary Orbit (GEO)
B) Medium Earth Orbit (MEO)
C) Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
D) High Earth Orbit (HEO)
Answer: C) Low Earth Orbit (LEO) - When was NOTA first used in Indian elections?
A) 2004 Assembly elections
B) 2013 Assembly elections
C) 2019 General elections
D) 2021 Assembly elections
Answer: B) 2013 Assembly elections - What is the primary objective of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)?
A) To promote economic, security, cultural, and social cooperation
B) To conduct space research
C) To manage international trade
D) To provide global health services
Answer: A) To promote economic, security, cultural, and social cooperation - Which researchers discovered the novel protein “Neo”?
A) Stephen Tang and Samuel Sternberg
B) Marie Curie and Albert Einstein
C) Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla
D) James Watson and Francis Crick
Answer: A) Stephen Tang and Samuel Sternberg
