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- Why has the Forest Department in Gujarat begun translocating spotted deer and sambars from Gir Forest to Barda Wildlife Sanctuary?
A. To enhance the tourist attraction
B. To promote biodiversity
C. To enhance the long-term conservation of Asiatic lions
D. To reduce the population of deer in Gir Forest
Answer: C. To enhance the long-term conservation of Asiatic lions - Where is Barda Wildlife Sanctuary located?
A. Rajasthan
B. Gujarat
C. Madhya Pradesh
D. Maharashtra
Answer: B. Gujarat - Which rivers flow through Barda Wildlife Sanctuary?
A. Bileshvary River and Joghri River
B. Narmada River and Tapi River
C. Sabarmati River and Mahi River
D. Godavari River and Krishna River
Answer: A. Bileshvary River and Joghri River - Which dams are located in Barda Wildlife Sanctuary?
A. Sardar Sarovar Dam and Ukai Dam
B. Khambala Dam and Fodara Dam
C. Kadana Dam and Dharoi Dam
D. Dantiwada Dam and Panam Dam
Answer: B. Khambala Dam and Fodara Dam - Which ethnic communities are associated with Barda Wildlife Sanctuary?
A. Bhils and Gonds
B. Maldharis, Bharvads, Rabaris, Gadhvis
C. Meenas and Sahariyas
D. Todas and Badagas
Answer: B. Maldharis, Bharvads, Rabaris, Gadhvis - When was the Gir-Barda Project initiated?
A. 1969
B. 1979
C. 1989
D. 1999
Answer: B. 1979 - What is the aim of the Gir-Barda Project?
A. To develop Barda as a tourist spot
B. To establish a second home for the Asiatic lion
C. To promote agriculture in the region
D. To conserve the water resources
Answer: B. To establish a second home for the Asiatic lion - How many plant species are found in Barda Wildlife Sanctuary?
A. Over 150 species
B. Over 350 species
C. Over 650 species
D. Over 850 species
Answer: C. Over 650 species - Which of the following is not a common plant species in Barda Wildlife Sanctuary?
A. Rayan
B. Babul
C. Ber
D. Oak
Answer: D. Oak - Which of the following animals can be found in Barda Wildlife Sanctuary?
A. Leopard, Hyena, Wild boar
B. Tiger, Elephant, Rhinoceros
C. Panda, Kangaroo, Koala
D. Bear, Deer, Buffalo
Answer: A. Leopard, Hyena, Wild boar - Which rare and endangered birds are found in Barda Wildlife Sanctuary?
A. Spotted eagle and Crested hawk eagle
B. Bald eagle and Golden eagle
C. Parrot and Sparrow
D. Peacock and Pigeon
Answer: A. Spotted eagle and Crested hawk eagle - Which large herbivore is commonly seen in Barda Wildlife Sanctuary?
A. Elephant
B. Blue bull (Nilgai)
C. Giraffe
D. Bison
Answer: B. Blue bull (Nilgai) - Which carnivore is the primary focus of conservation efforts in Barda Wildlife Sanctuary?
A. Tiger
B. Asiatic lion
C. Snow leopard
D. Cheetah
Answer: B. Asiatic lion - Who inaugurated the Fast Track Immigration Trusted Traveller Programme (FTI-TTP) at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport?
A. Prime Minister of India
B. Union Home Minister
C. Minister of Civil Aviation
D. President of India
Answer: B. Union Home Minister - Which ministries are involved in the Fast Track Immigration Trusted Traveller Programme (FTI-TTP)?
A. Ministry of External Affairs, Ministry of Finance
B. Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of Civil Aviation, Bureau of Immigration
C. Ministry of Health, Ministry of Tourism
D. Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Commerce
Answer: B. Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of Civil Aviation, Bureau of Immigration - What is the primary objective of the FTI-TTP?
A. Promote tourism
B. Reduce congestion at airports by offering expedited emigration and immigration clearance for pre-verified travelers
C. Enhance security at airports
D. Improve airport facilities
Answer: B. Reduce congestion at airports by offering expedited emigration and immigration clearance for pre-verified travelers - Who published the World Investment Report 2024?
A. International Monetary Fund (IMF)
B. World Bank
C. United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
D. World Economic Forum (WEF)
Answer: C. United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) - Which Indian port ranked 19th in the Container Port Performance Index 2023?
A. Mundra Port
B. Visakhapatnam Port
C. Pipavav Port
D. Kamarajar Port
Answer: B. Visakhapatnam Port - Which organization released the State of Global Air (SoGA) report?
A. World Health Organization (WHO)
B. Health Effects Institute (HEI) in partnership with UNICEF
C. United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
D. International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
Answer: B. Health Effects Institute (HEI) in partnership with UNICEF - According to the State of Global Air (SoGA) report, which country accounts for 25% of global deaths due to air pollution?
A. China
B. United States
C. India
D. Brazil
Answer: C. India - What is the main objective of the Subhadra Yojana?
A) To provide free education to girls
B) To enhance financial stability for women
C) To promote health care facilities
D) To develop infrastructure in rural areas
Answer: B) To enhance financial stability for women - How much cash voucher will each woman receive under the Subhadra scheme?
A) Rs 10,000
B) Rs 25,000
C) Rs 50,000
D) Rs 1,00,000
Answer: C) Rs 50,000 - For how long can the cash voucher under the Subhadra scheme be encashed?
A) One year
B) Two years
C) Three years
D) Five years
Answer: B) Two years - Who announced the inclusion of all women in Odisha under the Subhadra scheme?
A) Chief Minister Mohan Majhi
B) Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan
C) Women & Child Development Minister Pravati Parida
D) Finance Minister Sudhir Kumar
Answer: C) Women & Child Development Minister Pravati Parida - Which state is implementing the Subhadra Yojana?
A) West Bengal
B) Odisha
C) Andhra Pradesh
D) Bihar
Answer: B) Odisha - How much additional funding was declared for the Maa Tarini Temple development?
A) Rs 10 crore
B) Rs 25 crore
C) Rs 50 crore
D) Rs 100 crore
Answer: C) Rs 50 crore - Where is the Maa Tarini Temple located?
A) Puri
B) Bhubaneswar
C) Ghatgaon
D) Cuttack
Answer: C) Ghatgaon - Which style of architecture does the Maa Tarini Temple showcase?
A) Dravidian
B) Nagara
C) Kalinga
D) Vesara
Answer: C) Kalinga - What material is primarily used in the construction of the Maa Tarini Temple?
A) Sandstone
B) Marble
C) Laterite stones and lime mortar
D) Granite
Answer: C) Laterite stones and lime mortar - What is housed in the sanctum sanctorum of the Maa Tarini Temple?
A) A silver chariot
B) A black stone idol of Maa Tarini
C) A golden statue of Lord Shiva
D) A bronze statue of Lord Vishnu
Answer: B) A black stone idol of Maa Tarini - Which district in Odisha was on high alert due to Japanese Encephalitis?
A) Cuttack
B) Puri
C) Angul
D) Bhadrak
Answer: C) Angul - Japanese Encephalitis virus belongs to which genus?
A) Alphavirus
B) Flavivirus
C) Orthomyxovirus
D) Rhabdovirus
Answer: B) Flavivirus - Where was the first case of Japanese Encephalitis documented?
A) China
B) India
C) Japan
D) Thailand
Answer: C) Japan - What percentage of Japanese Encephalitis infections result in severe clinical illness?
A) 1 in 100
B) 1 in 200
C) 1 in 250
D) 1 in 500
Answer: C) 1 in 250 - Is there an antiviral treatment available for Japanese Encephalitis?
A) Yes
B) No
Answer: B) No - Who announced the process to appoint a full-time Chief Administrator for SJTA?
A) Chief Minister Mohan Majhi
B) Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan
C) Women & Child Development Minister Pravati Parida
D) Finance Minister Sudhir Kumar
Answer: B) Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan - When did the Supreme Court issue the interim order regarding the SJTA?
A) 2015
B) 2017
C) 2019
D) 2021
Answer: C) 2019 - Which century’s shrine does the SJTA manage?
A) 10th century
B) 11th century
C) 12th century
D) 13th century
Answer: C) 12th century - What is the primary responsibility of the Chief Administrator of SJTA?
A) Managing temple finances
B) Overseeing temple rituals
C) Administering the Shree Jagannath Temple
D) Promoting tourism
Answer: C) Administering the Shree Jagannath Temple - What is the role of senior IAS officers in the context of SJTA?
A) They typically hold additional responsibilities
B) They are solely focused on temple administration
C) They are only involved during festivals
D) They manage external relations
Answer: A) They typically hold additional responsibilities - Why are critical minerals essential for the economy and national security?
a) They are abundant in all countries.
b) They have no supply chain risks.
c) They are used in critical technologies and have supply chain vulnerabilities.
d) They are non-renewable resources.
Answer: c) They are used in critical technologies and have supply chain vulnerabilities. - Which mineral is crucial for battery production in electric vehicles?
a) Phosphorite
b) Lithium
c) Graphite
d) Nickel
Answer: b) Lithium - What are the primary uses of graphite?
a) Fertilizers and pesticides
b) Batteries, lubricants, and refractory materials
c) Jewelry and decorative items
d) Construction materials
Answer: b) Batteries, lubricants, and refractory materials - What is the significant application of manganese?
a) Textile manufacturing
b) Steel production and battery manufacturing
c) Food preservation
d) Water purification
Answer: b) Steel production and battery manufacturing - Which mineral group is extensively used in electronics and renewable energy technologies?
a) Rare Earth Elements
b) Phosphorite
c) Cobalt
d) Graphite
Answer: a) Rare Earth Elements - What are the main supply chain risks associated with critical minerals?
a) Excessive production costs
b) Geopolitical tensions and concentration of supply
c) High demand with low consumption
d) Lack of technological applications
Answer: b) Geopolitical tensions and concentration of supply - When was IPBES established?
a) 2000
b) 2008
c) 2012
d) 2016
Answer: c) 2012 - What is the primary purpose of IPBES?
a) To promote global trade agreements
b) To strengthen the science-policy interface for biodiversity and ecosystem services
c) To regulate international financial markets
d) To oversee global climate change treaties
Answer: b) To strengthen the science-policy interface for biodiversity and ecosystem services - Which organization provides secretariat services to IPBES?
a) UNESCO
b) UNEP
c) WHO
d) FAO
Answer: b) UNEP - Where is the IPBES Secretariat located?
a) New York, USA
b) Geneva, Switzerland
c) Bonn, Germany
d) Paris, France
Answer: c) Bonn, Germany - What is the current IUCN Red List status of the Iberian lynx?
a) Endangered
b) Vulnerable
c) Critically Endangered
d) Extinct
Answer: b) Vulnerable - What are the characteristic features of the Iberian lynx?
a) Short ears and long tail
b) Pointy ears, long legs, and leopard-like spotted fur
c) Striped fur and long whiskers
d) Bushy tail and round face
Answer: b) Pointy ears, long legs, and leopard-like spotted fur - What is the primary prey of the Iberian lynx?
a) Deer
b) Birds
c) Rabbits
d) Fish
Answer: c) Rabbits - What is the purpose of the e-Samridhi portal?
a) To register farmers for government procurement of pulses at MSP
b) To facilitate online banking for farmers
c) To provide weather forecasts
d) To sell agricultural equipment
Answer: a) To register farmers for government procurement of pulses at MSP - Through which organizations was the e-Samridhi portal launched?
a) ICAR and NABARD
b) NAFED and NCCF
c) FCI and SFAC
d) APEDA and TRIFED
Answer: b) NAFED and NCCF - Who makes payments directly to farmers under the e-Samridhi portal?
a) State Governments
b) Primary Agricultural Credit Societies
c) NAFED
d) FPOs
Answer: c) NAFED - In which year was the Indus Water Treaty signed?
a) 1947
b) 1950
c) 1960
d) 1970
Answer: c) 1960 - Which countries are signatories to the Indus Water Treaty?
a) India and China
b) India and Pakistan
c) India and Nepal
d) India and Bangladesh
Answer: b) India and Pakistan - Which rivers does the Indus Water Treaty govern?
a) Ganges, Yamuna, and Brahmaputra
b) Godavari, Krishna, and Cauvery
c) Indus, Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej
d) Narmada, Tapti, and Mahi
Answer: c) Indus, Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej - Which commission was established by the Indus Water Treaty?
a) Permanent Indus Commission
b) Indo-Pak Water Commission
c) Indus Basin Development Commission
d) Indus River Management Authority
Answer: a) Permanent Indus Commission - When was the International Sugar Organization (ISO) founded?
a) 1958
b) 1968
c) 1978
d) 1988
Answer: b) 1968 - What is the main focus of the ISO’s work related to biofuels?
a) Biodiesel
b) Bioethanol
c) Biomethane
d) Biohydrogen
Answer: b) Bioethanol - Where are the headquarters of the ISO located?
a) New York
b) Geneva
c) Paris
d) London
Answer: d) London - How many countries approximately are members of the ISO?
a) 50
b) 65
c) 85
d) 105
Answer: c) 85 - What percentage of global sugar production is represented by the ISO member countries?
a) 60%
b) 70%
c) 80%
d) 90%
Answer: d) 90% - What is the primary function of the ISO in the global sugar market?
a) Price setting
b) Export regulations
c) International cooperation and information dissemination
d) Import regulations
Answer: c) International cooperation and information dissemination - Which international agreement does the ISO administer?
a) 1992 International Sugar Agreement (ISA)
b) 1995 International Trade Agreement (ITA)
c) 2001 Global Sugar Trade Pact (GSTP)
d) 2005 Sugar Regulation Treaty (SRT)
Answer: a) 1992 International Sugar Agreement (ISA) - What kind of forum does the ISO provide for its member countries?
a) Cultural exchange
b) Economic aid
c) Intergovernmental consultations on sugar
d) Technical training
Answer: c) Intergovernmental consultations on sugar - In addition to sugar, what other sweeteners does the ISO provide information about?
a) Honey
b) Artificial sweeteners
c) Natural sweeteners
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above - What significant event is India hosting in June 2024 related to the ISO?
a) 60th ISO Council Meeting
b) 62nd ISO Council Meeting
c) 64th ISO Council Meeting
d) 66th ISO Council Meeting
Answer: c) 64th ISO Council Meeting - Which sector does the ISO’s biofuels work primarily relate to?
a) Corn
b) Wheat
c) Sugarcane
d) Soybean
Answer: c) Sugarcane - What is one of the key mandates of the ISO?
a) Regulate global sugar prices
b) Promote increased demand for sugar
c) Provide subsidies to sugar producers
d) Conduct sugar trade negotiations
Answer: b) Promote increased demand for sugar - How does the ISO support the global sugar economy?
a) By imposing tariffs on non-member countries
b) By facilitating trade and sharing market information
c) By setting production quotas
d) By providing financial loans to sugar mills
Answer: b) By facilitating trade and sharing market information - Which of the following is a focus area of the ISO?
a) Renewable energy projects
b) Biotechnology research
c) Trade and market analysis
d) Financial auditing of sugar companies
Answer: c) Trade and market analysis - What does the ISO promote regarding sugar?
a) Increased sugar prices
b) Non-traditional uses of sugar
c) Sugar import restrictions
d) Exclusive trade agreements
Answer: b) Non-traditional uses of sugar - What is a significant part of the ISO’s role in the sugar market?
a) Enforcing sugar quality standards
b) Hosting international sugar conferences
c) Distributing market information to facilitate trade
d) Regulating sugarcane production
Answer: c) Distributing market information to facilitate trade - What does the ISO’s administration of the 1992 ISA entail?
a) Monitoring compliance and implementing provisions
b) Setting international sugar prices
c) Providing financial aid to sugar producers
d) Regulating sugar imports and exports
Answer: a) Monitoring compliance and implementing provisions - Which country is NOT a member of the ISO?
a) India
b) Brazil
c) China
d) Iceland
Answer: d) Iceland - What is the ISO’s role in intergovernmental consultations?
a) Mediating trade disputes
b) Facilitating discussions on sugar policies and strategies
c) Drafting national sugar regulations
d) Implementing global sugar tariffs
Answer: b) Facilitating discussions on sugar policies and strategies - What type of organization is the ISO affiliated with?
a) World Trade Organization (WTO)
b) United Nations (UN)
c) International Monetary Fund (IMF)
d) World Health Organization (WHO)
Answer: b) United Nations (UN) - What is Nabajouban Besha?
A) A festival celebrated for new harvest
B) A ritual where deities appear in new youthful attire
C) A dance form in Odisha
D) A local Odisha attire style
Answer: B - Why will devotees miss the Nabajouban Besha this year?
A) Due to temple renovations
B) Due to changes in the temple schedule
C) Due to a shortage of funds
D) Due to a natural calamity
Answer: B - How many days was the ‘anasar’ period reduced to this year?
A) 10 days
B) 11 days
C) 12 days
D) 13 days
Answer: D - When do deities usually appear in new attire before the Rath Yatra?
A) One week before
B) On the day of Rath Yatra
C) A day before Rath Yatra
D) On the new moon day
Answer: C
Odisha Government’s Plans to Ban Liquor - Which minister announced the plan to make Odisha liquor-free?
A) Chief Minister of Odisha
B) Finance Minister
C) Social Security Minister
D) Health Minister
Answer: C - On which day was the announcement about the liquor ban made?
A) World Health Day
B) International Day Against Drug Abuse
C) Independence Day
D) Republic Day
Answer: B - Which state has been dry since 1960 due to the Bombay Prohibition Act?
A) Bihar
B) Gujarat
C) Nagaland
D) Punjab
Answer: B - What does Article 47 of the Indian Constitution state about intoxicating drinks and drugs?
A) They should be freely available
B) Their consumption should be promoted for medicinal purposes
C) The State shall endeavor to bring about prohibition of their consumption except for medicinal purposes
D) The State should manufacture and sell them
Answer: C - Which institutions signed an MoU for studying thunderstorms and lightning?
A) IIT Bhubaneswar and IMD
B) SOA University and IITM
C) NIT Rourkela and ISRO
D) Utkal University and ICMR
Answer: B - For how many years will the SOA and IITM collaboration last?
A) 2 years
B) 3 years
C) 5 years
D) 10 years
Answer: C - How many new lightning detection locations will be added in Odisha?
A) 2
B) 4
C) 6
D) 8
Answer: B - Which location is NOT included in the new lightning detection sites?
A) Berhampur
B) Keonjhar
C) Balangir
D) Cuttack
Answer: D - What is the aim of integrating DAMINI network with state government systems?
A) Increase rainfall prediction accuracy
B) Create awareness to reduce lightning-related casualties
C) Enhance agricultural output
D) Improve road infrastructure
Answer: B
Pangolin Conservation - Which animal was released with a tracking device in Similipal Tiger Reserve?
A) Tiger
B) Elephant
C) Pangolin
D) Leopard
Answer: C - What is the purpose of releasing the pangolin with a tracking device?
A) To track its migration patterns
B) To study its behavior and habitat utilization
C) To increase its population
D) To train it for anti-poaching activities
Answer: B - What tools are being used to monitor the pangolin?
A) GPS collars
B) Trap cameras and VHF signal receivers
C) Drones
D) Satellite imaging
Answer: B - Under which schedule of the Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act is the Indian Pangolin protected?
A) Schedule-I
B) Schedule-II
C) Schedule-III
D) Schedule-IV
Answer: A - Which organization listed the Indian Pangolin as ‘Critically Endangered’?
A) WWF
B) UNEP
C) IUCN
D) CITES
Answer: C - What is the key objective of the data gathered from monitoring the pangolin?
A) To find new habitats for relocation
B) To enhance conservation efforts
C) To sell the data for funding
D) To promote ecotourism
Answer: B - Which continents are pangolins native to?
A) Asia and Africa
B) Europe and Asia
C) Australia and South America
D) North America and Africa
Answer: A - Why was the Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the news recently?
A) A new legislation was passed regarding the LoP’s powers.
B) A new LoP was appointed in the Rajya Sabha.
C) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was appointed as the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha.
D) The position of LoP was abolished.
Answer: C - Who is eligible to be the Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha?
A) Any member of the Parliament.
B) The leader of the largest party in government.
C) The leader of the largest opposition party with at least 10% of the total seats in the Lok Sabha.
D) A former Prime Minister.
Answer: C - What happens if no party meets the eligibility criteria for the LoP in the Lok Sabha?
A) The Speaker appoints a member to the position.
B) The position remains vacant.
C) The Prime Minister nominates an LoP.
D) The President of India appoints an LoP.
Answer: B - Which act officially recognized the position of Leader of Opposition in the Indian Parliament?
A) The Government of India Act, 1935.
B) The Representation of the People Act, 1950.
C) The Salary and Allowances of Leaders of Opposition in Parliament Act, 1977.
D) The Parliament (Prevention of Disqualification) Act, 1959.
Answer: C - The Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha is equivalent in status and remuneration to which position?
A) The Prime Minister.
B) A Cabinet Minister.
C) The Chief Justice of India.
D) The Speaker of the Lok Sabha.
Answer: B - What significant role does the Leader of Opposition play in the parliamentary committees?
A) Chairing the Finance Committee.
B) Chairing the Public Accounts Committee.
C) Participating in high-level selection committees for constitutional posts.
D) Chairing the Estimates Committee.
Answer: C - Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha?
A) Acting as a key spokesperson for the opposition.
B) Ensuring the views of the opposition are presented during debates.
C) Formulating government policies.
D) Scrutinizing government activities.
Answer: C - In which year was the Leader of Opposition position officially recognized in Indian Parliament?
A) 1952
B) 1967
C) 1977
D) 1980
Answer: C - What is the minimum percentage of total seats in the Lok Sabha required for a party to qualify for the LoP position?
A) 5%
B) 7%
C) 10%
D) 12%
Answer: C - Who appoints the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha?
A) The President of India.
B) The Prime Minister.
C) The Speaker of the Lok Sabha.
D) The Election Commission of India.
Answer: C - Which ministry is responsible for overseeing the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM)?
A) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
B) Ministry of Jal Shakti.
C) Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare.
D) Ministry of Rural Development.
Answer: B - When was the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) launched?
A) August 15, 2017.
B) August 15, 2018.
C) August 15, 2019.
D) August 15, 2020.
Answer: C - What is the primary objective of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM)?
A) To provide employment in rural areas.
B) To provide safe and adequate drinking water through individual household tap connections by 2024 to all rural households.
C) To promote irrigation for agriculture.
D) To build dams and reservoirs.
Answer: B - What is the target water supply per person per day under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM)?
A) 35 liters.
B) 45 liters.
C) 55 liters.
D) 65 liters.
Answer: C - What percentage of funding for the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) is provided by the Central Government for plain areas?
A) 50%
B) 60%
C) 70%
D) 90%
Answer: A - Where is the Bannerghatta Biological Park (BBP) located?
A) Mumbai, Maharashtra.
B) Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
C) Bengaluru, Karnataka.
D) Hyderabad, Telangana.
Answer: C - In which year did Bannerghatta become a biological park?
A) 1971
B) 1985
C) 1995
D) 2002
Answer: D - Which of the following features is part of the Butterfly Park at BBP?
A) A zoo.
B) A butterfly conservatory, museum, and audiovisual room.
C) An aquarium.
D) A botanical garden.
Answer: B - Which ancient dynasty was Srikakulam a part of?
A) Maurya Dynasty.
B) Gupta Dynasty.
C) Kalinga Dynasty.
D) Mughal Dynasty.
Answer: C - The Suryanarayana Swamy Temple in Arasavalli is dedicated to which deity?
A) Lord Shiva.
B) Lord Vishnu.
C) The Sun God.
D) Goddess Durga.
Answer: C - What is the primary objective of the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network Systems (CCTNS)?
A. To create a single source of truth for crime and criminal data
B. To enhance police recruitment processes
C. To develop new criminal laws
D. To implement a new policing strategy
Answer: A. To create a single source of truth for crime and criminal data - When was the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network Systems (CCTNS) launched?
A. 2005
B. 2007
C. 2009
D. 2011
Answer: C. 2009 - What is the primary function of the eSakshya (e-evidence) app developed by the Ministry of Home Affairs?
A. To enhance police training programs
B. To assist in digital recording and management of crime scene evidence
C. To monitor police activities
D. To implement community policing
Answer: B. To assist in digital recording and management of crime scene evidence - Which Indian administrative unit recently achieved full functional literacy under the ULLAS-Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram?
A. Delhi
B. Ladakh
C. Kerala
D. Goa
Answer: B. Ladakh - What is the main goal of the ULLAS-Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram?
A. To promote digital literacy
B. To achieve universal functional literacy in India
C. To reform higher education
D. To implement vocational training programs
Answer: B. To achieve universal functional literacy in India - The Space MAITRI Mission is a collaboration between which two countries?
A. India and the USA
B. India and Russia
C. India and Australia
D. India and Japan
Answer: C. India and Australia - Under the Space MAITRI Mission, what notable project is planned for 2026?
A. Launch of the SpaceX Starship
B. Deployment of the International Space Station
C. Launch of Australia’s Space Machines Company’s Optimus spacecraft
D. Establishment of a lunar base
Answer: C. Launch of Australia’s Space Machines Company’s Optimus spacecraft - Which organization releases the annual World Drug Report?
A. World Health Organization (WHO)
B. United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)
C. Interpol
D. International Narcotics Control Board (INCB)
Answer: B. United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) - What is the focus of the 2024 campaign for the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking?
A. Promoting traditional medicine
B. Encouraging zero tolerance for drug use
C. Emphasizing drug policies based on science, research, human rights, compassion, and understanding social, economic, and health implications of drug use
D. Increasing penalties for drug traffickers
Answer: C. Emphasizing drug policies based on science, research, human rights, compassion, and understanding social, economic, and health implications of drug use - Which synthetic opioids have emerged as a new threat according to the World Drug Report 2024?
A. Fentanyl analogs
B. Benzodiazepines
C. Nitazenes
D. Barbiturates
Answer: C. Nitazenes
