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- What is the new name of Port Blair, announced on September 13, 2024?
(a) Srivijaya Nagar
(b) Sri Vijaya Puram
(c) Vijaya Nagaram
(d) Andaman Puram
Ans: (b) Sri Vijaya Puram - Port Blair was originally named after which of the following individuals?
(a) Archibald Blair
(b) William Pitt
(c) James Cook
(d) Lord Dalhousie
Ans: (a) Archibald Blair - Which Chola emperor used the Andaman Islands as a naval base during his campaign against Srivijaya?
(a) Rajaraja Chola I
(b) Rajendra Chola I
(c) Aditya Chola I
(d) Karikala Chola
Ans: (b) Rajendra Chola I - The term ‘Ma-Nakkavaram,’ which later evolved into ‘Nicobar,’ was referred to by the Cholas during which campaign?
(a) Invasion of Srivijaya
(b) Invasion of the Maldives
(c) Expedition to Lanka
(d) Battle of Takkolam
Ans: (a) Invasion of Srivijaya - What was one of the significant outcomes of Rajendra Chola I’s campaign against Srivijaya?
(a) Establishment of a new capital
(b) Capture of the Srivijayan king
(c) Alliance with Southeast Asian powers
(d) Defeat at sea
Ans: (b) Capture of the Srivijayan king - The Saarthi app, introduced by the ONDC, is primarily designed to assist which of the following?
(a) Local governments
(b) Businesses
(c) Consumers
(d) NGOs
Ans: (b) Businesses - Which of the following features is not currently supported by Saarthi?
(a) Real-time translation
(b) Voice recognition
(c) Augmented reality
(d) Transliteration
Ans: (c) Augmented reality - Saarthi offers multilingual support in how many languages initially?
(a) 3
(b) 4
(c) 5
(d) 10
Ans: (c) 5 - Saarthi app was co-developed with which of the following language technology initiatives?
(a) Digital India
(b) Bhashini
(c) BharatNet
(d) NITI Aayog
Ans: (b) Bhashini - Which of the following languages is not currently supported by the Saarthi app?
(a) Hindi
(b) Tamil
(c) Telugu
(d) Bangla
Ans: (c) Telugu - MCQs on INDUS-X Summit
The third edition of the INDUS-X Summit was held in which location?
(a) New Delhi, India
(b) New York, United States
(c) Stanford, California
(d) London, United Kingdom
Ans: (c) Stanford, California - The INDUS-X Summit is a joint initiative between the U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) and which university?
(a) Harvard University
(b) Stanford University
(c) MIT
(d) University of Chicago
Ans: (b) Stanford University - Which of the following was one of the key outcomes of the third INDUS-X Summit?
(a) Opening a new defence base
(b) Release of the INDUS-X Impact Report
(c) Launching a new defence technology
(d) Initiating peace talks between countries
Ans: (b) Release of the INDUS-X Impact Report - The INDUS-X Summit is primarily focused on innovations in which sector?
(a) Agriculture
(b) Defence
(c) Technology
(d) Healthcare
Ans: (b) Defence - What percentage of crude oil production in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico was shut down due to Hurricane Francine?
(a) 25%
(b) 42%
(c) 53%
(d) 75%
Ans: (b) 42% - The Gulf of Mexico is connected to the Atlantic Ocean via which of the following?
(a) Panama Canal
(b) Straits of Florida
(c) Bering Strait
(d) Suez Canal
Ans: (b) Straits of Florida - Which of the following is a significant economic activity in the Gulf of Mexico?
(a) Tourism
(b) Coal mining
(c) Shipbuilding
(d) Dairy farming
Ans: (a) Tourism - Approximately what percentage of natural gas output was suspended due to Hurricane Francine in the Gulf of Mexico?
(a) 42%
(b) 35%
(c) 53%
(d) 25%
Ans: (c) 53% - Tardigrades, also known as water bears, are best known for their ability to survive extreme conditions through which of the following processes?
(a) Metamorphosis
(b) Hibernation
(c) Cryptobiosis
(d) Regeneration
Ans: (c) Cryptobiosis - What type of habitat do tardigrades typically thrive in?
(a) Deserts
(b) Forests
(c) Moist environments such as mosses and lichens
(d) Saltwater oceans
Ans: (c) Moist environments such as mosses and lichens - The ‘Mo School Abhiyan’ has been renamed as:
(a) Shiksha Setu Abhiyan
(b) Panchasakha Sikhya Setu
(c) Odisha Shiksha Vikas
(d) Gyan Setu Yojana
Ans: (b) Panchasakha Sikhya Setu - How much budget has the Odisha government allocated for the ‘Panchasakha Sikhya Setu’ initiative in this financial year?
(a) Rs 200 crore
(b) Rs 150 crore
(c) Rs 332 crore
(d) Rs 400 crore
Ans: (c) Rs 332 crore - When was the ‘Mo School Abhiyan’ originally launched?
(a) November 14, 2015
(b) November 14, 2017
(c) November 14, 2018
(d) November 14, 2016
Ans: (b) November 14, 2017 - The ‘Mo School Abhiyan’ aims to:
(a) Promote digital education
(b) Revamp private schools
(c) Revamp government and government-aided schools
(d) Introduce vocational courses in schools
Ans: (c) Revamp government and government-aided schools - Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban 2.0 (PMAY-U 2.0) aims to provide financial assistance to which groups?
(a) Upper-Middle Class
(b) Farmers
(c) EWS, LIG, and MIG families
(d) All sections of society
Ans: (c) EWS, LIG, and MIG families - What is the financial assistance limit for the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) under PMAY-U 2.0?
(a) ₹2.67 lakh
(b) ₹5 lakh
(c) ₹3.35 lakh
(d) ₹4.5 lakh
Ans: (a) ₹2.67 lakh - PM Modi will visit Odisha to roll out which women-centric scheme?
(a) Nari Shakti Yojana
(b) Beti Bachao Beti Padhao
(c) Subhadra Scheme
(d) Mahila Samridhi Yojana
Ans: (c) Subhadra Scheme - Which university in Odisha is conducting a study on human-wildlife conflict in the Eastern Ghats?
(a) Utkal University
(b) Ravenshaw University
(c) Berhampur University
(d) Sambalpur University
Ans: (c) Berhampur University - The study on human-wildlife conflict in the Eastern Ghats focuses on conflicts with which animals?
(a) Tigers and Elephants
(b) Leopards, Blackbucks, Elephants, and Snakes
(c) Bears and Wolves
(d) Crocodiles and Birds
Ans: (b) Leopards, Blackbucks, Elephants, and Snakes - Who is funding the five-year study on human-wildlife conflict in the Eastern Ghats?
(a) Ministry of Environment
(b) Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR)
(c) World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
(d) Government of Odisha
Ans: (b) Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) - Which district in Odisha has tribal communities demanding the implementation of the PESA Act?
(a) Kalahandi
(b) Malkangiri
(c) Puri
(d) Bhadrak
Ans: (b) Malkangiri - What does the PESA Act stand for?
(a) Panchayati Empowerment and Social Assistance
(b) Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act
(c) People’s Environmental and Social Act
(d) Panchayat Employment and Social Act
Ans: (b) Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act - The PESA Act extends the provisions of which part of the Constitution to Scheduled Areas?
(a) Part VII
(b) Part IX
(c) Part XII
(d) Part XI
Ans: (b) Part IX - One of the key features of the PESA Act is that it:
(a) Extends urban development schemes to rural areas
(b) Gives significant power to Gram Sabhas in decision-making
(c) Provides free education to tribal children
(d) Reserves government jobs for tribal communities
Ans: (b) Gives significant power to Gram Sabhas in decision-making - Which of the following states is NOT covered under the PESA Act?
(a) Gujarat
(b) Kerala
(c) Odisha
(d) Jharkhand
Ans: (b) Kerala - Which of the following rights is protected under the PESA Act?
(a) Right to free electricity
(b) Customary rights over land, forest, and water
(c) Right to employment in government sectors
(d) Free healthcare services
Ans: (b) Customary rights over land, forest, and water - Which of the following matters requires consultation with Gram Sabhas under the PESA Act?
(a) Appointment of village teachers
(b) Land acquisition and resettlement
(c) Allocation of government jobs
(d) Sanctioning of housing loans
Ans: (b) Land acquisition and resettlement - How many states in India have significant Scheduled Areas where the PESA Act is applicable?
(a) 8
(b) 12
(c) 10
(d) 15
Ans: (c) 10 - Which of the following is NOT a target group for the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U) 2.0?
(a) Economically Weaker Section (EWS)
(b) Low Income Group (LIG)
(c) Middle Income Group (MIG)
(d) High Income Group (HIG)
Ans: (d) High Income Group (HIG) - In which city was the 47th WorldSkills Competition held in 2024?
(a) Paris
(b) Lyon
(c) Marseille
(d) Nice
Ans: (b) Lyon - Amaresh Kumar Sahu won a Bronze Medal at the 47th WorldSkills Competition in which category?
(a) Water Technology
(b) Renewable Energy
(c) Electrical Installations
(d) Information Technology
Ans: (b) Renewable Energy - Gedela Akhil earned a Medallion for Excellence in which category during the 47th WorldSkills Competition?
(a) Automotive Technology
(b) Water Technology
(c) Cloud Computing
(d) Construction Technology
Ans: (b) Water Technology - The 47th WorldSkills Competition took place between which dates in 2024?
(a) September 5-10
(b) September 10-15
(c) September 15-20
(d) September 20-25
Ans: (b) September 10-15 - What is the total investment allocated for railway projects inaugurated by PM Modi in Odisha in September 2024?
(a) ₹2871 crores
(b) ₹3000 crores
(c) ₹2000 crores
(d) ₹2500 crores
Ans: (a) ₹2871 crores - The Lanjigarh Road-Ambadola-Doikallu Railway Section is part of which major railway project?
(a) Bondamunda-Ranchi Doubling Project
(b) Koraput-Singapur Road Project
(c) Vizianagaram-Titilagarh 3rd Line
(d) Bhadrak-Cuttack Line
Ans: (c) Vizianagaram-Titilagarh 3rd Line - How long is the Dhenkanal-Sadashibapur-Hindol Road Railway Section?
(a) 22.94 KM
(b) 40.62 KM
(c) 25.394 KM
(d) 12.5 KM
Ans: (b) 40.62 KM - The Bhitarkanika National Park is located in which district of Odisha?
(a) Ganjam
(b) Kendrapara
(c) Sundargarh
(d) Puri
Ans: (b) Kendrapara - What is the total area covered by Bhitarkanika National Park?
(a) 672 km²
(b) 145 km²
(c) 300 km²
(d) 500 km²
Ans: (b) 145 km² - Bhitarkanika National Park is the second-largest mangrove ecosystem in India after which location?
(a) Sundarbans
(b) Pichavaram
(c) Mahanadi Delta
(d) Kaveri Delta
Ans: (a) Sundarbans - How many bird species were counted during the 2024 census in Bhitarkanika National Park?
(a) 5
(b) 10
(c) 15
(d) 20
Ans: (b) 10 - How many birds were sighted in Bhitarkanika National Park during the 2024 census?
(a) 123,867
(b) 130,123
(c) 135,000
(d) 140,123
Ans: (b) 130,123 - Which river does not inundate Bhitarkanika National Park?
(a) Brahmani
(b) Baitarani
(c) Godavari
(d) Dhamra
Ans: (c) Godavari - Which of the following species is the largest congregation found in Bhitarkanika National Park?
(a) Saltwater Crocodile
(b) Bengal Tiger
(c) Indian Elephant
(d) Indian Rhino
Ans: (a) Saltwater Crocodile - Bhitarkanika is a major nesting ground for which endangered species on Gahirmatha Beach?
(a) Green Sea Turtle
(b) Leatherback Turtle
(c) Olive Ridley Sea Turtle
(d) Hawksbill Turtle
Ans: (c) Olive Ridley Sea Turtle - What is the main feature of the Laxmipur Road-Singaram-Tikiri Railway Section?
(a) Part of a coastal line
(b) A section of the Koraput-Singapur Road
(c) A cross-border link to Andhra Pradesh
(d) The longest section in Odisha
Ans: (b) A section of the Koraput-Singapur Road - How many nests were counted in the Bhitarkanika National Park census of 2024?
(a) 10,000
(b) 20,000
(c) 27,282
(d) 35,000
Ans: (c) 27,282 - Which wildlife species is not commonly found in Bhitarkanika National Park?
(a) Water Monitor Lizards
(b) Wild Boar
(c) Snow Leopard
(d) Spotted Deer
Ans: (c) Snow Leopard - Bhitarkanika National Park is surrounded by which wildlife sanctuary?
(a) Simlipal Wildlife Sanctuary
(b) Nandankanan Wildlife Sanctuary
(c) Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary
(d) Chilika Wildlife Sanctuary
Ans: (c) Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary - How many railway sections were dedicated to the nation by the PM in Odisha in September 2024?
(a) 3
(b) 4
(c) 5
(d) 6
Ans: (b) 4 - What is the primary objective of the Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (PM-USHA)? (a) To enhance the quality and accessibility of higher education
(b) To provide free meals to students
(c) To build more roads in rural areas
(d) To develop urban infrastructure
Ans: (a) To enhance the quality and accessibility of higher education - In which year was the Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (PM-USHA) launched?
(a) 2010
(b) 2013
(c) 2015
(d) 2018
Ans: (b) 2013 - What does PM-USHA prioritize while implementing its initiatives?
(a) Coastal districts
(b) Low-income groups
(c) Focus districts with low gender parity and GER
(d) Mega cities
Ans: (c) Focus districts with low gender parity and GER - Which species were reintroduced in Balukhand and Chandaka sanctuaries for conservation?
(a) Lions and Tigers
(b) Elephants and Rhinos
(c) Blackbucks and Sambar deer
(d) Leopards and Wolves
Ans: (c) Blackbucks and Sambar deer - The blackbuck is native to which countries?
(a) India and Nepal
(b) India and Pakistan
(c) India and Sri Lanka
(d) India and Bangladesh
Ans: (a) India and Nepal - What is the IUCN status of the blackbuck?
(a) Endangered
(b) Critically Endangered
(c) Vulnerable
(d) Least Concerned
Ans: (d) Least Concerned - What is the coat color of male blackbucks?
(a) White with brown spots
(b) Dark brown with black stripes
(c) Black with a white underbelly and legs
(d) Golden-brown with red spots
Ans: (c) Black with a white underbelly and legs - The Nuakhai festival is primarily celebrated in which part of Odisha?
(a) Northern Odisha
(b) Southern Odisha
(c) Eastern Odisha
(d) Western Odisha
Ans: (d) Western Odisha - What does the Nuakhai festival symbolize?
(a) The beginning of spring
(b) The arrival of monsoon
(c) The arrival of the new rice crop
(d) The end of the harvest season
Ans: (c) The arrival of the new rice crop - In which country was the documentary on Jhurimal’s collective Nuakhai tradition recently screened?
(a) India
(b) Australia
(c) United States
(d) United Kingdom
Ans: (c) United States - Which organization signed an MoU with the Odisha government to implement PM-USHA?
(a) Ministry of Finance
(b) Ministry of Education
(c) Ministry of Health
(d) Ministry of Rural Development
Ans: (b) Ministry of Education - The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PM-USHA) is associated with which sector?
(a) Agriculture
(b) Higher Education
(c) Urban Housing
(d) Defense
Ans: (b) Higher Education - What is the primary feature of the Nuakhai festival?
(a) Religious rituals
(b) New Year celebrations
(c) Harvesting of new crops
(d) The start of winter season
Ans: (c) Harvesting of new crops - What type of missile was successfully test-fired off the Odisha coast recently?
(a) Surface-to-surface missile
(b) Anti-tank missile
(c) Surface-to-air missile
(d) Air-to-air missile
Ans: (c) Surface-to-air missile - How are blackbucks characterized in terms of their social behavior?
(a) Solitary and nocturnal
(b) Aggressive and territorial
(c) Diurnal and social
(d) Carnivorous and solitary
Ans: (c) Diurnal and social - What is the main goal of reintroducing blackbucks in Balukhand sanctuary?
(a) Increase tourism
(b) To revive their population
(c) Scientific research
(d) Eradicate invasive species
Ans: (b) To revive their population - Nuakhai is celebrated during which lunar fortnight month?
(a) Bhadrapada
(b) Chaitra
(c) Vaisakha
(d) Kartika
Ans: (a) Bhadrapada - What was the significance of the two-day missile test off Odisha coast?
(a) Development of anti-satellite capabilities
(b) Demonstration of India’s advanced missile technology
(c) Naval warfare drills
(d) Coastal protection system trials
Ans: (b) Demonstration of India’s advanced missile technology - In PM-USHA, special attention is given to which vulnerable groups?
(a) Farmers and laborers
(b) Girls, transgenders, SCs, STs, and OBCs
(c) Corporate employees
(d) Industrial workers
Ans: (b) Girls, transgenders, SCs, STs, and OBCs - What type of horns do both male and female blackbucks possess?
(a) Straight
(b) Curved
(c) Spiral
(d) None
Ans: (c) Spiral. - What is the main objective of the Kavach safety system?
(a) Speeding up trains
(b) Preventing train collisions
(c) Improving train fuel efficiency
(d) Reducing ticket prices
Ans: (b) Preventing train collisions - Which of the following is NOT a function of Kavach?
(a) Collision prevention
(b) Speed control
(c) Ticket verification
(d) Emergency braking
Ans: (c) Ticket verification - Kavach prevents signal overlapping by:
(a) Automatically stopping trains at every signal
(b) Preventing trains from entering sections of track that are not clear
(c) Speeding up trains in clear sections
(d) None of the above
Ans: (b) Preventing trains from entering sections of track that are not clear - Which part of India will implement the Kavach system on its railway network?
(a) West Central Railway
(b) East Coast Railway
(c) Northern Railway
(d) Southern Railway
Ans: (b) East Coast Railway - What is the function of the emergency braking feature in Kavach?
(a) It accelerates the train when needed
(b) It manually stops the train by driver intervention
(c) It automatically applies brakes in case of danger
(d) It maintains a constant speed for the train
Ans: (c) It automatically applies brakes in case of danger - The ‘One Nation, One Election’ initiative proposes to synchronize elections for:
(a) Local bodies and state assemblies
(b) Lok Sabha and municipal elections
(c) Lok Sabha and state assemblies
(d) Panchayats and state assemblies
Ans: (c) Lok Sabha and state assemblies - Who chaired the report on ‘One Nation, One Election’ recently approved by the Union Cabinet?
(a) Former President Ram Nath Kovind
(b) Prime Minister Narendra Modi
(c) Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh
(d) Former President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
Ans: (a) Former President Ram Nath Kovind - The main aim of the ‘One Nation, One Election’ initiative is to:
(a) Increase election frequency
(b) Reduce disruptions caused by frequent elections
(c) Introduce online voting systems
(d) Eliminate state-level elections
Ans: (b) Reduce disruptions caused by frequent elections - What is the Minimum Support Price (MSP)?
(a) A price set by farmers to sell their crops
(b) A market-determined price for agricultural products
(c) A government-set price to guarantee a minimum price for certain crops
(d) A tax levied on agricultural produce
Ans: (c) A government-set price to guarantee a minimum price for certain crops - The Odisha government announced the MSP for paddy in the upcoming Kharif season at:
(a) Rs 3,100 per quintal
(b) Rs 2,500 per quintal
(c) Rs 4,000 per quintal
(d) Rs 3,500 per quintal
Ans: (a) Rs 3,100 per quintal - MSP is determined based on recommendations from which body?
(a) Ministry of Agriculture
(b) Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP)
(c) National Food Security Mission
(d) Agricultural Price Board
Ans: (b) Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP) - How many mandated agricultural crops have a fixed MSP in India?
(a) 10
(b) 22
(c) 15
(d) 30
Ans: (b) 22 - The Odisha government’s initiative to identify people without homestead land is primarily aimed at:
(a) Building railway tracks
(b) Providing housing land
(c) Increasing tax collection
(d) Allocating agricultural land
Ans: (b) Providing housing land - Under the Odisha government’s land allocation scheme, people in rural areas with an annual income below Rs 1 lakh will receive how much land?
(a) Two decimal
(b) Four decimal
(c) Six decimal
(d) Eight decimal
Ans: (b) Four decimal - In Odisha’s plan, land occupied by people but not classified as which of the following will be settled in their names?
(a) Gochar (pasture land)
(b) Jalchar (wetlands)
(c) Cremation grounds
(d) All of the above
Ans: (d) All of the above - What does the MSP ensure for farmers?
(a) Guaranteed income
(b) Variable pricing
(c) Reduced production costs
(d) Increased land area
Ans: (a) Guaranteed income - Which of the following describes Kavach’s function in speed control?
(a) Kavach reduces fuel consumption
(b) Kavach ensures adherence to speed limits to prevent derailments
(c) Kavach eliminates the need for drivers
(d) Kavach slows down trains to avoid noise pollution
Ans: (b) Kavach ensures adherence to speed limits to prevent derailments - The Odisha government’s initiative for homestead-less individuals started in which year?
(a) 1950
(b) 1960
(c) 1947
(d) 1980
Ans: (c) 1947 - Which of the following is a benefit of the ‘One Nation, One Election’ initiative?
(a) It reduces the cost of conducting elections
(b) It shortens the term of elected representatives
(c) It limits political campaigning
(d) It increases voter turnout in local elections
Ans: (a) It reduces the cost of conducting elections - What is the purpose of MSP in rural areas?
(a) To encourage export of agricultural products
(b) To provide a safety net against price fluctuations
(c) To discourage overproduction of crops
(d) To incentivize farmers to grow cash crops
Ans: (b) To provide a safety net against price fluctuations - What is a key feature of physical security measures under the new workplace safety policy for doctors in Odisha?
(a) Armed police at the entrance
(b) 24/7 security guards at OPDs and wards
(c) Body scanners for every employee
(d) Installation of fire alarms in every ward
Ans. (b) 24/7 security guards at OPDs and wards - Which of the following services is provided for women doctors working night shifts according to the new policy?
(a) Childcare services
(b) On-site dormitories
(c) Safe transportation options
(d) Emergency helpline
Ans. (c) Safe transportation options - Under the new policy, what is mandatory for all employees and workers in healthcare institutions?
(a) Wearing uniforms
(b) Carrying ID cards
(c) Signing daily attendance
(d) Undergoing health checkups every month
Ans. (b) Carrying ID cards - What is the primary purpose of establishing a clear incident reporting process in healthcare institutions?
(a) To provide public transparency
(b) To ensure prompt action on reported incidents
(c) To track patient complaints
(d) To reward staff for their performance
Ans. (b) To ensure prompt action on reported incidents - Which of the following is NOT a part of the new workplace safety measures for doctors in Odisha?
(a) Perimeter walls with defined entry/exit gates
(b) Visitor pass system for indoor patients
(c) Background checks for all patients
(d) Separate duty rooms for male and female doctors
Ans. (c) Background checks for all patients - MCQs on Rule Curve for Hirakund Dam
What is a “rule curve” in the context of dam management?
(a) A guideline for dam height
(b) A set of instructions for dam construction
(c) A graphical representation specifying ideal reservoir levels
(d) A schedule for dam inspections
Ans. (c) A graphical representation specifying ideal reservoir levels - Why is the Odisha government considering revising the rule curve for Hirakund Dam?
(a) To increase water storage capacity
(b) To better manage water resources under changing conditions
(c) To decrease flood risks in monsoon
(d) To improve fish farming in the reservoir
Ans. (b) To better manage water resources under changing conditions - Which of the following objectives is NOT typically associated with a rule curve?
(a) Flood control
(b) Hydropower generation
(c) Recreational tourism
(d) Water supply management
Ans. (c) Recreational tourism - Who is leading the committee to revise the rule curve for Hirakund Dam?
(a) Chief Engineer of Odisha Water Department
(b) Lingaraj Gouda, Planning and Design Engineer-in-Chief
(c) Health Minister of Odisha
(d) Head of the National Water Commission
Ans. (b) Lingaraj Gouda, Planning and Design Engineer-in-Chief - What is one of the key factors driving the need to revise the rule curve?
(a) Increasing dam safety concerns
(b) Decreasing water demand in nearby regions
(c) Changing environmental conditions
(d) Improving recreational activities
Ans. (c) Changing environmental conditions - MCQs on Fakir Mohan Das and Fakir Mohan Senapati
Fakir Mohan Das was a freedom fighter from which village in Odisha?
(a) Cuttack
(b) Bhubaneswar
(c) Nuagaon
(d) Sambalpur
Ans. (c) Nuagaon - Which movement led to the arrest of Fakir Mohan Das in 1942?
(a) Civil Disobedience Movement
(b) Quit India Movement
(c) Non-Cooperation Movement
(d) Salt Satyagraha
Ans. (b) Quit India Movement - Fakir Mohan Senapati is often referred to as the ‘Vyasa Kabi’ of Odisha because of his contribution to which field?
(a) Odia language and literature
(b) Indian independence movement
(c) Social reform movements
(d) Ancient Indian philosophy
Ans. (a) Odia language and literature - What was the primary goal of the Utkal Sammelan, of which Fakir Mohan Das was a member?
(a) Promoting Odia art and culture
(b) Unifying Odia-speaking regions into a separate state
(c) Campaigning for universal adult suffrage
(d) Supporting Indian independence
Ans. (b) Unifying Odia-speaking regions into a separate state - What age did Fakir Mohan Das live to before his death due to old-age ailments?
(a) 90
(b) 102
(c) 85
(d) 95
Ans. (b) 102 - MCQs on Scrub Typhus in Odisha
Scrub typhus is primarily caused by which bacterium?
(a) Escherichia coli
(b) Orientia tsutsugamushi
(c) Streptococcus pneumoniae
(d) Salmonella typhi
Ans. (b) Orientia tsutsugamushi - Scrub typhus is transmitted to humans by which vector?
(a) Mosquitoes
(b) Ticks
(c) Chiggers (larval mites)
(d) Fleas
Ans. (c) Chiggers (larval mites) - Which of the following is NOT a typical symptom of scrub typhus?
(a) Rash
(b) Enlarged lymph nodes
(c) Eschar (dark scab at bite site)
(d) Jaundice
Ans. (d) Jaundice - In which region of Odisha has a recent surge in scrub typhus cases been reported?
(a) Eastern Odisha
(b) Western Odisha
(c) Southern Odisha
(d) Coastal Odisha
Ans. (b) Western Odisha - Which antibiotic is commonly used for treating scrub typhus?
(a) Penicillin
(b) Doxycycline
(c) Ciprofloxacin
(d) Amoxicillin
Ans. (b) Doxycycline - When is International Coastal Clean-up Day (ICCD) observed?
(a) First Saturday of September
(b) Second Saturday of September
(c) Third Saturday of September
(d) Fourth Saturday of September
Ans. (c) - Who participated in the Beach Clean-Up Campaign at Juhu Beach, Mumbai, on 21 September 2024?
(a) Sh. Amit Shah
(b) Sh. Bhupender Yadav
(c) Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman
(d) Dr. Harsh Vardhan
Ans. (b) - What campaign was launched on World Environment Day 2018 with the theme “Beat Plastic”?
(a) #IamCleaningMyBeach
(b) #IamSavingMyBeach
(c) #BeachPlasticBan
(d) #CleanBeaches2024
Ans. (b) - Which ministry is collaborating for the Beach Clean-Up Campaign across over 100 beaches in 2024?
(a) Ministry of Health
(b) Ministry of Science & Technology
(c) Ministry of Earth Sciences
(d) Ministry of Tourism
Ans. (c) - What is the score of India in the Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) 2024?
(a) 85.75
(b) 92.30
(c) 98.49
(d) 99.00
Ans. (c) - Which organization publishes the Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI)?
(a) International Telecommunications Union (ITU)
(b) World Economic Forum (WEF)
(c) World Bank
(d) United Nations (UN)
Ans. (a) - How many pillars were used to assess cybersecurity efforts in GCI 2024?
(a) 3
(b) 4
(c) 5
(d) 6
Ans. (c) - Which tier is reserved for “role modelling” countries in GCI 2024?
(a) Tier 1
(b) Tier 2
(c) Tier 3
(d) Tier 4
Ans. (a) - What is the target for milk procurement in White Revolution 2.0?
(a) 500 lakh litres/day
(b) 660 lakh litres/day
(c) 800 lakh litres/day
(d) 1000 lakh litres/day
Ans. (d) - White Revolution 2.0 primarily aims to empower which group?
(a) Farmers
(b) Dairy Cooperatives
(c) Women
(d) Youth
Ans. (c) - What virus has caused bird deaths and is related to kleptoparasitism transmission?
(a) H1N1
(b) H5N1
(c) H3N2
(d) SARS-CoV-2
Ans. (b) - What term refers to the outbreak of infectious disease in animals across wide regions?
(a) Epidemic
(b) Endemic
(c) Pandemic
(d) Panzootic
Ans. (d) - Kleptoparasitism is commonly observed in which seabird species?
(a) Albatrosses
(b) Frigatebirds
(c) Penguins
(d) Puffins
Ans. (b) - What is the launch year for the TRISHNA mission?
(a) 2024
(b) 2025
(c) 2026
(d) 2027
Ans. (c) - TRISHNA’s primary objective is related to monitoring which aspect?
(a) Deforestation
(b) Energy and water budgets
(c) Carbon Emissions
(d) Ozone Layer
Ans. (b) - Which agency provides the Thermal Infra-Red (TIR) payload for TRISHNA?
(a) ISRO
(b) NASA
(c) CNES
(d) JAXA
Ans. (c) - The TRISHNA mission will help monitor which of the following urban phenomena?
(a) Urban sprawl
(b) Air pollution
(c) Urban heat islands
(d) Population growth
Ans. (c) - The TRISHNA mission will support global initiatives like which of the following for agricultural monitoring?
(a) GEOGLAM
(b) FAO
(c) UNEP
(d) WHO
Ans. (a) - What is the altitude of the orbit for the TRISHNA satellite?
(a) 500 km
(b) 761 km
(c) 1000 km
(d) 1500 km
Ans. (b) - Which of the following is a secondary objective of the TRISHNA mission?
(a) Quantify deforestation
(b) Observe greenhouse gas levels
(c) Monitor snow-melt runoff and glacier dynamics
(d) Track meteor impacts
Ans. (c) - When is the Venus Orbiter Mission (VOM) scheduled to be launched?
(a) March 2025
(b) March 2028
(c) December 2027
(d) June 2026
Ans. (b) March 2028 - What is the total approved budget for the Venus Orbiter Mission (VOM)?
(a) ₹824 crore
(b) ₹1000 crore
(c) ₹1236 crore
(d) ₹1500 crore
Ans. (c) ₹1236 crore - Which of the following is the main focus of the Venus Orbiter Mission (VOM)?
(a) Studying the Martian atmosphere
(b) Exploring Venusian surface and atmosphere
(c) Investigating asteroids
(d) Exploring deep space
Ans. (b) Exploring Venusian surface and atmosphere - Under the NPS Vatsalya Yojana, what is the minimum monthly deposit required?
(a) ₹500
(b) ₹1,000
(c) ₹1,500
(d) ₹2,000
Ans. (b) ₹1,000 - What is the maximum deposit limit for the NPS Vatsalya Yojana?
(a) ₹50,000
(b) ₹10,000
(c) ₹5,000
(d) No upper limit
Ans. (d) No upper limit - Which scheme aims to ensure fair and remunerative prices for farmers’ produce and was extended until 2025-26?
(a) Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana
(b) PM-AASHA
(c) PM-KISAN
(d) PM-UDAY
Ans. (b) PM-AASHA - What is the primary objective of the Price Deficiency Payment Scheme (PDPS) under PM-AASHA?
(a) To procure crops physically
(b) To pay the difference between MSP and market price to farmers
(c) To provide subsidies for crop inputs
(d) To encourage private participation in procurement
Ans. (b) To pay the difference between MSP and market price to farmers - Which agency has been recognized as a Centre of Excellence for seaweed cultivation in India?
(a) ISRO
(b) ICAR-CMFRI
(c) NITI Aayog
(d) FCI
Ans. (b) ICAR-CMFRI - Where will the National Centre of Excellence (NCoE) for Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics, and Extended Reality (AVGC-XR) be established?
(a) New Delhi
(b) Bengaluru
(c) Hyderabad
(d) Mumbai
Ans. (d) Mumbai - Which sector is the NCoE expected to significantly contribute to through incubation and employment generation?
(a) Agriculture
(b) Manufacturing
(c) Creative arts and design
(d) Finance
Ans. (c) Creative arts and design - Which of the following is NOT a component of PM-AASHA?
(a) Price Support Scheme (PSS)
(b) Price Deficiency Payment Scheme (PDPS)
(c) Private Procurement and Stockist Scheme (PPSS)
(d) Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)
Ans. (d) Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)
