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[1]. How often will the Tarang Shakti air exercise be held according to the Indian Air Force's new plan?
[A]. Annually |
[B]. Biennially |
[C]. Triannually |
[D]. Quarterly |
[2]. How many flood monitoring stations does the upgraded 'FloodWatch India' app feature?
[A]. 200 |
[B]. 592 |
[C]. 150 |
[D]. 70 |
[3]. What is the primary purpose of the GAURAV glide bomb?
[A]. Precision Strikes |
[B]. Long-Distance Flight |
[C]. Telemetry Tracking |
[D]. Target Monitoring |
[4]. What is the primary objective of the Jiyo Parsi scheme?
[A]. Support Medical Treatment |
[B]. Reverse Declining Population |
[C]. Assist Elderly Care |
[D]. Facilitate Online Applications |
[5]. What recent studies have shown about the Earth's rotation?
[A]. Slowing Rotation |
[B]. Ice Redistribution |
[C]. Lunar Friction |
[D]. Axis Shifts |
[6]. What is the projected sex ratio in India by 2036 according to the 'Women and Men in India 2023' report?
[A]. 943 women per 1,000 men |
[B]. 952 women per 1,000 men |
[C]. 960 women per 1,000 men |
[D]. 950 women per 1,000 men |
[7]. What is the anticipated change in India's weight in the MSCI Emerging Markets Index?
[A]. Increase by 2% |
[B]. Decrease by 1% |
[C]. Increase by 1% |
[D]. Stay the Same |
[8]. Why was the border between Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo closed?
[A]. Trade Dispute |
[B]. Diplomatic Tensions |
[C]. Security Concerns |
[D]. Infrastructure Damage |
[9]. What is the primary objective of the AUKUS pact?
[A]. Enhancing Space Exploration |
[B]. Developing Nuclear-Powered Submarines |
[C]. Expanding Trade Relations |
[D]. Improving Climate Policies |
[10]. According to the ILO report, which region faces the highest youth unemployment rate?
[A]. South Asia |
[B]. Southeast Asia |
[C]. East Asia |
[D]. Pacific |
[11]. What is the success rate of the new BPaL regimen for multi-drug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) compared to the standard treatment?
[A]. 52% success rate |
[B]. 89% success rate |
[C]. 70% success rate |
[D]. 60% success rate |
[12]. What is the primary objective of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U)-2 approved on 9th August 2024?
[A]. Build 50 lakh houses |
[B]. Construct 1 crore houses |
[C]. Extend rural housing scheme |
[D]. Develop 10 lakh homes |
[13]. Which states have pledged to promote peace and resolve their border dispute as of August 9, 2024?
[A]. Maharashtra and Gujarat |
[B]. Uttar Pradesh and Bihar |
[C]. Mizoram and Assam |
[D]. Punjab and Haryana |
[14]. When is World Biofuel Day celebrated?
[A]. August 1 |
[B]. August 10 |
[C]. August 15 |
[D]. August 20 |
[15]. What is the Supreme Court's primary directive regarding the National Green Tribunal (NGT) in relation to silicosis-prone industries?
[A]. Conduct Health Surveys |
[B]. Oversee and Ensure Compliance |
[C]. Provide Medical Treatment |
[D]. Regulate Industry Production |
[16]. What is the primary purpose of the AI algorithms being developed by NASA for Mars missions?
[A]. Improve Rover Navigation |
[B]. Enhance Data Storage |
[C]. Analyze Martian Samples |
[D]. Assist in Communication |
[17]. What is the primary goal of China's "Thousand Sails Constellation" project?
[A]. Enhance Military Capabilities |
[B]. Compete with Starlink |
[C]. Improve Satellite Communication |
[D]. Expand Global Broadband |
[18]. What change does the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, make regarding the management of waqf properties?
[A]. Adverse Possession |
[B]. Waqf by Use |
[C]. Property Leasing |
[D]. Land Acquisition |
[19]. What new requirement does the 2024 draft Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill impose on independent news creators?
[A]. Government Funding |
[B]. Content Evaluation Committees |
[C]. Platform Licensing |
[D]. Automated Monitoring |
[20]. What does the interest subvention scheme prioritize for benefits?
[A]. Crop loans |
[B]. Allied activities |
[C]. Storage facilities |
[D]. Distress sales |
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