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[1]. What are the key objectives of the EOS-08 Earth Observation satellite mission?
[A]. Disaster management and soil moisture assessment |
[B]. Deep space exploration and planetary imaging |
[C]. Satellite communication and internet services |
[D]. Astronomical observations and space weather monitoring |
[2]. What does the recent report reveal about India’s exposure to extreme weather events?
[A]. 84% of districts face severe heat waves |
[B]. 70% of districts have rising temperatures |
[C]. 90% of districts experience extreme cold |
[D]. 50% of districts see reduced rainfall |
[3]. What is the effective interest rate for short-term agricultural loans with timely repayment under the renewed interest subvention scheme?
[A]. 7% |
[B]. 4% |
[C]. 6% |
[D]. 5% |
[4]. What is the primary aim of the Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Amendment Bill, 2024?
[A]. Increase imports |
[B]. Boost domestic production |
[C]. Reduce energy security |
[D]. Eliminate financial penalties |
[5]. What legislative step will finalize the Budget process for 2024-25?
[A]. Rajya Sabha approval |
[B]. Guillotine application |
[C]. Finance Bill (No 2) passage |
[D]. Appropriation Bill approval |
[6]. What does SEBI's new proposal aim to standardize?
[A]. Bonus share timelines |
[B]. Trading volumes |
[C]. Dividend payments |
[D]. Market indices |
[7]. What must co-operative banks do, starting from FY25, regarding NPA provisions?
[A]. Transfer to reserves |
[B]. Increase regulatory capital |
[C]. Adjust interest rates |
[D]. Charge to P&L account |
[8]. What is the purpose of the parametric insurance solution signed by Nagaland?
[A]. Health coverage |
[B]. Disaster risk management |
[C]. Educational funding |
[D]. Infrastructure development |
[9]. What does IN-SPACe's recent announcement aim to establish?
[A]. Lunar rover |
[B]. GSO satellite |
[C]. Mars lander |
[D]. Earth |
[10]. Who has the authority to appoint aldermen to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi according to the Supreme Court ruling?
[A]. Delhi Government |
[B]. Delhi High Court |
[C]. Municipal Corporation |
[D]. Lieutenant Governor |
[11]. What title did Novak Djokovic win to achieve his career Golden Slam?
[A]. US Open |
[B]. French Open |
[C]. Olympic Gold |
[D]. Australian Open |
[12]. What has CERT-In warned Apple users about?
[A]. Battery Issues |
[B]. Software Vulnerabilities |
[C]. Privacy Policy Changes |
[D]. Device Overheating |
[13]. What type of missiles has the Indian Air Force approved for production in August 2024?
[A]. Astra Mark 2 |
[B]. Astra Mark 1 |
[C]. BrahMos Missiles |
[D]. Agni Missiles |
[14]. Why has India issued a travel advisory for its citizens in Bangladesh?
[A]. Flood Risk |
[B]. Escalating Violence |
[C]. Diplomatic Dispute |
[D]. Economic Sanctions |
[15]. Who has been appointed as the prime astronaut for the upcoming Indo-US ISS mission by ISRO?
[A]. Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair |
[B]. Shubhanshu Shukla |
[C]. Rakesh Sharma |
[D]. Sunita Williams |
[16]. Recently, in which of the following Southeast Asian country, India decided to open Embassy?
[A]. Timor-Leste |
[B]. Lao People's Democratic Republic |
[C]. Philippines |
[D]. Malaysia |
[17]. What is the primary goal of the joint military exercises between the Philippines and Japan?
[A]. Maritime trade |
[B]. Regional cooperation |
[C]. Economic development |
[D]. Border security |
[18]. Why were BSF Director General Nitin Agrawal and Special DG YB Khurania removed?
[A]. Financial misconduct |
[B]. Leadership failures |
[C]. Operational delays |
[D]. Health issues |
[19]. What is the purpose of the 2,000 MW Sharavathy hydro pumped storage plant?
[A]. Reduce emissions |
[B]. Enhance energy storage |
[C]. Increase coal production |
[D]. Improve water supply |
[20]. India will take charge as Vice Chair of which of the following bodies launched during Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) Agreement on Supply Chain Resilience virtual meet?
[A]. Labor Rights Advisory Board |
[B]. Crisis Response Network |
[C]. Supply Chain Council |
[D]. None of the above |
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