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- When is Utkal Divas celebrated annually?
a) March 1st
b) April 1st
c) May 1st
d) June 1st
Answer: b) April 1st - What event does Utkal Divas commemorate?
a) Formation of India
b) Formation of Odisha
c) Independence Day
d) Republic Day
Answer: b) Formation of Odisha - What was Odisha known as in ancient times?
a) Orissa
b) Kalinga
c) Bengal
d) Bihar Answer: b) Kalinga - Who is credited with establishing Odisha’s reputation as a center of art, architecture, and sculpture?
a) Ashoka
b) Kharavela
c) Madhusudan Das
d) Gopabandhu Das
Answer: b) Kharavela - What was the state initially called before being officially renamed Odisha?
a) Orissa
b) Bengal
c) Bihar
d) Kalinga
Answer: a) Orissa - Who played pivotal roles in the movement for Odisha’s autonomy?
a) Mahatma Gandhi
b) Utkala Gouraba, Madhusudan Das, and Gopabandhu Das
c) Jawaharlal Nehru
d) Subhas Chandra Bose
Answer: b) Utkala Gouraba, Madhusudan Das, and Gopabandhu Das - Which presidency was Odisha part of under British rule?
a) Bombay
b) Bengal
c) Madras
d) Delhi
Answer: b) Bengal - What year did Odisha officially become a separate province?
a) 1936
b) 1947
c) 1950
d) 1962
Answer: a) 1936 - What is Utkal Divas also known as?
a) Odisha Independence Day
b) Odisha Formation Day
c) Vishuva Milan
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above - Who was the ruler of Odisha during the Kalinga War?
a) Ashoka
b) Chandragupta Maurya
c) Kharavela
d) Harsha Vardhana
Answer: a) Ashoka - Where does the Rushikulya River originate from?
A) Rushimal hill in Ganjam district
B) Rushimal hill in Kandhamal district
C) Puruna Bandha in Ganjam district
D) Daringbadi in Kandhamal district
Answer: D) Daringbadi in Kandhamal district - Which district in Odisha is often referred to as the ‘Kashmir of Odisha’?
A) Ganjam
B) Kandhamal
C) Aska
D) Purusottampur
Answer: B) Kandhamal - What is the significance of the ‘Baruni Snan’ ceremony?
A) It marks the onset of summer in Ganjam district.
B) It is a ritual where residents of Aska take a dip in the Rushikulya River.
C) It celebrates the merging of Rushikulya River with the Bay of Bengal.
D) It commemorates the origin of Rushikulya River.
Answer: B) It is a ritual where residents of Aska take a dip in the Rushikulya River. - Which of the following is NOT a tributary of the Rushikulya River?
A) Baghua
B) Dhanei
C) Badanadi
D) Mahanadi
Answer: D) Mahanadi - What has been identified as the primary reason behind the drying up of Rushikulya River?
A) Excessive industrial pollution
B) Deforestation along its banks
C) Scanty rainfall and rising temperatures
D) Dam construction upstream
Answer: C) Scanty rainfall and rising temperatures - What is the theme for the Blindness Prevention Week observed annually in India?
A) “Seeing Clearly for a Brighter Future”
B) “Vision 2020: Achieving Eye Health for All”
C) “Taking timely treatments for age-related eye conditions”
D) “Eyesight Matters: Preserve, Protect, Prevent”
Answer: C) “Taking timely treatments for age-related eye conditions” - What is the aim of Blindness Prevention Week in India?
A) To provide free eyeglasses to the underprivileged
B) To raise awareness about preventable causes of blindness
C) To perform eye surgeries for cataracts
D) To promote cosmetic eye surgeries
Answer: B) To raise awareness about preventable causes of blindness - How many forest fire incidents were reported in Odisha by the end of March?
A) 4,525
B) 957
C) 3,572
D) 1,792
Answer: A) 4,525 - Which organization reported the surge in forest fires in Odisha?
A) World Health Organization (WHO)
B) Forest Survey of India (FSI)
C) United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
D) Odisha Forest Department
Answer: B) Forest Survey of India (FSI) - What percentage of forest fire points were detected in Odisha in March alone?
A) 50%
B) 25%
C) 75%
D) 10%
Answer: A) 50% - When is Blindness Prevention Week observed annually?
A) March 15th to 21st
B) April 1st to 7th
C) May 1st to 7th
D) June 15th to 21st
Answer: B) April 1st to 7th - Which district in Odisha experiences a surge in forest fires due to rising temperatures?
A) Aska
B) Purusottampur
C) Kandhamal
D) Ganjam
Answer: C) Kandhamal - What event draws concerns due to the drying up of the Rushikulya River?
A) Rushikulya Mahotsav
B) Baruni Snan
C) Bay of Bengal Festival
D) Ganjam Water Carnival
Answer: B) Baruni Snan - What is the primary source of the Rushikulya River’s water?
A) Snowmelt from Himalayas
B) Underground springs
C) Monsoon rains
D) Glacial meltwater
Answer: C) Monsoon rains - How many forest fire points were identified in Odisha between March 25 and 31?
A) 4,525
B) 1,792
C) 3,572
D) 957
Answer: B) 1,792 - Which week in India focuses on raising awareness about eye health?
A) National Eye Care Week
B) Vision Awareness Week
C) World Sight Week
D) Blindness Prevention Week
Answer: D) Blindness Prevention Week - Where does the Rushikulya River merge with the Bay of Bengal?
A) Aska
B) Purusottampur
C) Daringbadi
D) Puruna Bandha
Answer: D) Puruna Bandha - Which district in Odisha is known as the ‘Kashmir of Odisha’?
A) Aska
B) Ganjam
C) Kandhamal
D) Purusottampur
Answer: C) Kandhamal - What is the primary aim of the ‘Baruni Snan’ ceremony?
A) To commemorate the origin of the Rushikulya River
B) To mark the onset of summer in Ganjam district
C) To celebrate the merging of Rushikulya River with the Bay of Bengal
D) To perform a ritual dip in the Rushikulya River
Answer: D) To perform a ritual dip in the Rushikulya River - What is the primary reason behind the surge in forest fires in Odisha?
A) Heavy rainfall
B) Rising temperatures
C) Reduction in industrial activities
D) Increased forest cover
Answer: B) Rising temperatures - What is the significance of Stage-2, named Kalam-250, in the recent test firing by Skyroot Aerospace?
A) It marks the completion of the Vikram-1 space launch vehicle.
B) It propels the launch vehicle from the atmospheric phase to outer space.
C) It is the first stage of the Vikram-1 rocket.
D) It is equipped with liquid-fuel engines for final orbit adjustments.
Answer: B) It propels the launch vehicle from the atmospheric phase to outer space. - What material is used for the construction of Kalam-250’s rocket motor?
A) Aluminum alloy
B) Stainless steel
C) High-strength carbon composite
D) Titanium
Answer: C) High-strength carbon composite - Which company processed the solid propellant for Kalam-250?
A) Skyroot Aerospace
B) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
C) Solar Industries
D) Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
Answer: C) Solar Industries - What type of Thermal Protection System (TPS) does Kalam-250 feature?
A) Silicon carbide tiles
B) Aluminum foil
C) Ethylene-Propylene-Diene terpolymers (EPDM)
D) Ceramic coating
Answer: C) Ethylene-Propylene-Diene terpolymers (EPDM) - What is the role of the carbon ablative flex nozzle in Kalam-250?
A) To regulate the flow of liquid fuel
B) To protect the rocket motor from overheating
C) To provide structural support
D) To control thrust vector and trajectory adjustments
Answer: D) To control thrust vector and trajectory adjustments - Which rocket in the series is Vikram I?
A) Second rocket
B) Third rocket
C) First rocket
D) Fourth rocket
Answer: C) First rocket - What are the final stage engines of Vikram I powered by?
A) Solid fuels
B) Liquid fuels (MMH and NTO)
C) Hybrid fuels
D) Nuclear power
Answer: B) Liquid fuels (MMH and NTO) - What is the maximum payload capacity of Vikram I to a 500 km Sun synchronous polar orbit (SSPO)?
A) 290 kg
B) 480 kg
C) 500 kg
D) 600 kg
Answer: A) 290 kg - Why does NASA monitor celestial objects like Asteroid 2015 MB54?
A) To study their composition
B) To predict their future trajectories
C) To protect Earth from potential impacts
D) All of the above
Answer: C) To protect Earth from potential impacts - According to NASA’s criteria, what size of asteroids is considered potentially hazardous?
A) Larger than 100 meters
B) Larger than 200 meters
C) Larger than 150 meters
D) Larger than 50 meters
Answer: C) Larger than 150 meters - Where are asteroids primarily located within the solar system?
A) Between Earth and Venus
B) Between Mars and Jupiter
C) Between Jupiter and Saturn
D) Between Saturn and Uranus
Answer: B) Between Mars and Jupiter - What is the approximate total count of asteroids in the main asteroid belt?
A) 100,000
B) 500,000
C) 1,000,000
D) 1,351,400
Answer: D) 1,351,400 - What is the largest asteroid mentioned in the passage?
A) Ceres
B) Vesta
C) Pallas
D) Eros
Answer: B) Vesta - What is the approximate diameter of Vesta?
A) 100 kilometers
B) 250 kilometers
C) 530 kilometers
D) 800 kilometers
Answer: C) 530 kilometers - What is the primary reason for the highly elliptical orbits of asteroids?
A) Gravitational influence from nearby planets
B) Solar wind
C) Collision with other celestial objects
D) Magnetic fields of the Sun
Answer: A) Gravitational influence from nearby planets - What is the combined mass of all asteroids compared to Earth’s Moon?
A) Greater than the Moon
B) Approximately equal to the Moon
C) Less than the Moon
D) Cannot be determined
Answer: C) Less than the Moon - What is the primary method used by NASA to reassure the public regarding potentially hazardous asteroids?
A) Public announcements
B) Close monitoring and trajectory predictions
C) Diverting the asteroid’s path
D) Sending spacecraft to intercept the asteroid
Answer: B) Close monitoring and trajectory predictions - Which company processed the solid propellant for Kalam-250?
A) Skyroot Aerospace
B) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
C) Solar Industries
D) Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
Answer: C) Solar Industries - Which rocket is designed to lift payloads of up to 480 kg to a 500 km low Earth orbit (LEO)?
A) Vikram I
B) Vikram II
C) Vikram III
D) Vikram IV
Answer: A) Vikram I - What is the role of Raman engines in the Vikram I rocket?
A) They power the first stage
B) They are used for final orbit adjustments
C) They control the trajectory during atmospheric phase
D) They are responsible for payload deployment
Answer: B) They are used for final orbit adjustments - What is the proposed modification to the Saffir-Simpson (SS) wind scale based on the recent research paper?
A) Linking category 5 to peak wind speeds ranging between 252 and 309 km/hour
B) Adding a new category 6 for wind speeds exceeding 309 km/hour
C) Linking category 4 to peak wind speeds ranging between 252 and 309 km/hour
D) Removing category 5 from the scale entirely
Answer: A) Linking category 5 to peak wind speeds ranging between 252 and 309 km/hour - Which natural hazards are not considered in the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale?
A) Storm surge and tornadoes
B) Rainfall flooding and storm surge
C) Tornadoes and rainfall flooding
D) None of the above
Answer: B) Rainfall flooding and storm surge - What is the term used interchangeably with tropical cyclones depending on the region?
A) Tornadoes
B) Earthquakes
C) Typhoons
D) Floods
Answer: C) Typhoons - What is Hume AI known for in the realm of conversational AI?
A) It’s the first AI to generate conversations for emotional well-being
B) It’s the first AI to generate conversations with voice tonality
C) It’s the first AI to generate conversations based on user frustrations
D) It’s the first AI to generate conversations for financial advice
Answer: A) It’s the first AI to generate conversations for emotional well-being - How many categories are there in the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale?
A) 3
B) 4
C) 5
D) 6
Answer: C) 5 - Which of the following is NOT an emotion that Hume AI can emulate?
A) Admiration
B) Frustration
C) Confusion
D) Adoration
Answer: C) Confusion - What aspect of human conversations does Hume AI emphasize to understand different emotions?
A) Facial expressions
B) Voice tonality
C) Hand gestures
D) Written text
Answer: B) Voice tonality - Where is Hume AI based?
A) London
B) New York
C) Silicon Valley
D) Tokyo
Answer: B) New York - What is the maximum category on the proposed modified Saffir-Simpson (SS) wind scale?
A) Category 5
B) Category 6
C) Category 7
D) Category 4
Answer: B) Category 6 - What is the primary factor considered in the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale?
A) Storm surge
B) Rainfall flooding
C) Maximum sustained wind speed
D) Tornado intensity
Answer: C) Maximum sustained wind speed - What is the potential application of Hume AI in healthcare?
A) Providing financial advice
B) Generating conversations for emotional well-being
C) Assisting in surgery
D) Monitoring patient heart rates
Answer: B) Generating conversations for emotional well-being - Which startup launched Hume AI?
A) Hume Technologies
B) New York AI
C) Hume AI
D) Hume Solutions
Answer: C) Hume AI - What is the second-most dangerous natural hazard after earthquakes?
A) Tornadoes
B) Tropical cyclones
C) Storm surges
D) Wildfires
Answer: B) Tropical cyclones - How many emotions can Hume AI emulate?
A) 15
B) 20
C) 23
D) 25
Answer: C) 23 - Which scale is used for rating hurricanes based on maximum sustained wind speed?
A) Fujita Scale
B) Beaufort Scale
C) Richter Scale
D) Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale
Answer: D) Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale - What is the proposed wind speed range for category 6 on the modified Saffir-Simpson wind scale?
A) 252 to 309 km/hour
B) 200 to 251 km/hour
C) 310 to 349 km/hour
D) 350 km/hour and above
Answer: C) 310 to 349 km/hour - What type of oceans do tropical cyclones typically form over?
A) Arctic
B) Tropical
C) Atlantic
D) Indian
Answer: B) Tropical - What is the primary focus of Hume AI’s conversational abilities?
A) Understanding sarcasm
B) Analyzing written text
C) Emphasizing voice tonality
D) Processing images
Answer: C) Emphasizing voice tonality - What industry sectors could potentially benefit from Hume AI’s technology?
A) Finance and banking
B) Retail and sales
C) Robotics, healthcare, and wellness
D) Travel and tourism
Answer: C) Robotics, healthcare, and wellness - How are tropical cyclones known in the Atlantic and Northeast Pacific regions?
A) Hurricanes
B) Typhoons
C) Cyclones
D) Monsoons
Answer: A) Hurricanes - Which of the following hazards is NOT explicitly considered in the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale?
A) Storm surge
B) Rainfall flooding
C) Tornadoes
D) Lightning
Answer: D) Lightning - How does Hume AI differ from traditional AI?
A) It focuses on analyzing facial expressions
B) It emphasizes the tones of voice behind words
C) It uses written text as the primary input
D) It has limited emotional understanding
Answer: B) It emphasizes the tones of voice behind words - What is the maximum wind speed for category 6 on the proposed modified Saffir-Simpson wind scale?
A) 200 to 251 km/hour
B) 252 to 309 km/hour
C) 310 to 349 km/hour
D) 350 km/hour and above
Answer: C) 310 to 349 km/hour - What is the term for the maximum sustained wind speed of a hurricane?
A) Gust speed
B) Tornado speed
C) Cyclone speed
D) Sustained wind speed
Answer: D) Sustained wind speed - What type of AI assistants could potentially benefit from Hume’s emotional intelligence?
A) AI assistants for financial planning
B) AI assistants for educational purposes
C) AI assistants for emotional support
D) AI assistants for weather forecasting
Answer: C) AI assistants for emotional support - In 2023-24, how much freight did the East Coast Railway (ECoR) load, setting a new record?
a) 200 million tons
b) 256.22 million tons
c) 300 million tons
d) 150 million tons
Answer: b) 256.22 million tons - Which of the following zones became the first to surpass 200 million tons of freight loading for the fifth consecutive time?
a) South Coast Railway
b) East Coast Railway (ECoR)
c) Western Railway
d) North East Frontier Railway
Answer: b) East Coast Railway (ECoR) - What are the major contributors to ECoR’s freight loading achievement?
a) Oil refineries and gas plants
b) Textile industries in Gujarat
c) Coalfields, ports, iron ore mines, steel & aluminum companies
d) Automobile manufacturing units
Answer: c) Coalfields, ports, iron ore mines, steel & aluminum companies - In 2024, which animal group is designated as the focus of the International Year by the UN?
a) Felines
b) Canines
c) Camelids
d) Equines
Answer: c) Camelids - Which of the following animals is NOT part of the camelid group?
a) Camels
b) Llamas
c) Elephants
d) Alpacas
Answer: c) Elephants - Who proposed the resolution for the International Year of Camelids at the UN General Assembly?
a) Bolivia
b) Ecuador
c) FAO
d) GRULAC
Answer: a) Bolivia - When was the resolution for the International Year of Camelids proposed at the UN General Assembly?
a) 17 October 2017
b) 4 December 2023
c) 5–10 January 2024
d) September 2023
Answer: a) 17 October 2017 - Which organization presented the resolution for the International Year of Camelids at the UN General Assembly?
a) FAO
b) GRULAC
c) UNICEF
d) WHO
Answer: b) GRULAC - When was the visual identity of the International Year of Camelids unveiled?
a) September 2023
b) 17 October 2017
c) 4 December 2023
d) January 2024
Answer: a) September 2023 - Where was the FAO Conference on Sustainable Livestock Transformation held?
a) Paris, France
b) Rome, Italy
c) New York, USA
d) Geneva, Switzerland
Answer: b) Rome, Italy - What was the first international event of the International Year of Camelids 2024?
a) International Conference on Camelids in Peru
b) International Workshop on Camelid Pastoralism in India
c) World Camel Congress in Bolivia
d) Global Summit on Camelid Conservation in Ecuador
Answer: b) International Workshop on Camelid Pastoralism in India - Which organization hosted the International Workshop on Camelid Pastoralism in Sadri, Rajasthan, India?
a) FAO
b) Lokhit Pashu-Palak Sansthan (LPPS)
c) United Nations
d) League for Pastoral Peoples (LPP)
Answer: b) Lokhit Pashu-Palak Sansthan (LPPS) - Which country chaired the Group of Latin American and Caribbean Countries (GRULAC)?
a) Bolivia
b) Ecuador
c) Brazil
d) Argentina
Answer: b) Ecuador - On which date did FAO officially launch the International Year of Camelids 2024?
a) 17 October 2017
b) 4 December 2023
c) 5–10 January 2024
d) September 2023
Answer: b) 4 December 2023 - What is the aim of the International Year of Camelids?
a) To promote camel racing
b) To raise awareness about the role of camelids in ecosystem protection and food security
c) To encourage camel hunting
d) To establish camel sanctuaries
Answer: b) To raise awareness about the role of camelids in ecosystem protection and food security - Which of the following is NOT a role of camelids mentioned in the key points?
a) Ecosystem protection
b) Biodiversity conservation
c) Climate change acceleration
d) Food security
Answer: c) Climate change acceleration - What was the title of the side event where the visual identity of the International Year of Camelids was unveiled?
a) FAO Conference on Sustainable Livestock Transformation
b) UN General Assembly Session on Biodiversity
c) International Workshop on Camelid Pastoralism
d) Towards the International Year of Camelids: perspectives and challenges
Answer: d) Towards the International Year of Camelids: perspectives and challenges - Who officially approved the resolution for the International Year of Camelids?
a) UN General Assembly
b) FAO
c) GRULAC
d) WHO
Answer: a) UN General Assembly - Where was the first international event of the International Year of Camelids held?
a) Rome, Italy
b) Sadri, Rajasthan, India
c) New York, USA
d) La Paz, Bolivia
Answer: b) Sadri, Rajasthan, India - What organization hosted the International Workshop on Camelid Pastoralism?
a) FAO
b) Lokhit Pashu-Palak Sansthan (LPPS)
c) League for Pastoral Peoples (LPP)
d) United Nations
Answer: b) Lokhit Pashu-Palak Sansthan (LPPS) - Which country presented the resolution for the International Year of Camelids?
a) Bolivia
b) Ecuador
c) Peru
d) Argentina
Answer: a) Bolivia - When did the FAO officially launch the International Year of Camelids?
a) September 2023
b) 17 October 2017
c) 4 December 2023
d) January 2024
Answer: c) 4 December 2023 - What is the theme of the International Year of Camelids?
a) Harnessing the Power of Camels
b) Celebrating the Diversity of Camelids
c) Camels: Guardians of the Earth
d) Sustaining Camelid Cultures
Answer: c) Camels: Guardians of the Earth - Which region of India hosted the first international event of the International Year of Camelids?
a) Punjab
b) Rajasthan
c) Maharashtra
d) Gujarat
Answer: b) Rajasthan - Which organization was the Country Chair of the Group of Latin American and Caribbean Countries (GRULAC)?
a) Brazil
b) Ecuador
c) Bolivia
d) Argentina
Answer: b) Ecuador - What recent change is the government set to implement regarding birth registration?
a) Including parents’ occupation in birth certificates
b) Requiring parents to declare their religion separately
c) Introducing a new vaccination record section
d) Removing the requirement for gender identification
Answer: b) Requiring parents to declare their religion separately - Which ministry outlined the Model Rules for the updated birth registration process?
a) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
b) Ministry of Home Affairs
c) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
d) Ministry of External Affairs
Answer: b) Ministry of Home Affairs - When was the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Act, 2023, passed by Parliament?
a) August 11, 2022
b) August 11, 2023
c) August 11, 2024
d) August 11, 2025
Answer: b) August 11, 2023 - What is the primary purpose of the national birth and death database mandated by the amendment act?
a) Updating electoral rolls
b) Issuing passports
c) Updating various records including the National Population Register
d) Managing property registrations
Answer: c) Updating various records including the National Population Register - Which platform must be used for digital registration of births and deaths as per the new law?
a) crsorgi.gov.in
b) pmindia.gov.in
c) uidai.gov.in
d) passportindia.gov.in
Answer: a) crsorgi.gov.in - What index reached a 16-year high in March 2024, indicating strong performance in India’s manufacturing sector?
a) GDP Growth Index
b) Manufacturing Performance Index
c) Consumer Confidence Index
d) Purchasing Managers’ Index
Answer: d) Purchasing Managers’ Index - What does PMI stand for?
a) Productivity Management Indicator
b) Purchasing Managers’ Index
c) Production Metrics Index
d) Performance Monitoring Indicator
Answer: b) Purchasing Managers’ Index - What does a PMI indicate?
a) Trends in the stock market
b) Trends in manufacturing output
c) Trends in agricultural productivity
d) Trends in retail sales
Answer: b) Trends in manufacturing output - What is the reason behind the Earth’s slowing rotation according to a recent study?
a) Increased solar activity
b) Climate change
c) Plate tectonics
d) Magnetic pole shift
Answer: b) Climate change - What are leap seconds used for in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)?
a) To synchronize with atomic clocks
b) To adjust for daylight saving time
c) To align with lunar phases
d) To compensate for solar eclipses
Answer: a) To synchronize with atomic clocks - When were leap seconds first introduced?
a) 1969
b) 1972
c) 1980
d) 1990
Answer: b) 1972 - What is the purpose of leap seconds according to the panel of scientists and government representatives?
a) To ensure accurate weather forecasts
b) To align official time with atomic clocks
c) To regulate international flights
d) To synchronize with GPS satellites
Answer: b) To align official time with atomic clocks - When was the decision made to end leap seconds by 2035?
a) 2010
b) 2015
c) 2020
d) 2022
Answer: d) 2022 - Who will determine when a negative leap second will be introduced?
a) International Earth Rotation and Reference Systems Service
b) United Nations
c) International Atomic Energy Agency
d) International Telecommunication Union
Answer: a) International Earth Rotation and Reference Systems Service - What does the speculation regarding the need for a negative leap second depend on?
a) The alignment of planetary orbits
b) The rotation speed of the Moon
c) Earth’s rotation continuing at its current rate
d) Solar flares activity
Answer: c) Earth’s rotation continuing at its current rate - What is the current status of leap seconds as of the recent study?
a) They will continue indefinitely
b) They will be discontinued by 2035
c) They will be adjusted based on solar activity
d) They will be implemented only during leap years
Answer: b) They will be discontinued by 2035 - What was the HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index in February 2024?
a) 59.1
b) 56.9
c) 53.5
d) 49.8
Answer: b) 56.9 - What does the March 2024 HSBC India Manufacturing PMI indicate?
a) A decrease in manufacturing activity
b) Stable manufacturing output
c) An increase in manufacturing activity
d) No change in manufacturing trends
Answer: c) An increase in manufacturing activity - Which platform must be used for digital registration of births and deaths as per the new law?
a) crsorgi.gov.in
b) pmindia.gov.in
c) uidai.gov.in
d) passportindia.gov.in
Answer: a) crsorgi.gov.in - What is the purpose of the new “Form No.1-Birth Report”?
a) To record the family’s annual income
b) To include the religion of both parents
c) To track the child’s educational progress
d) To capture the child’s physical characteristics
Answer: b) To include the religion of both parents - What is the primary objective of the informatics centre established by the Odisha government?
A) Enhancing agricultural productivity
B) Dissemination of water-related information
C) Improving transportation infrastructure
D) Promoting tourism development
Answer: B) Dissemination of water-related information - What type of data will the informatics centre aggregate, curate, and standardize?
A) Macro-level economic indicators
B) Micro-level hydro-meteorological data
C) Population demographics
D) Political governance metrics
Answer: B) Micro-level hydro-meteorological data - How will the informatics centre facilitate data access and sharing?
A) By restricting access to selected stakeholders
B) Through centralized repository and online platforms
C) By outsourcing data management to private companies
D) By limiting data dissemination to physical reports only
Answer: B) Through centralized repository and online platforms - Which organization will the informatics centre collaborate closely with for data integration efforts?
A) State Meteorological Department
B) Central Water Commission
C) State Hydrological Data Centre (SHDC)
D) National Disaster Management Authority
Answer: C) State Hydrological Data Centre (SHDC) - In which state is the new test center being developed by DRDO as an alternative to the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur?
A) Odisha
B) West Bengal
C) Bihar
D) Tamil Nadu
Answer: B) West Bengal - What is the name of the location where the new test center is being developed?
A) Chandipur
B) Bhubaneswar
C) Junput
D) Rajiv Bhawan
Answer: C) Junput - What is the distance between Junput and Chandipur, where the Integrated Test Range is located?
A) Approximately 100 kilometers
B) Approximately 50 kilometers
C) Approximately 70 kilometers
D) Approximately 200 kilometers
Answer: C) Approximately 70 kilometers - Which governmental bodies have approved the development of the Junput test center?
A) Only the West Bengal government
B) Only the Central government
C) Both the Central and West Bengal governments
D) Only the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Answer: C) Both the Central and West Bengal governments - What is the purpose of the Junput test center being developed by DRDO?
A) To conduct agricultural experiments
B) To facilitate tourism in West Bengal
C) To serve as an alternative to the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur
D) To host cultural events and festivals
Answer: C) To serve as an alternative to the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur - What is the total land area spanned by the Junput test center?
A) 5.21 acres
B) 10.56 acres
C) 8.73 acres
D) 15.88 acres
Answer: C) 8.73 acres - When is National Maritime Day celebrated in India?
a) April 10th
b) April 5th
c) March 15th
d) May 20th
Answer: b) April 5th - Where is the largest rookery of Female Olive Ridley Sea Turtles located?
a) Chennai, India
b) Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary
c) Great Barrier Reef, Australia
d) Galápagos Islands
Answer: b) Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary - Which organization collaborated with the Odisha forest department for tagging Female Olive Ridley Sea Turtles?
a) Greenpeace
b) World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
c) Wildlife Institute of India (WII)
d) International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
Answer: c) Wildlife Institute of India (WII) - What is the purpose of tagging Female Olive Ridley Sea Turtles?
a) Studying their feeding habits
b) Tracking their migratory routes
c) Measuring their shell patterns
d) Observing their social behaviors
Answer: b) Tracking their migratory routes - Which industrialist played a significant role in the maiden voyage of SS Loyalty?
a) Jamsetji Tata
b) Dhirubhai Ambani
c) Seth Walchand Hirachand Doshi
d) Ratan Tata
Answer: c) Seth Walchand Hirachand Doshi - In which year did SS Loyalty set sail on its maiden voyage?
a) 1905
b) 1919
c) 1933
d) 1950Answer: b) 1919 - What does the tagging of Female Olive Ridley Sea Turtles help study?
a) Their coloration patterns
b) Their mating behaviors
c) Their reproductive biology
d) Their ability to communicate
Answer: c) Their reproductive biology - Which company owned SS Loyalty during its maiden voyage?
a) Indian Steamship Company
b) British East India Company
c) Scindia Steam Navigation Company Ltd.
d) White Star LineAnswer: c) Scindia Steam Navigation Company Ltd. - What is the theme for the 2024 National Maritime Day?
a) “Ocean Conservation: Our Responsibility”
b) “Exploring New Horizons”
c) “Navigating the future: safety first!”
d) “Sailing Towards Sustainability”
Answer: c) “Navigating the future: safety first!” - Which sea turtle species returns to lay eggs at Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary?
a) Loggerhead sea turtles
b) Green sea turtles
c) Leatherback sea turtles
d) Olive Ridley sea turtlesAnswer: d) Olive Ridley sea turtles - What is the significance of the SS Loyalty’s voyage?
a) It marked India’s first space exploration mission.
b) It symbolized India’s independence as a maritime nation.
c) It initiated the transcontinental railway project.
d) It was the first expedition to Antarctica by an Indian vessel.
Answer: b) It symbolized India’s independence as a maritime nation. - Which month and year did the tagging of Female Olive Ridley Sea Turtles start?
a) March 2005
b) May 2012
c) January 1998
d) October 2000
Answer: c) January 1998 - What is the main purpose of celebrating National Maritime Day?
a) To commemorate a historic naval battle.
b) To promote maritime tourism.
c) To honor the contributions of seafarers.
d) To mark the beginning of monsoon season.
Answer: c) To honor the contributions of seafarers. - Which marine sanctuary hosts the golden beach preferred by Female Olive Ridley Sea Turtles?
a) Great Barrier Reef Marine Park
b) Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary
c) Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary
d) Galápagos Marine Reserve
Answer: b) Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary - Who initiated the celebration of National Maritime Day in India?
a) Indian Navy
b) Ministry of Shipping
c) Indian Maritime Foundation
d) Scindia Steam Navigation Company
Answer: d) Scindia Steam Navigation Company - What is the primary objective of tagging Female Olive Ridley Sea Turtles?
a) Tracking their migration for entertainment purposes.
b) Studying their reproductive biology and movements.
c) Decorating them for tourism attractions.
d) Enhancing their communication abilities.
Answer: b) Studying their reproductive biology and movements. - How do Female Olive Ridley Sea Turtles contribute to ecosystem balance?
a) By hunting large predatory fish.
b) By consuming excessive algae.
c) By controlling jellyfish populations.
d) By feeding on small invertebrates.Answer: c) By controlling jellyfish populations. - What is the role of the Scindia Steam Navigation Company in Indian maritime history?
a) It was the first company to use steam-powered ships.
b) It introduced container shipping to India.
c) It pioneered commercial air travel in India.
d) It played a key role in India’s independence as a maritime nation.
Answer: d) It played a key role in India’s independence as a maritime nation. - Which of the following is NOT a reason for tagging Female Olive Ridley Sea Turtles?
a) Studying their growth rates.
b) Monitoring their nesting preferences.
c) Enhancing their mating rituals.
d) Tracking their migratory routes.
Answer: c) Enhancing their mating rituals. - What is the purpose of the 2024 National Maritime Day theme, “Navigating the future: safety first!”?
a) To emphasize the importance of safety measures in maritime operations.
b) To promote environmental sustainability in shipping practices.
c) To encourage investments in renewable energy for maritime transportation.
d) To celebrate advancements in maritime technology.
Answer: a) To emphasize the importance of safety measures in maritime operations.
