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- Which of the following rulers built the first temple at the Mahabodhi Temple Complex?
(a) Emperor Ashoka
(b) Harshavardhana
(c) Chandragupta Maurya
(d) Samudragupta
Ans. (a) Emperor Ashoka - In which century does the present Mahabodhi Temple date from?
(a) 2nd century B.C.
(b) 3rd century A.D.
(c) 5th or 6th centuries A.D.
(d) 8th century A.D.
Ans. (c) 5th or 6th centuries A.D. - The Mahabodhi Temple Complex is located on the banks of which river?
(a) Ganges
(b) Yamuna
(c) Godavari
(d) Niranjana
Ans. (d) Niranjana - Which UNESCO status does the Mahabodhi Temple Complex hold?
(a) World Heritage Site
(b) Intangible Cultural Heritage
(c) Biosphere Reserve
(d) Geopark
Ans. (a) World Heritage Site - What is the primary aim of the e-office platform?
(a) Reduce paper usage
(b) Streamline operations and enhance efficiency
(c) Increase employee count
(d) Introduce new technology
Ans. (b) Streamline operations and enhance efficiency - Which organization is responsible for the implementation of the e-office platform?
(a) ISRO
(b) DRDO
(c) National Informatics Centre (NIC)
(d) CSIR
Ans. (c) National Informatics Centre (NIC) - What is the purpose of the SPARROW application within the e-office platform?
(a) Managing inventory
(b) Processing Annual Performance Appraisal Reports (APAR)
(c) Handling financial transactions
(d) Coordinating meetings
Ans. (b) Processing Annual Performance Appraisal Reports (APAR) - What does CHAPEA stand for?
(a) Crew Health and Performance Exploration Analog
(b) Comprehensive Health and Physical Evaluation Assignment
(c) Critical Habitat and Planetary Exploration Assessment
(d) Crew Habitat and Performance Evaluation Analog
Ans. (a) Crew Health and Performance Exploration Analog - Where was the CHAPEA project’s habitat located?
(a) Kennedy Space Center
(b) Johnson Space Center
(c) Jet Propulsion Laboratory
(d) Goddard Space Flight Center
Ans. (b) Johnson Space Center - What were some of the conditions simulated in the CHAPEA project?
(a) Weightlessness and radiation
(b) Resource limitations and isolation
(c) Extreme temperatures and high pressure
(d) Zero gravity and vacuum environment
Ans. (b) Resource limitations and isolation - What is India’s projected population in 2024 according to the report?
(a) 1.25 billion
(b) 1.35 billion
(c) 1.45 billion
(d) 1.55 billion
Ans. (c) 1.45 billion - By what year is the global population expected to peak at around 10.3 billion people?
(a) 2060s
(b) 2070s
(c) 2080s
(d) 2090s
Ans. (c) 2080s - What is the current global fertility rate according to the report?
(a) 1.75 live births per woman
(b) 2.25 live births per woman
(c) 2.75 live births per woman
(d) 3.25 live births per woman
Ans. (b) 2.25 live births per woman - What is the primary objective of the Agri-SURE initiative?
(a) Promote urban agriculture
(b) Support start-ups and agripreneurs in agriculture and allied sectors
(c) Increase export of agricultural products
(d) Develop new farming techniques
Ans. (b) Support start-ups and agripreneurs in agriculture and allied sectors - What is the total funding allocated for the Agri-SURE initiative?
(a) ₹500 crore
(b) ₹750 crore
(c) ₹1000 crore
(d) ₹1250 crore
Ans. (b) ₹750 crore - Which organization is managing the Agri-SURE fund?
(a) NABARD
(b) Ministry of Agriculture
(c) NABVENTURES
(d) FICCI
Ans. (c) NABVENTURES - What are the main focus areas of the Agri-SURE initiative?
(a) Urban development and infrastructure
(b) Innovative, technology-driven agricultural initiatives and farm produce value chain
(c) International trade and export
(d) Rural tourism and heritage conservation
Ans. (b) Innovative, technology-driven agricultural initiatives and farm produce value chain - How many agri start-ups are expected to be supported under the Agri-SURE initiative?
(a) 50
(b) 65
(c) 85
(d) 100
Ans. (c) 85 - What is the investment size limit for each start-up under the Agri-SURE initiative?
(a) ₹10 crore
(b) ₹15 crore
(c) ₹20 crore
(d) ₹25 crore
Ans. (d) ₹25 crore - Which of the following is NOT a contribution to the Agri-SURE fund?
(a) NABARD
(b) Ministry of Agriculture
(c) Private investors
(d) Ministry of Rural Development
Ans. (d) Ministry of Rural Development - Which of the following is the primary purpose of Google Fi Wireless’ ‘Number Lock’ feature?
(a) To enhance call quality
(b) To prevent SIM swapping
(c) To reduce data charges
(d) To increase battery life
Answer:
(b) To prevent SIM swapping - What do fraudsters gain access to through SIM swap scams?
(a) Social media accounts only
(b) Emails only
(c) Calls, texts, and two-factor authentication codes
(d) Photos and videos only
Answer:
(c) Calls, texts, and two-factor authentication codes - Which of the following methods do fraudsters use to gather information for SIM swapping?
(a) Direct phone calls to the victim
(b) Visiting the victim’s home
(c) Phishing or vishing
(d) Social media advertisements
Answer:
(c) Phishing or vishing - Why do fraudsters give missed calls to victims in a SIM swap scam?
(a) To steal the phone physically
(b) To make the victim aware of the scam
(c) To cause the victim to leave their phone unattended
(d) To recharge the victim’s account
Answer:
(c) To cause the victim to leave their phone unattended - Which river does the Manjeera Wildlife Sanctuary follow?
(a) Krishna
(b) Godavari
(c) Manjeera
(d) Cauvery
Answer:
(c) Manjeera - In which district of Telangana is the Manjeera Wildlife Sanctuary situated?
(a) Hyderabad
(b) Warangal
(c) Medak
(d) Nalgonda
Answer:
(c) Medak - Which type of vegetation is dominant in the Manjeera Wildlife Sanctuary?
(a) Tropical rainforest
(b) Dry Savannah
(c) Alpine meadows
(d) Mangroves
Answer:
(b) Dry Savannah - Which reptile is notably found in the Manjeera Wildlife Sanctuary?
(a) Indian cobra
(b) Mugger crocodile
(c) Green sea turtle
(d) King cobra
Answer:
(b) Mugger crocodile - What is the primary goal of the e-FAST India initiative?
(a) To promote electric vehicles
(b) To decarbonize road-based freight transportation
(c) To develop smart cities
(d) To enhance digital banking
Answer:
(b) To decarbonize road-based freight transportation - In which year was the e-FAST India initiative launched?
(a) 2019
(b) 2020
(c) 2021
(d) 2022
Answer:
(d) 2022 - Which of the following is not a stakeholder in the e-FAST India initiative?
(a) Original Equipment Manufacturers
(b) Logistics Service Providers
(c) Financial institutions
(d) Shippers
Answer:
(c) Financial institutions - Where is the National Geophysical Research Institute (NGRI) located?
(a) New Delhi
(b) Kolkata
(c) Hyderabad
(d) Chennai
Answer:
(c) Hyderabad - In which year was the National Geophysical Research Institute (NGRI) established?
(a) 1951
(b) 1961
(c) 1971
(d) 1981
Answer:
(b) 1961 - What is one of the missions of the NGRI?
(a) Promote space exploration
(b) Conduct research in Earth’s complex structure and processes
(c) Develop renewable energy technologies
(d) Enhance artificial intelligence
Answer:
(b) Conduct research in Earth’s complex structure and processes - Which organization collaborated with NITI Aayog to launch the NITI GearShift Challenge?
(a) WHO
(b) IIM Bangalore
(c) UNICEF
(d) NASA
Answer:
(b) IIM Bangalore - What is the main focus of the NITI GearShift Challenge?
(a) Promoting tourism in India
(b) Developing business models for zero-emission trucks
(c) Enhancing digital literacy
(d) Reducing urban traffic congestion
Answer:
(b) Developing business models for zero-emission trucks - Which group is not explicitly invited to participate in the NITI GearShift Challenge?
(a) Students
(b) Transport service practitioners
(c) Academics
(d) Politicians
Answer:
(d) Politicians - Which of the following is a research theme at NGRI?
(a) Climate change mitigation
(b) Geodynamics
(c) Space weather
(d) Marine biology
Answer:(b) Geodynamics - Which type of aquatic vegetation is found in the Manjeera Wildlife Sanctuary?
(a) Only submergent
(b) Only emergent
(c) Both submergent and emergent
(d) Neither submergent nor emergent
Answer:(c) Both submergent and emergent - Which of the following aquatic species can be found in the Manjeera Wildlife Sanctuary?
(a) Dolphins
(b) Whales
(c) Catla fish
(d) Sea horses
Answer: (c) Catla fish - Why is India hosting the second Asia Pacific (APAC) ministerial conference on civil aviation?
(a) To celebrate ICAO’s anniversary
(b) To promote regional cooperation
(c) To address aviation safety issues
(d) To discuss environmental regulations
Answer: (b) To promote regional cooperation - When was the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) established?
(a) 1944
(b) 1945
(c) 1947
(d) 1950
Answer: (c) 1947 - Where are the headquarters of the ICAO located?
(a) New York, USA
(b) Geneva, Switzerland
(c) Montreal, Canada
(d) Paris, France
Answer: (c) Montreal, Canada - What is one of the main purposes of ICAO?
(a) Regulating international trade
(b) Promoting tourism
(c) Setting aviation safety standards
(d) Enforcing maritime laws
Answer: (c) Setting aviation safety standards - How often does the ICAO Assembly meet?
(a) Annually
(b) Biennially
(c) Every three years
(d) Every five years
Answer: (c) Every three years - What is the primary focus of the World Heritage Young Professionals Forum?
(a) Economic development
(b) Cultural exchange and heritage conservation
(c) Political cooperation
(d) Technological innovation
Answer: (b) Cultural exchange and heritage conservation - Which organization collaborates with the Indian government to host the World Heritage Young Professionals Forum?
(a) UNESCO
(b) WHO
(c) WTO
(d) FAO
Answer: (a) UNESCO - What is a key sub-theme addressed at the World Heritage Young Professionals Forum?
(a) Space exploration
(b) Global trade
(c) Climate change impact on World Heritage sites
(d) Financial management
Answer: (c) Climate change impact on World Heritage sites - What does the India Young Professional Scheme allow?
(a) Unlimited immigration to the UK
(b) Degree-holding citizens to live and work in each other’s countries for two years
(c) Citizens to pursue higher education abroad
(d) Temporary work permits for seasonal work
Answer: (b) Degree-holding citizens to live and work in each other’s countries for two years - Which of the following is a requirement for eligibility under the India Young Professional Scheme?
(a) Must be at least 25 years old
(b) Must have £5,000 in savings
(c) Must hold a bachelor’s degree or higher
(d) Must have a job offer from a UK company
Answer: (c) Must hold a bachelor’s degree or higher - What is the primary purpose of the U-WIN portal?
(a) To manage travel itineraries
(b) To maintain a digital record of routine immunizations
(c) To track educational achievements
(d) To record employment history
Answer: (b) To maintain a digital record of routine immunizations - Which population is targeted by the U-WIN portal?
(a) Elderly citizens
(b) College students
(c) Pregnant women and children under 5 years
(d) Healthcare professionals
Answer: (c) Pregnant women and children under 5 years - What is a key feature of the U-WIN portal?
(a) E-learning courses
(b) Digital payment processing
(c) QR-based, digitally verifiable e-vaccination certificates
(d) Online shopping
Answer: (c) QR-based, digitally verifiable e-vaccination certificates - What is the main goal of the FishMIP Initiative?
(a) To improve global trade policies
(b) To understand long-term impacts of climate change on marine ecosystems and fisheries
(c) To promote tourism in coastal areas
(d) To develop new fishing technologies
Answer: (b) To understand long-term impacts of climate change on marine ecosystems and fisheries - When was the FishMIP Initiative officially launched?
(a) 2010
(b) 2011
(c) 2013
(d) 2015
Answer: (c) 2013 - Which organization collaborated with FishMIP to address climate change impacts?
(a) WHO
(b) IMF
(c) FAO
(d) WTO
Answer: (c) FAO - What significant prediction did the FishMIP report make?
(a) Increase in global fish biomass
(b) Decline in exploitable fish biomass by more than 10% by mid-century under high-emissions scenarios
(c) Stabilization of marine ecosystems
(d) No significant change in fish populations
Answer: (b) Decline in exploitable fish biomass by more than 10% by mid-century under high-emissions scenarios - What is the overarching theme maintained by FishMIP 2.0?
(a) Global trade policies
(b) Financial stability
(c) Climate change
(d) Technological advancement
Answer: (c) Climate change - What key feature differentiates FishMIP 2.0 from its predecessor?
(a) Focus on terrestrial ecosystems
(b) Broader set of policy-related questions relevant to food security and marine resource management
(c) Emphasis on technological innovation
(d) Shift towards urban development issues
Answer: (b) Broader set of policy-related questions relevant to food security and marine resource management - Why was the U-WIN portal created?
(a) To provide a platform for social networking
(b) To enhance vaccination record-keeping and facilitate healthcare access
(c) To manage international trade documentation
(d) To support educational initiatives
Answer: (b) To enhance vaccination record-keeping and facilitate healthcare access - When was the Ratna Bhandar of the Lord Jagannath Temple in Puri last opened before 2024?
(a) 1905
(b) 1926
(c) 1978
(d) 1985
Ans. (c) - How many types of gold ornaments were recorded in the Ratna Bhandar during the 1978 inventory?
(a) 454
(b) 293
(c) 400
(d) 500
Ans. (a) - What was the weight of the silver ornaments found in the Ratna Bhandar in 1978?
(a) 22,153 ‘bhari’
(b) 12,883 ‘bhari’
(c) 10,000 ‘bhari’
(d) 15,000 ‘bhari’
Ans. (a) - What is the Bhitar Bhandar?
(a) Items used daily
(b) Items used exclusively for rituals
(c) Items never used
(d) Items used during festivals
Ans. (c) - Who was the Odisha Governor when the Ratna Bhandar was opened in 1978?
(a) Bhagabat Dayal Sharma
(b) Biju Patnaik
(c) Naveen Patnaik
(d) Janaki Ballabh Patnaik
Ans. (a) - In which district of Odisha is the Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary located?
(a) Puri
(b) Bargarh
(c) Sambalpur
(d) Cuttack
Ans. (b) - Which river is associated with the Hirakud Dam near Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary?
(a) Ganges
(b) Mahanadi
(c) Brahmaputra
(d) Godavari
Ans. (b) - What type of vegetation predominantly covers Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary?
(a) Evergreen forest
(b) Dry deciduous forest
(c) Mangrove forest
(d) Tropical rainforest
Ans. (b) - Which animal is being translocated to Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary from Sambalpur Zoo?
(a) Bengal Tiger
(b) Indian Leopard
(c) Spotted Deer
(d) Sambar Deer
Ans. (c) - What year did the Union government approve the proposal to declare the periphery areas of Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary as eco-sensitive zones (ESZ)?
(a) 2010
(b) 2014
(c) 2016
(d) 2018
Ans. (c) - Which new animals are set to arrive at Sambalpur Zoo from various zoos across the country?
(a) Asiatic Lions
(b) Royal Bengal Tigers
(c) Indian Rhinos
(d) Sloth Bears
Ans. (b) - What is the binomial name of the Royal Bengal Tiger?
(a) Panthera Leo
(b) Panthera Pardus
(c) Panthera Tigris
(d) Panthera Onca
Ans. (c) - What unique habitat do Royal Bengal Tigers inhabit?
(a) Desert
(b) Mangrove forests
(c) Snow-covered mountains
(d) Tropical rainforests
Ans. (b) - How many cubs does a tigress typically deliver per litter?
(a) 2-3
(b) 4-5
(c) 6-7
(d) 8-9
Ans. (b) - What is the gestation period of a Royal Bengal Tiger?
(a) 2 months
(b) 3 months
(c) 4 months
(d) 5 months
Ans. (b) - What is the primary goal of translocating spotted deer to Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary?
(a) To increase tourist attractions
(b) To boost the deer population and reduce zoo overcrowding
(c) To conduct scientific research
(d) To balance the ecosystem
Ans. (b) - Which festival coincided with the opening of the Ratna Bhandar in 2024?
(a) Durga Puja
(b) Diwali
(c) Rath Yatra
(d) Holi
Ans. (c) - What is the primary conservation status of the Royal Bengal Tiger according to the IUCN?
(a) Vulnerable
(b) Endangered
(c) Critically Endangered
(d) Near Threatened
Ans. (b) - Which type of ceremonial articles are found in the Ratna Bhandar?
(a) Daily use items
(b) Items used exclusively for rituals
(c) Items never used
(d) Items used for festivals only
Ans. (b) - What is the geographical range of the Royal Bengal Tiger?
(a) Only India
(b) India and Nepal
(c) India, Bhutan, Nepal, Myanmar, Bangladesh, and China
(d) India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka
Ans. (c) - Why have Punjab, West Bengal, and Delhi refused to participate in the PM-SHRI scheme?
(a) Lack of infrastructure
(b) Political reasons
(c) Financial constraints
(d) Policy differences
Ans: (b) Political reasons - What action did the Education Ministry take in response to these states’ refusal to participate in the PM-SHRI scheme?
(a) Increased funding
(b) Halted funds under the SSA
(c) Implemented a new scheme
(d) Initiated legal proceedings
Ans: (b) Halted funds under the SSA - What is the main objective of the PM-SHRI scheme?
(a) To improve healthcare facilities
(b) To establish over 14,500 PM-SHRI Schools
(c) To provide employment opportunities
(d) To develop rural infrastructure
Ans: (b) To establish over 14,500 PM-SHRI Schools - Which policy does the PM-SHRI scheme align with?
(a) Make in India
(b) Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
(c) National Education Policy 2020
(d) Digital India
Ans: (c) National Education Policy 2020 - What feature is NOT part of the PM-SHRI schools?
(a) Cognitive development focus
(b) Holistic growth
(c) Online-only classes
(d) Inquiry-driven learning
Ans: (c) Online-only classes - What does ASMITA stand for?
(a) Augmenting Study Materials in Indian Languages through Translation and Academic Writing
(b) Advanced Study Materials in Indian Technology and Arts
(c) Academic Study and Management in Indian Teaching
(d) Augmented Studies in Modern Indian Languages
Ans: (a) Augmenting Study Materials in Indian Languages through Translation and Academic Writing - How many books does the ASMITA project aim to develop within five years?
(a) 1,000
(b) 5,000
(c) 10,000
(d) 22,000
Ans: (d) 22,000 - Which organization is NOT involved in the ASMITA project?
(a) UGC
(b) Bharatiya Bhasha Samiti
(c) ISRO
(d) Ministry of Education
Ans: (c) ISRO - What is the primary goal of the ASMITA project?
(a) Promote sports in schools
(b) Integrate Indian languages into the education system
(c) Develop new technology for schools
(d) Create digital libraries
Ans: (b) Integrate Indian languages into the education system - Which step is NOT part of the SOP for book writing under the ASMITA project?
(a) Identification of nodal officers
(b) Writing and editing
(c) Review and plagiarism check
(d) International publication
Ans: (d) International publication - Srijan Portal and Positive Indigenisation List
Who developed the Srijan portal?
(a) Ministry of Education
(b) Department of Defence Production
(c) Ministry of Home Affairs
(d) Ministry of External Affairs
Ans: (b) Department of Defence Production - How many items are included in the fifth Positive Indigenisation List?
(a) 100
(b) 200
(c) 346
(d) 500
Ans: (c) 346 - What is the purpose of the Srijan portal?
(a) Import foreign goods
(b) Display items for indigenization by private sectors
(c) Export Indian goods
(d) Track military operations
Ans: (b) Display items for indigenization by private sectors - Which ministry oversees the Srijan portal?
(a) Ministry of Defence
(b) Ministry of Finance
(c) Ministry of Commerce
(d) Ministry of Science and Technology
Ans: (a) Ministry of Defence - What information does the Srijan portal provide?
(a) Tourist destinations
(b) Items suitable for indigenization
(c) Foreign trade policies
(d) Agricultural products
Ans: (b) Items suitable for indigenization - Jerdon’s Courser and Bhojshala Complex
What is the common name of Rhinoptilus bitorquatus?
(a) Bengal Florican
(b) Indian Bustard
(c) Jerdon’s Courser
(d) Great Indian Hornbill
Ans: (c) Jerdon’s Courser - Where is Jerdon’s Courser found?
(a) Western Ghats
(b) Eastern Ghats
(c) Himalayas
(d) Sundarbans
Ans: (b) Eastern Ghats - What is the conservation status of Jerdon’s Courser?
(a) Endangered
(b) Vulnerable
(c) Critically Endangered
(d) Near Threatened
Ans: (c) Critically Endangered - Who constructed the Bhojshala complex?
(a) Alauddin Khilji
(b) Raja Bhoja
(c) Sher Shah Suri
(d) Akbar
Ans: (b) Raja Bhoja - Which district is the Bhojshala complex located in?
(a) Bhopal
(b) Dhar
(c) Indore
(d) Jabalpur
Ans: (b) Dhar - Why was the Union Minister for Science & Technology recently in the news?
(a) Launched a new vaccine
(b) Inaugurated Asia’s first Pre-clinical Network Facility for health research
(c) Signed a health cooperation agreement with WHO
(d) Announced a new healthcare policy
Ans. (b) - Which organization is responsible for the new Pre-clinical Network Facility in Faridabad?
(a) WHO
(b) UNICEF
(c) CEPI
(d) GAVI
Ans. (c) - When was the Coalition of Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) launched?
(a) 2015
(b) 2016
(c) 2017
(d) 2018
Ans. (c) - Which of the following was NOT a founder of CEPI?
(a) Government of India
(b) Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
(c) WHO
(d) Wellcome Trust
Ans. (c) - What is the central goal of CEPI’s Pandemic-Beating Plan (2022-2026)?
(a) Eradicate all infectious diseases
(b) Achieve global vaccination coverage
(c) Develop vaccines within 100 days of an outbreak
(d) Establish healthcare facilities in rural areas
Ans. (c) - What makes the MV Sea Change notable?
(a) First electric ferry in the world
(b) First ferry powered entirely by hydrogen fuel
(c) Largest passenger ferry
(d) First solar-powered ferry
Ans. (b) - Where was the MV Sea Change recently launched?
(a) New York
(b) Los Angeles
(c) San Francisco
(d) Miami
Ans. (c) - How many passengers can the MV Sea Change accommodate?
(a) 50
(b) 75
(c) 100
(d) 150
Ans. (b) - What is the maximum speed of the MV Sea Change?
(a) 10 knots
(b) 15 knots
(c) 20 knots
(d) 25 knots
Ans. (c) - Which company built the MV Sea Change?
(a) Hyundai Heavy Industries
(b) All American Marine Shipyard
(c) Maersk
(d) Mitsubishi Shipbuilding
Ans. (b) - What is the aim of boosting the capital base of NaBFID to 1 trillion?
(a) Develop new healthcare facilities
(b) Strengthen infrastructure financing
(c) Increase agricultural output
(d) Expand educational institutions
Ans. (b) - When was NaBFID established?
(a) 2019
(b) 2020
(c) 2021
(d) 2022
Ans. (c) - Which act led to the establishment of NaBFID?
(a) National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development Act, 2020
(b) National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development Act, 2021
(c) Infrastructure Development Act, 2021
(d) Financing Infrastructure and Development Act, 2020
Ans. (b) - Under which entity is NaBFID regulated?
(a) SEBI
(b) IRDAI
(c) RBI
(d) Ministry of Finance
Ans. (c) - What is one of the primary objectives of NaBFID?
(a) Provide short-term loans for small businesses
(b) Develop the stock market
(c) Address gaps in long-term finance for infrastructure
(d) Promote export financing
Ans. (c) - Which ministry monitors the CSC SPV?
(a) Ministry of Health
(b) Ministry of Finance
(c) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)
(d) Ministry of Home Affairs
Ans. (c) - When did the CSC SPV celebrate its 15th anniversary?
(a) 2019
(b) 2020
(c) 2021
(d) 2022
Ans. (d) - What is the primary goal of CSCs?
(a) Provide healthcare services
(b) Deliver electronic services to villages
(c) Promote tourism
(d) Facilitate international trade
Ans. (b) - Which institute issued a warning about late blight disease in potatoes?
(a) Indian Agricultural Research Institute
(b) Central Potato Research Institute (CPRI)
(c) National Horticulture Board
(d) Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority
Ans. (b) - What weather condition favors the spread of late blight disease?
(a) Hot and dry
(b) Cool and wet
(c) Warm and sunny
(d) Cold and dry
Ans. (b) - What is the target age group for the Khelo India Rising Talent Identification (KIRTI) program?
(a) 6 to 15 years
(b) 9 to 18 years
(c) 12 to 20 years
(d) 15 to 25 years
Ans: (b) 9 to 18 years - What is one of the main objectives of the KIRTI program?
(a) Promote cultural festivals
(b) Identify talent from every part of the country
(c) Enhance school curriculum
(d) Develop IT skills in children
Ans: (b) Identify talent from every part of the country - How does the KIRTI program aim to reduce addiction to drugs and gadgets among children?
(a) Through music and arts programs
(b) By promoting sports activities
(c) Through academic competitions
(d) By offering counseling sessions
Ans: (b) By promoting sports activities - How many centers were initially launched under the KIRTI program?
(a) 20
(b) 30
(c) 50
(d) 100
Ans: (c) 50 - In the first phase, how many applicants were assessed under the KIRTI program?
(a) 10,000
(b) 25,000
(c) 50,000
(d) 100,000
Ans: (c) 50,000 - Which of the following sports is NOT included in the first phase of the KIRTI program?
(a) Athletics
(b) Boxing
(c) Swimming
(d) Hockey
Ans: (c) Swimming - What is the target number of assessments for the fiscal year 2024-25 under the KIRTI program?
(a) 10 lakh
(b) 15 lakh
(c) 20 lakh
(d) 25 lakh
Ans: (c) 20 lakh - What technology is being used in the KIRTI program to predict athletic potential?
(a) Virtual Reality
(b) Blockchain
(c) AI-based data analytics
(d) Cloud Computing
Ans: (c) AI-based data analytics - Which approach does the KIRTI program use to focus on localized talent identification?
(a) Centralized Approach
(b) Decentralized Approach
(c) Urban-focused Approach
(d) National Approach
Ans: (b) Decentralized Approach - The KIRTI program aligns with which broader scheme’s objectives?
(a) Digital India
(b) Make in India
(c) Khelo India Scheme
(d) Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
Ans: (c) Khelo India Scheme
Top 20 MCQs on The Voicebox Programme - Which organization partnered with Netflix India to launch “The Voicebox” program?
(a) National Film Development Corporation (NFDC)
(b) Film and Television Institute of India (FTII)
(c) Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI)
(d) Indian Film Industry (IFI)
Ans: (a) National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) - Which of the following languages is NOT covered under the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) training for voice-over artists in “The Voicebox” program?
(a) English
(b) Hindi
(c) Kannada
(d) Marathi
Ans: (c) Kannada - What is the eligibility criteria for the participants of “The Voicebox” program?
(a) Minimum five years of experience in media and entertainment
(b) Open to all with no experience required
(c) Professionals with more than two years of experience in the media and entertainment sector
(d) Students currently enrolled in media courses
Ans: (c) Professionals with more than two years of experience in the media and entertainment sector - Who sponsors “The Voicebox” program?
(a) Ministry of Culture, India
(b) Netflix Fund for Creative Equity
(c) UNESCO
(d) Indian Film Industry Fund
Ans: (b) Netflix Fund for Creative Equity - How many participants are selected for each batch in “The Voicebox” program?
(a) 20
(b) 25
(c) 30
(d) 35
Ans: (c) 30 - What percentage of participants in “The Voicebox” program must be women?
(a) At least 30%
(b) At least 40%
(c) At least 50%
(d) At least 60%
Ans: (c) At least 50% - Which institution is the training partner for “The Voicebox” program?
(a) National Institute of Design (NID)
(b) Pearl Academy
(c) Srishti School of Art, Design and Technology
(d) Symbiosis Institute of Design
Ans: (b) Pearl Academy - What special project will seven top participants from each batch contribute to?
(a) Stories of the Indian Independence Movement
(b) Documentaries on modern India
(c) Azaadi ki Amrit Kahaniya
(d) Narratives of Indian folklore
Ans: (c) Azaadi ki Amrit Kahaniya - Which country recently joined the United Nations Water Convention, becoming the 10th African nation to do so?
(a) Ghana
(b) Nigeria
(c) Ivory Coast
(d) Kenya
Ans: (c) Ivory Coast - When was the UN Water Convention adopted?
(a) 1990
(b) 1992
(c) 1994
(d) 1996
Ans: (b) 1992 - The UN Water Convention is also known as the Convention on the Protection and Use of which resources?
(a) Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes
(b) National Rivers and International Lakes
(c) Domestic Waterways and International Oceans
(d) Regional Waterways and Seas
Ans: (a) Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes - What is a key purpose of the UN Water Convention?
(a) Promote global trade
(b) Prevent conflicts and promote peace
(c) Develop technological infrastructure
(d) Enhance global education systems
Ans: (b) Prevent conflicts and promote peace - When did the UN Water Convention enter into force?
(a) 1994
(b) 1996
(c) 1998
(d) 2000
Ans: (b) 1996 - Which amendment allowed all UN Member States to accede to the UN Water Convention?
(a) 2014 Amendment
(b) 2016 Amendment
(c) 2018 Amendment
(d) 2020 Amendment
Ans: (b) 2016 Amendment - Scientists suggest LUCA could have formed how long after the Earth was formed?
(a) A few million years
(b) A few hundred million years
(c) A billion years
(d) A few billion years
Ans: (b) A few hundred million years - What does LUCA stand for?
(a) Last Universal Cellular Ancestor
(b) Last Universal Common Ancestor
(c) Last Unique Common Ancestor
(d) Last Unicellular Common Ancestor
Ans: (b) Last Universal Common Ancestor - LUCA is hypothesized to be the common ancestor of which life forms?
(a) Only single-celled organisms
(b) Only complex organisms
(c) All modern cellular life
(d) Only aquatic life
Ans: (c) All modern cellular life - How long ago did LUCA exist?
(a) 3.5 billion years
(b) 4.2 billion years
(c) 2 billion years
(d) 1 billion years
Ans: (b) 4.2 billion years - Which feature is shared by all cellular organisms due to LUCA?
(a) Same energy currency (ATP)
(b) Ability to fly
(c) Photosynthesis
(d) Bioluminescence
Ans: (a) Same energy currency (ATP) - What triggered the classification of ‘enemy property’ in India?
(a) Migration to the USA
(b) Citizenship of Pakistan and China post partition and wars
(c) Global financial crises
(d) Political rebellion
Ans: (b) Citizenship of Pakistan and China post partition and wars
