1. Mission Dakshin Dhruv 2006 was a successful operation of which among the following?
[A] Indian Navy
[B] Indian Army
[C] Indian Airforce
[D] Indian Armed forces
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Correct Answer: A [Indian Navy]
Notes:
Indian Navy was first military team to have successfully completed a ski traverse to the Geographic South Pole in 2006
2. World Health day is observed on?
[A] 3rd April
[B] 4th April
[C] 5th April
[D] 7th April
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Correct Answer: D [7th April]
Notes:
The World Health Day (WHD) is observed every year on 7 April to mark the anniversary of the founding of the World Health Organization (WHO)
3. India has also been conducting joint naval exercises named SIMBEX since 1994 with which of the following countries?
[A] Singapore
[B] Australia
[C] Srilanka
[D] Bhutan
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Correct Answer: A [Singapore]
Notes:
SIMBEX is a naval exercise that takes place between the navies of Singapore and India. It is an acronym for “Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise”. The exercise typically involves a variety of naval drills and training activities designed to improve the interoperability and cooperation between the participating navies. The first SIMBEX exercise was held in 1994, and it has been conducted annually ever since.
4. The North Atlantic Treaty is the treaty that brought NATO into existence, signed in Washington, DC on April 4, 1949 by how many countries?
[A] 10
[B] 12
[C] 15
[D] 20
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Correct Answer: B [12]
Notes:
The North Atlantic Treaty (also known as the Washington Treaty) was signed by 12 countries on April 4, 1949 at the Departmental Auditorium in Washington, D.C.. The countries that signed the treaty were: Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Iceland, Italy, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, The United Kingdom, The United States. The treaty established the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), a mutual defense treaty between the 12 nations. The purpose of NATO was to deter the Soviet Union from invading Western Europe. The treaty committed each member to share the risks, responsibilities, and benefits of collective defense. NATO is now an alliance of 31 nations from Europe and North America. The main purpose of NATO is to safeguard the freedom and security of its members by political and military means.
5. The work ‘Mudra Rakshas’ by Vishakhadutta depicts which of the following?
[A] Chandragupta Maurya & Dhruva Devi
[B] Mauryas & Nandas
[C] Campaigns of Chandragupta Maurya
[D] Campaigns of Ashoka
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Correct Answer: B [Mauryas & Nandas]
Notes:
Mudrarakshasa is a Sanskrit-language play by Vishakhadatta that tells the story of the ascent of King Chandragupta Maurya. Its timeframe varies from the late 4th century to the 8th century CE. This literary work mainly portrayed the Mauryas and the Nandas, hence marking an important event in Indian historiography.
6. Which among the following organizations confers Avicenna Prize?
[A] UNO
[B] UNICEF
[C] UNESCO
[D] WEF
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Correct Answer: C [UNESCO]
Notes:
UNESCO Avicenna Prize for Ethics in Science is awarded every two years to individuals and groups with outstanding achievements in the field of ethics in science. Its purpose is to highlight the importance of ethics in science, to develop a reflection on the issue and to bring it to the attention of scientists and the general public.
7. In which date the IT department observes the Income Tax Day ?
[A] July 1
[B] July 24
[C] July 25
[D] July 30
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Correct Answer: B [July 24]
Notes:
The Income Tax Department of India observes Income Tax Day on July 24 each year. This date commemorates the introduction of the Income Tax Act in India in 1961. The day aims to promote awareness about tax compliance and the importance of tax revenue in nation-building.
8. Which among the following countries make G-4?
[A] India, South Korea, Brazil and South America
[B] India, Russia, Brazil and South America
[C] India, Russia, Japan and Brazil
[D] India, Japan, Germany and Brazil
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Correct Answer: D [India, Japan, Germany and Brazil]
Notes:
India, Japan, Germany and Brazil are the G4 countries. They are presenting a united front for the permanent seat in the UNSC.
9. Who among the following authors wrote “Prabodha Chandrodaya”?
[A] Jina Sena
[B] Padmagupta
[C] Padma Shankar
[D] Krishna Misra
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Correct Answer: D [Krishna Misra]
Notes:
During 11th century, a spiritual drama, Prabodha Chandrodaya (Rise of the moon of intellect) was written by Krishna Misra to teach the Advaita doctrine to those who were interested in Kavya and not philosophy. He belong to the period of the Chandela ruler, Kirti Varman.
10. The book “Amoghvritti” written by whom?
[A] Somadeva
[B] Saktayana
[C] Kshemendra
[D] Amoghavarsha I
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Correct Answer: B [Saktayana]
Notes:
The book “Amoghvritti” written by Saktayana during the reign of Rashtrakuta dynasty ruler Amoghavarsha I (800–878 AD).
