1. Who is the author of the book “Yug Purush, Bharat Ratna, Atal Ji”?
[A] Ramesh Pokhriyal
[B] Praveen Kumar Pandey
[C] Ramesh Datt Dikisht
[D] Nerraj Srivastava
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Correct Answer: A [Ramesh Pokhriyal]
Notes:
The book titled “Yug Purush, Bharat Ratna, Atal Ji” is based on the on the social and political life of former Prime Minister of India Atal Bhihari Vajpayee. It is authored by Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank”, who is the BJP MP and former Uttarakhand chief minister. Recently, Pokhriyal has officially handed over the first copy of the 450-page book to the President of India Pranab Mukherjee. Though, the book will be launched soon in the market for all.
2. National Handloom Day (NHD) is celebrated on which date?
[A] August 6
[B] August 7
[C] August 5
[D] August 8
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Correct Answer: B [August 7]
Notes:
National Handloom Day is celebrated annually on August 7 to honor the handloom weaving community of India and to commemorate the Swadeshi Movement. On this day in 1905, the formal proclamation of the Swadeshi Movement was made in a meeting at the Calcutta Town hall.
3. 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
4. In which of the following countries Patriot Day is observed every year in the month of September ?
[A] USA
[B] UK
[C] India
[D] Britan
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Correct Answer: A [USA]
Notes:
In the United States, Patriot Day occurs on September 11 of each year, designated in memory of September 11, 2001, attacks.
5. Which among the following PSU in India specializes in missile and torpedo design and production?
[A] Defense Research and Development Organization
[B] Bharat Electronics Limited
[C] Bharat Dynamics Limited
[D] Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
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Correct Answer: C [Bharat Dynamics Limited]
Notes:
Bharat Dynamics Limited specializes in missile and torpedo design and production. Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) is a Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) in India that is primarily involved in the manufacture of ammunition and missile systems. It plays a key role in the country’s defense sector, particularly in the development and production of advanced weapons like missiles and torpedoes.
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. What is the name of the Upper House of the European Union?
[A] European Parliament
[B] Council of the European Union
[C] European Assembly
[D] General Council of Europe
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Correct Answer: B [Council of the European Union]
Notes:
The name of the upper house of the European union is Council of the European Union. It is composed of twenty-eight national ministers (one per state).
8. Which among the following body gives “Avicenna Prize” for ethics in science?
[A] NASA
[B] UNICEF
[C] UNESCO
[D] World Science Forum
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Correct Answer: C [UNESCO]
9. What is the number of members in Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas)?
[A] 14
[B] 16
[C] 18
[D] 20
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Correct Answer: B [16]
Notes:
The Economic Community of West African States, also known as ECOWAS, is a regional political and economic union of fifteen countries located in West Africa. The 15 members are Benin, Burkina Faso, Cabo Verde, Cote d’Ivoire, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, and Togo.
10. SLINEX-II exercise is an exercise between India and Sri Lanka. It is an_____?
[A] Air Exercise
[B] Naval Exercise
[C] Amphibian Exercise
[D] Land Exercise
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Correct Answer: B [Naval Exercise]
Notes:
SLINEX is a bilateral naval exercise that takes place between the navies of India and Sri Lanka. It is an acronym for “Sri Lanka-India Naval Exercise”. The exercise typically involves a variety of naval drills and training activities, including surface warfare, anti-air warfare, anti-submarine warfare, and search and rescue operations. The first SLINEX exercise was held in 2005, and it has been conducted regularly ever since. The exercise is aimed at improving the interoperability and cooperation between the navies of India and Sri Lanka, and at enhancing the security and stability of the Indian Ocean region.
