1. Which among the following are being procured by India for its armed forces, under the Project-75 India (P-75I) Programme?
[A] Medium multi-role combat aircraft
[B] Falcon Awacs
[C] Submarines
[D] Aircraft Career Ships
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Correct Answer: C [Submarines]
Notes:
Under Project 75, six Scorpene submarines are being built with assistance and technology transfer from DCNS of France under deal signed in October 2005. The Project 75I-class submarine is a follow-on of the Project 75 Kalvari-class submarine for the Indian navy.
2. India’s Pinaka weapon / weapon system can be placed in which of the following categories?
[A] Multi Barrel Rocket Launcher
[B] Ballistic Missile
[C] Anti-Missile System
[D] Cruise Missile
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Correct Answer: A [Multi Barrel Rocket Launcher]
Notes:
Pinaka is an indigenous multi-barrel rocket launch (MBRL) system developed by DRDO for Indian Army. It is one of the most reliable and effective weapon systems of the Indian Army. Complete Pinaka MBRL has six launcher vehicles, each having 12 rockets with six loader-replenishment vehicles and two command post vehicles with a fire control computer and DIGICORA MET radar. It was used in 1999 Kargil war in which it proved its worth.
3. On which among the following dates, World Refugee Day observed by the United Nations?
[A] 15 June
[B] 20 June
[C] 25 June
[D] 30 June
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Correct Answer: B [20 June]
Notes:
Every year June 20 is observed as World Refugee Day to raise awareness of the situation of refugees throughout the world. The observance of the day seeks to draw attention to the plight of refugees and also to celebrate their courage and resilience and renew commitment to solve refugee problems
4. In the wake of the Chinese aggression in 1962, which of the following squadron was formed to strengthen our supply lines to the Army in the Northern Sector encompassing J&K; and Ladakh regions?
[A] 25 Squadron (Himalayan Eagles)
[B] No 44 Squadron (Mighty Jets)
[C] No. 43 Squadron (Nabhasa Jivan Dhara)
[D] 41 Squadron (Otters)
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Correct Answer: A [25 Squadron (Himalayan Eagles)]
Notes:
Squadron 25, also known as the Himalayan Eagles, was formed after the Chinese aggression in 1962 to strengthen supply lines to the army in the Northern Sector. The Sino-Indian War took place from October 20 to November 21, 1962. The Chinese won the war.
5. Among the following personalities, who was the first to be honored as a Group Captain of the Indian Air Force?
[A] J.R.D. Tata
[B] Vijaipat Singhania
[C] Yashwant Rao Patangshah Vikramshah Mukane
[D] Sunil Gawaskar
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Correct Answer: A [J.R.D. Tata]
Notes:
J.R.D. Tata was the first Indian to be honored as a Group Captain in the Indian Air Force. He was a pioneering aviator and industrialist, known for founding Tata Airlines, which later became Air India. Tata was also instrumental in the development of civil aviation in India and was awarded the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian award, in 1992. His contributions to aviation and industry have made him a important figure in Indian history.
6. Which among the following day is observed to commemorate the signature of the Montreal Protocol?
[A] International Wildlife Conservation Day
[B] International Ozone Day
[C] World Health Day
[D] International Day for Biological Diversity
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Correct Answer: B [International Ozone Day]
Notes:
The Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer was an international treaty which was organized in 1987. The UN General Assembly celebrate 16th September in memory of the date in 1987 when nations inked the Montreal Protocol.
7. COMESA is a regional organization active in which of the following?
[A] South America
[B] Africa
[C] Asia Pacific
[D] Central Asia
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Correct Answer: B [Africa]
Notes:
COMESA- Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa
8. 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.
9. Indian Ocean Rim Association for Regional Cooperation (IOR-ARC) was initiated by which among the following countries?
[A] India
[B] Sri Lanka
[C] Maldives
[D] Mauritius
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Correct Answer: D [Mauritius]
Notes:
Indian Ocean Rim Association for Regional Cooperation (IOR-ARC) was initiated by Mauritius. It was formed in march 1997.
10. The core philosophy of BIMSTEC is ____?
[A] Defense Cooperation
[B] Economic Cooperation
[C] Cultural Cooperation
[D] Political Cooperation
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Correct Answer: B [Economic Cooperation]
Notes:
BIMST-EC (Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, and Thailand Economic Cooperation)
