1. In terms of Defence in India, what is Pinaka?
[A] A Multi Barrel Rocket Launcher Developed by DRDO
[B] A Missile Developed by DRDO
[C] A Missile imported from Russia
[D] A rocket launcher developed by France
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Correct Answer: A [A Multi Barrel Rocket Launcher Developed by DRDO]
Notes:
Pinaka is a multi-barrel rocket launcher (MBRL) developed by the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) for the Indian Army. The DRDO began developing the Pinaka in the late 1980s as an alternative to Russian-made systems. The Pinaka can fire 12 rockets and is designed to engage targets at a range of up to 40 km. It was used extensively by the Army during the Kargil War.
The Pinaka is named after “Pinaka”, the bow of Lord Shiva.
2. Headquarters of “Asian Clearing Union” are located at:
[A] Manila
[B] Beijing
[C] Tokyo
[D] Tehran
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Correct Answer: D [Tehran]
Notes:
Asian Clearing Union (ACU) is a payment settlement forum for the transactions clearing that take place within the regions. The Asian Clearing Union, with headquarters in Tehran, Iran. It was established on December 9, 1974.
3. SAARC Charter of Democracy was adopted at:
[A] Thimpu
[B] Dhaka
[C] kathmandu
[D] New Delhi
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Correct Answer: B [Dhaka]
Notes:
SAARC Charter of Democracy was adopted at Dhaka. SAARC headquarters is at Kathmandu,Nepal.
4. On which of the following dates, First-ever Income Tax day celebrations were held in India?
[A] July 24, 2010
[B] July 30, 2010
[C] July 24, 2011
[D] July 30, 2012
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Correct Answer: A [July 24, 2010]
Notes:
The first-ever Income Tax Day celebrations in India were held on July 24, 2010. This date was chosen to honor the establishment of the Income Tax Department in India, which was formed on July 24, 1860. The celebrations aim to promote tax compliance and recognize the contributions of taxpayers to the nation’s development.
5. In context with the environment , February 2 is observed as which among the following days?
[A] Earth Day
[B] World Oceans Day
[C] World Water Day
[D] World Wetlands Day
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Correct Answer: D [World Wetlands Day]
Notes:
February 2nd is World Wetlands Day. This day is celebrated annually to raise awareness about the importance of wetlands and how to restore them. It also commemorates the Ramsar Convention, which was signed on February 2nd, 1971 in Ramsar, Iran.
6. Which of the following is India’s largest indigenous research and production nuclear reactor?
[A] Apsara
[B] Dhruva
[C] Kamini
[D] CIRUS
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Correct Answer: B [Dhruva]
Notes:
Dhruva is India’s largest indigenous research and production nuclear reactor. It is an indigenously built 100MWt research reactor at Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) in Mumbai. Operational since 1985, this heavy-water moderated and cooled reactor predominantly uses uranium as fuel. The reactor is used primarily for the production of weapons-grade plutonium for India’s nuclear deterrent program. Additionally, it is also used for research in materials science and to provide irradiation services.
7. Which among the following missiles of India has capability of attacking surface targets by flying as low as 10 metres in altitude?
[A] Agni IV Prime
[B] Akash
[C] Prithvi
[D] Brahmos
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Correct Answer: D [Brahmos]
Notes:
Brahmos missile is able to engage ground targets from an altitude as low as 10 metres for surgical strikes without any collateral damage.
8. Who wrote Sri Kalahasteeshwara Mahatyam?
[A] Dhurjati
[B] Allasani Peddana
[C] Pingali Surana
[D] Nandi Thimmana
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Correct Answer: A [Dhurjati]
Notes:
Dhurjati composed Sri Kalahasteeshwara Mahatyam (The grace/miracles of lord Shiva) and Sri Kalahasteeshwara Satakam (100+ poems in the praise of lord Shiva). He was in the court of the Emperor Krishnadevaraya (1509-1529 AD) and was one of the Ashtadiggajas (the group of eight Telugu poets).
9. In which of the following years, first ‘Guinness Book of Records’ was published?
[A] 1954
[B] 1955
[C] 1950
[D] 1959
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Correct Answer: B [1955]
Notes:
The Guinness Book of Records was first published on August 27th, 1955. On this day the first edition of “The Guinness Book of Records” was published in Great Britain. Now known as the “Guinness World Records” book, the annual publication features a wide range of feats related to humans and animals.
10. Which of the following is the main watchdog of international trade?
[A] IMF
[B] World Bank
[C] GATT
[D] WTO
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Correct Answer: D [WTO]
Notes:
The main watchdog of international trade is the World Trade Organization (WTO). Established on January 1, 1995, the WTO is an international organization designed to supervise and liberalize international trade. It replaced the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), which was created in 1948.
