-
What role do Polar Stratospheric Clouds play in the stratosphere’s chemical processes?
A. Enhance oxygen levels
B. Convert benign forms of chlorine into reactive, ozone-destroying forms
C. Decrease nitrogen levels
D. Generate greenhouse gases
-
What connects atmospheric rivers to the increased vulnerability of peninsular river basins?
A. Ocean currents
B. Large atmospheric circulations
C. Underground aquifers
D. Glacier melt
-
What is the primary form of debt ?
A. Domestic debt
B. External debt
C. Public debt
D. Corporate debt
-
What is the primary focus of India’s AI Mission?
A. Space exploration
B. Bolstering innovation ecosystem and global AI leadership
C. Agricultural development
D. Industrial expansion
-
What is a significant environmental ramification of Red Tide ?
A. Increased marine biodiversity
B. Accelerated algae growth
C. Production of potent toxins harmful to various organisms
D. Enhanced water clarity in affected areas
-
What cultural symbolism is associated with the Winter Solstice?
A. Harvest celebration
B. Sun’s perpetual movement
C. Symbolic death and rebirth of the Sun
D. Alignment with equinoxes
-
Which region does not feature among the states and union territories achieving 100% ODF Plus villages?
A. Andaman & Nicobar Islands
B. Dadra Nagar Haveli & Daman Diu
C. Jammu & Kashmir
D. Goa
-
Which existing partnership does the India-UN Capacity Building Initiative seek to complement?
A. NATO collaboration
B. ASEAN alliance
C. India-UN Development Partnership Fund
D. BRICS cooperation
-
What is the primary responsibility of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, established in 1999?
A. Urban development projects
B. Focusing on the socio-economic development of Scheduled Tribes
C. Implementing agricultural policies
D. Managing cultural heritage sites
-
What recently unveiled standards by BIS align with the goals of the Global Biofuel Alliance (GBA)?
A. Standards for traditional fuels
B. Standards for electric vehicles
C. Standards for nine biofuels categories
D. Standards for nuclear energy
-
How much renewable electricity is required to produce one kilogram of green hydrogen?
A. 25 units
B. 50 units
C. 75 units
D. 100 units
-
What characterizes annual ephemerals in Maharashtra?
A. Long-lasting blooming
B. Underground structures
C. Brief blooming period aligned with monsoon
D. Continuous flowering throughout the year
-
What is the main challenge in combating illegal sand mining?
A. Strong Regulatory Frameworks
B. Collaboration with Sand Mafias
C. Public Awareness and Monitoring
D. Effective Environmental Impact Assessments
-
When did SLIM enter lunar orbit?
A. December 7
B. December 25
C. January 19
D. September 7
-
Under what circumstances can the Press Registrar General cancel a periodical’s registration?
A. Late Submission of Annual Statements
B. Title Similarity Issues
C. Acts Against National Security
D. Both B and C
-
What contributes to the seasonal variations in total electron count (TEC) at Bharati station in Antarctica?
A. Atmospheric pressure
B. Particle precipitation and convectional plasma transport
C. Earth’s rotation speed
D. Station altitude
-
What is the significance of the RoDTEP extension for exporters?
A. Increased taxation
B. Financial burden
C. Continued financial support and resilience
D. Limited global market access
-
Where will NABARD’s social bonds be listed?
A. National Stock Exchange (NSE)
B. New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)
C. London Stock Exchange (LSE)
D. Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE)
-
What is the significance of clean energy technology investments surpassing spending on fossil fuels?
A. Indication of declining interest in clean energy
B. Confirmation of sustained reliance on fossil fuels
C. Positive trend towards sustainable alternatives
D. Evidence of ineffective international collaboration
