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What are the environmental concerns associated with the Mekedatu project?
A. Risk of earthquakes
B. Air pollution from construction activities
C. Submergence of the Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary and increased man-animal conflict
D. Water contamination and ecosystem disruption
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What is the role of the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) in relation to the National Electricity Plan (NEP)?
A. Prepare and notify the NEP
B. Implement the NEP
C. Conduct reviews of the NEP
D. None of the above
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What is the primary reason for the increased demand for lithium?
A. Its use in mobile phones and laptops.
B. The global transition to low-carbon economies.
C. The development of 5G networks.
D. Its role in medical devices like pacemakers.
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What is the main purpose of the Agni series of missiles?
A. Enhancing space exploration capabilities
B. Strengthening strategic deterrence
C. Facilitating international cooperation
D. Supporting domestic infrastructure projects
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What is one of the key contrasts in India’s banking system ?
A. High per capita account balance
B. Equal contribution to deposits from rural and urban populations
C. Low non-performing assets (NPAs)
D. Rural-urban divide in deposits
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What is the common characteristic of Central Asian countries’ foreign policy trajectories?
A. Neutrality
B. Multi-vectorism
C. Security-driven
D. Balancing regional engagements
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Which organization collaborates with the National Commission for Women (NCW) to launch the Entrepreneurship Awareness Programmes (EAPs)?
A. Ministry of Finance
B. Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII)
C. National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC)
D. Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)
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What is the primary advantage of salt cavern-based oil storage facilities over rock cavern-based facilities?
A. Higher storage capacity
B. Lower construction costs
C. Faster oil extraction process
D. Enhanced geological stability
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Which approach does Bima Vahak adopt in its insurance distribution channel?
A. Men-centric approach.
B. Urban-centric approach.
C. Gender-neutral approach.
D. Women-centric approach.
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Which blockchain is commonly used for holding NFTs?
A. Bitcoin blockchain
B. Ethereum blockchain
C. Ripple blockchain
D. Cardano blockchain
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What is one of the key advantages of the Kavach system?
A. Cost-effectiveness
B. Early detection of anomalies
C. Preventing locomotive collisions
D. Probability of error of 1 in 100 years
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What is the purpose of interlocking in railway signaling systems?
A. To increase train speeds
B. To control train movements and prevent accidents
C. To reduce maintenance costs
D. To improve passenger comfort
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What is the primary cause of anaemia in India?
A. Vitamin D deficiency
B. Protein deficiency
C. Iron deficiency
D. Vitamin C deficiency
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How do OPEC+ decisions impact the global oil market?
A. They have no effect on oil prices
B. They directly influence global oil supply and demand dynamics
C. They focus solely on promoting renewable energy sources
D. They primarily benefit non-OPEC oil producers
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What are superbugs?
A. Fungi resistant to antibiotics
B. Bacteria resistant to antibiotics
C. Viruses resistant to antibiotics
D. Fungi and bacteria resistant to antibiotics
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What potential impact could the expiration of the lease have on power supply?
A. Increased power supply for the region
B. No impact on power supply
C. Disruption of power supply
D. Decreased power supply for the region
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What are natural carbon sinks?
A. Soil, forests, and oceans
B. Wind turbines and solar panels
C. Coal-fired power plants
D. Oil and gas reserves
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What is the primary reason behind the Central Government’s ban on fourteen fixed-dose combination (FDC) medicines?
A. Lack of availability in the market
B. High cost of FDC medicines
C. Therapeutic irrelevance and potential risks
D. Limited production capacity
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Which weather conditions contribute to high ozone levels?
A. Cloudy and overcast skies
B. Strong wind gusts
C. Low temperatures throughout the day
D. Lots of sunlight and high peak temperatures
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What is the primary responsibility of the Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS)?
A. Ensuring passenger comfort during train travel
B. Investigating serious train accidents
C. Managing railway infrastructure projects
D. Overseeing ticketing and reservation systems
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What is the Higgs boson?
A. A type of force-carrying particle
B. A type of fermion
C. A type of energy field
D. A type of quark
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Which subject area was newly introduced in the India Rankings 2023?
A. Architecture and Planning
B. Agriculture & Allied Sectors
C. Innovation
D. Management
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What sectors offer potential areas for further collaboration between India and Suriname?
A. Energy, manufacturing, and telecommunications
B. Pharmaceuticals, Ayurveda, agriculture, and defense
C. Tourism, finance, and environmental conservation
D. Education, transportation, and infrastructure development
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What were the key government measures that helped boost chana production in India?
A. Reduction in import duty
B. Incentivizing farmers to expand chana cultivation
C. Implementation of import quotas
D. Introduction of price subsidies
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What is the aim of using simplified language in the Draft Aircraft Bill, 2023?
A. To confuse citizens regarding aviation laws
B. To empower citizens with knowledge about aviation laws
C. To increase compliance with regulations
D. To hinder transparency in the regulatory process
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Which global initiative aims to reduce the use of problematic plastics?
A. Greenpeace
B. Clean Seas Campaign
C. Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
D. GloLitter Partnerships
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What is the significance of the RRSK?
A. Enhancing passenger comfort
B. Ensuring timely train arrivals
C. Consolidation of safety funds and centralized funding
D. Expanding railway network infrastructure
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Where did Mahatma Gandhi establish his second camp in South Africa, where Satyagraha was molded into a weapon of protest?
A. Johannesburg
B. Phoenix Farm
C. Pretoria
D. Tolstoy Farm
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How does fiber-optic internet transmit data?
A. Through electric currents
B. Through radio waves
C. Through light pulses
D. Through satellite signals
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What was the primary objective of Operation Bluestar?
A. To eliminate Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale from the Golden Temple complex and regain control over Harmandir Sahib.
B. To establish an independent state for Sikhs.
C. To capture suspects from the outskirts of Punjab.
D. To promote dialogue and reconciliation among different communities in India.
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What is the Act of Manual Scavenging defined as?
A. Manual cleaning of septic tanks
B. Handling human excreta in insanitary latrines
C. Cleaning railway tracks
D. Carrying and disposing of waste in open areas
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Which of the following is NOT one of the identified research areas under National Mission MAHIR?
A. Carbon capture
B. Solar energy optimization
C. Solid state refrigeration
D. Nano technology for EV battery
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Which organization proposed the Delhi Declaration on cybersecurity?
A. United Nations
B. World Health Organization
C. National Cyber Security Coordinator of India
D. International Monetary Fund
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Which organization was responsible for designing and developing Varunastra?
A. Indian Navy
B. Naval Science and Technological Laboratory
C. Defence Research and Development Organisation
D. Indian Naval Research Wing
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Which region heavily relied on the water supplied by the Kakhovka Dam?
A. Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
B. Smolensk, Russia
C. Volga River
D. Odessa, Ukraine
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Which component of the Earth’s climate system is particularly vulnerable to the impacts of rising sea levels?
A. Atmosphere.
B. Land.
C. Cryosphere.
D. Biosphere.
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What is the purpose of the pandemic accord?
A. To develop international trade agreements
B. To address climate change issues
C. To prevent and respond to pandemics and health emergencies
D. To establish rules for international travel
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Which organization was highlighted for cooperation with the Quad?
A. Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
B. European Union (EU).
C. United Nations (UN).
D. North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
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What role does Meta play in the Amrit Generation campaign?
A. Providing financial support to participants
B. Offering mentorship to the youth
C. Creating immersive technologies
D. Promoting social media influencers
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What is the concept of spatial computing?
A. It integrates digital information into the physical world.
B. It enables eye, voice, and hand interaction with virtual content.
C. It revolutionizes the gaming and entertainment industries.
D. It collects data through sensors for product design.
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What does Article 5 of NATO entail?
A. Collective defense against potential attacks
B. Formation of NATO’s military alliance
C. Admission criteria for NATO membership
D. Requirement for democratic governance
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Which group focuses on preventing the development of chemical or biological weapons?
A. Wassenaar Arrangement
B. Nuclear Suppliers Group
C. Australia Group
D. Missile Technology Control Regime
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What is one of the challenges ahead of COP28 ?
A. Achieving equitable burden-sharing among countries
B. Defining supervisory bodies’ responsibilities
C. Balancing energy security and renewable energy goals
D. Implementing emission avoidance activities
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What is the purpose of the Global Stocktake (GST)?
A. To assess progress in fighting climate change and bridge the adequacy gap.
B. To allocate financial resources for climate action worldwide.
C. To determine individual country’s climate targets.
D. To promote technological advancements in greenhouse gas emissions reduction.
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What is the significance of the economic security framework proposed in the Atlantic Declaration?
A. Ensuring fair trade practices
B. Encouraging global disarmament
C. Strengthening economic ties between nations
D. Promoting cultural diversity
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What does NExT aim to replace?
A. Final-year MBBS examination
B. NEET-PG
C. Both final-year MBBS examination and NEET-PG
D. National Medical Commission (NMC)
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What role do atmospheric bridges and tunnels play in monsoon dynamics?
A. Connect remote oceanic regions
B. Impact the formation of cyclones
C. Enhance the intensity of monsoons
D. None of the above
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What was the primary purpose of the Agni Prime ballistic missile?
A. To replace the Agni-II missile
B. To strengthen India’s defense against China and Pakistan
C. To provide advanced navigation and guidance systems
D. To enhance the operational flexibility of missile storage
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Which country does Serbia NOT share its borders with?
A. Romania.
B. Montenegro.
C. Albania.
D. Hungary.
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What is the primary cause of El Niño?
A. Ocean currents
B. Trade winds
C. Solar radiation
D. Volcanic activity
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Which wolf subspecies is found in India?
A. Arctic wolf
B. Red wolf
C. Indian wolf
D. Gray wolf
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What is the main advantage of utilizing eDNA analysis from air quality control stations for biodiversity monitoring?
A. It allows direct observation of organisms in the environment.
B. It provides insights into historical air pollution levels.
C. It expands the scope of biodiversity tracking at a larger scale.
D. It eliminates the need for field surveys and data collection.
