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What is the primary concern associated with Mexico’s ‘Maya train’ project ?
A. Boosting the economy
B. Cultural heritage preservation
C. Potential ecological disaster
D. Enhancing tourism
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What are some of the environmental impacts of marine sand extraction ?
A. Increased water temperature and beach erosion
B. Noise pollution and reduced fish populations
C. Increased biodiversity and improved water quality
D. Enhanced coral reef growth and reduced sea-level rise
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Which of the following is NOT a historical origin of the name “Bharat”?
A. Mahabharata
B. Ancient king
C. British colonial rule
D. Puranic literature
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Where does Aditya-L1 spend its mission life in orbit?
A. In a circular orbit around the Earth.
B. In a geostationary orbit.
C. In an irregularly shaped orbit around the L1 Lagrange point.
D. In a polar orbit around the Sun.
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Which language options are initially available for RBI’s Hello! UPI-Conversational Payments?
A. Hindi and English
B. Hindi and regional languages
C. English and Spanish
D. Hindi, English, and Mandarin
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How does plastic pollution contribute to climate change?
A. By reducing carbon emissions
B. By promoting recycling
C. By releasing toxic compounds when incinerated
D. By enhancing air quality
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Who will be subject to the guidelines for preventing and regulating dark patterns?
A. Only online sellers
B. Only consumers
C. All individuals and online platforms, including sellers and advertisers
D. Only government agencies
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Why does the heat index often feel higher than the actual air temperature during heatwaves?
A) Increased cloud cover
B) Higher wind speeds
C) Elevated humidity levels
D) Reduced atmospheric pressure
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Which organization is the world’s largest commercial aircraft manufacturer involved in this partnership?
A. Boeing
B. Lockheed Martin
C. Airbus
D. Embraer
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Which natural climate phenomenon redistributes ocean heat content across the Pacific and contributes to ocean warming?
A. La Nina
B. North Atlantic Oscillation (NAO)
C. El Nino
D. Monsoon
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What was the primary theme of the Africa Climate Summit 2023 (ACS23)?
A. Promoting fossil fuel usage
B. Advancing clean energy solutions
C. Exploring sustainable agriculture
D. Encouraging deforestation
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What important role does Varuna-23 play in maritime security?
A. Facilitating international trade negotiations
B. Addressing air pollution in coastal regions
C. Bolstering maritime security in the Indian Ocean
D. Promoting undersea archaeology research
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Why is green growth significant?
A. It hinders economic development
B. It exacerbates climate change
C. It promotes sustainable economic development while preserving the environment
D. It increases air pollution
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What has been the primary cause of shifts in pearl millet cultivation zones in India?
A) Soil erosion
B) Technological advancements
C) Human-induced climate change
D) Changes in government policies
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What technology is the Indian government actively promoting in the civil nuclear sector?
A. Pressurized Heavy Water Reactors (PHWRs)
B. Small Modular Reactors (SMRs)
C. Nuclear Fusion Reactors
D. Fast Breeder Reactors (FBRs)
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What technology is the Indian government actively promoting in the civil nuclear sector?
A. Pressurized Heavy Water Reactors (PHWRs)
B. Small Modular Reactors (SMRs)
C. Nuclear Fusion Reactors
D. Fast Breeder Reactors (FBRs)
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Who initiated the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)?
A. G7 countries
B. United Nations
C. China
D. European Union (EU)
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What is the Clade 9 variant of VZV?
A. A strain of chickenpox
B. A variant of monkeypox
C. A new herpesvirus
D. A subtype of Varicella Zoster Virus
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What is the primary objective of the Samudrayaan mission’s exploration beyond collecting valuable minerals?
A. Studying coral reefs in the deep sea
B. Investigating chemosynthetic biodiversity
C. Measuring oceanic temperatures at extreme depths
D. Mapping the topography of the ocean floor
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What is the primary goal of gene-drive technology?
A) To eliminate mosquitoes from the ecosystem
B) To selectively manipulate genes within populations
C) To control the spread of malaria through vaccines
D) To improve the lifespan of female mosquitoes
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What does Gresham’s Law state?
A. Good money drives out bad money.
B. Bad money drives out good money.
C. Money should not be undervalued.
D. Currency shortages are always beneficial.
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What is the primary purpose of the ‘Global Stocktake’ ?
A. To evaluate countries’ progress in addressing climate change.
B. To promote fossil fuel industries.
C. To enforce climate targets on countries.
D. To generate revenue for renewable energy projects.
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What is one of the key strategies mentioned in the essay to address the impact of CBAM on Indian industry?
A. Implementing import restrictions
B. Promoting carbon-intensive production processes
C. Creating a collaborative ecosystem between industry and government
D. Reducing exports to the European Union
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What is one of the key features of SID that ensures personalized course recommendations?
A. Aadhaar-based eKYC
B. Multilingual support
C. Digital CVs
D. Integration with government training programs
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Which two regions are identified as having the highest concentration of extremely poor children in the world?
A. North America and Europe
B. Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia
C. East Asia and the Pacific
D. Central America and the Caribbean
