1. Which of the following countries does NOT possess operational ICBMs?
    A. Israel
    B. North Korea
    C. Pakistan
    D. India
    Correct Answer: C. Pakistan
    Explanation: Despite being a nuclear-armed nation, **Pakistan** does not yet possess intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs), unlike India, which has the Agni series of ICBMs.
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  2. How many member countries are part of the GlobE Network?
    A. 100
    B. 150
    C. 121
    D. 200
    Correct Answer: C. 121
    Explanation: The GlobE Network currently includes 121 member countries and 219 law enforcement authorities working together to combat corruption and financial crime. source
  3. Which Indian start-ups are involved in designing military-specific chips for the semiconductor fabrication plant?
    A. Bharat Semi and 3rdiTech
    B. TATA Semi and VITech
    C. BharatTech and 3rdSemiconductor
    D. ISEC and ArthaTech
    Correct Answer: A. Bharat Semi and 3rdiTech
    Explanation: Bharat Semi and 3rdiTech are the Indian start-ups involved in designing military-grade chips. These firms have been working with the Indian Armed Forces and the U.S. military since 2019.
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  4. Which of the following sectors is NOT covered under India’s PLI scheme?
    A. Textiles
    B. Electronics
    C. Pharmaceuticals
    D. Agriculture
    Correct Answer: D. Agriculture
    Explanation: The PLI scheme covers 13 sectors, including textiles, electronics, pharmaceuticals, and renewable energy, but agriculture is not one of them.
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  5. Which settlement cycle was introduced in 2021 and has already been implemented in phases?
    A. T+0
    B. T+2
    C. T+1
    D. T+3
    Correct Answer: C. T+1
    Explanation: T+1, a settlement cycle where trades are settled one business day after the transaction, was introduced in 2021 and has been implemented in phases. It has already shown improvements in settlement efficiency.
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  6. Which rule is being enforced through Operation Amrith to prohibit the OTC sale of antibiotics?
    A. 2013 H1 Rule
    B. 2011 H1 Rule
    C. 2020 H1 Rule
    D. 2005 AMR Rule
    Correct Answer: B. 2011 H1 Rule
    Explanation: Operation Amrith is specifically focused on enforcing the 2011 H1 rule, which bans the sale of all antibiotics without a prescription, in order to prevent their misuse.
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  7. What is the primary environmental issue caused by the long maturation period of Pusa-44?
    A. Soil erosion
    B. Water scarcity
    C. Stubble burning
    D. Pest infestations
    Correct Answer: C. Stubble burning
    Explanation: The long maturation period of Pusa-44 delays harvesting, leading to stubble burning, which is a major contributor to air pollution in northern India.
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  8. In which conflicts have Russia used thermobaric weapons like the ODAB-1500?
    A. The Korean War and the Gulf War
    B. The Chechen wars and the conflict in Ukraine
    C. The Iraq War and the war in Afghanistan
    D. The Syrian Civil War and the Vietnam War
    Correct Answer: B. The Chechen wars and the conflict in Ukraine
    Explanation: Russia has used thermobaric weapons, including the ODAB-1500, in both the Chechen wars and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, adding to the destruction in these areas.
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  9. What is one of the main reasons for the decline in India’s core sector output in August 2024?
    A. Increased construction activity
    B. High base effect from the previous year
    C. Increase in global demand
    D. Higher crude oil production
    Correct Answer: B. High base effect from the previous year
    Explanation: One of the reasons for the decline in August 2024 was the high base effect from August 2023, when the core sector saw a significant 13.4% growth, making the current year’s performance seem weaker in comparison.
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  10. Which of the following is NOT a focus area of the PM E-DRIVE scheme?
    A. Electric buses
    B. Electric ambulances
    C. Electric trucks
    D. Promotion of solar energy
    Correct Answer: D. Promotion of solar energy
    Explanation: The PM E-DRIVE scheme focuses on promoting electric vehicles like electric buses, e-ambulances, and electric trucks. The scheme does not directly focus on promoting solar energy.
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  11. Which ministry is responsible for implementing the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA)?
    A. Ministry of Home Affairs
    B. Ministry of Tribal Affairs
    C. Ministry of Education
    D. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
    Correct Answer: B. Ministry of Tribal Affairs
    Explanation: The Ministry of Tribal Affairs is the implementing authority for the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA), which focuses on tribal development. source

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