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Question No. 1
What key issue was highlighted during the 6th round of Foreign Office Consultations between India and Azerbaijan?
A
Space Exploration
B
Cross-Border Terrorism
C
Climate Change
D
Cultural Heritage
Question No. 2
What is the strategic significance of Azerbaijan in the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) for India?
A
It provides military support.
B
It acts as a vital connection point for trade.
C
It is India's main ally in the Middle East.
D
It has no significant role.
Question No. 3
Which factor complicates India's bilateral relations with Azerbaijan?
A
Cultural similarities
B
The Armenia factor
C
Joint tourism initiatives
D
The shared border with Iran
Question No. 4
What approach should India adopt to strengthen its relations with Azerbaijan?
A
A disengagement policy
B
Strict de-hyphenation policy
C
A focus on military alliances
D
Limiting trade negotiations
Question No. 5
What is a significant outcome of India's investments in Azerbaijan's energy sector?
A
Cultural exchanges
B
Increased tourism
C
Access to Trans-Caspian pipelines
D
Military cooperation
Question No. 6
What is a characteristic of the newly discovered planetary system discussed in the article?
A
It contains gas giants only.
B
It has two Earth-like planets called super-Earths.
C
It is located 200 light-years away.
D
It follows the standard model of planetary formation.
Question No. 7
How does the arrangement of planets in this new system compare to our Solar System?
A
Rocky planets are closer to the star, while gas giants are farther away.
B
Gas giants are found closer to the host star than rocky planets.
C
The arrangement is similar to that of the Solar System.
D
Rocky planets are arranged beyond gas giants, breaking known patterns.
Question No. 8
Who has been appointed as the vice-president and managing director for the APJ region at Intel?
A
Ravi Kumar
B
Santhosh Viswanathan
C
Neeraj Dave
D
Arun Nair
Question No. 9
What is the strategic importance of the APJ region for Intel?
A
Low demand for technology
B
Fast-growing diverse technology market
C
Decreasing consumer interest
D
Less competition in technology
Question No. 10
Who won the gold medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team event at the ISSF World Cup?
A
Mukesh Nelavalli and Palak
B
Veronika Major and Akos Karoly Nagy
C
Qianxun Yao and Kai Hu
D
None of the above
Question No. 11
What was the combined score of Palak and Mukesh in the final?
A
481.0
B
484.8
C
487.7
D
414.9
Question No. 12
What is the cumulative Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) achieved by the Government e Marketplace (GeM)?
A
₹10 lakh crore
B
₹18.4 lakh crore
C
₹5 lakh crore
D
₹20 lakh crore
Question No. 13
Which year was the Government e Marketplace (GeM) launched?
A
2014
B
2016
C
2018
D
2020
Question No. 14
What is the fourth known species of its genus identified by researchers from ZSI?
A
Epacanthion indica
B
Corononema dhriti
C
Nematoda
D
Marine nematode
Question No. 15
Which of the following statements about *Epacanthion indica* is true?
A
It is a free-living organism that feeds on microbes.
B
It has specialised mandibles and acts as a microscopic predator.
C
It is parasitic in nature.
D
It is the first known species of its genus worldwide.
Question No. 16
What is the primary threat posed by the Indian crested porcupine to saffron cultivation in Kashmir?
A
It helps in herb pollination.
B
It feeds on saffron corms before they bloom.
C
It protects the crops from pests.
D
It increases soil fertility.
Question No. 17
What unique feature does the Indian crested porcupine have for defense?
A
It can throw its quills.
B
It has strong, sharp quills on its back.
C
It can camouflage itself.
D
It emits a strong odor.
Question No. 18
Who is the first quadruple amputee to win an international archery gold medal?
A
Sheetal Devi
B
Payal Nag
C
Kuldeep Kumar Vedwan
D
Mata Vaishno Devi
Question No. 19
What innovative technique did Payal Nag use in archery?
A
Shooting with a bow using her feet
B
Using a specially designed prosthetic arm
C
Traditional archery methods
D
Blindfold shooting
Question No. 20
What are Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) commonly referred to as?
A
Persistent chemicals
B
Forever chemicals
C
Toxic metals
D
Organic compounds
Question No. 21
Which of the following substances are recognized as persistent organic pollutants under the Stockholm Convention?
A
Perfluorooctane Sulfonic Acid (PFOS)
B
Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
C
Methane (CH4)
D
Nitrogen Oxides (NOx)
Question No. 22
What is the main purpose of the Annual Survey of Incorporated Services Sector Enterprises (ASISSE)?
A
To promote tourism in India
B
To generate a comprehensive database of the incorporated services sector
C
To evaluate manufacturing sector performance
D
To assess agricultural yield
Question No. 23
What are tar balls primarily composed of?
A
Plastic residues
B
Weathered crude oil
C
Organic waste
D
Marine sediment
Question No. 24
Which region of India is particularly affected by tar ball deposition?
A
Eastern coastline
B
Northern plains
C
Western coastline
D
Southern islands
Question No. 25
Who has been appointed as the vice-president and managing director for Intel's Asia Pacific and Japan region?
A
Ravi Kumar
B
Santhosh Viswanathan
C
Anjali Gupta
D
Rahul Mehta
Question No. 26
What term is used to refer to the Earth-like planets in the newly identified planetary system?
A
Mega-Earths
B
Super-Earths
C
Ultra-Earths
D
Mini-Earths
Question No. 27
Which event did India win a gold medal in at the ISSF World Cup in Granada, Spain?
A
10m air rifle mixed team
B
10m air pistol mixed team
C
25m pistol team
D
50m rifle prone
Question No. 28
What was the combined score of the Indian shooters Palak and Mukesh in the final?
A
484.8
B
487.7
C
500.0
D
414.9
Question No. 29
Which country finished with silver in the mixed team event?
A
Hungary
B
India
C
China
D
Italy
Question No. 30
What is the cumulative Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) of the Government e Marketplace (GeM)?
A
₹18.4 lakh crore
B
₹5 lakh crore
C
₹10 lakh crore
D
₹15 lakh crore
Question No. 31
What are the names of the two new species of marine nematodes identified off the coast of Tamil Nadu?
A
Corononema dhriti and Epacanthion indica
B
Nematoda species and Marine worm
C
Corononema macronema and Epacanthion spartinae
D
Nemathelminthes and Corononema
Question No. 32
What is unique about 'Epacanthion indica' compared to other species?
A
It has a simpler life cycle.
B
It is known for its anatomical complexity and ecological role.
C
It is found only in freshwater.
D
It has a larger size than other nematodes.
Question No. 33
What recent behavior of the Indian crested porcupine is causing agricultural losses in Kashmir?
A
Feeding on saffron corms
B
Attracting other animals
C
Planting new crops
D
Moving into urban areas
Question No. 34
Who became the world's first quadruple amputee to win an international archery gold medal?
A
Deepa Malik
B
Payal Nag
C
Sumit Antil
D
Devendra Jhajharia
Question No. 35
What significant finding was highlighted in the Ipsos survey about India in March 2026?
A
India's citizens are worried about inflation.
B
India's citizens express confidence in the country's direction.
C
India is facing economic uncertainties.
D
India's public sentiment is subdued like advanced economies.
Question No. 36
What is the primary aim of the Annual Survey of Incorporated Services Sector Enterprises (ASISSE)?
A
To reduce unemployment rates
B
To generate a comprehensive database of the services sector
C
To strengthen government policies
D
To increase foreign investments
Question No. 37
What significant event does World Health Day commemorate?
A
Establishment of the United Nations
B
Establishment of World Health Organization
C
Discovery of Penicillin
D
Launch of WHO's Health Initiative
Question No. 38
Who was unanimously elected as Vietnam's state president?
A
Nguyen Phu Trong
B
To Lam
C
Pham Minh Chinh
D
Tran Dai Quang
Question No. 39
What was the outcome of the recent Supreme Court case regarding the NCERT association ban?
A
The ban was lifted.
B
The ban was upheld.
C
The case was dismissed.
D
The court ordered a review of the ban.
Question No. 40
Which country recently vetoed a UN resolution concerning the Strait of Hormuz?
A
India
B
Russia
C
United States
D
China
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