1. What is the purpose of India delivering a Dornier-228 aircraft to Guyana?
A) To participate in joint military exercises
B) To enhance bilateral cooperation and strengthen ties
C) To establish an Indian military base in Guyana
D) To compete with China’s influence in South America
2. The Dornier-228 aircraft delivered by India to Guyana is primarily intended for:
A) Commercial passenger transport
B) Agricultural purposes
C) Maritime surveillance
D) VIP transport
3. What is the main goal of the Indian Navy’s modernization program involving its warships?
A) To increase the speed of the warships
B) To enhance the life and maintenance support of the warships
C) To reduce the size of the warships for stealth operations
D) To arm the warships with nuclear weapons
4. The Ministry of Defence signed a contract for the Indian Navy’s modernization program worth:
A) Rs. 213.42 crore
B) Rs. 313.42 crore
C) Rs. 413.42 crore
D) Rs. 513.42 crore
5. What is the primary focus of the new Army division being considered for deployment in Eastern Ladakh?
A) Counter-terrorism operations
B) Border patrol and security
C) Disaster response and relief
D) Training and exercises
6. Under which command is the new Army division for Eastern Ladakh being considered for deployment?
A) Eastern Command
B) Western Command
C) Northern Command
D) Central Command
7. The consideration for deploying a new Army division in Eastern Ladakh is partly to commemorate the anniversary of which operation?
A) Operation Blue Star
B) Operation Vijay
C) Operation Meghdoot
D) Operation Parakram
8. What is the main purpose of the principal purpose test introduced in the revised India-Mauritius Tax Agreement?
A) To increase investment opportunities
B) To prevent tax evasion
C) To promote tourism
D) To facilitate trade agreements
9. The revision of the India-Mauritius Tax Agreement aims to scrutinize:
A) Current foreign investments through Mauritius
B) Past foreign investments through Mauritius
C) Future trade deals with Mauritius
D) Tourism policies with Mauritius
10. The introduction of the principal purpose test in the tax agreement between India and Mauritius is expected to:
A) Decrease bilateral trade
B) Increase tax revenues
C) Reduce administrative costs
D) Encourage free trade
11. From when will India Post Payments Bank start charging for transactions made through the Aadhaar Enabled Payment System?
A) Mid-June 2022
B) Mid-July 2022
C) Mid-August 2022
D) Mid-September 2022
12. Which bank will implement charges for transactions via the Aadhaar Enabled Payment System?
A) State Bank of India
B) Punjab National Bank
C) India Post Payments Bank
D) HDFC Bank
13. The decision by India Post Payments Bank to charge for Aadhaar Enabled Payment System transactions is primarily to:
A) Discourage the use of digital transactions
B) Cover the operational costs
C) Promote other payment methods
D) Increase the bank’s profitability
14. What is the coal production target set by the Indian government for the fiscal year 2025?
A) 150 million tonnes
B) 160 million tonnes
C) 170 million tonnes
D) 180 million tonnes
15. The coal production target set by the Indian government is aimed for which fiscal year?
A) 2023
B) 2024
C) 2025
D) 2026
16. The setting of a coal production target by the Indian government is related to which sector?
A) Renewable energy
B) Petroleum
C) Coal mining
D) Natural gas
17. What was the main concern that led environmentalists to petition the Supreme Court in 2019 regarding the Great Indian Bustards (GIBs)?
A) Habitat destruction due to urbanization
B) Poaching and illegal hunting of GIBs
C) Collision with overhead power lines
D) Climate change affecting breeding patterns
18. What did the Supreme Court’s March 2024 order emphasize regarding the electrification process?
A) Complete ban on overhead transmission lines
B) All transmission lines must go underground
C) An expert committee will oversee the electrification process
D) Immediate halt to all solar park developments
19. Which of the following acts was not mentioned in the Supreme Court’s judgment as a step taken by the Indian government to address climate change?
A) The Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972
B) The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1974
C) The National Green Tribunal Act 2010
D) The Forest (Conservation) Act 1980
20. What is the significance of the Supreme Court’s judgment in the context of the Great Indian Bustard case?
A) It marks the first time the right against the adverse effects of climate change has been included in the fundamental rights.
B) It indicates the government’s failure to protect endangered species.
C) It suggests that solar power is the sole cause of the decline in the GIB population.
D) It orders the immediate cessation of all solar energy projects in India.
Answer Keys:
1. Answer: B) To enhance bilateral cooperation and strengthen ties
2. Answer: C) Maritime surveillance
3. Answer: B) To enhance the life and maintenance support of the warships
4. Answer: B) Rs. 313.42 crore
5. Answer: B) Border patrol and security
6. Answer: C) Northern Command
7. Answer: C) Operation Meghdoot
8. Answer: B) To prevent tax evasion
9. Answer: B) Past foreign investments through Mauritius
10. Answer: B) Increase tax revenues
11. Answer: A) Mid-June 2022
12. Answer: C) India Post Payments Bank
13. Answer: B) Cover the operational costs
14. Answer: C) 170 million tonnes
15. Answer: C) 2025
16. Answer: C) Coal mining
17. Answer: C) Collision with overhead power lines
18. Answer: C) An expert committee will oversee the electrification process
19. Answer: D) The Forest (Conservation) Act 1980
20. Answer: A) It marks the first time the right against the adverse effects of climate change has been included in the fundamental rights.
