1. Recently, which organization has developed Carbon-Carbon (C-C) nozzle for rocket engines?
A] ISRO
B] DRDO
C] BHEL
D] HAL
2. According to IMF, what is the GDP growth projection of India for FY 2024-25?
A] 5.1%
B] 6.8%
C] 7.1%
D] 4.5%
3. Recently, ISRO has decided to achieve debris-free space by which year?
A] 2025
B] 2027
C] 2030
D] 2035
4. What is ‘Gaia-BH3’, recently seen in news?
A] Communication satellite
B] Nuclear ballistic submarine
C] Invasive weed
D] Massive stellar black hole
5. Recently, DRDO organized the first international workshop on ‘Emerging Technologies and Challenges for Exoskeleton’ at which place?
A] Bengaluru
B] Chennai
C] Hyderabad
D] Bombay
6. Mataberi Pera & Pachra, recently got a GI tag, belongs to which state?
A] Tripura
B] Assam
C] Mizoram
D] Nagaland
7. What is the theme of World Autism Awareness Day 2024?
A] Empowering Autistic Voices
B] The Transition to Adulthood
C] Inclusive Quality Education for All
D] Assistive Technologies, Active Participation
8. Recently, which port in India emerged as the top cargo-handling port in India in 2023-24?
A] Karaikal port
B] Paradip port
C] Kandla port
D] Kochi port
9. Recently, which European Union country became the largest to legalize recreational use of cannabis?
A] Greece
B] Belgium
C] Germany
D] Ireland
10. What is the theme of ‘International Mining Awareness Day 2024’?
A] Protecting Lives, Building Peace
B] Safe Ground, Safe Steps, Safe Home
C] Together for Mine Action
D] Perseverance, Partnership, and Progress
11. What is Kallakkadal, recently seen in news?
A] Coastal flooding caused by swell waves
B] A loosely defined region in the western part of North Atlantic Ocean
C] It is traditional fishing technique in South India
D] Newly discovered asteroids
12. LEADS programme 2024, is recently launched by which organization?
A] Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) & Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
B] Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
C] Indian National Science Academy (INSA) & National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG)
D] National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)
13. Recently, President of India launched India’s first home-grown gene therapy for cancer at which place?
A] IIT Madras
B] IIT Bombay
C] IIT Hyderabad
D] IIT Delhi
14. India is planning to create its first privately managed Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) by which year?
A] 2025-26
B] 2026-27
C] 2024-25
D] 2029-30
15. Recently, which organization has partnered with Panasonic Energy to create a joint venture for producing lithium-ion cells in India?
A] Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC)
B] International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
C] Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)
D] Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)
16. Which organization has developed India’s lightest bullet proof jacket?
A] DRDO
B] ISRO
C] CSIR
D] BARC
17. Recently, which country passed the Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill?
A] United Kingdom
B] Canada
C] France
D] Russia
18. Recently, which Indian state has launched the 'Shree Krishna' scheme to promote spiritual tourism?
A] Uttar Pradesh
B] Haryana
C] Punjab
D] Gujarat
19. Who has become the first Indian to be appointed as the President of the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF)?
A] Adille Sumariwalla
B] Anju Bobby George
C] P T Usha
D] Milkha Singh
20. Recently, which organization has developed an AI-powered chatbot named 'AskNavy' to provide information and answer queries related to the Indian Navy?
A] Indian Navy
B] Indian Army
C] Indian Air Force
D] DRDO
Answer Keys:
1. Answer: A] ISRO
2. Answer: B] 6.8%
3. Answer: C] 2030
4. Answer: D] Massive stellar black hole
5. Answer: A] Bengaluru
6. Answer: A] Tripura
7. Answer: A] Empowering Autistic Voices
8. Answer: B] Paradip port
9. Answer: C] Germany
10. Answer: A] Protecting Lives, Building Peace
11. Answer: A] Coastal flooding caused by swell waves
12. Answer: C] Indian National Science Academy (INSA) & National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG)
13. Answer: B] IIT Bombay
14. Answer: D] 2029-30
15. Answer: C] Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)
16. Answer: A] DRDO
17. Answer: A] United Kingdom
18. Answer: A] Uttar Pradesh
19. Answer: A] Adille Sumariwalla
20. Answer: A] Indian Navy
