1. Where has the world's highest competition pool recently opened?
A) Nepal
B) Bhutan
C) India
D) China
Answer: B) Bhutan
2. What is the significance of this pool for Bhutanese swimmers?
A) It will allow them to compete in international events
B) It will provide them with a chance to train abroad
C) It will enable them to remain in their home country for training
D) It will give them access to advanced swimming technology
Answer: C) It will enable them to remain in their home country for training
3. What technology will facilitate PhonePe UPI payments in Sri Lanka?
A) UPI and Visa Network
B) UPI and LankaPay National Payment Network
C) UPI and Mastercard Network
D) UPI and American Express Network
Answer: B) UPI and LankaPay National Payment Network
4. How will currency conversions work for PhonePe UPI payments in Sri Lanka?
A) Users need to manually calculate and convert currency
B) The amount will be debited in Sri Lankan currency, without showing the exchange rate
C) The amount will be debited in Indian currency, showing the currency exchange rate
D) Currency conversions will not be necessary
Answer: C) The amount will be debited in Indian currency, showing the currency exchange rate
5. How many Indian athletes will Puma sponsor under its deal with the Athletics Federation of India?
A) 200
B) 300
C) 400
D) 500
Answer: C) 400
6. Which major international events are excluded from Puma's kit sponsorship deal with the Athletics Federation of India?
A) Olympics, World Championships, and Asian Games
B) Olympics, Asian Games, and Commonwealth Games
C) World Championships, Asian Games, and European Games
D) Olympics, World Championships, and European Games
Answer: B) Olympics, Asian Games, and Commonwealth Games
7. Which city has secured the top position in the ranking of cities that have improved in controlling air pollution?
A) Delhi
B) Kanpur
C) Thane
D) Kolkata
Answer: B) Kanpur
8. What is the goal of the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) launched by the Ministry of Environment, Forests, and Climate Change (MoEF&CC)?
A) To increase PM10 and PM2.5 concentrations by 20% to 30% by 2024
B) To maintain current PM10 and PM2.5 concentrations by 2024
C) To decrease PM10 and PM2.5 concentrations by 20% to 30% by 2024
D) To eliminate air pollution completely by 2024
Answer: C) To decrease PM10 and PM2.5 concentrations by 20% to 30% by 2024
9. What is the primary mode of transmission of West Nile Fever?
A) Through contaminated water
B) Through mosquito bites
C) Through infected birds
D) Through human contact
Answer: B) Through mosquito bites
10. Which type of mosquitoes are the principal vectors of West Nile virus?
A) Anopheles
B) Culex
C) Aedes
D) Dengue
Answer: B) Culex
11. What is a common environmental factor that contributes to the spread of West Nile virus in Kerala?
A) Large flowing water bodies
B) Large stagnant water bodies
C) Migratory birds
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
12. What is the brand name of Takeda Pharmaceutical's dengue vaccine approved by the World Health Organization?
A) TAK-003
B) Qdenga
C) Dengvaxia
D) TakedaVax
Answer: B) Qdenga
13. Which age group is the dengue vaccine recommended for in high dengue prevalence areas?
A) Children aged 4 to 12 years
B) Children aged 6 to 16 years
C) Adults aged 17 to 45 years
D) Children aged 1 to 5 years
Answer: B) Children aged 6 to 16 years
14. How many doses of the vaccine are administered and what is the time gap between them?
A) Two doses administered six months apart
B) Two doses administered three months apart
C) Three doses administered one month apart
D) One dose only
Answer: B) Two doses administered three months apart
15. Where was Kavita Krishnamurti awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award for her contributions to music?
A) UK Asian Film Festival in Mumbai
B) UK Asian Film Festival in London
C) Asian Film Festival in New York
D) London Music Festival
Answer: B) UK Asian Film Festival in London
16. How many songs has Kavita Krishnamurti sung in her career, according to the text?
A) Over 10,000 songs
B) Over 20,000 songs
C) Over 50,000 songs
D) Over 1,000 songs
Answer: C) Over 50,000 songs
17. What is the theme for World Hypertension Day in 2024?
A) "Control Your Blood Pressure, Save Your Life"
B) "Measure Your Blood Pressure Accurately, Control It, Live Longer!"
C) "High Blood Pressure: A Silent Killer"
D) "Take Control of Your Heart Health"
Answer: B) "Measure Your Blood Pressure Accurately, Control It, Live Longer!"
18. What is the definition of hypertension (high blood pressure) in terms of blood pressure measurement?
A) 120/80 mmHg or lower
B) 140/90 mmHg or higher
C) 100/60 mmHg or higher
D) 110/70 mmHg or lower
Answer: B) 140/90 mmHg or higher
19. What is the name of the railway system that NASA plans to build on the Moon?
A) Lunar Rail Transport (LRT)
B) Flexible Levitation on a Track (FLOAT)
C) Moon Railway System (MRS)
D) Space Rail Network (SRN)
Answer: B) Flexible Levitation on a Track (FLOAT)
20. What is the purpose of the FLOAT railway system on the Moon?
A) To transport astronauts from Earth to the Moon
B) To play a key role in the daily operations of a sustainable lunar station
C) To explore the surface of the Moon
D) To launch spacecraft from the Moon to Mars
Answer: B) To play a key role in the daily operations of a sustainable lunar station
21. Who is the Indian football player announcing retirement from international football?
A) Sunil Chhetri
B) Lionel Messi
C) Cristiano Ronaldo
D) Virat Kohli
Answer: A) Sunil Chhetri
22. Which team will Sunil Chhetri play his final international match against?
A) Brazil
B) Argentina
C) Kuwait
D) Pakistan
Answer: C) Kuwait
23. What is Sunil Chhetri's goal tally in international football?
A) 150 in 300 appearances
B) 200 in 400 appearances
C) 252 in 515 appearances
D) 300 in 600 appearances
Answer: C) 252 in 515 appearances
24. What is the title of the FIFA documentary honoring Sunil Chhetri's journey and achievements?
A) "The Football Legend"
B) "Captain Fantastic"
C) "The Indian Football Icon"
D) "Sunil Chhetri: A Football Journey"
Answer: B) "Captain Fantastic"
25. Who is the new Prime Minister of Singapore?
A) Lawrence Wong Shyun Tsai
B) Lee Hsien Loong
C) Goh Chok Tong
D) Lee Kuan Yew
Answer: A) Lawrence Wong Shyun Tsai
