1. Who is the first person to receive commercially licensed gene therapy for sickle cell disease?
A) Kendric Cromer from Washington
B) John Smith from New York
C) David Lee from California
D) James Johnson from Texas
Answer: A) Kendric Cromer from Washington
2. How many Americans are affected by sickle cell disease?
A) Approximately 50,000
B) Approximately 100,000
C) Approximately 200,000
D) Approximately 500,000
Answer: B) Approximately 100,000
3. How long does the entire process take from cell collection to product shipment?
A) Between 30 and 60 days
B) Between 70 and 105 days
C) Between 100 and 150 days
D) Between 150 and 200 days
Answer: B) Between 70 and 105 days
4. What percentage of individuals surveyed claimed they were spending more since adopting UPI?
A) 50%
B) 60%
C) 74%
D) 80%
Answer: C) 74%
5. What milestone did Yuzvendra Chahal achieve in T20 cricket?
A) 300 wickets
B) 350 wickets
C) 400 wickets
D) 450 wickets
Answer: B) 350 wickets
6. Who became the first player to have 200 IPL scalps earlier this season?
A) Yuzvendra Chahal
B) Ravichandran Ashwin
C) Jasprit Bumrah
D) Axar Patel
Answer: A) Yuzvendra Chahal
7. What will Sujai Raina be responsible for as the country manager for India at Visa?
A) Overseeing Visa’s global operations
B) Leading strategic initiatives for the Indian market
C) Managing Visa’s European business
D) Partnering with clients in South Asia
Answer: B) Leading strategic initiatives for the Indian market
8. Who will continue in the role of Group Country Manager for India and South Asia?
A) Sujai Raina
B) Sandeep Ghosh
C) Vice President of Business Development
D) Sandeep Ghosh and Sujai Raina jointly
Answer: B) Sandeep Ghosh
9. What type of helicopter was deployed by the Indian Air Force for the Bambi Bucket operation?
A) Mi-17 V1
B) Mi-17 V5
C) Mi-17 V7
D) Mi-17 V9
Answer: B) Mi-17 V5
10. What is the purpose of the Bambi bucket apparatus?
A) Aerial firefighting
B) Search and rescue operations
C) Military transport
D) Medical evacuation
Answer: A) Aerial firefighting
11. What amount did India contribute to the U.N. Counter-Terrorism Trust Fund?
A) $50,000
B) $100,000
C) $500,000
D) $1,000,000
Answer: C) $500,000
12. Who received India’s voluntary financial contribution towards the UN Counter-Terrorism Trust Fund?
A) Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj
B) Vladimir Voronkov
C) Under Secretary General of UNOCT
D) Both A and B
Answer: D) Both A and B
13. Where was the successful ignition test on Semi Cryogenic Pre-Burner Ignition Test Article (PITA) conducted?
A) ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPrC) in Bengaluru, Karnataka
B) ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPrC) in Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu
C) Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh
D) Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Answer: B) ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPrC) in Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu
14. What is the propellant combination used in the Semi Cryogenic Pre-Burner Ignition Test Article (PITA) engine?
A) Liquid hydrogen (LH2) and liquid oxygen (LOX)
B) Liquid oxygen (LOX) and kerosene
C) Solid fuel and liquid oxygen (LOX)
D) Liquid methane (LCH4) and liquid oxygen (LOX)
Answer: B) Liquid oxygen (LOX) and kerosene
15. Which Indian Army Corps conducted the Gagan Strike-II exercise with the Indian Air Force?
A) Kharga Corps
B) Strike Corps
C) Sudarshan Chakra Corps
D) Jaisalmer Corps
Answer: A) Kharga Corps
16. What was the objective of the Gagan Strike-II exercise?
A) To validate the employment of attack helicopters in desert terrain
B) To refine processes and validate the employment of attack helicopters in support of mechanised operations in developed terrain
C) To test the capabilities of Unarmed Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)
D) To conduct joint operations with the Indian Navy
Answer: B) To refine processes and validate the employment of attack helicopters in support of mechanised operations in developed terrain
17. Which helicopters participated in the Gagan Strike-II exercise?
A) Apache and Mi-17
B) ALH-WSI and Cheetah
C) Apache and ALH-WSI
D) Mi-35 and Chetak
Answer: C) Apache and ALH-WSI
18. Where is the world's deepest blue hole, Taam Ja, located?
A) Mexico's Chetumal Bay off the Yucatan Peninsula
B) USA's Florida Keys
C) Australia's Great Barrier Reef
D) Bahamas' Andros Island
Answer: A) Mexico's Chetumal Bay off the Yucatan Peninsula
19. What is the depth of the Taam Ja blue hole?
A) 1,000 feet (305 metres)
B) 1,380 feet (420 metres)
C) 1,600 feet (488 metres)
D) 2,000 feet (610 metres)
Answer: B) 1,380 feet (420 metres)
20. How are blue holes formed?
A) Through human activities like drilling and excavation
B) Through natural processes like dissolution of limestone, collapse of surface rock, and sea level changes
C) Through volcanic eruptions and earthquakes
D) Through meteorite impacts and tsunamis
Answer: B) Through natural processes like dissolution of limestone, collapse of surface rock, and sea level changes
