1. What was the focus of the report launched by IIM-Ahmedabad?
A) India’s military strategy
B) India’s energy transition for net-zero emissions
C) India’s educational reforms
D) India’s trade policies
2. By which year is India set to establish its first privately managed strategic petroleum reserve?
A) 2025
B) 2027
C) 2029
D) 2031
3. Which countries were approved for onion exports from India?
A) USA, UK, Canada, Australia
B) Bangladesh, UAE, Bahrain, Mauritius, Bhutan
C) China, Japan, South Korea, Vietnam
D) Germany, France, Italy, Spain
4. NATO celebrated its anniversary in 2024. Which anniversary was it?
A) 50th
B) 60th
C) 70th
D) 75th
5. Which country became the 31st member of NATO?
A) Sweden
B) Finland
C) Norway
D) Denmark
6. What did Romania unveil that is considered the world’s most powerful?
A) Supercomputer
B) Submarine
C) Laser
D) Telescope
7. Which countries declared a state of disaster due to severe drought?
A) Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Malawi
B) Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania
C) Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay
D) India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh
8. What is the title of the report launched by IIM-Ahmedabad regarding energy transitions?
A) Energizing India’s Future
B) Synchronizing Energy Transitions Toward Possible Net Zero for India
C) India’s Path to Sustainable Development
D) Blueprint for India’s Energy Security
9. What is the purpose of India’s strategic petroleum reserve?
A) To increase oil production
B) To store oil for emergency purposes
C) To reduce oil imports
D) To promote oil exports
10. Which new member of NATO is known for its neutrality policy?
A) Finland
B) Sweden
C) Switzerland
D) Austria
11. The laser unveiled by Romania promises applications in which sectors?
A) Military and defense
B) Medical and scientific research
C) Entertainment and media
D) All of the above
12. The severe drought affecting Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Malawi has impacted what percentage of the country?
A) 50%
B) 60%
C) 70%
D) 80%
13. What is the main benefit of India’s onion export to friendly countries?
A) Strengthening diplomatic relations
B) Boosting the agricultural sector
C) Reducing the surplus of onions
D) All of the above
14. Which of the following is not a focus area of the report launched by IIM-Ahmedabad?
A) Net-zero emissions
B) Affordable energy
C) Clean energy for all
D) Space exploration
15. What is the anticipated outcome of the strategic petroleum reserve managed by a private operator?
A) Decrease in oil prices
B) Increase in oil prices
C) Operator can trade all stored oil
D) Reduction in oil storage capacity
16. Which country recently celebrated its 75th anniversary with a special event in Brussels?
A) Germany
B) France
C) NATO
D) United Kingdom
17. What did the Supreme Court of India order regarding the Aravalli range?
A) To increase mining activities
B) To stop illegal mining
C) To privatize mining operations
D) To expand the mining area
18. What was a significant environmental concern mentioned by the Supreme Court regarding the Aravalli range?
A) Loss of biodiversity
B) Air pollution
C) Deforestation
D) Balance between sustainable development and environmental protection
19. What magnitude was the earthquake that struck Taiwan, leading to a search for missing individuals?
A) 6.2
B) 6.8
C) 7.2
D) 7.8
20. How many people were reported missing after the earthquake in Taiwan?
A) 8
B) 12
C) 18
D) 24
Answer Keys:
1. Answer: B) India’s energy transition for net-zero emissions
2. Answer: C) 2029
3. Answer: B) Bangladesh, UAE, Bahrain, Mauritius, Bhutan
4. Answer: D) 75th
5. Answer: B) Finland
6. Answer: C) Laser
7. Answer: A) Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Malawi
8. Answer: B) Synchronizing Energy Transitions Toward Possible Net Zero for India
9. Answer: B) To store oil for emergency purposes
10. Answer: B) Sweden
11. Answer: D) All of the above
12. Answer: D) 80%
13. Answer: D) All of the above
14. Answer: D) Space exploration
15. Answer: C) Operator can trade all stored oil
16. Answer: C) NATO
17. Answer: B) To stop illegal mining
18. Answer: D) Balance between sustainable development and environmental protection
19. Answer: C) 7.2
20. Answer: C) 18
