1. What is the primary focus of India’s first Dolphin Research Centre?
A) Marine biodiversity conservation
B) Freshwater dolphin breeding
C) Dolphin behavior research
D) Public awareness and education
2. Where is India’s first Dolphin Research Centre established?
A) Kolkata
B) Patna
C) Dehradun
D) Chennai
3. What is the significance of the 201 CNG Stations inaugurated by Minister Hardeep Singh Puri?
A) They are the first CNG stations in India.
B) They are part of India’s commitment to reduce carbon emissions.
C) They will exclusively serve government vehicles.
D) They are the largest CNG stations in Asia.
4. The inauguration of GAIL’s First Small Scale LNG Unit is a step towards:
A) Expanding the natural gas pipeline network in India.
B) Providing cleaner fuel alternatives for transportation.
C) Increasing India’s export of natural gas.
D) Research and development in natural gas extraction technologies.
5. What is the new minimum age for postal voting in India as of 6 March 2024?
A) 75 years
B) 80 years
C) 85 years
D) 90 years
6. The decision to raise the minimum age for postal voting in India is aimed to:
A) Encourage more young people to vote in person
B) Simplify the electoral process
C) Provide convenience for senior citizens
D) Reduce the administrative burden of elections
7. With the expansion, SECL’s Gevra mine is set to become the largest coal mine in which region?
A) The world
B) Asia
C) India
D) The Southern Hemisphere
8. The expansion of SECL’s Gevra mine is significant because it:
A) Will reduce India’s dependence on coal imports
B) Is expected to double the mine’s production capacity
C) Will introduce new sustainable mining practices
D) Marks the transition to renewable energy sources
9. Which city in India is home to the country’s first underwater metro train service?
A) Mumbai
B) Chennai
C) Kolkata
D) Kochi
10. The underwater section of Kolkata’s metro train service passes beneath which river?
A) Ganges
B) Yamuna
C) Hooghly
D) Brahmaputra
11. What kind of protections is the Indian government considering for Ladakh under Article 371?
A) Special cultural and land rights
B) Complete autonomy
C) Merger with a neighboring state
D) Privatization of natural resources
12. The inclusion of Ladakh in the Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution would primarily benefit which aspect of the region?
A) Economic development
B) Political representation
C) Cultural preservation
D) Environmental conservation
13. What is the purpose of the Agriculture Integrated Command and Control Center inaugurated at Krishi Bhawan, Delhi?
A) To monitor crop prices
B) To control pesticide use
C) To coordinate agricultural activities and responses
D) To provide loans to farmers
14. Who inaugurated the Agriculture Integrated Command and Control Center in Delhi?
A) The Prime Minister of India
B) The President of India
C) The Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare
D) The Chief Minister of Delhi
15. What was the theme of the National Horticulture Fair 2024?
A) Organic farming practices
B) Nextgen technology-led horticulture for sustainable development
C) Climate-resilient agriculture
D) Enhancing farmer income through horticulture
16. Which institute hosted the National Horticulture Fair 2024?
A) Indian Agricultural Research Institute
B) Indian Institute of Horticulture Research
C) National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management
D) Central Institute of Horticulture
17. What percentage of the workforce in the solar rooftop sector in India is constituted by women?
A) 5%
B) 11%
C) 25%
D) 40%
18. Gender disparity in green jobs suggests that women face barriers due to:
A) Lack of technical education
B) Social norms and perceived unsuitability for technical roles
C) Lower pay scales than men
D) Limited job opportunities
19. What does the induction of the first woman sniper in the BSF signify?
A) Expansion of the BSF’s operational capabilities
B) Introduction of new sniper rifles
C) A significant milestone in gender equality in the forces
D) Increase in the number of snipers in the BSF
20. The first woman sniper in the BSF is a step towards:
A) Enhancing combat training programs
B) Diversifying the roles available to women in the security forces
C) Increasing the recruitment of women in the BSF
D) Modernizing the BSF’s equipment
Answer Keys:
1. C) Dolphin behavior research
2. B) Patna
3. B) They are part of India’s commitment to reduce carbon emissions.
4. B) Providing cleaner fuel alternatives for transportation.
5. C) 85 years
6. C) Provide convenience for senior citizens
7. B) Asia
8. B) Is expected to double the mine’s production capacity
9. C) Kolkata
10. C) Hooghly
11. A) Special cultural and land rights
12. C) Cultural preservation
13. C) To coordinate agricultural activities and responses
14. C) The Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare
15. B) Nextgen technology-led horticulture for sustainable development
16. B) Indian Institute of Horticulture Research
17. B) 11%
18. B) Social norms and perceived unsuitability for technical roles
19. C) A significant milestone in gender equality in the forces
20. B) Diversifying the roles available to women in the security forces
