1. Who inaugurated the Sudarshan Setu, India’s longest cable-stayed bridge?
A) The President of India
B) The Prime Minister of India
C) The Chief Minister of Gujarat
D) The Minister of Road Transport and Highways
2. What is the significance of Sudarshan Setu?
A) It is the longest suspension bridge in India.
B) It is the longest cable-stayed bridge in India.
C) It is the longest floating bridge in India.
D) It is the longest cantilever bridge in India.
3. Sudarshan Setu connects which two places in Gujarat?
A) Ahmedabad to Surat
B) Vadodara to Rajkot
C) Okha to Beyt Dwarka island
D) Jamnagar to Porbandar
4. What is the total cost of constructing the Sudarshan Setu?
A) ₹500 crore
B) ₹750 crore
C) ₹900 crore
D) ₹980 crore
5. What is the maximum duration of stay allowed per visit with Dubai’s new 5-year multiple-entry visa for Indian travelers?
A) 30 days
B) 60 days
C) 90 days
D) 120 days
6. How long does it take to process the 5-year multiple-entry visa upon application acceptance?
A) 1-3 working days
B) 2-5 working days
C) 7-10 working days
D) 10-15 working days
7. What is the maximum cumulative stay allowed within a year for holders of the 5-year multiple-entry visa?
A) 90 days
B) 120 days
C) 180 days
D) 365 days
8. Which department announced the introduction of the 5-year multiple-entry visa aimed at enhancing travel between India and the UAE?
A) Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing
B) Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism
C) UAE’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
D) UAE’s General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs
9. When was the UAE originally placed on the FATF gray list?
A) March 2022
B) February 2023
C) October 2023
D) December 2021
10. Which of the following measures did the UAE implement as part of its efforts to be removed from the gray list?
A) Established the Executive Office to Combat Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing
B) Established a specialist court to combat money laundering and financial crime
C) Adopted new AML/CTF guidelines for financial institutions
D) All of the above
11. As of the latest FATF review, which two countries have been added to the gray list?
A) Namibia and Kenya
B) Gibraltar and Barbados
C) Uganda and Barbados
D) Kenya and Uganda
12. What is the average duration for a country to be removed from the FATF gray list?
A) Less than two years
B) Two to five years
C) Five to ten years
D) More than ten years
13. What is the primary goal of the “Savera” program?
A) To provide financial assistance to cancer patients
B) To promote breast cancer awareness
C) To facilitate early detection and prevention of breast cancer
D) To offer free medical treatment to all cancer patients
14. Which unique ability does the “Savera” program utilize for breast cancer screenings?
A) The medical expertise of oncologists
B) The advanced technology in imaging
C) The heightened tactile sensitivity of visually impaired women
D) The analytical skills of AI algorithms
15. Who has collaborated with the Haryana government to develop the “Savera” program?
A) The Tata Memorial Centre
B) The Medanta Foundation
C) The World Health Organization
D) The Indian Medical Association
16. What is the significance of the tactile sensitivity in the “Savera” program?
A) It allows for more affordable screenings
B) It provides employment opportunities for visually impaired individuals
C) It enables earlier detection of potential abnormalities
D) It replaces the need for mammograms
17. What is the primary purpose of the SAMAR-2 missile system?
A) Offensive ground attacks
B) Strategic air-to-air combat
C) Surface-to-air defense
D) Underwater warfare
18.Which of the following missiles has been repurposed for the SAMAR-2 system?
A) Vympel R-73
B) Vympel R-27
C) AIM-120 AMRAAM
D) Meteor
19. What is the operational range of the SAMAR-2 system?
A) 5-7 km
B) 10-12 km
C) 15-20 km
D) 20-25 km
20. Which of the following is a key feature of the SAMAR-2 system?
A) Twin-turret rail launch platform
B) Stealth technology
C) Hypersonic speed
D) Nuclear capability
21. What is the primary aim of the ‘Dharma Guardian’ military exercise?
A) To conduct naval exercises in the Indian Ocean
B) To enhance interoperability and military cooperation between India and Japan
C) To prepare for joint space missions
D) To compete in biathlon events
22. Which edition of the ‘Dharma Guardian’ exercise commenced in 2024?
A) 3rd
B) 4th
C) 5th
D) 6th
23. Under which chapter of the United Nations Charter do the tactical maneuvers of ‘Dharma Guardian’ adhere?
A) Chapter V
B) Chapter VI
C) Chapter VII
D) Chapter VIII
24. What is the theme of World NGO Day 2024?
A) Empowering Communities, Building Resilience
B) Building a Sustainable Future: The Role of NGOs in Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
C) Innovating for Social Change
D) Strengthening Governance and Accountability
25. Which of the following is NOT one of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?
A) No Poverty
B) Quality Education
C) Unlimited Economic Growth
D) Climate Action
Answer Keys:
1. Answer: B) The Prime Minister of India
2. Answer: B) It is the longest cable-stayed bridge in India
3. Answer: C) Okha to Beyt Dwarka island
4. Answer: D) ₹980 crore
5. Answer: C) 90 days
6. Answer: B) 2-5 working days
7. Answer: C) 180 days
8. Answer: B) Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism
9. Answer: A) March 20221
10. Answer: D) All of the above
11. Answer: A) Namibia and Kenya
12. Answer: C) Five to ten years
13. Answer: C) To facilitate early detection and prevention of breast cancer
14. Answer: C) The heightened tactile sensitivity of visually impaired women
15. Answer: B) The Medanta Foundation
16. Answer: C) It enables earlier detection of potential abnormalities
17. Answer: C) Surface-to-air defense
18. Answer: B) Vympel R-27
19. Answer: D) 20-25 km
20. Answer: A) Twin-turret rail launch platform
21. Answer: B) To enhance interoperability and military cooperation between India and Japan
22. Answer: C) 5th
23. Answer: C) Chapter VII
24. Answer: B) Building a Sustainable Future: The Role of NGOs in Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
25. Answer: C) Unlimited Economic Growth
