1. What is the primary focus of the Raisina Dialogue?
A) Economic partnerships
B) Geopolitical and geoeconomic challenges
C) Cultural exchanges
D) Technological innovation
2. Which country’s Prime Minister was the chief guest at the 9th edition of the Raisina Dialogue?
A) Germany
B) Greece
C) Singapore
D) Norway
3. The 2024 theme “Chaturanga” is inspired by which of the following?
A) A four-player chess game
B) A historical battle formation
C) An ancient governance philosophy
D) A Sanskrit term representing four divisions of an army
4. Which of the following is not one of the six thematic pillars of the Raisina Dialogue 2024?
A) Tech Frontiers: Regulations & Realities
B) Peace with the Planet: Invest & Innovate
C) Global Health: Pandemics & Preparedness
D) Defending Democracy: Society & Sovereignty
5. The Raisina Dialogue is structured along the lines of which other international dialogue?
A) Munich Security Conference
B) Shangri-La Dialogue
C) Oslo Freedom Forum
D) World Economic Forum
6. What is the name of the mosque inaugurated in Algeria that is now the third-largest in the world?
A) Masjid Al-Haram
B) Al-Masjid An-Nabawi
C) Djamaa El-Djazair
D) Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
7. Djamaa El-Djazair features the tallest minaret in the world. How tall is it?
A) 123 meters
B) 202 meters
C) 265 meters
D) 301 meters
8. The Djamaa El-Djazair mosque is known for its capacity. How many worshippers can it accommodate?
A) 50,000
B) 80,000
C) 100,000
D) 120,000
9. Which of the following statements is true about Djamaa El-Djazair?
A) It is located in Cairo, Egypt.
B) It is the largest mosque in Africa.
C) It was built in the 19th century.
D) It has the second-tallest minaret in the world.
10. What significant feature does Djamaa El-Djazair’s minaret hold?
A) It is made entirely of gold.
B) It is the tallest in the world.
C) It can be seen from space.
D) It has a helipad on top.
11. Which organization commissioned India’s largest solar-battery energy storage system (BESS)?
A) Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency
B) Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited
C) Solar Energy Corporation of India
D) Tata Power Solar Systems
12. In which Indian state was the largest solar-battery energy storage system (BESS) commissioned?
A) Gujarat
B) Maharashtra
C) Chhattisgarh
D) Tamil Nadu
13. What is the significance of the solar-battery energy storage system (BESS) in Rajnandgaon?
A) It is the first of its kind in Southeast Asia.
B) It represents a major shift towards non-renewable energy sources.
C) It is a pioneering leap in renewable energy generation and utilization in India.
D) It is the world’s largest solar plant.
14. What does BESS stand for in the context of renewable energy?
A) Battery Energy Supply System
B) Battery Energy Storage System
C) Battery Electric Solar System
D) Bio-Energy Solar System
15. The integration of solar and battery storage in the BESS project primarily addresses:
A) Reduction of carbon footprint
B) Storing solar energy during the day and releasing it during evening hours
C) Increasing the efficiency of solar panels
D) Exporting solar technology
16. What is the UTTAM AESA radar designed for when integrated with TEJAS MK-1?
A) Submarine detection
B) Weather forecasting
C) Enhanced air-to-air and air-to-ground capabilities
D) Space exploration
17. How many flights has the UTTAM AESA radar completed with TEJAS MK-1 showcasing advanced performance?
A) 50 flights
B) 125 flights
C) 200 flights
D) 300 flights
18. What type of aerial threats is the UTTAM radar particularly effective against when used with TEJAS MK-1?
A) High-altitude strategic bombers
B) Low-altitude aerial threats
C) Intercontinental ballistic missiles
D) Satellites in low earth orbit
19. What are the names of the two Indian Navy stealth frigates being built in Russia?
A) INS Vikrant and INS Vikramaditya
B) INS Tushil and INS Tamal
C) INS Kolkata and INS Kochi
D) INS Chennai and INS Mumbai
20. What is the significance of the commissioning of INS Tushil and INS Tamal?
A) They are the first aircraft carriers built in Russia for India.
B) They represent the latest in submarine warfare technology.
C) They are part of India’s efforts to modernize its naval capabilities.
D) They will be the largest warships in the Indian Navy’s fleet.
Answer Keys:
1. B) Geopolitical and geoeconomic challenges
2. B) Greece
3. D) A Sanskrit term representing four divisions of an army
4. C) Global Health: Pandemics & Preparedness
5. B) Shangri-La Dialogue
6. C) Djamaa El-Djazair
7. C) 265 meters
8. D) 120,000
9. B) It is the largest mosque in Africa.
10. B) It is the tallest in the world.
11. C) Solar Energy Corporation of India
12. C) Chhattisgarh
13. C) It is a pioneering leap in renewable energy generation and utilization in India.
14. B) Battery Energy Storage System
15. B) Storing solar energy during the day and releasing it during evening hours
16. C) Enhanced air-to-air and air-to-ground capabilities
17. B) 125 flights
18. B) Low-altitude aerial threats
19. B) INS Tushil and INS Tamal
20. C) They are part of India’s efforts to modernize its naval capabilities.
