1. What is the significance of the HURL Sindri Fertiliser Plant in India’s urea production?
A) It is the first plant to produce urea in India.
B) It marks a significant step towards India’s self-sufficiency in urea production.
C) It is the largest exporter of urea in Asia.
D) It is the only plant to produce neem-coated urea in India.
2. When did the production of neem-coated urea begin at the HURL Sindri Plant?
A) November 8, 2022
B) March 1, 2024
C) December 31, 2020
D) April 1, 2023
3. Which of the following statements is true regarding the HURL Sindri Fertiliser Plant?
A) The plant is located in the state of Bihar.
B) The foundation stone was laid by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 25, 2018.
C) The plant’s production was not affected by the global pandemic.
D) The plant produces only traditional urea without any coating.
4. What was the significance of the FIH Odisha Hockey Men’s World Cup 2023 for India?
A) It was the first time India hosted the Hockey World Cup.
B) It marked the debut of the Indian women’s hockey team in the World Cup.
C) It was the first time the event was held in Odisha.
D) It was the third consecutive time India hosted the Hockey World Cup.
5. Which city in Odisha was one of the venues for the FIH Odisha Hockey Men’s World Cup 2023?
A) Cuttack
B) Bhubaneswar
C) Rourkela
D) Puri
6. Who was the winner of the FIH Odisha Hockey Men’s World Cup 2023?
A) Germany
B) Belgium
C) Netherlands
D) Australia
7. Which institute’s scientists developed the eco-friendly wound dressing using banana fibers?
A) Indian Institute of Science (IISc)
B) Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST)
C) Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)
D) National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER)
8. What are the benefits of the banana fiber-based wound dressing?
A) It is non-biodegradable and long-lasting.
B) It has excellent mechanical strength and antioxidant properties.
C) It is made from synthetic materials.
D) It requires complex manufacturing processes.
9. The banana fiber wound dressing was enhanced with an extract from which plant, demonstrating antibacterial properties?
A) Neem (Azadirachta indica)
B) Indian Lilac (Vitex negundo L.)
C) Aloe Vera (Aloe barbadensis miller)
D) Tea Tree (Melaleuca alternifolia)
10. What is the primary goal of the World Bank’s $500 million loan for India’s Rural Roads Project?
A) To build expressways in urban areas
B) To improve connectivity in rural areas
C) To finance agricultural equipment for farmers
D) To construct airports in remote locations
11. Which flagship program of India is associated with the World Bank’s investment in rural roads?
A) Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)
B) Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)
C) Swachh Bharat Abhiyan (Clean India Mission)
D) Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY)
12. Since its inception, how much has the World Bank invested in India’s rural roads program?
A) $1 billion
B) $2.1 billion
C) $500 million
D) $3.5 billion
13. What milestone did Nigeria achieve in the fight against polio?
A) Nigeria introduced a new polio vaccine.
B) Nigeria reported no polio cases for one year.
C) Nigeria was declared polio-free after three years with no reported cases.
D) Nigeria conducted the largest polio immunization campaign in Africa.
14. Which organization officially declared Nigeria polio-free?
A) The Nigerian Ministry of Health
B) The World Health Organization (WHO)
C) UNICEF
D) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
15. What has been instrumental in Nigeria’s success in eradicating polio?
A) The exclusive use of inactivated polio vaccine (IPV)
B) A network of frontline workers and traditional leaders
C) The introduction of genetically modified polio strains
D) The ban on travel from polio-endemic countries
16. What was the total number of bird species recorded during the Tamirabharani Waterbird Count 2024?
A) 24
B) 66
C) 150
D) 57
17. Which species dominated the count with the highest number of individuals?
A) Black-tailed godwit
B) Egret species
C) Migratory duck species
D) Cormorant species
18. What is significant about the Thamirabarani River in relation to the waterbird count?
A) It is the longest river in India.
B) It flows through the most biodiverse region in the world.
C) It is a perennial river that benefits from the monsoons.
D) It is the only river in India that does not originate from the Himalayas.
19. What has been the impact of GI tagging on the artisan community in Srinagar?
A) Decreased the value of traditional crafts
B) Led to the decline of hand-spun yarn and weaving methods
C) Transformed the artisan clusters, enhancing skills and creating jobs
D) Reduced the export potential of Kashmiri shawls and carpets
20. What challenges remain in the journey of fully realizing the potential of GI tagging in Kashmir?
A) The process is complete, and all products are tagged
B) There is a lack of interest in traditional crafts
C) Only a fraction of the total products are currently tagged
D) GI tags have decreased buyer confidence internationally
Answer Keys:
1. B) It marks a significant step towards India’s self-sufficiency in urea production.
2. A) November 8, 2022.
3. B) The foundation stone was laid by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 25, 2018.
4. D) It was the third consecutive time India hosted the Hockey World Cup.
5. B) Bhubaneswar.
6. A) Germany
7. B) Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST).
8. B) It has excellent mechanical strength and antioxidant properties.
9. B) Indian Lilac (Vitex negundo L.)
10. B) To improve connectivity in rural areas.
11. B) Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY).
12. B) $2.1 billion
13. C) Nigeria was declared polio-free after three years with no reported cases.
14. B) The World Health Organization (WHO).
15. B) A network of frontline workers and traditional leaders
16. B) 66.
17. B) Egret species.
18. C) It is a perennial river that benefits from the monsoons
19. C) Transformed the artisan clusters, enhancing skills and creating jobs.
20. C) Only a fraction of the total products are currently tagged.
