1. Which city was officially declared as the tourism capital of Nepal to boost its tourism industry?
A) Kathmandu
B) Biratnagar
C) Pokhara
D) Lalitpur
2. What is the name of the first Ayurvedic Kitchen in India that opened in Delhi?
A) Prana Kitchen
B) Soma-The Ayurvedic Kitchen
C) Ayur Café
D) Veda Restaurant
3. Which Indian defense unit has been set up to research and evaluate next-generation communication technologies?
A) Defence Technology Commission
B) Signals Technology Evaluation and Adaptation Group (STEAG)
C) Advanced Defence Research Wing
D) Military Communication Research Centre
4. The Indian Army and which other country’s armed forces started the joint military exercise “EX TIGER TRIUMPH – 24” on March 18, 2024?
A) Russia
B) United States
C) Japan
D) United Kingdom
5. The Guyana Defence Force plans to purchase two aircraft from which country with a loan from the Export-Import Bank of India?
A) Russia
B) France
C) India
D) Germany
6. What is the focus of the Indian Army’s specialized technology unit, Signals Technology Evaluation and Adaptation Group (STEAG)?
A) Artificial Intelligence
B) Machine Learning
C) Communication Technologies
D) Quantum Technologies
7. Which country has signed a deal to purchase Indian-made Dornier aircraft with a loan from the Export-Import Bank of India?
A) Guyana
B) Suriname
C) Trinidad and Tobago
D) Jamaica
8. Which organization has committed ₹100 crore to enhance cancer care through the National Cancer Grid?
A) Federal Bank
B) Axis Bank
C) Oncology Research Institute
D) Cancer Teleconsultation Network
9. Who has been awarded the prestigious Sangita Kalanidhi for 2024?
A) Bhagavatula Seetharama Sarma
B) Chengalpet Ranganathan
C) Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer
D) Thodur Madabusi Krishna
10. What celestial body is home to the Noctis Volcano, a colossal Martian landmark recently discovered by scientists?
A) Earth
B) Jupiter
C) Venus
D) Mars
11. In Pilibhit district, Uttar Pradesh, a significant outbreak of which disease affected approximately 60% of dairy cattle?
A) Avian Influenza
B) Brucellosis
C) Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD)
D) Anthrax
12. The Indian Army dispatched a contingent to Seychelles for which joint military exercise that also focuses on medical readiness and disease prevention?
A) EX VINBAX
B) EX LAMITIYE
C) EX MALABAR
D) EX INDRA
13. Which organization has recently greenlit the initiation of the beta version for T+0 settlement, impacting the pharmaceutical and healthcare market?
A) Reserve Bank of India
B) Securities and Exchange Board of India
C) National Health Authority
D) Central Drugs Standard Control Organization
14. Indian Immunologicals Ltd. (IIL) has finished the first phase of clinical trials for a vaccine against which disease?
A) COVID-19
B) Dengue
C) Zika Virus
D) Malaria
15. A team of surgeons at Massachusetts General Hospital achieved a historic feat with the world’s first successful transplant of a kidney from which animal to a human?
A) Chimpanzee
B) Pig
C) Cow
D) Rabbit
16. Which day was celebrated worldwide on March 19, 2024, to promote linguistic and cultural diversity?
A) World Poetry Day
B) International Mother Language Day
C) French Language Day
D) World Heritage Day
17. The English translation of the first Magahi novel, ‘Phool Bahadur’, was launched during which event?
A) Jaipur Literature Festival
B) Dibrugarh University International Literary Festival
C) Kolkata Book Fair
D) Delhi Book Expo
18. Who was awarded the prestigious Sangita Kalanidhi for 2024?
A) Bhagavatula Seetharama Sarma
B) Chengalpet Ranganathan
C) Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer
D) Thodur Madabusi Krishna
19. India’s first Ayurvedic cafe, Soma-The Ayurvedic Kitchen, opened in which city?
A) Mumbai
B) Delhi
C) Kolkata
D) Chennai
20. On March 19, 2024, which international observance day related to happiness and well-being was celebrated?
A) International Day of Happiness
B) World Health Day
C) International Day of Yoga
D) World Mental Health Day
21. Which recent international operation led by the FBI targeted illicit state-backed cybercrime?
A) Operation Cookie Monster
B) Operation Cyber Shield
C) Operation Firewall
D) Operation Trojan Horse
22. The US and UK have offered sanctions against hackers backed by which state over recent malicious cyber attacks?
A) Russia
B) China
C) North Korea
D) Iran
23. What was the name of the multi-purpose app developed by the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre to assist the Gaganyaan crew?
A) SAKHI
B) KARMAN
C) VAYU
D) ANTRIKSH
24. Which country’s law enforcement authorities were involved in the seizure of Genesis Market, a Russia-linked cybercrime platform?
A) United States
B) United Kingdom
C) Germany
D) France
25. On 19 March 2024, which organization uncovered sanctions against state-backed hackers for recent cyber attacks?
A) Interpol
B) European Union
C) United Nations
D) NATO
26. What percentage of the electoral bonds purchased by the 26 companies that faced action by investigative agencies went to the BJP?
A) 37.34%
B) 18.29%
C) 11.35%
D) 4.48%
27. Which political party benefited from electoral bonds purchased by the company “Future Gaming and Hotel Services Pvt Ltd”?
A) DMK
B) TMC
C) BJP
D) Congress
28. Which organization conducted the recent test of the Agni-5 ballistic missile under the mission ‘Divyastra’?
A) International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
B) Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
C) Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
D) United States Missile Defense Agency (MDA)
29. What is the range of the Agni-5 ballistic missile?
A) Less than 500 kilometers
B) Between 1,000 and 2,000 kilometers
C) Around 3,000 kilometers
D) Exceeding 5,000 kilometers
30. What is the significance of MIRV technology?
A) It enables missiles to launch satellites into orbits.
B) It enhances the missile’s effectiveness in evading ballistic missile defenses.
C) It allows a single missile to carry multiple warheads capable of targeting different locations independently.
D) It provides more target options to the attacker, overwhelming the defender’s anti-missile defenses.
31. Which country tested MIRV technology in 2017 with their Ababeel Missile?
A) United Kingdom
B) Russia
C) United States
D) Pakistan
32. What is the advantage of using electro-mechanical actuators in the Agni-5 missile?
A) Reduction in weight, improved dependability, and simpler upkeep.
B) Enhanced range exceeding 5,500 kilometers
C) Increased missile speed and accuracy
D) Decreased vulnerability to ballistic missile defenses
33. Why do MIRVs drive up the risks of nuclear conflict?
A) They have highly demanding technical criteria.
B) They push rivals to adopt more aggressive nuclear postures.
C) They require additional fissile material.
D) They make deterrence more difficult.
34. What is a major challenge in developing MIRV-capable missiles?
A) Obtaining additional fissile material.
B) Improving guidance and accuracy.
C) Gaining possession of MIRVs.
D) Miniaturizing nuclear warheads.
35. Why is there confusion regarding the carrying number of warheads?
A) The missiles are not capable of carrying more than three warheads.
B) The yield of the warheads is limited.
C) The missiles cannot carry decoys and chaff.
D) The information is likely classified.
36. What is a key requirement for re-entry vehicles of MIRV missiles?
A) Lightweight receptacles for warheads.
B) Maneuverability during separation from the Post Boost Vehicle (PBV).
C) Spin stabilization during atmospheric re-entry.
D) Capability to strike multiple targets within geographic footprint.
37. What is a necessary step for developing MIRV technology?
A) Adding more weight to India’s nuclear arsenal.
B) Maintaining guidance and accuracy of MIRV missiles.
C) Establishing international agreements.
D) Conducting adequate nuclear testing.
38. What is the main objective of the International Organization for Migration?
A) To protect the interests of the host countries
B) To track and monitor migrant movements globally
C) To limit and control the movement of migrants
D) To assist and support migrants during the migration process
39. When did India become a member of the International Organization for Migration?
A) 1990
B) 1951
C) 18th June 2008
D) 2016
40. What percentage of the global population constitutes migrants?
A) 8.2%
B) 1.2%
C) 3.6%
D) 5.8%
41. Which major factor can force people to migrate?
A) Urbanization and rural-urban migration
B) Search for better job opportunities
C) Natural disasters such as floods and earthquakes
D) Armed conflicts and political instability
42. What major challenge do illegal migrants face during their journey?
A) Physical risks and dangers
B) Discrimination and xenophobia
C) Legal status and rights
D) Trafficking and exploitation
43. What is Donkey Flight?
A) An illegal immigration technique employed by people seeking unauthorized entry into countries
B) A term used to describe donkeys flying
C) A term used in aviation for smuggling migrants
D) A method of travel using donkeys for transportation
44. Which countries have experienced Donkey Flights?
A) China, Japan, South Korea, Philippines
B) India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka
C) Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Colombia
D) United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia
45. According to the USCBP, which country of origin contributes the 5th largest number of illegal migrants entering the US?
A) India
B) Mexico
C) Philippines
D) Colombia
46. What is the Darién Gap?
A) A national park in Panama known for its biodiversity
B) A mountain range in Colombia
C) A geographic region in the Isthmus of Darién or Isthmus of Panama connecting the American continents within Central America
D) A man-made canal connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans
47. What is the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly, and Regular Migration (GCM)?
A) A treaty banning illegal immigration
B) A UN resolution promoting strict immigration controls
C) A UN-led framework for addressing migration challenges through a cooperative, people-centred approach involving governments, civil society, and other stakeholders
D) An international organization advocating for open borders
48. Which mosquito primarily transmits the dengue virus?
A) Anopheles mosquito
B) Tiger mosquito
C) Culex mosquito
D) Aedes aegypti
49. What is the most common type of dengue, characterized by flu-like symptoms?
A) Zika virus
B) Dengue hemorrhagic fever
C) Classic dengue fever
D) Severe dengue fever
50. What is the recommended prevention measure for dengue?
A) Antibiotics
B) Dengue vaccine (CYD-TDV or Dengvaxia)
C) Fever reducing medication
D) Insect repellent
Answer Keys:
1. C) Pokhara
2. B) Soma-The Ayurvedic Kitchen
3. B) Signals Technology Evaluation and Adaptation Group (STEAG)
4. B) United States
5. C) India
6. C) Communication Technologies
7. A) Guyana
8. A) Federal Bank
9. D) Thodur Madabusi Krishna
10. D) Mars
11. C) Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD)
12. B) EX LAMITIYE
13. B) Securities and Exchange Board of India
14. B) Dengue
15. B) Pig
16. C) French Language Day
17. B) Dibrugarh University International Literary Festival
18. D) Thodur Madabusi Krishna
19. B) Delhi
20. A) International Day of Happiness
21. A) Operation Cookie Monster
22. B) China
23. A) SAKHI
24. A) United States
25. B) China
26. A) 37.34%
27. B) TMC (Rs 542 crore) and DMK (Rs 503 crore)
28. B) Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
29. D) Exceeding 5,000 kilometers
30. C) It allows a single missile to carry multiple warheads capable of targeting different locations independently.
31. D) Pakistan
32. A) Reduction in weight, improved dependability, and simpler upkeep
33. B) They push rivals to adopt more aggressive nuclear postures
34. D) Miniaturizing nuclear warheads
35. D) The information is likely classified
36. B) Maneuverability during separation from the Post Boost Vehicle (PBV)
37. B) Maintaining guidance and accuracy of MIRV missiles
38. D) To assist and support migrants during the migration process
39. C) 18th June 2008
40. C) 3.6%
41. D) Armed conflicts and political instability
42. D) Trafficking and exploitation
43. A) An illegal immigration technique employed by people seeking unauthorized entry into countries
44. D) United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia
45. A) India
46. C) A geographic region in the Isthmus of Darién or Isthmus of Panama connecting the American continents within Central America
47. C) A UN-led framework for addressing migration challenges through a cooperative, people-centred approach involving governments, civil society, and other stakeholders
48. D) Aedes aegypti
49. C) Classic dengue fever
50. B) Dengue vaccine (CYD-TDV or Dengvaxia)
