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1.National Technology Day is observed on ___________ every year.
A. 10th May
B. 11th May
C. 12th May
D. 15th May
E. None of these
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Correct Answer –B. 11th May
Explanation: On this day, India tested Shakti-I nuclear missile in Rajasthan. It is worth mentioning that these tests evolved various sanctions against India by US and Japan. Notably, this day also marks the Hansa-3’s flight.
2.__________ has spelled “responsibility” as “responsibilty” on millions of new banknotes which came into circulation last year. A. State Bank of Pakistan
B. Federal Reserve
C. RBI
D. Reserve Bank of Australia
E. None of these
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Correct Answer –D. Reserve Bank of Australia
Explanation: This typographical error was neglected by the Reserve Bank of Australia before printing and circulation. Still, the bank doesn’t plan to pull the notes from circulation.
3.Which among the following countries has started testing its fastest-ever bullet train — capable of reaching 400 kmph?
A. China
B. India
C. North Korea
D. Japan
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – D. Japan
Explanation: Called the Alfa-X, it is to go into service in 2030. The model’s innovative design features 10 cars & a long pointed nose. Japan’s bullet trains, have become a symbol of efficiency & reliability.
4._________ will acquire iconic British toy-maker Hamleys for 67.96 million pounds. A. Samsung
B. Reliance
C. Infosys
D. TCS
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – B. Reliance
Explanation: Hamleys is a 259-year-old toy-maker. In recent times, it has struggled to generate profits. In 1760, Hamleys started with a single-store shop, Noah’s Ark. This acquisition will catapult Reliance Brands to be a dominant player in this industry.
5.Facebook has recently chosen which among the following as the centre for the global roll-out of WhatsApp pay?
A. London
B. New Delhi
C. Moscow
D. Lisbon
E. None of thesee
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Correct Answer – A. London
Explanation: To focus on the digital payments service, WhatsApp would hire approximately 100 people in London. India is one of the single largest markets for the popular messaging platform. Recently, RBI came out with a data localisation policy which refers to storing data within India.
6.Engineers from __________ have developed a microprocessor called AJIT. A. IIT-Bombay
B. IIT-Madras
C. IIT-Delhi
D. IIT-Goa
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – A. IIT-Bombay
Explanation: Prof. Madhav Desai & his team of nine researchers have designed, developed this processor entirely at the institute. Notably, the Society for Applied Microwave Electronics Engineering & Research, is planning to use AJIT.
7.Konkan Railways has recently signed a contract agreement with _______ to supply two 1600 HP DEMU train sets. A. Afghanistan
B. Nepal
C. Pakistan
D. Sri Lanka
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – B. Nepal
Explanation: These train sets would be manufactured by the ICF (Chennai). The railway link between Jayanagar (India) and Kurtha (Nepal) will be operationalized by these trains.
8. Which among the following countries reported its first ever case of monkeypox? A. Singapore
B. India
C. Indonesia
D. Pakistan
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – A. Singapore
Explanation: Singapore reported its first ever case of monkeypox. Reportedly, it was brought in by a Nigerian man. Outside Africa, such infections had only been previously reported in Israel, US & Britain.
9.Which among the following Bollywood actress has been appointed by UN as the new advocates to drive action for the ambitious SDGs?
A. Sonakshi Sinha
B. Dia Mirza
C. Priyanka Chopra
D. Sonam Kapoor
E. None of these
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Correct Answer –B. Dia Mirza
Explanation: The new class of ‘SDG Advocates’ are 17 influential public figures. The Advocates represent the universal character of the SDGs. UN has also appointed some members of the previous class of SDG Advocates as “SDG Advocate Alumni.”
10.________ has become the second country in the world to declare the climate emergency.
A. Ireland
B. Russia
C. Germany
D. India
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – A. Ireland
Explanation: Eamon Ryan, proposed this amendment in Parliament of Ireland. Ryan currently heads the Irish Green Party. Notably, Britain has the distinction of being the 1st country globally to declare such emergency.
11.The new species of reddish brown pit viper (a venomous snake with a unique heat sensing system) was found recently in which among the following states?
A. Bihar
B. Assam
C. Nagaland
D. Arunachal Pradesh
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – D. Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation: It was reportedly found in a forest in West Kameng district (A.P). While conducting biodiversity surveys in Arunachal Pradesh, Pune-based team found this snake.
12. Apache Guardian helicopter was formally handed over to the IAF at Boeing production facility in ______.
A. Russia
B. USA
C. Israel
D. France
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – B. USA
Explanation: In Sep 2015, IAF had signed a contract with USA and M/s Boeing Ltd for 22 Apache helicopters. It’s addition is a significant step towards modernisation of IAF’s helicopter fleet. It has the capability to carry out precision attacks at standoff ranges.
13.Arak Heavy Water Reactor Facility, sometimes seen in the news, is in which among the following countries?
A. Pakistan
B. Iran
C. Saudi Arabia
D. Palestine
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – B. Iran
Explanation: It is a Heavy Water nuclear reactor located in northeastern Iran. Arak was one of the facilities which required alteration in order for sanctions to be lifted, upon the completion of Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.
14.ASBA (Applications Supported by Blocked Amount), sometimes seen in the news, is a process developed by _____. A. RBI
B. SEBI
C. NITI Aayog
D. SBI
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – B. SEBI
Explanation: ASBA provides an alternative mode of payment in issues. In this system, the application money remains in the investor’s account till finalization of basis of allotment.
15.Puma India has recently announced ____________ as the brand ambassador for India in a two-year deal. A. Sara Ali Khan
B. Aamir Khan
C. Ranbeer Kapoor
D. Shilpa Shetty
E. None of these
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Correct Answer – A. Sara Ali Khan
Explanation: Khan would be one of the leading faces for PUMA in the country. She’d promote both its sportstyle & training business. She will also be the face for the brands’ key product stories soon.
