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For which Olympic year is the accelerated talent identification programme being planned by the Sports Authority of India?
किस वर्ष के लिए भारत में ओलंपिक प्रतिभा पहचान को तेज करने की योजना बनाई गई है?
(A) 2028 | 2028
(B) 2032 | 2032
(C) 2036 | 2036
(D) 2040 | 2040
✅ Answer & Explanation
Sahi jawab: C) 2036 | 2036Explanation: • Option C is Correct because the SAI Governing Body meeting explicitly targeted the 2036 Olympic Games for building a robust athlete pool. • Option A is Incorrect; 2028 is the Los Angeles Olympics, not the focus of the current plan. • Option B is Incorrect; 2032 refers to the Brisbane Olympics, which is not mentioned. • Option D is Incorrect; 2040 is beyond the immediate horizon set by the meeting.
Who is the chairperson of the five‑member High‑Powered Enquiry Committee constituted by the Supreme Court to probe student protest violence?
सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने छात्र विरोध हिंसा की जांच के लिए गठित पाँच सदस्यीय हाई‑पॉवर्ड एन्क्वायरी कमेटी के अध्यक्ष कौन हैं?
(A) Justice N V Ramana | न्यायाधीश एन.वी. रामना
(B) Justice R Subhash Reddy | न्यायाधीश आर. सुब्बाष रैड्डी
(C) Justice D Y Chandrachud | न्यायाधीश डी.वाई. चंद्राचुड़
(D) Justice S A Bobde | न्यायाधीश एस.ए. बोडे
✅ Answer & Explanation
Sahi jawab: B) Justice R Subhash Reddy | न्यायाधीश आर. सुब्बाष रैड्डीExplanation: • Option B is Correct because the committee is headed by former Supreme Court judge Justice R Subhash Reddy. • Option A is Incorrect; Justice N V Ramana is the Chief Justice, not the committee chair. • Option C is Incorrect; Justice D Y Chandrachud is a sitting Supreme Court judge but not appointed to this panel. • Option D is Incorrect; Justice S A Bobde is a former Chief Justice, not the chair of this enquiry committee.
According to the Delhi Master Plan 2047, what is the projected population of Delhi by the year 2047?
दिल्ली मास्टर प्लान 2047 के अनुसार, वर्ष 2047 तक दिल्ली की अनुमानित जनसंख्या क्या होगी?
(A) 2.5 crore | 2.5 करोड़
(B) 3.2 crore | 3.2 करोड़
(C) 4.0 crore | 4.0 करोड़
(D) 5.0 crore | 5.0 करोड़
✅ Answer & Explanation
Sahi jawab: B) 3.2 crore | 3.2 करोड़Explanation: • Option B is Correct because the Delhi Master Plan 2047 envisions a population of about 3.2 crore (32 million) for the national capital by 2047. • Option A is Incorrect because the plan does not target 2.5 crore. • Option C is Incorrect as 4.0 crore exceeds the stated projection. • Option D is Incorrect; 5.0 crore is far beyond the plan’s estimate.
What is the name of India's first mini electric passenger aircraft series being developed by AlphaX Aerospace?
अल्फाX एयरोस्पेस द्वारा विकसित भारत की पहली मिनी इलेक्ट्रिक पेसेंजर एयरोप्लेन श्रृंखला का नाम क्या है?
(A) AeroLite | एरोलाइट
(B) SkyWing | स्कायविंग
(C) SkyRover | स्कायरोवर
(D) AeroJet | एरोजेट
✅ Answer & Explanation
Sahi jawab: C) SkyRover | स्कायरोवरExplanation: • Option C is Correct because the aircraft series is named **SkyRover**, a VTOL‑capable mini electric passenger aircraft with 800 km range. • Option A is Incorrect; AeroLite is not the name announced. • Option B is Incorrect; SkyWing refers to a different concept. • Option D is Incorrect; AeroJet is unrelated to this project.
In the Delhi High Court judgment on generative AI, which provision of the Indian Copyright Act was clarified?
दिल्ली हाई कोर्ट के जनरेटिव एआई संबंधी फैसले में भारतीय कॉपीराइट अधिनियम की कौन सी धारा स्पष्ट की गई?
(A) Section 14 | धारा 14
(B) Section 31 | धारा 31
(C) Section 45 | धारा 45
(D) Section 52(1)(a) | धारा 52(1)(a)
✅ Answer & Explanation
Sahi jawab: D) Section 52(1)(a) | धारा 52(1)(a)Explanation: • Option D is Correct because the judgment interpreted **Section 52(1)(a)** of the Copyright Act, dealing with fair dealing and the scope of copyright for AI‑generated content. • Option A is Incorrect; Section 14 deals with registration, not AI. • Option B is Incorrect; Section 31 concerns infringement remedies. • Option C is Incorrect; Section 45 pertains to moral rights, unrelated to the AI issue.
When is the Mumbai‑Ahmedabad high‑speed rail corridor expected to become operational?
मुंबई‑अहमदाबाद हाई‑स्पीड रेल कॉरिडोर के संचालन की अपेक्षित तिथि कब है?
(A) 2029 | 2029
(B) 2030 | 2030
(C) 2032 | 2032
(D) 2035 | 2035
✅ Answer & Explanation
Sahi jawab: A) 2029 | 2029Explanation: • Option A is Correct because the 508 km Mumbai‑Ahmedabad bullet‑train corridor, built by NHSRCL, is slated to start commercial operations in **2029**. • Option B is Incorrect; 2030 is beyond the announced target. • Option C is Incorrect; 2032 is not mentioned in official timelines. • Option D is Incorrect; 2035 is far later than the projected date.
Which ministry is the nodal agency for the Guide to Grasslands and Other Open Natural Ecosystems launched on 17 August 2026?
17 अगस्त 2026 को लॉन्च किए गए घास के मैदानों और खुले प्राकृतिक पारिस्थितिक तंत्र गाइड के लिए कौन सा मंत्रालय नोडल एजेंसी है?
(A) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change | पर्यावरण, वन और जलवायु परिवर्तन मंत्रालय
(B) Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare | कृषि एवं किसान कल्याण मंत्रालय
(C) Ministry of Rural Development | ग्रामीण विकास मंत्रालय
(D) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs | गृह एवं शहरी मामलों का मंत्रालय
✅ Answer & Explanation
Sahi jawab: A) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change | पर्यावरण, वन और जलवायु परिवर्तन मंत्रालयExplanation: • Option A is Correct because the guide is a national publication under the Wildlife Protection Act, Environment Protection Act and the National Biodiversity Action Plan and is administered by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. • Option B is Incorrect because agriculture ministry does not oversee wildlife‑grassland policy. • Option C is Incorrect because rural development deals with poverty‑alleviation programmes, not ecosystem guidelines. • Option D is Incorrect because housing ministry is unrelated to biodiversity management.
Under which scheme were India's first domestic manufacturing of critical electronic components approved?
भारत में महत्वपूर्ण इलेक्ट्रॉनिक घटकों के प्रथम घरेलू निर्माण को किस योजना के तहत मंजूरी मिली?
(A) Production‑Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme | प्रोडक्शन‑लिंक्ड इंसेंटिव (PLI) योजना
(B) Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) | इलेक्ट्रॉनिक्स कंपोनेंट मैन्युफैक्चरिंग स्कीम (ECMS)
(C) Scheme for Promotion of Manufacturing of Electronic Components (SPMEC) | इलेक्ट्रॉनिक घटकों के निर्माण को बढ़ावा देने की योजना (SPMEC)
(D) National Electronics Mission | राष्ट्रीय इलेक्ट्रॉनिक्स मिशन
✅ Answer & Explanation
Sahi jawab: B) Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) | इलेक्ट्रॉनिक्स कंपोनेंट मैन्युफैक्चरिंग स्कीम (ECMS)Explanation: • Option B is Correct because the approvals for filters, coils, speakers, acetylene black and electrolyte additives were given under the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) of MeitY. • Option A is Incorrect as PLI scheme targets sectors like telecom, pharma, not component‑level approvals. • Option C is Incorrect; SPMEC is not an existing central scheme. • Option D is Incorrect; the National Electronics Mission is a broader policy, not the specific approval mechanism.
In which city is India’s first Vande Bharat sleeper‑train maintenance depot being set up?
भारत का पहला वंदे भारत स्लीपर ट्रेन रखरखाव डिपो किस शहर में स्थापित किया जा रहा है?
(A) Bhopal | भोपाल
(B) Surat | सूरत
(C) Jodhpur | जोधपुर
(D) Patna | पटना
✅ Answer & Explanation
Sahi jawab: C) Jodhpur | जोधपुरExplanation: • Option C is Correct because the depot dedicated to Vande Bharat sleeper trains is being constructed in Jodhpur under a joint venture with a Russian technology partner. • Option A is Incorrect; Bhopal hosts other railway projects but not this depot. • Option B is Incorrect; Surat is not mentioned in the announcement. • Option D is Incorrect; Patna is unrelated to the Vande Bharat sleeper depot.
Which Indian state is establishing the country’s first government‑owned AI university?
कौन सा भारतीय राज्य देश का पहला सरकारी‑स्वामित्व वाला एआई विश्वविद्यालय स्थापित कर रहा है?
(A) Maharashtra | महाराष्ट्र
(B) Tamil Nadu | तमिलनाडु
(C) West Bengal | पश्चिम बंगाल
(D) Karnataka | कर्नाटक
✅ Answer & Explanation
Sahi jawab: D) Karnataka | कर्नाटकExplanation: • Option D is Correct because Karnataka announced the creation of India’s first government‑owned AI university in Bengaluru. • Option A is Incorrect; Maharashtra has AI initiatives but not the first government university. • Option B is Incorrect; Tamil Nadu’s AI efforts are private‑sector driven. • Option C is Incorrect; West Bengal has AI labs but no dedicated government university yet.
Which country became the fourth nation to achieve a successful lunar landing with the Chandrayaan‑3 mission?
चंद्रयान‑3 मिशन के सफल लैंडिंग के साथ कौन सा देश चौथा राष्ट्र बना जिसने चंद्रमा पर लैंडिंग हासिल की?
(A) United States | संयुक्त राज्य अमेरिका
(B) India | भारत
(C) Russia | रूस
(D) China | चीन
✅ Answer & Explanation
Sahi jawab: B) India | भारतExplanation: • Option B is Correct because Chandrayaan‑3 landed on the Moon in 2023, making India the fourth country after the United States, Russia and China to achieve a soft lunar landing. • Option A is Incorrect because the United States achieved its first lunar landing in 1969 (Apollo 11). • Option C is Incorrect because Russia (formerly USSR) achieved its first lunar landing in 1970 (Luna 16). • Option D is Incorrect because China’s first lunar landing was in 2013 (Chang'e 3).
In which year was India's first satellite Aryabhata launched?
भारत का पहला उपग्रह आर्यभट्ट किस वर्ष लॉन्च किया गया था?
(A) 1972 | 1972
(B) 1974 | 1974
(C) 1975 | 1975
(D) 1977 | 1977
✅ Answer & Explanation
Sahi jawab: C) 1975 | 1975Explanation: • Option C is Correct because Aryabhata was launched on 19 April 1975 from the Kapustin Yar launch site in the USSR. • Option A is Incorrect; 1972 saw no Indian satellite launch. • Option B is Incorrect; the launch occurred a year later. • Option D is Incorrect; the launch took place two years earlier.
In which city will India's first government‑owned AI university be established?
भारत का पहला सरकारी‑स्वामित्व वाला एआई विश्वविद्यालय किस शहर में स्थापित होगा?
(A) Mumbai | मुंबई
(B) Hyderabad | हैदराबाद
(C) Chennai | चेन्नई
(D) Bengaluru | बेंगलुरु
✅ Answer & Explanation
Sahi jawab: D) Bengaluru | बेंगलुरुExplanation: • Option D is Correct because the Karnataka government announced that the AI university will be set up in Bengaluru. • Option A is Incorrect; Mumbai has no such announcement. • Option B is Incorrect; Hyderabad is not the chosen location. • Option C is Incorrect; Chennai is unrelated to this AI university project.
What is the total payload capacity (in tonnes) of India's first Vande Bharat freight train?
भारत के पहले वंदे भारत फ्रेट ट्रेन की कुल पेलोड क्षमता (टन में) क्या है?
(A) 395 tonnes | 395 टन
(B) 300 tonnes | 300 टन
(C) 250 tonnes | 250 टन
(D) 420 tonnes | 420 टन
✅ Answer & Explanation
Sahi jawab: A) 395 tonnes | 395 टनExplanation: • Option A is Correct because official specifications state the prototype can carry up to 395 tonnes of cargo. • Option B is Incorrect; 300 tonnes is lower than the certified capacity. • Option C is Incorrect; 250 tonnes is not the declared figure. • Option D is Incorrect; 420 tonnes exceeds the current design limit.
Which international body designated Parichha Weir as India's first World Heritage Irrigation Structure?
कौन सा अंतर्राष्ट्रीय निकाय परिछा बांध को भारत का पहला विश्व धरोहर सिंचाई संरचना के रूप में मान्यता देता है?
(A) UNESCO | यूनेस्को
(B) International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage (ICID) | अंतर्राष्ट्रीय सिंचाई एवं जल निकासी आयोग (ICID)
(C) World Bank | विश्व बैंक
(D) Indian Council of Historical Research | भारतीय इतिहास अनुसंधान परिषद
✅ Answer & Explanation
Sahi jawab: B) International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage (ICID) | अंतर्राष्ट्रीय सिंचाई एवं जल निकासी आयोग (ICID)Explanation: • Option B is Correct because the International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage (ICID) conferred the World Heritage Irrigation Structure (WHIS) status on Parichha Weir, making it the first such designation in India. • Option A is Incorrect because UNESCO grants World Heritage Site status, not the specific WHIS category. • Option C is Incorrect as the World Bank does not award heritage designations. • Option D is Incorrect because the Indian Council of Historical Research deals with historical research, not irrigation heritage.
By which year does Punjab Police plan to extend the Sadak Surakhya Force coverage to 6,000 km of state roads?
पंजाब पुलिस कब तक सड़क सुरक्षा बल (Sadak Surakhya Force) की कवरेज को 6,000 किमी तक बढ़ाने की योजना बना रही है?
(A) 2035 | 2035
(B) 2040 | 2040
(C) 2047 | 2047
(D) 2050 | 2050
✅ Answer & Explanation
Sahi jawab: C) 2047 | 2047Explanation: • Option C is Correct because the Punjab Police's roadmap states that by 2047 the Sadak Surakhya Force will cover 6,000 km of state roads, creating a 3D policing ecosystem. • Option A is Incorrect; 2035 is earlier than the announced target. • Option B is Incorrect; 2040 is not the stated year. • Option D is Incorrect; 2050 exceeds the planned timeline.
Which Indian private company developed the country's first privately built orbital rocket named Vikram‑1?
विक्रम‑1 नामक भारत का पहला निजी निर्मित कक्षा रॉकेट किस भारतीय निजी कंपनी ने विकसित किया?
(A) Skyroot Aerospace | स्काईरूट एयरोस्पेस
(B) Team Indus | टीम इंडस
(C) Bellatrix Aerospace | बेलैट्रिक्स एयरोस्पेस
(D) Agnikul Cosmos | अग्निकुल कॉस्मोस
✅ Answer & Explanation
Sahi jawab: A) Skyroot Aerospace | स्काईरूट एयरोस्पेसExplanation: • Option A is Correct because Skyroot Aerospace, based in Hyderabad, successfully developed Vikram‑1, marking India's first privately built orbital launch vehicle. • Option B is Incorrect; Team Indus focuses on lunar missions, not orbital rockets. • Option C is Incorrect; Bellatrix Aerospace works on propulsion systems but has not launched an orbital rocket. • Option D is Incorrect; Agnikul Cosmos is developing a small launch vehicle, not Vikram‑1.
What percentage of V.O.C. Port's total electricity consumption was met by renewable energy in the 2025‑26 financial year?
2025‑26 वित्तीय वर्ष में V.O.C. पोर्ट की कुल विद्युत खपत का कितना प्रतिशत नवीकरणीय ऊर्जा द्वारा पूरा किया गया?
(A) 85.5% | 85.5%
(B) 90.2% | 90.2%
(C) 97.1% | 97.1%
(D) 93.89% | 93.89%
✅ Answer & Explanation
Sahi jawab: D) 93.89% | 93.89%Explanation: • Option D is Correct because V.O.C. Port reported that renewable sources supplied 93.89% of its electricity consumption in FY 2025‑26, earning it Scope‑2 emission‑free status. • Option A is Incorrect; 85.5% is lower than the actual figure. • Option B is Incorrect; 90.2% does not match the reported value. • Option C is Incorrect; 97.1% exceeds the documented percentage.
India signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for bilateral cooperation in telecommunications and Information and Communications Technologies (ICTs) with which country on the sidelines of the 12th BRICS Communications Ministers Meeting?
12वीं ब्रिक्स (BRICS) संचार मंत्रियों की बैठक के दौरान भारत ने दूरसंचार और सूचना एवं संचार प्रौद्योगिकी (ICT) क्षेत्र में सहयोग हेतु किस देश के साथ समझौता ज्ञापन पर हस्ताक्षर किए?
(A) Russia | रूस
(B) South Africa | दक्षिण अफ्रीका
(C) Brazil | ब्राजील
(D) United Arab Emirates | संयुक्त अरब अमीरात
✅ Answer & Explanation
Sahi jawab: C) Brazil | ब्राजीलExplanation: • Option C is Correct because India and Brazil signed the MoU during the 12th BRICS Communications Ministers Meeting in Pune to cooperate on Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), cybersecurity, and telecom networks. • Option A is Incorrect because Russia did not sign this specific bilateral ICT MoU with India at the meeting. • Option B is Incorrect because South Africa is a BRICS member but was not the bilateral signatory for this telecom agreement. • Option D is Incorrect because UAE is a new BRICS member but was not the partner country for this bilateral telecom MoU.
Through which Constitutional Amendment Act was the Manipuri language included in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution of India in 1992?
किस संविधान संशोधन अधिनियम के माध्यम से 1992 में मणिपुरी भाषा को भारत के संविधान की आठवीं अनुसूची में शामिल किया गया था?
(A) 21st Constitutional Amendment Act | 21वां संविधान संशोधन अधिनियम
(B) 52nd Constitutional Amendment Act | 52वां संविधान संशोधन अधिनियम
(C) 61st Constitutional Amendment Act | 61वां संविधान संशोधन अधिनियम
(D) 71st Constitutional Amendment Act | 71वां संविधान संशोधन अधिनियम
✅ Answer & Explanation
Sahi jawab: D) 71st Constitutional Amendment Act | 71वां संविधान संशोधन अधिनियमExplanation: • Option D is Correct because the 71st Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992 added Manipuri, Konkani, and Nepali to the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution on August 20, 1992. • Option A is Incorrect because the 21st Amendment Act, 1967 added Sindhi as the 15th regional language. • Option B is Incorrect because the 52nd Amendment Act, 1985 introduced anti-defection provisions (Tenth Schedule). • Option C is Incorrect because the 61st Amendment Act, 1988 reduced the voting age from 21 to 18 years.
Which company is setting up India's first large‑scale biopolymer plant at Kumbhi, Lakhimpur Kheri, Uttar Pradesh, slated for commissioning in October 2026?
कौन सी कंपनी उत्तर प्रदेश के लखीमपुर खेरी के कुंबही में अक्टूबर 2026 में कमिशनिंग के लिए भारत का पहला बड़े पैमाने का बायोपॉलिमर प्लांट स्थापित कर रही है?
(A) Balrampur Chini Mills Ltd. | बालरामपुर चिनी मिल्स लिमिटेड
(B) Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. | इंडियन ऑयल कॉरपोरेशन लिमिटेड
(C) Hindustan Unilever Ltd. | हिंदुस्तान यूनिलीवर लिमिटेड
(D) Tata Chemicals Ltd. | टाटा केमिकल्स लिमिटेड
✅ Answer & Explanation
Sahi jawab: A) Balrampur Chini Mills Ltd. | बालरामपुर चिनी मिल्स लिमिटेडExplanation: • Option A is Correct because Balrampur Chini Mills Ltd. is developing the 3,080 crore biopolymer plant that will convert sugarcane into polylactic acid (PLA) at its Kumbhi unit, Lakhimpur Kheri, Uttar Pradesh, with commissioning expected in October 2026. • Option B is Incorrect because Indian Oil Corporation is not involved in this biopolymer project. • Option C is Incorrect because Hindustan Unilever does not have a biopolymer plant at this location. • Option D is Incorrect because Tata Chemicals is not the developer of the plant.
The 1‑MW green hydrogen plant showcased at the Kandla Green Hydrogen Conclave 2026 is located in which Indian state?
2026 के कांडला ग्रीन हाइड्रोजन कॉन्क्लेव में प्रदर्शित 1 मेगावॉट ग्रीन हाइड्रोजन प्लांट किस भारतीय राज्य में स्थित है?
(A) Maharashtra | महाराष्ट्र
(B) Gujarat | गुजरात
(C) Rajasthan | राजस्थान
(D) Tamil Nadu | तमिलनाडु
✅ Answer & Explanation
Sahi jawab: B) Gujarat | गुजरातExplanation: • Option B is Correct because the Make‑in‑India 1‑MW green hydrogen plant is situated at DPA Kandla, Gandhidham, which is in Gujarat. • Option A is Incorrect as Maharashtra does not host this plant. • Option C is Incorrect because Rajasthan is not the location of the plant. • Option D is Incorrect; Tamil Nadu is unrelated to this project.
The National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) smartcards for state transport concession passengers were first deployed across which Indian state?
राज्य परिवहन रियायत यात्रियों के लिए राष्ट्रीय सामान्य गतिशीलता कार्ड (NCMC) स्मार्टकार्ड पहली बार किस भारतीय राज्य में लागू किए गए?
(A) Karnataka | कर्नाटक
(B) Kerala | केरल
(C) Maharashtra | महाराष्ट्र
(D) West Bengal | पश्चिम बंगाल
✅ Answer & Explanation
Sahi jawab: C) Maharashtra | महाराष्ट्रExplanation: • Option C is Correct because the first nationwide rollout of NCMC smartcards for concession passengers covered 16,000 villages in Maharashtra through MSRTC. • Option A is Incorrect; Karnataka was not the pilot state. • Option B is Incorrect; Kerala did not host the initial deployment. • Option D is Incorrect; West Bengal was not involved in this rollout.
Under the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS), the total approved investment after clearance of 31 additional projects crossed which amount?
इलेक्ट्रॉनिक्स कॉम्पोनेंट मैन्युफैक्चरिंग स्कीम (ECMS) के तहत 31 अतिरिक्त परियोजनाओं की मंजूरी के बाद कुल स्वीकृत निवेश किस राशि से अधिक हो गया?
(A) Rs 55,000 crore | ₹55,000 करोड़
(B) Rs 62,000 crore | ₹62,000 करोड़
(C) Rs 66,000 crore | ₹66,000 करोड़
(D) Rs 69,500 crore | ₹69,500 करोड़
✅ Answer & Explanation
Sahi jawab: D) Rs 69,500 crore | ₹69,500 करोड़Explanation: • Option D is Correct because after the Centre cleared 31 more ECMS projects, the cumulative approved investment rose to over Rs 69,500 crore. • Option A is Incorrect; the investment figure is lower than the actual amount. • Option B is Incorrect; Rs 62,000 crore does not reflect the latest total. • Option C is Incorrect; Rs 66,000 crore is still short of the reported Rs 69,500 crore.
On which date was India’s first lunar probe Chandrayaan‑1 launched?
भारत का पहला चंद्रयान‑1 प्रॉब किस तिथि को लॉन्च किया गया था?
(A) 22 October 2008 | 22 अक्टूबर 2008
(B) 15 January 2009 | 15 जनवरी 2009
(C) 5 August 2008 | 5 अगस्त 2008
(D) 30 December 2008 | 30 दिसंबर 2008
✅ Answer & Explanation
Sahi jawab: A) 22 October 2008 | 22 अक्टूबर 2008Explanation: • Option A is Correct because Chandrayaan‑1 was launched on 22 October 2008 aboard PSLV‑C11. • Option B is Incorrect; the launch did not occur in 2009. • Option C is Incorrect; 5 August 2008 is not the launch date. • Option D is Incorrect; 30 December 2008 is unrelated to the mission.
Which launch vehicle placed India’s first dedicated multi‑wavelength space observatory AstroSat into orbit?
भारत के पहले समर्पित मल्टी‑वेवलेंथ स्पेस ऑब्ज़र्वेटरी एस्ट्रोसैट को किस लॉन्च वैहिकल ने कक्षा में स्थापित किया?
(A) GSLV Mk III | GSLV Mk III
(B) PSLV‑C25 | PSLV‑C25
(C) PSLV‑C30 | PSLV‑C30
(D) GSLV‑Mk II | GSLV‑Mk II
✅ Answer & Explanation
Sahi jawab: C) PSLV‑C30 | PSLV‑C30Explanation: • Option C is Correct because AstroSat was launched on 28 September 2015 aboard PSLV‑C30. • Option A is Incorrect; GSLV Mk III was used for later missions like Chandrayaan‑3. • Option B is Incorrect; PSLV‑C25 launched the IRNSS‑1A satellite. • Option D is Incorrect; GSLV‑Mk II was not the launch vehicle for AstroSat.
Which Indian state was the first to introduce a QR‑code based real‑time food‑safety complaint system in hotels and pharmacies?
होटलों और फार्मेसियों में वास्तविक‑समय खाद्य‑सुरक्षा शिकायत प्रणाली के लिए QR‑कोड लागू करने वाला पहला भारतीय राज्य कौन सा है?
(A) Maharashtra | महाराष्ट्र
(B) Karnataka | कर्नाटक
(C) Tamil Nadu | तमिलनाडु
(D) Kerala | केरल
✅ Answer & Explanation
Sahi jawab: B) Karnataka | कर्नाटकExplanation: • Option B is Correct because Karnataka launched the QR‑code based food‑safety complaint system, the first of its kind in India. • Option A is Incorrect; Maharashtra has not yet rolled out such a QR‑code system. • Option C is Incorrect; Tamil Nadu has not introduced this specific mechanism. • Option D is Incorrect; Kerala has not implemented the QR‑code based complaint platform.
Which Indian railway coach factory developed the country's first Vande Bharat freight train that achieved a trial speed of 130 kmph?
कौन सा भारतीय रेलवे कोच फ़ैक्ट्री ने देश की पहली वंदे भारत फ्रेट ट्रेन को विकसित किया, जिसने 130 किमी/घंटा की परीक्षण गति हासिल की?
(A) Integral Coach Factory (ICF), Chennai | इंटीग्रल कोच फ़ैक्ट्री (ICF), चेन्नई
(B) Rail Coach Factory (RCF), Kapurthala | रेल कोच फ़ैक्ट्री (RCF), कपुर्थला
(C) Modern Coach Factory (MCF), Raebareli | मॉडर्न कोच फ़ैक्ट्री (MCF), रायबरेली
(D) Titagarh Wagons Ltd., Kolkata | टिटागरह वैगन्स लिमिटेड, कोलकाता
✅ Answer & Explanation
Sahi jawab: A) Integral Coach Factory (ICF), Chennai | इंटीग्रल कोच फ़ैक्ट्री (ICF), चेन्नईExplanation: • Option A is Correct because the Vande Bharat freight train was designed and built by Integral Coach Factory (ICF), Chennai, and trial‑tested at 130 kmph on the Kota‑Rohal Khurd section. • Option B is Incorrect because RCF manufactures conventional passenger coaches, not the Vande Bharat series. • Option C is Incorrect because MCF produces modern passenger coaches but was not involved in this freight‑train project. • Option D is Incorrect because Titagarh Wagons is a private manufacturer and did not develop this government‑led freight train.
Which public sector undertaking has invited Expressions of Interest for India's first geothermal power project in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
अंडमान और निकोबार द्वीपसमूह में भारत की पहली भू‑तापीय ऊर्जा परियोजना के लिए अभिव्यक्ति‑ऑफ़‑इंटरेस्ट (EoI) किस सार्वजनिक क्षेत्र की कंपनी ने आमंत्रित किया है?
(A) NTPC Ltd. | एनटीपीसी लिमिटेड
(B) Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) Ltd. | सोलर एनर्जी कॉरपोरेशन ऑफ इंडिया (SECI) लिमिटेड
(C) Power Grid Corp. Ltd. | पावर ग्रिड कॉरपोरेशन लिमिटेड
(D) Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) | इंडियन रिन्यूएबल एनर्जी डेवलपमेंट एजेंसी (IREDA)
✅ Answer & Explanation
Sahi jawab: B) Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) Ltd. | सोलर एनर्जी कॉरपोरेशन ऑफ इंडिया (SECI) लिमिटेडExplanation: • Option B is Correct because SECI Ltd. issued the EoI to assess geothermal resources and develop a power plant in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. • Option A is Incorrect; NTPC focuses on thermal and hydro projects, not geothermal pilot studies. • Option C is Incorrect; Power Grid is a transmission‑sector entity, not a project developer. • Option D is Incorrect; IREDA provides financing for renewable projects but did not issue the EoI for this specific geothermal venture.
What is the name of the generative AI‑powered procurement platform launched by the Government e‑Marketplace in May 2025?
मई 2025 में सरकारी ई‑मार्केटप्लेस द्वारा लॉन्च किए गए जनरेटिव एआई‑संचालित खरीद प्लेटफ़ॉर्म का नाम क्या है?
(A) eProcureAI | ईप्रोक्योरएआई
(B) AI‑Market | एआई‑मार्केट
(C) GeMAI | GeMAI
(D) SmartGeM | स्मार्टजीएम
✅ Answer & Explanation
Sahi jawab: C) GeMAI | GeMAIExplanation: • Option C is Correct because the Government e‑Marketplace (GeM) introduced ‘GeMAI’ – a generative‑AI‑enabled system for intelligent procurement. • Option A is Incorrect; eProcureAI is a fictitious name not used by GeM. • Option B is Incorrect; AI‑Market is not the official branding of the platform. • Option D is Incorrect; SmartGeM refers to earlier digital enhancements, not the 2025 generative‑AI launch.