1. Which country has recently unveiled the new stealth fighter jet ‘J-36’?
A. Germany
B. America
C. China
D. Russia
ANSWER: C.China
SOLUTION :
China has recently unveiled the new stealth fighter jet ‘J-36’, showcasing advancements in aviation technology.
2. In which of the following countries International Balloon Festival was celebrated?
A. Nepal
B. Myanmar
C. Maldives
D. Bhutan
ANSWER: A.Nepal
SOLUTION:
The International Balloon Festival was celebrated in Nepal, showcasing colorful hot air balloons and attracting tourists.
3. Which state government has declared ‘Rath Sattami’ as a state festival?
A. Andhra Pradesh
B. Rajasthan
C. Odisha
D. None of the above
ANSWER : A.Andhra Pradesh
SOLUTION:
Andhra Pradesh has declared Rath Sattami as a state festival, celebrating cultural and religious heritage.
4. Recently NTPC said that it will set up green hydrogen infrastructure?
A. Andhra Pradesh
B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Kerala
D. Odisha
ANSWER: D.Odisha
SOLUTION:
NTPC will set up green hydrogen infrastructure in Odisha, promoting sustainable energy solutions.
5. India has initiated anti-dumping investigation of LNG fuel tanks imported from which of the following countries?
A. America
B. Russia
C. China
D. Saudi Arabia
ANSWER: C.China
SOLUTION:
India has initiated an anti-dumping investigation of LNG fuel tanks imported from China, addressing trade and economic concerns.
6. SURYA KIRAN is a joint military exercise between India and which country?
A. Myanmar
B. Nepal
C. Thailand
D. Vietnam
ANSWER: B.Nepal
SOLUTION:
It is a joint military exercise between the Indian army and Nepal army. It is an annual event conducted alternately in both countries.
7. What kind of pathogen is Helicobacter Pylori that was recently seen in news?
A. Viral
B. Bacterial
C. Fungal
D. Protozoa
ANSWER: B.Bacterial
SOLUTION :
Researchers developed FELUDA, a low-cost diagnostic tool for detecting H. pylori and its mutations in dyspeptic patients in rural India with limited lab access. H. pylori is a common bacterium in the digestive tract, infecting over 43% of the world’s population and causing peptic ulcers, gastritis, dyspepsia, and gastric cancer. It survives in the stomach by reducing acidity and penetrating the lining, evading immune cells. Symptoms include stomach pain, nausea, loss of appetite, and weight loss. Treatment involves a 14-day triple therapy using antibiotics and a proton-pump inhibitor to reduce stomach acid.
8. Archaeologists recently discovered a 5,000-year-old water management system at which Harappan site?
A. Lothal
B. Kalibangan
C. Rakhigarhi
D. Ropar
ANSWER: C.Rakhigarhi
SOLUTION:
5,000-year-old Water Management Techniques unearthed at Harappan site, Rakhigarhi. The discovery made during an ongoing excavation identified a water storage area between mounds, with an estimated depth of 3.5 to 4 feet depicting their advanced water management techniques.
9. The Upper Siang Hydropower Project is located in which state?
A. Assam
B. Manipur
C. Mizoram
D. Arunachal Pradesh
ANSWER: D.Arunachal Pradesh
SOLUTION:
Parong, is one of three along the Siang in Arunachal Pradesh earmarked as possible sites for what will be India’s largest hydropower project, the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP).
10. Green Crab, which was seen in the news, is native to which region?
A. Atlantic Ocean and Baltic Sea
B. Antarctica
C. Red Sea
D. Iran and Kuwait
ANSWER: A.Atlantic Ocean and Baltic Sea
SOLUTION:
Green crabs, also known as shore crabs, are among the world’s top 100 invasive species. They are native to the Atlantic Ocean and Baltic Sea.