1. The Chief Minister of which of the following states has announced a reward of 1 million dollars for decoding the Indus script?
A. Andhra Pradesh
B. Karnataka
C. Kerala
D. Tamil Nadu
ANSWER: D.Tamil Nadu
SOLUTION :
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister has announced a 1 million dollar reward for anyone who can successfully decode the ancient Indus script.
2. In which of the following countries has BHEL started a hydropower project?
A. Maldives
B. Nepal
C. Bhutan
D. Nepal
ANSWER: C.Bhutan
SOLUTION:
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has initiated a new hydropower project in Bhutan to boost sustainable energy in the region.
3. Which of the following countries has introduced e-visa for Indian travelers?
A. Bangladesh
B. Israel
C. Sri Lanka
D. Canada
ANSWER : B.Israel
SOLUTION:
Israel has launched an e-visa system for Indian travellers, simplifying the visa application process and promoting tourism.
4. Which of the following IITs has unveiled Asia’s largest shallow wave basin?
A. IIT Madras
B. IIT Mumbai
C. IIT Kanpur
D. IIT Guwahati
ANSWER: A.IIT Madras
SOLUTION:
IIT Madras has unveiled Asia’s largest shallow wave basin, enhancing research and development in marine engineering.
5. Which of the following state governments has launched a ‘Gurunaashi’ online FIR system for forest offences?
A. Haryana
B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Punjab
D. Karnataka
ANSWER: D.Karnataka
SOLUTION:
The Karnataka state government has introduced the ‘Gurunaashi’ online FIR system for forest offences, aiming to streamline reporting and enforcement.
6. Which of the following state governments has launched an AI-powered agriculture network in collaboration with Google Cloud?
A. Haryana
B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Punjab
D. Karnataka
ANSWER: C.Uttar Pradesh
SOLUTION:
The Uttar Pradesh state government has launched an AI-powered agriculture network in collaboration with Google Cloud to support local farmers.
7. Mount Ibu volcano has erupted in which of the following countries?
A. Ethiopia
B. Indonesia
C. Singapore
D. Japan
ANSWER: B.Indonesia
SOLUTION :
The Mount Ibu volcano in Indonesia has recently erupted, highlighting the region’s volcanic activity.
8. Who has recently launched a song dedicated to Maha Kumbh 2025?
A. Piyush Goyal
B. Rajnath Singh
C. Ashwini Vaishnav
D. Narendra Modi
ANSWER: C.Ashwini Vaishnav
SOLUTION:
Ashwini Vaishnav has launched a dedicated song for Maha Kumbh 2025, celebrating the upcoming religious gathering.
9. Which of the following state governments has launched ‘Parth Yojana’?
A. Odisha
B. Rajasthan
C. Madhya Pradesh
D. Gujarat
ANSWER: C.Madhya Pradesh
SOLUTION:
The Madhya Pradesh state government has introduced the ‘Parth Yojana’ to support local initiatives and development projects.
10. On which day was’ Pravasi Bharatiya Divas’ celebrated recently?
A. 7 January
B. 8 January
C. 9 January
D. 10 January
ANSWER: C.9 January
SOLUTION:
Pravasi Bharatiya Divas celebrated on 9 January, honouring the contributions of the Indian diaspora to the development of India.