1. Which Indian Navy ship conducted the hydrographic survey of Mauritius recently?
A. INS Viraat
B. INS Kalvari
C. INS Sarvekshak
D. INS Saryu
ANSWER: C.INS Sarvekshak
SOLUTION :
The Indian Navy’s hydrographic survey ship, INS Sarvekshak, has successfully completed a major hydrographic survey in Mauritius, covering an extensive area of over 25,000 square nautical miles.
2. Which day is observed as International Day of Education every year?
A. 23 January
B. 24 January
C. 25 January
D. 26 January
ANSWER: B.24 January
SOLUTION:
The International Day of Education is observed on January 24 to celebrate the role of education in promoting peace and development.
3. Typhoon Missile System was developed by which country?
A. Russia
B. France
C. Japan
D. United States
ANSWER : D.United States
SOLUTION:
Typhon, or the Mid-Range Capability (MRC), is a mobile, surface-to-surface missile system developed by Lockheed Martin, United States.
4. Lake Victoria, which was seen in news, is bordered by which countries?
A. Tanzania, Kenya, and Rwanda
B. Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania
C. Uganda, Burundi, and Tanzania
D. Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda
ANSWER: B.Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania
SOLUTION:
Bordering countries: It is bordered by Tanzania, Uganda, and Kenya. It is also called Victoria Nyanza in Kenya, Nalubaale in Uganda, and Ukerewe in Tanzania.
5. Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the ‘Hindu Spiritual and Service Fair’ in which of the following cities?
A. Lucknow
B. Jaipur
C. Bhopal
D. Ahmedabad
ANSWER: D.Ahmedabad
SOLUTION:
Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the ‘Hindu Spiritual and Service Fair’ in Ahmedabad, promoting spiritual and cultural values.
6. Which country will launch its first human submarine “Underwater Submersible” recently?
A. India
B. China
C. Japan
D. Russia
ANSWER: A.India
SOLUTION:
India is set to launch its first human submarine “Underwater Submersible,” marking a significant achievement in underwater exploration technology.
7. Who among the following has secured the second rank in the World Jumping Challenge?
A. Dhananjay Shukla
B. Jai Sabharwal
C. Neeraj Parikh
D. None of the above
ANSWER: B.Jai Sabharwal
SOLUTION :
Jai Sabharwal secured the second rank in the World Jumping Challenge, showcasing his talent in equestrian sports.
8. Operation “Sard Hawa” has been started by which of the following on the India-Pakistan border in Rajasthan?
A. CRPF
B. IAF
C. BSF
D. ARMY
ANSWER: C.BSF
SOLUTION:
The BSF has recently started Operation “Sard Hawa” on the India-Pakistan border in Rajasthan, focusing on maintaining security during the winter season.
9. The President of Which of the following countries has approved the formation of a cryptocurrency working group?
A. China
B. Japan
C. America
D. Russia
ANSWER: C.America
SOLUTION:
The President of America has approved the formation of a cryptocurrency working group to develop regulations and policies for digital currencies.
10. On which day ‘National Girl Child Day’ was celebrated recently?
A. 22 January
B. 23 January
C. 24 January
D. 25 January
ANSWER: C.24 January
SOLUTION:
National Girl Child Day is celebrated on 24 January, emphasizing the importance of addressing the challenges girls face in India and promoting their empowerment.