{"id":11711,"date":"2025-01-16T08:54:18","date_gmt":"2025-01-16T08:54:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mcqsadda.com\/?p=11711"},"modified":"2025-01-16T08:54:26","modified_gmt":"2025-01-16T08:54:26","slug":"16-january-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mcqsadda.com\/index.php\/2025\/01\/16\/16-january-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"16 &#8211; January &#8211; 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. The falcated duck was recently spotted at which protected area in Haryana?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A.\u00a0Nahar Wildlife Sanctuary<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>B. Bhindawas Wildlife Sanctuary<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>C. \u00a0Kalesar National Park<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>D. Sultanpur National Park<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">ANSWER &#038; SOLUTION<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p>ANSWER: D.Sultanpur National Park<BR>\nSOLUTION : \nSpotting a rare bird in a rarer geography is every birder&#8217;s joy and pride. Recently, birders at the Sultanpur National Park in Gurugram, Haryana experienced this delight as they spotted a Marbled Duck, a Baikal Teal and a Falcated Duck.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2.\u00a0Shikari Devi Wildlife Sanctuary is located in which state?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A. <strong>Himachal Pradesh<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>B. Madhya Pradesh<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>C. Rajasthan<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>D. <strong><strong>Gujarat<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">ANSWER &#038; SOLUTION<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p>ANSWER: A.Himachal Pradesh<BR>\nSOLUTION: \nNestling in the foothills of the Himalayas, it is located in the district of Mandi in Himachal Pradesh.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Which country has developed Electrokinetic Mining (EKM) for eco-friendly extraction of rare earth elements (REEs)?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A. Myanmar<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>B. <strong>China<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>C. <strong>Japan<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>D. Indian<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">APratibha SatpathyNSWER &#038; SOLUTION<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p>ANSWER : B.China<BR>\nSOLUTION: \nA team of researchers from the Guangzhou Institute of Geochemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, led by Professors Jianxi Zhu and Hongping He, has developed an electrokinetic mining (EKM) technology for sustainable rare earth element (REE) extraction.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. \u00a0Pavana River, which was seen in the news, flows through which state?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A.Maharashtra<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>B. Uttarakhand<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>C. Himachal Pradesh<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>D. Uttar Pradesh<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">ANSWER &#038; SOLUTION<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p>ANSWER: A.Maharashtra<BR>\nSOLUTION: \nThe Pavana River is a notable river crossing the city of Pune, in Maharashtra state of India. The river originates south of Lonavala from the Western Ghats, and flows a total of nearly 60 kilometres (37 mi) to meet the Mula river in Pune City.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5.  What is the name of India\u2019s first indigenous micro-missile system designed to counter swarm drones?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A. Vayu<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>B. Bhargavastra<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>C. Agni<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>D.Saryu<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">ANSWER &#038; SOLUTION<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p>ANSWER: B.Bhargavastra<BR>\nSOLUTION: \nBhargavastra micro-missile system: India has successfully tested its first indigenous micro-missile system, Bhargavastra, designed to counter swarm drone threats. The system can detect small drones at over 6 km and take them down using guided micro munitions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. \u00a0Where has the NAG MK 2 anti-tank missile been successfully tested recently?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A.Rajasthan<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>B. Uttarakhand<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>C. Himachal Pradesh<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>D. Uttar Pradesh<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">ANSWER &#038; SOLUTION<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p>ANSWER: A.Rajasthan<BR>\nSOLUTION: \nThe NAG MK 2 anti-tank missile has been successfully tested in Rajasthan, enhancing India\u2019s defence capabilities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7. \u00a0Who among the following has launched the National Turmeric Board?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A. <strong>Rajnath Singh<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>B. <strong>Amit Shah<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>C. Narendra Modi<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>D. <strong><strong>Piyush Goyal<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">ANSWER &#038; SOLUTION<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p>ANSWER: D.Piyush Goyal<BR>\nSOLUTION :\nPiyush Goyal has launched the National Turmeric Board, aiming to boost turmeric production and exports, and support farmers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>8. In which state Makaravilakku festival was celebrated recently?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A. Himachal Pradesh<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>B. Uttarakhand<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>C. Kerala<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>D. Assam<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">ANSWER &#038; SOLUTION<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p>ANSWER: C.Keralar<BR>\nSOLUTION:\n The Makaravilakku festival was celebrated in Kerala, drawing thousands of devotees to the Sabarimala temple to witness the sacred light.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>9. \u00a0Who among the following has been awarded the Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A. Suseela Sharma<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>B. Aparna Sen<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>C. OP Singh<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>D. Rajiv Ranjan<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">ANSWER &#038; SOLUTION<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p>ANSWER: B.Aparna Sen<BR>\nSOLUTION: \nCelebrated filmmaker Aparna Sen has been honoured with the prestigious Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award for her outstanding contributions to Indian cinema.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>10. \u00a0Recently the 150th foundation day of \u2018<em>The Indian Meteorological Department<\/em>\u2018 was celebrated.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A. 11 January<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>B. 12 January<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>C. 13 January<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>D. 14 January<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">ANSWER &#038; SOLUTION<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p>ANSWER: D.14 January<BR>\nSOLUTION:\nCelebrated on 14 January, marking a milestone in the department\u2019s history and its contributions to weather forecasting and climate studies..<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>1. 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