1. What is the purpose of the “Pushpak” RLV-LEX-03 experiment conducted by ISRO?
A) To test a new satellite communication system
B) To study the effects of microgravity on biological samples
C) To demonstrate autonomous landing capabilities for a reusable launch vehicle
D) To explore the surface of Mars
Answer: C) To demonstrate autonomous landing capabilities for a reusable launch vehicle
2. Which sensors are used in the “Pushpak” RLV for navigation during landing?
A) Gyroscopic sensors and magnetometers
B) Inertial sensor, radar altimeter, flush air data system, and pseudo satellite system
C) GPS and GLONASS receivers
D) Sun sensors and star trackers
Answer: B) Inertial sensor, radar altimeter, flush air data system, and pseudo satellite system
3. Who has been elected as the Speaker of Lok Sabha for the second term in 2024?
A) Narendra Modi
B) Amit Shah
C) Om Birla
D) Rajnath Singh
Answer: C) Om Birla
4. Which article of the Indian Constitution pertains to the post of the Speaker of Lok Sabha?
A) Article 93
B) Article 52
C) Article 74
D) Article 108
Answer: A) Article 93
5. Who has been elected as the new president of the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI)?
A) Sunil Gavaskar
B) Kapil Dev
C) Rahul Dravid
D) Sachin Tendulkar
Answer: B) Kapil Dev
6. What is the purpose of the “One Week One Theme” (OWOT) campaign launched by Dr. Jitendra Singh?
A) To highlight India’s achievements in sports
B) To showcase recent success stories in science and technology
C) To promote cultural heritage and tourism
D) To encourage environmental conservation
Answer: B) To showcase recent success stories in science and technology
7. Who has been given a one-year extension as the Intelligence Bureau chief beyond June 30, 2024?
A) Rajesh Ranjan
B) Tapan Kumar Deka
C) Rishi Kumar Shukla
D) Arvind Kumar
Answer: B) Tapan Kumar Deka
8. Who is set to be the next Vice Chief of Army Staff?
A) Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani
B) Maj Gen Rajesh Ranjan
C) Lt Gen Arvind Kumar
D) Maj Gen Rishi Kumar Shukla
Answer: A) Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani
9. How many medals did the young Indian contingent win at the Under-17 Asian Wrestling Championships?
A) 7
B) 9
C) 11
D) 13
Answer: C) 11
10. Which category of wrestlers secured all four gold medals for India?
A) Men’s 53 kg
B) Women’s 46 kg
C) Men’s 69 kg
D) Women’s 61 kg
Answer: D) Women’s 61 kg
11. What is the duration of the “Safai Apnao, Bimaari Bhagao” (SABB) initiative?
A) June 1 to July 31
B) July 1 to August 31
C) August 1 to September 30
D) September 1 to October 31
Answer: B) July 1 to August 31
12. Which government initiative does the “Safai Apnao, Bimaari Bhagao” initiative fall under?
A) Swachh Bharat Mission-Rural
B) Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban
C) National Health Mission
D) Clean India Campaign
Answer: B) Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban
13. On which date is Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Day (MSME Day) celebrated annually?
A) June 15
B) June 20
C) June 27
D) July 1
Answer: C) June 27
14. Who established Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Day?
A) United Nations Security Council
B) World Trade Organization
C) United Nations General Assembly
D) International Monetary Fund
Answer: C) United Nations General Assembly
15. What is the purpose of the “Chadwick House: Navigating Audit Heritage” museum inaugurated in Shimla?
A) To showcase rare artefacts from the British Raj
B) To celebrate the rich history of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG)
C) To promote tourism in Himachal Pradesh
D) To highlight the contributions of Indian scientists
Answer: B) To celebrate the rich history of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG)
16. Which historical figure stayed at Chadwick House during the 1946 Cabinet Mission meeting with the British?
A) Jawaharlal Nehru
B) Sardar Patel
C) Mahatma Gandhi
D) Subhas Chandra Bose
Answer: C) Mahatma Gandhi
17. What is the theme of the first International Dairy Federation Asia-Pacific Summit?
A) “Sustainable Dairy Practices”
B) “Innovations in Dairy Processing”
C) “Farmer Centric Innovation in Dairy”
D) “Global Dairy Trade”
Answer: C) “Farmer Centric Innovation in Dairy”
18. Where will the first International Dairy Federation Asia-Pacific Summit take place?
A) Goa
B) Mumbai
C) Kochi
D) Chennai
Answer: C) Kochi
19. What was the purpose of Exercise HOPEX conducted by the Indian Air Force and the Egyptian Air Force?
A) To enhance bilateral trade relations
B) To strengthen defence cooperation
C) To promote cultural exchange
D) To address climate change issues
Answer: B) To strengthen defence cooperation
20. Which aircraft, apart from Rafale, participated in the joint exercise HOPEX?
A) Mirage 2000
B) Sukhoi Su-30
C) C-17
D) MiG-21
Answer: C) C-17
