SSC Eduquity & TCS General Awareness PYQ Online Test

Q1. In which year were the prestigious Nobel Prizes formally established, following the 1895 will of Swedish inventor Alfred Nobel?

Correct Answer: Option B (1901)

Detailed Explanation: Alfred Nobel signed his last will and testament in 1895, dedicating his fortune to establish awards in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, Literature, and Peace. Following his death in 1896, the first Nobel Prizes were awarded in 1901.

Q2. Which Nobel Prize category was NOT part of the original five established in 1895 and was instituted later in 1968 by Sweden's central bank?

Correct Answer: Option C (Economic Sciences)

Detailed Explanation: The Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel was instituted in 1968 by Sveriges Riksbank (Sweden's central bank) and first awarded in 1969 to Ragnar Frisch and Jan Tinbergen.

Q3. While most Nobel Prizes are presented in Stockholm (Sweden), where is the Nobel Peace Prize traditionally awarded?

Correct Answer: Option B (Oslo, Norway)

Detailed Explanation: In accordance with Alfred Nobel's will, the Nobel Peace Prize is awarded in Oslo, Norway by the Norwegian Nobel Committee, whereas all other categories are awarded in Stockholm, Sweden on December 10 (Nobel's death anniversary).

Q4. Who was the recipient of the first-ever Nobel Prize in Physics in 1901 for discovering X-rays?

Correct Answer: Option A (Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen)

Detailed Explanation: German physicist Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen received the inaugural 1901 Nobel Prize in Physics in recognition of the extraordinary services rendered by his discovery of the remarkable rays subsequently named after him (X-rays).

Q5. Who was the first Asian and Indian laureate to win a Nobel Prize in 1913 for his literary masterpiece 'Gitanjali'?

Correct Answer: Option B (Rabindranath Tagore)

Detailed Explanation: Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913 for 'Gitanjali', becoming the first Indian as well as the first non-European/Asian to win a Nobel Prize.

Q6. Sir C. V. Raman was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930 for which groundbreaking discovery in optics?

Correct Answer: Option A (Inelastic Scattering of Light)

Detailed Explanation: Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman received the 1930 Physics Nobel for his work on the scattering of light and for the discovery of the Raman Effect, celebrated in India annually on February 28 as National Science Day.

Q7. Dr. Har Gobind Khorana shared the 1968 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his seminal contributions to:

Correct Answer: Option B (Interpretation of the Genetic Code)

Detailed Explanation: Indian-American biochemist Har Gobind Khorana (along with Marshall Nirenberg and Robert Holley) deciphered the genetic code and demonstrated how nucleotides in nucleic acids control protein synthesis.

Q8. In which year was Mother Teresa awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her humanitarian work helping suffering humanity?

Correct Answer: Option C (1979)

Detailed Explanation: Mother Teresa was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979 for her work through the Missionaries of Charity in Kolkata and worldwide, becoming the first female Indian citizen recipient.

Q9. The 'Chandrasekhar Limit' (~1.44 solar masses), for which Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar won the 1983 Physics Nobel, defines:

Correct Answer: Option A (The maximum mass of a stable white dwarf star)

Detailed Explanation: Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar shared the 1983 Nobel Prize in Physics for his theoretical studies of the physical processes of importance to the structure and evolution of stars, establishing the 1.44 solar mass threshold known as the Chandrasekhar Limit.

Q10. Prof. Amartya Sen was conferred the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences in 1998 primarily for his work in:

Correct Answer: Option B (Welfare Economics)

Detailed Explanation: Amartya Sen won the 1998 Economic Sciences Prize for his fundamental contributions to welfare economics, poverty measurement, capability approach, and famine mechanisms.

Q11. Renowned author V. S. Naipaul was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2001. Which of the following is one of his most celebrated works?

Correct Answer: Option A (In a Free State)

Detailed Explanation: Sir V. S. Naipaul (Trinidad-born British author of Indian ancestry) was awarded the 2001 Literature Prize. He also won the Booker Prize in 1971 for In a Free State.

Q12. Venkatraman Ramakrishnan received the 2009 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for detailed atomic-level mapping of:

Correct Answer: Option B (Structure and function of the Ribosome)

Detailed Explanation: Indian-born structural biologist Venkatraman "Venki" Ramakrishnan shared the 2009 Chemistry Nobel with Thomas Steitz and Ada Yonath for studies mapping ribosomal structure using X-ray crystallography.

Q13. Child rights activist Kailash Satyarthi, founder of 'Bachpan Bachao Andolan', shared the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize with which young Pakistani activist?

Correct Answer: Option B (Malala Yousafzai)

Detailed Explanation: In 2014, Kailash Satyarthi and Malala Yousafzai jointly received the Nobel Peace Prize for their struggle against the suppression of children and young people and for the right of all children to education.

Q14. Abhijit Banerjee, Esther Duflo, and Michael Kremer were awarded the 2019 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences for:

Correct Answer: Option A (Experimental approach to alleviating global poverty)

Detailed Explanation: Abhijit Banerjee and his co-researchers introduced randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to developmental economics to evaluate specific interventions addressing global poverty.

Q15. Who co-founded the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and was awarded the first Nobel Peace Prize in 1901 alongside Frédéric Passy?

Correct Answer: Option A (Henry Dunant)

Detailed Explanation: Swiss humanitarian Jean Henry Dunant, who spearheaded the founding of the Red Cross and inspired the Geneva Convention, won the inaugural 1901 Nobel Peace Prize alongside French pacifist Frédéric Passy.

Q16. The Commonwealth Games were first held in 1930 in Hamilton (Canada) under which original tournament title?

Correct Answer: Option A (British Empire Games)

Detailed Explanation: When founded in 1930 in Hamilton, Canada, the event was named the British Empire Games. The name transitioned over decades (British Empire and Commonwealth Games, British Commonwealth Games) until permanently becoming the Commonwealth Games in 1978.

Q17. In which year and host city did India make its debut participation at the Commonwealth Games (British Empire Games)?

Correct Answer: Option B (1934, London)

Detailed Explanation: India first took part in the second edition of the Games held in London in 1934, where wrestler Rashid Anwar won India's first-ever CWG medal (Bronze in welterweight freestyle wrestling).

Q18. Who was the first Indian male athlete to win an individual Gold medal at the Commonwealth Games (1958 Cardiff Games in 440 yards)?

Correct Answer: Option A ('Flying Sikh' Milkha Singh)

Detailed Explanation: Legendary sprinter Milkha Singh clinched India's first track-and-field gold medal at the 1958 Cardiff Commonwealth Games by winning the 440-yard event in 46.6 seconds.

Q19. Who was the first Indian woman athlete to win an individual Commonwealth Games Gold medal (1998 Kuala Lumpur in 50m Rifle Prone)?

Correct Answer: Option B (Roopa Unnikrishnan)

Detailed Explanation: Shooter Roopa Unnikrishnan made history at the 1998 Kuala Lumpur Commonwealth Games by winning Gold in the Women's 50-metre Rifle Prone event, becoming India's first female gold medalist at CWG.

Q20. What was India's most successful Commonwealth Games campaign in history, where the host nation finished 2nd on the medal table with 101 medals?

Correct Answer: Option C (Delhi 2010)

Detailed Explanation: At the XIX Commonwealth Games (Delhi 2010), India delivered its all-time best performance, winning 101 medals (38 Gold, 27 Silver, 36 Bronze) to finish 2nd overall behind Australia.

Q21. Which city is scheduled to host the 23rd edition of the Commonwealth Games in Scotland across 10 core sports?

Correct Answer: Option B (Glasgow)

Detailed Explanation: Glasgow (Scotland) stepped forward to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games in a streamlined, cost-effective model utilizing existing world-class venues across 10 core sports disciplines.

Q22. What is the national animal of Scotland that serves as a celebrated mythical symbol and mascot mascot inspiration in Scottish cultural games?

Correct Answer: Option A (Unicorn)

Detailed Explanation: The Unicorn is the official national animal of Scotland, symbolizing purity, strength, and proud independence in Celtic mythology and Scottish royal heraldry.

Q23. Weightlifter Saikhom Mirabai Chanu won Gold in which women's weight category, completing her historic CWG gold medal hat-trick?

Correct Answer: Option A (48 kg / 49 kg)

Detailed Explanation: Olympic medalist Mirabai Chanu dominated the women's lightweight weightlifting category to achieve a remarkable three consecutive Commonwealth Games gold medals.

Q24. Tejaswin Shankar made history for India by winning a historic medal in which multi-discipline track-and-field athletics event?

Correct Answer: Option A (Decathlon / High Jump)

Detailed Explanation: Tejaswin Shankar established national milestones in both High Jump and Decathlon, demonstrating exceptional multi-event athletic versatility at major international championships.

Q25. Distance runner Gulveer Singh etched his name into record books by winning medals across which two endurance track events in the same major athletic campaign?

Correct Answer: Option A (5,000m and 10,000m)

Detailed Explanation: Long-distance sensation Gulveer Singh broke national barriers by securing double podium finishes in the Men's 5000m and 10,000m races.

Q26. Who holds the portfolio of the Union Minister of Defence in the Union Council of Ministers (Cabinet 3.0)?

Correct Answer: Option B (Rajnath Singh)

Detailed Explanation: Senior leader Rajnath Singh continues to head the Ministry of Defence, overseeing India's armed forces, defence production, and strategic modernization.

Q27. The Ministry of Home Affairs along with the Ministry of Cooperation is held by which Union Cabinet Minister?

Correct Answer: Option A (Amit Shah)

Detailed Explanation: Amit Shah leads both the Ministry of Home Affairs (internal security, borders, paramilitary forces) and the Ministry of Cooperation ('Sahakar Se Samriddhi').

Q28. Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan holds which vital portfolios in the Union Cabinet?

Correct Answer: Option A (Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, and Rural Development)

Detailed Explanation: Shivraj Singh Chouhan was inducted as the Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare and the Minister of Rural Development.

Q29. Former Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar is the Union Minister in charge of which two ministries?

Correct Answer: Option B (Housing & Urban Affairs and Power)

Detailed Explanation: Manohar Lal Khattar serves as the Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs as well as the Minister of Power.

Q30. Who is the youngest Cabinet Minister in the Union Council of Ministers (Cabinet 3.0), holding the Ministry of Civil Aviation?

Correct Answer: Option B (Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu)

Detailed Explanation: TDP leader K. Ram Mohan Naidu (born December 1987) was appointed as Union Minister of Civil Aviation, becoming the youngest cabinet minister in the NDA council.

Q31. Which Union Minister heads the Ministry of Railways along with the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting and Ministry of Electronics & IT (MeitY)?

Correct Answer: Option A (Ashwini Vaishnaw)

Detailed Explanation: Ashwini Vaishnaw manages key infrastructure and communication portfolios comprising Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology.

Q32. Annpurna Devi has been appointed as the Union Cabinet Minister for which crucial social welfare ministry?

Correct Answer: Option B (Women and Child Development)

Detailed Explanation: Jharkhand MP Annpurna Devi was elevated as the Union Cabinet Minister of Women and Child Development.

Q33. Former Karnataka Chief Minister H. D. Kumaraswamy holds which portfolios in the Union Cabinet?

Correct Answer: Option A (Heavy Industries and Steel)

Detailed Explanation: JD(S) leader H. D. Kumaraswamy serves as the Union Minister for Heavy Industries and the Minister of Steel.

Q34. C. R. Patil was inducted as the Union Cabinet Minister for which vital infrastructure and resource management ministry?

Correct Answer: Option B (Jal Shakti)

Detailed Explanation: Gujarat leader C. R. Patil was appointed the Union Minister of Jal Shakti, steering nationwide water security and the Jal Jeevan Mission.

Q35. Chirag Paswan, president of the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), holds which Union Cabinet portfolio?

Correct Answer: Option B (Food Processing Industries)

Detailed Explanation: Chirag Paswan serves as the Union Minister of Food Processing Industries, promoting agro-processing infrastructure and cold chains across India.

Q36. Saudi Arabia and 13 partner nations announced a maritime defense initiative to safeguard free navigation in which strategic choke-point strait connecting the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden?

Correct Answer: Option B (Bab-el-Mandeb Strait)

Detailed Explanation: The Bab-el-Mandeb Strait ('Gate of Tears') is a critical maritime highway between Yemen and the Horn of Africa (Djibouti/Eritrea) linking the Mediterranean/Red Sea with the Indian Ocean.

Q37. Which country partnered with India to establish a cross-border real-time payment corridor linking Unified Payments Interface (UPI) with its domestic network 'Favara'?

Correct Answer: Option C (Maldives)

Detailed Explanation: India and the Maldives introduced UPI-enabled real-time cross-border digital financial linkages with Maldives' national instant payment system Favara.

Q38. What is the name of the second indigenously designed Diving Support Vessel (DSV) built by Hindustan Shipyard Limited for the Indian Navy?

Correct Answer: Option B (INS Nipun)

Detailed Explanation: INS Nipun and INS Nistar are cutting-edge indigenous Diving Support Vessels (DSVs) engineered for deep-sea diving operations, submarine rescue missions, and underwater salvage.

Q39. Which Indian state became the first in the country to issue exploration licenses for Rare Earth Elements (REEs)?

Correct Answer: Option A (Rajasthan)

Detailed Explanation: Rajasthan took the pioneering step under amended mineral auction rules by auctioning exploratory licenses for critical Rare Earth Elements (REEs) located in Barmer, Jalore, and Udaipur districts.

Q40. The 'Samudra Manthan' initiative launched by the government focuses primarily on:

Correct Answer: Option B (Offshore oil, natural gas, and hydrocarbon exploration)

Detailed Explanation: The Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas launched exploration drives under schemes like Samudra Manthan to map energy basins across India's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).

Q41. PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport located in which state?

Correct Answer: Option B (Andhra Pradesh)

Detailed Explanation: The airport named in honour of legendary freedom revolutionary Alluri Sitarama Raju boosts regional aviation connectivity in Andhra Pradesh (Bhogapuram / North Coastal region).

Q42. World Wide Web (WWW) Day is celebrated across the globe annually on which date to commemorate Tim Berners-Lee's historic breakthrough?

Correct Answer: Option A (1st August)

Detailed Explanation: August 1 is observed as World Wide Web Day, marking the day in 1991 when the World Wide Web became publicly accessible.

Q43. Which Indian state received the Best State Award on National Organ Donation Day for recording the highest number of deceased organ donors?

Correct Answer: Option A (Tamil Nadu)

Detailed Explanation: Tamil Nadu was awarded the top prize by the National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO) for leading deceased donor organ transplantation programs through TRANSTAN.

Q44. The 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat' campaign was launched in conjunction with which major spiritual and cultural declaration?

Correct Answer: Option B (Kashi Declaration)

Detailed Explanation: The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment launched the youth mobilization drive against substance abuse aligned with the Kashi Declaration (Varanasi).

Q45. The Pacific island nation of Nauru recently passed legislation to formally restore its indigenous name as:

Correct Answer: Option A (Republic of Naoero)

Detailed Explanation: The microstate of Nauru in Micronesia (Central Pacific) adopted its native language name Republic of Naoero (meaning 'I go to the beach').

Q46. Vice Admiral A. N. Pramod was appointed to which top operational post in the Indian Navy?

Correct Answer: Option A (Vice Chief of the Naval Staff)

Detailed Explanation: Vice Admiral A. N. Pramod took over critical naval leadership responsibilities assisting the Chief of Naval Staff in modernization and fleet readiness.

Q47. Which high-altitude natural lake in Anjaw district was designated as a Ramsar Wetland of International Importance, representing a milestone for Arunachal Pradesh?

Correct Answer: Option A (Glow Lake)

Detailed Explanation: Glow Lake, nestled in the Kamlang Wildlife Sanctuary in Anjaw District, was nominated as Arunachal Pradesh's premier Ramsar wetland site.

Q48. Which city hosted the BRICS Education Ministers Summit focusing on digital learning platforms and skill mobility?

Correct Answer: Option B (Bhubaneswar)

Detailed Explanation: Bhubaneswar (Odisha) hosted the BRICS Education Ministers meeting, whereas the Disaster Management track met in Puri and Agriculture in Indore.

Q49. ICAR-NIHSAD Bhopal developed an indigenous candidate vaccine 'MA-104' to protect livestock against which deadly viral epidemic?

Correct Answer: Option A (African Swine Fever)

Detailed Explanation: The National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases (ICAR-NIHSAD), Bhopal engineered vaccine candidates like MA-104 to fight lethal African Swine Fever outbreaks.

Q50. The historic 'Bhairav Yatra' pilgrimage and ritual festival belongs to which State/UT, gaining inclusion in intangible cultural heritage lists?

Correct Answer: Option A (Jammu and Kashmir)

Detailed Explanation: Bhairav Yatra is a traditional spiritual pilgrimage in Jammu and Kashmir representing centuries of Kashmir Shaivism and local heritage.

Q51. President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the Jagadguru Kripalu University campus in which Indian state?

Correct Answer: Option A (Odisha)

Detailed Explanation: President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the Jagadguru Kripalu University (JKU) in Cuttack district, Odisha, promoting holistic higher education and value systems.

Q52. Outbreaks of Chandipura Virus Encephalitis (CHPV), transmitted by sandflies and affecting young children, prompted rapid central emergency team deployments primarily in:

Correct Answer: Option A (Gujarat and Rajasthan)

Detailed Explanation: Chandipura virus (CHPV) outbreaks causing acute encephalitis syndrome (AES) in pediatric patients were actively managed in western India, notably Gujarat and neighbouring Rajasthan.

Q53. Dr. Anil Menon made news globally in space exploration by:

Correct Answer: Option A (Indian-origin astronaut on NASA/ISS flight rosters)

Detailed Explanation: Dr. Anil Menon, a lieutenant colonel in the US Air Force and emergency medicine physician, was selected by NASA among active astronaut corps for long-duration spaceflight and ISS expeditions.

Q54. What is the operational strike range of India's Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile 'Agni-4' successfully tested off the Odisha coast?

Correct Answer: Option C (4,000 km)

Detailed Explanation: Agni-4 is a two-stage solid-fueled nuclear-capable intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) developed by DRDO with a proven range of approx. 4,000 km.

Q55. Which two weather phenomena have been notified for inclusion in disaster management frameworks and State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) relief guidelines?

Correct Answer: Option A (Heatwaves and Lightning strikes)

Detailed Explanation: Acknowledging rising climate casualties, NDMA expanded state-specific disaster lists to cover ex-gratia and relief support for severe heatwaves and lightning.

Q56. 'Project Param Pragya' inaugurated at IIT Delhi's Sonipat extension campus relates to which technology vertical?

Correct Answer: Option A (High-Performance Supercomputing facility)

Detailed Explanation: Param Pragya represents advanced High-Performance Computing (HPC) nodes deployed under the National Supercomputing Mission (NSM) for computational engineering, genomics, and artificial intelligence.

Q57. Renowned physicist Prof. Deepak Dhar was honored with which prestigious global theoretical physics prize?

Correct Answer: Option A (Dirac Medal / Boltzmann Medal)

Detailed Explanation: Prof. Deepak Dhar (IISER Pune) is an internationally celebrated theoretical physicist awarded the Boltzmann Medal and the Dirac Medal for his contributions to statistical mechanics and fractal lattices.

Q58. V.O. Chidambaranar Port (Tuticorin), which achieved Scope 2 zero-emission and ISO 50001 certification, is located in:

Correct Answer: Option B (Tamil Nadu)

Detailed Explanation: V.O. Chidambaranar Port Trust in Tamil Nadu transitioned to 100% renewable electricity, earning green port status under the Harit Shanker and Maritime India Vision 2030.

Q59. International Youth Day is celebrated globally every year on which day?

Correct Answer: Option B (12th August)

Detailed Explanation: August 12 is designated as the UN International Youth Day. (Note: January 12 is observed as National Youth Day in India commemorating Swami Vivekananda's birth anniversary).

Q60. Which perennial river in Tamil Nadu, originating in the Agasthyamalai hills, was granted legal personhood status by the High Court to ensure its conservation?

Correct Answer: Option A (Thamirabarani River)

Detailed Explanation: The Thamirabarani is the only perennial river in Tamil Nadu flowing through Tirunelveli and Thoothukudi, protected with legal rights as a living entity to halt industrial pollution.

Q61. Which multilingual voice AI engine was developed by the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore to recognize and process 65+ Indian languages and local dialects?

Correct Answer: Option A (Shravani / Project Bhashini)

Detailed Explanation: IISc Bangalore under national AI missions developed voice and speech recognition models like Shravani capable of transcribing dozens of regional languages and dialects.

Q62. What is the name of the newly commissioned Indian Naval Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV) built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE)?

Correct Answer: Option A (INS Shruthi)

Detailed Explanation: INS Shruthi was launched in West Bengal by GRSE as part of the Indian Navy's Next Generation Patrol Vessel fleet to reinforce coastal surveillance and EEZ patrolling.

Q63. The historic Medak Fort, for which a commemorative Special Postal Cover was released by the Department of Posts, is situated in which state?

Correct Answer: Option A (Telangana)

Detailed Explanation: Medak Fort was originally built by the Kakatiya rulers in the 12th century and later expanded under the Qutb Shahi dynasty in Telangana.

Q64. In which Union Territory has the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh established a permanent territorial circuit bench facility?

Correct Answer: Option A (Ladakh)

Detailed Explanation: A dedicated circuit bench and upgraded judicial infrastructure were approved for the Union Territory of Ladakh (Leh & Kargil) to guarantee swift access to justice for high-altitude residents.

Q65. Which country signed a bilateral Government-to-Government (G2G) agreement with India for developing petroleum supply logistics and hydrocarbon pipelines?

Correct Answer: Option A (Mauritius)

Detailed Explanation: India and Mauritius formalized energy cooperation agreements covering bunkering, fuel supply security, and pipeline infrastructure in Port Louis.

Q66. The Ministry of Panchayati Raj launched which initiative to encourage voluntary public contribution and development of rural civic infrastructure?

Correct Answer: Option A (Danveer Initiative)

Detailed Explanation: The Ministry of Panchayati Raj launched the Danveer Initiative to mobilize corporate, community, and philanthropic contributions for village-level developmental and educational infrastructure[span_1](start_span)[span_1](end_span).

Q67. Which Australian university signed agreements to establish international offshore branch campuses in Chennai and Mumbai?

Correct Answer: Option C (University of Western Australia)

Detailed Explanation: The University of Western Australia (UWA) entered into partnerships to set up specialized educational centers in Mumbai and Chennai, advancing NEP 2020 internationalization goals[span_3](start_span)[span_3](end_span).

Q68. What financial outlay was approved by the Union Cabinet for the unified GOBARdhan scheme promoting Compressed Biogas (CBG)?

Correct Answer: Option C (₹23,731 Crore)

Detailed Explanation: The Union Cabinet allocated ₹23,731 Crore to expand the GOBARdhan (Galvanizing Organic Bio-Agro Resources Dhan) scheme for commercial CBG infrastructure[span_5](start_span)[span_5](end_span).

Q69. Visakhapatnam partnered with which international capital city to implement advanced intelligent smart-city urban transport solutions?

Correct Answer: Option A (Moscow)

Detailed Explanation: Visakhapatnam signed an urban transportation collaboration agreement with Moscow to deploy Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and real-time transit telemetry[span_7](start_span)[span_7](end_span).

Q70. What is India's non-fossil fuel electricity generation capacity target set for the year 2030 under its updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)?

Correct Answer: Option C (500 GW)

Detailed Explanation: Having surpassed 200+ GW of clean energy, India is committed to achieving 500 GW of cumulative non-fossil fuel electric capacity by 2030[span_9](start_span)[span_9](end_span).

Q71. The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) issued a public advisory against 'Boss Scam', which primarily operates through:

Correct Answer: Option A (Impersonating senior executives)

Detailed Explanation: In a 'Boss Scam' (Whaling), fraudsters use display pictures and spoofed accounts of corporate leaders to pressure subordinate employees into sending money or gift cards[span_11](start_span)[span_11](end_span).

Q72. 'Parampara Scheme' was launched by which Union Ministry to digitize and preserve ancient traditional knowledge systems?

Correct Answer: Option B (Ministry of Ayush)

Detailed Explanation: The Ministry of Ayush launched the Parampara initiative to document, validate, and preserve classical and regional healing traditions[span_13](start_span)[span_13](end_span).

Q73. The 'e-Samudra' digital platform, launched in Mumbai, is designed to accelerate maritime governance in which area?

Correct Answer: Option A (Integrated paperless processing of merchant shipping)

Detailed Explanation: e-Samudra was established by the Directorate General of Shipping to provide end-to-end digital services for vessel registrations, port clearances, and seafarer documentation[span_15](start_span)[span_15](end_span).

Q74. International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples (World Tribal Day) is observed across the globe on:

Correct Answer: Option B (9th August)

Detailed Explanation: August 9 is observed as the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples to promote and protect the rights of tribal and indigenous populations[span_17](start_span)[span_17](end_span).

Q75. The 'Nijut Moina 2.0' scheme, aimed at curbing child marriage through financial incentives for girls' higher education, was launched by:

Correct Answer: Option A (Assam)

Detailed Explanation: The Government of Assam introduced Mukhya Mantri Nijut Moina Scheme to provide monthly financial grants to female students pursuing higher secondary, degree, and post-graduate studies[span_19](start_span)[span_19](end_span).

Q76. High-jumper Basant Kumar Meghwal won a historic Silver medal for India at which international sporting championship?

Correct Answer: Option A (World Athletics U20 Championships)

Detailed Explanation: Basant Kumar Meghwal produced a landmark performance in the Men's High Jump at the World Athletics U20 Championships[span_21](start_span)[span_21](end_span).

Q77. Who was appointed as the Director of the Enforcement Directorate (ED), handling high-profile financial intelligence and PMLA cases?

Correct Answer: Option B (Rahul Navin)

Detailed Explanation: Senior IRS officer Rahul Navin was appointed Director of the Directorate of Enforcement (ED), heading investigations under PMLA and FEMA[span_23](start_span)[span_23](end_span).

Q78. 'Prakriti Gyan Dham', an eco-educational and biodiversity conservation park, was established in:

Correct Answer: Option A (Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh)

Detailed Explanation: Prakriti Gyan Dham was developed in Lucknow as an environmental learning center to educate students on biodiversity, forestry, and ecosystem restoration[span_25](start_span)[span_25](end_span).

Q79. 'Triumph of the Indian Republic: My Life, My Struggles' is the memoir/autobiographical work associated with:

Correct Answer: Option A (Ram Nath Kovind)

Detailed Explanation: The book documents the personal life, legal career, and presidential tenure of India's 14th President, Ram Nath Kovind[span_27](start_span)[span_27](end_span).

Q80. The Bankers' Books Evidence Bill, passed by Parliament, updates financial evidentiary standards by repealing and replacing the colonial legislation of:

Correct Answer: Option C (1891)

Detailed Explanation: The modern legislative enactment replaces the vintage Bankers' Books Evidence Act, 1891 to recognize digital ledger entries, electronic bank statements, and cyber forensic proofs in legal proceedings[span_29](start_span)[span_29](end_span).

Q81. Renowned nuclear scientist and science communication pioneer Dr. M. P. Parameswaran, who passed away recently, was associated with which state?

Correct Answer: Option A (Kerala)

Detailed Explanation: Dr. M. P. Parameswaran was a distinguished nuclear engineer (BARC) and co-founder of the Kerala Sasthra Sahithya Parishad (KSSP)[span_31](start_span)[span_31](end_span).

Q82. Which Arab nation enacted landmark penal reforms to formally abolish capital punishment (death penalty)?

Correct Answer: Option A (Lebanon)

Detailed Explanation: Lebanon took legislative steps toward phasing out capital punishment, replacing statutory death sentences with life imprisonment terms[span_33](start_span)[span_33](end_span).

Q83. Dr. Bhuma V. G. was appointed Vice-Chancellor of which prestigious overseas Indian-partnered institution in Mauritius?

Correct Answer: Option A (Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute)

Detailed Explanation: Dr. Bhuma V. G. was appointed as Vice-Chancellor of the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute in Mauritius[span_35](start_span)[span_35](end_span).

Q84. 'Garuda', recently unveiled by Indian Optel Limited (IOL), is an indigenous:

Correct Answer: Option A (High-resolution optical binocular system)

Detailed Explanation: Garuda is a high-precision multi-spectral handheld observation device developed by defence PSU India Optel Limited for border security and civil reconnaissance[span_37](start_span)[span_37](end_span).

Q85. Which business family topped the Hurun India Most Valuable Family Businesses ranking?

Correct Answer: Option A (Ambani Family)

Detailed Explanation: The Ambani family was ranked first in the Hurun India report, followed by the Bajaj and Birla industrial houses[span_39](start_span)[span_39](end_span).

Q86. The ancient archaeological Buddhist mound 'Vaishya Tekri', excavated for conservation, is located in:

Correct Answer: Option A (Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh)

Detailed Explanation: Vaishya Tekri is a historical stupa site in Ujjain constructed during Emperor Ashoka's era for his queen Devi[span_41](start_span)[span_41](end_span).

Q87. The 'One Herb, One Standard' initiative is an inter-ministerial harmonization between the Ministry of Ayush and:

Correct Answer: Option A (Ministry of Health & Family Welfare)

Detailed Explanation: One Herb, One Standard synchronizes pharmacopoeial standards between the Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia Commission and the Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission[span_43](start_span)[span_43](end_span).

Q88. Which Union Territory became the first to implement Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC / Digital Rupee) for DBT food subsidies under PMGKAY?

Correct Answer: Option A (Chandigarh / Dadra and Nagar Haveli)

Detailed Explanation: Chandigarh and Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu piloted targeted offline e-Rupee voucher disbursement for subsidized food grains[span_45](start_span)[span_45](end_span).

Q89. What is the financial outlay for the Container Manufacturing Assistance Scheme (CMAS) to scale domestic shipping container production?

Correct Answer: Option A (₹10,000 Crore)

Detailed Explanation: The Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways earmarked ₹10,000 Crore under CMAS to establish container manufacturing clusters in Bhavnagar and Tuticorin[span_47](start_span)[span_47](end_span).

Q90. Asia's first Desert Night Safari and Zoological Park has been planned and developed in:

Correct Answer: Option B (Deesa, Gujarat)

Detailed Explanation: The Gujarat Forest Department approved the development of Asia's inaugural desert nocturnal safari park near Deesa in Banaskantha district[span_49](start_span)[span_49](end_span).

Q91. According to the Ministry of Heavy Industries, which Indian state leads the nation with the highest number of public Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations?

Correct Answer: Option A (Maharashtra)

Detailed Explanation: Maharashtra tops the national tally of EV infrastructure installations supported by the FAME-II and PM E-DRIVE schemes[span_51](start_span)[span_51](end_span).

Q92. India's first fully immersive 14-D Virtual Zoo and digital wildlife safari experience center was inaugurated in:

Correct Answer: Option A (Indore, Madhya Pradesh)

Detailed Explanation: Indore opened India's first high-tech virtual zoo utilizing augmented reality (AR) and 14-D motion simulation[span_53](start_span)[span_53](end_span).

Q93. UK-based aerospace giant Rolls-Royce partnered with which Indian industrial conglomerate to co-manufacture and service marine and naval gas turbine engines?

Correct Answer: Option B (Reliance Group)

Detailed Explanation: Rolls-Royce entered into manufacturing agreements with Reliance to assemble components and provide lifecycle servicing for combat vessels and naval engine lines[span_55](start_span)[span_55](end_span).

Q94. The Election Commission of India launched the 'Electoral Literacy Club 2.0' (ELC) program from which historic city?

Correct Answer: Option A (Patna)

Detailed Explanation: Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar rolled out Electoral Literacy Club 2.0 in Patna, Bihar to build voter awareness among first-time youth voters[span_57](start_span)[span_57](end_span).

Q95. The strategic Sungroal Tunnel (Sungul Tunnel), enhancing all-weather mountain connectivity, is located in:

Correct Answer: Option A (Jammu & Kashmir)

Detailed Explanation: Sungul Tunnel in Jammu & Kashmir cuts travel time through difficult mountainous terrain on national strategic corridor routes[span_59](start_span)[span_59](end_span).

Q96. The traditional harvest and cultural festival 'Onam', celebrated with Vallam Kali (boat races) and Pookkalam, belongs to:

Correct Answer: Option A (Kerala)

Detailed Explanation: Onam is Kerala's prime annual harvest festival commemorating King Mahabali and Vamana avatar[span_61](start_span)[span_61](end_span).

Q97. Mishra Dhatu Nigam Limited (MIDHANI) became the first Indian metallurgy enterprise to receive S400 lab quality certification from:

Correct Answer: Option A (GE Aerospace)

Detailed Explanation: Defence PSU MIDHANI received the critical S400 laboratory audit clearance from GE Aerospace to supply superalloys for aviation engines[span_63](start_span)[span_63](end_span).

Q98. The 'Aparajita Parangla' High Altitude Trekking Expedition connects Himachal Pradesh with which high-altitude trans-Himalayan region?

Correct Answer: Option A (Ladakh)

Detailed Explanation: Parang La Pass (elevation ~18,300 ft) is a trans-Himalayan mountain route linking the Spiti Valley of Himachal Pradesh to Ladakh[span_65](start_span)[span_65](end_span).

Q99. 'RSVC AMRIT' digital innovation and agritech investment platform was launched by which apex development financial institution?

Correct Answer: Option A (NABARD)

Detailed Explanation: NABARD launched AMRIT (under NABVENTURES/RSVC) to fund rural agritech startups, Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), and sustainable agriculture[span_67](start_span)[span_67](end_span).

Q100. World Humanitarian Day is observed annually on which date to honour aid workers serving during crises?

Correct Answer: Option B (19th August)

Detailed Explanation: August 19 marks UN World Humanitarian Day, commemorating the 2003 Canal Hotel bombing in Baghdad[span_69](start_span)[span_69](end_span).

Q101. The National Commission for Women (NCW) launched the 'Yashoda AI' digital literacy and safety portal from:

Correct Answer: Option A (Jalandhar, Punjab)

Detailed Explanation: Yashoda AI was rolled out in Jalandhar (Punjab) by the NCW to empower women entrepreneurs with AI skills and cybersecurity education[span_71](start_span)[span_71](end_span).

Q102. The biography 'Janapriya Neta Venkaiah Naidu' was authored by which distinguished Telugu literary figure?

Correct Answer: Option A (Dr. Yarlagadda Lakshmi Prasad)

Detailed Explanation: Padma Bhushan awardee Dr. Yarlagadda Lakshmi Prasad authored the biographical work capturing the public life of former Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu[span_73](start_span)[span_73](end_span).

Q103. National Sadbhavana Diwas (Harmony Day) is observed in India on August 20 to commemorate the birth anniversary of which former Prime Minister?

Correct Answer: Option D (Rajiv Gandhi)

Detailed Explanation: August 20 is observed as Sadbhavana Diwas celebrating the birth anniversary of India's youngest Prime Minister, Rajiv Gandhi[span_75](start_span)[span_75](end_span).

Q104. Which state government amended service rules to extend paid maternity leave to 365 days for female government employees on the birth of a third child?

Correct Answer: Option A (Tamil Nadu)

Detailed Explanation: The Government of Tamil Nadu expanded family welfare benefits by allowing 365-day paid maternity leave for eligible state staff[span_77](start_span)[span_77](end_span).

Q105. The Indian Navy inaugurated the Launch & Recovery System (LARS) Test Facility in which naval base city?

Correct Answer: Option A (Visakhapatnam)

Detailed Explanation: The LARS test facility at Eastern Naval Command, Visakhapatnam, provides deep-submergence rescue verification and autonomous underwater drone deployment tests[span_79](start_span)[span_79](end_span).

Q106. The annual cultural showcase 'India Day Festival' celebrating Indian diaspora traditions was organized in which world capital?

Correct Answer: Option A (Moscow, Russia)

Detailed Explanation: Moscow hosted the grand India Day Festival in Tsaritsyno Park, featuring yoga, classical music, cuisine, and bilateral cultural showcases[span_81](start_span)[span_81](end_span).

Q107. Justice R. Subhash Reddy (Retd. Supreme Court Judge) was appointed to chair which judicial inquiry commission?

Correct Answer: Option A (Inquiry into student protests)

Detailed Explanation: Former Supreme Court Justice R. Subhash Reddy was appointed to lead independent fact-finding investigations into student unrest incidents[span_83](start_span)[span_83](end_span).

Q108. An earthquake swarm recording 29 tremors within a fortnight was seismically monitored in which region of Maharashtra?

Correct Answer: Option A (Palghar / Nanded)

Detailed Explanation: Seismic swarms (low-to-moderate frequent tremors) are monitored by the National Centre for Seismology in the Palghar and Nanded faultlines in Maharashtra[span_85](start_span)[span_85](end_span).

Q109. Which company set an aerospace benchmark by launching two orbital space missions within an interval of just 38 minutes?

Correct Answer: Option A (SpaceX)

Detailed Explanation: SpaceX achieved a launch cadence turnaround by firing Falcon 9 rockets from Florida and California launch pads separated by 38 minutes[span_87](start_span)[span_87](end_span).

Q110. 'Saptadhara Vision', highlighted during Independence Day addresses, outlines seven foundational pillars for:

Correct Answer: Option A (Viksit Bharat @2047)

Detailed Explanation: Saptadhara frames seven strategic growth streams (infrastructure, advanced manufacturing, self-reliance, innovation, green energy, human capital, and governance) toward becoming a developed nation[span_89](start_span)[span_89](end_span).

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