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11. With which sports is Yogesh Singh, who won a Gold Medal in Asian Champ

With which sports is Yogesh Singh, who won a Gold Medal in Asian Championship in 2024, associated?

Badminton

Shooting

Archery

Wrestling

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Yogesh Singh, who won a Gold Medal in Asian Championship in 2024, is associated with Shooting.

– Yogesh Singh won a gold medal in the men’s 25m centre fire pistol event at the Asian Shooting Championships 2024 held in Jakarta, Indonesia.

– His victory in the Asian Championship contributed to India’s medal tally in the event and further solidified India’s position as a strong contender in international shooting competitions.

12. Which one of the following is an indigenous assault rifle developed by

Which one of the following is an indigenous assault rifle developed by DRDO?

Heckler

T91

Tikka

Ugram

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Ugram is an indigenous assault rifle developed by DRDO.

– The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) recently unveiled an indigenous assault rifle named ‘Ugram’. It has been developed by DRDO’s Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE), Pune, in collaboration with a private industry partner, Dvipa Arms.

– Ugram is a 7.62 x 51 mm calibre assault rifle, designed for operational requirements of the Indian Army, paramilitary forces, and State Police. It aims to be a cost-effective and domestically produced alternative to imported rifles. Heckler & Koch is a German defense company, T91 is a Taiwanese assault rifle, and Tikka is a Finnish firearms manufacturer.

13. Which of the following cities were conferred with the cleanest city aw

Which of the following cities were conferred with the cleanest city award under Swachh Survekshan Awards, 2023?

Varanasi and Prayagraj

Indore and Surat

Prayagraj and Indore

Surat and Varanasi

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Indore and Surat were jointly conferred with the cleanest city award under Swachh Survekshan Awards, 2023 (announced in January 2024).

– In the Swachh Survekshan Awards 2023, Indore (Madhya Pradesh) won the cleanest city award for the seventh consecutive time. This year, Surat (Gujarat) also shared the top position with Indore in the category of cities with a population of more than 1 lakh.

– Swachh Survekshan is an annual survey conducted by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) to rank cities based on their cleanliness, sanitation, and hygiene practices. Navi Mumbai secured the third position in the same category for 2023. Varanasi and Prayagraj received awards in the category of ‘Cleanest Ganga Towns’.

14. The Indian Army launched ‘Operation Sarvashakti’ to flush out terroris

The Indian Army launched ‘Operation Sarvashakti’ to flush out terrorists in

Myanmar

Manipur

Jammu and Kashmir

Chhattisgarh

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The Indian Army launched ‘Operation Sarvashakti’ to flush out terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir.

– Operation Sarvashakti was launched by the Indian Army in the Rajouri-Poonch sector of Jammu and Kashmir in early 2024 to counter and eliminate terrorists operating in the region, particularly those involved in recent attacks on security forces.

– The operation involves multi-agency coordination and aims to create a synergy of security forces operating south of the Pir Panjal Range in Jammu and Kashmir. It focuses on the traditional infiltration routes and forest areas used by militants.

15. Who among the following is the author of the book Four Stars of Destin

Who among the following is the author of the book Four Stars of Destiny : An Autobiography ?

Sam Manekshaw

K. J. S. Dhillon

Bipin Rawat

Manoj Mukund Naravane

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The author of the book “Four Stars of Destiny : An Autobiography” is Manoj Mukund Naravane.

– The book “Four Stars of Destiny” is an autobiography of General Manoj Mukund Naravane, the 27th Chief of Army Staff (COAS) of the Indian Army, who served from 31 December 2019 to 30 April 2022.

– The autobiography covers General Naravane’s career and experiences in the Indian Army, providing insights into military leadership and key events during his tenure.
– Sam Manekshaw was the first Field Marshal of India. K. J. S. Dhillon is a retired Lt Gen of the Indian Army. Bipin Rawat was the first Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of India and a former COAS.

16. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists :

List-I (Political idea)	List-II (Thinker)
A. Human beings, unlike all other objects, possess dignity	1. Aung San Suu Kyi
B. It is Swaraj when we learn to rule ourselves	2. Subhas Chandra Bose
C. Freedom implies not only emancipation from political bondage but also equal distribution of wealth	3. Immanuel Kant
D. For me real freedom is freedom from fear	4. Mahatma Gandhi

Code :

A-3, B-2, C-4, D-1

A-1, B-4, C-2, D-3

A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1

A-1, B-2, C-4, D-3

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The correct match is A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1.

– A. Human beings, unlike all other objects, possess dignity is a key concept in the moral philosophy of Immanuel Kant, who argued that rational beings have inherent worth (dignity) and should be treated as ends in themselves, not merely as means.
– B. “It is Swaraj when we learn to rule ourselves” is a direct quote from Mahatma Gandhi, emphasizing that true self-rule (Swaraj) begins with individual self-control and moral autonomy, extending beyond mere political independence.
– C. The idea that freedom includes not only political emancipation but also equal distribution of wealth aligns with socialist perspectives that link political freedom with economic justice. Subhas Chandra Bose, while a nationalist leader, also advocated for socialist reforms and economic equality in independent India.
– D. “For me real freedom is freedom from fear” is a famous statement made by Aung San Suu Kyi, reflecting her philosophy and the struggle for democracy in Myanmar, where fear was a tool of political oppression.

– Immanuel Kant was an 18th-century German philosopher considered one of the central figures of modern philosophy.
– Mahatma Gandhi (Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi) was the leader of India’s independence movement and a proponent of nonviolent civil disobedience.
– Subhas Chandra Bose was a prominent Indian nationalist leader who attempted to secure Indian independence from British rule with the help of the Axis powers during World War II.
– Aung San Suu Kyi is a Burmese politician, diplomat, author, and a Nobel Peace Prize laureate who served as State Counsellor of Myanmar.

17. The 7th edition of the Indian Ocean Conference was held at

The 7th edition of the Indian Ocean Conference was held at

Dhaka

New Delhi

Malé

Perth

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The 7th edition of the Indian Ocean Conference was held at Perth.

The Indian Ocean Conference is an annual forum that brings together policymakers, academics, and practitioners to discuss regional cooperation in the Indian Ocean region. The 7th edition was hosted in Perth, Australia, in February 2024.

The conference theme for the 7th edition was “Towards a Stable and Sustainable Indian Ocean”. It is organized by the India Foundation in association with partners from the host country.

18. As per the State List under the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution o

As per the State List under the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India, the States have jurisdiction over agricultural land in connection with which of the following subjects?

1. Taxes on agricultural income
2. Duties in respect of succession of agricultural land
3. Estate duty in respect of agricultural land

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

1 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

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All three subjects – Taxes on agricultural income, Duties in respect of succession of agricultural land, and Estate duty in respect of agricultural land – are under the jurisdiction of the States as per the State List.

The Seventh Schedule of the Constitution contains lists distributing legislative powers between the Union and the States. Several entries in the State List (List II) specifically deal with land, agriculture, and related taxes and duties, confirming State jurisdiction over these matters.

Specifically, Entry 46 of List II pertains to “Taxes on agricultural income”, Entry 47 to “Duties in respect of succession to agricultural land”, and Entry 48 to “Estate duty in respect of agricultural land”.

19. Through the Forty Second Amendment to the Constitution of India, which

Through the Forty Second Amendment to the Constitution of India, which of the following was/were inserted into its Preamble?

1. ‘Liberty of thought, expression and belief’ was substituted by ‘Liberty of thought, expression, belief, faith and worship’.
2. The expression ‘Unity of the Nation’ was substituted by ‘Unity and Integrity of the Nation’.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

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Only statement 2 is correct.

The 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1976 added three new words to the Preamble: ‘SOCIALIST’, ‘SECULAR’, and ‘INTEGRITY’.

Statement 1 is incorrect. The phrase “Liberty of thought, expression, belief, faith and worship” was already present in the original Preamble. Statement 2 is correct; the expression ‘Unity of the Nation’ was indeed changed to ‘Unity and Integrity of the Nation’ by the 42nd Amendment.

20. Who among the following filed the Writ Petition that led to the famous

Who among the following filed the Writ Petition that led to the famous verdict of the Supreme Court of India recognising the Right to Privacy as a Fundamental Right?

Justice P. N. Bhagwati

Justice Rohinton Fali Nariman

Justice K. S. Puttaswamy

Justice Anil R. Dave

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Justice K. S. Puttaswamy filed the Writ Petition that led to the verdict on the Right to Privacy.

The landmark judgment of the Supreme Court of India which unanimously declared the Right to Privacy as a fundamental right under Article 21 of the Constitution was delivered in the case of *Justice K. S. Puttaswamy (Retd.) and Anr. vs. Union of India and Ors.*

The case originated from a challenge to the Aadhaar scheme primarily on the grounds of privacy. The nine-judge bench unanimously held that the Right to Privacy is protected as an intrinsic part of the right to life and personal liberty under Article 21 and as a part of the freedoms guaranteed by Part III of the Constitution.