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1. Who among the following is the author of the book Why Bharat Matters

Who among the following is the author of the book *Why Bharat Matters* ?

L.K. Advani

S. Jaishankar

Mohan Bhagwat

Pranab Mukherjee

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The book *Why Bharat Matters* is authored by Dr. S. Jaishankar.

Dr. S. Jaishankar is the current External Affairs Minister of India. The book explores India’s foreign policy and its role in the world.

The book was published in January 2024 and covers various aspects of India’s diplomatic approach, historical context, and future challenges and opportunities on the global stage.

2. In February 2024, Government of India has decided to scrap the Free Mo

In February 2024, Government of India has decided to scrap the Free Movement Regime (FMR) between India and :

Myanmar

Bhutan

Bangladesh

Nepal

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In February 2024, the Government of India decided to scrap the Free Movement Regime (FMR) along the India-Myanmar border.

The FMR allowed people living within 16 km on either side of the India-Myanmar border to cross with minimal documentation. The decision was made citing security concerns, including insurgency, drug trafficking, and illegal migration. India is also planning to fence the entire border.

The FMR was implemented in 2018 based on the historical context of ethnic ties between communities living along the border. The border between India and Myanmar is 1,643 km long.

3. In January 2024, India’s first all-girls’ Sainik School was inaugurate

In January 2024, India’s first all-girls’ Sainik School was inaugurated at :

Bhopal

Kohima

Vrindavan

Namsai

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India’s first all-girls’ Sainik School, named ‘Samvid Gurukulam Girls Sainik School’, was inaugurated in January 2024 at Vrindavan, Mathura district, Uttar Pradesh.

The inauguration was part of the initiative to allow girls to join Sainik Schools, promoting inclusivity in defense education. It was inaugurated by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.

Sainik Schools are joint ventures between the central government and state governments/UT administrations. They are established to prepare students for entry into the National Defence Academy (NDA) and the Indian Naval Academy (INA).

4. Who among the following is the Chairman of the Committee constituted b

Who among the following is the Chairman of the Committee constituted by the Government of India to examine the issue of holding simultaneous elections in the country and to make recommendations thereon ?

Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah

Chief Justice of India Shri Dhananjaya Chandrachud

Former President of India Shri Ram Nath Kovind

Chief Election Commissioner of India Shri Rajiv Kumar

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The Chairman of the committee constituted by the Government of India to examine the issue of holding simultaneous elections is Former President of India Shri Ram Nath Kovind.

A high-level committee was formed to study the feasibility and framework for conducting simultaneous elections (Lok Sabha and State Assemblies) in India.

In September 2023, the Government of India constituted an eight-member committee to examine and make recommendations on the possibility of holding simultaneous elections in the country. The committee is chaired by the former President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind.

5. Consider the following statements about INS Sagardhwani : It is an o

Consider the following statements about INS Sagardhwani :

It is an oceanographic research vessel of Naval Physical and Oceanographic Laboratory (NPOL) of DRDO.
Recently it embarked on the Sagar Maitri Mission-4 to establish long-term scientific partnerships with Indian Ocean Rim countries in Ocean Research and Development.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

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Both statements 1 and 2 are correct.

INS Sagardhwani is a dedicated oceanographic research vessel playing a crucial role in India’s marine scientific research and international collaborations.

1. INS Sagardhwani is indeed an oceanographic research vessel operated by the Naval Physical and Oceanographic Laboratory (NPOL), Kochi, which is one of the laboratories of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). So, statement 1 is correct.
2. The ‘Sagar Maitri’ Missions are scientific endeavors by DRDO to foster collaboration with friendly countries in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) through scientific exchanges and research cruises. INS Sagardhwani is the vessel used for these missions. Sagar Maitri Mission-4 commenced in 2023, visiting countries like Oman, Egypt, Sri Lanka, etc., focusing on collaborative oceanographic research. So, statement 2 is correct.

6. Which of the following statements is/are correct ? In India, 12th Ma

Which of the following statements is/are correct ?

In India, 12th March is celebrated as the National Youth Day.
National Youth Day is celebrated to commemorate the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda.

Select the answer using the code given below :

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

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Statement 1 is incorrect, but statement 2 is correct.

National Youth Day in India is celebrated annually to honour the ideals and philosophy of Swami Vivekananda, who is considered a source of inspiration for the youth.

1. National Youth Day in India is celebrated on January 12th, not March 12th. So, statement 1 is incorrect.
2. The Government of India declared in 1984 that January 12th would be observed as National Youth Day throughout the country. This date was chosen to commemorate the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda (born January 12, 1863). So, statement 2 is correct.

7. Recently the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has su

Recently the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has submitted three nominations from India for Wetland City Accreditation (WCA) under the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands. Which one among the following cities is not one among them ?

Indore

Bhopal

Udaipur

Jodhpur

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Jodhpur is not one of the cities nominated by India for Wetland City Accreditation (WCA).

Wetland City Accreditation is a voluntary scheme under the Ramsar Convention that promotes the conservation and wise use of urban wetlands.

In January 2024, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change announced that India had submitted three nominations for the Wetland City Accreditation (WCA) under the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands. The three cities nominated were Indore (Madhya Pradesh), Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), and Udaipur (Rajasthan). Jodhpur was not among these nominated cities.

8. Which of the following statements with regard to the constitution of F

Which of the following statements with regard to the constitution of Finance Commission is/are correct ?

1. The Government of India has recently constituted the Sixteenth Finance Commission under the Chairmanship of Dr. Arvind Panagariya.
2. Finance Commission is constituted in pursuance to Article 263 of the Constitution of India.

Select the answer using the code given below :

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

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Statement 1 is correct, but statement 2 is incorrect.

The Finance Commission is a constitutional body in India responsible for recommending the distribution of taxes between the Union and States and among the States themselves.

1. The Government of India recently constituted the Sixteenth Finance Commission in December 2023. Dr. Arvind Panagariya, former Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog, was appointed as the Chairman of the Commission. So, statement 1 is correct.
2. The Finance Commission is constituted by the President of India every fifth year or earlier as deemed necessary, under the provisions of Article 280 of the Constitution of India. Article 263 deals with the provisions relating to an Inter-State Council for coordinating between States. So, statement 2 is incorrect.

9. Exercise Desert Cyclone is a joint military exercise between India and

Exercise Desert Cyclone is a joint military exercise between India and :

Kuwait

Saudi Arabia

United Arab Emirates

Oman

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Exercise Desert Cyclone is a joint military exercise between India and United Arab Emirates.

Joint military exercises like ‘Desert Cyclone’ are crucial for enhancing interoperability and cooperation between friendly nations’ armed forces.

The inaugural edition of the joint military exercise ‘Desert Cyclone’ was held in January 2024 in Mahajan, Rajasthan, between the Indian Army and the Land Forces of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The exercise focused on enhancing interoperability in Sub-Conventional Operations in desert and semi-desert terrain.

10. Which of the following statements with regard to the Square Kilometer

Which of the following statements with regard to the Square Kilometer Array (SKA) project is/are correct ?

1. SKA is a state of the art, mega science international facility to build the world’s biggest and most sensitive radio telescope for addressing a wide variety of cutting-edge science goals.
2. The Government of India has accorded its approval for India’s participation in the international mega science project.

Select the answer using the code given below :

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

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Both statements 1 and 2 are correct.

The Square Kilometer Array (SKA) is a massive international radio telescope project, and India is a full member contributing significantly to its development and operations.

1. The SKA project aims to build the world’s largest and most sensitive radio telescope, consisting of arrays of antennas spread across large areas in South Africa and Australia. It is designed to address fundamental questions in astrophysics, cosmology, and particle physics. Statement 1 accurately describes the nature and goals of the SKA project.
2. India is a founding member of the SKA Observatory (SKAO) Council, the intergovernmental organization responsible for constructing and operating the SKA telescopes. The Union Cabinet approved India’s financial participation in the SKAO project in June 2023, formalizing India’s continued significant role in the project. So, statement 2 is correct.