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Q :  

An important strategy for the conservation of biodiversity is-

(A) Biosphere reserve

(B) Botanical Garden

(C) National Park

(D) Wild animal sanctuary

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

The correct answer is biosphere reserves. The most important strategy for the conservation of biodiversity together with traditional human life is the establishment of biosphere reserves.


Q :  

Which author has authored the book 'Azad Bachpan Ki Aur'?

(A) Kailash Satyarthi

(B) Radhakanta Adiga

(C) Deepak Mishra

(D) Subhash Chandra

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
The correct answer is Kailash Satyarthi.



Q :  

Which state government has issued a 16-digit unique ID number for every land to check land Fraud?

(A) Punjab

(B) Bihar

(C) Jharkhand

(D) Uttar Pradesh

Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

Yogi Adityanath government of Uttar Pradesh has given big relief to the people in the matter of lands. The government has decided to issue a 16 digit unique ID number for every land to stop land fraud and also to tighten the noose on land mafia. The Revenue Department has geared up for this.


Q :  

National Defence Academy is situated at ?

(A) Kolkata

(B) Delhi

(C) Pune

(D) Dehradun

Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

The NDA is located at Khadakwasla near Pune in the state of Maharashtra, India. It is the premier institution for training officers for the Indian Armed Forces. Dehradun, on the other hand, is home to the Indian Military Academy (IMA), which trains officers for the Indian Army.


Q :  

An innovative cost-effective drinking water scheme 'Sulabh Jal' was launched in which state?

(A) Darbhanga, Bihar

(B) Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh

(C) Kolkata, West Bengal

(D) Indore, Madhya Pradesh

(E) Ranchi, Jharkhand

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

The correct answer is Darbhanga. In Darbhanga, Bihar, Sulabh International launched the cheapest drinking water project 'Sulabh Jal'.


Q :  

The Nelson Mandela Foundation is dedicating this year's Nelson Mandela International Day to Action Against ____.

(A) Injustice

(B) Terrorism

(C) Poverty

(D) Slavery

(E) None of these

Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

Nelson Mandela International Day is celebrated every year on 18 July by the United Nations to commemorate the birthday of Nobel Peace Prize-winning former South African President Nelson Mandela. It was decided to celebrate it annually on 18 July 2010, when Mandela turned 92.


Q :  

Which state has launched ‘One Person One Car’ policy?

(A) Madhya Pradesh

(B) West Bengal

(C) Gujarat

(D) Odisha

(E) Rajasthan

Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday set a “one person one car” policy for ministers and bureaucrats and mandated economy class for all domestic air travel in a bid to cut costs incurred by the state government.


Q :  

Vande Bharat Express (Train 18) India's first indigenously built engine-less train is built and designed by ____.

(A) Integral Coach Factory, Chennai

(B) Rail Coach Factory, Kapurthala

(C) Modern Coach Factory, Raebareli

(D) Diesel Locomotive Works, Varanasi

(E) None of these

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

It was designed and built by the Coach Factory, Chennai (ICF) over a period of 18 months under the Make in India initiative of the Government of India.


Q :  

Which state launches "I am not afraid of English" initiative to promote the English language right from Class 1 in the state primary schools?

(A) Rajasthan

(B) Jharkhand

(C) Haryana

(D) Odisha

(E) Bihar

Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
For children studying in government primary schools, the Haryana School Education Department has launched ''I am not afraid of English'' initiative which is aimed at introducing English right from Class one.



Q :  

Microdot technology to be launched by the Government of India to check ____.

(A) Vehicle thefts

(B) Bank thefts

(C) Gold smuggling

(D) illegal transactions

(E) Cybercrime

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
The central government has decided to implement microdot technology to investigate incidents of vehicle theft in the country. Under this, automobile manufacturers will be asked to spray thousands of tiny laser dots with the vehicle identification number all over the vehicle, including the engine. This way, it will be easy to track any vehicle at any time. As of now, more than 2 lakh vehicles are stolen in India every year, with Delhi at the top position in such cases.



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