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1. Which rocket did India recently launch that is recognized as the world’s first mobile hybrid rocket?
RHUMI-2
RHUMI-1
GSLV Mk III
PSLV-C37
Correct answer: RHUMI-1. This revolutionary rocket highlights India’s progress in space technology with hybrid propulsion systems.
2. Which Indian startup collaborated with Martin Group to develop the mobile hybrid rocket RHUMI-1?
SpaceX India
Space Zone India
Skyroot Aerospace
Agnikul Cosmos
Correct answer: Space Zone India. The startup collaborated with the Martin Group to pioneer hybrid rocket technology.
3. What was the special occasion on which India launched the e-magazine ‘Sapno ki Udaan’?
National Science Day
National Space Day
Children’s Day
Republic Day
Correct answer: National Space Day. The magazine was launched to inspire young minds and celebrate India’s space achievements.
4. Which Indian minister led the launch of the e-magazine ‘Sapno ki Udaan’?
Rajnath Singh
Amit Shah
Dharmendra Pradhan
Piyush Goyal
Correct answer: Dharmendra Pradhan. The Education Minister spearheaded this initiative to engage youth in space exploration.
5. What event did the launch of the e-magazine ‘Sapno ki Udaan’ coincide with?
First anniversary of Chandrayaan-3 landing
75th Independence Day
Indian Space Week
ISRO Foundation Day
Correct answer: First anniversary of Chandrayaan-3 landing. The magazine celebrates a landmark in India’s lunar exploration history.
6. Which state government recently approved a revised National Pension Scheme for its employees?
Gujarat
Maharashtra
Karnataka
Tamil Nadu
Correct answer: Maharashtra. The revised scheme is designed to provide improved financial security for state employees.
7. In which country was the 2nd India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable held?
India
Singapore
Malaysia
Thailand
Correct answer: Singapore. This ministerial roundtable strengthened bilateral ties between India and Singapore.
8. Who was re-elected as the national president of Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) for the next five years?
Ram Vilas Paswan
Chirag Paswan
Pashupati Paras
Anil Kumar Sadhu
Correct answer: Chirag Paswan. His re-election cements his leadership in the party founded by his late father.
9. What is the name of the unified central sector scheme recently approved by the Union Cabinet under the Department of Science and Technology?
Vigyan Jyoti
Vigyan Dhara
Vigyan Gyan
Vigyan Kendra
Correct answer: Vigyan Dhara. This scheme focuses on fostering innovation and scientific research.
10. Which area of cooperation was emphasized during the bilateral meeting on US-India Civil Nuclear Commerce chaired by Dr. Jitendra Singh?
Defense
Clean energy
Space exploration
Cybersecurity
Correct answer: Clean energy. This meeting underscored the importance of nuclear energy in achieving sustainable development goals.
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