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What was the main objective of the MoU signed between the DGGI and NFSU?
a) Setting up of digital forensic labs
b) Collaboration in training programs
c) Providing technical assistance to each other
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
Where is the headquarters of the International Energy Agency (IEA)?
a) Lucknow
b) Paris
c) New Delhi
d) Shanghai
Answer: b) Paris
What was the reason behind the signing of two MoUs by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) with Tajikistan and Kazakhstan?
a) To strengthen cooperation in auditing
b) To facilitate the exchange of expertise in the field of accounting
c) To provide a platform for the exchange of auditing professionals
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
What is the main objective of the Yuva Sangam initiative?
a) To build close ties between the youth of the North East Region and rest of India
b) To connect the youth of the Northeast with the whole country
c) To provide cross-cultural learning opportunities
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
What is the 2nd SCO Young Scientist Conclave (SCO-YSC) aimed at?
a) To bring together young minds from SCO member states
b) To discuss scientific ideas under five umbrella themes
c) To promote sustainable energy and energy storage
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
What is the main objective of the Telangana Mobility Valley (TMV)?
a) To attract investment of around Rs 50,000 crore
b) To generate more than 4 lakh jobs in the next five years
c) To create industry ready talent
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
What is the main objective of the RCS UDAN scheme of the Ministry of Civil Aviation?
a) To provide air connectivity to remote places
b) To enhance global energy security
c) To promote cross-cultural learning opportunities
d) To facilitate the exchange of auditing professionals
Answer: a) To provide air connectivity to remote places
What is the main function of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM)?
a) To provide advice on economic issues to the Prime Minister
b) To facilitate the exchange of expertise in the field of accounting
c) To bring together innovative young minds from member states
d) To provide air connectivity to remote places
Answer: a) To provide advice on economic issues to the Prime Minister
Who has been appointed as the Managing Director (MD) in Bharat Petro Resources Limited (BPRL)?
a) Shamika Ravi
b) Barnali Barua Tokhi
c) LC Victoria Gowri
d) Bibek Debroy
Answer: b) Barnali Barua Tokhi
What is E20 fuel?
A. A fuel made from 20% ethanol and 80% petrol
B. A fuel made from 20% ethanol and 100% petrol
C. A fuel made from 10% ethanol and 90% petrol
D. A fuel made from 5% ethanol and 95% petrol
Answer: A. A fuel made from 20% ethanol and 80% petrol
What is the aim of the government for ethanol blending in petrol by 2025?
A. 10% blending
B. 15% blending
C. 18% blending
D. 20% blending
Answer: D. 20% blending
What is the benefit of increased ethanol blending in petrol?
A. Reduction of CO2 emissions and saving in foreign exchange
B. Increase in CO2 emissions and increase in foreign exchange
C. No change in CO2 emissions and no change in foreign exchange
D. Increase in CO2 emissions and decrease in foreign exchange
Answer: A. Reduction of CO2 emissions and saving in foreign exchange
Who started the Safer Internet Day initiative?
A. European Commission
B. Tim Berners-Lee
C. Insafe/INHOPE network
D. EU SafeBorders project
Answer: D. EU SafeBorders project
What is the position of Jupiter in terms of the number of moons it has?
A. First
B. Second
C. Third
D. Fourth
Answer: A. First
What is the size range of the newly discovered moons of Jupiter?
A. 0.6 miles to 4 miles
B. 1 kilometer to 4 kilometers
C. 0.6 miles to 2 miles
D. 1 kilometer to 5 kilometers
Answer: C. 0.6 miles to 2 miles
What is the main composition of Jupiter?
A. Hydrogen and helium
B. Water and methane
C. Carbon dioxide and nitrogen
D. Oxygen and carbon
Answer: A. Hydrogen and helium
Who recently announced his retirement from international T20Is?
A. Joginder Sharma
B. Aaron Finch
C. Tim Berners-Lee
D. European Commission
Answer: B. Aaron Finch
How many T20 matches has Aaron Finch played for Australia?
A. 50
B. 76
C. 103
D. 120
Answer: C. 103
What is the highest score of Aaron Finch in T20 cricket?
A. 100
B. 150
C. 172
D. 200
Answer: C. 172