The question asks to identify who is referred to as the 'permanent executive' in the context of a democratic government. This term distinguishes between the political leadership and the administrative machinery.
Correct Option: B) The permanent civil servants who manage daily administration are described as the 'permanent executive'. They are recruited through competitive examinations and remain in service irrespective of the political party in power, ensuring continuity and stability in administration.
The question asks about the primary objective of the Inter-Services Organisations (Command, Control & Discipline) Rules, effective from May 2025. This requires knowledge of recent defence reforms in India.
Correct Option: B) To establish a unified military command structure. These rules are a crucial step towards greater integration and synergy among the Indian armed forces, empowering heads of inter-service organizations with command, control, and disciplinary authority over personnel from all three services. This directly contributes to a more unified command structure, especially in joint operations.
The question asks about the specific Article of the Indian Constitution under which the Supreme Court exercises its original jurisdiction to protect Fundamental Rights. This requires knowledge of the constitutional provisions related to the Supreme Court's powers, particularly its writ jurisdiction.
A) Article 32 — This Article explicitly guarantees the right to move the Supreme Court for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights and grants the Supreme Court original jurisdiction to issue writs for this purpose. It is considered a fundamental right itself, making the Supreme Court the 'guarantor and defender' of Fundamental Rights.
Which Chilean filmmaker won the top award in the Un Certain Regard section at the 77th Cannes Film Festival for the debut feature 'The Mysterious Gaze of the Flamingo'?
Andrés Wood
Diego Céspedes
Sebastián Lelio
Pablo Larraín
The question asks to identify the Chilean filmmaker who won the top award in the Un Certain Regard section at the 77th Cannes Film Festival for their debut feature 'The Mysterious Gaze of the Flamingo'. This requires knowledge of recent film festival awards and specific director achievements.
B) Diego Céspedes — Diego Céspedes, a Chilean filmmaker, won the Un Certain Regard Award for Best Director at the 77th Cannes Film Festival for his debut feature film, 'The Mysterious Gaze of the Flamingo' (El Hilo Invisible). This film explores themes of memory, desire, and the LGBTQ+ community in Chile.
The question asks for the name of India's indigenous long-range surface-to-air missile (LRSAM) system currently under development and expected to be operational by 2028–29. We need to identify the correct project name from the given options.
C) Project Kusha is the codename for India's indigenous long-range surface-to-air missile system under development, aimed at providing a multi-layered air defence capability similar to Russia's S-400 system. It is indeed expected to be operational by 2028–29.
The question asks for the theme of a specific event, the 'World Sustainable Development Summit' organized by TERI in March 2025. This requires factual knowledge about the event's theme.
C) Partnerships for Accelerating Sustainable Development and Climate Solutions is the officially announced theme for the World Sustainable Development Summit 2025, organized by TERI.
The question asks to identify the four major metro cities connected by the Golden Quadrilateral highway network in India. This requires knowledge of Indian geography and major infrastructure projects.
C) Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai — This option correctly lists the four major metropolitan cities that form the vertices of the Golden Quadrilateral highway network.
The question asks to identify the largest source of electricity generation in India as of 2025. This requires knowledge of the current and projected energy mix in India, particularly focusing on the dominant source for electricity generation.
Correct Option: D) Thermal power continues to be the largest source of electricity generation in India. While renewable energy sources are rapidly expanding, thermal power, predominantly coal-based, is projected to remain the primary contributor to India's electricity grid by 2025 due to its established infrastructure, reliability, and the country's vast coal reserves.
The question asks about the contribution of different sectors (private vs. Defence Public Sector Undertakings - DPSUs) to India's defence exports for the fiscal year 2023-24. To answer this, one needs to recall recent official statements or reports regarding defence export contributions.
Correct Option: A) The private sector contributed about 60% and DPSUs about 40%
The question asks for the state where North India's first nuclear power project will be established. This requires knowledge of recent developments in India's nuclear energy sector.
Correct Option: A) Haryana. The Gorakhpur Haryana Anu Vidyut Pariyojana (GHAVP) in Fatehabad district, Haryana, is North India's first nuclear power project. The Government of India has approved the construction of 10 indigenous Pressurised Heavy Water Reactors (PHWRs) including those at Gorakhpur.