The question asks for the main objective of the Pitt's India Act of 1784. To answer this, we need to recall the key provisions and intentions behind this significant British parliamentary act concerning the East India Company's administration in India.
D) Establish dual government. The Pitt's India Act of 1784 introduced a system of dual government, where the Board of Control managed political affairs and the Court of Directors handled commercial affairs, thereby increasing the British government's control over the East India Company's administration in India.
The question asks for the date on which the International Day for Biological Diversity is observed globally. This is a factual question related to important international days and environmental awareness, which is a common topic in competitive exams.
Therefore, the correct date is May 22.
C) 22 May — The International Day for Biological Diversity is indeed observed annually on May 22.
The question asks to identify the government scheme specifically aimed at achieving 100% household electrification in rural India. We need to recall the objectives of the given schemes.
Correct Option: C) Saubhagya Yojana
The Saubhagya Yojana (Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana) was launched in September 2017 with the primary objective of achieving universal household electrification in India, specifically targeting the electrification of all remaining un-electrified households in rural (and urban) areas.
The question asks to identify the company that launched a commercial space surveillance satellite named SCOT in January 2025. This requires knowledge of recent developments in India's private space sector.
Correct Option: B) Digantara is an Indian space technology startup that launched its commercial space surveillance satellite, SCOT (Space-based Commercial Off-the-shelf Tracker), in January 2025. SCOT is designed to monitor objects in space, contributing to space situational awareness.
This question tests knowledge of political appointments and cabinet portfolios, specifically in the context of the Delhi government. Such questions often appear in competitive exams to assess awareness of current affairs and governance structures. The key is to recall or identify the specific individual assigned these portfolios in the mentioned timeframe.
Correct Option: A) Pankaj Kumar Singh was assigned the portfolios of Health & Family Welfare, Transport, and Information Technology in the Delhi cabinet formed in February 2025. This is a factual recall question based on specific political appointments.
How did Public Interest Litigation (PIL) emerge in India as a tool of judicial activism?
It originated under the 42nd Constitutional Amendment (1976).
It was introduced by the Lok Adalat system in 2005.
It began in 1979 when the Supreme Court allowed individuals to file cases for public interest.
It was first used during the Emergency (1975-77).
The question asks about the emergence of Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in India as a tool of judicial activism. We need to identify the correct historical context and timing of its introduction.
Correct Option: C) It began in 1979 when the Supreme Court allowed individuals to file cases for public interest. This option accurately identifies the year and the nature of the Supreme Court's action that initiated PIL in India.
The question asks to identify the government-owned organization primarily responsible for electricity transmission in India. We need to evaluate each option based on its core function within the Indian power sector.
D) Power Grid Corporation of India Limited is the central transmission utility (CTU) of India and is responsible for the planning, implementation, operation, and maintenance of the inter-state transmission system (ISTS).
This question tests knowledge of basic file management operations in a computer operating system, specifically how to recover a deleted file. When a file is deleted, it is typically moved to a temporary storage area from which it can be restored.
Correct Option: C) Open Recycle Bin → Right-click the file → Click Restore
This sequence of steps correctly describes how to recover a deleted file from the Recycle Bin. Opening the Recycle Bin allows you to see all recently deleted items. Right-clicking the specific file brings up a context menu, and selecting "Restore" moves the file back to its original location.
The question asks to identify the organization responsible for conducting the first flight trial of a stratospheric airship platform for military surveillance in Sheopur, Madhya Pradesh. This requires knowledge of recent developments in India's defence technology sector and the roles of various defence and space organizations.
Correct Option: C) Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted the first flight trial of a stratospheric airship platform at Sheopur, Madhya Pradesh. This initiative is aimed at enhancing military surveillance capabilities by providing a persistent, high-altitude platform for intelligence gathering and reconnaissance. DRDO is the premier agency responsible for military research and development in India, making this project well within its purview.
The question asks about the primary rivers responsible for the formation of the Northern Plains of India. This requires knowledge of Indian geography, specifically the major river systems and their associated plains.
Correct Option: B) Ganga, Indus and Brahmaputra