The question asks to identify the decommissioned Indian Navy ship that is planned to be converted into an underwater submerged museum by 2025. This requires knowledge of recent developments and announcements related to the Indian Navy's heritage projects.
Correct Option: D) INS Guldar
The question asks to identify a tribal dance among the given options. This requires knowledge of various Indian folk and classical dance forms and their origins/communities.
Correct Option: A) Ghusadi is a tribal dance performed by the Gond tribe, particularly in Telangana and Maharashtra.
The question asks to identify the specific term for female devotees who perform the Lai Haraoba dance in Manipur. This requires knowledge of the cultural and religious terminology associated with Manipuri traditions.
Correct Option: C) Maibi — Maibis are the traditional priestesses in Manipuri culture who play a central role in the Lai Haraoba festival, performing ritualistic dances and acting as spiritual guides.
During the summer months, which natural formation in north-western India initiates the low pressure belt?
Thar Desert
Ganga Basin
Aravalli Hills
Satpura Range
The question asks to identify the natural formation in north-western India responsible for initiating the low-pressure belt during summer months. This low-pressure belt is crucial for the onset of the Indian monsoon. We need to consider the geographical features and their thermal properties.
Correct Option: A) Thar Desert — The Thar Desert, due to its sandy composition and intense solar radiation during summer, heats up significantly, creating a strong thermal low-pressure area. This low-pressure system is a key factor in attracting the monsoon winds to the Indian subcontinent.
The question asks to identify the three international organizations that jointly organized a tripartite cooperation briefing for Geneva-based health, trade, and intellectual property (IP) diplomats. This requires knowledge of the specific organizations involved in such a tripartite agreement, especially concerning the intersection of health, trade, and intellectual property.
Based on these points, the combination of WHO, WIPO, and WTO aligns perfectly with the described event and its thematic focus.
Correct Option: C) WHO, WIPO and WTO
The question asks to identify the specific air quality improvement program launched by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) in 2019, targeting 131 cities across 24 states/UTs. We need to recall the major initiatives by MoEF&CC related to air pollution control.
D) National Clean Air Programme — This program was launched by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) in January 2019 with the objective of improving air quality in 131 non-attainment and million-plus cities across 24 states/UTs. It aims for a 20-30% reduction in particulate matter concentrations by 2024, with 2017 as the base year.
The question asks to identify a system configuration tool among the given MS Windows desktop interface options. We need to evaluate each option based on its primary function.
Correct Option: C) Control Panel
The question asks about the appropriate international body for settling border disputes between countries. We need to identify the organization specifically designed for resolving legal disputes between states.
C) International Court of Justice is the correct answer. The ICJ is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations and is specifically mandated to settle legal disputes between states, including those concerning territorial boundaries. Cambodia and Thailand have a historical precedent of referring their border disputes to the ICJ, most notably regarding the Preah Vihear temple.
The question asks to identify the country of origin for Ikea, a company that received approval for a significant Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in India in 2013. This tests general knowledge about major multinational corporations.
C) Swedish company. Ikea was founded in Sweden and is widely recognized as a Swedish brand, despite its complex international corporate structure today.
The question asks to identify the Indian organization that hosted the 19th India Digital Summit in January 2025, focusing on the digital ecosystem. This requires knowledge of major industry associations and their flagship events.
Correct Option: D) Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) is the organization that hosts the annual India Digital Summit. The 19th edition of this summit is scheduled for January 2025, focusing on various aspects of the digital ecosystem in India.