Section - General Awareness
Which country hosted the 6th BIMSTEC Summit in April 2025?
The question asks about the host country for a future BIMSTEC Summit. To answer this, one needs to be aware of the scheduled host for upcoming international conferences and summits, specifically for the BIMSTEC organization.
Correct Option: C) Thailand
The question asks to identify a water pollutant from the given options. We need to understand the definition of a water pollutant and evaluate each option based on whether it harms water quality or aquatic life.
Correct Option: B) Lead is a heavy metal and a highly toxic substance that contaminates water, posing severe health risks to living organisms and degrading water quality.
The question asks to identify the historical figure known as the 'Grand Old Man of India' and the first to demand Swaraj. This requires knowledge of prominent leaders of the Indian independence movement and their key contributions.
Correct Option: D) Dadabhai Naoroji was indeed known as the 'Grand Old Man of India' and was the first Indian to publicly demand 'Swaraj' (self-rule) for India in his presidential address at the 1906 Calcutta Session of the Indian National Congress.
The question asks to identify the river along which the Rani-ki-Vav (Queen's Stepwell) in Gujarat is located. This requires knowledge of the geographical location of this UNESCO World Heritage site.
Correct Option: C) Saraswati — Rani-ki-Vav is located in Patan, which is historically associated with the Saraswati River. The stepwell was built on its banks.
The question asks about a specific constitutional amendment made by Indira Gandhi's government after its 1971 electoral victory to remove legal obstacles to abolishing certain privileges. We need to identify which of the given options was the target of such an amendment.
Correct Option: C) Privy purses of former princely rulers
The question asks to identify the two countries that announced an agreement on a historic peace treaty on March 13, 2025, to end a nearly four-decade conflict over the Nagorno-Karabakh region. This requires knowledge of recent geopolitical developments and ongoing conflicts.
D) Armenia and Azerbaijan are the two countries that have been in conflict over the Nagorno-Karabakh region for decades. Any historic peace treaty regarding this region would involve these two nations.
The question asks to identify the correct statement about the Gram Sabha. We need to evaluate each option based on the constitutional provisions and general understanding of the Gram Sabha's structure and functions in India.
Correct Option: D) It comprises all adult voters in the Panchayat area; its role is defined by state law.
The question asks to identify the region that benefited the most from the Green Revolution in India during the period 1947-91. This requires knowledge of the geographical spread and impact of the Green Revolution.
C) Northern India. Specifically, states like Punjab, Haryana, and Western Uttar Pradesh, which fall under the Northern Indian region, were the primary beneficiaries of the Green Revolution. They had the necessary infrastructure (irrigation) and government support to adopt the new agricultural practices, leading to a significant boost in their agricultural output and prosperity.
The question asks to identify the type of memory that is volatile, meaning its contents are lost when the computer is turned off. We need to distinguish between volatile and non-volatile memory types.
Correct Option: D) RAM is volatile memory, and its contents are lost when the computer is turned off.
The question asks for the mascot name of the Khelo India Youth Games 2025, which were scheduled to be held in Bihar. This requires specific knowledge about the event's details.
Correct Option: D) Gajsimha was announced as the mascot for the Khelo India Youth Games 2025, scheduled to be held in Bihar. This mascot is based on a mythical creature often depicted in ancient Indian art, particularly in the region of Bihar, representing strength and valor.