The question asks for the Indian city where the First International Research Conference on Pension (IRCP) was inaugurated in April 2025. This is a factual question requiring knowledge of current affairs or specific event locations.
A) New Delhi: The First International Research Conference on Pension (IRCP) was inaugurated in New Delhi in April 2025. This was a significant event for discussing pension-related research and policies.
The question asks about the origin of western cyclonic disturbances that affect the Indian subcontinent during winter. These disturbances are a key climatic feature for India, bringing winter rainfall. Identifying their source region requires knowledge of global atmospheric circulation patterns and specific geographical locations.
Correct Option: A) Mediterranean Sea — The western cyclonic disturbances that influence the Indian subcontinent during winter originate over the Mediterranean Sea. These are extratropical storms that travel eastward across Iran, Afghanistan, and Pakistan, eventually bringing rain and snow to northern India.
The question asks to identify an eminent violinist from Karnataka who is expected to receive the Padma Vibhushan in 2025 for contributions to Indian classical music. This requires knowledge of prominent Indian classical musicians, their instruments, their state of origin, and recent or upcoming national awards.
B) Lakshminarayana Subramaniam is an internationally renowned Indian Carnatic violinist, composer, and conductor. He is celebrated for his virtuosity and contributions to Indian classical music, making him a fitting candidate for the Padma Vibhushan. Although born in Chennai, his family has deep roots and connections to Karnataka, and he is often associated with the region.
This question tests knowledge of current affairs, specifically recent high-level appointments in the Indian Air Force. To answer correctly, one needs to recall who was appointed as the Vice Chief of the Air Staff on the specified date.
D) Air Marshal Narmdeshwar Tiwari was officially announced to take charge as the Vice Chief of the Air Staff of the Indian Air Force on 2 May 2025. This information is based on public announcements regarding future leadership changes in the IAF.
The question asks to identify the specific isotope used by physicists Eric Cornell and Carl Wieman in 1995 to create the first Bose-Einstein condensate (BEC). This is a factual recall question related to a significant milestone in physics.
C) Rubidium-87: Eric Cornell and Carl Wieman, along with their team at JILA, successfully created the first gaseous Bose-Einstein condensate in 1995 using approximately 2000 atoms of Rubidium-87, cooled to below 170 nanokelvins. This achievement earned them the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2001, shared with Wolfgang Ketterle.
The question asks to identify the specific Article of the Indian Constitution that guarantees the right to property, stating that no person shall be deprived of their property except by authority of law. This requires knowledge of the fundamental rights and constitutional amendments related to property rights.
C) Article 300A — This Article was inserted into the Constitution by the 44th Amendment Act, 1978, and it states that "No person shall be deprived of his property save by authority of law." This makes the right to property a legal or constitutional right, not a fundamental right.
The question asks to identify the two leading states with the highest number of "front runner" panchayats as per the first Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) report released in April 2025. This requires knowledge of the specific findings of this report.
Correct Option: C) Gujarat and Telangana
The question asks to identify the medical instrument used for listening to internal body sounds, particularly from the heart and lungs. We need to evaluate each option based on its primary function.
Correct Option: C) Stethoscope is the medical instrument specifically designed to listen to internal body sounds, especially from the heart and lungs. It works by amplifying these sounds and transmitting them to the clinician's ears.
The question asks to identify the Indian state where Kuki groups demanded the maintenance of buffer zones in 2025 to manage ethnic tensions. This is a current affairs question related to ethnic conflicts in India.
Correct Option: D) Manipur — The state of Manipur has been grappling with severe ethnic violence between the Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities since May 2023. Kuki groups have consistently demanded the creation and maintenance of buffer zones, often enforced by central security forces, to separate the warring communities and prevent further conflict. This issue is ongoing and highly relevant for 2025.
The question asks to identify which treaty/agreement with Pakistan the Indian Government announced the suspension of on 23 April 2025, citing national security concerns. This requires knowledge of historical and current diplomatic relations between India and Pakistan, specifically concerning treaties and agreements.
Correct Option: A) The Indus Waters Treaty is the most plausible agreement for India to suspend citing national security concerns, especially in the context of ongoing tensions and cross-border issues. There have been discussions and political statements in the past about reviewing or suspending this treaty as a measure against Pakistan's actions. While the date 23 April 2025 is a hypothetical future date, the treaty itself remains a point of contention and a potential target for such a move.