The question asks for the total number of individuals conferred with Padma Awards in 2025. This is a factual question requiring knowledge of the specific announcement made for that year's awards.
Correct Option: D) 139
A total of 139 individuals were conferred the Padma Awards in 2025. This includes 6 Padma Vibhushan, 17 Padma Bhushan, and 116 Padma Shri awards.
The question asks to identify the region that experienced the most intense violence and martial law enforcement during the Rowlatt Satyagraha. To answer this, we need to recall the historical events associated with the Rowlatt Satyagraha and the subsequent British response in different parts of India.
C) Punjab — Punjab, especially Amritsar, was the epicentre of the most intense violence and the harshest enforcement of martial law during the Rowlatt Satyagraha, culminating in the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre.
The question asks to identify which indicator is NOT included in the Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI). The MPI measures acute multidimensional poverty, reflecting deprivations in health, education, and living standards. It uses specific indicators within these dimensions.
Correct Option: D) Monthly Per Capita Expenditure
Monthly Per Capita Expenditure (MPCE) is a measure often used in traditional income or consumption-based poverty assessments. However, the Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) specifically aims to capture non-monetary deprivations and does not include income or expenditure as an indicator. Its focus is on direct deprivations in health, education, and living standards.
The question asks about the type of engine ISRO is designing for its Next Generation Launch Vehicle (NGLV), as announced in 2025. This requires knowledge of ISRO's future propulsion plans for its next-generation rockets.
Correct Option: D) LOX-Methane engine
The question asks to identify the government body responsible for disaster response and management at the national level in India. We need to evaluate each option based on its primary function.
Correct Option: C) NDMA (National Disaster Management Authority) is the apex body for disaster management in India, responsible for laying down policies, plans, and guidelines for disaster management at the national level. It was established under the Disaster Management Act, 2005, with the Prime Minister as its Chairperson.
The question asks to identify the geographic feature that forms the primary eastern boundary of the Indian Desert (Thar Desert). This requires knowledge of the major mountain ranges and hills in Western India and their geographical relationship to the Thar Desert.
C) Aravalli Hills. The Aravalli Range is an ancient mountain range that runs through Rajasthan. It effectively forms the eastern boundary of the Thar Desert, preventing its further eastward expansion and acting as a watershed between the desert and the more fertile plains to the east.
The question asks to identify the INCORRECT operating system used in computers and laptops from the given options. We need to evaluate each option to determine if it is primarily designed for and used in traditional computers and laptops.
Correct Option: B) Android is primarily a mobile operating system, designed for smartphones and tablets. While some specialized devices or emulators might run Android on laptop-like hardware, it is not its main purpose or common usage for general-purpose computers and laptops.
The question asks about the number of members in India's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC). This is a factual question related to the structure and functioning of India's monetary policy framework, which is a key topic for competitive exams.
Correct Option: A) 6
The question asks to identify a specific harmful social practice banned by Lord Bentinck in 1829 during British rule in India. This requires knowledge of key social reforms enacted during the British colonial period.
Correct Option: D) Sati was the harmful social practice banned by Lord Bentinck in 1829. This was a landmark reform aimed at eradicating a cruel and inhumane tradition.
The question asks to identify the specific railway safety system that India began implementing nationwide, covering 3,500 km in 2025 with a cost of ₹1,700 crore. This requires knowledge of recent developments in Indian Railways' safety initiatives.
Correct Option: B) Kavach Automatic Train Protection is the indigenous Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system developed by Indian Railways. It is designed to prevent collisions and enhance safety. The details provided in the question, including nationwide implementation, the target of 3,500 km by 2025, and the cost of ₹1,700 crore, accurately describe the planned rollout of the Kavach system.