The question asks to identify the translator of the book 'Heart Lamp' from Kannada to English, for which the author won the International Booker Prize in May 2025. This is a factual question related to literary awards and translations, requiring knowledge of recent literary news.
Correct Option: B) Deepa Bhasthi is the translator who translated the book 'Heart Lamp' from Kannada to English. The author, S. Diwakar, won the International Booker Prize for this work in May 2025 (as per the question's premise).
The question asks to identify the most frequently applied law for calculating the electric field, especially when high symmetry is present. We need to evaluate each option based on its applicability and efficiency in such scenarios.
C) Gauss's Law — Gauss's Law is specifically designed to simplify electric field calculations in situations with high symmetry. By judiciously choosing a Gaussian surface that matches the symmetry of the charge distribution, the surface integral of the electric field can be easily evaluated, allowing for a straightforward determination of the electric field.
The question asks about the specific Article of the Indian Constitution that grants the Parliament and State Legislatures the power to make laws for the entire territory of India or any part thereof. We need to identify the correct Article from the given options.
B) Article 245
Article 245(1) of the Indian Constitution states: "Subject to the provisions of this Constitution, Parliament may make laws for the whole or any part of the territory of India, and the Legislature of a State may make laws for the whole or any part of the State." This directly answers the question.
The question asks to identify the term for the newer, younger, and highly fertile floodplain deposits in the Northern Plains of India that are renewed annually. This requires knowledge of the different types of alluvial soils and landforms found in the Gangetic plains.
D) Khadar are the newer and younger deposits of the floodplains in the Northern Plains of India. They are renewed almost every year by floodwaters, which deposit fresh silt, making them highly fertile and ideal for agriculture.
The question asks to identify the athlete who set a new record in triple jump at the 2025 Khelo India Youth Games. This is a factual recall question related to sports achievements.
Based on reports from the 2025 Khelo India Youth Games, Sheikh Zeeshan set a new record in the triple jump with a leap of 15.66 meters.
D) Sheikh Zeeshan is the correct answer. He set a new record in the triple jump with a 15.66 m leap at the 2025 Khelo India Youth Games.
The question asks about the impact of the 1991 economic reforms on employment opportunities in India. To answer this, we need to recall the key features and consequences of these reforms, particularly their effect on different sectors of the economy.
B) Increased, especially in private and service sectors. The 1991 reforms led to significant growth in the private sector and the burgeoning service sector (e.g., IT, finance), which created numerous new employment opportunities. While some public sector jobs might have diminished, the overall trend was an expansion of job creation in these new areas.
The question asks to identify the Indian state that contains the largest area of the Great Indian Desert, also known as the Thar Desert. This requires knowledge of the geographical distribution of the Thar Desert within India.
Correct Option: B) Rajasthan
The question asks about the beneficiaries of the One-Stop Centre (OSC) scheme. To answer this, one needs to recall the primary objective and target group of the OSCs as established by the Indian government.
Correct Option: D) All women and girls below 18 years of age affected by violence. This option correctly identifies the broad and inclusive target group of the One-Stop Centre scheme, which aims to support all women and girls who have experienced violence, without discrimination based on age (including minors), caste, religion, or other factors.
The question asks to identify the agency authorized in 2025 to share information with the Enforcement Directorate (ED) under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) to combat cyber fraud. This requires knowledge of recent government initiatives and inter-agency collaborations in the fight against financial cybercrime.
A) Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) — The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), under the Ministry of Home Affairs, was authorized in early 2024 to share information with the Enforcement Directorate (ED) under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) to effectively combat financial cyber fraud. This move was aimed at strengthening the investigation and prosecution of cybercrimes involving money laundering, making it the correct answer. The year 2025 in the question likely refers to the continued relevance and operational impact of this authorization.
The question asks for the location where the 'Exercise Desert Hunt 2025' was conducted by the Indian Air Force. This requires knowledge of recent military exercises and their venues.
A) Air Force Station at Jodhpur — 'Exercise Desert Hunt 2025', an integrated tri-service special forces exercise, was conducted by the Indian Air Force at Air Force Station Jodhpur. This exercise aimed to enhance interoperability and joint special operations capabilities among the three services (Army, Navy, and Air Force).