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1. The Fagli festival is celebrated to mark the end of winter in:
The correct answer is C.
Source: The Hindu
Source: The Hindu
2. Which of the following statements is/are correct about the Deoch-Pachami coal block recently seen in the news?
Statement 1: It is the largest coal block in India and the second-largest coal block in the world.
Statement 2: It is situated in Chhattisgarh.
The correct answer is A. It is situated in West Bengal.
Source: The Hindu
Source: The Hindu
3. Which of the following statements is/are correct about the latest Devolution Index ranking of the Panchayat Raj System?
Statement 1: Gujarat has secured the first position in the overall ranking, followed by Uttar Pradesh.
Statement 2: Uttar Pradesh has topped in the ‘Accountability’ dimension.
The correct answer is D. Karnataka ranks first in the overall ranking, followed by Kerala. Uttar Pradesh ranked fifth. Karnataka has also topped in the ‘Accountability’ dimension, followed by Kerala.
Source: The Hindu
Source: The Hindu
4. Which of the following statements is/are correct about the third edition of Kashi-Tamil Sangamam?
Statement 1: It was recently inaugurated by PM Modi in Kanchipuram.
Statement 2: It highlights the contributions of Sage Tirukkural.
5. The Gulf of Eilat was recently seen in the news due to the recovery of coral reefs. It is an extension of:
The correct answer is D. The Gulf of Eilat (Gulf of Aqaba) is one of the two northern extensions of the Red Sea, the other being the Gulf of Suez.
Source: The Hindu
Source: The Hindu
6. Which of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched?
The correct answer is C. The Cherry Blossom Festival is mainly celebrated in Shillong, Meghalaya.
Source: The Hindu
Source: The Hindu
7. Article 311 of the Indian Constitution is related to:
The correct answer is A.
Source: The Hindu
Source: The Hindu
8. The Autonomous Systems Industry Alliance (ASIA) was announced recently jointly by:
The correct answer is A.
Source: The Hindu
Source: The Hindu
9. Which of the following statements is/are correct about Typhoid?
Statement 1: It is a bacterial infection that mainly affects the small intestine.
Statement 2: It can be spread through sexual contact.
The correct answer is C.
Source: The Hindu
Source: The Hindu
10. Which of the following is/are the form(s) of immunotherapy?
1. mRNA vaccines
2. CAR T cell therapy
3. Immune checkpoint inhibitors
The correct answer is D.
Source: The Hindu
Source: The Hindu
11. The Cubic Kilometre Neutrino Telescope (KM3NeT) is located in:
The correct answer is A.
Source: The Hindu
Source: The Hindu