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QUESTION 1,861The KCC Space Technology & Research Program is named after which legendary Indian-born astronaut?
KCC स्पेस टेक्नोलॉजी एंड रिसर्च प्रोग्राम का नाम किस प्रसिद्ध भारतीय मूल की महिला अंतरिक्ष यात्री के नाम पर रखा गया है?A. Sunita WilliamsB. Kalpana ChawlaC. Sirisha BandlaD. Shawna Pandya
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Answer: B
The KCC Space Technology & Research Program is named after legendary Indian-born astronaut Kalpana Chawla.
Which university has launched the KCC Space Technology & Research Program 2026 along with a Summer Internship Programme?
किस विश्वविद्यालय ने समर इंटर्नशिप प्रोग्राम के साथ 'KCC स्पेस टेक्नोलॉजी एंड रिसर्च प्रोग्राम 2026' लॉन्च किया है?A. Amity UniversityB. Lovely Professional UniversityC. Chandigarh UniversityD. Delhi University
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Answer: C
Chandigarh University launched the KCC Space Technology & Research Program 2026 along with a Summer Internship Programme.
The traditional stringed musical instrument 'Sarinda', which recently received a GI Tag, belongs to which state?
पारंपरिक तार वाद्य यंत्र 'सारिंदा' को हाल ही में जीआई टैग मिला है। यह किस राज्य से संबंधित है?A. AssamB. TripuraC. MizoramD. Manipur
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Answer: B
Sarinda is a traditional stringed musical instrument associated with Tripura and has received a GI Tag.
What is the theme for Autistic Pride Day 2026?
ऑटिस्टिक प्राइड डे 2026 का विषय क्या है?A. Inclusion in the WorkplaceB. Recognition, Representation, and ReformC. Empowering Neurodiverse VoicesD. Accept, Respect, Include
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Answer: B
The theme for Autistic Pride Day 2026 is 'Recognition, Representation, and Reform.'
Autistic Pride Day is observed every year on which date to celebrate neurodiversity?
न्यूरोडाइवर्सिटी का जश्न मनाने के लिए हर साल किस तारीख को ऑटिस्टिक प्राइड डे मनाया जाता है?A. 15 JuneB. 17 JuneC. 18 JuneD. 20 June
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Answer: C
Autistic Pride Day is observed annually on 18 June to celebrate neurodiversity and autistic identity.
What was the total value of India's cumulative exports registered during April-May 2026-27?
अप्रैल-मई 2026-27 के दौरान दर्ज किए गए भारत के कुल निर्यात का कुल मूल्य कितना था?A. US$ 145.50 billionB. US$ 152.30 billionC. US$ 162.69 billionD. US$ 175.80 billion
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Answer: C
India's cumulative exports during April-May 2026-27 were valued at US$ 162.69 billion.
By what percentage did India's cumulative exports increase during April-May 2026-27 compared to the previous financial year?
पिछले वित्तीय वर्ष की तुलना में अप्रैल-मई 2026-27 के दौरान भारत के कुल निर्यात में कितने प्रतिशत की वृद्धि दर्ज की गई?A. 12.35%B. 14.66%C. 16.09%D. 18.50%
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Answer: B
India's cumulative exports increased by 14.66% during April-May 2026-27 compared to the previous financial year.
Besides WELL Core Platinum, Intellion Park in Chennai is also India's first commercial development to receive which environmental certification?
WELL कोर प्लैटिनम के अलावा, चेन्नई का इंटेलियन पार्क कौन सा पर्यावरण प्रमाणन प्राप्त करने वाला भारत का पहला कमर्शियल डेवलपमेंट भी है?A. GRIHA 5-StarB. LEED Zero WaterC. IFC EDGE Zero CarbonD. BEE 5-Star Rating
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Answer: C
Intellion Park is also India's first commercial development to receive the IFC EDGE Zero Carbon certification.
Which commercial campus became India's largest to receive the WELL Core Platinum Certification from the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI)?
इंटरनेशनल वेल बिल्डिंग इंस्टीट्यूट (IWBI) से प्रतिष्ठित 'WELL कोर प्लैटिनम सर्टिफिकेशन' प्राप्त करने वाला भारत का सबसे बड़ा कमर्शियल कैंपस कौन सा बन गया है?A. Cyber City, GurugramB. Intellion Park, ChennaiC. Manyata Tech Park, BengaluruD. Nesco IT Park, Mumbai
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Answer: B
Intellion Park in Chennai became India's largest commercial campus to receive the WELL Core Platinum Certification from IWBI.
The new spider species 'Hamataliwa mawlyngot' discovered in Meghalaya was named after a village. Which institutions were involved in its discovery?
मेघालय में खोजी गई मकड़ी की नई प्रजाति 'हैमटालिवा मावलिंगोट' का नाम एक गांव के नाम पर रखा गया है। इसकी खोज में कौन से संस्थान शामिल थे?A. IIT Guwahati and Gauhati UniversityB. ZSI and University of CalcuttaC. IISc Bengaluru and NEHUD. JNU and Delhi University
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Answer: B
The species was discovered through the involvement of the Zoological Survey of India and the University of Calcutta.
What is the name of the new species of lynx spider discovered by scientists in Meghalaya's East Khasi Hills?
मेघालय के ईस्ट खासी हिल्स में वैज्ञानिकों द्वारा खोजी गई लिंक्स स्पाइडर की नई प्रजाति का नाम क्या है?A. Hamataliwa assamensisB. Hamataliwa mawlyngotC. Hamataliwa khasiD. Hamataliwa shillong
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Answer: B
The newly discovered lynx spider species was named Hamataliwa mawlyngot.
'Operation DRISHTI', a large-scale humanitarian eye care camp, was jointly organized by the Indian Army and Indian Air Force at which location?
भारतीय सेना और भारतीय वायु सेना द्वारा संयुक्त रूप से एक बड़े पैमाने पर मानवीय नेत्र देखभाल शिविर 'ऑपरेशन दृष्टि' का आयोजन किस स्थान पर किया गया?A. Military Hospital Namkum, RanchiB. Command Hospital, KolkataC. Base Hospital, Delhi CanttD. Military Hospital, Secunderabad
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Answer: A
Operation DRISHTI was jointly organized by the Indian Army and Indian Air Force at Military Hospital Namkum in Ranchi.
The Government of Assam inaugurated new Piped Natural Gas (PNG) and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) infrastructure projects in Tezpur and which other city?
असम सरकार ने तेजपुर और किस अन्य शहर में नई पाइप्ड नेचुरल गैस (PNG) और कंप्रेस्ड नेचुरल गैस (CNG) बुनियादी ढांचा परियोजनाओं का उद्घाटन किया?A. DibrugarhB. MangaldaiC. SilcharD. Jorhat
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Answer: B
The Assam government inaugurated the PNG and CNG infrastructure projects in Tezpur and Mangaldai.
Which space company recently surpassed Amazon to become the world's fifth most valuable listed company with a valuation of $2.655 trillion?
कौन सी अंतरिक्ष कंपनी हाल ही में अमेज़न को पछाड़कर 2.655 ट्रिलियन डॉलर के मूल्यांकन के साथ दुनिया की पांचवीं सबसे मूल्यवान सूचीबद्ध कंपनी बन गई है?A. Blue OriginB. Virgin GalacticC. SpaceXD. Rocket Lab
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Answer: C
SpaceX surpassed Amazon to become the world's fifth most valuable listed company, according to the given information.
Sundarraj Pattilingam, the newly appointed IG of NIA, is an IPS officer of which batch?
NIA के नए नियुक्त आईजी सुंदरराज पट्टीलिंगम किस बैच के आईपीएस अधिकारी हैं?A. 2000-batchB. 2003-batchC. 2005-batchD. 2008-batch
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Answer: B
Sundarraj Pattilingam is a 2003-batch Indian Police Service officer.
Who has been appointed as the new Inspector General (IG) of the National Investigation Agency (NIA)?
राष्ट्रीय जांच एजेंसी (NIA) के नए महानिरीक्षक के रूप में किसे नियुक्त किया गया है?A. Dinkar GuptaB. Sundarraj PattilingamC. Sadanand DateD. Bastar Srinivasan
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Answer: B
Sundarraj Pattilingam has been appointed as the new Inspector General of the National Investigation Agency.
Which insurance company launched India's first life insurance sector 'Multifactor Index Fund' using the Smart Beta strategy?
किस बीमा कंपनी ने स्मार्ट बीटा रणनीति का उपयोग करते हुए जीवन बीमा क्षेत्र का भारत का पहला 'मल्टीफैक्टर इंडेक्स फंड' लॉन्च किया है?A. HDFC LifeB. PNB MetLifeC. SBI LifeD. ICICI Prudential
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Answer: B
PNB MetLife launched India's first Multifactor Index Fund in the life insurance sector using the Smart Beta strategy.
Which state government signed an MoU with the Footwear Design and Development Institute (FDDI) to boost the footwear and leather sectors?
किस राज्य सरकार ने फुटवियर और चमड़ा क्षेत्रों को बढ़ावा देने के लिए फुटवियर डिजाइन और विकास संस्थान (FDDI) के साथ एक समझौता ज्ञापन पर हस्ताक्षर किए हैं?A. HaryanaB. PunjabC. Uttar PradeshD. Rajasthan
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Answer: B
The Punjab government signed an MoU with FDDI to promote the state's footwear and leather sectors.
For which period does India hold the chairship of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA)?
भारत किस अवधि के लिए हिंद महासागर रिम एसोसिएशन (IORA) की अध्यक्षता संभाल रहा है?A. 2024-26B. 2025-27C. 2026-28D. 2026-30
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Answer: B
India holds the chairship of the Indian Ocean Rim Association for the 2025-27 period.
India hosted the 28th Meeting of the Committee of Senior Officials (CSO) of IORA. What does 'R' stand for in IORA?
भारत ने IORA के वरिष्ठ अधिकारियों की समिति की 28वीं बैठक की मेजबानी की। IORA में 'R' का क्या अर्थ है?A. RegionalB. RimC. ResourceD. Renewable
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Answer: B
In IORA, the letter 'R' stands for 'Rim'. IORA stands for Indian Ocean Rim Association.
