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2881. The motto inscribed below the national emblem, 'Satyameva Jayate', is taken from which ancient text?
- A. Rigveda
- B. Mundaka Upanishad
- C. Manusmriti
- D. Bhagavad Gita
Answer: Mundaka Upanishad
Explanation: 'Satyameva Jayate' (Truth alone triumphs) is a mantra from the Mundaka Upanishad, inscribed in Devanagari script below the national emblem of India.
2882. The national emblem of India, adopted on 26 January 1950, was adapted from which historical monument?
- A. The Great Stupa at Sanchi
- B. The Red Fort in Delhi
- C. The Sun Temple at Konark
- D. The Lion Capital of Ashoka at Sarnath
Answer: The Lion Capital of Ashoka at Sarnath
Explanation: India's national emblem is adapted from the Lion Capital of Ashoka at Sarnath, originally erected by Emperor Ashoka around 250 BCE, and was adopted on 26 January 1950.
2883. The national calendar of India, the Saka calendar, was adopted alongside the Gregorian calendar for official purposes with effect from which year?
- A. 1947
- B. 1935
- C. 1957
- D. 1950
Answer: 1957
Explanation: The Saka calendar was adopted as India's National Calendar in 1957, to be used alongside the Gregorian calendar for official government purposes.
2884. The national song 'Vande Mataram' was given its first public musical rendition at the Indian National Congress session by:
- A. Sarojini Naidu
- B. Subhas Chandra Bose
- C. Rabindranath Tagore
- D. Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay
Answer: Rabindranath Tagore
Explanation: Rabindranath Tagore sang 'Vande Mataram' for the first time at the 1896 session of the Indian National Congress, giving it a public musical rendition.
2885. The full version of 'Jana Gana Mana' takes approximately how many seconds to play in its standard form?
- A. 30 seconds
- B. 52 seconds
- C. 20 seconds
- D. 90 seconds
Answer: 52 seconds
Explanation: The full version of the National Anthem takes approximately 52 seconds to play, while a shorter version consisting of the first and last lines takes about 20 seconds.
2886. The national anthem of India, 'Jana Gana Mana', was officially adopted by the Constituent Assembly in which year?
- A. 1930
- B. 1950
- C. 1911
- D. 1947
Answer: 1950
Explanation: 'Jana Gana Mana' was adopted as India's National Anthem by the Constituent Assembly on 24 January 1950, the day before the Constitution came into effect.
2887. Rabindranath Tagore composed the national anthems of both India and which other country?
- A. Bangladesh
- B. Nepal
- C. Bhutan
- D. Sri Lanka (he also inspired Sri Lanka's anthem)
Answer: Bangladesh
Explanation: Rabindranath Tagore composed 'Jana Gana Mana' as India's national anthem and 'Amar Shonar Bangla' as Bangladesh's national anthem, a rare distinction for a single composer.
2888. Rabindranath Tagore became the first non-European to win the Nobel Prize in Literature in which year?
- A. 1913
- B. 1905
- C. 1920
- D. 1930
Answer: 1913
Explanation: Rabindranath Tagore won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913 for his collection of poems 'Gitanjali', becoming the first non-European to receive the honour.
2889. Who wrote 'Anandamath', the novel in which 'Vande Mataram' first appeared?
- A. Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay
- B. Michael Madhusudan Dutt
- C. Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay
- D. Rabindranath Tagore
Answer: Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay
Explanation: 'Anandamath' (1882), a Bengali novel by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, is where the song 'Vande Mataram' first appeared, later adopted as India's National Song.
2890. The book 'The Story of My Experiments with Truth' was originally written by Mahatma Gandhi in which language?
- A. Sanskrit
- B. English
- C. Hindi
- D. Gujarati
Answer: Gujarati
Explanation: Mahatma Gandhi's autobiography was originally written in Gujarati and later translated into English by Mahadev Desai, his close associate and secretary.
2891. Who authored the influential book 'Freedom at Midnight' about India's independence and partition?
- A. Dominique Lapierre and Larry Collins
- B. Khushwant Singh
- C. Nirad C. Chaudhuri
- D. Stanley Wolpert
Answer: Dominique Lapierre and Larry Collins
Explanation: 'Freedom at Midnight' (1975), chronicling the events surrounding India's independence in 1947, was co-authored by French writer Dominique Lapierre and American author Larry Collins.
2892. The Physical Research Laboratory (PRL), involved in space and allied sciences research, is located in:
- A. Bengaluru
- B. Ahmedabad
- C. Thiruvananthapuram
- D. Hyderabad
Answer: Ahmedabad
Explanation: The Physical Research Laboratory, founded by Vikram Sarabhai in 1947, is located in Ahmedabad and conducts research in space and allied sciences under the Department of Space.
2893. The Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), one of ISRO's major research centres, is located at:
- A. Bengaluru
- B. Ahmedabad
- C. Thiruvananthapuram
- D. Hyderabad
Answer: Thiruvananthapuram
Explanation: The Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, responsible for launch vehicle development, is located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, and is ISRO's lead centre for launch vehicle technology.
2894. India's first rocket launch, a Nike-Apache sounding rocket, took place in 1963 from which location?
- A. Thumba Equatorial Rocket Launching Station, Kerala
- B. Bangalore, Karnataka
- C. Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota
- D. Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh
Answer: Thumba Equatorial Rocket Launching Station, Kerala
Explanation: India's first sounding rocket launch took place on 21 November 1963 from the Thumba Equatorial Rocket Launching Station (TERLS) near Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
2895. Vikram Sarabhai, regarded as the father of India's space programme, also played a key role in establishing which premier management institute?
- A. Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
- B. All India Institute of Medical Sciences
- C. Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay
- D. Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad
Answer: Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad
Explanation: Vikram Sarabhai was instrumental in establishing the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIM-A), besides founding India's space research programme.
2896. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) was established in which year?
- A. 1975
- B. 1969
- C. 1972
- D. 1962
Answer: 1969
Explanation: ISRO was established on 15 August 1969, succeeding the Indian National Committee for Space Research (INCOSPAR) which was formed in 1962.
2897. The headquarters of the World Athletics (formerly IAAF) is located in:
- A. Geneva
- B. Zurich
- C. Lausanne, Switzerland
- D. Monaco
Answer: Monaco
Explanation: World Athletics, the international governing body for the sport of athletics, is headquartered in Monaco, having relocated from London in 2020.
2898. The term 'Chinaman' in cricket refers to a delivery bowled by:
- A. A fast bowler bowling a bouncer
- B. A bowler delivering an underarm ball
- C. A left-arm wrist spinner bowling a delivery that turns into a right-handed batsman
- D. A right-arm off-spinner
Answer: A left-arm wrist spinner bowling a delivery that turns into a right-handed batsman
Explanation: A 'Chinaman' is a delivery bowled by a left-arm wrist spinner that turns into a right-handed batsman, the opposite of a conventional left-arm orthodox spinner's delivery.
2899. The term 'love' used in tennis scoring (to denote zero points) is believed to derive from the French word for:
- A. L'amour (love)
- B. L'oeuf (the egg)
- C. Le vent (the wind)
- D. La vie (life)
Answer: L'oeuf (the egg)
Explanation: The tennis term 'love' meaning zero is widely believed to derive from the French word 'l'oeuf' (the egg), as an egg's oval shape resembles a zero.
2900. The Subroto Cup, a prestigious school-level football tournament in India, is organized in which city?
- A. Kolkata
- B. Goa
- C. New Delhi
- D. Kochi
Answer: New Delhi
Explanation: The Subroto Cup, named after Air Marshal Subroto Mukerjee, is an international school-level football tournament held annually in New Delhi since 1960.
2901. The National Games of India, a multi-discipline sporting event, are held every how many years?
- A. Every year
- B. Every 4 years strictly
- C. Every 10 years
- D. They are not strictly periodic but intended roughly every 2 years
Answer: They are not strictly periodic but intended roughly every 2 years
Explanation: The National Games of India are intended to be held roughly every two years, though the schedule has often been irregular due to logistical and political factors.
2902. The term 'Duck' in cricket refers to:
- A. A bowler taking a wicket on the first ball
- B. A batsman dismissed without scoring any run
- C. A boundary hit for six runs
- D. A fielder catching the ball one-handed
Answer: A batsman dismissed without scoring any run
Explanation: A 'duck' in cricket refers to a batsman's dismissal without scoring any runs, the term originating from the shape of the zero resembling a duck's egg.
2903. The Indian Premier League (IPL) was founded in which year under the BCCI?
- A. 2005
- B. 2008
- C. 2003
- D. 2010
Answer: 2008
Explanation: The IPL was founded in 2008 by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) as a Twenty20 cricket league, with the Rajasthan Royals winning the inaugural season.
2904. The 'Pro Kabaddi League', a professional kabaddi competition, was launched in which year?
- A. 2014
- B. 2008
- C. 2010
- D. 2017
Answer: 2014
Explanation: The Pro Kabaddi League was launched in 2014, modelled on the success of the Indian Premier League, significantly boosting the popularity of kabaddi in India.
2905. Avani Lekhara, a two-time Paralympic gold medallist, competes in which sport?
- A. Archery
- B. Shooting (rifle)
- C. Badminton
- D. Javelin throw
Answer: Shooting (rifle)
Explanation: Avani Lekhara won gold in the 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 event at both the Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 Paralympics, becoming the first Indian woman to win a Paralympic gold.
2906. Which Indian para-athlete won gold in javelin throw (F64 category) at both the 2020 Tokyo and 2024 Paris Paralympics?
- A. Devendra Jhajharia
- B. Sumit Antil
- C. Avani Lekhara
- D. Mariyappan Thangavelu
Answer: Sumit Antil
Explanation: Sumit Antil won gold medals in the javelin throw F64 category at both the Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, setting world records in the process.
2907. The Khel Ratna award trophy is in the shape of which object?
- A. A running track
- B. A cricket bat
- C. An Olympic torch
- D. A hockey stick and ball (reflecting Major Dhyan Chand's sport)
Answer: A hockey stick and ball (reflecting Major Dhyan Chand's sport)
Explanation: Since the award was renamed Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna in 2021, the trophy design reflects elements honouring hockey, the sport in which Dhyan Chand excelled.
2908. Which was the first Indian language novel to win the Jnanpith Award written by G. Sankara Kurup in 1965?
- A. Telugu
- B. Kannada
- C. Tamil
- D. Malayalam
Answer: Malayalam
Explanation: G. Sankara Kurup, a Malayalam poet, became the first recipient of the Jnanpith Award in 1965 for his poetry collection 'Odakkuzhal' (The Bamboo Flute).
2909. Which Hindi writer became the first recipient of the Jnanpith Award for Hindi literature?
- A. Ramdhari Singh Dinkar
- B. Mahadevi Varma
- C. Harivansh Rai Bachchan
- D. Sumitranandan Pant
Answer: Sumitranandan Pant
Explanation: Sumitranandan Pant became the first Hindi writer to receive the Jnanpith Award in 1968 for his poetry collection 'Chidambara'.
2910. The Jnanpith Award trophy depicts which deity?
- A. Goddess Saraswati (Vagdevi)
- B. Lord Shiva
- C. Lord Vishnu
- D. Goddess Lakshmi
Answer: Goddess Saraswati (Vagdevi)
Explanation: The Jnanpith Award trophy features a bronze statue of Goddess Saraswati (Vagdevi), the goddess of knowledge and learning, symbolizing the award's literary significance.
2911. Captain Vikram Batra, a Param Vir Chakra recipient, displayed gallantry during which conflict?
- A. 1999 Kargil War
- B. 1962 Indo-China War
- C. 1965 Indo-Pakistani War
- D. 1971 Indo-Pakistani War
Answer: 1999 Kargil War
Explanation: Captain Vikram Batra was posthumously awarded the Param Vir Chakra for his exceptional bravery in capturing Point 4875 during the 1999 Kargil War, famous for his motto 'Yeh Dil Maange More'.
2912. Which was the only Param Vir Chakra recipient to receive the award for actions during peacetime/internal operations (1987-88 era)?
- A. Major Somnath Sharma
- B. Lance Naik Albert Ekka
- C. Captain Vikram Batra
- D. Naib Subedar Bana Singh (Siachen, Operation Rajiv)
Answer: Naib Subedar Bana Singh (Siachen, Operation Rajiv)
Explanation: Naib Subedar Bana Singh was awarded the Param Vir Chakra for his heroic capture of a strategic post on the Siachen Glacier during Operation Rajiv in 1987.
2913. The Param Vir Chakra was first awarded in 1950 but the first actual act of gallantry it recognized took place during which conflict?
- A. 1947-48 Indo-Pakistani War (Jammu and Kashmir)
- B. 1965 Indo-Pakistani War
- C. 1971 Indo-Pakistani War
- D. 1962 Indo-China War
Answer: 1947-48 Indo-Pakistani War (Jammu and Kashmir)
Explanation: Major Somnath Sharma became the first recipient of the Param Vir Chakra for gallantry displayed during the 1947-48 Indo-Pakistani War over Jammu and Kashmir, at the Battle of Badgam.
2914. Karpoori Thakur, awarded the Bharat Ratna posthumously in 2024, served as Chief Minister of which state?
- A. Uttar Pradesh
- B. Jharkhand
- C. Madhya Pradesh
- D. Bihar
Answer: Bihar
Explanation: Karpoori Thakur, known as 'Jan Nayak', served twice as Chief Minister of Bihar and was known for implementing reservation policies for backward classes; he was awarded the Bharat Ratna posthumously in 2024.
2915. Former Prime Minister P.V. Narasimha Rao, awarded the Bharat Ratna in 2024, is widely credited for initiating which major policy shift in India?
- A. Operation Blue Star
- B. Green Revolution
- C. Non-Aligned Movement founding
- D. Economic liberalization of 1991
Answer: Economic liberalization of 1991
Explanation: P.V. Narasimha Rao, as Prime Minister from 1991 to 1996, is credited with initiating India's landmark economic liberalization reforms of 1991, along with Finance Minister Manmohan Singh.
2916. In 2024, the Bharat Ratna was conferred on former Prime Minister Chaudhary Charan Singh and which other notable farmer-scientist leader?
- A. Norman Borlaug
- B. Verghese Kurien
- C. M.S. Swaminathan
- D. Chaudhary Devi Lal
Answer: M.S. Swaminathan
Explanation: In 2024, the Bharat Ratna was conferred posthumously on agricultural scientist M.S. Swaminathan, known as the father of India's Green Revolution, along with Chaudhary Charan Singh, P.V. Narasimha Rao, and others.
2917. Pranab Mukherjee, awarded the Bharat Ratna in 2019, had earlier served India in which highest constitutional post?
- A. Speaker of Lok Sabha
- B. President of India
- C. Chief Justice of India
- D. Vice President of India
Answer: President of India
Explanation: Pranab Mukherjee served as the 13th President of India from 2012 to 2017 and was conferred the Bharat Ratna in 2019 for his decades of public service.
2918. Nanaji Deshmukh, awarded the Bharat Ratna posthumously in 2019, was primarily known for his work in:
- A. Classical music
- B. Nuclear physics
- C. Rural development and social reform
- D. Film direction
Answer: Rural development and social reform
Explanation: Nanaji Deshmukh was a social activist known for his pioneering work in rural development, education, and health in villages, especially through the Deendayal Research Institute.
2919. Bharat Ratna awardee Bhupen Hazarika was renowned for his contribution to which field?
- A. Cricket
- B. Space research
- C. Music and playback singing (Assamese culture)
- D. Classical dance
Answer: Music and playback singing (Assamese culture)
Explanation: Bhupen Hazarika, a legendary singer, lyricist, and filmmaker from Assam, was posthumously awarded the Bharat Ratna in 2019 for his vast contribution to Indian music and culture.
2920. The Bharat Ratna is restricted by convention to a maximum of how many awardees per calendar year?
- A. Ten
- B. Five
- C. Three
- D. One
Answer: Three
Explanation: By convention, not more than three persons are awarded the Bharat Ratna in a calendar year, as per government guidelines, though this is not a strict legal limit.
2921. The National Pension System (NPS) regulator, PFRDA, stands for:
- A. Pension Fund Reform and Deployment Authority
- B. Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority
- C. Provident Fund Reserve and Deposit Authority
- D. Public Finance Regulatory and Disbursement Agency
Answer: Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority
Explanation: PFRDA stands for the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority, the statutory body that regulates and develops the pension sector in India, including the NPS.
2922. The Jallianwala Bagh massacre of 1919, a pivotal event in India's freedom struggle, took place in which city?
- A. Chandigarh
- B. Lahore
- C. Amritsar
- D. Jalandhar
Answer: Amritsar
Explanation: The Jallianwala Bagh massacre occurred on 13 April 1919 in Amritsar, Punjab, when British troops under General Dyer fired on a crowd of unarmed civilians.
2923. Kiran Desai won the Booker Prize in 2006 for which novel?
- A. Hullabaloo in the Guava Orchard
- B. The Inheritance of Loss
- C. A Fine Balance
- D. The God of Small Things
Answer: The Inheritance of Loss
Explanation: Kiran Desai won the Man Booker Prize in 2006 for 'The Inheritance of Loss', becoming the youngest woman to win the award at that time.
2924. The book 'The White Tiger', which won the Booker Prize in 2008, was written by:
- A. Arundhati Roy
- B. Amitav Ghosh
- C. Aravind Adiga
- D. Kiran Desai
Answer: Aravind Adiga
Explanation: 'The White Tiger' by Aravind Adiga won the Man Booker Prize in 2008, depicting the life of a village boy who rises through India's class struggles.
2925. The book 'Ignited Minds' on unleashing the power within India was authored by:
- A. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
- B. Nandan Nilekani
- C. Amartya Sen
- D. Shashi Tharoor
Answer: A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
Explanation: 'Ignited Minds: Unleashing the Power Within India' (2002) was authored by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, who envisioned a developed India through the potential of its youth.
2926. Which Indian-origin astronaut travelled to the International Space Station in 2024 aboard a private mission coordinated with ISRO and Axiom Space (Axiom Mission 4)?
- A. Rakesh Sharma
- B. Sunita Williams
- C. Shubhanshu Shukla
- D. Kalpana Chawla
Answer: Shubhanshu Shukla
Explanation: Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla flew to the International Space Station as part of Axiom Mission 4 in 2025, becoming the second Indian in space after Rakesh Sharma and part of ISRO's Gaganyaan preparatory effort.
2927. ISRO's PSLV rocket successfully launched its 100th mission (PSLV-C53 being an early milestone counted series) carrying satellites for which purpose in a widely noted 2022/2023 launch series?
- A. Nuclear weapons testing
- B. Interstellar probe launch
- C. Earth observation and commercial small satellites
- D. Crewed lunar landing
Answer: Earth observation and commercial small satellites
Explanation: ISRO's PSLV has launched numerous earth observation satellites and commercial small satellites for domestic and international customers, cementing its reputation as a reliable workhorse launch vehicle.
2928. The scientist who served as ISRO Chairman during the successful Mangalyaan (Mars Orbiter Mission) launch in 2013 was:
- A. K. Sivan
- B. G. Madhavan Nair
- C. K. Radhakrishnan
- D. S. Somanath
Answer: K. Radhakrishnan
Explanation: K. Radhakrishnan served as ISRO Chairman from 2009 to 2014, overseeing the successful launch of the Mars Orbiter Mission (Mangalyaan) in November 2013.
2929. ISRO's Aditya-L1 mission, India's first dedicated solar mission, was launched in which year?
- A. 2023
- B. 2022
- C. 2021
- D. 2024
Answer: 2023
Explanation: Aditya-L1 was launched by ISRO on 2 September 2023 to study the Sun from a halo orbit around the Lagrange point L1, about 1.5 million km from Earth.
2930. ISRO's upcoming space station project, planned for completion by 2035, is named:
- A. Chandra Station
- B. Aditya Station
- C. Bharatiya Antariksh Station
- D. Gaganyaan Station
Answer: Bharatiya Antariksh Station
Explanation: The Bharatiya Antariksh Station (Indian Space Station) is ISRO's planned space station, with its first module targeted for launch and the full station expected to be completed by 2035.
2931. The Northern Command of the Indian Army, overseeing Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, is headquartered at:
- A. Srinagar
- B. Leh
- C. Chandimandir
- D. Udhampur
Answer: Udhampur
Explanation: The Northern Command of the Indian Army, responsible for Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, has its headquarters at Udhampur.
2932. The headquarters of the Indian Army's Western Command, responsible for the Punjab and Jammu sectors, is located at:
- A. Chandimandir
- B. Udhampur
- C. Lucknow
- D. Jaipur
Answer: Chandimandir
Explanation: The Western Command of the Indian Army, responsible for the Punjab and parts of the Jammu region, is headquartered at Chandimandir, Haryana.
2933. Kargil Vijay Diwas, commemorating India's victory in the Kargil War, is observed on:
- A. 16 December
- B. 13 June
- C. 26 July
- D. 3 May
Answer: 26 July
Explanation: Kargil Vijay Diwas is observed on 26 July every year to commemorate India's victory over Pakistan in the 1999 Kargil War.
2934. Vijay Diwas, commemorating India's victory in the 1971 war, is observed on which date?
- A. 14 September
- B. 3 December
- C. 26 July
- D. 16 December
Answer: 16 December
Explanation: Vijay Diwas is observed on 16 December every year, marking Pakistan's surrender to the Indian Armed Forces in 1971 and the creation of Bangladesh.
2935. Armed Forces Flag Day in India is observed on which date to honour soldiers?
- A. 3 December
- B. 26 January
- C. 15 August
- D. 7 December
Answer: 7 December
Explanation: Armed Forces Flag Day is observed on 7 December every year to honour and raise funds for the welfare of soldiers, war widows, and their dependents.
2936. National Girl Child Day in India is observed on which date?
- A. 14 January
- B. 8 March
- C. 24 January
- D. 11 October
Answer: 24 January
Explanation: National Girl Child Day is observed in India on 24 January every year since 2008, to promote awareness about the rights and welfare of girl children.
2937. World Tourism Day is observed every year on which date?
- A. 27 September
- B. 10 December
- C. 21 March
- D. 5 June
Answer: 27 September
Explanation: World Tourism Day is observed on 27 September every year, marking the anniversary of the adoption of the UNWTO Statutes in 1970.
2938. International Day of Yoga, 21 June, was first proposed by India at which international forum?
- A. BRICS Summit
- B. SAARC Summit
- C. G20 Summit
- D. United Nations General Assembly
Answer: United Nations General Assembly
Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi proposed the idea of International Yoga Day at the United Nations General Assembly in September 2014, and the UN adopted 21 June as the date in December 2014.
2939. The World Day Against Child Labour is observed every year on which date?
- A. 14 November
- B. 20 November
- C. 1 June
- D. 12 June
Answer: 12 June
Explanation: The World Day Against Child Labour is observed on 12 June every year, launched by the ILO in 2002 to raise awareness about the plight of child labourers worldwide.
2940. The Konkan Railway, connecting Maharashtra, Goa, and Karnataka, was completed under the leadership of which engineer?
- A. E. Sreedharan
- B. G.D. Naidu
- C. M. Visvesvaraya
- D. Satish Dhawan
Answer: E. Sreedharan
Explanation: E. Sreedharan, known as the 'Metro Man' of India, led the construction of the Konkan Railway as its chairman and managing director, completing it in record time.
2941. The Integral Coach Factory (ICF), which manufactures railway coaches, is located in which city?
- A. Raebareli
- B. Chennai (Perambur)
- C. Kolkata
- D. Kapurthala
Answer: Chennai (Perambur)
Explanation: The Integral Coach Factory, established in 1955, is located at Perambur in Chennai and is one of the principal rolling stock production units of Indian Railways.
2942. Indian Railways' production unit that manufactures electric locomotives, Chittaranjan Locomotive Works, is located in which state?
- A. Punjab
- B. Uttar Pradesh
- C. West Bengal
- D. Bihar
Answer: West Bengal
Explanation: Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW), one of the largest electric locomotive manufacturers in the world, is located in Chittaranjan, West Bengal.
2943. The Vande Bharat Express, India's semi-high-speed train, was first flagged off on which route?
- A. Mumbai–Pune
- B. Chennai–Bengaluru
- C. New Delhi–Katra
- D. New Delhi–Varanasi
Answer: New Delhi–Varanasi
Explanation: The first Vande Bharat Express (originally Train 18) was flagged off on the New Delhi–Varanasi route in February 2019.
2944. The Jal Jeevan Mission aims to provide which facility to every rural household by its target year?
- A. Free cooking gas connection
- B. Functional household tap water connection
- C. Internet broadband connection
- D. Household solar panel
Answer: Functional household tap water connection
Explanation: The Jal Jeevan Mission, launched in 2019, aims to provide safe and adequate drinking water through functional household tap connections (FHTC) to every rural household in India.
2945. The Atal Bhujal Yojana focuses on sustainable management of which resource?
- A. Coastal fisheries
- B. Groundwater
- C. Solar energy
- D. Forest cover
Answer: Groundwater
Explanation: The Atal Bhujal Yojana (Atal Jal) is a central scheme for sustainable groundwater management with community participation in water-stressed areas of India.
2946. The Namami Gange Programme is a flagship mission for:
- A. Afforestation along the Western Ghats
- B. Groundwater recharge in Rajasthan
- C. Conservation and rejuvenation of the river Ganga
- D. Coastal zone protection in Odisha
Answer: Conservation and rejuvenation of the river Ganga
Explanation: Namami Gange, launched in 2014, is an integrated conservation mission to accomplish effective abatement of pollution and the rejuvenation of the river Ganga.
2947. The Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana primarily focuses on:
- A. Rural sanitation
- B. Rural road construction
- C. Rural electrification
- D. Rural housing
Answer: Rural electrification
Explanation: The Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana, launched in 2015, focuses on strengthening rural electrification infrastructure and feeder separation for continuous power supply to rural households.
2948. The One Nation One Ration Card scheme is aimed at enabling beneficiaries to:
- A. Open a bank account without documents
- B. Vote from any constituency
- C. Receive free LPG cylinders anywhere
- D. Access subsidized food grains from any Fair Price Shop across India
Answer: Access subsidized food grains from any Fair Price Shop across India
Explanation: One Nation One Ration Card allows migrant beneficiaries under the National Food Security Act to access their entitled subsidized food grains from any Fair Price Shop across India using portability of ration cards.
2949. The Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana provides collateral-free loans up to what maximum amount under the 'Tarun' category?
- A. Rs 10 lakh
- B. Rs 1 crore
- C. Rs 50,000
- D. Rs 5 lakh
Answer: Rs 10 lakh
Explanation: Under PM Mudra Yojana, the 'Tarun' category offers collateral-free loans up to Rs 10 lakh to established small businesses, above the 'Shishu' (up to Rs 50,000) and 'Kishore' (up to Rs 5 lakh) categories.
2950. The Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana, launched under Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, is a savings scheme meant for:
- A. Farmers' families
- B. The girl child
- C. Senior citizens
- D. Small-scale entrepreneurs
Answer: The girl child
Explanation: The Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana is a government savings scheme for the girl child, allowing parents to open an account for a girl under 10 years to build a fund for her education or marriage.
2951. The PM-Kisan Maandhan Yojana is a pension scheme targeted at which group?
- A. Urban factory workers
- B. Government school teachers
- C. Small and marginal farmers
- D. Retired armed forces personnel
Answer: Small and marginal farmers
Explanation: The PM-Kisan Maandhan Yojana provides a monthly pension of Rs 3,000 after the age of 60 to small and marginal farmers who contribute to the scheme during their working years.
2952. The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, launched in 2016, primarily provides:
- A. Loan waivers for farmers
- B. Direct cash transfer for seeds purchase
- C. Crop insurance to farmers against crop failure
- D. Free farm equipment
Answer: Crop insurance to farmers against crop failure
Explanation: The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana provides comprehensive crop insurance coverage against yield losses due to natural calamities, pests, and diseases, with low premium rates for farmers.
2953. Exercise 'Yudh Abhyas' is a joint military exercise conducted between India and which country?
- A. Japan
- B. Russia
- C. United States
- D. France
Answer: United States
Explanation: Yudh Abhyas is an annual joint military (army) exercise between India and the United States, focused on counter-terrorism and tactical cooperation.
2954. Which Indian Navy exercise is a bilateral maritime exercise conducted annually with the United States?
- A. Malabar (now multilateral with Japan, Australia)
- B. Varuna
- C. Konkan
- D. Indra
Answer: Malabar (now multilateral with Japan, Australia)
Explanation: Exercise Malabar began as a bilateral India-US naval exercise in 1992 and has since expanded into a multilateral exercise involving Japan and Australia as part of the Quad grouping.
2955. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), India's primary aerospace manufacturer, has its headquarters in:
- A. Bengaluru
- B. Nashik
- C. Kanpur
- D. Hyderabad
Answer: Bengaluru
Explanation: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, established in 1940, is headquartered in Bengaluru and manufactures aircraft, helicopters, and aerospace equipment for the Indian defence forces.
2956. The Pinaka Multi Barrel Rocket Launcher System was developed by which Indian organization?
- A. BEL
- B. HAL
- C. ISRO
- D. DRDO
Answer: DRDO
Explanation: The Pinaka Multi Barrel Rocket Launcher System was developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and is used extensively by the Indian Army.
2957. India's first indigenous aircraft carrier, INS Vikrant, was built at which shipyard?
- A. Mazagon Dock Limited, Mumbai
- B. Garden Reach Shipbuilders, Kolkata
- C. Cochin Shipyard Limited
- D. Goa Shipyard Limited
Answer: Cochin Shipyard Limited
Explanation: INS Vikrant, India's first indigenously designed and built aircraft carrier, was constructed at Cochin Shipyard Limited and commissioned into the Navy in September 2022.
2958. The Assam Rifles, India's oldest paramilitary force, functions under the administrative control of which ministry?
- A. Ministry of Defence only
- B. Ministry of External Affairs
- C. Ministry of North Eastern Region Development
- D. Ministry of Home Affairs (operational control with Ministry of Defence)
Answer: Ministry of Home Affairs (operational control with Ministry of Defence)
Explanation: The Assam Rifles, raised in 1835, has administrative control under the Ministry of Home Affairs while its operational control for border guarding rests with the Ministry of Defence.
2959. The headquarters of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) is located at:
- A. Hyderabad
- B. Lucknow
- C. New Delhi
- D. Pune
Answer: New Delhi
Explanation: The CISF, established in 1969, has its headquarters in New Delhi and is responsible for security at airports, PSUs, and other critical infrastructure.
2960. The headquarters of the Red Cross Society of India (Indian Red Cross Society) is located in:
- A. New Delhi
- B. Chennai
- C. Kolkata
- D. Mumbai
Answer: New Delhi
Explanation: The Indian Red Cross Society, established in 1920, has its national headquarters in New Delhi and operates through branches across states and union territories.
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