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721. Before ISRO was formed on 15 August 1969, the Indian National Committee for Space Research (INCOSPAR) had been set up in:
- A. 1965
- B. 1962
- C. 1957
- D. 1972
Answer: 1962
Explanation: INCOSPAR was set up in 1962 under the Department of Atomic Energy with Vikram Sarabhai as its guiding figure; ISRO replaced it in 1969.
722. The first rocket launched from Thumba Equatorial Rocket Launching Station on 21 November 1963 was a:
- A. Centaure rocket
- B. SLV-3
- C. Rohini RH-75
- D. Nike-Apache sounding rocket
Answer: Nike-Apache sounding rocket
Explanation: A US-made Nike-Apache sounding rocket was the first launched from Thumba in 1963, beginning India's space programme.
723. With the SpaDeX docking of January 2025, India became which numbered country to demonstrate in-orbit space docking?
- A. Second, after the USA
- B. Fourth, after the USA, Russia and China
- C. Fifth, after the EU
- D. Third, after the USA and Russia
Answer: Fourth, after the USA, Russia and China
Explanation: ISRO's SpaDeX (launched on PSLV-C60, 30 Dec 2024) achieved docking on 16 January 2025, making India the fourth nation with the capability.
724. National Space Day in India is observed on 23 August to mark:
- A. The launch of Aryabhata in 1975
- B. The birth of Vikram Sarabhai
- C. The Chandrayaan-3 Moon landing of 2023
- D. The Mangalyaan orbit insertion
Answer: The Chandrayaan-3 Moon landing of 2023
Explanation: The government declared 23 August National Space Day after the Chandrayaan-3 lander touched down on 23 August 2023.
725. Which name was given to the Chandrayaan-3 Vikram lander's touchdown site near the lunar south pole?
- A. Vikram Sarabhai Point
- B. Shiv Shakti Point
- C. Jawahar Sthal
- D. Tiranga Point
Answer: Shiv Shakti Point
Explanation: PM Modi named the Chandrayaan-3 landing site 'Shiv Shakti' on 26 August 2023; 'Tiranga Point' marks Chandrayaan-2's impact site and 'Jawahar Sthal' the Chandrayaan-1 probe's.
726. Who became the first sportsperson to be awarded the Bharat Ratna, in 2014?
- A. Major Dhyan Chand
- B. Milkha Singh
- C. Viswanathan Anand
- D. Sachin Tendulkar
Answer: Sachin Tendulkar
Explanation: Sachin Tendulkar received the Bharat Ratna in 2014 and is the first sportsperson (and youngest recipient) so honoured.
727. Who was the first recipient of the Param Vir Chakra, awarded for the defence of Badgam in November 1947?
- A. Major Somnath Sharma
- B. Captain Gurbachan Singh Salaria
- C. Major Shaitan Singh
- D. Lance Naik Karam Singh
Answer: Major Somnath Sharma
Explanation: Major Somnath Sharma of 4 Kumaon was the first (posthumous) Param Vir Chakra recipient for holding Srinagar airfield approaches at Badgam.
728. The Statue of Unity, the world's tallest statue, stands at:
- A. Lucknow
- B. Mumbai
- C. Kevadia, Gujarat
- D. Hyderabad
Answer: Kevadia, Gujarat
Explanation: 182 m tall, inaugurated 31 Oct 2018; sculptor Ram V. Sutar.
729. The Kailasa temple at Ellora was carved under the:
- A. Satavahana
- B. Chalukya Pulakeshin II
- C. Rashtrakuta king Krishna I
- D. Pallava Mahendravarman
Answer: Rashtrakuta king Krishna I
Explanation: It is a monolithic rock-cut temple of the 8th century.
730. Khajuraho temples were built by the:
- A. Pratiharas
- B. Rashtrakutas
- C. Chandela rulers
- D. Paramaras
Answer: Chandela rulers
Explanation: Built between about 950 and 1050 CE.
731. Konark Sun Temple was built by Narasimhadeva I of which dynasty?
- A. Pala
- B. Eastern Ganga
- C. Chola
- D. Chalukya
Answer: Eastern Ganga
Explanation: It was built in the 13th century on the Odisha coast.
732. Thanjavur Brihadeeswara temple was built by:
- A. Rajendra I
- B. Rajaraja I
- C. Narasimhavarman
- D. Krishnadevaraya
Answer: Rajaraja I
Explanation: Completed around 1010 CE; a UNESCO Great Living Chola Temple.
733. The Kuchipudi dance originated in which state's village of the same name?
- A. Karnataka
- B. Kerala
- C. Tamil Nadu
- D. Andhra Pradesh
Answer: Andhra Pradesh
Explanation: Kuchipudi in Krishna district is associated with Siddhendra Yogi.
734. National Panchayati Raj Day is observed on:
- A. 24 April
- B. 2 October
- C. 26 January
- D. 15 August
Answer: 24 April
Explanation: The 73rd Amendment Act came into force on 24 April 1993.
735. The Balwant Rai Mehta Committee (1957) recommended:
- A. Two-tier system
- B. Direct elections to Zila Parishad only
- C. Abolishing panchayats
- D. Three-tier Panchayati Raj
Answer: Three-tier Panchayati Raj
Explanation: It recommended Gram Panchayat, Panchayat Samiti and Zila Parishad.
736. Which was the first state in India to implement the Panchayati Raj system (1959)?
- A. Andhra Pradesh
- B. Maharashtra
- C. Gujarat
- D. Rajasthan
Answer: Rajasthan
Explanation: It began at Nagaur on 2 Oct 1959; Andhra Pradesh followed.
737. India's first planned city after independence, Chandigarh, was designed by:
- A. Le Corbusier
- B. Charles Correa
- C. Laurie Baker
- D. Edwin Lutyens
Answer: Le Corbusier
Explanation: Albert Mayer's plan was modified by Le Corbusier; construction began in the 1950s.
738. New Delhi became the capital of British India from Calcutta in:
- A. 1905
- B. 1947
- C. 1911 announced, 1931 inaugurated
- D. 1920
Answer: 1911 announced, 1931 inaugurated
Explanation: The Delhi Durbar of 1911 announced the shift; New Delhi was inaugurated 13 Feb 1931.
739. Which was the last state to be created (as of 2024) in India?
- A. Telangana
- B. Uttarakhand
- C. Jharkhand
- D. Chhattisgarh
Answer: Telangana
Explanation: Telangana, 2014, is the 28th state if counted after J&K's UT conversion.
740. Puducherry (Pondicherry) was transferred de jure by France to India in:
- A. 1947
- B. 1962
- C. 1954
- D. 1956
Answer: 1962
Explanation: De facto transfer was 1954; de jure treaty ratified in 1962.
741. Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu were merged into a single UT in:
- A. 15 August 2019
- B. 26 January 2020
- C. 31 October 2019
- D. 1 April 2021
Answer: 26 January 2020
Explanation: The merger took effect on 26 Jan 2020, reducing UTs to 8.
742. Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 created Union Territories of J&K and Ladakh effective:
- A. 1 January 2020
- B. 5 August 2019
- C. 15 August 2019
- D. 31 October 2019
Answer: 31 October 2019
Explanation: Article 370 was abrogated on 5 Aug 2019; the UTs formed on 31 Oct 2019 (Patel's birth anniversary).
743. Sikkim merged with India as the 22nd state through the:
- A. 36th Amendment, 1975
- B. 35th Amendment
- C. 42nd Amendment
- D. 26th Amendment
Answer: 36th Amendment, 1975
Explanation: The 35th Amendment (1974) made it an associate state; the 36th (1975) a full state.
744. Goa attained statehood in:
- A. 1 January 1975
- B. 30 May 1987
- C. 26 January 1980
- D. 19 December 1961
Answer: 30 May 1987
Explanation: Goa was liberated by Operation Vijay on 19 Dec 1961 and became the 25th state in 1987.
745. The first state created on a linguistic basis (1953) was:
- A. Andhra
- B. Karnataka
- C. Gujarat
- D. Kerala
Answer: Andhra
Explanation: Andhra State was carved out of Madras after Potti Sriramulu's fast unto death (1952).
746. The States Reorganisation Act, 1956 followed the recommendations of the commission headed by:
- A. Mahajan Commission
- B. J. V. P. Committee
- C. Dhar Commission
- D. Fazl Ali
Answer: Fazl Ali
Explanation: The SRC had Fazl Ali, K. M. Panikkar and H. N. Kunzru as members.
747. Which state was formed on 1 November 2000 along with Chhattisgarh?
- A. Telangana
- B. Jharkhand on same day
- C. None - Uttarakhand was formed on 9 Nov and Jharkhand on 15 Nov 2000
- D. Uttarakhand same day
Answer: None - Uttarakhand was formed on 9 Nov and Jharkhand on 15 Nov 2000
Explanation: Chhattisgarh (1 Nov), Uttarakhand (9 Nov), Jharkhand (15 Nov) 2000.
748. Telangana became the 29th state of India on:
- A. 2 June 2014
- B. 15 August 2013
- C. 26 January 2014
- D. 1 November 2000
Answer: 2 June 2014
Explanation: Carved out of Andhra Pradesh; Hyderabad is the joint capital for up to 10 years.
749. The POSHAN Abhiyaan was launched in March 2018 at:
- A. Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan
- B. Varanasi
- C. Jaipur
- D. Bhopal
Answer: Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan
Explanation: It aims to reduce stunting, undernutrition, anaemia and low birth weight.
750. The Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) scheme was launched on:
- A. 2 October 1975
- B. 2 October 1985
- C. 1 April 1995
- D. 15 August 1990
Answer: 2 October 1975
Explanation: ICDS began in 33 blocks, with Anganwadi workers at its core.
751. Antyodaya Anna Yojana provides how much foodgrain per eligible family per month?
- A. 35 kg
- B. 25 kg
- C. 20 kg
- D. 50 kg
Answer: 35 kg
Explanation: AAY launched Dec 2000 for the poorest of the poor.
752. The National Food Security Act was enacted in:
- A. 2009
- B. 2013
- C. 2016
- D. 2005
Answer: 2013
Explanation: It entitles up to 75% rural and 50% urban population to subsidised grains, 5 kg per person per month.
753. The Right to Education Act came into force on:
- A. 1 April 2015
- B. 1 April 2010
- C. 4 August 2009
- D. 26 January 2002
Answer: 1 April 2010
Explanation: RTE gives free education to 6-14 year olds; 25% reservation in private schools for EWS.
754. The Mid-Day Meal Scheme was launched nationwide in:
- A. 1 April 2001
- B. 15 August 1995
- C. 26 January 2005
- D. 2 October 1990
Answer: 15 August 1995
Explanation: The National Programme of Nutritional Support to Primary Education began 15 Aug 1995.
755. PM POSHAN is the new name of which scheme?
- A. Poshan Abhiyaan
- B. Anganwadi
- C. ICDS
- D. Mid-Day Meal Scheme
Answer: Mid-Day Meal Scheme
Explanation: Renamed in Sept 2021; covers Balvatika students too.
756. The 'Samagra Shiksha' scheme integrates Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan, RMSA and:
- A. Mid-Day Meal
- B. IGNOU
- C. Teacher Education
- D. NCERT
Answer: Teacher Education
Explanation: Launched in 2018-19 covering pre-school to class 12.
757. Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana is run under the Ministry of:
- A. Labour
- B. Education
- C. Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
- D. MSME
Answer: Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
Explanation: PMKVY was launched on 15 July 2015 (World Youth Skills Day).
758. Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) was launched in:
- A. January 2017
- B. March 2016
- C. June 2015
- D. August 2014
Answer: June 2015
Explanation: The mission, 'Housing for All by 2022', launched on 25 June 2015.
759. The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act (RERA) was enacted in:
- A. 2016
- B. 2011
- C. 2018
- D. 2013
Answer: 2016
Explanation: RERA came into force on 1 May 2017.
760. Demonetisation of Rs 500 and Rs 1000 notes was announced on:
- A. 15 August 2016
- B. 8 November 2016
- C. 1 February 2016
- D. 1 July 2017
Answer: 8 November 2016
Explanation: Effective midnight of 8 Nov 2016; new Rs 2000 notes were introduced.
761. The GST Council is chaired by the:
- A. Union Finance Minister
- B. Finance Secretary
- C. RBI Governor
- D. Prime Minister
Answer: Union Finance Minister
Explanation: Article 279A provides for the GST Council.
762. BHIM app was launched on 30 December 2016 and named after:
- A. Bhimsen Joshi
- B. Bhim (Mahabharata)
- C. Bhimrao Shinde
- D. B. R. Ambedkar
Answer: B. R. Ambedkar
Explanation: BHIM stands for Bharat Interface for Money, named after Dr. B. R. Ambedkar.
763. The RuPay card is a product of:
- A. NPCI
- B. RBI
- C. IDBI
- D. SBI
Answer: NPCI
Explanation: RuPay was launched on 26 March 2012.
764. UPI (Unified Payments Interface) was developed by:
- A. NPCI
- B. NITI Aayog
- C. RBI
- D. SBI
Answer: NPCI
Explanation: NPCI launched UPI pilot in April 2016.
765. The Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies) Act was passed in:
- A. 2019
- B. 2016
- C. 2012
- D. 2009
Answer: 2016
Explanation: It was passed as a Money Bill in March 2016.
766. Aadhaar is a how many digit unique identity number issued by UIDAI?
- A. 14
- B. 12
- C. 16
- D. 10
Answer: 12
Explanation: UIDAI was created in 2009; the first Aadhaar was issued on 29 Sept 2010 in Tembhli, Maharashtra.
767. The Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) provides every citizen a unique health ID of how many digits (ABHA number)?
- A. 16
- B. 14
- C. 10
- D. 12
Answer: 14
Explanation: The ABHA number is a 14-digit ID.
768. Under the PM-JAY scheme, the agency responsible for implementation at the national level is:
- A. NITI Aayog
- B. National Health Authority
- C. ICMR
- D. NHM
Answer: National Health Authority
Explanation: NHA, an attached office of the Health Ministry, runs PM-JAY.
769. The National Film Awards' highest honour for Best Feature Film is the:
- A. Rajat Kamal
- B. Filmfare Black Lady
- C. Swarna Kamal
- D. Padma
Answer: Swarna Kamal
Explanation: Swarna Kamal (Golden Lotus) is given for Best Feature Film and Best Direction.
770. Which Indian film won the 2023 Oscar for Best Documentary Short Subject?
- A. The Elephant Whisperers
- B. Period. End of Sentence
- C. All That Breathes
- D. Writing With Fire
Answer: The Elephant Whisperers
Explanation: Directed by Kartiki Gonsalves, produced by Guneet Monga; set in Mudumalai, Tamil Nadu.
771. 'Slumdog Millionaire' brought Oscars to A. R. Rahman in:
- A. 2009
- B. 2010
- C. 2005
- D. 2008
Answer: 2009
Explanation: He won Best Original Score and Best Original Song ('Jai Ho', shared with Gulzar) at the 81st Academy Awards.
772. Who was the first Indian to win an Oscar (1983, Best Costume Design for 'Gandhi')?
- A. Satyajit Ray
- B. Resul Pookutty
- C. A. R. Rahman
- D. Bhanu Athaiya
Answer: Bhanu Athaiya
Explanation: Bhanu Athaiya shared the Oscar for costume design; Ray received an honorary Oscar in 1992.
773. The first Indian film to win an Academy Award (Oscar) in the Best Original Song category was 'Naatu Naatu' from:
- A. Pushpa
- B. Baahubali 2
- C. KGF 2
- D. RRR
Answer: RRR
Explanation: Composed by M. M. Keeravani, written by Chandrabose; Oscar in March 2023.
774. Jhumpa Lahiri won the Pulitzer Prize in 2000 for:
- A. The Namesake
- B. The Lowland
- C. Unaccustomed Earth
- D. Interpreter of Maladies
Answer: Interpreter of Maladies
Explanation: It was her debut short-story collection.
775. 'The Inheritance of Loss' (2006 Booker) was written by:
- A. Anita Desai
- B. Jhumpa Lahiri
- C. Arundhati Roy
- D. Kiran Desai
Answer: Kiran Desai
Explanation: Kiran Desai, daughter of Anita Desai, was the youngest woman Booker winner then.
776. 'Midnight's Children' won the Booker Prize in 1981 and the Booker of Bookers in 1993; its author is:
- A. Salman Rushdie
- B. Kiran Desai
- C. V. S. Naipaul
- D. Vikram Seth
Answer: Salman Rushdie
Explanation: Rushdie won in 1981; it also won Best of the Booker in 2008.
777. 'The White Tiger', Booker Prize winner of 2008, was authored by:
- A. Vikram Seth
- B. Amitav Ghosh
- C. Aravind Adiga
- D. Salman Rushdie
Answer: Aravind Adiga
Explanation: Adiga's debut novel won the Man Booker in 2008.
778. The Booker Prize 1997 winner 'The God of Small Things' was written by:
- A. Arundhati Roy
- B. Anita Desai
- C. Kiran Desai
- D. Jhumpa Lahiri
Answer: Arundhati Roy
Explanation: The novel is set in Ayemenem, Kerala.
779. Amrita Pritam received the Jnanpith Award in 1981 for:
- A. Rasidi Ticket
- B. Sunehade
- C. Kagaz te Canvas
- D. Pinjar
Answer: Kagaz te Canvas
Explanation: Kagaz te Canvas (1981) is a Punjabi poetry collection; Sunehade earned her Sahitya Akademi.
780. Who was the first woman to receive the Jnanpith Award (1976)?
- A. Mahasweta Devi
- B. Amrita Pritam
- C. Mahadevi Verma
- D. Ashapurna Devi
Answer: Ashapurna Devi
Explanation: Ashapurna Devi won for 'Pratham Pratishruti' (Bengali).
781. The first Jnanpith Award (1965) went to G. Sankara Kurup for:
- A. Odakkuzhal (Malayalam)
- B. Gitanjali
- C. Kamayani
- D. Madhushala
Answer: Odakkuzhal (Malayalam)
Explanation: Odakkuzhal (The Bamboo Flute) was published in 1950.
782. The Vyas Samman is awarded for outstanding Hindi literary work by:
- A. Ministry of HRD
- B. Sahitya Akademi
- C. Hindi Sansthan
- D. K. K. Birla Foundation
Answer: K. K. Birla Foundation
Explanation: Vyas Samman (from 1991) is given for Hindi works of the last 10 years.
783. The Saraswati Samman, one of India's highest literary awards, is given by:
- A. K. K. Birla Foundation
- B. Ministry of Culture
- C. Bharatiya Jnanpith
- D. Sahitya Akademi
Answer: K. K. Birla Foundation
Explanation: It honours Indian-language works of the previous 10 years; started 1991.
784. The Tansen Samman is awarded by the government of:
- A. Uttar Pradesh
- B. Rajasthan
- C. Gujarat
- D. Madhya Pradesh
Answer: Madhya Pradesh
Explanation: It is a classical music honour linked to the Tansen Samaroh at Gwalior.
785. Which organisation received the Gandhi Peace Prize for 2021?
- A. Ramakrishna Mission
- B. ISRO
- C. Akshaya Patra
- D. Gita Press, Gorakhpur
Answer: Gita Press, Gorakhpur
Explanation: Gita Press, Gorakhpur (founded 1923) received the 2021 award, announced in June 2023.
786. The 'Gandhi Peace Prize' was instituted by the Government of India in:
- A. 2005
- B. 1995
- C. 1969
- D. 1985
Answer: 1995
Explanation: Instituted during Gandhi's 125th birth anniversary; first awarded to Julius Nyerere (1995).
787. Kiran Bedi, India's first woman IPS officer, won the Ramon Magsaysay Award in:
- A. 1971
- B. 1982
- C. 1994
- D. 2002
Answer: 1994
Explanation: She was recognised for reforms in Tihar Jail.
788. Who was the first Indian to win the Ramon Magsaysay Award (1958)?
- A. Mother Teresa
- B. Arvind Kejriwal
- C. Kiran Bedi
- D. Vinoba Bhave
Answer: Vinoba Bhave
Explanation: Vinoba Bhave (Bhoodan movement) was the first Indian winner; Mother Teresa won in 1962.
789. The Ordnance Factory Board was corporatised in October 2021 into how many Defence PSUs?
- A. 3
- B. 10
- C. 7
- D. 5
Answer: 7
Explanation: Seven DPSUs including AVNL, MIL, YIL, IOL took over 41 ordnance factories.
790. Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) was established in:
- A. 1948
- B. 1975
- C. 1958
- D. 1964
Answer: 1958
Explanation: Formed in 1958 by merging TDEs and DTDP with DSO.
791. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has how many battalions drawn from CAPFs (approx.)?
- A. 5
- B. 16
- C. 25
- D. 8
Answer: 16
Explanation: NDRF has 16 battalions, set up under the DM Act, 2005.
792. The headquarters of the Directorate General of Assam Rifles is at:
- A. Shillong
- B. Dimapur
- C. Imphal
- D. Guwahati
Answer: Shillong
Explanation: Assam Rifles functions under MHA administratively and Army operationally.
793. The Assam Rifles is the oldest paramilitary force, dating to:
- A. 1835
- B. 1947
- C. 1900
- D. 1865
Answer: 1835
Explanation: It began as the Cachar Levy in 1835; known as 'Sentinels of the North East'.
794. CISF, which guards airports and Delhi Metro, was raised in:
- A. 1969
- B. 1975
- C. 1965
- D. 1984
Answer: 1969
Explanation: CISF came into being on 10 March 1969.
795. The Rapid Action Force (RAF) is a specialised wing of:
- A. BSF
- B. ITBP
- C. CRPF
- D. CISF
Answer: CRPF
Explanation: RAF was raised in 1992 to handle riots and communal disturbances.
796. The CRPF was originally raised in 1939 as the:
- A. Imperial Police
- B. Crown Representative's Police
- C. Reserve Constabulary
- D. Frontier Corps
Answer: Crown Representative's Police
Explanation: Renamed CRPF after Independence by the CRPF Act, 1949.
797. The Indian Coast Guard was formally established in:
- A. 18 August 1978
- B. 1 April 1980
- C. 1 February 1977
- D. 15 August 1975
Answer: 1 February 1977
Explanation: Indian Coast Guard started on 1 Feb 1977; the Act was passed in 1978.
798. INS Vikramaditya (commissioned 2013) was formerly the Soviet/Russian carrier:
- A. Minsk
- B. Admiral Gorshkov
- C. Kuznetsov
- D. Kiev
Answer: Admiral Gorshkov
Explanation: It was acquired from Russia and commissioned on 16 November 2013.
799. INS Viraat, which served the Indian Navy from 1987 to 2017, was earlier which ship of another navy?
- A. Charles de Gaulle
- B. HMS Hermes (Royal Navy)
- C. Admiral Gorshkov
- D. USS Enterprise
Answer: HMS Hermes (Royal Navy)
Explanation: Viraat served India 1987-2017 after being purchased from the Royal Navy.
800. Which unit of the IAF Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman belonged to when he downed an F-16 in Feb 2019?
- A. Su-30MKI
- B. MiG-21 Bison
- C. Jaguar
- D. Mirage 2000
Answer: MiG-21 Bison
Explanation: He received the Vir Chakra in 2019.
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