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📅 Date: April 6, 2024
❓ 15 Questions

1. Which organization has recently developed a ‘moon-like’ environment in Leh to test lunar exploration technologies?

DRDO
ISRO
NASA
JAXA

✅ Correct Answer: Option B
Reason: ISRO has developed a lunar-like environment in Leh, Ladakh, taking advantage of its cold desert landscape to test rover and lander capabilities.

2. What is the nature of ‘INS Aridaman’ which was recently mentioned in news regarding its induction?

Aircraft Carrier
Stealth Destroyer
Nuclear-powered Ballistic Missile Submarine
Scorpene-class Submarine

✅ Correct Answer: Option C
Reason: INS Aridaman is India’s second nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) of the Arihant class.

3. The ‘International Day of Sport for Development and Peace’ observed on April 6 is a global initiative led by which organization?

United Nations
International Olympic Committee
FIFA
World Health Organization

✅ Correct Answer: Option A
Reason: The UN General Assembly declared April 6 as the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace to recognize the role of sport in social change and community development.

4. Data Sovereignty, a topic of recent debate in India, primarily refers to:

Speed of internet data transmission
The total amount of data generated by a country
International trade of electronic goods
The principle that data is subject to the laws of the country where it is collected

✅ Correct Answer: Option D
Reason: Data Sovereignty is the idea that data is subject to the laws and governance structures of the nation-state within which it is collected.

5. Barnawapara Sanctuary, which is in news for the reintroduction of Blackbucks, is located in which state?

Madhya Pradesh
Chhattisgarh
Odisha
Rajasthan

✅ Correct Answer: Option B
Reason: Barnawapara Sanctuary is located in the Mahasamund district of Chhattisgarh and is undergoing efforts to reintroduce Blackbucks.

6. Project Chetak, which recently celebrated its 47th Raising Day, is headquartered in which district?

Bikaner
Jaisalmer
Leh
Pathankot

✅ Correct Answer: Option A
Reason: Project Chetak is a unit of the Border Roads Organization (BRO) based in Bikaner, Rajasthan.

7. What is the primary objective of the ‘Jiyo Parsi’ Scheme mentioned in recent news?

Conservation of Parsi heritage sites
Promoting Parsi entrepreneurship
Reversing the population decline of the Parsi community
Scholarships for Parsi students abroad

✅ Correct Answer: Option C
Reason: Jiyo Parsi is a central sector scheme aimed at arresting the population decline of the Parsi community in India through scientific intervention and awareness.

8. The ‘Sādhana Saptah’ initiative is aimed at which of the following?

Religious tourism development
Strengthening Civil Services Capacity
Cleanliness drive in rural areas
Promotion of Sanskrit language

✅ Correct Answer: Option B
Reason: Sādhana Saptah is an initiative designed to enhance the professional and behavioral capacity of civil servants under Mission Karmayogi.

9. Why is Copper often referred to as “Dr. Copper” in the context of global economics?

It is used extensively in medical equipment
It was discovered by an economist named Dr. Copper
It has antibacterial properties that boost the economy
Its price and demand reflect the overall health of the global economy

✅ Correct Answer: Option D
Reason: Copper’s widespread use across various industries makes its market performance a reliable indicator of broader economic growth or recession.

10. With reference to Copper production, which of the following is true?

India is the world’s largest producer of copper ore
Copper is not a recyclable metal
Copper is a critical metal for the green energy transition
Copper prices are unaffected by global infrastructure trends

✅ Correct Answer: Option C
Reason: Copper is vital for electric vehicles (EVs) and renewable energy systems due to its high conductivity.

11. At which tournament did Indian archers recently win multiple medals as per the latest news?

Asia Cup Stage 1
World Archery Championship
Asian Games 2024
Commonwealth Games

✅ Correct Answer: Option A
Reason: Indian archers showcased a dominant performance at the Asia Cup Stage 1, winning several medals across categories.

12. Which of the following sports is the focus of “International Day of Sport for Development and Peace” observed on April 6th?

Only Olympic sports
Only Football
All forms of physical activity and sport
Traditional sports only

✅ Correct Answer: Option C
Reason: The day celebrates the universal power of all sports to drive social change and foster peace.

13. Which organization is responsible for ‘Project Chetak’ which recently marked its 47th Raising Day?

Indian Army
Border Roads Organization (BRO)
Border Security Force (BSF)
NHAI

✅ Correct Answer: Option B
Reason: Project Chetak is an important unit under the Border Roads Organization (BRO) dedicated to infrastructure development in border areas.

14. The ‘Sādhana Saptah’ is being coordinated by which body under the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions?

UPSC
Staff Selection Commission
NITI Aayog
Capacity Building Commission (CBC)

✅ Correct Answer: Option D
Reason: The Capacity Building Commission (CBC) is the key body driving the implementation of Mission Karmayogi and initiatives like Sādhana Saptah.

15. What is the significance of April 6th in the current affairs context provided?

International Day of Sport for Development and Peace
National Maritime Day
World Health Day
ISRO Foundation Day

✅ Correct Answer: Option A
Reason: April 6th is globally observed as the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace.

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