Multiple Choice Questions (4th February 2025)
1. Which AI-driven initiative was launched by MeitY and IIT Indore for agritech excellence?
Explanation: MeitY and IIT Indore launched AgriHub, an AI-driven Center of Excellence, to address challenges in agriculture and promote technological innovation.
- a) GreenTech
- b) AgriHub
- c) AgriConnect
- d) AgriTech Hub
- e) FarmTech
Explanation: MeitY and IIT Indore launched AgriHub, an AI-driven Center of Excellence, to address challenges in agriculture and promote technological innovation.
2. Which country became the first to criminalize AI-generated child abuse content?
- a) United States
- b) United Kingdom
- c) Australia
- d) Canada
- e) Germany
Correct Answer: b) United Kingdom
Explanation: The UK became the first country to criminalize AI-generated child sexual abuse material (CSAM), introducing strict measures against the exploitation of AI in creating harmful content.
Explanation: The UK became the first country to criminalize AI-generated child sexual abuse material (CSAM), introducing strict measures against the exploitation of AI in creating harmful content.
3. Where was the 13th edition of the India-Maldives military exercise ‘Ekuverin’ hosted?
- a) Thiruvananthapuram, India
- b) Colombo, Sri Lanka
- c) Maafilaafushi, Maldives
- d) Male, Maldives
- e) Trivandrum, India
Correct Answer: c) Maafilaafushi, Maldives
Explanation: The 13th edition of the ‘Ekuverin’ military exercise was hosted in Maafilaafushi, Maldives, from February 2-15, 2025.
Explanation: The 13th edition of the ‘Ekuverin’ military exercise was hosted in Maafilaafushi, Maldives, from February 2-15, 2025.
4. Where will India’s first white tiger breeding centre be located?
- a) Bhopal
- b) Rewa
- c) Indore
- d) Satpura
- e) None of the above
Correct Answer: b) Rewa
Explanation: The white tiger breeding centre will be located in Govindgarh, near the white tiger safari in Mukundpur, Madhya Pradesh.
Explanation: The white tiger breeding centre will be located in Govindgarh, near the white tiger safari in Mukundpur, Madhya Pradesh.
5. Which organization approved India’s first white tiger breeding centre?
- a) Ministry of Environment and Forests
- b) National Tiger Conservation Authority
- c) Wildlife Institute of India
- d) Central Zoo Authority
- e) Wildlife Protection Society of India
Correct Answer: d) Central Zoo Authority
Explanation: The Central Zoo Authority (CZA) approved India’s first white tiger breeding centre in Madhya Pradesh’s Rewa district, marking a major step in wildlife conservation.
Explanation: The Central Zoo Authority (CZA) approved India’s first white tiger breeding centre in Madhya Pradesh’s Rewa district, marking a major step in wildlife conservation.
6. What was the deflation rate in Sri Lanka in January 2025?
- a) 3.0%
- b) 4.0%
- c) 5.0%
- d) 6.0%
- e) 2.5%
Correct Answer: b) 4.0%
Explanation: Sri Lanka recorded a 4.0% deflation rate in January 2025, marking the highest deflation rate in 65 years after a financial crisis.
Explanation: Sri Lanka recorded a 4.0% deflation rate in January 2025, marking the highest deflation rate in 65 years after a financial crisis.
7. Which fintech company partnered with Yes Bank to launch the ‘Jumpp’ super app?
- a) Finvasia
- b) Razorpay
- c) Paytm
- d) PhonePe
- e) MobiKwik
Correct Answer: a) Finvasia
Explanation: Finvasia, a fintech company, partnered with Yes Bank to launch the ‘Jumpp’ super app, an AI-powered personal finance management tool.
Explanation: Finvasia, a fintech company, partnered with Yes Bank to launch the ‘Jumpp’ super app, an AI-powered personal finance management tool.
8. How much was the penalty imposed on Bybit for violating the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA)?
- a) ₹5.00 Crore
- b) ₹9.27 Crore
- c) ₹3.50 Crore
- d) ₹12.00 Crore
- e) ₹7.50 Crore
Correct Answer: b) ₹9.27 Crore
Explanation: The Financial Intelligence Unit of India (FIU-IND) imposed a ₹9.27 crore penalty on Bybit for violating the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
Explanation: The Financial Intelligence Unit of India (FIU-IND) imposed a ₹9.27 crore penalty on Bybit for violating the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
9. What is the total budget allocated to the Ministry of Defence in the Union Budget 2025-26?
- a) ₹6,81,210.27 Crore
- b) ₹5,50,000.00 Crore
- c) ₹7,50,000.00 Crore
- d) ₹6,20,000.00 Crore
- e) ₹6,00,000.00 Crore
Correct Answer: a) ₹6,81,210.27 Crore
Explanation: The Union Budget 2025-26 allocated ₹6,81,210.27 crore for the Ministry of Defence, which reflects a 9.53% increase over the previous year.
Explanation: The Union Budget 2025-26 allocated ₹6,81,210.27 crore for the Ministry of Defence, which reflects a 9.53% increase over the previous year.
10. Which satellite was launched by Japan’s H-3 rocket in February 2025?
- a) Michibiki No. 7
- b) Michibiki No. 6
- c) Gomi No. 1
- d) Michibiki No. 5
- e) Michibiki No. 8
Correct Answer: b) Michibiki No. 6
Explanation: Japan’s H-3 rocket successfully launched the Michibiki No. 6 satellite, which is part of Japan’s Global Positioning System (GPS).
Explanation: Japan’s H-3 rocket successfully launched the Michibiki No. 6 satellite, which is part of Japan’s Global Positioning System (GPS).