1. Which company developed the Suryastra Rocket System?
[A] Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
[B] Bharat Electronics Limited
[C] NIBE Limited
[D] Bharat Dynamics Limited
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Correct Answer: C [NIBE Limited]
Notes:
Suryastra Rocket System was recently successfully tested at Chandipur, marking a major milestone in India’s indigenous defence technology. The system was developed by NIBE Limited in collaboration with Elbit Systems. Suryastra is India’s first indigenous universal multi-calibre rocket launcher system designed for precision strikes on enemy command centres, radar sites, and logistics hubs. It is mounted on a mobile 6×6 Tatra truck and can engage multiple targets simultaneously at different ranges. The system uses interchangeable modular pods capable of firing different types of munitions.
2. Which ministry established the National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management?
[A] Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
[B] Ministry of Earth Sciences
[C] Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying
[D] Ministry of Jal Shakti
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Correct Answer: A [Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change]
Notes:
National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management recently completed documentation and ground-truthing of most wetlands in Maharashtra. It was established in 2011 by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change as an autonomous institution for coastal conservation and management. Its headquarters is located in Chennai. The organisation promotes integrated and sustainable management of coastal and marine ecosystems for the welfare of coastal communities.
3. RAINMUMBAI is India’s first exchange-traded weather derivatives contract launched by which institution?
[A] Bombay Stock Exchange
[B] National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange
[C] Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India
[D] Reserve Bank of India
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Correct Answer: B [National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange]
Notes:
RAINMUMBAI is India’s first SEBI-approved exchange-traded weather derivatives contract launched by National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange. The contract is designed to help businesses hedge losses caused by unpredictable weather and monsoon variability. Unlike traditional insurance, weather derivatives are settled using actual weather data rather than physical damage assessments, enabling faster payouts. The product was developed in collaboration with Indian Institute of Technology Bombay using Mumbai rainfall data. Rainfall data will be provided by the India Meteorological Department from Santacruz and Colaba stations.
4. Velimalai Pumped Storage Hydroelectric Project is located in which state?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Maharashtra
[C] Tamil Nadu
[D] Kerala
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Correct Answer: C [Tamil Nadu ]
Notes:
Velimalai Pumped Storage Hydroelectric Project recently received Terms of Reference clearance from the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. The 1,100 MW project will be developed at Vellimalai in Kanniyakumari district, Tamil Nadu. It is Tamil Nadu’s first pumped storage hydropower project to be implemented under the public-private partnership model on a build-own-operate-transfer basis. The project follows provisions of Section 63 of the Electricity Act. It is designed as a closed-loop off-river pumped storage system for efficient energy management.
5. Which country is the host of 68th Session of the Asian Productivity Organization Governing Body?
[A] India
[B] Japan
[C] Thailand
[D] Singapore
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Correct Answer: A [India]
Notes:
68th Session of the Asian Productivity Organization Governing Body is being hosted by the Government of India in New Delhi. Asian Productivity Organization is an intergovernmental organisation established in 1961 to improve productivity and sustainable socioeconomic development in the Asia-Pacific region. India is a founding member of APO. In India, the National Productivity Council under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry acts as the designated National Productivity Organization. APO headquarters is located in Tokyo.
