11. What was the primary field of Ved Prakash Nanda, who passed away recently?
[A] Agriculture
[B] Environment Protection
[C] International Law
[D] Human Rights
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Correct Answer: C [International Law]
Notes:
Ved Prakash Nanda, who received the Padma Bhushan award on 20 March 2018 in the field of literature and education, passed away on January 1, 2024. He was an esteemed professor of International Law at the University of Denver, Colorado, indicating that his primary academic expertise was in International Law. His significant contributions in this field were further recognized through the establishment of the Ved Nanda Center for International and Comparative Law at the University of Denver, emphasizing his profound influence and specialization in International Law.
12. A postage stamp was released in memory of Dadi Prakashmani, who is associated with which institution?
[A] Brahma Kumaris
[B] Goonj
[C] Pratham
[D] Give India Foundation
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Correct Answer: A [Brahma Kumaris]
Notes:
The President of India, Droupadi Murmu released a postage stamp in memory of Dadi Prakashmani, former chief of Brahma Kumaris at Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre.
This stamp was released under the ‘My Stamp’ initiative of the Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications to mark the 16th death anniversary of Dadi Prakashmani.
13. Akashvani will be the permanent name of which institution?
[A] All India Radio
[B] TRAI
[C] IAMAI
[D] JMAGC
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Correct Answer: A [All India Radio]
Notes:
The Indian Government recently announced that the public broadcaster, All India Radio, will be exclusively referred to as the Akashvani.
Previously, these two names were used interchangeably. With a network of over 262 radio stations, All India Radio is available to 92 per cent of India’s area and nearly all its population.
14. Consider the following statements:
- An all-women bench was set up in 2022 for the first time in India.
- There are only three women judges in the top court.
- Ranjana Prakash Desai is set to become first woman Chief Justice of India in 2027.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: B [Only 2]
Notes:- Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud has constituted an all-women bench comprising Justices Hima Kohli and Bela M. Trivedi to hear transfer petitions involving matrimonial disputes and bail matters.
- The first all-women bench was set up in 2013 when a bench of Justices Gyan Sudha Misra and Ranjana Prakash Desai was constituted followed by a bench of Justices R. Banumathi and Indira Banerjee in 2018.
- There are three women judges in the top court at present including Justice Kohli, B.V. Nagarathna, and Justice Trivedi.
- Justice Nagarathna is also set to become first woman Chief Justice in 2027.
15. किस कंपनी ने आकाश वेपन सिस्टम (Akash Weapon System) की खरीद के लिए भारतीय सेना के साथ समझौता किया?
[A] BEL
[B] BHEL
[C] DRDO
[D] भारत डायनेमिक्स
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Correct Answer: D [भारत डायनेमिक्स]
Notes:
आकाश वेपन सिस्टम कम दूरी की सतह से हवा में मार करने वाली मिसाइल वायु रक्षा प्रणाली है। भारत सरकार ने भारतीय सेना के लिए इस प्रणाली की खरीद के लिए एक अनुबंध पर हस्ताक्षर किए हैं। भारत डायनेमिक्स ने भारतीय सेना की दो रेजीमेंटों को आकाश वेपन सिस्टम के उत्पादन और आपूर्ति के लिए 8,400 करोड़ रुपये से अधिक के ऑर्डर प्राप्त किये हैं।
16. Which company signed deal with Indian Army for procuring ‘Akash Weapon System’?
[A] Bharat Dynamics
[B] BEL
[C] BHEL
[D] DRDO
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Correct Answer: A [Bharat Dynamics]
Notes:
Akash Weapon System is a short-range surface to air missile air defence system. The Indian government has signed a contract to procure this system for the Indian Army.
Defence PSU Bharat Dynamics won orders worth over Rs 8,400 crore for production and supply of Akash Weapon System to two regiments of the Indian Army.
17. Defence Ministry has signed a contract with which company for procuring ‘Project Akashteer’ for the Army?
[A] DRDO
[B] ISRO
[C] BEL
[D] HAL
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Correct Answer: C [BEL]
Notes:
The Defence Ministry signed a contract with Bharat Electronics Limited for the procurement of the Automated Air Defence Control and Reporting System ‘Project Akashteer’ for the Army.
It enables the monitoring of low-level airspace over the battle areas of the Indian Army and effectively control the ground-based air defence weapon systems.
18. रक्षा मंत्रालय ने सेना के लिए प्रोजेक्ट आकाशतीर (Project Akashteer) की खरीद के लिए किस कंपनी के साथ एक अनुबंध पर हस्ताक्षर किए हैं?
[A] DRDO
[B] ISRO
[C] BEL
[D] HAL
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Correct Answer: C [BEL]
Notes:
रक्षा मंत्रालय ने सेना के लिए स्वचालित वायु रक्षा नियंत्रण और रिपोर्टिंग प्रणाली ‘प्रोजेक्ट आकाशतीर’ (Project Akashteer) की खरीद के लिए भारत इलेक्ट्रॉनिक्स लिमिटेड के साथ एक अनुबंध पर हस्ताक्षर किए। यह भारतीय सेना के युद्ध क्षेत्रों पर निचले स्तर के हवाई क्षेत्र की निगरानी को सक्षम बनाता है और जमीन आधारित वायु रक्षा हथियार प्रणालियों को प्रभावी ढंग से नियंत्रित करता है।
19. Consider the following pairs:
- Varanasi – Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport
- Patna- Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Narayan Airport
- Raipur- Kushok Bakula Rimpoche Airport
- Leh- Swami Vivekananda Airport
Which of the pairs given above are correct?
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 1, 3 & 4
[C] Only 2, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1 & 2]
Notes:- Chandigarh international airport was renamed as Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport.
- Varanasi – Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport (Former Prime Minister)
- Patna- Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Narayan Airport (Freedom fighter and socialist leader)
- Raipur- Swami Vivekananda Airport (Spiritual leader)
- Leh- Kushok Bakula Rimpoche Airport (Buddhist spiritual leader)
20. Consider the following pairs:
- Sajan Prakash – Mallakhamba
- Hashika Ramchandra – Athlete
- Shauryajit Khaire – Badminton
Which of the pairs given above is/are correct?
[A] Only 2
[B] Only 3
[C] Only 1 & 2
[D] Only 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: A [Only 2]
Notes:- Raja Bhalindra Singh Trophy to the hybrid contingent of Services for the fourth time in succession.
- Maharashtra bagged the Indian Olympic Association’s Best State trophy for finishing second in the medals tally with the most medals amongst States and UTs.
- Honourable Gujarat Chief Minister Shri Bhupendrabhai Patel presented the Best Male Athlete to Sajan Prakash (5 gold, 2 silver, 1 bronze)
- Karnataka’s Hashika Ramchandra, barely 14 years old, appropriated the Best Female Athlete crown with 6 gold and 1 bronze.
- Gujarat’s 10-year-old Shauryajit Khaire (Mallakhamb), who was a reluctant starter after losing his father just a few days back, emerged as the ‘viral star’ of the Games, becoming its youngest medal winner.
