11. Google की स्थापना 1998 में Larry Page और किसके द्वारा की गई थी?
[A] Peter Thiel
[B] Steve Wozniak
[C] Sergey Brin
[D] Elon Musk
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Correct Answer: C [Sergey Brin]
Notes:
Google की स्थापना 1998 में Larry Page और Sergey Brin ने की थी, जब वे कैलिफ़ोर्निया के स्टैनफोर्ड विश्वविद्यालय में पीएचडी छात्र थे। उन्होंने 4 सितंबर 1998 को इसे एक निजी कंपनी के रूप में कैलिफ़ोर्निया में पंजीकृत कराया। Google को Amazon, Apple और Facebook के साथ प्रमुख चार टेक्नोलॉजी कंपनियों में गिना जाता है।
12. लोकप्रिय सर्च इंजन “Google” का नाम “Googol” शब्द से लिया गया है। इस शब्द का क्या अर्थ है?
[A] खोज करना
[B] इंडेक्स करना
[C] क्रॉल करना
[D] एक के बाद 100 शून्य वाली संख्या
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Correct Answer: D [एक के बाद 100 शून्य वाली संख्या]
Notes:
Google का नाम “Googol” शब्द से लिया गया है, जिसे अमेरिकी गणितज्ञ एडवर्ड कस्नर के भतीजे, नौ वर्षीय मिल्टन सिरोटा ने गढ़ा था। कहानी के अनुसार, कस्नर ने अपने भतीजे से एक बहुत बड़ी संख्या के लिए नाम सुझाने को कहा, जो 10 की घात 100 यानी एक के बाद 100 शून्य होती है। मिल्टन ने इसे “Googol” नाम दिया।
13. Google Play किस वर्ष लॉन्च हुआ था?
[A] 2011
[B] 2012
[C] 2013
[D] 2014
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Correct Answer: B [2012]
Notes:
Google Play ने Android Market, Google Music और Google eBookstore को एक ब्रांड के तहत जोड़ा और इसे 6 मार्च 2012 को लॉन्च किया गया।
14. Google Play स्टोर क्या प्रदान करता है?
[A] गेम्स
[B] पुस्तकें
[C] मूवीज़
[D] उपरोक्त सभी
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Correct Answer: D [उपरोक्त सभी]
Notes:
Google Play स्टोर में Google Play Books, Google Play Games, Google Play Movies और TV, Google Play Music शामिल हैं। इसे 2012 में लॉन्च किया गया था।
15. In the light of India’s digital payment landscape, consider the following statements:
- PhonePe was the first UPI app to launch in India.
- Google Pay operates under the parent company Alphabet Inc.
- Paytm was the first company to introduce a digital wallet in India.
- Navi is primarily known for its insurance products rather than payment solutions.
How many of the above statements are correct?
[A] Only one
[B] Only two
[C] Only three
[D] All four
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Correct Answer: B [Only two]
Notes:
- PhonePe was the first UPI app to launch in India: Incorrect. The first UPI app was actually BHIM, launched by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI).
- Google Pay operates under the parent company Alphabet Inc: Correct. Google Pay is indeed a service offered by Google, which is a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc.
- Paytm was the first company to introduce a digital wallet in India: Correct. Paytm launched its digital wallet in 2014, revolutionizing the cashless payment system in India.
- Navi is primarily known for its insurance products rather than payment solutions: Incorrect. Navi is primarily known for its lending and credit products, not specifically for insurance.
16. दुनिया में Google Play स्टोर से सबसे ज्यादा डाउनलोड करने का रिकॉर्ड किस देश के नाम है?
[A] भारत
[B] चीन
[C] अमेरिका
[D] रूस
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Correct Answer: A [भारत]
Notes:
दुनिया में Google Play स्टोर से सबसे ज्यादा डाउनलोड भारत में होते हैं। भारत में टेलीफोन उपयोगकर्ताओं की संख्या दूसरे स्थान पर है और स्मार्टफोन का बाजार तेजी से बढ़ा है।
17. With reference to Google’s digital agri-stack, which of the following statements is/are correct?
- AgriStack will create a unified platform for farmers to provide them with end-to-end services across the agriculture food value chain.
- Each farmer will receive a unique digital ID with personal, land, production, and financial details.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: C [Both 1 & 2]
Notes:
- AgriStack will create a unified platform for farmers to provide them with end-to-end services across the agriculture food value chain. Correct: AgriStack is a collection of technologies and digital databases that focuses on farmers and the agricultural sector. AgriStack will create a unified platform for farmers to provide them end to end services across the agriculture food value chain.
- Each farmer will receive a unique digital ID with personal, land, production, and financial details. Correct: Under the programme, each farmer will have a unique digital identification (farmers’ ID) that contains personal details, information about the land they farm, as well as production and financial details.
18. Consider the following:
- In Direct Tax, both the impact and incidence fall on the same person.
- CBDT under the Ministry of Finance manages Direct Taxes in India.
- Examples of Direct Taxes include Alternate Minimum Tax (AMT) and Equalization Levy (Google Tax/GAFA Tax).
Which of the above is/are correct?
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 3
[C] 1 and 3
[D] 1 2 and 3
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Correct Answer: D [1 2 and 3]
Notes:
- A Direct Tax is a tax directly borne by the individual or entity on whom it is imposed, with both the impact and incidence falling on the same person. Unlike indirect taxes, its burden cannot be shifted to others.
- In India, Direct Taxes are managed by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), part of the Department of Revenue under the Ministry of Finance.
- Prominent examples of Direct Taxes in India include: Income Tax (IT), Corporate Tax, Minimum Alternate Tax (MAT), Alternate Minimum Tax (AMT), Capital Gains Tax (CGT), Securities Transaction Tax (STT), Dividend Distribution Tax (DDT), Wealth Tax, Banking Cash Transaction Tax (BCTT), Digital Tax (Google Tax, GAFA Tax, or Equalization Levy)
19. Which city has been chosen as the site for the India’s first Google Safety Engineering Centre (GSEC)?
[A] Varanasi
[B] Hyderabad
[C] Chennai
[D] Bhopal
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Correct Answer: B [Hyderabad]
Notes:
Hyderabad has been selected as the location for India’s first Google Safety Engineering Centre (GSEC), the only such facility in the Asia-Pacific and the fifth globally. GSEC will focus on advanced research, AI-driven security solutions, and addressing India’s cybersecurity challenges. Hyderabad’s growing tech ecosystem, supported by global giants like Google, Microsoft, and Amazon, along with initiatives like T-Hub, makes it a hub for innovation. The GSEC project is expected to boost employment and enhance the city’s reputation in the cybersecurity sector.
20. Which country has recently banned use of WhatsApp and Google Drive in government departments?
[A] Vietnam
[B] Indonesia
[C] India
[D] Hong Kong
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Correct Answer: D [Hong Kong]
Notes:
Hong Kong’s government banned apps like WhatsApp, WeChat, and Google Drive on official computers to boost cybersecurity. This step addresses low cybersecurity awareness in the territory. Civil servants can still use these apps on personal devices, but not on government systems. The ban highlights Hong Kong’s commitment to protecting sensitive information and data integrity. This move sets an example for other regions to focus on cybersecurity.
