Quizes

1) OSIRIS-Rex is an initiative of space organisation of which of the following countries? a) Japan b) Russia c) USA d) European Union Answer: c • NASA OSIRIS Rex begins asteroid operations. OSIRIS -Rex mission: • The OSIRIS-REx (Origins, Spectral Interpretation, Resource Identification, Security, Regolith Explorer) is a NASA asteroid study and sample-return mission. • […]

1) Rail Madad, a digital initiative of Indian railways is aimed at a) Streamlining employee grievances b) Expediting passenger grievances c) Booking tickets online d) Booking amenities online Answer: b • In line with digital initiatives of the government of India, Indian railways has for the first time completely digitized the Complaint management system. • […]

1) The 10th anniversary celebrations of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) was held in a) Mumbai b) Chennai c) Goa d) Kochi Answer: d • The 10th anniversary celebrations of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) is being held in Kochi. • The commemorative Special Cover of IONS 10th Anniversary celebrations depicts a map […]

1) INDRA, 2018 is a joint military exercise between India and which of the following countries? a) Australia b) U.S c) Indonesia d) Russia Answer: d • The joint military exercise between Indian and Russia EXERCISE INDRA 2018 on combating insurgency under the aegis of United Nations (UN) is being conducted at Babina Field Firing […]

1) Samudra Shakti is a bilateral naval exercise between India and which among the following countries? a) Bangladesh b) Myanmar c) Indonesia d) Sri Lanka Answer: c • Samudra Shakti is a bilateral naval exercise between Indian navy and Indonesian navy. • The aim of the exercise is to strengthen bilateral relations, expand maritime co-operation, […]

1) Which of the following became the first state in India to treat Hepatitis-C patients through oral medicine? a) Kerala b) Tamil Nadu c) Odisha d) Haryana Answer: d • Haryana has emerged as the first state in India to treat Hepatitis-C patients through oral medicine. • Hepatitis C is an infectious liver disease caused […]

1) Simbex 2018, is a bilateral naval exercise between India and which of the following countries? a) Sri Lanka b) Singapore c) South Korea d) Seychelles Answer: b • Bilateral Exercise Between Indian & Republic of Singapore Navies – SIMBEX 18 – marks Silver Jubilee this Year. • The 25th edition of SIMBEX, an acronym […]

1) The Global IT Challenge for Youth with Disabilities, 2018 is being organised by which of the following ministries? a) Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports b) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment c) Ministry of Health & Family Welfare d) Ministry of Electronics & IT Answer: b • “Global IT Challenge for Youth with […]

1) The National Sample Survey Organisation comes under the aegis of a) Ministry of Labour and Employment b) Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation c) Ministry of Human Resource Development d) Ministry of Home Affairs Answer: b • The National Sample Survey Office (NSSO), formerly called the National Sample Survey Organisation is the largest organisation […]

1) Which of the following groups is India not a part of? a) Australia Group b) Nuclear Suppliers Group c) Wassenaar Agreement d) Missile Technology Control Regime Answer: b • Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) o Established in April 1987, it is a voluntary association of 35 countries and four “unilateral adherents” that follow its […]