1. Recently, which country of East Africa was hit by the tropical cyclone named ‘Gamane’?
[A] Madagascar
[B] Tanzania
[C] Kenya
[D] Mauritius
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Correct Answer: A [Madagascar]
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Tropical cyclone Gamane struck Madagascar, claiming 18 lives and displacing thousands, reported by the country’s disaster management office. Madagascar, the world’s second-largest island, spans 592,800 sq. kilometers in the Indian Ocean. Its geography comprises three regions: eastern coastal strip, central plateau, and western low plateaus. The Tsaratanana Massif in the north hosts Maromokotro, Madagascar’s highest peak at 2,876 m.[/expander_maker]
2. P-800 Onyx Missile, recently seen in news, is developed by which country?
[A] China
[B] Japan
[C] Russia
[D] India
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Correct Answer: C [Russia]
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Russia’s Onyx supersonic cruise missile, known as the P-800 Onyx or Oniks, is set to become deadlier with a new target seeker. With speeds exceeding 3,000 km/h, it’s tough to intercept. Operating at low altitudes, it’s stealthy and versatile, targeting ships and ground objects. It boasts a range of up to 300 km and operates on a “shoot and forget” principle, needing minimal target data for successful strikes.[/expander_maker]
3. Barsana Biogas Project, which was seen in the news, is situated in which state?
[A] Rajasthan
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Tamil Nadu
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Correct Answer: B [Uttar Pradesh]
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Adani Total Energies Biomass Limited (ATBL), a subsidiary of Adani Total Gas Limited (ATGL), has commissioned the first phase of Barsana BioGas plant in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh. The project, developed in three phases, will have a total capacity of 600 tonnes per day, producing 42 tonnes per day of Compressed Biogas (CBG) and 217 tonnes per day of organic fertilizer. It’s set to be India’s largest agri-waste-based bio-CNG plant, costing over ₹200 crore, utilizing advanced anaerobic digestion technology for sustainability and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.[/expander_maker]
4. Recently, how many sites have been added to the Global Geoparks network?
[A] 16
[B] 17
[C] 18
[D] 19
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Correct Answer: C [18]
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In March 2024, UNESCO’s Executive Board added 18 new sites to the Global Geoparks network, bringing the total number of sites to 213 across 48 countries. The new sites are located in Belgium, the Netherlands, Brazil, China, Croatia, Denmark, Finland, France, Greece, Hungary, Poland, Portugal, and Spain. Global Geoparks are single geographical areas that are managed with a holistic concept of protection, education, and sustainable development.[/expander_maker]
5. Shigmo festival, recently seen in news, is celebrated in which state?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Odisha
[D] Goa
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Correct Answer: D [Goa]
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Spring has sprung in Goa, igniting the vibrant Shigmo Festival, celebrating Konkan tradition. Lasting from March 26 to April 8, 2024, it bids farewell to winter, welcoming spring’s warmth. A fusion of Holi’s energy and carnival’s flamboyance, Shigmo showcases grand parades with folk performances and mythological floats. Held annually in Panaji, it embodies the essence of springtime bliss for Goans, echoing through the streets with two weeks of arts and culture.[/expander_maker]
6. Gagan Shakti 2024 exercise, recently conducted by Indian Air Force at which place?
[A] Jaipur
[B] Pokhran
[C] Jodhpur
[D] Ajmer
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Correct Answer: B [Pokhran]
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The Indian Air Force (IAF) is set to conduct ‘Gagan Shakti-2024’, the nation’s largest air military exercise, involving all Air Force stations. Held every five years, it will commence on April 1, 2024, at Pokhran’s field firing range. Approximately 10,000 airmen will participate, with maneuvers spanning the Western and Northern fronts. The Indian Army is aiding logistical support, ensuring synergy across sectors for operational rail mobilization.[/expander_maker]
7. What is the name of the Iranian fishing vessel which was recently rescued by Indian Navy from pirates?
[A] Bayandor
[B] Kaivan
[C] Sahand
[D] Al Kambar
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Correct Answer: D [Al Kambar ]
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The Indian Navy rescued the Iranian fishing vessel Al Kambar and its 23 Pakistani crew members from armed pirates in the Indian Ocean under Operation Sankalp. INS Sumedha and INS Trishul conducted the operation, lasting over 12 hours, about 90 nautical miles southwest of Socotra. The vessel is undergoing checks for seaworthiness. The Socotra Archipelago, near the Gulf of Aden, is under Yemen’s jurisdiction.[/expander_maker]
8. Point Calimere Wildlife Sanctuary, recently seen in news, is located in which state?
[A] Kerala
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Maharashtra
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Correct Answer: B [Tamil Nadu]
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The Forest Department conducted the annual wildlife census at Point Calimere, located in Kodiakkarai, Tamil Nadu. Also known as Cape Calimere, it’s situated on the Coromandel Coast, about 9 km south of Vedaranyam. This area boasts historical significance with structures like the Kodi Kuzhagar temple from the Chola period and a Chola lighthouse, destroyed during the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. The forests here are remnants of the East Deccan dry evergreen forests ecoregion.[/expander_maker]
9. Konda Reddi tribe, recently seen in news, is primarily inhabits in which state of India?
[A] Andhra Pradesh
[B] Odisha
[C] Jharkhand
[D] Kerala
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Correct Answer: A [Andhra Pradesh]
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The Konda Reddi tribe, a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group in the Godavari region, possess valuable indigenous knowledge. They reside along the Godavari river and in hilly forests of Andhra Pradesh. Their language, Telugu, has a distinct accent. Marriage customs include negotiations, elopement, and capture. The tribe practices Folk Hinduism, worshiping local deities. They have a patriarchal family structure allowing polygamy.[/expander_maker]
10. Chamayavilakku festival, recently seen in news, is associated with which state?
[A] Kerala
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Maharashtra
[D] Telangana
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Correct Answer: A [Kerala]
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Chamayavilakku, or the Kottankulangara Festival, celebrates goddess Bhagavathy in Kerala. Men don women’s attire, carrying lamps in processions. They hold Chamayavilakku, symbolizing devotion, circling the temple. Boys under 10 dress as girls for Kakkavilakku daytime rituals.[/expander_maker]