APPSC Group-I Prelims 2024
378 questions from the 2024 papers, each with the official answer and an explanation.
A question repeated across years is listed once, under one of the years it appeared.
- Q321Sports
In the medal tally of Khelo India Para Games 2023, which of the following states topped?
- aHaryanaAnswer
- bUttar Pradesh
- cTamil Nadu
- dGujarat
Explanation
Option A is correct because Haryana topped the medal tally at the inaugural Khelo India Para Games held in New Delhi in December 2023, finishing with a total of 105 medals. Haryana: 40 Gold, 39 Silver, 26 Bronze (Total 105) Uttar Pradesh: 25 Gold, 23 Silver, 14 Bronze (Total 62) Tamil Nadu: 20 Gold, 8 Silver, 14 Bronze (Total 42) Option B: Uttar Pradesh finished second in the medal tally with 25 gold medals. Option C: Tamil Nadu finished third in the medal tally with 20 gold medals. Option D: Gujarat finished outside the top three states on the medal table.
- Q322Events, summits and observances
Consider the following statements regarding the Conference of Parties on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS COP14): I. The 14th session of CMS COP14 was held from February 12 to 17, 2024, in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. II. CMS COP14 convened under the slogan "Migratory Species Connect the Planet and We Welcome Them Home". III. CMS COP14 was the first global biodiversity conference held after the adoption of the Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF)-2022. Which of the above statements are correct?
- aI and II
- bI and IIIAnswer
- cII and III
- dAll of the above
Explanation
Option B is correct because statements I and III are factually accurate, while statement II carries an incorrect slogan. Host and Dates: Samarkand, Uzbekistan, 12-17 February 2024 Actual Slogan: Nature Knows No Borders Significance: First global biodiversity COP following the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) adoption in 2022 Option A: It incorrectly accepts statement II, which attributes the slogan of COP13 ('Migratory species connect the planet and we welcome them home') to COP14. Option C: It includes the incorrect statement II and omits the correct statement I. Option D: It assumes all three statements are correct despite statement II being incorrect.
- Q323Events, summits and observances
Consider the following statements regarding Conference of Parties to the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS COP14) : I. The 14th session of CMS COP14 was held from 12th to 17th February, 2024 at Samarkand, Uzbekistan. II. The CMS COP14 was convened under the slogan “Migratory species connect the planet and we welcome them home”. III. CMS COP14 was the first global biodiversity gathering since the adoption of the Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF)-2022. Which among the above statements are correct ?
- aI and II
- bI and IIIAnswer
- cII and III
- dAll the above
Explanation coming soon.
- Q324Events, summits and observances
Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd (IREDA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for innovation and research in the renewable energy sector with :
- aIIT Madras
- bIIT Guwahati
- cIIT BhubaneswarAnswer
- dIIT Bombay
Explanation coming soon.
- Q325Events, summits and observances
Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with which of the following for innovation and research in the renewable energy sector?
- aIIT Madras
- bIIT Guwahati
- cIIT BhubaneswarAnswer
- dIIT Bombay
Explanation
Option C is correct because IREDA signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with IIT Bhubaneswar in February 2024 to foster innovation, collaborative research, technology transfer, and capacity building in the renewable energy sector. Option A: IIT Madras was not the institution that signed this specific comprehensive renewable energy research MoU with IREDA. Option B: IIT Guwahati did not enter into this specific collaboration with IREDA. Option D: IIT Bombay was not the signatory institution for this collaborative agreement.
- Q326Events, summits and observances
Which of the following countries recently became the 119th country to join the International Solar Alliance (ISA) ?
- aLiberia
- bRomania
- cIsrael
- dMaltaAnswer
Explanation coming soon.
- Q327Events, summits and observances
Consider the following statements regarding 'Operation Aspides' which was recently seen in the news : I. It is a defensive maritime security operation to restore and safeguard freedom of navigation in the Red Sea and the Gulf. II. Operation Aspides is a joint operation by Interpol and International Maritime Organization and was launched on 19th February, 2024. Which among the above statements is/are correct ?
- aI onlyAnswer
- bII only
- cBoth I and II
- dNone of the above
Explanation coming soon.
- Q328Events, summits and observances
Which of the following became the world's first country to make abortion a constitutional right ?
- aNetherlands
- bFranceAnswer
- cAustralia
- dSwitzerland
Explanation coming soon.
- Q329Events, summits and observances
Which among the following country's Prime Minister became the first Pacific leader to address Australia's Parliament ?
- aPhilippines
- bMarshall Islands
- cFiji
- dPapua New GuineaAnswer
Explanation
Option D is correct because Prime Minister James Marape of Papua New Guinea made history in February 2024 by becoming the first Pacific island leader to address a joint sitting of Australia's federal parliament. Option A: Philippines is a Southeast Asian nation, not a Pacific island state, and its leader was not the historic first Pacific leader to address the parliament. Option B: Marshall Islands leaders have not addressed the Australian federal parliament in a joint sitting. Option C: Fiji has close ties with Australia, but its prime minister was not the first Pacific leader to deliver an address to the Australian parliament.
- Q330Events, summits and observances
Which of the following is the first country in the world to consider abortion a constitutional right?
- aNetherlands
- bFranceAnswer
- cAustralia
- dSwitzerland
Explanation
Option B is correct because France became the first country in the world to explicitly include a guaranteed freedom to have an abortion in its constitution following an amendment to Article 34 in March 2024. Option A: Netherlands permits abortion under statutory healthcare laws but has not enshrined it into its constitution. Option C: Australia regulates abortion through individual state and territory statutes rather than a constitutional guarantee. Option D: Switzerland permits termination of pregnancy under penal and statutory codes rather than as an explicit constitutional right.
- Q331Events, summits and observances
Which country recently declared a national emergency due to an offshore oil spill?
- aPeru
- bPuerto Rico
- cNorthern Mariana Islands
- dTrinidad and TobagoAnswer
Explanation
Option D is correct because Trinidad and Tobago declared a national emergency in February 2024 after an abandoned overturned barge caused a massive oil spill along the southwestern coastline of Tobago. Option A: Peru declared an environmental emergency in January 2022 following the Repsol refinery spill, not in the recent period referenced here. Option B: Puerto Rico is an unincorporated US territory and did not declare a national emergency for this incident. Option C: Northern Mariana Islands experienced no major offshore oil spill necessitating a national emergency declaration.
- Q332Events, summits and observances
Which country recently declared National emergency due to offshore oil spill ?
- aPeru
- bPuerto Rico
- cNorthern Mariana Islands
- dTrinidad and TobagoAnswer
Explanation coming soon.
- Q333Reports, indices and rankings
What is India’s rank in Logistics Performance Index among 139 countries as per the World Bank Logistics Performance Index(LPI) Report 2023?
- a1. 44
- b2. 24
- c3. 38Answer
- d4. 47
Explanation
Option C is correct because India secured the 38th rank out of 139 nations in the World Bank Logistics Performance Index (LPI) 2023 report, improving by six places from its previous ranking. Option A: 44 is incorrect because 44th was India's rank in the earlier 2018 edition of the LPI. Option B: 24 is incorrect as India has not reached this high a tier in the overall LPI index. Option D: 47 is incorrect because it was India's position in the 2010 edition of the report.
- Q334Reports, indices and rankings
Consider the following statements : I. India retained the 40th position in Global Innovation Index among the top innovative economies globally as per Global Innovation Index (GII) 2023. II. As per WIPO Report 2022, India is ranked at 7th position in terms of Resident Patent Filing activity in the world. III. India improved its ranking to 60th position in 2023 from 79th position in 2019 as per Network Readiness Index (NRI) 2023 Report. IV. India secured 42nd position out of the 55 countries in the Global Intellectual Property Index 2024 as per the 12th edition of International Intellectual Property Index. Which among the above statements are incorrect ?
- aI, II and IV
- bII, III and IV
- cII and IV only
- dNone of the aboveAnswer
Explanation
Option D is correct because all four given statements are factually accurate, meaning none of the statements is incorrect. Option A: Statements I, II, and IV are all factually correct statements. Option B: Statements II, III, and IV are all factually correct statements. Option C: Statements II and IV are both factually correct statements.
- Q335Reports, indices and rankings
Consider the following statements: I. According to the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2023, India retained its 40th position in the Global Innovation Index. II. According to the WIPO report 2022, India ranks 7th in the world in terms of resident patent filing activities. III. According to the Network Readiness Index (NRI) 2023 report, India improved its ranking from 79th position in 2019 to 60th position in 2023. IV. According to the 12th edition of the International Intellectual Property Index, India secured the 42nd position among 55 countries in the Global Intellectual Property Index 2024. Which of the above statements are incorrect?
- aI, II and IV
- bII, III and IV
- cII and IV only
- dNone of the aboveAnswer
Explanation
Option D is correct because none of the four statements are incorrect; all factual statements accurately reflect India's reported positions across the designated international indices. Statement I: India stood at the 40th rank in GII 2023. Statement II: India achieved 7th rank in resident patent filings in the WIPO World Intellectual Property Indicators 2022. Statement III: India advanced to 60th rank in NRI 2023 from 79th in 2019. Statement IV: India ranked 42nd out of 55 countries in the US Chamber of Commerce International IP Index 2024. Option A: Statements I, II, and IV are all factually correct statements. Option B: Statements II, III, and IV are all factually correct statements. Option C: Statements II and IV are completely correct, not incorrect.
- Q336Reports, indices and rankings
According to the World Bank's Logistics Performance Index (LPI) report 2023, what is India's rank in the Logistics Performance Index among 139 countries?
- a44
- b24
- c38Answer
- d47
Explanation
Option C is correct because India secured the 38th position among 139 nations in the World Bank Logistics Performance Index 2023 report. Option A: 44 was India's ranking in the previous edition of the index published in 2018. Option B: 24 is an incorrect rank. Option D: 47 is an incorrect rank.
- Q337Reports, indices and rankings
What is India's rank in Logistics Performance Index out of 139 countries, as per the World Bank's Logistics Performance Index (LPI) Report 2023 ?
- a44
- b24
- c38Answer
- d47
Explanation coming soon.
- Q338Reports, indices and rankings
Consider the following statements regarding State Energy Efficiency Index (SEEI) 2023 : I. Karnataka is the top performing state in SEEI 2023 with an overall score of 86.5 out of 100. II. Assam and Uttar Pradesh are in the 'Achiever' category in SEEI 2023. III. Andhra Pradesh is in the 'Front runner' category in SEEI 2023. Which among the above statements are correct ?
- aI and II
- bII and III
- cI and III
- dI, II and IIIAnswer
Explanation
Option D is correct because all three statements accurately reflect the State Energy Efficiency Index 2023 published by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency; Karnataka led the index with 86.5 points, Assam and Uttar Pradesh were categorized as Achievers with scores between 50 and 59.5, and Andhra Pradesh qualified as a Front runner with a score above 60. Top performer: Karnataka with 86.5 points Front runner category: Score greater than or equal to 60, including Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka Achiever category: Score between 50 and 59.5, including Assam and Uttar Pradesh Option A: It omits statement III, which is a verified fact regarding Andhra Pradesh qualifying as a Front runner. Option B: It omits statement I, overlooking Karnataka top rank and score of 86.5 in the index. Option C: It omits statement II, ignoring the correct categorization of Assam and Uttar Pradesh as Achievers.
- Q339Launches: schemes, missions and firsts
Consider the following statements regarding International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) : I. The International Big Cat Alliance is a multi-country, multi-agency coalition of 96 big cat range countries, non-range countries interested in big cat conservation, conservation partners and scientific organizations working the field of big cat conservation. II. The Union Cabinet approved the establishment of International Big Cat Alliance headquarters in India with a one-time budgetary support of ₹ 150 crores for a period of 2 years from 2023-24 to 2024-2025. Which among the above statements is/are correct ?
- aI onlyAnswer
- bII only
- cBoth I and II
- dNone of the above
Explanation coming soon.
- Q340Launches: schemes, missions and firsts
Consider the following statements about Pradhan Mantri Matsya Kisan Samridhi Sah-Yojana (PM-MKSSY) : I. It is a Central Sector Sub-scheme under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada for formalization of the fisheries sector and supporting fisheries micro and small enterprises. II. It will be implemented with an investment of over ₹ 6,000 crores over a period of next 4 years from FY 2023 - 24 to FY 2026 - 27 in all States and Union Territories. III. It aims to provide one-time incentive to beneficiaries for purchasing aquaculture insurance. Which of the above statements are correct ?
- aI and II
- bII and III
- cI and III
- dI, II and IIIAnswer
Explanation coming soon.
- Q341Launches: schemes, missions and firsts
In a certain code language, Bihar is coded as Uttar Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh is coded as Punjab, Punjab is coded as Assam, Assam is coded as Goa, Goa is coded as Bangalore and Bangalore is coded as Sikkim. Then in which state was an AIIMS inaugurated recently by the Prime Minister of India ?
- aGoa
- bAssamAnswer
- cPunjab
- dBihar
Explanation coming soon.
- Q342Launches: schemes, missions and firsts
Consider the following statements regarding 'CRIIIO 4 GOOD' : I. CRIIIO 4 GOOD is a series of 8 cricket-based animation films. II. CRIIIO 4 GOOD consists of new online, life skill learning modules to promote gender equality among girls and boys. III. CRIIIO 4 GOOD was launched by International Cricket Council, UNICEF and Board of Control for Cricket in India. Which among the above statements is/are incorrect ?
- aI and II
- bIII only
- cI and III
- dNone of the aboveAnswer
Explanation
Option D is correct because none of the statements is incorrect; all three accurately detail the features, purpose, and launching partners of the CRIIIO 4 GOOD program. Option A: Statements I and II are factually correct as the initiative comprises eight cricket-based animation modules designed to teach life skills and foster gender equality. Option B: Statement III is factually correct because the program was indeed rolled out jointly by the International Cricket Council, UNICEF, and the Board of Control for Cricket in India. Option C: Statements I and III are accurate descriptions, making their selection as incorrect statements invalid.
- Q343Launches: schemes, missions and firsts
'Sangam : Digital Twin', recently seen in the news, is an initiative of which Department of India ?
- aDepartment of TelecommunicationsAnswer
- bWestern Naval Command
- cEastern Naval Command
- dDepartment of Science and Technology
Explanation
Option A is correct because Sangam : Digital Twin is a collaborative initiative launched in February 2024 by the Department of Telecommunications to integrate telecom data, digital twin technology, and artificial intelligence for holistic infrastructure planning. Option B: Western Naval Command is an operational naval formation and has no involvement in launching this public infrastructure digital initiative. Option C: Eastern Naval Command is an Indian Navy command dedicated to maritime defence, not civil telecommunications infrastructure. Option D: Department of Science and Technology supports scientific research generally, but this specific call for expression of interest belongs to the Department of Telecommunications.
- Q344Launches: schemes, missions and firsts
Which among the following acts as a nodal agency for sourcing of the Aarogya Maitri Cubes developed indigenously under Project BHISHM ?
- aHLL Lifecare LimitedAnswer
- bIndian Drugs and Pharmaceuticals Limited
- cEmergent Medi-Tech India Pvt Limited
- dBiosurge Healthcare India Pvt Limited
Explanation
Option A is correct because HLL Lifecare Limited, a central public sector undertaking under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, was designated as the nodal procurement and sourcing agency for the portable Aarogya Maitri Cubes developed under Project BHISHM. Option B: Indian Drugs and Pharmaceuticals Limited is incorrect because it is a pharmaceutical manufacturing public sector unit and is not the procurement agency for Project BHISHM equipment. Option C: Emergent Medi-Tech India Pvt Limited is incorrect because it is a private distributor, not the nominated central nodal agency. Option D: Biosurge Healthcare India Pvt Limited is incorrect because it has no official nodal mandate from the government for sourcing these disaster response cubes.
- Q345Launches: schemes, missions and firsts
Consider the following statements regarding 'CRIIIO 4 GOOD': I. CRIIIO 4 GOOD is a series of 8 cricket-based animation films. II. CRIIIO 4 GOOD includes new online, life skill learning modules to promote gender equality among girls and boys. III. CRIIIO 4 GOOD was launched by the International Cricket Council, UNICEF and the Board of Control for Cricket in India. Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
- aI and II
- bIII only
- cI and III
- dNone of the above.Answer
Explanation
Option D is correct because all three statements are true regarding CRIIIO 4 GOOD, meaning none of the given statements is incorrect. Number of animation films: 8 cricket-based films Key focus: Online life skills learning modules to promote gender equality among boys and girls Joint partners: International Cricket Council, UNICEF, and Board of Control for Cricket in India Option A: Statements I and II are accurate statements about the film count and core curriculum. Option B: Statement III accurately names the ICC, UNICEF, and BCCI as the organizing partners. Option C: Statements I and III are factual, so they cannot be selected as incorrect.
- Q346Launches: schemes, missions and firsts
Which among the following is the first country in the world to launch the Malaria vaccine for children into its routine national immunization services ?
- aBotswana
- bCape Verde
- cCameroonAnswer
- dDemocratic Republic of the Congo
Explanation coming soon.
- Q347Launches: schemes, missions and firsts
India's first indigenous Hydrogen fuel cell ferry, flagged off by the Prime Minister of India, was built by :
- aHindustan Shipyard Limited
- bMazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited
- cHooghly Dock & Port Engineers Limited
- dCochin Shipyard LimitedAnswer
Explanation
Option D is correct because Cochin Shipyard Limited built India's first indigenous hydrogen fuel cell catamaran passenger ferry under the Harit Nauka initiative, which was inaugurated in February 2024. Option A: is located in Visakhapatnam and mainly constructs bulk carriers, offshore patrol vessels, and submarines. Option B: is located in Mumbai and primarily builds warships, destroyers, and submarines for the Indian Navy. Option C: is located in Kolkata and was not involved in the design or manufacture of this hydrogen vessel.
- Q348Launches: schemes, missions and firsts
Which among the following is the world's first country to propose a tax for agricultural emissions to achieve the emission reduction target by 2050 ?
- aNew ZealandAnswer
- bMexico
- cBrazil
- dArgentina
Explanation
Option A is correct because New Zealand became the first country in the world to announce a legislation plan to tax greenhouse gas emissions from livestock, such as methane from burps and nitrous oxide from urine, to achieve its net-zero emissions target by 2050. Option B: Mexico has not proposed or enacted a dedicated tax on agricultural livestock emissions. Option C: Brazil is a major global agricultural producer but has not introduced a direct levy on agricultural emissions. Option D: Argentina has not proposed an agricultural emissions tax for its livestock sector.
- Q349Launches: schemes, missions and firsts
Identify the company that launched 'Pratham' which is the world's first no-code computer vision platform :
- aAssert AIAnswer
- bMicrosoft Inc
- cGoogle
- dDell Technologies
Explanation
Option A is correct because Assert AI, a Mumbai-based computer vision company, launched Pratham as the world's first no-code computer vision platform to enable end users to build visual artificial intelligence models without writing software code. Option B: Microsoft Inc provides enterprise computer vision through Azure Cognitive Services, not under the brand name Pratham. Option C: Google offers AutoML Vision and Vertex AI rather than a platform called Pratham. Option D: Dell Technologies focuses on hardware and enterprise infrastructure solutions rather than this specific proprietary no-code platform.
- Q350Launches: schemes, missions and firsts
Which of the following is the first country in the world to propose taxing agricultural emissions to achieve the emission-neutral target by 2050?
- aNew ZealandAnswer
- bMexico
- cBrazil
- dArgentina
Explanation
Option A is correct because New Zealand became the first country to formulate a plan to tax agricultural emissions from livestock burps and manure in an effort to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Option B: Mexico is incorrect because Mexico has not introduced or proposed a tax specifically targeted at farm animal emissions. Option C: Brazil is incorrect because Brazil, despite having a massive cattle herd, has never proposed an agricultural emissions tax. Option D: Argentina is incorrect because it has not proposed taxing biogenic methane or nitrous oxide emissions from agriculture.
- Q351Launches: schemes, missions and firsts
Which country's Prime Minister was the first Pacific leader to address the Australian Parliament?
- aPhilippines
- bMarshall Islands
- cFiji
- dPapua New GuineaAnswer
Explanation
Option D is correct because Prime Minister James Marape of Papua New Guinea became the first leader from a Pacific island nation to address a joint sitting of the Parliament of Australia. Dignitary: James Marape Country: Papua New Guinea Date: 8 February 2024 Option A: Philippines belongs to Southeast Asia rather than the Pacific Island Forum community. Option B: Marshall Islands has not had a head of government address the Australian Parliament. Option C: Fiji maintains deep diplomatic ties with Australia but its leader was not the first Pacific leader to address its parliament.
- Q352Launches: schemes, missions and firsts
Who built India's first indigenous hydrogen fuel cell ferry, which was inaugurated by the Prime Minister of India?
- aHindustan Shipyard Limited
- bMazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited
- cHooghly Dock and Port Engineers Limited
- dCochin Shipyard LimitedAnswer
Explanation
Option D is correct because Cochin Shipyard Limited constructed India's first indigenous hydrogen fuel cell catamaran ferry under the Harit Nauka initiative. Option A: Hindustan Shipyard Limited was not awarded the development of this hydrogen fuel cell catamaran. Option B: Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited builds conventional naval combatants and submarines rather than this inland ferry. Option C: Hooghly Dock and Port Engineers Limited did not design or manufacture this hydrogen passenger vessel.
- Q353Launches: schemes, missions and firsts
Which of the following is the first country to introduce a malaria vaccine developed for children into its routine national immunization services?
- aBotswana
- bCape Verde
- cCameroonAnswer
- dDemocratic Republic of the Congo
Explanation
Option C is correct because Cameroon became the first country in the world to integrate the RTS,S malaria vaccine into its routine childhood national immunization program in January 2024, following earlier pilot programs. Option A: did not lead the routine national rollout of the RTS,S vaccine. Option B: was certified malaria-free by the WHO in early 2024 and does not need childhood malaria vaccine rollouts. Option D: joined the malaria vaccine rollout later than Cameroon.
- Q354Launches: schemes, missions and firsts
Identify the regions in India newly added to the list of Ramsar Sites on the occasion of World Wetlands Day 2024: I. Karaivetti Bird Sanctuary II. Thol Lake Wildlife Sanctuary III. Pichavaram Mangroves IV. Magadi Kere Conservation Reserve V. Khijadiya Wildlife Sanctuary. Choose the correct answer using the codes given below:
- aI and III only
- bII and IV only
- cI and IV onlyAnswer
- dI and V only
Explanation
Option C is correct because Karaivetti Bird Sanctuary (Tamil Nadu) and Magadi Kere Conservation Reserve (Karnataka) were among the five new wetlands declared as Ramsar Sites on World Wetlands Day, 2 February 2024. Thol Lake Wildlife Sanctuary: designated in 2021 Pichavaram Mangroves: designated in 2022 Khijadiya Wildlife Sanctuary: designated in 2022 Karaivetti Bird Sanctuary: designated in February 2024 Magadi Kere Conservation Reserve: designated in February 2024 Option A: Pichavaram Mangroves is incorrect because it was added in 2022. Option B: Thol Lake Wildlife Sanctuary is incorrect because it was added in 2021. Option D: Khijadiya Wildlife Sanctuary is incorrect because it was added in 2022.
- Q355Launches: schemes, missions and firsts
Which of the following in India have been designated as 'Hope Spots' by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and Mission Blue?
- aLakshadweep Islands and Ramanur Deora Island
- bAndaman Nicobar Islands and Keemar Laman Island
- cAndaman Nicobar Islands and Diu Island
- dLakshadweep Islands and Andaman Nicobar IslandsAnswer
Explanation
Option D is correct because both the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and the Lakshadweep Islands have been designated as Hope Spots in India by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and Mission Blue due to their critical marine biodiversity. Option A: Ramanur Deora Island is a fictitious name with no existence or Hope Spot recognition. Option B: Keemar Laman Island is an invented name and not a recognised marine site. Option C: Diu Island has not received a Hope Spot designation from IUCN and Mission Blue.
- Q356Launches: schemes, missions and firsts
India's first spy satellite that is set to be launched in a SpaceX rocket was built by :
- aBellatrix Aerospace Private Limited
- bSkyroot Aerospace Private Limited
- cDhruva Space Private Limited
- dTata Advanced Systems LimitedAnswer
Explanation coming soon.
- Q357Launches: schemes, missions and firsts
Who among the following have been selected to be the astronauts on India's first crewed mission to space? I. Wing Commander Shubhanshu Shukla II. Group Captain P. Balakrishnan Nair III. Group Captain Angad Pratap IV. Group Captain Ajit Krishnan V. Group Captain Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
- aI, II, III and V
- bI, III, IV and V
- cI, II, III and IV
- dI, II, IV and VAnswer
Explanation coming soon.
- Q358Launches: schemes, missions and firsts
Which among the following Space agencies has launched its next generation H3 rocket into orbit ?
- aCanadian Space Agency (CSA)
- bIranian Space Agency
- cIsrael Space Agency (ISA)
- dJapan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)Answer
Explanation
Option D is correct because the H3 rocket is a liquid-propellant launch vehicle developed jointly by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries as the successor to the H-IIA. Option A: Canadian Space Agency does not operate an indigenous heavy satellite launch vehicle like H3. Option B: Iranian Space Agency develops the Simorgh and Qased rockets, not the H3. Option C: Israel Space Agency employs the Shavit family of launch vehicles.
- Q359Launches: schemes, missions and firsts
Consider the following statements about 'Women Engineering Satellite' (WESAT): I. WESAT is the first Indian satellite completely designed and developed by women students of Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Technology for Women, Kerala. II. WESAT was launched on January 1, 2024, as part of the secondary payload with the PSLV-C58/XPOSAT mission. III. WESAT is intended to study how rainfall recharges groundwater in rural areas of India. Which of the above statements are correct?
- aI and II onlyAnswer
- bII and III only
- cI and III only
- dAll of the above
Explanation
Option A is correct because statements I and II accurately describe WESAT, whereas statement III is incorrect regarding its payload objective. Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Technology for Women developed WESAT Launch date was January 1, 2024 Launch vehicle was PSLV-C58 carrying XPoSat Primary payload objective is measuring solar irradiance and ultraviolet radiation Option B: This selection includes statement III, which incorrectly states that the satellite studies rainfall and rural groundwater recharge. Option C: This selection includes statement III, which misrepresents the satellite's solar ultraviolet observation mission. Option D: This selection is incorrect because statement III is false.
- Q360Launches: schemes, missions and firsts
Which of the following acts as the nodal agency for procuring the indigenously developed Arogya Maitri Cube under Project BHISHM?
- aHLL Life Care LimitedAnswer
- bIndian Drugs and Pharmaceuticals Limited
- cEmergent Medi-Tech India Private Limited
- dBioSpace Walker India Private Limited
Explanation
Option A is correct because HLL Lifecare Limited, a public sector enterprise under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, serves as the designated nodal agency responsible for procuring the indigenously designed Arogya Maitri Cube portable hospital units under Project BHISHM. Option B: Indian Drugs and Pharmaceuticals Limited manufactures pharmaceuticals and is not the designated procurement agency for Project BHISHM. Option C: Emergent Medi-Tech India Private Limited is an unrelated commercial entity not tasked with this government procurement role. Option D: BioSpace Walker India Private Limited is a fictitious entity in the context of Project BHISHM.
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