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Unit I — General Science
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Question 1
Which launch vehicle was used by ISRO to successfully launch the INSAT-3DS meteorological satellite in February 2024?
APSLV-C58
BGSLV-F14
CLVM3-M4
DSSLV-D3
✅ Correct Answer
GSLV-F14
📖 Explanation
ISRO successfully launched the meteorological satellite INSAT-3DS using the GSLV-F14 rocket from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota.
Question 2
What is the name of the mission under which DRDO successfully conducted the first flight test of the indigenously developed Agni-5 missile with Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle (MIRV) technology?
AMission Divyastra
BMission Shakti
CMission Gaganyaan
DMission Astra
✅ Correct Answer
Mission Divyastra
📖 Explanation
Under 'Mission Divyastra' in March 2024, India successfully tested the Agni-5 missile equipped with MIRV technology, joining an elite group of nations.
With the addition of Karaivetti Bird Sanctuary and Longwood Shola Reserve Forest in 2024, what is the total number of Ramsar sites in Tamil Nadu, making it the highest in India?
A14
B16
C18
D20
✅ Correct Answer
16
📖 Explanation
With the designation of Karaivetti Bird Sanctuary and Longwood Shola in 2024, Tamil Nadu has 16 Ramsar sites, which is the highest for any state in India.
Question 2
Which agricultural product from Thoothukudi district of Tamil Nadu recently received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag for its unique quality and taste?
AAuthoor Betel Leaves
BChedibutta Saree
CMarthandam Honey
DManamadurai Pottery
✅ Correct Answer
Authoor Betel Leaves
📖 Explanation
Authoor Betel Leaves from Thoothukudi district, known for its unique spicy and sweet taste, was awarded the Geographical Indication (GI) tag.
Which public outreach scheme was launched by the Tamil Nadu government in March 2024 to track and review the implementation of various welfare schemes directly from the beneficiaries?
AMakkalai Thedi Maruthuvam
BIllam Thedi Kalvi
CNeengal Nalama
DPudhumai Penn
✅ Correct Answer
Neengal Nalama
📖 Explanation
The 'Neengal Nalama' (Are you well) scheme is a public outreach initiative launched to review the reach and feedback of welfare schemes directly from the citizens.
Question 2
According to the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, what is the maximum punishment for organized crimes related to paper leaks?
AUp to 3 years imprisonment and 10 lakh fine
BUp to 5 years imprisonment and 50 lakh fine
CUp to 10 years imprisonment and 1 crore fine
DLife imprisonment
✅ Correct Answer
Up to 10 years imprisonment and 1 crore fine
📖 Explanation
The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, prescribes a maximum of 10 years imprisonment and a minimum fine of Rs 1 crore for organized paper leak crimes.
Which digital platform was proposed by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in 2024 to facilitate frictionless, end-to-end digital credit delivery, especially for rural and farm loans?
AUnified Payments Interface (UPI)
BUnified Lending Interface (ULI)
CUnified Credit Gateway (UCG)
DDigital India Credit (DIC)
✅ Correct Answer
Unified Lending Interface (ULI)
📖 Explanation
The RBI introduced the Unified Lending Interface (ULI) to enable frictionless credit delivery by facilitating seamless flow of digital information from data providers to lenders.
Question 2
Under the 'Kalaignar Kanavu Illam' scheme launched by the Tamil Nadu government, what is the target year to make the state hut-free by constructing 8 lakh concrete houses?
A2026
B2028
C2030
D2035
✅ Correct Answer
2030
📖 Explanation
The Tamil Nadu government launched the 'Kalaignar Kanavu Illam' scheme with an aim to make the state hut-free by building 8 lakh concrete houses by 2030.
In which district of Tamil Nadu is the Vembakottai archaeological site located, where the third phase of excavation was commenced in 2024?
ASivagangai
BVirudhunagar
CThoothukudi
DMadurai
✅ Correct Answer
Virudhunagar
📖 Explanation
Vembakottai is a significant archaeological site located on the banks of the Vaippar river in Virudhunagar district, where multiple phases of excavations have yielded ancient artifacts.
Question 2
In which district of Tamil Nadu is the ancient archaeological site of Vembakottai located, where active excavations have yielded various historical artifacts in recent phases?
ASivagangai
BVirudhunagar
CPudukkottai
DThoothukudi
✅ Correct Answer
Virudhunagar
📖 Explanation
Vembakottai is a prominent archaeological site located on the banks of the Vaippar river in the Virudhunagar district of Tamil Nadu.
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