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Date: 11/08/2025
2. Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched regarding Indian Space Missions and their objectives?
A. Chandrayaan-3: Lunar surface exploration
B. Gaganyaan: Human spaceflight
C. Aditya-L1: Mars atmosphere study
Select the correct answer using the code below:
a) A and B only
b) A, B, and C
c) B and C only
d) A and C only
Current Affairs + NCERT
a
Chandrayaan-3 focuses on lunar exploration, Gaganyaan on human spaceflight. Aditya-L1 is for studying the Sun, not Mars.
4. The 42nd Amendment to the Indian Constitution is significant because it: a) Deleted Fundamental Duties b) Added the words 'Socialist' and 'Secular' to the Preamble c) Abolished the Rajya Sabha d) Abolished the Directive Principles of State Policy
PYQ + NCERT
b
It added 'Socialist' and 'Secular' to the Preamble; did not delete Duties or abolish Rajya Sabha/Directive Principles.
6. The objective of the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) is to:
a) Create a monopoly in e-commerce
b) Enable open, interoperable networks for all digital commerce activities
c) Restrict participation to Indian companies only
d) Replace UPI payments
Current Affairs + Govt Docs
b
ONDC promotes open, interoperable networks for fair and inclusive digital commerce.
8. Which of these Indian rivers forms an estuary at its mouth?
a) Godavari
b) Narmada
c) Yamuna
d) Ganga
PYQ + NCERT
b
Narmada forms an estuary at its mouth, while rivers like Ganga and Godavari form deltas.
10. The ‘Dark Patterns’ reported in news recently relate to:
a) A textile design tradition
b) Deceptive user interface practices
c) A new astronomical phenomenon
d) Water conservation techniques
Current Affairs
b
Dark Patterns' are deceptive digital design practices that mislead users into actions online.
3. Consider the following statements regarding the National Green Hydrogen Mission:
A. It aims to make India a global hub for green hydrogen production.
B. It focuses exclusively on the transport sector.
C. The mission includes incentives for renewable energy integration.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? a) A and C only
b) B only
c) A only
d) A, B and C
Current Affairs
a
The mission's aim is broad, promoting green hydrogen in multiple sectors and incentivizing renewable energy integration, not exclusively transportation.
5. Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with the protection of language, script, and culture of minorities?
a) Article 25
b) Article 29
c) Article 51A
d) Article 370
PYQ + NCERT
b
Article 29 provides for the protection of the interests of minorities regarding their language, script, and culture.
7. Consider the following statements about the Indus Water Treaty:
A. It is an agreement between India and Bangladesh.
B. It allocates waters of the Indus Basin rivers.
C. It was brokered by the World Bank.
Which of the above are correct?
a) B and C only
b) A and B only
c) A and C only
d) All of the above
Current Affairs + NCERT
a
The treaty was signed between India and Pakistan, to allocate Indus Basin waters and was brokered by the World Bank.
9. The 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded for which of the following discoveries?
a) Discovery of gravitational waves
b) Breakthroughs in quantum communication
c) Advancements in solar cell technology
d) Discovery of DNA structure
Current Affairs Aug 2025
b
Nobel Prize in 2025 recognized pioneering work in quantum communication.
11. With reference to the Blue Hole phenomenon, consider the following statements:
A. It is a deep, circular depression found in marine environments
B. It is primarily formed by the dissolution of carbonate rocks.
C. Recently discovered blue holes are significant for marine research.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) A and B only
b) B and C only
c) A, B, and C
d) C only
Current Affairs + NCERT
c
Blue holes are marine sinkholes formed by dissolution of limestone or carbonate rocks and are important for marine research as they may harbor unique species and ancient climate records.