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40 questions in Current Affairs.

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Consider the following statements about Mission Sudarshan Chakra of India : 1. It aims to enhance India’s air defence, ballistic missile defence and aerial offensive capabilities. 2. This Mission is being designed to enhance rapid, precise, and powerful defence responses, reinforcing India’s strategic autonomy. 3. One of the aims of this Mission is to cover all public places of India by an expanded nationwide security shield by 2035. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

  1. (a)1, 2 and 3
  2. (b)1 and 2 only
  3. (c)2 and 3 only
  4. (d)1 only
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Official answer(a) 1, 2 and 3

Which of the following statements about 'Exercise Mitra Shakti-2023' are correct ? 1. This was a joint military exercise between India and Bangladesh. 2. It commenced in Aundh (Pune). 3. Joint response during counter-terrorism operations was a goal of this operation. 4. Indian Air Force was a part of this exercise. Select the answer using the code given below :

  1. (a)1, 2 and 3
  2. (b)1, 2 and 4
  3. (c)1, 3 and 4
  4. (d)2, 3 and 4
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Official answer(d) 2, 3 and 4

Consider the following statements : Statement-I : There is instability and worsening security situation in the Sahel region. Statement-II : There have been military takeovers/coups d'état in several countries of the Sahel region in the recent past. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements ?

  1. (a)Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I
  2. (b)Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I
  3. (c)Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
  4. (d)Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct
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Official answer(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I

Which one of the following statements best reflects the issue with Senkaku Islands, sometimes mentioned in the news ?

  1. (a)It is generally believed that they are artificial islands made by a country around South China Sea.
  2. (b)China and Japan engage in maritime disputes over these islands in East China Sea.
  3. (c)A permanent American military base has been set up there to help Taiwan to increase its defence capabilities.
  4. (d)Though International Court of Justice declared them as no man's land, some South-East Asian countries claim them.
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Official answer(b) China and Japan engage in maritime disputes over these islands in East China Sea.

Consider the following pairs : Country : Important reason for being in the news recently 1. Chad — Setting up of permanent military base by China 2. Guinea — Suspension of Constitution and Government by military 3. Lebanon — Severe and prolonged economic depression 4. Tunisia — Suspension of Parliament by President How many pairs given above are correctly matched ?

  1. (a)Only one pair
  2. (b)Only two pairs
  3. (c)Only three pairs
  4. (d)All four pairs
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Official answer(c) Only three pairs

What was the reason for 5 lakh people of Hong Kong to make a demonstration around the middle of 2003?

  1. (a)They were demanding tax relief
  2. (b)They were against the Hong Kong Government's plan to impose an internal security law
  3. (c)They were the members of Falun Gong group who were demanding religious freedom
  4. (d)They were demanding more direct elections in Hong Kong
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Official answer(b) They were against the Hong Kong Government's plan to impose an internal security law