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On which day is Fire Martyrs' Day observed every year?
[A] April 14
[B] April 24
[C] April 21
[D] April 17
Correct Answer: A [April 14]
Notes:
National Fire Service Day commemorates the 71 Fire Service personnel who lost their lives during an unfortunate and massive explosion at Mumbai dockyard on April 14, 1944. On this day, everyone gives tribute to all those brave firefighters
Which countries have recently announced their intention to join NATO?
[A] Indonesia
[B] France
[C] Sweden Finland
[D] Saudi Arabia
Correct Answer: C [Sweden Finland]
Notes:
Britannica Dictionary definition of NATO. North Atlantic Treaty Organization. NATO is an organization of countries that have agreed to provide military support to each other. It includes many European countries as well as the U.S. and Canada.
Which college is ranked fourth nationally in the Autonomous College Rankings by Education World?
[A] Madras Christian College
[B] Loyola College
[C] Chennai State College
[D] Stella Maris college
Correct Answer: C [Chennai State College]
Notes:
College (Presidency College) is located in the Chennai district of Tamil Nadu. This college is said to be the forerunner of the University of Chennai. The college was founded in 1840 by Higher Burton Powell, a professor of mathematics.
From which country does India get the second batch of S-400 missile device?
[A] United States
[B] England
[C] Russia
[D] France
Correct Answer: C [Russia]
Notes:
The S-400 went into service on 28 April 2007. The first battalion of the newest surface-to-air missile systems assumed combat duty on 6 August.
Where was the Indian Medical Association Conference held?
[A] Kolkata
[B] Gujarat
[C] Jaipur
[D] New Delhi
Correct Answer: C [Jaipur]
Notes:
Indian Medical Association is the only representative, national voluntary organisation of Doctors of Modern Scientific System of Medicine, which looks after the interest of doctors as well as the well being of the community at large.
In which area does Mal Tari livestock?
[A] Peninsula Region
[B] Kutch region Gujarat
[C] The Himalayas
[D] Indo Gangetic region
Correct Answer: B [Kutch region Gujarat]
Notes:
The Kutch region of Gujarat is sometimes described as India's "wild west." This immense stretch of largely barren and harsh desert landscape apparently spans more than 40,000 square kilometers, and is one of the country's largest districts.
To which university was the Central Government awarded the District Green Champion Award?
[A] University of Delhi
[B] University of Pondicherry
[C] Anna University
[D] Indian Institute of Technology
Correct Answer: B [University of Pondicherry]
Notes:
Awarded for demonstrating a commitment to environmental stewardship through publication of the first NIEHS Sustainability Report.
What was the name of the first Scorpion submarine?
[A] INS Khanderi
[B] INS Calvary
[C] INS Vela
[D] INS Karanj
Correct Answer: B [INS Calvary]
Notes:
INS Kalvari (S21) is the first of the six indigenous Scorpène-class submarines currently in service with the Indian Navy. It is a diesel-electric attack submarine which is designed by DCNS (French naval defence and energy company) and was manufactured at Mazagon Dock Limited in Mumbai.
Name the political warship that sank at sea?
[A] Nehir
[B] Watson
[C] Moscow
[D] Yukon
Correct Answer: C [Moscow]
Notes:
Russia has insisted the reason for the sinking was a fire, but the US on Friday confirmed Ukraine's account, with a senior defense official saying that the US believes that two Ukrainian Neptune missiles hit the Russian warship
When is Transgender Day celebrated?
[A] April 18
[B] April 17
[C] April 15
[D] April 16
Correct Answer: C [April 15]
Notes:
Transgender Day of Remembrance was founded in 1999 by a small group, including Gwendolyn Ann Smith, to memorialize the murder of transgender woman Rita Hester in Allston, Massachusetts.In 2010, TDoR was observed in over 185 cities throughout more than 20 countries
