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Q.1) Who collaborated with ISRO’s Satish Dhawan Space Centre to develop the world’s largest 10-tonne propellant mixer?
(a) Indian Institute of Science
(b) Central Manufacturing Technology Institute
(c) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
(d) Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
Q.2) What is the government’s target for textiles exports by 2030?
(a) Three lakh crore rupees
(b) Five lakh crore rupees
(c) Nine lakh crore rupees
(d) Ten lakh crore rupees
Q.3) What was the purpose of the WAVES 2025 outreach program at the Berlin Film Festival?
(a) To showcase India’s space achievements
(b) To promote Indian textiles
(c) To showcase India’s blend of ancient heritage and modern technology
(d) To promote Indian cuisine
Q.4) Who achieved the milestone of sailing past Cape Horn during the ‘Sagar Parikrama II’ expedition?
(a) Lieutenant Commander Dilna K and Lieutenant Commander Rupa A
(b) Captain Rajesh Sharma and Commander Vikram Singh
(c) Lieutenant Priya Nair and Commander Anil Kumar
(d) Lieutenant Commander Anjali Gupta and Lieutenant Commander Ravi Verma
Q.5) Who became the first person to run a half-marathon in under 57 minutes?
(a) Eliud Kipchoge
(b) Mo Farah
(c) Jacob Kiplimo
(d) Haile Gebrselassie
Q.6) Which Indian athlete broke the national record in the indoor Men’s 3000 metres?
(a) Neeraj Chopra
(b) Gulveer Singh
(c) Surendra Singh
(d) Milkha Singh
Q.7) Where was the closing ceremony of 38th National Games conducted?
(a) Dehradun
(b) Haridwar
(c) Nainital
(d) Haldwani
Answer:
Ans.1(b), The Central Manufacturing Technology Institute collaborated with ISRO’s Satish Dhawan Space Centre to develop the mixer.
Ans.2(c), The government aims to increase the textiles exports to nine lakh crore rupees by 2030.
Ans.3(c), The session served as a platform to showcase India’s unique blend of ancient heritage and modern technological advancements.
Ans.4(a), Lieutenant Commander Dilna K and Lieutenant Commander Rupa A sailed past Cape Horn, earning the title of ‘Cape Horners.’
Ans.5(c), Jacob Kiplimo from Uganda made history by running the half-marathon in 56 minutes, 42 seconds.
Ans.6(b), Gulveer Singh broke the national record in the indoor Men’s 3000 metres at the David Hemery Invitational meet.
Ans.7(d), concluding ceremony of the 38th National Games was conduted in Haldwani, Uttarakhand, Home minister Shri Amit Shah addressed the ceremony.