| 9. | The US retained the terrorist designation of which of the following organizations? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: The US administration has reviewed and retained the Foreign Terrorist Organisation (FTO) designation for the Lashkar-e-Tayyiba along with seven other groups including the Pakistan-based Lashkar-i-Jhangvi and ISIL Sinai Peninsula. |
| 10. | In which of the following states a memorial will be constructed to acknowledge the contributions of Major Bob Khathing? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: The Arunachal Pradesh government will build a memorial to acknowledge the contributions of Major Bob Khathing, a Tangkhul Naga from Manipur, for formally bringing Tawang under India's administrative control in 1951 when the threat from neighbouring China loomed large over the frontier state. |
| 11. | Which organisation has launched the CollabCAD software to provide a total engineering solution for students? |
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Answer: Option D Explanation: The National Informatics Centre and Central Board of Secondary Education has launched the CollabCAD Software to provide a total engineering solution for students and Faculty of Engineering Graphics Curriculum. |
| 12. | Who has received the SKOCH Challenger Award? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: The Minister of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) Arjun Munda has received the coveted "SKOCH Challenger Award. |
| 13. | What is the theme of the Aero India-21? |
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Answer: Option A Explanation: The theme of the Aero India-21 is "Runway to a Billion Opportunities", in keeping with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision for Atmanirbhar Bharat. |
| 14. | Who has inked an agreement with the Thales to work on the air defence system? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: The Thales and state-run Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) have signed an agreement to work in partnership on an air defence system with the support of the Indian and British governments. |
