Q1. With reference to GSAT-7R, consider the following statements:
- It is India’s first fully indigenously developed military communication satellite placed in Low Earth Orbit.
- It provides encrypted multi-band communication links across the Indian Ocean Region for the Indian Navy.
- It was launched aboard the LVM3-M5 vehicle from Sriharikota.
How many of the above statements are correct?
a) Only one
b) Only two
c) All three
d) None
Answer: b)
Explanation:
- Statement 1 – Incorrect: GSAT-7R operates in Geostationary Orbit, not Low Earth Orbit.
- Statement 2 – Correct: It ensures secure, encrypted multi-band (UHF, S, C, Ku) communication across the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) for the Indian Navy.
- Statement 3 – Correct: It was launched aboard LVM3-M5 from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota.
Q2. The recently proposed Ramsar Site – Rowmari–Donduwa Wetland Complex is located in which of the following Indian states?
a) West Bengal
b) Odisha
c) Assam
d) Manipur
Answer: c)
Explanation:
The Rowmari–Donduwa Wetland Complex lies within the Laokhowa Wildlife Sanctuary in Nagaon district, Assam, forming part of the Kaziranga–Orang landscape corridor and contributing to Brahmaputra floodplain ecosystem conservation.
Q3. The recently conducted Exercise ‘Trishul 2025’ is a:
a) Tri-services exercise conducted by India alone
b) Bilateral Naval Exercise between India and the USA
c) Multilateral Air Exercise involving QUAD members
d) Army–Air Force joint exercise with France
Answer: a)
Explanation:
Exercise Trishul 2025 is a Tri-services exercise involving the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force, led by the Indian Navy. It tests jointness, interoperability, and network-centric warfare across land, sea, and air domains.
Q4. Which of the following public sector units are major producers of urea in India?
- IFFCO
- KRIBHCO
- NFL
- HURL
Select the correct answer:
a) 1, 2, 3 and 4
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 1, 2 and 4 only
d) 2 and 4 only
Answer: a)
Explanation:
Major urea producers include IFFCO, KRIBHCO, NFL, RCF, Chambal Fertilisers, and the new HURL plants at Gorakhpur, Sindri, and Barauni. These collectively contribute significantly to India’s domestic urea output.
Q5. As per the 7th Central Pay Commission, which of the following was a major reform introduced in India’s pay structure?
a) Performance-linked incentive scheme
b) Variable Dearness Allowance
c) Pay Matrix replacing grade pay system
d) De-linked pension formula
Answer: c)
Explanation:
The 7th CPC introduced the Pay Matrix, replacing the earlier grade pay and pay band system. It simplified pay fixation, rationalized progression, and increased transparency in the central pay structure.
