B
Explanation: Belarusian athletes returned to participate, Russian athletes continue to be suspended.
10. On May 9th, 10th day of Victory Day is related to:
A. End of Cold War
B. Russian Revolution
D. The presence of the Wall between the Soviet Union and the rest of the world
D. Formation of USSR
Correct Answer: C
The reason for celebrating Victory Day is 1945: the Soviet Union's victory over the Nazis.
11. Which of the following is not associated with the "Cyber-suraksha.ai" task force set up by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)?
A. Agriculture technology
B. Space security
C. Cybersecurity risks based on Artificial Intelligence (AI)
D. Digital taxation
Correct Answer: C
Task force is responsible for assessing the threats to cyber security arising from advanced AI systems.
12. (Application-Based)
What are the reasons why retail investors are increasingly signing up on the RBI Retail Direct platform?
B. Greater consumption of goods and services.C. A rise in the exchange rate.
B. Easier cryptocurrency access
A. Better chances of profiting from higher interest rates in the future.B. Lower risk that the government will default on its debt.
F. Collectibles, such as antiques
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The platform will allow direct participation in government securities which are relatively safer investments.
With whom did CRISIL have a joint revision of India's GDP growth projection for FY27 to 6%?
A. IMF
B. World Bank
C. S&P Global Market Intelligence
D. Moody’s
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: India's growth came down due to a joint downward revision by S&P Global Market Intelligence and CRISIL.
14. Kumar Mangalam Birla has become Non-Executive Chairman of:
A. Airtel
B. Reliance Jio
C. Vodafone Idea
D. BSNL
Correct Answer: C
Vodafone Idea named Kumar Mangalam Birla as Non-Executive Chairman.
15. DRDO has tested the weapon system TARA along with:
A. Indian Navy
Indian Coast Guard (B)
C. Indian Air Force
D. Indian Army
Correct Answer: C
About the Tactical Advanced Range Augmentation (TARA) weapon: It was jointly tested by DRDO and Indian Air Force.
The first Urban Testbed and Aerosol Observatory was set up in:
A. Bengaluru
B. Pune
C. Chennai
D. Hyderabad
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The observatory for atmospheric and climate research was set up by IITM in Chennai.
17. IIT Madras Global Research Foundation announced its first international centre in:
A. London
B. Singapore
C. Menlo Park
D. Dubai