c) Manned Mars mission
d) Moon rover launch
Answer b) Sample Return Mission
Explanation: According to a plan by the US space agency, the samples from Mars are to be returned for in-depth testing on the Earth.
INS Aravali - Indian Navy Strategic Base
Q1. Where was INS Aravali commissioned?
a) Mumbai
b) Kochi
c) Gurugram
d) Visakhapatnam
Answer: c) Gurugram
Explanation: INS Aravali strategic information base commissioned at Gurugram.
Q2. The base supports the majority of which functions?
a) Shipbuilding
b) Command, Control, Communications, Intelligence (C3I)
c) Weapon testing
d) Submarine docking
Answer: b) Command, Control, Communications, Intelligence C3I
Explanation: INS Aravali enhances communication and intelligence systems of Navy.
Q3. What is the Motto of INS Aravali?
a) Security through Strength
b) Maritime Security through Collaboration
c) Defence First
d) Ocean Power for India
Answer: b) Maritime Security through Joint Action
Explanation: The base is putting an emphasis on partnerships for maritime security under this motto.
India Tests Isobutanol-Diesel Blends
Q1. What percent of isobutanol is being tested with diesel in India?
a) 5%
b) 10%
c) 15%
d) 20%
Answer: b) 10%
Explanation: India is experimenting with 10% isobutanol-diesel blends to increase the use of biofuels.
Q2. Why is Butanol preferred over Ethanol for diesel blending?
a) Cheaper than ethanol
b) Increased energy density and less corrosive
c) Made entirely of sugar cane
d) Requires no processing
Answer: b) Higher energy density, less corrosive
Explanation: Isobutanol is more compatible with diesel engines as compared to ethanol.
Q3. Which policy is favorable to biofuel diversification of India?
a) National Green Policy
b) National Biofuel Policy 2018
c) Renewable Fuel Mission 2020
d) Energy Efficiency Act 2019
Answer: b) National Biofuel policy 2018
Explanation: The policy of 2018 is for promoting alternative fuels such as isobutanol.
Albania Appoints Minister for Artificial Intelligence
Q1. What is the name of the AI Minister of Albania?
a) Driella
b) Diella
c) Aira
d) Sofia
Answer: b) Diella
Explanation: Albanian government appointed "Diella" an AI system as Minister for procurement.
Q2. What is Diella's most important responsibility?
a) Defence strategy
b) Procurement, public and anti-corruption
c) Foreign diplomacy
d) Tax collection
Answer: b)buying public and fight