Article 1: STAR Supersonic Target Missile.
What is the main aim of STAR supersonic target missile?
a) To act as the main air-to-air strike missile of India.
b) To model the modern cruise and anti-ship missiles in order to simulate real-life military training.
c) To substitute missiles made by foreign countries in the Indian strategic arsenal.
d) To show the neighbors the offensive potential of India.

Purpose: b) To train modern cruise and anti-ship missiles in real military simulation.
Explanation: According to the article, STAR was intended to replicate the modern cruise- and anti-ship missile signature to provide the armed forces with the high-stress training conditions and sharpen their detection and intercept capabilities.

What is the propulsion system of the STAR missile in the supersonic cruise phase?
a) Solid Rocket Booster
b) Turbojet Engine
c) Liquid-Fuel Ramjet (LFRJ)
d) Scramjet Engine

Response: c) Liquid-Fuel Ramjet (LFRJ).
Rationale: The article indicates quite plainly a two-stage propulsion plan: a solid rocket booster to achieve the initial launch, and a liquid-fuel ramjet (LFRJ) to sustain supersonic cruise.

Chennai to Host 5 th Coast Guard Global Summit (2027).

Q1. The 5th Coast Guard Global Summit (CGGS) will take place in 2027 and is to be held at:
a) Kochi
b) Chennai
c) Rome
d) Mumbai

 Answer: b) Chennai
 Explanation: The CGGS will be held in Chennai, India, to celebrate 50 years of the Indian Coast Guard, with special emphasis put on maritime security and environment.

Q2. The 4 th Coast Guard Global Summit (2025) has been conducted in:
a) Paris
b) Rome
c) New Delhi
d) Tokyo

 Answer: b) Rome
 Explanation: The 4th edition will take place in Rome in 2025 and will be attended by 115 countries.

Article 1 : International Recognition of Palestine - Foreign Policy Block of 2025

Q1. In 2025, which of the following countries recognised the State of Palestine as an official country?
a) United States and Germany
b) France, United Kingdom, Canada and Australia
c) Israel and Japan
d) China and Russia
Answer: bjj) France, UK, Canada and australia
Explanation: These nations had joined earlier recognitions of Portugal, Belgium, Luxembourg, Malta, Andorra and Monaco.

Q2. What international law convention sets the requirements for statehood?
a) Geneva Convention, 1949
b) Montevideo Convention, 1933
c) Hague Convention, 1907
d) UN Charter, 1945
Answer: b.Montevideo Convention, 1933
Explanation: Needs defined territory, people, government and capability to engage in relations.

1. Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025

Q1. Who launched the Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025?
a) Narendra Modi
b) Dharmendra Pradhan ?
c) Rajnath Singh
d) Nirmala Sitharaman
Explanation: The Union Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, initiated the Buildathon 2025.

Q2. Which of the following is not one of the four core themes of the Buildathon?
a) Vocal for Local
b) Atmanirbhar Bharat
c) Swadeshi
d) Digital India ?
Explanation: The four themes are Vocal for Local, Atmanirbhar Bharat, Swadeshi, and Samriddhi.

• What is the overall goal of the SPREE-2025 scheme of ESIC?
  • a) To minimize court battles in labor disputes.
  • b) To encourage employers and employees to volunteer to be registered.
  • c) To raise the wage ceiling by ESIC.
  • d) Privatize social security.
  • Response: b) To facilitate voluntary enrollment of employers and employees.
• When will the SPREE-2025 scheme be in effect?
  • a) 31 March 2026
  • b) 31 December 2025
  • c) 30 September 2026
  • d) 1 January 2026
  • Answer: b) 31 December 2025