?
A. Justice D.Y. Chandrachud
B. Justice Sanjiv Khanna
C. Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari
D. Justice S. Ravindra Bhat
✅ Answer: C. Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari
Explanation:
President Droupadi Murmu appointed Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari as the Chief Justice of the Madras High Court under Article 217 of the Constitution .
Defence & Strategic Affairs
Q15. The Indian Navy sail training ship that recently arrived in Colombo is:
A. INS Vikrant
B. INS Tarangini
C. INS Sudarshini
D. INS Kolkata
✅ Answer: B. INS Tarangini
Explanation:
INS Tarangini , the Indian Navy’s sail training vessel, arrived in Colombo after completing training for Sri Lankan naval trainees .
Technology & Innovation
Q16. Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) signed an MoU with which startup to develop satellite payload technologies?
A. Skyroot Aerospace
B. Bellatrix Aerospace
C. Agnikul Cosmos
D. Pixxel
✅ Answer: B. Bellatrix Aerospace
Explanation:
BEL partnered with Bellatrix Aerospace , a Bengaluru-based space startup, to develop satellite propulsion systems and payload technologies .
Q17. IBM launched its first Sangam Infrastructure Innovation Center in which city?
A. Hyderabad
B. Bengaluru
C. Pune
D. Gurugram
✅ Answer: B. Bengaluru
Explanation:
IBM launched the Sangam Infrastructure Innovation Center at its India Systems Development Lab in Bengaluru to advance AI and hybrid cloud infrastructure .
Strategic Security
Q18. The Minuteman III missile recently tested by the US is a:
A. Cruise missile
B. Intercontinental ballistic missile
C. Anti-satellite missile
D. Hypersonic missile
✅ Answer: B. Intercontinental ballistic missile
Explanation:
The LGM-30G Minuteman III is a nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) tested by the US Air Force Global Strike Command .
Culture & Heritage
Q19. The Indian Culture Portal Version 2.0 was launched by which ministry?
A. Ministry of Tourism
B. Ministry of Culture
C. Ministry of Education
D. Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
✅ Answer: B. Ministry of Culture
Explanation:
The Ministry of Culture launched ICP Version 2.0 to provide digital access to India’s cultural heritage resources .
Important Days
Q20. International Women’s Day is observed globally on:
A. March 5
B. March 6
C. March 7
D. March 8
✅ Answer: D. March 8
Explanation:
International Women’s Day is celebrated on 8 March every year to recognize women's achievements and promote gender equality.
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