Q.: Which organization developed India’s first reusable hybrid rocket ‘RHUMI-1’?
A) ISRO
B) DRDO
C) Space Zone India
D) NASA
Answer
Answer: C) Space Zone India
RHUMI-1 Rocket Launch: India launched its first reusable hybrid rocket ‘RHUMI-1’ from Thiruvidandhai, Chennai, on 24th August 2024. The rocket was developed by Tamil Nadu-based Space Zone India in collaboration with the Martin Group.
Q.: When and where will the 2024 Paralympic Games be held?
A) July 24 to August 9, 2024, in Tokyo
B) August 28 to September 8, 2024, in Paris
C) September 1 to September 15, 2024, in London
D) August 15 to August 25, 2024, in Los Angeles
Answer
Ans : B) August 28 to September 8, 2024, in Paris
The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games will be held from August 28 to September 8, 2024.
Q.: How many new districts have been created in the Union Territory of Ladakh by the Central Government?
A) 3
B) 4
C) 5
D) 6
Answer
Answer: C) 5
The Central government announced the formation of five new districts in the Union Territory of Ladakh: Zanskar, Drass, Sham, Nubra, and Changthang. At present, Ladakh has two districts; Leh and Kargil.
Q.: Krishna Janmashtami is observed on which day of the dark fortnight in the month of Bhadrapada?
A) First day (Pratipada)
B) Fifth day (Panchami)
C) Eighth day (Ashtami)
D) Fifteenth day (Amavasya)
Answer
Ans : C) Eighth day (Ashtami)
Krishna Janmashtami is observed on the eighth day (Ashtami) of the dark fortnight in the month of Bhadrapada, which usually falls in August or September.