Question: What is the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) used for in India?
A) Measuring the inflation rate in the economy
B) Calculating the country’s foreign exchange reserves
C) Measuring the performance and growth of industrial sectors
D) Evaluating the agricultural output of the nation
Answer: C) Measuring the performance and growth of industrial sectors
India’s Index of Industrial Production (IIP) rose 2.9% year-on-year in February 2025, showing moderate growth compared to 5.0% in January
India’s Index of Industrial Production (IIP) rose 2.9% year-on-year in February 2025, showing moderate growth compared to 5.0% in January
Q. What is ‘Gaurav’ successfully tested by DRDO in April 2025?
A. A hypersonic missile
B. A long-range glide bomb
C. A drone surveillance system
D. A satellite launch vehicle
Answer: B. A long-range glide bomb
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted release trials of the Long-Range Glide Bomb ‘Gaurav’ from a Su-30 MKI aircraft on 12 April 2025.
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted release trials of the Long-Range Glide Bomb ‘Gaurav’ from a Su-30 MKI aircraft on 12 April 2025.
Q. Who is regarded as India’s first female teacher?
A. Rani Lakshmi Bai
B. Savitribai Phule
C. Annie Besant
D. Sarojini Naidu
Answer: B) Savitribai Phule
Social Reformer Mahatma Jyotirao Phule Jayanti, observed annually on April 11. His wife, Savitribai Phule, was India’s first female teacher.
Social Reformer Mahatma Jyotirao Phule Jayanti, observed annually on April 11. His wife, Savitribai Phule, was India’s first female teacher.
Q. What epic features Lord Hanuman as a central character?
A. Mahabharata
B. Vedas
C. Ramayana
D. Upanishads
Answer: C. Ramayana
Hanuman Jayanti, celebrated on April 12, marks the birth anniversary of Lord Hanuman, a symbol of devotion, strength, and courage in Hindu mythology.
Hanuman Jayanti, celebrated on April 12, marks the birth anniversary of Lord Hanuman, a symbol of devotion, strength, and courage in Hindu mythology.