1. The locomotive manufacturing plant inaugurated by PM Modi in May-2025 in Dahod will produce:
A) Diesel engines for freight trains
B) 9,000 HP electric locomotives for domestic & export markets
C) High-speed Vande Bharat trains
D) Metro rail coaches
Answer: B) 9,000 HP electric locomotives for domestic and export markets
Discussion: Major Locomotive Manufacturing Hubs in India:
Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW), West Bengal: This is one of the largest locomotive manufacturers in the world. CLW has been a pioneer in producing electric locomotives for the Indian Railways and has consistently set records for production output. They are at the forefront of manufacturing high-horsepower electric locos, including the 9000 HP WAG-9 HH series.
Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW), Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh: Formerly known as Diesel Locomotive Works (DLW), BLW has transitioned to primarily manufacturing electric locomotives to meet Indian Railways' 100% electrification goal. They also produce diesel locomotives for non-railway customers and for export. BLW has also been recognized for its rapid production, recently dispatching its 100th locomotive of a financial year in a very short timeframe.
Patiala Locomotive Works (PLW), Patiala, Punjab: While historically focused on rebuilding and maintaining diesel locomotives, PLW has also ventured into the production of new electric locomotives and has been upgrading its facilities to cater to modern requirements.
Electric Locomotive Factory, Madhepura, Bihar (Alstom JV): This is a joint venture between Indian Railways and Alstom. It was set up to manufacture high-horsepower (12,000 HP) electric freight locomotives.
Diesel-Loco Modernisation Works (DMW), Patiala, Punjab: While its primary role has been the modernization and life extension of diesel locomotives, DMW has also contributed to manufacturing components and has adapted to the changing needs of Indian Railways.
New Facilities and Expansions:
Dahod, Gujarat: A new production unit is being established in Dahod, Gujarat, for manufacturing 9000 HP electric locomotives. This project is part of a significant agreement and is expected to boost locomotive production capacity.
Alstom's Coimbatore Facility (Components): While not a locomotive assembly plant, Alstom recently (around May 2025) inaugurated a new components manufacturing facility in Coimbatore. This plant will produce components for locomotives and trains, strengthening the local supply chain.
2. Regarding "Operation Sindoor," which country's officials is India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri scheduled to brief starting May 27, 2025?
a) China
b) Russia
c) United States
d) United Kingdom
Answer: c) United States
Discussion: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri is set to visit Washington D.C. from May 27-29 to brief US officials on "Operation Sindoor." This diplomatic effort is part of India's actions following the operation.
3. What new initiative was launched by Communications Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia alongside the IMC 2025 theme announcement?
a) Digital Saksharta Abhiyan 2.0
b) Sanchar Mitra Scheme
c) BharatNet Phase III
d) National AI Mission
Answer: b) Sanchar Mitra Scheme
Discussion: Along with unveiling the theme for the India Mobile Congress 2025, Minister Scindia launched the Sanchar Mitra Scheme. This scheme is designed to empower youth as digital ambassadors and enhance citizens' connection with the telecom ecosystem.
4. Which country hosted the 46th ASEAN Summit in May 2025?
A. Vietnam
B. Thailand
C. Malaysia
D. Indonesia
Answer: C. Malaysia
Explanation: The 46th ASEAN Summit took place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from May 26–27, 2025, focusing on regional issues including U.S. tariffs, the Myanmar conflict, and South China Sea disputes.
5. Which country inaugurated the world's first large-scale commercial e-methanol facility in 2025?
A. France
B. Denmark
C. Germany
D. Sweden
Answer: B. Denmark
Explanation: Denmark inaugurated the world's first large-scale commercial e-methanol facility in Kasso, southern Denmark, with a production capacity of 42,000 metric tons annually.
6. India launched its first 3-nanometre (3nm) chip design centres in which cities?
A. Noida and Bengaluru
B. Hyderabad and Pune
C. Chennai and Mumbai
D. Delhi and Ahmedabad
Answer: A. Noida and Bengaluru
Explanation: India launched its first 3nm chip design centres in Noida and Bengaluru, marking a significant step in advanced semiconductor development.
7. The INSPIRE Scheme, recently in news due to delayed fellowships, is a flagship initiative of which organization?
A) Ministry of Education
B) Indian Council of Medical Research
C) University Grants Commission
D) Department of Science and Technology
Answer: D) Department of Science and Technology
Discussion: The INSPIRE Scheme (Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research) is run by the Department of Science and Technology to attract youth to basic science research. It supports around 1,000 doctoral scholars annually and does not require an entrance exam for selection.
8. Which organization released the first 'State of the World’s Animal Health' report in May 2025?
A) Food and Agriculture Organization
B) World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH)
C) World Health Organization
D) United Nations Environment Programme
Answer: B) World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH)
Discussion: WOAH’s inaugural report highlights the global spread of infectious animal diseases, many of which have zoonotic potential, and warns about the risks posed by antimicrobial resistance and climate change.
9. Which initiative was recently announced by the Indian government to modernize land records and urban planning?
A) Centre of Excellence in AI
B) National Geospatial Mission
C) Deep Tech Fund
D) INDUS Innovation
Correct Answer: B) National Geospatial Mission
Discussion: The Indian government has launched the National Geospatial Mission to leverage advanced geospatial technologies for modernizing land records and urban planning. The Centre of Excellence in AI focuses on education, the Deep Tech Fund supports startups in cutting-edge technologies, and INDUS Innovation is a space tech collaboration with the US.
10. What is the theme announced for the 9th India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025?
a) Digital India Rising
b) Connecting the Future
c) Innovate to Transform
d) Bharat 6G Vision
Answer: c) Innovate to Transform
Discussion: Communications Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia announced "Innovate to Transform" as the theme for the 9th India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025, scheduled for October 8-11 in New Delhi. The event will focus on advancements in 5G, 6G, AI, IoT, and green tech.
1. मई 2025 में पीएम मोदी द्वारा उद्घाटित डाहोद (गुजरात) में लोकोमोटिव निर्माण संयंत्र क्या बनाएगा?
A) मालगाड़ियों के लिए डीजल इंजन
B) घरेलू और निर्यात बाजारों के लिए 9,000 HP विद्युत लोकोमोटिव
C) हाई-स्पीड वंदे भारत ट्रेनें
D) मेट्रो रेल कोच
उत्तर: B) घरेलू और निर्यात बाजारों के लिए 9,000 HP विद्युत लोकोमोटिव
चर्चा: भारत में प्रमुख लोकोमोटिव निर्माण केंद्रों में शामिल हैं:
चिट्टारणजन लोकोमोटिव वर्क्स (CLW), पश्चिम बंगाल – उच्च हॉर्सपावर विद्युत लोकोमोटिव निर्माण में अग्रणी।
बनारस लोकोमोटिव वर्क्स (BLW), उत्तर प्रदेश – अब मुख्यतः विद्युत लोको बनाता है।
पटियाला लोकोमोटिव वर्क्स (PLW), पंजाब – अब विद्युत इंजन निर्माण में भी शामिल।
मधेपुरा फैक्ट्री, बिहार (अल्सटॉम के साथ) – 12,000 HP इलेक्ट्रिक लोकोमोटिव निर्माण।
डाहोद, गुजरात – नया संयंत्र जो 9,000 HP इंजन बनाएगा, Make in India के तहत।
2. "ऑपरेशन सिंदूर" पर भारत के विदेश सचिव विक्रम मिस्री किस देश के अधिकारियों को 27 मई 2025 से जानकारी देंगे?
A) चीन
B) रूस
C) संयुक्त राज्य अमेरिका
D) यूनाइटेड किंगडम
उत्तर: C) संयुक्त राज्य अमेरिका
चर्चा: विदेश सचिव विक्रम मिस्री 27 से 29 मई के बीच वाशिंगटन डीसी का दौरा करेंगे और अमेरिकी अधिकारियों को "ऑपरेशन सिंदूर" पर जानकारी देंगे।
3. संचार मंत्री ज्योतिरादित्य सिंधिया द्वारा IMC 2025 की थीम के साथ कौन-सी नई योजना शुरू की गई?
A) डिजिटल साक्षरता अभियान 2.0
B) संचार मित्र योजना
C) भारतनेट फेज III
D) राष्ट्रीय एआई मिशन
उत्तर: B) संचार मित्र योजना
चर्चा: यह योजना युवाओं को डिजिटल एंबेसडर बनाकर टेलीकॉम इकोसिस्टम से जोड़ने के लिए शुरू की गई है।
4. मई 2025 में 46वां ASEAN शिखर सम्मेलन किस देश में आयोजित हुआ?
A) वियतनाम
B) थाईलैंड
C) मलेशिया
D) इंडोनेशिया
उत्तर: C) मलेशिया
चर्चा: 26-27 मई को कुआलालंपुर में यह शिखर सम्मेलन आयोजित हुआ, जिसमें म्यांमार संकट और दक्षिण चीन सागर पर चर्चा हुई।
5. 2025 में दुनिया की पहली वाणिज्यिक ई-मीथनॉल फैक्ट्री किस देश में शुरू की गई?
A) फ्रांस
B) डेनमार्क
C) जर्मनी
D) स्वीडन
उत्तर: B) डेनमार्क
चर्चा: दक्षिण डेनमार्क के कासो शहर में ई-मीथनॉल संयंत्र की शुरुआत हुई जिसकी क्षमता 42,000 मीट्रिक टन है।
6. भारत में पहली 3-नैनोमीटर (3nm) चिप डिजाइन सेंटर किन शहरों में शुरू हुए?
A) नोएडा और बेंगलुरु
B) हैदराबाद और पुणे
C) चेन्नई और मुंबई
D) दिल्ली और अहमदाबाद
उत्तर: A) नोएडा और बेंगलुरु
चर्चा: यह भारत की चिप डिजाइन क्षमताओं में एक बड़ा कदम है और सेमीकंडक्टर मिशन को समर्थन देगा।
7. INSPIRE योजना, हाल ही में समाचार में रही, किस मंत्रालय की प्रमुख योजना है?
A) शिक्षा मंत्रालय
B) भारतीय आयुर्विज्ञान अनुसंधान परिषद
C) विश्वविद्यालय अनुदान आयोग
D) विज्ञान और प्रौद्योगिकी विभाग
उत्तर: D) विज्ञान और प्रौद्योगिकी विभाग
चर्चा: यह योजना युवाओं को विज्ञान अनुसंधान की ओर आकर्षित करती है और चयन के लिए प्रवेश परीक्षा की आवश्यकता नहीं होती।
8. मई 2025 में "State of the World’s Animal Health" रिपोर्ट किस संगठन ने जारी की?
A) खाद्य और कृषि संगठन (FAO)
B) वर्ल्ड ऑर्गनाइजेशन फॉर एनिमल हेल्थ (WOAH)
C) विश्व स्वास्थ्य संगठन (WHO)
D) संयुक्त राष्ट्र पर्यावरण कार्यक्रम
उत्तर: B) वर्ल्ड ऑर्गनाइजेशन फॉर एनिमल हेल्थ (WOAH)
चर्चा: रिपोर्ट में जानवरों की संक्रामक बीमारियों, प्रतिजैविक प्रतिरोध और जलवायु परिवर्तन के खतरे का वर्णन है।
9. भारत सरकार द्वारा भूमि रिकॉर्ड और शहरी नियोजन को आधुनिक बनाने हेतु हाल ही में कौन-सा मिशन शुरू किया गया?
A) आर्टिफिशियल इंटेलिजेंस में उत्कृष्टता केंद्र
B) राष्ट्रीय जियोस्पेशियल मिशन
C) डीप टेक फंड
D) इंडस इनोवेशन
उत्तर: B) राष्ट्रीय जियोस्पेशियल मिशन
चर्चा: यह मिशन उन्नत भू-स्थानिक तकनीकों का उपयोग कर भूमि और शहरी प्रबंधन को आधुनिक बनाने पर केंद्रित है।
10. 9वें इंडिया मोबाइल कांग्रेस (IMC) 2025 के लिए घोषित थीम क्या है?
A) डिजिटल इंडिया राइजिंग
B) कनेक्टिंग द फ्यूचर
C) इनोवेट टू ट्रांसफॉर्म
D) भारत 6G विज़न
उत्तर: C) इनोवेट टू ट्रांसफॉर्म
चर्चा: यह थीम नई प्रौद्योगिकियों जैसे 5G, 6G, AI, IoT और ग्रीन टेक पर केंद्रित है। सम्मेलन अक्टूबर 8-11, 2025 को नई दिल्ली में होगा।
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