Daily Quiz August 31

Gurukulprep

Quiz

 

1. India’s first non-GMO high-expansion popcorn maize hybrid was developed through a collaboration between which two organisations?
   1.   National Seed Corporation and Hindustan Maize Ltd.
   2.   Indian Agricultural Research Institute and ITC Foods
   3.   ICAR-Indian Institute of Maize Research and Gourmet Popcornica
   4.   Central Maize Research Institute and Popcorn India Pvt. Ltd.
2. What is the annual income eligibility limit for families to benefit from Tamil Nadu’s Annapoorani Super Six Scheme for LPG reimbursement?
   1.   ₹3.5 lakh
   2.   ₹1.5 lakh
   3.   ₹5 lakh
   4.   ₹2.5 lakh
3. After the 2026 amendment, how many times can female UP state government employees avail 180 days’ maternity leave without a two-year gap?
   1.   Twice
   2.   Unlimited times
   3.   Once
   4.   Three times
4. Which company received approval to set up a 512 MW green integrated AI data centre in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh?
   1.   GreenTech AI Solutions
   2.   Reliance Data Systems
   3.   Infosys Data Parks
   4.   AM AI Factory (Vizag) Pvt Ltd
5. Which sector is the focus of the new IICT and Netflix scholarship initiative for 100 students in India?
   1.   Renewable Energy
   2.   Civil Engineering
   3.   Medical Sciences
   4.   Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comics (AVGC)
6. What is the main purpose of the India-Vietnam Coast Guard Joint Exercise SAHYOG-HOPTAC held on August 27, 2026?
   1.   Enhancing operational coordination and interoperability
   2.   Negotiating a trade agreement
   3.   Conducting anti-piracy operations
   4.   Launching a new maritime satellite
7. Which area is a key focus of the recent India-Seychelles agreement to strengthen bilateral cooperation?
   1.   Nuclear energy
   2.   Space exploration
   3.   Textile manufacturing
   4.   Fisheries, aquaculture, and blue economy
8. What is one of the five key themes of the Khelo India Dialogue's Yuva Samvaad component?
   1.   Space technology for youth
   2.   Nasha Mukt Yuva (Drug-free Youth)
   3.   Financial literacy for seniors
   4.   Urban infrastructure development
9. Which of the following companies is NOT mentioned as a top H-1B visa sponsor in the United States?
   1.   HCL Tech
   2.   Infosys
   3.   Wipro
   4.   Tata Consultancy Services
10. During the 53rd PRAGATI meeting, which key aspect did PM Modi emphasise for infrastructure project implementation?
    1.   Integrated end-to-end approach and uncompromising quality
    2.   Focusing only on road projects
    3.   Delaying projects for cost reduction
    4.   Ignoring digital technologies