Veer Narayan Singh: Chhattisgarh’s First Freedom Fighter

Consider the following statements about Veer Narayan Singh, a personality recently in news: He was a tribal leader from Sonakhan, Chhattisgarh, belonging to the Binjwar tribe. He is regarded as the first freedom fighter of Chhattisgarh and fought against the British during the 1857 Revolt. During the famine of 1856, he seized food grains from … Read more

India’s Nuclear Power Program & Thorium Reserves

With reference to India’s nuclear power program, consider the following statements: The third stage of India’s nuclear program envisages large-scale power production from thorium. India has the world’s largest reserves of thorium, primarily found in monazite sands. Thorium-232, the only naturally occurring isotope, can be used directly as fuel in a reactor. Which of the … Read more

Thorium Molten Salt Reactor & Nuclear Systems

With reference to the Thorium Molten Salt Reactor (TMSR), recently in news, consider the following statements: It is a fifth-generation advanced nuclear energy system. It requires water for cooling and operates at high pressure. A key safety feature is a salt plug that melts if the reactor gets too hot, stopping the reaction. Thorium generates … Read more

Indian Military Satellites: GSAT-7 Series & Forces

Consider the following pairs: Military Satellite Intended Force 1. GSAT-7 (Rukmini) Indian Air Force 2. GSAT-7A (Angry Bird) Indian Army 3. GSAT-7B Indian Army 4. GSAT-7R Indian Navy How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

National Geospatial Policy 2022 & SoI Role

With reference to the National Geospatial Policy, 2022, which of the following statements is/are correct? The Survey of India (SoI) is the overarching nodal agency for Geospatial Data under this policy. The policy outlines a roadmap for geospatial infrastructure at the national level only. Operation Dronagiri, a pilot initiative to demonstrate real-world applications of geospatial … Read more

Legal Profession in India: Advocates & SC Ruling

Consider the following statements regarding the legal profession in India, based on a recent Supreme Court holding: In-house counsels employed by corporate entities are entitled to client-attorney privilege under Section 132 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA). A person is considered an “advocate” only if they are rolled under the Advocates Act, 1961, and qualify … Read more

India-US Defence Pacts & Geospatial Information

India-US Defence Pacts & Geospatial Information

Consider the following foundational pacts related to India-US defence cooperation: LEMOA (2016) COMCASA (2018) BECA (2020) Which of the pacts above facilitate(s) the exchange of geospatial information?

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s Contributions & Legacy

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s Contributions & Legacy

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel is associated with which of the following? Receiving the title ‘Sardar’ during the Kheda Satyagraha. Presiding over the Indian National Congress Karachi Session (1931). Establishing the All India Services, known as the ‘Steel Frame of India’. Select the correct answer using the code given below: