Post Promotes Rooftop Solar Scheme: India


1. In an effort to boost India's rooftop solar capacity, which of the following organizations has recently begun promoting the central government's rooftop solar scheme?
  • a) Ministry of Urban Development
  • b) National Thermal Power Corporation
  • c) India Post (CORRECT)
  • d) Solar Energy Corporation of India
2. The rooftop solar scheme mentioned above provides subsidies for the installation of what type of system in households?
  • a) Geothermal Power
  • b) Wind Turbines
  • c) Biogas Plants
  • d) Photovoltaic Systems (CORRECT)
3. According to the Pradhan Mantri Suryodaya Yojana, what is the target for India's cumulative installed rooftop solar capacity by 2026?
  • a) 10 Gigawatt (GW)
  • b) 20 Gigawatt (GW)
  • c) 30 Gigawatt (GW) (CORRECT)
  • d) 40 Gigawatt (GW)
4. What is the main advantage expected from wider adoption of rooftop solar systems as per the passage?
  • a) Reduced dependence on imported fossil fuels
  • b) Increased revenue for electricity distribution companies
  • c) Creation of a national power grid
  • d) Lower electricity bills for consumers (CORRECT)
5. India Post's involvement in promoting the rooftop solar scheme is expected to achieve which of the following?
  • a) Reduce the overall cost of solar panel production
  • b) Simplify the process for household registration and installation
  • c) Increase the efficiency of government solar power plants
  • d) Provide additional training for postal employees (CORRECT)


India's Second Spaceport to come up in Tamil Nadu


1. What is the name of the coastal village in Tamil Nadu where India's second spaceport is being constructed?
  • a) Chennai
  • b) Madurai
  • c) Kulasekarapattinam (CORRECT)
  • d) Coimbatore
2. The primary purpose of building a second spaceport in India is to:
  • a) Increase tourism in the region
  • b) Accommodate a larger workforce for ISRO
  • c) Enhance launch capabilities for specific payloads (CORRECT)
  • d) Reduce dependence on foreign launch facilities
3. What is the estimated cost of building India's second spaceport?
  • a) ₹500 crore
  • b) ₹950 crore (CORRECT)
  • c) ₹1500 crore
  • d) ₹2000 crore
4. When was the foundation stone laid for India's second spaceport?
  • a) November 2023
  • b) December 2023
  • c) February 28, 2024 (CORRECT)
  • d) March 10, 2024
5. What is one of the expected benefits of the new spaceport for the surrounding area?
  • a) Reduced air and noise pollution
  • b) Increased opportunities for employment generation (CORRECT)
  • c) Lower electricity bills for residents
  • d) Improved public transportation infrastructure

World Wildlife Day


1. On which date is World Wildlife Day observed annually?
  • a) January 31st
  • b) February 22nd
  • c) March 3rd (CORRECT)
  • d) April 20th
2. What is the primary purpose of celebrating World Wildlife Day?
  • a) To appreciate the beauty of nature
  • b) To raise awareness about the dangers faced by wildlife (CORRECT)
  • c) To promote international cooperation on environmental issues
  • d) To encourage sustainable tourism practices
3. The theme for World Wildlife Day changes every year. What is a recurring focus of these themes?
  • a) The importance of national parks and protected areas
  • b) The economic benefits of wildlife conservation
  • c) The need for stricter regulations on international trade in wildlife (CORRECT)
  • d) Promoting public education about endangered species
4. How can individuals contribute to wildlife conservation efforts?
  • a) Volunteering at wildlife rehabilitation centers (CORRECT)
  • b) Purchasing products with eco-friendly labels
  • c) Reducing their overall consumption of resources
  • d) All of the above
5. World Wildlife Day is organized by which international organization?
  • a) World Health Organization (WHO)
  • b) United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
  • c) United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
  • d) Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) (CORRECT)


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