1. Which of the following statements correctly explains the temperature difference between the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea?
a) The Bay of Bengal is semi-enclosed and landlocked, so it retains warm water around 29–30°C throughout the year.
b) The Arabian Sea is enclosed and remains warmer due to less wind activity.
c) Both seas have the same temperature due to equal sunlight.
d) The Bay of Bengal remains cooler due to high evaporation.
Answer: a) The Bay of Bengal is semi-enclosed and landlocked, so it retains warm water around 29–30°C throughout the year.
The Bay of Bengal stays warmer (about 29–30°C year-round) because it is semi-enclosed and landlocked, which limits water exchange and traps heat.
The Arabian Sea, on the other hand, is cooler because stronger winds and higher evaporation reduce surface temperature.
2. Which country bans imports from India on corn and groundnuts over aflatoxin contamination?
a) Japan
b) Myanmar
c) Nepal
d) Indonesia
Answer d) Indonesia
Context: Indonesia has suspended groundnut imports from India over aflatoxin contamination concerns, with exporters objecting to the delayed notification and non-WTO-compliant testing procedures.
3. Which region of India accounts for about 42 % landslide hazard zone?
a) Western Himalaya
b) Northeastern Hills
c) Western Ghats
d) Eastern Ghats
Answer. b) Northeastern Hills
Nearly 13% of India’s land area (0.42 million sq. km) is landslide-prone, as per the Geological Survey of India (GSI).
High-risk zones include the Himalayas, the Northeastern hills, the Western Ghats, Nilgiris, and Eastern Ghats.
The Northeast alone accounts for 42% of the total hazard zone due to fragile geology, steep gradients, heavy monsoons, and unregulated construction.
India’s tectonic activity and population pressure amplify the frequency and intensity of slope failures.
4. Doomscrolling often appears in the news. It is related to .......?
a) Bomb
b) Rocket
c) Palace
d) Social Media addiction
Answer. d) Social Media addiction
Doomscrolling means endlessly scrolling through bad or distressing news on phones or social media, even when it causes stress.
Context: Doctors have warned that doomscrolling — the habit of continuously consuming negative news online — is altering brain functions, increasing anxiety, and affecting focus and decision-making among young professionals.
5. Namchik Namphuk Coal Block is located in which state?
a) Assam
b) Meghalaya
c) Mizoram
d) Arunachal Pradesh
Answer. d) Arunachal Pradesh
Context: Arunachal Pradesh launched its first commercial coal mine at the Namchik-Namphuk coal block in Changlang district.
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