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Prelims Booster - 13-January -2026 | 5 Questions| UPSC and State PSC

 1. Greenland is part of which Country?

a) Canada

b) USA

c) Germany

d) Denmark


Answer. d) Denmark

Context: The proposal by US President Donald Trump to acquire Greenland has resurfaced, triggering strong opposition from Denmark and European allies, who cite sovereignty and international law constraints.


2. Which country is not part of the Weimar Triangle?

a) France

b) Germany

c) Poland

d) Denmark


Answer. d) Denmark


Context: 

1. India participated for the first time in the Weimar Triangle format, where Poland publicly backed India over U.S. pressure on Russian oil imports.

2. The Weimar Triangle is a trilateral political and diplomatic grouping of France, Germany, and Poland created to promote European integration, political dialogue,e and security cooperation, especially in matters concerning Russia and Eastern Europe.



3. Zehanpora Stupa is located in --?

a) Jammu and Kashmir

b) Maharashtra

c) Bihar

d) Madhya Pradesh


Answer. a) Jammu and Kashmir

Context: 

The 2,000-year-old Buddhist stupas and monastic complex at Zehanpora in Baramulla, Kashmir, dating to the Kushan period, have been scientifically excavated.



4. Bargi Dam is located in which state?

a) Bihar

b) Jharkhand

c) Madhya Pradesh

d) Kerala


Answer. c) Madhya Pradesh

Context: 

1. The National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA) has issued a show-cause notice to the Narmada Valley Development Authority (NVDA) over serious safety lapses at Bargi Dam.

2. Bargi Dam is a major multipurpose dam located in Jabalpur district of Madhya Pradesh.

3. It is on the Narmada River


5. Which country became the first to commercially produce bio-bitumen?

a) China

b) USA

c) Japan

d) India


Answer. d) India

Context: 

1. India has become the first country to commercially produce bio-bitumen for road construction, marking a global milestone in green infrastructure.

2. Bio-bitumen is a bio-based alternative to conventional petroleum bitumen, used as a binder in road construction.

3. It is produced from agricultural residues (especially rice straw) and can partially replace fossil-fuel-derived bitumen without compromising road performance.



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