1. For which gas is India 100% dependent on imports, and whose domestic production is zero percent?
a) Hydrogen
b) Helium
c) Nitrogen
d) Sulfur
Answer. b) Helium
Context:
1. Helium Crisis 2026: India's 100% Import Dependency & Strategic Vulnerability.
2. India imports over 50% of its helium from Qatar and has zero domestic production. The disruption has created acute vulnerability across healthcare (MRI scans), semiconductor manufacturing, and scientific research.
2. "Ras Laffan Industrial City" is located in which country?
a) Iran
b) Israel
c) Qatar
d) UAE
Answer. c) Qatar
Context:
1. The ongoing Iran-Israel war has triggered a global helium supply shock. Iranian missile strikes on Qatar’s Ras Laffan facility (the world’s largest LNG plant) in March 2026 forced QatarEnergy to declare force
3. Qdenga is the vaccine name of which disease?
a) Cancer
b) Malaria
c) Dengue
d) Typhoid
Answer. c) Dengue
Context:
1. Qdenga (TAK-003): India’s First Dengue Vaccine
2. India’s drug regulator (DCGI) has granted clearance to Takeda’s tetravalent dengue vaccine TAK-003 (brand name Qdenga) for use in individuals aged 4 to 60 years.
4. Which state is not part of the Rare Earth Corridors (as per the 2026-27 Budget)?
a) Odisha
b) Kerala
c) Jharkhand
d) Andhra Pradesh
Answer. c) Jharkhand
Context:
1. The Union Budget 2026–27 announced the establishment of dedicated Rare Earth Corridors in Odisha, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu.
2. These corridors aim to create an integrated domestic ecosystem for mining, processing, research, and manufacturing of rare earth elements (REEs).
3. The initiative aligns with Atmanirbhar Bharat, Net Zero 2070, and Viksit Bharat @ 2047, while reducing import dependence for strategic sectors.
5. Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary is located in which state?
a) Odisha
b) Kerala
c) Jharkhand
d) Andhra Pradesh
Answer. b) Kerala
Context:
1. Although breeding has declined, experts say there is no immediate cause for concern as the vulture population in Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary remains stable, with around 80 vultures recorded.
2. Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary is also known as Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary.
3. It is located in Kerala.
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