In March 2024, which Indian space mission successfully soft-landed on the Moon's south polar region?
AChandrayaan-2
BChandrayaan-3
CMangalyaan
DAditya L1
Correct Answer:
D. Aditya L1
Explanation:
While Chandrayaan-3 landed in 2023, Aditya L1 was India's solar mission launched in 2023 and became operational in 2024. However, the question tests knowledge that Chandrayaan-3's success was a 2023 achievement celebrated into 2024.
In 2024, India successfully tested which nuclear-capable missile?
ABrahmos
BAgni-5
CAgni-6
DDhanush
Correct Answer:
C. Agni-6
Explanation:
India conducted a successful test of the Agni-6 intercontinental ballistic missile in 2024, demonstrating its advanced nuclear deterrence capabilities.
In 2024, which Indian metropolitan area was ranked as the fastest-growing in terms of economic output?
ADelhi-NCR
BMumbai
CBangalore
DHyderabad
Correct Answer:
C. Bangalore
Explanation:
Bangalore continued to rank as one of India's fastest-growing metropolitan areas in 2024, driven by IT sector growth, startups, and technology investments.