What was India's primary focus in the BRICS summit held in 2024?
AExpansion of BRICS membership
BClimate change mitigation only
CTrade cooperation and de-dollarization initiatives
DMilitary alliances
Correct Answer:
C. Trade cooperation and de-dollarization initiatives
Explanation:
The BRICS summit in 2024 focused on expanding trade cooperation among member nations and exploring de-dollarization strategies for international commerce.
Which major Indian technology company announced significant investments in AI and semiconductor manufacturing in 2024-2025?
AInfosys
BTCS
CReliance Industries
DHCL Technologies
Correct Answer:
C. Reliance Industries
Explanation:
Reliance Industries announced major investments in AI and semiconductor manufacturing as part of its vision to make India self-reliant in critical technologies.
Which Indian space agency announced plans for a manned space mission in 2024-2025?
ADRDO
BISRO
CHAL
DNTRO
Correct Answer:
B. ISRO
Explanation:
ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) announced Gaganyaan, India's manned space mission scheduled for 2025, aiming to send Indian astronauts to space.
In 2024, India's Chandrayaan-3 mission achieved what significant accomplishment?
ALanded on Moon's north pole
BSuccessfully conducted a soft landing on the Moon
COrbited Jupiter
DReached Mars with a rover
Correct Answer:
B. Successfully conducted a soft landing on the Moon
Explanation:
Chandrayaan-3 successfully achieved a soft landing on the Moon, demonstrating India's advanced space capabilities and making India the fourth country to achieve this feat.