ODF HS REG

Vizhinjam is a deepwater port of India

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

A deepwater port is a fixed or floating man-made structure, or a group of structures, other than a vessel, located beyond State seaward boundaries and used or intended for use as a port or terminal for the transportation, storage, and further handling of oil or natural gas for transportation to or from any State.

'Namo Bharat' is the first RRTS in India

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

India's first semi-high-speed regional rail service aims to redefine travel in the region with rapid speeds and advanced technology. The RRTS is a novel rail-based, semi-high-speed, high-frequency commuter transit system boasting a design speed of 180 kmph and an operational speed potential of 160 kmph.

The border opening between Gaza and Egypt is called

• Tel Aviv crossing

• Rafah crossing

• Tamra crossing

• The green line

Answer explanation

The Rafah Border Crossing is the only crossing point between Egypt and the Gaza Strip. It lies on the international border that was confirmed by the 1979 Egypt–Israel peace treaty and the 1982 Israeli withdrawal from the Sinai Peninsula. The Rafah Border Crossing can only be used for the passage of persons.

TV-D1 is the new electric vehicle released by Tesla

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

TV-D1 is the first development flight from the Gaganyaan program. Gaganyaan-1, the first orbital test flight, is planned to take place in 2024. TV-D1. The crew module used for TV-D1, was an unpressurised version that had completed its integration testing.

'Kathak' is the classical dance form from which of the following states?

• Arunachal Pradesh

• Uttar Pradesh

• Bihar

• Rajasthan

Answer explanation

Uttar Pradesh

Which State is Kathak from? Kathak dance originated from Uttar Pradesh (U.P) in North India. This one is derived from the word Katha meaning story, and during the whole dance, the dancers narrate stories through their eyes and expressions.

Both North Korea and South Korea possess nuclear weapons

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

South Korea has the raw materials and equipment to produce a nuclear weapon. However, it has not opted to make one. South Korea has continued on a stated policy of non-proliferation of nuclear weapons since 2004 and has adopted a policy to maintain a nuclear-free Korean Peninsula.

Dearness Relief(DR) is given to the pensioners of India ahead of the festive season

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

As per rule 52 of CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021, Dearness Relief on pension and family pension against rising inflation is granted to all pensioners. However, in case of commutation there has been a lack of clarity as the commuted pension amount is deducted from the basic pension each month during the commuted period.

Which of the following missions to Mars detected the 'Marsquake'?

• Mangalyaan

• Insight lander

• Astrosat

• None of the above

Answer explanation

What is a marsquake and what causes it?

A Marsquake, or Martian earthquake, is a seismic event occurring on Mars. In 2022, a significant marsquake with a magnitude of 4.7 was recorded. Initial suspicion was a meteoroid impact due to similar seismic signals from past meteoroid-caused quakes.

Which of the following countries rated No.1 in the annual port call?

• China b. India c. Norway d. Indonesia
  

• India

• Norway

• Indonesia

Answer explanation

A port call is a port where a vessel loads/unloads cargo or embarks/disembarks passengers.

a port call is the interaction between a vessel and the port. The process begins right at the nautical procedures, where pilots and boatmen need to ensure that the vessel is safely secured.

TV-D1was the first manned test mission of Gaganyan

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

On 21 October, Saturday, ISRO successfully conducted the first test flight of the 'TV-D1' (Test Vehicle Development Flight 1) in the Gaganyaan Mission from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) in Andhra Pradesh's Sriharikota after it was aborted at 8:45 am today due to a problem in the engine ignition